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15:35 Galway (IRE)
Download The Tote Mobile App E.B.F. Mares Handicap Hurdle
- 18 Runners
- Distance: 2m
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €21,000 added
- Winner: €13,649
- 2nd: €3,990
- 3rd: €1,890
- 4th: €630
- Form 166-611
- Age 6
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 116
- Trainer H De Bromhead
- Jockey D Robinson
slightly impeded start, took keen hold and tracked leaders, improved approaching 2 out, soon on terms, headed before straight, kept on same pace from last
- Form 5F2-212
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 115
stumbled slightly soon after start, held up, progress and bad mistake 3 out, squeezed for room on inner approaching 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
- Form 7793-86
- Age 10
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer John F Phelan
- Jockey D E Mullins
led, headed from 5th, back on terms from 6th, headed again and one pace from 2 out
- Form 2106-31
- Age 5
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer P Nolan
- Jockey J W Kennedy
held up, pushed along from 3 out, no extra next
- Form 133/71-1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 114
- Trainer George Baker
- Jockey Andrew Tinkler
soon towards rear, pushed along after 1st, last and under pressure from 3rd, behind and impeded 5th, pulled up after 3 out
- Form 5-72411
- Age 9
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 113
- Trainer N Lee
- Jockey A F O'Neill
soon prominent, led from 5th, mistake 6th, soon joined, not fluent 2 out, soon headed and no extra
- Form 9P-32P8
- Age 7
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 110
- Trainer S Byrne
- Jockey K C Sexton
held up, not fluent 2nd, fell 5th
- Form 824277-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer M Mulvany
- Jockey L P Dempsey
held up, not fluent and slightly impeded 5th, pushed along from 3 out, no impression next, soon no extra
- Form 614-412
- Age 8
- Weight 11-2
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer G J Power
- Jockey M A Enright
tracked leaders, not fluent 1st and some slight mistakes, challenged and led before straight, asserted from last, reduced lead but stayed on well close home
- Form 2276/23
- Age 8
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
held up towards rear, slightly impeded 5th, progress to track leaders approaching 2 out, challenged last, soon no impression until closed and kept on well without reaching winner close home
- Form 423022
- Age 6
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer Patrick Cronin
- Jockey P A Gallagher
always prominent, no impression and not fluent last, kept on same pace
- Form 07720-1
- Age 6
- Weight 10-10
- Official Rating 102
- Trainer A J Black
- Jockey J L Cullen
soon chased leaders, slight mistake 5th, soon reminders and under pressure, no extra and eased after 3 out
- Form 4/426F-2
- Age 6
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 99
held up, squeezed for room on inner after 4th, improved to chase leaders and not much room approaching straight, soon ridden on outer, kept on same pace from before last
- Form 4P-U539
- Age 5
- Weight 10-7
- Official Rating 99
- Trainer T P O'Connor
- Jockey J M Moore
chased leaders, slight mistake 3 out, soon pushed along, no extra next
- Form 48-0073
- Age 7
- Weight 10-3
- Official Rating 95
- Trainer S J Mahon
- Jockey R C Colgan
soon mid-division, not fluent 5th, no impression and not fluent last, one pace
- Form 080150-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-2
- Official Rating 94
- Trainer J P Dempsey
- Jockey J J Burke
held up, soon towards rear, ridden from 3 out, no impression next, soon no extra
- Form 6890-92
- Age 8
- Weight 9-11
- Official Rating 89
- Trainer N Lee
- Jockey S A Shortall
soon mid-division, improved approaching 2 out, soon chased leaders, kept on same pace straight
- Form 764
- Age 4
- Weight 9-10
- Official Rating 93
- Trainer D Kinsella
- Jockey C D Maxwell
reared up at start and towards rear, took keen hold, slight mistake 4th, under pressure from 3 out, no impression next and not fluent, not fluent last, one pace
- Form 7586-90
- Age 9
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 100
Previous results
In depth
Verdict
Damefirth scored over fences at Clonmel before reverting to hurdles with a victory at Kilbeggan for which she's been raised 7lb. This is much tougher with George Baker's Red Four a very interesting entry as she won a handicap on the Flat at Windsor by nine lengths when the going was heavy and has won her last two over timber. Supreme Vic has really found her form though a 7lb rise for last week's Ballinrobe victory gives her more to do while Dancing Meadows has yet to win over hurdles and her bumper victories came on quick ground. Crystal Earth ran well on the Flat at Bellewstown last time but was behind Lilly The Lioness at Wexford earlier and the latter has since run very well over fences. THE NUTCRACKER beat Supreme Vic at Ballinrobe in May and has since run well in a conditions race at Down Royal. She's only five and is entitled to progress further so gets the vote in a tight handicap.
