Dr. Colm O’ Flaherty (Chairman) | Dr. Tom McDonogh (Vice Chairman)
Anthony M. Ryan
Peter M. Allen
Conal Kavanagh
John Coyle OBE
Pauline Gavin
F.T. Fahy
Donal H. Gavin
Zoë Fitzgerald
HONORARY MEMBERS
J.A. Higgins
Dr. Thomas McDonogh
Dr. Joey Costello
Paul Carey
Frances Crowley
John Moloney
D.K. Weld
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfiling 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. N.P. Lambert (Chairperson), Mr. D. Pugh
Mr. G. McCourt, Mr. A. Ryan & Mr. L. Walsh
Clerk of the Course: Mr. L. Wyer
Asst. Clerk of Course: Mr. B. Hamilton
Clerk of the Scales: Mr. D. Maher
Starter:
Judge:
Handicappers:
Stewards Secretaries:
Mr. P.F. Graffin
Mr. A.L. McKeever
Mr. G. O’Gorman & Mr. S. Quinn
Mr. P. Deegan & Mr. L. Aspell
Medical Officers: Dr. J. Pugh & Dr. G.M. Burke
Veterinary Officer: Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.
Veterinary Assistants: Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. J. Casey
Security Officer: Mr. C. Gordon
Receiver of Entries:
Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare.
Stakeholder: Horse Racing Ireland.
Hon. Surgeons:
Mr. Eddie Myers M.D,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
Hon. Medical Officers: Dr. Eugene O’Beirn
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. V O’ Connor, M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.
Chief Executive:
Mr. Michael Moloney, Racecourse, Ballybrit, Galway. Phone: 091-700100
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MONDAY 28 JULY TH time what’s on location
1 45pm Gates Open
4 - 8pm Rhythm Train DJ Set Festival Village Stage
4.30pm Parade Ring Preview Parade Ring
5 - 8pm The Gamblers Main Stage
5 00pm Galway Tenors Performance Winning Post
5.10pm The Galway Bay Hotel & The Galmont Hotel Novice Hurdle
Track RACE 1
5 40pm The Iggy Daly Easyfix Handicap Hurdle
Track RACE 2
6 - 9pm DJ DOC Guinness Cube
6.10pm The Eventus Irish EBF (C&G) Maiden
Track RACE 3
6.40pm The Connacht Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap
Track FEATURE RACE
7 15pm The Clayton Hotel Galway Handicap Track RACE 5
7 50pm The Grá Chocolates Handicap Track RACE 6
8 - 10pm Spring Break Main Stage
8.20pm The Monami Construction Flat Race Track RACE 7
DAY 1: MONDAY | JULY 28TH (E)
WELCOME
WELCOME BACK TO BALLYBRIT
On behalf of the Galway Race Committee and the team at Galway Racecourse, we are thrilled to welcome you to our iconic seven-day Summer Festival. It is always a pleasure to greet supporters from every county in Ireland and from all corners of the world. Your continued support means so much to us - thank you.
As we celebrate our 156th Summer Festival, we have an exciting and memorable week planned, and we hope you have an incredible experience here in Ballybrit.
This year, we are proud to welcome back our valued partners and sponsors. Their generous support plays a vital role in making the Galway Races the world-renowned event it is today. We’re delighted to offer an increased prize fund of over €2.17 million across the week, featuring 53 thrilling races, with every race carrying a minimum prize of €17,000 and all feature races offering at least €110,000.
This evening, we look forward to seven exciting races, including our feature event - the €110,000 Connacht Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap. We extend our sincere thanks to today’s sponsors: Galway Bay Hotel, The Galmont Hotel, Easyfix, Eventus, Clayton Hotel Galway, The Connacht Hotel, Grá Chocolates, and Monami. The Opening Day is always a special occasion, showcasing the strength of our amazing local sponsors in front of our loyal Galway crowd.
Before racing begins, be sure to join us at the parade ring for a Racing Preview with Dave Keena, who’ll offer expert tips and insights for the evening ahead. To kick off the festival in style, we invite you to the Grandstand just before the first race for a special live performance by the
Looking ahead, we have a packed week of top-class racing and entertainment. On Wednesday, Tote celebrates 15 years of sponsoring the prestigious Galway Plate, worth €270,000. On Thursday & Friday, Diageo mark an incredible 60 consecutive years of sponsorship with Thursday also welcoming Ella & Jo as new sponsors of the ever-popular Ladies Day Best Dressed Competition. Friday sees Athlone Towncentre return to sponsor Friday’s Most Stylish competition and why not bring the whole family along for Mad Hatters Family Fun Day on Sunday, featuring fantastic entertainment and great prizes, courtesy of Ireland West Airport.
We hope you enjoy the racing, the atmosphere, the fashion, and the unforgettable excitement that only Galway can offer. Thank you for joining us and here’s to a fantastic festival week
Dr. Colm O’Flaherty
Mr.
Michael Moloney Chairman, Galway Race Committee CEO, Galway Racecourse
FRIDAY 1ST AUGUST
Join us for a highly anticipated line-up of superb musical entertainment & stylish after party on Friday 1st August.
Race Week Dining at The Galmont Marinas Restaurant is a modern and contemporary restaurant, perfect for client entertaining or a catch up with friends while indulging in a delicious selection of food and drinks.
Dinner is served daily from 6.00pm to 9.30pm .
Weddings by the Bay
Willie Mullins has won this race six times since 2013 and while he has yet to jump a hurdle in public, DAVY CROCKETT is a fascinating contender. His half-brother Mystical Power won this race in 2023 and he may well follow in his footsteps. Ephesus should go well back on good ground and rates a danger, as does Mick Collins, who has room to improve in the jumping department. Eternal Echo completes the shortlist. [Dave Stephens] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: DAVY CROCKETT Next Best: Mick Collins Free Gin Bar with your drinks reception!
Galway Bay Hotel invite all newly engaged couples to join us for a VIP Wedding Consultation.
1 CHORTAL (GB)
Aidan J O’Ryan & Mark Madden
Owner
Gordon Elliott MEATH
Trainer
Mr J H Williamson (7) Jockey
Quote "Galway Races" when making your enquiry to receive a Free Gin Bar at your drinks reception if you book your wedding with us.
TStrap,
Age 4
Recent Finishes Weight 11-07
Breeding g Bay by Golden Horn - Golden Laughter (Bernardini)
Bred by Hascombe & Valiant Stud Ltd
Colours ORANGE, orange & white striped cap
Bellewstown maiden winner, rated 115, Kennedy prefers the chances of Eternal Echo Probable SP: 10/1
7/2 HR115 D.J Gilligan 11.7 (TS) 1 3/4L 4L 3rd to A Snow White Park 10.7 BAL 27 MAY 6rn hdl 2m 57yds Gd
2/5Fav HR112 D.J Gilligan 10.13 (TS) won 13L 2 3/4L from Old Bridge (FR) 10.13 and Barrow Ranger 10.6 BELW 12 APR 9rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 40yds Gd
2 EPHESUS (Ire)
T & M Partnership
Owner
Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY
Trainer
Daniel King Jockey C,T, 86
Age 4 Recent Finishes 23014u Weight 11-07
Breeding g Chesnut by Galileo - Muwakaba (Elusive Quality) Bred by Capital Bloodstock Colours WHITE, royal blue stars, royal blue sleeves, royal blue cap, white stars Dual-purpose, ground may not have been ideal last twice, go well back
3
ETERNAL ECHO (Ire)
Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd
Owner
Gordon Elliott MEATH
Trainer
Jack Kennedy Jockey
Hood, 99
Age 4
Recent Finishes 1231
Weight 11-07
Breeding g Bay by Fascinating Rock - Expect Amazing (Galileo)
Bred by Newtown Anner Stud
Colours BEIGE, dark blue cross of lorraine & sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star
Bumper winner, scored on hurdles debut at Cork on soft, should handle good, chance Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 4 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €18,220 Eternal Echo 2 N.H. wins €12,980.00
6/4 D.J Gilligan 11.7 (H) won 4 1/2L 7L from Dark Oak 10.11 and Woodview Lad 11.7 CK 20 APR 15rn mdn hdl 2m 70yds Sft
14/1 Mr H.C. Swan 11.7 (H) 2 1/4L 4 1/2L 3rd to Light Up The Dark (GB) 11.0 LIM 23 MAR 10rn Bumper 2m 50yds Yld/Sft
3/1 Mr H.C. Swan 11.10 (H) 1L 2nd to Oneinthewell 11.3 LEP 2 MAR 9rn Bumper 2m Yld
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LOS TOLDOS (GB)
Tribroc Racing Syndicate Owner
John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW Trainer
Paddy Hanlon (7) Jockey
TStrap, 11 Age 4
Recent Finishes 13-501u Weight 11-07
Breeding g Bay by Frankel - Evita Peron (Pivotal)
Bred by Newsells Park Stud Colours GREY, white sleeves & cap
Won at Cork in May, unseated on the Flat latest, a bit to find but not discounted Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €16,446 Los Toldos (GB) 1 flat win €4,344.80 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 117 22/1 HR76 G.M. Ryan 9.10 (TS) u.r. in race won by Tatum 8.9 LEP 17 JUL 10rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 180yds Gd 12/1 S.W. Flanagan 11.7 won 1 3/4L hd from Killeaney Bear 11.4 and Tassarolo (GB) 11.7 CK 10 MAY 16rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 65yds Gd
28/1 HR79 P. Hanlon 9.6 49L last of 11 to Molly Hall 8.10 GOW 16 APR Ext hcp 1m 6f Sft
MICK COLLINS (Ire)
Anthony O’Gorman
Owner
Noel Meade MEATH
Trainer
Mr M J Kenneally (7) Jockey
H,T, 23
Age 4
Recent Finishes 46-1512 Weight 11-07
Breeding g Bay by Inns of Court - Malibu Beach (Mastercraftsman)
Bred by Barry Judge Colours EMERALD GREEN, white sleeves, orange stars, white cap, orange stars
Rated 123, holds Chortal on last run at Bellewstown, chance especially if jumping better Probable SP: 11/2 Career record 9 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 22 % Prize-money earned €21,440 Mick Collins 1 flat win €6,490.00 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 123
11/10Fav HR123 D. Meyler 11.6 (H) (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Autumn Twist 11.6 BELW 5 JUL 11rn nov.hdl 2m 1f 40yds Gd 9/2 E. Walsh 11.7 (H) (TS) won 2 1/4L 4 1/4L from Luker’s Tipple 11.7 and Tatateo 11.4 PUN 8 JUN 14rn mdn hdl 2m 125yds Gd/Yld 5/4Fav D. Meyler 11.7 (H) (TS) 6 3/4L 5th of 16 to Los Toldos (GB) 11.7 CK 10 MAY mdn hdl 2m 1f 65yds Gd
6 A SNOW WHITE PARK (Ire)
Ms Margaret Mullins
Owner
Ms Margaret Mullins KILKENNY
Trainer
Danny Mullins Jockey
62
Age 4
Recent Finishes f1 Weight 11-00
Breeding f Bay by Walk In The Park - Danali (Presenting)
Bred by Mr D Hennessy Colours ROYAL BLUE, yellow sleeves, royal blue cap, red star
Sprung a 66-1 surprise to win on Rules’ debut (Chortal behind), unexposed, not dismissed Probable SP: 11/1
Career record 1 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €6,785 A Snow White Park 1 N.H. win €6,785.00
66/1 D.E. Mullins 10.7 won 1 3/4L 4L from Last Kingdom (FR) 11.7 and Chortal (GB) 11.7 BAL 27 MAY 6rn hdl 2m 57yds Gd (PtoP) 5/1 J L Scallan fell in race won by The Flaggy Shore STOWLIN 04-MAY-25 9r5f Mares Mdn 3m Gd/Yld
7 DAVY CROCKETT (Ire)
John P McManus & Mrs John Magnier
Owner
W P Mullins CARLOW
Trainer
Mark Walsh Jockey
51
Age 4
Recent Finishes 1
Weight 11-00
Breeding g Bay by Camelot - Annie Power (Shirocco)
Bred by Coolmore & Martinstown
Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap
Won a Punchestown bumper easily on debut, half-brother won this in 2023, go well Probable SP: 6/5
Career record 1 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 100 % Prize-money earned €6,490 Davy Crockett 1 N.H. win €6,490.00
1/2Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.5 won 9L 1 1/4L from Maskarvel (FR) 10.12 and I’m A Rocket Man 10.12 PUN 7 JUN 10rn Bumper 2m 100yds Gd/ Yld
FOOTSTEPSTOGLORY (Ire)
Ray Grehan & John Donohue
Owner
David Harry Kelly TIPPERARY
Trainer
Mr B M Coonan (7) Jockey
Career record 2 runs
Footstepstoglory
23
Age 4
Recent Finishes 07
Weight 11-00
Breeding g Brown by Footstepsinthesand - Blue Eyed Lucy (Strategic Prince)
Bred by White Friar Stud
Colours MAROON, white seams, striped sleeves, maroon cap
Well beaten in both starts to date, unlikely to be the answer Probable SP: 100/1
250/1 R.P. Treacy 11.0 82L 7th of 11 to Autumn Twist 11.6 BELW 5 JUL nov.hdl 2m 1f 40yds Gd
80/1 R.P. Treacy 11.7 61L 10th of 11fn, 14rn to Mick Collins 11.7 PUN 8 JUN mdn hdl 2m 125yds Gd/Yld
5.10pm RACE 1
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JURALITY (GB)
Roy Racing Syndicate
Owner
Paul W Flynn LONGFORD
Trainer
Ben Kennedy (7)
Jockey 16
Age 4
Recent Finishes 448422
Weight 11-00
Breeding g Chesnut by Masar - Notary (Lawman)
Bred by Trebles Holford Farm Thoroughbreds
Colours DARK BLUE, pink cross of lorraine, pink seams on sleeves, pink cap, dark blue stars
0-13 on the Flat and no impact in two previous hurdling runs, hard to fancy Probable SP: 80/1 Career record 15 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €5,268 Jurality (GB)
