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16:35 Galway

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James P. Cunningham Electrical Handicap

  • Prize money: £5900
  • 1m 0f 98y
  • 12 runners
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Galway

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 305414 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict

Long-priced C&D winner at the festival; not beaten far in fourth at Tramore, and closely matched with Dont Do Dramas on that form; Colin Keane aboard, could feature.

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1st

11

(12)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Sylkie

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel John Howard

soon held up in last, headway from under 4f out

8/1

4th

6

(3)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Sylkie

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Daniel John Howard

took keen hold, towards rear, went third after 3f, lost third over 2f out, rallied and ran on well inside final furlong

4/1

1st

20

(10)

4th Aug 2024

Soft

1m 0f 73y

17:00 Galway

Sylkie

8st 8lb

T: Daniel John Howard

Second reserve; maiden has run well at times in defeat this year but needs a fair bit more now.

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13/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: -12855

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict

Ran a blinder here at the festival after a break, taking the runner-up spot with today's rival Clear Quartz back in fourth; race probably came too soon when down the field behind Sylkie; not beaten far in fifth at Leopardstown on latest.

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6th

6

(6)

24th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

15:10 Listowel

Eddie G

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Had Ramiro behind when second at the Galway Festival but is worse off at weights now; ran well again at that venue on latest at 8.5f, beaten just 0.75l off 70; was 1.5l behind Perfect Judgement at Leopardstown last month; career high mark now but in form and should be on the premises again.

4/1

2nd

3

(5)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Eddie G

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

in touch with leaders

13/2

5th

5

(1)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 30y

17:55 Leopardstown

Eddie G

9st 9lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

Cracking run after seven months off when narrowly beaten in a 7f handicap at Galway; disappointing effort the following day might have been too much too soon; front-runner with the ideal draw and could be a player; fifth in a 7f handicap at Roscommon on Monday.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 0-0030 BF

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict

Unplaced favourite for race won by Victor's Choice at the festival; a bit to prove as a result, though his previous Killarney third was encouraging.

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3rd

9

(6)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Positive Energy

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

held up in rear

10/1

11th

5

(7)

2nd Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

19:40 Galway

Positive Energy

10st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W McCreery

prominent

10/1

3rd

2

(8)

15th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:25 Killarney

Positive Energy

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

towards rear, headway under 2f out, ran on and went third inside final 110yds, no match for first two

12/1

Form: 60747

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict

Modest form in maidens; shaped quite well over the extended 7f at Tipperary on handicap debut, staying on for fourth; failed to match that form over 1m1f at the same venue nine days ago; 2lb out of the handicap; new headgear combination.

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7th

13

(2)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Bridge The Gap

8st 8lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Daniel James Murphy

Maiden has run well at times this year but was 9l behind Rock Etoile at Gowran last time and needs more on AW debut.

20/1

6th

13

(3)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:26 Gowran Park

Bridge The Gap

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Fourth of 16 on handicap debut last month but hasn't managed to build on that twice since; return to quicker ground may help spark a revival.

12/1

4th

14

(10)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Bridge The Gap

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Daniel James Murphy

Modest form in maidens; shaped quite well over the extended 7f at Tipperary on handicap debut, staying on for fourth; failed to match that form over 1m1f at the same venue nine days ago; 2lb out of the handicap; new headgear combination.

16/1

5/1

Form: 55604

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict

Ran well for a 10lb claimer when fourth of 15 at Gowran last week; could be on the upgrade; tongue-tie on now, and a senior rider back aboard; worth considering.

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10th

13

(11)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

14:55 Punchestown

Purple Sky

9st 3lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: J S Bolger

One of two runners for yard; best effort when fourth under this rider at Gowran but a lesser effort at Galway a week ago; a chance if bouncing back.

12/1

5th

7

(7)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Purple Sky

9st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Ran well for a 10lb claimer when fourth of 15 at Gowran last week; could be on the upgrade; tongue-tie on now, and a senior rider back aboard; worth considering.

5/1

14

(17)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Purple Sky

9st 1lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: J S Bolger

Well held in her maidens (7f-1m2f) and again on handicap debut at Limerick when trying 1m4f.

20/1

Form: 0-1400

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict

Beat Victor's Choice at Gowran on handicap debut, last two runs raise doubts.

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5

(2)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 26y

16:25 Down Royal

Madame Plaintiff

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Yard greatly respected but she went backwards after Gowran win early in term; headgear must arrest the slide; can miss the break.

