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Guinness is proud to continue its longstanding association with the Galway Races Festival. The fact that this partnership has been intact since 1965 and remains so strong is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the current Galway Races team and countless others that came before them. The festival is a landmark occasion in the racing and social calendar and we are delighted to continue to play a part in making a contribution towards what is a key highlight of the year for many in Ireland.

Racegoers have always enjoyed hugely exciting and memorable moments at Ballybrit and this year promises to be no di erent. We are looking forward to the Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap, the richest Hurdle race ever to be run in Ireland, with the much-coveted trophy and staggering prize fund of €270,000.

On behalf of Guinness and Diageo Ireland, I would like to extend my congratulations to the Galway Race Committee as they celebrate 155 years of this incredible event. To continually organise such an entertaining experience is a monumental achievement. We wish the many loyal racegoers who support both Guinness and the Galway Races an exciting and successful 2024 festival.

Barry O'Sullivan Managing Director, Diageo

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THURSDAY 1st AUGUST

WELCOME BACK TO BALLYBRIT

On behalf of the Galway Race Committee and the team at Galway Racecourse, we’re delighted you have joined us on the fourth day of the Galway Races Summer Festival where we have eight exciting races to look forward to, including the feature race on the card the €270,000 Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap.

We would like to thank today’s sponsor Guinness who generously sponsor the entire card for their continued support and we hope that they and their guests have an enjoyable day.

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.

Today is of course Ladies Day and this year is a special one with such a huge cash prize on offer! €10,000 cash for the Best Dressed Lady and €3,000 cash for Best Hat. A special thank you to the Connacht Hospitality Group for their support with this competition. We are sure it will be a great occasion and wish you all the best of luck.

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

Wishing you all a great days racing with us here in Ballybrit.

Best wishes,

Mr. Anthony M. Ryan

Mr. Michael Moloney Chairman Chief Executive, Galway Racecourse

L O VE LY D A Y FOR A

2.10pm RACE 1

(Generously sponsored by Guinness)

A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase.

About 2 miles 6 furlongs 111 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: PINK IN THE PARK

RACE VERDICT

A difficult race with question marks about some horses that would normally be leading fancies, such as Ambitious Fellow after his recent display at Wexford and Pink In The Park after a disappointing run over hurdles. Lisnamult Lad is a likely improver, while Sempo sets the standard on his old form. Preference is for STUZZIKINI, who can be slow to warm up, but will come home well and has two solid runs in beginnners chases this summer. [Justin O’Hanlon] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: STUZZIKINI Next Best: Pink In The Park

NO / COLOURS HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

1 AMBITIOUS FELLOW (Ire)

Straffan Racing Partnership

Owner

Peter Fahey KILDARE

Trainer

Keith Donoghue Jockey

/ FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

CPiece, 19

Age 8

Recent Finishes 5-pf03p

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Fame And Glory - Native Beauty (King’s Theatre)

Bred by John Noonan

Colours BEIGE, black seams, hooped cap

Cheekpieces tried here and respected if the return to Ballybrit lights a spark Probable SP: 6/1

Career record 20 runs, 5 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €147,411 Ambitious Fellow 5 N.H. wins €138,945.00 C

7/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 p.u. in race won by Monbeg Park 11.12 WEX 13 JUL 14rn beg.ch 2m 3f 110yds Gd

6/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 1 3/4L 4 3/4L 3rd to Mayor’s Walk 11.5 LIM 23 MAY 11rn beg.ch 2m 3f 160yds Gd

50/1 HR138 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.6 13L 12th of 21fn, 23rn to Chapeau De Soleil 11.0 PUN 4 MAY Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 4f 118yds Sft

2 CLOUGHROE (Ire)

Gerald Love

Owner

Paul John Gilligan GALWAY

Trainer

Danny Gilligan (3)

Jockey

TStrap, 24

Age 6

Recent Finishes 595527

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Sans Frontieres - Capparoe Cross (Saddlers’ Hall)

Bred by N Davis

Colours DARK GREEN, large yellow spots, white sleeves, maroon cap

Chase debut here and his hurdle rating of 93 leaves him with loads to find Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 11 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €4,326 Cloughroe

6/1 HR94 J.G. Gilligan 11.6 29L 7th of 12fn, 16rn to Smitty Bacall 11.6 ROS 8 JUL hcp hdl (80-95)3m 149yds Gd

5/1 HR94 J.G. Gilligan 11.9 (TS) 26L 2nd to Desert Cave 11.5 KILB 17 JUN 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)3m 100yds Gd 11/2 HR95 J.G. Gilligan 11.0 (TS) 13L 5th of 11fn, 12rn to The Truant 11.8 SLGO 11 JUN hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f 182yds Gd

The Guinness Beginners Steeplechase

3 DARTAN (GB)

Killian McDonnell

Owner

Matthew J Smith MEATH

Trainer

James Smith (7) Jockey

B,T, 257

Age 7

Recent Finishes 115009Weight 11-12

Breeding g Grey by Reliable Man - Desabina (Big Shuffle)

Bred by Gestut Rottgen

Colours YELLOW, red cross sashes, hooped sleeves & cap

Not seen since down the field in a 3m handicap hurdle at Cheltenham in November Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 26 runs, 8 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 30 % Prize-money earned €79,358

Dartan (GB) 5 flat wins €45,455.00 3 N.H. wins €25,075.00 J. Smith 11.2 (BK) (TS) 44L 9th of 12fn, 15rn to Buddy One 11.7 CHELTENHAM 18 NOV 23 hcp hdl 2m 7f 208yds Sft 17/2 HR92 B.M. Coen 9.8 (BK) (TS) 10L last of 12 to Ceallach 9.9 DUN 13 OCT 23 hcp (70-100)1m 4f Std 40/1 HR93 L.F. Roche 9.4 (CP) (TS) 15L 12th of 30 to Magellan Strait 8.11 CUR 24 SEP 23 hcp (0-110)2m 165yds Sft

FRANCISCAN ROCK (Ire)

Michael O’Flynn & John F O’Flynn

Owner

M F Morris TIPPERARY

Trainer

Ricky Doyle Jockey

C,T, 27 Age 7

Recent Finishes f47-563 Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Fame And Glory - Mrs Dempsey (Presenting) Bred by Frank Motherway Colours YELLOW & RED CHEVRONS, hooped cap

Completed on the second of his two starts over fences last autumn at Naas; each-way shout Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 16 runs, 1 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €37,420 Franciscan Rock 1 N.H. win €7,670.00

5/1 HR135 R.A. Doyle 11.0 (CP) (TS) 4 1/2L 6L 3rd to Happy Jacky 10.7 CK 5 JUL 6rn hdl 3m Gd

66/1 HR135 R.A. Doyle 11.10 (CP) (TS) 15L 6th of 9fn, 11rn to Teahupoo (FR) 11.10 PUN 2 MAY hdl Grade 1 2m 7f 110yds Yld

R.A. Doyle 11.5 (CP) (TS) 9 1/2L 5th of 19fn, 21rn to Langer Dan 11.8 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 5f Sft

5 JUST THREE (Ire)

K & N Partnership Owner

Paul John Gilligan GALWAY

Trainer

Jack Gilligan (7) Jockey 13

Age 7

Recent Finishes 538685

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Soldier of Fortune - Close Flame (Westerner)

Bred by Close Holding Ltd

Colours ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN HALVED, sleeves reversed, red cap

Tailed off on chase debut at Killarney two weeks ago over too short a trip; up against it Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 11 runs, 4 places Prize-money earned €6,542

Just Three 80/1 J.G. Gilligan 10.9 45L last of 5fn, 6rn to Solitary Man 11.7 KILL 19 JUL nov.ch 2m 1f Gd 9/1 HR104 J.G. Gilligan 11.5 28L 8th of 15 to Now So Jake 11.12 CK 5 JUL mdn hdl 3m Gd 11/1 HR105 J.G. Gilligan 10.7 (TS) 41L last of 6fn, 7rn to Golden Temple 10.9 ROS 10 JUN nov.hdl 2m 4f 110yds Gd

LISNAMULT LAD (Ire)

Matthew Rogers

Owner

Ian Patrick Donoghue MEATH

Trainer

Donagh Meyler Jockey

Age 7

Recent Finishes 114-228

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Court Cave - Royal Stream (Alderbrook) Bred by Peter Deane Colours ORANGE & BLACK DIABOLO, halved sleeves, black star on cap

Not a factor on his chase debut at Kilbeggan in June; should improve a good deal for that Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 10 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 30 % Prize-money earned €35,487 Lisnamult Lad 3 N.H. wins €17,209.30 11/2 A.P. Kelly 11.10 62L 8th of 13fn, 14rn to Ashdale Bob 11.8 KILB 17 JUN beg.ch 2m 4f 51yds Gd Sean Bowen 11.9 (H) 1 1/4L 2nd to Tommie Beau 11.8 CARTMEL 27 MAY 12rn hcp hdl 3m 1f 83yds Gd 7/1 HR125 D. Meyler 11.1 (H) 1/2L 2nd to Bardenstown Lad (GB) 11.3 KILB 17 MAY 11rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 50yds Gd

SEMPO (Ire)

Martin O’Sullivan Owner

Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY Trainer

J J Slevin Jockey

TStrap, 92 Age 10

Recent Finishes 55//-28

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Oscar - Miss Cozzene (Solid Illusion) Bred by Cathal Ennis Colours ROYAL BLUE, white armlet, quartered cap

Sets the standard at his best and this is a good opportunity if he can produce Probable SP: 9/2

Career record 17 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €43,381 Sempo 2 N.H. wins €12,650.00

40/1 J.J. Slevin 11.12 27L 8th of 12fn, 14rn to Gorgeous Tom 11.12 PUN 1 MAY hdl 2m 3f 58yds Gd/Yld

12/1 J.J. Slevin 11.2 12L 2nd to Sir Gerhard 11.7 CK 31 MAR 5rn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 11/8Fav HR139 D. Meyler 11.2 (TS) 7 1/2L last of 5fn, 7rn to Cavalry Master 11.4 KILL 16 JUL 21 nov.ch 2m 7f Gd

STUZZIKINI (Ire)

VCS Versatile Coating Specialist Ltd & Francis Foran Owner

Gordon Elliott MEATH Trainer

Jack Kennedy Jockey

CPiece, 20 Age 6 Recent Finishes 9p0262 Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Champs Elysees - Cordially (Galileo) Bred by Dermot Kelly Colours DARK BLUE, pink sleeves, dark blue stars, dark blue cap

Can take time to get going but stays well and every chance of going close here Probable SP: 7/2

Career record 22 runs, 2 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €41,349 Stuzzikini 2 N.H. wins €18,290.00 -- Handicap Rating 123

7/2 Sam Ewing 11.12 (CP) 5L 2nd to Bardenstown Lad (GB) 11.12 KILB 12 JUL 11rn beg.ch 3m 1f 80yds Gd/Yld 16/1 K.C. Sexton 11.4 11L last of 6fn, 7rn to Reverend Hubert 11.10 PUN 9 JUN nov.ch 3m 147yds Gd 15/2 Sam Ewing 11.12 6L 2nd to Reverend Hubert 11.9 LIM 23 MAY 6rn beg.ch 2m 6f 160yds Gd/Frm

2.10pm RACE 1

9 WHAT PATH (Fr)

John Griffin

Owner

Sophie Leech GB Trainer

Danny Mullins Jockey

TStrap, 70

Age 7

Recent Finishes 4-34003

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Coastal Path - Quoi D’autre (Robin Des Champs)

Bred by Mrs M Pallot & Mr J C Pallot

Colours PINK, royal blue cross belts & sleeves

Third when trying to make all on his chase debut at Limerick; debuts for Sophie Leech Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 16 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €40,368

What Path (FR) 3 N.H. wins

€22,890.80 C

15/8 D.E. Mullins 11.12 (TS) 6L 5 1/2L 3rd to Reverend Hubert 11.9 LIM 23 MAY 6rn beg.ch 2m 6f 160yds Gd/Frm

33/1 HR133 B. Hayes 11.1 (TS) 32L 16th of 19fn, 25rn to Maxxum 11.4 PUN 2 MAY Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 110yds Yld

16/1 HR134 D.E. Mullins 11.6 (TS) 91L last of 10fn, 13rn to Mousey Brown 10.6 FAIR 30 MAR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 165yds Hvy

10 FAUX FUR (Fr)

Lakeside Racing Syndicate

Owner

Gordon Elliott MEATH

Trainer

Sam Ewing

Jockey 55

Age 5

Recent Finishes 5p10-72

Weight 11-05

Breeding f Bay by Wings of Eagles - Fabiola (Medicean)

Bred by E A R L Elevage des Loges

Colours RED & YELLOW STRIPES, red sleeves, red cap, yellow diamonds

Second in a 2m Clonmel beginners chase in June suggests she could be a better chaser Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 10 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €14,539

Faux Fur (FR) 1 N.H. win €7,670.00

10/1 K.C. Sexton 11.5 3L 2nd to Walnut Beach 11.12 CLON 7 JUN 10rn beg.ch 2m 85yds Gd

18/1 HR112 D.J Gilligan 11.8 19L 7th of 11 to All For Rachel 11.6 PUN 21 MAY hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f 134yds Gd/Yld

40/1 HR114 J.C. Gainford 11.3 16L 10th of 12 to Dragon’s Pass 10.1 THU 2 NOV 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 106yds Sft

11 PINK IN THE PARK (Ire)

Roaringwater Syndicate Owner W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer Paul Townend Jockey

Age 7 Recent Finishes 2-48507

Weight 11-05

Breeding f Bay by Walk In The Park - Pink Hat (Presenting) Bred by Mrs J M Mullins Colours RED, red & white hooped sleeves, white spots on cap

Second in a Grade 3 at Leopardstown in December but disappointing since; chasing debut Probable SP: 11/2

Career record 20 runs, 4 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €66,470 Pink In The Park 4 N.H. wins €29,795.00

7/2 Miss J. Townend 11.2 4 3/4L 7th of 14 to Williamstowndancer 11.2 LEP 20 JUN mdn 1m 7f Gd 40/1 HR131 K. Callaghan 10.8 19L 15th of 21fn, 23rn to Chapeau De Soleil 11.0 PUN 4 MAY Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 4f 118yds Sft Mr P. W. Mullins 11.10 12L 5th of 9fn, 11rn to Czech Her Out 10.7 AYR 20 APR hcp hdl 3m 70yds Sft CPiece ON No. 1, 8 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 2, 7, 9 BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 3 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 4

LAST YEAR 1st Mars Harper, 2nd Sir Argus, 3rd Grozni TRAINER Gordon Elliott WEIGHT 11-12 TIME 5m 42.50 secs GOING gd-yld

BETTING FORECAST 7-2 Stuzzikini, 9-2 Sempo, 11-2 Pink In The Park, 6 Ambitious Fellow, Lisnamult Lad, 10 Franciscan Rock, 12 Dartan, What Path, 14 Faux Fur, 16 Just Three, 33 Cloughroe

RACE RESULT

JUMP

IN WITH THIS JOCKEY

JUMP

IN WITH THIS JOCKEY

Paul Townend (Pink In The Park, Galway 2:10) has the best strike-rate having ridden 16 winners from 76 rides (21%) here in the last five years.

Source: Racing Post

Danny Gilligan (Cloughroe, Galway 2:10) has the best strike-rate having ridden 3 winners from 14 rides (21%) here in the last five years.

Source: Racing Post

172,514

people went racing in Galway, Ballinrobe & Roscommon in 2023

total direct and stimulated expenditure to the economy €104m

€6.7m

bloodstock sales by vendors

1,195

jobs linked directly & indirectly to racing

326 licensed trainers

registered breeders

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2.45pm RACE 2

(Registered as the Ballybrit Novice Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Guinness)

A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards. About 2 miles 2 furlongs 54 yards.

RACE PREDICTOR

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

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PREDICTION: SAYLAVEE

RACE VERDICT

An interesting race with a few of these potentially inconvenienced by the drop in trip, among them dual winner Reverend Hubert. Saylavee will be less so and should get much closer to Charles Byrnes’ charge than at Punchestown. Popova is likely to improve for her win at Tipperary, but the one to beat is ASHDALE BOB, the best of these over hurdle and a convincing winner at Kilbeggan on his return to fences. He might just get away with the drop in distance. [Justin O’Hanlon] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: ASHDALE BOB

Next Best: Saylavee

1 HORANTZAU D’AIRY (Fr)

Mrs S Ricci

Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW

Trainer

Danny Mullins Jockey

TStrap, 52

Age 7

Recent Finishes 227-112

Weight 11-05

Breeding g Bay by Legolas - Panzara D’airy (Cadoubel) Bred by Claude Yves Pelsy Colours PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap

Steps up in trip here and is stable second string but should acquit himself well Probable SP: 7/1

Career record 14 runs, 4 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €79,112 Horantzau D’airy (FR) 1 flat win €7,000.00 3 N.H. wins €25,370.00 -- Handicap Rating 142 13/8Fav K. Callaghan 11.4 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Je T’ai Porte 11.0 ROS 10 JUN 6rn nov.ch 2m 172yds Gd 4/5Fav P. Townend 11.8 (TS) won 6 1/2L hd from Gaelic Arc 11.2 and Hollow Games 11.8 CLON 18 APR 5rn chse 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 5/2 P. Townend 11.12 (TS) won 1 1/4L 6 1/2L from Paul Marvel (FR) 11.12 and Je T’ai Porte 11.5 LEP 4 MAR 10rn beg.ch 2m 1f Sft

2 REVEREND HUBERT (Ire)

James M Flaherty

Owner

C Byrnes LIMERICK

Trainer

Philip Byrnes

Jockey 13

Age 6

Recent Finishes 33-911u

Weight 11-05

Breeding g Chesnut by Zoffany - Bright Sapphire (Galileo)

Bred by Charlie Brooks Colours ROYAL BLUE, red disc, red spots on sleeves, royal blue cap, red spots

Still had a chance when unseating two out in a Killarney novice; will not be far away Probable SP: 100/30

Career record 24 runs, 6 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €63,749

Reverend Hubert 3 flat wins €20,469.20 3 N.H. wins €23,010.00 -- Handicap Rating 146 9/2 P. Byrnes 11.9 u.r. in race won by Solitary Man 11.7 KILL 19 JUL 6rn nov.ch 2m 1f Gd

9/2 S. Fitzgerald 11.10 won 2 1/4L 1/2L from Solitary Man 11.5 and Easy Fella 11.7 PUN 9 JUN 7rn nov.ch 3m 147yds Gd 10/11Fav P. Byrnes 11.9 won 6L 5 1/2L from Stuzzikini 11.12 and What Path (FR) 11.12 LIM 23 MAY 6rn beg.ch 2m 6f 160yds Gd/Frm 3 ANOTHER CHOICE (Ire)

Michael Hannon Owner

Matthew J Smith MEATH

Trainer

James Smith Jockey

Age 7

Recent Finishes p48-p14 Weight 11-01

Breeding g Bay by Hillstar - Luanna (Luso) Bred by Garryrichard Stud Colours EMERALD GREEN & WHITE HALVED, white & emerald green hooped sleeves, emerald green cap No match for Reverend Hubert at Punchestown; drop in trip might not suit entirely Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 19 runs, 3 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €33,870 Another Choice 3 N.H.

