A J C Group Handicap Hurdle (80-95)

Time15:10
Race typeHurdle Turf
ClassificationsGroup, Handicap, Hurdle
GroundGood To Yielding
Distance2m 1f
Prize Money€10,000
WeatherMostly Cloudy
Win Odds8
Time4:08.00
Place Pays1/5
BF Win7.81
BF Place3

How was it run?

Gwan Tadhg raced in midfield. Fassbender raced in midfield and was second, beaten by 1.5 lengths. The favourite Crafty Gael raced prominently and was third. Gwan Tadhg was 9 in the morning market and shortened.

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Race Performance Rankings

How each runner performed, ranked by finishing outcome and key race metrics.

Jockey and trainer %: win rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023

Maroon & light blue stripes, maroon cap
Gwan Tadhg
WinPlace
1/13
SP8.00
Win7.81
Plc3.00
6
Mark McDonaghWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 9.6%
E J O'GradyWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 5.6%
11-2
4:08.00
88
7%

In running commentsmid division, 7th halfway, progress on outer to go 4th after 3 out, slight mistake 2 out, headway to lead travelling well approaching last, soon ridden and kept on well run-in

White, red star, red sleeves, white stars, red cap, white stars
Fassbender
Place
2/13
SP12.00
Win12.78
Plc4.00
7
Phillip EnrightWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 6.5%
M M McNiffWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 4.5%
12-0
4:08.26
95
14%

In running commentsmid division, 8th halfway, headway into 5th after 2 out, switched between horses and slightly hampered rival to go 2nd last, soon ridden and kept on run-in, no impression on winner

Dark blue, yellow chevron, striped sleeves & cap
Crafty Gael
Place
3/13
SP3.13
Win3.55
Plc1.69
4
T P HarneyWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 0%
R O'SullivanWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 5.1%
11-4
4:08.35
95
13%

In running commentstracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and slightly hampered last, soon no extra and kept on one pace run-in

White, white cap, black star
Sandyman
4/13
SP7.50
Win8.38
Plc3.22
7
Simon TorrensWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 5.7%
J C McConnellWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 8.8%
11-11
4:08.40
92
10%

In running commentstowards rear, moderate headway into 9th after 2 out, went 7th on outer after last, soon ridden and kept on to go 4th over 100 yards out

Black, pink cross of lorraine, quartered cap
Monoxide
5/13
SP26.00
Win48.77
Plc10.00
8
Ms C L McGoldrickWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 33.3%
N McCluskeyWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 4.9%
10-6
4:08.83
80
8%

In running commentstowards rear, progress into 8th after 2 out, went 6th last, soon ridden and kept on one pace

Black, royal blue epaulettes, striped cap
Woodstream Lad
6/13
SP7.00
Win9.60
Plc3.10
6
Mike O'ConnorWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 6.7%
R K WatsonWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 1.3%
11-2
4:09.49
86
7%

In running commentssoon led, jumped left, hampered rival 3 out, disputed next, pushed along on inner approaching last, soon ridden and headed, dropped to 3rd run-in, no extra and kept on one pace

Black, pink cross of lorraine, quartered cap
Moneynabane
7/13
SP67.00
Win207.56
Plc26.00
5
M J M O'SullivanWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 11.2%
N McCluskeyWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 4.9%
11-12
4:09.57
93
6%

In running commentstowards rear, 9th halfway, pushed along on inner after 2 out, soon no extra and kept on one pace from last

Red, white sleeves, grey armlet, red & grey striped cap
Mullins Cross
8/13
SP15.00
Win16.50
Plc4.84
7
J S McGarveyWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 4.7%
J J HanlonWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 3.1%
10-13
4:09.66
80
6%

In running commentstracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along after 3 out, soon ridden and no impression from 2 out

Dark blue, white stars on sleeves, white cap, dark blue stars
Lesssaidthebetter
9/13
SP13.00
Win15.08
Plc4.00
9
J P O'SullivanWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 5.6%
P J RothwellWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 5.1%
10-10
4:11.05
80
8%

