galway 9_9_24

UNDER THE I.N.H.S RULES

STEEPLECHASE, FLAT AND HURDLE RACES

SEPTEMBER FESTIVAL MEETING 2024

MONDAY (E) & TUESDAY (E), 9th & 10th September 2024

FIRST DAY Monday 9th September (E) 2024

MEMBERS OF GALWAY RACE COMMITTEE

Anthony M. Ryan (Chairman)

Peter M. Allen

Conal Kavanagh

Donal H. Gavin

Dr. Joey Costello

Frances Crowley

Dr. Colm O’Flaherty (Vice Chairman)

Dr. Tom McDonogh

F.T. Fahy

Zoë Fitzgerald

Paul Carey

HONORARY MEMBERS OF GALWAY RACE COMMITTEE

John Coyle OBE Pauline Gavin J.A. Higgins

Dr. Thomas McDonogh John Moloney D.K. Weld

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfilling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed.

The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:

Raceday Stewards: Mr. Niall Rooney, Mr. Justice Tony Hunt, Mr. Bryan F. Murphy, Dr. Tom McDonogh & Mr. A. Ring

Clerk of the Course: Mr. L. Wyer

Clerk of the Scales: Ms. P. Hassett

Starter: Mr. P. Moloney

Judge: Mr. D. Maher

Handicapper: Mr. A. Shaw

Stewards Secretaries: Mr. L. Walsh & Mr. H. Hynes

Medical Officers: Dr. G.M. Burke & Dr. A. McGoldrick

Veterinary Officer: Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.

Veterinary Assistants: Ms. C. Murphy & Ms. C.S. Murphy

Security Officers: Mr. D. Buckley

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

Hon. Medical Officers: Dr. Eugene O’Beirn

Hon. Surgeons: Mr. Eddie Myers MD, F.R.C.S.I., Prof. Kilian Walsh, F.R.C.S.I., Mr. Patrick J. O’Malley, MMsc F.R.C.S.I., Prof. Stephen Kearns M.D.F.R.C.S.I. (Tr.+Orth), Prof. Aiden Devitt Veterinary Surgeons:

Mr. E. T. O’Flynn, M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S., Mr. P. McManus, M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S., Mrs E O’Flynn M.V.B. Cert WEL, Mr. J.P. O’Donnell, M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S. Chief Executive:

Mr. Michael Moloney, Racecourse, Ballybrit, Galway. Phone: 091-700100

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Are you a first time racegoer, then this section is just for you! By going through some of the racing terminology, discussing some tips to enjoy your day and what you need to bring and do once you get here, this section will ensure you get the most from your day at the races at Galway Races.

Are you a first time racegoer, then this section is just for you! By going through some of the racing terminology, discussing some tips to enjoy your day and what you need to bring and do once you get here, this section will ensure you get the most from your day at the races at Galway Races.

Are you a first time racegoer, then this section is just for you! By going through some of the racing terminology, discussing some tips to enjoy your day and what you need to bring and do once you get here, this section will ensure you get the most from your day at the races at Galway Races.

Are you a first time racegoer, then this section is just for you! By going through some of the racing terminology, discussing some tips to enjoy your day and what you need to bring and do once you get here, this section will ensure you get the most from your day at the races at Galway Races.

Are you a first time racegoer, then this section is just for you! By going through some of the racing terminology, discussing some tips to enjoy your day and what you need to bring and do once you get here, this section will ensure you get the most from your day at the races at Galway Races.

Amateur: (rider) on race cards, their names are prefixed by Mr, Mrs, Captain, etc., to indicate their amateur status.

Amateur: (rider) on race cards, their names are prefixed by Mr, Mrs, Captain, etc., to indicate their amateur status.

Amateur: (rider) on race cards, their names are prefixed by Mr, Mrs, Captain, etc., to indicate their amateur status.

Amateur: (rider) on race cards, their names are prefixed by Mr, Mrs, Captain, etc., to indicate their amateur status.

Amateur: (rider) on race cards, their names are prefixed by Mr, Mrs, Captain, etc., to indicate their amateur status.

Apprentice: Young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while he or she is learning the business of race-riding.

Apprentice: Young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while he or she is learning the business of race-riding.

Apprentice: Young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while he or she is learning the business of race-riding.

Apprentice: Young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while he or she is learning the business of race-riding.

Best Turned Out: This is the prize given to the groom of the horse that is judged to look the best in the parade ring.

Apprentice: Young jockey tied by annually renewed contract to a licensed trainer while he or she is learning the business of race-riding.

Best Turned Out: This is the prize given to the groom of the horse that is judged to look the best in the parade ring.

Best Turned Out: This is the prize given to the groom of the horse that is judged to look the best in the parade ring.

Bit: A two-piece device that fits into the horse’s mouth and is attached to the reins. It allows the jockey to control and steer the horse.

Best Turned Out: This is the prize given to the groom of the horse that is judged to look the best in the parade ring.

Bit: A two-piece device that fits into the horse’s mouth and is attached to the reins. It allows the jockey to control and steer the horse.

Best Turned Out: This is the prize given to the groom of the horse that is judged to look the best in the parade ring.

Bit: A two-piece device that fits into the horse’s mouth and is attached to the reins. It allows the jockey to control and steer the horse.

Blinkers: A piece of equipment that goes over the horse’s head to restrict its vision and help it concentrate in a race.

Bit: A two-piece device that fits into the horse’s mouth and is attached to the reins. It allows the jockey to control and steer the horse.

Bit: A two-piece device that fits into the horse’s mouth and is attached to the reins. It allows the jockey to control and steer the horse.

Blinkers: A piece of equipment that goes over the horse’s head to restrict its vision and help it concentrate in a race.

Colt: Male, un-gelded horse up to four years old.

Blinkers: A piece of equipment that goes over the horse’s head to restrict its vision and help it concentrate in a race.

Colt: Male, un-gelded horse up to four years old.

Blinkers: A piece of equipment that goes over the horse’s head to restrict its vision and help it concentrate in a race.

Blinkers: A piece of equipment that goes over the horse’s head to restrict its vision and help it concentrate in a race.

Colt: Male, un-gelded horse up to four years old.

Colt: Male, un-gelded horse up to four years old.

Colt: Male, un-gelded horse up to four years old.

Conditional Jockey: The jumping equivalent of an apprentice. A young National Hunt jockey that can claim a weight allowance of up to 10lbs.

Conditional Jockey: The jumping equivalent of an apprentice. A young National Hunt jockey that can claim a weight allowance of up to 10lbs.

Dam: Mother of a horse.

Conditional Jockey: The jumping equivalent of an apprentice. A young National Hunt jockey that can claim a weight allowance of up to 10lbs.

Dam: Mother of a horse.

Conditional Jockey: The jumping equivalent of an apprentice. A young National Hunt jockey that can claim a weight allowance of up to 10lbs.

Conditional Jockey: The jumping equivalent of an apprentice. A young National Hunt jockey that can claim a weight allowance of up to 10lbs.

Dam: Mother of a horse.

Dam: Mother of a horse.

Dam: Mother of a horse.

Distance: The length of a race: 5 furlongs is the minimum and the 4 1⁄2 miles of the Grand National the longest. Also, the margin by which a horse wins or is beaten by the horse in front: this ranges from a short head to ‘by a distance’ (more than 30 lengths); a ‘length’ is measured from the horse’s nose to the start of its tail.

Distance: The length of a race: 5 furlongs is the minimum and the 4 1⁄2 miles of the Grand National the longest. Also, the margin by which a horse wins or is beaten by the horse in front: this ranges from a short head to ‘by a distance’ (more than 30 lengths); a ‘length’ is measured from the horse’s nose to the start of its tail.

Draw: For flat racing only, describes a horse’s position in the starting stalls, drawn randomly the day before.

Distance: The length of a race: 5 furlongs is the minimum and the 4 1⁄2 miles of the Grand National the longest. Also, the margin by which a horse wins or is beaten by the horse in front: this ranges from a short head to ‘by a distance’ (more than 30 lengths); a ‘length’ is measured from the horse’s nose to the start of its tail.

Draw: For flat racing only, describes a horse’s in the starting stalls, drawn randomly the day before.

Distance: The length of a race: 5 furlongs is the minimum and the 4 1⁄2 miles of the Grand National the longest. Also, the margin by which a horse wins or is beaten by the horse in front: this ranges from a short head to ‘by a distance’ (more than 30 lengths); a ‘length’ is measured from the horse’s nose to the start of its tail.

Distance: The length of a race: 5 furlongs is the minimum and the 4 1⁄2 miles of the Grand National the longest. Also, the margin by which a horse wins or is beaten by the horse in front: this ranges from a short head to ‘by a distance’ (more than 30 lengths); a ‘length’ is measured from the horse’s nose to the start of its tail.

Draw: For flat racing only, describes a horse’s position in the starting stalls, drawn randomly the day before.

Filly: female horse up to four years old.

Filly: female horse up to four years old.

Draw: For flat racing only, describes a horse’s position in the starting stalls, drawn randomly the day before.

Filly: female horse up to four years old.

Foal: Horse of either sex from the time of its birth until 1 January the following year.

Foal: Horse of either sex from the time of its birth until 1 January the following year.

Filly: female horse up to four years old.

Draw: For flat racing only, describes a horse’s position in the starting stalls, drawn randomly the day before.

Furlong: 220 yards (one eighth of a mile).

Foal: Horse of either sex from the time of its birth until 1 January the following year.

Foal: Horse of either sex from the time of its birth until 1 January the following year.

Filly: female horse up to four years old.

Furlong: 220 yards (one eighth of a mile).

Gelding: Castrated horse.

Furlong: 220 yards (one eighth of a mile).

Furlong: 220 yards (one eighth of a mile).

Gelding: Castrated horse.

Foal: Horse of either sex from the time of its birth until 1 January the following year.

Gelding: Castrated horse.

Furlong: 220 yards (one eighth of a mile).

Gelding: Castrated horse.

Gelding: Castrated horse.

Going: The description of conditions underfoot on the racecourse. Official Jockey Club going reports progress as follows: Heavy - soft - good to soft - good - good to firm - firm - hard.

Going: The description of conditions underfoot on the racecourse. Official Jockey Club going reports progress as follows: Heavy - soft - good to soft - good - good to firm - firm - hard.

Going: The description of conditions underfoot on the racecourse. Official Jockey Club going reports progress as follows: Heavy - soft - good to soft - good - good to firm - firm - hard.

Green: (of a horse) inexperienced.

Green: (of a horse) inexperienced.

Going: The description of conditions underfoot on the racecourse. Official Jockey Club going reports progress as follows: Heavy - soft - good to soft - good - good to firm - firm - hard.

Going: The description of conditions underfoot on the racecourse. Official Jockey Club going reports progress as follows: Heavy - soft - good to soft - good - good to firm - firm - hard.

Green: (of a horse) inexperienced.

Green: (of a horse) inexperienced.

Hand: Unit of four inches in which a horse’s height is measured, at the shoulder.

Hand: Unit of four inches in which a horse’s height is measured, at the shoulder.

Green: (of a horse) inexperienced.

Hand: Unit of four inches in which a horse’s height is measured, at the shoulder.

Hand: Unit of four inches in which a horse’s height is measured, at the shoulder.

Hand: Unit of four inches in which a horse’s height is measured, at the shoulder.

Handicap: A race in which the weights are calculated by an official assessor (called a handicapper). The better class horses carry the highest weights while the lesser class horses carry lower weights. The idea is to give all horses an equal chance of winning.

Handicap: A race in which the weights are calculated by an official assessor (called a handicapper). The better class horses carry the highest weights while the lesser class horses carry lower weights. The idea is to give all horses an equal chance of winning.

Handicap: A race in which the weights are calculated by an official assessor (called a handicapper). The better class horses carry the highest weights while the lesser class horses carry lower weights. The idea is to give all horses an equal chance of winning.

Handicap: A race in which the weights are calculated by an official assessor (called a handicapper). The better class horses carry the highest weights while the lesser class horses carry lower weights. The idea is to give all horses an equal chance of winning.

Handicap: A race in which the weights are calculated by an official assessor (called a handicapper). The better class horses carry the highest weights while the lesser class horses carry lower weights. The idea is to give all horses an equal chance of winning.

Judge: Official responsible for declaring the finishing order of a race and the distances between the runners.

Judge: Official responsible for declaring the finishing order of a race and the distances between the runners.

Judge: Official responsible for declaring the finishing order of a race and the distances between the runners.

Judge: Official responsible for declaring the finishing order of a race and the distances between the runners.

Maiden: Horse which has not won a race.

Maiden: Horse which has not won a race.

Judge: Official responsible for declaring the finishing order of a race and the distances between the runners.

Maiden: Horse which has not won a race.

Maiden: Horse which has not won a race.

Maiden: Horse which has not won a race.

Mare: Female horse five years and over.

Mare: Female horse five years and over.

Mare: Female horse five years and over.

Mare: Female horse five years and over.

Mare: Female horse five years and over.

Off the Bit/Off the Bridle: Describes a horse being pushed along by his jockey, losing contact with the bit in his mouth.

Off the Bit/Off the Bridle: Describes a horse being pushed along by his jockey, losing contact with the bit in his mouth.

Off the Bit/Off the Bridle: Describes a horse being pushed along by his jockey, losing contact with the bit in his mouth.

Off the Bit/Off the Bridle: Describes a horse being pushed along by his jockey, losing contact with the bit in his mouth.

Off the Bit/Off the Bridle: Describes a horse being pushed along by his jockey, losing contact with the bit in his mouth.

On the Bit/On the Bridle: Describes a horse going well within himself, still having a grip on the bit.

On the Bit/On the Bridle: Describes a horse going well within himself, still having a grip on the bit.

On the Bit/On the Bridle: Describes a horse going well within himself, still having a grip on the bit.

On the Bit/On the Bridle: Describes a horse going well within himself, still having a grip on the bit.

On the Bit/On the Bridle: Describes a horse going well within himself, still having a grip on the bit.

Pace: ‘Up with the pace’ means close to the leaders; ‘off the pace’ means some way behind the leaders.

Pace: ‘Up with the pace’ means close to the leaders; ‘off the pace’ means some way behind the leaders.

Pace: ‘Up with the pace’ means close to the leaders; ‘off the pace’ means some way behind the leaders.

Pace: ‘Up with the pace’ means close to the leaders; ‘off the pace’ means some way behind the leaders.

Pace: ‘Up with the pace’ means close to the leaders; ‘off the pace’ means some way behind the leaders.

Pattern: The elite races, divided in Flat racing into Groups One, Two, Three and Listed; and in Jumping into Grades One,Two and Three.

Pattern: The elite races, divided in Flat racing into Groups One, Two, Three and Listed; and in Jumping into Grades One,Two and Three.

Pattern: The elite races, divided in Flat racing into Groups One, Two, Three and Listed; and in Jumping into Grades One,Two and Three.

Pattern: The elite races, divided in Flat racing into Groups One, Two, Three and Listed; and in Jumping into Grades One,Two and Three.

Photo Finish: Electronic photographic device which determines minimal distances in a close finish.

Pattern: The elite races, divided in Flat racing into Groups One, Two, Three and Listed; and in Jumping into Grades One,Two and Three.

Photo Finish: Electronic photographic device which determines minimal distances in a close finish.

Scope: The potential for physical development in a horse.

Photo Finish: Electronic photographic device which determines minimal distances in a close finish.

Photo Finish: Electronic photographic device which determines minimal distances in a close finish.

Scope: The potential for physical development in a horse.

Photo Finish: Electronic photographic device which determines minimal distances in a close finish.

Sire: Father of a horse.

Scope: The potential for physical development in a horse.

Scope: The potential for physical development in a horse.

Scope: The potential for physical development in a horse.

Sire: Father of a horse.

Sire: Father of a horse.

Sire: Father of a horse.

Sire: Father of a horse.

Stewards: The panel of men and women - usually a total of four - who are responsible for seeing that the Rules of Racing are adhered to.

Stewards: The panel of men and women - usually a total of four - who are responsible for seeing that the Rules of Racing are adhered to.

Stewards: The panel of men and women - usually a total of four - who are responsible for seeing that the Rules of Racing are adhered to.

Stewards Enquiry: Enquiry by the stewards into the running of a race.

Stewards Enquiry: Enquiry by the stewards into the running of a race.

Stewards Enquiry: Enquiry by the stewards into the running of a race.

Stewards: The panel of men and women - usually a total of four - who are responsible for seeing that the Rules of Racing are adhered to. Stewards Enquiry: Enquiry by the stewards into the running of a race.

Stewards: The panel of men and women - usually a total of four - who are responsible for seeing that the Rules of Racing are adhered to.

Stewards Enquiry: Enquiry by the stewards into the running of a race.

Weigh In/ Weigh Out: Weighing of jockey before and after a race to ensure that the correct weight has been carried; the announcement ‘weighed in’ signals that the result is official, and all bets can be settled.

Weigh In/ Weigh Out: Weighing of jockey before and after a race to ensure that the correct weight has been carried; the announcement ‘weighed in’ signals that the result is official, and all bets can be settled.

Weigh In/ Weigh Out: Weighing of jockey before and after a race to ensure that the correct weight has been carried; the announcement ‘weighed in’ signals that the result is official, and all bets can be settled.

Weigh In/ Weigh Out: Weighing of jockey before and after a race to ensure that the correct weight has been carried; the announcement ‘weighed in’ signals that the result is official, and all bets can be settled.

Weigh In/ Weigh Out: Weighing of jockey before and after a race to ensure that the correct weight has been carried; the announcement ‘weighed in’ signals that the result is official, and all bets can be settled.

Yearling: Horse of either sex from 1 January to 31 December of the year following its birth.

Yearling: Horse of either sex from 1 January to 31 December of the year following its birth.

Yearling: Horse of either sex from 1 January to 31 December of the year following its birth.

Yearling: Horse of either sex from 1 January to 31 December of the year following its birth.

Yearling: Horse of either sex from 1 January to 31 December of the year following its birth.

• In the event of today’s meeting being abandoned before the start of the 2nd race patrons will be issued with a voucher to the value of today’s admission charge, which can be redeemed to that value ONLY to gain entry at any one of our next race meetings. Should the meeting be abandoned after the start of the 2nd race there will be no refunds made. In either event there will be no cash refunds.

• Children under 14 years will not be permitted in the Parade Ring.

• Withdrawn Horses - For details regarding Withdrawn Horses, please contact the H.R.I. Levy Office at the racecourse.

• Every care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of this card and no responsibility can be accepted for errors or omissions.

• Bottles,Glasses,Cans - Patrons please do not take drinks outside bar areas as they cause accidents. Your co-operation would be greatly appreciated.

Galway Race Committee wish to acknowledge with thanks today’s sponsors: Deacy Gilligan

Kenny Developments

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3.20pm RACE 1

The Kenny Developments Maiden Hurdle

(Generously sponsored by Kenny Developments)

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 2 miles 160 yards.

RACE PREDICTOR

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

(including eg current form, ratings and going.)

