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20:10 Punchestown (IRE)
motivatechallenge.com Handicap Hurdle (80-102)
- 23 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- €8,001 added
- Winner: €5,520
- 2nd: €1,279
- 3rd: €560
- 4th: €320
- Form 7F0003-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer A Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
held up towards rear, late headway in 10th entering straight, ridden into moderate 6th last, left 5th, no impression and kept on same pace
- Form 9/4U0F0-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey Mr C W Fennessy
mid-division, headway in 8th after 4 out, ridden in 6th 2 out, kept on to close 4th last, left 3rd, no extra run-in, kept on same pace
- Form 30808-1
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 102
chased leaders, 6th halfway, improved in 4th 2 out, ridden to challenge in 2nd at last when fell
- Form 53906-5
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer T M Walsh
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
soon chased leaders, improved to lead 7th, ridden and challenged 2 out, headed before last, no extra and kept on same pace
- Form 06306-2
- Age 7
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 101
led, headed after 6th, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra after 4 out, kept on one pace
- Form F/99F0-0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer R Hennessy
- Jockey C D Maxwell
unseated rider 2nd
- Form 300015-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer T Cleary
- Jockey B J Cooper
held up towards rear, headway into 10th after 4 out, ridden in 8th 2 out, no impression entering straight, kept on same pace
Oxalido (FR)
17- Form 9P/900-5
- Age 9
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer Miss Monahan
- Jockey Andrew J McNamara
always towards rear, tailed off
- Form P55900-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer E J O'Grady
- Jockey P F Mangan
mid-division, 11th passing 5 out, ridden and no impression after 4 out, kept on one pace
- Form 94009-7
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer E Griffin
- Jockey E J O'connell
chased leaders, 8th halfway, 6th after 4 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, no extra entering straight, kept on same pace
- Form 7PPP/35-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey E J McNamara
always towards rear, completely tailed off
- Form 111729-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer C Kidd
- Jockey D N Russell
chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway into 4th 4 out, ridden and weakened before 2 out, tailed off
- Form 000/8-7
- Age 8
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer E Butterly
- Jockey T C Carroll
always towards rear, tailed off
- Form 521502/
- Age 10
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer C A McBratney
- Jockey Paul Carberry
soon chased leaders, 10th halfway, weakened before 5 out, tailed off
- Form 6/38005-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer E P Harty
- Jockey Mr P Harty
rear of mid-division, headway into 11th after 4 out, ridden in 9th and no extra 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 97564-0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey Miss K Harrington
towards rear for most, never a factor, tailed off
- Form 55227-3
- Age 9
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer D M O'Brien
- Jockey J L Cullen
prominent early, chased leaders, lost place approaching halfway, weakened, completely tailed off
- Form 02236P-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 94
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd passing 5 out, improved to challenge and bad mistake 2 out, soon disputed, narrow lead before last, strongly pressed last, kept on well under pressure run-in
- Form 52P742/
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer E Fehily
- Jockey D J Condon
mid-division, 11th halfway, headway into 7th after 4 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out, fell last
Molinero (IRE)
140- Form 482400-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 93
mid-division best, weakened 5 out, completely tailed off
- Form 8/36400-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer P W Flynn
- Jockey P E Corbett
chased leaders, disputed briefly after 6th, 2nd halfway, weakened before 4 out, tailed off
- Form 007840-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer F Flood
- Jockey P D Kennedy
mid-division, 12th passing 5 out, weakened next, tailed off
- Form 486839-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer J G Sheehan
- Jockey T J Doyle
chased leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 4 out, ridden to challenge entering straight, close 3rd last, left 2nd, kept on, not match winner
- Form P080-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 95
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
They don't come much more open than this. Minella Clonmel takes a big step up in trip after scoring over 2m3f at Cork but ROYAL REVEILLE has won between the flags so the fact that he's been running well over much shorter is a bonus and he is taken to win this for Ted and Ruby Walsh. Cool Oscar was beaten a long way into second when making his debut over the trip at Limerick and doesn't win often enough, while Katie's Jem's two successes have come on testing ground and she may find this too lively. Back Of The Pack made a tremendous start to her chasing career with a hat-trick in October and if able to transfer that progress to hurdles would look very well handicapped. Battling Boru has never raced beyond the minimum trip in his career so it's asking a lot for him to carry his big weight to victory in this very tough contest.
Formwatch
Battling Boru (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, moderate 4th before straight, went 3rd under pressure and no impression from before last, kept on without threatening, 3rd of 18, 4l behind Baily Dusk (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl in Mar.
Corrick Bridge (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, ridden in moderate 11th 3 out, no impression and kept on one pace, 14th of 20, 41l behind Garryowen Star (11-3) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 in Feb.
Minella Clonmel (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, close up from before 6 out, 2nd before straight, on terms 3 out and soon led, carried left before last, strongly pressed and stayed on well run-in, won at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Apr beating Without The Bop (11-9) by nk, 20 ran.
