Racecards
20:30 Dundalk (IRE)
Shabra Charity Foundation Handicap (45-65)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Standard
- Surface: Polytrack
- €10,499 added
- Winner: €6,468
- 2nd: €2,006
- 3rd: €956
- 4th: €431
- Form 000040-
- Age 9
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer D English
- Jockey Rory Cleary
soon led, ridden and joined 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, under pressure in 3rd over 1f out, no extra final furlong
- Form 7680-95
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 60
mid-division early, soon held up, ridden and no impression on outer 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
- Form 67-7
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer C O'Brien
- Jockey Declan McDonogh
chased leaders early, soon mid-division, not clear run 2f out, ridden into 6th 1f out, kept on to challenge inside final furlong, disputed final 100 yards, headed close home
- Form 54315-1
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer M Halford
- Jockey N G McCullagh
dwelt slightly, soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 2370-12
- Age 5
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey D W O'Connor
dwelt slightly, held up in mid-division, closer 2f out, ridden and switched towards inner 1 1/2f out, 5th 1f out, stayed on to challenge inside final furlong, disputed final 100 yards, headed last 50 yards and no extra
- Form 0976-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer T J O'Mara
- Jockey Gary Halpin
always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out
- Form 00/7210-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 54
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, no extra over 1f out
- Form 08510-4
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 54
settled mid-division, improved to chase leaders 2f out, ridden in 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on to challenge inside final furlong, disputed final 100 yards, headed close home
- Form 06532-1
- Age 6
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer A Mulholland
- Jockey Nathan Crosse
settled mid-division, ridden and switched out 1 1/2f out, 9th 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong to lead close home
- Form 76020-2
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey A J Slattery
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden to dispute 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, headed final 50 yards and no extra close home
- Form 00-0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey J A Heffernan
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 2f out
- Form 22584-3
- Age 6
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer A McCann
- Jockey K J Manning
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, no extra over 1 1/2f out
- Form 710/9-00
- Age 8
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer M M McNiff
- Jockey A C Persse
dwelt, always towards rear, ridden on inner and no impression 2f out
- Form 30000-0
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 45
- Form 397930-
- Age 5
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 45
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Kevin Manning has rode THREE MAJORS twice, to victory in this race a year ago and into a close third here in September. The six-year-old is 2lb higher than last year but has been in good form and the combination can produce a repeat performance. He was beaten a length when third to La Novia a fortnight ago and is 6lb better off so should take care of that one, though runner-up Hey Pretty looks more of a danger as he didn't quite get the run of the race. Fourth-placed Very Smart also met trouble in-running in the same race so she's another who should be thereabouts. Nisior Donn and Victorious Secret dead-heated over the track and trip a fortnight ago so are difficult to separate.
Formwatch
Tribal Path (IRE) 11-1 (9-9) Soon prominent in 2nd, on terms briefly halfway, no extra when short of room 1f out, 13th of 16, 20 3/4l behind Tuamhain (9-6) at Galway 7f hcp sft in Oct.
Roman Warrior 25-1 (9-10) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, challenged 2f out and ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Gougane Barra (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Crest Of A Wave (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 9 1/2l behind Ciao (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Jan.
La Novia (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 3rd 1 1/2f out, pressed leader 1f out, led final 150 yards, kept on well closing stages, won at Dundalk 7f pol in Jan beating Hey Pretty (8-13) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Nisior Donn (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway on inner under 2f out and challenged over 1f out, no impression on winner final 100 yards, kept on one pace, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Gougane Barra (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Pedro De Styles (FR) 16-1 (9-6) Towards rear, pushed along in rear of mid-division over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 6th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Tomwontlisten (8-9) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Mercury 6-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, under pressure in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Ken's Sam's (9-3) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
Lunastar (IRE) 6-4fav (9-3) Tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, ridden early straight and no impression in 6th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, weakened, 12th of 14, 10 3/4l behind Alwarda (8-8) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Very Smart (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, ridden and progress under 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind La Novia (9-2) at Dundalk 7f pol in Jan.
Victorious Secret (IRE) 4-1fav (8-11) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden to dispute 2f out, narrowly headed final 150 yards, kept on well, dead-heated at line, won at Dundalk 7f pol in Jan beating Nisior Donn (8-13), 14 ran.
Hey Pretty (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression over 1 1/2f out, kept on and switched towards inner inside final furlong, 2nd close home, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind La Novia (9-2) at Dundalk 7f pol in Jan.
Misdjazz (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along and no impression over 2f out, no extra, 10th of 11, 13 3/4l behind Ciao (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Jan.
Three Majors (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, 2nd and closed on leader 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 11, 1l behind La Novia (9-2) at Dundalk 7f pol in Jan.
Mr Moondance (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Soon led, pushed along and headed early straight, soon no extra and in rear over 1f out, last of 14, 15 1/4l behind Latchet (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Arlecchino's Rock 20-1 (8-10) Mid-division, no impression 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace from over 1f out, 10th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Nisior Donn (8-13) at Dundalk 7f pol in Jan.
Elegant Lass (IRE) 50-1 (8-8) Held up, towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 2f out, 10th of 13, 7 1/2l behind Ken's Sam's (9-3) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
The Bittern Cry (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along outer early straight, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 11th of 14, 10 1/2l behind Danz Gift (9-13) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Dec.