Galway Races & Results Tomform Friday 4th August 2023

There were 48 Races on Friday 4th August 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Goodwood, 8 races at Bangor, 7 races at Wolverhampton, 6 races at Bath, 8 races at Galway, 6 races at Musselburgh, 6 races at Newmarket, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Friday 4th August 2023

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

17:00 Galway Handicap Hurdle 16f - 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) Ifiwerearichman (28/1 +0%)
Ifiwerearichman

28
28/1(+0%)
(14) Ifiwerearichman 28/1, Winner in hurdle at Down Royal in December. Good fourth of 11 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (16.8f, good, 6/1) 27 days ago.
Would appreciate soft ground and has proved consistent of late; this demands more however.
15
2nd (15) Volantis (28/1 -75%)
Volantis

28
28/1(-75%)
(15) Volantis 28/1, Winner in hurdle at Fairyhouse in February. 13/2, very good second of 7 in handicap hurdle at Roscommon (20.7f, good to soft) 53 days ago. Back down in trip. Open to progress.
Performed credibly on handicap bow at Roscommon when runner-up; shorter trip will suit.
1
3rd (1) Path D'oroux (16/1 -33%)
Path D'oroux

16
16/1(-33%)
(1) Path D'oroux 16/1, C&D winner. Three wins from 7 runs last season. 8/1, creditable eighth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft) 101 days ago.
C&D winner who ran respectably on second handicap outing last time; mark demands more.
2
4th (2) Buddy One (5.5/1 +0%)
Buddy One

5.5
5.5/1(+0%)
(2) Buddy One 5.5/1, 3/1, creditable seventh of 14 in maiden at Killarney (14.1f, good to soft) 17 days ago, not knocked about. Useful hurdler, good on last hurdle run. One to consider.
Placed in competitive handicaps in the spring; should have the pace for 2m; big player.
7
5th (7) Shecouldbeanything (7.5/1 -25%)
Shecouldbeanything

7.5
7.5/1(-25%)
(7) Shecouldbeanything 7.5/1, 4/1, didn't need to be at best when winning 7-runner listed mares event at Killarney (17f, good to soft) 82 days ago by a length from Walk With Paul. Makes handicap hurdle debut and could have more to offer.
Three-time winner over hurdles; dual Listed winner; off 80 days; mark looks workable.
9
6th (9) Fiveonefive (14/1 -17%)
Fiveonefive

14
14/1(-17%)
(9) Fiveonefive 14/1, 8/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Cartmel (17.2f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Progressing well and leading claims.
Much improved form this year, landing two handicaps; will relish a strong pace; can figure.
8
7th (8) Set Point (33/1 -65%)
Set Point

33
33/1(-65%)
(8) Set Point 33/1, Latest win in hurdle at Tramore in June. 11/2, good second of 11 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (16.8f, good) 27 days ago. Could have more to offer.
In fine form of late, landing 2 of last 3 starts; mark creeping up but respected.
5
8th (5) Lot Of Joy (8/1 -14%)
Lot Of Joy

8
8/1(-14%)
(5) Lot Of Joy 8/1, Respectable sixth of 20 in handicap (4/1) at this course (16.8f, heavy) 4 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Useful hurdler. Respected back in this sphere for top yard.
Ran well here on the Flat on Monday; makes handicap hurdle debut and a major player.
18
9th (18) We'llhavewan (11/1 +8%)
We'llhavewan

11
11/1(+8%)
(18) We'llhavewan 11/1, Latest win in hurdle at Ballinrobe in May. Gambled-on 13/8, creditable sixth of 20 in handicap hurdle at this course (22f, good to soft) 2 days ago. Back down in trip.
Landed a Ballinrobe handicap in good style last time; up 12lb; engaged here on Wednesday.
6
|U| (6) Tekao (7/1 +22%)
Tekao

7
7/1(+22%)
(6) Tekao 7/1, Winner in hurdle at Leopardstown in December. Went off favourite for the Fred Winter (excuses). 28¼ lengths twelfth of 13 to Fils D'oudairies in Grimes Hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good, 15/2) 29 days ago. Should have come on for that and worth a look.
Below form last time in Grade 3 company but third at Punchestown puts him in the mix.
4
10th (4) Lucid Dreams (25/1 -79%)
Lucid Dreams

25
25/1(-79%)
(4) Lucid Dreams 25/1, 9/2, good second of 8 in minor event hurdle at Roscommon (15.5f, good to soft) 25 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. In excellent heart and can go well.
2-3 over hurdles and progressing nicely; stays further than this but mark demands plenty.
12
11th (12) Sit Down Lucy (11/1 +21%)
Sit Down Lucy

11
11/1(+21%)
(12) Sit Down Lucy 11/1, Third of 8 in handicap chase (11/2) at Wexford (19.8f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Won this last year (also a maiden chase winner at the track). One to consider.
Won this last year off 2lb lower and is 2-2 here; back over hurdles; looks primed for this.
11
12th (11) Great Bear (20/1 -43%)
Great Bear

20
20/1(-43%)
(11) Great Bear 20/1, Off 15 months, 7/4, didn't need to improve to win 18-runner novice hurdle at Cork (16.9f, good to soft) 21 days ago, readily. Can go well again.
Experienced dual-purpose type; got off the mark over hurdles at Cork; looks on a nice mark.
3
13th (3) Nucky Johnson (16/1 +27%)
Nucky Johnson

16
16/1(+27%)
(3) Nucky Johnson 16/1, Useful hurdler. Respectable fourth of 12 in minor event hurdle (12/1) at Punchestown (19.8f, good to soft) 100 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut.
Naas novice hurdle winner; ran credibly when last seen; steps back to 2m; off 100 days.
20
14th (20) War Correspondent (16/1 -14%)
War Correspondent

16
16/1(-14%)
(20) War Correspondent 16/1, 3/1, unseated rider 4 out in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, soft) 21 days ago. One to note under Rachael Blackmore.
Winning juvenile who fell four out on handicap debut when travelling fine; has a squeak.
19
15th (19) Sundial (4.5/1 +50%)
Sundial

4.5
4.5/1(+50%)
(19) Sundial 4.5/1, Career best when winning 12-runner novice hurdle (10/11) at Kilbeggan (18f, soft) 14 days ago, easily. Fourth in the Fred Winter prior to that and fair shout as the pick of Mark Walsh.
Well handicapped based on Boodles run and got off the mark stylishly at Kilbeggan; player.
17
16th (17) Weddell Sea (28/1 -75%)
Weddell Sea

