Racecards
20:20 Fairyhouse (IRE)
Ratoath Handicap (47-65) (Div 2)
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f
- Going: Good to Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €5,600 added
- Winner: €3,850
- 2nd: €882
- 3rd: €378
- 4th: €210
- Form 216835
- Age 4
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey K J Manning
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 4550-08
- Age 4
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer J J Coleman
- Jockey Colin Keane
held up towards rear, wide in 11th entering straight, ridden in 13th 2f out, kept on well final furlong to 2nd close home
- Form 061258
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey I J Brennan
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
- Form 066-200
- Age 5
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer H Rogers
- Jockey Chris Hayes
towards rear, some late headway from over 1f out
- Form 0050/4-
- Age 7
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer D Broad
- Jockey B A Curtis
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden into 6th 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
- Form 632048-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Gary Carroll
always towards rear
- Form 48-9095
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer S Fahey
- Jockey P J Smullen
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, no extra and kept on one pace
- Form 0/76
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer S G O'Donnell
- Jockey J A Heffernan
mid-division, ridden in 10th 2f out, soon no extra
Akram (IRE)
585- Form 989508/
- Age 10
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer N Madden
- Jockey Fran Berry
mid-division, headway under 2f out, ridden into 7th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd close home
- Form 720800-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 49
dwelt, always towards rear
The Reek
103- Form U97-046
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 48
- Trainer P Martin
- Jockey A P Thornton
chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, lost 2nd closing stages
- Form 792505
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer P Hennessy
- Jockey Declan McDonogh
led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 229-960
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey C P Hoban
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out
- Form 979/027-
- Age 12
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer F Oakes
- Jockey N G McCullagh
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
- Form 00/070-0
- Age 5
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer J T Gorman
- Jockey M C Hussey
always towards rear
- Form 426-046
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 47
mid-division, ridden in 12th 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
- Form 454-609
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer Ms J Morgan
- Jockey Wayne Lordan
mid-division, 7th halfway, headway in 4th 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong, comfortably
- Form 780/746
- Age 6
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 47
mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, no extra and kept on one pace
- Form 632760-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 62
In depth
Verdict
Unlike the first division, none of these arrive in any sort of form but something has to win and it might as well be GORT NA MONA. Jim Bolger's filly only has one success to her credit but she's reasonably consistent and may find this track and trip to her liking. Prince Of Dubai is well enough handicapped on the bulk of last year's form but Night Singer was a big disappointment when fancied at Clonmel last time. First Friday has shown on occasions that a race of this nature is within his scope but the market should be watched for clues as to the remainder.
Formwatch
Gort Na Mona (USA) 8-1 (9-8) Prominent, ridden and on terms approaching 3f out, headed approaching final furlong, soon no extra and kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Beau Michael (9-11) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f Handicap (47-70) (4yo+) gf in May.
Massabini (USA) 16-1 (8-7) Reluctant to enter stalls, prominent, led before halfway, headed entering straight, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon no extra and weakened, 8th of 9, 18l behind Ansaab (9-11) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp 60-90 in Apr.
Night Singer 3-1fav (9-9) Rear of mid-division, closer in 7th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression, 8th of 15, 11l behind Florry Knox (8-12) at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gf in May.
Cave Artist (IRE) 20-1 (12-0) 14th of 21, 28l behind Broadway Twist (11-7) at Punchestown 1m 7f stks sft in May.
Clonsilla Fath (IRE) 25-1 (9-11) Always prominent, led over 3f out, headed and kept on same pace from 1f out, 4th of 26, 7l behind Minsk (11-4) at Curragh 1m 4f gnt amt hcp 0-85 sft in Sep.
Reasons Unknown (IRE) 3-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden to go 3rd entering straight, soon no extra under pressure, 8th of 12, 8l behind Gap Of Dunloe (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Sep.
Tidal Star 20-1 (9-4) Towards rear, ridden early straight and some headway to go 6th inside final furlong, kept on under pressure, 5th of 16, 7l behind Man Of Erin (8-8) at Naas 7f app hcp 47-65 in May.
Blue Medecis (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Towards rear, never a factor, 7th 2f out, no impression in 6th from 1f out, 6th of 11, 8l behind Badger Daly (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol in Apr.
Akram (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, late headway in 15th over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 8th of 24, 6l behind Siege Of Ennis (9-9) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp 50-75 gd in Jul '10.
Golden Starlet (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Towards rear, wide on bend past stands, ridden over 3f out, soon no impression, 12th of 14, 32l behind Leroy Parker (9-8) at Sligo 1m 2f 3yo app hcp 0-70 in Aug.
The Reek 12-1 (8-10) Mid-division, headway into 5th 2f out, ridden in 4th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 14, 6l behind East Of Tara (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Feb.
First Friday (IRE) 13-2 (8-11) Chased leaders, moderate 4th under 6f out, lost place and no impression 3f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 9, 12l behind Clarach (9-11) at Tramore 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gf.
Grainne Whale (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Rear of mid-division, ridden straight, no impression and kept on same pace from under 2f out, 11th of 18, 11l behind Landsdowne (9-12) at Cork 7f hcp 47-65 gs in May.
Mooretown Boy (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Towards rear, some headway 2f out, kept on one pace under pressure without troubling principals, 7th of 14, 8l behind Jeangeorges (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Sep.
Rockin N Reelin (USA) 20-1 (8-10) Never better than mid-division, weakened before straight, 12th of 16, 15l behind On The Loose (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m hcp 47-65 sft in Apr.
Via Del Corso 7-1 (8-11) Towards rear, some headway from 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 16, 7l behind Man Of Erin (8-8) at Naas 7f app hcp 47-65 in May.
Xsquared (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 8l behind Misty Lane (9-6) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in May.
King Of Kilberry (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Soon mid-division, closer in 5th 3f out, challenged on outer in 4th from 2f out, no extra and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 13, 15l behind Forest Minx (9-5) at Tramore 1m 4f hcp 47-65 gf.
Prince Of Dubai (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into close 3rd 2f out, soon no extra, 10th of 14, 12l behind Flavia Tatiana (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-70 pol in Oct.