Racecards
18:00 Galway (IRE)
Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Chase
- 17 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f 111y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €79,999 added
- Winner: €48,000
- 2nd: €16,000
- 3rd: €8,000
- 4th: €4,000
- Form 1FF5U8-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-13
- Official Rating 141
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Mr H C Swan
led, joined from 6th, headed 9th, weakened 4 out, behind from 2 out, completely tailed off final furlong
- Form 5U411-8
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer S Neville
- Jockey J J Slevin
tracked leaders, 4th and pushed along when slight mistake 3 out, ridden in 6th next, no impression
- Form 180UP-P
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 131
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey Aidan Kelly
rear of mid-division, pushed along in 12th 2 out, ridden entering straight, no impression
- Form 10217-1
- Age 6
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
tracked leaders, disputed lead from 6th, led from 9th and made rest, ridden after 2 out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well close home
- Form UPP7-45
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer J P Ryan
- Jockey Liam Quinlan
tracked leaders, 2nd when slight mistake 9th, ridden in 3rd 2 out, dropped to 5th and no impression entering straight, weakened final furlong
- Form 2U0-651
- Age 9
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer L P Cusack
- Jockey E Walsh
prominent, slight mistake 8th, pushed along before 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
- Form 1084-21
- Age 8
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer M Brassil
- Jockey Ricky Doyle
mid-division, 9th when mistake 2 out, ridden entering straight, no impression
- Form 1141-P3
- Age 9
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer J Queally
- Jockey D F O'Regan
in rear, slow at 1st, slight mistake 9th, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 3P4/15P-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer B Pauling
- Jockey Lorcan Williams
mid-division, headway into 5th 3 out, 4th and pushed along 2 out, ridden and went 3rd at last, 4th entering straight, weakened
- Form P7-3211
- Age 10
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer B T Murphy
- Jockey Cian Quirke
mid-division, slight mistake 6th, ridden in 10th 2 out, weakened
- Form 3301-42
- Age 12
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer L P Cusack
- Jockey Brian Hayes
always towards rear, slight mistake 1st, pushed along 10th, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 3P80-12
- Age 7
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer T Gibney
- Jockey K Callaghan
tracked leaders on outer, mistake and unseated rider 3rd
- Form 5498-13
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey B W Harvey
in rear, niggled along early, headway into 7th 3 out, ridden in 8th next, 7th entering straight, no impression
- Form 1/468-17
- Age 8
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 123
towards rear, mistake 4th, pushed along in 9th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
- Form 437P4-8
- Age 10
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer L P Cusack
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
rear of mid-division, pushed along 7th, slight mistake 10th, pushed along in 13th 2 out, ridden at last, moderate 10th entering straight, kept on without threatening final furlong, never nearer
- Form 01125-4
- Age 7
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
rear of mid-division, headway into 6th 3 out, ridden in 5th at last, went 3rd entering straight, improved into 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace in 2nd close home
- Form 322312/
- Age 7
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
mid-division, took keen hold, improved to track leaders when jumped left at 6th, 2nd 3 out, jumped left and pushed along 2 out, ridden at last, dropped to 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd final furlong
- Form 163-056
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 140
- Trainer T G McCourt
- Jockey L A McKenna
NonRunner
- Form 102-F13
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 129
NonRunner
- Form 11/5426-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
NonRunner
- Form 1/421-41
- Age 6
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Reserve 1
NonRunner
- Form 32UP5-6
- Age 10
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer P J Gilligan
- Jockey Reserve 2
NonRunner
- Form 41-2112
- Age 8
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 116
NonRunner
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Henry De Bromhead has won three of the last seven and though Rachael is on board Percy Warner, Toss Again, a chasing debut winner at Limerick, looks the stable pick. Ben Pauling sends Your Darling from the UK and he won an Ascot handicap first-time-back last winter so the lack of a run won't be a problem. It's rare to see a Willie Mullins' trained entry at the bottom of a handicap and the very consistent hunter Good Bye Sam could be thrown in though hasn't raced since April last year. The stable's Inclusion is worthy of consideration if getting a run from his reserve spot. DESERTMORE HOUSE (NAP) had some decent hurdles form but was always likely to do better as a chaser. He made a very impressive debut at Kilbeggan and his trainer has worked wonders with similar types in the past. Pakens Rock steps up in class after completing a Kilbeggan double.
Formwatch
Fire Attack (IRE) 18-1 (11-5) Tracked leader, led 6th, mistake 4 out and headed, soon ridden and 3rd entering straight, bad mistake 2 out and no extra approaching last, 8th of 12, 17 3/4l behind Brideswell Lad (10-2) at Punchestown 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Brideswell Lad (IRE) 11-2 (11-13) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and no extra after 2 out, 8th of 14, 28 1/4l behind Dorans River (11-7) at Kilbeggan 3m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Farceur Du Large (FR) 22-1 (11-3) Towards rear, slight mistake 1st and pushed along briefly, not fluent jumping, 6th halfway, not fluent and reminders 9th, ridden and no extra before 3 out, pulled up before last, at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp lst (1) Yielding in Jul.
