19:45 Dundalk

Wednesday 6 March 2019

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BetVictor Apprentice Handicap (45-65)

  • 4YO plus  |   1m  |   Standard  |   14 Runners  |   Polytrack  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 19:46  |   Winning time: 1m 39.31s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
(9)
Horse silk
Pushaqh,t89
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-0| J: Gavin Ryan(4)| T: A McCann| OR:  65| D
20/1
Distance winner but without success on six occasions at this venue. Failed to beat any rivals home in his last three starts and well below par form looks set to continue.
2
(5)
Horse silk
Saga Altais70
Age: 5|  Weight: 10-0| J: W T Byrne(4)| T: A Mullins| OR:  65
7/1
Placed on each of his three starts over C&D including when finishing second of 14 when last seen over the combination in May. Talented jockey two from 10 rides here and worth a check in the market.
3
(1)
Horse silk
Ishebayorgreyh19
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-11| J: Ross Coakley| T: P Martin| OR:  62| C
5/1
Without a win over C&D in ten starts but has hit the frame on three previous occasions. Running well in defeat in a number of runs since October and one of the leading players under experienced apprentice in the plate.
4
(7)
Horse silk
Blue Whisperp19
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-8| J: D P Davis(7)| T: S Donohoe| OR:  59
14/1
Modest 67-rated handicapper for trainer James Eustace. Plenty to like about his most recent starts on this surface last month but may have to settle for a mid place finish once again under rider yet to win at this track.
5
(14)
Horse silk
Voyageofdiscovery19
Age: 8|  Weight: 9-8| J: T P Madden| T: T J O'Mara| OR:  59| CD
7/1
Winner over C&D from eight visits here, hitting the frame on a further five occasions. Has hit the frame in four of his last five starts here and has the assistance of adept pilot.
6
(10)
Horse silk
Latchet19
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-7| J: Luke McAteer(4)| T: J S Bolger| OR:  58| CD
5/1
Impressive figures over C&D winning here in January and hitting the frame on a further four occasions. 9lb higher than last winning mark and should be among the leading players with improving competitor in the plate.
7
(2)
Horse silk
Above Us Only Sky47
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-4| J: A J Farragher(4)| T: S F Magee| OR:  55
16/1
Without a win in six visits over C&D but does consistently run well in defeat over the combination hitting the frame on a couple of occasions for trainer Charles O'Brien. Best watched on stable debut with two-time track winner in the saddle.
8
(12)
Horse silk
Northern Surprise12
Age: 8|  Weight: 9-4| J: Emma Louise Doyle(7)| T: T Doyle| OR:  55| CD
16/1
Two wins from seven starts over C&D including success in January off a 5lb lower mark under this competent apprentice. Capable of a big run but may find a couple stronger at the business end of the race.
9
(3)
Horse silk
Fox Dream19
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-2| J: Nathan Crosse(4)| T: A Leahy| OR:  53
14/1
Without a win in seven starts at this venue though has hit the frame on a couple of occasions. Needs to improve on even her best form under capable pilot to take a hand on return to action.
10
(13)
Horse silk
Mulzamm12
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-2| J: D W O'Connor| T: D Hogan| OR:  53| BF| D
6/1
Without a win in nine starts over C&D but has hit the frame on a couple of occasions. Not beaten far here in two starts last month and worth a market check under 33-time course winning rider.
11
(4)
Horse silk
Lady Rosebud19
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-0| J: Killian Leonard| T: P Martin| OR:  51| CD
10/1
Winner of three of his 15 starts over C&D with the last of those wins coming in March off an 9lb higher mark. Looks to be coming back to form following a 1¾L defeat here last month and is entitled to make the shortlist.
13
(11)
Horse silk
Rise Againp1110
Age: 5|  Weight: 8-8| J: Andrew Slattery(4)| T: D A McLoughlin| OR:  45
20/1
Poor form towards the end of his stay for trainer Kevin Prendergast and in three starts for Adrian McGuinness. Possibly best watched on stable debut in first-time cheekpieces. Hasn't shown enough to be of interest.
14
(8)
Horse silk
Rockafillyb12
Age: 4|  Weight: 8-8| J: C G O'Dwyer(7)| T: J Nash| OR:  45
66/1
Seven race maiden who has looked overwhelmed in a series of dismal efforts at this venue since November. Still looking no nearer to a breakthrough success.
15
Horse silk
Itschessnotchekers242
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-4| J: Ben Coen| T: G P Cromwell| OR:  55
12/1
First Reserve: 14 race maiden for trainer Noel Lawlor including eight defeats here. Not seen since finishing last of 11 beaten 23L in a Naas handicap in July and will be up against it if making the line-up.

Non-Runners

12
(6)
Horse silk
Wild Shot40
Weight: 9-0|  Age: 5
T: N C Kelly  J: O J Orr
NR
16
Horse silk
Bluesbreaker192
Weight: 9-12|  Age: 7
T: R O'Sullivan  J: Reserve 2
NR
17
Horse silk
Flojo26
Weight: 9-0|  Age: 4
T: J G Coogan  J: Reserve 3
NR

Forecasts

Latchet (5/1), Ishebayorgrey (5/1), Mulzamm (6/1), Voyageofdiscovery (7/1), Saga Altais (7/1), Wild Shot (8/1), Lady Rosebud (10/1), Itschessnotchekers (12/1), Blue Whisper (14/1), Fox Dream (14/1), Flojo (14/1), Northern Surprise (16/1), Above Us Only Sky (16/1), Rise Again (20/1), Pushaq (20/1), Bluesbreaker (50/1), Rockafilly (66/1)

Verdict

The Jim Bolger-trained LATCHET can land the spoils here posting impressive figures over C&D winning here earlier in the year and hitting the frame on a further four occasions. The five-year-old can hold off the challenge from the solid and consistent Mulzamm for the Denis Hogan yard and three time C&D winner Lady Rosebud who now races 9lb below last winning mark. Voyageofdiscovery, Ishebayorgrey and Wild Shot are all capable of big runs in a wide open contest.
  1. Latchet
  2. Mulzamm
  3. Lady Rosebud

Prize Money

1st: €6,468.002nd: €2,006.003rd: €956.004th: €431.005th: €168.00

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