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Whether
it be "the race of the day" or a small prize
round the gaffs, we will attempt to use our knowledge
of the formbook to highlight the fancied horses
participating each day and their characteristics and
requirements. Hopefully this 'second opinion' provides
you with a winner or two each day, or even reinforces
your own view on a particular may even convince
you to back some of those horses which we feel are the
"ones to fear", or have decent eachway
claims. whichever is the case, we hope the information
is of use to you.
SELECTIONS
- For each race, I
have given you who, in my view, are the likeliest
winners, as well as horses who could run well at
eachway odds. 'R*ecommended'
horses have, in our view, the
best chances of success each day. Any horses from our
'Horses To Follow' list are shown at the foot of each
race's analysis.
POSTING
TIMES FOR SELECTIONS_
Selections for Monday - Friday
should be available after 9:30pm the previous
evening, however on Saturday and Sunday due to other
commitments won't be posted until after 8:30am those
respective mornings unless otherwise stated. Hopefully
this helps
GALWAY
Sunday
5th August
2:00 Ready To Go Beginners Chase
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] --> I've been a fan of Saor Theas
for a while now, and after showing promise over the
smaller obstacles he gets the opportunity to try
fences where I'd expect him to improve on previous
form. Akasian looks the chief danger
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Saor Theas,
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Winter Whisper,
2:30 Eircell Info Services Maiden Hurdle
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Paddy's Orchestra, who ran
respectably over hurdles before bagging two wins in
bumpers is selected in the hope that he is fit enough
to show his real worth here on his first effort for
400+ days. Tigullio is the one to beat
[NØ.1 CHOICE] -->Paddy's Orchestra,
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Jack Duggan
3:00 High Speed Data Handicap Hurdle (Div I)
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Circus Maximus who ran well
earlier in the week is a hopeful selection in division
one of this handicap hurdle. Farinel, didn't run too
badly last time and is the eachway option
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Circus Maximus (USA)
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] -->Farinel,
3:35 High Speed Data Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Deckie, who won nicely here on
Friday evening should go well if turning out again
here. Pollstar, and U Jump I Jump are the main threats
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Deckie,
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Junior Fontaine (FR )
4:05 Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Handicap
[±±"THE FURLONG POLE!!"±±]
[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Ceann Amhain Eile who ran well
behind Jumbo Romance at Leopardstown come from a
stable that has been in its usual excellent form
during the week. Despite a poor draw he has a decent
eachway chance on the book
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Ceann Amhain Eile, (e/w)
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[ALTERNATIVE] --> Polish Legion,
4:35 Eircell All @ Once Handicap (Premier Handicap)
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->One Won One who boasts group
form at this trip is almost guaranteed to give of his
best and is probably the safest bet.
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> One Won One (USA)
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Gold Chaser,
5:05 Western Cellular Rated Race
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Murrayfield who was strongly
supported when meeting trouble in running here earlier
in the week is capable of a good deal better, and
could be a sporting bet against likely favourite
Aquila Oculus, who won earlier in the week .
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Murrayfield (USA)
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Rachael's Delight,
5:35 Vodafone Eurocall I.N.H. Flat Race
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Kilcrea Shyan, who was placed
in a similar event earlier in the week will be popular
to round off the Festival with another Dermot
Weld-trained winner, however Devondale's pedigree, and
jockey booking catches the eye and i'll take a chance
with him here
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Devondale
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Monbonami,
GALWAY
Saturday
4th August
2:30 Jockeys Association Beginners Chase
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Kilcash Castle, stands out on
form here, and probably only needs to jump round to
score here.
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Kilcash Castle,
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Ceannairceach,
3:00 Low Low Galway Blazers Handicap Chase
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] --> Hardiman who won earlier in
the week could go well despite topweight. He meets
market rival Rockholm Boy, on better terms than he did
in a valuable handicap at Kilbeggan last time, and had
better form than likely favourite Search For Peace. Mr
Rufo who is 23lb better off with Hardiman than earlier
in the week could get into the money.
