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18:45 Dundalk (IRE)
Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Apprentice Handicap (47-65) (Div 2)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- €10,500 added
- Winner: €6,300
- 2nd: €2,100
- 3rd: €1,050
- 4th: €525
- Form 886670
- Age 5
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer J Nash
- Jockey James Ryan
towards rear, pushed along early straight and no impression on outer over 1f out, kept on well inside final 150 yards, never a factor
- Form 611009
- Age 6
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer J F Levins
- Jockey P A Harnett
always rear, never a factor, pushed along and detached approaching straight, no extra over 1f out, eased
- Form 767241
- Age 6
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey Adam Caffrey
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along 2f out, 2nd and ridden over 1f out, led over 100 yards out, kept on well
- Form 0-87749
- Age 9
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer H D McGuigan
- Jockey Jake Coen
rear of mid-division, pushed along and closer over 1f out, no extra inside final 150 yards, never a factor
- Form 472353
- Age 7
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer P Martin
- Jockey Jack Kearney
slowly into stride and pushed along early, soon mid-division on inner, ridden and headway on far side in 4th over 1f out, no extra final 100 yards
- Form 508402
- Age 3
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer P W Flynn
- Jockey Robert Whearty
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along under 2f out, ridden over 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong to go 2nd closing stages
- Form 079000
- Age 8
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Keithen Kennedy
towards rear, pushed along early straight, ridden and headway in 7th 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to go 4th close home
- Form 042196
- Age 5
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer S Fahey
- Jockey O McSweeney
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along 2f out and no impression in 8th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 109007
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer R O'Sullivan
- Jockey Calum Hogan
towards rear, pushed along and no impression on outer early straight, ridden over 1f out and kept on stand side inside final furlong, never a factor
- Form 16-0030
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey H J Horgan
mid-division on outer, ran freely, ridden and no impression in rear of mid-division over 1f out, kept on well inside final 150 yards
- Form 0814-20
- Age 8
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer P J F Murphy
- Jockey S D Bowen
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along early straight, 6th and ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 4-00705
- Age 7
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 47
mid-division, pushed along entering straight, ridden and no impression 1f out, no extra inside final 150 yards
- Form 500000
- Age 5
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 47
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and led towards far side 2f out, headed over 100 yards out, no extra closing stages
- Form 400099
- Age 7
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Conor Stone-Walsh
led, 3 lengths clear halfway, pushed along early straight, soon ridden and headed, 5th and no impression 1f out, no extra
- Form 5300-41
- Age 5
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer T M Walsh
- Jockey Sorcha Woods
NonRunner
- Form 6-59404
- Age 6
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 59
NonRunner
- Form 0-06977
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 48
NonRunner
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Comfort Line gained his first victory on his eighth start here a week ago but is 5lb higher and Adam Caffrey is unable to use his 5lb claim. NIBRAS RAINBOW was conceding the winner 7lb when just failing to get past on the same card and can go one better though Chummie gained a surprise course and distance success in November and Sorcha Wood‘ claim is once again a bonus. Indiana Grey has been running well but is 10lb higher than when scoring here in February and Jazz Dreamers has only won on Turf, though found 1m2f too far here last time.
Formwatch
Arthur's Victory (IRE) 50-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride and always towards rear, never a factor, no extra under 2f out, 12th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Gobi Star (10-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Chimeric (IRE) 66-1 (9-11) Mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along entering straight, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra, 9th of 12, 8 1/4l behind Morning Approach (9-7) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Comfort Line (IRE) 7-2fav (9-11) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, improved to dispute 2f out, soon ridden, narrow advantage 1 1/2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, all out and just held on at line, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec beating Leabaland (9-6) by ns, 14 ran.
Coviglia (IRE) 8-1 (10-1) Mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression, 9th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Von Krolock (9-3) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Indiana Grey (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, not clear run and switched right under 2f out, 7th and briefly short of room over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Trishuli River (9-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Nibras Rainbow (IRE) 6-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden over 2f out, under pressure in 4th 1f out, kept on well closing stages, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Hurricane Helen (9-3) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Zahee (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) Dwelt and rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, 12th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Comfort Line (9-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Jazz Dreamers (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Disputed lead early, tracked leader and 2nd halfway, pushed along early straight, 4th and ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final 150 yards, 6th of 14, 4l behind Oakley (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Summer Snow (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression on stand\'s side 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Comfort Line (9-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Cousin Shay 11-2 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden entering straight, weakened, 13th of 14, 11 1/4l behind Fleetfootsoldier (9-7) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Kudbegood (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Reared slightly on leaving stalls, mid-division on inner and 7th halfway, pushed along from 2f out, no extra and weakened from over 1f out, 12th of 14, 21 3/4l behind Punk Poet (10-1) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Aug.
Phoenix Open (USA) 16-1 (8-7) Towards rear, pushed along on outer over 2f out, ridden and progress into 6th over 1f out, no impression and kept on into 5th inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 6 3/4l behind Purring Along (8-7) at Galway 7f hcp sft in Sep.
Ten To Ten (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Led narrowly after 1 1/2f, pushed along and headed early straight, soon no extra and dropped towards rear, eased over 1f out, tailed off, last of 14, dist behind Nusra (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Kiwi Kiss (FR) 40-1 (9-13) In touch, lost place and under pressure over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Theriverrunsdeep (9-1) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Chummie (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Made all, 2 lengths lead entering straight, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and strongly pressed under 1f out, kept on well, held on, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov beating Big Dream (9-5) by nk, 14 ran.
Blackcastle Storm 16-1 (9-13) Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 3l behind Rhythm And Tyne (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Ha Long Bay (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Broke well, settled back in mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 5l behind River Derwent (9-2) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.