Mercedes Benz South Dublin Handicap Hurdle (80-116)

Time12:50
Race typeHurdle Turf
ClassificationsHandicap, Hurdle
GroundYielding
Distance2m 4f
Prize Money€14,999
WeatherMostly Cloudy
Win Odds8.5
Time4:57.60
Place Pays1/5
BF Win13.8
BF Place3.31

How was it run?

Giant Haystacks raced prominently. Cave Court was held up and was second, beaten by 1.5 lengths. 2 of the runners did not complete. The favourite His Nibs raced in midfield and was fifth.

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Race Performance Rankings

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

Pink, yellow star, yellow sleeves, pink stars, pink cap, yellow stars
Giant Haystacks
WinPlace
1/23
SP8.50
Win13.80
Plc3.31
5
T P Harney
R O'Sullivan8.5%
10-10
4:57.60
104
2%

In running commentstracked leaders, 5th halfway, closer in 2nd after 2 out, ridden to press leader under 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well closing stages

Purple, yellow seams, striped sleeves, yellow star on cap
Cave Court
Place
2/23
SP15.00
Win23.00
Plc4.20
7
Mr O McGill13.8%
N C Kelly6.2%
11-7
4:57.87
115
3%

In running commentsheld up, rear of mid-division halfway, progress after 2 out, ridden in 7th entering straight, stayed on into 2nd closing stages, not reach winner

Emerald green, yellow sleeves, yellow cap, white spots
Aurea Fortuna
Place
3/23
SP9.50
Win13.50
Plc3.25
5
Daniel King11.6%
A J Martin6.9%
10-12
4:57.92
99
2%

In running commentsmid-division, progress last, ridden into 6th entering straight, stayed on into 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace closing stages

Red, yellow cross sashes, black cap, yellow star
Down Around
4/23
SP13.00
Win17.00
Plc4.05
7
Tiernan Power Roche6.2%
P J Rothwell5.8%
10-12
4:58.33
106
3%

In running commentsled, not fluent 4 out, ridden and pressed under 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace

Maroon & white stripes, maroon cap, white hoop
His Nibs
5/23
SP6.00
Win6.80
Plc2.18
5
Keith Donoghue9.1%
G P Cromwell8%
11-8
4:59.23
109
2%

In running commentsmid-division, progress last, disputed 2nd entering straight, ridden 2f out, no extra in 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace

Black, red stars
Jolie Jewel
6/23
SP10.00
Win12.50
Plc3.37
5
Jake Coen4.3%
B McMahon4.9%
11-5
4:59.64
109
4%

In running commentsmid-division, 9th halfway, closer last, disputed 2nd entering straight, soon ridden, under pressure in 6th under 2f out, kept on one pace

Dark green, white hoop, hooped sleeves, white diamond on cap
Heliko Conti
7/23
SP17.00
Win24.86
Plc4.60
7
Sean O'Keeffe6.9%
P Nolan9.3%
11-13
4:59.82
114
1%

In running commentstowards rear, hampered 2nd, ridden and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace straight

Emerald green, light blue chevron, red sleeves & cap
Portarlington
8/23
SP8.00
Win12.48
Plc3.16
5
Josh Williamson8.2%
Ian Donoghue8.3%
10-12
5:00.22
106
16%

In running commentstracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden entering straight, no extra over 1f out

Black, white epaulettes, white cap, black star
Stay Gold
9/23
SP7.00
Win6.60
Plc2.27
5
L A McKenna
Colm Murphy9.9%
11-0
5:00.28
106
2%

In running commentsmid-divison best, hampered last, soon no impression

Grey & pink chevrons, pink star on cap
Cozone
10/23
SP26.00
Win55.00
Plc9.12
7
J Smith
M J Smith6.2%
10-12
5:00.37
106
1%

In running commentstowards rear, ridden and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace straight

Light blue, light blue & grey check cap
Voice Of Reason
11/23
SP81.00
Win223.77
Plc34.77
4
P Cleary
G Elliott14.2%
10-11
5:00.46
105
10%

In running commentsmid-division, ridden and no impression after 2 out

BLACK, white epaulettes, white cap
Useta Lover
12/23
SP41.00
Win63.10
Plc10.64
5
Shane Fitzgerald1%
Colm Murphy9.9%
11-0
5:00.51
101
1%

