Results From Curragh - Sunday, 16th April 2023
Curragh 13:25 Result
Irish Racehorse Experience At INS Irish EBF Maiden
- 2yo, 5 Runners
- flat, Turf
- Winner £8,876, 2nd £2,858, 3rd £1,354, 4th £602, 5th £301, 6th £150
- Distance 0m 6f 0y
- Going HEAVY
- Off Time 13:25
- Winning Time 01:23
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
took keen hold, disputed lead early, steadied and prominent after 1f, joined leaders going easily from 2f out, led when pushed along over 1f out, soon ridden and faced challenge, ran on and went clear inside final 110yds, comfortably
Tipped by:
- The Irish Sun
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2nd2 ¾
upset in stalls, raced in last but in touch with leaders, headway going okay on far side of group over 1f out, ridden to challenge and went second inside final furlong, kept on but no match for winner
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3rd1 ¼
soon disputed lead, raced in second after 2f, joined leaders when shaken up 2f out, outpaced and lost position when ridden 1f out, ran on when switched right and went third towards finish
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
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4th½
in touch with leaders, pushed along from over 2f out, dropped to last when ridden on near side of group over 1f out, soon headway, bit short of room when switched right inside final 110yds, kept on towards finish, not pace to challenge
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5thnse
disputed lead early, led narrowly after 2f, ridden when joined from 2f out, headed over 1f out, lost second and weakened gradually inside final furlong
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NR
unsuitable ground
Tipped by:
- Alan Sweetman - SPOTLIGHT
Curragh 14:00 Result
Irish National Stud And Gardens Irish EBF Fillies Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)
- 2yo, 8 Runners
- flat, Turf
- Winner £8,876, 2nd £2,858, 3rd £1,354, 4th £602, 5th £301, 6th £150
- Distance 0m 5f 0y
- Going HEAVY
- Off Time 14:00
- Winning Time 01:09
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
travelled strongly, in touch with leaders, dropped to rear before halfway, headway when pushed along against near rail from 1f out, ran on well inside final 110yds, led final strides
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2ndnk
dwelt start, soon in touch with leaders, close up on near side of group 2f out, soon ridden and ran green, kept on well inside final 110yds, forced dead-heat 2nd, just held
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2nddht
took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader halfway, led narrowly and pushed along over 1f out, ridden and faced strong challenge inside final furlong, kept on well but headed final strides, joined for 2nd
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4th3 ¼
in touch with leaders, outpaced when pushed along over 1f out, keeping on when ridden inside final furlong, lost fourth towards finish, not pace to challenge
Tipped by:
- The Irish Sun
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5th1 ¼
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6thnk
dwelt start, in rear, pushed along and outpaced over 1f out, ran green when ridden inside final furlong, ran on inside final 110yds, nearest finish
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7thnse
started quickly, led narrowly, headed when ridden over 1f out, soon weakened
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
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8th4 ½
prominent, pressed leaders when pushed along over 1f out, weakened final furlong, dropped to last and became detached when eased towards finish
Curragh 14:35 Result
Tote Fantasy Who's In Your Stable Irish EBF Maiden
- 3yo, 12 Runners
- flat, Turf
- Winner £7,832, 2nd £2,522, 3rd £1,195, 4th £531, 5th £265, 6th £133
- Distance 1m 2f 0y
- Going HEAVY
- Off Time 14:36
- Winning Time 02:24
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
took keen hold, prominent, disputing second going okay under 2f out, soon challenging, ridden when swerved left 1f out, ran on towards near side to lead towards finish
Naps:
- Cambridge Evening News
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2nd¾
led narrowly, headed and raced in second after 2f, led again when ridden over 2f out, faced strong challenge over 1f out, kept on well but headed towards far side towards finish
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- TOPSPEED
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3rd4 ¼
took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway when ridden and disputing second under 2f out, outpaced 1f out, no extra towards finish, no match for first two
Naps:
- Daily Post
- Racing Post
- Weekender
- punterslounge.com
Tipped by:
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
- Tyrone Molloy - SPOTLIGHT
- The Irish Sun
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4th9
midfield early, lost position after 2f, headway when pushed along from over 3f out, keeping on when ridden over 2f out, went modest fourth inside final furlong
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5th1 ¾
sweating, dwelt start, in rear, headway when pushed along under 4f out, ridden into midfield over 2f out, kept on
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6th½
midfield, minor headway over 4f out, pushed along over 3f out, ridden when switched right over 2f out, briefly went fourth over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
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7th11
raced in second early, led after 2f, pushed along over 3f out, ridden when headed over 2f out, soon weakened gradually