7/4Fav HR69 D. McMonagle 10.2 won 5L 3 1/2L from Roman Harry 9.8 and Signor Ferrari 9.6 TIPP 27 MAY 14rn 1m 1f Yld/Sft 2min 4.2sec
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TUBA (GB)
Raymond Treacy
Owner
Richard John O’Brien LIMERICK Trainer
Sam Ewing Jockey 12
Age 4
Recent Finishes 006404
Weight 11-00
Breeding g Grey by Golden Horn - Iromea (Dansili) Bred by Newsells Park Stud Colours RED, emerald green diabolo on sleeves, emerald green cap
Dual-purpose maiden, mild promise on hurdles debut, lots of improvement needed Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 9 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,484 Tuba (GB)
14/1 HR61 J. Kearney 9.3 11L 5 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Love Sonnet 9.0 KILL 16 JUL 10rn Ext hcp 1m 6f 80yds Sft 33/1 HR64 J. Kearney 9.5 14L 13th of 15 to Faoladh 9.0 LEP 19 JUN Ext hcp 1m Gd 13/8Fav D.E. Mullins 11.7 2 1/4L 12L 4 1/4L 4th to Day Trader (FR) 11.7 LIST 2 JUN 15rn mdn hdl 2m Gd TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1, 4 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 2 HOOD ON No. 3 H,T ON No. 5
LAST YEAR 1st Feud, 2nd Mordor, 3rd Pigeon House
TRAINER Richard John O’Brien WEIGHT 11-7 TIME 3m 51.50 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST 6-5 Davy Crockett, 5 Eternal Echo, 11-2 Mick Collins, 6 Ephesus, 10 Chortal, 11 A Snow White Park, 12 Los Toldos, 20 Tuba, 28 The Real Screamer, 80 Jurality, 100 Footstepstoglory, Move It On Over
RACE RESULT
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RACE PREDICTOR RACE VERDICT
PREDICTION: HALF A CHANCE
A Willie Mullins-trained runner at the bottom of a handicap of this standard is too tempting to ignore. RAKKI gets the vote over Prove Yourself, who should be fully primed for this following a good recent run on the Flat. There could be further improvement to come from recent Downpatrick winner Tell Us This. As previous winners of this race Son Of Hypnos and Clonbury Bridge should not be ruled out. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post
Winner €10,325 Second €3,500 Third €1,750 Fourth €875
1 TELL US THIS (Ire)
Old School Syndicate
Owner
Gavin Cromwell MEATH
Trainer
Eoin Staples (7) Jockey 14
Age 6
Recent Finishes D2074-1
Weight 11-13
Breeding g Bay by Westerner - Lady Kasora (High Chaparral)
Bred by Mr Kevin Dowd
Colours EMERALD GREEN & BLACK HOOPS, black sleeves, white & black quartered cap
Has taken a big hike in the ratings for a wide-margin at Downpatrick, same 7lb claimer now Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 12 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €10,829
Tell Us This 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 111
7/2Fav HR100 E. Staples 11.7 won 8L s/hd from Demanding Gerry 10.10 and Fire Coral (GB) 10.3 DWNP 14 JUL 11rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 165yds Gd
13/2 HR103 K.M. Donoghue 11.8 2 1/2L 7L 5 1/2L 4th to King Kali 11.5 LIST 25 SEP 24 15rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 2f Sft 18/1 HR103 C. Stone-Walsh 11.3 16L 7th of 18fn, 20rn to Son Of Hypnos 11.1 here 29 JUL 24 hcp hdl (95-109)2m 130yds Gd 2
METAMORPHEUS (Ire)
Metamorpheus Partnership
Owner
Richard John O’Brien LIMERICK
Trainer
Anna McGuinness (7) Jockey 12
Age 6 Recent Finishes 467835
Weight 11-12
Breeding g Bay by Morpheus - Coral Dawn (Trempolino)
Bred by Mrs Claire Doyle Colours WHITE, red inverted triangle, emerald green sleeves, white & emerald green quartered cap Fit from action on the Flat, a long time since his sole win over hurdles, up against it Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 23 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 4 % Prize-money earned €14,144
The Iggy Daly Easyfix Handicap Hurdle
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LEAVE IN SECRET (Ire)
Ballinrobe to Laytown Partnership
Owner
Thomas Gibney MEATH
Trainer
Jordan Gainford Jockey
TStrap, 25
Age 6
Recent Finishes 3452-73
Weight 11-11
Breeding g Bay by Elusive Pimpernel - Secret Leave (Long Leave)
Bred by Daniel Doran Jr
Colours EMERALD GREEN, red chevron, striped cap
Fair placed form, makes handicap debut with a tongue-tie fitted, has plenty of weight Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 8 runs, 5 places Prize-money earned €7,495 Leave In Secret -- Handicap Rating 109
14/1 HR111 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.4 1 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Strong Link 11.12 TIPP 3 JUL 15rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 90yds Gd/Yld
15/2 HR113 K.E Buckley 11.12 30L 7th of 16fn, 21rn to Sysko (FR) 11.5 PUN 7 JUN mdn hdl 2m 3f 55yds Gd/Yld
100/30 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.4 6 1/2L 2nd to Ol Man Dingle 11.4 CLON 3 OCT 24 7rn mdn hdl 2m 3f 206yds Gd/Yld
4 SON OF HYPNOS (Ire)
Kevin John Smith
Owner
Kevin Michael Smith MEATH
Trainer
James Smith (5)
Jockey
B,T, 25
Age 8
Recent Finishes 458p-70 Weight 11-11
Breeding g Bay by Morpheus - Top Dollar (Elusive Quality) Bred by Tally-Ho Stud
Colours WHITE, black panel, halved sleeves, quartered cap
16-1 chance when winning this race by 10l last year, has struggled since then Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 50 runs, 6 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €59,404 Son Of Hypnos 3 flat wins €21,535.00 3 N.H. wins €23,010.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 109 40/1 HR112 J. Smith 11.9 (TS) 22L 14th of 16 to Red Glory 11.11 TIPP 3 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m Gd/Yld
12/1 HR113 J. Smith 11.10 (TS) 29L 7th of 9fn, 10rn to Goodie Girl 11.1 DWNP 23 MAY hcp hdl 2m 2f 185yds Gd 14/1
HR115 J. Smith 10.13 (BK) (TS) p.u. in race won by Rockbrook 9.9 here 27 OCT 24 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 11yds Sft
5 MUST MEET CECIL (Ire)
T B Sheridan Owner
Cian Collins MEATH
Trainer
Tiernan Power Roche (5) Jockey
CPiece, 21
Age 7
Recent Finishes /-18227
Weight 11-09
Breeding g Bay/Grey by Mustameet - Jaya Bella (Tikkanen)
Bred by Robert Honner
Colours YELLOW, emerald green diamond, emerald green diamonds on sleeves, grey cap
Decent form in claiming races, below best latest, probably vulnerable in handicap company Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 22 runs, 5 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 22 % Prize-money earned €36,972
12/1 S. Foley 9.9 nk 4 1/4L 3rd to Sky Captain 9.9 ROS 1 JUL 12rn mdn 1m 4f 17yds Yld
11/2 HR106 T.P. Harney 11.2 2L 1 1/4L 3rd to Malbay Madness 11.8 KILB 16 MAY 13rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Gd 9/4 D. Meyler 11.4 won 2 1/2L 1 1/4L from Onyx Storm 10.4 and Trooper Carton 11.1 TRAM 14 APR 8rn mdn hdl 2m 160yds Yld
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RIVER TARA (Ire)
Curb Your Enthusiasm Syndicate
Owner
C A Murphy WEXFORD
Trainer
Conor Stone-Walsh
Jockey
TStrap, 72 Age 7
Recent Finishes 132-2-p Weight 11-09
Breeding f Brown by Kayf Tara - Aulne River (River Mist)
Bred by Michael Whitty
Colours RED, white cross sashes, white sleeves, red chevrons, black cap
Bumper winner for Willie Mullins, pulled up on stable/handicap debut at Wexford in May Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €15,159 River Tara 1 N.H. win €6,490.00 -- Handicap Rating 107 14/1 HR108 C. Stone-Walsh 11.9 (TS) p.u. in race won by Lilian Bland 11.1 WEX 17 MAY 12rn hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd 5/4Fav P. Townend 11.5 6L 2nd to Ollie La Ba Ba 10.13 DWNP 15 JUL 24 10rn mdn hdl 2m 5f 185yds Gd 3/1 P. Townend 11.5 14L 2nd to Tag Man 11.12 LIST 22 SEP 23 18rn mdn hdl 2m 4f Yld/Sft
CIAO ADIOS (Ire)
M G Kelly Owner
Adrian Murray WESTMEATH Trainer
Eoin G Kelly (7)
Jockey
C,T, 17
Age 6
Recent Finishes 185668 Weight 11-08
Breeding f Bay by The Gurkha - Couragetocontinue (Canford Cliffs)
Bred by Mrs M McWey Colours BLACK, red stars, black sleeves, red & black quartered cap
Unplaced in five outings since Cork win in March, looks vulnerable off current mark Probable SP: 33/1
9/1 HR105 R. Deegan 11.9 12L 5th of 12 to Tomas O Maille 11.4 BAL 11 APR Ext hcp hdl 2m 5f 110yds Gd
33/1
HR105 R. Deegan 11.7 1/2L 7L 1L 4th to In For The Night 11.4 NAAS 3 APR 18rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 180yds Gd/Yld
12 COLVIN (Ire)
Peter Boyd
Owner
S R B Crawford ANTRIM
Trainer
Mr S Connor (7) Jockey 43
Age 6
Recent Finishes 55486 Weight 11-07
Breeding g Bay by Yeats - Catleen (Craigsteel)
Bred by Mr P Boyd Colours LIGHT BLUE, maroon triple diamond, maroon diamonds on sleeves, light blue cap, maroon diamonds Makes handicap debut after five maiden outings, form is not particularly convincing Probable SP: 25/1
Career record 5 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €940
Colvin -- Handicap Rating 105
11/1 HR107 L.A. McKenna 11.7 (TS) 25L 6th of 14fn, 15rn to Yoradreamer (GB) 11.5 DWNP 15 JUN mdn hdl 2m 2f 185yds Yld/Sft 10/1 HR108 Sam Ewing 11.4 31L 8th of 13fn, 15rn to Winning Smut 11.4 BAL 26 MAY mdn hdl 2m 6f 131yds Gd 11/1 L.A. McKenna 10.13 2L 5 1/2L hd 4th to Black Soul 11.4 DRYL 5 MAY 18rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 79yds Gd
13 JERRARI (Ire)
Mount Temple Three Syndicate
Owner
Mrs John Harrington KILDARE
Trainer
Donagh Meyler Jockey
CPiece, 21
Age 5
Recent Finishes 504421 Weight 11-07
Breeding g Bay by Order of St George - Jeree (Flemensfirth)
Bred by Gerard M McGrath
Colours RED, black spots, white sleeves, dark blue cap
Improving youngster, raised 8lb for Roscommon win, may remain competitive Probable SP: 7/1
Career record 9 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €8,800
4/1Fav HR97 D. Meyler 11.11 (CP) won 3 3/4L 2 1/2L from Pampar Lady 11.7 and Patty O’Farrell 11.11 ROS 7 JUL 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)1m 7f 204yds Gd
15/2 HR96 D. Meyler 11.10 (CP) 1L 2nd to Malbas (GB) 12.0 KILB 1 JUN 9rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m Gd
15/2 HR96 D. Meyler 11.10 (CP) nk 4L 1 1/2L 4th to Splendid Choice 10.12 WEX 17 MAY 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f Gd
14 SPACE WARRIOR (Ire)
Mrs Helen Mullins & M J Lomax Owner
Thomas Mullins KILKENNY Trainer
Danny Mullins Jockey 11
Age 4 Recent Finishes 5-65p06
Weight 11-07
Breeding g Bay by Belardo - Surface of Earth (Empire Maker) Bred by Belmont B/stock Ltd & Glenville B/stock Colours RED & GREY QUARTERED, striped sleeves, purple cap
Struggled when raised in class after a juvenile maiden hurdle win, others much preferred Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 12 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €8,175 Space Warrior 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 109
25/1 HR66 J.A. Heffernan 10.3 (CP) 16L 6th of 8 to Heiselectric 9.8 LEP 17
mdn 1m 2f Gd 33/1 HR68 D.P. McDonogh 9.4 28L 15th of 16 to Tachos 9.10 LEP 5 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 66/1 HR110 D.E. Mullins 11.0 p.u. in
The Iggy Daly Easyfix Handicap Hurdle
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BALLYEARL (Fr)
Dr S P Fitzgerald
Owner
Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD
Trainer
Darragh O’Keeffe
Jockey
Hood, 43
Age 4
Recent Finishes 6-916
Weight 11-06
Breeding g Bay by Buck’s Boum - Esmeria Bellevue (Konig Tuf)
Bred by Cherryvalley Farm
Colours CREAM, emerald green cross sashes, diabolo on sleeves, emerald green cap
Maiden winner at Tipperary in May, met trouble in running at Downpatrick last month Probable SP: 12/1
11/2 HR110 M.P. O’Connor 11.9 (H) 13L 6th of 7fn, 8rn to Bruant (GB) 10.8 DWNP 15 JUN nov.hdl 2m 1f 165yds Yld/Sft 11/2 D.J. O’Keeffe 10.13 (H) won 2 1/2L 3 3/4L from Portetta 9.13 and Watching The Clock 10.6 TIPP 14 MAY 15rn mdn hdl 2m 190yds Gd/ Yld
20/1 Rachael Blackmore 11.7 24L 9th of 14 to Castleheath 11.7 PUN 13 JAN mdn hdl 2m 85yds Sft
16 CLONBURY BRIDGE (Ire)
CJ & T Syndicate Owner
J P Dempsey KILDARE
Trainer
Charlie O’Dwyer (5) Jockey
B,T, 86 Age 9
Recent Finishes 05-1b4u Weight 11-06
Breeding g Brown by Presenting - Ballycloven Oscar (Oscar)
Bred by Mrs Patrick&Cal Cashman&Frank Motherway Colours ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW CHEVRONS, royal blue sleeves, white cap, emerald green spots
Won this race in 2021 and 10l runner-up last year, chase winner last season, Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 45 runs, 5 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €61,901
20/1 HR111 C.G. O’Dwyer 11.7 (BK) (TS) u.r. in race won by Vital Island 11.5 PUN 3 MAY 11rn chse 3m 90yds Gd/Yld 14/1 HR111 C.G. O’Dwyer 11.8 (BK) (TS) 4 1/2L 2 1/2L 4 1/2L 4th to Spinning Web 12.1 THU 15 MAR 13rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 176yds Gd 13/2 HR111 Mr J.H. Williamson 11.11 (BK) (TS) br.d in race won by Secrecies Of Stone 11.2 LEP 3 MAR 12rn Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 107yds Yld