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Hardiman
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Mr Rufo,
3:35 Dawn Milk Handicap Hurdle
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] --> Macabeo, runner-up to the
smart Bannow Bay in the corresponding race, can go one
better, chiefly at the expense of Aunt Aggie
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Macabeo
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Ear To The Ground,
4:05 Dawn Hi and Lo European Breeders Fund Maiden
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Dermot Weld has won five of
the last ten runnings of this event, and therefore
Rahn must be respected despite making his debut here
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Rahn,
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Jimjonpaddal,
4:35 European Breeders Fund Premier Nursery Handicap
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] --> Brooklyn, Prize Time, Sri,
Golden Glow, Jakeal, and Master Papa, all have claims
in the fifth. Sri, whose run well in her last two
starts, most recently behind Miss Beabea at
Leopardstown over 6furlongs, may improve for the step
up in trip and is a sporting eachway option to likely
favourite Brooklyn
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Sri , (e/w)
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[ALTERNATIVE] --> Brooklyn
5:05 Kerry Spring Handicap
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Following the victory of
Kalingalinga here on Wednesday, where i stated that
the horse was hard to fancy and was best overlooked.
Barney Curley sets another poser here with Malakal
formerly trained by John Oxx. Like Kalingalinga,
Malakal has dubious form but appears to be well
treated off of only 40 here. I wont be having a penny
on him, but he does stand out that the proverbial sore
thumb.
If a public gamble gathers pace
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Malakal
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Moscow Express,
5:35 Kerry Maid Festival I.N.H. Flat Race
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Rockwell Island who made a
winning debut at Naas, is fancied to follow up,
chiefly at the expense of Slainte
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Rockwell Island
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Lord Edwards Army,
GALWAY
Friday
3rd August
5:00 Budweiser (QR) Handicap Hurdle
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Deckie, was a winning
selection at Tipperary last week, and judging by his
pedigree, could have a future over the larger
obstacles. He doesn't look badly treated here, and
surely should go close here
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Deckie
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Quiet Millfit (USA)
5:30 Smithwicks Maiden
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Dermot weld's record at Galway
will ensure that Beat The Heat will go off favourite .
His good third behind Ice Dancer and Crimphill at
Leopardstown will stand him in good stead however the
attractive bred filly Dibiya, may just be good enough
to hold him at bay
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Dibiya,
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Snake Mountain (USA)
6:00 Tony O'Malley Memorial Handicap Chase
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Having suggested Donadino as
an eachway alternative to Grime in the Galway Plate, I
cant pass him over in a lesser event here.... Heres
hoping for that clear round this time around
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Donadino
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Clan Royal (FR )
6:40 Guinness Extra Stout Handicap (Premier Handicap)
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Yayo, who has thus far been
disappointing over hurdle, boast useful form in
France, good enough to take this prize
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Yayo
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Knysna Lily (USA)
7:15 Harp Lager Handicap
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Blackmail (USA)
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] --> Blackmail, a
winner and a runner-up from two Naas starts is just
preferred to Naahil, in this 1m½f handicap
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Fast And Furious,
7:50 Carlsberg Maiden
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Oileann Oir second to Gravy
Train at Naas last time out, occupied that position on
his debut behind Sri at Sligo. He appears to have
sound place claims and could be a sporting alternative
to Manchester, who could well win this if appreciate
ting the step up to 7furlongs.
