Racecards
18:45 Galway (IRE)
Arthur Guinness Handicap Hurdle (80-109)
- 20 Runners
- Distance: 2m 11y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €11,000 added
- Winner: €6,600
- 2nd: €2,200
- 3rd: €1,100
- 4th: €550
- Form 341P9-5
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer E McNamara
- Jockey J B Foley
chased leaders, not fluent 4th, 4th from halfway, lost place from 3 out, weakening when bad mistake next, soon no extra
Magic Sea (IRE)
182- Form 8180PP-
- Age 6
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer Mrs S Dawson
- Jockey E Walsh
towards rear, not fluent 2nd, 16th from halfway, pushed along from 3 out and no impression from before next
- Form P48750/
- Age 8
- Weight 12-0
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey S D Torrens
mid-division and 13th from halfway, some progress from 3 out and pushed along from next, ridden and no impression from before last, kept on same pace run-in
- Form 2F154P-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-13
- Official Rating 108
- Trainer Miss E McCutcheon
- Jockey C A Landers
chased leaders, not fluent at times, improved to lead before 2nd, headed before 3 out and weakened before next, pulled up before last
- Form 9-3R2
- Age 5
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 107
chased leaders and not fluent at times and 6th from halfway, ridden and went 2nd from 2 out, no impression from last and kept on same pace run-in
- Form 40404-2
- Age 7
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 107
- Trainer B McMahon
- Jockey P T Enright
mid-division and not fluent 2nd, 9th from halfway, pushed along from 3 out and soon collided with rail, ridden from next, no impression and kept on same pace from last
- Form 980-230
- Age 9
- Weight 11-12
- Official Rating 107
towards rear and 19th from halfway, pushed along from 3 out and no impression from next, some moderate late headway
- Form 01-8806
- Age 7
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer T O'Brien
- Jockey J J Slevin
led, headed and dropped to 2nd before 2nd, jumped right 3rd, ridden and weakened from 4 out, soon no extra
- Form F6713-6
- Age 9
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer D Commins
- Jockey D J McInerney
mid-division and 8th from halfway, took closer order before 3 out, not fluent in 4th next, soon lost place and weakened, kept on same pace from before last
- Form 5P7-09P
- Age 7
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer Ciaran Murphy
- Jockey P J Cawley
towards rear, bad mistake 1st and not fluent at times, in rear from halfway, ridden and no impression from 3 out, completely tailed off
- Form 9P20-55
- Age 8
- Weight 11-11
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer G Donnelly
- Jockey P J O'Hanlon
mid-division and 10th from halfway, pushed along before 2 out and soon no impression
- Form 3451-49
- Age 4
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey C P McNamara
towards rear on inner, 15th from halfway, pushed along from 3 out and no impression from next, some moderate late headway
- Form 535-122
- Age 5
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 105
- Trainer J P Dempsey
- Jockey L P Dempsey
chased leaders, 3rd from halfway, improved to lead before 3 out, ridden from last and kept on well run-in
- Form 4-54
- Age 4
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 109
- Trainer W Durkan
- Jockey Mr J Dunne
chased leaders and 5th from halfway, took closer order from 4 out and close in 2nd before 2 out, soon ridden and weakened, no extra in 5th from last and kept on same pace run-in
- Form 30PF-06
- Age 5
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey K C Sexton
mid-division and 12th from halfway, good progress before 2 out and went 4th before last where not fluent, ridden and no impression run-in, kept on same pace close home
- Form U0-1431
- Age 6
- Weight 11-9
- Official Rating 104
towards rear, hampered 1st and again slightly hampered 2nd, 18th from halfway, dropped to rear before 4 out and soon no extra, pulled up before last
Lunastar (IRE)
116- Form F64920-
- Age 7
- Weight 11-8
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer A Murray
- Jockey Eoin G Kelly
towards rear when hampered 1st, 14th from halfway, some progress on outer from 3 out, ridden and no impression from next
- Form 5-85
- Age 4
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 104
- Trainer B Connell
- Jockey S W Flanagan
mid-division and 11th from halfway, took closer order on outer from 3 out, not fluent next and soon ridden, no extra in 7th from last and kept on same pace run-in
- Form 246-347
- Age 4
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 104
towards rear, not fluent 2nd, 17th from halfway, pushed along from 3 out and no impression from before next
- Form 0866-2P
- Age 4
- Weight 11-4
- Official Rating 103
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey D J O'Keeffe
mid-division and 7th from halfway, took closer order before 3 out and 5th from next, pushed along before last and soon went 2nd, ridden run-in and kept on without threatening winner
- Form 0/01-126
- Age 7
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 102
- Form 0867-12
- Age 6
- Weight 11-7
- Official Rating 102
- Form 74-75
- Age 4
- Weight 11-3
- Official Rating 102
Verdict
Knight Of Malta placed on the Flat here on Tuesday and has bits of form which entitle him to respect under a 7lb claimer but Karawaan has gone up a pound for being beaten 10 lengths at Tipperary. Placed twice in maidens and only beaten a neck last time, KARAKHAN may have been let in lightly on his handicap debut though a case can be made for Clonmel and Roscommon winner Punters Poet and also the steadily-improving Clonbury Bridge, fitted with cheekpieces for the first time this evening.
