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13:20 Naas (IRE)
BAR 1 Betting Merry Christmas Maiden Hurdle
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 2m 3f
- Going: Soft to Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €12,000 added
- Winner: €7,200
- 2nd: €2,399
- 3rd: €1,200
- 4th: €600
- Form 6
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Danny Gilligan
mid-division, ridden in 7th 2 out, 6th at last, no extra
- Form P2-P0
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer Ciaran Murphy
- Jockey Aidan Kelly
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 2F2-2
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Keith Donoghue
tracked leader in 2nd, ridden entering straight, dropped to 6th 2 out, no impression
- Form U4-2508
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey Dylan Robinson
in rear, no impression from 3 out, modest late progress
Eye Contact
18- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer D Commins
- Jockey Ryan Treacy
always behind, never a factor, tailed off
- Form P
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Alex Harvey
mid-division, weakened 4 out, soon behind, tailed off
- Form 206-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Simon Torrens
tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 2 out, no impression
- Form 1/6-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
led, took keen hold early, ridden and headed 2 out, soon weakened
Needs Must (IRE)
258- Form 77-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Jordan Gainford
in rear, slight mistake 1st, pushed along in moderate 12th 2 out, some late progress
- Form 42
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
tracked leaders, headway to lead 2 out, ridden clear at last, stayed on strongly run-in, easily
- Form 7
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
mid-division, headway into 4th and ridden 2 out, 4th at last, kept on same pace
- Form 2-4
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer R O'Sullivan
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd 2 out, went 2nd before last, kept on without threatening winner
- Form 8
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer T Gibney
- Jockey James Smith
mid-division, ridden in 9th 2 out, no impression
- Form 8
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer W R Crawford
- Jockey J J Slevin
mid-division, pushed along after 4 out, soon ridden and no impression
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Gerard O'Leary
- Jockey Philip Donovan
rear of mid-division, pushed along in moderate 10th 2 out, ridden and closer in 7th when not fluent at last, kept on without threatening in 3rd close home
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer F J Flood
- Jockey Ben Kennedy
always behind, never a factor, tailed off
- Form 00
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer G Keane
- Jockey Brian Hayes
always towards rear, never a factor
Nirisque (FR)
252- Form 2-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
tracked leaders, ridden in 11th 2 out, weakened
- Form 231
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
mid-division, ridden in 8th 2 out, kept on one pace to go 5th close home
Previous results
In depth
Formwatch
Agameoftwohalves (IRE) 9-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, 6th and no extra from before last, 6th of 22, 20 1/4l behind Classical Creek (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Anodandawink (IRE) 80-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, not fluent at 2nd, never a factor, 14th of 24, dist behind Santo Sospir (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Bergamasquo (FR) 5-2fav (11-7) Prominent, led after 1st, ridden and slight mistake 2 out, soon headed, no extra in 2nd before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 18, 6 1/2l behind Maverick Mack (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Nov.
Coolboy Christy (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Towards rear, not fluent 3rd, some progress after 2 out, not fluent last and some modest late headway, 8th of 13, 15 1/4l behind Dunkerque (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f mdn gd in Jul.
Eye Contact 80-1 (10-13) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 12th of 17, dist behind Le Divin Enfant (10-13) at Thurles 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Nov.
Head To Capri (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Rear, not fluent 2nd and soon detached, pulled up after 3rd, at Listowel 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Sep.
Larzac (FR) 50-1 (11-0) In rear, mistake 3rd, ridden in 8th 2 out, no impression, 6th of 12, 32 1/2l behind Lulamba (11-0) at Punchestown 2m (1) Yielding in May.
Lincoln Du Seuil (FR) 11-4 (11-0) Led, slight mistake 5th, pushed along and headed before 2 out, no impression in 3rd 2 out, no extra, 6th of 16, 12 1/4l behind Out For A Stroll (10-7) at Limerick 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Needs Must (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) In touch, moderate 6th 4 out, no impression 3 out, one paced approaching straight, 7th of 16, dist behind Ephesus (11-7) at Limerick 2m 1f mdn gd in Apr.
Open Secret 2-1fav (11-7) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 5th, 4th halfway, headway to challenge 2 out, pushed along before last, stumbled early run-in, ridden and kept on one pace, no impression on winner closing stages, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Gin Tonic (10-13) at Wexford 2m 4f mdn Good - Yielding in Oct.
Puma's Dream (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Mid-division, ridden and no impression before straight, 7th of 16, 31 1/4l behind Grey Jude (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Raise You Up (IRE) 17-2 (11-7) Mid-division, ridden in 5th 3f out, no impression on leaders, 4th of 8, 24 3/4l behind Ballyfad (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 1f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Surrey Force (FR) 125-1 (11-11) Mid-division, 8th and pushed along after 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, no extra, 8th of 22, 37 1/2l behind Classical Creek (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Theabsolutegov'nor (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Mid-division, ridden in 10th 2f out, no impression, 8th of 19, 20 3/4l behind Gomez Addams (11-10) at Galway 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Urbs Intacta Manet (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, no impression from 4 out, weakened, 19th of 24, dist behind Santo Sospir (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Belladona Princess (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, modest late progress, 11th of 24, dist behind Santo Sospir (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Leonards Choice (IRE) 100-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, weakened before 3 out, completely tailed off, 12th of 16, dist behind Daboya (11-7) at Thurles 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Nov.
Magic Hands Noel (IRE) 200-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, 18th of 24, dist behind Santo Sospir (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Nirisque (FR) 17-2 (10-3) 2nd of 16, 2l behind Tahaa (10-3) at Compiegne 2m 2f sft in Apr.
Susie Lenglen (IRE) 15-8 (11-11) Held up, rear halfway, progress into 4th 4f out, disputed 3f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, kept on well under pressure, all out, won at Tramore 2m sft in Nov beating Lilannbee (11-11) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
The Dancen Kid (IRE) 150-1 (11-7) Always behind, mistake 7th, never a factor, 20th of 24, dist behind Santo Sospir (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Mr Ed (IRE) 28-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 13th of 14, dist behind Bon Viveur (11-12) at Tramore 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Calm Flight Ahead (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Twrds rr, slw jmp in rr 6out & sn pushed along, detd aftr next & pu bef 4out, at Lingstown 3m Yielding - Soft in Nov.