Racecards
15:05 Thurles (IRE)
Holycross Handicap Hurdle (80-95)
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- €10,000 added
- Winner: €6,000
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €1,000
- 4th: €500
- Form 804431
- Age 10
- Weight 12-1
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey P J Cawley
tracked leaders, prominent and disputed lead after 3rd, led 4 out, pressed after next and headed 2 out, soon no extra
- Form 529549
- Age 6
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer J J Mangan
- Jockey O R Brown
rear of mid-division, 9th and pushed along after 3 out, kept on one pace in straight, never a factor
- Form 20-8260
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 91
tracked leaders, headway to dispute lead after 4th, headed 4 out, pushed along and lost place before next, soon weakened, tailed off
- Form 0735-63
- Age 5
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer E Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
held up towards rear, headway approaching 3 out, 5th when jumped right 2 out, pushed along and no impression in 4th approaching last, no extra
- Form P70FU7
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer P W Flynn
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
always towards rear, mistake 1st, never a factor, no threat from 3 out, tailed off
- Form 070
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer G J Power
- Jockey R P Treacy
towards rear, no impression after 4 out, pushed along and some headway on outer 2 out, kept on one pace, never a factor
- Form 80-92P0
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 88
towards rear, mistake 1st, headway on outer after 4 out, ridden and no extra after next, eased, tailed off
- Form 0-58
- Age 4
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer C O'Dwyer
- Jockey Ricky Doyle
towards rear, pushed along in rear of mid-division after 3 out, no impression from next, no extra, never a factor
- Form 05/000-1
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 82
- Trainer W J Austin
- Jockey T Ryan
mid-division, 4th halfway, headway to challenge 3 out and led next, pushed along and soon asserted, 3 lengths clear last, ridden and kept on run-in
- Form P53U27
- Age 4
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
prominent early on inner, soon settled back in mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along and no extra after 3 out, weakened, tailed off
- Form 6409F6
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 85
mid-division, 8th halfway, lost place 4 out and no extra from next, tailed off
- Form 559980
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 88
- Trainer D A Kiely
- Jockey J S McGarvey
mid-division, some headway on inner entering straight and slightly hampered 2 out, ridden and no impression in 6th approaching last, kept on one pace
- Form 709-00
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer V T O'Brien
- Jockey J J Slevin
tracked leaders, mid-division halfway, headway into 3rd 3 out, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression on winner in 2nd before last, kept on well run-in
Zinat (IRE)
14- Form 00760-4
- Age 5
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 84
- Trainer R J McGrath
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
prominent and led briefly 4th, 3rd halfway, pushed along and lost place after 3 out, no extra in straight
- Form 5860-07
- Age 8
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer M J O'Connor
- Jockey C J Orr
tracked leaders, disputed lead briefly 3rd, 5th halfway, soon pushed along and dropped towards rear, detached after 4 out, pulled up after next
- Form 6U900-0
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer S Curling
- Jockey Phillip Enright
mid-division, headway 3 out and 4th next, soon ridden and 3rd approaching last, no impression run-in
- Form 068-050
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey J P O'Sullivan
rear of mid-division, never a factor, no impression after 3 out, no extra from next
- Form 89/0587
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer P J F Hassett
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
soon led, headed after 3rd, tracked leaders and 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, ridden and no extra after next
- Form 907
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 87
- Form 00-600
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 83
- Form 780058
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 80
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Solar Heat is the only course winner in the line-up having scored over fences two years ago. She's been racing over hurdles all year and got her reward on heavy ground at Fairyhouse last week and though 6lb higher should again give good account. Percy B Shelley has never won over timber but produced his best run to date over the trip at Gowran last month so is greatly respected. THE CHAPEL FIELD is turned out quickly after scoring over 2m4f at Fairyhouse on Tuesday. He has a 5lb penalty but is probably still ahead of the handicapper so looks the one to beat. No Way Jack, 2-64 on the Flat, has had nine starts over hurdles without winning and looks high enough in the weights while Deauville Society had been running quite well until a poor effort at Clonmel.
