18:55 Leopardstown

Thursday 24 August 2023

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Aer Lingus College Football Classic Vinnie Roe Stakes (Listed)

Off time: 18:55 | Winning time: 3m 3.06s

1^st

(6)

Harbour Wind

39-7

9/2

T: D K WeldJ: Chris Hayes

Held up in touch, took keen hold, 4th halfway, pushed along in 3rd under 2f out, soon ridden to challenge, led and edged left 1f out, soon drew clear, kept on well, readily op 5/1

2^nd

3 ¾

(4)

Young Ireland

39-7

16/1

T: J S BolgerJ: Luke McAteer

Tracked leaders, took keen hold, 2nd after 2f, pushed along 3f out, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, 2nd when slightly hampered 1f out, no impression on winner, kept on one pace op 33/1

3^rd

(7)

St Vincents Garden

39-7

14/1

T: J P O'BrienJ: Declan McDonogh

Went right from stalls and pushed along early, soon tracked leaders, 3rd after 2f, 4th under 2f out, ridden and no impression when slightly hampered 1f out, kept on one pace, went 3rd on line op 16/1

4^th

nse

(1)

Etna Rosso

39-7

14/1

T: J P O'BrienJ: Ben Coen

Led, pushed along entering straight, ridden and strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, headed over 1f out, 3rd 1f out, soon no impression, kept on one pace, lost 3rd on line op 16/1 tchd 12/1

5^th

(8)

Waltham

39-7

8/13f

T: G M LyonsJ: Colin Keane

Dwelt and slightly hampered from stalls, held up towards rear, 6th halfway, pushed along in 5th on outer 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace

6^th

(5)

Alexandroupolis

39-7

7/1

T: A P O'BrienJ: Seamie Heffernan

Held up in rear, a little keen early, pushed along in 6th 2f out, ridden and no impression when not clear run and slightly hampered 1f out, soon switched right and kept on one pace, no extra final 100 yards op 9/2

7^th

(2)

Endless Sunshine

39-2

66/1

T: Mrs J HarringtonJ: Shane Foley

Held up in touch, 5th halfway, pushed along 4f out, reminders 3f out, ridden and dropped to rear 2f out, weakened op 50/1

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Non-Runners

(3)

Amusement¹⁹

Weight: 9-2| Age: 3

T: Donnacha O'Brien J: Non Runner

Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:€5.50Pl:€1.90, €5.10EX:€60.20Trifecta:€494.30SF:€66.70

Forecasts

Waltham (8/13), Harbour Wind (9/2), Alexandroupolis (7/1), Amusement (8/1), St Vincents Garden (14/1), Etna Rosso (14/1), Young Ireland (16/1), Endless Sunshine (66/1)

WALTHAM has created a fine impression at this venue, winning both starts by 9 lengths in total and he can take the step up in grade in his stride. Alexandroupolis is also open to plenty of progress on his third start, while Amusement is more exposed but is a key player on form.

WALTHAM
ALEXANDROUPOLIS (IRE)
AMUSEMENT (IRE)

Previous Winners

2022

Point King

Weight: 9-7 |Age: 3

J: S M Crosse | T: J P O'Brien

8/11

Prize Money

1st: €24,000.002nd: €8,000.003rd: €4,000.004th: €2,000.005th: €1,200.006th: €800.00