Racecards
14:20 Fairyhouse (IRE)
Gleesons Butchers Novice Handicap Hurdle
- 22 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €17,000 added
- Winner: €10,472
- 2nd: €3,247
- 3rd: €1,547
- 4th: €697
- Form 27/21P5
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer E J O'Grady
- Jockey A E Lynch
held up, closer 3 out, 10th entering straight, ridden and no impression 2 out
- Form 311118
- Age 9
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer N Dooly
- Jockey D E Splaine
settled behind leaders, 9th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight
- Form 700116
- Age 5
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey J B Kane
mid-division, short of room and hampered entering straight, soon lost place, ridden towards rear 2 out, kept on one pace from before last
- Form 511070
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey D J Mullins
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to dispute 3 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, no extra before last, weakened
- Form 328613
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
soon disputed, lef after 1st, jumped left 4 out, joined and disputed next, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra from 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 3-1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer A Fleming
- Jockey D F O'Regan
held up towards rear, progress into 9th 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace
- Form F42127
- Age 4
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey B J Cooper
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression 2 out, no extra before last
- Form 1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer P J Prendergast
- Jockey R Loughran
held up towards rear, progress into mid-division before 4 out, improved into close 4th 2 out, soon challenged, ridden to lead before last, pressed last, headed closing stages of run-in and no extra
- Form 628431
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer Miss E Doyle
- Jockey J J Slevin
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden in 5th 2 out, no impression in 4th when slight mistake last, kept on same pace
- Form 623449
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey J S McGarvey
mid-division, ridden and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 90/77-32
- Age 8
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
held up towards rear, ridden and progress after 2 out, stayed on into 8th and slight mistake last, kept on same pace run-in
- Form 57/2717
- Age 10
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer Paul Power
- Jockey Miss J M Cook
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 8th 2 out, stayed on in 5th last, kept on same pace run-in
- Form 034409
- Age 5
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey M J Bolger
mid-division best, ridden and no extra entering straight, weakened
- Form 042217
- Age 6
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer C A McBratney
- Jockey Paul Townend
held up towards rear, rear and slight mistake 4 out, ridden and progress after 2 out, stayed on into 7th last, kept on same pace run-in
- Form 5677
- Age 5
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer V T O'Brien
- Jockey D G Hogan
chased leaders, 8th halfway, progress into 3rd entering straight, ridden to challenge before 2 out, led and disputed after 2 out, headed before last, no extra and kept on same pace
- Form 06337
- Age 4
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer F J Flood
- Jockey L P Dempsey
held up towards rear, ridden 2 out, no impression in 12th when slight mistake last, soon no extra
- Form 863343
- Age 6
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer T Gibney
- Jockey D E Browne
led and disputed early, headed after 1st, disputed again 3 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, no extra before last where mistake
- Form 770F-6
- Age 6
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
always towards rear, slight mistake 1st, ridden and no impression entering straight
- Form F07R08
- Age 5
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey S J Gray
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened next
- Form 750882
- Age 5
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Andrew Ring
mid-division, progress into 7th entering straight, ridden to challenge last, stayed on to lead closing stages of run-in
- Form P-21906
- Age 5
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey B R Dalton
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 576065
- Age 6
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey A W Short
mid-division best, ridden and no impression entering straight, no extra from 2 out
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
This is a tough handicap and inexperience may foil Beechmount Whisper's attempt as he only has a maiden victory at Kilbeggan to his credit, though he did win on the Flat at Dundalk a couple of weeks ago. Highland Fling makes a quick reappearance after a failed attempt at a hat-trick at Aintree and this is more his grade but Holly Flight only just got up over 2m3f at Downpatrick and this may prove too short. Artful Artist should give Tony Martin a chance of providing an opening-race double as there was plenty to like about his run at Leopardstown in December while Dakota Moirette ran very well for a long way at Cheltenham and has more scope than most of these. LA BELLA VIDA gained an impressive maiden victory at Thurles last month and makes her handicap debut on what could prove to be a lenient mark so gets the vote with JJ Slevin's claim a huge bonus.
Formwatch
The West's Awake (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) A little keen, chased leaders, 5th at 6th, closed 8th, disputed 4th and no impression into straight, mistake 2 out and no extra, 5th of 10, dist behind Livelovelaugh (11-9) at Thurles 2m 4f sft in Feb.
