Racecards
19:00 Dundalk (IRE)
Dundalkstadium.com Apprentice Handicap (45-65) (Div 2)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,000
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €999
- 4th: €500
- Form 5033-15
- Age 7
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer J McAuley
- Jockey Paddy Harnett
towards rear, ridden and some headway on inner 1 1/2f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
- Form 7744-56
- Age 11
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer A McCann
- Jockey C J McGovern
led, headed after 1 1/2f, chased leader, pushed along 2f out and headway to lead 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, reduced advantage close home
- Form 704-343
- Age 5
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer S Lavery
- Jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and headway in 4th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, not reach winner
- Form 5039-33
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer P J F Murphy
- Jockey Luke McAteer
chased leader, 3rd halfway, ridden under 2f out, under pressure and closer 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, no extra
- Form 70277-0
- Age 5
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer M Halford
- Jockey A J Farragher
mid-division, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out and no extra inside final furlong
- Form 37180-5
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer J G Murphy
- Jockey Tom Kiely Marshall
very slowly away, always detached in rear, eased over 1f out, tailed off
- Form 009054-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey Katelyn Young
tracked leader and led after 1 1/2f, 6 lengths clear approaching straight, ridden and headed 1f out, soon weakened
- Form 368400-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer D Broad
- Jockey D E Sheehy
towards rear, ridden on outer 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest at finish
- Form 7/6826-6
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer Joseph Murray
- Jockey S T McCullagh
chased leader, 5th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and closer over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
- Form 00/077-3
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer C Moore
- Jockey Nathan Crosse
chased leader, 4th halfway, ridden under 2f out and no impression 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 0009-04
- Age 5
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer G Hussey
- Jockey Siobhan Rutledge
rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out and 8th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to go 3rd closing stages
Minky (IRE)
21- Form 00090-9
- Age 5
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer A Kinirons
- Jockey C J MacRedmond
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor
- Form 7845-07
- Age 6
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer E McCarthy
- Jockey Sam Ewing
rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out and some headway in 6th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
- Form 008-352
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 52
- Form 00000-0
- Age 6
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 49
- Form 35/016-0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 61
In depth
Verdict
Ranger Bob just failed to catch Masalai last week, when Hands Down was just behind, and both should make bold bids to lose their maiden tags. Caesar's Comet dead-heated over the trip last month before finding 6f too sharp a few days later but SISTER LOLA dropped down from a mile to run her best race to date last week and Eddie Lynam's filly can get off the mark. Sideshow Bob has been running well over a mile but has yet to race over a trip this short and though Porterinthejungle has performed well the last twice she's still a maiden after 17 starts and has been beaten off lower marks the last five times she's run.
Formwatch
Caesar's Comet (IRE) 8-1 (10-5) Held up towards rear, ridden and closer towards inner 2f out, close 4th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Sabrina Fairchild (9-8) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Jan.
Togoville (IRE) 6-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 4 3/4l behind Sabrina Fairchild (9-8) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Jan.
Sideshow Bob (IRE) 3-1fav (8-12) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, improved to lead travelling well under 2f out, soon ridden, headed under 1f out, soon no impression on winner, 3rd inside final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Tyrconnell (10-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Porterinthejungle (IRE) 7-2fav (9-6) Rear of mid-division, pushed along 2f out and headway between horses over 1f out, 3rd 150 yards, no impression on principals and kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Emphatic (10-3) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Eye Of The Dragon (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, last of 14, 17 1/2l behind Emphatic (9-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Dark Design (IRE) 40-1 (9-6) Led, ridden under 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 5th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Masalai (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Motbeq (USA) 10-1 (9-5) Prominent on outer, 3rd approaching straight, soon effort, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 4l behind Dandy Spirit (9-11) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov.
Tommy The Hat (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, rear and weakened 2f out, last of 12, 17 1/4l behind Blankiedoodie (9-9) at Thurles 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Burning Lake (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression in 6th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 4 1/4l behind St George's Head (9-11) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Hands Down (IRE) 80-1 (9-2) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Masalai (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Maccliff (IRE) 80-1 (9-0) Dwelt, in rear, headway into 6th and ridden 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening, 4th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Gatsby Cap (9-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Minky (IRE) 66-1 (8-10) Slowly away, in rear, pushed along and closer 2f out, short of room over 1f out, switched left and kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Emphatic (10-3) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Fascinating Spirit (IRE) 22-1 (9-2) Chased leaders on outer, took keen hold, went 2nd at halfway, ridden 2f out, 3rd 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Masalai (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Sister Lola (IRE) 15-2 (9-13) Rear of mid-division, progress entering straight, ridden 2f out, 5th and switched left 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Gatsby Cap (9-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Ranger Bob (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) In rear, pushed along in 11th on outer 2f out, soon ridden, 7th 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, 2nd near line, just failed, 2nd of 14, nk behind Masalai (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Shatharaat (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, pushed along and no impression entering straight, no extra under 2f out, 12th of 14, 12 1/4l behind Caesar's Comet (9-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Miss Sassyboots (IRE) 6-1 (10-0) Dwelt, mid-division, weakened straight, never a factor, last of 14, 7l behind Masalai (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.