Racecards
16:10 Leopardstown (IRE)
Liffey Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Grade B)
- 27 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Yielding to Soft
- Surface: Turf
- €125,000 added
- Winner: €75,000
- 2nd: €25,000
- 3rd: €12,500
- 4th: €6,250
- Form 224-F25
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 146
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Aidan Coleman
rear of mid-division, 13th before 4 out, under pressure entering straight, weakened before last
- Form B3170-9
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 141
- Trainer P A Fahy
- Jockey Simon Torrens
mid-division, not fluent at 2nd, headway entering straight, ran on well run-in to 5th close home, never nearer
- Form 20-0723
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 140
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey S Fitzgerald
chased leaders, 9th before 4 out, 8th after 2 out (normal 3 out), headway and closed travelling well before last, ridden in 2nd final 100 yards, kept on, not match winner
- Form 2/1120-2
- Age 9
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
tracked leader, chased leaders after 1st, 8th before 4 out, headway on inner after 2 out (normal 3 out), under pressure and weakened quickly before last
- Form 21/2-0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer M Brassil
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
mid-division, 14th before 4 out, no impression before last, kept on same pace run-in
- Form 5UF5P0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 139
in touch, 3rd before 4 out, 2nd after 2 out (normal 3 out), soon under pressure and lost place, weakened approaching straight
- Form 33-1F81
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 138
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
chased leaders, 7th after 2 out (normal 3 out), headway entering straight, travelled well to lead before last where slight mistake, ridden and headed final 150 yards, soon no extra in 3rd
- Form 862-000
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 138
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey D N Russell
chased leaders, 11th before 4 out, good headway before last, 3rd after last, ridden to lead narrowly final 150 yards, kept on well
- Form 3200-57
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 136
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
rear, effort before last, kept on same pace run-in, no danger
- Form 40-020P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
towards rear, 16th before 4 out, under pressure after 3 out, weakened after 2 out (normal 3 out)
- Form 25-1527
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey J J Slevin
rear of mid-division, dropped towards rear and no impression approaching straight, no extra before last
- Form 3142-43
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 134
- Trainer M F Morris
- Jockey Mark Walsh
chased leaders, took closer order after 1st, 7th before 4 out, 5th after 2 out (normal 3 out), closed approaching straight, under pressure and weakened quickly before last
- Form 13110-6
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 134
mid-division, mistake 3 out, progress on outer entering straight, kept on same pace run-in, no extra closing stages
- Form 2/12-9
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer A L T Moore
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
tracked leader, chased leaders after 1st, dropped to 9th after 2 out (normal 3 out), progress on inner before last, no impression in 5th last, ridden and kept on same pace in 4th closing stages
- Form 31F-531
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer J P Dempsey
- Jockey L P Dempsey
rear of mid-division, 15th before 4 out, under pressure entering straight, no impression before last where mistake and fell
- Form 134
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 132
chased leaders, 12th before 4 out, effort and progress entering straight, 8th last, ridden and weakened run-in
- Form 00-1118
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 132
rear, effort and progress after 2 out (normal 3 out), headway before last, ridden in 6th run-in, no extra closing stages
- Form 4525-31
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer T Cooper
- Jockey B J Cooper
led, not fluent at 3rd, 3 lengths clear 4 out, slight mistake 3 out and reduced advantage, headed approaching straight, weakened and pulled up before last
- Form 401/0-P8
- Age 9
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer A A Howard
- Jockey D F O'Regan
rear, some progress entering straight, kept on same pace run-in, no threat
- Form 24P272
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey K C Sexton
rear, effort after 2 out (normal 3 out), headway entering straight, kept on same pace run-in
- Form 122513
- Age 8
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 128
- Trainer E Griffin
- Jockey M M McDonagh
