Race Shape / Pace:
Plenty of prominent racers here, but no confirmed tearaway. Looks a steady-to-even gallop on good ground. Draw not a major factor at Killarney in bumpers, but tactical speed is usually rewarded.
Strongest Contenders
Galileo Sand – Progressive (RPR 120)
- Most solid profile: steadily progressive in bumpers (4-2-1 form) and comes here off a deserved win at the track (17f, yielding).
- Carries a penalty but the booking of Patrick Mullins is a strong intent signal.
- Handles good ground, versatile tactically, and connections (Joseph O’Brien yard in form) add confidence.
Score: 9/10
Delta Force – Proven (RPR 111)
- Galway bumper winner last summer; returned from 289 days off with promising 3rd at Tipperary before a solid 4th in a better race at Galway.
- Found the Newton Abbot trip/tempo against him. Still lightly raced and capable of more.
- Carries a 7lb penalty, but this Flat-bred has a turn of foot.
Score: 8/10
That Danny Feeling – Promising (RPR 108)
- Bumper winner here at Killarney (May) when making all.
- Placed in maidens over hurdles since, showing consistency.
- Likely to go forward again; if not harried, could dictate.
- Slight worry that this is more a prep for hurdles campaign.
Score: 7.5/10
Main Dangers
Minella Emperor – Progressive (RPR 111)
- Kilbeggan bumper winner in May, then 3rd behind Murat at Galway latest (same race as Delta Force).
- Runs in cheekpieces again; shapes like he’ll stay further, but solid place claims.
Score: 7/10
Themanintheanorak – Dark Horse (RPR 115)
- Point recruit who made rules debut with a comfortable Listowel bumper win (20f, good).
- Drop back to 2m raises a question—may want further—but strong stayer who could stay on late if pace is strong.
Score: 7/10
Papanell – Interesting Outsider (RPR 112 debut)
- Eye-catching 4th at Galway debut (kept on, lost 3rd late).
- Pedigree suggests stamina (brother to The Jam Man). Should come on plenty for that first run.
Score: 6.5/10
Others
- Governors Rock (102) – Won a weak Wexford bumper, but needs big improvement. Score: 5.5/10
- We Be Grand (106) – Well held at Roscommon on debut. Needs sharp progress. Score: 4/10
- Tenacious Spirit (101) – Exposed mare, more likely to need hurdles. Score: 4/10
Each-Way Angles
With 9 runners and several unexposed types, each-way plays make sense. Papanell and Themanintheanorak both offer scope for progression against the penalised pair.
Private Tissue (Guide Odds)
- Galileo Sand – 2/1
- Delta Force – 3/1
- That Danny Feeling – 9/2
- Minella Emperor – 6/1
- Themanintheanorak – 8/1
- Papanell – 10/1
- Governors Rock – 20/1
- We Be Grand – 25/1
- Tenacious Spirit – 33/1
Summary
A competitive winners’ bumper with penalties shaping the contest. Galileo Sand has the strongest form and top amateur booked; Delta Force looks the main danger if getting a stronger gallop. That Danny Feeling has the pace to make this tactical, while Themanintheanorak and Papanell are the interesting improvers at prices.
Smart Play:
- Win bet: Galileo Sand (classy and progressive, Mullins booked).
- Each-way saver: Papanell (promising debut, scope to improve).
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