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UNDER THE RULES OF RACING AND I.N.H.S RULES

STEEPLECHASE, FLAT AND HURDLE RACES

SUMMER FESTIVAL MEETING 2024

MONDAY (E), TUESDAY (E), WEDNESDAY (E), THURSDAY, FRIDAY (E), SATURDAY & SUNDAY, July 29th (E), 30th (E), 31st (E), August 1st, 2nd (E), 3rd & 4th

FIRST DAY Monday 29th July (E) 2024

MEMBERS OF GALWAY RACE COMMITTEE

Anthony M. Ryan (Chairman) Dr. Colm O’Flaherty (Vice Chairman)

Peter M. Allen

Conal Kavanagh

Donal H. Gavin

Dr. Joey Costello

Frances Crowley

HONORARY MEMBERS

Dr. Tom McDonogh

F.T. Fahy

Zoë Fitzgerald

Paul Carey

OF GALWAY RACE COMMITTEE

John Coyle OBE Pauline Gavin J.A. Higgins

Dr. Thomas McDonogh John Moloney D.K. Weld

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfilling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed. The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:

Acting Stewards: Mr. Justice Raymond Groarke, Mr. N.B. Wachman, Mr. George McCourt, Mr. Peter M. Allen & Mr. L. Walsh

Clerk of the Course: Mr. L. Wyer

Asst. Clerk of the Course: Mr. T.V. O’Connell

Clerk of the Scales: Mr. P.L. Malone

Starter: Mr. P.F. Graffin

Judge: Mr. D. Maher

Handicappers:

Mr. M. Bird & Mr. A. Shaw

Stewards Secretaries: Mr. P. Deegan & Mr. A. Ring

Medical Officers: Dr. J. Pugh & Dr. G.M. Burke

Veterinary Officer: Dr. G. Adams M.R.C.V.S.

Veterinary Assistants: Ms. C.S. Murphy & Mr. D.J. Condell

Security Officer: Mr. C. Gordon

Receiver of Entries: Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare

Stakeholder: Horse Racing Ireland

Hon. Medical Officers: Dr. Eugene O’Beirn Hon. Surgeons: Prof. Oliver McAnena M.Ch., F.R.C.S.I., Prof. Kilian Walsh, F.R.C.S.I. & Mr. Patrick J. O’Malley, MMsc F.R.C.S.I., Prof. Stephen Kearns M.D.F.R.C.S.I. (Tr.+Orth), Prof. Aiden Devitt Veterinary Surgeons:

Mr. E. T. O’Flynn, M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S., Mr. P. McManus, M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S., Mrs E O’Flynn M.V.B. Cert WEL, Mr. J.P. O’Donnell, M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S. Chief Executive: Mr. Michael Moloney, Racecourse, Ballybrit, Galway. Phone: 091-700100

MONDAY 29th JULY

WELCOME

WELCOME BACK TO BALLYBRIT

On behalf of the Galway Race Committee and the team at Galway Racecourse, we’re delighted to welcome you back to our iconic world-famous, much loved Galway Races Summer Festival and sincerely thank you for your support. Tradition and soul are two components of any great event and the Galway Races Summer Festival have both in abundance. We’ve a fantastic week planned and we hope you have a great experience with us.

This year we welcome back our valued partners and sponsors whose investment in our event help make the Galway Races what it is. This week there is more than €2.1 million of prizemoney on offer, with fifty-three races over the seven days.

We have seven exciting races to look forward to this evening, including the feature race on the card the €110,000 Connacht Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap. We would like to thank today’s sponsors, the Galway Bay Hotel, The Galmont Hotel, Easyfix, Eventus, Clayton Hotel Galway, The Connacht Hotel, Grá Chocolates and Monami for their continued support and we hope that they and their guests have an enjoyable day.

Do join us at the parade ring prior to racing where we host a Racing Preview with Dave Keena who will mark your card for the day ahead. To mark our opening day, we invite you to join us in the Grand Stands just before the first race for a special performance by the Galway Tenors.

Community Spirit:

Galway Race Committee are honoured to host the Graham Lee Ball in The Galmont this Saturday night, as we come together to extend our heartfelt support to Graham and his family. If you would like to support our cause, please check out our online auction for a superb selection of items you can bid on this week www.galabid.com/grahamlee

We hope you enjoy today’s racing and we look forward to welcoming you back here during the week. Enjoy meeting old friends and new here in Ballybrit.

Best wishes,

Mr. Anthony M. Ryan Mr. Michael Moloney Chairman

Chief Executive,Galway Racecourse

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RACE PREDICTOR

The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of

factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

Weddings by the Bay

PREDICTION: EAGLE’S QUEST

RACE VERDICT

The Willie Mullins-trained Sysko is a fascinating recruit and is entitled to maximum respect. Palomar is another one that can’t be discounted. However, FEUD was ultra impressive when winning at Listowel and looks the one to beat.

Source: Racing Post SELECTION: FEUD Next

Winner €12,390 Second €4,200 Third €2,100 Fourth €1,050 Fifth

NO / COLOURS HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

1 FEUD (GB)

Lough Hyne Partnership

Owner

Richard John O’Brien LIMERICK

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

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Trainer

Danny Mullins Jockey

Age 4

Recent Finishes 1233-01

Weight 11-07

Breeding g Bay by Dubawi - Agnes Stewart (Lawman)

Bred by Branton Court Stud

Colours WHITE & RED DIAMONDS, white sleeves, emerald green diamonds, white cap, red diamonds

Decent flat performer (best RPR 87), easy winner on hurdling debut, more to come. Probable SP: 100/30

Career record 11 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €24,864

Feud (GB) 1 flat win €4,998.70 1 N.H. win €7,375.00

11/2 D.E. Mullins 11.7 won 6 1/2L 10L from Handlethekettle 11.5 and Malbay Madness 11.7 LIST 3 JUN 16rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld

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11/1 HR79 S. Foley 8.12 21L last of 16 to Boher Road 9.0 NAV 27 APR hcp 1m 5f Gd/Yld

Rob Hornby 9.7 4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Shadow Dance (GB) 9.6 HAYDOCK PARK 8 SEP 23 5rn hcp (61-80)1m 3f 140yds Gd

2 MACINAMILLION (Ire)

Oak Lodge Farm Ltd

Owner

Gavin Cromwell MEATH

Keith Donoghue Jockey 24

Age 4

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Recent Finishes 516231

Weight 11-07

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Trainer

Breeding g Black/Grey by Markaz - Stained Glass (Dansili)

Bred by Sinead & Paul Leahy & Craig Lennon Colours DARK GREEN, yellow stars on sleeves, dark green cap

Flat winner last time, beaten off 112 in handicap on last hurdle run, place claims. Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 19 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €19,914 Macinamillion 1 flat win €6,490.00 1 N.H. win €6,785.00 -- Handicap Rating 115

3

The Galmont Hotel & The Galway Bay Hotel Novice Hurdle

MORDOR (Fr)

R Stokes

Owner

Gordon Elliott MEATH

Trainer

Sam Ewing Jockey 13

Age 4

Recent Finishes b33211

Weight 11-07

Breeding g Bay by Roaring Lion - Secrete (Cape Cross)

Bred by SASU Ecurie Des Monceaux

Colours ROYAL BLUE & WHITE DIAMONDS, royal blue sleeves, white star on cap

Won a Sligo maiden hurdle on his last start in this sphere; needs more to win this. Probable SP: 5/1

Career record 14 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €27,774

Mordor (FR) 1 flat win

€6,785.00 1 N.H. win €6,195.00

7/2 HR75 Mr J.H. Williamson 11.5 won 1/2L 3L from The Banger Doyle 11.12 and Soldier Solid 11.12 KILL 16 JUL 8rn mdn 1m 6f 55yds Gd/ Frm 3min 9.7sec

2/5Fav Sam Ewing 10.13 won 14L 18L from Leitzel (GB) 11.0 and Bobbysingindablues 10.10 SLGO 7 JUL 12rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 80yds Gd/Yld 2/1 Sam Ewing 10.13 11L 2nd to Trustyourinstinct 11.7 TRAM 31 MAY 14rn mdn hdl 2m Yld

4 PALAMON (Ire)

Capital Racing Syndicate Owner

Paul Nolan WEXFORD Trainer

Jordan Gainford Jockey

TStrap, 31

Age 4

Recent Finishes 83p214

Weight 11-07

Breeding g Chesnut by Decorated Knight - Seschat (Sinndar)

Bred by Emir Alkas

Colours BLACK, pink stars, black sleeves, pink star on cap

Cork maiden hurdle winner ran well on the flat last time, shortlisted. Probable SP: 11/2

Career record 15 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €30,143 Palamon 1 flat win €11,761.80 1 N.H. win €7,670.00 -- Handicap Rating 123 6/1 HR79 L.T. McAteer 9.9 (TS) nk 2L 1 1/4L 4th to Golden Temple 9.0 CUR 28 JUN 17rn Ext hcp 2m Gd 2/1 HR116 S.W. Flanagan 11.7 (TS) won 1 3/4L 3 1/4L from Trustyourinstinct 11.7 and Dutch Gold 11.7 CK 11 MAY 17rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 65yds Gd 11/8Fav HR116 S.W. Flanagan 11.7 (TS) 5L 2nd to Rocky’s Diamond 11.7 LIM 19 APR 16rn mdn hdl 2m 190yds Sft/Hvy

5 PIGEON HOUSE (Ire)

J P O’Flaherty & Mark E Phelan & Mrs John Harrington & Richard Galway Owner

Mrs John Harrington KILDARE Trainer

Jack Kennedy Jockey

CPiece, 62

Age 4

Recent Finishes 229133 Weight 11-07

Breeding g Chesnut by Saxon Warrior - Zaitana (Zoffany)

Bred by Al Shira’aa Farms S A R L

Colours YELLOW, royal blue hoop & armlet, white cap, royal blue star

Top rated in the field but disappointed at Ballinrobe when last seen, needs a revival Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 19 runs, 1 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €27,774 Pigeon House 1 N.H. win €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 126 10/11Fav HR126 M.P. Walsh 11.7 (CP) 1L 12L 3rd to Open To Question (USA) 11.7 BAL 28 MAY 8rn hdl 2m 75yds Gd 7/2Fav HR67 S. Foley 9.13 (CP) 1L 3 1/2L 3rd to Barrier (FR) 9.8 GOW 9 MAY 16rn hcp (47-70)1m 6f Sft 16/1 HR118 N. de Boinville 11.3 (CP) won 1/2L 3 1/4L from Killeemore Lad 10.13 and Nara (FR) 11.6 PUN 2 MAY 24rn hcp hdl (88-123)2m 94yds Yld

6 BOBBYSINGINDABLUES (Ire)

Hurl ‘N’ Ball Syndicate Owner

Paul John Gilligan GALWAY Trainer

Jack Gilligan (7) Jockey

Age 4

Recent Finishes 453

Weight 11-00

Breeding g Bay by Affinisea - Role Model (Malinas)

Bred by R Kelly

Colours ROYAL BLUE, white diamond, white diamonds on sleeves & cap

Locally trained, well beaten behind Mordor at Sligo, would be a surprise winner. Probable SP: 28/1

Career record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €945

Bobbysingindablues

11/1 D.J Gilligan 10.10 14L 18L 3rd to Mordor (FR) 10.13 SLGO 7 JUL 12rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 80yds Gd/Yld (PtoP) 6/1 M J O’Connor 14L 5th to Jordans Cross QUAKERSTOWN 31-MAR-24 9r6f Mdn 3m Sft (PtoP) 5/2JFF M J O’Connor 4th to Pure Steel BELCLARE 10-MAR-24 7r Mdn 3m Yld

7 BRIGHT LEGEND (Ire)

J Carthy & Patrick John O’Brien

Owner

Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY

Trainer

Daniel King

Jockey

139

Age 4

Recent Finishes 454-520

Weight 11-00

Breeding g Bay by Zoustar - Alexiade (Montjeu)

Bred by P Motherway

Colours ROYAL BLUE, yellow chevron & sleeves, yellow & white quartered cap 10f flat winner is a maiden over hurdles, well beaten at Cheltenham and best watched. Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €14,122

Bright Legend 1 flat win €8,850.00 -- Handicap Rating 118

D.E. King 10.10 (CP) 36L 11th of 13fn, 22rn to Lark In The Mornin (GER) 11.0 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 87yds Hvy 11/2 D. King 10.11 (CP) 5L 2nd to Eagle Fang 11.0 NAAS 10 FEB 5rn hdl 1m 7f 175yds Hvy 14/1 D. King 11.4 6 1/2L 5th of 18 to Highwind (FR) 11.7 PUN 15 JAN mdn hdl 2m 37yds Sft

8 EAGLE’S QUEST (GB)

Kieran Stokes & A D Mullins & Ms Margaret

Mullins

Owner

Ms Margaret Mullins KILKENNY

Trainer

Donagh Meyler

Jockey

Age 4

Recent Finishes 44

Weight 11-00

Breeding g Bay by Wings of Eagles - Roche D’or (Rocamadour)

Bred by Mr S M Curling

Colours RED, black hoop, yellow armlet, red & yellow check cap

Tough task on hurdling debut; watching brief advised. Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 2 runs Prize-money earned €3,519

Eagle’s Quest (GB)

Jonathan Burke 11.0 8L 1 3/4L 3L 4th to French Ship (GB) 11.0 HAYDOCK PARK 11 MAY 11rn Bumper 1m 7f 144yds Gd

Jonathan Burke 10.5 1 1/2L 10L 1 1/4L 4th to Tripoli Flyer 11.4 LINGFIELD PARK 21 JAN 13rn Bumper 2m Std

9 HUTTON GLEN (Ire)

John Donohue

Owner

Thomas Gibney MEATH

Trainer

Darragh O’Keeffe Jockey

TStrap, 23

Age 4

Recent Finishes 7234-64

Weight 11-00

Breeding g Bay/Brown by Aclaim - Lagostovegas (Footstepsinthesand)

Bred by White Frair Stud & John Donohue Colours WHITE, maroon panel & sleeves, royal blue & yellow striped cap

Well beaten on hurdling debut for Tom Gibney, hard to fancy after that run. Probable SP: 16/1

Career record 8 runs, 4 places Prize-money earned €10,054

Hutton Glen

100/30 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.0 11L 4 3/4L 8 1/2L 4th to Little Trilby (GB) 11.6 BELW 6 JUL 7rn nov.hdl 2m 1f 40yds Gd 13/2 HR77 C.T. Keane 9.1 6 3/4L 6th of 11 to Saturn 9.4 LEP 12 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 5/1 HR80 C.T. Keane 9.8 s/hd ns 3L 4th to Up And Under (FR) 9.8 LEP 17 AUG 23 8rn mdn 1m 1f Gd

10 NIBRAS RAINBOW (Ire)

Mind Your Own Business Syndicate Owner

Paul W Flynn LONGFORD Trainer

Kevin Sexton Jockey

B,T, 7

Age 4

Recent Finishes 025006 Weight 11-00

Breeding g Bay by U S Navy Flag - Show Rainbow (Haafhd) Bred by Diomed Bloodstock Ltd Colours WHITE, red stars, white cap, emerald green star

Ordinary flat performer likely to find this company too hot on hurdling debut. Probable SP: 50/1

Career record 26 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €19,425 Nibras Rainbow 2 flat wins €8,550.00

25/1 HR57 R. Whearty 8.5 (TS) 9 3/4L 6th of 7 to Brewel Hill 9.7 BAL 22 JUL Ext hcp 1m 1f 126yds Sft

17/2 HR59 S. Foley 9.10 (CP) 6 1/4L 12th of 13 to Comfort Line 9.11 DUN 12 JUL hcp (47-65)1m Std

16/1 HR60 R. Whearty 9.7 (TS) 18L 14th of 15 to Bear Profit 9.9 LEP 20 JUN hcp (47-65)1m 1f Gd

11 ST ANTHONYS CORNER (Ire)

Thomas O’Donnell

Owner

Norman Lee GALWAY

Trainer

Robbie Geoghegan (7) Jockey

Hood, 49

Age 4

Recent Finishes 1f Weight 11-00

Breeding f Brown by Soldier of Fortune - Mexican Sky (Yeats)

Bred by Thomas James Colours MAROON & WHITE QUARTERED, white sleeves, royal blue cap, maroon star

Shock winner of Ballinrobe maiden hurdle on debut, fell last time when well beaten. Probable SP: 40/1

Career record 2 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €6,195 St Anthonys Corner 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 99

16/1 R.P. Geoghegan 10.1 (H) fell in race won by Golden Temple 10.9 ROS 10 JUN 7rn nov.hdl 2m 4f 110yds Gd

50/1 R.P. Geoghegan 10.1 (H) won 3/4L 1 1/4L from Struck By Churchil (GB) 10.5 and Leitzel (GB) 11.2 BAL 28 MAY 15rn mdn hdl 2m 75yds

