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Going - Hurdle/Flat - Soft, Chase - Soft to Heavy. Going has been changed to Soft to Heavy after the second race.. Raining
Jackpot Pool - 50,000.00 Winning Units - 8 Dividend - 4,687.40. Placepot Pool - 30,303.65 Winning Units - 15.34 Dividend - 1,480.70. Tote Aggregate - 817570.00.
1st

Back Me Up (IRE) 11-1 (John P McManus )
(4:33.1 13.10 secs faster on today's going ) Rated 95
Bob Back (USA) - Nakuru (IRE)(Mandalus)
Breeder - Michael Foley
(4:33.1 13.10 secs faster on today's going ) Rated 95
Bob Back (USA) - Nakuru (IRE)(Mandalus)
Breeder - Michael Foley
SP 11/1

mid-division, 11th halfway, 7th and headway 4 out, 4th after 3 out, improved to lead approaching straight, clear before last, stayed on well, easily
2nd
7L

Rainbow Dash (IRE) 11-6 (Niall Mellon , Fergal Gaughran & David P Foran)
(4:34.6) Rated 104
Rainbow Quest (USA) - High Spirited(Shirley Heights)
Breeder - Airlie Stud & Thomas Pilkington
(4:34.6) Rated 104
Rainbow Quest (USA) - High Spirited(Shirley Heights)
Breeder - Airlie Stud & Thomas Pilkington
SP 16/1

mid-division early, progress halfway, 3rd 4 out, 2nd next, ridden to challenge before straight, moderate 2nd and kept on from last
3rd
1.75L

Sharadi (IRE) 11-2 (Exors Of Late P Joseph Kelly )
(4:35.0) Rated 96
Desert Sun (GB) - Sharadiya (IRE)(Akarad (FR))
Breeder - HH Aga Khan Studs SC
(4:35.0) Rated 96
Desert Sun (GB) - Sharadiya (IRE)(Akarad (FR))
Breeder - HH Aga Khan Studs SC
SP 5/1

always prominent, 5th after halfway, ridden to 4th before straight, kept on same pace under pressure
4th
2.5L

Ringned (IRE) 11-6 (J O'Reilly )
(4:35.6) Rated 104
Desert Sun (GB) - Beebeep (IRE)(Distinctly North (USA))
Breeder - Joseph O'Reilly
(4:35.6) Rated 104
Desert Sun (GB) - Beebeep (IRE)(Distinctly North (USA))
Breeder - Joseph O'Reilly
SP 20/1

led early, settled 2nd, led again 3 out, headed before last, kept on same pace
5th
2.5L

Noble Commander (IRE) 11-11 (Tough Times Syndicate )
(4:36.2) Rated 105
Charente River (IRE) - Fern Fields (IRE)(Be My Native (USA))
Breeder - Edward Sexton
(4:36.2) Rated 105
Charente River (IRE) - Fern Fields (IRE)(Be My Native (USA))
Breeder - Edward Sexton
SP 20/1

mid-division, 10th halfway, progress into moderate 7th approaching last, kept on
6th
shd

Media Queen (IRE) 11-10 (P Duddy )
(4:36.2) Rated 101
Oscar (IRE) - Torgyl(Sayyaf)
Breeder - John Hanly
(4:36.2) Rated 101
Oscar (IRE) - Torgyl(Sayyaf)
Breeder - John Hanly
SP 4/1fav

held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, moderate 5th before last, kept on same pace run-in
7th
2L

King Ali (IRE) 11-5 (Patrick P Kennedy )
(4:36.7) Rated 103
King's Theatre (IRE) - Petrine (IRE)(Petorius)
Breeder - Limestone Stud
(4:36.7) Rated 103
King's Theatre (IRE) - Petrine (IRE)(Petorius)
Breeder - Limestone Stud
SP 25/1

towards rear, progress into moderate 8th before straight, kept on
8th
10L

Francis Du Mesnil (FR) 10-12 (Mr Richard Prince )
(4:38.9) Rated 96
Saint Preuil (FR) - Franciscaine (FR)(Legend of France (USA))
Breeder - Jim Kelly
(4:38.9) Rated 96
Saint Preuil (FR) - Franciscaine (FR)(Legend of France (USA))
Breeder - Jim Kelly
SP 14/1

held up, 10th and progress 3 out, soon ridden, no extra before last
9th
0.75L

Piper's Knowe (IRE) 11-12 (ASIS Syndicate )
(4:39.0) Rated 103
Needle Gun (IRE) - Sister Rose (IRE)(Roselier (FR))
Breeder - Harold Byrne
(4:39.0) Rated 103
Needle Gun (IRE) - Sister Rose (IRE)(Roselier (FR))
Breeder - Harold Byrne
SP 9/1

chased leaders, 8th halfway, 7th approaching 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
10th
1.25L

Quai Du Roi (IRE) 11-3 (It Could Be Worse Syndicate )
(4:39.3) Rated 97
Desert King (IRE) - Emly Express (IRE)(High Estate)
Breeder - Twelve Oaks Stud
(4:39.3) Rated 97
Desert King (IRE) - Emly Express (IRE)(High Estate)
Breeder - Twelve Oaks Stud
SP 20/1

chased leaders, 9th halfway, lost place before 3 out, kept on same pace from before last
11th
0.5L

