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16:30 Fairyhouse (IRE)
I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle Series Final (Grade B)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 3m 110y
- Going: Yielding (Yielding to Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €50,000 added
- Winner: €30,000
- 2nd: €10,000
- 3rd: €5,000
- 4th: €2,500
- Form 50-4123
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
tracked leader, disputed from 4th, led before 6th, pressed 4 out, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra in 3rd before last, kept on one pace
- Form 46-321P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to challenge approaching 2 out, under pressure in 2nd after 2 out, no impression on winner when mistake last, kept on same pace, lost 2nd close home
- Form 54U341
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer E Mullins
- Jockey Conor Clarke
led and disputed, headed before 6th, slight mistakes 7th and 5 out, pressed leader 4 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no extra 2 out
- Form 232510
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey L P Dempsey
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression after 3 out, weakened
- Form 16146P
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer S O O'Brien
- Jockey M M McDonagh
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, closer 4 out, ridden in 4th entering straight, no extra 2 out
- Form 561108
- Age 8
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer M Brassil
- Jockey Ricky Doyle
held up in mid-division, progress 3 out, closer in 4th before 2 out where mistake, soon ridden, no impression before last, kept on one pace
- Form 2-32115
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer Paul Power
- Jockey D E Mullins
mid-division, ridden and no impression entering straight, soon no extra and weakened
- Form 57-9311
- Age 5
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer P T Foley
- Jockey Aidan Kelly
tracked leaders, mistake 4th, 4th halfway, ridden entering straight, under pressure before 2 out, no impression in 5th before last, stayed on run-in to go 2nd close home
- Form 533-241
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer Jonathan Sweeney
- Jockey M J M O'Sullivan
mid-division, improved to press leaders 3 out, led 2 out, asserted before last, shaken up briefly run-in, easily
- Form 8-U273P
- Age 7
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer T Gibney
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
held up towards rear, slight mistake 2nd, ridden in 8th entering straight, no extra before 2 out, weakened
- Form 0-13130
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer T Gibney
- Jockey K Callaghan
always towards rear, slight mistake 3 out, weakened
- Form 525354
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey P J Carberry
held up towards rear, fell 3 out
- Form 1/2-111P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey C McGivern
NonRunner
- Form P-311F2
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Danny Gilligan
NonRunner
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Gordon Elliott has three entries and both Favori De Champdou and Landrake are ridden by 7lb claimers. The former was on a four-timer when pulled up in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham where he pulled too hard and would have to be considered on an earlier Grade 2 victory at Limerick. Landrake is the only course winner having won over 2m4f and will enjoy the conditions more than most. Seabank Bistro also pulled up in the Albert Bartlett but is very closely matched with Landrake on a line through the consistent Corbetts Cross. Western Walk landed a Navan maiden in good style and makes his handicap debut but VERDANT PLACE (NAP) has been improving at a rate of knots and the booking of Aidan Kelly with his 7lb claim can see him complete a hat-trick.
Formwatch
Harry Des Ongrais (FR) 7-1 (11-3) In touch, not fluent in 3rd at 2nd, no impression on leaders before last where not fluent, kept on same pace, 3rd of 5, 7 1/4l behind Favori De Champdou (11-3) at Limerick 2m 7f (1) Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Seabank Bistro (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Well placed until squeezed out approaching 1st, towards rear and never travelling after, tailed off and pulled up before 3 out, at Cheltenham 3m (1) sft in Mar.
Hardy Bloke (FR) 10-3 (11-12) Made all, not jump fluently, asserted approaching 2 out, ridden before last and kept on well run-in, won at Wexford 3m hvy in Mar beating Jumping Jet (12-0) by 9 1/2l, 6 ran.
Sam's Choice (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Rear of mid-division, dropped to rear and ridden after 9th, weakened, 16th of 17, dist behind Perceval Legallois (10-12) at Leopardstown 3m hcp Yielding in Feb.
The Gradual Slope (IRE) 9-2 (11-10) Led, ridden and headed 4 out, weakened, pulled up before 3 out, at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hvy in Mar.
Desertmore House (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Towards rear, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace from before last, 8th of 11, 17l behind Carnfunnock (10-2) at Naas 2m 3f hcp sft in Mar.
Shannon Glory (IRE) 11-4 (11-2) Tracked leaders, headway to lead briefly after 5th, 2nd when not fluent 4 out, pushed along and dropped to 4th 2 out, 5th and no impression run-in, 5th of 6, 12 1/4l behind Nikini (10-12) at Listowel 2m 4f gd in Sep.
Verdant Place (IRE) 5-2fav (10-4) Mid-division, 9th after 8th, headway before 2 out, closed after 2 out, led before last, where mistake, driven out closing stages, won at Punchestown 3m hcp Yielding in Feb beating Gallant John Joe (11-12) by 3l, 17 ran.
Western Walk (IRE) 13-8 (11-12) Tracked leaders, headway to dispute lead 3 out, led travelling well next, pushed along before last, stayed on well under hands and heels run-in, comfortably, won at Navan 2m 6f mdn Good - Yielding in Mar beating Jimmy Chou Pecos Aa (11-12) by 3 3/4l, 10 ran.
Mr Saxobeat (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders on inner, ridden and dropped to 8th 4 out, weakened, pulled up before 3 out, at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hvy in Mar.
Story Rory (IRE) 40-1 (10-2) Mid-division, lost place after 3 out, soon well beaten, tailed off, 12th of 15, dist behind Shoot First (10-12) at Cheltenham 3m hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Rebellious Gale (IRE) 5-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along after 2 out and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace inside final furlong to go 4th close home, 4th of 15, 8l behind Dr Val (11-3) at Punchestown 3m hcp Yielding in Feb.
Favori De Champdou (FR) 12-1 (11-7) Raced keenly in mid-division, headway chasing leaders after 3rd, weakened 3 out, tailed off and pulled up on run to the last, at Cheltenham 3m (1) sft in Mar.
Landrake 9-4 (11-7) Quickly away and led, soon clear, reduced advantage and slight mistake 3 out, ridden 2 out, joined at last, headed after last, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Senior Chief (11-4) at Navan 2m 6f hvy in Mar.