Boylesports.com Hurdle (0-145) (Grade B) 2m
- (4yo+, 2m, 28 runners)
- Winner €59,999 2nd €19,000 3rd €9,000 4th €3,000 5th €2,000 6th €1,000
- Going: Soft, Soft/Heavy in places
- Surface: Turf
Print| Pos | Horse | Distance/th> | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 16 Abbey Lane | 16/1 | |
| 2nd | 26 Rocky Wednesday | 2½ | 33/1 |
| 3rd | 11 Ted Veale | 4¾ | 9/2f |
| 4th | 2 Joxer | 1¼ | 25/1 |
Racecard
| # | Form | Horse | A | Wgt | Trainer | Jockey | OR | Naps | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 013160 |
|
8 | 164 11-10 | W P Mullins | D G Lavery (5) | 141 | 25/1 | |
| 2 | 87-242 |
|
6 | 159 11-5 | W Harney | B J Cooper | 136 | 25/1 | |
| 3 | 133/11 |
|
8 | 159 11-5 p1 | T Mullins | A E Lynch | 136 | 16/1 | |
| 4 | 11-8P4 |
|
5 | 157 11-3 | W P Mullins | P Townend | 136 | 14/1 | |
| 5 | 538-40 |
|
7 | 156 11-2 b1 | N Meade | P Carberry | 133 | 33/1 | |
| 6 | 1207- |
|
5 | 156 11-2 | G Elliott | D J Condon | 135 | 20/1 | |
| 7 | 13315- |
|
11 | 155 11-1 | J Morrissey | M A Enright (5) | 132 | 33/1 | |
| 8 | 12P720 |
|
6 | 155 11-1 t | A J Martin | M P Walsh | 132 | 25/1 | |
| 11 | 4-3192 |
|
6 | 153 10-13 | A J Martin | D N Russell | 130 | 9/2f | |
| 12 | 422142 |
|
7 | 152 10-12 | Mrs J Harrington | R M Power | 129 | 20/1 | |
| 13 | 1-2766 |
|
8 | 152 10-12 | J E Kiely | P F Mangan | 129 | 25/1 | |
| 14 | PF6862 |
|
8 | 150 10-10 | O McKiernan | M Darcy | 127 | 25/1 | |
| 15 | 6-F500 |
|
7 | 149 10-9 v1 | Mrs J Harrington | K C Sexton (7) | 126 | 25/1 | |
| 16 | 63/0-2 |
|
8 | 147 10-7 | W P Mullins | E Mullins (ex1) | 124 | 16/1 | |
| 17 | 30-U70 |
|
5 | 147 10-7 | E J O'Grady | A P Crowe | 126 | 33/1 | |
| 18 | 2F7-53 |
|
7 | 145 10-5 | W McCreery | B R Dalton (5) | 122 | 10/1 | |
| 19 | 0-200 |
|
10 | 145 10-5 | J J Walsh | B T O'Connell | 122 | 33/1 | |
| 20 | 134-4 |
|
7 | 144 10-4 | C F Swan | Miss J M Mangan (7) | 121 | 12/1 | |
| 21 | 42150- |
|
6 | 143 10-3 | Denis Hogan | D G Hogan | 120 | 5/1 | |
| 22 | 20-265 |
|
7 | 143 10-3 | J Motherway | D E Splaine (5) | 120 | 16/1 | |
| 23 | 631572 |
|
7 | 142 10-2 | T Doyle | M P Burke (7) | 119 | 16/1 | |
| 24 | 5-1602 |
|
8 | 140 10-0 | D Miley | N P Madden | 117 | 16/1 | |
| 25 | 65-P40 |
|
9 | 140 10-0 | T Carberry | P J Carberry (5) | 117 | 25/1 | |
| 26 | 4P6287 |
|
6 | 140 10-0 | G Elliott | R C Colgan | 117 | 33/1 | |
| 27 | 302141 |
|
7 | 139 9-13 b | J Queally | D E Mullins | 116 | 12/1 | |
| 28 | 892630 |
|
7 | 138 9-12 p | Michael Mulvany | S J Gray (3) | 115 | 40/1 | |
| 29 | 2214P0 |
|
5 | 137 9-11 t1 | P J Rothwell | A Ring (7) | 116 | 50/1 | |
| 30 | 3-3255 |
|
5 | 137 9-11 | A L T Moore | D J Casey | 116 | 12/1 |
Non Runners
| # | Form | Horse | A | Wgt | Trainer | Jockey | OR | Naps | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 11144 |
Discoteca
30
|
5 | 1013 t | G Elliott | Mr D J O'Leary | 132 | NR | |
| 10 | 200-6U |
Edeymi (IRE)
8
|
5 | 1013 t | A J Martin | S A Shortall | 132 | NR |
Race History
| Year | Draw | Horse | A | Wgt | Trainer | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 |
Citizenship
|
6 | 10-3 | Mrs J Harrington | R M Power | 10/1 |
In depth
Verdict
