Racecards
14:15 Galway (IRE)
Adare Manor Opportunity Handicap Hurdle (81-116)
- 16 Runners
- Distance: 2m 150y
- Going: Soft
- Surface: Turf
- €15,001 added
- Winner: €9,239
- 2nd: €2,865
- 3rd: €1,365
- 4th: €615
- Form 8F588-6
- Age 8
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey J J Slevin
prominent, 5th approaching halfway, one pace from 2 out
- Form 125
- Age 4
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer J P O'Brien
- Jockey S A Shortall
held up, 14th approaching halfway, pushed along approaching 2 out, soon no extra, eased run-in
- Form 56/41P-0
- Age 9
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer L P Cusack
- Jockey C D Meehan
pushed along from early, soon towards rear, 13th approaching halfway, slight mistake 5th and reminders, no impression from 3 out, soon no extra
- Form 1265-36
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 108
prominent, soon led, joined from 6th, headed and no extra run-in, one pace
- Form 7442-22
- Age 4
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 111
- Trainer A McNamara
- Jockey D P Maxwell
tracked leaders, bad mistake 2nd and rider in difficulties for a time, soon raced in 2nd, on terms briefly 6th, weakened from before straight
- Form 1795-04
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer A McGuinness
- Jockey D J McInerney
soon mid-division, 10th approaching halfway, under pressure 6th, no impression from 3 out, soon no extra
- Form 153-224
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer B Ellison
- Jockey A McCurtin
chased leaders, 6th approaching halfway, on terms approaching straight, headed and kept on same pace run-in
- Form 786/0-P
- Age 5
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 102
chased leaders, 7th approaching halfway, under pressure approaching 2 out, soon weakened
- Form 93P0-2P
- Age 8
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer S Fahey
- Jockey E O'Connell
mid-division early, 8th approaching halfway, closed from before 2 out, led run-in, stayed on well to assert closing stages
- Form 853921
- Age 5
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 97
- Trainer D Hogan
- Jockey Andrew Ring
led early, prominent, 3rd approaching halfway, on terms from 6th, headed before 2 out where mistake, weakened
- Form 770F/60-
- Age 6
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey P E Corbett
chased leaders early, 9th approaching halfway, closed from before 2 out, 3rd at last, soon no extra, one pace
- Form 0-61334
- Age 6
- Weight 10-6
- Official Rating 96
- Trainer M M McNiff
- Jockey S P Kelly
held up towards rear, some headway when not much room approaching straight, one pace
- Form F74-496
- Age 7
- Weight 10-4
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer M Cullinane
- Jockey R P Treacy
held up, 11th approaching halfway, headway from before 2 out, no impression when not fluent at last, switched right run-in, kept on same pace without threatening
- Form 000-450
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer P J Rothwell
- Jockey C Gethings
held up towards rear, progress from before 2 out, soon chased leaders, no impression when edged left run-in, kept on same pace
- Form 710962-
- Age 7
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 87
prominent, 4th approaching halfway, losing place when not fluent 2 out, no extra
- Form 76-0960
- Age 6
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 101
- Form 8990
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 88
- Form 30-80P0
- Age 6
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 81
Verdict
PAPAL MOTEL (NAP) had finished runner-up to a couple of smart hurdlers before a very good run on the Flat here on Thursday so looks to have every chance of getting off the mark over timber. Treasure Chest had looked a nice prospect in his first two starts over hurdles and finished lame at Ballinrobe last time while Mezajy made all to beat a useful type at Kilbeggan, though was receiving plenty of weight. Brian Ellison has had plenty of success in Ireland over the past couple of years and Newstart ran well here on Monday while Mr Moondance has continued to run well since his Wexford victory, though is 9lb higher as a consequence.
Formwatch
Afatcat 20-1 (11-3) Towards rear, took closer order from 3 out and improved to track leaders before next, ridden in 4th before last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in, dropped to 5th on line, 5th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Knockmaole Boy (11-5) at Limerick 2m gd in Jul.
