Racecards
17:25 Downpatrick (IRE)
Roadstud Installations Maiden Hurdle
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 2m 5f 180y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €11,000 added
- Winner: €6,775
- 2nd: €2,101
- 3rd: €1,001
- 4th: €451
- Form FP64-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
chased leader in 2nd, took closer order before 2 out and almost on terms, soon pushed along and no impression from last, dropped to 5th run-in
- Form 66355-2
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 110
mid-division and 5th from halfway, jumped left 3 out and pushed along from next, ridden in 4th from last, no impression and dropped to 6th run-in
- Form PP80P-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Gary McGill
- Jockey C Brassil
chased leaders, jumped left at times, 4th from halfway, close in 3rd before 2 out and soon pushed along, no impression and weakened before last
- Form 408739-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
soon led, pressed before 2 out, ridden and went a few lengths clear from last, strongly pressed and headed inside final 50 yards, no extra close home
- Form B2/033-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey S A Shortall
mid-division, not fluent 5th, 6th from halfway, pushed along after 5 out and jumped slightly left 3 out, struggling in 7th after next, switched left run-in and kept on well into 4th, not threatening principals
- Form 8/050-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
chased leaders on inner, not fluent 2nd, 3rd from halfway, pushed along in 5th before 2 out and went 3rd before next, soon ridden and kept on well run-in to lead close home
- Form 5-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey J P O'Sullivan
always towards rear and mistake 1st, not fluent at times, 8th from halfway, pushed along from 3 out, ridden and no impression from next, tailed off
Orena Bay (IRE)
135- Form 0-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer W J Bryson
- Jockey Mr N Gault
always towards rear, not fluent 4 out, pushed along in 8th after 2 out, ridden and no impression from last
- Form F22195-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey P J O'Hanlon
mid-division and 7th from halfway, jumped slightly left 3 out, pushed along and took closer order before next, ridden in 5th from last and kept on into 3rd run-in, not threatening principals
In depth
Verdict
Monition has had plenty of chances though his best runs have come at around this trip. Winning point-to-pointer Trickey Trix was well supported at Wexford last time though didn't come up to expectations but CASTLEBELLINGHAM showed much-improved form when only just failing to get past Soldier At War at Sligo and a repeat would probably be good enough. On Call has been staying on over the minimum and has a stayer's pedigree so he looks the main threat.
Formwatch
Black Market (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Mid-division, moderate 5th 4 out, ridden in remote 5th after 3 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace, 4th of 13, dist behind Ontheropes (11-4) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn sft in Apr.
Castlebellingham (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Mid-division and 7th from halfway, progress from 3 out and ridden in 2nd after next, challenged at last and hung slightly right run-in, kept on well without reaching winner, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Soldier At War (11-4) at Sligo 2m 4f mdn gd in Apr.
Electricitywork (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Mid-division, moderate 10th before 3 out, soon no impression, still in mid-division and no impression when pulled up quickly approaching last, at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Monition (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Soon led, headed before straight, weakened, 9th of 16, 25 3/4l behind Youcantcallherthat (10-6) at Cork 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
On Call (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Soon raced in moderate 4th, moderate 5th at 4th, moderate 4th again straight, 3rd and kept on without threatening run-in, 3rd of 7, 14 3/4l behind Zero Ten (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m sft in Mar.
Seeyouinvinnys (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Always behind, never a factor, 11th of 12, dist behind Mister Eddman (11-10) at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn Good - Yielding in Mar.
Time For An Oscar (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Led, headed 5f out, ridden and dropped to 5th entering straight, weakened, 5th of 9, 36 1/4l behind Fury Road (11-13) at Fairyhouse 2m Good - Yielding in Feb.
Orena Bay (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Chased leaders early, mid-division before halfway, towards rear and ridden 6f out, soon weakened and tailed off, 11th of 14, dist behind Valdieu (12-0) at Down Royal 2m 1f Yielding in Dec.
Trickey Trix (IRE) 11-4fav (10-13) Mid-division early, 8th approaching halfway, soon headway, prominent approaching straight, quickly no impression under pressure and one pace, 5th of 14, 17 3/4l behind Dashing Daisy (10-13) at Wexford 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Apr.