Racecards
13:05 Naas (IRE)
HSS Laois Hire Supporting Kildare GAA Maiden Hurdle
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €12,000 added
- Winner: €8,281
- 2nd: €1,920
- 3rd: €840
- 4th: €480
- Form 9-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer M S Sandra Hughes
- Jockey R Loughran
5th at slow pace early, pushed along from 3 out, 6th before straight, no impression from between last 2
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer C Roche
- Jockey J S McGarvey
3rd and a little keen at slow pace early, disputed 2nd before straight, soon challenged travelling smoothly, pushed along from 2 out, gained slight lead last, pressed and stayed on well run-in
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer E P Harty
- Jockey B J Geraghty
towards rear at slow pace early, pushed along approaching 3 out where slightly awkward, last before straight, progress approaching 2 out on outer and wandered slightly, no impression in 3rd at last, flicked tail and kept on same pace run-in
- Form 16-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey L P Dempsey
slight mistake 1st, raced in 6th at slow pace early, a little slow at 5th, pushed along from 3 out, 5th before straight, no impression from between last 2
Lofgren
14- Form 4
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer E Bolger
- Jockey Robbie Colgan
soon disputed at slow pace early, headed from 2nd and raced in 2nd after, joined for 2nd before straight, soon pushed along, slightly awkward 2 out, no impression from between last 2
Marakoush (IRE)
432- Form /-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer A Fleming
- Jockey Adrian Heskin
soon disputed at slow pace early, led from 2nd and soon went on, slightly awkward 3 out, still travelling smoothly from 2 out, pushed along approaching last where just headed, every chance run-in, kept on without matching winner
- Form 3-6
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer M F Morris
- Jockey M A Enright
awkward 1st, towards rear at slow pace early, 7th before straight, soon pushed along, no impression from before 2 out in rear
- Form 9-49
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer N Stokes
- Jockey B R Dalton
4th early at slow pace, still 4th before straight, soon pushed along, slight mistake 2 out, no impression from between last 2
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
J P McManus has two newcomers engaged here and Barry Geraghty has chosen Coney Island. Winning point-to-pointer Everyday Everyhour ran moderately on his bumper debut at Punchestown in May but should soon leave that form behind while Lofgren made a highly encouraging debut behind the in-form Hatch Hall at Cork and holds Moving Target on that run. Alan Fleming has had seven winners in recent weeks for owner Barry Connell and MARAKOUSH looks another. Lightly-raced for John Oxx, he was placed in his first four starts before landing a Ballinrobe maiden in August of last year before being sold for 185,000 euros. Carlitos Bay has a nice pedigree for jumping and is one to note for the future.
Formwatch
Carlitos Bay (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 5th entering straight, no extra over 2f out, 9th of 20, dist behind Castello Sforza (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Chesterfieldavenue (IRE) Presenting gelding out of Fashionista.
Coney Island (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding out of Millys Gesture.
Everyday Everyhour 8-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th entering straight, soon no impression, 6th of 16, dist behind Nambour (12-0) at Punchestown 2m sft in May.
Lofgren 25-1 (11-7) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th before 2 out, under pressure before last, kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Hatch Hall (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn gd in Oct.
Marakoush (IRE) 1-2fav (9-5) Pushed along to lead early and made all, ridden clear 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, easily, won at Ballinrobe 1m 5f mdn Good - Yielding in Aug beating Asbury Boss (9-5) by 7 1/2l, 10 ran.
Moving Target (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Chased leader, disputed briefly after 4th, disputed from 4 out, ridden before 2 out, led 2 out, headed last, no extra run-in, 6th of 10, 7l behind Hatch Hall (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn gd in Oct.
Artists Daughter (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Mid-division, ridden in 7th 3f out, no impression 2f out, soon no extra, 9th of 13, 18 1/4l behind Petuna (11-9) at Punchestown 2m gd in Oct.