P.W. McGrath Memorial Ballysax Stakes (Group 3) (Class 1) (3YO only)
1m 2f Good
disputed lead early, soon raced in 2nd, on terms again 3 1/2f out, led 1 1/2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
keen, soon raced in 4th, effort straight, kept on without matching winner inside final furlong
dwelt and pushed along briefly, soon raced in 6th, headway and effort straight, kept on without matching front pair inside final furlong
4 ¾
3 9-5 -
soon raced in 3rd, effort straight, kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear, closed from 3f out, raced towards outer straight and effort, kept on without matching principals final furlong
chased leaders, a little keen, soon 5th, pushed along approaching straight, one pace 1 1/2f out
waited with in rear, raced on outer straight and headway, one pace 1 1/2f out
disputed lead early, a little keen, soon led, joined 3 1/2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, weakened inside final furlong
| Type | Winnings |
|---|---|
| Betfair SP | €3.10 |
| CSF | €67.92 (2, 1) |
| Win | €2.50 (2) |
| Place | €1.10 (2), €4.60 (1), €1.60 (7) |
| Exacta | €29.70 (2, 1) |
| Trifecta | €210.20 (2, 1, 7) |
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Standard | 6 | Nobel Prize | 1 | 3 | 9 5 | - | 921-5 | 23 days | A P O'Brien (119 miles) | K K Hennessy | 4/ 1 | 2:16.91 |
| 2019 | Soft | 6 | Broome | 2 | 3 | 9 3 | - | 51622 | 181 days | A P O'Brien (119 miles) | Ryan Moore | 5/ 2 | 2:12.61 |
| 2018 | Heavy | 4 | Nelson | 1 | 3 | 9 6 | - | 62112 | 196 days | A P O'Brien (119 miles) | Donnacha O'Brien | 7/ 4 | 2:26.58 |
| 2017 | Good - Yielding | 9 | Rekindling | 1 | 3 | 9 3 | - | 210 | 160 days | J P O'Brien (76 miles) | Wayne Lordan | 16/ 1 | 2:08.88 |
| 2016 | Heavy | 7 | Harzand | 4 | 3 | 9 3 | - | 5-1 | 15 days | D K Weld (38 miles) | P J Smullen | 2/ 1 | 2:19.11 |
| 2015 | Soft - Heavy | 3 | Success Days | 2 | 3 | 9 3 | - | 715-1 | 8 days | K J Condon (38 miles) | Shane Foley | 10/ 1 | 2:23.87 |
| 2014 | Soft | 8 | Fascinating Rock | 4 | 3 | 9 3 | - | 5-1 | 13 days | D K Weld (38 miles) | P J Smullen | 5/ 2 | 2:16.89 |
| 2013 | Soft | 5 | Battle Of Marengo | 4 | 3 | 9 8 | - | 3111 | 196 days | A P O'Brien (119 miles) | Joseph O'Brien | 8/ 13 | 2:16.58 |
| 2012 | Good | 7 | Light Heavy | 2 | 3 | 9 3 | - | 2-1 | 18 days | J S Bolger (56 miles) | Kevin Manning | 3/ 1 | 2:08.04 |
| 2011 | Good to Firm | 7 | Banimpire | 1 | 3 | 8 12 | - | 3157-3 | 21 days | J S Bolger (56 miles) | Kevin Manning | 14/ 1 | 2:04.73 |
| 2010 | Good to Firm | 8 | Puncher Clynch | 7 | 3 | 9 1 | - | 81189-1 | 9 days | J S Bolger (56 miles) | Kevin Manning | 12/ 1 | 2:08.16 |
| 2009 | Soft | 10 | Fame And Glory | 4 | 3 | 9 6 | - | 11 | 158 days | A P O'Brien (119 miles) | Johnny Murtagh | 4/ 1 | 2:07.49 |
| 2008 | Good to Soft | 7 | Moiqen | 3 | 3 | 9 1 | - | 01-2 | 14 days | Kevin Prendergast (38 miles) | Declan McDonogh | 9/ 2 | 2:13.66 |
| 2007 | Good | 9 | Mores Wells | 6 | 3 | 9 1 | - | 2-1 | 15 days | Kevin Prendergast (38 miles) | Declan McDonogh | 12/ 1 | 2:05.50 |
| 2006 | Good to Firm | 6 | Rhythm'n Roots | 6 | 3 | 9 1 | - | 141235 | 168 days | J S Bolger (56 miles) | Kevin Manning | 10/ 1 | 2:05.09 |
| 2005 | Soft | 5 | Bobs Pride | 2 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 2-1 | 21 days | D K Weld (38 miles) | P J Smullen | 5/ 4 | 2:18.50 |
| 2004 | Soft | 4 | Yeats | 4 | 3 | 9 0 | - | 1 | 210 days | A P O'Brien (119 miles) | Jamie Spencer | 1/ 3 | 2:23.40 |
| 2003 | Good to Firm | 5 | Balestrini | 4 | 3 | 9 0 | 5 | 37 | 176 days | A P O'Brien (119 miles) | Tom Queally | 33/ 1 | 2:05.90 |
| 2002 | Good to Firm | 7 | High Chaparral | 1 | 3 | 9 5 | - | 211 | 169 days | A P O'Brien (119 miles) | Mick Kinane | 4/ 6 | 2:05.90 |
| 2001 | Soft | 7 | Galileo | 6 | 3 | 8 12 | - | 1 | 170 days | A P O'Brien (119 miles) | Mick Kinane | 1/ 3 | 2:20.10 |
