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14:30 Galway (IRE)

O'Leary Insurances Maiden Hurdle

  • 19 Runners
  • Distance: 2m 150y
  • Going: Soft
  • Surface: Turf
  • €16,000 added
  • Winner: €9,856
  • 2nd: €3,056
  • 3rd: €1,455
  • 4th: €656
Weighed In
  • Winning Time: 4m 8.50s
  • Off Time: 14:31:31
  • 19 Ran
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    1
    Silk - ROYAL BLUE, yellow sash, yellow cap, royal blue spots
    50/1
    • Form 64324/8
    • Age 9
    • Weight 11-12
    • Official Rating 83

    chased leader, 7th after 4th, lost place before 2 out, no extra

    2
    Silk - Red, white panel, red & black quartered cap
    • Form P55304
    • Age 5
    • Weight 11-12
    • Official Rating 90

    chased leader, 10th after 4th, no impression, eased before 2 out

    3
    Silk - Emerald Green, White sleeves, Orange stars, White cap, Orange stars
    • Form 1-37
    • Age 7
    • Weight 11-12

    prominent, 4th after 4th, dropped to 9th after 3 out, no extra from 2 out

    4
    Silk - EMERALD GREEN, red sleeves, emerald green cap, red star
    100/1
    • Form 990
    • Age 5
    • Weight 11-12

    tracked leader, 9th after 4th, 8th after 3 out, weakened before 2 out

    6
    Silk - EMERALD GREEN, white disc & sleeves, yellow & red striped cap
    20/1
    • Form 1-
    • Age 5
    • Weight 11-12

    towards rear, 15th after 4th, no impression, eased after 2 out

    7
    Silk - WHITE, royal blue stars, royal blue armlet, royal blue star on cap
    4/1
    • Form /-
    • Age 5
    • Weight 11-12

    tracked leader, 6th after 4th, 5th after 3 out, pushed along in 4th after 2 out, no impression on leaders, kept on same pace in 3rd run-in

    8
    Silk - WHITE, emerald green stars, yellow sleeves, maroon cap, white stars
    • Form 080-332
    • Age 5
    • Weight 11-12
    • Official Rating 90

    disputed, headed after 1st, 2nd after 4th, 3rd 3 out, progress to lead narrowly before 2 out where joined, led narrowly after 2 out, soon headed, no extra, dropped to 4th run-in

    9
    Silk - Red, Yellow Panel, Yellow Chevrons on Sleeves, Red Cap
    13/2
    • Form 3
    • Age 4
    • Weight 11-7

    chased leader, 8th after 4th, improved to 6th after 3 out, travelled well into 3rd after 2 out, headway to lead narrowly at last, ridden and asserted run-in, stayed on well

    10
    Silk - EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE hooped, WHITE cap

    Big Ben

    271 t
    11/8
    • Form 2-
    • Age 4
    • Weight 11-7

    prominent, 5th after 4th, improved to 4th after 3 out, headway to be on terms 2 out, close 2nd after 2 out, led approaching straight, headed at last, kept on same pace

    11
    Silk - Black, red stars, black sleeves, red diamonds on cap
    • Form 07
    • Age 4
    • Weight 11-7

    in rear, 18th after 4th, detached and mistake 3 out, pulled up before 2 out

    12
    Silk - Emerald Green, white disc & sleeves, green cap
    • Age 4
    • Weight 11-7

    rear, 17th after 4th, detached and under pressure after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, tailed off

    13
    Silk - LIGHT BLUE, red star & sleeves, white cap, red star
    80/1
    • Form 008
    • Age 4
    • Weight 11-7

    rear of mid-division, 12th after 4th, progress to 10th after 3 out, no impression on leaders 2 out, kept on one pace

    15
    Silk - WHITE & YELLOW DIAMONDS, yellow sleeves, quartered cap
    9/2
    • Form 85
    • Age 4
    • Weight 11-7

    disputed, headed after 1st, 3rd after 4th, 2nd 3 out, on terms 2 out, dropped to 5th and pushed along after 2 out, weakened before last

    16
    Silk -  Emerald green & orange hoops, emerald green cap, white star
    • Age 4
    • Weight 11-7

    mid-division, 13th after 4th, no impression on leaders before 2 out, kept on one pace

    17
    Silk - EMERALD GREEN, white star, red cap
    • Form 8B08
    • Age 5
    • Weight 11-5

    towards rear, 14th after 4th, no impression on leaders before 2 out, some headway to 8th at last, kept on, never on terms

    18
    Silk - ROYAL BLUE, yellow hollow box, royal blue & white striped sleeves, black & yellow striped cap
    • Age 5
    • Weight 11-5

    towards rear, 16th after 4th, no headway, never a factor

    19
    Silk - EMERALD GREEN, yellow braces, red & white check cap
    • Form 610P-04
    • Age 7
    • Weight 11-5

    prominent, led after 1st, 2 lengths clear at 4th, ridden and headed before 2 out, weakened 2 out

    20
    Silk - Yellow, royal blue epaulettes, royal blue armlet, check cap
    100/1
    • Age 4
    • Weight 11-0

    in rear, 19th after 4th, detached and under pressure after 3 out, weakened before 2 out

    22
    Silk - Mauve, black & mauve hooped sleeves, black cap
    66/1
    • Form 00
    • Age 4
    • Weight 11-7

    mid-division, 11th after 4th, no impression before 2 out, eased before last

    5
    NR
    11/4
    • Form 1358-72
    • Age 5
    • Weight 11-12

    14
    NR
    • Form 4-4
    • Age 4
    • Weight 11-7

    21
    NR
    • Age 4
    • Weight 11-7

    23
    NR
    • Form 50-2
    • Age 5
    • Weight 11-12

    Previous results

    In depth

    Verdict

    Mountain Rock was heavily supported at Down Royal in June but found the in-form Knockmaole Boy just too strong and has since finished runner-up on the Flat at Leopardstown. Whenthewindblows has been running in handicaps and was staying on strongly when narrowly beaten by Silent Sun at Limerick. Aydoun makes a quick reappearance after running in a much better race here on Monday and should have come on for the experience but this can go to BIG BEN. From a yard in top form, he made a very encouraging debut over timber at Fairyhouse when running on nicely behind his useful stable companion Landofhopeandglory and can go one better before heading for bigger things. Tarazani has shown promise in two starts and ran well on the Flat last month.

