Racecards
18:15 Kilbeggan (IRE)
Mullingar Novice Hurdle
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 2m 3f 61y
- Going: Good (Good to Yielding in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €11,500 added
- Winner: €6,900
- 2nd: €2,300
- 3rd: €1,150
- 4th: €575
- Form 13/2351-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey Jordan Gainford
tracked leaders, went 2nd and bad mistake 6th, ridden and no impression on winner before last, kept on one pace
Berkshire Royal
430- Form 0/
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
disputed lead, pulled hard, led from 3rd and made rest, hung to outer, went clear travelling well after 2 out, pushed out and stayed on well run-in, comfortably
- Form 690-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer M F Morris
- Jockey R M Power
tracked leaders, 3rd at 6th, ridden in 3rd 2 out, soon no impression
- Form 09-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer D P Dunne
- Jockey Keith Donoghue
tracked leaders, pushed along in moderate 4th 2 out, soon no impression, moderate 7th and jumped left at last
Svenman (IRE)
474- Form PP/
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey Shane Fenelon
always towards rear, never a factor
- Form 5/4P476-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 100
held up in touch in 6th, went moderate 4th after 2 out, ridden in moderate 3rd before last, kept on same pace run-in
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer E McCarthy
- Jockey K J Brouder
disputed lead, slight mistake 1st, headed 3rd, slight mistake 4th, lost position 6th, moderate 7th 2 out, soon pushed along, progress into moderate 4th before last, kept on one pace
- Form 6-7
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey D F O'Regan
always behind, trailing 6th, never a factor
In depth
Verdict
Homme D'un Soir earned an official rating of 126 after impressing at Down Royal in March where he easily saw off an odds-on chance. Jordan Gainford's claim reduces his burden but he still has to concede weight to THE GETAWAY STAR and that could prove beyond him. Declan Queally's mare ran a superb race when runner-up to subsequent Grade 1 winner Black Tears in a Punchestown Grade 3 and was nowhere near her best when well beaten behind the latter on very heavy ground at Limerick. Berkshire Royal was useful on the Flat in the UK and made his debut for Willie Mullins in last year's Supreme Novices' at Cheltenham. He hasn't run subsequently but that's rarely a problem for one from his yard.
Formwatch
Homme D'Un Soir (FR) 9-4 (12-0) Mid-division, went 4th 3 out, improved to lead approaching 2 out, pushed along before last, stayed on well under hands and heels run-in, comfortably, won at Down Royal 2m 1f mdn Yielding in Mar beating Pont Du Gard (11-6) by 3 1/4l, 20 ran.
Berkshire Royal 100-1 (11-7) Held up behind, struggling after 4 out, tailed off after next, 12th of 15, dist behind Shishkin (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m (1) sft in Mar.
Flying Colum (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, mistake 1st, slight mistake 9th, soon raced in moderate 8th and pushed along at stages after, weakened and bad mistake 3 out, tailed off, 12th of 15, dist behind Mr Josiey Wales (12-0) at Cork 3m mdn gd in Apr.
Noble Expression 40-1 (12-0) In rear, 13th 4 out, some progress after 2 out, weakened before last where not fluent, never a factor, 9th of 13, 36 1/4l behind Buddy Rich (11-6) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn gd in Apr.
Svenman (IRE) 5-1 (11-11) Alw last, to when pu bef 2out, at Dungarvan 3m mdn gs in Jan.
The Tartan Spartan (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, pushed along 4th, dropped to rear 5th, ridden and no impression after 3 out, tailed off, last of 6, dist behind Nero Rock (11-12) at Clonmel 2m gd in Sep.
Tohellortoconnacht (IRE) Tobougg gelding out of Miss Nova.
Shrule Operator (IRE) 50-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on without threatening from 2 out, nearest finish, 7th of 16, 21 3/4l behind Gypsy Island (11-9) at Tipperary 2m mdn gd in May.
Krisquin (IRE) 80-1 (11-2) Disputed lead early, led after 1st, not fluent at times, headed 4 out and pushed along, soon no extra and weakened, tailed off, 9th of 11, dist behind Tullybeg (11-12) at Down Royal 3m Yielding - Soft in May.
Unbreakable Bond (IRE) 4-1 (12-2) Tracked leader early, moderate 3rd halfway, closer 6f out, soon pushed along and dropped towards rear under 4f out, soon weakened, completely tailed off, 8th of 10, dist behind Ramillies (12-2) at Leopardstown 2m sft in Dec.
The Getaway Star (IRE) 17-2 (11-1) Chased leader in 2nd on inner, pushed along before 2 out, soon no impression and weakened, 7th of 8, dist behind Darrens Hope (11-4) at Limerick 2m 6f (1) hvy in Mar.