Racecards
15:05 Downpatrick (IRE)
Adare Manor Opportunity Beginners Chase
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 2m 3f 55y
- Going: Good (Good to Yielding in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €13,000 added
- Winner: €7,800
- 2nd: €2,600
- 3rd: €1,300
- 4th: €650
- Form 7F1-43P
- Age 9
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer C A McBratney
- Jockey B Browne
rear of mid-division, took keen hold, mid-division at halfway, headway to dispute lead briefly 4 out, 2nd and mistake next, soon ridden and weakened
- Form 1/1112-4
- Age 7
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
prominent when hampered and unseated rider 1st
- Form P5U-343
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey C P McNamara
in rear, rear of mid-division when slow at 7th, headway into 6th 3 out, 3rd next, went 2nd on outer at last, pushed along after last, headway to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well under hands and heels, comfortably
- Form P495-P0
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer Mrs D A Love
- Jockey S D Torrens
tracked leaders on outer, ridden in 3rd 3 out, no impression in 3rd at last, kept on one pace
- Form 105-786
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey C J Orr
disputed lead, headed 5th, 3rd 4 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, 5th at last, kept on without threatening to go 3rd close home
- Form P/744P-5
- Age 8
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey E O'Connell
prominent when jumped slightly left and bumped rival and fell at 1st
- Form 2/770-15
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey H Morgan
disputed lead, led from 5th, joined briefly again 4 out, ridden and strongly pressed before last, headed inside final furlong, kept on without threatening winner close home
- Form 026-10P
- Age 11
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer C Bowe
- Jockey Ricky Doyle
tracked leaders, 5th 4 out, ridden in 6th after 3 out, no impression
- Form 54P-106
- Age 9
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer S McParlan
- Jockey E Walsh
rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
- Form 0-755B0
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer C A McBratney
- Jockey Dylan Johnston
mid-division, slightly hampered at 1st, slow jump 6th and ridden, no impression from next
- Form 90028-5
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer Caroline Mccaldin
- Jockey D J Hand
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, moderate 8th next, kept on one pace, never a factor
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer R K Watson
- Jockey P J O'Hanlon
always behind, slight mistake 2nd, never a factor
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Gordon Elliott has a strong hand here with BRAID BLUE and Monkshood, who were returning from long absences when well beaten in a similar race at Wexford earlier this month. The former was making his chasing debut having completed a four-timer over timber before a close second at Cheltenham in October and looks the one to beat. Dollar Value was reasonably consistent over hurdles while Somptueux landed a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle in June and looks just the type for chasing having run a very useful winner close on his only start between the flags. Mister Eddman has a chaser's pedigree and is one to note.
Formwatch
Benefit North (IRE) 9-1 (11-9) Rear, headway before 5th, 7th before 4 out, lost place and weakened before 2 out, pulled up before last, at Kilbeggan 2m 2f hcp sft in Aug.
Braid Blue (IRE) 11-4 (12-0) Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, slow 4 out, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no extra after 2 out, 4th of 6, 17 1/4l behind Peaches And Cream (12-0) at Wexford 2m 4f Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Dollar Value (USA) 7-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, progress to 6th travelling well 3 out, pushed along in 3rd before 2 out, ridden before last, no impression, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 11l behind Rhythm Divine (11-2) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp sft in Aug.
Michael's Pick (IRE) 66-1 (12-0) Waited with, pushed along briefly 7th and towards rear, under pressure from 4 out, soon no danger, 10th of 12, dist behind Turbo (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f Yielding in Jul.
Mister Eddman (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 7th after 8th, headway before 10th, pushed along in 3rd after 2 out, soon ridden and weakened, 6th of 13, 20 1/4l behind Brogine (10-11) at Ballinrobe 3m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Monkshood (IRE) 11-4 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, 4th and ridden after 3 out, no impression in 5th before next, no extra, 5th of 6, 23 3/4l behind Peaches And Cream (12-0) at Wexford 2m 4f Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Somptueux (FR) 12-1 (11-5) Soon disputed lead, a little keen, led after 1st, joined approaching 2nd, soon headed and close up, one pace from last, 5th of 8, 3 1/4l behind Anna Bunina (11-3) at Sligo 2m 2f gd in Aug.
Sweet Home Chicago (IRE) 9-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders, pulled up quickly approaching 3 out, at Kilbeggan 3m 1f gd in Aug.
Walkers Point (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) Led, joined 4 out, ridden and strongly pressed before 2 out, soon headed and weakened, last of 6, 21 3/4l behind Alabaster (11-8) at Tramore 2m 4f gd in Aug.
Caerleon Kate 150-1 (11-7) Towards rear, 12th after 7th, weakened after 2 out, never a factor, 11th of 14, 32l behind Funky Dady (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f sft in Aug.
Rubiana (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Towards rear and 9th from halfway, pushed along in 8th from 3 out and no impression from next, kept on into moderate 5th run-in, 5th of 11, 19 3/4l behind Ruinous (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 3f gd in Aug.
Tickentwo (IRE) Tikkanen gelding out of All But Two.
Gagas Horse 80-1 (12-0) Soon led, ridden and headed after 4 out, no extra before next, weakened, 9th of 12, dist behind Premium Package (11-6) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn Yielding - Soft in Aug.