Results From Punchestown - Wednesday, 26th April 2023
Punchestown 15:40 Result
Adare Manor Opportunity Series Final Handicap Hurdle
- 4yo+, 25 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £15,664, 2nd £5,044, 3rd £2,389, 4th £1,062, 5th £531, 6th £265
- Distance 2m 3f 180y
- Going YIELDING (Good to yielding in places)
- Off Time 15:40
- Winning Time 05:04
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
prominent, led 2 out, soon pushed along and went clear, 5 lengths ahead approaching last, ridden out and reduced lead run-in, always doing enough
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2nd1
towards rear of midfield, waiting for room after 2 out, shaken up and headway approaching last, ridden and ran on well run-in, went second towards finish, nearest finish
Naps:
- D Express
Tipped by:
- Melissa Jones - D Express
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3rdnk
in touch with leaders, prominent after 4th, went second 2 out, soon ridden and chased clear leader, 5 lengths down approaching last, kept on well but lost second towards finish
Tipped by:
- TOPSPEED
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4th1 ¼
towards rear of midfield, headway when short of room after 2 out, keeping on disputing fourth last, went third towards far side run-in, kept on but lost third towards finish
Tipped by:
- Alan Hewison - SPOTLIGHT
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5th½
midfield, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and headway approaching last, ran on well run-in, not reach leaders
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6th1 ¾
midfield, headway and prominent 3 out, pushed along and went third after 2 out, ridden and weakened final 110yds
Naps:
- Brian Flanagan - Irish Daily Star
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
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7th1
towards rear, headway from 2 out, still plenty to do approaching last, ran on well run-in, not reach leaders
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8th1 ¼
prominent early, soon in touch with leaders, hampered 5 out, nudged along when short of room and dropped to midfield after 4 out, soon pushed along, ridden after 2 out, no extra approaching last
Naps:
- The Irish Sun
Tipped by:
- The Irish Sun
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9th2 ¾
towards rear, pushed along and headway after 2 out, briefly went fourth approaching last, weakened run-in
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10th1 ½
in rear, pushed along and some headway approaching last, ran on well run-in, never near to challenge
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11thnse
in touch with leaders, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and weakened approaching last
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12thshd
prominent, soon disputing second, lost second after 4th, ridden and outpaced after 2 out, no extra approaching last
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13th2 ¼
never better than midfield, pushed along towards rear after 2 out, ridden and some headway approaching last, never dangerous
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14th2 ¾
prominent, soon disputing second, lost second after 4th, ridden and weakened approaching last
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15th2
towards rear, pushed along and some headway approaching last, kept on, never near to challenge
Naps:
- Daily Star Sunday
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16th4 ¼
towards rear, pushed along and some headway on inner after 2 out, ridden approaching last, no extra run-in
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17th2 ¾
led, not fluent 3rd, 4 lengths ahead halfway, reduced lead 4 out, not fluent and headed 2 out, soon weakened
Naps:
- Irish Post
- Weekender
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18th½
midfield, pushed along and outpaced after 2 out, soon no extra
Naps:
- Daily Post
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19th7
midfield, pushed along before 2 out, soon outpaced
Naps:
- Racing TV
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20th12
midfield, pushed along towards rear 2 out, soon no extra
Naps:
- Racing and Football Outlook
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21st2 ½
towards rear of midfield, good headway on outer 3 out, not fluent 2 out, ridden and outpaced after 2 out, soon weakened, eased approaching last
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22nd9
in touch with leaders, midfield when short of room and lost position 4 out, pushed along towards rear 2 out, soon no extra
Naps:
- Yorkshire Evening Post
Tipped by:
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
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23rd28
prominent, went second after 4th, ridden and lost position before 2 out, soon weakened
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PU
towards rear of midfield, bad mistake 5th, pushed along and detached 3 out, pulled up approaching last
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PU
prominent, pulled up quickly 4th
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NR
reserve
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NR
reserve
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NR
reserve
Tote Returns
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Total Win£11.8
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Exacta£143.5
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Trifecta£2037.4
