Racecards
18:15 Galway (IRE)
Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Chase (0-130)
- 19 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f
- Going: Good to Firm
- Surface: Turf
- €25,000 added
- Form 17434-2
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer J J Hanlon
- Jockey J L Cullen
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2 out, stayed on to lead after last, strongly pressed entering straight, headed close home
- Form 29164-6
- Age 10
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 129
- Trainer L McAteer
- Jockey Mr S Clements
chased leaders early, 10th halfway, weakened before 5 out, completely tailed off
- Form 0F7-525
- Age 8
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer P Magnier
- Jockey B J Geraghty
mid-division early, soon chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, soon weakened and tailed off
- Form 312P-77
- Age 9
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer N Madden
- Jockey N P Madden
mid-division, 11th halfway, headway in 7th 5 out, 4th next, ridden in 5th 2 out, stayed on to challenge entering straight, kept on well under pressure, led close home, all out
- Form 181P-15
- Age 8
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer E J O'Grady
- Jockey Andrew J McNamara
chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and weakened before 4 out, completely tailed off
- Form 92P9-1F
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey Paul Carberry
mid-division early, dropped towards rear before halfway, pulled up before 7 out
- Form 0/1276-U
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 122
soon led, headed after 5 out, ridden in 3rd 3 out, no extra in 6th next, kept on one pace
- Form 113-653
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 121
- Trainer P G Kelly
- Jockey Aidan Kelly
chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to dispute before 4 out, 2nd and mistake 2 out, ridden to challenge entering straight, disputed close home, rider sat up dying strides
Jawad (IRE)
14- Form 43-2UPP
- Age 9
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer Ms J Morgan
- Jockey D J Condon
always towards rear
Dreux (FR)
14- Form 4-21136
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer T Cooper
- Jockey B J Cooper
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 4 out, no impression in 7th next and kept on one pace
- Form P198-02
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer E J O'Grady
- Jockey Mark Walsh
mid-division, headway in 8th 5 out, 5th 3 out, ridden 2 out, 4th last, soon no extra and weakened entering straight
- Form 225-138
- Age 11
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 115
- Trainer M Brassil
- Jockey I J McCarthy
held up towards rear, late headway in 10th before 2 out, ridden into 7th entering straight, kept on run-in
- Form 012U-44
- Age 8
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 113
mid-division, 14th halfway, ridden in 9th and no impression 4 out, kept on one pace from 2 out
- Form P976-84
- Age 8
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 113
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
- Form F/F209-4
- Age 8
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey D J Casey
mid-division, 12th halfway, ridden into moderate 8th 3 out when mistake and unseated rider
- Form 722P-51
- Age 7
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 110
prominent, 2nd halfway, led after 5 out, soon disputed, ridden and headed after last, no extra in 4th run-in, kept on same pace
Peplum (FR)
12- Form 0P4-764
- Age 7
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer E J O'Grady
- Jockey P F Mangan
always towards rear, completely tailed off
- Form 152-0PP
- Age 8
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer L J Donnelly
- Jockey S J Hassett
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, mistake and unseated rider 6 out
- Form 630-366
- Age 9
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer Miss E Doyle
- Jockey Sean Flanagan
mid-division early, dropped towards rear halfway, pulled up before 6 out
- Form 5-230P0
- Age 8
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 105
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Paco Jack was the first to carry over 11st to victory in nine years when successful a year ago and low weights easily have the edge. One that fits that last statistic is AH YA BOY YA, who gained an overdue success at Kilbeggan last time under a fine ride from Alan Crowe. He can be a little tricky at times and didn't beat much that day but looks reasonably treated and should be a decent price. Shark Hanlon has made no secret of his hopes for Truckers Delight, who warmed up with a run on the flat at the Curragh last month. However, the nine-year-old hasn't had that much experience over fences and continues to climb the weights. Jack Finch found 2m1f at Killarney much too short last time and is much better at today's trip though some rain would greatly enhance his prospects. Alfa Beat has been in outstanding form over fences and hurdles but is now a massive 14lbs higher than when last scoring over the bigger obstacles at Wexford. Corrick Bridge started favourite for a beginners' chase here a year ago and ran well enough to finish runner-up to Whatever Next. Tony Martin will have him primed for this and he rates a big threat.
Formwatch
Truckers Delight (IRE) 6-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, 4th straight, 3rd bypassing 2 out, went 2nd run-in, stayed on well to strongly press winner to line, just failed, 2nd of 7, hd behind Adajal (9-8) at Cork 2m 1f hcp chs gf in May.
