Racecards
19:20 Leopardstown (IRE)
Leopardstown Handicap (45-65)
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 1m 1f 41y
- Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,000
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €1,000
- 4th: €500
- Form 608-500
- Age 6
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer Kevin Coleman
- Jockey E J McNamara
chased leader, dropped to 9th 3f out, effort under 2f out, ridden in 6th over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
- Form 214-092
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer J McAuley
- Jockey J M Sheridan
edged left and bumped rival leaving stalls, soon tracked leader, 5th halfway, under pressure 3 1/2f out, lost place and weakened over 2f out
- Form 3520-55
- Age 4
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer M Halford
- Jockey Ronan Whelan
rear of mid-division, ridden and progress 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no extra closing stages
- Form 3-03200
- Age 5
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 59
- Trainer J F Levins
- Jockey Donagh O'Connor
dwelt slightly, raced in rear, under pressure 2f out, ridden and no impression 1f out, never a factor
- Form 4/700
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey S Foley
dwelt slightly and bumped leaving stalls, soon raced towards rear, good headway to 6th halfway, lost place on outer 3f out, eased under 2f out
- Form 855560
- Age 5
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer J McAuley
- Jockey C D Maxwell
tracked leader, 4th halfway, lost place and ridden under 2f out, weakened quickly 1 1/2f out
- Form 897-238
- Age 6
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey Hugh Horgan
dwelt, raced in rear, progress 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong, never nearer
- Form 45404-9
- Age 7
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer T Mullins
- Jockey Colin Keane
rear, came wide entering straight, ridden and kept on final furlong, no threat
- Form 000-331
- Age 3
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle
led, pressed halfway, attempted to assert and ridden 1f out, strongly pressed final 100 yards, headed close home and dropped to 3rd
- Form 657530
- Age 10
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer D P Coakley
- Jockey Annalise Cullen
in touch, 6th over 3f out, progress to 4th over 1f out, kept on final furlong, not much room behind horses closing stages, not reach leaders
- Form 82588-2
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 52
mid-division, progress 3f out, improved to 3rd 1 1/2f out, ridden to strongly challenge leader final 100 yards, kept on, just failed
- Form 5923-14
- Age 5
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer S Lynam
- Jockey Chris Hayes
dwelt, soon rear of mid-division, lost place 3f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on final furlong
- Form 84684-3
- Age 6
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer D J Barry
- Jockey Siobhan Rutledge
completely missed break and almost refused to race, tailed off, no headway, never a factor
- Form 078670/
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 48
- Trainer Michael G Cleary
- Jockey Jack Cleary
dwelt, raced in rear, progress over 1f out, ridden and kept on under 1f out, no danger
- Form 4768-52
- Age 7
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 46
- Trainer T J O'Mara
- Jockey Wayne Lordan
rear of mid-division, 10th 3f out, progress and ridden over 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
- Form 6490-45
- Age 6
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey James J Doyle
close up, challenged leader halfway, dropped to 3rd and ridden final 150 yards, kept on well between horses to lead close home, just
- Form 0/91-844
- Age 6
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer L Smyth
- Jockey Robbie Colgan
in touch, 3rd halfway, under pressure 2f out, dropped to 4th and ridden over 1f out, soon 5th, kept on same pace under 1f out
- Form 00/600
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer Mrs S Dawson
- Jockey D E Sheehy
mid-division, lost place 2 1/2f out, under pressure and weakened 1 1/2f out
- Form 0000
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer P O'Rourke
- Jockey M P Sheehy
close up, niggled along in 7th over 3f out, lost place 2f out, soon ridden, weakened 1 1/2f out
Lucky Number
45- Form 28/090-0
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey Luke McAteer
towards rear, progress 3f out, came wide entering straight and lost place, ridden 1 1/2f out, one paced under 1f out
In depth
Verdict
GIUSTINO (NAP) had been hinting at an imminent victory so it was no surprise when he landed the odds at Limerick on Saturday. However, the margin of victory, eight lengths after making all, has alerted the assessor who has raised him a massive 20lb so coming here with a 6lb penalty looks the obvious option. It's difficult to find an alternative to a horse 14lb better in than future handicaps but Divine Celt, still a maiden after a dozen starts, was only beaten a head in a huge field of handicappers at Navan last month. Knock Flyer is also a maiden but has produced the occasional good run with his low weight including when beaten less than a length at Naas in April. Nam has won around here and Colin Keane has been booked so he may prove best of the remainder.
Formwatch
Swiss Army Officer (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden 2f out and no impression 1f out, no extra, kept on one pace, 10th of 20, 5 3/4l behind Overheer (9-8) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Robert Guiscard (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) A little slow into stride and pushed along, soon mid-division, disputed 6th approaching halfway, headway and effort straight, 2nd and kept on without threatening winner close home, 2nd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Is That Love (9-10) at Sligo 6f Yielding - Soft in May.
