Racecards
15:25 Navan (IRE)
Navan Shamrock Festival Maiden Hurdle
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Soft to Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €12,500 added
- Winner: €7,688
- 2nd: €2,375
- 3rd: €1,125
- 4th: €500
- Form 0/0
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer M J Smith
- Jockey M A Enright
led, joined from 4th, soon headed, slight mistake 5th, dropped to last before 6th where slight mistake, soon no impression, weakened and pulled up before 3 out
- Form 9
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer M S Sandra Hughes
- Jockey R Loughran
tracked leaders, mistake 3rd, 4th from 4th, dropped to 5th and pushed along approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure, weakened, tailed off
- Form 765
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey P D Kennedy
held up, a little keen, soon in touch in last, went 4th approaching straight, 3rd 3 out, soon no impression under pressure, mistake last, no extra
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
tracked leaders, 5th from 4th, 3rd before 6th, closed up between horses before straight, challenged 3 out travelling smoothly, on terms 2 out, pushed along to lead between last 2, ridden run-in and stayed on well
- Form 53
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey B J Cooper
prominent, on terms from 4th, soon led, joined after 5th, pressed and under pressure from 3 out, joined again next, headed between last 2, kept on same pace run-in
- Form 535
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer S R B Crawford
- Jockey Robbie Colgan
held up early, soon prominent in 3rd, 2nd from 5th, soon disputed lead, slight mistake 8th, pushed along early straight, dropped to 4th 3 out, soon no impression, mistake 2 out, no extra
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Gordon Elliott runs KASHMIRI SUNSET and the newcomer Crest. The former looks the one to be on as he has only had two starts for new connections after his victory over 2m2f at York in 2014. He did better at Clonmel last time and should be good enough. Candlestick should come on for his hurdling bow at Thurles where he was up with the pace until fading while Thekingofrockandroll has shown a bit of potential in bumpers.
Formwatch
Artan Gale (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) In rear, pushed along after 5th, soon no danger, completely tailed off, 12th of 13, dist behind Vigil (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Belle Lake Boy (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Settled behind leaders, slight mistakes 2nd and 4th, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, 9th of 18, dist behind Bellow Mome (11-3) at Punchestown 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Candlestick (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, mistake 4 out, soon pushed along and no impression in 6th before 2 out, left 5th last, kept on one pace, 5th of 17, 16 3/4l behind Hurricane Darwin (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn sft in Feb.
Crest Kayf Tara gelding out of Maiden Voyage.
Kashmiri Sunset 10-3 (11-11) Led, ran around and jumped grass marking approaching 2nd, 4-lengths clear halfway, pressed before 2 out, slight mistake 2 out, soon headed and ridden, no extra before last, kept on one pace, dropped to 3rd run-in, 3rd of 18, 10 3/4l behind Fire In Soul (11-3) at Clonmel 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
A Touch Of Sparkle (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Mid-division, 9th halfway, progress before 6th, pushed along in 5th bypassing 2 out, soon no extra, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 34 1/2l behind Steamboat Bill (11-2) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hvy in Feb.
Thekingofrocknroll (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) In rear, a little keen early, pushed along over 2f out, soon no impression in 4th, one pace, 4th of 5, 19 1/4l behind Avenir D'une Vie (11-11) at Naas 2m Soft - Heavy in Feb.