October 01 / 14.30 Killarney

14.30

Soft

John J Galvin & Son Median Auction Maiden

  • Prize money: £6197.48
  • 1m 0f 30y
  • 11 runners
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John J Galvin & Son Median Auction Maiden

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.70
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 5-6382

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Peak RPR (80) when third of 16 in a Limerick maiden (1m, good) in July, since when he's been below that level in cheekpieces and a visor; 0-5 now and should be vulnerable in a race of this nature.
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6th

6

(2)

18th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

The Vik

8st 13lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Liam Bailey

1m winner in Ireland as a 3yo; only seen twice for current stable and he's been well beaten on each occasion, more recently back from a long absence 17 days ago; dropped 5lb but not easily recommended.

25/1

10th

10

(9)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 5

17:25 Newcastle (AW)

The Vik

9st 2lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Soft-ground winner in Ireland as a 3yo (sold for 18,000euros) who was only seen once for his new trainer last year, when beaten a long way in the spring; worth a look in the market for a yard in decent nick.

25/1

12th

1

(7)

11th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

17:05 Pontefract

The Vik

9st 11lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Liam Bailey

bumped start, prominent

6/1

25/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 8

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away but saw her race out on the front foot to be mid-division at Fairyhouse (7f, good; 100-1); can improve on that.
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14th

5

(10)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Fashion Flair

9st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: John S O’Donoghue

midfield

20/1

11th

2

(12)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Fashion Flair

10st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John S O’Donoghue

towards rear, outpaced 2f out, bit short of room over 1f out, kept on but drifted left inside final furlong, never on terms

10/1

OUR TIP

5/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
£46,000 3yo; half-brother to winners Saracen Knight (1m 2yo/1m4f; RPR 99) and Beauty Stone (1m3f-1m4f; 88); dam unplaced 7f 2yo (50), half-sister to US 1m2f Grade 1 winner Debussy & 8.5f Group 3 winner Laugh Aloud; interesting newcomer and the market should be informative with his trainer also running Bold Ribb.
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1st

3

(5)

21st Oct 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Fawkner Park

9st 8lb

J: Shane Crosse

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, nudged along and went second under 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ridden out and went clear inside final furlong, easily

5/4

3rd

5

(8)

1st Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 30y

14:30 Killarney

Fawkner Park

9st 8lb

J: Shane Crosse

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear of midfield, pushed along and headway on outer over 2f out, ran green but kept on strongly and went third inside final furlong, eyecatcher

5/2

20/1

Form: 67

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Couple of midfield finishes in 7f and 1m2f maidens, both on good ground; likely to need more here.
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15

(7)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Apologise

9st 4lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gary McGill

Won on the Flat (11.5f) for Andy Slattery in 2022; three-time hurdles winner for separate yards, including a spell in Britain; market will prove informative returning to the Flat.

18/1

16th

17

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 94y

14:30 Punchestown

Apologise

11st 3lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gary McGill

midfield

33/1

16th

17

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 94y

14:30 Punchestown

Apologise

11st 3lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Gary McGill

midfield

33/1

Form: 3

Last run: 200 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nothing special about his third at Newcastle (7f AW) in March when trained by Roger Varian but clearly has some ability and he remains in the same ownership despite changing yards; commands respect.
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10th

1

(5)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Bold Ribb

9st 9lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: John Ryan

disputed lead, led after 2f

12/1

7/2

Form: 427253 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden with an up-and-down profile but her best efforts bring her into it, notably when just missing out in a 1m handicap at Gowran in July (RPR 83); however, didn't run great on soft ground the once and she's trying new headgear.
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11th

7

(16)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Naas

Any Dream Will Do

9st 5lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W McCreery

dwelt start, switched to far side early, in rear

25/1

6th

1

(12)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Any Dream Will Do

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Won over 1m at Limeick in the spring, more recently has been chasing black type without success although went up 4lb for recent Listowel Listed fifth; opposable back in handicap company.

10/1

5th

6

(6)

19th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Any Dream Will Do

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

1m handicap winner on soft but well held in couple of stabs at this level and similar outcome likely.

50/1

20/1

Form: 60

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Respected connections but has posted RPRs of 67 and 64 in two 1m2f maidens; that's modest fare and he's probably one for handicaps.
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7th

13

14th Jan 2026

Good

3m 0f 57y

Class 4

14:40 Newbury

Faded Fantasy

11st 2lb

J: Mr J J Murphy-Knight

T: Christian Williams

Ran creditably at Hereford (3m1f) last time, bouncing back from two poor efforts, but this looks a tougher assignment; still seeking first handicap success above Class 5.

20/1

9th

11

11th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

17:10 Chepstow

Faded Fantasy

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Maggs

T: Christian Williams

Dual hurdle winner on good ground this summer (2m7f/3m2f); last month's chasing defeat is probably best overlooked (didn't jump well enough) but he has high mileage for his age and might be vulnerable in this grade.

20/1

100/1

Form: 9879-8

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden with a basement handicap mark; makes no appeal.
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13th

13

(13)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Moon Orchid

8st 12lb

J: Jack Enright

T: Ian O’Connor

midfield, lost position when pushed along and hung right 4f out, dropped to rear when ridden and weakened under 3f out

25/1

16

(13)

10th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 60y

14:25 Killarney

Moon Orchid

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ian O’Connor

Reserve; outclassed in maidens the last twice but still makes limited appeal.

8th

9

(10)

1st Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 30y

14:30 Killarney

Moon Orchid

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Ian O’Connor

prominent, pushed along under 3f out, ridden and outpaced 2f out, soon no extra

100/1

Form: 06

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished second in a Punchestown bumper on his debut but was tailed in his next bumper and has shown very little in two Flat maidens (on soft).
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10th

1

(3)

1st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

13:10 Dundalk (AW)

Alquinto

10st 7lb

J: Shane Crosse

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Started off in bumpers and has no shortage of experience; drop to this trip failed to elicit any improvement last time.

50/1

9th

7

(7)

6th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

15:50 Dundalk (AW)

Alquinto

8st 13lb

J: Mark Enright

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Has only beaten two rivals in his two outings here; trip will need to bring about a dramatic change.

66/1

13th

1

(7)

9th Dec 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Alquinto

9st 8lb

J: Mark Enright

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

soon led

100/1

Form:

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never seriously involved at Listowel (1m, soft), finishing a well-held tenth; the same 10lb claimer rides again.
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11th

11

(5)

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 136y

18:25 Clonmel

Prince Of Glamour

8st 13lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

midfield

10/1

5th

4

(3)

29th Jul 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 110y

16:40 Gowran Park

Prince Of Glamour

9st 9lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Has shown nothing in three maidens and looks completely out of his depth in this company.

100/1

9th

1

(2)

24th Jun 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:23 Limerick

Prince Of Glamour

10st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J Flynn

One of three runners for yard; well beaten in two starts last year and can't be fancied on return; hood added.

66/1

100/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 352 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
125-1 when tailed off in a 1m1f maiden at the Curragh 12 months ago; new yard now.
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6th

9

20th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Tramore

Torential

11st 1lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

towards rear throughout, tailed off

100/1

11th

8

(1)

1st Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 30y

14:30 Killarney

Torential

9st 8lb

J: Tom Madden

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

midfield, pushed along over 3f out, weakened from 2f out

100/1

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Payout
Exacta €63.80
Straight Forecast €65.90
Trifecta €465.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bold Ribb

POSTDATA:

Any Dream Will Do

The Irish Sun:

Bold Ribb