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13:40 Galway

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www.swordsecurity.com Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £6004.42
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 11 runners
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www.swordsecurity.com Nursery Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £22.00
  • Place: £5.30

Form: 8980

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict

Shown very little at huge odds all four maiden runs; hard to make a case for unless testing conditions bring about major improvement on handicap debut.

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1st

7

(1)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Galway

I’Ve Been Dreaming

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Mark Fahey

Shown very little at huge odds all four maiden runs; hard to make a case for unless testing conditions bring about major improvement on handicap debut.

16/1

1st

7

(1)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Galway

I’Ve Been Dreaming

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Mark Fahey

Shown very little at huge odds all four maiden runs; hard to make a case for unless testing conditions bring about major improvement on handicap debut.

16/1

12th

11

(1)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

I’Ve Been Dreaming

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Mark Fahey

Shown very little at triple figure odds in trio of starts.

100/1

14/1

  • Place: £8.80

Form: 060

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict

Low-key efforts in three runs so far and hard to make a case for on nursery debut.

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4th

7

(1)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Victor’s Choice

9st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

dwelt start, midfield

2/1

2nd

8

(10)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Galway

Victor’s Choice

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Adrian Murray

Low-key efforts in three runs so far and hard to make a case for on nursery debut.

14/1

2nd

8

(10)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Galway

Victor’s Choice

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Adrian Murray

Low-key efforts in three runs so far and hard to make a case for on nursery debut.

14/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 0003

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict

Nothing in maidens but major step forward on nursery debut at Gowran recently when third to Dont Do Dramas and Guest Star, probably not helped by racing away from principals; rider's claim a positive here and should go well from a good draw.

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3rd

9

(4)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Galway

Dolce Far Niente

8st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joseph G Murphy

Nothing in maidens but major step forward on nursery debut at Gowran recently when third to Dont Do Dramas and Guest Star, probably not helped by racing away from principals; rider's claim a positive here and should go well from a good draw.

11/2

3rd

9

(4)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Galway

Dolce Far Niente

8st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joseph G Murphy

Nothing in maidens but major step forward on nursery debut at Gowran recently when third to Dont Do Dramas and Guest Star, probably not helped by racing away from principals; rider's claim a positive here and should go well from a good draw.

11/2

3rd

9

(5)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

Dolce Far Niente

8st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

prominent on outer, bit short of room when lost position over 3f out, headway towards far side over 2f out, went third when ridden under 2f out, kept on

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 200

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict

Promising debut when chasing home a 10l winner on debut here (7f) at the festival on softish ground but well held twice since (stiff task latest); upped in trip and blinkers fitted here but others preferred.

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4th

3

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Galway

Apollo Prince

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Promising debut when chasing home a 10l winner on debut here (7f) at the festival on softish ground but well held twice since (stiff task latest); upped in trip and blinkers fitted here but others preferred.

14/1

4th

3

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Galway

Apollo Prince

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Promising debut when chasing home a 10l winner on debut here (7f) at the festival on softish ground but well held twice since (stiff task latest); upped in trip and blinkers fitted here but others preferred.

14/1

12th

1

(3)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:05 Naas

Apollo Prince

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

took keen hold, prominent towards far side

50/1

Form: 982802

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict

Narrowly beaten by Nika Pika in 1m Navan claiming maiden for Jessica Harrington and slightly better form on second start for current yard when second to Dont Do Dramas in Gowran nursery this month, wandering around a bit but seeing it out well in heavy ground; one to consider

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10th

9

(12)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Guest Star

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

held up in rear, always behind

10/1

5th

6

(4)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

13:22 Curragh

Guest Star

9st 0lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

towards rear, some headway 1f out, kept on, never on terms

13/2

5th

4

(2)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Galway

Guest Star

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

Narrowly beaten by Nika Pika in 1m Navan claiming maiden for Jessica Harrington and slightly better form on second start for current yard when second to Dont Do Dramas in Gowran nursery this month, wandering around a bit but seeing it out well in heavy ground; one to consider

9/2

6th
6 (5)
Thia

9/1

Form: 435064 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict

Having third nursery run when a well beaten fourth to Dont Do Dramas (Guest Star second) at Gowran recently; hard to see him reversing that form off only 1lb lower.

