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13:25 Naas (IRE)
Support Local This Christmas Maiden Hurdle
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 2m 3f
- Going: Heavy (Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €11,999 added
- Winner: €7,200
- 2nd: €2,400
- 3rd: €1,200
- 4th: €599
- Form 0870
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer J P Dempsey
- Jockey Keith Donoghue
tracked leaders on inner, ridden entering straight, 7th 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 6/68-
- Age 7
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer T Foley
- Jockey P D Kennedy
mid-division, mistake at 5th, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form F218-P4
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer J Neilan
- Jockey Simon Torrens
tracked leaders, 6th 3 out, ridden in 3rd and mistake 2 out, 4th and no impression on leaders at last, kept on same pace
- Form 00/6-
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey J M Moore
tracked leaders on outer, disputed lead 4 out, headed after 3 out, ridden in 2nd before 2 out, strongly pressed winner in close 2nd inside final furlong, kept on close home, dropped to 3rd near line
- Form P-000
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer P J F Hassett
- Jockey A McCurtin
always towards rear, never a factor
- Form 9048-0
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
mid-division, dropped to rear of mid-division and pushed along 5th, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form U/090
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer J J Lambe
- Jockey Liam McKenna
led, joined 6th, headed after 4 out, soon ridden, mistake 3 out, weakened
- Form 680
- Age 4
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer E P Harty
- Jockey J S McGarvey
towards rear, took keen hold, headway into 5th and mistake at 6th, ridden entering straight, no impression
- Form 608-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer J P Ryan
- Jockey Philip Donovan
always towards rear, never a factor
- Form 4-88P6F
- Age 4
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer Gary McGill
- Jockey Mr O McGill
mid-division, closer in 4th 3 out, soon no impression, moderate 6th and fell at last
- Form 550
- Age 4
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer M J Smith
- Jockey Dillon Maxwell
tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, ridden entering straight, weakened
- Form 5-068
- Age 4
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer T M Walsh
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, 3rd at last, stayed on well inside final furlong, went 2nd near line and not reach winner
- Form 700/0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
always towards rear, never a factor
- Form 0056
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer W J Austin
- Jockey T Ryan
rear of mid-division on outer, reminder 3rd, mistakes 6th and next, weakened from 3 out
- Form 765
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer Ms M Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
tracked leader in 2nd, disputed lead from 6th, led after 3 out, ridden after 2 out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well when strongly pressed close home, all out
- Form 584
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer E Sheehy
- Jockey K J Brouder
mid-division, some progress after 3 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, no impression
- Form 995
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 88
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
This looks one for market watcher. Free Thought should tract support despite making errors that put paid to her chances over the minimum here last month but winning point-to-pointer Brandy Harbour was beaten a long way over the track and trip the same day. Lucailem comes out best of those with an official rating though that isn't saying much while It's All Gucci was staying on over this trip at Fairyhouse when falling at the second last. PICTURES OF HOME hasn't shown much but will be suited by stepping up from the minimum and has a stayer's pedigree so get the vote in a poor contest.
Formwatch
An Droichead Eile (IRE) 250-1 (12-0) Slightly impeded 1st, soon mid-division, 11th approaching halfway, one pace straight, 11th of 20, 36 3/4l behind Joshua Webb (12-0) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Barrow Bounty (IRE) 66-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders on inner early, dropped to rear of mid-division halfway, ridden and no impression approaching straight, soon no extra, eased inside final furlong, 8th of 11, dist behind Ferny Hollow (11-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hvy in Feb.
Brandy Harbour 150-1 (12-0) Waited with, 15th after 4th, some headway but no impression and slight mistake 3 out, kept on same pace without threatening straight, 4th of 20, dist behind Vanillier (12-0) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Ensel Du Perche (FR) 80-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 7th over 4f out, ridden and no impression after 2 out, one paced, 6th of 20, 26 1/2l behind Latest Exhibition (11-12) at Galway 2m mdn sft in Oct.
Fair Day (IRE) 125-1 (12-0) Soon tracked leaders, 4th from 3rd, no extra approaching straight, soon weakened, tailed off, 11th of 14, dist behind Appreciate It (12-0) at Cork 2m mdn hvy in Nov.
Fort William (IRE) 250-1 (11-6) Mid-division early, slightly impeded 5th, slight mistake 6th and raced in 5th, pushed along and no impression 4 out, soon weakened, completely tailed off, 11th of 13, dist behind Costalotmore (12-0) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn hvy in Dec.
Henry Africa (IRE) 150-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, 7th after 4th, pushed along after 7th, soon no impression and weakened, 16th of 18, dist behind Clondaw Secret (12-0) at Navan 2m 4f mdn sft in Dec.
Christmas Jumper (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, jumped slightly right 1st, 6th after 3rd, a little slow 5th, no extra and not fluent 3 out, not fluent and impeded 2 out, 10th of 19, dist behind Magic Tricks (11-9) at Navan 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Frozen Spring (IRE) 80-1 (11-0) Soon led, headed before 5th, weakened next, tailed off, 8th of 16, dist behind Clemencia (11-0) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Dec.
It's All Gucci 50-1 (11-1) Waited with, 10th from 5th, pushed along from 3 out, chasing leaders when fell 2 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 3f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Lucailem (IRE) 25-1 (11-10) Soon mid-division, 13th approaching halfway, one pace straight, 10th of 20, 31 1/4l behind Joshua Webb (12-0) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Pictures Of Home 150-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 8th of 9, 31l behind Sea Ducor (11-4) at Gowran Park 2m hvy in Nov.
Annie Iraya (IRE) 150-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, detached after 6th, no impression when mistake 3 out, weakened, completely tailed off, 10th of 14, dist behind Archies Charm (12-0) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hvy in Nov.
Boss Girl (IRE) 80-1 (10-13) Waited with towards rear, not fluent 1st, impeded 5th, disputed 9th after 6th, slight mistake 4 out and no impression, some headway from next, soon one pace, 6th of 13, dist behind Costalotmore (12-0) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn hvy in Dec.
Free Thought (IRE) 80-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, moderate 6th after 2nd, closed after 4th, soon 5th, no impression and mistake 2 out, one pace, 5th of 17, 30 1/2l behind Gabynako (12-0) at Naas 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Joeswayornoway (IRE) 50-1 (11-8) Waited with, 10th approaching halfway, closed up from 5f out, soon effort, kept on same pace straight, 4th of 12, 25l behind Patty D (11-11) at Limerick 2m hvy in Dec.
Cooline Bluebell (IRE) 125-1 (11-7) Mid-division early, 8th from 3rd, 7th approaching straight and no impression, one pace, 5th of 14, 36 1/2l behind Appreciate It (12-0) at Cork 2m mdn hvy in Nov.