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13:15 Fairyhouse (IRE)
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- 16 Runners
- Distance: 2m 7f 110y
- Going: Soft to Heavy (Heavy in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €11,000 added
- Winner: €6,775
- 2nd: €2,101
- 3rd: €1,002
- 4th: €450
- Form 5604-PF
- Age 8
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer T O'Brien
- Jockey D E Splaine
close up and disputed lead, lost place from 10th, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 61/0966-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer J J Walsh
- Jockey A McCurtin
towards rear for most, never a factor
- Form 32/00U1-
- Age 10
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer P Stafford
- Jockey A E Lynch
held up, 13th from 7th, no danger approaching 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 4P12-31
- Age 9
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer J P Dempsey
- Jockey L P Dempsey
led and disputed, headed before 4 out, on terms again 2 out, soon led and went clear, kept on run-in, headed at line
- Form 9902P0
- Age 8
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer T Cooper
- Jockey K J Brouder
mid-division early, 10th from 7th, no extra from before 3 out, pulled up before last
- Form 7U798-1
- Age 11
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer P Rooney
- Jockey C D Maxwell
soon chased leaders, slightly slow 3rd, 6th from 7th, pushed along briefly 8th, reminders 10th, one pace approaching straight
- Form 22B-462
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer S Byrne
- Jockey M J Bolger
mid-division early, 12th from 7th, no extra from before 3 out, pulled up before last
- Form 00/0765
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey R P Treacy
mid-division early, 7th from 7th, no extra and pulled up approaching 3 out
- Form 674523
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer F J Flood
- Jockey Danny Mullins
held up, 11th from 7th, some headway but no impression from before straight, one pace
- Form 5P09F8
- Age 9
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer R Tyner
- Jockey Phillip Enright
towards rear, no impression when mistake 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 78-0065
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer M McCullagh
- Jockey P D Kennedy
soon prominent, 4th from 7th, almost on terms before 4 out where mistake, dropped to 4th approaching straight, mistake 2 out and no extra
- Form 077499
- Age 8
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer Miss M M Gannon
- Jockey J J Slevin
soon chased leaders, 5th from 7th, moderate 3rd approaching straight, ridden and headway when slight mistake last, stayed on well run-in to lead at line
- Form 51661U
- Age 13
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer R Donohoe
- Jockey Brian Hayes
mid-division early, 8th from 7th, closed up next to be prominent, led before 4 out, joined 2 out, soon headed and no extra, eased run-in
- Form 06P524
- Age 7
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer V T O'Brien
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
mid-division early, 9th from 7th, no impression approaching straight
- Form 2/3P-9U6
- Age 11
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer Ms H P Markham
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
tracked leaders, 3rd from 7th, lost place from before 4 out, soon weakened, tailed off
Town Pond (IRE)
166- Form 5534-0P
- Age 11
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer Peter L Kavanagh
- Jockey M A Enright
soon towards rear, 14th from 7th, some headway but no impression when slight mistake 2 out, no extra
- Form 07P21-6
- Age 9
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 100
In depth
Verdict
MOONLONE LANE won over slightly shorter on heavy ground here two years ago and landed a handicap at Down Royal when last seen in December. He's not badly treated and conditions are in his favour and though the long absence is a concern he can make a successful reappearance. Dinnie's Vinnie and Ard Cregg had a real battle at Downpatrick last month with the former just coming out on top. The runner-up may have been a bit unlucky but didn't do much for the form at Galway later and has a strike-rate of 1-36. Witness Of Fashion is at the veteran stage but it didn't prevent him beating the prolific Poormans Hill over 2m5f here last week. He's up 6lb but a similar run would see him in the frame. The Bay Birch was only narrowly beaten into third so should have a chance of reversing the form on these terms.
Formwatch
Hes Our Vinnie (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Soon tracked leader in 2nd, not fluent in 4th at 6th, mistake and fell at 9th, at Galway 2m 7f hcp hvy in Oct.
