13:02
Hotel Park St. Johann In Tirol Austria Handicap Hurdle
2m, Hurdle, 4yo+, €12,000, 15 runners
Winning time 4m 2.50s
- Going
- Good To Yielding
- Surface
- Turf
Tip for this race
All today's tips ›Path d'Oroux looks the one to be on at Navan, with our ratings putting him 6 lb clear of Fiveonefive and a good deal further ahead of the remainder of this 16-runner field over two miles on good ground. That is a meaningful edge in a competitive contest, and it gives him the strongest claim on merit. Fiveonefive is the chief danger, while Radiator Springs and Arch Empire are best of the rest but sit a long way behind on our figures. This is a wide-open race, yet Path d'Oroux is the most likely winner and is our selection.
Result
Danny Power (7)
Henry de Bromhead
Raced in the pack - moved up to 4th 2 out going smoothly - went to the front approaching the last - pushed along and stayed on strongly to hang on and win
Danny Gilligan
Gordon Elliott
Settled at back of the field - crept closer 2 out despite a minor error - cruising into second at the last - pushed along and stayed on strongly on the run-in but just failed to catch the winner
Conor Stone-Walsh
Gavin Cromwell
up with front pair - minor error at the 2nd then dropped to 6th by halfway - shaken up and gained ground after 2 out - went 2nd approaching the last but jumped awkwardly - third and made no dent on the run-in
Kevin Healy (7)
Declan Queally
behind the main group early - gained ground after 2 out then moved up to 4th at the last - plugged on at same speed on the run-in
Philip Byrnes
C Byrnes
Held up in last group - nudged on after 2 out and gained ground to lie 6th at the last - stayed on at same speed up the run-in to finish 5th
Mike O'Connor
Henry de Bromhead
Made the running early and was challenged after the 3rd - overtaken after the 5th - went 3rd 2 out then under pressure and dropped back approaching the last - never a threat on the run-in finishing 6th
Luke Carberry (7)
Michael Mulvany
prominent early - 4th at halfway - went 2nd 2 out before getting scrubbed up and slipping to 5th at the last - found nothing on the run-in to finish 7th
Jordan Gainford
Cian Collins
Raced towards the back of the main group - niggled after 2 out and 9th passing the last - stayed on at an even tempo to finish 8th
Sarah Kavanagh (7)
Edward Cawley
up with the front pair early - in mid-pack at the midway point - ridden after 2 out and found little before the last - finished 9th
Charlie O'Dwyer (3)
Conor O'Dwyer
Raced among the backmarkers - urged from 2 out without making any dent - plodded on at same tempo to finish 10th
Aidan Kelly
Sarah Joanna Connell
Raced in the pack - shaken up after 2 out without making a dent - weakened to finish 11th
P J O'Hanlon
Dermot A McLoughlin
Prominent enough in the pack - seventh at the midpoint - pushed along but found nothing from 2 out - finished 12th
Keith Donoghue
Gavin Cromwell
Prominent early - moved to the front after the 5th and ran on - overtaken approaching the last then weakened and wound down on the run-in to finish 13th
Donagh Meyler
Emmet Mullins
Raced among the back half of the pack - struggled after 3 out and dropped away in the straight - finished 14th and well beaten
Caragh Monaghan (7)
Ian Patrick Donoghue
prominent early and keen - moved up to challenge for front spot after 3rd - overtaken 5th - ridden and dropped back 2 out - soon empty and well beaten - finished 15th
Non-runners: Hesgonethatway
Racecard
Jordan Gainford
Cian Collins 1/9
Ranked second of 16 on our figures (129), Fiveonefive has run over today's trip and on this going, and he won three starts back after a third four runs ago. The risk is two ninth-place finishes in his last two outings, while he carries 166 lb.
- Sire
- Dylan Thomas (IRE)
- Dam
- Jenmarie (IRE) by Dr Massini
- Owner
- Salvatore Giannini Tony Lagan
- Foaled
- 19 May 2018
- Stable
- Navan, Co Meath
- Trainer last 14 days
- 1 wins from 9 runs (11%)
- Trainer running to form
- 58%
- Ratings
- Perf 129
Keith Donoghue
Gavin Cromwell 7/40
Path d'Oroux is the one to beat on our figures, carrying 163 lb off an official mark of 126, and he has run over today's trip and going before. He is yet to win in his last five starts and returns after 50 days off.
