15:55 Limerick
Saturday 18 March 2017
All13:3514:1014:4515:2015:5516:3017:05
59 Hospitality Packages At Limerick Racecourse Handicap Hurdle (80-95)
- 4YO plus  |  3m  |  Soft (Soft to Heavy in places)  |  14 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 15:55Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 6m 53.2s
T:Â E O'ConnellJ:Â E O'Connell (7)
Slowly away, towards rear, some progress 4 out, headway into 3rd entering straight, ridden in 2nd after last, kept on well run-in to lead on line
T:Â M J SmithJ:Â R C Colgan
Mid-division, progress into 3rd before halfway, headway to lead approaching 2 out, ridden and kept on run-in, headed on line op 4/1 tchd 9/2
T:Â M WintersJ:Â B J Foley (7)
Prominent and disputed lead, led 5 out, pushed along and headed approaching 2 out where not fluent, slight mistake last and dropped to 3rd, no impression run-in op 2/1
T:Â E M O'SullivanJ:Â Mr L J McGuinness (7)
Mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along in 4th and mistake 2 out, no impression before last
T:Â D E FitzgeraldJ:Â J J Slevin (5)
Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression approaching 2 out, kept on one pace op 25/1
T:Â V T O'BrienJ:Â M P Fogarty
Tracked leaders on outer, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 6th 2 out, no extra
T:Â J J ManganJ:Â P F Mangan
Mid-division on outer, progress before 3 out, pushed along and no impression in 7th before 2 out, no extra
T:Â J P RyanJ:Â T N Brett (7)
Mid-division, pushed along approaching straight and no extra before 2 out op 14/1
T:Â B O'KeeffeJ:Â P T Enright
Rear of mid-division, pushed along and some progress approaching straight, no impression before 2 out, no extra op 33/1 tchd 40/1 and 20/1
T:Â J J HanlonJ:Â B Hayes
Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along and no extra approaching straight, kept on one pace op 12/1
T:Â P J RothwellJ:Â D E Mullins
Towards rear, some progress on outer entering straight, 8th and not fluent 2 out, no extra
T:Â A MulhollandJ:Â C D Maxwell
Led or disputed lead, slow 1st, headed 5 out, slight mistake next, pushed along and no extra approaching straight, weakened op 20/1
T:Â W J AustinJ:Â D Robinson (5)
Slowly away, always towards rear, pushed along and no extra after 3 out, never a factor op 8/1
T:Â L CaseyJ:Â S W Flanagan
Rear of mid-division, pushed along and no extra in rear after 3 out, never a factor op 22/1 tchd 25/1
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Non-Runners
16
Fiddlers Way16
Weight: 11-6|Â Â Age: 9
T: R Tyner  J: Reserve 2
NR
15
Supreme Steel42
Weight: 11-12|Â Â Age: 6
T: P A Fahy  J: Reserve 1
NR
17
Mauna Kea6
Weight: 11-10|Â Â Age: 5
T: Ms M Mullins  J: Reserve 3
NR
Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:€11.50Pl:€2.90, €2.20, €1.20EX:€51.60Trifecta:€130.20Tricast:€96.15SF:€36.14
Forecasts
For Carmel (5/2), The Church Gate (7/2), Mauna Kea (5/1), Highest Benefit (7/1), Be My Vinnie (8/1), Gold Smoke (8/1), Rare Legend (9/1), Telenor (16/1), Willow Grange (20/1), Dontdelay (20/1), Kilclooney Wood (22/1), Carrow Queen (25/1), Flemish Maid (25/1), Mount Masada (28/1), Steak And Spuds (33/1), Fiddlers Way (33/1), Supreme Steel (50/1)
A speculative chance is taken with THE CHURCH GATE after he put up a notable effort when runner-up at Thurles last week. That was over 2m and this is clearly a journey into the unknown but if that form was a sign of things to come he should be very capable off a 1lb higher mark assuming no stamina issues arise. For Carmel went close over this trip at Clonmel last time out and is fancied to play a part despite carrying 6lb extra today. Rare Legend should do better back hurdling while Be My Vinnie is another stepping up in trip with some positives in his locker. Gold Smoke's most recent effort was much improved while Mauna Kea would be interesting if getting in for a first handicap start.
- The Church Gate
- For Carmel
- Rare Legend
Prize Money
1st: €6,468.002nd: €2,005.003rd: €956.004th: €431.005th: €168.00
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