Racecards
17:00 Galway (IRE)
Guinness Galway Tribes Handicap Hurdle
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 2m 11y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €79,999 added
- Winner: €48,000
- 2nd: €16,000
- 3rd: €8,000
- 4th: €4,000
- Form 1P41P8-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 136
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey K M Donoghue
rear of mid-division, headway 3 out, went 5th and pushed along 2 out, ridden entering straight, 3rd at last, kept on same pace in 3rd inside final furlong
- Form 612232-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 135
- Trainer P J Gilligan
- Jockey P T Enright
tracked leaders, disputed lead 4 out, pushed along and headed 2 out, ridden entering straight, 2nd at last, no extra in 4th inside final furlong
- Form 131164-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer N Meade
- Jockey L A McKenna
in rear, bumped and slight mistake at 1st, pushed along before 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, never a factor
- Form 23-112
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 131
prominent, took keen hold, disputed lead at 4th, headed next, ridden and dropped to 6th 2 out, no impression
- Form 22106-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 130
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey P Townend
tracked leaders on outer, jumped left at 1st and not fluent, 4th 2 out, soon ridden and no impression
- Form 31303-0
- Age 4
- Weight 11-6
- Official Rating 133
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey S D Torrens
mid-division, pushed along in 11th when bad mistake and unseated rider 2 out
- Form 13261-1
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 128
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey J W Kennedy
mid-division, improved to track leaders 4 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, 4th at last, no extra
- Form 604-112
- Age 5
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey D J Gilligan
tracked leaders, ridden in 7th 2 out, no impression
- Form 056-121
- Age 5
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer C Collins
- Jockey D F O'Regan
in rear, closer in 13th and pushed along 2 out, soon ridden, 9th at last, kept on one pace
- Form 1062P-R
- Age 8
- Weight 11-1
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey P J Carberry
rear of mid-division early, mid-division on inner at 3rd, pushed along 6th, soon ridden and weakened
Great Bear
21- Form 34355/1
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey D J O'Keeffe
tracked leaders, ridden and dropped to 9th 2 out, weakened
- Form 40958-3
- Age 9
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 123
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey S W Flanagan
mid-division, ridden in 12th 2 out, no impression
- Form 1P5-022
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer S Nolan
- Jockey S Fitzgerald
prominent, ridden 3 out, weakened
- Form 1246-44
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey S F O'Keeffe
led, joined from 4th, led travelling well 2 out, ridden entering straight, clear at last, reduced advantage close home, all out
- Form 32441-2
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer R O'Sullivan
- Jockey M J M O'Sullivan
in rear, headway 3 out, pushed along in 8th 2 out, 5th on inner at last, short or room and switched left after last, ran on well to go 2nd close home, strongly pressed winner to line, never nearer
- Form 12270-5
- Age 8
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer P J McKenna
- Jockey A P Kelly
tracked leaders, bad mistake 1st, ridden 3 out, weakened
- Form 2/132-32
- Age 5
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 120
- Trainer A McNamara
- Jockey P J O'Hanlon
mid-division, progress to track leaders 3 out, ridden and dropped to 10th when mistake 2 out, weakened
- Form 1742-16
- Age 8
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey B Hayes
towards rear, pushed along 3 out, ridden entering straight, no impression, some late progress
- Form 66584-1
- Age 4
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 118
towards rear, slight mistake 4th, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
- Form 136-F
- Age 4
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer R P Cody
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
rear of mid-division on outer, pushed along 2 out, briefly checked entering straight, no impression
- Form 5-61431
- Age 10
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 110
NonRunner
- Form 04P/1-01
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Reserve 2
NonRunner
- Form 0P/149-9
- Age 7
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey Reserve 3
NonRunner
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Paul Townend chooses Lot Of Joy of Willie Mullins' three entries and his mount ran reasonably well on the Flat on opening day. We'llhavewan is up 12lb for landing a Ballinrobe handicap that has worked out well but was a disappointing favourite on Wednesday. Gordon Elliott hasa strong hand with SHECOULDBEANYTHING and Set Point. The former is well named as she has only had six runs over hurdles and won mares' Listed races at Punchestown and Killarney the last twice. The later went up 10lb for completing a double at Tramore but very nearly made it a hat-trick at Bellewstown. Four-year-olds have a poor record in this but Rachael was on board when War Correspondent gained his only success over hurdles and the grey could go well at a price. He was just behind another youngster, Sundial, in a Leopardstown Grade 2 last year and the latter was an impressive maiden winner at Kilbeggan a fortnight ago.
Formwatch
Path D'oroux (FR) 8-1 (11-4) Mid-division, closer in 6th 2 out, soon ridden, 7th at last, no impression, 8th of 18, 12 1/2l behind Bialystok (10-11) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Buddy One (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Mid-division on inner and 5th halfway, pushed along from 2f out and briefly short of room, ridden over 1f out, soon no impression and weakened, 7th of 14, 5 3/4l behind Liberated Light (11-12) at Killarney 1m 6f mdn Yielding in Jul.