17 EYEEYE (GB)
Natalie Gilligan Owner
Paul John Gilligan GALWAY Trainer
Jack Gilligan (5) Jockey 21
Age 5
Recent Finishes 70-3p63
Weight 11-06
Breeding g Bay by Expert Eye - Cool Kitten (One Cool Cat)
Bred by Gordon Roddick
Colours ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN HALVED, sleeves reversed, red cap
Modest maiden on the Flat, placed over hurdles but the value of the form is questionable Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 22 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €7,212 Eyeeye (GB) -- Handicap Rating 104 125/1 HR104 J.G. Gilligan 10.11 12L 7 1/2L 3rd to La Note Verte (GB) 11.1 ROS 7 JUL 5rn nov.hdl 1m 7f 204yds Gd
40/1 D.J Gilligan 11.4 20L 6th of 14 to Net Boy (FR) 11.4 BAL 27 MAY mdn hdl 2m 57yds Gd 20/1 J.G. Gilligan 10.13 p.u. in race won by Romany Brown 11.4 KILL 11 MAY 16rn mdn hdl 2m 1f Gd
18 LYGON LAD (Ire)
It Takes Allsorts Syndicate
Owner
Gordon Elliott MEATH
Trainer
Jack Kennedy Jockey 113
Age 5
Recent Finishes 520-047
Weight 11-06
Breeding g Chesnut by Linda’s Lad - Eudemis (Martaline)
Bred by Martin Keating
Colours YELLOW, black disc, black & white striped sleeves & cap
Failed to build on a promising handicap debut at Navan last December, plenty to prove Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 8 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €6,229
Lygon Lad -- Handicap Rating 104
8/1 HR107 Sam Ewing 11.9 24L 7th of 10 to Crescent Moon (FR) 11.8 FAIR 6 APR Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld 16/1 HR109 J.S. McGarvey 11.1 6L 2 1/4L 8L 4th to Timmy Tuesday 12.0 DRYL 17 MAR 8rn hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd 14/1 HR110 Sam Ewing 11.3 47L 11th of 14 to Cave Court 11.5 NAAS 26 JAN Ext hcp hdl 2m 2f 150yds Sft/Hvy
19
WAJAAHA (Ire)
Patrick J McKenna
Owner
Patrick J McKenna TYRONE
Trainer
Liam McKenna (5)
Jockey
CPiece, 14
Age 10
Recent Finishes 8p-0p72
Weight 11-06
Breeding g Bay by New Approach - Thaahira
Bred by Shadwell Estate Company Limited
Colours YELLOW, black & white check cap
Ran well over fences a fortnight, long-priced second over hurdles at last year’s festival Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 71 runs, 5 wins, 21 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €79,290 Wajaaha 2 flat wins €12,095.00 3 N.H. wins €21,865.50 -- Handicap Rating 104 10/1 HR104 L.A. McKenna 11.1 (CP) 1/2L 2nd to Lakefield Flyer 11.0 DWNP 14 JUL 7rn Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 100yds Gd 33/1 HR105 G.B. Noonan 11.7 (CP) 27L 7th of 11fn, 13rn to Charlies Pride 10.11 ROS 9 JUN Ext hcp chse 2m 35yds Gd 25/1 HR109 Anna McGuinness 11.5 (CP) p.u. in race won by Malbay Madness 11.8 KILB 16 MAY 13rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Gd
20 RAKKI (GB)
Act D Wagg Syndicate Owner
W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer
Paul Townend Jockey 101
Age 4
Recent Finishes 20353-0 Weight 11-03
Breeding g Chesnut by Sea The Stars - Waldmark Bred by Newsells Park Stud Colours GREY, pink hoop, grey sleeves, grey cap
Minor placed form for Alan King, has to be taken seriously on debut for Wilie Mullins Probable SP: 9/4 Career record 12 runs, 4 places Prize-money earned €9,096 Rakki (GB) -- Handicap Rating 105
Daniel Tudhope 8.13 11L 10th of 14 to Steel Tiger 9.6 CHELMSFORD CITY 18 APR hcp (66-85)1m 6f Std
James Bowen 11.0 1 3/4L 10L 3rd to Believitanducan 11.0 NEWBURY 18 DEC 24 9rn hdl 2m 69yds Sft
Tom Cannon 11.0 3L 5th of 6 to Flowering 10.4 WARWICK 5 NOV 24 mdn hdl 2m Gd
RESERVES
21 LEAH’S CONTESSA (Ire)
John Breslin Owner
Cian Collins MEATH Trainer
Jockey 17
Age 5
Recent Finishes 0-1p630
Weight 11-05
Breeding f Bay by Califet - Leahs Melody (Milan)
Bred by Mr John Breslin
Colours EMERALD GREEN, yellow sleeves, white cap, yellow spots
First reserve, has been running over longer distances, good 2m4f run on penultimate start Probable SP: No Odds
Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €8,798
15/2 HR103 J.C. Gainford 11.5 (H) 15L 10th of 15fn, 17rn to Nytol 11.11 CK 11 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd 22/1 HR101 D. Meyler 11.4 (H) 1 3/4L 4 1/2L 3rd to Drop The Anchor 11.1 FAIR 20 APR 20rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Sft/Hvy 14/1 HR102 D.J Gilligan 11.4 (H) 17L 6th of 10 to Crescent Moon (FR) 11.8 FAIR 6 APR Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld
22 NAVY GUITAR (Ire)
James C Wallace Owner
Adrian Murray WESTMEATH Trainer
Jockey
H,T, 48 Age 6
Recent Finishes 459-851
Weight 11-04
Breeding g Bay by French Navy - D’Addario (Galileo)
Bred by James Wallace
Colours DARK BLUE, royal blue seams, dark blue sleeves, royal blue diamond on cap
Second reserve, gave a resolute display when winning at Sligo, stronger opposition here Probable SP: No Odds Career record 9 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €7,052 Navy Guitar 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 102
6/1 HR92 K.E Buckley 11.6 (H) (TS) won 3/4L 20L from Spick And Span 11.10 and Tea It Is 10.0 SLGO 10 JUN 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 157yds Gd
7/2Fav HR93 T. Power Roche 11.2 14L 5th of 13fn, 15rn to Shadow Paddy 11.4 TIPP 14 MAY hcp hdl (0-100)2m 190yds Gd/Yld
33/1 HR95 M.P. O’Connor 10.11 (H) (TS) 21L 8th of 13fn, 14rn to Mercury Mission (GB) 10.11 WEX 17 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m Gd/Yld
23 PAHLAVI (Ire)
Shark Hanlon Racing Club Owner
John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW Trainer
Jockey
TStrap, 15
Age 8
Recent Finishes 30-7873
Weight 11-04
Breeding g Bay by Palavicini - Persian Memories (Indian Ridge) Bred by Windflower Overseas Holdings Inc Colours ROYAL BLUE, light blue & red striped sleeves, red cap
Third reserve, no success from 22 outings, placed in six of his 14 starts over hurdles Probable SP: No Odds Career record 22 runs, 8 places Prize-money earned €14,620 Pahlavi -- Handicap Rating 102
10/1 HR103 P. Hanlon 10.3 (TS) 2 3/4L 3 3/4L 3rd to Sargent Lightfoot 11.1 SLGO 13 JUL 8rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f 90yds Gd 33/1 HR104 P. Hanlon 10.13 (TS) 5 1/2L 7th of 16 to Red Glory 11.11 TIPP 3 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m Gd/Yld 14/1 HR105 P. Hanlon 11.5 28L 8th of 11fn, 13rn to Charlies Pride 10.11 ROS 9 JUN Ext hcp chse 2m 35yds Gd
TONGUESTRAP ON No. 3, 7, 23 BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 4, 16 CPiece ON No. 5, 9, 13, 19
CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 8 HOOD ON No. 15 H,T ON No. 22
LAST YEAR 1st Son Of Hypnos, 2nd Clonbury Bridge, 3rd Vischio
TRAINER Kevin Michael Smith WEIGHT 11-1 TIME 3m 52.70 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST 9-4 Rakki, 6 Prove Yourself, 7 Jerrari, 8 Tell Us This, 10 Malbas, 12 Ballyearl, Lygon Lad, Must Meet Cecil, Paul Collins, 14 Clonbury Bridge, 16 Leave In Secret, River Tara, Son Of Hypnos, Wajaaha, 20 Space Warrior, 25 Colvin, Eyeeye, Metamorpheus, 33 Ciao Adios, Half A Chance
RACE RESULT
Friday’s Most Stylish
Fri 1st August
Judging from 4pm
Finalists announced 6pm
Judges
Kayleigh Trappe & Marietta Doran
at The Galway Races
P RIZ E
€2500 Shopping Spree in Athlone Towncentre
2 night hotel & spa break at Sheraton Athlone Hotel
€500 Voucher from Fields The Jewellers
Photo Credit: INPHO / Tom O’Hanlon
The Eventus Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden of €20,000
(Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series Race) (Generously sponsored by Eventus and the Irish EBF (€4,000))
For two years old colts and geldings only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible.
About 7 furlongs. Starting from stalls.
RACE PREDICTOR
The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
PREDICTION: SUNRISE ANGEL
RACE VERDICT
Ballydoyle’s CONSTITUTION RIVER was touched off on debut at Newmarket and, granted natural improvement, should be able to go one place better here. Contrary To Law offered something to build on at the Curragh and he has each-way claims. Masaban and Daary appeal most of the newcomers. [Dave Stephens] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: CONSTITUTION RIVER Next Best: Contrary To Law
1 CONSTITUTION RIVER (Fr)
M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier,Westerberg
Owner
A P O’Brien TIPPERARY
Trainer
Wayne Lordan Jockey
17
Age 2 Drawn 3
Recent Finishes 2
Weight 9-05
Breeding c Bay by Wootton Bassett - Chuppy (Le Havre)
Bred by E U R L LG Bloodstock
Colours ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap
400,000euros Wootton Bassett colt, touched off on debut, should improve, hard to beat Probable SP: 8/13
Career record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €7,311
Constitution River (FR)
Ryan Moore 9.2 s/hd 2nd to Distant Storm (GB) 9.2 NEWMARKET 11 JUL 12rn mdn 7f Gd /Frm
2 CONTRARY TO LAW (Ire)
Ballygallon Stud (Ireland) Limited
Owner
R P Cody KILKENNY
Trainer
Gary Carroll Jockey 9
Age 2 Drawn 6
Recent Finishes 9
Weight 9-05
Breeding c Chesnut by Night of Thunder - Contrary (Mark of Esteem)
Bred by Ballygallon Stud Limited
Colours LIGHT BLUE, dark blue & yellow striped sleeves, dark blue & yellow hooped cap
Well bred Night of Thunder colt, promise on debut at the Curragh, outrun likely odds Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 1 runs Contrary To Law
The Eventus Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden
3
DAARY (Ire)
Sheikh Hamed Dalmook Al Maktoum
Owner
Mrs John Harrington KILDARE
Trainer
Shane Foley Jockey
4
Age 2 Drawn 1
Recent Finishes
Weight 9-05
Breeding c Bay by Wootton Bassett - Suphala (Frankel)
Bred by Lady Bamford
Colours LIGHT BLUE, black seams, white sleeves & cap
110,000gns Wootton Bassett colt, dam a 1m-1m1f winner, 7th in barrier trial in May, watch Probable SP: 13/2
FARABOVE THE LIMIT (Ire)
Sapphire Racing Owner
Gordon Elliott MEATH
Trainer
Age 2 Drawn 5
Recent Finishes 0
Weight 9-05
Declan McDonogh Jockey 38
Breeding c Bay by Far Above - Ivor’s Magic (Zebedee)
Bred by Rossenarra Bloodstock Ltd
Colours ROYAL BLUE, gold circle & SR letters, gold armbands, royal blue cap, gold tassle
100-1 and well beaten on racecourse debut at Down Royal, more of a long-term project Probable SP: 33/1
record 1 runs
Farabove The Limit
125/1 G.M. Ryan 9.0 19L 11th of 14 to North Coast 9.8 DRYL 20 JUN mdn 7f Gd
5
MASABAN (Ire)
Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan
Owner
D K Weld KILDARE
Trainer
Chris Hayes Jockey
Age 2 Drawn 8
Recent Finishes
Weight 9-05
Breeding c Chesnut by Siyouni - Massinga (Selkirk)
Bred by His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C Colours GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap
Siyouni colt, dam a 1m1f-1m4f Listed winner, yard respected here, check market Probable SP: 8/1 6
SPANGLED SANDS (Ire)
Bronsan Racing
Owner
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY
Trainer
Dylan Browne McMonagle Jockey
7
Age 2 Drawn 7
Recent Finishes Weight 9-05
Breeding c Chesnut by Starspangledbanner - French Flirt (Peintre Celebre)
Bred by Castlehyde Stud Colours DARK GREEN, white hoop, white sleeves, dark green cap
Colours ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW DIAMONDS, royal blue sleeves, striped cap
Calyx gelding, dam placed at 1m4f in France, watch unless market speaks Probable SP: 33/1
8 UTMOST GOOD FAITH (GB)
Mrs J Barrett
Owner
J A Stack TIPPERARY
Trainer
J M Sheridan Jockey
Hood,
Age 2 Drawn 4
Recent Finishes Weight 9-05
Breeding c Bay by Starspangledbanner - Lovers’ Gait (Gleneagles)
Bred by Aston Mullins Stud & S Barrow Esq
Colours DARK BLUE, light blue stars, light blue sleeves, dark blue stars, light blue cap, dark blue stars
155,000gns Starspangledbanner colt, dam 1m2f winner, hooded, check market Probable SP: 17/2 HOOD ON No. 8
LAST YEAR 1st Rock Of Cashel, 2nd Admiral Churchill, 3rd Viking Invasion
TRAINER A P O’Brien WEIGHT 9-5 TIME 1m 30.15 secs GOING yield
BETTING FORECAST 8-13 Constitution River, 6 Spangled Sands, 13-2 Daary, 8 Masaban, 17-2 Utmost Good Faith, 20 Contrary To Law, 33 Farabove The Limit, Sunrise Angel
RACE RESULT
GALWAY RACES
The Connacht Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap of €110,000 (70-100) (Premier handicap)
(Generously sponsored by the Connacht Hotel)
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 70-100 that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 21st July, 2025, at least one of those runs having been over a distance of eleven furlongs or more on or after 1st June, 2024.
About 2 miles 179 yards. Starting from stalls.
