20:30 Dundalk

Friday 3 February 2017

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Crowne Plaza Hotel, Dundalk Handicap (45-65) (Div 2)

  • 3YO plus  |   6f  |   Standard  |   14 Runners  |   Polytrack  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 20:31  |   Winning time: 1m 13.80s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
(5)
Horse silk
Guanabara Bay7
Age: 4|  Weight: 10-0| J: Colin Keane| T: A McGuinness| OR:  65
5/1
Eye-catching late progress when second to Alans Pride over 7f a week ago on first start for this trainer, weighted to reverse that form and has leading claims in this.
2
(6)
Horse silk
Kodiac's Backb,t13
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-13| J: C R King| T: D Marnane| OR:  64
4/1
A while since we've seen the best of him at this venue, most recent win coming October 2015. Runs either side of Christmas were satisfactory but probably still in the handicapper's clutch.
3
(11)
Horse silk
Palavicini Runb114
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-12| J: D W O'Connor(5)| T: J F Levins| OR:  63
20/1
Without a win in eight attempts on this surface but knocking on the door and should eventually get in.
4
(2)
Horse silk
Alans Pride14
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-10| J: Billy Lee| T: R O'Brien| OR:  61
6/4
Built on previous run to score over 7f at this track a week ago, making all for a comfortable win. Handicapper has had his say, not sure to get such an easy lead and may do well to follow-up.
5
(4)
Horse silk
Cappadociap7
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-10| J: Ronan Whelan| T: J Feane| OR:  61
6/1
In and out sort, won over C&D in November, hasn't run as well since off higher mark but his old form suggests he could be capable of doing so.
6
(1)
Horse silk
Mr Michaelp,t12
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-9| J: N G McCullagh| T: A B Joyce| OR:  60
14/1
Has struggled since joining current trainer including when ninth of 13 over 7f here a week ago. Lightly raced and still has a chance to turn things around.
7
(14)
Horse silk
Bubblesontherise21
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-2| J: Ross Coakley(3)| T: J F Levins| OR:  53
33/1
Lightly raced filly hasn't mastered things since going handicapping but is dropping down the ratings and no surprise should she go close soon.
8
(10)
Horse silk
Neds Gift21
Age: 4|  Weight: 8-13| J: Wayne Lordan| T: Miss S J Harty| OR:  50
50/1
Has struggled all three visits here, switch to handicapping might bring some relief but best watched at the moment.
9
(7)
Horse silk
Dandystepsh28
Age: 6|  Weight: 8-8| J: Rory Cleary| T: T Collins| OR:  45
12/1
Has a chance on what she's shown on the AW in three runs, not completely ruled out of calculations despite being wrong at the weights.
10
(8)
Horse silk
Little Cupcakev21
Age: 6|  Weight: 8-8| J: D E Sheehy(7)| T: P W Flynn| OR:  45
12/1
Second in a 5f handicap at this track last month, visored now and has a fair chance if repeating that effort.
11
(9)
Horse silk
Missile Commandp14
Age: 9|  Weight: 8-8| J: Sean Davis(7)| T: Jane M Foley| OR:  45
33/1
Not able to sustain his effort when last seen over C&D in November and isn't getting any favours with the weights for this race.
12
(3)
Horse silk
Paythepricep28
Age: 4|  Weight: 8-8| J: M C Hussey| T: K H Clarke| OR:  45
25/1
Has won at this venue making all in the past, although possibly paid the price for similar tactics last time when weakening right out of it.
13
(12)
Horse silk
Straight Ginb,t77
Age: 6|  Weight: 8-8| J: K P Moriarty(7)| T: P Cluskey| OR:  45
66/1
Now a 21-race maiden, four of which have been on AW including two at this venue already this campaign. Out of the weights and faces a huge ask.
14
(13)
Horse silk
Fast Kar21
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-6| J: C P Hoban| T: Barry J Murphy| OR:  58
50/1
Ex-French runner didn't show too much on debut here last month and has it all to find on the formbook at this stage.

Forecasts

Alans Pride (6/4), Kodiac's Back (4/1), Guanabara Bay (5/1), Cappadocia (6/1), Little Cupcake (12/1), Dandysteps (12/1), Mr Michael (14/1), Palavicini Run (20/1), Paytheprice (25/1), Missile Command (33/1), Bubblesontherise (33/1), Fast Kar (50/1), Neds Gift (50/1), Straight Gin (66/1)

Verdict

This potentially revolves around the front two from a 7f contest here a week ago, Alans Pride and GUANABARA BAY. It was the former that scored a two-and-a-half length success there but he's 9lb worse off with the runner-up and may struggle to confirm the placings. The selection came from a long way back on the turn in and had to weave through a wall of horses before finally getting going when it was all too late. With the weights in his favour, and an even slice of luck from stall five, he can turn things around. Palavicini Run should get involved at the business end while Bubblesontherise will also get her chance sooner or later. Cappadocia would have claims if reproducing his best efforts under a good rider in this. 1. Guanabara Bay 2. Alans Pride 3. Palavicini Run

Prize Money

1st: €5,535.002nd: €1,711.003rd: €810.004th: €360.005th: €135.00

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