Racecards
19:45 Galway (IRE)
Hop House 13 (Pro/Am) Flat Race
- 12 Runners
- Distance: 2m 150y
- Going: Good
- Surface: Turf
- €12,000 added
- Winner: €7,200
- 2nd: €2,400
- 3rd: €1,200
- 4th: €600
- Form FF/10-71
- Age 6
- Weight 12-3
- Official Rating 113
- Trainer E Mullins
- Jockey M P O'Connor
made all, 4 lengths clear halfway, reduced advantage 6f out, travelled well 2f out, ridden and asserted under 1f out, kept on strongly, comfortably
- Form 1
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer E Mullins
- Jockey Mr P Byrnes
rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, 6th 6f out, headway over 2f out, ridden in 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace in 3rd under 1f out
- Form 05-61
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
- Trainer R A Foley
- Jockey Miss E A Lalor
soon tracked leader and ran freely, 2nd halfway, closed 6f out, lost place on inner over 3f out, one paced over 1f out
- Form 5232-1
- Age 5
- Weight 12-0
tracked leader, 3rd halfway, 4th 6f out, bumped under 4f out, not much room and lost place 2 1/2f out, ridden and kept on same pace to 6th close home, no danger
- Form 1-81
- Age 4
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer Mrs D Foster
- Jockey Mr J J Codd
in touch, 4th halfway, 3rd 6f out, closed under 4f out, under pressure 2f out, weakened in 3rd over 1f out
- Form 56-1
- Age 4
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer T Mullins
- Jockey Mr C Mullins
rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, progress and ridden under 2f out, kept on one pace in 4th under 1f out
- Form 1
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Miss J Townend
ran freely in mid-division on outer, 6th halfway, 7th 6f out, headway on outer over 3f out, under pressure 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
- Form 9-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer B T Murphy
- Jockey S Fitzgerald
towards rear, 11th halfway, weakened and detached over 2f out, never a factor, tailed off
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer Miss S J Harty
- Jockey Mr D Roche
rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, under pressure and dropped to rear over 3f out, weakened and detached over 2f out, tailed off
- Form 8-06
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer D E Fitzgerald
- Jockey Miss R Murphy
in rear, 12th halfway, under pressure in 10th over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, never a factor
- Age 5
- Weight 11-7
- Trainer P Corcoran
- Jockey Mr D O'Connor
towards rear, 10th halfway, ridden and progress under 1f out, kept on, never nearer
- Form 1
- Age 4
- Weight 11-3
- Trainer W P Mullins
- Jockey Mr P W Mullins
chased leader, 5th halfway, bumped rival under 4f out, soon progress, 2nd 1 1/2f out, came wide entering straight, ridden 1f out, no impression on winner, kept on same pace
Verdict
This rates the most competitive bumper of the season by far with no less than nine last-time winners in opposition. Willie Mullins is happy to pitch two unbeaten mares in against the boys with Patrick Mullins choosing Ashroe Diamond, who dotted up in a Wexford bumper. The form is not overly strong but the stylish manner of her win was evident. However, DANI BARCELONA also scored on her Clonmel debut with the minimum of fuss and may offer more value, having proved herself on forecast conditions whereas her stablemate's victory came on a very testing surface. Emmet Mullins fields a promising trio of recent winners of which Lahinch Three may prove best and Gris Majeur was another who scored in effortless fashion recently and is a danger to all under Jamie Codd.
Formwatch
The Gossiper (IRE) 7-4fav (12-2) Made all, pressed 2f out, soon pushed along and edged left 1f out, kept on well final 100 yards, won at Down Royal 2m gd in Jun beating Esperti (11-4) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Lahinch Three (IRE) 5-6fav (12-2) Mid-division on outer, good headway 4f out, 2nd 3f out, led 2f out, soon ridden, went clear 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, comfortably, won at Kilbeggan 2m gd in Jun beating Bowtie (12-2) by 7l, 15 ran.
Moulane West (IRE) 17-2 (12-2) Prominent, soon chased clear leader, closed halfway, led 2f out, asserted and stayed on well from over 1f out, won at Killarney 2m 1f gd in Jul beating Ultima Thule (12-2) by 9l, 14 ran.
Sin A Bhfuil (IRE) 10-11fav (11-9) Tracked leaders on inner, pushed along 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Bellewstown 2m 1f stks gd in Jul beating Don't Tell Grandad (11-9) by 9l, 12 ran.
Gris Majeur (FR) 11-4 (11-12) Raced in rear, good progress from 4f out and close in 7th 3f out, rapid headway to lead over 1f out and soon went clear, kept on well inside final furlong, easily, won at Downpatrick 2m 3f gd in Jul beating Rightful Mind (12-2) by 13l, 11 ran.
Hey Johnny (IRE) 11-2 (11-9) Held up in rear, headway after halfway and 5th 3f out, pushed along and headway entering straight, ridden and led over 150 yards out, kept on well, won at Ballinrobe 2m Soft - Heavy in May beating Howyabud (11-9) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Dani Barcelona (IRE) 8-13fav (11-11) Tracked leaders on outer, 5th halfway, headway to challenge approaching straight and led under 2f out, pushed along 1f out and soon asserted, kept on well, won at Clonmel 2m gd in Jun beating Ask For Fame (11-6) by 4l, 13 ran.
Pierian Spring (IRE) 40-1 (11-11) A little keen, raced in 3rd early, soon chased leaders and off pace, pushed along 5f out, soon under pressure and no impression, weakened from under 4f out, tailed off, 9th of 13, dist behind Grand Paradis (11-11) at Fairyhouse 2m sft in Nov.
Slievenamon John (FR) Waldpark gelding out of Sancoin.
Up The Club (IRE) 300-1 (12-2) Waited with, soon towards rear, some headway on inner halfway, effort and kept on same pace straight, 6th of 14, 19 1/4l behind Moulane West (12-2) at Killarney 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Whispering Chance (IRE) Scorpion gelding out of Maria Washington.
Ashroe Diamond (IRE) 10-11fav (11-5) Mid-division, closer in 5th at halfway, headway to lead travelling well under 2f out, soon went clear, stayed on strongly final furlong, not extended, impressive, won at Wexford 2m Soft - Heavy in May beating Banntown Girl (11-11) by 14l, 12 ran.
Imperial Ruler (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Waited with, 10th approaching halfway, closed up to chase leaders from 4f out, travelling smoothly and slightly bumped early straight, led 1 1/2f out, ridden to assert from over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Tipperary 2m sft in May beating Kottayam (12-4) by 2 1/4l, 13 ran.
Burnin Rubber (IRE) 125-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, mistake 1st, never a factor, completely tailed off, 13th of 14, dist behind Versin Getorix (11-6) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn gd in Jul.
Deal Again (IRE) Jeremy gelding out of Gerannjo.