Racecards
14:30 Galway (IRE)
BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle (Listed) (Class 1)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f 108y
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- €110,000 added
- Winner: €66,000
- 2nd: €22,000
- 3rd: €11,001
- 4th: €5,500
- Form 3/300-84
- Age 5
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 138
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Aidan Kelly
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd 2 out, pushed along approaching last, ridden and no impression run-in
- Form 3P800-1
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 137
rear of mid-division, mistake 4th, headway 3 out and 4th next, soon pushed along and no impression in 5th before last, no extra run-in
- Form 1FPF-50
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey Keith Donoghue
prominent and led before 3rd, mistake 8th and soon headed, pushed along and lost place after 4 out, soon towards rear, no extra and pulled up before 2 out
- Form 3023-P2
- Age 10
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer O McKiernan
- Jockey D E Mullins
mid-division on outer, pushed along after 8th and soon towards rear, no extra and pulled up before 3 out
- Form 4B6/7P-2
- Age 8
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 8th and briefly lost place, disputed lead briefly after 3 out, lost place quickly before next, left 7th and badly hampered after 2 out, soon pulled up
- Form B1P0-03
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 131
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey Sam Ewing
rear of mid-division, good headway on inner to lead 2 out, soon pushed along, joined last where not fluent, ridden and led narrowly run-in, kept on well under pressure closing stages
- Form PU34-76
- Age 9
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 131
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Mark Walsh
always towards rear, reminder after 5th, pushed along and no impression before 2 out, soon no extra and pulled up before last
- Form 00653/5-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 131
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey M J M O'Sullivan
towards rear, mistake and unseated rider 4th
- Form 113212-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 131
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, disputed lead briefly after 3 out, pushed along and lost place approaching 2 out, soon no extra and pulled up before last
- Form P2090-1
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 131
- Trainer R P Cody
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
towards rear, headway before 3 out, 5th 2 out, pushed along and 4th approaching last, ridden and kept on one pace run-in
- Form 60980/0-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
rear of mid-division, towards rear 4 out, some headway after next, pushed along and left 6th 2 out, kept on one pace run-in
- Form F25/1B-R
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Brian Hayes
refused to race
Nikini (IRE)
44- Form 4/11207-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 128
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey K Callaghan
led, headed before 3rd, led again after 8th, pushed along and headed after 3 out, no extra approaching 2 out, weakened, pulled up before last
- Form B/F2516-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer E J O'Grady
- Jockey B W Harvey
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, in touch and pushed along when fell 2 out
- Form 141/3F-3
- Age 8
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey P J O'Hanlon
mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along and dropped towards rear after 4 out, soon detached, left moderate 7th after 2 out, no impression in straight
Bugs Moran (IRE)
464- Form 244312/
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
tracked leaders on inner, 7th halfway, headway to challenge 2 out and disputed lead last, ridden and headed narrowly run-in, no impression on winner closing stages
- Form 1134/P1-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 142
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey D E Mullins
NonRunner
- Form 1410-00
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer E Mullins
- Jockey J J Slevin
NonRunner
- Form 23-1120
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 131
- Trainer J P Ryan
- Jockey Liam Quinlan
NonRunner
- Form 350P-10
- Age 9
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 131
- Trainer T Gibney
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
NonRunner
- Form 269-111
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Danny Gilligan
NonRunner
- Form 04800-9
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 126
NonRunner
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Merlin Giant won at the fixture a year ago and landed a Grade A handicap at Fairyhouse in December. A victory on the Flat in June preceded a run in the Galway Hurdle on Thursday but he could only finish 10th. HALLOWED STAR won this by 17 lengths a year ago and has mainly been chasing subsequently though had a run on the Flat on Wednesday to put him straight for another crack and he gets the nod. Willie Mullins has won this on numerous occasions and has seven entries. Paul Townend is on board Power Of Pause, a good second at Ballinrobe last time, while Danny Mullins rides Finest Evermore, pulled up in the race a year ago but a battling winner at Killarney later. Lucid Dreams just failed to complete a hat-trick in a Roscommon novices' event though was engaged in the 5.00 yesterday. Thecompanysergeant makes his handicap debut after beaten a long way into second in a Fairyhouse Grade 2 following a Navan maiden victory on heavy ground. Watch The Weather improved massively to score at Tipperary but is 14lb higher.
Formwatch
Icare Allen (FR) 14-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, went 3rd on inner after 2 out, dropped to 5th before last, soon ridden and kept on well to go 4th over 100 yards out, 4th of 19, 1 1/2l behind Zarak The Brave (11-5) at Galway 2m hcp (1) Good - Yielding in Aug.
Highland Charge (IRE) 14-1 (11-13) Tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd 4 out, disputed 3 out and led after next, pushed along approaching last where not fluent, soon ridden and joined, kept on well, led again final 50 yards, won at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Jul beating Weddell Sea (10-13) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Hallowed Star (IRE) 10-1 (9-13) Slowly into stride and pushed along early, rear of mid-division, pushed along and headway into 5th 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 19, 16 3/4l behind Last Ammo (9-12) at Galway 2m hcp Yielding in Aug.
