Racecards
16:50 Killarney (IRE)
Lee Stand Handicap Chase (0-102)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 2m 7f
- Going: Good to Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €10,500 added
- Winner: €6,300
- 2nd: €2,100
- 3rd: €1,050
- 4th: €525
- Form 6544-04
- Age 8
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer E Bolger
- Jockey J S McGarvey
tracked leaders, 2nd at 6th, led 9th, not fluent next, pushed along after 2 out, strongly pressed last, ridden and headed final 150 yards, no impression and soon dropped to 3rd, no extra
- Form 3F420/3-
- Age 10
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer R P Burns
- Jockey C P McNamara
always towards rear, never a factor, no impression when mistake 4 out, soon pushed along and no extra, tailed off
Gondor (IRE)
57- Form 52246-3
- Age 8
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer Colm Murphy
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
mid-division, 5th 5 out, 4th 3 out, 3rd 2 out, pushed along after 2 out, disputed close 2nd and challenged on inner last, ridden and led final 150 yards, stayed on well
- Form 20P5-P3
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer M J McDonagh
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
towards rear, mistake and reminders 8th, soon ridden and weakened, pulled up before 5 out
- Form 039-274
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer E M O'Sullivan
- Jockey M J M O'Sullivan
mid-division, fell 2nd
- Form 068-045
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer E McCarthy
- Jockey Gary Noonan
always towards rear, never a factor, slightly hampered 2nd, pushed along and no danger from 4 out, went moderate 6th 2 out, no extra
- Form F-8PU3P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer J P Ryan
- Jockey T Joseph Kelly
always behind, never a factor, hampered 2nd, no extra from 4 out, tailed off
- Form 7314-54
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer W J Burke
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
mid-division, pushed along and no impression after 4 out, no extra from 3 out
- Form 155-856
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer Patrick Cronin
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
tracked leaders, 5th when pulled up quickly before 6 out
- Form P96-P6P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey B W Harvey
rear of mid-division, not fluent 7th, 6th 5 out, pushed along after next, ridden and no impression in 5th when slight mistake 3 out, no extra
- Form 4261-44
- Age 8
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer J Barcoe
- Jockey K Callaghan
tracked leaders, 3rd at 6th, pushed along after 3 out, 4th 2 out, ridden and no impression when not fluent last, kept on one pace
- Form P6-9943
- Age 11
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer W J Lanigan
- Jockey Danny Mullins
tracked leaders, 4th 6 out, pushed along and no impression after 4 out, 6th 3 out, weakened, tailed off
- Form 4P-5096
- Age 8
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer G J Power
- Jockey P J O'Hanlon
mid-division, mistake 6th, pushed along and reminders after next, soon dropped towards rear, weakened, pulled up before 6 out
- Form P70-U2F
- Age 12
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer E Sheehy
- Jockey Gavin Brouder
led and went on, clear 3rd, reduced lead 6th, headed 9th, 2nd when mistake 5 out, pushed along 2 out, disputed close 2nd and challenged last, ridden in 2nd and no impression final 100 yards, kept on one pace
- Form 47U0-6P
- Age 9
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer D Howard
- Jockey Mike O'Connor
towards rear, pushed along and reminders after 2nd, pushed along in moderate 7th after 4 out, no extra from 3 out
- Form 2P-6P32
- Age 6
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey Mike O'Connor
NonRunner
- Form U0/0147
- Age 9
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer T J Nagle-Jr
- Jockey Reserve 2
NonRunner
- Form 3508-07
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 95
NonRunner
In depth
Verdict
The front-running Rudy Catrail doesn't win often and has failed to finish in two of his last three but would have a fine chance on his penultimate run at Tramore. Dual hurdles winner Battle Of Benburb was well supported at Wexford though hasn't really taken to fences but Agirlcalledchloe, still a maiden after 18 starts, ran her best race to date at Tipperary, with Chainofconsequence four lengths behind, and wouldn't need to do much more. Gondor was returning from a break when placed at Limerick and Rachael has been booked but it's about time SHANTOU SISU was winning again. He finished very strongly over the trip at Tipperary earlier this month and a repeat would see him difficult to beat. Napoleon Blue has his first start for new connections and is one to note in the market.
