17:45 Downpatrick
Friday 5 May 2017
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Ciaran Russell Auto Sales, Downpatrick Mares Handicap Hurdle
- 4YO plus  |  2m 1f 100y  |  Good (Good to Firm in places, Watering)  |  11 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 17:45Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 4m 11.8s
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Was starting to become disappointing when last seen out in January, finishing well beaten when taken to Exeter for a similar contest as this. Short break since may have helped, but needs to find form of last summer to hold her best chance here.
Held every chance of winning at Limerick last time out but weakened to finish third. Still a decent effort in terms of what this field has achieved recently, and if as happier on his quicker ground (and that is an unknown) holds every chance.
Starting to get the hangs of things on her last two starts, and she followed up a solid third to Baily Sunset with an even better second to the improving Fridaynightlights at Kilbeggan last time. Up 2lb for that but still a major player here, with likely conditions fine.
In reasonable form last summer, showing some consistency to hit the places at both Galway and Tramore, and may strip fitter for recent outing on the Flat. However, just the one win from 14 starts so far, and others are preferred.
Third to the unexposed Andratx here two starts back wasn't a bad effort, but disappointing at Tramore latest and needs to put that behind her. Fourth in this last year and may have to settle for a place again.
Showed little on the Flat for David Simcock and hasn't set the world alight in three starts for new yard, although may do better now going handicapping. May require softer ground to show her best though, and unless strong in the market, may be best watched.
Good second in a big-field handicap at Punchestown last October definitely the highlight of last season, and has performed with credit at this track before, so has some things going for her. Small break may have helped too and not discounted.
Turned out again quickly after a moderate effort at Down Royal earlier in the week, but earlier second at Tramore hinted at better to come. Needs to bounce back after that, and yard still quiet, but holds a chance.
Not seen out since last August but was nothing if not consistent then, finishing in the frame on all of her last four starts. Track, trip and likely ground all fine, but may need this after an absence, and best watched today.
Won a mares point-to-point at Ballyhane in December but hasn't shown much in three starts over hurdles so far, although has had little chance in the races she's contested. Goes handicapping now and gets cheekpieces, so worth a cursory market check at least.
Has shown very little in all starts so far, both Flat and jumps, and can't be considered a likely winner here.
Forecasts
My Betty (4/1), Concience (5/1), Good To Flow (5/1), Littlestickarubarb (6/1), Mysticaltou (8/1), One Can Cally (9/1), Bell Of The Ball (10/1), Loose Ends (10/1), Ballytier Princess (11/1), Vintage Salon (14/1), Sister Slew (20/1)
MY BETTY looks the one on an upward curve at present and will find this easier than taking on a big field at Kilbeggan last time. She's got a bit further to go here but that shouldn't be a problem on this ground, and she can make all. Good To Flow should hold every chance on her handicap debut and she and One Can Cally can fight out the places.
- My Betty
- Good To Flow
- One Can Cally
Prize Money
1st: €9,239.002nd: €2,865.003rd: €1,365.004th: €615.005th: €240.00
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