28
28/1(-75%)
(17) Weddell Sea 28/1, Good second of 10 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, soft, 7/1) 21 days ago, clear of rest. Blinkers on 1st time.
Two good efforts the last twice and looks on a winnable mark; each-way chance.
13
17th (13) Britzka (100/1 -52%)
Britzka

100
100/1(-52%)
(13) Britzka 100/1, Below form second of 12 in claiming hurdle at Sligo (18.2f, good, 9/4) 52 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Gordon Elliott. Has work to do.
Second in Sligo claimer last month; given a chance at the weights for new trainer.
10
18th (10) Nibiru (40/1 -60%)
Nibiru

40
40/1(-60%)
(10) Nibiru 40/1, Unreliable type. Latest win in hurdle at Down Royal in November. Twelfth of 15 in handicap at the Curragh (10f, good, 9/1) 69 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles (refused to race latest start in this sphere).
Has some solid handicap form and ran well here before; below form on last Flat outing.
16
19th (16) Wajaaha (100/1 -100%)
Wajaaha

100
100/1(-100%)
(16) Wajaaha 100/1, Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap hurdle (40/1) at Bellewstown (16.8f, good) 27 days ago.
Showed a bit of his old spark when fifth last time but this looks a step too far.
LTO Selection:

17:00 Galway Handicap Hurdle 16f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SUNDIAL didn't beat much at Kilbeggan a fortnight ago, as is shown by the handicapper leaving his mark alone, but that facile maiden win will have served as a nice confidence booster. That was his first outing since a fine fourth in the Boodles at Cheltenham and he's on a lovely racing weight. Shecouldbeanything also ran well at the Cheltenham Festival when sixth in the mares' novices' hurdle. She has won both starts since and is another whose mark hasn't gone up. Lucid Dreams has done well in a short space of time having only started his career in March, but went up 6lb for finishing second in a Roscommon novice last time. Tekao missed the cut for the Galway Hurdle but has claims on his third in a competitive handicap at Punchestown.

FIVEONEFIVE is progressing well and could take the big step up in his stride and score again. Many of the others can be considered, with Sundial, last year's winner Sit Down Lucy, Shecouldbeanything and Lucid Dreams all leading players.

Having run well at the spring festivals, BUDDY ONE deserves to land a big one and he can make his presence felt down in trip.


17:30 Galway Maiden 7f - 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
8
1st (8) Captain Maverick (3.33/1 -77%)
Captain Maverick

3.33
3.33/1(-77%)
(8) Captain Maverick 3.33/1, Ran to a fair level first time up when second of 11 in maiden at Bellewstown (7.8f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Stable having good spell. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Likely to improve.
Ran to a decent level on first start when runner-up amid greenness; cheekpieces on.
7
2nd (7) Aafoor (7/1 -75%)
Aafoor

7
7/1(-75%)
(7) Aafoor 7/1, Foaled March 17. €70,000 2-y-o, Qurbaan colt. Dam, US 2-y-o 8.5f winner (third in 1m minor stakes there), half-sister to smart 1¼m-12.5f winner Raabihah. Newcomer from good stable.
70,000euros two-year-old; half-sister to 12.5f Group 2 winner; well-bred and in top hands.
5
3rd (5) Quickstepping (2.75/1 +45%)
Quickstepping

2.75
2.75/1(+45%)
(5) Quickstepping 2.75/1, 22/1, shaped with promise amidst greenness when fourth of 18 in maiden at Leopardstown (7f, good to soft) on debut 15 days ago. Should improve.
Showed promise on debut finishing fourth, doing best work at the finish; should improve.
1
4th (1) Megarry (2.25/1 +44%)
Megarry

2.25
2.25/1(+44%)
(1) Megarry 2.25/1, Progressed from debut when second of 11 in maiden (20/1) at Roscommon (7.3f, good to soft) 31 days ago. Player.
Twice raced maiden; raced freely when runner-up at Roscommon; big player with improvement.
11
5th (11) Tatum (20/1 +29%)
Tatum

20
20/1(+29%)
(11) Tatum 20/1, Twice-raced filly. 25/1, eighth of 11 in maiden at Roscommon (7.3f, good to soft) 31 days ago, slowly away.
Too green to make an impact on both starts; open to progress but this is a tough ask.
12
6th (12) Needle Night (18/1 -80%)
Needle Night

18
18/1(-80%)
(12) Needle Night 18/1, Foaled May 18. Parish Hall filly. Dam unraced out of half-sister to very smart miler Docksider. Wears tongue strap.
Half-sister to 5f and 8.4f winners for the yard; commands respect.
9
7th (9) Not Far To Fall (10/1 +29%)
Not Far To Fall

10
10/1(+29%)
(9) Not Far To Fall 10/1, Once-raced gelding. Seventh of 14 in maiden at Down Royal (7f, good, 28/1) on debut 42 days ago. May improve.
Looked in need of experience on debut; wasn't beaten far that day and could play a part.
6
8th (6) Cornahilt Soldier (80/1 -142%)
Cornahilt Soldier

80
80/1(-142%)
(6) Cornahilt Soldier 80/1, Twice-raced filly. Seventh of 8 in maiden at the Curragh (5f, heavy, 18/1). Off 110 days. Significantly up in trip.
Well held in two strong maidens over 5f in testing conditions; markedly up in trip now.
3
9th (3) Aucusn (18/1 +10%)
Aucusn

18
18/1(+10%)
(3) Aucusn 18/1, Foaled April 28. €11,500 yearling, Galileo Gold colt. Brother to winner up to 1¾m Uncs and half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 1m Lexington Grace and 2-y-o 7f winner Scutum.
11,500Euros yearling; brother to 7f winner; half-brother to 5 winners; yard in good form.
4
10th (4) Mokotow Glory (50/1 -100%)
Mokotow Glory

50
50/1(-100%)
(4) Mokotow Glory 50/1, Foaled March 20. 11,000 gns foal, €16,000 yearling, Le Brivido gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including smart 6f/7f winner Firebeam and 1m winner Bombina. Dam 2-y-o 6f-7.5f winner.
16,000euros yearling; half-brother to four winners inc' Group-placed over 6f-7f Firebeam.
2
11th (2) Sportingsilvermine (50/1 +0%)
Sportingsilvermine

50
50/1(+0%)
(2) Sportingsilvermine 50/1, Foaled April 2. €15,000 yearling, Holy Roman Emperor gelding. Half-brother to 1m winner Himalayan Beauty.
15,000Euros yearling; half-brother to 1m winner Himalayan Beauty; dam French 12.5f winner.
10
12th (10) Katie Kabeir (125/1 -25%)
Katie Kabeir