12 SYSKO (Fr)

Donald Galt Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer

Paul Townend Jockey

470 Age 4

Recent Finishes 1Weight 11-00

Breeding g Brown by Bathyrhon - Poligirl (Poliglote)

Bred by E A R L Haras Du Luy

Colours RED, white sleeves, white cap, red star

French flat winner represents last year’s winning yard, should go well. Probable SP: 7/2

Career record 1 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €4,325

Sysko (FR) 1 flat win €4,250.00

Mlle Cecilia Poirier 9.5 won ns 2L from Dschingis Master (FR) 9.5 and Alinehowe (FR) 9.5 NORT-SUR-ERDRE 16 APR 23 14rn 2m Sft 3min 44.1sec

13 CELTIC CROSSING (Ire)

Burren Syndicate Owner Darren Collins GALWAY Trainer

P J O’Hanlon Jockey 62

Age 4

Recent Finishes 00

Weight 10-07

Breeding f Bay by Soldier of Fortune - Youcantcallherthat (Brian Boru)

Bred by D & I Collins,A Burke & D Gavin

Colours WHITE, royal blue star, royal blue & white striped sleeves, white cap

Well beaten on two previous hurdle starts; out of her depth. Probable SP: 66/1 Career record 2 runs Celtic Crossing

200/1 G.B. Noonan 10.3 36L 11th of 15 to St Anthonys Corner 10.1 BAL 28 MAY mdn hdl 2m 75yds Gd

18/1

G.B. Noonan 10.0 17L 11th of 12 to Win Some Lose Some 11.4 KILB 17 MAY mdn hdl 2m 3f Gd/Yld

TONGUESTRAP ON No. 4, 9 CPiece ON No. 5 BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 10 HOOD ON No. 11

LAST YEAR 1st Mystical Power, 2nd Samui, 3rd Mercury Mission

TRAINER W P Mullins WEIGHT 11-0 TIME 3m 57.40 secs GOING soft

BETTING FORECAST 100-30 Feud, 7-2 Sysko, 5 Mordor, 11-2 Palamon, 6 Pigeon House, 8 Bright Legend, 10 Macinamillion, 14 Eagle’s Quest, 16 Hutton Glen, 28 Bobbysingindablues, 40 St Anthonys Corner, 50 Nibras Rainbow, 66 Celtic Crossing

RACE RESULT

JUMP IN WITH THIS JOCKEY

Paul Townend (Sysko, Galway 4:50) has the best strike-rate having ridden 16 winners from 75 rides (21%) here in the last five years. Source: Racing Post

RED-HOT RIDER

Jack Kennedy (Pigeon House, Galway 4:50) has ridden 3 winners from 9 rides in the past 14 days. That’s a 33% strike-rate. Source: Racing Post

Oisin McSweeney (Maggie McGrath, Dundalk (A.W) 5:00) has the best strike-rate having ridden 10 winners from 48 rides (21%) here in the last five years.Source: Racing Post

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Galway Races Summer Festival

July 29 - August 4

5.25pm RACE 2

The Easyfix Handicap Hurdle of €17,000 (95-109)

(Generously sponsored by Easyfix)

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 95-109.

About 2 miles 130 yards.

RACE PREDICTOR

The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

PREDICTION: AHEAD OF THE POSSE

RACE VERDICT

This looks tricky. It might be that course Flat winner MALBAY MADNESS has been aimed at this contest for owners who relish winners at this meeting, so he is selected to score on handicap debut. Ahead Of The Posse was second in this last year and can improve from his return. Ernie From Nurney, Harley Street and Golden Sandbanks are likely to run well. [Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: MALBAY MADNESS Next Best: Ahead Of The Posse

1 ACTION MOTION (Ire)

Winning Chance Syndicate

Owner

Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY

Trainer

Alex Harvey (7) Jockey

C,T, 12

Age 5

Recent Finishes 6647p0

Weight 12-00

Breeding g Grey by Gutaifan - Portico (Pivotal)

Bred by Coole House Farm

Colours ROYAL BLUE, white star, white sleeves, royal blue stars, red cap

Fourth in a Kilbeggan handicap in May over this trip; poor in two chase runs since; squeak Probable SP: 22/1

Career record 32 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 3 % Prize-money earned €14,205 Action Motion 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 109

20/1 HR52 J.M. Sheridan 9.3 (CP) (TS) 6 3/4L 10th of 12 to Lady Kai 9.1 KILL 17 JUL hcp (47-65)1m 3f 103yds Gd

50/1 D. King 11.12 p.u. in race won by Theonewedreamof 11.5 TIPP 2 JUL 16rn beg.ch 2m 3f 100yds Gd/Yld 16/1 R.A. Doyle 11.12 (CP) 56L last of 7fn, 10rn to Walnut Beach 11.12 CLON 7 JUN beg.ch 2m 85yds Gd

2 AHEAD OF THE POSSE (Ire)

N A Crahan

Owner

Gavin Cromwell MEATH

Trainer

Keith Donoghue Jockey Blinkers, 58 Age 7

Recent Finishes 2367-p7

Weight 12-00

Breeding g Bay by Shantou - What Lies Ahead (Saffron Walden) Bred by David Hyland & Harry Shearman

Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE CHEVRONS, orange sleeves, orange diamond on cap

Second in this race last year off a 2lb lower mark in similar conditions; poor on return Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 16 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €15,396 Ahead Of The Posse 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 109

9/1 HR110 S.W. Flanagan 11.1 44L 7th of 8fn, 13rn to All For Rachel 11.7 LIST 1 JUN Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 80yds Gd 9/2 HR111 C. Stone-Walsh 10.2 (CP) p.u. in race won by Falco Blitz 11.3 THU 21 JAN 13rn hcp chse 2m 5f 132yds Sft 125/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 48L 7th of 10fn, 12rn to Facile Vega 11.12 NAV 18 NOV 23 beg.ch 2m 1f Sft/Hvy

The Easyfix Handicap Hurdle (95-109)

3 REFLECTIONIST (Fr)

Pub & Grub Syndicate

Owner

Gavin Cromwell MEATH Trainer

Kieren Buckley Jockey

TStrap, 430

Age 7

Recent Finishes 0-0211Weight 12-00

Breeding g Bay by Sea The Stars - Elle Same (Samum)

Bred by Rashit Shaykhutdinov

Colours WHITE, red chevrons on sleeves, quartered cap

Two wins in three days last year; 17lb higher and has a long absence to defy Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 19 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €14,339

Reflectionist (FR) 2 N.H. wins €12,095.00 -- Handicap Rating 109

11/10Fav HR92 S.W. Flanagan 11.11 (H) (TS) won 11L 1 1/4L from Dragon’s Pass 11.5 and Huit Reflets (FR) 11.6 LIM 26 MAY 23 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f Gd

100/30 HR85 S.W. Flanagan 11.4 (H) (TS) won 7L 3/4L from Nasee (GB) 11.5 and Rule Of June 11.0 PUN 23 MAY 23 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 80yds Gd/Yld

6/1 HR82 S.W. Flanagan 11.1 (H) (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Rathnaleen Kal 11.6 CLON 11 MAY 23 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 25yds Sft

4 THE BANGER DOYLE (Ire)

John W Nicholson Owner

John Queally WATERFORD Trainer

Darragh O’Keeffe Jockey 13

Age 8

Recent Finishes 3-32712

Weight 12-00

Breeding g Chesnut by Windsor Knot - Knockcroghery (Pelder)

Bred by Mr J Nicholson Colours YELLOW, royal blue sash, check cap.

In good form in all disciplines lately, winning over fences and placed on Flat and hurdles Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 31 runs, 3 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €50,680 The Banger Doyle 3 N.H. wins €24,780.00 -- Handicap Rating 109 11/8Fav HR77 Mr F. Maguire 11.12 1/2L 2nd to Mordor (FR) 11.5 KILL 16 JUL 8rn mdn 1m 6f 55yds Gd/Frm 3/1Fav HR128 C.P. Millar 9.13 won s/hd 8L from Great Bear (GB) 9.12 and Gaelic Arc 9.12 PUN 8 JUN 7rn Ext hcp chse 2m 50yds Gd 11/2 HR77 O. Murphy 9.1 (H) 8 1/4L 7th of 17 to Fairytale Princess 9.0 CUR 26 MAY Ext hcp 1m 6f Yld

5 VISCHIO (Ire)

Goatsbridge Syndicate Owner

R Donohoe KILKENNY

Trainer

Danny Mullins

Jockey

Age 7

Recent Finishes 21-6597

Weight 12-00

Breeding f Bay by Holy Roman Emperor - Drifting Mist (Muhtathir) Bred by Kildaragh Stud Colours ROYAL BLUE & BLACK CHECK, black diamonds on sleeves, royal blue cap, black diamonds Ran well in this discipline at this meeting last year; has a chance off 3lb lower Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 51 runs, 8 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €118,809 Vischio 5 flat wins €57,820.00 3 N.H. wins €20,650.00 -- Handicap Rating 109

40/1 HR96 G.F. Carroll 9.7 18L 7th of 8 to Harbour Wind 9.12 LIM 22 JUN Listed 1m 4f 110yds Gd 33/1 HR98 G.F. Carroll 9.5 18L last of 9 to Candleford 9.10 CUR 25 MAY Listed 1m 4f Gd 12/1

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HR100 G.F. Carroll 9.5 8L 5th of 9 to Enfranchise 9.2 GOW 8 MAY Listed 1m 6f Hvy

ERNIE FROM NURNEY (Ire)

Tribal Lily Syndicate

Owner

Padraig Roche KILDARE

Trainer

Peter Smithers (7) Jockey

TStrap, 27

Age 7

Recent Finishes 0-53114 Weight 11-13

Breeding g Bay by Dylan Thomas - Royal Flight (King’s Theatre) Bred by Mrs N Roche & D Broghall

Colours WHITE, emerald green hoop, maroon sleeves, emerald green & white hooped cap Up 9lb for two wins but warmed up for this with a decent chase run at Tipperary Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 14 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €15,012 Ernie From Nurney 2 N.H. wins €12,095.00 -- Handicap Rating 108

15/8Fav HR94 P.T. Smithers 11.0 (TS) 1 1/2L 9 1/2L 2L 4th to May Call You Back (GB) 10.4 TIPP 2 JUL 13rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 1f 70yds Gd/ Yld

5/2Fav HR99 P.T. Smithers 11.4 (TS) won 3/4L 3L from Aboy Joey 11.3 and Snow Punt 11.3 LIM 19 APR 13rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 190yds Sft/ Hvy

15/2 HR93 P.T. Smithers 11.5 (TS) won 2 1/2L nk from Chosen Shant 11.7 and Red Striker 11.2 NAAS 4 APR 25rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m Sft/Hvy

7 GOLDEN SANDBANKS (GB)

Aidan Gallagher & Fadhbarbith Unlimited Company & David G Walsh Owner

Paul W Flynn LONGFORD Trainer

Kevin Sexton Jockey C,T, 22 Age 7 Recent Finishes 806402 Weight 11-13

Breeding g Brown by Havana Gold - Serrenia (High Chaparral) Bred by Aiden Murphy Colours EMERALD GREEN, purple spots, hooped sleeves & cap

Back to form when second over hurdles at Sligo last time; 3lb higher but has a shout Probable SP: 11/1

Career record 46 runs, 7 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €58,078 Golden Sandbanks (GB) 3 flat wins €18,585.00 4 N.H. wins €25,075.00 -- Handicap Rating 108

16/5Fav HR105 L.A. McKenna 11.1 (CP) (TS) 1 3/4L 2nd to Ankud (GB) 12.0 SLGO 7 JUL 7rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m 1f 80yds Gd/Yld 25/1 HR105 K.C. Sexton 11.10 (CP) (TS) 18L 13th of 17fn, 18rn to Mary’s Pride 11.10 TIPP 4 JUL hcp hdl (80-109)2m Yld 9/2 HR109 B.P. Kennedy 11.10 (CP) (TS) 1/2L 1 1/2L 7 1/2L 4th to Druim Samhraidh 10.4 CLON 7 JUN 9rn Ext hcp chse 2m 85yds Gd

8 MOON RISE BEAUTY (Fr)

Leo McArdle

Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer

Sean Cleary-Farrell (7) Jockey

TStrap, 318

Age 7

Recent Finishes 7-2185-

Weight 11-13

Breeding f Bay by Spanish Moon - Toraja (Le Triton)

Bred by M Jean-Dominique Missoffe

Colours ORANGE, black stars on sleeves, black cap, orange star

Maiden hurdle winner last summer; an absence to defy but can’t be ignored from this source Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 10 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €18,350

Moon Rise Beauty (FR) 2 N.H. wins €12,980.00 -- Handicap Rating 108

11/1 HR108 P. Townend 11.6 (TS) 6 1/4L 5th of 6 to Ringdufferin 11.7 DWNP 15 SEP 23 nov.hdl 2m 5f 110yds Sft

9/2 P. Townend 11.3 (TS) 61L 8th of 9fn, 10rn to Lady Of The Vale 10.12 BELW 30 AUG 23 hdl 2m 1f 37yds Gd 1/8Fav P. Townend 11.7 (TS) won 2 3/4L 6 1/2L from Zoomtime 11.0 and Rebel Treaty 11.7 CK 7 AUG 23 17rn mdn hdl 2m 1f Gd/Yld

9 EXPLOSIVE BOY (Fr)

S M Ross

Owner

Mrs C O’Leary MEATH

Trainer

Daniel King Jockey

TStrap, 120

Age 10

Recent Finishes 562f/-0

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Chesnut by No Risk At All - Ma Councha (Turgeon)

Bred by SCEA Haras D’Orfausse

Colours MAROON & YELLOW CHECK, striped sleeves, yellow cap

Maiden has run well at times, including at this track; a chance if back to best Probable SP: 16/1

Career record 12 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €8,306

Explosive Boy (FR) -- Handicap Rating 107 22/1 HR109 D. King 10.12 (TS) 38L 13th of 16 to Lucky Lyreen 11.9 FAIR 31 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Hvy 13/8Fav HR111 P.J. Carberry 10.10 (TS) fell in race won by Whatsavailable 11.5 FAIR 3 DEC 22 12rn hcp hdl (80-130)2m 4f 40yds Gd/Yld Peter Carberry 11.7 (TS) hd 2nd to Contrapposto 10.7 CHELTENHAM 11 NOV 22 19rn hcp hdl (0-125)2m 87yds Gd

10 FLICKER OF HOPE (Fr)

Swords Bloodstock Limited Owner

Mark Fahey KILDARE

Trainer

Aidan Kelly (5) Jockey

Age 5

Recent Finishes 009-411

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay/Brown by Buck’s Boum - Ojinska Dream (Early March)

Bred by Mme Marie Illegems & M Francois Buzon Colours YELLOW, royal blue hoop, royal blue stars on sleeves, royal blue star on cap

Won handicaps at Clonmel (2m3f) and Wexford (3m); 8lb higher down markedly in trip Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 6 runs, 2 wins Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €12,830 Flicker Of Hope (FR) 2 N.H. wins €12,390.00 -- Handicap Rating 107

7/2Fav HR99 A.P. Kelly 11.7 won 2L 1 1/2L from Mahler Appeal 10.12 and Tramps Like Us 11.0 WEX 29 MAY 12rn hcp hdl (80-102)3m Yld/Sft

5/2Fav HR90 A.P. Kelly 11.4 won 1 1/4L 12L from Tingarran Express 11.9 and Shesabreeze 11.4 CLON 16 MAY 13rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f Yld

8/1 HR88 A.P. Kelly 10.12 1/2L 1 1/2L 2 3/4L 4th to The Big Cloud 11.9 LIM 11 APR 11rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m Hvy

11 KILLINURE LASS (Ire)

T A Austin Owner J P Dempsey KILDARE Trainer Sam Ewing Jockey

CPiece, 27 Age 7

Recent Finishes 44p-614 Weight 11-12

Breeding f Bay/Brown by Morozov - Bogha Baisti (Footstepsinthesand)

Bred by John Meade Colours PURPLE & YELLOW CHEVRONS, purple sleeves, hooped cap

Won over 3m in April; not a bad effort on chasing debut since; trip might be a bit sharp Probable SP: 11/1 Career record 29 runs, 4 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €33,267

Killinure Lass 4 N.H. wins €25,960.00 -- Handicap Rating 107

25/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.7 8L 9 1/2L 3 1/4L 4th to Popova 11.7 TIPP 2 JUL 10rn beg.ch 2m 3f 100yds Gd/Yld

25/1 HR100 C.P. McNamara 11.5 won 1 3/4L 1 1/2L from Milk Market 11.8 and Tankardstown Diva 11.7 BELW 24 APR 10rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 116yds Gd/Yld

