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Going - NH: Soft. Flat: Heavy. Fine
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Formscan By John O'Riordan - With just the two starts to his name PORTLAND remains a relatively unexposed colt who has the potential to do better. A promising third on his debut at the Curragh in June, the son of Dubawi was somewhat disappointing when only beating one home at Tipperary next time. However, he was forced to make the running on that occasion and still looked very green. The Aidan O'Brien trained juvenile holds a couple of decent entries, so is clearly expected to progress. Jakajaro ran out a very impressive winner on his handicap debut at the Curragh last month. Despite a subsequent 12lb rise, the David Marnane trained colt should be a serious contender. Lia Fail needed every yard of this trip when winning at Down Royal on her latest start. The Inns Of Court filly shouldn't be discounted in receipt of weight from her main rivals.

14
34
Portland (IRE) b c 9-10

Dubawi (IRE)-Zagitova(Galileo)

(31) (Michael Tabor, Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier)
Rated 90

22
6031
Jakajaro (IRE) b g 9-6

Too Darn Hot (GB)-Summer Flower(Oasis Dream)

(14) (Mrs Fitri Hay)
Rated 86

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Jakajaro (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Nika Pika (IRE)1
22nd Jul 2023 Curragh(6f , Flat Hcap, Soft (yielding in places)) Jakajaro (IRE) 1st (15/2 8-12 Rated 74) L T McAteer 4.88L in front of Nika Pika (IRE) 3rd (50/1 8-7 Rated 69) L F Roche (9 ran)
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33
4571
Lia Fail (IRE) b f 8-7

Inns Of Court (IRE)-Balqaa(Invasor)

(43) d1 (Michael Mulvany)
Rated 72

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Lia Fail (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Nika Pika (IRE)1
24th Apr 2023 Naas(5f 205yds, Flat Maiden, Soft to Heavy) Lia Fail (IRE) 4th (14/1 9-2) G F Carroll .75L in front of Nika Pika (IRE) 5th (18/1 9-2) J A Heffernan (9 ran)
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41
5083
Nika Pika (IRE) b f 8-7

Estidhkaar (IRE)-Lady Alibi(Muhtathir)

ts2(14) (Mrs Shauna Kelly)
Rated 69

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Nika Pika (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Lia Fail (IRE)1
24th Apr 2023 Naas(5f 205yds, Flat Maiden, Soft to Heavy) Lia Fail (IRE) 4th (14/1 9-2) G F Carroll .75L in front of Nika Pika (IRE) 5th (18/1 9-2) J A Heffernan (9 ran)
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Jakajaro (IRE)1
22nd Jul 2023 Curragh(6f , Flat Hcap, Soft (yielding in places)) Jakajaro (IRE) 1st (15/2 8-12 Rated 74) L T McAteer 4.88L in front of Nika Pika (IRE) 3rd (50/1 8-7 Rated 69) L F Roche (9 ran)
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Long Handicap Lia Fail 8-6, Nika Pika 8-3.

First Time - In a Flat Handicap Lia Fail, Portland» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 11/8 Portland, 6/4 Jakajaro, 9/2 Lia Fail, 10/1 Nika Pika.

Previous Years
2022 Pandora Lovegood 2 9-3 G F Carroll 15/8Fav (Joseph G Murphy) (Drawn 5)
2021 Pragmatism 2 9-5 K J Manning 9/2 (J S Bolger) (Drawn 6)
2019 Blazing Beat 2 9-7 D O'Brien 2/1 (A P O'Brien) (Drawn 3)
2018 Rinty Maginty 2 7-11 D E Sheehy 8/1 (Kevin Prendergast) (Drawn 3)
2017 Deep Breath 2 8-11 P J Smullen 3/1 (Joseph G Murphy) (Drawn 3)
2016 Firey Speech 2 9-7 P J Smullen 11/4Fav (D K Weld) (Drawn 6)
2015 Waipu Cove 2 8-6 L F Roche 7/2 (G M Lyons) (Drawn 4)
2014 Yulong Xiongba 2 8-3 R Coakley 9/2 (J P Murtagh) (Drawn 5)
2013 Focussed 2 9-4 K J Manning 6/1 (Brendan W Duke) (Drawn 5)
2012 Cest Notre Gris 2 8-10 D P McDonogh 7/1 (J T Gorman) (Drawn 6)
2011 Vault 2 9-4 J P O'Brien 4/1 (A P O'Brien) (Drawn 2)
2010 Hope Of An Angel 2 8-3 M Harley 12/1 (Niall Moran) (Drawn 3)
2009 Black Quartz 2 9-7 J P Murtagh 4/5Fav (A P O'Brien) (Drawn 9)
2008 Thecreditcrunchie 2 9-1 W M Lordan 100/30 (T Stack) (Drawn 2)
2007 Bunsen Burner 2 8-9 K J Manning 9/2 (J S Bolger) (Drawn 1)
2006 Hammers Boy 2 9-4 W J Lee 3/1Fav (T Stack) (Drawn 1)
2005 An Tadh 2 9-6 T P O'Shea 7/2 (G M Lyons) (Drawn 8)
2004 Alayan 2 9-5 M J Kinane 7/2Fav (John M Oxx) (Drawn 12)
2003 Steel Light 2 9-7 P J Smullen 11/4Fav (D K Weld) (Drawn 5)
2002 Feabhas 2 9-5 K J Manning 11/2 (J S Bolger) (Drawn 10)
2001 Brooklyn 2 9-7 J P Murtagh 2/1Fav (Edward Lynam) (Drawn 5)
2000 Like A Dream 2 9-0 J A Heffernan 9/2 (M J Tynan) (Drawn 6)
1999 Anzari 2 9-7 J P Murtagh 5/4Fav (John M Oxx) (Drawn 8)
1998 Aeraiocht 2 9-1 K J Manning 8/1 (J S Bolger) (Drawn 12)
1997 Ten Tricks 2 8-10 P J Smullen 8/1 (Augustine Leahy) (Drawn 3)
1996 Gaultier Gale 2 8-9 J A Heffernan 11/2 (A P O'Brien) (Drawn 8)
1995 Vivo 2 9-2 J P Murtagh 7/4Fav (John M Oxx) (Drawn 7)
1994 Oh'Cecilia 2 8-6 J F Egan 9/2 (Patrick J Flynn) (Drawn 6)
1993 Spring Force 2 9-1 W J Supple 12/1 (Patrick Prendergast) (Drawn 7)
1992 Earl Of Barking 2 8-11 B J Walsh 6/4Fav (Kevin Prendergast) (Drawn 7)
1991 Mohawk Trail 2 8-3 M J Kinane 4/1 (M A O'Toole) (Drawn 5)
1990 Patently Clear 2 7-3 R Hughes 12/1 (John J McLoughlin) (Drawn 7)

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

Trainer/Jockey In Form last 21 days

Trainer/Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
David Marnane/L T McAteer
1
7
14

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
A P O'Brien
5
18
27

Michael Mulvany
2
12
16

David Marnane
1
9
11

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
C D Hayes
4
33
12

L T McAteer
3
19
15

J A Heffernan
1
17
5

For Jockeys in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Galway

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
A P O'Brien
23
124
19

Michael Mulvany
10
165
6

David Marnane
5
111
5

Patrick Magee
0
24
0

For Trainers in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Galway

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
J A Heffernan
51
556
9

C D Hayes
40
503
8

L F Roche
18
213
8

L T McAteer
5
76
7

For Jockeys in this race

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