Punchestown 16:15 Result
Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Hurdle Series Final
- 4yo+, 12 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £39,159, 2nd £12,611, 3rd £5,973, 4th £2,655, 5th £1,327, 6th £664
- Distance 2m 3f 180y
- Going YIELDING (Good to yielding in places)
- Off Time 16:15
- Winning Time 05:01
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
disputed lead, led narrowly 4 out, hit 2 out, ridden and went clear on turn before last, slow jump and reduced lead last, ridden and stayed on final 110yds
Tipped by:
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
- TOPSPEED
- The Irish Sun
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2nd1 ¾
prominent, ridden and outpaced after 2 out, rallied and went second before last, kept on final 110yds, no match for winner
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3rd2 ½
took keen hold early, midfield, steady headway halfway, pushed along 3 out, ridden and outpaced after 2 out, rallied and went third approaching last, edged right and no extra final 110yds
Naps:
- Sheffield Star
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4th2 ¾
held up in rear, steady headway 7th, short of room before 2 out, ridden when bit short of room and outpaced before last, went fourth last, soon no extra
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5th4 ¾
took keen hold, jumped left on occasions, prominent, ridden and went second after 2 out, weakened approaching last
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6th4 ¾
led narrowly or disputed lead, headed but pressed leader 4 out, ridden and lost position after 2 out, soon weakened
Naps:
- myracing.com
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- Tyrone Molloy - SPOTLIGHT
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7th18
took keen hold, towards rear, steady headway before 4 out, ridden and edged right after 2 out, soon weakened
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8th1 ¾
in rear, not fluent 6th, outpaced when hit 4 out, soon weakened
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9th16
didn't jump with fluency, in rear throughout
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PU
took keen hold, midfield, not fluent and lost position 7th, pulled up quickly before 3 out
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PU
raced wide, midfield, mistake 4th, pushed along and weakened before 2 out, pulled up before last
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PU
didn't jump with fluency, in rear throughout, lost touch and pulled up after 3 out
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NR
coughing
Punchestown 16:45 Result
Louis Fitzgerald Hotel Hurdle
- 4yo+, 9 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £10,442, 2nd £3,363, 3rd £1,593, 4th £708, 5th £354, 6th £177
- Distance 2m 3f 180y
- Going YIELDING (Good to yielding in places)
- Off Time 16:58
- Winning Time 05:02
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
took keen hold, prominent, led 3rd, faced challenge after 2 out, ridden approaching last, went clear run-in
Tipped by:
- Tyrone Molloy - SPOTLIGHT
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2nd4 ¼
in touch with leaders, good headway and prominent 3 out, went second and challenging 2 out, ridden approaching last, not fluent and lost ground last, kept on, no match for winner
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3rd5
midfield, headway and prominent 2 out, soon ridden and outpaced, ridden approaching last, ran on and went third final strides, no match for first two
Naps:
- RP Ratings - Racing Post
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
- TOPSPEED
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4thhd
prominent, pushed along and lost second after 2 out, weakened approaching last, lost third final strides
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5th26
prominent, pushed along and lost position after 3 out, ridden and detached from 2 out
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6th13
held up in rear, some headway 2 out, soon pushed along and no impression
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7th7
led at steady pace, headed 3rd, dropped to rear halfway, pushed along before 4 out, detached from 2 out
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U
towards rear, mistake and unseated 4 out
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PU
towards rear throughout, pushed along after 3 out, pulled up approaching last
Tipped by:
- The Irish Sun
Tote Returns
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Total Win£2.3
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Exacta£18.4
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Trifecta£54.3
Punchestown 17:20 Result
Irish Mirror Novice Hurdle (Grade 1)
- 4yo+, 9 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £65,265, 2nd £21,018, 3rd £9,956, 4th £4,425, 5th £2,212, 6th £1,106
- Distance 2m 7f 180y
- Going YIELDING (Good to yielding in places)
- Off Time 17:32
- Winning Time 06:10
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
towards rear, headway going easily and in touch with leaders after 2 out, switched left home turn, led approaching last, shaken up and went clear run-in, impressive
Naps:
- Cambridge Evening News
Tipped by:
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
- TOPSPEED
- The Irish Sun
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2nd10