This is always one of the season's toughest handicaps to unravel but there's no denying the obvious chance of INIS MEAIN this time. From a yard that place their horses brilliantly, he was a revelation on the Flat last summer, winning four times and leaping a colossal 52lb in the ratings as a consequence. He reverts to hurdling on a very lenient mark and has to be the selection. Citizenship won this a year ago from Leah Claire and it's the runner-up who looks to have the best chance of the pair this time as she's been in better form. King Of Queens is doing everything right though a 10lb rise for his latest success looks harsh while the novice Ted Veale may lack the experience for such a gruelling event. Discoteca could provide each-way punters with some joy as he ran very well here last month on only his second start since the Galway Festival in July.
Formwatch
Discoteca 8-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden into 5th entering straight, no impression in 3rd last, kept on same pace, 4th of 17, 5l behind Cairdin (10-12) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 sft in Dec.
Edeymi (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Waited with, beaten when unseated rider 3 out, in a race won by Prince De Beauchene (11-11) at Limerick 2m 3f hdl hvy in Dec, 6 ran.
Abbey Lane (IRE) 7-4fav (11-2) 2nd of 11, shd behind Fahamore (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hdl hvy.
Rocky Wednesday (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Waited with towards rear, improved 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure from after next, 7th of 11, 18l behind Fahamore (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hdl hvy.
Ted Veale (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, headway in 5th 3 out, ridden into 3rd 2 out, stayed on into 2nd last, pressed winner run-in, no extra close home, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Sizing Rio (10-12) at Navan 2m nov hdl Grd 3 (1) in Nov.
Joxer (IRE) 7-4 (11-2) Tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd 2 out, ridden and tried to challenge approaching last, kept on same pace run-in without really troubling winner, 2nd of 4, 1l behind Midnight Game (11-12) at Thurles 2m Lstd hdl (1) hvy in Dec.
Il Fenomeno (ITY) 12-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, headway into 10th after 3 out, ridden and no impression 2 out, 11th of 17, 17l behind Cairdin (10-12) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 sft in Dec.
Munsaab (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Waited with towards rear, headway 3 out, soon chasing leaders, kept on same pace under pressure from after 2 out, 5th of 11, 11l behind Fahamore (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hdl hvy.
Mallowney (IRE) 25-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway entering straight and ridden to go 2nd approaching last where slight mistake, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Canaly (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl hvy in Dec.
Citizenship 16-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden in 7th entering straight, no extra before last, 13th of 17, 21l behind Cairdin (10-12) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 sft in Dec.
Silver Friend 12-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, improved to 3rd 4 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out, 11th of 14, 32l behind King Of Queens (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl sft in Dec.
King Of Queens (IRE) 7-2fav (10-12) Reluctant to line up, made all, ridden after 2 out, kept on well, won at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl sft in Dec beating Celtic Cailin (10-2) by 2 1/4l, 14 ran.
