Racecards
15:20 Gowran Park (IRE)
Gowran Park Racing Club 2011 Handicap Hurdle (80-109)
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Heavy (Hurdle Course: Soft, Soft to Heavy in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €10,500 added
- Winner: €7,246
- 2nd: €1,785
- 3rd: €840
- 4th: €525
- Form 2U157-9
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer Michael Barry
- Jockey J M Allen
never better than mid-division
- Form 0921P7
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer D T Hughes
- Jockey R Loughran
close up, on terms 4 out, led next, headed 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
Supreme Builder
299- Form 113/FP4-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey J L Cullen
never better than mid-division
- Form 1500P0
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer E J O'Grady
- Jockey Andrew J McNamara
chased leaders, weakened from before 3 out
- Form 9/75206-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey D N Russell
held up, progress into 10th approaching 3 out, 5th before straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace
- Form 6412-03
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey S W Jackson
held up, some progress from before 6 out, 9th before straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace
- Form 438/9-62
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey D J Condon
soon mid-division, improved into 6th approaching 3 out, 3rd 2 out, challenged under pressure and on terms before last, stayed on best to edge ahead near finish
- Form 4103U0
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer A Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
towards rear, pushed along 6 out, soon no danger, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 0U2459
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer C F Swan
- Jockey A P Heskin
tracked leaders, on terms 4 out, 4th next, dropped to 8th and no impression from before straight
- Form 8044P-P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer P Martin
- Jockey Robbie Colgan
prominent, weakened from 4 out
- Form 2436-9U
- Age 11
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer M Hourigan
- Jockey C V Ring
led and disputed, headed and no extra from 3 out
- Form 30P030
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 99
slowly away and towards rear for most, never a factor
- Form 530-427
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer T Cooper
- Jockey B J Cooper
chased leaders, 7th before straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
- Form 04F732
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 99
chased leaders, 4th before straight, no impression from 2 out
- Form 0606-06
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 93
fell 3rd
- Form 162600
- Age 7
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer D Miley
- Jockey Mr D MacAuley
always prominent, keen hold, on terms 4 out, dropped to 3rd and ridden before straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 2 out
- Form 008-02
- Age 5
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer C Bowe
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
soon chased leaders, closed into 2nd before straight, led 2 out, strongly pressed and joined before last, stayed on well run-in, headed near finish
- Form 0060-01
- Age 5
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey Paul Townend
chased leaders, closed 4 out, 5th approaching next, weakened from before straight
- Form 21/9800
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer E F Gallagher
- Jockey P F Mangan
soon towards rear, reminders before 6 out, soon no danger
- Form 79-F007
- Age 4
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer D Murphy
- Jockey I J McCarthy
never better than mid-division
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
A tough handicap where stamina will come into play which suggests WHISKEY HALL can follow up his recent surprise success on his first start over today's trip at Clonmel where he relished every yard on the soft ground. A 7lb hike doesn't look harsh but the likes of Katys Girl and Killeenmore will ensure he doesn't have things his own way. The former is still a maiden after 11 starts over timber and has yet to race beyond 2m4f but looks every inch a stayer while Noel Meade's charge has had very little racing and was having only her second start in a year when a very close second to Cayo Levantado at Navan two weeks ago where Current Resession was a close third. Representing showed her first sign of ability when runner-up to Derinlaur at Naas 10 days ago and looks on the upgrade.
Formwatch
Colls Corner (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, 9th of 13, 41l behind Flemensford (9-9) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft.
Talab 25-1 (11-6) Chased leader early, 5th halfway, soon lost place, dropped towards rear 6 out, no impression after, 7th of 10, 12l behind Macville (11-4) at Limerick 2m 5f lst nov hdl (4yo+) (1) gd in Oct.
Supreme Builder 12-1 (10-12) Held up in rear, headway 5 out, driven and outpaced before next, soon weakened, tailed off, 4th of 5, 32l behind Door Boy (11-4) at Newcastle 3m nov chs (3) hvy in Jan.
