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20:15 Punchestown (IRE)
punchestown.com Handicap Hurdle (80-102)
- 23 Runners
- Distance: 2m 7f
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €11,001 added
- Winner: €6,775
- 2nd: €2,101
- 3rd: €1,001
- 4th: €451
- Form 87/80-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer M F Morris
- Jockey D J McInerney
mid-division, 8th halfway, headway into 2nd approaching straight, pushed along to lead before last, soon asserted and kept on well run-in
- Form 6465-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey C D Maxwell
tracked leader, not fluent 3rd, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 2 out, pushed along and lost place on inner approaching straight, no extra
- Form 61623-1
- Age 9
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey A E Lynch
tracked leader, 4th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace run-in
- Form 30984P-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 97
rear of mid-division, some headway approaching straight, ridden to go 5th before last, kept on one pace run-in
The Brig (IRE)
141- Form 306P00-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer J G Coogan
- Jockey Ricky Doyle
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace
- Form 653460-
- Age 10
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer D J McGrath
- Jockey Mr D T McGrath
mid-division on outer, ridden and no impression approaching straight, soon no extra
- Form 0223U0-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer C A McBratney
- Jockey A W Short
always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression approaching straight
- Form 222148-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer M McCullagh
- Jockey P D Kennedy
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along approaching straight and no extra before last
- Form 35/009-6
- Age 8
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer J F Gleeson
- Jockey D F O'Regan
always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression approaching straight
- Form 0/31700-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer James King
- Jockey I J McCarthy
mid-division, ridden and no impression 4f out, 14th entering straight, kept on well run-in
- Form 007P-3
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
tracked leader, 4th halfway, pushed along approaching straight and ridden to go 2nd at last, no impression on winner run-in, kept on one pace
- Form 0900-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer R Tyner
- Jockey R Loughran
rear of mid-division, headway into 5th approaching straight, ridden and no impression approaching last, no extra
- Form 01/8088-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer P A Fahy
- Jockey D J Mullins
led, clear before 3rd, slight mistake next, 6 lengths lead halfway, reduced advantage 3 out, ridden and headed approaching last, no extra run-in
- Form P0/PP79-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer I Madden
- Jockey D E Mullins
rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along and no extra approaching straight
- Form 900-5
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer E P Harty
- Jockey Mark Walsh
mid-division on inner, pushed along approaching straight and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace
- Form F7/2503-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 87
towards rear, some headway approaching straight, kept on one pace
- Form 6P2447-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 87
rear of mid-division, some headway approaching straight, ridden and no impression before last, kept on one pace
- Form 80/0P60-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer E Sheehy
- Jockey R P Treacy
always towards rear, never a factor, no extra from 2 out, behind and pulled up before last
- Form 040P87-
- Age 5
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer W J Martin
- Jockey M J Bolger
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along and lost place approaching straight, no extra
- Form 37029P-
- Age 11
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer V C Ward
- Jockey Robbie Colgan
always towards rear, never a factor, detached over 4f out, pulled up before last
- Form 22P68-5
- Age 9
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 84
rear of mid-division, pushed along approaching straight and no impression before last
- Form 46/332F-
- Age 11
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer J R Barry
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
tracked leaders on outer, pushed along and lost place after halfway, no extra in rear after 2 out
- Form 00898-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer E Sheehy
- Jockey Mr C L Murphy
rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along and no impression towards rear 4f out, no extra
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Crown Of Thorns hadn't shown much in maidens but was well supported on her handicap debut at Kilbeggan and ran well enough, though had no answer to RUNNING IN HEELS (NAP). Gavin Crowell's mare, a very moderate point-to-pointer in the UK, was making her debut for the yard when storming to an impressive victory and a 9lb rise doesn't look enough to prevent a double. Authorative hasn't been running badly but 1-27 over hurdles tells its own story and Cher Why Not didn't improve on his second at Thurles in October. Kalamkan has shown the occasional promise but makes his handicap debut on a very high mark.
Formwatch
Spring Watch (IRE) 9-1 (10-3) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no extra after 2 out, weakened, tailed off, 11th of 14, dist behind Seskinane (10-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f hcp hvy in Apr.
