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  3. Thu, 3rd Aug, 2023
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  5. 2.45
Going - N.H.: Good to yielding, good in places. Flat: Yielding. Fine
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Formscan By Mark Nunan - HERCULE DU SEUIL has convincingly beaten several of these rivals already and is hard to oppose. The Saddler Maker gelding was far too good for Ballyadam at Ballinrobe in May with Lieutenant Highway further back in fourth and his recent victory over Solness at Killarney was equally emphatic. He likes to get on with things and can again make all. Ballyadam showed the benefit of his first taste of chasing when winning at Wexford and is 4lb better off with the selection compared to their clash at Ballinrobe but will find it hard to turn around the form. Killarney runner-up Solness has a 5lb pull at the weights with the selection and is fitted with a tongue-tie for the first time so may be able to get a bit closer without turning the tables. Fifth in last year's Galway Hurdle, Heia was an easy winner on chase debut at Tramore and can give a good account. %0A

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1211
Hercule Du Seuil (FR) 6,br g 11-5

Saddler Maker (IRE)-Cibelle Du Seuil(Saint des Saints)

ts8hd9(13) (Mr John P McManus)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Hercule Du Seuil (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Ballyadam (IRE)1
29th May 2023 Ballinrobe(2m 1f , Chase, Good) Hercule Du Seuil (FR) 1st (2/1 11-12) J S McGarvey 13.00L in front of Ballyadam (IRE) 2nd (11/8Fav 11-12) Rachael Blackmore (8 ran)
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Lieutenant Highway (IRE)1
29th May 2023 Ballinrobe(2m 1f , Chase, Good) Hercule Du Seuil (FR) 1st (2/1 11-12) J S McGarvey 22.75L in front of Lieutenant Highway (IRE) 4th (33/1 11-12) Donagh Meyler (8 ran)
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Solness (FR)1
21st Jul 2023 Killarney(2m 1f , Novice Chase, Good to Yielding) Hercule Du Seuil (FR) 1st (4/7Fav 11-7) J S McGarvey 13.00L in front of Solness (FR) 2nd (11/2 11-12 Rated 135) Rachael Blackmore (4 ran)
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2112
Solness (FR) 5,b g 11-5

Konig Turf (GER)-Solveigh(Tiger Hill)

ts1(13) (Bronsan Racing)
Rated 135

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Solness (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Hercule Du Seuil (FR)1
21st Jul 2023 Killarney(2m 1f , Novice Chase, Good to Yielding) Hercule Du Seuil (FR) 1st (4/7Fav 11-7) J S McGarvey 13.00L in front of Solness (FR) 2nd (11/2 11-12 Rated 135) Rachael Blackmore (4 ran)
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3
5521
Ballyadam (IRE) 8,b g 11-1

Fame And Glory (GB)-Grass Tips(Bob Back)

ts9(27) (Cheveley Park Stud)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Ballyadam (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Tax For Max (GER)3
29th Apr 2023 Punchestown(2m 3f 30yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, yielding in places X-country - Good, good to yielding in places) Ballyadam (IRE) 5th (16/1 11-6 Rated 147) M P O'Connor 5.76L in front of Tax For Max (GER) 10th (7/1 10-11 Rated 133) D A Jacob (18 ran)
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5th Feb 2023 Leopardstown(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Chase - Yielding Hurdle/bumper - Yielding, good to yielding in places) Ballyadam (IRE) 3rd (22/1 11-11 Rated 142) Rachael Blackmore 3.25L in front of Tax For Max (GER) 6th (12/1 11-4 Rated 135) D A Jacob (17 ran)
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18th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 179yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Ballyadam (IRE) 5th (50/1 11-4 Rated 144) Aidan Coleman Tax For Max (GER) fell (28/1 10-9 Rated 135) S F O'Keeffe (26 ran)
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Lieutenant Highway (IRE)1
29th May 2023 Ballinrobe(2m 1f , Chase, Good) Ballyadam (IRE) 2nd (11/8Fav 11-12) Rachael Blackmore 9.75L in front of Lieutenant Highway (IRE) 4th (33/1 11-12) Donagh Meyler (8 ran)
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Heia (FR)2
29th Apr 2023 Punchestown(2m 3f 30yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, yielding in places X-country - Good, good to yielding in places) Ballyadam (IRE) 5th (16/1 11-6 Rated 147) M P O'Connor .63L in front of Heia (FR) 7th (9/1 10-12 Rated 134) P Townend (18 ran)
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28th Jul 2022 Galway(2m 11yds, Hcap Hurdle, NH: Good Flat: Good to Yielding) Heia (FR) 5th (12/1 11-2 Rated 134) S F O'Keeffe 28.13L in front of Ballyadam (IRE) 14th (12/1 11-12 Rated 144) Rachael Blackmore (20 ran)
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Hercule Du Seuil (FR)1
29th May 2023 Ballinrobe(2m 1f , Chase, Good) Hercule Du Seuil (FR) 1st (2/1 11-12) J S McGarvey 13.00L in front of Ballyadam (IRE) 2nd (11/8Fav 11-12) Rachael Blackmore (8 ran)
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-261
I A Connect (IRE) 8,b g 11-1

