Racecards
15:15 Galway (IRE)
Ladbrokes Handicap Hurdle (Grade B)
- 17 Runners
- Distance: 2m 6f 168y
- Going: Good to Yielding (Good in places)
- Surface: Turf
- €80,001 added
- Winner: €47,200
- 2nd: €15,199
- 3rd: €7,200
- 4th: €3,200
Totalize
14- Form 20/544-1
- Age 7
- Weight 11-10
- Official Rating 137
- Trainer B Ellison
- Jockey D E Mullins
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, progress into 3rd before last and challenged under pressure run-in, kept on one pace
- Form 117P-98
- Age 9
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer A Lynch
- Jockey D N Russell
chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and lost place after 3 out, under pressure in 12th after 2 out, kept on run-in to go 5th close home
- Form 1125P-2
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer R P Rath
- Jockey J J Slevin
tracked leaders, slow 3rd, 3rd halfway, pushed along and lost place approaching 2 out, soon no extra and weakened, eased run-in, completely tailed off
- Form 61161-1
- Age 6
- Weight 11-5
- Official Rating 132
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Ruby Walsh
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, progress to lead after 2 out, ridden and headed briefly after last, under pressure and rallied strongly, kept on well closing stages
- Form 2F33P-2
- Age 7
- Weight 11-0
- Official Rating 127
- Trainer E Doyle
- Jockey M J Ferris
always rear, never a factor, detached after 3 out, weakened, completely tailed off
- Form 253-737
- Age 7
- Weight 10-13
- Official Rating 126
- Trainer J Nash
- Jockey M A Enright
chased leaders, slightly hampered on inner after 5th, 10th halfway, pushed along and towards rear after 3 out, kept on one pace in straight
- Form 091-060
- Age 6
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer A J Martin
- Jockey D Meyler
always towards rear, never a factor, detached and pulled up after 3 out
Misty Lady (IRE)
195- Form 112660-
- Age 7
- Weight 10-12
- Official Rating 125
- Trainer J Cullen
- Jockey S W Flanagan
led, ridden and headed after 2 out, no impression in 4th last, no extra
- Form U427-U4
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer J E Kiely
- Jockey A McCurtin
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden after 2 out and no impression in 6th last, no extra
- Form 16440-4
- Age 7
- Weight 10-11
- Official Rating 124
- Trainer G Elliott
- Jockey J W Kennedy
rear of mid-division, 14th halfway, some progress on outer 2 out, soon ridden and no impression in 9th last, kept on one pace
- Form 0596-21
- Age 6
- Weight 10-9
- Official Rating 122
- Trainer D McDonogh
- Jockey P Townend
mid-division, 11th on outer halfway, pushed along and no impression 2 out, 12th approaching last, kept on one pace
- Form 451/1U2
- Age 12
- Weight 10-8
- Official Rating 121
towards rear, some progress in 10th 2 out, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace
- Form 1045-1B
- Age 6
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey D J Mullins
towards rear, 13th halfway, some progress on inner in 8th 2 out, ridden in 7th last and no extra run-in
- Form 5500-27
- Age 8
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer Peter Fahey
- Jockey K C Sexton
rear of mid-division, 12th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 10th before last, kept on one pace
- Form 6-25118
- Age 7
- Weight 10-5
- Official Rating 118
- Trainer Miss D O'Shea
- Jockey Rachael Blackmore
mid-division, 9th halfway, progress after 3 out and 3rd next, challenged last where slight mistake and rider lost iron, ridden and led briefly run-in, no impression on winner close home
- Form 41-3211
- Age 4
- Weight 10-0
- Official Rating 106
- Trainer G P Cromwell
- Jockey J B Kane
rear of mid-division, progress on inner into 6th halfway, ridden to go 5th last, kept on one pace run-in
Verdict
Plain Talking showed great resolution to hold off the gambled-on Sea Light over slightly shorter here on Wednesday and should go well again but a 7lb penalty in this better race may just prove too much. Gavin Cromwell also runs Elusive Ivy, who was brought down in the race won by Our Kylie here on Wednesday when well supported. Brian Ellison trained that winner so Totalize is respected after his victory in a strong handicap at Market Rasen while Grade 3 winner Moylisha Tim made a bold bid to make all over 3m at Tipperary and was only passed at the final flight by Marinero, who ran well here on Thursday. Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh won the big hurdle race here on Thursday and WESTERNER LADY can add to the champion trainer's impressive total at the Festival. She's very progressive and though up 11lb for her latest success over today's rival Ibsen at Killarney her rider had plenty up his sleeve and a hat-trick beckons. Delegate completed a double in novice company and was in touch when stumbling and unseating his rider in the race won by Bel Sas here on Thursday so connections will be looking for compensation. Some Hawk was around three lengths behind Plain Talking at Roscommon and the revised weights give him a good chance of reversing the places.
