Anthony M. Ryan (Chairman) Dr. Colm O’Flaherty (Vice Chairman)
Peter M. Allen
Conal Kavanagh
Donal H. Gavin
Dr. Joey Costello
Frances Crowley
Dr. Tom McDonogh
F.T. Fahy
Zoë Fitzgerald
Paul Carey
HONORARY MEMBERS OF GALWAY RACE COMMITTEE
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Raceday Stewards: Mr. N.P. Lambert, Mr. Laurence McFerran, Mr. John O’Shaughnessy, Mr. Donal H. Gavin & Mr. A. Ring
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Mr. Michael Moloney, Racecourse, Ballybrit, Galway. Phone: 091-700100
SUNDAY 27th OCTOBER
WELCOME
Welcome to Ballybrit.
On behalf the Galway Race Committee and the team here at Galway Racecourse, may I extend a warm welcome to you all and thank you for supporting our three-day October Festival. With October being Breast Cancer Awareness month, we are delighted to welcome back today our passion project, ‘Race in Pink’, in support of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute, an Irish charity that raises funds in support of breast cancer research, led by Professor Michael Kerin based at the Lambe Institute, NUI Galway. With your generous support, we are delighted to be able to support this charity and hope all guests attending have a super day.
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Thank you.
I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank everyone for their support this year, we’ve greatly appreciated it. Our brand values of the love of horse racing, friendships, community, family and fun, feed every decision we make and the things we do here in Ballybrit. We are delighted to now present our three-day October Festival to all our supporters and race goers.
Wishing you all a great days racing.
Yours sincerely,
Mr. Anthony M. Ryan
Mr. Michael Moloney Chairman Chief Executive, Galway Racecourse
A BIG thank you to all for supporting the ‘Race in Pink’ day. Thank you to today’s race sponsors:
I am delighted to welcome you all to Race in Pink 2024 in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute and to thank the Galway Race Committee and the incredible Race in Pink Committee for the outstanding support and organisation of this marvellous event.
Breast cancer remains a common disease, with lifelong implications for many patients. The National Breast Cancer Research Institute supports a programme of research, based at the Lambe Institute at the University of Galway. It involves funding researchers and research programmes, including providing a biobank of tissue and blood from patients that facilitates the discovery of the relevant genes and biomarkers to target the cancer and research studies involving patients, families and outcomes. These currently include a new breast cancer detection system using radar technology. Your generous support enables our research and drives our ambition of improved cancer care for all. It also underpins our Cancer Centre accreditation programme and the development of a fit for purpose cancer centre for our region. The Cancer Centre/ Hospital development plan at Galway University Hospital is a major regional priority and will need to progress from the National Development Plan to the programme for government and we encourage you to support this ambition in the critically important, upcoming election.
With sincere thanks and best wishes for an enjoyable day at this iconic venue.
Mile Buiochas.
Prof Michael Kerin Research Director, National Breast Cancer Research Institute
12.55pm RACE 1
(A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (Generously sponsored by NBCRI)
A hurdle for five years old and upwards mares only, maidens at starting.
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: MOZZIES SISTER
RACE VERDICT
Clearly the best of these in bumpers, MOZZIES SISTER can make a winning start over hurdles. Whimsy looks best-placed to follow the selection home, but both Fillusin and Half Past Tipsy probably have greater scope for improvement. [Alan Hewison] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: MOZZIES SISTER Next Best: Whimsy
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FILLUSIN (Ire)
Brickfield Stud Limited Owner
Gordon Elliott MEATH
Trainer
Sam Ewing
Jockey 20
Age 5
Recent Finishes 125683
Weight 11-07
Breeding f Bay by Malinas - Phillis Hill (Karinga Bay)
Bred by Maurice and Anthony Smiddy
Colours LIGHT BLUE, orange hoop, orange armlet, light blue cap
Creditable recent hurdles debut and given normal improvement should be in the mix Probable SP: 9/2
Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €10,225
Fillusin 1 N.H. win €6,195.00
5/1 Sam Ewing 11.7 4 1/4L 11L 3rd to Sansrisk (FR) 11.7 FAIR 7 OCT 12rn mdn hdl 2m Gd
50/1 Miss H.M. Smullen 10.2 18L 8th of 11 to Familiar Dreams (GB) 10.9 TRAM 15 AUG mdn 2m Gd/Yld 12/1 Miss H.M. Smullen 11.0 14L 6th of 8 to The Passing Wife (GB) 12.3 here 4 AUG Bumper 2m Sft
2 HALF PAST TIPSY (Ire)
Derek Kierans
Owner
Gavin Cromwell MEATH Trainer
Keith Donoghue Jockey Hood, 224
Age 5
Recent Finishes 41-5 Weight 11-07
Breeding f Chesnut by Muhtathir - Miss Otis Regrets (Bob Back)
Bred by Mr Walter Connors
Colours WHITE & BLACK DIAMONDS, black chevrons on sleeves, white cap, black stars
Points’ winner too keen on bumper debut back in March; hurdles debut after summer break Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €200
Half Past Tipsy
4/6Fav Mr D.G. Lavery 11.11 (H) 22L 5th of 8fn, 9rn to Disco Dancer 11.4 DRYL 17 MAR Bumper 2m 190yds Sft (PtoP) 1/1FF Derek O’Connor won 2 1/2L 40L from Geturguccion and Air Of Entitlement QUAKERSTOWN 18-NOV-23 8r3f Mares Mdn 3m Sft/Hvy (PtoP) 5/4FF Derek O’Connor 4th to Lady Jago RATHCANNON 02-APR-23 7r6f Mares Mdn 3m Sft
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JUST MERRY (Ire)
Merry Hearted Syndicate Owner
Leonard Paul Flynn LIMERICK
Trainer
R Deegan Jockey
Career record 1 runs
TStrap, 19
Age 6
Recent Finishes f Weight 11-07
Breeding f Bay by Mahler - Fire Proof (Witness Box)
Bred by Mr Brett Merry Colours DARK GREEN, mauve epaulettes, mauve armlet, mauve star on cap
First-flight faller on recent Galway debut when a 66-1 shot; best watched Probable SP: 66/1
Just Merry 66/1 P.T. Enright 11.5 (TS) fell in race won by Jabbar 11.12 here 8 OCT 9rn mdn hdl 2m 130yds Gd
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LIGHT HER UP (Ire)
James Finegan Owner
Hugh Paul Finegan MEATH Trainer
Jack Kearney (5) Jockey
TStrap, 20
Age 6
Recent Finishes u3408 Weight 11-07
Breeding f Bay by Leading Light - Andreas Pride (Croco Rouge)
Bred by Joseph Sheahan Colours RED, royal blue chevron, royal blue chevrons on sleeves, royal blue star on cap
Beaten a long way on recent hurdles debut at Fairyhouse where Fillusin was third Probable SP: 50/1
Career record 4 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,475
Light Her Up
28/1 Mr E. Finegan 10.6 (TS) 41L 8th of 11fn, 12rn to Sansrisk (FR) 11.7 FAIR 7 OCT mdn hdl 2m Gd
16/1 Mr Finn Tegetmeier 11.4 (CP) (TS) 52L 10th of 11fn, 12rn to Amen Kate 11.9 LIST 27 SEP Bumper 2m Sft
25/1 Mr E. Finegan 11.4 (TS) 2 1/4L 4L 2 3/4L 4th to Ma Bess 11.4 WEX 9 AUG 13rn Bumper 2m 160yds Gd/Yld
5 MOLLYS KINGDOM (Ire)
Lorcan Higgins Owner John Patrick Ryan TIPPERARY Trainer
Danny Mullins Jockey 14
Age 5 Recent Finishes 8-37025
Weight 11-07
Breeding f Grey by Kingston Hill - Horner Hill (Oscar)
Bred by Ms M Kavanagh
Colours PURPLE, emerald green spots, purple cap, black star
Gowran maiden second but well held since at Cork; place claims at best Probable SP: 8/1
Career record 6 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €3,580
Mollys Kingdom
33/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.11 18L last of 5 to Luckinthecity (GB) 11.10 CK 13 OCT nov.hdl 3m 50yds Gd 40/1 D.E. Mullins 11.5 6 1/2L 2nd to Apple’s Of Bresil (FR) 11.12 GOW 5 OCT 12rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 40yds Gd 66/1 J.J. Slevin 10.13 21L 10th of 15 to Ah Fuhgeddaboudit 10.13 BAL 13 SEP mdn hdl 2m 1f 207yds Gd
6 MOZZIES SISTER (Ire)
For The Love Of It Syndicate
Owner
Declan Queally WATERFORD
Trainer
Shane Fitzgerald Jockey
TStrap, 23
Age 5
Recent Finishes b-11212 Weight 11-07
Breeding f Bay by Arctic Cosmos - Merryisker (Vertical Speed) Bred by Andrew Pierce Colours WHITE, large royal blue spots & sleeves, royal blue cap, white spots
Smart bumper performer related to winning hurdlers; looks the one to beat on hurdles debut Probable SP: 5/4 Career record 4 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €26,640 Mozzies Sister 2 N.H. wins €12,390.00
1/1Fav Mr D.L. Queally 11.7 (TS) 3L 2nd to Aruntothequeen 11.7 GOW 4 OCT 13rn Bumper 2m Gd 15/8 Mr R.W. Barron 11.6 (TS) won 3 3/4L 1 1/2L from Dippedinmoonlight 10.10 and Love At Sea 11.4 DRYL 30 AUG 11rn Bumper 2m 190yds Gd
5/1 Mr D.L. Queally 11.11 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Familiar Dreams (GB) 11.11 PUN 1 MAY 14rn Bumper 2m 132yds Gd/Yld
SNUGSBOROUGH JC (Ire)
Raymond Loughnane
Owner
J P Broderick TIPPERARY
Trainer
Dillon Maxwell (7)
Jockey 21
Career record 3 runs
Snugsborough Jc
80/1
300/1
50/1
Age 6
Recent Finishes 0r/-7
Weight 11-07
Breeding f Bay by Workforce - Snugsborough Gem (Golan)
Bred by Francis Murray & Brian Loughnane
Colours ORANGE, emerald green star, white sleeves, orange cap, emerald green star
Nothing over hurdles, most recently after mammoth absence at Killarney early this month
D.P. Maxwell 10.6 70L last of 7fn, 8rn to Fair Damsel 10.8 KILL 6 OCT mdn hdl 2m 1f Gd/Yld
D.P. Maxwell 10.7 r.o. in race won by Sawbuck 11.0 PUN 24 MAY 22 22rn mdn hdl 2m 115yds Gd
D.P. Maxwell 10.7 42L 14th of 17 to Fascinating Shadow 11.7 CK 7 MAY 22 mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld
Probable SP: 66/1
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WHIMSY (GB)
Miss Rita Shah
Owner
Anthony McCann MONAGHAN
Trainer
James O’Sullivan
Jockey
22
Age 5
Recent Finishes 223214
Weight 11-07
Breeding f Chesnut by Charming Thought - Cape Victoria (Mount Nelson)
Bred by Kingsclere Stud
Colours BLACK, red spots, black cap, white spots.
Decent dual-purpose mare ran well on Flat recently; sure to give a good account Probable SP: 7/2
Career record 27 runs, 3 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €65,348 Whimsy (GB) 3 flat wins €16,320.00 -- Handicap Rating 113 7/1 HR78 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.0 1 3/4L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Polemon (GB) 10.4 CUR 5 OCT 15rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd
Oisin Orr 9.11 won 5L 3 1/4L from Manuelito (GB) 9.2 and Ebony Maw (GB) 9.3 CARLISLE 17 JUN 7rn hcp (51-70)1m 6f 32yds Sft 3min 16.5sec
Miss A.B. O’Connor 9.5 2 1/4L 2nd to Lord Melbourne 9.13 YORK 15 JUN 18rn hcp (71-90)1m 3f 188yds Gd /Sft HOOD ON No. 2 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 3, 4, 6
LAST YEAR 1st Miss Agusta, 2nd Saddle Her Up, 3rd Notkeepinyagoing TRAINER Gordon Elliott WEIGHT 11-7 TIME 4m 12.10 secs GOING heavy BETTING FORECAST 5-4 Mozzies Sister, 7-2 Whimsy, 9-2 Fillusin, 5 Half Past Tipsy, 8 Mollys Kingdom, 50 Light Her Up, 66 Just Merry, Snugsborough Jc
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1.30pm RACE 2
The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Steeplechase of €15,500
(Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€3,000))
A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase that are EBF eligible.
About 2 miles 6 furlongs 111 yards.
