13:42
Brasserie On The Corner Handicap Steeplechase
2m2f, Chase, 4yo+, €7,200, 13 runners
Winning time 4m 57.00s
- Going
- Soft To Heavy
- Surface
- Turf
Tip for this race
All today's tips ›Piccolo Player is our selection, and his progressive profile makes him the one to side with in this 15-runner Galway contest over 18 furlongs on soft ground. He is rated 114, only two pounds behind the top-rated Prince Palace, so there is very little between them on figures, and an improving type can bridge that gap on the day. Prince Palace is the chief danger as the narrowly higher-rated runner, while Leave In Secret and Clonbury Bridge, both on 113, are poised to take advantage if our pick fails to progress again. Piccolo Player gets the nod as the horse most likely to keep moving forward.
Result
John Shinnick
J P Flavin
Held up at back - erred 3rd and jumped scrappily next - down in 12th after 4th - made ground after 3 out - up to 3rd after the last - kept on to go 2nd inside final furlong - never threatened winner but promoted to 1st
Eoghan Finegan (5)
Ciaran Murphy
Held up in last group - ninth at the fourth fence - moved up steadily from the sixth - ranging nearer after 3 out and into second 2 out - unable to match the winner and slipped to third inside the final furlong - awarded second after a later change
Simon Torrens
Aidan Anthony Howard
settled at the back - 10th at the 4th fence - made ground before 2 out - pushed along in 4th after the last - soon unable to land a blow on the front pair - plugged on without threat - later promoted to 3rd
Brian Hayes
James William Hannon
Handy throughout the early stages - moved up to sit 4th and improved nearer 4 out - dropped back before 2 out and was bumped after - stayed on after the last without quickening - 5th over 1f out and later promoted to 4th
Richard Deegan
Liz Doyle
Raced in the pack - Went 5th after 4th then dropped back after 6th - Rallied after the last - Made no real inroads in 6th over 1f out - Later elevated to 5th
James Smith (3)
Thomas Gibney
Handy early and 2nd after 4th - ridden along and lost 2nd before 2 out - only kept on at the same speed into the straight - made no headway when 5th at the last and finished 6th
Aidan Kelly
Eddie & Patrick Harty
Held up at the back and jumping untidily early - dropped to 11th after the 4th - made a little late headway after the last - weakened inside the final furlong to finish 7th
Michael Kenneally (3)
John Patrick Ryan
Towards the back early and 8th after 4th - minor error 5th - pushed along in 6th after last - found nothing turning in
Mark Walsh
Michael J McDonagh
Raced midfield - 6th at the fourth - error 2 out then dropped back before the last - tired badly after jumping it to finish 9th
Daniel King
John Patrick Ryan
up with the pace early - dropped in after the 2nd - 3rd after the 4th - slipped back before 3 out - folded tamely and well adrift before 2 out - finished 10th a long way behind
Keith Donoghue
J P Dempsey
Made the running early - passed at the 1st - handy after the 2nd - slipped back to 7th after the 4th - rallied at the 5th - went backwards before 2 out - faded at the last - finished 11th and miles adrift
Mr R Sugrue (7)
P J Rothwell
Prominent early behind the pacesetter - went to the front at the 1st and dictated from there - pulled clear over 1f out - kept going strongly up the final furlong - later disqualified as rider came up short on the scales
Harry Cobden
Robert Tyner
held up early - jumping clumsily at the 3rd - 13th after the 4th and pushed after the 5th - tailed off and still clumsy 3 out - tired and pulled up before 2 out
Non-runners: Potters Pal, Parkgarve
Racecard
Keith Donoghue
J P Dempsey 0/3
Clonbury Bridge returns just 15 days after a fifth last time out, has run over today's trip and going before, and his figures sit a few pounds above his official 110. The risk is consistency, with two pulled-up efforts in his last five starts and top weight of 166 lb to carry.