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Oileann Oir, (e/w)
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[ALTERNATIVE] --> Manchester
8:25 Guinness Extra Cold Race
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Sage Dancer is certain to stay
this 1m6f of the last race, that makes him more
appealing that First Son, who has the best form
[around 8lbs officially in hand of his rivals], but
has nor raced over further than 1m2f
[NØ.1 CHOICE] -->Sage Dancer (USA)
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Independence Hall,
GALWAY
Thursday
2nd August
1:50 Guinness Novice Chase
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Tisrabraq, Aerleon Pete,
Carina Bay, Hot Shots (FR), Coq De Mirande (FR) and
Double Account (FR) look best in the opener. Arthur
Moore is strongly represented here, and his mare Coq
De Mirande, who won at Navan and Killarney, before
finding Carina Bay too good at Wexford, looks the one
to be on. Tisrabraq, an early faller earlier in the
week, should go close if he puts in a clear round, but
is too risking for my liking
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Coq De Mirande (FR)
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Hot Shots (FR),
2:25 Harp Lager Novice Hurdle
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->The Baltimore Man and Golden
Row, who met on their most recent starts at Tipperary
clash again in the second. On that occasion The
Baltimore Man made all and withheld the late thrust of
Golden Row by 3/4 lengths, Golden Row didn't find as
much as expected when let down. A summary scenario can
occur again, howevr on slightly better term, I wouldnt
be surprised if their positions were reversed ..... or
that's what i'm hoping!!
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Golden Row,
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Rapsan,
3:00 St James's Gate Handicap Hurdle
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] --> Rightontime, Muskerry King,
Great Days, Newlands, Akasian, Oneofthesimpsons,
Cardinal Mark, Anjlore, Scallybuck, Triptodicks, and
The Gypsy Baron all have claims in an open stayers
handicap hurdle. Rightontime, will probably have been
earmarked for this by trainer Christy Roche, and a
bold bid can be expected however he may be a poor
price, and Newlands, unbeaten in two starts over
hurdles, is unexposed .. and interesting off of only
10-4
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Newlands (e/w)
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Rightontime,
3:45 Guinness Galway Handicap Hurdle (Grade B)
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] --> Ulundi looks to have decent
claims in the Galway Hurdle. He is already being
touted as a champion Hurdle horse for next year in
which case you'd expect his to take this off of only
10-2. This will not be an easy assignment though as
Ansar, Patriot Games, Darialann, Grimes, Timber King,
Vivo, Albatros (FR) and Masalarian, will be doing
their damnest to ensure the prize stays at home.
Grimes could well dictate and ensure that this isn't
for the fainthearted, and this should suit the runners
listed above. I can see Ulundi going close, however
Timber King, looks like he's been laid out for this,
and his defeat of Darapour at lest shows that he is in
good heart. He is sure to go well off of only 10-0 and
is preferred. Masalarian is another prepped for this
and could make the places
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Timber King,
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Masalarian
4:25 Guinness Handicap
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] --> Silver Dagger; 9lb higher as
a result of beating Gold Chaser at The Curragh,
appears to have strong claims in race five. He is
preferred to Backcraft, and Common Venture,
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Silver Dagger
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Common Venture,
5:00 Smithwicks Handicap
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] --> Embroider, an unexposed three
year old filly has only hinted at ability, however she
inst highly tried here and had a good chance of
getting into the frame ... at the very least
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Embroider (e/w),
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[ALTERNATIVE] --> Celtic Lore,
5:35 Guinness E.B.F. Fillies Handicap
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Cheal Rose
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Effervescent,
6:05 Guinness Extra Cold (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Walnut Creek 9th to Ned Kelly
on his most recent start under rules looks very
attractive in an average affair ... he's sure to go
well here and is the selection.
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Walnut Creek.
