14:55 Galway

Monday 18 September 2017

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galwayraces.com Maiden Hurdle

Off time: 14:56 | Winning time: 5m 14.40s

1^st

Moyross

611-12

5/4f

T: N MeadeJ: Sean Flanagan

Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved into 2nd after 2 out when hampered on rail, soon ridden, challenged last, kept on to lead run-in, cosily op 6/4 tchd 6/5

2^nd

2 ¼

Suncroft

511-12

13/8

T: A FlemingJ: D F O'Regan

Close up and disputed, led after 4th, soon clear, reduced advantage 5 out, pressed 2 out, ridden after 2 out, pressed again last, headed run-in and no extra closing stages tchd 7/4

3^rd

Riverrainshine

711-12

12/1

T: S J MahonJ: Keith Donoghue

Led and disputed, headed after 4th, close up and slight mistake 2 out, soon ridden, no extra in 3rd entering straight, kept on one pace

4^th

Creadan Grae

511-12

13/2

T: G ElliottJ: D N Russell

Settled behind leaders, moderate 5th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace tchd 6/1

5^th

Nomanbehind

611-12

20/1

T: Anthony CurranJ: A E Lynch

Held up in mid-division, slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden, no impression in moderate 7th 2 out, kept on one pace op 22/1

6^th

Trump Sixteen

511-12

33/1

T: S J MahonJ: Jack Kennedy

Mid-division, moderate 6th halfway, progress into 4th after 3 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace

7^th

3 ¼

The Rap Queen

611-5

18/1

T: Miss D O'SheaJ: Rachael Blackmore

Held up towards rear, ridden 3 out, no impression in moderate 8th 2 out, kept on one pace op 14/1

8^th

2 ¼

Call Of The Loon

611-12

66/1

T: D J RyanJ: Mr L P Gilligan (7)

Held up towards rear, progress into moderate 7th 3 out, ridden and no impression before next

9^th

1 ½

Manhatton Island

711-12

66/1

T: S J MahonJ: Donagh Meyler

Held up, mid-division before halfway, ridden towards rear 3 out, soon no impression

10^th

Leah's Little Star

511-12

100/1

T: Kevin McDonaghJ: J J Slevin (3)

Settled behind leaders, moderate 4th halfway, mistake 6th, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened before next, tailed off

11^th

1 ½

Kool Lady

611-5

50/1

T: D DonovanJ: Danny Mullins

Always towards rear, ridden in rear 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, tailed off

Also Ran

Ventura Boulevard

511-12

66/1

T: S J MahonJ: C D Meehan (7)

Towards rear when fell 1st

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Betting Breakdown

Tote Win:€2.10Pl:€1.02, €1.30, €3.60EX:€4.70Trifecta:€22.90SF:€3.63

Forecasts

Moyross (5/4), Suncroft (13/8), Creadan Grae (13/2), Riverrainshine (12/1), The Rap Queen (18/1), Nomanbehind (20/1), Trump Sixteen (33/1), Kool Lady (50/1), Call Of The Loon (66/1), Manhatton Island (66/1), Ventura Boulevard (66/1), Leah's Little Star (100/1)

Hurdling newcomers Moyross and Suncroft are much respected, with the former's trainer in flying form lately, and it won't be a surprise to see one or both going well in this contest. Fitness and experience jumping these flights sways the vote in favour of CREADAN GRAE, who was second last time at Down Royal and is a more assured stayer at this stage in his development. The Rap Queen is also worth considering having gained useful experience over the last month.