Racecards
17:45 Leopardstown (IRE)
Leopardstown Handicap (50-80)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €11,000 added
- Winner: €6,600
- 2nd: €2,200
- 3rd: €1,100
- 4th: €550
- Form 124-9
- Age 3
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey T P Madden
raced in 5th early, pushed along before straight, one pace from over 1f out
- Form 7437-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer D K Weld
- Jockey A J Slattery
a little slow into stride, 7th early, still travelling smoothly straight, pushed along 1 1/2f out, 2nd over 1f out, kept on well without quite matching winner inside final furlong
- Form 06-21
- Age 3
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer J P Murtagh
- Jockey Ben Coen
raced in 6th early, pushed along into straight, one pace from 1 1/2f out
Daoub
265- Form 6467-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer K Prendergast
- Jockey Chris Hayes
a little awkward away from stalls, 12th early, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
- Form 60625-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Declan McDonogh
a little slow into stride, raced in 8th early, pushed along before straight, no extra from under 2f out
- Form 4467-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer S Lavery
- Jockey Robbie Colgan
a little slow into stride, 9th early, pushed along from 3f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
- Form 5376-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey E Greatrex
a little slow into stride, soon towards rear, kept on same pace straight
- Form 51283-4
- Age 3
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer F Birrane
- Jockey Shane Kelly
soon disputed lead, headed from 1 1/2f out, soon no extra
- Form 8567-1
- Age 3
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 68
raced in 4th early, tracked leaders, led from 1 1/2f out, pressed and kept on well inside final furlong
- Form 099-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Wayne Lordan
soon towards rear, pushed along before straight, kept on same pace from 2f out
- Form 3371-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey S M Crosse
a little slow into stride, 10th early, tight for room 1 1/2f out, soon switched right, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
- Form 333-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer J Davison
- Jockey Gary Halpin
a little slow into stride, 11th early, raced on outer straight, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
- Form 823-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 71
- Trainer W McCreery
- Jockey Nathan Crosse
soon disputed lead, headed from 1 1/2f out, soon no extra
- Form 8589-4
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey W T Byrne
a little slow into stride, soon towards rear, kept on same pace straight
- Form 62824-3
- Age 3
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer P F McEnery
- Jockey A C Persse
disputed lead early, prominent, one pace from 1 1/2f out
- Form 987-3
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 66
- Form 50-6
- Age 3
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 66
In depth
Verdict
A tough handicap to end proceedings with Joseph O'Brien saddling four. Zoom Zoom Babe stayed on strongly to score over a mile on testing ground here in October and is only 3lb higher while Flying Scotsman, by Galileo out of a high-class mare, is expected to do much better in his second term. Kokura was disqualified after finishing first past at Dundalk then put matters right next time but the fact that Andy Oliver brings CONFIDENCE HIGH (NAP) out so quickly after an impressive track and trip victory on Tuesday speaks volumes. He's been raised by a massive 15lb so should take adbvantage of just a 6lb penalty and will be very difficult to beat. National Asset was eight lengths behind on Tuesday but Jim Bolger wouldn't be running him here unless thought capable of getting much closer.
Formwatch
Justina (IRE) 15-2 (8-6) Soon tracked leaders, 5th approaching halfway, soon slightly impeded, pushed along under 2f out, no extra and one pace inside final furlong, 9th of 14, 10 3/4l behind In From The Cold (8-6) at Naas 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Dark Pine (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Soon led, joined over 3f out, pushed along from 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon no extra, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Ten Year Ticket (9-5) at Curragh 7f mdn sft in Oct.
Kokura 11-10fav (9-5) Tracked leader, ran freely, 2nd halfway, pushed along under 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, edged left and kept on inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Feb beating Rio Ocho (9-5) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Daoub 8-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, some headway on inner early straight, ridden under 2f out and no impression 1f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 12, 10 1/4l behind Silver Spear (8-13) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Gold Factory (USA) 5-1 (9-5) Pushed along early, soon raced in 5th, under pressure and slightly bumped straight, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Estepona Sun (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Ivaquestion (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden 2f out and soon no impression in 6th, no extra from over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 13 1/2l behind Arthur's Kingdom (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m mdn hvy in Oct.
No Days Off (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Soon mid-division, headway and effort straight, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Estepona Sun (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Vormir (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, pushed along 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 4, 3 1/4l behind Corvair (9-13) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (4) pol in Jan.
Confidence High (IRE) 28-1 (9-12) Chased leader in 2nd, pushed along and headway to lead under 2f out, soon clear, stayed on strongly final furlong, comfortably, won at Leopardstown 7f hcp gf in Jun beating David Garrick (9-12) by 3 1/4l, 18 ran.
Flying Scotsman (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) A little slow into stride, towards rear, some headway straight, kept on same pace without threatening final furlong, 9th of 14, 11 1/4l behind Vatican City (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Oct.
Zoom Zoom Babe 8-1 (9-2) Dwelt, soon raced towards rear, 7th over 3f out, headway over 1f out where switched right, ridden final 150 yards, edged left and ran on strongly to lead close home, won at Leopardstown 1m hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct beating Total Euphoria (8-4) by nk, 9 ran.
Madaket Mystery (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 9th approaching halfway, soon headway and effort, kept on without matching front pair inside final furlong, 3rd of 22, 2l behind Elusive King (9-5) at Naas 6f mdn hvy in Nov.
Call Of The Jungle (IRE) 10-3jfav (8-12) Prominent and led after 1f, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, 3rd and kept on one pace final 150 yards, 3rd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Miss Myers (8-10) at Limerick 7f mdn hvy in Oct.
National Asset (IRE) 13-2 (9-12) Mid-division on inner, pushed along briefly early, ridden in 7th 2f out, moderate 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 18, 7 3/4l behind Confidence High (9-12) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Myrcella (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Slowly into stride, in rear, switched left under 2f out, ridden and headway 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to go 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Lequinto (9-4) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Mar.
But You Said (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Dwelt, soon tracked leaders, pushed along from early straight, no extra from over 1f out, 8th of 9, 14 3/4l behind Unforgetable (9-0) at Fairyhouse 6f mdn fll gd in Jul.
Wild Cherry (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Close up and disputed lead early, soon chased leaders, 7th approaching halfway, pushed along under 2f out, no impression and switched right from 1f out, kept on same pace without threatening, 6th of 14, 8l behind In From The Cold (8-6) at Naas 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Meaningful Vote (IRE) 33-1 (9-6) Held up mid-division on outer, jumped path over 5f out, 6th halfway, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and edged right 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on well to lead 50 yards out, held on, won at Galway 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct beating Dragon Of Malta (9-4) by hd, 12 ran.
Star Of Cashel (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Mid-division, ridden in 10th on outer 2f out, moderate 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 3rd close home, 3rd of 18, 7 3/4l behind Confidence High (9-12) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Sable Camp (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Settled behind leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, last of 6, 12 1/2l behind Dark Vader (9-6) at Dundalk 6f pol in Mar.