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8th8
upset in stalls, dwelt start, towards rear, pushed along under 5f out, minor headway when ridden over 3f out, made no impression
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9th19
in touch with leaders, weakened gradually from over 3f out
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10th10
always towards rear, pushed along over 4f out, ridden briefly and no extra over 2f out, eased inside final furlong
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11th22
never better than mid-division, lost position when pushed along and weakened 4f out, eased final furlong
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12th26
in rear throughout, ridden and became detached when weakened over 5f out, eased 3f out
Curragh 15:10 Result
SP Or Better Guaranteed With Tote Alleged Stakes (Group 3)
- 4yo+, 5 Runners
- flat, Turf
- Winner £28,717, 2nd £9,248, 3rd £4,381, 4th £1,947, 5th £973, 6th £487
- Distance 1m 2f 0y
- Going HEAVY
- Off Time 15:10
- Winning Time 02:24
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
raced in second, nudged along over 3f out, ridden to challenge over 2f out, stayed on to lead inside final 110yds, won going away
Tipped by:
- Alan Sweetman - SPOTLIGHT
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2nd1 ½
started quickly, led, faced challenge but going okay over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed inside final 110yds, no extra towards finish
Naps:
- The Punt - Racing Post
- The Score - Racing TV
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
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3rd7
held up in last, headway and went modest third up the centre 2f out, soon ridden briefly and no extra, no match for first two
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4th5
towards rear but in touch with leaders early, dropped to last when pushed along over 2f out, went modest fourth when ridden and no extra over 1f out, kept on
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5th2 ½
in touch with leaders, pushed along over 3f out, ridden when lost third 2f out, no extra when dropped to last over 1f out
Tipped by:
- TOPSPEED
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NR
unsuitable ground
Tipped by:
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
- The Irish Sun
Tote Returns
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Total Win£1.9
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Exacta£4.5
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Trifecta£11.3
Curragh 15:45 Result
Lester Piggott Gladness Stakes (Group 3)
- 3yo+, 7 Runners
- flat, Turf
- Winner £28,717, 2nd £9,248, 3rd £4,381, 4th £1,947, 5th £973, 6th £487
- Distance 0m 7f 0y
- Going HEAVY
- Off Time 15:45
- Winning Time 01:34
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
took keen hold, prominent, edged right soon after start, soon disputing second, pressed leaders when ridden under 2f out, ran on to lead inside final 110yds, pushed out
Tipped by:
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
- The Irish Sun
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2nd1 ¾
prominent, led soon after start, faced strong challenge but going okay over 1f out, ridden 1f out, headed but kept on well inside final 110yds
Naps:
- Scottish Sun
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- Alan Sweetman - SPOTLIGHT
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3rdnk
dwelt start, raced in last but in touch with leaders, headway 3f out, pushed along 2f out, keeping on when ridden over 1f out, ran on and went third final strides
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4th½
in touch with leaders, bit short of room when clipped heels and stumbled soon after start, headway when pushed along and switched right under 2f out, ridden to challenge and every chance over 1f out, weakened towards finish, lost third final strides
Tipped by:
- TOPSPEED
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5th4
dwelt start, soon in touch with leaders, pushed along from 3f out, outpaced when ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, made no telling impression
Naps:
- 888Sport
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6th4
started quickly, briefly led, headed and prominent soon after start, soon disputing second, pressed leader when pushed along 2f out, soon lost position, ridden and weakened from over 1f out, eased towards finish
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7th½
towards rear but in touch with leaders, dropped to last 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon no extra, eased towards finish, made no impression
Curragh 16:20 Result
Tote Never Beaten By SP Handicap
- 4yo+, 13 Runners
- flat, Turf
- Winner £11,487, 2nd £3,699, 3rd £1,752, 4th £779, 5th £389, 6th £195
- Distance 0m 6f 0y
- Going HEAVY
- Off Time 16:20
- Winning Time 01:20
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
held up in rear, headway when pushed along and switched right over 1f out, soon ridden, led and kept on well inside final 110yds, reduced lead towards finish, always doing enough
Naps:
- Racing Ahead
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2ndnk
dwelt start, soon recovered towards rear, headway going okay 2f out, pressed leaders when ridden towards near side inside final furlong, went second and ran on towards finish, just held
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3rd1 ½
midfield, headway when pushed along under 2f out, pressed leaders when ridden over 1f out, briefly went second inside final furlong, kept on well but held towards finish
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4th¾