In running commentschased leader, 2nd halfway, slight hampered 3 out, pushed along to dispute 2 out, soon ridden and weakened when mistake last, no extra and kept on one pace

Emerald green, yellow chevron, yellow cap
Lariat
10/13
SP12.00
Win17.01
Plc5.00
7
Danny GilliganWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 14.2%
J J LambeWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 4.3%
11-8
4:12.18
94
12%

In running commentsmid division, progress into 5th headway, pushed along after 3 out, ridden on inner and no impression from next

Royal blue, white stars
Copia Verborum
11/13
SP29.00
Win39.55
Plc9.74
7
Anna McGuinnessWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 3.1%
J J LambeWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 4.3%
10-11
4:12.20
85
3%

In running commentsrear of mid division, 10th halfway, mistake 2 out, soon pushed along and no impression before last

Emerald green & orange chevrons, emerald green sleeves, orange & emerald green quartered cap
Finches Cross
12/13
SP21.00
Win30.68
Plc7.40
6
Philip DonovanWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 4.4%
Miss E LalorWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 0%
11-4
4:13.76
90
3%

In running commentsrear of mid division, 11th halfway, pushed along after 2 out, soon no extra and weakened

Yellow, emerald green sleeves, striped cap
Self Assessed
13/13
SP17.00
Win28.82
Plc7.59
6
Sean O'KeeffeWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 6.4%
S AherneWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 8.6%
11-2
4:16.20
83
3%

In running commentstracked leaders, 4th halfway, 5th 3 out, pushed along before next, soon ridden and no impression before last

Non-runners · 5
Yellow, emerald green chevron, quartered cap
West Of Carrig
Non-runner
--
SP—
Win—
Plc—
6
—
P CrokeWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 4.9%
11-10
—
91
—

In running commentsNonRunner

Light blue & dark blue stripes, dark blue sleeves, dark blue & light blue striped cap
Silverstrand
Non-runner
--
SP—
Win—
Plc—
7
Ricky DoyleWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 5.3%
J C McConnellWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 8.8%
11-0
—
81
—

In running commentsNonRunner

Purple, black chevron, black chevrons on sleeves, quartered cap
Up And Out
Non-runner
--
SP—
Win—
Plc—
5
—
G ElliottWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 14.5%
11-10
—
91
—

In running commentsNonRunner

Dark green & white diamonds, dark green sleeves, white cap
Redwood Queen
Non-runner
--
SP—
Win—
Plc—
6
—
C ByrnesWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 12.4%
11-8
—
89
—

In running commentsNonRunner

Royal blue, orange stars, red sleeves & cap
Depeche Mo
Non-runner
--
SP—
Win—
Plc—
5
—
Eric LarkinWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 10.5%
11-7
—
88
—