RACE PREDICTOR
The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
PREDICTION: SA MAJESTE
RACE VERDICT
Some nice prospects for the season ahead have been declared including Search For Glory who was the best of these over timber and rates as the type to make an even better chaser. However, SIR ARGUS went close over this course and distance on his chase debut in 2023 and the subsequent absence isn’t a major concern given Willie Mullins’ ability to have them fully tuned up first time out. Any support for stablemate Sa Majeste is worth noting and Mint Boy is another one that showed plenty over timber. [Phill Anderson] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: SIR ARGUS Next Best: Sa Majeste
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ARION SOLDIER (Ire)
Mrs Valerie Courtney Owner
Eamon Courtney KERRY
Trainer
Ricky Doyle
Jockey
/ WEIGHT / BREEDING
209
Age 6
Recent Finishes 08-31
Weight 11-12
Breeding g Bay by Soldier of Fortune - Champagne Pop (Scorpion)
Bred by Mrs Valerie Courtney
Colours BLACK & ORANGE HOOPS, black sleeves, black cap
Getting better with each run and landed maiden hurdle when last seen; chase debut Probable SP: 8/1
Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €8,500 Arion Soldier 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 14/1 R.A. Doyle 11.12 won 15L 1/2L from Driscolls Hill 11.7 and Lough Owel 11.7 CK 1 APR 10rn mdn hdl 3m 80yds Sft 125/1 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.12 4L 10L 3rd to Answering 11.10 THU 16 MAR 18rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 202yds Hvy
200/1 P.J. O’Hanlon 11.9 43L 8th of 14fn, 15rn to Daddy Long Legs (FR) 11.12 THU 30 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m 101yds Yld
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HE’S HOME AGAIN (Ire)
Edward Cawley Owner
Edward Cawley MEATH Trainer
Philip Byrnes Jockey
210
Age 6
Recent Finishes 86p-2p1
Weight 11-12
Breeding g Bay by Mount Nelson - Native House (Carroll House)
Bred by E Cawley
Colours YELLOW, maroon stars, yellow & emerald green hooped sleeves, red cap, white star
Won a handicap hurdle off 96 when last seen and makes his chase debut here; plenty to find Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 9 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €10,122 He’s Home Again 1 N.H. win €6,785.00
6/1 HR96 P. Byrnes 10.4 (TS) won 2 1/4L 15L from Rochestown 9.11 and Lovely Reaction 11.5 CK 31 MAR 7rn hcp hdl (80-116)3m 80yds Sft/Hvy 11/2 HR96 K.M. Donoghue 11.3 (TS) p.u. in race won by Jerk (FR) 11.5 LEP 4 MAR 12rn hcp hdl (80-109)3m Sft/Hvy 25/1 HR92 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.7 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Buachaillbocht (GB) 11.10
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The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Steeplechase
HILLSDALE (Ire)
Brian Pierce
Owner
J P Dempsey KILDARE
Trainer
Eoin Walsh
Jockey
Hood, 159
Age 5
Recent Finishes 53-8107
Weight 11-12
Breeding g Bay by Westerner - Eyes On The Stars (Milan)
Bred by Brucetown Farms Ltd Colours DARK BLUE, white chevrons on sleeves, white cap
Off the mark in h’cap hurdle off 94 last term before lesser runs; tough ask on chase debut Probable SP: 50/1
Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €7,747 Hillsdale 1 N.H. win €6,195.00
9/2Fav HR102 Sam Ewing 12.0 17L 7th of 14fn, 17rn to Makfils (FR) 10.13 PUN 21 MAY hcp hdl (80-102)2m Gd/Yld
100/30Fav HR102 P. Townend 12.0 (H) 23L 14th of 21fn, 24rn to Clear The Clouds 11.6 NAAS 4 APR hcp hdl (80-102)2m 2f 180yds Sft/Hvy 11/2 HR94 K.M. Donoghue 11.6 (H) won 2L 10L from Ricky Bobby 11.7 and Red Glory 11.11 NAAS 10 MAR 19rn hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 116yds Sft
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IK’S MAN (Fr)
Rebel Deise Syndicate/Maura Healy/Joe McGowan
Owner
Terence O’Brien CORK
Trainer
John Shinnick (5)
Jockey
TStrap, 550 Age 8
Recent Finishes 2-452pWeight 11-12
Breeding g Bay by Walk In The Park - Iks Du Fau (Saint Des Saints)
Bred by Mme Marie-Josephe Portier
Colours ROYAL BLUE & RED DIABOLO, red sleeves, quartered cap
Point winner; tough ask when pulled up when last seen and off 550 days Probable SP: 33/1
Career record 7 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €10,116
Ik’s Man (FR)
66/1 J.P. Shinnick 10.10 (BK) (TS) p.u. in race won by Sandor Clegane 11.10 PUN 26 APR 23 12rn nov.hdl 2m 3f 180yds Yld
1/1Fav HR117 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 (TS) won 2 1/4L 5 1/2L from Find A Fortune 11.12 and Now So Jake 11.12 CK 11 MAY 13rn mdn hdl 3m 120yds Gd
MINT BOY (Ire)
Alymer Stud
Owner
Gavin Cromwell MEATH
Trainer
Keith Donoghue Jockey
211
Age 6
Recent Finishes 9152-17 Weight 11-12
Breeding g Bay by Mount Nelson - Dollar’s Worth (Presenting)
Bred by Mr Jonathan Deacon Colours LIGHT BLUE, orange hoop, orange armlet, quartered cap
Progressive hurdler last term, winning off mark of 126; could be more to come over fences Probable SP: 6/1
Career record 8 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €22,777 Mint Boy 2 N.H. wins €16,520.00
14/1 HR138 C. Stone-Walsh 11.5 28L 7th of 10fn, 13rn to Mousey Brown 10.6 FAIR 30 MAR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 165yds Hvy
7/2 HR126 K.M. Donoghue 11.11 won 1 3/4L 1 1/2L from Castle Field Boy 11.8 and Prince Palace (FR) 11.1 FAIR 13 JAN 10rn Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft
8/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 3 1/4L 2nd to Easy Fella 11.10 THU 17 DEC 23 10rn nov.hdl 2m 7f Yld
7 SA MAJESTE (Fr)
John P McManus Owner
W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer
Mark Walsh Jockey
183
Age 6
Recent Finishes 1-61-06
Weight 11-12
Breeding g Bay by Top Trip - Lost Maiby (Lost World)
Bred by S C E A Ecurie Cap Orne & M Yannick Fouin Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap
Winning return at Limerick last term; couldn’t build on that in Britain but respected Probable SP: 3/1
Career record 6 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €36,007 Sa Majeste (FR) 2 N.H. wins €29,880.00
P. Townend 11.9 22L 6th of 17 to Ike Sport (FR) 10.2 SANDOWN PARK 27 APR hcp hdl (0-145)2m 3f 173yds Gd
M.P. Walsh 11.7 27L 16th of 19fn, 21rn to Langer Dan 11.8 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 5f Sft 11/2 S.D. Torrens 11.10 won 4 1/2L 5L from Noble Yeats 11.10 and Just Three 10.8 LIM 27 DEC 23 4rn hdl 2m 4f Hvy
SEARCH FOR GLORY
(Ire)
Gigginstown House Stud
Owner
Gordon Elliott MEATH
Trainer
Sam Ewing Jockey
Won 2 Grade 3 novice hurdles last term before Albert
C,T, 226
Age 7 Recent Finishes 1314-17 Weight 11-12
Breeding g Bay by Fame And Glory - Geek Chic (Saffron Walden)
Bred by P Connell Colours MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star
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SEQUESTERED (Ire)
Paul Lyons & T C Quinn
Owner
Paul John Gilligan GALWAY
Trainer
Age 6
Recent Finishes 6-40908
Weight 11-12
Jack Gilligan (5) Jockey 19
Breeding g Bay by Malinas - Glenelly Caoimhe (Getaway)
Bred by J Conroy
Colours WHITE, emerald green star, maroon sleeves, maroon cap, white stars
Didn’t kick on last term after win at this meeting; recent chase debut here was low-key Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 15 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €21,547
Sequestered 2 N.H. wins €14,455.00 C
8/1 J.G. Gilligan 11.5 36L last of 8fn, 9rn to The Other Mozzie 11.12 here 8 OCT beg.ch 2m 2f 54yds Gd
33/1 HR127 J.G. Gilligan 10.2 23L 13th of 19fn, 25rn to Maxxum 11.4 PUN 2 MAY Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 110yds Yld
J.G. Gilligan 10.13 45L 9th of 10fn, 21rn to Better Days Ahead 11.7 CHELTENHAM 15 MAR hcp hdl (0-145)2m 4f 56yds Hvy
10 SIR ARGUS (GB)
Mrs Audrey Turley
Owner
W P Mullins CARLOW
Trainer
Brian Hayes Jockey
5/2
451
Age 7
Recent Finishes -22132Weight 11-12
Breeding g Bay by Soldier of Fortune - Oligarch Society (Moscow Society)
Bred by Mr J L Lightfoot Colours YELLOW & BROWN QUARTERED, halved sleeves, yellow cap
Bumper/maiden hurdle winner who produced promising chase debut over C&D in 2023; off since Probable SP:
Career record 10 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €30,629
Sir Argus (GB) 2 N.H. wins €13,275.00
11/4 B. Hayes 11.12 1 1/2L 2nd to Mars Harper (GB) 11.12 here 3 AUG 23 6rn beg.ch 2m 6f 111yds Gd/Yld
16/1 HR128 B. Hayes 10.12 4 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Kilbeg King 10.10 PUN 27 APR 23 25rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 7f 130yds Gd/Yld
1/1Fav K. Callaghan 11.5 won 4 3/4L 10L from Japers Jack 11.5 and Bob Cigar 11.5 CK 10 APR 23 9rn mdn hdl 3m 80yds Yld/Sft
11 WEST IS AWAKE (Ire)
Edward Cawley Owner
Edward Cawley MEATH
Trainer Kieren Buckley Jockey Hood, 153 Age 8
Recent Finishes 10625-f Weight 11-12
Breeding g Bay by Fame And Glory - Canto Creek (Beat All) Bred by Ballyhampshire Stud Ltd Colours YELLOW, maroon stars, yellow & emerald green hooped sleeves & cap
Dual hurdle winner but looks up against it on chase debut returning from 153 days off Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 16 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €18,462 West Is Awake 2 N.H. wins €12,685.00
10/1
HR118 D.J Gilligan 10.8 (H) fell in race won by Baltic Bird (GB) 10.9 BAL 27 MAY 15rn hcp hdl 2m 6f 131yds Gd 5/1 HR118 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.0 (H) 12L 5th of 8fn, 11rn to Gaoth Chuil 9.13 LEP 28 DEC 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 80yds Hvy
9/2 HR115 D.J Gilligan 10.13 (H) 3 1/2L 2nd to Feet Of A Dancer (FR) 11.2 FAIR 2 DEC 23 20rn hcp hdl (80-130)2m 3f 165yds Sft
12 PITWOOD ROAD (GB)
Derrick Mossop Owner
Terence O’Brien CORK Trainer
Michael O’Sullivan Jockey
Blinkers, 167 Age 6
Recent Finishes 26-121p Weight 11-05
Breeding f Bay by Proconsul - Overyou (Overbury)
Bred by D Mossop
Colours DARK BLUE & ROYAL BLUE CHEVRONS, royal blue star on cap
Won twice in Britain at the start of the year but big step forward required on chase debut Probable SP: 40/1
7/2Fav HR111 J.P. Shinnick 10.4 (BK) p.u. in race won by Uhtred 11.4 KILL 13 MAY 15rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 50yds Gd/Yld
Brian Hughes 11.6 (BK) won 1/2L 6L from Rialannah 11.6 and Irish Lullaby (GB) 11.6 MARKET RASEN 31 MAR 11rn mdn hdl 2m 125yds Gd /Sft Brian Hughes 11.4 (BK) 4 1/4L 2nd to Strong Belle (GB) 11.4 BANGOR-ON-DEE 28 FEB 9rn mdn hdl 2m 145yds Hvy
HOOD ON No. 3, 11 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 4 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 5, 8 BLINKERS ON No. 12
LAST YEAR 1st Affordale Fury, 2nd Favori De Champdou, 3rd Meetingofthewaters
TRAINER Noel Meade WEIGHT 11-12 TIME 6m 4.40 secs GOING heavy
BETTING FORECAST 5-2 Sir Argus, 3 Sa Majeste, 4 Search For Glory, 6 Mint Boy, 8 Arion Soldier, 10 Sequestered, 20 Maxi Mac Gold, 33 He’s Home Again, Ik’s Man, West Is Awake, 40 Pitwood Road, 50 Hillsdale
RACE RESULT
Jack G Gilligan (Sequestered, Galway 1:30) has the best strike-rate having ridden 7 winners from 34 rides (21%) here in the last five years.
Source: Racing Post
2.05pm RACE 3
(Generously sponsored by the Marlin Hotel Dublin)
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (140 = 11st 12lbs).
About 2 miles 6 furlongs 111 yards.
