17:05 Clonmel (IRE) 09 Nov 2023
Connolly's RED MILLS Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle
4YO plus
Winner €11,999 - 12 ran
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, closer 3 out where slight mistake, disputed lead approaching straight and led narrowly after 2 out, travelled well and left clear last, kept on well
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along entering straight and went 4th 2 out, left moderate 2nd at last, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, slightly hampered 3 out, some headway in 5th approaching straight and went 3rd before 2 out, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, led before 3 out, headed approaching straight, pushed along and lost place before 2 out, left moderate 4th at last, kept on one pace
towards rear, slight mistake 4 out, pushed along approaching straight and 7th 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no extra, kept on one pace after 2 out
mid-division, 5th halfway, 4th approaching straight, dropped to 6th and slight mistake 2 out, no extra
always towards rear, never a factor, detached after 4 out, no extra
always towards rear, never a factor, slight mistake 4th, pushed along and detached after 4 out, no extra
rear of mid-division, reminders after 4th and dropped towards rear, soon no extra and pulled up before 4 out
led and clear before 2nd, reduced advantage 4th, headed before 3 out where slight mistake, soon no extra and pulled up approaching straight
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 3 out and headway to dispute lead approaching straight, pushed along and mistake 2 out, soon headed, ridden and 1 length down when mistake and unseated rider last
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Soft - Heavy | 16 | The Four Sixes | 4 | 11 8 | - | 3 | 256 days | G Elliott (175 miles) | Davy Russell | 5/ 1 | 4:18.04 | |
| 2021 | Soft - Heavy | 9 | Mahlers Dollar | 7 | 11 12 | - | 2303-62 | 25 days | T O'Brien (60 miles) | Jack Foley | 13/ 8 | 4:26.70 | |
| 2020 | Heavy | 12 | It Could Be You | 6 | 11 12 | - | 4-4751F | 15 days | T Mullins (32 miles) | D J Mullins | 17/ 2 | 4:22.40 |