Formwatch
Bear Claws (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, off pace early, closer in 3rd from 5th, under pressure and lost position after 2 out, no extra and mistake last, 5th of 6, 23 1/4l behind Goulane Chosen (12-0) at Sligo 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Magic Sea (IRE) 28-1 (11-7) Held up, ridden in 8th after 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, pulled up before 2 out, at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Vocarium (IRE) 66-1 (9-9) Chased leaders early, mid-division halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, 9th of 13, 23l behind No Say Ever (9-9) at Gowran Park 1m 6f mdn sft in Sep.
Convara (IRE) 25-1 (11-10) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden after 6 out, slow next and weakened, pulled up before 4 out, at Clonmel 2m 2f hcp hvy in Dec.
Karakhan (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Mid-division, headway into 6th 3 out, ridden in 4th approaching last, 3rd at last, 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on well to strongly press winner to line, 2nd of 15, nk behind Highstreet Roller (11-7) at Bellewstown 2m 1f mdn gd in Jul.
Karawaan (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, slow jump 2nd, closed from before 3 out, soon pushed along, chased winner and kept on same pace from 2 out, 2nd of 13, 10l behind Elegant Lass (11-7) at Tipperary 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Stamp Your Feet (IRE) 16-5fav (11-4) Chased leaders, soon 3rd, slight mistake 5 out, took closer order approaching 4 out, soon on terms, headed before 3 out, soon no extra and slight mistake 2 out, 10th of 11, dist behind Silver Planeur (10-3) at Sligo 3m 2f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Ballyadam Destiny 8-1 (11-11) Pushed along to lead, increased advantage after 2nd, not fluent at 3rd, not fluent at 7th and pecked, soon reduced advantage, slight mistake at 8th, headed over 3f out, weakened 2 out, 6th of 15, 11 1/2l behind Molly Wedger (11-8) at Tramore 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
First Touch (IRE) 4-1 (11-1) Mid-division early, not fluent 6th, soon disputed 6th, slight mistake 4 out, chased leaders and pushed along approaching straight, one pace and slight mistake last, 6th of 14, 13 3/4l behind Groveman (11-1) at Cork 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Gotthenod (IRE) 28-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, mistake 2nd, soon mid-division, mistake 6 out, soon towards rear, pulled up before 3 out, at Downpatrick 2m 7f gd in Jun.
Misty Millie (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Led, ridden and strongly pressed 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 2 3/4l behind Secret Sea (9-7) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Battle Of Benburb (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Mid-division early, closer in 6th halfway, slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden and no extra before next, 9th of 13, 14 1/2l behind Goulane Chosen (11-7) at Tramore 2m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Clonbury Bridge (IRE) 6-1 (11-8) Soon tracked leader, not fluent in 2nd at 6th, took closer order after 7th, led over 3f out, headed after 2 out, ridden before last, no impression on winner, 2nd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Molly Wedger (11-8) at Tramore 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Decimal Day (IRE) 50-1 (9-7) Soon led, joined 5f out, ridden and headed 2 1/2f out, no extra, 10th of 19, 5 1/2l behind No Thanks (8-13) at Galway 2m hcp sft in Jul.
Insane Bolt (IRE) 66-1 (9-12) Towards rear, pushed along approaching straight and rear of mid-division over 2f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 8th of 15, 11 1/2l behind National Ballet (8-12) at Limerick 1m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Punters Poet (IRE) 5-1 (8-7) Towards rear, 9th 3 1/2f out, pushed along over 2f out, progress and ridden over 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 6th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Buckman Tavern (10-2) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Lunastar (IRE) 25-1 (10-4) Towards rear, ridden and no impression approaching 2 out, never a factor, 12th of 22, 35 3/4l behind Stand Off (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Hgranca De Thaix (FR) 9-1 (11-8) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, moderate 8th before last, kept on one pace, 5th of 23, 18 1/4l behind Persia (11-8) at Punchestown 2m mdn sft in May.
Knight Of Malta (USA) 17-2 (10-0) Disputed lead, pushed along and pressed 2f out, soon ridden and headed, no impression over 1f out, 3rd when edged left 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 9 1/4l behind Emilie Gray (9-2) at Galway 7f mdn sft in Jul.
Brides Hill (IRE) 9-2 (11-2) Held up, ridden and no impression before 3 out, soon pulled up, at Tipperary 2m hcp hvy in May.
Getaway Queen (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Waited with towards rear, closed up from 4 out, tracked leaders next, effort 2 out, challenged run-in, kept on without quite matching winner closing stages, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Call Me Dolly (11-4) at Sligo 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Good World (IRE) 13-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 2 out, ridden and went 2nd approaching last, strongly pressed winner inside final furlong, stayed on well, just failed, 2nd of 21, shd behind Call Me Dolly (11-13) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Hurricane Alex 50-1 (11-9) Settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, ridden before straight, under pressure in 6th 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 18, 10 1/4l behind Ilmig (11-9) at Cork 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Jul.