Racecards
14:25 Tramore (IRE)
Waterford & Tramore Directors (Ladies) Maiden
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 1m 6f
- Going: Good to Firm, Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- €6,999 added
- Winner: €4,830
- 2nd: €1,121
- 3rd: €490
- 4th: €280
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Michael G Cleary
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
rear of mid-division best, dropped behind from over 6f out, tailed off
- Form 3-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer C F Swan
- Jockey Miss E McCutcheon
prominent, keen hold early, 3rd 4f out, moderate 2nd under pressure over 1f out, dropped to 3rd again and kept on inside final furlong
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer P J Flynn
- Jockey Miss E A Lalor
slowly away, soon rear of mid-division, moderate 7th 4f out, moderate 6th 3f out, no extra from under 2f out
- Form 325/26-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 65
- Trainer D T Hughes
- Jockey Mrs Pauline Condon
soon chased leaders, moderate 8th 4f out, kept on without threatening under pressure from under 2f out
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey Miss K Harrington
soon led, headed 4f out, no extra from under 2f out
- Age 5
- Weight 11-0
- Trainer Michael G Cleary
- Jockey Miss S K McCarthy
chased leaders, pushed along after 6f out, dropped behind 5f out, tailed off
- Form 5-65
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer D Marnane
- Jockey Miss J M Mangan
slowly away, towards rear, moderate 9th 4f out, moderate 7th 3f out, kept on same pace under pressure from under 2f out
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Miss A O'Brien
soon mid-division, moderate 5th 4f out, 3rd under pressure and closed from 1f out, stayed on well final to lead to lead closing stages
- Age 7
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer P Sinnott
- Jockey Miss A Foley
chased leaders, closed to lead 4f out, ridden clear under 2f out, reduced lead under 1f out, kept on, headed closing stages
- Age 5
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer J Halpin
- Jockey Miss J A Kidd
chased leaders, moderate 4th for much, kept on same pace under pressure from under 2f out
- Form 6
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
- Trainer P J Flynn
- Jockey Miss A B O'Connor
towards rear, moderate 9th 4f out, kept on without threatening under pressure from under 2f out
In depth
Verdict
Useful chaser Montero has won a bumper but hasn't been successful in any sphere for almost two years. Long Strand won a Thurles chase in March but has pulled up in the Scottish and Irish Nationals subsequently. Native Palm has shown a little promise over timber though not as much as Benefit Of Porter and Apt Manor. The former had her first run since September when a close third at Downpatrick last month while Willie Mullins' mare, who landed a maiden at Galway in October, is another who has a recent effort over timber behind her. MISTER MUSIC MAN has been in fine form in bumpers and his easy success at Downpatrick a couple of weeks ago points to his chances here.
Formwatch
Jeune D'Esprit (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Mid-division, weakened over 4f out, 17th of 22, well behind Bullock Harbour (11-11) at Punchestown 2m 1f N H flat gf in May '10.
Long Strand (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Led, ridden and headed entering straight, 3rd and outpaced 2f out, kept on again inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 4l behind The Bull Hayes (9-7) at Tipperary 1m 6f stks in Apr '10.
Mister Music Man (IRE) 9-4 (12-0) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 4th 5f out, improved in 3rd 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on strongly, easily, won at Downpatrick 2m 2f N H flat gf in May beating Uncle Jacko (11-7) by 7l, 9 ran.
Montero (IRE) 4-1 (9-12) Soon tracked leaders, close 2nd halfway, ridden and outpaced over 4f out, soon lost place, 6th and no extra from 2f out, 6th of 8, 19l behind Don Leone (9-4) at Killarney 1m 6f mdn stks gf in Jul.
Native Palm (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Soon mid-division, 5th 3 out, no impression under pressure approaching next, left 4th from last, 4th of 18, 10l behind Blackwell Synergy (11-4) at Tipperary 2m 5yo mdn hdl gf in May.
Rapid Fire 16-1 (12-0) Prominent, weakened quickly 6f out, soon behind, completely tailed off, last of 16, well behind Rourke's Cross (12-0) at Limerick 2m 5yo nhf gd in May.
Some Slam (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Towards rear, 7th approaching straight, 5th and challenged over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 1 1/4l behind Porthaw (9-7) at Clonmel 1m 2f mdn stks gf in May.
Apt Manor (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, mainly in 4th, pushed along in 2nd approaching 2 out, soon lost place and no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 12l behind Lend A Hand Son (11-12) at Sligo 2m nh nov hdl gf in May.
Benefit Of Porter (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Chased leader in 2nd, led before 3 out, ridden and challenged last, soon headed, no extra run-in and kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Leblon (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hdl gf in May.
Shady Pines (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Soon chased leader, closed approaching 4 out, raced wide and led approaching 3 out, soon clear, stayed on well run-in, easily, won at Sligo 2m mdn hdl sft in May beating Down Under (10-13) by 11l, 16 ran.
Simply Ravishing (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Dwelt, towards rear, kept on without threatening under pressure straight, 6th of 11, 16l behind Porthaw (9-7) at Clonmel 1m 2f mdn stks gf in May.