17:10 Galway Maiden Hurdle 16f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:10 Galway Maiden Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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An embarrassment of riches for Willie Mullins, saddling no less than four strong contenders in this quality affair. Paul Townend will be aboard French import Absurde, who won on his hurdling debut at Killarney before finishing second at Royal Ascot. He was behind a stable companion there and might have to settle for a similar faith now, with SPACE TOURIST the selection. Three from four since joining Mullins, she has impressed in recent starts and bids to complete a hat-trick, with Rachael Blackmore booked for the ride. Williamstowndancer and Arctic Fly are the other Closutton representatives, with the former also aiming for her third win in-a-row. Enfranchise was a fine seventh in Grade 3 company at Tipperary earlier this month and while yet to win over flights, she should give a good account of herself. Calico and Castra Vetera also warrant respect.

Smart Flat performer ABSURDE shaped well behind his thrown-in stablemate Vauban at Royal Ascot in June and is very much of interest now returned to hurdles. He can make it 2 from 2 in this sphere, with Williamstowndancer and Space Tourist fancied to fill the places and bring up 1-2-3 for Willie Mullins.

ABSURDE(nap) is a classy Flat type who won well on hurdling debut at Killarney and is the selected of Willie Mullins' four

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17:40 Galway Maiden Chase 18f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

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17:40 Galway Maiden Chase 18f Race Speed Rating Flow

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At the age of 10, top-class hurdler SHARJAH is undoubtedly a late recruit to fences, but he still stands out a mile here and will prove hard to beat. The great Faugheen, for the same connections, had a similar profile when tackling racecourse fences for the first time at the age of 11, a move that ultimately proved very successful. A six-time winner at the highest level, the selection has reportedly 'schooled fantastically' and could yet add to his Grade 1 tally before the season is out. With a rating of 131, Mars Harper also stands out as the clear danger. He is without a win from seven starts over fences but has put in some fine efforts in defeat, finishing second in a Grade 2 at Punchestown in November. Walnut Beach has been running well of late and can challenge for minor honours.

A tremendous campaigner for connections, SHARJAH comes here on the back of a good second in a Grade 3 hurdle at Tipperary 26 days ago and this looks a good opportunity for Willie Mullins' veteran now his attentions switch to chasing. Mars Harper and Walnut Beach can do battle for minor honours.

It would be nonsensical to oppose the six-time Grade 1-winning hurdler SHARJAH, even though he is making his chasing debut.

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18:10 Galway Maiden 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:10 Galway Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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With three efforts to her name, GLOR TIRE is the most experienced filly in the line-up, a fact which should stand to her in this eight-runner affair. The Teofilo-bay appears to be improving with each start and ran her best race to date when second at Leopardstown on her most recent outing. She finished half a length ahead of Brilliant at the Foxrock venue and that one since gave the form a boost by winning on her next start. Mayfair and Tannola are the most interesting of the newcomers, with the Aidan O'Brien-trained former given second preference. Out of Group 1 winner Clemmie, she holds many big race entries. Tannola represents Dermot Weld, who won this race 12 months ago with the brilliant Tahiyra. The Awtaad is closely-related to a whole host of winners and it'll come as no surprise if she proves good enough to win this. Kalispera can build on a solid debut effort, while the Paddy Twomey-trained Purple Lily is another that warrants respect.

Lots of potential on show but Jim Bolder's progressive Teofilo filly GLOR TIRE sets a good standard on the form of her recent Leopardstown second so gets the vote. Aidan O'Brien's Justify newcomer Mayfair rates a big threat though while fellow debutantes Tannola and Purple Lily also need considering in an intriguing juvenile maiden.

Preference is for the well-bred newcomer MAYFAIR, representing a yard that does well in this race.

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18:40 Galway Handicap 9f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

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18:40 Galway Handicap 9f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Unsurprisingly, Adrian McGuinness saddles a strong team as he bids to claim this valuable prize for the fourth time in five years. Just denied by half a length 12 months ago, Casanova is one of seven representatives for McGuinness and the Frankel gelding is sure to have plenty of supporters, with Cian MacRedmond claiming a valuable 5lb. The Co Dublin handler also saddles leading hopes in the shape of three-time course winner Current Option, recent Leopardstown victor Celtic Crown and top-weight Saltonstall, who is bidding to win this race for a third time. For a selection, it might be worth siding with DUNUM, despite the fact his excellent run of form came to an end at Royal Ascot. His previous seven starts yielded five wins and he might be able to bounce back to his best now. Alanya is of definite interest after her comfortable Ladies Derby success, while others for the shortlist in this extremely competitive affair are Blues Emperor, Salt Lake City, Rahmi, Joe Masseria and Soaring Monarch.

