Racecards
14:40 Naas (IRE)
John Kelly Beginners Chase
- 4 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Soft to Heavy (Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €14,000 added
- Winner: €8,624
- 2nd: €2,673
- 3rd: €1,274
- 4th: €574
- Form 21401-2
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Mr P W Mullins
made all, clear 2nd, 7 lengths lead halfway, reduced advantage after 4 out, asserted early run-in and stayed on well, very easily
- Form 0584
- Age 5
- Weight 11-8
- Trainer Ms M Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
chased leader, bumped by rival 2nd, progress to go 2nd before 4th, dropped to rear before 4 out, pushed along and no extra before 2 out, weakened
- Form 35194F
- Age 5
- Weight 11-8
chased leader, jumped right 1st and 2nd where collided with rival, closer 4 out and 2nd next, ridden and no impression in 3rd before last, no extra, kept on one pace
- Form 121500
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer J P Dempsey
- Jockey L P Dempsey
chased leader, jumped right, closer in 2nd before 2 out, pushed along before last and no chance with easy winner run-in
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
TOWNSHEND didn't always deliver over hurdles after arriving from France but managed to win at Perth last April and made a decent start over fences behind Ballyoisin at Fairyhouse. He looks to have been found an easy opportunity to get off the mark over the bigger obstacles. The Irregular won over hurdles at Clonmel in December and though beaten when falling at the last on his chasing bow at Thurles he should be getting off the mark before too long. Teacher's Pet, four times a winner over hurdles, was well beaten in that latter contest and hasn't got the hang of jumping fences yet but the lightly-raced Mauna Kea is the type to do better in time.
Formwatch
Townshend (GER) 7-4 (11-12) Prominent, chased winner approaching straight, pushed along from 2 out, no impression and one pace last, 2nd of 11, 6l behind Ballyoisin (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f sft in Jan.
Mauna Kea (IRE) 25-1 (11-11) Soon mid-division, 9th from 3rd, pushed along briefly next, 8th from 3 out, some headway but no extra and one pace from before straight, 4th of 15, 20 1/2l behind Chambord Du Lys (11-4) at Clonmel 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
The Irregular (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, improved into moderate 6th after 7th, 4th into straight, no impression when fell last, at Thurles 2m sft in Feb.
Teacher's Pet (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Held up, slightly slow 2nd, moderate 10th at 4th, no danger 3 out, slightly impeded at last, 11th of 16, dist behind Don't Touch It (11-12) at Thurles 2m sft in Feb.