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15:30 Navan (IRE)
www.meridiansecurity.ie Handicap Hurdle (80-109)
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Soft (Yielding in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €13,000 added
- Winner: €7,995
- 2nd: €2,470
- 3rd: €1,170
- 4th: €520
- Form 008008
- Age 9
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey B Browne
held up towards rear, ridden and some progress after 3 out, 11th 2 out, kept on one pace from before last
- Form 67-4515
- Age 7
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer E O'Connell
- Jockey E O'Connell
held up towards rear early, mid-division halfway, progress into 6th and jumped left 3 out, travelled well to challenge next, jinked right and ridden in 3rd before last, stayed on to press winner run-in, held close home
Caridadi (IRE)
182- Form 2-0703F
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer J Morrison
- Jockey R Loughran
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 3 out
- Form 45429R
- Age 9
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer J A Berry
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
mid-division, ridden in 8th 3 out, no impression before next, kept on one pace
- Form 1207
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer Ms M Mullins
- Jockey N P Madden
mid-division best, ridden and no impression before straight
- Form 9749-74
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer M S Sandra Hughes
- Jockey J J Burke
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and close on inner 3 out, no extra before 2 out, weakened
- Form 51530/7
- Age 11
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer D McDonogh
- Jockey Phillip Enright
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 3 out, kept on into 4th 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace
- Form 2709PP-
- Age 14
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer J A Berry
- Jockey Mr J P Berry
rear of mid-division early, towards rear halfway, trailing before straight, pulled up before 3 out
Lean Times (IRE)
221- Form 32P5/0P
- Age 11
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer M Flannery
- Jockey M J Ferris
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace from 2 out
- Form 5681
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey K C Sexton
held up towards rear early, mid-division halfway, progress 3 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, no impression in 4th when mistake last, kept on one pace
- Form 0P5638
- Age 7
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey Mark Walsh
mid-division, slight mistake and slightly hampered 3 out, soon ridden, no impression in 8th 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 756P31
- Age 7
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer W J Austin
- Jockey P E Corbett
chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, 3rd halfway, closer and slight mistake 3 out, travelled well to challenge next, ridden in 2nd approaching last, stayed on lead run-in, pressed closing stages and kept on
- Form 53-0048
- Age 8
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer J Grace
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
chased leader, 2nd halfway, challenged and slight mistake 3 out, ridden to lead before next where strongly pressed, asserted by 2-lengths approaching last, slight mistake last, headed run-in and no extra in 3rd closing stages
- Form 52R-054
- Age 7
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey A Ring
chased leaders, slight mistake 1st, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra after 4 out
- Form 0899
- Age 6
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer N Dooly
- Jockey D E Splaine
held up towards rear, ridden and some progress after 3 out, 9th 2 out, kept on one pace from before last
- Form 05/990
- Age 9
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey C D Maxwell
rear of mid-division for most, ridden and no impression 3 out
- Form 0000F0
- Age 7
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer W J McLernon
- Jockey A E Lynch
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 7th and slightly hampered 3 out, soon no extra
- Form 3035/PP
- Age 8
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 80
led, jumped slightly right 4 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon no extra and weakened
- Form 3400P8
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 92
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Spacious Sky will probably attract support despite an absence since October as he's on an attractive mark, though a career strike-rate of 2-35 is off-putting. The four-year-old Walkabout has been thrust into an all-aged event for his handicap debut after showing much-improved form to land a poor Cork maiden but this is much tougher. ALL THE CHIMNEYS gained his first career victory at Cork last month where he battled back on the run-in to regain the lead close home. His stamina should again come into play on this very stiff track and he can complete a quick double. Admiral Brian comfortably landed a course and distance handicap before finding 2m4f stretching his stamina on a return visit so should get into the frame. Caridadi has some fair form, though on quicker ground than this.
Formwatch
Call Me Pj (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Mid-division, ridden in 8th over 2f out, soon no impression, 8th of 13, 8 1/2l behind Eshtiaal (12-3) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Mar.
