Racecards
17:35 Galway (IRE)
T.V.O'Brien Memorial (Pro/Am) Flat Race
- 11 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €9,000 added
- Winner: €6,209
- 2nd: €1,440
- 3rd: €630
- 4th: €360
Artic King (IRE)
297- Form 54-
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey Mr P A O'Sullivan
disputed lead, headed under 3f out, dropped to moderate 5th and no impression from before straight
- Form 7/F4-13
- Age 7
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer R Tyner
- Jockey Mr G M Mangan
mid-division, 7th from 4f out, weakened and eased from before straight
- Form 1/
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey Ms N Carberry
chased leaders, niggled along from under 3f out, went moderate 3rd before straight, soon closed and led under 1f out, stayed on strongly under pressure to draw clear
- Form 07
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer P Fenton
- Jockey Mr B P O'Neill
prominent, 4th from 4f out, no extra 2f out
- Form 1
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer Ms Debbie Hartnett
- Jockey Mr M J O'Connor
waited with, moderate 8th and no impression from before straight, kept on same pace without threatening
- Form 83-3
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey Miss K Harrington
prominent, 3rd for much, improved to be on terms from 3f out, soon led, ridden clear before straight, headed and no extra from under 1f out
- Form 944-56
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer P Coffey
- Jockey Mr D Skehan
disputed lead, headed under 3f out, dropped to moderate 6th and no impression from before straight
Coolking
202- Form 0-
- Age 4
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey Mr J T Carroll
chased leaders, 6th from 4f out, moderate 4th and no impression from before straight, kept on same pace
- Form 4-1
- Age 4
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer M Hourigan
- Jockey R P McNamara
mid-division, closer in 5th from 4f out, chased leader and no impression from before straight, kept on same pace
- Form 84
- Age 4
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer C Roche
- Jockey Mr P Roche
towards rear, ridden into moderate 7th before straight, kept on same pace without threatening
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Four of these have been successful between the flags with the youngster Whats Happening possibly the best of them at this stage after his success at Ballysteen in May. Artic King ran well on his bumper debut in what looked a strong race at Limerick in December but Millers Reef has been a beaten favourite on all three starts to date. THE ENGINEER showed some ability on his first two runs before an excellent third in a huge field at Punchestown in May and looks the one for this, though Mon Carlos and Unconditional have also showed potential.
Formwatch
Artic King (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Towards rear on inner, progress from 5f out, ridden in moderate 5th entering straight, kept on one paced, 4th of 14, 11l behind Letter Of Credit (11-9) at Limerick 2m 2f N H flat in Dec.
Instant Impacked (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Ww rr, 15th 1/2way, mod 8th aftr 4out, so from 2out & 3rd from last, nvr nrr, 3rd of 18, 2l behind Desertmore Valley (12-0) at Dromahane 3m ire ptp gd in May.
Ipsos Du Berlais (FR) 5-1 (11-7) Ww, gd prog to 3rd 3out, eff 2out, disp last, ko best, won at Belclare 3m ire ptp gd in Mar '10 beating Roumanian (11-7) by nk, 6 ran.
Noble Appeal (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 7th 5f out, no impression from before straight, 7th of 9, 17l behind Ballysteen (12-0) at Cork 2m N H flat.
Tell Dawstown (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Ww rr, prog 5out & 4th when mstk 4out, 2l 2nd 3out, chall when faster jump 2out & ld aftr 2out, kow, won at Dawstown 3m ire ptp sft in May beating Kilmacowen (12-0) by 2l, 10 ran.
The Engineer (IRE) 13-2 (11-7) Always prominent, 3rd halfway, 2nd and challenged approaching straight, soon ridden, no impression in 3rd from well over 1f out, soon edged left, kept on one pace, 3rd of 25, 4 1/2l behind Golanbrook (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 2f N H flat gd in May.
Underdefloorboards (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Mid div, sow from 3out, nrst fin, no dngr, 6th of 16, 36l behind Mr O'shea (12-0) at Ballingarry 3m ire ptp gd in Jun.
Coolking 33-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders towards outer, no extra straight, 10th of 12, 34l behind Waaheb (11-9) at Limerick 2m 4yo NH flat (Listed) in Apr.
Whats Happening (IRE) 7-4 (11-7) 5th early, 3rd at 7th, 2nd at 10th, lft ld 4out, in command when lft clr at last, won at Ballysteen 3m ire ptp gf in May beating Inch Rover (11-7) by 8l, 10 ran.
Sherco Sports (IRE) Fruits Of Love filly out of Vintage Classic.
Unconditional (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, moderate 5th early straight, no impression and kept on one pace, 4th of 16, 18l behind Steps To Freedom (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl gd in Sep.
Millers Reef (IRE) 5-2fav (11-9) Held up towards rear off slow pace, 7th over 6f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace straight, 5th of 10, 8l behind Pharney Lady (11-0) at Limerick 2m N H flat gd in Jul.
Mon Carlos (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Waited with towards rear, closer in 5th 5f out, kept on same pace under pressure straight, 4th of 10, 13l behind Mumbo Jumbo (11-5) at Gowran Park 2m N H flat gf in Sep.