Galway Betting Odds

Galway 6:15PM

Handicap | Flat | 7f

Going: Yielding

Verdict

On a literal reading of form involving recent Listed runner-up Dancing Saxon, INISHFALLEN is potentially well handicapped here. His status as a 20-race maiden on turf is concerning, but he operated at a higher level than this in Britain, and may prove too strong for Eddie G who recorded a first turf success only last week. Others to consider are It'sneverjustone, only marginally higher in the weights than when winning at last year's festival, and the consistent Zaraahmondo. [Alan Sweetman]

E/W Terms: 1/5 odds first 4

7(2)
InishfallenJ: Jack KearneyT: Stephen Thorne246002Weight 9st 11lbsAge 5
3/1
- OR: 76
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 16
Only one win from 27 starts and that was on AW for Brian Meehan in 2023; fair AW form early this year and showed that a turf win could be within his range when second to Dancing Saxon at Limerick last time; form given a big boost by the winner in a Listed race; handicap mark reduced by a stone over the past 12 months; may come good now from low draw..
11(4)
Goal ExceededJ: Adam CaffreyT: A Mcguinness6-2031Weight 9st 10lbsAge 5
4/1
- OR: 75
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 39
Good second at Leopardstown on seasonal debut; race may have come too soon at the Curragh four days later; solid third at Cork next time; hard task now having been raised 9lb for beating Send Harry at Leopardstown; unplaced in this race last year.
2(16)
It'SneverjustoneJ: Declan McdonoghT: D Loughnane85-446Weight 9st 12lbsAge 4
13/2
7/1
- OR: 78
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 43
Only one pound higher than when winning at last year's festival; had the same high draw then, so should not be ruled out; has to bounce back from a below-par Salisbury run; previous fourth placings at Doncaster and Thirsk were respectable; had the same high draw last year.
16(6)
Send HarryJ: Reserve 1T: Miss E Mccutcheon2-0624Weight 9st 7lbsAge 4
13/2
- OR: 73
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 16
First reserve; only win from 17 starts came on AW; placed seven times, including a pleasing return to form when second in a 7f handicap at Leopardstown on his penultimate start; flattered by proximity to the smart Dancing Saxon last time.
17(7)
Summer SnowJ: Reserve 2T: P Lawlor0-9050Weight 9st 6lbsAge 6
7/1
- OR: 72
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 31
Second reserve; won this race last year during a fine spell of form that yielded three wins; yet to hit form this season.
15(17)
ZaraahmandoJ: Andrew SlatteryT: A Slattery406233Weight 9st 8lbsAge 4
15/2
- OR: 74
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 2
3-19 on turf; low-key start to this campaign; back on song with two placed efforts at Leopardstown and beaten only one length when third at Gowran last Saturday, high draw might be an issue.
10(3)
Eddie GJ: Dylan Browne McmonagleT: A Mcguinness6-9391Weight 9st 10lbsAge 5
15/2
17/28/1
- OR: 75
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 5
Two AW wins last year; opened his turf account at the 15th attempt at Naas last week; one of three for the stable here; could feature with the champion jockey booked; draw should help.
6(5)
Great MoverJ: Billy LeeT: W Mccreery566326Weight 9st 11lbsAge 4
8/1
- OR: 76
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 30
Only win from 23 starts came on heavy ground at Gowran last September; failed to retrieve her best form in her first four outings this term; placed twice (7f/1m1f) at Leopardstown since then, both races run on soft; stamina stretched by 1m2f at the Curragh a month ago.
14(18)
Shoot To KillJ: Luke McateerT: N C Kelly003283Weight 9st 8lbsAge 9
8/1
- OR: 74
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 19
Prolific winner, latest in Gowran claimer nearly a year ago; 0-10 for current yard; best form this season represented by Down Royal second in May and third at Fairyhouse early this month, both over this trip.
12(13)
HeliogabalusJ: Shane FoleyT: S Byrne100-16Weight 9st 10lbsAge 5
11/1
- OR: 75
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 18
Gained second win of career over 1m at Leopardstown on seasonal return last month, beating Zaraahmando by a neck; went up 8lb for that, and Zaraahmando turned the tables last time.
5(1)
Dragon Of MaltaJ: Julian PietropaoloT: P F O'Donnell30-804Weight 9st 11lbsAge 9
14/1
14/116/1
- OR: 76
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 47
Has recorded three of his seven wins at Listowel and also twice successful over C&D; out of form before signs of a revival at Limerick last month; still looks risky.
8(14)
MehmanJ: Chris HayesT: P J F Murphy229230Weight 9st 11lbsAge 7
16/1
- OR: 76
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 53
Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap at Naas in May 2024; solid effort over 1m at Bellewstown in April and backed that up with a close third over 6f at Naas; a long way below his best at Leopardstown on latest.
3(11)
Go AthleticoJ: Ronan WhelanT: A Mcguinness030026Weight 9st 12lbsAge 8
18/1
18/116/1
- OR: 77
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 9
Nine-time turf winner, including a 6f Group 3 in 2023; has also won at Listed level and was once rated 108, so has dropped a long way; inconsistent in recent years; has run well in two sprint handicaps at the Curragh lately.
9(9)
Alfred TennysonJ: J M SheridanT: D Hogan472060Weight 9st 10lbsAge 4
18/1
20/1
- OR: 75
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 9
7f maiden winner at Limerick last season on his sixth and final start for Aidan O'Brien; went close in a 6f handicap at Navan four three starts ago; more recent form is much less encouraging.
1(15)
SommelierJ: Paddy HarnettT: K P Cotter487150Weight 10st 2lbsAge 5
22/1
- OR: 82
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 30
Dual AW winner; highlight of British form when second to Big Evs in a Listed race at York in May 2024; rated 99 at his peak. gained his first turf success off 72 when making all in a 20-runner contest at the Curragh three starts ago; now 10lb higher.
13(10)
Red Hugh O'DonnellJ: Reese HolohanT: G Scott05-014Weight 9st 8lbsAge 5
22/1
- OR: 74
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 2
Both wins have come over 1m at Killarney; won a maiden there last summer (yielding to soft) and returned there a year later to record a first handicap success (good); finished 1 3/4l behind Zaraahmando when fourth at Gowran last Saturday.
4(8)
VlhovaJ: Ben CoenT: Gerard O'Leary3422-0Weight 9st 12lbsAge 4
28/1
- OR: 77
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 27
Consistent form last year; won at Killarney's July fixture and ended the campaign with seconds at Leopardstown and Dundalk; raced too keenly when stepped up in trip on reappearance at Roscommon a month ago; probably best at 1m.
18(12)
Banner BeautyJ: Reserve 3T: E Buckley096-00Weight 9st 5lbsAge 4
33/1
- OR: 71
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 31
Third reserve; won a Leopardstown maiden early last season; poor form in handicaps; up against it.