Racecards
15:30 Punchestown (IRE)
Festival Free Upgrade Offer Ends Soon Handicap Hurdle (80-95)
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f
- Going: Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,160
- 2nd: €1,909
- 3rd: €910
- 4th: €410
- Form 323-964
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 95
towards rear, 14th 4 out, progress from 2 out, kept on without threatening from last, never nearer
- Form P23-7F0
- Age 9
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer W J Martin
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
rear of mid-division, reminder 4th, weakened from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 7052-03
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 91
mid-division on inner, 7th 4 out, pushed along from next, ridden in moderate 5th next, went moderate 3rd approaching last, kept on one pace run-in
- Form U68955
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 92
soon led, headed 4th, 4th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
- Form 00016F
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer J P Dempsey
- Jockey L P Dempsey
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 88-0731
- Age 8
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer J Grace
- Jockey D N Russell
tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, moderate 3rd when pulled up quickly entering straight
- Form 00355/P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer P Byrne
- Jockey B T O'Connell
mid-division on outer, weakened from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 542053
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey D J Hand
tracked leaders, led from 4th, headed 4 out, soon ridden and weakened
- Form 7280P7
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 87
rear of mid-division on inner, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 670622
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer G T Lynch
- Jockey M P Fogarty
tracked leaders, led 4 out, ridden after 2 out, headed approaching last, disputed lead after last, headed and no extra inside final furlong
- Form 21/4-680
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey R Deegan
mid-division on outer, ridden and no impression from 3 out, kept on one pace straight
- Form 52-7009
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer W J Austin
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
mid-division, pushed along briefly at 6th, 10th 4 out, ridden from 2 out, went moderate 4th at last, no extra run-in
- Form 840469
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey P D Kennedy
tracked leaders on inner, weakened from 3 out, behind when pulled up before last
- Form 762502
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer B Cawley
- Jockey B F Cawley
always behind, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form P-5F000
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer T Mullins
- Jockey D J Mullins
in rear, progress from 3 out, ridden in moderate 6th when hampered entering straight, soon weakened and pulled up before last
- Form 087
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey D E Mullins
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
Mista Wabbit Man
158- Form P60-830
- Age 11
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer R Donohoe
- Jockey Brian Hayes
towards rear on outer, some progress 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
- Form 0-090
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer M Fahey
- Jockey Ricky Doyle
mid-division on outer, headway into 3rd 4 out, went 2nd 2 out, ridden to lead narrowly approaching last, joined after last, stayed on well to regain lead inside final furlong, stayed on well
Streak
10- Form 3P35/8
- Age 7
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer T Mullins
- Jockey R L Brennan
- Form P575-78
- Age 10
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
- Form 0000-70
- Age 8
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
SHE'LLBEALLRIGHT indicated an imminent victory when a close third over the minimum here on New Year's Eve and stayed on very strongly to catch Think Of Me over this trip at Fairyhouse. She's 6lb higher and the runner-up should get closer though without reversing the form. Rebel Ace hasn't had much experience and steps up to this trip for the first time but Wee Small Hours has no problems staying and is rarely beaten far though he's still a maiden after 14 starts. Rock On Barney was well supported for an amateurs' race at Clonmel last week but found one too good and he's another without a victory to his credit. Milan Dancer hasn't fulfilled the potential shown in maidens a year ago.
Formwatch
Milan Dancer (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Towards rear, headway after 4 out, every chance 3 out, weakened last, 4th of 12, 12 3/4l behind Little Bruce (11-9) at Ayr 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Jan.
Iamtoldiamgrand (IRE) 25-1 (12-4) Chased leaders early, lost place and dropped to mid-division halfway, ridden and weakened before 4 out, 14th of 17, dist behind Cloudy Morning (11-10) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Rebel Ace (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Held up, 11th before 4th, pushed along to chase leaders 6th, went 3rd approaching 3 out, soon one pace, 3rd of 18, 19 1/4l behind Capital Force (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn sft in Feb.
Twotensandalift (IRE) 12-1 (10-8) In rear, headway into 12th 3 out, ridden from next, 6th at last, kept on without threatening, 5th of 19, 7 1/4l behind Swift (9-13) at Navan 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Kilkeaskins First (IRE) 11-2 (11-6) Mid-division and 9th before 6th, mistake 4 out, took closer order from next and soon went 3rd, pushed along to challenge before 2 out where fell, at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jan.
She'llbeallright (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Mid-division, 8th before 6th, progress into 4th after 3 out and pushed along to challenge before next, soon led and kept on well under pressure run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jan beating Think Of Me (11-1) by 5 1/2l, 16 ran.
Dr Zoom (IRE) 7-2 (12-2) Ld, hdd after 3out, sn extra, pu last, at Nenagh 3m mdn sft in Jan.
Wee Small Hours (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 4th from 8th, closed up 10th, soon 2nd, kept on same pace in 3rd from between last 2, 3rd of 18, 4 3/4l behind Perfect Man (11-9) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp sft in Feb.
Balinaboola (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) In rear, jumped left at times, headway into mid-division on outer at halfway, 7th 3 out, headway into close 2nd before 2 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, weakened, 7th of 13, 14 1/4l behind Game Puppeteer (11-3) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Rock On Barney (IRE) 9-4fav (11-10) Rear of mid-division, moderate 13th early, headway 6th, moderate 9th approaching straight, chased leaders 2 out in moderate 3rd, soon 2nd and kept on without troubling winner, 2nd of 18, 6 1/2l behind Zipporah (12-2) at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in Feb.
Sister Saragh (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Soon chased leaders, mistake 2nd, dropped to moderate 9th approaching straight, not fluent 2 out, no extra, 12th of 25, dist behind Art Of Security (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Highest Benefit (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Soon tracked leaders, 3rd at 3rd, 4th approaching 4 out, dropped to moderate 9th before straight, no extra, 9th of 19, dist behind Nicole's Milan (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Quelle Belle Vie (FR) 7-1 (11-4) Soon mid-division, some progress 10th, no impression approaching straight, no extra from before 2 out, 9th of 18, 28 1/4l behind Perfect Man (11-9) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp sft in Feb.
Think Of Me (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Towards rear and in rear before 6th, some progress from 5 out and went 6th after 3 out, challenging and almost on terms when hampered 2 out, soon ridden in 2nd, no impression and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 16, 5 1/2l behind She'llbeallright (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Phar Island (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Soon led and jumped right and not fluent early, joined 4 out, headed from 3 out, no extra approaching straight, completely tailed off, 15th of 18, dist behind Rolling Revenge (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Flemish Maid (IRE) 66-1 (10-9) Towards rear, some slight mistakes, moderate 7th approaching 2 out, one pace, 7th of 8, 29 3/4l behind Adreamstillalive (10-11) at Tramore 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Mista Wabbit Man 14-1 (10-6) Mid-division early, soon tracked leaders, lost place from 8th, soon no danger, 12th of 16, dist behind Mileys Dream (10-5) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Graphic Legacy (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Mid-division, 7th before 6 out, ridden and lost place from 3 out, no impression from before next, 11th of 18, dist behind Barrys Jack (11-0) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Streak 33-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, slight mistake 3rd, soon raced in 5th, not fluent 6th, weakened to rear from 3 out, tailed off, last of 8, dist behind Who's That (10-7) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp sft in Feb.
Glasson Lad (IRE) 40-1 (10-11) Towards rear and 14th before 6th, 11th before 2 out and soon no extra, 8th of 16, dist behind She'llbeallright (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Boston Oscar (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Raced detached in rear, no danger from 4 out, completely tailed off, last of 14, dist behind Aurora's Dream (11-0) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp gd in Aug.