Galway Races & Results Tomform Monday 31st July 2023

There were 31 Races on Monday 31st July 2023 across 5 meetings. There was 6 races at Ayr, 6 races at Newton Abbot, 7 races at Galway, 6 races at Lingfield, 6 races at Ffos Las, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Monday 31st July 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

17:10 Galway Maiden Hurdle 17f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
13
1st (13) Mystical Power (1.5/1 -50%)
Mystical Power

1.5
1.5/1(-50%)
(13) Mystical Power 1.5/1, Galileo gelding out of this yard's illustrious mare Annie Power. Won 11-runner bumper at Ballinrobe (16.5f, good, 2/5) on NH debut 63 days ago, leading 2f out and keeping on. That wasn't a flashy display but he has to be worthy of respect nevertheless now hurdling for powerful connections.
Ballinrobe bumper winner; nice prospect and likely to make the market on his hurdles debut.
4
2nd (4) Samui (3/1 +33%)
Samui

3
3/1(+33%)
(4) Samui 3/1, Bumper winner who confirmed hurdling debut promise when winning 14-runner Tramore novice (16.5f) in June. One to consider for leading yard with prospect of more to come.
Easily won a maiden hurdle at Tramore in June; progressive and shouldn't be far away here.
12
3rd (12) Mercury Mission (66/1 -65%)
Mercury Mission

66
66/1(-65%)
(12) Mercury Mission 66/1, Fairly useful maiden on the Flat (stays 12.5f). Twice-raced maiden over hurdles. Third of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (16.9f, good to soft, 9/1) 17 days ago, going with plenty of zest for a long way. Likely has more to offer in this sphere, particularly in handicaps.
Good second in a Roscommon maiden on his hurdles debut; well adrift of Hypotenus at Cork.
1
4th (1) Dark Note (12/1 +0%)
Dark Note

12
12/1(+0%)
(1) Dark Note 12/1, Matched previous best when opening hurdles account in a Sligo maiden (16.9f) earlier this month and followed up on Flat at Tramore (12f) 2 days later. This a tougher ask back over hurdles but he's clearly thriving at present.
Tough ask here against unexposed and potentially good opponents but should run his race.
3
5th (3) Jay Jay Zee (50/1 -52%)
Jay Jay Zee

50
50/1(-52%)
(3) Jay Jay Zee 50/1, Made a winning start to her career in 17.5f Ballinrobe maiden in April. Disappointed at Roscommon next time and put up little resistance when tackled when second in 4-runner Perth novice (16.2f) 15 days ago. This tougher again.
Probably stable third-string here and others much more likely.
9
6th (9) Hypotenus (2/1 +20%)
Hypotenus

2
2/1(+20%)
(9) Hypotenus 2/1, Useful on the Flat in France and plenty of promise to glean from 2 of his 3 starts over hurdles, reeled in late on having gone clear on the home turn in a Cork novice (16.9f) 17 days ago. Hood refitted now and he's a likely player.
Lessons will have been learned from his Cork defeat and should go close here.
5
7th (5) Your Honor (14/1 -75%)
Your Honor

14
14/1(-75%)
(5) Your Honor 14/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Ninth of 11 in handicap on Flat at Tramore (16f, good to soft) 20 days ago, weakening from 2f out. Switches from Flat to hurdles with cheekpieces back on.
Overall form and rating entitles him to respect but others look a bit more likely.
2
8th (2) Gordons Aura (20/1 +20%)
Gordons Aura

20
20/1(+20%)
(2) Gordons Aura 20/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner in hurdle at Fairyhouse in February. Fourth of 7 in minor event hurdle at Bellewstown (16.8f, good, 15/8) 23 days ago, needing stiffer test. Others make greater appeal.
Not at his best in a Bellewstown novice hurdle last time; deserted by Jack Kennedy today.
6
9th (6) Blue Reed (200/1 +0%)
Blue Reed

200
200/1(+0%)
(6) Blue Reed 200/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Sixth of 15 in juvenile hurdle at Cork (16f, good to soft, 25/1) on hurdles bow 113 days ago, better placed than most. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
Not beaten far in a Punchestown bumper and a Cork maiden hurdle; much more needed.
7
10th (7) Cosmic Blizzard (200/1 +0%)
Cosmic Blizzard

200
200/1(+0%)
(7) Cosmic Blizzard 200/1, Once-raced maiden. 14/1, eighth of 14 in bumper at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 25 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
Made little impression in a 2m bumper at Tipperary earlier this month; hard to fancy.
10
11th (10) Keeptellinemnuttin (250/1 -67%)
Keeptellinemnuttin

250
250/1(-67%)
(10) Keeptellinemnuttin 250/1, Twice-raced maiden. Tenth of 12 in novice hurdle (100/1) at Kilbeggan (18f, soft) 10 days ago. Hard to fancy.
Soundly beaten in both starts over hurdles and makes no appeal here.
11
12th (11) Marksetgo (200/1 -33%)
Marksetgo

200
200/1(-33%)
(11) Marksetgo 200/1, Showed a bit more than on debut when seventh of 11 in bumper at Killarney (17f) 11 days ago, hampered early in straight and unable to land a blow. This looks a tough hurdles introduction, however.
Not beaten far after being hampered in a Killarney bumper 11 days ago; much more needed.
LTO Selection:

17:10 Galway Maiden Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

MYSTICAL POWER makes his jumping debut and is hard to go past. He is regally bred being by Galileo out of the top-class mare Annie Power, and comfortably landed a bumper at Ballinrobe in May. Afterwards, jockey Patrick Mullins commented that he had plenty of jumping done and jumps well. He bids to enhance Willie Mullins' fine record in this race. There should be plenty more to come from Samui after he asserted to win over flights at Tramore last month. He is one of three representatives from Gordon Elliott's stable. John McConnell's Hypotenus was beaten into second at odds-on at Cork, but he also finished runner-up in a Grade 3 juvenile hurdle at Fairyhouse in February which shows what he is capable of.

