Racecards
14:30 Punchestown (IRE)
Howden Cross Country Chase
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 3m 90y
- Going: Good to Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €20,000 added
- Winner: €12,000
- 2nd: €4,000
- 3rd: €2,000
- 4th: €999
- Form 301111
- Age 8
- Weight 12-7
- Trainer Ian McCarthy
- Jockey Mr R James
towards rear, 7th halfway, 3rd 3 out, 2nd entering straight, led travelling well after 2 out, jumped right last, pushed out and stayed on well, readily
- Form P61PU8
- Age 8
- Weight 12-3
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer J P Dempsey
- Jockey Jordan Gainford
led, headed before 4th where slight mistake, 2nd when fell next
- Form 331703
- Age 11
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 113
- Trainer Ian Donoghue
- Jockey Caragh Monaghan
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, mistake 5 out, slight mistake 3 out, pushed along and no impression when hampered entering straight, 8th when mistake and unseated rider 2 out
- Form P52-FP9
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer Ian Donoghue
- Jockey Conor Stone-Walsh
mid-division, hampered 5th, badly hampered 10th, 10th halfway, pushed along and no impression when slightly hampered entering straight before 2 out, weakened, pulled up after 2 out
- Form 7P-P6P5
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Alex Harvey
tracked leaders, mistakes 5th and 6th, fell 10th
- Form P-86770
- Age 10
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
mid-division, 8th halfway, slight mistake 18th and slow next, pushed along after 3 out, no impression when slightly hampered entering straight, ridden in 7th after 2 out, no extra
- Form 017542
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer Ian Donoghue
- Jockey Keith Donoghue
prominent, led 4th, pecked on landing 11th, headed 17th, led again 19th, slight mistake and joined next, headed 3 out and soon pushed along, 4th 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace
- Form 751444
- Age 10
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Dylan Kidd
always towards rear, never a factor, jumped left 1st, slow 9th, pushed along 5 out, no impression when slightly hampered entering straight before 2 out, no extra
- Form 5-P5224
- Age 12
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer G Ahern
- Jockey Mr J Ahern
always behind, never a factor, in touch in rear 4 out, soon pushed along and no impression, kept on one pace without threatening from 2 out
- Form 5-0110P
- Age 10
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 138
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
towards rear, headway to 5th when slight mistake 3 out, soon pushed along and no impression before next, ridden in 6th after 2 out, weakened
- Form 80-PP34
- Age 12
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer M Keighley
- Jockey James Best
mid-division, 5th halfway, 3rd at 19th, disputed lead next and led 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, soon no impression, 3rd run-in, kept on one pace
- Form 0-23460
- Age 11
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer E Bolger
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
mid-division, 4th halfway, pushed along after 3 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace and went 2nd run-in, no chance with winner
- Form 46/2260
- Age 10
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer P Maher
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, led 17th, headed 19th, pushed along in 5th when pecked badly on landing 4 out, no impression when slightly hampered next, weakened, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 431211
- Age 9
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer Ian O'Connor
- Jockey Mr R Sugrue
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, 6th 3 out, pushed along in 4th and in touch when slipped up entering straight before 2 out
- Form 127203
- Age 9
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Danny Gilligan
mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along in 7th after 3 out, hampered entering straight, 5th 2 out, ridden in 4th and no impression before last, kept on one pace
- Form 21PP40
- Age 10
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey Miss P Elvin
NonRunner
- Form 41-PPB7
- Age 14
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 128
- Trainer R P O'Keeffe
- Jockey Mr B T Stone
NonRunner
- Form 0U-6313
- Age 11
- Weight 12-3
- Official Rating 141
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Reserve 1
NonRunner
- Form 325951
- Age 9
- Weight 12-3
- Official Rating 133
NonRunner
Previous results
In depth
Formwatch
Fountain House (IRE) 9-4fav (12-3) Mid division, 5th halfway, progress into 3rd 3 out, went 2nd entering straight, led 2 out, soon went clear, easily, won at Punchestown 3m Yielding in Apr beating Knockiel Synge (11-12) by dist, 9 ran.
