Racecards
15:50 Punchestown (IRE)
Lewis-Crosby Challenge Handicap Hurdle (80-102)
- 22 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Yielding to Soft
- Surface: Turf
- €8,001 added
- Winner: €5,520
- 2nd: €1,279
- 3rd: €560
- 4th: €320
- Form 7-06PD4
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer B R Hamilton
- Jockey A E Lynch
chased leader, 3rd halfway, went 2nd approaching straight, led last and kept on under pressure run-in
- Form 345-8F5
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer Thomas J Farrell
- Jockey D J Bates
chased leaders, 4th halfway, no extra from 2 out, weakened
- Form 940/4
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer T Hogan
- Jockey J L Cullen
chased leaders on inner, 5th halfway, no extra approaching straight, weakened
Ros Brin (IRE)
188- Form 038887-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer G A Kingston
- Jockey S J Gray
mid-division, some headway into 8th entering straight, no impression before last
- Form 00076-1
- Age 10
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer H Rogers
- Jockey N P Madden
towards rear, headway 3 out, went 4th entering straight, 3rd at last, kept on one pace run-in
- Form 2/06400-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey S J Crimin
always towards rear, never a factor
- Form 050-020
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 96
always towards rear, never a factor
- Form 90-2341
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer P Martin
- Jockey D N Russell
mid-division, in touch 3 out, pushed along in 10th early straight, kept on run-in without reaching leaders
- Form 00-08
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer T Carberry
- Jockey Paul Carberry
held up in rear of mid-division, some headway approaching straight, went 9th before last, kept on one pace
- Form 332065
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer T Foley
- Jockey D J Condon
chased leader in 2nd, ridden and no extra after 2 out, weakened
- Form 005/
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer J G Carr
- Jockey Andrew J McNamara
mid-division, 11th halfway, in touch when blundered 3 out, weakened
- Form 9890-8
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 93
chased leaders, 6th halfway, no extra after 3 out, weakened
- Form 623/0-F2
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer A A Howard
- Jockey B M Cash
led and soon clear, reduced advantage before 2 out, soon driven along and headed last, no extra run-in
- Form 0-0P055
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer Mrs P Dobbs
- Jockey B J Cooper
rear of mid-division when fell 2nd
- Form 055-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer A Slattery
- Jockey M Darcy
never a factor
- Form 3030B/3
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer D O'Connell
- Jockey M J Ferris
mid-division best, never a factor
- Form 0-34732
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Keith Donoghue
towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight
- Form U007-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer T M Walsh
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
mid-division, 10th halfway, no threat from 2 out
- Form 0930/F-6
- Age 10
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer G Keane
- Jockey A P Thornton
rear of mid-division on outer, some headway to go 7th entering straight, 5th at last, kept on under pressure run-in without reaching winner
- Form 970
- Age 4
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer C A Murphy
- Jockey Mark Walsh
chased leaders, 7th halfway, no extra after 3 out, weakened
- Form 000-056
- Age 5
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer Miss E Doyle
- Jockey S W Jackson
chased leaders, 9th halfway, 5th entering straight, kept on one pace from before last
- Form 755UP4
- Age 7
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer I Madden
- Jockey Phillip Enright
chased leaders, 8th halfway, 6th entering straight, no impression from before last
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Sister Steve hasn't had much racing and got off the mark with a good display of jumping in a Kilbeggan maiden. This is much tougher but she should be in the shake-up. Indubitably is very inconsistent and ran a shocker at Tipperary last time but an earlier close second behind Mac's Conflict at Ballinrobe, where the consistent Cadeaux Fax was 6l behind, puts him in the frame for this. Tin Town Boy has been running moderately on the Flat since his success at Sligo in May and he's 7lb higher but Wither Hills is running well and could prove a threat despite a big weight. The latter finished a good fourth beind Beir Bua at Listowel last month but just in front of him that day was AZANA, who was returning from injury and having his first start for almost two years. He looks the one to beat here.
Formwatch
Wither Hills (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Prominent in chasing group, closed from 4 out, challenged and on terms 2 out, soon headed and kept on same pace from before last, 4th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Beir Bua (11-1) at Listowel 2m hcp hdl 8Evens09 in Sep.
