Racecards
15:35 Downpatrick (IRE)
J P C Rated Novice Hurdle
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 2m 5f 110y
- Going: Good to Yielding (Good in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €11,000 added
- Winner: €6,600
- 2nd: €2,200
- 3rd: €1,100
- 4th: €550
- Form 534211
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Brian Hayes
towards rear, a bit closer in 6th halfway, not fluent and pushed along from 2 out, no impression in 7th when hampered and unseated rider last
- Form 90-8561
- Age 7
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer M Brassil
- Jockey Ricky Doyle
tracked leaders and 5th halfway, took closer order on outer from 3 out, not fluent next, pushed along and good progress into 2nd before last, ridden to led run-in and kept on well close home
- Form 65-4341
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey L P Dempsey
towards rear and 8th halfway, took closer order before 3 out and pushed along in 5th from next, progress into 3rd and ridden from last, no impression run-in and dropped to 4th
- Form 50-1541
- Age 5
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
led early, headed from 1st, not fluent 4 out, improved to lead before 2 out, pushed along and headed before last, ridden and no extra run-in
- Form 222211
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer L Young
- Jockey C P McNamara
tracked leaders and 4th halfway, took closer order from 3 out and pushed along to lead before last, ridden and headed run-in, no extra and kept on same pace close home
- Form 53PP-21
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer D M Christie
- Jockey Sam Ewing
tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, lost place before 3 out but remained close-up, pushed along from 2 out and ridden in 4th from last, kept on without threatening run-in
- Form 956221
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer N Lee
- Jockey P J O'Hanlon
mid-division on outer, not fluent 1st, dropped to 7th halfway, pushed along and weakened from 4 out, pulled up before next
- Form 631-3P7
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey J B Foley
a bit keen and led from 1st, not fluent at times, headed before 2 out and soon ridden, no extra in 6th when fell last
- Form P4-1475
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer N C Kelly
- Jockey K J Brouder
raced in rear, not fluent 5th, detached from halfway, never a factor
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
BELLA BLISS has a double penalty for very easy victories at Sligo and Cartmel but looks to be progressing fast enough to defy the extra. Winning point-to-pointer Desertmore House had seven runs in bumpers without scoring but his stamina came into play over the track and trip on his hurdling debut when catching Wee Willie Nail, who goes earlier, at the last and powering away. Magheralin Mick had no problems landing a Sligo maiden on his hurdling bow while Some Dove made most and battled on strongly over the trip in a Tramore handicap. Benz has had a couple of runs on the Flat since landing a maiden on the latter track while both Paidi's Passion and Ladiam are recent maiden winners over the trip. He's Leading Me On also arrives in top form having completed a double in handicaps at Tramore and Sligo.
Formwatch
Bella Bliss (IRE) 7-4fav (11-2) Chased leaders, slow 1st, went 2nd after 3 out, led after next, soon clear, easily, won at Cartmel 2m 6f (4) gd in Aug beating Tardree (12-0) by 14l, 5 ran.
Desertmore House (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 2 out, pushed along and headway to lead last where jumped left, ridden and soon asserted, kept on well, easily, won at Downpatrick 2m 6f mdn gd in Aug beating Wee Willie Nail (11-0) by 13l, 10 ran.
Magheralin Mick (IRE) 18-5 (11-4) Mid-division, 5th halfway, progress into 4th after 3 out, 3rd out, headway on inner to lead into straight, pushed along and soon clear, easily, won at Sligo 2m 4f mdn gd in Aug beating Karayaz (11-4) by 6l, 9 ran.
Some Dove (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Led narrowly, not fluent at 2nd, headed briefly at 4th, soon led, strongly pressed last, kept on well run-in, won at Tramore 2m 5f hcp gd in Aug beating Anyonecanhaveitall (11-3) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
He's Leading Me On (IRE) 9-4fav (11-11) Mid-division and 7th halfway, good progress into 3rd from 3 out and improved to dispute lead next, soon led and pushed clear before last, ridden and kept on well run-in, reduced advantage close home, won at Sligo 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Aug beating Sphagnum (12-0) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Paidi's Passion (IRE) 9-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and closer before 2 out, went 3rd after 2 out and 2nd before last, ridden and kept on well run-in, led closing stages, won at Ballinrobe 2m 6f mdn gd in Aug beating Queshi Bridge (10-13) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Ladiam (IRE) 7-2 (10-11) Tracked leaders and 4th halfway, good progress into 2nd from 4 out and improved to dispute lead from 2 out where not fluent, pushed along to lead before last, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Sligo 2m 5f mdn Good - Yielding in Aug beating The Grey Monty (10-11) by 1 3/4l, 16 ran.
Prince Zaltar (FR) 14-1 (11-2) Prominent, a little keen, 4th halfway, 5th after 4 out, dropped to 6th before 2 out, no impression on leaders in 5th last, no extra 1f out, 7th of 8, 14 1/4l behind Teed Up (11-3) at Galway 2m 1f hcp sft in Jul.
Wee Rupert 50-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, towards rear halfway, pushed along and no impression 2 out, 8th approaching last, kept on one pace to go moderate 5th closing stages, 5th of 10, 28 1/2l behind Desertmore House (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 6f mdn gd in Aug.
Benz (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 5th and pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 17, 9 1/4l behind Intend (9-1) at Navan 1m 6f hcp gs in Sep.