14:55 Galway

Monday 18 September 2017

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galwayraces.com Maiden Hurdle

  • 5YO plus  |   2m 5f 50y  |   Soft (Yielding in places)  |   12 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:56  |   Winning time: 5m 14.4s
1st
Horse silk
5
611-12
5/4f
T: N MeadeJ: S W Flanagan
Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved into 2nd after 2 out when hampered on rail, soon ridden, challenged last, kept on to lead run-in, cosily op 6/4 tchd 6/5
2nd
Horse silk
2 ¼
8
511-12
13/8
T: A FlemingJ: D F O'Regan
Close up and disputed, led after 4th, soon clear, reduced advantage 5 out, pressed 2 out, ridden after 2 out, pressed again last, headed run-in and no extra closing stages tchd 7/4
3rd
Horse silk
16
7
12/1
T: S J MahonJ: K M Donoghue
Led and disputed, headed after 4th, close up and slight mistake 2 out, soon ridden, no extra in 3rd entering straight, kept on one pace
4th
Horse silk
10
2
13/2
T: G ElliottJ: D N Russell
Settled behind leaders, moderate 5th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace tchd 6/1
5th
Horse silk
16
6
20/1
T: Anthony CurranJ: A E Lynch
Held up in mid-division, slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden, no impression in moderate 7th 2 out, kept on one pace op 22/1
6th
Horse silk
11
9
33/1
T: S J MahonJ: J W Kennedy
Mid-division, moderate 6th halfway, progress into 4th after 3 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace
7th
Horse silk
3 ¼
12
18/1
T: Miss D O'SheaJ: Rachael Blackmore
Held up towards rear, ridden 3 out, no impression in moderate 8th 2 out, kept on one pace op 14/1
8th
Horse silk
2 ¼
1
66/1
T: D J RyanJ: Mr L P Gilligan (7)
Held up towards rear, progress into moderate 7th 3 out, ridden and no impression before next
9th
Horse silk
1 ½
4
66/1
T: S J MahonJ: D Meyler
Held up, mid-division before halfway, ridden towards rear 3 out, soon no impression
10th
Horse silk
36
3
100/1
T: Kevin McDonaghJ: J J Slevin (3)
Settled behind leaders, moderate 4th halfway, mistake 6th, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened before next, tailed off
11th
Horse silk
1 ½
11
50/1
T: D DonovanJ: D E Mullins
Always towards rear, ridden in rear 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, tailed off

Also Ran

F
Horse silk
10
66/1
T: S J MahonJ: C D Meehan (7)
Towards rear when fell 1st

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Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:€2.10Pl:€1.02, €1.30, €3.60EX:€4.70Trifecta:€22.90SF:€3.63

Forecasts

Moyross (5/4), Suncroft (13/8), Creadan Grae (13/2), Riverrainshine (12/1), The Rap Queen (18/1), Nomanbehind (20/1), Trump Sixteen (33/1), Kool Lady (50/1), Call Of The Loon (66/1), Manhatton Island (66/1), Ventura Boulevard (66/1), Leah's Little Star (100/1)

Verdict

Hurdling newcomers Moyross and Suncroft are much respected, with the former's trainer in flying form lately, and it won't be a surprise to see one or both going well in this contest. Fitness and experience jumping these flights sways the vote in favour of CREADAN GRAE, who was second last time at Down Royal and is a more assured stayer at this stage in his development. The Rap Queen is also worth considering having gained useful experience over the last month.
  1. Creadan Grae
  2. Moyross
  3. Suncroft

Prize Money

1st: €8,007.002nd: €2,483.003rd: €1,183.004th: €534.005th: €208.00

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