14:50 Galway
Thursday 3 August 2017
All13:4014:1514:5015:2516:0016:3517:1518:00
Guinness Draught Handicap
- 4YO plus  |  1m 98y  |  Soft  |  18 Runners  |  Turf  |   Weighed In
- Off time: 14:51Â Â |Â Â Winning time: 1m 50.18s
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Not scored for over two years but has proved very competitive all season off this sort of mark, again running well when finishing third over 1m (good) at the Curragh last month. Solid place credentials once again.
Recording her second success of 2017 when running out the 7L winner of a handicap over an extended 1m1f at Clonmel (good to firm) in May. Below that level in the face of two stiffer tasks since and done no favours by the draw here.
A winner over 7f at this meeting a year ago and not disgraced off higher marks on occasions since over longer trips, though below par at the Curragh last time over 1m4f. Drops back in distance.
Off the mark over 7f at Fairyhouse in June on good ground but didn't fire when tackling the mile at Limerick 24 hours later. Struggled badly dropping to 7f at the Curragh last time and cheekpieces are now reached for.
Much-improved of late, winning over 1m at Navan in May and also over 1m2f (good) at Ballinrobe last month, beating Vastonea by 4L. Hard to rule out in current mood but has 7lb rise and an awkward draw against her.
Sprang a 33/1 surprise over 7f at York in June and proved that was no fluke when also winning over 7f at Ayr (good) last time out, having finished a respectable 3L fourth over 1m at York in between. Should remain competitive.
Had a decent strike rate for previous yard (six wins) but has found it tough since switching to this trainer. Mark continues to slide and didn't run badly over a mile at the Killarney last time out when third behind Secret Wizard.
Won a race for John Oxx over 1m3f two years ago but has had an interrupted career since then and showed little in a maiden hurdle on his only run for this yard on Boxing Day. Absence since, best watched.
Rattled off a four-timer back in 2016 but has largely struggled from his revised mark since, though much more encouraging signs when a runner-up over 1m (good) at Naas last time. Each-way prospects.
Won races for Jim Culloty and going great guns for this yard, scoring twice over hurdles before swooping late to win a shade cosily over 7f here on Tuesday. This extra furlong should be in his favour and will be hard to beat under a 6lb penalty.
Lightly-raced sort who flattered to deceive early on but proved a revelation on his first run since being gelded when winning a handicap over 1m2f (soft) at Leopardstown in April. Outside draw makes task difficult as he drops in trip.
A winning debutant at this meeting three years ago but has surprisingly failed to add to his tally in 16 subsequent starts. Not disgraced when a close-up fifth over 1m2f at the Curragh last time out and looks to have slipped to a workable mark.
Failed to trouble the judge in his first 11 starts but took advantage of a falling mark to finally oblige over an extended 1m1f at Gowran Park last time out. Raised 7lb now and others more persuasive.
Raised 8lb for dead-heating with Settle For Red over 1m (yielding to soft) at Leopardstown in the early part of June and has struggled badly twice since then. Others look better handicapped and draw far from ideal.
Gained the last of his five career wins in this race 12 months ago (7lb lower mark) and has performed creditably in the main since, prior to a below par effort at Bellewston latest. Draw has been kind and no surprise to see him in the mix.
Two wins from 12 starts and down to a lenient handicap mark now based on solid efforts at Limerick and Naas recently over much further. Short of room when only 11th behind Knockmaole Boy over an inadequate 7f here on Tuesday but more in favour now.
Winning chaser with Gordon Elliott who has improved since his relatively recent switch to the Flat. Potentially well-treated on the evidence of a second-place effort at Killarney (1m3f, yielding) two runs back but question marks over this shorter trip.
A winner on this course in the distance past but has become increasingly hard to win with and has shown very little to enthuse over in recent starts. RESERVE.
Non-Runners
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(6)
Stipulate2
Weight: 9-13|Â Â Age: 8
T: B Ellison  J: Ronan Whelan
NR
Forecasts
Knockmaole Boy (3/1), Clonard Street (7/1), Collision Course (8/1), Spruce Meadows (9/1), Be Kool (10/1), Aussie Valentine (10/1), Tribal Path (11/1), Ace Of Diamonds (14/1), Remarkable Lady (16/1), Beau Et Sublime (16/1), Stipulate (16/1), Dinkum Diamond (20/1), Elm Grove (20/1), Total Demolition (20/1), Fountain (20/1), Cairdiuil (25/1), Roibeard (25/1), Nebulla (33/1), Snoozing Indian (40/1)
KNOCKMAOLE BOY has proved a revelation for Gordon Elliot and there was a lot to like about the way he swooped to win over an inadequate-looking seven furlongs here on Tuesday. If anything, he is sure to appreciate the extra furlong on offer and it would be no surprise to see him defy a 6lb penalty, providing the race hasn't come too soon. English raider Be Kool, Remarkable Lady and Ace of Diamonds are also of interest despite potentially tricky draws, whilst last year's winner, Total Demolition, and Clonard Street are also live contenders at likely bigger prices.
- Knockmaole Boy
- Remarkable Lady
- Clonard Street
Prize Money
1st: €12,320.002nd: €3,820.003rd: €1,821.004th: €820.005th: €321.00
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