- Sire
- Presenting (GB)
- Dam
- Ballycloven Oscar (IRE) by Oscar
- Owner
- Cj T Syndicate
- Foaled
- 1 Apr 2016
- Stable
- Carbury, Co Kildare
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 3 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 33%
- Ratings
- Perf 113
James Smith (3)
Thomas Gibney 1/4
Leave In Secret has been consistent, with a second two starts back and a third three starts back, and he's fresh enough after 17 days, having run over today's trip and going before. Our rating of 113 sits above his official 109, but a sixth last time out and a 165 lb burden are the concerns, with him yet to win in his last five.
- Sire
- Elusive Pimpernel (USA)
- Dam
- Secret Leave (GB) by Long Leave
- Owner
- Oneill Kinsella Partnership
- Foaled
- 2 May 2019
- Stable
- Trim, Co. Meath
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 4 runs (25%)
- Trainer running to form
- 51%
- Ratings
- Perf 113
Daniel King
John Patrick Ryan 0/17
Mount Frisco was a faller last time out and returns after a 189-day break, though he was third two and three starts back and has run over today's trip and going. Carrying 164 lb with a yard 0/20 lately, he's winless in his last five, so rates only a midfield chance.
- Sire
- Kalanisi (IRE)
- Dam
- Noosa (IRE) by Montjeu
- Owner
- John Patrick Ryan
- Foaled
- 12 Mar 2019
- Stable
- Templemore, Co Tipperary
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 17 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 25%
- Ratings
- Perf 112
Danny Gilligan
G Mangan 0/0
Potters Pal won last time out and was third two starts back, with a win four starts back too, though a pulled up three starts back shows his form isn't flawless. He has run over today's trip and going, but 161 lb is a hefty burden for a midfield-ranked type.
- Sire
- Battle Of Marengo (IRE)
- Dam
- Union Sacree (FR) by Naaqoos
- Owner
- Kingdom Red Syndicate
- Foaled
- 4 Mar 2021
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 0 runs (None%)
- Ratings
- Perf 105
Aidan Kelly
Eddie & Patrick Harty 1/13
Along The Way showed some promise when fourth last time out, but he is winless in his last four and returns after 206 days off, which raises fitness doubts. Our rating of 113 ranks him fifth of 15, though 158 lb is a hefty burden off an official mark of 102.
- Sire
- Blue Bresil (FR)
- Dam
- Mon Ammie (GB) by Tikkanen
- Owner
- John P Mcmanus
- Foaled
- 27 Apr 2020
- Stable
- Curragh, Co Kildare
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 13 runs (8%)
- Trainer running to form
- 27%
- Ratings
- Perf 113
Brian Hayes
James William Hannon 0/2
Bigbraveboy won five starts back and was third three starts back, but he was pulled up last time and returns after 234 days off, so fitness is a worry; he has run over today's trip and going, and carries 158 lb off 102.
- Sire
- Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)
- Dam
- Miss Island (IRE) by Dr Massini
- Owner
- Raymond P Fitzgerald
- Foaled
- 17 Apr 2018
- Stable
- Lismore, Co. Waterford
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 2 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 30%
- Ratings
- Perf 103
Richard Deegan
Liz Doyle 1/2
Leni's Law was a fourth last time out, 22 days ago, and has run on today's going, but he is winless in his last five starts and has finished no better than fourth in that time. Carrying 158 lb off 102, he has little margin for error.
- Sire
- Getaway (GER)
- Dam
- Lily Of Killarney (IRE) by King's Theatre
- Owner
- Martin Durack Christina Burke
- Foaled
- 10 Jun 2019
- Stable
- Crossabeg, Co Wexford
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 2 runs (50%)
- Trainer running to form
- 46%
- Ratings
- Perf 104
John Shinnick
J P Flavin 0/3
Lanzhou arrives a last-time-out winner and a second two starts back, which is a decent recent profile after 17 days off, but he carries 157 lb off an official mark of 101. Our rating of 96 ranks him just twelfth of 15, so he is hard to fancy.
- Sire
- Jeu St Eloi (FR)
- Dam
- Trephine Du Sulon (FR) by Grand Tresor
- Owner
- Baragan Partnership
- Foaled
- 9 May 2021
- Stable
- Tramore, Co Waterford
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 3 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 40%
- Ratings
- Perf 96
Michael Kenneally (3)
John Patrick Ryan 0/17
Piccolo Player has been in the frame twice in his last six, with a third three starts back and another third four starts back, and he returns just 14 days after a fifth last time out. He has run over today's trip and going before, though the yard's 0/20 is a reservation.
