Racecards
17:00 Thurles (IRE)
Premier County Handicap Hurdle (80-102)
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f 216y
- Going: Yielding (Yielding to Soft in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €11,000 added
- Winner: €6,775
- 2nd: €2,101
- 3rd: €1,002
- 4th: €450
- Form 060-579
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer Mrs Y Dunleavy
- Jockey Mr L P Gilligan
chased leaders early, mid-division before halfway, ridden towards rear 3 out, no impression and kept on one pace straight
- Form 921351
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer E M O'Sullivan
- Jockey C A Landers
mid-division, 9th after 4 out, ridden and no impression entering straight, under pressure in 7th before last, kept on same pace run-in
- Form P04-84P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer E P Harty
- Jockey M A Enright
mid-division, progress in 7th after 4 out, led before next, ridden and pressed entering straight, kept on under pressure, headed last, no extra in 3rd run-in
- Form 2-36041
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer J J Mangan
- Jockey P F Mangan
mid-division, progress into 6th 5 out, ridden in 5th entering straight, under pressure in 4th before last, kept on same pace
- Form 313211-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer E O'Grady
- Jockey D E Splaine
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and lost place entering straight, no impression in 10th 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form F03034
- Age 5
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 98
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey R M Power
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight, weakened
- Form 499130
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 97
towards rear, slight mistake in rear and ridden 4 out, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace from before last
- Form 590093
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 96
held up towards rear, progress 3 out, 3rd entering straight, improved to challenge after 2 out, ridden to lead last, kept on strongly to go clear run-in, comfortably
- Form 36/90-U7
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer J J Walsh
- Jockey A McCurtin
chased leaders, 6th halfway, closer in 3rd after 4 out, ridden in 6th entering straight, no impression before last, kept on same pace run-in
- Form 503770
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer P Hogan
- Jockey D E Mullins
prominent and disputed early, chased leaders from 2nd, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge entering straight, under pressure in 3rd before last, 4th and slight mistake last, soon no extra
- Form 6B-1000
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer R O'Leary
- Jockey Ricky Doyle
rear of mid-division, ridden entering straight, under pressure in 10th before last, kept on same pace
Rebel Ace (IRE)
246- Form 052/033-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 91
- Trainer W J Burke
- Jockey Phillip Enright
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 3 out, no extra from next
- Form 644-0F7
- Age 4
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer M Hourigan
- Jockey Paul Townend
held up towards rear, progress 3 out, 4th entering straight, ridden before 2 out where mistake, soon no extra and weakened
- Form 280170
- Age 9
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey C D Maxwell
ran freely and soon disputed, headed 3rd, 2nd halfway, no extra 3 out, soon weakened
- Form PP0-56P
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 88
held up towards rear, progress 3 out, 9th entering straight, ridden in 5th before last, 3rd last, kept on to 2nd run-in, no impression on winner
- Form 22P0/00-
- Age 11
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer M McCullagh
- Jockey P D Kennedy
led and disputed, ran freely early, headed before 3 out, soon no extra and weakened
- Form 0U3728
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer Miss D O'Shea
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, slight mistake and ridden 3 out, soon no impression and kept on one pace
- Form 154506
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 86
- Trainer P J Duffy
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and lost place entering straight, no impression in 8th before last, kept on one pace
- Form 760061
- Age 10
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 85
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
It's difficult to see past MICK THE JIVER (NAP), who improved out of all recognition over fences at the end of last season ending up with a rating of 130. He's on a 32lb lower mark over hurdles and can hardly be opposed despite a long absence. Gold Smoke arrives in top form having won at Tipperary in the summer and on heavy ground at Limerick last month. Conna Cross is still a maiden over timber but made a winning start over fences at Tramore and that's where his future lies while the consistent Mistheatre is another without a win over hurdles. Meadow Cross ran poorly over fences at Fairyhouse but her earlier runs over the smaller obstacles include beating a big field at Clonmel so she can get into the action.
Formwatch
Bomber Jackson (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Held up, impeded 6th, no impression from before straight, 9th of 16, 26 1/2l behind Granny Biddy (10-12) at Cork 2m 3f Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Gold Smoke (IRE) 11-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, progress into 4th 4 out, led approaching 3 out, ridden before 2 out, kept on well from before last, won at Listowel 3m hcp hvy in Sep beating I Will Follow (11-4) by 4l, 16 ran.
