15:50 Downpatrick

Sunday 13 August 2017

All14:1514:4515:1515:5016:2516:5517:25

'Everyone Loves Downpatrick' Mares Handicap Hurdle

  • 4YO plus  |   2m 5f 165y  |   Good  |   8 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:50  |   Winning time: 5m 21.3s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
1
Horse silk
Thanks For Teah,t9
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-10| J: Paul Townend| T: E Kent| OR:  116
4/1
Second start back over hurdles in recent times and would have sound claims on the pick of her past form. However, she is on a long losing run and needs everything to go her way from a stone higher than her last win over timber.
2
Horse silk
Blixt31
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-7| J: Ruby Walsh| T: W P Mullins| OR:  113| C
10/3
Closely related to Hurricane Fly, she had already shown signs of ability before getting off the mark over hurdles over 2m3f here last time out. Wasn't showing any signs of stopping on that occasion, so very feasible she will improve for the additional distance this afternoon. Shortlisted.
3
Horse silk
Sharlandat17
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-3| J: Sean Flanagan| T: C Bowe| OR:  109
10/3
Already proved the old adage about following a mare in foal has sound foundations when she won at Limerick last month. She obviously now has a limited time on the racecourse but has another chance to pay her way on these terms.
4
Horse silk
Lilywhite Gesturet30
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-12| J: D N Russell| T: G Elliott| OR:  104
9/2
Won at Uttoxeter in May but has gone down fighting in two subsequent starts. Will be suited by stepping back up in trip today and should again be involved in the thick of the action in a tough one to call. Yard won the 2015 renewal of this race.
5
Horse silk
Sweet Shirleen22
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-11| J: Danny Mullins| T: Ms M Mullins| OR:  103
12/1
No wins from 13 previous races under National Hunt rules and has plenty to prove after a poor effort last time out. Others appear to have more solid claims.
6
Horse silk
Pat's Pearlp,t9
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-5| J: Ricky Doyle(5)| T: J C McConnell| OR:  97
5/1
Consistent form figures over hurdles and fully deserved to get her head in front at Bangor at the start of this month. Another personal best required and needs to prove her stamina will hold out over this longer trip. Faces a stiff test this time.
7
Horse silk
Rock On Rosieh10
Age: 8|  Weight: 10-5| J: S A Shortall(3)| T: A B Joyce| OR:  97
25/1
Mixes racing under both codes but has been out of form over hurdles of late and makes limited appeal here. Others readily preferred.
8
Horse silk
Maureen's Star36
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-10| J: Rachael Blackmore| T: L Lennon| OR:  83
25/1
Yet to trouble the judge in any of her previous starts and is very hard to fancy from 11lb out of the handicap. Best left to her own devices.

Forecasts

Sharlanda (10/3), Blixt (10/3), Thanks For Tea (4/1), Lilywhite Gesture (9/2), Pat's Pearl (5/1), Sweet Shirleen (12/1), Maureen's Star (25/1), Rock On Rosie (25/1)

Verdict

This could be a tactical affair as there is little to split Sharlanda and Blixt on paper and both are entitled to plenty of respect. However, LILLYWHITE GESTURE doesn't have too much to find and edges the nomination as a more sporting option.
  1. Lilywhite Gesture
  2. Sharlanda
  3. Blixt

Previous Winners

2016
Teacher's Pet
Weight: 10-6  |Age: 5
7/2

Prize Money

1st: €7,392.002nd: €2,292.003rd: €1,092.004th: €493.005th: €192.00

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