Toss Again (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, headway to challenge entering straight, pushed along and led before 2 out, ridden and asserted approaching last, kept on run-in, won at Limerick 2m 7f Good - Yielding in May beating The Friday Man (11-12) by 1 3/4l, 11 ran.
Fairyhill Run (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Disputed lead, headed before 2nd, 3rd halfway, 4th when not fluent 4 out, 2nd before next, mistake 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, 4th approaching last, no extra, 5th of 13, 25 1/2l behind Foxy Jacks (11-9) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp lst (1) Yielding in Jul.
Arrycan (IRE) 7-1 (10-7) Disputed lead, led from 3rd and made rest, ridden 2 out, stayed on well under pressure run-in, won at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun beating Birchdale (11-2) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Desertmore House (IRE) 10-3 (11-12) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 4th 4 out, 3rd next, challenged 2 out and soon led, pushed along and went clear before last, kept on well, easily, won at Kilbeggan 3m 1f Yielding in Jul beating Summer Tide (11-12) by 10l, 12 ran.
Pat Coyne (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) In rear, ridden after 3 out, went 4th 2 out, 3rd and no impression on leaders when mistake at last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 7, 7l behind Arrycan (10-7) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Your Darling (IRE) 6-1 (10-6) In touch in mid-division on outside, weakened 3 out, pulled up before last, at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) sft in Jan.
Pakens Rock (IRE) 15-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, mistake 1st, 3rd halfway, progress into 2nd before 3 out, headway to lead travelling well before last, soon ridden and kept on well, won at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp sft in Jul beating Junior Rattler (10-10) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Snugsborough Hall (IRE) 9-1 (10-10) Held up in touch, 5th halfway, headway to dispute 2nd entering straight and challenged 2 out, ridden in 2nd at last, no impression early run-in, stayed on well closing stages, held, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Take All (11-2) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Mr Saxobeat (IRE) 11-4fav (11-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 5 out, led 4 out, pushed along before 2 out, pressed when mistake last, ridden and headed final 150 yards, no impression, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 3 1/4l behind Railway Hurricane (11-5) at Tipperary 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Jul.
Bodhisattva (IRE) Evens (11-10) Chased leader, not fluent 1st, mistake 12th, not fluent 3 out, ridden after 2 out, disputing lead last, 3rd and held inside final 100 yards, last of 3, 2l behind Universal Folly (11-5) at Hexham 3m hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Say It Ain't So 7-1 (10-13) Disputed lead, jumped left at 2nd, headed 5th, 3rd next, ridden in 2nd 3 out, dropped to moderate 6th and mistake at last, no impression, 7th of 10, 21 1/2l behind Mister Beeton (10-13) at Punchestown 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
The Dabbler (IRE) 18-1 (10-8) Always towards rear, never a factor, slight mistakes 2nd and 3rd, pushed along 6th, in rear when reminders 8th, ridden in 7th before 3 out, no extra, 8th of 13, dist behind Foxy Jacks (11-9) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp lst (1) Yielding in Jul.
Quantum Realm (IRE) 22-1 (11-6) Rear of mid-division, 9th after 6th, progress before 4 out, no impression on leader in 3rd before last, kept on same pace, dropped to moderate 4th on line, 4th of 15, 10 1/4l behind Watch The Weather (11-8) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Good Bye Sam (FR) 7-4jfav (11-12) Mid-division, mistake at 1st, headway to 3rd after 12th, closed at 14th, 3rd after 15th, 4th before 17th, progress after 4 out, closed after 2 out, 2nd before last, ridden and kept on run-in, not reach winner, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Vital Island (11-7) at Punchestown 3m 1f gd in Apr.
Dollar Value (USA) 20-1 (11-11) Held up in touch, took keen hold, headway 3rd and led after next, joined 3 out, pushed along and headed after 2 out, soon weakened, 6th of 10, 28 1/2l behind Highland Charge (11-13) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Ballykeel (IRE) 11-8fav (11-12) Chased leader until after 14th, not fluent 4 out, weakened 3 out, 3rd of 5, 26l behind Saint Arvans (11-0) at Perth 3m hcp (3) gd in Jun.
Percy Warner (IRE) 11-1 (11-9) In rear, briefly became detached and pushed along 12th, headway into 7th 3 out, soon ridden, 5th when bumped 2 out, no impression, 6th of 12, 17 1/2l behind Better Times Ahead (10-0) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hvy in Mar.
Inclusion (IRE) 11-10fav (11-5) Prominent, 2nd after 2nd and disputed 4th, headed next and remained close up in 2nd, led entering straight, went clear after 2 out, kept on well, easily, won at Tipperary 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Jul beating How Decc (11-12) by 13l, 12 ran.
Glamorgan Duke (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Always last, not fluent 4th, soon off pace, pushed along 5th, ridden and no impression from 2 out (usual 3 out), last of 6, 30 1/2l behind Pakens Rock (10-5) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp gd in Jun.
Arctic Ambition (IRE) 7-2fav (10-7) Towards rear, pushed along and headway after last, switched right and hampered rivals home turn, soon took 3rd, ridden and no impression run-in, 2nd of 10, 5 1/2l behind Arthur's Quay (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 5f hcp (2) gs in Jul.