Myles Ahead (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Towards rear, ridden and no impression after 4 out, some late progress into moderate 8th 2 out where slight mistake, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 15l behind William B (11-0) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Treasure Chest (IRE) 9-4fav (11-1) Tracked leaders in 5th, slight mistake 1st and not fluent at 4th, 4th and not fluent 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, slight mistake at last, 5th of 7, 23 3/4l behind Westland Row (11-8) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f gd in Jul.
Chief Of Panama (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Always in rear, pushed along and no impression from before 3 out, soon eased, tailed off, 14th of 15, dist behind Knockmaole Boy (11-5) at Limerick 2m gd in Jul.
Lisa's Legacy 7-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 9th 3 out, ridden from next, no impression before last, 6th of 10, 10 1/2l behind Manuka (11-6) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Papal Motel (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Mid-division, headway on outer approaching straight, ridden in 3rd over 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 4 1/2l behind Andratx (9-4) at Galway 1m 4f hcp sft in Aug.
Black Label 15-8 (9-3) Settled behind leaders in 3rd, pushed along 3f out, ridden and dropped to rear 2f out, no extra and kept on one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 5, 6l behind Full Court Press (9-12) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Newstart (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Held up, 13th after 3rd, ridden to chase leaders 2 out, soon no impression, one pace, 4th of 20, 8 3/4l behind Pateen (11-10) at Galway 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Pablo San (FR) 33-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, slight mistake 7th and soon dropped to 6th, pushed along and weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
The Informer (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra after 4 out, weakened and pulled up before 3 out, at Roscommon 3m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Mezajy (IRE) 4-1 (10-2) Made all, not fluent 4 out, ridden and pressed before last, kept on well run-in to just hold on, won at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Jul beating Zanjabeel (11-11) by shd, 8 ran.
Babanango (FR) 5-1fav (10-1) Always towards rear, slight mistake 1st, ridden and no impression entering straight, 19th of 22, 31 3/4l behind Fridaynightlights (9-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Mr Moondance (IRE) 5-1 (10-9) Took keen hold, held up in rear, closer in 9th halfway, improved to be prominent when slight mistake last, no extra and one pace run-in, 4th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Roachdale House (11-8) at Sligo 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Balofilo 25-1 (11-0) Mid-division on outer, ridden in 6th before 2 out, no impression, 6th of 15, 13l behind Hello Sweetie (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f hcp gd in Jul.
Coherent (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Soon mid-division, 10th from 4th, no impression approaching 2 out, soon no extra, 12th of 16, 27 3/4l behind Touch Of Gold (10-12) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Balinaboola Lass (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Prominent and disputed, led 4th, ridden and strongly pressed before 2 out, headed 2 out, pressed for 2nd last, 2nd and kept on same pace run-in, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 6l behind Trade Marked (10-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Ten Theatre (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Mid-division early, 7th from 6th, slight mistake 4 out, chased leaders into straight, soon weakened, tailed off, 15th of 17, dist behind Pixie Lane (10-10) at Cork 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Ceide Fields 10-1 (9-10) Prominent and ran freely, not fluent at 1st and 2nd, 2nd after 4th, progress to dispute lead before 2 out where not fluent, weakened quickly after 2 out, 10th of 12, 21 1/2l behind Top Othe Ra (10-11) at Galway 2m hcp sft in Aug.
Toor General (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Towards rear, mistake 1st and not fluent at times, pushed along from 3 out and no impression from next, 11th of 14, 35 1/4l behind Bhutan (11-6) at Tipperary 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Jul.
Ardview Boy (IRE) 3-1 (10-9) Led, edged left before 4th, headed approaching last, no extra flat, 4th of 6, 6 1/4l behind Weapon Of Choice (11-3) at Perth 2m hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Baron Von Chill 20-1 (11-2) In rear, 16th after 5th, took closer order after 3 out, improved to 3rd 2 out where mistake and unseated rider, at Limerick 2m hcp gd in Jul.
I'm Serious (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Chased leader, 4th after 5th, 5th at 6th, weakened after 7th, 13th of 18, 29 1/4l behind Silent Sun (11-5) at Limerick 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Rock On Barney (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 2nd 4 out, ridden and disputed lead briefly after 2 out, soon headed and weakened, 11th of 16, 28 1/4l behind Beneficial Society (10-11) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul.