17:20 Killarney (IRE) 03 Oct 2021
Killarney Plaza Hotel Rated Novice Hurdle
4YO plus
Winner €8,700 - 6 ran
raced mainly in 3rd, not fluent 7th and soon improved into 2nd, pushed along and closed on leader from 4 out, ridden to challenge before last, kept on well run-in to lead inside final 50 yards
chased leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead from 3rd, led from 5th and soon went clear, reduced advantage from 4 out and ridden from 2 out, pressed run-in and headed inside final 50 yards, no extra close home
towards rear, slightly impeded 4 out, improved into closer 3rd from next, ridden on out from 2 out, no impression on principals and kept on same pace run-in
mid-division on inner, not fluent 6th, closer in 3rd from 4 out and ridden from next, no impression in 4th from 2 out and kept on same pace from before last
led, not fluent at times, joined from 3rd and headed from 5th, ridden and weakened before 3 out, soon no extra
towards rear, jumped right 5th, a bit closer in 4th from 5 out, slow jump next and soon dropped to rear, pushed along and no extra from 3 out
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Good | 10 | Western Run | 5 | 12 0 | - | 333-231 | 35 days | G Cromwell (215 miles) | Conor McNamara | 9/ 4 | 5:34.10 |