12:50 Wexford

Sunday 29 October 2017

All12:5013:2514:0014:3515:1015:4516:20

Casey Concrete Blocks Maiden Hurdle

Off time: 12:51 | Winning time: 5m 14.80s

1^st

Templemore Dream

411-2

16/1

T: A FlemingJ: R Loughran

Mid-division early, 7th before 4th, slightly impeded 9th, closer in 6th on inner approaching straight, challenged between horses run-in, led and stayed on best closing stages

2^nd

Roseriver Has

411-7

5/4f

T: N MeadeJ: B J Geraghty

Prominent, 2nd early, 3rd approaching straight, soon closed up on inner to dispute lead, still on terms last, headed and kept on without matching winner closing stages op 6/5 tchd 13/8

3^rd

Eamon High

411-2

25/1

T: H De BromheadJ: A E Lynch

Held up, 8th before 4th, closer in 5th travelling smoothly approaching straight, soon challenged and every chance, still on terms last, soon headed and kept on without matching 1st 2 op 16/1

4^th

Icario

411-7

3/1

T: G ElliottJ: Jack Kennedy

Tracked leaders, soon raced in 3rd, slight mistakes 3rd and 3 out, 2nd approaching straight, on terms 2 out, headed before last, kept on same pace op 5/2

5^th

8 ½

Chess Grand Master

411-7

9/1

T: J P O'BrienJ: S A Shortall (3)

Soon led, some slight mistakes, joined straight, headed 2 out, soon no extra, one pace tchd 8/1

6^th

4 ¾

Flag On The Play

411-2

40/1

T: J MotherwayJ: Rachael Blackmore

Tracked leaders, soon 4th, no extra and one pace straight op 33/1

7^th

Dundeedy Lad

411-2

66/1

T: R TynerJ: D E Splaine

Held up, soon towards rear, impeded 9th, moderate 7th and no impression from 3 out

8^th

4 ½

Melly And Me

411-2

100/1

T: P DowneyJ: Kevin Sexton

Soon detached in rear and not always fluent jumping, never a factor

9^th

Take The Floor

411-2

25/1

T: E BolgerJ: D J McInerney (7)

Held up, soon towards rear, impeded 9th, moderate 8th and no impression from 3 out tchd 33/1

10^th

The Broom Squire

411-2

100/1

T: P J RothwellJ: J P O'Sullivan (7)

Held up, soon towards rear, pecked 4 out, weakened, completely tailed off

Also Ran

Elusive Exclusive

411-2

20/1

T: P J F MurphyJ: A Ring (3)

Chased leaders, took keen hold, soon 5th, some slight mistakes, weakened 9th, pulled up before 4 out tchd 16/1

Saddle The Lion

411-2

100/1

T: K PurcellJ: C A Landers (7)

Towards rear, pushed along 8th, soon no danger, pulled up before 4 out

Vladakar

411-2

7/2

T: M F MorrisJ: D N Russell

Tracked leaders, pulled up quickly approaching 2nd op 13/2

Quay Witness

410-9

100/1

T: W J MartinJ: M J Bolger

Mid-division early, 6th before 4th, 5th when mistake and unseated rider 9th

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Non-Runners

Juniors Angel²²

Weight: 10-9| Age: 4

T: P Croke J: Reserve 1

Giveittomestraight

Weight: 11-2| Age: 4

T: E Bolger J: Reserve 2

Plouios¹⁹⁷

Weight: 11-2| Age: 4

T: H De Bromhead J: Reserve 3

Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:€24.80Pl:€4.20, €1.20, €6.80EX:€68.00Trifecta:€898.10SF:€38.65

Forecasts

Roseriver Has (5/4), Icario (3/1), Vladakar (7/2), Plouios (6/1), Chess Grand Master (9/1), Templemore Dream (16/1), Elusive Exclusive (20/1), Giveittomestraight (20/1), Eamon High (25/1), Take The Floor (25/1), Juniors Angel (33/1), Flag On The Play (40/1), Dundeedy Lad (66/1), Melly And Me (100/1), The Broom Squire (100/1), Saddle The Lion (100/1), Quay Witness (100/1)

Some promising types make this an interesting opener. Icario and Vladakar have claims for their leading owner, while Take The Floor has a nice pedigree and is worth a market check on debut. The selection, though, is ROSERIVER HAS, who made a pleasing start over hurdles behind the brilliant, but sadly-departed Fayonagh and has the services of a top-class jockey. Eamon High and Templemore Dream are others to consider.

Roseriver Has
Vladakar
Icario

Previous Winners

2016

Aretesone

Weight: 11-2 |Age: 4

J: Ruby Walsh | T: T M Walsh

4/1

Prize Money

1st: €6,775.002nd: €2,101.003rd: €1,002.004th: €450.005th: €176.00