Racecards
18:25 Leopardstown (IRE)
Leopardstown 'Club 25' Membership Handicap (47-75)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- €9,000 added
- Winner: €6,210
- 2nd: €1,440
- 3rd: €630
- 4th: €360
- Form 3-15700
- Age 6
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer J F Levins
- Jockey Gary Carroll
tracked leaders early, 11th halfway, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
Nabeel (IRE)
14- Form 7/424-4
- Age 4
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey Colin Keane
held up in rear, some progress inner into 8th 2f out, soon no extra, eased inside final furlong
- Form 742120-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer E D Delany
- Jockey P J Smullen
mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along in 6th approaching straight, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 6/7753-3
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer Thomas J Farrell
- Jockey Fran Berry
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along straight and no impression in 5th 1f out, no extra
- Form 165555-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer G Donnelly
- Jockey S Foley
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, no impression in 9th 2f out, no extra, eased inside final furlong
- Form 136656/
- Age 7
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 66
towards rear, never a factor, 12th 2f out, kept on one pace
- Form 3-42323
- Age 6
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 63
mid-division, 10th halfway, progress straight and 4th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
- Form 0540-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer P D Deegan
- Jockey Chris Hayes
made all, pushed along enterng straight, strongly pressed 1f out, kept on under pressure, held on
- Form 438/0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey J A Heffernan
rear of mid-division, 12th halfway, no impression straight
- Form 277/
- Age 5
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer D Cullen
- Jockey N G McCullagh
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and dropped towards rear entering straight, rallied and kept on one pace from over 1f out
- Form 24278/3
- Age 5
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey K J Manning
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th approaching straight, no extra 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form U40900-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer A McCann
- Jockey E J McNamara
rear of mid-division, 6th halfway, progress into 2nd 2f out, ridden to challenge final furlong, kept on under pressure, just failed
- Form 073750-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer J T Gorman
- Jockey Rory Cleary
pushed along early and progress to track leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no impression and dropped to 4th final 100 yards
- Form 087375/
- Age 7
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer T Doyle
- Jockey Wayne Lordan
towards rear, never a factor, 15th entering straight, kept on one pace from over 1f out
- Form 845626-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 56
mid-division, ran freely, 9th halfway, pushed along and no extra under 2f out, eased inside final furlong
In depth
Verdict
Jim Bolger has some big chances at the fixture, none more so than with MIDFIELD GENERAL (NAP). Still a maiden after 11 starts, he was having his first run since 2013 when a close third at Gowran on Saturday and with that under his belt can start making up for lost time. Seeking Truth has been well backed at Dundalk on his last two starts at the turn of the year and though disappointing he's shown his liking for this course and soft ground. The former Godolphin-trained Nabeel had his first start since June when fourth at Dundalk a fortnight ago and will have come on for the run while Diesel Ten arrives here on the back of a fine run over hurdles at Wexford last week.
Formwatch
Havelock Ellis 16-1 (9-12) Soon mid-division, 8th early, towards rear and pushed along from 4f out, no impression and kept on same pace straight, 11th of 14, 26l behind Dancingwithangels (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m 4f app hcp 50-75.
Nabeel (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Chased leaders and took keen hold early, ridden entering straight, 5th 2f out, no impression, 4th of 10, 13l behind On Location (9-2) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol.
Sweet Cherry (IRE) 12-1 (7-11) Dwelt, 6th early, 5th over 3f out, no impression from 1f out,, 13th of 16, 8l behind Elusive Time (9-11) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in Sep.
Seeking Truth (IRE) 2-1fav (9-2) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 3rd over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Robin's Choice (9-2) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol in Jan.
Like A Prayer 15-2 (8-3) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, 5th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Toga Tiger (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-80 (4) in Oct.
Tawseef (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Held up in rear, switched to far side when race split over 2f out, effort over 1f out, faded final furlong, 6th of 9, 6l behind Ebony Express (11-5) at Windsor 1m 4f am hcp 0-70 (5) hvy in Oct '13.
Colla Pier (IRE) 6-1 (8-4) Held up, 6th halfway, ridden entering straight, went 4th over 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 3rd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Tooreen Legend (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcap pol.
Mistiness (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Soon chased leaders, 6th approaching straight, no impression from over 2f out, 13th of 17, 19l behind Bazaar (9-9) at Navan 1m 2f hcp in Oct.
My Painter (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Always behind, pushed along in last 4f out, onepaced under hands and heels straight, 12th of 14, 13l behind Bomber Jackson (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-70 pol.
Mawj Tamy (USA) 33-1 (9-5) Chased leaders on outside, pushed along over 3f out, driven over 2f out, hung right on home turn and weakened soon after, 7th of 8, 23l behind Squire Osbaldeston (9-5) at Lingfield 1m 2f mdn stks (5) pol in Sep '13.
Midfield General (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, soon 5th, closed up travelling smoothly on outer into straight, pushed along 2f out, 4th 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Dancingwithangels (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m 4f app hcp 50-75.
Diesel Ten (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden 3f out and no impression from 2f out, 14th of 16, 15l behind Pyromaniac (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gd in Jun.
Chase The Challis (IRE) 66-1 (8-6) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, 13th of 15, 28l behind Clondaw Warrior (10-0) at Galway 1m 4f App hcp gd in Sep.
Courageous Cry (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Chased leaders early, 6th halfway, pushed along in 9th 5f out, ridden into 5th entering straight, no impression in 6th 2f out, kept on on pace, 5th of 11, 15l behind Sho Girl (9-0) at Listowel 1m 6f hcp hvy in Sep '13.
Dixie Highway (IRE) 9-2fav (9-2) Led early, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace, 6th of 13, 8l behind Princess Tamay (8-10) at Listowel 1m 3yo hcp gd in Jun.