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16:52 Galway

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COLM QUINN BMW Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 3m 0f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Galway

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.70
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 6-0005

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

Has shown glimpses of ability in four hurdle starts over shorter; 2m at this track last time was too sharp and should do better over this trip.

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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

19th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 91y

19:37 Ballinrobe

Shotgun Jack

12st 4lb

J: Ms E C Costello

T: Patrick G Kelly

led, faced challenge after 2 out, headed approaching last, soon weakened

16/1

6th

6

21st Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 70y

16:33 Cork

Shotgun Jack

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

Too keen last time out on handicap debut but had won in good style on both his previous starts on similar ground to what he will get here; type to bounce back and freshened up with 84-day break.

6/1

0

3

28th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 0y

15:15 Limerick

Shotgun Jack

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

took keen hold, prominent, soon went second, pecked on landing 6th, led narrowly 7th, clear with one other 8th, headed after 2 out (usual 3 out), soon weakened, pulled up approaching last

7/2

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 0-7433

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict

Maiden after 13 runs but decent efforts on last three starts, including here the last twice; probably found 2m a bit sharp last time and this trip should suit better.

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Verdict Starting price

8th

17

23rd May 2024

Good

2m 6f 160y

20:00 Limerick

Getaway Master

11st 5lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Richard James Daniels

in touch with leaders, midfield when jumped slightly right and not fluent 10th

6th

2

11th Apr 2024

Heavy

2m 3f 0y

16:55 Limerick

Getaway Master

11st 12lb

J: Diarmuid Moloney

T: Richard James Daniels

Raised 12lb for breakthrough course win a month ago; rider's claim may enable him to uphold form with third-placed Grace Faraday.

3/1

1st

19

10th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 60y

15:10 Limerick

Getaway Master

11st 0lb

T: Richard James Daniels

midfield, headway from 3 out, went second 2 out, shaken up and went clear approaching last, pushed out and went further clear run-in

8/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 325355 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict

Won a division of this race last year off a mark of 82; several solid runs in defeat this year and a repeat of the best of those would see him involved.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

26th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:45 Galway

Meehall

12st 0lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

in touch with leaders, not fluent 9th

11/2

3rd

9

28th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 7f 180y

17:05 Listowel

Meehall

10st 12lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: E McNamara

Second runner for yard; won over this trip at Killarney (gd/yld) last time in a first-time hood; handles soft ground too; 7lb higher but can go well.

7/2

1st

10

22nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:36 Killarney

Meehall

11st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: E McNamara

pressed leader, challenging before 5 out, ridden and led after 2 out, went clear run-in

12/1

Form: P-6906 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

Dual winner over this trip but has been regressive this year; was poor at Clonmel last time and has to rebound.

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Verdict Starting price

5th

12

16th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 193y

16:50 Thurles

Well Polly

10st 2lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Miss J M Lee

2-29 over hurdles, suited by 3m; never better than fourth in seven outings in 2023; hard to fancy; in rear on chase debut at Cork in January.

20/1

8th

12

6th Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:32 Cork

Well Polly

11st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: Miss J M Lee

Dual hurdle winner; struggling for form in that sphere of late and she's hard to recommend on chase debut.

50/1

6th

10

21st Nov 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 100y

15:20 Limerick

Well Polly

11st 3lb

J: Daniel King

T: Miss J M Lee

Two wins, including this race last year off 4lb higher; was beaten 18l at Galway last time and will have to show more but a chance if she does.

13/2

Form: -8890U

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict

A glimpse of ability in maidens and was shaping better on third handicap start at Listowel last time when badly hampered two out; same mark and one to consider.

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Verdict Starting price

6th

17

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 100y

13:55 Navan

Jeriko De Baune

10st 9lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

towards rear

33/1

5th

7

24th Oct 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 118y

15:38 Clonmel

Jeriko De Baune

11st 2lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

reluctant to race

10/1

9th

14

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:37 Listowel

Jeriko De Baune

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

Improver since switching to handicaps, winning two of his last five starts and was only beaten 2l into third at Cork over 3m when last seen in March; 4lb higher here and ground should be in his favour.

