John Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap Hurdle (80-109)

Time19:45
Race typeHurdle Turf
ClassificationsHandicap, Hurdle
GroundGood
Distance3m
Prize Money€11,500
WeatherDry & Cloudy
Win Odds6
Time6:06.50
Place Pays1/5
BF Win6.23
BF Place2.74

How was it run?

The Holmeister raced prominently. Willaston made the running and was second, beaten by half a length. 2 of the runners did not complete. The Holmeister was 9 in the morning market and shortened sharply.

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Race Performance Rankings

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

Yellow, black cross of lorraine, striped sleeves, red cap
The Holmeister
WinPlace
1/15
SP6.00
Win6.23
Plc2.74
8
M J M O'Sullivan
M Hourigan
11-0
6:06.50
83
6%

In running commentstracked leaders, 5th halfway, travelled well into 3rd before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, stayed on to challenge last, kept on well run-in to lead close home

White, royal blue disc & chevrons on sleeves, white cap
Willaston
Place
2/15
SP9.00
Win12.95
Plc4.43
6
Mr R James22.6%
Louise G Lyons
12-4
6:06.64
108
7%

In running commentssettled behind leaders, closer in 5th 4 out, led after 3 out, joined before straight, ridden before 2 out, narrow lead after 2 out, strongly pressed last, headed close home

Maroon, yellow sash, black cap, yellow diamond
Roped In
Place
3/15
SP8.00
Win10.10
Plc3.70
6
Mr J G Murphy14.3%
D G Murphy17.4%
11-3
6:07.06
95
10%

In running commentsheld up, towards rear halfway, progress 3 out, ridden in 7th entering straight, stayed on into 4th last, kept on well run-in to go 3rd close home

Red, emerald green hoop, red & white hooped sleeves, emerald green & white hooped cap
Good Man Turk
4/15
SP9.00
Win12.00
Plc4.10
5
Mr J Dunne9.1%
M J Smith5.3%
10-12
6:07.47
88
5%

In running commentsheld up towards rear, progress 6 out, close 3rd next and soon disputed, led before 3 out, headed after 3 out, disputed again before straight, ridden before 2 out, narrowly headed after 2 out, no extra in 3rd last, kept on same pace

Royal blue, gold stag's head, royal blue cap
The Abbey
5/15
SP8.50
Win13.50
Plc4.10
9
Mr H C Swan15.3%
G Elliott14.1%
11-12
6:07.53
102
18%

In running commentssettled behind leaders, mid-division when badly hampered 8th, ridden into 7th after 3 out, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace

Grey, red seams, grey cap, red diamonds
Happy Lad
6/15
SP41.00
Win69.11
Plc14.15
10
Eoghan Finegan10%
H P Finegan8.3%
10-13
6:07.81
93
1%

In running commentsmid-division early, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace

Emerald green, white chevron, white chevrons on sleeves, white cap
Basil's Boy
7/15
SP51.00
Win96.87
Plc26.00
8
Mr R W Barron6.3%
L P Cusack3.1%
12-0
6:07.99
104
4%

In running commentsheld up towards rear, progress 5 out, 5th 3 out, ridden in 4th entering straight, no impression 2 out, no extra before last

Light blue, brown diamond, brown cap, blue spots
Icee M B A
8/15
SP8.50
Win8.98
Plc3.41
7
Mr B W Harvey
M Hourigan
11-3
6:09.19
93
9%

In running commentsheld up, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace

Black, red epaulettes & sleeves, red cap, black spots
Raven Queen
9/15
SP15.00
Win18.20
Plc6.20
8
Mr T P Harney
D G Murphy17.4%
10-7
6:09.29
83
2%

In running commentsled and disputed, headed before 3 out, ridden after 3 out, under pressure in 3rd entering straight, no extra before 2 out

Yellow, royal blue hoop & sleeves, royal blue & white quartered cap
Local Rogue
10/15
SP29.00
Win36.00
Plc11.00
8
Mr J W Hendrick4%
S Doyle5.6%
10-10
6:09.61
86
3%

In running commentstracked leaders, close up and disputed from 3rd, headed 4 out, ridden and no extra after 3 out

Dark blue, white star, white sleeves, dark blue stars, dark blue cap, white star
Jenny's Getaway
11/15
SP7.50
Win7.57
Plc2.94
7
Miss S Doyle
P M J Doyle6.7%
10-13
6:09.63
91
14%

In running commentsmid-division best, slight mistake and dropped towards rear 6 out, ridden and no impression 3 out

Red, emerald green sleeves, white cap, red spots
No Way Pedro
12/15
SP13.00
Win22.36
Plc5.90
8
Mr G F Wallis
M Butler9.3%
10-3
6:11.85
80
4%

In running commentsmid-division, progress into 3rd 6 out, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened

Black, red diamond & chevrons on sleeves, striped cap
Worth Presenting
13/15
SP26.00
Win36.00
Plc8.52
8
Mr A P Ryan14%
D Duggan9%
10-4
6:12.68
84
2%

In running commentsdisputed, headed after 6th, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra before 3 out, weakened

Beige, orange triple diamond & sleeves, beige cap, orange diamonds
Alfieri
UR
UR
SP9.50
Win12.80
Plc3.85
5
Mr J W Reilly
R O'Sullivan8.7%
11-10
—
102
9%

In running commentstowards rear, hampered and unseated rider 8th

Royal blue, light blue chevron, light blue chevrons on sleeves, light blue star on cap
Brogine
F
F
SP23.00
Win32.72
Plc9.10
12
Mr W T Cronin
S Braddish
11-2
—
92
4%

In running commentstracked leaders, 3rd when fell 8th

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