held up in rear, good headway on outer and in touch with leaders after 2 out, ridden and briefly disputed lead approaching last, soon headed, kept on, no match for winner
Naps:
- Wolverhampton Express & Star
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3rd6
towards rear of midfield, not fluent 4 out, pushed along and good headway when prominent after 2 out, ridden and briefly disputed lead approaching last, not fluent last, soon no extra
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4thshd
led, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, soon weakened
Tipped by:
- Tyrone Molloy - SPOTLIGHT
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5th3 ¾
in touch with leaders, prominent 5 out, went third when not fluent 2 out, soon pushed along and outpaced, no extra approaching last
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6th4
raced in second, mistake 2 out, soon pushed along, weakening when slightly hampered on turn before last, soon no extra
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7thshd
midfield, nudged along and dropped to rear 2 out, no extra when mistake last
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8th¾
prominent, pushed along and outpaced after 2 out, no extra approaching last
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PU
in touch with leaders, prominent 5 out, ridden and weakened quickly after 2 out, pulled up before last
Naps:
- Jon Freeman - The i
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
Tote Returns
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Total Win£1.5
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Exacta£6.6
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Trifecta£141.8
Punchestown 17:55 Result
Ladbrokes Punchestown Gold Cup (Grade 1)
- 5yo+, 5 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £156,637, 2nd £50,442, 3rd £23,894, 4th £10,619, 5th £5,310, 6th £2,655
- Distance 3m 0f 30y
- Going YIELDING (Good to yielding in places)
- Off Time 18:04
- Winning Time 06:26
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
prominent, pushed along and outpaced after 3 out, headway from 2 out, switched left and went second approaching last, ridden to lead run-in, ran on well and went clear towards finish
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2nd2 ¼
in touch with leaders, headway and went third 5 out, went second going easily after 3 out, pushed along towards near side before 2 out, ridden and outpaced approaching last, ran on towards finish, went second post, no match for winner
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
- Alan Hewison - SPOTLIGHT
- TOPSPEED
- The Irish Sun
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3rdnse
jumped well, led, ridden after 2 out, faced challenge when not fluent last, soon headed, kept on but lost second post
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4th14
raced in second, lost second 4th, went second again 7th, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and weakened from 2 out
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5th29
in rear throughout, hit 8th, pushed along and detached from 4 out
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NR
unsuitable ground
Tote Returns
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Total Win£22.7
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Exacta£29.4
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Trifecta£49
Punchestown 18:30 Result
Race & Stay At Punchestown Champion I.N.H. Flat Race (Grade 1)
- 4-7yo, 8 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £52,212, 2nd £16,814, 3rd £7,965, 4th £3,540, 5th £1,770, 6th £885
- Distance 2m 0f 70y
- Going YIELDING (Good to yielding in places)
- Off Time 18:32
- Winning Time 03:53
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
held up in rear, headway and in touch with leaders on outer over 3f out, went second over 2f out, ridden and challenging when edged right over 1f out, soon led, ridden clear final 110yds
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
- Alan Hewison - SPOTLIGHT
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2nd3 ¾
prominent throughout, smooth headway to lead over 2f out, ridden and faced challenge over 1f out, soon headed, went clear with winner inside final furlong, kept on
Tipped by:
- The Irish Sun
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3rd7 ½
towards rear, headway and in touch with leaders over 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and went third over 1f out, kept on final furlong, no match for first two
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4th6
towards rear, headway and in touch with leaders on inner over 3f out, briefly went third over 2f out, outpaced over 1f out
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5th1 ¾
took keen hold, in rear, raced wide and rapid headway to lead after 7f, pushed along and headed under 3f out, weakened from under 2f out
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6th9 ½
in touch with leaders, towards rear halfway, headway and in touch with leaders 4f out, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, soon ridden and no extra
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7th½
prominent, soon went second, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened
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8thdist
led, headed after 7f, weakened quickly and detached 5f out, eased from 2f out, tailed off
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NR
allergy
Tipped by:
- TOPSPEED
Tote Returns