PREDICTION: PORTCAMMON

RACE VERDICT

The hurdling debutant Portcammon should make his presence felt for his top yard and The Mediator and Olympy De Cerisy both have solid place claims, as does Leave In Secret. Itsalladream could go well at a price and the well-bred Between Friends is worth a market check. However, narrow preference is for APPLE’S OF BRESIL. This is looks easier than the maiden hurdle he contested here in August and the drying ground is in his favour. [Dave Stephens] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: APPLE’S OF BRESIl Next Best: Portcammon

NO / COLOURS HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

1 APPLE’S OF BRESIL (Fr)

Tim O’Driscoll & Barry Connell Owner

Barry Connell KILDARE Trainer

Michael O’Sullivan Jockey

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

TStrap, 37

Age 6

Recent Finishes 733-14

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Grey by Blue Bresil - Take A Chance (Take Risks)

Bred by M Frederic Fournier

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

Fourth over C&D in stronger maiden hurdle in August, drying ground to suit, leading claims Probable SP: 100/30

Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €9,623 Apple’s Of Bresil (FR) 1 N.H. win €6,195.00

16/5 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 (TS) 1 3/4L 4 1/4L 1L 4th to Jackfinbar (FR) 11.12 here 3 AUG 20rn mdn hdl 2m 175yds Yld

5/2 Mr F. Maguire 12.0 (TS) won 3/4L 5L from Wild Mandate 11.0 and Chart Topper (FR) 12.0 SLGO 7 JUL 10rn Bumper 2m 2f 59yds Gd 4/1 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 25L 5 1/2L 3rd to Ballyburn 11.12 LEP 29 DEC 23 8rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy

2 ITSALLADREAM (Ire)

Natalie Gilligan Owner

Paul John Gilligan GALWAY Trainer

Jack Gilligan (7) Jockey Hood, 16 Age 5

Recent Finishes 7p-533 Weight 11-12

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

Locally trained, decent efforts in first two maiden hurdles, minor place claims again Probable SP: 18/1

Career record 2 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €1,845 Itsalladream

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

2m 100yds Gd 25/1 J.G. Gilligan 10.11 (H) 19L 1 3/4L 3rd to Zariygann 11.1 ROS 6 AUG 16rn

(PtoP) 6/1 B Lawless 7 1/2L 5th to Break The Boundary

The Kenny Developments Maiden Hurdle

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LEAVE IN SECRET (Ire)

Alberta Capital Ltd

Owner

Thomas Gibney MEATH

Trainer

Darragh O’Keeffe Jockey 17

Age 5

Recent Finishes f-p3334

Weight 11-12

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

Bred by Daniel Doran Jr

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

Placed in maiden hurdles, good run in bumper here last month, place claims if stays dry Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 4 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €4,065 Leave In Secret

11/4 Mr F.R. Buckley 11.10 3/4L 3 1/4L 7L 4th to Miss Dishy 11.5 KILB 23 AUG 12rn Bumper 2m Gd/Yld

10/1 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.9 3 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Brave Crogha (FR) 12.0 here 1 AUG 13rn Bumper 2m 2f Gd 14/1 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 2 1/4L 10L 3rd to Disco Dancer 11.5 CK 5 JUL 15rn mdn hdl 2m 190yds Gd

4

NOTHINGTOSEEHERE (Ire)

Gerard J Murphy

Owner

Cian Collins MEATH

Trainer

Jordan Gainford Jockey

Age 5

Recent Finishes

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Gatewood - Definite Giardini (Definite Article) Bred by G Murphy & K McDonagh Colours WHITE, maroon epaulettes, maroon star on cap

Gatewood gelding out of an unraced Definite Article dam, best watched on hurdling bow Probable SP: 40/1

5 OLYMPY DE CERISY (Fr)

O’Rourke Construction Ltd

Owner

Declan Queally WATERFORD

Trainer

Shane Fitzgerald Jockey

TStrap, 143

Age 5

Recent Finishes 1-322

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Brametot - Gospel Mind (Nayef)

Bred by M Olivier Varin & Mme Severine Humbert Colours ROYAL BLUE, yellow star, yellow stars on sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow stars

Useful form in bumpers, hood removed for hurdling bow, chance but drying ground a worry Probable SP: 4/1

Career record 3 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €5,245 Olympy De Cerisy (FR) 11/10Fav Mr R.W. Barron 11.9 (H) (TS) 9L 2nd to Ballygunner Castle 12.0 LIM 19 APR 6rn Bumper 2m 3f Sft/Hvy 13/2 Mr D.L. Queally 12.0 6L 2nd to Cantico 12.0 NAV 11 FEB 5rn Bumper 1m 7f 150yds Hvy 8/11Fav Mr J.W. Hendrick 11.3 6 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to The Dancing Tree 12.0 LIM 30 JAN 5rn Bumper 2m Hvy

6

PORTCAMMON (Ire)

Dr S P Fitzgerald Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer

Danny Mullins Jockey

36

Age 5

Recent Finishes 1-4

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Reliable Man - Desert Red (Green Desert) Bred by Cherryvalley Farms

Colours CREAM, emerald green cross sashes, diabolo on sleeves, emerald green cap

Bumper winner, placed here in that sphere last month, top yard, dangerous to discount Probable SP: 9/4 Career record 2 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €7,285 Portcammon 1 N.H. win €6,490.00 11/4 Miss J. Townend 12.0 4 1/4L hd 1 1/4L 4th to The Passing Wife (GB) 12.3 here 4 AUG 8rn Bumper 2m Sft 4/5Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.10 won 4 3/4L 4 3/4L from Jackson Lamb 11.3 and Smiling Bess 11.3 ROS 8 AUG 23 11rn Bumper 1m 7f 58yds Yld

7

RAG N BONE (Ire)

Aiden Devaney Owner

Michael Butler KILKENNY Trainer

Hugh Morgan Jockey 123

Age 7

Recent Finishes pp52u Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Mahler - Rocella (Goofalik)

Bred by Alan O’Brien

Colours MAROON, white cross of lorraine, white sleeves, maroon chevrons, white cap

Placed in a point-to-point, unseated in hunter chase on Rules debut, tongue tie off, watch Probable SP: 66/1 Career record 1 runs

Rag N Bone

28/1 Mr J.C. Barry 11.6 (TS) u.r. in race won by Grange Soldier 11.9 TIPP 9 MAY 10rn hnt.ch 2m 7f 80yds Yld (PtoP) 6/1 Ms C G Butler 2L 2nd to Manlikemike TATTERSALLS 21-APR-24 5r4f Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 7/1 J C Barry 26L 5th to The Brickey Ranger LISRONAGH 24-MAR-24 9r6f Mdn 3m Hvy

STORM STEPS (Ire)

Miss Joan Brennan Owner

Patrick Martin MEATH Trainer

Jack Kearney (5) Jockey

H,T, 17

Age 9

Recent Finishes -090-80

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Brown by Footstepsinthesand - Travel Treat (Kalanisi)

Bred by James J Monaghan

Colours EMERALD GREEN, emerald green & white hooped sleeves, orange & white quartered cap

Four time flat winner, no impact first two hurdle runs, may be one for handicaps Probable SP: 100/1 Career record 40 runs, 4 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €36,452 Storm Steps 4 flat wins €23,600.00 100/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 (H) (TS) 39L 11th of 14 to Luckinthecity (GB) 11.12 KILB 23 AUG mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 150/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 (H) (TS) 69L 8th of 11fn, 12rn to Amanha (FR) 10.11 ROS 6 AUG mdn hdl 1m 7f 100yds Yld/Sft 12/1 HR62 J. Kearney 10.0 (TS) 11L 10th of 13 to Sioux Princess (GB) 9.3 DUN 17 NOV 23 hcp (47-65)1m 4f Std

3.20pm RACE 1

9

THE MEDIATOR (Ire)

Mrs Sheila O’Ryan & John F Doyle & Dee

L’Estrange & Grant Leon

Owner

Gordon Elliott MEATH

Trainer

Jack Kennedy Jockey

Blinkers, 5

Age 7

Recent Finishes 4-04533

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Brown by Maxios - All About Love (Winged Love)

Bred by The Loving Partnership Colours YELLOW, light green sleeves & cap

Placed four times over hurdles, good flat run here last month, now blinkered, chance Probable SP: 9/2

Career record 15 runs, 1 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €19,043

The Mediator 1 N.H. win €7,080.00

100/30 J.W. Kennedy 11.12 1/2L 3 3/4L 3rd to Has Me Dreaming 11.4 KILB 4 SEP 14rn mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld

13/2 Sam Ewing 11.12 1 3/4L 9L 3rd to Step Out 11.4 DWNP 11 AUG 11rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 180yds Gd

20/1 HR72 L.F. Roche 9.8 4 1/2L 5th of 17 to Busselton (FR) 10.2 here 31 JUL hcp (50-80)2m 110yds Yld

10 WAY DOWN SOUTH (Ire)

Gillian Scott

Owner

Gillian Scott LIMERICK

Trainer

Phillip Enright Jockey 16

Career record 2 runs

Way Down South

Age 5 Recent Finishes u3-3109 Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Ocovango - Roundhill (Presenting) Bred by Roundhill Syndicate Colours EMERALD GREEN, black hoop, black sleeves, white cap

Point-to-point winner, well-beaten both starts under Rules, can only watch for now Probable SP: 100/1

125/1 D. King 11.4 54L 9th of 13fn, 14rn to Where’s My Jet 11.12 KILL 24 AUG mdn hdl 2m 100yds Gd 50/1 P.T. Enright 11.12 88L 15th of 18 to Lightkeeper 11.12 here 31 JUL mdn hdl 2m 5f 11yds Gd (PtoP) 7/1 H P Goff won 1/2L 16L from Newtown Rambler and Copshill Rock (FR) BALLYSTEEN 27-APR-24 14r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Yld

11 BANNER BOY (Ire)

G P O’Gara

Owner

Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH

Trainer

Eoin Walsh

Jockey

12

Age 4

Recent Finishes Weight 11-10

Breeding g Bay by Idaho - Dual Destination (Dubai Destination)

Bred by Gabriel O’Gara

Colours YELLOW, royal blue star, striped cap

Idaho gelding, dam related to 2m3f-3m2f winner, yard 7/120 in maiden hurdles, watch Probable SP: 33/1

DESERT HAVEN (GB)

Knockmore Syndicate

Owner

Noel Meade MEATH

Trainer

Sam Ewing

Jockey

TStrap, 7

Age 4

Recent Finishes 0-12600

Weight 11-10

Breeding g Bay by Oasis Dream - Fantacise (Pivotal)

Bred by Bearstone Stud Colours YELLOW, royal blue stars, white sleeves, yellow cap, royal blue stars

Two-time winner over 7f on the Flat, poor runs the last twice, stamina concerns Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 17 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €28,500 Desert Haven (GB) 2 flat wins €17,405.00

14/1 HR80 R. Whearty 9.5 (CP) (TS) 30L last of 12 to Merisi Diamond 8.12 ROS 2 SEP hcp 7f 94yds Sft/Hvy

12/1 HR81 N.J. Ryan 9.8 (TS) 21L 11th of 14 to Sea Eagle (GB) 9.13 ROS 20 AUG Ext hcp 7f 111yds Hvy

3/1 HR83 R. Whearty 9.0 13L 6th of 8 to Current Option 8.13 FAIR 7 JUN hcp 7f Gd

13

MOUNT MANDELA (Ire)

Blind Squirrels Syndicate Owner

P J Rothwell WICKLOW

Trainer

James O’Sullivan Jockey 19

Age 4

Recent Finishes u474 Weight 11-10

Breeding g Bay by Mount Nelson - Golden Flowerpower (King’s Theatre)

Bred by Ms M Kavanagh

Colours BLACK, black & pink check sleeves, check cap

0-2 in point-to-points and 0-2 in bumpers; drying ground a plus, best watched Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 2 runs Prize-money earned €400

Mount Mandela

15/2 Miss P. Elvin 11.3 4 1/2L 4L 4 3/4L 4th to High Court Cave 11.3 SLGO 21 AUG 7rn Bumper 2m 2f 109yds Sft

16/1 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.5 13L 7th of 14 to Delta Force (GB) 11.5 here 29 JUL Bumper 2m 130yds Gd (PtoP) 5/1 J Dunne 2L 4th to Sergeant Fury BARTLEMY 12-MAY-24 11r8f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd/Yld

14 OH SO CHARMING (GB)

Sean Browne

Owner

Declan Queally WATERFORD

Trainer

Liam McKenna (5) Jockey

Hood, 25

Age 4

Recent Finishes 670-588

Weight 11-10

Breeding g Bay by Charm Spirit - Scattered Petals (Dark Angel)

Bred by Penhill Stud Colours WHITE & RED DIABOLO, white sleeves, red & white check cap Yard probably has stronger claims with Olympy De Cerisy but he could outrun his odds Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 9 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €8,607 Oh So Charming (GB) 1 flat win €6,428.50 -- Handicap Rating 105

20/1 L.A. McKenna 11.2 (H) 16L 8th of 14 to Hasten Slowly 11.0 TRAM 15 AUG mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 9/2 S. Fitzgerald 11.6 (H) 8 1/4L 8th of 12 to Win Some Lose Some 11.4 KILB 17 MAY mdn hdl 2m 3f Gd/Yld 20/1 S. Fitzgerald 11.7 (H) (TS) 9L 5th of 13 to Barrier (FR) 10.6 TRAM 21 APR mdn hdl 2m 130yds Yld

The Kenny Developments Maiden Hurdle

15

STILY (Fr)

Michael J McDonagh

Owner

Michael J McDonagh CLARE

Trainer

Cian Quirke (5) Jockey 176

Age 4

Recent Finishes p Weight 11-10

Breeding g Bay by Clovis Du Berlais - Kauto Etoilee (Saint Cyrien)

Bred by JL D’Argentre

Colours EMERALD GREEN, white disc & sleeves, yellow & red striped cap

Half-brother to three time winner for yard; pulled up in point-to-point, others preferred Probable SP: 33/1

Stily (FR) (PtoP) 8/1 A P Ryan p.u. in race won by Mossy Fen Road BALLYRAGGET 17-MAR-24 8r4f Gelds Mdn 3m Hvy

16

ELAFONISI (Ire)

Westpark Owner

Terence O’Brien CORK

Trainer

Age 5

Recent Finishes 32 Weight 11-05

John Shinnick (5) Jockey 120

Breeding f Bay by Doyen - Dendelady (Presenting)

Bred by Mr Gerard Hickey

Colours EMERALD GREEN, red sleeves, emerald green cap, red star

Placed in point-to-points, modest form but yard in-form so worth a market check Probable SP: 20/1

Elafonisi (PtoP) 1/1FF D Allen 10L 2nd to Parisian Fashion BARTLEMY 12-MAY-24 12r7f Mares Mdn 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 2/1FF J G Murphy 3rd to Miss Penny Copper CURRAGHMORE 20-APR-24 15r7f Mares Mdn 3m Yld

17 SIUL MOLLY SIUL (Ire)

Hayes Carroll Partnership Owner

Mrs Jayne Hearne WATERFORD Trainer

Ian Power Jockey

Hood,

Age 5

Recent Finishes Weight 11-05

Breeding f Bay by Bullet Train - Shuil A Maidin (Good Thyne)

Bred by J Foley

Colours EMERALD GREEN, orange stars, orange sleeves, white cap

Bullet train mare is related to winners; hooded for debut; market check advised Probable SP: 66/1

18 WILLWETAKEHER (Ire)

Jamie Dwyer Owner

Tom Dreaper MEATH

Trainer

Patrick M O’Brien (7) Jockey

Career record 1 runs

Willwetakeher

TStrap, 14

Age 5

Recent Finishes p7

Weight 11-05

Breeding f Bay by Mount Nelson - Elusive Ivy (Elusive City) Bred by Alymer Stud

Colours EMERALD GREEN, royal blue sleeves, royal blue & emerald green striped cap

Well-beaten at 150-1 on hurdling debut, tongue tie retained, an unlikely winner Probable SP: 150/1

150/1 P.M. O’Brien 10.12 (TS) 77L 7th of 12fn, 13rn to Chart Topper (FR) 11.12 DWNP 26 AUG mdn hdl 2m 1f 165yds Gd (PtoP) 6/1 J Dunne p.u. in race won by Ocean Brew TYRELLA 02-MAR-24 12r5f Mares Mdn 3m Yld

19 BETWEEN FRIENDS (Ire)

John P McManus Owner

E Bolger LIMERICK

Trainer

Mark Walsh Jockey

Age 4

Recent Finishes Weight 11-03

Breeding f Bay by Milan - The Organist (Alkaadhem)

Bred by Mrs Noreen McManus

Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

Milan debutante, from family of Regal Encore, nicely bred, in good hands, check market Probable SP: 16/1

20 FLORIDA TAIGA (Ire)

D N Keogh Partnership Owner

S M Duffy LAOIS Trainer

Peter Smithers (7) Jockey

TStrap, 54

Age 4

Recent Finishes 66-7007

Weight 11-03

Breeding f Bay by Free Eagle - Antique Platinum (Holy Roman Emperor)

Bred by Moyglare Stud Farms Ltd Colours BLACK, black cap, pink star 0-13 on the Flat, related to a 2m hurdle winner but probably best watched on hurdling bow Probable SP: 100/1 Career record 13 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,058

Florida Taiga

28/1 HR51 J.A. Heffernan 9.2 (CP) (TS) 7L 7th of 9 to Molly Hall 8.12 KILL 17 JUL hcp (47-65)1m 3f 103yds Gd

80/1 HR55 J.A. Heffernan 9.7 (CP) (TS) 17L 14th of 21fn, 22rn to Silkies Sib 9.7 LEP 13 JUN hcp (47-65)1m 1f Gd/Yld 100/1 HR58 Mr J. Younge 10.2 (CP) (TS) 22L last of 10 to Enniskerry 11.0 LIST 2 JUN 1m 5f 80yds Gd

21

THREE TRIBES (Ire)

Paul Tom Austin Syndicate

Owner

Barry T Murphy GALWAY

Trainer

Robbie Geoghegan (7)

Jockey

Career record 1 runs

Three Tribes

RESERVES

Hood, 14

Age 7

Recent Finishes 0 Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Ocovango - Maria Sophia (Strategic Prince)

Bred by Gearoid Connaughton Colours ROYAL BLUE, red sash, black cap

Hooded for debut and was beaten 120l at 80-1, hard to fancy; reserve Probable SP: No Odds

80/1 R.P. Geoghegan 11.8 (H) 10th of 13fn, 14rn to Tell Me This 11.1 BAL 26 AUG mdn hdl 2m 2f 52yds Yld/Sft

22 GETAWAY BLONDIE (Ire)

Margaret Bourke

Owner

Adrian Sexton KILDARE

Trainer

Harry Sexton (7)

Jockey

Career record 2 runs

Getaway Blondie

Blinkers, 30

Age 4

Recent Finishes 8p Weight 11-10

Breeding g Chesnut by Getaway - Three Blondes (Oscar)

Bred by P Bourke A Cummins & G Mullin Colours WHITE, yellow star, yellow star on cap

Tailed off in a bumper; pulled up only start over hurdles, blinkers go on; reserve Probable SP: No Odds

200/1 H.E. Sexton 10.8 (CP) p.u. in race won by Four Clean Aces 11.5 KILB 10 AUG 14rn mdn hdl 2m 3f Gd/Yld

40/1 Mr C. Lamon 10.10 last of 8 to The Passing Wife (GB) 12.0 BELW 6 JUL Bumper 2m 1f 40yds Gd

23

IT’S HIS LIFE (Ire)

Festival Dreamers Syndicate

Owner

Peter Fahey KILDARE

Trainer

Jockey 40

Age 6

Recent Finishes p/-0 Weight 11-12

Breeding g Chesnut by Champs Elysees - Generous Girl (Generous) Bred by Mr Peter Murphy Colours MAROON & WHITE STRIPES, white stars on sleeves, yellow cap

Pulled up in a point-to-point; last here over 2m5f beaten 122l on hurdling debut; reserve Probable SP: No Odds Career record 1 runs

It’s His Life

100/1 Sam Ewing 11.12 last of 18 to Lightkeeper 11.12 here 31 JUL mdn hdl 2m 5f 11yds Gd (PtoP) 12/1 J Dunne p.u. in race won by The Hero Next Door KIRKISTOWN 19-NOV-22 13r7f Mdn 3m Yld/Sft TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1, 5, 12, 18, 20 HOOD ON No. 2, 14, 17, 21 H,T ON No. 8 BLINKERS ON No. 9, 22

LAST YEAR 1st Alvaniy, 2nd Whimsy, 3rd Team Of Firsts TRAINER W P Mullins WEIGHT 11-12 TIME 4 min. 9.6 sec. GOING Soft

BETTING FORECAST 5

RACE RESULT

Galway LEADING TRAINERS SINCE 2020

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 W P Mullins (Portcammon, Galway 3:20) has saddled 5 winners from 19 runners in the past 14 days. That’s a 26% strike-rate. Source: Racing Post

3.55pm RACE 2

(Generously sponsored by Anglo Printers)

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-109.

