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 Handicap with an incredible prize fund of €110,000.
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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FRIDAY 2nd 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 fifth 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 €110,000 Guinness Handicap. This evening’s racecard also features two top National Hunt Races in the Guinness Galway Tribes Handicap Hurdle and the Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Steeplechase both valued at €80,000.
We would like to thank today’s sponsors 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 also Friday’s Most Stylish competition in association with Athlone Towncentre and judged this year by Louise Cantillon and Marietta Doran. 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
Do join us at the parade ring prior to racing where we host a Racing Preview with Dave Keena who will mark your card for the day ahead. Enjoy meeting old friends and new 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
5.00pm RACE 1
(Generously sponsored by Guinness)
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that at entry have run at least three times in hurdle races (140 = 11st 12lbs).
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: PIGEON HOUSE
RACE VERDICT
It might be worth taking a chance on ENFRANCHISE in the opener. He was a maiden hurdle winner at this meeting last year and he could go well on his belated return to this sphere making his handicap debut. Down at the bottom of the weights, Gone For Tea is interesting on the back of Sligo win that is working out okay and Samui isn’t ruled out if he can transfer his recent Flat form to hurdles. [Phill Anderson] Source: Racing Post
NO / COLOURS HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY
1
FIVEONEFIVE (Ire)
Salvatore Giannini & Tony Lagan
Owner
Cian Collins MEATH
Trainer
Jordan Gainford
Jockey
AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING
CPiece, 33
Age 6
Recent Finishes 358361
Weight 11-12
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
Back to best with Cartmel win in June but this is much tougher and up 4lb Probable SP: 12/1
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
2 MAN O WORK (Ire)
C J O’Reilly Owner P G Fahey KILDARE Trainer
Cian Cullinan (7) Jockey 27
Won Listed h’cap
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
Cian Cullinan 10.0
Age 6
Recent Finishes 7721-20 Weight 11-12
Breeding g Bay by Workforce - Ceuta (Henrythenavigator)
Bred by Charles O’Reilly Colours BLACK, red spots, black cap, red spots
and Shecouldbeanything
The Guinness Galway Tribes Handicap Hurdle
3 TOUNSIVATOR (Fr)
Temple Bloodstock Tounsivator Syndicate
Owner
W P Mullins CARLOW
Trainer
Paul Townend Jockey 77
Age 5
Recent Finishes 0/-1676
Weight 11-09
Breeding g Chesnut by Motivator - Tounsi (Sendawar)
Bred by M Jean-Claude Seroul
Colours MAROON, royal blue seams, royal blue stars on sleeves, royal blue star on cap
Maiden hurdle winner; on stiff enough mark on h’cap bow but not ruled out for this yard Probable SP: 15/2
Career record 13 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 23 % Prize-money earned €35,448
10/1 HR81 Miss R. Dudfield 9.3 (H) 7 1/4L 6th of 11 to A Piece Of Heaven (FR) 10.4 LEP 17 MAY Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 16/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 (H) 9 1/2L 7th of 10fn, 14rn to Eagle Fang 11.1 PUN 3 MAY nov.hdl 2m 45yds Sft
3/1 P. Townend 11.4 16L 6th of 7fn, 8rn to Mirazur West 11.4 FAIR 31 MAR nov.hdl Grade 2 2m Hvy
4
LORD ERSKINE (Ire)
Exors of the Late Jeremiah Nolan
Owner
H Rogers LOUTH
Trainer
Rachael Blackmore
Jockey
Blinkers, 4 Age 11
Recent Finishes 616774
Weight 11-07
Breeding g Bay by Fast Company - Lindoras Grace (Galileo) Bred by Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd Colours RED & WHITE HALVED, white diamonds on cap
4th in valuable Flat h’cap Monday; first hurdle run this term; won h’cap at DRF last term Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 58 runs, 11 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €277,230
33/1 HR85 Miss M. Walsh 10.9 (BK) 3 1/2L 1 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Sirius (FR) 10.13 here 29 JUL 20rn hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Gd
14/1 HR87 Siobhan Rutledge 9.9 (BK) 10L 7th of 8 to La Dame Blanche 9.4 BAL 22 JUL hcp 1m 4f 178yds Sft 33/1 HR128 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.11 (BK) 18L 7th of 20fn, 24rn to Daddy Long Legs (FR) 11.4 PUN 30 APR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 149yds Yld
5 SAMUI (GB)
Allan Snow Owner
Gordon Elliott MEATH Trainer
Sam Ewing Jockey TStrap, 17 Age 5
Recent Finishes 940121 Weight 11-06
Breeding g Bay by Siyouni - Appearance (Galileo) Bred by Sheikh Mohammed Obaid Al Maktoum Colours ROYAL BLUE, red sash, diabolo on sleeves, red cap, royal blue star
In fine form on Flat of late and may resume progress in this sphere back on quicker ground Probable SP: 14/1
9/1 HR97 Mr D. O’Connor 12.0 7L 5th of 18fn, 20rn to Sirius (FR) 10.13 here 29 JUL hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Gd 16/1 HR97 G.M. Ryan 9.2 won 2L 1/2L from Countess Of Tyrone 9.2 and Joupe 9.2 GOW 8 MAY 9rn Listed 1m 6f Hvy 3min 24.1sec 50/1 HR92 L.F. Roche 9.9 (CP) 3/4L 2nd to Thunder Roll 9.1 here 12 SEP 23 10rn Listed 1m 4f 42yds Sft
9
GREAT BEAR (GB)
Envirogreen Housing Services Ltd
Owner
Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD
Trainer
Darragh O’Keeffe
Jockey
31
Age 8
Recent Finishes 235-326
Weight 11-03
Breeding g Bay by Dansili - Great Heavens (Galileo)
Bred by Kincorth Investments Inc
Colours E. GREEN, yellow star, yellow sleeves, emerald green stars, emerald green & yellow quartered cap
Running well in defeat over fences; 3lb lower hurdle mark; 12th from 1lb higher in 2023 Probable SP: 11/1
Career record 38 runs, 4 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €66,210
J P O’Flaherty & Mark E Phelan & Mrs John Harrington & Richard Galway Owner
Mrs John Harrington KILDARE Trainer N de Boinville Jockey
CPiece, 4
Age 4
Recent Finishes 291333 Weight 11-03
Breeding g Chesnut by Saxon Warrior - Zaitana (Zoffany)
Bred by Al Shira’aa Farms S A R L Colours YELLOW, royal blue hoop & armlet, white cap, royal blue star
Punchestown festival h’cap hurdle winner who ran well when 3rd here on Monday; shortlisted Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 20 runs, 1 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €29,664 Pigeon House 1 N.H. win €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 126
9/1 HR64 J. Cleary 9.11 won 3L 1L from Itsalonglongroad (GB) 8.10 and Tannery Park (GB) 8.12 BAL 22 JUL 13rn hcp (47-65)1m 4f 178yds Sft 2min 59.9sec
50/1 HR121 Sarah Kavanagh 10.13 u.r. in race won by Fascile Mode 11.12 PUN 9 JUN 7rn hdl 2m 3f 49yds Gd 7/2 HR76 J.M. Sheridan 8.7 won 3L s/hd from Freescape (GB) 10.2 and Mohtarrif 9.2 LEP 16 JUL 20 15rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 2min 11.1sec
15 RUN FOR HARRY (Ire)
Pearse Callaghan Owner
Mrs Gillian Callaghan MEATH Trainer
Donagh Meyler Jockey
C,T, 47
Age 6
Recent Finishes 863311 Weight 11-01
Breeding g Bay by Champs Elysees - Alverstone (Alflora)
Bred by Mr Nick Luck Colours WHITE & BLACK CHEVRONS, black seams on sleeves, black cap, white diamonds
Arrives bidding for hat-trick having made all on last 2 starts but up 10lb Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €18,777
Run For Harry 2 N.H. wins €15,340.00 -- Handicap Rating 121
5/2Fav HR111 P. Byrnes 11.0 (CP) (TS) won 6 1/2L 9L from Dollar Value (USA) 11.5 and Phoenix Cowboy (USA) 10.11 DWNP 16 JUN 8rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f 165yds Gd
3/1Fav HR106 K.M. Donoghue 11.11 (CP) (TS) won 1 1/2L 3/4L from Flidais 11.2 and Bigira (FR) 10.1 KILB 17 MAY 14rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m
100/30 HR107 S.W. Flanagan 11.5 won 3L 2 1/2L from Sequoiaspirit 11.6 and Realism 11.5 CK 11 MAY 9rn nov.hdl 2m 1f 65yds Gd 6/1 HR107 D.E. Mullins 10.10 8 1/4L 5th of 15fn, 18rn to Implicit (FR) 11.5 FAIR 1 APR hcp hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 10/1 C.G. O’Dwyer 11.10 nk 2nd to Zeeband 11.8 LEP 3 MAR 15rn mdn hdl 2m Sft
20 GONE FOR TEA (Ire)
Peter Murphy Owner
Peter Fahey KILDARE Trainer
Jake Coen (3) Jockey
26
Age 6
Recent Finishes 20-2301
Weight 10-07
Breeding f Bay by Champs Elysees - What’s For Tea (Beat All)
Bred by Mr Peter Murphy Colours DARK BLUE, white star, royal blue sleeves, white stars, royal blue cap, white star
Bumper winner; gained first hurdle win at Sligo latest; 6lb higher but form working out Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 10 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €24,966 Gone For Tea 2 N.H. wins €15,930.00 -- Handicap Rating 113
10/1 HR107 Sam Ewing 11.1 won 3/4L 2 1/2L from Instant Tendance (FR) 11.12 and Red Ball Of Fire 11.0 SLGO 7 JUL 8rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f 80yds Gd/Yld
10/1 HR108 Sam Ewing 10.12 39L last of 10 to She’s A Fine Wine 11.4 BAL 28 MAY Ext hcp hdl 2m 75yds Gd/Yld 2/1Fav HR108 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.5 1/2L 10L 3rd to Going Live 11.4 DWNP 10 MAY 13rn mdn hdl 2m 2f 165yds Gd
RESERVES
21 PAHLAVI (Ire)
Shark Hanlon Racing Club
Owner
John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW
Trainer
Paddy Hanlon (7) Jockey
25
Age 7
Recent Finishes c04-223
Weight 10-05
Breeding g Bay by Palavicini - Persian Memories (Indian Ridge)
Bred by Windflower Overseas Holdings Inc Colours ROYAL BLUE, light blue & red striped sleeves, red cap
Still a maiden but several good runs in defeat of late; reserve Probable SP: No Odds
Career record 13 runs, 6 places Prize-money earned €10,865
Pahlavi -- Handicap Rating 111
11/4 P. Hanlon 10.11 2 1/4L 13L 3rd to Jeaniemacaroney 10.7 ROS 8 JUL 13rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 204yds Gd 4/1 P. Hanlon 10.11 1 1/4L 2nd to Jet Setting Jim 11.12 LIST 1 JUN 12rn mdn hdl 2m 100yds Gd 16/1 Shane Fenelon 11.0 5 1/2L 2nd to Le Coq Hardi 11.4 DRYL 6 MAY 19rn mdn hdl 2m 180yds Gd
22 MISS FOURIE (Ire)
Ms Aisling Molloy
Owner
Peter Fahey KILDARE
Trainer
Jockey
26
Age 7
Recent Finishes 193-574
Weight 10-03
Breeding f Bay by Yeats - Present Venture (Presenting)
Bred by Mrs Aisling Leer Colours PURPLE, red diamond, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap
4th behind Gone For Tea latest; may sturggle to reverse form with stablemate; reserve Probable SP: No Odds Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €20,692 Miss Fourie 2 N.H. wins €12,685.00 -- Handicap Rating 109
10/1 HR111 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.1 12L 7th of 10 to She’s A Fine Wine 11.4 BAL 28 MAY Ext hcp hdl 2m 75yds Gd/Yld 22/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.0 12L 5th of 6fn, 7rn to Minx Tiara 11.0 KILL 12 MAY hdl Listed 2m 1f Gd/Yld
The Guinness Galway Tribes Handicap Hurdle
23
MALBAY MADNESS (Ire)
Mrs A F Mee
Owner
Emmet Mullins CARLOW Trainer
Jockey 4
Age 4
Recent Finishes 75-4239
Weight 10-00
Breeding g Bay by Wings of Eagles - Star Search (Zamindar)
Bred by The Kathryn Stud
Colours EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, slvs. reversed, quartered cap
Placed in maiden hurdles but lesser effort here Monday; 1lb wrong; reserve Probable SP: No Odds
Career record 16 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €43,080
5/1Fav HR108 D. Meyler 11.9 (H) 17L 9th of 18fn, 20rn to Son Of Hypnos 11.1 here 29 JUL hcp hdl (95-109)2m 130yds Gd
5/4Fav D. Meyler 11.7 (H) 6 1/2L 10L 3rd to Feud (GB) 11.7 LIST 3 JUN 16rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld
7/2 D. Meyler 11.7 (H) 2 1/4L 2nd to Barrier (FR) 10.6 TRAM 21 APR 13rn mdn hdl 2m 130yds Yld CPiece ON No. 1, 7, 10, 11 BLINKERS ON No. 4 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 5 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 15 Long Handicap: Malbay Madness 9-13 (139)
LAST YEAR 1st Ifiwerearichman, 2nd Volantis, 3rd Path d’Oroux TRAINER Paul Nolan WEIGHT 10-12 TIME 3m 42.00 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST 15-2 Tounsivator, 8 Enfranchise, Pigeon House, 9 Walnut Beach, 10 Rocky Blue, 11 Great Bear, 12 A Law Of Her Own, Fiveonefive, Gone For Tea, Kaleb, Lord Erskine, Set Point, 14 Samui, 16 Dark Note, Gold Speed, Run For Harry, 20 Man O Work, Master Otis, Volantis, 40 Metamorpheus
RACE RESULT
RED-HOT RIDER
Jack Kennedy (Set Point, Galway 5:00) has ridden 3 winners from 12 rides in the past 14 days. That’s a 25% strike-rate. Source: Racing Post
Oisin McSweeney (Maggie McGrath, Dundalk (A.W) 5:00) has the best strike-rate having ridden 10 winners from 48 rides (21%) here in the last five years.Source: Racing Post
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5.30pm RACE 2
The
(IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (Generously sponsored by Guinness and the Irish EBF (€6,000))
For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and whose sire established one or more yearling sales in the relevant year with a median price of not more than €30,000.
