Racecards
13:15 Roscommon (IRE)
www.roscommonracecourse.ie Opportunity Maiden Hurdle
- 17 Runners
- Distance: 1m 7f 80y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,000
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €1,000
- 4th: €500
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey S A Mulcahy
always towards rear, mistake 4 out and next, soon ridden and no impression
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer J P Ryan
- Jockey S Fitzgerald
mid-division, mistake 1st, 10th halfway, ridden and no extra after 4 out, mistake next, completely tailed off
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey H Morgan
rear, mistake and pecked 1st, mistake and unseated rider 2nd
Gibraltar (IRE)
310- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey J B Foley
prominent, soon tracked leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 3rd halfway, progress travelling well to dispute 3 out, soon led, clear before last, kept on well, easily
- Form 89
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer Miss E Doyle
- Jockey J P O'Sullivan
mid-division, slight mistake 1st,11th halfway, ridden and no impression before 3 out, kept on one pace
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer Miss E Doyle
- Jockey E Walsh
rear of mid-division, slight mistake and reminder after 4th, soon pushed along, no danger 4 out, behind when pulled up before next
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey D Robinson
tracked leaders, a little keen, slight mistake 4th, 4th halfway, 5th 3 out, ridden and no impression when not fluent and slightly hampered next, no extra
- Form 7
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer Gearoid Brouder
- Jockey G P Brouder
mid-division, 9th halfway, mistake 6th, ridden and no extra before 3 out
- Form 00053-4
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey Jordan Gainford
prominent, raced keenly, led after 1st, joined next, led again 4th, joined 3 out, soon ridden and headed, no impression in 2nd when fell 2 out
- Form 76-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer B W Duke
- Jockey Mr J C Canavan
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression in 7th 3 out, kept on one pace
- Form 00
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey M J Molloy
always towards rear, slight mistake 4 out, never a factor
- Form 6
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
mid-division, slight mistake 1st, 8th halfway, pushed along and ran wide on bend before 3 out, 4th when not fluent 3 out, ridden and no impression when left 3rd next, kept on one pace
Mullahoran
25- Form P
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer E Sheehy
- Jockey Philip Donovan
mid-division, mistake 1st, not fluent and reminder 5th, soon pushed along and no impression, no danger 4 out, behind when pulled up before next
Pikaia (IRE)
12- Form P
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey Simon Torrens
chased leaders, not fluent 5th, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, left 4th after 2 out, not fluent last, kept on one pace
- Form 3
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer M M McNiff
- Jockey R Deegan
chased leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd 3 out, left 2nd next, ridden and no impression when slight mistake last, kept on same pace
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer P McCreery
- Jockey Shane Fenelon
prominent, disputed lead from 2nd, headed 4th, 2nd halfway, ridden and lost place before 3 out, weakened
- Age 4
- Weight 11-9
- Trainer J J Lambe
- Jockey Liam McKenna
always towards rear, pushed along 6th, ridden and no extra after 4 out
In depth
Verdict
GIBRALTAR was placed three times in eight starts for Michael Bell in the UK and has joined Willie Mullins, who can do little wrong at present. He looks to have been found a nice opportunity to make a successful debut over timber. Henry De Bromhead has acquired Nashy, who cost €400,000 as a yearling but reached a place just once in 10 starts on the Flat, most of them at Dundalk. Raamez was in touch for most of the way at Tramore on Friday and only faded from the last though Red Ball Of Fire looks more of a threat. She showed ability on the Flat for Eddie Lynam and made a very encouraging hurdling debut at Tipperary.
Formwatch
Al Ulaa Muhaarar gelding out of Majmu.
Cherrywood (IRE) Ivawood gelding out of Woodsophiesmile.
Frishscar (IRE) Altruistic gelding out of Annagh Boe.
Gibraltar (IRE) 17-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders, went 2nd over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, starting to lose place when not much room and eased briefly entering final furlong, 4th of 6, 2 1/2l behind Immortal Beloved (9-7) at Sandown 1m 6f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Huit Reflets (FR) 6-1 (11-8) Mid-division, closer in 7th after 3 out, ridden and no impression 2 out, soon no extra, 9th of 17, 25 1/2l behind Outlier (11-1) at Tipperary 2m mdn hvy in May.
Jimmy De Saint (IRE) Shirocco gelding out of Still Bubbly.
Nashy (IRE) 15-2 (9-11) Pushed along early to lead, headed over 2f out and soon lost place, no extra over 1f out, weakened, 12th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Flylikeaneagle (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Ocodango Boy (IRE) 50-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, moderate 5th halfway and no impression in 6th after 3 out, no extra, 7th of 13, dist behind Statuaire (10-13) at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn Yielding - Soft in May.
Raamez (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Disputed briefly, soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, progress in 3rd 3 out, challenged before next, ridden in 2nd before last, no extra run-in, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 4l behind Craic Eile (11-4) at Tramore 2m 1f mdn Good - Yielding in Jun.
Speak Now (IRE) 150-1 (11-9) Mid-division early, 10th approaching 3rd, headway and slight mistake 3 out, kept on same pace from after next, 6th of 19, 16 1/4l behind Palace Rock (11-9) at Navan 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Unanswered 100-1 (11-8) Rear of mid-division for most, never a factor, 14th of 23, dist behind Persia (11-8) at Punchestown 2m mdn sft in May.
Victory March (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 10th halfway, modest headway but no threat when slight mistake 3 out, soon moderate 7th, kept on one pace run-in, nearest finish, 6th of 18, 22 1/4l behind Mr Tambourine Man (11-4) at Killarney 2m 1f mdn Yielding in May.
Mullahoran 100-1 (10-10) Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 4th, mistake 5th, weakened 3 out, pulled up before last, at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn gd in May.
Pikaia (IRE) 11-4 (11-1) Mid-division early, not fluent 1st and at times after, pulled up after 4th, at Limerick 2m 3f mdn Yielding in May.
Red Ball Of Fire (IRE) 13-2 (11-1) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2 out, no impression on leaders before last where slight mistake, kept on one pace, 3rd of 17, 8 1/4l behind Outlier (11-1) at Tipperary 2m mdn hvy in May.
Secrets De Famille (FR) 40-1 (11-1) Held up, ridden and no impression before straight, 11th of 17, 27 3/4l behind Outlier (11-1) at Tipperary 2m mdn hvy in May.
Eternal Prince 100-1 (9-10) Tracked leader, niggled along in 4th approaching straight, lost place under 2f out, ridden and weakened quickly 1 1/2f out, eased closing stages, last of 20, 15 3/4l behind Indian Lilac (10-0) at Leopardstown 1m hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Big Bee Hive (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, ridden and no extra before 2 out, 14th of 16, dist behind Asserted (11-6) at Kilbeggan 2m 2f mdn gd in Jun.
Highlander Casseul (FR) 125-1 (11-4) Soon chased leaders, closed up to be prominent 3 out, effort on inner into straight, no extra and slight mistake 2 out, one pace and slight mistake last, 3rd of 13, 9 3/4l behind Western Cowboy (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in May.
Breffni Brave (IRE) Shirocco gelding out of Breffni Gael.
Total Glory (IRE) (11-11) Mid-div best, 6th 1/2way, wknd to 9th & bhnd aftr 5out, pu well bef 4out, at Tipperary 3m Yielding in Apr.