RACE PREDICTOR
PREDICTION: FLASH DE TOUZAINE
RACE VERDICT
Course specialist NEVERADULLMOMENT jumped well when justifying strong market support over course and distance last time out and a 12lb rise may not be enough to stop him going in again. Another last time out winner, Galon De Vauzelle won’t mind conditions and Ask Anything should be involved if he’s fit for his return. [Phill Anderson] Source: Racing Post
1
GRANDERO BELLO (Fr)
J Reed & R Caddick
Owner
Eddie & Patrick Harty KILDARE
Trainer
Ricky Doyle Jockey
238
Age 8
Recent Finishes -2124-8
Weight 11-12
Breeding g Bay by Great Pretender - Tchi Tchi Bang Bang (Perrault)
Bred by M Remi Boucret & M Arnaud Charrie
Colours ROYAL BLUE, white diamond, white diamonds on sleeves, royal blue cap
Promise start to chase career 2 seasons ago but only seen once in last 18 months Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 10 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €29,173 Grandero Bello (FR) 2 N.H. wins €14,750.00 -- Handicap Rating 137
17/2 HR138 R.A. Doyle 11.12 13L last of 8fn, 10rn to Brideswell Lad 11.4 LEP 3 MAR Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 5f 107yds Sft 11/2 HR139 R.A. Doyle 11.3 (TS) 15L 3/4L 7L 4th to Kilcruit 11.12 PUN 28 APR 23 14rn hcp chse Grade A 2m 5f Yld 13/8 HR140 R.A. Doyle 11.0 2 1/2L 2nd to Thedevilscoachman 11.6 LIM 26 MAR 23 6rn nov.ch Grade 3 3m 120yds Sft
ASK ANYTHING (Ire)
Macatwi Partnership Owner
Gavin Cromwell MEATH
Trainer
Keith Donoghue
Jockey
H,T, 184 Age 6
Recent Finishes 221-422
Weight 11-07
Breeding g Bay by Ask - Maghanns Pride (Lord Americo)
Bred by Mr T Cassidy Colours ROYAL BLUE, pink spots
Improving when last seen and won on last season’s return; 4lb higher for return Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 10 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €43,218 Ask Anything 2 N.H. wins €15,635.00 -- Handicap Rating 132 11/4Fav HR128 S.W. Flanagan
3 MY IMMORTAL (Ire)
Barry Connell
Owner
Barry Connell KILDARE
Trainer
Michael O’Sullivan Jockey
252
Age 8
Recent Finishes 2-8-334
Weight 11-07
Breeding g Bay by Shantou - Off She Goes (Sadler’s Wells)
Bred by John & Rosemary Hutch
Colours YELLOW, dark blue sash, dark blue cap, yellow star
Looked promising over fences last season and on a workable mark for his return Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 12 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €32,034 My Immortal 2 N.H. wins
€15,635.00 -- Handicap Rating 132 17/2 HR134 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.2 (CP) 16L 5L 11L 4th to Where It All Began 10.5 PUN 18 FEB 15rn Ext hcp chse Listed 3m 3f 6yds Hvy 8/1
M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 (CP) 2 3/4L 16L 3rd to Minella Cocooner 11.12 NAV 20 JAN 6rn beg.ch 3m Sft/Hvy
12/1
M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 (CP) 7L 3 1/4L 3rd to Nick Rockett 11.12 FAIR 1 JAN 5rn beg.ch 2m 5f 92yds Hvy
4 STUZZIKINI (Ire)
VCS Versatile Coating Specialist Ltd & Francis Foran
Owner
Gordon Elliott MEATH
Trainer
Sam Ewing
Jockey
Blinkers, 7 Age 6
Recent Finishes 625415
Weight 11-04
Breeding g Bay by Champs Elysees - Cordially (Galileo) Bred by Dermot Kelly
Colours DARK BLUE, pink sleeves, dark blue stars, dark blue cap
Respectable 5th in last week’s Munster National on back of novice chase success Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 26 runs, 3 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €55,064
Breeding g Bay by Mahler - Castlecrossings (Broken Hearted)
Bred by Mrs Noreen McManus
Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap
All 3 wins here including C&D success latest and may be capable of defying 12lb rise Probable SP: 3/1
Career record 24 runs, 3 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €45,148
Neveradullmoment 3 N.H. wins €29,205.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 125
9/4Fav HR113 M.P. Walsh 11.4 (CP) (TS) won 9 1/2L 3 1/2L from Macgiloney 12.0 and Toofareastiswest 11.6 here 9 SEP 10rn hcp chse (0-123)2m 6f 111yds Gd/Yld
7/1 HR113 C.G. O’Dwyer 11.10 (CP) (TS) won 1 3/4L 1 1/2L from Wajaaha 11.9 and Morricone 11.11 here 4 AUG 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 160yds Sft
5/1 HR114 M.P. Walsh 10.10 (CP) (TS) 11L 6th of 11fn, 12rn to The Dasher Conway 11.5 KILB 17 MAY Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 90yds Gd
GALON DE VAUZELLE (Fr)
T J Doran
Owner
P J Rothwell WICKLOW
Trainer
Tiernan Power Roche (7)
Jockey Blinkers, 29
Age 8
Recent Finishes 56pp71
Weight 10-10
Breeding g Bay by Kap Rock - Regente De L’isle (Ragmar) Bred by G A E C Devauzelle De Vauzelle Colours EMERALD GREEN, red stars, red star on cap
Back to best with wide margin heavy ground win; needs another career best from 10lb higher Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 36 runs, 4 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €68,002 Galon De Vauzelle (FR) 4 N.H. wins €33,925.00 -- Handicap Rating 121 10/1 HR111 Mr R. Sugrue 11.6 (BK) won 12L 4L from Decimation 11.1 and Meehall 10.7 LIST 28 SEP 10rn Ext hcp chse 2m 7f 180yds Sft/Hvy 25/1 HR114 S.D. Torrens 10.0 (BK) 32L 7th of 13fn, 14rn to Walnut Beach
12/1 HR114 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.0 (BK)
2.05pm RACE 3
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FROM THE ASHES (Ire)
Byrnes Bloodstock Limited
Owner
C Byrnes LIMERICK
Trainer
Philip Byrnes Jockey 237
Age 7
Recent Finishes 5080-72
Weight 10-09
Breeding g Bay by Ocovango - Ballinacraig (Craigsteel)
Bred by John & Jamie O’Brien
Colours DARK GREEN, white chevron, white armlet, quartered cap
Came in for market support before narrow defeat latest; 14lb higher and off 237 days Probable SP: 8/1
Career record 20 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €19,693
From The Ashes 1 N.H. win €9,440.00 -- Handicap Rating 120
9/4Fav HR106 P. Byrnes 11.8 (V) 3/4L 2nd to Jerk (FR) 11.5 LEP 4 MAR 12rn hcp hdl (80-109)3m Sft/Hvy 14/1 HR106 P. Byrnes 11.5 (CP) 12L 7th of 11fn, 12rn to Buachaillbocht (GB) 11.10 PUN 18 FEB Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 166yds Hvy 9/1 HR108 Miss A.L. Fitzgibbon 10.13 44L 10th of 12fn, 13rn to Cato’s Revenge 11.3 LIM 27 DEC 23 Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Hvy
10 TYRE KICKER (Fr)
C Reynolds
Owner
Gavin Cromwell MEATH
Trainer
Jack Kearney (5)
Jockey
TStrap, 560 Age 7
Recent Finishes 6-1114Weight 10-08
Breeding g Bay by Network - Balder Phenix (Presenting)
Bred by M Alban Chevalier Du Fau & Mme Charlotte Chevalier Du Fau
Colours WHITE & BLACK HALVED, white slvs, quartered cap
Beaten in 4-timer bid when last seen in April 2023; more to give but off 560 days Probable SP: 15/2
Career record 14 runs, 4 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €33,720
7/4Fav HR118 K.M. Donoghue 11.5 (CP) won s/hd 16L from Irish Blaze 11.7 and Mattie’s Mountain 11.5 LEP 5 MAR 23 6rn nov.ch 2m 1f Yld 15/8Fav HR106 K.M. Donoghue 11.11 (CP) won 1 3/4L 11L from Made In The Woods 10.3 and Highstreetfashion 9.7 FAIR 28 JAN 23 8rn hcp chse (0-109)3m 1f 110yds Sft
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PAIDI’S PASSION (Ire)
Sean Gerard Duke Owner
Paul W Flynn LONGFORD Trainer
Gavin Brouder (5) Jockey 14
Age 8
Recent Finishes 156p4p Weight 10-07
Breeding f Bay by Ocovango - Benefitthewest (Beneficial) Bred by Mr S G Duke Colours ROYAL BLUE & GREY QUARTERED, halved sleeves, quartered cap
Won on Roscommon return but lost her way of late; best form on quicker ground. Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 24 runs, 5 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €50,484 Paidi’s Passion 5 N.H. wins €40,120.00 -- Handicap Rating 118
10/1 HR121 K.C. Sexton 11.12 (CP) p.u. in race won by Hand Over Fist (FR) 10.12 CK 13 OCT 12rn hcp chse (0-123)3m Gd 17/2
HR124 K.C. Sexton 11.9 p.u. in race won by Invictus Machin (FR) 10.13 KILB 23 AUG 14rn Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 100yds Gd/Yld
12 TOOFAREASTISWEST (Ire)
Men From The East Syndicate
Owner
A M O’Grady CORK
Trainer
Danny Mullins
Jockey
C,T, 14
Age 8
Recent Finishes 521-834
Weight 10-03
Breeding g Chesnut by Shirocco - Garranlea Maree (Presenting) Bred by Mr Kevin Heaney Colours YELLOW, royal blue stars, striped sleeves, white cap, royal blue diamonds
Two good runs in defeat since returning but mark possibly on high side; cheekpieces on Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 15 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €21,779
8/1 HR115 P.T. Enright 11.6 (TS) 3 1/4L nk 8L 4th to Hand Over Fist (FR) 10.12 CK 13 OCT 12rn hcp chse (0-123)3m Gd 66/1 HR115 P.T. Enright 11.6 (TS) 9 1/2L 3 1/2L 3rd to Neveradullmoment 11.4 here 9 SEP 10rn hcp chse (0-123)2m 6f 111yds Gd/Yld 18/5Fav HR115 D.J Gilligan 10.6 (TS) 91L last of 8fn, 13rn to Falco Blitz 11.3 THU 21 JAN hcp chse 2m 5f 132yds Sft H,T ON No. 2 BLINKERS ON No. 4, 8 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 6, 7, 12 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 10
LAST YEAR 1st Natural Look, 2nd Old Soul, 3rd Brampton Belle TRAINER Declan Queally WEIGHT 11-3 TIME 6m 16.70 secs GOING heavy
BETTING FORECAST 3 Neveradullmoment, 5 Ask Anything, 6 Galon De Vauzelle, 15-2 Tyre Kicker, 8 From The Ashes, Stuzzikini, 10 My Immortal, 12 Flash De Touzaine, 16 Grandero Bello, Jumping Jet, 20 Paidi’s Passion, Toofareastiswest
RACE RESULT
2.35pm RACE 4
(Generously sponsored by COLM QUINN BMW)
An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-102.
About 2 miles 6 furlongs 111 yards.
