Racecards
18:55 Dundalk (IRE)
www.dundalkstadium.com Handicap
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,900
- 2nd: €1,600
- 3rd: €699
- 4th: €400
- Form 380035-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 85
held up towards rear, late headway in 9th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 282223-
- Age 6
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer G M Lyons
- Jockey G J Phillips
mid-division, 8th halfway, not clear run 2f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong to 2nd close home
- Form 740632-
- Age 10
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey Mr D J Benson
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
- Form 0/00841-
- Age 7
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer L Roche
- Jockey Johnny Murtagh
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well final furlong
- Form 058614-
- Age 8
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer F Oakes
- Jockey Joseph O'Brien
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, no extra 1f out
- Form 270000-
- Age 7
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer J Tyrrell
- Jockey Rory Cleary
always towards rear
- Form 508109-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer J G Coogan
- Jockey N G McCullagh
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, weakened
- Form 571740-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer W McCreery
- Jockey Wayne Lordan
led, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, lost 2nd close home
- Form 495415-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 75
rear of mid-division, headway in 9th 2f out, ridden into 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 400072-
- Age 7
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer D Marnane
- Jockey J A Heffernan
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
- Form 026290-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer V Clifford
- Jockey Megan Carberry
chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no extra and weakened
- Form 059647-
- Age 8
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey Ronan Whelan
held up towards rear, not clear run 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 600835-
- Age 6
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer L McAteer
- Jockey M C Hussey
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace
- Form 460787-
- Age 7
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 68
mid-division, 8th 2f out, ridden into 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
In depth
Verdict
Tarrsille and Toufan Express have beaten each other in turn over the past month and once again there's nothing between them. Iron Major had them both behind over tonight's trip early last month and though behind last time can take the honours over that pair here. BILLYFORD, who was once rated 106, has returned from a three-year-break in fine style and followed a good run behind tonight's rival Fountain Of Honour over a mile here with a victory over that trip three weeks ago. He's been raised 5lb but can follow up as he looked to have plenty in hand over runner-up He's Got Rhythm and Fountain Of Honour, who take him on again. Star Links has four Polytrack victories to his credit but is better over further.
Formwatch
Iron Major (IRE) 12-1 (8-5) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden into 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Elusive Ridge (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Tarrsille (IRE) 7-1 (8-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, 2nd over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Elusive Ridge (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Toufan Express 12-1 (8-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 3rd 1f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Elusive Ridge (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Billyford (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, headway in 2nd 2f out, improved to lead 1 1/2f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 3yo stks pol in Dec beating He's Got Rhythm (9-1) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Mountain Coral (IRE) 8-1 (8-3) Held up towards rear, 9th halfway, headway into 7th 2f out, ridden into 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Farmleigh House (7-13) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Casela Park (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Led after 1f, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no extra and weakened, 10th of 13, 7l behind Elusive Ridge (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Winning Impact (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 9th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Farmleigh House (7-13) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Mcmonagle (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Mid-division, no threat from well over 1f out, 18th of 26, 13l behind Eur Elusive (8-4) at Curragh 6f hcp 50-85 gd in Aug.
Fountain Of Honour (IRE) 11-4 (8-11) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, 4th 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on into 2nd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Billyford (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 3yo stks pol in Dec.
He's Got Rhythm (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 4th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Billyford (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 3yo stks pol in Dec.
Hurricane Twister (IRE) 22-1 (9-2) Prominent and led after 3f, strongly pressed and headed entering straight, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 19l behind Maggie Neary (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn stks pol in Nov.
Copper Dock (IRE) 10-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 6th behind horses 2f out, ridden in 7th 1f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Farmleigh House (7-13) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Thats A Fret (IRE) 20-1 (7-11) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Farmleigh House (7-13) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Tsar Paul (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway to dispute over 1f out, soon headed and no extra inside final furlong, weakened, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Mountain Coral (9-7) at Dundalk 6f Handicap (55-75) (3yo+) pol in Dec.
Star Links (USA) 9-1 (9-6) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Tarooq (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.