Galway Betting Odds

Galway 4:45PM

Handicap Chase | Jumps | 2m 2f 54y

Going: Yielding

Verdict

A wide-open heat. The recent winners Finnians Row, Fort Randall, Giant Haystacks and Butter Fingers are respected, as is Kilbrin Rocco, but a punt is taken on LEAVE IN SECRET. His win over hurdles here last September wasn't his first good run at this venue, and this trip is more suitable than the 2m7f he ran over last time. A Snow White Park completes the shortlist. [Dave Stephens]

E/W Terms: 1/5 odds first 5

15
Giant HaystacksJ: Danny GilliganT: R O'Sullivan75-431Weight 11st 4lbsAge 7
4/1
4/19/2
- OR: 101
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 24
One of three for yard; sent off favourite and rewarded backers with a first win over fences at Wexford (19.5f, good) on latest, beating A Snow White Park by 2.5l; 6lb higher now and steps up in grade but should go well again.
2
Fort RandallJ: Mr O McgillT: N C Kelly7/1-31Weight 11st 12lbsAge 7
5/1
- OR: 110
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 29
In excellent form since return from long layoff; won over hurdles at Kilbeggan in April; added a Cartmel handicap chase (17.5f, good) last month; this is tougher, however, so will need a career best to follow up.
22
StilyJ: Reserve 2T: M J Mcdonagh6332-PWeight 10st 0lbsAge 6
7/1
7/115/2
- OR: 84
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 67
Second reserve; maiden in decent form in the autumn but didn't go with much enthusiasm on return from a break when pulled up at Limerick on latest; capable of better but needs to leave that behind.
1
Crescent MoonJ: Eoin StaplesT: G P CromwellPPP-55Weight 12st 1lbsAge 6
8/1
8/117/2
- OR: 112
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 51
Has won over hurdles but 0-8 in chases and yet to trouble the judge; beaten 33l in 2m Punchestown handicap chase on latest; drops in grade, steps up in trip and cheekpieces go on; needs more for last year's winning stable.
12
Drop A ThreatJ: Sean Cleary-FarrellT: W P Mullins74-0P5Weight 11st 6lbsAge 7
9/1
10/1
- OR: 104
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 27
Point to point winner has yet to make much of an impact under Rules; well held in beginners' chase at Wexford on latest (behind Ned In The Park); previously pulled up in handicap chase at Tramore; in good hands but much more needed.
4
Butter FingersJ: Shane MarkeyT: R O'Sullivan0436-1Weight 11st 11lbsAge 5
9/1
- OR: 109
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 81
One of three for stable; flat and hurdles winner off the mark over fences off 6lb lower at Wexford (2m, gd-yld) when last seen in May; this longer trip should be fine and yard made hay at this meeting last season; can't discount.
16
DriveonwillJ: Donagh MeylerT: R O'Sullivan44-U1UWeight 11st 3lbsAge 6
10/1
- OR: 100
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 44
One of three for yard; off the mark over fences in a Downpatrick beginners (19.5f, gd-yld) in May (Giant Haystacks 2.75l behind in fourth); unseated two out in handicap chase back there on latest when still in contention; can't discount off 2lb higher.
13
A Snow White ParkJ: Danny MullinsT: Ms M Mullins94-522Weight 11st 5lbsAge 5
10/1
- OR: 102
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 24
Promise in all three chase starts, including when a 2.5l second behind Giant Haystacks in a handicap at Wexford on latest despite not jumping fluently at times; nudged up 2lb and this is tougher but could go well if jumping better.
19
Sea Of DoubtJ: Caragh MonaghanT: Ian Donoghue-16232Weight 10st 9lbsAge 6
10/1
11/1
- OR: 93
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 13
Won over hurdles at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) in May and rated 8lb higher in that sphere; 0-4 over fences but has shown potential, including when a 6.5l third at Wexford in June; runner up over hurdles on latest; more needed back over fences.
11
Cahirdown BoyJ: Calum HoganT: E Mcnamara/84U5-Weight 11st 6lbsAge 11
10/1
11/1
- OR: 104
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 167
Veteran; 1-18 over fences, the win coming on testing ground at Listowel in September 2024; out of form when last seen in February and remains 4lb above that last success; others appeal more.
8
Kilbrin RoccoJ: Gary NoonanT: E Mccarthy1951-2Weight 11st 7lbsAge 7
11/1
11/112/1
- OR: 105
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 81
