Racecards
13:55 Downpatrick (IRE)
Randox Health Maiden Hurdle
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 2m 2f 165y
- Going: Yielding to Soft (Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,000
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €1,000
- 4th: €500
- Form 9-4
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey J S McGarvey
towards rear, never a factor, no impression 3 out, kept on one pace run-in
- Form 252133/
- Age 9
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer P Martin
- Jockey Simon Torrens
tracked leaders, not fluent 3rd, 3rd halfway, pushed along after 2 out and went 2nd approaching last, no impression on easy winner run-in, kept on one pace
- Form 05-
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer A Kinirons
- Jockey Mr J C Barry
chased leaders, not fluent 5th and 6th halfway, moderate 5th 3 out and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace run-in
- Form 314-8
- Age 4
- Weight 11-8
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey D F O'Regan
towards rear, slight mistake 4 out and moderate 9th next, kept on one pace run-in, never a factor
- Form 073-9
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey Shane Fenelon
always towards rear , never a factor, no threat from 3 out, weakened, tailed off
- Age 4
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer Gearoid Brouder
- Jockey Gavin Brouder
chased leaders, moderate 5th halfway and no impression in 6th after 3 out, no extra
- Form 23-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey Keith Donoghue
led, headed briefly after 1st, pressed 2 out and soon headed, pushed along and no impression in 3rd when not fluent last, weakened run-in
- Form 09-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey H Morgan
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, not fluent 3 out, pushed along and no impression after next, slight mistake last, ridden and went moderate 3rd on run-in, kept on one pace
- Form U84-P
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer S R B Crawford
- Jockey P E Corbett
rear of mid-division and well off pace, no threat from 3 out, no extra, never a factor
Dinero Falso
41- Form 474-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
always towards rear, slight mistake 1st and awkward jump next, reminders after 4th and detached in rear after 4 out, no extra, completely tailed off
- Form 0-0
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
mid-division and well off pace, no impression 4 out, soon no extra, weakened, tailed off
Statuaire (FR)
343- Form 2/PP-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Danny Mullins
tracked leader, ran freely, led briefly after 1st, 2nd halfway, headway to lead after 2 out, pushed along and drew clear early run-in, kept on well, easily
- Form 89-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
rear of mid-division and well off pace, no extra after 3 out, weakened, tailed off
In depth
Verdict
Charlie Siringo, the only one of these to attain an official rating over timber after several good runs in handicaps, was engaged in the 3.45 at Tipperary yesterday. Winning bumper Tecumseh Sherman hasn't run since December 2019 while triple Flat winner We'll Go Again would be happier on ground with plenty of give. Showbusiness was beaten a neck on his hurdling debut at Naas in January and started odds-on at Fairyhouse the following month but disappointed on the heavy ground. Today's conditions may enable him to gain compensation though Willie Mullins fields an interesting entry in STATUAIRE, placed in Listed company in France back in 2018 but pulled up twice around this time last year. She'll be ready for this and can make a successful debut for the yard.
Formwatch
Blowing Dixie 33-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, ran freely, went 2nd at 3rd, on terms approaching 3 out, led 3 out, headed next, no impression in 4th when bad mistake last, no extra, 4th of 13, 21 3/4l behind Enniskerry (11-6) at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn gd in May.
Tecumseh Sherman (IRE) 10-3 (11-12) Soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, improved to dispute before straight, led before 3 out, ridden and headed after 3 out, no extra in 2nd next where slight mistake, kept on same pace, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 24, 7 3/4l behind Donkey Years (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Dec.
We'll Go Again (IRE) 66-1 (12-0) Towards rear, progress before last, ridden in moderate 8th entering straight, kept on same pace closing stages, 5th of 14, 17 1/4l behind Calthor (11-6) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f mdn Yielding in Apr.
Eyewitness 16-5 (11-8) Chased leaders on inner, pushed along in 6th when mistake 4 out, soon ridden and no impression, no danger from 2 out, 8th of 13, 35 1/4l behind Enniskerry (11-6) at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn gd in May.
Stilyker (IRE) 50-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, ridden and no danger from 4 out, never a factor, 9th of 17, dist behind Off Your Rocco (12-0) at Killarney 2m 1f mdn Yielding in May.
Ocodango Boy (IRE) Ocovango gelding out of Last Chance Filly.
Showbusiness (FR) 1-2fav (11-9) Tracked leaders, improved to lead travelling well 2 out, pushed along after 2 out, headed before last, no impression on winner and tired when mistake at last, weakened run-in, dropped to 3rd near line, 3rd of 14, 13l behind Zanavi (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Bennystiara (IRE) 66-1 (10-13) Mid-division, slightly hampered 4 out, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, no extra before next, 9th of 18, 34 1/2l behind Decimation (11-6) at Down Royal 2m 1f mdn hvy in Feb.
Courting Insanity (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Midfield, lost ground 8th, modest fourth when ridden after 9th, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, at Ayr 2m 4f (4) gs in May.
Dinero Falso (11-11) Twrds rr, 10th 1/2way, fair 10th from 5out, ko onepce from 2out, 4th of 11, 22l behind Scarlet Witch (11-11) at Cork 3m mdn gd in Apr.
Silk Hat (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and not fluent 3 out, soon no impression, never a factor, 11th of 16, dist behind Gypsy Island (11-9) at Tipperary 2m mdn gd in May.
Statuaire (FR) (10-1) at Dieppe 2m 3f sft in Jun.
Palace Storm (IRE) 6-1 (11-13) Mid-division, bad mistake 4th and dropped towards rear, not fluent 6th, 13th from halfway, pushed along from 3 out and no impression from before next, 9th of 14, dist behind The Brimming Water (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn sft in Mar.
Charlie Siringo (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) Chased leaders early, slight mistake 1st, soon mid-division, closer in 5th 2 out, ridden in 4th before last where slight mistake, no extra entering straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 20 1/4l behind Calthor (11-6) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f mdn Yielding in Apr.
I'vedoneitall (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Mid-division, pushed along on inner from 4f out and soon short of room, ridden from 3f out and no impression in 8th from 2f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 13, 36 1/4l behind Ballycoose (11-9) at Down Royal 2m Yielding - Soft in May.
Moakland (IRE) Rule Of Law gelding out of Simon Says.