125
125/1(-25%)
(10) Katie Kabeir 125/1, Once-raced filly. 125/1, last of 13 in maiden at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) on debut 18 days ago.
Didn't show a great deal when trailing home last on debut; needs a massive step forward.
LTO Selection:

17:30 Galway Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

CAPTAIN MAVERICK was friendless in the market but ran a cracker on debut at Bellewstown when second to a smart-looking newcomer. Headgear is rarely a negative when applied by Dermot Weld and the Free Eagle gelding can go one better. Quickstepping was fourth of 18 on debut at Leopardstown, where the winner looked stakes material and fancied newcomers filled the placings. By soft-ground influence Fast Company, she looks sure to go close. Megarry took a big step forward on his second start when runner-up over this trip at Roscommon, but has more on his plate here. Aafoor, who cost 70,000 euros at the breeze-ups and is from the family of Oaks winner Eswarah, is a newcomer to note.

CAPTAIN MAVERICK made an encouraging start to his career when runner-up at Bellewstown 4 weeks ago and is the percentage call to go one better with improvement on the cards. Megarry stepped up quite markedly on his debut when finding only one too good at Roscommon last month and is an obvious threat, while Aafoor is an interesting newcomer to keep a close eye on in the betting.

When looking at those with experience, MEGARRY looks the pick after shaping nicely when runner-up at Roscommon.


18:00 Galway Handicap Chase 22f - 17 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) Toss Again (5.5/1 +45%)
Toss Again

5.5
5.5/1(+45%)
(5) Toss Again 5.5/1, 3/1, career best when winning 11-runner novice chase at Limerick (22.7f, good to soft) on debut over fences 71 days ago, driven out. Makes handicap chase debut. May well do better.
Straight into handicap after debut chase win at Limerick in May, Blackmore on Percy Warner.
19
2nd (19) Quantum Realm (9/1 -50%)
Quantum Realm

9
9/1(-50%)
(19) Quantum Realm 9/1, Two wins from 5 runs last season. Encouraging fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Tipperary (20f, good to soft) 29 days ago after 10 months off. Switches from hurdles to chase. Expected to be bang there.
Should strip fitter as a result of last month's run over hurdles, might want better ground.
20
3rd (20) Good Bye Sam (4.5/1 +10%)
Good Bye Sam

4.5
4.5/1(+10%)
(20) Good Bye Sam 4.5/1, Useful in hunters since coming from France but not seen since runner-up in cross country at Punchestown 15 months ago.
Useful hunter chaser, makes handicap debut for champion combination, strong chance.
18
4th (18) The Dabbler (20/1 +50%)
The Dabbler

20
20/1(+50%)
(18) The Dabbler 20/1, Inconsistent performer. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 18/1, below form eighth of 13 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (25f, soft) 21 days ago, going in snatches. Cheekpieces back on.
Now 4lb lower than when fourth in this event last year, stays further than this.
16
5th (16) Bodhisattva (25/1 +17%)
Bodhisattva

25
25/1(+17%)
(16) Bodhisattva 25/1, Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. First run since leaving Gordon Elliott when last of 3 in handicap chase (evens) at Hexham (24.2f, good) 62 days ago.
Won a three-runner race at Perth in May for Gordon Elliott, made mistakes at Hexham.
3
6th (3) Brideswell Lad (22/1 -83%)
Brideswell Lad

22
22/1(-83%)
(3) Brideswell Lad 22/1, Four wins from 11 runs last season. 11/2, below form eighth of 14 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.4f, soft) 21 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase.
Ended last season on a high with Punchestown defeat of Ballykeel, recent hurdles spin.
10
7th (10) Desertmore House (6.5/1 -18%)
Desertmore House

6.5
6.5/1(-18%)
(10) Desertmore House 6.5/1, Career best when winning 12-runner novice chase at Kilbeggan (25f, soft, 10/3) on debut over fences 21 days ago, forging clear. Makes handicap chase debut. Open to improvement.
125-rated hurdler, straight into handicap company off 127 after smooth win at Kilbeggan.
4
8th (4) Farceur Du Large (50/1 -25%)
Farceur Du Large

50
50/1(-25%)
(4) Farceur Du Large 50/1, Pulled up in handicap chase (22/1) at Kilbeggan (25f, soft) 21 days ago, beaten some way out.
Struggling in big-value handicaps since Punchestown win last November, needs a revival.
12
9th (12) Your Darling (5/1 +23%)
Your Darling

5
5/1(+23%)
(12) Your Darling 5/1, Has an excellent record when fresh and an impressive scorer in 21f handicap chase at Ascot on his return in November. Backed it up with solid fifth at Kempton off a 10 lb higher mark but disappointed at Cheltenham in January. Type to bounce back.
Won a good 2m5f handicap at Ascot last November, absent since a poor showing in January.
15
|U| (15) Mr Saxobeat (10/1 +44%)
Mr Saxobeat

10
10/1(+44%)
(15) Mr Saxobeat 10/1, Latest win in chase at Clonmel in June. 11/4, good second of 7 in novice chase at Tipperary (19.5f, soft) 31 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut.
Bumper winner at this meeting in 2021, 0-13 over hurdles, has adapted well to chasing.
7
10th (7) Fairyhill Run (20/1 +20%)
Fairyhill Run

20
20/1(+20%)
(7) Fairyhill Run 20/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form fifth of 13 in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (25f, soft, 10/1) 21 days ago.
In the form of her life at around this time two years ago, recent form not very inspiring.
17
11th (17) Say It Ain't So (28/1 +15%)
Say It Ain't So

28
28/1(+15%)
(17) Say It Ain't So 28/1, Latest win in chase at Ballinrobe in May. Seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (23.6f, good, 7/1) 54 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Plenty to find on form.
Narrow winner of a 2m1f handicap chase at Ballinrobe, most recent run was over hurdles.
11
12th (11) Pat Coyne (25/1 -39%)
Pat Coyne

25
25/1(-39%)
(11) Pat Coyne 25/1, Three wins from 8 runs last season. Latest win in hurdle at Tramore in April. Creditable 7 lengths third of 7 to Arrycan in handicap chase (6/1) at Punchestown (21f, good) 54 days ago.
Took advantage of much lower hurdles mark at Tramore in April, has a solid chase record.
13
13th (13) Pakens Rock (8.5/1 +15%)
Pakens Rock

