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16:00 Wexford (IRE)
Tomcoole Farm Ltd Maiden Hurdle
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 2m 4f 50y
- Going: Good (Good to Yielding in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €10,501 added
- Winner: €6,300
- 2nd: €2,100
- 3rd: €1,050
- 4th: €525
- Form F242
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey B J Cooper
led and disputed, mistake 4th and slight mistake 6th, bad mistake and unseated rider 7th
- Form P62023
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey K C Sexton
tracked leaders briefly, soon mid-division, pecked 6th, towards rear 6 out, some progress into 6th 4 out, ridden and no impression next, moderate 6th before 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 312-44F
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
disputed early, chased leaders after 2nd, led and disputed after 6th, left in lead 6 out, slight mistake 4 out, ridden and pressed before straight, headed before 2 out, no extra and kept on same pace
- Form 2166F
- Age 7
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer L Kenny
- Jockey Mr J W Kenny
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, progress in 3rd after 3 out, disputed before straight, ridden to lead before 2 out, asserted before last, kept on strongly, easily
- Form F3
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer C O'Dwyer
- Jockey Ricky Doyle
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd and no impression on leaders before straight, disputed 3rd 2 out, fell last
- Form 000F
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer D H Kelly
- Jockey Phillip Enright
held up, mistake 7th, ridden in 6th after 3 out, soon no extra
- Form 4608
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer E Griffin
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
held up early, progress after 6th, 5th next, left 2nd 6 out, slight mistake 4 out, ridden in 4th after next, no impression in moderate 5th 2 out, left 4th last and slight mistake
Sammy Smart
37- Form 694
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer T Gibney
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
held up early, progress after 6th, 5th next, left 2nd 6 out, slight mistake 4 out, ridden in 4th after next, no impression in moderate 5th 2 out, left 4th last and slight mistake
- Form 60452U
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer S O O'Brien
- Jockey C G O'Dwyer
mid-division early, towards rear halfway, ridden into 7th after 3 out, no impression in 4th before 2 out, disputed 3rd 2 out, left 3rd last, kept on one pace
Ximli (IRE)
25- Form 000
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey J P O'Sullivan
always towards rear, slight mistakes 4th, 6th and 6 out, ridden and no extra after 3 out
- Form 40
- Age 5
- Weight 10-11
- Trainer Louise G Lyons
- Jockey Mr T Hamilton
towards rear for most, ridden and no extra after 3 out
- Form 80
- Age 5
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer Miss Ellmarie Holden
- Jockey Mr H C Swan
settled behind leaders, slight mistake 2nd, mistake and unseated rider 7th
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
This looks a much tougher than the average maiden. Three-times Flat winner Chiricahua is penalised but has continued in good form over timber after falling at the last when having every chance at Limerick in September. Lucky Tenner carries a penalty for his bumper victory and he's run up against a couple of smart performers over timber while Eyre Square carries extra for her bumper victory here and was in second when falling three out at Punchestown in February. Another bumper winner, Sadie's Pride, was well supported and in touch when falling two out at Gowran last month while Broken Bond stayed on nicely behind the long odds-on Ramillies at Punchestown. RUN FOR PAT is making steady progress and his close third in what looked a strong maiden at Thurles may be good enough for this. Sammy Smart and The Gradual Slope are others to consider.
Formwatch
Chiricahua (IRE) 10-3 (11-12) Mid-division, lost place before 3rd, 6th after 3 out, headway entering straight, strongly challenged leader before last, ridden to lead narrowly final 150 yards, soon headed, held, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Ballykeel (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Mar.
Lucky Tenner (IRE) 10-3 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden to close on leader before 2 out, under pressure in 3rd before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 16, 10 1/2l behind Jack In The Box (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn sft in Mar.
Eyre Square (IRE) 13-2 (11-7) Chased clear leader, 5th halfway, went moderate 2nd when fell 3 out, at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Sadie's Pride (IRE) 3-1 (11-7) Tracked leader, 3rd to clear leader before 2nd, moderate 3rd at 4th, good headway and closed in 2nd before 3 out, pushed along before 2 out where fell, at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Broken Bond (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, closer 3 out and 3rd before next, pushed along and no impression approaching last, no extra run-in, kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 16l behind Ramillies (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Hard Target (IRE) 150-1 (11-4) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, fell 3 out, at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding in Feb.
Navigator Jack (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Mid-division, slight mistake 4 out, took closer order before 2 out where jumped left, soon weakened, 8th of 15, 15 3/4l behind Backintheroom (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Sammy Smart 50-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along before 2 out and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace run-in, 4th of 13, 16l behind Ramillies (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
The Gradual Slope (IRE) 10-3fav (10-5) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression when mistake and unseated rider 3 out, at Naas 1m 7f hcp sft in Feb.
Ximli (IRE) 400-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, 12th of 13, dist behind Brooklynn Glory (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m mdn Yielding in Mar.
Man After Midnight (IRE) 66-1 (11-11) Always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression approaching straight, no extra over 2f out, eased final furlong, tailed off, last of 12, dist behind Mitiva (10-13) at Thurles 2m sft in Feb.
Hory (FR) 5-2jfav (11-12) Tracked leaders, 4th after 4th, headway after 5th, improved to lead before 3 out, under pressure and headed before 2 out, ridden and weakened after 2 out, 10th of 15, 27l behind Backintheroom (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Atlantian (IRE) 28-1 (11-12) Mid-division, bad mistake 4 out, soon ridden and no impression, 9th of 15, 31 3/4l behind Dartington (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Run For Pat (IRE) 15-2 (11-4) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, under pressure in 3rd before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 5 3/4l behind Falcon Eight (11-12) at Thurles 2m 7f mdn Yielding in Feb.
Atlantic Wonder (IRE) 28-1 (11-12) In rear, moderate 9th 3 out, no impression, never a factor, 7th of 12, dist behind Bodhisattva (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Graigue Girl (IRE) 150-1 (11-7) Always in rear, never a factor, completely tailed off, 16th of 18, dist behind Gjoumi (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Mar.