Coolfighter (GER) 10-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, 2nd from 2nd and progress to lead halfway, strongly pressed after 2 out, ridden and headed last, no extra run-in, 8th of 9, 14 1/4l behind She's A Star (10-9) at Galway 2m 4f Yielding in Oct.
Highland Fling (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) In touch, headway before 3 out, ridden before last, hampered soon after last, weakened run-in, 6th of 19, 14 1/2l behind Chesterfield (11-1) at Aintree 2m hcp (2) gd in Apr.
Magna Cartor 200-1 (11-7) Behind, outpaced 4 out, never a threat, 11th of 14, 36 1/2l behind Labaik (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m (1) gs in Mar.
Clara Sorrento (FR) 12-1 (11-4) Held up, ran freely early, left 2nd at 5th, ridden in 3rd 3 out, no impression next, weakened before last, 3rd of 4, 36 1/2l behind Monbeg Notorious (11-4) at Navan 2m 6f hvy in Mar.
Holly Flight (FR) 7-1 (10-11) Mid-division, headway into 3rd after 2 out, went 2nd travelling well after last, improved to dispute lead and ridden inside final furlong, led narrowly close home, all out, won at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn gd in Mar beating Fly Rory Fly (11-4) by shd, 11 ran.
Dakota Moirette (FR) 25-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders on outside, lost place before 2nd, closed from next, led before last, headed and 4th at hurdle, faded flat, 7th of 22, 9l behind Flying Tiger (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Beechmount Whisper (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) Made all, clear entering straight, ridden over 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, kept on under pressure close home, won at Leopardstown 7f hcp sft in Apr beating Club Wexford (9-6) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
La Bella Vida (IRE) 10-3 (10-11) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, progress to lead 4 out, asserted after 2 out and kept on well run-in, won at Thurles 2m mdn sft in Mar beating Tikken Away (11-4) by 6l, 17 ran.
Zig Zag (IRE) 66-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, not much room before 2 out, lost place before last, 9th of 22, 12 1/2l behind Flying Tiger (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Artful Artist (IRE) 4-1jfav (10-12) Chased leaders, slightly impeded 2nd, challenged travelling smoothly straight, led 1f out, kept on final furlong, headed on line, 2nd of 17, hd behind Concordin (11-2) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Bakers Street 12-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, progress to lead before 1st, pressed halfway, disputed after 6th, headed before 4 out, ridden in 5th after 3 out, no extra before straight, 7th of 9, 29 3/4l behind Magna Cartor (11-5) at Wexford 2m gd in Oct.
Loupgarou (FR) 16-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden in 7th 3 out, no impression, 9th of 14, dist behind Miss Eyecatcher (11-5) at Wexford 2m 4f mdn sft in Apr.
Mountain Kingdom (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Slowly away, in rear, headway 4 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, soon no impression, 7th of 11, 20 3/4l behind Andratx (9-10) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp gd in Mar.
Muhaafiz (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden over 2f out, weakened, 8th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Aared (9-9) at Naas 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Alcander (FR) 20-1 (11-0) Soon chased leaders, moderate 5th from 3rd, not fluent 3 out, 8th into straight, soon no extra, 7th of 16, 36 1/4l behind Meri Devie (10-7) at Leopardstown 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Slicker City (IRE) 8-1 (10-3) Led, ridden and pressed after 2 out, disputed approaching last, headed run-in, no extra in 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 16, 1 3/4l behind Close Shave (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Babanango (FR) 16-1 (10-5) Held up towards rear, progress entering straight, ridden into 9th 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 6th of 16, 15 1/4l behind Close Shave (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Baron Von Chill 33-1 (11-4) Prominent, soon 2nd, pushed along from 3 out, dropped to 6th and under pressure into straight, weakened, 8th of 10, dist behind Jefferson Davis (10-10) at Wexford 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Fridaynightlights (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Soon raced in moderate 3rd, slight mistake 7th, closer order from before next, closed up in 2nd into straight, on terms from before 2 out, headed and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 8, 4l behind Stay With It (11-9) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp sft in Mar.
Roi De Dubai (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 5th 4 out, ridden and no impression from 2 out, 6th of 11, 6 1/4l behind Holly Flight (10-11) at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn gd in Mar.
Pat's Pearl (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Mid-division, ridden into 6th before 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 22 3/4l behind Chirico Vallis (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Mar.