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15:45 Galway (IRE)
John Mulholland Bookmakers Handicap Hurdle (81-123)
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 2m 5f 190y
- Going: Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €16,500 added
- Winner: €11,385
- 2nd: €2,640
- 3rd: €1,155
- 4th: €660
- Form FF404-0
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey D N Russell
chased leaders, no extra approaching 2 out, pulled up before last
- Form 04-0P50
- Age 9
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 117
- Trainer J J Lambe
- Jockey Robbie Colgan
soon led, headed from 5th, prominent, lost place approaching 2 out, soon weakened
- Form 21P7P-P
- Age 9
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer C Roche
- Jockey J S McGarvey
towards rear, some headway approaching 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
- Form 129/524-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 115
towards rear, improved into 8th 2 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before straight
- Form 79-753U
- Age 9
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 115
prominent, led from 5th, joined 2 out, headed last, no extra and kept on same pace run-in
- Form 6571-FP
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer Michael Mulvany
- Jockey T C Carroll
tracked leaders, no extra from 3 out, pulled up after 2 out
- Form 2-88614
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 109
chased leaders, closed to go 2nd after 3 out, on terms next, led last, stayed on best run-in, drew on closing stages
- Form 32-9177
- Age 11
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer W J Austin
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
mid-division, ridden from 3 out, no impression from before next
- Form 08910-0
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer M Hourigan
- Jockey B J Geraghty
in rear, pulled up after 6 out
Schinkel (IRE)
145- Form 7F81-42
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer D T Hughes
- Jockey B J Cooper
chased leaders, hampered 2nd, progress 5 out, struggling when mistake and unseated rider 2 out
- Form U617P0-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer T Cleary
- Jockey J L Cullen
mid-division, closer in 7th after 3 out, 4th next, soon no extra under pressure
- Form 84325U
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer Mrs P Gavin
- Jockey Mark Walsh
mid-division, no impression from before 2 out
- Form 9-213
- Age 6
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 105
mid-division best, pulled up before 3 out
- Form 343361
- Age 5
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer V T O'Brien
- Jockey Paul Townend
prominent, no extra 2 out, pulled up before last
- Form 70-0211
- Age 9
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 104
waited with in rear of mid-division, closed to chase leaders approaching 2 out, 5th and no impression from before straight, kept on same pace
Wicklow Lad
224- Form 52U211-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer F Flood
- Jockey B T O'Connell
keen hold early, chased leaders, 6th after 3 out, no extra from before next
- Form 45013-P
- Age 8
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 100
- Trainer R Tyner
- Jockey Phillip Enright
chased leaders, ridden into 4th before straight, 3rd and no impression last, kept on same pace run-in
- Form 00-7000
- Age 6
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer M Cullinane
- Jockey C D Maxwell
led early, always close up, 3rd before straight, dropped to 4th and no extra last, kept on same pace
- Form 1F/008-6
- Age 7
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 92
- Trainer P Fenton
- Jockey S J Hassett
soon led, fell 2nd
Spiderback (IRE)
189- Form 0/05435-
- Age 7
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 90
- Trainer B T Murphy
- Jockey A E Lynch
soon towards rear, pulled up before last
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Wicklow Lad should win some decent races this season over fences as he progressed at a rate of knots last term. He's well treated on his return to hurdling and must be a threat despite a long absence. Knockieran is in superb form and though raised another 5lb for completing a double at Limerick he's still on a reasonable mark. Ruby Walsh has been booked for Conem, who is 15lb below his chase rating and will have come on for a recent run at Fairyhouse so he's on the short-list. ABARTA gained the first victory of his career under a fine ride from Paul Carberry at Ballinrobe. A 6lb rise looks manageable and the soft ground is a bonus so a double looks on the cards. Back Me Up, a very promising hurdler in 2009, had just three runs over fences earlier this year and must be considered on her return to hurdling.