14/1 HR101 D.J Gilligan 11.1 46L 6th of 8fn, 10rn to Mighty Oak Lad 10.4 FAIR 1 JAN Ext hcp hdl 3m 50yds Hvy

12 BURREN SONG (Ire)

Trunk Room Blues Syndicate

Owner

Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH

Trainer

Eoin Walsh

Jockey

TStrap, 54

Age 6

Recent Finishes 0635-09

Weight 11-11

Breeding g Bay by Battle of Marengo - Chifney Rush (Grand Lodge) Bred by Mr Pat Mc Namara Colours WHITE & BLACK QUARTERED, black stars on sleeves, quartered cap

Well beaten in a Kilbeggan handicap and on Flat recently; best form on a sound surface Probable SP: 18/1

Career record 26 runs, 4 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €67,851 Burren Song 4 flat wins €37,170.00 -- Handicap Rating 106

40/1 HR89 B.M. Coen 9.1 17L 9th of 11 to Saturn 9.0 CUR 5 JUN Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd 14/1 HR107 E. Walsh 11.12 (TS) 41L 13th of 14 to Run For Harry 11.11 KILB 17 MAY hcp hdl (80-109)2m Gd/Yld

6/1 HR89 A.J. Slattery 9.5 2 1/2L 5th of 12 to Ceallach 9.9 DUN 13 OCT 23 hcp (70-100)1m 4f Std

The Easyfix Handicap Hurdle (95-109)

13 CLONBURY BRIDGE (Ire)

CJ & T Syndicate

Owner

J P Dempsey KILDARE

Trainer

Danny Gilligan (3) Jockey

B,T, 29

Age 8

Recent Finishes 37-3100

Weight 11-10

Breeding g Brown by Presenting - Ballycloven Oscar (Oscar)

Bred by Mrs Patrick&Cal Cashman&Frank Motherway

Colours ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW CHEVRONS, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots

Won over 2m4f at Cork in March but not as good twice since and needs return to best Probable SP: 18/1 Career record 35 runs, 4 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €45,082 Clonbury Bridge 4 N.H. wins €27,730.00 C -- Handicap Rating 105

K.M. Donoghue 11.9 (BK) (TS) 10L 11th of 13 to City Derby 10.10 CARTMEL 30 JUN hcp hdl (0-120)2m 6f 31yds Gd 20/1 HR107 Sam Ewing 10.5 (BK) (TS) 34L 12th of 20fn, 24rn to Tune In A Box 10.6 PUN 30 APR Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 93yds Yld 20/1 HR100 D. Meyler 10.12 (BK) (TS) won 2 1/2L 3 1/4L from Cheerful Chap 10.10 and A Great Buzz 10.4 CK 21 MAR 20rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy

SLIM MARVEL (Fr)

Niland & Burke Syndicate Owner

Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY Trainer

Philip Donovan (5) Jockey 17

Age 6

Recent Finishes 733261 Weight 11-10

Breeding f Bay by Masked Marvel - Slim Pearl (Enrique)

Bred by Pierre Lamy Colours BLACK & WHITE DIABOLO, white star on cap

Won a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle over 2m3f last time; has form over this trip too Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 10 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €12,949 Slim Marvel (FR) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 105

100/30 P.K. Donovan 10.8 won 3/4L 6L from Four Clean Aces 11.7 and Workinonadream 10.13 KILB 12 JUL 15rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 60yds Gd/Yld

6/1 T. Ryan 10.8 11L 6th of 11fn, 14rn to Ta Na La (USA) 10.8 BELW 6 JUL mdn hdl 2m 4f 110yds Gd 5/1 T. Ryan 11.0 2L 2nd to The Flying Spur (FR) 11.12 WEX 29 MAY 9rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft

15 MALBAY MADNESS (Ire)

Mrs A F Mee Owner Emmet Mullins CARLOW Trainer

Donagh Meyler Jockey

Hood, 56

Age 4

Recent Finishes 175-423 Weight 11-09

Breeding g Bay by Wings of Eagles - Star Search (Zamindar)

Bred by The Kathryn Stud Colours EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, slvs. reversed, quartered cap

Flat winner here; taken seriously on handicap debut especially if strong in the market Probable SP: 5/1

Career record 15 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €43,080 Malbay Madness 2 flat wins €17,995.00 -- Handicap Rating 108

5/4Fav D. Meyler 11.7 (H) 6 1/2L 10L 3rd to Feud (GB) 11.7 LIST 3 JUN 16rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld

7/2 D. Meyler 11.7 (H) 2 1/4L 2nd to Barrier (FR) 10.6 TRAM 21 APR 13rn mdn hdl 2m 130yds Yld 13/2 Conor Clarke 11.0 (H) 1L 1 1/4L 3 1/4L 4th to Tranquil Sea 11.7 CK 31 MAR 14rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

16 TANKARDSTOWN DIVA (Ire)

Matthew Rogers Owner

Ian Patrick Donoghue MEATH

Trainer Jack Kennedy Jockey 96

Age 5 Recent Finishes 077-213 Weight 11-09

Breeding f Grey by Jukebox Jury - Muy Bonita (Flemensfirth)

Bred by M Kavanagh

Colours ORANGE & BLACK DIABOLO, halved sleeves, black star on cap

Won over 2m6f and fine 3rd over 3m since; up 2lb but takes a sharp drop in trip Probable SP: 9/1

Career record 9 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €9,446 Tankardstown Diva 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 104 11/2 HR102 K.M. Donoghue 11.7 1 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Killinure Lass 11.5 BELW 24 APR 10rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 116yds Gd/Yld 7/1 HR91 K.M. Donoghue 11.10 won 1 1/4L hd from Plain Or Battered 11.5 and Paddy Elvis 11.4 DRYL 14 APR 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f Yld 16/1 HR86 K.M. Donoghue 11.5 ns 2nd to Jacenry (FR) 11.6 DRYL 17 MAR 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Sft

17 AUSSIE WARRIOR (Ire)

P C Byrne Owner

Thomas R Hughes CARLOW Trainer

Phillip Enright Jockey 21

Age 5 Recent Finishes 07-9622

Weight 11-08

Breeding g Bay by Australia - Twilight Sky (Authorized) Bred by Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Colours MAROON, white hoop, yellow cap

Poor in this race last year but has run well in defeat the last twice; ground a query Probable SP: 18/1

Career record 14 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €14,495 Aussie Warrior 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 103

3/1Fav HR100 J.J. Slevin 11.12 (H) 1L 2nd to Pidoyne 11.5 ROS 8 JUL 13rn hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 204yds Gd

16/1 HR100 P.T. Enright 11.5 (H) 1 1/4L 2nd to Mary’s Pride 11.10 TIPP 4 JUL 18rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m Yld 14/1 HR101 P.T. Enright 11.3 (H) 8 1/4L 6th of 11 to Redwood Queen 11.4 TRAM 31 MAY hcp hdl 2m Yld

18 HARLEY STREET (Ire)

John P McManus

Owner

Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

Trainer

Mark Walsh Jockey

Blinkers, 25 Age 5 Recent Finishes -5246-7 Weight 11-08

Breeding g Bay by Galileo - Chanting (Danehill) Bred by Coolmore Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap Beaten 14l on handicap debut at Tipperary on return and can improve from that Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €10,667 Harley Street 1 flat win €7,670.00 -- Handicap Rating 103

12/1 HR103 M.P. Walsh 10.7 (BK) 14L 7th of 15fn, 17rn to Clodders Dream

Yld 17/2 M.P. Walsh 11.11 35L 6th of 11fn, 12rn to Redstone 11.4 FAIR 2 OCT 23

hdl 2m Sft 9/4 M.P. Walsh 11.10 4 1/2L hd 1 1/2L 4th to Alvaniy

19 SON OF HYPNOS (Ire)

Kevin John Smith

Owner

Kevin Michael Smith MEATH

Trainer

James Smith (7) Jockey

B,T, 31

Age 7

Recent Finishes 193828

Weight 11-08

Breeding g Bay by Morpheus - Top Dollar (Elusive Quality)

Bred by Tally-Ho Stud

Colours WHITE, black panel, halved sleeves, quartered cap

Has won on the Flat and over hurdles here; hit and miss lately but a chance if at best Probable SP: 16/1

Career record 43 runs, 5 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €45,528

Son Of Hypnos 3 flat wins €21,535.00 2 N.H. wins €12,980.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 103

12/1

HR69 W. Joyce 9.9 (TS) 15L 8th of 18 to Courageous Strike (GB) 9.3 CUR 28 JUN hcp (50-80)1m 4f Gd

11/2 HR65 W. Joyce 9.11 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Calmafterthestorm 8.12 DRYL 22 JUN 13rn hcp (47-65)1m 4f 175yds Gd

4/1 HR103 J. Smith 11.1 (CP) (TS) 16L 8th of 10 to Missus Beeton 11.3 LIM 30 MAY hcp hdl (80-109)2m 3f Gd/Yld

20 TELL

US THIS (Ire)

Old School Syndicate

Owner

Gavin Cromwell MEATH

Trainer

Conor Stone-Walsh (5)

Jockey 44

Age 5

Recent Finishes 0601D20

Weight 11-08

Breeding g Bay by Westerner - Lady Kasora (High Chaparral)

Bred by Mr Kevin Dowd

Colours EMERALD GREEN & BLACK HOOPS, black sleeves, white & black quartered cap

Demoted after winning at Down Royal; good Ballinrobe run since but was lame after last run Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 9 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €4,185

Tell Us This -- Handicap Rating 103

5/2Fav HR103 C. Stone-Walsh 11.6 60L last of 10 to Petrol Head 11.8 DWNP 15 JUN hcp hdl (80-109)2m 1f 165yds Gd

2/1Fav HR100 K.M. Donoghue 11.5 2 1/2L 2nd to Herculaneum 11.2 BAL 28 MAY 16rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 75yds Gd/Yld 15/2 HR94 C. Stone-Walsh 11.8 won disq 1 3/4L 9 1/2L from Benjis Benefit 11.9 and Who’s In Midfield 11.2 DRYL 6 MAY 20rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 180yds Gd

RESERVES

21 THE TRUANT (Ire)

Thirteen Apostles Racing Syndicate Owner Paul W Flynn LONGFORD Trainer

Jockey

TStrap, 21

Age 7

Recent Finishes 602123

Weight 11-08

Breeding g Grey by Mastercraftsman - Invincible Cara (Invincible Spirit)

Bred by Windflower Overseas Colours YELLOW, light green stars, dark blue sleeves, yellow armlet, dark blue & yellow striped cap

Won over hurdles at Sligo and third at Roscommon; 2nd on the Flat at the Curragh; reserve Probable SP: No Odds Career record 41 runs, 2 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 4 % Prize-money earned €35,630 The Truant 1 flat win €6,195.00 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 103 4/1 HR102 K.C. Sexton 12.0 (TS) 1L 4L 3rd to Pidoyne 11.5 ROS 8 JUL 13rn hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 204yds Gd 14/1 HR65 R. Whearty 8.4 (TS) nk 2nd to Golden Temple 9.0 CUR 28 JUN 17rn Ext hcp 2m Gd 4/1Fav HR96 K.C. Sexton 11.8 (TS) won 1/2L 4L from Belgoprince (FR) 11.9 and Contrapposto 11.7 SLGO 11 JUN 12rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f 182yds Gd

22 HEY WHATEVER (Ire)

David Maughan & G King & Conor Brett & Nick Courtney Owner

Gordon Elliott MEATH Trainer

Jockey

Age 4

Recent Finishes 25-36f1

Weight 11-03

Breeding f Grey by El Kabeir - Light Laughter (Distorted Humor)

Bred by Yeomanstown Stud

Colours YELLOW, emerald green star, striped sleeves & cap

Won a Downpatrick maiden hurdle last time on good; handles soft too and respected; reserve Probable SP: No

Odds Career record 13 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €17,448 Hey Whatever 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 102

11/4 HR102 Sam Ewing 11.3 won 1/2L 1/2L from She Can Do It 10.10 and Kilrush Lady 11.0 DWNP 15 JUL 14rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 165yds Frm 16/1 HR102 Sam Ewing 11.0 fell in race won by If Any Man Can 11.4 CK 5 JUL 16rn mdn hdl 2m 190yds Gd 20/1 HR104 Sam Ewing 10.12 29L last of 6 to San Guido 11.0 FAIR 24 FEB Ext hcp hdl 2m Hvy

23 RIYAMI (Ire)

Carthy, Rogers & O’Brien Partnership Owner

Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY Trainer

Jockey

Odds

C,T, 23

Age 5

Recent Finishes 5-12625

Weight 11-07

Breeding g Bay by Fastnet Rock - Riyaba (Dalakhani) Bred by His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C Colours EM. GREEN, dark green hoop, white sleeves, black armlet, dark green cap, emerald green diamond Runner-up at Kilbeggan but not as good at Bellewstown when hampered; needs more; reserve Probable SP: No

Career record 23 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €28,902 Riyami 3 flat wins €19,175.00 -- Handicap Rating 102

11/4 HR102 P.K. Donovan 11.12 (CP) (TS) 9 1/2L 5th of 10 to Inforapenny 11.7 BELW 6 JUL hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 110yds Gd 7/2Fav HR99 D. King 11.11 (CP) (TS) 2 3/4L 2nd to Shraheen 11.7 KILB 2 JUN 14rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m Gd

J.M. Sheridan 9.2 (CP) (TS) 6 3/4L 6th of 12 to Aqwaam (GB) 9.10 LINGFIELD PARK 29 MAR hcp (71-90)1m 7f 169yds Std

CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 1, 7, 23 BLINKERS ON No. 2, 18 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, 21 CPiece ON No. 11 BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 13, 19 HOOD ON No. 15

LAST YEAR 1st Neveradullmoment, 2nd Ahead Of The Posse, 3rd Whatsafellatodo TRAINER J P Dempsey WEIGHT 11-5 TIME 4m 0.30 secs GOING soft

BETTING FORECAST 5 Malbay Madness, 8 Ernie From Nurney, 9 Tankardstown Diva, 10 Flicker Of Hope, Moon Rise Beauty, 11 Golden Sandbanks, Killinure Lass, 12 Harley Street, Slim Marvel, 14 Ahead Of The Posse, Tell Us This, The Banger Doyle, Vischio, 16 Explosive Boy, Son Of Hypnos, 18 Aussie Warrior, Burren Song, Clonbury Bridge, 20 Reflectionist, 22 Action Motion

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RACE 3

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For two years old colts and geldings only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible.

About 7 furlongs. Starting from stalls.

RACE PREDICTOR

The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

PREDICTION: WINSTON JUNIOR

RACE VERDICT

Dermot Weld may not be the dominant force he once was at Ballybrit but he looks to have a leading contender here in TRUTH BE TOLD. He was close up behind Viking Invasion on debut at Naas and with that experience under his belt he could turn the tables. The form of Whiskey And Beer’s Fairyhouse debut is solid and he looks a potential danger. Admiral Churchill shaped well on debut and he completes the shortlist. [Dave Stephens] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION:

TRUTH BE TOLD

1

Next Best: Viking Invasion

ADMIRAL CHURCHILL (GB)

Bond Thoroughbred Limited

Owner

P Twomey TIPPERARY

Trainer

Billy Lee Jockey

Career record 1 runs

Age 2 Drawn 6

Recent Finishes 7

Weight 9-05

Breeding c Bay by Kodiac - Scenesetter (Shamardal)

Bred by Carisbrooke Stud

Colours BLACK, large yellow spots, yellow armlet, yellow cap

Pleasing debut run at the Curragh and should improve on that, shortlisted. Probable SP: 5/1

Admiral Churchill (GB)

2/1Fav W.J. Lee 9.7 5 1/2L 7th of 14 to Beckman 9.7 CUR 28 JUN mdn 6f Gd

2 BERTO RAMIREZ (GB)

MRC International Owner

David Marnane TIPPERARY

Trainer

Luke McAteer Jockey

Career record 1 runs

Berto Ramirez (GB)

Age 2 Drawn 4

Recent Finishes 0

Weight 9-05

Breeding g Bay by Sea The Moon - Inpromptu (Cacique)

Bred by Carisbrooke Stud

Colours BLACK, light green chevron & sleeves, light green cap

Well beaten on debut at Leopardstown and gelded since, best watched. Probable SP: 66/1

50/1 R.C. Colgan 9.3 13L last of 13 to Orchidaceae 8.13 LEP 20 JUN 7f 33yds Gd

3 HIGH FAVOUR

(Ire)

Mrs J S Bolger

Owner

J S Bolger CARLOW

Trainer

Rory Cleary

Jockey

Career

Age 2 Drawn 5

Recent Finishes 06

Weight 9-05

Breeding c Chesnut by Dawn Approach - Something Graceful (Galileo)

Bred by J S Bolger

Colours WHITE, purple panel, check cap

Well beaten both starts so far and looks a candidate for handicaps after this. Probable SP: 25/1

The Eventus Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden

4 ROCK OF CASHEL (Ire)

Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier Owner A P O’Brien TIPPERARY Trainer

Wayne Lordan Jockey

Age 2 Drawn 2

Recent Finishes 8

Weight 9-05

Breeding c Bay by Wootton Bassett - Best In The World (Galileo)

Bred by Coolmore

Colours ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap

Looked inexperienced on debut and will need to improve markedly on that to feature. Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 1 runs Rock Of Cashel

7/4Fav R.L. Moore 9.5 8 3/4L 8th of 14 to Hazdann 9.5 CUR 29 JUN mdn 7f Gd

5 TRUTH BE TOLD (Ire)

Moyglare Stud Farm Owner

D K Weld KILDARE Trainer

Age 2

Drawn 3

Recent Finishes 4

Weight 9-05

Chris Hayes Jockey 23

Breeding c Bay by Too Darn Hot - Princess Highway (Street Cry)

Bred by Moyglare Stud Farm

Colours BLACK, white slvs, red cap, black star.

