www.thurlesraces.ie Beginners Chase 2m 6f
- (4yo+, 2m 6f, 12 runners)
- Winner €5,520 2nd €1,280 3rd €560 4th €320
- Going: Heavy
- Surface: Turf
Print| Pos | Horse | Distance/th> | Odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 6 Make A Track | 11/8 | |
| 2nd | 10 Vesper Bell | 1¼ | 9/10f |
| 3rd | 2 Canaly | 12 | 8/1 |
Racecard
| # | Form | Horse | A | Wgt | Trainer | Jockey | OR | Naps | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4P- |
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7 | 166 11-12 | N Henley | R C Colgan | 50/1 | ||
| 2 | P00-32P |
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7 | 166 11-12 | D T Hughes | B J Cooper | 8/1 | ||
| 3 | 9535-97 |
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7 | 166 11-12 | W C O'Brien | P A Gallagher (5) | 33/1 | ||
| 4 | U-0 |
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6 | 166 11-12 | M McDonagh | R J Jones (3) | 50/1 | ||
| 5 | 52358-0 |
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7 | 166 11-12 | J J Murphy | D A McCormack (5) | 50/1 | ||
| 6 | 1540-82 |
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6 | 166 11-12 | C F Swan | D N Russell | 11/8 | ||
| 7 | R23/45-6 |
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9 | 166 11-12 | J J Walsh | B T O'Connell | 25/1 | ||
| 8 | 20-P708 |
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6 | 166 11-12 | C Roche | A P Crowe | 33/1 | ||
| 9 | 93-P58F |
|
7 | 166 11-12 | W G McMahon | Mr W W McMahon (7) | 50/1 | ||
| 10 | 1/42152- |
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6 | 166 11-12 | W P Mullins | R Walsh | 9/10f | ||
| 11 | 305-70P |
|
5 | 165 11-11 p | M F Morris | D J Casey | 33/1 | ||
| 12 | 1117-61 |
|
7 | 159 11-5 | R H Lalor | Mr J R Lalor (7) | 20/1 |
In depth
Verdict
Canaly, three times a winner over hurdles, ran well on his first two starts over fences at Kilbeggan but never got involved when favourite on a return visit in June. He may do better after a break but will need to as Make A Track and VESPER BELL look potentially useful performers over fences. The former has the experience of chasing having made a highly satisfactory start when just run out of it by Texas Jack over a trip too short at Naas. He'll be difficult to beat but Vesper Bell has the look of a smart recruit to fences. A winning bumper and successful in a maiden hurdle, he produced a superb effort when narrowly beaten by stablemate Marasonnien in a Grade 1 over timber at the Punchestown Festival and can make a winning start to his new career. Multiple point-to-point winner Clonbeale Vacation may do best of the remainder.
Formwatch
Make A Track (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, disputed 5 out and led after next, strongly pressed approaching last and headed early run-in, kept on under pressure but not match winner, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Texas Jack (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f beg chs.
Vesper Bell (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Soon led and disputed, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 3l behind Marasonnien (11-10) at Punchestown 3m nov hdl Grade 1 (1) hvy in Apr.
Canaly (IRE) 9-4fav (11-12) Soon towards rear, slow jump and pushed along 6th, slightly hampered 5 out, soon no impression and pulled up before last, in a race won by Sin Palo (11-12) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f beg chase sft in Jun, 14 ran.
Hasty Times (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, off the pace, 8th 5 out, no extra next, 11th of 13, well behind Snooze (11-9) at Cork 2m 5f beg chs sft.
Clonbeale Vacation (IRE) 5-2 (12-0) Chsd ldrs, disp from 5th until ld 16th, jnd aftr 5out, cl 2nd from 4out, chall last & ld cl home, won at Athlacca 3m ire ptp in May beating Nhakira (11-4) by hd, 10 ran.
Stony Grey Soil (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Waited with off the pace, no danger and kept on same pace from before 4 out, 6th of 9, well behind Shrapnel (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m hdl sft.
Sword Fish (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 8th of 12, well behind El Fontan (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f beg chs hvy.
Capal Dubh Alainn (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Always behind, completely tailed off, 7th of 12, well behind Back In Focus (11-12) at Listowel 2m 6f beg chs hvy in Sep.
Present Potential (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, trailing from 4 out and pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Texas Jack (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f beg chs, 9 ran.
Austerity Measures (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Alw pr, on terms with ldrs & v b mstk 3out, no ex, pu last, in a race won by Paddydcaddy (12-0) at Lisronagh 3m ire ptp gs in Mar, 14 ran.
Fla's Long Shot (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Chased leaders early, slight mistake 4th, soon lost place and not a factor, 13th of 16, well behind Dark Raven (10-13) at Killarney 2m 6f mdn hdl gd in May.
Temple Castle (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, off the pace, slight mistake 5th, 6th 5 out, no impression next, fell 2 out, in a race won by Snooze (11-9) at Cork 2m 5f beg chs sft, 13 ran.