About 2 miles 160 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: ONLY ONE PLAN

RACE VERDICT

A minefield. Granpa Ger has gone close on his last two starts and once the ground dries out he should be on the premises. Tomas O Maille was runner up in this last year and is closely matched with In For The Night on their meeting at Ballinrobe last month. They should both be thereabouts. However, marginal preference is for GEKKOTA. He was third in this in 2023 off 5lb higher, he shaped nicely at Wexford last month and he is weighted to turn last year’s form with Tomas O Maille around. Burru, Mephisto and Gustavo Goodway are others with chances in a wide open race. [Dave Stephens] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION:

NO / COLOURS HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

1 DEPARTMENT OF WAR (Ire)

Patrick F Kehoe

Owner

Dermot Anthony McLoughlin MEATH

Trainer

Michael Molloy (7)

Jockey

TStrap, 344

Age 9

Recent Finishes 30/-8p-

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Chesnut by Declaration Of War - Danetime Out (Danetime)

Bred by BEC Bloodstock

Colours PURPLE, yellow sleeves, striped cap

Stopped quickly last run over hurdles, can only be watched on first run for new yard Probable SP: 40/1

Career record 11 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €18,741

Department Of War 1 flat win €5,145.80 1 N.H. win €6,501.00 -- Handicap Rating 105

100/1 HR112 R.T. Dunne 10.10 (TS) p.u. in race won by Royal Eagle 11.12 TIPP 1 OCT 23 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 50yds Yld/Sft

80/1 HR76 Mr Alan O’Sullivan 10.7 (TS) 29L last of 8 to Party Central 10.9 BELW 6 JUL 23 1m 4f 52yds Yld

66/1 HR125 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.9 (H) (TS) last of 13fn, 15rn to Winner Takes Itall (FR) 10.0 BELW 3 JUL 21 hcp hdl 2m 188yds Gd

2

WHATSAFELLATODO (Ire)

Joseph Daniels

Owner

Richard James Daniels GALWAY

Trainer

J J Slevin

Jockey 99

Age 11 Recent Finishes -13-426 Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Beneficial - Carrowmore Queen (Montelimar) Bred by Joseph Daniels Colours BLACK, emerald green diamond & sleeves, emerald green diamond on cap

Handicap chase winner at Ballinrobe in May, good run over hurdles here in July, chance Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 14 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 21 % Prize-money earned €41,395 Whatsafellatodo 3 N.H. wins €32,232.00 C -- Handicap Rating 105

3/1Fav HR111 J.J. Slevin 11.5 21L 6th of 8fn, 11rn to Mousey

The angloprinters.ie Handicap Hurdle (80-109)

3

LIBERATED LIGHT (Ire)

Mrs Claire Gleeson

Owner

John E & Thomas Kiely WATERFORD Trainer

Mr J L Gleeson (5) Jockey 35

Age 5

Recent Finishes 08-4403

Weight 11-11

Breeding g Bay by Muhaarar - Hikari (Galileo)

Bred by Brucetown Farms Ltd

Colours WHITE, royal blue halved sleeves, royal blue cap

Best hurdle run to date at Cork last time, up 1lb and dropped in trip, don’t discount Probable SP: 17/2

Career record 18 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €15,514 Liberated Light 1 flat win €6,785.00 -- Handicap Rating 104

10/1 HR103 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.3 2 1/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Gabriel Ranger 11.4 CK 5 AUG 15rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 2f 100yds Gd/Yld 10/1 HR104 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.4 28L 15th of 17fn, 18rn to Mary’s Pride 11.10 TIPP 4 JUL hcp hdl (80-109)2m Yld 13/2 HR70 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.2 15L 1/2L 1 3/4L 4th to Wrecking Ball Paul 11.2 DUN 1 MAR 14rn hcp 2m Std

4

ONLY A DOLLAR (Ire)

P D O’Shea Owner

Sean Aherne CORK Trainer

Sean O’Keeffe Jockey

Hood, 35 Age 6

Recent Finishes 4-78178

Weight 11-10

Breeding f Bay by Shirocco - Rebel Warrior (Flemensfirth)

Bred by P O’Shea Colours PURPLE & BLACK CHEVRONS, black & purple quartered cap

Clonmel maiden hurdle winner in May; hard to fancy after handicap debut at Cork, hooded Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 9 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €7,416

Only A Dollar 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 103 16/1 HR105 P.T. Enright 10.9 52L 8th of 9fn, 11rn to Major Barry 11.1 CK 5 AUG Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f Gd/Yld 6/1 HR106 M.P. O’Connor 11.10 28L 7th of 8 to Rauzan 10.13 DWNP 16 JUN nov.hdl 2m 1f 165yds Gd 8/1 HR99 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.13 won 6L 4 1/2L from Miss Maxfort 10.0 and Scar Bridge 10.13 CLON 16 MAY 14rn mdn hdl 2m 49yds Yld

5

DREAM SHAPER (Ire)

I Madden Owner I Madden GALWAY Trainer Gavin Brouder (5) Jockey

TStrap, 28 Age 5

Recent Finishes 650076

Weight 11-09

Breeding g Bay by Morpheus - Silverscreen Queen (Saffron Walden) Bred by Rossenarra Stud Bloodstock Ltd Colours YELLOW, black chevron & chevrons on sleeves, yellow cap, black spots

Best maiden hurdle run last time at Ballinrobe, potential improver on handicap bow Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 13 runs Prize-money earned €1,036 Dream Shaper -- Handicap Rating 102 25/1 D.E. Mullins 11.4 (TS) 12L 6th of 10fn, 12rn to Frankendael (GB) 11.12 BAL 12 AUG mdn hdl 2m 165yds Yld/Sft

50/1 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.7 14L 7th of 8 to The Passing Wife (GB) 12.3 here 4 AUG Bumper 2m Sft 50/1 Mr J. Dunne 11.5 13L 10th of 14 to Dairy Force 11.12 KILB 17 JUN mdn hdl 2m Gd

6

BURRU (Ire)

Martin Kiely Owner

Bernard Martin Crowley WATERFORD Trainer

Rachael Blackmore Jockey

Hood, 16 Age 6

Recent Finishes 4-69333

Weight 11-08

Breeding g Bay by Notnowcato - Palm Sur (Urban Ocean)

Bred by Dane’s Well

Colours WHITE, royal blue spots, white sleeves, red cap

Improving in handicaps, good effort last time, down in trip and Blackmore up, interesting Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 8 runs, 4 places Prize-money earned €4,857 Burru -- Handicap Rating 101

13/2 HR100 T. Power Roche 11.8 (H) 2 1/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Swelltime 11.8 KILL 24 AUG 15rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 50yds Gd/Yld

4/1Fav HR100 P.T. Enright 11.12 6 1/2L 4 1/2L 3rd to That’s About Right 11.0 WEX 9 AUG 14rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 100yds Gd/Yld

13/2 HR100 P. Byrnes 11.12 hd 6 1/2L 3rd to Inforapenny 11.7 BELW 6 JUL 10rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 110yds Gd

THE VEGAS RAIDER (Ire)

Thomas Heffernan Owner

K A Heffernan GALWAY Trainer

Alex Harvey (5) Jockey

V,T, 16

Age 6

Recent Finishes 7-37216

Weight 11-07

Breeding g Bay by Kendargent - Matorio (Oratorio)

Bred by Frank Antonacci & David Reid

Colours ROYAL BLUE, orange disc & sleeves, red & white striped cap

Won off 94 at Ballinrobe, beaten over 20f at Killarney latest, don’t discount back in trip Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 32 runs, 4 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €28,982

The Vegas Raider 3 flat wins €8,555.00 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 100

8/1

HR100 A. Harvey 11.10 (V) (TS) 13L 6th of 15 to Swelltime 11.8 KILL 24 AUG hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 50yds Gd/Yld

100/30

HR94 D.J Gilligan 12.0 (V) (TS) won 1/2L 2 1/2L from Ragmans Corner 11.6 and Sydney Cruiser 11.3 BAL 12 AUG 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 165yds Yld/Sft 13/2 HR92 P.K. Donovan 11.1 (V) (TS) 1 3/4L 2nd to Steps In The Sand 11.11 DWNP 15 JUL 14rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f 165yds Gd

8

BENZINE (GB)

J Morrison Owner

J Morrison WATERFORD Trainer

Shane Fitzgerald Jockey 111

Age 5

Recent Finishes 97-6788

Weight 11-06

Breeding g Bay by Almanzor - Holberg Suite (Holberg Suite)

Bred by Biddestone Stud Ltd

Colours EM. GREEN, orange stars, white cap, orange star

0-4 over hurdles, glimmer of ability in maidens, potential improver on handicap debut Probable SP: 28/1

Career record 9 runs Prize-money earned €100

Benzine (GB) -- Handicap Rating 99

20/1

HR42 A.J. Slattery 8.12 6L 8th of 13 to Barretstown 9.2 CK 21 MAY hcp (47-65)1m 2f 20yds Yld

10/1 HR42 Amy Jo Hayes 8.7 19L 8th of 14 to Forlio (GB) 9.13 LIM 16 MAY hcp (47-65)1m 3f 55yds Sft/Hvy

100/1 T.P. Harney 11.0 9L 7th of 14fn, 15rn to Wandering Rocks (GB) 11.10 BAL 7 MAY mdn hdl 2m 172yds Gd/Yld

9

MAKFILS (Fr)

Ashford Syndicate Owner

Peter Fahey KILDARE

Trainer

Jake Coen (3) Jockey

35

Age 7

Recent Finishes 20-9187

Weight 11-06

Breeding g Bay by Makfi - Masaola (Anabaa Blue)

Bred by M Adolf Renk Colours RED & BLACK DIAMONDS, hooped sleeves, red cap, black spots

Punchestown win off 92 in May, no impact off revised mark, may need help from assessor Probable SP: 22/1

Career record 33 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €29,335

Makfils (FR) 1 flat win €8,450.00 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 99

12/1 HR100 J. Coen 10.1 (TS) 14L 7th of 9fn, 11rn to Major Barry 11.1 CK 5 AUG Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f Gd/Yld 10/1 HR100 K. Callaghan 11.0 (TS) 8 3/4L 8th of 17fn, 18rn to Mary’s Pride 11.10 TIPP 4 JUL hcp hdl (80-109)2m Yld

10/1 HR92 J. Coen 10.13 (TS) won 4L 2 1/4L from Steps In The Sand 10.13 and Son Of Hypnos 11.7 PUN 21 MAY 17rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m Gd/Yld

10 MICHAL (Ire)

Close The Door Syndicate Owner

C A Murphy WEXFORD Trainer

Ross Berry (7)

Jockey

TStrap, 59

Age 6

Recent Finishes 646-647

Weight 11-06

Breeding f Bay/Brown by Walk In The Park - Davids Delight (Kalanisi)

Bred by Thistletown Stud

Colours RED, black hoop, emerald green sleeves, black cap 0-5 over hurdles, best effort at Cork in May, down in trip for handicap bow, could improve Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 6 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,353

Michal -- Handicap Rating 99

11/2 HR99 B. Hayes 10.11 (TS) 19L 7th of 11fn, 14rn to Smiling Bess 10.11 KILB 12 JUL mdn hdl 2m 3f 60yds Gd/Yld 10/1 B. Hayes 11.5 4L hd 2 1/2L 4th to Ceanndana 11.12 TRAM 31 MAY 15rn beg.ch 2m 5f 180yds Yld

14/1 HR99 B. Hayes 11.7 11L 6th of 15fn, 17rn to Jolie Jewel (FR) 11.7 CK 11 MAY mdn hdl 2m 3f 50yds Gd

11 TOMAS O MAILLE (Ire)

M Flannery

Owner

M Flannery MAYO

Trainer

Ambrose McCurtin

Jockey

TStrap, 28

Age 7

Recent Finishes 650952

Weight 11-06

Breeding g Bay by Arakan - Itsafamilyaffair (Oscar)

Bred by Michael Flannery

Colours MAROON & WHITE HLVD., maroon sleeves, yellow cap

Second in this last year, 1lb lower now, good effort last time out, leading claims Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 20 runs, 7 places Prize-money earned €13,022 Tomas O Maille -- Handicap Rating 99

13/2 HR99 A. McCurtin 11.4 7L 2nd to Drumgill 12.3 BAL 12 AUG 8rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 165yds Yld/Sft

14/1 HR99 P.T. Enright 10.2 5L 5th of 8 to Flidais 10.6 BAL 23 JUL hcp hdl 2m 1f 64yds Gd/Yld 20/1 HR100 Mr J.C. Barry 11.4 25L 9th of 11fn, 14rn to Smiling Bess 10.11 KILB 12 JUL mdn hdl 2m 3f 60yds Gd/Yld

12 GRANPA GER (Ire)

Ms Olive Walsh & G Whyte Owner

Anthony Mullins KILKENNY Trainer

Danny Mullins Jockey

25

Age 6

Recent Finishes p57422

Weight 11-05

Breeding g Bay by Vendangeur - Clarach (Beneficial)

Bred by Ger Whyte Colours PURPLE, purple & pink check cap

Runner up last twice, didn’t get a clear run last time, chance again once rain stays away Probable SP: 11/2

Career record 10 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €5,973 Granpa Ger -- Handicap Rating 98

5/1 HR96 P.T. Enright 10.0 3L 2nd to Rauzan 11.5 TRAM 15 AUG 9rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Gd/Yld 100/30Fav HR94 D.E. Mullins 11.13 1 3/4L 2nd to Kate Ill Know 10.6 WEX 7 AUG 13rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 160yds Gd

12/1 HR93 Miss N.C. Hennessy 10.8 4 1/2L nk 1/2L 4th to Win Some Lose Some 12.0 WEX 25 JUL 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 100yds Gd/Yld

The angloprinters.ie Handicap Hurdle (80-109)

13

WEE CHARLIE (Ire)

Lance Bloodstock Limited

Owner

Gerard O’Leary KILDARE

Trainer

Age 7

Recent Finishes 26-f400

Weight 11-05

Michael O’Sullivan Jockey 36

Breeding g Bay by Court Cave - Push And Boots (Pushkin)

Bred by Cris Kelly

Colours EMERALD GREEN, grey braces & sleeves, hooped cap

1-12 over hurdles, well beaten over C&D last time out, best watched on stable debut Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 19 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €16,931

Wee Charlie 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 98

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 11/2 HR101 O.R. Brown 11.8 21L 12th of 15 to The Niffler 12.0 TIPP 15 MAY hcp hdl (80-102)2m Gd/Yld 5/1 HR102 D.J. O’Keeffe 12.0 3/4L 2 1/4L 9 1/2L 4th to Cosmo Renfro 11.11 LIM 19 APR 10rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 3f Sft/Hvy

14

GEKKOTA (Fr)

Miss R Hickey Owner

T J O’Mara TIPPERARY Trainer

Phillip Enright Jockey 10

Age 8

Recent Finishes 083p-05

Weight 11-04

Breeding g Bay by Tiger Groom - Villa Urbana (Daramsar)

Bred by M Sebastien Berger & M Guy Berger

Colours ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW DIABOLO, yellow chevrons on sleeves, white cap

Third in this last year, 3lb better off with Tomas O Maille, ground should suit, claims Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 14 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €10,073

Gekkota (FR) 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 97

33/1 HR97 P.T. Enright 11.9 10L 5th of 12fn, 13rn to Rampere West 11.5 WEX 30 AUG hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 100yds Gd/Yld 16/1 HR99 P.T. Enright 11.5 44L last of 16 to Cave Court 11.7 BAL 23 JUL hcp hdl (80-109)2m 1f 64yds Gd/Yld 9/2Fav HR102 P.T. Enright 12.0 p.u. in race won by Millstream Lady 11.4 LIST 23 SEP 23 14rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f Yld/Sft

15 ONLY ONE PLAN (Ire)

Michael Cawe Owner

P J Rothwell WICKLOW Trainer

Tiernan Power Roche (7) Jockey

CPiece, 35 Age 7

Recent Finishes 47-0236 Weight 11-04

Breeding g Bay by Retirement Plan - Majestic Byron (Byron) Bred by Michael Cawe Colours RED & EMERALD GREEN HALVED, emerald green cap, red spots

1-21 over timber; jumped poorly last time at Cork but could bounce back, place claims Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 21 runs, 1 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 4 % Prize-money earned €17,228 Only One Plan 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 97 11/1 HR98 C. Owens 9.9 (CP) 13L 6th of 9fn, 11rn to Major Barry 11.1 CK 5 AUG Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f Gd/Yld 4/1 HR95 C. Owens 9.7 (CP) 1 1/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Flidais 10.6 BAL 23 JUL 8rn hcp hdl 2m 1f 64yds Gd/Yld 16/1 HR95 C. Owens 10.10 (CP) 8 1/2L 2nd to Petrol Head 11.8 DWNP 15 JUN 10rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 1f 165yds Gd

16 TARGA FLAVIO (Ire)

John N Place Owner Ross O’Sullivan KILDARE Trainer

Tom Harney (7) Jockey

34

Age 5

Recent Finishes 5005

Weight 11-04

Breeding g Chesnut by Ocovango - Carlas Dream (Supreme Leader)

Bred by John Place

Colours BEIGE, orange triple diamond & sleeves, beige cap, orange diamonds

Handicap debutant, best effort in maidens last time, bred for further than this, watch Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 4 runs Prize-money earned €460 Targa Flavio -- Handicap Rating 97 11/1 T.P. Harney 10.11 25L 5th of 15fn, 16rn to Zariygann 11.1 ROS 6 AUG mdn hdl 1m 7f 100yds Yld/Sft 200/1 T.P. Harney 11.5 69L 14th of 16fn, 19rn to Gorgeous Tom 11.12 NAAS 4 APR mdn hdl 2m Sft/Hvy 16/1 T.P. Harney 11.8 53L 11th of 14fn, 18rn to Answering 11.10 THU 16 MAR mdn hdl 1m 7f 202yds Hvy

17 GLENTRUAN (Ire)

Michael Flannery

Owner

Michael Flannery LIMERICK

Trainer

Philip Byrnes Jockey

B,T, 10

Age 9

Recent Finishes ppu047

Weight 11-02

Breeding g Bay by Getaway - Mac Idol (Turtle Island) Bred by M F Condon Colours ROYAL BLUE, white stars, striped sleeves, royal blue cap, white stars

Hasn’t shown enough in three starts for current yard; stablemate has better claims Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 22 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €21,847

Glentruan 2 N.H. wins €11,370.30 -- Handicap Rating 95

18/1

HR98 L. Quinlan 11.7 (BK) (TS) 19L 7th of 12fn, 13rn to Rampere West 11.5 WEX 30 AUG hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 100yds Gd/Yld

40/1 HR99 P. Byrnes 11.11 (BK) (TS) 6 1/2L 4 1/2L 4 1/2L 4th to That’s About Right 11.0 WEX 9 AUG 14rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 100yds Gd/ Yld

100/1 HR102 L. Quinlan 11.0 (BK) (TS) 45L 12th of 13fn, 15rn to Kells Priory 10.10 KILL 18 JUL hcp hdl (80-116)2m 4f 85yds Gd

3.55pm RACE 2

18

IN FOR THE NIGHT (Ire)

John P McManus

Owner

Desmond McDonogh MEATH

Trainer

Mark Walsh Jockey 28

Age 6

Recent Finishes 279-803

Weight 11-02

Breeding g Bay by Champs Elysees - Coolnasmear (Flemensfirth) Bred by Joe Fogarty Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

Only a nose behind Tomas O Maille last time at Ballinrobe, place claims at the very least Probable SP: 9/1

Career record 10 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €3,661

In For The Night -- Handicap Rating 95

9/2 HR96 M.P. Walsh 11.1 7L ns 3rd to Drumgill 12.3 BAL 12 AUG 8rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 165yds Yld/Sft

13/2 HR98 M.P. Walsh 11.10 36L 10th of 14fn, 17rn to Makfils (FR) 10.13 PUN 21 MAY hcp hdl (80-102)2m Gd/Yld 14/1 HR99 P.T. Smithers 11.11 11L 8th of 16 to Monty’s Way 11.2 BAL 7 MAY hcp hdl (80-102)2m 172yds Gd/Yld

19

MEPHISTO (Ire)

Restricted Movement Syndicate

Owner

Gerard Keane MEATH

Trainer

Jack Kearney (5)

Jockey

Visor, 19

Age 7

Recent Finishes 543662

Weight 11-01

Breeding g Grey by Kendargent - Save Me The Waltz (Halling) Bred by Haras d’Etreham & Riviera Equine Colours RED, white hoop, white sleeves, royal blue cap

Dual-purpose; maiden over hurdles but only beaten a neck last time, chance with a repeat Probable SP: 7/1

Career record 46 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €28,997 Mephisto 3 flat wins €16,204.70 -- Handicap Rating 94

14/1 HR91 J. Kearney 10.12 (V) nk 2nd to High Honour (GB) 11.2 SLGO 21 AUG 13rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f 93yds Sft

15/2 HR57 G.P. Halpin 10.0 (CP) 12L 6th of 9 to Building Bridges (GB) 9.13 BELW 5 JUL hcp (47-65)1m 4f 37yds Gd 4/1 HR57 C.T. Keane 9.3 (V) 9 1/4L 6th of 16 to Killeemore Lad 10.1 LIM 12 JUN hcp (47-70)2m 1f Gd/Frm

20 GUSTAVO GOODWAY (Ire)

Trevor Leopold & Philip Smith & D P Connolly & Catherine Connolly Owner

P J Rothwell WICKLOW Trainer

James O’Sullivan Jockey

12

Age 6

Recent Finishes 900672

Weight 10-13

Breeding g Bay by Sageburg - Christina (King’s Theatre) Bred by Paramount Farms Colours DARK BLUE, red chevron, red stars on cap

Best handicap effort last time at Bellewstown, down in trip, place claims off 2lb higher Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 6 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,100 Gustavo Goodway -- Handicap Rating 92

20/1

HR90 T. Power Roche 10.9 (CP) 4 1/2L 2nd to Leading Lion 11.8 BELW 28 AUG 16rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 110yds Gd 12/1 HR92 T. Power Roche 11.4 (CP) (TS) 26L 7th of 13fn, 15rn to Sineads Fancy 11.0 DWNP 11 AUG hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f 180yds Gd

33/1 HR92 C. Owens 10.11 (TS) 13L 6th of 8fn, 13rn to I Am Spider Man 11.3 SLGO 11 JUN hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 162yds Gd

RESERVES

21 FEAR THE DEERE (Ire)

William Kelly Owner

Timothy Doyle TIPPERARY

Trainer

Jockey

16

Age 6

Recent Finishes 0-06p06

Weight 10-13

Breeding g Bay by Morpheus - Coral Dawn (Trempolino)

Bred by Mrs Claire Doyle Colours BLACK, red stars on sleeves, quartered cap

Handicap debutant, beaten 27l last time at Killarney, could improve; reserve Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 6 runs Prize-money earned €225

Fear The Deere -- Handicap Rating 92

150/1 A. McCurtin 11.4 26L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Where’s My Jet 11.12 KILL 24 AUG mdn hdl 2m 100yds Gd

125/1 A. McCurtin 11.4 41L 10th of 15fn, 16rn to Zariygann 11.1 ROS 6 AUG mdn hdl 1m 7f 100yds Yld/Sft

33/1 Mr D. Doyle 10.11 p.u. in race won by Ninth Titan 11.12 TRAM 1 JUN 15rn mdn hdl 2m 50yds Gd/Yld

22

EDDIEROCKET (Ire)