Slieve Bearnagh (IRE) 10-1 (10-2) Mid-division early, towards rear halfway, ridden over 2f out, stayed on into 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 17, 2 3/4l behind Matilda With Me (9-7) at Cork 1m 2f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Kinch (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Rear of mid-division, effort 1 1/2f out, soon no extra, weakened final furlong, 15th of 20, 8 1/4l behind Indian Lilac (10-0) at Leopardstown 1m hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Caught In The Wild (IRE) 66-1 (9-2) Mid-division early, disputed 12th before halfway, soon one pace, 19th of 28, 26 3/4l behind Zephron (10-0) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Haayem (FR) 20-1 (10-1) Pushed along briefly early, soon mid-division, pushed along again before straight, soon no impression, 14th of 16, 14 1/4l behind Praying Mantis (8-12) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Yielding in May.
Dance Emperor (IRE) 15-2 (9-10) Soon mid-division, headway and effort straight, chased leaders and kept on same pace from under 2f out, 8th of 23, 8l behind Maunganui (9-7) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Yielding in May.
Nam (IRE) 11-2 (9-6) A little keen, tracked leaders, 5th approaching halfway, pushed along approaching straight, kept on same pace final furlong, 9th of 16, 6 1/4l behind Dream Tale (10-2) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Giustino 4-5fav (9-12) Made all, 2 length advantage travelling well 2f out, ridden and went clear over 1f out, eased final strides, easily, won at Listowel 1m hcp sft in Jun beating Benkogambit (9-4) by 8l, 12 ran.
Munfallet (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Soon disputed, headed after 3 1/2f, ridden and no extra 3f out, 12th of 15, 10 1/4l behind Angel's Trumpet (9-8) at Killarney 1m hcp sft in May.
Divine Celt (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) Soon mid-division, closed up travelling smoothly straight, led under 2f out, headed and kept on without matching winner closing stages, 2nd of 23, nk behind Maunganui (9-7) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Yielding in May.
Irish Ambassador (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Mid-division, moderate 8th halfway, pushed along and closer 2f out, 7th and ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 3 3/4l behind Maccliff (8-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Apr.
Knock Flyer (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Very slowly away and trailing in rear, in touch in rear at halfway, ridden and switched to outer 2f out, went moderate 8th 1f out, stayed on well ff, 3rd close home, never nearer, 3rd of 20, 1/2l behind Blue Raven (9-12) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Military Star (USA) 200-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, slight mistake and rider briefly without iron from 2nd, slight mistake 7th, lost position and no impression from 3 out, 11th of 17, 24l behind Annexation (11-10) at Navan 2m mdn gd in Sep.
Anfaass (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and progress on outer 2f out, stayed on into 4th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd at line, 2nd of 17, 1 1/4l behind Matilda With Me (9-7) at Cork 1m 2f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Drummer 6-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, travelled well to challenge 3f out, soon disputed, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 15, 2l behind Odd Venture (8-11) at Cork 1m 2f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Duquesa Beach (IRE) 4-1fav (9-0) Pushed along briefly early, soon towards rear, pushed along again approaching straight where raced on outer and headway, kept on without threatening final furlong, 4th of 16, 2 1/4l behind Praying Mantis (8-12) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Yielding in May.
Our Patron Saint (IRE) 125-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakening and briefly short of room over 1f out, no impression, 17th of 20, 12 3/4l behind Blue Raven (9-12) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Sanctuary Place (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, 10th of 13, 8 1/2l behind Future Romance (9-2) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Lucky Number 25-1 (10-1) Disputed lead, ridden and headed 3f out, soon weakened, last of 20, 29 1/4l behind Blue Raven (9-12) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Neyland 40-1 (8-6) Rear of mid-division, no impression early straight and not clear run 1 1/2f out, kept on well between horses inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 8th of 19, 4 1/4l behind Eagle's Flight (10-1) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Rita Levi (IRE) 66-1 (9-10) A little slow into stride, waited with, 10th approaching halfway, pushed along before straight, soon one pace, 13th of 16, 9 1/2l behind Pinpointed (9-6) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Is Fantastic (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Soon chased leaders, closer in 7th after halfway, effort straight, one pace over 1f out, 9th of 15, 7 1/4l behind Morph Speed (10-2) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Wand 20-1 (9-4) Close up, 3rd to clear leaders after 5f, took closer order in 4th halfway, under pressure 2f out, came wide entering straight, soon lost place and ridden, no extra under 1f out, 8th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Dazzling Darren (10-1) at Sligo 1m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Shona Mea (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Mid-division early, disputed 13th 3f out, soon no impression, 18th of 23, 14 1/4l behind Pretty Rebel (9-11) at Curragh 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.