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18:05 Punchestown (IRE)
Shamrock Enterprises Handicap Hurdle (Grade B)
- 25 Runners
- Distance: 3m
- Going: Good to Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €60,000 added
- Winner: €35,400
- 2nd: €11,400
- 3rd: €5,400
- 4th: €2,400
- Form 1/1F61-1
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 142
- Trainer K Bailey & M Nicholls
- Jockey David Bass
held up, went 11th before straight, one pace approaching last
- Form 20-0813
- Age 8
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 141
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey R M Power
brought down 1st
- Form 342153
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 139
pushed along away from start, prominent, slight mistake 4 out, 2nd approaching straight, soon on terms briefly, no extra and one pace approaching last
- Form 211172
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 136
- Trainer P Hobbs & J White
- Jockey R Johnson
chased leaders, 10th from 5th, went 3rd travelling smoothly before straight, soon briefly on terms, kept on well without mathcing winner run-in
- Form 2/25-21
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 134
- Trainer H Fry
- Jockey N D Fehily
held up, improved to chase leaders approaching straight, soon on terms and led, stayed on best run-in
- Form 12132P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 134
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey B J Cooper
mid-division, 10th before straight, ridden to go moderate 4th when mistake last, one pace
- Form 5-14218
- Age 6
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer D Killahena & G McPherson
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
prominent, not fluent 3 out and 2 out, dropped to 8th before straight, soon no extra
- Form 11/3540
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
chased leaders, 7th before straight, one pace approaching last
- Form 114-336
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer R Tyner
- Jockey Phillip Enright
soon mid-division, 11th from 5th, weakened and eased before straight, tailed off
- Form 113F22
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Mark Walsh
held up, went 13th before straight, one pace
- Form 6-PU051
- Age 9
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer E Griffin
- Jockey J S McGarvey
brought down 1st
- Form 11/3211
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
soon towards rear, not fluent 2nd, pulled up before 4th
- Form 132248
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
held up, slightly slow 6th when towards rear, went 12th before straight, headway but no impression last, kept on well without threatening run-in
- Form 1/11-P85
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer A Keatley
- Jockey R Loughran
prominent, pushed along from 5 out, slight mistake 4 out and soon weakened, eased 2 out, completely tailed off
- Form 119P0F
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer T Gibney
- Jockey Mr N McParlan
led, slight mistake 4th, joined and slight mistake 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon headed and no extra
- Form 331642
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
chased leaders, no extra and one pace approaching last
- Form 605942
- Age 10
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer E O'Connell
- Jockey E O'Connell
mid-division, pushed along 4 out, lost place and no danger next
- Form 375-220
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 128
- Trainer K Bailey & M Nicholls
- Jockey M Hamill
prominent, slight mistake 5th, mistake 5 out and ridden, lost place from next and soon no extra
- Form 252P12/
- Age 10
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 128
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey M J Bolger
slight mistake 1st, soon mid-division, 12th from 5th, squeezed for room after 4 out, soon no impression
- Form 873147-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 127
towards rear for most, never a factor, tailed off
Okotoks (IRE)
121- Form 3/1814-4
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey D N Russell
hampered 1st, towards rear for most, never a factor, tailed off
- Form 1372P1
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer J E Kiely
- Jockey Brian Hayes
held up, soon towards rear, moderate 14th before straight, no extra
- Form U6-7051
- Age 6
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
held up, soon towards rear, progress into 9th before straight, no impression when tight for room and switched left approaching last, kept on well without threatening run-in
- Form 41-5463
- Age 7
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer J Neilan
- Jockey M A Enright
prominent, slight mistake 1st, a little keen, on terms and slight mistake 3 out, led from next, headed into straight, no extra approaching last
- Form 333U
- Age 5
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer W Greatrex
- Jockey G Sheehan
mid-division, fell 1st
- Form 6-21331
- Age 6
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 120
- Form 135131
- Age 7
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 119
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Nicky Henderson won this last year and there's a strong UK presence again. Kim Bailey has two runners and Younevercall looked very progressive when landing a tough Kempton handicap when last seen in November. Philip Hobbs' No Comment found this trip to his liking when runner-up to Fountains Windfall at Aintree and had earlier given Harry Fry's MINELLA AWARDS 10lb and a beating at Plumpton though the latter showed massive improvement to land a Grade 3 handicap at Sandown and gets the nod. Oathkeeper had some smart form last year but hasn't run since October while Kate Appleby Shoes makes her handicap debut after landing a Grade 3 at Limerick. Okotoks is taking a huge step-up in trip but looks well handicapped and connections must be confident of his staying, a remark that also applies to the in-form Conduct Yourself, an impressive winner over 2m3f at Cork. Rathpatrick and Oscar Sam, 1-2 over the track and trip in January, are others with claims.
Formwatch
Younevercall (IRE) 15-2 (11-12) In touch, took closer order 4 out, led before 2 out, hung left after last, ran on strongly, won at Kempton 2m 5f hcp (2) gd in Nov beating Duke Street (11-10) by 2 3/4l, 7 ran.
Oscar Sam (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 7th 5 out, 8th 2 out, soon ridden, went 3rd at last, kept on without threatening leaders run-in, 3rd of 20, 4l behind Isleofhopendreams (9-10) at Punchestown 3m hcp sft in Feb.
Sutton Manor (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd entering straight, 4th 2 out, left 3rd at last, no impression, 3rd of 19, 7 3/4l behind Returntovendor (9-10) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
No Comment 5-1 (10-12) Held up behind, headway before 3 out, ridden before last, soon chased winner, kept on and no impression, 2nd of 22, 8l behind Fountains Windfall (10-12) at Aintree 3m 1f hcp (1) gd in Apr.