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Total Win£1.5
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Exacta£5.6
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Trifecta£75.9
Punchestown 19:05 Result
HSS Hire Handicap Chase (Grade A)
- 5yo+, 9 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £52,212, 2nd £16,814, 3rd £7,965, 4th £3,540, 5th £1,770, 6th £885
- Distance 2m 5f 50y
- Going YIELDING (Good to yielding in places)
- Off Time 19:05
- Winning Time 05:33
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
held up in rear, headway 9th, went third 10th, led going easily after 3 out, shaken up and clear approaching last, went further clear run-in, easily
Tipped by:
- TOPSPEED
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2nd8 ½
jumped right on occasions, prominent, led 2nd, not fluent 10th, headed after 3 out, pushed along and lost second after 2 out, ridden and went second again run-in, no match for winner
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3rd1 ¾
in touch with leaders, prominent after 2nd, ridden and chased clear leader approaching last, not fluent last, lost second run-in
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4th¾
midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 4 out, pushed along when bit short of room after 3 out, ridden after 2 out, went fourth approaching last, kept on, not reach leaders
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5th2
midfield, dropped to rear 4th, hampered by faller 8th, headway 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, no extra approaching last
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6th½
prominent, left in second 9th, pushed along after 3 out, mistake 2 out, weakened approaching last
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FELL
led narrowly, headed and raced in second 2nd, fell 9th
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
- Alan Hewison - SPOTLIGHT
- The Irish Sun
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U
took keen hold, towards rear, headway and in touch with leaders 5th, hit 7th, mistake and unseated 8th
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FELL
towards rear, some headway when fell 5 out
Tote Returns
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Total Win£20.8
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Exacta£127
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Trifecta£2144
Punchestown 19:45 Result
Weatherbys General Stud Book Irish EBF Mares Flat Race (Grade 3)
- 4-7yo, 13 Runners
- jumps, Turf
- Winner £23,496, 2nd £7,566, 3rd £3,584, 4th £1,593, 5th £796, 6th £398
- Distance 2m 0f 70y
- Going YIELDING (Good to yielding in places)
- Off Time 19:45
- Winning Time 04:00
- Race Status: WeighedIn
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1st
towards rear of midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 3f out, led going easily 2f out, ridden and flashed tail over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, kept on well
Tipped by:
- Tyrone Molloy - SPOTLIGHT
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2nd2
towards rear, rapid headway going easily and prominent over 2f out, shaken up and chased clear leader over 1f out, ridden and ran on well inside final furlong, no match for winner
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3rd7 ½
led, headed after 3f, led again 3f out, pushed along and headed 2f out, ridden and outpaced 1f out, rallied and went third towards finish
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4thnk
took keen hold, held up in rear, headway 3f out, in touch with leaders but ridden home turn, went third over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, lost third towards finish
Tipped by:
- POSTDATA
- Jonathan Pearson - RP Ratings (IRE)
- The Irish Sun
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5th4
towards rear of midfield, pushed along under 3f out, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, never on terms
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6th2 ¾
took keen hold, prominent on outer, nudged along and outpaced under 3f out, dropped to midfield 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders
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7th1 ¼
in touch with leaders on inner, pushed along under 3f out, ridden from over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
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8th1 ½
took keen hold, midfield, pushed along over 3f out, lost position and towards rear over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
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9th¾
towards rear, pushed along and detached 3f out, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, never dangerous
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10th2
midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 5f out, pushed along and briefly went second under 3f out, ridden and weakened gradually from under 2f out
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11th5 ½
in touch with leaders, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, soon no extra
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12th9 ½
prominent, led after 3f, pushed along and headed 3f out, weakened quickly 2f out
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13th12
prominent, ridden and weakened quickly 3f out, soon detached
Tote Returns
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Total Win£5.4
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Exacta£651.6