Racecards
13:55 Gowran Park (IRE)
Racing Again August 15th Apprentice Handicap (45-65)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good to Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,160
- 2nd: €1,910
- 3rd: €910
- 4th: €410
- Form 490273
- Age 6
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer A Keatley
- Jockey Ms N A Kane
soon towards rear, no impression from over 2f out
- Form 889-6
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer T J O'Mara
- Jockey T P Madden
bumped slightly start, raced in 2nd early, effort 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
- Form 6/3-565
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer J J Murphy
- Jockey D M Redmond
mid-division early, effort but one pace when slightly impeded over 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
- Form 89-0218
- Age 6
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey D E Sheehy
prominent and soon led, ridden and went on from 2f out, kept on well to maintain advantage inside final furlong
- Form 814246
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Sean Davis
took keen hold, soon rear of mid-division, headway and effort straight, no extra from over 1f out
- Form 24-5009
- Age 7
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 52
- Trainer D Marnane
- Jockey D W O'Connor
mid-division early, effort but no impression when slightly impeded over 1f out, one pace after
- Form 0-80607
- Age 6
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer A Slattery
- Jockey A J Slattery
slowly into stride and pushed along in last early, towards rear, raced on outer straight and effort, no extra from over 1f out
- Form 000-85
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 48
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey K J Leonard
mid-divison early, pushed along at stages on outer, no impression 2f out
Idalia (IRE)
20- Form 70-042
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 55
raced in 3rd early, effort to chase winner from 2f out, kept on without getting there inside final furlong
Althib
11- Form 299750
- Age 4
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey K K Hennessy
towards rear, headway on inner straight, switched left over 1f out to chase leaders, kept on well without reaching front pair inside final furlong
- Form 1/93-000
- Age 5
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer Francis Casey
- Jockey Dylan Hogan
soon raced in rear of mid-division, effort straight, no impression from over 1f out
- Form 090-007
- Age 4
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 45
mid-division early, progress to chase leaders and edged right over 1f out, kept on same pace after
- Form 550761
- Age 3
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer A Leahy
- Jockey A C Persse
bumped slightly start, mid-division early, switched left 1 1/2f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
- Form 00-3371
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 48
raced in 5th early, effort straight, no extra from over 1f out
- Form 086114
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 57
In depth
Verdict
Guanabara Bay loves this trip and was staying on strongly over 6f at Fairyhouse last time so should get into contention. Mo Henry has never won over the trip but has been going well over shorter and is now on a very attractive mark. Idalia just failed to hold off La Novia over the trip at Fairyhouse and is 4lb better off. The former is lightly-raced and could reverse the places while Button Popper is only 3lb higher than when scoring at Roscommon and can improve again. AMAZING ONE doesn't look an obvious choice but he caught the eye when making his handicap debut at Roscommon in June. He was returning from a long break and Tom Madden is one of the more experienced riders here so his mount gets a speculative vote. Hey Pretty has been a losing favourite three times since scoring at Fairyhouse in May though hasn't been beaten far.
Formwatch
Mo Henry 16-1 (9-13) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden over 2f out, headway to 4th 1f out, no impression on winner, ran on well to 3rd close home, never nearer, 3rd of 16, 4 3/4l behind Admirality (10-0) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gf in Jul.
Amazing One 20-1 (9-10) Mid-division, 8th 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no threat, 6th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Fox Dream (9-8) at Roscommon 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Aubineau (USA) 14-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, dropped to 9th entering straight, soon ridden, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 3l behind Arbourfield (9-11) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gf in May.
Stamp Of Authority (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Prominent, led inside first 2f, soon clear, reduced lead and headed under 1 1/2f out, no extra and one pace inside final furlong, 8th of 15, 4 3/4l behind Emperor Bob (8-10) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Hey Pretty (IRE) 3-1fav (8-11) Towards rear, ridden on outer 2f out, 8th 1f out, no impression, 6th of 11, 6 1/2l behind Rince Deireanach (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gf in Jun.
Kodiac's Back (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Mid-division best, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 13, 6 1/2l behind Geological (10-5) at Limerick 7f hcp gd in Jun.
A Few Dollars More (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, raced towards rear, 13th halfway, ridden over 2f out, kept on well final furlong, never on terms, 7th of 16, 9 1/4l behind Admirality (10-0) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gf in Jul.
Dreams Of Winter (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Raced in 4th early, soon chased leaders, effort straight, no impression but kept on from under 1 1/2f out, 5th of 15, 3 3/4l behind Emperor Bob (8-10) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Idalia (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Soon disputed, ridden to lead under 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind La Novia (8-5) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp gf in Jul.
Althib 14-1 (8-10) Towards rear, effort on outer straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out, last of 15, 7 3/4l behind Emperor Bob (8-10) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Chosen Rock (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, always behind and trailing, reminders early, eased from 2f out, tailed off, last of 17, dist behind Blastofmagic (9-5) at Naas 5f hcp gf in Jun.
Scobias 25-1 (8-8) In touch, 6th halfway, headway under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression on winner, kept on same pace in 3rd final 150 yards, 3rd of 16, 3l behind Focus Of Attention (10-0) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gf in Jul.
Tyrconnell (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Disputed early and led after 1f, asserted by 3 lengths 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Beau Satchel (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jul.
Button Popper 25-1 (8-4) Prominent and led after 1f, 3 lengths clear from halfway, ridden and reduced advantage from 2f out, edged right and pressed over 1f out, strongly pressed closing stages and all out to just hold on, won at Roscommon 7f hcp gf in Jul beating Bouquet Garni (9-4) by hd, 13 ran.
La Novia (IRE) 8-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, switched out 2f out, ridden into 2nd 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, won at Fairyhouse 7f hcp gf in Jul beating Idalia (9-2) by 3/4l, 9 ran.
Guanabara Bay (IRE) 5-1 (8-8) Completely missed break and detached, closed up on field halfway, progress over 1f out, kept on well final furlong to 3rd close home, never nearer, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Kindly (9-9) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gf in Jul.
Voyageofdiscovery (USA) 20-1 (9-9) Raced in 5th early, progress and effort straight, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 11th of 15, 5 1/2l behind Emperor Bob (8-10) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Landline (IRE) 6-1jfav (9-2) Tracked leader, progress under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, 3rd 1f out, dropped to 4th final 150 yards, kept on same pace, 4th of 20, 2 1/4l behind Gopsies Daughter (9-0) at Navan 5f hcp gf in Jul.
Binary Code 16-1 (9-8) Towards rear, 15th halfway, no impression 2f out, kept on final furlong, never a factor, 12th of 16, 10 1/4l behind Admirality (10-0) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gf in Jul.