Philip Rothwell’s Dont Tell The Boys has attracted support in Galway’s opening two mile maiden hurdle at 2.40. The gelding is coming off a break of 204 days since finishing eighth at Gowran Park, but has been backed from 8/1 to 11/2. Silent Picture has drifted out from 11/4 to 4/1 in this contest.
Our Girl Lucy is a non-runner in the 3.15. There are three horses in this maiden hurdle for money. Royal Robin from the Edmond Kent yard has shortened to 16/1 from 33/1. Saddleoncemore for Shane Joyce and Barry Geraghty has her supporters as her price has contracted from 8/1 to 11/2 while Sanforized is down to 3/1. She was travelling well when brought down in a maiden hurdle at Thurles last year.
In the extended two mile five furlong handicap hurdle at 3.45 By The Hour off a light weight has been taken at 14/1 and is now a 10/1 shot. Headford Flyer for Edward O’Grady has been backed in the 5.20 down to 3/1 from an opening offer of 12/1. Whodouthink is a non-runner in this qualified riders race.
Michael Graham
