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21:00 Dundalk
Wednesday 18 April 2018
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Hen & Stag Packages At Dundalk Stadium Handicap
- 3YO only | 6f | Standard | 9 Runners | Polytrack | Weighed In
- Off time: 21:01 | Winning time: 1m 13.28s
T: M MulvanyJ: G F Carroll
Took keen hold and led, joined under 2f out, soon narrowly headed, stayed on well to regain lead near finish
T: G M LyonsJ: C T Keane
Held up, soon towards rear, 7th approaching straight, progress to challenge and got on terms over 1f out, kept on well, headed near finish op 2/1
T: S M DuffyJ: T P Madden (5)
Prominent, 2nd approaching straight, on terms under 2f out, soon gained narrow lead, joined over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on without matching 1st 2 op 5/1 tchd 6/1
T: M C GrassickJ: W J Lee
Dwelt, tracked leaders, 4th approaching straight where raced on outer, kept on without matching principals inside final furlong op 9/1 tchd 5/1
T: J A StackJ: M P O'Connor (10)
Held up in touch, 6th approaching straight, soon pushed along and effort, kept on without matching principals inside final furlong tchd 9/4
T: A McGuinnessJ: C P Hoban
In touch towards rear, pushed along at stages, kept on without threatening final furlong
T: D MarnaneJ: W M Lordan
Slightly awkward leaving stalls, took keen hold, tracked leaders, 5th approaching straight, no extra and one pace final furlong op 10/1
T: D HoganJ: D E Sheehy (5)
Slowly into stride, in rear, effort straight, no extra and one pace final furlong op 25/1
T: P MartinJ: K J Leonard (3)
Prominent, 3rd approaching straight, ridden and switched left 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
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Betting Breakdown
Tote Win:€21.10Pl:€4.60, €1.10, €1.90EX:€68.30Trifecta:€882.80Tricast:€225.28SF:€49.58
Forecasts
It's All A Joke (5/2), Gottardo (5/2), Highly Approved (11/2), Verhoyen (11/2), Ar Saoirse (12/1), Very Smart (12/1), Premier League (14/1), Rhythm Of Love (28/1), That's My Girl (33/1)
The top two on the card look the pair to focus on in the finale and HIGHLY APPROVED earns the nod in his bid for a course four-timer. He's been improving rapidly for Joseph O'Brien before changing hands and looks to have plenty scope under his new rating, with Tom Madden taking a useful 5lb off. Gottardo, a winner over 5f here last week, shouldn't be inconvenienced up in trip and is a worthy adversary. Verhoyen and It's All A Joke can fight out the minors, while Very Smart could improve now handicapping.
- Highly Approved
- Gottardo
- Verhoyen
Prize Money
1st: €6,775.002nd: €2,101.003rd: €1,001.004th: €451.005th: €176.00
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