9/1

5th

8

(5)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:10 Gowran Park

Madame Plaintiff

9st 4lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

upset in stalls

11/1

6th

6

(13)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Madame Plaintiff

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Beat Victor's Choice at Gowran on handicap debut, last two runs raise doubts.

12/1

Form: -59622

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict

Has run over a range of trips in recent months, including 6f and 1m5f; this is close to his optimum judged on second placings over 1m at Dundalk and Killarney; was 3lb out of the handicap last time and has good prospects of a breakthrough win.

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3rd

13

(10)

24th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

14:35 Listowel

Seas And Oceans

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

raced in second, led under 2f out, headed but kept on from 1f out, lost second final strides

16/1

7th

12

(11)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Seas And Oceans

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

Has run over a range of trips in recent months, including 6f and 1m5f; this is close to his optimum judged on second placings over 1m at Dundalk and Killarney; was 3lb out of the handicap last time and has good prospects of a breakthrough win.

9/2

2nd

16

(8)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Seas And Oceans

8st 7lb

T: E J O’Neill

prominent, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, kept on well but no match for winner

Form: 21d510 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict

Much improved performer this season, winning over 7f on soft at Gowran in May and scoring readily form today's rival Nans View over C&D at the festival; down the field on better ground at Leopardstown; soft going in her favour now.

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4th

2

(1)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:10 Gowran Park

Victors Choice

9st 13lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian Murray

soon pressed winner, briefly disputed lead soon after start

9/1

8th

1

(8)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Victors Choice

10st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

Much improved performer this season, winning over 7f on soft at Gowran in May and scoring readily form today's rival Nans View over C&D at the festival; down the field on better ground at Leopardstown; soft going in her favour now.

8/1

12th

12

(7)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Victors Choice

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Adrian Murray

Much improved performer this season, winning over 7f on soft at Gowran in May and winning convincingly over 1m at Galway; up a total of 18lb for those two wins and probably not quite so effective on better ground; still respected.

5/1

50/1

Form: 0800

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict

Huge price when in rear at Killarney in July in her first handicap; 4lb out of handicap here; no appeal.

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12th

16

(7)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:26 Gowran Park

Melkorka

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J F O’Shea

Has struggled in five starts so far including at big prices in handicaps on last two runs.

100/1

9th

15

(9)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Melkorka

8st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: J F O’Shea

Huge price when in rear at Killarney in July in her first handicap; 4lb out of handicap here; no appeal.

50/1

11th

13

(11)

15th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 73y

20:25 Killarney

Melkorka

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: J F O’Shea

dwelt start, midfield

25/1

20/1

Form: 410-40

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict

Won a 7f nursery on soft at the Curragh last year but has been well below that level in two starts this term.

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14th

8

(1)

28th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Promo Queen

10st 11lb

J: Mr I Ryan

T: Chris Timmons

towards rear

25/1

10th

4

(3)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Promo Queen

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Chris Timmons

Won a 7f nursery on soft at the Curragh last year but has been well below that level in two starts this term.

20/1

Form: 361830

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict

Has won twice during a busy campaign this year; not one of his better runs at Roscommon last week; closely matched with Sylkie on Tramore running.

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7th

1

(4)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:30 Navan

Dont Do Dramas

10st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Three wins on easy ground at up to 10.5f and good effort over 1m4f three runs back; well held since and lively ground won't be a help.

11/1

11th

2

(15)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Dont Do Dramas

9st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Has won twice during a busy campaign this year; not one of his better runs at Roscommon last week; closely matched with Sylkie on Tramore running.

10/1

10th

15

(7)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 17y

18:45 Roscommon

Dont Do Dramas

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Three time winner; scored at Ballinrobe in July (9.5f, soft); fine effort at this trip when beaten 1l in third at Tramore last time out on yielding ground; third over C&D off 67 on good ground in May; has won on heavy and should go well again.

16/1

33/1

Form: 60-70

Last run: 99 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict

Not much promise in four starts on the Flat, the first two for Jessica Harrington; pulled up in a juvenile maiden hurdle at Tipperary last time.

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12th

13

(4)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Del Posto

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W J Lanigan

Not much promise in four starts on the Flat, the first two for Jessica Harrington; pulled up in a juvenile maiden hurdle at Tipperary last time.

33/1

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Non-runners

Whisper A Prayer, Nans View, Vierson

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Payout
Exacta €257.00
Straight Forecast €212.30
Tricast €842.60
Trifecta €1114.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Sylkie

The Irish Sun:

Victor's Choice