Racecards
14:20 Leopardstown (IRE)
TRI Equestrian Handicap Hurdle (80-109)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €13,000 added
- Winner: €7,800
- 2nd: €2,600
- 3rd: €1,300
- 4th: €650
- Form 0P/3333
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey D N Russell
close up and disputed lead, not fluent 3 out, led soon after 11th travelling smoothly, headed approaching last where not fluent and no extra, one pace
- Form 027086
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer G T Hourigan
- Jockey H Morgan
chased leaders, 4th approaching 5th, no extra from before straight, pulled up before last
- Form 4-6FP3U
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey J J Slevin
a little slow at 1st, waited with towards rear, pushed along after 8th, soon no impression, weakened, completely tailed off
- Form 099279
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer J Dullea
- Jockey D E Mullins
soon prominent, not always fluent jumping, under pressure after 11th, soon no extra, pulled up before last
- Form 665272
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer M F Morris
- Jockey Phillip Enright
waited with, 12th approaching 5th, soon some headway, no extra from before straight, pulled up before last
- Form 3PP-457
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
chased leaders, 7th approaching 5th, slight mistake 9th, reminders after 11th, soon no extra
- Form 990842
- Age 9
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 97
chased leaders early, 9th approaching 5th, lost position 11th and pushed along, soon no impression
- Form 91U076
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer M J Bowe
- Jockey Brian Hayes
soon led and disputed, some slight mistakes, headed soon after 11th, weakened from before straight
- Form 60-0680
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey C P McNamara
waited with, 14th approaching 5th, soon headway, not fluent 3 out, kept on same pace without threatening from before last
- Form 2-0006
- Age 5
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 95
waited with, 10th approaching 5th, slight mistake 7th, soon headway, one pace approaching last
- Form 3-45000
- Age 5
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer N C Kelly
- Jockey D F O'Regan
waited with, 13th approaching 5th, pushed along briefly from 7th, pushed along again after next, soon no impression
- Form P7/0702
- Age 11
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer V T O'Brien
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
led early, prominent and disputed at times, no extra from before straight
- Form 1P-1131
- Age 11
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer W J Austin
- Jockey T Ryan
soon chased leaders, not always fluent jumping, 6th approaching 5th, soon headway, one pace approaching last
- Form 70541P
- Age 7
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey P J O'Hanlon
mid-division early, slight mistake 1st, 8th approaching 5th, progress 8th, effort approaching straight to challenge, led approaching last, quickly asserted, stayed on well run-in, easily
- Form 10050/0
- Age 8
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey J M Moore
waited with, 11th approaching 5th, headway still travelling smoothly after 11th, one pace approaching last
- Form 008
- Age 5
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer P Griffin
- Jockey Gary Noonan
waited with towards rear, slight mistake 7th, pushed along and no impression after 11th
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Highest Benefit took advantage of a very lenient mark on his return to hurdling at Fairyhouse. Despite a 9lb, he is still well treated on his chase form and has a favourite’s chance again under 5lb claimer Trevor Ryan. However, NICOLE’S MILAN could give him a run for his money having shown further improvement when second to Tokyo Getaway at Punchestown. Ice Cool also warrants a mention as he was only beaten half-a-length in a bunch finish at Punchestown last month. Peculiar Genius, Lee Valley Legacy, Ahgetawayoutadat and Cherif De L'Isle are others for the shortlist.
Formwatch
Cherif De L'Isle (FR) 7-2fav (11-3) Prominent, slightly slow at 2nd, 4th from 7th, closed up travelling smoothly and on terms 3 out, headed approaching last, no extra and one pace after, 3rd of 15, 10 1/4l behind Seskinane (10-6) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hvy in Feb.
Fire Away (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along and 4th entering straight, no extra after 2 out, weakened, 6th of 8, dist behind Royal Thief (11-10) at Thurles 2m 7f Yielding in Jan.
Ballybrowney Jack (FR) 10-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders on inner, dropped to mid-division when mistake and unseated rider 6th, at Thurles 3m 1f hcp Yielding in Jan.
Moscowsowhat (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders on outer, 6th and slight mistake 3 out, soon pushed along and no impression before next, no extra, 9th of 20, dist behind Fakir (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hvy in Feb.
Baily Thunder 33-1 (10-1) Rear of mid-division on outer, headway after 4 out and challenged next, 2nd and ridden after 2 out, soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 20, 11l behind Fakir (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hvy in Feb.
Peculiar Genius (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Mid-division, slow 1st, 6th halfway, pushed along after 7th, pecked 5 out and no extra after next, weakened, last of 8, dist behind Valdieu (11-6) at Naas 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Feb.
Nicole's Milan (IRE) 11-2 (10-9) Soon mid-division, progress into 5th 3 out, 3rd next, ridden entering straight, stayed on to challenge last, every chance run-in, held in 2nd closing stages, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Tokyo Getaway (11-11) at Punchestown 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Sweet Sting (IRE) 20-1 (11-8) Held up off pace in last, some progress from 2 out, kept on without threatening run-in, never nearer, 6th of 13, 6 1/2l behind Ballea Fox (11-1) at Punchestown 3m hcp hvy in Feb.
Scotsman's Bay (FR) 100-1 (11-12) Raced in 16th early, soon 15th, kept on same pace from before straight, 13th of 25, 35 1/4l behind Exit Poll (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Jan.
Diamond Grove 10-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, ridden 3 out, no impression before next, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 19 1/4l behind Punitive (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Punchers Path (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no extra in rear after 3 out, 16th of 21, dist behind Birdie Blitz (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hvy in Feb.
Ice Cool 14-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th 2 out, 3rd entering straight, disputed 2nd at last, stayed on well to strongly press winner, 2nd near line, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Ballea Fox (11-1) at Punchestown 3m hcp hvy in Feb.
Highest Benefit (IRE) 6-1 (9-11) Disputed lead early, chased leaders, closed in 2nd approaching straight, slight mistake 2 out, led run-in, kept on well, reduced lead at the finish but in control, won at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Yielding in Jan beating Goulane Jessie (10-8) by dht, 9 ran.
Lee Valley Legacy (IRE) 5-1jfav (11-6) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 9th, soon 5th, no impression from 4 out, not fluent 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Cepalo Delafayette (FR) 28-1 (11-12) Waited with, 12th from 5th, no extra from before straight, 10th of 17, dist behind Granny Knot (11-10) at Thurles 2m 5f mdn sft in Feb.
All Class (FR) 100-1 (11-3) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 8th of 16, dist behind The Big Getaway (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Hardy Man (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, weakened, 13th of 16, dist behind Foxy Jacks (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hvy in Feb.
Ahgetawayoutadat (IRE) 5-1 (10-9) Soon tracked leaders, pushed along from 3 out, lost place and no extra from before next, last of 9, 30 1/2l behind Highest Benefit (9-11) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Yielding in Jan.
Mal De Mer (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Mid-division early, slight mistake 3rd and pushed along briefly, 13th after halfway, slight mistake 4 out, weakened 3 out, completely tailed off, last of 18, dist behind Aarons Day (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Jan.
Olive D'Haguenet (FR) 14-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th 3 out, weakened, 14th of 15, dist behind Abraham (11-2) at Naas 2m 3f hcp Good - Yielding in Jan.