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: RAVEN DARKHOLME
RACE VERDICT
Plenty of newcomers and unexposed types in an interesting maiden. Nobler could be the best of the three Carriganog newcomers, while any support for A Call Too Soon would be notable. The standard is decent among thos with form. Heishybrid seemingly has to be held up for as late a challenge as possible and might havve the draw to execute it. Preference is for DANDY MAGIC who finished strongly in a big field maiden at Navan and the extra furlong looks sure to suit. [Justin O’Hanlon] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: DANDY MAGIC Next Best: Nobler
1 TALGO ABBESS (Ire)
David Brennan
Owner
Kevin Prendergast KILDARE
Trainer
Chris Hayes
Jockey
28
Age 2 Drawn 14
Recent Finishes 5
Weight 9-08
Breeding c Bay by Cotai Glory - Havasu (Kingman)
Bred by Tally-Ho Stud
Colours BLACK & RED HOOPS, silver sleeves & cap
Should have finished a little closer on debut; more streetwise today but badly drawn Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €500
Talgo Abbess 7/2 C.D. Hayes 9.5 4L 5th of 9 to The Road Is Long 9.1 BELW 5 JUL mdn 7f 195yds Gd
2 HEISHYBRID (GB)
Rockmore 2 Partnership
Owner
Noel Meade MEATH
Trainer
Ben Coen
Jockey
CPiece, 14
Age 2 Drawn 13
Recent Finishes 923
Weight 9-04
Breeding g Chesnut by Ulysses - Peak Spirit (Invincible Spirit)
Bred by Abbas Al Alawi
Colours RED, yellow & black striped sleeves, yellow cap, red spots
Exaggerated hold-up tactics seem to be needed and his draw might be a help Probable SP: 4/1
Career record 3 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €6,370
Heishybrid (GB) -- Handicap Rating 76
100/30 C.T. Keane 9.7 1L 3/4L 3rd to Wizard Of Odds 9.7 DRYL 19 JUL 7rn mdn 7f 25yds Gd 9/1 C.T. Keane 9.1 nk 2nd to The Road Is Long 9.1 BELW 5
9rn
Gd 18/1 J.A. Powell 9.1 8 1/4L 9th of 13 to Iowntheball (GB) 9.4 DRYL 21 JUN mdn 7f Gd
3
The James’s Gate Irish EBF Median Auction Maiden
NAKATOMI (Ire)
LNA Racing Syndicate
Owner
Adrian Murray WESTMEATH
Trainer
Robert Whearty (5) Jockey
4
Age 2 Drawn 6
Recent Finishes
Weight 9-04
Breeding c Bay by Kuroshio - Misty Dawn (Dawn Approach)
Bred by Padraig Williams
Colours WHITE, pink sleeves, white cap, pink star
Kuroshio filly with plenty of speed in his pedigree; best watched here Probable SP: 12/1
NOBLER (GER)
Go Racing Limited
Owner
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY
Trainer
Declan McDonogh Jockey
Age 2 Drawn 12
Recent Finishes
Weight 9-04
Breeding c Bay by Amaron - Noble Lady (Sholokhov)
Bred by Gestut Etzean
Colours NAVY BLUE, white band, armlets & cap, thin red hoop on body & sleeves
One of three newcomers for the stable and jockey booking suggest he is the first string Probable SP: 8/1
5 A CALL TOO SOON (Ire)
Cayton Park Stud & Mrs John Magnier
Owner
J A Stack TIPPERARY
Trainer
Andrew Slattery Jockey
Age 2 Drawn 15
Recent Finishes Weight 9-03
Breeding f Bay by Calyx - Too Soon To Panic (Gleneagles)
Bred by Coolmore & Cayton Park Stud
Colours LIGHT BLUE, white square, light blue cap
Home-bred filly by Calyx and the market could be the best guide to her chances Probable SP: 6/1
6 AMPLITUDE (Ire)
Jacqueline Moloney
Owner
Joseph G Murphy TIPPERARY
Trainer
Gary Carroll Jockey
7
Age 2 Drawn 11
Recent Finishes Weight 9-02
Breeding g Bay by Invincible Army - Sallen (Oratorio)
Bred by Pierce Molony
Colours EMERALD GREEN, yellow star, yellow stars on sleeves, yellow star on cap
Not a great draw and will improve for whatever he does here; worth watching though Probable SP: 14/1
EXPERT ANALYSIS (Ire)
Dermot Kilmartin
Owner
W Ross WESTMEATH
Trainer
Shane Foley Jockey
8
Age 2 Drawn 17
Recent Finishes Weight 9-02
Breeding c Bay by Expert Eye - Aqualis (Sea The Stars)
Bred by Aqualis Syndicate
Colours DARK BLUE, grey armlet, grey cap, dark blue star
Related to plenty of winners but best watched on debut from an otside stall Probable SP: 50/1
MIGHTY DAY (Ire)
P G C Syndicate
Owner
James M Barrett KILKENNY
Trainer
Luke McAteer Jockey
Age 2 Drawn 3
Recent Finishes
Weight 9-02
Breeding c Bay by U S Navy Flag - Mighty Girl (Makfi)
Bred by Butlersgrove Stud
Colours WHITE, royal blue chevron, white cap, royal blue diamonds
Inexpensively bought foal from a decent middle-distance family; should improve for this Probable SP: 50/1
9 ARIZONA ROBBINS (Ire)
Mrs Christina Phelan
Owner
Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY
Trainer
Career record 1 runs
Age 2 Drawn 9
Recent Finishes 0 Weight 9-01
Breeding f Bay by Arizona - Perfect Blossom (One Cool Cat)
Bred by M Phelan
Cian Horgan (7) Jockey 15
Colours WHITE, dark blue hollow box, halved sleeves, quartered cap
Rank outsider when last of 11 in a 6f Leopardstown maiden two weeks ago; hard to fancy Probable SP: 66/1
Arizona Robbins 125/1 C. Horgan 8.4 14L last of 11 to And So To Bed 9.3 LEP 18 JUL mdn 6f 110yds Gd
10
DANDY MAGIC (Ire)
Paul Byrne
Owner
Emmet Mullins CARLOW
Trainer
Age 2 Drawn 10
Recent Finishes 43
Weight 9-01
Colin Keane Jockey 20
Breeding f Chesnut by Dandy Man - Magic Mirror (Dutch Art)
Bred by Ballyhane
Colours LIGHT BLUE, light blue & pink striped cap
Two slolid runs; draw could be better but the extra furlong will suit and should go close Probable SP: 9/4
Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,970
Dandy Magic
4/1
C.D. Hayes 8.8 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Shimmy Jimmy 8.13 NAV 13 JUL 19rn mdn 5f 180yds Gd/Frm
12/1 C.T. Keane 9.2 1 1/4L 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Merrily (USA) 9.2 NAAS 26 JUN 10rn mdn 5f Gd
11
BESSIE ABOTT (Ire)
Woodleigh Syndicate
Owner
Michael Mulvany MEATH
Trainer
Wesley Joyce (5) Jockey
12
Age 2 Drawn 16
Recent Finishes Weight 8-13
Breeding f Bay by Kuroshio - Supreme Spirit (Invincible Spirit)
Bred by Dr Noel Cogan & Patrick Williams
Colours WHITE & MAROON DIAMONDS, maroon sleeves, maroon cap, white diamond Mix of speed and stamina in her pedigree and likely to improve for this Probable SP: 40/1
ESQUE ELEGANCE (Ire)
Syndicates Racing
Owner
John C McConnell MEATH
Trainer
Siobhan Rutledge (3) Jockey
Age 2 Drawn 8
Recent Finishes Weight 8-13
Breeding f Chesnut by Far Above - Esque Amore (Es Que Love)
Bred by Edward Prendergast Colours WHITE, black cap, red star
Quite speedily bred filly and another one sure to improve for whatever she does here Probable SP: 33/1
13 BALTRAY LADY (Ire)
Karl Davis & W P Drew
Owner
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY
Trainer
Mikey Sheehy Jockey
14
Age 2 Drawn 7
Recent Finishes Weight 8-11
Breeding f Bay by Dragon Pulse - Though (Dansili)
Bred by Tough Partnership Colours BLACK, light green chevron, light green cap
Showed a little ability in a barrier trial at Dundalk recently; interesting runner Probable SP: 12/1
GREAT MOVER (Ire)
Probity Racing Syndicate
Owner
W McCreery KILDARE
Trainer
Nathan Crosse
Jockey 8
Age 2 Drawn 18
Recent Finishes 59
Weight 8-11
Breeding f Bay by Eqtidaar - And Yet She Moves (Roderic O’Connor)
Bred by Knocklong House Stud Colours LIGHT GREEN, light green & black striped sleeves, light green cap
Good run last week; horrible draw but going the right way and could get involved Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 2 runs Prize-money earned €500
Great Mover
50/1 N.M. Crosse 8.9 4 1/4L 9th of 18 to Latin Fever 8.9 LEP 25 JUL mdn 7f 57yds Gd/Yld
12/1 N.M. Crosse 8.11 8L 5th of 10 to Sugar Club 8.13 BELW 4 JUL mdn 7f 211yds Gd
15
KILGHARRAHS LOVE (Ire)
Mrs Karen Muldoon
Owner
Thomas Cleary WESTMEATH
Trainer
Rory Cleary
Jockey
Age 2 Drawn 1
Recent Finishes Weight 8-11
Breeding f Chesnut by Dragon Pulse - Pretty Love (Duke of Marmalade)
Bred by D & K Muldoon
Colours LIGHT BLUE, maroon star, hooped sleeves, maroon star on cap
Home-bred filly by Dragon Pulse; has the plum draw but probably up against it Probable SP: 66/1
16 RAVEN DARKHOLME (GB)
Muhammad Riaz Anjum
Owner
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY
Trainer
Wayne Hassett (5)
Jockey
Age 2 Drawn 5
Recent Finishes
Weight 8-11
Breeding f Bay by Ribchester - Mystiquestar (Sea The Stars)
Bred by Mr Muhammad Anjum
Colours WHITE, emerald green stars, emerald green sleeves & cap
Ribchester filly did not show a great deal in a Dundalk barrier trial; best watched Probable SP: 16/1
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RESERVES
17 TOFINO (Ire)
Lindsay Laroche Owner
Gavin Cromwell MEATH Trainer
Jockey
Career record 1 runs
Tofino
22
Age 2 Drawn 19
Recent Finishes 0
Weight 9-01
Breeding f Bay by Dandy Man - Lady Magdala (Teofilo)
Bred by John Kennedy
Colours ROYAL BLUE, white stars on sleeves, white stars on cap
First reserve; out of a Teofilo mare who failed to win; well held in a Leopardstown maiden Probable SP: No Odds
66/1 G.F. Carroll 9.2 11L 10th of 14 to Exactly 9.2 LEP 11 JUL mdn 7f 35yds Gd 18 LIMIT
OFF (Ire)
Fabricio Rafael Alves Da Silva Owner
Adrian Murray WESTMEATH Trainer
Jockey
83
Age 2 Drawn 2
Recent Finishes 8
Weight 9-02
Breeding c Bay by Profitable - Star Blossom (Good Reward)
Bred by Eoin Smith & Cloneymore Farm
Colours BLACK, purple stars, purple seams on sleeves, striped cap
Second reserve; reportedly hung left on debut at Naas in May; upped in trip here Probable SP: No Odds
Kevin John Smith
Owner
Kevin Michael Smith MEATH
Trainer
Jockey
Career record 1 runs
Undefeatable
81
Age 2 Drawn 4
Recent Finishes 0
Weight 9-02
Breeding g Bay by Invincible Army - Mitchelton (High Chaparral)
Bred by Declan O’Brien
Colours WHITE, black panel, halved sleeves, quartered cap
Third reserve; long last on debut at Roscommon in May; little appeal Probable SP: No Odds
100/1 J.J.G. Ryan 8.9 32L last of 10 to Lady O 8.13 ROS 13 MAY mdn 7f 148yds Sft
CPiece ON No. 2
LAST YEAR 1st Captain Maverick, 2nd Aafoor, 3rd Quickstepping TRAINER D K Weld WEIGHT 9-0 TIME 1m 30.32 secs GOING gd-yld
Wayne Hassett (Raven Darkholme, Galway 5:30) has ridden 3 winners from 15 rides in the past 14 days. That’s a 20% strike-rate. Source: Racing Post
Oisin McSweeney (Maggie McGrath, Dundalk (A.W) 5:00) has the best strike-rate having ridden 10 winners from 48 rides (21%) here in the last five years.Source: Racing Post
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6.00pm RACE 3
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An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards that at entry have run at least three times in steeplechases (140 = 11st 12lbs).
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.)
RACE VERDICT
PREDICTION: FRANCKY DU BERLAIS
The well treated CAP DU NORD has to be a serious player after winning with a fair amount in hand at Perth last time and he ought to run a big race from just a 3lb higher mark here. Flash De Touzane took a major step back in the right direction last time and Peter Bowen’s pair, Statuario and Francky Du Berlais are also worth considering after good runs in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen last time. [Phill Anderson] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: CAP DU NORD
Next Best: Francky Du Berlais
NO / COLOURS HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY
1
MARS HARPER (GB)
Pioneer Racing Owner
Gordon Elliott MEATH
Trainer
Sam Ewing Jockey
AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING
C,T, 54
Age 8
Recent Finishes 025-053
Weight 11-12
Breeding g Bay by Sulamani - Kizzy May (Definite Article) Bred by Dermot Rogers Colours BLACK, mauve panel, mauve armlet, black cap
C&D winner at this meeting last year and back to form with Punchestown 3rd latest Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 36 runs, 5 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €129,112
Mars Harper (GB) 5 N.H. wins €57,230.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 138
17/2 HR138 C.P. Millar 11.5 (CP) (TS) 9 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Mousey Brown 10.1 PUN 9 JUN 13rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 55yds Gd 33/1 HR139 D.J Gilligan 10.11 (CP) (TS) 30L 5th of 8fn, 17rn to Hgranca De Thaix (FR) 10.8 PUN 3 MAY Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 4f 55yds Yld Jordan Gainford 11.5 (CP) (TS) 22L 13th of 21 to Shakem Up’arry 11.5 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR hcp chse Grade C 2m 4f 127yds Sft
2 ONTHEROPES (Ire)
Cheveley Park Stud Owner
W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer
K Callaghan (5) Jockey
B,T, 21
Age 10
Recent Finishes p-p7580
Weight 11-11
Breeding g Brown by Presenting - Dushion (Dushyantor) Bred by Donal Murphy Colours RED, white sash, royal blue cap
Losing run since 2021; no signs of revival latest; blinkers on; may not appreciate 2m6f Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 18 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €84,678 Ontheropes 2 N.H. wins €53,976.00 -- Handicap Rating 137 11/1 HR137 P. Townend 10.9 (TS) 25L 11th of 13fn, 14rn to Idas Boy 10.13 KILB 12 JUL Ext hcp chse Listed 3m 1f 80yds Gd/Yld 16/1 HR138 B. Hayes 11.12 (TS) 28L 8th of 9fn, 21rn to The Gradual Slope 9.13 PUN 4 MAY hcp chse (0-145)3m 7f 68yds Sft B. Hayes 10.11 (TS) 7 1/4L 5th of 11fn, 26rn to Macdermott (FR) 10.7 AYR 20 APR hcp chse Grade C 3m 7f 176yds Sft The Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Steeplechase of €80,000
The Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Steeplechase
3
FLANKING MANEUVER (Ire)
Gigginstown House Stud
Owner
Noel Meade MEATH
Trainer
Alex Harvey (7) Jockey
B,T, 21
Age 9
Recent Finishes 3f6p04
Weight 11-07
Breeding g Bay by Beat Hollow - Corskeagh Shadow (Beneficial)
Bred by Sean Reilly
Colours MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star
Struggling for form prior to better 4th latest; 1lb higher but feasibly treated Probable SP: 9/1
Career record 16 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €49,265
Sean Bowen 11.11 nk 4 3/4L 3rd to Sure Touch (GB) 11.13 MARKET RASEN 20 JUL 16rn hcp chse Grade C 2m 5f 89yds Gd
Sean Bowen 10.4 won nk 18L from Hang In There 11.11 and Duffle Coat 11.5 PERTH 9 JUN 6rn hcp chse 2m 7f 180yds Gd /Frm
Sean Bowen 12.1 won 1/2L 19L from Busty Boy 11.3 and Windance 11.9 PERTH 16 MAY 6rn hcp chse (0-120)2m 7f 180yds Gd /Sft
BORN BY THE SEA (Ire)
Natalie Gilligan Owner
Paul John Gilligan GALWAY Trainer
Jack Gilligan (7) Jockey 17
Age 10
Recent Finishes 059-747
Weight 11-04
Breeding g Bay by Born To Sea - Avida Star (Montjeu) Bred by Gt Bloodstock