Kalamkan (USA) 6-1 (11-12) Led, ran off bend slightly after 7th, slight mistakes 11th and 3 out, joined approaching straight, soon headed, lost place and slight mistake 2 out, no extra after, 5th of 8, 15 1/2l behind Cluan Dara (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f mdn sft in Apr.
Running In Heels (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 3 out, led next, pushed along and went clear before last, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr beating Brosna George (11-12) by 5 1/2l, 10 ran.
Arch Stanton (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Mid-division, mistake 3 out, soon ridden and no extra, weakened before straight, pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 3m hcp hvy in Apr.
The Brig (IRE) 50-1 (10-9) Towards rear, mistake 1st, kept on without threatening from before straight, 12th of 26, 24 1/2l behind Sparky Stowaway (10-9) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Dec.
October Revolution (IRE) 33-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2 out, no extra entering straight, 12th of 16, 24 1/4l behind Artic Pearl (11-0) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Caerleon Kate 25-1 (11-9) 8th of 12, 16 1/4l behind Bobeska (12-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f pol in Mar.
Milestone Prince (IRE) 7-1 (10-5) Soon chased leaders, slight mistake 7th, 4th at 8th, pushed along from 4 out, lost place and no impression approaching straight, 8th of 13, 10 1/4l behind Blixt (11-7) at Clonmel 3m hcp gd in Sep.
Misdflight (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, good progress into 5th before straight, challenged 3 out, ridden and no extra before next, 6th of 16, 30l behind Chapter Two (10-0) at Cork 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Yes Pat (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Mid-division early, towards rear halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, no extra before next, 13th of 17, 21 1/4l behind Antimatter (11-7) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Crown Of Thorns 7-2 (11-10) Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 10, 8 1/4l behind Running In Heels (11-7) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Dukes Avenue (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Mid-division best, no impression 4 out, no extra next, weakened and completely tailed off, 11th of 17, dist behind Sunset Sadie (10-13) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp hvy in Feb.
Dazzling Sarah (IRE) 11-2 (10-9) Tracked leaders, mistake 6th, weakened before 4 out, soon behind, 8th of 10, dist behind Poker Party (11-10) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Seanathair (IRE) 50-1 (11-10) Held up, 12th from 3rd, no impression after 10th, 9th of 14, dist behind Larkfield Lass (10-12) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp hvy in Mar.
The Same Again (IRE) 5-1 (11-8) Mid-division, pushed along and dropped to rear before 2 out, soon no impression, ridden and kept on into moderate 5th run-in, 5th of 7, 22 1/2l behind Lord Erskine (11-5) at Sligo 2m hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Authorative (IRE) 33-1 (8-6) Chased leaders in 6th, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression, 7th of 12, 7 3/4l behind Universal Focus (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Apr.
Cher Why Not (IRE) 11-2 (11-6) Held up, 11th from 8th, some headway and kept on same pace from before straight, 7th of 15, 25l behind Goodthynemilan (11-2) at Thurles 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Lady Mona Lisa (IRE) 50-1 (8-8) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and no extra approaching straight, weakened, tailed off, 9th of 14, dist behind Rolanna (8-10) at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in May.
Vellutato (IRE) 33-1 (10-1) Tracked leaders, disputed lead briefly 4 out, headed after next, soon ridden and weakened, 7th of 14, 35 1/2l behind Mystic Embarr (9-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f hcp hvy in Jan.
Western Goose (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Held up, towards rear halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra and weakened, pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Coole Craft (IRE) 12-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd 2 out, soon no impression, 5th of 16, 15 1/4l behind Roxboro Road (11-8) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp hvy in May.
Naughty Molly (IRE) 13-2 (10-10) Chased leader, not fluent at 4th, 5th at 8th, good headway to lead narrowly 4 out, asserted after 3 out, mistake and fell 2 out, at Wexford 3m 1f hcp gd in Sep.
Allez Amour (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression before 3 out, moderate 10th before straight, never a factor, 8th of 17, dist behind Sunset Sadie (10-13) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp hvy in Feb.