Racecards
17:10 Naas (IRE)
Naas Nursery Of Champions (C & G) Maiden (Plus 10)
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 1m 2f
- Going: Good (Good to Firm in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €12,000 added
- Winner: €7,200
- 2nd: €2,400
- 3rd: €1,200
- 4th: €600
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer M Halford
- Jockey Ronan Whelan
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 0-0
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey Rory Cleary
rear of mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, weakened
- Form 5349-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey K J Manning
chased leader in 2nd, pushed along and progress to dispute lead 1 1/2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
mid-division, weakened straight, never a factor
- Form 5
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer M J Smith
- Jockey Robbie Colgan
always behind, under pressure early, never a factor
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer K Prendergast
- Jockey Chris Hayes
dwelt, in rear, pushed along 2f out, went 9th on inner 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, never nearer
- Form 43-2
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer D K Weld
- Jockey Colin Keane
led, ridden and joined 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on same pace
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey J A Heffernan
slowly away and always towards rear, never a factor
- Form 0-95
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey James J Doyle
mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, went 5th 1f out, kept on same pace
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer M Halford
- Jockey N G McCullagh
dwelt, towards rear, checked on bend after 1f, no impression straight, never a factor
- Form 42-
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer A P O'Brien
- Jockey R L Moore
mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on under hands and heels final furlong
Torino (IRE)
23- Form 3
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Trainer Donnacha O'Brien
- Jockey Paddy Harnett
mid-division, pushed along in 6th 2f out, soon ridden and no impression
In depth
Verdict
Sir William Bruce attempted to make all at Gowran in September but was run out of it close home. He should improve this campaign but may have to give best to the race-fit MOKTAFFY. Dermot Weld's charge was narrowly beaten by the Ballydoyle inmate Sir Lamorak on his reappearance at Dundalk and the winner is now rated 101 after easily landing a Leopardstown handicap. Torino made a promising debut in what looked a strong Cork maiden while Dublin Journal was racing on unsuitable ground last autumn. Port Philip is a half-brother to eight winners including a Grade 1 winner in the USA.
Formwatch
Baron Zee (IRE) Zoffany colt out of Callistan.
Coolcullen (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) A little slow into stride and pushed along, soon rear of mid-division, under pressure halfway and towards rear, soon no danger, 16th of 17, 37 3/4l behind Southern Lights (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m 2f mdn gd in Apr.
Doctor Brown Bear (IRE) Estidhkaar gelding out of All In Clover.
Dublin Journal (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Dwely slightly and went left, soon mid-division, ridden into 6th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 18, 15l behind Taipan (9-7) at Naas 1m mdn hvy in Nov.
Fake Plastic Trees (IRE) 28-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, pushed along halfway and no impression early straight, no threat under 2f out, 11th of 15, 19l behind Stylistic Approach (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m mdn sft in Apr.
Gamigin (IRE) 50-1 (9-7) A little keen, chased leaders, 6th approaching halfway, pushed along before straight, soon one pace, 5th of 12, 8l behind O'reilly (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m mdn gd in Apr.
Gonna Go Viral (IRE) 80-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride and pushed along, in rear, no impression under pressure 3f out, 11th of 12, 20 1/2l behind O'reilly (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m mdn gd in Apr.
Hathlool (IRE) Awtaad colt out of Majestic Jasmine.
Moktaffy (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd under 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on close home, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Sir Lamorak (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Mar.
Port Philip (IRE) Camelot colt out of Aymara.
Prince Of Verona (USA) 125-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, 9th over 4f out, headway 1 1/2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 5th of 15, 8 3/4l behind Colour Sergeant (9-7) at Cork 1m 2f mdn Yielding in Apr.
Silaiyli (IRE) Olympic Glory colt out of Sinaniya.
Sir William Bruce (IRE) 5-2fav (9-5) Broke well to lead, ridden and strongly pressed under 2f out, increased advantage under 1f out, kept on, headed final strides, 2nd of 11, hd behind Trusted Ally (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m mdn gd in Sep.
Torino (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Chased leader, 6th over 4f out, ridden and progress under 2f out, no impression on leaders in 3rd 1f out, kept on, 3rd of 15, 6 1/4l behind Colour Sergeant (9-7) at Cork 1m 2f mdn Yielding in Apr.
Comedy La Vega 28-1 (9-7) Towards rear, 11th over 4f out, progress on outer 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace, 9th of 15, 12 1/4l behind Colour Sergeant (9-7) at Cork 1m 2f mdn Yielding in Apr.