17:15 Limerick
Thursday 23 July 2020
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Well Done To All Frontline Staff From Limerick Racecourse (C & G) Maiden Hurdle (Div 2)
- 4YO plus  |  2m  |  Yielding  |  12 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 17:16Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 4m 5.80s
T:Â James KingJ:Â Mr P A King (5)
Prominent, on terms 3rd briefly, on terms again before 5th, soon led, went on from 3 out, kept on well under pressure run-in, reduced lead but always holding on closing stages op 66/1
T:Â T FoleyJ:Â J S McGarvey
Held up in touch, slight mistake 6th, soon progress, chased winner 2 out, kept on well without reaching winner run-in
T:Â E J O'GradyJ:Â Paul Townend
A little keen, prominent, on terms 2nd briefly, slight mistake 6th, 3rd approaching straight, soon no impression, one pace tchd 16/5
T:Â D E FitzgeraldJ:Â K J Brouder
Prominent, on terms before 5th and bad mistake, soon headed but remained close up, no extra and one pace straight op 7/4 tchd 11/8
T:Â F BirraneJ:Â Simon Torrens (7)
Soon mid-division, some headway but under pressure 3 out, kept on same pace without threatening from before straight op 125/1
T:Â J C McConnellJ:Â D E Browne (7)
A little slow at 1st and reminders, 6th and slightly slow 4th and pushed along, one pace from 3 out op 50/1
T:Â H De BromheadJ:Â Rachael Blackmore
A little keen, led, joined 2nd, headed after 3rd, prominent, no extra from before straight op 15/2
T:Â G ElliottJ:Â L P Dempsey
Soon mid-division, not fluent 4th, slight mistake 5th, no impression approaching 3 out op 25/1 tchd 66/1
T:Â E McNamaraJ:Â C P McNamara (5)
Waited with towards rear, pecked 1st, slight mistake 2nd, no impression approaching 3 out tchd 66/1
T:Â C ByrnesJ:Â C A Landers (5)
Waited with, soon towards rear, slight mistake 2nd, jumped big 3rd and pushed along briefly, a little slow at 6th, no impression approaching 3 out
T:Â Mrs G CallaghanJ:Â Keith Donoghue
Slight mistake 1st, held up in touch, slight mistakes 5th and next, soon headway until weakened from before straight op 5/2
T:Â W DurkanJ:Â J B Kane (5)
Prominent, led after 3rd, headed before 5th, under pressure approaching 3 out, soon weakened
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Blue Ribbon3
Weight: 12-0|Â Â Age: 5
T: E Doyle  J: R P Treacy
NR
Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:€67.10Pl:€17.40, €7.80, €1.30EX:€3,600.80Trifecta:€0.00SF:€2,239.28
Forecasts
Hesamanofhisword (6/4), Top Line Tommy (5/2), Haggard Lad (18/5), Say It Ain't So (5/1), Blue Ribbon (16/1), Fallen Forest (22/1), Good Reception (50/1), Garrison Commander (50/1), My Friend The Wind (50/1), Natch (66/1), Kamikaze Kid (66/1), Some Spin (100/1), But I Like It (200/1)
A more competitive division of this 2m maiden hurdle with preference for SAY IT AIN'T SO who is open to more improvement than his rivals after finishing a promising fourth on his hurdles bow over this C&D last month. He should be much wiser with that experience under his belt and can get off the mark at the second time of asking. His biggest danger looks to be the more exposed Hesamanofhisword who tends to find one too good. However, the bulk of his form would entitle him to go close once again. Similarly, Top Line Tommy is also a key player despite being slammed into third last time out. The fact Paul Townend keeps the ride is a positive sign.
- Say It Ain't So
- Hesamanofhisword
- Top Line Tommy
Prize Money
1st: €7,200.002nd: €2,400.003rd: €1,200.004th: €599.005th: €360.006th: €240.00
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