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Irish Daily Mirror
11 hours ago
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- Irish Daily Mirror
Galway Races tips Wednesday: Robbie Power's selections for Galway Plate day
Down Memory Lane is fancied to give Gordon Elliott his fifth Galway Plate success this evening, which would put him one win in the race ahead of Dermot Weld. It's a good renewal, but I'm opposing the favourite, Nurburgring. I don't think his jumping is good enough to win a Galway Plate. He won a small runner novice chase the last day in Killarney and still made mistakes. I think his jumping will catch up with him. Amirite won the Midlands National at Kilbeggan earlier this month, he wears first-time blinkers, which could bring about improvement. But Down Memory Lane is very interesting for me. He was second on his penultimate start to Lecky Watson in a Grade 3 novice chase at Punchestown and drops into a handicap here. I think off a mark of 145, he could go very close for connections who know exactly how to win this race. And another one that looks to have a good chance is David Budds's runner Anyway. He had a very good run at the Cheltenham Festival when second to Caldwell Potter when 125/1. After having a confidence building win at Kilbeggan last month, he looks to have an each-way chance, but Down Memory Lane is my selection. The opening race, a maiden hurdle over 2m6f, at 5.05 sees Hipop De Loire go over the obstacles for the second time - and one year after he finished stablemate Jackfinbar. He's a 108 rated flat horse having finished fifth in the Ebor at York last August and should be very, very hard to beat for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend. Paul Townend and Willie Mullins (Image: PA) But if you want to go for one against him with a bit of experience, you could make a case for Son Of Anarchy, but it should be plain sailing for Hipop De Loire. A very competitive handicap hurdle comes next at 5.35 and you could make a case for a lot of the runners. I'm going to take a chance on one at a big price with Caesar Rock for Mouse Morris and Darragh O'Keeffe. He runs off a ten pound lower mark than his chase mark and was second over fences on his last start at Tipperary. Darragh is riding out of his skin at the moment so I'll take a chance with Caesar Rock. The Mares Handicap Hurdle at 6.05 is another competitive contest. Henry de Bromhead's runner Belle The Tigress looks to have a good each-way chance in her first run in a handicap. But Enfranchise is very interesting for Willie McCreery, with Danny Mullins booked to ride. She won a maiden hurdle at Galway two years ago so has course form and she might just be the one to side with here. The last three races are on the flat and Mont St Michel for Aidan O'Brien and Paddy Smullen had a good run in Killarney last time out when second and looks the one in the Download The Tote App (Q.R.) Maiden at 7.15. Meanwhile, Sujet catches the eye in the 1m½f at 7.40 for Dermot Weld and Chris Hayes. He was a good winner at the Curragh in his last start. And I like the look of two in the last race at 8.20. Happy Jacky just missed the cut for the big race here on Monday and comes here off top weight instead, which will be tough. The other one that is interesting is Miss Gitana right down the bottom for Gordon Elliott and Leigh Roche. She was a good winner on her second last start, was second the last day and could go close. Bet of the day - Down Memory Lane 6.40
The Independent
a day ago
- Sport
- The Independent
Today's Horse Racing Results
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RTÉ News
a day ago
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- RTÉ News
Collins backs Cobden to get tune out of Jazzy Matty
Cian Collins believes Harry Cobden will suit dual Cheltenham Festival winner Jazzy Matty down to the ground in Wednesday's Tote Galway Plate. The versatile six-year-old won the Fred Winter for Gordon Elliott before changing hands for €50,000 in February 2024, winning minor races at Wexford and Sligo for new connections before landing the Grand Annual back at Cheltenham in March. He arrives fresh, having had a break since Punchestown, and with regular riders Jordan Gainford and Danny Gilligan required by Elliott, Cobden steps in. "We've given him a break since Punchestown, he's in good form and we're looking forward to running him," said Meath trainer Collins. "He's versatile, he runs over hurdles and fences, he gets this trip (two miles and six furlongs) and it looks like he should get his favoured good ground, which is a help. "When I knew that Danny and Jordan weren't going to be available, his regular jockeys, I just thought Harry Cobden would suit him as he's a good horseman with plenty of experience in those big handicaps. "He's a horse who thrives in big fields, they suit him. I do think he's a better horse at Cheltenham than anywhere else, mind. Hopefully Galway is a little bit similar with it's undulations and always on the turn with a stiff finish. "We're going there hopeful, he's in good form so if he runs his race, I think he'll be bang there." Gilligan rides Western Fold, with Gainford on Shecouldbeanything. Elliott's other runners are Three Card Brag, Zanahiyr, Down Memory Lane, Chemical Energy and Duffle Coat. Joseph O'Brien's favourite Nurburgring won the Galway Hurdle 12 months ago and will aim to emulate Dermot Weld's Ansar by winning both feature races, while Noel Meade's Jesse Evans, twice runner-up in the Hurdle, aims to go one better in the Plate. Watch the Galway Races on Tuesday and Wednesday from 5pm and on Thursday from 2pm on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player
