Racecards
12:32 Navan (IRE)
Headfort Arms Hotel Maiden Hurdle
- 25 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €12,500 added
- Winner: €7,500
- 2nd: €2,500
- 3rd: €1,250
- 4th: €625
- Form P5P-B10
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 6-2
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer T Gibney
- Jockey Kieren Buckley
tracked leaders on outer, ridden in 5th 2 out, no impression
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey K C Sexton
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Keith Donoghue
always towards rear, never a factor
- Form 8/163-2
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
tracked leader in 2nd, disputed lead from 4th, bad mistake next, led entering straight, pushed along and went clear after 2 out, stayed on well run-in, comfortably
- Form 22-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
mid-division, closer in 4th and ridden 2 out, soon no impression on leaders, no extra run-in
- Form 3/36-567
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey C Owens
towards rear on outer, progress after 3 out, ridden in 9th 2 out, went 6th at last, no impression on leaders
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J P Dempsey
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
mid-division, hampered and mistake at 1st, mistakes 2nd and 4th, behind when pulled up before 2 out
- Form 3/3-1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
tracked leaders, slight mistake 2nd, mistake 4th, ridden in 3rd 2 out, soon no impression on leaders, kept on one pace in 3rd run-in
- Form 40
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J P Dempsey
- Jockey J S McGarvey
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, weakened
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey P J O'Hanlon
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 4/2-4
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
tracked leaders in 3rd, 2nd entering straight, ridden 2 out, soon no impression on winner, kept on same pace run-in
- Form 2/
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Jordan Gainford
tracked leaders on inner, ridden in 6th 2 out, no impression in 5th when slight mistake at last, kept on one pace
Isenay (FR)
21- Form 6/320-0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer S R B Crawford
- Jockey D E Mullins
mid-division on inner, ridden 2 out, no impression
- Form F60
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Brian Hayes
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 8
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J P Flavin
- Jockey Phillip Enright
mid-division, took keen hold, no impression from 3 out, weakened
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Mrs G Callaghan
- Jockey C D Maxwell
always behind, never a factor, trailing when pulled up after last
- Form P-8
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer R O'Sullivan
- Jockey T P Harney
led, joined from 4th, headed entering straight, soon ridden and weakened
- Form 8
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer S R B Crawford
- Jockey P J Carberry
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 60
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey M J Molloy
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 325-70
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey B W Harvey
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form U-P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer David J Phelan
- Jockey D Robinson
mid-division, weakened after 3 out, behind when pulled up after last
- Form 9
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Ricky Doyle
in rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer B Connell
- Jockey M J M O'Sullivan
mid-division, pushed along in 8th 2 out, soon ridden and no impression
In depth
Verdict
Winning bumper Caldwell Potter was beaten just over a length by the odds-on It's For Me at Punchestown last month and looks certain to get into contention though the winner's yard can take this with DR EGGMAN. He was conceding a subsequent dual bumper winner 13lb when just landing a Ballinrobe bumper in May and looks a fine recruit to hurdling. Catena Zapata, runner-up in both starts over timber in autumn last year, has been placed in both recent starts on the flat and should be winning soon but stablemate Gorgeous Tom probably needs further. Mythical Vision is one to keep an eye on for the future.
Formwatch
Agent Tequila (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along before 2 out, no impression, 13th of 19, 27 1/2l behind Down Memory Lane (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 1f mdn sft in Nov.
Ah Remy Martin (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Led early, headed and dropped to 2nd approaching halfway, regained lead 4f out, pushed along over 2f out and soon headed, ridden and no extra in 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 6l behind Readin Tommy Wrong (12-0) at Tipperary 2m Good - Yielding in May.
Bonavena (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along 3f out, no extra, 10th of 11, dist behind Big Dee (12-0) at Down Royal 2m 1f sft in Nov.
