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  3. Thu, 30th Jul, 2020
  4. Galway
  5. 5.15
Going - Hurdle/bumper: Yielding to Soft (Yielding after 2nd) Chase: Soft. Overcast
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Formscan By Gary Carson - This looks a good opportunity for DOCTOR DUFFY to get off the mark over fences. Charles Byrnes' charge was turned over at a short price at Kilbeggan on his last outing but to be fair the horse that beat him then, Macgiloney, is a decent sort. The front two pulled nicely clear and on just his third outing over fences there should be room for improvement still from Doctor Duffy. Braid Blue was prolific over the water last year but returns from an absence now and would have a bit to find with the selection on hurdles ratings. Karl Der Grosse obviously hasn't been straight-forward to train and disappointed on his last couple of hurdles outings. It's interesting that Willie Mullins persists with him, however, and he could be one to watch on his chase debut.

1
60-6
Avec Espoir (GB) 7,ch g 12-0

Flying Legend (USA)-Still Runs Deep(Karinga Bay)

(17) (Sean O'Brien)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Avec Espoir (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Not So Simple (IRE)1
13th Jul 2020 Roscommon(3m 1f 16yds, Chase, Good (hurdle & bumper) Good to Yielding, good in places (chase) 2nd last fence omittied due to ground) Not So Simple (IRE) 4th (33/1 12-0) J J Slevin 15.25L in front of Avec Espoir (GB) 6th (150/1 12-0) P T Enright (9 ran)
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Doctor Duffy (IRE)2
13th Jul 2020 Roscommon(3m 1f 16yds, Chase, Good (hurdle & bumper) Good to Yielding, good in places (chase) 2nd last fence omittied due to ground) Doctor Duffy (IRE) 2nd (8/15Fav 12-0) D J O'Keeffe 30.75L in front of Avec Espoir (GB) 6th (150/1 12-0) P T Enright (9 ran)
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2nd Aug 2018 Galway(2m 2f 59yds, Bumper, Soft) Doctor Duffy (IRE) 2nd (11/8Fav 11-9) R Deegan 36.50L in front of Avec Espoir (GB) 9th (66/1 11-7) Mr P J O'Neill (15 ran)
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2
112-
Braid Blue (IRE) 7,b g 12-0

Gold Well (GB)-Outo'theblue(Grand Lodge)

(279) (P J McBurney)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Braid Blue (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Doctor Duffy (IRE)1
25th Oct 2019 Cheltenham(2m 5f , Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Braid Blue (IRE) 2nd (5/1 11-6 Rated 128) R Johnson 1.81L in front of Doctor Duffy (IRE) 4th (2/1 11-6 Rated 136) D N Russell (8 ran)
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3
fp-6
Demain Des L'aube (FR) 7,ch g 12-0

Sumitas (GER)-Discolut(Discover d'Auteuil)

hd6(20) bf (Mrs Mia Loweth)
Rated 130

4
8042
Doctor Duffy (IRE) 7,br g 12-0

Craigsteel (GB)-Anna's Melody(Luso)

cp8(17) bf (Relic Pride Partnership)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Doctor Duffy (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Avec Espoir (GB)2
13th Jul 2020 Roscommon(3m 1f 16yds, Chase, Good (hurdle & bumper) Good to Yielding, good in places (chase) 2nd last fence omittied due to ground) Doctor Duffy (IRE) 2nd (8/15Fav 12-0) D J O'Keeffe 30.75L in front of Avec Espoir (GB) 6th (150/1 12-0) P T Enright (9 ran)
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2nd Aug 2018 Galway(2m 2f 59yds, Bumper, Soft) Doctor Duffy (IRE) 2nd (11/8Fav 11-9) R Deegan 36.50L in front of Avec Espoir (GB) 9th (66/1 11-7) Mr P J O'Neill (15 ran)
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Not So Simple (IRE)1
13th Jul 2020 Roscommon(3m 1f 16yds, Chase, Good (hurdle & bumper) Good to Yielding, good in places (chase) 2nd last fence omittied due to ground) Doctor Duffy (IRE) 2nd (8/15Fav 12-0) D J O'Keeffe 15.50L in front of Not So Simple (IRE) 4th (33/1 12-0) J J Slevin (9 ran)
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Braid Blue (IRE)1
25th Oct 2019 Cheltenham(2m 5f , Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Braid Blue (IRE) 2nd (5/1 11-6 Rated 128) R Johnson 1.81L in front of Doctor Duffy (IRE) 4th (2/1 11-6 Rated 136) D N Russell (8 ran)
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5
409-
Hear No Evil (IRE) 8,b g 12-0

