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15:25 Fairyhouse (IRE)
Coolmore Leading Light & Ocovango Maiden Hurdle
- 25 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Soft to Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €13,000 added
- Winner: €8,007
- 2nd: €2,483
- 3rd: €1,183
- 4th: €534
- Form 512/7F-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
prominent, 3rd early, slight mistake 1st, 2nd before 4th, challenged 2 out travelling smoothly, soon led, slight mistake last, ridden out to assert run-in, comfortably
- Form 3249-90
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer B R Hamilton
- Jockey D E Mullins
raced in 10th early, moderate 8th approaching 3 out, soon no impression, slight mistake last
- Form 262-070
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer M M McNiff
- Jockey P D Kennedy
held up, slight mistake 1st, 21st early, never a factor
- Form 1-0U0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 1
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey B Browne
raced in 4th early, dropped to moderate 7th before 4th, no danger from 3 out
- Form 32-274
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer E P Harty
- Jockey M A Enright
led, a little keen, slight mistakes 1st and 2nd, not fluent 3 out, headed after next, soon no extra in 4th, one pace
- Form 00
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer K H Clarke
- Jockey B M Cash
soon towards rear, never a factor, not fluent 2 out
- Form 4-47
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
held up in rear, headway into mid-division straight, kept on without threatening
- Form 778
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
raced in 8th early, moderate 9th before 4th, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight, slight mistake last
- Form 2-23
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Mark Walsh
prominent, 2nd early, 3rd before 4th where not fluent, pushed along to challenge 2 out, no impression in 3rd when slight mistake last, one pace
- Form 07
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer P Neville
- Jockey Mr R W Barron
raced in 12th early, went moderate 7th approaching 5th, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey D J Mullins
raced in 7th early, moderate 8th before 4th, no extra 3 out
- Form 99
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer E P Harty
- Jockey J S McGarvey
held up, raced in 14th early, kept on same pace from 3 out
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey D N Russell
tracked leaders, 6th early, 4th before 4th, went 2nd between last 2, no impression from over 100yds out, one pace
- Form 56
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer V T O'Brien
- Jockey D F O'Regan
chased leaders, 9th early, moderate 6th before 4th, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
- Form 00
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer K Thornton
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
soon mid-division, 15th early, no extra from 3 out
Broadway Babe (IRE)
1021- Form 1/
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer R Tyner
- Jockey Robbie Colgan
always towards rear, never a factor, completely tailed off
- Form 8-370
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer J Fogarty
- Jockey Keith Donoghue
soon towards rear, never a factor
- Form P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
soon mid-division, 11th early, no extra from 3 out
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey M P Fogarty
held up, 19th early, never a factor, slight mistake 2 out
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer T Shanahan
- Jockey Paul Townend
5th before 4th, 4th when slight mistake 3 out
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer J E Kiely
- Jockey Brian Hayes
held up, 18th early, never a factor, not fluent 2 out, tailed off
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer J E Kiely
- Jockey L P Dempsey
held up, 20th early, not fluent 2nd, never a factor, tailed off
- Form 0U
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer E Doyle
- Jockey B T O'Connell
soon mid-division, 13th early, no danger when not fluent 2 out
- Form 00
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Miss Ellmarie Holden
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
held up, raced in 17th early, kept on same pace from 3 out
- Form 8
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
soon mid-division, 16th early, no extra from 3 out
In depth
Verdict
Bleu Berry looked beaten in second when falling at the last at Clonmel back in March. He should be winning before long but CHIRICO VALLIS is preferred given Gordon Elliott’s charge has been placed in both starts over timber so far and wasn’t far behind subsequent Grade 2 hurdles winner Any Second Now at Navan last time. Jack Dillinger has disappointed since finishing second at Tipperary in October while the selection’s stablemate Knockmaole Boy won twice on the Flat last year and makes his hurdling debut along with Henry De Bromhead’s newcomer Jouxplane.
Formwatch
Bleu Berry (FR) Evensfav (11-12) Tracked leaders, not always fluent jumping, 5th at 3rd, 3rd after 3 out, 2nd before straight, ridden from 2 out, still chasing winner when fell last, at Clonmel 2m mdn sft in Mar.
