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15:50 Galway - 2 August 2017 - Racecard - Horse Racing - Sporting Life
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15:50 Galway

Wednesday 2 August 2017

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Tote Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle

  • 4YO plus  |   2m 110y  |   Good  |   17 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 15:50  |   Winning time: 3m 49.9s
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Horse silk
La Bella Vida17
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-8| J: A W Short(7)| T: Miss E Doyle| OR:  118| D
16/1
Loves a battle and this uphill finish should suit her, good winner at Sligo in April when last seen (claimed some useful scalps) and with trip and ground ideal here, ought to go close.
2
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Hello Sweetiet8
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-6| J: J J Slevin(3)| T: P E Collins| OR:  116| D
10/1
Has been pretty consistent this spring/summer and was on the scoresheet again at Ballinrobe on her latest start. Trip and likely ground fine but handicapper has had his say now, so she'll need to improve again.
3
Horse silk
Holly Flightt108
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-6| J: P Townend| T: A Fleming| OR:  116
16/1
Lightly raced, won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle after an absence last year so break no problem. Didn't fare too badly against Fridaynightlights in a big field handicap at Fairyhouse and may have more to offer.
4
Horse silk
Just Janice27
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-6| J: Ruby Walsh| T: J E Kiely| OR:  116
4/1
In good form at present and followed up her Clonmel hurdles win with an equally worth second to William B at Bellewstown, but this drop back in trip possibly not in her favour. Not discounted in such good form but others preferred.
5
Horse silk
Our Kylie20
Age: 5|  Weight: 11-6| J: D E Mullins| T: B Ellison| OR:  116| CD
7/1
Wins plenty for one of her ability, including taking this event last year. Warmed up for this by winning on the Flat at Carlisle and stiff tracks suit her well. Repeat of last year not discounted from 8lb higher.
6
Horse silk
Lilly The Lionessh13
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-5| J: C Brassil(5)| T: G J Power| OR:  115| CD
33/1
In good form last summer, winning three, and does have a C&D win to her name, but recent form has fallen away and she needs a return to her better form to get involved in such a competitive event.
7
Horse silk
Miss Eyecatcherh69
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-5| J: D J Mullins| T: R J McGrath| OR:  115| D
14/1
Winner at Wexford in April (soft) and won't mind any rain that falls, but handicapper looks to be in charge since then and he's slow to release his grip. May find this trip on the short side too.
8
Horse silk
The Birdie Crowe11
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-2| J: M J Bolger| T: Mrs J Harrington| OR:  112| CD
11/2
Improving and looks to have plenty more to offer after a solid win at Limerick on her latest start. Has already won a bumper here so no issues with the track, represents a top yard and no surprise if she goes close here.
9
Horse silk
Lily Yeatsh,t60
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-1| J: C D Timmons(3)| T: S Crawley| OR:  111| D
25/1
Good sort that pays her way, and back to form latest with a chase success at Tramore. May not want too much rain to fall, but that aside, should give another good account of herself.
10
Horse silk
Rosie Alice89
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-11| J: D N Russell| T: C Byrnes| OR:  107| D
3/1
Stuck to the task to finish fifth at Cork latest but that was over half a mile further and this drop back in trip isn't necessarily a positive. Will be staying on late but may find the principals too speedy.
11
Horse silk
My Painterp,t15
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-9| J: D G Hogan| T: D Hogan| OR:  105| D
16/1
Infrequent winner (just 2-38 overall) but in good form o the Flat at present and went close to making it three wins at Killarney over a mile latest, getting beaten on the bob. Probably biting off a bit more than she can chew here.
12
Horse silk
Shaluna10
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-5| J: B Hayes| T: J J Hanlon| OR:  101| D
33/1
Found a weak race at Towcester in April but hasn't pulled up any trees since. wouldn't want the ground too soft and just looks a little outclassed here.
13
Horse silk
Gracemount12
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-4| J: S W Flanagan| T: S Doyle| OR:  100
14/1
Knocking on the door in maiden hurdles but has looked a little one-paced at times, and this drop back to 2m isn't necessarily in her favour. Needs a good pace to aim at and may find others quicker anyway.
14
Horse silk
Maudlin Magdalen17
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-3| J: R Loughran| T: D Kinsella| OR:  99
16/1
Form is improving lately and she took another small step forward when second to Roachdale House at Sligo latest. Has won in a big field before and with no trip or ground worries, may go well.
15
Horse silk
Pat's Oscar26
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-13| J: C D Meehan(7)| T: G Elliott| OR:  95
25/1
Won a heavy-ground bumper at Sligo last year but little to write home about since. Goes handicapping on a basement mark for a top yard, however, so worth a glance in the market at least.
16
Horse silk
Touch Of Goldh13
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-13| J: D E Splaine| T: M Kennedy| OR:  100| D
16/1
Probably needs the rain to stay away, but is only 4 and going the right way based on her win at Killarney last time. Up 6lb for that but surely more to offer, so not discounted.
17
Horse silk
Alaliya50
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-10| J: Alain Cawley| T: G T Lynch| OR:  97
33/1
Sent off big prices lately and not showing enough to think she can take a hand here. Makes little appeal.

Forecasts

Rosie Alice (3/1), Just Janice (4/1), The Birdie Crowe (11/2), Our Kylie (7/1), Hello Sweetie (10/1), Miss Eyecatcher (14/1), Gracemount (14/1), Holly Flight (16/1), La Bella Vida (16/1), Touch Of Gold (16/1), My Painter (16/1), Maudlin Magdalen (16/1), Pat's Oscar (25/1), Lily Yeats (25/1), Shaluna (33/1), Lilly The Lioness (33/1), Alaliya (33/1)

15:50 Galway - 2 August 2017 - Racecard - Horse Racing - Sporting Life

Plenty of these bring good form to the table. Hello Sweetie is improving quickly and although she may need a bit more here, she should go well. Our Kylie have been brilliantly placed by connections and a repeat of last year's win can't be ruled out. But the vote goes to top weight LA BELLA VIDA who is more versatile ground-wise than a few here and for whom this track should play to her strengths. Pat's Oscar needs a look in the market, and both Maudlin Magdalen and Just Janice need consideration in an open race.
  1. La Bella Vida
  2. Our Kylie
  3. Maudlin Magdalen

Prize Money

1st: €21,524.002nd: €6,650.003rd: €3,150.004th: €1,400.005th: €525.00

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