Strong at the finish on debut over 7f at Naas and looks a leading contender here. Probable SP: 15/8

Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €720

Truth Be Told

13/2 C.D. Hayes 9.7 hd ns 1/2L 4th to Swagman (GER) 9.0 NAAS 6 JUL 7rn mdn 7f Gd

6 VIKING INVASION (Ire)

Mark Dobbin & Edelle Logan

Owner

Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

Trainer

Declan McDonogh

Age 2

Jockey 23

Drawn 8

Recent Finishes 92

Weight 9-05

Breeding c Bay by Mehmas - Empress Ella (Holy Roman Emperor)

Bred by Yeomanstown Lodge Stud

Colours DARK GREEN, white spots on sleeves, dark green cap

Just touched off at Naas on second start, won’t be far away. Probable SP: 9/4

Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €3,420 Viking Invasion

22/1 M.P. Sheehy 9.7 hd 2nd to Swagman (GER) 9.0 NAAS 6 JUL 7rn mdn 7f Gd 15/2 D. McMonagle 9.7 10L 9th of 14 to Beckman 9.7 CUR 28 JUN mdn 6f Gd

7 WHISKEY AND BEER (Ire)

Paul Byrne Owner

Emmet Mullins CARLOW

Trainer

Age 2 Drawn 7

Recent Finishes 5

Weight 9-05

Colin Keane Jockey 19

Breeding g Bay by No Nay Never - Cloth of Cloud (Captain Al) Bred by Barronstown Stud Colours LIGHT BLUE, light blue & pink striped cap

Promising debut in 6f Fairyhouse maiden and this trip could suit, respected. Probable SP: 11/2

Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €360 Whiskey And Beer

12/1 W.J. Lee 9.7 4L 5th of 13 to Black Forza (USA) 9.7 FAIR 10 JUL mdn 6f Gd

8 WINSTON JUNIOR (Ire)

Omega Racing & Monmouth Bay Racing LLC

Owner

Mrs John Harrington

Trainer

Shane Foley

Jockey

Age 2 Drawn 1

Recent Finishes Weight 9-05

Breeding g Bay by Churchill - Kimblewick (Iffraaj) Bred by Grenane House Stud Colours ROYAL BLUE, white panel, striped sleeves, white cap

6.40pm RACE 4

The Clayton Hotel Galway Handicap of €17,000 (50-80)

(Generously sponsored by the Clayton Hotel)

An extended handicap for three years old only rated 50-80.

About 7 furlongs. Starting from stalls.

RACE PREDICTOR

The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

PREDICTION: ARTFUL APPROACH

RACE VERDICT

Enchanted Garden was impressive when winning a Leopardstown handicap on return but this is tougher raised 12lb on softer ground. Cuban Confusion didn’t get a clear run behind her that day and can go well if handling the ground. Preference is for UNCLE ALBERT who was unlucky at the Curragh last time, is proven in this ground and has a favourable draw. Avatar Jet is another who looks a big player. [Tyrone Molloy] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: UNCLE ALBERT Next Best: Avatar Jet

1 STAYSOUND SUSIE (Ire)

Dreamers & Believers Syndicate

Owner

Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY

Trainer

Andrew Slattery Jockey

Age 3 Drawn 10

Recent Finishes 53-3312

Weight 10-00

Breeding f Bay by U S Navy Flag - Eucharist (Acclamation)

Bred by Mortlestown Stables

Colours EMERALD GREEN, beige seams, dark blue sleeves, dark blue cap, emerald green star

In fine form over sprint trips lately; raised 2lb; ground fine but trip a query Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 10 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €21,552 Staysound Susie 1 flat win €7,670.00 -- Handicap Rating 79

13/2 HR77 A.J. Slattery 8.12 3/4L 2nd to National Lady 9.2 NAAS 6 JUL 9rn Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd 2/1 HR77 B.M. Coen 9.3 won 1 1/2L 2 3/4L from Gaenari 9.3 and Times In Oz 9.3 TIPP 28 MAY 7rn mdn 5f Sft 1min 2sec

15/2 HR78 A.J. Slattery 9.3 2 1/4L 3/4L 3rd to Shandy 9.3 CK 30 MAR 18rn mdn 5f Hvy

2 UNCLE ALBERT (Ire)

Knobel McGrath Partnership Owner

Kieran P Cotter LAOIS Trainer Colin Keane Jockey

Age 3 Drawn 6

Recent Finishes 340-197

Weight 9-12

Breeding g Bay by Dragon Pulse - Roccia Bella (Fastnet Rock) Bred by Mighty Universe Ltd Colours RED, white diabolo on sleeves, yellow cap

Didn’t get a clear run at the Curragh last time; can go close today with a clear passage Probable SP: 5/1

Career record 10 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €11,273 Uncle Albert 1 flat win €6,785.00 D -- Handicap Rating 77

18/1 HR77 D.P. McDonogh 8.9 3 1/2L 7th of 13 to Follow Me (FR) 9.11 CUR 25 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd 11/2 HR78 D.P. McDonogh 8.13 8 3/4L 9th of 21 to Zephron (GB) 9.5 CUR 21 APR Ext hcp 7f Sft/Hvy 2/1 HR72 D.P. McDonogh 9.8 won 3 3/4L 1 1/4L from Nika Pika 9.7 and Ringside Timing 9.9 CK 30 MAR 6rn hcp 7f Hvy 1min 40.8sec

The Clayton Hotel Galway Handicap (50-80)

3 CUBAN CONFUSION (GB)

MRC International Owner

David Marnane TIPPERARY Trainer

Darragh O’Sullivan (10) Jockey

Age 3 Drawn 5

Recent Finishes 0329-55

Weight 9-11

Breeding g Bay by Havana Grey - Puzzled Look (Sakhee’s Secret)

Bred by Whitsbury Manor Stud

Colours BLACK, light green chevron & sleeves, light green cap

Not a clear run behind Enchanted Garden last time; can go well if handling this ground Probable SP: 13/2

Career record 8 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €7,562

Cuban Confusion (GB) -- Handicap Rating 76

28/1 HR76 D.S. O’Sullivan 9.1 4L 5th of 16 to Enchanted Garden 8.5 LEP 18 JUL Ext hcp 7f Gd

13/2 HR77 L.T. McAteer 9.8 5 3/4L 5th of 8 to Gerrit’s Gem 10.0 CK 21 MAY mdn 6f Gd 6/4Fav HR77 L.T. McAteer 9.7 6 1/2L 9th of 12 to Seti 8.8 DUN 29 NOV 23 mdn 7f Std

4 AUGUSTE LUMIERE (Ire)

Mrs J S Bolger

Owner

J S Bolger CARLOW

Trainer

Rory Cleary

Jockey

276

Age 3 Drawn 16

Recent Finishes 89483Weight 9-10

Breeding g Bay by Dawn Approach - Luminaria (Danehill)

Bred by J S Bolger

Colours WHITE, purple panel, check cap

Ran well in defeat at times last year from 6f-8f, including on soft ground; handicap debut Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 5 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €3,308

Auguste Lumiere -- Handicap Rating 75 14/1 HR77 R.P. Cleary 9.4 1 1/2L hd 3rd to Keeper’s Heart 9.6 DUN 27 OCT 23 14rn mdn 1m Std 40/1 R.P. Cleary 9.5 16L 8th of 10 to Guildenstern 9.5 LEP 21 OCT 23 mdn 7f 23yds Hvy 16/1 L.T. McAteer 9.4 1 1/2L 1 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Letherfly 8.13 CUR 7 OCT 23 13rn mdn 6f Sft

5 ENCHANTED GARDEN (Ire)

Ms Olive Walsh & Mrs Paul Shanahan Owner

Anthony Mullins KILKENNY Trainer

Seamie Heffernan Jockey 11

Age 3

Drawn 11

Recent Finishes 0071-1

Weight 9-10

Breeding f Bay by Calyx - Flowers Will Bloom (Fastnet Rock) Bred by Exors of the Late Sir Robert Ogden Colours PURPLE, purple & pink check cap A 12lb hike for recent win and is unproven on this ground but still has to be respected Probable SP: 4/1 Career record 5 runs, 2 wins Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €15,455 Enchanted Garden 2 flat wins €15,340.00 D -- Handicap Rating 75 16/1

HR63 J. Cleary 8.5 won 2 3/4L nk from Imperial Dream 9.7 and Summer Snow 9.7 LEP 18 JUL 16rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 1min 28.6sec 18/1 HR59 R.P. Cleary 9.1 won ns 1/2L from The Bear Trap 9.11 and Blue Soul 9.7 DUN 20 DEC 23 14rn Ext hcp 7f Std 1min 28.4sec 40/1 R.P. Cleary 9.2 12L 7th of 14 to Blackpink 9.2 DUN 22 NOV 23 mdn 7f Std

6 PERFECT JUDGEMENT (Ire)

Shamrock Thoroughbreds

Owner

Jack W Davison MEATH

Trainer

Ronan Whelan Jockey

CPiece, 33

Age 3 Drawn 15

Recent Finishes 134006 Weight 9-09

Breeding g Bay by Inns of Court - Perfect Venture (Bahamian Bounty)

Bred by Tally-Ho Stud Colours WHITE & ORANGE HALVED, emerald green sleeves, white stars, white cap, emerald green stars AW winner over 6f but disappointing sole try over this trip; handles easy ground Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €20,950 Perfect Judgement 1 flat win €10,030.00 -- Handicap Rating 74

16/1

HR76 C.J. MacRedmond 8.10 (V) 3 1/2L 6th of 7 to Power Mode (USA) 9.12 NAAS 26 JUN hcp 5f 205yds Gd

33/1 HR79 C.J. MacRedmond 8.7 7 3/4L last of 13 to Follow Me (FR) 9.11 CUR 25 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd 25/1 HR82 C.J. MacRedmond 8.12 (CP) 7 1/4L 10th of 14 to Eclipse Emerald 9.10 NAAS 11 MAY Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd

SPEEDWOOD (Fr)

Middleham Park Racing Ireland & C O’Neill

Owner

Eddie & Patrick Harty KILDARE

Trainer

Chris Hayes

Jockey

TStrap, 5

Age 3 Drawn 12

Recent Finishes 5020

Weight 9-09

Breeding c Chesnut by Garswood - Hamadryade (Raven’s Pass)

Bred by M Christophe Jouandou Colours LIGHT BLUE, orange epaulettes, light blue cap

Runner-up in a 6f maiden at Naas but was below that form in a handicap there since Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 4 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,615 Speedwood (FR) -- Handicap Rating 74

9/1 HR74 C.D. Hayes 9.4 7L 10th of 19 to Universally 9.8 NAAS 24 JUL Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld

25/1 C.D. Hayes 9.8 2L 2nd to Over The Blues 9.3 NAAS 26 JUN 14rn mdn 5f 205yds Gd

20/1 C.D. Hayes 9.8 13L 11th of 18 to Ojw Legacy 9.3 CUR 5 JUN mdn 6f 63yds Gd

8 SPORTINGSILVERMINE (Ire)

T & M Partnership

Owner

Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY

Trainer

J M Sheridan Jockey

Age 3 Drawn 18

Recent Finishes 082592

Weight 9-09

Breeding g Brown by Holy Roman Emperor - Praskovia (Manduro)

Bred by Sebastian Curran

Colours WHITE, royal blue stars, royal blue sleeves, royal blue cap, white stars

Twice runner-up over further; takes a sharp drop in trip and has a tough, wide draw Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 9 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €5,416

Sportingsilvermine -- Handicap Rating 74

12/1 HR70 J.M. Sheridan 10.0 1/2L 2nd to Killeaney Bear 9.6 TIPP 3 JUL 13rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd/Frm

8/1 HR70 H.J. Horgan 9.9 4 3/4L 9th of 18 to Koniag 9.2 LEP 6 JUN hcp (47-70)1m Gd

15/2 HR70 H.J. Horgan 9.3 (CP) 8L 5th of 14 to Leinster 9.8 DRYL 31 MAY mdn 1m 2f Gd

9 ARTFUL APPROACH (Ire)

Quality Time Racing & Partner

Owner

Jack W Davison MEATH

Trainer

James Ryan (5)

Jockey 19

Age 3 Drawn 4

Recent Finishes 404245

Weight 9-08

Breeding g Chesnut by Mehmas - Art Festival (New Approach)

Bred by Tally-Ho Stud

Colours PINK, black seams, black circle with black logo, black seams on sleeves, striped cap

Just denied over 1m at Leopardstown; respectable runs twice since; ground a query Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 9 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €4,896

Artful Approach -- Handicap Rating 73

7/2 HR73 R.P. Whelan 9.8 (CP) 6 1/2L 5th of 16 to Four Blondes 9.3 FAIR 10 JUL mdn 7f Gd

8/1 HR73 J.J.G. Ryan 9.11 (CP) nk 1 1/4L 1/2L 4th to Tachos 9.10 GOW 16 JUN 8rn hcp 1m 1f 100yds Gd

8/1 HR69 J.J.G. Ryan 9.8 (CP) nk 2nd to Koniag 9.2 LEP 6 JUN 18rn hcp (47-70)1m Gd

10 CORNAHILT SOLDIER (Ire)

Peter Durnin

Owner

Kevin Michael Smith MEATH

Trainer

Adam Caffrey (3) Jockey

TStrap, 37

Age 3 Drawn 2

Recent Finishes 0-00158

Weight 9-08

Breeding f Bay by Soldier’s Call - Seinellanima (Oratorio)

Bred by John Paul Condron Colours MAROON, dark green star, white sleeves, maroon stars, dark green cap, white star

Won a Down Royal handicap over this trip; not as effective over longer trips twice since Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 13 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €14,495 Cornahilt Soldier 1 flat win €5,900.00 D -- Handicap Rating 73

7/1 HR74 W. Joyce 9.8 (TS) 5 1/4L 8th of 11 to Dream Ticket (FR) 8.12 DRYL 22 JUN Ext hcp 1m 2f 75yds Gd 20/1 HR74 W. Joyce 9.3 (TS) 7L 5th of 6 to Natural Ruler 9.9 FAIR 7 JUN Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd

11/2 HR62 W. Joyce 9.6 (TS) won 6L ns from Star Sailor 8.3 and Chou Chou 8.5 DRYL 31 MAY 10rn hcp (47-65)7f Gd 1min 28.2sec

11 SIGNOR FERRARI (Ire)

John James Feane

Owner

John James Feane KILDARE

Trainer

Hugh Horgan (5) Jockey 19

Age 3 Drawn 13

Recent Finishes 612p71 Weight 9-08

Breeding g Bay by Invincible Army - Altogether (King’s Best) Bred by Aughamore Stud Colours ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW DIABOLO, royal blue sleeves & cap

Won a Fairyhouse claimer over 1m2f last time; this is tougher back in a handicap Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 16 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €18,409 Signor Ferrari 2 flat wins €12,390.00 D -- Handicap Rating 73

11/8Fav HR73 H.J. Horgan 9.4 won nk s/hd from Latin 10.0 and Tartaraghan 8.12 FAIR 10 JUL 9rn 1m 2f Gd 2min 16.5sec

28/1 HR73 M.W Hassett 8.2 (H) 7 3/4L 7th of 8 to Sharinay (GB) 9.9 CUR 30 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd/Yld 11/2 HR73 M.W Hassett 9.7 p.u. in race won by Lord Church 9.8 CK 14 JUN 9rn hcp (47-75)1m Gd

12 AVATAR JET (Ire)

Tim Carroll & E Charlton

Owner

Mark Fahey KILDARE

Trainer

Gary Carroll Jockey 14

Age 3 Drawn 1

Recent Finishes 66-0461

Weight 9-07

Breeding g Bay by Belardo - Ava Star (Amadeus Wolf)