sweating, soon prominent, led going okay over 2f out, ridden and hard pressed over 1f out, headed and weakened inside final 110yds
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5th½
dwelt start, in rear, headway going okay towards near side over 1f out, keeping on when ridden inside final furlong, not reach leaders
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6th1 ¾
in rear early, midfield when bit short of room and hampered over 2f out, switched right when pushed along and minor headway over 1f out, ridden and kept on but no impression inside final furlong
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
- Tyrone Molloy - SPOTLIGHT
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7th¾
towards rear of midfield early, towards rear when pushed along over 3f out, headway when ridden on far side of group under 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
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8th1 ¾
in touch with leaders, prominent halfway, pressed leader going okay over 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, weakened gradually final furlong
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9thnk
midfield, in touch with leaders halfway, pushed along 2f out, hung right when ridden and no extra over 1f out, weakened final furlong
Tipped by:
- The Irish Sun
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10thhd
prominent, ridden and weakened towards near side from over 1f out
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11th1 ¾
started quickly, soon prominent, nudged along from 3f out, edged left when lost position over 2f out, weakening when ridden and no impression under 2f out
Naps:
- Irish Daily Star
- The Irish Field
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12thshd
soon prominent on near side of group, dropped to midfield 3f out, dropped to rear when ridden and no impression over 1f out, switched right and kept on inside final furlong
Tipped by:
- TOPSPEED
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13th7
soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out
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NR
allergy
Tote Returns
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Total Win£8.2
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Exacta£63.1
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Trifecta£316.4
Curragh 16:55 Result
Holden Plant Rentals Irish EBF Maiden
- 3yo+, 18 Runners
- flat, Turf
- Winner £7,832, 2nd £2,522, 3rd £1,195, 4th £531, 5th £265, 6th £133
- Distance 0m 6f 0y
- Going HEAVY
- Off Time 16:56
- Winning Time 01:23
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
prominent towards near side, pressed leader over 3f out, led over 1f out, soon ridden, wandered around when edged right and hampered rivals towards finish, edged left when bumped rival final stride, just held on
Tipped by:
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
- Tyrone Molloy - SPOTLIGHT
- The Irish Sun
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2ndnse
soon disputed lead towards near side, led narrowly over 3f out, ridden and headed but prominent over 1f out, kept on well towards finish, bumped final stride, just failed
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3rd1
in touch with leaders, close up when switched right and ridden 1f out, went third when carried right and hampered towards finish (jockey said he he had to take a little check close home)
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4th1
in touch with leaders, pushed along when headway and switched right under 3f out, went third when ridden over 1f out, no extra when lost third and carried right towards finish
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5thhd
midfield, nudged along when headway under 2f out, ran on final 110yds, nearest finish
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6th4 ¾
led narrowly or disputed lead towards far side, headed when hard ridden and lost second over 3f out, no impression from under 2f out
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7thnk
in touch with leaders, prominent when ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out
Naps:
- Sheffield Star
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
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8th2
soon midfield on far side of group, outpaced and lost position when pushed along under 3f out, kept on inside final furlong
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9thshd
never better than mid-division
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10th1 ¼
never better than mid-division
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11th2 ¼
midfield, in touch with leaders when ridden over 2f out, weakening when bit short of room inside final furlong
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12thshd
towards rear, minor headway when nudged along under 2f out, kept on
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13thnse
upset in stalls, slowly into stride, towards rear, not clear run repeatedly from over 2f out, switched right and nudged along when in the clear 1f out, kept on (jockey said filly got upset in the stalls and as a consequence jumped out slowly and later on got no luck in running)
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14th1 ¼
slightly awkward start, soon steadied and dropped to midfield, towards rear when pushed along 3f out, ridden and no extra over 2f out
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15thnk
prominent early, pressed leaders when ridden 3f out, weakened gradually from under 2f out
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16th1 ½
in rear throughout
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17th½
