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15:50 Navan (IRE)
Navanracecourse.ie Handicap Hurdle (80-116)
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f
- Going: Soft to Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €11,000 added
- Winner: €6,600
- 2nd: €2,200
- 3rd: €1,100
- 4th: €550
- Form 43509-0
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer V C Ward
- Jockey E O'Connell
waited with, 17th after 6th, some headway straight, soon one pace
- Form 421512
- Age 7
- Weight 11-13
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer M J Smith
- Jockey Keith Donoghue
tracked leaders, 7th after 6th, pushed along at stages, lost position after next, soon towards rear, behind from 4 out, soon pulled up
- Form 1/2P63-5
- Age 6
- Weight 11-13
- Official Rating 114
tracked leaders, 5th after 6th, slight mistake 4 out, no extra and one pace between last 2
- Form 83P-545
- Age 8
- Weight 11-13
- Official Rating 114
prominent, 3rd from 6th, on terms approaching straight, soon headed, kept on same pace from before last
- Form 2385-44
- Age 8
- Weight 11-13
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer R O'Sullivan
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
led early, soon joined, headed from 2nd, prominent, 4th after 6th, no extra and one pace between last 2
- Form 0-86727
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 113
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Brian Hayes
a little slow at 1st, mid-division, 10th after 6th, headway and effort straight, no extra and one pace between last 2
- Form 30-3148
- Age 9
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey J R Wildman
waited with, 14th after 6th, no impression approaching straight
- Form 52B/093
- Age 9
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer N C Kelly
- Jockey J S McGarvey
prominent, soon disputed lead, headed from 2nd, close up, led from 5th, joined approaching straight, soon headed and no extra
- Form 66-4P10
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer R Sweeney
- Jockey Phillip Enright
waited with, slight mistake 6th and raced in 13th after until headway and effort straight, kept on without threatening run-in
- Form 00-7635
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer J R Barry
- Jockey Simon Torrens
mid-division early, 9th after 6th, not fluent 7th, under pressure from 4 out, weakened straight, soon pulled up
- Form 10-U513
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey J M Moore
waited with, 16th after 6th, headway and switched left before 2 out, impeded last, kept on without matching winner after
- Form 8907-02
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer J P Dempsey
- Jockey L P Dempsey
mid-division early, 12th after 6th, headway straight, kept on same pace without threatening from between last 2
- Form 000-1P2
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Mark Walsh
mid-division early, some slight mistakes, 8th after 6th, headway and effort straight, almost on terms when not fluent and unseated rider last
- Form 0/0P858-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer E Cawley
- Jockey C D Timmons
waited with, 15th after 6th, closed up and not fluent 3 out, soon one pace
- Form 0846/8-1
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer B Connell
- Jockey M J Bolger
soon prominent, led from 2nd, slight mistake 5th and headed, on terms approaching straight, soon led again, left with decisive advantage from last, kept on well
- Form 090-149
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer E Bolger
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
soon chased leaders, 6th after 6th, pushed along before straight, no extra and one pace between last 2
- Form 20/3P-26
- Age 8
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey C P McNamara
mid-division early, 11th after 6th, pushed along approaching straight, soon one pace
- Form 51/803-P
- Age 11
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer A Murray
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
waited with, last after 6th, some headway straight, soon one pace
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
A very competitive finale with the vote going to last year's winner THEATRE WORLD, who also won a few weeks earlier on the track and has been chasing. Eimear is up a massive 17lb for her victory at Clonmel last month but the maiden Handsworth showed major improvement at Wexford and can get involved. Walk Me Home can continue her progress from this sort of mark while Se Mo Laoch would have a chance on last year's form though has a long absence to overcome. Presenting Meghan makes her handicap debut and needs to find some improvement but King Alex made all for an impressive victory at Ballinrobe and looks a threat to all.
Formwatch
Think Positive (IRE) 80-1 (12-0) Rear, 14th before 5th, progress after 5th, mistake 4 out, weakened after 3 out, 11th of 16, 29l behind Mig Des Taillons (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Eimear (IRE) 11-4fav (11-1) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 9th, improved to dispute after 3 out, ridden in narrow lead 2 out, slight mistake last, headed run-in, no extra close home, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Yaiza (11-0) at Clonmel 3m hcp sft in Oct.
Multifactorial (IRE) 10-3 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 2nd and briefly pushed along 5th, mistake 6th, led 4 out, ridden and joined before 2 out, headed 2 out, dropped to 4th at last, no extra, 5th of 13, 10 1/2l behind Wearapinkribbon (11-4) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn Yielding in Oct.
