Racecards
17:00 Downpatrick (IRE)
Balloo Handicap Hurdle (80-95)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 2m 5f 165y
- Going: Good to Yielding (Good in Places )
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,000
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €1,000
- 4th: €500
- Form 47-8063
- Age 11
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 93
mid-division, 8th halfway, headway into 5th last, ridden and kept on well to go 4th run-in
- Form 577/70
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer J J Lambe
- Jockey Liam McKenna
towards rear, mistake 1st, ridden in rear approaching 4 out, no extra from next, pulled up run-in
- Form 0P-6352
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
mid-division, 6th halfway, progress into 5th 3 out, ridden in 4th after 2 out, headway on inner to go 3rd last, ridden early straight and kept on well to lead inside last 50 yards
- Form P31-647
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer C A McBratney
- Jockey G Brouder
mid-division, 13th halfway, 11th 3 out, no extra from 2 out
- Form 08P0-43
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer D M Christie
- Jockey Jordan Gainford
chased leader, 2nd halfway, slight mistake 4 out, pushed along in 2nd approaching last, soon ridden and kept on well close home
- Form 00F0-05
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey J P O'Sullivan
towards rear, 14th halfway, remote 10th 3 out, went 9th after last, moderate late headway to go 6th run-in
- Form 70090-0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer C A McBratney
- Jockey C P McNamara
rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, 7th 3 out, no extra from next
- Form 20P89-4
- Age 9
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
towards rear, mistake 5th, 10th halfway, progress into 7th approaching 2 out, pushed along and no extra
- Form 907P-P6
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer A J Black
- Jockey J J Slevin
led, pushed along and extended advantage to 2 lengths after last, soon ridden and came stands side, kept on well, headed inside final 50 yards
- Form 924/774
- Age 10
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer N McKnight
- Jockey Ricky Doyle
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd after 2 out, slight mistake last, no impression
- Form P50/67F-
- Age 11
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer S Millar
- Jockey Aileen O'Sullivan
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and weakened after 4 out
- Form 3-80484
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer Miss E McCutcheon
- Jockey N T Prendergast
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along approaching 3 out, ridden in 4th after next, weakened from last
- Form 0609/U
- Age 12
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer S McParlan
- Jockey Mr N McParlan
towards rear, moderate headway into 9th when fell 4 out
- Form 76-4F50
- Age 11
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer H Smyth
- Jockey D F O'Regan
rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, dropped to 9th after 3 out, slow jump next, soon ridden and no extra
- Form 8796P8/
- Age 8
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 85
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
TOWNHILL PENNY looked likely to break her duck over hurdles after clearing the last in the lead but was caught in the closing stages over course and distance. She can go one better in this and confirm running with both Greenandwhitearmy and Gibbet Hill in the process. Menindee also posted a better effort when placed at Ballinrobe while I Don't Get It has form over shorter trips here and Rubiana will be sharper for a recent reappearance. The reserve Nuttorridge has won here again since landing this contest last year.
Formwatch
Rare Conor (IRE) 9-1 (11-13) Held up early, mid-division halfway, closer in 5th 2 out, ridden to lead after 2 out, joined before last, headed entering straight, kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 11 1/2l behind Chief Seattle (11-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Utah (IRE) 80-1 (10-2) Mid-division and 11th from halfway, pushed along from 3f out, ridden and weakened from over 2f out, 16th of 17, 17 1/4l behind Storm Steps (9-4) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Townhill Penny (IRE) 3-1jfav (11-0) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, progress into 4th 3 out, went 3rd travelling well 2 out, headway to lead last, 2 lengths clear run-in, headed close home, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Fassbender (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
So Ladylike (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, headway into 3rd after 2nd, chased leader halfway, 6th 3 out, ridden and no extra from 3 out, weakened, 7th of 10, 36l behind Another Choice (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 6f mdn gd in Jul.
Menindee (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Disputed briefly, tracked leaders after 1st, 2nd from 6th, led before 3 out, joined 3 out, ridden in lead after 2 out, joined bypassing last, headed inside final furlong, no extra in 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind The Holmeister (11-2) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Chief Black Robe (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 2nd, ridden and no impression before 2 out, moderate 9th last, kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 25 1/2l behind Chief Seattle (11-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
I Can't Remember (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, never a factor, 12th of 15, 35 1/4l behind Montel Glory (11-0) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp gd in Jul.
Rubiana (IRE) 7-2fav (11-7) Unruly on way to post, mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, headway 4 out and went 2nd before 2 out, briefly pressed leader after 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, 3rd at last, no extra, 4th close home, 4th of 14, 15 1/4l behind Arverne (11-13) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp gd in Jul.
Gibbet Hill (IRE) 50-1 (10-8) Mid-division, 4th halfway, 5th 3 out, pushed along in 6th 2 out, no extra, 6th of 12, 8 3/4l behind Fassbender (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Greenandwhitearmy (IRE) 17-2 (10-7) Rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, progress into 6th 3 out, 5th 2 out, went 4th after last, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 6 3/4l behind Fassbender (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Drimsree Lad (IRE) 50-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, 5th after 9th, mistake and fell at 10th, at Cork 3m hcp gd in Oct.
Roccorionach (IRE) 18-1 (10-13) Mid-division, progress in 4th before 3 out, close 3rd 3 out, challenged next, ridden in 2nd after 2 out, no extra in 4th bypassing last, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 9 1/4l behind The Holmeister (11-2) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Super Sling 80-1 (11-4) Hampered and unseated rider 1st, at Perth 2m 4f mdn (4) gd in Jul.
Zagnzig (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Towards rear, 9th halfway, ridden after 3 out, no impression, weakened, 11th of 15, 30 1/2l behind Montel Glory (11-0) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp gd in Jul.
I Don't Get It (IRE) 125-1 (11-2) Led, headed and mistake at 4th, soon dropped to rear, no impression from 4 out, weakened, last of 9, dist behind Flaming Moon (11-2) at Galway 2m lst (1) gd in Jul.
Nuttorridge (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Towards rear for most, ridden and no extra 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Creggsman (IRE) 11-2 (11-6) Held up towards rear, some headway into mid-division 2 out, ridden and no impression in 7th entering straight, kept on one pace without threatening, 5th of 21, 26 1/2l behind Bonne Debut (11-13) at Punchestown 3m hcp gd in May.
Helly Hansum (IRE) 10-1 (11-13) Tracked leaders, disputed lead 4 out, mistake next, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened, 8th of 14, dist behind Hewick (11-13) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp Yielding in Sep.