Galway Races & Results All Racing UK & International Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips for 2024-09-10

There were 258 Races on across 31 meetings. There was 7 races at Assiniboia Downs first race 01:30, 8 races at Auteuil first race 12:55, 8 races at Catterick first race 14:20, 1 races at Club Hipico first race 01:00, 9 races at Concepcion first race 19:35, 8 races at Durbanville first race 11:40, 7 races at Fairmount Park first race 19:00, 8 races at Finger Lakes first race 18:00, 11 races at Fort Erie first race 18:00, 8 races at Galway first race 15:35, 9 races at Gavea first race 01:00, 9 races at Horseshoe Indianapolis first race 19:10, 12 races at Kanazawa first race 04:00, 7 races at Kolkata first race 09:15, 7 races at Leicester first race 14:10, 8 races at Lingfield first race 14:00, 7 races at Louisiana Downs first race 22:05, 11 races at Mizusawa first race 04:20, 12 races at Mombetsu first race 06:25 Monbetsu, 8 races at Mountaineer first race 01:15, 7 races at Muswellbrook first race 04:35, 8 races at Nantes first race 10:51, 8 races at Newcastle first race 16:50, 12 races at Oi first race 06:15, 10 races at Philadelphia first race 17:40, 8 races at Presque Isle Downs first race 20:00, 7 races at Queanbeyan first race 04:20, 9 races at Tatura first race 04:00, 8 races at Thistledown first race 17:50, 8 races at Vincennes first race 15:35, 8 races at Yeppoon first race 03:30, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner. TomForm.com uses a custom rating system for each runner.

Race 1: 15:35 Galway Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden IRE 1m 98y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(5) Hes Bullet Proof	2	Wesley Joyce	Michael Mulvany	Beaten a long way on recent Curragh debut and has enormous improvement to find.
4th (2) Desmond Castle	2	Declan McDonogh	Joseph Patrick O'Brien	Well beaten on debut and was 100/1 when unseating rider at the start last week at Gowran; wait for handicaps.
(10) Rose Of Glenhest	2	Leigh Roche	K A Heffernan	Fourth foal; dam ran once (7f AW 2yo; RPR 41), half-sister to 6f 2yo winner Fast and Furious, out of unraced half-sister to 1m Listed winner Insinuate; by a NH sire and best watched for future reference
(8) Minella Study	2	Seamie Heffernan	John J Nallen	Seventh foal; brother to 1m6f/2m winner Almudena (RPR 85), half-brother to other winners incl' Achnamara (1m4f-2m inc AW; 98); dam Listed-placed 8.5f 2yo winner (102); by an emerging young sire and cost 52,000euros as a yearling; second debut runner for yard; can run well but likely to improve.
2nd (7) Minella Boss	2	Gary Carroll	John J Nallen	Eighth foal; half-brother to winners incl' Last Week (Australian 7f-12.5f; RPR 95) and Dream Ascot (1m; 90); unraced dam closely related to Derby winner Motivator; cost 55,000euros as a yearling; one of two runners for yard; can run well but likely to improve
(3) Green Asset	2	Rory Cleary	J S Bolger	Beaten 6l on debut at Leopardstown in May and 8l on return at Gowran last week, both 7f; could improve for stepping up in trip on softer ground.
3rd (4) Heldtoransom	2	Dylan Browne McMonagle	Joseph Patrick O'Brien	Third foal; dam Listed-placed 5f AW 2yo winner (RPR 83), out of unraced half-sister to German 6f Listed winner Best Regards, from the further classy family of 1m-1m2f Group 1 winner Halfway To Heaven; nicely-bred and cost 70,000GBP as a yearling; looks the first-string for his leading yard; contender.
(6) Medieval Night	2	Chris Hayes	D K Weld	Nicely-bred colt was 5.5l behind Trinity College on debut at Leopardstown over a mile on good ground; will have to improve a fair bit to overturn that form.
(1) Des Moines	2	Jack Cleary	A P O'Brien	Seventh foal; half-brother to winners incl' Charlus (French Listed-placed 9.5f/1m2f inc 2yo/AW; RPR 96) and Kosciuszko (1m-1m2f inc 2yo/Spain; 94); dam French Group-placed 10.5f winner (102); nicely-bred and should handle the ground but looks the stable's second-string on debut.
1st (9) Trinity College	2	Wayne Lordan	A P O'Brien	Well-bred colt was soundly beaten on Curragh debut over 7f but a better effort behind a useful type at Leopardstown over a mile since; this softer ground is new territory but will be a major player if handling it; blinkers added.

