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14:55 Leopardstown (IRE)
I.N.H. Stallion Owners EBF Novice Handicap Hurdle (80-130)
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Soft (Yielding in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €25,000 added
- Winner: €15,000
- 2nd: €5,000
- 3rd: €2,500
- 4th: €1,250
- Form 28-1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
mid-division, a little keen, headway after 1st, not fluent in 3rd at 4th, closed in 2nd 3 out, led narrowly before last, ridden and headed final 100 yards, kept on, held
- Form 0-16422
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer James Andrew Fahey
- Jockey Aidan Kelly
rear, 11th halfway, headway after 3 out, 5th before 2 out, lost place and weakened before last
- Form 9/2-1618
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer Colm Murphy
- Jockey Liam McKenna
mid-division, 7th halfway, headway after 4 out, 4th before 2 out, under pressure after 2 out, weakened quickly before last
- Form 0/0426P-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer L Comer
- Jockey Jordan Gainford
led, headed at 6th, 3rd 3 out, dropped to 4th and under pressure before last weakened closing stages in 5th
- Form 2U35-41
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer S O O'Brien
- Jockey Aidan Coleman
in touch, 4th halfway, lost place before 2 out, progress and ridden in 5th before last, no extra run-in
- Form 5471PF
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer C Motherway
- Jockey M J M O'Sullivan
rear of mid-division, progress to 5th halfway, 6th before 2 out, under pressure after 2 out, weakened quickly before last
- Form 61-4456
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer C Byrnes
- Jockey Philip Byrnes
towards rear, 9th halfway, headway after 3 out, pushed along to 3rd before last, closed run-in, ridden to lead final 100 yards, kept on best
- Form 8324P/P
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
towards rear, in touch on outer after 1st, dropped to 10th halfway, niggled along in rear after 4 out, detached and weakened before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 2-8835
- Age 5
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey J P O'Sullivan
in rear, 12th halfway, effort after 2 out, kept on same pace run-in
- Form 215F51
- Age 4
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer T M Walsh
- Jockey D F O'Regan
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, led narrowly at 6th, headed before last, not much room on inner and checked run-in, dropped to 3rd final 150 yards, kept on same pace
- Form 47403-0
- Age 5
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer J P Dempsey
- Jockey L P Dempsey
mid-division, not fluent at 3rd, 6th halfway, slightly hampered after 3 out, soon lost place, effort and progress before last, kept on well run-in to 4th closing stages, never nearer
- Form 0635-20
- Age 6
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer J Queally
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
towards rear, 8th halfway, no impression after 2 out, no extra run-in
- Form 21580F
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey Non Runner
NonRunner
- Form 840-212
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer S Nolan
- Jockey Non Runner
NonRunner
- Form 24-8415
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Patrick M O'Brien
NonRunner
- Form 640-54U
- Age 5
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer E Mullins
- Jockey Brian Hayes
NonRunner
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
The in-form Canna Cottage looked to have had a chance in the 12.35 here yesterday while Hardy Bloke was first reserve in the 1.10 where he was likely to have got a run. Either could win this if turning out while Spirit Of Legend's Navan victory was boosted when the runner-up won easily next time. The Gradual Slope won a Kilbeggan maiden by 11 lengths while GAOTH CHUIL had plenty in hand when landing a Tramore maiden. The latter makes her handicap debut from what looks a lenient mark and she can complete a double. Winning bumper Green Glory has been running better than form figures suggest and is one for market watchers.
Formwatch
Spirit Of Legend (FR) 15-2 (11-12) Chased clear leader, remote 4th halfway, 3rd 3 out, pushed along and closer after next, ridden run-in and led 100 yards out, kept on well, won at Navan 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Nov beating Kilbree Warrior (11-5) by 1 1/4l, 19 ran.
Typical Thomas (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway into 2nd when slight mistake 2 out, soon ridden and slight mistake last, no impression on winner run-in, kept on one pace, 2nd of 6, 2 3/4l behind Supreme Jet (11-12) at Sligo 2m 1f Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Elle Perfecta (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Off the pace and always towards rear, 8th of 10, 31 3/4l behind Unanswered (10-5) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (3) gd in Nov.
Hollow Sound (IRE) 66-1 (10-1) Prominent early, pushed along and dropped towards rear after 6th, detached before 3 out, no extra, pulled up before last, at Punchestown 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Apr.
The Gradual Slope (IRE) 7-4fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, improved to 2nd after 4th, led after 4 out, pressed before 2 out, ridden and asserted before last, ran on well run-in, comfortably, won at Kilbeggan 2m 2f mdn Good - Yielding in Jun beating Scenic Look (11-0) by 11l, 16 ran.
Time To Rocco (IRE) 11-1 (11-3) Rear of mid-division, headway to 2nd before 8th, 3rd at 9th where mistake and fell, at Thurles 2m 7f Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Green Glory (IRE) 15-2 (11-10) Rear of mid-division, 10th 3 out, pushed along entering straight, kept on without threatening under hands and heels run-in, 6th of 14, 16 1/2l behind Sandor Clegane (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Thunder Down Under (IRE) 11-1 (11-12) Tracking leaders in 3rd when not fluent at 1st and quickly pulled up, at Down Royal 2m 6f mdn sft in Nov.
Captains Nephew (IRE) 250-1 (11-3) In touch in 5th, in touch in last when mistake 2 out (usual 4 out), ridden entering straight, no impression, tailed off, 5th of 6, 36 1/4l behind Inthepocket (11-3) at Naas 2m 4f (1) sft in Dec.
Gaoth Chuil (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Chased leader, disputed after 3rd, went on after next, challenged last, soon ridden and kept on well, all out, won at Tramore 2m 5f mdn sft in Dec beating Knockanard Lady (11-7) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Neveradullmoment (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, 9th halfway, pushed along and no impression 2 out, no extra approaching last, 12th of 23, 14 3/4l behind Dollys Destination (11-9) at Navan 2m hcp Yielding in Nov.
Gringo D'ainay (FR) 18-1 (11-12) In touch, 8th after 4th, lost place and under pressure after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 11th of 23, dist behind Hiddenvalley Lake (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Starzov (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Towards rear, 5th halfway, close 4th when fell 3 out, at Thurles 2m 7f Yielding in Dec.
Mister Beeton (IRE) 5-2 (11-12) Held up in touch in rear, went 2nd before 6th, pushed along and no impression on winner before 2 out, soon ridden and no extra, slight mistake last, 2nd of 3, dist behind Champagne Problem (11-5) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f gd in Aug.
Conna Cottage (IRE) 4-7fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, challenged between horses before 2 out, ridden to lead 2 out, asserted before last, kept on strongly, comfortably, won at Clonmel 2m mdn sft in Dec beating Joy Of Life (11-12) by 4 1/4l, 17 ran.
Hardy Bloke (FR) 6-4fav (11-9) Close up, slight mistake at 2nd, 4th after 6th, slight mistake at 7th, no impression on leaders before last, ridden and kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 15, 4 1/4l behind Meetingofthewaters (11-6) at Cork 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.