Racecards
16:20 Navan (IRE)
Abbey Road Handicap (45-65) (Div 1)
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 1m
- Going: Yielding (Good in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €9,000 added
- Winner: €5,400
- 2nd: €1,800
- 3rd: €900
- 4th: €450
- Form 879170
- Age 9
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer D P Coakley
- Jockey R Coakley
towards rear, pushed along and no impression on outer under 2f out, kept on one pace
- Form 08-042
- Age 3
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 64
- Trainer M Halford
- Jockey Ronan Whelan
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along early straight and rear of mid-division 2f out, switched right over 1f out and kept on one pace
- Form 8800
- Age 3
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer J Geoghegan
- Jockey J A Heffernan
rear of mid-division, some headway on inner early straight, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra
- Form 5-16800
- Age 4
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 57
- Trainer P M Rogers
- Jockey M P Sheehy
rear of mid-division, some headway 2f out and ridden in 8th 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 967048
- Age 3
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 61
- Trainer S Fahey
- Jockey S T McCullagh
mid-division on inner, dropped towards rear entering straight, pushed along and no impression 2f out, no extra
- Form 2600-00
- Age 5
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 53
- Trainer J Larkin
- Jockey C D Maxwell
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headway to dispute lead briefly early final furlong, no extra final 100 yards
- Form 490608
- Age 4
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 51
- Trainer E D Delany
- Jockey J M Sheridan
led early, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression in 4th 2f out, soon no extra, weakened
- Form 6-00870
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer K Thornton
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
mid-division, 6th and pushed along 2f out, ridden and headway to challenge when edged left 1f out, no extra final 100 yards
- Form 664009
- Age 3
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer Patrick Turley
- Jockey Paddy Harnett
towards rear, some headway on outer under 2f out, 10th and ridden 1f out, rider soon lost whip, kept on to go 6th close home
- Form 0-5674
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Colin Keane
mid-division, pushed along 2f out, 6th and ridden over 1f out, led 150 yards out and drew clear closing stages
- Form 000-350
- Age 4
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 48
- Trainer N Slevin
- Jockey Robbie Colgan
towards rear, ridden and some headway on outer under 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 3rd close home
- Form 607789
- Age 5
- Weight 9-0
- Official Rating 46
- Trainer J J Lambe
- Jockey K J Manning
tracked leaders, led after 2f, travelled well and 2 lengths clear over 2f out, soon ridden and headed 1f out, no extra
- Form 068-094
- Age 4
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 45
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden, headway to challenge when briefly squeezed for room early final furlong, kept on to go 2nd close home
- Form 8-80077
- Age 5
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey Chris Hayes
slowly into stride, always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra
- Form 605506
- Age 5
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 45
towards rear, ridden and headway under 2f out, 9th 1f out, kept on, short of room final 100 yards
- Form 882554
- Age 5
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 45
- Trainer P Martin
- Jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra under 2f out, weakened
- Form 808-607
- Age 3
- Weight 8-11
- Official Rating 48
- Trainer S Lavery
- Jockey Rory Cleary
tracked leaders, ran freely, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression 2f out, soon no extra, weakened
- Form 80-0076
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey A J Farragher
tracked leaders on outer, 2nd halfway, ridden and disputed lead briefly 1f out, soon no extra, weakened
In depth
Verdict
Ben Alexander ran well for a long way over 1m4f at Bellewstown though this is a big drop in trip. NEYLAND (NAP) is 0-15 but has been running well and was staying on strongly behind Munfallet over the trip at Leopardstown. She'll be suited by this stiff mile and has the bonus of being dropped 2lb and having Dylan Browne McMonagle on board using his 7lb claim. Sienna Lady has improved with each of her five starts and should be capable of reaching a higher mark in the not too distant future while Rockview Empress has had the same number of runs and has been dropped 3lb, despite producing her best run to date at Bellewstown.
Formwatch
Munfallet (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 11th of 16, 18 1/4l behind Hayyel (9-13) at Leopardstown 1m hcp sft in Aug.