Though this soft ground is new territory for TRINITY COLLEGE, plenty by his sire handle it and he holds Medieval Knight on Leopardstown running, so can score. Green Asset can run well, while Heldtoransom is an interesting debutant. [Tyrone Molloy]

Race 2: 16:05 Galway Donnellys Of Barna Rated Race IRE 1m 98y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(13) Tribal Moon	3	N G McCullagh	Daniel James Murphy	Struggled on his only start at two in Britain; mid-field in a C&D maiden last month on Irish debut; up against it.
(12) Munroh	4	Wayne Lordan	Mrs C O'Leary	Maiden winner on heavy for Andre Fabre; finished behind today's rivals Genuine Article and San Aer in a C&D handicap on Irish debut; ran poorly at Roscommon last week; hard to fancy.
(8) New Definition	4	Scott McCullagh	Richard John O'Brien	Is 2-23, both those wins were in 2022 on the AW when trained by James Tate; lost form in Britain and has continued to struggle since joining this stable; now down from a career-high 100 to 80; some signs of a revival at Roscommon last week.
(3) Bright Legend	4	Seamie Heffernan	Denis Gerard Hogan	Heavy-ground maiden winner over 1m2f; should be fit for his first Flat start of the season having had a hurdles run here at the festival; first-time blinkered; may need a bit further than this to show his best form.
(10) Firebrand	4	Nathan Crosse	John J Nallen	Received an initial rating of 87, principally derived from two runs in France last season; failed to show similar form in two Dundalk runs on joining this stable; second over hurdles at Cork in March; absent since second in a Flat maiden at Sligo in May.
(9) Casanova	8	Cian MacRedmond	Adrian McGuinness	Four-time winner; competitive in good handicaps early in the season; has lost form; three uninspiring runs here at the festival, followed by a moderate effort at Naas and down the field in the Irish Cambridgeshire; needs to recapture form.
(4) Scholarship	4	Declan McDonogh	Gerard O'Leary	Winner in Britain at 6f/7f; good run on debut for this yard over 7f at Cork; not as good in Curragh races won by the high-class Crystal Black, better again when second over 1m2f at Cork; finished behind Bill Silvers and Emporio in a handicap here at the festival.
(1) Emporio	6	Shay Wallace	Joseph Patrick O'Brien	Useful sort at best for Donnacha O'Brien, winning twice and Listed-placed; little luck in running first two starts this term, respectable runs in the circumstances; well held at Gowran last time, leaving him with questions to answer; rated 103 at this peak, now down to 90.
(2) Bill Silvers	4	Chris Hayes	William Durkan	A 7f maiden winner on soft ground for Harry Eustace last season; started the season brightly at Newbury before losing form; made a bright start for this stable when sixth in a valuable C&D handicap six weeks ago; each-way chance.
4th (5) Genuine Article	4	James Ryan	Gerard Keane	Well-backed when returning to form with a third over 1m at Leopardstown in July; again went off favourite when second over C&D at the festival; finished in mid-division in the Irish Cambridgeshire; could be competitive now.
3rd (7) San Aer	6	W J Lee	Thomas Mullins	Four-time winner, including twice at this track over C&D (on soft and heavy) mixing hurdles and the Flat this year; ran on from the rear when fifth in a C&D handicap at the festival (5 1/4l behind runner-up Genuine Article); surpassed that form when fourth in a 7f premier handicap here three days later; merits respect.
1st (11) Clear Quartz	7	Ronan Whelan	Mark Fahey	Returned from 111-day absence to win a 17-runner C&D handicap on the second day of the festival; dropped to 7f for his second run at the meeting, and looked unlucky not to go close, since he suffered interference before running on well late; may turn the tables on runner-up Eddie G.
2nd (6) Monasterboice	3	Colin Keane	Noel Meade	Off the mark at the ninth attempt when landing a Killarney maiden in July, on his first run beyond 7f; backed that up with a handsome C&D handicap win after his mark had been left unchanged; maintained his progression with Killarney win; realistic chance of a four-timer now.

