Racecards
19:15 Punchestown (IRE)
Equitrek Finlay Ford (pro/am) Flat Race
- 25 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good (Cross Country: Good to Firm, Good in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Form F4
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer J J Mangan
- Jockey P F Mangan
mid-division, 7th under 6f out, no impression straight
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer M F Morris
- Jockey Mr R P Quinlan
chased leaders, 5th under 6f out, no extra before straight
- Form 40
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer P J Colville
- Jockey M P Fogarty
chased leaders, 6th under 4f out, no extra straight
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey Mr M Fahey
mid-division, 11th before halfway, 5th under 4f out, no extra before straight
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer C O'Brien
- Jockey Mr A J Berry
mid-division, improved to chase leaders under 4f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 2f out
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
soon mid-division, progress into 4th before straight, no impression under pressure from 2f out
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer J E Kiely
- Jockey Mr Derek O'Connor
in rear, headway on outside approaching straight, soon no impression
- Form 3
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Mr P W Mullins
keen hold, soon led, headed before straight, eased when beaten
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer E U Hales
- Jockey R P McNamara
led early, prominent, led again before straight, ridden clear from 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, eased as loose horse got close near finish
- Form 5
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer J Leavy
- Jockey Mr Paul J McMahon
prominent, 3rd under 6f out, lost place under 4f out, behind and eased from before straight
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer E J O'Grady
- Jockey Mr A T Duff
chased leaders, closer in 3rd before straight, no impression under pressure from 2f out
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer P O'Rourke
- Jockey Mr J P O'Rourke
clipped heels and unseated rider early
- Form 93
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Ms M Flynn
- Jockey Mr D Kiely
rear of mid-division, headway to chase leaders before straight, kept on without threatening under pressure from 2f out
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer R O'Leary
- Jockey Mr C D Sharkey
mid-division best, dropped towards rear and no extra from under 6f out
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey Mr R A Latta
mid-division, 6th under 6f out, no impression from before straight
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer T J Taaffe
- Jockey Mr C Hughes
soon mid-division, headway to chase leaders before straight, soon no impression under pressure
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey Miss K Harrington
chased leaders in 8th early, no impression from before straight
- Form 63
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer T M Walsh
- Jockey Ms K Walsh
always prominent, moderate 2nd 2f out, soon no impression under pressure
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
rear of mid-division, headway to chase leaders before straight, ridden into moderate 2nd and kept on without troubling winner from over 1f out
In depth
Verdict
Dungarven-based handler John Kiely has a tremendous record in the better bumper events and his newcomer Jet Master must be respected under Derek O'Connor. After setting what looked a suicidal pace, Noosa stayed on for third behind Double Double at Naas so potential supporters will be interested to see how the winner fares in the earlier bumper. Willie Mullins has his usual strong hand with Thurles third Laganbank and the nicely-bred Allure Of Illusion likely to be to the fore while Edward O'Grady's Milan gelding Stotan is one to keep an eye on in the market. HIRED HAND cost £220,000 as a foal but rather less when sold as a yearling. He's a half-brother to Group 1 winners on the flat in France and the USA and it would be no surprise if he had more than enough pace to see off these mainly jump-bred rivals.
Formwatch
Arkmore Vallee (IRE) Saddlers' Hall gelding out of Vallee Doree.
Asymmetric Sam (IRE) 10-3 (11-4) Held up in 6th, went 4th 2f out, soon driven along and no extra from over 1f out, 4th of 8, 22l behind Dynamic Approach (11-7) at Thurles 2m 4yo nhf sft in Feb.
Baily Dusk (IRE) Dushyantor gelding out of Gentle Lady.
Bavard Court (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Towards rear, kept on one pace from 3 out, 8th of 15, 31l behind The Cockney Squire (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl sft.
Galloping Gander (IRE) 11-2 (11-2) Led and disputed early, 6th halfway, 4th 4f out, ridden and no extra before straight, weakened, 12th of 17, well behind Andlau (11-11) at Gowran Park 2m N H flat in Mar.
Greenbelt Star Generous gelding out of Dusty Shoes.
Hired Hand (IRE) High Chaparral gelding out of Piffle.
House Rules (IRE) Overbury gelding out of Lougholly Native.
Jet Master (IRE) Brian Boru gelding out of Whats The Reason.
Laganbank (IRE) 8-11fav (11-7) Tracked leaders, settled in 5th, went 3rd early straight, no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Dynamic Approach (11-7) at Thurles 2m 4yo nhf sft in Feb.
No No Bingo (IRE) Craigsteel gelding out of Little Anna.
Out Of Sight (IRE) Indian Haven gelding out of Pipewell.
Spanish Treasure (GER) Black Sam Bellamy gelding out of Santa Zinaada.
Spreeksteen (USA) 12-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 4th 4f out, ridden and no impression from 3f out, 5th of 8, 14l behind Hidden Universe (11-8) at Leopardstown 2m 4yo nhf hvy in Jan.
Stotan (IRE) Milan gelding out of She's All That.
Winters King (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Never a factor, 13th of 17, well behind Andlau (11-11) at Gowran Park 2m N H flat in Mar.
Corrib Princess (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, headway over 3f out, 4th entering straight, 2nd and challenged 1 1/2f out, 4th and no impression when carried badly left close home, 3rd of 16, 6l behind Sydney Des Pictons (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 4yo nhf hvy.
Derg Princess (IRE) Definite Article filly out of Florinda.
Fuschia Belle (IRE) Presenting filly out of Sesame Cracker.
Ixora (IRE) Milan filly out of Tucacas.
Mary Spring Rice (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) Held up towards rear early, headway to 5th before halfway, improved to 2nd 4f out, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 6th of 10, 15l behind Greenhill Millie (10-8) at Fairyhouse 2m mrs N H flat sft in Feb.
Miss Salinger (IRE) Catcher In The Rye filly out of Prompt.
Noosa (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Led and clear, ridden and reduced advantage under 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 9, 9l behind Double Double (10-12) at Naas 2m 4yo nhf in Mar.
Valleymount (IRE) Milan filly out of Newhall.
Corrado Suprano Muhtarram gelding out of Stoproveritate.
Allure Of Illusion (IRE) Captain Rio gelding out of Sixhills.
Felix Yonger (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Marble Sound.
Darwins Fox (FR) Kahyasi gelding out of Parcelle De Sou.