RTÉ News
a day ago
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Cian Collins backs Harry Cobden to get tune out of Jazzy Matty
Cian Collins believes Harry Cobden will suit dual Cheltenham Festival winner Jazzy Matty down to the ground in Wednesday's Tote Galway Plate. The versatile six-year-old won the Fred Winter for Gordon Elliott before changing hands for €50,000 in February 2024, winning minor races at Wexford and Sligo for new connections before landing the Grand Annual back at Cheltenham in March. He arrives fresh, having had a break since Punchestown, and with regular riders Jordan Gainford and Danny Gilligan required by Elliott, Cobden steps in. "We've given him a break since Punchestown, he's in good form and we're looking forward to running him," said Meath trainer Collins. "He's versatile, he runs over hurdles and fences, he gets this trip (two miles and six furlongs) and it looks like he should get his favoured good ground, which is a help. "When I knew that Danny and Jordan weren't going to be available, his regular jockeys, I just thought Harry Cobden would suit him as he's a good horseman with plenty of experience in those big handicaps. "He's a horse who thrives in big fields, they suit him. I do think he's a better horse at Cheltenham than anywhere else, mind. Hopefully Galway is a little bit similar with it's undulations and always on the turn with a stiff finish. "We're going there hopeful, he's in good form so if he runs his race, I think he'll be bang there." Gilligan rides Western Fold, with Gainford on Shecouldbeanything. Elliott's other runners are Three Card Brag, Zanahiyr, Down Memory Lane, Chemical Energy and Duffle Coat. Joseph O'Brien's favourite Nurburgring won the Galway Hurdle 12 months ago and will aim to emulate Dermot Weld's Ansar by winning both feature races, while Noel Meade's Jesse Evans, twice runner-up in the Hurdle, aims to go one better in the Plate.
Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Michael O'Sullivan's brother pays emotional tribute to tragic jockey after big win
Alan O'Sullivan remembered the Cheltenham Festival-winning rider after riding the JP McManus-owned Filey Bay to victory in a valuable Flat handicap at the Galway Festival The brother of Michael O'Sullivan paid an emotional tribute to the tragic jockey after riding a big winner at the famous Galway Festival. Cheltenham Festival-winning rider Michael died in February aged 24 from injuries sustained in a five horse pile-up at the final fence of a chase at Thurles in February. He was the subject of numerous tributes at the Cheltenham Festival where his loved ones, including amateur rider brother Alan, were present to see the jockey's first Festival winner Marine Nationale win the Queen Mother Champion Chase in March, then by an uncanny coincidence Jazzy Matty, O'Sullivan's other Cheltenham Festival winner, scored later on the same day. On Thursday Alan was riding the JP McManus-owned Filey Bay, trained by Emmet Mullins, in the Connact Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap. He had to weave a path to get a run on the 7-1 chance and when he did he fairly shot clear, with the winning jockey looking to the skies as he passed the line four and three-quarter lengths ahead of Mon Coeur. 'It's unbelievable, my goal at the start of the year was to be good enough that someone might want me for this. He was looking down on me, I think,' said O'Sullivan. 'When I wanted the gaps, they came for me, I got a dream run. I probably went the brave man's route, but I thought it's what Mikey would have done. I had loads of horse, if I got any gap at all I had the horse to take it.' Winning trainer Mullins said: 'It was meant to be and I'm a bit lost for words. It's just magic. It was Michael's saddle that Alan was using today. Michael rode a few times for me here and I think we hit the crossbar twice, so Alan steadied the ship. 'It's been a long enough road with the horse. We had him last season and I sent him home twice as I just wasn't happy. Thankfully with JP the patience has paid off. 'Alan was keen to ride him, and I was keen to claim off him as well. For 7lb claimers you don't need to look any further than Alan.' Don't miss a FREE £2 William Hill shop bet inside your Mirror every day of Glorious Goodwood Festival Pick up your Mirror every day of the Goodwood festival to get your hands on 12 page pullouts packed with insight from the punters you trust, plus FREE William Hill shop bets every day of the festival from Tuesday July 29 until Saturday August 2, 2025. Find out more here.
