Galway Betting Odds

Galway 7:15PM

Handicap | Flat | 1m 122y

Going: Yielding

Verdict

Ultra-competitive. Ciaran Murphy's well-drawn recent Bellewstown winner Bay Of Dreams should feature. Loingseoir could go close if getting a clear run but the course specialist SAN AER caught the eye at Killarney last time and he's 7lb below his last C&D win, so he gets a tentative vote. Lady Arwen is another one to consider. [Dave Stephens]

E/W Terms: 1/5 odds first 5

7(3)
Bay Of DreamsJ: Ben CoenT: Ciaran Murphy-00931Weight 9st 13lbsAge 4
5/1
- OR: 69
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 24
One of two for yard; AW and turf winner for James Ferguson; off the mark for this stable on latest at Bellewstown (1m, good); 8lb rise makes things tougher but this prominent racer is well drawn and can't be discounted for last year's winning yard.
5(6)
San AerJ: Donagh O'ConnorT: R O'Sullivan-90005Weight 10st 0lbsAge 8
6/1
6/111/2
- OR: 70
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 13
Two-time C&D winner on heavy off higher marks; went close again over C&D in October, again on heavy; caught the eye when short of room and not beaten far at Killarney on latest (1m, good); softer conditions would be preferable but he's got plenty of decent form on this sort of ground and his yard targets this meeting; chance.
12(20)
Lady ArwenJ: Billy LeeT: C O'Dwyer001601Weight 9st 12lbsAge 7
6/1
- OR: 68
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 7
Five-time winner including twice this season; stayed on well to see off Elusive Duke at Ballinrobe (9.5f, gd-yld) eight days ago (Loingseoir fourth) and raised 7lb; has gone well here before but very wide draw not ideal.
4(16)
Java WoodJ: Dylan Browne McmonagleT: K Smith-54013Weight 10st 0lbsAge 6
13/2
6/1
- OR: 70
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 45
Gained first turf win off 8lb lower at Limerick (1m, yielding) in June; narrowly denied in follow up bid two days later at Gowran (9.5f, yielding); handles good ground and top rider booked but the draw gods haven't been kind.
14(4)
Rhythm KingJ: Reese HolohanT: M Fahey05500-Weight 9st 12lbsAge 6
13/2
15/27/1
- OR: 68
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 273
Five-time winner including here over 7f on heavy; off since a poor run here last October; is 9lb below last win but best form is on testing ground so could do with some rain.
19(7)
Elusive DukeJ: Reserve 1T: M A Molloy-72272Weight 9st 10lbsAge 4
7/1
- OR: 65
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 7
First reserve; runner up in three of last four starts; chased home Lady Arwen at Ballinrobe on latest (9.5f, good); remains 7lb above sole success so needs to find a bit extra to get his head back in front; place chance.
15(11)
Bucaneer's SpiritJ: Sam CoenT: Ian Donoghue633429Weight 9st 12lbsAge 5
17/2
9/1
- OR: 67
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 7
Four-time winner; scored on seasonal return at Cork off 8lb lower; chased home Bay Of Dreams off 2lb lower at Bellewstown on penultimate; never landed a blow behind Lady Arwen at Ballinrobe on latest; visor replaces cheekpieces.
20(12)
Minaun ViewJ: Reserve 2T: A Mcguinness528112Weight 9st 10lbsAge 4
9/1
- OR: 65
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 7
Second reserve; in fine form in claimers, winning back to back at Bellewstown and Killarney (both 1m, good) and runner up at Ballinrobe latest (9.5f, gd-yld); not discounted back in handicap company if getting a run.
16(21)
LiberateJ: J M SheridanT: D Hogan-09055Weight 9st 11lbsAge 4
9/1
- OR: 66
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 31
Won a Goodwood novice for James Horton; gradually finding form for this yard and not beaten far at the Curragh on latest; cheekpieces now go on but she's drawn in the car park here.
21(5)
BallymagreehanJ: Reserve 3T: D Marnane760177Weight 9st 8lbsAge 4
9/1
- OR: 64
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 18