Eddie Naughton Owner

Norman Lee GALWAY Trainer

Robbie Geoghegan (7) Jockey 19

Career record 4 runs

Age 6

Recent Finishes 80-09

Weight 10-07

Breeding g Chesnut by Sans Frontieres - Cool Article (Definite Article)

Bred by Mrs J Riordan

Colours BLACK & YELLOW STRIPES, black sleeves, yellow cap, black diamond

Locally trained, no show on handicap bow at Sligo, hard to make a case for; reserve Probable SP: No Odds

Eddierocket -- Handicap Rating 86

150/1 HR88 R.P. Geoghegan 10.7 22L 9th of 13 to High Honour (GB) 11.2 SLGO 21 AUG hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f 93yds Sft

200/1 R.P. Geoghegan 11.5 17th of 18 to Lightkeeper 11.12 here 31 JUL mdn hdl 2m 5f 11yds Gd

66/1 Melanie Horsman 10.11 last of 11fn, 15rn to Evesham Road 10.13 CLON 11 MAY 23 mdn hdl 2m 3f 25yds Sft

The angloprinters.ie Handicap Hurdle

23 ADDED BONUS (Ire)

Mrs W M Fitzpatrick

Owner

Brendan Maurice Walsh CORK

Trainer

Jockey

C,T, 52

Age 10

Recent Finishes 10782p

Weight 10-01

Breeding g Bay by Jeremy - Vicky Serenade (Old Vic)

Bred by Thomas Horgan

Colours PINK & BLACK DIAMONDS, pink sleeves, striped cap

Handicap chase winner is 0-27 over hurdles; hard to see him winning this; reserve Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 42 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 4 % Prize-money earned €24,847

Added Bonus 2 N.H. wins €12,980.00 -- Handicap Rating 80

22/1

HR87 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.0 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Kilashee 10.13 KILL 19 JUL 15rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 7f Gd

33/1 HR84 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.11 (CP) (TS) 1 1/2L 2nd to May Call You Back (GB) 10.4 TIPP 2 JUL 13rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 1f 70yds Gd/Yld

33/1 HR86 Mr H.C. Swan 10.8 (CP) (TS) 35L 8th of 12fn, 13rn to Barbaha Queen 10.2 CLON 7 JUN hcp chse (0-109)2m 4f Gd

TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1, 5, 10, 11 HOOD ON No. 4, 6 V,T ON No. 7 CPiece ON No. 15 BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 17 VISOR ON No. 19 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 23

2 LAST YEAR 1st Listentillitellyea, 2nd Tomas O Maille, 3rd Gekkota TRAINER Thomas Gibney WEIGHT 11-9 TIME 4 min. 6.4 sec. GOING Soft BETTING FORECAST 5

RACE RESULT

REPEAT PERFORMANCE

In the 3:55 Galway last year Tomas O Maille finished 2nd, beaten 11l off a mark of 100 at 11/2 ridden by Ambrose McCurtin Source: Racing Post

In the 3:55 Galway last year The Vegas Raider finished 11th, beaten 44l off a mark of 102 at 33/1 ridden by Kieren Buckley. Source: Racing Post REPEAT PERFORMANCE

In the 3:55 Galway last year Makfils finished 8th, beaten 23 3/4l off a mark of 95 at 5/1 ridden by Jordan Gainford. Source: Racing Post

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A hurdle for four years old and upwards that on or since 1st January, 2023 and at declaration have not been placed first, second or third in a Grade 1, 2 or 3 weight-for-age hurdle race.

About 2 miles 5 furlongs 129 yards.

RACE PREDICTOR

Predictor

Generated’

PREDICTION: THE WALLPARK

RACE VERDICT

This race revolves around Fakir d’Oudairies. He is a class act over fences but he has needed his last couple of outings after similar breaks, he is tongue tied for the first time and he hasn’t run over hurdles since 2019. French Dynamite is another useful sort over fences but he’s hard to fancy on his most recent efforts. THE WALLPARK looks the most solid option. He’s in top form, he won a big pot at this track last time out and there could be more to come from him. [Dave Stephens] Source: Racing Post

1

THE WALLPARK (Ire)

Francis Mangan

Owner

Gordon Elliott MEATH

Trainer

Jack Kennedy

Jockey

37

Age 6

Recent Finishes 13-0911

Weight 11-10

Breeding g Bay by Ask - Alderimli (Alderbrook)

Bred by Oldcourt Stud

Colours YELLOW, white chevron, white armlet, yellow cap

Won his last two handicap hurdles, including one here, fit, in form and looks a big danger Probable SP: 4/1

Career record 13 runs, 5 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 38 % Prize-money earned €108,157 The Wallpark 5 N.H. wins €102,365.00 C -- Handicap Rating 144 14/1 HR137 Sam Ewing 11.7 won 1/2L 1 1/2L from So Scottish (FR) 10.13 and Comfort Zone 10.13 here 3 AUG 18rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 6f 108yds Yld

11/1 HR129 Sam Ewing 11.12 won 1 3/4L 12L from Natural Look 10.9 and Luminous Light (GB) 11.0 KILB 12 JUL 15rn Ext hcp

2m 3f 60yds Gd/Yld 9/1 HR131 Sam Ewing 11.10 26L 9th of 11fn, 12rn to Minx Tiara 11.7 LIST 3 JUN Ext hcp hdl 2m Gd/Yld

2 KINGS HILL (Ire)

PNT Partnership Owner

Paul John Gilligan GALWAY

Trainer

Jack Gilligan (7) Jockey 18 Age 5 Recent Finishes 924403 Weight 11-06

Breeding g Grey by Kingston Hill - Made For A Reason (Arakan) Bred by John & Jimmy Lawler Colours WHITE, emerald green star, maroon sleeves, maroon cap, white stars 1-8 over hurdles, well

3

FAKIR D’OUDAIRIES (Fr)

John P McManus Owner

Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

Trainer

Mark Walsh Jockey

Probable SP:

Fakir D’oudairies (FR) 9 N.H. wins

€531,266.40

The Deacy Gilligan Hurdle

TStrap, 218

Age 9

Recent Finishes -1325-0

Weight 11-00

Breeding g Bay by Kapgarde - Niagaria Du Bois (Grand Tresor)

Bred by Cte Michel De Gigou

Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

11/1 HR161 M.P. Walsh 11.12 30L 10th of 16fn, 25rn to Heart Wood (FR) 10.1 LEP 4 FEB Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 5f 107yds Yld/Sft

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. 12.0 11L 5th of 9fn, 12rn to Fugitif (FR) 11.3 CHELTENHAM 16 DEC 23 hcp chse Grade C 2m 4f 127yds Sft M.P. Walsh 11.10 (CP) 4 1/4L 2nd to Pic D’orhy (FR) 11.10 AINTREE 14 APR 23 7rn chse Grade 1 2m 3f 200yds Sft

4 FRENCH DYNAMITE (Fr)

Robcour Owner

M F Morris TIPPERARY Trainer

Darragh O’Keeffe Jockey

V,T, 40

Age 9

Recent Finishes 3-42470

Weight 11-00

Breeding g Bay by Kentucky Dynamite - Matnie (Laveron)

Bred by M Francois-Marie Cottin & M Hubert Barbe

Colours PINK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves, black cap, pink star

Grade 3 chase winner, 4-10 over hurdles, out of form over fences and visor now tried Probable SP: 9/4

Career record 26 runs, 6 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 23 % Prize-money earned €202,163

French Dynamite (FR) 6 N.H. wins €61,666.00

33/1 HR147

D.J. O’Keeffe 10.13 (BK) (TS) 28L 13th of 18fn, 22rn to Pinkerton 10.4 here 31 JUL Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 6f 111yds Gd 14/1 HR149 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 (CP) (TS) 13L 7th of 9fn, 12rn to Railway Hurricane 10.0 WEX 13 JUL Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 110yds Gd 16/5 HR152

D.J. O’Keeffe 11.2 (CP) (TS) 5L 16L 14L 4th to Easy Game (FR) 11.12 LIST 3 JUN 7rn chse 2m 3f Gd

5

LORD ERSKINE (Ire)

Exors of the Late Jeremiah Nolan

Owner H Rogers LOUTH

Trainer

Rachael Blackmore Jockey

CPiece, 23 Age 11 Recent Finishes 677435

Weight 11-00

Breeding g Bay by Fast Company - Lindoras Grace (Galileo) Bred by Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd Colours RED & WHITE HALVED, white diamonds on cap

Admirable veteran, two good runs here earlier this summer, up against it in this company Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 60 runs, 11 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €284,750 Lord Erskine 7 flat wins €130,129.00 4 N.H. wins €110,607.00 -- Handicap Rating 129 11/2 HR84 Siobhan Rutledge 9.9 (BK) 10L 5th of 11 to Nostra Casa 9.5 TRAM 17 AUG Ext hcp 2m 80yds Yld 5/1 HR127 Rachael Blackmore 11.7 (BK) s/hd 2 1/4L 3rd to Volantis 11.6 here 2 AUG 15rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 11yds Gd/Yld 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

TONGUESTRAP ON No. 3 V,T ON No. 4 CPiece ON No. 5

LAST YEAR 1st Winter Fog, 2nd Seddon, 3rd Macgiloney TRAINER W P Mullins WEIGHT 11-6 TIME 5 min. 21.5 sec. GOING Soft BETTING FORECAST 5

RACE RESULT

CLASS OF 5-30 Trainers (between 5 & 30 horses in

with best winners-horses % under all codes in the past 12 months

50% of the horses to have raced for Gerard O’Leary in the past 12 month have won.

Source: Racing Post

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95.

About 2 miles 6 furlongs 97 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: CLOUDY FOUNTAIN

RACE VERDICT

Repeat That looks well-in under a penalty after winning so well on Friday but this 11yo has softer conditions to deal with this time. Mrs Biddle and Tom Red are on the shortlist but a chance is taken on WEST CLARE who ran well last time and he’s bred to be an improver over this longer distance. [Alistair Jones] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: WEST CLARE

Next Best: Mrs Biddle

NO / COLOURS HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

1

LIZLUCKY (Ire)

L P McCormack

Owner

Patrick T Foley CARLOW

Trainer

Conor Smithers (7) Jockey

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

TStrap, 217

Age 10

Recent Finishes 7853-44

Weight 12-00

Breeding f Bay by Flemensfirth - Thunder Belle (Glacial Storm)

Bred by Leo Mccormack

Colours YELLOW, emerald green epaulettes, halved sleeves, yellow cap

Has dipped beneath her winning mark and that success in 2022 was also after a break Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 19 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €23,006 Lizlucky 2 N.H. wins €12,980.00 -- Handicap Rating 95

4/1 HR99 Sarah Kavanagh 10.6 (TS) s/hd 25L 1 3/4L 4th to Pipers Boreen 10.6 PUN 5 FEB 9rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 150yds Sft/Hvy 15/2 HR101 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.6 (TS) 11L 2 3/4L 9 1/2L 4th to Mighty Oak Lad 10.4 FAIR 1 JAN 10rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 50yds Hvy 17/2 HR101 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.13 (TS) 10L 1 3/4L 3rd to Duffys Getaway 11.1 PUN 12 DEC 23 22rn hcp

7f 194yds Hvy

2 THE NAGGER REIDY (GB)

Niall S Farrell

Owner

Stephen Gerard Carey KILDARE

Trainer

Simon Torrens Jockey

267 Age 5 Recent Finishes 606Weight 12-00

Breeding g Bay by Kayf Tara - Broxbourne (Refuse To Bend)

Bred by Mill House Stud & Mr N Farrell Colours YELLOW, black cross of lorraine, black stars on sleeves, black cap

Showed a bit in his three maidens - the latest was won by class act Dancing City Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 3 runs Prize-money earned €234

The Nagger Reidy (GB) -- Handicap Rating 95

150/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.12 32L 6th of 9fn, 10rn to

16/1 Mr M.N. Sharpe 10.12 10L 6th of 13 to Charming

The Galway Handicap Hurdle (80-95)

3

HE FITZ IN (Ire)

Cathal McDaid Owner

D E Fitzgerald LIMERICK Trainer

Gavin Brouder (5) Jockey

V,T, 99

Age 8

Recent Finishes 4104f0

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Brown by Morozov - Shuil Direach (Presenting)

Bred by Miss Carmel Whelan

Colours PINK, black star, black sleeves, pink armlet, black cap

Winning hurdler/chaser on a good mark if returning to anything like his best Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 26 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €28,155 He Fitz In 3 N.H. wins €19,765.00 -- Handicap Rating 93

11/2 HR94 S. O’Callaghan 11.9 (V) 27L 10th of 15 to Reserve Judgement 11.3 KILB 2 JUN hcp hdl (80-95)3m 1f 32yds Gd 33/1 HR100 G. Brouder 9.9 (V) fell in race won by The Gradual Slope 9.13 PUN 4 MAY 21rn hcp chse (0-145)3m 7f 68yds Sft 9/1 HR101 S. O’Callaghan 11.4 (V) 1/2L 8L 3L 4th to Lady Kate 10.10 TIPP 23 APR 12rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 7f 80yds Yld/Sft

GRIVEI (Fr)

I Madden Owner

I Madden GALWAY Trainer

Sean Flanagan Jockey 48

Age 7

Recent Finishes -09-0p0

Weight 11-11

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

Ex-Willie Mullins; now on his third trainer and hard to make much of a case Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 9 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,473 Grivei (FR) -- Handicap Rating 92 66/1 HR95 D.E. Mullins 11.1 22L 14th of 16 to Cave Court 11.7 BAL 23 JUL hcp hdl (80-109)2m 1f 64yds Gd/Yld 25/1 HR97 R.A. Doyle 11.9 (TS) p.u. in race won by Ernie From Nurney 11.4 LIM 19 APR 13rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 190yds Sft/Hvy 12/1 HR99 E.M. O’Sullivan 11.0 (TS) 44L 14th of 17fn, 18rn to American Money 11.7 NAAS 12 JAN hcp hdl (80-109)2m 3f 24yds Sft

5

GLENMOREFIFTYFOUR (Ire)

Ms Keren Larkin Owner Ray Hackett TIPPERARY Trainer Liam Quinlan (3) Jockey

TStrap, 19 Age 8

Recent Finishes /-98092 Weight 11-08

Breeding g Bay by Leading Light - Knockieran (Oscar) Bred by William Larkin Colours PINK, black panel, check cap

Hadn’t shown a lot before emerging from off the pace to finish second at Sligo (2m4f) Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 6 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,995 Glenmorefiftyfour -- Handicap Rating 89 16/1 HR86 L. Quinlan 11.2 (TS) 2 3/4L 2nd to That’s Me Finished 10.13 SLGO 21 AUG 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 141yds Sft 66/1 HR87 L. Quinlan 10.10 (TS) 22L 9th of 13fn, 15rn to Tilloughna 11.3 BAL 23 JUL hcp hdl (80-102)2m 6f Gd/Yld 200/1 R. Deegan 11.12 (TS) 49L 15th of 22 to Donnie Devito 11.5 PUN 8 JUN mdn hdl 2m 3f 100yds Gd

6

SYDNEY CRUISER (Ire)

Mrs K McMahon,Declan & Erica Burke Owner

Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH Trainer

Alex Harvey (5) Jockey 12

Age 6

Recent Finishes 456632

Weight 11-08

Breeding f Bay by Altruistic - The King’s Miss (Millenary)

Bred by Mrs Kate McMahon

Colours MAROON & WHITE HOOPS, maroon sleeves, striped cap

Has been running well but over 2m1f so there are stamina doubts over this far Probable SP: 6/1

Career record 12 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €3,772 Sydney Cruiser -- Handicap Rating 89 11/1 HR89 A. Harvey 11.3 12L 2nd to Chutzpal 12.0 BELW 28 AUG 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 1f 40yds Gd 11/1 HR88 A. Harvey 11.3 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to The Vegas Raider 12.0 BAL 12 AUG 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 165yds Yld/Sft

22/1 HR89 E. Walsh 10.9 14L 6th of 16 to Cave Court 11.7 BAL 23 JUL hcp hdl (80-109)2m 1f 64yds Gd/Yld

THE DOONER CITIZEN (Ire)

William M O’Sullivan Owner

Eugene M O’Sullivan CORK Trainer

Mr Alan O’Sullivan (7) Jockey

Career record 3 runs

113

Age 6

Recent Finishes 880-p

Weight 11-08

Breeding g Bay by Dansant - Foreign Citizen (Presenting)

Bred by E J O’Sullivan Colours BLUE & GOLD QUARTERED, blue sleeves, gold cap, blue hoop

Struggled in maiden hurdles last season and was pulled up in a point earlier this year Probable SP: 50/1

The Dooner Citizen -- Handicap Rating 89 (PtoP) 8/1 A O’Sullivan p.u. in race won by Newton Tornado (FR) BALLINDENISK 19-MAY-24 12r5f Gelds Mdn 3m Gd 125/1 Mr Alan O’Sullivan 11.5 74L 10th of 14fn, 15rn to Daddy Long Legs (FR) 11.12 THU 30 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m 101yds Yld 125/1 Mr Alan O’Sullivan 10.11 27L 8th of 12fn, 13rn to Westport Cove (FR) 11.12 THU 23 NOV 23 mdn hdl 2m 46yds Yld/Sft

8

MRS BIDDLE (Ire)

Fiddlersgreen Syndicate

Owner

Garrett James Power KILKENNY

Trainer

J J Slevin Jockey

TStrap, 25

Age 6

Recent Finishes 730p25

Weight 11-07

Breeding f Bay by Workforce - Aza Wish (Mujadil)

Bred by Mr T J Murphy

Colours EMERALD GREEN & WHITE DIABOLO, red cap, yellow star

Maiden but twice placed in handicaps at about 2m6f and wasn’t too far away last time Probable SP: 7/1

Career record 9 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €3,117

Mrs Biddle -- Handicap Rating 88

8/1

HR88 J.J. Slevin 11.7 (TS) 6 1/2L 5th of 13fn, 16rn to Cruisin Susan 11.1 TRAM 15 AUG hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 100yds Gd/Yld 14/1 HR86 J.J. Slevin 11.5 (TS) 1 1/2L 2nd to Scottish Dancer 11.5 DWNP 15 JUL 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f 185yds Gd

22/1

HR87 S.D. Torrens 11.7 (TS) p.u. in race won by Rising Dust 11.7 LIST 1 JUN 18rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 7f 100yds Gd

9 REPEAT THAT (Ire)

Patrick O Duggan

Owner

David Harry Kelly TIPPERARY

Trainer

Ryan Treacy

Jockey

B,T, 3

Age 11

Recent Finishes 5679-81

Weight 11-06 (incl. 7lb. Extra)

Breeding g Bay by Shantou - See Lucy (Luso)

Bred by Pat Duggan

Colours RED, emerald green sleeves, white cap, red spots

Penalised for 11l win at Kilbeggan on Friday; this softer ground is a concern Probable SP: 5/1

Career record 21 runs, 2 wins Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €14,675

Repeat That 2 N.H. wins €13,275.00 -- Handicap Rating 87

25/1 HR80 C.M. Quirke 10.12 (BK) (TS) won 11L 2 1/4L from Hill Rocket 12.0 and Craic Eile 11.10 KILB 6 SEP 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)3m 100yds Yld 10/1 HR80 C.M. Quirke 10.13 64L 8th of 10fn, 14rn to Cruisin Susan 10.13 WEX 9 AUG hcp hdl (80-95)3m Gd/Yld

6/1 HR75 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.1 (BK) (TS) 61L last of 9fn, 12rn to Definiteadare 10.6 KILL 25 AUG 23 hcp chse (0-102)2m 7f Sft

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TOM RED (Ire)

Dermot J Kelly Owner

Mark Michael McNiff SLIGO Trainer

Phillip Enright Jockey

B,T, 90

Age 4

Recent Finishes 607-003

Weight 11-06

Breeding g Bay by Elzaam - Diamond Rio (Captain Rio)

Bred by M Foley Colours RED, white seams, diabolo on sleeves, red cap

Better for the blinkers when third over 2m4f at Sligo in June; chance if getting home Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 8 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,067

Tom Red -- Handicap Rating 90

33/1 HR90 R. Deegan 10.10 (BK) (TS) 6L 1 1/4L 3rd to I Am Spider Man 11.3 SLGO 11 JUN 13rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 162yds Gd

40/1 HR93 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.4 (TS) 27L 13th of 15 to Kilbrin Rocco 11.7 DWNP 26 APR hcp hdl (80-95)2m 2f 185yds Gd

50/1 HR95 R.P. Treacy 10.11 (TS) 39L 15th of 17fn, 19rn to Hillsdale 11.6 NAAS 10 MAR hcp hdl (80-102)1m 7f 116yds Sft

11 WEST CLARE (Ire)

Thomas O’Doherty

Owner

Brian M McMahon GALWAY

Trainer

R Deegan Jockey

66

Age 7

Recent Finishes 899005

Weight 11-06

Breeding g Bay by Leading Light - Spring Flower (Beneficial)

Bred by Christopher Maye Colours BLACK, yellow spots, yellow star on cap

Only second start in handicaps when fifth over 2m1f at Cork and he’s related to stayers Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 9 runs Prize-money earned €1,196 West Clare -- Handicap Rating 87

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

16/1 HR89 P. Byrnes 10.12 31L 10th of 11fn, 12rn to The Truant 11.8 SLGO 11 JUN hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f 182yds Gd

