Racecards
19:10 Galway (IRE)
Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Chase
- 19 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f 111y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €75,000 added
- Winner: €45,000
- 2nd: €15,000
- 3rd: €7,500
- 4th: €3,750
- Form 7510P-5
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 140
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Simon Torrens
towards rear, 16th after 7th, progress after 10th, no impression 2 out, ridden and kept on run-in, no danger
- Form 4PP363-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer P A Fahy
- Jockey B J Cooper
mid-division, dropped towards rear at 4th, progress after 7th, 6th after 3 out, bumped and badly hampered 2 out, soon lost place, kept on same pace
- Form 144/1-72
- Age 7
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer E Bolger
- Jockey Mark Walsh
rear of mid-division, 11th after 7th, lost place and weakened after 3 out, tailed off
- Form PF0F-5P
- Age 9
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey H McOwan
towards rear, 14th after 7th, lost place after 9th, weakened before 3 out
- Form 651F-16
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer E Bolger
- Jockey Darragh O'Keeffe
led, jumped big at 1st, soon headed and tracked leader, 3rd after 7th, not fluent 3 out and lost place, badly hampered after 2 out, weakened after last
- Form 1UU/5F-1
- Age 8
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 139
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey J S McGarvey
chased leader, dropped to 10th after 7th, 8th after 3 out, progress and ridden run-in, weakened under 1f out
- Form 801040-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 138
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey Jack Kennedy
rear of mid-division, 13th after 7th, headway before 2 out, ridden and stayed on over 1f out, kept on in 3rd under 1f out, no extra close home
- Form 1791-3U
- Age 8
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 138
- Trainer P Roche
- Jockey L P Dempsey
towards rear, 17th after 7th, under pressure in rear after 9th, detached at next, weakened, pulled up before 4 out
- Form 4/PP8F7-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey Aidan Coleman
mid-division, not fluent at 2nd, 7th after 7th, headway to close in 3rd before 8th, lost place before 3 out, under pressure after 3 out, weakened 2 out
Harrie (FR)
92- Form 0/F145P-
- Age 9
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 134
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Brian Hayes
in rear, 15th after 7th, under pressure and weakened 2 out, never a factor
- Form U6/2014-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Shane Fitzgerald
mid-division, progress on outer after 4th, 6th after 7th, lost place and weakened before 3 out
- Form 5031-99
- Age 7
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey Sean O'Keeffe
chased leader, 8th after 7th, progress after 8th, 7th after 3 out, lost place at last where not fluent, kept on without threatening final furlong
- Form P0P90-0
- Age 8
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey Mike O'Connor
towards rear, reminders after 1st, 19th after 7th, no headway, never a factor
- Form 23016-2
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 131
- Trainer D M O'Brien
- Jockey J J Slevin
rear of mid-division, 12th after 7th, progress on inner 2 out, ridden and kept on run-in, no threat
- Form 42F3-53
- Age 7
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 131
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey H Morgan
chased leader, 9th after 7th, headway before 10th, 4th after 3 out, ridden in 3rd run-in, improved to 2nd over 1f out, kept on, not trouble winner
- Form 0PP/15-1
- Age 9
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 131
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Paul Townend
tracked leader, 2nd after 7th, slight mistake 4 out, led narrowly 3 out, headed run-in, weakened quickly 1 1/2f out
- Form 12F5-36
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer P J Gilligan
- Jockey J G Gilligan
tracked leader, 4th after 7th, headway after 3 out, improved to lead run-in, soon ridden, kept on well final furlong
- Form 0593-56
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer S K Ryder
- Jockey D F O'Regan
prominent on outer, led after 1st, headed 3 out, jumped left 2 out and bumped rival, lost place run-in, soon under pressure, weakened under 1f out
- Form 699-731
- Age 6
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey S A Mulcahy
rear, 18th after 7th, progress at 10th, ridden after last, kept on run-in, never nearer
- Form 32P0-36
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 129
- Form 2/1194-2
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 129
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
SAPPHIRE LADY, probably been laid out for this competitive heat after a decent winter break, reappeared to land a straightforward opportunity in a mares' chase at Punchestown in May. She's landed two of three chasing starts and her nine-length defeat of Gin On Lime in Thurles last October now rates very good form. Jerandme would be a player if getting a run while Everlastingpromise is also likely to have been prepared with this in mind and should be spot-on for Bolger and McManus after two starts this season. Dunvegan's best is a useful level and he shaped well at Leopardstown on the Flat this month and should prove cherry-ripe now while recent winner The Big Lense also commands respect, as would reserve Funky Dady if getting a run
Formwatch
A Wave Of The Sea (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Waited with, soon towards rear, no impression when not fluent 3 out, kept on same pace without threatening after, 5th of 8, 31 1/4l behind Sole Pretender (11-3) at Tipperary 2m (1) Good - Yielding in Jul.