RACE PREDICTOR
The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
PREDICTION: GRIVEI
RACE VERDICT
A chance is taken on the fitness of AODHAN MAY who was a rapid improver over hurdles at the back end of last season and could be a major threat from her lower chase mark here. Desert Heather is another who lurks on a lower chase mark and Likable Chancer ought to be in the mix once again with the step up in trip likely to suit. [Phill Anderson]
Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: AODHAN MAY Next Best: Doonbeg Don
1 PIPERS BOREEN (Ire)
T F Birmingham Owner
Shane Nolan KILDARE
Trainer Kieren Buckley Jockey 196
Age 6
Recent Finishes 08-2124
Weight 12-00
Breeding f Bay by Westerner - Fieldtown (Anshan)
Bred by Martin J Dibbs
Colours LIGHT GREEN, red triple diamond, red sleeves, light green cap
In good form over hurdles at back end of last term but entitled to need this chase debut Probable SP: 8/1
6/1 HR92 C.P. McNamara 10.6 (CP) won s/hd 25L from No Fussing 10.9 and Bestaline (FR) 11.11 PUN 5 FEB 9rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 150yds Sft/Hvy
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HOWYA LUVEEN (Ire)
Downtown Syndicate Owner
Ross O’Sullivan KILDARE
Trainer
Keith Donoghue
Jockey 19
Age 6
Recent Finishes 1268u7 Weight 11-12
Breeding f Grey by Yeats - Royal Shuffle (Royal Anthem)
Bred by Downtown Syndicate Colours EMERALD GREEN, yellow braces, white cap
Dual point winner; struggled under rules but return to further may help; h’cap debut Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 4 runs Prize-money earned €100
Howya Luveen -- Handicap Rating 99
100/1 D. Meyler 11.5 31L 7th of 8fn, 9rn to The Other Mozzie 11.12 here 8 OCT beg.ch 2m 2f 54yds Gd
80/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.7 u.r. in race won by Judicieuse Allen (FR) 11.7 SLGO 2 OCT 7rn beg.ch 2m 1f 120yds Gd 40/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.7 16L last of 8 to A Penny A Hundred (FR) 11.7 BAL 13 SEP beg.ch 2m 7f 77yds Gd
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The COLM QUINN BMW Handicap Steeplechase
RIGGS (Ire)
Discreet Syndicate
Owner
P Cluskey DUBLIN
Trainer
Donagh Meyler Jockey
Blinkers, 58
Age 9
Recent Finishes 8p-pp5p
Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Mahler - Cousin Kizzy (Toulon)
Bred by Bernard McCabe
Colours MAROON & WHITE STRIPES, white sleeves, maroon seams, white & maroon quartered cap
Pulled up in four of his last five starts including handicap chase debut latest Probable SP: 50/1
Career record 31 runs, 1 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 3 % Prize-money earned
€52,912 Riggs 1 N.H. win
€4,433.90 -- Handicap Rating 97
40/1 HR100 D. Meyler 12.0 (BK) p.u. in race won by Stormy Master 10.8 WEX 30 AUG 15rn hcp chse (0-102)3m 1f Gd/Yld
150/1 D. Meyler 11.12 (BK) 18L 5th of 7 to Clifftop (GB) 11.12 TRAM 15 AUG beg.ch 2m 5f 180yds Gd
125/1 D. Meyler 11.12 (CP) p.u. in race won by Kudasheva 11.5 WEX 24 JUL 12rn beg.ch 2m 3f 100yds Yld
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WEST CLARE (Ire)
Thomas O’Doherty
Owner
Brian M McMahon GALWAY
Trainer
R Deegan Jockey
30
Age 7 Recent Finishes 900521
Weight 11-09
Breeding g Bay by Leading Light - Spring Flower (Beneficial) Bred by Christopher Maye Colours BLACK, yellow spots, yellow star on cap
First win in h’cap hurdle latest but may have work cut out from 7lb higher on chase debut Probable SP: 8/1
Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €9,586 West Clare 1 N.H. win €6,490.00 -- Handicap Rating 96 9/2 HR89 R. Deegan 11.8 won 1 1/2L 2L from Granda George 11.1 and Hees Dynamite 11.6 LIST 27 SEP 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f Sft
4/1Fav HR87 R. Deegan 11.6 1/2L 2nd to Oskar High 10.8 here 9 SEP 19rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f 97yds Gd/Yld 11/1 HR87 P.T. Enright 11.6 10L 5th of 14fn, 15rn to Contrapposto 12.0 CK 5 JUL hcp hdl (80-95)2m 190yds Gd
5 A GREAT BUZZ (Ire)
John P McManus
Owner
Robert Tyner CORK
Trainer
Brian Hayes
Jockey 196 Age 5
Recent Finishes 0779-38 Weight 11-06
Breeding f Bay by Galileo - Byerley Babe (Beneficial) Bred by Mrs Noreen McManus Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, em. green cap, white star
Good run on penultimate start but makes her chase debut here after 196 days off Probable SP: 25/1
Career record 6 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,350 A Great Buzz -- Handicap Rating 93
2/1Fav HR93 M.P. Walsh 11.12 40L 8th of 13fn, 15rn to Tankardstown Diva 11.10 DRYL 14 APR hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f Yld 18/1 HR92 S.D. Torrens 10.4 2 1/2L 3 1/4L 3rd to Clonbury Bridge 10.12 CK 21 MAR 20rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 14/1 HR93 P.T. Enright 11.5 30L 9th of 16 to Johngus 11.7 LIM 27 DEC 23 hcp hdl (80-102)2m Hvy
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DOONBEG DON (Ire)
Freebooter Syndicate
Owner
Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD
Trainer
Mike O’Connor
Jockey
27
Age 6
Recent Finishes 644-903
Weight 11-05
Breeding g Bay by Soldier of Fortune - Pharney Lady (Flemensfirth)
Bred by Mr V Burke
Colours ORANGE, emerald green chevrons on sleeves, orange cap
Came in for market support when 3rd in h’cap hurdle latest and had an excuse; chase bow Probable SP: 6/1
Career record 7 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,156
Breeding f Bay by Vinnie Roe - Caltra Royale (Moscow Society) Bred by Charles Byrnes Colours DARK GREEN & WHITE DIAMONDS, dark green sleeves, quartered cap
In fine form over timber last term; has won over fences; big player from lower chase mark Probable SP: 7/2
Career record 26 runs, 5 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 19 % Prize-money earned €40,823
Aodhan May 5 N.H. wins €34,810.00 -- Handicap Rating 91
15/2 HR114 P. Byrnes 11.0 won 1/2L 6L from Cosmo Renfro 9.10 and Duffys Getaway 10.9 LIM 11 APR 9rn hcp hdl (80-123)2m 5f Hvy
9/2 HR110 P. Byrnes 10.4 1 1/2L 2nd to Sir Bob 10.10 CK 21 MAR 11rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 70yds Sft/Hvy
100/30Fav HR99 P. Byrnes 10.6 won 2 1/2L 6 1/2L from Chosen Diamond 10.6 and Maimie’s Magic 10.5 NAV 2 MAR 9rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Hvy
2.35pm RACE 4
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FILL THE TANK (Ire)
Aengus King
Owner
Aengus King CLARE
Trainer
Paddy Hanlon (7) Jockey
CPiece, 7
Age 10
Recent Finishes 0pp670
Weight 11-03
Breeding g Brown by Gold Well - Onewayoranother (Pistolet Bleu)
Bred by Patrick Barry
Colours WHITE, dark blue star, yellow sleeves, dark blue stars, dark blue cap
Struggling for form over timber of late; pulled up when last seen over fences Probable SP: 33/1
Career record 45 runs, 4 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €40,501
Fill The Tank 4 N.H. wins €26,550.00 -- Handicap Rating 90
14/1
HR95 Ms E.C. Costello 11.2 (CP) 34L 13th of 17 to Size Five 11.13 LIM 20 OCT hcp hdl (80-109)3m Gd
66/1 HR96 M.M. McDonagh 10.8 (CP) 8 1/4L 7th of 12fn, 16rn to Hypersonic Missile 10.11 BAL 13 SEP hcp hdl (80-116)2m 6f 11yds Gd
33/1 HR99 M.M. McDonagh 11.5 (CP) 32L 6th of 11fn, 16rn to Housemartin 11.10 ROS 6 AUG hcp hdl (80-109)2m 7f 213yds Yld/Sft
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HUNT MUSEUM (Ire)
John P McManus
Owner
Francis J Flood WICKLOW
Trainer
Mark Walsh Jockey
CPiece, 162 Age 6
Recent Finishes 9f55-02
Weight 11-02
Breeding g Bay by Libertarian - Lady Derrinlaur (Presenting) Bred by Mr C Hewitt Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap
Left h’cap debut behind when 12l 2nd latest; cheekpieces for return; owner’s first-string Probable SP: 6/1
Career record 9 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,860 Hunt Museum -- Handicap Rating 89 16/1 HR88 J.S. McGarvey 10.7 12L 2nd to Mahler Appeal 10.6 WEX 18 MAY 12rn hcp chse (0-109)3m 1f 50yds Sft 18/1 HR90 J.S. McGarvey 11.2 53L last of 14fn, 16rn to Politicise 11.5 DRYL 14 APR hcp chse (0-102)2m 4f Yld 200/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.12 75L last of 5 to Monty’s Star 11.12 PUN 31 DEC 23 beg.ch 2m 7f 173yds Hvy
10 DESERT HEATHER (Ire)
H Gettings
Owner
Rodger Sweeney CORK
Trainer
Shane Fitzgerald Jockey
TStrap, 62
Age 8
Recent Finishes 11142-6 Weight 10-13
Breeding f Bay by Cloudings - Heather Feather (Snurge)
Bred by Harry Gettings Colours RED, white chevron, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap
Rattled off hat-trick in 2023 but was tailed off on only run this term; 0-4 over fences Probable SP: 9/1 Career record 14 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 21 % Prize-money earned €44,737 Desert Heather 3 N.H. wins €33,335.00 -- Handicap Rating 86 11/2 HR86 S. Fitzgerald 11.5 (TS) 31L 6th of 9fn, 11rn to Calahill 10.6 DWNP 26 AUG hcp chse (0-95)2m 3f 100yds Gd
9/4 HR128 Mr R.W. Barron 10.9 (TS) 99+L 2nd to Cash Back (FR) 11.0 CLON 7 DEC 23 3rn hdl 3m Hvy 9/4Fav HR128 Mr R.W. Barron 10.8 2 1/2L 1 1/4L 3 1/2L 4th to Solitary Man 11.0 CK 5 NOV 23 7rn nov.hdl Listed 3m Sft
11 MUSTAMEET SECRET (Ire)
James Finegan Owner
Hugh Paul Finegan MEATH Trainer
Jack Kearney (5) Jockey 24
Age 7
Recent Finishes 47p400 Weight 10-13
Breeding f Bay by Mustameet - Never A Secret (Fruits of Love)
Bred by Hugh Finegan
Colours RED, royal blue chevron, royal blue chevrons on sleeves, royal blue star on cap Point winner; 0-14 under rules and tailed off in last three hurdle outings Probable SP: 33/1
Career record 14 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €3,910 Mustameet Secret -- Handicap Rating 86
12/1 HR88 Mr E. Finegan 10.7 32L 10th of 14fn, 15rn to Stellar Symphony 10.11 CLON 3 OCT hcp hdl (80-102)3m 147yds Gd 20/1 HR90 Mr E. Finegan 10.9 30L 13th of 17fn, 19rn to Dinoland (FR) 11.9 DRYL 30 AUG hcp hdl (80-102)3m Gd
9/1 HR90 Mr E. Finegan 10.2 17L 3/4L 10L 4th to Portnacoo 9.10 DWNP 26 AUG 9rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 5f 180yds Gd
12 GRIVEI (Fr)
I Madden Owner
I Madden GALWAY
Trainer
Robbie Geoghegan (7)
Jockey 19
Age 7
Recent Finishes 0p0700
Weight 10-11
Breeding g Chesnut by Muhtathir - Stourza (Soldier Of Fortune)
Bred by M Gheorghe Codre Colours YELLOW, black chevron & chevrons on sleeves, yellow cap, black spots
2nd in a bumper for Willie Mullins in 2022 but has gone backwards since; makes chase debut Probable SP: 50/1
Career record 12 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,473
Grivei (FR) -- Handicap Rating 84
22/1 HR87 D.E. Mullins 11.6 40L 11th of 12 to Ragmans Corner 11.8 here 8 OCT hcp hdl (80-95)2m 130yds Gd
33/1 HR90 D. King 11.3 39L last of 15fn, 16rn to Sayitfirst 10.7 ROS 30 SEP hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 135yds Yld/Sft
66/1 HR92 S.W. Flanagan 11.11 17L 7th of 15fn, 19rn to Oskar High 10.8 here 9 SEP hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f 97yds Gd/Yld
The COLM QUINN BMW Handicap Steeplechase
13
LIKABLE CHANCER (Ire)
Ms Annette Daffy
Owner
Daniel John Howard CLARE
Trainer
Shane O’Callaghan (5) Jockey
C,T, 19
Age 10
Recent Finishes p56132
Weight 10-11
Breeding g Bay by Gold Well - Native Side (Be My Native)
Bred by Hugh Fitzpatrick
Colours EMERALD GREEN & RED HALVED, emerald green sleeves, red cap, black star
Gained 2nd chase win last month and 2 good runs since down in trip; handles slower ground Probable SP: 11/2 Career record 52 runs, 2 wins, 15 places Strike-Rate 3 % Prize-money earned €37,969
100/30 HR81 D. King 10.0 (BK) (TS) hd 2nd to Hazelhatch Lady 12.0 here 8 OCT 7rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 2f 54yds Gd 9/1 HR79 S. O’Callaghan 9.9 (BK) (TS) 1/2L 3 3/4L 3rd to Cahirdown Boy 11.5 LIST 27 SEP 16rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 3f 100yds Sft/Hvy
16/1 HR73 D. King 10.7 (BK) (TS) won 7L 1/2L from Fr Gilligansvoyge (GB) 9.12 and Agirlcalledchloe 10.7 BAL 13 SEP 15rn hcp chse (0-95)2m 7f 77yds Gd
14 STARLIGHT CATO (Ire)
Derek Logue
Owner
Daniel John Howard CLARE
Trainer
Sean O’Keeffe
Jockey
187
Age 7
Recent Finishes 704-267
Weight 10-11
Breeding g Chesnut by Notnowcato - Lady Benmear (Beneficial)
Bred by Mrs Rose Byrne Colours ROYAL BLUE, yellow spots