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Irishman
GALWAY
Wednesday
1st August
1:50 Compaq AlphaServer SC Hurdle
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Darapour, and Goldenhalo are
the likeliest winners of the opener on Galway Plate
Day. Darapour is a frustrating individual, who beat
beating Abaco at Clonmel on his last effort. I'm not a
fan and whilst he is the form horse, he has thrown
away far too many winning opportunities to be followed
with any confidence. Goldenhalo is at least honest,
and consistent, and will exploit any weakness that is
shown by the likely favourite. He is preferred
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Goldenhalo
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] --> Don't like the
"form horse" Darapour, as he is not the most
consistent of runners
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] -->
2:25 Compaq Software Publishing Services Handicap
Hurdle
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Bless 'Im Best Grey, The Anner
Boy, Samasakhan, Sabbatical, Land Of Time, Karowna,
Commanche Pride, Hazel's Tisrara, Rightontime, Opaque,
Mona Day, Tessano Queen, and Marakiya, all have claims
in an open handicap hurdle. Rightontime, is likely to
go off favourite following his prominent run in a 2m
Flat maiden at Wexford earlier in the month . He could
be well handicapped if he is able to translate his
smart bumper form of last summer to hurdle, and should
give a good account of himself. I prefer Best Grey who
ran well despite some indifferent jumping, when
finishing a creditable third to Vivo at Killarney 15
days ago. He is open to further improvement , and is
another who could still be well weighted if he is able
to perform to the level of his ability shown on the
level
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Best Grey
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Samasakhan
3:00 Compaq Software Acquisition Handicap
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Wimbledon, Gemini Guest,
Veronica Cooper, Namibia, Teach Beaumont, Vivid, Near
Dunleer, Chanoud , Emerald Heights, Atlanticus,
Russian Comrade, Celtic Lore, Benfica, and Magzaa have
claims in the third, a 1m 4f Handicap . I'm not overly
confident here, and Vivid, who has run creditably on
both of her starts this term, most recently when
coming 3rd to Royal Jubilee at Dundalk is my token
offering over Emerald Heights, who ran well behind
Namibia on his latest effort, and Celtic Lore who has
a good record at this track.
[NØ.1 CHOICE] -->Vivid (e/w)
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[ALTERNATIVE] --> Celtic Lore
3:40 GALWAY PLATE (Handicap Chase) (Grade B)
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->-Grimes, Monty's Pass, Francis
Bay, Quinze, Dovaly, Rathbawn Prince, Donadino, Moscow
Express, More Than A Stroll, River Cora, Monnaie
Forte, and Lanturn, all have the form to take this
prestigious prize. Grimes stands out here on 10-1. He
is a top class hurdler on a featherweight. He could be
the proverbial good thing, however there must be
doubts about him getting home over this trip, and more
importantly, getting round, he is still to win over
fences, and whilst he has form, it is fortunate that
this year's renewal isn't the competitive big field,
[which the is usually the norm] and would have made
him totally unappealing. If he gets round he'll
probably win, however as was the case on Saturday,
there seems little point in making him the no.1
choice. Instead I offer last year's winner Dovaly who
has been given the same studious preparation that
enabled him to beat Monty's Pass last term, Donadino,
who is unexposed at this sort of trip, and was an easy
winner at Roscommon on his most recent attempt at a
trip in excess of 2miles, and Francis Bay, a
course-specialist who has been going well this summer
on the level as alternatives to Grimes. I'm hoping
that the ground doesn't have too much juice for
Donadino who may the sporting alterative to the likely
winner
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Donadino, (e/w)
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[ALTERNATIVE] --> Grimes
4:25 Compaq Remarketing Handicap
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Murrayfield, Silver Spray,
Forest Chief, Rashay, Tortue, Casas, Euphoric, Lichen,
Lucky Bet, Montpelier Street, Diaspora, Liffeydale,
Sorvino, and Truscott, head the market for the fifth.
Murrayfield will probably start favourite, after
having run well behind Last Theatre at Leopardstown.
That was a decent effort [in the context of this
race], and the fact he hails from Dermot Weld's stable
is another added boost. He is the selection
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Murrayfield (USA),
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Montpelier Street,
5:00 Compaq iPAQ (QR) Maiden
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Standing Applause, Elaborate,
Jasmin D'Oudairies, are the only ones that make any
real appeal in the sixth race. Standing Applause has
been a beaten favourite on his two most recent starts,
however Dermot Weld could well have found him a
winning opportunity. He has had his opportunities, and
may be vulnerable here to Jasmin D'Oudairies the
winner of a Killarney bumper who may well have the
pace to be effective over this slightly shorter trip..
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Jasmin D'Oudairies (FR),
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> True Commotion
5:35 Compaq Software Installation Services Maiden
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->One More Round, and Without
Pretense give Dermot Weld a strong hand in race seven.
