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13:52 Fairyhouse (IRE)
Fingal Ravens Raceday Maiden Hurdle (Div 2)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €12,000 added
- Winner: €7,200
- 2nd: €2,400
- 3rd: €1,200
- 4th: €600
An Mhi (IRE)
43- Form 42-F
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey D N Russell
tracked leaders in 3rd, moderate 3rd and no impression on winner after 3 out, ridden in moderate 2nd 2 out, kept on one pace in 2nd run-in, not trouble easy winner
- Form 6
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer R O'Sullivan
- Jockey Jordan Gainford
mid-division, slight mistake 6th, moderate 10th 3 out, no impression, never a factor
- Form 06
- Age 4
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey D F O'Regan
tracked leaders, moderate 6th 3 out, soon no impression on leaders, went moderate 4th at last, kept on one pace
- Form 1111-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
made all, clear from 4th, ran around briefly approaching 3 out and slight mistake, well clear 2 out, stayed on strongly run-in, not extended
- Form 651-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer W J Burke
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
mid-division, took keen hold, tracked leaders at halfway, pushed along in moderate 5th after 3 out, moderate 7th 2 out, no impression
Sandyman
17- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J McAuley
- Jockey Kieren Buckley
towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey M J Molloy
always behind, blundered badly and almost unseated rider 3 out, never a factor
- Form 5-8
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
rear of mid-division, moderate 11th 3 out, no impression in 10th 2 out, no extra
- Form 14-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
tracked leader in 2nd, slight mistake 1st, ridden and no impression on winner after 3 out, slight mistake 2 out and dropped to moderate 3rd, no extra in 4th run-in
- Form FPP0-00
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer S Nolan
- Jockey S Fitzgerald
mid-division on inner, moderate 12th 3 out, no impression
- Form 8-8
- Age 4
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer E & P Harty
- Jockey S D Torrens
mid-division, moderate 7th 3 out, pushed along in moderate 4th 2 out, went moderate 3rd at last, kept on one pace
- Age 4
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer E Mullins
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
rear of mid-division on outer, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 700
- Age 4
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer S Donohoe
- Jockey J P O'Sullivan
tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden after 3 out, moderate 5th 2 out, no impression
Skinnider (IRE)
357- Form 20-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer M Hassett
- Jockey Phillip Enright
towards rear, went moderate 8th 3 out, soon no impression, never a factor
Arctic Bresil
392- Form U2-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
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Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Last season's crop of bumpers looked smart and FACILE VEGA was comfortably the pick having won the championship events at Cheltenham and Punchestown. Willie Mullins unleashes him over hurdles and it will be a huge shock if he's beaten. Smooth Player looked a nice prospect when landing a Galway bumper on his debut then ran a fine race behind the very smart The Nice Guy at Leopardstown so he's interesting on his hurdling bow. His stable also run An Mhi, who was in touch when slipping up before the last on his hurdling debut at Cheltenham in October, a race that is working out well. Arctic Bresil was unlucky not to score between the flags and five-times Flat winner Aurora Princess is one to note on her debut over timber.
Formwatch
An Mhi (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway before 3 out, went 2nd after 2 out, ridden and lost 2nd when bumped and fell before last, at Cheltenham 2m mdn (3) gd in Oct.
Atacanter (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Towards rear, moderate 9th at 5th, moderate 7th before 3 out, no extra in moderate 6th 2 out, never a factor, tailed off, 6th of 10, dist behind Itswhatunitesus (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Dontlettheoldmanin (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden in moderate 7th entering straight, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 20, 13 1/4l behind Invictus Machin (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 1f mdn sft in Nov.
Facile Vega (IRE) 8-15fav (12-0) Tracked leaders, headway into 2nd travelling well entering straight, pushed along and dispute lead 2f out, soon ridden, led 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, won at Punchestown 2m (1) Good - Yielding in Apr beating Redemption Day (12-0) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Four Throws (IRE) Califet gelding out of Quaspia.
Heliko Conti (FR) 18-1 (12-2) Rear of mid-division on inner, took keen hold, short of room on inner entering straight, pushed along in 7th 2f out, soon switched to outer, ridden in 5th 1f out, 3rd inside final furlong, 2nd close home, stayed on well to lead near line, won at Fairyhouse 2m sft in Jan beating Grivei (12-2) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Sandyman 50-1 (9-11) Slow into stride and pushed along from stalls, soon improved to track leaders and 4th halfway, pushed along from 3f out, ridden and weakened from over 2f out, eased from 1f out, last of 14, dist behind Notforalongtime (9-13) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Sculduggery (IRE) Mahler gelding out of Mrs Myles.
Sixty Seconds (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 6th after 7th, 5th after 4 out, no impression in moderate 6th before 2 out, weakened, 8th of 14, dist behind Affordale Fury (11-10) at Galway 2m 6f mdn sft in Oct.
Smooth Player (IRE) 8-1 (12-2) Chased leaders, closed and effort on outer from before straight, soon challenged, no extra and one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 3 3/4l behind The Nice Guy (12-2) at Leopardstown 2m Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Somethingaboutcian 250-1 (11-12) Tracked leader, dropped to 8th after 3rd, 10th 4 out, not fluent 2 out, soon under pressure, weakened before last where mistake, 14th of 25, 36 1/4l behind Ashroe Diamond (11-5) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Takeachancejimmy (IRE) 40-1 (9-13) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression in rear of mid-division approaching straight, kept on one pace, never a factor, 12th of 17, 10 1/4l behind San Aer (9-13) at Galway 1m hcp hvy in Oct.
Wild Dollar (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Rear of mid-division, ridden and dropped towards rear 2f out, no extra over 1f out, never a factor, last of 14, 11 3/4l behind La Hacienda (8-10) at Killarney 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Aurora Princess (IRE) 20-1 (10-2) Towards rear, 7th halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, soon switched right, progress 1f out, kept on without threatening, 5th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Kojin (9-12) at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp gd in Sep.
Cherry Red (IRE) 200-1 (11-0) Mid-division, slight mistake 3rd and mistake 4th, ridden and no extra before 3 out, weakened, 10th of 22, dist behind Absolute Notions (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Nov.
Skinnider (IRE) 17-2 (11-9) Settled behind leaders early, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, weakened, 11th of 14, dist behind Liberty Dance (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m fll Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Arctic Bresil 7-2 (11-11) Tr ldr in 2nd, 3rd from 6th, ld with sl adv aftr 4out, chall bef last, hdd under 50 yards out, no ex, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Present Soldier (11-11) at Tattersalls 3m mdn gs in Nov.
In The Balance (IRE) 250-1 (11-0) Soon disputed lead, a little keen, led and increased advantage before 4th, reduced advantage 4 out where slight mistake, headed approaching straight, lost place before 3 out, weakened, 18th of 23, dist behind Irish Point (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Nov.