Colours ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN HALVED, sleeves reversed, red cap
2nd over C&D at this meeting last term; generally struggled since; others on better marks Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 56 runs, 3 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €150,596 Born By The Sea 3 N.H. wins €56,092.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 130
22/1 HR131 J.G. Gilligan 10.13 (CP) 11L 7th of 12fn, 16rn to Paidi’s Passion 10.6 ROS 10 JUN Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 40yds Gd
7
MOONOVERCLOON (Ire)
S Gillen & Midlands Partnership Owner
Matthew J Smith MEATH Trainer
James Smith (7) Jockey
21
Age 7
Recent Finishes 5-3223f Weight 11-03
Breeding g Bay by Sea Moon - Fiery Flame (Luso)
Bred by S Gillen Colours YELLOW, royal blue cross sashes, royal blue armlet, royal blue star on cap
Fell early latest but consistent previously; has place squeak if no worse for latest run Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 22 runs, 3 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €44,056
7/2 HR129 P.T. Enright 10.1 fell in race won by Idas Boy 10.13 KILB 12 JUL 14rn Ext hcp chse Listed 3m 1f 80yds Gd/Yld
13/2 J. Smith 11.8 3 1/4L 7L 3rd to Ashdale Bob 11.8 KILB 17 JUN 14rn beg.ch 2m 4f 51yds Gd 11/10Fav J. Smith 10.7 3/4L 2nd to Tag Man 10.11 CLON 7 JUN 3rn nov.ch 2m 4f Gd
8
WHACKER CLAN (Ire)
Whacker’s Clan Syndicate
Owner
Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD
Trainer
Rachael Blackmore Jockey
CPiece, 104
Age 8
Recent Finishes 311-73p
Weight 11-03
Breeding g Bay by Westerner - Kolaliya (Kahyasi)
Bred by Mr Robert Norton
Colours MAROON, white epaulettes, white chevrons on sleeves, white cap
Did well to stay on in Kim Muir before pulled up effort in Ayr National; may want further Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 13 runs, 4 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 30 % Prize-money earned €72,075
James Bowen 11.7 (CP) (TS) nk 4 3/4L 1 3/4L 4th to Sure Touch (GB) 11.13 MARKET RASEN 20 JUL 16rn hcp chse Grade C 2m 5f 89yds Gd
Sean Bowen 11.3 (CP) (TS) 2L 4 1/4L 3rd to Charlie Uberalles (GB) 10.3 CARTMEL 30 JUN 10rn hcp chse 2m 5f 34yds Gd
James Bowen 12.2 (CP) (TS) 2 1/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Parisencore (FR) 11.11 PERTH 9 JUN 9rn hcp chse (0-130)2m 4f 20yds Gd /Frm
11
CAP DU NORD (Fr)
The Can’t Say No Partnership
Owner
Christian Williams GB
Trainer
Jack Tudor
Jockey
CPiece, 19 Age 11
Recent Finishes 096131
Weight 10-13
Breeding g Brown by Voix Du Nord - Qualite Controlee (Poliglote) Bred by S C E A Raymond Jean-Christian Colours BLACK, black & pink check sleeves and cap
Head back in front at Perth last month; very well treated on old form with just 3lb rise Probable SP: 13/2
Career record 59 runs, 10 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €372,701
Cap Du Nord (FR) 10 NH wins €268,713.80-- Handicap Rating 125
Nick Scholfield 11.9 (CP) won 4 1/2L nk from Everyday Champagne 10.6 and Wasdell Dundalk (FR) 11.4 PERTH 14 JUL 8rn hcp chse (0-130)2m 7f 180yds Gd
Jack Tudor 12.1 (CP) 1/2L 3 3/4L 3rd to Cardamon Hill 10.7 PERTH 9 JUN 11rn hcp chse (0-120)2m 7f 180yds Gd /Frm
Gavin Sheehan 10.6 (CP) won hd 7 1/2L from Makin’yourmindup (GB) 12.0 and Unanswered Prayers 11.2 PLUMPTON 31 MAR 6rn hcp chse (0-140)3m 1f 152yds Gd
12
ELLE PERFECTA (Ire)
Murphys Law Syndicate Owner
C A Murphy WEXFORD Trainer
Brian Hayes Jockey
TStrap, 54 Age 8
Recent Finishes -514p-f
Weight 10-13
Breeding f Chesnut by Shirocco - Alder Flower (Alderbrook) Bred by Susan Bredin
Colours DARK BLUE, white epaulettes, white cap, pink diamond
Unseated after bad mistake latest; ran okay here last year; hard to fancy from this mark Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 12 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €27,578 Elle Perfecta 3 N.H. wins €21,535.00 -- Handicap Rating 125 16/1 HR125 S. Fitzgerald 10.13 (TS) fell in race won by Mousey Brown 10.1 PUN 9 JUN 13rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 55yds Gd
S.D. Bowen 11.3 (TS) p.u. in race won by Ginny’s Destiny 11.9 CHELTENHAM 19 NOV 23 7rn hcp chse 2m 4f 44yds Sft 33/1 B. Hayes 10.8 (TS) 6 1/2L 1/2L 7 1/2L 4th to Hercule Du Seuil (FR) 11.5 here 3 AUG 23 8rn nov.ch Grade 3 2m 2f 54yds Gd/Yld
The Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Steeplechase
13
HASCOEUR CLERMONT (Fr)
Riverview Racing Syndicate
Owner
Gavin Cromwell MEATH
Trainer
Conor Stone-Walsh (5) Jockey 53
Age 7
Recent Finishes 119-p52
Weight 10-13
Breeding g Grey by Montmartre - Kalidria Beauchene (Califet)
Bred by S C E A Elevage De Clermont
Colours RED, white braces, white seams on sleeves, white cap, red star
C&D winner on heavy last season; lost his way a little before 2nd latest; this is tougher Probable SP: 11/1
Career record 23 runs, 4 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 17 % Prize-money earned €44,249 Hascoeur Clermont (FR) 4 N.H. wins €35,192.20 CD -- Handicap Rating 125
7/1 HR123 K.E Buckley 10.12 5L 2nd to Paidi’s Passion 10.6 ROS 10 JUN 16rn Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 40yds Gd 16/1 HR123 S.W. Flanagan 10.9 13L 5th of 11fn, 15rn to Brideswell Lad 11.8 KILL 12 MAY Ext hcp chse 3m 2f Gd/Yld C. Stone-Walsh 10.3 (H) p.u. in race won by Annual Invictus 10.12 DONCASTER 27 JAN 18rn hcp chse Grade C 2m 7f 214yds Gd
14
MOTOWN MAGGIE (Ire)
G King & Cillian Moran
Owner
Gordon Elliott MEATH
Trainer
Jordan Gainford Jockey
CPiece, 54 Age 7
Recent Finishes -416-97
Weight 10-13
Breeding f Chesnut by Doyen - Aventia (Bob Back)
Bred by Kenilworth House Stud Colours EMERALD GREEN, red hoop, red sleeves, emerald green cap, red stars
Won from 2lb lower in March 2022; just 3 runs since but latest run at Perth was okay Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 20 runs, 3 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €53,339
9/1 HR125 K.C. Sexton 10.2 8L 5th of 9fn, 12rn to Railway Hurricane 10.0 WEX 13 JUL Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 110yds Gd 9/1 HR117 K.C. Sexton 10.6 won 5L 1/2L from Hascoeur Clermont (FR) 10.12 and Gold Bullion (FR) 10.9 ROS 10 JUN 16rn Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 40yds Gd 200/1 HR117 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.9 76L last of 6 to Spillane’s Tower 11.2 PUN 14 JAN nov.ch Grade 3 2m 3f 146yds Sft
16 ARRYCAN (Ire)
Shannon Street Syndicate Owner
Liam P Cusack LAOIS Trainer
R Deegan Jockey 25
Age 10
Recent Finishes 6510-02
Weight 10-12
Breeding g Bay by Arakan - Garrai Ard (Idris)
Bred by William Barron
Colours RED, white hoop, white sleeves, red armlet, red & white quartered cap
All 4 wins over fences; ran well from lower hurdle mark latest but others preferred Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 31 runs, 4 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €59,691 Arrycan 4 N.H. wins €44,545.00 -- Handicap Rating 124
10/1 HR88 R. Deegan 11.7 1/2L 2nd to Smitty Bacall 11.6 ROS 8 JUL 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)3m 149yds Gd
50/1 HR124 J.J. Slevin 10.0 73L 14th of 15fn, 16rn to Duffle Coat 10.2 BAL 27 MAY Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 7f 89yds Gd 28/1 HR127 E. Walsh 10.10 51L 15th of 16fn, 17rn to Toss Again 11.2 here 4 AUG 23 Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 111yds Gd/Yld
17 BATTLE OF MIRBAT (Ire)
Michael J McDonagh Owner
Michael J McDonagh CLARE Trainer
Mr A P Ryan (7) Jockey
67
Age 7
Recent Finishes 2-p23u6
Weight 10-11
Breeding g Bay by Ocovango - Vicky Serenade (Old Vic)
Bred by Thomas Horgan Colours EMERALD GREEN, white disc & sleeves, yellow & red striped cap
Reasonable effort when 6th at Ballinrobe latest but stiff enough mark on known form Probable SP: 33/1
Career record 21 runs, 2 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €48,867 Battle Of Mirbat 2 N.H. wins €15,340.00 -- Handicap Rating 123
20/1
HR123 Mr A.P. Ryan 9.7 13L 6th of 15fn, 16rn to Duffle Coat 10.2 BAL 27 MAY Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 7f 89yds Gd
25/1
HR123 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.0 u.r. in race won by Minella Crooner 11.4 PUN 4 MAY 12rn hcp chse (0-150) Listed3m 104yds Sft 9/1
Colours BLACK, mauve panel, mauve armlet, white cap
Long time since he’s shown level of form required in this and 5th in hunter chase latest Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 36 runs, 8 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 22 % Prize-money earned €284,065
Battleoverdoyen 8 N.H. wins €212,184.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 123
6/1
Mr J.M. Halford 11.0 (TS) 36L 5th of 8fn, 15rn to Jeremy Pass 11.3 LIST 3 JUN hnt.ch 3m Gd
10/1 Mr J.M. Halford 11.7 (TS) 1/2L 11L 3rd to Private Ryan 11.7 DWNP 24 MAY 9rn hnt.ch 3m 4f 165yds Gd
10/1
Mr J.M. Halford 11.0 (TS) u.r. in race won by Early Doors (FR) 11.7 KILL 13 MAY 11rn hnt.ch 2m 7f Gd/Yld
19 MR SAXOBEAT (Ire)
Roberto Syndicate Owner
Thomas Gibney MEATH Trainer
Darragh O’Keeffe Jockey 14
Age 8
Recent Finishes u23p5-4
Weight 10-11
Breeding g Chesnut by Ask - Prettyscent (Presenting) Bred by J O’Keeffe Colours BLACK, large red spots, dark blue sleeves & cap
Tailed off latest but may have needed that and ran some good races last season Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 22 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €36,970
Daryl Jacob 11.4 23L 5th of 5fn, 7rn to Ginny’s Destiny 11.9 CHELTENHAM 19 NOV 23 hcp chse 2m 4f 44yds Sft D.J. O’Keeffe 11.4 p.u. in race won by Idalko Bihoue (FR) 11.2 CHELTENHAM 27 OCT 23 9rn hcp chse 2m 3f 166yds Gd
20 SPHAGNUM (Ire)
Peat Moss Syndicate Owner
J P Broderick TIPPERARY
Trainer
Dillon Maxwell (7)
Jockey
C,T, 9 Age 7
Recent Finishes fp-f521
Weight 10-11
Breeding g Bay by Urban Poet - Well Bonnie (Gold Well) Bred by A & E Heagney Colours ORANGE, emerald green stars, white sleeves, orange cap, emerald green stars
Gained second chase win at Wexford last week but 7lb higher in a much tougher race here Probable SP: 20/1
7/1 HR116 D.P. Maxwell 10.12 (CP) (TS) won 2 3/4L 23L from Sea Aster 11.0 and Harvey’s Quay 10.10 WEX 24 JUL 14rn Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 110yds Yld
7/1 HR104 D.P. Maxwell 11.2 (CP) (TS) 1 1/4L 2nd to I Am Spider Man 11.6 SLGO 7 JUL 14rn hcp hdl (80-109)3m 1f 146yds Gd 12/1 HR116 D.P. Maxwell 9.12 (CP) (TS) 6 3/4L 5th of 12fn, 16rn to Paidi’s Passion 10.6 ROS 10 JUN Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 40yds Gd
RESERVES
21 THE GRADUAL SLOPE (Ire)
Mark McDonagh
Owner
Sean O O’Brien CORK
Trainer
Mark McDonagh Jockey
61
Age 7 Recent Finishes 432314
Weight 10-08
Breeding g Grey by Shantou - Caltras Theatre (King’s Theatre)
Bred by Ms M Kavanagh Colours LIGHT BLUE, red star & sleeves, white cap, red star
3m7f winner on penultimate start; not quite as good over much shorter latest; reserve Probable SP: No Odds Career record 28 runs, 3 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €66,342 The Gradual Slope 3 N.H. wins €45,135.00 -- Handicap Rating 120
12/1 HR120 M.M. McDonagh 12.0 3 1/4L 3/4L 6 1/2L 4th to Mousey Brown 10.11 KILB 2 JUN 11rn hcp chse (0-123)2m 4f 80yds Gd
22/1 HR114 M.M. McDonagh 9.13 won nk 8 1/2L from Your Own Story 10.13 and Brucejack 9.9 PUN 4 MAY 21rn hcp chse (0-145)3m 7f 68yds Sft
20/1 HR114 M.M. McDonagh 10.10 nk 13L 3rd to Bushmans Pass 11.1 NAV 23 MAR 10rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 7f 100yds Hvy
22 BUA BOY (Ire)
Katie & Brian Castle Partnership Owner
Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY
Trainer
Daniel King
Jockey 31
Age 9
Recent Finishes -8f-532
Weight 10-08
Breeding g Bay by Doyen - High Priestess (Priolo)
Bred by Michael G Daly Colours LIGHT GREEN, purple star, purple chevrons on sleeves, purple star on cap
Only beaten a head in novice chase last month and not ruled out here; reserve Probable SP: No Odds
Career record 21 runs, 3 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €68,441
Bua Boy 3 N.H. wins €23,361.00 C -- Handicap Rating 120
11/2 D. King 11.5 hd 2nd to Dutch Schultz (GB) 11.5 TIPP 2 JUL 5rn nov.ch 2m 3f 100yds Gd/Yld
5/1 P.K. Donovan 11.7 3L 4 3/4L 3rd to Walnut Beach 11.12 CLON 7 JUN 10rn beg.ch 2m 85yds Gd
10/1 D. King 11.6 15L 5th of 7 to Dreal Deal 11.12 WEX 18 MAY nov.ch 2m Sft
The Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Steeplechase
23 ST DENIS’S WELL (Ire)
Declans Bar Syndicate
Owner
Ian Patrick Donoghue MEATH
Trainer
Phillip Enright Jockey
C,T, 123
Age 6
Recent Finishes 5-11716
Weight 10-08
Breeding g Chesnut by Famous Name - Annie Greene (Indian Haven)
Bred by Mr Andrew McNally
Colours MAROON, maroon & light blue check sleeves, light blue cap
Novice chase winner at Down Royal in March but tailed off since and off 123 days; reserve Probable SP: No Odds Career record 15 runs, 4 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 26 % Prize-money earned €30,741
St Denis’s Well 4 N.H. wins €29,205.00 -- Handicap Rating 120
5/1 HR121 J.W. Kennedy 11.1 (CP) (TS) 65L last of 6fn, 9rn to MacDermott (FR) 11.1 FAIR 1 APR Ext hcp chse 3m 124yds Hvy
13/2 HR107 J.W. Kennedy 11.3 (CP) (TS) won 4 3/4L hd from Donacheady Gale 11.3 and Neveradullmoment 11.6 DRYL 17 MAR 7rn nov.ch 2m 3f 140yds Sft
6/1 HR107 Mr J. Dunne 12.0 (CP) (TS) 15L 7th of 8 to Soloman Lane (GB) 11.11 LEP 4 MAR Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 107yds Sft/Hvy
CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 1, 9, 10, 20, 23 BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 2, 3 BLINKERS ON No. 4 CPiece ON No. 8, 11, 14 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 12, 18
LAST YEAR 1st Toss Again, 2nd Quantum Realm, 3rd Good Bye Sam TRAINER Henry De Bromhead WEIGHT 11-2 TIME 5m 33.10 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST 13-2 Cap Du Nord, Statuario, 9 Flanking Maneuver, 10 Frontal Assault, Moonovercloon, Ontheropes, 11 Hascoeur Clermont, 12 Flash De Touzaine, Francky Du Berlais, Mars Harper, 16 Born By The Sea, Motown Maggie, Paidi’s Passion, Whacker Clan, 20 Elle Perfecta, Mr Saxobeat, Sphagnum, 25 Arrycan, 33 Battle Of Mirbat, 50 Battleoverdoyen
RACE RESULT
Jack G Gilligan (Born By The Sea, Galway 6:00) has the best strike-rate having ridden 5 winners from 23 rides (22%) here in the last five years.