Brogue Man River (IRE) 150-1 (11-12) In rear, moderate 18th entering straight, no impression, never a factor, 19th of 24, dist behind Firefox (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Caldwell Potter (FR) 3-1 (11-12) Led, headed after 4 out, disputed again next, ridden in 2nd entering straight, pressed leader briefly run-in, held in 2nd closing stages, 2nd of 22, 1 1/2l behind It's For Me (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Catena Zapata (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Towards rear, 8th halfway, pushed along and headway into 3rd early straight, 2nd and ridden over 1f out, soon no impression on winner and 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 11, 6 3/4l behind Farnborough (9-2) at Leopardstown 1m hcp hvy in Oct.
Cato's Revenge (IRE) 28-1 (11-12) Led at sedate early pace, slight mistake at 3rd and reminder, soon joined, led after 4th, headed 3 out where not fluent, soon lost place and weakened, not fluent 2 out, 7th of 17, 25 1/2l behind Readin Tommy Wrong (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Cedarmount (IRE) 300-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, no impression, never a factor, 19th of 22, dist behind Slade Steel (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Dr Eggman (FR) 4-9fav (12-0) Mid-division, progress 5f out, pressed leaders 4f out, disputed 2f out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, stayed on to dispute inside final furlong, just prevailed close home, won at Ballinrobe 2m gd in May beating Intense Approach (11-8) by hd, 15 ran.
Ebony Jade (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Mid division, 12th halfway, no impression from 4 out, 13th of 15, dist behind Zefiro Dodville (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 6f mdn sft in Nov.
Glenriver (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Mid-division, lost place after 3 out, weakened 2 out, 14th of 22, dist behind Slade Steel (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Gorgeous Tom (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) In touch, 8th before 4 out, improved to 6th 2 out, stayed on to moderate 4th closing stages without threatening, 4th of 22, 18 3/4l behind Slade Steel (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn sft in Nov.
He's Ultimate (IRE) 5-4 (11-11) Ld, 2l adv 1/2way, hdd 3out, ld agn aftr 2out, rdn into str, chall last & sn hdd, nt mtch wnr flat, 2nd of 10, 8l behind It's For Me (11-11) at Loughanmore 3m mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Isenay (FR) 40-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, not fluent 4 out, no extra after 2 out, never a factor, 10th of 16, dist behind Stellar Story (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Never Present (IRE) 150-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 12th of 15, dist behind Ile Atlantique (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Nov.
Party Pack (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Slight mistake 1st, soon mid-division, ridden in 6th 3f out, soon no impression, 8th of 12, dist behind Soldante (11-12) at Tramore 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Peddler's Lane (IRE) 66-1 (9-9) Always towards rear, ridden and no extra 4f out, weakened and completely tailed off, last of 20, dist behind Rodney Bay (8-13) at Curragh 1m 6f hcp hvy in Oct.
Penalty Try (IRE) 125-1 (12-0) Settled behind leaders early, mid-division halfway, ridden and no impression on outer 3f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 15, 22 3/4l behind Dr Eggman (12-0) at Ballinrobe 2m gd in May.
Pretty Soldier (GER) 12-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and lost place over 2f out, soon no extra, 11th of 14, 21 3/4l behind Crassus (9-10) at Down Royal 2m 2f hcp gd in Sep.
Renard De Noir (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Mid-division, pushed along before 2 out, no impression in 8th at last, kept on one pace, 8th of 19, 13 1/4l behind Down Memory Lane (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 1f mdn sft in Nov.
Schiehallion (IRE) 300-1 (11-12) In touch, lost place after 3 out, weakened after 2 out, 11th of 22, dist behind Slade Steel (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Solo Flight (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Mid division, remote 8th halfway, no impression from 4 out, 10th of 14, dist behind An Tobar (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hvy in Nov.
Deise Bella (IRE) 150-1 (10-13) Rear, slightly detached after 4th, no headway, weakened and detached after 3 out, never a factor, pulled up before 2 out, at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding in Nov.
Georgia Celena (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along and no impression 4f out, ridden and no extra over 2f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 9th of 12, 27 1/2l behind Roedora (11-9) at Down Royal 2m 1f Good - Yielding in Sep.
Mythical Vision (IRE) Mount Nelson M out of Dreamers Daughter.