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15:15 Listowel (IRE)
Ladbrokes 'Where The Nation Plays' Handicap Hurdle (Grade B)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Soft (Soft to Heavy in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €75,000 added
- Winner: €45,000
- 2nd: €15,000
- 3rd: €7,500
- 4th: €3,750
- Form 582/21-7
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 147
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey A W Short
always towards rear, no impression in rear after 3 out, kept on one pace, never a factor
- Form 7110/30
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 144
- Trainer C Byrnes
- Jockey C A Landers
mid-division on outer, 6th 3 out, no extra after next, soon eased
- Form 6346-02
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer D McDonogh
- Jockey Mark Walsh
mid-division on outer, dropped towards rear halfway, pushed along and some headway approaching straight, 6th 2 out, soon no extra
- Form 3286-U4
- Age 9
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
prominent and led briefly after 2nd, joined next, headed after 3 out, soon pushed along and dropped to rear approaching next, weakened
- Form 08800-5
- Age 9
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey R M Power
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression approaching 2 out, no extra, kept on one pace
- Form 01217-1
- Age 7
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer R Hackett
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
led early, tracked leaders and 3rd halfway, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, lost place before next, weakened
- Form 512218-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 126
tracked leaders on outer, 3rd 3 out, ridden and no impression approaching 2 out, 5th and mistake last, no extra
- Form 1840-14
- Age 5
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer E J O'Grady
- Jockey Phillip Enright
rear of mid-division on outer, mid-division 3 out and headway into 4th next, soon ridden and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace
- Form 2221-21
- Age 6
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
tracked leaders and kept wide, ran freely, disputed lead from 3rd, led after 3 out, pushed along and joined approaching last, ridden and kept on well run-in, just failed
- Form 0990-12
- Age 5
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey C P McNamara
rear of mid-division, pushed along after 4 out, ridden and no impression towards rear after next, some headway in 8th 2 out, kept on one pace, never a factor
- Form 0505-12
- Age 7
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer Gary McGill
- Jockey Brian Hayes
rear of mid-division, never a factor, not fluent 3rd, no threat towards rear after 3 out, weakened
- Form 1122/53
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
tracked leaders on inner, slight mistake 2nd, 4th halfway, mid-division 3 out and no extra before next, kept on one pace run-in
- Form 32176F-
- Age 6
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer P A Fahy
- Jockey Simon Torrens
rear of mid-division, headway after halfway and 7th 3 out, progress on inner in 2nd approaching 2 out, pushed along and disputed lead between final 2, ridden and kept on well run-in, just prevailed on line
- Form 903-011
- Age 5
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey S A Mulcahy
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd and ridden before 2 out, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace
- Form 260-212
- Age 6
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 118
- Form 0P112/0-
- Age 7
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 116
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Lakemilan was beaten less than a length in this last year before scoring over fences at Cork. He hasn't run since December but will be primed for this. HEARTS ARE TRUMPS was a further length behind in third last year and has continued in fine form in tough handicaps. His 2 lengths second to Aramon in the Galway Hurdle was his best run to date and he's taken to go one better. Last year's Galway Hurdle winner Tudor City was beaten 10 lengths this year but is always capable of bouncing back though he's held by Wonder Laish on their 1-2 in a Grade A handicap at Fairyhouse back in 2018 and the latter enters the fray in winning form on the Flat. Nibblers Charm is up 12lb for a very easy victory at Galway and is another who has been racing on the level while Getaway Gorgeous makes her handicap debut on what could prove to be a lowly mark.
Formwatch
Tudor City (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, 5th 3f out, headway to 3rd under 2f out, ridden and no impression inside final furlong, 2nd 50 yards out, 3rd close home, 3rd of 16, 1l behind Layfayette (9-1) at Naas 1m 2f hcp sft in Aug.
Wonder Laish 6-4 (11-9) Led, joined 7f out, led narrowly 4f out, ridden over 2f out, asserted over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Killarney 2m 1f hvy in Aug beating Mt Leinster (11-13) by 2l, 6 ran.
Hearts Are Trumps (IRE) 40-1 (10-5) Soon mid-division, closed to track leaders travelling smoothly from 3 out, challenged last, soon every chance, kept on without matching winner closing stages, 2nd of 19, 2 1/4l behind Aramon (11-10) at Galway 2m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Moon Over Germany (IRE) 11-2 (11-10) Prominent, soon led, pushed along before straight, headed before 3 out, no extra and slight mistake last, one pace, 4th of 7, 8 1/2l behind Poseidon (11-2) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp sft in Aug.