Bred by Mrs Noreen Maher

Colours BEIGE, red cross sashes, white sleeves, beige cap, red star

Won a 1m Killarney handicap last time; raised 6lb for that; this trip should be fine Probable SP: 6/1

Career record 7 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €8,407

Avatar Jet 1 flat win €6,785.00 -- Handicap Rating 72

3/1Fav HR66 G.F. Carroll 9.10 won 1 1/4L 2 1/2L from Copie Conforme 9.6 and Positive Energy 10.0 KILL 15 JUL 8rn Ext hcp 1m 20yds Gd/Frm 1min 40sec 100/30Fav HR68 S. Foley 9.7 3 1/4L 6th of 8fn, 9rn to Lord Church 9.8 CK 14 JUN hcp (47-75)1m Gd

8/1 HR68 G.F. Carroll 9.7 1 1/2L 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Salah Belle 9.13 CUR 5 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd

13 LIA FAIL (Ire)

Michael Mulvany Owner

Michael Mulvany MEATH Trainer

Wesley Joyce (5) Jockey TStrap, 45

Age 3 Drawn 9

Recent Finishes 9-70000 Weight 9-07

Breeding f Bay by Inns of Court - Balqaa (Invasor)

Bred by Kelly Equine Services Colours PINK & EMERALD GREEN QUARTERED, check sleeves, pink cap

Three-time winner last year up to this trip; below form all starts this term Probable SP: 28/1

Career record 14 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 21 % Prize-money earned €39,090

Lia Fail 3 flat wins €31,860.00 D -- Handicap Rating 72

20/1 HR78 W. Joyce 9.7 (TS) 10L last of 10 to Fair Taxes 9.5 FAIR 14 JUN

66/1 HR82 W. Joyce 8.8 (TS) 8 1/4L 10th of 11 to Zaynab 8.13 CUR 26

100/1 HR85 W. Joyce 9.2 (TS) 13L 12th of 13 to Cherry Blossom 9.2

hcp 1m

The Clayton Hotel Galway Handicap (50-80)

14 LOUIESCALL (Ire)

Bryan Grehan & Gerry Hughes

Owner

David Harry Kelly TIPPERARY

Trainer

Age 3

Wayne Hassett (5) Jockey 45

Drawn 3

Recent Finishes 30-635

Weight 9-07

Breeding g Bay by Soldier’s Call - Red Perdita (Approve)

Bred by Tinnakill Bloodstock Ltd

Colours DARK BLUE, white braces, striped sleeves, dark blue cap

Found 6f too sharp last time at Fairyhouse and this can suit better; ground a query Probable SP: 18/1

Career record 5 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €2,584 Louiescall -- Handicap Rating 72

13/2 HR72 D.P. McDonogh 9.6 4 3/4L 5th of 10 to Fair Taxes 9.5 FAIR 14 JUN Ext hcp 6f Gd

20/1 HR72 M.W Hassett 8.7 3 1/4L hd 3rd to Coumshingaun 9.10 LIST 2 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 6f 60yds Gd 66/1 G.M. Ryan 9.5 13L 6th of 11 to Spoken Truth 9.5 CK 26 APR mdn 1m 2f 50yds Sft

15 VELVET SKIES (Ire)

F A McNulty

Owner

Michael Mulvany MEATH

Trainer

16

Ben Coen Jockey 18

Age 3 Drawn 7

Recent Finishes 224049 Weight 9-07

Breeding g Chesnut by Buratino - Gasta (Vocalised)

Bred by Michael Lyons & Michael McGlynn

Colours YELLOW, purple stars, yellow cap, purple stars

Consistent enough sort put in a rare poor run last time and has to rebound Probable SP: 20/1

RESERVES

MADAME PLAINTIFF (Ire)

M Dunphy & Peter McCarrick & E Hughes & J R Brennan

Owner

Gavin Cromwell MEATH

Trainer

Robert Whearty (5) Jockey 60

Age 3 Drawn 17

Recent Finishes 730-140

Weight 9-07

Breeding f Brown/Grey by Inns of Court - Chiara Wells (Refuse To Bend)

Bred by Tiger Bloodstock & Tally-Ho Stud Colours EMERALD GREEN, royal blue star, royal blue stars on sleeves, royal blue star on cap

Won a 7f handicap (yld) at Gowran; below form at Fairyhouse since; ground suits; reserve Probable SP: No Odds Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €7,939

Madame Plaintiff 1 flat win €5,900.00 D -- Handicap Rating 72

4/1Fav HR73 R. Whearty 9.5 6 1/2L 11th of 18 to Vivienda (GB) 9.12 FAIR 30 MAY hcp (47-75)7f Gd

4/1 HR73 R. Whearty 8.8 3 1/2L 1/2L hd 4th to Asian Daze 9.1 CUR 6 MAY 10rn Ext hcp 7f Sft

5/1 HR64 R. Whearty 9.6 won 2 1/4L 1L from Victor’s Choice 8.10 and Dolce Far Niente 9.0 GOW 24 APR 13rn hcp (47-65)7f Yld 1min

33.8sec

17 PROMO QUEEN (Ire)

Future Stars Syndicate Owner

Chris Timmons MEATH Trainer

Jockey

CPiece, 9

Age 3 Drawn 14

Recent Finishes 5410-40

Weight 9-07

Breeding f Bay by Advertise - Hindaam (Arch)

Bred by Lynch Bages Ltd

Colours YELLOW, emerald green sash, emerald green stars on sleeves, emerald green cap, yellow stars

Has been well below best form in two starts this term and has to rebound; reserve Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 8 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €10,342 Promo Queen 1 flat win €8,850.00 D -- Handicap Rating 72

150/1 HR75 R.C. Colgan 9.1 27L last of 10 to Puturhandstogether 9.5 CUR 20 JUL Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 10/1 HR76 R.C. Colgan 9.12 3 3/4L 1 1/4L 6L 4th to Uncle Albert 9.8 CK 30 MAR 6rn hcp 7f Hvy

150/1 HR76 J.A. Powell 9.0 17L last of 14 to Mountain Bear 9.5 DUN 6 OCT 23 Listed 7f Std

18 REBELSONTHERUN (Ire)

Rebelsontherun Partnership Owner

M D O’Callaghan KILDARE Trainer

Jockey

B,T, 17

Age 3 Drawn 8

Recent Finishes 555-100

Weight 9-07

Breeding g Chesnut by Mehmas - Bacheliere (Include) Bred by Lynn Lodge Stud & Pier House Stud Colours MAROON, white seams, white armlet, white & maroon check cap

Won AW handicap over this trip in February but well below that level twice since; reserve Probable SP: No Odds Career record 7 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €5,563

Rebelsontherun 1 flat win €4,680.00 D -- Handicap Rating 72

10/1 HR73 C.T. Keane 9.12 (CP) 12L 12th of 14 to Tokenomics (FR) 10.0 DUN 12 JUL hcp 7f Std

7/1 HR74 J.J.G. Ryan 9.11 15L 12th of 14 to Mary Bagot 9.1 DUN 1 MAR Ext hcp 1m Std 6/1 HR73 J.A. Powell 9.4 D/h for first pl with Beautiful Dawn 9.12 hd from Blue Soul 8.13 DUN 14 FEB 3rn hcp 7f Std 1min 29.6sec

CPiece ON No. 6, 17 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 7, 10, 13 BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 18

MONDAY 29th

7.10pm RACE 5

(Generously sponsored by the Connacht Hotel)

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 70-100 that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 22nd July, 2024, at least one of those runs having been over a distance of eleven furlongs or more on or after 1st June, 2023. About 2 miles 179 yards. Starting from stalls.

RACE PREDICTOR

The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

PREDICTION: LOT OF JOY

RACE VERDICT

This has been won by a four-year-old on three occasions in the past eight years and PINOT GRIS is tipped to add his name to that list. He was close on the heels of Lot Of Joy in a 1m4f premier handicap last time and is less exposed than that rival, sixth in this race 12 months ago. Last year’s winner Teed Up is sure to be in prime shape for this despite a low-key preparation. Others to consider are Listed-winning mare Enfranchise, Sionnach Eile, whose half-brother Swamp Fox won this in 2016, and the progressive Northumberland Vase winner Alphonse Le Grande [Alan Sweetman]Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: PINOT GRIS

Next Best: Lot Of Joy

1 METIER (Ire)

G C Stevens

Owner

Harry Fry GB

Trainer

Miss A B O’Connor

Jockey

TStrap, 67

Age 8 Drawn 9

Recent Finishes 217-075

Weight 12-02

Breeding g Bay by Mastercraftsman - We’ll Go Walking (Authorized) Bred by Knockainey Stud Colours ORANGE, beige epaulettes and star on cap

Merits respect on last year’s Chester Cup win, big drop in class now Sandown Group 3 run Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 26 runs, 7 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 26 % Prize-money earned €285,151

Metier 3 flat wins

€138,510.30 -- Handicap Rating 99

Ryan Moore 9.4 (TS) 14L 5th of 6 to Sweet William 9.4 SANDOWN PARK 23 MAY Group 3 2m 50yds Sft

Saffie Osborne 9.8 (TS) 6L 7th of 9 to Prince Alex (GB) 8.5 NEWBURY 19 APR hcp (0-105)2m 110yds Gd /Sft

Jonathan Burke 12.0 (TS) 24L 10th of 15fn, 16rn to Go Dante (GB) 11.4 SANDOWN PARK 9 MAR hcp hdl 1m 7f 216yds Gd /Sft

2 ENFRANCHISE (Ire)

Mrs A F Mee

Owner

John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW

Trainer

Mr D O’Connor

Jockey

Age 6 Drawn 17

Recent Finishes 51402-1

Weight 12-00

Breeding f Bay by Invincible Spirit - Saoirse Abu (Mr Greeley)

Bred by Godolphin Colours EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, slvs. reversed, white cap

Listed winner over 1m6f on heavy at Gowran in May, has solid course form, top rider booked Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 29 runs, 8 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 27 % Prize-money earned €200,914 Enfranchise 7 flat wins €88,418.90 1 N.H. win €10,030.00 -- Handicap Rating 97 16/1 HR97 G.M. Ryan 9.2 won 2L 1/2L from Countess Of Tyrone 9.2 and Joupe 9.2 GOW 8 MAY 9rn Listed 1m 6f Hvy 3min 24.1sec 50/1 HR92 L.F. Roche 9.9 (CP) 3/4L 2nd to Thunder Roll 9.1 here 12 SEP 23 10rn Listed 1m 4f 42yds Sft 25/1 HR93 G.M. Ryan 9.3 26L 12th of 14 to Satin (GB) 8.9 LEP 9 SEP 23 Ext hcp 1m 4f 180yds Gd

The Connacht Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap (70-100)

3 WESTON (GER)

H Rogers Owner

H Rogers LOUTH Trainer

Mr L P Shanahan (7) Jockey

Age 5 Drawn 10

Recent Finishes -8500-4

Weight 11-13

Breeding g Grey by Soldier Hollow - Wilddrossel (Dalakhani)

Bred by Gestut Rottgen

Colours EMERALD GREEN, black seams, white cap

Two wins in Germany, good fifth in 2023 Ascot Stakes, pleasing run at Navan on yard debut Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 11 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €18,833 Weston (GER) 2 flat wins €8,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 96

33/1 HR96 R.P. Whelan 9.13 1/2L 1/2L hd 4th to Bay Of Sanibel (GER) 8.8 NAV 7 MAY 8rn hcp 1m 6f Yld 40/1 HR97 J. Kearney 9.1 last of 30 to Magellan Strait 8.11 CUR 24 SEP 23 hcp (0-110)2m 165yds Sft 9/1 HR97 C.D. Hayes 9.8 30L last of 17 to Brazil 8.7 here 4 AUG 23 Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Yld

4 ENNISKERRY (Ire)

Barry Connell Owner

Barry Connell KILDARE Trainer

Mr F Maguire Jockey

TStrap, 25 Age 10 Drawn 22

Recent Finishes -17-313

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Jeremy - Princess Gaia (King’s Theatre)

Bred by Mrs M Brophy

Colours YELLOW, dark blue sash, dark blue cap, yellow star

Course winner over fences, has been in good shape since return to action in April Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 17 runs, 6 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 35 % Prize-money earned €76,201 Enniskerry 2 flat wins €15,635.00 4 N.H. wins €47,495.00 -- Handicap Rating 95

5/6Fav HR98 Mr F. Maguire 11.5 (TS) 1 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Eagle’s Way (GB) 10.7 BELW 4 JUL 9rn 1m 4f 71yds Gd

8/11Fav Mr F. Maguire 11.0 (TS) won 3 1/2L 5 1/2L from Sixandahalf 11.0 and War Correspondent 10.12 LIST 2 JUN 10rn 1m 5f 80yds Gd 3min 3.6sec 11/1 HR147 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.9 (TS) s/hd 1 1/2L 3rd to Pinkerton 10.6 PUN 2 MAY 17rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 75yds Yld

TEED UP (Ire)

Mrs A F Mee Owner Emmet Mullins CARLOW Trainer

Mr J L Gleeson (5) Jockey 73

Age 7 Drawn 12

Recent Finishes 2100-09

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Gleneagles - Dibiya (Caerleon)

Bred by Mr Robert Ng Colours EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, slvs. reversed, quartered cap

Last year’s winner, scored over hurdles later in the week, sure to be fully primed Probable SP: 13/2 Career record 25 runs, 6 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 24 % Prize-money earned €177,094 Teed Up 4 flat wins €89,680.00 2 N.H. wins €20,060.00 C -- Handicap Rating 95 16/1 HR96 Anna McGuinness 10.4 19L 9th of 11 to A Piece Of Heaven (FR) 10.4 LEP 17 MAY Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 28/1 HR97 N.G. McCullagh 10.2 11L 11th of 16 to Boher Road 9.0 NAV 27 APR hcp 1m 5f Gd/Yld 12/1 HR98 B.M. Coen 10.0 7 1/2L 11th of 16 to Prairie Dancer 9.0 NAAS 15 OCT 23 Ext hcp 2m 31yds Sft

6 SIONNACH EILE (Ire)

T Egan & Karl Davis & Seamus Domegan & Mrs Bridget Dillon

Owner

Joseph G Murphy TIPPERARY

Trainer

Mr D Doyle (7)

Jockey

Age 7 Drawn 2

Recent Finishes 509-332 Weight 11-10

Breeding g Bay by Valirann - Brogella (King’s Theatre) Bred by Ronnie O’Neill Colours PINK & GREY DIAMONDS, pink sleeves & cap

Won a premier handicap over 1m4f here at the 2022 festival, fit from hurdling, interesting Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 19 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €94,158 Sionnach Eile 3 flat wins €78,765.00 C -- Handicap Rating 93 10/11Fav D.E. Mullins 11.12 2 1/4L 2nd to Disco Dancer 11.5 CK 5 JUL 15rn mdn hdl 2m 190yds Gd 3/1 D.E. Mullins 11.12 1 1/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Jet Setting Jim 11.12 LIST 1 JUN 12rn mdn hdl 2m 100yds Gd 6/1 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 24L 15L 3rd to Al Gasparo (FR) 11.4 KILL 12 MAY 15rn mdn hdl 2m 1f Gd/Yld

7 CHIRICAHUA (Ire)

Mrs K Browne

Owner

Paul Nolan WEXFORD

Trainer

Mr J W Hendrick (7)

Jockey

B,T, 13

Age 7 Drawn 4

Recent Finishes 370-f-7

Weight 11-09

Breeding g Bay by Camelot - Dowager (Groom Dancer) Bred by Lynch Bages & Rhinestone B/Stock Colours RED, white cross of lorraine & sleeves, red cap

Useful on Flat three years ago, disappointing over jumps; tailed off on Flat at Killarney Probable SP: 50/1

Career record 22 runs, 4 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €44,834 Chiricahua 3 flat wins €22,715.00 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 92 66/1 HR93 L.T. McAteer 10.3 30L last of 7 to Samui (GB) 9.13 KILL 16 JUL Ext hcp 2m 185yds Gd/Frm 20/1 R. Deegan 11.12 (CP) (TS) fell in race won by The Flier Begley 11.5 DRYL 1 MAY 23 8rn beg.ch 2m 3f 150yds Yld 16/1 HR118 C.M. Quirke 9.9 (CP) (TS) 66L 16th of 17fn, 18rn to Watch House Cross 11.2 NAAS 12 NOV 22

SHAJAK (Ire)

John P McManus

Owner

Gordon Elliott MEATH

Trainer

Mr H C Swan (3) Jockey

B,T, 315 Age 5 Drawn 7 Recent Finishes 5213p5Weight 11-09

Breeding g Bay by Zarak - Shamooda (Azamour) Bred by H H The Aga Khan’s Studs SC Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