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The Guinness Open Gate Brewery Novice Steeplechase (Grade

ASHDALE BOB (Ire)

Diarmuid Horgan

Owner

Mrs John Harrington KILDARE

Trainer

Jack Kennedy Jockey

CPiece, 45

Age 9

Recent Finishes 352621

Weight 11-01

Breeding g Bay by Shantou - Ceol Rua (Bob Back)

Bred by Mrs Fiona McStay

Colours EMERALD GREEN, black stars

Back over fences with a convincing win over 2m4f at Kilbeggan in June; the one to beat Probable SP: 11/4

Career record 29 runs, 4 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €222,061

Ashdale Bob 4 N.H. wins €57,230.00

9/2 C.D Smithers 11.8 won 3 1/4L 7L from Thecompanysergeant (GB) 11.10 and Moonovercloon 11.8 KILB 17 JUN 14rn beg.ch 2m 4f 51yds Gd 22/1 HR144 C.D Smithers 11.5 2 3/4L 2nd to Maxxum 11.4 PUN 2 MAY 25rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 110yds Yld 9/1 HR144 C.D Smithers 11.5 (CP) 4 3/4L 6th of 9 to Lucky Zebo (GB) 10.5 CK 31 MAR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 3f Sft/Hvy

5 MERLIN GIANT (Fr)

Mrs A F Mee Owner

Emmet Mullins CARLOW Trainer

Donagh Meyler Jockey 312

Age 7

Recent Finishes 001003Weight 11-01

Breeding g Bay by Camelot - Moon Giant (Giant’s Causeway)

Bred by Mme Ilse Smits

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

Not seen since third in a valuable Curragh handicap in September; big ask on his chase bow Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 17 runs, 4 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 23 % Prize-money earned €98,661

Merlin Giant (FR) 1 flat win €6,490.00 3 N.H. wins €75,520.00 C

9/2Fav HR83 B.M. Coen 9.8 (CP) (TS) 3 1/4L 8L 3rd to Lord Erskine 9.1 CUR 24 SEP 23 11rn hcp (0-95)2m 165yds Sft 7/2Fav HR83 C.D. Hayes 8.7 (CP) 27L 13th of 14 to Satin (GB) 8.9 LEP 9 SEP 23 Ext hcp 1m 4f 180yds Gd 12/1 HR137 D. Meyler 11.0 (CP) 17L 10th of 14fn, 19rn to Zarak The Brave (FR) 11.5 here 3 AUG 23 Ext hcp hdl Grade 3 2m 11yds Gd/Yld

6 POPOVA (Ire)

David Maughan Owner

Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD Trainer

Rachael Blackmore Jockey

TStrap, 30 Age 7 Recent Finishes 134-801 Weight 10-08

Breeding f Chesnut by Ruler of The World - Meon Mix (Kayf Tara) Bred by Pier House Stud Colours YELLOW, emerald green star, striped sleeves & cap

Impressed on her chase debut at Tipperary last month, jumped well and potential improver Probable SP: 11/2

Career record 13 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 23 % Prize-money earned €33,354 Popova 3 N.H. wins €24,190.00 -- Handicap Rating 125 2/1Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.7 won 8L 9 1/2L from Still Ciel 11.7 and Iris Emery (FR) 11.7 TIPP 2 JUL 10rn beg.ch 2m 3f 100yds Gd/Yld 16/1 HR125 M.P. O’Connor 10.4 23L 14th of 19fn, 25rn to Maxxum 11.4 PUN 2 MAY Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 110yds Yld Rachael Blackmore 10.6 11L 8th of 18fn, 22rn to Monmiral (FR) 10.12 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 7f 213yds Sft

7 SAYLAVEE (Ire)

Ecurie Madame Lynne Maclennan Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer Paul Townend Jockey

Age 7

Recent Finishes 25-2315

Weight 10-08

Breeding f Bay by Shantou - Mae’s Choice (Presenting) Bred by Seana Sammon Colours ORANGE & BLACK QUARTERED, check sleeves & cap

Will be more at home over this shorter trip than most and likely to go well

Career record 16 runs, 5 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 31 % Prize-money earned

Probable SP: 4/1

€62,894 Saylavee 5 N.H. wins €42,480.00 16/5 K. Callaghan 10.12 7 1/2L 5th of 6fn, 7rn to Reverend Hubert 11.10 PUN 9 JUN nov.ch 3m 147yds Gd 2/7Fav P. Townend 11.7 won 7L 2 3/4L from Henning 11.7 and Sea Aster 11.7 KILL 12 MAY 10rn beg.ch 2m 4f 180yds Gd/Yld D.E. Mullins 12.0 6 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Czech Her Out 10.7 AYR 20 APR 11rn hcp hdl 3m 70yds Sft TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1, 6 CPiece ON No. 4

LAST YEAR 1st Hercule Du Seuil, 2nd Solness, 3rd Ballyadam TRAINER W P Mullins WEIGHT 11-5 TIME 4m 31.40 secs GOING gd-yld

BETTING FORECAST 11-4 Ashdale Bob, 100-30 Reverend Hubert, 4 Saylavee, 11-2 Popova, 7 Horantzau D’airy, 10 Merlin Giant, 12 Another Choice

RACE RESULT

3.20pm RACE 3

(Generously sponsored by Guinness)

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (90 = 10st).

About 1 mile 98 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.)

RACE VERDICT

Wide open as to be expected. Plenty of the in-form contenders are draw high, notably Giuseppe Cassioli, Casanova and No More Porter but one with a favourable low draw is INDEPENDENT EXPERT, who has a career-high mark to defy but she appeared to win with a bit in hand at Killarney and gets the vote. 2022 winner Soaring Monarch also has a good draw and runs well fresh so is respected on yard debut. [Alan Hewison] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: INDEPENDENT EXPERT Next Best: No More Porter

NO / COLOURS HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

1 LUST (Ire)

R Bird

Owner

Michael Mulvany MEATH

Trainer

Sean Bird (7) Jockey

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

TStrap, 223

Age 6 Drawn 12

Recent Finishes 727847-

Weight 10-00

Breeding g Bay by Fastnet Rock - Desire Moi (Galileo)

Bred by Newtown Anner Stud Colours ROYAL BLUE, white star, red cap

Nicely handicapped on old form but absent since December Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 18 runs, 4 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 22 % Prize-money earned €62,278

Lust 4 flat wins €52,215.00 -- Handicap Rating 88

28/1 HR91 S.P. Bird 8.12 (H) (TS) 15L 7th of 11 to Freescape (GB) 9.9 DUN 22 DEC 23 hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std

33/1 HR95 S.P. Bird 9.5 (TS) 1/2L hd 3L 4th to Punk Poet 8.9 DUN 10 NOV 23 7rn Ext hcp 1m Std 18/1 HR96 C.T. Keane 10.0 (TS) 7 1/2L 8th of 11 to Facethepuckout 8.7 NAAS 14 OCT 23 Ext hcp 7f Sft/Hvy

2 SIMPLY SIDEWAYS (Ire)

Mrs Claire Doyle Owner

Timothy Doyle TIPPERARY Trainer

Wayne Hassett (5) Jockey 11 Age 7 Drawn 14

Recent Finishes 956187 Weight 10-00

Breeding f Chesnut by Sir Prancealot - Miss Sundance (Desert Sun)

Bred by Mrs Claire Doyle Colours RED, dark green cross sashes, dark green cap, red star

Ideally wants softer ground and draw not great Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 29 runs, 6 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €65,144 Simply Sideways 6 flat wins €54,280.00 -- Handicap Rating 88 28/1 HR88 Amy

The Rockshore Refreshingly Irish Handicap

3 BRAVE TROOP (Ire)

Miss Sarah J Corcoran

Owner

Alan McIntyre KILKENNY Trainer

Scott McCullagh (3) Jockey

Age 5 Drawn 11

Recent Finishes 03f-981

Weight 9-13

Breeding g Brown by Pride of Dubai - Valanisi (Kalanisi)

Bred by Mr Elmir Habibovic

Colours YELLOW, black disc, black spots on sleeves, black cap

Immediate impact for new trainer at Ballinrobe; 9lb rise to career-high mark here Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 22 runs, 4 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €31,690 Brave Troop 4 flat wins €25,370.00 -- Handicap Rating 87

5/1

HR78 L.T. McAteer 9.13 won 1/2L 8L from See Me Through 9.13 and River Derwent (GB) 8.13 BAL 24 JUN 10rn hcp 1m 1f 156yds Gd 2min 7.4sec

6/1 HR79 L.T. McAteer 10.1 6 1/4L 8th of 15 to Brains 9.3 ROS 13 MAY hcp (50-80)7f 148yds Sft 20/1 HR80 L.T. McAteer 9.9 7 1/2L 9th of 21 to Mercurial 8.7 CUR 20 APR Ext hcp 6f Hvy

4 CASANOVA (GB)

Dooley Thoroughbreds

Owner

Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN Trainer

Adam Caffrey (3) Jockey 21

Age 8 Drawn 16

Recent Finishes 9-43404

Weight 9-13

Breeding g Bay by Frankel - Karen’s Caper (War Chant)

Bred by Godolphin Colours BLACK, red chevron, red armlet, red cap, black stars

Runs well here and recent form gives him every chance but draw a killer Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 53 runs, 4 wins, 15 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €139,115 Casanova (GB) 4 flat wins €32,516.40 C -- Handicap Rating 87 10/1 HR87 R.P. Whelan 9.5 1 1/4L nk 3/4L 4th to Lady Lunette 9.0 LEP 11 JUL 14rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 16/1 HR87 Adam Caffrey 8.12 9 1/4L 12th of 15 to Booyea 9.2 CUR 30 JUN Ext hcp 1m Gd 12/1 HR87 Adam Caffrey 8.8 3/4L 1L 1/2L 4th to State Actor 8.10 CUR 24 MAY 14rn Ext hcp 1m Gd

5 FRATAS (Ire)

Raymond McMahon Owner

Michael Mulvany MEATH Trainer

Wesley Joyce (5) Jockey

Age 4 Drawn 5

Recent Finishes 1171-p0

Weight 9-12

Breeding f Chesnut by Fracas - Deontas (Teofilo)

Bred by J S Bolger Colours RED, white cross sashes & sleeves, red cap, yellow star

C&D winner at this meeting last year; mark probably on the high side right now Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 17 runs, 6 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 35 % Prize-money earned €53,592 Fratas 5 flat wins

€44,250.00 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 86 33/1 HR87 W. Joyce 9.2 7 1/2L 10th of 12 to Thunder Roll 9.5 CK 26 APR Listed 1m 4f 25yds Sft D.J. O’Keeffe 10.9 p.u. in race won by Majborough (FR) 11.2 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 12rn hdl Grade 1 2m 179yds Hvy 11/4Fav M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.7 won 1 1/2L 15L from Eagle Fang 11.0 and Pinot Gris 11.0 FAIR 7 NOV 23 11rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

6 GIUSEPPE CASSIOLI (GB)

Lance Bloodstock Limited Owner

Gerard O’Leary KILDARE Trainer

Robert Whearty (5) Jockey

Age 7 Drawn 19

Recent Finishes 40-3121

Weight 9-12

Breeding g Bay by Bated Breath - Olympic Medal (Nayef)

Bred by Trebles Holford Farm Thoroughbreds

Colours EMERALD GREEN, grey braces & sleeves, hooped cap

In excellent form of late; up to a career-high mark now but wide draw more of a concern Probable SP: 15/2 Career record 38 runs, 5 wins, 15 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €64,790 Giuseppe Cassioli (GB) 5 flat wins €34,265.90 -- Handicap Rating 86 9/2Fav HR78 K.G. Kennedy 9.7 won 1/2L s/hd from Rio Largo 9.4 and Grey Leader 10.2 LEP 11 JUL 16rn hcp (50-80)1m Gd 1min 40.6sec 2/1Fav HR77 K.G. Kennedy 9.8 2 1/2L 2nd to Red Heel 9.1 DRYL 21 JUN 8rn hcp (50-80)7f Gd

100/30Fav HR70 K.G. Kennedy 9.0 won 2 1/2L 1 1/2L from Shoot To Kill 9.9 and Brains 10.0 LEP 13 JUN 8rn Ext hcp 7f 47yds Gd/Yld 1min 33.4sec

7 NO MORE PORTER (Ire)

Dooley Thoroughbreds Owner

Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN Trainer

Ronan Whelan Jockey

TStrap, 32

Age 6 Drawn 17

Recent Finishes 43226-2

Weight 9-12

Breeding g Bay by Elzaam - Zaziyra (Dalakhani)

Bred by Mr I Holloway Colours BLACK, red chevron, red armlet, red cap, black stars

Three-year losing run but often goes close in big handicaps; can’t rule out but poor draw Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 32 runs, 2 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €159,448 No More Porter 2 flat wins €15,340.00 -- Handicap Rating 86

16/1 HR82 R.P. Whelan 8.10 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Booyea 9.2 CUR 30 JUN 15rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 9/2 HR83 J.A. Powell 9.0 (TS) 5L 6th of 13 to Saltonstall (GB) 9.5 CUR 5 NOV 23 Ext hcp 1m Hvy 5/1 HR83 R.P. Whelan 9.1 (TS) 2 3/4L 2nd to Facethepuckout 8.7 NAAS 14 OCT 23 11rn Ext hcp 7f Sft/Hvy

3.20pm RACE 3

8 FACETHEPUCKOUT (Ire)

Mrs M D O’Callaghan

Owner

M D O’Callaghan KILDARE

Trainer

James Ryan (5) Jockey 8

Age 8 Drawn 1

Recent Finishes 20410-1

Weight 9-11

Breeding g Bay by Excelebration - Taarkod (Singspiel)

Bred by Fergus Cousins

Colours BLACK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves & cap

Seasonal debut win at Naas augurs well off only 3lb higher and good draw Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 63 runs, 6 wins, 21 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €98,528 Facethepuckout 6 flat wins €49,911.00 -- Handicap Rating 85

9/2 HR82 C.T. Keane 9.10 won hd 1/2L from Physique 10.0 and Sara Valentina 9.8 NAAS 24 JUL 6rn hcp 7f Yld 1min 31sec 16/1 HR83 L.F. Roche 9.12 27L 19th of 22 to Zephron (GB) 8.0 CUR 5 NOV 23 Ext hcp 7f Hvy 7/1 HR75 L.F. Roche 8.7 won 2 3/4L 1/2L from No More Porter 9.1 and San Aer 8.2 NAAS 14 OCT 23 11rn Ext hcp 7f Sft/Hvy 1min 33.2sec

9 GREY LEADER (Ire)

Tony Auld Owner

Joseph G Murphy TIPPERARY

Trainer

Gary Carroll Jockey

Hood, 17

Age 4 Drawn 10

Recent Finishes 000535

Weight 9-11

Breeding g Grey by El Kabeir - Best New Show (Clodovil)

Bred by Grangemore Stud Colours LIGHT GREEN, dark green seams, light green sleeves & cap

Killarney run touch disappointing; 5lb higher now so has to bounce back Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 11 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 27 % Prize-money earned €31,928 Grey Leader 3 flat wins €27,140.00 -- Handicap Rating 85

11/10Fav HR80 G.F. Carroll 9.4 (H) 2 3/4L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Independent Expert 9.4 KILL 15 JUL Ext hcp 1m 20yds Gd/Frm

5/1 HR80 G.F. Carroll 10.2 (H) 1/2L s/hd 3rd to Giuseppe Cassioli (GB) 9.7 LEP 11 JUL 16rn hcp (50-80)1m Gd

9/1 HR83 G.F. Carroll 9.5 (ES) 7 1/2L 5th of 8 to Current Option 8.13 FAIR 7 JUN hcp 7f Gd

10 INDEPENDENT EXPERT (Ire)

Mrs C B Walsh Owner

Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY Trainer

Andrew Slattery Jockey 17

Age 5 Drawn 2

Recent Finishes 4-18291

Weight 9-11

Breeding f Bay by Gutaifan - Distinguish (Refuse To Bend) Bred by Kevin Walsh Colours PURPLE, yellow star, yellow & purple check cap

Killarney winner on career-high mark but could go well from a good draw Probable SP: 9/1

Career record 30 runs, 5 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €80,168 Independent Expert 5 flat wins €57,820.00 -- Handicap Rating 85 12/1 HR80 A.J. Slattery 9.4 won 1/2L 1L from Physique 9.8 and Shigar 9.6 KILL 15 JUL 8rn Ext hcp 1m 20yds Gd/Frm 1min 39.8sec

8/1 HR81 A.J. Slattery 9.3 14L last of 9 to Nostringsattached 9.4 GOW 3 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f 100yds Gd

7/2

HR80 A.J. Slattery 9.5 1/2L 2nd to Simply Sideways 9.3 GOW 9 MAY 8rn Ext hcp 1m Sft

11 SAN AER (Ire)

Rory F Larkin

Owner

Thomas Mullins KILKENNY

Trainer

Billy Lee

Jockey

TStrap, 65

Age 6 Drawn 15

Recent Finishes 076670

Weight 9-11

Breeding g Bay by Vocalised - Teacht An Earraig (Galileo)

Bred by J S Bolger Colours ROYAL BLUE, white hoop & armlet, yellow & red striped cap

Dual C&D winner might come on for this return to the Flat and jockey booking noteworthy Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 42 runs, 4 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €47,625 San Aer 4 flat wins

€28,320.00 C -- Handicap Rating 85

12/1

HR103 S.W. Flanagan 11.8 (H) (TS) 51L last of 15fn, 16rn to Herculaneum 11.2 BAL 28 MAY hcp hdl (80-109)2m 75yds Gd/Yld 11/1 HR103 S.W. Flanagan 11.8 (H) (TS) 7L 7th of 14 to Run For Harry 11.11 KILB 17 MAY hcp hdl (80-109)2m Gd/Yld 11/1 HR104 Sam Ewing 11.2 (H) (TS) 21L 6th of 8 to Ballycallan King 10.13 LIM 11 APR hcp hdl (80-116)2m Hvy

12 TOUGH TALK (Ire)

Moyglare Stud Farm

Owner

G M Lyons MEATH

Trainer

Seamie Heffernan

Jockey

TStrap, 55

Age 4 Drawn 21

Recent Finishes 84-5534

Weight 9-11

Breeding g Bay by Kingman - Terrific (Galileo)

Bred by Moyglare Stud Farm Colours BLACK, white slvs, red cap, black star.

