Racecards
15:25 Limerick (IRE)
19 Punters Pack Handicap (47-65)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 6f 160y
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- €8,001 added
- Winner: €5,520
- 2nd: €1,280
- 3rd: €560
- 4th: €320
- Form 32198-9
- Age 4
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 64
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 32001-0
- Age 7
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer J J Walsh
- Jockey Chris Hayes
led, ridden 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon no extra
- Form 26809-9
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer S P Hennessy
- Jockey K P Moriarty
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 5076-1
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer Miss T L Cogan
- Jockey C O'Donoghue
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on to lead over 1f out, soon strongly pressed, kept on well under pressure, headed last strides
- Form 58028/5
- Age 6
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer C W J Farrell
- Jockey S Foley
mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out
- Form 00078-5
- Age 6
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer M Mulvany
- Jockey Gary Carroll
mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, stayed on into 3rd 1f out, soon pressed leader and drifted slightly right, kept on final furlong, 3rd close home
- Form 133/962
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 58
- Trainer M J Browne
- Jockey J A Heffernan
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden 2 1/2f out, stayed on to challenge over 1f out, under pressure in 3rd inside final furlong, 4th closing stages and no extra
Les Darcy
153- Form 129528-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer P J Flynn
- Jockey P J Smullen
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
- Form 16-8367
- Age 10
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 56
- Trainer J Nash
- Jockey Anastasia O'Brien
slowly into stride and behind, ridden and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace
- Form 3/0442-2
- Age 6
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer A A Howard
- Jockey Fran Berry
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on into 4th 1f out, no impression when slightly hampered final 150 yards, kept on same pace
- Form 8977-53
- Age 5
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 48
- Trainer M Kelly
- Jockey Shane Kelly
mid-division, ridden and no extra 2f out, weakened over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
- Form 060377-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 47
rear of mid-division for most, ridden and no impression 2f out
- Form 09868-7
- Age 6
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer J J Walsh
- Jockey Rory Cleary
held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, some progress into 9th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 008-806
- Age 4
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 47
held up towards rear, progress under 2f out, ridden into 8th 1f out, ran on well final furlong to lead last strides
- Form 233035-
- Age 4
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 49
- Form 73459-8
- Age 7
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 59
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Sofi's Spirit is returning to the kind of form shown when completing a Polytrack four-timer in 2012 and though raised 5lb for her close second at Cork is still on a fair mark. Bobby Jean showed little in her first campaign but it was a different matter at Tipperary last week where she gained a very impressive victory. The assessor has had his say with a massive 11lb rise but another big run is anticipated. ENTER THE RED has a poor strike-rate and can hardly be supported with confidence but he made a very encouraging reappearance behind Roryslittlesister at Cork where he was staying on strongly over the minimum trip. He's handed the vote to go one better though Apache Gold is one to look out for after a promising return to action at Cork where he only faded in the closing stages.
Formwatch
Northern Surprise (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace 1 1/2f out, 9th of 16, 14l behind Cash Or Casualty (9-2) at Cork 7f hcp hvy.
Apache Gold (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Chased leader in 4th, pushed along entering straight, ridden in 5th 2 1/2f out, weakened 2f out, no extra 1f out, 11th of 16, 17l behind Cash Or Casualty (9-2) at Cork 7f hcp hvy.
Forebear (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden from over 2f out and no impression from 1f out, 9th of 14, 18l behind Roryslittlesister (8-5) at Cork 5f hcp 47-70 sft.
Bobby Jean (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Towards rear, 11th halfway, progress outer entering straight, led 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Tipperary 7f hcp sft beating Pepparpot (9-13) by 3l, 12 ran.
September Lily (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Held up 6th, 5th halfway, pushed along in 7th 3f out, ridden 2 1/2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 8l behind Cash Or Casualty (9-2) at Cork 7f hcp hvy.
Battleroftheboyne (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden to challenge from 2f out and soon disputed, headed from 1f out and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 7l behind Roryslittlesister (8-5) at Cork 5f hcp 47-70 sft.
Sofi's Spirit (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along entering straight, ridden 2 1/2f out, closer in 2nd under 150 yards out, kept on well, not reach winner, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Cash Or Casualty (9-2) at Cork 7f hcp hvy.
Les Darcy 5-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, pushed along in 5th halfway, 7th 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace, 8th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Times In Anatefka (8-11) at Dundalk 5f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Tsar Paul (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Held up, 9th halfway, pushed along and 8th 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 11, 8l behind Shabra Emperor (10-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp 47-65 pol in Mar.
Enter The Red (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Pushed along from stalls and settled in mid-division, ridden to challenge from 2f out and soon disputed, headed 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong without reaching winner, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Roryslittlesister (8-5) at Cork 5f hcp 47-70 sft.
Bitusa (USA) 7-1 (9-3) Slowly away soon recovered, keen in touch, headway 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Indian Affair (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-52 (6) in Mar.
Dans Girl (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Times In Anatefka (9-6) at Dundalk 6f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Jackemil (IRE) 6-1 (8-5) Raced 3rd, pushed along halfway, ridden 2 1/2f out, dropped to 5th 1f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 16, 9l behind Cash Or Casualty (9-2) at Cork 7f hcp hvy.
Jealika (IRE) 14-1 (8-5) Chased leader in 7th, 6th halfway, pushed along and progress to 4th 2 1/2f out, soon ridden, kept on one pace 1f out, 6th of 16, 9l behind Cash Or Casualty (9-2) at Cork 7f hcp hvy.
Refuse To Sell (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, no impression over 1f out and eased inside final furlong, 12th of 15, 9l behind Captains Dilemma (9-10) at Tipperary 7f app hcp 47-65 gf in Aug.
Lady Ranger (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, soon tracked leaders in 4th, 3rd before straight, one pace under pressure from over 1f out,, 5th of 12, 5l behind Ask Dad (9-10) at Dundalk 6f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Vasoni (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Rear of mid-division, 12th and pushed along entering straight, driven 2f out, some progress to 8th inside final furlong, never nearer, 8th of 16, 10l behind Cash Or Casualty (9-2) at Cork 7f hcp hvy.