17:35 Punchestown
Saturday 29 April 2017
All14:3515:1015:5016:2517:0017:3518:1018:40
Ballymore Handicap Hurdle (Grade B)
- 4YO plus  |  2m 4f 110y  |  Good to Yielding  |  24 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 17:39Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 4m 55.4s
T:Â W P MullinsJ:Â Mr P W Mullins
Mid-division early, 10th after 3rd, improved into 3rd approaching straight, led approaching last, kept on well run-in, reduced lead near finish
T:Â Jonjo O'NeillJ:Â L P Dempsey
Mid-division, 14th approaching 4th, improved into 7th approaching straight, stayed on well run-in, not quite get to winner op 16/1
T:Â W P MullinsJ:Â P Townend
Tracked leaders, 6th approaching 4th, prominent and mistake 2 out, chased leader in 2nd approaching straight, kept on without getting to winner run-in, dropped to 3rd near line op 16/1
T:Â J R BarryJ:Â D Meyler (3)
Held up, 22nd approaching 4th, hampered 6th, headway but no impression straight, ran on well without threatening run-in
T:Â G ElliottJ:Â B J Cooper
Held up, 19th approaching 4th, some progress but no impression straight, ran on well without threatening run-in
T:Â W P MullinsJ:Â D E Mullins
Arrived at post as field jumping off, towards rear, headway on outer approaching straight but no impression, ran on well without threatening run-in
T:Â W P MullinsJ:Â Ms K Walsh
Led and disputed, slight mistakes 5th and 6th, attempted to assert approaching straight, headed approaching last, no extra run-in
T:Â N MeadeJ:Â S W Flanagan
Soon mid-division, 12th approaching 4th, went 6th approaching straight, no impression from before last op 28/1
T:Â Mrs J HarringtonJ:Â P D Kennedy (3)
Held up, 15th approaching 4th, not much room after 4 out, no impression and kept on from before straight
T:Â G ElliottJ:Â J W Kennedy
Soon chased leaders, 8th approaching 4th, 5th approaching straight, no impression from before last op 16/1
T:Â Peter FaheyJ:Â R P Treacy (5)
Held up, 16th approaching 4th, hampered 6th, no impression from 2 out
T:Â T MullinsJ:Â M A Enright
Close up and disputed lead, not fluent 5th and 4 out, dropped to 4th approaching straight, soon no extra
T:Â G ElliottJ:Â D N Russell
Held up, 18th approaching 4th, slightly hampered 6th, no impression from before straight op 10/1
T:Â Miss E DoyleJ:Â J J Slevin (5)
Prominent, 7th approaching 4th, 9th approaching straight, soon no extra op 16/1
T:Â Miss R CurtisJ:Â J M Moore
Chased leaders, 9th approaching 4th, pushed along after 4 out, no extra from before straight
T:Â G ElliottJ:Â C Brassil (5)
Prominent, 3rd approaching 4th, on terms 7th, lost place from 2 out, 8th approaching straight, no extra op 50/1
T:Â N J HendersonJ:Â J S McGarvey
Tracked leaders, 5th approaching 4th, weakened from before straight, tailed off
T:Â W P MullinsJ:Â D J Mullins
Prominent, 4th approaching 4th, slight mistake 7th, pushed along after 4 out, weakened from 2 out, tailed off
T:Â H FryJ:Â N P Madden
Held up, 20th approaching 4th, headway from 6th, under pressure 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off op 7/1
T:Â Mrs J HarringtonJ:Â R M Power
Slightly slow 1st, soon mid-division, 11th approaching 4th, slightly hampered 6th, no impression from 2 out, tailed off op 11/1
T:Â J G MurphyJ:Â B T O'Connell
Towards rear, pushed along at stages, no danger 3 out and eased, tailed off op 40/1
Also Ran
T:Â W P MullinsJ:Â Ruby Walsh
Held up, 21st approaching 4th, no danger 3 out and eased, pulled up before 2 out op 9/1 tchd 10/1
T:Â T MullinsJ:Â M P Walsh
Held up, 17th approaching 4th where slight mistake, pushed along after 4 out, no extra from next, pulled up before 2 out op 13/2
T:Â W P MullinsJ:Â Rachael Blackmore (3)
Soon mid-division, 13th approaching 4th, fell 6th
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Non-Runners
15
Jeannot De Nonant13
Weight: 10-11|Â Â Age: 5
T: G Elliott  J: M P Fogarty
NR
1
Diakali12
Weight: 11-13|Â Â Age: 8
T: W P Mullins  J: Unknown Jockey
NR
28
Chambord Du Lys11
Weight: 10-1|Â Â Age: 5
T: W P Mullins  J: Reserve 3
NR
27
Jack Dillinger18
Weight: 10-1|Â Â Age: 6
T: E P Harty  J: Reserve 2
NR
Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:€21.60Pl:€4.70, €5.70, €2.90, €4.10EX:€401.10Trifecta:€6,344.00Tricast:€3,891.33SF:€387.05
Forecasts
Air Horse One (8/1), Oscar Sam (8/1), Scoir Mear (8/1), Bonbon Au Miel (8/1), Livelovelaugh (9/1), Sire Du Berlais (9/1), After Rain (12/1), Diakali (12/1), Carrig Cathal (14/1), Derulo (14/1), Geordie Des Champs (14/1), Automated (16/1), Renneti (16/1), Thomas Hobson (16/1), Open Eagle (20/1), Dream Berry (20/1), Modem (20/1), Pique Sous (20/1), Chambord Du Lys (20/1), Jack Dillinger (20/1), Bel Ami De Sivola (25/1), Protek Des Flos (25/1), Mine Now (33/1), Milsean (33/1), Jeannot De Nonant (33/1), Allblak Des Places (40/1), Grand Partner (50/1), Swamp Fox (50/1)
Willie Mullins field a strong team for this with Bonbon Au Miel, Thomas Hobson and LIVELOVELAUGH spearheading that challenge. The former is the choice of Ruby Walsh and is impossible to evaluate judged on two wildly contradictory performances this season. His reappearance effort suggests he is thrown in here whilst his subsequent Cork victory gives him plenty to find. It is possible his Cork run came too soon and he may prove to be better than a handicapper. Thomas Hobson holds a number of these based on his latest victory but LIVELOVELAUGH makes his handicap debut having ben highly tried in his last two starts. Prior to those runs he had beaten stable companion Aussie Reigns 20L and given that horse is rated 129 he looks well in here on a mark of 135. Gordon Elliott also has a strong squad assembled for this and Automated appears their best hope whilst Air Horse One looks the pick of the British raiders.
- Livelovelaugh
- Bonbon Au Miel
- Automated
Prize Money
1st: €59,000.002nd: €19,000.003rd: €9,000.004th: €4,000.005th: €2,000.006th: €1,000.00
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