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3.48 2m. 5f. 180yds. Hcap Hurdle 4-y-o plus 8 Declared
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1st - €6,600.00 2nd - €2,200.00 3rd - €1,100.00 4th - €550.00 5th - €330.00 6th - €220.00 Dry and warm
FormscanBy Mark Nunan - STEPS IN THE SAND is on a hat-trick after victories at Sligo and this track and her trainer is of the opinion that she can improve further for a step up in trip. That view will be put to the test here but she's a mare who is thriving at present and has given the impression that this sort of distance will be within her compass. In-foal Hidden Land has plenty of weight but won well on the Flat at Galway and is a three-time course winner. Bella Bliss, fourth of 20 in a competitive handicap hurdle at Galway, has to enter calculations along with Cork winner Cobra Queen and Wudya who benefitted from first-time cheekpieces when landing a Killarney maiden.%0A%0A
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards mares only (116 = 12st)Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won.
Hard Spun (USA)-Absolute Crackers(Giant's Causeway)
(10) c3 (P J P Byrne)Rated 118
1st Aug 24 Galway(1m 4f Flat Hcap, Flat: Yielding. N.H.: Good, good to yielding in places CHANGED on the N.H. course after 5th race to Good ) Rated 65 25/1 9-11 L T McAteer 1st of 18 runners, by 2.25L and 2.25L from Lady Christa and Diyaba
6th Jul 24 Bellewstown(2m 1f 40yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 118 20/1 10-11 K C Sexton 9th of 14 runners, 28.25L behind Petrol Head
24th Jun 24 Ballinrobe(1m 5f Flat Hcap, Good) Rated 68 9/2JFav 1 L T McAteer 7th of 11 runners, 12.88L behind Desert Friend
Quotes on Hidden Land (USA)
We entered her up during the week but got balloted and she was first reserve here so Peter (Byrne, owner) didn't come over from Liverpool. Fair play to John McConnell though as he rang me yesterday to say he was taking out his horse so we got in,. She is in again tomorrow but I only stuck her in as it looked likely to be her third race to get balloted from. Today is probably her last flat run as she is in foal to In Swoop although she'll run again over hurdles in Downpatrick in a couple of weeks and that'll be her finished. That's her sixth win, she has black-type over jumps and is a tough mare. We picked her up for two-and-a-half grand and I'm delighted for Peter, who has had great craic with her. That's my first winner in Galway, I've had placed horses in the past and we always have just under 20 horses in training. I move them on if they aren't good enough for Ireland. This is a highlight as it is hard to win any race in Ireland and for her to win six is a brilliant achievement. Peter will probably keep her progeny so we'll have fun with those in the years ahead.After Hidden Land (USA) finished 1st at Galway on Thu, 1st Aug 2024 1m 4f Flat Hcap Good to Yielding
Getaway (GER)-Izabelle Amie(Croco Rouge)
ts+cp1(11) (Claire Wylie & Mark Devlin)Rated 112
31st Jul 24 Galway(2m 6f 111yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places (National Hunt); Yielding (Flat)) Rated 112 14/1 10-8 A Harvey (7) 4th of 20 runners, 8.5L behind Talk In The Park
18th Jul 24 Killarney(2m 4f 85yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 109 5/1 11-3 A Harvey (4) 2nd of 15 runners, 0.5L behind Kells Priory
30th Jun 24 Cartmel(2m 5f 34yds Hcap Chase, Good) Rated 118 4/1 10-3 Harry Cobden 2nd of 10 runners, 2L behind Charlie Uberalles
Quotes on Bella Bliss (IRE)
She was very unlucky the last day in Hexham (when second), she should have won. She came out of it very well and the guys Claire (Wylie) and Mark (Devlin, owners) wanted to come here. When we saw the entries, we said it was worth a crack. She has done it well, she's a pretty decent mare. She has a bit of class about her. I think she will go chasing at some point in the summer, but we might have a crack at another hurdle in the meantime. She has been a very consistent mare and I wouldn't mind a few more like her. After Bella Bliss (IRE) finished 1st at Down Royal on Mon, 1st May 2023 3m Hurdle Yielding
In the last 3 years Bella Bliss (IRE) has met
Califet (FR)-Pont De Alma(Soldier Of Fortune)
cp2(23) (Philip J Reynolds)Rated 112
19th Jul 24 Killarney(2m 6f 180yds Maiden Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) 11/4Fav 10-13 J W Kennedy 1st of 11 runners, by 8L and 4L from Kate Knows Best and Lucky Viv
6th Jul 24 Bellewstown(2m 4f 110yds Maiden Hurdle, Good) 15/2 10-13 Sam Ewing 5th of 14 runners, 9.81L behind Ta Na La
31st May 24 Tramore(2m 5f 145yds Maiden Hurdle, Yielding (Hurdle & Bumper), Yielding, Good in places (Chase)) 3/1 11-7 Sam Ewing 3rd of 15 runners, 1.5L and 30L behind Jumping Susie and Ashlia Dancer
Carlotamix (FR)-Got Options(King's Theatre)
