Racecards
14:30 Leopardstown (IRE)
Tote Price Promise Handicap Hurdle (81-123)
- 26 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Heavy (Soft in place on the Hurdle course)
- Surface: Turf
- €14,500 added
- Winner: €10,005
- 2nd: €2,320
- 3rd: €1,015
- 4th: €581
- Form 1-51
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer A L T Moore
- Jockey B M Cash
chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway into close 3rd 2 out, led before last, ridden and challenged last, headed run-in and no extra in 3rd closing stages
- Form 4-23143
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer D T Hughes
- Jockey M A Enright
mid-division, weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 2212/B-0
- Age 9
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer E J O'Grady
- Jockey P F Mangan
rear of mid-division best, never a factor
- Form 6869-26
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer Mrs P Dobbs
- Jockey D N Russell
mid-division, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 044940
- Age 8
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey Paul Carberry
mid-division early, weakened halfway, tailed off
- Form 514834
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey R J Jones
mid-division, 8th after 3 out, ridden and no extra 2 out
- Form 4F1U9
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 116
always towards rear, pecked on landing and unseated rider 2 out
- Form 110-007
- Age 9
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 113
- Trainer J Motherway
- Jockey D E Splaine
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out
- Form 4-73225
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 113
- Trainer M Hourigan
- Jockey A P Heskin
held up towards rear, moderate 13th 2 out, kept on one pace straight
- Form 22-2183
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer E J O'Grady
- Jockey B J Geraghty
always towards rear, pulled up before 5 out
- Form 0F142-1
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer C A Murphy
- Jockey R M Power
mid-division, headway in 10th 2 out, 6th entering straight, ridden into 3rd and mistake last, stayed on to lead run-in, kept on well close home
- Form U9/60-42
- Age 11
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer Lindsay Woods
- Jockey D R Fox
chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden in 7th entering straight, no impression in 4th last, kept on same pace
- Form 144B1/0-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer Garry Ducey
- Jockey B J Cooper
always towards rear, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 279P/0-0
- Age 10
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer R Tyner
- Jockey Phillip Enright
chased leaders, 9th halfway, ridden in 10th entering straight, under pressure in 7th before last, kept on one pace
- Form 780568
- Age 6
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer P Casey
- Jockey B F Cawley
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor, weakened 3 out, tailed off
- Form 531PP0
- Age 9
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer G T Lynch
- Jockey B R Dalton
mid-division best, weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 221110
- Age 9
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey S J Crimin
led and disputed, ridden 3 out, close up entering straight, no extra before last
- Form 055091
- Age 7
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
held up towards rear, moderate 14th 2 out, no impression
- Form 517772
- Age 6
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer E Cawley
- Jockey K C Sexton
held up towards rear, headway 3 out, 12th 2 out, ridden into 8th last, kept on same pace
- Form 27077-9
- Age 6
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 102
chased leaders, 6th halfway, close up in 5th 2 out, ridden and no extra entering straight
- Form 5083
- Age 5
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer A Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
mid-division, headway in 8th 3 out, 4th 2 out, ridden to challenge last, every chance run-in, no extra in 2nd close home
- Form 160P37
- Age 8
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer A Slattery
- Jockey T C Carroll
led and disputed, ridden and headed before last, no extra
- Form 324-209
- Age 9
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 91
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 9th entering straight, kept on same pace in 6th last
- Form 586002
- Age 6
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer T Mullins
- Jockey N P Madden
mid-division, weakened before 3 out, tailed off
- Form 951809
- Age 7
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer D McDonogh
- Jockey D J Casey
held up towards rear, some headway into 13th after 3 out, no impression next
- Form 6P898
- Age 8
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer I Madden
- Jockey A F O'Neill
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 7th 2 out, under pressure in 5th entering straight, no extra before last
In depth
Verdict
Surprisingly, Talbot Road is the only one of the 27 entries to have won over the track and trip but his maiden success last month suggests he faces a very stiff task here. St Devote was a very promising chaser when last seen in 2011 and is likely to need this and Crocus Bay is looking a bit high in the weights on what he's achieved to date. Ruby Walsh has yet another strong ride, this time on board Tony Martin's Living Next Door, though the form of his mount's victory at Limerick has taken a knock. Shariyan was well supported on his return to action here on St Stephen's Day and ran out a convincing winner. He's been raised 10lb which seems fair enough and the one to take from the race is SAMMY BLACK, who finished a close third on his handicap debut. He's only been raised 3lb for that and with the benefit of the experience can reverse form with the winner and take this.
Formwatch
Talbot Road (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders on outer, 5th halfway, good headway to join issue 2 out, ridden approaching last where led, kept on best under pressure run-in, won at Leopardstown 2m 4f 4yo mdn hdl sft in Dec beating Thunder And Roses (11-7) by 2l, 12 ran.
Kilavalley (IRE) 5-2fav (11-10) Prominent in chasing group, one or two slight mistakes, closed to challenge and on terms 3 out, headed next, no extra in 3rd approaching last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 11l behind Matsukaze (10-9) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 hvy in Dec.