0-7 under rules; went close at Navan in January; tailed off twice since and off 187 days Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 7 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,478
Starlight Cato -- Handicap Rating 84
11/2 HR85 D.J Gilligan 10.2 36L 7th of 8fn, 12rn to Lady Kate 10.10 TIPP 23 APR hcp chse (0-109)2m 7f 80yds Yld/Sft 17/2 HR85 D. King 10.0 47L last of 6fn, 8rn to He Fitz In 10.6 LIM 24 MAR Ext hcp chse 3m 120yds Hvy 20/1 HR83 D. King 10.6 3L 2nd to St Denis’s Well 11.3 NAV 20 JAN 13rn hcp chse (0-102)3m Sft/Hvy
15 CULLENWAINE (Ire)
James Guilfoyle Owner
P J Rothwell WICKLOW
Trainer
Tiernan Power Roche (7)
Jockey
C,T, 16
Age 6
Recent Finishes 15u500 Weight 10-07
Breeding g Chesnut by Golden Lariat - Stability Treaty (Old Vic) Bred by Fintan Farrell Colours RED & BLACK QUARTERED, red sleeves, black star on cap
Sole win came over timber; yet to make an impact over fences; best form on quicker ground Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 21 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 4 % Prize-money earned €10,662 Cullenwaine 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 80
16/1 HR92 C. Owens 11.4 (BK) 51L last of 10fn, 12rn to Jimli’s Cave 11.5 DWNP 11 OCT hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f 180yds Gd/Yld 4/1Fav HR82 T. Power Roche 10.1 (CP) 19L last of 10fn, 11rn to Gladiatorial 11.5 SLGO 2 OCT hcp chse (0-102)2m 5f 27yds Gd 6/1 HR83 T. Power Roche 10.3 (CP) 8L 5th of 10fn, 11rn to C’est Rien 10.8 TRAM 18 SEP hcp chse (0-102)2m 6f 180yds Gd
16 THEBLAZEN QUEEN (Ire)
R Dunne Owner
M O Quigley LAOIS Trainer
Philip Donovan (5) Jockey
CPiece, 8 Age 6
Recent Finishes 677-fp8
Weight 10-07
Breeding f Chesnut by Soldier of Fortune - Mullagh Abu (Mull of Kintyre)
Bred by Mr R Dunne Colours RED & YELLOW DIAMONDS, red sleeves, quartered cap
Struggled in h’cap chases last term; ran ok on hurdle return; has to prove herself on soft Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 7 runs Prize-money earned €585
Theblazen Queen -- Handicap Rating 80
66/1 C.M. Quirke 11.0 (CP) 19L 8th of 18 to Iamagetaway 11.12 LIM 19 OCT mdn hdl 2m 5f Gd
50/1 HR85 B.P. Kennedy 10.11 (CP) p.u. in race won by St Denis’s Well 12.3 DRYL 23 JAN 14rn hcp chse (0-95)2m 4f 100yds Sft
80/1 HR86 B.P. Kennedy 10.1 fell in race won by Money Heist 12.0 CLON 11 JAN 10rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 9yds Hvy
17 DA BIG FELLA (Ire)
Mrs Valerie Courtney
Owner
Eamon Courtney KERRY
Trainer
Michael O’Sullivan Jockey 21
Age 10
Recent Finishes 2p5-773
Weight 10-03
Breeding g Bay by Gold Well - Shuil Dara (Presenting)
Bred by Mrs V Courtney Colours BLACK & ORANGE HOOPS, black sleeves, black cap
Hasn’t won since 2021 but respectable 3rd on return and may come on for that Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 27 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 3 % Prize-money earned €12,057
Da Big Fella 1 N.H. win €3,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 76
HR83 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.13 (CP) 24L 7th of 9fn, 14rn to St Denis’s Well 12.3 DRYL 23 JAN hcp chse (0-95)2m 4f 100yds Sft
18 AGIRLCALLEDCHLOE (Ire)
Christopher P Morrissey & Donal P Keane
Owner
P J Rothwell WICKLOW
Trainer
Gavin Brouder (5)
Jockey
Blinkers, 16
Age 7
Recent Finishes p-p393p
Weight 10-00
Breeding f Bay by Notnowcato - On The Bike (Scorpion)
Bred by H Carter & I Hatton
Colours RED & WHITE QUARTERED, halved sleeves, red cap
Signs of a return to form at Ballinrobe last month but pulled up at Downpatrick since Probable SP: 33/1
Career record 27 runs, 7 places Prize-money earned €11,620
Agirlcalledchloe -- Handicap Rating 72
6/1 HR73 S.D. Torrens 10.8 (BK) p.u. in race won by Edgewell 10.11 DWNP 11 OCT 9rn hcp chse (0-95)2m 7f 150yds Gd/Yld 11/1 HR73 S.D. Torrens 10.7 (BK) 7L 1/2L 3rd to Likable Chancer 10.7 BAL 13 SEP 15rn hcp chse (0-95)2m 7f 77yds Gd
15/2 HR74 S.D. Torrens 10.7 (BK) 28L 9th of 10fn, 16rn to Le Grand Vert (FR) 11.2 ROS 6 AUG hcp chse (0-95)3m 1f 10yds Sft
19 FATHER JED (Ire)
John Patrick Ryan & Miss Gillian Ryan
Owner
John Patrick Ryan TIPPERARY
Trainer
Conor Clarke (7)
Jockey 22
Age 13
Recent Finishes u88600
Weight 10-00
Breeding g Bay by Kutub - Astrid (Rhoman Rule)
Bred by Mr John Scanlon
Colours MAROON, pink sleeves, white cap
Veteran who struggled since hitting the crossbar twice in the summer and 6lb wrong now Probable SP: 50/1
Career record 90 runs, 9 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €90,800
Father Jed 9 N.H. wins €59,877.50 C -- Handicap Rating 67
25/1 HR67 D. King 10.0 (BK) 67L last of 11fn, 14rn to Finnians Row 11.6 GOW 5 OCT hcp chse (0-95)2m 2f Gd 10/1 HR67 Sam Ewing 10.1 42L 14th of 15 to Likable Chancer 10.7 BAL 13 SEP hcp chse (0-95)2m 7f 77yds Gd 66/1 HR80 J. Aherne 10.10 24L 6th of 13fn, 15rn to Repeat That 10.12 KILB 6 SEP hcp hdl (80-95)3m 100yds Yld
BLINKERS ON No. 3, 18 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 7, 10 CPiece ON No. 8, 9, 16 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 13, 15 Long Handicap: Agirlcalledchloe 9-13(139), Father Jed 9-08(134)
LAST YEAR 1st Hascoeur Clermont, 2nd Da Big Fella, 3rd Takarengo TRAINER Gavin Cromwell WEIGHT 11-11 TIME 6m 22.80 secs GOING heavy
BETTING FORECAST 7-2 Aodhan May, 11-2 Likable Chancer, 6 Doonbeg Don, Hunt Museum, 8 Pipers Boreen, West Clare, 9 Desert Heather, 10 Howya Luveen, 16 Theblazen Queen, 20 Da Big Fella, Starlight Cato, 25 A Great Buzz, Cullenwaine, 33 Agirlcalledchloe, Fill The Tank, Mustameet Secret, 50 Father Jed, Grivei
RACE RESULT
Galway LEADING JOCKEYS SINCE 2020
Galway LEADING TRAINERS SINCE 2020
Donagh Meyler (Riggs, Galway 2:35) has ridden 4 winners from 13 rides in the past 14 days. That’s a 31% 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
3.08pm RACE 5
The €100 Annual Badge For Galway 2025 Novice Hurdle
A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won more than one hurdle race.
About 2 miles 4 furlongs 156 yards.
RACE PREDICTOR
of €14,000
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: MY GREAT MATE
RACE VERDICT
My Great Mate sets the standard but looks vulnerable and is taken on here by the less exposed PRENDS GARDE A TOI, who clearly has to improve a lot from his Downpatrick debut win but looks the type to do so. Fenway Park and Itsalladream look next best.
[Alan Hewison] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: DPRENDS GARDE A TOI Next Best: My Great Mate
NO / COLOURS HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING
1
DESERT CAVE (Ire)
H Gettings
Owner
Declan Queally WATERFORD
Trainer
Shane Fitzgerald Jockey
TStrap, 53
Age 6
Recent Finishes 0051p3
Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Court Cave - Big Hill (Beat All)
Bred by Mr Aaron Collins
Colours RED, white chevron, diabolo on sleeves, quartered cap
Stays further so will appreciate a strong test; due to run here yesterday Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €7,385
20/1 HR116 J.P. Shinnick 10.12 (TS) p.u. in race won by Talk In The Park 11.5 here 31 JUL 20rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 111yds Gd
9/2Fav HR90 J.P. Shinnick 11.5 (TS) won 26L 2L from Cloughroe 11.9 and Noriska De La Mare (FR) 11.3 KILB 17 JUN 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)3m 100yds Gd
2 FENWAY PARK (Ire)
C Jones
Owner
Gavin Cromwell MEATH
Trainer
Keith Donoghue Jockey
159
Age 5
Recent Finishes 732-p41
Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Malinas - Champagne Ruby (Presenting) Bred by Mr & Mrs Stephen O’Flynn & John M Flynn Colours MAROON & WHITE STRIPES, maroon cap, white hoop
Absent since Punchestown maiden win in May; more needed but possible Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €11,396 Fenway Park 1 N.H. win €7,080.00
4/7Fav K.M. Donoghue 11.12 won 1 1/4L 14L from Syracus Du Houx (FR) 11.12 and Lightkeeper 11.12 PUN 21 MAY 16rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 134yds Gd/Yld
20/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.5 1/2L 1L 5 1/2L 4th to Eagle Fang 11.1 PUN 3 MAY 14rn nov.hdl 2m 45yds Sft 11/2 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 p.u. in race won by My Trump Card 11.12 NAV 20 JAN 12rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy
The #100 Annual Badge For Galway 2025 Novice Hurdle
3 ITSALLADREAM (Ire)
Natalie Gilligan
Owner
Paul John Gilligan GALWAY
Trainer
Jack Gilligan (5) Jockey
Hood, 32
Age 5
Recent Finishes p-53314
Weight 11-10
Breeding g Chesnut by My Dream Boat - Perilously (Mr Greeley)
Bred by S J Leahy Bloodstock Ltd
Colours ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN HALVED, sleeves reversed, red cap
Outpaced at a crucial stage at Listowel latest; step up in trip here could suit Probable SP: 11/2
Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €10,235
Itsalladream 1 N.H. win €7,670.00 C
16/1
D.J Gilligan 11.7 (H) 6 1/2L 2L 4 3/4L 4th to Zariygann 11.5 LIST 25 SEP 5rn nov.hdl 2m Yld/Sft
12/1 J.G. Gilligan 11.5 (H) won 1/2L 1 1/2L from Oh So Charming (GB) 11.5 and Apple’s Of Bresil (FR) 11.12 here 9 SEP 20rn mdn hdl 2m 160yds Yld
28/1 J.G. Gilligan 10.11 (H) 4 1/2L 15L 3rd to Where’s My Jet 11.12 KILL 24 AUG 14rn mdn hdl 2m 100yds Gd
4 MY GREAT MATE (Ire)
Temple Bloodstock Syndicate
Owner
W P Mullins CARLOW
Trainer
Danny Mullins Jockey 29
Age 5
Recent Finishes 902312
Weight 11-10
Breeding g Grey by Jukebox Jury - Saine d’Esprit (Dom Alco)
Bred by Mrs J M Mullins
Colours MAROON, royal blue seams, royal blue stars on sleeves, maroon cap
Major player on recent soft-ground form but still vulnerable Probable SP: 7/4
Career record 9 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €31,689
My Great Mate 3 N.H. wins €23,010.00 C
4/6Fav P. Townend 11.5 2 3/4L 2nd to Where’s My Jet 11.5 LIST 28 SEP 5rn nov.hdl 2m 4f Sft
1/11Fav P. Townend 11.12 won 31L 15L from Midleton Rare 11.5 and Boston Rajj 11.4 SLGO 21 AUG 7rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 141yds Sft
5/4Fav P. Townend 11.12 2 3/4L nk 3rd to Lightkeeper 11.12 here 31 JUL 18rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 11yds Gd
5 PRENDS GARDE A TOI (Fr)
Gigginstown House Stud
Owner
Gordon Elliott MEATH
Trainer Sam Ewing Jockey 16
Age 5
Recent Finishes 224-1 Weight 11-10
Breeding g Chesnut by Kapgarde - Fulgurance Mathan (Ballingarry)
Bred by E A R L Haras de la Croix Sonnet & Mme
Sandra Hosselet
Colours MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star
Downpatrick winner a work in progress but no surprise if he improved enough to feature Probable SP: 5/2
Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €11,369 Prends Garde A Toi (FR) 1 N.H. win €8,850.00
2/5Fav J.W. Kennedy 11.4 won 2 1/4L nk from Augusta George 11.5 and Marie’s March 10.11 DWNP 11 OCT 5rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 180yds Gd/ Yld
5/6Fav Mr H.C. Swan 11.9 1/2L 2nd to The Passing Wife (GB) 12.0 PUN 26 NOV 23 8rn Bumper 2m 190yds Sft
6 HEROES RISE (Ire)
Brendan Scully
Owner
Gordon Elliott MEATH
Trainer
Carl Millar (7)
Jockey
87
Age 4
Recent Finishes 18316
Weight 11-08
Breeding g Brown by Sandmason - Turbine Hill (Hubbly Bubbly)
Bred by P Rothwell
Colours WHITE, dark blue cross of lorraine, dark blue cap, pink star
Listowel maiden winner never counted in C&D novice at the festival; bit to prove now Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €8,540 Heroes Rise 1 N.H. win €7,375.00
16/1 J.W. Kennedy 11.0 12L 6th of 12 to Donnie Devito 10.11 here 1 AUG nov.hdl 2m 4f 156yds Gd 9/4 C.P. Millar 10.8 won 7L 4 1/2L from How About No (FR) 11.4 and Napper Tandy (GB) 11.8 LIST 1 JUN 11rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 80yds Gd 28/1 Sam Ewing 10.12 nk 4 1/4L 3rd to Haveigotnewsforyou 11.4 KILB 17 MAY 11rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Gd/Yld
TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1 HOOD ON No. 3
LAST YEAR 1st Sequestered, 2nd Stuzzikini, 3rd Walhaan
TRAINER Paul John Gilligan WEIGHT 11-3 TIME 5m 25.50 secs GOING heavy
BETTING FORECAST 7-4 My Great Mate, 5-2 Prends Garde A Toi, 5 Fenway Park, 11-2 Itsalladream, 10 Heroes Rise, 12 Desert Cave
RACE RESULT
3.43pm RACE 6
(Generously sponsored by Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate)
A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting.