In running commentsrear of mid-divison for most, never a factor

Dark blue, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots
Winding River
13/23
SP15.00
Win19.69
Plc4.28
7
Phillip Enright6.5%
O McKiernan6.7%
11-6
5:00.74
107
11%

In running commentssettled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression entering straight, no extra over 1f out

Emerald green & orange hooped, white cap
Pax
14/23
SP26.00
Win53.82
Plc13.14
5
Mark Walsh15.9%
Colm Murphy9.9%
11-10
5:01.91
111
10%

In running commentsheld up, slightly hampered 2nd and towards rear, ridden and no impression after 2 out

Dark blue & yellow quartered, quartered cap
Dragon's Pass
15/23
SP81.00
Win270.00
Plc30.00
8
Danny Gilligan8.1%
Mrs D Foster9.8%
10-7
5:03.08
94
2%

In running commentsmid-division, ridden and no extra after 2 out

Light blue, light blue cap, pink star
Cruisin Susan
16/23
SP67.00
Win197.90
Plc27.95
7
Mr J P Berry0%
J A Berry0%
9-11
5:07.23
91
1%

In running commentstowards rear for most, hampered 2nd, never a factor

White & royal blue hoops, white sleeves, emerald green & orange quartered cap
Starman
17/23
SP81.00
Win402.24
Plc56.89
8
M J M O'Sullivan
A McCann7%
11-11
5:07.41
112
2%

In running commentsmid-division, ridden and no extra 2 out, weakened

Yellow & light green chevrons, white sleeves, yellow cap
Swelltime
18/23
SP51.00
Win259.95
Plc32.00
8
Carl Millar7.5%
W J O'Doherty3.3%
11-1
5:07.50
107
2%

In running commentstracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden before last, no extra after last, weakened

Maroon, light blue sleeves, maroon cap, white star
Freddie Robdal
19/23
SP26.00
Win55.50
Plc11.00
7
Darragh O'Keeffe12.6%
H De Bromhead12.1%
10-12
5:10.75
99
5%

In running commentsrear of mid-division, ridden and no extra before last

Black, pink chevron, white sleeves, pink armlet, black cap, pink star
Lady Rose Hackett
20/23
SP13.00
Win27.28
Plc5.00
5
Rachael Blackmore
H De Bromhead12.1%
11-4
5:20.49
105
13%

In running commentssettled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra after 2 out, weakened, tailed off

Brown, green hoop, brown & white striped sleeves, green cap
Grappa Nonino
21/23
SP51.00
Win94.34
Plc23.37
5
Jordan Gainford4.1%
D K Weld10.7%
11-8
5:30.23
109
5%

In running commentsheld up, rear of mid-division best, mistake 4th, ridden and weakened after 2 out, completely tailed off

Emerald green, royal blue diamond, emerald green cap, royal blue diamond
Penny Jar
F
F
SP26.00
Win59.24
Plc9.00
8
Patrick M O'Brien6.7%
P Downey0%
11-0
—
108
1%

In running commentsmid-divison, fell 2nd

White & pink quartered, check sleeves, pink cap
Ladiam
UR
UR
SP34.00
Win69.78
Plc11.00
7
Donagh Meyler11.2%
N Lee6.8%
10-7
—
94
1%

In running commentstracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden after 2 out, under pressure and fell last

Non-runners · 4
Grey, black hollow box, black & grey quartered cap
Arch Enemy
Non-runner
--
SP—
Win—
Plc—
5
E Walsh0%
P Magee9.9%
11-3
—
104
—

In running commentsNonRunner

White, black disc, black spots on sleeves, white cap, black spots
Whatsyourstatus
Non-runner
--
SP—
Win—
Plc—
11
—
G O'Loughlin3%
10-10
—
97
—

In running commentsNonRunner

Emerald green, grey braces & sleeves, hooped cap
Doyen For A Drink
Non-runner
--
SP—
Win—
Plc—
7
Thomas O'Connor5.4%
Gerard O'Leary4.4%
10-1
—
95
—

In running commentsNonRunner

White, red stars, dark blue & red striped sleeves, white cap, red star
Rideau Canal
Non-runner
--
SP—
Win—
Plc—
9
Mark McDonagh0%
Mrs D Foster9.8%
10-0
—
85
—

In running commentsNonRunner

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