17:00 Dundalk

Thursday 21 December 2017

All16:3017:0017:3018:0018:3019:0019:3020:00

www.dundalkstadium.com Handicap (45-65) (Div 1)

  • 3YO plus  |   1m  |   Standard  |   14 Runners  |   Polytrack  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 17:03  |   Winning time: 1m 39.30s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
(10)
Horse silk
Hes Our Music15
Age: 8|  Weight: 9-13| J: Shane Foley| T: R Donohoe| OR:  64| CD
5/1
Nine-time course winner including two over C&D. Bounced back from five really poor efforts latest when a much improved fourth of 14 over C&D. In similar form he should be in the mix for a place again.
2
(9)
Horse silk
Excellib28
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-12| J: P J Smullen| T: A A Howard| OR:  63| CD
3/1
Almost two years now since his last win as part of a C&D double in January 2016. Handicap generally falling since and latest flat run was an excellent second of 18 before a midfield hurdles run. Top jockey takes the ride and looks well treated.
3
(3)
Horse silk
Tennesse Waltzb34
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-12| J: Killian Leonard(5)| T: D Marnane| OR:  63| CD
8/1
Won twice over C&D early this year and once since on turf. Much higher in weights now and fourth on penultimate start (Excelli second) gives him a bit to find with that rival.
4
(6)
Horse silk
Paved With Gold34
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-11| J: Seamie Heffernan| T: J J Murphy| OR:  62| CD
6/1
Over a year since only win over C&D. Good seconds latest twice at Chelmsford and here show he is in good form at present and 1lb rise for last run not enough to think he isn't a leading player today.
5
(7)
Horse silk
Rosenborg Riderb,t13
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-10| J: Billy Lee| T: A McGuinness| OR:  61| C
6/1
Left a run of moderate form behind when winning readily over 7f last time out. Raised 8lb by the handicapper for that so life tougher and jury still out over 1m effectiveness.
6
(2)
Horse silk
Mulzammt293
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-7| J: R P Downey(3)| T: J McAuley| OR:  58| D
16/1
Only beat five rivals in as many starts for this stable when last seen at the start of the year. Thrown in on best form for Charlie Appleby but the combination of the layoff and form for this yard enough to discourage.
7
(4)
Horse silk
Check 'em Tuesday48
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-6| J: C P Hoban| T: Christian Delcros| OR:  57| D
50/1
Lost her way after lone win to date at Kempton. Made debut for this yard latest when 11th here beaten 9¼L over 7f. Handicapper eases the burden but others make more appeal.
8
(12)
Horse silk
No Approval15
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-4| J: Ben Coen(7)| T: P J F Murphy| OR:  55| CD
5/1
Finally off the mark in his 20th start last time when winning by a short-head over C&D. Raised 4lb for the effort by the handicapper so given the narrow margin this will be a fair bit tougher.
9
(13)
Horse silk
Society Rangerp20
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-3| J: M C Hussey| T: S M Duffy| OR:  54
20/1
Ran on AW last five times and the latest was comfortably his best when upped to 1m2½f as he finished well for fourth. Strange that connections don't persevere over that distance and wide draw here a problem.
10
(11)
Horse silk
Three Majorsp34
Age: 4|  Weight: 8-12| J: C J McGovern(5)| T: A McCann| OR:  49| CD
10/1
Yet to feature really in six starts for present trainer although signs of life last twice with handicap falling steadily. Yard is in fine form of late so could see an improved run today.
11
(5)
Horse silk
You Gotta Move13
Age: 4|  Weight: 8-11| J: Andrew Slattery(10)| T: L Lennon| OR:  48
14/1
Tried 1m four times to date and jury still out on whether he quite stays it. Fourth over C&D two starts ago saw him weaken after leading 2f out but on that form he still has each-way chances now 2lb lighter.
12
(1)
Horse silk
Fianchettop20
Age: 4|  Weight: 8-9| J: D E Sheehy(5)| T: Mrs D Foster| OR:  46
25/1
Penultimate start saw her third here over 1m2½f but any hope that she was ready to turn over a new leaf was dashed when a well beaten tenth latest. 17th of 18 when last seen over a mile and hard to be confident in her.
14
(8)
Horse silk
Dark Amberp43
Age: 7|  Weight: 8-8| J: Rory Cleary| T: D English| OR:  45
20/1
Seems her best distance is probably 1m4f although tried even further too. Generally seems to struggle on occasions she tries this trip and in any case her recent form is very moderate.
15
Horse silk
Arlecchino's Rockp13
Age: 4|  Weight: 8-13| J: P B Beggy| T: D A McLoughlin| OR:  50| C
14/1
Relatively unexposed over 1m. Latest effort when sixth over 7f here saw him staying on quite well to suggest worth another go over this trip. First Reserve.

Non-Runners

13
(14)
Horse silk
Annagassan15
Weight: 8-8|  Age: 4
T: D Kinsella  J: N G McCullagh
NR
16
Horse silk
Casuist13
Weight: 8-7|  Age: 3
T: M Halford  J: Reserve 2
NR
17
Horse silk
Doria Road40
Weight: 9-13|  Age: 3
T: J M Oxx  J: Reserve 3
NR

Forecasts

Excelli (3/1), No Approval (5/1), Hes Our Music (5/1), Rosenborg Rider (6/1), Paved With Gold (6/1), Tennesse Waltz (8/1), Three Majors (10/1), Doria Road (11/1), You Gotta Move (14/1), Arlecchino's Rock (14/1), Casuist (14/1), Mulzamm (16/1), Society Ranger (20/1), Dark Amber (20/1), Fianchetto (25/1), Annagassan (25/1), Check 'em Tuesday (50/1)

Verdict

EXCELLI is overdue a trip to the winner's enclosure but his second of 18 when last seen on the level was an excellent run in the context of a race like this and the booking of Pat Smullen suggests it's all systems go here. Paved With Gold rates the biggest threat after two very solid efforts the last twice on AW. Hes Our Music may not quite be the force of old but he loves it here and showed signs of a revival latest.
  1. Excelli
  2. Paved With Gold
  3. Hes Our Music

Prize Money

1st: €6,160.002nd: €1,909.003rd: €910.004th: €410.005th: €160.00

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