Racecards
20:20 Galway (IRE)
Tote Always SP Or Better At Galway Handicap Hurdle
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f 111y
- Going: Good to Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €17,000 added
- Winner: €10,201
- 2nd: €3,400
- 3rd: €1,700
- 4th: €850
- Form 15314-1
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer Gary McGill
- Jockey Mr O McGill
tracked leader, 3rd halfway, 2nd and slight mistake 2 out, ridden to challenge run-in, kept on well to dead-heat on line
- Form 60/3P-07
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey Brian Hayes
rear of mid-division, dropped to rear and pulled up after 7th
- Form 57-6711
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer M Fahey
- Jockey M M McDonagh
tracked leaders, led before 6th, 6 lengths clear when not fluent 8th, slight mistake 4 out and reduced advantage, not fluent last, soon ridden and kept on well run-in, joined on line
- Form 2165/1-1
- Age 7
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey M P O'Connor
soon led, headed before 6th, pushed along and lost place approaching 2 out, soon no extra and in rear when pulled up before last
- Form 11/740-2
- Age 9
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer P J Gilligan
- Jockey Danny Gilligan
tracked leaders, 8th halfway, headway 2 out, 3rd and pushed along before last, ridden and kept on well run-in
- Form F51/2PP-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
tracked leaders on inner, 5th halfway, pushed along and no extra after 2 out, soon weakened
- Form 62623-P
- Age 6
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer M J Smith
- Jockey Keith Donoghue
mid-division, pushed along and lost place approaching 2 out, soon no extra
- Form 3088-17
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer T Gibney
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along approaching 2 out, ridden and lost place before last, no extra run-in
- Form 482-123
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
always towards rear, never a factor, mistake 6th, detached after 4 out, no extra and pulled up before 2 out
- Form 1/1742-1
- Age 8
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Mr P W Mullins
rear of mid-division on outer, pushed along after 3 out and headway into 6th next, 4th and ridden when mistake last, under pressure and no impression run-in, no extra
- Form 116F35-
- Age 10
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer R Tyner
- Jockey Phillip Enright
rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression approaching 2 out, no extra
- Form 7/6P556-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 115
towards rear, pushed along after 3 out, some headway when jumped right and bumped rival last, kept on one pace run-in, never a factor
- Form 0600-38
- Age 12
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer D Cullen
- Jockey Mark Walsh
tracked leaders early, mid-division halfway, pushed along and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form B72-160
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
towards rear, detached after 4 out, kept on one pace after 2 out, never a factor
- Form 17/33-21
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer P Roche
- Jockey Aidan Kelly
mid-division, slight mistake 5th, pushed along and 9th 2 out, some headway before last, ridden and kept on run-in to go 5th closing stages
- Form 56P5-13
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 112
mid-division, some headway 2 out, progress into 5th at last, ridden and kept on well run-in
- Form 888F9-5
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey Sam Ewing
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, no extra
- Form 59-0231
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer R P Cody
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
mid-division, slight mistake 3rd and rear of mid-division halfway, pushed along and slight mistake 2 out, no impression when hampered last, no extra
- Form 276B3-6
- Age 13
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer J P Broderick
- Jockey D P Maxwell
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along and lost place approaching 2 out, no extra
- Form 00901/2
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Mr H C Swan
mid-division early, 6th halfway, pushed along and 3rd briefly 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, no extra run-in
- Form 355RFP-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer Ciaran Murphy
- Jockey E Walsh
NonRunner
- Form 164/067
- Age 8
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 112
- Trainer T Mullins
- Jockey M J M O'Sullivan
NonRunner
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
SHANWALLA won this in 2021 and was having only his fourth subsequent start when runner-up over a trip too short at Tipperary with Ossifer Hops back in third. He'll have been aimed at this and Danny Gilligan's claim is a major plus. We'llhavewan was chasing last year but reverted to hurdles at Ballinrobe and gained a convincing victory though he's up 12lb. Thornleigh Frank's two recent victories have been over 2m2f but he's been very impressive and a further test of stamina may suit. Miss Tempo went up 7lb for a victory over a big field at Naas but she followed up in style at Tipperary. She's 12lb higher here and her rider claims 2lb less. Something Abouther stepped up to this trip at Punchestown for a convincing success and should get into the action.
Formwatch
Building Bridges 12-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders on outer, went 2nd after 4 out, headway to lead bypassing 3 out, clear 2 out, soon ridden, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun beating Ossifer Hops (11-5) by 2 1/2l, 12 ran.
Purple Mountain (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Mid-division, headway under 4f out, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra over 1f out, 9th of 17, 20 1/2l behind Enniskerry (11-7) at Leopardstown 1m 7f mdn gd in Jun.
Thornleigh Frank (IRE) 11-4fav (11-10) Tracked leaders, led 3rd, 8 lengths clear halfway, slight mistake 3 out, reduced advantage and briefly challenged before last, pushed along and soon clear, easily, won at Kilbeggan 2m 2f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul beating Natural Look (12-1) by 15l, 14 ran.