Nucky Johnson (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Rear of mid-division, closer in 6th and ridden 2 out, went 4th and no impression on leaders at last, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 7l behind Sandor Clegane (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f Yielding in Apr.
Lucid Dreams (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, 5th after 5th, took closer order before 3 out, progress 2 out, ridden into 2nd before last, ridden and kept on run-in, not reach winner, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Williamstowndancer (11-1) at Roscommon 1m 7f Good - Yielding in Jul.
Lot of Joy (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Held up towards rear, pushed along briefly approaching halfway, progress towards outer 4f out, 4th 3f out, ridden 2 1/2f out, no impression 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 20, 10 3/4l behind Teed Up (11-6) at Galway 2m 1f hcp hvy in Jul.
Tekao (FR) 15-2 (10-11) Mid-division, 5th after 4th, under pressure approaching straight, lost place 2 out, soon weakened quickly, 12th of 13, 28 1/4l behind Fils D'oudairies (11-5) at Tipperary 2m (1) Good - Yielding in Jul.
Shecouldbeanything (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Led and disputed, ridden after 3 out, joined and mistake 2 out, narrowly headed before last, rallied to lead narrowly last, kept on well run-in, won at Killarney 2m 1f lst (1) Good - Yielding in May beating Walk With Paul (11-0) by 1l, 7 ran.
Set Point (IRE) 11-2 (10-13) Mid-division and mistake 4th, took closer order from 4 out and improved to dispute lead before 2 out, ridden before last and headed run-in, no extra and kept on same pace close home, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Wouldn't You Agree (10-6) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Fiveonefive (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) In rear, steady headway after 2 out, went 3rd before last, ridden home turn, stayed on and slightly hampered closing stages, led final strides, won at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (2) gs in Jul beating Too Friendly (10-13) by hd, 12 ran.
Nibiru (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden on outer over 2f out, no impression, 12th of 15, 7 1/4l behind Timourid (8-10) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp gd in May.
Great Bear 7-4fav (11-12) Prominent, 3rd before 5th, improved to lead narrowly before 3 out, asserted before last where slight mistake, ran on well, comfortably, won at Cork 2m 1f mdn Yielding in Jul beating Moon Rise Beauty (11-5) by 4 1/2l, 18 ran.
Sit Down Lucy (IRE) 11-2 (10-10) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 3 out, short of room on inner and switched right approaching straight, soon disputed 2nd and challenged 2 out, ridden in 3rd at last, no impression, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Take All (11-2) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Britzka (IRE) 9-4 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway into 2nd approaching 3 out, pushed along before 2 out, ridden before last, no extra, kept on one pace, 2nd of 12, 3 3/4l behind Bigz Belief (12-0) at Sligo 2m 2f gd in Jun.
Ifiwerearichman (IRE) 6-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders early, dropped to mid-division approaching halfway, progress on inner from 3 out and ridden in 3rd from next, no impression on principals run-in and kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Wouldn't You Agree (10-6) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Volantis (IRE) 13-2 (10-13) Held up in rear, 6th halfway, 5th 5 out, 4th travelling well entering straight, 2nd on near side 3 out, challenged next, ridden before last, no impression in 2nd after last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 7, 2l behind Rebel Rose (10-0) at Roscommon 2m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Wajaaha (IRE) 40-1 (10-13) Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead from 5th, headed before 2 out and soon ridden, dropped to 5th and no extra from last where mistake, 5th of 11, 10 1/4l behind Wouldn't You Agree (10-6) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Weddell Sea (IRE) 7-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, left 5th 4 out, good headway to 2nd approaching last where not fluent, ridden and disputed run-in, kept on, headed and no impression final 50 yards, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Highland Charge (11-13) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Jul.
We'llhavewan (IRE) 13-8fav (11-6) Rear of mid-division on outer, pushed along after 3 out and headway into 6th next, 4th and ridden when mistake last, under pressure and no impression run-in, no extra, 6th of 20, 4 1/2l behind Building Bridges (11-12) at Galway 2m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Sundial (IRE) 10-11fav (11-7) Led and disputed, went on after 2 out, clear before last, very easily, won at Kilbeggan 2m 2f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jul beating Mr Dibbs (10-13) by 5l, 12 ran.
War Correspondent (IRE) 3-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, in touch in 5th when skidded on landing and fell 4 out, at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Bal De Rio (FR) 33-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden approaching straight and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 19, 21 1/2l behind Last Ammo (9-12) at Galway 2m hcp Yielding in Aug.
Stilyker (IRE) 11-4cfav (12-0) Made all, pushed along after 2 out, briefly challenged last, soon ridden and kept on well, won at Sligo 2m 2f hcp gd in Jun beating Staging Post (11-3) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
New Ross (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Prominent, soon tracked leaders, 5th 4 out, mistake next, soon pushed along, weakened before 2 out, virtually pulled up after last, 9th of 11, dist behind Set Point (11-13) at Tramore 2m 1f hcp gd in Jun.