Racecards
14:45 Punchestown (IRE)
Thoroughbred Trail Weekend Maiden Hurdle
- 21 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f
- Going: Good to Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €10,500 added
- Winner: €7,246
- 2nd: €1,785
- 3rd: €840
- 4th: €525
- Form 8/300P-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Colm A Cronin
- Jockey A D Leigh
always towards rear, completely tailed off
- Form 1F-1R08
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer D M Christie
- Jockey T P Treacy
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra before 3 out
Doonaghroe (IRE)
396- Form 05020-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer M J Carter
- Jockey L Mcniff
towards rear, headway into 8th 3 out, ridden in 6th entering straight, kept on to 3rd run-in, no impression leaders
- Form 4/210-0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey Mr P A O'Sullivan
rear of mid-division, ridden in 12th 2 out, no impression and kept on one pace
- Form 1/0-5331
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Mr P W Mullins
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 4 out, ridden in 3rd and no extra entering straight, kept on same pace
- Form 6
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey Paul Carberry
chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 3rd 3 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, no extra in 4th entering straight, kept on same pace
- Form R-0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer M F Morris
- Jockey M J Ferris
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out
- Form 34323-2
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer D T Hughes
- Jockey D N Russell
mid-division, headway into 7th 3 out, 4th next, ridden to challenge before last where disputed, 2nd and kept on run-in, no extra close home
- Form P07
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
mid-division, ridden in 10th and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace
- Form 4/1-6
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
led, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra in 5th entering straight, kept on one pace
- Form 242635
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer T J O'Mara
- Jockey B J Geraghty
chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden in 11th and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace in 8th entering straight
- Form 04664F-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 113
mid-division, headway into 6th before 3 out, improved to lead 2 out, ridden and challenged before last where disputed, egded ahead run-in, kept on well under pressure
- Form 4F1311-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer L Kenny
- Jockey B T O'Connell
chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 4th 3 out, ridden and no extra approaching 2 out, weakened
- Form P3F25-0
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer T James
- Jockey B J Cooper
mid-division, ridden into moderate 9th entering straight, no impression and kept on one pace
- Form 000-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer C O'Connell
- Jockey P W Flood
chased leader in 2nd, weakened before 4 out
- Form 887
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer Laurence Butler
- Jockey T J Doyle
chased leaders early, lost place halfway, no danger after
- Form 62R-326
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
mid-division, headway into 7th before 3 out, ridden in 6th 2 out, no extra in 7th entering straight, kept on one pace
- Form UF31-P0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer R Tyner
- Jockey N J O'Shea
never a factor, weakened 5 out, tailed off
- Form 00
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer P F McEnery
- Jockey I J McCarthy
chased leaders early, dropped towards rear before halfway
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Sweet Shock showed promise last season but hasn't been seen since falling at Fairyhouse in April and could just need this. Not For Converting, who made a winning bumper debut at Clonmel in February last year, lost his way a little subsequently and had nothing to beat on his latest start at Galway in August. Rivage D'Or landed a French bumper in August 2008 and though unsuccessful since his overall form is very strong and it's a surprise he hasn't won over timber. His head second to Dooney Rock at Killarney in May was another fine effort and he will be difficult to beat but the superior fitness of POINTILLISTE may just carry him through. Noel Meade's charge, a regular winner on the Flat in France, was having only his third start for the stable and his first over timber behind Oneeightofamile at Navan last month where he found the 2m trip much too short and was staying on strongly at the finish.
Formwatch
All Joking Aside (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before last, in a race won by Corporate Account (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 6f mdn hdl gf in Aug '09, 14 ran.
Carnkirk (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Towards rear, ridden before 3 out and no impression, 8th of 11, 32l behind The Shepherd King (11-7) at Galway 2m mdn hdl gd.
Doonaghroe (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Towards rear, no danger from after 4 out, 16th of 28, 24l behind Mull On The Run (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl gf in Sep '09.
Kings Army (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Mid-division, progress into 7th halfway, no extra from 4 out, 11th of 16, well behind Fully Funded (11-12) at Wexford 2m 2f 5yo mdn hdl.
