Racecards
17:35 Gowran Park (IRE)
Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Mucklemeg Mares Flat Race (Listed)
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €32,500 added
- Winner: €19,988
- 2nd: €6,174
- 3rd: €2,925
- 4th: €1,300
- Form 92431-1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey Mr M J O'Hare
in rear, 9th entering straight, soon ridden, 9th no impression inner 2f out, no impression final furlong
- Form 3-123
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer E Mullins
- Jockey Mr D G Lavery
in rear, ridden straight, no impression, never a factor
- Form 39-8154
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer James King
- Jockey Mr P A King
tracked leaders and took keen hold, headway to dispute lead 5f out, headed 3f out and soon ridden, weakened
- Form 04421
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer P Maher
- Jockey Mr F Maguire
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened
- Form 06B13
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer M J Smith
- Jockey Mr S Clements
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, disputed lead 5f out, headed 3f out and ridden, soon weakened
- Form 11
- Age 4
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Ms N Carberry
mid-division on outer, closer in 5th and ridden entering straight, 3rd 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on without threatening winner in 2nd inside final furlong
- Form 44321
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey Ms K Walsh
in rear, progress on outer 3f out, ridden in 4th on outer 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 511
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer C Bowe
- Jockey Mr R James
always towards rear, weakened 5f out, eased straight
- Form 91639
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer C O'Keeffe
- Jockey Mr P Power
always towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor
- Form 3F301
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer T O'Brien
- Jockey Mr J C Barry
mid-division on inner, ridden in 7th entering straight, no impression
- Form 1
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Mr P W Mullins
tracked leaders, took keen hold, 4th entering straight, soon ridden, weakened from 2f out
Sand Reef (IRE)
185- Form 8-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Ms M Richert
- Jockey Mr N McParlan
led, joined 5f out, ridden and headed over 3f out, weakened
- Form 9
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer S Crawley
- Jockey Mr R P Quinlan
mid-division, headway 4f out, improved to dispute lead and ridden entering straight, headed 2f out, 2nd 1f out, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong
Snow Leopardess
176- Form 15-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer C E Longsdon
- Jockey Mr J J Codd
tracked leaders, 4th on outer 5f out, headway to lead 3f out, joined entering straight, soon ridden, led 2f out, stayed on well final furlong
- Form 6-021
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer E Kent
- Jockey Mr D L Queally
mid-division, ridden entering straight, progress into 5th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 962442
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer John Neilan
- Jockey Mr T M O'Brien
mid-division, no impression from 4f out, never a factor
- Form 22
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer J W Nicholson
- Jockey R Deegan
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden entering straight, no impression
Jelan (IRE)
147- Form 2
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey Mr R O Harding
soon mid-division, ridden in 6th entering straight, kept on same pace
- Form 2-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer D Skelton
- Jockey Mr R J Kiely
rear of mid-division, ridden entering straight, soon no impression, never a factor
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer P A Fahy
- Jockey Mr D Roche
mid-division on inner, ridden and no impression from 3f out
In depth
Verdict
An extremely competitive looking Listed contest but Willie Mullins could hold the key with QUEEN DEIDRE. The four-year-old made her debut at the Galway Festival where she started odds-on and duly turned the event into a procession so she could be very useful. But she's taking on much stronger opposition here and Takeittothelimits has looked a cracking prospect in landing bumpers at Limerick and Bellewstown while Arbor Des Champs pulled too hard at Killarney last time and that should be ignored. Dixie Lee beat a decent yardstick in Bel Sas at Limerick in May but the main threat may emerge from Charlie Longsdon's Snow Leopardess, a winner at Doncaster on her debut before running with credit in a Grade Two at Aintree.
Formwatch
Dixie Lee (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, progress into 3rd 2f out, soon challenged, led over 1f out, pushed out to asserted inside final furlong, easily, won at Limerick 2m Good - Yielding in May beating Bel Sas (12-0) by 3 1/2l, 10 ran.
Arbor Des Champs (IRE) 7-4fav (11-7) Held up 4th, 5th after 4f, progress to 3rd under 5f out, no impression under 3f out, kept on one pace over 2f out, 3rd of 7, 33 1/2l behind Go Another One (11-9) at Killarney 2m 1f Yielding in Aug.
