Racecards
15:00 Punchestown (IRE)
Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-95)
- 22 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €12,500 added
- Winner: €7,700
- 2nd: €2,388
- 3rd: €1,138
- 4th: €513
- Form 00-5417
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer M O'Callaghan
- Jockey I T Queally
prominent, dispute lead from 2nd, headed 5th, ridden in 7th 2 out, weakened
- Form 583U0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer J J Lambe
- Jockey Simon Torrens
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 0P31-60
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 90
in rear, some headway from 2 out, kept on one pace straight, never a factor
- Form 090000/
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer P Meany
- Jockey N Bashford
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 10/35-56
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer J R Finn
- Jockey R J Condon
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 330-F70
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey G P Brouder
always towards rear, never a factor
- Form 746900
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey T N Brett
always towards rear, never a factor
- Form 270-503
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer D Howard
- Jockey K J Brouder
mid-division, 11th 2 out, pushed along and progress entering straight, ridden in moderate 4th at last, kept on without threatening in 3rd inside final furlong
- Form 0P-5041
- Age 7
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 85
in rear, headway into 9th 2 out, soon ridden, moderate 6th before last, no impression
- Form 0050
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer A Murray
- Jockey D P Holden
tracked leaders on outer, 8th when mistake and unseated rider 4 out
- Form 800530
- Age 10
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer M J Smith
- Jockey C P McNamara
prominent on outer, disputed lead from 5th, headed 3 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, soon no impression on winner, weakened
- Form 0/00-78
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 85
made most, joined from 2nd, led again 3 out, went clear after 2 out, pushed along and stayed on well run-in, comfortably
- Form P-0U00
- Age 4
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer A Keatley
- Jockey John J Fitzpatrick
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 507654
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer J P Dempsey
- Jockey Mr L P Gilligan
mid-division, ridden in 10th 2 out, no impression in moderate 8th when fell at last
- Form 8-000
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey J P O'Sullivan
mid-division on inner, no impression when slight mistake 2 out, weakened
- Form 95579U
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey P J O'Hanlon
mid-division, closer in 6th 2 out, soon ridden, no impression on winner in 3rd approaching last when wandered briefly, went moderate 2nd after last, kept on without threatening winner
- Form 74F8F9
- Age 5
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 82
always towards rear, never a factor
- Form 7488-07
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer J J Walsh
- Jockey Mr J C Canavan
tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 2 out, soon no impression
- Form 00-0PP0
- Age 9
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer D P Nagle
- Jockey Dillon Maxwell
mid-division, weakened from 3 out
- Form 8-P0000
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
tracked leaders, headway into 3rd 3 out, ridden in 3rd next, no impression on winner in 2nd before last, no extra run-in
- Form 90/08P-P
- Age 8
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer V C Ward
- Jockey M J Stenson
always towards rear, never a factor
- Form P009/4P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 91
tracked leaders on inner, ridden in 4th 2 out, weakened
- Form 0000
- Age 4
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 92
Balaclava (IRE)
109- Form 00/0-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer Ms M Kelly
- Jockey Reserve 1
- Form 000-0
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 88
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
BABY BELLINI arrives in winning form having scored at Galway in September. He has to overcome a break and a 5lb rise but very few of his rivals are running well enough to trouble him in that kind of form. Longtimesincejaspr, who is still a maiden, showed that his turn isn't far off with a very good run in a huge field at Naas when Glendaars Warrior was behind so he looks the main threat. Hughies Bay also ran well at Thurles but is 0-38 and can't realistically be recommended while Bective Cave is on a long losing run. Pegi Browne is hardly consistent though would have a chance on her victory at Gowran in October but Fourina's only victory came on heavy ground.
Formwatch
Pegi Browne (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 9th approaching halfway, soon 10th, no impression when came close with rival 2 out, kept on same pace without threatening after, 7th of 14, 14 1/2l behind Commandant (11-11) at Thurles 2m hcp gf in Nov.
