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  3. Thu, 30th Jul, 2020
  4. Galway
  5. 7.15
Going - Hurdle/bumper: Yielding to Soft (Yielding after 2nd) Chase: Soft. Overcast
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Formscan By Michael Graham - JON SNOW is taken to get the better of The Very Man. In theory there is very little between them as The Very Man is rated 5lb higher on a mark of 134 and has to give Jon Snow 6lb. There may be a bit more to come from Jon Snow, though, as he has only been seen five times. He is clearly well thought of as he has gone off favourite for four of those races. His sole victory came in an extended two and a quarter mile maiden hurdle at Leopardstown. The Very Man won't be easy to crack. His confidence has been boosted with victories in his last three races. He has been steadily climbing the rankings, culminating in a neck success at Roscommon. Belfast Banter has ability but hasn't put it all together since falling when clear in Cork. A runner-up berth in Bellewstown was more like it albeit he was beaten six lengths.

1
1111
The Very Man (IRE) 6,b g 12-0

Jeremy (USA)-Mill Meadow(Kalanisi)

ts6(1) c1 (Dan Kiely & Rob Kearney)
Rated 134

2
-210
Jon Snow (FR) 5,br g 11-8

Le Havre (IRE)-Saroushka(Westerner)

(32) bf (Pjl Racing & Paul Bowden)
Rated 129

3
5321
Rebel Gold (IRE) 7,b g 11-8

Gold Well (GB)-Julia's Girl(Definite Article)

ts7hd8(38) (T H StanleyMichael O'Dowd, Ms Ann P Nolan & R Kennedy)
Rated 117

4
5482
Belfast Banter (IRE) 5,b g 11-4

Jeremy (USA)-Sumtin Nice(Simply Great)

(22) (Direct Bloodstock Limited)
Rated 124

5
17-8
Love The Melody (IRE) 6,b f 10-11

Mahler (GB)-Puff Of Magic(Flemensfirth)

ts3hd5(8) (P Quinn)

Probable SP 11/8 The Very Man, 6/4 Jon Snow, 9/2 Belfast Banter, 8/1 Rebel Gold, 33/1 Love The Melody.

Previous Years
2019 Foveros 4 11-0 P Townend 3/1 (W P Mullins)
2018 Calie Du Mesnil 6 10-13 D J Mullins 8/1 (W P Mullins)
2017 Oakly 5 11-3 P D Kennedy 12/1 (P G Fahey)
2016 Bel Sas 5 11-6 R Walsh 6/4Fav (W P Mullins)
2015 Sandymount Duke 6 11-12 R M Power 4/1 (Mrs John Harrington)
2014 Desertmore Stream 6 11-9 B T O'Connell 3/1 (Philip Fenton)
2013 Bally Longford 5 11-6 A E Lynch 11/10Fav (W P Mullins)
2012 Tugboat 4 11-0 B J Geraghty 7/2 (E J O'Grady)
2011 Tavern Times 7 11-6 D N Russell 5/2Fav (Thomas Mullins)
2010 Persian Gayle 6 11-6 N P Madden 7/1 (James Cousins)
2009 Dual Gales 8 11-9 R Walsh 11/4 (W P Mullins)
2008 Define 5 11-9 D F O'Regan 10/1 (J Motherway)
2007 Field Commander 5 11-12 D N Russell 5/1 (Michael Hourigan)
2006 Arc Lemanique 6 10-13 A P Lane 7/1 (P A Fahy)
2005 Robert 6 11-6 P W Flood 100/30 (D T Hughes)
2004 Pharviva 7 11-9 A P Lane 3/1 (M Halford)
2003 Patrizio 5 11-11 N Williamson 3/1 (Eoin Griffin)
2002 Native Sparkle 5 10-12 K Hadnett 3/1JFav (T Hogan)
2001 Golden Row 7 11-6 Mr P P O'Brien 4/1 (C Byrnes)
2000 Carina Bay 7 11-0 J L Cullen 8/1 (S J Treacy)
1999 Cloda's Minstral 7 11-0 K Whelan 5/1 (John Queally)
1998 Musical Mayhem 5 10-13 R Dunwoody 9/10Fav (D K Weld)
1997 Fiddlers Tune 7 11-0 R Dunwoody 4/1 (Michael Cunningham)
1996 Clonagam 7 11-0 C F Swan 9/2 (A P O'Brien)
1995 Tisrara Lady 5 11-4 J F Titley 8/1 (Patrick G Kelly)
1994 Ballyhire Lad 5 11-6 R Dunwoody 5/2 (A P O'Brien)
1993 Uncle Bart 5 11-6 R A Hennessy 7/4Fav (Anthony Mullins)
1992 Merry John 6 11-6 N Byrne 8/1 (Mrs D J Coleman)
1991 Noble Paloma 4 11-7 B Sheridan 2/1Fav (D K Weld)
1990 Popular Glen 5 11-4 B Sheridan 1/8Fav (D K Weld)

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

Gordon Elliott
6
95
6

Peter Fahey
1
5
20

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
P Townend
10
25
40

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Galway

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Gordon Elliott
71
583
12

W P Mullins
59
322
18

Peter Fahey
14
136
10

Norman Lee
3
89
3

Thomas Foley
2
32
6

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Galway

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
P Townend
55
341
16

D F O'Regan
17
217
8

K C Sexton
10
93
11

P D Kennedy
3
39
8

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Galway

Horse
Wins
Runs
The Very Man (IRE)
1
1
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