took keen hold, never better than mid-division, lost position when shaken up 3f out, weakening when ridden and no impression under 2f out
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18th16
took keen hold, never better than mid-division, ridden and weakened under 2f out, eased
Curragh 17:25 Result
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- 3yo+, 23 Runners
- flat, Turf
- Winner £7,832, 2nd £2,522, 3rd £1,195, 4th £531, 5th £265, 6th £133
- Distance 0m 6f 0y
- Going HEAVY
- Off Time 17:28
- Winning Time 01:22
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
towards rear of midfield towards near side, headway under 2f out, squeezed through to challenge when ridden against near rail inside final furlong, led and ran on final 110yds
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2nd1 ¾
midfield towards far side early, switched left when short of room and lost position under 2f out, headway when ridden over 1f out, bit short of room when switched right and ran on inside final furlong, went second final stride
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3rdshd
in touch with leaders towards far side, ridden under 3f out, headway over 1f out, kept on well inside final 110yds
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4thnk
dwelt start, soon in touch with leaders towards near side, not clear run under 2f out, headway when squeezed through and ridden 1f out, went second but held final 110yds, lost two places final strides
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5thhd
upset in stalls, towards rear towards far side early, headway when ridden 2f out, pressed leaders inside final furlong, no extra towards finish (jockey said gelding reared up in the starting stalls)
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6th¾
prominent towards far side, disputed lead 3f out, led narrowly when edged left and ridden over 2f out, headed and weakened final 110yds
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7th½
prominent towards near side, disputed lead 3f out, prominent when pushed along under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, soon no impression
Naps:
- Racing and Football Outlook
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8th1 ¾
held up in rear towards near side, switched right 2f out, soon headway and pushed along, keeping on when switched right 1f out, soon ridden and ran on, nearest finish
Naps:
- Ipswich Star
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9th½
prominent towards near side, ridden under 2f out, no extra when bit short of room 1f out, soon weakened
Naps:
- Jersey Evening Post
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- TOPSPEED
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10thnse
awkward start, in touch with leaders towards far side, headway when pushed along over 2f out, joined leaders when ridden over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong (jockey said gelding mount fly leaped from the starting stalls)
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11thnse
slowly into stride, switched left soon after start, soon towards rear towards near side, headway when ridden over 1f out, kept on final 110yds, nearest finish
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12th½
prominent towards far side, ridden 2f out, soon edged left, weakened 1f out
Naps:
- The Irish Sun
Tipped by:
- Alan Sweetman - SPOTLIGHT
- The Irish Sun
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13th2
prominent towards far side early, in touch with leaders when ridden 2f out, soon weakened
Tipped by:
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
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14th½
led towards far side, disputed lead 3f out, headed when pushed along over 2f out, weakening when ridden briefly under 2f out
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15th½
in touch with leaders towards near side, bit short of room when pushed along and lost position under 2f out, dropped to midfield when ridden and weakened 1f out
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16thnk
towards rear towards near side, bit short of room when pushed along under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, minor headway when switched right final 110yds, kept on
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17th¾
prominent towards near side, ridden over 2f out, soon bit short of room and weakened
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18th¾
raced near side, always towards rear
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19thnse
raced near side, always towards rear
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20th5 ½
towards rear towards far side early, towards rear of midfield when ridden under 3f out, minor headway over 1f out, weakened and eased final 110yds
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21st3 ½
in touch with leaders towards far side, dropped to midfield when ridden from 3f out, no impression when carried right and weakened 1f out, eased towards finish
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22nd1 ¾
upset in stalls, prominent towards near side, pushed along 2f out, soon lost position when outpaced, ridden and weakened over 1f out, dropped to rear when eased towards finish (jockey said gelding got upset in the starting stalls, banged his head and ran quiet during the race; vet reported gelding to be showing signs of having knocked his head when examined post race)
Naps:
- Lawrence Taylor - attheraces.com
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23rd7
upset in stalls, slowly away, raced far side, in rear throughout, eased towards finish (jockey said mare reared up as the starting stalls opened)