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15:50 Punchestown (IRE)
Watch Racing TV In Stunning HD Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (Div 1)
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f 100y
- Going: Soft to Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €10,501 added
- Winner: €6,300
- 2nd: €2,100
- 3rd: €1,050
- 4th: €525
- Form 0-80U6
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer E O'Connell
- Jockey E O'Connell
held up towards rear, closer after 3 out and 6th next, travelled well to challenge when mistake last, ridden and led 100 yards out, kept on well
- Form 8-P3140
- Age 12
- Weight 11-13
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer W J Austin
- Jockey M M McDonagh
mid-division, some headway 3 out and 4th before next, pushed along and no impression approaching last, no extra run-in
- Form 008909
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer Niall O'flynn
- Jockey Gary Noonan
towards rear, some headway on outer after 3 out and went 7th approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on one pace run-in
- Form 6-1P64F
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey J P O'Sullivan
towards rear, slight mistake 4th, headway after 3 out and pushed along in 5th before next, ridden entering straight and no extra run-in
- Form 307000
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey J B Foley
led, 3 lengths clear halfway, pushed along and headed 2 out, soon ridden and no impression in 6th entering straight, weakened
- Form 34-3895
- Age 7
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer Miss E Doyle
- Jockey Mark Walsh
rear of mid-division, mistake 1st, headway halfway and 4th after 4 out, 3rd before 2 out and pushed along approaching last, ridden and no impression run-in, kept on one pace
- Form 08F-64
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer D G Murphy
- Jockey Shane O'Callaghan
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, lost place 3 out and soon no extra, detached before 2 out and pulled up approaching last
- Form 026067
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer A McNamara
- Jockey P J Carberry
towards rear, never a factor, no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace in straight
- Form 330979
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer Paul Traynor
- Jockey S Fitzgerald
tracked leaders early, mid-division halfway, pushed along before 3 out and 8th approaching straight, went moderate 5th early run-in, kept on one pace
- Form 7000
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer J Dullea
- Jockey G P Brouder
tracked leaders, 4th on inner halfway, lost place after 4 out and towards rear next, soon detached and pulled up before last
- Form 999P30
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer Ms M Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
mid-division, not fluent 1st, 7th halfway, pushed along and no impression in rear of mid-division approaching 2 out, no extra before straight, weakened
- Form 88-6090
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Brian Hayes
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, reminders after 5 out and 2nd 3 out, led next, strongly pressed last, under pressure and headed run-in, no impression on winner closing stages
- Form 8470PU
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer S McConville
- Jockey Mr M McConville
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, 3rd and reminder before 3 out, soon dropped towards rear and detached, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 073035
- Age 8
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer Miss J M Lee
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
rear of mid-division, some headway 4 out and 5th before next, no extra and dropped towards rear 2 out, weakened
Gold Label (IRE)
352- Form 80P/860-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer J T Gorman
- Jockey Ricky Doyle
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and dropped towards rear after 3 out, soon weakened and pulled up before 2 out
- Form 32212/0-
- Age 10
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 88
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Fox Le Bel has been supported on several occasions without looking like winning but he's been racing over a trip too short recently and this could be his day to finally get off the mark even though Aqua Court was making his handicap debut when a close fourth that day and his pedigree suggests he'll have no problems with this trip. ROBINDEVIDASTAR (NAP), a winner here in November, was in touch and travelling nicely when falling three out at that Gowran fixture and can gain compensation. Well Polly is a 21-start maiden but easily her best recent run came on heavy ground at Tramore on New Year's Day.
Formwatch
The Niffler (IRE) 250-1 (11-2) In rear, slight mistake 1st, never a factor, pushed along and detached after 4 out, no threat in straight, kept on one pace from 2 out, 6th of 7, 17 3/4l behind All Those Years (11-5) at Cork 2m hvy in Jan.
Crack On Corrie (IRE) 12-1 (11-13) Rear of mid-division, reminder after 3rd, pushed along and dropped to rear after halfway, detached 4 out, weakened, completely tailed off, 15th of 16, dist behind Lovely Moon (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Island Glory (IRE) 9-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, 9th of 14, 22 1/4l behind Derridae (11-3) at Limerick 2m hcp sft in Feb.
Robindevidastar (IRE) 7-1 (9-13) In rear, headway 4 out, 6th on outer when fell 3 out, at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Think Positive (IRE) 80-1 (10-3) In rear, under pressure 4th, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 11th of 18, dist behind Kells Priory (10-3) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Fox Le Bel (FR) 18-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division on outer, pushed along early and ran in snatches, bumped and mistake 3 out, soon ridden, 13th 2 out, progress into 6th at last, no impression, 5th of 20, 7 1/2l behind Uncle Gerhard (11-5) at Gowran Park 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Aqua Court (IRE) 22-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division, jumped left 3 out, soon ridden, went 5th 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 20, 6 1/4l behind Uncle Gerhard (11-5) at Gowran Park 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Blue Markie (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Mid-division early, slight mistake 1st, disputed 8th at 7th, soon pushed along, no impression approaching 4 out, 7th of 12, dist behind Buttons And Bows (11-3) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Greige (IRE) 250-1 (11-7) Mid-division on outer, no impression from 5 out, weakened, 9th of 11, dist behind Dolcita (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f sft in Feb.
Ocodango Boy (IRE) 250-1 (11-10) Always towards rear, never a factor, no extra after 4 out, weakened, tailed off, 13th of 17, dist behind Pinkerton (12-0) at Thurles 1m 7f mdn Good - Yielding in Jan.
Baile Mhuirne (IRE) 40-1 (10-13) Mid-division, ridden entering straight, weakened, 13th of 20, 37 1/2l behind Uncle Gerhard (11-5) at Gowran Park 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Command Chain (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression before 3 out, no extra, 14th of 21, dist behind Round The Buoy (11-0) at Punchestown 3m hcp Yielding in Jan.
Eileens Boy (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Towards rear, headway into mid-division 3 out, mistake and unseated rider next, at Punchestown 3m hcp Yielding in Jan.
Well Polly (IRE) 9-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, ridden in 5th entering straight, no impression, 5th of 15, 31 1/4l behind Memory Of Youth (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
Gold Label (IRE) 50-1 (10-4) Mid-division, slightly hampered at 1st, progress on outer after 1st, 5th after 3rd, under pressure and lost place before 2 out, soon weakened, 16th of 17, dist behind Fox Fearless (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Mar.
Harry Do Brasil (FR) 22-1 (11-4) Led, clear briefly after 7th, slight mistake and reduced advantage 5 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra before last, 8th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Earths Furies (11-6) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp sft in Feb.
My Wings (IRE) 40-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, progress into 5th and ridden on outer 3 out, 7th next, kept on one pace run-in, 5th of 16, 12 3/4l behind An Droichead Eile (11-8) at Navan 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Cher Why Not (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, no extra, never a factor, 11th of 16, dist behind Hilltop Supreme (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Trip To Milan (IRE) 200-1 (11-7) Chased clear leaders, moderate 5th after 3rd, ridden and weakened 4 out, behind when pulled up before next, at Cork 2m mdn sft in Dec.