Penultimate Curragh run offers encouragement but bad draw and unproven over this trip Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 9 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €25,692 Tough Talk 1 flat win €10,620.00 -- Handicap Rating 85

2/1Fav HR85 C.T. Keane 9.7 (TS) 1 1/4L 2L 4 1/4L 4th to Current Option 8.13 FAIR 7 JUN 8rn hcp 7f Gd 6/1 HR85 G.F. Carroll 9.10 (TS) 3/4L 3/4L 3rd to Hurricane Ivor 9.12 CUR 24 MAY 14rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 11/2 HR86 C.T. Keane 9.3 (TS) 3 3/4L 5th of 14 to Laugh A Minute (GB) 9.11 NAAS 29 APR Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld

13 MALBAY MADNESS (Ire)

Mrs A F Mee

Owner

Emmet Mullins CARLOW

Trainer Gavin Ryan Jockey 3

Age 4 Drawn 18 Recent Finishes 75-4239 Weight 9-10 Breeding g Bay by Wings of Eagles - Star Search (Zamindar) Bred by The Kathryn Stud Colours EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, slvs. reversed, quartered cap C&D winner last year; beaten favourite over hurdles here on Monday Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 16 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €43,080 Malbay Madness 2 flat wins €17,995.00 C -- Handicap Rating 84

5/1Fav HR108 D. Meyler 11.9 (H) 17L 9th of 18fn, 20rn to

The Rockshore Refreshingly Irish Handicap

14 MUNROH (GB)

Mrs Marie Martin

Owner

Mrs C O’Leary MEATH Trainer

Robbie Colgan Jockey

Ex French-trained 4yo; best watched on yard debut

TStrap, 308

Age 4 Drawn 4

Recent Finishes 1368Weight 9-10

Breeding g Chesnut by Lope De Vega - Impressionnante (Danehill)

Bred by Wertheimer et Frere

Colours PINK, white spots, pink sleeves, quartered cap

Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €18,013 Munroh (GB) 1 flat win €13,500.00 -- Handicap Rating 84

L. Roussel 9.0 5 1/2L last of 8 to Lorcan (FR) 9.0 LE MANS 28 SEP 23 1m 1f 165yds Gd M. Guyon 9.0 5L 6th of 8 to Vaux Le Vicomte (GB) 8.10 CLAIREFONTAINE 14 AUG 23 1m Sft M. Guyon 9.0 nk 2L 3rd to Beshtani (FR) 9.0 CLAIREFONTAINE 15 JUL 23 8rn 1m Std

15 SOARING MONARCH (Ire)

Basil Holian

Owner

Alan McIntyre KILKENNY

Trainer

Luke McAteer

Jockey

270

Age 7 Drawn 6

Recent Finishes 100900Weight 9-10

Breeding g Bay by Free Eagle - Little Live Wire (Dubawi) Bred by James O’Haire & Irish National Stud

Colours PURPLE, pink hoop, purple sleeves, pink cap

2022 winner for Peter Fahey; debuts for trainer and does go well fresh so don’t rule out Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 21 runs, 4 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 19 % Prize-money earned €41,072

Soaring Monarch 4 flat wins €35,105.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 84

33/1 HR86 B.M. Coen 9.6 21L 12th of 13 to Saltonstall (GB) 9.5 CUR 5

23 Ext hcp 1m Hvy 18/1 HR87 B.M. Coen 9.2 35L 15th of 18 to Eastern Legend 8.8

Hvy 14/1 HR87 J. Kearney 8.8 5 3/4L 9th of 22 to Crystal

16 DESERT HAVEN (GB)

Knockmore Syndicate

Owner

Noel Meade MEATH

Trainer

Shane Foley Jockey

Age 4 Drawn 9

Recent Finishes 400-126

Weight 9-09

Breeding g Bay by Oasis Dream - Fantacise (Pivotal) Bred by Bearstone Stud

Colours YELLOW, royal blue stars, white sleeves, yellow cap, royal blue stars Progressive until recent Fairyhouse run so don’t rule out him bouncing back Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 15 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €28,500 Desert Haven (GB) 2 flat wins €17,405.00 -- Handicap Rating 83 3/1 HR83 R. Whearty 9.0 13L 6th of 8 to Current Option 8.13 FAIR 7 JUN hcp 7f Gd 7/1 HR83

17 ZEPHRON (GB)

Mrs Christopher Cullen Owner

Denis W Cullen KILDARE

Trainer

Leigh Roche

Jockey

CPiece, 102

Age 7 Drawn 13

Recent Finishes 1641-81

Weight 9-09

Breeding g Bay by Ivawood - Amarylis (Rip Van Winkle) Bred by James Ortega Bloodstock Ltd

Colours ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW HALVED, sleeves reversed, yellow cap Wants it soft/heavy so obvious ground concerns here

Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 39 runs, 5 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €55,650 Zephron (GB) 5 flat wins €39,530.00 -- Handicap Rating 83 13/2 HR78 M.W Hassett 9.5 (CP) won 1/2L 3/4L from El Bello (GB) 9.1 and God Knows 9.9 CUR 21 APR 21rn Ext hcp 7f Sft/Hvy 1min 31.9sec 16/1 HR79 M.W Hassett 8.11 11L 8th of 16 to Janoobi 9.12 NAAS 24 MAR Ext hcp 7f Hvy 13/2 HR64 M.W Hassett 8.0 (CP) won 6L 1 1/2L from Blue Peak 8.4 and Mogwli 8.3 CUR 5

18 LIVIO MILO (Ire)

Mark E Phelan Owner

D K Weld KILDARE Trainer

Chris Hayes Jockey

CPiece, 21

Age 4

Drawn 20

Recent Finishes 146-320 Weight 9-08

Breeding g Grey by Lope de Vega - Sorelle Delle Rose (Dark Angel) Bred by Moyglare Stud Farm

Colours ORANGE, emerald green chevrons on sleeves, white cap, orange diamond Okay mark and winner here last

14/1

3.20pm RACE 3

20 LEXINGTON DASH (Fr)

Rockview Stables & Damian Lavelle

Owner

John C McConnell MEATH

Trainer

Jockey

TStrap, 22

Age 7 Drawn 7

Recent Finishes 00-3-38

Weight 9-08

Breeding g Bay by Siyouni - Mythical Border (Johannesburg)

Bred by Al Shahania Stud

Colours LIGHT BLUE, dark blue sleeves, light blue stars, dark blue cap, light blue stars

Four wins all over shorter trips, could struggle to get home here; reserve Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 30 runs, 4 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €57,426

Lexington Dash (FR) 4 flat wins

€36,842.60 -- Handicap Rating 82

7/2Fav HR84 S. Foley 9.4 (TS) 3L 8th of 9 to Verhoyen (GB) 9.4 FAIR 10 JUL Ext hcp 7f Gd

25/1 HR84 Siobhan Rutledge 9.3 (TS) 1 1/4L 2L 3rd to Current Option 8.13 FAIR 7 JUN 8rn hcp 7f Gd 12/1 HR88 S. Foley 9.7 (TS) 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Hotrocket 9.6 FAIR 12 JUL 23 10rn Ext hcp 7f Gd

21 SHIGAR (Ire)

William Durkan

Owner

William Durkan DUBLIN

Trainer

Jockey

Hood, 17

Age 5 Drawn 3

Recent Finishes 40-3333

Weight 9-08

Breeding g Bay by Farhh - Diala (Iffraaj)

Bred by Sheikh Abdulla Bin Isa Al- Khalifa

Colours ROYAL BLUE, royal blue & white hooped sleeves, white cap, royal blue spots

In good heart, good Killarney third to Independent Expert; each-way claims; reserve Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 18 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €27,634 Shigar 2 flat wins €12,199.90 -- Handicap Rating 82

6/1 HR82 C.D. Hayes 9.6 (H) 1/2L 1L 3rd to Independent Expert 9.4 KILL 15 JUL 8rn Ext hcp 1m 20yds Gd/Frm 4/1 HR82 C.D. Maxwell 9.3 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Timourid 9.2 LEP 6 JUN 7rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 16/1 HR80 C.D. Maxwell 10.2 (H) 1/2L s/hd 3rd to Global Energy (GB) 10.2 CUR 24 MAY 19rn hcp (50-80)1m Gd

TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1, 7, 11, 12, 14, 20 HOOD ON No. 9, 21 CPiece ON No. 17, 18

LAST YEAR 1st Laughifuwant, 2nd Spanish Tenor, 3rd Higher Kingdom TRAINER Gerard Keane WEIGHT 9-8 TIME 1m 47.58 secs GOING yield

BETTING FORECAST 15-2 Giuseppe Cassioli, 8 Casanova, Facethepuckout, 9 Independent Expert, 10 Grey Leader, Malbay Madness, No More Porter, 12 Brave Troop, Desert Haven, San Aer, Soaring Monarch, 14 Fratas, Livio Milo, Simply Sideways, Tough Talk, 20 Zephron, 25 Lust, Munroh

RACE RESULT

REPEAT PERFORMANCE

In the 3:20 Galway last year Shigar finished 6th, beaten 10 1/4l off a mark of 86 at 16/1 ridden by Jack Kearney. Source: Racing Post

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RACE 4

The Arthur Guinness Irish EBF Corrib Fillies Stakes

(Generously sponsored by Guinness and the Irish EBF (€10,000))

For three years old and upwards fillies only 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: FAST TARA

RACE VERDICT

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING 3.55pm

Given a break since disappointing in her Guineas trial back in May, ONE LOOK can avail of this drop in class back down to 7f. Curvature, Flight Of Fancy and Princess Child are the closest to the selection on ratings but the unexposed Letherfly could prove the biggest danger now upped to this trip. [Alan Hewison] Source: Racing Post

NO / COLOURS HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

1 CURVATURE (Ire)

Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

Owner

Mrs John Harrington KILDARE

Trainer

Shane Foley Jockey

Age 4 Drawn 6

Recent Finishes 60831-7

Weight 9-10

Breeding f Chesnut by Lope de Vega - Gravitee (Galileo)

Bred by Newtown Anner Stud

Colours BEIGE, dark blue cross of lorraine & sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star

Listed winner last autumn expected to come on for recent comeback run; likes it soft Probable SP: 15/2

Career record 9 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 22 % Prize-money earned

Curvature 2 flat wins

€36,580.00 -- Handicap Rating 99

€44,784

11/1 G.F. Carroll 9.9 6 1/2L 7th of 8 to Jancis 9.1 LEP 11 JUL Group 3 7f 35yds Gd 13/2 HR94 G.F. Carroll 9.2 won 1 3/4L 2 1/2L from Good Gracious (GB) 9.2 and Honey Girl (GB) 9.10 NAAS 15 OCT 23 15rn Listed 1m Sft 1min 44.9sec

16/1 HR90 S. Foley 8.13 nk 1/2L 3rd to Maud Gonne Spirit 9.4 LIST 19 SEP 23 9rn Listed 1m 1f Sft

2 ALL LIES AHEAD (Ire)

S Hyland Owner

W McCreery KILDARE

Trainer Ronan Whelan Jockey

Age 6 Drawn 7

Recent Finishes 707-570

Weight 9-07

Breeding f Bay by Make Believe - Tobair An Sheeda (Bachelor Duke) Bred by Oghill House Stud & D Hyland Colours ROYAL BLUE, white cross sashes & sleeves, black cap, white star

Out of form in handicaps of late, very stiff task back in Listed company Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 17 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €47,296 All Lies Ahead 2 flat wins €14,160.00 -- Handicap Rating 87 20/1 HR87 N.M. Crosse 9.2 39L last of 15

3

The Arthur Guinness Irish EBF Corrib Fillies Stakes (Listed

CONCLUDING CALL (Ire)

Mrs F Garavaglia-Drion

Owner

W McCreery KILDARE

Trainer

Nathan Crosse Jockey

Age 4 Drawn 12

Recent Finishes 43-4160

Weight 9-07

Breeding f Bay by Holy Roman Emperor - Incoming Call (Red Ransom)

Bred by Macha Bloodstock & Ptn

Colours DARK GREEN & YELLOW STRIPES, dark green sleeves, striped cap

Hasn’t made the expected impact in handicaps; very tough task now upped in class Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €9,094 Concluding Call 1 flat win €6,490.00 -- Handicap Rating 76

16/1 HR78 N.M. Crosse 8.7 8 1/2L 11th of 15 to Booyea 9.2 CUR 30 JUN Ext hcp 1m Gd 7/2Fav HR78 W.J. Lee 10.0 5 1/2L 6th of 13 to Sumptuary Law 8.13 LEP 13 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd/Yld 11/4 HR69 W.J. Lee 9.4 won 1 1/2L 7 1/2L from Uncanny 9.4 and Quantum Light 9.4 NAV 7 MAY 7rn mdn 1m Yld 1min 45sec

4 FAST TARA (Ire)

Annette Kelly Owner

Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY Trainer

Mikey Sheehy Jockey

TStrap, 32 Age 4 Drawn 9

Recent Finishes 057-538

Weight 9-07

Breeding f Chesnut by Fast Company - Tarasila (Shamardal)

Bred by Tinnakill Bloodstock & Jack Cantillon Colours ROYAL BLUE, grey disc, grey spots on cap

Not sure this stiff 1m is what she wants; plenty to do Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 14 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €19,729 Fast Tara 1 flat win €8,850.00 -- Handicap Rating 89 14/1 HR89 D. McMonagle 9.6 (TS) 3L 8th of 16 to Indigo Five 8.2 CUR 30 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd 5/2Fav HR89 D. McMonagle 10.0 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Simply Sideways 9.3 GOW 9 MAY 8rn Ext hcp 1m Sft 9/1 HR89 D. McMonagle 9.9 1 1/4L 5th of 16 to Crystal Black 10.0 CUR 20 APR Ext hcp 1m Hvy

5 KAYHANA (Ire)

H H Aga Khan Owner

D K Weld KILDARE

Trainer

Chris Hayes Jockey 32

Age 4 Drawn 3

Recent Finishes 6233-29

Weight 9-07

Breeding f Bay by Harzand - Katouna (Dutch Art) Bred by His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C Colours GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap

Did too much in front in Curragh handicap latest; needs to improve to grab some black type Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €54,727 Kayhana 1 flat win €14,750.00 D -- Handicap Rating 87

100/30Fav HR88 C.D. Hayes 9.5 3 1/2L 9th of 16 to Indigo Five 8.2 CUR 30 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd 9/1 HR85 C.D. Hayes 8.10 3/4L 2nd to State Actor 8.10 CUR 24 MAY 14rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 12/1 HR86 C.D. Hayes 8.8 1 1/4L 1L 3rd to Broadhurst 9.1 LEP 9 SEP 23 17rn Ext hcp 7f 72yds Gd

6 MEXICALI ROSE (GB)

Kevin Blake Owner

Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY Trainer

Scott McCullagh Jockey

Age 4 Drawn 8

Recent Finishes 123-736

Weight 9-07

Breeding f Chesnut by Zoffany - Apache Storm (Pivotal) Bred by Moyns Park Estate and Stud Ltd Colours ORANGE, light blue chevron & sleeves, orange cap

Gowran Listed third but this is a deeper race Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €21,530 Mexicali Rose (GB) 1 flat win €4,611.20 -- Handicap Rating 90 11/2 HR92 M.W Hassett 9.9 9 1/2L 6th of 9 to Nostringsattached 9.4 GOW 3 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f 100yds Gd 9/2 HR82 D.P. McDonogh 9.9 s/hd 2 1/2L 3rd to Empress Of Beauty (FR) 9.9 GOW 8 MAY 6rn Listed 1m 1f 100yds Hvy

8/1 HR82 D.P. McDonogh 9.2 1 3/4L 7th of 16 to Crystal Black 10.0 CUR 20 APR Ext hcp 1m Hvy

RED HEEL (Ire)

Aidan Archdeacon Owner

Michael Mulvany MEATH Trainer

Wesley Joyce Jockey 14

Age 7 Drawn 2

Recent Finishes 025150 Weight 9-07

Breeding f Bay by Dylan Thomas - Red Slipper (Alzao) Bred by A Archdeacon Colours RED, black hoop, light blue armlet, red cap, light blue star

Front-runner has found her form again this year but looks out of her depth here Probable SP: 40/1

Career record 40 runs, 6 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €76,280 Red Heel 6 flat wins €59,000.00 D -- Handicap Rating 74

16/1 HR75 W. Joyce 10.0 8L 12th of 16 to Enchanted Garden 8.5 LEP 18 JUL Ext hcp 7f Gd

6/1 HR75 W. Joyce 9.9 5 1/2L 5th of 10 to Blue Soul 8.8 TIPP 3 JUL Ext hcp 7f 100yds Gd/Frm

11/2 HR68 W. Joyce 9.1 won 2 1/2L 1 1/4L from Giuseppe Cassioli (GB) 9.8 and Distillate (GB) 9.4 DRYL 21 JUN 8rn hcp (50-80)7f Gd 1min 29.1sec

8 FLIGHT OF FANCY (Ire)

M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg

Owner

A P O’Brien TIPPERARY

Trainer

Wayne Lordan Jockey 15

Age 3 Drawn 13

Recent Finishes 342013

Weight 9-01

Breeding f Bay by Galileo - Inca Princess (Holy Roman Emperor)

Bred by Coolmore

Colours ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap

Killarney third; not sure if this drop in trip is what she wants but definitely improving Probable SP: 7/2

Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €25,651

Flight Of Fancy 1 flat win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 98

6/1 HR94 W.J. Lee 9.1 2 1/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Greenfinch (USA) 9.1 KILL 17 JUL 9rn Listed 1m 40yds Gd 8/11Fav HR94 W.M. Lordan 9.3 won 1 3/4L 2 1/4L from Newtown Duke 9.8 and Breathe Again 9.0 LIM

