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COLM QUINN BMW Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 3m 0f 0y
  • 15 runners
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COLM QUINN BMW Handicap Hurdle

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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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

21st Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

14:45 Limerick

Shotgun Jack

11st 11lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

travelled strongly, made all, not fluent 5th, faced challenge but going best before 2 out, clear when ridden before last, ran on, comfortably

6/1

1st

9

28th Oct 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:52 Galway

Shotgun Jack

11st 4lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Patrick G Kelly

took keen hold, towards rear early, midfield after 3rd, prominent after 6th, joined leader after 7th, pulled way into lead after 8th, went clear on inner before 2 out, ridden briefly run-in, pushed out, comfortably

16/1

5th

4

3rd Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 160y

15:00 Galway

Shotgun Jack

11st 5lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Patrick G Kelly

Maiden form appears weak but perhaps some chance that he will find his level in handicaps; local stable has been quiet in recent seasons.

14/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

14

28th Oct 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:52 Galway

Getaway Master

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Richard James Daniels

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.

5/1

3rd

10

3rd Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 160y

15:00 Galway

Getaway Master

10st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Richard James Daniels

in rear early, towards rear of midfield after 4th, headway before 2 out, left in fourth 2 out, soon ridden, not fluent last, kept on and went modest third towards finish

9/2

3rd

20

11th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 55y

17:40 Galway

Getaway Master

10st 13lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Richard James Daniels

held up in rear, headway on outer and went third before last, wandered around and no extra final 110yds

15/2

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

21st Nov 2023

Heavy

3m 0f 100y

15:20 Limerick

Meehall

11st 10lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E McNamara

Hurdle and chase winner last year has been consistent enough in defeat this year, with one of best efforts when 3rd over C&D in July; should be involved.

13/2

3rd

5

28th Oct 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:52 Galway

Meehall

11st 10lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

prominent, briefly disputed lead after 4th

8/1

5th

4

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

14:40 Listowel

Meehall

11st 10lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

Won over this trip at Galway last October; mostly running over fences this year, placed twice early in the season, also third over hurdles at Limerick in July; each way chance.

6/1

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

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

4th

10

28th Oct 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:52 Galway

Well Polly

11st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Miss J M Lee

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

25/1

6th

12

28th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 50y

15:40 Clonmel

Well Polly

11st 0lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Miss J M Lee

Has lost her way since winning over this far at Limerick last November and best watched for now.

14/1

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.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

17th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:10 Wexford

Jeriko De Baune

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

disputed lead early, not fluent 2nd, soon prominent, pressed leader 3 out, ridden to lead after last, stayed on

9/2

5th

4

28th Oct 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:52 Galway

Jeriko De Baune

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Philip Fenton

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.

14/1

0

6

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Jeriko De Baune

11st 9lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

midfield, headway after 3 out, keeping on and in touch with leaders when badly hampered by faller and unseated 2 out

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

23rd Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 0y

12:10 Thurles

That’s Me Finished

11st 12lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

always behind, didn't jump well

100/1

7th

5

10th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 3f 120y

15:12 Down Royal

That’s Me Finished

11st 12lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

80-rated hurdler; never in the first three in nine starts; can be ruled out.

66/1

6th

17

28th Oct 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:52 Galway

That’s Me Finished

10st 13lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

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

66/1

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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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

4th

11

23rd Aug 2023

Good

3m 1f 98y

19:40 Sligo

Black Barrel

10st 4lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

Run here a year ago (staying on over 2m2f) was okay but never went a yard on last month's Kilbeggan comeback after year's absence; step up in trip could suit but hard to fancy.

20/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

8th

8

28th Oct 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:52 Galway

Le Boulevardier

11st 4lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: S Curling

led narrowly or disputed lead, raced in second after 8th

25/1

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

15

28th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 5f 100y

14:30 Tramore

Mermaids Cave

10st 10lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Remote second in a Perth novice hurdle in September; has shown little in races closer to home.

20/1

9th

6

28th Oct 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:52 Galway

Mermaids Cave

11st 9lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

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.

16/1

12th

9

10th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Mermaids Cave

11st 5lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

midfield

22/1

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

28th Oct 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:52 Galway

Jacks Fancy

11st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

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.

7/2

3rd

11

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

14:40 Listowel

Jacks Fancy

11st 5lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Three maidens runs at up to 2m4f; improved when stepped up to 2m6f at Galway 11 days ago on handicap debut; one for the shortlist.

6/1

5th

13

11th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 55y

17:40 Galway

Jacks Fancy

11st 5lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Just a hint of ability in three maiden starts but could fare better on handicap debut for a top combination, so check for market srength.

9/1

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

24th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 110y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Merry Moves

11st 7lb

J: Mr J G Murphy

T: Mrs Grainne M O’Connor

prominent, disputed lead after 3 out, led narrowly before 2 out, headed after 2 out, steadied when not fluent last, soon lost second but kept on, no match for first two

14/1

12th

3

28th Oct 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:52 Galway

Merry Moves

11st 12lb

J: Paul Cawley

T: Mrs Grainne M O’Connor

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.

14/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

1

28th Oct 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:52 Galway

Knocknagappagh

12st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

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.

5/1

2nd

14

12th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 5f 150y

16:55 Tramore

Knocknagappagh

11st 5lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Peter Fahey

Record of 0-16 over hurdles but placed several times; has to bounce back from a poor Listowel effort now making chasing debut.

14/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

10th

17

29th Oct 2022

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:38 Galway

Back The West

11st 0lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: I Madden

0-14; big run when runner-up over fences in August; form dipped when returned to timber last time and has to prove himself on this ground.

16/1

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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