Racecards
15:42 Naas (IRE)
Owners Insurance Included In AIRO Membership Handicap Hurdle (80-95)
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 2m 63y
- Going: Yielding to Soft
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,000
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €1,000
- 4th: €499
- Form 668561
- Age 6
- Weight 11-13
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer J J Mangan
- Jockey Mike O'Connor
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, disputed approaching 2 out where mistake, soon headed and ridden, no extra before last
- Form P5873
- Age 6
- Weight 11-13
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer M Mulvany
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
led, slight mistakes 2nd and 5th, pressed entering straight, joined approaching 2 out where slight mistake and headed, ridden and no extra before last
- Form 30-1082
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey Danny Gilligan
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 7th entering straight, no impression 2 out, kept on one pace from last
- Form 50U50-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer D Cullen
- Jockey Conor Smithers
mid-division best, ridden and no extra entering straight, weakened and tailed off
- Form P9P008
- Age 7
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer M M McNiff
- Jockey I J Power
held up towards rear, ridden and progress 2 out, stayed on into 5th last, kept on same pace run-in
- Form 7/9005P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer N Dooly
- Jockey Richard Condon
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, slight mistake 4 out, challenged entering straight, disputed approaching 2 out, ridden and no extra 2 out, weakened before last where fell
- Form 09P96
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer C Motherway
- Jockey Aidan Kelly
settled behind leaders early, mid-division halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight
- Form 5P-PP90
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer P Rooney
- Jockey Patrick M O'Brien
mid-division, ridden and no impression before 2 out
- Form 603-525
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer N C Kelly
- Jockey Mr D McGill
mid-division, progress in 9th entering straight, disputed on outer 2 out, ridden in 2nd before last, stayed on to lead narrowly run-in, kept on well close home
- Form 0U000
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer J T R Dreaper
- Jockey Keith Donoghue
rear of mid-division for most, ridden and no impression 2 out, soon no extra
- Form 088-009
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer M Rice
- Jockey Dillon Maxwell
unseated rider during false start, mid-division, progress into 5th before 4 out, ridden to dispute briefly 2 out, under pressure in 4th before last, soon no extra
- Form 80P005
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey M J Molloy
towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace from last
- Form 00002
- Age 4
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey Phillip Enright
held up early, soon mid-division, ridden to close 2 out, under pressure in 6th before last, slight mistake last, soon no extra
- Form 530409
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
held up in mid-division, progress into 6th entering straight, disputed 2 out, soon led, ridden before last, narrowly headed run-in, held close home
- Form 013221
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer D Harvey
- Jockey Kieren Buckley
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, improved to dispute approaching 2 out, slight mistake 2 out, soon ridden in 3rd, kept on same pace from last
- Form 80062
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer R O'Sullivan
- Jockey Shane O'Callaghan
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace from before last
- Form P-405P0
- Age 8
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey M J M O'Sullivan
held up towards rear, progress 2 out, not clear run before last, ridden into 4th last, no extra run-in, kept on one pace
- Form 6600
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer P Flood
- Jockey Ricky Doyle
always towards rear, no extra before 2 out
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Mahlers Cove hadn't shown much before landing a Thurles handicap when coming in for a bit of support. He's up 7lb but this isn't the strongest of races. Dragon's Pass, a winner over 2m3f at Fairyhouse in January, ran very well over the minimum trip here earlier this month and looks a threat to all and Nemean gave notice of an imminent success when just failing to catch Heliko Conti at Wexford and should make a bold bid to go one better. Another four-year-old, CRAFTY GAEL, has been gradually improving and, though up 3lb for a close second over the track and trip last month, can defy the extra.
Formwatch
Mahlers Cove (IRE) 11-1 (11-6) Mid-division, 6th after 4th, progress before 3 out, closed in 3rd after 3 out, challenged leader 2 out, led narrowly run-in, kept on best closing stages, won at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Mar beating Pidoyne (11-5) by 1 3/4l, 13 ran.
Take My Hand (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Soon led, reluctant on bend after 3rd and headed briefly next, pushed along approaching straight and headed before 2 out, 3rd approaching last, ridden and kept on one pace run-in, 3rd of 16, 5 3/4l behind Truckers Angel (10-11) at Clonmel 2m hcp sft in Mar.
Dragon's Pass (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden to challenge 2 out, under pressure in 3rd before last, kept on well run-in, 2nd of 19, 3/4l behind Wee Charlie (11-5) at Naas 1m 7f hcp sft in Mar.
Leading Oak (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, no impression before 3 out, weakened, 12th of 16, dist behind Snake Oil (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Apr.
Staging Post (IRE) 25-1 (12-0) Towards rear, 9th after 4th, no impression 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 8th of 13, dist behind Mahlers Cove (11-6) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Mar.
Infinity Tower (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Led or disputed lead, slight mistake 8th, pushed along and headed after 3 out, soon dropped towards rear, weakened, pulled up before 2 out, at Clonmel 3m hcp sft in Mar.
Thirsty Thursday (IRE) 11-1 (11-6) Prominent, slight mistake in 4th at 4th, 5th after 5th, dropped to 6th and pushed along after 3 out, not fluent 2 out, no extra before last, 6th of 15, 9 1/4l behind Royal Rhythm (11-8) at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in Mar.
Getaway Molly (IRE) 150-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression 4 out, no extra from 2 out, 10th of 16, dist behind Soldier Solid (11-4) at Punchestown 2m mdn Yielding in Feb.
Herculaneum (IRE) 9-2 (11-13) Mid-division, pushed along and made no impression from 3 out when not fluent, 5th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Euchan Falls (11-4) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp (5) gd in Mar.
Papa Barns (IRE) 250-1 (11-12) Mid-division, no impression from 3 out, weakened, 16th of 22, dist behind Sa Fureur (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Jinxs Link (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Towards rear, took keen hold, pushed along in 7th 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, 9th of 10, dist behind Western Walk (11-12) at Navan 2m 6f mdn Good - Yielding in Mar.
Kanors Girl (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Towards rear, 10th after 4th, effort after 3 out, one paced before last, never on terms, 5th of 13, 29 1/2l behind Mahlers Cove (11-6) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Mar.
Nemean (USA) 7-1 (10-1) Rear of mid-division, moderate 9th after 5th, effort after 3 out, progress 2 out where not fluent, ridden into 2nd closing stages, stayed on, just held, 2nd of 14, nk behind Heliko Conti (11-11) at Wexford 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Mar.
Only One Plan (IRE) 12-1 (10-4) Towards rear, moderate 12th after 5th, progress and ridden after 2 out, kept on same pace run-in, 9th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Heliko Conti (11-11) at Wexford 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Mar.
Winnie Woodnutt (IRE) 2-1 (11-11) Tr ldr, 3rd 1/2way, jnd ldr 4out, mstk 3out, wo on run to 2out, ld 2out, qcknd clr bef last, alw in command, won at Borris House 3m Yielding in Mar beating Aghmorough Bridge (12-2) by 6l, 6 ran.
Crafty Gael (IRE) 8-1 (10-3) Tracked leaders, 5th 2 out, ridden in 2nd at last, led briefly after last, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace in 2nd close home, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Thetys (10-13) at Naas 1m 7f hcp Yielding in Feb.
Be My Hero (IRE) 22-1 (10-6) Rear of mid-division, ridden and some progress 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 10th of 19, 14 3/4l behind Wee Charlie (11-5) at Naas 1m 7f hcp sft in Mar.
Mi Sueno (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along and no extra after 3 out, 13th of 18, dist behind Abbeydale (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Mar.