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1.40 2m. 4f. 110yds. Maiden Hurdle 4-y-o plus 12 Declared
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1st - €7,500.00 2nd - €2,500.00 3rd - €1,250.00 4th - €625.00 5th - €375.00 6th - €250.00
FormscanBy Gary Carson - BLACKSMITHS FORGE has run well in a couple of maiden hurdles since winning her bumper at Downpatrick back in July and can get off the mark over jumps now. The Kalanisi filly was beaten just over two-and-a-half lengths when fourth to Mexican Moonshine at Roscommon 12 days ago and doesn't have to improve much on that to take this. The selection can again hold Lady Nightingale, who was sixth in that Roscommon race, having been runner-up on her previous outing at Kilbeggan. Whitewinewednesday ran well when third at Tramore last time, although that probably wasn't as strong a race.
A hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only, maidens at starting that at entry have NOT RUN UNDER RULES OF RACINGWeights - 4-y-o 11st 5lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 7lbsRiders - Confined to Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules who have not lost the right to claim the allowance under Rule 52. Allowances - (which are not cumulative, up to and including 8th October) Riders who have not ridden the winners of 25 *races allowed...........4lb Those who have not ridden the winners of 40 *races allowed..........2lb No allowance under Rule 52 may be claimed *Including races under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5000 bonus (€7500 bonus if Irish bred and has not previously won a bonus payment in any race) should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme)
Kalanisi (IRE)-Gowiththeflo(Flemensfirth)
(12) (G Blake)
30th Sep 24 Roscommon(2m 4f 63yds Maiden Hurdle, Yielding to Soft (Soft after R4)) 13/2 10-13 J Kearney (5) 4th of 16 runners, 2.56L behind Mexican Moonshine
21st Aug 24 Sligo(2m 1f 93yds Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 13/2 10-13 J Kearney (5) 3rd of 9 runners, 4.25L and 0.75L behind Gers Gigi and Love Like This
15th Jul 24 Downpatrick(2m 2f 165yds Bumper, Good) 12/1 11-3 Mr F Maguire 1st of 11 runners, by 0.75L and 10L from Cap Bernat and Raby Mere
Quotes on Blacksmiths Forge (IRE)
She was difficult to break, she was broken when we got her. She was hard to handle when we got her first. She has settled down a lot in the last few weeks. We were expecting a nice run, but we didn't expect her to be there. She doesn't show that at home, she is very slow in her work. We knew she wanted a trip. We would be working them over six and seven furlongs on the gallops we use - she wouldn't show you a lot on that. It shows you can't go by homework!. We brought her to a schooling day over a mile and a-half in Navan and she did show a nice bit. We thought she would be alright. She just gallops and gallops, and the further she goes the better. That is actually Finny's first ride for me. Joey Dunne normally rides ours and he is away on holidays. Finny rang me looking for the ride. When you get the chance to use him, you might as well use him.After Blacksmiths Forge (IRE) finished 1st at Downpatrick on Mon, 15th Jul 2024 2m 2f Bumper Good
In the last 3 years Blacksmiths Forge (IRE) has met
Cloudings (IRE)-Ad Meliora(Rail Link)
(14) (John Patrick Ryan)
28th Sep 24 Listowel(2m Bumper, Hurdle/Bumper: Soft. Chase: Soft to Heavy) 22/1 10-9 Mr J L Gleeson (5) 7th of 7 runners, 30.75L behind Windbeneathmywings
2nd Jun 24 Kilbeggan(2m 4f 15yds Maiden Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) 22/1 11-5 Gavin Brouder 2nd of 16 runners, 6L behind Mr Dibbs
16th May 24 Clonmel(2m 49yds Maiden Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places: changed to Yielding after Race 2) 50/1 10-8 P K Donovan (5) 6th of 14 runners, 24.25L behind Only A Dollar
Kalanisi (IRE)-Born Noble(Dushyantor)
(17) (Ms Claire O'Connell)
25th Sep 24 Listowel(2m 4f Bumper, Yielding to Soft (Soft after R2)) 40/1 11-0 Mr D O Sullivan (7) 8th of 12 runners, 39.13L behind Champagne Kid
8th Aug 24 Sligo(2m 2f 86yds Bumper, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places changed to Soft after Race 2.) 33/1 11-4 Mr D O Sullivan (7) 6th of 13 runners, 75.63L behind Love At Sea