No shortage of C&D form in this race. Preference is for CLEAR QUARTZ who won over this trip on the first of two festival outings and was unlucky over 7f on the second occasion. The progressive Monasterboice won here on either side of Killarney victories and should be in the mix again. San Aer is a dual C&D scorer and may reverse festival handicap form with Genuine Article. Bill Silvers ran respectably at the festival meeting. [Alan Sweetman]

Race 3: 16:35 Galway James P. Cunningham Electrical Handicap IRE 1m 98y

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(15) Melkorka	3	Killian Leonard	J F O'Shea	Huge price when in rear at Killarney in July in her first handicap; 4lb out of handicap here; no appeal.
(13) Del Posto	3	Nathan Crosse	W J Lanigan	Not much promise in four starts on the Flat, the first two for Jessica Harrington; pulled up in a juvenile maiden hurdle at Tipperary last time.
(10) Vierson	3	James Ryan	Ciaran Murphy	Out of contention when unseating her rider near the finish at Bellewstown; modest overall form; hard to make a case for her.
4th (14) Bridge The Gap	3	N G McCullagh	Daniel James Murphy	Modest form in maidens; shaped quite well over the extended 7f at Tipperary on handicap debut, staying on for fourth; failed to match that form over 1m1f at the same venue nine days ago; 2lb out of the handicap; new headgear combination.
(4) Promo Queen	3	Jamie Powell	Chris Timmons	Won a 7f nursery on soft at the Curragh last year but has been well below that level in two starts this term.
(2) Dont Do Dramas	3	Wesley Joyce	Michael Mulvany	Has won twice during a busy campaign this year; not one of his better runs at Roscommon last week; closely matched with Sylkie on Tramore running.
(6) Madame Plaintiff	3	Gary Carroll	Gavin Cromwell	Beat Victor's Choice at Gowran on handicap debut, last two runs raise doubts.
(5) Whisper A Prayer	3	Dylan Browne McMonagle	Joseph Patrick O'Brien	Third in a maiden at Roscommon last time; can probably do better than when down the field at the Curragh on her seasonal/handicap debut.
(8) Nans View	3	Ronan Whelan	Jarlath P Fahey	Excellent opening handicap effort when second to Victor's Choice over C&D at the festival; disappointing at Bellewstown but capable of bouncing back.
(1) Victor's Choice	3	Robert Whearty	Adrian Murray	Much improved performer this season, winning over 7f on soft at Gowran in May and scoring readily form today's rival Nans View over C&D at the festival; down the field on better ground at Leopardstown; soft going in her favour now.
(7) Purple Sky	3	Rory Cleary	J S Bolger	Ran well for a 10lb claimer when fourth of 15 at Gowran last week; could be on the upgrade; tongue-tie on now, and a senior rider back aboard; worth considering.
2nd (3) Eddie G	3	Adam Caffrey	Adrian McGuinness	Ran a blinder here at the festival after a break, taking the runner-up spot with today's rival Clear Quartz back in fourth; race probably came too soon when down the field behind Sylkie; not beaten far in fifth at Leopardstown on latest.
3rd (9) Positive Energy	3	W J Lee	W McCreery	Unplaced favourite for race won by Victor's Choice at the festival; a bit to prove as a result, though his previous Killarney third was encouraging.
(12) Seas And Oceans	3	Chris Hayes	E J O'Neill	Has run over a range of trips in recent months, including 6f and 1m5f; this is close to his optimum judged on second placings over 1m at Dundalk and Killarney; was 3lb out of the handicap last time and has good prospects of a breakthrough win.
1st (11) Sylkie	3	Colin Keane	Daniel John Howard	Long-priced C&D winner at the festival; not beaten far in fourth at Tramore, and closely matched with Dont Do Dramas on that form; Colin Keane aboard, could feature.