Source: Racing Post
6.35pm RACE 4
(Registered as the Claddagh Handicap) (Generously sponsored by Guinness)
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 22nd July, 2024, at least one of those runs having been over a distance of nine furlongs or more on or after 1st July, 2023 (105 = 10st).
About 1 mile 4 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: SIRIUS
RACE VERDICT
1
Monday’s winner Sirius might be popular under a 7lb penalty after that remarkable effort but the drop in trip might not be in her favour. Last year’s winner Brazil is respected despite a higher mark this time around but DERRY LAD shades the vote. He was a bit of an eyecatcher at Epsom last time and he should appreciate a step back up in trip.
[Phill Anderson] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: DERRY LAD
Next Best: Sirius
FALCON EIGHT (Ire)
Dr R Lambe & Dr J Climax
Owner
D K Weld KILDARE
Trainer
James Ryan (5)
Jockey
63
Age 9 Drawn 12
Recent Finishes 621-677
Weight 10-02
Breeding g Bay by Galileo - Polished Gem (Danehill)
Bred by Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd
Colours PURPLE, yellow cross of lorraine, yellow cap
Hasn’t hit best form this term; only beat one home in Listed race latest; others preferred Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 30 runs, 7 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 23 % Prize-money earned €359,835
7/2 HR108 L.F. Roche 9.9 (BK) 8L 7th of 8 to Countess Of Tyrone 9.0 DRYL 31 MAY Listed 2m Gd Oisin Orr 9.12 (BK) 4L 7th of 16 to Zoffee (GB) 8.7 CHESTER 10 MAY hcp 2m 2f 140yds Gd /Frm
Christophe Soumillon 9.4 (BK) 16L 6th of 9 to Homo Deus (FR) 9.2 SAINT-CLOUD 1 APR Listed 1m 7f Hvy
2 CHALLY CHUTE (Ire)
Ms Julie White Owner
M Halford & T Collins (Conyngham Lodge) KILDARE
Trainer
Ronan Whelan Jockey
31
Age 6 Drawn 9
Recent Finishes 13044-6
Weight 9-07
Breeding g Chesnut by Fast Company - Edith Somerville (Refuse To Bend)
Bred by Dominic O’Neill and Julie White Colours DARK BLUE & PINK QUARTERED, beige sleeves, dark blue & pink quartered cap
3rd in this last year but hasn’t built on that and returns on the same mark Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 14 runs, 4 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €47,297 Chally Chute 4 flat wins €31,860.00 C D -- Handicap Rating
The Guinness Handicap
3
EAGLE’S WAY (GB)
Four D Partnership
Owner
William Durkan DUBLIN
Trainer
Chris Hayes Jockey
29
Age 5 Drawn 2
Recent Finishes 2740-61
Weight 9-06
Breeding g Chesnut by Gleneagles - Martlet (Dansili)
Bred by Carwell Equities Ltd
Colours ROYAL BLUE, royal blue & white hooped sleeves, white star on cap
Head back in front when stepped up in trip latest and could be more to come Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 13 runs, 5 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 38 % Prize-money earned
€69,278 Eagle’s Way (GB) 5 flat wins
€38,935.70 -- Handicap Rating 97
5/2 HR97 Mr D. McGill 10.7 won 1 3/4L 1/2L from Samui (GB) 11.2 and Enniskerry 11.5 BELW 4 JUL 9rn 1m 4f 71yds Gd 2min 40.1sec
100/30 O.R. Brown 11.7 23L 6th of 21fn, 22rn to Gaucher (GB) 11.7 PUN 8 JUN mdn hdl 2m 170yds Gd Luke Morris 9.4 11L 24th of 34 to Astro King 9.12 NEWMARKET 30 SEP 23 hcp 1m 1f Gd /Frm
4 GENTLEMAN JOE (GB)
C Acheson
Owner
Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD
Trainer
Rachael Blackmore Jockey
TStrap, 45
Age 6 Drawn 19
Recent Finishes u128-25
Weight 9-05
Breeding g Bay by Authorized - Bella Lulu (Iffraaj)
Bred by Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar Colours MAUVE, light blue sash, white sleeves, light blue cap, mauve star
Fair effort when beaten 3l at Royal Ascot last time; not sure to appreciate drop in trip Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 14 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €28,823
Gentleman Joe (GB) 1 flat win €3,852.30 1 N.H. win €9,145.00 -- Handicap Rating 96 W. J. Lee 9.3 (TS) 3L 5th of 16 to Belloccio (FR) 9.7 ASCOT 18 JUN hcp (0-105)1m 6f 34yds Gd /Frm 25/1 HR92 W.J. Lee 9.5 (TS) 1 1/4L 2nd to Hans Andersen (GB) 9.5 DUN 5 APR 6rn 1m 4f Std 7/1 M.P. O’Connor 11.12 (TS) 45L last of 8 to Grozni (FR) 11.10 DWNP 28 AUG 23 beg.ch 2m 3f 55yds Gd
5 BIALYSTOK (Ire)
Mrs S Ricci Owner
W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer
Colin Keane Jockey
34
Age 6 Drawn 11
Recent Finishes 4-b02f8
Weight 9-00
Breeding g Bay by Zoffany - Deauville Shower (High Chaparral) Bred by T Storme & T Lohest Colours PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap
Disappointed when far at the Curragh latest; extra 2f will help and could be on good mark Probable SP: 15/2 Career record 24 runs, 5 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €152,165 Bialystok 3 flat wins €34,400.00 2 N.H. wins €36,875.00 -- Handicap Rating 91 2/1Fav HR92 Miss J. Townend 10.5 15L 8th of 11 to Set Point 9.0 CUR 29 JUN Ext hcp 1m 2f Yld/Sft 12/1 HR140 B. Hayes 11.9 fell in race won by Daddy Long Legs (FR) 11.4 PUN 30 APR 24rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 149yds Yld P. Townend 11.3 1/2L 2nd to Favour And Fortune 11.2 AYR 20 APR 15rn hcp hdl Grade B 2m Sft
6
SIRIUS (Fr)
Coldunell Limited Owner
W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer
Shane Foley Jockey
Hood, 4
Age 5 Drawn 1
Recent Finishes 815/-01
Weight 8-12 (incl. 7lb. Extra)
Breeding f Brown by Ectot - Across The Sky (Cape Cross)
Bred by M Sylvain Vidal Colours ROYAL BLUE, maroon epaulettes, royal blue cap
Remarkable effort to win from rear on Monday; 7lb penalty and 1m4f may not be ideal Probable SP: 6/1
Career record 12 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €101,328 Sirius (FR) 3 flat wins €87,400.00 C D -- Handicap Rating 89
50/1 HR82 Mr D.H. Dunsdon 10.13 (H) won 3 1/2L 1 1/2L from Baltic Bird (GB) 11.1 and Spasiba (FR) 11.4 here 29 JUL 20rn hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Gd 3min 50sec
33/1 HR83 B.M. Coen 9.13 15L 15th of 17 to Golden Temple 9.0 CUR 28 JUN Ext hcp 2m Gd Thomas Trullier 8.10 4L 5th of 7 to Ottilien (FR) 8.10 SAINT-CLOUD 9 SEP 22 Listed 1m 4f Gd /Sft
7 CHANTILLY (Ire)
Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg
Owner
A P O’Brien TIPPERARY
Trainer Wayne Lordan Jockey
21
Age 3 Drawn 15
Recent Finishes 23-1386
Weight 8-11
Breeding c Bay by Galileo - Bridal Dance (Danehill Dancer) Bred by Barronstown Stud Colours DARK BLUE
Held form without winning in competitive h’caps of late but needs to step up to land this Probable SP: 9/1
Progressive for Ed Walker last year; 2 fair runs for this yard but may not want 1m4f Probable SP: 11/1
Career record 16 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €37,905
Reina Del Mar 3 flat wins €21,231.40 D -- Handicap Rating 88
9/2 HR89 D. McMonagle 9.1 (TS) 3 1/2L 5th of 11 to Saturn 9.0 CUR 5 JUN Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd
6/1 HR89 Siobhan Rutledge 10.1 (TS) 3 3/4L hd 2 1/2L 4th to A Piece Of Heaven (FR) 10.4 LEP 17 MAY 11rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd
Saffie Osborne 10.4 1L 2nd to Divine Comedy 9.11
NOTTINGHAM 11 OCT 23 6rn hcp (66-85)1m 6f Sft
9 GOLDEN TWILIGHT (Ire)
F W Lynch
Owner
Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN
Trainer
Leigh Roche Jockey
C,T, 11
Age 7 Drawn 8
Recent Finishes 34778-6
Weight 8-10
Breeding g Bay by Dawn Approach - Great Hope (Halling)
Bred by P & B Bloodstock
Colours RED, white cross sashes, hooped sleeves, red cap, white spots
Losing run since AW win at 1m4f in 2022; low-key yard debut latest but may have needed it Probable SP: 40/1
Career record 24 runs, 5 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €111,256 Golden Twilight 5 flat wins €64,900.00 D -- Handicap Rating 87 25/1 HR89 C.J. MacRedmond 9.9 (CP) (TS) 7 3/4L 6th of 8 to La Dame Blanche 9.4 BAL 22 JUL hcp 1m 4f 178yds Sft 17/2 HR93 J. Coen 9.12 (CP) (TS) 5 1/4L 8th of 14 to Luke Short (GB) 9.2 DUN 3 NOV 23 hcp 1m 4f Std 6/1 HR95 D. McMonagle 9.11 (CP) (TS) 4 1/2L 7th of 12 to Ceallach 9.9 DUN 13 OCT 23 hcp (70-100)1m 4f Std
10 BRAZIL (Ire)
John P McManus Owner
Padraig Roche KILDARE Trainer
Seamie Heffernan Jockey
TStrap, 20
Age 6 Drawn 13
Recent Finishes p10-009
Weight 8-09
Breeding g Bay by Galileo - Dialafara (Anabaa)
Bred by Lynch Bages Ltd & Camas Park Stud Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap
Won this last year from 4lb lower; out of form since but not ruled out back over this C&D Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 24 runs, 5 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €181,720 Brazil 2 flat wins €74,635.00 3 N.H. wins €80,435.40 CD -- Handicap Rating 86 4/1 M.P. Walsh 11.12 (TS) 19L 9th of 13fn, 14rn to Monbeg Park 11.12 WEX 13 JUL beg.ch 2m 3f 110yds Gd
Aidan Kelly 11.4 (TS) 17L 10th of 19fn, 21rn to Langer Dan 11.8 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 5f Sft
50/1 HR140 A.P. Kelly 11.2 (TS) 34L 13th of 17fn, 21rn to Lord Erskine 10.1 LEP 4 FEB hcp hdl (0-150) Listed2m Sft
11 MR LINCOLN (GB)
Crampscastle Bloodstock Ltd
Owner
Joseph G Murphy TIPPERARY
Trainer
Jamie Powell (3)
Jockey
Hood, 11
Age 4 Drawn 14
Recent Finishes 52-9032
Weight 8-07
Breeding g Grey by Dark Angel - The Miniver Rose (High Chaparral) Bred by Rifa Mustang Europe Ltd Colours GREY, red star, red cap
Sole win came in Cork maiden in 2023; ran well back on level latest on soft but vulnerable Probable SP: 18/1
Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €18,087
5/1 HR84 G.F. Carroll 9.9 (H) 1 1/2L 2nd to La Dame Blanche 9.4 BAL 22 JUL 8rn hcp 1m 4f 178yds Sft 5/2Fav M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.7 (H) 1 3/4L nk 3rd to If Any Man Can 11.4 CK 5 JUL 16rn mdn hdl 2m 190yds Gd
33/1 HR86 N.G. McCullagh 8.9 11L 14th of 19 to Chazzesmee 9.1 CUR 18 MAR Ext hcp 1m Hvy
12 SOARING MONARCH (Ire)
Basil Holian Owner
Alan McIntyre KILKENNY Trainer N G McCullagh Jockey
271
Age 7 Drawn 4
Recent Finishes 100900Weight 8-07
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
4-21 on the Flat but lost his way when last seen; may need this on yard debut
Career record 21 runs, 4 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 19 % Prize-money earned €41,072
Hayley Turner 8.2 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Bolster (GB) 9.8 EPSOM DOWNS 31 MAY 13rn hcp 1m 2f 17yds Gd /Sft 20/1 HR82 N.M. Crosse 9.6 1 1/2L ns 3rd to Plume Noire 9.5 NAAS 19 MAY 12rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 8/1 HR83 N.M. Crosse 9.4 12L 9th of 12 to Nostringsattached 8.5 CK 26 APR Ext hcp 1m 2f 50yds Sft
15 SHAHBAZ (Ire)
Brendan Keogh Owner
Gavin Cromwell MEATH
Trainer
Wayne Hassett (5)
Jockey
73
Age 4 Drawn 6
Recent Finishes 900000
Weight 8-07
Breeding g Grey by Free Eagle - Middle Persia (Dalakhani) Bred by Skymarc Farm Colours BLACK, grey stars on sleeves, quartered cap
1-19; sole win in 2022; out of form over timber since joining new yard; risky Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 19 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €37,180 Shahbaz 1 flat win €7,971.40 -- Handicap Rating 83
14/1 HR98 K.M. Donoghue 11.4 49L 13th of 14fn, 17rn to Makfils (FR) 10.13 PUN 21 MAY hcp hdl (80-102)2m Gd/Yld 33/1 HR99 A. Balfe 11.3 33L 13th of 16 to Monty’s Way 11.2 BAL 7 MAY hcp hdl (80-102)2m 172yds Gd/Yld 22/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.7 17L 11th of 13 to Barrier (FR) 10.6 TRAM 21 APR mdn hdl 2m 130yds Yld
16
SIXANDAHALF (Ire)
Best of the Rest Syndicate
Owner
Gavin Cromwell MEATH
Trainer
Robert Whearty (5) Jockey 22
Age 4 Drawn 3
Recent Finishes 21123
Weight 8-07?+2
Breeding f Bay by Snow Sky - Mandasini (Dr Massini)
Bred by Tom Phelan Colours ROYAL BLUE, yellow chevron & cap
Bumper winner who won a Cork maiden in April and 2 good runs since; opening mark is fair Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 5 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €22,610
3/1Fav Mr D.G. Lavery 11.7 1/2L 1L 3rd to Seattle Creek (GB) 11.5 LEP 11 JUL 11rn 1m 7f Gd
15/8 Mr D.G. Lavery 11.0 3 1/2L 2nd to Enniskerry 11.0 LIST 2 JUN 10rn 1m 5f 80yds Gd 4/1 G.F. Carroll 10.2 won 1 3/4L 3 3/4L from Cancelled 9.0 and Realt Na Ri 9.0 CK 21 MAY 7rn mdn 1m 4f Yld 2min
17 DUTCH SCHULTZ (GB)
Bootlegger Syndicate
Owner
Gavin Cromwell MEATH
Trainer
Rory Cleary
Jockey
31
Age 7 Drawn 17
Recent Finishes 622221
Weight 8-07
Breeding g Bay by Golden Horn - Karpina (Pivotal)
Bred by Stiftung Gestuet Faehrhof Colours YELLOW & LIGHT GREEN CHEVRONS, white cap
Well held over 2m1f on Flat at this meeting last year; in good form over jumps of late Probable SP: 18/1
Career record 26 runs, 4 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €51,573 Dutch Schultz (GB) 2 flat wins €10,818.60 2 N.H. wins €15,045.00 -- Handicap Rating 82 5/2 HR121 K.M. Donoghue 11.5 (H) won hd 3 3/4L from Bua Boy 11.5 and Summer Tide 11.6 TIPP 2 JUL 5rn nov.ch 2m 3f 100yds Gd/Yld
6/4Fav HR120 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 (H) 4 3/4L 2nd to Sea Music 11.12 KILB 2 JUN 8rn beg.ch 2m 4f 80yds Gd 2/1Fav HR120 K.M. Donoghue 11.5 3/4L 2nd to Gua Du Large (FR) 11.5 TRAM 21 APR 4rn nov.ch 1m 7f 110yds Gd/Yld
18
GOING REMOTE (Ire)
Blessingndisguise Partnership
Owner
Mrs John Harrington KILDARE
Trainer
Nathan Crosse Jockey
Blinkers, 20
Age 3 Drawn 10
Recent Finishes 892214
Weight 8-07
Breeding g Bay by Kodiac - Lumi (Canford Cliffs)
Bred by Tally-Ho Stud
Colours RED, white star, white stars on sleeves, striped cap
Won valuable Ulster Derby in June before 5l 4th at Navan; return to further may help Probable SP: 9/1
Career record 9 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €71,938
In the 6:35 Galway last year Chally Chute finished 3rd, beaten 1/2l off a mark of 98 at 13/2 ridden by Ronan Whelan. Source: Racing Post
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6.35pm RACE 4
The Guinness Handicap of €110,000 (Premier Handicap)
(Registered as the Claddagh Handicap) (Generously sponsored by Guinness)
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 22nd July, 2024, at least one of those runs having been over a distance of nine furlongs or more on or after 1st July, 2023 (105 = 10st).
