April 22 / 17.30 Limerick

17.30

Yielding

24th Of June Ladies Day At Limerick Handicap

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 3f 55y
  • 19 runners
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24th Of June Ladies Day At Limerick Handicap

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.30
  • Place: £3.90

Form: 93754- BF

Last run: 203 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Best handicap run came over 1m at Cork last sutumn, running on late; was fancied to score over this trip at Killarney next time but possibly found the ground too soft; this drying surface can suit and is a player off this mark.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

11th Nov 2024

Good

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

12:30 Carlisle

Fond Farewell

11st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

towards rear, some headway before 3 out, weakened after 2 out

100/1

7th

5

11th Nov 2024

Good

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

12:30 Carlisle

Fond Farewell

11st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Operated at a lowly level on the Flat and has been well beaten at 150-1 on his first two hurdle starts; hard to fancy.

100/1

8th

5

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 145y

Class 3

13:20 Bangor-on-Dee

Fond Farewell

11st 0lb

J: Toby Wynne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

held up in rear

100/1

2nd
11 (9)
Nusra

18/1

  • Place: £10.50

Form: 22947-

Last run: 261 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Maiden under all codes after 26 starts; has twice run well on the Flat here and if putting aside her poor hurdles run last time isn't one to dismiss.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(4)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Nusra

9st 12lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: G Ahern

towards rear, headway towards far side under 2f out, ran on well and went third final 110yds, no match for first two

9/2

3rd

4

(4)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Nusra

9st 12lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: G Ahern

towards rear, headway towards far side under 2f out, ran on well and went third final 110yds, no match for first two

9/2

4th

2

(17)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nusra

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: G Ahern

2-14 on the AW with one of those wins coming off 47 over C&D last year and over 2m here in March off 55; may have needed the run here last month and certainly not one to dismiss.

10/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 0000-4 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form to win a Wexford maiden hurdle in March but was beaten 15l into fourth in a 1m5f Navan Flat handicap back on the level; better was expected then and Keane takes over dropped in trip on faster ground; tongue-tie left off.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 184y

17:35 Gowran Park

Secret Rock

8st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Dual-purpose; 1-12 on turf on the Flat; last win came over 1m4f on the AW at Dundalk in January off 62; won over 1m4f on soft at Roscommon last year off 54; is 8lb higher here and has not run well on his last two starts; opposable.

50/1

11th

6

(7)

20th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 46y

20:20 Roscommon

Secret Rock

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Last year's winner off 54 also won on AW earlier this summer for same rider; recent runs leave him with plenty to find but can't be ruled out.

14/1

Form: 04226-

Last run: 186 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Posted three solid runs on soft over 1m last autumn before was below par on final start; unproven over this trip making seasonal debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(7)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Stormie Outlook

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: E J O’Grady

Exposed after 24 races but she won two handicaps this summer (1m, good) and never seems to run a bad race; the trip is a slight concern but she was only beaten 1.5l when fourth at Limerick (1m3f, soft) last year and she has gone well here in the past.

7/1

8th

3

(7)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Stormie Outlook

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: E J O’Grady

Exposed after 24 races but she won two handicaps this summer (1m, good) and never seems to run a bad race; the trip is a slight concern but she was only beaten 1.5l when fourth at Limerick (1m3f, soft) last year and she has gone well here in the past.

7/1

4th

7

(5)

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 10y

16:22 Navan

Stormie Outlook

9st 1lb

J: Shane Foley

T: E J O’Grady

in touch with leaders

11/2

Form: 50924-

Last run: 283 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Dual purpose maiden hasn't had that many runs; ran well on the Flat several times last year, including when touched off over C&D; can go well if ready enough after his absence.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(6)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Tudor Manor

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Contributed to stable's good current form when scoring over C&D 12 days ago; good chance off new mark with 7lb again claimed by an apprentice who is making progress and gaining confidence.

7/2

2nd

3

(6)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Tudor Manor

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

dwelt start, soon midfield, headway and prominent on near side of group 2f out, went second when ridden and hung left inside final furlong, kept on well towards finish

7/2

1st

1

(2)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Tudor Manor

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

prominent throughout, challenging going easily 2f out, shaken up to lead over 1f out, ridden and went clear inside final furlong, comfortably

100/30

50/1

Form: 008-90

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Horse

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Former Group 3 winner is a light of those days and can only be watched after a poor Curragh run over 1m.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

18

(20)

29th May 2024

Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:08 Tipperary

Chilean

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

Group 3 winner in France (heavy); those days are long gone and he's become inconsistent; lacks a recent run.