14/1

Form: P0/047

Last run: 61 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict

Maiden has been well beaten on all starts and makes little appeal.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

18

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 141y

18:40 Sligo

Thats Me Finished

10st 13lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Third reserve; hasn't shown much form over hurdles or fences but yard is going well so not ruled out.

9th

13

16th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:00 Clonmel

Thats Me Finished

10st 13lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

midfield

20/1

9th

10

23rd Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

12:10 Thurles

Thats Me Finished

11st 12lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

always behind, didn't jump well

100/1

Form: 67-P47

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

Maiden was a close 4th at Sligo in August but below that level at Kilbeggan two weeks after; needs that best form after a break.

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Verdict Starting price

10th

1

14th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 7y

13:10 Naas

Black Barrel

11st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J A Nash

Went closest over hurdles when 4th in a 3m Sligo handicap in August but disappointing since and is rated only 81.

33/1

7th

11

28th Oct 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:52 Galway

Black Barrel

11st 1lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

Maiden was a close 4th at Sligo in August but below that level at Kilbeggan two weeks after; needs that best form after a break.

16/1

7th

12

8th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:47 Kilbeggan

Black Barrel

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

towards rear of midfield, some headway 3 out, weakened after 2 out

6/1

Form: P/0/78

Last run: 116 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

Point' winner is a maiden under rules; well held over hurdles and fences earlier this year after a long absence; major improvement needed.

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7th

6

(10)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

Le Boulevardier

9st 4lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Point and 3m hurdle winner (on good to soft) with previous trainer; pulled up in 3m1f hurdle latest; well beaten in all three Flat starts in Ireland but if he could transfer his jumps ability to this sphere he would be interesting; worth a market check.

14/1

2

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

Le Boulevardier

11st 12lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary Moore

Landed a gamble for previous Irish stable when reportedly enjoying the drier ground over 3m at Ludlow (good to soft; these aids combined for first time), where he was up in the van throughout and won by 4.5l; raised 6lb and interesting to see what Gary Moore can do with him.

5/2

1st

4

27th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 5

14:15 Ludlow

Le Boulevardier

11st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Won a point but no joy as yet under rules (0-16) and hasn't shown much spark over hurdles or fences since returning from an absence; has travelled from Ireland but has a good bit to prove right now; cheekpieces (last worn in 2021) return.

14/1

Form: 6020

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict

Was a remote 2nd in a Perth novice hurdle but was since well beaten in a Punchestown handicap; up in trip but plenty more required.

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9

7th Dec 2024

Soft

2m 3f 173y

Class 3

12:40 Sandown

Mermaids Cave

11st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: James Owen

Record of 4-8 since joining the up-and-coming James Owen; never dangerous at Wincanton (race won by Larchmont Lass) most recently but can't be written off yet.

12/1

7th

11

9th Nov 2024

Good

2m 5f 82y

Class 2

13:45 Wincanton

Mermaids Cave

10st 10lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: James Owen

Claimed out of a seller in March and is 4-7 for new stable, the latest win gained at Bangor (2m3f, soft) last month; recent 4lb rise does not look excessive and 7lb claimer Callum Pritchard is enlisted; might still have even more to offer if this race is run to suit her usual patient tactics.

7/1

1st

8

29th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 123y

Class 4

13:50 Bangor-on-Dee

Mermaids Cave

11st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: James Owen

held up in rear, steady headway after 3 out, went third 2 out, pushed along and kept on well approaching last, ridden run-in, led final 110yds, won going away

13/2

Form: 58953

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict

Best efforts have come on last two starts, here over 2m6f and Listowel over 3m, both off this mark; needs a bit more but is one to consider.

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12th

9

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 74y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Jacks Fancy

11st 3lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Placed in 3m Listowel handicap in September on softish ground; last month's comeback run at Tramore was disappointing (raced lazily) and needs to come on a ton for it.

9/1

11th

12

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 110y

17:40 Tramore

Jacks Fancy

11st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Placed in staying handicaps at Galway and Listowel in September, absent since tame effort at former venue in October; improvement needed.

8/1

Form: 673P-3

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict

Maiden has finished in the frame a few times, notably on return from a year's absence at Killarney last time; this softer ground may not fully suit but should still be able to get involved.

