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17:45 Downpatrick (IRE)

Ciaran Russell Auto Sales, Downpatrick Mares Handicap Hurdle

  • 11 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 1f 100y
  • Going: Good (Good to Firm in Places, Watering)
  • Surface: Turf
  • €15,001 added
  • Winner: €9,239
  • 2nd: €2,865
  • 3rd: €1,365
  • 4th: €615
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 4m 11.80s
  • Off Time: 17:45:32
  • 11 Ran
1
Silk - Orange, Emerald Green chevron, White cap
  • Form 144987-
  • Age 6
  • Weight 11-7
  • Official Rating 103

mid-division, pushed along in 9th halfway, ridden and no impression from 2 out

2
Silk - RED, white hoop, white sleeves, white cap, red star
5/1
  • Form 642853-
  • Age 7
  • Weight 11-6
  • Official Rating 102

mid-division and 6th halfway, pushed along in 7th after 3 out, ridden and no impression from before last, kept on same pace run-in

3
Silk - YELLOW, emerald green chevron, quartered cap
  • Form 105F32-
  • Age 9
  • Weight 11-6
  • Official Rating 102

soon led, pressed before last and soon headed, ridden after last, no extra and dropped to 3rd closing stages

4
Silk - ORANGE, dark green triple diamond, orange cap, dark green stars
  • Form 543558-
  • Age 8
  • Weight 11-3
  • Official Rating 99

chased leaders in 3rd, jumped slightly left 1st and slight mistake 3rd, improved into 2nd halfway and challenged leader before last, led last and kept on well run-in, comfortably

5
Silk - Red & black hoops, red sleeves, black star on cap
  • Form 50U430-
  • Age 6
  • Weight 10-13
  • Official Rating 95

mid-division and 5th halfway, took closer order before 3 out and pushed along in 3rd after next, ridden and dropped to 4th after last, no extra and kept on same pace run-in

6
Silk - Emerald green, white star, black sleeves, white armlet, black cap, white stars

Loose Ends

92 h
10/1
  • Form 420-
  • Age 4
  • Weight 10-12
  • Official Rating 102

towards rear, bad mistake 1st, in rear and pushed along halfway, ridden and no impression from 3 out, tailed off

7
Silk - DARK BLUE & YELLOW QUARTERED, quartered cap
5/1
  • Form 482788-
  • Age 7
  • Weight 10-9
  • Official Rating 91

mid-division and 8th halfway, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and went moderate 5th after last, kept on same pace run-in

8
Silk - RED & YELLOW QUARTERED, yellow sleeves, check cap
  • Form 60973-7
  • Age 5
  • Weight 10-8
  • Official Rating 90

mid-division and 7th halfway, improved into closer 4th after 2 out and ridden in 3rd after last, kept on well into 2nd run-in, no chance with winner

9
Silk - Purple & royal blue halved, sleeves reversed, purple cap
  • Form 079/223-
  • Age 7
  • Weight 10-4
  • Official Rating 86

chased leaders, not fluent 2nd and 4th halfway, mistake 3 out, ridden in 5th before last, soon no extra and weakened run-in

10
Silk - YELLOW, red stars, striped sleeves & cap
  • Form 215790-
  • Age 7
  • Weight 10-2
  • Official Rating 84

chased leader in 2nd, dropped to 3rd halfway, pushed along before 3 out, ridden and lost place after next, no extra in 8th before last

11
Silk - Royal blue, pink cross sashes, pink & royal blue check cap
  • Form 60/0-
  • Age 7
  • Weight 10-2
  • Official Rating 84

towards rear and 10th halfway, ridden and no impression from 2 out, tailed off

Previous results

In depth

Verdict

Littlestickarubarb came in for support in a Down Royal handicap on Monday but never really got going and is best judged on her previous run at Tramore where she was staying on over the minimum. There was plenty to like about MY BETTY's second to Fridaynightlights at Kilbeggan last month and she can race from a 14lb lower mark than over fences so she looks the one to be on. The four-year-old Loose Ends has been racing on much heavier going and makes her handicap debut so she's one to keep an eye on while Good To Flow and Bell Of The Ball are consistent performers and the latter has performed well here in the past.

Formwatch

Vintage Salon (IRE) 11-1 (11-10) Held up behind, headway to track leaders 2nd, ridden after 3 out, weakened from next, 7th of 8, 26l behind Thomas Blossom (11-6) at Exeter 2m 1f hcp (4) gd in Oct.

Good To Flow (IRE) 7-4fav (11-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd before 7th, challenged entering straight, ridden to lead before 2 out, headed 2 out, under pressure in 2nd before last, kept on same pace run-in, lost 2nd near line, 3rd of 18, 6 1/2l behind Turfmans Daughter (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn sft in Apr.

My Betty (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Led, pressed from 2 out, soon ridden and went on again, headed before last, no extra and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Fridaynightlights (11-8) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Apr.

Mysticaltou (IRE) 22-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride and in rear, no impression from 4f out, never a factor, 13th of 14, 23 1/2l behind Ruby Gates (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Apr.

One Can Cally (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 7th at 6th, 8th at 8th, no impression in 10th before 2 out, weakened, last of 11, 37 1/2l behind Ned's Island (10-13) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Apr.

Loose Ends 14-1 (10-2) Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, no impression and slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden and no extra, 10th of 18, dist behind Good Thyne Tara (11-7) at Clonmel 2m mdn hvy in Feb.

Concience (IRE) 9-1 (10-1) Soon mid-division, 8th from 4th, closer in 4th before straight, soon no impression, slight mistake last, 8th of 16, 17 3/4l behind Dawerann (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.

Littlestickarubarb (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Held up, raced in 14th early, closer order to chase leaders before 3 out, no impression and one pace from next, 7th of 19, 18 1/4l behind Fiesole (11-11) at Down Royal 2m hcp gd in May.

Bell Of The Ball (IRE) 9-1 (11-3) Mid-division and 7th after 4th, mistake in 6th 2 out and soon ridden, progress into 2nd before last and soon challenged on outer, no impression and dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Aurora's Dream (11-0) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp gd in Aug.

Ballytier Princess (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, badly hampered 4 out, soon no impression, 13th of 18, dist behind Turfmans Daughter (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn sft in Apr.

Sister Slew (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression before 2 out, 14th of 25, 35 1/2l behind Tudor City (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.