Carpet Elegance (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Prominent, 3rd before straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 5th of 20, 17l behind Farrells Fancy (11-4) at Tipperary 2m mdn hdl gs.
Akiem (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Mid-division early, 8th halfway, headway into 4th 3 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, no impression before next, kept on same pace, 4th of 21, 7l behind Frawley (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl gd in Sep.
Ros Brin (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Soon chased leaders, 6th after 3 out, 5th and no impression from before straight, kept on same pace, 7th of 16, 11l behind Tilly Ann (10-7) at Clonmel 2m mare hcp hdl 8Evens16 in Apr.
Tin Town Boy (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) In rear, closer in 8th approaching 2 out, went 2nd and challenged last, led and stayed on best under pressure run-in, won at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 8Evens09 sft in May beating Kaprun (11-12) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
Whatever Jacksays (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 15th of 30, 25l behind Abbey Glen (10-1) at Navan 2m cond hcp hdl (80-109) in Mar.
Indubitably 16-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, never a factor, 18th of 20, well behind Major Harry (11-8) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gs.
Sister Steve (IRE) 11-4fav (10-13) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2 out, stayed on to lead last, kept on well run-in, won at Kilbeggan 2m mdn hdl gd in Sep beating Tirmoyle (11-4) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Blaze Of Fire 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division on outer, no threat in straight, kept on one pace, 8th of 16, 21l behind Steps To Freedom (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl gd in Sep.
Ontheground (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Prominent, hit 3rd, 3rd into straight, no extra from before 2 out, 5th of 9, 33l behind Rebel Fitz (11-12) at Clonmel 2m nov hdl in Sep.
Young Lochinvar (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Well off pace towards rear, headway in moderate 7th approaching straight, soon 6th and no impression, kept on same pace, 5th of 11, 23l behind Teach Nua (11-12) at Roscommon 2m nov hdl gf in Sep '09.
El Romo (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Well off pace in mid-division, closed from 3 out, 8th before straight, soon no extra, 8th of 12, 15l behind Killcara Boy (10-9) at Listowel 2m cond hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Sep.
He's Cool (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Keen hold, waited with in 4th, challenged when slight mistake 2 out, kept on under pressure without getting to winner run-in, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Bachelor Affair (11-8) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft.
Our La Scala Diva (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Soon chased leaders, 6th approaching 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight, 5th of 19, 18l behind Laganbank (11-12) at Galway 2m 2f mdn hdl gd in Aug.
Volkis O'blue (FR) 16-1 (11-4) In rear, no impression from 4 out, some modest late progress, 5th of 9, 26l behind Peqeno Diablo (10-11) at Clonmel 2m 5yo mdn hdl in Oct '10.
Azana (GER) 33-1 (10-6) Soon mid-division, 12th before 4 out, improved to chase leaders into straight, kept on without threatening under pressure from between last 2, 3rd of 18, 4 1/2l behind Beir Bua (11-1) at Listowel 2m hcp hdl 8Evens09 in Sep.
Cadeaux Fax 7-4fav (10-7) Held up in rear, not fluent 4th, headway when mistake 3 out, chased winner approaching next, no impression flat, 2nd of 8, 6l behind Quito Du Tresor (11-2) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Sep.
That'll Do Me (IRE) 33-1 (10-3) Towards rear, some headway 3 out, kept on in straight without reaching leaders, 7th of 25, 11l behind False Messenger (11-1) at Naas 3m hcp hdl 80-109 in Mar.
Monahullan Prince 16-1 (10-7) Towards rear, headway on outer 3 out, 7th early straight, no impression and kept on one pace from before last, 6th of 16, 9l behind Lapse Of Reason (10-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Sep.
The Tallyman (IRE) 50-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, no extra from 3 out, weakened, 11th of 16, 49l behind Steps To Freedom (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl gd in Sep.
Sir Loujay (IRE) 6-1 (11-1) Towards rear, mistake 1st, slight mistake 5th, closed 2 out, 6th approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 18l behind Mac's Conflict (10-8) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Sep.
Valiquest (FR) 25-1 (11-12) Well off pace towards rear, closer order 5 out, 6th next, left moderate 4th and slightly hampered 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 41l behind Give Us A Hand (11-12) at Sligo 2m 1f beg chs in Sep.