A useful performer on the level in France, HYPOTENUS has shown more than enough in 2 of his 3 starts over hurdles to think a race of this nature is a mere formality and he gets the nod to put it all together and come out on top. Mystical Power, a son of Annie Power, needs considering now hurdling following success in bumpers, whilst Samui is another on the shortlist following his hurdles success at Tramore in June.

The John McConnell-trained HYPOTENUS has graded form and comes here after losing a Cork maiden hurdle he should have won


17:40 Galway Handicap Hurdle 17f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
10
1st (10) Neveradullmoment (4/1 +56%)
Neveradullmoment

4
4/1(+56%)
(10) Neveradullmoment 4/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 7 in novice hurdle (15/8) at Cork (19f, good to soft) 86 days ago. Booking of Gilligan a plus. Can make presence felt.
Consistent maiden not one to rule out with rider's claim a positive.
8
2nd (8) Ahead Of The Posse (10/1 +0%)
Ahead Of The Posse

10
10/1(+0%)
(8) Ahead Of The Posse 10/1, Winner in hurdle at Tramore in January. 7/1, bit below form fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, soft) 17 days ago, running on late. Blinkers on 1st time and no forlorn hope.
Respectable form over further and blinkered for drop back in trip here.
12
3rd (12) Whatsafellatodo (10/1 +17%)
Whatsafellatodo

10
10/1(+17%)
(12) Whatsafellatodo 10/1, C&D winner. Fairly useful winner at 19f in chases. Won 8-runner handicap chase at Ballinrobe (19.4f, good, 5/1) 63 days ago, pushed out. Switches to hurdles. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Not dismissed.
Ballinrobe chase winner after year's absence in May; respected off 6lb lower hurdles mark.
20
4th (20) The King Of Prs (40/1 -150%)
The King Of Prs

40
40/1(-150%)
(20) The King Of Prs 40/1, Winner in hurdle at Punchestown in January. 10/1, ninth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, soft) 17 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort.
Expected to come on for recent Kilbeggan comeback run and soft ground to suit.
7
5th (7) Big Island (5/1 +44%)
Big Island

5
5/1(+44%)
(7) Big Island 5/1, C&D winner. Good second of 16 in handicap hurdle (9/2) at Tipperary (16f, good) 25 days ago, just failing. Well in the mix.
C&D winner and recent narrow Tipperary defeat augurs well.
2
6th (2) Darkened (8/1 +6%)
Darkened

8
8/1(+6%)
(2) Darkened 8/1, 16/1, good third of 15 in handicap at Killarney (8.2f, good) 12 days ago, running on. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Blinkers back on. Took this event 12 months ago so he must enter calculations.
Last year's winner ran well on the Flat at Killarney recently; likely major player.
13
7th (13) Bukhill (12/1 -118%)
Bukhill

12
12/1(-118%)
(13) Bukhill 12/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Career best when winning 15-runner novice hurdle (2/1) at Sligo (16.9f, good) 22 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should improve further. Can go well again.
Sligo maiden winner one of the least exposed here on handicap debut.
11
8th (11) Sargent Lightfoot (33/1 +50%)
Sargent Lightfoot

33
33/1(+50%)
(11) Sargent Lightfoot 33/1, Fairly useful winner at 19f in chases. 7/1, below form eighth of 13 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (19.1f, good to soft) 80 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Best form is over further and others preferred.
18
9th (18) Cullaghs Star (16/1 +20%)
Cullaghs Star

16
16/1(+20%)
(18) Cullaghs Star 16/1, Very good second of 14 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (17f, good, 10/1) 11 days ago. Stepping back in the right direction so he's in the picture.
Recent Killarney second encouraging and handles soft.
9
|U| (9) Boom Boom Boom (28/1 -100%)
Boom Boom Boom

28
28/1(-100%)
(9) Boom Boom Boom 28/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle (14/1) at Listowel (16f, good) 56 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
Will need to jump much better than he did at Listowel; cheekpieces persisted with.
4
10th (4) One Cool Poet (10/1 +9%)
One Cool Poet

10
10/1(+9%)
(4) One Cool Poet 10/1, Good second of 16 in handicap at Leopardstown (12.8f, good to soft, 12/1) 11 days ago, slowly away. Switches to hurdles. Blinkers back on. Player off a handy-looking mark.
Veteran runs well here and fine Leopardstown prep second 11 days ago.
17
11th (17) Aussie Warrior (40/1 -43%)
Aussie Warrior

40
40/1(-43%)
(17) Aussie Warrior 40/1, Thrice-raced winner over hurdles. Fourteenth of 17 in maiden (12/1) at Leopardstown (15f, good) 39 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Likely to improve.
Roscommon 4yo maiden winner; hard to see him making an immediate impact in handicaps.
14
12th (14) Clonbury Bridge (22/1 +45%)
Clonbury Bridge