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8th

12

(13)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Thia

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

in touch with leaders, weakened over 1f out

16/1

6th

6

(9)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Thia

9st 0lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

in touch with leaders

7/1

6th

6

(5)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Galway

Thia

9st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: J S Bolger

Having third nursery run when a well beaten fourth to Dont Do Dramas (Guest Star second) at Gowran recently; hard to see him reversing that form off only 1lb lower.

9/1

Form: 09781 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict

Hadn't looked progressive prior to recent Gowran nursery win over this trip on heavy, making all and showing good attitude to hold off Guest Star; good chance of confirming that form.

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7th

5

(3)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Galway

Dont Do Dramas

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Michael Mulvany

Hadn't looked progressive prior to recent Gowran nursery win over this trip on heavy, making all and showing good attitude to hold off Guest Star; good chance of confirming that form.

7/2

7th

5

(3)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Galway

Dont Do Dramas

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Michael Mulvany

Hadn't looked progressive prior to recent Gowran nursery win over this trip on heavy, making all and showing good attitude to hold off Guest Star; good chance of confirming that form.

7/2

1st

5

(7)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

Dont Do Dramas

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Michael Mulvany

made all, switched left when faced challenge under 2f out, ridden and kept on well from 1f out

14/1

13/2

Form: 058734

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict

Initial promise yet to materialise although penultimate Navan nursery third was a solid run, as was maiden run at same venue latest; has indicated this step up in trip could suit and remains a potential improver.

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8th

2

(9)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Galway

Barley Cove

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Initial promise yet to materialise although penultimate Navan nursery third was a solid run, as was maiden run at same venue latest; has indicated this step up in trip could suit and remains a potential improver.

13/2

8th

2

(9)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Galway

Barley Cove

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Initial promise yet to materialise although penultimate Navan nursery third was a solid run, as was maiden run at same venue latest; has indicated this step up in trip could suit and remains a potential improver.

13/2

4th

5

(11)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 164y

13:15 Navan

Barley Cove

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Solid over sprint trips and his third to Glamorously (first-time blinkers) here last time off 68 is working out really well; stayed on well then and solid contender.

2/1

Form: 0878

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict

Nursery debut at Naas underwhelming and tongue tie now added to hood worn then; plenty to find with Barley Cove on that run.

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11th

13

(9)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Amerigo Vespucci

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: M D O’Callaghan

pulled hard, prominent, disputed lead after 3f, weakened quickly from 2f out

12/1

3rd

8

(8)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Amerigo Vespucci

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: M D O’Callaghan

Ordinary maiden form; soundly beaten in two turf nurseries; first AW experience here; plenty to prove.

14/1

9th

10

(6)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Galway

Amerigo Vespucci

8st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Nursery debut at Naas underwhelming and tongue tie now added to hood worn then; plenty to find with Barley Cove on that run.

12/1

Form: 9985

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict

Four of today's rivals ahead of her in Gowran nursery on latest, still looking green; work in progress and may need more time; 1lb wrong.

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8th

9

(2)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Dundalk (AW)

Maria Land

8st 9lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: John C McConnell

First of her two nursery outings was respectable, fifth of 11 at Gowran despite meeting some trouble in running; hard to fancy after moderate Galway run, though perhaps the addition of a tongue-tie will help.

8/1

10th

11

(7)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Galway

Maria Land

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Four of today's rivals ahead of her in Gowran nursery on latest, still looking green; work in progress and may need more time; 1lb wrong.

16/1

10th

11

(7)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Galway

Maria Land

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Four of today's rivals ahead of her in Gowran nursery on latest, still looking green; work in progress and may need more time; 1lb wrong.

16/1

9/1

Form: 083410

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict

Ran well in Curragh nursery on soft before winning Navan claiming maiden (1m); spoilt chance by running too keenly in Naas nursery on latest; dropped 3lb but others preferred.

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11th

1

(11)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Galway

Nika Pika

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

Ran well in Curragh nursery on soft before winning Navan claiming maiden (1m); spoilt chance by running too keenly in Naas nursery on latest; dropped 3lb but others preferred.

9/1

11th

1

(11)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Galway

Nika Pika

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

Ran well in Curragh nursery on soft before winning Navan claiming maiden (1m); spoilt chance by running too keenly in Naas nursery on latest; dropped 3lb but others preferred.

9/1

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Payout
Exacta €6892.00
Straight Forecast €6480.20
Tricast €46403.00
Trifecta €19324.00

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Barley Cove

SPOTLIGHT:

Dolce Far Niente

POSTDATA:

Dont Do Dramas

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Thia