18:20 Ballinrobe
Tuesday 2 May 2017
All16:4517:2017:5018:2018:5019:2019:5020:20
Spa At Breaffy Maiden Hurdle
- 5YO plus  |  2m 4f 150y  |  Good (Watering)  |  14 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 18:20Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 5m 1.0s
T:Â A L T MooreJ:Â D N Russell
Settled 3rd, travelled well after 2 out, headway to lead narrowly at last, soon ridden, kept on well op 9/4
T:Â P G KellyJ:Â Ruby Walsh
Chased leaders, 5th at 5th, improved to 4th after 2 out, ridden in 3rd after last, progress to 2nd 1f out, kept on, held op 15/8
T:Â S J MahonJ:Â D F O'Regan
Led, 2nd at 2nd, progress to lead before 2 out, headed at last, ridden and dropped to 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace op 18/1
T:Â Mrs J HarringtonJ:Â R M Power
Raced 4th, progress to 2nd after 2 out, 3rd at last, soon ridden in 4th, kept on one pace tchd 5/1
T:Â R MurphyJ:Â A W Short (7)
Towards rear, 9th at 5th, no impression in 7th before last, kept on, never nearer
T:Â G ElliottJ:Â B J Cooper
Niggled along early, soon tracked leader in 2nd, led narrowly at 2nd, headed before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, soon dropped to 5th, no extra op 11/1
T:Â J F O'SheaJ:Â D E Splaine
Mid-division, 8th at 5th, moderate 7th at last, kept on one pace
T:Â N MeadeJ:Â S W Flanagan
Towards rear, 11th at 5th, reminder after 5th, detached after 4 out, moderate 10th at last, never a factor
T:Â D M O'BrienJ:Â J J Slevin (5)
Ran 5th, 6th at 5th, no impression after 2 out, moderate 8th and mistake at last, no extra op 25/1
T:Â Miss M M GannonJ:Â P T Enright
In rear, 14th at 5th, detached after 4 out, never a factor
T:Â John G CarrJ:Â C D Maxwell
In rear, not fluent at 2nd, 12th at 5th, reminders after 5th, detached and ridden after 4 out, never a factor
T:Â D J RyanJ:Â D J Mullins
Rear of mid-division, 10th at 5th, detached after 4 out, weakened
T:Â M WintersJ:Â B Hayes
Towards rear, 13th at 5th, detached after 4 out, weakened
Also Ran
T:Â B ArtheyJ:Â D R Fox
Rear of mid-division, 7th at 5th, weakened before 2 out, pulled up before last
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Non-Runners
18
Cresus De Grissay87
Weight: 11-4|Â Â Age: 5
T: P Nolan  J: Reserve 3
NR
13
Ask Granny107
Weight: 10-11|Â Â Age: 5
T: Mrs J Harrington  J: M J Bolger
NR
16
Penance16
Weight: 11-4|Â Â Age: 7
T: T Gibney  J: Reserve 1
NR
17
Cher Why Not14
Weight: 11-4|Â Â Age: 5
T: T Doyle  J: Reserve 2
NR
Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:€2.70Pl:€1.10, €1.20, €3.90EX:€5.10Trifecta:€56.80SF:€4.55
Forecasts
Political Theatre (7/4), Dawn Raider (7/4), Fintara (11/2), Cresus De Grissay (8/1), Penance (8/1), Billy Flight (9/1), Berry Des Aulmes (12/1), Riverrainshine (20/1), Walkers Point (20/1), Cher Why Not (25/1), Ask Granny (33/1), Michael's Bird (50/1), Call Of The Loon (50/1), Harmoney Row (50/1), Julie's Luck (66/1), Big Picture (66/1), My Man Frankie (66/1), Graineyhill (100/1)
POLITICAL THEATRE stepped up on previous efforts with a good run at Wexford in similar company last month and can open his account now with the return of Russell viewed as a plus. Similarly, the booking of the champion jockey to partner Dawn Raider suggests that after four decent showings over timber, connections are hopeful of a breakthrough this evening. Fintara is also worth considering while the frustrating Berry Des Aulmes may attract more support despite recent failings.
- Political Theatre
- Dawn Raider
- Fintara
Prize Money
1st: €6,775.002nd: €2,101.003rd: €1,002.004th: €450.005th: €176.00
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