About 1 mile 4 furlongs. Starting from stalls.
Placepot
Trifecta
RACES LAYTOWN RACES
7.10pm RACE 5
(Generously sponsored by Guinness and the Irish EBF (€3,000))
For three years old and upwards fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible.
About 1 mile 4 furlongs. Starting from stalls.
RACE PREDICTOR
The
PREDICTION: ANDROMEDA
RACE VERDICT
Interesting maiden. Second on all four starts, there are no more excuses now for Andromeda, but she does help set the standard and should be thereabouts. Some less exposed fillies look more likely though, especially SACRED OATH(nap), who looks to have been lined up for this after a very promising Curragh debut in June. The highly-tried Riviera Queen should be a contender too while The Mighty Penny is the most interesting newcomer. [Justin O’Hanlon] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: SACRED OATH Next Best: Riviera Queen
NO / COLOURS HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY
1 JET TIMES (Ire)
Oliver J Power
Owner
Oliver J Power WATERFORD
Trainer
Danny Power (10) Jockey
AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING
Age 6 Drawn 10
Recent Finishes
Weight 9-13
Breeding f Chesnut by Jet Away - Timing (Alhaarth)
Bred by Oliver Power
Colours YELLOW & BLACK DIAMONDS, yellow sleeves, white cap
Probably up against it on her very belated debut Probable SP: 100/1
2 PINKY (Ire)
Barry Potts
Owner
Emmet Mullins CARLOW
Trainer
Colin Keane
Jockey
TStrap, 28
Age 5 Drawn 2
Recent Finishes 9606p8
Weight 9-13
Breeding f Bay by Policy Maker - Ringroad (Champs Elysees)
Bred by Barry Potts
Colours ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW HALVED, quartered cap
86-rated hurdler makes little appeal despite the presence of the champion jockey Probable SP: 50/1
Career record 8 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,201 Pinky
16/1 HR87 D. Meyler 11.6 (TS) 11L 8th of 14fn, 15rn to Contrapposto 12.0
22/1 HR89 D. Meyler 11.8 p.u. in race won by Slieve Bearnagh 10.12 TRAM 1 JUN 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 50yds Gd/Yld 12/1 HR90 Conor Clarke 9.7 71L last of 6 to Influential Lady 10.10 NAV 23 MAR Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 150yds Hvy
3 REDWOOD QUEEN (Ire)
Cathal Byrnes Owner
C Byrnes LIMERICK
Trainer
Sean Davis Jockey 15
Age 7 Drawn 5
Recent Finishes p-11131
Weight 9-13
Breeding f Bay by Mahler - Blackberry Lass (King’s
The Guinness Irish EBF Fillies Maiden
4
SANTA CATARINA (GB)
Mrs Clare Ellam
Owner
Paul John Gilligan GALWAY
Trainer
Seamie Heffernan Jockey
11
Age 5 Drawn 13
Recent Finishes -96-963
Weight 9-13
Breeding f Bay by Adaay - Peters Spirit (Invincible Spirit)
Bred by Kerr Bloodstock
Colours EMERALD GREEN, red seams, red & emerald green hooped sleeves, emerald green cap
First run for this yard after finishing third in a Ballinrobe claimer; makes little appeal Probable SP: 66/1
Career record 14 runs, 4 places Prize-money earned €5,578
Santa Catarina (GB) -- Handicap Rating 49
6/1 HR51 J.J.G. Ryan 8.6 (H) 7L 3 1/2L 3rd to Magnetic North 9.6 BAL 22 JUL 9rn 1m 1f 126yds Yld/Sft
28/1 HR53 M.W Hassett 8.13 (H) 11L 6th of 17 to Sceptred Isle (GB) 8.13 TIPP 29 MAY hcp (47-65)1m 4f 110yds Sft
11/10Fav HR87 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 4 1/4L 2nd to Elizabeth Jane 9.2 LEP 21 OCT 23 12rn mdn 1m Hvy 8/11Fav J.A. Heffernan 9.2 3/4L 2nd to Shelaka 9.2 TIPP 11 AUG 23 11rn mdn 7f 100yds Sft
7
ANOTHER NIGHT (Ire)
Niarchos Family Owner
Mrs John Harrington KILDARE Trainer
Nathan Crosse Jockey
74
Age 3 Drawn 9
Recent Finishes 4
Weight 9-03
Breeding f Bay by Almanzor - Night of Light (Sea The Stars)
Bred by Niarchos Family Colours DARK BLUE, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, blue cap
Passed over by Foley once again here but a potential improver and should not be far away Probable SP: 7/1
Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €500
Another Night 17/2 N.M. Crosse 9.2 1 1/2L 1 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Total Look (FR) 9.7 ROS 20 MAY 11rn mdn 1m 2f 58yds Gd
8 BURLOCK HOLMES (Ire)
William Hurley Owner
P A Fahy CARLOW Trainer
Gavin Ryan Jockey
Age 3 Drawn 16
Recent Finishes
Weight 9-03
Breeding f Bay by Harzand - Preach (Danehill Dancer)
Bred by River Downs Stud
Colours BLACK & PINK DIAMONDS, halved sleeves, white cap
Daughter of Harzand likely to improve for whatever she does here Probable SP: 66/1
9 EPONINE ETOILE (Ire)
Richard Young Owner
Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH Trainer
Ben Coen Jockey
Career record 1 runs
Eponine Etoile
55
Age 3 Drawn 7
Recent Finishes 9
Weight 9-03
Breeding f Chesnut by Australia - Jolie Etoile (Diesis)
Bred by Tinnakill Bloodstock & Jack Cantillon
Colours ORANGE, dark blue large spots, dark blue sleeves & cap
Faded on debut in a Navan maiden in June; likely to do better in handicaps down the line Probable SP: 50/1
50/1 C.T. Keane 9.3 16L 9th of 11 to Mo Ghille Mar 9.3 NAV 8 JUN mdn 1m 2f 40yds Gd
7.10pm RACE 5
10
LAVENDER HAZE (Ire)
Mrs J S Bolger Owner
J S Bolger CARLOW Trainer
Rory Cleary Jockey
77
Age 3 Drawn 11
Recent Finishes 8-449
Weight 9-03
Breeding f Bay by Parish Hall - Labhandar (Authorized)
Bred by J S Bolger
Colours WHITE, purple panel, check cap
No impact on better ground stepped up to 1m2f at Leopardstown in May; another 2f here Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 4 runs Prize-money earned €1,140
Lavender Haze -- Handicap Rating 76
14/1 HR77 R.P. Cleary 8.11 15L 9th of 10 to Mo Ghille Mar(disq) 8.5 LEP 17 MAY hcp 1m 2f Gd
6/1 R.P. Cleary 9.3 1 3/4L 3/4L 7L 4th to Wide With Delight 9.3 CK 30 MAR 10rn mdn 7f Hvy
80/1 N.M. Crosse 9.0 18L last of 22fn, 23rn to One Look 9.0 CUR 23 SEP 23 7f Yld/Sft
12
SACRED OATH (Ire)
Ballylinch Stud Owner
D K Weld KILDARE
Trainer
Chris Hayes
Jockey
35
Age 3 Drawn 8
Recent Finishes 3
Weight 9-03
Breeding f Bay by Lope de Vega - Chartreuse (Lawman)
Bred by Ballylinch Stud
Colours EMERALD GREEN, orange epaulettes & armlet, orange cap, white star
Looks useful and has the hallmark of one put away by her trainer for this; should go close Probable SP: 2/1
Career record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,800 Sacred Oath
12/1 C.D. Hayes 9.3 1 1/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Siege Of Troy (GB) 9.3 CUR 28 JUN 18rn mdn 1m 2f Gd
13 SANCTITY OF SPACE (Ire)
Niarchos Family
Owner
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY
Trainer
Declan McDonogh
Jockey
28
Age 3 Drawn 3
Recent Finishes 5
Weight 9-03
Breeding f Bay by Saxon Warrior - Sea Meets Sky (Dansili)
Bred by Niarchos Family Colours DARK BLUE, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white cap
Fifth at Bellewstown; much more needed although she is a potential improver Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €290
Sanctity Of Space
11/1 M.P. Sheehy 9.3 18L 5th of 12 to Comic Book (GB) 9.3 BELW 5 JUL mdn 1m 4f 37yds Gd
THE MIGHTY PENNY (Ire)
Derek Kierans Owner
John C McConnell MEATH Trainer
Gary Carroll Jockey
Age 3 Drawn 1
Recent Finishes Weight 9-03
Breeding f Bay by Siyouni - Dream of Tara (Invincible Spirit)
Bred by Kilcarn Stud Colours WHITE & BLACK DIAMONDS, black chevrons on sleeves, white cap, black stars
Cost 160,000Eur as a yearling and has a very strong middle distance pedigree; interesting Probable SP: 25/1 15 VALINOR (Ire)
H R D McCalmont Owner
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY Trainer
Mikey Sheehy Jockey
26
Age 3 Drawn 15
Recent Finishes 4
Weight 9-03
Breeding f Chesnut by Free Eagle - Pyrenean Queen (Zoffany)
Bred by Norelands Bloodstock
Colours LIGHT BLUE & SCARLET HALVED, sleeves reversed, white cap
Stronger contest this time but should come on plenty for Limerick; could get involved Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €500 Valinor
12/1 M.P. Sheehy 9.3 3/4L 2L 1/2L 4th to La Vita Nova 9.3 LIM 7 JUL 11rn mdn 1m 3f 70yds Gd
16
WUNGUDI (Ire)
Stephen Fallon
Owner
David Kenneth Budds WATERFORD
Trainer
J M Sheridan Jockey 18
Age 3 Drawn 14
Recent Finishes 5
Weight 9-03
Breeding f Bay by Footstepsinthesand - Hot Wired (Rock of Gibraltar)
Bred by David McGuinness
Colours ORANGE & GREY DIAMONDS, white sleeves, white cap, orange diamonds
Last of five in a Killarney maiden two weeks ago; hard to see her getting involved Probable SP: 66/1 Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €260 Wungudi
80/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.3 14L last of 5 to Mother Nature 9.3 KILL 15 JUL mdn 1m 3f 73yds Gd/Frm TONGUESTRAP ON No. 2
LAST YEAR 1st Countess Of Tyrone, 2nd Delicate Girl, 3rd Yamalia Star
TRAINER P Twomey WEIGHT 9-3 TIME 2m 43.19 secs GOING gd-yld
Joseph Patrick O’Brien (Sanctity Of Space) has previously targeted Galway’s 7:10, winning it twice in the last 4
Source: Racing Post
RACE
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7.40pm RACE 6
(Generously sponsored by Guinness)
An extended handicap for three years old only rated 50-70.
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.)
PREDICTION: LATIN
RACE VERDICT
Plenty of these have choices, but possible leading fancies such as Campari Soda and Martinelli are hampered by bad draws. Of the better drawn opponents, Killeaney Bear will be prominent from his inside draw and has a good chance of following up his Tipperary win. Hat-trick seeking Alto Sax and Victor’s Choice are among others with solid chances. Preference is for APOLLO PRINCE, who improved for being gelded and for a tongue-tie at Limerick last time and can improve again. [Justin O’Hanlon] Source: Racing
SELECTION: APOLLO PRINCE Next Best: Alto Sax
Winner €10,030 Second €3,400 Third €1,700
NO / COLOURS HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY
1 CAMPARI SODA (Ire)
Moyglare Stud Farm
Owner
D K Weld KILDARE
Trainer
Chris Hayes Jockey
AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING
Blinkers, 50
Age 3 Drawn 17
Recent Finishes 377
Weight 10-02
Breeding f Bay by Showcasing - Mad About You (Indian Ridge)
Bred by Moyglare Stud Farm
Colours BLACK, white slvs, red cap, black star.