42.1sec W. M. Lordan 8.13 17L 21st of 30 to Soprano 9.5 ASCOT 21 JUN hcp (0-105)1m Gd /Frm

9 LETHERFLY (Ire)

Harcourt Racing Syndicate

Owner

Noel Meade MEATH

Trainer

Colin Keane Jockey 8

Age 3 Drawn 14

Recent Finishes 1-3

Weight 9-01

Breeding f Bay by Churchill - Tammy Wynette (Tamayuz)

Bred by Gerrardstown House Stud Colours WHITE, dark blue star, dark blue stars on sleeves, white cap

Fast-finishing Naas third could appreciate this step up in trip; contender Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €19,511 Letherfly 1 flat win €14,750.00 -- Handicap Rating 90 66/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.3 3L s/hd 3rd to Nighteyes 9.3 NAAS 24 JUL 13rn Listed 5f 205yds Yld 12/1 C.T. Keane 8.13 won 1 1/2L 1 1/2L from Four Blondes 8.13 and Next Trick 8.13 CUR 7 OCT 23 13rn mdn 6f Sft 1min 17.3sec

10 OJW LEGACY (Ire)

Damien Moore Owner

Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY Trainer

Andrew Slattery Jockey 32

Age 3 Drawn 1

Recent Finishes 3-22217

Weight 9-01

Breeding f Bay by Kodiac - Warda (Pivotal)

Bred by Tally-Ho Stud

Colours BEIGE & BLACK HOOPS, white sleeves, beige cap, black star

Didn’t quite get home over today’s trip after racing keenly latest; this looks a tough ask Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €23,183 Ojw Legacy 1 flat win €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 86 6/1 HR87 A.J. Slattery 8.9 3L 7th of 16 to Indigo Five 8.2 CUR 30 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd 2/1Fav HR83 A.J. Slattery 9.3 won 1/2L 2L from Yefimenko 9.3 and Beatrix Power 8.12 CUR 5 JUN 18rn mdn 6f 63yds Gd 1min 14.3sec 11/2 HR78 A.J. Slattery 9.3 3/4L 2nd to Apricot Ice 9.3 CUR 24 MAY 13rn mdn 6f Gd

11 ONE LOOK (Ire)

Connolly Racing Syndicate

Owner

P Twomey TIPPERARY

Trainer

Billy Lee Jockey

Age 3 Drawn 11

Recent Finishes 1-16 Weight 9-01

Breeding f Bay by Gleneagles - Holy Salt (Holy Roman Emperor) Bred by Tullpark Ltd Colours BLACK, black & purple check cap

Didn’t do herself justice in Group 3 in May; back from a break with trip/ground to suit Probable SP: 15/8

Career record 3 runs, 2 wins Strike-Rate 66 % Prize-money earned €634,301

One Look 2 flat wins €622,980.00 D -- Handicap Rating 102

6/4 HR104 S. Foley 9.2 (TS) 6 1/4L 6th of 7 to Wendla (GB) 9.2 LEP 12 MAY Group 3 1m Gd

1/20Fav W.J. Lee 9.5 won 3L 1/2L from Action Plan 9.5 and Still Rolling 9.0 CK 30 MAR 5rn 7f Hvy 1min 41.5sec

5/1 W.J. Lee 9.0 won 6L nk from Cherry Blossom 9.0 and My Mate Alfie 9.5 CUR 23 SEP 23 23rn 7f Yld/Sft 1min 29.4sec

12 PRINCESS CHILD (Fr)

Janine Byrne Owner

Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

Trainer

Declan McDonogh Jockey

Age 3 Drawn 4

Recent Finishes 22112-5

Weight 9-01

Breeding f Bay by Dariyan - Princesse Li (Dawn Approach)

Bred by Mme Lisa Lemiere Dubois Colours WHITE, royal blue cross of lorraine, black cap

No luck in running on yard debut in Curragh handicap; place claims on best form Probable SP: 7/1

Career record 9 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €88,912

Princess Child (FR) 3 flat wins €57,000.00 D -- Handicap Rating 97

18/1 HR97 D. McMonagle 9.11 5L 5th of 8 to Sharinay (GB) 9.9 CUR 30 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd/Yld

Ioritz Mendizabal 8.10 1 3/4L 2nd to Zoum Zoum (GB) 9.0 SAINT-CLOUD 17 NOV 23 8rn Listed 7f Hvy

C. Cadel 8.12 won hd from Souvenir D’ecajeul (FR) 9.0 LA ZARZUELA 29 OCT 23 6rn 1m Hvy 1min 43.2sec

13 RAKNAH (Ire)

Blessingndisguise Partnership

Owner

Mrs John Harrington KILDARE

Trainer

Gary Carroll Jockey 5

Age 3 Drawn 5 Recent Finishes 1-17765

Weight 9-01

Breeding f Bay by Blue Point - Copplestone (Sea The Stars)

Bred by Summerseat Stables Ltd Colours RED, white star, white stars on sleeves, striped cap

Fair form in handicaps of late but stiff task at weights here in search of black type

Career record 12 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €39,009

Raknah 2 flat wins €33,738.60 -- Handicap Rating 82

5/2Fav HR82 S. Foley 9.8 1 1/2L 5th of 12 to Pier Pressure (FR) 9.10 GOW 27 JUL hcp 1m Gd

8/1 HR82 K.G. Kennedy 8.0 2 3/4L 6th of 16 to Indigo Five 8.2 CUR 30 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd Joe Fanning 8.2 5L 7th of 30 to Soprano 9.5 ASCOT 21 JUN hcp (0-105)1m Gd /Frm

Probable SP: 25/1

The Arthur Guinness Irish EBF Corrib Fillies Stakes (Listed

14 SLUICE (Ire)

Orchardstown Farms

Owner

Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

Trainer

Gary Halpin Jockey 46

Age 3 Drawn 10

Recent Finishes 15-3253

Weight 9-01

Breeding f Bay by Starspangledbanner - Song Maker (Oasis Dream)

Bred by J Hanly

Colours LIGHT BLUE & RED QUARTERED, red sleeves, hooped cap

Consistent in handicaps but needs to take a big jump to feature here Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €24,707 Sluice 1 flat win

€11,800.00 D -- Handicap Rating 85

3/1Fav HR86 D.P. McDonogh 10.0 (CP) 2 1/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Elinor Dashwood 9.3 GOW 16 JUN 6rn hcp 7f Gd

13/2 HR86 D. McMonagle 9.3 3 1/4L 5th of 11 to Zaynab 8.13 CUR 26 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd

100/30Fav HR86 D. McMonagle 9.12 3 1/2L 2nd to Asian Daze 9.1 CUR 6 MAY 10rn Ext hcp 7f Sft

TONGUESTRAP ON No. 4

LAST YEAR 1st Miramis, 2nd Keep In Touch, 3rd Dandy Alys TRAINER Joseph Patrick O’Brien WEIGHT 9-7 TIME 1m 29.70 secs GOING yield

BETTING FORECAST 15-8 One Look, 7-2 Flight Of Fancy, 7 Princess Child, 15-2 Curvature, 8 Letherfly, 14 Mexicali Rose, 16 Kayhana, 20 Fast Tara, 25 All Lies Ahead, Ojw Legacy, Raknah, Sluice, 33 Concluding Call, 40 Red Heel

RACE RESULT

4.30pm RACE 5

(Generously sponsored by Guinness)

A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards.

About 2 miles 4 furlongs 156 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: JUST FOR LOVE

RACE VERDICT

A really competirive contest and cases can be made for maybe ten of them. It is interesting that Jack Kennedy rides Heroes Rise ahead of Going Live. The promising Koori Star and the very consistent Born Braver are among quite a few that make appeal. Chances are though that NINTH TITAN can finally fulfill his promise after a very easy win at Tramore in June laid the groundwork.

[Justin O’Hanlon] Source: Racing Post SELECTION: NINTH TITAN

NO / COLOURS HORSE /

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/ TRAINER / JOCKEY

BORN BRAVER (Ire)

Mrs J P Duffy

Owner

Gavin Cromwell MEATH

Trainer

Keith Donoghue Jockey

/ FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

CPiece, 87

Age 6

Recent Finishes 11-2211

Weight 11-07

Breeding g Bay by Court Cave - Born Noble (Dushyantor)

Bred by Ms Claire O’Connell

Colours ORANGE & ROYAL BLUE HALVED, sleeves reversed, white cap, royal blue star

Improving sort; tough task to give weight all round but should give a good account Probable SP: 5/1

Career record 4 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €20,595 Born Braver 2 N.H. wins €16,225.00 -- Handicap Rating 130

8/11Fav K.E Buckley 11.5 won 4L 18L from Gold In The Rivers 10.12 and Gold Cup Bailly (FR) 10.9 DRYL 6 MAY 4rn hdl 3m Gd 11/4 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 won 1 1/4L 4 1/4L from Big Stage 11.12 and Ayiko (GB) 11.12 NAAS 16 APR 18rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 70yds Sft

11/4 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 2L 2nd to Kinturk Kalanisi 11.12 NAV 2 MAR 6rn mdn hdl 2m 6f 100yds Hvy

2 DONNIE DEVITO (Ire)

T J Ward

Owner

Ross O’Sullivan KILDARE

Trainer

Tom Harney (7) Jockey

H,T, 54

Age 5

Recent Finishes 43-3571

Weight 11-04

Breeding g Brown by Sholokhov - Pacific Pearl (Westerner) Bred by E Motherway, Warrenstown & Drumlin Colours WHITE, red braces, striped cap

Got up close home to win a big field maiden hurdle at Punchestown in June; more needed Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €9,447 Donnie Devito 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 11/1 T.P. Harney 11.5 (H) (TS) won 1/2L 6 1/2L from My Great Mate 11.7 and The Diddler 11.5 PUN 8 JUN 22rn

Gd 28/1 Mr L.P. Shanahan 10.11 (H) 15L 7th of 11 to Haveigotnewsforyou 11.4 KILB 17

Gd/Yld 6/1 T.P. Harney 11.7 19L 5th of 10 to Nowwhatdoyouthink 11.7 CK 31 MAR Bumper 2m

3 GOING LIVE (Ire)

KTDA Racing Owner

Gordon Elliott MEATH Trainer

Jordan Gainford Jockey

The Guinness Novice Hurdle

Age 5

Recent Finishes 641-12

Weight 11-04

Breeding g Chesnut by Doyen - Annie May (Anshan)

Bred by Greg Rossiter & Denis Hickey

Colours BLACK, white sash, white sleeves, black stars, black cap, white star

Well beaten by a subsequent winner last time at Roscommon; stable second string here Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €8,750 Going Live 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 124

16/5 C.P. Millar 11.7 8 1/2L 2nd to Golden Temple 10.9 ROS 10 JUN 7rn nov.hdl 2m 4f 110yds Gd

9/4 J.C. Gainford 11.4 won 1/2L 10L from Step Out 11.4 and Gone For Tea 11.5 DWNP 10 MAY 13rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 165yds Gd (PtoP) 4/1 B Lawless won 4L 12L from Califet En Vol and Kilmore Rock LINGSTOWN 02-DEC-23 9r8f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld/Sft 4

KOORI STAR (Ire)

Wear The Fox Hat Syndicate Owner

Peter Fahey KILDARE

Trainer

Sam Ewing Jockey

Age 6

Recent Finishes 11

Weight 11-04

Breeding g Bay by Alkaadhem - Star Island (Heron Island)

Bred by Mrs Patricia A Byrne

Colours ROYAL BLUE, light green star, light green stars on sleeves, light green star on cap

Looks to have a bright future and could play a hand with the longer trip in his favour Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 1 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €6,490 Koori Star 1 N.H. win €6,490.00

14/1 J. Coen 11.12 won 8L 9L from Break The Boundary 11.8 and Leave In Secret 11.10 SLGO 11 JUN 12rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 182yds Gd (PtoP) 6/1 R Sugrue won 2L 1L from Forest Rock and Rightbackatyou TALLOW 11-FEB-24 10r9f Gelds Mdn 3m Hvy

5 NINTH TITAN (Ire)

Pimlico Racing Ireland

Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW

Trainer

Paul Townend Jockey 61

Age 6

Recent Finishes 870-0-1

Weight 11-04

Breeding c Bay by Wootton Bassett - Yoga (Monsun)

Bred by Suc S Niarchos Colours BEIGE, purple sleeves, beige cap

The choice of Paul Townend here and probably the one to beat in a competitive contest Probable SP: 5/2

Career record 13 runs, 5 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 38 % Prize-money earned €68,288 Ninth Titan 4 flat wins €55,000.00 1 N.H. win €6,195.00

6/4Fav P. Townend 11.12 won 7 1/2L 5 1/2L from Elusive Prince 11.4 and Olivine Queen 10.11 TRAM 1 JUN 15rn mdn hdl 2m 50yds Gd/Yld 9/4Fav P. Townend 11.12 (H) 70L 11th of 15fn, 18rn to Enfranchise 11.0 here 5 AUG 23 mdn hdl 2m 175yds Sft A. Gutierrez 9.4 18L 14th of 15 to Il Decamerone (FR) 9.4 SAN SEBASTIAN 15 AUG 22 1m 4f Gd

6 NOW SO JAKE (Ire)

John Palmer

Owner

David Harry Kelly TIPPERARY

Trainer

Phillip Enright

Jockey

Age 6

Recent Finishes f4-1131

Weight 11-04

Breeding g Bay by Mahler - Padraig’s Joy (Vinnie Roe) Bred by John Palmer

Colours RED, emerald green star, emerald green stars on sleeves, red cap, emerald green stars

Cork winner; drop in trip not sure to suit but has earned his place in a race like this Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €8,205 Now So Jake 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 7/2Fav S.W. Flanagan 11.12 won 4L s/hd from Beaufort Scale 11.12 and Magellan Strait 11.12 CK 5 JUL 15rn mdn hdl 3m Gd 9/2 P.T. Enright 11.12 2 1/4L 5 1/2L 3rd to Maxi Mac Gold (FR) 11.12 CK 11 MAY 13rn mdn hdl 3m 120yds Gd (PtoP) 3/1 P A King won 6L nk from Nothingtodowithyou and I Masked Du Potier (FR) BALLYSTEEN 27-APR-24 10r8f Wnr of Two 3m Gd/ Yld

OLLIE LA BA BA (Ire)

Sean Maguire Owner

Eoin Christopher McCarthy LIMERICK Trainer

Gary Noonan (5) Jockey

C,T, 17

Age 6

Recent Finishes 2u-9431

Weight 11-04

Breeding g Chesnut by Champs Elysees - Vestale (Pistolet Bleu)

Bred by Mr Sean Collins

Colours ORANGE, white diamond, orange cap, white diamonds

Deserved success in a Downpatrick maiden hurdle two weeks ago; much more needed here Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €11,892 Ollie La Ba Ba 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 111

7/2 HR111 G.B. Noonan 10.13 (CP) (TS) won 6L 1 3/4L from River Tara 11.5 and Western Ability 11.4 DWNP 15 JUL 10rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 185yds Gd

16/1 HR111

G.B. Noonan 11.2 (CP) (TS) 2 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Talk In The Park 11.0 DWNP 16 JUN 13rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 180yds Gd 18/1 HR114

G.B. Noonan 11.7 (TS) 6 1/2L 10L 11L 4th to Feud (GB) 11.7 LIST 3 JUN 16rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld

8 ON THE STEEL (Ire)

Whitechurch Stud Owner

Conor O’Dwyer KILDARE

Trainer

Charlie O’Dwyer (5) Jockey

Age 5

Recent Finishes 3-41p

Weight 11-04

Breeding g Chesnut by Mount Nelson - Lady Daisy (Shernazar)

Bred by Do Your Best Syndicate

Colours DARK GREEN, white epaulettes, white star on cap

Ballinrobe winner pulled-up in a Killarney novice in May; others much more likely Probable SP: 40/1

Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned

€7,577

On The Steel 1 N.H. win

€6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 116

20/1

C.G. O’Dwyer 11.5 p.u. in race won by Nas Na Riogh 11.10 KILL 13 MAY 8rn nov.hdl 2m 4f 50yds Gd/Yld 17/2 C.G. O’Dwyer 10.13 won 1/2L nk from Doctor Glide (FR) 11.4 and Napper Tandy (GB) 11.5 BAL 19 APR 15rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 144yds Sft 16/1 Mr F. Maguire 12.0 6L 15L hd 4th to Cantico 12.0 NAV 11 FEB 5rn Bumper 1m 7f 150yds Hvy

9 HEROES RISE (Ire)

Brendan Scully Owner

Gordon Elliott MEATH Trainer

Jack Kennedy Jockey

Age 4

Recent Finishes 1831

Weight 11-00

Breeding g Brown by Sandmason - Turbine Hill (Hubbly Bubbly)

Bred by P Rothwell

Colours WHITE, dark blue cross of lorraine, dark blue cap, pink star

Listowel winner; much more needed here but the choice of Jack Kennedy and a likely player Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €8,320

Heroes Rise 1 N.H. win €7,375.00

9/4 C.P. Millar 10.8 won 7L 4 1/2L from How About No (FR) 11.4 and Napper Tandy (GB) 11.8 LIST 1 JUN 11rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 80yds Gd 28/1 Sam Ewing 10.12 nk 4 1/4L 3rd to Haveigotnewsforyou 11.4 KILB 17 MAY 11rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Gd/Yld

25/1 J.C. Gainford 11.0 33L 8th of 16fn, 18rn to Don Chalant 11.12 FAIR 30 MAR mdn hdl 2m 3f 165yds Hvy

10 IRISH PANTHER (GB)

Sean & Bernardine Mulryan

Owner

E J O’Grady TIPPERARY

Trainer

J J Slevin

Jockey

Age 7

Recent Finishes -3223-2

Weight 11-00

Breeding g Bay by Lucarno - Tyrana (Acatenango)

Bred by Harris & Ford Ltd

Colours DARK BLUE, yellow panel, red cap

Killarney run in May raises plenty of question marks and probably best watched Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 6 runs, 6 places Prize-money earned €11,444 Irish Panther (GB) -- Handicap Rating 118

11/8 J.J. Slevin 11.4 24L 2nd to Al Gasparo (FR) 11.4 KILL 12 MAY 15rn mdn hdl 2m 1f Gd/Yld 2/1 J.J. Slevin 11.12 (TS) 13L 1 1/4L 3rd to Daddy Long Legs (FR) 11.12 THU 30 NOV 23 15rn mdn hdl 2m 101yds Yld 13/8Fav J.J. Slevin 11.4 9 1/2L 2nd to Farren Glory 11.12 CLON 9 NOV 23 17rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 80yds Hvy