Miss Tempo (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Made all, ridden to assert after 2 out, clear before last where steadied and slight mistake, kept on strongly run-in, won at Tipperary 3m hcp Good - Yielding in May beating Ladiam (11-7) by 9l, 19 ran.
Shanwalla (IRE) 28-1 (11-10) Rear of mid-division, progress to 6th after 6th, improved to lead narrowly approaching straight, headed before 2 out where not fluent, no impression on leader before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 15, 9l behind Watch The Weather (11-8) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Zoffany Bay (IRE) 11-8fav (9-13) Soon led, 1 length ahead halfway, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out, won at Tramore 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Jul beating While You're Up (9-10) by 1 3/4l, 8 ran.
Another Choice (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Tracked leader in 2nd, disputed lead 5th, headed 8th, ridden in 3rd 3 out, weakened, moderate 6th when pulled up before last, at Kilbeggan 3m hcp gd in Jun.
Hartur D'arc (FR) 5-1 (11-9) In touch, 5th after 6th, progress before 4 out, 3rd 2 out where mistake, weakened before last, 7th of 15, 23l behind Watch The Weather (11-8) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Ossifer Hops (IRE) 10-3jfav (11-7) Mid-division, 11th after 6th, headway after 7th, stayed on in 4th before last, kept on to moderate 3rd on line, 3rd of 15, 10 1/4l behind Watch The Weather (11-8) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
We'llhavewan (IRE) 11-4fav (11-9) Mid-division, progress 2 out, ridden into 4th after 2 out, disputed before last, led early straight, kept on strongly to assert closing stages, won at Ballinrobe 2m hcp gd in May beating Solitary Man (11-11) by 4 1/4l, 15 ran.
Big Debates (FR) 10-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 9th 3 out, soon ridden, went 4th and no impression on leaders at last, kept on one pace, 5th of 25, 3l behind Ballybawn Belter (11-5) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Glenquin Castle (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) In touch in rear, pushed along after 4 out, ridden in moderate 7th 3 out, mistake next, no impression, 6th of 7, 31 3/4l behind Angels Dawn (11-13) at Down Royal 3m hcp sft in Jan.
A Great View (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) In touch, 8th after 6th, lost place before 2 out, modest late headway, no danger, 8th of 15, 25l behind Watch The Weather (11-8) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Bella Bliss (IRE) 5-1 (11-13) Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 4 out and ridden, weakened, 13th of 14, 33 1/2l behind Cottie (11-2) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Something Abouther (IRE) 5-4fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, good progress to dispute lead from 3 out and led after next, ridden clear before last and kept on well run-in, comfortably, won at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn Good - Yielding in Jun beating Ginnets Girl (11-12) by 8 1/2l, 18 ran.
Moonovercloon (IRE) 9-4fav (10-8) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, left 6th 4 out, good headway on inner to dispute 2 out, soon pushed along and headed, ridden and no impression in 3rd at last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 12 1/2l behind Highland Charge (11-13) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Coventry (IRE) 7-2jfav (11-10) Rear of mid-division, 8th before 9th, effort and progress before 3 out where not fluent, ridden in 4th after 2 out, dropped to 5th and no impression last, 5th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Bal De Rio (11-8) at Roscommon 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Jul.
Fancy A Cosmo (IRE) 15-2 (11-12) Prominent, tracked leaders from 2nd, 5th halfway, 3rd 3 out, soon pushed along, led before 2 out, 4 lengths lead last, ridden and stayed on well, easily, won at Wexford 2m 5f mdn Good - Yielding in Jul beating Suttons Hill (11-12) by 14l, 14 ran.
Snugsborough Benny (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Towards rear early, rear of mid-division halfway, some headway in 7th 4 out, 6th and pushed along when mistake 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 10 1/4l behind Tullybeg (11-1) at Ballinrobe 2m 7f hcp lst (1) gd in May.
Ardhill (IRE) 5-2fav (11-13) Tracked leaders, not fluent 8th, pushed along in moderate 4th when slight mistake 4 out, ridden in closer 3rd 3 out, went 2nd 2 out, soon ridden, kept on without reaching winner run-in, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Iridescent (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Jack Hackett (IRE) 22-1 (11-11) Mid-division, mistake 16th and ridden, mistakes 17th and 18th, weakened, pulled up before 8 out, at Punchestown 3m 1f Yielding in Feb.
Tucson Train (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Prominent, tracked leaders after 2nd, mistake 3rd, 4th halfway, pushed along in 7th when mistake 2 out, no impression and kept on one pace, 7th of 11, 20 1/2l behind Lucky Zebo (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f Yielding in Jul.
Cozone 80-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra approaching 2 out, weakened, 15th of 19, dist behind Neveradullmoment (11-12) at Galway 2m 1f hcp sft in Jul.