ts+(24) (Mrs Christina Hughes)Rated 111
18th Jul 24 Killarney(2m 4f 85yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places) Rated 111 7/1 11-7 A P Kelly (2) 8th of 15 runners, 23.5L behind Kells Priory
17th Jun 24 Kilbeggan(2m 4f 51yds Hcap Chase, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 118 11/2 9-9 S O Callaghan (5) 1st of 9 runners, by 2.75L and 11L from The Dasher Conway and Bocelli s Voice
2nd Jun 24 Kilbeggan(2m 4f 80yds Hcap Chase, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 116 14/1 11-5 S O Callaghan (5) 2nd of 11 runners, 3.25L behind Mousey Brown
Quotes on Optional Mix (IRE)
She was unlucky the last day to run into Mousey Brown who was well in and won well again since. . The plan was she had a light weight and to make use of it. When she gets to the front and gets into a rhythm like that,she’s hard to peg back. She’s a good, tough, solid mare. . She lost her way a little bit over the winter. I just think she was sick of being gunned out on that real heavy ground and seems to be enjoying that better surface. . We’ll probably have a crack at Galway now, maybe the Galway Blazers. She enjoys it in a bigger race with a lighter weight as she’s not that big. . Gerry and Chrissy (Hughes, owners) are in Spain at the moment. They’ll be watching in and will be happy tonight.After Optional Mix (IRE) finished 1st at Kilbeggan on Mon, 17th Jun 2024 2m 4f Hcap Chase Good
In the last 3 years Optional Mix (IRE) has met
Milan (GB)-Maxford Lady(Presenting)
(37) (Matt Fitzgerald)Rated 110
5th Jul 24 Cork(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Good; changed to Good, Good to Yielding in places after Race 4) Rated 104 17/2 11-12 Rachael Blackmore 1st of 15 runners, by 1.25L and 1.25L from Teagarden Jazz and Lovely Reaction
18th May 24 Wexford(2m 4f Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Yielding in places) Rated 104 13/2 11-9 Rachael Blackmore fell of 12 runners, in race won by Kiltealy Park
31st Mar 24 Fairyhouse(2m Maiden Hurdle, Heavy) 9/2 11-5 Rachael Blackmore 8th of 20 runners, 35.28L behind Rath Gaul Boy
Footstepsinthesand (GB)-Tu Eres Mi Amore(Sadler's Wells)
(27) c1 (Zoom Buddies Syndicate)Rated 104
15th Jul 24 Downpatrick(2m 1f 165yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 97 6/1 11-11 E Walsh 1st of 14 runners, by 1.75L and 1.25L from The Vegas Raider and Tipp For Mac
7th Jul 24 Sligo(2m 3f 194yds Hcap Hurdle, Good to Yielding Changed to Good (Good to Yielding in places) after Race 4) Rated 91 7/1 11-10 E Walsh 1st of 14 runners, by 2.5L and 1.25L from Craic Eile and Ilbdare
10th Jun 24 Roscommon(1m 7f 142yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, good to yielding in places (Good after R5)) Rated 89 3/1Fav 11-8 E Walsh 2nd of 16 runners, 0.75L behind Dark Image
Quotes on Steps In The Sand (IRE)
I thought if she handled the track the hill finish would play to her strengths. She's a strong finisher. Very versatile, Flat or jumps. She tries which is a big thing with a horse. When you have a horse that tries, you have a big chance with one. Good ground and the stiff finish definitely helped as well. I think over further she will be better again. She'll get a rest now after that. I have five or six in Killarney this week - a few nice ones hopefully. When they are running well, we will keep them going and hopefully get another winner or two out of it.After Steps In The Sand (IRE) finished 1st at Downpatrick on Mon, 15th Jul 2024 2m 1f Hcap Hurdle Good
In the last 3 years Steps In The Sand (IRE) has met
Walk In The Park (IRE)-Gaye Roberta(Bob Back)
(93) c1 (Just Good Friends Syndicate)Rated 95
10th May 24 Downpatrick(2m 5f 180yds Hcap Hurdle, Good - Changed to Good, Good to Firm in places before R3) Rated 96 20/1 11-3 J Coen (5) 7th of 15 runners, 10.5L behind Quite Incredible
26th Apr 24 Downpatrick(2m 7f 55yds Hcap Hurdle, Good, Good to Yielding in places) Rated 98 25/1 11-10 J C Gainford 8th of 13 runners, 16.78L behind Custers Mistake
10th Nov 23 Down Royal(3m 30yds Hcap Hurdle, Soft, Yielding to Soft in places) Rated 99 12/1 11-6 D J Gilligan (5) 7th of 19 runners, 11.75L behind Hunting Brook
Policy Maker (IRE)-Rathleek Kathleen(Arcadio)
cp4(16) (Patrick Rooney)Rated 95
26th Jul 24 Kilbeggan(2m 2f 200yds Hcap Hurdle, Good - Yielding) Rated 97 14/1 10-11 Patrick Michael O Brien (7) 8th of 12 runners, 41.5L behind Jumping Susie
15th Jul 24 Downpatrick(2m 1f 165yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 97 100/1 11-4 Patrick Michael O Brien (7) 4th of 14 runners, 4.75L behind Steps In The Sand
6th Jul 24 Bellewstown(2m 4f 110yds Hcap Hurdle, Good) Rated 99 50/1 11-7 Patrick Michael O Brien (4) 7th of 10 runners, 34.88L behind Inforapenny
In the last 3 years My Policy (IRE) has met
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