RACE PREDICTOR
The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
RACE VERDICT
There wasn’t much between TOLL STONE and Comfort Zone when they met in the November Handicap at Naas at the backend of last season and the former is now 5lb better off and may be able to reverse that form. Too Bossy For Us should go well in a first-time hood for the champion trainer and War Room also has a chance if seeing out this trip. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post
1 FAIRBANKS (GB)
Four D Partnership
Owner
William Durkan DUBLIN
Trainer
Mr D McGill (7)
Jockey
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Visor, 21
Age 5 Drawn 2
Recent Finishes 04-2102
Weight 12-02
Breeding g Bay by Nathaniel - Fantasia (Sadler’s Wells)
Bred by George Strawbridge
Colours ROYAL BLUE, royal blue & white hooped sleeves, white star on cap
Five-time Flat winner for Andrew Balding, hurdles winner for this stable, tough task here Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 18 runs, 6 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €158,474
5/2 HR124 P. Byrnes 11.8 12L 2nd to La Note Verte (GB) 11.1 ROS 7 JUL 5rn nov.hdl 1m 7f 204yds Gd
Chris Hayes 9.9 (BK) 10L 14th of 16 to French Master 9.7 ASCOT 17 JUN hcp (0-105)1m 6f 34yds Gd /Frm 8/15Fav P. Byrnes 11.12 won 3 1/2L 10L from Come On The Lads 11.12 and Will Harbut 11.4 BAL 27 MAY 13rn mdn hdl 2m 57yds Gd
Breeding g Bay by Churchill - Apticanti (Aptitude) Bred by Lynch Bages & Camas Park Stud Colours WHITE, emerald green sash & sleeves, orange cap Last year’s Dante third, not disgraced in 1m4f Royal Ascot event, big chance if he stays Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 9 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 11
3
The Connacht Hotel (Q.R.)
DAWN RISING (Ire)
John P McManus
Owner
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY
Trainer
Miss A B O’Connor
Jockey
41
Age 8 Drawn 4
Recent Finishes 616-600
Weight 11-13
Breeding g Bay by Galileo - Devoted To You (Danehill Dancer)
Bred by Barronstown Stud
Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, quartered cap
Ran poorly in the Chester Cup and was a long way down the field in the Ascot Stakes. Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 24 runs, 5 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €323,294 Dawn Rising 3 flat wins €101,089.10 2 N.H. wins €24,780.00 -- Handicap Rating 97
Declan McDonogh 9.12 (TS) 11L 14th of 20 to Ascending 9.7 ASCOT 17 JUN hcp (0-100)2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm
Ray Dawson 9.9 66L last of 15 to East India Dock (GB) 8.8 CHESTER 9 MAY hcp 2m 2f 140yds Gd 40/1 HR103 S.T. McCullagh 9.12 26L 6th of 9 to Sunchart (GB) 9.7 NAAS 23 MAR Listed 1m 2f 98yds Sft
4
FALCON EIGHT (Ire)
Mark E Phelan & S P O’Connor
Owner
D K Weld KILDARE
Trainer
Mr P J Smullen (7)
Jockey
Visor, 54
Age 10 Drawn 13
Recent Finishes 77-4016
Weight 11-13
Breeding g Bay by Galileo - Polished Gem (Danehill)
Bred by Moyglare Stud Farm Ltd
Colours ORANGE, emerald green chevrons on sleeves, white cap, orange diamond
Beat War Rooms over 1m6f at Gowran in April, ground too lively at the Curragh last time Probable SP: 16/1
22/1 HR97 W.J. Lee 9.3 10L 6th of 13 to Mr Percy 8.2 CUR 4 JUN Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd 16/1 HR98 L.F. Roche 9.5 won 3/4L 1/2L from War Rooms 9.5 and Taipan (FR) 9.9 GOW 2 APR 8rn 1m 6f Yld 3min 7.1sec 18/1 HR123 Sam Ewing 11.0 (CP) 31L 14th of 19 to Will The Wise 10.9 NAAS 23 FEB Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 20yds Sft/Hvy
5
THE SHUNTER (Ire)
John P McManus Owner Emmet Mullins CARLOW Trainer
Mr H C Swan Jockey
H,T, 267 Age 12 Drawn 15 Recent Finishes 415-03Weight 11-13
Breeding g Bay by Stowaway - Tornado Lady (Gulland) Bred by James O’Connor Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, blue cap
Versatile veteran won the Cesarewitch in 2023, getting a bit long in the tooth now Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 45 runs, 7 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €391,312 The Shunter 2 flat wins €122,900.20 5 N.H. wins €171,754.40 -- Handicap Rating 97 40/1 HR97 C.T. Keane 9.9 (H) 1/2L 5 1/2L 3rd to Dawn Rising 9.9 CUR 3 NOV 24 5rn Group 3 2m 71yds Yld
James Doyle 9.4 (H) (TS) 18L 15th of 24 to Alphonse Le Grande 8.3 NEWMARKET 12 OCT 24 hcp 2m 2f Sft 12/1 HR138 D. Meyler 11.9 (H) (TS) 10L 5th of 12 to Jody Ted 9.11 PUN 26 NOV 23 Ext hcp hdl 3m 100yds Sft
6
COMFORT ZONE (Ire)
John P McManus
Owner
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY
Trainer
Mr D O’Connor
Jockey
Blinkers, 41
Age 6 Drawn 7
Recent Finishes 713-093
Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Churchill - Iveagh Gardens (Mastercraftsman) Bred by Mrs Noreen McManus Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap
Third in the Ascot Stakes, beat Toll Stone at Naas last November, top rider booked Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 23 runs, 5 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 21 % Prize-money earned €251,267 Comfort Zone 2 flat wins €66,375.00 3 N.H. wins €93,946.90 -- Handicap Rating 94 Tom Marquand 9.5 (BK) nk 1/2L 3rd to Ascending 9.7 ASCOT 17 JUN 20rn hcp (0-100)2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm 16/1 HR133 S.D. Torrens 11.3 (BK) 12L 9th of 20fn, 23rn to Jeriko Du Reponet (FR) 11.9 PUN 1 MAY Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 110yds Yld Mark Walsh 10.12 (BK) 53L 21st of 26 to Jimmy du Seuil (FR) 11.7 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 5f Gd /Sft
7
FAMILIAR DREAMS (GB)
Fergus Galvin & Mrs Noreen Galvin
Owner
Gordon Elliott MEATH
Trainer
Mr J H Williamson (7)
Jockey
89
Age 6 Drawn 5
Recent Finishes 7-31156
Weight 11-09
Breeding f Bay by Postponed - Familliarity (Nayef)
Bred by Meon Valley Stud
Colours DARK GREEN, yellow chevron & chevrons on sleeves, dark green cap, yellow star
Former smart bumper performer, stamina assured, decent chance with rider’s 7lb claim
Career record 17 runs, 7 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 41 % Prize-money earned €115,238
Danny Gilligan 11.1 7L 5th of 13 to Julius des Pictons (FR) 11.8 AINTREE 4 APR nov.hdl Grade 1 3m 149yds Gd 11/1 J.C. Gainford 10.9 won 2 1/4L 4 1/4L from Grainne A Chroi 10.9 and Barnahash Primrose 10.10 LIM 13 MAR 11rn nov.hdl Grade 3 2m 6f 150yds Yld
WESTMINSTER MOON (Ire)
John Breslin
Owner
A J Martin MEATH
Trainer
Mr B M Coonan (7)
Jockey
TStrap, 29
Age 5 Drawn 18
Recent Finishes 3-06000 Weight 11-09
Breeding g Bay by Sea The Moon - My Daydream (Oasis Dream) Bred by Kenilworth House Stud Colours EMERALD GREEN, yellow sleeves, white cap, yellow spots
Has failed to fire since joining this yard, has tumbled in the ratings, could surprise Probable SP: 14/1
50/1 HR96 J.A. Heffernan 9.10 (TS) 9 1/2L 11th of 13 to Fleetfoot 9.3 CUR 29 JUN Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd
50/1 HR101 P.A. Harnett 10.11 (TS) 16L 10th of 12 to Masoun (FR) 9.10 LEP 12 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f Sft
100/1 HR105 J.A. Heffernan 10.5 (TS) 11L 18th of 19 to Apercu 9.6 CUR 24 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd
9
TOO BOSSY FOR US (Ire)
H O S Syndicate
Owner
W P Mullins CARLOW
Trainer
Mr P W Mullins Jockey
Hood, 29
Age 4
Drawn 20
Recent Finishes 284-752
Weight 11-08
Breeding g Bay by Golden Horn - Above The Clouds (High Chaparral)
Bred by Dayton Investments (Breeding) Limited
Colours WHITE, pink star, pink cap, white star
Strong chance based on second to stablemate Lot Of Joy in a 25-runner 2m Curragh contest Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €71,550 Too Bossy For Us 1 flat win €15,517.20 -- Handicap Rating 92
9/4Fav HR89 W. Buick 9.3 1 1/4L 2nd to Lot Of Joy 8.12 CUR 29 JUN 25rn Ext hcp 2m 76yds Gd 10/1 H. Cobden 11.0 29L 5th of 10fn, 12rn to Lulamba (FR) 11.0 PUN 3 MAY hdl Grade 1 2m Yld Harry Cobden 11.2 15L 7th of 17 to Poniros (GB) 11.2 CHELTENHAM 14 MAR hdl Grade 1 2m 179yds Gd /Sft
10 RIVIERA QUEEN (Ire)
Dan Kiely
Owner
Mrs John Harrington KILDARE
Trainer
Mr B O’Neill Jockey
27
Age 4 Drawn 8
Recent Finishes 440-578
Weight 11-05
Breeding f Grey by Camelot - Pakora (Gentlewave)
Bred by Pier House Stud
Colours RED, white stars, pink sleeves, red stars, white cap, pink stars
Three Listed runs this term have seen her fall well short of the standard required Probable SP: 33/1
40/1 HR95 S. Foley 9.2 74L last of 7 to Trustyourinstinct 9.12 CUR 24 MAY Listed 1m 4f Gd 16/1 HR95 S. Foley 9.2 8L 5th of 7 to Goodie Two Shoes 9.2 GOW 7 MAY Listed 1m 6f Gd
11
PLONTIER (Fr)
Stawomir Pegza Owner
W P Mullins CARLOW
Trainer
Miss J Townend Jockey 204
Age 9 Drawn 10
Recent Finishes -1004-6
Weight 11-04
Breeding c Bay by Planteur - Becbec (Slickly)
Bred by S C Thousand Dreams, Ecurie Olivier Piraud & M Patrick Guigand
Colours ROYAL BLUE, yellow stars, yellow sleeves, royal blue stars, royal blue & yellow quartered cap
Well held in good staying handicaps on Flat after maiden hurdle success, yard’s number two Probable SP: 14/1
40/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.12 61L last of 6fn, 8rn to The Yellow Clay 11.12 NAAS 5 JAN nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 4f Sft 33/1 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.4 2 1/2L 2 3/4L 4L 4th to Tounsivator (FR) 11.4 FAIR 1 DEC 24 8rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 110yds Yld
40/1 HR93 D. Egan 9.0 32L 23rd of 30 to The Euphrates (GB) 9.2 CUR 29 SEP 24 hcp (0-110)2m 170yds Gd
12 ROYAL HOLLOW (Ire)
Mrs Margaret O’Rourke Owner
Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY Trainer
Mr A P Ryan (5) Jockey 13
Age 7 Drawn 22
Recent Finishes 262521 Weight 11-03
Breeding f Chesnut by Beat Hollow - Winsor Royal (Windsor Knot)
Bred by Mrs Margaret O’Rourke Colours RED, white stars, black sleeves & cap
Talented hurdler, 1m6df Killarney maiden winner, promoted 8lb to 87 for her first handicap Probable SP: 8/1
Career record 20 runs, 3 wins, 12 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €57,435 Royal Hollow 1 flat win €6,490.00 2 N.H. wins €13,275.00 -- Handicap Rating 87
7/4Fav HR79 Mr A.P. Ryan 11.2 won 2 1/2L 3 1/4L from Mont St Michel 11.5 and Arch Empire (FR) 11.12 KILL 15 JUL 7rn mdn 1m 6f 55yds Yld/ Sft 3min 20.4sec
7/2 Mr A.P. Ryan 10.9 1 1/2L 2nd to A Dream To Share 11.7 LEP 19 JUN 13rn mdn 1m 7f Gd
6/1 A.J. Slattery 10.2 5 3/4L 5th of 13 to It’s A Heartbeat 9.1 CUR 4 JUN mdn 1m 4f Gd
ZOFFMAN (Ire)
James Owens & Mrs Derville Meade
Owner
Noel Meade MEATH
Trainer
Mr Finn Tegetmeier (7)
Jockey
CPiece, 23
Age 6 Drawn 17
Recent Finishes 140448
Weight 11-03
Breeding g Bay by Zoffany - Empowermentofwomen (Manduro)
Bred by Joe and Edel Banahan
Colours RED, yellow & black striped sleeves, yellow cap, red spots
Fair form in handicaps at the Curragh this term, needs to find extra to make an impact now Probable SP: 14/1
6/1 HR86 C.D. Hayes 9.0 (CP) nk 1/2L nk 4th to Fleetfoot 9.3 CUR 29 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 28/1 HR88 N.M. Crosse 8.8 (CP) nk 3/4L 7 1/2L 4th to Mr Percy 8.2 CUR 4 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd
TOLL STONE (Ire)
Mrs A F Mee Owner
Emmet Mullins CARLOW Trainer
Mr J L Gleeson Jockey
Hood, 23
Age 5 Drawn 16
Recent Finishes 17427-5 Weight 11-02
Breeding g Chesnut by Australia - Cosmic Cannonball (Holy Roman Emperor)
Bred by Micheal D Ryan Colours EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, slvs. reversed, quartered cap Jolds a clear chance based on his second to Comfort Zone in last season’s Naas November Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 16 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €53,499 Toll Stone 1 flat win €10,030.00 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 C -- Handicap Rating 86
12/1 HR116 D. Meyler 10.12 9 1/2L 5th of 13fn, 16rn to Bowensonfire (FR) 11.5 BELW 5 JUL hcp hdl 2m 1f 40yds Gd Adam Wedge 10.12 13L 7th of 13fn, 15rn to Burdett Road (GB) 11.10 CHELTENHAM 17 NOV 24 hcp hdl Grade C 2m 87yds Gd 9/1 HR82 J.A. Heffernan 8.10 1 3/4L 2nd to Comfort Zone 8.13 NAAS 13 OCT 24 20rn Ext hcp 2m 23yds Yld
The Connacht Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap (70-100)
15
WESTON (GER)
Thomas Cox/Nap Racing Syndicate/James M Nolan
Owner H Rogers LOUTH
Trainer
Mr L P Shanahan (7)
Jockey
TStrap, 25
Age 6 Drawn 9
Recent Finishes 000033
Weight 11-02
Breeding g Grey by Soldier Hollow - Wilddrossel (Dalakhani)
Bred by Gestut Rottgen
Colours LIGHT GREEN, purple stars, light green sleeves, striped cap
Third in a five-runner conditions last time, needs to raise his game to feature here Probable SP: 33/1
15/2 HR89 Mr D. Doyle 10.9 (TS) 2L 1/2L 3rd to Lark In The Mornin (GER) 11.0 BELW 3 JUL 5rn 1m 4f 71yds Gd
14/1 HR93 C.P. McNamara 10.0 (TS) 1 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Last Kingdom (FR) 10.13 FAIR 21 APR 14rn hcp hdl 2m 25yds Sft/Hvy 80/1 HR93 J.A. Heffernan 9.4 (TS) 19L 19th of 27 to Orandi (FR) 8.13 CUR 16 MAR Ext hcp 1m Sft
16 GOD OF THUNDER (Ire)
Premier Racing Club
Owner
Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY
Trainer
Mr J M Halford (7)
Jockey
C,T, 23
Age 6 Drawn 19
Recent Finishes 31001r
Weight 11-01
Breeding g Bay by Tagula - Tawjeeh (Haafhd)
Bred by Corrin Stud
Colours ROYAL BLUE, royal blue cap, yellow star
Raised 12lb for an emphatic win in an ordinary handicap at Limerick, this looks demaning Probable SP: 25/1
Career record 31 runs, 4 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €65,370 God Of Thunder 3 flat wins €38,680.40 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 85
20/1 HR123 D. King 11.5 (CP) ref. in race won by Bowensonfire (FR) 11.5 BELW 5 JUL 16rn hcp hdl 2m 1f 40yds Gd
5/1 HR73 D.J. O’Connor 9.1 (CP) (TS) won 4 1/4L 1 3/4L from Barrogstown Girl 9.5 and Burren Song 9.11 LIM 21 JUN 10rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 70yds Gd 2min 47.9sec
40/1 HR124 D. King 10.3 (TS) 26L 16th of 17 to Ascending Lark (GB) 10.6 PUN 29 APR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 149yds Yld
17 FILEY BAY (Ire)
John P McManus Owner
Emmet Mullins CARLOW Trainer
Mr Alan O’Sullivan (7) Jockey
H,T, 29
Age 9 Drawn 3
Recent Finishes 1604/-0
Weight 11-00
Breeding g Bay by Fame And Glory - You Should Know Me (Oscar) Bred by Liam O’Regan Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, emerald green cap white star.
