Racecards
17:55 Roscommon (IRE)
www.roscommonracecourse.ie Opportunity Maiden Hurdle
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 2m 20y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,000
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €1,000
- 4th: €500
- Form 8-5
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey S A Mulcahy
tracked leaders, mistakes 4th and 6th, ridden entering straight, weakened
- Form 547-00
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Thomas Reilly
in rear, mistake at 6th, moderate 11th 3 out, no impression from next, never a factor
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer C O'Dwyer
- Jockey Kieran Callaghan
mid-division on outer, took keen hold early, ridden in 9th 3 out, no impression
- Form 9
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer M G Mcguane
- Jockey Richard Condon
always towards rear, never a factor
Mr Fonze (IRE)
582- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer E Doyle
- Jockey Shane Fitzgerald
always behind, under pressure 5th, tailed off 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
always behind, bad mistake 1st, under pressure next, slight mistake 4th, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out
- Form 0U67-4
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer P J Gilligan
- Jockey J G Gilligan
mid-division, ridden in 6th 3 out, mistake next, moderate 6th at last, kept on one pace
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey Corey McGivern
rear of mid-division, ridden in 7th 3 out, mistake next, no impression
- Form 0-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer J Morrison
- Jockey Derek McGrath
rear of mid-division, headway into 5th 3 out, soon ridden, 6th and mistake 2 out, weakened
- Form 52-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer A McNamara
- Jockey P J O'Hanlon
made virtually all, headed briefly after 2nd, led next, clear at 4th, reduced advantage 4 out, ridden and went clear again 2 out, stayed on well run-in, easily
- Form 30-4
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Mr B Mulligan
tracked leaders racing keenly, saddle slipped forwards and bad mistake at 2nd and briefly led, pulled up quickly before 3rd
- Form 80
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer M Fahey
- Jockey Peter Smithers
mid-division, ridden in 8th 3 out, no impression
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer E J O'Grady
- Jockey Philip Donovan
mid-division, some progress entering straight, ridden in moderate 3rd 2 out, soon no impression on winner, 3rd at last, kept on one pace
- Form 6
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
always towards rear, never a factor
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer A A Howard
- Jockey M M McDonagh
tracked leaders, slightly hampered at 1st, went 2nd from 3rd, ridden in 3rd 3 out, 2nd and no impression on winner next, kept on without threatening winner run-in
- Form 95
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer M Flannery
- Jockey A McCurtin
tracked leaders, not fluent 4 out, ridden in 2nd before 3 out, moderate 5th 2 out, no impression
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
WEDDELL SEA, a decent performer on the Flat in France, was having just his second start over timber when just failing to overhaul Rebel Step at Limerick in April. Suited by today's likely conditions he should have the edge over Wrecking Ball Paul, who led for a long way at Killarney when attracting support. Cedar Rapids wasn't far behind in that latter event and has had a run on the Flat subsequently while Edge Of My Seat is one to note in the market having run well on the Flat in recent weeks.
Formwatch
Cedar Rapids (IRE) 14-1 (9-13) Soon held up towards rear, ridden and some progress on inner 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Mischief Star (10-2) at Tipperary 7f gf in May.
College Causeway (IRE) 150-1 (11-6) Towards rear, no impression from 2 out, moderate 10th entering straight, never a factor, 11th of 18, dist behind Tax For Max (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in May.
David's Lad (IRE) 200-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 10th of 14, 14 1/4l behind Business (9-7) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Dec.
Glaoinn An Airgead (IRE) 66-1 (11-6) Mid-division, slight mistake at 5th, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 9th of 16, 27 3/4l behind Showbusiness (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in May.
Mr Fonze (IRE) 150-1 (8-13) Always towards rear, ridden and no extra over 2f out, last of 14, 24 1/2l behind Aikido (9-9) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Nov.
Nevrquiteasitseems (IRE) Kingston Hill gelding out of Ohwhatalady.
Old Chap (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Held up in 5th, went moderate 4th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression on leaders, 4th of 7, dist behind Prairie Dancer (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f Good - Yielding in May.
Storm Mahler (IRE) Mahler gelding out of Bell Walks Dawn.
Strikeback (FR) 40-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor, 11th of 17, 14 1/2l behind Bay Of Bengal (9-4) at Gowran Park 1m 2f mdn Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Weddell Sea (IRE) 3-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, not fluent 5 out, headway to 2nd entering straight, ridden before 2 out, challenged before last, kept on run-in, no impression on winner close home, 2nd of 16, 3/4l behind Rebel Step (11-7) at Limerick 2m mdn gd in Apr.
Wrecking Ball Paul (IRE) 9-2 (10-13) Prominent, led after 1st, not fluent at 2nd and 5th, headed and dropped to 4th before 3 out, weakened in 5th 2 out where not fluent, moderate 4th run-in, 4th of 15, 32 1/4l behind Igraine (11-0) at Killarney 2m 1f mdn gd in May.
Ballyfinnan Lady (IRE) 40-1 (11-1) Towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, 12th of 18, 32 3/4l behind Shesadream (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn gd in May.
Betty Dutton (IRE) Frozen Fire filly out of Miss Nomer.
Brogue Belle (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, bad mistake 5th, moderate 5th and mistake 3 out, no impression, 6th of 7, dist behind Prairie Dancer (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f Good - Yielding in May.
Edge Of My Seat (IRE) 11-4fav (9-0) Dwelt slightly, soon pushed along and tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, challenged 1f out, no impression in 3rd final 100 yards, kept on one pace, 4th close home, 4th of 15, 2 3/4l behind Fennor Cross (9-12) at Cork 1m 2f hcp sft in May.
Flyaway Maggie (IRE) 200-1 (10-7) Held up off pace in last, went moderate 4th before 2 out, moderate 5th next, no impression, 5th of 7, dist behind Prairie Dancer (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f Good - Yielding in May.
Coldstream (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Soon tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, soon no extra, 11th of 16, 10 1/4l behind Leabaland (9-4) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gd in May.
Hamazing (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along early straight and no extra under 2f out, weakened, 16th of 17, 24 1/4l behind Stormalong (11-2) at Cork 2m fll Good - Yielding in May.
The Pedlar (IRE) 125-1 (11-0) Rear, 9th over 6f out, took closer order in 6th under 3f out, lost place and weakened 2f out, 9th of 11, 18 1/4l behind Art Of Silence (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m Good - Yielding in May.