13th Jul 24 Wexford(2m 4f 100yds Bumper, Good, Good to Yielding in places) 50/1 11-4 Mr D O Sullivan (7) 6th of 14 runners, 4.78L behind Field A Thistles
In the last 3 years Born Bright (IRE) has met
Diamond Boy (FR)-Echo River(Irish River)
(65) (Patrick Finn)
8th Aug 24 Sligo(2m 2f 86yds Bumper, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places changed to Soft after Race 2.) 28/1 11-11 Mr F Maguire 11th of 13 runners, 149.13L behind Love At Sea
In the last 3 years Frenchfort Legend (IRE) has met
Pillar Coral (GB)-Tickity Bleue(Tikkanen)
(12) (Kilbriens Syndicate)Rated 99
30th Sep 24 Roscommon(2m 4f 63yds Maiden Hurdle, Yielding to Soft (Soft after R4)) Rated 99 11/1 10-8 C M Quirke (5) 6th of 16 runners, 11.81L behind Mexican Moonshine
4th Sep 24 Kilbeggan(2m 3f Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding; changed to Yielding after Race 2; changed to Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places after Race 4) 33/1 10-8 C M Quirke (5) 2nd of 16 runners, 2L behind Zefania
16th Aug 24 Tramore(2m 80yds Maiden Hurdle, Good to yielding, yielding in places (hurdle & bumper course). Good, good to yielding in places (chase track).) 22/1 11-5 B Hayes 15th of 15 runners, 61.03L behind Mountain Port
In the last 3 years Lady Nightingale (IRE) has met
Mount Nelson (GB)-The Folkes Choice(King's Theatre)
(20) (Fergal Duncan)Rated 98
22nd Sep 24 Listowel(2m 2f Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 100 50/1 11-5 J C Gainford 16th of 16 runners, 47.4L behind One Night Standard
6th Jul 24 Bellewstown(2m 4f 110yds Maiden Hurdle, Good) 16/1 10-10 D J Gilligan (3) 9th of 14 runners, 23.81L behind Ta Na La
30th May 24 Limerick(2m 3f Maiden Hurdle, Good to yielding) 10/1 11-0 C P Millar (7) 5th of 10 runners, 13.25L behind Farfromnowhere
Flemensfirth (USA)-Belle Of The Moor(King's Theatre)
(136) (Winning Ways Vesta Syndicate)
29th May 24 Wexford(2m 4f Bumper, Soft (Yielding to Soft after R2)) 33/1 11-7 Mr D G Lavery 6th of 12 runners, 58.75L behind Lovely Hurling
9th May 24 Tipperary(2m 115yds Maiden Hurdle, Yielding, good to yielding in places) 16/1 10-13 B W Harvey 8th of 14 runners, 22.75L behind Cash The Cheque
Jun 2022 Goffs Ireland Price: €45,000
Milan (GB)-Shuil Oilean(Be My Native)
(5) (Nelius O'Keeffe)
7th Oct 24 Fairyhouse(2m Maiden Hurdle, Good; changed to Good, Good to Firm in places, after Race 2) 200/1 10-6 Miss A L Fitzgibbon (7) 11th of 12 runners, 73.25L behind Sansrisk
13th Sep 24 Ballinrobe(2m 1f 207yds Maiden Hurdle, Good; changed to Good, Good to Yielding in places after Race 5) 200/1 10-6 C M Hogan (7) 15th of 15 runners, 87.25L behind Ah Fuhgeddaboudit
12th Jun 21 Downpatrick(2m 2f 165yds Bumper, Good) 11/1 11-2 Miss A L Fitzgibbon (7) 6th of 9 runners, 42.75L behind Biko
Kingston Hill (GB)-Elivette(Arvico)
(38) (J A Magill)
4th Sep 24 Kilbeggan(3m 100yds Maiden Hurdle, Good to Yielding; changed to Yielding after Race 2; changed to Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places after Race 4) 125/1 10-4 J Aherne (7) 7th of 13 runners, 83.25L behind Coole Cherry
26th Aug 24 Ballinrobe(2m 2f 52yds Maiden Hurdle, Yielding to Soft changed to Soft after Race 2) 25/1 11-3 C G O Dwyer (2) 7th of 14 runners, 53.25L behind Tell Me This
Jun 2022 Goffs Ireland Price: Not Sold (4500)
Affinisea (IRE)-No Greater Fury(Choisir)
(24) (Mrs Gemma Casey)
18th Sep 24 Tramore(2m 5f 80yds Maiden Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) 11/2 11-5 K C Sexton 3rd of 14 runners, 0.5L and 2.25L behind Dee s Getaway and He s Ultimate
18th Aug 24 Tramore(2m 140yds Bumper, Good, good to yielding in places) 7/1 11-6 Mr R W Barron (5) 5th of 13 runners, 7.5L behind Parga Diamond
15th Jul 24 Downpatrick(2m 1f 165yds Maiden Hurdle, Good) 28/1 11-7 K C Sexton 4th of 14 runners, 7L behind Hey Whatever
Pillar Coral (GB)-Kilbarry Demon(Bob's Return)
(16) (Mrs Con O'Keeffe, Tadhg O'Sullivan & Anthony O'Keeffe)
26th Sep 24 Listowel(2m Maiden Hurdle, Soft) 17/2 11-0 C M Quirke (5) 4th of 15 runners, 19.5L behind Born In Purple
Dec 2020 Goffs Ireland Price: Withdrawn
Yeats (IRE)-Western Focus(Westerner)
(Barry J Fitzgerald)
Jul 2023 Tattersalls (Ireland) Price: €10,000
Dec 2020 Goffs Ireland Price: €5,000
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