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19:15 Punchestown (IRE)
Alanna Homes Mares Novice Hurdle
- 9 Runners
- Distance: 2m 70y
- Going: Good to Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €25,001 added
- Winner: €15,375
- 2nd: €4,750
- 3rd: €2,250
- 4th: €1,000
- Form 2/3-1FF5
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
made all, soon went on, reduced lead from 4 out, sent on again straight, slight mistake last, ridden out and stayed on well run-in
- Form 221523
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey B J Cooper
slight mistake 1st, soon chased leaders, 5th approaching 2nd, closer order from 4 out, 2nd approaching straight, dropped to 3rd approaching last, soon no extra, one pace
- Form 33-1214
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey D J Mullins
held up, 8th approaching 2nd, closer order from 4 out, dropped to last approaching 3 out, some progress but no impression before straight, moderate 6th at last, kept on without threatening run-in
- Form 3/3-2153
- Age 8
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer S Byrne
- Jockey M J Bolger
chased leader, soon 2nd, closer order from 4 out, pushed along to challenge next, lost place approaching straight, no extra
- Form 078321
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer Miss E Lalor
- Jockey R Loughran
in rear, closer order from 4 out, slight mistake next, no extra straight
- Form 14F
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
held up, 7th approaching 2nd, closer order from 4 out, not fluent next, 3rd approaching straight, chased winner approaching last, soon no impression, kept on same pace
- Form 841226
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer P A Fahy
- Jockey D E Mullins
chased leader, soon 3rd, closer order from 4 out, slight mistake next and lost position, soon no extra, eased straight
- Form 713426
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 128
- Trainer P A Fahy
- Jockey C M Leonard
not fluent 1st, a little keen, held up early, closer in 4th approaching 2nd, headway from 4 out, 5th into straight, soon no impression, one pace
- Form /-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey M P Fogarty
held up in touch, 6th approaching 2nd, closer order from 4 out, tracked leaders next, 4th before straight, soon no impression, moderate 3rd at last, kept on same pace and dropped to 4th again near finish
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Asthuria may have won a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse but for falling at the last then ran a fair race behind stable companion Let's Dance in the Grade 2 Mares' Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham. Runner-up in that latter event was Barra, who may have been suffering those exertions when third behind Augusta Kate in a Grade 1 at Fairyhouse last weekend and doesn't have much time to recover. Good Thyne Tara was a very good fourth that day and is lightly-raced though Ruby Walsh prefers Asthuria. AWAYINTHEWEST looks a decent each-way alternative at a fair price as she was a 100/1 chance when a close sixth behind Let's Dance at The Festival where she didn't get the best of runs but finished strongly. Her rider can use his claim and she's a sporting selection. Jim Bolger doesn't have many jumpers so the presence of eight times Flat winner Ringside Humour is intriguing.
Formwatch
Asthuria (FR) 14-1 (11-2) Held up in mid-division, mistake 2 out, headway and switched left before last, no impression on leaders, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 7 3/4l behind Let's Dance (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 1f (1) gd in Mar.
Barra (FR) 14-1 (11-7) Held up, slight mistake 1st, 5th halfway, closer in 4th 2 out, ridden after 2 out, no impression on leaders in 3rd last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Augusta Kate (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
Good Thyne Tara 33-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, slight mistake 3 out, closer in 5th 2 out, soon ridden, no impression in 4th when slight mistake last, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 13 1/2l behind Augusta Kate (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
Miss Mardan (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Towards rear, 7th at 6th, mistake at 9th, improved to 5th 3 out, ridden into moderate 3rd before 2 out, no impression on leaders, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 33l behind Kate Appleby Shoes (10-12) at Limerick 2m 6f (1) hvy in Mar.
Nicat's Benefit (IRE) 2-1 (10-11) Held up in 5th, 4th from 3 out, 3rd before straight travelling smoothly, switched left approaching 2 out, soon challenged, led approaching last, asserted and stayed on well run-in, easily, won at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn sft in Mar beating Soul Kaliber (11-4) by 6 1/2l, 6 ran.
Pravalaguna (FR) 10-1 (10-10) Led and disputed, led before 3rd, travelled well in lead before 2 out, narrow advantage when fell 2 out, at Naas 2m (1) Soft - Heavy in Feb.
The Green Lady (IRE) 10-1 (10-10) Towards rear, pushed along in 10th entering straight, ridden in 7th 2 out, no impression, 6th of 19, 18 1/2l behind Returntovendor (9-10) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Awayinthewest (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Held up in mid-division, lost place before 3rd, not clear run and switched right soon after home bend, headway into 6th last, stayed on, nearest finish, 6th of 16, 8 1/2l behind Let's Dance (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 1f (1) gd in Mar.
Ringside Humour (IRE) 13-2 (9-6) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 1 3/4l behind Roconga (9-2) at Cork 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Petuna (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Led, headed after 2f, 3rd halfway, pushed along and slightly hampered 1 1/2f out, ridden to go 2nd 150 yards out, no impression on winner and eased close home, 3rd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Gusty Rocky (9-12) at Down Royal 2m 2f hcp Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Strike Is Back (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd from 4th, 4th from 6th, under pressure from 3 out, soon no impression, 5th of 7, dist behind Karalee (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f sft in Mar.