Racecards
13:10 Punchestown (IRE)
ARKequine Aquatabs Inline P.P. Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 3m 1f
- Going: Yielding (Yielding to Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €10,500 added
- Winner: €6,300
- 2nd: €2,100
- 3rd: €1,050
- 4th: €525
- Form F-15052
- Age 10
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey A Harvey
towards rear, hampered at 2nd, progress from 18th, 7th and pushed along 4 out, soon ridden, no impression on leaders in 5th before last, kept on one paced
- Form 91P-006
- Age 11
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer E Bolger
- Jockey T Joseph Kelly
tracking leaders when fell 2nd
- Form 24-3628
- Age 13
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer B J Walsh
- Jockey Mr B J Walsh
tracked leaders, disputed lead from 19th, led 21st, joined next, led 4 out, ridden and joined again 2 out, headed after last, kept on inside final furlong
- Form 6U7P2-1
- Age 8
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer E Bolger
- Jockey S D Torrens
mid-division, tracked leaders from halfway, disputed lead travelling well 2 out, soon ridden, led after last, stayed on well
- Form 2842-11
- Age 12
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer Peter Maher
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
rear of mid-division, mistake 15th, no impression from 6 out, never a factor
- Form 3355RF
- Age 9
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer Ciaran Murphy
- Jockey Shane Fenelon
mid-division, mistake 16th and ridden, mistakes 17th and 18th, weakened, pulled up before 8 out
- Form 10P-4U7
- Age 9
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer Peter Maher
- Jockey J J Slevin
tracked leaders, disputed lead 7th, headed 9th, disputed lead again 7 out, headed and ridden 4 out, slight mistake next, 3rd 2 out, soon no impression on leaders
- Form 35-P3P4
- Age 10
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer S Curling
- Jockey Mr J O'Grady
mid-division, tracked leaders at halfway, mistake 16th and ridden, weakened
- Form 506730
- Age 11
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer B Mortell
- Jockey C G O'Dwyer
towards rear, mistake 5th, bad mistake 14th, no impression from 6 out, never a factor
- Form 53P-808
- Age 10
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer R O'Sullivan
- Jockey Mr L P Shanahan
rear of mid-division, moderate 10th 4 out, soon no impression, never a factor
- Form 787-636
- Age 9
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer Peter Maher
- Jockey P J Carberry
always behind, bad mistakes 4th and 5th, slight mistake 14th, pulled up before 5 out
- Form 4405P/8
- Age 12
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 105
led early, headed 4th, took keen hold chasing leaders, 6th 4 out, ridden in 4th 3 out, went 3rd at last, kept on without reaching leaders
- Form 437-94P
- Age 12
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer Peter Maher
- Jockey D F O'Regan
mid-division, in rear at halfway, weakened, pulled up before 6 out
- Form 1/720P-8
- Age 9
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer E Bolger
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
led and disputed, headed 21st, soon ridden and weakened, pulled up before 2 out
- Form PP2P0P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey Phillip Enright
led and disputed, headed 16th, mistake 5 out and ridden, weakened
- Form U13221
- Age 11
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Keith Donoghue
tracked leaders, disputed lead from 9th, slight mistake and headed 17th, ridden in 5th 4 out, no impression on leaders
- Form 08P022
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer Peter Maher
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
always towards rear, slight mistake 8th and mistake 14th, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 465604
- Age 11
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey B W Harvey
mid-division, progress from 20th, 3rd and pushed along 4 out, soon ridden, 5th 2 out, no impression
- Form UU70-F4
- Age 9
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer Peter Maher
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
rear of mid-division, no impression from 6 out, never a factor
- Form 1P-3PP3
- Age 9
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer Ciaran Murphy
- Jockey E Walsh
tracked leaders, dropped to mid-division and mistake 15th, no impression from 6 out
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Enda Bolger has won seven of the last nine of these and Peter Maher the other two. The former's Midnight Maestro won what looked a strong renewal a year ago and though not in that kind of form subsequently the unique track brings out the best in him. His stable's STEALTHY TOM pulled up last year but improved dramatically in his next two starts finishing runner-up over this track and trip before landing a Killarney handicap. He'll be primed for this and can continue his yard's great tradition in the race. Maher has six entries with Alpha Male, who has been a regular around here throughout his career, looking the pick after victories on the point-to-point track and in a 2m5f handicap on this course. The once-useful Hardline has been in good form between the flags but has his first look at the banks course as does Jack Hackett but the latter looks the type who might do well here.
Formwatch
Clonguile Way (IRE) 16-1 (10-2) In touch with leaders, jumped right 5th, mistake 12th, pressed leaders 19th, led 4 out, not fluent 3 out, headed before 2 out in to 3rd, soon ridden, stayed on for 2nd approaching last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 13, 6l behind Flower Of Scotland (10-2) at Kelso 4m hcp (3) sft in Dec.
