Racecards
13:50 Navan (IRE)
Ladbrokes Ireland Boyne Hurdle (Grade 2) (Class 1)
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 2m 5f
- Going: Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €45,000 added
- Winner: €27,000
- 2nd: €9,000
- 3rd: €4,501
- 4th: €2,250
- Form 11/4111-
- Age 10
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 156
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Keith Donoghue
waited with towards rear, headway on outer from 10th travelling smoothly, 4th 2 out, soon no impression, one pace run-in and dropped to 5th near line
- Form 111F/14-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 147
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
chased leaders, soon raced in 5th, closed travelling smoothly from 3 out, 3rd 2 out, soon no impression and one pace
- Form 132/1-7F
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey D F O'Regan
waited with towards rear, slight mistake 3 out, soon switched right and chased leaders, kept on same pace from 2 out
- Form 2F8P75
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 145
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey D N Russell
tracked leaders, slight mistake 7th, headway and slight mistake 3 out, soon closed travelling smoothly, led approaching 2 out, soon went on, stayed on well run-in, comfortably
- Form P/55-311
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 152
- Trainer E P Harty
- Jockey Mark Walsh
tracked leaders, mistake 2nd, effort straight, no impression from 2 out, kept on run-in into 4th near line
- Form 02-4453
- Age 11
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 145
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
raced in 2nd, on terms from 4th, led next, slight mistake 6th, joined approaching straight, soon pushed along and headed, no extra from before 2 out
Penhill
24- Form 212/632
- Age 9
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 153
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
waited with, soon raced in 6th, not fluent 7th, headway approaching straight, 2nd 2 out, soon not match winner and one pace
- Form U72-311
- Age 9
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 149
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey R M Power
led, joined from 4th, headed next, hit 6th, on terms approaching straight, soon led again and pushed along, headed approaching 2 out, weakened
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Darasso was engaged in the 1.44 at Gowran yesterday, which he won a year ago, but if coming here would have an obvious chance as he needed his run in the Champion Hurdle Trial at Haydock. Tiger Roll gained a shock victory in this a year ago before heading to Cheltenham and Aintree glory. He's had more of a break this time and usually needs a run so has a more difficult task. Willie Mullins has three entries with Paul Townend on board Penhill, though his mount has been in poor form in recent starts and Eddie Harty's in-form handicapper Kilfenora looks to have a better chance. BACHASSON started favourite for the race a year ago after beating Darasso at Punchestown. He was reported to have breathing difficulties during the race and gets a first chance to prove that running all wrong, though expect last year's Grand National runner-up Magic Of Light to run her usual game race again.
Formwatch
Tiger Roll (IRE) 4-1fav (11-5) Held up in mid-division, tracked leaders 22nd (2nd bechers), pecked 26th, close 3rd going well 3 out, soon poised to challenge, led last, pushed clear before elbow, ridden out, stayed on well, won at Aintree 4m 2f hcp (1) gs in Apr beating Magic Of Light (10-11) by 2 3/4l, 40 ran.
Bachasson (FR) 5-4fav (11-3) Ran 4th, went 3rd after 7th and closer before 4 out, pushed along before 2 out and no impression in 4th approaching last, no extra, kept on one pace, 4th of 6, 8 3/4l behind Tiger Roll (11-3) at Navan 2m 5f (1) Yielding in Feb.
Brace Yourself (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Soon chased leaders, 3rd from 4th, moderate 4th when fell 4 out, at Leopardstown 2m 5f Yielding in Dec.
Cracking Smart (FR) 8-1 (11-4) Tracked leader in moderate 2nd, under pressure and dropped to moderate 4th when left 3rd 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 7, 16 1/2l behind Burrows Saint (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Dec.
Kilfenora (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Chased leader in moderate 2nd, closed up 4 out, disputed before 3 out, led travelling well after 3 out, slight mistake 2 out, pushed out to assert before last, ridden run-in, kept on well, reduced advantage close home, won at Navan 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan beating Alfa Mix (11-0) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Killultagh Vic (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Tracked leader in 2nd, not fluent at 2nd, slight mistake and ridden 10th, disputed lead before 3 out, ridden and headed after 3 out, moderate 3rd 2 out, no impression on leaders, 3rd of 6, dist behind Benie Des Dieux (11-3) at Gowran Park 3m (1) Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Penhill 8-1 (11-3) Held up in touch in rear, closer in 4th 4 out, headway into 2nd and ridden entering straight, no impression on winner 2 out, kept on one pace, not trouble winner, 2nd of 6, 21l behind Benie Des Dieux (11-3) at Gowran Park 3m (1) Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Magic Of Light (IRE) 5-2 (11-6) Led to 6th, led after 7th, pushed along after 2 out, reminder flat, stayed on well, won at Ascot 3m (1) hvy in Jan beating Sensulano (11-0) by 4 3/4l, 6 ran.
Darasso (FR) 9-4 (11-8) Close up in 4th, pushed along 3 out, ridden next, weakened run in, last of 4, 8 3/4l behind Ballyandy (11-4) at Haydock 2m (1) hvy in Jan.
Fine Rightly (IRE) 15-2 (11-11) Held up behind, headway 4 out, driven to chase leaders before next, soon ridden and weakened, behind when pulled up approaching 2 out, at Ayr 2m 5f hcp (3) sft in Jan.