Instant Smile (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Towards rear, 6th after 4th, detached and ridden after 3 out, weakened, 6th of 7, 36 3/4l behind Double Scores (11-12) at Limerick 2m 2f hvy in Mar.
Moonlone Lane (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, led 8th, ridden and pressed before last, kept on well run-in, won at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp sft in Dec beating Paper Lantern (10-11) by 1l, 16 ran.
Dinnie's Vinnie (IRE) 9-4fav (11-7) Led and disputed, not fluent 3rd, headed after 6th, ridden in 2nd after 2 out, slightly impeded last, kept on best run-in to lead close home, won at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp Yielding in Oct beating Ard Cregg (10-9) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Old Time Melody (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, jumped left, close 3rd and jumped left 3 out, soon ridden and weakened quickly, 10th of 11, dist behind Witness Of Fashion (10-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp sft in Nov.
Witness Of Fashion (IRE) 20-1 (10-3) Tracked leaders, moderate 3rd 4 out, improved to dispute lead 3 out, led 2 out, soon ridden, joined approaching last, stayed on well under pressure run-in to regain narrow lead close home, won at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp sft in Nov beating Poormans Hill (12-1) by nk, 11 ran.
Buzzkillbob (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 10th after 7th, improved to 6th before 4 out, 5th 2 out, kept on same pace after last to 2nd close home, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 17, 22l behind Tomcoole Lad (9-13) at Galway 2m 7f hcp hvy in Oct.
Jonathan Wild (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Soon tracked leaders, 3rd after 2nd, 2nd after 8th, slight mistake 3 out, no extra and not fluent 2 out, 5th of 9, 33 1/4l behind Presenting Julio (11-2) at Killarney 2m 5f hcp gd in Aug.
The Bay Birch (IRE) 8-1 (10-4) Mid-division, closer in 5th 4 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, 3rd before last, not fluent at last, kept on under pressure run-in, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Witness Of Fashion (10-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp sft in Nov.
Chase The Clouds (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Held up, 8th after 2nd, no impression from before 3 out, 8th of 11, dist behind Bamako Moriviere (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m Good - Yielding in Oct.
Diggin Deep (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Soon chased leaders, 6th at 3rd, closer in 3rd at 9th, dropped to 7th approaching straight, one pace, 5th of 14, 18 1/4l behind No Pressure Pat (11-7) at Wexford 3m hcp hvy in Oct.
Erkindale Lady (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Mid-division best, ridden and no extra before 3 out, 9th of 15, 36 1/4l behind La Bella Vida (11-7) at Thurles 2m 2f Yielding in Oct.
Tomcoole Lad (IRE) 5-1 (10-1) Disputing lead when unseated rider at 1st, at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp sft in Nov.
Ard Cregg (IRE) 8-1 (10-6) Rear of mid-division, progress to 8th after 7th, improved to 4th at 10th, 3rd 2 out, no impression after last, kept on one pace, 4th of 17, 27 1/4l behind Tomcoole Lad (9-13) at Galway 2m 7f hcp hvy in Oct.
Night Sir (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Mid-division, closer in 4th 4 out, ridden and no impression from next, 6th of 11, 20 1/4l behind Witness Of Fashion (10-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp sft in Nov.
Town Pond (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Towards rear and slow 1st, soon behind, pulled up before 4th, at Tramore 2m 6f hcp gf in Jun.
Flynsini (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, 6th after 5th, badly hampered and lost place after 9th, 7th 2 out, no extra after last, 6th of 17, dist behind Tomcoole Lad (9-13) at Galway 2m 7f hcp hvy in Oct.
Surrogate Lad (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Always last, slight mistake 1st, weakened from 8th, soon tailed off, last of 6, dist behind Bright Tomorrow (11-3) at Down Royal 2m 4f Yielding in Mar.
Shanklys Dawn (IRE) 8-1 (10-3) Towards rear and pushed along in rear from 4 out, no impression from 3 out and kept on past beaten horses from before last, 9th of 12, 28l behind Dinnie's Vinnie (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp Yielding in Oct.