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Guinness is proud to once again support the Galway Races, continuing a partnership that has become one of the most enduring and celebrated in Irish sport and social life. For more than six decades, Guinness and the Galway Races have shared a commitment to bringing people together to celebrate unforgettable moments in Ballybrit. The Galway Races remains one of Ireland’s most iconic festivals, where world-class racing meets unrivalled atmosphere. It is a week that creates lifelong memories, welcomes visitors from near and far, and showcases the very best of Irish hospitality, community and celebration. This year, we are once again delighted to sponsor the Guinness Handicap, one of the highlights of Race Week and a race that continues to attract exceptional competition. While the racing is always first class, it is the energy of the crowds, the friendships renewed, and the shared experiences that make Galway Race Week so special. On behalf of everyone at Guinness and Diageo Ireland, I would like to thank the Galway Race Committee, the dedicated teams behind the scenes, and the thousands of racegoers whose enthusiasm and loyalty continue to make this festival such a remarkable success. We wish everyone a memorable and enjoyable Galway Races 2026. Here’s to another spectacular week in Ballybrit.

Conor Neiland Managing Director Diageo Ireland

UNDER THE RULES OF RACING & I.N.H.S RULES

DAY 5: FRIDAY JULY 31ST(E) JULY 27TH - AUGUST 2ND 2026 | STEEPLECHASE, FLAT & HURDLE RACES MONDAY (E), TUESDAY (E), WEDNESDAY (E), THURSDAY, FRIDAY (E), SATURDAY & SUNDAY

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NEXT MEETINGS Dr. Colm O’ Flaherty (Chairman) | Dr. Tom McDonogh (Vice Chairman)

Anthony M. Ryan Peter M. Allen Conal Kavanagh

F.T. Fahy Donal H. Gavin Zoë Fitzgerald

Dr. Joey Costello Paul Carey Frances Crowley

HONORARY MEMBERS John Coyle OBE Pauline Gavin

J.A. Higgins Dr. Thomas McDonogh

John Moloney D.K. Weld

SEPTEMBER

Monday 7th September Tuesday 8th September

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. Laurence McFerran (Chairperson), Mr. S. McDonogh,

Mr. George McCourt, Dr. Tom McDonogh & Mr. L. Walsh

Clerk of the Course:

Mr. S. Ryder

OCTOBER

Asst Clerk of the Course: Mr. L. Wyer Clerk of the Scales:

Mr. P. L. Malone

Tuesday 6th October Mr. J.R. Banahan

Starter: Judge:

Mr. D. Cullen

Handicappers:

Mr. G. O’Gorman & Mr. M. Weedon

OCTOBER FESTIVAL

Stewards Secretaries:

Mr. P. Deegan & Mr. A. Ring

Medical Officers:

Dr. A. Lehane & Dr. C. O’Carroll

Veterinary Officers:

Mr. A. Tyrrell M.R.C.V.S. & Dr. G. Adams M.R.C.V.S.

Saturday 24th October Raceday Integrity Officers Team Sunday 25th October Monday 26th October

Veterinary Assistants: Ms. C. Murphy, Mr. D. Fennessy & Mr. D. J. Condell

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. Kieran Cunningham, M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S. Chief Executive: Mr. Michael Moloney, Racecourse, Ballybrit, Galway. Phone: 091-700100

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FRIDAY 31ST jULY TIME

WHAT’S ON

LOCATION

2.15pm

Gates Open

4 - 8pm

Rhythm Train DJ Set

4.00pm

Friday's Most Stylish Judging Commences

4.30pm

Parade Ring Preview

Parade Ring

5 - 7.30pm

The Gamblers

Main Stage

Festival Village

RACE 1

5.00pm

The James's Gate Irish EBF Median Auction Maiden

Track

RACE 2

5.30pm

The Guinness Beginners Steeplechase

Track

RACE 3

6.00pm

The Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Steeplechase

Track

6.20pm

Friday's Most Stylish Winner Announced

Fashion Marquee

6.30 9.30pm

DOC (DJ)

Guinness Cube

FEATURE RACE

6.35pm

The Guinness Handicap

Track

RACE 5

7.10pm

The Guinness Irish EBF Fillies Maiden

Track

RACE 6

7.40pm

The Arthur Guinness Handicap

Track

8 - 10pm

Spring Break

Main Stage

8 - 10pm

Sum Craic

Festival Village

RACE 7

8.10pm

The Hop House 13 Handicap

Track

RACE 8

8.40pm

The Rockshore Refreshingly Irish Race

Track

DAY 5: FRIDAY | JULY 31ST (E)

WELCOME WELCOME 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. 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 worldrenowned event it is today. We’re delighted to offer an increased prize fund of over €2.19 million across the week, featuring 54 thrilling races, with every race carrying a minimum prize of €17,000 and all feature races offering at least €110,000. We’re delighted to have you with us on Day Five of the Summer Festival, where we have eight exhilarating races lined up including todays feature race the €110,000 Guinness Handicap. This evening’s card also features the Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Steeplechase valued at €80,000. All of today’s races are sponsored by Diageo who have been an incredible sponsor of the Galway Races for over 60 years. More than just a sponsorship, this is a true partnership with one of Ireland’s most iconic and globally recognised brands. Today also features the Friday’s Most Stylish competition in association with Athlone Towncentre which is judged this year by Sarah Battle, Marietta Doran and Shirley Delahunt. As always Athlone Towncentre have provided an incredible gift card worth €3,000 so make sure to head down to our Fashion Marquee to soak up all the style and glamour! 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 day ahead. 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 Summer Festival!

Best wishes,

Dr. Colm O’Flaherty

Chairman, Galway Race Committee

Mr. Michael Moloney

CEO, Galway Racecourse

Friday’s Most Stylish Photo Credit: INPHO / Tom O’Hanlon

at The Galway Races

Fri 31st July

Judging from 4pm Finalists announced 6pm

Judges Sarah Battle & Marietta Doran

PRIZE

€3000 Shopping Spree in Athlone Towncentre

2 night hotel & spa break at Sheraton Athlone Hotel

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5.00pm RACE 1

Placepot

Trifecta

The James’s Gate Irish EBF Median Auction Maiden of €25,000 (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (Generously sponsored by Guinness and the Irish EBF (€6,000)) For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and whose sire established one or more yearling sales in the relevant year with a median price of not more than €30,000. About 7f

Starting from stalls

RACE 1 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.)

Featuring the

Galway Hurdle Handicap of 250,000 THURSDAY 29TH JULY OFFICIAL RACECARD

4.00

PREDICTION: HEART OF YOU RACE VERDICT This is easier than the Group 3 contested by Otherworldly last time and he should be thereabouts back in maiden company, as should Windsor Castle also ran Ischgl, but preference is for MIRREN who shaped as though he might relish this stiff uphill finish when staying on nicely on debut at Leopardstown. High Morals and the recently gelded Joga Bonito hold place claims and Heart Of You appeals most of the newcomers. [Dave Stephens] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: MIRREN

Next Best: Ischgl

Winner €14,725 Second €5,000 Third €2,500 Fourth €1,250 Fifth €750 Sixth €500 NO / COLOURS

HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

HIGH MORALS (USA)

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

28 Age 2 Draw 5 Recent Finishes 82 Weight 9-08 Breeding c Bay by Highly Motivated - Moral Clarity (Siyouni) Bred by John McCormack Bloodstock LLC Colours ROYAL BLUE, royal blue & white hooped sleeves, white cap, royal blue spots Improved second effort over 1m at Bellewstown, 7f could suit, nice draw, place shout Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €4,725

William Durkan Owner William Durkan DUBLIN Trainer Chris Hayes Jockey

High Morals (USA)

11/2 Colin Keane 9.5 5 1/2L 2nd to Full Volume (FR) 9.3 BELW 3 JUL 9rn mdn 7f 195yds Gd 3/1Fav Chris Hayes 9.4 5 1/2L 8th of 12 to Immortal Guard 9.6 CUR 4 MAY mdn 6f Gd

MIRREN (GB)

15 Age 2 Draw 13 MRC International Recent Finishes 5 Owner Weight 9-06 David Marnane TIPPERARY Breeding g Bay by Without Parole - Dame Helen (Royal Applause) Trainer Bred by Whatton Manor Stud Luke McAteer Colours BLACK, light green chevron & sleeves, light Jockey green cap Stayed on well from the back for fifth at Leopardstown, stiff finish here could suit Probable SP: 17/2 Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €475

Mirren (GB)

66/1 Robbie Colgan 9.7 4L 5th of 12 to Ballyskeagh 9.4 LEP 16 JUL mdn 7f 50yds Gd