Ran a fine race when 25-1 third to Teed Up here 12 months ago, lacks a recent run Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 15 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €37,675 Shajak 1 flat win €7,375.00 1 N.H. win €7,670.00 -- Handicap Rating 92 22/1 HR118 J.S. McGarvey 11.1 (TS) 7L 5th of 14fn,

9 DROP THE ANCHOR (Ire)

John P McManus Owner

P A Fahy CARLOW Trainer

Mr J H Williamson (7) Jockey

Age 10 Drawn 21

Recent Finishes 000p-65

Weight 11-06

Breeding g Bay by Shantou - Close To Shore (Bob Back)

Bred by Victor Connolly

Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, em. green cap, white star

Has been running over fences to little effect, moderate Flat form in 2023, limited appeal Probable SP: 40/1

Career record 37 runs, 5 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €213,584

Drop The Anchor 1 flat win

€53,100.00 4 N.H. wins €140,732.00 -- Handicap Rating 89

40/1 S.D. Torrens 11.12 60L 5th of 6fn, 11rn to Bardenstown Lad (GB) 11.12 KILB 12 JUL beg.ch 3m 1f 80yds Gd/Yld

100/1 A.P. Kelly 11.7 66L 6th of 9fn, 12rn to Bowmore 11.12 TIPP 2 JUL beg.ch 2m 1f 70yds Gd/Yld 40/1 HR128 P.T. Smithers 10.5 (BK) p.u. in race won by We’llhavewan 10.8 NAV 9 DEC 23 16rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 3m 1f 50yds Hvy

10 LA HACIENDA (GB)

ABD Syndicate

Owner

Matthew J Smith MEATH

Trainer

Mr M J McIntyre (7)

Jockey

CPiece, 11

Age 7 Drawn 18

Recent Finishes 0-80314

Weight 11-05

Breeding f Bay by Free Eagle - La Hermana (Hernando)

Bred by Gestut Fahrhof Colours BLACK, beige seams, black cap

Fit from hurdling, badly out of form on Flat since last year’s Northumberland Vase win Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 32 runs, 6 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €110,285

La Hacienda (GB) 5 flat wins €94,107.50 1 N.H. win €6,490.00 C -- Handicap Rating 88

11/4Fav HR102 J. Smith 10.10 (CP) 1/2L 1 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Kells Priory 10.10 KILL 18 JUL 15rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f 85yds Gd

11/2 HR91 J. Smith 11.3 (CP) won 9 1/2L 5L from Divilabother 10.10 and Kilashee 11.0 SLGO 7 JUL 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 194yds Gd 9/2 HR89 J. Smith 11.3 (CP) 1 3/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Rightfolksplease 11.10 DWNP 16 JUN 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 1f 165yds Gd

LOT OF JOY (Ire)

Over The Sticks Syndicate Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer

Mr P W Mullins Jockey

Age 6 Drawn 20

Recent Finishes 68800-3

Weight 11-05

Breeding f Bay by Camelot - Miss Macnamara (Dylan Thomas) Bred by Ms Diane O’Neill Colours ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW CHEVRONS, royal blue sleeves, yellow cap

Beaten favourite for last year’s Cesarewitch, should be spot-on following Curragh third Probable SP: 6/1

Career record 22 runs, 3 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €165,783

Lot Of Joy 2 flat wins

€49,551.70 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 88 6/1 HR88 James Doyle 9.2 nk nk 3rd to Star Harbour 9.7 CUR 30 JUN 10rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd William Buick 9.2 13L 11th of 31 to The Shunter 9.1 NEWMARKET 14 OCT 23 hcp 2m 2f Sft 25/1 HR95 B.M. Coen 9.6 12L 11th of 30 to Magellan Strait 8.11 CUR 24 SEP 23 hcp (0-110)2m 165yds Sft

12 ALPHONSE LE GRANDE (Ire)

Bet Small Win Big Syndicate Owner

Mrs C O’Leary MEATH Trainer

Mr B M Coonan (7) Jockey

TStrap, 30

Age 5 Drawn 19

Recent Finishes 67-5111

Weight 11-04

Breeding g Bay by Sea The Stars - Dolce Strega (Zoffany) Bred by Renzo Forni Colours YELLOW & WHITE DIAMONDS, white sleeves, white stars on cap

Chester Plate and Northumberland Vase winner, progressive stayer, likely to be in the mix Probable SP: 9/2

Career record 29 runs, 5 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 17 % Prize-money earned €96,684

Alphonse Le Grande 5 flat wins €88,847.10 -- Handicap Rating 87

Hollie Doyle 9.10 (TS) won 1 1/4L 1 1/2L from Show No Fear 8.8 and Bringbackmemories (FR) 9.5 NEWCASTLE 29 JUN 14rn hcp 2m 56yds AWT 3min 41.6sec

William Buick 8.10 (TS) won 2 1/4L 1 3/4L from Hamsiyann 9.9 and Law of The Sea (GB) 9.11 CHESTER 10 MAY 16rn hcp 2m 2f 140yds Gd / Frm 4min .2sec

5/2Fav HR64 J.A. Heffernan 10.1 (TS) won 3 3/4L 3/4L from Chopsticks 9.6 and Brave Thought 9.7 DUN 26 MAR 14rn hcp (47-65)1m 4f Std 2min 37.8sec

13 SPASIBA (Fr)

Friends Of Paolo Partnership Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer

Miss J Townend Jockey

216

Age 5 Drawn 14

Recent Finishes 13-692Weight 11-04

Breeding g Chesnut by Ultra - Roubaix (Acclamation)

Bred by M Erwan Robin, Mme Albane Robin & Mme Carine Robin

Colours RED, white cross of lorraine, white & red striped sleeves, red & white striped cap

Has run only four times since a maiden win for Paddy Twomey in 2022, an intriguing runner Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €13,326 Spasiba (FR) 1 flat win €7,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 87

8/1 P.T. Enright 11.7 1 3/4L 2nd to Joyau De Thaix (FR) 10.13 LIM 26 DEC 23 18rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy

25/1 HR91 W.J. Lee 9.2 (V) (TS) 9 1/2L 9th of 17 to Brazil 8.7 here 4 AUG 23 Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Yld 11/2 HR92 W.J. Lee 9.12 6L 6th of 7 to Taipan (FR) 9.7 KILL 16 MAY 23 1m 6f 44yds Gd/Yld

The Connacht Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap (70-100)

14 LORD ERSKINE (Ire)

Exors of the Late Jeremiah Nolan Owner

H Rogers LOUTH Trainer

Miss M Walsh (7) Jockey

Blinkers, 7

Age 11 Drawn 15

Recent Finishes 2-61677

Weight 11-02

Breeding g Bay by Fast Company - Lindoras Grace (Galileo)

Bred by Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd

Colours RED & WHITE HALVED, white diamonds on cap

Veteran dual-purpose performer, stays well but hard to fancy after recent Ballinrobe run Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 57 runs, 11 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 19 % Prize-money earned €272,830 Lord Erskine 7 flat wins €130,129.00 4 N.H. wins €110,607.00 -- Handicap Rating 85

14/1 HR87 Siobhan Rutledge 9.9 (BK) 10L 7th of 8 to La Dame Blanche 9.4 BAL 22 JUL hcp 1m 4f 178yds Sft 33/1 HR128 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.11 (BK) 18L 7th of 20fn, 24rn to Daddy Long Legs (FR) 11.4 PUN 30 APR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 149yds Yld 150/1 HR87 Siobhan Rutledge 9.6 (BK) 14L 6th of 7 to Kyprios 9.6 NAV 27 APR Listed 1m 6f Gd/Yld

15 MT LEINSTER (Ire)

Mrs A F Mee

Owner

John C McConnell MEATH

Trainer

Mr A P Ryan (7)

Jockey

CPiece, 29 Age 10 Drawn 5

Recent Finishes 0-p7009

Weight 11-02

Breeding g Bay by Beat Hollow - Sixhills (Sabrehill)

Bred by Mrs J M Mullins

Colours EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, slvs. reversed, red cap

Talented sort in his prime for Willie Mullins, poor form in Flat handicaps this season Probable SP: 100/1

Career record 35 runs, 7 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €139,820 Mt Leinster 3 flat wins €24,190.00 4 N.H. wins €53,978.00 C -- Handicap Rating 85

150/1 HR90 D.W. O’Connor 9.4 (TS) 14L 9th of 10 to Star Harbour 9.7 CUR 30 JUN Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 150/1 HR93 D.W. O’Connor 9.5 27L 10th of 11 to Saturn 9.0 CUR 5 JUN Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd 100/1 HR96 Siobhan Rutledge 10.3 21L 13th of 17 to Fairytale Princess 9.0 CUR 26 MAY Ext hcp 1m 6f Yld

16 BALTIC BIRD (GB)

William Durkan Owner

William Durkan DUBLIN Trainer

Mr J C Barry Jockey 19

Age 5 Drawn 3

Recent Finishes 50-7144 Weight 11-01

Breeding g Bay by Frankel - Baltic Baroness (Shamardal)

Bred by Ammerland Verwaltung Gmbh & Co Kg Colours ROYAL BLUE, royal blue & white hooped sleeves, white cap, royal blue spots

Not a bad run in a 1m6f conditions race last time, others have stronger credentials Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 18 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €45,555 Baltic Bird (GB) 1 flat win €6,942.80 2 N.H. wins €26,255.00 -- Handicap Rating 84 9/1 C.D. Hayes 9.11 (H) 1 1/2L 1/2L hd 4th to Extensio 8.11 FAIR 10 JUL 6rn 1m 6f Gd 11/4Fav HR127 O.R. Brown 10.12 (H) ns 7 1/2L 7L 4th to Happy Jacky 11.4 KILB 17 JUN 14rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 100yds Gd 10/1 HR121 O.R. Brown 10.9 (H) won 1 3/4L hd from Western Walk 11.12 and Linden Arden 10.9 BAL 27 MAY 15rn hcp hdl 2m 6f 131yds Gd

17 DADS LAD (Ire)

Whitegrass Racing Syndicate Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer Miss R Dudfield (7) Jockey

TStrap, 23

Age 9 Drawn 13

Recent Finishes -0p-460 Weight 11-00

Breeding g Chesnut by Eliot - Little Jess (Gay’s Best Boy) Bred by Michael Bates Colours EMERALD GREEN & WHITE HALVED, emerald green sleeves, white cap, emerald green star Five wins over jumps, lightly raced on Flat, soundly beaten behind Enniskerry at Listowel Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 25 runs, 6 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 24 % Prize-money earned €90,299 Dads Lad 1 flat win

€10,030.00 5 N.H. wins €71,384.20 C -- Handicap Rating 83 28/1 HR117 B. Hayes 10.10 (TS) 57L last of 14 to Petrol Head 10.7 BELW 6 JUL hcp hdl 2m 1f 40yds Gd 25/1 Miss R. Dudfield 10.7 (TS) 16L 6th of 10 to Enniskerry 11.0 LIST 2 JUN 1m 5f 80yds Gd 11/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.7 (TS) 4 1/4L 4 1/2L 30L 4th to Uxmal 9.12 KILL 14 MAY 4rn 1m 6f 44yds Sft

18 DUBAI LEADER (GB)

Donal Kinsella Owner

Donal Kinsella LOUTH Trainer

Ms L Dowdall (7) Jockey

H,T, 18

Age 5 Drawn 23

Recent Finishes 9516-05

Weight 11-00

Breeding g Bay by Golden Horn - Zaeema (Zafonic) Bred by Godolphin Colours BLACK, red chevron, white slvs., black & red hooped cap.

Showed massive improvement from his Irish debut when fifth at Leopardstown, more needed Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 13 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 23 % Prize-money earned €30,986 Dubai Leader (GB) 3 flat wins €26,956.30 -- Handicap Rating 83

66/1 HR83 Ms L. Dowdall 11.5 (H) 3 3/4L 5th of 11 to Seattle Creek (GB) 11.5 LEP 11 JUL 1m 7f Gd

40/1 HR84 N.G. McCullagh 10.2 (H) 35L 14th of 18 to Sixpack (GB) 9.7 FAIR 14 JUN hcp (50-85)1m 6f Gd Joe Fanning 9.2 (H) 12L 6th of 7 to Saratoga Gold (GB) 9.8 KEMPTON PARK 6 JUL 23 hcp (71-90)1m 3f 219yds AWT

19 PINOT GRIS (Ire)

Basil Holian

Owner

Gavin Cromwell MEATH

Trainer

Mr D G Lavery

Jockey 29

Age 4 Drawn 11 Recent Finishes 23-4315 Weight 11-00

Breeding g Grey by Mastercraftsman - Zamira (New Approach) Bred by John Malone Colours PURPLE, pink hoop, purple sleeves, pink cap Could be peaking at the right time for this following a

20 SIRIUS (Fr)

Coldunell Limited

Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW

Trainer

Mr D H Dunsdon

Jockey

Hood, 31

Age 5 Drawn 16

Recent Finishes 4215/-0

Weight 10-13

Breeding f Brown by Ectot - Across The Sky (Cape Cross)

Bred by M Sylvain Vidal

Colours ROYAL BLUE, maroon epaulettes, royal blue cap

Two wins in France, the least likely of the stable’s four runners judged on Curragh run Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 11 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €36,428 Sirius (FR) -- Handicap Rating 82

33/1 HR83 B.M. Coen 9.13 15L 15th of 17 to Golden Temple 9.0 CUR 28 JUN Ext hcp 2m Gd

Thomas Trullier 8.10 4L 5th of 7 to Ottilien (FR) 8.10 SAINT-CLOUD 9 SEP 22 Listed 1m 4f Gd /Sft T TRULLIER 9.3 won 1 1/2L hd from Secession (FR) 9.4 and La Fille du Sud 9.4 CLAIREFONTAINE 9 JUL 22 10rn hcp 1m 3f Gd /Sft

21 NIBIRU (Ire)

John Breslin Owner

Mrs C O’Leary MEATH Trainer

Jockey

RESERVES

B,T, 27

Age 9 Drawn 6

Recent Finishes 0-81008

Weight 10-13

Breeding g Bay by Casamento - Cnocan Gold (Danehill Dancer)

Bred by Maurice Regan Colours EMERALD GREEN, yellow sleeves, white cap, yellow spots

First reserve, out of sorts since winning at Dundalk in February, hard to be confident Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 51 runs, 6 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €117,386 Nibiru 3 flat wins €26,094.00 3 N.H. wins €39,246.50 -- Handicap Rating 82

100/1 D. King 11.12 (TS) 71L 8th of 9fn, 12rn to Bowmore 11.12 TIPP 2 JUL beg.ch 2m 1f 70yds Gd/Yld

14/1 HR82 D. King 9.9 (BK) 61L 17th of 18 to Sixpack (GB) 9.7 FAIR 14 JUN hcp (50-85)1m 6f Gd D. King 11.1 (CP) (TS) 59L 12th of 12fn, 17rn to Pickanumber 10.7 HAYDOCK PARK 11 MAY hcp hdl Grade C 1m 7f 144yds Gd

22 ASTAR (Ire)

Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd Owner D K Weld KILDARE Trainer

Jockey

Age 4 Drawn 1

Recent Finishes 3210-48

Weight 10-12

Breeding f Chesnut by Sea The Stars - Meri Shika (Spirit One) Bred by Newtown Anner Stud Colours BEIGE, dark blue cross of lorraine & sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star

Second reserve, has run well at this venue in the past, going beyond 1m5f for first time Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €21,182 Astar 1 flat win €7,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 81

11/2 HR82 J.J.G. Ryan 10.0 (H) 4 3/4L 8th of 10 to No Hassle 9.6 LEP 6 JUN hcp (50-85)1m 4f 180yds Gd 12/1 HR82 C.D. Hayes 9.1 (H) 2 1/4L 2L 1L 4th to Boher Road 9.0 NAV 27 APR 16rn hcp 1m 5f Gd/Yld 28/1 HR83 L.F. Roche 9.2 41L 13th of 15 to Dancing Tango 9.7 NAAS 15 OCT 23 Listed 1m 3f 202yds Sft

23 ROYAL EAGLE (Ire)

David Monaghan & Adam Lord & Paddy Monaghan

Owner

Gordon Elliott MEATH

Trainer

Mr A J Lord (7) Jockey

Age 6 Drawn 8

Recent Finishes 06-0416 Weight 10-12

Breeding f Bay by Free Eagle - Nitya (Indian Ridge) Bred by Ms Anne Coughlan Colours EMERALD GREEN, black sleeves, black cap, white star

Third reserve, useful dual-purpose performer, possible each-way chance if getting a run Probable SP: No Odds Career record 23 runs, 6 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 26 % Prize-money earned €73,538 Royal Eagle 2 flat wins €19,175.00 4 N.H. wins €37,760.00 -- Handicap Rating 81

11/2 HR81 Mr A.J. Lord 11.0 4L 6th of 11 to Seattle Creek (GB) 11.5 LEP 11 JUL 1m 7f Gd 4/1Fav HR77 K.G. Kennedy 9.0 won 1/2L 1 1/4L from No Niki No 9.12 and No Hassle 9.9 BAL 24 JUN 12rn hcp (60-90)1m 5f Gd 2min 53.7sec 6/1 HR133 D.J Gilligan 11.0 4 1/2L 1 1/2L 4 1/2L 4th to Minx Tiara 11.0 KILL 12 MAY 7rn hdl Listed 2m 1f Gd/Yld

TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1, 4, 12, 17 BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 7, 8, 21 CPiece ON No. 10, 15 BLINKERS ON No. 14 H,T ON No. 18 Hood ON No 20

LAST YEAR 1st Teed Up, 2nd The Very Man, 3rd Shajak TRAINER Emmet Mullins WEIGHT 10-13 TIME 3m 58.44 secs GOING heavy

BETTING FORECAST 9-2 Alphonse Le Grande, 5 Enfranchise, 6 Lot Of Joy, 13-2 Teed Up, 10 Pinot Gris, Shajak, Spasiba, 12 Enniskerry, Metier, 14 Sionnach Eile, 20 La Hacienda, Weston, 25 Baltic Bird, Lord Erskine, 33 Dads Lad, Dubai Leader, Sirius, 40 Drop The Anchor, 50 Chiricahua, 100 Mt Leinster

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7.10pm RACE 5

(Generously sponsored by the Connacht Hotel)

About 2 miles 179 yards. Starting from stalls.

