Racecards
15:45 Limerick (IRE)
Martinstown Opportunity Handicap Hurdle
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Soft (Soft to Heavy in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €14,500 added
- Winner: €8,932
- 2nd: €2,769
- 3rd: €1,320
- 4th: €594
- Form 31641F
- Age 10
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey C M Collins
chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved on inner to lead and dispute entering straight, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon slipped up
- Form 35FP14
- Age 8
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer David J McGrath
- Jockey B J Foley
chased leaders, ran freely early, 2nd halfway, disputed from 5th, led 4 out, ridden and headed entering straight, under pressure in 3rd 2 out, no extra before last
- Form 169504
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Ricky Doyle
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden to challenge entering straight, led before 2 out, headed 2 out, no extra in 2nd last, kept on same pace
- Form 014122
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer W J Austin
- Jockey M P Burke
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th and no impression before straight, no extra in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 532078
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey S D Torrens
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace straight
- Form 321/333
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer C Byrnes
- Jockey Mr J Mulvihill
chased leaders, 5th halfway, closer in 3rd 3 out, challenged entering straight, travelled well to lead 2 out, ridden to assert last, kept on well run-in
- Form 31028-7
- Age 7
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer A J McNamara
- Jockey D J McInerney
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, no extra before 2 out
- Form 100480
- Age 8
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 100
settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and dropped towards rear 3 out, soon no extra
- Form 7-02285
- Age 9
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 100
chased leader, close up briefly 2nd, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened
- Form 66UP44
- Age 7
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer S Fahey
- Jockey E O'Connell
held up in mid-division, ridden in 8th and no impression before straight, kept on one pace
- Form 293140
- Age 11
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 97
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra
- Form 80301P
- Age 5
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 95
held up in mid-division, ridden into 7th entering straight, no impression in 6th 2 out, kept on one pace run-in
- Form 041790
- Age 8
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey J P O'Sullivan
held up towards rear, some progress into 9th before straight, no impression before 2 out
- Form 126PP3
- Age 10
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer N Lee
- Jockey Katie O'Farrell
led, disputed 5th, headed 4 out, ridden in 3rd before straight, kept on to challenge again entering straight, no extra in 4th 2 out, mistake last
In depth
Verdict
Charles Byrnes has been unable to find a race for HARETH (NAP) since acquiring him from Charlie Swan but the seven-year-old should now be on top of his game after three runs following a break of almost three years and can start making up for lost time. Orchard Road gained a comfortable success here in December and was still in touch when falling three out at Cork a few days later. Goulane Chosen won over fences last month and arrives on a 9lb lower mark over hurdles but the consistent All The Chimneys looks more of a threat. He's been thriving in testing conditions over fences recently and is just as good over timber so should get into the frame again. Lizzies Champ took advantage of very testing ground when scoring here in December and any further rain would aid his cause.
Formwatch
Orchard Road (USA) 6-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 7th after 3rd, headway to 3rd after 4 out, 4th and fell 3 out, at Cork 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Goulane Chosen (IRE) 11-10fav (11-13) Close up and disputed lead, pushed along approaching straight, soon headed, dropped to 3rd from 2 out, no extra and slight mistake last, 4th run-in, 4th of 5, 34l behind Capture The Drama (10-12) at Wexford 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Soir De Chantenay (FR) 8-1 (10-13) Held up, closer in 5th from 6th, pushed along from 3 out in 6th, under pressure approaching straight, soon no impression, no extra from before 2 out, 4th of 8, dist behind Crosshue Boy (11-6) at Wexford 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Mar.
All The Chimneys (IRE) 6-4fav (10-0) Soon tracked leaders, 3rd from 3rd, travelling smoothly straight, slight mistake 3 out, pecked slightly 2 out, kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 9, 3/4l behind Ontopoftheworld (10-9) at Navan 2m 1f hcp hvy in Mar.
Benny In Milan (IRE) 13-2 (11-9) Hampered at start and slowly away, always towards rear, no impression from 2 out, 8th of 11, 29 3/4l behind Andratx (9-10) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp gd in Mar.
Hareth (IRE) 10-3fav (11-5) Soon mid-division, pushed along briefly after 3rd, hampered 4th, improved travelling smoothly from 3 out, on terms next and slight mistake, headed approaching last, no extra and one pace run-in, dropped to 3rd at line, 3rd of 16, 9 1/4l behind Next Bend (11-7) at Navan 2m hcp hvy in Apr.
Just Call Me (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Towards rear, pushed along and no impression approaching 2 out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 7th of 10, 34l behind Tidy Zag (11-4) at Limerick 2m hcp sft in Mar.
Una's Pleasure (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Prominent and disputed early, chased leaders from 4th, 2nd halfway, slight mistake 7th, ridden in 6th after 3 out, no impression entering straight, no extra before 2 out, 11th of 13, 33 1/4l behind Trade Marked (10-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Who's Cross (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division, moderate 9th at 4th, moderate 8th after 7th, no impression and one pace 3 out, 5th of 16, 29 1/2l behind Don't Touch It (11-12) at Thurles 2m sft in Feb.
Black Ice (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden after 3 out and no impression next, no extra, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 21 1/2l behind Tidy Zag (11-4) at Limerick 2m hcp sft in Mar.
Balynaclash Warior (IRE) 11-2 (11-8) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 4 out, soon no extra, 14th of 20, dist behind Backinthesaddle (10-12) at Down Royal 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Lizzies Champ (IRE) 10-1 (10-9) Held up, 19th from 5th, slight mistake 4 out, no danger 3 out, soon eased, pulled up before 2 out, at Fairyhouse 3m hcp sft in Jan.
Another Rattler (IRE) 20-1 (10-1) Always behind, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 12th of 15, dist behind Yaha Fizz (10-8) at Navan 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Rebel Cry (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Led and disputed, ridden before 2 out, kept on under pressure from before last, headed after last, no extra in 3rd run-in, kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 11l behind Aa Bee See (10-8) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.