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15:55 Dundalk (IRE)
DundalkStadium.com Handicap (45-65) (Div 2)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 1m 4f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,000
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €999
- 4th: €500
- Form 4557-03
- Age 4
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer A McNamara
- Jockey J M Sheridan
prominent, 2nd halfway, 3rd and pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression on inner 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 6913-12
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer J Geoghegan
- Jockey Chris Hayes
rear of mid-division, headway between horses under 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out and soon edged right, kept on well final 100 yards
- Form 0848-44
- Age 6
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Siobhan Rutledge
fly leapt from stalls, mid-division, pushed along and headway between horses in 3rd under 2f out, soon ridden and 4th 1f out, no extra final 100 yards
- Form 050-90
- Age 5
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey Colin Keane
held up towards rear, pushed along on outer under 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor
- Form 00/1790-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer R O'Sullivan
- Jockey Gary Halpin
mid-division, some headway early straight, pushed along and no impression over 1f out, no extra, kept on one pace
- Form 430/00-0
- Age 6
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey J A Heffernan
held up towards rear, never a factor, ridden on inner under 2f out and soon no extra
- Form 0000-78
- Age 9
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer Michael G Cleary
- Jockey Jack Cleary
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway to lead briefly entering straight, ridden 2f out and 5th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 418-333
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer G Hussey
- Jockey M A Gallagher
towards rear, pushed along entering straight, ridden on outer 2f out and 11th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to go 6th close home
- Form 000-0
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 48
prominent and led after 1f, pushed along and headed entering straight, soon no extra, weakened
- Form 0/0-7
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 48
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Hugh Horgan
pushed along early, mid-division, ridden early straight and headway under 2f out, 2nd and edged right from over 1f out, kept on, no impression on winner closing stages
- Form 7900/0-0
- Age 5
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey Declan McDonogh
disputed lead early, tracked leaders and 5th halfway, ridden 4f out and soon lost place, no extra in rear from 2f out
- Form 059/0-33
- Age 7
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer P W Flynn
- Jockey Rory Cleary
tracked leaders, 5th 4f out, headway early straight and ridden to lead briefly 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out, no impression on principals and kept on one pace
- Form 45/288-8
- Age 8
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer D P Dunne
- Jockey D E Sheehy
held up towards rear, travelling well entering straight, ridden in rear of mid-division under 2f out and edged left in 8th over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong to go 4th close home
- Form 6066-43
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer R K Watson
- Jockey A J Farragher
disputed lead early, tracked leader and 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out and no extra from over 1f out
- Form 0/778-P
- Age 7
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 53
In depth
Verdict
Chateau Musar has won twice here, both over the extended 1m2f course, and was unplaced in two starts over the track and trip in the autumn. He's worth another try at this distance as he was staying on strongly over the shorter trip last time. Maricruz, a three-times winner on Turf, has yet to be placed in nine all-weather starts though has finished a close fourth on a couple of occasions and her rider's claim is a plus. MACABAN CITY (NAP) keeps missing the break and finishing strongly. If regular pilot Mark Gallagher can get him off reasonably well he can gain his second victory on the track. Winning hurdler Lunastar has scored over a mile here but is better over this trip these days and is at the right end of the handicap.
Formwatch
Majestic Jewel 50-1 (9-4) Mid-division on outer, 8th 3f out, soon pushed along, ridden in 8th 1f out, stayed on well, 3rd close home, never nearer, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Tonkinese (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Jan.
Chateau Musar (IRE) 10-3 (9-8) Mid-division, pushed along on outer under 2f out, ridden and headway in 4th 1f out, kept on well to go 2nd closing stages, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Flylikeaneagle (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Maricruz (IRE) 4-1 (9-11) Mid-division, headway into 5th 3f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 2l behind Doyouthinkso (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
The Bank Of Dad (IRE) 33-1 (9-13) A little uneasy in stalls, soon mid-division and raced in 8th, pushed along approaching straight, soon effort, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 10th of 14, 6l behind Crest Of A Wave (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Feb.
Lieutenant Silver (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, ridden in 11th over 1f out, no impression, 12th of 16, 9 1/2l behind Happy Company (9-10) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gd in Aug.
Mutanaqel 50-1 (9-6) Prominent, 5th and pushed along over 4f out, weakened approaching straight, last of 14, 29l behind Blackstone Cliff (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Feb.
Heatstroke (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, pushed along entering straight, ridden to lead 2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 8th of 14, 18l behind Doyouthinkso (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Macaban City (IRE) 4-1jfav (9-3) Slowly away and pushed along trailing in last early, headway into moderate 11th 3f out, ridden entering straight, 8th 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, 3rd close home, never nearer, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Top Line Tommy (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Daddy's Gal (USA) 50-1 (9-0) Mid-division on inner, pushed along under 4f out and dropped towards rear entering straight, soon no extra, last of 13, 26 3/4l behind Lady Of Luxury (8-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
Port Lockroy (FR) 40-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, in rear, no impression straight, never a factor, 7th of 12, 10 1/4l behind Turbo Command (9-9) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Jan.
Katie's Reign (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Always behind, no impression from 4f out, eased from 2f out, 13th of 14, dist behind Doyouthinkso (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Lunastar (IRE) 11-2 (8-12) Soon chased leaders in 6th, headway and effort straight, slightly impeded and switched left under 2f out, switched right under 1f out, kept on without matching front pair after, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Crest Of A Wave (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Feb.
Pretty Little Liar (IRE) 28-1 (8-10) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Stay With Me (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
Odd Venture (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Pushed along briefly early, soon mid-division, closed to chase leaders approaching straight, soon pushed along again and effort, switched left 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Blackstone Cliff (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Feb.
Evening Verse (IRE) 66-1 (9-4) Soon chased leaders, effort straight, one pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Blackstone Cliff (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Feb.
Alwisaam (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) A little slow into stride and pushed along briefly, soon towards rear, headway straight, ran on without threatening inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Crest Of A Wave (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Feb.
Forgetthesurprise (IRE) 40-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, pushed along after 3f, ridden 4f out, weakened, tailed off entering straight, pulled up final furlong, at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.