About 2 miles 5 furlongs 100 yards.
RACE PREDICTOR
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PREDICTION: PATTER MERCHANT
RACE VERDICT
All the likely main players here lack a recent run so the market could prove a good guide. I AM LORENZO (nap) appeals on the back of a strong debut effort in a better-class Leopardstown maiden at Christmas, and he is preferred to hurdling debutant Patter Merchant, absent since Easter. Beau Walking holds solid claims but looks vulnerable to less-exposed types, while Killarney flop El Barakah is surely capable of better. [Alan Hewison] Source: Racing Post SELECTION: I AM LORENZO Next Best: Patter Merchant
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1
BEAU WALKING (Ire)
Dan Kiely & Chris Dineen
Owner
Mrs John Harrington KILDARE
Trainer
Donagh Meyler Jockey
TStrap, 272
Age 6
Recent Finishes 23333-3
Weight 11-12
Breeding g Bay by Walk In The Park - Beau Bridget (Oscar)
Bred by Ann Potts
Colours RED, white stars, pink sleeves, red stars, white cap, pink stars
Solid form in maidens last season; absent since January but respected Probable SP: 7/2
Career record 5 runs, 5 places Prize-money earned €5,889
Beau Walking
3/1 M.P. Walsh 11.12 (TS) 11L 1/2L 3rd to Billericay Dickie 11.12 PUN 29 JAN 6rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Hvy
3/1Fav C.D Smithers 10.11 (TS) 12L 12L 3rd to Built By Ballymore 10.13 LIM 28 DEC 23 8rn mdn hdl 2m 5f Hvy 5/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 2L 7L 3rd to Blizzard Of Oz 11.12 PUN 12 DEC 23 9rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 56yds Hvy
2 EL BARAKAH (Ire)
Mowog Syndicate Owner
Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD
Trainer
Mike O’Connor Jockey
TStrap, 101 Age 6
Recent Finishes u2-5 Weight 11-12
Breeding g Bay by El Salvador - Barakah (St Jovite)
Bred by Shay Slevin Colours DARK BLUE, red panel, red seams on sleeves, red cap
Flopped when favourite at Killarney; don’t rule out though Probable SP: 9/2 Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €210 El Barakah 1/1Fav Rachael Blackmore 11.4 (TS) 25L 5th of 11fn, 14rn to Miners Bridge 11.4
(PtoP) 6/1 M J Sweeney u.r. in race won by Incognito Fatal (FR) LINGSTOWN 12-MAR-23 12r8f Gelds Mdn 3m Yld
The Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate Maiden Hurdle
3 HEARTS AND SPADES (Fr)
Martin White Owner
C A Murphy WEXFORD
Trainer
Brian Hayes Jockey
175
Age 5
Recent Finishes u
Weight 11-12
Breeding g Brown by Maxios - Heart Of Ice (Montjeu)
Bred by S A R L European Bloodstock Management
EBM & MME Nicole Safarowsky
Colours BLACK, white hollow box, black sleeves, white seams, black cap, white star
Favourite when unseating on only point; market best guide now on Rules debut Probable SP: 25/1
Hearts And Spades (FR) (PtoP) 5/2FF J P O’Rourke u.r. in race won by Beaufort Breeze BALLINDENISK 05-MAY-24 14r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd
4
HURRICANE JOEY (Ire)
Charlie Keegan Owner
Charlie Keegan TIPPERARY
Trainer
Shane Fitzgerald Jockey
11
Age 8
Recent Finishes //-0p09
Weight 11-12
Breeding g Bay by Palavicini - Dona Alba (Peintre Celebre)
Bred by J O’Donoghue
Colours ROYAL BLUE, red epaulettes, red armlet, red cap, royal blue star
Poor form in five maiden hurdles and can’t be fancied Probable SP: 100/1 Career record 5 runs
Hurricane Joey 200/1 S. Fitzgerald 11.12 44L 9th of 10 to Cappucino 11.12 PUN 16 OCT mdn hdl 2m 59yds Gd/Yld 200/1 S. Fitzgerald 11.4 74L 11th of 13fn, 14rn to Big Chou 11.4 FAIR 7 OCT mdn hdl 2m 4f 110yds Gd 150/1 J. Coen 11.7 p.u. in race won by Topgun Simmy 11.5 PUN 9 JUN 14rn mdn hdl 2m 7f 66yds Yld
5 I AM LORENZO (Ire)
Tim O’Driscoll
Owner
Gavin Cromwell MEATH
Trainer
Keith Donoghue
Jockey
306
Age 5
Recent Finishes 6-
Weight 11-12
Breeding g Brown/Grey by Milan - The Crown Jewel (Stowaway)
Bred by Mrs E M Motherway
Colours ROYAL BLUE, light green star & sleeves, light green star on cap
Promising debut in better-class Leopardstown maiden; longer trip should suit
Probable SP: 9/4
Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €153
I Am Lorenzo
18/1 K.M. Donoghue 11.7 4 3/4L 6th of 26fn, 28rn to No Flies On Him 11.7 LEP 26 DEC 23 mdn hdl 2m Yld
6
MOYLUSSA (Ire)
Seamus McKeogh
Owner
Maike Magnussen TIPPERARY
Trainer
Sean O’Keeffe Jockey
96
Age 5
Recent Finishes 2p45 Weight 11-12
Breeding g Bay by Jukebox Jury - Ballycorrigan (Flemensfirth)
Bred by Seamus McKeogh
Colours ROYAL BLUE, black chevron, white sleeves, black armlet, black cap, white star
Tipperary maiden promise not replicated in bumper afterwards; return to this trip to suit
Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €630 Moylussa
11/1 Mr F. Maguire 12.0 24L 5th of 14fn, 15rn to Black Heather 11.9 BAL 23 JUL Bumper 1m 7f 119yds Gd/Yld 16/1 D. Meyler 11.4 nk 2 1/2L 1L 4th to Secrecies Of Stone 11.4 TIPP 4 JUL 18rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 90yds Yld (PtoP) 4/1 J C Barry p.u. in race won by Small Town Kid BALLYRAGGET 17-MAR-24 12r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Hvy
7 PATTER MERCHANT (Ire)
Gigginstown House Stud
Owner
Gordon Elliott MEATH
Trainer
Sam Ewing Jockey
209
Age 5
Recent Finishes 11-7
Weight 11-12
Breeding g Bay by Walk In The Park - Bowenscourt (Westerner)
Bred by Brittas House Stud and Grenane House Colours MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star
Point/bumper winner back from summer break and greatly respected on hurdles debut Probable SP: 5/2
Career record 2 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €7,205 Patter Merchant 1 N.H. win €7,080.00
13/2 Mr H.C. Swan 11.6 19L last of 7 to Redemption Day (GB) 11.11 FAIR 1 APR Bumper 2m Sft/Hvy
1/2Fav Mr H.C. Swan 11.9 won nk 48L from Sounds Victorius 12.0 and Stellar Jury (GB) 11.0 LEP 28 DEC 23 5rn Bumper 2m 34yds Hvy (PtoP) 7/2CFF H C Swan won 1 1/2L 1 1/2L from Trasna Na Pairce and The Bluesman (FR) DROMAHANE 12-NOV-23 11r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Sft
3.43pm RACE 6
TELL ME AGAIN (Ire)
Grellan Dunne
Owner
Paul John Gilligan GALWAY
Trainer
Jack Gilligan (5) Jockey
TStrap, 35
Age 6
Recent Finishes 6f-3p
Weight 11-12
Breeding g Bay by Robin des Champs - Goldacava (Spartacus)
Bred by Ms Cora Cronin
Colours DARK BLUE, maroon epaulettes, white cap, maroon star
Burst when pulled up on stable debut at Listowel; tongue-tied now; runs at Sligo on Friday Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €900
Tell Me Again
33/1 J.C. Gainford 11.12 p.u. in race won by Uncle Pat 11.12 LIST 22 SEP 18rn mdn hdl 2m 6f Gd
40/1 J.G. Gilligan 10.11 10L 4 1/2L 3rd to Coole Cherry 10.11 KILB 4 SEP 13rn mdn hdl 3m 100yds Yld (PtoP) 6/1 J G Murphy fell in race won by Do It Like A Dude DAWSTOWN 01-MAY-23 11r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1, 2, 8
LAST YEAR 1st Search For Glory, 2nd Alvarez Eclipse, 3rd Reversal TRAINER Gordon Elliott WEIGHT 11-12 TIME 5m 50.90 secs GOING heavy
BETTING FORECAST 9-4 I Am Lorenzo, 5-2 Patter Merchant, 7-2 Beau Walking, 9-2 El Barakah, 16 Moylussa, 20 Tell Me Again, 25 Hearts And Spades, 100 Hurricane Joey
RACE RESULT
PEDIGREE CORNER
PEDIGREE WATCH Beau Walking
●Foaled Mar 18, 2018
●Sire Walk In The Park (IRE) (f)
●Dam Beau Bridget (IRE)
●Dam’s sire Oscar (IRE) (13.3f)
●Fifth foal; half-brother to 1m7f hurdle winner
Sizing Mauritius; dam 2m chase winner, is granddaughter of 1m winner
PEDIGREE WATCH El Barakah
●Foaled Apr 26, 2018
●Sire El Salvador (IRE) (f)
●Dam Barakah (IRE)
●Dam’s sire St Jovite (USA) (12.5f)
●First foal; unraced dam out of unraced sister to useful 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Silent Creek and half-sister to useful 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Ask The Butler
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4.13pm RACE 7
(Generously sponsored by Mulryan Auctioneers)
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (123 = 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: WEE CHARLIE
RACE VERDICT
It may be worth giving another chance to KOORI STAR on just his third start under rules. He was never really involved here last time but he’s far less exposed than the rest of these and a drop back in trip on softer ground may help. In-form Wee Charlie is an obvious threat in his bid for a third successive win at this venue, despite a 14lb hike in the weights. Wajaaha doesn’t win often but he’s another for the shortlist after hitting the crossbar last time. [Phill Anderson] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: KOORI STAR Next Best: Wee Charlie
NO / COLOURS HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING
1
KOORI STAR (Ire)
Wear The Fox Hat Syndicate
Owner
Peter Fahey KILDARE
Trainer
Sam Ewing
Jockey
87
Age 6
Recent Finishes 118
Weight 11-12
Breeding g Bay by Alkaadhem - Star Island (Heron Island)
Bred by Mrs Patricia A Byrne
Colours ROYAL BLUE, light green star, light green stars on sleeves, light green star on cap Point winner and 14-1 maiden hurdle winner on rules bow; latest run worth forgiving Probable SP: 6/1
Career record 2 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €6,490 Koori Star 1 N.H. win €6,490.00 -- Handicap Rating 121 5/1 Sam Ewing 11.4 13L 8th of 12 to Donnie Devito 10.11 here 1 AUG nov.hdl 2m 4f 156yds Gd 14/1 J. Coen 11.12 won 8L 9L from Break The Boundary 11.8 and Leave In Secret 11.10 SLGO 11 JUN 12rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 182yds Gd (PtoP) 6/1 R Sugrue won 2L 1L from Forest Rock and Rightbackatyou TALLOW 11-FEB-24 10r9f Gelds Mdn 3m Hvy
2
WHISKEYWEALTH (Ire)
Eamonn Hickey & Ger Finn Partnership Owner
Terence O’Brien CORK
Trainer
Carl Millar (7)
Jockey
178
Age 8
Recent Finishes f-811p0 Weight 11-12
Breeding g Bay by Yeats - Quiet Thought (Bob Back)
Bred by Ms C Corrigan & Tom Conway Colours DARK BLUE, red sleeves, check cap
Well suited by testing ground but might need this on seasonal return Probable SP: 14/1
20/1 HR121 J.P. Shinnick 11.5 18L 10th of 20fn, 24rn to Pigeon House 11.3 PUN 2 MAY hcp hdl (88-123)2m 94yds Yld John Shinnick 10.1 p.u. in race won by Sans Bruit (FR) 10.2 AINTREE 11 APR 15rn hcp chse Grade C 1m 7f 176yds Sft 5/2Fav HR125 J.P. Shinnick 10.10 won 1 3/4L
The Mulryan Auctioneers Handicap Hurdle
3
ZOFFANIEN (Ire)
Liam Mulryan Owner
Terence O’Brien CORK
