Racecards
19:50 Galway (IRE)
Eventus Handicap (60-90)
- 13 Runners
- Distance: 1m 4f 84y
- Going: Heavy
- Surface: Turf
- €19,500 added
- Winner: €11,700
- 2nd: €3,900
- 3rd: €1,950
- 4th: €975
- Form 4212-12
- Age 3
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 87
- Trainer J G Murphy
- Jockey Gary Carroll
tracked leaders early, mid-division after 4f, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
- Form 335
- Age 3
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Dylan Browne McMonagle
mid-division, ridden 4f out, no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace
- Form 3-31
- Age 3
- Weight 9-12
- Official Rating 85
- Trainer G M Lyons
- Jockey Colin Keane
dwelt and towards rear, ridden 4f out, no extra over 2f out
- Form 009121
- Age 3
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 84
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 4f out, no extra in 5th 2f out, kept on one pace
- Form 43-5419
- Age 3
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 81
mid-division early, towards rear after 2f, ridden and no impression 3f out, no extra over 2f out
- Form 7261
- Age 3
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 81
- Trainer J S Bolger
- Jockey Luke McAteer
held up towards rear early, mid-division after 4f, ridden 4f out, no impression in 6th 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
- Form 06012
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 80
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey S Foley
made all, ridden and 2-length advantage over 2f out, pressed 1 1/2f out, asserted final furlong, kept on well
- Form 9-39
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 79
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Hugh Horgan
dwelt slightly and towards rear, pushed along briefly after 4f, ridden 4f out, no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace
Astar (IRE)
39- Form 552-223
- Age 3
- Weight 9-5
- Official Rating 78
- Trainer D K Weld
- Jockey Chris Hayes
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, improved into 2nd 2f out, ridden and pressed leader 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, kept on one pace
- Form 737
- Age 3
- Weight 8-12
- Official Rating 71
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey M W Hassett
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out
- Form 2-64425
- Age 3
- Weight 8-10
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer L Comer
- Jockey Declan McDonogh
held up towards rear, ran freely early, ridden 4f out, no impression 3f out
- Form 37-26
- Age 3
- Weight 8-9
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer L Comer
- Jockey Rory Cleary
held up, rear of mid-division halfway, ridden 4f out, no extra over 2f out, weakened and soon eased
- Form 690145
- Age 3
- Weight 8-8
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer M Mulvany
- Jockey J A Powell
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden 2 1/2f out, no extra in 3rd 2f out, kept on one pace
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Booyea beat La Tulipe Noire, who runs in the previous race, at Ballinrobe a week ago so a big run from the latter will be a boost. The days when Dermot Weld dominated the Festival are long gone but Astar has probably been aimed at this and she has form on testing ground. She's closely matched with Pearl Of Australia on their 1-2 at Roscommon but handicap debutant VOICE OF REASON could be well in here. She showed real battling qualities to score at Killarney and there should be plenty more to come. Immutable was well beaten into second at Navan but Expelliarmus was well supported when beaten 18 lengths at the Curragh and didn't get the run of the race. Doctor Nightingale has shown ability in three maidens and was narrowly beaten over hurdles at Tipperary earlier in the month.
Formwatch
Immutable (IRE) 9-2 (9-10) Mid-division early, improved to track leader approaching halfway, pushed along over 2f out and soon ridden in 3rd, no extra and edged right over 1f out, kept on into moderate 2nd final strides, 2nd of 7, 7l behind Harbour Wind (9-10) at Navan 1m 2f sft in Jul.
Ikigai Star (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Mid-division., 5th halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 7, 8 1/4l behind Mr King (9-5) at Roscommon 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Voice Of Reason (IRE) 11-8fav (9-8) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and headway to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong to lead close home, won at Killarney 1m 3f mdn Yielding in Jul beating Ultra Fine (9-8) by hd, 12 ran.
Booyea (IRE) 2-1fav (10-2) Close up and pressed leader early, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead 2 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Jul beating La Tulipe Noire (10-1) by 1l, 8 ran.
Pearl Of Australia (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression in rear over 2f out, soon no extra, eased inside final furlong, last of 9, 30l behind Tower Of London (9-12) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Teorie (IRE) 4-1 (9-8) In touch, improved to lead after 1 1/2f, increased advantage after 4f, reduced lead and ridden 1 1/2f out, edged right 1f out, kept on best under pressure closing stages, won at Leopardstown 1m 2f mdn sft in Jul beating Tommy Thug (9-8) by 3/4l, 17 ran.
Youcrackmeup 4-1 (8-7) Led, ridden and pressed 1 1/2f out, joined 1f out, headed inside final 200 yards, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Tronador (9-3) at Limerick 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Expelliarmus (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Rear of mid-division, no impression 2f out and slightly hampered over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, never a factor, 9th of 14, 18l behind Pink Sorrel (9-3) at Curragh 1m gd in Jul.
Astar (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Prominent and led after 1 1/2f, pushed along and headed early straight, soon ridden and no impression on winner inside final furlong, dropped to 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 12, 3 3/4l behind Sugaree (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 4f mdn fll Good - Yielding in Jun.
Doctor Nightingale (IRE) 5-2fav (10-7) In touch, 3rd before 4 out, improved to lead narrowly approaching straight, headed 2 out, dropped to 3rd and ridden before last, closed run-in, kept on, held, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Spinning Web (11-0) at Tipperary 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Jul.
Cherokee Run (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Led, ridden and headed entering straight, 3rd 2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 10, 8 1/2l behind Matt Connor (9-13) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp gd in Jun.
Initial Attempt (IRE) 15-2 (9-8) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, 4th and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Sea Chariot (9-8) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Mar.
Fratas (IRE) 7-1 (9-11) Mid-division and 6th halfway, pushed along from 2f out and a bit short of room over 1f out, soon ridden in 7th, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 1 3/4l behind St Faz (10-0) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp gd in Jul.