Root Cause (GB) 11-7 (Rod Mills & Danny Hutton )
(4:39.4) Rated 98
Linamix (FR) - Bolas (GB)(Unfuwain (USA))
Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd
(4:39.4) Rated 98
Linamix (FR) - Bolas (GB)(Unfuwain (USA))
Breeder - Juddmonte Farms Ltd
SP 20/1

towards rear, kept on same pace from 3 out
12th
shd

Backtothekingsnest (IRE) 11-7 (James Coen )
(4:39.4) Rated 98
King's Theatre (IRE) - Back To The Nest (IRE)(Bob Back (USA))
Breeder - John O'Connor
(4:39.4) Rated 98
King's Theatre (IRE) - Back To The Nest (IRE)(Bob Back (USA))
Breeder - John O'Connor
SP 14/1

tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, weakened before straight
13th
13L

Dark Arctic (IRE) 11-7 (Zero Eight Thirty Syndicate )
(4:42.3) Rated 98
Alderbrook (GB) - Arctic Banner (IRE)(Arctic Lord)
Breeder - Mary Tynan Phelan
(4:42.3) Rated 98
Alderbrook (GB) - Arctic Banner (IRE)(Arctic Lord)
Breeder - Mary Tynan Phelan
SP 8/1

held up towards rear, progress 4 out, 8th after 3 out, soon no extra
14th
12L

Dani's Girl (IRE) 11-3 (Mr Clive Craig )
(4:45.1) Rated 101
Second Empire (IRE) - Quench The Lamp (IRE)(Glow (USA))
Breeder - R.S Bennett
(4:45.1) Rated 101
Second Empire (IRE) - Quench The Lamp (IRE)(Glow (USA))
Breeder - R.S Bennett
SP 14/1

rear of mid-division, 13th halfway, 11th and effort 3 out, soon no extra
15th
2L

Dromore Express (IRE) 10-13 (Michael E Hallinan )
(4:45.6) Rated 95
Great Commotion (USA) - Wintersalts (IRE)(Salt Dome (USA))
Breeder - Anthony Byrne
(4:45.6) Rated 95
Great Commotion (USA) - Wintersalts (IRE)(Salt Dome (USA))
Breeder - Anthony Byrne
SP 20/1

mid-division, 12th halfway, no impression from after 4 out
16th
4L

Turks Wood (IRE) 11-5 (Magestic Syndicate )
(4:46.4) Rated 103
Charnwood Forest (IRE) - Nairasha (IRE)(Niniski (USA))
Breeder - Bo Helander
(4:46.4) Rated 103
Charnwood Forest (IRE) - Nairasha (IRE)(Niniski (USA))
Breeder - Bo Helander
SP 25/1

prominent, settled 3rd, ridden and weakened from 5 out
17th
20L

Gerannjo (IRE) 11-0 (Mrs Bernadette O'Brien )
(4:50.8) Rated 98
Beneficial (GB) - Hot Line (IRE)(Riverhead (USA))
Breeder - Patrick Cummins
(4:50.8) Rated 98
Beneficial (GB) - Hot Line (IRE)(Riverhead (USA))
Breeder - Patrick Cummins
SP 33/1

soon led, ridden and headed approaching 3 out, weakened quickly, trailing before straight
18th
5L

Our Western Boy (GB) 11-1 (James Joseph O'Neill )
(4:52.1) Rated 97
Needle Gun (IRE) - Highland Spirit (GB)(Scottish Reel)
(4:52.1) Rated 97
Needle Gun (IRE) - Highland Spirit (GB)(Scottish Reel)
SP 33/1

always in rear, trailing from 3 out
19th
2L

Fly To Dubai (IRE) 11-1 (P Jordan )
(4:52.5) Rated 97
Fly To The Stars (GB) - Morna's Fan (FR)(Lear Fan (USA))
Breeder - John Malone
(4:52.5) Rated 97
Fly To The Stars (GB) - Morna's Fan (FR)(Lear Fan (USA))
Breeder - John Malone
SP 20/1

prominent, 5th halfway, 6th 4 out, weakened approaching 3 out, soon trailing
fell

Billy No Mates (IRE) 11-5 (Celtic Park Syndicate )
Rated 99
Old Vic - Shilling Hill (IRE)(Supreme Leader)
Rated 99
Old Vic - Shilling Hill (IRE)(Supreme Leader)
SP 8/1

mid-division, fell 4th
Off 5.10
Time 4m. 33.10 secs, which is 13.10 secs faster than the course average on today's going
Tote Exacta- €371.30
Tote Trifecta- €218.00.
Time 4m. 33.10 secs, which is 13.10 secs faster than the course average on today's going
Tote Exacta- €371.30
Tote Trifecta- €218.00.
Non runners What's New (ground), Games (ground), Mister Matt

Cheltenham Tips

The horse handles this ground very well and that's why we took out What's New on account of the change in ground. It's great to get a winner at the Galway Festival. Padraig gave him a great ride and the race really worked out well for him.
C Roche, trainer



