Racecards
17:10 Galway (IRE)
Tote+ Placepot Pays More Novice Hurdle (Listed) (Class 1)
- 7 Runners
- Distance: 2m 110y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €30,000 added
- Winner: €18,000
- 2nd: €6,000
- 3rd: €3,000
- 4th: €1,500
- Form 121
- Age 5
- Weight 11-11
- Trainer J P Ryan
- Jockey B J Cooper
slight mistake 1st, held up towards rear early, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression on leaders before 2 out, soon no extra
- Form 1-1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-8
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
held up, slight mistake 3rd, 6th halfway, slight mistake 4 out, weakened after 3 out
- Form 203721-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey K C Sexton
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to close before 2 out, under pressure in 2nd entering straight, kept on same pace
- Form 24P/122
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 119
- Trainer E Griffin
- Jockey M M McDonagh
held up towards rear, slight mistake 4 out, ridden after 3 out, moderate 6th before 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th and slight mistake last
- Form 4-1312
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Mark Walsh
chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden approaching 2 out where mistake, no extra in 4th entering straight, kept on one pace
- Form 248-1
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
chased leaders, slight bump 1st, slight mistake 2nd, 3rd halfway, ridden before 2 out, under pressure in 3rd entering straight, kept on one pace
- Form 453-21
- Age 5
- Weight 11-1
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
made all, jumped slightly left 1st, slight mistakes 4th and 6th, ridden to assert after 2 out, slight mistake last, kept on well run-in
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
A cracking contest with all seven in good heart. Annie G dotted up in a maiden opportunity hurdle but this is much tougher. Dark Voyager only landed a maiden as well but both represent top connections and are sufficiently well regarded to move straight into Listed grade. OFF YOUR ROCCO, another arriving from a maiden success, has looked impressive on both starts and is taken to confirm the good impression he's created. Ferdia is progressing well and cannot be ruled out, likewise Surprise Package and Wouldn't You Agree the two most experienced runners here who delivered good efforts in useful company latest. Persia was beaten just eight days ago but ran well and merits consideration.
Formwatch
Ferdia (IRE) 3-1 (10-12) In touch, 4th at 3rd, ran freely, improved to 3rd 3 out, closed in 2nd before 2 out, ridden to lead narrowly at last, kept on well run-in, won at Tramore 2m gd in Jul beating Schone Aussicht (10-12) by 2 1/4l, 5 ran.
Off Your Rocco (IRE) 15-2 (12-0) Chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, 4th halfway, disputed close 3rd on inner 3 out, switched right before next, ridden to challenge when slight mistake last, kept on well to lead final 50 yards, won at Killarney 2m 1f mdn Yielding in May beating Desir Du Large (12-0) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Suprise Package 14-1 (11-5) Settled behind leaders, 9th halfway, improved into 3rd after 4 out, slight mistake next, challenged 2 out, soon disputed travelling well, led entering straight, ridden last, kept on strongly run-in, won at Punchestown 2m 5f Yielding in Apr beating It Could Be You (11-12) by 6l, 18 ran.
Wouldn't You Agree (IRE) 3-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, ridden in 2nd before 2 out, no impression on easy winner run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 15, 4 1/4l behind Winner Takes Itall (10-3) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Persia (IRE) 7-4fav (11-8) Disputed, led after 1st, headed after 2nd and chased leader, 2nd halfway, led 5th, ridden and pressed after 2 out, narrowly headed approaching last, kept on run-in, not match winner, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind The Little Yank (11-9) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Dark Voyager (IRE) 7-4fav (11-9) Disputed lead, headed from 2nd, prominent, on terms again 3 out, led approaching 2 out, quickly asserted, stayed on well, very easily, won at Tipperary 2m mdn sft in May beating Easca Peasca (11-9) by 26l, 14 ran.
Annie G (IRE) 2-7fav (11-9) Disputed lead early, led from 2nd, travelled well and asserted to go 6 lengths clear before 2 out, stayed on well, very easily, won at Listowel 2m mdn gd in Jun beating What Wonders Weave (11-9) by 23l, 18 ran.