8.5
8.5/1(+15%)
(13) Pakens Rock 8.5/1, Course winner. Took advantage of reduced mark to win at Kilbeggan last 2 starts. Can make presence felt again.
Rejuvenated lately, winner of his last two races at Kilbeggan on contrasting ground.
14
14th (14) Snugsborough Hall (18/1 +10%)
Snugsborough Hall

18
18/1(+10%)
(14) Snugsborough Hall 18/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Good second of 8 in handicap chase (9/1) at Wexford (19.8f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Not taken lightly.
Veteran who won a point-to-point in April and was competitive in a recent Wexford handicap.
9
15th (9) Arrycan (28/1 -100%)
Arrycan

28
28/1(-100%)
(9) Arrycan 28/1, Career best when winning 7-runner handicap chase (7/1) at Punchestown (21f, good) 54 days ago, driven out. Progressing recently.
Gained fourth chase win when landing 2m5f Punchestown handicap on latest, career-high mark.
1
16th (1) Fire Attack (18/1 +55%)
Fire Attack

18
18/1(+55%)
(1) Fire Attack 18/1, 17¾ lengths eighth of 12 to Brideswell Lad in handicap chase (18/1) at Punchestown (24f, good to soft) 97 days ago.
Plagued by jumping issues last season, down the field behind Brideswell Lad at Punchestown.
LTO Selection:

18:00 Galway Handicap Chase 22f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

DESERTMORE HOUSE did fairly well over hurdles with back-to-back wins at Downpatrick last year and a narrow defeat in a Kilbeggan handicap in May, but this scopey sort always looked a chaser in the making. He impressed when returning to Kilbeggan for last month's chasing debut and may be able to slot in effectively to handicap company, despite his inexperience. Pakens Rock has returned to form with two victories at Kilbeggan. He's not fully proven over the trip but has a good record at this venue, which is his local track. Henry de Bromhead has a fine record in this race and Toss Again, a winner on chase debut at Limerick, may be the best of his two runners. British raider Your Darling has a good record fresh and goes well right-handed, while Brideswell Lad probably needed the run over hurdles last time having been progressive over fences in the spring.

QUANTUM REALM shaped encouragingly over hurdles when fourth at Tipperary on reappearance and could be the answer back over fences off what looks a good mark. The progressive and unexposed Desertmore House is feared most ahead of hat-trick seeking Pakens Rock.

It may be worth siding with BRIDESWELL LAD who ended last season on an upward curve and should be spot-on after a hurdles run


18:35 Galway Handicap 12f - 18 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
(14) March Law (66/1 -32%)
March Law

66
66/1(-32%)
(14) March Law 66/1, First run since leaving Charlie & Mark Johnston when below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (16f, 18/1). Off 154 days. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces back on.
7f winner in Britain; didn't show enough on yard debut in March to suggest he can win this.
18
1st (18) Brazil (14/1 +22%)
Brazil

14
14/1(+22%)
(18) Brazil 14/1, Tongue strap on for first time, eighth of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 18 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip, which will suit this useful hurdler. Engaged 5.05 here Thursday.
Smart hurdler; below-par on recent Flat outings; extra trip will suit; engaged Thursday.
6
2nd (6) Teed Up (2.5/1 +44%)
Teed Up

2.5
2.5/1(+44%)
(6) Teed Up 2.5/1, Career best when winning 20-runner handicap at this course (16.8f, heavy, 7/2) 4 days ago, always holding on. Carries penalty back down in trip but he's clearly in top form so demands respect turned out quickly.
Won competitive handicap here on Monday, travelling strongly; 7lb penalty now down in trip.
3
3rd (3) Chally Chute (6.5/1 +19%)
Chally Chute

6.5
6.5/1(+19%)
(3) Chally Chute 6.5/1, C&D winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. 5/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Killarney (16.8f, good to soft) 17 days ago. Stable in good form but drop back in trip isn't certain to suit.
Won four of last five starts; latest over 2m1f at Killarney; up 8lb but a rapid improver.
1
4th (1) Jackfinbar (8.5/1 -113%)
Jackfinbar

8.5
8.5/1(-113%)
(1) Jackfinbar 8.5/1, First run since leaving Harry Dunlop when respectable 2 lengths third of 9 to Espionage in listed race at Roscommon (11.7f, good to soft) 31 days ago, running on. Every chance there's more to come for this yard.
Excellent third at Listed level for new trainer after four years off; big chance.
2
5th (2) Sionnach Eile (9/1 +36%)
Sionnach Eile

9
9/1(+36%)
(2) Sionnach Eile 9/1, C&D winner. Bit below form 13¼ lengths fifth of 9 to Emily Dickinson in Curragh Cup at the Curragh (14f, soft, 22/1) 13 days ago. Stable having good spell and assessor has given him a chance.
Won this last year off 5lb lower, good effort in Group 2 last time; definite player.
8
6th (8) Imaginarium (20/1 +0%)
Imaginarium

20
20/1(+0%)
(8) Imaginarium 20/1, Maiden winner on second start. 7¾ lengths eighth of 9 to Espionage in listed race at Roscommon (11.7f, good to soft, 22/1) 31 days ago, not ideally placed. Makes handicap debut from a stiff-enough mark but he's open to lots of progress.
Found Listed company too hot after Curragh maiden win; unexposed on handicap debut.
9
7th (9) Smooth Tom (20/1 +9%)
Smooth Tom

20
20/1(+9%)
(9) Smooth Tom 20/1, Latest win at Leopardstown in May. 6/1, ninth of 11 in handicap at the Curragh (12f, good to firm) 33 days ago. Stamina for this far to prove.
Afforded another go at this trip after fading at the Curragh; needs to bounce back.
15
8th (15) Vultan (66/1 -136%)
Vultan

66
66/1(-136%)
(15) Vultan 66/1, 6/1, creditable 6¾ lengths fourth of 10 to Lord Erskine in handicap at Tramore (16f, good to soft) 24 days ago, never nearer. Back down in trip. Tongue strap back on. Others more persuasive.
Has struggled this year but showed more last time at Tramore; this likely a step too far.
10
9th (10) Spasiba (25/1 -56%)
Spasiba

25
25/1(-56%)
(10) Spasiba 25/1, Maiden winner last spring. 11/2, sixth of 7 in minor event at Killarney (14.2f, good to soft) 80 days ago. Visor/tongue strap on first time for handicap debut and he should progress.
Lightly-raced maiden winner; shaped as if he would come on plenty for return at Killarney.
7
10th (7) Zoffman (6/1 +33%)
Zoffman