40/1 P.T. Enright 11.12 28L 10th of 13fn, 14rn to If You Let Me (GB) 11.12 KILB 17 MAY mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld

12 DIVILABOTHER (Ire)

Philippa Scott Owner

Thomas Coyle MEATH Trainer

Carl Millar (7) Jockey

45

Age 6

Recent Finishes 0-04429

Weight 11-04

Breeding g Grey by Markaz - Rockabout (Rock of Gibraltar)

Bred by Mr J Connolly

Colours MAROON & DARK GREEN DIAMONDS, maroon sleeves, dark green star on cap

Promising efforts until last time; could bounce back, though he’s unproven over this far Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 8 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €2,910

Divilabother -- Handicap Rating 85

2/1Fav HR85 A. Harvey 10.11 46L 9th of 10fn, 14rn to Ixigreczed (FR) 11.3 KILB 26 JUL hcp hdl (80-95)2m 2f 200yds Gd/Yld

7/1 HR84 A. Harvey 10.10 9 1/2L 2nd to La Hacienda (GB) 11.3 SLGO 7 JUL 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 194yds Gd

4/1Fav HR85 C.P. Millar 10.4 1/2L 4L 5 1/2L 4th to The Truant 11.8 SLGO 11 JUN 12rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f 182yds Gd

The Galway Handicap Hurdle (80-95)

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CLYDE THE GLIDE (Ire)

D Cunningham Owner

Patrick G Kelly GALWAY Trainer

Philip Donovan (5) Jockey

B,T, 34

Age 7

Recent Finishes 086806

Weight 10-13

Breeding g Chesnut by Presenting - Wicket Maiden (Tiger Hill)

Bred by Coisdeel Bloodstock Limited

Colours BLACK, red panel, red stars on sleeves, red cap

Not in the best of form right now and blinkers are tried Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 15 runs Prize-money earned €642

Clyde The Glide -- Handicap Rating 80

22/1 HR74 Miss L. Costello 9.7 (TS) 27L 6th of 9fn, 15rn to Brandt 11.2 ROS 6 AUG hcp chse (0-102)2m 5f 147yds Sft

18/1 HR77 P.K. Donovan 9.13 (TS) 39L 10th of 12fn, 15rn to Kilashee 10.13 KILL 19 JUL hcp chse (0-102)2m 7f Gd 25/1 HR77 C.G. O’Dwyer 9.9 (TS) 21L 8th of 11fn, 13rn to Marronstown 11.3 PUN 8 JUN hcp chse (0-109)3m 157yds Gd

14

DANESFORT MAYFLY (Ire)

Sloane & Joe Cooper

Owner

W J Lanigan LAOIS

Trainer

Danny Mullins Jockey

C,T, 31 Age 7

Recent Finishes 8p-pp0u Weight 10-13

Breeding f Bay by Yeats - Debut (Presenting) Bred by Seosamh Murphy Colours WHITE, emerald green star, striped sleeves, red cap

Has lost her way since second in big-field handicap hurdle at Naas early last year Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 13 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,158

Danesfort Mayfly -- Handicap Rating 80 25/1 HR83 J.J. Slevin 11.7 (CP) (TS) u.r. in race won by Cruisin Susan 10.13 WEX 9 AUG 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)3m Gd/Yld 25/1 HR82 D.E. Mullins 10.9 (TS) 48L last of 13 to Prince Of Air (FR) 10.10 TRAM 21 APR hcp chse (0-102)1m 7f 110yds Gd/Yld 12/1 HR84 Mr A.P. Ryan 10.9 (TS) p.u. in race won by Pana To Milan 10.12 THU 22 FEB 12rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 6f 16yds Sft

15 FLY DE MEGAUDAIS (Fr)

Michael J McDonagh Owner

Michael J McDonagh CLARE Trainer

Cian Quirke (5) Jockey

Blinkers, 14 Age 11

Recent Finishes 400-f34

Weight 10-13

Breeding g Brown by Bonbon Rose - Kauto Etoilee (Saint Cryien)

Bred by E A R L De Megaudais

Colours EMERALD GREEN, white disc & sleeves, yellow & red striped cap

Exposed 11yo who has only won three races and he’s more of a chaser these days Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 53 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €27,841 Fly De Megaudais (FR) 3 N.H. wins €18,255.00 -- Handicap Rating 80 14/1 HR72 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.5 1 3/4L 19L 7L 4th to Calahill 10.6 DWNP 26 AUG 11rn hcp chse (0-95)2m 3f 100yds Gd 12/1 HR70 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.0 8L 1 1/4L 3rd to It’sallabouteve 11.5 TIPP 2 JUL 14rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 1f 70yds Gd/Yld 16/1 HR71 C.M. Quirke 9.13 fell in race won by Crowsatedappletart 11.0 LIM 23 MAY 15rn hcp chse (0-95)2m 3f 160yds Gd

16

HEALYS ISLAND (Ire)

Raymond Healy Owner

Barry T Murphy GALWAY Trainer

Sean O’Keeffe Jockey

342

Age 9

Recent Finishes 0p0-38Weight 10-13

Breeding f Bay by Virtual - Katchup (Taipan) Bred by V Healy

Colours EMERALD GREEN, white sash, white stars on sleeves, emerald green cap

Only placing was a remote one and finished tailed off when last seen in October Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 6 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €962 Healys Island -- Handicap Rating 80

22/1 HR83 K.E Buckley 10.13 (TS) 80L 8th of 9fn, 11rn to Ivane (FR) 10.12 here 3 OCT 23 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 160yds Sft/Hvy 66/1 HR83 K.E Buckley 11.3 3 1/2L 14L 3rd to Stellar Symphony 11.0 KILB 8 SEP 23 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)3m 100yds Gd/Yld

250/1 S.D. Torrens 11.5 49L 13th of 14fn, 15rn to No Risk No Fun (FR) 11.12 LIST 21 SEP 22 mdn hdl 2m Gd

17

IMBOLC (Ire)

R Graffin & Mrs L Graffin Owner

E Sheehy KILKENNY Trainer

Kevin Sexton Jockey 22

Age 6

Recent Finishes 94-725f

Weight 10-13

Breeding g Bay/Brown by Westerner - Wells Theatre (King’s Theatre) Bred by Mrs Geraldine Drea Colours EMERALD GREEN,red diamond,red slvs,em.green diamonds,red cap,em.green diamond Fell early on recent chase debut but possibilities given his latest efforts over hurdles Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 9 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €3,152

Imbolc -- Handicap Rating 80

18/1 HR81 K.C. Sexton 10.8 fell in race won by Just Jacob 11.10 TRAM 18 AUG 14rn hcp chse (0-102)1m 7f 140yds Gd

8/1 HR82 Shane Fenelon 10.10 11L 5th of 11fn, 13rn to Knockbrack Rambler 11.3 CK 21 MAR hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f Sft/Hvy 9/1 HR82 Shane Fenelon 10.8 13L 2nd to Getaway Master 11.0 LIM 10 MAR 18rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f 60yds Hvy

18

LIGHTONTHERIVER (Ire)

Mrs Edwina Finn

Owner

Miss J M Lee LIMERICK

Trainer

Ricky Doyle Jockey

CPiece, 31

Age 8

Recent Finishes -804f-9

Weight 10-13

Breeding g Bay by Leading Light - Hillview Whipper (Whipper)

Bred by D T Amond

Colours LIGHT BLUE, purple seams, white cap

25-1 when tailed off at Wexford on his return from a break and has yet to make the frame Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 10 runs Prize-money earned €603

Lightontheriver -- Handicap Rating 80

25/1 HR80 D. King 11.4 (CP) 73L 9th of 10fn, 14rn to Cruisin Susan 10.13 WEX 9 AUG hcp hdl (80-95)3m Gd/Yld

20/1 HR80 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.13 (CP) fell in race won by Buachaillbocht (GB) 11.6 TRAM 28 NOV 23 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f Sft/Hvy 12/1 HR80 D. King 10.13 (CP) 18L 5th to Duffys Getaway(disq) 11.2 FAIR 7 NOV 23 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 7f 165yds Hvy

19 MR BROGUE (Ire)

J Braddish

Owner

E McNamara LIMERICK

Trainer

Daniel King

Jockey 706

Age 8

Recent Finishes 88773/Weight 10-13

Breeding g Bay by Dylan Thomas - Knocknabrogue (Afzal)

Bred by Mr J Braddish Colours ROYAL BLUE, light blue chevron, light blue chevrons on sleeves, light blue star on cap

Still a maiden and can only be watched after so long on the sidelines Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 10 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €870

Mr Brogue -- Handicap Rating 80

8/1 HR80 S. O’Callaghan 10.6 (CP) (TS) ns 12L 3rd to Money Heist 11.12 here 4 OCT 22 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 19yds Sft 9/1 HR82 K.J. Brouder 11.1 (CP) (TS) 15L 7th of 14fn, 16rn to Ballyglass Beauty 10.12 KILB 2 SEP 22 hcp hdl (80-95)3m 100yds Gd 12/1 HR83 C.A. Landers 11.2 (CP) (TS) 11L 7th of 16 to Menindee 11.7 BAL 22 AUG 22 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f 14yds Gd

20 OSKAR HIGH (Ire)

Addergoole More Partnership

Owner

Norman Lee GALWAY

Trainer

Shane O’Callaghan (5)

Jockey

CPiece, 104 Age 12

Recent Finishes 090p4-0

Weight 10-13

Breeding g Bay by Mountain High - Kiwi Lass (Oscar) Bred by J Gleeson

Colours BLACK, white sash, white armlet, white cap, black stars

Won this two years ago after a similar break but, now a 12yo, others appeal more Probable SP: 16/1

Career record 60 runs, 6 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €55,056 Oskar High 6 N.H. wins €40,705.00 C -- Handicap Rating 80 22/1 HR80 R.P. Geoghegan 10.6 74L last of 14fn, 16rn to True Or False 10.13 BAL 28 MAY hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f 74yds Gd/Yld 28/1 HR80 T.P. Harney 10.6 (CP) 1 1/4L 3L 11L 4th to Mick Charlie 11.3 FAIR 2 OCT 23 11rn hcp hdl (80-95)3m Sft 10/1 HR84 S. O’Callaghan 10.12 (CP) p.u. in race won by Ragin Cajun 11.2 LIST 22 SEP 23 18rn hcp hdl (80-95)3m Yld/Sft

RESERVES

21 CLOUDY FOUNTAIN (Ire)

James Reaney Owner

W J Burke CORK

Trainer

Jockey

25

Age 6

Recent Finishes 9-51270 Weight 11-11

Breeding f Bay by Cloudings - Sher Fountin (Beau Sher)

Bred by James Reaney Colours ROYAL BLUE, white stars, red sleeves, white diamonds, emerald green cap, white star

First reserve; has the form to feature should she get a run Probable SP: No Odds Career record 15 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €9,726 Cloudy Fountain 1 N.H. win €6,490.00 -- Handicap Rating 92

150/1 Miss T.M. Condon 10.2 23L 10th of 11 to Familiar Dreams (GB) 10.9 TRAM 15 AUG mdn 2m Gd/Yld 9/1 HR92 Mr Alan O’Sullivan 11.4 18L 7th of 13fn, 15rn to Moyvilla Lass 11.2 KILL 18 JUL hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 85yds Gd

12/1 HR89 Mr Alan O’Sullivan 9.9 3/4L 2nd to Plain Or Battered 9.8 WEX 18 MAY 12rn hcp hdl 3m 50yds Sft

22

CELTIC CROSSING (Ire)

Burren Syndicate Owner

Darren Collins GALWAY Trainer

Jockey

Career record 3 runs

42

Age 4

Recent Finishes 000 Weight 11-05

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

Bred by D & I Collins,A Burke & D Gavin Colours WHITE, royal blue star, royal blue & white striped sleeves, white cap

Second reserve; not shown much and goes handicapping with it all to prove Probable SP: No Odds

Celtic Crossing -- Handicap Rating 89

250/1 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.7 30L 10th of 11fn, 13rn to Feud (GB) 11.7 here 29 JUL nov.hdl 2m 130yds Gd

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

18/1

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

The Galway Handicap Hurdle (80-95)

23 MOTHER SHIP (Ire)

Give Me A Name Syndicate

Owner

John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW

Trainer

Jockey 24

Age 4

Recent Finishes 469484

Weight 11-05

Breeding f Bay by Affinisea - Little Vinnie (Vinnie Roe)

Bred by Miss R O’Neill

Colours RED, black & yellow striped sleeves, white cap

Third reserve; handicap debutante and there were positives in a couple of her maidens Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 6 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,325

Mother Ship -- Handicap Rating 89

11/1 J.C. Gainford 11.3 4L 1 1/4L 1L 4th to Miss Lia 10.10 TRAM 16 AUG 15rn mdn hdl 2m 5f Gd/Yld

18/1 P. Hanlon 10.1 49L last of 8fn, 13rn to Birmingham Alabama 10.13 WEX 25 JUL mdn hdl 2m 4f 100yds Gd/Yld 16/1 P. Hanlon 10.10 2 1/4L 1L 3/4L 4th to Lord Maher 11.7 ROS 10 JUN 16rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 142yds Gd

TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1, 5, 8 V,T ON No. 3 BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 9, 10, 13 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 14 BLINKERS ON No. 15 CPiece ON No. 18, 20

LAST YEAR 1st Hutchie, 2nd Tullyhogue Fort, 3rd Church Lane TRAINER Stephen Gerard Carey WEIGHT 11-6 TIME 6 min. 4.3 sec. GOING Soft

BETTING FORECAST 5

RACE RESULT

REPEAT PERFORMANCE

In the 5:05 Galway in 2022 Oskar High won, mark of 82 at 20/1 ridden by Shane O’Callaghan

Source: Racing Post

ADMISSION POLICY & GROUND REGULATIONS

• The management reserve the right to refused admission to anyone, and to remove any person, without assigning a reason if their behaviour is considered to be antisocial or likely to be disruptive.

• All persons entering the grounds are admitted subject to the Rules and Ground Regulations of the Galway Race Committee. Entry to the ground shall be deemed to constitute unqualified acceptance of the Rules & Regulations.

• Fireworks, smoke canisters, bottles, glasses, flags, banners, poles and other similar articles or containers including anything which could or might be used as a weapon are not permitted within the ground, and any person in possession of such an article or container may be refused entry or ejected from the ground.

• The climbing of pylons, stands or other buildings in the Racecourse is forbidden.

• Unnecessary noise such as that from the use of radio sets and behaviour likely to cause confusion or nuisance of any kind, including foul or abusive language is not permitted in any part of the ground.

• Under no circumstances is it permitted to throw any object onto the race track.

• Unauthorised persons are not permitted to enter upon the race track and may be ejected.

• Any person who fails to comply with the instructions from a Stewart may be ejected from the ground.

• The Galway Race Committee reserve the right for its servants or agents to remove from the ground any person who does not comply with the Ground Regulations or whose presence on the ground could reasonably be construed as constituting a source of danger, nuisance or annoyance to other spectators.

• Patrons are advised not to bring any unnecessary baggage onto the racecourse. Management reserves the right to have all baggage searched by Gardaí.

• Persons are prohibited from the selling of racecourse tickets on the grounds.

• Bucket collections or other forms of fundraising are strictly forbidden on the grounds unless permission has been authorised by the Manager of Galway Racecourse.

5.40pm RACE 5

The

Hurdle

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95.

About 2 miles 6 furlongs 97 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: DELIAS PET

RACE VERDICT

Reddys Island makes obvious appeal off her lower hurdle mark but it could pay to risk BALLAGH STAR who went close to defying a similar figure here last September and his final effort wasn’t too shoddy at all. Delias Pet beat the selection in that race last year but her reappearance was underwhelming. [Alistair Jones] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: BALLAGH STAR

Next Best: Lets Do This

NO / COLOURS HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

1

LETS DO THIS (Ire)

Salvatore Giannini

Owner

Cian Collins MEATH

Trainer

Jordan Gainford Jockey

Hood, 19

Age 7

Recent Finishes 2608-63

Weight 12-00

Breeding g Bay by Dylan Thomas - Genandjoe (Waky Nao)

Bred by Mr Noel Collins

Colours YELLOW, emerald green star, emerald green stars on sleeves, emerald green star on cap

Has the form to feature off this mark but his latest Sligo third when favourite was remote Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 9 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €4,177

Lets Do This -- Handicap Rating 95

2/1Fav HR96 C.P. Millar 10.11 (H) 8L 11L 3rd to Shuil Na Tra 10.3 SLGO 21 AUG 9rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 1f 98yds Sft

J.C. Gainford 11.11 (H) 4 1/2L 6th of 9 to Saint Bibiana 12.0 CARTMEL 30 JUN hcp hdl (0-105)3m 1f 83yds Gd 18/1 HR97 K.M. Donoghue 11.9 16L 8th of 14fn, 18rn to Storm Mahler 11.12 LIM 28 DEC 23 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 5f Hvy

2 KILMURRY JJ (Ire)

TerenceOBrien Racing Syndicate

Owner

Terence O’Brien CORK

Trainer

John Shinnick (5)

Jockey

TStrap, 31 Age 7

Recent Finishes 28-11u6

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Chesnut by Imperial Monarch - County Gate (Milan) Bred by Leonard Tomlinson Colours RED, emerald green sash, royal blue cap

Better chaserand disappointed when made favourite back over these obstacles at Wexford Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 14 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €17,354 Kilmurry Jj 2 N.H. wins €12,095.00 -- Handicap Rating 93

5/2Fav HR93 J.P. Shinnick 11.6 (TS) 13L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Walkonthebriteside 11.9 WEX 9 AUG hcp

Gd/Yld

6/1Fav HR108 K. Callaghan 11.12 (TS) u.r. in race won by Avec Espoir (GB) 11.1 TIPP 2 JUL 16rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 6f 150yds Gd/Yld 2/1Fav HR101 J.P. Shinnick 11.6 (TS) won 1/2L 1 3/4L from Cosmic Blizzard 12.0 and Chainofconsequence 10.10 LIM 23 MAY 10rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 6f 160yds Gd/Frm

The Galway Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (DIV

3

OLORD (Ire)

Thomas Lydon

Owner

Darren Collins GALWAY Trainer

P J O’Hanlon Jockey 848

Age 8

Recent Finishes 436-4/-

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Imperial Monarch - Looking Down (Compton Place)

Bred by Mr Peter Corcoran

Colours EMERALD GREEN, white sash, white spots on sleeves, white cap

Makes handicap debut after a mammoth absence and for a new yard Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 5 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €2,049 Olord -- Handicap Rating 93

40/1 R. Deegan 11.4 19L 3L nk 4th to Marvel De Cerisy (FR) 11.4 KILL 15 MAY 22 16rn mdn hdl 2m 1f Gd 14/1 G.B. Noonan 11.9 16L 6th of 9 to Fameaftertheglory (GB) 12.2 WEX 25 OCT 21 Bumper 2m 100yds Hvy 8/1 Mr E.P. O’Brien 11.9 4 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Salvador Ziggy 12.2 LIST 22 SEP 21 12rn Bumper 2m 4f Gd

4 GOLD HAVEN (Ire)

A Leydon & Shane M Kenny Owner

Paul W Flynn LONGFORD Trainer

Sam Ewing Jockey 18

Age 6

Recent Finishes 2p2875

Weight 11-11

Breeding f Chesnut by Mount Nelson - Annagh Haven (Indian Haven)

Bred by Mr Laurence O Mulvany Jnr Colours YELLOW & ROYAL BLUE DIAMONDS, hooped sleeves, yellow cap, royal blue diamonds

Placed over hurdles and fences this year but well below her best of late and now 0-26 Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 26 runs, 6 places Prize-money earned €11,548 Gold Haven -- Handicap Rating 92 20/1 HR94 Sam Ewing 11.8 (CP) (TS) 29L 5th of 9fn, 12rn to Meehall 11.3 KILL 22 AUG hcp chse (0-102)2m 7f 100yds Gd/Yld 12/1 HR94 C.P. Millar 11.6 (BK) (TS) 30L 7th of 12fn, 13rn to Inchidaly Copper 10.11 TRAM 16 AUG hcp chse (0-95)2m 5f 180yds Gd 8/1 HR95 C.P. Millar 11.7 (BK) (TS) 25L 8th of 10fn, 16rn to Le Grand Vert (FR) 11.2 ROS 6 AUG hcp chse (0-95)3m 1f 10yds Sft

5

JUSTMADEIT (Ire)

T B Conroy Owner

Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY Trainer

Daniel King Jockey 84

Age 5

Recent Finishes 45-349p

Weight 11-10

Breeding f Bay by Champs Elysees - Close Call (Pilsudski)

Bred by Tim Conroy

Colours BLACK, white chevron & sleeves, em. green & royal blue striped cap

Hasn’t offered a lot over hurdles, last time pulling up on handicap debut (16-1) Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 5 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,839

Justmadeit -- Handicap Rating 91 16/1 HR93 P.K. Donovan 11.10 (TS) p.u. in race won by Desert Cave 11.5 KILB 17 JUN 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)3m 100yds Gd 16/1 D. King 10.13 (TS) 52L 9th of 14 to Diamond Nora 10.13 BAL 19 APR mdn hdl 2m 1f 144yds Sft