11 FEMME MAGNIFIQUE (Ire)

Sullivan Bloodstock Limited & Shane Hughes & Neill Hughes Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer

Danny Mullins Jockey

TStrap, 47

Age 6

Recent Finishes 21-0551 Weight 10-11

Breeding f Chesnut by Champs Elysees - Taraval (Milan)

Bred by Sir F Brooke Colours RED, pink hoop, pink armlet, red cap

Struggled in better company until winning a Downpatrick maiden in June; others preferred Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 5 runs, 2 wins Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €16,585 Femme Magnifique 2 N.H. wins €15,340.00

11/4 K. Callaghan 11.2 (TS) won 3 3/4L hd from Sharp Object 11.0 and Disco Dancer 11.7 DWNP 15 JUN 13rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 185yds Gd

50/1 Mr E. Ohgren 11.11 (TS) 7 1/2L 5th of 14 to Familiar Dreams (GB) 11.11 PUN 1 MAY Bumper 2m 132yds Gd/Yld

4/1 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.11 (TS) 15L 5th of 9 to Familiar Dreams (GB) 11.8 NAAS 10 MAR Bumper 1m 7f 116yds Sft

12 JUST FOR LOVE (Ire)

Niall Glynn Owner W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer

Sean Cleary-Farrell (7) Jockey

Age 5

Recent Finishes 1-1

Weight 10-11

Breeding f Bay by Affinisea - Medicine Woman (Stowaway)

Bred by Ms Debbie O’Neill

Colours BLACK, white star, hooped sleeves, black cap, white stars

An unbeaten mare of some promise but this test might just prove beyond her at this stage Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 2 runs, 2 wins Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €13,980

Just For Love 2 N.H. wins €13,865.00 C

13/8Fav S. Cleary-Farrell 11.0 won 3 1/4L 1 1/2L from Rosalys 11.4 and Cottesloe Sunshine 11.2 PUN 9 JUN 15rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 147yds Gd 4/9Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.9 won 2 1/4L 3 1/2L from Final Escape 11.9 and Theflyingbee 11.4 here 11 SEP 23 14rn Bumper 2m 130yds Sft

RED-HOT TRAINER

Ross O’Sullivan (Donnie Devito, Galway 4:30) has saddled 3 winners from 11 runners in the past 14 days. That’s a 27% 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

2023

PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE GUINNESS GALWAY HURDLE

Zarak The Brave (FR)

Owner: Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

Trainer: W. P. Mullins

Jockey: P. Townend

Age: 4 Weight: 11-05 ST: 19

2022

Tudor City

Owner: John Breslin

Trainer: A. J. Martin

Jockey: Liam McKenna (7)

Age: 10 Weight: 11-04 ST: 20

2021

Saldier

Owner: Mrs S Ricci

Trainer: W. P. Mullins

Jockey: Mr. P. W. Mullins

Age: 7 Weight: 11-10 ST: 20

2020

Aramon

Owner: Aramon Syndicate

Trainer: W.P. Mullins

Jockey: Mr. P.W. Mullins

Age: 7 Weight: 11-10 ST: 19

2019

Tudor City

Owner: John Breslin

Trainer: A.J. Martin

Jockey: R.M. Power

Age: 7 Weight: 11-0 ST: 18

A happy Patrick Mullins after winning his third Guinness Galway Hurdle partnering Saldier in 2021.

Tudor City (noseband) jumps the last before going on to land his second Galway Hurdle

Robbie Power punches the air winning the 2019 Guinness Galway Hurdle on Tudor City.

Aramon with Patrick Mullins, centre, jumping the last to win The 2020 Guinness Galway Hurdle

Zarak The Brave became the first four-year-old in 23 years to win the Galway Hurdle with a battling success under Paul Townend.

2018

Sharjah

Owner: Mrs. S. Ricci

Trainer: W.P. Mullins

Jockey: Mr. P.W. Mullins

Age: 5 Weight: 11-07 ST: 20

2017

Tigris River

Owner: John P. McManus

Trainer: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Jockey: B. Geraghty

Age: 6 Weight: 10-09 ST: 20

2016

Clondaw Warrior

Owner: Act D Wagg Syndicate

Trainer: W.P. Mullins

Jockey: R. Walsh

Age: 9 Weight: 11-05 ST: 20

2015

Quick Jack

Owner: John Breslin

Trainer: A.J. Martin

Jockey: D.F. O’Regan

Age: 6 Weight: 10-4 ST: 20

2014

Thomas Edison

Owner: John P. McManus

Trainer: A.J. Martin

Jockey: A.P. McCoy

Age: 7 Weight: 10-6 ST: 20

Thomas Edison ridden by Tony McCoy winning the 2014 Guinness Galway Hurdle

Quick Jack ridden by Denis O’Regan, left jumping the last to win the 2015 Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap

Ruby Walsh stands up and celebrates as he crosses the line on Clondaw Warrior when winning the 2016 Galway Hurdle Handicap

Tigris River and Barry Geraghty winning the 2017 Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap

Sharjah and Patrick Mullins winning the 2018 Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap

5.05pm RACE 6

The Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap of €270,000 (Grade 3)

(Generously sponsored by Guinness)

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times in hurdle races up to and including 21st July 2024.

About 2 miles 11 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: PETROL HEAD

RACE VERDICT

An intriguing contest. Daddy Long Legs has to come back from a poor effort at Tipperary, but the quality of his performance at Punchestown before that showed that he might even be a Grade 1 horse. at the other end of the handicap, Petrol Head is clearly a most interesting runner and the market should be revealing. Runner-up in the past two years, Jesse Evans, should make his presence felt, as should My Mate Mozzie and British challenger Under Control and the improving Gorgeous Tom among others. Preference is for NURBURGRING, a good juvenile hurdler last season with stomach for a battle and a similar profile to last year’s winner Zarak The Brave. [Justin O’Hanlon] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: NURBURGRING

Next Best: Jesse Evans

Winner €159,300 Second €54,000 Third €27,000 Fourth €13,500 Fifth €8,100 Sixth €5,400

NO / COLOURS HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

1 WINTER FOG (Ire)

The Triple Lock Partnership Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer

Brian Hayes Jockey

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

Age 10

Recent Finishes 2141-41

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Papal Bull - Banphrionsa (Flemensfirth)

Bred by Paddy O’Leary

Colours DARK GREEN, white triple diamond, halved sleeves, white star on cap

Bolted up in a Grade 3 at Tipperary; up 5lb and plenty of weight but definitely respected Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 18 runs, 5 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 27 % Prize-money earned €104,104 Winter Fog 5 N.H. wins €87,025.00 C -- Handicap Rating 152

22/1 HR147 B. Hayes 11.5 won 16L 9 1/2L from Shecouldbeanything 11.1 and Minx Tiara 10.8 TIPP 4 JUL 8rn hdl Grade 3 2m Yld 11/2 HR148 K. Callaghan 11.7 1/2L 1 1/4L 3 1/4L 4th to Beacon Edge 11.8 BAL 27 MAY 4rn hdl 2m 2f 86yds Gd 4/1 HR147 P. Townend 11.6 won nk 29L from Seddon 10.11 and Macgiloney 11.1 here 11 SEP 23 5rn hdl 2m 5f 87yds Sft

2 DADDY LONG LEGS (Fr)

Mrs J Donnelly Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer

Paul Townend Jockey

TStrap, 28 Age 5

Recent Finishes 1p-6115 Weight 11-10

Breeding g Chesnut by Almanzor - Private Eye (American Post) Bred by Mme Hilary Erculiani Colours YELLOW & BLACK CHECK, yellow sleeves, black star on cap

Up 15lb from Punchestown and will be a different proposition here if back to his best Probable SP: 5/1

Career record 7 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 42 % Prize-money earned €48,633

Daddy Long Legs (FR) 3 N.H. wins €40,407.80 -- Handicap Rating 150

2/5Fav HR150 P. Townend 11.5 (TS) 45L 5th of 6fn, 8rn to Winter Fog 11.5 TIPP 4 JUL hdl Grade 3 2m Yld 16/5Fav HR135 P. Townend 11.4 (TS) won 5L 3 1/2L from Brentford Hope (GB) 11.12 and Conyers Hill 10.9 PUN 30 APR 24rn Ext hcp hdl

Listed 2m 149yds Yld Mr P. W. Mullins 11.9 (TS) won 3L 1 3/4L from Blueberry Wine 11.2 and Comemylittleson 10.11 LUDLOW 24 APR 7rn nov.hdl 1m 7f 169yds Gd

The Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap (Grade 3)

3 JESSE EVANS (Ire)

Jack Singleton Owner

Noel Meade MEATH Trainer

Conor Stone-Walsh (5) Jockey 21

Age 8

Recent Finishes 21463-4

Weight 11-10

Breeding g Bay by So You Think - American Princess (Desert Prince)

Bred by Gerry & Aoife Hanratty

Colours RED, white stars on sleeves, white star on cap

Runner-up in this race for the past two years; good 5lb claimer;primed for a big run again Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 32 runs, 7 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 21 % Prize-money earned €283,768 Jesse Evans 3 flat wins €42,775.00 4 N.H. wins €58,115.00 -- Handicap Rating 150 11/2 Mr Finn Tegetmeier 11.5 1/2L 1L s/hd 4th to Seattle Creek (GB) 11.5 LEP 11 JUL 11rn 1m 7f Gd 9/2 HR101 C.T. Keane 9.9 6 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Falcon Eight 9.9 CUR 5 NOV 23 7rn Group 3 2m Hvy Oisin Orr 9.2 7L 6th of 31 to The Shunter 9.1 NEWMARKET 14 OCT 23 hcp 2m 2f Sft

4 MY MATE MOZZIE (Ire)

Alymer Stud Owner

Gavin Cromwell MEATH Trainer

Keith Donoghue Jockey

TStrap, 44 Age 8

Recent Finishes 5212-63

Weight 11-04

Breeding g Bay by Born To Sea - Leo’s Spirit (Fantastic Light)

Bred by Christopher Maye

Colours LIGHT BLUE, orange hoop, orange armlet, quartered cap

Good run at Ascot; unorthodox preparation but certainly has the ability to be a factor Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 22 runs, 5 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 22 % Prize-money earned €194,732 My Mate Mozzie 1 flat win €6,785.00 4 N.H. wins €53,485.10 -- Handicap Rating 144 G. F. Carroll 9.3 1 1/4L s/hd 3rd to Belloccio (FR) 9.7 ASCOT 18 JUN 16rn hcp (0-105)1m 6f 34yds Gd /Frm

K.M. Donoghue 11.7 (CP) (TS) 31L 6th of 8fn, 10rn to Gaelic Warrior (GER) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR nov.ch Grade 1 1m 7f 199yds Sft

12/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 (TS) 1 1/2L 2nd to Found A Fifty 11.12 LEP 26 DEC 23 4rn nov.ch Grade 1 2m 1f Yld

5 MIGHTY TOM (Ire)

N Collins Owner

Cian Collins MEATH Trainer

Jordan Gainford Jockey 66

Age 9

Recent Finishes 223-472 Weight 10-13

Breeding g Bay by Dylan Thomas - Polly Anthus (Kahyasi)

Bred by Mr Noel Collins Colours DARK BLUE, light blue cross of lorraine, white cap

Sixth last year; campaigned over fences without success last season; others more likely Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 26 runs, 3 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €93,383 Mighty Tom 3 N.H. wins €43,070.00 C -- Handicap Rating 139

4/5Fav HR137 D.J Gilligan 11.9 7 1/2L 2nd to Extrapolation 11.12 BAL 27 MAY 7rn beg.ch 2m 1f 54yds Gd

5/1 HR137 J.W. Kennedy 10.13 15L 7th of 14fn, 17rn to Pinkerton 10.6 PUN 2 MAY Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 75yds Yld 6/1 D.J Gilligan 11.7 1/2L 15L 2 3/4L 4th to Zanahiyr 11.12 THU 13 FEB 9rn beg.ch 2m 70yds Sft/Hvy

6 NUSRET (GB)

Jayne McGivern Owner

Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

Trainer

J J Burke Jockey

TStrap, 44 Age 5 Recent Finishes 6027-50 Weight 10-13

Breeding c Bay by Golden Horn - Serres (Daylami) Bred by Hesmonds Stud Ltd Colours RED, black chevron, red cap

No match for Daddy Long Legs at Punchestown and down the field in the Ascot Stakes Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 21 runs, 4 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 19 % Prize-money earned €147,007 Nusret (GB) 2 flat wins €37,170.00 2 N.H. wins €59,451.00 -- Handicap Rating 139 D. McMonagle 9.3 (TS) 19L 11th of 20 to Pledgeofallegiance 8.13 ASCOT 18 JUN hcp (0-100)2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm 20/1 HR139 J.J. Slevin 11.8 (TS) 17L 5th of 20fn, 24rn to Daddy Long Legs (FR) 11.4 PUN 30 APR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 149yds Yld 13/2 HR139 J.J. Slevin 11.9 (TS) 14L 7th of 13 to One Last Tango 10.6 LEP 27 DEC 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m Hvy

7 ANOTHERWAY (Fr)

Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer

Danny Mullins Jockey

Age 5

Recent Finishes -0-1f30

Weight 10-11

Breeding g Bay by Anodin - Zagzig (Selkirk)

Bred by Wertheimer & Frere

Colours EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots

Represents last year’s winning owner-trainer combination but needs to improve considerably Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 11 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €35,142 Anotherway (FR) 1 flat win €13,500.00 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 137

5/2Fav HR85 Rachael Blackmore 10.0 19L 10th of 11 to A Piece Of Heaven (FR) 10.4 LEP 17 MAY Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 11/8Fav P. Townend 11.12 1/2L 1L 3rd to Eagle Fang 11.1 PUN 3 MAY 14rn nov.hdl 2m 45yds Sft 4/1 P. Townend 11.3 fell in race won by Captain Cody 11.3 FAIR 31 MAR 11rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 4f Hvy

8 GORGEOUS TOM (Ire)

Envirogreen Housing Services Ltd

Owner

Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD

Trainer

Darragh O’Keeffe

Jockey 92

Age 6

Recent Finishes -42-211

Weight 10-11

Breeding g Bay by Champs Elysees - Cappa Or (Oscar)

Bred by Thomas O’Connor Colours EM. GREEN, yellow star, yellow sleeves, emerald green stars, emerald green & yellow quartered cap Up a total of 14lb for his two wins but has a nice weight and could go very well Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 5 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €23,801 Gorgeous Tom 2 N.H. wins €18,880.00 -- Handicap Rating 137

4/1 HR128 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 won 1L 5L from Mistergif (FR) 11.12 and Antrim Coast 11.12 PUN 1 MAY 14rn hdl 2m 3f 58yds Gd/Yld 11/10Fav HR123 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 won 1 3/4L 13L from Special Cadeau (GB) 11.12 and The Busy Fool 11.9 NAAS 4 APR 19rn mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 11/8 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.4 5 1/2L 2nd to Boldog (FR) 11.12 TRAM 1 JAN 14rn mdn hdl 2m 180yds Hvy

9 SHECOULDBEANYTHING (Ire)

M J Hanrahan

Owner

Gordon Elliott MEATH Trainer

Sam Ewing Jockey

C,T, 28

Age 7

Recent Finishes 34-0312

Weight 10-11

Breeding f Bay by Malinas - Culmore Girl (Chevalier)

Bred by Damien Duncan

Colours BLACK, red star, yellow sleeves, black & red quartered cap

No match for Winter Fog at Tipperary; new headgear tried here but looks up against it Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 15 runs, 6 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €121,409

Shecouldbeanything 6 N.H. wins

€84,075.00 -- Handicap Rating 137

11/1 HR137 Sam Ewing 11.1 (TS) 16L 2nd to Winter Fog 11.5 TIPP 4 JUL 8rn hdl

Grade 3 2m Yld

100/30 HR137 Sam Ewing 11.7 (TS) won 4L 1/2L from Media Naranja 10.10 and Anna Bunina (FR) 10.2 LIST 1 JUN 6rn hdl 2m 100yds Gd 15/8Fav HR139 J.C. Gainford 11.7 (TS) 4 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Minx Tiara 11.0 KILL 12 MAY 7rn hdl Listed 2m 1f Gd/Yld

10 UNDER CONTROL (Fr)

John P McManus Owner

Nicky Henderson GB Trainer

N de Boinville Jockey

TStrap, 187 Age 5

Recent Finishes 10117-2

Weight 10-11

Breeding f Chesnut by Doctor Dino - Delinda

Bred by S A R L Ecurie Des Charmes Colours EMERALD GREEN & YELLOW HOOPS, white cap

Tried in a tongue-tie and could have a nice mark; quite the race to put that to the test Probable SP: 5/1

Career record 7 runs, 4 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 57 % Prize-money earned €115,515

Under Control (FR) 4 N.H. wins €100,719.50 -- Handicap Rating 137

Mark Walsh 11.4 2 1/2L 2nd to Ashroe Diamond 11.5 DONCASTER 27 JAN 6rn hdl Grade 2 2m 128yds Gd

Nico de Boinville 11.13 99+L 7th of 7fn, 8rn to Hansard 11.11 NEWBURY 2 DEC 23 hcp hdl Grade C 2m 69yds Gd /Sft Nico de Boinville 11.5 won 1/2L 6L from Iberico Lord (FR) 11.5 and Arqoob 10.13 SANDOWN PARK 29 APR 23 15rn hcp hdl 1m 7f 216yds Sft

11 NURBURGRING (Ire)

Bronsan Racing

Owner

Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

Trainer

J J Slevin

Jockey

TStrap, 14 Age 4

Recent Finishes D13-436

Weight 10-10

Breeding g Bay by Zoffany - Shamarbelle (Montjeu)

Bred by A O’Brien,M Al Monsour& K Al’ Attiyah Colours DARK GREEN, white hoop, white sleeves, dark green cap

Not a dissimilar profile to last year’s winner Zarak The Brave and can go close Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 13 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 23 % Prize-money earned €60,608 Nurburgring 1 flat win €7,670.00 2 N.H. wins €22,420.00 -- Handicap Rating 139 15/2 HR91 D. McMonagle 10.1 (TS) 5 3/4L 6th of 10 to Longbourn 9.13 LEP 18 JUL Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 5/1 HR136 J.J. Slevin 11.0 (CP) 1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Kargese (FR) 10.7 PUN 4 MAY 10rn hdl Grade 1 2m Sft J. J. Slevin 11.2 (TS) 1 1/2L 4 3/4L 7 1/2L 4th to Majborough (FR) 11.2 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 12rn hdl Grade 1 2m 179yds Hvy

