Racecards
14:30 Gowran Park (IRE)
Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Beginners Chase
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Soft, Soft/Heavy in places
- Surface: Turf
- €16,000 added
- Winner: €11,040
- 2nd: €2,560
- 3rd: €1,121
- 4th: €640
- Form 1F068-5
- Age 10
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey D J Condon
tracked leaders, 3rd before straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 2 out
- Form 10U00
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer W Power
- Jockey P F Mangan
soon mid-division, lost place and reluctant to continue after 6th, weakened and pulled up before next
- Form 14/210-P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
tracked leaders, 2nd travelling well and challenged 3 out, soon led, drew away run-in, easily
- Form 43261/P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer E Stanners
- Jockey D E Splaine
close up and soon led and disputed, headed before 4 out, remained prominent, struggling when fell 3 out
- Form 211-88F
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
towards rear, slightly hampered 6th, soon no danger
- Form 5516-55
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer D T Hughes
- Jockey R Loughran
soon mid-division, closed 5 out, no impression from next
- Form 267F-32
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer C A Murphy
- Jockey D N Russell
prominent, led after 6th, headed 7 out, stayed close up, 2nd before straight, still every chance when fell 3 out
- Form 0/P-PPF
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P Stafford
- Jockey C D Maxwell
led, headed 6th, lost place next, no extra after 5 out, pulled up 3 out
- Form 31/1-8F0
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer E O'Grady
- Jockey Phillip Enright
towards rear, closed to chase leaders from 5 out, ridden to challenge in 2nd 2 out, struggling when slight mistake last, kept on same pace run-in
- Form FRP1-5
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer N Henley
- Jockey Robbie Colgan
towards rear, slight mistake 6th, hampered 7 out, soon no danger
- Form 055408
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
never better than mid-division, kept on same pace from 4 out
- Form 44800-4
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey R M Power
chased leaders, 8th 5 out, no extra from next
Shane Rock
12- Form 35-302F
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer M F Morris
- Jockey A E Lynch
tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead 5 out, soon led, headed from 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
- Form 2PP-476
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer C F Swan
- Jockey A P Heskin
soon chased leaders, 7th before straight, left a couple of places better from 3 out, soon no impression, mistake last
- Form 475455
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
slight mistake 1st, mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from 4 out
- Form 33214-3
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer R T J Wilson
- Jockey Mr C Cully
soon mid-division, fell 7 out
- Form B-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer A L T Moore
- Jockey A P Crowe
towards rear, mistake and unseated rider 4th
In depth
Verdict
Grade 2 hurdles winner Aitmatov will have needed his debut run over fences at Navan a fortnight ago and is likely to do very much better here. CALL THE POLICE hasn't been the most consistent of performers but has still managed three victories and his breeding suggests chasing will be his game. With his stable in unstoppable form, he's given the nod to make a winning debut over the bigger obstacles. Gates Of Rome has been a little unlucky not to have lost his maiden tag over fences and must be a threat while Yes Tom made a promising start over fences behind Four Commanders at Down Royal and is certain to have come on for that effort, his first since April.
Formwatch
Aitmatov (GER) 11-2 (11-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, no impression in 6th 4 out, kept on one pace straight, 5th of 18, 23l behind Bog Warrior (11-12) at Navan 2m beg chs.
Anserdefone (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, tailed off, 16th of 18, well behind Black Benny (11-12) at Listowel 2m mdn hdl sft in Sep.
Call The Police (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Never a factor, behind when pulled up after 2 out, in a race won by Truckers Delight (9-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f ext hcp hdl gd in May, 24 ran.
Carrigdhoun (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Mid-division on outer, struggling 6 out, soon no impression, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Boland's Corner (11-5) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-109 in Oct, 18 ran.
Dog Barrel Hill (IRE) 40-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, moderate 7th halfway, fell 8th, in a race won by Popcorn (11-12) at Thurles 2m 2f beg chs sft, 16 ran.
Dun Masc (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, moderate 6th approaching straight, no impression and kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 37l behind Gift Of Dgab (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chs gd.
Gates Of Rome (IRE) 11-4 (11-12) Reduced visibility, always prominent, slow jump 6th, 2nd 3 out, in front approaching next, headed and no impression from before last, 2nd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Donnas Palm (11-12) at Wexford 2m 3f beg chs sft in Oct.
Harley Road (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Prominent when fell 1st, in a race won by Raptor (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f beg chs sft, 14 ran.
Headford Flyer (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, slow jump 4th, towards rear from before halfway, no threat from 4 out, 10th of 12, well behind Twelfth Of Never (11-0) at Cork 2m 5f beg chs hvy.
Heavenly Brook (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Led or disputed lead, headed before 2 out, no extra in 4th approaching last, kept on one pace, 5th of 18, 24l behind Lambro (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f beg chs.
Jewel In The Sun (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 9th halfway, no threat from 3 out, 8th of 16, 48l behind Rockyaboya (11-12) at Limerick 2m 1f beg chs gd.
Saville Row (IRE) 50-1 (10-12) Soon led, headed from 2 out, slightly hampered and no impression under pressure from before straight, kept on same pace, 4th of 24, 13l behind Kerb Appeal (11-8) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl 88-130 gs in May.
Shane Rock 10-1 (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd until fell 8th, in a race won by Gift Of Dgab (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chs gd, 13 ran.
Start Me Up (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Mid-division, moderate 6th approaching 4 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 6th of 16, 20l behind Rivage d'or (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f beg chs gd in Oct.
Wise Oscar (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Well off pace towards rear, closed to chase leaders from 9th, mistake 7 out, soon struggling, moderate 6th and no impression from after 5 out, 5th of 10, well behind Toomdeely (11-12) at Listowel 2m 6f beg chs in Sep.
Yes Tom (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, mistake 4th, 3rd halfway, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 15, 8l behind Four Commanders (11-11) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chs sft.
At This Moment (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Tr ldrs, 6th 1/2way, some prog in 4th when brd 2out, in a race won by Celtic Twilight (12-0) at Kilfeacle 3m ire ptp sft in Jan, 18 ran.
Harbour Two (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Always behind, never a factor, 10th of 13, well behind Gift Of Dgab (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chs gd.
Soviet Trooper (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, no extra from before 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 19th of 20, well behind Cass Bligh (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl sft in Mar '10.
Kalarna (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Ww, gd prog 3out to ldrs, not qckn 2out, left alone, 6th of 10, 45l behind Not Before Eight (12-0) at Maralin 3m ire ptp sft.
Spot The Boss (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, jumped poorly, 7th halfway, no extra after 5 out and behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Raptor (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f beg chs sft, 14 ran.