Gallant John Joe (IRE) 13-2 (11-0) Raced mainly in 4th, pushed along from 3 out and soon ridden, went 2nd before 2 out and challenged before last, no impression on winner inside final 100 yards and kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 2 3/4l behind Winter Fog (11-0) at Cork 3m Yielding in Jul.
Power Of Pause (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, some headway after 3 out, 7th and pushed along after next, 6th at last, ridden and headway on outer to go 2nd 150 yards out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 16, 3 1/4l behind Lunar Power (11-2) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f hcp gd in May.
Ambitious Fellow (IRE) 9-1 (11-10) Raced in rear, not fluent in 5th 3 out and soon pushed along, closer in 3rd from 2 out and again not fluent last, ridden and no impression on principals run-in, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 7l behind Winter Fog (11-0) at Cork 3m Yielding in Jul.
Ilikedwayurthinkin (IRE) 17-2 (11-3) Towards rear, mistake 1st, some headway after 4 out, 6th when mistake 3 out, ridden and no impression in 5th approaching last, no extra, 6th of 13, 30l behind Foxy Jacks (11-9) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp lst (1) Yielding in Jul.
Maze Runner (IRE) 9-1 (11-10) Jumped slightly awkwardly from stalls, towards rear, some progress on outer 3f out, ridden in 10th 2f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 20, 15 1/4l behind Teed Up (11-6) at Galway 2m 1f hcp hvy in Jul.
Thecompanysergeant 14-1 (11-3) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, pushed along entering straight, ridden after 2 out and no impression before last, kept on one pace to go moderate 2nd closing stages, 2nd of 11, 15l behind Nick Rockett (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f (1) Yielding in Apr.
Watch The Weather 15-2 (11-8) Towards rear, 12th after 6th, progress 4 out, travelled well to lead before 2 out, asserted and clear before last, kept on well, eased closing stages, very easily, won at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul beating Shanwalla (11-10) by 9l, 15 ran.
Foveros (FR) 33-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along over 2f out and ridden in 6th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 8th of 16, 5 1/4l behind Dartan (9-2) at Curragh 2m hcp gd in Jul.
La Prima Donna (FR) 13-8 (11-3) Led to the start, refused to race, at Kilbeggan 2m 2f gd in Jun.
Nikini (IRE) 5-4fav (11-2) Led, headed after 3f and 3rd halfway, pushed along approaching straight, 5th and ridden 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 17, 11 1/4l behind Enniskerry (11-7) at Leopardstown 1m 7f mdn gd in Jun.
Act Of God 8-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, pushed along from 3f out, no impression on outer from 2f out, 13th of 14, 9 3/4l behind Chally Chute (10-0) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Digby (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, disputed halfway, headed before 5 out, 3rd next, 2nd entering straight, pushed along in 3rd when mistake 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, mistake 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 7, 14l behind Rebel Rose (10-0) at Roscommon 2m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Bugs Moran (IRE) 11-1 (10-10) Towards rear, some headway on inner after 4 out, 8th approaching straight, progress between horses to lead before last where slight mistake, soon headed, no impression on winner, 2nd of 25, 2 3/4l behind A Great View (10-9) at Punchestown 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Finest Evermore (IRE) 9-2jfav (11-12) Led, not fluent at times, headed after 5th and dropped to 2nd, regained lead 3 out and soon ridden, strongly pressed from next and all out run-in to just hold on, won at Killarney 2m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Aug beating Alvaro (10-0) by shd, 13 ran.
Merlin Giant (FR) 12-1 (11-0) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 6th after 2 out, soon weakened and no extra from last, 10th of 19, 17 1/2l behind Zarak The Brave (11-5) at Galway 2m hcp (1) Good - Yielding in Aug.
Lucid Dreams (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, 5th after 5th, took closer order before 3 out, progress 2 out, ridden into 2nd before last, ridden and kept on run-in, not reach winner, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Williamstowndancer (11-1) at Roscommon 1m 7f Good - Yielding in Jul.
Streets Of Doyen (IRE) 15-2 (11-2) Never better than mid-division, pushed along in rear after 5 out, ridden and no extra after 3 out, tailed off, 10th of 13, dist behind Foxy Jacks (11-9) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp lst (1) Yielding in Jul.
Dartan 50-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden and no extra over 3f out, 14th of 20, 23l behind Teed Up (11-6) at Galway 2m 1f hcp hvy in Jul.
An Mhi (IRE) 3-10fav (11-12) Made all, not fluent 6th, drew clear before 2 out, not fluent last, very easily, won at Uttoxeter 2m 4f (3) gd in Jul beating Jeepydoff Meel (11-8) by 17l, 4 ran.
Au Fleuron (FR) 15-2 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, 8th 4 out, ridden and no impression in 6th when mistake 2 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 9th of 12, dist behind Desertmore House (11-12) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f Yielding in Jul.