    Formwatch

    Bad Cigar (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Mid-division early, 11th at 3rd, kept on same pace straight, 8th of 24, 21 1/4l behind Mr Champers (11-12) at Cork 2m hcp gd in Jul.

    Ballinahow Bill (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) In rear, badly hampered 8th, some progress and pushed along into moderate 7th 3 out, kept on without threatening from next, 4th of 13, 27l behind Its All Guesswork (11-4) at Bellewstown 3m mdn gd in Jul.

    Bere Haven (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Led and keen, headed 4 out, weakened before 2 out, 7th of 9, dist behind Ahead of The Curve (10-12) at Uttoxeter 2m 6f mdn (5) gd in Jul.

    Lucky Robin (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Mistake 1st, always towards rear, ridden and no extra before 3 out, weakened, 17th of 18, dist behind Dawn In The Park (11-5) at Clonmel 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Jun.

    Roskelton (IRE) 4-1 (12-2) Ld, 2l adv aftr 4out, hdd aftr 3out, faster jump at last & landed in front, went clr flat, won at Dromahane 3m mdn gd in Apr beating Credo Vivo (12-2) by 4l, 13 ran.

    Shinghari (IRE) 22-1 (11-4) Soon tracked leaders, 5th approaching halfway, one pace from before straight, 10th of 20, 7l behind Whiskey Sour (11-3) at Galway 2m 1f hcp sft in Jul.

    Whenthewindblows (IRE) 3-1fav (11-5) Chased leader, not fluent at 2nd, dropped to 13th after 5th, good headway to 6th 2 out, ridden into 3rd at last, kept on well to 2nd closing stages, not match winner, 2nd of 18, 3/4l behind Silent Sun (11-5) at Limerick 2m hcp gd in Jul.

    Aydoun (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, progress to chase leaders from 3 out, soon 3rd, no impression when slight mistake 2 out, one pace, 3rd of 8, 21l behind Le Richebourg (11-7) at Galway 2m 1f Yielding in Jul.

    Big Ben 7-2 (10-12) Soon chased leaders, moderate 7th from 3rd, slight mistake 4 out, closer in moderate 6th into straight, went 4th at last where slight mistake, kept on well without troubling winner run-in, 2nd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Landofhopeandglory (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn gd in Nov.

    Dubai Flyer (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Took keen hold, soon mid-division, weakened before 5th, tailed off, 7th of 8, dist behind Its Pandorama (11-2) at Cartmel 2m 6f mdn (5) gs in Jun.

    Fly De Megaudais (FR) Bonbon Rose gelding out of Kauto Etoilee.

    Katbart (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Prominent, pushed along 5f out, no extra from over 2f out, 8th of 10, dist behind Santiago de Cuba (11-7) at Killarney 2m 1f gd in Jul.

    Tarazani (IRE) 9-2 (9-9) Soon led, headed after 2f, ridden in 2nd entering straight, 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace without threatening winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Jan Van Eyck (8-8) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gf in Jul.

    The Major General (IRE) 2-1 (11-5) Prominent, 4th at 6th, dropped to 6th after 3 out, weakened quickly, eased after 2 out, 18th of 20, dist behind Timi Roli (11-12) at Tipperary 2m 4f mdn gd in Jul.

    Musical Ava (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Held up, 12th from 4th, some headway but no impression from before 2 out, kept on same pace, 8th of 16, 18 1/4l behind The Birdie Crowe (11-7) at Limerick 2m mdn gd in Jul.

    Ochto Milano (IRE) Milan M out of Ochto Lass.

    Shramore Lady (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 4f out, soon ridden, moderate 4th over 2f out, no impression, 4th of 7, 17 3/4l behind Brahma Bull (12-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f gd in Jul.

    Grallagh (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) In rear, pulled hard and headway into 3rd after 5f, high right from 6f out and dropped behind and trailing, 10th of 11, 26 3/4l behind Vittorio (11-9) at Roscommon 2m 1f Good - Yielding in Jul.

    Bard Of Armagh 100-1 (11-2) Raced in 16th early, not fluent 2nd, reminders from next, no danger 3 out, completely tailed off, 23rd of 25, dist behind Cook Islands (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 1f mdn gd in May.

    Mountain Rock (IRE) 9-10fav (11-7) Held up behind leaders, dropped to 6th halfway, progress into 4th 4f out, ridden in moderate 4th over 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, not trouble winner final furlong, 2nd of 7, 5l behind Sandymount Duke (11-7) at Leopardstown 1m 7f mdn gf in Jul.

    Motcomb Street (USA) 11-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th under 3f out, weakened, 11th of 17, 19 3/4l behind Exchange Rate (11-12) at Galway 1m 4f mdn Yielding in Aug.

    Black Allstar (IRE) Jeremy gelding out of Star Of Russia.

    Balinaboola Steel (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, challenged approaching straight, ridden and no impression on winner under 2f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 9l behind Dayna Moss (12-0) at Galway 2m 2f Yielding in Aug.