Midnight Maestro 40-1 (11-10) Held up in mid-division, ridden in 7th 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, tailed off, 6th of 10, dist behind Stumptown (10-9) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Jan.
Singing Banjo (IRE) 12-1 (10-3) Mid-division, headway 26th, pecked 3 out, no impression next, 8th of 15, 11 3/4l behind Back On The Lash (10-5) at Cheltenham 3m 6f hcp (2) gs in Jan.
Stealthy Tom (IRE) 5-4fav (11-1) Soon close up, 2nd after 4th, 3rd before 7th, improved to 2nd 2 out, pushed along to lead before last, kept on well run-in, won at Killarney 2m 4f hcp gd in May beating Presenting Cody (10-11) by 2 3/4l, 15 ran.
Alpha Male (FR) 10-1 (11-0) Always prominent, 3rd 3 out, ridden to lead after 2 out, strongly pressed at last, stayed on well run-in, won at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp gd in May beating I'll Be That Lady (11-7) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Jack Hackett (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, not fluent at 1st, mid-division after 2nd, 4th after 5th, mistake and fell 3 out, at Naas 2m hcp sft in Jan.
John Adams (IRE) 17-2 (11-9) Tracked leaders, mistake 11th, ridden in 7th 3 out, soon no impression, trailing straight, finished tired, tailed off, 7th of 10, dist behind Royal Thief (11-11) at Punchestown 2m 7f hcp hvy in Jan.
Shannon Bridge (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Mid-div, 5th from 5th, cl 6th aftr 4out, prog uphill aftr 2out, 3rd bef last, no ex in 4th early flat, 4th of 11, 1 1/4l behind Vital Island (12-2) at Knockanard 3m Yielding - Soft in Feb.
Three Loud Knocks (IRE) 7-1 (10-8) Rear of mid-division, mistake 8th and soon in rear, ridden in moderate 10th 3 out, no impression, 10th of 13, 32 1/4l behind Four Country Roads (10-0) at Navan 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Western Sea (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along approaching 3 out, no impression from next, 8th of 13, dist behind Brandy Harbour (10-10) at Thurles 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Dec.
An Droichead Eile (IRE) 11-1 (11-6) Mid-division, slightly hampered 6 out, pushed along 4 out, no extra approaching straight, left moderate 6th last, 6th of 11, 28l behind Outside The Door (11-13) at Wexford 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Artic Pearl 150-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, raced keenly, closer at 16th, ridden and no impression in 5th after 2 out, weakened before last, 8th of 17, 26 1/2l behind Delta Work (11-9) at Punchestown 3m 1f Yielding in Nov.
Blast Of Koeman (IRE) 11-1 (10-7) In rear, slight mistake 6tgh, weakened from 5 out, pulled up before 3 out, at Punchestown 2m 7f hcp hvy in Jan.
Everlastingpromise 20-1 (11-5) Towards rear, never a factor, pushed along after 4 out, no impression 2 out, slightly hampered last and left 8th, kept on one pace, 8th of 12, 13 1/4l behind Kashi (11-4) at Cork 2m 3f Good - Yielding in May.
Grangeclare Native (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Led, pushed along and headed 7th, reminder before next, pushed along and lost position before 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Feb.
Hardline (IRE) 1-2 (12-2) Tr ldr, 2nd 1/2 way, drpd to 3rd aftr 3out, still 3rd 2out, eff on inner to ld bef last, driven clr run-in, won at Tinahely 3m sft in Jan beating Lough Derg Spirit (12-2) by 3l, 5 ran.
Jet Fighter (IRE) 11-4 (10-10) Led, headed 4th, tracked leader, joined leader 2 out, led bend into straight, joined last, ridden and headed flat, no extra, 2nd of 5, 3 3/4l behind Green Vault (11-8) at Hexham 3m hcp (4) sft in Oct.
Nick Lost (FR) 11-2 (11-5) Close 3rd, tracked winner 3rd, bit awkward at 10th, led 11th until before 4 out, ridden and well held when lost 2nd 4 out, weakened into 4th 2 out, 4th of 7, 21 1/2l behind Cyclop (11-12) at Musselburgh 3m hcp (3) gs in Feb.
Subset (IRE) 2-1 (12-2) Mid-div, 3rd 1/2way, drpd to 4th 3out, left 3rd 2out, sn nt qkcn up, drpd to last early str, 4th of 5, 10 1/2l behind Happy Victory (12-2) at Punchestown Pts 3m Good - Yielding in Feb.
The Red Menace (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Mid-div, 6th from 5th, ld bef 17th, hdd aftr 4out, now 3rd, cl 4th aftr 2out, went 3rd early flat & ko, 3rd of 11, nk behind Vital Island (12-2) at Knockanard 3m Yielding - Soft in Feb.