Admiral Brian (IRE) 11-2 (11-0) In rear, closed on outer from 8th, steady headway approaching straight, 3rd 3 out, 2nd 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 9l behind Jury Duty (11-3) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Caridadi (IRE) 11-1 (11-5) Towards rear, 13th from 3rd, improved from 5th, soon close up, on terms approaching straight, soon pushed along and headed, still prominent when fell 2 out, at Gowran Park 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Ballyroe Rambler (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, slightly impeded 7th, moderate 3rd next, no extra and pecked 2 out, refused last, at Navan 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Dundrum Lad (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Mid-division, not fluent 2nd, 5th halfway, jumped right 2 out and soon no extra, weakened, 7th of 9, dist behind Acapella Bourgeois (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn hvy in Dec.
Smoking Big Cigars 7-4fav (11-7) Soon chased leaders, 6th from 4th, closed up 3 out and slight mistake, mistake 2 out, soon under pressure and no impression, one pace, 4th of 13, 15l behind Edvardo (9-12) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Courtly Conduct (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, 6th from 3rd, pushed along from 3 out, no impression next, one pace, 7th of 9, 17 1/2l behind Lilshane (10-3) at Navan 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Acriveen (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Towards rear, 8th halfway, mistake 8th, pushed along after 4 out, no extra after next, weakened, pulled up before last, at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Lean Times (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened 3 out, pulled up before last, at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Walkabout (IRE) 6-4 (11-0) Chased leader, slight mistakes 3rd and 5th, 2nd halfway, improved to challenge and slight mistake 3 out, narrow lead next, ridden and disputed before last, kept on best run-in and edged ahead closing stages, won at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar beating Summerhill Lewis (11-12) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Another Rattler (IRE) 10-3 (11-5) Mid-division, 8th on inner halfway, pushed along and no impression entering straight, no extra, tailed off, 8th of 12, dist behind Lets High Five It (11-11) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Feb.
All The Chimneys (IRE) 7-2 (10-13) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd after 4 out, challenged 3 out, travelled well to dispute before 2 out, ridden and slight mistake last, kept on best run-in and edged ahead close home, won at Cork 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar beating Inishturk Lad (11-12) by nk, 12 ran.
Mick The Boyo (IRE) 11-2 (10-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, 8th of 15, dist behind Dragon Khan (11-2) at Thurles 2m hcp hvy in Jan.
Frankie Ballou (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th and no impression before straight, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 34 1/4l behind All The Chimneys (10-13) at Cork 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Cantkidakidder (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Not fluent 1st, took keen hold, prominent, hit rail after 6th, pushed along after 9th on inner, soon under pressure and no impression, eased before 2 out, 9th of 10, dist behind Luckyinmilan (11-8) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp sft in Mar.
Banking Crisis (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression after 4 out, 11th of 14, dist behind Westend Star (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hvy in Dec.
She'sournightmare (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, weakened after 3 out, tailed off, 13th of 14, dist behind Don't Touch It (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Station Closed (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Held up, slight mistakes 4th and 6th, 13th after 7th, mistake 4 out, soon no impression, pulled up before 2 out, at Thurles 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Mar.
Spacious Sky (USA) 16-1 (9-12) Mid-division, dropped to rear 4f out, soon pushed along and weakened, eased final furlong, 14th of 15, dist behind Santo Prince (8-10) at Gowran Park 1m 6f hcp gd in Oct.
Anna Holty (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 3 out, 8th of 11, dist behind Blazing West (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Mr Moondance (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Dwelt, towards rear. 16th approaching halfway, still travelling smoothly 3f out, pushed along 2 1/2f out and headway, on terms over 1f out, led and edged left final furlong, stayed on best, won at Navan 1m hcp Yielding in Sep beating Jackie Ellis (9-13) by 2 1/2l, 18 ran.
Blackwater Bridge (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Towards rear, no extra from 2 out, 14th of 18, dist behind Ice Cold Soul (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp hvy in Dec.