- Sire
- Vadamos (FR)
- Dam
- Mexican Sky (IRE) by Yeats
- Owner
- Fairymount Partnership
- Foaled
- 11 May 2021
- Stable
- Templemore, Co Tipperary
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 17 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 25%
- Ratings
- Perf 114
Mr R Sugrue (7)
P J Rothwell 0/20
Prince Palace comes here fresh off a second last time out just 19 days ago, has run over today's trip and going, and our rating of 116 ranks him top of 15; the main risk is a yard going 0/23 over the last 14 days, plus 156 lb.
- Sire
- Turgeon (USA)
- Dam
- Aspetta E Spera (FR) by Linda's Lad
- Owner
- Thethreeofus Syndicate
- Foaled
- 28 Feb 2018
- Stable
- Tinahely, Co Wicklow
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 20 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 52%
- Ratings
- Perf 116
Harry Cobden
Robert Tyner 0/0
Third last time out and a winner two starts back, Harty Cup has the form to sit in the mix and has run on today's going before, but he returns after 222 days off and carries 155 lb. Our rating of 101 ranks him tenth of 15.
- Sire
- Yeats (IRE)
- Dam
- A Hardy Nailer (IRE) by Flemensfirth
- Owner
- John P Mcmanus
- Foaled
- 27 Feb 2021
- Stable
- Kinsale, Co Cork
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 0 runs (None%)
- Ratings
- Perf 101
Parkgarve tp¹ D
65 days, Non-runner
6yo, 10-8, OR 92 865410
J: Josh Williamson (3) · T: Ian Patrick Donoghue
Josh Williamson (3)
Ian Patrick Donoghue 0/3
Parkgarve is hard to fancy after finishing unplaced last time out and a long 65 days off, with just one win in his last six starts, though that victory came two starts back. He has run over today's trip and going, but 148 lb is a stiff burden for an official mark of 92.
- Sire
- Shirocco (GER)
- Dam
- Mariet (GB) by Dr Fong
- Owner
- Gary Oshaughnessy
- Foaled
- 2 Feb 2020
- Stable
- Clonalvy, County Meath
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 3 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 13%
- Ratings
- Perf 98
Mark Walsh
Michael J McDonagh 0/4
Won last time out and again four starts back, with 19 days since that success, but a fifth and a ninth in between make him inconsistent. He has run over today's trip and going, yet 148 lb off 92 and a ranking of 15 of 15 on our figures make him hard to fancy.
- Sire
- Kingston Hill (GB)
- Dam
- Jopa (IRE) by Beneficial
- Owner
- Michael J Mcdonagh
- Foaled
- 10 Apr 2019
- Stable
- Shannon, Co Clare
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 4 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 31%
- Ratings
- Perf 91
Eoghan Finegan (5)
Ciaran Murphy 0/18
Fourth last time out is his best recent effort, but he is winless in his last five and was pulled up three starts back, while a yard 0/20 over the last 14 days gives little comfort. He has run over today's trip and returns after 17 days, yet 147 lb is a hefty burden and our figures rank him 14th of 15.
- Sire
- Court Cave (IRE)
- Dam
- Dantes Firth (IRE) by Flemensfirth
- Owner
- P Mccormack
- Foaled
- 22 May 2020
- Stable
- Mullingar, Co. Westmeath
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 18 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 33%
- Ratings
- Perf 94
Simon Torrens
Aidan Anthony Howard 1/4
Dearg Mor was third last time out and fourth in each of the three runs before that, so he is consistent but yet to win in his last five, and our rating has him 13th of 15. He has run over today's trip and going, but 146 lb is a hefty burden.
- Sire
- Ribchester (IRE)
- Dam
- Trieste (GB) by Dubawi
- Owner
- D Cunning Eogan Mccullen
- Foaled
- 13 Apr 2021
- Stable
- Curragh, Co Kildare
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 4 runs (25%)
- Trainer running to form
- 68%
- Ratings
- Perf 95
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.