Racecards
13:35 Navan (IRE)
2014 Membership 'The Ideal Xmas Present' Handicap Hurdle (80-102)
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Soft to Heavy, Heavy in places
- Surface: Turf
- €8,000 added
- Winner: €5,520
- 2nd: €1,280
- 3rd: €560
- 4th: €320
- Form 43504U
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer P Martin
- Jockey Mr D G Lavery
rear of mid-division, weakened from 4 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out
- Form 470/95-9
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer A Stronge
- Jockey P D Kennedy
rear of mid-division, weakened from 4 out, completely tailed off
- Form 737P-00
- Age 8
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer T Mullins
- Jockey B J Cooper
led, headed 3rd, disputed lead again briefly 6th, headed before next, weakened quickly from 4 out, pulled up before next
- Form U389-00
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey P F Mangan
always prominent, led from 3rd, joined briefly 6th, ridden and went clear after 3 out, strongly pressed at last, rallied and stayed on strongly run-in
- Form 49409
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 95
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 98340S
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey Andrew J McNamara
tracked leaders, close 2nd from 4 out, ridden in 2nd next, 3rd 2 out, rider briefly lost iron after 2 out, no extra in 4th before last
- Form 114/307
- Age 7
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer N McKnight
- Jockey I J McCarthy
in rear, headway from 4 out, 9th and ridden 3 out, 7th next, kept on without threatening
- Form F/876-0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey S E Butler
tracked leaders, ridden in 6th 3 out, soon weakened
- Form S00-P60
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer C Bowe
- Jockey M P Fogarty
mid-division, headway into 4th and ridden 3 out, no impression from next
- Form 900006
- Age 9
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey Paul Carberry
in rear, headway on outer after 4 out, ridden in 5th before 2 out, soon no extra
- Form 7-25705
- Age 12
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer H Rogers
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
mid-division, 8th 3 out, headway into 2nd and ridden next, pressed winner at last, kept on same pace run-in
- Form P3-68PP
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer A Slattery
- Jockey B T O'Connell
tracked leaders, 6th 4 out, ridden from next, no impression before 2 out
- Form 70P2-50
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer William P Murphy
- Jockey B M Cash
always towards rear, last 4 out, soon no impression
- Form 6-57505
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 89
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 2-F1896
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer R Tyner
- Jockey Phillip Enright
tracked leaders, 4th 4 out, ridden and weakened from next
- Form 7389P0-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer S K Ryder
- Jockey Kevin Sexton
tracked leaders, 3rd 4 out, soon ridden, weakened after 3 out
- Form 0P0/2-10
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer Gerard Quirk
- Jockey A F O'Neill
mid-division, closer in 5th on inner 3 out, soon ridden, wnet 3rd after 2 out, kept on same pace from last
- Form 970-00
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer F Flood
- Jockey Mark Walsh
mid-division, ridden and weakened from 3 out
- Form 008P
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 85
In depth
Verdict
A low-grade handicap where the market may provide some clues. Sarah Battle created a shock when beating Whiskey And Red over 3m at Clonmel then found the minimum trip much too short on a return visit. Abolitionist reverts to hurdling after a couple of abortive attempts over fences and, as he's only 4lb higher than his victory at Sligo in the summer, he has to be on the short-list. It's almost two years since Paco Jack won a race but he's slipped to a lowly mark and Paul Carberry is a positive booking. TIN TOWN BOY was having his 20th start over hurdles when Ruby Walsh rode him for the first time at Thurles last month where his mount battled on over what looked a trip just too short. The combination are reunited here and are handed a speculative vote in a tough race to fathom.
Formwatch
Cheyenne Girl (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Towards rear early, soon mid-division, 8th approaching 5 out where mistake and unseated rider, in a race won by Maple Valley Gold (10-6) at Downpatrick 2m 5f mdn hdl gd, 12 ran.
False Prophet (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) In rear, ridden and no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 9th of 13, 13l behind Director's Forum (11-7) at Punchestown 2m nov hcp hdl 80-109 in Nov.
Moonlight Sapphire 8-1 (11-8) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, 15th of 19, 41l behind Mrs Mac Veale (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 in Oct.
Another Challenge (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, weakened, 16th of 19, well behind Mrs Mac Veale (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 in Oct.
Castle Lantern (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Mid-division and 8th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 9th entering straight, no extra, 9th of 15, 26l behind Presenting Beara (11-2) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 in Nov.
Abolitionist (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Led until slipped up after 3rd,, in a race won by Pals Leg (11-5) at Tramore 2m 5f beg chs gd, 6 ran.
Better Back Bob (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Chased leaders and 8th halfway, pushed along and no impression on easy winner in 3rd 2 out, no extra approaching last, 7th of 20, 23l behind The King Of Brega (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-102 in Nov.
Mines River (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 11th of 22, 40l behind Lady Of Glencoe (11-7) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl gf in May.
Milan Ridge (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Soon towards rear, never a factor, 14th of 16, well behind The Job Is Right (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl in Nov.
Paco Jack (IRE) 20-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear early, mid-division in 8th halfway, ridden into 6th entering straight, no impression in 4th before last, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 9l behind Sullane Chief (11-3) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116.
Tin Town Boy (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Towards rear, under pressure 4 out, 10th before straight, kept on without threatening run-in,, 5th of 15, 10l behind Sea Light (11-4) at Thurles 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Nov.
Volkis O'blue (FR) 20-1 (11-9) Towards rear, trailing and pushed along from 6th, soon no danger, behind when pulled up before 2 out,, in a race won by Kylecrue (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 80-95, 14 ran.
Robbie Kaydee (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) Towards rear, no impression from 4 out, 13th of 17, 39l behind The King Of Brega (10-12) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Oct.
Whinstone Dee (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders in 3rd, headway before 2 out, soon weakened, 5th of 8, well behind Simarthur (11-0) at Hexham 3m mdn hdl (5) sft.
Massinis Adventure (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders in 4th, lost place after halfway and ridden in moderate 7th 3 out, no extra when mistake 2 out, kept on one pace,, 6th of 10, well behind Wicklow Gold (11-4) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn hdl.
Quigleys Express (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, 12th of 15, 40l behind Mr Shankly (11-2) at Limerick 3m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Mar.
Sarah Battle (IRE) 11-2 (11-4) Mid-division, 6th halfway and soon pushed along, no extra from 3 out, 11th of 18, 35l behind Hard Bought (11-4) at Clonmel 2m am hcp hdle 80-95 sft in Oct.
Gurteen Flyer (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Mid-division, ridden in 8th 3 out, no impression, 11th of 14, 23l behind Go Paddy Go (11-3) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-109 in Nov.
The Two Jays (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Soon mid-division, 8th approaching 4 out, 6th before 3 out, no impression from before straight, 6th of 16, 14l behind Might Be Magic (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Nov.
Macetown Gale (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, no impression from 4 out, soon weakened, 11th of 19, 41l behind Urticaire (11-7) at Navan 2m mdn hdl.
Boherna Lady (IRE) 18-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, led and disputed from 4th, 2nd and slight mistake 6th, weakened quickly approaching 5 out where mistake, pulled up after 3 out, in a race won by Afram Blue (11-5) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-95 in Nov, 14 ran.