Racecards
16:15 Roscommon (IRE)
Roscommon Maiden
- 15 Runners
- Distance: 7f 50y
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- €11,000 added
- Winner: €6,600
- 2nd: €2,200
- 3rd: €1,100
- 4th: €550
- Form 540-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer M Halford
- Jockey Ronan Whelan
prominent and ran freely, led after 2f, pushed along 2f out and soon headed, no extra inside final furlong
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Trainer P J Gilligan
- Jockey Robbie Colgan
rear of mid-division on outer, ran freely, 9th halfway, pushed along and no impression 2f out, left moderate 7th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor
Ekanse (IRE)
94- Form 6/0-5
- Age 5
- Weight 9-9
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey J M Sheridan
rear of mid-division, headway in mid-division on outer before halfway, pushed along 2f out and no impression when hampered over 1f out, eased
- Form 2/52-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer K Prendergast
- Jockey S T McCullagh
tracked leaders, ran freely, 3rd halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and short of room when slipped up over 1f out
- Age 6
- Weight 9-9
mid-division, pushed along and no impression in rear of mid-division early straight, no extra, never a factor
Strongbowe (FR)
402- Form 3-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
tracked leaders on inner, switched left entering straight and headway 2f out, pushed along and edged right to lead 1 1/2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Trainer A A Howard
- Jockey M A Enright
always towards rear, ran wide on bend after 3f, no extra in straight, never a factor
- Age 5
- Weight 9-4
always towards rear, never a factor, no threat in straight
Dedillon (IRE)
227- Form 232275-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer A Slattery
- Jockey Ben Coen
disputed lead early, tracked leaders and 4th halfway, pushed along on inner and not clear run 2f out, switched left 1f out and kept on one pace into 3rd closing stages
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer B Cawley
- Jockey M P Sheehy
mid-division, headway on outer after 2f and 2nd halfway, lost place under 2f out and slightly hampered over 1f out, no extra
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer D Donovan
- Jockey C D Maxwell
rear of mid-division and pushed along early, towards rear halfway, no extra in straight, never a factor
Silk Air (IRE)
255- Form 42739-
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer J F Levins
- Jockey D W O'Connor
tracked leaders, pushed along and no impression 2f out, 6th when brought down over 1f out
- Age 4
- Weight 9-4
rear of mid-division and pushed along early, towards rear halfway, no extra in straight, never a factor
Wiggles (IRE)
261- Age 6
- Weight 9-4
- Trainer D Howard
- Jockey Gary Mahon
towards rear, ran wide on bend after 3f, rear of mid-division entering straight, pushed along and no impression 2f out, no extra
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
prominent and led briefly after 1f, pushed along and dropped to 8th halfway, some headway 2f out and left 3rd over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, no impression on winner close home
In depth
Verdict
Blue Wood had looked a likely future winner after his first two starts and started favourite in a huge field at Fairyhouse but was impeded at the start. He's changed stables and expected to do better while MUDLAHHIM only just failed to concede 5lb to Rita Levi at the Galway festival. Dedillon finished third in that latter event having had every chance while Strongbowe made his debut over 1m2f at Cork and was leading in the straight though this is a big drop in trip. Silk Air appeared to go backwards after a couple of promising runs and changed stables.
Formwatch
Blue Wood (IRE) 7-4fav (9-5) Pushed along in rear of mid-division when stumbled after 100 yards, dropped to rear, some headway on inner early straight, pushed along and no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 18, 24 1/4l behind Myth Creation (9-3) at Fairyhouse 7f mdn Yielding in Sep.
Celtic Force (IRE) Gale Force Ten gelding out of Karlisse.
Ekanse (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) Dwelt slightly, soon held up in mid-division, ridden to close 2f out, no impression in 6th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Will Be King (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Mar.
Mudlahhim (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Soon chased leaders, a little keen, pushed along over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, not quite reach winner, 2nd of 15, nk behind Rita Levi (9-0) at Galway 7f mdn gd in Jul.
Simon's Gang Equiano gelding out of Fontaine House.
Strongbowe (FR) 10-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, soon headway on outer to track leaders, 5th halfway, closer entering straight, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, headed 100 yards out, no impression closing stages, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Brogue (9-5) at Cork 1m 2f mdn gd in May.
Wish Me (IRE) Elzaam gelding out of Hawthorn Echo.
All Class (FR) 40-1 (11-6) Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 2nd, moderate 12th and mistake 3 out, weakened, 14th of 16, dist behind Shantou Sisu (11-8) at Clonmel 2m hcp sft in Mar.
Dedillon (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Soon led briefly, prominent, challenged straight, soon on terms, headed over 1f out, no extra and one pace after, 5th of 12, 5 1/4l behind These Days (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov.
Howdoyathinkifeel (IRE) Society Rock filly out of Skylarking.
Kappa Kayleigh (IRE) Alhebayeb filly out of Nordkappe.
Silk Air (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) A little slow into stride, towards rear, headway straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 9th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Pocotaligo (9-1) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Oct.
Tiffany's Power (IRE) Frozen Power filly out of Tiffany's Echo.
Wiggles (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Mid-division on outer, weakened from 4f out, never a factor, 15th of 18, dist behind Gold Speed (12-0) at Navan 2m gd in Sep.
El Padre (USA) Declaration Of War gelding out of Tashawak.
Red Leader Exceed And Excel gelding out of Najraan.
Keep The Receipt (IRE) Helmet gelding out of Wagtail.
Lovely Buvinda (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 9th of 11, 12 1/4l behind Strong Johnson (9-5) at Navan 5f mdn sft in Oct.