12 WILLIAMSTOWNDANCER (Ire)

Blackrock Racing Syndicate

Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW

Trainer

Rachael Blackmore

Jockey

Age 6

Recent Finishes 11713-1

Weight 10-09

Breeding f Bay by Beat Hollow - Snag List (Shantou)

Bred by John O’Connor

Colours WHITE & DARK BLUE HOOPS, white sleeves, check cap

Warmed up for this by winning an amateur maiden at Leopardstown in June;interesting runner Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 10 runs, 5 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €57,852 Williamstowndancer 1 flat win €8,850.00 4 N.H. wins €38,940.00 -- Handicap Rating 135

5/6Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.2 won 1 1/2L 1 3/4L from Benjis Benefit 11.0 and Somptueux (FR) 11.2 LEP 20 JUN 14rn mdn 1m 7f Gd 3min 20.4sec

4/1 HR136 P. Townend 11.3 4 3/4L 13L 3rd to Brighterdaysahead (FR) 10.10 DRYL 10 NOV 23 12rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 190yds Sft 15/2 HR125 D.E. Mullins 10.12 won 2 3/4L 1 3/4L from Bialystok 11.1 and Birdie Or Bust 10.8 TIPP 1 OCT 23 6rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 50yds Yld/Sft

13 KINGS HILL (Ire)

PNT Partnership Owner

Paul John Gilligan GALWAY Trainer

Jack Gilligan (7) Jockey 14

Age 5

Recent Finishes 4-19244

Weight 10-08

Breeding g Grey by Kingston Hill - Made For A Reason (Arakan) Bred by John & Jimmy Lawler

Colours WHITE, emerald green star, maroon sleeves, maroon cap, white stars

No match for Daddy Longs Legs at Punchestown but could be one to outrun his likely odds Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €12,246

Kings Hill 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 134

18/1 J.A. Heffernan 10.3 2 1/2L 1/2L 9L 4th to Vice President 9.8 LEP 18 JUL 11rn mdn 1m 2f Gd 14/1 HR134 J.G. Gilligan 10.10 5L 3 1/2L 5 1/2L 4th to Daddy Long Legs (FR) 11.4 PUN 30 APR 24rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 149yds Yld 7/2 HR130 J.G. Gilligan 11.5 hd 2nd to Cheerful Chap 10.6 BAL 19 APR 7rn hcp hdl 2m 1f 144yds Sft

The Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap (Grade 3)

14 A PENNY A HUNDRED (Fr)

Brendan T O’Sullivan

Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW

Trainer

K Callaghan (5)

Jockey 103

Age 5

Recent Finishes 12-254p

Weight 10-07

Breeding f Bay by Jukebox Jury - One Day More (Flemensfirth)

Bred by Mme Jacky Mullins

Colours ORANGE, emerald green star, black sleeves, orange & emerald green striped cap

Poor at Ayr when last seen; hard to fancy although coming back in trip is likely to suit Probable SP: 40/1 Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €28,964 A Penny A Hundred (FR) 2 N.H. wins €13,865.00 -- Handicap Rating 133 P. Townend 11.10 p.u. in race won by Czech Her Out 10.7 AYR 20 APR 11rn hcp hdl 3m 70yds Sft 66/1 HR133 P. Slozil 11.5 2 1/4L 2 3/4L 15L 4th to Jade De Grugy (FR) 11.5 FAIR 31 MAR 17rn nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Hvy 11/8Fav HR133 D.E. Mullins 10.9 8 3/4L 5th of 8 to Bioluminescence 10.9 LIM 10 MAR nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 6f 60yds Hvy

15 FASCILE MODE (Ire)

Mrs Helen Mullins

Owner

Thomas Mullins KILKENNY

Trainer

Jack Foley

Jockey 53

Age 6

Recent Finishes 856031

Weight 10-07

Breeding g Bay by Walk In The Park - C’Est La Mode (Presenting)

Bred by Mrs H Mullins

Colours RED & GREY QUARTERED, striped sleeves, purple cap

Good win last time; probably better over further but could be dangerous to underestimate Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 13 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 23 % Prize-money earned €42,205 Fascile Mode 3 N.H. wins €29,205.00 -- Handicap Rating 133

100/30 HR133 J.B. Foley 11.12 won 5 1/2L 7L from Ash Tree Meadow (FR) 10.13 and Striking (FR) 11.5 PUN 9 JUN 7rn hdl 2m 3f 49yds Gd 3/1 HR132 J.B. Foley 11.8 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Beacon Edge 11.8 BAL 27 MAY 4rn hdl 2m 2f 86yds Gd 20/1 HR132 J.B. Foley 11.0 6 1/2L 10th of 21fn, 23rn to Chapeau De Soleil 11.0 PUN 4 MAY Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 4f 118yds Sft

16 RISK BELLE (Fr)

John P McManus Owner W P Mullins CARLOW

Trainer

Mark Walsh Jockey 89

Age 5

Recent Finishes 13-5850

Weight 10-07

Breeding f Bay by No Risk At All - Belle Du Berry (Network)

Bred by E A R L Patrick Joubert & S C Ecurie Couderc Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, em. green cap, white star

Grade 3 winner but exposed in good handicap company over the spring; others preferred Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 14 runs, 4 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €128,386 Risk Belle (FR) 4 N.H. wins €106,940.00 -- Handicap Rating 133 16/1 HR134 A.P. Kelly 10.11 17L 13th of 21fn, 23rn to Chapeau De Soleil 11.0 PUN 4 MAY Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 4f 118yds Sft

3/1Fav HR134 A.P. Kelly 11.6 10L 5th of 11fn, 12rn to Effernock Fizz 10.7 FAIR 30 MAR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Hvy J.S. McGarvey 10.9 8 3/4L 8th of 16fn, 17rn to Absurde (FR) 10.10 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 179yds Hvy

17 ARCTIC FLY (Ire)

Brendan T O’Sullivan

Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW

Trainer

Sean Cleary-Farrell (7) Jockey

TStrap, 61

Age 6

Recent Finishes 6114p-6

Weight 10-06

Breeding f Bay by Walk In The Park - Arctic Lady (Soldier Hollow) Bred by Edward Kearney Ltd Colours ORANGE, emerald green star, black sleeves, em. green cap

Won a Listed novice hurdle at this meeting last year; well beaten since; little appeal Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 8 runs, 3 wins Strike-Rate 37 % Prize-money earned €37,290 Arctic Fly 3 N.H. wins €34,515.00 C -- Handicap Rating 132

7/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.7 38L last of 6 to Shecouldbeanything 11.7 LIST 1 JUN hdl 2m 100yds Gd 14/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.0 p.u. in race won by Brighterdaysahead (FR) 10.10 DRYL 10 NOV 23 12rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 190yds Sft 100/30 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.12 2 3/4L 1 3/4L 25L 4th to Williamstowndancer 10.12 TIPP 1 OCT 23 6rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 50yds Yld/Sft

18 ICARE DESBOIS (Fr)

N D Kennelly Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer

Michael O’Sullivan Jockey 54

Age 6

Recent Finishes 3-571u2

Weight 10-06

Breeding g Grey by Triple Threat - Sologne (April Night)

Bred by E A R L Guittet Desbois

Colours ORANGE, royal blue diamond, royal blue diamonds on cap

Beaten in a Punchestown novice hurdle in June; plenty of ability but jumping is an issue Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 8 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €68,431 Icare Desbois (FR) 2 N.H. wins €66,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 132

4/6Fav HR132 K. Callaghan 11.7 2L 2nd to Napper Tandy (GB) 10.13 PUN 8 JUN 6rn nov.hdl 2m 170yds Gd

5/1 HR125 P. Townend 10.12 u.r. in race won by Senecia 11.1 KILL 12 MAY 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f Gd/Yld

6/4Fav P. Townend 11.12 won 1 1/4L 1 3/4L from Union Station 11.12 and Omniscient (GB) 11.12 NAAS 16 APR 19rn mdn hdl 2m 119yds Sft 19 NDAAWI

(GB)

Easyfix

Owner

Gordon Elliott MEATH

Trainer

Jack Kennedy Jockey 44

Age 4 Recent Finishes 5-31367

Weight 10-05

Breeding g Bay by Cracksman - Mount Elbrus (Barathea)

Bred by Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Colours DARK BLUE & MAROON CHECK, dark blue sleeves, maroon stars on cap

Placed in the Boodles at the Cheltenham Festival this March; ran okay in the Ascot Stakes Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 13 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 23 % Prize-money earned €41,696 Ndaawi (GB) 2 flat wins €18,700.00 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 134 D.P. McDonogh 9.4 12L 7th of 20 to Pledgeofallegiance 8.13 ASCOT 18 JUN hcp (0-100)2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm 9/2 HR135 J.W. Kennedy 11.0 15L 6th of 8 to Bottler’secret 11.3 FAIR 1

11.12 2L nk 3rd to Lark In The Mornin (GER) 11.0 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR 22rn hcp hdl

5.05pm RACE 6

20 PETROL HEAD (Ire)

Orchard Garden Syndicate

Owner

Miss Katy Brown KILDARE

Trainer

Danny Gilligan (3)

Jockey

Age 8

Recent Finishes 912/-11

Weight 10-00?+2

Breeding g Bay by Valirann - Lizzy Langtry (King’s Theatre)

Bred by Frank Motherway

Colours ROYAL BLUE, orange epaulettes, orange & royal blue striped cap

21lb rise gets him in off bottom-weight; intriguing runner and the market will reveal much Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 20 runs, 4 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €50,156

Petrol Head 4 N.H. wins €48,380.00 -- Handicap Rating 126

7/4Fav HR117 D.J Gilligan 10.7 won 1 1/4L 4L from Aeros Luck 10.11 and Redwood Queen 11.3 BELW 6 JUL 14rn hcp hdl 2m 1f 40yds Gd

7/2 HR105 S. O’Callaghan 11.8 won 8 1/2L 3L from Only One Plan 10.10 and Mater Matuta 10.3 DWNP 15 JUN 10rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 1f 165yds Gd 1/2Fav HR102 D.N. Russell 12.0 3 1/4L 2nd to Sargent Lightfoot 11.7 KILB 8 JUL 22 15rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 3f Gd

RESERVES

21 MAN O WORK (Ire)

C J O’Reilly

Owner

P G Fahey KILDARE

Trainer

Cian Cullinan (7)

Jockey 26

Age 6

Recent Finishes 7721-20

Weight 10-06

Breeding g Bay by Workforce - Ceuta (Henrythenavigator)

Bred by Charles O’Reilly Colours BLACK, red spots, black cap, red spots

First reserve; below his best at Bellewstown latest but knows how to win a big handicap Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 16 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €96,766 Man O Work 3 N.H. wins €74,340.00 -- Handicap Rating 132 13/2 HR133 Cian Cullinan 11.5 30L 10th of 14 to Petrol Head 10.7 BELW 6 JUL hcp hdl 2m 1f 40yds Gd 10/1 Cian Cullinan 10.0 1 1/2L 2nd to Himalayan Heights 9.5 TIPP 29 MAY 11rn mdn 1m 4f 110yds Sft 11/1 HR125 Cian Cullinan 9.9 won 1 1/2L 4 1/2L from Horantzau D’airy (FR) 10.7 and Shecouldbeanything 11.2 LIST 22 SEP 23 17rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Yld/Sft

22 FIVEONEFIVE (Ire)

Salvatore Giannini & Tony Lagan

Owner

Cian Collins MEATH

Trainer

Jockey

CPiece, 32

Age 6

Recent Finishes 358361

Weight 10-06

Breeding g Bay by Dylan Thomas - Jenmarie (Dr Massini) Bred by Joe & Mel Power Colours YELLOW, emerald green star, emerald green stars on sleeves, emerald green star on cap

Second reserve; travelled to Britain for her last three wins including at Cartmel latest Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 20 runs, 4 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €79,227

Fiveonefive 4 N.H. wins €59,400.50 -- Handicap Rating 132 J.C. Gainford 12.0 (CP) won 2 3/4L 3 1/2L from King Otis 10.2 and Book of Secrets 10.2 CARTMEL 30 JUN 12rn hcp hdl 2m 1f 46yds Gd 9/2Fav HR125 C.P. Millar 10.11 (CP) 14L 6th of 11fn, 12rn to Minx Tiara 11.7 LIST 3 JUN Ext hcp hdl 2m Gd/Yld 7/2 HR125 J.C. Gainford 10.12 (CP) hd 7 1/2L 3rd to Senecia 11.1 KILL 12 MAY 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f Gd/Yld

23 ROYAL EAGLE (Ire)

David Monaghan & Adam Lord & Paddy Monaghan Owner

Gordon Elliott MEATH Trainer

Jockey

Age 6

Recent Finishes 06-0416 Weight 10-05

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; four-time hurdle winner but has come up short in big handicaps 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 C -- Handicap Rating 131

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. 2, 4, 6, 10, 11, 17 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 9 CPiece ON No. 22 ?+2 indicates that the rider may carry 2lb over weight on the day

LAST YEAR 1st Zarak The Brave, 2nd Jesse Evans, 3rd My Mate Mozzie TRAINER W P Mullins WEIGHT 11-5 TIME 3m 38.80 secs GOING gd-yld

BETTING FORECAST 5 Daddy Long Legs, Under Control, 8 Nurburgring, 10 Anotherway, My Mate Mozzie, 12 Gorgeous Tom, Jesse Evans, Winter Fog, 14 Fascile Mode, Icare Desbois, Nusret, 16 Petrol Head, Risk Belle, Williamstowndancer, 20 Kings Hill, Ndaawi, 25 Shecouldbeanything, 33 Mighty Tom, 40 A Penny A Hundred, 50 Arctic Fly

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5.05pm RACE 6

The Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap of €270,000 (Grade 3)

(Generously sponsored by Guinness)

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times in hurdle races up to and including 21st July 2024.

About 2 miles 11 yards.

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RACE 7

The Guinness 0.0 Handicap of €17,000 (50-70)

(Generously sponsored by Guinness)

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 50-70. About 1 mile 4 furlongs. Starting from stalls.

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RACE VERDICT

PREDICTION: LADY CHRISTA

A ready winner over hurdles here on Monday SON OF HYPNOS can become the first to double up at this year’s festival. Dangers include Vidisha and Lady Christa, while improved runs from both Cafe Con Leche and Noble Crusade wouldn’t surprise. [Alan Hewison] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: SON OF HYPNOS Next Best: Best Law

NO / COLOURS HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING 5.40pm

1 DESERT FRIEND (Ire)

Magnificent Eight Syndicate

Owner

Mrs Denise Foster MEATH

Trainer

Seamie Heffernan

Jockey 14

Age 8 Drawn 18

Recent Finishes 7u8514

Weight 10-02

Breeding g Chesnut by Universal - Assabiyya (Cape Cross)

Bred by Rabbah Bloodstock Limited

Colours WHITE & RED HOOPS, light green sleeves & cap

Top-weight can’t be ruled out but perhaps others better handicapped Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 41 runs, 7 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 17 % Prize-money earned €57,147

Desert Friend 5 flat wins €27,043.20 2 N.H. wins €13,865.00 -- Handicap Rating 70 5/1 HR69 B.M. Coen 9.13 nk nk s/hd 4th to Cloud Seeker (GB) 9.3 LEP 18 JUL 11rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 180yds Gd

11/2 HR63 B.M. Coen 9.9 won hd 4 1/4L from Mayo For Sam 9.0 and Status Green 9.8 BAL 24 JUN 11rn hcp (47-70)1m 5f Gd 2min 54.6sec 12/1 HR63 G.F. Carroll 10.0 4 1/2L 5th of 22 to Mayo For Sam 8.9 NAV 8 JUN hcp (47-65)1m 2f 40yds Gd

2 VIDISHA (Fr)

Patrick J Woods

Owner

J P Murtagh KILDARE

Trainer

Rory Mulligan (7) Jockey 13

Age 4 Drawn 9

Recent Finishes 571-772

Weight 10-02

Breeding f Bay by Awtaad - Visoriyna (Dansili)

Bred by S C E A Haras De Son Altesse L’Aga Khan Colours EMERALD GREEN, white hoop, emerald green sleeves, yellow cap

Just denied at Down Royal; 2lb rise but shortlisted Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €8,346 Vidisha (FR) 1 flat win €4,500.00 -- Handicap Rating 70 10/1 HR68 R.M Mulligan 9.8 s/hd 2nd to

The Guinness 0.0 Handicap (50-70)

3 ARCH ENEMY (Ire)

Black Steel Square Syndicate

Owner

Patrick Magee CAVAN Trainer

Robbie Colgan Jockey

Best turf form is over shorter Probable SP: 12/1

Age 5 Drawn 13

Recent Finishes 326246

Weight 10-01

Breeding f Grey by Alhebayeb - Pointed Arch (Rock of Gibraltar)

Bred by D G Iceton

Colours GREY, black hollow box, black & grey quartered cap

Career record 48 runs, 4 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €53,698 Arch Enemy 4 flat wins €25,370.00 D -- Handicap Rating 69 8/1

HR96 S.W. Flanagan 11.8 6 3/4L 6th of 13 to Pidoyne 11.5 ROS 8 JUL hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 204yds Gd 17/2 HR69 R.C. Colgan 9.5 1/2L 1L 2 1/4L 4th to Sumptuary Law 8.13 LEP 13 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd/Yld 16/1 HR69 R.C. Colgan 9.6 1 1/4L 2nd to Glor Tire 9.2 LEP 6 JUN 11rn hcp (50-80)1m Gd

DIYABA (Ire)

Richard Young Owner

Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH

Trainer

James Ryan (5) Jockey

275

Age 4 Drawn 7

Recent Finishes 78345Weight 10-01

Breeding f Chesnut by Australia - Diylawa (Mastercraftsman)

Bred by His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C Colours ORANGE, dark blue large spots, dark blue sleeves & cap

C&D placing last year; belated seasonal reappearance and ground plenty quick enough Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 5 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,995 Diyaba -- Handicap Rating 69 6/1 HR74 R.P. Whelan 9.3 15L 5th of 14 to Alalcance (GB) 9.3 CUR 31 OCT 23 mdn 1m 4f Hvy 12/1 B.M. Coen 9.3 1 3/4L 1L 1/2L 4th to Rubydooby 9.3 KILL 30 SEP 23 9rn mdn 1m 3f 50yds Hvy 12/1 R.P. Whelan 9.3 ns 3L 3rd to Erato 9.0 here 12 SEP 23 8rn mdn 1m 4f 42yds Sft