The James’s Gate Irish EBF Median Auction Maiden HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

OTHERWORLDLY (Ire)

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

68 Age 2 Draw 2 Recent Finishes 26 Weight 9-06 Breeding c Bay by Persian King - Hanky Panky (Galileo) Bred by Hanky Panky Partnership Colours BLACK, light blue sash, white sleeves, light blue dots, black cap, light blue stripe Fine run on debut at the Curragh, out of depth in 6f Gr’ 3 latest, 7f could suit Probable SP: 100/30 Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €5,355

Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners Owner Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY Trainer J M Sheridan Jockey

Otherworldly

7/1 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.5 7 3/4L 6th of 7 to Great Barrier Reef 9.5 CUR 24 MAY Group 3 6f Gd 4/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.2 1/2L 2nd to Immortal Guard 9.6 CUR 4 MAY 12rn mdn 6f Gd

SOVREIGNS JOY (GB)

Age 2

Draw 8

Gary Devlin & C G Bryson & Kevin Osborne Recent Finishes Owner Weight 9-06 Natalia Lupini ARMAGH Breeding c Bay by Kameko - Terrify (Galileo) Trainer Bred by The Terrify Partnership Wayne Lordan Colours GREY, orange disc, grey cap Jockey

30,000gns Kameko gelding, brother to Italian winner, worth a market check on debut Probable SP: 28/1

JOGA BONITO (GB)

CPiece,

42 Age 2 Draw 6 Recent Finishes 423 Weight 9-04 Breeding g Grey by Territories - Aurora Gray (Rip Van Winkle) Bred by Culworth Grounds Farm Colours ROYAL BLUE, white seams, white & royal blue hooped cap

Tony Bloom & Ian McAleavy Owner P Twomey TIPPERARY Trainer Billy Lee Jockey

In the mix all three starts, beaten 0.5l in Down Royal maiden latest, gelded, cheekpieces Probable SP: 9/2 Career record 3 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €7,124

Joga Bonito (GB) -- Handicap Rating 79

1/1Fav Donagh O’Connor 9.4 1/2L s/hd 3rd to Noble Agenda 8.13 DRYL 19 JUN 13rn mdn 6f 214yds Sft 11/8Fav Billy Lee 9.0 3 1/2L 2nd to High King 9.2 FAIR 28 MAY 8rn 6f 25yds Gd 2/1Fav Billy Lee 9.2 1/2L nk 1 1/2L 4th to Dancing Destiny 8.9 ROS 11 MAY 10rn mdn 7f 111yds Gd

PETROLIO (Ire)

Age 2 Draw 3 Recent Finishes Weight 9-04 Breeding c Bay by Space Traveller - Sparkling (Dark Angel) Bred by Ms Fiona Doggett Colours WHITE & BLACK CHEVRONS, pink sleeves & cap

Paolo Neri Owner Noel Meade MEATH Trainer Adam Caffrey Jockey

Space Traveller colt, E30,000 yearling, half-brother to two winners, market best guide Probable SP: 25/1

SUPREME ACT (Ire)

28 Age 2 Draw 15 Recent Finishes 87 Weight 9-04 Breeding c Bay by Supremacy - Rosa Albertine (Camelot) Bred by Mr Micheal P Grealish Colours LIGHT GREEN, white sleeves, white & yellow check cap

Premier Spirit Again Syndicate Owner Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY Trainer Andrew Slattery Jockey Career record 2 runs

No impression in maidens at Down Royal and Bellewstown, handicaps beckon Probable SP: 25/1

Supreme Act

40/1 Jimmy Dalton 8.8 11L 7th of 9 to Full Volume (FR) 9.3 BELW 3 JUL mdn 7f 195yds Gd 28/1 Jimmy Dalton 8.11 5 3/4L 8th of 13 to Noble Agenda 8.13 DRYL 19 JUN mdn 6f 214yds Sft

IMPERIAL DUKE (Ire)

Age 2 Draw 17 Recent Finishes Weight 9-02 Breeding g Bay by Equiano - Fairywren (Approve) Bred by John Kennedy Colours LIGHT BLUE, dark blue & light blue halved sleeves, light blue & dark blue striped cap Equiano gelding, half-brother to three winners, tough task from wide draw on debut Probable SP: 33/1

Woodfarm Racing Syndicate Owner Daniel McLoughlin KILDARE Trainer Nathan Crosse Jockey

ISCHGL (Ire)

CPiece,

44 Age 2 Draw 16 Recent Finishes 2420 Weight 9-02 Breeding g Bay by Inns of Court - Dame Dandy (Dandy Man) Bred by Mr Shane O’Rourke Colours DARK GREEN, red spots, dark green cap

Denis A McKenna Owner Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH Trainer Ben Coen Jockey

Runner up in two of four starts, not disgraced at Ascot, cheekpieces on, can go well Probable SP: 4/1 Career record 4 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €9,858

Ischgl -- Handicap Rating 80

Ben Coen 9.2 8L 17th of 25 to King of Cloughan 9.2 ASCOT 17 JUN Listed 6f Gd /Frm 6/1 Luke McAteer 9.0 3L 2nd to The Scallionator 8.13 LIST 31 MAY 11rn mdn 6f 60yds Gd 9/1 Ben Coen 9.0 1/2L 1/2L hd 4th to Immortal Guard 9.6 CUR 4 MAY 12rn mdn 6f Gd

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RACE 1

NO / COLOURS

5.00pm RACE 1 NO / COLOURS

HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

JISIR (GB)

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

Mohammed Hamad Khalifa Al-Attiyah Owner Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY Trainer Robbie Colgan Jockey

Age 2 Draw 10 Recent Finishes Weight 9-02 Breeding c Chesnut by Tasleet - Ana Shababiya (Teofilo) Bred by A Al Shaikh Colours MAROON, white stars, striped sleeves, maroon cap

25,000gns Tasleet colt, dam 9.4f-1m2f winner, likely best watched on debut Probable SP: 33/1

PENNSYLVANIA AVE (Ire)

28 Age 2 Draw 7 Recent Finishes 4 Weight 9-02 Breeding c Bay by James Garfield - Clarentine (Dalakhani) Bred by Hyde Park Stud Colours NAVY BLUE, white band, armlets & cap, thin red hoop on body & sleeves Soundly beaten when 4-1 on debut at Bellewstown, improvement required here Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €975

Go Racing Owner Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY Trainer Declan McDonogh Jockey

Pennsylvania Ave

4/1 Dylan Browne McMonagle 8.13 5 1/2L 1/2L nk 4th to Full Volume (FR) 9.3 BELW 3 JUL 9rn mdn 7f 195yds Gd

GOOD NEWBRIDGE (Ire)

Age 2 Draw 4 Recent Finishes Weight 9-01 Breeding f Chesnut by Calyx - Elegance And Grace (War Command) Bred by Mr Robert Conway Colours LIGHT GREEN, yellow diamond, yellow diamonds on sleeves, quartered cap Calyx filly, half-sister to Polish winner, yard won this with 50-1 newcomer in 2024 Probable SP: 33/1

Robert Conway Owner Michael Mulvany MEATH Trainer Wesley Joyce (3) Jockey

HEART OF YOU (Ire)

Age 2 Draw 1 Recent Finishes Weight 9-01 Breeding f Bay by Lucky Vega - Reencounter (Pivotal) Bred by Yulong Investments (Australia) Pty Colours WHITE, white & dark green check sleeves, dark green cap

Ace Stud Owner Mrs John Harrington KILDARE Trainer Shane Foley Jockey

Lucky Vega filly, dam from family of French Derby winner Anaaba Blue, check market Probable SP: 7/1

CROMANE (GB)

73 Age 2 Draw 9 Recent Finishes 5 Weight 8-13 Breeding f Bay by Territories - Grace And Glory (Montjeu) Bred by Coln Valley Stud Colours GREY, red star, red cap

Crampscastle Bloodstock Ltd Owner Joseph G Murphy TIPPERARY Trainer Gary Carroll Jockey

Slowly away but showed ability on debut, step up to 7f could suit but more needed Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €475

Cromane (GB)

11/2 Gary Carroll 9.4 4 1/4L 5th of 9 to Maggie Walker 8.8 CK 19 MAY mdn 6f Sft

ROMANCE (GER)

81 Age 2 Draw 18 Recent Finishes 5 Weight 8-13 Breeding f Grey by Kendargent - Romance Story (New Approach) Bred by Gestut Hof Ittlingen Colours PURPLE, grey epaulettes, grey diamond on cap

Mrs E Halley Owner Josh Halley TIPPERARY Trainer Rory Cleary Jockey

Promising start at Roscommon, should improve but drawn very wide here Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €475

Romance (GER)

