Racecards
15:20 Listowel (IRE)
David McManus Bookmaker Handicap (50-80)
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 7f
- Going: Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €11,000 added
- Winner: €6,600
- 2nd: €2,200
- 3rd: €1,100
- 4th: €550
- Form 1220-23
- Age 5
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer G Keane
- Jockey Colin Keane
led early, headed after 3f, pushed along on inner entering straight, short of room and checked under 2f out, soon pushed along, no impression under hands and heels final furlong
- Form 6-14209
- Age 4
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 77
- Trainer Mrs D A Love
- Jockey Sam Ewing
slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, ridden in last entering straight, moderate 9th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
- Form 700-231
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 74
- Trainer Ian O'Connor
- Jockey G P Brouder
chased leaders, pushed along and went 2nd 1 1/2f out, ridden 1f out, led under 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, kept on well
Blyton
27- Form 9490-40
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer L Comer
- Jockey Chris Hayes
chased leaders, ridden in 6th 2f out, soon no impression
- Form 964151
- Age 3
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer P F O'Donnell
- Jockey S M Crosse
chased leaders, pushed along in 5th 2f out, soon ridden, 3rd 1f out, disputed 2nd and carried slightly right inside final furlong, no extra in 3rd close home
- Form 1744D6
- Age 3
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer J P Murtagh
- Jockey Shane Kelly
chased leader in 2nd, pushed along to lead entering straight, soon ridden, strongly pressed over 1f out, headed under 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 3-66222
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 71
- Trainer A Leahy
- Jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle
mid-division on inner, pushed along 2f out, checked 1 1/2f out, soon no impression
- Form 307531
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey J A Heffernan
mid-division, ridden entering straight, weakened
- Form 941325
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer T Cleary
- Jockey Rory Cleary
in rear, pushed along in 7th on outer 2f out, soon ridden, 4th 1f out, went 2nd close home, kept on without reaching winner
In depth
Verdict
The three-year-old filly Darkest got her victory for the paddocks in a modest maiden at Limerick. She could be well treated here though she faces stronger opposition. Mean Fomhair has been in good form on testing ground and should carry her big weight with distinction while Tresorier came with a late burst to catch Beckwith Place over 6f at the Curragh though has never won over this trip. RAMIRO had shown plenty of potential for John Murphy but changed stables and gained instant reward for new connections over this trip on heavy ground at the Curragh. He's up 5lb but that was only his seventh start and there should be more to come. Dragon Of Malta, who looked to have a chance that day after scoring at Killarney, could only finish fifth and has boosted the form subsequently with a comfortable victory at Limerick.
Formwatch
Mean Fomhair (IRE) 7-4fav (9-11) Disputed briefly, soon chased leader, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace, lost 2nd at line, 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Royal Canford (10-0) at Roscommon 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Tresorier 7-2fav (9-0) Waited with, soon towards rear, headway on outer after halfway, effort from 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to hold on at the finish, won at Curragh 6f hcp hvy in Aug beating Beckwith Place (9-2) by hd, 12 ran.
The Mpex Kid (IRE) 33-1 (9-6) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression in 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 9th of 15, 10 1/4l behind Baron Samedi (9-2) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Ramiro (IRE) 17-2 (9-10) Tracked leaders, 5th 3f out, soon pushed along, challenged and led over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Curragh 7f hcp hvy in Aug beating Drumquina (9-8) by 1l, 18 ran.
Blyton 33-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, towards rear early, soon chased leaders, 8th halfway, pushed along from 2f out, soon one pace, 11th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Tresorier (9-0) at Curragh 6f hcp hvy in Aug.
Dragon Of Malta (IRE) 9-2cfav (9-11) Chased leader, 5th halfway, travelled well on outer 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on strongly final furlong, eased close home, comfortably, won at Limerick 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep beating Sin E Shekells (9-13) by 3 1/4l, 13 ran.
Kokura 9-2cfav (9-8) Led and disputed, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Maud Gonne Spirit (9-12) at Gowran Park 7f hcp sft in Sep.
Improving (IRE) 5-2fav (10-1) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 3rd 1 1/2f out and challenged early final furlong, every chance final 100 yards, just failed, 2nd of 18, shd behind Bellick (9-5) at Navan 6f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Darkest (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Chased leader, took closer order after 1 1/2f, 3rd halfway,strongly challenged leader 1 1/2f out, soon led, asserted final 150 yards, kept on well, comfortably, won at Limerick 7f mdn fll Soft - Heavy in Sep beating Pachmena (9-2) by 2l, 12 ran.
Kodiac Prince (IRE) 9-2cfav (9-4) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Maud Gonne Spirit (9-12) at Gowran Park 7f hcp sft in Sep.
Atlas (IRE) 7-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 6th of 9, 7 1/4l behind Royal Canford (10-0) at Roscommon 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Beckwith Place (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Mid-division early, 9th halfway, headway and effort from over 1f out, ran on without reaching winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, hd behind Tresorier (9-0) at Curragh 6f hcp hvy in Aug.
Galtee Mist (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) A little slow into stride, soon chased leaders, pushed along and stumbled before straight, soon no extra, last of 10, 18 3/4l behind Best On Stage (10-0) at Listowel 1m hcp fll Good - Yielding in Sep.
Able Jack 33-1 (10-2) Waited with, soon towards rear, 14th 3f out, headway and effort to chase leaders from 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 10th of 18, 9l behind Ramiro (9-10) at Curragh 7f hcp hvy in Aug.
Fit For Function 12-1 (10-2) Disputed briefly, soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Alhaazm (10-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Sep.
War Hero (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden in 3rd over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Sure Cert (9-11) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp gd in Sep.
Count Of Carabass (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Mid-division on inner, 8th over 2f out, travelled well 2f out, ridden in 6th 1f out, kept on well to 4th closing stages, not trouble principals, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Hell Left Loose (10-1) at Limerick 7f hcp sft in Sep.
Fascinating Spirit (IRE) 3-1jfav (9-5) Bumped start, soon led and disputed, pushed along and attempted to assert from 2f out, joined 1 1/2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra and one pace inside final furlon, 5th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Angel Palanas (9-11) at Listowel 7f hcp gd in Sep.