20:30
Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Handicap
1m2f150y, Flat, 3yo, 10 runners
Winning time 2m 16.39s
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Result
Nathan Crosse
A Oliver
Held a midfield spot early - pushed for effort 3f out - moved up into 4th 2f out - joined the front pack approaching last furlong and a half - hit the front a furlong out - powered clear to the line in comfortable fashion
Ben Coen
Andrew Slattery
Sat close to the front group - urged forward to draw level with the pacesetter 1 1/2f out - overtaken with a furlong left despite continued driving - unable to close again and finished second
Alan Persse (7)
Patrick J Flynn
Set the pace early - pressed and overtaken turning into the straight then slipped to third with a furlong and a half left - unable to find more late and held for the show
Rory Cleary
John C McConnell
Held up at the back - improved into 6th and pushed along 2f out - stayed on into 4th late
Shane Foley
Dermot Kilmartin
Settled towards the back of the pack pulling hard - pushed along in 7th two out - still 6th approaching the final furlong - unable to close and finished well held in 5th
W J Lee
K J Condon
Held up towards the back - pushed along entering the straight - seventh with a furlong left and unable to close - finished well held in 6th
Adam Grant (10)
Noel C Kelly
Sat close behind pace-setter early - pushed along to share front turning into straight before losing command 1 1/2f out - dropped away quickly after
Chris Hayes
M Flannery
Sat close to the pace early - pressed for effort turning into straight and lost ground - allowed to drop away last furlong
Killian Leonard
T J O'Mara
Sat close to the front pack early - pressed for effort turning in and quickly lost ground - allowed to drift home well held late
Wayne Hassett (3)
Martin Hassett
Held up at rear from the off - made no impression on the leaders - allowed to drop away in the closing stages - well beaten in 10th
Non-runners: Blackjack Hills (coughing)
Draw in brackets. Headgear: b blinkers, v visor, h hood, t tongue strap, p cheekpieces, e/s eye shield; ¹ first time. C course winner, D distance winner, CD course and distance winner. Form reads oldest to newest.