Feagreen Native (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Soon disputed lead, narrowly headed 3 out, no extra and slight mistake 2 out, one pace, 12th of 19, 16 1/2l behind Ballyneety (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Fourina (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) In rear, some modest progress into 12th and ridden 2 out, no impression, 15th of 25, dist behind All About Alfie (11-3) at Naas 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Fu's Island (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 8th of 17, 23l behind You Can't Catch Me (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 1f mdn gf in May.
Galuppi 12-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along and some headway 2 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 24 1/4l behind Western Sea (11-12) at Tramore 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Marino Marvel (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 16th of 25, dist behind All About Alfie (11-3) at Naas 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Seapoint (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 21st of 25, dist behind All About Alfie (11-3) at Naas 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Hughies Bay (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Waited with and raced in 16th early, slight mistake 5th, closed on outer straight, kept on same pace without threatening from before last, 3rd of 18, 5 1/4l behind Lady Quill (10-11) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp gd in Nov.
Baby Bellini (IRE) 16-1 (9-11) Mid-division early, 7th after 3rd, closed and effort from before 2 out, on terms from 150yds out, stayed on best to lead close home, won at Galway 2m 1f hcp sft in Sep beating Banjo (11-7) by 3/4l, 16 ran.
Ballybeggan Peggy (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Waited with, 14th after 2nd where jumped left, 8th before 4th, not fluent 4 out, jumped left 3 out and no extra, 16th of 20, dist behind Lone Wolf (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn gd in Dec.
Bective Cave (IRE) 11-1 (11-5) Held up in mid-division, dropping towards rear when bad mistake 5 out, soon no extra and weakened, 10th of 13, dist behind Allduckornodinner (10-10) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Breesy Mountain (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, 3rd after 3rd, slightly impeded 5th, lost position and no impression approaching straight, 8th of 13, 30 1/4l behind Western Sea (10-10) at Thurles 2m hcp gd in Nov.
The Mcgregornator (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Mid-division on outer, weakened from 4 out, never a factor, 22nd of 29, dist behind Buildmeupbuttercup (11-0) at Navan 2m mdn gd in Dec.
Longtimesincejaspr (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2 out, soon no impression on leaders, 4th at last, no extra, 4th of 25, 8l behind All About Alfie (11-3) at Naas 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Sir Pimpernel (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Led and disputed, not always fluent jumping, headed approaching 4th, remained prominent until no extra approaching straight, mistake last, 10th of 16, 30 1/4l behind The Moyglass Flyer (11-2) at Thurles 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Glendaars Warrior (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Mid-division, closer in 5th when mistake and unseated rider 4 out, at Down Royal 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Mollys Boxty (IRE) 40-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and no extra after 3 out, weakened, 9th of 14, dist behind Stucker Hill (11-6) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Fly Round The Bend (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 6th after 4th, pushed along after next, slightly impeded 4 out, one pace next, 7th of 12, 20 3/4l behind Fintown Boy (11-5) at Thurles 2m hcp gd in Nov.
Daigreen (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 17th of 25, dist behind All About Alfie (11-3) at Naas 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Divin Desir (FR) 50-1 (8-10) Slightly impeded early, mid-division, pushed along briefly halfway, under pressure 4f out, no extra from over 2f out, 13th of 18, 17 1/2l behind Phebes Dream (8-10) at Galway 1m 4f hcp sft in Oct.
Golden Silence (IRE) 12-1 (12-2) Alwys twrds rr, no ex & pu 2out, at Damma House 3m gd in Nov.
Neatly Put 6-1 (11-1) Towards rear on outer, no impression from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Bantiss Jack (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Mid-division, ridden 4 out, some progress on outer into 7th next, weakened, last of 16, dist behind At Your Ease (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Balaclava (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Chased leaders in 3rd early, lost position over 5f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, dist behind Exchange Rate (11-0) at Listowel 1m 6f hvy in Sep.
Magen's Moon (IRE) 80-1 (11-4) Towards rear, some progress on outer into rear of mid-division at 3rd, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 19th of 25, dist behind Relegate (11-7) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.