- Sire
- Coastal Path (GB)
- Dam
- Belle Du Bresil (FR) by Blue Bresil
- Owner
- French Connection Partnership
- Foaled
- 2 May 2017
- Stable
- Navan, Co. Meath
- Trainer last 14 days
- 7 wins from 40 runs (18%)
- Trainer running to form
- 51%
- Ratings
- Perf 135
Danny Power (7)
Henry de Bromhead 6/38
Sommesky fell last time out after a fifth and a sixth in the two runs before, and returns from 318 days off, so fitness is a worry under 162 lb. He has run over today's trip, but is yet to win in recent starts and our rating ranks him seventh of 16.
- Sire
- Soldier Of Fortune (IRE)
- Dam
- Mazaryne (FR) by Protektor
- Owner
- Graiglore Limited
- Foaled
- 9 May 2019
- Stable
- Knockeen, Co Waterford
- Trainer last 14 days
- 6 wins from 38 runs (16%)
- Trainer running to form
- 58%
- Ratings
- Perf 118
Mike O'Connor
Henry de Bromhead 6/38
Radiator Springs signed off with a fourth last time out, and a win four starts back plus a second three starts back show she has the ability to threaten, having already run over today's trip and going, with our rating of 122 ranking her third of 16. The main risk is a 55-day absence under 157 lb.
- Sire
- Doyen (IRE)
- Dam
- Ma Minx (IRE) by Shantou
- Owner
- South Ros Racing Syndicate
- Foaled
- 1 Apr 2020
- Stable
- Knockeen, Co Waterford
- Trainer last 14 days
- 6 wins from 38 runs (16%)
- Trainer running to form
- 58%
- Ratings
- Perf 122
Danny Gilligan
Gordon Elliott 8/50
Arch Empire has been disappointing lately, with two ninths in his last two outings, but he returns just 14 days later having run over today's trip and going before, and our rating of 120 ranks him fourth of 16. The main risk is a winless run of five and a hefty 155 lb.
- Sire
- Doctor Dino (FR)
- Dam
- Arch Duchess (FR) by Arch
- Owner
- Goldman Racing Syndicate
- Foaled
- 15 May 2020
- Stable
- Longwood, Co Meath
- Trainer last 14 days
- 8 wins from 50 runs (16%)
- Trainer running to form
- 36%
- Ratings
- Perf 120
P J O'Hanlon
Dermot A McLoughlin 0/8
Three wins in his last six starts, including a win three starts back, is a decent calling card, but a fifth last time out and a ninth two starts back suggest the sharpness has dipped. He has run over today's trip and going and is back after 14 days, though 155 lb is a big burden off 118.
- Sire
- Wings Of Eagles (FR)
- Dam
- Star Search (GB) by Zamindar
- Owner
- Mrs J P Duffy
- Foaled
- 10 Apr 2020
- Stable
- Bodeen, Ratoath, Co Meath
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 8 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 36%
- Ratings
- Perf 117
Philip Byrnes
C Byrnes 0/8
Blue Train comes off a fourth last time out, and a win three starts back shows he can do it, while a fifth before that keeps him ticking along. He has run over today's trip and going, but 154 lb is a big burden and our rating of 114 leaves him mid-pack.
- Sire
- Blue Point (IRE)
- Dam
- Samdaniya (GB) by Machiavellian
- Owner
- John G Lane
- Foaled
- 19 Mar 2022
- Stable
- Ballingarry, Co Limerick
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 8 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 39%
- Ratings
- Perf 114
Luke Carberry (7)
Michael Mulvany 0/5
Duke Of Leggagh won three and four starts back, but he's since run poorly, finishing ninth last time out after being pulled up the run before. He has run over today's trip and going, yet 153 lb after 45 days off is a tall order, and our rating of 118 puts him eighth of 16.
- Sire
- Tough As Nails (IRE)
- Dam
- Lucky Beguine (IRE) by Key Of Luck
- Owner
- L Mulvany
- Foaled
- 13 Apr 2020
- Stable
- Kells, Co. Meath
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 5 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 31%
- Ratings
- Perf 118
Sarah Kavanagh (7)
Edward Cawley 0/1
Dont Go Yet banked a win four starts back and was third twice after that, but he unseated last time out and returns after 173 days off. He has run over today's trip and our rating of 119 sits above his official 114, though 151 lb is a hefty burden.
- Sire
- Fruits Of Love (USA)
- Dam
- Limestream (IRE) by Old Vic
- Owner
- Edward Cawley
- Foaled
- 26 Apr 2014
- Stable
- Batterstown, Co Meath
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 1 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 35%
- Ratings
- Perf 119
Conor Stone-Walsh
Gavin Cromwell 7/40
Simply Natural arrives fresh from a win last time out, with a fourth and two seconds in the previous runs, but she carries 151 lb off an official 114 and our figures rank her 13th of 16. She has run over today's trip, yet the weight looks a hefty ask.