Formwatch
Clan Tara (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Prominent, 3rd halfway, ridden to dispute entring straight, soon headed after 2 out and no extra from before last, weakened, 10th of 16, 29l behind Marlay Park (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 gd in Apr.
I Hear A Symphony (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, tailed off, 11th of 13, well behind King's Parade (9-13) at Naas 2m 3f hcp hdl.
Streets Of Gold (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Chased leaders early, 9th halfway, weakened 8 out, pulled up before 6 out, in a race won by Uncle Junior (11-0) at Punchestown 3m 6f hcp chs 0-140 gd in May, 25 ran.
Back Me Up (IRE) 9-4 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, soon ridden, kept on one paced straight, 4th of 16, 13l behind Aura About You (11-0) at Thurles 2m 2f mrs beg chs hvy in Feb.
King Ali (IRE) 5-1 (10-3) Hampered and brought down 2nd, in a race won by Eagle's Pass (11-0) at Galway 2m 1f hcp chs gd in Aug, 10 ran.
First Impressions (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, 4th when mistake 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by On The Way Out (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f beg chs, 16 ran.
Viaduct Joey (IRE) 3-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, closed into 2nd 3 out, ridden in 3rd approaching straight, soon 4th and no impression, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 9l behind Double Seven (11-6) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp hdl sft.
Conem (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 6th entering straight, no extra, 7th of 16, 13l behind Lucky Spring (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd.
False Messenger (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Towards rear, not fluent and reminder after 5th, never a factor, 14th of 18, 47l behind Sensational Sema (11-0) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gs in May.
Schinkel (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 6th approaching 3 out, 5th before next, soon 2nd, challenged and on terms when not fluent last, every chance and stayed on well run-in, just failed, 2nd of 15, shd behind Resolute Bay (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd in May.
Away We Go (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Slow jump 2nd, chased leaders, no extra approaching straight, 13th of 18, well behind Trendelenburg (10-13) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Jan.
The Lady Granuaile (USA) 12-1 (10-6) Towards rear, mistake and unseated rider 3rd, in a race won by Ongenstown Lad (10-13) at Gowran Park 3m hcp hdl gd in Sep, 14 ran.
Some Say (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Raced last of the 4, 3rd after 2 out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 3rd of 4, 14l behind Sicilian Secret (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f nh nov hdl gs in Jul.
Abarta (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, closed 2 out, soon led, joined into straight, gained narrow lead again last and stayed on best run-in, won at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Sep beating Masked Phantom (11-3) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Knockieran (IRE) 6-1 (10-11) Mid-division, progress to track leaders under pressure before straight, challenged in 2nd at last, ran on well run-in to lead near line, won at Limerick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-109 beating Mackey Boy (10-5) by nk, 18 ran.
Wicklow Lad 10-1 (9-8) Always prominent, 2nd halfway, pushed along in 3rd entering straight, rallied under pressure approaching last, stayed on best to lead run-in and drew clear closing stages, won at Navan 3m nov chs sft in Mar beating Ad Idem (11-10) by 7l, 13 ran.
By The Hour (IRE) 20-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden 4 out, soon no extra, pulled up entering straight, in a race won by Shakalakaboomboom (10-13) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp chs 0-145 in May, 24 ran.
Georgie 20-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, no extra from 3 out, weakened, last of 12, well behind Seaside Shuffle (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Sep.
Strange Encounter (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th 3 out, soon no extra, 5th when slight mistake last, 6th of 18, 13l behind Three Way Bond (11-8) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in May.
Spiderback (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Alw rr, prog from 4out to 4th 2out, sn no ex, 5th of 8, 18l behind Outlaw Pete (12-0) at Kilmallock 3m ire ptp gd in Apr.
Cochise (IRE) 12-1 (11-8) Always behind, trailing 5 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Twice The Craic (11-12) at Navan 3m hcp chs 0-95 hvy in Feb, 16 ran.