Mid-division at the Curragh last month, Toll Stone appears to be the stable’s main hope Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 18 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €93,997 Filey Bay 1 flat win €6,785.00 2 N.H. wins €20,811.50 -- Handicap Rating 84
33/1 HR84 L.T. McAteer 8.12 (H) (TS) 9 1/2L 14th of 25 to Lot Of Joy 8.12 CUR 29 JUN Ext hcp 2m 76yds Gd 3/1Fav HR87 J.A. Powell 8.12 (H) (TS) hd 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Prairie Dancer 9.0 NAAS 15 OCT 23 16rn Ext hcp 2m 31yds Sft 14/1 HR142 S.D. Torrens 11.5 (TS) 14L 10th of 16fn, 17rn to Man O Work 9.9 LIST 22 SEP 23 Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m Yld/Sft
18 MON COEUR (Ire)
Karl Davis & T Egan & Mrs Bridget Dillon & Seamus Domegan
Owner
Joseph G Murphy TIPPERARY
Trainer
Mr D Doyle (7) Jockey
29
Age 9 Drawn 1
Recent Finishes 5/-5460 Weight 11-00
Breeding g Bay by Fame And Glory - Sweetheart (Sinndar)
Bred by Miss Victoria Markowiak Colours BLACK, light green chevron, light green cap
Down the field in Curragh handicap in which Too Bossy For Us was second, hard to fanct Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 18 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €36,880 Mon Coeur 1 flat win €10,030.00 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 C -- Handicap Rating 84
20/1 HR84 G.F. Carroll 8.12 6 3/4L 11th of 25 to Lot Of Joy 8.12 CUR 29 JUN Ext hcp 2m 76yds Gd
14/1 HR85 W.J. Lee 9.9 8L 6th of 15 to Mordor (FR) 9.3 KILL 13 MAY Ext hcp 2m 182yds Gd 11/4 HR112 D.E. Mullins 11.12 7L 5L 5L 4th to God Of Thunder 11.12 LIM 1 APR 9rn mdn hdl 2m 190yds Gd
19 RAGMANS CORNER (Ire)
Wet Room Syndicate
Owner
Gerard Keane MEATH
Trainer
Mr D G Lavery
Jockey 13
Age 6 Drawn 11
Recent Finishes 2-1p313
Weight 10-13
Breeding g Brown by Kalanisi - Syska (Presenting)
Bred by Kenneth Parkhill
Colours WHITE, black chevron, striped sleeves, quartered cap
Has been showing consistent form but a 10lb rise for Navan proved too much at Killarney Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 19 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €29,867 Ragmans Corner 1 flat win €7,670.00 2 N.H. wins €12,980.00 -- Handicap Rating 83
9/2 HR73 J. Kearney 9.4 won 2L 1/2L from Nans View 9.8 and Desert Friend 8.12 NAV 7 JUN 21rn Ext hcp 1m 6f Yld 3min 7.1sec
7/2 HR74 C.T. Keane 9.8 nk 1/2L 3rd to Out On Friday 8.5 ROS 19 MAY 7rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 17yds Gd
WAHRAAN (Fr)
NoHopersJokers & Rogues
Owner Jessica Bedi GB
Trainer
Mr K P Healy (7) Jockey H,T, 39 Age 7 Drawn 14
Recent Finishes 61-9988 Weight 10-13
Breeding g Chesnut by Le Harve - Al Jassasiyah
Bred by Al Shaqab Racing Colours MAROON, white epaulets
Badly out of form since Southwell win last autumn, faces a huge task here on stable debut Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 26 runs, 4 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €72,644 Wahraan (FR) 4 Flat Wins €28,612.00 -- Handicap Rating 83
Hector Crouch 9.8 12L 8th of 10 to Jolly Jack Tar (GB) 9.9 CHELMSFORD CITY 19 JUN hcp (66-85)1m 2f AWT
Saffie Osborne 9.9 11L 8th of 12 to Road To Wembley (GB) 9.0 CHELMSFORD CITY 1 JUN hcp (66-85)1m 6f Std
Saffie Osborne 9.6 (H) 9L 9th of 10 to Night Breeze 9.0 ASCOT 10 MAY hcp (71-90)1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm
RESERVES
21 NOT JUST ANY EAGLE (Ire)
Mrs Patrick J Flynn
Owner
Patrick J Flynn WATERFORD
Trainer
Jockey
19
Age 6 Drawn 23
Recent Finishes 881572
Weight 10-12
Breeding g Bay by Free Eagle - Not Just Any Girl (Dylan Thomas)
Bred by Lykke Til Group Colours ROYAL BLUE, black & emerald green quartered cap
First reserve, won a 1m4f handicap at Leopardstown in May, stamina could be an issue Probable SP: No Odds Career record 30 runs, 5 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €65,435
Not Just Any Eagle 5 flat wins
€45,725.00 -- Handicap Rating 82
6/1 HR82 R. Donaghue-Leahy 9.1 5L 2nd to Londonofficecallin 8.12 FAIR 9 JUL 6rn 1m 6f Gd
8/1 HR82 R. Donaghue-Leahy 9.9 5 1/4L 7th of 16 to Pillar Of Hope (GB) 8.6 CUR 27 JUN Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 14/1 HR81 R. Donaghue-Leahy 8.12 5 1/4L 5th of 20 to Robbies Rock (GB) 9.2 CUR 25 MAY Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd
22 HAPPY JACKY (Ire)
P A Ryan
Owner
Mark Fahey KILDARE
Trainer
Mr M J Kenneally (7)
Jockey
CPiece, 17 Age 11 Drawn 12
Recent Finishes 7-13731
Weight 10-12
Breeding g Bay by Milan - Courtain (Diesis)
Bred by Paddy Ryan Colours RED & YELLOW DIAMONDS, red cap
Second reserve, has won over hurdles since an excellent run on the Flat at the Curragh Probable SP: No Odds
Career record 44 runs, 9 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €151,172
1/1Fav P.T. Smithers 10.13 won hd 17L from Reverend Hubert 11.0 and Prairie Dancer 11.0 CK 11 JUL 6rn hdl 3m Gd
20/1 HR78 K.G. Kennedy 8.2 (CP) 1 1/4L ns 3rd to Lot Of Joy 8.12 CUR 29 JUN 25rn Ext hcp 2m 76yds Gd 7/2Fav HR130 P.T. Smithers 10.11 19L 7th of 11fn, 15rn to Western Fold 11.12 BAL 26 MAY Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 7f 72yds Gd
23 JACOVEC CAVERN (GB)
The Turner Family Owner
Paul Hennessy KILKENNY Trainer
Jockey
63
Age 6 Drawn 21
Recent Finishes 50f026
Weight 10-12
Breeding g Bay by Sixties Icon - Siri (Atlantic Sport) Bred by G Hedley & Mike Channon Colours ORANGE, black horse, orange sleeves, dual black pinstripes. orange cap, black tassel
Third reserve, second over C&D last year, has been running over hurdles this year Probable SP: No Odds
Career record 25 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €32,065
6/1 HR116 D.E. Mullins 11.12 22L 6th of 13fn, 15rn to Winning Smut 11.4 BAL 26 MAY mdn hdl 2m 6f 131yds Gd
4/1 HR118 R.J. Condon 11.7 2 1/4L 2nd to Nytol 11.0 CK 10 MAY 13rn mdn hdl 3m 80yds Gd Danny Mullins 12.0 51L 12th of 13 to Blue Hop 11.10 WETHERBY 28 MAR hcp hdl (0-120)2m 5f 56yds Gd
VISOR ON No. 1, 4 CPiece ON No. 2, 13, 22 H,T ON No. 5, 17, 20 BLINKERS ON No. 6 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 8, 15 HOOD ON No. 9, 14 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 16
LAST YEAR 1st Sirius, 2nd Baltic Bird, 3rd Spasiba TRAINER W P Mullins WEIGHT 10-13 TIME 3m 50.06 secs GOING yield
BETTING FORECAST 5 Comfort Zone, 6 Too Bossy For Us, 7 Familiar Dreams, War Rooms, 8 Royal Hollow, Toll Stone, 12 The Shunter, 14 Plontier, Westminster Moon, Zoffman, 16 Falcon Eight, Filey Bay, Ragmans Corner, 20 Dawn Rising, Fairbanks, 25 God Of Thunder, Mon Coeur, 33 Riviera Queen, Weston, 50 Wahraan
race sponsor at
(Generously sponsored by the Clayton Hotel)
An extended handicap for three years old only (80 = 10st).