Jack Finch 16-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, lost place and no extra under pressure from before straight, 11th of 14, 12l behind Sweet Shock (10-6) at Naas 2m 4f hcp hdl sft in Oct.
Le Marquis (GER) 11-2 (11-10) Held up towards rear, some headway in 10th 3 out, kept on same pace straight, 6th of 16, 24l behind Will Jamie Run (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Feb.
Current Resession (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Mid-division, headway into 7th 4 out, ridden into 4th 2 out, 3rd and mistake last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace, 3rd of 21, 5l behind Cayo Levantado (11-1) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Killeenmore (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway in 10th entering straight, 4th 3 out, ridden to challenge approaching 2 out, under pressure in 2nd before last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 21, 3/4l behind Cayo Levantado (11-1) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Split Ear (IRE) 6-1 (10-8) Always towards rear, 11th of 15, 40l behind Jack Cool (10-7) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 in Oct.
Stayclosetome (IRE) 13-2 (11-7) Mid-division, 6th entering straight, soon ridden and no impression, 9th of 16, well behind The Buck (9-12) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Oct.
Toomdeely (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Leon Og (11-12) at Fairyhouse 3m beg chs hvy, 16 ran.
The Flying Dustman (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Close up in 2nd, 5th 5 out, bad mistake 4 out, weakening when unseated rider 3 out, in a race won by For A Finish (10-12) at Limerick 3m hcp chs 0-130 sft, 10 ran.
Katie's Jem (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, 12th of 17, well behind Whiskey Hall (10-2) at Clonmel 3m hcp hdl 8Evens09 in Oct.
Not Before Eight (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Towards rear, slight mistake 2nd, closer in mid-division approaching 7 out, tracking leaders 5 out, no extra 3 out, 7th of 15, 22l behind Sizing Australia (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f beg chs gd in Oct.
Katys Girl (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Led, still travelling well 2 out, strongly pressed and ridden early straight, headed last, no chance with winner run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 22, 12l behind Zaidpour (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f 4yo mdn hdl.
Fayre Cross (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Chased leaders on outer, 9th halfway, headway in 5th 4 out, 3rd 4 out, improved to dispute before 2 out, ridden in 3rd after 2 out, soon no extra, 6th of 21, 17l behind Cayo Levantado (11-1) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Caffeine Craze (IRE) 14-1 (10-1) Mid-division, 7th and effort after 4 out, no extra after next, 10th of 16, 29l behind Dream Champion (11-2) at Bellewstown 3m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in Aug.
Representing (IRE) 16-1 (10-3) Prominent, 2nd halfway, closer and challenged briefly 2 out, no impression approaching last where pecked slightly on landing, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 4l behind Derinlaur (10-12) at Naas 2m 4f cond hcp hdl (80-109).
Whiskey Hall (IRE) 16-1 (10-2) Mid-division, headway into 4th 3 out, ridden to lead before 2 out, kept on under pressure from last, won at Clonmel 3m hcp hdl 8Evens09 in Oct beating Van Lone (10-9) by 7l, 17 ran.
Whitty's Choice (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, 10th of 21, 32l behind Model County Lass (11-7) at Cork 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Oct.
Blue Belle Polka (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) Held up in rear, kept on same pace from 3 out, 7th of 12, 31l behind Sainte Kadette (11-3) at Wexford 2m 2f cond hcp hdl 8Evens09 in Oct.
Pocketfullapennies (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Led and disputed, ridden and headed 3 out, no extra and weakened, 19th of 20, 44l behind Saville Row (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 6f mdn hdl.
Andrea's Answer (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Never better than mid-division, 12th of 21, well behind Model County Lass (11-7) at Cork 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Oct.
Some Run (IRE) 11-2fav (10-13) Rear of mid-division, 11th approaching 5 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before 3 out, 5th of 18, 33l behind False Messenger (11-10) at Thurles 2m 6f cond hcp hdl 80-95.