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11th

2

28th Oct 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:52 Galway

Pour The Wine

11st 13lb

J: Eamonn Fitzgerald

T: Peter Fahey

Maiden has finished in the frame a few times, notably on return from a year's absence at Killarney last time; this softer ground may not fully suit but should still be able to get involved.

5/1

3rd

6

1st Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 180y

15:35 Killarney

Pour The Wine

11st 6lb

J: Eamonn Fitzgerald

T: Peter Fahey

Placed in 2m5f Sligo handicap but has been off over a year; taken out because of soft ground lately.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 9167-0

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict

Sole win under rules came in a Limerick handicap over 2m6f in March; well below that level in three runs since and needs a return to her best.

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0

4

27th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 6f 120y

13:27 Limerick

Merry Moves

10st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mrs Grainne M O’Connor

Made a good fist of things on intial start over fences but largely downhill in the interim and she will need the big guns to underperform here to make a lasting impression.

66/1

8th

9

12th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 194y

15:00 Punchestown

Merry Moves

11st 3lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Mrs Grainne M O’Connor

Won 2m6f Limerick handicap in March off 87 (soft) for today's rider but disappointing until more encouraging third over this trip at Fairyhouse last month in today's headgear combination; one to consider.

10/1

Form: 776462

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict

Maiden after 16 hurdle runs but has been placed a number of times up to 2m7f; was a fine 2nd on chasing debut at Tramore last time and is one to consider.

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2

27th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 5f 89y

Class 5

13:15 Market Rasen

Knocknagappagh

11st 13lb

J: Charlie Hammond

T: Stuart Edmunds

Runner-up three times over fences but otherwise a longstanding maiden in Ireland and lacks recent match practice; market may give further guidance on stable debut.

16/1

6th

13

22nd Apr 2024

Soft

2m 5f 180y

18:10 Tramore

Knocknagappagh

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Longstanding maiden but runner-up in three of her five chases and didn't appear to give her running last time at Ayr; each-way claims if back to best.

14/1

4

13th Feb 2024

Soft

2m 4f 110y

Class 4

14:45 Ayr

Knocknagappagh

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Peter Fahey

Irish raider; 0-23 overall but has taken pretty well to fences this season and stuck to her task when second of ten at Punchestown (2m3f, soft) last month; Brian Hughes takes the ride here; no surprise if she features.

4/1

Form: -0087P C

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 1lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

Course winner over 2m6f last year on good ground; soundly beaten mixing hurdles and fences since; others preferred.

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14th

12

28th Oct 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:52 Galway

Crimson Chief

11st 1lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: J Morrison

Course winner over 2m6f last year on good ground; soundly beaten mixing hurdles and fences since; others preferred.

28/1

0

10

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

14:40 Listowel

Crimson Chief

11st 6lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: J Morrison

Soundly beaten in six races since winning over an extended 2m6f at Galway just over a year ago; up against it at this stage of his career.

16/1

7th

4

15th Sep 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:55 Ballinrobe

Crimson Chief

11st 10lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: J Morrison

Won back-to-back over fences and hurdles this time last year; not much since but better for recent Kilbeggan run after 100-day absence; stays well but needs decent ground.

12/1

Form: 25800-

Last run: 212 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict

Tailed-off in this race on testing ground last year and only one run since; best watched.

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17

21st May 2024

Good

2m 7f 144y

17:00 Punchestown

Back The West

10st 6lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: I Madden

Now 0-17 an absent since October so hard to see that scenario changing here.

25/1

0

13

28th Oct 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:52 Galway

Back The West

10st 13lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: I Madden

Tailed-off in this race on testing ground last year and only one run since; best watched.

40/1

10th

17

30th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 7f 130y

16:52 Naas

Back The West

10st 13lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: I Madden

Best form is on better ground than this and he was tailed off on heavy at Galway when last seen; off 152 days.

40/1

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Payout
Exacta €648.00
Straight Forecast €445.50
Tricast €2945.00
Trifecta €3743.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Mermaids Cave

SPOTLIGHT:

Jacks Fancy

The Irish Sun:

Pour The Wine

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Getaway Master