About 7 furlongs. Starting from stalls. The Clayton Hotel
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: GREEN ICON
RACE VERDICT
Not much went right for AVIATRICE at Leopardstown. She has good prospects of making amends with the help of the number one berth. The relatively unexposed Highbury See See and the progressive Oiche Rua can also benefit from a low draw. It’sneverjustone and Sun Soldier have to overcome the potential high draw, but have solid claims nonetheless. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post
1 WIZARD OF ODDS (Ire)
Dont Tell Bernie Syndicate/E Hogan/Shamrock Thoroughbreds Owner
Stephen Thorne DUBLIN Trainer
Jack Kearney (3) Jockey
CPiece, 18
Age 3
Drawn 17
Recent Finishes 6-20867
Weight 10-01
Breeding g Bay by Arizona - Starlight Symphony (Oratorio)
Bred by Mr Brian Canning
Colours ORANGE & WHITE QUARTERED, white sleeves, white cap, orange star
Has lost form since starting the season with a fine effort on soft ground, up against it Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 12 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money
25/1 HR80 Adam Caffrey 9.0 15L 9th of 10 to Pink Oxalis 9.3 CUR 20 JUL Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld 12/1 HR80 J.A. Powell 8.4 24L 11th of 12 to Bellaphina 9.0 CUR 29 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd
16/1 HR74 K.G. Kennedy 8.2 ns 2nd to Shiota 9.3 CUR 25 MAY 8rn Ext hcp 1m Gd
4
HONEYSUCKLE ROSE (GB)
Cayton Park Stud
Owner
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY Trainer
Dylan Browne McMonagle Jockey
Age 3
43
Drawn 6
Recent Finishes 81-43
Weight 9-13
Breeding f Bay by Bated Breath - Melesina (Dark Angel)
Bred by Cayton Park Stud Ltd
Colours LIGHT BLUE, white square, light blue cap
AW winner over this trip, fair third on handicap debut, has potential for improvement Probable SP: 6/1
Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €18,560 Honeysuckle Rose (GB) 1 flat win €14,750.00 D -- Handicap Rating 79
13/2 HR80 D. McMonagle 9.4 nk 2 1/2L 3rd to Declaree 9.7 GOW 15 JUN 9rn hcp 7f Sft
11/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.5 5 1/2L nk 7L 4th to Currawood 9.10 CK 19 APR 6rn 1m Sft 7/4Fav D.P. McDonogh 9.1 won 2 1/4L hd from J M’s Joy 8.6 and Shamanka 8.11 DUN 13 DEC 24 14rn mdn 7f Std 1min 27sec
(GB)
Ian O’Connor & The Fox and Hounds
Owner David Loughnane GB
Trainer
Declan McDonogh Jockey
29
Age 3 Drawn 16
Recent Finishes 43-2751 Weight 9-11
Breeding g Bay by Massaat - Nigella
Bred by Mickley Stud Colours YELLOW & PURPLE STRIPES, purple sleeves & cap
Appears to be on the upgrade judged on Ffos Las win, chance has to be taken seriously Probable SP: 6/1
David Egan 9.8 won 2 1/2L nk from Cypriot Diaspora (GB) 9.10 and Princess Amber 9.1 FFOS LAS 29 JUN 12rn hcp (51-70)7f 80yds Sft 1min
34.8sec
Richard Kingscote 9.3 4L 5th of 14 to Impartiality (GB) 9.5 CHESTER 13 JUN hcp (59-78)7f 127yds Gd
William Pyle 9.5 6L 7th of 10 to Take A Breath (GB) 9.8 DONCASTER 3 MAY hcp (56-75)7f 213yds Gd
6
ZE DO ASFALTO (Ire)
Giselle De Aguiar
Owner
Adrian Murray WESTMEATH
Trainer
Robert Whearty (3)
Jockey
108
Age 3 Drawn 12
Recent Finishes 42-2245
Weight 9-10
Breeding g Bay by Ardad - Annecy (Swiss Spirit)
Bred by Mr Padraig Williams Colours PURPLE, white hoop, hooped sleeves, purple cap
Three-time runner-up over this trip at Dundalk, reported to have bled last time, gelded Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 6 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €9,897
Ze Do Asfalto -- Handicap Rating 76
3/1 HR80 W.J. Lee 9.8 7L 5th of 7 to Jorge Alvares 9.8 DUN 11 APR mdn 6f Std
11/4 HR83 D. Egan 9.8 2 1/4L 3 1/4L hd 4th to Athlumney Warrior 9.8 DUN 28 FEB 14rn mdn 1m Std
7/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.5 nk 2nd to Cee En Gee 9.8 DUN 7 FEB 5rn 7f Std
NYMAN (Ire)
Michael David Murphy
Owner
Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD
Trainer
Adam Grant (10) Jockey
C,T, 29
Age 3 Drawn 15
Recent Finishes 315-430 Weight 9-09
Breeding g Bay by Earthlight - Split Trois (Dubawi)
Bred by Norelands Bloodstock
Colours EMERALD GREEN, white stars, white star on cap
AW winner, yet to score on turf, ran in the 3.58 at Gowran on Saturday Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 10 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €13,837 Nyman 1 flat win €7,375.00 D -- Handicap Rating 75
28/1 HR75 W.M. Lordan 8.7 (TS) 13L 12th of 13 to Sujet (GB) 8.7 CUR 29 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd
18/1 HR78 M.W Hassett 8.5 (TS) 2 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Beckman 10.0 NAAS 18 MAY 6rn Ext hcp 1m Gd 5/1 HR78 W.J. Lee 9.10 (TS) 2 1/4L 1 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Saint Brandon 9.7 CK 6 APR 11rn hcp 7f Gd
SUN SOLDIER (Ire)
A Oliver & Blue Candi Lab London Limited
Owner A Oliver TYRONE Trainer
Gary Carroll Jockey
CPiece, 15 Age 3 Drawn 18
Recent Finishes 233 Weight 9-09
Breeding g Bay by Soldier’s Call - Ultra Violet (Gleneagles) Bred by Cottage Bloodstock Colours ROYAL BLUE, emerald green cross sashes & armlet, striped cap
Placed on all three maiden outings, opening handicap mark gives him a fair chance Probable SP: 8/1
Career record 3 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €5,160 Sun Soldier -- Handicap Rating 75
100/30 D. McMonagle 9.8 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Zuheila 9.3 NAV 13 JUL 12rn mdn 5f 180yds Gd 9/1 B.M. Coen 9.8 (CP) 3 1/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Charasson 9.3 CUR 28 JUN 17rn mdn 6f Gd 33/1 B.M. Coen 9.8 1 1/4L 2nd to Seattle (FR) 9.8 NAV 17 MAY 10rn mdn 5f Gd
9
GREEN ICON (Fr)
Raymond Treacy
Owner
Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY
Trainer
J M Sheridan
Jockey
CPiece, 14
Age 3 Drawn 7
Recent Finishes 0-50704
Weight 9-08
Breeding g Bay by Showcasing - Ultradargent
Bred by Framont Limited
Colours RED, emerald green diabolo on sleeves, emerald green cap
Long-priced Killarney fourth provides some encouragement but others make more appeal Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 9 runs, 2 wins Strike-Rate 22 % Prize-money earned
HR76 K.G. Kennedy 8.2 6 3/4L 10th of 15 to Quadruple (GB) 9.10 CUR 27 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd
HR80 J.A. Heffernan 9.8 8L last of 7 to Temperance 9.3 NAAS 10 MAY Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd
10
HIGHBURY SEE SEE (Ire)
Hugo McDermott
Owner
Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY
Trainer
Sam Coen (7) Jockey
43
Age 3 Drawn 2
Recent Finishes 65-741
Weight 9-08
Breeding g Bay by Belardo - Heart’s Desire (Royal Applause)
Bred by Stephanie Hanly
Colours WHITE, pink & light blue striped sleeves, pink cap, light blue stars
Improved from handicap debut when winning on soft at Gowran, good chance despite 9lb rise Probable SP: 6/1
Career record 5 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 20 % Prize-money earned €8,073 Highbury See See 1 flat win €6,785.00 D -- Handicap Rating 74
7/2Fav HR65 A.J. Slattery 9.9 won 1 1/2L 3L from Washington Street 10.2 and Night Magic 9.10 GOW 15 JUN 11rn Ext hcp 7f Sft 1min 28.1sec
12/1 HR67 A.J. Slattery 9.11 3L 1 1/4L 3/4L 4th to Midnight Horizon 9.5 CUR 4 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd 28/1 A.J. Slattery 9.8 13L 7th of 12 to Admiral Churchill (GB) 9.8 LIM 25 APR mdn 7f Sft
11 SIR JEREMY (Ire)
Ciara & Clodagh Morris
Owner Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN
Trainer Adam Caffrey Jockey
39
Age 3 Drawn 14
Recent Finishes 9-30628
Weight 9-08
Breeding g Chesnut by Decorated Knight - Jeremy’s Girl (Jeremy)
Bred by Cornate Ltd Colours ROYAL BLUE, emerald green sleeves, white cap
Struggled in a conditions race last time, went close in a handicap on previous start Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €17,049
Sir Jeremy 1 flat win
€6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 74
20/1 HR75 Adam Caffrey 8.13 10L last of 8 to Mississippi River 9.7 LEP 19 JUN 1m Gd 11/1 HR70 J.A. Powell 8.5 3/4L 2nd to Orchidaceae 9.13 FAIR 6 JUN 10rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 40/1 HR76 R.P. Cleary 8.8 14L last of 6 to Beckman 10.0 NAAS 18 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd
80/1 HR78 N.M. Crosse 8.9 27L last of 11 to Green Triangle 9.4 GOW 2 JUN 1m 1f 120yds Gd 16/1 HR78 N.M. Crosse 9.0 9L 10th of 14fn, 15rn to Murkala 8.9 CUR 5 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd 40/1 HR78 S. Foley 9.2 15L 10th of 11 to Whirl 9.2 CUR 22 OCT 24 Group 3 1m Sft
13
GANGSTA MAN (Ire)
Kevin John Smith
Owner
Kevin Michael Smith MEATH
Trainer
Wesley Joyce (3) Jockey
Blinkers, 65
Age 3
Drawn 5
Recent Finishes 3490-19
Weight 9-06
Breeding g Chesnut by Dandy Man - Gasta (Vocalised)
Bred by Michael Lyons & Michael McGlynn
Colours WHITE, black panel, halved sleeves, quartered cap
Opened his account at Roscommon on seasonal debut, soundly beaten at the Curragh last time
Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 13 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €15,739 Gangsta Man 1 flat win €6,785.00 -- Handicap Rating 72
14/1 HR73 W. Joyce 8.6 8 1/4L 9th of 11 to Iceford 9.8 CUR 24 MAY Ext hcp 7f Gd
6/1 HR69 W. Joyce 9.6 won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Northern Attitude 8.10 and Moonhall Lass 9.6 ROS 12 MAY 15rn Ext hcp 7f 111yds Gd 1min
32.7sec
66/1 HR73 J.J.G. Ryan 8.13 12L 15th of 16 to Fiona MacCoul 8.8 NAAS 13 OCT 24 7f Yld
14 BISHOPTON (Ire)
Nigel O’Hare/D W Sloan/Milena C Mocchetti/Kabin Racing Syndicate
Owner
Natalia Lupini ARMAGH
Trainer
Wayne Lordan Jockey
37
Age 3 Drawn 11
Recent Finishes 22-5206
Weight 9-05
Breeding g Bay by Invincible Spirit - Edaraat (Rahy)
Bred by Aiden Murphy
Colours LIGHT BLUE, dark blue star, dark blue sleeves, white stars, dark blue cap, white star
Maiden failed to run to expectations when favourite at Limerick, unwise to rule out Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 9 runs, 5 places Prize-money earned €11,959 Bishopton -- Handicap Rating 71
11/4Fav HR72 R.P. Cleary 9.6 11L 6th of 8 to Rion Rubette (GB) 8.11 LIM 21 JUN Ext hcp 7f Gd
28/1 HR77 J.A. Heffernan 9.6 23L 10th of 11 to Green Triangle 9.4 GOW 2 JUN 1m 1f 120yds Gd
7/2 HR76 W.M. Lordan 9.8 3 3/4L 2nd to Pierre Royal 9.8 GOW 21 MAY 8rn mdn 1m Gd
The Clayton Hotel Galway Handicap
15
OICHE RUA (Ire)
A Zevenbergen
Owner
Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN
Trainer
Ronan Whelan
Jockey 13
Age 3 Drawn 3
Recent Finishes 800113
Weight 9-05
Breeding f Bay by Ghaiyyath - Redinha (Dansili)
Bred by Ms Patricia Walsh
Colours MAROON, dark green & maroon halved sleeves, maroon cap
Beaten 3 1/2l in third behind Spanish Temptress when bidding for a hat-trick at Killarney Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €13,000 Oiche Rua 2 flat wins €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 71
13/8Fav HR60 C.T. Keane 10.0 won 2 1/4L 1 1/4L from Jasmine Affanalis 9.9 and Oiche Rua 10.0 KILL 15 JUL 7rn hcp (0-60)1m 30yds Yld/
Sft 1min 45.2sec
9/1 HR60 W.J. Lee 10.0 1 1/4L 2nd to Oiche Rua 9.7 LIM 12 JUL 12rn hcp (0-60)7f 200yds Gd
80/1 N.M. Crosse 9.3 10L 8th of 14 to No Return 9.8 CUR 12 APR mdn 6f Gd
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MOTHER MARA (GB)
Purosangue Racing Syndicate
Owner
Gerard O’Leary KILDARE
Trainer
Jockey
26
Age 3 Drawn 9
Recent Finishes 2-06425
Weight 9-02
Breeding f Bay by Mohaather - Muaamara (Bahamian Bounty) Bred by Lofts Hall Stud Colours EMERALD GREEN & RED CHECK, royal blue sleeves, white cap, royal blue star
Second reserve, went very close on penultimate start, beaten favourite on latest Probable SP: No Odds
Career record 8 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €9,079
Mother Mara (GB) -- Handicap Rating 68
2/1Fav HR68 S. Foley 9.8 1 3/4L 5th of 13 to Amber Blossom (GB) 9.3 TIPP 2 JUL Ext hcp 7f 100yds Gd/Frm 16/1 HR65 N.G. McCullagh 9.7 s/hd 2nd to Lovely 9.2 FAIR 29 MAY 14rn Ext hcp 7f Yld 9/1 HR70 Nicola Burns 8.10 2 1/2L 1 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Agouti Bear 9.0 SLGO 4 MAY 7rn mdn 5f 208yds Gd
18 NIGHT MAGIC (Ire)
Moyglare Stud Farm
Owner
Mrs John Harrington KILDARE
Trainer
Jockey
CPiece, 43 Age 3 Drawn 8 Recent Finishes 68-53
Weight 8-13
Breeding f Bay by Too Darn Hot - Midnight Sunshine (Medaglia d’Oro)
Bred by Moyglare Stud Farm Colours BLACK, white slvs, red cap, black star. Third reserve, fair third in her first handicap, may improve with cheekpieces fitted Probable SP: No Odds
Career record 4 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,464
Night Magic -- Handicap Rating 65
7/2Fav HR66 S. Foley 9.10 1 1/2L 3L 3rd to Highbury See See 9.9 GOW 15 JUN 11rn Ext hcp 7f Sft
5/1 N.M. Crosse 9.3 9 1/2L last of 5 to Gypsy Queen 9.3 FAIR 29 MAY mdn 6f 25yds Gd
7/2 S. Foley 9.2 8L 8th of 18 to Fregada 9.2 CUR 28 SEP 24 mdn 6f Gd/Yld
CPiece ON No. 1, 3, 8, 9, 18 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 7 BLINKERS ON No. 13
LAST YEAR 1st Artful Approach, 2nd Cuban Confusion, 3rd Louiescall TRAINER Jack W Davison WEIGHT 9-3 TIME 1m 30.34 secs GOING yield
BETTING FORECAST 9-2 Aviatrice, 6 Highbury See See, Honeysuckle Rose, It’sneverjustone, 8 Oiche Rua, Sun Soldier, 10 Bishopton, Ze Do Asfalto, 12 Fiona Maccoul, Sir Jeremy, 14 Gangsta Man, Green Icon, 16 Nyman, 20 Gloriously Glam, Wizard Of Odds
RACE RESULT
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The Grá Chocolates Handicap of €20,000
(Generously sponsored by Grá Chocolates)
An
handicap for three years old only (90 = 10st).
About 1 mile 4 furlongs 84 yards. Starting from stalls.
RACE PREDICTOR
The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors
PREDICTION: FORTUNA VERA
RACE VERDICT
A competitive heat. Starford has gone up a total of 20lb for his two handicap wins on easy ground and he should go well again if handling quicker conditions. Dylan Browne-McMonagle prefers Bear Creek of the Joseph O’Brien quartet and he should go well but a punt is taken on KILMEADEN He disappointed on handicap debut last time but it is still early days and on the form of his 1.25l Ballinrobe second to Carmers, he is worth giving another chance to. [Dave Stephens) Source: Racing Post
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PROPOSE (Ire)
Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor
Owner
A P O’Brien TIPPERARY
Trainer
Wayne Lordan Jockey
39
Age 3 Drawn 2
Recent Finishes 7-210
Weight 10-00
Breeding c Bay by Frankel - Prize Exhibit (Showcasing)
Bred by Barronstown Stud
Colours PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap
Curragh maiden winner, struggled on h’cap debut at Ascot, could bounce back Probable SP: 15/2
Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €19,980
Sean Levey 9.3 30L 18th of 19 to Merchant 9.4 ASCOT 19 JUN hcp (0-105)1m 3f 211yds Gd /Frm 8/13Fav R.L. Moore 9.8 won 3 1/2L 1 1/2L from Our Friend Mouse 9.8 and Esherann (FR) 9.8 CUR 24 MAY 11rn
7.3sec 15/8 R.L. Moore 9.8 1 1/4L 2nd to Woodshaw Whisper 9.8 DUN 28 MAR 9rn mdn 1m 2f 150yds Std
2 STARFORD (Ire)
Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd
Owner
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY
Trainer
Chris Hayes
Jockey
27
Age 3 Drawn 3 Recent Finishes 79711
Weight 9-11
Breeding g Bay by Beckford - Red Stars (Manduro) Bred by Newtown Anner Stud Colours BEIGE, dark blue cross of lorraine & sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star Won first two h’caps, gone up 20lb, upped in trip, claims if handling quicker ground Probable SP: 5/2 Career record 5 runs, 2 wins Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money earned €15,340 Starford 2 flat wins €15,340.00 -- Handicap Rating 87 6/5Fav HR74 C.D.
