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19:30 Dundalk (IRE)
Irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap (47-65)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f 150y
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- €9,000 added
- Winner: €5,535
- 2nd: €1,710
- 3rd: €811
- 4th: €360
- Form 3-16304
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer J F Levins
- Jockey D W O'Connor
chased leader, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, under pressure in 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd closing stages
- Form 22-1
- Age 7
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer A B Joyce
- Jockey Kieren Fallon
chased leaders, improved to dispute halfway, ridden in 3rd 2 1/2f out, no extra 2f out
- Form 230-131
- Age 4
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey D O'Brien
held up towards rear, ridden and progress on inner under 2f out, 4th 1 1/2f out, stayed on in 3rd 1f out, kept on into 2nd closing stages of final furlong, not reach winner
- Form 700-443
- Age 4
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey Anastasia O'Brien
mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra final furlong
- Form 441468-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer K J Condon
- Jockey S Foley
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out
- Form 26-2442
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey K J Manning
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to lead under 2f out, kept on well final furlong
- Form 147/430-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer W McCreery
- Jockey W J Lee
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression in 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 1535-57
- Age 9
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer Nicole McKenna
- Jockey Wayne Lordan
mid-division best, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
- Form 6604-50
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 54
towards rear, ridden and some progress under 2f out, 9th over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
Sea's Aria (IRE)
215- Form 77/0007-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey J A Heffernan
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression in 5th over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 54-0706
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 44
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey M C Hussey
led, disputed halfway, ridden and headed under 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 063908-
- Age 6
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 44
- Trainer P Casey
- Jockey R P Downey
mid-division best, ridden 3f out, no extra 2f out
- Form 599650/
- Age 8
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 44
soon towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Sea of Blue and LOCUS STANDI fought out the finish of a handicap over 1m4f on Friday with the former just having the edge. Neither will be concerned at dropping back in trip but the winner has a penalty to carry which could just hand the initiative to Jim Bolger's charge. Aidan O'Brien also saddles the lightly-raced Shark Island, who takes a step-up in trip after a close third behind Coreczka here on Friday. Rock On Rosie is better known as a hurdler these days so she did very well to land a maiden over the course and distance in January. She's still on a fair mark and Kieren Fallon's booking is a bonus. Shukhov is back over his favourite trip after staying on over a mile last time and Donnagh O'Connor's claim can see him get involved.
Formwatch
Shukhov (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) In rear, pushed along in moderate 9th 2f out, mostly hands and heels from 1 1/2f out, went moderate 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 6 3/4l behind Poetic Choice (10-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Mar.
Rock On Rosie (IRE) 5-2 (9-2) Chased leaders in 3rd, improved into 2nd and ridden 2f out, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Jan beating Belong (9-0) by 2l, 14 ran.
Sea of Blue (IRE) 13-8fav (10-0) Mid-division, 9th 3f out, progress into 5th 2f out, soon ridden, improved to dispute lead inside final furlong, led close home, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar beating Locus Standi (9-12) by nk, 14 ran.
Shark Island (IRE) 4-1 (9-8) Chased leaders in 4th, ridden in 2nd 2f out, no impression on winner 1f out, dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Coreczka (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Mar.
Recollection (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Held up, not always fluent jumping, moderate 10th from 3rd, no danger 6th, weakened, completely tailed off, last of 15, dist behind Newberry New (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Locus Standi (IRE) 9-4 (9-12) Mid-division, 6th 3f out, ridden in close 4th 2f out, led over 1f out, joined inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 14, nk behind Sea of Blue (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.
Love The Feeling (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) In rear, 12th before straight, no impression 2 out, soon no extra and eased run-in, 10th of 13, dist behind Mr Cosmopolitan (11-12) at Naas 2m hcp sft in Feb.
Elusive Gent (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Towards rear, 11th on outer halfway, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Rose Angel (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Feb.
Rock Montjeu (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Chased leaders on outer and took keen hold, ridden entering straight, weakened from 2f out, 12th of 14, 11 1/4l behind Tom Dooley (9-2) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Sea's Aria (IRE) 4-1 (8-10) Chased leader in moderate 2nd, ridden and dropped to 3rd entering straight, 3rd 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 16 1/4l behind Hudson's Bay (9-12) at Killarney 1m 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Absorbing (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Mid-division, 8th 3f out, ridden under 2f out, 7th 1f out, no extra, 6th of 14, 6l behind Sea of Blue (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.
Palace Art (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden in 7th 3f out, 8th 2f out, no impression, 8th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Hatch Hall (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Trans City (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Armed Guard (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.