Racecards
17:20 Leopardstown (IRE)
RACE Academy Apprentice Handicap
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 6f 181y
- Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €11,500 added
- Winner: €6,900
- 2nd: €2,300
- 3rd: €1,150
- 4th: €575
- Form 283-259
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer R O'Brien
- Jockey S T McCullagh
towards rear, 11th over 3f out, came wide entering straight, ridden over 1f out, ran on well final furlong to 5th on line, never on terms
- Form 8-30097
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer K J Condon
- Jockey Sam Ewing
rear of mid-division, 8th over 3f out, ridden and headway on outer under 1f out, ran on strongly final 100 yards, never nearer
- Form 33-0600
- Age 6
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey W T Byrne
prominent, disputed after 1f, led after 2 1/2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon weakened quickly
- Form 22775
- Age 5
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer J McAuley
- Jockey J M Sheridan
mid-division, 7th halfway, effort and progress on inner 1 1/2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened under 1f out
- Form 41-8401
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer L Breen
- Jockey C J MacRedmond
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and effort 1f out, kept on same pace in 5th final 100 yards, dropped to 6th on line
- Form 56-9003
- Age 5
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer E Doyle
- Jockey A C Persse
chased leader, 5th halfway, ridden over 1f out, no impression, weakened final 100 yards
- Form 75610-0
- Age 5
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 71
- Trainer P T Foley
- Jockey Luke McAteer
prominent, disputed after 1f, headed after 2 1/2f, lost place and ridden 1 1/2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
- Form 31550/0-
- Age 7
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer J Geoghegan
- Jockey Jessica Maye
missed break and detached, took closer order after 3f, progress on inner 1 1/2f out, soon not much room and switched right, kept on final furlong, no danger
- Form 512140
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer E Lynam
- Jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle
towards rear, 10th over 3f out, headway and switched right 1 1/2f out, switched left under 1f out, soon ridden in 3rd, kept on, held
Sasvana
176- Form 6/80884-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer D Murphy
- Jockey Ms N A Kane
close up, 3rd halfway, closed and ridden 1 1/2f out, led over 1f out, strongly pressed 1f out, kept on best under pressure
- Form 89-0940
- Age 4
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey M P Sheehy
broke well to lead, headed after 1f, soon chased leader, 4th halfway, headway entering straight, strongly challenged leader 1f out, kept on, not match winner
- Form 5/68070-
- Age 7
- Weight 8-6
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer P J McKenna
- Jockey Siobhan Rutledge
rear of mid-division, 9th over 3f out, came wide entering straight, dropped to rear and ridden 1 1/2f out, weakened and detached over 1f out
In depth
Verdict
Lady Scathach has won around here and had been racing in much better company before a poor run here last week. ICE COLD IN ALEX is another course winner who would have a definite chance on his best form. He makes a quick reappearance after a decent effort at Gowran on Monday and Sam Ewing's claim is a major plus. Rocky Dreams won a Dundalk claimer last month where he had a much higher rated rival in second but, after a very bright opening two runs, Meishar hasn't made the expected progress. Bardo Contiguo probably needs softer conditions over this trip while Golden Valour has only won at Dundalk, though he has been narrowly beaten in two starts on this track.
Formwatch
Golden Valour 6-1 (9-11) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2 1/2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 15, 7 1/2l behind Hale Bopp (9-3) at Cork 1m hcp gf in May.
Ice Cold In Alex (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Towards rear, 10th over 3f out, under pressure entering straight, ridden 1 1/2f out, ran on final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Galtee Mist (9-5) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Lady Scathach (IRE) 100-1 (9-13) Always towards rear, pushed along and no impression early straight, kept on one pace final furlong, never a factor, 14th of 19, 6 1/4l behind Eagle's Flight (10-1) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Meishar (ARG) 16-1 (10-6) Prominent, 4th approaching straight, soon effort to chase leaders and one pace, 5th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Agrimony (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m mdn Yielding in May.
Rocky Dreams 7-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and closer under 2f out, headway to lead early final furlong, kept on well, won at Dundalk 6f pol in May beating War Hero (10-1) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Bardo Contiguo (IRE) 11-1 (10-0) Towards rear, headway entering straight, ridden 2f out, went 8th 1f out, kept on without threatening to go 3rd close home, never nearer, 3rd of 18, 7 3/4l behind Loingseoir (9-4) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Sure Cert (IRE) 50-1 (10-1) Soon tracked leaders, disputed 4th before halfway, lost position and no impression from under 2f out, 11th of 28, 13 1/2l behind Zephron (10-0) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Massa Lubrense (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Always towards rear, never a factor, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 14th of 16, 7 3/4l behind Turbine (9-10) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Sister Lola (IRE) 11-1 (8-7) Dwelt, soon raced in mid-division, took keen hold, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 14, 20 1/4l behind Celtic Crown (8-7) at Gowran Park 1m hcp fll sft in May.
Sasvana 33-1 (9-12) Waited with, 10th approaching straight, soon headway, kept on without reaching principals inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Farnese (9-7) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Sweet Justice (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, not clear run under 2f out and soon lost place, no extra, 18th of 19, 12 1/2l behind Eagle's Flight (10-1) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Guiding Star 66-1 (8-6) Always towards rear, no impression 1 1/2f out, never a factor, 10th of 12, 12 1/2l behind A Step Too Far (9-7) at Bellewstown 5f hcp hvy in Aug.