40/1

12th

15

(5)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Chilean

8st 13lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Luke Comer

Group 3 winner in France (heavy); those days are long gone but his latest fourth at Bellewstown (1m4f; behind Enquire Within) was a solid effort.

14/1

4th

18

(16)

28th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 4f 15y

17:10 Bellewstown

Chilean

9st 1lb

T: Luke Comer

midfield

OUR TIP

Form: 60-003

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual purpose performer last won on the Flat at Dundalk in 2022; a fine run there last week over just short of this trip and, though a maiden on turf, is capable of running well.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:48 Downpatrick

Hidden Land

12st 2lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Andrew Kinirons

All three of her wins over hurdles have come here, including a wide margin win over 2m3f in June; up 10lb for that but comes here on the back of a 1m4f Flat handicap win at Galway; major contender.

5/1

1st

19

(1)

1st Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Hidden Land

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Andrew Kinirons

First reserve; twice a winner at around this trip and better hurdler; others preferred.

Form: 876-60

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Last of her four Flat turf wins came in July 2021; two modest AW runs lately; has to find the spark again to be of interest.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

14

(6)

11th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:10 Navan

Maricruz

9st 2lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: John C McConnell

prominent, led narrowly after 4f, joined halfway, pushed along and lost position under 3f out, weakened from over 1f out

33/1

5th

10

(15)

17th May 2023

Good

1m 2f 20y

20:20 Cork

Maricruz

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

disputed lead, led after 3f, headed and lost two places halfway

20/1

8th

8

(11)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 55y

17:30 Limerick

Maricruz

9st 6lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

prominent, went third halfway

22/1

Form: 00/44- BF

Last run: 339 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden ran well when last seen on the Flat almost a year ago; some decent hurdle runs last autumn and is of some interest back on the level today; market might help.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

13th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 195y

14:05 Wexford

Edge Of My Seat

11st 9lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Dual purpose maiden ran a fine race to be fourth in a Punchestown handicap on return in May; should be a big player if improving from that.

4/1

4th

11

21st May 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:28 Punchestown

Edge Of My Seat

11st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

0-11 on the Flat and 0-9 over hurdles; however, has run well enough on the odd occasion to believe she might win a race off this mark.

20/1

Form: 22127-

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Generally consistent on the Flat last year, getting off the mark over 2m at Tramore but running well over this trip also; ran well over hurdles a couple of times during the winter and one to consider; wide draw no help.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

19th

15

26th Dec 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:45 Leopardstown

Barometer

10st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John Joseph Murphy

midfield

20/1

17th

4

17th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

16:05 Cheltenham

Barometer

11st 11lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Joseph Murphy

One 2m win from 21 races on the Flat, showing fair form; has shown ability in all four starts (maidens) over hurdles, the latest when runner-up to an impressive odds-on winner at Punchestown in October; could have more to give in this sphere and it is needed.

20/1

Form: 6/420-

Last run: 185 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner is a maiden on the Flat after 14 starts; was just denied over 1m6f at Navan last August off this mark and a repeat of that would see him involved.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

0

13

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Punters Poet

10st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Dual hurdle winner but lacks chasing experience (0-4) and doesn't arrive here in much form.

50/1

11th

14

(10)

7th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 144y

19:25 Clonmel

Punters Poet

10st 9lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

midfield

25/1

8th

8

23rd Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 141y

19:10 Sligo

Punters Poet

10st 11lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Last three runs have been over fences; no encouragement from a hurdles outing at Clonmel in May; over two years since his last win.

16/1

11/1

Form: 91425-

Last run: 198 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won on the Flat at Tramore (1m4f) last August and two solid runs in defeat after; well-held over hurdles last twice but return to a sounder surface can help; wide draw no help, though.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

14

(10)

8th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Wojood

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

C&D winner but the losing run is mounting up and no signs of a revival at this venue of late; plenty to prove.

