18:45 Galway
SoftGalway Apprentice Handicap
- Prize money: £5386.96
- 1m 4f 0y
- 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Scattered showers
3/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.50
- Place: £1.50
Form: 78-281 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 2lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 70
Won over this trip on heavy at Roscommon last time to get off the mark; up 6lb but can run a big race again from a favourable draw.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 1 (6) |
10th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
10st 2lb |
travelled strongly, pressed leader, led going best from 2f out, went clear when ridden over 1f out, reduced lead towards finish, always doing enough |
3/1 |
|
1st 7 (3) |
20th Aug 2024 Yielding 1m 4f 46y |
9st 10lb |
made virtually all, went clear from over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, reduced lead towards finish, always doing enough |
8/1 |
|
8th 9 (2) |
9th Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 4f 115y |
10st 11lb |
midfield |
8/1 |
20/1
- Place: £4.00
Form: 063-08
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 64
Below form in two handicaps this term but has a chance on his best maiden form of last year, albeit that was over much shorter trips.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 5 (3) |
10th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
9st 10lb |
in touch with leaders, midfield halfway |
20/1 |
25/1
- Place: £2.80
Form: 76-996
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 0lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 54
Won over 1m2f at Navan last autumn; has to improve from his three runs this term but is down to an attractive mark.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (10) |
2nd Oct 2024 Soft 1m 4f 61y |
9st 4lb |
midfield |
5/1 |
|
3rd 13 (2) |
10th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
9st 0lb |
prominent |
25/1 |
14/1
Form: 354744
Last run: 4 days
W: 8st 10lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 50
Dual-purpose maiden after 30 starts but some good Flat runs lately; has to find a bit more but this claimer knows him well.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 3 (6) |
27th Sep 2024 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Dual-purpose maiden after 31 starts; ran well several times over 2m at this venue last winter plus over this trip on turf lately; has to find some more. |
9/1 |
|
4th 15 (11) |
10th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
8st 10lb |
prominent |
14/1 |
|
4th 9 (4) |
6th Sep 2024 Good 1m 4f 187y |
9st 2lb |
pushed along briefly, soon in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
3/1
Form: 529741 D
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 70
Won over a mile earlier this season but showed improved form to win over this trip last time at Roscommon; up 10lb but has placed course form and a big player.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 6 (8) |
7th Oct 2024 Yielding To Soft 1m 3f 50y |
9st 9lb |
Got a hefty 10lb hike for his 3.25l win off 60 at Roscommon (1m4f, soft) early last month; not a bad effort in follow up bid at Galway, beaten 6.5l into fifth when a touch short of room; seems best on stiff tracks but he'll like the ground and he stays well; each-way claims. |
10/1 |
|
5th 10 (12) |
10th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Won over a mile earlier this season but showed improved form to win over this trip last time at Roscommon; up 10lb but has placed course form and a big player. |
3/1 |
|
1st 5 (17) |
2nd Sep 2024 Soft To Heavy 1m 4f 17y |
9st 11lb |
took keen hold, prominent, lost position but in touch with leaders over 4f out, headway from 3f out, ridden to lead from 1f out, stayed on, eased towards finish, comfortably |
10/1 |
14/1
Form: 5/4-98
Last run: 80 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 63
Dual hurdle winner, with last score in that sphere at Wexford last month; has to return to her best older form to get off the mark in this sphere.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 8 |
18th Sep 2024 Good 2m 0f 140y |
11st 6lb |
midfield, in touch with leaders 5th |
10/1 |
|
6th 7 (5) |
10th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Dual hurdle winner, with last score in that sphere at Wexford last month; has to return to her best older form to get off the mark in this sphere. |
14/1 |
11/1
Form: 07-808
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 62
Won a Killarney maiden in 2022; below form in three starts this term but is at her best on soft so isn't ignored.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 7 (3) |
2nd Oct 2024 Soft 1m 4f 61y |
9st 7lb |
in touch with leaders, headway and prominent under 2f out, went second over 1f out, kept on, just held second, no match for winner |
40/1 |
|
7th 8 (18) |
10th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Won a Killarney maiden in 2022; below form in three starts this term but is at her best on soft so isn't ignored. |
11/1 |
22/1
Form: 09-003
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 8lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 48
Maiden was third but soundly beaten in a claimer last time and needs more back in this company.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
20th 25 (8) |
5th Oct 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
8st 12lb |
midfield |
66/1 |
|
8th 16 (7) |
10th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
8st 8lb |
Maiden was third but soundly beaten in a claimer last time and needs more back in this company. |
22/1 |
|
3rd 3 (2) |