The White Volcano (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Soon tracked leaders, 4th after 6th, effort from 3 out, one pace from before last, 5th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Massey's Wood (11-5) at Down Royal 3m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Theatre World (IRE) 13-2 (11-0) Led, slightly slow 10th and headed, remained close up, tight for room briefly before straight, one pace 2 out, 4th of 7, 7 1/4l behind Deadheat (11-5) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Room To Roam (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Slow jump 1st, chased leaders, 7th after 6th, pushed along after 4 out, switched left approaching 2 out and one pace, 7th of 9, 17 1/4l behind Elite Trooper Grey (10-5) at Cork 2m 3f hcp gd in Oct.
Tiger Twenty Two 8-1 (10-13) Tracked leader, 3rd after 8th, lost place before 10th, dropped to rear before 4 out, weakened before 2 out, 8th of 13, 32 1/4l behind Brogine (10-11) at Ballinrobe 3m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Criq Rock (FR) 12-1 (12-0) Chased leader early, 3rd halfway, challenged approaching 2 out where slight mistake, soon ridden in 2nd, no extra in 3rd from last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 12 1/2l behind Young Ted (12-0) at Punchestown 3m mdn sft in Sep.
Whereyounow (IRE) 5-1fav (12-0) Rear of mid-division, mistake 4 out, ridden and no impression after 3 out, 11th of 15, 35l behind Sweet Sting (11-7) at Tipperary 3m hcp gd in Oct.
Abyssinian (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Mid-division early, slight mistake 9th, soon disputed 7th, pushed along 4 out, soon under pressure, kept on same pace from before 2 out, slight mistake last, 5th of 13, 10 1/2l behind Whatsyourstatus (11-8) at Cork 3m hcp gd in Oct.
Presenting Meghan (IRE) 15-2 (11-3) Held up towards rear, 7th halfway, progress travelling well on inner to go 3rd 2 out, pushed along and no impression when mistake last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 7 1/2l behind The Sliding Rock (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f sft in Oct.
Handsworth (IRE) 6-1 (11-13) Rear of mid-division, headway into 5th 3 out, ridden in 4th entering straight, no impression on leaders 2 out, closer in 3rd when slight mistake at last, improved into 2nd inside final furlong, kept on without threatening winner close home, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Final Orders (10-11) at Wexford 2m hcp sft in Oct.
Walk Me Home (IRE) 11-2 (11-9) Waited with, slight mistake 3rd and pushed along briefly, not fluent 9th, soon raced in 12th, headway before next, effort and slight mistake 3 out, slight mistake 2 out, kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Whatsyourstatus (11-8) at Cork 3m hcp gd in Oct.
Dont Go Yet (IRE) 28-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, mid-division before 5 out, ridden and no impression 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, 8th of 15, dist behind Marajman (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn hvy in Feb.
King Alex (FR) 11-4 (12-0) Made all, a little keen early, jumped left 3rd and inclined to jump left after, 4 length lead 2 out, pushed along before last, clear after last and pushed out run-in, eased final 50 yards, comfortably, won at Ballinrobe 2m 6f mdn sft in Oct beating Zaccarela (11-9) by 6 1/2l, 11 ran.
Stamp Your Feet (IRE) 6-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, not fluent 3rd, ridden and no impression after 3 out, 9th of 15, 28 1/4l behind Sweet Sting (11-7) at Tipperary 3m hcp gd in Oct.
Silver Planeur (FR) 16-1 (11-10) Mid-division early, disputed 7th after 9th, pushed along from 4 out, kept on same pace from before 2 out, 6th of 13, 11 3/4l behind Whatsyourstatus (11-8) at Cork 3m hcp gd in Oct.
Bilbo Bagins (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Towards rear and pushed along briefly early, bad mistake 6th and raced in last, a little keen and headway 10th, no impression 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Down Royal 3m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Se Mo Laoch (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Held up and behind, short-lived effort 20th, 6th of 14, 36 3/4l behind Truckers Lodge (10-10) at Uttoxeter 4m 2f hcp lst (1) hvy in Mar.
She's All Vintage (IRE) 13-2 (12-6) Chased leaders, left 4th halfway, improved to dispute entering straight, ridden after 2 out, close 3rd last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Live Every Day (12-2) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp sft in Oct.
Cappacon (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Mid-division, reminder 5th, 8th halfway, pushed along 9th, ridden and no impression before 4 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out, at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Twilight Girl (IRE) 33-1 (11-8) A little keen, soon chased leaders, slight mistake 9th, soon disputed 4th, pushed along after 4 out, kept on same pace from before last, 4th of 13, 10 1/2l behind Whatsyourstatus (11-8) at Cork 3m hcp gd in Oct.
Cash Me Outside (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 5th when fell 7th, at Killarney 2m 7f gd in Oct.