ALANYA belied unflattering odds when making a taking winning Irish debut at the Curragh a month ago and if there's a runner with the potential to be a lot better than their current mark, it's probably her. Blues Emperor also has a likeable profile and is a big threat, with Current Option perhaps the pick of the Adrian McGuinness septet.

This has been won by a horse with a double-digit draw six years in a row. SOARING MONARCH may continue this trend

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19:15 Galway Maiden 7f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:15 Galway Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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The well-bred NELDA is taken to reverse Naas form with Pier Pressure. There was just a short head between them at the Tipper Road venue, with the selection since finishing a respectable sixth in a Group 3 at Fairyhouse. Bought for E230,000 as a yearling, she might be able to take advantage of her favourable draw in four. The aforementioned Pier Pressure is drawn out in 10 and steps up in trip to 7f after being placed on his first two starts. There was plenty of market confidence behind the Kingman bay on both occasions and it'll come as no surprise if he manages to make the breakthrough now. Livio Milo is the other standout name in the line-up. A runner-up no less than four times, he would be a deserving winner, however he has a wide draw to overcome and is rated 8lb inferior to the selection. Caulaincourt and Brave Thought are others capable of making an impact.

PIER PRESSURE shaped well on his Naas reappearance 5 weeks ago and can build on that promise and get off the mark at the third attempt. Nelda wasn't beaten that far in a Group 3 last time and is second choice ahead of Dermot Weld's Livio Milo.

The well-related NELDA now has another run under her belt and may reverse Naas form with Pier Pressure

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19:50 Galway Handicap 7f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

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19:50 Galway Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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IMPOSING SUPREME has a fine record at Ballybrit and is one of the safer options in this competitive affair. A three-time course winner, he caught the eye on his penultimate start at the Curragh, before registering a fifth career success at Bellewstown. Clearly in good spirits, the seven-year-old should be able to make his presence felt. Adrian McGuinness is again well represented, saddling four of the 16 set to take part. His Sirjack Thomas is given second preference, with this one successful in the feature race on the card back in 2021. He ended a long losing streak by winning at the Curragh in May and was a never nearer sixth in the Nasrullah Handicap on his most recent start. Laughifuwant is a dual course and distance winner and warrants respect with Colin Keane aboard, all of 20lb lower than his most recent winning mark. Gambe Veloci is of definite interest on what will be just his third start in handicap company, while others of note are Pinar Del Rio and Kodiac Prince, along with recent winners Bells On Her Toes and Eastern Wind.

Multiple course winner IMPOSING SUPREME bounced back to form when scoring at Bellewstown last month and remains feasibly treated. He can follow up. Plunkett and Eastern Wind head the list of dangers.

Runner-up at this meeting last year, BELLS ON HER TOES has been in fine form lately and can follow up her Naas win.

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20:20 Galway Handicap 9f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

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20:20 Galway Handicap 9f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Dropped 6lb for his latest effort at Roscommon, SAFARI QUEST is an interesting contender off a revised mark of 70. Previously trained by Ger Lyons and successful at Gowran in September of 2021, he returned to action in March, making his debut for Tony Martin after a lengthy layoff. While he has shown very little in recent starts, he is capable of making his presence felt if returning to his best, with Ben Coen a positive jockey booking. Khafaaq has been in fine form of late and is sure to have plenty of supporters, as he bids to win for a third time this season. A nine-time winner in the UK, Gometra Ginty starts off for Denis Hogan and with Kyle McHugh claiming a valuable 10lb, she should give a good account of herself. A case can be made for many others in this wide-open contest, with Complete Fiction, Dabana, Arch Enemy and Desert Wind all leading contenders.

STARTING MONDAY was quickly back to form when sixth at Killarney last time and would have finished closer with a clear run, so he's worth a chance to land this for all that he'll need a bit of luck from a wide draw. Khafaaq and Complete Fiction look the main dangers.

A handicap only in name with just 3lb separating top from bottom. DABANA should be spot-on for this after a recent run at Leopardstown

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