Leah Claire (IRE) 10-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, headway entering straight, 10th before last, ridden into 7th last, kept on run-in, just held for 2nd, 3rd of 17, 4 1/2l behind Cairdin (10-12) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 sft in Dec.
Flying Light (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Settled in rear of mid-division, some headway into 7th 2 out, headway between horses to lead before last, kept on under pressure run-in, held on well, won at Leopardstown 2m nov hcp hdl sft in Dec beating Grange (11-10) by nk, 14 ran.
Hit The Headlines (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 8th 3 out, headway into 3rd 2 out, ridden approaching last, no impression and kept on one pace run-in, 4th of 16, 2 1/4l behind Supreme Carolina (10-13) at Leopardstown 2m hdl sft in Dec.
Shadow Catcher 6-1 (11-0) Waited with well off pace towards rear, some headway from 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 7th of 13, 17l behind Hisaabaat (11-0) at Punchestown 2m 4yo hdl Grade 1 (1) hvy in Apr.
Gentleman Duke (IRE) 9-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden into 6th before last, 4th last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace, 5th of 17, 6l behind Cairdin (10-12) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 sft in Dec.
De Valira (IRE) 7-2 (11-3) Keen hold, prominent, 3rd before straight, no extra approaching last, last of 5, 8l behind First Lieutenant (11-6) at Cork 2m 4f nov chs Grd 3 (1) sft in Nov '11.
Decade Player (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Chased leader in 2nd, disputed before 2 out, slight mistake 2 out, soon ridden and no extra, 14th of 17, 28l behind Cairdin (10-12) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 sft in Dec.
Whodoyouthink (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Led, ridden entering straight, challenged last, headed run-in and no extra, kept on same pace, 2nd of 30, 1/2l behind Prince Rudi (10-6) at Leopardstown 3m hcp hdl sft in Dec.
Loch Ard (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Waited with last of the 6, 5th from 6 out, 4th and no impression 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 6, 21l behind Love Rory (11-3) at Limerick 2m 4yo hdl hvy in Dec.
First Impressions (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Towards rear early, headway into 8th halfway, ridden into 5th entering straight, no extra before 2 out, 10th of 18, 42l behind Bog Warrior (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Dec.
Burn And Turn (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, 4th after 3 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, 2nd and no impression winner before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 7l behind Zuzka (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hdl G3 (1) sft in Dec.
Forty Foot Tom 16-1 (10-2) Chased leaders in 3rd, close up before 2 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no impression winner before last, kept on same pace, just held 2nd close home, 2nd of 17, 4 1/2l behind Cairdin (10-12) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 sft in Dec.
Peak Raider (IRE) 7-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, 12th of 16, 44l behind Jacksonslady (10-13) at Leopardstown 2m 1f hcp chs sft in Dec.
Sportsmaster (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, 10th 4 out, no impression before 2 out, 12th of 14, 39l behind King Of Queens (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl sft in Dec.
Inis Meain (USA) 28-1 (10-8) Mid-division, weakened before 3 out, 16th of 21, well behind Lifestyle (11-2) at Aintree 2m cond hcp hdl (2) gd in Apr.
Saint Gervais (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Rear of mid-division, headway into 9th entering straight, ridden into 6th last, kept on same pace run-in, 6th of 17, 9l behind Cairdin (10-12) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 sft in Dec.
Rattan (USA) 14-1 (10-13) Mistake 1st, always towards rear, never involved, tailed off, 13th of 21, well behind Cause Of Causes (10-13) at Ascot 2m Listed hcp hdl (1) hvy in Dec.
Thomas Edison (IRE) 33-1 (10-6) Behind, modest headway when mistake 2 out, never on terms, 10th of 21, 33l behind Cause Of Causes (10-13) at Ascot 2m Listed hcp hdl (1) hvy in Dec.