Racecards
15:15 Dundalk (IRE)
Irishinjuredjockeys.com Apprentice Handicap (45-65) (Div 1)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,000
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €1,000
- 4th: €500
- Form 585131-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer P Martin
- Jockey Robert Whearty
dwelt, towards rear on outer, ridden 2f out, no impression
- Form 7/U5655-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 59
always towards rear, never a factor
- Form 993330-
- Age 9
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer J McAuley
- Jockey P A Harnett
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened
- Form 038624-
- Age 6
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 56
chased leaders on outer, ridden 2f out, dropped to 8th 1f out, weakened
- Form 096/004-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer P J Flynn
- Jockey A C Persse
always towards rear, took keen hold, never a factor
- Form 740516-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer A McNamara
- Jockey W Joyce
made all, edged right over 3f out, ridden under 2f out, edged right inside final furlong, stayed on well, all out
- Form 047500-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey Adam Caffrey
rear of mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor
- Form 354413-
- Age 9
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Siobhan Rutledge
chased leader in 2nd, ridden 2f out, 2nd 1f out, no impression final furlong
- Form 588070-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer D Bunyan & G O'Leary
- Jockey Tom Kiely Marshall
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong
- Form 044500-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 48
mid-division on outer, ridden 2f out, weakened
- Form 000007-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer Ciaran Murphy
- Jockey C J MacRedmond
rear of mid-division, ridden and closer in 6th 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening in 3rd close home
- Form 604357-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 45
dwelt, in rear, ridden 2f out, went 7th 1f out, no impression
- Form 056765-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey James Ryan
mid-division, headway into 4th and ridden 2f out, 4th 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on well to strongly press winner to line
- Form 503230-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer J McAuley
- Jockey S T McCullagh
towards rear, ridden 2f out, 10th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
In depth
Verdict
Indiana Grey has been in fine form over the track and trip and had no problems gaining his third course success three weeks ago though a 7lb rise makes this tougher. He was conceding 2lb to BLANKIEDOODIE when beaten just over a length by John McConnell's veteran and the weights greatly favour the winner. He's also badly in with Colonel Slade, who was only half-a-length behind here in November when conceding 11lb and will be 16lb better off. The hard-pulling Ellabella disappointed last time but would have a chance on her earlier course and distance victory.
Formwatch
Indiana Grey (IRE) 17-2 (9-6) Slowly into stride, soon recovered and mid-division halfway, pushed along and headway on inner early straight, soon led, ridden over 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec beating Kudbegood (10-0) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Cliffs Of Malta (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Disputed, headed after 1f and chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge and slightly hampered 2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 6 3/4l behind Dances With Stars (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Nov.
Tony The Gent (IRE) 15-2 (9-10) Prominent and disputed lead after 2 1/2f, pushed along and headed 2f out, ridden and no extra from over 1f out, 10th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Indiana Grey (9-6) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Colonel Slade (IRE) 9-1 (9-8) Prominent and led after 2f, ridden and joined 1 1/2f out, under pressure and headed over 100 yards out, no extra, 4th of 14, 3l behind Riliya (8-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Sydney Blues (IRE) 22-1 (9-11) Waited with, soon towards rear, headway straight, chased leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace without threatening after, 4th of 15, 3l behind Crystal Pool (9-10) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Ellabella (IRE) 11-2 (9-6) Led or disputed lead, headed approaching straight, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, 6th and ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 6 1/4l behind Mulgrave (9-13) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Beechwood Emily 66-1 (9-10) Always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace, 12th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Mulgrave (10-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Blankiedoodie 20-1 (9-0) Soon led, pushed along early straight, ridden over 1f out and headed 150 yards out, no impression in 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Mulgrave (10-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Brokers Tip (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace on outer, 10th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Mulgrave (10-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Bella Coaster (IRE) 50-1 (9-1) Towards rear, ridden and no impression over 1f out, never a factor, 10th of 13, 4 3/4l behind Ampeson (10-2) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Chica Power (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Pushed along early and towards rear, pushed along again and some headway under 2f out, 8th over 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 5l behind Tynamite (9-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Forge Road (IRE) 9-4fav (8-13) In touch, a little keen, 3rd halfway, lost place over 2f out, ridden and no impression 1f out, weakened under 1f out, 7th of 10, 3 3/4l behind Rita Levi (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
The Bog Bank (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along entering straight, ridden and no impression in 5th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 4 3/4l behind Mulgrave (9-13) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Malaysian (IRE) 11-2 (9-13) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, 11th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Mullacash Buzz (8-6) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Transition 7-1 (10-1) Held up, towards rear halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 9th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Indiana Grey (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Miracles In May (IRE) 12-1 (10-1) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along on outer early straight, ridden and no impression from over 1f out, no extra, 12th of 14, 8 3/4l behind Indiana Grey (9-6) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Sioux Grit (IRE) 100-1 (8-8) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Kartayaz (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.