A good run from 3lb out of the handicap at Killarney indicates that SEAS AND OCEANS (nap) can win a contest of this standard. Heading the list of likely dangers are C&D festival winners Victor's Choice and Sylkie. Purple Sky makes plenty of appeal following last week's Gowran run. [Alan Sweetman]

Race 4: 17:10 Galway Irish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden (IRE Incentive Race) IRE 7f

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
3rd (11) Famed Again	2	Wesley Joyce	Thomas Cooper	Raced keenly on debut in 7f Down Royal maiden; dropped away tamely over 6f at Navan.
(15) Episodic	2	Rory Cleary	D J Bunyan	No obvious potential for maiden success based on outings at Roscommon and Bellewstown.
(17) Smooth	2	N G McCullagh	Charles Weld	Last of 18 first time out at Leopardstown; can be left out of calculations; first reserve,
(7) Battle Of Aizu	2	Ronan Whelan	Kieran P Cotter	Hung right into the straight and faded to finish in rear on debut at Leopardstown.
(6) Aherla Rock	2	Danny Sheehy	J P Murtagh	Sixth in a trial at Dundalk in July; moderate fifth of eight at Roscommon last week, beaten 14l; makes no appeal.
(9) Prada's World	2	Seamie Heffernan	Chris Timmons	Second foal; dam a minor 7f handicap winner, half-sister to winners Star Ascending and Guanabara Bay; not a likely candidate for a debut win.
(12) Onemoredance	2	Jamie Powell	J P Murtagh	In rear with stablemate Ranting And Raving at Gowran, found 6f inadequate at Sligo.
(2) Let It Linger	2	Nathan Crosse	Mrs John Harrington	Sent off at 10-1 for her debut at Roscommon but never got into the race and finished last of 13, beaten 24l; took a step in the right direction at Tipperary; a lot more required.
4th (8) Bearwithus	2	Luke McAteer	James M Barrett	Half-sister to four winners, including the Edward Lynam-trained Dexter Belle; fair amount of speed on the dam's side; hard to win at this track first time out.
(18) Sweet Zaroline	2		Joseph Patrick O'Brien	Will need to pick up more experience judged on last week's Gowran debut; second reserve.
(13) Ranting And Raven	2	N G McCullagh	J P Murtagh	Well held in a fillies' maiden over this trip at Gowran on debut and best watched for now.
(4) Pickersgill	2	Robbie Colgan	Ms Sheila Lavery	Some merit in her run in mid-field on initial outing at the Curragh, likely to need more experience.
(1) Deressa	2	Chris Hayes	D K Weld	Curragh debut in July seemed quite promising, failed to go forward form that at Naas; tried with cheekpieces now.
(10) Roman Dawn	2	Andrew Slattery	Andrew Slattery	Noted staying on in the closing stages over this trip at Leopardstown, likely to improve and could challenge for a share of the money.
(14) Baltray Lady	2	Declan McDonogh	Joseph Patrick O'Brien	Finished behind stablemate Raven Darkholme here on debut; second in a four-runner Roscommon event and given an opening mark of 67 after finishing fourth in a claimer at Navan; that rating is hardly good enough to win a maiden at this venue.
(16) Raven Darkholme	2	Mikey Sheehy	Joseph Patrick O'Brien	Did well to finish second over C&D on debut considering that she hung badly left when leading into the straight; failed to match that form when joint-favourite at Roscommon last week; should go close if reproducing the form of her debut; high drawn; alongside another strong contender Medici Venus.
2nd (3) Medici Venus	2	Wayne Lordan	A P O'Brien	A $550,000 yearling; never a threat at Leopardstown on debut (short of room early on); left that form behind when a fair fourth of 16 in first-time blinkers at Naas; further progress likely and has a fighting chance of overcoming a high draw.
1st (5) Tamam Desert	2	W J Lee	E J O'Neill	In rear early and found trouble in running when making debut over slightly further than this at Leopardstown in July; not beaten far and looks capable of improvement; holds a Group 1 entry in the Fillies' Mile.

