Racecards
15:55 Thurles (IRE)
Holycross Maiden Hurdle
- 10 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f 126y
- Going: Heavy (Soft to Heavy in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €9,999 added
- Winner: €6,000
- 2nd: €2,000
- 3rd: €999
- 4th: €500
Albus (IRE)
17- Form 98
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Jordan Gainford
disputed lead early, tracked leaders and 4th halfway, pushed along entering straight and soon no impression, no extra and slight mistake last
- Form 650
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer E Bolger
- Jockey Mark Walsh
soon led, joined 4 out and headed approaching straight, led again after 2 out and asserted approaching last, kept on well run-in
- Form 90/F
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer P J Gilligan
- Jockey Jack Gilligan
tracked leader, 5th halfway, dropped towards rear after 7th, no extra after 3 out and well behind when pulled up before next
- Form 0/F
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
mid-division early, ran freely, towards rear halfway, no extra approaching straight and behind when pulled up before 2 out
- Form P55/
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer N Slevin
- Jockey Paddy Cleary
mid-division, 6th halfway, 3rd approaching straight, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 0P/0
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Trainer J R Finn
- Jockey Thomas O'Connor
towards rear, pushed along and detached after 5th, soon no extra and behind when pulled up before next
- Form 2/609
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer T O'Brien
- Jockey John Shinnick
towards rear early, 3rd halfway, mistake 7th, pushed along and lost place after 3 out, soon weakened, well behind and pulled up before next
- Form 0666
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 83
- Trainer G Scott
- Jockey Phillip Enright
rear of mid-division, 5th 3 out, no impression approaching straight and soon no extra, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 60607U
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer R Murphy
- Jockey Dylan Whelan
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, disputed lead 4 out and led briefly approaching straight, ridden after 2 out and no impression on winner from before last, kept on one pace
- Form 00/00P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer C Byrnes
- Jockey Mr A D Bustin
always towards rear, never a factor, no extra after 3 out, well behind and pulled up before next
In depth
Formwatch
Albus (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division, no threat from 3 out, no extra in straight, 8th of 14, dist behind Shabby Hill (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Blow Wind Blow (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division, slight mistake last (before straight), soon pushed along and no impression, kept on one pace, 11th of 25, 36 1/4l behind Future Prospect (11-5) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding in Jan.
Danalii (IRE) 250-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, never a factor, no impression when fell last, at Fairyhouse 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Eliodam (FR) 13-8fav (11-12) Led, veered right and jumped roadway before 4th, soon headed, 2nd when fell 5th, at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Private Policy (IRE) 18-1 (12-0) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, 5th and pushed along 6f out, soon no extra and weakened, completely tailed off, 5th of 6, dist behind Ballygunner Castle (12-0) at Limerick 2m 3f Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Sacramental (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, pushed along early straight and no extra after 2 out, 12th of 15, dist behind Needs Must (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn sft in Jan.
Ballingurteen (IRE) 150-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, moderate 7th entering straight, no extra, 9th of 17, dist behind Radiator Springs (10-13) at Clonmel 2m 1f mdn hvy in Jan.
Matilauna (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Towards rear, pushed along 3 out, ridden in 7th before next, no impression when mistake last, no extra, 6th of 15, 16 1/2l behind No Cure (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Not Leaving Yet (IRE) 300-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, mistake and unseated rider 1st, at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn sft in Jan.
Shuil Swift (IRE) 40-1 (11-5) Led early, ran freely, headed 1st and tracked leader, slight mistake 4th, disputed lead halfway, not fluent 4 out, mistake and headed 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Supreme Axel (IRE) 300-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, pushed along from 3 out and soon no impression, 13th of 18, dist behind Changeyourstars (10-13) at Limerick 2m 4f mdn hvy in Dec.