Tasman (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Prominent, on terms 4 out, headed before 2 out, weakened from last, 6th of 14, 32l behind Invisible Man (10-8) at Galway 2m 6f chs gd.
Duers (IRE) 4-1 (11-8) Mid-division, 8th halfway, progress into 5th 4 out, ridden after 3 out, one pace from before next, 5th of 14, 10l behind Seldom Fed (10-9) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gf.
Wins Now 8-1 (10-5) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, 7th of 11, 31l behind Killenaule Boy (9-11) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs fm in Jun.
Jack Finch 9-2 (10-13) Tracked leaders in 5th, 6th 3 out, no impression from next, 5th of 7, 7l behind Schelm (11-3) at Killarney 2m 1f chs gd.
Ballylanigan (IRE) 6-4 (11-5) Tracked winner, led 4 out, headed approaching 3 out, weakening in 3rd when fell last, in a race won by Midnight Chase (11-12) at Hexham 3m 1f nov chs (4) gf in May, 4 ran.
Away We Go (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Unseated rider 1st, in a race won by Golden Kite (10-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f hcp chs gd, 14 ran.
King Ali (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Led, headed 4 out, dropped to 3rd and outpaced before 2 out, stayed on again from last, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Manhattan Boy (10-13) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp chs gf.
Jawad (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) Held up in rear, weakened after halfway, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Golden Kite (10-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f hcp chs gd, 14 ran.
Dreux (FR) 9-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, no extra approaching 3 out, weakened, 6th of 14, 24l behind Golden Kite (10-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f hcp chs gd.
Having A Cut (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Towards rear, progress from 5 out, moderate 4th into straight, went moderate 3rd under pressure before last, kept on without troubling winner, 2nd of 14, 10l behind Pallasmore (10-13) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 gd.
Dom Fontenail (FR) 20-1 (11-9) Towards rear, no danger and kept on same pace from 4 out, 8th of 14, 14l behind Banna Man (10-10) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp chs 0-116 gd.
Bolachoir (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Towards rear, went moderate 7th approaching 3 out, soon no impression, moderate 4th and kept on same pace approaching straight, 4th of 15, 15l behind Alfa Beat (10-13) at Wexford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-116 gd.
Saddler's Native (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden to close and chase winner before 2 out, dropped to 4th and no impression last, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 5l behind Strongpoint (11-5) at Limerick 2m 6f chs gd.
Corrick Bridge (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, pushed along approaching 14th, kept on from 3 out, no impression, 4th of 8, 30l behind Billie Magern (11-0) at Perth 3m nov chs (4) gf.
Ah Ya Boy Ya (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Made virtually all, jumped well, joined 3 out, led again after next travelling best, ridden out closing stages, won at Kilbeggan 2m 6f beg chase gd beating Bronte Bay (11-12) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Peplum (FR) 7-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 5th 6 out, under pressure in moderate 5th from 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 20l behind Pom Flyer (11-2) at Tipperary 2m 1f chs gd.
Ameretto Son (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Prominent, 2nd 5 out, weakened approaching 3 out, no extra and pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Alfa Beat (10-13) at Wexford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-116 gd, 15 ran.
Nipper John (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 7th 6 out, ridden and weakened before 5 out, tailed off, 6th of 9, 50l behind Blaze Trailer (11-9) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f hcp chs 0-116 fm in Jun.
Carsonstown Boy (IRE) 11-10fav (11-12) Held up towards rear, moderate 6th 5 out, ridden and no impression 3 out, 4th 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 17l behind Dream Champion (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chase fm in Jun.
Alfa Beat (IRE) 11-10fav (11-13) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 4 out, on terms travelling best before straight, led 2 out, clear last, stayed on well run-in, easily, won at Limerick 2m 6f am hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd beating Carutomark (11-3) by 4 1/2l, 18 ran.
Blaze Trailer (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, mistake 2nd, behind when pulled up before last, in a race won by Golden Kite (10-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f hcp chs gd, 14 ran.
Oscar Glory (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, 4th approaching 2 out, 5th and no impression under pressure from before straight, kept on same pace, 6th of 20, 8l behind Hoopy (11-1) at Galway 3m hcp hdl 88-130 gd.
Rossbeigh (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Soon prominent, lost place and weakened after 3 out, 17th of 20, well behind Hoopy (11-1) at Galway 3m hcp hdl 88-130 gd.
Ballymac Beauty (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, closer in 4th 3 out, under pressure in 5th next, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 4th of 15, 7l behind Glenstal Abbey (11-12) at Tipperary 2m 4f beg chs gd.