The Tote Galway Plate (Handicap Steeplechase) (Grade 3)

Vina Ardanza Ire

Alymer Stud Owner

Gordon Elliott Trainer

Jockey

20-47 g Bay by Califet - Go Noble (Golan)

Gerard Galvin

LIGHT BLUE, orange hoop, orange armlet, white cap

Third reserve, belatedly awarded Killarney race on appeal, beaten favourite at Kilbeggan Probable SP: No Odds Career record 14 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 21 % Prize-money earned €50,766

3 wins €18,771.20 -- Handicap Rating

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& TONGUE STRAP ON No. 4

Lieutenant Command (Fr) 9-13 (139), Upping The Anti 9-12 (138), Born By The Sea 9-11 (137), Gevrey (Fr) 9-11 (137), Hereditary Rule 9-11 (137), Vina Ardanza 9-10 (136)

1st Hewick, 2nd Darasso, 3rd El Barra

John Joseph Hanlon 5m 34.10 secs

BETTING FORECAST 6 Kilcruit, 7 Enniskerry, 8 Final Orders, 9 Ash Tree Meadow, 10 Fury Road, Hewick, 12 Hollow Games, Lifetime Ambition, 14 Easy Game, The Goffer, 16 Gabbys Cross, Visionarian, 20 Andy Dufresne, Ciel De Neige, Foxy Jacks, 25 A Wave Of The Sea, Authorized Art, Born By The Sea, Fighter Allen, Lieutenant Command, 33 Hurricane Georgie, Upping The Anti

Race 4 Predictor

Race Verdict

It is not easy to assess the rival merits of the Elliott and Mullins runners, but perhaps Danny Gilligan’s 7lb claim will prove crucial on ASH TREE MEADOW, who was short on chasing experience when fourth to Hewick in this event 12 months ago and has warmed up with runs over hurdles and on the Flat. The Elliott squad is notably strong, with Fury Road and The Goffer also capable of big runs. After a thumping win at Punchestown on his handicap debut Kilcruit leads the Mullins team. Outside the two top stables, Final Orders and Enniskerry have solid claims. [Alan Sweetman]

SELECTION: EASY GAME

Source: Racing Post SELECTION: ASH TREE MEADOW Next Best: Fury Road

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