Not For Converting (IRE) 5-4 (12-0) Made all, clear from start, left further clear after 1 mile, slightly reduced advantage 4f out, went on again from 3f out, unchallenged, won at Galway 2m 4f N H flat gf in Aug beating Coole Presenting (11-7) by 20l, 4 ran.
Pointilliste (USA) 12-1 (11-12) Mid-division, progress on outer approaching 3 out, 8th 2 out, stayed on well from last, 6th of 30, 7l behind Oneeightofamile (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Sep.
Rebel Alliance (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 10th 4 out, mistake next, no extra, 13th of 30, 21l behind Oneeightofamile (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Sep.
Rivage D'Or (FR) 6-4fav (11-12) Mid-division, closed travelling well after 4 out, challenged and on terms 2 out, kept on without quite matching winner close home, just failed, 2nd of 17, hd behind Dooney Rock (10-13) at Killarney 2m 6f mdn hdl gd in May.
Serious Twine (IRE) 66-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, no impression from before 3 out, 7th of 16, 32l behind Fully Funded (11-12) at Wexford 2m 2f 5yo mdn hdl.
Souvenir Royal (FR) 25-1 (12-0) Led, headed after 6f, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra 4f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 20, 8l behind Another Chieftain (12-0) at Tipperary 2m 4f N H flat.
Sultans Of Swing (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 7f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, kept on, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 20, 5l behind Another Chieftain (12-0) at Tipperary 2m 4f N H flat.
Sweet Shock (GER) 16-1 (10-8) Mid-division, headway to 10th halfway, 7th 4 out, ridden in 5th entering straight, weakened when fell 2 out, in a race won by Quito De La Roque (11-5) at Fairyhouse 3m nov hcp hdl hvy in Apr, 25 ran.
That Beats Banaher (IRE) 6-4 (12-0) Alw in tch, went on bef 2out, rdn clr, won at Stradbally 3m ire ptp in Apr beating Fiddlers Wood (12-0) by 8l, 14 ran.
The Rebel Cat (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Always behind, trailing from 2 out, tailed off, 13th of 15, well behind Michelle's Express (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn hdl in Sep.
Three Way Bond (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Towards rear, no impression from 4 out, 12th of 23, 41l behind First Lieutenant (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hdl gd.
Unquestionable (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, weakened from 4 out, 21st of 29, well behind Dreadnot (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl in Mar.
Velvet Bullet (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Prominent, 3rd halfway, 2nd 4f out, ridden to challenge entering straight, no extra from 2f out, 7th of 29, 17l behind Shuil Sheeran (11-2) at Navan 2m N H flat sft in Sep.
Whats On The Menu (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 4th approaching 2 out, soon no impression under pressure, 6th of 15, 13l behind Aughnacurraveel (11-4) at Tramore 2m 4f mdn hdl.
Whitty's Choice (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Prominent, lost place approaching 4 out, soon weakened, 8th of 15, 34l behind Aughnacurraveel (11-4) at Tramore 2m 4f mdn hdl.
Belle Of De Boreen (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 12th of 20, 41l behind Far Away So Close (11-4) at Tipperary 2m mdn hdl.
Heyday (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Towards rear for most, no danger 4 out, 11th of 15, 48l behind Spill The Beans (11-12) at Tramore 2m 5yo mdn hdl.
Court Recess (IRE) 11-1 (11-4) Led early, soon tracked leaders, not fluent 6th and 7th and soon ridden, no extra 4 out and pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Aughnacurraveel (11-4) at Tramore 2m 4f mdn hdl, 15 ran.
Frisco Depot 9-2 (11-12) Chased leader, led before 3rd, ridden and challenged approaching last, headed last, no extra run-in, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind The Shepherd King (11-7) at Galway 2m mdn hdl gd.
Wild Salmon (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Never a factor, kept on one pace in straight, 7th of 16, 39l behind Magnanimity (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Clearwater West (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Always behind, tailed off, 18th of 23, well behind First Lieutenant (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hdl gd.