66/1 Rory Cleary 8.11 6L 5th of 10 to Dancing Destiny 8.9 ROS 11 MAY mdn 7f 111yds Gd

RESERVES

AMIGOS LEGACY (Ire)

97 Age 2 Draw 12 Recent Finishes 67 Weight 9-04 Breeding g Bay by Earthlight - Thatsthat (Iffraaj) Bred by D J Maher Colours WHITE, royal blue stars, royal blue armlet, royal blue cap

Mary B Hogan Owner Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY Trainer Jockey

Soundly beaten in maidens at Navan and Dundalk, seems safe to rule out; reserve Probable SP: No Odds Career record 2 runs Prize-money earned €198

Amigos Legacy

250/1 Alan Casey 9.0 11L 7th of 8 to Tribeca 9.7 NAV 25 APR mdn 5f 180yds Gd/Yld 40/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.7 13L last of 6 to New Yorker (USA) 9.7 DUN 10 APR mdn 5f Std

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AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

CLOSEFIELD BEAU (Ire)

42 Age 2 Draw 14 Recent Finishes 0 Weight 9-02 Breeding g Bay by Nando Parrado - Dawaa (Tamayuz) Bred by Loughtown Stud Colours LIGHT BLUE, dark blue chevron, light blue sleeves, Jockey yellow chevrons, light blue cap, yellow diamond 40-1 and faded after racing prominently on debut at Down Royal, needs more time; reserve Probable SP: No

Closefield Syndicate Owner Daniel McLoughlin KILDARE Trainer

Odds Career record 1 runs

Closefield Beau

40/1 Gary Halpin 9.2 11L 10th of 13 to Noble Agenda 8.13 DRYL 19 JUN mdn 6f 214yds Sft

SEPTEMBER DUKE (GB)

31 Age 2 Draw 11 Recent Finishes 0 Weight 9-08 Breeding c Bay by Sergei Prokofiev - Nuptials (Broken Vow) Bred by Shoreham Stud Colours ORANGE, dark blue hoop, dark blue stars on sleeves, Jockey dark blue cap Debut run not totally devoid of promise but much more needed to feature here; reserve Probable SP: No Odds Career record 1 runs

John Martin O’Neill Owner Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY Trainer

September Duke (GB)

18/1 Billy Lee 9.5 13L 11th of 15 to Damsel In Distress 9.0 ROS 30 JUN mdn 7f 94yds Gd

Cpiece ON No. 5, 9

Last Year 1st Mighty Danu, 2nd Bellamano, 3rd Nazario TRAINER Gavin Cromwell WEIGHT 123 TIME 1 min. 31.2 sec. GOING Yielding BETTING FORECAST 100-30 Otherworldly, 4 Ischgl, 9-2 Joga Bonito, 7 Heart Of You, 17-2 Mirren, 10 Cromane, 12 High Morals, Romance, 14 Pennsylvania Ave, 25 Petrolio, Supreme Act, 28 Sovreigns Joy, 33 others

RACE RESULT Time

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BANKING facilities ATMs are available beside Entrance B.

Featuring the

Galway Hurdle Handicap of 250,000

DEFIBRILLATORS

THURSDAY 29TH JULY OFFICIAL RACECARD

4.00

Galway Racecourse in partnership with Croí, the West of Ireland Cardiology Foundation are delighted to announce enhanced safety procedures for our patrons with the provision of three Public Access Defibrillators at points throughout our grounds. The units are housed in cabinets in the ground floor of the Millennium Stand, in the ground floor of the Killanin Stand and in the Administration Office located adjacent to the weighroom. Should you require the assistance from one of our trained responders, please alert your nearest racecourse official. 11

RACE 1

NO / COLOURS

5.30pm RACE 2

Trifecta

Placepot

The Guinness Beginners Steeplechase of €17,000 (Generously sponsored by Guinness) A steeplechase for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase. About 2m6f111y

RACE 2 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.)

Featuring the

Galway Hurdle Handicap of 250,000 THURSDAY 29TH JULY OFFICIAL RACECARD

4.00

PREDICTION: MICKIE ANGEL RACE VERDICT Beaten by the subsequent County Hurdle runner-up in a novice hurdle at last year’s festival, VICAR STREET may go one better. He should be sharper for his outing over a longer trip at Punchestown last month, and is preferred to Talk In The Park who has failed to build on his second placing in this event last year. Mickie Angel has shown a fair standard of form over fences. Chasing newcomer Ballystone could go well for last year’s winning trainer John McConnnell. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: VICAR STREET

Next Best: Mickie Angel

Winner €10,013 Second €3,400 Third €1,700 Fourth €850 Fifth €510 Sixth €340 NO / COLOURS

HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

BALLYSTONE (Ire)

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

92 Age 8 Recent Finishes -8441-0 Weight 11-12 Breeding g Bay by Shirocco - Last Theatre (King’s Theatre) Bred by Michael O’Donovan Colours WHITE & BLACK DIAMONDS, black chevrons on sleeves, white cap, black stars 125-rated hurdler, stayed well when winning at last year’s festival, no chasing experience Probable SP: 11/2 Career record 12 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 16 %Prize-money earned €22,392

Derek Kierans Owner John C McConnell MEATH Trainer Alex Harvey Jockey

Ballystone 2 N.H. wins €16,520.00 C

50/1 HR127 Alex Harvey 10.8 31L 18th of 22fn, 24rn to Blue Mosque 10.5 PUN 30 APR Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 7f 110yds Yld 14/1 HR119 Alex Harvey 11.6 won 1L 1 1/4L from Chance Another One 11.3 and Bitofajokelike 11.4 here 3 AUG 25 18rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 60yds Sft Harry Cobden 11.8 s/hd 2 1/4L 8L 4th to Fingal’s Hill 12.0 HEXHAM 14 JUN 25 10rn hcp hdl (0-130)2m 4f 28yds Gd /Sft

GLENS SENSATION (Ire)

171 Age 8 Recent Finishes 08u0-6p Weight 11-12 Breeding g Bay by Mount Nelson - Glens Melody (King’s Theatre) Bred by Mrs Fiona McStay Colours DARK BLUE, emerald green cross of lorraine, white cap

Lassie Go Syndicate Owner Paul John Gilligan GALWAY Trainer Jack Gilligan (5) Jockey

Point-to-point winner in 2023, poor hurdles form, has struggled in two outings over fences Probable SP: 200/1 Career record 11 runs Prize-money earned €100

Glens Sensation -- Handicap Rating 79

18/1 HR84 Jack Gilligan 10.7 (CP) (TS) p.u. in race won by Donnrua Dream 10.13 LIM 10 FEB 12rn hcp hdl (0-100)1m 7f 150yds Hvy 16/1 HR87 Jack Gilligan 10.12 (TS) 64L 6th of 10fn, 15rn to Shanroe Act 10.6 FAIR 15 JAN hcp hdl (0-100)2m 4f Sft 25/1 HR88 Sam Ewing 11.2 (TS) 29L 10th of 13fn, 16rn to Ballinaboola Jet 10.4 CLON 2 DEC 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 3f 97yds Hvy

The Guinness Beginners Steeplechase NO / COLOURS

HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

GREAT ATTITUDE (GER)

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING 136 Age 7 Recent Finishes 15-3 Weight 11-12 Breeding g Bay by Guiliani - Good Hope (Giralda) Bred by Gestut Romerhof Colours YELLOW, royal blue stars, halved sleeves, royal blue star on cap

Mrs K F Cleary Owner C W J Farrell KILDARE Trainer Ricky Doyle Jockey

Maiden hurdle winner on debut, well beaten in this race last year and at Wexford in March Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 33 %Prize-money earned €12,695

Great Attitude (GER) 1 N.H. win €11,800.00

MICKIE ANGEL (Ire)

Hood,

28 Age 8 Recent Finishes f372-62 Weight 11-12 Breeding g Grey by Westerner - Moskova (Montjeu) Bred by Mr R V Hennelly Colours ROYAL BLUE, royal blue cap, yellow star

Premier Racing Club Owner Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY Trainer Darragh O’Keeffe Jockey

Winning hurdler, placed in three of his six starts over fences, needs to raise his game Probable SP: 4/1 Career record 14 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 7 %Prize-money earned €15,965

Mickie Angel 1 N.H. win €6,785.00 -- Handicap Rating 120

28/1 HR116 Daniel King 11.12 5 1/2L 2nd to Pinot Gris 11.12 WEX 3 JUL 11rn beg.ch 2m 3f 110yds Gd 15/2 HR117 Philip Donovan 10.10 12L 6th of 11 to Rusheen 10.0 NAAS 25 JAN Ext hcp chse 2m 4f Hvy 16/1 HR114 Philip Donovan 11.13 4 1/4L 2nd to Duffys Hodey 9.9 LIM 29 DEC 25 12rn Ext hcp chse 2m 6f 120yds Sft/Hvy

