17:20 Cork
Wednesday 3 October 2018
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- 3YO plus  |  1m 4f  |  Good (Good to Firm in Places)  |  16 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 17:21Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 2m 37.02s
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Carries a 6lb penalty for third win of the campaign (all 1m4f) last week at Dundalk on the AW. Won by 1L there but needed only hands and heels to score so plenty up his sleeve and again rated a leading contender despite welter burden.
Excellent ½L second of 22 in a 1m4f Curragh handicap was followed up by a hurdles win at Listowel latest. Only 2lb higher than Curragh mark here and won off higher in the past so has very strong claims again.
Narrowly failed penultimately over 1m4½f at Sligo before disappointing latest when drop to 1m1f and heavy ground combined against him. Better chance here with conditions far more to suit and can't be ruled out.
Only 3lb higher than 1m4f Tramore handicap success three starts back. Shade disappointing that he hasn't been more competitive in two races since so others are preferred although he has some chance for sure.
Finally went one better after three seconds all by under ½L latest when successful over 1m4f at Naas. Obviously in good order and 2lb rise far from harsh so has to again be considered a leading contender.
Winner over 1m1½f on the flat earlier this year but form since stronger over hurdles better than on the level. Last of 13 latest at Dundalk a very tame effort so a bit to prove here.
Comfortably her best run of the campaign latest on deep ground over 1m1½f at Gowran where she stayed on for third having been outpaced. Big step up in trip here but if she stays she could be well treated and some optimism she will do.
Little encouragement in six career unplaced starts, the last three in handicaps. Ninth of 13 latest after a break but stayed on past beaten horses so even that maybe flattering.
Basically regressive since a promising debut second last year. Latest run when last of 15 further evidence of this although drop to 1m probably didn't suit.
Made the frame a couple of times in July before fifth at Leopardstown followed by very disappointing 10th of 11 at Naas latest. Questions to answer on the back of that.
Flattered by 1½L margin latest but no doubt that second over 1m4½f was a big step in the right direction. Raised 2lb now but still quite lightly raced (six races) so could be more to come.
Have to go back 10 races to find last time this mare made the frame. Efforts this year far from inspiring and held by several rivals here.
Gained first ever success latest over 2m in a poor Tramore handicap. Did his best work late on there so drop in trip here a bit of a head scratcher with 1m4f form pretty ordinary.
Yet to win in 12 starts and three runs back in handicaps since second in a Ballinrobe claimer leave a bit to be desired. Only beat one home latest so unappealing on the whole.
Made no impression in five races for Ger Lyons. Not raced in 15 months so questions aplenty. First Reserve.
Couple of placed efforts on the AW at Dundalk but regressed since and showed little in six subsequent races. Weight remains high enough. Third Reserve.
Non-Runners
7
(14)
Sleepy Head12
Weight: 9-8|Â Â Age: 5
T: P J Flynn  J: Ben Coen
NR
8
(18)
Shoofly142
Weight: 9-5|Â Â Age: 5
T: D Hogan  J: J A Heffernan
NR
9
(2)
Maid In Manhattan1
Weight: 9-4|Â Â Age: 4
T: A J Martin  J: O J Orr
NR
14
(17)
Miraculum25
Weight: 8-12|Â Â Age: 3
T: J S Bolger  J: W T Byrne
NR
20
Clementina63
Weight: 9-3|Â Â Age: 5
T: A J Martin  J: Reserve 2
NR
Forecasts
Bay Hill (9/4), Schoolboy Error (6/1), Universal Focus (6/1), Jake Peter (7/1), Acclamatio (8/1), Miraculum (8/1), Sleepy Head (10/1), Carol's Return (12/1), Realtin Geal (12/1), Remembered Joy (14/1), Maid In Manhattan (14/1), Nulife (16/1), Johnny Carney (20/1), Greanta (20/1), Highway To Heaven (25/1), Match My Fire (25/1), Clementina (25/1), Shoofly (25/1), Thomas O'Malley (28/1), My Amazing One (33/1), Typhoon Rising (33/1)
BAY HILL followed up an excellent second in a big field Curragh handicap with a hurdles success at Listowel so he is clearly in excellent form and still quite well treated on the flat. Schoolboy Error has progressed well since joining this yard and could still be ahead of the handicapper carrying the 6lb penalty. Universal Focus is another in excellent form and also rates a leading contender here.
- Bay Hill
- Schoolboy Error
- Universal Focus
Prize Money
1st: €6,160.002nd: €1,910.003rd: €910.004th: €410.005th: €160.00
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