Placepot

7.45pm RACE 6

The Grá Chocolates Handicap of €19,500 (60-90)

(Generously sponsored by Grá Chocolates)

An extended handicap for three years old only rated 60-90.

About 1 mile 4 furlongs 84 yards.

Starting from stalls.

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PREDICTION: COURAGEOUS STRIKE

RACE VERDICT

This looks an extremely tricky puzzle. Empress Alma has won her last two and she was impressive at Down Royal last time. However, she is up 12lbs and probably needs to improve again. KENTUCKY GAL is drawn wide here but she caught the eye staying on well over 9f at the Curragh last time and this trip could be right up her street. Castleheath and Ephesus are others to note.

Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: KENTUCKY GAL

Next Best: Ephesus

Winner €11,505 Second €3,900 Third €1,950 Fourth €975 Fifth €585 Sixth €390

NO / COLOURS HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

1 CRUDEN (GB)

Alpha Racing

Owner

Mrs John Harrington KILDARE

Trainer

Shane Foley Jockey

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

TStrap, 74

Age 3 Drawn 1

Recent Finishes 31

Weight 10-00

Breeding c Bay by Time Test - Amami (Peintre Celebre)

Bred by Beswick Brothers Bloodstock

Colours White, Red Winged A Logo And Seams, Red Cap, White Stars

Represents last year’s winning yard, won Limerick maiden, tough mark for handicap debut. Probable SP: 15/2

Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €9,625 Cruden (GB) 1 flat win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 88

85/40 S. Foley 9.6 (TS) won 1 1/4L 4 1/4L from Soul Of Spain 9.6 and Northern Sonas 9.6 LIM 16 MAY 6rn mdn 1m 3f 55yds Sft/Hvy 2min 38sec 15/2 S. Foley 9.8 (TS) hd 6L 3rd to Unavoidable 9.8 NAV 27 APR 12rn mdn 1m 2f Gd/Yld

2 EPHESUS (Ire)

M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg

Owner

A P O’Brien TIPPERARY

Trainer

Wayne Lordan Jockey

CPiece, 8

Age 3 Drawn 3

Recent Finishes 3241

Weight 9-13

Breeding c Chesnut by Galileo - Muwakaba (Elusive Quality) Bred by Capital Bloodstock Colours ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap

Made all at the Curragh, well drawn and should make a bold bid; cheekpieces retained. Probable SP: 11/2

Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €24,469 Ephesus 1 flat win €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 87

13/8Fav HR86 R.L. Moore 9.8 (CP) won 1 1/2L 3 3/4L from Rosso 9.8 and Kalkanli (GB) 9.8 CUR 21 JUL 11rn mdn 1m 4f Gd 2min 31.9sec 1/1Fav H.J. Horgan 9.3 1 3/4L 3 3/4L 4L 4th to Blackpool 9.5 LEP 20 JUN 7rn mdn 1m 4f 180yds Gd William Buick 9.7 1 1/4L 2nd to Mina Rashid (GB) 9.7 CHESTER 10 MAY 5rn mdn 1m 4f 63yds Gd /Frm

The Grá Chocolates Handicap (60-90)

3 HIMALAYAN HEIGHTS (Ire)

Abdulla Alkhalifa Owner

G M Lyons MEATH Trainer

Colin Keane Jockey

Age 3 Drawn 12

Recent Finishes 5221

Weight 9-11

Breeding c Bay by Camelot - Shambolique (Shamardal)

Bred by Sheikh Abdulla bin Isa Al-Khalifa

Colours ROYAL BLUE & LIGHT BLUE DIABOLO, light blue chevrons on sleeves, light blue star on cap

Won a Tipperary maiden over 12f last time out, could be on a tricky mark. Probable SP: 13/2

Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €12,805 Himalayan Heights 1 flat win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 85

9/4 C.T. Keane 9.5 won 1 1/2L 6L from Man O Work 10.0 and Final Entry 8.12 TIPP 29 MAY 11rn mdn 1m 4f 110yds Sft 2min 59.9sec 7/2 C.T. Keane 9.8 7 1/2L 2nd to Highbury (FR) 9.8 LEP 12 MAY 9rn mdn 1m 4f Gd 5/2Fav C.T. Keane 9.8 2 1/4L 2nd to Birdman 9.8 CK 26 APR 7rn mdn 1m 4f 25yds Sft

4 BROSNA TOWN (Ire)

Timothy P Murphy & L J Young Owner

D K Weld KILDARE Trainer

James Ryan (5) Jockey 45

Age 3 Drawn 13

Recent Finishes 8-41 Weight 9-09

Breeding g Bay by Awtaad - Jamm (Duke of Marmalade)

Bred by Mr Leslie Young Colours RED, black chevron, black chevrons on sleeves, red cap

Impressive at Fairyhouse but form has taken a few knocks, yard does well here. Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €12,300 Brosna Town 1 flat win €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 83

9/1

J.J.G. Ryan 9.1 won nk 2 1/4L from Sundance Sioux 9.3 and Dark Oak 9.1 FAIR 14 JUN 13rn mdn 1m 4f Gd 2min 37.5sec

9/4

5/1

5

C.D. Hayes 9.8 ns 1 3/4L 2 3/4L 4th to Castleheath 9.8 SLGO 15 MAY 7rn mdn 1m 2f 140yds Gd

C.D. Hayes 9.5 9 3/4L 8th of 13 to Messerschmitt 9.1 and Ritournelle 8.8 D/H first THU 5 OCT 23 mdn 1m 11yds Sft

HIGHLAND BLING (Ire)

OTI Racing & Bronsan Racing Owner

Mrs John Harrington KILDARE Trainer

Keithen Kennedy (7) Jockey

CPiece, 39 Age 3 Drawn 4 Recent Finishes 4410 Weight 9-08

Breeding g Bay by Highland Reel - Padma (Three Valleys)

Bred by Paul McEnery Colours NAVY BLUE & GOLD HOOPS, white sleeves, white cap, navy blue star Bombed out at Royal Ascot, needs to bounce back but stable did win this last year. Probable SP: 16/1

Career record 4 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €8,495 Highland Bling 1 flat win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 82

Rachel King 8.6 (CP) 47L last of 19 to Going The Distance 9.2 ASCOT 20 JUN hcp (0-105)1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm 5/1 S. Foley 9.8 (CP) won hd 5 1/2L from Teofimo 9.8 and The Ginger Wizard 9.8 FAIR 7 JUN 6rn mdn 1m 4f Gd 2min 37.4sec 16/1 S.T. McCullagh 9.5 7 1/2L ns 2L 4th to Highbury (FR) 9.8 LEP 12 MAY 9rn mdn 1m 4f Gd

6 NATURALLY NIMBLE (GER)

Sean & Bernardine Mulryan Owner

Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY Trainer Declan McDonogh Jockey

Age 3 Drawn 8 Recent Finishes 2-3425 Weight 9-08

Breeding g Bay by Too Darn Hot - Namera (Areion) Bred by Gestut Brummerhof Colours DARK BLUE, yellow panel, red cap

Ran well here on debut last year, well beaten when favourite for handicap debut last time. Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 5 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €7,594

Naturally Nimble (GER) -- Handicap Rating 82

6/5Fav HR84 D. McMonagle 10.4 8 1/2L 5th of 9 to Barnso (GB) 9.11 FAIR 30 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd

6/4Fav HR81 D. McMonagle 9.8 hd 2nd to Lady Doris 9.3 NAV 18 MAY 9rn mdn 1m 2f 30yds Gd/Yld 15/8 D. McMonagle 8.13 s/hd 1 1/2L hd 4th to Old Faithful (FR) 9.0 NAAS 11 MAY 4rn 1m 2f 84yds Gd

7 COURAGEOUS STRIKE (GB)

Giselle De Aguiar

Owner

Adrian Murray WESTMEATH

Trainer

Robert Whearty (5) Jockey 9

Age 3 Drawn 11

Recent Finishes 18-0316

Weight 9-06

Breeding g Chesnut by National Defense - Mademoiselle Marie (Evasive)

Bred by Sun Bloodstock SARL Colours PURPLE, white hoop, hooped sleeves, purple cap

Won 12f Curragh maiden in June, disappointed over 10f last time but back up in trip now. Probable SP: 18/1

Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €32,612 Courageous Strike (GB) 2 flat wins €22,051.80 -- Handicap Rating 80 8/1 HR80 D. Egan 9.6 6 1/4L 6th of 10 to Puturhandstogether 9.5 CUR 20 JUL Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 28/1 HR75 J.J.G. Ryan 9.3 won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Valleyoftheeagles 9.9 and Master Dunraven 10.1 CUR 28 JUN 18rn hcp (50-80)1m 4f Gd 2min 32.4sec 16/1 HR74 P.A. Harnett 9.10 nk 1 1/4L 3rd to Tachos 9.10 GOW 16 JUN 8rn hcp 1m 1f 100yds Gd

CASTLEHEATH (Ire)

Niall Slevin & Cathal Slevin

Owner

Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH

Trainer

Ben Coen

Jockey

Age 3 Drawn 2

Recent Finishes 61

Weight 9-03

Breeding c Bay by Elzaam - Ekagra (Barathea)

Bred by Leaf Stud Colours RED, white star, hooped sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow star

Had Brosna Town 4.5L behind when winning at Sligo, opening mark of 77 looks fair, chance. Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 2 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €7,625 Castleheath 1 flat win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 77 15/2 B.M. Coen 9.8 won ns 1 3/4L from Celestial Reign 9.8 and Imarajan 9.8 SLGO 15 MAY 7rn mdn 1m 2f 140yds Gd 2min 24.3sec 100/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.8 8 1/2L 6th of 12 to Unavoidable 9.8 NAV 27 APR mdn 1m 2f Gd/Yld

9 DONT DO DRAMAS (Ire)

AJ Partnership

Owner

Michael Mulvany MEATH

Trainer

Wesley Joyce (5) Jockey

Age 3 Drawn 6

Recent Finishes 651361

Weight 8-13

Breeding g Bay by Le Havre - Mutamarida (Teofilo)

Bred by Al Shira’aa Farms S A R L

Colours DARK GREEN & YELLOW CHEVRONS, dark green sleeves, yellow cap, dark green diamond

Handicap winner at 10.5f and 9.5f, may lack stamina for this test. Probable SP: 7/1

Career record 13 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 23 % Prize-money earned €20,784

Dont Do Dramas 3 flat wins €18,880.00 -- Handicap Rating 73

2/1Fav HR67 W. Joyce 9.1 won 2 1/4L nk from Jack Spriggins 9.12 and Nika Pika 9.8 BAL 22 JUL 7rn Ext hcp 1m 1f 126yds Sft 2min 11sec 13/2 HR67 W. Joyce 8.10 9 1/2L 6th of 9 to Barnso (GB) 9.11 FAIR 30 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 11/2 HR67 J.A. Powell 9.5 1L 1 1/4L 3rd to Granite Bay (GB) 9.12 ROS 20 MAY 9rn hcp (47-75)1m 4f 14yds Gd

10 TISCOMMONKNOWLEDGE (Ire)

All Rogues Have Friends Syndicate

Owner

Padraig Roche KILDARE

Trainer

Wayne Hassett (5)

Jockey

272

Age 3 Drawn 5

Recent Finishes 900721-

Weight 8-13

Breeding f Bay by Gleneagles - Gilded Reflection (Zoffany)

Bred by Mrs Noreen McManus

Colours DARK BLUE, yellow star, white sleeves, dark blue cap, yellow star

New trip may suit on pedigree but lacks a recent run, probably best watched. Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €11,907

Tiscommonknowledge 1 flat win €8,850.00 -- Handicap Rating 73

100/30 HR63 M.W Hassett 8.2 won 4L 3L from Mo Ghille Mar 9.6 and Rapid Mission (GB) 9.7 CUR 31 OCT 23 9rn Ext hcp 1m Hvy 1min 51.2sec

20/1 HR60 D.P. McDonogh 8.11 1 1/4L 2nd to Basilah Bear 9.4 NAAS 14 SEP 23 13rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 16/1 HR64 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 11L 7th of 9 to Lia Fail 9.11 SLGO 9 AUG 23 hcp 5f 160yds Sft

11 CHICK FLICK (Ire)

J Halley

Owner

Josh Halley TIPPERARY

Trainer

Andrew Slattery Jockey

Age 3 Drawn 7

Recent Finishes 6-5077

Weight 8-12

Breeding f Grey by Elusive Pimpernel - Katch Me Katie (Danehill)

Bred by Irish National Stud Colours MAROON, white epaulettes & chevrons on sleeves, qtd. cap

Well beaten behind Himalayan Heights last time, hard to make a case for. Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 5 runs Prize-money earned €442

Chick Flick -- Handicap Rating 72

50/1 HR75 A.J. Slattery 9.0 28L 7th of 11 to Himalayan Heights 9.5 TIPP 29 MAY mdn 1m 4f 110yds Sft

100/1 HR76 A.J. Slattery 9.3 13L 7th of 12 to Hasna 9.3 NAAS 29 APR mdn 1m 2f 84yds Yld

20/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 15L 10th of 11 to Port Fairy 9.3 DUN 13 APR mdn 1m 2f 150yds Std

12 KENTUCKY GAL (Ire)

Ms Olive Walsh

Owner

Anthony Mullins KILKENNY

Trainer

Rory Cleary Jockey

Age 3 Drawn 14

Recent Finishes 00713

Weight 8-09

Breeding f Bay by Churchill - Hold Me Now (Bernstein)

Bred by Newstead Breeding Llc Colours PURPLE, purple & pink check cap

Won on handicap debut at Gowran, stayed on well over 9f last time, this trip could suit Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €7,995 Kentucky Gal 1 flat win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 69

6/1 HR66 J. Velazquez 8.10 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Lord Church 9.4 CUR 28 JUN 21rn hcp (50-75)1m 1f Gd

40/1 HR58 R.P. Cleary 9.2 won nk 4L from Moltophino 9.8 and Help Me Rhonda 9.4 GOW 16 JUN 16rn hcp (47-70)7f Gd 1min 26.7sec 66/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.3 14L 7th of 14 to Raw Ability 9.3 GOW 3 JUN mdn 1m Gd

13 EMPRESS ALMA (Ire)

E Hughes & Carmel Yore & Darren Cahill & Kiva Cromwell Owner

Gavin Cromwell MEATH Trainer

Chris Hayes Jockey 10

Age 3 Drawn 9

Recent Finishes 508511

Weight 8-08

Breeding f Bay by Holy Roman Emperor - Almeria (Manduro)

Bred by M Downey & Kildaragh Stud Colours LIGHT BLUE & YELLOW STRIPES, yellow stars on sleeves, yellow & light blue striped cap

Improving filly is on a hat-trick, 12lb hike for Down Royal win, career best needed Probable SP: 9/2

Career record 7 runs, 2 wins Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €13,335

Empress Alma 2 flat wins €12,685.00 -- Handicap Rating 68

11/2 HR56 G.F. Carroll 9.0 won 5 1/2L nk from Highland Bells 8.2 and Question Of Class 9.12 DRYL 19 JUL 9rn Ext hcp 1m 5f Gd 2min 51.6sec

11/2 HR50 G.F. Carroll 9.0 won 1 1/4L 1 1/4L from Simple Endeavour (GB) 9.7 and Best Law 9.11 NAAS 6 JUL 11rn hcp (47-65)1m 2f 84yds Gd 2min 14.6sec

