Racecards
15:25 Leopardstown (IRE)
Plusvital Flat Race
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Soft to Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €20,000 added
- Winner: €11,999
- 2nd: €4,000
- 3rd: €2,000
- 4th: €1,000
- Form 21
- Age 4
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer E McCarthy
- Jockey Mr J C Barry
tracked leaders, 4th 3f out, ridden entering straight, 5th 2f out, no impression on leaders
- Form 14
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Miss J Townend
rear of mid-division on outer, ridden in 6th over 2f out, moderate 5th 1f out, no impression
- Form 1-1
- Age 4
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Mr H C Swan
made all, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well close home
- Form 1
- Age 4
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Mr C Mullins
in rear, ridden in moderate 7th entering straight, no impression
- Form 102/
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Mr P W Mullins
tracked leader in 2nd throughout, took keen hold, travelling well 2f out, pushed along 1 1/2f out, ridden and strongly pressed winner inside final furlong, kept on same pace in 2nd close home
- Form 1-41
- Age 4
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Mr D G Lavery
tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, moderate 4th over 1f out, no extra
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer P J Gilligan
- Jockey Mr J H Williamson
always behind, pushed along 6f out, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off
- Form 221
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer S Fahey
- Jockey Mr T Hamilton
in rear, closer in mid-division at halfway, 5th on inner 3f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, 3rd and no impression on leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd final furlong
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
REDEMPTION DAY has been ready to run for a while so a long absence may not be enough to prevent a winning comeback. He looked a superb prospect when beaten just over a length by Facile Vega in the championship bumper at Punchestown in April last year and can see off these rivals, who include two stablemates. Luckinthecity is probably the best of them after beating subsequent winner Big Dee at Listowel though Jalon D'oudairies, impressive at Fairyhouse earlier this month, is probably more of a threat. The Passing Wife beat a smart one at Punchestown and is no forlorn hope here nor is Ma Belle Etoile, who loved the heavy conditions at Limerick.
Formwatch
Big Dee (IRE) 15-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, 4th halfway, 2nd over 3f out, challenged travelling well 3f out, led 2 1/2f out, pushed along and 2 lengths lead 1f out, soon ridden and kept on well, won at Down Royal 2m 1f sft in Nov beating Cleatus Poolaw (12-0) by 4l, 11 ran.
Glowing Account (FR) 4-9fav (12-0) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along 3f out, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 7l behind Scamall Bawn (11-7) at Cork 2m 3f Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Jalon D'oudairies (FR) 11-8fav (12-0) Tracked leader in 2nd, disputed lead 4f out, led travelling well entering straight, pushed along and went clear over 1f out, stayed on strongly, impressive, won at Fairyhouse 2m sft in Dec beating Major Barry (12-0) by 5l, 6 ran.
Luckinthecity 6-5fav (11-10) Shied away from tape and whipped around at start, soon recovered and held up in rear, some headway on outer approaching straight and 7th 2f out, 5th and ridden 1f out, kept on well to lead final 50 yards, won at Listowel 2m Yielding in Sep beating Big Dee (11-10) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Redemption Day 10-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, took keen hold, good headway into 3rd entering straight, disputed lead travelling well 2f out, soon ridden, headed 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, not match winner, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Facile Vega (12-0) at Punchestown 2m (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
The Passing Wife 3-1 (12-0) Mid-division and 4th halfway, good progress on outer from 3f out and disputed lead from 2f out, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong and strongly pressed close home, kept on best, won at Punchestown 2m 1f sft in Nov beating Prends Garde A Toi (12-0) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Garswood Gold Garswood gelding out of Donna Giovanna.
Switch From Diesel (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Held up in mid-division, took keen hold, 6th halfway, 2nd 4f out, disputed 3f out, led entering straight, ridden and ran around over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Tipperary 2m fll sft in Oct beating Ma Belle Etoile (11-5) by 3l, 12 ran.
Eastbank Warrior (IRE) 6-4 (12-2) Chsd ldrs, prog & ld well bef 7th, still ld with 3l adv when mstk 4out, fell few strides aftr fence, at Bartlemy 3m mdn Yielding in May.
Ma Belle Etoile (IRE) 5-2 (11-11) Towards rear on inner and 7th halfway, good progress and a bit short of room over 2f out, smooth headway to lead over 1f out and went clear inside final furlong, easily, won at Limerick 2m hvy in Nov beating Workinonadream (11-11) by 3 1/2l, 8 ran.