Formwatch
Norwigi (IRE) 18-1 (11-9) Towards rear, mistake and hampered 5th, not fluent 6 out, took closer order before 4 out, ridden in 7th after next and no impression from 2 out, kept on into moderate 4th run-in, 4th of 10, 19l behind Outside The Door (12-0) at Punchestown 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Napoleon Blue (IRE) 18-1 (11-8) Mid-division, moderate 7th before 5th, took closer order after 4 out, progress after last (normal 2 out), ridden and kept on in 3rd 1f out, 3rd of 13, 3 1/4l behind Pairc Na Ngael (12-0) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Gondor (IRE) 13-2 (11-9) Towards rear, slight mistake 4th, pushed along and headway after 3 out, 3rd entering straight and led briefly 2 out, ridden and dropped to 3rd run-in, no impression closing stages, 3rd of 16, 3 1/4l behind Glen Ava (10-7) at Limerick 2m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Chainofconsequence (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Chased clear leaders, 4th when left 3rd 3 out, pushed along in 5th before 2 out, ridden and stayed on to go 3rd again at last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 7 1/4l behind Search For A Myth (11-6) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Kingston Kid (IRE) 16-1 (11-13) Mid-division, tracked leaders after 2 out, pushed along before last, outpaced by front pair run-in, 4th of 12, 7 1/2l behind Our Sam (12-0) at Cartmel 3m 1f hcp (4) gs in Jul.
Punters Poet (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders disputing 5th, ridden in 6th after 3 out, moderate 6th at last, no impression, 5th of 7, 17l behind Uncle Phil (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f gd in Jun.
Chief Seattle (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Rear, mistake at 4th, weakened and mistake 3 out, never a factor, pulled up before last, at Tipperary 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Loughaneala Og (IRE) 6-1 (11-11) Ld, 3l adv aftr 6th, hdd brfly 6out, hdd bef 3out & btn in 4th aftr 2out, wknd, 4th of 6, 16l behind Imperial Fox (11-11) at Inchydoney 3m gd in May.
O Mio Babbino (IRE) 17-2 (11-11) In touch, dropped to 8th after 9th, progress to 6th before 2 out, under pressure and weakened before last, 6th of 14, 23 1/2l behind Elegant Dan (11-7) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Battle Of Benburb (IRE) 6-1jfav (11-7) Mid-division, 8th after 8th, took closer order after 11th, 6th before 4 out, lost place and weakened before 2 out where mistake, pulled up before last, at Wexford 3m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Early Arrival (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Towards rear, pushed along in 11th after 3 out, ridden in 9th early straight, went 5th last, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 3 3/4l behind Menindee (11-2) at Sligo 3m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Shantou Sisu (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway halfway and tracked leaders 5 out, 5th 3 out, pushed along in 3rd when pecked next, ridden and no impression before last, stayed on well final 100 yards, just failed, 3rd of 17, nk behind King Ferdinand (11-5) at Tipperary 2m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Westernerona (IRE) 10-1 (10-8) Chased clear leaders, bad mistake 4th, moderate 5th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, 6th of 16, 37 1/4l behind Search For A Myth (11-6) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Rudy Catrail (IRE) 9-2 (10-9) Led and soon clear, mistake and reduced advantage 4th, pushed along and joined entering straight, still disputing lead with every chance when fell 2 out, at Clonmel 2m 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Ennemi Public (FR) 18-1 (10-3) Mid-division, towards rear 5 out, ridden and no extra after 3 out, pulled up before next, at Tipperary 2m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Agirlcalledchloe (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Prominent, led and clear with one other from 2nd, went on after 5th and 10 lengths lead halfway, reduced lead 3 out, ridden and ran around before last where pressed, headed final 100 yards, kept on one pace, 2nd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Search For A Myth (11-6) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Rebel Waltz (IRE) 11-1 (11-3) Mid-division, 7th 3 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out where slight mistake, kept on one pace, 7th of 17, 6 1/2l behind King Ferdinand (11-5) at Tipperary 2m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Jakes Dream (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Chased clear leaders, moderate 4th halfway, pushed along and tracked leaders when hampered 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, 7th of 16, dist behind Search For A Myth (11-6) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.