Trainer
John Shinnick (5) Jockey 22
Age 7
Recent Finishes f03436
Weight 11-12
Breeding g Bay by Zoffany - Australienne (Monsun)
Bred by Wertheimer & Frere
Colours RED, yellow cross of lorraine & sleeves, dark green cap
Some fair runs on the Flat since joining this yard; may need it quicker than what’s likely Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 51 runs, 5 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €75,253 Zoffanien 2 flat wins €13,250.00 3 N.H. wins €27,730.00 -- Handicap Rating 121
4/1Fav HR79 Miss J. Townend 11.1 3 1/2L 6th of 15 to Polemon (GB) 10.4 CUR 5 OCT Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 4/1 HR79 Adam Caffrey 9.12 nk 3L 3rd to Happy Jacky 9.10 DRYL 6 SEP 9rn hcp (50-80)2m 2f 141yds Gd 10/1 HR79 W. Joyce 8.2 2 3/4L nk 1 3/4L 4th to Prydwen 10.2 KILL 23 AUG 12rn Ext hcp 1m 6f 80yds Yld/Sft
4
WEE CHARLIE (Ire)
Lance Bloodstock Limited Owner
Gerard O’Leary KILDARE Trainer
Age 7
Recent Finishes f40011
Weight 11-11
Michael O’Sullivan Jockey 19
Breeding g Bay by Court Cave - Push And Boots (Pushkin)
Bred by Cris Kelly
Colours EMERALD GREEN, grey braces & sleeves, hooped cap
Arrives bidding for course hat-trick; up a stone for latest facile win but not dismissed Probable SP: 7/2
Career record 21 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €31,091 Wee Charlie 3 N.H. wins €20,355.00 C -- Handicap Rating 120
8/11Fav HR106 J.W. Kennedy 11.4 won 7L 1/2L from Jinxs Link 11.0 and Fighting Fit (GB) 11.9 here 8 OCT 6rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 209yds Gd 10/1 HR98 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.5 won 2L 1/2L from In For The Night 11.2 and Gekkota (FR) 11.4 here 9 SEP 20rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 160yds Yld 10/1 HR100 D.J Gilligan 10.13 20L 11th of 12fn, 14rn to Neveradullmoment 11.10 here 4 AUG Ext hcp hdl 2m 160yds Sft
5
WAJAAHA (Ire)
Patrick J McKenna
Owner
Patrick J McKenna TYRONE
Trainer
Keith Donoghue
Jockey
CPiece, 15 Age 9
Recent Finishes 002832
Weight 11-09
Breeding g Bay by New Approach - Thaahira
Bred by Shadwell Estate Company Limited Colours YELLOW, black & white check cap
Just one win since 2020 but signs he’s ready to score again lately; up 3lb for latest 2nd Probable SP: 15/2 Career record 61 runs, 5 wins, 20 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €73,282 Wajaaha 2 flat wins €12,095.00 3 N.H. wins €21,865.50 -- Handicap Rating 118 14/1 HR115 L.A. McKenna 11.9 (CP) 1 1/2L 2nd to Dame Rapide 11.8 FAIR 12 OCT 13rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m Gd
12/1 HR115 L.A. McKenna 11.8 (CP) 5L 1 1/2L 3rd to First Dare 11.2 TRAM 18 SEP 13rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m 140yds Gd 14/1 HR56 R.M Mulligan 9.2 (CP) 13L 8th of 9 to Bright N Shine 9.10 DRYL 6 SEP hcp (50-70)1m 2f 145yds Gd
6 SUMMER MELODY (Ire)
Mrs Patricia McCarthy Owner
C Byrnes LIMERICK
Trainer
Philip Byrnes Jockey
187
Age 7
Recent Finishes 4-4-2fp Weight 11-08
Breeding g Brown by Arctic Cosmos - Another Hesitation (Accordion)
Bred by James Hannon Colours PINK, purple seams, pink cap
Bumper winner in 2022 but hit and miss since; may need this on return Probable SP: 20/1
20/1 P. Byrnes 11.9 p.u. in race won by Pinkerton 11.12 TIPP 23 APR 13rn beg.ch 2m 110yds Yld
33/1 HR117 P. Byrnes 10.10 fell in race won by Toto Too 11.9 NAAS 4 APR 10rn nov.hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 4/6Fav HR119 P. Byrnes 11.7 15L 2nd to Gold In The Rivers 11.12 LIM 24 MAR 9rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Hvy
7
SON OF HYPNOS (Ire)
Kevin John Smith
Owner
Kevin Michael Smith MEATH
Trainer
James Smith (7) Jockey
B,T, 15
Age 7
Recent Finishes 281458 Weight 11-06
Breeding g Bay by Morpheus - Top Dollar (Elusive Quality) Bred by Tally-Ho Stud Colours WHITE, black panel, halved sleeves, quartered cap
Bolted up at festival here but was not involved from revised mark latest; wants it quicker Probable SP: 25/1
Career record 47 runs, 6 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €56,458
Son Of Hypnos 3 flat wins €21,535.00 3 N.H. wins €23,010.00 C -- Handicap Rating 115
11/1 HR115 J. Smith 11.7 (BK) (TS) 25L 8th of 13 to Dame Rapide 11.8 FAIR 12 OCT hcp hdl (80-116)2m Gd
13/8Fav HR109 C.P. Millar 11.0 (BK) (TS) 8 1/4L 5th of 7 to Ricky Langford 9.9 DWNP 26 AUG Ext hcp chse 2m 1f 165yds Gd
7/2Fav HR69 W. Joyce 9.10 (BK) (TS) 2 1/4L 2 1/4L 2 1/2L 4th to Hidden Land (USA) 9.11 here 1 AUG 18rn hcp (50-70)1m 4f Yld
SOLDANTE (Ire)
P McCormack & David P McCormack & Sarah Glynn
Owner
Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH
Trainer
Eoin Walsh Jockey
TStrap, 39
Age 6 Recent Finishes 513-597 Weight 11-05
Breeding g Bay by Soldier of Fortune - Dantes Firth (Flemensfirth) Bred by Mr P McCormack
Colours RED, yellow stars, yellow sleeves, red stars, red cap, yellow star
Won maiden hurdle at Tramore on last season’s return; struggled since Cheltenham 3rd Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 10 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €13,528
17/2 HR77 R. Whearty 9.4 (BK) s/hd nk 3rd to Nibiru 9.3 DUN 18 OCT 12rn 1m 2f 150yds Std
50/1 HR80 D. King 9.11 (CP) (TS) 8 1/4L 9th of 13fn, 14rn to Natural Ruler 9.9 DUN 11 OCT hcp 1m 4f Std
22/1 HR82 J.M. Sheridan 8.13 (CP) (TS) 15L 8th of 9 to Soaring Monarch 9.5 LIST 23 SEP Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd
10 VISCHIO (Ire)
Goatsbridge Syndicate Owner
R Donohoe KILKENNY Trainer
Danny Mullins Jockey 11
Age 7
Recent Finishes 3804p2 Weight 11-02
Breeding f Bay by Holy Roman Emperor - Drifting Mist (Muhtathir)
Bred by Kildaragh Stud
Colours ROYAL BLUE & BLACK CHECK, black diamonds on sleeves, royal blue cap, black diamonds
Bounced back to form with narrow loss latest but has been reluctant to race last twice Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 57 runs, 8 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €123,654
Vischio 5 flat wins €57,820.00 3 N.H. wins €20,650.00 -- Handicap Rating 111 13/2 HR109 D.E. Mullins 11.2 1/2L 2nd to Hasten Slowly 11.0 PUN 16 OCT 9rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 59yds Gd/Yld
3/1Fav HR109 D.E. Mullins 10.7 p.u. in race won by Extensio 11.12 TIPP 6 OCT 9rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 50yds Gd/Yld 11/1 HR109 D.E. Mullins 12.0 s/hd s/hd 3 1/2L 4th to One Night Standard 11.8 LIST 22 SEP 16rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 2f Gd
11
MARY’S PRIDE (Ire)
Furniture Syndicate
Owner
Edward Cawley MEATH
Trainer
Mike O’Connor Jockey 15
Age 7 Recent Finishes p-21409 Weight 11-00
Breeding g Bay by Aizavoski - Ominous Outcast (Heron Island)
Bred by Arctic Tack Stud Colours WHITE, dark blue hoop, dark blue sleeves, white cap, red star
Returned with h’cap hurdle success but hasn’t built on that in 3 runs since Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 16 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €25,326
Mary’s Pride 3 N.H. wins €22,125.00 -- Handicap Rating 109
7/1 HR110 K.E Buckley 11.9 28L 9th of 13 to Dame Rapide 11.8 FAIR 12 OCT hcp hdl (80-116)2m Gd
9/2Fav HR111 K.E Buckley 11.9 26L 10th of 12fn, 13rn to First Dare 11.2 TRAM 18 SEP hcp hdl (80-116)2m 140yds Gd 11/2 HR111 J.C. Gainford 11.1 1/2L 5 1/2L 6L 4th to Major Barry 11.1 CK 5 AUG 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f Gd/Yld
12 RED BALL OF FIRE (Ire)
Sligo Sopranos Syndicate
Owner
Mark Michael McNiff SLIGO Trainer
Philip Donovan (5) Jockey
Blinkers, 16 Age 7
Recent Finishes 539455
Weight 11-00
Breeding f Bay by Canford Cliffs - Princess Glamour (Authorized) Bred by Oxford Racing Ltd Colours MAROON, white chevron, white cap, maroon spots
Recent chase starts suggest she’s in reasonable form but may need it quicker Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 34 runs, 3 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €40,784 Red Ball Of Fire 3 N.H. wins €22,125.00 -- Handicap Rating 109 13/2 HR108 C.M. Quirke 11.0 (BK) 17L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Boomslang (GB) 11.12 DWNP 11 OCT beg.ch 2m 3f 100yds Gd/Yld 11/1 HR109 P.T. Enright 11.7 (BK) 11L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Ceanndana 11.10 SLGO 2 OCT Ext hcp chse 2m 1f 120yds Gd 15/2 G. Brouder 11.5 (BK) nk 3/4L 4 3/4L 4th to Prairie Dancer 11.10 DWNP 26 AUG 6rn beg.ch 2m 3f 100yds Gd
13 THE LITTLE YANK (Ire)
Bitview Partnership Owner
John Patrick Ryan TIPPERARY
Trainer
Shane Fitzgerald Jockey
163
Age 9
Recent Finishes 6p5470
Weight 11-00
Breeding g Bay by Westerner - Long Walk Home (Presenting) Bred by Patrick & Morgan Cahalan Colours MAROON, dark blue & maroon striped sleeves, dark blue cap, maroon star
Tailed off over 3m when last seen and this trip on the sharp side for his return Probable SP: 25/1
Career record 75 runs, 6 wins, 23 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €144,641
The Little Yank 6 N.H. wins €46,634.50 -- Handicap Rating 109
6/1 HR112 D. King 10.2 50L last of 11 to Bardenstown Lad (GB) 11.3 KILB 17 MAY Ext hcp hdl 3m 50yds Gd 12/1 HR108 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.0 27L 7th of 11fn, 15rn to Brideswell Lad 11.8 KILL 12 MAY Ext hcp chse 3m 2f Gd/Yld
15/2 HR95 S.D. Torrens 10.8 p.u. in race won by Plain Or Battered 9.8 WEX 18 MAY 12rn hcp hdl 3m 50yds Sft 11/2 HR95 S.D. Torrens 10.7 10L 2nd to Ballycallan King 10.13 LIM 11 APR 8rn hcp hdl (80-116)2m Hvy 11/2 HR96 S.D. Torrens 10.8 16L 6th of 9 to Aodhan May 10.6 NAV 2 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Hvy CPiece ON No. 5 BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 7 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 8, 9 BLINKERS ON No. 12 Long Handicap: Rockbrook 9-13(139)
LAST YEAR 1st El Champo, 2nd Theonewedreamof, 3rd Ted Hastings TRAINER P J Rothwell WEIGHT 10-11 TIME 4m 8.30 secs GOING heavy
BETTING FORECAST 7-2 Wee Charlie, 6 Koori Star, 7 Whatsafellatodo, 15-2 Wajaaha, 10 Dont Go Yet, Timourid, 12 Red Ball Of Fire, Vischio, 14 Whiskeywealth, 20 Mary’s Pride, Rockbrook, Soldante, Summer Melody, Zoffanien, 25 Son Of Hypnos, The Little Yank
RACE RESULT
4.43pm RACE 8
(A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field))
An I.N.H. flat race for four years old fillies only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing.