Golden Spear 20-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and headway under 2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, no impression on winner final 100 yards, kept on one pace, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Zenon (9-5) at Killarney 1m 6f hcp sft in Aug.
Nibblers Charm (IRE) 7-2 (9-13) Tracked leaders, pushed along 4f out, progress and on terms before straight, soon led, headed over 1f out and one pace, 4th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Son Of Hypnos (8-13) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Lakemilan (IRE) 8-1 (10-5) Mid-division, ridden in 6th entering straight, soon no impression, 8th of 15, 13 3/4l behind Janidil (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Rasiym (FR) 3-1 (9-9) Held up, towards rear halfway, progress into 6th 4f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, under pressure in 3rd when not clear run on rail and switched right 1f out, kept on same pace closing stages, 3rd of 13, 2 3/4l behind No Say Ever (9-9) at Gowran Park 1m 6f mdn sft in Sep.
Getaway Gorgeous (IRE) 11-8fav (11-6) Chased leaders, slight mistake 3rd, 3rd halfway, 2nd before 3 out, led after 2 out, asserted before last where slight mistake, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Punchestown 2m 1f Yielding in Sep beating The Sliding Rock (11-6) by 6l, 9 ran.
Whirling Dervish 12-1 (12-0) In rear, progress to 5th 4 out, closed approaching straight, no impression on leader in 3rd at last, kept on same pace in 2nd final 100 yards, 2nd of 8, 10l behind Wajaaha (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m 2f sft in Aug.
Dollys Destination (IRE) 7-2 (9-10) Pushed along early, soon mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along in 6th 3f out, ridden 2f out and progress to 3rd entering straight, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 7 3/4l behind Prose (9-2) at Galway 1m 4f mdn fll hvy in Sep.
Is She Diesel 8-1 (11-9) Held up, slight mistake 3 out, 5th halfway, slight mistake 6th, ridden and no impression on leaders 3 out, stayed on into 3rd before 2 out, kept on one pace from before last, 3rd of 6, 6l behind Telmesomethinggirl (11-4) at Listowel 2m 4f gd in Sep.
Drop The Anchor (IRE) 6-1 (10-6) Mid-division, slight mistake 1st, slightly hampered at 4th, headway 3 out, pushed along in close 3rd with every chance between horses when fell 2 out, at Naas 2m 3f hcp Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Bua Boy (IRE) 11-8fav (11-3) Chased leaders, a little keen, not fluent 5th, 5th after 7th, pushed along after 3 out, progress to challenge before last, led run-in, stayed on well, won at Sligo 2m 4f hcp gd in Aug beating Insane Bolt (10-6) by 2 1/4l, 11 ran.
Due Reward (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, 6th 3 out, ridden in 5th before next, no impression, 6th of 14, 13l behind Ardamir (10-4) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Star Maker 25-1 (11-0) Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 10th of 14, dist behind Janidil (10-10) at Down Royal 2m hcp sft in Nov.
Ardamir (FR) 10-1 (12-0) Held up towards rear early, closer in mid-division from 4th, 5th halfway, travelled well to dispute after 2 out, led before last, ridden last, kept on well run-in, pressed close home, won at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Aug beating Morga (11-3) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Jon Ess (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Led early, tracked leaders on outer, 3rd halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression in 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 10th of 18, 3 3/4l behind Halimi (9-10) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gd in Sep.
Lord Erskine (IRE) 66-1 (9-11) Dwelt, towards rear, pushed along and no impression in last approaching straight, kept on same pace without threatening, 12th of 14, 11 3/4l behind Son Of Hypnos (8-13) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Pike County (IRE) 15-2 (9-9) Slowly away, soon rear of mid-division, 8th 4 1/2f out, progress on outer entering straight, switched right under 2f out, ridden into 6th 1f out, stayed on well to 3rd closing stages, never nearer, 3rd of 14, 3 1/4l behind Blackpoint (9-9) at Limerick 1m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Scalor (FR) 17-2 (10-13) A little keen, prominent, some slight mistakes, led from 6th, not fluent 7th, joined before straight, headed between last 2 and no impression, 9th of 12, 8 3/4l behind The Mouse Doctor (11-5) at Navan 2m hcp gd in Sep.