Racecards
15:45 Curragh (IRE)
Hollywoodbets.ie Handicap (47-70)
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 1m 4f
- Going: Yielding
- Surface: Turf
- €11,500 added
- Winner: €6,900
- 2nd: €2,300
- 3rd: €1,150
- 4th: €575
- Form 061327
- Age 5
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 70
always towards rear, never a factor
- Form 11/0000
- Age 7
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer R McNally
- Jockey D McMonagle
tracked leaders in 6th, travelling well 3f out, ridden in 3rd under 2f out, no impression final furlong
- Form 077610
- Age 4
- Weight 10-1
- Official Rating 69
- Trainer R O'Sullivan
- Jockey Tom Kiely Marshall
tracked leaders, 3rd 3f out, ridden in 2nd 2f out, dropped to 4th 1f out, no extra
- Form 04051
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer M Halford
- Jockey J A Powell
rear of mid-division, checked after 5f, pushed along in 8th 3f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, headway into 2nd 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well
- Form 0-07008
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer J C McConnell
- Jockey D W O'Connor
mid-division, 10th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
- Form 3000-95
- Age 5
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer Ms J Morgan
- Jockey W M Lordan
led, ridden and headed 3f out, soon no impression, weakened 2f out
- Form 1/5750-0
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 68
- Trainer A A Howard
- Jockey W J Lee
slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, took keen hold, effort and checked 3f out, went 7th travelling well 2f out, soon ridden and no impression
- Form 502504
- Age 7
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey Adam Caffrey
tracked leader in 2nd, led 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
- Form 008225
- Age 6
- Weight 9-13
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer W T Farrell
- Jockey K J Manning
mid-division on outer, checked after 1f, 11th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
- Form 1-95637
- Age 3
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 70
- Trainer A Slattery
- Jockey A J Slattery
in rear, ridden under 3f out, kept on one pace final furlong
- Form 5083-75
- Age 7
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 64
rear of mid-division, pushed along at halfway, ridden in 13th 3f out, went 5th 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on without threatening leaders in 3rd inside final furlong
Sea Sessions
40- Form 72142-0
- Age 4
- Weight 9-9
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer R O'Sullivan
- Jockey J Coen
slowly into stride, in rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
- Form 607
- Age 3
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 68
checked soon after leaving stalls and raced in rear, ridden 3f out, no impression, never a factor
- Form 1-83257
- Age 3
- Weight 9-8
- Official Rating 68
mid-division, took keen hold, 9th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
- Form 050723
- Age 3
- Weight 9-7
- Official Rating 67
- Trainer Mrs J Harrington
- Jockey S Foley
tracked leaders, 4th 3f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
- Form 8-695
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 66
- Trainer M Halford
- Jockey R P Whelan
mid-division, pushed along 5f out, ridden in 7th over 3f out, weakened
- Form 69820
- Age 3
- Weight 9-6
- Official Rating 66
tracked leaders on outer, took keen hold, ridden 3f out, weakened
- Form 000138
- Age 3
- Weight 9-3
- Official Rating 63
- Trainer J P Murtagh
- Jockey B M Coen
rear of mid-division, pushed along in 12th 3f out, ridden 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on same pace
- Form 8708
- Age 3
- Weight 9-2
- Official Rating 62
Verdict
Thefaithfulindian won this two years ago and was in good form over hurdles in early summer. Mr Rango scored over 1m2f at Navan then didn't get the best of runs on his first start over this trip at Galway. CHALLY CHUTE gave notice of better to come when fifth over 1m2f at Dundalk and duly obliged over this trip on a return visit. He's been raised 8lb but Michael Halford has booked Jamie Powell with his 7lb claim so a double looks on the cards. Queen Of Seduction has run well the last twice on soft ground so further rain would aid her cause while Wajaaha is one to keep an eye on in the market. Dreal Deal will be winning again before too long and is steadily dropping in the ratings.
