Racecards
17:48 Roscommon (IRE)
www.roscommonracecourse.ie Opportunity Maiden Hurdle
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 2m 46y
- Going: Good to Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,000
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €1,000
- 4th: €499
- Form 000
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Kieren Buckley
mid-division and not fluent at times, pushed along from 4 out, ridden and no impression from before next
- Form 9-7
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
tracked leaders and 3rd halfway, lost place and pushed along from 4 out, ridden and weakened before next
Augeron (FR)
20- Form P
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer F Birrane
- Jockey Gavin Brouder
towards rear, not fluent 1st, pushed along and no impression in 14th from 3 out, mistake next
- Form 86
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer T R Hughes
- Jockey Cian Quirke
made all, pressed before 3 out, went on again before next, ridden and kept on well run-in, comfortably
- Form 7-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Mike O'Connor
never better than mid-division, not fluent 5th, dropped to rear from 5 out, no extra when slow jump next and soon pulled up
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer E Bolger
- Jockey T Joseph Kelly
towards rear and not fluent at times, pushed along from early, no extra in 13th from before 3 out, tailed off
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey Philip Donovan
towards rear, some modest headway from 5 out, no impression before 3 out where not fluent, kept on same pace
Gulfam
42- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey Shane Fenelon
mid-division, took closer order from 4 out, ridden in 6th from next, soon no impression and kept on same pace
I Am The Sea
238- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer P M Cloke
- Jockey Richard Condon
towards rear of mid-division, not fluent 5 out, pushed along from next and no impression from before 3 out
- Form U-2
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Danny Gilligan
tracked leader and 2nd halfway, pushed along to challenge before 3 out where not fluent and ridden before next, no impression from before last and dropped to 4th run-in
Mercury Mission
227- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer M J O'Connor
- Jockey Shane Fitzgerald
tracked leaders, pushed along in 3rd from 3 out, ridden before last and kept on into 2nd run-in, not threatening winner
- Form 345P58-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer S Slevin
- Jockey M J M O'Sullivan
tracked leaders, pushed along in 4th from 3 out, not fluent last and kept without threatening to go 3rd run-in
- Form 7
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer M M McNiff
- Jockey Aidan Kelly
mid-division, mistake 5th, some progress from 4 out, no impression in 8th from next and kept on same pace
Ruby Jules
13- Form 54
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer P J Gilligan
- Jockey J G Gilligan
mid-division, ridden in 7th before 3 out and soon no impression
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer A Murray
- Jockey Eoin G Kelly
towards rear, pushed along and detached in 15th from 4 out, completely tailed off
- Form 00029-0
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey L A McKenna
mid-division, briefly short of room after 2nd, not fluent 5 out and reminders, ridden in 5th from 3 out, no extra from next
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
This looks a moderate maiden and KNOCKNACREE looks the safest option after a decent effort when sent to Perth. Mr Globalist has shown some ability and has changed yards while Boots And Jeans had a spin in a Naas bumper in January and his dam is from the family of Kalanisi. Drombanna Boy has a fine staying pedigree and is one to note for the future while Akaabir ran a bit better than his form figures suggest at Listowel last week.
Formwatch
Across The Ocean (IRE) 150-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, in rear when reminders 6th, no danger from 3 out, completely tailed off, 11th of 14, dist behind Samui (11-7) at Tramore 2m 1f mdn gd in Jun.
Akaabir (IRE) 80-1 (11-7) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, 8th entering straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 17, 18 3/4l behind Mister Wilson (11-7) at Listowel 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Jun.
Augeron (FR) 100-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, mistake 3rd, weakened 6th, pulled up before 3 out, at Punchestown 2m mdn Good - Yielding in May.
Aussie Warrior (IRE) 28-1 (10-13) Mid-division, moderate 6th 3 out, soon pushed along and no impression, 6th of 14, dist behind Samui (11-7) at Tramore 2m 1f mdn gd in Jun.
Boots And Jeans (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Towards rear, headway on outer under 6f out, under pressure over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 10, 27 3/4l behind Cut The Rope (11-10) at Naas 2m sft in Jan.
Drombanna Boy (IRE) Walk In The Park gelding out of Your Wan.
General Idea 25-1 (9-11) Always towards rear, never a factor, ridden entering straight and no extra under 2f out, 14th of 15, 17 3/4l behind Swiss Army Officer (8-12) at Roscommon 7f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Gulfam 40-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders on inner, took keen hold, ridden and dropped to 10th 3f out, weakened, last of 13, 19 3/4l behind Ossie's Lodge (11-10) at Down Royal 2m 1f Yielding in May.
I Am The Sea 6-1 (9-5) Led until pushed along 3f out, ridden and lost 2nd over 2f out, weakened quickly, 9th of 10, 6 1/4l behind V Twelve (9-9) at Windsor 1m 2f hcp (5) sft in Oct.
Knocknacree (IRE) 7-2 (10-12) Chased leader, awkward jump 1st, pushed along approaching 2 out, kept on after last, no match for winner, 2nd of 7, 3l behind Bix Beiderbecke (11-4) at Perth 2m mdn (4) gd in May.
Mercury Mission 40-1 (8-8) Soon prominent on outer, led after 1 1/2f, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, 9th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Golden Twilight (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Mr Globalist (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Mid-division, slightly hampered at 1st, pushed along in 8th entering straight, soon ridden and weakened, 8th of 9, 20 1/2l behind Thetys (10-13) at Naas 1m 7f hcp Yielding in Feb.
Blenheim Belle (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Mid-division, not fluent at times, 12th halfway, pushed along from 3 out and some progress before next, no extra and kept on same pace from before last, 7th of 14, 16 1/2l behind Lady Of The Vale (11-7) at Tipperary 2m mdn Good - Yielding in May.
Ruby Jules 100-1 (10-7) Mid-division, some progress into moderate 4th 4 out, no extra next, weakened, 4th of 9, dist behind Media Naranja (11-0) at Ballinrobe 2m gd in May.
Silent Dawn (IRE) Dawn Approach gelding out of Silent Dreamer.
Nemean (USA) 3-1fav (11-0) Mid-division and not fluent 5th, 7th halfway, pushed along from 4 out and soon lost place, no extra and kept on same pace from before 2 out, 12th of 13, 17 1/4l behind Hi Ski (11-4) at Tipperary 2m hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Caminante (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Towards rear, jumped left at times, 15th halfway, detached from 4 out and soon no extra, 16th of 17, dist behind New Year Honours (11-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Jun.
Let Them At It (IRE) Ocovango gelding out of Meadstown Miss.