16/1 D. King 10.10 4L 19L 2 1/4L 4th to Iris Emery (FR) 10.13 FAIR 7 FEB 7rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

6

ILBDARE (Ire)

Peter Wall Owner

Mark Michael McNiff SLIGO Trainer

Phillip Enright Jockey 64

Age 4

Recent Finishes 6003

Weight 11-09

Breeding g Bay by Fascinating Rock - Catchphrase (Dubawi)

Bred by Newtown Anner Stud

Colours ROYAL BLUE & WHITE STRIPES, quartered cap

Close third on handicap debut at Sligo (2m4f, good) two months ago despite jumping poorly

Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 4 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,115

Ilbdare -- Handicap Rating 93

22/1 HR92 P.T. Enright 11.7 2 1/2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Steps In The Sand 11.10 SLGO 7 JUL 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 194yds Gd 200/1 P.T. Enright 11.7 65L 12th of 15fn, 16rn to Feud (GB) 11.7 LIST 3 JUN mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld 100/1 P.T. Enright 10.12 51L last of 11 to Haveigotnewsforyou 11.4 KILB 17 MAY mdn hdl 2m 3f Gd/Yld

7

MASTERMACBLACK (Ire)

Patrick Breen

Owner

Patrick Breen CORK

Trainer

Ian Power Jockey 18

Age 7

Recent Finishes p64p-98

Weight 11-09

Breeding g Bay by Carlo Bank - Lafanta (Oscar) Bred by P Corkery Colours ROYAL BLUE, red epaulettes, red stars on sleeves, royal blue cap

Well beaten over hurdles and fences since returning from a long break; with new trainer Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 9 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,888

Mastermacblack -- Handicap Rating 90

25/1 HR93 A. Harvey 11.2 58L 8th of 9fn, 12rn to Meehall 11.3 KILL 22 AUG hcp chse (0-102)2m 7f 100yds Gd/Yld

11/1 HR93 A. Harvey 11.5 29L 9th of 10fn, 13rn to Kate Ill Know 10.6 WEX 7 AUG hcp hdl (80-95)2m 160yds Gd 11/2 HR97 J.G. Gilligan 11.6 p.u. in race won by Evies Vladimir 11.4 CLON 9 NOV 23 10rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 4f 96yds Hvy

8

QUEENOFTHELODGE (Ire)

Sink Or Swim Syndicate

Owner

S Curling TIPPERARY

Trainer

Cian Quirke (5)

Age 4

Recent Finishes 086

Weight 11-09

Jockey 151

Breeding f Chesnut by Soldier of Fortune - Now Were Broke (Beneficial)

Bred by Mr D Breen

Colours EMERALD GREEN, orange stars, orange cap, emerald green stars

Could raise her profile now handicapping over further as she’s bred to stay Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 3 runs Prize-money earned €125

Queenofthelodge -- Handicap Rating 93

125/1 P.T. Enright 11.2 31L 6th of 13 to Doctor Nightingale 10.11 LIM 11 APR mdn hdl 2m Hvy

150/1 C.M. Quirke 10.6 33L 8th of 11 to Lep Around 11.0 CK 31 MAR mdn hdl 2m 3f Sft/Hvy

66/1 C.M. Quirke 10.9 52L 19th of 20 to Immutable 11.7 CK 21 MAR mdn hdl 2m 150yds Sft/Hvy

9 WHO’S HOUDINI (Ire)

Global Bird In The Hand Syndicate

Owner

John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW

Trainer

Paddy Hanlon (7)

Jockey

28

Age 8

Recent Finishes u-p64-7

Weight 11-09

Breeding g Bay by Beat Hollow - Saoirse’s Sister (Hubbly Bubbly)

Bred by Mr Philip O’Connor

Colours RED & WHITE CHEVRONS, striped sleeves & cap

May have needed last month’s run after a long absence and has hinted at winning potential Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 13 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €3,883

Who’s Houdini -- Handicap Rating 90 11/1 HR92 J.C. Gainford 11.4 32L 7th of 9fn, 10rn to Coastal World (FR) 11.9 BAL 12 AUG hcp hdl (80-102)2m 6f 208yds Yld/Sft 20/1 HR96 J.J. Slevin 11.8 3/4L 10L 3/4L 4th to Arctic Ambition 10.7 LIM 26 MAY 23 18rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 6f Gd 18/1 HR98 Shane Fenelon 11.3 16L 6th of 12 to Kelly’s Birr 10.12 DWNP 5 MAY 23 hcp hdl (80-102)2m 5f 180yds Yld

10 WE WILL ROCK YOU (Fr)

Treehouse Racing Partnership

Owner

Alan Donoghue KILDARE

Trainer

Sean O’Keeffe Jockey

46

Age 6

Recent Finishes p00690 Weight 11-08

Breeding f Bay by Great Pretender - I Want It All (Majorien)

Bred by S A R L Ste D’entrainement Mathieu Boutin & Sandie Doussot-Billot

Colours DARK BLUE, orange chevron, white sleeves, dark blue cap, orange star

Went off 40-1 for handicap debut at Wexford (2m4f) and was tailed off; hood removed Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 8 runs Prize-money earned €322

We Will Rock You (FR) -- Handicap Rating 89 40/1 HR91 Miss T. Quail 10.9 (H) 78L last of 11fn, 14rn to Win Some Lose Some 12.0 WEX 25 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 100yds Gd/Yld 13/2 Mr D. Doyle 10.12 13L 9th of 14 to Dairy Force 11.12 KILB 17 JUN mdn hdl 2m Gd

200/1 J.C. Gainford 11.7 11L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Kiltealy Park 11.7 WEX 25 APR mdn hdl 2m 4f 150yds Gd/Yld

11

BALLAGH STAR (Ire)

Peter Curran Owner

Mrs Y Dunleavy GALWAY Trainer

Danny Mullins Jockey

C,T, 28 Age 6

Recent Finishes 52p-664

Weight 11-07

Breeding g Bay by Ask - Lol Jk (Presenting)

Bred by Terramount House Stud Colours MAROON & WHITE CHEVRONS, maroon sleeves, quartered cap

Last run encouraging and very nearly defied a similar mark over C&D last September Probable SP: 6/1

Career record 11 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,929

Ballagh Star -- Handicap Rating 88

4/1Fav HR89 D.J Gilligan 11.1 (CP) (TS) nk 9L 3 1/2L 4th to Coastal World (FR) 11.9 BAL 12 AUG 10rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 6f 208yds Yld/Sft

13/2 HR89 D. King 10.0 (CP) (TS) 18L 6th of 7fn, 9rn to Early Arrival 10.4 SLGO 8 AUG Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 110yds Sft

9/1 HR90 D. King 11.4 (CP) (TS) 25L 6th of 14 to Kilashee 11.6 BAL 23 JUL hcp hdl (80-102)2m 6f Gd/Yld

12 REDDYS ISLAND (Ire)

Francis Mangan

Owner

Gordon Elliott MEATH

Trainer

Jack Kennedy Jockey

282

Age 7

Recent Finishes 7-2314-

Weight 11-07

Breeding f Bay by Soldier of Fortune - Gwendoliner (Flemensfirth)

Bred by Mr David Lawlor Colours YELLOW, white chevron, white armlet, yellow cap

Only her fifth run over hurdles and her chase win came off a higher mark Probable SP: 4/1

Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €10,593 Reddys Island 1 N.H. win €6,490.00 -- Handicap Rating 88

16/5Fav HR104 Miss S.A. Carter 10.0 1/2L 3 1/2L 1/2L 4th to So Des Flos (FR) 11.1 FAIR 2 DEC 23 9rn Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 110yds Sft

6/4Fav HR97 J.W. Kennedy 11.0 won 2 3/4L 1/2L from Toofareastiswest 11.9 and Dundaniel 11.11 THU 30 NOV 23 9rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f Yld

100/30 HR93 Sam Ewing 10.0 1 1/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to Clonmeen 10.11 DRYL 11 NOV 23 14rn Ext hcp chse 3m Sft

The Galway Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (DIV

13

HEES DYNAMITE (Ire)

John Earls

Owner

E McNamara LIMERICK

Trainer

Sean Flanagan Jockey 25

Age 6

Recent Finishes 0p4-99f

Weight 11-05

Breeding g Bay by Ocovango - Attymon Lill (Marju)

Bred by Kilco Builders

Colours MAROON, yellow star, hooped sleeves, yellow cap

Cork fourth last Oct offers hope but not a lot since and was beaten when falling last time Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 10 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €427 Hees Dynamite -- Handicap Rating 86

16/1 HR86 C.P. McNamara 11.5 fell in race won by Cruisin Susan 11.1 TRAM 15 AUG 16rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 100yds Gd/Yld

9/1 HR86 C.P. McNamara 10.12 83L last of 9fn, 12rn to Falcon Park 10.9 WEX 24 JUL hcp chse (0-102)2m Yld 14/1 HR87 C.P. McNamara 11.6 20L 9th of 16fn, 17rn to Flashthelights 10.9 PUN 8 JUN hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 100yds Gd

14 BUT WHAT ABOUT ME (Ire)

Patrick Brogan Owner

Norman Lee GALWAY Trainer

Robbie Geoghegan (7) Jockey

Career record 7 runs

Hood, 19

Age 6

Recent Finishes 97807f Weight 11-04

Breeding f Bay by Ocovango - Generous Sara (Generous)

Bred by P Brogan

Colours ROYAL BLUE, yellow sash, striped sleeves, quartered cap

Was about to be headed when falling at the final flight at Sligo but that was a good run Probable SP: 12/1

But What About Me -- Handicap Rating 85 10/1 HR82 R.P. Geoghegan 9.13 (H) fell in race won by Shuil Na Tra 10.3 SLGO 21 AUG 9rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 1f 98yds Sft 66/1 HR84 R.P. Geoghegan 10.3 (H) 16L 7th of 11fn, 12rn to The Truant 11.8 SLGO 11 JUN hcp hdl (80-102)2m 1f 182yds Gd 33/1 HR85 A. McCurtin 11.4 31L 11th of 14fn, 16rn to Will It Be You 11.1 BAL 28 MAY hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f 74yds Gd/Yld

15 DELIAS PET (Ire)

Mrs Claire Doyle Owner Timothy Doyle TIPPERARY Trainer

Mr D Doyle (7) Jockey

Blinkers, 35 Age 9

Recent Finishes p7441-0 Weight 11-04

Breeding f Brown by Stowaway - Cellar Door (Saddlers’ Hall) Bred by Mrs Claire Doyle Colours RED, dark green cross sashes, dark green cap, red star

Just one sighting since beating Ballagh Star off 3lb lower here last September Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 15 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €7,295 Delias Pet 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 C -- Handicap Rating 85 14/1 HR86 Mr D. Doyle 10.12 (BK) 33L 14th of 15fn, 16rn to Onefortheditch 11.11 CK 5 AUG hcp hdl (80-95)2m 2f 100yds Gd/Yld 6/1 HR82 Mr D. Doyle 10.8 (BK) won nk 5 1/2L from Ballagh Star 11.8 and Getaway Master 10.13 here 11 SEP 23 17rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f 55yds Sft 4/1 HR82 Mr D. Doyle 10.8 (BK) 1L 1L 4L 4th to Storm Mahler 12.0 BAL 28 AUG 23 15rn hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f 14yds Yld

16

COIS FHARRAIGE (Ire)

Healy, Eames & McDermott Lowe Owner

Norman Lee GALWAY Trainer

J J Slevin Jockey

H,T, 19

Age 4

Recent Finishes 888u6 Weight 11-03

Breeding g Bay by Doyen - Sleeping Diva (Sleeping Car)

Bred by Cyril O’Hara

Colours MAROON, yellow sleeves, dark green diamonds, light green cap

Unseated at the start on handicap debut but then finished well behind at Sligo Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 5 runs Prize-money earned €130 Cois Fharraige -- Handicap Rating 87

25/1 HR89 C.M. Quirke 10.0 (H) (TS) 50L last of 6fn, 9rn to Shuil Na Tra 10.3 SLGO 21 AUG Ext hcp hdl 3m 1f 98yds Sft 50/1 HR89 R.P. Geoghegan 10.4 (TS) u.r. in race won by Coastal World (FR) 11.9 BAL 12 AUG 10rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 6f 208yds Yld/Sft

200/1 J.J. Slevin 11.0 (TS) 26L 8th of 15 to Drumgill 11.1 BAL 23 JUL mdn hdl 2m 1f 64yds Gd/Yld

17 CHURCH LANE (Ire)

You’ll Never Walk Alone Syndicate Owner

Brendan Maurice Walsh CORK Trainer

Darragh O’Keeffe Jockey

C,T, 14 Age 9

Recent Finishes 6630-p8

Weight 10-13

Breeding f Bay by Malinas - Simply Divine (Be My Native)

Bred by Mrs L Suenson-Taylor Colours RED & EMERALD GREEN QUARTERED, white sleeves, red cap, emerald green star

Third in this last year but nothing to shout about since then in just three appearances Probable SP: 16/1

Career record 15 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €1,999

Church Lane -- Handicap Rating 80

40/1

HR80 Sam Ewing 10.13 (TS) 76L 8th of 10fn, 15rn to Avec Espoir (GB) 10.8 BAL 26 AUG hcp hdl (80-95)2m 6f 90yds Sft

18/1

HR80 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.4 (TS) p.u. in race won by Cruisin Susan 10.13 WEX 9 AUG 14rn hcp hdl (80-95)3m Gd/Yld 12/1

HR80 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.13 (TS) 34L 10th of 13fn, 14rn to Ishan (FR) 11.10 LIM 21 OCT 23 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f Hvy

18

HOCKWORTHY FLYER (Ire)

Hudd And Son Partnership

Owner

Andrew McNamara MEATH

Trainer

Dillon Maxwell (7) Jockey

31

Age 9

Recent Finishes 23570-0

Weight 10-13

Breeding f Bay by Yeats - Timely Prospect (I’m Supposin)

Bred by Steve Hudd

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

Placed in back-to-back 2m5f handicaps at Downpatrick last summer; may improve on last run Probable SP: 16/1

Career record 20 runs, 4 places Prize-money earned €5,817

Hockworthy Flyer -- Handicap Rating 80

18/1 HR81 D.P. Maxwell 10.0 31L last of 12 to Inchiquin Star 11.9 WEX 9 AUG hcp hdl (80-102)2m 160yds Gd/Yld

15/2 HR85 Rachael Blackmore 11.4 (TS) 17L 11th of 15fn, 16rn to Mr Social 10.9 TRAM 17 AUG 23 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 110yds Gd

150/1 HR85 D.P. Maxwell 10.12 43L 7th of 15fn, 18rn to Enfranchise 11.0 here 5 AUG 23 mdn hdl 2m 175yds Sft

19

MAX TIME (Ire)

I Madden Owner

I Madden GALWAY Trainer

Shane Fitzgerald Jockey

TStrap, 111 Age 7

Recent Finishes 0p-7000

Weight 10-13

Breeding g Bay by Policy Maker - Dancing Dynamo (Waky Nao) Bred by Miss Maria Costello Colours YELLOW, black chevron & chevrons on sleeves, yellow cap, black spots

Longstanding maiden who hasn’t been in much form this year; limited appeal Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 21 runs Prize-money earned €275

Max Time -- Handicap Rating 80

40/1 HR80 P. Byrnes 10.10 28L 11th of 16 to On My Bike 11.10 PUN 21 MAY hcp hdl (80-95)2m 4f 134yds Gd/Yld

66/1 HR80 D. King 10.13 27L 12th of 16fn, 17rn to The Niffler 11.12 NAAS 16 APR hcp hdl (80-95)2m 3f 70yds Sft

18/1 HR80 D. King 10.13 96L 11th of 12fn, 13rn to Pana To Milan 10.13 THU 5 MAR hcp hdl (80-95)2m 52yds Hvy

20 STEELERS APPEAL (Ire)

D E Prendergast

Owner

D E Prendergast TIPPERARY

Trainer

Niall Prendergast (7)

Jockey 10

Age 11

Recent Finishes 96-6p-5

Weight 10-13

Breeding g Bay by Beneficial - Rose of Appeal (Lord of Appeal) Bred by P Reddin Colours DARK BLUE, yellow star & sleeves, dark blue cap

Respectable fifth over fences last time but pulled up in his previous hurdle Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 16 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €2,958 Steelers Appeal -- Handicap Rating 80

20/1 HR80 N.T. Prendergast 10.1 12L 5th of 12fn, 15rn to Stormy Master 10.8 WEX 30 AUG hcp chse (0-102)3m 1f Gd/Yld 17/2 HR83 N.T. Prendergast 10.2 p.u. in race won by Shotgun Jack 11.6 LIM 21 NOV 23 14rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m 5f Hvy 11/1 HR84 N.T. Prendergast 10.10 18L 6th of 13fn, 14rn to Ishan (FR) 11.10 LIM 21 OCT 23 hcp hdl (80-95)2m 5f Hvy

21 IVANE (Fr)

Mrs D A Love Owner

Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH Trainer

Jockey

RESERVES

CPiece, 45

Age 6

Recent Finishes 6842p6

Weight 11-06

Breeding g Bay by Network - Uvanana (Dom Alco)

Bred by E A R L Trinquet, M Marc Trinquet & M Olivier Trinquet

Colours MAROON, emerald green striped sleeves, quartered cap

First reserve; course winner over 2m and stays beyond this distance Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 19 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €9,715 Ivane (FR) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 C -- Handicap Rating 87

14/1 HR87 E. Walsh 11.9 (CP) 19L 6th of 10fn, 13rn to Aliunde 11.7 KILB 26 JUL hcp chse (0-95)2m 3f 195yds Gd/Yld 9/1 HR88 Ms C. Skerry 10.5 (CP) p.u. in race won by The Dabbler 11.11 SLGO 11 JUN 12rn hcp hdl (80-109)3m 1f 170yds Gd 7/1 HR86 Ms C. Skerry 10.9 (CP) 1 3/4L 2nd to Thedancingfarrier 10.10 CK 21 MAR 14rn hcp hdl (80-102)3m 70yds Sft/Hvy

22

LOUGHRASK RAINBOW (Ire)

T A Vaughan Owner

Brian M McMahon GALWAY Trainer

Jockey 30

Age 6

Recent Finishes p-p0f05 Weight 11-09

Breeding g Bay by Sans Frontieres - Belle’s Elegance (Flemensfirth) Bred by Martin Ryan

Colours RED, royal blue cross sashes, royal blue sleeves, striped cap

Second reserve; maiden efforts not that convincing ahead of this handicap debut Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 5 runs Prize-money earned €200 Loughrask Rainbow -- Handicap Rating 90

125/1 P.T. Enright 11.4 28L 5th of 7 to Crack The Sky (GB) 11.5 KILB 10 AUG mdn hdl 2m Gd/Yld

150/1 R. Deegan 11.12 40L 13th of 18 to Lightkeeper 11.12 here 31 JUL mdn hdl 2m 5f 11yds Gd

100/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.4 fell in race won by Miners Bridge 11.4 KILL 18 JUL 14rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 85yds Gd

The Galway Handicap Hurdle (80-95)

23 BARRYROE MADAM (Fr)

CKG Syndicate

Owner

Brian M McMahon GALWAY

Trainer

Jockey 28

Age 5

Recent Finishes 660-608

Weight 11-07

Breeding f Bay by Kapgarde - Avenue Murillo (Lateral)

Bred by Francois-Marie Cottin

Colours EMERALD GREEN & RED HALVED, maroon sleeves, royal blue cap

Third reserve; must step up on what she’s shown in handicaps and by quite a bit Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 7 runs Prize-money earned €339 Barryroe Madam (FR) -- Handicap Rating 88

16/1 HR89 R. Deegan 11.9 13L 8th of 12fn, 14rn to The Vegas Raider 12.0 BAL 12 AUG hcp hdl (80-95)2m 165yds Yld/Sft

10/1 HR91 R. Deegan 10.10 27L 12th of 15fn, 16rn to Herculaneum 11.2 BAL 28 MAY hcp hdl (80-109)2m 75yds Gd/Yld 25/1 HR92 D. Moloney 11.4 22L 6th of 15 to O’Faolains Glory 10.6 DRYL 14 APR hcp hdl (80-102)2m 3f 170yds Yld HOOD ON No. 1, 14 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 2, 19 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 11, 17 BLINKERS ON No. 15 H,T ON No. 16 CPiece ON No. 21

LAST YEAR 1st Hutchie, 2nd Tullyhogue Fort, 3rd Church Lane TRAINER Stephen Gerard Carey WEIGHT 11-6 TIME 6

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RACE RESULT

PEDIGREE CORNER

PEDIGREE WATCH

Kilmurry Jj

●Foaled May 04, 2017

●Sire Imperial Monarch (IRE) (12.1f)

●Dam County Gate (IRE)

●Dam’s sire Milan (GB) (13.8f)

●(n/s E4,500 F); third live foal; dam pulled up in maiden point, closely related to bumper/2m4f hurdle winner Oscar Lyons out of unraced sister to 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase (Kerry National) winner Native Performance

PEDIGREE WATCH Lets Do This

●Foaled Apr 27, 2017

●Sire Dylan Thomas (IRE) (10.0f)

●Dam Genandjoe (IRE)

●Dam’s sire Waky Nao (GB) (8.9f)

●Fourth foal; dam unraced half-sister to useful 2m4f/3m chase winner Stormy Judge and useful 2m6f hurdle/3m7f chase winner Mister Fogpatches out of bumper/2m-3m hurdle/useful chase winner

In the 5:40 Galway last year Ballagh Star finished 2nd, beaten 1/4l off a mark of 89 at 13/2 ridden by Shane Fitzgerald. Source: Racing Post

6.15pm RACE 6

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

About 2 miles 2 furlongs 54 yards.