22
22/1(+45%)
(14) Clonbury Bridge 22/1, Pulled up in handicap chase at Thurles (16.7f, good to soft, 5/1) 158 days ago. Switches to hurdles. Booking of Meyler a plus and landed this event in 2021 so he's no forlorn hope.
C&D winner in 2021; let down by jumping over fences of late however and back hurdling.
21
13th (21) Listentillitellyea (10/1 +29%)
Listentillitellyea

10
10/1(+29%)
(21) Listentillitellyea 10/1, Remains a maiden after 19 NH runs. Eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.2f, good, 11/1) 62 days ago. Has work to do. RESERVE
Last year's second with poor recent form but reduced mark; reserve.
15
14th (15) Starman (25/1 +0%)
Starman

25
25/1(+0%)
(15) Starman 25/1, Career best when winning 11-runner novice hurdle at Wexford (16.7f, good, 3/1) 40 days ago. Possibilities back in handicap company.
Off the mark in 2m Wexford maiden last month; opening mark fair and one for the shortlist.
1
15th (1) Cozone (80/1 -300%)
Cozone

80
80/1(-300%)
(1) Cozone 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Still close up when hampered and unseated rider 4 out in 2m4f Killarney handicap last time. Not ruled out.
Better on the Flat although still has time on his side over hurdles.
3
|PU| (3) Largy Gift (11/1 +31%)
Largy Gift

11
11/1(+31%)
(3) Largy Gift 11/1, Career best when easily winning 6-runner novice hurdle (12/1) at Uttoxeter (15.8f, good to soft) 39 days ago on his first run since leaving Neil Mechie. Much respected on his handicap hurdle debut.
Comeback win in Uttoxeter maiden last month and has since changed yards; handicap debut.
6
|PU| (6) Wrecking Ball Paul (25/1 -56%)
Wrecking Ball Paul

25
25/1(-56%)
(6) Wrecking Ball Paul 25/1, 25/1, good sixth of 14 in maiden at Roscommon (11.7f, good to soft) 27 days ago, having benefit of enterprising ride. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Not dismissed.
Improving 5yo who is settling better and could have still more to offer.
19
|PU| (19) Snapius (28/1 -12%)
Snapius

28
28/1(-12%)
(19) Snapius 28/1, Winner in hurdle at Cork in March. 13/2, eighth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (16f, good) 56 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Recent Listowel effort leaves him with plenty to find and blinkers now fitted.
LTO Selection:

17:40 Galway Handicap Hurdle 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

DARKENED won this race by a nose last year off the same mark of 109. Daniel King claims 5lb and his mount returns to Galway after a solid third place on the Flat in Killarney, so another big run looks likely. A recent staying-on second in a Flat handicap at Leopardstown should have brought One Cool Poet to the boil. He certainly loves Ballybrit and has claims with James Smith taking 7lb off his back. Mark Fahey's stable is in terrific form and Largy Gift could be a useful recruit for him after he routed the field by 19 lengths in a Uttoxeter maiden hurdle last month. Boom Boom Boom was far from outclassed in fifth in a much higher grade at Listowel in June and the cheekpieces that were deployed then are retained.

Lots with chances but ONE COOL POET comes here on the back of a good recent run on the level at Leopardstown so is fancied to capitalise on an attractive mark returned to this sphere. Handicap-debutant Bukhill looks to have more to offer and heads the list of dangers, with last year's winner Darkened and handily-weighted Neveradullmoment two more who are firmly in the picture.

Preference is for BIG ISLAND, a previous C&D winner and who handles soft


18:10 Galway Maiden 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
5
1st (5) Mythology (1.75/1 -17%)
Mythology

1.75
1.75/1(-17%)
(5) Mythology 1.75/1, Thrice-raced colt. 13/8, second of 9 in maiden at the Curragh (7f, soft) 9 days ago. Yard having good spell. Ought to go close.
Ran into another quality Ballydoyle colt latest; sets the standard and a leading contender.
7
2nd (7) Sea The Polaris (4/1 -14%)
Sea The Polaris

4
4/1(-14%)
(7) Sea The Polaris 4/1, Foaled March 26. 145,000 gns yearling, 185,000 gns 2-y-o, Sea The Stars colt. Dam French 5.5f-7f winner. Interesting newcomer.
Well-bred and the stable have struck with two debutants in the last few days; respected.
6
3rd (6) Ringside Timing (28/1 +0%)
Ringside Timing

28
28/1(+0%)
(6) Ringside Timing 28/1, Twice-raced gelding. 33/1, fifth of 9 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, good to soft) 4 days ago.
Good run at Leopardstown; progressive but might be more suited by nurseries after this.
2
4th (2) Beauty Thunder (7.5/1 +38%)
Beauty Thunder

7.5
7.5/1(+38%)
(2) Beauty Thunder 7.5/1, Once-raced colt. 15/2, sixth of 14 in maiden at Fairyhouse (6f, good) on debut 19 days ago, slowly away. Open to progress.
Extra furlong will suit and could be capable of above average improvement; respected.
4
5th (4) Familiar (66/1 -32%)
Familiar

66
66/1(-32%)
(4) Familiar 66/1, Once-raced gelding. Ninth of 10 in maiden (7/1) at Gowran (7f, good to soft) on debut 43 days ago, very slowly away. Visored for 1st time. Open to improvement.
Visor tried here but needs to have improved tremendously to play a hand.
1
6th (1) Air Commander (1.88/1 +25%)
Air Commander

1.88
1.88/1(+25%)
(1) Air Commander 1.88/1, Promising sort. 5/1, second of 10 in maiden at Gowran (7f, good to soft) on debut 43 days ago. Leading claims with improvement on the cards.
Likely to have improved plenty for his Gowran debut and likely to go very close here.
3
7th (3) Bid For Chester (14/1 +36%)
Bid For Chester

14
14/1(+36%)
(3) Bid For Chester 14/1, Once-raced colt. Fourth of 11 in maiden (12/1) at the Curragh (5f, heavy) on debut, best work finish. Off 128 days. Significantly up in trip. Likely to improve.
Eye-catching fourth in a maiden at the Curragh on opening day; hard to know what to expect.
LTO Selection:

18:10 Galway Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

There is plenty of rain forecast for Galway, so this seven-furlong assignment is going to take plenty of getting. AIR COMMANDER made a pleasing debut in second on yielding ground at the Curragh and ought to progress. He holds plenty of big-race entries and is related to two winners who were more than capable on testing ground. The 93-rated Mythology is sure to be popular. He was a close third on debut at the Curragh and didn't run badly at all in fifth when upped in class for a Group 2 at the same track. He was last seen finishing runner-up over this trip on soft ground at the Curragh, and he has plenty of notable entries. The penny dropped late for Beauty Thunder when sixth over 6f in Fairyhouse. This step up in trip promises to suit and he is by a sire who is getting soft-ground winners. Sea The Stars colt Sea The Polaris made a pretty penny at the sales and represents a strong stable on debut.

AIR COMMANDER made an encouraging start to his career at Gowran last month and is taken to improve past Joseph O'Brien's Mythology in a maiden which may develop into a straight fight between the pair unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding Paddy Twomey newcomer Sea The Polaris.

The selection is MYTHOLOGY who ran into a high quality Ballydoyle newcomer at the Curragh but was very much at home over this trip


18:40 Galway Handicap 17f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
14
1st (14) Teed Up (3.5/1 +13%)
Teed Up

3.5
3.5/1(+13%)
(14) Teed Up 3.5/1, Course winner. 7/2, good second of 10 in handicap at Tramore (16f, good to soft) on reappearance 20 days ago, not clear run. Major player.
Goes well at this track; recent effort at Tramore should out him spot on for this task.
15
2nd (15) The Very Man (14/1 +30%)
The Very Man

14
14/1(+30%)
(15) The Very Man 14/1, Lightly-raced winner on Flat. Useful winner at 20f over hurdles. 13/2, very good fourth of 18 in handicap at the Curragh (14f, good) 64 days ago, faring best of those held up. Merits consideration.
In good form; trip and ground should be fine and he has won here in the past; contender.
10
3rd (10) Shajak (25/1 -56%)
Shajak

25
25/1(-56%)
(10) Shajak 25/1, Didn't need to be at best when winning 16-runner novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, soft, 2/11) 4 days ago, easily. Up in trip. Useful on the Flat, creditable on last Flat outing.
Limerick maiden hurdle winner not badly treated on his Flat form; could get involved.
1
4th (1) Hms Seahorse (10/1 +60%)
Hms Seahorse

10
10/1(+60%)
(1) Hms Seahorse 10/1, Respectable second of 7 in minor event at Killarney (14.2f, good to soft, 10/3) 76 days ago, needing stronger gallop.
Talented individual under both codes; did disappoint over hurdles here last year..
19
5th (19) Whiskey Sour (25/1 -14%)
Whiskey Sour

25
25/1(-14%)
(19) Whiskey Sour 25/1, Won this back in 2017. Sill capable of smart form over hurdles last summer but struggled on the Flat when last seen in the autumn.
Not at his best in premier handicaps in the autumn when last seen; others preferred.
2
6th (2) Lot Of Joy (4/1 +33%)
Lot Of Joy

4
4/1(+33%)
(2) Lot Of Joy 4/1, Useful on the Flat. Won a maiden hurdle for this yard earlier in the year. Respected for last year's winning trainer/jockey combination.
Third last year; more suited to the Flat and is the choice of the Mullins runners here.
22
7th (22) Black Hawk Eagle (22/1 +12%)
Black Hawk Eagle

22
22/1(+12%)
(22) Black Hawk Eagle 22/1, Winner at Navan in March. Good second of 14 in handicap (9/2) at Killarney (16.8f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Yard in good form. RESERVE.
Second reserve; Navan winner and fine efforts in defeat at the Currragh and Killarney.
16
8th (16) Dutch Schultz (18/1 -13%)
Dutch Schultz

18
18/1(-13%)
(16) Dutch Schultz 18/1, 10/3 and hooded for 1st time, respectable second of 12 in novice hurdle at Bellewstown (16.8f, good) 23 days ago. Hood on 1st time on the Flat. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Third in this last year; hurdling since and has been consistent; others preferred.
18
9th (18) Female Soldier (50/1 +24%)
Female Soldier

50
50/1(+24%)
(18) Female Soldier 50/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, respectable fourth of 8 in minor event at Leopardstown (15f, good) 18 days ago. Every chance if back to best.
Struggling off her mark this year; okay run last time at Leopardstown but more needed.
8
10th (8) Maze Runner (9/1 +18%)
Maze Runner

9
9/1(+18%)
(8) Maze Runner 9/1, Course winner. Eighth of 11 in handicap (25/1) at the Curragh (12f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
Second in this race last year; not a bad return to action at the Curragh; 3lb higher.
3
11th (3) Powerful Aggie (16/1 +0%)
Powerful Aggie

16
16/1(+0%)
(3) Powerful Aggie 16/1, Respectable 4½ lengths sixth of 11 to Shamida in Stanerra Stakes (12/1) at Leopardstown (14f, good) 18 days ago. Back up in trip. Yard in good form. Cheekpieces back on.
Listed winner; one of the class acts in the race and will not be far away at her best.
20
12th (20) Line Out (20/1 -43%)
Line Out

20
20/1(-43%)
(20) Line Out 20/1, Lightly-raced winner on Flat. Cheekpieces back on. Probably needed run on Curragh reappearance after 22 months off and should be sharper now.
Needed the run in a 2m handicap at the Curragh on Derby weekend; could well be a player.
12
13th (12) Scaramanga (11/1 +39%)
Scaramanga

11
11/1(+39%)
(12) Scaramanga 11/1, Smart hurdler who won a Grade 1 in America when last seen in May. Also useful on the Flat and should give a good account for a stable seeking a fifth win in this since 2017.
Grade 1 winner in America latest; should be effective off this mark; intriguing runner.
17
14th (17) Dartan (50/1 -257%)
Dartan

50
50/1(-257%)
(17) Dartan 50/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. Useful winner at 24f over hurdles. Seventh of 11 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (22.8f, good, 10/3) 10 days ago, lame when.
7lb higher than when winning at the Curragh but has a nice weight and cannot be discounted.
5
15th (5) Phoenix Cowboy (80/1 +0%)
Phoenix Cowboy

80
80/1(+0%)
(5) Phoenix Cowboy 80/1, Fourth of 5 in minor event (5/1) at Navan (14f, heavy), not knocked about. Off 124 days. Back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Ger. Lyons. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
Three-time winner up to 1m5f; debuts for Shark Hanlon here and would be a surprise winner.
4
16th (4) Magellan Strait (66/1 -32%)
Magellan Strait

66
66/1(-32%)
(4) Magellan Strait 66/1, Blinkered for 1st time, good third of 8 in minor event (12/1) at Leopardstown (15f, good) 18 days ago. Stable in good form.
Good effort from the front in blinkers in an amateur event at Leopardstown; could go well.
6
17th (6) Almuhit (28/1 -12%)
Almuhit

28
28/1(-12%)
(6) Almuhit 28/1, 11/1, creditable 1¼ lengths third of 16 to Dartan in handicap at the Curragh (16f, good) 30 days ago, well positioned.
Rock solid efforts in staying handicaps at the Curragh last twice; bold showing possible.
9
18th (9) Zinc White (8/1 +33%)
Zinc White

8
8/1(+33%)
(9) Zinc White 8/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. Latest win at Chester in May. 11/1, sixteenth of 19 in handicap at Royal Ascot (20f, good) 41 days ago.
Ran away with the Chester Cup consolation race in May on the back of a 561 day absence.
7
19th (7) Cougar (18/1 -64%)
Cougar

18
18/1(-64%)
(7) Cougar 18/1, Curragh maiden winner for Aidan O'Brien last summer. Pretty useful juvenile hurdler for this stable last season. Off 112 days.
Returns to the Flat after nearly four months off but not one that can be easily dismissed.
11
20th (11) Burren Song (28/1 +0%)
Burren Song

28
28/1(+0%)
(11) Burren Song 28/1, 3 wins from 7 runs this year. Latest win at Leopardstown in May. Good third of 10 in handicap (8/1) at the Curragh (14f, good) 54 days ago. Up in trip. Tongue strap back on. Enters calculations.
In here off the same mark as the Curragh and should be okay at the trip; each-way chance.
LTO Selection:

18:40 Galway Handicap 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

TEED UP has a formidable record in Galway where his form figures across Flat and hurdle races read '21121'. The deluge of rain on Sunday is ideal for him and he had a perfect comeback race when second at Tramore just under three weeks ago. Ray Barron takes 7lb off his back, so he is on a very handy weight. Patrick Mullins ticked this race off last year and should have another good spin on former Swedish St Leger winner Lot of Joy who has been keeping very lofty company over hurdles. Hms Seahorse can get into a powerful rhythm on slow ground and is well in the hunt for a cheque. Line Out is entitled to come on plenty from his first run in more than 20 months when unplaced on the Flat at the Curragh. He has good assistance in the saddle.

TEED UP won over hurdles at this meeting last year and might be able to repeat the feat on the Flat on the back of a very promising reappearance second at Tramore 3 weeks ago. Willie Mullins has a cracking recent record in this so Scaramanga and Lot of Joy rate threats. The Very Man and Burren Song also make the shortlist.