Formwatch
Totalize 5-1 (11-1) Mid-division but in touch, switched left and headway after 2 out, soon chasing leaders, ran on to lead closing stages, all out, won at Market Rasen 2m 5f hcp (2) gd in Jul beating Forever Field (10-6) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Jarob 12-1 (11-8) Mid-division early, slight mistake 3rd, towards rear halfway, ridden 3 out, no impression in 8th entering straight, kept on one pace, 8th of 13, 10 3/4l behind Gusty Rocky (10-10) at Gowran Park 3m hcp gd in Jun.
Moylisha Tim (IRE) 5-1 (11-10) Led, not fluent at 7th, ridden and strongly pressed entering straight, not fluent 2 out, soon headed, no impression on winner run-in, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Marinero (11-10) at Tipperary 3m gd in Jul.
Westerner Lady (IRE) 4-1fav (11-3) Chased leader, led after 5th, asserted before last, pushed out run-in, comfortably, won at Killarney 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul beating Ibsen (11-4) by 2 3/4l, 13 ran.
Cliffside Park (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) Held up, ran freely, pulled way into 2nd before 5th and led 9th, pushed along and strongly pressed 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, no impression on winner run-in, 2nd of 4, 3l behind Unic De Bersy (11-10) at Tramore 2m 6f gd in May.
Massini's Trap (IRE) 14-1 (11-8) Mid-division, slight mistake 1st, ridden 3 out, 6th 2 out, no extra before last, 7th of 13, 8 1/2l behind Westerner Lady (11-3) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Cassells Rock (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division for most, ridden and no impression 3 out, weakened and tailed off, 11th of 15, dist behind Shanpallas (11-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Misty Lady (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) Led, headed before 3rd, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 6th and slight mistake 2 out, soon no extra, weakened, jumped right last, 17th of 23, dist behind Henry Higgins (10-10) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Master Appeal (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, ridden into 7th 2 out, no impression in 6th last, kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 13, 6 3/4l behind Westerner Lady (11-3) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Wrath Of Titans (IRE) 8-1 (10-1) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 3 out, no impression in 4th 2 out, kept on one pace from before last, 4th of 15, 13 1/4l behind Pleasant Company (11-1) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Little Haarth (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Mid-division, 6th 4 out, headway into 3rd 2 out, ridden to lead before last, stayed on well run-in, easily, won at Ballinrobe 2m 5f hcp gd in Jul beating Round Tower (11-6) by 9l, 10 ran.
Some Hawk 9-2jfav (11-6) A little keen, soon tracked leaders, 4th after 3rd, mistake 7th, wandered from before 2 out where challenged, one pace run-in, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Plain Talking (9-12) at Roscommon 2m 4f hcp sft in Jun.
Aughnacurraveel (IRE) 20-1 (11-8) Soon chased leaders, closed up 4 out, led approaching straight, narrowly headed and kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Steamboat Bill (11-10) at Roscommon 3m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Elusive Ivy (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Soon chased leaders, brought down 7th, at Galway 2m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Mine Now (IRE) 8-1 (11-8) Soon mid-division, progress 4 out, chased leaders straight, kept on same pace from 2 out, 7th of 15, 13l behind Steamboat Bill (11-10) at Roscommon 3m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Supreme Vinnie (IRE) 10-3fav (11-9) Ran 5th on inner, 4th at 4th, progress to lead narrowly after 2 out, weakened to 7th before last, eased after last, 8th of 12, 14l behind Chitu (11-9) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Plain Talking (IRE) 10-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, closed to challenge 2 out, led before last, kept on well run-in, all out, won at Galway 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Jul beating Sea Light (11-1) by 1/2l, 19 ran.
Delegate 5-1 (11-12) Mid-division, unseated rider on flat after 7th, at Galway 2m 5f Good - Yielding in Jul.
Ibsen (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden into 2nd 2 out, no impression on winner and slight mistake last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Westerner Lady (11-3) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul.