15:55 Galway

Sunday 4 August 2019

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Irish Stallion Farms EBF 'Ahonoora' Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Off time: 15:56 | Winning time: 1m 27.92s

(10)

Insignia Of Rank^b⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-12| J: Gary Carroll| T: J G Murphy| OR: 103

25/1

Won a 1m2f handicap and 1m Listed race at the Curragh this season before struggling the last twice off a career-high mark (including here on Tuesday). Others likely better handicapped at present.

Form: 153190

(11)

Above The Rest^h³⁶

Age: 8| Weight: 9-9| J: S M Crosse⁽⁵⁾| T: T D Barron| OR: 100| D

20/1

British raider. Won a class 2 handicap and Grade 3 last year and a Listed race back in March. On a high enough mark at present so may be vulnerable but perfectly capable of being involved if he gets a fast pace to aim at.

Form: 180705

(7)

Saltonstall^p,t⁵^{(ex 7)}

Age: 5| Weight: 9-5| J: Colin Keane| T: A McGuinness| OR: 89| C| D

3/1

Gets a 7lb penalty for winning the big handicap here on Tuesday but that still leaves him on a perfectly winnable mark. Has won over this distance and likely to be involved, however is better suited by further.

Form: 000041

(3)

Turnberry Isle⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 9-3| J: D O'Brien| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 100

8/1

Disappointed when last behind Saltonstall here on Tuesday following back-to-back wins. Concern he sweated up beforehand but there's a chance he'll bounce back from a far kinder draw.

Form: 356110

(13)

Certain Lad³⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 9-2| J: S Foley| T: M R Channon| OR: 99| D

14/1

British raider. Won three times as a juvenile, including in a 1m Listed contest in France last September. Finished in mid-division in the Britannia Stakes before a career best win at Haydock on quick ground. Up 3lb and poor draw but capable.

Form: 6-56401

(8)

Magical Wish²⁴

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: B A Curtis| T: R Hannon| OR: 97| BF| D

12/1

British raider. Disappointed over 6f at Newmarket this year but the best two runs of his career have come over this distance this year with a Lingfield (AW) win and a Sandown second. More to offer back up in trip and a contender.

Form: 216320

(15)

Quizical⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 9-0| J: Robbie Colgan| T: S Lavery| OR: 91| D

8/1

Very good third to Saltonstall on Tuesday over 1m0.5f. Remains on a competitive mark and drop in distance isn't a concern. However very poorly drawn and others preferred on that basis.

Form: 070673

(12)

Apex King⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 8-13| J: Chris Hayes| T: D Loughnane| OR: 90| D

16/1

British raider. Ran a fine third at Newmarket over this distance in June but has been most disappointing in two starts since. Could have been better drawn and a bit to prove now.

Form: 417370

(2)

Katiymann^t¹¹

Age: 7| Weight: 8-12| J: Ronan Whelan| T: M Halford| OR: 89| BF| C| D

14/1

Goes well fresh and duly returned from a short break with a win over this trip at Fairyhouse in July. Disappointed up in trip last time and looks weighted up to his best right now. Others likely better handicapped.

Form: 8-60015

(5)

Master Speaker³

Age: 9| Weight: 8-12| J: Ben Coen⁽⁵⁾| T: A McGuinness| OR: 89

16/1

Winner off 8lb lower over a mile at Killarney last month and as a former sprinter, the drop in trip is no concern. However ran poorly here on Thursday off this mark and may well find life tough again.

Form: 366010

(4)

Rufus King⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-12| J: W J Lee| T: C & M Johnston| OR: 89| D

5/1

Britisg raider. Finished a good fourth to Saltonstall here on Tuesday over 1m0.5f and this is arguably his ideal distance. Racing off an attractive mark at present and handed a good draw to attack from. Likely to be involved again.

Form: 394334

(16)

Laughifuwant⁵⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: J A Heffernan| T: G Keane| OR: 88| CD

20/1

Maiden winner on soft ground over this C&D in October last year and followed it up with a good second on handicap and season debut. Below par the last twice and likely to need plenty of rain. Poorly drawn.

Form: 251-28U

(14)

Magnetic North⁵

Age: 4| Weight: 8-11| J: Paddy Harnett⁽¹⁰⁾| T: S Lavery| OR: 88

14/1

Not disgraced when seventh to Saltonstall here on Tuesday following back-to-back wins over 1m2f. Wide draw to overcome and may well find this drop in trip very much on the sharp side.

Form: 4-55117

(6)

On A Session¹⁵

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: L F Roche| T: A Fogarty| OR: 92

14/1

Listowel winner over 6.5f before struggling in tough asks in the Group 3 Jersey Stakes at Royal Ascot and back in a strong Curragh handicap. Remains lightly raced so could kick on again and not one to give up on yet.

Form: 10-0100

(9)

Madam Seamstress¹¹

Age: 3| Weight: 8-8| J: K J Manning| T: J S Bolger| OR: 91

12/1

Won a Navan handicap in March and now 21lb higher having finished sixth in the Group 3 1,000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown and a running on fifth in a 6f Listed race at Naas. The mark requires more but the trip should prove ideal.

Form: 07-1365

(18)

Hit The Silk^h⁵⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 8-11| J: G M Ryan⁽⁷⁾| T: P J F Murphy| OR: 88| D

20/1

Enjoying a good season on turf in winning two from four starts. Won in a decent time at Limerick and this extra half furlong is ideal. Drawn wide. First reserve.

Form: 9-80101

Non-Runners

(19)

Marshall Jennings⁵

Weight: 9-9| Age: 7

T: Mrs J Harrington J: T P Madden

(17)

Baraweez⁵

Weight: 8-11| Age: 9

T: B Ellison J: Reserve 2

(1)

Aussie Valentine⁵

Weight: 8-11| Age: 8

T: A McGuinness J: Reserve 3

Forecasts

Saltonstall (3/1), Rufus King (5/1), Turnberry Isle (8/1), Quizical (8/1), Magical Wish (12/1), Madam Seamstress (12/1), Marshall Jennings (12/1), On A Session (14/1), Magnetic North (14/1), Katiymann (14/1), Certain Lad (14/1), Master Speaker (16/1), Apex King (16/1), Baraweez (16/1), Laughifuwant (20/1), Hit The Silk (20/1), Above The Rest (20/1), Insignia Of Rank (25/1), Aussie Valentine (25/1)

Saltonstall was a big winner here on Tuesday and had a few of these rivals trailing behind him. They include RUFUS KING who is taken to be better suited by the drop in distance and continue the trend of Britsih-trained winners dating back to 2014. Magical Wish is another from overseas with a big chance and his profile suggests he may develop into a specialist at this distance while fellow raider Certain Lad should be in the mix. Madam Seamstress is one to note up in distance and although she's on a technically high mark, she's coming off the back of a clear career best.