Canadian Steel (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Slowly away, towards rear, slightly hampered 4 out, no extra from next, never a factor, 12th of 16, dist behind Bon Papa (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Catch A Lucky Star (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 13th of 21, dist behind C'est Jersey (11-9) at Navan 2m 4f mdn sft in Jan.
Glenabo Bridge (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 14th of 21, dist behind C'est Jersey (11-9) at Navan 2m 4f mdn sft in Jan.
Jack Dillinger (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, ran freely, 5th halfway, 3rd and not fluent 2 out, ridden and no impression entering straight, no extra, kept on one pace, 4th of 13, 11 1/2l behind Battleford (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Dec.
Mistiness (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 17th of 21, dist behind Gunnery Sergeant (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn sft in Jan.
The Comediologist 20-1 (11-12) Took keen hold and soon chased leaders, improved to lead after 4th, slight mistake 6th, headed before straight, soon no impression, no extra from before last, 7th of 16, 24l behind Justmemyselfandi (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 2f mdn gd in Jan.
Bench Marker (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Mid-division, slight mistake 1st, ridden and no impression 4 out, kept on one pace, 8th of 18, dist behind Al Boum Photo (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Chirico Vallis (FR) 11-10jfav (11-7) Tracked leaders on inner, 3rd and not fluent at 5th, 3rd 3 out, ridden in 3rd next, progress to lead at last, soon strongly pressed headed and no extra close home, 3rd near line, 3rd of 28, 2 1/2l behind Any Second Now (11-7) at Navan 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Cloudybackwest (IRE) 125-1 (11-10) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, hampered by loose horse 4 out, kept on one pace from next, 7th of 19, dist behind Chateau Conti (11-10) at Cork 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Jouxplane (FR) Sinndar gelding out of Drole De Dame.
Kilfenora (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Chased leaders early, no danger approaching 2 out, kept on same pace, 9th of 24, dist behind Bunk Off Early (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Knockmaole Boy (IRE) 9-2fav (9-10) Chased leaders early, soon mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 3f out, soon no extra, last of 9, 35 1/2l behind Dew Line (8-10) at Listowel 1m 1f hcp hvy in Sep.
Muhaafiz (IRE) 50-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders early, 8th from 4th, no impression straight, kept on same pace, 6th of 16, 17l behind Justmemyselfandi (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 2f mdn gd in Jan.
William Tyndale (IRE) 100-1 (11-10) Held up, soon towards rear, mistake 5th, never a factor, 10th of 13, dist behind Melon (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m mdn gd in Jan.
Broadway Babe (IRE) 3-1 (11-11) Mid-div, 7th 1/2way, gd prog to 4th 2out, further prog to ld bef last, kow to line, won at Quakerstown 3m mdn gd in Apr beating Coolanure (11-11) by 2l, 9 ran.
Get It Back (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division on inner, weakened from 3 out, never a factor, 20th of 21, dist behind Gunnery Sergeant (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Ballykea Star (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Rr, 10th by 5th & prog 1/2way, cl 5th bef 5out, wknd aftr 4out & bhnd when pu bef 3out, at Dromahane 3m mdn gs in May.
Pyrford Pippin (IRE) Mahler M out of Dear As Gold.
Charle Brune (FR) Myboycharlie gelding out of Areef.
Django Du Pecos (FR) Forestier gelding out of Festive Du Pecos.
Fair Play To You (IRE) Arcadio gelding out of Princess Vic.
Jefferson Davis (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) Towards rear, some progress into 6th and pushed along entering straight, 6th when bad mistake and unseated rider 3 out, at Navan 2m Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Look Closer (IRE) 22-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, 9th after 3rd, chased leaders approaching 2 out, soon one pace, 11th of 20, 25 1/2l behind I See You Well (11-7) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Northern Sky (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Towards rear early, soon mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden and no impression 2 out, 8th of 15, 26 1/4l behind Lord Justice (10-12) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn sft in Sep.
Harvey Wallbanger (FR) 100-1 (11-12) Mid-division, weakened from 3 out, never a factor, 19th of 21, dist behind Gunnery Sergeant (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Steel Shadow (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Rcd in mid div, nvr nrr, wknd & pu aftr 2out, at Tyrella 3m mdn gd in Jan.
Wilton Star (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Alw rr, mod 13th by 6th, to last 4out & pu 3out, at Boulta 3m mdn gd in Nov.