18:35 Sligo
Thursday 10 August 2023
All17:0517:3518:0518:3519:0519:3520:05
Apex Controls Ltd Handicap Hurdle (80-102)
- 4YO plus  |  2m 1f 185y  |  Yielding  |  15 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 18:35Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 4m 22.90s
T:Â P W FlynnJ:Â Sean Flanagan
Mid-division on outer, 6th halfway, headway to lead 2 out, pushed along and asserted before last, kept on well run-in op 9/1 tchd 10/1
T:Â J C McConnellJ:Â B W Harvey (3)
Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 4th, pushed along and headway in 5th entering straight, went 3rd at last, ridden and 2nd inside final 150 yards, kept on tchd 25/1
T:Â L P CusackJ:Â Brian Hayes
Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, slight mistake 4 out, headway to challenge briefly 2 out, 2nd and pushed along approaching last, ridden and no impression in 3rd inside final 150 yards op 11/1
T:Â J FaheyJ:Â Donagh Meyler
Mid-division, 7th halfway, 5th 2 out, 4th and pushed along entering straight, ridden and no impression run-in, kept on one pace
T:Â G ElliottJ:Â Jack Kennedy
Towards rear, pushed along and some headway after 2 out, 8th before last, kept on run-in to go 5th closing stages tchd 11/1
T:Â A SlatteryJ:Â Cian Quirke (5)
Rear of mid-division, checked before 2nd, some headway on outer after 3 out and 6th next, ridden and no impression run-in op 11/2
T:Â I MaddenJ:Â Daniel King (5)
Rear of mid-division, ridden and some headway after 2 out, 10th before last, kept on one pace run-in, never a factor
T:Â Mrs P DobbsJ:Â Darragh O'Keeffe
Tracked leaders early, mid-division halfway, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, no extra run-in op 25/1
T:Â S AherneJ:Â Mike O'Connor (3)
Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, 3rd 2 out, ridden and dropped to 5th at last, no extra run-in
T:Â G P CromwellJ:Â Keith Donoghue
Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and no impression approaching 2 out, soon lost place and no extra in straight op 9/2
T:Â Mrs J HarringtonJ:Â Sean O'Keeffe
Tracked leaders, slight mistake 3rd, 5th halfway, pushed along and lost place after 3 out, no extra from next op 10/1
T:Â O McKiernanJ:Â Phillip Enright
Rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along and no impression in rear after 3 out, weakened op 20/1
T:Â J J LambeJ:Â L A McKenna (5)
Always towards rear, never a factor, reminder after 3 out, no extra op 66/1
T:Â J McAuleyJ:Â Rachael Blackmore
Led, 2 lengths clear halfway, headed 2 out, pushed along and soon lost place, no extra before last op 10/3 tchd 7/2
Also Ran
T:Â J BarcoeJ:Â J J Slevin
Mid-division early, not fluent 2nd, in rear and not fluent 5th, soon detached, well behind and pulled up before 3 out op 80/1
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Lesssaidthebetter20
Weight: 10-6|Â Â Age: 9
T: P J Rothwell  J: Reserve 1
NR
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Turkestan16
Weight: 11-13|Â Â Age: 6
T: M M McNiff  J: Mr J C Barry
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Prince Of Air20
Weight: 10-6|Â Â Age: 6
T: P J Rothwell  J: Reserve 2
NR
Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:€8.50Pl:€2.20, €6.60, €2.60EX:€116.50Trifecta:€522.90Tricast:€1,388.03SF:€169.82
Forecasts
Magnetic North (3/1), Kellie's Dream (9/2), Champagne Vacation (13/2), Downtherefordancin (7/1), Golden Sandbanks (15/2), Pearlofflorida (8/1), Be My Hero (12/1), Baby Chou (12/1), Lesssaidthebetter (16/1), Turkestan (16/1), Angelsworknovrtime (18/1), Prince Of Air (20/1), Rockview Roman (22/1), Action Station (28/1), Chemdawg (28/1), Max Time (40/1), Quickbuck (80/1), Allez George (100/1)
This could be a strong race for the grade with MAGNETIC NORTH taken to get his act together over hurdles and cash in on what is a generous mark given his Flat ability. Kellie's Dream is feared most, though Baby Chou is open to progress.
- MAGNETIC NORTH (IRE)
- KELLIE'S DREAM (IRE)
- BABY CHOU (IRE)
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: €6,300.002nd: €2,100.003rd: €1,050.004th: €525.005th: €315.006th: €210.00
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