State Of Origin (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, trailing 3 out, pulled up before next, at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Conna Cross (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Held up in touch, closer in 3rd at 11th, slight mistake 2 out, led on inner from last, stayed on well to soon assert, won at Tramore 2m 6f Yielding in Oct beating Castlewhite (11-5) by 2 3/4l, 5 ran.
Mick The Jiver 3-1 (10-1) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, closer in 3rd after 5 out, challenged 4 out, led narrowly 3 out, ridden to assert before last, kept on well run-in, won at Navan 3m hcp hvy in Mar beating Kilcarry Bridge (10-10) by 6 1/2l, 9 ran.
Mistheatre (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Mid-division, progress into 3rd entering straight, ridden and disputed 2 out, under pressure in 2nd before last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace, 4th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Antimatter (11-7) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Meadow Cross (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Pushed along at stages from early, soon towards rear, bumped 3rd, no impression 4 out, slight mistake next and no extra, 14th of 16, dist behind Fenlon's Hill (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Carrigready (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Soon towards rear, closer order approaching 4 out, slight mistake 3 out, soon closed travelling smoothly, one pace from 2 out and no impression in 3rd when slight mistake last, 3rd of 9, 9 1/4l behind Just Get Cracking (11-9) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Presentingoscar (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Mid-division on inner, pushed along on inner after 3 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 19, 23l behind Fairymount Boy (10-11) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hvy in Sep.
Perfect Leader (IRE) 11-1 (10-12) Towards rear, ridden and no impression 2 out, no extra before last, 12th of 17, 20 3/4l behind Antimatter (11-7) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Queeny (IRE) 9-1 (11-11) Soon tracked leaders, not always fluent jumping, 4th after halfway, under pressure after 3 out, weakened after next, 12th of 16, dist behind Alaliya (11-5) at Ballinrobe 3m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Rebel Ace (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Mid-division on inner, 7th 4 out, pushed along from next, ridden in moderate 5th next, went moderate 3rd approaching last, kept on one pace run-in, 3rd of 18, 5 1/4l behind Graphic Legacy (11-2) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hvy in Feb.
Not Touch 10-1 (10-13) Mid-division early, 7th before 4th, slight mistake 3 out, kept on same pace from after 2 out, 7th of 12, 8 3/4l behind Broder (10-12) at Cork 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Uptake 9-1 (11-11) Chased leaders under keen hold, not fluent 1st, good progress into 2nd after 6th, further progress to dispute lead before 4 out, ridden and headed from 2 out, soon no extra and weakened, 10th of 13, dist behind Poormans Hill (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Cher Why Not (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Mid-division, dropped to 14th after 5th, 17th after 8th, no extra after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Tipperary 3m hcp gd in Jul.
Candle Island (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Held up, 8th at 4th, no danger when badly hampered 3 out, 10th of 13, dist behind Lieutenant Colonel (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 2f Yielding in Oct.
The Rap Queen (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Held up, 12th at 4th, headway approaching straight to soon chase leaders, no impression from 2 out, 8th of 14, 16 1/4l behind No Pressure Pat (10-6) at Tipperary 3m hcp sft in Oct.
Courtin Bb (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Held up, moderate 9th after 5th, some headway but one pace from after 3 out, 6th of 13, 32 1/4l behind Mullinavat (11-3) at Tramore 2m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Megara 25-1 (10-2) Led, clear from 6th, slight mistake 8th, reduced advantage 4 out, ridden and joined 2 out, soon headed, kept on in 2nd from last, no extra close home and dropped to 3rd, 3rd of 17, 1l behind Antimatter (11-7) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Pound A Stroke (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Mid-division, mistakes, weakened before 3 out, never a factor, 7th of 10, dist behind Nellie Pledge (10-11) at Sligo 2m 4f mdn gd in Aug.
Grey Mountain Mist (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Mid-division, closer in 6th from 6th, ridden to challenge after 2 out, led before last, kept on well under pressure run-in, won at Thurles 2m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct beating Bellgrove (11-9) by 2 1/4l, 16 ran.