One More Round showed promise on his debut when
finishing sixth to stablemate Diamond Trim at
Leopardstown in April. Either he has met with a
setback or he has been laid out for this event ...
which ever is the case he will not be far way with
luck in running, he is the selection.
Uliana
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> One More Round (USA)
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Zaraglen,
6:05 Compaq Storage Products Handicap
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[RUNNER [S] FROM OUR "#########" FEATURE]
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->The final race on Galway Plate
day is impossible. Kalingalinga from Barney Curley's
yard is a most interesting runner. He, Making A Break,
Dellsboy, Detach, Iftitah, Daisy Dancer, Impulsif,
Kilbride King, Queen For A Day, Christensen, and To Be
Loved, are the ones I 'd consider against the field.
Kalingalinga has clearly been laid out for this, and
the market make speak volumes of his chance, however
his 'form' doesn't offer much in the way of any real
comfort, and I don't mind passing this one over.
Instead I suggest Detach, who is progressing with each
start, and who got his head in front for the first
time at Dundalk, where he beat Christensen by a
length. He appears to go on all surfaces, and has
further improvement in him. He gets the vote
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Detach
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] -->Iftitah,
GALWAY
Tuesday 31st
July
5:00 Albatros Feeds Maiden Hurdle
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[RUNNER [S]
FROM OUR "LAST YEAR'S NH HORSES TO FOLLOW"
FEATURE] -->BLUE
[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Blue, Ciel d'Or, Wimbledon,
Columba, and Get It On appeal most in the opener. As
ex flat horses Blue, and Wimbledon, haven't quite
achieved the sort of form that I would have expected,
abased on their flat form, it may pay to take a chance
with Get It On. He went into many observers notebooks,
and drew the wrath of the stewards, when finishing a
staying on third to Bust Out at Leopardstown last
December . He may need this but is worth chancing
[NØ.1 CHOICE] -->Get It On
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] --> Definite promise
on his last run, worth chancing against disappointing
types off of the flat
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Ontos (GER)
5:35 Albatros Plant Nutrition Chase
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Hardiman , Young Whack ,Native
Performance, Tisrabraq, Carina Bay and See More Perks
make plenty of appeal in Race two. Hardiman didn't run
too badly behind Rockholm Boy and Spot Thedifference
at Kilbeggan last time out, however I prefer Young
Whack, who has won both his starts over fences at
Tipperary, and Navan in the style of a useful horse.
He could be worth keeping on the right side of for the
remainder of the season
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Young Whack,
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] --> Young improving
chaser who is less exposed than likely rival Hardiman
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Tisrabraq,
6:10 McDonogh Feeds E.B.F. Fillies Maiden
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Venus De Milo (USA), Teresita,
and Saranac Lake (USA) appeal most in the third.
Saranac Lake, hailing from Dermot Weld's yard has to
be feared with her trainer's record at the track. She
has ability as well having finished second to $4.4
million Mr Prospector colt Shah Jehan at Leopardstown,
however its hard to know exactly how good that effort
is with the winner disappointing next time out, and
his stablemate Venus de Milo, who lost valuable ground
at the start on her debut, should know more about what
is required today and is marginally preferred
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Venus De Milo (USA),
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] --> Green as grass on
his debut, and hopefully will step on that here
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] -->
6:50 McDonogh European Breeders Fund Handicap (Listed)
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[RUNNER [S]
FROM OUR "LAST YEAR'S NH HORSES TO FOLLOW"
FEATURE] -->SABRINSKY [FR]
[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] --> Twenty runners contest the
fourth, and this looks a really tough race to call.
Avorado, Osprey Ridge, Sabrinsky (FR ), Tarakan, Free
To Speak, Right Honorable, Molly-O, Creux Noir,
Diamond Trim, Sarraaf, and Clare Rose all appeal.