2-9 over fences; won off 12lb lower at Clonmel in January (2m, heavy) and off 6lb lower at Tramore (15.5f, yielding) in April; not beaten far off 2lb lower at Wexford (2m, gd-yld) on latest; return to a right-handed track a plus; stays this far and in the mix.
5
Ned In The ParkJ: Mr D DoyleT: T Doyle1-4932Weight 11st 11lbsAge 7
12/1
12/111/1
- OR: 109
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 27
1-12 over hurdles; posted a solid effort on chase debut in a beginners' at Wexford (19.5f, good) last month, keeping on from the back for a 4.5l second of 14; not obviously well treated for handicap chase bow but not written off.
6
Finnians RowJ: Liam MckennaT: D A Mcloughlin3PP-11Weight 11st 9lbsAge 10
12/1
12/111/1
- OR: 107
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 44
5-33 over fences and arrives on the back of successive front running 19.5f wins at Downpatrick, both on good ground; has gone up a total of 13lb but clearly in good heart and should make another bold bid here.
21
My CullenJ: Reserve 1T: J J Hanlon-F9052Weight 10st 4lbsAge 6
12/1
- OR: 88
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 3
First reserve; best run yet for this yard a 0.5l second at Kilbeggan (20.5f, good) four days ago; this shorter trip should suit on that evidence and runs off the same mark here; in the mix if getting a run.
17
Stoneyford LadyJ: Darragh O'KeeffeT: H De Bromhead187-53Weight 11st 3lbsAge 7
14/1
- OR: 100
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 5
Won off 3lb lower at Thurles (18.5f, yielding) in November; struggled on next three starts but step in right direction when a 5l third of seven at Wexford on latest (15.5f, good, jockey dropped whip after two out); eased 1lb and this longer trip more suitable.
3
Leave In SecretJ: James SmithT: T Gibney467-74Weight 11st 12lbsAge 7
16/1
16/114/1
- OR: 110
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 27
Two-time winner over timber, including at this venue last September (16.5f, gd-yld); 0-5 over fences but hasn't run badly the last twice (trip too far on latest) and the handicapper is giving him a chance; likes it here and not dismissed.
10
Tell Us ThisJ: Conor Stone-WalshT: A Mcnamara251-35Weight 11st 7lbsAge 7
18/1
18/120/1
- OR: 105
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 15
Two wins over hurdles for Gavin Cromwell; 0-7 over fences and has a tendency to jump left at times; ground conditions will suit but soundly beaten over hurdles on latest and others make more appeal.
14
HerjaJ: Harry SextonT: P Griffin72-326Weight 11st 5lbsAge 6
18/1
18/120/1
- OR: 102
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 36
Winning hurdler yet to make much impression over the bigger obstacles; remote second at Bangor in May her best effort but soundly beaten at Hexham on latest; needs more.
20
Mount ShenshanJ: Phillip EnrightT: T Mullins45-356Weight 10st 6lbsAge 8
20/1
22/1
- OR: 89
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 44
Winning hurdler is 0-11 over fences; ran okay in handicap chases over further at Clonmel and Wexford earlier this year but seems best with cut in the ground; beaten 22l on good ground in a handicap hurdle on latest.
9
Party PresidentJ: Dylan O'ConnorT: A D Leahy9-P266Weight 11st 7lbsAge 6
20/1
22/1
- OR: 105
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 11
Two-time hurdles winner; his good second over fences at Roscommon in June (16.5f, yielding) would give him a chance here but didn't back it up at Wexford and failed to fire back over hurdles at Killarney on latest.
7
Truckers CruisingJ: Sam EwingT: G Elliott1U6-0PWeight 11st 8lbsAge 8
25/1
28/1
- OR: 106
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 44
Point winner scored in a handicap chase at Ayr in December (16.5f, heavy); pulled up behind Finnians Row at Downpatrick on latest; may need softer ground than this.
18
That's About RightJ: R SugrueT: P J Rothwell45P-04Weight 11st 3lbsAge 8
28/1
33/1
- OR: 100
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 27
Three-time winning hurdler; 2-13 in chases, his last win coming over 2m6f (good) at Thurles in January 2025 off 9lb higher; hinted at a return to form when staying on for a remote fourth at Wexford latest (2m, good); on a dangerous mark and this longer trip will suit.
23
Max TimeJ: Reserve 3T: I Madden0-PP04Weight 10st 0lbsAge 9
33/1
- OR: 84
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 11
Third reserve; course winner over hurdles; 0-4 over fences; on long losing run and his fourth at Killarney last time was a remote one; local yard had a winner at Kilbeggan last week.