led, headed 3rd, led again briefly halfway, disputed lead after 3 out and led early run-in, ridden and joined over 1f out, kept on under pressure, led on line
3 14:17 Galway (IRE) 24 Oct 2021
Marlin Hotel Dublin, Supporting The National Breast Cancer Research Institute Handicap Chase (4YO plus)
2m 6f 111y Soft (Heavy in places)
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, slight mistake 9th, headway to challenge early run-in, soon ridden and disputed lead over 1f out, kept on under pressure, just failed
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, good headway 4 out and challenged briefly 2 out, pushed along early run-in, 3rd and ridden 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, some headway before 3 out, 5th and pushed along early run-in, soon ridden and no impression final furlong, kept on one pace
prominent, led 3rd, headed briefly halfway, joined after 3 out, pushed along and headed early run-in, 4th and ridden 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace
in rear, never a factor, pushed along approaching 2 out and no impression early run-in, went moderate 6th over 1f out, no extra
towards rear, 6th halfway, in touch approaching 2 out, slight mistake last, pushed along and no extra early run-in
prominent, 3rd halfway, headway to dispute lead briefly after 3 out, ridden and dropped to 6th early run-in, soon no extra, weakened
Betting returns
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| CSF | €15.19 (7, 6) |
| Tricast | €82.51 (7, 6, 1) |
| Win | €4.50 (7) |
| Place | €1.60 (7), €1.10 (6), €1.90 (1) |
| Exacta | €16.20 (7, 6) |
| Trifecta | €56.10 (7, 6, 1) |
Video Highlights
Previous winners
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Soft | 11 | Discordantly | 6 | 11 6 | 132 | 3F5F14 | 215 days | J Harrington (113 miles) | Paddy Kennedy | 14/ 1 | 5:58.70 | |
| 2019 | Soft | 10 | Portmore Lough | 8 | 10 5 | 121 | 31372-1 | 19 days | J E Kiely (142 miles) | Mark Walsh | 6/ 4 | 5:43.00 | |
| 2018 | Soft | 9 | Tout Est Permis | 5 | 11 7 | 128 | F4558-7 | 174 days | N Meade (133 miles) | Sean Flanagan | 15/ 8 | 5:48.60 | |
| 2017 | Heavy | 8 | Call It Magic | 7 | 11 6 | 132 | 462P-51 | 39 days | R O'Sullivan (113 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 2/ 1 | 5:51.90 | |
| 2016 | Yielding | 11 | Hash Brown | 7 | 10 11 | 122 | 866-PP3 | 37 days | M Hourigan (63 miles) | B J Geraghty | 3/ 1 | 5:55.30 | |
| 2015 | Yielding | 7 | Hash Brown | 6 | 10 9 | 121 | 672465 | 26 days | M Hourigan (63 miles) | B J Geraghty | 5/ 2 | 5:53.10 | |
| 2014 | Good - Yielding | 8 | Black Benny | 9 | 11 4 | 129 | 54142-4 | 28 days | J P Broderick (88 miles) | Adrian Heskin | 5/ 1 | 5:51.30 | |
| 2013 | Heavy | 14 | Count Salazar | 8 | 11 4 | 129 | 321222 | 23 days | E Doyle (131 miles) | Jody McGarvey | 6/ 1 | 6:05.80 | |
| 2012 | Heavy | 8 | Selection Box | 11 | 10 4 | 120 | 4P-4P48 | 90 days | C A McBratney (88 miles) | P F Mangan | 14/ 1 | 5:50.40 | |
| 2011 | Heavy | 19 | Tharawaat | 6 | 11 10 | 133 | 12164-P | 170 days | G Elliott (133 miles) | Davy Russell | 10/ 1 | 6:26.40 | |
| 2010 | Good | 15 | Got Attitude | 7 | 10 10 | 121 | 7F19U-6 | 23 days | J Harrington (113 miles) | B J Geraghty | 7/ 1 | 5:45.00 | |
| 2009 | Soft | 17 | Operation Houdini | 7 | 11 7 | 123 | 63UU-94 | 15 days | D E Fitzgerald (63 miles) | Ruby Walsh | 9/ 2 | 5:57.50 | |
| 2008 | Heavy | 8 | Operation Houdini | 6 | 9 10 | 106 | 3-62F21 | 12 days | D E Fitzgerald (63 miles) | Sean Flanagan | 9/ 2 | 6:10.10 | |
| 2007 | Heavy | 15 | Baily Breeze | 8 | 10 9 | 127 | 6P913-F | 89 days | M F Morris (88 miles) | P W Flood | 16/ 1 | 5:58.60 |