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16:55 Galway (IRE)
galwayraces.com Handicap (55-80)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 1m 4f
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €13,000 added
- Winner: €8,970
- 2nd: €2,080
- 3rd: €909
- 4th: €520
- Form 13-6325
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 80
prominent, 2nd over 2f out, no impression under pressure into straight
- Form 27-7153
- Age 6
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer Miss M McGuinness
- Jockey S M Gorey
mid-division, 8th over 2f out, soon no impression under pressure
Priors Gold
13- Form 525-42
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey E J McNamara
soon mid-division, 7th over 2f out, soon no impression under pressure
- Form 431370
- Age 6
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 76
- Trainer E Butterly
- Jockey B J Cooper
towards rear for most, never a factor
- Form 6P-0808
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer J Morrison
- Jockey A P Thornton
always prominent, 4th over 2f out, challenged under pressure in 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead near finish
- Form 23000/7-
- Age 7
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 75
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey D J Condon
chased leaders, 9th over 2f out, soon no impression under pressure
- Form 5480/0-6
- Age 10
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey Mr D J Benson
towards rear for most, never a factor
- Form 105-137
- Age 4
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 73
- Trainer D Cullen
- Jockey Gary Carroll
soon tracked leaders, 5th over 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure into straight
- Form 07575-8
- Age 10
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 71
- Trainer H Rogers
- Jockey D E Mullins
towards rear, 11th 4f out, kept on same pace under pressure without threatening from over 2f out
- Form 7-88141
- Age 3
- Weight 8-13
- Official Rating 77
soon led, attempted to assert from over 2f out, pressed and stayed on well final furlong, headed near finish
- Form 4-07024
- Age 5
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 62
- Trainer G Donnelly
- Jockey Rory Cleary
slowly into stride, always towards rear
- Form 5-46353
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 73
tracked leaders, travelling well in 3rd over 2f out, soon challenged in 2nd, no impression under pressure inside final furlong, kept on without matching 1st 2
- Form 736419
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 72
- Trainer P D Deegan
- Jockey Reserve
mid-division, 6th over 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure into straight
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Belleau was fancied for a handicap over a mile on Friday but found the trip too short. Rocky's Pride hasn't been finding much at the finish over 1m2f but this longer trip may suit. Force Of Habit was tuned up for a handicap hurdle here on Monday but ran poorly and may requite a bit of cut in the ground to show his best. Hawk Flight stays further than this and his rider is likely to ensure a stamina test. He's on a fair mark though wasn't at his best here on Friday and this could be fought out by LOVERS PEACE and Regal Tramp, first and third in a three-year-old handicap here on Monday with the former, who is looking very progressive, just getting the vote over her rival. Priors Gold has been going well and would be better suited than most to a stiff test of stamina.
Formwatch
Force Of Habit 4-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, 4th 3f out, ridden 2f out, soon no extra and kept on same pace, 5th of 11, 9l behind Sportsmaster (9-0) at Curragh 1m 4f app stks sft in Jun.
Hawk Flight (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, in touch and brought wide entering straight, soon no impression, kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 9l behind Long Live The King (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp 60-90 sft.
Priors Gold 6-1 (9-8) Soon tracked leaders, closer in 2nd over 3f out, soon led, pressed from under 2f out, headed and kept on without matching winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Golan Go (9-3) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f hcp 50-75 gd.
Scary Movie (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Mid-division, driven along on outer from 2f out, no extra from 1f out, 10th of 14, 10l behind Final Recovery (8-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-80 pol in Apr.
Much Acclaimed (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) Soon mid-division, keen hold, kept on same pace under pressure from over 2f out, 8th of 20, 16l behind Fosters Cross (10-1) at Galway 2m am hcp 70-100 gd.
Mull On The Run (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Towards rear, kept on same pace straight, 7th of 14, 22l behind Rory Anna (8-4) at Cork 1m 2f hcap hvy in Apr '10.
Dul Ar An Ol (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway into 5th 3f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 6th of 11, 9l behind De Senectute (11-1) at Bellewstown 1m 6f Amateur Handicap (60-90) (4yo+) gf.
Opening Nite (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Prominent and disputed, led halfway, ridden and headed over 1f out, under pressure in 3rd 1f out, hampered over 100 yards out, no extra, 7th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Joe Eile (7-11) at Naas 1m hcp 60-90 gd.
Tin Town Boy (IRE) 5-1 (8-4) Towards rear, no extra from over 2f out, 8th of 9, 16l behind Table Mountain (9-9) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp in Jun.
Lovers Peace (IRE) 11-2 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden in 2nd approaching straight, stayed on well to challenge final furlong, led final 50yds, won at Galway 1m 4f 3yo hcp 60-90 gd beating Gentleman Duke (9-2) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Rocky's Pride (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Towards rear, ridden and brought wide early straight, kept on one pace under pressure from over 1f out without threatening, 4th of 8, 6l behind Yellow Rock (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 2f app hcp 50-75 sft.
Regal Tramp (USA) 14-1 (8-6) Towards rear, improved into 4th into straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace without threatening, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Lovers Peace (8-8) at Galway 1m 4f 3yo hcp 60-90 gd.
Belleau (IRE) 7-2 (8-8) Towards rear, progress to track leaders from 4f out, 2nd and challenged from over 2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong to lead near finish, won at Wexford 1m 4f 3yo clm gd beating Black Belt (8-9) by hd, 9 ran.
Ancient Sands (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, never a factor, no threat in straight, 10th of 11, 12l behind Adam's Return (9-8) at Leopardstown 7f hcp 50-75 sft.