OCASTLE DES MOTTES (Fr)

54 Age 7 Recent Finishes 02-5-4p Weight 11-12 Breeding g Bay by Castle Du Berlais - Oktavia Des Mottes (Lando) Bred by E A R L Ecurie Des Mottes Colours EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots Two hurdle wins in France, unconvincing chase form since his return from a long absence Probable SP: 4/1 Career record 15 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 13 %Prize-money earned €118,374

Simon Munir & Isaac Souede Owner W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer Paul Townend Jockey

Ocastle Des Mottes (FR) 2 N.H. wins €99,000.00 -- Handicap Rating 126

17/2 HR127 Anna McGuinness 11.1 p.u. in race won by Vaureal (FR) 10.9 PUN 7 JUN 12rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 55yds Gd 9/2 Shane Fitzgerald 11.12 3/4L 15L 7L 4th to Funiculi Funicula (FR) 11.12 CK 5 APR 7rn beg.ch 2m 1f 45yds Yld 7/1 J.J. Slevin 11.12 28L 5th of 14 to Quai De Bourbon (FR) 11.12 GOW 23 JAN 25 beg.ch 2m 4f Sft/Hvy

TALK IN THE PARK (Ire)

CPiece,

53 Age 8 Downtown Syndicate/F W Healy/Philip Bowe Recent Finishes 34u2-5p Owner Weight 11-12 Ross O’Sullivan KILDARE Breeding g Bay by Walk In The Park - She’s Otto (Milan) Trainer Bred by Canterbrook Stud & Brittas House Keith Donoghue Colours EMERALD GREEN, yellow braces, white cap

Jockey

Plenty of chasing experience, has failed to build on a fine second in this race last year Probable SP: 9/2 Career record 25 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 8 %Prize-money earned €46,868

Talk In The Park 2 N.H. wins €17,110.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 123

8/1 HR125 Alan O’Sullivan 10.9 p.u. in race won by Wild Bill Hickok 10.5 ROS 8 JUN 8rn nov.ch 2m 100yds Sft 11/1 HR126 Michael Kenneally 11.1 (CP) 11L 5th of 11 to Rusheen 10.0 NAAS 25 JAN Ext hcp chse 2m 4f Hvy 6/1 HR127 Michael Kenneally 10.10 15L 2nd to The Enabler 11.3 FAIR 13 DEC 25 5rn nov.ch 2m 5f 55yds Sft

THEMANINTHEANORAK (Ire) Age 6 Jack Singleton Owner Eugene M O’Sullivan CORK Trainer Alan O’Sullivan (5) Jockey

Recent Finishes 2-10666 Weight 11-12 Breeding g Bay by Pour Moi - Cash For Steel (Craigsteel) Bred by R McCurtin Colours RED, white stars on sleeves, white star on cap

No luck in handicap hurdles since a Fairyhouse win in February, big task on chasing debut Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 11 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 18 %Prize-money earned €19,538

Themanintheanorak 2 N.H. wins €13,275.00

5/1 HR115 Alan O’Sullivan 10.9 13L 6th of 9fn, 12rn to Burru 10.0 KILL 11 MAY Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 50yds Gd/Yld 7/2Fav HR116 Mr Alan O’Sullivan 11.1 6 1/4L 6th of 13fn, 16rn to Onlymammycanloveme 11.13 CK 5 APR Ext hcp hdl 3m 15yds Yld 15/2 HR116 Michael Kenneally 11.3 6 1/2L 6th of 17fn, 18rn to Onlymammycanloveme 11.3 CK 19 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Yld

VICAR STREET (Ire)

TStrap,

John P McManus & Mrs John Magnier Owner W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer Harry Cobden Jockey

55 Age 7 Recent Finishes 4-12-3 Weight 11-12 Breeding g Bay by Galileo - Vroum Vroum Mag (Voix du Nord) Bred by Coolmore & Martinstown Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

Second in a novice hurdle here a year ago, may have needed the race at Punchestown in June Probable SP: 7/4 Career record 4 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 %Prize-money earned €14,886

Vicar Street 1 N.H. win €7,080.00

3/1 Aidan Kelly 11.9 (TS) 1 3/4L 5 1/2L 3rd to Quantum Quest 11.12 PUN 6 JUN 8rn beg.ch 3m 190yds Gd/Yld 7/2 Mark Walsh 11.6 (TS) 2 1/4L 2nd to Sticktotheplan (FR) 11.6 here 29 JUL 25 7rn nov.hdl Listed 2m 110yds Gd 1/1Fav Anna McGuinness 11.0 (TS) won 11L 2 1/2L from Cooladdi 11.0 and Jasmin Des Blins (FR) 11.4 ROS 7 JUL 25 14rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 125yds Gd

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RACE 2

100/30 Ricky Doyle 11.12 22L 4 3/4L 3rd to Yoradreamer (GB) 11.12 WEX 17 MAR 4rn beg.ch 3m 1f Sft 5/1 Ricky Doyle 11.12 16L 5th of 8fn, 9rn to King Of Kingsfield 11.12 here 29 JUL 25 beg.ch 2m 2f 54yds Gd 8/1 Tiernan Power Roche 11.7 won 5 1/2L 15L from Kish Bank 11.12 and Watchful Protector 11.8 FAIR 22 FEB 25 12rn mdn hdl 2m Sft

5.30pm RACE 2 NO / COLOURS

HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

WENDROCK (Fr)

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING CPiece,

31 Age 5 Gigginstown House Stud Recent Finishes 45-p046 Owner Weight 11-12 Gordon Elliott MEATH Breeding g Grey by Manduro - Linareva (Linamix) Trainer Bred by M Ghislain Deslandes Sam Ewing Colours MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, Jockey white star Former useful juvenile hurdler, dismal form in two chase starts over contrasting trips Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 15 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 6 %Prize-money earned €30,353

Wendrock (FR) 1 N.H. win €8,850.00

17/2 Danny Gilligan 11.12 (CP) 59L last of 6 to Soir De Garde (FR) 11.12 WEX 30 JUN beg.ch 2m Gd 13/2 James Smith 11.7 1 3/4L 5 1/2L 99+L 4th to Quantum Quest 11.12 PUN 6 JUN 8rn beg.ch 3m 190yds Gd/Yld Carl Millar 11.5 23L 20th of 24 to Air Of Entitlement 11.10 CHELTENHAM 13 MAR hcp hdl (0-145)2m 4f 56yds Sft

SEVENTY EIGHT TEAM (Ire)

55 Age 8 P G Devine Recent Finishes p245p-p Owner Weight 11-05 Paul John Gilligan GALWAY Breeding f Chesnut by Mahler - Lady Hillingdon (Overbury) Trainer Bred by T & H Kilkenny Conor Clarke (7) Colours ORANGE, black diamond & sleeves, orange & white Jockey quartered cap Low-rated hurdler/chaser, pulled up in a handicap last time, out of her depth here Probable SP: 200/1 Career record 14 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €3,820

Seventy Eight Team -- Handicap Rating 79

25/1 HR79 Conor Clarke 9.7 p.u. in race won by Le Grand Vert (FR) 10.8 PUN 6 JUN 16rn Ext hcp chse 3m 190yds Gd/Yld 28/1 HR81 Cian Quirke 10.10 p.u. in race won by Milanaway 11.0 PUN 11 DEC 25 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 7f 207yds Sft/Hvy 15/2 HR84 Jack Gilligan 10.7 7L 5th of 10fn, 11rn to Ballagh Star 11.1 SLGO 1 OCT 25 hcp chse (0-100)3m 1f 182yds Gd/Yld

Hood ON No. 4 Cpiece ON No. 6, 9 T/S ON No. 8

Last Year 1st Intense Approach, 2nd Talk In The Park, 3rd Donnie Devito TRAINER John C. McConnell WEIGHT 161 TIME 5 min. 43.3 sec. GOING Good BETTING FORECAST 7-4 Vicar Street, 4 Mickie Angel, Ocastle Des Mottes, 9-2 Talk In The Park, 11-2 Ballystone, 10 Wendrock, 12 Great Attitude, 50 Themanintheanorak, 200 Glens Sensation, Seventy Eight Team

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Cobden (Vicar Street, Galway 5:30) has RED-HOT Harry ridden 4 winners from 16 rides in the past 14 days. RIDER That’s a 25% strike-rate. Source: Racing Post