Two of the leading contenders are drawn high but may still be able to dominate in what looks like an ordinary maiden. Blinkers seemed to do the trick for MEDICI VENUS when she showed improved form at Naas and she is preferred to Raven Darkholme who showed promise over C&D before last week's moderate run at Roscommon. Others to consider are Baltray Lady and Tamam Desert. [Alan Sweetman]

Race 5: 17:45 Galway Galway Handicap IRE 7f

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(7) Charlie Brow'n	4	Wayne Lordan	T J O'Mara	Maiden has run well in defeat at times with best efforts on AW; never involved on return at this track last time and improvement needed.
(10) Run Forrest Run	6	Leigh Roche	Micky Fenton	Basically regressive in sprints this year even though went close at Navan over 5f; has won over this trip before but needs a revival.
(15) Bang Po	4	Luke McAteer	Liam McAteer	Won on heavy over a mile at Killarney last year; not as good this term but better at Roscommon last time; more needed.
(17) Kami	4	Ronan Whelan	Mark Michael McNiff	First reserve; soft ground winner last year but was well below that form since and needs a revival.
(6) Gotta Catch'em All	4	Siobhan Rutledge	H Rogers	Hint of ability in three maidens; has to improve from handicap debut over a mile at Gowran but could do so; check market.
(12) Rock Etoile	6	Jimmy Dalton	Andrew Slattery	Won on AW last month but not as good on turf a week later off this mark at Killarney; needs to bounce back but handles this ground.
(9) On Our Radar	4	Sam Coen	Andrew Slattery	AW winner has run well at times on turf including a close second over a mile at Killarney in July; seems more effective on better ground.
5th (11) Breezy Zoff	5	Gary Carroll	Gavin Cromwell	Just 1-32 but placed lots of times including over a mile at Bellewstown last time; is at her best on soft and one to consider from a favourable draw.
(18) Adhuil	5	Chris Hayes	Aidan Anthony Howard	Second reserve; maiden has run well in defeat at times; has an e/w chance from a low draw.
(19) Pimstrel	8		G A Kingston	Third reserve; last win came in this race two years ago; solid runs last twice at Naas and Bellewstown but has a tough draw today.
(1) Royal Pippen	7	Dylan Browne McMonagle	Paul W Flynn	Poor win record of 2-32 and regressive this year; however, didn't get a clear run over C&D last time and has a squeak if back to form for new yard; tough draw, though.
2nd (8) Kinda Tiny	4	Amy Jo Hayes	Timothy Doyle	Won over C&D on heavy ground last year and back on the mark over a mile at Gowran last time; 9lb higher now but these conditions suit and a player despite a difficult draw.
(5) Drop The Dip	4	Gavin Ryan	Thomas Gibney	Three wins last year in varying ground conditions; yet to hit form this term but didn't get a clear run over C&D last time, his second run at the summer festival here; of interest.
(4) Little Keilee	4	W J Lee	Ciaran Murphy	Record of 2-32; ground versatile and can improve from her Naas run last time over this trip which came after a break; off an attractive mark; a squeak.
1st (3) Sirjack Thomas	9	Adam Caffrey	Adrian McGuinness	Fine stalwart has won big races at this venue; isn't the force of old but ran a solid race over 1m here last time and has a squeak even though draw isn't ideal.
(14) Asisaid	5	Colin Keane	Denis Gerard Hogan	Both wins have come on easy ground; a decent run last time over a mile at Killarney and can run well for his new yard.
(13) The Cola Brasil	8	Seamie Heffernan	Michael J Browne	Nearly two years since his last win but has been placed many times since; handles this ground and has a low draw, so not ignored.
4th (2) Lord Raven	4	James Ryan	James Daniel Dullea	Some promise in three maidens and a solid handicap debut over a similar trip to this at Roscommon last time when drawn wide; can improve further and has a shout from a better draw today.
3rd (16) Selective Power	5	Robert Whearty	Thomas Coyle	Wide margin Naas winner from the front ran well at Bellewstown since over the same trip against a course specialist; up 2lb but handles soft; a big player.

Typically open. It could pay to take a chance on LORD RAVEN. He did well on handicap debut from a wide draw at Roscommon last time and is better drawn today. Selective Power, Breezy Zoff, Sirjack Thomas, Asisaid, Drop The Dip and Kinda Tiny are players. [Tyrone Molloy]

Race 6: 18:15 Galway Ardilaun Hotel Irish EBF Oyster Stakes (Listed Race) (Fillies & Mares) IRE 1m 4f

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(6) La Dame Blanche	5	Ronan Whelan	W Ross	Won the Cork Derby in June and a Ballinrobe handicap the following month; soundly beaten twice since and has a lot to find in this company.
(10) Vischio	7	Gary Carroll	R Donohoe	Dual-purpose mare won a Listed race over this trip on heavy last November; below that level on the Flat and over hurdles this term and has to return to best.
(2) Bay Of Sanibel	4	Rory Cleary	Mrs John Harrington	Won a Navan maiden last year over 1m6f and a handicap over the same C&D this term; soundly beaten in handicaps twice since and has a lot to find in this company
(5) Derida	5	Scott McCullagh	Joseph Patrick O'Brien	Second runner for yard; three-time winner in Germany and France including in Listed company; well beaten on debut for this yard in April; will handle the ground but has to be back to her best after a break with a tongue-tie on.
(13) Ob La Di	3	Shane B Kelly	J P Murtagh	Was 5l behind Galileo Dame on debut in April; consistent in defeat until getting off the mark over this trip at Bellewstown last time; cheekpieces worn then retained; needs more.
(16) Shoda	3	Mikey Sheehy	Joseph Patrick O'Brien	Fourth runner for yard; won a C&D maiden at the festival meeting in July and a decent handicap run since but has a lot to find in this company.
(7) Nostringsattached	5	Robbie Colgan	Andrew Kinirons	Showed improved form earlier this year, winning handicaps over approx 1m2f at Cork and Gowran; creditable run in a Group 3 over this trip since; a bit to find but handles ground.
4th (4) Belhaven	5	Declan McDonogh	Joseph Patrick O'Brien	One of four runners for yard; won a 1m2.5f Sligo handicap on debut for this yard; held in a 1m1f Listed next time but a better handicap run over 1m4f last time; ground fine and an e/w squeak.
(9) Snowcapped	4	Seamie Heffernan	Mrs John Harrington	Second runner for yard; her wins last year came over 7f-8f but she has run well in Listed races this term stepped up in trip; a bit below form at Roscommon last time and needs her best.
(1) Enfranchise	6	Gavin Ryan	John Joseph Hanlon	Useful dual-purpose mare was a close second in this race last year; won a 1m6f Gowran Listed event on heavy in April; not bad runs over hurdles and on Flat at the summer festival here; penalised 3lb but can be involved.
3rd (14) Romzina	3	Chris Hayes	D K Weld	Made a winning debut in a 1m2.5f maiden at Cork last month on gd/fm ground; has to improve a fair bit on that bare form and this ground an unknown but not ruled out.
(8) Scarlett O'Hara	4	Nathan Crosse	Mrs John Harrington	Maiden winner last year has been placed many times in Group 3 and Listed company since; no match for a useful sort in France last time; handles the ground but will need her best from a difficult draw; blinkers replace cheekpieces.
(12) Galileo Dame	3	Dylan Browne McMonagle	Joseph Patrick O'Brien	Third runner for yard and is the choice of the stable jockey; Leopardstown maiden winner on heavy in April twice ran well in better company after; cut no ice in the Irish Oaks last time but this is much easier and can go well.
(11) Andromeda	3	Wayne Lordan	A P O'Brien	Was a comfortable C&D maiden winner on soft at the summer festival (runner-up won since); this demands more but is an improving type and has to be respected.
1st (3) Beechwood	4	W J Lee	P Twomey	Killarney maiden winner over 1m3f last year was a close fourth in a Cork Listed over this trip on seasonal debut; fine handicap run under 10st at Sligo last time and has a chance in this grade.
2nd (15) Rouge Sellier	3	Colin Keane	Sir Mark Prescott Bt	A wide-margin AW novice winner on seasonal debut in July after wind surgery; similar form behind a quality rival in a Listed race since; wide draw is no help but should handle the ground and has a shout.

