Racecards
19:45 Limerick (IRE)
John Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle (80-109)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €11,500 added
- Winner: €6,900
- 2nd: €2,300
- 3rd: €1,150
- 4th: €575
- Form 0-06638
- Age 6
- Weight 12-4
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer Louise G Lyons
- Jockey Mr R James
settled behind leaders, closer in 5th 4 out, led after 3 out, joined before straight, ridden before 2 out, narrow lead after 2 out, strongly pressed last, headed close home
- Form 97/5-PF7
- Age 8
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer L P Cusack
- Jockey Mr R W Barron
held up towards rear, progress 5 out, 5th 3 out, ridden in 4th entering straight, no impression 2 out, no extra before last
- Form 990-215
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer R O'Sullivan
- Jockey Mr J W Reilly
towards rear, hampered and unseated rider 8th
- Form 560-153
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Mr H C Swan
settled behind leaders, mid-division when badly hampered 8th, ridden into 7th after 3 out, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 0P2-622
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer D G Murphy
- Jockey Mr J G Murphy
held up, towards rear halfway, progress 3 out, ridden in 7th entering straight, stayed on into 4th last, kept on well run-in to go 3rd close home
- Form 03/607-0
- Age 10
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer H P Finegan
- Jockey Eoghan Finegan
mid-division early, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
- Form P8-8844
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer M Hourigan
- Jockey Mr B W Harvey
held up, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace
- Form 0B-6206
- Age 12
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer S Braddish
- Jockey Mr W T Cronin
tracked leaders, 3rd when fell 8th
- Form 4/3453-5
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer P M J Doyle
- Jockey Miss S Doyle
mid-division best, slight mistake and dropped towards rear 6 out, ridden and no impression 3 out
- Form 0624-75
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer M J Smith
- Jockey Mr J Dunne
held up towards rear, progress 6 out, close 3rd next and soon disputed, led before 3 out, headed after 3 out, disputed again before straight, ridden before 2 out, narrowly headed after 2 out, no extra in 3rd last, kept on same pace
- Form 233/2-15
- Age 8
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer S Doyle
- Jockey Mr J W Hendrick
tracked leaders, close up and disputed from 3rd, headed 4 out, ridden and no extra after 3 out
- Form 800PP-7
- Age 8
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer Donncha Duggan
- Jockey Mr A P Ryan
disputed, headed after 6th, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra before 3 out, weakened
- Form 7PU09-5
- Age 8
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer D G Murphy
- Jockey Mr T P Harney
led and disputed, headed before 3 out, ridden after 3 out, under pressure in 3rd entering straight, no extra before 2 out
- Form 30P-471
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer M Hourigan
- Jockey M J M O'Sullivan
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, travelled well into 3rd before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, stayed on to challenge last, kept on well run-in to lead close home
- Form 29-7648
- Age 8
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer M Butler
- Jockey Mr G F Wallis
mid-division, progress into 3rd 6 out, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened
In depth
Verdict
The Holmeister travelled well throughout when scoring at Ballinrobe on Tuesday and should make a bold bid to follow up under a penalty. James Reilly was on board when Alfieri won easily at Tipperary but his mount jumped poorly when strongly fancied at Roscommon a few days later. THE ABBEY landed a 2m3f Clonmel handicap in May for his only success over timber and the longer trip shouldn't pose a problem on this ground. Icee M B A was in cracking form last summer and looked on the way back at Cork a couple of weeks ago though was engaged in the 7.45 at Limerick last night. The veteran Brogine has won around here and from much higher mark while Roped In has produced two very good runs over fences and has shown she stays this trip in the past.
Formwatch
Willaston (IRE) 13-2 (10-6) Mid-division, mistake 1st, in touch in 6th 2 out, ridden and no impression in 6th at last, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 13l behind Waitnsee (10-9) at Kilbeggan 3m hcp gd in Jul.
Basil's Boy (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Towards rear, jumped right at 1st, closer in 5th and ridden 3 out, weakened, 7th of 10, 14 1/2l behind Lady Iseult (10-11) at Roscommon 2m 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Alfieri (IRE) 6-5fav (12-0) Towards rear, mistake 5 out, headway after 4 out, closer in 5th and ridden after 3 out, no impression, 5th of 16, 17 3/4l behind Well Polly (10-13) at Roscommon 3m hcp gd in Jul.
The Abbey (IRE) 9-2 (11-5) In touch towards rear, not fluent 2nd, 5th when pecked 4th, pushed along in rear 3 out, 3rd 2 out, ridden in 2nd when not fluent last, no impression in 3rd final 100 yards, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 2 3/4l behind Lieutenant Highway (11-8) at Downpatrick 2m 1f Good - Yielding in Jun.
Roped In (IRE) 5-1 (11-5) Towards rear early, mid-division halfway, 5th 5 out, 3rd and pushed along before 2 out, no impression when left moderate 2nd last, kept on one pace, 2nd of 11, 6 1/2l behind Outside The Door (11-13) at Wexford 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Happy Lad (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) Mid-division, 6th 3 out, ridden and no extra before next, 13th of 14, dist behind Waitnsee (10-9) at Kilbeggan 3m hcp gd in Jul.
Icee M B A (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) Towards rear, 12th after 6th, good headway after 3 out, not fluent 2 out, 3rd last, kept on same pace, dropped to 4th close home, 4th of 16, 3l behind We'llgowats (10-2) at Cork 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Brogine (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Rear of mid-division, 7th before 7th, ridden in 6th after 4 out, kept on same pace run-in, no extra closing stages, 6th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Not So Simple (11-0) at Sligo 3m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Jenny's Getaway (IRE) 9-1 (10-10) Tracked leader, 2nd after 6th, closed before 7th, led before 8th, headed 3 out, lost place before last, kept on same pace to 5th close home, 5th of 16, 5 3/4l behind We'llgowats (10-2) at Cork 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Good Man Turk (IRE) 9-2fav (11-9) Mid-division, 8th halfway, went 4th travelling well after 2 out, kept on no extra, 5th of 15, 12 1/4l behind Montel Glory (11-0) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp gd in Jul.
Local Rogue (IRE) 5-1 (11-11) Mid-div best, fair 6th from 5th, mod 5th from 3out, 5th of 8, 31l behind Inchidaly Copper (12-2) at Dromahane 3m gd in May.
Worth Presenting (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, ridden and some headway 3 out, 6th next, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 25 1/2l behind Naturally Blond (11-2) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Raven Queen (IRE) 12-1 (10-10) Held up in mid-division, in touch when not fluent 4 out, ridden and no impression after next, 6th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 11, 12 3/4l behind Bearwithmenow (10-7) at Wexford 3m hcp Yielding in Jun.
The Holmeister (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Disputed briefly, soon settled mid-division, improved to tracked leaders after 5th, left 3rd 6th, pressed leaders 4 out, disputed 3 out, 3rd after 2 out, ridden to dispute bypassing last, led inside final furlong, all out close home, just held on, won at Ballinrobe 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul beating Glenmalure Lodge (11-0) by hd, 14 ran.
No Way Pedro (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Chased leader, left in lead before 4th, 5 lengths clear 3 out, mistake and headed after 2 out, no extra, weakened, 8th of 15, 18 3/4l behind Montel Glory (11-0) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp gd in Jul.