Racecards
14:35 Leopardstown (IRE)
Matheson (C & G) I.N.H Flat Race (Grade 2) (Class 1)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €87,500 added
- Winner: €51,625
- 2nd: €16,624
- 3rd: €7,875
- 4th: €3,500
- Form 1-11
- Age 5
- Weight 11-13
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Mr J J Codd
prominent, on terms over 4f out, soon led, pressed and stayed on well inside final furlong
- Form 1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Ms L O'Neill
chased leaders, closed up approaching straight, soon slightly impeded and raced in 2nd, not matching winner when ran out through rail inside final furlong
- Form 541
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Mr D O'Connor
led, joined over 4f out, soon headed, no extra and impeded before straight
- Form 1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey Mr M J O'Hare
towards rear, headway and not much room briefly approaching straight, 5th 1f out, kept on without threatening
- Form U31
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Mr T Hamilton
in rear, closed and tight for room into straight, soon switched right, 3rd over 1f out, kept on without threatening
- Form 14
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Mr B O'Neill
tracked leaders, 4th and effort over 1f out, kept on well without matching winner inside final furlong
- Form 123
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Mr P W Mullins
chased leaders, a little keen, no impression in 6th 1f out, one pace
- Form 3221
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer D K Weld
- Jockey Mr F Maguire
prominent, on terms over 4f out, soon pushed along and headed, weakened 3f out
- Form D31
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Mr D G Lavery
prominent, almost on terms over 4f out, lost position and impeded into straight, soon no impression
- Age 4
- Weight 10-7
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey Mr H C Swan
towards rear, dropped behind from 5f out, tailed off
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
A winning point-to-pointer, the hugely-expensive ENVOI ALLEN has a double penalty for victories at Fairyhouse and in Listed company at Navan. He's looked one of the best Irish-trained bumpers so far this campaign and should remain unbeaten. Mt Leinster has come up against smart opposition since a very easy victory at Ballinrobe and would benefit from any easing of the ground. Dermot Weld's Neptune benefited from stepping up to 2m4f here last time but Ash Hill put the experience of his opening run to good use when scoring easily over this course and distance and is very much on the upgrade. The remainder will need to improve to get into contention.
Formwatch
Envoi Allen (FR) 4-11fav (11-8) Tracked leaders, disputed moderate 2nd after 4f, closer 2nd entering straight, improved to lead 2 1/2f out, soon pushed along, ridden and stayed on well final furlong, comfortably, won at Navan 2m lst (1) Yielding in Dec beating Midnight Run (11-8) by 4 3/4l, 7 ran.
Abacadabras (FR) Evensfav (11-10) Prominent, a little keen, on terms 4f out, gained narrow lead and stayed on well inside final furlong, all out, won at Galway 2m Yielding in Oct beating Kerrkenny Gold (11-10) by shd, 14 ran.
Ash Hill (IRE) Evensfav (11-11) Made all, pressed 5f out, joined over 3f out, led over 2f out, ridden to assert 1 1/2f out, kept on strongly final furlong, won at Leopardstown 2m Good - Yielding in Dec beating The Blame Game (11-11) by 5 1/2l, 5 ran.
Beacon Edge (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) In touch, headway to press leaders 4f out, led and quickened pace 3f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, won at Ayr 2m (5) gd in Oct beating Soviet Castle (11-2) by 4 1/2l, 6 ran.
Embittered (IRE) 9-2 (11-9) Held up towards rear, 9th halfway, 7th over 2f out, rapid headway on outer under 2f out, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong, comfortably, won at Punchestown 2m gd in Dec beating Santana Plessis (11-9) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
Meticulous (IRE) 7-4 (11-11) Ran 4th, headway approaching straight and pushed along in 3rd 2f out, ridden and no impression in 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 5l behind Benruben (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m Good - Yielding in Dec.
Mt Leinster (IRE) 4-6fav (11-11) Held up towards rear, ran freely, 5th halfway, pushed along entering straight and ridden to go 3rd over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Benruben (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m Good - Yielding in Dec.
Neptune (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along over 5f out, moderate 2nd before straight, closed under 2f out, led 1f out, quickly asserted and stayed on well, won at Leopardstown 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Dec beating All For Joy (12-0) by 7 1/2l, 11 ran.
Run Wild Fred (IRE) 4-7fav (11-12) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, headway to challenge entering straight, ridden under 2f out, under pressure and led 100 yards out, kept on well, won at Fairyhouse 2m gd in Jan beating Fiddlerontheroof (11-12) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Ebadali (IRE) Cape Cross gelding out of Ebalista.