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PREDICTION: EL CHAMPO RACE VERDICT Last year’s runner up ANTRIM COAST is 2lb lower now, he’s had a nice sharpener at Wexford and he is taken to go one place better. There’s plenty of dangers lurking and the biggest one could prove to be Donnie Devito, who is weighted to turn his C&D beginners’ chase form behind Intense Approach around. Charlie Luciano and Warriors Wood are respected, while rain would bring Kings Hill into the reckoning. Jalila Moriviere has to prove she stays this far and is overlooked by Cobden, who interestingly prefers Ballybawn Belter. [Dave Stephens] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: ANTRIM COAST

Next Best: Where’s My Jet

Winner €47,120 Second €16,000 Third €8,000 Fourth €4,000 Fifth €2,400 Sixth €1,600 NO / COLOURS

HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

ADDRAGOOLE (Ire)

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING TStrap,

112 Age 7 Recent Finishes 141-390 Weight 11-13 Breeding g Bay by Gatewood - Ladyofthelodge (Hawk Wing) Bred by Noel & Sharon Lally Colours EMERALD GREEN, orange star & sleeves, orange cap, emerald green star 9lb above last win, weakened upped to 2m5f latest, stamina a query at this distance Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 20 runs, 3 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 15 %Prize-money earned €62,921

Addragoole Partnership Owner Gavin Cromwell MEATH Trainer Eoin Staples (5) Jockey

Addragoole 3 N.H. wins €30,090.00 -- Handicap Rating 141

Sean Flanagan 10.11 (TS) 22L 12th of 27 to Will The Wise 10.8 AINTREE 10 APR hcp chse Grade C 2m 5f 19yds Gd /Sft Keith Donoghue 11.4 (TS) 14L 9th of 20 to Martator (FR) 10.12 CHELTENHAM 11 MAR hcp chse Grade C 1m 7f 199yds Gd 7/1 HR142 Eoin Staples 11.2 (TS) 5L 2 1/4L 3rd to Jacob’s Ladder 11.8 LEP 2 FEB 14rn hcp chse (0-150) Listed2m 1f Sft

JALILA MORIVIERE (Fr)

TStrap,

54 Age 7 John P McManus Recent Finishes 13-3822 Owner Weight 11-07 W P Mullins CARLOW Breeding f Bay by Joshua Tree - Princess Moriviere (Passing Sale) Trainer Bred by M Patrick Harroin & Mme Celine David Simon Torrens Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, emerald Jockey green cap, white star Solid runs at Punchestown the last twice, raised 4lb for latest second, stamina a query Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 16 runs, 4 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 25 %Prize-money earned €105,952

Jalila Moriviere (FR) 1 flat win €6,500.00 3 N.H. wins €43,495.00 -- Handicap Rating 135

3/1Fav HR131 Aidan Kelly 11.9 (TS) 1 1/4L 2nd to Vaureal (FR) 10.9 PUN 7 JUN 12rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 55yds Gd 18/1 HR130 Simon Torrens 11.4 (TS) 8L 2nd to Come Walk With Me 11.10 PUN 30 APR 20rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 75yds Yld 13/2 HR132 Simon Torrens 11.7 (TS) 44L 8th of 9fn, 12rn to Come Walk With Me 11.0 FAIR 5 APR Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 140yds Yld/Sft

The Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Steeplechase NO / COLOURS

HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

BALLYBAWN BELTER (Ire) John P McManus Owner Liz Doyle WEXFORD Trainer Harry Cobden Jockey

118 Age 8 Recent Finishes 261-763 Weight 11-00 Breeding f Bay by Valirann - Milford Maggie (Milan) Bred by Mr Noel O’Connor Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

Won nice pot off 4lb lower in Dec’, modest three starts since, has gone well here before Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 26 runs, 5 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 19 %Prize-money earned €147,830

Ballybawn Belter 5 N.H. wins €128,325.00 -- Handicap Rating 128

13/2 HR130 Simon Torrens 11.0 10L 13L 3rd to Me Wee Bonnie Lass 9.9 FAIR 4 APR 10rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 5f 45yds Yld/Sft 5/1Fav HR130 Simon Torrens 10.6 7 1/4L 6th of 16 to O’Toole 10.5 LEP 2 MAR Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 5f 120yds Yld 12/1 HR131 Simon Torrens 10.5 11L 7th of 17fn, 23rn to Backmersackme 10.0 LEP 1 FEB Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 5f 107yds Sft

LITTLEFOOT (Ire)

Visor,

21 Age 8 Recent Finishes 9-p151p Weight 11-00 Breeding g Bay by Milan - Little Missserious (Kalanisi) Bred by Mr Michael Ennis Colours BLACK, black & red quartered cap

Littlefoot Partnership Owner M A Molloy TIPPERARY Trainer Sam Ewing Jockey

Won two of first three over fences, pulled up over hurdles latest, visor goes on now Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 22 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 13 %Prize-money earned €60,260 7/1 HR118 Daniel King 10.9 (CP) p.u. in race won by Paul’s Dream 10.7 KILB 10 JUL 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd 11/1 HR122 Donagh Meyler 11.8 (CP) won 1/2L 6 1/2L from Milan Forth 10.12 and Lisleigh Lad 10.10 KILB 15 MAY 14rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 90yds Gd 6/1 Daniel King 11.9 10L 5th of 6 to Coral River 11.12 CLON 14 APR nov.ch 2m 4f Yld/Sft

INTENSE APPROACH (GB) Ms Caroline Ahearn Owner John C McConnell MEATH Trainer Alex Harvey Jockey

Blinkers,

29 Age 7 Recent Finishes 15-u505 Weight 10-13 Breeding g Chesnut by Jack Hobbs - Intense Tango (Mastercraftsman) Bred by Swanbridge Bloodstock Ltd Colours LIGHT BLUE, purple stars, purple star on cap

5-11 over hurdles, won beginners’ over C&D last year, sharper for spin on Flat, blinkered Probable SP: 22/1 Career record 20 runs, 8 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 40 %Prize-money earned €95,612

Intense Approach (GB) 8 N.H. wins €91,479.20 CD -- Handicap Rating 127

13/2 Ms L.A. Byrne 10.7 (CP) 9L 5th of 7 to Lark In The Mornin (GER) 11.10 BELW 2 JUL 1m 4f 71yds Gd Alex Harvey 10.8 (CP) 59L 16th of 18 to Meetmebythesea 10.13 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR hcp chse 2m 4f 127yds Gd 50/1 HR132 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.1 47L last of 5 to Jacob’s Ladder 11.1 NAV 28 FEB nov.ch Grade 3 2m Hvy

KINGS HILL (Ire)

Blinkers,

11 Age 7 Recent Finishes 451326 Weight 10-13 Breeding g Grey by Kingston Hill - Made For A Reason (Arakan) Bred by John & Jimmy Lawler Colours WHITE, emerald green star, maroon sleeves, maroon cap, white stars

PNT Partnership Owner Paul John Gilligan GALWAY Trainer J J Slevin Jockey

Won off 10lb lower in March, solid runs the last twice, may need it softer; blinkers on Probable SP: 11/1 Career record 22 runs, 2 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 9 %Prize-money earned €38,437

Kings Hill 2 N.H. wins €14,735.00 -- Handicap Rating 127

13/2 Rory Cleary 9.9 10L 6th of 9 to Nuit 9.4 BAL 20 JUL mdn 1m 4f 179yds Gd/Yld 15/2 HR124 Gavin Brouder 10.10 4 1/4L 2nd to Hermino Aa (FR) 9.7 ROS 8 JUN 15rn Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 24yds Sft 9/2Fav HR124 Miss J. Townend 11.10 hd 10L 3rd to The Gradual Slope 9.12 FAIR 4 APR 17rn Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 45yds Yld/Sft

YORADREAMER (GB)

21 Age 7 R S Brookhouse Recent Finishes 621u2p Owner Weight 10-13 W P Mullins CARLOW Breeding g Chesnut by Yorgunnabelucky - Dream Esteem (Mark Of Esteem) Trainer Bred by Mr R S Brookhouse Danny Mullins Colours LIGHT BLUE & PINK CHEVRONS, light blue sleeves, Jockey pink star on cap Hasn’t built on easy beginners’ win, unseated and PU in last two h’caps, bit to prove Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 14 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 14 %Prize-money earned €23,588

Yoradreamer (GB) 2 N.H. wins €13,557.00 -- Handicap Rating 127

16/1 HR129 Sean O’Keeffe 10.13 p.u. in race won by Solitary Man 11.2 KILB 10 JUL 14rn Ext hcp chse Listed 3m 1f 80yds Gd 9/4 HR132 Anna McGuinness 11.3 2 1/2L 2nd to Raglan Road 11.10 PUN 7 JUN 3rn nov.ch 3m 186yds Gd 40/1 HR132 Anna McGuinness 10.9 u.r. in race won by Funiculi Funicula (FR) 11.11 PUN 1 MAY 22rn Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 4f 55yds Yld