Acapulco (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Rear of mid-division throughout, never a factor, 22nd of 30, 44l behind Prince Rudi (10-6) at Leopardstown 3m hcp hdl sft in Dec.
Benny's Fagartha (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Soon chased leaders, 7th 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace next, 6th of 15, 36l behind Come To The Party (10-1) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl sft in Nov.
Chino Valdes (IRE) 25-1 (9-12) Mid-division, headway into 9th after 3 out, ridden and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace, 11th of 30, 19l behind Prince Rudi (10-6) at Leopardstown 3m hcp hdl sft in Dec.
Tristram Shandy (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Raced alone towards inside for most, waited with, chased leaders and no impression under pressure straight, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 16l behind Fahamore (11-9) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-116 hvy in Dec.
Courageous Cry (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Chased leader in 4th, ridden early straight and no extra from 2 out, 9th of 11, 20l behind Tennis Cap (11-1) at Naas 2m hcp hdl hvy.
Irish Soul (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, headway into 5th after 3 out, ridden 2 out, no extra entering straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 30, 13l behind Prince Rudi (10-6) at Leopardstown 3m hcp hdl sft in Dec.
The Crafty Butcher (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Held up behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, 5th of 7, 28l behind Road To Riches (11-0) at Cork 3m nov hdl Grd 3 (1) sft in Dec.
Crocus Bay (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd approaching 2 out, soon challenged, not fluent at last, every chance and kept on well run-in, dropped to 3rd near line, 3rd of 9, 1l behind Shesonlyahorse (11-3) at Tramore 2m nov hcp hdl 80-109 hvy.
Shariyan (IRE) 4-1fav (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, 7th after 2 out, 3rd early straight, led last, stayed on well, won at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-116 sft in Dec beating Blazing Sonnet (10-3) by 3 1/2l, 23 ran.
Chestnut Charlie (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, challenged after 3 out, ridden in 2nd 2 out, no impression winner before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 15, 4l behind Barneys Honour (11-5) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-109 hvy.
Where's The Dosh (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Always towads rear, 19th of 22, well behind Ten Bob (10-11) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 80-116 hvy in Oct '11.
Pay The Bounty 20-1 (10-3) Mid-division, 9th halfway, no extra from 2 out, 11th of 14, 37l behind Canaly (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl hvy in Dec.
Monelissio (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, ridden in 7th 4 out, no impression entering straight, weakened, 8th of 13, well behind Suntiep (11-12) at Navan 2m 7f mdn hdl hvy.
Captain Luke (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Mid-division, mistakes, dropped to rear and ridden 4 out, no extra, tailed off, last of 10, well behind Treat Yourself (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m nov hcp hdl 80-116 sft in Dec.
Happy New Year (IRE) 11-2 (10-6) Tracked leaders on inner, mistake 1st, 7th 3 out, soon no extra, 13th of 23, 41l behind Shariyan (10-11) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-116 sft in Dec.
Living Next Door (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders in 3rd, 2nd from 4 out and challenged early straight, ridden from 2 out and kept on, stayed on well under pressure to lead final strides, won at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hdl hvy in Nov beating Caballo De Marcus (10-13) by hd, 9 ran.
Brian Who (IRE) 7-1 (10-13) Settled in rear, headway into 6th 3 out, pushed along entering straight, went 3rd early run-in and kept on under pressure without troubling winner, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Missie Ella (10-1) at Thurles 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Dec.
Luck Pennie (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Soon towards rear, no danger and kept on from after 3 out, 9th of 14, well behind All The Way Home (10-13) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy.
Sammy Black (GER) 7-1 (10-7) Mid-division, 8th travelling well after 3 out, close up after 2 out, challenged approaching last, 3rd and one pace run-in, 3rd of 23, 5l behind Shariyan (10-11) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-116 sft in Dec.
Prince Of Milan (IRE) 4-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra approaching 3 out, 7th of 15, 31l behind Barneys Honour (11-5) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-109 hvy.
Willies Girl (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Chased leaders in 3rd, no extra from 4 out, weakened, 9th of 15, 39l behind Alf Wright (10-6) at Wexford 2m 3f hcp chs 0-130 gd in Oct.
C'est La Mode (IRE) 17-2 (11-5) Mid-division, 6th 4 out, headway to challenge early straight, ridden and no impression on winner approaching last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Shanroe Society (10-10) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-95.
Miss Penny Pincher (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Mid-division, weakened from 4 out, tailed off, 9th of 13, 41l behind Annie Oakley (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mares mdn hdl hvy.
West Council (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, pushed along early straight and soon no extra, moderate 8th before last, 8th of 22, 39l behind Morning Assembly (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl hvy.
St Devote (FR) 8-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, closer in 4th halfway, left 2nd after 3 out, led next, kept on well under pressure run-in, won at Roscommon 2m nov chs (1) sft in Sep '11 beating Nakajima Nate (11-1) by 3/4l, 9 ran.