Racecards
18:00 Galway (IRE)
Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Chase
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f 111y
- Going: Good to Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €80,000 added
- Winner: €48,000
- 2nd: €16,000
- 3rd: €8,000
- 4th: €4,000
- Form 4/6UP7-8
- Age 10
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 142
- Trainer D A McLoughlin
- Jockey P J O'Hanlon
pushed along early, soon tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, disputed 6 out, headed 4 out, 4th before 2 out, ridden and no impression after last, no extra entering straight
- Form 68/P7-54
- Age 8
- Weight 11-13
- Official Rating 141
- Trainer P Roche
- Jockey Mr H C Swan
always towards rear, never a factor
- Form 112422-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 140
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey J J Slevin
close up and disputed at times, 2nd after 3 out, disputed last, soon ridden, headed before straight, under pressure in 2nd entering straight, kept on without matching winner
- Form 226F94-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 140
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
mid-division, progress on outer 2 out, ridden into 4th before straight, under pressure in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace closing stages
- Form 21213F-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 140
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Keith Donoghue
mid-division, progress into 6th 2 out, ridden after last, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
- Form 3550-24
- Age 7
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Phillip Enright
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, closer in 5th before 2 out, ridden in 4th after last, no extra 1f out
- Form 0617-26
- Age 8
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 138
- Trainer E Bolger
- Jockey L P Dempsey
towards rear for most, pulled up before 2 out
- Form 8/4F915-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
held up towards, progress into 8th before 6 out, mistake 3 out, improved into 3rd before 2 out, ridden to dispute after last, led before straight, came stand's side run-in, kept on well under pressure
- Form 0500-23
- Age 8
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 136
- Trainer P J Gilligan
- Jockey J G Gilligan
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 8th after last, no impression entering straight, kept on inside final furlong
- Form P0UP-96
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey J S McGarvey
always towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, trailing 3 out, soon pulled up
- Form P3P4-4P
- Age 10
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
mid-division, mistake and unseated rider 8th
- Form 206221-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 134
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey D N Russell
held up, improved into mid-division before 6 out where slight mistake, ridden after 3 out, stayed on into 6th 1f out, no extra final furlong
- Form 425-321
- Age 7
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 134
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey D F O'Regan
towards rear for most, slow 6 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace
- Form 2U150-4
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer E Mullins
- Jockey Donagh Meyler
led and disputed, ridden and headed after last, under pressure in 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
- Form 113/8P-6
- Age 9
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 131
- Trainer B Connell
- Jockey M J M O'Sullivan
mid-division, towards rear and mistake 4 out, slight mistake next, soon pulled up
- Form 7403-61
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 131
- Trainer J P Ryan
- Jockey Danny Mullins
pushed along early, soon mid-division, towards rear halfway, no extra before 2 out
- Form 7494-34
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, slight mistake 6 out, ridden in 8th before 2 out, mistake last, no extra entering straight, kept on one pace
- Form PP/1P51-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey Mark Walsh
always towards rear, rear and slow 2nd, mistake 4 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out
- Form 3226-61
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer T Gibney
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
led and disputed, slight mistake 7th, 2nd halfway, 4th 6 out, no extra before 2 out, weakened
- Form 2BP2-F3
- Age 9
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer L P Cusack
- Jockey R Deegan
held up, ridden in 11th before 2 out, under pressure in 10th over 1f out, stayed on and not clear run between horses inside final furlong, kept on well closing stages
Batcio (FR)
112- Form 054342-
- Age 10
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer T M Walsh
- Jockey Mr D O'Connor
- Form 43034-U
- Age 11
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 123
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Born By The Sea won this a year ago and though 6lb higher shouldn't be dismissed. Busselton won on the Flat last month in preparation for this and he's won three times over fences while Bold Emperor gets in at the bottom of the handicap despite winning by 15 lengths at Wexford. Coach Carter was going very well in the spring and has been given a break while Russian Diamond won at Fairyhouse in October and had a spin over timber in May to put him right for this. BATCIO is very consistent and though unraced since an excellent second in the Topham at Aintree in April his trainer knows how to get one ready so he's handed the vote. Willie Mullins would have plenty of options and Fan De Blues, a novice chase winner at the fixture last year, is his only entry.
Formwatch
Freewheelin Dylan (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, closer and tracked leaders when jumped big 4th, not fluent 6th and slight mistake 8th, moderate 3rd 6 out, ridden and no impression before 3 out, no extra from 2 out, 8th of 14, 33 1/2l behind Hurricane Georgie (10-8) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Unexcepted (FR) 9-2 (11-12) Held up behind leaders, bad mistake 5th, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th before 3 out, no impression in 3rd 3 out, no extra in 4th next, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 24 1/2l behind The Dara Man (10-2) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Busselton (FR) 9-4 (9-9) Tracked leaders, headway to lead on outer 2f out, soon ridden, clear 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, reduced advantage and stayed on well close home, won at Roscommon 1m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jun beating Thousand Tears (9-9) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Fan De Blues (FR) 28-1 (11-0) Held up early, mid-division from 5th, chased leaders from 8th, 4th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 11 1/2l behind El Barra (11-0) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Jeremys Flame (IRE) 2-1 (10-8) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, slight mistake 4 out, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and no impression in 3rd when fell last, at Fairyhouse 2m 5f lst (1) Yielding in Apr.