In running commentsNonRunner

  • 1stMaroon & light blue stripes, maroon cap
    Gwan Tadhg
    WinPlace
    SP 8.00
    Mark McDonaghWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 9.6%E J O'GradyWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 5.6%
    Finish
    1/13
    Win BSP
    7.81
    Plc BSP
    3.00
    Win %
    7%
  • 2ndWhite, red star, red sleeves, white stars, red cap, white stars
    Fassbender
    Place
    SP 12.00
    Phillip EnrightWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 6.5%M M McNiffWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 4.5%
    Finish
    2/13
    Win BSP
    12.78
    Plc BSP
    4.00
    Win %
    14%
  • 3rdDark blue, yellow chevron, striped sleeves & cap
    Crafty Gael
    Place
    SP 3.13
    T P HarneyWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 0%R O'SullivanWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 5.1%
    Finish
    3/13
    Win BSP
    3.55
    Plc BSP
    1.69
    Win %
    13%
  • 4thWhite, white cap, black star
    Sandyman
    SP 7.50
    Simon TorrensWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 5.7%J C McConnellWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 8.8%
    Finish
    4/13
    Win BSP
    8.38
    Plc BSP
    3.22
    Win %
    10%
  • 5thBlack, pink cross of lorraine, quartered cap
    Monoxide
    SP 26.00
    Ms C L McGoldrickWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 33.3%N McCluskeyWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 4.9%
    Finish
    5/13
    Win BSP
    48.77
    Plc BSP
    10.00
    Win %
    8%
  • 6thBlack, royal blue epaulettes, striped cap
    Woodstream Lad
    SP 7.00
    Mike O'ConnorWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 6.7%R K WatsonWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 1.3%
    Finish
    6/13
    Win BSP
    9.60
    Plc BSP
    3.10
    Win %
    7%
  • 7thBlack, pink cross of lorraine, quartered cap
    Moneynabane
    SP 67.00
    M J M O'SullivanWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 11.2%N McCluskeyWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 4.9%
    Finish
    7/13
    Win BSP
    207.56
    Plc BSP
    26.00
    Win %
    6%
  • 8thRed, white sleeves, grey armlet, red & grey striped cap
    Mullins Cross
    SP 15.00
    J S McGarveyWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 4.7%J J HanlonWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 3.1%
    Finish
    8/13
    Win BSP
    16.50
    Plc BSP
    4.84
    Win %
    6%
  • 9thDark blue, white stars on sleeves, white cap, dark blue stars
    Lesssaidthebetter
    SP 13.00
    J P O'SullivanWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 5.6%P J RothwellWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 5.1%
    Finish
    9/13
    Win BSP
    15.08
    Plc BSP
    4.00
    Win %
    8%
  • 10thEmerald green, yellow chevron, yellow cap
    Lariat
    SP 12.00
    Danny GilliganWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 14.2%J J LambeWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 4.3%
    Finish
    10/13
    Win BSP
    17.01
    Plc BSP
    5.00
    Win %
    12%
  • 11thRoyal blue, white stars
    Copia Verborum
    SP 29.00
    Anna McGuinnessWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 3.1%J J LambeWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 4.3%
    Finish
    11/13
    Win BSP
    39.55
    Plc BSP
    9.74
    Win %
    3%
  • 12thEmerald green & orange chevrons, emerald green sleeves, orange & emerald green quartered cap
    Finches Cross
    SP 21.00
    Philip DonovanWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 4.4%Miss E LalorWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 0%
    Finish
    12/13
    Win BSP
    30.68
    Plc BSP
    7.40
    Win %
    3%
  • 13thYellow, emerald green sleeves, striped cap
    Self Assessed
    SP 17.00
    Sean O'KeeffeWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 6.4%S AherneWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 8.6%
    Finish
    13/13
    Win BSP
    28.82
    Plc BSP
    7.59
    Win %
    3%
  • Non-runners · 5
  • NRYellow, emerald green chevron, quartered cap
    West Of Carrig
    Non-runner
    SP —
    —P CrokeWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 4.9%
    Finish
    --
    Win BSP
    —
    Plc BSP
    —
    Win %
    —
  • NRLight blue & dark blue stripes, dark blue sleeves, dark blue & light blue striped cap
    Silverstrand
    Non-runner
    SP —
    Ricky DoyleWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 5.3%J C McConnellWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 8.8%
    Finish
    --
    Win BSP
    —
    Plc BSP
    —
    Win %
    —
  • NRPurple, black chevron, black chevrons on sleeves, quartered cap
    Up And Out
    Non-runner
    SP —
    —G ElliottWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 14.5%
    Finish
    --
    Win BSP
    —
    Plc BSP
    —
    Win %
    —
  • NRDark green & white diamonds, dark green sleeves, white cap
    Redwood Queen
    Non-runner
    SP —
    —C ByrnesWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 12.4%
    Finish
    --
    Win BSP
    —
    Plc BSP
    —
    Win %
    —
  • NRRoyal blue, orange stars, red sleeves & cap
    Depeche Mo
    Non-runner
    SP —
    —Eric LarkinWin rate, last 12 months before 13 Aug 2023: 10.5%
    Finish
    --
    Win BSP
    —
    Plc BSP
    —
    Win %
    —

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