18:45 Gowran Park

Wednesday 19 April 2023

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Irish Injured Jockeys Handicap

Off time: 18:45 | Winning time: 1m 49.27s

(6)

Duke Of Leggagh²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-13| J: Gary Carroll| T: M Mulvany| OR: 81

10/3

Made the most of a good opportunity back from his "correct" mark when winning 11-runner handicap at Navan (10f, heavy, 6/4) 3 weeks ago by 7 lengths from Tea Olive, finding extra when tackled 2f out. 12 lb higher here but expected to be bang there.

Form: 7631-21

(3)

Devore¹⁷⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: Ben Coen| T: J P Murtagh| OR: 78

5/1

Confirmed the promise she'd shown in maidens when scoring on handicap debut at the Curragh last September. Not in same form when fifth of 7 in nursery (4/1) at Leopardstown (7f, soft) 6 months ago and will need to hit the ground running.

Form: 95615-

(4)

Semblance Of Order¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: W J Lee| T: A Oliver| OR: 78

9/2

Got back on track reverting to maiden company when second of 13 in maiden at Cork (7f, heavy, 7/1) 11 days ago. Can give another good account here.

Form: 2726-62

(9)

Long Count²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: Luke McAteer⁽³⁾| T: J S Bolger| OR: 76

8/1

11/1, wasn't disgraced after 6 months off when fifth of 12 in maiden at Navan (8f, heavy) 3 weeks ago. Should fare better back in a handicap but more is needed to open his account.

Form: 59357-5

(1)

One Boss¹⁷⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-8| J: S T McCullagh⁽³⁾| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 76

7/1

Lightly-raced maiden. 10/1, ran well on nursery debut without improving on her previous efforts when third of 7 at Leopardstown (7f, soft) 6 months ago. More required.

Form: 7643-

(2)

Pigeon House^b¹⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 9-5| J: S Foley| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 73

18/1

Cheekpieces on for 1st time, ran no sort of race after 6 months off when tenth of 12 in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, heavy, 22/1) 17 days ago, slowly away. Blinkers back on.

Form: 95477-0

(7)

The Snapper^p,t¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Ronan Whelan| T: J Davison| OR: 71

7/1

8/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, showed much improved form when winning 12-runner handicap at Cork (7f, heavy) 11 days ago, leading approaching final 1f. Up 5 lb and shouldn't be underestimated.

Form: 8464-61

(5)

Tea Olive²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Colin Keane| T: N Meade| OR: 69

5/1

13/2, ran well after 5 months off when 7 lengths second of 11 to reopposing Duke of Leggagh in handicap at Navan (10f, heavy) 3 weeks ago, clear of rest. Nudged up 2 lb and likely to find a few too strong.

Form: 56835-2

Non-Runners

(8)

Mere Accountant¹⁶⁶

Weight: 9-11| Age: 3

T: J P Murtagh J: Shane Kelly

Forecasts

Duke Of Leggagh (10/3), Semblance Of Order (9/2), Mere Accountant (9/2), Tea Olive (5/1), Devore (5/1), One Boss (7/1), The Snapper (7/1), Long Count (8/1), Pigeon House (18/1)

DUKE OF LEGGAGH is clearly a much-improved performer since faced with testing ground and having bolted up at Navan 3 weeks ago, Michael Mulvany's charge is fancied to follow up. The main danger could be Mere Accountant, who showed much improved form to get off the mark at Dundalk in November and should have more to offer now handicapping fitted with cheekpieces. The Snapper can fill out third spot.