20th Aug 2024 Yielding 1m 2f 95y |
9st 8lb |
16-race maiden and has a mountain to climb here on ratings. |
66/1 |
22/1
Form: 95-765 BF
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 2lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 56
It has been two years since his sole win; has to improve on recent form to score again but handles this ground.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 12 (15) |
10th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
9st 2lb |
It has been two years since his sole win; has to improve on recent form to score again but handles this ground. |
22/1 |
|
5th 7 (5) |
7th Aug 2024 Yielding 1m 5f 98y |
9st 8lb |
midfield, headway and prominent halfway, went third over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, lost fourth final strides |
12/1 |
|
6th 5 (16) |
22nd Jul 2024 Yielding 1m 4f 178y |
9st 10lb |
Record of 1-20; has only had three runs since February 2023 and beaten a long way on return in May; probably wants softer ground. |
22/1 |
8/1
Form: 7-1084
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 65
Won over 1m1f at Leopardstown on seasonal debut and a decent Naas run over an extended 1m2f last time; this trip is a question but a player if he stays.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 3 (3) |
10th Oct 2024 Good 1m 4f 104y |
10st 2lb |
midfield on inner |
16/1 |
|
10th 4 (1) |
10th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Won over 1m1f at Leopardstown on seasonal debut and a decent Naas run over an extended 1m2f last time; this trip is a question but a player if he stays. |
8/1 |
|
4th 10 (4) |
25th Aug 2024 Yielding 1m 2f 84y |
9st 4lb |
midfield, headway up the centre 1f out, ran on well and went fourth towards finish |
16/1 |
50/1
Form: 457259
Last run: 8 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 47
Was well beaten behind Moutarde at Roscommon last time and is 8lb out of the handicap, so has plenty on his plate.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 15 (8) |
9th Oct 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y |
8st 8lb |
No match for the winner over 1m6f here recently but had eight behind him; still a maiden though and could be vulnerable back at 1m2f. |
8/1 |
|
2nd 10 (3) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 1m 6f 0y |
8st 7lb |
disputed lead, led clearly after 1f |
16/1 |
|
11th 18 (16) |
10th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Was well beaten behind Moutarde at Roscommon last time and is 8lb out of the handicap, so has plenty on his plate. |
50/1 |
12/1
Form: 3364/5
Last run: 32 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 68
Dual purpose maiden has been placed a few times under both codes; not bad efforts lately but needs a bit more.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 7 (1) |
16th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
11st 2lb |
Dual-purpose maiden stays 2m4f over hurdles; running over further on the level lately; will surely find this trip too sharp. |
33/1 |
|
12th 3 (10) |
10th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Dual purpose maiden has been placed a few times under both codes; not bad efforts lately but needs a bit more. |
12/1 |
25/1
Form: 025070
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 59
Won on soft at Sligo last year; below form last few starts and has to get back to older form; handles this ground.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (12) |
3rd Oct 2024 Soft 1m 4f 37y |
9st 9lb |
towards rear, good headway and prominent halfway |
10/1 |
22/1
Form: 656-D30 BF
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 63
Dual purpose maiden has run well over C&D including in this race last year; disappointing on last Flat start and needs to find more to score.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 6 (13) |
10th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Dual purpose maiden has run well over C&D including in this race last year; disappointing on last Flat start and needs to find more to score. |
22/1 |
|
5th 4 |
4th Sep 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 3f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Disappointing back on the Flat latest but previous placings over hurdle at Ballinrobe and Roscommon bring him into the mix; won't want too much rain. |
7/1 |
14/1
Form: /100-8
Last run: 45 days
W: 8st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 47
Three-time Flat winner has run well in defeat here; not bad hurdle runs lately and has an e/w shout.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 |
11th Oct 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 65y |
10st 8lb |
Three-time Flat winner is 0-7 hurdling and hasn't looked to stay 2m4f in recent outings; drop back trip could suit and cheekpieces now tried. |
12/1 |
|
15th 17 (17) |
10th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Three-time Flat winner has run well in defeat here; not bad hurdle runs lately and has an e/w shout. |
14/1 |
|
4th 8 |
28th Aug 2024 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 110y |
11st 8lb |
Off the track for 11 months and came forward when fourth to High Honour at Sligo; could come on again for that and the step up in trip could well suit. |
10/1 |
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Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €368.00 |
| Straight Forecast | €283.40 |
| Tricast | €2026.70 |
| Trifecta | €7215.00 |
Selections
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MoutardeThe Irish Sun:
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Inchiquin StarRP RATINGS (IRE):
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