Getaway (GER)-Listening(King's Theatre)

(215) (P J McCartan)

6
5835
Kagney (IRE) 9,br g 12-0

Kalanisi (IRE)-Clondalee(Presenting)

(11) (Louise Magee)
Rated 107

7
-p-p
Karl Der Grosse (GER) 6,gr g 12-0

Jukebox Jury (IRE)-Karsawina(Lando)

(131) (Mrs S Ricci)

8
-00-
Larry Looby (IRE) 7,b g 12-0

Golden Lariat (USA)-Panglao Island(New Frontier)

(247) (Mr & Mrs D Lees Mr J Kaye & Mr D Pollitt)

9
8454
Not So Simple (IRE) 6,gr g 12-0

Kalanisi (IRE)-Honours Graduate(Presenting)

cp3(17) (John Devitt)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Not So Simple (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Avec Espoir (GB)1
13th Jul 2020 Roscommon(3m 1f 16yds, Chase, Good (hurdle & bumper) Good to Yielding, good in places (chase) 2nd last fence omittied due to ground) Not So Simple (IRE) 4th (33/1 12-0) J J Slevin 15.25L in front of Avec Espoir (GB) 6th (150/1 12-0) P T Enright (9 ran)
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Doctor Duffy (IRE)1
13th Jul 2020 Roscommon(3m 1f 16yds, Chase, Good (hurdle & bumper) Good to Yielding, good in places (chase) 2nd last fence omittied due to ground) Doctor Duffy (IRE) 2nd (8/15Fav 12-0) D J O'Keeffe 15.50L in front of Not So Simple (IRE) 4th (33/1 12-0) J J Slevin (9 ran)
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10
53/u
Percy Veer (GB) 8,ch g 12-0

Sir Percy (GB)-Fandangerina(Hernando)

(11) (James McNamara)

11
0u3-
Roman Rock (IRE) 6,b g 12-0

Presenting (GB)-Native Idea(Be My Native)

cp3(256) (Three Pears Racing)

12
0-33
Rightplacerightime (IRE) 5,b g 11-13

Kalanisi (IRE)-Papavero(Dushyantor)

ts5(15) (Paul Byrne)

13
3031
Court Maid (IRE) 7,b f 11-7

Court Cave (IRE)-She's A Venture(Supreme Leader)

(144) c1 (Mr Anthony Paul Smurfit)

14
3p-6
Pivotal Flame (IRE) 7,b m 11-7

Pivotal (GB)-Saadiah(Dubai Destination)

(11) (Sheerans Coolrain Syndicate)

First Time - Over Fences Braid Blue, Hear No Evil, Court Maid, Rightplacerightime, Karl Der Grosse» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 2/1 Doctor Duffy, 5/2 Braid Blue, 5/1 Karl Der Grosse, 6/1 Demain Des L'aube, 10/1 Court Maid, 12/1 Hear No Evil, Roman Rock, 16/1 Percy Veer, 25/1 Rightplacerightime, 33/1 Not So Simple, Pivotal Flame, 50/1 Kagney, Avec Espoir, 66/1 Larry Looby.

