15:50 Downpatrick
Sunday 13 August 2017
All14:1514:4515:1515:5016:2516:5517:25
'Everyone Loves Downpatrick' Mares Handicap Hurdle
- 4YO plus  |  2m 5f 165y  |  Good  |  8 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 15:50Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 5m 21.3s
T:Â C BoweJ:Â S W Flanagan
Chased leaders on outer, closer in 2nd before 3 out and led next, went a few lengths clear after last and kept on well closing stages, comfortably op 11/4 tchd 5/2 and 7/2
T:Â E KentJ:Â P Townend
Mid-division and 5th 5 out, took closer order before 2 out and soon went 2nd, ridden after last, no impression and kept on same pace closing stages op 9/2
T:Â G ElliottJ:Â D N Russell
Towards rear and in rear 5 out, 7th from 2 out and ridden in 5th before last, kept on without threatening run-in, went 3rd on line op 4/1
T:Â J C McConnellJ:Â R A Doyle (5)
Chased leaders on inner, took closer order before 3 out and 4th after next, ridden in 3rd before last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in, dropped to 4th on line op 11/2
T:Â L LennonJ:Â Rachael Blackmore
Mid-division and 6th 5 out, pushed along in 5th after 2 out and went 4th before last, ridden and no impression when slightly hampered run-in, dropped to 5th close home tchd 33/1
T:Â A B JoyceJ:Â S A Shortall (3)
Towards rear, not fluent 4th, 7th 5 out, improved into 5th before next and took closer order after 3 out, ridden after next and soon weakened, no extra from before last op 22/1
T:Â W P MullinsJ:Â Ruby Walsh
Chased leader in close 2nd, improved to dispute lead from 3rd and not fluent next, improved to lead before 3 out and headed next, pushed along and weakened before last, soon eased op 3/1 tchd 7/2
T:Â Ms M MullinsJ:Â D E Mullins
Led, slow jump 1st and 2nd, joined from 3rd, pushed along and headed before 3 out where not fluent, soon weakened and no extra, tailed off op 14/1 tchd 16/1
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Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:€5.30Pl:€1.70, €1.70, €1.80EX:€22.50Trifecta:€79.50Tricast:€58.46SF:€17.80
Forecasts
Sharlanda (10/3), Blixt (10/3), Thanks For Tea (4/1), Lilywhite Gesture (9/2), Pat's Pearl (5/1), Sweet Shirleen (12/1), Maureen's Star (25/1), Rock On Rosie (25/1)
This could be a tactical affair as there is little to split Sharlanda and Blixt on paper and both are entitled to plenty of respect. However, LILLYWHITE GESTURE doesn't have too much to find and edges the nomination as a more sporting option.
- Lilywhite Gesture
- Sharlanda
- Blixt
Previous Winners
Prize Money
1st: €7,392.002nd: €2,292.003rd: €1,092.004th: €493.005th: €192.00
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