18:55 Killarney

Wednesday 15 July 2020

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Carrauntoohil (Q.R.) Maiden (Div 1)

Off time: 18:55 | Winning time: 3m 8.69s

(4)

Baby Bellini^t¹³⁵

Age: 9| Weight: 11-12| J: Mr J Hogan⁽⁷⁾| T: I Madden| OR: 45

80/1

Only placed twice from 35 starts on the racecourse; has plenty of experience in Flat contests but has shown little ability.

Form: 926667/

(2)

Chosen Mate^t¹⁹

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Ms L O'Neill| T: G Elliott| BF

16/5

Probably one of the most versatile racehorse in the line-up given he has ability over fences and over hurdles; placed on only Flat start many years ago; looks like the most likely winner.

Form: 23-

(3)

Galileo Dance^t³⁰

Age: 4| Weight: 11-12| J: Mr T Hamilton| T: J P O'Brien

7/1

No show on only bumper appearance in January but a little better on Flat debut over 1m4f last month at Fairyhouse; one to consider especially if market support.

Form: 5

(6)

Here's Hoping¹⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 11-12| J: R Deegan⁽⁵⁾| T: T Collins

40/1

Gelding by Elusive Pimpernel out of a Diamond Green mare. Related to Strahan, winner over 6f. Dam was a maiden; reasonable effort in 1m4f Limerick maiden last month; open to improvement.

Form: 6

(10)

Nibblers Charm^p¹²

Age: 7| Weight: 11-12| J: Miss S Larkin⁽⁷⁾| T: R Hackett

10/1

118-rated handicap hurdler who was holding his own over timber in August/September last year. Won on sole bumper start over 2m4f at Listowel 22 months ago; good effort at Navan on the Flat recently and will be suited by this step up in trip.

Form: 4

(12)

Peregrine Run^b⁸

Age: 10| Weight: 11-12| J: Mr S Perry⁽⁷⁾| T: Peter Fahey| C

6/4

Won at this track last time out over fences in a Grade 3 contest; has a little bit of form on the Flat and no surprise to see him running a big race here.

Form: 4/3

(1)

Polished Steel^t¹⁴

Age: 6| Weight: 11-12| J: Mr F Maguire⁽³⁾| T: Mrs J Harrington

3/1

Consistent hurdler/chaser; easily won on chase debut at the start of the month at Tipperary; makes Flat debut here but will be full of confidence.

Form:

(8)

Tipping Point¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 11-12| J: Miss H Duignan⁽⁷⁾| T: A McNamara

66/1

Dawn Approach gelding whose dam is a sister to Youmzain. Little in terms of ability posted in a few starts this season; Flat experience should help in this line-up

Form: 84-9

(5)

Minky¹²

Age: 4| Weight: 11-7| J: Mr C Smithers⁽⁷⁾| T: Madeleine Tylicki

80/1

Daughter of Elzaam out of a Petong mare. Closely related to Myboycharlie, winner at up to 1m; slowly away and completely tailed off on debut earlier this month at Navan.

Form: 0

(9)

Sweet Cassie⁸

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: Miss N C Kelly⁽⁷⁾| T: Leonard Flynn| OR: 51

100/1

Has been showing improved form over hurdles of late and if he can transfer that to the Flat then it would be no surprise to see him running a big race.

Form: 00005/D-

(7)

Tempting Tara^t⁴

Age: 5| Weight: 11-7| J: Mr D Cleere⁽⁷⁾| T: E Mullins

80/1

Shown very little in four bumpers and a pair of maiden hurdle races towards the end of last year; stone last on Flat debut recently at Leopardstown.

Form: 0

Non-Runners

(11)

Pike County¹²

Weight: 11-12| Age: 7

T: Mrs D Foster J: Mr D O'Connor

Forecasts

Peregrine Run (6/4), Polished Steel (3/1), Chosen Mate (16/5), Galileo Dance (7/1), Nibblers Charm (10/1), Pike County (14/1), Here's Hoping (40/1), Tipping Point (66/1), Baby Bellini (80/1), Tempting Tara (80/1), Minky (80/1), Sweet Cassie (100/1)

Question marks about plenty of these who are more accustomed to hurdling and chasing. It will be interesting to see the level of support for CHOSEN MATE who has been running well in hurdles and chases and has one decent piece of Flat form to his name. Not one to heavily involved with but may go well. Peregrine Run is a popular racehorse better known for being a classy chaser: He likes this track so it will be no surprise to see him run well. Polished Steel won a Tipperary chase on his last outing and if bringing that confidence to the track here looks to have every chance while Nibblers Charm should also be considered.