Royal Reveille (IRE) 4-1fav (10-6) Chased leader in 2nd, led before 3 out, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra in 7th 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 14l behind Nearest The Pin (10-6) at Fairyhouse 2m nov hcp hdl 8Evens23 gd in Apr.
Cool Oscar (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Always prominent, led approaching straight, headed before 2 out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 2nd of 18, 18l behind Galant Ferns (11-5) at Limerick 3m nov hcp hdl 80-102 gd.
Coliseum 14-1 (11-5) Chased leaders early, lost place and ridden 5 out, soon no impression, 14th of 15, well behind Lucky Spring (11-7) at Sligo 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-109 gf.
Katie's Jem (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Towards rear, progress from 3 out, 5th and kept on same pace under pressure from before last, 5th of 16, 6l behind Whatsabillion (10-12) at Wexford 3m hcp hdl 80-109 in Apr.
Oxalido (FR) 25-1 (10-10) Towards rear, 12th 4 out, closed and kept on without threatening from before 2 out, 5th of 15, 10l behind Lucky Spring (11-7) at Sligo 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-109 gf.
Lanespark (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Never better than mid-division, weakened from 3 out, 15th of 16, well behind Datokepe (10-13) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl in Apr.
All The Best Mate (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Towards rear, closer in 10th after 3 out, moderate 5th approaching straight, soon no impression, 7th of 18, well behind Galant Ferns (11-5) at Limerick 3m nov hcp hdl 80-102 gd.
Kenah Hill (IRE) 12-1 (10-7) Rear of mid-division, headway in 8th after 3 out, ridden in 7th 2 out, 6th last, kept on same pace, 5th of 18, 3l behind AHorseCalledMolly (11-0) at Roscommon 3m hcp hdl 80-109 gf in Aug.
Back Of The Pack (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Chased leaders in 5th, driven along halfway, dropped to 8th 6 out, soon no extra and weakened, tailed off, 9th of 11, well behind For Bill (10-11) at Thurles 2m 4f mrs nov chs Gr3 (1) sft in Jan.
Brabazon (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Chased leaders, 5th approaching 3 out, 3rd after next, no impression approaching last, 7th of 14, 15l behind Old Theatre Royal (11-11) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Apr.
Essifer (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 7th 4 out, some headway into moderate 4th approaching 2 out, kept on well run-in to go 2nd final 100 yards, 2nd of 15, 7l behind Hello Kitty (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 7f beg chase gf in Sep '09.
Stoned Immaculate 25-1 (11-5) Mid-division, some headway approaching straight, went 7th after 2 out, kept on without threatening, 5th of 25, 16l behind Staying Article (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn hdl in Nov.
Where's My Slave (IRE) 4-1fav (11-7) Mid-division, 11th before 5 out, no impression from next, 12th of 20, well behind Minella Clonmel (11-0) at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Apr.
Fastey (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd briefly 4 out, ridden in 3rd after 4 out, no impression leaders next, kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 13l behind Larkin (11-5) at Kilbeggan 3m hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Apr.
Representing (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Chased leaders early, dropped behind from before 8th, soon pulled up, in a race won by Whatsabillion (10-12) at Wexford 3m hcp hdl 80-109 in Apr, 16 ran.
Dbanks (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Settled 5th, 4th after 4 out, moderate 2nd after 3 out, kept on without threatening winner, 2nd of 14, 7l behind Diophas (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl hvy in Dec '09.
Molinero (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Always behind, 12th of 16, well behind Roi Du Mee (11-7) at Limerick 2m 6f beg chs in Dec.
Queen Of Hardship (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, weakened 3 out, 15th of 19, well behind Ella Watson (11-7) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens02 in Oct.
Shellys Creek (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, challenged in 2nd 3 out, ridden and no extra before next where hampered, 19th of 26, 32l behind Trendelenburg (11-7) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-109 in Mar.
Lady Perspex (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Rear of mid-division, 14th approaching 6 out, no impression from 3 out, 9th of 17, 30l behind Drive On Jim (10-5) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Dec.
Skip Two (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) In rear, closed into 4th approaching 3 out, no extra and beaten when mistake last, 4th of 10, 16l behind Datokepe (11-4) at Kilbeggan 3m hdl gf.
Camp Hope (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 6th 4 out, no extra from before straight, 14th of 20, 46l behind Betty Is A Lady (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Mar.
Mister Farmer (FR) 11-1 (11-3) Held up, closer in 5th 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight, 4th of 13, 29l behind Whatsabillion (9-10) at Clonmel 2m 4f Conditional Handicap Chase (0-123) (5yo+) in Mar.
Kings Orchid (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, 3rd approaching halfway, moderate 5th after 4 out, no impression from next, fell last, in a race won by Drain Hopper (10-8) at Roscommon 2m 4f cond mares mdn hdl gf in Sep, 16 ran.
Killegney 7-1 (11-10) Towards rear, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace without threatening from after 2 out, 6th of 15, 22l behind Face Facts (11-3) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Apr.