A sporting selection goes to 2021 Cesarewitch winner LINE OUT who ran well at the Curragh after a long time off and should be spot on


19:15 Galway Handicap 7f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
10
1st (10) Rio Largo (8/1 -7%)
Rio Largo

8
8/1(-7%)
(10) Rio Largo 8/1, Winner at Gowran in April. 12/1, creditable third of 13 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, good) 39 days ago. Should give another good account with underfoot conditions holding no fears.
Good run at Leopardstown; prominent racer and well drawn for that purpose; much respected.
9
2nd (9) Quantum Light (28/1 -75%)
Quantum Light

28
28/1(-75%)
(9) Quantum Light 28/1, 4/1, bit below form third of 10 in minor event at Wolverhampton (9.5f) 20 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Ralph Beckett. Hood on 1st time.
Hood added on her debut for Andy Slattery; best watched on her Irish debut.
4
3rd (4) The Snapper (3.5/1 +13%)
The Snapper

3.5
3.5/1(+13%)
(4) The Snapper 3.5/1, Latest win at Navan in July. Bit below form sixth of 15 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, soft, 13/2) 5 days ago, merely closing up late. Others more persuasive.
Could be better drawn but has conditions very much in his favour and has a leading chance.
1
4th (1) La Tulipe Noire (8/1 -7%)
La Tulipe Noire

8
8/1(-7%)
(1) La Tulipe Noire 8/1, 28/1, excellent second of 8 in handicap at Ballinrobe (9.4f, good to soft) 7 days ago, running on. Back down in trip. Looks competitive on form.
Second in a 1m1f Ballinrobe handicap last week; drops back in trip here but well drawn.
12
5th (12) Little Keilee (14/1 +50%)
Little Keilee

14
14/1(+50%)
(12) Little Keilee 14/1, Winner at Sligo in April. 14/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (7f) 19 days ago. Headgear quickly discarded now.
Struggled a little in her last three handicaps; drop of 2lb is a help but others preferred.
2
6th (2) Rhythm King (3.5/1 +50%)
Rhythm King

3.5
3.5/1(+50%)
(2) Rhythm King 3.5/1, Doubled career tally at Bellewstown (7.8f) in April. Not seen to best effect when ninth of 14 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good, 10/1) 86 days ago. Not out of things with yard amongst the winners.
Won a Gowran nursery and a Bellewstown handicap this year, both wins with plenty of cut.
15
7th (15) Rathbranchurch (5.5/1 +50%)
Rathbranchurch

5.5
5.5/1(+50%)
(15) Rathbranchurch 5.5/1, Good third of 8 in maiden (2/1) at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft) 24 days ago, needing stiffer test. Significantly back up in trip. Not taken lightly.
Has the draw and the ground today so the ingredients are there for a big run if he is able.
14
8th (14) Angel Above (66/1 -32%)
Angel Above

66
66/1(-32%)
(14) Angel Above 66/1, Winner in maiden company at Dundalk (7f) in January. 22/1, tenth of 11 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good) 46 days ago, beaten long way out. Steps back down in trip now but she needs to prove herself on turf.
Well beaten twice on turf this year and unproven on this ground; safe to look elsewhere.
11
9th (11) Dance Night Andday (33/1 +34%)
Dance Night Andday

33
33/1(+34%)
(11) Dance Night Andday 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 40/1, sixth of 14 in maiden at Fairyhouse (7f, good) 19 days ago, never better than midfield. Switch to handicaps rates a plus now.
Three maiden runs; more on her plate here but could have enough in hand to be a factor.
7
10th (7) Biggerthanbigtime (22/1 -175%)
Biggerthanbigtime

22
22/1(-175%)
(7) Biggerthanbigtime 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/2, run best excused when sixth of 9 in nursery at Naas (5.9f, heavy) in October, doing too much too soon. Feasible to think he can do better still this term and worth noting if strong in the betting back from 9 months off.
No run since October but has the ground in his favour and no surprise should he run well.
8
11th (8) Not Just Yet (9/1 -13%)
Not Just Yet

9
9/1(-13%)
(8) Not Just Yet 9/1, Winner at Listowel in June. 7/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good to firm) 33 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Stable having good spell and return to 7f rates a likely plus.
Handles an ease and should be more favoured back over 7f; needs to bounce back though.
3
12th (3) Rumbled Again (18/1 -64%)
Rumbled Again

18
18/1(-64%)
(3) Rumbled Again 18/1, Winner at Gowran in May. 11/1, good second of 6 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.3f, good) 18 days ago, leading briefly final 100 yds and keeping on. Can give another good account.
Leading form claims but badly drawn and arguably prefers better ground.
5
13th (5) Coolcalmncollected (16/1 +43%)
Coolcalmncollected

16
16/1(+43%)
(5) Coolcalmncollected 16/1, 16/1, tenth of 15 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, soft) 5 days ago, not clear run from 2f out and finishing with running left. However, both career victories gained at 6f to date.
Excuses for his two defeats at Navan and Naas this month; interesting back at this trip.
13
14th (13) Tooprofitable (40/1 +20%)
Tooprofitable

40
40/1(+20%)
(13) Tooprofitable 40/1, Off the mark in a 6f maiden at the Curragh back in October but ended last term with a below par effort and not threatened in 2 starts so far this campaign. Visor replaces blinkers now.
Way below her best this year; handicapper giving her a chance and visored here.
6
15th (6) Lovejoy (22/1 +56%)
Lovejoy

22
22/1(+56%)
(6) Lovejoy 22/1, 20/1, last of 15 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, soft) 5 days ago, losing place from halfway. Needs to leave that well behind if she's to figure here.
Good run in a first-time hood at the Curragh in May but well beaten twice since.
LTO Selection:

19:15 Galway Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

RHYTHM KING revels in heavy ground - which is likely to be a crucial asset, and has useful form. Runner-up as a juvenile over today's course and distance, he was unsuited by six furlongs at Naas in May and while might ideally prefer a mile as a three-year-old, his ability to excel on testing ground is key. The Snapper is similarly suited by testing ground and while he has recent form, is held by the selection on Bellewstown form in April and course form last October. Rio Largo is in good form and received a bump when beaten 9.75 lengths by the selection on heavy ground at Bellewstown. La Tulipe Noire ran well on recent reappearance run and while dropping in distance isn't ideal, coped with heavy ground as a juvenile. Lovejoy loves soft but was well beaten recently and is woefully drawn in 18 while Rumbled Again is drawn 17 and would prefer good ground. Biggerthanbigtime is long absent but has form on soft while Not Just Yet is ground-versatile but was reported to have 'never travelled' on a recent run. Rathbranchurch is trip and ground-versatile.