Jeremy (USA)-Kings Orchid(King's Theatre)

cp2(30) (Brian Quail)

5
-541
Lieutenant Highway (IRE) 6,b g 11-1

Fame And Glory (GB)-Gwenadu(Cadoubel)

(52) (M J Hanrahan)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Lieutenant Highway (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Ballyadam (IRE)1
29th May 2023 Ballinrobe(2m 1f , Chase, Good) Ballyadam (IRE) 2nd (11/8Fav 11-12) Rachael Blackmore 9.75L in front of Lieutenant Highway (IRE) 4th (33/1 11-12) Donagh Meyler (8 ran)
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Hercule Du Seuil (FR)1
29th May 2023 Ballinrobe(2m 1f , Chase, Good) Hercule Du Seuil (FR) 1st (2/1 11-12) J S McGarvey 22.75L in front of Lieutenant Highway (IRE) 4th (33/1 11-12) Donagh Meyler (8 ran)
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2012
Tax For Max (GER) 6,b g 11-1

Maxios (GB)-Tomato Finish(Starborough)

ts9(21) bf (Mr Simon Munir & Mr Isaac Souede)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Tax For Max (GER) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Ballyadam (IRE)3
29th Apr 2023 Punchestown(2m 3f 30yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, yielding in places X-country - Good, good to yielding in places) Ballyadam (IRE) 5th (16/1 11-6 Rated 147) M P O'Connor 5.76L in front of Tax For Max (GER) 10th (7/1 10-11 Rated 133) D A Jacob (18 ran)
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5th Feb 2023 Leopardstown(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Chase - Yielding Hurdle/bumper - Yielding, good to yielding in places) Ballyadam (IRE) 3rd (22/1 11-11 Rated 142) Rachael Blackmore 3.25L in front of Tax For Max (GER) 6th (12/1 11-4 Rated 135) D A Jacob (17 ran)
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18th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 179yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Soft (Soft in places)) Ballyadam (IRE) 5th (50/1 11-4 Rated 144) Aidan Coleman Tax For Max (GER) fell (28/1 10-9 Rated 135) S F O'Keeffe (26 ran)
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Elle Perfecta (IRE)1
26th Jul 2022 Galway(2m 110yds, Hurdle, NH: Good Flat: Good to Yielding) Tax For Max (GER) 4th (1/1Fav 11-6 Rated 134) P Townend 1.28L in front of Elle Perfecta (IRE) 6th (16/1 10-13) S Fitzgerald (9 ran)
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Heia (FR)2
29th Apr 2023 Punchestown(2m 3f 30yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, yielding in places X-country - Good, good to yielding in places) Heia (FR) 7th (9/1 10-12 Rated 134) P Townend 5.13L in front of Tax For Max (GER) 10th (7/1 10-11 Rated 133) D A Jacob (18 ran)
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16th Apr 2022 Fairyhouse(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, yielding in places) Heia (FR) 3rd (10/1 10-3 Rated 123) B Hayes 8.38L in front of Tax For Max (GER) 8th (17/2 10-11 Rated 131) D E Mullins (17 ran)
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f621
Choice Of Words (GB) 8,b m 10-8

