Racecards
18:00 Killarney (IRE)
www.thetote.com Kingdom Gold Cup Handicap
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 1m 6f
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- €35,000 added
- Winner: €22,750
- 2nd: €6,650
- 3rd: €3,151
- 4th: €1,050
- Form 241-621
- Age 5
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey Fran Berry
towards rear, ridden and no impression straight
- Form 0-03861
- Age 4
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey Ronan Whelan
soon pushed along to lead, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened
- Form 51-2347
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey Joseph O'Brien
tracked leaders, ridden in close 4th over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 61-1119
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Wayne Lordan
mid-division, weakened straight
Weald
172- Form 708-690
- Age 6
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer D Marnane
- Jockey J A Heffernan
rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression straight
- Form 499/46-5
- Age 8
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer P W Flynn
- Jockey Chris Hayes
slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden straight, kept on without threatening from 2f out
- Form 6-13065
- Age 7
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer K Prendergast
- Jockey S H James
always towards rear, no impression from 3f out
- Form 12
- Age 6
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer John Bleahen
- Jockey Declan McDonogh
tracked leaders, improved to lead 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, soon no impression
- Form 23128-0
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey C O'Donoghue
rear of mid-division, ridden on outer in 7th 2f out, went 3rd final furlong, stayed on well close home
- Form 963401
- Age 7
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer C F Swan
- Jockey Johnny Murtagh
mid-division, ridden in 6th 2f out, headway to lead under 1f out, kept on well final furlong
- Form 244122
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer J H Culloty
- Jockey S Foley
mid-division, ridden and no impression straight
- Form 0-59591
- Age 6
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 85
prominent, ridden and weakened straight
Dimona (IRE)
20- Form 92131
- Age 3
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer J M Oxx
- Jockey N G McCullagh
mid-division, progress entering straight, ridden in close 5th under 2f out, close 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 4-8701
- Age 3
- Weight 8-4
- Official Rating 90
chased leaders, ridden in close 3rd 2 1/2f out, led briefly over 1f out, soon headed and no extra final furlong
- Form 128-133
- Age 5
- Weight 8-7
- Official Rating 81
Kalann (IRE)
30- Form 431-16
- Age 4
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer Miss S J Harty
- Jockey Reserve 3
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
John Oxx has his team firing on all cylinders and there is certainly a case to be made for his improving filly DIMONA in this Premier handicap. She quickened nicely off a strong pace to take the honours over 2m at Leopardstown earlier this month but also has strong form over 1m4f so should find this intermediate distance to her liking. Lightly-raced bumper winner Giant's Quest could be interesting having won his first start on the Flat by four lengths. Pat Smullen takes the ride again as he's unable to do the weight on Sligo winner Celebrity Sevi. Cry For The Moon is usually thereabouts, but this looks a big ask for last week's Bellewstown winner Zaralabad while Gimli's Rock and Priomhbhean may also have too much weight. Regent Street has his sights lowered after acting as a pacemaker in the Great Voltigeur but, along with stablemate Obligation, also looks worth taking on.
Formwatch
Gimli's Rock (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders in 4th, pushed along entering straight, ridden to lead 1 /2f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, won at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Jun beating Top Spin (9-4) by 3l, 18 ran.
Priomhbhean (IRE) 7-1 (9-8) Led, well clear from halfway, reduced advantage and ridden entering straight, strongly pressed and joined 1 1/2f out, rallied gamely to regain lead close home, won at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp gf beating Steps To Freedom (10-0) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Regent Street (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Led and soon clear, reduced lead over 4f out, headed entering final 3f, weakeend over 2f out, soon behind and eased, tailed off, 7th of 8, 50l behind Sea Moon (8-12) at York 1m 4f 3yo Grp 2 (1) gs.
Bondage (IRE) 6-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear early, headway into 7th halfway, ridden and no extra over 3f out, 9th of 13, 13l behind Paramount (9-5) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp 60-100 in Jul.
Weald 33-1 (8-4) Tracked leading duo, weakened final 500m, 11th of 14, 9l behind Royal God (8-10) at Meydan(UAE) 1m hcp in Mar.
Bremen 33-1 (11-2) Held up, ridden to chase leaders over 2f out, soon no impression, kept on, 5th of 20, 9l behind Fosters Cross (10-1) at Galway 2m am hcp 70-100 gd in Jul.
Celtic Dane (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, ridden into 7th and no impression from before straight, kept on, 5th of 16, 9l behind Clare Glen (9-5) at Galway 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Fleur De Nuit (IRE) 13-8 (9-1) Tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead from 3f out, headed over 1f out, kept on final furlong, closing again near finish, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Address Unknown (9-6) at Galway 1m 6f stks gd in Jul.
Obligation (FR) 6-1 (9-3) Mid-division, 8th over 4f out, no extra from under 3f out, 11th of 16, 23l behind Clare Glen (9-5) at Galway 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Zaralabad (IRE) 5-1 (9-10) Settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 2nd under 2f out, challenged 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, kept on well final furlong, pressed close home, won at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp 60-90 gd beating Paramount (8-9) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Cry For The Moon (USA) 12-1 (10-6) Mid-division, headway over 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, moderate 2nd and kept on final furlong, 2nd of 20, 4l behind Fosters Cross (10-1) at Galway 2m am hcp 70-100 gd in Jul.
Final Flashback (IRE) 7-4fav (9-7) Tracked leader, on terms from before halfway, soon led and travelling best 3f out, ridden clear from over 2f out, stayed on well, easily, won at Tramore 1m 4f Handicap (50-85) (4yo+) gf beating Spirit Diamond (8-5) by 14l, 5 ran.
Dimona (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Chased clear leader in 4th, closer from 6f out, good headway on outer to lead 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, won at Leopardstown 2m hcp 50-90 gd beating Star Power (9-8) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Celebrity Sevi (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Loaded without rider, soon led, ridden clear straight, stayed on well, easily, won at Sligo 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn sft in Jun beating Sunset Beauty (9-12) by 10l, 12 ran.
Giant's Quest (AUS) 5-6fav (9-7) Soon tracked leader, led over 5f out, joined under 3f out, led again over 1f out, soon asserted under pressure, stayed on well, won at Ballinrobe 1m 6f mdn stks gd in Jul beating Moymore Lad (9-2) by 4l, 7 ran.
Leah Claire (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, moderate 4th halfway, ridden in moderate 4th 3f out, moderate 3rd 1 1/2f out, dropped to 4th final furlong, 4th of 7, 16l behind Priomhbhean (9-8) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp gf.
Asiya (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Cape Of Good Grace (8-5) at Sligo 1m 4f fll hcp gd.
Kalann (IRE) 10-1 (10-6) Towards rear, ridden and headway over 2f out, soon no impression, kept on, 6th of 20, 14l behind Fosters Cross (10-1) at Galway 2m am hcp 70-100 gd in Jul.