RACE PREDICTOR

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

RACE VERDICT

A case can be made for a few of these. Jet Setting Jim ran well here last time and has claims, as does Noble Birth after a very pleasing chasing debut at Killarney. Shecouldbeanything and Boldog represent top yards and could go well but it might be worth siding with JESSE EVANS. A mistake at the second last cost him dearly on his chasing debut at Killarney and he can gain compensation if putting in a clear round here. [Dave Stephens] Source: Racing Post SELECTION: JESSE EVANS

1

BLUE REED (Fr)

Shauna M Kelly

Owner

W J Burke CORK

Trainer

Sean Flanagan

Jockey

34

Age 5

Recent Finishes 8-pp5f8

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Brave Mansonnien - Carambole (Astarabad)

Bred by M Dr V Bernard Stoffel

Colours ROYAL BLUE, yellow cross of lorraine, red sleeves, white chevrons, red cap, white star 0-9 under Rules, fell at Wexford on chase debut, well-beaten last time, others preferred Probable SP: 50/1

Career record 9 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,271 Blue Reed (FR)

50/1 C. Stone-Walsh 11.7 (CP) 31L last of 8fn, 11rn to Presenting Lad 11.12 ROS 6 AUG beg.ch 2m 114yds Yld/Sft

33/1 C. Stone-Walsh 11.7 fell in race won by Common Practice 11.12 WEX 24 JUL 9rn beg.ch 2m Yld

18/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.4 (TS) 38L 5th of 10fn, 13rn to Bridgehead 11.4 BELW 6 JUL mdn hdl 2m 1f 40yds Gd

2 BOLDOG (Fr)

Simon Munir & Isaac Souede

Owner

Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

Trainer

J J Slevin

Jockey

204

Age 6

Recent Finishes -541-15

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Grey by Authorized - Belga Wood (Woodman)

Bred by M Dr Georges Sandor Colours EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots

Top yard, maiden hurdle winner in January, off 204 days makes chase debut, can’t discount Probable SP: 5/1

Career record 6 runs, 2 wins Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €10,548 Boldog (FR) 2 N.H. wins €9,132.10

9/2 D.A. Jacob 11.9 24L 5th of 8 to Tullyhill (FR) 11.9 PUN 18 FEB nov.hdl Listed 1m 7f 189yds Hvy 5/1 J.J. Slevin 11.12 won 5 1/2L 12L from Gorgeous Tom 11.4 and Cappucino 11.4 TRAM 1 JAN 14rn mdn hdl 2m 180yds Hvy Ben Bromley 10.11 (H) (TS) won 4 1/4L 2L from Chance The Robin 11.9 and President Scottie 11.2 HEXHAM 24 APR 23 15rn Bumper 2m 48yds Sft

The Galway City Beginners Steeplechase

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JESSE EVANS (Ire)

Jack Singleton Owner

Noel Meade MEATH

Trainer

Sam Ewing Jockey

16

Age 8

Recent Finishes 463-483

Weight 11-12

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

Bred by Gerry & Aoife Hanratty

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

Talented hurdler, mistake costly when beaten at short odds last time, big chance Probable SP: 13/8

Career record 34 runs, 7 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €284,803

Jesse Evans 3 flat wins €42,775.00 4 N.H. wins €58,115.00

11/10Fav Sam Ewing 11.12 hd 6L 3rd to Arctic Fly 11.5 KILL 24 AUG 10rn beg.ch 2m 1f Gd/Yld

17/2 HR150 C. Stone-Walsh 11.5 16L 8th of 19 to Nurburgring 10.10 here 1 AUG Ext hcp hdl Grade 3 2m 11yds Gd 11/2 Mr Finn Tegetmeier 11.5 1/2L 1L s/hd 4th to Seattle Creek (GB) 11.5 LEP 11 JUL 11rn 1m 7f Gd

4 JET SETTING JIM (Ire)

F Walsh

Owner

John Queally WATERFORD

Trainer

Michael O’Sullivan Jockey 41

Age 7

Recent Finishes 41-31f3

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Jet Away - Shannon Chevi (Chevalier)

Bred by R J O’Brien

Colours PINK, yellow stars, yellow sleeves, pink cap, yellow star

Maiden hurdle winner, fell on chase debut, decent effort here last time, could go well Probable SP: 9/2

Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €16,516 Jet Setting Jim 2 N.H. wins €13,275.00 11/4

M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 1 3/4L 11L 3rd to Thecompanysergeant (GB) 11.12 here 30 JUL 7rn beg.ch 2m 2f 54yds Gd 12/1

M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 fell in race won by Bowmore 11.12 TIPP 2 JUL 12rn beg.ch 2m 1f 70yds Gd/Yld 9/2

M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.12 won 1 1/4L 2 1/2L from Pahlavi 10.11 and Sionnach Eile 11.12 LIST 1 JUN 12rn mdn hdl 2m 100yds Gd

5 JOYEUX VIVO (Fr)

John P McManus Owner

John E & Thomas Kiely WATERFORD Trainer

Mark Walsh Jockey 14

Age 5

Recent Finishes 263346

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Kapgarde - Thet Viva (Sleeping Car)

Bred by Emmanuel Chevalier du Fau, Alban Chevalier du Fau, Francois Chevalier du Fau & Patrice de Broucker

Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap 0-10 under Rules, well-beaten in both chases at around 3m, needs more back in trip Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 10 runs, 5 places Prize-money earned €9,068 Joyeux Vivo (FR)

7/2 M.P. Walsh 11.12 50L 6th of 8fn, 10rn to Linden Arden 11.12 BAL 26 AUG beg.ch 2m 7f 58yds Sft

7/2 M.P. Walsh 11.12 5L 2L 13L 4th to Bardenstown Lad (GB) 11.12 KILB 12 JUL 11rn beg.ch 3m 1f 80yds Gd/Yld 9/4Fav HR113 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.12 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Sargent Lightfoot 10.8 PUN 9 JUN 15rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 49yds Gd

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NOBLE BIRTH (GB)

In Bounds Syndicate Owner

E McNamara LIMERICK Trainer

Daniel King Jockey 18

Age 7

Recent Finishes 24-9102

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Nathaniel - Miss Noble (Exceed And Excel) Bred by Miss Noble Partnership Colours BLACK, white & black check sleeves, black cap, white star

3-20 over hurdles, fine effort when second on chase debut at Killarney, not written off Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 26 runs, 3 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €49,650 Noble Birth (GB) 3 N.H. wins €27,016.60 14/1 D. King 11.12 (TS) 1 1/2L 2nd to Nt Field Minnesota 11.5 KILL 22 AUG 8rn beg.ch 2m 7f 100yds Gd/Yld C.P. McNamara 10.3 (TS) 36L 16th of 18fn, 22rn to Monmiral (FR) 10.12 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 7f 213yds Sft 16/1 HR113 D. King 9.11 (TS) won 3 1/2L 3L from Cleatus Poolaw (GB) 10.8 and Desertmore House 10.8 NAAS 25 FEB 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 147yds Sft

PALACE ROCK (Ire)

A G Beatty & P McBride & Mrs Peter Casey & Mrs Paula Casey Owner

Francis Casey MEATH Trainer

Ben Harvey Jockey 16 Age 7 Recent Finishes 2b2305 Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Battle of Marengo - Fingal Rock (Rock of Gibraltar)

Bred by Peter Casey Colours LIGHT BLUE, dark blue star, light green sleeves, yellow stars, light blue cap

Two-time winner over hurdles, not much promise in two starts over fences, watch for now Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 27 runs, 3 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €56,070 Palace Rock 1 flat win €6,490.00 2 N.H. wins €16,520.00 14/1 B.W. Harvey 11.12 31L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Arctic Fly 11.5 KILL 24 AUG beg.ch 2m 1f Gd/Yld

100/30 HR77 J. Kearney 9.5 (CP) 15L last of 11 to Squire Danagher (GB) 9.9 DUN 22 MAR Ext hcp 1m 4f Std 11/4Fav HR77 J.J.G. Ryan 8.5 (CP) 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Satono Chevalier 9.1 DUN 8 MAR 9rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Std

6.15pm RACE 6

8

SAN SALVADOR (Ire)

Annus Mirabilis Syndicate

Owner

Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

Trainer

R Deegan Jockey 16

Age 8

Recent Finishes 1-p4-f7

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Chesnut by El Salvador - Angel Chorus (Dylan Thomas)

Bred by Mrs Ann Marie O’Brien

Colours LIGHT BLUE, grey braces, grey diamonds on sleeves, light blue cap, grey diamonds

2-7 over hurdles but 0-3 in chases, beaten 39l at Killarney last time, others preferred Probable SP: 16/1

Career record 16 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 18 % Prize-money earned €43,118

San Salvador 3 N.H. wins €36,580.00

16/1

J.J. Slevin 11.12 39L 7th of 9fn, 10rn to Arctic Fly 11.5 KILL 24 AUG beg.ch 2m 1f Gd/Yld 9/2 J.J. Slevin 11.12 fell in race won by Presenting Lad 11.12 ROS 6 AUG 11rn beg.ch 2m 114yds Yld/Sft

11/2 J.J. Slevin 11.12 1 3/4L 2L 5 1/2L 4th to Toss Again 11.12 LIM 25 MAY 23 11rn beg.ch 2m 6f 160yds Gd/Yld

9 A LAW

OF HER OWN (Ire)

W Ward

Owner

Peter Fahey KILDARE

Trainer

Danny Mullins Jockey 40

Age 7

Recent Finishes 083280

Weight 11-05

Breeding f Bay by Lawman - Azlaa (Dubawi)

Bred by Michael Quigley & Lawman Syndicate

Colours MAUVE, black seams, striped sleeves, black star on cap

Course winner over timber, beaten 18l on first run back for this yard, best watched Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 19 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €40,199

A Law Of Her Own 2 N.H. wins €23,600.00 C

12/1 HR119 D.J Gilligan 10.7 (V) 18L 14th of 19 to Champella 10.7 here 31 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m 110yds Gd

Miss Heidi Palin 11.1 (CP) 19L 8th of 12 to Fiveonefive 12.0 CARTMEL 30 JUN hcp hdl 2m 1f 46yds Gd

Harry Skelton 11.0 (CP) 4 3/4L 2nd to Ballygeary 10.10 MARKET RASEN 7 JUN 11rn hcp hdl 2m 4f 139yds Gd

10

OPERA POINT (Ire)

Thomas J Kelly Owner A M O’Grady CORK Trainer

John Aherne (7) Jockey 16

Career record 4 runs

Opera Point

Age 6

Recent Finishes b0-0000

Weight 11-05

Breeding f Bay by Mount Nelson - Opera Gale (Big Bad Bob) Bred by Seamus Cooney Colours EMERALD GREEN, mauve & beige hooped sleeves & cap

No worthwhile form at huge odds in four starts over hurdles, hard to fancy in first chase Probable SP: 100/1

100/1 HR85 J. Aherne 10.7 61L last of 14 to Ask Cillian 10.10 KILL 24 AUG hcp hdl (80-102)2m 4f 50yds Gd/Yld

150/1 Mr J. Aherne 11.0 90L last of 16fn, 17rn to Aurora Vega 11.7 CK 5 AUG mdn hdl 2m 1f Gd/Yld 200/1 Mr J. Aherne 10.12 37L 12th of 15 to Disco Dancer 11.5 CK 5 JUL mdn hdl 2m 190yds Gd

11 SHECOULDBEANYTHING (Ire)

M J Hanrahan

Owner

Gordon Elliott MEATH

Trainer

Jack Kennedy Jockey

TStrap, 23

Age 7

Recent Finishes 03129r

Weight 11-05

Breeding f Bay by Malinas - Culmore Girl (Chevalier)

Bred by Damien Duncan Colours BLACK, red star, yellow sleeves, black & red quartered cap

Talented hurdler refused to race on the Flat last time, not discounted on chase debut Probable SP: 11/2

Career record 17 runs, 6 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 35 % Prize-money earned €121,409

Shecouldbeanything 6 N.H. wins €84,075.00

4/1 L.F. Roche 9.12 (CP) (TS) ref. in race won by The Ginger Wizard 9.8 TRAM 17 AUG 9rn mdn 1m 4f Yld 33/1 HR137 Sam Ewing 10.11 (CP) (TS) 18L 9th of 19 to Nurburgring 10.10 here 1 AUG Ext hcp hdl Grade 3 2m 11yds Gd 11/1 HR137 Sam Ewing 11.1 (TS) 16L 2nd to Winter Fog 11.5 TIPP 4 JUL 8rn hdl Grade 3 2m Yld

TONGUESTRAP ON No. 11

LAST YEAR 1st Calico, 2nd Rexem, 3rd Kiki Badger

TRAINER Gordon Elliott WEIGHT 10-9 TIME 4 min. 41.0 sec. GOING Soft

BETTING FORECAST 5

RACE RESULT

J J Slevin (Boldog, Galway 6:15) has ridden 3 winners from 10 rides in the past 14 days. That’s a 30% 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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6.45pm RACE 7

(Generously sponsored by Kenny Developments)

An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-123.

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

(including eg current form, ratings and going.)

PREDICTION: MACGILONEY

RACE VERDICT

Neveradullmoment defied the same mark over hurdles here last time so has obvious claims, while King Ferdinand is compiling a solid CV over fences. However, although disappointing last time,

might make them all go if returning to the form he showed when successful at Punchestown.[Alistair Jones] Source: Racing Post

NO / COLOURS HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

1 MACGILONEY (Ire)

Michael Moloney

Owner

Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY

Trainer

Daniel King

Jockey 17

Age 11

Recent Finishes 456923

Weight 12-00

Breeding g Bay by Milan - Mrs Kennedy (Presenting)

Bred by Mr J O’Regan

Colours BLACK & YELLOW HOOPS, white & yellow quartered cap

Multiiple winner but burdened with a tough handicap mark and drier ground suits Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 63 runs, 11 wins, 17 places Strike-Rate 17 % Prize-money earned €139,205 Macgiloney 11 N.H. wins €95,938.00 C -- Handicap Rating 123

14/1 HR122 D. King 11.7 1L 3L 3rd to Invictus Machin (FR) 10.13 KILB 23 AUG 14rn Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 100yds Gd/Yld 10/1 HR121 D.G. Hogan 11.5 6 1/2L 2nd to Run For Oscar 11.0 KILB 10 AUG 4rn hdl 3m 1f Gd/Yld

40/1 HR123 P.K. Donovan 11.7 20L 9th of 15fn, 20rn to Talk In The Park 11.5 here 31 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 111yds Gd

BOCELLI’S VOICE (Ire)

Con Smyth Owner

Dermot Anthony McLoughlin MEATH Trainer

Patrick M O’Brien (7) Jockey C,T, 47 Age 8

Recent Finishes 564132 Weight 11-09

Breeding g Bay by Mahler - Made Of Diamonds (Alflora)

Bred

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The Kenny Developments Handicap Steeplechase

KING FERDINAND (Ire)

Gortroe Racing Club Owner

Eugene M O’Sullivan CORK Trainer

Mr Alan O’Sullivan (7) Jockey

TStrap, 18

Age 8

Recent Finishes 112-061

Weight 11-09

Breeding g Bay by Milan - Nobody’s Darling (Supreme Leader)

Bred by Brett Merry Colours YELLOW, red cross sashes, striped sleeves, royal blue cap, red star

Raised 9lb for Killarney but this 8yo might be improving (now 3-7 as a chaser) Probable SP: 4/1

Career record 23 runs, 5 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 21 % Prize-money earned €43,056 King Ferdinand 5 N.H. wins €31,347.60 -- Handicap Rating 118

15/2 HR109 Mr Alan O’Sullivan 11.7 (TS) won 5 1/2L 3 3/4L from A Nod To Getaway 10.6 and Kilashee 11.2 KILL 22 AUG 9rn hcp chse (0-109)2m 4f 180yds Gd/Yld

10/1 HR105 M.J.M O’Sullivan 11.10 (TS) 12L 6th of 13fn, 15rn to Gabriel Ranger 11.4 CK 5 AUG hcp hdl (80-109)2m 2f 100yds Gd/Yld 25/1 HR106 M.J.M O’Sullivan 10.10 16L 10th of 15fn, 17rn to Clodders Dream (GB) 11.10 TIPP 4 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 90yds Yld

4 SHANTOU SHOW (Ire)

Conor Mohan

Owner

R P Cody KILKENNY

Trainer

Donagh Meyler Jockey

TStrap, 33

Age 8

Recent Finishes 36-p55p

Weight 11-07

Breeding g Bay by Shantou - Oscar Show (Oscar)

Bred by Andrew Pierce Colours BEIGE, red star, emerald green sleeves, light blue cap

Has not offered a great deal in his two handicaps, especially last time Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €14,534 Shantou Show 2 N.H. wins €12,095.00 -- Handicap Rating 116 9/1 HR120 D. Meyler 11.12 (TS) p.u. in race won by Outside The Door 11.4 WEX 7 AUG 15rn hcp chse (0-123)3m 1f 70yds Gd 7/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.3 (CP) (TS) 28L 5th of 6 to Paggane (GB) 11.3 KILB 2 JUN nov.hdl 3m 1f 32yds Gd 3/1Fav HR120 C. Stone-Walsh 11.4 14L 5th of 7fn, 8rn to Goodnightngodbless 10.7 DRYL 6 MAY Ext hcp chse 3m 2f 50yds Gd

5

TOOFAREASTISWEST (Ire)

Men From The East Syndicate Owner

A M O’Grady CORK Trainer Phillip Enright Jockey

TStrap, 232 Age 8

Recent Finishes 69521-8 Weight 11-06

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

Capable chaser but might just need this after a period on the sidelines Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €19,804 Toofareastiswest 2 N.H. wins €14,165.00 -- Handicap Rating 115 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 7/1 HR108 D.J Gilligan 11.8 (TS) won 1 1/2L 5L from Lady Kate 10.9 and Made In The Woods 10.7 THU 17 DEC 23 14rn hcp chse (0-109)3m 219yds Yld 10/1 HR106 J.C. Gainford 11.9 (TS) 2 3/4L 2nd to Reddys Island 11.0 THU 30 NOV 23 9rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f Yld

6

NEVERADULLMOMENT (Ire)

John P McManus

Owner

J P Dempsey KILDARE

Trainer

Mark Walsh Jockey

C,T, 36 Age 7

Recent Finishes 435p61 Weight 11-04

Breeding g Bay by Mahler - Castlecrossings (Broken Hearted)

Bred by Mrs Noreen McManus

Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

Won off the same mark over hurdles here last time; had placed form over fences Probable SP: 4/1 Career record 23 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €36,003 Neveradullmoment 2 N.H. wins €20,060.00 C -- Handicap Rating 113 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 12/1 HR116 S.D. Torrens 10.4 (TS) p.u. in race won by The Gradual Slope 9.13 PUN 4 MAY 21rn hcp chse (0-145)3m 7f 68yds Sft

MARRONSTOWN (Ire)

Castlehume Syndicate Owner

D M Christie FERMANAGH Trainer

Alex Harvey (5) Jockey 47

Age 7

Recent Finishes 634216

Weight 11-02

Breeding g Bay by Frozen Fire - Topanga Bay (Oscar)

Bred by Mr D Kiely Colours ROYAL BLUE, white spots, white sleeves, emerald green armlet, yellow cap

Poor last time but if he can recapture that penultimate effort then he’d be a player Probable SP: 13/2

Career record 14 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €13,560 Marronstown 1 N.H. win €6,785.00 -- Handicap Rating 111

4/1 HR111 A. Harvey 10.7 48L last of 6fn, 14rn to Sphagnum 10.12 WEX 24 JUL Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 110yds Yld

9/1 HR104 A. Harvey 11.3 won 8L 1/2L from Land Jet 9.11 and Thehairyfella 9.12 PUN 8 JUN 13rn hcp chse (0-109)3m 157yds Gd 9/2Fav HR102 Rachael Blackmore 11.0 3 3/4L 2nd to Weihnachts 10.9 DRYL 14 APR 11rn Ext hcp chse 3m 2f 50yds Yld

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JUST THREE (Ire)

K & N Partnership

Owner

Paul John Gilligan GALWAY

Trainer

Jack Gilligan (7) Jockey

TStrap, 3

Age 7

Recent Finishes 685u34

Weight 10-11

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

Bred by Close Holding Ltd

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

Still early days over fences and this should be more realistic than beginners’ assignments Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 14 runs, 5 places Prize-money earned €8,017

Just Three -- Handicap Rating 106

33/1 HR106 J.G. Gilligan 11.5 (TS) 7L 7 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Marv Michael 11.5 KILB 6 SEP 14rn beg.ch 2m 4f 40yds Yld

