Monday - Galway Festival

Francie Barrett

Surprised no one has got the ball rolling on this. Absolute NAP of the festival is that we'll get some whinger complaining about the quality of the racing at hand :pac: Let's be realistic though, while it's no Cheltenham, the racing is absolutely nowhere near as bad as made out to be. With Dermot Weld flying at the moment, one of the rumours I've been hearing is that he hasn't left himself with a whole lot of ammunition for Galway. Whether this is true or not remains to be seen. Racing Post had a very good interview with Weld as to what he feels are his best chances at winners, well worth checking out. As for finding winners, I generally keep my ear close to the ground here in Galway, but the amount of tips I've been getting is ridiculous. For 1 race tomorrow, I was given 3 in the same race :pac:

Anyway, I've the week off work tomorrow and will be attending most days. Have my selections picked and will post them up shortly.

mengele

surprising smullen isn't on the weld horse in the first race. weld always seems to like to win the first race at galway.

he will be my only bet tomorrow

Warper

Francie Barrett wrote: »

Surprised no one has got the ball rolling on this. Absolute NAP of the festival is that we'll get some whinger complaining about the quality of the racing at hand :pac: Let's be realistic though, while it's no Cheltenham, the racing is absolutely nowhere near as bad as made out to be. With Dermot Weld flying at the moment, one of the rumours I've been hearing is that he hasn't left himself with a whole lot of ammunition for Galway. Whether this is true or not remains to be seen. Racing Post had a very good interview with Weld as to what he feels are his best chances at winners, well worth checking out. As for finding winners, I generally keep my ear close to the ground here in Galway, but the amount of tips I've been getting is ridiculous. For 1 race tomorrow, I was given 3 in the same race :pac:


Anyway, I've the week off work tomorrow and will be attending most days. Have my selections picked and will post them up shortly.

Missed the RP interview with Weld. Did he give good mentions to any horses?

He has four or five favs tomorrow so will be interesting. Gonna back him in the first and the last for sure. Quick Jack is getting backed already down to 9-2 from 7's Martins horse in the big one

Francie Barrett

mengele wrote: »

surprising smullen isn't on the weld horse in the first race.

Smullen doesn't go over jumps

Warper

mengele wrote: »

surprising smullen isn't on the weld horse in the first race. weld always seems to like to win the first race at galway.

he will be my only bet tomorrow

Its a hurdle race

Francie Barrett

Warper wrote: »

Missed the RP interview with Weld. Did he give good mentions to any horses?

Call Vinnie
Postulation
Tandem
Tested
Antique Platinum

bellybuster12

Won't be going wild on anything this week but do a few for interest. Denis hogans Ridestan in the first is fancied for a place by owners and if all is right will run in a couple days on flat which that do fancy. Will chance a small punt on him, Morga looks a cracking mare tho.

Massini's Trap @14/1 might go well and pennys on my old pal Fosters cross @20/1.

I fully expect Weld to have a big week and am told to watch out for his 2yo colts. Will be very hard to get any value on his horses this week.


The problem this week is everybody has a "Tip". GL all

Peintre Celebre

Wouldn't listen to a word Weld says. The last two years his 'banker' has been done

BumperD

Do the opposite of what weld says, you won't fare too bad.

DiamondDave88

Money for Henry Higgins in the first 14s into 15/2!

Francie Barrett

Peintre Celebre wrote: »

Wouldn't listen to a word Weld says. The last two years his 'banker' has been done

Of course, you take everything with a pinch of salt. With that said, if you back Weld blindly and get in with early prices, you are guaranteed to be up cash backing off a level stake.

BumperD

Its a long week. The first two days are a bookies benefit. I generally keep the powder dry until Wednesday as its a hard week to come out on top. Digging a hole early can shred the confidence .

