Mountain makes all under Sheridan

Church Mountain made it two wins from two starts at Galway, as he made all in the James P Cunningham Electrical Handicap.

A winner over the course and distance in July, the Denis Hogan trained three-year-old since finished sixth behind Noble Seal at Bellewstown.

Available at 12/1 in early shows, the Pride Of Dubai gelding eventually went off an 11/2 chance in the colours of owner Joseph Kelly.

Soon in front under Joey Sheridan, the bay victor was ridden and went a few lengths clear over a furlong from home.

His advantage was reduced by Very Excellent in the closing stages, with a neck the winning margin.

The runner-up was returned at 14/1 (33s early) under Emmet McNamara, while Trueba (11/1) was another two-and-a-quarter lengths back in third. Chavajod was sent off the 3/1 favourite and he finished a disappointing ninth.

Sheridan said: "He jumped slow the last day at Bellewstown and it was also a sharp trip but if anything it might have helped him, as it sharpened him up a good bit.

"I had to carry him everywhere when he won at the festival and today he did everything for me. He picked up well, we were a long way clear of the third and I don't think he'll be a horse until next year.

"I'd say he might go out on a break now and he'll be a lovely dual purpose horse. Fair play to Denis as he had a winner yesterday and again today and has the horses in flying form."

STEWARDS REPORTS

J.M. Sheridan, rider of Church Mountain trained by Denis Gerard Hogan, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount hung left during this race.

C.D. Hayes, rider of Sod's Law (GB) trained by Luke Comer, reported to the Clerk of Scales that his mount was pushed wide when turning into the straight.

Additional reporting by Thomas Weekes