6
6/1(+33%)
(7) Zoffman 6/1, Excellent second of 11 in handicap at the Curragh (12f, good to firm, 14/1) 33 days ago, despite not being ideally placed. That was an excellent effort and he has plenty of form with cut in the ground.
Twice a winner last season; encouraging return when runner-up at the Curragh; respected.
16
11th (16) Pont Audemer (16/1 +36%)
Pont Audemer

16
16/1(+36%)
(16) Pont Audemer 16/1, Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. 11/2, fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Sligo (16.9f, good) 26 days ago. Up in trip. Engaged 3.20 here Thursday.
Mainly campaigned over hurdles to date; good third on last Flat start; big ask here.
12
12th (12) Blazing Skies (66/1 -100%)
Blazing Skies

66
66/1(-100%)
(12) Blazing Skies 66/1, 28/1, 12¼ lengths ninth of 11 to Layfayette in listed race at Limerick (12.5f, good) 42 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Cheekpieces on first time.
Well held in Listed company when last seen; doesn't look obviously well-handicapped.
13
13th (13) Laelaps (22/1 +12%)
Laelaps

22
22/1(+12%)
(13) Laelaps 22/1, Unreliable type. Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Tenth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at the Curragh (12f, good to firm) 33 days ago.
Needs to shrug off last run but shaped well time before; fourth last year off 7lb higher.
17
14th (17) Aurora Princess (14/1 +13%)
Aurora Princess

14
14/1(+13%)
(17) Aurora Princess 14/1, Cheekpieces on for first time over obstacles when second of 18 in handicap hurdle (11/4) at this course (16.5f, good to soft) on Wednesday. Turned out quickly back on the level.
Five-time winner on the Flat but doesn't look particularly well in based on Tramore effort.
11
15th (11) La Hacienda (18/1 -13%)
La Hacienda

18
18/1(-13%)
(11) La Hacienda 18/1, Successful at this meeting last year and won 14-runner handicap at Newcastle (16.2f, 11/1) 34 days ago, all out. Back down in trip.
Course winner who landed competitive Newcastle handicap last month; definite chance.
4
16th (4) Dame Rapide (25/1 +0%)
Dame Rapide

25
25/1(+0%)
(4) Dame Rapide 25/1, Latest win at the Curragh in May and matched that form when good fourth of 11 in handicap at that venue (12f, good to firm) 33 days ago.
Second in this last year off 5lb lower; in good form on last two Flat outings; player.
5
17th (5) Weston (9/1 -227%)
Weston

9
9/1(-227%)
(5) Weston 9/1, Pretty useful in France and already better form for current yard, fifth of 19 in handicap at Royal Ascot (20f, good) 45 days ago, faring best of those held up. Significantly back down in trip and he looks the pick of the weights with promise of more to come.
Useful form in Germany; excellent effort when fifth at Ascot; markedly down in trip.
LTO Selection:

18:35 Galway Handicap 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Several of these won over two miles last time, but this trip is probably ideal for ZOFFMAN and he gets the vote. He landed a nice pot on easy ground at Leopardstown in the autumn when getting the better of good yardstick Safecracker and lost little in defeat when that rival exacted revenge on much more favourable weight terms at the Curragh on Derby weekend. Teed Up has an excellent course record and his win in the Monday night feature over 2m1f was his fourth at Ballybrit. He got 9lb for that so is 2lb well-in under his penalty. Chally Chute has won four of his last five starts, including a C&D success on heavy ground in the autumn. He's up 8lb for his win over 2m1f at Killarney. La Hacienda was another to win over two miles on her latest start when landing a valuable prize on the all-weather at Newcastle. A Festival winner over 1m6f here last year, she may just be vulnerable over this trip.

A cracking handicap with WESTON just about the pick of the bunch on the back of a very eye-catching run at Royal Ascot on just his second start for Gordon Elliott. Jackfinbar hasn't been with Willie Mullins long, either, and he's a big threat, along with Teed Up, a winner over hurdles at the meeting on Monday.

Fourth in this contest last year off 7lb higher, LAELAPS could offer some value after finding the ground too quick last time.


19:10 Galway Maiden 12f - 10 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
6
1st (6) Countess Of Tyrone (2.75/1 +61%)
Countess Of Tyrone

2.75
2.75/1(+61%)
(6) Countess Of Tyrone 2.75/1, Australia filly. Sister to smart 1½m-2m winner Earl of Tyrone and half-sister to several winners, including winner up to 1m John Splendid. Dam unraced. Yard in good form. Wears tongue strap.
Australia filly; sister to Earl Of Tyrone and likeable pedigree; market will be revealing.
7
2nd (7) Delicate Girl (5.5/1 +45%)
Delicate Girl

5.5
5.5/1(+45%)
(7) Delicate Girl 5.5/1, 18/1, took a step forward when fourth of 13 in maiden at the Curragh (12f, good) 58 days ago. Should progress further.
Left debut behind when 4th in Curragh maiden and form boosted since; more to give at 1m4f.
11
3rd (11) Yamalia Star (5.5/1 +21%)
Yamalia Star

5.5
5.5/1(+21%)
(11) Yamalia Star 5.5/1, Twice-raced filly. 25/1, second of 13 in maiden at Killarney (11.2f, good to soft) 18 days ago. May do better still.
Ran well on debut and confirmed the promise of that when 2nd at Killarney since.
8
4th (8) Eziva (3/1 +50%)
Eziva

3
3/1(+50%)
(8) Eziva 3/1, Twice-raced filly. Third of 12 in maiden at Leopardstown (12.8f, good, 5/1) 43 days ago. Stable having good spell. Should go well again.
Solid form in 2 runs so far at Curragh and Leopardstown; warrants respect for this yard.
2
5th (2) Ivana (4.5/1 -125%)
Ivana

4.5
4.5/1(-125%)
(2) Ivana 4.5/1, Made a winning bumper debut in good style at Limerick in May. Big player on Flat bow.
Made easy work of bumper debut in May; may have enough speed for Flat; more needed.
3
6th (3) Vadsa Queen (8/1 -45%)
Vadsa Queen

8
8/1(-45%)
(3) Vadsa Queen 8/1, Showed improved form to get off the mark at the third attempt in bumpers at Tramore in June. Has to be taken seriously on Flat debut.
Won at the third attempt in bumpers with dominant performance and has a Flat pedigree.
5
7th (5) Cosmic Lady (33/1 -10%)
Cosmic Lady