Derrygereen Girl (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Tracked leader in 2nd, dropped to 4th under 7f out, no extra over 3f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, dist behind Go Another One (11-9) at Killarney 2m 1f Yielding in Aug.
Joy's Gift (IRE) 7-2 (11-9) Mid-division, progress into 6th 3f out, ridden into 3rd 1 1/2f out, challenged 1f out, led final 150 yards, kept on well, won at Down Royal 2m gd in Aug beating Hide The Biscuit (11-9) by 3l, 15 ran.
Miracle Way (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden over 2f out, 3rd and no impression 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 7 1/4l behind The Birdie Crowe (11-9) at Galway 2m sft in Sep.
Takeittothelimits (IRE) 4-5fav (11-1) Tracked leaders in 4th, a little keen, closed up in 3rd 4f out, challenged from 3f out, led from 2f out still travelling smoothly, pushed along to assert from over 1f out, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Bellewstown 2m 1f Yielding in Jul beating Winsome Bucks (12-0) by 4l, 7 ran.
Frazel Express (IRE) 7-2fav (11-4) Rear, 13th halfway, headway to 8th over 3f out, progress to 4th under 3f out, improved to lead approaching straight, soon ridden, strongly pressed final 100 yards, kept on best, won at Tramore 2m gd in Aug beating Where's Me (11-9) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Golden Flowerpower (IRE) 3-1 (11-2) Made all, ridden to assert and 3 lengths clear 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Wexford 2m Yielding in Jun beating Cant Wait (11-9) by 8l, 13 ran.
Kilbarry Marien (IRE) 3-1 (11-0) Held up, soon towards rear, not always fluent jumping, no extra from 3 out, eased next, 9th of 10, dist behind Borderlinedecision (11-2) at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Aug.
Lakemilan (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, challenged and led over 1 1/2f out, ridden clear from over 1f out, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Listowel 2m Soft - Heavy in Sep beating Trans Highway (11-9) by 6l, 14 ran.
Queen Deirdre (IRE) 8-11fav (11-3) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, smooth progress to lead 2f out, soon asserted and 6 lengths clear over 1f out, stayed on well, very easily, won at Galway 2m gd in Jul beating Joy's Gift (11-9) by 12l, 16 ran.
Sand Reef (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace straight, 8th of 9, 11 1/2l behind Miracle In Medinah (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m Yielding in Mar.
Sassy Diva (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 7th 3f out, no extra over 2f out, 9th of 14, 35l behind Augusta Kate (11-9) at Punchestown 2m lst (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
Snow Leopardess 20-1 (10-8) Mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 17, 12 1/2l behind Kayf Grace (11-0) at Aintree 2m 1f (1) sft in Apr.
Verdana Blue (IRE) 12-1 (10-10) Ran 4th, dropped to 7th halfway, driven into 4th over 3f out, progress to 2nd 1 1/2f out, soon strongly challenged leader, ridden to lead narrowly under 1f out, kept on best, won at Killarney 2m 1f gd in Jul beating Arbor Des Champs (11-9) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Angelica Yeats (IRE) 15-8 (11-3) Led and disputed, ridden and headed 2 1/2f out, no impression on winner 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 6, 12l behind Steel Bob (11-10) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f gd in Sep.
Ask Susan (IRE) 15-2 (10-12) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, close up and challenged 6f out, ridden in 2nd over 2f out, no impression entering straight, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind The Birdie Crowe (11-9) at Galway 2m sft in Sep.
Jelan (IRE) 9-2 (11-1) Held up, slightly impeded early, 14th from halfway, pushed along to go 5th 2f out, chased winner final furlong, kept on same pace closing stages, 2nd of 23, 2 3/4l behind Glendine River (11-9) at Cork 2m fll gd in May.
Seelateralligator (IRE) 6-4fav (10-12) Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, soon chasing leaders, led over 1f out, headed last strides, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Naranja (10-12) at Market Rasen 2m 1f mdn (6) gs in Apr.
Awayinthewest (IRE) Getaway filly out of Sarah's Hall.
The Birdie Crowe (IRE) 11-4 (11-9) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, improved to challenge on outer 4f out, led 2 1/2f out, ridden to assert under 2f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Galway 2m sft in Sep beating Ask Susan (10-12) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.
Lucys Pocketrocket Helissio filly out of Jurado Park.