13:50 Down Royal
Saturday 2 November 2019
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North Down Marquees Handicap Hurdle (0-150) (Grade B)
- 4YO plus | 2m 100y | Soft (Heavy in places) | 14 Runners | Turf | Weighed In
- Off time: 13:50 | Winning time: 4m 14.80s
T: W P MullinsJ: Mark Walsh
Disputed lead early, headed 2nd, remained prominent, improved to lead 3 out, pushed along from 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, reduced advantage close home op 5/2
T: P W FlynnJ: L P Dempsey
In rear, headway 4 out, 6th next, ridden in 3rd and slight mistake 2 out, 4th at last, stayed on well run-in to go 2nd close home
T: Paul TraynorJ: M A Enright
Tracked leaders, took keen hold, 4th 3 out, soon ridden, 4th 2 out, went 2nd approaching last, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on same pace and dropped to 3rd close home tchd 13/2
T: D McDonoghJ: Simon Torrens (7)
Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd after 3 out, 2nd next, no extra in 3rd at last, kept on same pace inside final furlong op 14/1
T: W P MullinsJ: Rachael Blackmore
Tracked leaders on inner, dropped to mid-division at halfway, ridden in 7th after 3 out, 5th next, no impression op 20/1
T: W P MullinsJ: Paul Townend
Mid-division, headway into 5th 3 out, soon ridden, dropped to 6th next, no impression op 12/1
T: G ElliottJ: K Brogan (7)
Rear of mid-division, dropped to rear and pushed along at 5th, soon ridden, some progress after 3 out, kept on one pace
T: P RocheJ: Darragh O'Keeffe (3)
In rear, bumped at 1st, headway from 4 out, pushed along in 8th on outer 3 out, soon ridden and no impression tchd 10/1
T: W P MullinsJ: Brian Hayes
Disputed lead early, led from 2nd, slight mistakes 3rd and 4th, ridden and headed 3 out, weakened
T: G ElliottJ: D N Russell
Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
T: S R B CrawfordJ: J J Slevin
Disputed lead early, raced on outer, headed 2nd, dropped to mid-division and no impression from 4 out, weakened op 9/1
T: N MeadeJ: Sean Flanagan
Rear of mid-division, under pressure 5th, no impression from next, never a factor op 14/1
T: Mrs J HarringtonJ: R M Power
Mid-division, no impression from 4 out, weakened
T: N J HendersonJ: B J Geraghty
Rear of mid-division on outer, niggled along on outer 4th, in rear at halfway and eased after 4 out op 9/2
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Golden Spear20
Weight: 11-7| Age: 8
T: A J Martin J: E O'Connell
NR
Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:€3.60Pl:€1.30, €7.10, €2.20EX:€373.90Trifecta:€0.00Tricast:€544.61SF:€105.85
Forecasts
Rathhill (5/2), Janidil (11/4), Shumaker (6/1), Curious Times (8/1), Arthur's Quay (12/1), La Sorelita (14/1), Hearts Are Trumps (16/1), Allez Dance (16/1), Free Ranger (16/1), Polished Steel (16/1), Golden Spear (16/1), Cool Colonnade (25/1), Star Maker (25/1), Try Again (33/1), Count Simon (33/1)
Shumaker is bidding for a four-timer but his latest hike in the ratings may prove enough to thwart him now. Willie Mullins fires a quartet at the target and, in truth, none can be ruled out though Janidil and La Sorelita may be best. Curious Times is a potential improver while Hearts Are Trumps is very consistent but it is noteworthy that Nicky Henderson sends RATHHILL here. He was favourite for the Tolworth when last spotted and is just a third ever runner at this venue for the Seven Barrows chief. He may prove good enough to defy his opening handicap mark.
- Rathhill
- Hearts Are Trumps
- Janidil
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: €30,000.002nd: €10,000.003rd: €4,999.004th: €2,500.005th: €1,500.006th: €1,000.00
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