Thursday 16 July · Killarney, Eire

19:55 Matchbook Exchange Flat Race

Distance: 2m 1f 0y
Going: Good (Good to Yielding in places)
Class: 0
Prize: EUR 11000
Runners: 8

Race preview

With the benefit of previous experience, the Andrew Slattery-trained CAISLEAN GEAR should prove difficult to beat. Runner-up on his introduction at Roscommon last month, the son of Galileo Chrome again ran a solid race when fourth at Limerick last time. Unless one of the newcomers proves to be above average, this looks a nice opportunity for the gelding to gain a first win. A half-brother to a seven-time scorer, the Emmet Mullins-trained Inishtearaght has to be of interest. While he may prefer a stiffer test of stamina, any market support for the four-year-old should be noted. Bravemans Call, a debutant from the Eoin McCarthy yard, is another that has to be respected if the market vibes are positive.

Pos	Horse	Form	Jockey	Trainer	Wgt	SP
1	Caislean Gear	24	Mr A P Ryan	A Slattery	11 10	2-1
2	Emergency Man		Mr B T Stone	P Nolan	11 10	4-1
3	Bravemans Call		Mr J Dunne	E McCarthy	11 10	14-1
4	Charles Kickham	8	Mr J C Barry	K Purcell	11 10	18-1
5	Inishtearaght		Mr J L Gleeson	E Mullins	11 10	11-4
6	Walkineezy		Mr H C Swan	D Hogan	11 10	9-2
7	Throwmedownsomthin		Mr J P Sampson	I Madden	11 10	50-1
8	Bairdin		Mr D Doyle	K Purcell	11 10	25-1