Racecards
15:20 Limerick (IRE)
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- 8 Runners
- Distance: 2m 5f
- Going: Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €15,000 added
- Winner: €10,350
- 2nd: €2,400
- 3rd: €1,050
- 4th: €600
- Form 637235
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer J P Ryan
- Jockey R P Treacy
soon raced in 4th, took keen hold, 3rd 2 out, one pace under pressure from before last
- Form 15432-9
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer E O'Connell
- Jockey Mr E O'Connell
held up, mainly 6th, closer order on inner before 7th, not fluent 3 out, 5th 2 out, one pace under pressure from before last
- Form 1-12967
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey G N Fox
in rear, went 5th approaching straight, 4th 2 out, one pace under pressure from before last
- Form 241521
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey Katie O'Farrell
led, headed from 3 out, remained close up, on terms again 2 out, kept on well under pressure run-in, just failed
- Form 2816-4U
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer P Neville
- Jockey K C Sexton
soon raced in 7th, pushed along from 3 out, dropped to last approaching straight, soon no impression
- Form 2P05P-3
- Age 9
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer N Cassidy
- Jockey Mr D J Benson
close up, not fluent 1st, led from 3 out, joined 2 out, not fluent last, stayed on well run-in to just prevail at line
- Form 4P7434
- Age 9
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer W J Burke
- Jockey B T O'Connell
prominent, soon 3rd, pushed along from 3 out, dropped to 6th 2 out, no impression
Bank Bonus
13- Form 28-P421
- Age 5
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer E Griffin
- Jockey S A Shortall
soon raced in 5th, pushed along 5 out, under pressure from 3 out, dropped to 7th approaching straight, no impression when not much room approaching 2 out and switched left, kept on again run-in
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Snapchat won by 20l at Fairyhouse on Tuesday but was left clear when a close rival fell at the last. He has a 4lb penalty to carry but it will be a surprise if he's not in the mix again under his regular rider. HOSPITAL alternates between hurdles and fences and has cored over both this year. He's on an 8lb lower mark than the bigger obstacles and can take advantage on ground that will suit and Ger Fox' claim will aid his cause. Bank Bonus had been threatening to win before finally doing so at Wexford where he would have won more convincingly but for a last-flight error. He's up 7lb but Shane Shortall's claim takes care of most of that. Pencilhimin had only looked moderate over fences before a close third when reverting to hurdles at Naas and there's likely to be more to come despite his age.
Formwatch
Draycott Place (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Led, joined from 7th, headed before 6 out, lost place approaching straight, soon no extra, 5th of 7, 33l behind Martello Tower (11-0) at Cork 3m nov hdl Grd 3 (1) sft.
Captainofthefleet (IRE) 100-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, last of 9, 21l behind Beat That (11-10) at Punchestown 3m nov hdl Grade 1 (1) in Apr.
Hospital (IRE) 9-2 (10-10) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th after 3 out, soon no impression and dropped to rear entering straight, 7th of 8, 21l behind Lord Ben (11-5) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp chs gd in Sep.
Snapchat (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Led, headed 6 out, ridden to dispute lead approaching 2 out, led 2 out, ridden along when left well clear at last, stayed on well run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 80-109 beating Acriveen (11-4) by 20l, 12 ran.
Rightville Boy (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Chased leaders in 4th early, slightly slow 3rd, mistake and unseated rider next, in a race won by Mister Hotelier (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chs gd in Oct, 6 ran.
Pencilhimin (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Led, slow jump at 5th, increased advantage approaching straight, ridden after 2 out, not fluent at last, soon headed, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Harvey Logan (10-1) at Naas 2m 3f hcp hdl gd in Oct.
Ordinary Man (IRE) 20-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, on terms from 4 out, led approaching straight, headed 3 out, not fluent 2 out, soon no impression, one pace, 4th of 15, 9l behind Burning Issues (11-8) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Bank Bonus 9-4fav (10-4) Tracked leaders in 4th, improved into 3rd 4 out, led from 2 out, ridden and not fluent at last, stayed on well run-in, won at Wexford 2m 4f cond hcap hdle gd in Oct beating Springfield Grey (10-13) by 6l, 7 ran.