17:55 Down Royal

Friday 31 May 2019

All17:2517:5518:2518:5519:2519:5520:25

Simplyfruit Handicap (45-70)

  • 3YO only  |   5f  |   Good to Yielding  |   12 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 17:56  |   Winning time: 1m 2.98s
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Cloth number
Odds
Horse A-Z
1
(4)
Horse silk
Black Martini182
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-12| J: Nathan Crosse(7)| T: W McCreery| OR:  68
8/1
Running with plenty of consistency in his three career starts on the AW at Dundalk towards the end of the year. Top weight on turf debut following a lay-off could prove difficult.
2
(7)
Horse silk
Fugacious41
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-12| J: S M Crosse(5)| T: J Feane| OR:  68
10/1
Fast Company gelding has failed to build on his debut run at Limerick as a juvenile with a couple of below-par efforts earlier this month. Others preferred for win purposes.
3
(12)
Horse silk
Showmethegint117
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-11| J: Paddy Harnett(10)| T: T Cooper| OR:  67
25/1
Another in the line-up that has failed to live up to expectations following an encouraging debut run. Best watched on first run since being gelded in first-time tongue tie.
4
(5)
Horse silk
Wild Bob Cat196
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-11| J: N G McCullagh| T: H De Bromhead| OR:  67
7/1
Five-race maiden who has been well held in a couple of starts on Turf. Running well in defeat on the AW at Dundalk towards the end of the year but on balance, probably has something to find in this contest.
5
(3)
Horse silk
Inflorescence330
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-7| J: W J Lee| T: K J Condon| OR:  63
4/1
Without a win in five starts and has not fulfilled the potential of a 2¾L defeat on debut at Navan over 12 months ago. Possibly best watched on first start for new trainer unless the market suggests otherwise.
6
(9)
Horse silk
Jarrochob113
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-6| J: Colin Keane| T: D Marnane| OR:  62
11/2
Nine-race maiden including a number of defeats on turf. First time blinkers unlikely to bring about the required amount of improvement needed to play a role here.
7
(6)
Horse silk
Espirit D'Escalierv110
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-4| J: D W O'Connor(3)| T: J F Levins| OR:  60
9/1
Possibly unfortunate not to get off the mark at two and displayed plenty of promise finishing fifth of 13 beaten 4½L in a Sligo 6f handicap earlier this month. First time visor expected to assist.
8
(11)
Horse silk
Emily Graceb13
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-3| J: Robbie Colgan| T: M C Grassick| OR:  59| D
14/1
Without a win in eight starts on turf but found success in October on the AW at Dundalk. Well held on first run on turf this season finishing sixth of eight at Navan earlier this month.
9
(1)
Horse silk
Olay Power10
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-1| J: O J Orr(3)| T: E Lynam| OR:  57
4/1
Off the mark at the eighth attempt for connections landing a Sligo 6f handicap earlier this month on her fifth start on turf off a 5lb higher mark. Up in trip and open to plenty of improvement.
10
(8)
Horse silk
Cactus Treeh132
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-11| J: A J Slattery(7)| T: M C Grassick| OR:  53
16/1
Disappointing Camelot filly who has been well held in four dismal efforts to date including three runs this term. First time hood unlikely to bring about the required amount of progression needed to land a blow here.
11
(10)
Horse silk
Storm Blitzb110
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-8| J: C P Hoban| T: J Larkin| OR:  50
33/1
Five race maiden and nothing of note in two starts on turf at Killarney and Sligo this month. Sent off at odds of 33/1 on latest start and probably best watched for now blinkered for the first time.
12
(13)
Horse silk
Dash To Celebrate10
Age: 3|  Weight: 8-4| J: Rory Cleary| T: A McGuinness| OR:  46
16/1
Excelebration filly, yet to taste success in seven career starts including four runs on turf. Hints of promise on seasonal return at Sligo earlier this month when beaten 3¾L over this trip. Drop 1lb and worth a check in the market.

Non-Runners

13
(2)
Horse silk
Cozy Sky10
Weight: 8-4|  Age: 3
T: G Elliott  J: L F Roche
NR

Forecasts

Inflorescence (4/1), Olay Power (4/1), Cozy Sky (5/1), Jarrocho (11/2), Wild Bob Cat (7/1), Black Martini (8/1), Espirit D'Escalier (9/1), Fugacious (10/1), Emily Grace (14/1), Cactus Tree (16/1), Dash To Celebrate (16/1), Showmethegin (25/1), Storm Blitz (33/1)

Verdict

The early speed between stalls four and six could possibly set the race up for jockey Oisin Orr to replicate the win for OLAY POWER at Sligo earlier in the month. The 5lb rise may not be enough to halt the Acclamation filly as she attempts to get the better of speedsters, Dash To Celebrate and Espirit D'escalier.
  1. Olay Power
  2. Dash To Celebrate
  3. Espirit D'Escalier

Prize Money

1st: €6,775.002nd: €2,101.003rd: €1,001.004th: €451.005th: €176.00

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