Formwatch
Secret Sea (IRE) 7-2 (10-3) Held up towards rear, 6th when hampered at 6th, headway to 3rd after 2 out (normal 3 out), no impression when not fluent last, soon ridden and no extra, 3rd of 8, 17l behind Vischio (10-6) at Tramore 2m hcp gf in Aug.
Dreal Deal (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) Always behind, never a factor, 12th of 14, 10 3/4l behind Band Width (9-11) at Punchestown 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Mr Rango (IRE) 4-1 (10-1) Mid-division, ridden and not clear run over 2f out, soon no impression, 11th of 18, 12 1/4l behind Gonetomillgrove (9-9) at Galway 1m 4f hcp sft in Sep.
Chally Chute (IRE) 10-3 (9-13) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden towards outer 2f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on into 3rd 1f out, pressed leader inside final furlong, led close home, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Sep beating Intend (9-11) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Lord Park (IRE) 22-1 (9-8) Dwelt slightly and towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Snag It (9-8) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Persian Queen (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Lord Erskine (9-2) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Thefaithfulindian (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 17, 10 1/2l behind Maristella (10-0) at Galway 1m 1f hcp sft in Sep.
Magnetic North (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along 3f out, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no impression, 6th 1f out, no extra, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Bring Us Paradise (10-0) at Bellewstown 1m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
S'all Good Man (IRE) 7-1 (9-8) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden over 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Loom Large (9-1) at Naas 1m 2f hcp gd in Aug.
Sir Allen 10-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride and pushed along early, rear of mid-division, pushed along approaching straight, switched left under 2f out and ridden in 8th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 12, 8 3/4l behind Raving Royal (8-12) at Thurles 1m 4f hcp sft in Oct.
Wajaaha (IRE) 12-1 (10-2) Mid-division, 3rd halfway, progress to lead over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 3l behind Clifftop (8-13) at Bellewstown 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Sea Sessions 8-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders early on outer, rear of mid-division halfway, ridden and no impression early straight, no extra, 11th of 17, 34 1/4l behind Intend (9-1) at Navan 1m 6f hcp gs in Sep.
Faded Fantasy (IRE) 6-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along over 3f out, soon ridden and no impression from over 2f out, 7th of 11, 10 3/4l behind The Vik (9-8) at Killarney 1m mdn sft in Oct.
Pale Moonlight (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Towards rear, headway approaching straight, 7th and pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra, 7th of 14, 17 1/4l behind Three Comets (10-0) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Oct.
Queen Of Seduction (IRE) 15-2 (9-6) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, headway to lead over 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace, no impression, 3rd of 13, 4l behind Molly's Gamble (9-13) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp sft in Oct.
Riyami (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) Dwelt and pushed along early, towards rear, pushed along in mid-division 3f out, ridden in 5th when edged right under 2f out, no impression, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Butterfly Garden (10-1) at Listowel 1m 4f hcp sft in Sep.
White Strand (IRE) 15-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders on inner and 4th halfway, ridden from 3f out, no impression and weakened from 2f out, soon eased, 13th of 15, 24 3/4l behind Unanswered (9-10) at Killarney 1m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Our Scholar (IRE) 15-2 (9-1) Led, went on after 4f, 3 lengths lead halfway, joined over 3f out, led again entering straight, ridden and headed 1 1 /2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, no extra, 8th of 15, 13 1/2l behind Lord Erskine (10-2) at Listowel 1m 6f hcp sft in Sep.
Brave Troop (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division, headway early straight and ridden to lead under 2f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Navan 1m 2f hcp sft in Oct beating Prime Chief (10-2) by 1 1/4l, 19 ran.
Fenomeno (IRE) 80-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, no extra, 11th of 15, 19 1/4l behind White Caviar (9-3) at Listowel 1m 4f mdn sft in Sep.
Goonyaboyya (IRE) 28-1 (9-8) Dwelt and went right from stalls, towards rear, rear of mid-division halfway, pushed along 4f out, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Butterfly Garden (10-1) at Listowel 1m 4f hcp sft in Sep.