Dunvegan (FR) 7-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along on inner under 2f out, soon ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 1 1/4l behind Ever Present (12-0) at Leopardstown 1m 7f gd in Jul.
Everlastingpromise 11-2 (11-0) Led early, joined 3rd, headed 5th, ridden in 3rd 3 out, 2nd and no impression on winner 2 out, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 11, 6l behind Capuccimix (10-7) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Mortal (IRE) 50-1 (11-6) Mid-division, moderate 7th after 4th, headway after 8th, bad mistake 4 out and dropped to rear, weakened before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Shady Operator (IRE) 7-2 (11-10) Led and clear with one rival from 3rd, slight mistake 6th, headed 5 out, no extra after 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 13, 36 3/4l behind Agent Boru (10-3) at Ballinrobe 2m 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
The Big Lense (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Rear of mid-division, moderate 6th after 4th, took closer order after 9th, closed after 2 out, travelled well to lead narrowly before last, driven out run-in, won at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jul beating Waitnsee (10-10) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Aramax (GER) 25-1 (10-12) Pushed along briefly early, soon towards rear, pushed along again after 4th, no danger 6th, impeded 4 out, 12th of 19, dist behind Sully D'Oc Aa (10-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Uisce Beatha (IRE) 11-1 (11-2) Rear, mistake and unseated rider at 1st, at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Plan Of Attack (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Mistake 1st, chased leaders, 2nd after 4 out until mistake next, chased leaders, ridden after 2 out, weakened before last, 7th of 16, at Sandown 3m 5f hcp (1) gd in Apr.
Harrie (FR) 16-1 (10-10) Pushed along briefly early, prominent, pecked badly 5th, lost position and slight mistake 6th, no extra and slight mistake and slightly impeded 2 out, pulled up last, at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Choungaya (FR) 2-1fav (11-13) Prominent, soon 2nd, slight mistake 6 out and raced in 3rd, pushed along from 3 out, dropped to last before straight, no extra and one pace before last, last of 4, 13 1/2l behind Macgiloney (11-6) at Fairyhouse 3m 1f Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Rapid Response (FR) 12-1 (10-12) Ran loose before start, tracked leader, clear 2nd at 4th, 2nd to clear leader at 5th, closed at 9th where not fluent, lost place and weakened quickly after 3 out, tailed off, 9th of 13, dist behind The Big Lense (10-10) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Roaring Bull (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Towards rear, not fluent at 2nd, slow jump at 3rd, moderate 12th after 4th, slight mistake at 7th, 10th after 9th, under pressure 3 out, weakened 2 out, tailed off, 10th of 13, dist behind The Big Lense (10-10) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Cusp Of Carabelli (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Held up in touch in last, progress and ridden bypassing 3 out, went 2nd 2 out, no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 7 1/2l behind Swordsman (10-12) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Popong (IRE) 7-2fav (11-9) Chased leaders, 3rd at 7th, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 19 1/2l behind Funky Dady (10-12) at Tipperary 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Sapphire Lady (IRE) 6-5fav (11-4) Made all, ridden to assert before last, kept on well run-in, won at Punchestown 2m 4f sft in May beating Make My Heart Fly (11-4) by 6l, 5 ran.
Born By The Sea (IRE) 40-1 (12-0) Tracked leader and almost on terms, 4th after 3f, 6th halfway, under pressure 2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 10th of 16, 12 3/4l behind Zero Ten (12-0) at Galway 1m 4f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jul.
The Red Menace (IRE) 28-1 (11-7) Pushed along early, soon mid-division, slight mistake and reminder 7th, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression after 4 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 23 3/4l behind The Echo Boy (11-1) at Roscommon 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Funky Dady (FR) 13-2 (10-12) Waited with in mid-division, 6th at 7th, headway after 3 out, went 2nd and closed on leader before next, led 2 out, ridden and kept on well, won at Tipperary 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Jul beating Ya Boy Ya (11-1) by 4 1/2l, 12 ran.
Pont Aven (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Mid-division early, mistake 1st hampered and bad mistake 2nd, soon towards rear, no impression from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Smoking Gun (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to dispute lead 4 out, led next, jumped left 2 out and headed, ridden and dropped to 4th at last, no extra run-in, 4th of 12, 14l behind Uisce Beatha (11-7) at Fairyhouse 3m 1f hcp Yielding in Apr.
The Caddy Rose (IRE) 9-2 (9-13) Prominent, led after 2nd, increased advantage after 3rd, reduced lead at 5th, headed after 8th, lost place after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, 6th of 8, dist behind Walking On Glass (10-0) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Jerandme (IRE) 2-1fav (11-2) Chased leaders, slight mistake 7th, 5th halfway, progress 3 out, ridden and went 2nd after next, kept on same pace, no impression on winner after last, 2nd of 15, 2l behind The Echo Boy (11-1) at Roscommon 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.