33/1

Form: 70980-

Last run: 215 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Officially rated only 40 and has never run over a trip this far on the Flat; not easily fancied.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

10th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 110y

18:05 Roscommon

Jimmy McGill

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

in touch with leaders, weakened 3 out

100/1

13th

15

(5)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 55y

17:30 Limerick

Jimmy McGill

8st 12lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John Joseph Winston

prominent

33/1

8

17th Mar 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 190y

13:50 Down Royal

Jimmy McGill

11st 4lb

J: Carl Millar

T: John Joseph Winston

in touch with leaders, prominent 3rd

100/1

Form: -34444

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come on AW and 0-9 on turf, though several decent runs in defeat, including over C&D; dropping down the weights albeit running respectably on AW lately; one to consider.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(17)

8th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Evening Verse

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

C&D winner last year who needs to improve on this year's turf form; wide draw a negative.

10/1

7th

9

(19)

16th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

19:10 Gowran Park

Evening Verse

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Both wins have come on AW, penultimate turf run at Cork was a solid one, trip probably too far at Ballinrobe last time; other preferred.

12/1

Form: 8/70-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability as a 2yo; poor on second start last year and not much better on Dundalk comeback; opposed for now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

10

(1)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 55y

17:30 Limerick

Gunners Dream

9st 5lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Patrick Martin

midfield

33/1

13th

9

(12)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

21:30 Dundalk (AW)

Gunners Dream

9st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

Placed off a mark 11lb higher than this in a 1m nursery here in 2021; first of two turf outings last May was respectable; absent since a poor run at Sligo when trying a trip like this for the fist time.

12/1

Form: 982-80

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Has shown snippets of winning ability but took a backwards step at Dundalk last time; a visor is reached for now back to turf.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

10

(5)

3rd May 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:50 Gowran Park

Boragh Empress

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Barry J Fitzgerald

soon led, headed but prominent after 2f

20/1

12

(10)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 55y

17:30 Limerick

Boragh Empress

9st 0lb

J: Kyanna Van Buuren

T: Barry J Fitzgerald

Has shown snippets of winning ability but took a backwards step at Dundalk last time; a visor is reached for now back to turf.

25/1

15

(8)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:10 Dundalk (AW)

Boragh Empress

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Barry J Fitzgerald

First reserve; runner-up in a C&D claimer here in the autumn but well held over 1m4f since; visor

Form: 44360- CD

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 7f 44y

15:05 Thurles

Sequoiaspirit

11st 10lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

held up in rear, in touch with leaders after 8th

4/1

6th

2

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 7f 44y

15:05 Thurles

Sequoiaspirit

11st 10lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

held up in rear, in touch with leaders after 8th

4/1

1st

15

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 100y

13:55 Navan

Sequoiaspirit

10st 12lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

in touch with leaders on inner, prominent 2 out, soon switched right, pushed along to lead approaching last, not fluent last, ridden and kept on well run-in

25/1

Form: 6/705-

Last run: 173 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(5)

22nd Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 178y

19:10 Ballinrobe

No Hassle

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Shane Ryder

C&D winner a year ago is having another fine season; won at Leopardstown before a fine 3rd back here, both over 1m5f; off an unchanged mark, so solid claims.

7/2

3rd

6

(5)

24th Jun 2024

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:20 Ballinrobe

No Hassle

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Shane Ryder

Course winner over a slightly shorter trip last July; finished behind Ameerat Jumaira when sixth at Roscommon on seasonal debut; now worse off following Leopardstown win when her victims included close-up fourth Sugaree.

7/1

1st

5

(2)

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 180y

18:00 Leopardstown

No Hassle

9st 6lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Shane Ryder

started quickly, soon raced in second, ridden and challenging over 1f out, led final 110yds, ran on

10/1

Form: 6-6207

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(2)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:20 Tramore

Magi Gal

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear

7/1

6th

15

(9)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 120y

19:45 Tipperary

Magi Gal

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

towards rear of midfield

25/1

12th

16

(1)

23rd Jun 2023

Soft

1m 3f 70y

19:55 Limerick

Magi Gal

8st 12lb

J: Kyanna Van Buuren

T: John C McConnell

Long losing sequence at this stage; good effort when second at Dundalk three starts ago but others preferred.

16/1

Non-runners

Boragh Empress, Sequoiaspirit, No Hassle, Magi Gal

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €561.10
Straight Forecast €507.13
Tricast €1080.59
Trifecta €3189.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Secret Rock

The Irish Sun:

Stormie Outlook

RP Ratings (IRE):

Hidden Land

POSTDATA:

Secret Rock