Racecards
18:38 Roscommon (IRE)
SuperValu Co. Roscommon Ladies Day Novice Hurdle
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 1m 7f 110y
- Going: Good to Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €15,000 added
- Winner: €9,000
- 2nd: €3,000
- 3rd: €1,500
- 4th: €750
- Form 23-11
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer J P Ryan
- Jockey Mr H C Swan
rear of mid-division, 5th after 5th, took closer order before 3 out, progress 2 out, ridden into 2nd before last, ridden and kept on run-in, not reach winner
- Form 45-1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
in touch, jumped left at 4th, 3rd after 5th, took closer order at 6th, closed before 3 out, jumped left 2 out, dropped to 3rd before last where slight mistake, no extra
- Form 44190-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer Ciaran Murphy
- Jockey E Walsh
tracked leader, not fluent at 1st and 4th, 2nd to clear leader after 5th, took closer order before 6th, closed before 3 out, dropped to 4th and no impression before last, no extra run-in
- Form 124-126
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer R O'Brien
- Jockey D F O'Regan
detached in rear, moderate 8th after 5th, headway before 3 out, not fluent in 6th 2 out, weakened before last
- Form 126-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Trainer E Mullins
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
rear of mid-division, not fluent at 1st, 6th after 5th, took closer order before 3 out, no impression on principals in 5th 2 out where not fluent, one paced before last where not fluent
Katou (IRE)
37- Form 3-1
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
led, not fluent at 2nd, a little keen, increased advantage after 4th, clear at 5th where mistake, reduced lead before 6th, headed and lost place before 3 out, weakened after 3 out
- Form 1R53-1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
mid-division, 4th after 5th, headway after 4 out, travelled well to lead narrowly before 3 out, mistake 2 out, edged left last, ridden and kept on best under pressure closing stages
- Form P/0
- Age 7
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer N Lee
- Jockey R P Geoghegan
slightly detached towards rear, moderate 7th after 5th, detached in rear and under pressure before 3 out, no headway, never a factor
In depth
Verdict
Willie Mullins has two entries with Paul Townend opting for WILLIAMSTOWNDANCER (NAP), placed in an Aintree Grade 3 bumper before a convincing hurdling debut winner at Downpatrick. The champion jockey was on board Katou when she made a winning start at Tramore and it wouldn't be a shock if he's chosen the wrong one. This Songisforyou made a winning debut in a Galway Festival bumper a year ago and looks a nice recruit to hurdling while Lucid Dreams has been impressive in his recent victories and though doubly penalised has more to offer.
Formwatch
Lucid Dreams (IRE) 11-8fav (11-7) Took keen hold, tracked leaders in share of 3rd, improved to dispute lead before 3 out and led from next, pushed along before last and kept on well run-in, comfortably, won at Roscommon 2m 5f Yielding - Soft in Jun beating Lady Of The Vale (11-7) by 4l, 4 ran.
Bowmore (IRE) 5-6fav (11-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to lead 2 out, soon pushed along and drew clear run-in, won at Wexford 2m 1f mdn gd in Jun beating Dark Note (11-7) by 7l, 11 ran.
Walhaan (IRE) 18-1 (10-2) Soon led on outer, headed after 1 1/2f, 2nd halfway, dropped to 3rd and ridden over 1f out, no impression, weakened final 150 yards, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Hasten Slowly (8-9) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Extrapolation (IRE) 15-8 (12-0) Led, took keen hold, ridden and headed under 2f out, 3rd and no impression on leaders 1f out, dropped to moderate 5th inside final furlong, no impression, last of 6, 12 3/4l behind Lionnar (10-9) at Curragh 2m gd in Jun.
This Songisforyou (USA) 40-1 (11-11) In touch in rear, some progress 3f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 23 3/4l behind A Dream To Share (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m (1) Yielding in Feb.
Katou (IRE) 7-4 (10-11) Tracked leader, mistake at 2nd, led before 4th, joined before 3 out, kept wide before 2 out where slight mistake, led narrowly last, driven out, won at Tramore 2m 1f mdn gd in Jun beating The Folkes Tiara (11-4) by 3 3/4l, 13 ran.
Williamstowndancer (IRE) 8-11fav (11-5) Chased clear leading pair, took keen hold, moderate 5th halfway, closer 2 out, progress travelling well to lead before last where not fluent, soon pressed, ridden to assert inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn Good - Yielding in May beating Smooth Player (11-12) by 4l, 13 ran.
Fanta Magic (IRE) 200-1 (11-7) Towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight, 11th of 18, 37 3/4l behind Call Her Now (11-7) at Listowel 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Jun.