13:27 Limerick (IRE) 27 Dec 2024
McMahons Builders Providers Irish EBF Dawn Run Mares Novice Chase
Grade 2 | Class 1 | 4YO plus
Winner €24,600 - 7 ran
tracked leader in 2nd, led 8th, travelling well when pressed approaching straight, went on before 2 out, pushed along before last, reminder run-in, stayed on well
held up in touch, slight mistake 1st, not fluent 5th, 5th halfway, 4th 5 out, 3rd after 3 out, pushed along before next, ridden in 2nd and no impression when not fluent last, kept on one pace
tracked leaders in 3rd, 2nd 4 out, pressed winner approaching straight, ridden when not fluent 2 out, no impression in 3rd before last, kept on one pace
towards rear, mistake 5th and rider lost iron briefly, pushed along and dropped to rear 5 out, no extra
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, not fluent 8th and bad mistake next, pushed along in moderate 4th after 3 out, weakened, tailed off
towards rear, mistake 7th, moderate 5th after 3 out, pushed along and no extra entering straight, weakened, pulled up before last
led, slight mistake 7th, not fluent and headed next, not fluent 5 out, 3rd 4 out, ridden and weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | €6.80 (2, 6) |
| Win | €1.80 (2) |
| Place | €1.30 (2), €2.40 (6) |
| Exacta | €6.00 (2, 6) |
| Trifecta | €11.50 (2, 6, 1) |
Expert Analysis
The winner was impressive, but this may not be strong form for the grade, the runner-up only fairly useful over hurdles and the third failing to see out this longer trip. That said, the time compares well with the other race at this distance on the card and the winner’s final 4f of 59.10s (108.7% finishing speed, with some of it downhill) on “soft” ground suggests the pace was solid enough.
BIOLUMINESCENCE (c135+ here, unraced chases previously) is a chasing type on looks and probably has a bright future in this sphere, found a good spot in a weak Grade 2 for her chasing debut but impressing with everything she did. She jumped and travelled well in second before going on shortly after halfway, was shaken up between the last 2 and ran on well, getting just one crack with the whip on the run-in.
PAGGANE (c133 here, unraced chases previously) had her limitations as a hurdler but promises to be better as a chaser, especially at long distances. She made a mistake at the first but warmed to her task, went third 3 out and could make little further headway for a while until staying on nicely towards the end.
SHECOULDBEANYTHING (c131+ here, 137 previously) ran respectably but would likely have been second had she stayed, close up and travelling as well as the winner until beginning to feel the pinch 2 out and emptying soon after.
MAID ON THE MOON (c0 here, 109 previously)
KILTEALY PARK (c0 here, 110 previously)
IMPLICIT (c0 here and previously)
PEBBLE BLEU (c0 here, 106 previously)