LA TULIPE NOIRE got firmly back on track following 6 months off when runner-up at Ballinrobe 7 days ago, likely to have pushed the winner closer still but for conceding ground around the home turn. She earns the vote in the hope a quick turnaround doesn't catch her out. Rhythm King is also of interest back from a break and needs considering. Rumbled Again and Rio Largo complete the shortlist.

Preference is for THE SNAPPER (nap) who has run well over shorter trips last twice but won over trip and ground at Cork in the spring


19:50 Galway Handicap 12f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
7
1st (7) Youcrackmeup (16/1 -45%)
Youcrackmeup

16
16/1(-45%)
(7) Youcrackmeup 16/1, Winner at Roscommon in June. Very good second of 10 in handicap at Limerick (17f, good, 4/1) 38 days ago. Back down in trip. Should be on the premises again.
Much improved forcing pace of late; up 11lb for Limerick second but bold show expected.
9
2nd (9) Astar (5/1 +38%)
Astar

5
5/1(+38%)
(9) Astar 5/1, Creditable third of 12 in maiden at Leopardstown (12f, good, 7/2) 39 days ago. Trainer going well. Makes handicap debut. Another solid showing seems likely.
Consistent maiden form and has run well here on heavy; hood left off for handicap debut.
13
3rd (13) Fratas (6.5/1 +46%)
Fratas

6.5
6.5/1(+46%)
(13) Fratas 6.5/1, Winner at Ballinrobe in June. Creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at Down Royal (12.8f, good to soft, 7/1) 3 days ago. Enters calculations.
Encouraging Down Royal run on Friday; not one to rule out with rider's valuable claim.
6
4th (6) Teorie (7.5/1 +6%)
Teorie

7.5
7.5/1(+6%)
(6) Teorie 7.5/1, 4/1, career best when winning 17-runner maiden at Leopardstown (10f, good to soft) 11 days ago, making all. Makes handicap debut. Could do better still.
Yard going well and Leopardstown winner one to consider on handicap debut.
1
5th (1) Immutable (6.5/1 -8%)
Immutable

6.5
6.5/1(-8%)
(1) Immutable 6.5/1, Latest win at Naas in April. 9/2, creditable second of 7 in minor event at Navan (10f, soft) 16 days ago. Up in trip. Should give another good account.
Progressive on soft ground of late; upped in trip here and could have more to offer.
4
6th (4) Booyea (5/1 +0%)
Booyea

5
5/1(+0%)
(4) Booyea 5/1, 2/1, career best when winning 8-runner handicap at Ballinrobe (9.4f, good to soft) 7 days ago, always holding on. Significantly up in trip. Going the right the way and is likely to feature.
Dual 1m1f winner up 20lb and steps up markedly in trip.
8
7th (8) Expelliarmus (4/1 +56%)
Expelliarmus

4
4/1(+56%)
(8) Expelliarmus 4/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 2/1, ninth of 14 in maiden at the Curragh (8f, good) 30 days ago, not knocked about. Makes handicap debut. Should have more to offer.
Unexposed on handicap debut; half-brother was second in this race last year.
2
8th (2) Ikigai Star (22/1 -38%)
Ikigai Star

22
22/1(-38%)
(2) Ikigai Star 22/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 14/1, fifth of 7 in handicap at Roscommon (10f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Back up in trip. Something to find on form.
Trip too short on recent handicap debut; remains a potential improver back up in trip.
10
9th (10) Doctor Nightingale (40/1 -150%)
Doctor Nightingale

40
40/1(-150%)
(10) Doctor Nightingale 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Second of 11 in juvenile hurdle (5/2) at Tipperary (16f, good) on NH debut 25 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Has work to do.
Recent maiden hurdle second not an obvious candidate for this longer trip on handicap bow.
3
10th (3) Voice Of Reason (6/1 -33%)
Voice Of Reason

6
6/1(-33%)
(3) Voice Of Reason 6/1, Won 12-runner maiden (11/8) at Killarney (11.2f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Remains with potential and opening mark looks fair.
Rallied well for maiden win at Killarney; likely more to offer now entering handicaps.
11
11th (11) Cherokee Run (80/1 -60%)
Cherokee Run

80
80/1(-60%)
(11) Cherokee Run 80/1, 25/1, bit below form fifth of 10 in handicap at Fairyhouse (10f, good) 60 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive.
Fair handicap/turf debut at Fairyhouse last month; definite stamina concern upped in trip.
5
12th (5) Pearl Of Australia (33/1 -106%)
Pearl Of Australia

33
33/1(-106%)
(5) Pearl Of Australia 33/1, Winner at Roscommon in May. Last of 9 in handicap at Down Royal (12.8f, good, 10/1) 37 days ago, possibly amiss. Others more persuasive.
Reportedly hung right when last on handicap debut in Ulster Derby; questions to answer.
12
13th (12) Initial Attempt (150/1 -582%)
Initial Attempt

