Racecards
16:05 Punchestown (IRE)
Whitewater Shopping Centre Hurdle (0-145)
- 23 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Soft to Heavy (Hurdles Course: Soft)
- Surface: Turf
- €132,000 added
- Form 141/332-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 143
- Trainer M J P O'Brien
- Jockey C O'Farrell
tracked leaders, 5th after 3 out, no impression and kept on under pressure from before straight
- Form 627F60-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 136
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey R M Power
mid-division, 13th halfway, no extra from before 2 out
- Form 85/1118-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer F Flood
- Jockey Mark Walsh
chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, went 2nd before straight, soon no impression no impression, kept on same pace
- Form 44113-P
- Age 10
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer A L T Moore
- Jockey L Mcniff
mid-division, closer in 8th from halfway, no impression under pressure from 2 out
- Form 311F34-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 128
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey Paul Carberry
mid-division, closer in 11th before 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from next
- Form 52F310-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 128
mid-division, 9th before straight, soon no impression under pressure and kept on without threatening
- Form 160283-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
towards rear, steady headway into 8th before straight, ridden to challenge in 2nd at last, led and stayed on best run-in
- Form 0/02700-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer T Hogan
- Jockey A P Thornton
towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace from before 2 out
- Form 6/31201-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey Alain Cawley
attempted to make all, ridden clear straight, reduced lead and jumped left last, headed and kept on without matching winner run-in
- Form 5D0015/
- Age 7
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 125
towards rear, kept on without threatening under pressure from 2 out
Taravada
20- Form 1/44352-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey A D Leigh
mid-division, closer order from before 6th, 4th from 3 out, 3rd under pressure before straight, kept on same pace from before last
- Form 0/11S33-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey D F O'Regan
soon chased leaders, 8th approaching 3 out, no impression under pressure from 2 out
- Form 35/413-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer E J O'Grady
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
prominent, slight mistake 4 out, ridden approaching next, soon weakened
- Form 3/14FP1-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer D T Hughes
- Jockey Ms N Carberry
tracked leaders, 2nd approaching 3 out, lost place and kept on same pace from before straight
- Form 12/3212-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer T J Taaffe
- Jockey P W Flood
mid-division, 9th approaching 3 out, no extra next
- Form 45022/2-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey D J Casey
tracked leaders, 3rd after 3 out, 4th before straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace
- Form F05P2P-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer W F Codd
- Jockey C D Maxwell
chased leaders, lost place and no extra from before 3 out
- Form 14/5005-
- Age 11
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer M J Grassick
- Jockey D J Condon
mid-division, no impression from 3 out
- Form 245121-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer D T Hughes
- Jockey R Loughran
chased leaders, 6th approaching 3 out, no impression next
- Form 1P/0308-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer Miss S J Harty
- Jockey S J Hassett
towards rear for most, no danger from 3 out
- Form 111006/
- Age 6
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey P A Carberry
mid-division, no extra from 3 out
- Form 21735F-
- Age 7
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey T J Doyle
chased leaders, 6th before straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
- Form 426252-
- Age 5
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer D E Fitzgerald
- Jockey N P Madden
towards rear, kept on without threatening from 2 out
- Form 61147/
- Age 5
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 112
In depth
Formwatch
Essex (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, close up in 5th 2 out, improved to challenge last, kept on well run-in to press winner, no extra close home, 2nd of 10, hd behind Coolcashin (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hdl Gr3 gd in Apr.
Larkwing (IRE) 22-1 (10-3) Hit 5th, always behind, 23rd of 27, well behind Ninetieth Minute (10-3) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp hdl G3 (1) gs in Mar.
P'tit Fute (FR) 11-1 (11-9) Held up in rear, mistake 8th, headway approaching 3 out, chasing leaders when switched right before last, weakened flat, 8th of 22, 17l behind Kayf Aramis (10-5) at Cheltenham 3m lstd hcp hdl (1) gs in Mar.
Mansony (FR) 12-1 (11-12) Chased leaders early, dropped to rear before 4th, ridden before 5th, soon trailing, in a race won by Master Minded (11-12) at Punchestown 2m chs G1 sft in Apr, 6 ran.