22/1 J.G. Gilligan 11.5 2L 10L 3rd to Clifftop (GB) 11.12 TRAM 15 AUG 7rn beg.ch 2m 5f 180yds Gd

80/1 J.G. Gilligan 11.5 u.r. in race won by Pink In The Park 11.5 here 1 AUG 11rn beg.ch 2m 6f 111yds Gd

9 LAKE CHAD (Ire)

Ms Eileen Moore

Owner

Philip Fenton TIPPERARY

Trainer

Brian Hayes

Jockey 22

Age 9

Recent Finishes 9u2091

Weight 10-10

Breeding g Grey by Montmartre - Zayada (Kahyasi)

Bred by Mr Brian Keenan Jnr Colours RED, dark green sash, striped cap

Comfortable Tramore winner; up 8lb and this softer surface might not be ideal Probable SP: 6/1

Career record 49 runs, 3 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €50,014 Lake Chad 3 N.H. wins €22,420.00 -- Handicap Rating 105

15/2 HR97 S.F. O’Keeffe 10.0 won 13L 3/4L from Natural Breeze 10.0 and Smitty Bacall 9.9 TRAM 18 AUG 12rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f Gd 28/1 HR99 Niall Moore 11.4 50L last of 9fn, 15rn to Brandt 11.2 ROS 6 AUG hcp chse (0-102)2m 5f 147yds Sft 16/1 HR100 Niall Moore 11.5 30L last of 14fn, 16rn to Our Bobby 11.13 WEX 13 JUL hcp chse (0-102)2m 3f 110yds Gd

10

CENTURION STEEL (Ire)

Sitting Ducks Syndicate Owner Declan Queally WATERFORD

Trainer Carl Millar (7) Jockey 86

Age 9 Recent Finishes p0-0833

Weight 10-07

Breeding g Bay by Kayf Tara - Novacella (Beyssac) Bred by Cleaboy Stud Colours LIGHT GREEN, dark blue diamond, striped cap

Fair third at Downpatrick latest but softer ground here isn’t favourable Probable SP: 16/1

Career record 22 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €24,083 Centurion Steel 2 N.H. wins €12,390.00 -- Handicap Rating 102

5/1Fav HR102 S. Fitzgerald 12.0 11L s/hd 3rd to Chainofconsequence 10.13 DWNP 15 JUN 13rn hcp chse (0-102)2m 7f 150yds Gd 18/1 HR100 S. Fitzgerald 11.5 12L 1/2L 3rd to Early Arrival 10.5 TRAM 1 JUN 13rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 5f 175yds Gd/Yld 18/1 HR103 S. Fitzgerald 11.11 (H) (TS) 48L last of 8fn, 12rn to Lady Kate 10.10 TIPP 23 APR hcp chse (0-109)2m 7f 80yds Yld/Sft

11 NATURAL BREEZE (Ire)

Kings of Breifne Owner

P J Rothwell WICKLOW Trainer

Simon Torrens Jockey

CPiece, 22 Age 9

Recent Finishes 8-21552

Weight 10-01

Breeding g Chesnut by Shirocco - Alpha Style (Saddlers’ Hall) Bred by Michael Fennessy Colours ROYAL BLUE & WHITE CHEVRONS, royal blue sleeves, white cap

No match for Lake Chad at Tramore but entitled to push that one closer this time Probable SP: 7/1

Career record 31 runs, 2 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €32,222 Natural Breeze 2 N.H. wins €12,685.00 -- Handicap Rating 96

8/1 HR97 S.D. Torrens 10.0 (CP) 13L 2nd to Lake Chad 10.0 TRAM 18 AUG 12rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f Gd 13/2 HR98 C. Owens 10.4 (CP) 10L 5th of 7 to Freddie Robdal 10.11 WEX 24 JUL Ext hcp chse 2m Yld 14/1 HR98 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.12 (CP) 8 1/4L 5th of 12fn, 15rn to Ceanndana 11.12 TRAM 31 MAY beg.ch 2m 5f 180yds Yld

CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 2, 6 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 3, 4, 5, 8 CPiece ON No. 11

LAST YEAR 1st Glenquin Castle, 2nd Iridescent, 3rd Takarengo TRAINER Martin Brassil WEIGHT 10-12 TIME 6 min. 2.0 sec. GOING Soft

BETTING FORECAST 5

RACE RESULT

CLASS

OF 5-30

Trainers (between 5 & 30 horses in training) with best winners-horses % under all codes in the past 12 months

42% of the horses to have raced for D M Christie in the past 12 month have won.

Source: Racing Post

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7.15pm RACE 8

(A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€1,000))

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards mares only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing that are EBF eligible.

About 2 miles 160 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: MUMMY DERRY

RACE VERDICT

Clever Minded made a nice debut at the festival here but she was no match for a Willie Mullins newcomer that day and it could be a similar story here should there be confidence behind MUMMY DERRY. Team Mullins won this with an odds-on debutante 12 months ago. Meitheal is preferred of the remainder. [Alistair Jones] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: MUMMY DERRY Next Best: Clever Minded

1 ANNIE HOPE HARRIET (Ire)

Dermot P O’Brien Owner

Dermot P O’Brien WATERFORD Trainer

Age 5

Miss A B O’Connor Jockey 22

Career record 1 runs

Recent Finishes 0 Weight 11-11

Breeding f Grey by Bullet Train - Boberelle (Bob Back)

Bred by Ms Gillian King Colours EMERALD GREEN & WHITE QUARTERED, striped sleeves, quartered cap

Beaten about 20l when a 16-1 chance at Tramore three weeks ago (good) Probable SP: 50/1

Annie Hope Harriet 16/1 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.11 19L 10th of 13 to Parga Diamond 11.11 TRAM 18 AUG Bumper 2m 140yds Gd

2 ATOMIC QUEEN (Ire)

Straffan Racing Partnership Owner

Peter Fahey KILDARE

Trainer

Mr D O’Connor Jockey

Age 5

Recent Finishes Weight 11-11

Breeding f Bay by Flemensfirth - Atomic Winner (Poliglote)

Bred by Richard Gallagher

Colours BEIGE, black seams, hooped cap

Flemensfirth mare who cost 48,000euros as a 3yo; positive jockey booking Probable SP: 25/1

The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Flat Race

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CAILIN DEAS (Ire)

Frank Reynolds Owner

James Andrew Fahey LAOIS

Trainer

Mr Alan O’Sullivan (7)

Jockey

TStrap, 17

Age 6

Recent Finishes 5-2

Weight 11-11

Breeding f Bay by Pour Moi - Mount Abora (Rock of Gibraltar)

Bred by Frank Reynolds

Colours BLACK, white stars

Left debut effort behind to finish second at Kilbeggan when tried in a tongue-tie Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,239

Cailin Deas

25/1 Mr Alan O’Sullivan 11.5 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Miss Dishy 11.5 KILB 23 AUG 12rn Bumper 2m Gd/Yld 40/1 Miss H. Heffernan 11.0 11L 5th of 8 to Glowing Account (FR) 12.0 LIST 17 SEP 23 Bumper 2m Gd

4

CLEVER MINDED (Ire)

David L’Estrange & Raymond P Fitzgerald

Owner

J P Dempsey KILDARE

Trainer

Mr F Maguire

Jockey

37

Age 5

Recent Finishes 3

Weight 11-11

Breeding f Bay by Jack Hobbs - Clever Mode (Poliglote)

Bred by Mr J L Lightfoot

Colours EM GREEN & WHITE DIABOLO, white sleeves, emerald green armlet, emerald green & white quartered cap

Third to a well-touted Willie Mullins newcomer at the big meeting here a month ago Probable SP: 4/1

Career record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,530

Clever Minded

11/1 Mr F. Maguire 11.11 3 3/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Cameletta Vega 11.11 here 3 AUG 19rn Bumper 2m Yld

5

DANCING DAME (Ire)

Mrs Claire Doyle Owner

Timothy Doyle TIPPERARY

Trainer

Mr D Doyle (7) Jockey

37

Age 5

Recent Finishes 23-0

Weight 11-11

Breeding f Bay by Decorated Knight - Dancing Soprano (Jeremy)

Bred by J Monaghan

Colours RED, dark green cross sashes, dark green cap, red star

Showed similar form at Killarney/Listowel before finishing down the field here last month Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 3 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €3,084

Dancing Dame 16/1 Mr D. Doyle 11.4 18L 16th of 19 to Cameletta Vega 11.11 here 3 AUG Bumper 2m Yld 6/1 Mr D. Doyle 10.10 1 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Luckinthecity (GB) 11.10 LIST 18 SEP 23 9rn Bumper 2m Yld

22/1 Mr D. Doyle 10.10 1L 2nd to Easy Peasy 10.10 KILL 20 JUL 23 11rn Bumper 2m 1f Gd

6

DE CUCKOO (Ire)

Thomas A Keating Owner

Miss Elizabeth Anne Lalor TIPPERARY Trainer

Mr D McGill (7) Jockey

7

Age 5

Recent Finishes Weight 11-11

Breeding f Bay by Mount Nelson - Court Over (Overbury)

Bred by F Mc Mahon

Colours EM. GREEN & ORANGE CHEVRONS, emerald green sleeves, orange & emerald green quartered cap

Half-sister to winners Where’s Frankie (2m7f-3m4f hurdle/chase) and Andante (bumper) Probable SP: 50/1

HEURE EXACTE (Fr)

I Madden Owner

I Madden GALWAY Trainer

Mr J P Sampson (7) Jockey 37

Career record 6 runs

Heure Exacte (FR)

250/1

Age 7

Recent Finishes 0-0p-70 Weight 11-11

Breeding f Bay by Great Pretender - Paricolombieres (Lute Antique) Bred by Francois Meslin & Cte Etienne De Maupeou Colours YELLOW, black chevron & chevrons on sleeves, yellow cap, black spots

No worthwhile form in six bumpers and held by some of these Probable SP: 200/1

Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.11 31L 18th of 19 to Cameletta Vega 11.11 here 3 AUG Bumper 2m Yld

250/1 Mr J.P. Sampson 11.0 52L 7th of 8 to Minella Hollow 11.5 BAL 28 MAY Bumper 2m 75yds Gd/Yld

250/1 Miss A.B. O’Connor 11.8 (TS) p.u. in race won by Lady Bluebird 11.4 PUN 31 DEC 23 18rn Bumper 2m 2f 79yds Hvy

MEITHEAL (Ire)

Mrs N Flynn Owner

John E & Thomas Kiely WATERFORD Trainer

Mr J L Gleeson (5) Jockey

31

Age 5

Recent Finishes 22

Weight 11-11

Breeding f Bay by Imperial Monarch - Liss Na Tintri (Presenting) Bred by Niall Flynn Colours BLUE, white birds eye, white cap

Well-related mare who has run solid races in defeat at Wexford; won’t be far away Probable SP: 5/1

Career record 2 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €3,990 Meitheal

2/1 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.6 2 1/4L 2nd to Ma Bess 11.4 WEX 9 AUG 13rn Bumper 2m 160yds Gd/Yld

5/1 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.6 ns 2nd to Field A Thistles 11.11 WEX 13 JUL 14rn Bumper 2m 4f 100yds Gd

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MINIMONGOUS (Ire)

G P Keeley

Owner

Paul John Gilligan GALWAY

Trainer

Mr O T Gilligan (7) Jockey 24

Age 5

Recent Finishes fs6-7

Weight 11-11

Breeding f Grey by Walk In The Park - Faraude (Take Risks)

Bred by Tommy James

Colours ROYAL BLUE, white cross of lorraine & chevrons on sleeves, striped cap

Didn’t show much in points and has left Emmet Mullins since her remote finish at Tramore Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 1 runs

Minimongous

14/1 Mr M.J. O’Neill 11.0 (H) 23L 7th of 15 to More Coko (FR) 11.11 TRAM 16 AUG Bumper 2m 80yds Gd/Yld (PtoP) 4/1 F P Murphy 25L 6th to Rossbridge BALLYCRYSTAL 22-OCT-23 10r6f Mdn 3m Gd/Yld (PtoP) 11/4 T P Roche s.u. in race won by Chief Lady INCHYDONEY 21-MAY-23 7r3f Mares Mdn 3m Gd

10 SCARLET PURSE (Ire)

S Curling Owner

S Curling TIPPERARY

Trainer

Mr J O’Grady (7) Jockey

Age 5

Recent Finishes Weight 11-11

Breeding f Chesnut by French Navy - Persilian (Whipper)

Bred by John O’Connor

Colours DARK BLUE & GREY DIAMONDS, grey sleeves, white cap

Well-related newcomer from a stable that wins its share of bumpers Probable SP: 25/1

11 SHE’S POETRY (Ire)

R Cavanagh

Owner

Emmet Mullins CARLOW

Trainer

Mr J W Hendrick (7) Jockey

TStrap,

Age 5

Recent Finishes Weight 11-11

Breeding f Bay by Yeats - Drumlynn Lass (Presenting)

Bred by Richard Cavanagh

Colours MAROON, light blue chevron & armlet, maroon cap, light blue diamond

Newcomer from a shrewd yard and the market should be revealing Probable SP: 7/1

12 A QUAINT GAL (Ire)

Penny For A Pound Syndicate

Owner

Peter Croke WICKLOW

Trainer

Mr C P Tierney (7) Jockey

Age 4

Recent Finishes Weight 11-09

Breeding f Bay by Gustav Klimt - Acquaint (Verglas)

Bred by Miss Audrey F Thompson Colours BLACK, purple chevron, purple seams on sleeves, purple cap, yellow star

1,000euros yearling; fourth foal; half-sister to 7f winner Aquamas (RPR 68) Probable SP: 50/1

13 ANGEL’S PEAK (Ire)

Denis Paul Murphy

Owner

Denis Paul Murphy WEXFORD Trainer

Mr S Cotter (7) Jockey 22

Career record 1 runs

Angel’s Peak

Age 4

Recent Finishes pp8 Weight 11-09

Breeding f Bay by Workforce - Monifah (Arcadio)

Bred by Tony Costello Colours ORANGE, white epaulettes & sleeves, white cap, orange star

Pulled up in two points; found wanting when it mattered on good ground at Tramore Probable SP: 100/1

100/1 Mr S. Cotter 11.1 12L 8th of 13 to Parga Diamond 11.11 TRAM 18 AUG Bumper 2m 140yds Gd (PtoP) 6/1 S Cotter p.u. in race won by Dippedinmoonlight INCHYDONEY 26-MAY-24 11r4f Mares Mdn 3m Yld (PtoP) 4/1 S Cotter p.u. in race won by Supreme Malinas BALLYKNOCK 27-MAR-24 12r3f Mares Mdn 3m Hvy

14

DIAMONDS DIVA (Ire)

Dan Kiely & Brian Hannon & M Stafford

Owner

Mrs John Harrington KILDARE

Trainer

Mr H C Swan (3)

Age 4

Recent Finishes 73 Weight 11-09

Breeding f Bay by Walk In The Park - Classic Theatre (King’s Theatre)

Bred by J Lenihan

Jockey 14

Colours RED, white stars, pink sleeves, red stars, white cap, pink stars

Showed more at Ballinrobe but was still beaten 11l and has plenty to find on the figures Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €945 Diamonds Diva 10/1 D. Meyler 10.9 3 1/4L 8L 3rd to Lucky Viv 10.8 BAL 26 AUG 13rn mdn hdl 2m 6f 90yds Sft 9/2 C.D Smithers 10.12 33L 7th of 12 to La Note Verte (GB) 11.5 LIST 1 JUN Bumper 2m 100yds Gd

15 MADAM JESS (Ire)

Mrs B Queally

Owner

Declan Queally WATERFORD

Trainer

Mr R W Barron (5)

Jockey

Age 4

Recent Finishes Weight 11-09

Breeding f Bay by Elzaam - Invade (Intense Focus)

Bred by Ballyhane

Colours WHITE & BLACK CHEVRONS, white sleeves, black stars, white cap, black star Third foal; dam 6f AW winner (RPR 73), sister to 1m 2yo winner Tanqeya

Probable SP: 25/1

The Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Flat Race

16 MUMMY DERRY (Ire)

Paul Byrne Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer

Mr P W Mullins Jockey

Age 4

Recent Finishes

Weight 11-09

Breeding f Bay by Yeats - In The Habit (Duke of Marmalade)

Bred by Mrs Noreen McManus

Colours LIGHT BLUE, light blue & pink striped cap

Fifth foal; half-sister to smart 2m3f hurdle/2m-3m1f chase winner Spillane’s Tower Probable SP: 11/10 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 3, 11

BETTING FORECAST 5

RACE RESULT

PEDIGREE CORNER

PEDIGREE WATCH

Atomic Mass

●Foaled Apr 15, 2022

●Sire Havana Gold (IRE) (7.8f)

●Dam Fresh Snow (IRE)

●Dam’s sire Dark Angel (IRE) (7.6f)

●£27,000 Y; first foal; dam runner-up 6f/7f inc AW (RPR 77), half-sister to 1m2f winner Juneau out of 1m 2yo winning sister to 1m turf (QEII Stakes) and 1m2f AW (BC Classic) Group 1 winner Raven’s Pass

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PEDIGREE WATCH Annie Hope Harriet

●Foaled Jun 06, 2019

●Sire Bullet Train (GB) (f)

●Dam Boberelle (IRE)

●Dam’s sire Bob Back (USA) (12.4f)

●Ninth foal; closely related to 2m-2m4f hurdle winner Hart Of Steel, half-sister to winners Stonebrook (bumper/2m hurdle) and Sizing Malbay (2m4f/2m5f hurdle/chase); dam bumper winner/placed 2m4f/2m5f hurdles out of sister to smart 2m hurdler Winter Squall

Mr P W Mullins (Mummy Derry, Galway 7:15) has the best strike-rate having ridden 14 winners from 43 rides (33%) here in the last five years.

Source: Racing Post

DEFIBRILLATORS

Galway Racecourse in partnership with Croí, the West of Ireland Cardiology Foundation are delighted to announce enhanced safety procedures for our patrons with the provision of three Public Access Defibrillators at points throughout our grounds. The units are housed in cabinets in the ground floor of the Millennium Stand, in the ground floor of the Killanin Stand and in the Administration Office located adjacent to the weighroom. Should you require the assistance from one of our trained responders, please alert your nearest racecourse official.

TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

RACE 1: 3.20pm

THE KENNY DEVELOPMENTS MAIDEN HURDLE OF €13,000 (Generously sponsored by Kenny Developments) Winner will receive €7,800 (Penalty Value: €7,670), Second will receive €2,600, Third will receive €1,300, Fourth will receive €650, Fifth will receive €390, Sixth will receive €260. A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 2 miles 160 yards. €117 to enter, €13 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 2: 3.55pm

THE ANGLOPRINTERS.IE HANDICAP HURDLE OF €12,000 (80-109) (Generously sponsored by Anglo Printers) Winner will receive €7,200 (Penalty Value: €7,080), Second will receive €2,400, Third will receive €1,200, Fourth will receive €600, Fifth will receive €360, Sixth will receive €240. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-109. About 2 miles 160 yards. €108 to enter, €12 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Handicaps calculated 4th September. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Weights raised by 2lbs.

RACE 3: 4.30pm

THE DEACY GILLIGAN HURDLE OF €17,500 (Generously sponsored by Deacy Gilligan) Winner will receive €10,500 (Penalty Value: €10,325), Second will receive €3,500, Third will receive €1,750, Fourth will receive €875, Fifth will receive €525, Sixth will receive €350. A hurdle for four years old and upwards that on or since 1st January, 2023 and at declaration have not been placed first, second or third in a Grade 1, 2 or 3 weight-for-age hurdle race. About 2 miles 5 furlongs 129 yards. €157.50 to enter, €17.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 10st 11lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st. Mares allowed 7lbs. Penalties (handicaps excluded) - to count from 1st January, 2023 Winner of a hurdle race 6lb extra; Of two hurdle races 10lb extra. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 4: 5.05pm

THE GALWAY HANDICAP HURDLE OF €10,000 (80-95) (DIV I) 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 extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95. About 2 miles 6 furlongs 97 yards. €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Handicaps calculated 4th September. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 5: 5.40pm

THE GALWAY HANDICAP HURDLE OF €10,000 (80-95) (DIV II) 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 extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards rated 80-95. About 2 miles 6 furlongs 97 yards. €90 to enter, €10 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Handicaps calculated 4th September. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 6: 6.15pm

THE GALWAY CITY BEGINNERS STEEPLECHASE OF €12,500 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 steeplechase for four years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase. About 2 miles 2 furlongs 54 yards. €112.50 to enter, €12.50 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 7: 6.45pm

THE KENNY DEVELOPMENTS HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €15,500 (0-123) (Generously sponsored by Kenny Developments) 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. An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards rated 0-123. About 2 miles 6 furlongs 111 yards. €139.50 to enter, €15.50 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 4th September. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 8: 7.15pm

THE IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF MARES FLAT RACE OF €11,000 (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (Generously sponsored by the Irish EBF (€1,000)) Winner will receive €6,600 (Penalty Value: €6,490), Second will receive €2,200, Third will receive €1,100, Fourth will receive €550, Fifth will receive €330, Sixth will receive €220. An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards mares only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing that are EBF eligible. About 2 miles 160 yards. €99 to enter, €11 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 9lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 11lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules (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

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