Diamond Trim, Avorado, Tarakan. and Right Honorable,
are all closely matched on their recent meetings at
Leopardstown and the Curragh. I get the impression
that Right Honourable is the 'improver' amongst them,
having beaten Avorado and Diamond Trim last time at
Leopardstown. even at slightly revised terms, it would
surprised me if he confirmed positions. A word for
Sabrinsky, another french import with Noel Meade, who
didn't quite live up to expectations over jumps. Some
of these purchases are worth forgiving a bad season,
as they can take a while to acclimatise. He makes
plenty of appeal at eachway odds
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Right Honorable
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] --> Trappy race,
formlines suggest that Right Honorable is still
improving and he is a hopeful choice
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Sabrinsky (FR ),
7:25 McDonogh At Home Handicap
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Camaderry, Mambo Jambo, Fast
And Furious, Love Academy, Clanboyo, Boley Lass,
Grianan Realta, Impulsif (USA), No Frontier, Rachael's
Delight, and Lady Ellen-M all appeal in an open
handicap. Mambo Jambo, a good second to Ciara Flyer
last time out at Leopardstown, is just preferred to
likely favourite Camaderry, himself beaten by Ciara
Flyer on his latest start
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Mambo Jambo,
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] --> Good effort last
time out, looks to be still improving
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Fast And Furious.
8:00 McDonogh Interiors Maiden
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Love Me True (USA), Oriental
Ben, Whisper Light, Marsh Harrier (USA), Serov, and
Ceann Eile are short listed for the sixth on the card.
Aiden O'Brien does appear to have found an ideal
opportunity for Love Me True, who was only just beaten
by Okey Dorey at Leopardstown last time out. A similar
effort should be good enough here ...She is the
selection.
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Love Me True (USA)
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] --> Solid form in
maiden company, gives her strong claims here
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Marsh Harrier (USA)
8:35 McDonogh Builders Trade Centre Handicap
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Bob's Gone, Countess Sybil,
Berkeley Bay, Circus Maximus (USA), Sondheim, Roseau,
and Panchita make most appeal in the last. Countess
Sybil, a winner over 1m 6f at Killlarney on her latest
start, has raced only twice, and is the least exposed
of these, and is most open to further improvement.
This trip should suit, and she should give a good
account of herself, she is the selection. Topweight
Circus Maximus, make well have been laid out for this
by Dermot Weld, and has the form to make the frame
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Countess Sybil,
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] --> Countess Sybil, is
the least exposed of these, and is open to more
improvement.
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Circus Maximus (USA),
GALWAY
Monday 30th July
5:00 G.P.T. Sligo (4YO) Maiden Hurdle
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[RUNNER [S]
FROM OUR "LAST SEASON'S HORSES TO FOLLOW"
FEATURE] --> Snob Wells
[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] --> Sweet Brief, Snob Wells,
Vatirisk, Soviet Blues, Victory Flight, Beaver Lodge,
Waterwing, Diaz, Only One Matty, Lanmire Glen, Laurier
Rose, and Sammagefromtenesse, are amongst the 26
runners who line up for the opener to the Galway
Festival Meeting. I'd expect the winner to come from
amongst this group. Noel Meade would have expected him
to open his account over obstacles last winter,
however whilst he ran well, he did disappoint. He
clearly is in good heart as he ran well in a Flat
handicap at The Curragh 16 days ago. Sweet Brief, and
Vatirisk, , who he meets today made no show that day,
however they represent much better opposition today.
Sweet Brief who has useful form in Germany disapointed
last time out over hurdles, however has since won on
the flat. He is just preferred, but without any real
conviction.
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Sweet Brief (GER)
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] --> Like several of
the principal, Sweet Brief hasn't translated his flat
ability to jumps. that said hi s form is good enough
to go close here
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Lanmire Glen,
5:35 G.P.T. Dublin Ext. Handicap Hurdle
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Cantiam, Ansar, Dochas Mor,
Johnny Ringo, Link Hill, Mail Man, Moon Shot, Wensum
Dancer, Grimshaw, Karakam, Legal Crack, Shareef Khan,
and Broadstone Road, appeal in the second. Market
leader Cantiam, will be popular having been placed in
better company than this, He is though a notoriously
hard ride, and doesn't win that often. Ansar the tope
weight, hails from a yard to be feared at this
meeting, and must go close, however he doesn't give me
the impression that he is in the same sort of form,
that he showed last term when nearly winning the
Chester Cup. Instead, Mail Man who ran well over 2m4f
at Tipperary last time, is preferred as he may be
suited by shorter trip, he is the selection.