The Grá Chocolates Handicap
3
BIBE MUS (Fr)
Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
Owner
Ross O’Sullivan KILDARE
Trainer
Ronan Whelan
Jockey
270
Age 3 Drawn 9
Recent Finishes 41-
Weight 9-08
Breeding g Bay by Camelot - Josephine Bettany
Bred by S A S Ecurie de Cachene
Colours EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots
French recruit, won 1m2f maiden at Lyon Parilly, gelded and off 270 days, may need this Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €14,520 Bibe Mus (FR) 1 flat win €11,500.00 -- Handicap Rating 84
M. Guyon 9.2 won hd s/hd from Big Dream Cen 8.11 and Shamsat (FR) 9.2 LYON-PARILLY 31 OCT 24 8rn mdn 1m 2f Sft /Hvy 2min 22.7sec M. Guyon 8.11 3L 3 1/2L 2 1/2L 4th to Four Four Four (FR) 9.2 LYON-PARILLY 18 OCT 24 9rn mdn 1m Hvy
Breeding c Bay by Galileo - Aegean Girl (Henrythenavigator) Bred by Lynch Bages Ltd Colours YELLOW, black star, yellow sleeves & cap
Form of Ballinrobe second franked, disappointed on h’cap debut, down 3lb, can do better
Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 4 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €7,840 Kilmeaden -- Handicap Rating 82 7/2 HR85 G.M. Ryan 8.12 (CP) 1 1/4L 3L 3 1/2L 4th to Vorfreude 8.12 DRYL 21 JUN 6rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 207yds Gd 8/13Fav P.A. Harnett 9.0 (CP) 1 3/4L 4 3/4L 3 3/4L 4th to Pharos Freedom 9.5 TIPP 27 MAY 12rn mdn 1m 4f 110yds Yld/Sft 4/1 G.M. Ryan 9.5 (CP) 1 1/4L 2nd to Carmers 9.5 BAL 9 MAY 9rn mdn 1m 4f 202yds Gd
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FORTUNA VERA (Ire)
Annus Mirabilis Syndicate Owner
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY
Trainer
Wayne Hassett (3)
Jockey 31
Age 3 Drawn 8
Recent Finishes 1-74132
Weight 9-04
Breeding f Chesnut by Footstepsinthesand - Alla Breve (Dansili)
Bred by Alla Breve Partnership Colours LIGHT BLUE, grey braces, grey diamonds on sleeves, light blue cap, grey diamonds
Won off 6lb lower at Leopardstown in May, beaten off revised mark since, needs more Probable SP: 13/2
Career record 7 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 28 % Prize-money earned €31,743 Fortuna Vera 2 flat wins €22,420.00 -- Handicap Rating 80 3/1Fav HR79 J. Pietropaolo 8.6 1 1/2L 2nd to Pillar Of Hope (GB) 8.6 CUR 27 JUN 16rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd
4/1 HR79 M.W Hassett 8.2 hd 3 1/2L 3rd to Gotomylovely 9.3 GOW 2 JUN 9rn Ext hcp 1m 1f 100yds Gd 11/4Fav HR74 M.W Hassett 8.3 won 1 1/4L 1 1/4L from Pepper Noir 9.11 and Rain (GER) 8.11 LEP 16 MAY 11rn hcp 1m 2f Gd 2min 10.6sec
6
DUN AN OIR (Ire)
Mrs Joan Brosnan
Owner
Mrs John Harrington KILDARE
Trainer
Shane Foley
Jockey 31
Age 3 Drawn 4
Recent Finishes 058 Weight 9-00
Breeding c Chesnut by Lope de Vega - Yellowhammer (Raven’s Pass) Bred by Epona Bloodstock Ltd Colours EMERALD GREEN, orange seams, emerald green sleeves, orange cap, em. green star H’cap debutant, promise at Fairyhouse, pedigree suggests this trip may stretch him Probable SP: 18/1 Career record 3 runs Prize-money earned €240
Dun An Oir -- Handicap Rating 76
22/1 J.A. Heffernan 9.8 11L 8th of 19 to Our Friend Mouse 9.8 CUR 27 JUN mdn 1m 2f Gd 66/1 S.T. McCullagh 9.8 5 1/4L 5th of 11 to Mo Chroi (FR) 9.8 FAIR 6 JUN mdn 1m 1f 190yds Gd 28/1 N.M. Crosse 9.6 23L 14th of 16 to Rowdy Yeats 9.3 NAAS 23 MAR mdn 7f Sft
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DESMOND CASTLE (Ire)
John P McManus
Owner
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY
Trainer
Declan McDonogh
Jockey
C,T, 16
Age 3 Drawn 10
Recent Finishes 025-603
Weight 8-10
Breeding g Chesnut by Churchill - Gussy Goose (Danehill Dancer)
Bred by Mrs Noreen McManus
Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap
Caught the eye of the stewards on latest, tongue tie added, can’t be discounted Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 9 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €6,717
Desmond Castle -- Handicap Rating 72
20/1 HR72 D.P. McDonogh 9.6 (CP) 1 1/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Camevere 9.2 LIM 12 JUL 7rn Ext hcp 1m 3f 70yds Gd 12/1 HR76 D.P. McDonogh 9.8 20L last of 16 to Scott Key 9.5 GOW 23 APR Ext hcp 7f 200yds Hvy 7/1 HR77 D. McMonagle 9.8 12L 6th of 7 to Alakazi (FR) 9.8 LEP 9 APR mdn 1m Gd
8 BEAR CREEK (GB)
?+2
Cheeky Pups Syndicate
Owner
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY
Trainer
Dylan Browne McMonagle
Jockey
CPiece, 10
Age 3 Drawn 11
Recent Finishes 000831 Weight 8-09
Breeding c Bay by Sottsass - Sarvana (Dubai Destination)
Bred by The Sarvana Partnership Colours ROYAL BLUE, yellow star, yellow & royal blue halved sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow stars
Won easily at Down Royal latest, up 10lb, McMonagle keeps the faith, more in the tank Probable SP: 11/4
Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 16 % Prize-money earned €7,533 Bear Creek (GB) 1 flat win €6,785.00 -- Handicap Rating 71
15/8Fav HR61 D. McMonagle 9.7 (CP) won 2L 1/2L from Trubshaw (GB) 8.8 and Ranting And Raven 9.10 DRYL 18 JUL 9rn Ext hcp 1m 5f Gd 2min 50.2sec
25/1 HR60 D. McMonagle 9.4 (CP) nk s/hd D/h for 3rd with Jr Mahon 9.13 to Enziya 9.5 LIM 11 JUN 14rn Ext hcp 1m 3f 110yds Gd
250/1 D.P. McDonogh 9.8 15L 8th of 11 to Propose 9.8 CUR 24 MAY mdn 1m 2f Gd
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MISS NIFTY (Ire)
Albert Conneally
Owner
Ms Sheila Lavery MEATH
Trainer
Rory Cleary Jockey 11
Age 3 Drawn 7
Recent Finishes 5089-13
Weight 8-09
Breeding f Brown by Far Above - Neat ‘N Nifty (Dandy Man)
Bred by Albert Conneally
Colours DARK GREEN, light blue sleeves, check cap
Won on seasonal return off 11lb lower, beaten off revised mark latest, this is harder Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 8 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €13,291
Miss Nifty 2 flat wins €11,005.60 -- Handicap Rating 71
66/1 HR60 C. Geerdharry 8.0 won 4L 1 3/4L from Theophilos 10.0 and Cuckaloo Hill 8.7 NAAS 25 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 84yds Gd 2min 13.7sec
Joe Leavy 8.9 (BK) 7L last of 9 to Oakley Boy (GB) 9.2 LINGFIELD PARK 21 NOV 24 hcp (0-75)5f 6yds Std
10 EAGLES DREAM (Ire)
Maria Marron
Owner
John Joseph Murphy CORK
Trainer
Nathan Crosse Jockey
CPiece, 7
Age 3 Drawn 1
Recent Finishes 40-0033
Weight 8-07
Breeding f Bay by Free Eagle - Dream Day (Oasis Dream) Bred by Mrs Maria Marron Colours WHITE & MAROON QUARTERED, halved sleeves, maroon star on cap
0-7, has run well in defeat in lesser races last twice, more needed, trip a query Probable SP: 11/1
Career record 7 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €3,175 Eagles Dream -- Handicap Rating 69
11/2 HR67 S. Foley 10.0 1/2L nk 3rd to Galaxy Wonder 8.7 BAL 21 JUL 12rn Ext hcp 1m 1f 135yds Gd/Yld 22/1 HR68 J.A. Heffernan 9.10 1 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Love Sonnet 9.2 KILL 13 MAY 8rn Ext hcp 1m 3f 50yds Gd 33/1 HR71 W. Joyce 8.7 9L 13th of 14 to Port Louis 9.4 CK 6 MAY Ext hcp 1m Gd
11 BOYNE VALLEY (Ire)
Michael Mulvany Owner
Michael Mulvany MEATH Trainer
Wesley Joyce (3) Jockey 7
Age 3 Drawn 6
Recent Finishes 3-90702
Weight 8-07
Breeding f Bay by Churchill - Always Special (Fastnet Rock)
Bred by Mr W Evans Colours PINK & EMERALD GREEN QUARTERED, check sleeves, pink cap
Back to form at Ballinrobe latest, faces a tough task here from 8lb out of the handicap Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 9 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €6,530 Boyne Valley -- Handicap Rating 61
40/1 HR58 W. Joyce 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Galaxy Wonder 8.7 BAL 21 JUL 12rn Ext hcp 1m 1f 135yds Gd/Yld
33/1 HR62 W. Joyce 8.13 17L last of 13 to Amber Blossom (GB) 9.3 TIPP 2 JUL Ext hcp 7f 100yds Gd/Frm 14/1 HR63 T. Casey 8.11 5 1/4L last of 7 to Billie Be Quick 9.9 DRYL 20 JUN hcp 5f Gd CPiece ON No. 4, 8, 10 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 7
Long handicap: Boyne Valley 7-13 (111) ?+2 indicates that the rider may carry 2lb over weight on the day
LAST YEAR 1st Kentucky Gal, 2nd Highland Bling, 3rd Himalayan Heights TRAINER Anthony Mullins WEIGHT 8-9 TIME 2m 48.54 secs GOING yield
BETTING FORECAST 5-2 Starford, 11-4 Bear Creek, 13-2 Fortuna Vera, 15-2 Propose, 10 Desmond Castle, 11 Eagles Dream, 12 Kilmeaden, 14 Miss Nifty, 16 Bibe Mus, 18 Dun An Oir, 20 Boyne Valley
The Monami Construction Flat Race of €17,000
(Generously sponsored by Monami Construction)
An I.N.H. flat race for four years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing.
About 2 miles 130 yards
RACE PREDICTOR
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: LUPIN DU CHENET
RACE VERDICT
Of those with previous experience COUTACH makes most appeal after a promising debut effort when well backed at Punchestown. Maskarvel and I’m A Rocket Man are closely matched on form and they have both have place claims. Market support for the newcomers Faith Of Empires, Highlander Addict and Papanell should be noted. [Dave Stephens] Source: Racing Post
1 CALL TADGH (Ire)
John L Condon
Owner
Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY
Trainer
Miss L Costello (7) Jockey
Age 4
Recent Finishes Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Pillar Coral - Getademon (Getaway)
Bred by Greg & Marie Rossiter
Colours ORANGE, purple diamond & chevrons on sleeves, orange cap
Pillar Coral gelding, dam a half sister to smart bumper winner, worth a market check Probable SP: 16/1
2 CORNAROYA ROCCO (Ire)
Brendan Sweeney
Owner
John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW
Trainer
Mr D Doyle (7) Jockey
Age 4
Recent Finishes Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Shirocco - Bold Empress (Mull of Kintyre)
Bred by Brendan Sweeney
Colours BLACK, white chevron & stars on sleeves, black cap, white star
Shirocco gelding, dam a half-sister to Flat winners, likely best watched on debut Probable SP: 28/1
COUTACH (GB)
Paul Byrne
Owner
Gordon Elliott MEATH
Trainer
Age 4
Recent Finishes 5 Weight 11-10
Mr H C Swan Jockey 90
Breeding g Bay by Blue Bresil - Aisance (Saint des Saints)
Bred by Oldcourt Stud Colours LIGHT BLUE, light blue & pink striped cap
The Monami Construction Flat Race
4
DREAMERSGAME (Ire)
Costello Taverns Limited
Owner
F Costello LIMERICK
Trainer
Miss A B O’Connor Jockey
5
Age 4
Recent Finishes
Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Dream Ahead - Pirate Cove (Lawman)
Bred by Melinda Hancock
Colours ROYAL BLUE, yellow sash, yellow cap, royal blue spots
Dream Ahead gelding, dam placed at 1m1f-1m4f, yard 0-6 in bumpers last five seasons Probable SP: 25/1
FAITH OF EMPIRES (TUR)
Mrs A F Mee
Owner
Emmet Mullins CARLOW
Trainer
Mr J L Gleeson Jockey
6
Age 4
Recent Finishes
Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Authorized - Zvejdam (Lion Heart)
Bred by Rocai Yavuz
Colours EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, slvs. reversed, quartered cap
38,000euros Authorized gelding, dam a maiden, respected especially if market speaks Probable SP: 5/1
GOMEZ ADDAMS (Ire)
Patrick T Morrissey
Owner
Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY
Trainer
Mr A P Ryan (5)
Jockey
7
Age 4
Recent Finishes Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Hillstar - Shenamar (Beneficial)
Bred by Pat Morrissey
Colours DARK BLUE, white cross sashes, white & pink quartered cap
Hillstar gelding, half-brother to useful bumper winner, check the market Probable SP: 20/1
HIGHLANDER ADDICT (Ire)
Glen Norris
Owner
Patrick J Flynn WATERFORD
Trainer
Mr G Norris (7) Jockey
8
Age 4
Recent Finishes
Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Highland Reel - Belanoiva (Motivator)
Bred by Simon Malcolm
Colours GREY, pink stars, pink cap
Highland Reel gelding, dam a half-sister to Gr 1 winner Casamento, check market Probable SP: 22/1
I’M A ROCKET MAN (Ire)
Hudson River Farms LLC
Owner
Stephen Gerard Carey KILDARE
Trainer
Mr D O’Connor Jockey 51
Age 4
Recent Finishes 03
Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Jukebox Jury - Navajo Queen (Monsun)
Bred by P Wheatley & Melchior Bloodstock
Colours WHITE, large black spots, red cap
Improved effort on second start, top rider booked, each-way chance Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €990 I’m A Rocket Man
10/1 Mr M.N. Sharpe 10.12 9L 1 1/4L 3rd to Davy Crockett 11.5 PUN 7 JUN 10rn Bumper 2m 100yds Gd/Yld 18/1 Mr M.N. Sharpe 11.3 14L 11th of 23fn, 24rn to Bud Fox 11.10 PUN 29 APR Bumper 2m 149yds Gd/Yld
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LUPIN DU CHENET (Fr)
W W Dennison
Owner
Gordon Elliott MEATH
Trainer
Mr J H Williamson (7)
Jockey
121
Age 4
Recent Finishes p4
Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by No Risk At All - Viva Tchela (Astarabad)
Bred by Mme Marie-Laure Besnouin & M Jean-Michel
Feuillet-Besnouin
Colours BLACK & WHITE QUARTERED, white cap.
