13:30 Limerick (IRE) 28 Dec 2021
BoyleSports Irish EBF Dawn Run Mares Novice Chase
Grade 2 | Class 1 | 4YO plus
Winner €25,500 - 7 ran
held up in touch in main group behind clear leader, moderate 4th after 6th, disputed 2nd and closed on leader approaching straight, led 2 out, slight mistake last, pushed out run-in, kept on well
chased clear leader, slow 2nd, left moderate 2nd after 6th and disputed 2nd from next, closed on leader approaching straight, pushed along to challenge before 2 out, ridden in 2nd before last, no impression, kept on same pace
held up in touch towards rear of main group, slight mistake 8th, no impression in moderate 5th after 3 out, ridden and disputed moderate 4th after next, kept on one pace, 3rd close home
held up in touch in rear of main group, pushed along and no impression in moderate 6th before 3 out, ridden and disputed moderate 4th after 2 out, kept on one pace
led and soon clear, not fluent 3rd and 7th, pushed along and reduced advantage approaching straight, mistake and headed 2 out, no impression in 3rd when mistake last, no extra
held up in touch in main group behind clear leader, left moderate 3rd after 6th, disputed moderate 2nd after next, ridden and no impression in moderate 4th after 3 out, no extra
chased clear leader, moderate 2nd when fell 6th
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| Betfair SP | €1.60 |
| CSF | €6.46 (1, 4) |
| Win | €1.50 (1) |
| Place | €1.10 (1), €3.70 (4) |
| Exacta | €6.80 (1, 4) |
| Trifecta | €85.00 (1, 4, 5) |
Expert Analysis
A weak contest for a Grade 2, the first two at least useful as hurdlers and/or chasers but third and fourth distinctly modest and not beaten as far as might have been expected in a race run at a steady pace if the clear leader is ignored.
CONCERTISTA (c129+ here, 143 previously) did what was asked of her under a well-judged ride at this longer trip but faced a far from exacting task, jumping well in mid-field until bearing down to lead 2 out, shaken up and a bit untidy at the last but never coming under much pressure and scoring readily. So far, so good, for a mare who reached a rating of 153 as a hurdler.
DARRENS HOPE (c120+ here, 104+ previously) bettered her previous 2 efforts over fences and could well get to a similar level as she managed as a hurdler (rated 137), in second much of the way, every chance 2 out then one paced.
FIZZLESTICK (c98 here, unraced previously) was modest as a hurdler and may not have achieved any more here.
A GIRL LIKE ME (c98 here, 86 previously) had been beaten off a mark of 93 previously and helps to limit the assessment of the form.
KITTY GALORE (c96 here, 129? previously) failed to stay having been a clear leader for a long way.
BAY AMBITION (c95 here, 129? previously)
SAYCE GOLD (c0 here, 131 previously)
Video Highlights
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Replay: 13:30 Limerick 28th Dec 2021
