18:10 Galway

Wednesday 1 August 2018

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Tote Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle

Off time: 18:11 | Winning time: 4m 2.10s

Ellie Mac⁹⁷

Age: 5| Weight: 11-10| J: D P Holden⁽⁷⁾| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 121| D

17/2

Leopardstown maiden hurdle at Christmas and later outclassed in Grade 2 Mares Novices Hurdle at Cheltenham Festival. Better wen fourth in listed event at Punchestown in April and respected here despite plenty of weight to carry.

Form: P71004-

Teacher's Pet^p1,t³⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 11-9| J: B J Geraghty| T: J P Dempsey| OR: 120

16/1

Has fallen in three of last seven chase outings and reverts to timber this time. Fell last time out having previously finished second over fences at Limerick in May.

Form: FP84-2F

Cristal Icon³⁸

Age: 4| Weight: 11-8| J: D J Mullins| T: T Mullins| OR: 124| D

25/1

Won a Cork maiden hurdle in March this year then fine fourth in Grade 1 juvenile hurdle at Aintree following month. Has run creditably on the Flat of late over sprint distance and a mile. Interesting taking on older horses.

Form: 3514-9

Rosie Alice⁴⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-4| J: Darragh O'Keeffe⁽⁷⁾| T: C Byrnes| OR: 115| D

9/2

Favourite when runner-up in this race 12 months ago. 8lb higher this time around but ran out through rail last time over fences at Punchestown last month and hopefully has put that behind her.

Form: 3P77-0R

Like An Open Book⁴²

Age: 8| Weight: 11-3| J: Mark Walsh| T: J M Burke| OR: 114| D

20/1

Three wins over hurdles in last 12 months but looked handicapped to the limit when only fourth at Wexford in June and needs to take a step forward to get competitive.

Form: 3176-74

Shakadame²⁰

Age: 5| Weight: 11-3| J: Sean Flanagan| T: Barry J Murphy| OR: 114

66/1

Ex-French mare who won at Bordeaux on heavy ground in March 2017. Joined current yard only last month and was well beaten on Flat but remains relatively unexposed in this company and any market move would be worth noting.

Form: 314/423-

Timetoget⁴⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 11-3| J: Mr N J Redmond⁽⁷⁾| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 114| D

9/1

Beat 24 rivals in Punchestown maiden hurdle last time having gone close on previous two starts. Represents top yard still in form and appears on a fair mark for her handicap debut.

Form: F45-321

Lakemilan^h¹⁵

Age: 6| Weight: 11-2| J: Paul Townend| T: T O'Brien| OR: 113| D

14/1

Been campaigned over fences this year winning at Limerick in April and switches to hurdles now off a lower mark. Back in trip and top jockey booked.

Form: 551-U44

The Last Indian⁶⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 10-13| J: Simon Torrens⁽⁷⁾| T: A A Howard| OR: 110| D

6/1

In tremendous form having won five of her last seven starts, three on the Flat. Latterly won over this trip at Tipperary and Ballinrobe but asked her to race off a mark 14lb than her last win in May.

Form: 80/9-211

Ejayteekay⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: Robbie Colgan| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 109| D

20/1

Scored at Down Royal in May then went in again at Cork three weeks ago off 6lb higher mark. Runner-up off this 11lb higher rating last time so retains her form and is certainly not out of it given current form.

Form: 45-1012

Fiveaftermidnight⁶⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-12| J: J P O'Sullivan⁽⁷⁾| T: P J Rothwell| OR: 109

25/1

Yet to win in six starts but has finished second on her last two outings and only just missed out last time over 2m4f. Likes to lead so drop in trip may help and should give supporters a decent run for thier money.

Form: F/2842-2

Ayr Of Elegance²⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 10-11| J: D Robinson⁽³⁾| T: H De Bromhead| OR: 108| D

25/1

Won over two miles on the Flat in Britain for Philip Hide. three fair efforts for new yard this summer so far in maiden hurdle and interesting that they bring her here for her handicap bow. Definitely worth a second glance.

Form: 385

Misty Millie^t⁶⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 10-11| J: Jack Kennedy| T: G Donnelly| OR: 108| D

12/1

In good form in the spring winning at both Fairyhouse and Down Royal and returns from summer break with top rider replacing young conditional jockey.

Form: 04461-1

Presenting Mahler¹⁷

Age: 8| Weight: 10-11| J: Danny Mullins| T: J P Ryan| OR: 108| C| D

16/1

Up 5lb having sneaked home in six-runner affair at Sligo last time out and this looks much tougher. Did win on only previous visit here landing 2m2f chase, so track no problem.

Form: 372081

Biddy The Boss^t⁴⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 10-9| J: J B Kane⁽⁵⁾| T: G P Cromwell| OR: 106| BF| D

11/1

Fairyhouse bumper winner in October last year but yet to get her head in front after six starts over hurdles. Eased 1lb since last handicap start but this looks a tough ask.

Form: 956-248

Red Pearl^p,t⁴⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 10-9| J: D N Russell| T: S Ryan| OR: 106| D

8/1

Fair form in 2016/17 season then suffered setback and missed 13 months before fine second place in 25-runner June maiden hurdle. Handicap bow and if in similar form may well have her supporters.

Form: 7443/P-2

Drakaina^t²³

Age: 7| Weight: 10-8| J: Miss J M Cook⁽⁷⁾| T: Paul Power| OR: 105| D

14/1

Fair second at Wexford in June and had a spin on the Flat recently, but on balance needs to improve a few pounds to get into the mix in a decent race.

Form: 5221-52

Touch Of Gold^h¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-7| J: P D Kennedy| T: M Kennedy| OR: 104| D

20/1

Runner-up on her last two Flat starts but hasn't done so well of late with eight flights of hurdles in front of her. At the right end of the weights but others make more appeal.

Form: 0166-F9

Clementina³⁹

Age: 5| Weight: 10-5| J: A E Lynch| T: A J Martin| OR: 102

16/1

Has hinted there are races to be won with her before too long but hasn't put it together as yet. Represents shrewd connections so worth checking for any market move.

Form: 6/66F0-0

Rovetta¹⁹

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: M A Enright| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR: 100

33/1

Bits and pieces of form in maiden hurdles and represents top trainer so cannot be ruled out if she gets a run.

Form: 406

Non-Runners

Our Kylie¹⁹

Weight: 11-10| Age: 6

T: B Ellison J: J J Slevin

Solar Heat⁹

Weight: 10-3| Age: 9

T: Mrs D A Love J: Reserve 2

Creeping Ivy³⁶

Weight: 10-2| Age: 6

T: A J Martin J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Rosie Alice (9/2), The Last Indian (6/1), Red Pearl (8/1), Ellie Mac (17/2), Timetoget (9/1), Biddy The Boss (11/1), Misty Millie (12/1), Our Kylie (12/1), Lakemilan (14/1), Drakaina (14/1), Clementina (16/1), Presenting Mahler (16/1), Teacher's Pet (16/1), Creeping Ivy (16/1), Solar Heat (16/1), Like An Open Book (20/1), Ejayteekay (20/1), Touch Of Gold (20/1), Ayr Of Elegance (25/1), Fiveaftermidnight (25/1), Cristal Icon (25/1), Rovetta (33/1), Shakadame (66/1)

Brian Ellison's Our Kylie won this two years ago and another bod bid is anticipated, but TIMETOGET is very interesting on her handicap debut after an impresisve maiden success last time and looks worth chancing. Top weight Ellie Mac is not out of it and nor is Cristal Icon, fourth in Grade 1 in April. Shakadame, Lakemilan, Ayr Of Elegance and Red Pearl are others well worth considering.