Yeats (IRE)-Douryna(Generous)

ts+cp1(13) c1 (Mrs Bernardine Mulryan & Mrs Paul Shanahan)
Rated 121

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Choice Of Words (GB) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Heia (FR)1
17th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 179yds, Hurdle, Soft) Heia (FR) 13th (33/1 11-2) Rachael Blackmore 4.03L in front of Choice Of Words (GB) 16th (33/1 11-5 Rated 132) D J O'Keeffe (19 ran)
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0-51
Elle Perfecta (IRE) 7,ch m 10-8

Shirocco (GER)-Alder Flower(Alderbrook)

ts3(104) (Murphys Law Syndicate)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Elle Perfecta (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Tax For Max (GER)1
26th Jul 2022 Galway(2m 110yds, Hurdle, NH: Good Flat: Good to Yielding) Tax For Max (GER) 4th (1/1Fav 11-6 Rated 134) P Townend 1.28L in front of Elle Perfecta (IRE) 6th (16/1 10-13) S Fitzgerald (9 ran)
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9
-771
Heia (FR) 6,b f 10-8

No Risk At All (FR)-Ulla De Montot(Dark Moondancer)

(61) (Kenneth Alexander)

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Heia (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Ballyadam (IRE)2
29th Apr 2023 Punchestown(2m 3f 30yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, yielding in places X-country - Good, good to yielding in places) Ballyadam (IRE) 5th (16/1 11-6 Rated 147) M P O'Connor .63L in front of Heia (FR) 7th (9/1 10-12 Rated 134) P Townend (18 ran)
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28th Jul 2022 Galway(2m 11yds, Hcap Hurdle, NH: Good Flat: Good to Yielding) Heia (FR) 5th (12/1 11-2 Rated 134) S F O'Keeffe 28.13L in front of Ballyadam (IRE) 14th (12/1 11-12 Rated 144) Rachael Blackmore (20 ran)
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Choice Of Words (GB)1
17th Mar 2022 Cheltenham(2m 179yds, Hurdle, Soft) Heia (FR) 13th (33/1 11-2) Rachael Blackmore 4.03L in front of Choice Of Words (GB) 16th (33/1 11-5 Rated 132) D J O'Keeffe (19 ran)
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Tax For Max (GER)2
29th Apr 2023 Punchestown(2m 3f 30yds, Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, yielding in places X-country - Good, good to yielding in places) Heia (FR) 7th (9/1 10-12 Rated 134) P Townend 5.13L in front of Tax For Max (GER) 10th (7/1 10-11 Rated 133) D A Jacob (18 ran)
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16th Apr 2022 Fairyhouse(2m , Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding, yielding in places) Heia (FR) 3rd (10/1 10-3 Rated 123) B Hayes 8.38L in front of Tax For Max (GER) 8th (17/2 10-11 Rated 131) D E Mullins (17 ran)
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First Time - Cheekpiece Choice Of Words. Tonguestrap Solness» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 7/4 Hercule Du Seuil, 4/1 Ballyadam, 9/2 Tax For Max, 6/1 Heia, 10/1 Solness, 12/1 I A Connect, 16/1 Elle Perfecta, Choice Of Words, 20/1 Lieutenant Highway.