in touch, progress after 2nd, 2nd before 4 out, 3rd after 2 out (normal 3 out), lost place and weakened quickly approaching straight, pulled up before last
- Form 2415-P
- Age 5
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 127
in touch, dropped to 10th before 4 out, under pressure and weakened entering straight
- Form P-10945
- Age 11
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer L P Cusack
- Jockey Brian Hayes
always in rear, no impression, weakened after 2 out (normal 3 out), never a factor
- Form 125523
- Age 5
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer E Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
tracked leader, 5th before 4 out, 4th after 2 out (normal 3 out), headway to lead approaching straight, headed before last where dropped to 4th, ridden and weakened run-in
- Form 4-24380
- Age 7
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey N J Ryan
always towards rear, no headway, weakened after 2 out (normal 3 out), never a factor
- Form 3580-0P
- Age 6
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer T Gibney
- Jockey Gavin Brouder
towards rear, never a factor, dropped to rear and pulled up before 2 out (normal 3 out)
- Form 3/7-9P65
- Age 11
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 119
tracked leader, 4th before 4 out, under pressure in 6th after 2 out (normal 3 out), lost place entering straight, kept on run-in
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Gua Du Large landed a Grade A handicap at Fairyhouse in November under Rachael Blackmore, who has opted for Champagne Gold here. Her mount hasn't taken to fences the last twice but was narrowly beaten by today's rival Drop The Anchor, who has been primed for another crack, in this a year ago and is only 4lb higher. Arcadian Sunrise landed a tough handicap at the Galway Festival before scoring over 2m at York. He's 10lb higher than that Galway victory and this looks a very competitive handicap. Cask Mate has some cracking form in top novice company and makes his handicap debut after chasing home Zanahiyr at Down Royal while Carrarea ran his best race to date when sent to Lingfield last month where the heavy ground probably didn't suit. He's closely matched with Broomfields Jeremy on earlier Fairyhouse form but it's time MAGIC TRICKS was winning again. Runner-up to stable companion Eskylane at Down Royal, he was only headed close home in the race won by Gua Du Large at Fairyhouse.
Formwatch
Ballyadam (IRE) 5-1 (11-3) Raced keenly in mid-division, pressed leaders 2 out, went 2nd going ok home turn, ridden and weakened before last, 5th of 7, 22 1/2l behind Guard Your Dreams (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m 1f (1) gs in Dec.
Drop The Anchor (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) In rear, not fluent 3rd and pushed along, always struggling, 9th of 12, dist behind Tritonic (11-0) at Ascot 2m hcp (1) gs in Dec.
Magic Tricks (FR) 5-1jfav (11-3) Mid-division, slight mistake at 5th, 8th before 6th where hampered, ridden and headway to dispute before last, headed run-in, kept on same pace, dropped to 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 18, 2l behind Gua Du Large (10-5) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp gd in Nov.
Cask Mate (IRE) 5-4 (11-4) Tracked leader in 2nd for most, improved to dispute lead travelling well after 3 out, ridden and mistake when headed 2 out, no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace, not trouble winner, 2nd of 5, 8l behind Zanahiyr (11-9) at Down Royal 2m 1f (1) sft in Oct.
Fastorslow (FR) 12-1 (11-10) Mid-division on inner, no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace, 10th of 18, 19 1/2l behind Brides Hill (10-5) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Zoffanien (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) In rear, not fluent at 1st, ridden in 11th 3 out, no impression, 11th of 17, 27 1/2l behind The Very Man (11-1) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jan.
Autumn Evening 7-2 (11-7) Tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd entering straight, ridden to lead 2 out, clear at last, stayed on well run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m sft in Jan beating Indigo Breeze (11-7) by 2 3/4l, 5 ran.
Call Me Lyreen (IRE) 11-2cfav (11-9) Tracked leaders on inner, 7th halfway, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, no extra run-in, 12th of 18, 20 1/4l behind Brides Hill (10-5) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Champagne Gold (IRE) 9-1 (12-0) Mid-division on outer, ridden in 6th 3 out, soon no impression, 7th of 18, 20 1/4l behind Farouk D'Alene (12-0) at Navan 2m 4f Yielding in Dec.
Eclair De Beaufeu (FR) 18-1 (11-3) Always behind, ridden 7th, trailing when pulled up before 3 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 1f hcp sft in Jan.
Visionarian (IRE) 5-1jfav (11-0) Rear, badly hampered at 6th, progress after 3 out, effort on inner before last, no extra run-in, 7th of 18, 8 1/2l behind Gua Du Large (10-5) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp gd in Nov.