SON OF HYPNOS (Ire)

Kevin John Smith Owner

Kevin Michael Smith MEATH

Trainer

Wesley Joyce (5) Jockey

B,T, 3

Age 7 Drawn 16

Recent Finishes 938281

Weight 10-01

Breeding g Bay by Morpheus - Top Dollar (Elusive Quality) Bred by Tally-Ho Stud Colours WHITE, black panel, halved sleeves, quartered cap

Monday’s runaway hurdles winner; 9lb lower than his last winning mark so obvious contender Probable SP: 11/2 Career record 44 runs, 6 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €55,558 Son Of Hypnos 3 flat wins €21,535.00 3 N.H. wins €23,010.00 C -- Handicap Rating 69 16/1 HR103 J. Smith 11.1 (BK) (TS) won 10L 1 3/4L from Clonbury Bridge 11.7 and Vischio 12.0 here 29 JUL 20rn hcp hdl (95-109)2m 130yds Gd 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

THE MPEX KID (Ire)

Charlestown Dancers Syndicate

Owner

Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH

Trainer

Darragh O’Sullivan (10)

Jockey

107

Age 8 Drawn 19

Recent Finishes 3178-70 Weight 10-01

Breeding g Bay by Tamayuz - Startarette (Dixieland Band) Bred by Leinster Syndicate Colours MAROON, white hollow box, maroon cap

Best form over shorter; back from a break and of limited appeal on first try over 1m4f Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 37 runs, 4 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €31,185 The Mpex Kid 4 flat wins €23,895.00 -- Handicap Rating 69

100/1 Ms C. Skerry 11.5 57L 10th of 18fn, 19rn to Icare Desbois (FR) 11.12 NAAS 16 APR mdn hdl 2m 119yds Sft 14/1 HR70 S. Foley 9.9 7 3/4L 7th of 14 to Moondharrig 9.3 DUN 5 APR hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 50/1 HR71 J.A. Powell 9.7 9 1/4L 8th of 15 to San Aer 10.2 here 30 OCT 23 hcp (50-80)1m 73yds Hvy

CHATTERBOX (Ire)

Ciaran Russell Owner

John Joseph Murphy CORK Trainer

Shane Foley Jockey 14

Age 5 Drawn 6 Recent Finishes fp6822

Weight 10-00

Breeding f Chesnut by Fast Company - Kiss Goodnight (Papal Bull) Bred by Highfort Stud Colours ROYAL BLUE & WHITE CHEVRONS, striped sleeves & cap

In good form on the back of second placings at Killarney under both codes; one to consider Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 18 runs, 5 places Prize-money earned €9,311 Chatterbox -- Handicap Rating 68

9/2 HR92 Sam Ewing 10.4 1/2L 2nd to Red Glory 11.4 KILL 18 JUL 15rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m 1f Gd

9/2 HR63 C.T. Keane 9.9 5 1/2L 2nd to Chutzpal 9.5 KILL 17 JUL 12rn hcp (47-70)1m 6f 80yds Gd 28/1 HR93 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.5 22L 8th of 15fn, 18rn to Our Bobby 11.13 LIST 1 JUN hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 80yds Gd

BRIGHT N SHINE (Ire)

Jonathan O’Callaghan & Jason O’Callaghan

Owner

Terence O’Brien CORK

Trainer

Adam Caffrey (3) Jockey

TStrap, 20

Age 4 Drawn 20

Recent Finishes 22812-0

Weight 9-13

Breeding g Bay by Fulbright - Cahirleske (Saffron Walden) Bred by Paul McEnery Colours DARK BLUE, large emerald green spots & sleeves, quartered cap Recent AW comeback run should have brought him on so don’t rule out, despite wide draw Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 14 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €14,360 Bright N Shine 1 flat win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 67

9/2Fav HR68 Adam Caffrey 9.6 (TS) 8 1/2L 10th of 14 to Miss Paloma (GB) 8.11 DUN 12 JUL hcp (47-75)1m 4f Std 13/8Fav HR67 Adam Caffrey 9.3 (TS) 2 1/2L 2nd to Caulaincourt 9.8 DUN 29 NOV 23 14rn hcp (47-70)1m 4f Std 4/1 HR60 Adam Caffrey 9.3 (TS) won 1/2L 2 3/4L from Neverfindanother U 9.9 and Kartayaz 9.2

9 SECRET ROCK (Ire)

Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd

Owner

Mrs C O’Leary MEATH

Trainer

Daniel King (5) Jockey

H,T, 96

Age 5 Drawn 17

Recent Finishes 185-140

Weight 9-13?+2

Breeding g Bay by Fascinating Rock - So Secret (Barathea)

Bred by Maurice Regan

Colours BEIGE, dark blue cross of lorraine & sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star

Lacks a recent run but has won fresh before Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 17 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 17 % Prize-money earned €20,873

Secret Rock 2 flat wins €12,390.00 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 D -- Handicap Rating 67

8/1 HR67 B.M. Coen 9.6 (TS) 10L 13th of 19 to Nostra Casa 9.12 NAV 27 APR hcp 1m 5f Gd/Yld

5/4Fav HR67 D. McMonagle 9.9 (TS) 1/2L 2 1/2L 1 1/4L 4th to Riyami 10.0 DUN 14 FEB 14rn hcp (47-75)2m Std

3/1Fav HR62 J. Coen 9.8 (TS) won 1 1/4L 3/4L from St Cianans Fire 9.2 and Tom The Plasterer 8.12 DUN 19 JAN 14rn hcp (47-65)1m 4f Std

2min 38.8sec

10 CAFE CON LECHE (Ire)

Anthony David Bustin & Paul Mc Kernan & Aisling McCarthy

Owner

C Byrnes LIMERICK

Trainer

Sean Davis

Jockey

Age 8 Drawn 21

Recent Finishes 04010-6

Weight 9-12

Breeding g Bay/Brown by Camacho - Cafe Lassere (Giant’s Causeway)

Bred by Castleton Lyons & Kilboy Estate Colours WHITE, red star, red sleeves, white stars, white cap, red stars

Attracted Steward’s attention at Limerick recently; more likely here Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 44 runs, 4 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €46,758 Cafe Con Leche 4 N.H. wins €28,615.00 -- Handicap Rating 66

33/1 HR66 S.P. Davis 9.2 5 1/2L 6th of 14 to Rapid Mission (GB) 9.2 LIM 22 JUN hcp (50-80)1m 4f 110yds Gd 18/1 HR126 Mr A.D. Bustin 11.1 78L last of 10fn, 11rn to Catch The Beast 10.1 PUN 31 DEC 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 15yds Hvy 40/1 HR118 Mr A.D. Bustin 11.9 won 1 1/2L 2 3/4L from Ricky Bobby 10.6 and The Banger Doyle 11.4 CK 10 DEC 23 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 185yds Sft/Hvy

11 LADY CHRISTA (Ire)

Llewelyn Runeckles Partnership Owner

Ms Sheila Lavery MEATH Trainer

Billy Lee Jockey

Age 4 Drawn 2

Recent Finishes 205-210

Weight 9-12

Breeding f Chesnut by Gustav Klimt - Orangecherie (Duke of Marmalade)

Bred by D Llewelyn & J Runeckles Colours ROYAL BLUE, light blue cross sashes, light blue cap

Possibly went too hard at the Curragh last time; Billy Lee takes over Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 14 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €10,815

Lady Christa 1 flat win €5,900.00 D -- Handicap Rating 66

4/1Fav HR67 K.G. Kennedy 9.5 44L 15th of 18 to Courageous Strike (GB) 9.3 CUR 28 JUN hcp (50-80)1m 4f Gd

5/2Fav HR56 K.G. Kennedy 9.0 won 5L 3 3/4L from L’Un Deux Trois 9.13 and Thefullbackline (GB) 9.10 FAIR 14 JUN 15rn hcp (47-65)1m 4f

Gd 2min 34.9sec

6/1 HR52 K.G. Kennedy 8.4 1/2L 2nd to Moonlit Mist 9.7 FAIR 30 MAY 16rn hcp (47-75)1m 2f Gd

12 NOBLE CRUSADE (USA)

No More After Hours Syndicate

Owner

John C McConnell MEATH

Trainer

Keithen Kennedy (7)

Jockey 14

Age 6 Drawn 11

Recent Finishes 100908

Weight 9-12

Breeding g Bay by Noble Mission - Hint Of Joy (Empire Maker) Bred by Dom Felipe Llc Colours ORANGE, dark blue chevron, dark blue cap, orange star

Flopped when backed over hurdles latest; don’t rule out back on Flat though Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 36 runs, 5 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €37,767

Noble Crusade (USA) 5 flat wins €26,437.00 D -- Handicap Rating 66

11/2Fav HR88 B.W. Harvey 11.7 20L 8th of 13fn, 15rn to Moyvilla Lass 11.2 KILL 18 JUL hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 85yds Gd

80/1 HR69 D.W. O’Connor 9.10 10L 16th of 21 to Lord Church 9.4 CUR 28 JUN hcp (50-75)1m 1f Gd 66/1 HR70 D.W. O’Connor 9.11 7 3/4L 9th of 12 to Ferrybank (GB) 9.13 LEP 20 JUN hcp (47-75)1m Gd

13 TRUE STATESMAN (Ire)

J Fairhurst & Mark Devenny & Cyril McMul-

lan

Owner

Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN

Trainer

Ronan Whelan

Jockey

CPiece, 13 Age 4 Drawn 10

Recent Finishes 646708

Weight 9-12

Breeding g Bay/Brown by Churchill - True Verdict (Danehill Dancer) Bred by B V Sangster Colours WHITE & RED CHEVRONS, white sleeves, hooped cap

Winless since 2022 and hard to fancy on recent efforts (cheekpieces back on for visor) Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 22 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €24,101 True Statesman 2 flat wins €14,464.20 -- Handicap Rating 66

22/1 HR69 Adam Caffrey 9.1 (V) 27L last of 8 to Masoun (FR) 9.3 DRYL 19 JUL Ext hcp 1m 2f 140yds Gd

13/2 HR70 R.P. Whelan 9.11 8 3/4L 11th of 14 to Miss Paloma (GB) 8.11 DUN 12 JUL hcp (47-75)1m 4f Std 12/1 HR72 C.J. MacRedmond 9.2 (BK) 14L 7th of 10 to Brave Troop 9.13 BAL 24 JUN hcp 1m 1f 156yds Gd

14 BEST LAW (Ire)

Gaelic Thoroughbreds

Owner

G M Lyons MEATH

Trainer

Colin Keane Jockey

The Guinness 0.0 Handicap (50-70)

Blinkers, 17

Age 3 Drawn 4

Recent Finishes 657-031

Weight 9-06

Breeding g Bay by Aclaim - Caledonian Belle (Mastercraftsman)

Bred by Bridgetown Stud & M Carroll

Colours DARK GREEN, dark green & pink hooped sleeves, dark green cap

Nicely improved for step up to today’s trip and blinkered at Killarney; this tougher Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €7,633 Best Law 1 flat win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 70

9/2 HR61 C.T. Keane 9.11 (BK) won 2L 3 3/4L from Our Lil (GB) 9.4 and Gregorina 8.13 KILL 15 JUL 12rn hcp (47-65)1m 3f 73yds Gd/Frm 2min 21.9sec

5/2Fav HR61 C.T. Keane 9.11 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Empress Alma 9.0 NAAS 6 JUL 11rn hcp (47-65)1m 2f 84yds Gd 4/1Fav HR63 G.F. Carroll 9.4 11L 10th of 15 to Bear Profit 9.9 LEP 20 JUN hcp (47-65)1m 1f Gd

15 KING OF THE BRONX (Ire)

Lucky Seven Syndicate/Seven Plus One

Syndicate

Owner

Gavin Cromwell MEATH

Trainer

Gary Carroll Jockey

Age 3 Drawn 5

Recent Finishes 80-010

Weight 9-04

Breeding g Bay by Dragon Pulse - Rosie Hackett (Jeremy) Bred by John Hayden Colours EMERALD GREEN, red star, yellow sleeves, emerald green & yellow quartered cap

Well held on handicap/yard debut and now takes a step up in trip Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 5 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €7,080 King Of The Bronx 1 flat win €7,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 68 12/1 HR70 G.F. Carroll 9.0 12L 18th of 21 to Lord Church 9.4 CUR 28 JUN hcp (50-75)1m 1f Gd 200/1 R.C. Colgan 9.12 won 3/4L 3/4L from Dynamite Defense 9.2 and Latin 9.9 GOW 9 MAY 12rn 1m Sft 1min 51.6sec 200/1 R.C. Colgan 9.8 48L 10th of 12 to Chemistry 9.8 CUR 20 APR mdn 1m 2f Hvy

16 PREPARATIONS (Ire)

Mrs M C Slattery Owner

Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY Trainer

Andrew Slattery Jockey 25

Age 3 Drawn 12

Recent Finishes 748

Weight 9-04

Breeding f Bay by Mastercraftsman - Marvellous Ways (Lawman) Bred by Dr Ali Al Mutairi Colours YELLOW, red hoop, yellow sleeves, red star on cap

Unexposed 3yo maiden entering handicap company, some encouragement last time Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 3 runs Prize-money earned €1,000 Preparations -- Handicap Rating 68 33/1 A.J. Slattery 9.3 7L 8th of 11 to La Vita Nova 9.3 LIM 7 JUL mdn 1m 3f 70yds Gd 80/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.3 1/2L 2L 1/2L 4th to Cheeky Wink 9.3 GOW 23 APR 9rn mdn 1m 1f 100yds Sft

50/1 A.J. Slattery 9.3 9 1/4L 7th of 11 to Port Fairy 9.3 DUN 13 APR mdn 1m 2f 150yds Std

17 QUESTION OF CLASS (Ire)

Mrs Patricia O’Rourke & Mrs J S Bolger Owner

J S Bolger CARLOW Trainer

Rory Cleary Jockey

Blinkers, 13

Age 3 Drawn 14

Recent Finishes 07-6233

Weight 9-04

Breeding f Bay by Camelot - Teo’s Music (Intense Focus)

Bred by J S Bolger Colours ROYAL BLUE, white triple diamond & diamonds on sleeves, quartered cap

Barely got home over 1m5f at Down Royal so drop in trip to suit; blinkers tried too Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 7 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €4,135

Question Of Class -- Handicap Rating 68

18/5Fav HR68 R.P. Cleary 9.12 (CP) 5 1/2L nk 3rd to Empress Alma 9.0 DRYL 19 JUL 9rn Ext hcp 1m 5f Gd

13/2 HR65 R.P. Cleary 9.6 (CP) 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Doctor Grace 9.13 NAV 13 JUL 20rn hcp (47-65)1m 2f 40yds Gd/Frm

14/1 HR63 R.P. Cleary 9.7 1/2L 2nd to Cloud Seeker (GB) 9.7 LIM 12 JUN 13rn hcp (47-70)1m 3f 110yds Gd/Frm

18 THERE’S NO LIMIT (Ire)

AP Partnership Owner

Cian Collins MEATH Trainer

Declan McDonogh Jockey

CPiece, 13

Age 3 Drawn 3

Recent Finishes 4-55914

Weight 9-02

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

Ballinrobe claiming winner has it to do off revised mark and stamina unproven 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 156yds 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

RESERVES

19 HIDDEN LAND (USA)

P J P Byrne

Owner

Andrew Kinirons KILDARE

Trainer

Luke McAteer

Jockey

Age 7 Drawn 1

Recent Finishes 633179

Weight 9-11

Breeding f Chesnut by Hard Spun - Absolute Crackers (Giant’s Causeway)

Bred by Flaxman Holdings Limited

Colours LIGHT BLUE, yellow cross of lorraine, light green sleeves, light blue cap

Twice a winner at around this trip and better hurdler; others preferred; reserve Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 54 runs, 5 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €65,417

Hidden Land (USA) 2 flat wins

€11,800.00 3 N.H. wins €23,305.00 D -- Handicap Rating 65

20/1 HR118 K.C. Sexton 10.11 28L 9th of 14 to Petrol Head 10.7 BELW 6 JUL hcp hdl 2m 1f 40yds Gd

9/2Fav HR68 L.T. McAteer 10.0 13L 7th of 11 to Desert Friend 9.9 BAL 24 JUN hcp (47-70)1m 5f Gd

7/2Fav HR108 K.C. Sexton 11.13 won 11L 15L from Betty Dutton 11.2 and One Night Standard 11.5 DWNP 16 JUN 10rn hcp hdl 2m 2f 185yds Gd

20 JUPITER ROCK (Ire)

Patrick John O’Brien & J Carthy Owner

Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY Trainer

Jockey

Blinkers, 15

Age 4

Drawn 8

Recent Finishes 002003

Weight 9-11

Breeding g Bay by Fastnet Rock - Julienne (Galileo)

Bred by Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd Colours EM. GREEN, dark green hoop, white sleeves, black armlet, dark green cap, emerald green diamond

Killarney claiming third his best run of the season; others with stronger claims; reserve Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 12 runs, 4 places Prize-money earned €4,973

Jupiter Rock -- Handicap Rating 65

40/1 HR68 J.M. Sheridan 9.4 (BK) 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Dynamic Force 9.2 KILL 17 JUL 8rn 1m 40yds Gd 50/1 HR97 D. Meyler 11.4 (CP) last of 13fn, 14rn to Shraheen 11.7 KILB 2 JUN hcp hdl (80-102)2m Gd 25/1 HR100 J. Smith 11.6 (CP) 66L last of 16 to Monty’s Way 11.2 BAL 7 MAY hcp hdl (80-102)2m 172yds Gd/Yld

21 JAWHARY (GB)

Stephen Reddy & William Mullahy Owner Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN Trainer

Jockey

Age 6 Drawn 15

Recent Finishes 452099

Weight 9-11

Breeding g Bay by Cable Bay - Conservatory (Observatory) Bred by Stourbank Stud Colours DARK BLUE, emerald green epaulettes, white cap, emerald green star

Seasonal-best second over 1m2f at Navan, hard to fancy on more recent efforts; reserve Probable SP: No Odds Career record 15 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €10,286 Jawhary (GB) 1 flat win €4,247.10 -- Handicap Rating 65 17/2 HR67 Adam Caffrey 8.13 16L 9th of 10 to Brave Troop 9.13 BAL 24 JUN hcp 1m 1f 156yds Gd 11/1 HR67 S.T. McCullagh 9.11 8 1/2L 9th of 10 to Explorers Way 9.4 DRYL 22 JUN hcp (47-70)1m 2f 75yds Gd 15/2 HR67 Adam Caffrey 10.4 12L 16th of 21 to Tudor Manor 9.1 LEP 17 MAY hcp (47-65)1m 4f Gd BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 5 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 8 H,T ON No. 9 CPiece ON No. 13, 18 BLINKERS ON No. 14, 17, 20 ?+2 indicates that the rider may carry 2lb over weight on the day

LAST YEAR 1st Granville Street, 2nd Stoke The Fire, 3rd Sign From Above TRAINER Ciaran Murphy WEIGHT 10-0 TIME 2m 42.07 secs GOING yield BETTING FORECAST 11-2 Son Of Hypnos, 8 Best Law, Cafe Con Leche, Lady Christa, Vidisha, 10 Bright N Shine, 12 Arch Enemy, Chatterbox, Desert Friend, Noble Crusade, Question Of Class, 14 Diyaba, 20 King Of The Bronx, Preparations, Secret Rock, True Statesman, 25 The Mpex Kid, There’s No Limit

RACE RESULT

Galway LEADING FLAT JOCKEYS SINCE 2020

6.10pm RACE 8

The Guinness Time Flat Race of €17,000

(Generously sponsored by Guinness)

An I.N.H. flat race for five years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing.