Scarlett O'Hara has the best overall form but her wide draw is no help. Similarly, the UK visitor Rouge Sellier isn't helped by her draw. In contrast GALILEO DAME is nicely berthed and these conditions will suit, while this is a drop in grade from the Irish Oaks, so can prevail. Her stablemate Derida has a chance if back to her best. Last year's runner-up Enfranchise plus Beechwood are considered. [Tyrone Molloy]

Race 7: 18:45 Galway Galway Apprentice Handicap IRE 1m 4f

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(14) Kings Prince	6	Darragh O'Sullivan	E Sheehy	Some decent form for Eamonn O'Connell last year but beaten a long way on last two starts and not easy to fancy on that form.
13th (11) Glyde Ranger	4	James Ryan	T G McCourt	Won on soft at Sligo last year; below form last few starts and has to get back to older form; handles this ground.
11th (18) Highland Bells	3	Wesley Joyce	Michael Mulvany	Was well beaten behind Moutarde at Roscommon last time and is 8lb out of the handicap, so has plenty on his plate.
8th (16) Laurens Company	6	Julian Pietropaolo	Muredach Kelly	Maiden was third but soundly beaten in a claimer last time and needs more back in this company.
14th (6) Evans Secret	5	Sean Bird	Mark Michael McNiff	Dual purpose maiden has run well over C&D including in this race last year; disappointing on last Flat start and needs to find more to score.
9th (12) Intend	6	Cian MacRedmond	Patrick Martin	It has been two years since his sole win; has to improve on recent form to score again but handles this ground.
12th (3) Teagarden Jazz	5	Keithen Kennedy	Gordon Elliott	Dual purpose maiden has been placed a few times under both codes; not bad efforts lately but needs a bit more.
15th (17) Rockview Roman	8	Sorcha Woods	John C McConnell	Three-time Flat winner has run well in defeat here; not bad hurdle runs lately and has an e/w shout.
7th (8) Beautiful Chaos	6	Shane Markey	Ross O'Sullivan	Won a Killarney maiden in 2022; below form in three starts this term but is at her best on soft so isn't ignored.
6th (7) Inchiquin Star	5	Cian Horgan	Paul Stephen Kiely	Dual hurdle winner, with last score in that sphere at Wexford last month; has to return to her best older form to get off the mark in this sphere.
10th (4) Silkies Sib	4	Sam Coen	Timothy Doyle	Won over 1m1f at Leopardstown on seasonal debut and a decent Naas run over an extended 1m2f last time; this trip is a question but a player if he stays.
2nd (5) Palo Duro	4	Jack Kearney	Mrs C O'Leary	Below form in two handicaps this term but has a chance on his best maiden form of last year, albeit that was over much shorter trips.
3rd (13) Patrick Street	5	Paddy Harnett	Patrick Martin	Won over 1m2f at Navan last autumn; has to improve from his three runs this term but is down to an attractive mark.
(2) Diyaba	4	Jamie Powell	Ciaran Murphy	Maiden has been placed a few times, including twice over C&D; below form back here two days after her third placing but forgiven that and capable of another decent effort.
5th (10) Moutarde	3	Robert Whearty	Gavin Cromwell	Won over a mile earlier this season but showed improved form to win over this trip last time at Roscommon; up 10lb but has placed course form and a big player.
4th (15) Figurehead	7	Jack Cleary	Michael G Cleary	Dual-purpose maiden after 30 starts but some good Flat runs lately; has to find a bit more but this claimer knows him well.
(9) Grann's Boy	4	Adam Caffrey	H Rogers	C&D winner last year won over hurdles at Kilbeggan in July; has to rebound from lesser Tramore Flat run and cheekpieces are applied.
1st (1) Avondale	4	Daniel King	Barry Connell	Won over this trip on heavy at Roscommon last time to get off the mark; up 6lb but can run a big race again from a favourable draw.