33
33/1(-10%)
(5) Cosmic Lady 33/1, Once-raced filly. Tongue strap on, sixth of 12 in maiden at Killarney (11.2f, good to soft, 22/1) on debut 18 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals.
Green when 6th beaten 10l on debut; should progress, particularly if the ground dries.
10
8th (10) Susiesparkle (28/1 -12%)
Susiesparkle

28
28/1(-12%)
(10) Susiesparkle 28/1, Twice-raced filly. Fifth of 15 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, good to soft, 20/1). Off 93 days. Up in trip.
Promise in 2 maidens earlier in the campaign; needs improvement for the longer trip.
4
9th (4) Zahina (200/1 -100%)
Zahina

200
200/1(-100%)
(4) Zahina 200/1, Modest mare who is firmly up against it on these terms.
Shown very little on the Flat and over hurdles so far.
1
10th (1) Cold Cold Heart (66/1 -32%)
Cold Cold Heart

66
66/1(-32%)
(1) Cold Cold Heart 66/1, Mourayan filly. Dam of little account, half-sister to useful winner up to 1¼m Brief Encounter.
Mourayan filly; dam unplaced 1m/1m2f (RPR 41); unlikely to have a say on belated debut.
LTO Selection:

19:10 Galway Maiden 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Willie Mullins runs two bumper winners and perhaps VADSA QUEEN will prove the pick. The selection made a promising debut when beating all bar better fancied stablemate Lisnagar Fortune at last year's Punchestown Festival and won easily when reappearing at Tramore this summer. Ivana also looked a useful prospect when making a successful debut at Limerick. Yamalia Star and Hey Whatever are closely matched on running behind Beechwood at Killarney last month, while Eziva and Delicate Girl have also shown plenty of promise in two maiden starts. Countess Of Tyrone is a full-sister to Earl Of Tyrone, who was a highly-progressive sort for the same connections last year - winning at Listed level and only beaten around a length in the Ebor at York.

Willie Mullins looks to hold a strong hand courtesy of bumper winners IVANA and Vadsa Queen. The former was impressive in justifying favouritism at Limerick in May and is taken to maintain her unbeaten record now switched to the Flat. Yamalia Star improved on her debut form when runner-up at Killarney 18 days ago and has the pedigree to do better still.

Preference is for DELICATE GIRL who's had the form of her narrow defeat from last time significantly boosted and she can progress


19:40 Galway Handicap 8f - 17 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
4
1st (4) Fratas (5.5/1 +61%)
Fratas

5.5
5.5/1(+61%)
(4) Fratas 5.5/1, Winner at Ballinrobe in June. 13/2, creditable third of 13 in handicap at this course (12.4f, heavy) on Monday. Significantly back down in trip.
Running okay over middle distances of late incl' here on Monday; may struggle back at 1m.
11
2nd (11) Bang Po (25/1 +0%)
Bang Po

25
25/1(+0%)
(11) Bang Po 25/1, Below form sixth of 13 in handicap at Gowran (8f, good to soft, 4/1). Off 93 days.
Relished step up in trip to 7f on penultimate run but not as good at 1m since.
15
3rd (15) Partisan Hero (6/1 -100%)
Partisan Hero

6
6/1(-100%)
(15) Partisan Hero 6/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for first time, excellent third of 14 in handicap at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft, 5/1) 17 days ago, faring best of those held up. Likely has a bigger performance in him.
Modest maiden form but big step forward when just 5s on h'cap bow latest; only up 1lb.
19
4th (19) Portmagee (28/1 +30%)
Portmagee

28
28/1(+30%)
(19) Portmagee 28/1, 9/1, fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Killarney (11.2f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Back down in trip. RESERVE.
Hasn't built on the minor promise she showed in maidens so far; reserve.
1
5th (1) Rio Largo (4/1 +33%)
Rio Largo

4
4/1(+33%)
(1) Rio Largo 4/1, 8/1, career best when winning 15-runner handicap at this course (7f, heavy) on Monday. Carries penalty but step back up in trip will suit and he's clearly in good order.
Winner here on Monday; 7lb penalty makes life tough but he stays 1m and not ruled out.
7
6th (7) Bright Dick (20/1 +39%)
Bright Dick

20
20/1(+39%)
(7) Bright Dick 20/1, Below form seventh of 16 in handicap at Tipperary (9f, good, 33/1) 30 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals.
Back to best with 4l maiden defeat on return; hard to recommend on 2 runs at this trip.
5
7th (5) Jazz Forever (25/1 +0%)
Jazz Forever

25
25/1(+0%)
(5) Jazz Forever 25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 14/1 and hooded for first time, first run since leaving M. Halford when sixth of 9 in handicap at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) 80 days ago, not ideally placed.
Solid form in 2 AW maidens prior to promising h'cap debut; not as good on turf/yard bow.
3
8th (3) Harriet Eagle (28/1 +15%)
Harriet Eagle

28
28/1(+15%)
(3) Harriet Eagle 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifth of 11 in maiden (125/1) at the Curragh (7f, soft) 13 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut with promise of more to come but mark certainly demands it.
Improving with each run; opening mark demands more but longer trip may suit.
18
9th (18) Navy Beach (2.25/1 +25%)
Navy Beach

2.25
2.25/1(+25%)
(18) Navy Beach 2.25/1, Good third of 10 in handicap at Down Royal (10.3f, good, 6/1) 41 days ago, never nearer. Tongue strap on first time and very interesting contender.
Getting better with each run this term; placed latest but may not want drop in trip.
16
10th (16) Lisieux (28/1 -75%)
Lisieux

28
28/1(-75%)
(16) Lisieux 28/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 12/1, below form seventh of 17 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, good to soft) 20 days ago, left with too much to do. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces on first time.
Won on h'cap bow at 2; some credible races in defeat this term; unsuited by 5.5f latest.
9
11th (9) Western Cape (28/1 -100%)
Western Cape

28
28/1(-100%)
(9) Western Cape 28/1, 16/5, creditable fourth of 11 in claimer at Fairyhouse (10f, good) 23 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. First run for yard after leaving Denis Hogan.
0-12 but solid runs in defeat in 2 recent claims; respected back in h'cap off 64; yard bow.
13
12th (13) Kami (66/1 -100%)
Kami

66
66/1(-100%)
(13) Kami 66/1, 33/1, respectable eleventh of 20 in handicap at Cork (7f, soft) 49 days ago. Back up in trip. Blinkers/tongue strap on 1st time. Plenty to find on form.
Unplaced in 6 starts and signs she hasn't trained on over variety of trips this term.
8
13th (8) Rough And Tough (22/1 +33%)
Rough And Tough