Bold Enough (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Mid-division, short of room on inner after 4 out, 5th at next, switched left before 2 out, ridden and no impression in 3rd before last, kept on one pace, no extra in 4th final 50 yards, 4th of 14, 16 1/4l behind Hurricane Georgie (10-8) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Birchdale (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders on inner, 3rd before 3 out, pushed along when not fluent and bumped 2 out, soon ridden and no impression in 6th, no extra before last, 6th of 14, 30l behind Hurricane Georgie (10-8) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Gabbys Cross (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, ridden into 7th entering straight, no impression in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 11 1/2l behind El Barra (11-0) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Born By The Sea (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders in 3rd, dropped to 4th at halfway, soon niggled, along, ridden 3f out, weakened, 5th of 7, 26 1/2l behind Midnight Run (9-9) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f mdn Good - Yielding in Jul.
Aramax (GER) 50-1 (11-12) Towards rear, 12th after 7th, progress to 8th after 2 out, improved to 6th last, kept on final furlong, 6th of 14, 4l behind Metersandmasks (10-11) at Ballinrobe 3m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Hardline (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along in mid-division when short of room between horses after 4 out, ridden and weakened after next, behind when pulled up before last, at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Coach Carter (IRE) 9-4fav (11-10) In rear, hampered by faller 5th, headway to go 3rd 3 out, went 2nd last when few lengths behind leader, stayed on strongly flat, won going away, won at Perth 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Apr beating Gaelik Coast (11-10) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Everglow 9-2 (11-12) Prominent, soon 2nd, not fluent 8th, pushed along to dispute 3 out, led after next, ridden and strongly pressed run-in, under pressure and kept on well, all out, won at Kilbeggan 3m 1f gd in Jul beating Chinx Of Light (11-12) by hd, 6 ran.
Russian Diamond (IRE) 9-4 (11-12) Towards rear, not fluent at 1st, 4th after 4th, 5th 3 out, headway 2 out, improved to 3rd before last, dropped to 4th run-in, one paced under 1f out, no extra closing stages, 4th of 5, 11l behind Plains Indian (11-9) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f Good - Yielding in May.
Mount Pelier (IRE) 40-1 (12-1) Rear of mid-division, 8th before 6th, no impression in 6th last, one paced, 6th of 12, 21 1/2l behind Fest Deiz (11-0) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp gd in May.
Waitnsee (IRE) 11-1 (10-9) Prominent, tracked leader from 2nd, kept wide, 3rd 4 out, 2nd after next, ridden and no impression in 3rd before last, 2nd 100 yards out, led and stayed on best final 50 yards despite slipped saddle, won at Kilbeggan 3m hcp gd in Jul beating Rock Road (10-10) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Rapid Response (FR) 28-1 (11-8) Mid-division, hampered by faller 9th, pushed along and outpaced home turn, kept on same pace from last, 4th of 14, 6 3/4l behind Francky Du Berlais (12-0) at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (1) gd in Jul.
Spades Are Trumps (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, headway in 5th 4 out, progress 2 out and led last, soon asserted and kept on well run-in, easily, won at Downpatrick 3m 5f hcp gd in Mar beating Agent Boru (10-7) by 6l, 15 ran.
Bold Emperor (IRE) 11-2 (10-8) Tracked leader, close up from 4th and disputed at times, led before 4 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on strongly to go clear run-in, won at Wexford 2m 4f hcp sft in Jul beating Optical Confusion (11-1) by 15l, 11 ran.
The Dabbler (IRE) 18-1 (11-12) Towards rear, 8th before 7th, ridden and headway to 4th last, kept on to 3rd close home, never nearer, 3rd of 11, 4 3/4l behind Not So Simple (11-0) at Sligo 3m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Batcio (FR) 25-1 (10-0) Towards rear, progress into midfield 12th (canal turn), headway before 4 out, tracked leaders 2 out, chased leader last, stayed on flat but could not match winner, 2nd of 29, 4 1/4l behind Mac Tottie (10-0) at Aintree 2m 5f hcp (1) gs in Apr.
Snugsborough Benny (IRE) 15-2 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, slight mistake 5 out, pushed along after 4 out, no threat from 2 out, moderate 3rd approaching last, no extra, 3rd of 8, 32l behind Stand Up And Fight (11-11) at Killarney 2m 7f gd in May.
Glenloe (IRE) 4-1 (10-10) Bumped badly and unseated rider 1st, at Perth 3m hcp (2) gd in Jun.