Previous Years
2019 Dandy Mag 6 11-12 D J Mullins 9/2 (W P Mullins)
2018 Sub Lieutenant 9 11-3 D N Russell 5/4Fav (Henry De Bromhead)
2017 Arbre De Vie 7 10-13 P Townend 9/4 (W P Mullins)
2016 Alelchi Inois 8 11-3 R Walsh 4/9Fav (W P Mullins)
2015 Cailin Annamh 7 11-3 R M Power 14/1 (Mrs John Harrington)
2014 Jacksonslady 9 10-10 B J Geraghty 3/1 (J P Dempsey)
2013 Rathlin 8 11-10 D N Russell 13/8 (M F Morris)
2012 Pride Of the Artic 7 10-13 A D Leigh 6/1 (Peter Fahey)
2011 Sarteano 8 11-0 B J Cooper 9/2 (D T Hughes)
2010 Invisible Man 5 10-8 B J Geraghty 3/1Fav (I Williams)
2009 Natal 8 11-3 D F O'Regan 8/1 (J J Lambe)
2008 Reisk Superman 10 11-3 R Walsh 5/1CFav (A J Martin)
2007 First Row 5 11-1 R Loughran 7/1 (D T Hughes)
2006 Sorry Al 6 11-1 D J Casey 7/2 (C F Swan)
2005 One More Minute 5 11-2 P Carberry 2/1Fav (C F Swan)
2004 Talking Cents 7 11-9 M A Fitzgerald 10/1 (S Donohoe)
2003 Sum Leader 7 11-9 B J Geraghty 9/4 (Gerard Keane)
2002 Barrow Drive 6 11-8 Mr P P O'Brien 2/1Fav (C Byrnes)
2001 Hardiman 8 11-11 P Moloney 9/2 (C Roche)
2000 River Cora 6 11-11 R Walsh 4/5Fav (W P Mullins)
1999 Waydante 6 11-7 N Williamson 8/1 (David Fenton)
1998 Moscow Express 6 12-1 N Williamson 3/1Fav (Miss F M Crowley)
1997 Linda's Boy 7 12-1 J F Titley 6/1 (E Bolger)
1996 Stroll Home 6 11-12 P Carberry 12/1 (James Joseph Mangan)
1994 Turbulent Wind 7 11-9 C F Swan 7/2 (A L T Moore)
1993 Dancingcinderella 9 11-9 K F O'Brien 4/1 (Michael Hourigan)
1992 Jamalade 6 11-10 C N Bowens 100/30 (V Bowens)
1991 Tri Folene 5 11-2 P Scudamore 5/4Fav (M C Pipe)
1990 Buck Me Up 7 11-12 K F O'Brien 5/1 (E Bolger)

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
%
W P Mullins/P Townend
10
25
40

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
W P Mullins
21
111
18

Henry De Bromhead
7
53
13

Gordon Elliott
6
95
6

C Byrnes
2
14
14

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
P Townend
10
25
40

P T Enright
5
29
17

D J O'Keeffe
4
22
18

J J Slevin
2
25
8

D E Mullins
1
29
3

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Galway

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Gordon Elliott
71
583
12

W P Mullins
59
322
18

Thomas Mullins
20
131
15

Henry De Bromhead
14
129
11

V T O'Brien
13
255
5

C Byrnes
4
51
8

E McNamara
4
37
11

Norman Lee
3
89
3

J J Lambe
3
55
5

Noel C Kelly
2
35
6

M F Morris
2
22
9

Desmond McDonogh
1
20
5

W J Lanigan
1
13
8

Kevin F O'Donnell
1
9
11

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Galway

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
P Townend
55
341
16

D E Mullins
19
246
8

D J O'Keeffe
17
182
9

D J Mullins
12
91
13

J J Slevin
11
148
7

P T Enright
7
241
3

L P Dempsey
5
127
4

J S McGarvey
5
107
5

C A Landers
3
34
9

R P Treacy
3
38
8

E Walsh
2
51
4

L A McKenna
1
26
4

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Galway

Horse
Wins
Runs
Avec Espoir (GB)
0
2
Braid Blue (IRE)
0
1
Doctor Duffy (IRE)
0
2
Karl Der Grosse (GER)
0
1
Rightplacerightime (IRE)
0
2
Court Maid (IRE)
1
1
Pivotal Flame (IRE)
0
2
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