Racecards
15:50 Sligo (IRE)
Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Novice Hurdle
- 8 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- €14,000 added
- Winner: €9,660
- 2nd: €2,240
- 3rd: €980
- 4th: €560
- Form 346250-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer M Hourigan
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
waited with in 5th, closed approaching 2 out, soon 2nd, on terms on inner into straight, stayed on best under pressure to just edge ahead near finish
- Form 90/15-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer N Madden
- Jockey N P Madden
in touch towards rear, 4th approaching 2 out, soon no impression under pressure and kept on without threatening
- Form 21221P-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
tracked leaders, mainly in 4th, pushed along in 2nd approaching 2 out, soon lost place and no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
- Form 037040-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer J K Magee
- Jockey Mr S F Magee
soon led, joined 3 out, headed and weakened approaching next
- Form 545900-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer R McGlinchey
- Jockey E J O'connell
towards rear for most, never a factor
- Form P00-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer E Doyle
- Jockey M P Butler
towards rear, struggling approaching 4 out, kept on same pace
- Form 066D1-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer C Byrnes
- Jockey D N Russell
tracked leaders, led approaching 2 out, soon ridden and pressed, joined into straight, kept on well run-in, just headed near finish
- Form 0F-
- Age 4
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer N Moran
- Jockey P E Corbett
led, very slow jump 1st, prominent, ridden and on terms 3 out, headed and weakened approaching next
In depth
Verdict
Domination finished first past the post at Clonmel in February but was later disqualified on a technicality. He made amends by easily landing a maiden on the same track and looks a very nice prospect. APT MANOR has competed at a higher level and there was clearly something amiss when she pulled up at Clonmel in November. A winner at Galway earlier she has the look of a useful addition to her powerful yard and Paul Townend looks set for another winner. Lend A Hand Son loves the conditions and should do best of the rest.
Formwatch
Lend A Hand Son (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 11th of 16, 48l behind Last Instalment (11-12) at Limerick 2m 4f nh nov hdl in Apr.
The Hamptons (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Well off pace towards rear, ridden into moderate 5th between last 2, soon no impression and kept on, 5th of 13, 14l behind Steeltown (11-12) at Roscommon 2m nov hdl in Sep.
Apt Manor (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Raced in 3rd, slightly slow jumps 3rd and 4th, dropped to 4th before 5 out, 5th approaching straight, soon no extra and behind when pulled up before last, in a race won by Start Me Up (11-6) at Clonmel 2m 4f nov hdl in Nov, 6 ran.
Harps Counsel (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Led, headed after 3rd, weakened from 3 out, 10th of 14, 25l behind Classic Henri (11-0) at Sedgefield 2m 5f hcp hdl 0-95 (5) gf in Apr.
Lord Friday (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Slowly away, always towards rear, 11th of 15, well behind Traffic Article (10-13) at Downpatrick 2m 6f mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Sixteen Forty Two (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 12th of 15, well behind Steel Park (10-11) at Wexford 2m mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Domination 1-4fav (11-2) Soon tracked leaders, 3rd straight, challenged and on terms 2 out, soon led, pushed out run-in, comfortably, won at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl gd in Apr beating Ninth Legion (10-11) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
Live Trade (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Prominent, 2nd halfway, 3rd under pressure 3 out, soon no extra, moderate 6th when fell last, in a race won by Narima (11-2) at Navan 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy in Feb, 25 ran.