About 2 miles 2 furlongs.

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: VICAR STREET

RACE VERDICT

Willie Mullins has won the last two runnings of this and introduces VICAR STREET, a son of Galileo and the yard’s top racemare Vroum Vroum Mag. He gets the vote over the Patrick Mullins-ridden Sporting Glance, winner of a Borris House point-to-point, in a bumper lacking strength in depth. [Alan Hewison] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: VICAR STREET

Next Best: Sporting Glance

NO / COLOURS HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

1 BARTON SNOW (Ire)

William P Murphy Owner

William P Murphy CARLOW Trainer

Miss M M McElligott (7) Jockey

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

TStrap, 149

Age 7

Recent Finishes 3656-86

Weight 12-00

Breeding g Bay by Snow Sky - Academy Rose (Oscar)

Bred by T Hutton Colours BLUE, white cross sashes, hooped cap

Some ability but not progressing; change of headgear here Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 10 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €3,781

Barton Snow

12/1

Miss M.M. McElligott 11.7 (H) 56L 6th of 7 to Blaze The Way 12.0 THU 5 MAR Bumper 2m 52yds Hvy 80/1 Miss M.M. McElligott 11.5 (H) 18L 8th of 13fn, 14rn to Helvic Dream 11.12 NAV 11 FEB mdn hdl 1m 7f 150yds Hvy

40/1 Miss M.M. McElligott 11.7 7 1/2L 6th of 9 to The Story So Far 11.9 LIM 28 DEC 23 Bumper 2m 2f Hvy

2 BELTOWN LAKE (Ire)

Eugene M O’Sullivan Owner

Eugene M O’Sullivan CORK

Trainer

Mr Alan O’Sullivan (7) Jockey

TStrap, 14

Age 6

Recent Finishes 1-5

Weight 12-00

Breeding g Bay by Shirocco - Dorabelle (King’s Theatre)

Bred by T James & W J Bloodstock Colours YELLOW, royal blue chevron & sleeves, check cap

Points’ winner could improve from recent Killarney bumper debut run Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €210 Beltown Lake

14/1 Ms D.J. Kirwan 11.7 18L 5th of 12 to The Gray Ghost 11.7 KILL 18 JUL Bumper 2m 1f Gd (PtoP) 5/2JFF Ms M O’Sullivan won 1 1/2L 8L from Got Your Back and What A Johnny KILDORRERY 19-FEB-23 8r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld

The Guinness Time Flat Race

3 BOSTON RAJJ (Ire)

G Buggle

Owner

Gordon Elliott MEATH

Trainer

Mr H C Swan (3)

Jockey

4

Age 6

Recent Finishes Weight 12-00

Breeding g Chesnut by Rajj - Letitia Rea (Footstepsinthesand)

Bred by Lisheen Stud

Colours YELLOW, purple & yellow striped cap

Nothing exciting on pedigree but newcomer has to be worth a market check from this yard Probable SP: 13/2

BRAVE CROGHA (Fr)

I Madden

Owner

I Madden GALWAY

Trainer

Miss A B O’Connor Jockey 9

Age 5

Recent Finishes 04760-0

Weight 12-00

Breeding g Grey by Brave Mansonnien - Ashkiyra (Marju)

Bred by M Andrews Lewis Brooks

Colours YELLOW, black chevron & chevrons on sleeves, yellow cap, black spots

Better for recent comeback run but hard to see him playing a major role Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 7 runs Prize-money earned €534

Brave Crogha (FR)

200/1

Miss A.B. O’Connor 12.0 86L 13th of 14fn, 15rn to Black Heather 11.9 BAL 23 JUL Bumper 1m 7f 119yds Gd/Yld

150/1 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.7 50L 11th of 12 to Goldinthemountains (FR) 11.5 LEP 26 DEC 23 Bumper 2m Yld

125/1

5

Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.7 14L 6th of 9 to Butcher Hollow 11.3 here 28 OCT 23 Bumper 2m 90yds Sft

CATCH YOURSELF ON (USA)

Jane Organ Owner

John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW Trainer

Mr J H Williamson (7) Jockey

Career record 1 runs

278

Age 5

Recent Finishes 9Weight 12-00

Breeding g Bay by Noble Mission - Conference Call (Anabaa)

Bred by Juddmonte Farms Inc

Colours EMERALD GREEN, light blue chevron, light blue chevrons on sleeves, emerald green cap

Struck into when beaten favourite sole start for Willie Mullins in October Probable SP: 12/1

Catch Yourself On (USA)

P. Townend 11.1 24L 9th of 15 to The Kemble Brewery (GB) 11.5 CHELTENHAM 28 OCT 23 Bumper 2m 87yds Gd /Sft

6 EL TORO ROCCO (Ire)

Emmet Mullins Owner

Emmet Mullins CARLOW Trainer

Mr F J Gillen (7) Jockey

Career record 2 runs

El Toro Rocco

Age 5

Recent Finishes p-882p0

Weight 12-00

Breeding g Chesnut by Shirocco - Earthshan (Anshan)

Bred by Ms Linda Twomey

Colours BLACK, red epaulettes, red chevrons on sleeves, red star on cap

Soundly beaten in bumpers at Punchestown and Kilbeggan in June; hard to fancy Probable SP: 20/1

40/1 Mr F.J. Gillen 11.7 (CP) (TS) 30L 14th of 15 to Tonaghneave Well 11.9 KILB 17 JUN Bumper 2m Gd

25/1 Mr F.J. Gillen 11.7 (TS) p.u. in race won by Fatal Flaw 12.0 PUN 8 JUN 20rn Bumper 2m 170yds Gd (PtoP) 7/1 F J Gillen 4L 2nd to Rucker Road BALLYCRYSTAL 13-APR-24 11r8f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy

7 LEAVE IN SECRET (Ire)

Alberta Capital Ltd Owner

Thomas Gibney MEATH Trainer

Mr J L Gleeson (5) Jockey 27

Age 5

Recent Finishes f-p33

Weight 12-00

Breeding g Bay by Elusive Pimpernel - Secret Leave (Long Leave)

Bred by Daniel Doran Jr

Colours EMERALD GREEN, red inverted triangle, striped sleeves, hooped cap

Promise in maiden hurdles on good ground; one to consider on bumper debut Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 2 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €2,115 Leave In Secret

14/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 2 1/4L 10L 3rd to Disco Dancer 11.5 CK 5 JUL 15rn mdn hdl 2m 190yds Gd 8/1 O.R. Brown 11.10 8L 9L 3rd to Koori Star 11.12 SLGO 11 JUN 12rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 182yds Gd (PtoP) 10/1 C Abernethy p.u. in race won by It’s Hard To Know KIRKISTOWN 10-FEB-24 12r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy 8

MONROES HOLLOW (Ire)

No Hollow Dream Syndicate Owner

Peter Fahey KILDARE

Trainer

Mr D G Lavery Jockey

Age 6

Recent Finishes

Weight 12-00

Breeding g Bay by Beat Hollow - Presenting Troika (Presenting)

Bred by Mr Thomas Keane

Colours ROYAL BLUE, white hoop, check sleeves, yellow cap, white star

Respected source so worth a market check on debut Probable SP: 14/1

MR MCWHINNY (Ire)

Jeffrey Brennan & John Cawley & Natalie

Gilligan

Owner

Paul John Gilligan GALWAY Trainer

Mr O T Gilligan (7) Jockey 9

Age 6

Recent Finishes 006

Weight 12-00

Breeding g Bay by Soldier of Fortune - Kala Brandy (Kalanisi)

Bred by Mr Paul Townend

Colours WHITE, black stars, red & emerald green halved sleeves, white cap, black star

10 SPORTING GLANCE (Fr)

Kevin McConnell

Owner

Cian Collins MEATH

Trainer

Mr P W Mullins

Jockey

Age 5

Recent Finishes 1

Weight 12-00

Breeding g Bay by Coastal Path - Analifet (Califet)

Bred by M Nigel Faulks & MME Sarah Faulks

Colours MAROON, white seams, white sleeves, maroon diabolo, maroon & white check cap

Borris House points’ winner; very interesting jockey booking on Rules debut Probable SP: 7/2

Sporting Glance (FR) (PtoP) 4/5FF R James won 6L 3 1/2L from Achille Des Rocs (FR) and Le Vainqueur (FR) BORRIS HOUSE 28-APR-24 15r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd

11 SPOTTHEDIFFERENCE (Ire)

M Halford

Owner

M Halford & T Collins (Conyngham Lodge) KILDARE

Trainer

Mr T A Halford (7)

Jockey

Age 5

Recent Finishes 84-36

Weight 12-00

Breeding g Bay by Pour Moi - Georgetown Hope (Chevalier)

Bred by J Monaghan

Colours BLACK & RED CHECK, black sleeves, check cap

Back from points’ and two bumper runs last year indicated ability Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 2 runs Prize-money earned €468

Spotthedifference (PtoP) 4/1 T A Halford 10L 6th to Clearisthewater STRADBALLY 19-MAY-24 12r10f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd (PtoP) 5/1 T A Halford 3rd to Shattered Soldier TATTERSALLS 28-APR-24 13r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Yld 40/1 Mr T.A. Halford 10.10 hd 3 1/2L 8 1/2L 4th to My Great Mate 11.10 PUN 11 OCT 23 11rn Bumper 2m 50yds Yld/Sft

12 VICAR STREET (Ire)

John P McManus & Mrs John Magnier

Owner W P Mullins CARLOW

Trainer

Mr D O’Connor Jockey

TStrap, Age 5

Recent Finishes Weight 12-00

Breeding g Bay by Galileo - Vroum Vroum Mag (Voix du Nord)

Bred by Coolmore & Martinstown

Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

Galileo 5yo out of Vroum Vroum Mag; Derek O’Connor booked for debut Probable SP: 11/8

13 GOOD LIES (Ire)

Timothy Kelly

Owner

Miss Hilary McLoughlin TIPPERARY

Trainer

Mr E Mahon (7) Jockey

14

TStrap, Age 5

Recent Finishes Weight 11-07

Breeding f Bay by Milan - Stylish Eilish (Dubai Destination)

Bred by Timothy Kelly

Colours EMERALD GREEN & RED QUARTERED, halved sleeves, striped cap

Tongue-tied for debut and hard to see her featuring Probable SP: 50/1

PEG OF THE HILLS (Ire)

Peter S McLoughlin

Owner

Conor O’Dwyer KILDARE

Trainer

Mr F Maguire Jockey

TStrap, 26

Age 6

Recent Finishes 0-4

Weight 11-07

Breeding f Bay by Sintarajan - Prestissimo (Alzao)

Bred by Peter S McLoughlin

Colours PURPLE, black panel, quartered cap

Well held both bumpers, hard to fancy. Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 2 runs Prize-money earned €460

Peg Of The Hills

100/1 Mr F. Maguire 11.0 (TS) 2 3/4L 2 1/4L 22L 4th to The Passing Wife (GB) 12.0 BELW 6 JUL 8rn Bumper 2m 1f 40yds Gd

33/1 Mr S. Cavanagh 11.0 45L 10th of 12 to Minella Mate 11.9 KILB 19 JUN 23 Bumper 2m Gd

TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1, 2, 12, 13, 14

LAST YEAR 1st I Will Be Baie, 2nd Don’tstopthemusic, 3rd Sea Music

TRAINER W P Mullins WEIGHT 12-0 TIME 4m 12.30 secs GOING gd-yld

BETTING FORECAST 11-8 Vicar Street, 7-2 Sporting Glance, 13-2 Boston Rajj, 12 Catch Yourself On, Leave In Secret, 14 Monroes Hollow, Spotthedifference, 20 Barton Snow, Beltown Lake, Brave Crogha, El Toro Rocco, 25 Peg Of The Hills, 50 Good Lies, 66 Mr McWhinny

TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

RACE 1: 2.10pm

THE GUINNESS BEGINNERS STEEPLECHASE OF €17,000 (Generously sponsored by Guinness) 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. A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase. About 2 miles 6 furlongs 111 yards. €153 to enter, €17 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lb. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 2: 2.45pm

THE GUINNESS OPEN GATE BREWERY NOVICE STEEPLECHASE OF €40,000 (GRADE 3) (Registered as the Ballybrit Novice Steeplechase) (Generously sponsored by Guinness) Winner will receive €24,000 (Penalty Value: €23,600), Second will receive €8,000, Third will receive €4,000, Fourth will receive €2,000, Fifth will receive €1,200, Sixth will receive €800. A novice steeplechase for four years old and upwards. About 2 miles 2 furlongs 54 yards. €360 to enter, €40 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 7lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 1lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties - Winner of two steeplechases 4lb extra; Of three steeplechases or a Grade 3 steeplechase 7lb extra; Of two Grade 3 steeplechases or a Grade 2 steeplechase 9lb extra; Of a Grade 1 steeplechase 13lb extra. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 3: 3.20pm THE ROCKSHORE REFRESHINGLY IRISH HANDICAP OF €17,500 (Generously sponsored by Guinness) Winner will receive €10,500 (Penalty Value: €10,325), Second will receive €3,500, Third will receive €1,750, Fourth will receive €875, Fifth will receive €525, Sixth will receive €350. An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (90 = 10st). About 1 mile 98 yards. €157.50 to enter, €17.50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 25th July. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 4: 3.55pm

THE ARTHUR GUINNESS IRISH EBF CORRIB FILLIES STAKES OF €52,500 (LISTED RACE) (Generously sponsored by Guinness and the Irish EBF (€10,000)) Winner will receive €31,500 (Penalty Value: €30,975), Second will receive €10,500, Third will receive €5,250, Fourth will receive €2,625, Fifth will receive €1,575, Sixth will receive €1,050. For three years old and upwards fillies only that are EBF eligible. About 7 furlongs. €472.50 to enter, €52.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 1lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 7lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st September, 2023) Winner of a Listed race 3lb extra; Of a Group 3 race 5lb extra; Of a Group 2 race or a Group 1 race 7lb extra. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 5: 4.30pm

THE GUINNESS NOVICE HURDLE OF €22,000 (Generously sponsored by Guinness) Winner will receive €13,200 (Penalty Value: €12,980), Second will receive €4,400, Third will receive €2,200, Fourth will receive €1,100, Fifth will receive €660, Sixth will receive €440. A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards. About 2 miles 4 furlongs 156 yards. €198 to enter, €22 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 10lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race 4lb extra; Of two hurdle races 7lb extra; Of three or more hurdle races 10lb extra. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 6: 5.05pm

THE GUINNESS GALWAY HURDLE HANDICAP OF €270,000 (GRADE 3) (Generously sponsored by Guinness) Winner will receive €162,000 (Penalty Value: €159,300), Second will receive €54,000, Third will receive €27,000, Fourth will receive €13,500, Fifth will receive €8,100, Sixth will receive €5,400. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times in hurdle races up to and including 21st July 2024. About 2 miles 11 yards. €1,350 to enter on July 17th; €1,080 extra if forfeit not declared by July 25th and €270 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. In the event of the top weight remaining prior to the preliminary ballot being less than 11st 12lb, it shall be raised to that weight and all of the other horses shall be raised by an equal amount. (Penalties incurred by winning after the calculation of the weights shall be added to the weight of the horse as originally published before the raising of weights). The preliminary ballot will then be made in accordance with HRI Directive 10 (iii) (c) except the winner of The Bia Energy ‘Bellewstown’ Handicap Hurdle at Bellewstown on July 6th, 2024 which shall be exempt from the ballot if their weight is 10st or above. The IHRB have suspended the relevant sections of Rules 194 and 195 for the purpose of this race. The following procedures will apply for reserves. There will be a maximum of three reserves at time of Declaration on Tuesday, 30th July. Should one or more horses be declared non-runners to the IHRB by 10.00 a.m. Wednesday, 31st July, these non-runners will be replaced in the race by those reserves which have been declared to the I.H.R.B. by 10.00 a.m. Wednesday, 31st July in their order of priority. There shall be no reserves in the race after this time and any horse which has not obtained a place in the race at this time will be automatically removed from the race as a reserve. Declarations of riders for any reserve which obtains a place in the race and for which a rider has not already been declared must be made by 10.00 a.m. Wednesday, 31st July. Should the top weight declared be a non-runner by 10.00 a.m. Wednesday, 31st July and this results in an Alternative Handicap coming into operation, the weights will be raised at this time and revised declaration of riders will be accepted for all declared runners up to 12.00 noon on this date. Otherwise the normal Alternative Handicap deadline will apply. Handicaps calculated 22nd July. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 7: 5.40pm

THE GUINNESS 0.0 HANDICAP OF €17,000 (50-70) (Generously sponsored by Guinness) 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 and upwards rated 50-70. About 1 mile 4 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 25th July. Starting from stalls. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 8: 6.10pm

THE GUINNESS TIME FLAT RACE OF €17,000 (Generously sponsored by Guinness) 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 five years old and upwards that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. About 2 miles 2 furlongs. €153 to enter, €17 extra if declared to run. Weights: 12st. Mares allowed 7lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

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OCTOBER FESTIVAL

Saturday 26th October

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Monday 28th October