Formwatch
Damefirth (IRE) 2-1fav (11-7) Soon chased leaders, 5th before 4th, soon 3rd, led after 3 out travelling smoothly, pushed along from 2 out, mistake last, stayed on well run-in, won at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Jul beating Do Na Paisti (11-4) by 1 3/4l, 13 ran.
The Nutcracker (IRE) 9-2 (11-3) Settled in 4th, improved into 3rd 4 out, ridden in 2nd before last and wandered slightly, kept on same pace run-in, no impression on winner, 2nd of 8, 3 1/4l behind Queen Alphabet (11-3) at Down Royal 2m gd in Jun.
Dazzling Susie (IRE) 33-1 (10-3) Towards rear, slight mistake 6th, slightly impeded 4 out, some headway straight, kept on same pace from 2 out,, 6th of 14, 18l behind Enjoy Responsibly (10-6) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
I'm All You Need (IRE) 5-2fav (11-1) Chased leaders, moderate 3rd halfway, closed 4 out and soon 2nd, led next, pushed out briefly to assert after 2 out, easily, won at Wexford 2m 4f gd in Jun beating Well Tuned (11-7) by 6l, 11 ran.
Red Four 4-7fav (11-10) won at Les Landes 2m gf in May beating Pomander (9-10) by 7l, 3 ran.
Supreme Vic (IRE) 4-1fav (11-9) Soon chased leader, 2nd halfway, improved to dispute 4 out, soon clear of field, led after 2 out, ridden entering straight, kept on well, reduced advantage close home, won at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jul beating Blackandamber Vic (10-3) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Catimini (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Hampered after 1st, held up, 9th at 4th, slipped slightly on bend after 4 out, detached from before 3 out, no extra and eased next, 8th of 13, 25 3/4l behind Damefirth (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Annagh Haven (IRE) 6-1fav (8-9) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along approaching straight and 3rd 2f out, soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace, 4th of 6, 6 3/4l behind Wood Breizh (9-10) at Tipperary 1m 6f hcp gf in Jul.
Lilly The Lioness (IRE) 3-1fav (11-5) Close up, jumped right 3rd, on terms 6th, soon led, slight mistake 7th, pressed 2 out, headed between last 2, kept on same pace run-in,, 2nd of 10, 2l behind Tisamystery (11-12) at Tipperary 2m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Crystal Earth (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Soon tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along 3f out, challenged 2f out, every chance and kept on well without quite matching winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Sherlock Holmes (9-3) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp gf in Jul.
Give Her Bach (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Chased leader, closed to challenge 3 out, led before 2 out, headed and not fluent last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Beautiful Ben (11-1) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Havana Dancer (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Chased leader, closed and on terms from 2 out where slightly hampered, led before straight, pressed and edged left before last, stayed on well run-in,, won at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in Jun beating Sophie's World (11-0) by 1/2l, 17 ran.
Colla Pier (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Held up, stumbled slightly after 2nd, 11th at 5th, pushed along from 4 out, headway when soon not much room on inner, switched left between last 2, challenged run-in, kept on without matching winner close home, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind To Choose (11-12) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gf in Jul.
Madaboy Cross (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 8th after 7th, niggled along before 3 out, ridden after 3 out, 9th 2 out, no extra, 9th of 13, 15 1/2l behind Kris Kindle (10-13) at Killarney 2m 4f mdn gd in Jul.
Lost Book (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, ridden into 5th after 2 out, no impression in 4th entering straight, stayed on into 3rd run-in and kept on closing stages, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Kylecrue (10-11) at Ballinrobe 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jul.
Anotherlady (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Prominent, slightly slow 1st, not fluent 4th, 5th from 6th, pushed along from 4 out, no extra from after 2 out, 10th of 14, 20 1/4l behind Corporate Box (11-8) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp sft in Apr.
Blackandamber Vic (IRE) 7-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, moderate 3rd before 3 out where slight mistake, ridden after 2 out, stayed on into 2nd before straight, kept on without reaching winner run-in, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Supreme Vic (11-9) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jul.
Queen Matilda (IRE) 66-1 (10-8) Held up, 9th from 4th, under pressure from 3 out, 7th approaching straight, chased leaders last, kept on without threatening run-in, 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind The Scourge (11-6) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn gd in Jul.
Dancing Meadows (IRE) 7-2fav (10-7) Held up towards rear, mistake 7th, headway approaching 2 out, went 2nd last, no impression on winner, stayed on, 2nd of 10, 3l behind Jalingo (10-11) at Perth 2m 4f mdn (5) gd in Jul.
Nurse Ryan (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Towards rear, mistake 1st, slight mistake 3 out, no impression approaching straight, one pace,, 10th of 15, 21 1/4l behind Tempo Mac (11-5) at Clonmel 2m hcp gd in Jun.