Racecards
18:25 Killarney (IRE)
M.D. O'Shea & Sons Handicap Hurdle
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Good to Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €16,500 added
- Winner: €9,900
- 2nd: €3,300
- 3rd: €1,650
- 4th: €825
- Form 6/211P5-
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Carl Millar
towards rear, 11th at 8th, no impression 3 out, weakened before 2 out, never a factor
- Form 2P/2220-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
mid-division, 10th at 8th, no impression after 3 out, weakened after 2 out
- Form 47400-8
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer D M O'Brien
- Jockey D F O'Regan
rear of mid-division, dropped to 14th after 8th, no impression, weakened after 3 out
- Form 0/59258-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey J J Slevin
in touch, not fluent at 3rd, dropped to 9th before 8th, no impression after 3 out, weakened after 2 out
- Form 1P/0750-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer T Cooper
- Jockey Keith Donoghue
rear, 13th at 8th, mistake 4 out, headway after 3 out, 5th last where not fluent, kept on in 4th closing stages, never nearer
- Form 21238U-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer E Doyle
- Jockey Shane O'Callaghan
in touch after 2nd, 4th before 8th, closed after 4 out, led before 3 out, headed before last, on terms run-in, headed and not match winner close home
- Form 146P70-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer S O O'Brien
- Jockey M M McDonagh
tracked leader, took closer order in 2nd before 8th, led after 4 out, headed before 3 out, lost place and no extra before 2 out
- Form 000/P50-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
rear, 15th after 8th, weakened before 3 out, never a factor
- Form 4P/436P-
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey J S McGarvey
in rear, 16th after 8th, ridden and no impression after 4 out, weakened before 3 out, never a factor
Viceregent
29- Form 923324-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer C Byrnes
- Jockey Philip Byrnes
in touch, 6th before 8th, mistake 2 out, no impression before last
- Form 32400/4-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey Shane Fenelon
close up, a little keen, led before 3rd, increased lead at 4th, reduced advantage before 8th, headed after 4 out, lost place and weakened before 3 out
- Form 6/16221-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer P W Flynn
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
led narrowly, headed before 3rd, 3rd before 8th, lost place before 3 out, effort after 3 out, improved to 3rd last, ran on closing stages, not reach leaders
- Form 533340-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 113
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Ricky Doyle
mid-division, 8th before 8th, progress before 4 out, no impression after 2 out
- Form 131300-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer T Gibney
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
mid-division, 7th before 8th, lost place before 3 out, weakened
- Form FP0231-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey Richard Condon
prominent, not fluent at 5th and 6th, 5th before 8th, progress to 3rd after 3 out, not fluent 2 out, dropped to 4th last, kept on same pace in 5th closing stages
- Form PP2412-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey P J O'Hanlon
towards rear, 12th at 8th, headway before 3 out, stayed on 2 out, closed after 2 out, led before last, joined run-in, led narrowly and kept on best close home
- Form 1P0/03-1
- Age 8
- Weight 12-3
- Official Rating 128
- Trainer C Collins
- Jockey Phillip Enright
NonRunner
- Form 23F23/P-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
NonRunner
- Form 316F58-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 108
NonRunner
In depth
Verdict
Mighty Tom was entered in the 3.25 here yesterday. FLYING SCOTSMAN hasn’t been disgraced in a couple of starts since finishing ahead of Viceregent on worse terms at Fairyhouse just before Christmas and he has a cracking chance in this if the ground continues to dry out. The Big Chap shouldn’t be far away if running to the same level as when scoring over a shorter trip at Kilbeggan last month. It would be no surprise if The Priests Leap were to prove the pick of Gordon Elliott’s trio and Tempo Chapter Two could run well at bigger odds. Prince Zaltar is in good form but will need a couple to drop out to get a run.
