Racecards
15:30 Gowran Park (IRE)
Inistioge Maiden Hurdle
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places
- Surface: Turf
- €10,500 added
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer S J Kelly
- Jockey P F Mangan
mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from after 3 out
- Form P743
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
mid-division, 9th after 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
- Form 59
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P F Sullivan
- Jockey J R Barry
attempted to refuse and unseated rider 2nd
- Form 37
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey B T O'Connell
prominent, soon led, joined before straight, soon headed and no impression
Fiddler Lake
179- Form 7
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P Cluskey
- Jockey Robbie Colgan
always towards rear
- Form 417535
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J J Lambe
- Jockey D J Condon
chased leaders, 7th from 3 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before next
- Form 966536
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer L Lennon
- Jockey P J Benson
always towards rear
- Form 232
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey A E Lynch
chased leaders, 6th after 4 out, no impression under pressure from next
- Form P6F5
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer C W J Farrell
- Jockey Phillip Enright
prominent throughout, slight mistake 6th, challenged under pressure and on terms 2 out, soon headed and no extra from before last
Shinkansen (IRE)
366- Form 008-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey J P Elliott
towards rear, reminder 6th, never a factor
- Form P-F0058
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer R Sweeney
- Jockey Mr C J Sweeney
led early, prominent, 3rd after 4 out, no extra from before next
- Form 783534
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer C F Swan
- Jockey D N Russell
soon mid-division, closer in 6th 3 out, 4th next, kept on same pace without threatening under pressure from before last
Tabaahi (IRE)
116- Form 00
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey S P McCann
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
- Form 00055
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 98
always prominent, on terms from before straight, headed and kept on without matching winner from last
- Form 000
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer P Meany
- Jockey S W Jackson
soon behind, pulled up before 3 out
Najemi (IRE)
32- Form 045540
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey R M Power
mid-division best, kept on without threatening straight
- Form 00700
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer S T Nolan
- Jockey R J Molloy
soon chased leaders, not jump well early, 11th 6 out, no extra after 4 out
Pozyc (FR)
34- Form 2
- Age 4
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
mid-division, closed to track leaders 3 out, ridden to challenge after next, going best before last where on terms when not fluent, led and stayed on well run-in
- Form 465935
- Age 4
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer D T Hughes
- Jockey B J Cooper
chased leaders, closer in 4th 3 out, 5th before straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 2 out
In depth
Verdict
Romanesco was an odds-on failure at Limerick and looks like a horse who needs a marathon trip. Tara Warrior has some decent form and should get competitive though he has been looking very one-paced and is another who may do better over further. POZYC twice finished runner-up on the level at Dundalk before a very promising debut over timber at Clonmel a month ago when just touched off by Mazara with subsequent winner The Cockney Squire in third. Forestside has shown ability in big-field maidens and is one to keep an eye on in the market.
Formwatch
Baileanbhricoig (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, 10th of 14, well behind Lancetto (11-12) at Wexford 2m 5yo mdn hdl gd in Mar.
De Bartishell (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 4 out, ridden in 4th and no extra 2 out, kept on same pace in 3rd from before last, 3rd of 18, 24l behind Lascalahall (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl sft in Mar.
Dr Anubis (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) In touch, 6th over 3f out, no extra before straight, 9th of 13, 43l behind Headford Flyer (11-7) at Clonmel 2m N H flat in Mar.
Fearless Warrior 7-1 (11-7) Towards rear, some headway in moderate 8th 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 19, 23l behind Jim Bowie (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl in Mar.
Fiddler Lake 33-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, lost place 4 out, moderate 9th 3 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 45l behind Almolahek (11-9) at Downpatrick 2m 2f 4yo mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Forestside (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden entering straight, no extra in 3rd 2 out, 5th before last, left 4th, kept on one pace, 5th of 25, 17l behind Some Slam (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn hdl in Mar.
Lord Multifix (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Held up in touch, reminders before 7th and dropped to rear, never dangerous after, 6th of 8, 30l behind Solway Ally (10-7) at Ayr 3m nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Mar.
Romanesco (FR) 4-7fav (11-4) Always prominent, disputed lead after 4th until led 6 out, pressed from early straight, headed at last and no extra on run-in, 2nd of 17, 4l behind Prince Of Forwards (11-4) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hdl (4-6yo) in Mar.
Selskar (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Prominent, moderate 3rd halfway, 2nd and closed on leader after 4 out, led next, headed 2 out, 5th and no extra after last, 5th of 15, 18l behind Day Of Destiny (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 5yo mdn hdl hvy.
Shinkansen (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression 4 out, kept on one pace straight, 8th of 19, well behind Moville (11-7) at Navan 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Feb '09.
Soft Hands (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Settled 4th, lost place after 4 out, no extra from next, 8th of 13, 47l behind Ilikeyou (10-7) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 in Mar.
Stonethrower (IRE) 11-2 (11-1) Always prominent, 3rd 3 out, disputed lead under pressure 2 out, soon no extra and dropped to 4th at last, kept on one pace, 4th of 18, 14l behind Night Alliance (11-1) at Limerick 2m 5f Handicap Hurdle (80-109) (4yo+) in Mar.
Tabaahi (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Mid-division best, no impression from before 3 out, 15th of 26, well behind Hollo Ladies (11-7) at Navan 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Take A Stroll (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, improved into 3rd 3 out, ridden before 2 out, dropped to 5th and no extra approaching last, 5th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Mazara (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl in Mar.
Ardkilly Belle (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Soon mid-division, 12th 4 out, no extra from next, 17th of 20, well behind Ambitious Fan (10-9) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl sft in Mar.
Lilys Delight (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 12th of 19, well behind Jim Bowie (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl in Mar.
Najemi (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Prominent, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden and moderate 5th approaching straight, weakened before 2 out, 10th of 18, 32l behind Guzzle An Go (10-13) at Limerick 2m 3f mares mdn hdl in Mar.
Wrengirl (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden into moderate 8th 3 out, kept on one pace, 10th of 19, 48l behind Jim Bowie (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl in Mar.
Pozyc (FR) 5-2 (10-9) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, progress 3 out, 4th next, soon ridden, no impression until ran on strongly in the closing stages, 2nd of 18, 1/2l behind Mazara (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl in Mar.
Tara Warrior (IRE) 7-1 (10-9) Chased leaders in 6th, ridden 4 out, 5th and no impression from 2 out, one pace, 5th of 13, 26l behind Final Approach (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 2f 4yo mdn hdl in Mar.
Normandybay (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Mid-division, weakened after 4 out, 16th of 21, well behind Siberian Tiger (11-12) at Cork 2m 5yo mdn hdl in Mar.
The Boston Burglar (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, 13th of 21, well behind Siberian Tiger (11-12) at Cork 2m 5yo mdn hdl in Mar.
Caislean Beag (IRE) Windsor Castle gelding out of Sidsaid.