Previous Years
2022 Visionarian 7 11-1 D F O'Regan 9/2 (Peter Fahey)
2021 Fan De Blues 6 11-3 P Townend 7/2 (W P Mullins)
2020 Polished Steel 6 11-3 R M Power 9/2 (Mrs John Harrington)
2019 Wicklow Brave 10 11-1 P Townend 1/1Fav (W P Mullins)
2018 Rashaan 6 11-1 D N Russell 6/1 (Colin Kidd)
2017 Rathvinden 9 11-1 P Townend 7/2CFav (W P Mullins)
2016 Xsquared 8 11-9 K C Sexton 4/1 (Peter Fahey)
2015 Sizing Platinum 7 11-6 J J Burke 3/1 (Henry De Bromhead)
2014 Alelchi Inois 6 11-9 P Townend 8/11Fav (W P Mullins)
2013 Rebel Fitz 8 11-9 B J Geraghty 10/11Fav (Michael Winters)
2012 Glibin 7 10-13 Andrew J McNamara 16/1 (Colin Bowe)
2011 Down In Neworleans 6 11-6 D E Mullins 8/1 (Ms Margaret Mullins)
2010 Beau Michael 6 11-6 B J Geraghty 4/1JFav (Adrian McGuinness)
2009 Montero 7 11-9 R Loughran 6/4Fav (D T Hughes)
2008 Skip Two 7 11-9 B M Cash 9/1 (D E Fitzgerald)
2007 Prairie Moonlight 7 11-1 P W Flood 7/1 (W J Burke)
2006 Gemini Lucy 6 10-13 A D Leigh 6/4Fav (Mrs John Harrington)
2005 Monjoyau 5 10-13 A P McCoy 100/30 (E J O'Grady)
2004 Swordplay 6 11-0 R Walsh 11/2 (M J P O'Brien)
2003 Golden Row 9 11-5 N Williamson 7/1 (E J O'Grady)
2002 Ansar 6 11-2 P Carberry 5/4Fav (D K Weld)
2001 Carina Bay 8 11-11 J L Cullen 9/4 (S J Treacy)
2000 Moscow Retreat 7 12-0 N Williamson 11/4 (Michael Hourigan)
1999 Go Roger Go 7 11-7 N Williamson 9/4 (E J O'Grady)
1998 Magical Way 8 12-0 J F Titley 9/2 (John Brassil)
1997 No Tag 9 12-0 J F Titley 1/1Fav (P A Fahy)
1996 Stroll Home 6 12-7 P Carberry 3/1 (James Joseph Mangan)
1995 Shankorak 8 11-6 C O'Dwyer 15/8Fav (Francis Berry)
1994 Loshian 5 10-9 R Dunwoody 1/1Fav (A P O'Brien)
1993 Mack A Day 6 11-11 A J O'Brien 8/1 (Michael Condon)
1992 Rahinane 9 11-7 C F Swan 12/1 (Capt D G Swan)
1991 The Ridge Boreen 7 11-7 N Byrne 5/1 (Gerard Farrell)
1990 The Musical Priest 8 11-7 T Carmody 4/5Fav (Miss Emer Purcell)

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
11
27
40

Gordon Elliott/J W Kennedy
2
35
5

W P Mullins/M P Walsh
1
9
11

C A Murphy/B Hayes
1
2
50

W P Mullins/D E Mullins
1
19
5

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
W P Mullins
66
363
18

Gordon Elliott
18
218
8

Henry De Bromhead
7
56
12

Joseph Patrick O'Brien
4
22
18

C A Murphy
1
6
16

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
P Townend
11
27
40

J J Slevin
4
28
14

M P Walsh
4
26
15

B Hayes
3
22
13

J W Kennedy
2
40
5

D E Mullins
1
35
2

For Jockeys in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Galway

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Gordon Elliott
71
583
12

W P Mullins
59
322
18

Joseph Patrick O'Brien
22
209
11

Henry De Bromhead
14
129
11

C A Murphy
3
60
5

Martin Brassil
3
21
14

For Trainers in this race

NH Trainer Stats for Galway

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
P Townend
55
341
16

M P Walsh
32
321
10

J W Kennedy
24
157
15

D E Mullins
19
246
8

Rachael Blackmore
12
145
8

J J Slevin
11
148
7

B Hayes
6
158
4

Shane Fitzgerald
3
29
10

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Galway

Horse
Wins
Runs
Ballyadam (IRE)
0
1
Tax For Max (GER)
0
2
Choice Of Words (GB)
1
1
Elle Perfecta (IRE)
0
1
Heia (FR)
0
1
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