Racecards
16:00 Gowran Park (IRE)
Holden Plant Rentals Handicap (45-65) (Div 2)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,000
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €1,000
- 4th: €500
- Form 404950
- Age 9
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey James J Doyle
mid-division, ridden entering straight, 13th 2f out, headway into 8th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
- Form 1366-00
- Age 4
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey S Foley
chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no impression
- Form 9-770
- Age 4
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer J G Coogan
- Jockey D N Curran
chased leaders on outer, ridden over 2f out, no impression
- Form 90-9007
- Age 4
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Mr C McConnell
led, ridden and headed 2f out, dropped to 3rd over 1f out, no impression final furlong
- Form 6-41400
- Age 5
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer P J Hayes
- Jockey Chris Hayes
chased leaders, pushed along and improved to lead on inner 2f out, soon ridden clear, stayed on well final furlong
- Form 000-621
- Age 6
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer T Doyle
- Jockey M P Sheehy
mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression
- Form 6000-00
- Age 5
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer Mrs P Dobbs
- Jockey Colin Keane
towards rear, short of room over 2f out and switched left to stands' side rail, went 10th 1f out, kept on without threatening leaders, 4th close home
- Form 521068
- Age 6
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer P Martin
- Jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle
mid-division, ridden in 11th over 2f out, weakened
- Form 40-3554
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 51
fly-jump leaving stalls, soon chased leaders, ridden in 7th 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
- Form 6950-91
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer E Doyle
- Jockey M A Enright
dwelt, always behind, never a factor
- Form 134240
- Age 5
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer B W Duke
- Jockey Rory Cleary
rear of mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor
Wand
42- Form 09-0908
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer L Smyth
- Jockey Robbie Colgan
mid-division, ridden in 6th over 2f out, weakened
- Form 80-0005
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer E D Delany
- Jockey Wayne Lordan
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden 2f out, moderate 10th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
- Form 00/9-006
- Age 7
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer T Cleary
- Jockey D E Sheehy
towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor
- Form 500-000
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer P Stafford
- Jockey Ms N A Kane
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, weakened
- Form 6265-09
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer Miss H McLoughlin
- Jockey Declan McDonogh
slowly into stride, pushed along and soon mid-division on inner, ridden and headway into 5th 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, kept on in 2nd final furlong
- Form 857-070
- Age 7
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 56
- Form 520-559
- Age 4
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 60
In depth
Verdict
Shona Mea was in excellent form at this time a year ago, winning here and at Leopardstown. She's respected despite moderate recent form while Gatsby Cap is another course and distance winner who is gradually dropping to a winnable mark. Strategic Fortune was a 50/1 chance when scoring over 7f at Cork for which he's up 6lb so SUMMER'S DREAM (NAP) looks set to complete a quick double. Just touched off by the in-form Is That Love at Roscommon, she went one better over this course and distance on Monday and can defy a 5lb rise. Neyland and Gregory's Gift are others to consider.
Formwatch
Mulzamm (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Mid-division early, 15th before halfway, kept on same pace from under 2f out, 14th of 28, 16 1/2l behind Zephron (10-0) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Shona Mea (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Mid-division early, disputed 13th 3f out, soon no impression, 18th of 23, 14 1/4l behind Pretty Rebel (9-11) at Curragh 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
The Aul Dubliner (IRE) 33-1 (9-8) Mid-division early, 20th halfway, one pace 2f out, 16th of 30, 12 1/2l behind No More Porter (8-13) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Windham Belle (IRE) 40-1 (10-0) Reared leaving stalls and ran freely early, soon rear of mid-division, 6th halfway, came wide entering straight, ridden over 2f out, progress 1 1/2f out, weakened under 1f out, 7th of 14, 6l behind Dark Design (8-10) at Gowran Park 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Gatsby Cap (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, 12th 2 1/2f out, came wide entering straight, soon lost place and under pressure, kept on without threatening final furlong, 12th of 19, 6 1/4l behind Harbanaker (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Summer's Dream 2-1fav (9-6) In touch, 3rd halfway, improved to lead over 2f out, strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, kept on well final furlong, all out close home, held on, won at Gowran Park 1m hcp gd in Jun beating Chimeric (9-5) by hd, 14 ran.
Airgead (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Towards rear on outer, never a factor, kept on one pace on outer in straight, 12th of 20, 7 1/2l behind Overheer (9-8) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Neyland 40-1 (8-6) Rear of mid-division, no impression early straight and not clear run 1 1/2f out, kept on well between horses inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 8th of 19, 4 1/4l behind Eagle's Flight (10-1) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Gregory's Gift (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden and headway over 1f out, 4th 1f out, soon no impression, kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Mary Salome (10-2) at Listowel 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Strategic Fortune (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) Missed break, raced in rear, travelled well and progress over 2f out, switched left to challenge 1f out, soon led, driven out, won at Cork 7f hcp Yielding in Apr beating Muraahin (9-13) by 1 1/4l, 15 ran.
Pride Of Pimlico (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Prominent early, soon tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, 11th of 15, 9 3/4l behind Wee Pablo (9-8) at Listowel 7f hcp sft in Jun.
Wand 20-1 (9-4) Close up, 3rd to clear leaders after 5f, took closer order in 4th halfway, under pressure 2f out, came wide entering straight, soon lost place and ridden, no extra under 1f out, 8th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Dazzling Darren (10-1) at Sligo 1m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Basrah Breeze (IRE) 18-1 (8-10) Chased leader, 7th halfway, travelled well and progress entering straight, ridden in 3rd under 2f out, no impression on leaders under 1f out, no extra closing stages and dropped to 5th, 5th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Dark Design (8-10) at Gowran Park 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Bruinneall (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Mid-division, niggled along in 6th over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression 1f out, one paced under 1f out, 6th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Summer's Dream (9-6) at Gowran Park 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Cobb And Co (IRE) 125-1 (9-3) Ran freely and soon prominent, led after 1 1/2f, ridden and headed 2 1/2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, weakened, last of 14, 18 1/4l behind Malbas (10-1) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Is Fantastic (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Soon chased leaders, closer in 7th after halfway, effort straight, one pace over 1f out, 9th of 15, 7 1/4l behind Morph Speed (10-2) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Pulsating (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 16th of 19, 14 3/4l behind Navorrosse (9-6) at Cork 7f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Slieve Bearnagh (IRE) 17-2 (9-13) Rear of mid-division, ridden and progress 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no extra closing stages, 9th of 20, 4 1/2l behind Drummer (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp gd in Jun.