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Mail Man
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] --> Trip should suit,
more than the 2m4f he tried last time out
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Grimshaw
6:10 G.P.T. Access Equipment (C&G) EBF Maiden
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Sights On Gold, from Dermot
Weld's yard, and the Aiden O'Brien trained Kasparov
are the two who should battle out race three. Although
Sights On Gold showed promise when taking third behind
Sholokhov on his debut at The Curragh 15 days ago,
O'Brien's representative is preferred. He was no match
for less-fancied stablemate Line Rider in a 6f event
at Leopardstown, however he ran very green, and should
step up considerably on that effort .... or that's my
hope.
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Kasparov
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] --> He should improve
considerably on his debut effort
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Splanc
6:50 G.P.T. Galway (QR) Handicap
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[RUNNER [S]
FROM OUR "LAST SEASON'S HORSES TO FOLLOW"
FEATURE] --> Quadco
[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Patriot Games, Topacio,
Darialann, Izmir, Derravarra Sunset, Ezbek, Fearsome
Factor, Quadco, Goldenhalo, Great Guns, Hill Society,
Wild Romance, Dr Torus, and Just Wondering, stand up
most in race four. I'll take a chance with Izmir, who
is in good form over hurdles [he's won his latest two
starts] and is now 2lbs lower than when last in action
on the Flat. He is preferred to likely favourite
Patriot Games, Ezbek, and Hill Society,
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Izmir,
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->Izmir is in good
form over hurdles and is lower in the weighs than when
last in action on the Flat
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Hill Society,
7:25 G.P.T. Van & Truck Rentals Handicap
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Whatever the fate of Sights of
Gold earlier on the card, leading trainer at the
meeting, Dermot Weld, have a great chance of taking
this event with Daqtora. Daqtora was a promising third
on her debut at Leopardstown. She then improved for
the experience when beating Jimmy Jinks at Killarney.
She can improve again on that experience, and can
hopefully hold the challenges of Mise Rafturai, and
Magzaa
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Daqtora
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] --> Hard to evaluate,
but hopefully has improved again for the latest effort
to take this prize
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Magzaa
8:00 G.P.T. Cork Handicap
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] --> If I'm honest, nothing stands
out greatly in the next. Georgia Peach, Dilara, Marko
Jadeo, Cabo Salinas, Leeside, Jumbo Romance, Lorli,
Acorn Gold, Anonymity, Bocaccio, Kings Feature, Pet
Shadow, Valshemon, A C Azure, and Drunken Wisdom, all
make varying degrees of appeal. Patrick Flynn's
charge, Marko Jadeo has been placed on his three most
recent starts and only just failed to beat Dellsboy at
Cork last time. He threatens to go one better, and
should at the very least make the frame. Lorli is the
most appealing eachway alternative
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Marko Jadeo,
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Lorli
8:35 G.P.T. Contractors Plant INH Flat Race
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[T.H.E. R.O.O.K.] -->Kilcrea Shyan, from the Dermot
Weld yard has a leading chance in the finale having
been placed on both outings at Navan, however the Noel
Meade-trained debutante Ringrooma attracts me being by
Doyoun out of useful racemare Naevog. His connections
clearly a career on the flat in mind for him, and if
he has inherited any ability he could be very
interesting here
[NØ.1 CHOICE] --> Ringrooma
[POSITIVES & NEGATIVES?] -->Ringrooma stands
out for me on pedigree, and hails from a yard capable
of getting them ready first time out
[E/W ALTERNATIVE] --> Galway Breeze
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