Formwatch
Britzka (IRE) 28-1 (11-12) Towards rear, moderate 6th after 2nd, not fluent at 4th, dropped to moderate 7th after 3 out, weakened and left moderate 6th 2 out, no extra, never a factor, 5th of 7, dist behind Doyen Ta Win (10-0) at Wexford 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Mar.
Popong (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Mid-division best, slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden and no extra, weakened, 17th of 27, dist behind Maxxum (10-5) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Quirt Evans (IRE) 100-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders early, slightly hampered 1st, mid-division halfway, ridden and no impression in 8th approaching 2 out, kept on one pace run-in, 8th of 14, 9 1/4l behind As Tears Go By (11-2) at Clonmel 2m hcp sft in May.
Flying Scotsman (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 3 out, ridden in 6th 2 out, no impression, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 6 1/4l behind L'yser (10-8) at Cork 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Garrybello (FR) 28-1 (12-0) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace, 15th of 25, 23 3/4l behind Broomfield Bijou (11-9) at Punchestown 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Optional Mix (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Mid-division, slight mistake 4th, bad mistake and unseated rider 7 out, at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
The Gradual Slope (IRE) 22-1 (11-11) Towards rear, pushed along in 18th 3 out, soon ridden, no impression, 10th of 25, 11 1/4l behind Ballybawn Belter (11-5) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Tempo Chapter Two (IRE) 16-1 (10-6) Mid-division, progress into 5th before 4 out, no extra before 2 out, weakened, last of 11, dist behind Carnfunnock (10-2) at Naas 2m 3f hcp sft in Mar.
The Priests Leap (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Soon led narrowly, disputed lead after 3rd, headed before 5th where not fluent and dropped to 3rd, 4th 4 out, lost place and weakened before 3 out, pulled up before last, at Thurles 2m Good - Yielding in Feb.
Viceregent 5-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along after 3 out and no impression 2 out, dropped to 4th at last, no extra, 4th of 13, 9 1/4l behind Macdermott (11-4) at Tramore 2m 4f mdn sft in Apr.
Feigh (IRE) 16-1 (10-1) Mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along and some headway in 4th early straight, no extra after 2 out, left moderate 5th last, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 13 1/2l behind Happy Jacky (11-5) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp gd in May.
The Big Chap (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Close up, raced 3rd behind leaders after 3 out, improved to 2nd before 2 out, led narrowly before last, ridden and kept on best under pressure run-in, won at Kilbeggan 1m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr beating Laser Focus (11-9) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Jeepydoff Meel (FR) 16-1 (11-3) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, no threat in straight, no extra, 11th of 20, dist behind Kilbree Warrior (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Story Rory (IRE) 40-1 (10-0) Always towards rear, slight mistake 3 out, weakened, 10th of 12, dist behind Western Walk (10-7) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Winding River (IRE) 16-5fav (11-9) Tracked leaders on inner, not fluent 5th, 3rd halfway, good headway to lead after 2 out, pushed along when not fluent last, soon ridden, stayed on well, won at Downpatrick 2m 6f hcp sft in Apr beating Fruit Blossom (11-3) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Prince Zaltar (FR) 11-4fav (11-4) Rear, 9th before 5th, 8th after 8th, progress 2 out, ridden in 4th before last, stayed on to 2nd closing stages, not trouble winner, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Pat Coyne (10-9) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp sft in Apr.
Mighty Tom (IRE) 40-1 (10-3) Held up in rear, god headway on outer 2 out and 3rd travelling well entering straight, ridden and no impression run-in, kept on one pace, 3rd of 18, 3l behind Seddon (10-12) at Punchestown 2m 3f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Port Stanley (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Towards rear, not fluent 2nd, slightly hampered and ridden 4 out, weakened, pulled up before last, at Punchestown 2m 4f Yielding in Apr.
Pale Blue Dot (FR) 15-2 (12-0) In touch, dropped to 8th and pushed along 2 out, no impression, weakened approaching straight, 8th of 12, dist behind Desert Heather (11-11) at Kilbeggan 2m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.