Racecards
20:30 Dundalk (IRE)
Crowne Plaza Race & Stay Handicap (45-65) (Div 2)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 6f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,160
- 2nd: €1,910
- 3rd: €910
- 4th: €410
- Form 247745
- Age 3
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer J P Murtagh
- Jockey Shane Kelly
held up towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden to progress 2f out, 4th 1 1/2f out, no extra 1f out, kept on same pace
- Form 645070
- Age 8
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer G Donnelly
- Jockey Dylan Hogan
mid-division, 6th halfway, improved into 3rd 2f out, soon ridden, kept on to press leaders inside final furlong, held close home
- Form 133311
- Age 4
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer S Lynam
- Jockey D W O'Connor
jumped slightly awkwardly, soon mid-division, ridden to progress on inner 2f out, under pressure in 6th 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace
- Form 317098
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer P Martin
- Jockey D M Redmond
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out
Jack Nevison
31- Form 273455
- Age 5
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer A B Joyce
- Jockey D P Linehan
towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression in 9th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
- Form 345427
- Age 3
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer D Marnane
- Jockey K K Hennessy
held up towards rear, ridden to progress 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
- Form 480007
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer D English
- Jockey S M Mooney
disputed, chased leader in 2nd after 1 1/2f, challenged 2f out, soon ridden, kept on without matching winner inside final furlong
- Form 24-7394
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer J Feane
- Jockey M A Gallagher
towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
- Form 00048
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer T Cleary
- Jockey C D Maxwell
dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden to progress 2f out, stayed on into 4th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
- Form 700825
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer A Mulholland
- Jockey Nathan Crosse
disputed, led after 1 1/2f, ridden and pressed 2f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong
- Form 00-570
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer W J Martin
- Jockey D A McCormack
chased leaders, pushed along in 5th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, weakened
- Form 407510
- Age 8
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 48
- Trainer G Keane
- Jockey A C Persse
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden on outer and no extra 2f out
- Form 000000-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer Miss T M Reilly
- Jockey G P Brouder
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out
- Form 630000
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 45
In depth
Verdict
TYRCONNELL is in such good form that a hat-trick beckons. He had plenty in reserve when completing a double in an apprentices' race last week and a 7lb rise doesn't look enough to prevent him going in again. Red All Star made all over the trip last month but didn't appreciate being dropped back to the minimum two days later and can do better. Ajmera has never won but has some smart form on Turf and was staying on over 5f last time but four-times track winner Lily's Prince is better handicapped on Turf.
Formwatch
Ajmera (IRE) 13-2 (10-0) Slightly hampered from stalls and in rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression towards rear 1f out, kept on well outer inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 5th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Polly Douglas (9-12) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov.
Lily's Prince (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Rear of mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden early straight and no impression under 2f out, no extra, kept on one pace, 10th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Alfredo Arcano (9-13) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Tyrconnell (IRE) 11-4fav (9-6) Waited with, soon 12th, headway straight, led from 1f out and wandered slightly, stayed on well, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec beating Victorious Secret (8-11) by 2l, 14 ran.
Goodnite Irina (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, 6th early, soon 7th, impeded 1 1/2f out, soon switched right and no impression, kept on, 8th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Tyrconnell (9-6) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Jack Nevison 8-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, driven and beaten over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, last of 5, 6l behind Mujassam (9-3) at Chelmsford City 1m stks (6) pol in Nov.
Patrick Joseph 11-2 (9-9) Dwelt, waited with, 11th approaching straight, soon switched left and headway, kept on same pace without threatening final furlong, 7th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Eacharn (9-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Confident Kid 20-1 (9-8) Soon led, joined 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra and one pace after, 7th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Tyrconnell (9-6) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Turn On The Tears (USA) 28-1 (9-11) Raced in 10th early, headway to chase leaders but no impression when switched left over 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 3 3/4l behind Emperor Bob (8-10) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Arcanecho (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, ran freely, pushed along early straight, ridden towards rear under 2f out, no extra, last of 8, 8l behind Sabrina Fairchild (9-0) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Nov.
Rag Tatter 10-1 (9-1) Led, pushed along approaching straight, headed under 2f out, no extra and one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 3l behind Eacharn (9-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Hanrai (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Rear, 15th halfway, weakened 2f out, never a factor, 15th of 16, 13 1/4l behind Focus Of Attention (10-0) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gf in Jul.
Red All Star (IRE) 5-1cfav (9-0) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, no extra, 11th of 13, 5 3/4l behind Polly Douglas (9-12) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov.
Buddha Boy 40-1 (8-13) Disputed lead, ridden and headed entering straight, soon weakened, 13th of 14, 13 3/4l behind Mokhalad (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Elegant Lass (IRE) 40-1 (8-10) Rear of mid-division, ridden early straight and towards rear under 2f out, no extra, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 11th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Tyrconnell (9-1) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Ken's Sam's (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Rear, 14th halfway, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out, never a factor, 15th of 16, 15 1/4l behind Admirality (10-0) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gf in Jul.