MOONOVERCLOON (Ire)

Visor,

46 Age 9 S Gillen & Midlands Partnership Recent Finishes 78647-0 Owner Weight 10-12 Declan Queally WATERFORD Breeding g Bay by Sea Moon - Fiery Flame (Luso) Trainer Bred by S Gillen Michael Kenneally (5) Colours YELLOW, royal blue cross sashes, royal blue armlet, Jockey royal blue star on cap 0-10 in chases, beaten a nose in this in 2024 off 3lb higher, visor on, check market Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 37 runs, 3 wins, 13 places Strike-Rate 8 %Prize-money earned €70,877

Moonovercloon 3 N.H. wins €19,175.00 -- Handicap Rating 126

7/2 HR114 Harry Sexton 10.6 (TS) 20L 10th of 11fn, 12rn to Ad Caelum 10.8 KILB 15 JUN Ext hcp hdl 3m 100yds Gd 11/1 HR119 James Smith 11.6 (BK) 15L 7th of 15fn, 17rn to Rising Dust 10.7 PUN 14 OCT 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 22yds Gd/Yld 12/1 HR121 James Smith 11.8 4L 4L 4L 4th to Shadow Paddy 11.2 LIST 25 SEP 25 17rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld

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RACE 3

Littlefoot 3 N.H. wins €30,942.50 -- Handicap Rating 128

6.00pm RACE 3 NO / COLOURS

HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

A PENNY A HUNDRED (Fr)

53 Age 7 Recent Finishes 23470-7 Weight 10-11 Breeding f Bay by Jukebox Jury - One Day More (Flemensfirth) Bred by Mme Jacky Mullins Colours ORANGE, emerald green star, black sleeves, orange & emerald green striped cap Decent run in Mayo National last year, poor since, well beaten on return from break latest Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 20 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 15 %Prize-money earned €64,772

Brendan T O’Sullivan Owner W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer Brian Hayes Jockey

A Penny A Hundred (FR) 3 N.H. wins €20,650.00 -- Handicap Rating 125

25/1 HR127 John Shinnick 10.13 33L 7th of 13fn, 15rn to Hermino Aa (FR) 9.7 ROS 8 JUN Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 24yds Sft Sean Cleary-Farrell 9.9 29L 12th of 24 to Panic Attack 10.5 NEWBURY 29 NOV 25 hcp chse Grade C 3m 1f 214yds Gd /Sft 12/1 HR131 Danny Mullins 11.11 48L 7th of 8fn, 13rn to Lonesome Boatman (FR) 10.13 CK 2 NOV 25 hcp chse (0-150) Listed3m 4f Gd/Yld

SHANBALLY KID (Ire)

CPiece,

21 Age 9 Recent Finishes p4pup6 Weight 10-11 Breeding g Bay by Presenting - Kalanisi’s Lady (Kalanisi) Bred by John Hayes Colours MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star

Gigginstown House Stud Owner Gordon Elliott MEATH Trainer Jack Kennedy Jockey

Modest first run for this yard in Midlands National, this trip may be on sharp side Probable SP: 28/1 Career record 21 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 14 %Prize-money earned €60,283

Shanbally Kid 3 N.H. wins €42,775.00 -- Handicap Rating 125

33/1 HR128 Danny Gilligan 10.12 (CP) 20L 6th of 8fn, 14rn to Solitary Man 11.2 KILB 10 JUL Ext hcp chse Listed 3m 1f 80yds Gd 14/1 HR128 Sean O’Keeffe 11.3 (CP) p.u. in race won by Pride Of Place 10.6 KILL 9 MAY 11rn Ext hcp chse 3m 2f Gd/Yld 11/1 HR130 Danny Mullins 10.11 (CP) u.r. in race won by Uncle Pat 10.8 PUN 2 MAY 19rn hcp chse (0-145)3m 7f 68yds Yld

RISING DUST (Ire)

TStrap,

46 Age 8 Recent Finishes 611-178 Weight 10-10 Breeding g Bay by Leading Light - Bridge View Lady (Dushyantor) Bred by Gerry Caplis Colours PURPLE & PINK DIAMONDS, purple cap, pink diamonds

Donal O’Connor Owner Emmet Mullins CARLOW Trainer Donagh Meyler Jockey

Beaten off revised mark twice since Thurles win, new tongue tie needs to eke out more Probable SP: 22/1 Career record 25 runs, 6 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 24 %Prize-money earned €49,644

Rising Dust 6 N.H. wins €44,545.00 -- Handicap Rating 124

12/1 HR125 Ricky Doyle 10.11 27L 8th of 10 to Ol Man Dingle 11.7 KILB 15 JUN hcp chse 2m 4f Gd/Yld Sean Bowen 10.4 12L 7th of 13 to Lookaway 11.2 KEMPTON PARK 21 FEB hcp chse Grade C 3m Gd /Sft 3/1 HR116 Donagh Meyler 10.12 won 3/4L 1 1/2L from Brave Fortune 11.11 and Jigoro (FR) 11.5 THU 18 JAN 14rn hcp chse 2m 4f 198yds Yld

WHERE’S MY JET (Ire)

53 Age 7 Two Lucky Men Partnership Recent Finishes f0-60p0 Owner Weight 10-10 W P Mullins CARLOW Breeding g Bay by Jet Away - Katsca (Oscar) Trainer Bred by Ms Mary Tucker Paul Townend Colours DARK GREEN, yellow stars, dark green sleeves, Jockey yellow stars on cap 0-9 over fences and yet to trouble judge, well held in Connacht National on latest Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 15 runs, 3 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 20 %Prize-money earned €32,375

Where’s My Jet 3 N.H. wins €23,010.00 -- Handicap Rating 124

18/1 HR127 Anna McGuinness 10.6 36L 10th of 13fn, 15rn to Hermino Aa (FR) 9.7 ROS 8 JUN Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 24yds Sft 12/1 HR130 Brian Hayes 10.6 p.u. in race won by Nouvotic (FR) 10.6 PUN 29 APR 14rn Ext hcp chse Grade 3 2m 4f 80yds Yld Sean O’Keeffe 10.7 45L 15th of 18 to Meetmebythesea 10.13 CHELTENHAM 12 MAR hcp chse 2m 4f 127yds Gd

A LAW OF HER OWN (Ire) Mrs A F Mee Owner Emmet Mullins CARLOW Trainer Alan O’Sullivan (5) Jockey

C,T,

289 Age 9 Recent Finishes 03u691Weight 10-09 Breeding f Bay by Lawman - Azlaa (Dubawi) Bred by Michael Quigley & Lawman Syndicate Colours EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, slvs. reversed, quartered cap

Easy win over hurdles when last seen, new yard, course winner, check market, new headgear Probable SP: 9/1 Career record 31 runs, 4 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 12 %Prize-money earned €70,872

A Law Of Her Own 4 N.H. wins €41,005.00 C -- Handicap Rating 123

15/2 HR115 Sam Ewing 11.12 (V) won 7L 2 1/4L from Spick And Span 10.7 and Galileo Springs 10.13 PUN 15 OCT 25 8rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 95yds Gd/Yld 10/1 HR116 Sam Ewing 10.10 (V) 46L 9th of 10 to Grann’s Boy 11.0 LIST 27 SEP 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd/Yld 20/1 HR116 Danny Gilligan 10.10 (V) 4 1/2L 6th of 15 to Come On The Lads 10.2 here 2 AUG 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m 175yds Gd

BALTIC BIRD (GB)

V,T,

13 Age 7 William Durkan Recent Finishes 537-368 Owner Weight 10-09 William Durkan DUBLIN Breeding g Bay by Frankel - Baltic Baroness (Shamardal) Trainer Bred by Ammerland Verwaltung Gmbh & Co Kg Patrick M O’Brien (5) Colours ROYAL BLUE, royal blue & white hooped sleeves, Jockey white cap, royal blue spots Good run at Wexford in May, below par in Summer Plate latest, has form here, not dismissed Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 33 runs, 4 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 12 %Prize-money earned €80,410

Baltic Bird (GB) 1 flat win €6,942.80 3 N.H. wins €32,745.00 -- Handicap Rating 123

P. M. O’Brien 10.6 (CP) 17L 8th of 13 to Queensbury Boy 10.12 MARKET RASEN 18 JUL hcp chse Grade C 2m 5f 89yds Gd 11/2 HR124 Philip Byrnes 10.4 22L 6th of 12fn, 16rn to Native Speaker 10.7 BAL 25 MAY Ext hcp chse Listed 2m 7f 80yds Gd 9/1 HR123 Philip Byrnes 11.9 2 1/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Crowsatedappletart 10.12 WEX 7 MAY 10rn Ext hcp chse 2m Gd/Yld

The Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Steeplechase NO / COLOURS

HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

DONNIE DEVITO (Ire)

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING TStrap,

28 Age 7 Recent Finishes 34323-3 Weight 10-09 Breeding g Brown by Sholokhov - Pacific Pearl (Westerner) Bred by E Motherway, Warrenstown & Drumlin Colours WHITE, red braces, striped cap

T J Ward Owner Ross O’Sullivan KILDARE Trainer Shane Markey (7) Jockey

Fine run in beginners’ over C&D last year, nice prep run latest, could be on nice mark Probable SP: 9/1 Career record 16 runs, 2 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 12 %Prize-money earned €35,258

Donnie Devito 2 N.H. wins €20,355.00 C -- Handicap Rating 123

6/1 Danny Gilligan 11.12 (TS) 5 1/2L nk 3rd to Pinot Gris 11.12 WEX 3 JUL 11rn beg.ch 2m 3f 110yds Gd 12/1 HR125 Donagh Meyler 11.12 (H) (TS) 1 1/4L 29L 3rd to Kappa Jy Pyke (FR) 11.12 THU 27 NOV 25 8rn beg.ch 2m 2f 65yds Gd/Yld 7/2 HR126 Donagh Meyler 11.3 (H) (TS) 10L 2nd to What’s Up Darling 11.7 CLON 2 OCT 25 6rn nov.ch 3m Gd/Yld

HERMINO AA (Fr)

Blinkers,

53 Age 9 Recent Finishes 56-p661 Weight 10-08 Breeding g Bay by Sinndar - Acqua Luna (Libourne) Bred by Pierre Gasnier Colours ROYAL BLUE, white inverted triangle, yellow cap

Patrick Gerald Lynch & Fiona Loftus Owner E McNamara LIMERICK Trainer Tom Kelly (7) Jockey Probable SP:

11/1 HR114 Tom Kelly 9.7 (BK) won 4 1/4L 11L from Kings Hill 10.10 and Goody Four Shoes 9.8 ROS 8 JUN 15rn Ext hcp chse 3m 1f 24yds Sft 9/1 HR116 Calum Hogan 10.0 (CP) 31L 6th of 9fn, 11rn to Pride Of Place 10.6 KILL 9 MAY Ext hcp chse 3m 2f Gd/Yld 33/1 HR118 Donagh Meyler 10.11 (CP) 27L 6th of 7fn, 17rn to Clonmeen 10.0 FAIR 6 APR Ext hcp chse 3m 120yds Yld/Sft

WARRIORS WOOD (GB)

14 Age 6 Recent Finishes 4-u2134 Weight 10-08 Breeding g Chesnut by Masked Marvel - Santa Valentina (Stormy River) Bred by Cashel Rock Bloodstock Ltd Colours EMERALD GREEN, dark green seams, dark green cap, emerald green star Two solid efforts since Kilbeggan win in May, yard had winner here on Tuesday, go well Probable SP: 11/1 Career record 12 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 25 %Prize-money earned €29,818

S F McElroy Owner Andrew McNamara WESTMEATH Trainer Kevin Healy (7) Jockey

Warriors Wood (GB) 3 N.H. wins €23,290.00 -- Handicap Rating 122

4/1Fav HR114 Brian Hayes 10.12 1 1/2L 1/2L 3/4L 4th to My Gaffer 10.9 KILL 17 JUL 16rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 6f 180yds Gd 6/1 HR121 Aidan Kelly 10.4 nk 3 1/4L 3rd to Ol Man Dingle 11.7 KILB 15 JUN 10rn hcp chse 2m 4f Gd/Yld 7/2Fav HR115 Brian Hayes 11.7 won 7L 2 1/4L from Trasna Na Pairce 11.10 and The Dara Man 10.6 KILB 31 MAY 11rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 80yds Yld

ANTRIM COAST (Ire)

28 Age 8 Recent Finishes 42225-6 Weight 10-07 Breeding g Brown by Presenting - Zuzka (Flemensfirth) Bred by Kenneth Parkhill Colours PURPLE, pink hoop, purple sleeves, pink cap

Watchman Racing Owner Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD Trainer Darragh O’Keeffe Jockey

Second in this last year, 2lb lower now, sharper for latest run at Wexford, interesting Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 16 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 12 %Prize-money earned €47,619

Antrim Coast 2 N.H. wins €14,750.00 -- Handicap Rating 121

7/1 HR122 Mike O’Connor 10.8 14L 6th of 9fn, 10rn to Lisleigh Lad 9.12 WEX 3 JUL Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 110yds Gd 7/2 HR124 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.4 5 1/2L 5th of 10 to El Champo 10.6 LIST 27 SEP 25 Ext hcp chse 2m 6f Gd/Yld 11/10Fav HR124 Keith Donoghue 11.12 7 1/2L 2nd to What’s Up Darling 11.12 KILL 21 AUG 25 5rn beg.ch 2m 7f 100yds Gd

REXEM (Ire)

CPiece,

7 Age 9 Derek Kierans Recent Finishes p57342 Owner Weight 10-06 John C McConnell MEATH Breeding g Bay by Leading Light - Jim’s Article (Definite Article) Trainer Bred by Pat Kinsella Josh Williamson (5) Colours WHITE & BLACK DIAMONDS, black chevrons on Jockey sleeves, white cap, black stars In decent form, good second at Kilbeggan latest, this tougher but has run well here before Probable SP: 13/2 Career record 30 runs, 5 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 16 %Prize-money earned €78,050

Rexem 5 N.H. wins €36,925.50 -- Handicap Rating 120

5/1 HR119 Michael Kenneally 11.6 (CP) nk 2nd to Golden Temple 10.8 KILB 24 JUL 9rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 85yds Gd 8/1 HR114 Dylan Kidd 9.12 (CP) 10L 1 1/4L 3/4L 4th to Paul’s Dream 10.7 KILB 10 JUL 14rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f Gd 20/1 HR119 Dylan Kidd 9.12 (CP) 3 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Lisleigh Lad 9.12 WEX 3 JUL 10rn Ext hcp chse 2m 3f 110yds Gd

CHARLIE LUCIANO (Ire)

21 Age 7 Recent Finishes pp0p-41 Weight 10-05 Breeding g Bay by Bobby’s Kitten - Viennese Whirl (Montjeu) Bred by Hobnob Partnership Colours EMERALD GREEN & YELLOW CHECK, emerald green sleeves & cap

F J Carragher Owner Noel Meade MEATH Trainer Conor Stone-Walsh Jockey

Easy beginners’ win latest, has placed form off this mark, trip and ground fine, player Probable SP: 15/2 Career record 39 runs, 6 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 15 %Prize-money earned €63,730

Charlie Luciano 1 flat win €5,900.00 5 N.H. wins €40,107.00 -- Handicap Rating 119

4/1 HR113 Conor Stone-Walsh 11.12 won 9L 4 1/4L from Scalpnagoon 11.12 and Tonaghneave Well 11.12 KILB 10 JUL 6rn beg.ch 3m 1f 80yds Gd 12/1 HR114 Sam Ewing 11.5 7L 2 1/4L 3 1/4L 4th to Warriors Wood (GB) 11.7 KILB 31 MAY 11rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 80yds Yld 50/1 HR119 Donagh Meyler 11.12 p.u. in race won by Bossofthebrownies 11.12 FAIR 4 NOV 25 9rn beg.ch 3m 82yds Sft/Hvy

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RACE 3

Hermino Aa (FR) 4 N.H. wins €48,131.40 -- Handicap Rating 122

6.00pm RACE 3 NO / COLOURS

HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING RESERVES

LORD LARIAT (Ire)

C,T,

90 Age 11 Recent Finishes 000-f8p Weight 10-05 Breeding g Bay by Golden Lariat - Johnny’s Pride (Mister Lord) Bred by Donal Walker Colours ROYAL BLUE & WHITE DIABOLO, check cap

P Blake Owner Dermot Anthony McLoughlin MEATH Trainer P J O’Hanlon Jockey

On losing run since 2022 Irish National win, hard to fancy on recent form; reserve Probable SP: No Odds Career record 36 runs, 6 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 16 %Prize-money earned €310,618

