20:30 Dundalk

Wednesday 21 November 2018

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Crowne Plaza Leading Jockey & Trainer Championship Handicap (45-65) (Div 1)

Off time: 20:32 | Winning time: 2m 31.92s

(5)

Teologia²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-12| J: Luke McAteer⁽⁷⁾| T: J S Bolger| OR: 64

10/1

Home-bred and off the mark for connections at the sixth time of asking landing a Thurles 2m handicap last month. Perhaps vulnerable back in trip here under a penalty.

Form: 637691

(2)

Sleepy Head^h¹⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 9-11| J: Gary Halpin| T: P J Flynn| OR: 58| C

6/1

Two from 10 at this venue and has been lately running well in defeat over 1m2½f. Has his own ideas on the game but can be a leading player if in the mood.

Form: 423425

(8)

Rock On Seamie⁹³

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: Dylan Hogan⁽⁵⁾| T: R Hackett| OR: 62

33/1

Largely well held in a number of disappointing displays in his career to date and below-par form looks set to continue back at this venue.

Form: 0-5458

(6)

Shadow Seven^b,t⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-6| J: S Foley| T: J P O'Brien| OR: 53

5/2

Not disgraced in a couple of spins here over 1m2½f hitting the frame on each occasion. Looks a progressive type and shortlisted here.

Form: 934733

(7)

Power Drive²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: Declan McDonogh| T: C O'Brien| OR: 57

13/2

Without a win in three starts here but showed promise last month over 1m2½f finishing third of 14 beaten 2¾L behind the improving Lady De Vesci. Likeable type and strong place claims.

Form: 179632

(9)

Danehill Quest⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: Robbie Colgan| T: S Lavery| OR: 54

5/1

One from 12 in career but plenty to take from the geldings debut over C&D last month wen second of 14 beaten 5L off a similar mark. Runner-up again at this track when dropped in trip earlier this month. Strong claims.

Form: 515922

(1)

Maid In Manhattan^p1,t¹⁴

Age: 4| Weight: 9-2| J: O J Orr⁽³⁾| T: A J Martin| OR: 49

6/1

13-race maiden under rules and well held on debut here earlier this month. First time cheekpieces unlikely to bring about the required amount of progression needed to land a blow here.

Form: 08U777

(10)

Greanta²³

Age: 7| Weight: 8-12| J: Rory Cleary| T: T Cleary| OR: 45| D

33/1

Modest mare who was well held on only start here 12-months ago finishing ninth of 14 beaten 10L over this trip. Has not improved since and impossible to make a case for.

Form: 400608

(12)

Konig Hall^p,t⁷

Age: 10| Weight: 8-12| J: G M Ryan⁽⁷⁾| T: A McCann| OR: 45

16/1

Without a win in 10 visits but the veteran is slowly dropping to a mark he can be dangerous from. Any market move should be monitored in this company.

Form: 086040

(4)

Utalkintomeboy^v¹⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: D E Sheehy⁽⁵⁾| T: T G McCourt| OR: 47

33/1

Little to recommend in three maidens before a couple of dismal efforts when sent handicapping. Will need to raise overall profile to play a role here.

Form: 36799

(11)

Miss Louise^h1²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: K J Leonard⁽³⁾| T: Mrs D A Love| OR: 46

10/1

Plenty to like about her third of 14 beaten 5¾L over C&D last month off a 2lb higher mark. No surprise to see the filly improve for first-time hood.

Form: 707003

(3)

The Perch^p⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: Siobhan Rutledge⁽¹⁰⁾| T: J C McConnell| OR: 45

25/1

Generally well held in a couple of starts here and six-race maiden unlikely to be playing a role in the finish in this contest.

Form: 848508

Forecasts

Shadow Seven (5/2), Danehill Quest (5/1), Sleepy Head (6/1), Maid In Manhattan (6/1), Power Drive (13/2), Miss Louise (10/1), Teologia (10/1), Konig Hall (16/1), The Perch (25/1), Utalkintomeboy (33/1), Rock On Seamie (33/1), Greanta (33/1)

DANEHILL QUEST can improve on his two spins here when finishing runner-up on a couple of occasions including on first start at the track over C&D last month. The improving three-year-old can land the spoils ahead of potential improver, Shadow Seven from the Joseph O'Brien yard and Sleepy Head, who may have to settle for a minor honour once again. Miss Louise, in first time hood, can go well at a price.