19:05 Galway

Monday 31 July 2017

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Claytonhotelgalway.ie Handicap (50-80)

Off time: 19:07 | Winning time: 1m 32.41s

(11)

The Mcgregornator^p²⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 10-0| J: D E Sheehy⁽⁷⁾| T: A Keatley| OR: 80| D

16/1

Being kept busy lately and is respected as a tough campaigner that can give this a good go from topweight. Disappointing last time but did win a lads race on his penultimate start from just a 3lb lower mark, so capable of going close if his busy period hasn't taken a toll.

Form: 5-32419

(9)

Nothing To Lose⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-13| J: Killian Leonard⁽⁵⁾| T: J C McConnell| OR: 79| D

9/2

Gelded after winning a handicap in mid-June but has been in flying form ever since. This, his sixth in two months, comes on the back of his best effort to date when he won in good style at Ffos Las six days ago. Now 4lb higher so more on his plate, but is highly progressive and is worthy of a place on the shortlist.

Form: 122131

(2)

Thunder Speed^t¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 9-13| J: Chris Hayes| T: J A Stack| OR: 79| D

6/1

Won his maiden on the AW at Dundalk in December and was entitle to have needed the run when third at Leopardstown earlier this month. More to do now but may have more to give, so worth a check in the betting.

Form: 71-4

(4)

Comhghairdeas²⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: Declan McDonogh| T: A Slattery| OR: 76

6/1

Finished second in five of his eight starts, so can't be crabbed for his consistency. Holes can be picked in his latest effort so no surprise to see hi race off the same mark here. Respected but others may be more progressive at this trip.

Form: 22-0022

(7)

Rich History^v1⁸⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-10| J: P J Smullen| T: D K Weld| OR: 76

7/1

Form very modest so far and needs to improve greatly now he steps into handicap company. First-time visor may help and yard highly respected. But risky for win only all the same.

Form: 68-68

(1)

Vanderbilt^b¹²

Age: 3| Weight: 9-7| J: K K Hennessy⁽⁵⁾| T: D Hogan| OR: 73

40/1

Glimpses of ability as a two-year-old but starts since joining his current yard have been uninspiring and hard to make a strong case for him tonight.

Form: 3334-00

(15)

Vocal Response^t⁴⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-6| J: K J Manning| T: J S Bolger| OR: 72

25/1

Raised 4lb for winning a handicap at Cork on his penultimate start but was well held in a valuable race last time out. Dangerous to write him off after a literal reading of the form figures and may be worth another shot in this company. One to keep tabs on at least.

Form: 8-3517

(5)

Delegating²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: Sean Davis⁽⁷⁾| T: M O'Callaghan| OR: 69

5/1

May have been in need of the run on seasonal return and posted a much better effort last time at Bellewestown latest. Drops back a furlong here, which may suit. But still looks vulnerable to a stronger finisher.

Form: 2433-05

(3)

Cool Colonnade²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-1| J: Billy Lee| T: W McCreery| OR: 67

16/1

Three starts so far have been nothing out of the ordinary and probably best to just take notes now he makes his debut in a handicap.

Form: 476

(14)

Empress Lyla⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Gary Carroll| T: S Lavery| OR: 65| BF| D

6/1

Put together a string of good efforts and respected as one that is on the upgrade. Yard remains in fine fettle and the ground shouldn't be too much of an issue. Worthy contender.

Form: 02-1423

(13)

Twist Of Magic⁵⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-13| J: Colin Keane| T: J Feane| OR: 65| D

20/1

Good efforts last season have yet to be backed up this term. Latest outing at Listowel needs to be improved upon and she looks to face a tough assignment.

Form: 1526-06

(8)

Desert Dancer^p¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Ronan Whelan| T: S Lavery| OR: 64

25/1

Best efforts have been on the AW at Dundalk and, given that her turf form looks shaky in comparison, the filly is probably best left to her own devices on this occasion.

Form: 320-057

(6)

Dinky Inty²¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Gary Halpin⁽³⁾| T: T Doyle| OR: 64

12/1

Third in a modest race last time out not enough to tempt more than a moderate interest in what looks a much tougher heat. Has won from a 4lb higher mark but a big leap of faith required to giver her the benefit of the doubt.

Form: 235363

(10)

Glenmoore¹⁹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: C J McGovern⁽⁵⁾| T: F Birrane| OR: 64

66/1

Form figures poor so far and never really managed to land a telling blow on the AW at Dundalk latest. Switch to turf may help but others more convincing.

Form: 0076

Non-Runners

(12)

High Altitude¹¹

Weight: 9-6| Age: 3

T: J J Murphy J: Shane Foley

De La Vega¹¹¹

Weight: 8-10| Age: 3

T: M O'Callaghan J: Reserve 1

Greenpanda²⁴

Weight: 8-9| Age: 3

T: G P Cromwell J: Reserve 2

Suzy Vega³¹

Weight: 8-8| Age: 3

T: A Oliver J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Greenpanda (4/1), Nothing To Lose (9/2), Delegating (5/1), Thunder Speed (6/1), Empress Lyla (6/1), Comhghairdeas (6/1), Rich History (7/1), High Altitude (8/1), Dinky Inty (12/1), Cool Colonnade (16/1), The Mcgregornator (16/1), Twist Of Magic (20/1), Desert Dancer (25/1), Vocal Response (25/1), De La Vega (33/1), Vanderbilt (40/1), Glenmoore (66/1), Suzy Vega (100/1)

Several of these have decent claims on the pick of their form - shortlist contenders include: Empress Lyla, Thunder Speed and The Mcgregornator, who are all capable of holding their own in this company. However, NOTHING TO LOSE has thrived on being kept busy and may be worth one more throw of the dice whilst he is on an upward curve. The second reserve, Greenpanda, would also be interesting for one of the places if she gets a run.

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