Wednesday 14 December · Dundalk, Eire
13:40 Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden
- Distance
- 1m 0f 0y
- Going
- Standard
- Class
- 0
- Prize
- EUR 15000
- Runners
- 9
Race preview
SEVEN HILLS was beaten less than two lengths into fifth on debut here behind a winner who followed up on her next start, so has claims on this slight step up in trip. He kept on well in the closing stages which bodes well for this assignment over 1m. There are several multiple winners in Sparkit's pedigree and he could have a chance at a price. He is by Fast Company, so should be at home on this surface. Cian Horgan lessens his burden by 7lb. Sir Percy colt Luigi Antinori represents Joseph O'Brien and could get involved on his debut. Morse stayed on well for fifth on soft ground at Leopardstown in October. If he handles this different surface, it isn't hard to see him running well. Seamie Heffernan is an interesting booking for Barry Connell's newcomer Avondale. Dabirann could improve on his third racecourse start.
| Pos | Horse | Form | Jockey | Trainer | Wgt | SP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dabirann | 84 | Ronan Whelan | M Halford | 9 5 | 5-4 | |
| 2 | Cherokee Run | Leigh Roche | L Comer | 9 5 | 66-1 | ||
| 3 | Seven Hills | 5 | Rory Cleary | C W J Farrell | 9 5 | 7-2 | |
| 4 | Jazz Forever | N G McCullagh | M Halford | 9 5 | 12-1 | ||
| 5 | Avondale | Seamie Heffernan | B Connell | 9 5 | 6-1 | ||
| 6 | Luigi Antinori | Declan McDonogh | J P O'Brien | 9 5 | 3-1 | ||
| 7 | Little Rascal | Dylan Browne McMonagle | L Comer | 9 5 | 40-1 | ||
| 8 | Gardone | Robbie Colgan | C Weld | 9 5 | 33-1 | ||
| 9 | Sparkit | C Horgan | A Slattery | 9 5 | 50-1 | ||
| NR | Morse | 5 | Chris Hayes | C Weld | 9 5 |