Recent Roscommon winners Avondale and MOUTARDE are of most interest, with preference for the last-named who has course form to his name. Figurehead and Diyaba can run well. [Tyrone Molloy]

Race 8: 19:15 Galway Sean Cleary Memorial Fillies & Mares Maiden IRE 1m 4f

Info	OR	Days since last run	Age	Jockey
(3) Decorated Elle	3	Darragh O'Sullivan	Daniel William O'Sullivan	100-1 on debut at Cork, ducked left at the start and never in contention.
1st (2) Dark Oak	3	Gary Carroll	Joseph G Murphy	Placed in three maidens, although she faced only three rivals at Tramore last time; can probably win a race but is not suited by the race conditions with an official rating of 72.
(4) Kisiyra	3	Colin Keane	J P Murtagh	Ended last season with a promising second on heavy ground at this venue; started the new campaign quite brightly with a handicap fourth at Gowran; Roscommon run in May looked too bad to be true, but again well beaten at that venue last month.
4th (1) Cast A Spell	6	W J Lee	T Hogan	Bumper winner; has been running well on the Flat; justified her rating when second at Roscommon last week; would have a better chance in a handicap.
(7) Saol Gaelach	3	Rory Cleary	J S Bolger	Showed signs of ability when seventh of 10 on debut at the Curragh; stepped up from that when second to a Joseph O'Brien-trained odds-on chance at Roscommon last week; solid place claims.
2nd (5) Radar Ahead	3	Dylan Browne McMonagle	Joseph Patrick O'Brien	Well-related filly; reared at the start and lost ground on debut at Ballinrobe; did well in the circumstances to stay on for third; open to improvement and could be the one to take advantage if Rubies Are Red fails to run up to her high rating.
(8) Sulaiyma	3	Chris Hayes	D K Weld	Fourth foal; half-sister to Group 3 Munster Oaks winner Sumiha and Suwayra who won on debut at two; dam Group-placed 1m2f winner, half-sister to 1m Group 3 winner Sinawann and 2m Listed winner Silwana, out of half-sister to Sinndar, trip should suit.
3rd (6) Rubies Are Red	3	Wayne Lordan	A P O'Brien	Placed in two maidens (including at this venue on debut) before finishing a close second to Irish Oaks winner You Got To Me in the Listed Lingfield Oaks Trial; out of her depth in Oaks, Ribblesdale and Irish Oaks; undeniably disappointing when blinkered at Bellewstown a fortnight ago; blinkers left off now, probably worth another chance.

The Lingfield Oaks Trial runner-up RUBIES ARE RED could not be a confident choice after a Bellewstown defeat but may redeem herself now. The once-raced Radar Ahead and Saol Gaelach, who put in a pleasing display at Roscommon last week, are relatively unexposed. Sulaiyma is an unknown quantity. [Alan Sweetman]