Racecards
19:05 Wexford (IRE)
Belmont Handicap (47-60)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 1m 100y
- Going: Good, Good to Firm in places
- Surface: Turf
- €6,999 added
- Winner: €4,830
- 2nd: €1,121
- 3rd: €490
- 4th: €280
- Form 00-3503
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 60
- Trainer T Collins
- Jockey Mr D J Benson
tracked leaders, 4th 2f out, no impression under pressure inside final furlong, kept on same pace
- Form 904000
- Age 6
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 58
towards rear, ran on well without threatening under pressure from over 1f out
- Form 1640-09
- Age 5
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 55
tracked leaders, 2nd 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure from 1f out
- Form 476317
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer D M Leigh
- Jockey Joseph O'Brien
mid-division best, niggled along before halfway, eased when beaten from under 2f out
- Form 0-58520
- Age 5
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 55
- Trainer M J Grassick
- Jockey N G McCullagh
prominent, led from 3f out, headed 2f out, soon no extra
- Form 50-0604
- Age 4
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 54
- Trainer F Ennis
- Jockey B A Curtis
soon tracked leaders, challenged from 3f out, gained narrow lead from 2f out, headed and kept on same pace inside final furlong
- Form 000510-
- Age 6
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer J T Gorman
- Jockey K J Manning
prominent, 3rd from halfway, no extra from 1f out
- Form 780726
- Age 9
- Weight 9-4
- Official Rating 50
- Trainer L Smyth
- Jockey J A Heffernan
towards rear, progress under pressure from 2f out, challenged and stayed on well final furlong, just failed
- Form 03-7029
- Age 5
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer J T Gorman
- Jockey M C Hussey
soon mid-division, progress under pressure to challenge in 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, soon strongly pressed, all out
- Form 87S604
- Age 4
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 49
- Trainer S J Treacy
- Jockey C P Hoban
led, headed from 3f out, soon no impression
- Form 4086/0-6
- Age 6
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 48
- Trainer D Kinsella
- Jockey W J Supple
mid-division, progress halfway, kept on same pace under pressure from 1 1/2f out
- Form 0000-0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 47
- Trainer Mrs V Keatley
- Jockey S M Gorey
towards rear, eased when beaten from under 2f out
- Form 0090
- Age 4
- Weight 9-1
- Official Rating 47
soon tracked leaders, 6th halfway, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace inside final furlong
- Form 498/0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 55
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Top weight won't be a problem for Landsdowne but he goes best on ground with some give which is unlikely here. Follyfoot has also shown her best form on much softer going than she'll face here while Philosophers Guest ran so poorly last time that she cannot be fancied. Noinformation was seen making late ground over 7f at Roscommon and the longer trip will suit but this can go to the lightly-raced ROCK OF HOPE, well behind Follyfoot on soft ground at Ballinrobe but a close fourth in a strong handicap on fast going at Roscommon last time and looking well handicapped on that form.
Formwatch
Landsdowne (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Always prominent, on terms from before straight, headed and kept on without matching 1st 2 inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1/2l behind Orpens Peach (9-8) at Roscommon 7f hcp 47-60 in Jun.
Metropolis (IRE) 20-1 (9-12) Always behind, 12th of 14, 35l behind Cool Athlete (9-3) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol.
Cristal Island (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Towards rear, kept on same pace under pressure from 2f out, 9th of 14, 6l behind Rock On Ciara (9-8) at Killarney 1m hcp 50-70 gd.
Follyfoot (IRE) 6-1 (9-8) Prominent in chasing group, closer in 3rd before straight, dropped to moderate 5th under 2f out, soon no impression, 7th of 16, 8l behind Hollymount King (8-7) at Gowran Park 1m app hcp 47-60 gf.
Philosophers Guest (IRE) 13-2fav (8-10) Soon mid-division, no impression straight, 14th of 15, 19l behind Sunset Beauty (9-6) at Gowran Park 7f hcp 50-75 gf.
Noinformation (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) A little upset in stalls, soon well off pace in mid-division, moderate 6th approaching straight, closed 2f out, kept on without threatening under pressure final furlong, 4th of 12, 3l behind Core Element (9-5) at Roscommon 7f Fillies Handicap (50-85) (3yo+) gf.
Blue Eyed Miss (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Prominent, 2nd halfway, soon ridden, weakened entering straight, last of 14, 25l behind Harry Days (8-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
King's Jester (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Dwelt, towards rear, kept on same pace under pressure without threatening straight, 6th of 16, 7l behind Hollymount King (8-7) at Gowran Park 1m app hcp 47-60 gf.
Elusive Moon (IRE) 15-2 (8-12) Towards rear, progress to have chance 2f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 9th of 16, 16l behind Acushladear (8-10) at Tipperary 7f hcp 47-65.
Rock Of Hope (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Soon led, strongly pressed 2f out, headed and kept on same pace from 1f out, 4th of 15, 1 1/4l behind An Mhi (9-8) at Roscommon 7f hcp 47-60 gf.
The Gnathologist (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to lead and dispute 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace, 6th of 19, 8l behind Lady Bennett (8-5) at Navan 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gf in Jun.
Lady La Dee Da (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon weakened, last of 18, 35l behind Prince Of Fashion (9-9) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gd.
Topadee (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Towards rear for most, no impression under pressure straight, 12th of 15, 14l behind Tres Froide (9-5) at Listowel 1m hcp 47-60 in Jun.
Hyden (IRE) 22-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression in 6th over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 9th of 18, 8l behind Prince Of Fashion (9-9) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gd.
Acclaimed Piper (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Prominent, tracked leader in 2nd, ridden early straight, no extra from 1 1/2f out, 12th of 18, 11l behind Prince Of Fashion (9-9) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gd.
Appraise (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Soon led, strongly pressed and headed early straight, soon no extra under pressure, weakened, 6th of 8, 21l behind Do The Bosanova (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m 2f app hcp 47-70 gd.
Lily In The Pond 25-1 (9-10) Soon led, headed and no extra approaching straight, tailed off, 10th of 11, 47l behind Kalabaya (9-0) at Limerick 1m 3f 3yo fll stks gd in Jun.