in rear, mistake at 1st, pushed along at times early, ridden in moderate 7th 2 out, 7th at last, good headway into 4th entering straight, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well
2 17:20 Downpatrick (NI) 17 Jun 2023
AJC Group Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (80-109) (4YO plus)
2m 1f 65y Yielding to Soft (Soft in places)
towards rear, closer in 7th 3 out, ridden in 6th next, 5th at last, headway to lead entering straight, soon strongly pressed, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
prominent, disputed lead 3 out, led and pushed along before last, soon ridden and strongly pressed, headed entering straight, 3rd inside final furlong, no extra
tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd 2 out, 3rd at last, no impression on leaders run-in
tracked leaders, 6th 3 out, soon ridden, moderate 8th at last, kept on one pace
led, joined 3 out, ridden next, headed before last, no impression
mid-division, took keen hold, ridden in 5th 3 out, 4th at last, weakened
prominent, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, weakened from next
rear of mid-division, reminder 4th, ridden 3 out, no impression
always towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, weakened next, trailing when slow jump 2 out and pulled up
mid-division, ridden and slight mistake 3 out, weakened, pulled up before 2 out
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Good - Yielding | 12 | Peckham Springs | 5 | 11 12 | 106 | 00U570 | 54 days | D A McLoughlin (103 miles) | P J O'Hanlon | 13/ 2 | 4:15.00 | |
| 2021 | Good | 11 | Itsalonglongroad | 7 | 11 9 | 102 | 7413-64 | 40 days | J McConnell (103 miles) | Chris Timmons | 10/ 1 | 4:11.70 |