150
150/1(-582%)
(12) Initial Attempt 150/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 15/2, below form sixth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f). Off 129 days. Significantly up in trip. Makes turf debut. Makes handicap debut. Not one to write off.
Not bred for this sort of distance and seems best watched on turf/handicap debut.
LTO Selection:

19:50 Galway Handicap 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

EXPELLIARMUS is unproven on testing ground but is unexposed. She showed promise at Navan in June and while well beaten when ridden from off the pace over a mile at the Curragh subsequently, received minor bumps and was eased when all hope was lost. Connections claim 7lb and her half-brother Common Practise improved dramatically at this distance and, notably, liked soft ground. Teorie has consistent maiden form and while the form of his soft-ground Leopardstown win is nothing special, is nonetheless interesting on handicap debut. Immutable revels in testing ground and is in-form but has plenty weight while Voice Of Reason narrowly won a recent maiden but encounters testing ground for the first time. Youcrackmeup was 9lb out of the handicap when running well at Limerick but has been hit by the handicapper and is without her 5lb claimer, dropping in distance and reverting to testing ground. In-form Booyea would prefer good ground while Ikigai Star was well held on handicap debut. Pearl Of Australia was reported to have hung right at Down Royal but has previously beaten Astar (which debuts in handicaps) at Roscommon.

YOUCRACKMEUP arrives in top form and, having only found one too good at Limerick last month, she gets the marginal vote in a competitive race. Voice of Reason has the potential for better and Booyea is likely to be involved once again.

Jim Bolger's horses have hit form and recent Leopardstown winner TEORIE appeals here on his handicap debut


20:20 Galway NH Flat Race 17f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
7
1st (7) My Great Mate (4.5/1 -80%)
My Great Mate

4.5
4.5/1(-80%)
(7) My Great Mate 4.5/1, Once-raced maiden. Third of 15 in bumper at Killarney (17f, good to soft, 6/5) on NH debut 78 days ago, left with too much to do. Open to improvement and should take all the beating.
1
2nd (1) Arctic Gale (1.75/1 +42%)
Arctic Gale

1.75
1.75/1(+42%)
(1) Arctic Gale 1.75/1
11
3rd (11) Topgun Simmy (11/1 +45%)
Topgun Simmy

11
11/1(+45%)
(11) Topgun Simmy 11/1
12
4th (12) Where's My Jet (25/1 +62%)
Where's My Jet

25
25/1(+62%)
(12) Where's My Jet 25/1
3
5th (3) Hypersonic Missile (33/1 +0%)
Hypersonic Missile

33
33/1(+0%)
(3) Hypersonic Missile 33/1
16
6th (16) Shoot Champagne (3.33/1 -21%)
Shoot Champagne

3.33
3.33/1(-21%)
(16) Shoot Champagne 3.33/1
4
7th (4) If You Let Me (6/1 +33%)
If You Let Me

6
6/1(+33%)
(4) If You Let Me 6/1
10
8th (10) Spotthedifference (100/1 -52%)
Spotthedifference

100
100/1(-52%)
(10) Spotthedifference 100/1
8
9th (8) Pinyon Jay (12/1 -41%)
Pinyon Jay

12
12/1(-41%)
(8) Pinyon Jay 12/1
15
10th (15) Champayne Girl (33/1 +18%)
Champayne Girl

33
33/1(+18%)
(15) Champayne Girl 33/1
9
11th (9) Saynothinatall (100/1 +0%)
Saynothinatall

100
100/1(+0%)
(9) Saynothinatall 100/1
5
12th (5) Master Otis (18/1 +73%)
Master Otis

18
18/1(+73%)
(5) Master Otis 18/1
14
13th (14) Ceis Charraigin (150/1 -127%)
Ceis Charraigin

150
150/1(-127%)
(14) Ceis Charraigin 150/1
2
14th (2) Dream Shaper (150/1 -50%)
Dream Shaper

150
150/1(-50%)
(2) Dream Shaper 150/1
LTO Selection:

20:20 Galway NH Flat Race 17f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

SHOOT CHAMPAGNE showed promise on debut. Well-related, she handled easy ground at Cork (Money To Burn finished fourth) and while beaten 1.5 lengths, powered home and looks sure to improve. The Cork winner had previously chased home Lionnar, which finished fourth in a hot Killarney bumper which ties the selection's form to closely-matched pair Wrecking Ballbilly and My Great Mate. That Killarney race was run at a fast pace and both are capable. Hypersonic Missile was bought for 34,000 pounds following an English point-to-point bumper win last March, with the runner-up subsequently finishing second in a Plumpton bumper. Topgun Simmy ran well in an April sales' race but runs in a first-time tongue-tie, which is a possible negative. If You Let Me won an April point-to-point but faces a tough task. Arctic Gale's (a half-brother to a staying winner) connections target Galway and nicely bred Pinyon Jay represents Gordon Elliott but both will need to be smart to win on debut. Master Otis needs to improve while Where's My Jet has pointing form.

MY GREAT MATE shaped with encouragement at Killarney on debut and, with improvement anticipated, he's the one to beat although Pinyon Jay is an interesting newcomer for Gordon Elliott. Wrecking Ballbilly is another one to consider.

Plenty with chances with preference for the filly SHOOT CHAMPAGNE on the back of a very promising Cork debut


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