Minella Awards (IRE) 8-1 (11-8) Towards rear, pushed along after 3 out, headway 2 out, edged right and led before last, driven and stayed on well flat, won at Sandown 2m 4f hcp (1) sft in Mar beating Prime Venture (11-6) by 1 1/4l, 16 ran.
Woods Well (IRE) 9-1 (11-5) Mid-division, badly hampered 3 out and lost position, pulled up before next, at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Skipthecuddles (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) In touch, not fluent 4 out, soon outpaced, well held from next, 8th of 15, 13 3/4l behind Willoughby Court (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 5f (1) gs in Mar.
Sure Reef (IRE) 40-1 (10-6) In touch, lost place after 3 out, behind from next, 20th of 25, 36 3/4l behind Supasundae (11-4) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) gs in Mar.
Gurteen (IRE) 10-3 (11-7) Chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 3rd halfway, ridden after 3 out, no extra in 4th next, weakened before last, last of 6, 21 3/4l behind Bonbon Au Miel (11-2) at Cork 2m hvy in Mar.
Oathkeeper (IRE) 9-4fav (11-8) Mid-division, 5th halfway, closer before 2 out, progress to lead last, under pressure and kept on run-in, no extra and headed close home, 2nd of 9, nk behind She's A Star (10-9) at Galway 2m 4f Yielding in Oct.
Rathpatrick (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Mid-division on outer, not fluent 6th, progress in 3rd before 2 out, pushed along to challenge last, under pressure and kept on well run-in to lead final 100 yards, won at Naas 2m 3f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar beating Carrig Cathal (11-6) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Kate Appleby Shoes (IRE) 6-4fav (10-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, slight mistake at 4th, 3rd at 5th, 2nd at 8th, on terms 4 out, soon led, pushed along run-in, comfortably, won at Limerick 2m 6f (1) hvy in Mar beating The Green Lady (10-12) by 5l, 9 ran.
Screaming Rose (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division on outer, ridden in 9th entering straight, no impression, 8th of 19, 23 1/2l behind Returntovendor (9-10) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Thebarrowman (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Soon led, slight mistake 7th, joined 3 out, soon led again and ridden before straight, headed before last, soon no extra and one pace, 5th of 17, 5 1/2l behind Showem Silver (10-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Ah Littleluck (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Led and disputed, led after 3 out, soon ridden, headed 2 out, held in 2nd when fell at last, at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Billy's Hope (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Mid-division, closer in 4th 3 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, 3rd and left 2nd at last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 19, 4 1/2l behind Returntovendor (9-10) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Captainofthefleet (IRE) 6-1 (11-10) Held up in rear, progress entering straight, close 3rd and slight mistake 3 out, ridden before next where 2nd, under pressure and slight mistake last, kept on run-in without reaching winner, 2nd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Westerner Point (10-3) at Cork 3m hcp hvy in Mar.
Abbreviate (GER) 5-1 (11-0) Not fluent 3rd, always towards rear, 12th of 13, dist behind Gayebury (11-1) at Chepstow 3m hcp (2) sft in Feb.
Our Man Zebo (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th entering straight, stayed on into 2nd and slight mistake 2 out, kept on same pace from last without matching winner, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Giant's Quest (11-9) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Art Of Security (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Held up in mid-division, dropped towards rear and pushed along 4 out, ridden and no impression next, 7th of 9, dist behind Bleu Berry (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m (1) Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Okotoks (IRE) 33-1 (10-5) Held up, soon towards rear, progress to chase leaders straight, slight mistake last, kept on same pace closing stages, 4th of 20, 1 3/4l behind That's A Wrap (10-2) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding in Dec.
Conduct Yourself (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Soon mid-division, 12th from 6th, closed up 4 out, led after 2 out, pressed and stayed on well run-in, won at Cork 2m 3f hcp gd in Apr beating Miles To Memphis (10-5) by 2 1/4l, 19 ran.
Showem Silver (IRE) 10-1 (10-1) Held up, 12th from 5th, headway and impeded before straight, ridden to challenge before last, soon led, asserted and stayed on best run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr beating Black Zero (9-10) by 4 1/4l, 17 ran.
Hunters Call (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Held up in touch behind leaders, a little keen, closed up 8th, 2nd approaching straight, soon pushed along, 3rd before 2 out, soon no impression, one pace, 3rd of 5, 12 1/2l behind Runfordave (11-8) at Clonmel 2m 2f hvy in Feb.
Bob Mahler (IRE) 4-11fav (11-2) Led until narrowly headed 2nd, chased winner, led again after 4 out, ridden and joined when veered left approaching 2 out, asserted after last, ridden when veered badly left and unseated rider inside final 150 yards, at Ffos Las 2m 4f (4) hvy in Mar.
Sadler's Risk (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Ran 5th, pushed along before 2 out and no impression in 4th approaching last, kept on one pace run-in, 4th of 7, 7 1/4l behind Open Eagle (11-10) at Thurles 3m sft in Mar.
Ballyegan Hero (IRE) 11-4fav (11-12) Raced 4th, 6th at 3rd, 5th at 8th, headway to 3rd before 2 out, led after 2 out, soon ridden and asserted, kept on well, won at Tramore 2m 5f mdn Yielding in Apr beating Torrent Des Mottes (11-4) by 2 1/4l, 12 ran.
Returntovendor (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Led and disputed, ridden and headed after 3 out, regained lead 2 out, stayed on well under pressure run-in, won at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr beating Billy's Hope (10-11) by 4 1/2l, 19 ran.