Northern Alliance (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, hit 2nd, headway when hampered 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on from 2 out, not reached leaders, 4th of 20, 18l behind Chapoturgeon (10-11) at Cheltenham 2m 5f nov Listed hcp hdl (1) gs in Mar.
Time Electric (IRE) 6-1 (10-0) Led, bad mistake 2nd, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra and weakened, 11th of 13, 39l behind Fisher Bridge (9-11) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl gd in Apr.
Sesenta (IRE) 4-1fav (10-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway to 3rd 4 out, improved to lead before last, ridden and strongly pressed run-in, headed close home, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind Fisher Bridge (9-11) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl gd in Apr.
Silver Jaro (FR) 33-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, some progress 2 out, never a danger, 16th of 27, 35l behind American Trilogy (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp hdl G3 (1) gs in Mar.
Faltering Fullback 3-1fav (11-9) Made all, ridden to assert when slight mistake 2 out, clear last, stayed on well, won at Limerick 2m hdl gs in Apr beating Sanglote (11-6) by 3 1/2l, 7 ran.
Streets Of Gold (IRE) 20-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, 6th before 3 out, moderate 4th before straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 5th of 25, 5l behind Brave Right (10-2) at Punchestown 2m 4f hdl gs in Apr '08.
Taravada 9-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, closer in 2nd before straight, soon on terms, slight lead when mistake last, headed and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 20, 3 1/2l behind Line Ball (11-0) at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-140 sft in Apr.
Buachaill On Eirne (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, mistake 4 out, headway to 3rd 2 out, ridden into 2nd before straight, 3rd and no extra approaching last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 8l behind Quevega (11-2) at Punchestown 2m 4f hdl sft in Feb.
River Canon (FR) 7-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, on terms from 4 out, headed straight, still every chance until kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Sam Adams (11-3) at Limerick 2m 4f nh nov hdl gs in Apr.
Sarteano (FR) 25-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to lead before last, kept on well under pressure run-in, strongly pressed close home, won at Fairyhouse 2m nov hcp hdl gd in Apr beating Jewel Of The West (10-13) by nk, 23 ran.
Smoking Aces (IRE) 7-4fav (11-8) Tracked leader in 2nd, jumped slightly left, mistake 3 out, soon ridden in 4th, regained moderate 2nd and no impression from before last, kept on, 2nd of 8, 4l behind Oscar Looby (11-3) at Gowran Park 2m nov hdl (4-6yo) gs in Mar.
Clear Riposte (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, 4th after 4 out, ridden in moderate 3rd 3 out, went moderate 2nd after 2 out, kept on well run-in, not reach winner, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Callherwhatulike (10-8) at Cork 2m 4f hdl sft in Apr.
Vale Of Avocia (IRE) 25-1 (10-2) Always behind, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Mourne Rambler (10-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 gd in Apr, 25 ran.
Moore's Law (USA) 20-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, some headway in moderate 6th before straight, no impression in 5th last, kept on well run-in, 5th of 8, 9l behind Realt Dubh (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 5yo hdl sft in Feb.
Beneath The Radar (IRE) 4-5fav (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, keen hold, travelling best from before 2 out, led approaching last, went clear run-in, easily, won at Ballinrobe 2m hdl sft in Apr beating Clarkey (11-12) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Bullhill Flyer (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Held up, lost touch from 5th, last of 8, well behind Chomba Womba (11-1) at Ascot 2m 3f hdl G2 (1) gd in Nov.
Viso (FR) 12-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 8th halfway, headway on inner after 3 out, 3rd when not fluent next, kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 6l behind Major Sensation (9-10) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl gs in Mar '08.
Red Vinto 3-1fav (10-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 5th 4 out, dropped to 7th when fell 3 out, in a race won by Kennel Bridge (9-13) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl sft in Dec, 8 ran.
Bangonform (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 6th 3 out, soon ridden, 2nd after 2 out, kept on without threatening winner run-in, 2nd of 16, 4l behind Tawaagg (11-4) at Wexford 2m 5yo mdn hdl gs in Mar.
Queen Althea (IRE) 10-1 (10-4) Led and disputed early, close up, 5th before 3 out, no impression under pressure from before next, 7th of 19, 13l behind Oscar Rebel (11-3) at Punchestown 2m 2f mrs hdl gs in Apr '08.