20/1 HR51 R. Whearty 8.4 3 1/2L 5th of 13 to Cloud Seeker (GB) 9.7 LIM 12 JUN hcp (47-70)1m 3f 110yds Gd/Frm

The Grá Chocolates Handicap

14 THERE’S NO LIMIT (Ire)

AP Partnership

Owner

Cian Collins MEATH

Trainer

Jamie Powell (3) Jockey

CPiece, 10

Age 3

Drawn 10

Recent Finishes 4-55914

Weight 8-07

Breeding g Grey by No Nay Never - Mixfeeling (Red Ransom)

Bred by Bannixtown Stud

Colours RED, large royal blue spots, yellow sleeves, royal blue spots, yellow cap, royal blue spots

Won a claimer at Ballinrobe, 1lb out of the handicap here, up against it Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 13 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €18,222

There’s No Limit 1 flat win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 66

7/1 J. Kearney 10.9 (CP) 6 1/2L 5 1/2L 2 3/4L 4th to Inspire Hope 10.7 KILL 19 JUL 11rn mdn hdl 2m 1f Gd 11/1 HR57 J. Kearney 9.7 (CP) won 1/2L 7 1/2L from Tartaraghan 9.8 and Heliogabalus 9.9 BAL 24 JUN 8rn 1m 1f

Gd 2min 9sec 22/1 HR60 D.P. McDonogh 9.4 (CP) 9L 9th of 16 to Kentucky Gal 9.2 GOW 16 JUN hcp (47-70)7f Gd TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1 CPiece ON No. 2, 5, 14 Long Handicap: There’s No Limit 8-6 (118)

LAST YEAR 1st Youcrackmeup, 2nd Astar, 3rd Fratas TRAINER Mrs John Harrington WEIGHT 9-7

BETTING FORECAST 9-2 Empress Alma, 11-2 Ephesus, 6 Brosna Town, 13-2 Himalayan Heights, 7 Dont Do Dramas, 15-2 Cruden, 10 Kentucky Gal, 12 Naturally Nimble, Tiscommonknowledge, 14 Castleheath, 16 Highland Bling, 18 Courageous Strike, 25 There’s No Limit, 33 Chick Flick

RACE RESULT

GalwayGalway LEADING JOCKEYS SINCE 2020

KEY STAT

Mrs John Harrington (Highland Bling) has previously targeted Galway’s 7:45, winning it 3 times in the last 3 seasons. Source: Racing Post

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8.15pm RACE 7

(Generously sponsored by Monami Construction)

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. About 2 miles 130 yards.

RACE PREDICTOR

PREDICTION: CAUSE FOR COMMENT

RACE VERDICT

This looks less competitive than one might expect for the opening bumper of the festival. The homebred CAUSE FOR COMMENT is strongly appealing on pedigree and is sure to be well prepared for this first assignment. Order Of The Dance is another potentially interesting newcomer. Chanceawetmorning and Delta Force are the pick of the those who have run. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post

1 AT THE WINGS (Ire)

Stones & Homes Syndicate

Owner

Norman Lee GALWAY

Trainer

Mr J C Barry Jockey

Hood, 11

Age 4

Recent Finishes 5

Weight 11-10

Breeding g Bay by Wings of Eagles - Assidua (Anshan)

Bred by Parkville Stud

Colours EMERALD GREEN, white star, white sleeves, emerald green stars, white cap, black stars

Beaten 25l in fifth on recent debut at Killarney, unlikely to be good enough Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €210 At The Wings 25/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.10 (H) 25L 5th of 11 to Not

2 BLENHEIM LAKE (GB)

Miss Rachel O’Neill Owner

John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW Trainer

Mr H C Swan (3) Jockey

3

Age 4

Recent Finishes Weight 11-10

Breeding g Bay by Churchill - Clear Water (Hard Spun)

Bred by Mr Tugay Akman

Colours BLACK, yellow braces, hooped sleeves, yellow cap

Dam was a 7f Listed winner in Germany, has changed hands cheaply on two occasions Probable SP: 16/1

BONNEBOSQ (Fr)

Pierre Manigault

Owner

Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY

Trainer

Ms T Kingsley (7) Jockey

Made the frame for the first time when

CPiece, 24

Age 4

Recent Finishes p6594

Weight 11-10

Breeding g Bay by Castle Du Berlais - Bernieres (Montjeu)

Bred by S A Franklin Finance

Colours YELLOW & PURPLE STRIPES, white cap

The Monami Construction Flat Race

4 CAUSE FOR COMMENT (Fr)

Mrs J M Mullins Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer

Mr P W Mullins Jockey

5

Age 4

Recent Finishes

Weight 11-10

Breeding g Bay by Cokoriko - Pink Hat (Presenting)

Bred by Mme Jacky Mullins

Colours EMERALD GREEN, pink diamond & sleeves, white cap

Dam won both bumper starts and has produced four winners for the stable, obvious chance Probable SP: 5/4

CHANCEAWETMORNING (Ire)

Miss Rachel O’Neill Owner

John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW Trainer

Age 4

Recent Finishes 3

Weight 11-10

Mr D G Lavery Jockey 84

Breeding g Bay by Snow Sky - Jim’s Article (Definite Article)

Bred by Mr Paddy Sinnott

Colours BLACK, yellow braces, hooped sleeves, blue cap

Capable of building on a fair third on his debut at Down Royal twelve weeks ago Probable SP: 15/2

Career record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €900

Chanceawetmorning 12/1 Mr P. Hanlon 11.3 6L 4L 3rd to Marlacoo 11.3 DRYL 6 MAY 12rn Bumper 2m 180yds Gd

6 DELTA FORCE (GB)

Cathal Byrnes Owner

C Byrnes LIMERICK Trainer

Mr R W Barron (5) Jockey 45

Age 4

Recent Finishes 424

Weight 11-10

Breeding g Bay by Fastnet Rock - Dalkova (Galileo)

Bred by Godolphin Colours DARK GREEN & WHITE DIAMONDS, dark green sleeves, white cap

Respected on the strength of Leopardstown second in March, moderate effort at Newton Abbot Probable SP: 5/1

Career record 3 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €3,111 Delta Force (GB)

P. Byrnes 10.8 3/4L 4 1/4L 1L 4th to Alan de Banks 11.2 NEWTON ABBOT 14 JUN 8rn Bumper 2m 167yds Gd 28/1 Kevin A Murphy 10.10 2 1/2L 2nd to Glynn Brae 10.10 LEP 3 MAR 8rn Bumper 2m Sft 18/1 Mr A.D. Bustin 11.3 31L 5th to Colcannon(disq) 11.2 PUN 21 FEB 6rn Bumper 2m 148yds Hvy

7 HIGH COURT CAVE (Ire)

Victor McCrea

Owner

Noel C Kelly DERRY

Trainer

Mr O McGill (7)

Jockey

Age 4

Recent Finishes 4f1

Weight 11-10

Breeding g Bay by Court Cave - Bury The Evidence (Phoenix Reach)

Bred by Barry Moorhead

Colours ORANGE & PURPLE CHEVRONS, orange sleeves, check cap

Point winner at Toomebridge for this trainer/rider combination, dam showed little Probable SP: 20/1 High Court Cave (PtoP) 11/10FF O McGill won 1/2L nk from Hurricane Pat and Orders Anthem TOOMEBRIDGE 11-MAY-24 10r5f Mdn 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 3/1 O McGill fell in race won by Theflyingking LOUGHANMORE 27-APR-24 9r8f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 5/1 O McGill 4th to Banter At The Bar (GB) PORTRUSH 23-MAR-24 6r5f Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy

8 JACK BOONER (Ire)

Paddy J McInerney Owner

Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH Trainer

Mr E Finegan (7)

Jockey

Age 4

Recent Finishes Weight 11-10

Breeding g Chesnut by Getaway - Parkview Delight (Oscar)

Bred by Mr Daniel Keating

Colours DARK BLUE, light blue star & sleeves, light blue cap, dark blue star

Unraced dam is a half-sister to Tony Martin’s smart hurdle/chase winner Gallant Oscar Probable SP: 20/1

9 KAIKOURA (Fr)

David L’Estrange Owner

J P Dempsey KILDARE Trainer

Mr F Maguire Jockey 199

Career record 1 runs

Age 4

Recent Finishes 7

Weight 11-10

Breeding g Bay by Beaumec De Houelle - L’aumance Girl (Astarabad)

Bred by M Philippe Thiriet, S A R L Charel Bloodstock & M Vincent le Roy Colours EM. GREEN & WHITE DIABOLO, white sleeves, em. green armlet, em. green & white quartered cap

Faded in the final quarter-mile at Naas on only start last season, positive jockey booking Probable SP: 14/1

Kaikoura (FR) 14/1 Mr D.G. Lavery 11.10 23L 7th of 14 to Shuttle Diplomacy (FR) 11.10 NAAS 12 JAN Bumper 2m Sft

10 KNOWING ME (Ire)

Mrs B Queally

Owner

Declan Queally WATERFORD

Trainer

Mr C W Reddy (7) Jockey

Age 4

Recent Finishes Weight 11-10

Breeding g Bay by Pour Moi - Whats Anothershuil (Bach)

Bred by Mr Brett Merry

Colours WHITE & BLACK CHEVRONS, white sleeves, black stars, white cap, black star

Unraced dam is from a strong staying familyt, young jockey has ridden winners in the US Probable SP: 12/1

11 MOUNT MANDELA (Ire)

Blind Squirrels Syndicate

Owner

P J Rothwell WICKLOW

Trainer

Mr J L Gleeson (5) Jockey 78

Age 4

Recent Finishes u4

Weight 11-10

Breeding g Bay by Mount Nelson - Golden Flowerpower (King’s Theatre) Bred by Ms M Kavanagh

Colours BLACK, black & pink check sleeves, check cap

Fourth on the second of two bumper outings, unlikely to be good enough in this company Probable SP: 33/1

Mount Mandela (PtoP) 5/1 J Dunne 2L 4th to Sergeant Fury BARTLEMY 12-MAY-24 11r8f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 3/1 J W Hendrick u.r. in race won by Koktail Brut (FR) CASTLETOWN-GEOGHEGAN 14-APR-24 8r2f Mdn 3m Sft

12 ORDER OF THE DANCE (Ire)

Aidan J Ryan

Owner

E J O’Grady TIPPERARY

Trainer

Mr D O’Connor Jockey

Age 4

Recent Finishes Weight 11-10

Breeding g Bay by Order of St George - Oscar’s Beauty (Oscar)

Bred by Liam O’Regan

Colours BLACK & YELLOW CHEVRONS, yellow sleeves, black armlet, black & yellow striped cap

Failed to sell as a store last year but has to be taken seriously with Derek O’Connor up Probable SP: 11/2

13 AMINA (GER)

Pimlico Racing Amina/Munster Van Centre

Owner

John C McConnell MEATH

Trainer

Mr F R Buckley (7) Jockey

TStrap,

Age 4

Recent Finishes Weight 11-03

Breeding f Bay by Zarak - Atiana (Samum)

Bred by Gestut Hof Ittlingen Colours BEIGE, purple sleeves, beige cap

Half-sister to Altobelli who won a bumper for Harry Fry on debut, wears a tongue-tie Probable SP: 16/1

14 FOOL’S ERRAND (Ire)

Miss Rachel O’Neill

Owner

John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW

Trainer

Mr G Daly (7) Jockey 11

Age 4

Recent Finishes 608 Weight 11-03

Breeding f Bay by Valirann - Julimark (Accordion) Bred by Miss R O’Neill Colours BLACK, yellow braces, hooped sleeves, red cap

Soundly beaten on all three starts, seems safe to leave out of calculations Probable SP: 100/1

Career record 3 runs Prize-money earned €110

Fool’s Errand

150/1 Miss A.T. McCarthy 10.10 36L 8th of 11 to Not Now Darling 10.10 KILL 18 JUL Bumper 2m 1f Gd

66/1 Miss A. Hourigan 11.0 61L last of 14 to Versace Twentyone 11.4 ROS 8 JUL Bumper 1m 7f 204yds Gd

25/1 Mr F. Maguire 11.6 11L 6th of 7 to Glannagaullitehous 11.4 TRAM 1 JUN Bumper 2m 50yds Gd/Yld HOOD ON No. 1 CPIECE ON No. 3 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 13

LAST YEAR 1st My Great Mate, 2nd Arctic Gale, 3rd Topgun Simmy TRAINER W P Mullins WEIGHT 11-10 TIME 4m 4.40 secs GOING soft

BETTING FORECAST 5-4 Cause For Comment, 5 Delta Force, 11-2 Order Of The Dance, 15-2 Chanceawetmorning, 12 Knowing Me, 14 Kaikoura, 16 Amina, Blenheim Lake, 20 High Court Cave, Jack Booner, 25 At The Wings, Bonnebosq, 33 Mount Mandela, 100 Fool’s Errand

RACE RESULT

TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

RACE 1: 4.50PM

THE GALMONT HOTEL & THE GALWAY BAY HOTEL NOVICE HURDLE

OF €21,000 (Generously sponsored by the Galmont Hotel & the Galway Bay Hotel) Winner will receive €12,600 (Penalty Value: €12,390), Second will receive €4,200, Third will receive €2,100, Fourth will receive €1,050, Fifth will receive €630 Sixth will receive €420. A novice hurdle for four years old only that have not won more than one hurdle race. About 2 miles 130 yards. €189 to enter, €21 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race 7lb extra. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 2: 5.25PM

THE EASYFIX HANDICAP HURDLE OF €17,000 (95-109) (Generously sponsored by Easyfix) Winner will receive €10,200 (Penalty Value: €10,030), Second will receive €3,400, Third will receive €1,700, Fourth will receive €850, Fifth will receive €510, Sixth will receive €340. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 95-109. About 2 miles 130 yards. €153 to enter, €17 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Handicaps calculated 24th July. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 3: 6.00PM

THE EVENTUS IRISH EBF (C & G) MAIDEN OF €20,000 (Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series Race) (Generously sponsored by Eventus and the Irish EBF (€4,000)) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600 Sixth will receive €400. For two years old colts and geldings only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 7 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. (If the winning horse in this race is eligible for the Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series, Goffs will pay €50,000 to the winner. There are a maximum of ten bonuses available to be won. Please contact Goffs for further information). Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 4: 6.40PM

THE CLAYTON HOTEL GALWAY HANDICAP OF €17,000 (50-80) (Generously sponsored by the Clayton Hotel) Winner will receive €10,200 (Penalty Value: €10,030), Second will receive €3,400, Third will receive €1,700, Fourth will receive €850, Fifth will receive €510, Sixth will receive €340. An extended handicap for three years old only rated 50-80. About 7 furlongs. €153 to enter, €17 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated 24th July. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 5: 7.10PM

THE CONNACHT HOTEL (Q.R.) HANDICAP OF €110,000 (70-100) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (Generously sponsored by the Connacht Hotel) Winner will receive €66,000 (Penalty Value: €64,900), Second will receive €22,000, Third will receive €11,000, Fourth will receive €5,500, Fifth will receive €3,300, Sixth will receive €2,200. An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 70-100 that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 22nd July, 2024, at least one of those runs having been over a distance of eleven furlongs or more on or after 1st June, 2023. About 2 miles 179 yards. €550 to enter on July 17th €440 extra if forfeit not declared by July 24th and €110 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Riders will receive allowances under Rule 52 (iii). Top weight after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st 2lb and the minimum weight is 10st 7lb. Closing Date: 17th July 2024. Handicaps calculated 23rd July. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Weights raised by 1lb.

RACE 6: 7.45PM

THE GRÁ CHOCOLATES HANDICAP OF €19,500 (60-90) (Generously sponsored by Grá Chocolates) Winner will receive €11,700 (Penalty Value: €11,505), Second will receive €3,900, Third will receive €1,950, Fourth will receive €975, Fifth will receive €585, Sixth will receive €390. An extended handicap for three years old only rated 60-90. About 1 mile 4 furlongs 84 yards. €175.50 to enter, €19.50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated 24th July. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 7: 8.15PM

THE MONAMI CONSTRUCTION FLAT RACE OF €17,000 (Generously sponsored by Monami Construction) Winner will receive €10,200 (Penalty Value: €10,030), Second will receive €3,400, Third will receive €1,700, Fourth will receive €850, Fifth will receive €510, Sixth will receive €340. An I.N.H. flat race for four years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. About 2 miles 130 yards. €153 to enter, €17 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 10lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

Galway’s Most Stylish Venue this Race Week

The Galmont has become synonymous with the best in hospitality and post-event fun.

Join us for the highly anticipated line-up of superb musical entertainment or why not indulge in a delicious selection of food and drinks in Marinas Restaurant, perfect for a catch up with friends after your fun at the track.