October 30 / 14.15 Galway

14.15

Heavy

Corrib Food Products Maiden

  • Prize money: £6787.61
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Corrib Food Products Maiden

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.70
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 6443

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has shown a fair standard of form in making the frame on three occasions; could go close on the evidence of his Punchestown fourth in September but he was soundly beaten in third in a six-runner maiden at Gowran last time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(6)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Galway

Rapid City

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

prominent on outer, pressed leader over 2f out, ridden and led over 1f out, edged right and went clear inside final furlong, ran on

5/1

1st

2

(6)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Galway

Rapid City

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

prominent on outer, pressed leader over 2f out, ridden and led over 1f out, edged right and went clear inside final furlong, ran on

5/1

3rd

2

(5)

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

14:50 Gowran Park

Rapid City

9st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

prominent on outer, briefly went second towards far side over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

15/2

2nd
3 (1)
Hokusai

3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 7-2098

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Finished runner-up on heavy in a 1m maiden at Bellewstown in April; has failed to build on that, including in handicaps on his last two starts; however, he can be rated a place possibility in this company and may improve with cheekpieces on for the first time.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

13th

4

(13)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

16:17 Naas

Hokusai

9st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Noel Meade

Apprentice-ridden when gaining a breakthrough win over 1m1f at Leopardstown last month, disappointingly never featured off 8lb higher over C&D since.

9/1

13th

6

(18)

5th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 84y

17:20 Naas

Hokusai

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

towards rear

13/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 75

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seemed to find 6f inadequate on debut at Cork in July; duly improved when fifth over 1m at Naas recently. may make further progress.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(2)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

17:27 Naas

See Me Through

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

raced in third behind clear leader, lost position 3f out, no extra from 2f out, eased inside final furlong

9/2

5th

4

(3)

22nd Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 178y

19:10 Ballinrobe

See Me Through

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won a 1m Killarney maiden in May and runner-up over 1m1.5f twice since, including at this course last time; steps up markedly in trip but this yard is having a fine season, so is respected.

4/1

2nd

3

(8)

24th Jun 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 156y

18:45 Ballinrobe

See Me Through

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ross O’Sullivan

soon led, joined on inner 2f out, soon headed and slightly hampered, challenging when bit short of room against far rail inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

3/1

9/2

Form: 035250

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Obtained a second placing in a 1m maiden at Naas in June but was beaten 11l; appeared not to stay in a 1m2f handicap at the Curragh last time.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

1

(4)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

18:55 Leicester

Hotaugustnight

10st 2lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Syd Hosie

Made the frame on consecutive 1m2f AW starts for Kevin Philippart De Foy in March/April and ran quite well on soft turf on stable debut but suffered heavy defeat last time and it's hard to know what to expect from her after a two-month break.

16/1

10th

10

(9)

6th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

Hotaugustnight

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Syd Hosie

Maiden who regressed for two previous yards before picked up for 19,000gns a month ago; started favourite over C&D last weekend, when inclined to over-race in front, and holds claims if the returning cheekpieces help her settle.

8/1

10th

10

(9)

6th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

Hotaugustnight

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Syd Hosie

Maiden who regressed for two previous yards before picked up for 19,000gns a month ago; started favourite over C&D last weekend, when inclined to over-race in front, and holds claims if the returning cheekpieces help her settle.

8/1

Form: 32

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Outran his odds when third to the 90-rated Yosemite Valley on debut over 6f at the Curragh; beaten by the 70-rated Greek Flower over 5f at Navan but still appeals here as a relatively unexposed type; 7f should suit.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

(8)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Navan

Nouvel Espoir

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: James M Barcoe

Speedy sort; won a C&D handicap in May and got on top close home at Tipperary last month; 1lb wrong but has a top 7lb claimer on board and can go well.

8/1

1st

5

(7)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:15 Tipperary

Nouvel Espoir

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: James M Barcoe

in touch with leaders, pushed along and headway under 2f out, challenging inside final furlong, ridden to lead inside final 110yds, kept on well

8/1

3rd

8

(4)

21st Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Nouvel Espoir

8st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: James M Barcoe

midfield

16/1

Form: 6-4006

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 39

Form & Verdict
Has managed to run well in handicaps at times but an official rating of 39 means that she could not be seriously fancied in a maiden.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(11)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Galway

Lets Believe

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Richard Brabazon

Has managed to run well in handicaps at times but an official rating of 39 means that she could not be seriously fancied in a maiden.

50/1

6th

7

(11)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Galway

Lets Believe

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Richard Brabazon

Has managed to run well in handicaps at times but an official rating of 39 means that she could not be seriously fancied in a maiden.