Formwatch
Solar Heat (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders on outer, 8th 3 out, ridden in 6th 2 out, went 4th at last, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hvy in Nov beating Mighty Jeremy (11-4) by 2l, 16 ran.
Capture The Action (IRE) 11-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 3rd 4 out, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression in 5th approaching last where mistake, no extra run-in, 9th of 17, 19 1/2l behind Robin Gold (10-9) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
No Way Jack (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division, no impression 3 out and no extra in straight, kept on one pace, never a factor, 11th of 18, 17 1/2l behind Arizengo (10-11) at Thurles 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Percy B Shelley 8-1 (11-7) In rear, slight mistake and slightly hampered at 1st, progress from 4 out, went 12th next, ridden in 5th entering straight, no impression on leaders in 3rd before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 20, 8 1/2l behind Wild Desire (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Subset (IRE) 40-1 (11-6) Mid-division, progress into 5th 3 out, ridden to dispute entering straight, mistake 2 out and headed, under pressure in 3rd and slight mistake last, soon no extra, 7th of 14, 12 1/4l behind Robin Gold (11-6) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp sft in Oct.
Dubheen 100-1 (11-4) Waited with, soon raced in 11th, not always fluent jumping, never a factor, 11th of 18, dist behind The Big Galloper (11-4) at Roscommon 2m 4f mdn hvy in Sep.
My Galway Girl (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Led, pushed along and headed approaching straight, no extra after 2 out, weakened, 12th of 17, 34 1/4l behind Robin Gold (10-9) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Paula's Prayer (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Waited with, 10th from 4th, some headway approaching straight, kept on same pace from 2 out, 8th of 16, 12l behind Tomeric (11-7) at Roscommon 1m 7f mdn sft in Sep.
The Chapel Field (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, 6th 3 out, headway to dispute lead entering straight, ridden and led 2 out, soon clear, stayed on well run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov beating Ahgetawayoutadat (11-0) by 3 3/4l, 16 ran.
Deauville Society (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 7th halfway, moderate 6th 3 out, ridden and no impression before straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 18, 19 1/2l behind Billy's Angel (11-10) at Clonmel 2m 1f hcp sft in Oct.
Bridget Cottage (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along approaching 2 out and no impression in 5th entering straight, no extra, 6th of 15, 20 1/4l behind Pakens Rock (11-12) at Galway 2m 1f mdn sft in Sep.
Jiving Jerry (IRE) 13-2 (11-3) Held up, slight mistake 5th, ridden in moderate 13th 3 out, soon no impression, 10th of 18, 28 3/4l behind Billy's Angel (11-10) at Clonmel 2m 1f hcp sft in Oct.
Western Doyen (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, lost place before 2 out where not fluent, no extra, 10th of 16, 28 1/2l behind Georgieshore (10-12) at Galway 2m 3f hcp sft in Oct.
Zinat (IRE) 14-1 (10-4) Mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, ridden in 7th 3 out, no impression before 2 out, moderate 5th last, kept on one pace, 4th of 16, 12 3/4l behind Theatre Run (11-3) at Thurles 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Hugh Divots (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, mistake at 1st, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 8th of 10, dist behind Macho Mover (11-3) at Tramore 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Knockanora Lady (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, ridden and no extra before 3 out, 17th of 18, dist behind Billy's Angel (11-10) at Clonmel 2m 1f hcp sft in Oct.
Ricky Langford (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Prominent, 2nd 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, 10th of 16, 29 1/2l behind Solar Heat (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hvy in Nov.
Mosstown Miller (IRE) 16-1 (10-6) In rear, no impression from 3 out, some modest late progress, 7th of 15, 23l behind Premier D'troice (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Sarah Ash Calum (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Waited with in rear, a little keen, no impression from 6th, some headway and kept on without threatening from before 3 out, 7th of 19, 32 1/2l behind Beacon Edge (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn Yielding in Oct.
Pull The Other One (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, under pressure after 2 out, weakened, 12th of 16, 34 1/4l behind Georgieshore (10-12) at Galway 2m 3f hcp sft in Oct.
Clouncerna (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, 8th of 18, 24l behind Billy's Angel (11-10) at Clonmel 2m 1f hcp sft in Oct.