No Risk At All gelding, struggled on soft in points, needs to improve for better ground
Probable SP: 11/1
Lupin Du Chenet (FR) (PtoP) 3/1 E Mahon 23L 4th to Largy Go LOUGHBRICKLAND 29-MAR-25 11r6f Mdn 3m Yld/Sft (PtoP) 7/2 O McGill p.u. in race won by Cristal D’estruval LISRONAGH 23-FEB-25 8r3f Gelds Mdn 3m Hvy
10 MASKARVEL (Fr)
N D Kennelly
Owner
David Harry Kelly TIPPERARY
Trainer
Mr Alan O’Sullivan (7)
Jockey 11
Age 4
Recent Finishes 24
Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Masked Marvel - Estavita (Saint Des Saints)
Bred by M Herve Lair & M Jean-Louise Lair
Colours ORANGE, royal blue diamond, royal blue diamonds on cap
Promise both starts, closely matched with I’m A Rocket Man, each-way shout Probable SP: 11/2
Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,490
9/1 Mr Alan O’Sullivan 10.12 9L 2nd to Davy Crockett 11.5 PUN 7 JUN 10rn Bumper 2m 100yds Gd/Yld
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MAXICOURT (Ire)
Patrick J Duffy
Owner
Patrick J Duffy WATERFORD
Trainer
Mr D L Queally
Jockey 11
Age 4
Recent Finishes 06
Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Maxios - Kibara (Sadler’s Wells)
Bred by Brian Williamson
Colours EMERALD GREEN, red & white hooped slvs., emerald green cap.
Improved effort on second start but held by Maskarvel, much more needed Probable SP: 28/1
Career record 2 runs Prize-money earned €100
Maxicourt
100/1 Mr D.L. Queally 11.10 10L 6th of 12fn, 13rn to Galileo Sand 11.10 KILL 17 JUL Bumper 2m 1f Yld/Sft 40/1 J.P. O’Sullivan 11.7 89L 16th of 17fn, 18rn to Tassarolo (GB) 11.4 CLON 6 JUN mdn hdl 2m 190yds Gd/Yld
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MOULANE FORTUNE (Ire)
Richard Foley
Owner
Richard Anthony Foley CORK
Trainer
Mr M J Kenneally (7)
Jockey
13
Age 4
Recent Finishes Weight 11-10
Breeding g Chesnut by Unfortunately - Lough Mewin (Woodman)
Bred by R Coffey
Colours BLACK, emerald green hoop, emerald green armlet, black & white quartered cap
Promise in 2m point, related to useful Flat winners but likely best watched here Probable SP: 20/1
NO CURE (Ire)
Gearoid O’Loughlin
Owner
Gearoid O’Loughlin WEXFORD
Trainer
Mr B Finn (7)
Jockey
Age 4
Recent Finishes Weight 11-10
Breeding g Chesnut by Jukebox Jury - Whats Up Britta (Milan)
Bred by Stone Electrical Ltd
Colours WHITE, black disc, black spots on sleeves, white cap, black spots
Jukebox Jury gelding, half-brother to bumper winner, likely best watched on debut Probable SP: 33/1
PAPANELL (Ire)
Beswick Brothers Bloodstock
Owner
John Joseph Murphy CORK
Trainer
Mr F Maguire
Jockey
Age 4
Recent Finishes Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Papal Bull - Kathy Jet (Singspiel)
Bred by Leo O’Reilly
Colours DARK BLUE, grey chevron, grey sleeves, dark blue armlet, dark blue cap
Papal Bull half-brother to The Jam Man, yard in form, top rider booked, check market Probable SP: 14/1
SIR VINNY (Ire)
Ray Grehan
Owner
David Harry Kelly TIPPERARY
Trainer
Mr B M Coonan (7) Jockey
Age 4
Recent Finishes Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Walk In The Park - Creaky Voice (Vocalised)
Bred by Patrick McCormack & Peter Murphy
Colours MAROON, white seams, striped sleeves, maroon cap
Walk In The Park gelding, dam unraced, yard has better chance with Maskarvel Probable SP: 16/1
THEABSOLUTEGOV’NOR (Ire)
Simon Munir & Isaac Souede
Owner
S R B Crawford ANTRIM
Trainer
Mr S Connor (7) Jockey
Age 4
Recent Finishes Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Milan - Tempest Missile (Presenting)
Bred by G Merrigan
Colours EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots
18,000euros Milan gelding, dam a bumper winner, respected source, check market Probable SP: 12/1
ROSE (GB)
Philip McGee
Owner
T G McCourt MEATH
Trainer
Mr J M Halford (7) Jockey
18
Age 4
Recent Finishes Weight 11-03
Breeding f Bay by Frontiersman - Vin Rose (Alflora)
Bred by Miss A Hyde
Colours WHITE, royal blue spots
Frontiersman filly, half-sister to winners at 2m3f-3m2f, may need further than this Probable SP: 25/1
SUGAR IN MY TEA (Ire)
D Murray
Owner
Paul John Gilligan GALWAY
Trainer
Mr O T Gilligan (7) Jockey 15
Career record 2 runs Sugar In My Tea
Age 4
Recent Finishes 00 Weight 11-03
Breeding f Bay by Affinisea - Shaluna (Shantou)
Bred by Miss R O’Neill
Colours EMERALD GREEN, dark green diamond & sleeves, dark green diamond on cap
No sign of winning potential in both starts at Sligo when 80-1, oppose Probable SP: 80/1
The Monami Construction Flat Race
19
SUPER FREAK (Ire)
Niamh Harvey
Owner
William Harvey DUBLIN
Trainer
Ms L A Byrne (7) Jockey
Age 4
Recent Finishes
Weight 11-03
Breeding f Grey by Jukebox Jury - Molly Maid (Oscar)
Bred by Mrs Elizabeth Grant
Colours YELLOW & BLACK HOOPS, yellow sleeves, red cap
Jukebox Jury filly, half-sister to bumper winner, yard 0-8 in this sphere last 5 seasons Probable SP: 33/1
20 THAT’S SO TRUE (Ire)
F W Healy & Philip Bowe & Ms Margaret
Mullins
Owner
Ms Margaret Mullins KILKENNY
Trainer
Mr D G Lavery Jockey
79
Age 4
Recent Finishes 5
Weight 11-03
Breeding f Bay by Yeats - She’s Otto (Milan)
Bred by Ms Margaret Mullins
Colours BLACK & LIGHT GREEN QUARTERED, light green seams on sleeves, light green star on cap
Beaten 23l when attracting market support on debut, needs to improve plenty Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €220
That’s So True
7/2Fav Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.5 22L 5th of 15 to Woodland Adventure 11.5 CK 10 MAY Bumper 2m 60yds Gd
21 SAINT CLOVIS (Fr)
A Brooks Owner
Thomas Cooper KERRY
Trainer
Mr P W Mullins Jockey
Age 4
Recent Finishes
Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Clovis Du Berlais - La Ribaudiere (Poliglote)
Bred by M Richard Godefroy & Mme Yvette Godefroy
Colours LIGHT BLUE, red braces, white sleeves, red armlet, light blue & red quartered cap
22,000euros 3yo, dam French 2m1f chase winner, yard can ready one, check market; reserve Probable SP: No Odds
22 FIGERO (Ire)
Mrs Sandra McCarthy Owner
Thomas Mullins KILKENNY
Trainer
Mr C Mullins (7)
Jockey
Age 4
Recent Finishes Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Hillstar - Silca Wings (Multiplex)
Bred by Peter & Sandra McCarthy
Colours DARK GREEN & WHITE STRIPES, green cap, white spots
Hillstar gelding, half-brother to 2m4f hurdle winner, likely best watched; reserve Probable SP: No Odds
23 ZAM BOBBLER (Ire)
Paul Dillon & Pearse Mehigan & P J Rothwell
Owner
P J Rothwell WICKLOW
Trainer
Jockey
Age 4
Recent Finishes Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Zambezi Sun - Hobnobbing (Fast Company)
Bred by Mrs Patricia Winters
Colours DARK BLUE & MAROON HALVED, maroon seams on sleeves, maroon star on cap
Zambezi Sun gelding, dam well beaten only start, others appeal more; reserve Probable SP: No Odds
LAST YEAR 1st Delta Force, 2nd Bonnebosq, 3rd Amina
TRAINER C Byrnes WEIGHT 11-5 TIME 3m 53.40 secs GOING good
BETTING FORECAST 11-4 Coutach, 5 Faith Of Empires, 11-2 Maskarvel, 10 I’m A Rocket Man, That’s So True, 11 Lupin Du Chenet, 12 Theabsolutegov’nor, 14 Papanell, 16 Call Tadgh, Sir Vinny, 20 Gomez Addams, Moulane Fortune, 22 Highlander Addict, 25 Dreamersgame, Frontier Rose, 28 Cornaroya Rocco, Maxicourt, 33 No Cure, Super Freak, 80 Sugar In My Tea
RACE RESULT
RACE CONDITIONS
RACE 1: 5.10pm
THE GALWAY BAY HOTEL & THE GALMONT HOTEL NOVICE HURDLE OF €21,000 (Generously sponsored by Galway Bay Hotel & The Galmont Hotel) Winner will receive €12,600 (Penalty Value: €12,390), Second will receive €4,200, Third will receive €2,100, Fourth will receive €1,050, Fifth will receive €630, Sixth will receive €420. A novice hurdle for four years old only that have not won more than one hurdle race. About 2 miles 130 yards. €189 to enter, €21 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Penalty - Winner of a hurdle race 7lb extra.
RACE 2: 5.40pm
THE IGGY DALY EASYFIX HANDICAP HURDLE OF €17,500 (Generously sponsored by Easyfix) Winner will receive €10,500 (Penalty Value: €10,325), Second will receive €3,500, Third will receive €1,750, Fourth will receive €875, Fifth will receive €525, Sixth will receive €350. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (110 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 130 yards.€157.50 to enter, €17.50 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. Handicap calculated 23rd July.
RACE 3: 6.10pm
THE EVENTUS IRISH EBF (C & G) MAIDEN OF €20,000 (Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series Race) (Generously sponsored by Eventus and the Irish EBF (€4,000)) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400. For two years old colts and geldings only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 7 furlongs. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs (If the winning horse in this race is eligible for the Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series, Goffs will pay €50,000 to the winner. There are a maximum of ten bonuses available to be won. Please contact Goffs for further information).Starting from stalls.
RACE 4: 6.40pm
THE CONNACHT HOTEL (Q.R.) HANDICAP OF €110,000 (70-100) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (Generously sponsored by the Connacht Hotel) Winner will receive €66,000 (Penalty Value: €64,900), Second will receive €22,000, Third will receive €11,000, Fourth will receive €5,500, Fifth will receive €3,300, Sixth will receive €2,200. An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 70-100 that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 21st July, 2025, at least one of those runs having been over a distance of eleven furlongs or more on or after 1st June, 2024. About 2 miles 179 yards. €550 to enter on July 16th €440 extra if forfeit not declared by July 23rd and €110 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Riders will receive allowances under Rule 52. Top weight after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st 2lb and the minimum weight is 10st 7lb. This race WILL be started from stalls. Handicap calculated 22nd July.
RACE 5: 7.15pm
THE CLAYTON HOTEL GALWAY HANDICAP OF €18,000 (Generously sponsored by the Clayton Hotel) Winner will receive €10,800 (Penalty Value: €10,620), Second will receive €3,600, Third will receive €1,800, Fourth will receive €900, Fifth will receive €540, Sixth will receive €360. An extended handicap for three years old only (80 = 10st). About 7 furlongs. €162 to enter, €18 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Starting from stalls. Handicap calculated 23rd July.
RACE 6: 7.50pm
THE GRÁ CHOCOLATES HANDICAP OF €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Grá Chocolates) Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,800), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400. An extended handicap for three years old only (90 = 10st). About 1 mile 4 furlongs 84 yards. €180 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Starting from stalls. Handicap calculated 23rd July.
RACE 7: 8.20pm
THE MONAMI CONSTRUCTION FLAT RACE OF €17,000 (Generously sponsored by Monami Construction) Winner will receive €10,200 (Penalty Value: €10,030), Second will receive €3,400, Third will receive €1,700, Fourth will receive €850, Fifth will receive €510, Sixth will receive €340. An I.N.H. flat race for four years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing. About 2 miles 130 yards. €153 to enter, €17 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 10lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules.
FRIDAY 1ST AUGUST
Join us for a highly anticipated line-up of superb musical entertainment & stylish after party on Friday 1st August.
Race Week Dining at The Galmont Marinas Restaurant is a modern and contemporary restaurant, perfect for client entertaining or a catch up with friends while indulging in a delicious selection of food and drinks.