50/1

6th

17

(19)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Cork

Lets Believe

8st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Richard Brabazon

Maiden was regressive earlier this season and is now rated only 40; will handle this ground but needs to do more.

25/1

Form: 08

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Struggled on debut at Fairyhouse; better at Naas but will need to get a handicap mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

14

(5)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:51 Gowran Park

Reckless Quality

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Martin

Low mileage and signs of progress when fifth at Roscommon (7.5f, soft) but then fared less well over 1m at Tipperary; not without hope on that penultimate effort.

14/1

10th

14

(2)

29th May 2024

Soft

1m 1f 0y

16:03 Tipperary

Reckless Quality

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Martin

Lightly raced and she was keeping on over 7.5f on handicap debut at Roscommon (soft); could improve for going further here.

33/1

Form:

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 when finishing in rear in a 19-runner maiden over 1m2f at the Curragh; big drop in trip but seems safe to rule out.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(1)

5th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 130y

18:15 Clonmel

Barrogstown Girl

9st 5lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Jarlath P Fahey

mounted in chute, in touch with leaders, headway from 2f out, soon ridden, led and stayed on inside final furlong, eased towards finish, comfortably

12/1

3rd

7

(5)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 103y

19:20 Killarney

Barrogstown Girl

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Stepped up to this trip in fine style when landing a Limerick handicap 10 days ago; up 5lb and has been given a chance here; should go well.

3/1

50/1

Form: 00

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
In rear on only start for Dermot Weld; finished behind Reckless Quality and Betty Gray at Naas; little apparent chance.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

14

(2)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Windsor Road

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Shown very little in four starts at massive odds and likely one for handicaps.

100/1

9th

9

(3)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

Windsor Road

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

started quickly, soon in touch with leaders, weakened gradually on far side of group from under 2f out

50/1

Form: 9

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed a bit of promise when finishing in mid-field on debut at Naas; likely to need more experience.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(2)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Betty Grey

9st 3lb

J: Dean Curran

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

took keen hold, led, wandered around after 5f, faced challenge 5f out, headed under 3f out, weakened 2f out

100/1

10th

9

(10)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Galway

Betty Grey

9st 3lb

J: Dean Curran

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

Showed a bit of promise when finishing in mid-field on debut at Naas; likely to need more experience.

16/1

10th

9

(10)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Galway

Betty Grey

9st 3lb

J: Dean Curran

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

Showed a bit of promise when finishing in mid-field on debut at Naas; likely to need more experience.

16/1

25/1

Form: 405070

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has managed a couple of fair runs but is beginning to look regressive and has a low rating (47) that makes a maiden win improbable.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(4)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Galway

Daughteroffortune

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Has managed a couple of fair runs but is beginning to look regressive and has a low rating (47) that makes a maiden win improbable.

25/1

11th

10

(4)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Galway

Daughteroffortune

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Has managed a couple of fair runs but is beginning to look regressive and has a low rating (47) that makes a maiden win improbable.

25/1

10th

11

(18)

28th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 162y

14:50 Bellewstown

Daughteroffortune

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ciaran Murphy

towards rear of midfield

14/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of 16 over 6f at the Curragh in August on his only start for his previous trainer; can be ruled out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

1

(13)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Galway

Larry Bang

9st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Michael John O’Connor

Last of 16 over 6f at the Curragh in August on his only start for his previous trainer; can be ruled out.

66/1

12th

1

(13)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Galway

Larry Bang

9st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Michael John O’Connor

Last of 16 over 6f at the Curragh in August on his only start for his previous trainer; can be ruled out.

66/1

15th

1

(10)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Curragh

Larry Bang

9st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Muredach Kelly

First reported foal; dam placed 1m4f (RPR 63), half-sister to 6f/7f Group 3 winner Confuchias; making belated debut with an eyeshield on and can only be watched.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; dam Italian maiden, half-sister to a French winner Vassar, best known as dam of Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint winner Stormy Liberal; from a good family.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

2

(1)

5th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 160y

14:15 Sligo

Silky Suilleabhain

10st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

soon led narrowly, headed 2f out, soon weakened

100/1

8th

2

(1)

5th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 160y

14:15 Sligo

Silky Suilleabhain

10st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

soon led narrowly, headed 2f out, soon weakened

100/1

23th

11

(7)

20th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Silky Suilleabhain

9st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Has made no impression in three starts; big outsider

250/1

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Payout
Exacta €26.20
Straight Forecast €22.56
Trifecta €136.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Nouvel Espoir

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Hotaugustnight

POSTDATA:

Rapid City

The Irish Sun:

Nouvel Espoir