Plenty of boxes ticked for a big Galway run from this yard although the draw is a negative Probable SP: 8/1
Career record 3 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,350 Campari Soda -- Handicap Rating 70
8/1
C.D. Hayes 9.3 9 1/2L 7th of 14 to Jancis 9.3 LEP 13 JUN mdn 7f 47yds Gd/Yld 11/1 C.D. Hayes 9.3 5 3/4L 7th of 13 to Apricot Ice 9.3 CUR 24 MAY mdn 6f Gd 7/1 C.D. Hayes 9.2 3 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Mataariki (FR) 9.2 GOW 23 APR 12rn mdn 1m Sft
2 LATIN (Ire)
Premier Racing Club Owner
Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY Trainer
Daniel King (5) Jockey
TStrap, 23
Age 3 Drawn 10
Recent Finishes 835382
Weight 10-02?+2
Breeding g Bay by No Nay Never - Hazakiyra (Camelot)
Bred by Lynch Bages Ltd Colours ROYAL BLUE, royal blue cap, yellow star
Good run in a Down Royal maiden and touched off in a Fairyhouse claimer last month; chance Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 9 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €5,519 Latin -- Handicap Rating 70
4/1 HR70 J.M. Sheridan 10.0 (TS) nk 2nd to
22/1
The Arthur Guinness Handicap (50-70)
3
SI SENIOR (Ire)
Roisin McIntyre
Owner
Patrick Magee CAVAN
Trainer
James Ryan (5) Jockey
TStrap, 312
Age 3 Drawn 8
Recent Finishes 671745-
Weight 10-02
Breeding f Bay by Bungle Inthejungle - House of Roses (New Approach)
Bred by McCracken Farms Colours YELLOW, emerald green star, emerald green stars on sleeves, black cap
Maiden winner off since September and tackling this trip for the first time; best watched Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 6 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €13,429
Si Senior 1 flat win
€12,390.00 -- Handicap Rating 70
2/1Fav HR72 C.T. Keane 9.9 2 3/4L 5th of 6 to Seven Eleven (GB) 8.13 DRYL 25 SEP 23 Ext hcp 5f Hvy 9/2 HR72 J. Kearney 9.4 1/2L 1 1/2L hd 4th to Kendall Roy (GB) 8.10 NAAS 14 SEP 23 10rn Ext hcp 5f Gd/Yld
100/30Fav HR74 R.P. Cleary 9.6 13L 7th of 8 to Bid For Chester 9.0 NAV 31 AUG 23 Ext hcp 5f 164yds Gd/Yld
4
KILLEANEY BEAR (Ire)
Charles Kerwin Owner
Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY Trainer
Andrew Slattery Jockey
TStrap, 30 Age 3 Drawn 2
Recent Finishes 08-4401
Weight 10-01
Breeding g Bay by Kodi Bear - Sunset Dream (Acclamation)
Bred by Rathbarry Stud Colours BLACK, red sash & sleeves, royal blue cap
Well drawn for a horse likely to go forward and should go well off a 7lb higher mark Probable SP: 6/1
16/1 HR62 A.J. Slattery 9.6 (TS) won 1/2L 3 1/4L from Sportingsilvermine 10.0 and Glimmerglass 9.13 TIPP 3 JUL 13rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd/ Frm 1min 59.1sec
15/2 HR62 A.J. Slattery 10.0 29L 16th of 17 to La Juliana 9.11 GOW 3 JUN hcp (47-65)1m 1f 100yds Gd
7/2 HR62 A.J. Slattery 9.6 1/2L 1 1/4L nk 4th to Granite Bay (GB) 9.11 CK 10 MAY 10rn hcp (47-70)1m 2f 40yds Gd
5 POSITIVE ENERGY (Ire)
Positive Energy Syndicate Owner W McCreery KILDARE Trainer Declan McDonogh Jockey 18
Age 3 Drawn 7 Recent Finishes 60-003 Weight 10-00
Breeding g Bay by Make Believe - Not My Way (Acclamation) Bred by John Lyons & Make Believe Syndicate Colours WHITE & BLACK HALVED, sleeves reversed, black cap
Killarney third; more needed but has an okay draw and has been dropped 2lb; could play Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 5 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,239
Positive Energy -- Handicap Rating 68 9/2 HR70 W.J. Lee 10.0 1 1/4L 2 1/2L 3rd to Avatar Jet 9.10 KILL 15 JUL 8rn Ext hcp 1m 20yds Gd/Frm 14/1 HR74 W.M. Lordan 8.7 6 1/4L 10th of 13 to Back Down Under 8.8 CUR 28 JUN hcp (60-90)7f Gd 100/1 N.M. Crosse 9.8 4 1/2L 11th of 18 to Zaynab 9.3 CUR 20 APR mdn 7f Hvy
6
VICTOR’S CHOICE (Ire)
Paul McLoughlin & Daniel John Foster
Owner
Adrian Murray WESTMEATH
Trainer
Robert Whearty (5)
Jockey
47
Age 3 Drawn 5
Recent Finishes 45-21d5
Weight 10-00
Breeding f Chesnut by The Last Lion - Northern Jewel (Nayef) Bred by Glacken View
Colours LIGHT BLUE, red star, red sleeves, white stars, yellow & light blue quartered cap
Gowran winner; ran well on heavy here last year and plenty of rain would aid her chance Probable SP: 14/1
9/4Fav HR67 C.T. Keane 9.2 (BK) won 1/2L 3L from Signor Ferrari 9.4 and I’ll Rise 8.11 FAIR 30 MAY 10rn 1m 2f Gd 2min 15.6sec
13/2 HR65 G.F. Carroll 8.13 (BK) won 1 3/4L 3/4L from Zenato 8.13 and Royalcorrespondent 9.8 ROS 20 MAY 15rn mdn 7f 86yds Gd 1min 31.2sec
6/1 HR67 C.T. Keane 9.7 (BK) 29L 9th of 12 to King Of The Bronx 9.12 GOW 9 MAY 1m Sft
8
FAIRY WINGS (Ire)
W McCreery
Owner
W McCreery KILDARE
Trainer
Leigh Roche Jockey
Career record 3 runs
31
Age 3 Drawn 16
Recent Finishes 079
Weight 9-13
Breeding f Bay by Rajj - Susiescot (Verglas)
Bred by Mrs Amanda McCreery
Colours WHITE, dark blue stars, dark blue sleeves, grey stars, grey cap
Bad draw for her handicap debut and likely to have more compelling opportunities than this Probable SP: 20/1
Fairy Wings -- Handicap Rating 67
40/1
200/1
33/1
W.M. Lordan 9.3 12L 9th of 14 to Serious Notions (GB) 9.3 ROS 2 JUL mdn 7f 96yds Gd
D.J. Power 8.7 4 3/4L 7th of 15 to Glen Princess 9.3 GOW 17 JUN mdn 1m Gd
N.M. Crosse 9.3 (V) 27L 11th of 13 to Akecheta 10.0 TIPP 28 MAY mdn 7f 20yds Sft/Hvy
9 ABBEY ACTRESS (Ire)
J P M O’Connor & Paul J Nolan & Nora
O’Donoghue
Owner
John S O’Donoghue KILDARE
Trainer
Ronan Whelan
Jockey
47
Age 3 Drawn 18
Recent Finishes 0-59
Weight 9-12
Breeding f Bay by Make Believe - Creme Anglaise (Motivator)
Bred by John O’Connor
Colours BLACK & WHITE CHECK, green & white qtd. cap
Curragh form now reads quite well but she failed to build on it when well held at Gowran Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 3 runs Prize-money earned €400
Abbey Actress -- Handicap Rating 66
16/1 R.P. Whelan 9.3 8 3/4L 9th of 16 to Thalara 10.0 GOW 16 JUN mdn 1m 1f 100yds Gd 100/1 R.P. Whelan 9.3 1 3/4L 5th of 18 to Zaynab 9.3 CUR 20 APR mdn 7f Hvy 50/1 J.M. Sheridan 8.11 (H) 42L last of 14 to Clarita 8.10 DUN 15 DEC 23 mdn 7f Std
10 SOBRIETY BLUE (Ire)
Mr Derek Cagney & Mrs M C Slattery
Owner Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY
Trainer
Cian Horgan (7)
Jockey
21
Age 3 Drawn 6
Recent Finishes 4-44905
Weight 9-12
Breeding g Bay by Air Force Blue - Costume (Danehill) Bred by Gerard Burke Colours WHITE, red diamond, white cap, emerald green spots
Gradually getting his act together in handicaps; best form is over seven though Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 6 runs Prize-money earned €2,324
Sobriety Blue -- Handicap Rating 66
12/1 HR68 A.J. Slattery 9.7 3 1/4L 5th of 14 to Tokenomics (FR) 10.0 DUN 12 JUL hcp 7f Std
25/1 HR71 A.J. Slattery 9.8 8 1/4L 12th of 18 to Vivienda (GB) 9.12 FAIR 30 MAY hcp (47-75)7f Gd 11/1 HR72 A.J. Slattery 9.9 21L 9th of 10 to Slurricane 9.11 KILL 14 MAY Ext hcp 1m 31yds Sft
11
SUILLEABHAIN (Ire)
Kilmichael Racing Syndicate/John J Conroy
Owner
Kieran P Cotter LAOIS
Trainer
Gavin Ryan Jockey
Blinkers, 41
Age 3 Drawn 11
Recent Finishes 0650-0
Weight 9-12
Breeding g Bay by U S Navy Flag - Fascinated (Champs Elysees)
Bred by Mr Ian Shanahan
Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE DIAMONDS, white sleeves, emerald green cap, orange diamonds
Well beaten on his handicap debut at Limerick and blinkers are tried here Probable SP: 33/1
Career record 5 runs Prize-money earned €763
Suilleabhain -- Handicap Rating 66
14/1 HR67 D.P. McDonogh 9.5 12L last of 10 to Anvika 9.13 LIM 22 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd 33/1 D. McMonagle 9.2 6L 11th of 13 to Soldier’s Empire 9.6 DUN 27 OCT 23 mdn 1m Std 12/1 J.A. Powell 9.1 3L 5th of 14 to Barnso (GB) 9.2 DUN 13 OCT 23 mdn 7f Std
12 EXCEEDING (Ire)
Punchestown Friends Syndicate
Owner
Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY
Trainer
Paddy Harnett (5) Jockey
21
Age 3 Drawn 13
Recent Finishes 7-59540
Weight 9-11
Breeding g Bay by Exceed And Excel - Pretty Electric (Invincible Spirit)
Bred by Awbeg Stud Unlimited
Colours YELLOW, red disc, dark green & orange hooped sleeves, yellow cap, red spots
Struggled from the off at Dundalk last time but respectable efforts in two handicaps prior Probable SP: 33/1
Career record 9 runs Prize-money earned €1,561
Exceeding -- Handicap Rating 65
18/1
HR68 C. Horgan 9.0 12L 13th of 14 to Tokenomics (FR) 10.0 DUN 12 JUL hcp 7f Std
16/1 HR70 C. Horgan 9.1 1 3/4L 3 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Anvika 9.13 LIM 22 JUN 10rn Ext hcp 7f Gd
50/1
HR70 C. Horgan 9.0 4L 5th of 18 to Vivienda (GB) 9.12 FAIR 30 MAY hcp (47-75)7f Gd
The Arthur Guinness Handicap (50-70)
13
MARTINELLI (Ire)
Knobel McGrath Partnership
Owner
Kieran P Cotter LAOIS
Trainer
Colin Keane Jockey 22
Age 3 Drawn 19
Recent Finishes 844833
Weight 9-11
Breeding g Bay by Blue Point - Beneventa (Most Welcome)
Bred by Roundhill Stud
Colours RED, white diabolo on sleeves, yellow cap
This could well be his best trip and has some of the most solid form but very badly drawn Probable SP: 4/1 Career record 8 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €4,755 Martinelli -- Handicap Rating 65
7/1 HR64 D. McMonagle 9.3 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Lord Church 9.8 CK 14 JUN 9rn hcp (47-75)1m Gd 15/2 HR66 D.P. McDonogh 9.3 (CP) 5L 8th of 18 to Vivienda (GB) 9.12 FAIR 30 MAY hcp (47-75)7f Gd
14 POMERIGGIO (Ire)
Straffan Racing Partnership Owner
Peter Fahey KILDARE
Trainer
Ben Coen
Jockey
Blinkers, 20
Age 3 Drawn 21
Recent Finishes 17-4080
Weight 9-11
Breeding f Grey by Caravaggio - Vivere (Montjeu)
Bred by Rockfield Farm
Colours BEIGE, black seams, hooped cap
Soundly beaten in three handicaps this year and has to find plenty of improvement Probable SP: 40/1 Career record 12 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €10,673 Pomeriggio 1 flat win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 65
33/1 HR68 D. McMonagle 10.0 8 1/4L 13th of 18 to Rappell 9.2 NAV 13 JUL Ext hcp 5f 180yds Gd/Frm
33/1 HR70 N.M. Crosse 10.0 9 1/4L 8th of 11 to Comein Comein 9.2 DRYL 21 JUN hcp (47-70)5f Gd
10/1 HR70 D. McMonagle 10.0 10L 14th of 18 to Koniag 9.2 LEP 6 JUN hcp (47-70)1m Gd
15 SIRENE SUCCESS (Ire)
Robert Ng
Owner
K J Condon KILDARE
Trainer
Scott McCullagh (3) Jockey
31
Age 3 Drawn 4
Recent Finishes 595
Weight 9-11
Breeding f Chesnut by Success Days - Ittasal (Any Given Saturday) Bred by Rossenarra Stud Colours PURPLE, red star & sleeves, red cap, purple star
Best effort last time at Roscommon; likely to be better in handicaps and one to consider Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 3 runs Prize-money earned €540
Sirene Success -- Handicap Rating 65
20/1 W.J. Lee 9.3 10L 5th of 14 to Serious Notions (GB) 9.3 ROS 2 JUL mdn 7f 96yds Gd
80/1 D.W. O’Connor 9.3 11L 9th of 14 to Jancis 9.3 LEP 13 JUN mdn 7f 47yds Gd/Yld
11/1 W.J. Lee 9.3 8 1/2L 5th of 7 to Fleur De Chine (GB) 9.3 LIM 16 MAY mdn 7f Sft/Hvy
16
APOLLO PRINCE (Ire)
Kiely Kinsella Mullen Harty
Owner
Eddie & Patrick Harty KILDARE
Trainer
Alexandra Egan (10)
Jockey
TStrap, 26
Age 3 Drawn 12
Recent Finishes 04-4892
Weight 9-10
Breeding g Bay by Kodiac - Tajbell (New Approach)
Bred by Tally-Ho Stud
Colours RED, white stars, pink sleeves, red stars, white cap, pink stars
Good second at Limerick; benefitted from being gelded and the tongue-tie is left on Probable SP: 15/2
Career record 8 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €8,414
Apollo Prince -- Handicap Rating 64
8/1 HR63 Alexandra Egan 9.2 (TS) 1 1/2L 2nd to Newfire 9.3 LIM 7 JUL 12rn hcp (47-65)1m Gd
12/1 HR65 C.D. Hayes 9.2 (CP) 5 1/4L 9th of 18 to Vivienda (GB) 9.12 FAIR 30 MAY hcp (47-75)7f Gd 15/2 HR66 C.D. Hayes 9.0 4 1/4L 8th of 14 to Feature This 9.1 LEP 17 MAY hcp (50-70)1m Gd
17 CALL HENRY (GB)
Dermot Kilmartin
Owner
W Ross WESTMEATH
Trainer
Shane Foley Jockey
49
Age 3 Drawn 14
Recent Finishes 72-68
Weight 9-10
Breeding g Bay by Territories - Contentment (Cacique)
Bred by Mrs F S Williams Colours DARK BLUE, grey armlet, grey cap, dark blue star
No show in a conditions race and a handicap at Fairyhouse in June and gelded since Probable SP: 50/1
Career record 4 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,144
Call Henry (GB) -- Handicap Rating 64
66/1 HR64 G.P. Halpin 8.12 7 3/4L 8th of 10 to Fair Taxes 9.5 FAIR 14 JUN Ext hcp 6f Gd
80/1 R. Whearty 8.11 13L 6th of 7 to Tango Flare 9.13 FAIR 7 JUN 6f Gd Liam Keniry 9.5 3L 2nd to Serengeti Sunrise 9.5 WOLVERHAMPTON 24 OCT 23 10rn mdn 7f 36yds Std
18 NANS VIEW (Ire)
Sinead Fahey
Owner
Jarlath P Fahey KILDARE
Trainer
Mikey Sheehy Jockey
Career record 3 runs
49
Age 3 Drawn 20
Recent Finishes 9-78
Weight 9-10
Breeding f Bay by Phoenix of Spain - Elzana (Born To Sea)
Bred by Tom McDonald Colours PINK, emerald green seams, emerald green cap
Interesting up to 1m for her handicap debut but has a car park draw to overcome Probable SP: 33/1
Nans View -- Handicap Rating 64
40/1 M.P. Sheehy 9.3 11L 8th of 12 to Zarra Ellis (GB) 9.3 CK 14 JUN mdn 5f Gd/Yld
150/1 Neve Bennett 8.10 2 1/2L 7th of 18 to Zaynab 9.3 CUR 20 APR mdn 7f Hvy
33/1 R.P. Whelan 8.13 27L 9th of 11 to Alpheratz 8.13 GOW 17 OCT 23 mdn 1m 75yds Hvy
RESERVES
19
GALICIAN GIRL (Ire)
Five Points Syndicate
Owner
Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN
Trainer
Adam Caffrey (3) Jockey
17
Age 3 Drawn 15
Recent Finishes 08685u
Weight 9-10
Breeding f Grey by Phoenix of Spain - Teide Lady (Nashwan)
Bred by Gerry Flannery Developments
Colours GREY, orange star, white sleeves, white cap, orange star
First reserve; back down to a workable mark now and a good run far from impossible Probable SP: No Odds
Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €10,130
Galician Girl 1 flat win
€8,850.00 -- Handicap Rating 64
3/1 HR64 Adam Caffrey 9.10 u.r. in race won by Nakasero 9.9 KILL 16 JUL 11rn hcp (47-65)1m 30yds Gd/Frm
6/1 HR66 C.T. Keane 9.5 2L 5th of 11 to Dream Ticket (FR) 8.12 DRYL 22 JUN Ext hcp 1m 2f 75yds Gd 14/1 HR67 Adam Caffrey 9.6 4 1/2L 8th of 18 to Koniag 9.2 LEP 6 JUN hcp (47-70)1m Gd
20 BASILAH BEAR (Ire)
MRC International
Owner
David Marnane TIPPERARY
Trainer
Luke McAteer
Jockey
CPiece, 18
Age 3 Drawn 9
Recent Finishes 12-8066
Weight 9-09
Breeding f Bay by Kodi Bear - Fey (New Approach)
Bred by Coster Mack Colours BLACK, light green chevron & sleeves, light green cap
Second reserve; cheekpieces tried and 4lb lower now than last year’s winning mark Probable SP: No Odds
20/1 HR67 J.J.G. Ryan 9.6 (H) 7 1/4L 6th of 8 to Avatar Jet 9.10 KILL 15 JUL Ext hcp 1m 20yds Gd/Frm 12/1 HR71 L.T. McAteer 9.2 (H) 7L 6th of 10 to Blue Soul 8.8 TIPP 3 JUL Ext hcp 7f 100yds Gd/Frm 11/2 HR74 D. King 10.2 11L 14th of 16 to Signor Ferrari 9.6 CK 21 MAY hcp 7f Yld
21 MASTASTROQUE (Ire)
Mrs T Stack Owner J A Stack TIPPERARY Trainer
Seamie Heffernan Jockey
Career record 3 runs
60
Age 3 Drawn 3
Recent Finishes 090
Weight 9-09
Breeding g Chesnut by Masar - Elope (Tiger Hill)
Bred by Curley Leisure Colours LIGHT BLUE, brown seams, white & brown striped cap
Third reserve; not much to be derived from three runs in maidens; market might guide Probable SP: No Odds
Mastastroque -- Handicap Rating 63
80/1 A.J. Slattery 9.8 37L 12th of 14 to Inner Success (FR) 9.8 GOW 3 JUN mdn 1m 1f 100yds Gd
200/1 A.J. Slattery 9.8 11L 9th of 12 to Igor Stravinsky 9.8 LEP 12 MAY mdn 7f 53yds Gd 25/1 C.D. Hayes 9.8 26L 15th of 18 to Sharinay (GB) 9.8 CK 26 APR mdn 1m Sft/Hvy BLINKERS ON No. 1, 7, 11, 14 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 2, 3, 4, 16 CPiece ON No. 20 ?+2 indicates that the rider may carry 2lb over weight on the day
LAST YEAR 1st Fratas, 2nd Bang Po, 3rd Partisan Hero TRAINER Michael Mulvany WEIGHT 9-8 TIME 1m 52.44 secs GOING yield
Call Henry (Galway) is racing for the first time since being gelded.