Francie Barrett

5:10 - Weld has won the this race from 4 of the last 5 years, but Manhattan Swing looks to be one of the weakest entrants he's had yet in what looks a very competitive race. Going to have to try and find some value, Erlkonig looks to be the one. Has beaten Mckinley and Polished Rock recently, has better looking form than Ridestan and Henry Higgins. If form holds, then I feel it's between this and Morga for the honours tomorrow.

Francie Barrett

5:40 - Lottery of a race if I ever saw one. Think it's very convenient that Who's Cross has just dropped into the ratings for this race with an absolute non-trier of a race a few weeks back. Horse has been doing the rounds with a few trainers, but should be more competitive than what the odds suggest in lower grade company. Trainer only has 2 declarations for Galway, so that suggests he's not sending these 2 out just for the benefit of some schooling. Hopefully it can give a good show at a massive price.

Francie Barrett

6:10 - Going for Grecian Tiger in this one. Think Robbie McNamara would have taken this ride but not able to make the weight. This horse was viewed as a future stable star when it first got a run out, but by and large has been disappointing. Tomorrow sees it stepping up to a more suitable trip and hopefully pitted against weaker opposition with weight going in its favour. Worry is that it has been well beaten by Quick Jack before and seeing the deluge of money for it suggests that Grecian Tiger has its work cut out for it. Have taken the 12/1 (Ladbrokes) on this one now, don't think that will last.

Francie Barrett

8:15 - Call Vinnie in the bumper. When Robbie McNamara tips a horse, it's usually does the business.

hucklebuck

Anyone think Sports Line might be worth a few sheckles in the 540, he is 43lbs lower than when mullins had him. He is having his second run with headgear and tongue tie, last time out he was beaten 7L and you would assume this has been his target.

Going to have a small ew, 22s looks a decent price and worth the risk.

chonghmfc

Jamaica is the one I've heard most about.......but I don't hear much.

hucklebuck

chonghmfc wrote: »

Jamaica is the one I've heard most about.......but I don't hear much.

Don't like Jamaica, I love it

ste2010

I fancy moon dice to come right again today. I reckon artful artist is the Martin plot today.

Warper

Ladbrokes shops are offering cash back if second to Jamaica - max 25. Not bad, think ill back Welds in it

sdoc13

ste2010 wrote: »

I fancy moon dice to come right again today. I reckon artful artist is the Martin plot today.

Moon dice looks good value to me. Have taken 33s. Pp money back of 2nd or 3rd. Only 25s though.

Backstreet Moyes

Nothing fancy today Artful Artist, Jamaica and Call Vinner Treble at 9/1.

byronbay2

Jamaica being backed as if victory is inevitable - 11/10 this morning, best price 4/6 now!!

rossom

6.45 looks a right old minefield. Paul Flynn said in a bit with the RP that he'd be very disappointed if he didn't run a very big race. Clearly likes the track a lot and I was on him when he won the hurdle so at 33s I've had a small play.

Also had a small e/w on the old boy Foster's Cross who won this a few years ago, looks on an ok mark of 80 and who is well drawn to attack from stall 6. I also like English raider Swnymor (and about another 2 or 3 others) so it's certainly not a race to get too involved in!

rossom

The opener looks a strong contest and I think Manhattan Swing would need to be pretty smart to win this on his hurdling debut. I think the form of Morga 3/1 looks very decent and she'd be my idea of the winner.

naughto

In the 7.15 I am liking tom dooley
Edit just seen it tiped in the star as well,dont no if thats a good thing or bad

naughto

Any 1do top jockey ?

Warper

Sick went in backing Call Vinnie @ 11-10 in Ladbrokes, just writing out the docket and it said todays lockin was just over. They had him at 6-4 up to 2.00 pm

shot2go

I went with
Henry Higgins at 5:10
Grecian Tiger 6:45
PRIMOGENITURE @ 7:45

i forgot to back Jamaica

Bateman

Interest double - Weld in the first and last

DyldeBrill

liking the look of Donatis Comet in the second, good price at 12/1

superfurry1

The plan man in the First 9-1 and Crown theatre in the last 9-1
:pac:

Sean_ros

Any tips for the races this evening that's worth a place or each way bet?

mick malones mauser

Nothing original but I was told Tony Martin is well worth following this week
Artful Artist and quick Jack have been well backed but his outsiders might be worth covering each way also.

