Racecards
13:40 Leopardstown (IRE)
Edmondstown Maiden Hurdle
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Yielding (Yielding in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €11,999 added
- Winner: €7,200
- 2nd: €2,400
- 3rd: €1,200
- 4th: €600
- Form 60
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Kevin Coleman
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
towards rear, no impression 3 out and 10th approaching straight, some headway on outer to go moderate 7th before last, kept on one pace, never a factor
- Form 00
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey C Owens
always towards rear, never a factor, no threat from 3 out
- Form 1/2-2
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, not fluent 5th, pushed along and headway early straight, progress between horses into 2nd before last where jumped right, ridden and kept on run-in, no impression on winner closing stages
- Form 14-R
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey D N Russell
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and some headway early straight, 3rd when slight mistake last, ridden and no impression run-in
- Form 435-645
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P F O'Donnell
- Jockey L P Dempsey
mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, moderate 6th before last, kept on one pace
- Form 9
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P W Flynn
- Jockey Keith Donoghue
rear of mid-division, pecked slightly 4th and towards rear halfway, no threat after 3 out, no extra
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer V C Ward
- Jockey J J Slevin
towards rear, not fluent 2nd, ran freely and headway into mid-division halfway, 7th after 2 out and no extra in straight
- Form 66-24
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 113
- Trainer B Connell
- Jockey M J M O'Sullivan
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, closer before 2 out, pushed along and short of room early straight, soon dropped to 4th and no impression before last, kept on one pace
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P W Flynn
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
mid-division, stumbled badly after 5th and unseated rider
Sandyman
8- Form 00
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J McAuley
- Jockey C P McNamara
rear of mid-division early, ran freely and headway into 5th halfway, not fluent 2 out, pushed along and no impression entering straight, soon no extra
- Form 98
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey Sam Ewing
chased leaders, 7th halfway, went 5th 2 out and pushed along in straight, not fluent last, kept on well run-in to go 3rd closing stages
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer R K Watson
- Jockey Peter Smithers
rear of mid-division, slow 4th and dropped towards rear, 9th and pushed along after 2 out, no extra in straight
- Form 44
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Ciaran Murphy
- Jockey E Walsh
made all, 4 lengths clear halfway, reduced advantage before 2 out, pushed along approaching last, ridden and kept on well run-in
- Form P70070
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 80
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Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Willie Mullins has won both previous renewals and HORANTZAU D'AIRY is likely to be at short odds to make it three. A winning bumper in France, he finished second on his debut here then found Firm Footings just too quick at Navan after a moderate round of jumping. Walhaan was five lengths behind in the latter event but the winner's yard is represented by I Am Fortunata. A winning bumper, he was clear when running out at the fifth at Punchestown last month so has questions to answer. Quirke's Gate ran well in a 2m4f maiden on the latter track in what looked a strong event.
Formwatch
Derry Lad (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Towards rear, 14th halfway, pushed along approaching 3 out, no impression, 10th of 16, dist behind Viva Devito (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Feb.
Fowler For Four (IRE) 300-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, 17th of 21, 37 1/4l behind Bialystok (11-12) at Naas 1m 7f mdn Yielding in Feb.
Horantzau D'airy (FR) 4-5fav (11-12) Disputed lead, took keen hold early, headed 3rd, dropped to 4th briefly at 6th, headway into 2nd travelling well 3 out, pushed along and led narrowly on outer 2 out, soon ridden, narrow lead at last, headed after last, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, 2nd of 16, 1l behind Firm Footings (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
I Am Fortunata (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Led, 5 lengths clear when veered sharply left and ran out after 5th, at Punchestown 2m mdn Yielding in Feb.
Johnny Cigar (IRE) 40-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, closer in 7th entering straight, ridden in 6th 3f out, soon no impression on leaders, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 23 3/4l behind Firefox (12-0) at Navan 2m Good - Yielding in Feb.
Lucky Policy (IRE) 200-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden in 6th 3 out, soon no impression, 9th of 15, 35l behind Ho My Lord (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
Manwal (IRE) 15-2 (9-13) Towards rear, saddle slipped forwards after 1f, continued in rear but virtually pulled up throughout, last of 13, 30 1/2l behind Higher Kingdom (9-13) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Quirke's Gate 9-4 (11-12) In touch, 7th before 4 out, 6th before 3 out, headway 3 out where not fluent in 5th, no impression in 4th before last, one paced, 4th of 22, 17l behind Senior Chief (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Feb.
Rightfolksplease (IRE) 150-1 (11-12) In rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 11th of 16, dist behind Firm Footings (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
Sandyman 200-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, took keen hold, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 12th of 21, 23 3/4l behind Bialystok (11-12) at Naas 1m 7f mdn Yielding in Feb.
Star Harbour (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, dropped to 9th and pushed along 2 out, no impression straight, 8th of 22, 29 1/4l behind Tactical Move (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Tiz All Hush Hush (IRE) 20-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no danger 6f out, soon weakened, completely tailed off, 10th of 11, dist behind Lucky Lyreen (12-0) at Down Royal 2m 1f sft in Dec.
Walhaan (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Mid-division, progress into 4th 3 out, soon ridden, 3rd and no impression on leaders 2 out, 3rd at last, kept on one pace, 4th close home, 4th of 16, 6l behind Firm Footings (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Feb.
An Forghas (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Led, mistakes 4th and 6th, pushed along and headed before 2 out, 4th 2 out, ridden and no extra before last, 5th when fell last, at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Feb.
Dixon Line 25-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 2nd, reminders 5th, ridden and no impression after 3 out, moderate 11th before next, kept on one pace without threatening, 7th of 16, 34l behind Shean Glory (11-1) at Clonmel 2m hcp sft in Feb.