Irish Stallion Farms E.B.F. Mares Beginners Chase 2m 3f
- (5yo+, 2m 3f, 10 runners)
- Winner €11,040 2nd €2,560 3rd €1,120 4th €640
- Going: Soft to Heavy, Heavy in places
- Surface: Turf
Print| Pos | Horse | Distance/th> | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 Charlie's Vic | 15/2 | |
| 2nd | 8 Our Girl Salley | nk | 4/5f |
| 3rd | 6 Mae's Choice | 3 | 4/1 |
Racecard
| # | Form | Horse | A | Wgt | Trainer | Jockey | OR | Naps | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 215128- |
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6 | 161 11-7 | C Roche | A P Crowe | 16/1 | ||
| 2 | PP/PF31 |
|
8 | 161 11-7 | L Lennon | Mr J Creswell (7) | 50/1 | ||
| 3 | 7316-33 |
|
8 | 161 11-7 | M Cullen | D N Russell | 114 | 9/2 | |
| 4 | 2/F125-7 |
|
7 | 161 11-7 | P F Cashman | P T Enright | 33/1 | ||
| 5 | 2114-P7 |
|
6 | 161 11-7 | N C Kelly | D R Fox (7) | 15/2 | ||
| 6 | 1-34245 |
|
7 | 161 11-7 | G Elliott | P Carberry | 4/1 | ||
| 7 | 5U0748 |
|
8 | 161 11-7 b | M Doyle | P Merrigan | 107 | 33/1 | |
| 8 | 305-222 |
|
8 | 161 11-7 | Mrs P Dobbs | B J Geraghty | 128 | 4/5f | |
| 9 | 11/F-P6U |
|
8 | 161 11-7 t | William P Murphy | B M Cash | 33/1 | ||
| 10 | 538867 |
|
7 | 161 11-7 | J A Berry | A F O'Neill | 92 | 33/1 |
In depth
Verdict
Our Girl Salley is very game and consistent and the fact that she's been runner-up three times over fences against strong opposition will ensure she is a short price here. However, she was beaten almost 12l by MAE'S CHOICE over hurdles at Punchestown in April and it's the latter who gets the vote. She made a bright start over fences at Thurles in November but didn't go quite as well at Cork last month and was given a confidence booster back over hurdles. She should be suited by this extra distance and holds Carrig Millie on that run at Thurles. A Country Girl has always threatened to do better and chasing could be her game so she's one to watch for the future.
Formwatch
Charlie's Vic (IRE) 7-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders in 4th, improved into close 2nd 5 out, dropped to 5th 2 out, no extra, 7th of 11, 22l behind Bishopsfurze (11-0) at Thurles 2m 6f hdl in Nov.
Our Girl Salley (IRE) 15-8fav (11-1) Tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, progress on outer entering straight, close 4th 2 out, ridden to dispute lead at last, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Avondhu Lady (10-8) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp chs sft in Dec.
Mae's Choice (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, 9th 2 out, ridden into moderate 6th before last, no impression, kept on same pace run-in, 5th of 11, 9l behind Zuzka (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hdl G3 (1) sft in Dec.
Carrig Millie (IRE) 7-4fav (11-7) Tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, mistake 3 out and pushed along in 3rd entering straight, no impression from next, kept on one pace, 3rd of 16, 9l behind Cnoc Seoda (11-2) at Thurles 2m 2f beg chs hvy in Nov.
Sweet Maria (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Mid-division, no impression from 5 out, 7th of 15, 38l behind Rich Revival (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f beg chs sft in Dec.
Castle Genie (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Settled towards rear, headway into 6th entering straight but no impression approaching last, kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 22l behind Cnoc Seoda (11-2) at Thurles 2m 2f beg chs hvy in Nov.
Robyns Pride (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Close up, mistake and unseated rider 5th, in a race won by Oscars Business (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chs hvy in Dec, 7 ran.
Magdoodle (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden and no extra 5 out, weakened, 8th of 18, well behind Son Of Moyne (10-2) at Thurles 3m hcp chs 0-109 in Oct.
A Country Girl (IRE) 7-2fav (9-13) Mid-division, progress approaching 4 out where a little slow, soon close up, 4th before 2 out, soon no extra, 8th of 12, 31l behind Hans Crescent (9-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-140 in Feb.
A Special Lady (IRE) 4-1 (10-11) Pr & ld, jnd 3out, went on 2out, ko best, won at Kirkistown 3m ire ptp sft in Nov beating Jenny Make A Penny (11-7) by 3l, 8 ran.