Quornofamonday (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Led, pushed along and headed 2 out, soon no extra and weakened quickly before straight, 8th of 14, dist behind Tell Nobody Nothin (10-13) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
I A Connect (IRE) 8-1 (10-3) Led and disputed, headed 3 out, slightly hampered by loose horse and ridden before last, disputed again 2 out, soon led, kept on, headed final 100 yards, no extra close home, 3rd of 15, 6 1/4l behind Born Braver (11-3) at Downpatrick 3m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Lisnamult Lad (IRE) 22-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, lost place 11th (foinavon), ridden before 2 out, faded after last, 9th of 27, 20 1/4l behind Will The Wise (10-11) at Aintree 2m 5f hcp (1) gs in Apr.
Olympic Man (FR) 125-1 (11-5) Midfield, lost place 17th, ridden 2 out, stayed on through beaten rivals from last, went fifth final strides, 5th of 23, 9 1/2l behind Ask Brewster (10-11) at Cheltenham 3m 2f hcp (2) gd in Mar.
The Folkes Tiara (IRE) 22-1 (10-10) Mid-division, dropped towards rear 6 out, some progress after 3 out, ridden and no extra entering straight, 10th of 15, 24 1/4l behind Supreme Jet (10-0) at Wexford 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Vaureal (FR) 11-2 (10-11) Tracked leaders, 3rd after 5th, 2nd halfway, disputed lead 10th, led before 12th, 4 lengths lead travelling well before 2 out, ridden and reduced advantage last, stayed on well, strongly pressed close home, headed post, 2nd of 17, hd behind The Gradual Slope (10-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Broken Ice (IRE) 50-1 (11-13) Towards rear, detached after 5th, tailed off from 3 out, 4th of 9, dist behind Whiskey On Ice (12-0) at Newcastle 3m hcp (4) gs in Mar.
Call The Tune (IRE) 10-1 (11-11) Ld/disp from 2nd til 2nd from 8th, ld 4out til hdd aftr 3out & 3rd bef 2out, no ex in 4th at last, 4th of 8, 11 1/2l behind Wonderwall (12-2) at Dromahane 3m Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Chemical Energy (IRE) 17-2 (12-0) Mid-division early, towards rear halfway, pushed along 6 out and no extra when pulled up before 4 out, at Fairyhouse 3m 1f Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Escaria Ten (FR) 8-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, headway to track leaders 17th, outpaced before 4 out, soon ridden, weakened after 2 out, faded after last, 4th of 6, 16 1/4l behind Rivers Corner (11-6) at Exeter 3m 7f hcp (3) gd in Mar.
Fakir D'Oudairies (FR) 20-1 (11-12) Disputed briefly, soon tracked leaders, 4th halfway, slight mistake 5 out, soon lost place, ridden in rear 3 out, no extra, 14th of 15, dist behind Supreme Jet (10-0) at Wexford 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Gentleman De Reve (FR) 40-1 (11-4) In touch, dropped to 9th halfway, no impression 2 out, weakened, 11th of 15, dist behind Desertmore House (11-4) at Punchestown 3m Soft - Heavy in Nov.
What Path (FR) 6-4 (11-6) Pr, 5l 3rd 1/2way,prog to 2l 2nd 3out, ld 2out & sn went clr, easily, won at Quakerstown 3m Yielding - Soft in Apr beating In Excelsis Deo (11-6) by 12l, 8 ran.
The Goffer (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway into 5th 3 out, soon ridden, went 2nd and pressed winner when not fluent at last, 3rd inside final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Busselton (11-12) at Punchestown 4m 1f Good - Yielding in Apr.
Galon De Vauzelle (FR) 50-1 (12-0) In rear, slow 1st and 2nd, 8th halfway, pushed along and no impression 4 out, ridden and weakened after 3 out, 11th of 12, dist behind Journey With Me (12-0) at Cork 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Apr.
Vital Island (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Disputed lead, slight mistake 12th, led from 15th, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened, 7th of 13, 28 1/2l behind Busselton (11-12) at Punchestown 4m 1f Good - Yielding in Apr.
Vanillier (FR) 13-2 (10-7) In touch, pushed along 25th, ridden and not fluent 26th, plenty to do after 3 out, made steady headway but no chance with leaders from 2 out, ridden and went modest third run-in, kept on, 3rd of 14, 20 1/4l behind Final Orders (10-9) at Cheltenham 3m 5f hcp (2) gs in Mar.
Busselton (FR) 7-2 (11-12) Prominent, 2nd travelling well 3 out, led 2 out, soon ridden, pressed at last, stayed on well run-in, won at Punchestown 4m 1f Good - Yielding in Apr beating Outside The Door (12-3) by 3/4l, 13 ran.