Racecards
21:00 Dundalk (IRE)
Racing Post Handicap
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 1m 4f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- €16,000 added
- Winner: €9,840
- 2nd: €3,040
- 3rd: €1,440
- 4th: €640
- Form 2151/07-
- Age 10
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
mid-division, pushed along under 2f out and no impression 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 6/4248-5
- Age 8
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 92
rear of mid-division, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 10th on outer over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
- Form 552337-
- Age 7
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer K H Clarke
- Jockey R P Downey
mid-division on outer, ridden under 2f out and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 99-8773
- Age 6
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey P J Smullen
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden under 2f out and no impression 150 yards out, kept on one pace
- Form 43645/0-
- Age 6
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer R P McNamara
- Jockey W J Lee
tracked leaders on inner, 6th halfway, no extra 2f out, eased final furlong
- Form 413-221
- Age 9
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey Ronan Whelan
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 255336-
- Age 6
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer J F Levins
- Jockey D W O'Connor
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression in rear approaching straight, no extra
- Form 342-103
- Age 6
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Anastasia O'Brien
led, ridden 2f out and headed over 1f out, no extra final 100 yards
- Form 511-332
- Age 5
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Wayne Lordan
mid-division, progress on inner under 2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, led under pressure over 100 yards out, kept on well
- Form 1300-51
- Age 8
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer A Mulholland
- Jockey C J McGovern
dwelt, towards rear, switched left and progress under 2f out, ridden in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
- Form 168-511
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 77
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden and headed over 100 yards out, kept on one pace, not match winner
Erlkonig (GER)
140- Form 421007/
- Age 7
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer Miss H McLoughlin
- Jockey K J Leonard
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no extra 2f out
- Form 0/7-6
- Age 6
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer Lady J Gillespie
- Jockey D E Sheehy
edged right from stalls, tracked leaders on outer, 5th halfway, pushed along early straight and no impression in 8th over 1f out, kept on one pace
In depth
Verdict
Political Policy is getting closer to recording a ninth track victory, though appeared suited by stepping up to two miles last time. He finished behind Specific Gravity over 1m2f previously and though the winner has never won beyond that trip he went very close when second to Udogo early last month. Joseph O'Brien trains that winner and is also represented by the consistent Song Of Love, who is very closely matched with his stable companion after their two runs at the turn of the year. DUCHESSOFFLORENCE has been in superb form since stepping up to this trip and, though raised another 7lb for her latest success, a hat-trick beckons. Catchy Lass is generally consistent around here and easily landed a 1m2f claimer a fortnight ago but Poitin hasn't won since scoring here in April and is still 12lb higher. Mainicin had been running really well without winning but showed real battling qualities to see off Specific Gravity over 1m2f and she's possibly better at tonight's trip. The 2014 Queen Alexandra Stakes winner Pique Sous needs much further than this.
Formwatch
Pique Sous (FR) 15-2 (9-8) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, stayed on final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 20, 10 1/4l behind Jennies Jewel (9-3) at Ascot 2m 4f hcp stks (2) sft in Jun.
Shalaman (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Held up in rear, progress on inner under 2f out, ridden in 5th over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Specific Gravity (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Feb.
Poitin 8-1 (9-3) Towards rear, 8th halfway, ridden under 2f out, no impression, kept on one pace final furlong, 7th of 11, 10 1/2l behind Jaqen H'ghar (8-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Political Policy (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Dwelt, rear of mid-division early, headway into 4th halfway, ridden in 4th under 2f out, disputed 3rd final furlong, kept on same pace close home, 3rd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Rashaan (9-4) at Dundalk 2m pol in Feb.
Rogue Agent (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, slight mistake 6th, ridden and no impression before straight, no extra before 2 out, 8th of 9, 34 3/4l behind Magna Cartor (11-5) at Wexford 2m gd in Oct.
Specific Gravity (FR) 4-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, led close home, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Feb beating Song Of Love (8-9) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Sbraase 5-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, never dangerous, 6th of 8, 8 1/2l behind Royal Reef (9-9) at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp (4) pol in Sep.
Udogo 6-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and progress to lead 1f out, headed 100 yards out and no impression close home, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Specific Gravity (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Feb.
Song Of Love (IRE) 7-2fav (8-9) Mid-division, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Specific Gravity (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Feb.
Catchy Lass (IRE) 5-2 (9-7) Towards rear, some progress 2f out, headway and ridden to lead 1f out, stayed on well to draw clear inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Feb beating Ineffable (9-4) by 4 1/4l, 12 ran.
Duchessofflorence 5-1 (9-12) Mid-division, travelled well and progress between horses to lead 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 4f pol in Feb beating Sea of Blue (9-4) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Erlkonig (GER) 14-1 (11-1) In rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 11th of 18, 28 1/2l behind Peregrine Run (10-13) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Bien Chase (IRE) 100-1 (9-4) Mid-division, 6th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression, 6th of 9, 12l behind Rashaan (9-4) at Dundalk 2m pol in Feb.