About 2 miles 11 yards.
RACE PREDICTOR
PREDICTION:
RACE VERDICT
AL ARRIVEE An interesting bumper which features the debut of Al Boum Photo’s sister Al Arrivee and a couple of promising point-to-point recruits in Kabylia and Rock On By but preference is for TANGARA BAY, a clear second at Ballinrobe over the summer and who has her ground here. Twentyfourcarrot is another to consider. [Alan Hewison] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: TANGARA BAY
Next Best: Kabylia
1 ABSOLUTE BLISS (GB)
Paul Tobin
Owner Paul Tobin WATERFORD
Trainer
Mr E P O’Brien (5) Jockey 21
Age 4
Recent Finishes 073 Weight 11-05
Breeding f Bay by Sir Percy - Burton Ash (Diktat)
Bred by Mrs Caroline George Colours DARK GREEN, white hoop, white armlet, white cap, yellow star
Tipperary third a step in the right direction but more likely needed here Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 3 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €945
Absolute Bliss (GB)
80/1 Mr E.P. O’Brien 11.0 ns 3 3/4L 3rd to Hillhead Runner 10.12 TIPP 6 OCT 11rn Bumper 2m 50yds Gd/Yld
100/1 Mr Alan O’Sullivan 10.3 38L 7th of 8 to The Passing Wife (GB) 12.0 BELW 6 JUL Bumper 2m 1f 40yds Gd
25/1 Mr S. Tobin 10.10 28L last of 10 to Kalix Delabarriere (FR) 11.10 BAL 27 MAY Bumper 2m 120yds Gd
2 AL ARRIVEE (Fr)
Mrs J M Mullins
Owner
W P Mullins CARLOW
Trainer
Mr P W Mullins Jockey
Graiglore Limited
Owner
Peter Fahey KILDARE
Trainer
Mr A P Ryan (7) Jockey
Age 4
Recent Finishes Weight 11-05
Breeding f Chesnut by Tunis - Al Gane (Dom Alco)
Bred by M Emmanuel Clayeux Colours EMERALD GREEN, pink diamond & sleeves, white cap
Breeding f Bay by Hillstar - Kings Orchid (King’s Theatre)
Bred by Miss Michelle Bolger Colours ROYAL BLUE & LIGHT BLUE CHEVRONS, striped cap Encouraging
to feature Probable
Trifecta
4
The Race In Pink 4-Y-O Fillies (Pro/Am) Flat Race
KABYLIA (Fr)
Mrs J M Russell
Owner
Gavin Cromwell MEATH
Trainer
Mr D G Lavery Jockey 183
Age 4
Recent Finishes 2
Weight 11-05
Breeding f Bay by Muhtathir - Bejaya (Califet)
Bred by SUC E Bec De La Motte & J Bruneau De La Salle
Colours EMERALD GREEN, yellow stars on sleeves, yellow stars on cap
Points’ second made 165,000euros; market check Probable SP: 7/1
Kabylia (FR) (PtoP) 6/1 B O’Neill 2nd to Swing Davis (FR) LOUGHANMORE 27-APR-24 10r8f Mares Mdn 3m Gd/Yld
5 KILBARRY ACE (Ire)
Mrs Con O’Keeffe & Tadhg O’Sullivan & Anthony O’Keeffe
Owner
C O’Keeffe WATERFORD
Trainer
Mr D O’Connor
Jockey 23
Age 4
Recent Finishes 648
Weight 11-05
Breeding f Brown by Diamond Boy - Kilbarry Gem (Bob’s Return)
Bred by Legends Stud
Colours EMERALD GREEN, pink chevron, pink & emerald green diabolo on sleeves,pink cap
Naas promise back in April; too keen when stiff task on recent Gowran return Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 3 runs Prize-money earned €515 Kilbarry Ace
125/1 Mr B. O’Neill 11.6 43L 8th of 13 to Aruntothequeen 11.7 GOW 4 OCT Bumper 2m Gd 9/1 Mr J.L. Gleeson 10.11 1 1/2L 1 1/4L 3 3/4L 4th to Blue Mosque 10.9 NAAS 16 APR 8rn Bumper 2m 119yds Sft
9/2 Mr J.L. Gleeson 10.5 31L 6th of 8 to Glynn Brae 10.10 LEP 3 MAR Bumper 2m Sft
6
LITTLE BOO (Ire)
S Corrigan
Owner
Peter Fahey KILDARE
Trainer
Miss A B O’Connor Jockey
7
Age 4
Recent Finishes Weight 11-05
Breeding f Bay by Lucky Joe - Lady of Avalor (Persian Brave)
Bred by Mr Sean Corrigan
Colours WHITE, red hoop, royal blue sleeves & cap
Yard have a likely stronger contender here in Graigstar so best watched on debut Probable SP: 33/1
ROCK ON BY (GB)
Coffey & Browne Families
Owner
Paul Nolan WEXFORD
Trainer
Conor Smithers (7)
Jockey 231
Age 4
Recent Finishes f Weight 11-05
Breeding f Bay by Kayf Tara - Miss Rocco (Shirocco)
Bred by E R Hanbury Colours PURPLE, grey star & sleeves, purple cap
Points’ promise in March; will want a trip in time so may just need this experience Probable SP: 12/1
Rock On By (GB) (PtoP) 6/4FF J W Hendrick fell in race won by Kingston Queen LINGSTOWN 10-MAR-24 5r3f Mares Mdn 3m Sft
8
TANGARA BAY (Fr)
Dr S P Fitzgerald
Owner
Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD
Trainer
Mr J L Gleeson (3) Jockey
62
Age 4
Recent Finishes 2
Weight 11-05
Breeding f Bay by Choeur Du Nord - Love In Paradise (Dalakhani)
Bred by S A R L Ecurie des Charmes
Colours CREAM, emerald green cross sashes, diabolo on sleeves, emerald green cap
Ballinrobe debut second has ground to suit here and likely major player Probable SP: 11/4
Career record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,090 Tangara Bay (FR)
4/1 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.0 5 1/2L 2nd to Seo Linn 11.5 BAL 26 AUG 8rn Bumper 2m 87yds Sft
9 TWENTYFOURCARROT (GB)
S O’Neill
Owner
Declan Queally WATERFORD
Trainer
Mr R W Barron (5) Jockey
TStrap, 169
Age 4
Recent Finishes 36
Weight 11-05
Breeding f Chesnut by Balko - Naranja (Black Sam Bellamy)
Bred by Broadwell Stud
Colours BLACK, yellow sleeves, emerald green cap, pink star
Promise in the Spring makes her a player if forward enough after summer break Probable SP: 13/2
Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,100
Twentyfourcarrot (GB)
13/2 Mr J.C. Barry 11.2 (TS) 12L 6th of 17 to Churchfield Sunset 11.0 CK 11 MAY Bumper 2m 60yds Gd 20/1 Mr R.W. Barron 10.12 (TS) nk 1 1/2L 3rd to Farfromnowhere 11.4 WEX 25 APR 13rn Bumper 2m Gd/Yld TONGUESTRAP ON No. 9
LAST YEAR 1st Magical Annie, 2nd Glens Lullaby, 3rd Metkayina
TRAINER Barry J Fitzgerald WEIGHT 10-12 TIME 4m 9.60 secs GOING heavy
BETTING FORECAST 15-8 Al Arrivee, 11-4 Tangara Bay, 13-2 Twentyfourcarrot, 7 Kabylia, 10 Kilbarry Ace, 12 Rock On By, 14 Absolute Bliss, Graigstar, 33 Little Boo
RACE RESULT
TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS
RACE 1: 12.55pm
THE PURCHASE BY 3PM TODAY TO WINABMW.IE MARES MAIDEN HURDLE OF €12,500 (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (Generously sponsored by NBCRI) Winner will receive €7,500 (Penalty Value: €7,375), Second will receive €2,500,Third will receive €1,250, Fourth will receive €625, Fifth will receive €375, Sixth will receive €250. A hurdle for five years old and upwards mares only, maidens at starting. About 2 miles 11 yards. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 7lbs. (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5,000 bonus (€7,500 bonus if Irish bred and has not previously won a bonus payment in any race) should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme). Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 2: 1.30pm
THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF BEGINNERS STEEPLECHASE OF €15,500 (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€3,000)) Winner will receive €9,300 (Penalty Value: €9,145), Second will receive €3,100, Third will receive €1,550, Fourth will receive €775, Fifth will receive €465, Sixth will receive €310. A steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase that are EBF eligible. About 2 miles 6 furlongs 111 yards. €139.50 to enter, €15.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 2lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 3: 2.05pm
THE MARLIN HOTEL DUBLIN, SUPPORTING THE NATIONAL BREAST CANCER RESEARCH INSTITUTE HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €22,000 (Generously sponsored by the Marlin Hotel Dublin) Winner will receive €13,200 (Penalty Value: €12,980), Second will receive €4,400, Third will receive €2,200, Fourth will receive €1,100, Fifth will receive €660, Sixth will receive €440. An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards (140 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 6 furlongs 111 yards. €198 to enter, €22 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won. 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 22nd October. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 4: 2.35pm
THE COLM QUINN BMW HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €10,500 (0-102) (Generously sponsored by COLM QUINN BMW) Winner will receive €6,300 (Penalty Value: €6,195), Second will receive €2,100, Third will receive €1,050, Fourth will receive €525, Fifth will receive €315, Sixth will receive €210. An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-102. About 2 miles 6 furlongs 111 yards. €94.50 to enter, €10.50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each steeplechase won. Handicaps calculated 22nd October. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Weights raised by 1lb.
RACE 5: 3.08pm
THE €100 ANNUAL BADGE FOR GALWAY 2025 NOVICE HURDLE OF €14,000 Winner will receive €8,400 (Penalty Value: €8,260), Second will receive €2,800, Third will receive €1,400, Fourth will receive €700, Fifth will receive €420, Sixth will receive €280. A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards that have not won more than one hurdle race. About 2 miles 4 furlongs 156 yards. €126 to enter, €14 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 2lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 4lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 6: 3.43pm
THE GLENLO ABBEY HOTEL & ESTATE MAIDEN HURDLE OF €12,500 (Generously sponsored by Glenlo Abbey Hotel & Estate) Winner will receive €7,500 (Penalty Value: €7,375), Second will receive €2,500, Third will receive €1,250, Fourth will receive €625, Fifth will receive €375, Sixth will receive €250. A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 2 miles 5 furlongs 100 yards. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 10lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
RACE 7: 4.13pm
THE MULRYAN AUCTIONEERS HANDICAP HURDLE OF €15,000 (Generously sponsored by Mulryan Auctioneers) Winner will receive €9,000 (Penalty Value: €8,850), Second will receive €3,000, Third will receive €1,500, Fourth will receive €750, Fifth will receive €450, Sixth will receive €300. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (123 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 11 yards. €135 to enter, €15 extra if declared to run. PenaltiesWinner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. 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 22nd October. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Weights raised by 2lbs.
RACE 8: 4.43pm
THE RACE IN PINK 4-Y-O FILLIES (PRO/AM) FLAT RACE OF €10,000 (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) Winner will receive €6,000 (Penalty Value: €5,900), Second will receive €2,000, Third will receive €1,000, Fourth will receive €500, Fifth will receive €300, Sixth will receive €200. An I.N.H. flat race for four years old fillies only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. About 2 miles 11 yards. €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 5lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Professional Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (other than Apprentices) who have not lost the right to claim the 7lb allowance under Rule 52 (up to and including 23rd October) may also ride in this race. (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5,000 bonus (€7,500 bonus if Irish bred) should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme). Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.
Irish Racing’s Largest Sponsor
Irish Stallion Farms will contribute €3 million towards Irish prize-money in 2024, bringing our total investment to €60m since the foundation of the Irish EBF in 1983.
Irish European Breeders’ Fund
Greenhills, Kill, Naas, Co. Kildare W91 FY62
For further details, contact Nessa Joyce: T: 00 353 45 910 999 M: 00 353 85 7590970 E: info@irishebf.ie www.ebfstallions.com