Third reserve; AW winner scored over 1m at Gowran in May (good); hit with a 10lb hike for that and has come up short in both starts since; others look better treated.
6(2)
ShowyoutheropesJ: Shane FoleyT: Gerard O'Leary13-654Weight 10st 0lbsAge 4
10/1
- OR: 70
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 20
1m2f winner for Tom Clover last year; best effort for this stable came at Dundalk in March; remote fourth on return from break at Tramore latest (1m4f, good); sharper for that but not sure this shorter trip will suit.
10(13)
Finsceal AnnieJ: Jack KearneyT: Ciaran Murphy6-0088Weight 9st 12lbsAge 5
16/1
- OR: 68
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 18
One of two for yard; back-to-back wins at Leopardstown last summer over 7f on soft and good ground; yet to hit top form this term but is now 2lb below her last win and rider takes off another 3lb; ran poorly at this meeting last year.
8(19)
Cala BonitaJ: Robbie ColganT: M J Smith18-484Weight 9st 13lbsAge 4
16/1
- OR: 69
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 11
2-5 on the AW; won on turf at Gowran last season (1m, good) off 12lb lower; moderate efforts over further the last twice and may be in handicapper's grip for now.
18(17)
Queen AethelflaedJ: Orla TynanT: A Slattery802140Weight 9st 10lbsAge 4
18/1
- OR: 65
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 26
One of three for yard; gained second turf win at Gowran in June (1m, yielding), making all; beaten off revised mark twice since and wide draw not ideal for this front runner.
17(18)
MoyassrJ: Luke McateerT: P W Flynn005156Weight 9st 11lbsAge 5
18/1
- OR: 66
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 12
Decent strike rate on the AW (4-10) but just 1-16 on turf; that win came over 1m2f (good) at Fairyhouse in May; struggled off revised mark twice since and wide draw to overcome here.
2(8)
Dark SummitJ: Chris HayesT: D Hogan800000Weight 10st 0lbsAge 4
18/1
- OR: 70
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 18
French winner has yet to fire since joining this yard; mark is tumbling, however, and he's worth monitoring in the market now dropped in class with cheekpieces back on.
9(1)
FaoladhJ: Adam Browne-SouzaT: A Slattery631690Weight 9st 12lbsAge 4
18/1
- OR: 68
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 11
One of three for yard; 2-16 on turf; won over 1m at Leopardstown (good) last season off 66; scored at Down Royal (7f, good) off 67 in May and just 1lb higher here but in poor form since and needs to revive in new headgear combination.
13(10)
LoingseoirJ: J ClearyT: M C Grassick974464Weight 9st 12lbsAge 10
18/1
18/116/1
- OR: 68
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 7
Seven-time winner; hold up sort has run respectably in three of his last four starts; stayed on well for fourth behind Lady Arwen at Ballinrobe latest; placed at this meeting over 7f in 2022; ground versatile and could go well granted luck in running.
3(9)
Grey LeaderJ: Nicola BurnsT: R P Burns-00807Weight 10st 0lbsAge 6
20/1
- OR: 70
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 14
Won over C&D at this meeting in 2024 off 15lb higher; that win came on yielding and his last win came on heavy so while well handicapped, could probably do with a drop of rain.
1(14)
Blues EmperorJ: Nathan CrosseT: William Harvey040607Weight 10st 0lbsAge 7
22/1
- OR: 70
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 5
Five wins for Johnny Murtagh; went close for this yard at the Curragh in April (7f, soft); below best in four starts since and drawn wide here but drops in grade and is chucked in on last year's best form if rediscovering his best.
11(15)
Kitty BearJ: Jimmy DaltonT: A Slattery171088Weight 9st 12lbsAge 4
22/1
- OR: 68
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 15
One of three for yard; gained second turf win at Roscommon in May (7.5f, good) off 9lb lower; soundly beaten in three runs since including off lower AW mark latest; drawn wide.