Source: Racing Post
Eddie & Patrick Harty (Apollo Prince, Galway 7:40) has saddled 2 winners from 7 runners in the past 14 days. That’s a 29% strike-rate. Source: Racing Post
Oisin McSweeney (Maggie McGrath, Dundalk (A.W) 5:00) has the best strike-rate having ridden 10 winners from 48 rides (21%) here in the last five years.Source: Racing Post
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8.10pm RACE 7
The Rockshore Refreshingly Irish Race of €18,500
(Generously sponsored by Guinness)
For four years old and upwards that have not won a Listed or Group race and that on or since 1st July, 2023 have not won more than one race.
About 1 mile 6 furlongs 14 yards.
Starting from stalls.
RACE PREDICTOR
The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
PREDICTION: PIED PIPER
RACE VERDICT
1
Run For Oscar finished just in front of DAWN RISING at Royal Ascot but the latter may be able to reverse that form over this trip and he’s versatile with regards to conditions. The in-form Cristal Clere can’t be ruled out and Pied Piper might appreciate the drop back in trip. [Phill Anderson]
Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: DAWN RISING
ENEMY (GB)
Next Best: Pied Piper
Tracey Bell & Caroline Lyons
Owner
Ian Williams GB
Trainer
Ben Coen
Jockey
TStrap, 43
Age 7 Drawn 9
Recent Finishes 212758
Weight 9-12
Breeding g Bay by Muhaarar - Prudenzia
Bred by Ecurie Des Monceaux & Skymarc Farm Inc
Colours ROYAL BLUE, orange hoop, and armlets, hooped cap
Good run at Riyadh in February but tailed off last two starts and he looks risky
Probable SP: 6/1
Career record 36 runs, 5 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €1,220,956
William Buick 9.7 5L 3 1/4L 3rd to Uxmal 9.4 ASCOT 22 JUN 9rn 2m 5f 143yds Gd /Frm 28/1 HR107 D. McMonagle 9.5 5 3/4L 5th of 6 to Kyprios 9.5 LEP 17 MAY Group 3 1m 6f Gd 7/1 HR108 D. McMonagle 9.6 14L last of 7 to Kyprios 9.6 NAV 27 APR Listed 1m 6f Gd/Yld
5 KING’S COMMANDER (Fr)
Half Craic’d Syndicate
Owner John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW
Trainer
Gavin Ryan Jockey
Blinkers, 21
Age 6 Drawn 3
Recent Finishes -900-07
Weight 9-05
Breeding g Bay by Authorized - Millionaia (Peintre Celebre)
Bred by Dayton Investments Limited Colours PURPLE & PINK HALVED, quartered cap
Completely out of form over hurdles and doesn’t have the Flat form to have a say; blinkers Probable SP: 66/1
6/1 HR89 P. Hanlon 11.5 19L 7th of 9fn, 12rn to Onefortheditch 11.9 KILB 12 JUL hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 60yds Gd/Yld
125/1 Shane Fenelon 11.5 52L 12th of 21fn, 22rn to Gaucher (GB) 11.7 PUN 8 JUN mdn hdl 2m 170yds Gd
150/1 Shane Fenelon 11.5 60L 13th of 22 to Diverge (GB) 11.12 PUN 30 JAN 23 mdn hdl 2m Sft
6
PIED PIPER (GB)
Mrs M Roden & Mrs R Nolan
Owner
Gordon Elliott MEATH
Trainer
Chris Hayes
Jockey
TStrap, 45
Age 6 Drawn 6
Recent Finishes 6324-30
Weight 9-05
Breeding g Chesnut by New Approach - Pure Fantasy (Fastnet Rock) Bred by The Queen Colours DARK BLUE, emerald green star, diabolo on sleeves, emerald green cap
Well held 10th in Ascot Stakes latest but rated 156 over hurdles so likely has the ability Probable SP: 5/1
Career record 27 runs, 6 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 22 % Prize-money earned €287,975
Jamie Spencer 9.12 (TS) 15L 10th of 20 to Pledgeofallegiance 8.13 ASCOT 18 JUN hcp (0-100)2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm
D.J. Gilligan 11.11 (TS) 1L 3 1/4L 3rd to Absurde (FR) 10.10 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR 17rn hcp hdl Grade C 2m 179yds Hvy 12/1 HR157 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 (TS) 5L 3 1/2L 2 1/2L 4th to State Man (FR) 11.12 PUN 25 NOV 23 4rn hdl Grade 1 2m 160yds Sft
7 RUN FOR OSCAR (Ire)
Top Of The Hill Syndicate Owner
C Byrnes LIMERICK Trainer
Seamie Heffernan Jockey
28
Age 9 Drawn 7
Recent Finishes 32-5725
Weight 9-05
Breeding g Bay by Oscar - Run For Sol (Solon)
Bred by Top Of The Hill Syndicate Colours MAUVE, white disc, white cap
Below best in Listed race latest but career best 2nd at Royal Ascot previously Probable SP: 9/2
Career record 33 runs, 7 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 21 % Prize-money earned €311,997
Run For Oscar 3 flat wins €147,611.40 4 N.H. wins €36,580.00 -- Handicap Rating 103
James Doyle 9.2 (V) 11L 5th of 6 to Trueshan (FR) 9.2 SANDOWN PARK 5 JUL Listed 2m 50yds Gd Maxime Guyon 9.4 (V) 5L 2nd to Uxmal 9.4 ASCOT 22 JUN 9rn 2m 5f 143yds Gd /Frm 25/1 HR104 C.T. Keane 9.7 10L 7th of 9 to Candleford 9.10 CUR 25 MAY Listed 1m 4f Gd
8.10pm RACE 7
8
TAIPAN (Fr)
Ms Fiona Carmichael
Owner
Mrs John Harrington KILDARE
Trainer
Shane Foley Jockey
CPiece, 406
Age 6 Drawn 8
Recent Finishes -22112-
Weight 9-05
Breeding g Bay by Frankel - Kenzadargent (Kendargent)
Bred by Chasemore Farm LLP
Colours PURPLE, light green star, light green stars on sleeves, light green star on cap
Back to his best when last seen but off 14 months and would need to be at his best here Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 18 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €59,680
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
TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1, 6 CPiece ON No. 2, 8 BLINKERS ON No. 5
LAST YEAR 1st Shanroe, 2nd Mt Leinster, 3rd Stratum TRAINER Karl Thornton WEIGHT 9-9 TIME 3m 15.40 secs GOING yield
BETTING FORECAST 3 Dawn Rising, 7-2 Cristal Clere, 9-2 Run For Oscar, 5 Pied Piper, 6 Enemy, 7 Postileo, 10 Taipan, 66 King’s Commander, 100 Hidden Land
RACE RESULT
Source: Racing Post
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8.40pm RACE 8
The Hop House 13 Handicap of €17,000 (50-75)
(Generously sponsored by Guinness)
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 50-75.
About 1 mile 6 furlongs 14 yards.
Starting from stalls.
RACE PREDICTOR
The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
PREDICTION: MAGNETIC NORTH
RACE VERDICT
Plenty of these have bits and pieces of chances, a few on the ir jumps form. The hat-trick seeking Magnetic North comes here on the back of two claimer wins and does stay well. Mr Percy is totally unexposed and could be very well handicapped. Toll Stone and Churchwarden are among many that come into the argument. The selection is NOT JUST ANY EAGLE, unlucky not to have added to his win at Cork in May and could still be fairly handicapped. [Justin O’Hanlon] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: NOT JUST ANY EAGLE
Next Best: Magnetic North
1 COZONE (GB)
Spoonful Of Irish Syndicate
Owner
Matthew J Smith MEATH
Trainer
Jack Kearney (5) Jockey
Blinkers, 27
Age 7 Drawn 11
Recent Finishes 080-0p9
Weight 10-02
Breeding g Bay by Pour Moi - Bella Nouf (Dansili)
Bred by Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar
Colours BLACK & WHITE HOOPS, black sleeves, white star on cap
Won a handicap hurdle at Listowel in September but has barely featured since Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 45 runs, 3 wins, 15 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €59,921 Cozone (GB) 2 flat wins €17,089.70 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 75 16/1 HR116 D.J Gilligan 11.3 (BK) (TS) 46L 9th of 10fn, 13rn to Como Park 11.6 BELW 6 JUL Ext hcp hdl 3m 116yds Gd 12/1 J. Smith 11.5 p.u. in race won by Sea Aster 11.0 CLON 7 JUN 10rn beg.ch 2m 6f 169yds Gd 20/1 HR116 J. Smith 10.4 (BK) 16L 11th of 12fn, 15rn to Baltic Bird (GB) 10.9 BAL 27 MAY hcp hdl 2m 6f 131yds Gd
2 DREAM ESCAPE (GB)
Filly My Glass Syndicate Owner
Thomas Mullins KILKENNY
Trainer
J Cleary (7) Jockey 28
Age 5 Drawn 5
Recent Finishes 0-80090 Weight 10-02
Breeding g Bay by Iffraaj - Danehill Dreamer (Danehill)
Bred by Watership Down Stud
Colours PINK & BLACK CHECK, black sleeves, pink armlet, pink cap, black star
Campaigned mostly over hurdles lately without making any impact; others preferred Probable SP: 33/1
Career record 14 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €7,958
50/1 HR75 R.P. Whelan 9.5 (CP) 39L last of 17 to Golden Temple 9.0 CUR 28 JUN Ext hcp 2m Gd 11/1 HR75 Adam Caffrey 9.4 (CP) 17L 10th of 18 to Sixpack (GB) 9.7 FAIR 14 JUN hcp (50-85)1m 6f Gd 5/1 HR68 R.P. Whelan 9.4 won hd 1 3/4L from Stariam 9.4 and Royal Hollow 9.4 ROS 13 MAY 7rn mdn 1m 4f 40yds Sft 2min 49.6sec
5 CHURCHWARDEN (Ire)
Mighty Macs Syndicate/Anthony F O’Callaghan/ Colm Herron/Dividebyfive Syndicate
Owner John C McConnell MEATH
Trainer
Siobhan Rutledge (3) Jockey
21
Age 4 Drawn 15
Recent Finishes 254532
Weight 10-01
Breeding g Bay by Parish Hall - Sparanai (Leroidesanimaux)
Bred by J S Bolger Colours LIGHT GREEN, dark blue sleeves, orange cap, white stars
beaten a whisker in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle most recently; capable of getting involved Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 8 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €8,089 Churchwarden -- Handicap Rating 74
8/1 HR73 J.A. Powell 10.1 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Courageous Strike (GB) 9.3 CUR 28 JUN 18rn hcp (50-80)1m 4f Gd
5/2Fav HR74 S.B. Kelly 9.10 5L 5th of 14 to Rapid Mission (GB) 9.2 LIM 22 JUN hcp (50-80)1m 4f 110yds Gd
3/1Fav HR74 J.A. Powell 10.2 7 1/2L 6th of 15fn, 16rn to Moonlit Mist 9.7 FAIR 30 MAY hcp (47-75)1m 2f Gd
7
PACHMENA (Ire)
Rosita Moyles & Michael Meegan & John
Moyles
Owner
Gavin Cromwell MEATH
Trainer
Gary Carroll
Jockey
C,T, 21
Age 7 Drawn 8
Recent Finishes 974585
Weight 10-01
Breeding f Bay by Sir Percy - Tiger Spice (Royal Applause)
Bred by Kildaragh Stud Colours PINK, yellow chevron, yellow stars on sleeves, yellow star on cap
Okay run at Dundalk last time and has an each-way chance in an open race Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 52 runs, 2 wins, 15 places Strike-Rate 3 % Prize-money earned €67,671 Pachmena 2 flat wins €15,340.00 -- Handicap Rating 74
16/1 HR69 R. Whearty 9.5 (CP) (TS) 4L 5th of 14 to Miss Paloma (GB) 8.11 DUN 12 JUL hcp (47-75)1m 4f Std
10/1 HR75 G.F. Carroll 9.5 (TS) 6 1/4L 8th of 12 to Royal Eagle 9.0 BAL 24 JUN hcp (60-90)1m 5f Gd 16/1 HR76 G.F. Carroll 9.2 (CP) (TS) 2L 5th of 11 to Belhaven 10.0 SLGO 5 MAY hcp 1m 2f 120yds Yld/Sft
8
TOLL STONE (Ire)
Mrs A F Mee
Owner
Emmet Mullins CARLOW
Trainer
Colin Keane Jockey
Age 4
123
Drawn 20
Recent Finishes 20-9138
Weight 10-01
Breeding g Chesnut by Australia - Cosmic Cannonball (Holy Roman Emperor)
Bred by Micheal D Ryan
Colours EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, slvs. reversed, quartered cap
Flat form is at around 1m and this is a big step up in trip; respected but has it to prove Probable SP: 6/1
Career record 10 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €12,970
Toll Stone 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 74
28/1 HR117 D. Meyler 10.12 (H) 33L 8th of 15fn, 18rn to Implicit (FR) 11.5 FAIR 1 APR hcp hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 7/2 HR118 D. Meyler 11.12 10L 11L 3rd to San Guido 11.0 FAIR 24 FEB 6rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Hvy 9/1 D. Meyler 11.7 won s/hd 8L from Roboreti 11.2 and Arch Hall 11.7 FAIR 7 FEB 13rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy
9 MR PERCY (Ire)
Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
Owner
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY
Trainer
Declan McDonogh Jockey
39
Age 4 Drawn 2
Recent Finishes 52-2
Weight 10-00
Breeding g Bay by Sir Percy - Lady Westminster (Rip Van Winkle) Bred by Westminster Race Horses GmbH
Colours EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots
Could be well-handicapped and stepping up in trip is potentially suitable; big player Probable SP: 8/1
Career record 3 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €6,510
Mr Percy -- Handicap Rating 73
13/8Fav D.P. McDonogh 9.9 1/2L 2nd to Expound (GB) 9.9 BAL 24 JUN 8rn mdn 1m 1f 156yds Gd H. Besnier 9.2 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Piscopia (FR) 8.13 LYON LA SOIE 17 OCT 23 10rn mdn 1m 2f 165yds Std B. Murzabayev 8.13 (TS) 9L 5th of 8 to Mirzann 9.3 LYON-PARILLY 12 SEP 23 mdn 1m 4f Sft
10 WRECKING BALL PAUL (Ire)
Crane Crew Syndicate
Owner
Paul Mulligan MEATH
Trainer
Rory Mulligan (7)
Jockey
TStrap, 100
Age 6 Drawn 1
Recent Finishes 819107
Weight 10-00
Breeding g Bay by Jet Away - Virginia Rose (Galileo)
Bred by Miss M Tucker
Colours ROYAL BLUE, white cross sashes, white chevrons on sleeves, white star on cap
Headstrong; will go out in front and any result is possible with him; not underestimated Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 27 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €24,848 Wrecking Ball Paul 2 flat wins €13,275.00 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 73 5/1 HR107 B.W. Harvey 11.12 (TS) 13L 7th of 15fn, 16rn to Club Manager (GB) 11.1 BELW 24 APR hcp hdl (80-109)2m 1f Gd/Yld
R. M. Mulligan 9.1 (TS) 15L 14th of 16 to God of Thunder 9.5 LINGFIELD PARK 29 MAR hcp (61-80)1m 4f Std 18/1 HR72 Mr K.P. Healy 11.2 (TS) won 15L 1/2L from Riyami 11.9 and Eskimo Komet 11.10 DUN 1 MAR 14rn hcp 2m Std 3min 35.2sec
11 LUMINOUS LIGHT (GB)
Good Counsellors Syndicate
Owner
Anthony McCann MONAGHAN Trainer
Mikey Sheehy Jockey
Hood, 21
Age 5 Drawn 17
Recent Finishes 32-p593 Weight 9-13
Breeding g Chesnut by Iffraaj - Perfect Light (Galileo)
Bred by Godolphin Colours ROYAL BLUE & WHITE STRIPES, hooped cap
