Racecards
14:05 Thurles (IRE)
Racing Again February 23rd Handicap Chase
- 14 Runners
- Distance: 2m 77y
- Going: Good to Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €11,001 added
- Winner: €6,600
- 2nd: €2,200
- 3rd: €1,099
- 4th: €550
- Form 1455-04
- Age 8
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey Phillip Enright
tracked leader, dropped to 9th before 5th, lost place and under pressure at 6th, no extra before 2 out
- Form 74U864
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey C Brassil
rear of mid-division, 7th before 5th, no impression in 8th 2 out, weakened before last
- Form 9702P4
- Age 9
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer C Coakley
- Jockey Gary Noonan
led, pressed at 3rd, joined after 4 out, led before 3 out, headed 2 out, lost place and weakened entering straight
- Form 148066
- Age 11
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey Simon Torrens
rear, 13th before 5th, effort after 2 out, no impression in 8th before last
- Form 084-280
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 101
- Trainer E Bolger
- Jockey T Joseph Kelly
in touch, 3rd before 5th where not fluent, not fluent 4 out, dropped to 4th 3 out where mistake, stayed on in 3rd before last, no impression on leaders run-in
- Form 607636
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer P J Flynn
- Jockey B W Harvey
in touch, 6th before 5th, 8th after 4 out, under pressure before 2 out, weakened approaching straight
- Form 71P-669
- Age 11
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer P Kiely
- Jockey A McCurtin
tracked leader, dropped to 5th before 5th, 7th after 4 out, not fluent in 6th 2 out, no impression in 5th before last, kept on without threatening in 4th closing stages
- Form 156-179
- Age 9
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer M Kennedy
- Jockey M J M O'Sullivan
towards rear, 12th before 5th, progress after 2 out, no impression in 7th last, kept on, never nearer
- Form 132P-PP
- Age 13
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer V C Ward
- Jockey Dillon Maxwell
rear of mid-division, 8th before 5th, lost place after 3 out, weakened after 2 out, refused last
- Form 016700
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer Aengus King
- Jockey Gavin Brouder
close up on outer, closed at 3rd, on terms after 4 out, headed before 3 out, led narrowly 2 out, ridden and headed before last, led run-in where bumped, kept on, headed close home
- Form 105599
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey P J O'Hanlon
in rear, 10th before 5th, headway 4 out, progress in 5th 2 out, no impression on principals in 4th before last where not fluent, weakened run-in
- Form F-44P88
- Age 9
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer G Ahern
- Jockey C P O'Shea
towards rear, 11th before 5th, headway before 4 out, no impression in 5th after 4 out, dropped to 7th 2 out, weakened before last
- Form 3P904F
- Age 9
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer Brendan Walsh
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
close up, 4th before 5th, closed in 3rd 3 out, travelled well in 2nd entering straight, led narrowly before last, headed run-in, soon edged right and bumped rival, kept on best to lead close home
- Form 902P85
- Age 10
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer M J McDonagh
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
rear of mid-division, not fluent at 1st and 3rd, 14th before 5th, under pressure and slightly detached after 6th, detached 4 out, weakened and pulled up before 3 out
- Form 0538P5
- Age 9
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer C O'Dwyer
- Jockey C G O'Dwyer
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Previous results
In depth
Verdict
A low-grade handicap with few in form though ITSALONGLONGROAD led until two out when tackling an extended 2m1f at Limerick and the quicker ground should enable him to last longer. Ena Baie is another likely to be suited by dropping in trip while five-times hurdles winner Ardamir ran well on just his third start over fences at Naas. Dreamsrmadeofthis found 3m much too far here last time while Bite That has been racing in heavy conditions and his only hurdles victory came on good ground. Withallduerespect has won on good ground over fences and has changed stables.
Formwatch
Junior Rattler (IRE) 22-1 (11-12) Rear, behind from 8th, never a factor, remote 4th entering straight, 4th of 6, dist behind James Du Berlais (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f sft in Jan.
Peckham Springs (IRE) 5-1 (11-5) Towards rear, progress to 5th after 6th, took closer order in 4th before 4 out, mistake 3 out, improved to 3rd before 2 out where mistake, weakened before last, dropped to moderate 4th run-in, 4th of 8, 27 1/2l behind Whiskeywealth (11-5) at Tramore 1m 7f hvy in Jan.
Itsalonglongroad 25-1 (11-12) Soon led, pushed along and headed approaching 2 out, no extra in 3rd before last, ridden and dropped to 4th close home, 4th of 12, 15 1/2l behind Bonnie Kellie (11-1) at Limerick 2m 2f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Ardamir (FR) 50-1 (12-0) Towards rear, some progress from 2 out (usual 4 out), ridden in 10th bypassing 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 17, 9 3/4l behind Know The Game (11-6) at Naas 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Dreamsrmadeofthis (IRE) 6-1 (11-11) Towards rear, 11th halfway, progress into 6th approaching 3 out, slight mistake and soon weakened, no impression from next, 11th of 17, 35l behind Lizrona (11-6) at Thurles 3m hcp Yielding in Dec.
Bite That (IRE) 16-1 (11-11) Mid-division, went 3rd at 9th, ridden in 3rd 2 out, no impression entering straight, weakened, 6th of 13, 29 1/2l behind Soloman Lane (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Thedancingfarrier (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Towards rear, 12th halfway, pushed along in last approaching 3 out, moderate headway into 8th after 2 out, no extra from next, 9th of 17, 27 1/4l behind Lizrona (11-6) at Thurles 3m hcp Yielding in Dec.
Withallduerespect (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 6th halfway, badly hampered 5 out and no threat from next, no extra, 9th of 16, dist behind Temptationinmilan (11-2) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Spare Brakes (IRE) 40-1 (11-11) Led, pushed along and headed 3 out, soon no extra and weakened, pulled up before 2 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Chainofconsequence (IRE) 28-1 (11-8) Settled behind leaders, ridden in 8th entering straight, soon no extra, 13th of 20, dist behind Listenheretomejack (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Berliet Express (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, no impression and slight mistake 2 out, slight mistake last, never a danger, 9th of 10, 33l behind Union Park (11-3) at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in Jan.
General Ryan (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Led and disputed, headed 5th, close 4th when bad mistake and left 3rd at last (usual 3 out), weakened before straight, 8th of 17, 25l behind Know The Game (11-6) at Naas 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Added Bonus (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Mid-division, 6th when fell at last (usual 3 out), at Naas 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Fly De Megaudais (FR) 20-1 (10-4) Mid division, 4th halfway, 5th 3 out, soon ridden and no extra from 2 out, kept on, 5th of 12, 18 1/4l behind Bonnie Kellie (11-1) at Limerick 2m 2f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Ena Baie (FR) 18-1 (11-10) Mid-division early, towards rear halfway, progress into 7th 3 out, ridden in 6th next, soon no impression and kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 19 1/4l behind Difficult Decision (11-3) at Thurles 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Elusive Rebeldom (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Towards rear, 12th after 5th, good headway before 3 out, 5th before 2 out, weakened in 6th 2 out, 6th of 14, 20 1/4l behind Ahead Of The Posse (11-11) at Tramore 2m hcp hvy in Jan.