Get My Drift (FR) 11-2cfav (11-3) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway after 2 out, 2nd and ridden early straight, soon no impression on winner, 3rd and kept on one pace run-in, 3rd of 18, 8 3/4l behind Brides Hill (10-5) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Hes A Hardy Bloke (IRE) 22-1 (11-4) In touch, lost place 3 out, progress before 2 out, 3rd after 2 out, dropped to 4th at last where not fluent, soon ridden and weakened, 6th of 17, 9 1/4l behind Arcadian Sunrise (11-6) at Galway 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Sea Ducor 10-1 (11-4) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace in straight, 9th of 18, 18 1/2l behind Brides Hill (10-5) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Broomfields Jeremy (IRE) 13-2 (11-11) Mid-division, headway into 6th 3 out, disputed lead 2 and ridden 2 out, led at last, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, strongly pressed close home, all out, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp gd in Nov beating Carrarea (11-0) by hd, 19 ran.
In From The Cold (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, not fluent 6th, ridden and no impression on principals disputing 3rd 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th close home, 4th of 6, 6 1/2l behind Teahupoo (11-10) at Limerick 2m (1) hvy in Dec.
Lucky Max (GER) 13-2 (11-7) Mid-division, pushed along after 3 out , soon struggling, 8th of 12, dist behind Metier (11-10) at Lingfield 2m hcp (2) hvy in Jan.
Mighty Tom (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Made all, 3 lengths lead halfway, pushed along after 2 out and 4 lengths clear before last, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Thurles 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Dec beating Mind Your Money (10-2) by 6l, 13 ran.
Charli Parcs (FR) 50-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, some progress in 5th before 3 out, ridden and no impression 3 out, no extra before next, weakened and tailed off, last of 8, dist behind Darver Star (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 3f hvy in Dec.
Suprise Package 8-1 (10-12) Mid-division, some headway before 2 out, 4th and pushed along entering straight, ridden and went 2nd at last, no impression on winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 18, 7 1/2l behind Brides Hill (10-5) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Wouldn't You Agree (IRE) 9-2fav (10-6) Chased leaders, headway to 2nd 3 out, soon on terms, led entering straight, not fluent 2 out, ridden and joined before last where slight mistake and headed, soon no impression in 3rd, kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 1 1/4l behind Dysart Diamond (10-11) at Listowel 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Coltor (IRE) 17-2 (10-7) Mid-division, mistake at 5th, 15th before 6th, progress after 7th, under pressure and weakened after 3 out, pulled up after 2 out, at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Snugsborough Hall (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Mid-division, 11th after 6th, headway after 7th, improved to 4th 3 out, no impression on leaders in 3rd after 2 out, no extra in 4th run-in, dropped to 5th close home, 5th of 18, 11 3/4l behind Aldo The Apache (10-5) at Naas 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Carrarea (IRE) 3-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, not fluent 3 out, went 2nd on inside 2 out, ridden and no impression when lost 2nd approaching the last where mistake, plugged on, 3rd of 12, 6 3/4l behind Metier (11-10) at Lingfield 2m hcp (2) hvy in Jan.
Future Proof (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Always rear, never a factor, no extra after 2 out, eased run-in, last of 18, dist behind Brides Hill (10-5) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Never Do Nothing (IRE) 100-1 (10-5) Disputed lead, headed 6th, ridden and weakened entering straight, pulled up before 2 out, at Navan 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Dec.
Charlie Stout (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, ridden in 2nd next, dropped to 5th before last, no impression, 5th of 11, 7 1/2l behind Bigz Belief (11-11) at Naas 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Jan.
Arcadian Sunrise (IRE) 5-1 (9-10) Held up in rear, some progress entering straight, pushed along 3f out, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 18, 14l behind Yaxeni (9-12) at Naas 2m hcp hvy in Oct.
Eskylane (IRE) 4-1jfav (11-6) Mid-division on outer and 5th from halfway, took closer order before 3 out and improved to dispute lead before next, ridden to lead before last and kept on well to extend advantage run-in, won at Down Royal 2m 1f hcp sft in Oct beating Magic Tricks (11-7) by 4 1/2l, 12 ran.
Gua Du Large (FR) 25-1 (10-5) Rear, 15th before 6th where slightly hampered, good headway before last, led narrowly final 150 yards, kept on best under pressure, won at Fairyhouse 2m hcp gd in Nov beating Glan (9-12) by nk, 18 ran.
Clarens (IRE) 4-1 (11-6) Mid-division, progress into 6th on outer 2 out, ridden to lead at last, stayed on well run-in, reduced advantage close home, won at Navan 2m hcp gd in Nov beating Sil Ver Klass (10-13) by 3/4l, 16 ran.