In good form over hurdles; third in a C&D handicap at last year’s festival 3lb lower now Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 28 runs, 2 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €39,925 Luminous Light (GB) 1 flat win €7,341.50 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 72 12/1 HR117 S.W. Flanagan 11.0 (H) 1 3/4L 12L 3rd to The Wallpark 11.12 KILB 12 JUL 15rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 60yds Gd/Yld 7/1 HR74 S. Foley 9.10 (H) 16L last of 9fn, 10rn to Sixpack (GB) 9.5 ROS 20 MAY Ext hcp 1m 4f 14yds Gd 28/1 HR117 C. Brassil 11.9 (H) 8 1/2L 5th of 21fn, 23rn to Harsh (GB) 11.5 PUN 1 MAY hcp hdl (95-123)2m 3f 58yds Gd/Yld
12 MAGNETIC NORTH (Ire)
M P Donoghue
Owner
Ian Patrick Donoghue MEATH
Trainer
Shane Foley Jockey
Visor, 11
Age 9 Drawn 19
Recent Finishes 700-311
Weight 9-13
Breeding g Chesnut by Born To Sea - No Trimmings (Medecis) Bred by Thomas McHugh Colours EMERALD GREEN, yellow stars, yellow sleeves, emerald green stars, yellow cap, emerald green stars
Comes here on the back of two wins in claimers and does stay a trip; should go well Probable SP: 6/1
Career record 78 runs, 11 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €170,818 Magnetic North 11 flat wins €130,723.00 -- Handicap Rating 72
11/8Fav HR72 D. McMonagle 9.6 (V) won 7L 3 1/2L from Quick Blessing 8.9 and Santa Catarina (GB) 8.6 BAL 22 JUL 9rn 1m 1f 126yds Yld/ Sft 2min 7.9sec
6/1 HR72 S. Foley 9.10 (V) won 1/2L 1/2L from Play It Again Zaam 9.3 and Lohengrin (GB) 9.6 GOW 17 JUN 8rn 1m Gd 1min 40sec 10/1 HR73 S. Foley 9.10 (V) nk 3/4L 3rd to Hasten Slowly 9.3 LIM 12 JUN 11rn 1m 3f 110yds Gd/Frm
The Hop House 13 Handicap (50-75)
13
NARLITA (GER)
H Rogers
Owner
H Rogers LOUTH
Trainer
Ronan Whelan Jockey
H,T, 89
Age 5 Drawn 13
Recent Finishes 63122-6
Weight 9-13
Breeding f Bay by Guiliani - Nadine (Perugino)
Bred by Ulrich Kolks
Colours EMERALD GREEN, black seams, white cap
Can improve for return at Sligo in May and a tongue-tie is added to the hood; a player Probable SP: 10/1
3/1Fav HR69 R. Donaghue-Leahy 9.6 2L 5th of 10 to Explorers Way 9.4 DRYL 22 JUN hcp (47-70)1m 2f 75yds Gd 9/1 HR69 R. Donaghue-Leahy 8.7 3 1/4L 4 1/4L 3rd to Glor Tire 9.1 GOW 3 JUN 16rn Ext hcp 1m 1f 100yds Gd
16 PLAINS INDIAN (Ire)
Mrs Eithne Thompson Owner
Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY Trainer
Andrew Slattery Jockey
267
Age 8 Drawn 12
Recent Finishes 56445pWeight 9-11
Breeding g Chesnut by Shantou - Flaithiuil (Presenting)
Bred by Mrs E Thompson Colours DARK BLUE, gold hoop, red cap
fifth in big Curragh field over 1m6f (heavy); lacks a run and ideally wants it softer Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 24 runs, 3 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €43,883 Plains Indian 3 N.H. wins €27,435.00 -- Handicap Rating 70
12/1 HR131 P.K. Donovan 11.7 p.u. in race won by Stuzzikini 11.7 CLON 9 NOV 23 11rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Hvy 20/1 HR69 C. Horgan 9.2 2 1/4L 5th of 20 to Rodney Bay 8.13 CUR 31 OCT 23 Ext hcp 1m 6f Hvy 16/1 HR70 Miss L. Costello 10.1 3 1/4L 4 1/2L 2 1/2L 4th to Pachmena 10.4 CUR 7 OCT 23 16rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Sft
17 RAIN (GER)
Fairholme Racing
Owner
James M Barcoe KILKENNY
Trainer
Nathan Crosse Jockey 35
Age 5 Drawn 3
Recent Finishes 036-435
Weight 9-11
Breeding f Bay by Sea The Moon - Relevant (So You Think)
Bred by Graf u Grafin von Stauffenberg Colours ROYAL BLUE, pink epaulettes & sleeves, pink star on cap
One win to her credit but consistent in handicap company this year and stays well Probable SP: 12/1
Breeding f Bay by El Kabeir - Oddysey (Acclamation) Bred by H J O’Brien & M McCallan Colours EMERALD GREEN, yellow star, yellow stars on sleeves, yellow star on cap
Disappointed on her handicap debut at Dundalk last month; cheekpieces tried here Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 4 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €4,675 Dark Oak -- Handicap Rating 73
9/2Fav HR75 C.T. Keane 9.4 4 1/2L 6th of 14 to Miss Paloma (GB) 8.11
19 NEWPORT (GB)
Mrs Christina Hughes
Owner
Eoin Doyle KILKENNY
Trainer
J M Sheridan
Jockey
RESERVES
C,T, 8
Age 4 Drawn 18
Recent Finishes 33/-40u
Weight 9-11
Breeding g Bay by Starspangledbanner - Chamber Maid (Nathaniel)
Bred by Barton Stud Partnership
Colours WHITE & MAROON DIAMONDS, maroon sleeves, maroon diamond on cap
First reserve; back on the Flat here after unseating early in a Wexford maiden hurdle Probable SP: No Odds Career record 7 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €3,359
Newport (GB) -- Handicap Rating 70
80/1 H. Morgan 11.0 (TS) u.r. in race won by Lieber Nicc 11.4 WEX 25 JUL 14rn mdn hdl 2m 150yds Gd/Yld
13/2 HR71 P.A. Harnett 9.5 16L 16th of 19 to Nostra Casa 9.12 NAV 27 APR hcp 1m 5f Gd/Yld 12/1 HR71 P.A. Harnett 9.5 3 1/4L 3/4L s/hd 4th to Moondharrig 9.3 DUN 5 APR 14rn hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std
20 TEAGARDEN JAZZ (GB)
David Maughan & Mrs Cliona Maughan
Owner
Gordon Elliott MEATH
Trainer
Jockey
TStrap, 15
Age 5 Drawn 4
Recent Finishes 8-f0829
Weight 9-11
Breeding f Bay by Golden Horn - Zamoura (Azamour)
Bred by D J and Mrs Deer Colours YELLOW, emerald green star, striped sleeves & cap
Second reserve; placed a couple of times on the Flat; runner-up in a Cork handicap hurdle Probable SP: No Odds
Career record 16 runs, 5 places Prize-money earned €9,180 Teagarden Jazz (GB) -- Handicap Rating 70 9/1 HR109 D.J Gilligan 11.7 (TS) 25L 9th of 13fn, 15rn to Kells Priory 10.10 KILL 18 JUL hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f 85yds Gd 20/1 HR106 D.J Gilligan 11.11 (TS) 1 1/4L 2nd to Cobra Queen 11.12 CK 5 JUL 15rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 4f Gd 16/1 HR108 C.P. Millar 11.6 (TS) 28L 8th of 13fn, 14rn to Redwood Queen 11.13 LIST 3 JUN hcp hdl (80-109)2m Gd/Yld
Breeding f Bay by French Navy - Tepeleni (Teofilo)
Bred by D Drumgoole Colours WHITE, dark green hoop, halved sleeves, dark green star on cap
Third reserve; dual winner on the Flat; beginners chase winner at Tipperary last month Probable SP: No Odds Career record 25 runs, 4 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €37,080 Theonewedreamof 2 flat wins €12,095.00 2 N.H. wins €13,570.00 -- Handicap Rating 70 16/5Fav K.M. Donoghue 11.5 (CP) won 1 1/4L 2 1/4L from Winding River 11.12 and Our Bobby 11.12 TIPP 2 JUL 16rn beg.ch 2m 3f 100yds Gd/Yld
11/2 K.M. Donoghue 11.5 1/2L 3 3/4L 3rd to Jasmin De Cotte (FR) 11.12 KILB 17 MAY 14rn beg.ch 2m 4f 90yds Gd 8/1 HR109 C. Stone-Walsh 10.4 18L 7th of 11fn, 16rn to Pakens Rock 10.7 THU 17 DEC 23 hcp hdl 1m 7f 205yds Yld BLINKERS ON No. 1, 3 CPiece ON No. 4, 18, 21 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 7, 19 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 10, 20 HOOD ON No. 11 VISOR ON No. 12 H,T ON No. 13
LAST YEAR 1st Sign From Above, 2nd Longclaw, 3rd Luminous Light TRAINER Peter Fahey WEIGHT 9-9 TIME 3m 17.08 secs GOING yield
BETTING FORECAST 6 Magnetic North, Toll Stone, 7 Not Just Any Eagle, 8 Master Dunraven, Mr Percy, 10 Narlita, 12 Churchwarden, Out On Friday, Rain, 14 Dark Oak, Pachmena, 16 Plains Indian, Wrecking Ball Paul, 20 Cozone, Luminous Light, Seasett, 33 Chemdawg, Dream Escape
RACE RESULT
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
Thomas Mullins (Dream Escape, Galway 8:40) has saddled 2 winners from 4 runners in the past 14 days. That’s a 50% strike-rate. Source: Racing Post
TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS
RACE 1: 5.00pm
THE GUINNESS GALWAY TRIBES HANDICAP HURDLE OF €80,000 (Generously sponsored by Guinness) Winner will receive €48,000 (Penalty Value: €47,200), Second will receive €16,000, Third will receive €8,000, Fourth will receive €4,000, Fifth will receive €2,400, Sixth will receive €1,600. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that at entry have run at least three times in hurdle races (140 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 11 yards. €720 to enter, €80 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. Exclusions - Horses remaining in The Guinness Galway Hurdle on Thursday 1st August after the deadline for reserves (10.a.m. Wednesday 31st July) will be excluded from this race. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs 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 29th July. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Weights raised by 5lbs.
RACE 2: 5.30pm
THE JAMES’S GATE IRISH EBF MEDIAN AUCTION MAIDEN OF €19,000 (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (Generously sponsored by Guinness and the Irish EBF (€6,000)) Winner will receive €11,400 (Penalty Value: €11,210), Second will receive €3,800, Third will receive €1,900, Fourth will receive €950, Fifth will receive €570, Sixth will receive €380. For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and whose sire established one or more yearling sales in the relevant year with a median price of not more than €30,000. About 7 furlongs. €171 to enter, €19 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 8lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Allowances - (which are not cumulative) If median price established by the sire is not more than €24,000 allowed 2lb; If median price established by the sire is not more than €18,000 allowed 4lb; If median price established by the sire is not more than €12,000 allowed 6lb; If median price established by the sire is not more than €6,000 allowed 8lb. (The owner of an Irish-bred winner of this race will receive an IRE Incentive Scheme Sales Voucher of €10,000. See RAS for full terms & conditions of this scheme). Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls.
RACE 3: 6.00pm THE GUINNESS GALWAY BLAZERS HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €80,000 (Generously sponsored by Guinness) Winner will receive €48,000 (Penalty Value: €47,200), Second will receive €16,000, Third will receive €8,000, Fourth will receive €4,000, Fifth will receive €2,400, Sixth will receive €1,600. An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards that at entry have run at least three times in steeplechases (140 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 6 furlongs 111 yards. €720 to enter, €80 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. ExclusionsHorses remaining in The Tote Galway Plate on Wednesday 31st July after the deadline for reserves (10.a.m. Tuesday 30th July) will be excluded from this race. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs 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 29th July. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Weights raised by 2lbs.
RACE 4: 6.35pm
THE GUINNESS HANDICAP OF €110,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP) (Registered as the Claddagh Handicap) (Generously sponsored by Guinness) Winner will receive €66,000 (Penalty Value: €64,900), Second will receive €22,000, Third will receive €11,000, Fourth will receive €5,500, Fifth will receive €3,300, Sixth will receive €2,200. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 22nd July, 2024, at least one of those runs having been over a distance of nine furlongs or more on or after 1st July, 2023 (105 = 10st). About 1 mile 4 furlongs. €550 to enter on July 17th; €440 extra if forfeit not declared by July 29th and €110 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Alternative Handicap The Directors of the IHRB have instructed that, should the top weight in this race be withdrawn under Rule 194(iii)(a) and provided there is still a horse remaining in the race which is out of the handicap and weighted below the minimum weight following the time fixed for withdrawal under Rule 194(iii)(a), the weights of the remaining runners, under the terms of Rule 66(v)(a), will be adjusted in accordance with HRI Directive 2 (iii). Handicaps calculated 23rd July. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls.
RACE 5: 7.10pm THE GUINNESS IRISH EBF FILLIES MAIDEN OF €17,000 (Generously sponsored by Guinness and the Irish EBF (€3,000)) 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. For three years old and upwards fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 1 mile 4 furlongs. €153 to enter, €17 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 3lbs; 4-y-o and up 9st 13lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls.
RACE 6: 7.40pm
THE ARTHUR GUINNESS 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 only rated 50-70. About 1 mile 98 yards. €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 29th July. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls.
RACE 7: 8.10pm
THE ROCKSHORE REFRESHINGLY IRISH RACE OF €18,500 (Generously sponsored by Guinness) Winner will receive €11,100 (Penalty Value: €10,915), Second will receive €3,700, Third will receive €1,850, Fourth will receive €925, Fifth will receive €555, Sixth will receive €370. For four years old and upwards that have not won a Listed or Group race and that on or since 1st July, 2023 have not won more than one race. About 1 mile 6 furlongs 14 yards. €166.50 to enter, €18.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st July, 2023) Winner of a race 4lb extra; Of a race value €12,500 7lb extra. Allowance - Maidens allowed 3lb. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls.
RACE 8: 8.40pm
THE HOP HOUSE 13 HANDICAP OF €17,000 (50-75) (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 50-75. About 1 mile 6 furlongs 14 yards. €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 29th July. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls.
A MESSAGE FROM
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 Handicap with an incredible prize fund of €110,000.
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.