22
22/1(+33%)
(8) Rough And Tough 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Sixth of 8 in handicap at Sligo (10.4f, good to soft, 20/1) 80 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.
Progressed with each maiden but took a backwards step on h'cap bow latest; tough mark.
10
14th (10) Snowhaven (18/1 -13%)
Snowhaven

18
18/1(-13%)
(10) Snowhaven 18/1, Twelfth of 15 in handicap at Killarney (11.2f, good to soft, 10/3) 18 days ago. Back down in trip.
Progressed when 5th on h'cap debut; mishaps twice since; trip might be sharp but fair mark.
17
15th (17) Dougie's Double (66/1 -100%)
Dougie's Double

66
66/1(-100%)
(17) Dougie's Double 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 66/1, seventh of 8 in maiden at Killarney (8.2f, good) 16 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Uphill task.
Only beat 1 home when beaten 12l last month; doesn't look well treated on maiden form.
2
16th (2) Sir John Monash (8.5/1 +39%)
Sir John Monash

8.5
8.5/1(+39%)
(2) Sir John Monash 8.5/1, Bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap (5/1) at Dundalk (7f) 23 days ago. Back up in trip, which may help him.
0-6; went close on yard debut; not as good on AW since but respected on 2nd turf outing.
6
17th (6) Rival Queen (40/1 -150%)
Rival Queen

40
40/1(-150%)
(6) Rival Queen 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 14/1, ninth of 16 in maiden at Limerick (8f, good) 42 days ago, not knocked about. Tongue strap on first time and type to do better in handicaps, but assessor taken no chances with her mark.
Promising debut in Naas maiden; not in same form since; drawn wider than ideal.
LTO Selection:

19:40 Galway Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

NAVY BEACH has caught the eye when finishing well on his latest two starts and has probably had this week in mind for some time. The Galileo gelding came home well over a mile at Limerick and Colin Keane is now booked after again putting in his best work at the finish over 1m2f at Down Royal. The Dermot Weld-trained Partisan Hero went into the Galway notebook when finishing strongly on his handicap debut over a mile at Killarney last month and looks an obvious threat. Rio Largo has progressed well this year, winning twice over seven furlongs, including here on Monday evening, but now carries a big burden including a 7lb penalty for that recent success. Fratas ran well over 1m4f here on Monday and should be suited by the drop back in trip.

NAVY BEACH creeps in at the foot of the weights for very shrewd connections and given we surely haven't seen the best of him yet, he's a fascinating contender. Lasting Peace seems sure to give it another good go, with Rio Largo, a winner at the meeting on Monday, clearly in excellent heart.

HARRIET EAGLE may be worth chancing. She's been getting better with every start in maiden company and should relish a longer trip


20:10 Galway Stakes 14f - 6 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
3
1st (3) Shanroe (1.88/1 +75%)
Shanroe

1.88
1.88/1(+75%)
(3) Shanroe 1.88/1, Smart gelding. 16/1, unseated rider in listed race at Limerick (12.5f, good) 42 days ago. Beat only 2 rivals when winning this last year.
Won this last year before excellent run in the Ebor; big player on best form.
6
2nd (6) Mt Leinster (3.33/1 -77%)
Mt Leinster

3.33
3.33/1(-77%)
(6) Mt Leinster 3.33/1, Useful gelding. Course winner. Seventh of 11 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (17f, heavy, 4/1). Off 6 months. Below form when last seen on the Flat but definite claims on his best form in this sphere.
3-6 on Flat; not seen on the level since career best 2nd to Barbados in 2021; needs more.
7
3rd (7) Stratum (2.25/1 +36%)
Stratum

2.25
2.25/1(+36%)
(7) Stratum 2.25/1, Smart gelding. 6 lengths seventh of 9 to Dawn Rising in minor event (9/2) at Royal Ascot (21.6f, good to firm) 41 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Worth a chance to bounce back in first-time cheekpieces.
Group 2-level in pomp; big swing in weights with Dawn Rising for recent Royal Ascot defeat.
5
4th (5) M C Muldoon (5/1 +50%)
M C Muldoon

5
5/1(+50%)
(5) M C Muldoon 5/1, Below form seventeenth of 32 in handicap at Newmarket (18f, good to soft, 9/2). Off 22 months. Hard to know how much ability he retains, but it's significant that his top yard are persevering, so not ruled out.
Tailed off in Cesarewitch when last seen in 2021; stablemates are rated higher.
8
5th (8) Effernock Fizz (12/1 +76%)
Effernock Fizz

12
12/1(+76%)
(8) Effernock Fizz 12/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. 18/5, pulled up in handicap chase at Killarney (17f, good) 14 days ago. Fairly useful on the Flat, good on last Flat run. Plenty to find.
Beaten 4l off a mark of 74 when last seen on the Flat; mountain to climb.
2
6th (2) Kottayam (50/1 -25%)
Kottayam

50
50/1(-25%)
(2) Kottayam 50/1, Once-raced winner on Flat. Fairly useful winner at 16f in bumpers. 4/1, fourth of 9 in novice hurdle at Thurles (23.3f, good to soft). Off 9 months. First run for yard after leaving W. P. Mullins. Others preferred.
Bumper winner and won on Flat bow but plenty to find on yard debut at this level.
LTO Selection:

20:10 Galway Stakes 14f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

STRATUM gets a tentative vote with the weights in his favour. The Willie Mullins-trained gelding won the Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot last year but faded inside the final furlong in this year's renewal of that stamina test behind Dawn Rising. The selection now meets that rival on 10lb better terms as he bids to overturn a six-length deficit and is fitted with cheekpieces for the first time. Dawn Rising was a Grade 3 winner over hurdles last season and warmed up for that Ascot win when placed in the Group 3 Saval Beg Levmoss Stakes at Leopardstown. Shanroe has been a great servant to connections but unfortunately unseated his rider early on at Limerick last time, while Mt Leinster hasn't run on the Flat in nearly two years and has been campaigned over fences since.

STRATUM was behind Dawn Rising in the Queen Alexandra at Royal Ascot last time but he's on better terms with that rival now and cheekpieces could spark him back into life, so he gets the marginal vote. Mt Leinster, a stablemate of the selection, is a big danger.