But its Galway,wouldnt be surprised if the Weld hotpot was beaten in the bumper.Hope not as I have it in a treble

Backstreet Moyes

mick malones mauser wrote: »

Nothing original but I was told Tony Martin is well worth following this week
Artful Artist and quick Jack have been well backed but his outsiders might be worth covering each way also.

But its Galway,wouldnt be surprised if the Weld hotpot was beaten in the bumper.Hope not as I have it in a treble

Not putting it in the tips thread because it's not real info but i am after being told by 3 or 4 people to back Quick Jack. He was well supported overnight and looks short in a tough race.

Bateman

A shrewd judge I know personally but cannot post link as would breach charter:
Manhattan Swing
Marchese Marconi e/w
Spacious Sky e/w
Expensive Taste
Annus Mirabilis

Guffy

think he was a tip by Ruby on PP too...

Does anyone have any joy at the other tracks when these bigger meetings are on. It's like the bookies are napping and just concentrating on the festival. Seem to fund my festivals by backing the 'sideshow' races.

Warper

Streets of NewYork was being talked up by the owner last week, saying it was their best chance of the week

slaneylad

Henry Higgins non runner.

wp_rathead

My "Don't Try This At Home Kids" accumulator for Day 1 (All selections are "To place")
17:10 Manhattan Swing (3 Places) @ 8/15
18:45 Quick Jack (4 Places) @ Evens
19:45 Annus Mirabilus (3 Places) @ 8/15
20:15 Old Storm (3 Places) @ 8/11

dicky dunne

rossom wrote: »

The opener looks a strong contest and I think Manhattan Swing would need to be pretty smart to win this on his hurdling debut. I think the form of Morga 3/1 looks very decent and she'd be my idea of the winner.

I'd be in agreement with you, I reckon she could have a decent NH future and think she'll take a world of beating

I also like Dun Scaith in the 2nd, the drop back to 2m will be right up it's street, I can see it travelling sweetly to the bend and hopefully seeing it out up the hill

sdoc13

Settled on erlkonig ew in first
Sports line ew second and moon dice ew in feature. Good start would be handy.

Harry Angstrom

I usually have only one bet at the Galway crapfest - Weld's in the C&G maiden on the opening evening. Even though Postulation has ground to make up on Jamaica from their Curragh maiden, I reckon he's starting to become value at 15/8.

krustydoyle

Is Welds in the 1st a penalty kick because Russell got off of Morga.
Morga looks very progressive so it stands out that davy isn't on now

The word for Erlkonig around carlow the last week is mad, so im on that.

rossom

I'd say the reason why Russell is off Morga is because he'll be on all Weld's this week. We'll find out very shortly!

longshotvalue

Galway 6:45

Marchese Marconi has some form in the book that gives him a great chance here at a decent looking price. He seems to be better on good ground and was a very good 2nd in the Irish Cesarewitch at the end of last year of this mark. He also beat Pique Sous on good ground in Wexford last year. He is very consistent and looks to have been improving with each run this year hopefully to a decent go at this race. He ran well in this race last year finishing 8th on softer ground which wouldn’t have suited. 16/1 looks value .

1 Point EW 16/1 Various

Francie Barrett

What Willie Mullins horse certainly got in under the radar. Think so much money got punted on the Weld and Martin horses that the market forgot about Mcinley.

superfurry1

Francie Barrett wrote: »

What Willie Mullins horse certainly got in under the radar. Think so much money got punted on the Weld and Martin horses that the market forgot about Mcinley.

Beaten over 12 lengths by Erlkonig in june didnt help with picking mckinley though:(

ste2010

Epic the grey could be a sneaky snake

seanhynes

That was a great lay bet there ,7/4 fav in a 20 horse field in Galway of all places,crazy