- Sire
- Spanish Moon (USA)
- Dam
- Driven Snow (FR) by Linamix
- Owner
- Simply Ridiculous Syndicate
- Foaled
- 14 Mar 2020
- Stable
- Navan, Co. Meath
- Trainer last 14 days
- 7 wins from 40 runs (18%)
- Trainer running to form
- 51%
- Ratings
- Perf 110
St Denis's Well tb CD
44 days
8yo, 10-10, OR 113 6P29-0
J: Caragh Monaghan (7) · T: Ian Patrick Donoghue
Caragh Monaghan (7)
Ian Patrick Donoghue 0/6
St Denis's Well has run over today's trip and going, and he bounced back from a pulled up to finish second three starts back, but he's been unplaced last time out and a ninth two starts back, and is yet to win in his last five. Carrying 150 lb after 44 days off, he looks a midfield type.
- Sire
- Famous Name (GB)
- Dam
- Annie Greene (IRE) by Indian Haven
- Owner
- Declans Bar Syndicate
- Foaled
- 26 May 2018
- Stable
- Clonalvy, County Meath
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 6 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 21%
- Ratings
- Perf 115
Donagh Meyler
Emmet Mullins 2/4
Winless in his last five, with a sixth, two fifths and a seventh before an unplaced effort last time, This Songisforyou is consistent without threatening, though he has run over today's trip and going and is fresh enough after 19 days. Carrying 149 lb off 112, he looks held, even if our rating of 118 offers some hope.
- Sire
- Temple City (USA)
- Dam
- Song Of Hours (USA) by Unbridled's Song
- Owner
- Mrs A F Mee
- Foaled
- 10 Feb 2018
- Stable
- Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow
- Trainer last 14 days
- 2 wins from 4 runs (50%)
- Trainer running to form
- 31%
- Ratings
- Perf 119
Charlie O'Dwyer (3)
Conor O'Dwyer 0/2
Solsbury Hill is winless in his last five, with a sixth last time out, an unseated two starts back and a seventh five runs ago, and he returns after 98 days off carrying 147 lb. He has run over today's trip and going, but little else makes him easy to fancy, and our figures rank him 12th of 16.
- Sire
- Lucky Speed (IRE)
- Dam
- Savitha (IRE) by King's Theatre
- Owner
- Hugo Anne Kane
- Foaled
- 11 Apr 2019
- Stable
- Friarstown, Co. Kildare
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 2 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 36%
- Ratings
- Perf 111
Aidan Kelly
Sarah Joanna Connell 0/0
Catchabird won two starts back and three starts back, but she was only fifth last time out and returns after a 198-day break, which makes her hard to fancy. She has run over today's trip and going, yet 146 lb is a hefty burden and our figures rank her 14th of 16.
- Sire
- Getaway (GER)
- Dam
- Fern Bird (IRE) by Revoque
- Owner
- Mrs Clare Connell
- Foaled
- 19 Mar 2018
- Stable
- Tallow, County Waterford
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 0 runs (None%)
- Trainer running to form
- 62%
- Ratings
- Perf 110
20 days, Non-runner
5yo, 10-3, OR 106 8150-8
J: Tiernan Power Roche · T: P. J. Rothwell
Tiernan Power Roche
P. J. Rothwell 0/24
Hesgonethatway was eighth last time out and unplaced the start before, so the form is going the wrong way since a win four starts back, while a yard 0/23 in the last 14 days adds to the doubts. He has run over today's trip and is back after 20 days, but 143 lb is a big ask.
- Sire
- Califet (FR)
- Dam
- Hel Tara (GB) by Kayf Tara
- Owner
- Night Owls Syndicate
- Foaled
- 21 Apr 2021
- Stable
- Tinahely, Co Wicklow
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 24 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 28%
- Ratings
- Perf 109
Kevin Healy (7)
Declan Queally 0/3
Rightfolksplease arrives a back-to-back winner, with a second three starts back too, and has run over today's trip and going, but a 93-day break is a worry. Carrying 141 lb off an official mark of 104, he is hard to fancy, as our rating ranks him last of 16.
- Sire
- Policy Maker (IRE)
- Dam
- Ceola (IRE) by Mr Dinos
- Owner
- Who Owns That Horse Syndicate
- Foaled
- 14 Feb 2018
- Stable
- Cappagh, Co Waterford
- Trainer last 14 days
- 0 wins from 3 runs (0%)
- Trainer running to form
- 26%
- Ratings
- Perf 104
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.