Racecards
16:05 Sligo (IRE)
Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 3m 1f 150y
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- €13,000 added
- Winner: €7,800
- 2nd: €2,600
- 3rd: €1,300
- 4th: €650
- Form 2/6312-
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer Jonathan Sweeney
- Jockey D F O'Regan
held up, closer after 5 out, 3rd 3 out, ridden to challenge entering straight, led last, kept on well
- Form 2123F-2
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Jordan Gainford
close up, disputed at times, slight mistake 4th, slight mistake 2 out and soon ridden in 3rd, no extra in 4th before last, kept on one pace
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer J P Ryan
- Jockey D E Mullins
held up in rear, slight mistake 2nd, mistake 3rd and slight mistake 4th, slight mistake 3 out, progress into 4th before 2 out, ridden into 3rd entering straight, kept on run-in to go 2nd closing stages
- Form 0-B9026
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey A W Short
led and disputed, slight mistake 5th, slight mistake 8th and soon headed, slight mistake next, 4th 3 out, ridden and no extra before next
- Form F222-42
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
chased leaders, ran freely, 3rd halfway, disputed after 8th, led before 4 out, ridden and pressed entering straight, headed last, kept on same pace run-in
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer P A Fahy
- Jockey Sarah Kavanagh
held up, ridden and no impression before 2 out, soon no extra
- Form 5
- Age 4
- Weight 10-12
- Trainer S Curling
- Jockey Cian Quirke
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Churchstonewarrior has compiled a consistent record between the flags, in bumpers and on his sole hurdling start and looks a useful prospect for Jonathan Sweeney. He hasn't been seen since February though and may just need the run. Therefore, HUMBLE GLORY, a three-time runner-up over hurdles is just preferred. The Elliott mare receives the mares' allowance, Jordan Gainford claims a further 5lb and she has no fitness issues after running a close second at Roscommon in late September. The step-up in trip is also expected to suit. The admirably consistent Midnight It Is cannot be ruled out and completes the shortlist along with guaranteed stayer, Lanziano.
Formwatch
Churchstonewarrior (IRE) 11-10fav (12-0) Mid-division, progress int 6th after 4 out, 4th next, close 3rd and slight mistake 2 out, ridden to challenge before last, mistake last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 16, 3l behind Ain't That A Shame (11-6) at Thurles 2m 7f mdn hvy in Feb.
Humble Glory (IRE) 5-6fav (11-9) In touch, 4th before 9th, improved to 3rd after 4 out, progress to 2nd 3 out, ridden before 2 out, kept on run-in, held, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind De Lady In Red (11-9) at Roscommon 2m 4f mdn gd in Sep.
Highland Sting (IRE) Scorpion gelding out of Garrienderk Mist.
Lanziano (FR) 22-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 5th and ridden entering straight, no impression before last, under pressure and kept on one pace, 6th of 16, 5 1/2l behind Captain Kangaroo (12-0) at Listowel 3m mdn Good - Yielding in Sep.
Midnight It Is 4-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along after 2 out, went 2nd at last, soon ridden and no impression on winner, kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 3 3/4l behind Kingston Retreat (10-13) at Downpatrick 2m 5f mdn sft in Oct.
Coolaney Express (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, slow 1st, detached 4 out, no extra from next, never a factor, 11th of 14, dist behind Easca Peasca (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Oct.
Young Moloney (IRE) 80-1 (11-2) Mid-division, mistake 1st, ridden and no impression after 3 out, moderate 9th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 18, dist behind Skippin Court (11-9) at Listowel 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Sep.
Western Lad (IRE) 125-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division, slow 4th, mistake 5th and towards rear, in rear when not fluent 5 out, pushed along and detached next, well before when pulled up before 2 out, at Listowel 3m mdn Good - Yielding in Sep.