Last year's winner SHANROE has more on his plate this year but has shown he's capable of smart form in the last 2 editions of the Ebor


20:40 Galway Handicap 14f - 16 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) Sign From Above (2.5/1 +75%)
Sign From Above

2.5
2.5/1(+75%)
(14) Sign From Above 2.5/1, 15/8 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable 5 lengths third of 12 to Longclaw in handicap at Ballinrobe (12.8f, good) 39 days ago. Respected. Engaged 5.40 here Thursday.
Beaten fav back on the level latest; could be well treated but others more solid.
7
2nd (7) Longclaw (9/1 +0%)
Longclaw

9
9/1(+0%)
(7) Longclaw 9/1, Winner at Ballinrobe in June. Good third of 10 in handicap (11/4) at Tramore (16f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Heading back in the right direction recently and should give another good account.
Gained first Flat win on penultimate start; beaten fav since but respected here.
3
3rd (3) Luminous Light (20/1 -100%)
Luminous Light

20
20/1(-100%)
(3) Luminous Light 20/1, Hood on for 1st time in this code, good second of 15 in handicap (11/1) at Roscommon (12f, good to soft) 74 days ago. Not taken lightly.
Sole Flat win on debut but encouraging return to the level last time; should prefer 1m6f.
5
4th (5) No Thanks (25/1 +17%)
No Thanks

25
25/1(+17%)
(5) No Thanks 25/1, Course winner. 18/1, fifteenth of 19 in handicap at this course (16.5f, good to soft) 2 days ago. Needs to bounce back faced with a quick turnaround, so up against it.
Back in form over timber last week; while since he's looked capable from this mark on Flat.
18
5th (18) Our Boy Wes (9/1 -38%)
Our Boy Wes

9
9/1(-38%)
(18) Our Boy Wes 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap (10/1) at Down Royal (10.3f, good) 41 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Cheekpieces back on.
Failed to progress in 3 runs for new yard incl' h'cap bow; still respected for this yard.
1
6th (1) Doctor Parnassus (5/1 +75%)
Doctor Parnassus

5
5/1(+75%)
(1) Doctor Parnassus 5/1, First run since leaving Dan Skelton when fourth of 10 in maiden at Down Royal (10.3f, good to soft, 8/1) 7 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
Encouraging yard debut over insufficient 1m2f last week and well worth another go at 1m6f.
16
7th (16) Crystal Caves (40/1 -21%)
Crystal Caves

40
40/1(-21%)
(16) Crystal Caves 40/1, 28/1, fourteenth of 16 in handicap at the Curragh (16f, good) 34 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Something to find on form and others make more appeal.
Impressive on final British start; not at same level in 2 outings since; may prefer AW.
6
8th (6) One Cool Poet (9/1 +10%)
One Cool Poet

9
9/1(+10%)
(6) One Cool Poet 9/1, Course winner. Below form tenth of 19 in handicap hurdle at this course (16.6f, soft, 10/1) 4 days ago. Blinkers back on. Fair on the Flat, good on last Flat run. Others preferred.
Tailed off here over timber Monday; fair run on Flat latest though; decent strike-rate.
20
9th (20) Oranmore (11/1 +45%)
Oranmore

11
11/1(+45%)
(20) Oranmore 11/1, Creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (15f, good to soft, 13/2) 8 days ago, faring best of those held up. Should give another good account if he gets in. RESERVE.
In the form of his life and latest 5th respectable; not ruled out; reserve.
17
10th (17) Global Export (11/1 +21%)
Global Export

11
11/1(+21%)
(17) Global Export 11/1, 17/2 and hood on for 1st time in this code, creditable sixth of 15 in handicap at Killarney (14.1f, good) 16 days ago, never nearer. Not dismissed.
0-11 on Flat; not beaten far in latest 2 Flat runs but opposable in race this competitive.
10
11th (10) Mighty Mo Missouri (18/1 +28%)
Mighty Mo Missouri

18
18/1(+28%)
(10) Mighty Mo Missouri 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 7/2 and tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, creditable fourth of 8 in maiden at Ballinrobe (12.6f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Opening mark demands improvement.
0-13 but fair effort in maiden latest; can come on for that and relish a new trip.
9
12th (9) Theonewedreamof (4.5/1 +18%)
Theonewedreamof

4.5
4.5/1(+18%)
(9) Theonewedreamof 4.5/1, 11/5 and cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, creditable third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, good to soft) 21 days ago, suited by increase in trip. Has to be taken seriously.
Won over similar trip on heavy in April but 11lb rise looks tough.
11
13th (11) Rain (33/1 +0%)
Rain

33
33/1(+0%)
(11) Rain 33/1, 18/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at Ballinrobe (12.6f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Chance on old form but not really firing so far this season.
Best run for this yard when 4th last week but needs a step up to defy this mark.
2
14th (2) Duty Bound (50/1 -100%)
Duty Bound

50
50/1(-100%)
(2) Duty Bound 50/1, First run since leaving Andrew Balding when seventh of 10 in handicap (11/1) at Tramore (16f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Should strip fitter for latest outing, so not completely ruled out.
Winner on h'cap debut last term; good runs in defeat since; low-key yard bow latest though.
4
15th (4) Bring Us Paradise (50/1 -25%)
Bring Us Paradise

50
50/1(-25%)
(4) Bring Us Paradise 50/1, 8/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f). Off 115 days. Others more persuasive.
Below form on AW when last seen; still needs to prove he's as effective at 1m6f.
12
16th (12) True Destiny (25/1 +0%)
True Destiny

25
25/1(+0%)
(12) True Destiny 25/1, 4/1, very good second of 15 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good) 46 days ago, clear of rest. Returns to this sphere on a feasible mark and the booking of Seamie Heffernan looks significant.
In good form over timber of late; trip possibly on sharp side on Flat return.
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BELGOPRINCE returned after a lengthy layoff this spring and struck form last month winning at Tipperary. The Tony Martin-trained gelding stayed 1m6f well when beating all bar the progressive Londonofficecallin at Killarney last time and should be suited by this step to two miles. Theonewedreamof has won under both codes on testing ground this year, including over 1m6f at Bellewstown, and has been placed on both outings since over hurdles. No Hassle is on a hat-trick but has been raised a combined 19lb for wins at Tipperary and Ballinrobe, while the consistent Sign From Above was third here on Thursday. Luminous Light and Rain are others to consider, but No Thanks needs to bounce back after disappointing here on Wednesday.

An open-looking contest in which the vote goes to THEONEWEDREAMOF, who justified support to score at Bellewstown in April and has run with credit over hurdles since. The hat-trick seeking No Hassle is an obvious danger and Belgoprince should give another good account.

It was an encouraging yard debut for DOCTOR PARNASSUS in a Down Royal maiden last week and he should progress back up in trip


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