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17:00 Dundalk (IRE)
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- 13 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f 150y
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,000
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €1,000
- 4th: €500
- Form 4330/9-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer R O'Sullivan
- Jockey M A Gallagher
mid-division, well off pace in rear of mid-division 4f out, ridden 2f out and no impression in 9th over 1f out, no extra, kept on one pace
- Form 49096-1
- Age 11
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer D P Coakley
- Jockey N G McCullagh
chased leaders, moderate 4th halfway, closer on outer 2f out, 3rd and ridden over 1f out, 2nd 150 yards out, kept on
- Form 52923-8
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 58
slowly into stride and pushed along early, always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression entering straight, no extra under 2f out
- Form 00090-7
- Age 6
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 56
towards rear, well off pace 4f out, pushed along and no impression entering straight, 10th and ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor
- Form 78/0738-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Rory Cleary
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra under 2f out
- Form 65165-5
- Age 7
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer P J Hayes
- Jockey S T McCullagh
mid-division on inner, well off pace 4f out and rear of mid-division entering straight, ridden and kept on one pace from 2f out
- Form 2120-59
- Age 7
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 55
rear of mid-division, ridden and some headway in mid-division 2f out, went 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 000421-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer L Comer
- Jockey Sean Davis
led, headed after 2 1/2f, moderate 3rd halfway, ridden and closer 2f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
- Form 0730-25
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey James Ryan
tracked leaders, headway to lead after 3f and soon clear, 6 lengths lead 4f out, pushed along and reduced advantage 2f out, soon ridden and headed, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 6685-02
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer E Lynam
- Jockey D E Sheehy
mid-division, well off pace 4f out, pushed along and closer on inner 2f out, 7th and ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 00315-0
- Age 5
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Mr C McConnell
tracked leader, led briefly after 2 1/2f, moderate 2nd 4f out, closer early straight and ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, kept on well inside final furlong
- Form 4750-63
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey C J MacRedmond
mid-division and well off pace 4f out, ridden and closer 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 60000-0
- Age 5
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer S Millar
- Jockey Aileen O'Sullivan
chased leaders, moderate 5th halfway, pushed along and lost place approaching straight, soon no extra
- Form 90952-0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 57
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
The veteran Munfallet ended a long losing run with his third track victory a month ago but a 6lb rise makes this more difficult and both runner-up Final Fantasy and sixth-placed She's Good Company should get closer on the revised terms with both having run well subsequently. Pro Bono has struggled since scoring here in November but DR PATRICK has been improving steadily and battled to a course and distance victory over subsequent winner Arctic Blaze in December. A 7lb rise looks a bit harsh but there should be more to come as there should be from the maiden Persian Wolf, who was having only his seventh start when staying on over a mile last time.
Formwatch
Flight Path 50-1 (9-11) Towards rear, pushed along early straight and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 9th of 13, 15 1/2l behind White Marlin (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Dec.
Munfallet (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 5th 3f out, ridden in 3rd 2f out, led 1f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan beating Final Fantasy (9-3) by 1l, 14 ran.
Victory March (IRE) 13-2 (9-13) Held up towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 14, 3 3/4l behind Angel In The Sky (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
Double Kodiac (IRE) 22-1 (9-13) Fly leapt from stalls and slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along and some headway 2f out, soon ridden and 9th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 5 3/4l behind Adapt To Dan (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Freepark (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden and lost place over 2f out, stayed on into 9th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 8th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Dawn Tapper (8-6) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp sft in Aug.
Pro Bono (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, ridden and disputed lead 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 5th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Alhaajeb (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Crystal Pool (IRE) 15-2 (9-9) Led, headed at halfway, ridden and disputed lead 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened, 9th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Alhaajeb (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Dr Patrick (IRE) 9-4jfav (9-0) Led, soon headed, led after 1f, strongly pressed and ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on best final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec beating Arctic Blaze (8-12) by hd, 14 ran.
Final Fantasy 16-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, disputed after 3f, led after 4f, pressed 4f out, ridden and disputed 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 5th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Angel In The Sky (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
Persian Wolf (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden to progress under 2f out, stayed on into 5th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Royal Scholar (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Kartayaz (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, soon no extra, 11th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Angel In The Sky (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
She's Good Company (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) Towards rear, some progress entering straight, ridden in 8th 2f out, headway to dispute lead briefly 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra in 3rd close home, 3rd of 14, 3/4l behind Alhaajeb (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Samaritaine 80-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division on outer, ridden and weakened straight, last of 14, 18 3/4l behind Chica Power (8-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Here's Hoping (IRE) 10-3fav (9-0) Chased leaders, 3rd 3f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, weakened, 12th of 14, 12 3/4l behind Munfallet (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Halcyon Gal (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, always rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, last of 14, 8 1/4l behind Maccliff (8-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Dinamine (IRE) 9-2 (9-8) Mid-division, ridden entering straight, weakened, last of 14, 22 1/4l behind Kingslayer (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Magi Gal (IRE) 22-1 (9-9) Very slowly away and trailing, no impression from 4f out, never a factor, 11th of 13, 12 1/4l behind Power Drive (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.