Racecards
20:30 Dundalk (IRE)
Bookings at dundalkstadium.com Handicap (47-65) (Div 1)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 1m 4f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- €5,600 added
- Winner: €3,850
- 2nd: €882
- 3rd: €378
- 4th: €210
- Form 013208
- Age 7
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer J J Lambe
- Jockey Liam McKenna
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
- Form 482460
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Mr D J Benson
mid-division early, 6th halfway, 9th 3f out, ridden and no extra entering straight, kept on one pace
- Form 54077-5
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer J G Coogan
- Jockey S H James
chased leaders early, 7th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, stayed on to challenge in 2nd 1f out, led last 150 yards, all out close home
- Form 00-0899
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer J T Gorman
- Jockey Ronan Whelan
held up towards rear, headway in 11th 2f out, ridden into 7th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 065350
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey K J Manning
mid-division, headway in 8th 2f out, ridden into 4th 1f out, kept on well final furlong, just failed
- Form 001749/
- Age 5
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer P Hennessy
- Jockey J A Heffernan
led early, headed after 2f, 2nd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon no extra and kept on one pace
- Form 9-40230
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer Miss H McLoughlin
- Jockey N G McCullagh
held up towards rear, headway into 9th 2f out, ridden and no impression in 8th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 50-0099
- Age 9
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey M C Hussey
chased leaders, led after 2f, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened straight
- Form 744-007
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer Thomas McGivern
- Jockey J F Egan
chased leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon no extra and weakened over 1f out
- Form 5086-85
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 51
held up towards rear, headway into 7th 2f out, soon ridden and no extra
- Form 006047
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer T Hogan
- Jockey Chris Hayes
mid-division, headway in 7th 3f out, 6th 2f out, ridden into 3rd 1f out, kept on final furlong
- Form 94-8479
- Age 6
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer G Keane
- Jockey Colin Keane
mid-division early, headway into 5th halfway, 3rd 3f out, ridden 2f out, 5th 1f out, no extra final furlong
- Form 56243/0
- Age 6
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer L Roche
- Jockey A P Thornton
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, led 3f out, ridden over 1f out, headed final 150 yards, no extra and kept on same pace
- Form 0-776
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 55
In depth
Verdict
Another tough event for punters to unravel but GENERAL BUNCHING is given a tentative vote to pop up at a fair price as he wasn't given much of a chance by his inexperienced rider last time after showing potential on his previous run. Grand Cru hasn't taken to the surface in two runs to date but would be a big threat on his early summer victories on turf. Zero Euro is stepping up markedly in trip after her good run over a mile here last week while Cailin Coillteach has plenty to do after a moderate debut over the trip on the same card. Imprudent Miss is still a maiden but could prove best of the remainder.
Formwatch
Daytime Dreamer (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Towards rear, weakened over 3f out, 8th of 14, 31l behind Illustration (8-11) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) sft in Oct.
Sounds Of Thunder 8-1 (8-13) Held up, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 11th of 12, 44l behind Wild Desert (10-0) at Wolverhampton 2m hcp 0-75 (5) pol in Nov.
Grand Cru 14-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, eased straight and tailed off, 12th of 13, 48l behind Mutasareb (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f app hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Imprudent Miss (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway in 4th 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Captain Henry (8-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Chapter Nine (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride and towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight, 9th of 14, 6l behind Knockgraffon Lad (8-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.
General Bunching (USA) 14-1 (8-0) Soon led, went clear halfway, ridden and reduced advantage 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra and weakened, 10th of 14, 18l behind Elizabeth Coffee (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo hcp 47-75 pol in Nov.
Doctor Deejay (IRE) 15-2 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 9th of 18, 15l behind Miss Al Gunn (9-8) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f 3yo hcp 47-65 gd in Jun '09.
Coppers (IRE) 11-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, moderate 10th 1f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 14, 8l behind Knockgraffon Lad (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f app hcp 47-65 pol.
High Treason (USA) 33-1 (8-8) Held up in rear, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight, 9th of 15, 26l behind Dusty Trail (9-12) at Roscommon 1m 4f app hcp 50-70 sft in Sep.
Tara Tartan (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Disputed early, soon chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 7th of 14, 9l behind Tribes And Banner (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f app hcp 47-65 pol.
Cailin Coillteach 12-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders on inner, 6th halfway, driven along entering straight, no impression in 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 6l behind Master Melody (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo hcp 47-75 pol.
Solo Whisper (IRE) 10-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, closer in 5th early straight, no extra from over 1f out, 7th of 14, 4l behind Lily's Star (9-7) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.
Loveisthedrug (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Rear of mid-division, towards rear halfway, ridden into 8th 2f out, no impression and kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 10l behind Tribes And Banner (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f app hcp 47-65 pol.
Cathrine De Medici (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Led, still travelling well approaching straight, ridden 2f out and soon headed, weakened, 11th of 14, 15l behind Tribes And Banner (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Sep.
Fleeting Moment (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 7l behind Captain Henry (8-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Zero Euro (IRE) 11-1 (9-1) Soon led, strongly pressed from 2f out, headed inside final furlong and no impression on winner, lost 2nd on line, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Knockgraffon Lad (8-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.
Shisha Threesixty (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 8l behind Tribes And Banner (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f app hcp 47-65 pol.