Sienna Lady (IRE) 3-1fav (9-11) Disputed lead early, prominent, led under 2f out, headed inside final 100yds and kept on without matching winner, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Miss Cunning (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Aug.
Chateau Musar (IRE) 100-1 (9-8) Towards rear, ridden on outer 2 1/2f out, no impression over 1f out, 12th of 16, 10 1/2l behind Sasta (9-6) at Cork 1m 2f hcp sft in Aug.
The Lady's Bid (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 13th of 15, 15 3/4l behind Out On Friday (9-1) at Galway 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Gregory's Gift (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Mid-division, ran freely, pushed along and headway in 4th 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 8th of 14, 11 1/2l behind Baron Samedi (9-11) at Cork 1m 2f hcp hvy in Aug.
Foreign Legion (IRE) 40-1 (9-12) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden and no impression from 2f out, 14th of 19, 6 1/4l behind It's All A Joke (8-13) at Naas 6f hcp sft in Aug.
Basrah Breeze (IRE) 28-1 (9-5) Mid-division early, closer in 5th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, 8th of 14, 8 3/4l behind Ivy Avenue (9-8) at Gowran Park 1m hcp sft in Sep.
Nakakande (IRE) 18-1 (9-9) Rear of mid-division on inner, niggled along after 1f, under pressure in 10th 3f out, reminder over 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out, eased over 1f out, last of 14, 23 1/4l behind Miss Cunning (9-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jul.
Slade Runner (IRE) 40-1 (9-6) Dwelt, raced in rear, 11th halfway, slightly hampered over 1f out, kept on final furlong, never on terms, 9th of 13, 9 3/4l behind Dromod Lad (8-13) at Bellewstown 1m hcp hvy in Aug.
Rockview Empress (IRE) 18-1 (9-3) Towards rear, 9th halfway, travelled well and headway on outer 2f out, switched left over 1f out, ran on final furlong to 4th final strides, never nearer, 4th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Take My Hand (9-12) at Bellewstown 1m hcp hvy in Aug.
Gormanston (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Led, under pressure and ridden 2 1/2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, weakened, 13th of 18, 11 1/4l behind Lady Boomerang (9-2) at Cork 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Rince Deireanach (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) Broke well, tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression in 6th over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 9th of 16, 6 1/4l behind Lady De Vesci (10-0) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Ben Alexander 18-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden in 2nd 2f out, 4th 1 1/2f out, no extra, 4th of 12, 8 1/2l behind Misty Millie (9-5) at Bellewstown 1m 4f hcp hvy in Aug.
Crafty Hugo (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Dwelt, soon raced towards rear, 11th halfway, progress 1 1/2f out, one paced final furlong, 7th of 13, 14 1/4l behind Scarlet Seymour (9-9) at Bellewstown 1m hcp hvy in Aug.
Crest Of A Wave (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, ridden towards outer 2f out, 11th over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Highway To Heaven (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Neyland 7-1 (8-13) Rear of mid-division, 11th under 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden and kept on to go 4th inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 16, 1 1/2l behind Munfallet (9-13) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Slade Express (IRE) 40-1 (8-13) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression entering straight, ridden and kept on one pace without threatening inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Ya Ya Baby (10-0) at Galway 1m hcp sft in Aug.
Ahaziah (IRE) 18-1 (9-0) Soon led, headed after 1f and ran freely, 3rd halfway, lost place 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 13, 7 3/4l behind Dromod Lad (8-13) at Bellewstown 1m hcp hvy in Aug.
Dani's Boy (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Mid-division, ridden into 6th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 12th of 14, 13 1/4l behind Mulzamm (10-2) at Galway 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Lady Savanah (IRE) 11-4fav (8-10) Mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along in 5th 2f out, ridden in 3rd over 1f out, no impression on principals inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Khafaaq (10-2) at Galway 7f hcp hvy in Sep.
Botanical Lady (IRE) 33-1 (8-6) Towards rear, eaced keenly, ridden and no impression from over 2f out, 10th of 13, 15 3/4l behind Khafaaq (10-2) at Galway 7f hcp hvy in Sep.