20:30 Dundalk

Friday 24 November 2017

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Floodlit Friday Nights At Dundalk Stadium Apprentice Handicap (Plus 10)

  • 3YO plus  |   7f  |   Standard  |   14 Runners  |   Polytrack  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 20:32  |   Winning time: 1m 25.42s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
(3)
Horse silk
Geological14
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-10| J: Luke McAteer(7)| T: D English| OR:  84| CD
17/2
No less than 28 races this year so far. Not won since June and still 2lb higher than that mark so tough ask particularly after latest three moderate runs.
2
(1)
Horse silk
Rattling Jewelp21
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-4| J: Nathan Crosse(4)| T: Nicole McKenna| OR:  78| D
20/1
Beaten 6½L over 6f earlier this month in first AW outing for 18 months, good deal more called for to land this competitive heat.
3
(11)
Horse silk
Red Avenger23
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-4| J: Gary Halpin| T: D English| OR:  78| C| D
8/1
All three wins here over 1m, ¾L behind Secret Wizard last time out in luckless run over that trip. Worth a market check and shouldn't be underestimated.
4
(6)
Horse silk
Ocean Air7
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-2| J: D P Linehan(2)| T: J C McConnell| OR:  77| D
33/1
Beat only one rival home over 1m here a week ago on debut for this handler. Turf winner over 7f at Leicester in April, rated 75, must bounce back to get involved.
5
(14)
Horse silk
Art Nouvelle139
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-1| J: S Corby| T: J P O'Brien| OR:  76
33/1
Very busy in the spring, running some decent races over this sort of trip on turf. Also a few poor efforts. Returns from 139-day break for first foray on the AW. Market may guide expectations.
6
(13)
Horse silk
Ducky Mallon21
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-1| J: Gavin Brouder(4)| T: D Kinsella| OR:  75| D
20/1
Scored a quick turf double over 6f in August and ran solid race here over same trip this month when 2¾L seventh of 14, form that gives him claims in this field on just his third AW outing.
7
(10)
Horse silk
Rivellino14
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-1| J: R P Downey| T: A McGuinness| OR:  75| C| D
10/1
Won a 6f claimer in April and also landed a Laytown race in September on the beach. Two solid efforts over 6f here already this month and, from current rating, feared over this longer trip despite the high draw.
8
(4)
Horse silk
Arbourfieldv16
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-0| J: O J Orr| T: Mrs P Dobbs| OR:  74| CD
4/1
C&D winner a fortnight ago, staying on powerfully to lead on the line. Rated 1lb lower for this apprentice contest and has the new champion in this sphere to assist.
9
(7)
Horse silk
Seanieb,t21
Age: 8|  Weight: 9-0| J: D W O'Connor| T: D Marnane| OR:  74| BF| CD
4/1
Gained overdue compensation for several good efforts when winning over C&D on penultimate start, worn down late on over a mile in a claimer here since and rates a big player now for in-form yard.
10
(9)
Horse silk
Invincible Rykerp127
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-13| J: Ross Coakley| T: M Halford| OR:  74| CD
5/2
Running well this year, duly landing a C&D maiden in October in decent fashion. Since run solid race on turf and reverts to AW rated 7lb lower and with first-time cheekpieces applied. On any shortlist.
11
(2)
Horse silk
Plough Boy23
Age: 6|  Weight: 8-12| J: D E Sheehy(2)| T: G Donnelly| OR:  72| CD
20/1
Held every chance turning in over a mile here early in the month, before fading to finish last of 13, beaten under 7L. Drops in trip and not badly treated on winning form here early in the year.
13
(5)
Horse silk
Northern Surprise21
Age: 6|  Weight: 8-11| J: T P Madden| T: T Doyle| OR:  71| CD
33/1
No win since January 2016, got within 4L in a 1m claimer here last time, though was staying on through beaten horses only. More needed.
14
(8)
Horse silk
Vastoneav119
Age: 9|  Weight: 8-11| J: M L Melia(7)| T: K Prendergast| OR:  71| D
33/1
Getting on now but didn't run badly in 1m2½f handicap here in August off a mark of 84, not as good since on turf but this just his third AW start and tries first-time visor this evening.
15
Horse silk
Lyfkap,t16
Age: 5|  Weight: 8-10| J: Ben Coen(7)| T: J Feane| OR:  70| D
20/1
Filly well held in pair of 7f handicaps here since joining this yard, has work to do if getting a call-up (First Reserve).

Non-Runners

12
(12)
Horse silk
Mr Ormsby16
Weight: 8-11|  Age: 4
T: S Lavery  J: Gavin Ryan
NR
16
Horse silk
Mo Henry21
Weight: 8-9|  Age: 5
T: A Keatley  J: Reserve 2
NR
17
Horse silk
Meetyouatthemoon31
Weight: 8-8|  Age: 3
T: T Collins  J: Reserve 3
NR

Forecasts

Invincible Ryker (5/2), Arbourfield (4/1), Seanie (4/1), Mr Ormsby (4/1), Red Avenger (8/1), Geological (17/2), Rivellino (10/1), Plough Boy (20/1), Ducky Mallon (20/1), Lyfka (20/1), Rattling Jewel (20/1), Mo Henry (20/1), Meetyouatthemoon (20/1), Vastonea (33/1), Northern Surprise (33/1), Art Nouvelle (33/1), Ocean Air (33/1)

Verdict

ARBOURFIELD and Mr Ormsby filled the first two placings in a tight finish here recently and should again lay down serious challenges. The latter was perhaps unlucky last time out but has been done no favours by the draw and that is enough to swing the vote in favour Oisin Orr's mount. Rivellino also has a high stall to overcome but he joins Red Avenger, Art Nouvelle, Ducky Mallon and previous course winner Seanie on an extensive shortlist for a wide open apprentice contest where good fortune may be required.
  1. Arbourfield
  2. Mr Ormsby
  3. Seanie

Prize Money

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

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