Lord Lariat 6 N.H. wins €305,990.00 -- Handicap Rating 119

66/1 HR122 P.J. O’Hanlon 10.3 (V) (TS) p.u. in race won by Uncle Pat 10.8 PUN 2 MAY 19rn hcp chse (0-145)3m 7f 68yds Yld 40/1 HR126 Miss J. Walton 11.7 (CP) (TS) 35L 8th of 10fn, 17rn to The Gradual Slope 9.12 FAIR 4 APR Ext hcp chse 2m 5f 45yds Yld/Sft 50/1 HR104 Patrick M O’Brien 11.4 (CP) (TS) fell in race won by A Year Older 10.2 FAIR 1 JAN 17rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 2f Yld

EL CHAMPO (Ire)

CPiece,

54 Age 8 Recent Finishes 43-pp94 Weight 10-03 Breeding g Bay by Ocovango - Western Garden (Westerner) Bred by The Beeches Stud Ltd Colours RED, light blue stars, red sleeves, white cap, red star

Oliver Barden Owner P J Rothwell WICKLOW Trainer Jockey

Front runner, on last winning mark, 2-3 here over hurdles, could make bold bid; reserve Probable SP: No Odds Career record 35 runs, 5 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 14 %Prize-money earned €95,003

El Champo 5 N.H. wins €59,590.00 C -- Handicap Rating 117

25/1 HR118 Dylan Robinson 10.13 (CP) 1 1/4L 14L 9 1/2L 4th to Vaureal (FR) 10.9 PUN 7 JUN 12rn Ext hcp chse 2m 4f 55yds Gd 80/1 HR109 Shane O’Callaghan 11.1 (CP) 35L 9th of 14fn, 24rn to Jacovec Cavern (GB) 10.13 PUN 29 APR Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 58yds Yld 33/1 HR110 Tiernan Power Roche 10.0 (CP) p.u. in race won by Fierce Handay 10.8 FAIR 6 APR 15rn hcp hdl (0-140)2m 5f 110yds Yld/Sft

T/S ON No. 1, 2, 11, 15 Visor ON No. 4, 8 Blinkers ON No. 5, 6, 16 Cpiece ON No. 10, 19, 22 C,T ON No. 13, 21 V,T ON No. 14

Last Year 1st Turnpike Trip, 2nd Antrim Coast, 3rd Must Be Obeyed TRAINER C.Byrnes WEIGHT 154 TIME 5 min. 46.7 sec. GOING Good BETTING FORECAST 5 Jalila Moriviere, 13-2 Rexem, 15-2 Charlie Luciano, 9 A Law Of Her Own, Donnie Devito, 10 Hermino AA, 11 Kings Hill, Warriors Wood, 12 Antrim Coast, Yoradreamer, 14 Addragoole, 16 Ballybawn Belter, Moonovercloon, 20 Baltic Bird, Littlefoot, 22 Intense Approach, Rising Dust, 28 Shanbally Kid, 33 A Penny A Hundred, Where’s My Jet

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PREDICTION: NAVY WATERS RACE VERDICT No 3yo has won this race since 2001 so history is against both Thread Of Gold and Mr Vettori. Immutable ran a fine race in the Cork Derby last time but would prefer softer ground than this so a tentative vote goes to THIS SONGISFORYOU. He’s well drawn, he has previous at this festival and his latest run at the Curragh was a step in the right direction. The Real Screamer wasn’t far behind the selection last time and can go well too if behaving himself in the stalls. Fixation and Satono Chevalier complete the shortlist. [Dave Stephens] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: THIS SONGISFORYOU

Next Best: Mr Vettori

Winner €64,790 Second €22,000 Third €11,000 Fourth €5,500 Fifth €3,300 Sixth €2,200 NO / COLOURS

HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

SHAOOL (Ire)

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING 31 Age 5 Draw 5 Recent Finishes 211-667 Weight 10-00 Breeding f Bay by Belardo - Imtidaad (Lemon Drop Kid) Bred by Belmont Bloodstock Ltd Colours BLACK & WHITE STRIPES, white chevrons on sleeves, check cap

Broadfield Group Syndicate Owner J P Murtagh KILDARE Trainer Rory Mulligan (5) Jockey

Slow starter yet to hit form this season in pattern company, may be on tough mark Probable SP: 11/1 Career record 15 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 20 %Prize-money earned €135,187

Shaool 3 flat wins €126,850.00 -- Handicap Rating 100

9/1 HR104 Ben Coen 9.9 (CP) 11L 7th of 8 to Bosphorus Rose (GB) 9.6 ROS 30 JUN Listed 1m 4f 17yds Gd 7/1 HR107 Ben Coen 9.2 (CP) 9 1/2L last of 6 to Minnie Hauk 9.2 CUR 4 MAY Group 2 1m 2f Gd 5/4Fav HR108 Ben Coen 9.5 12L 6th of 8 to Beset (GB) 9.5 NAAS 22 MAR Listed 1m 2f 125yds Sft

THIS SONGISFORYOU (USA) Age 8 Draw 333 Mrs A F Mee Owner Emmet Mullins CARLOW Trainer Ronan Whelan Jockey

Recent Finishes 6550-72 Weight 10-00 Breeding g Grey by Temple City - Song Of Hours (Unbridled’s Song) Bred by Malibu Farm, LLC Colours EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, slvs. reversed, quartered cap No win since Oct’ 2024, shaped well at the Curragh latest, ran well here in 2023 and 2024 Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 18 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 16 %Prize-money earned €144,656

This Songisforyou (USA) 2 flat wins €94,990.00 1 N.H. win €10,030.00 -- Handicap Rating 100 40/1 HR97 Colin Keane 9.12 7L 2nd to In My Teens 9.11 CUR 28 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 4/1 Ricky Doyle 11.12 39L 7th of 14fn, 15rn to Holy Joe 11.4 CLON 5 JUN mdn hdl 2m 113yds Gd 40/1 HR99 Gary Carroll 10.0 15L 14th of 21 to Shaool 9.0 CUR 14 SEP 25 Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd/Yld

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HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

DAWN RISING (Ire)

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING 33 Age 9 Draw 17 Recent Finishes 52-8078 Weight 9-12 Breeding g Bay by Galileo - Devoted To You (Danehill Dancer) Bred by Barronstown Stud Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

John P McManus Owner Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY Trainer Declan McDonogh Jockey

Gr’ 3 winner, second in 2m2f Cesarewitch last October, this trip looks too sharp Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 31 runs, 5 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 16 %Prize-money earned €371,491

Dawn Rising 3 flat wins €101,089.10 2 N.H. wins €24,780.00 D -- Handicap Rating 98

28/1 HR99 J.M. Sheridan 10.0 11L 8th of 13 to In My Teens 9.11 CUR 28 JUN Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 16/1 HR101 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.9 16L 7th of 12 to Poetic Sound 9.2 CUR 3 JUN Ext hcp 1m 6f Yld 22/1 HR101 Dylan Browne McMonagle 10.1 9L 12th of 20 to Perry Mason (GB) 9.5 CUR 23 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd

CHICA GUERRERA (Ire)

41 Age 4 Draw 16 Trouble & Strife Syndicate Recent Finishes 3-02431 Owner Weight 9-07 Mark Fahey KILDARE Breeding f Bay by Saxon Warrior - Elusive Gold (Elusive City) Trainer Bred by Tom McDonald Reese Holohan (7) Colours EMERALD GREEN, white sash, white seams on Jockey sleeves, white diamond on cap Hit with 14lb rise for Down Royal win on latest, big career best needed in deeper race Probable SP: 17/2 Career record 17 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 17 %Prize-money earned €47,837

Chica Guerrera 3 flat wins €31,827.50 D -- Handicap Rating 93

4/1 HR79 Ronan Whelan 9.1 won 6 1/2L 1 3/4L from Apercu 9.12 and Lady Lilac 9.5 DRYL 20 JUN 9rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 96yds Sft 2min 19.1sec 4/1 HR79 Reese Holohan 8.10 s/hd 2 1/4L 3rd to Thrifty Of Digby 8.13 GOW 1 JUN 8rn Ext hcp 1m 1f 120yds Yld 5/1 HR80 Reese Holohan 9.7 hd 1 3/4L 1/2L 4th to Diamond Exchange 9.11 LEP 15 MAY 11rn hcp 1m 2f Gd

PORT OF SPAIN (Ire)

CPiece, Age 3

44 Draw 9

Westerberg,Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith Recent Finishes 1537-50 Owner Weight 9-05 A P O’Brien TIPPERARY Breeding c Bay by St Mark’s Basilica - Alive Alive Oh (Duke of Marmalade) Trainer Bred by Mrs Sue Ann Foley Wayne Lordan Colours MAROON, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap Jockey

Maiden winner and Gr’ 3 placed last year, bombed out in Ascot Gr’2 on latest Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 12 %Prize-money earned €21,198

Port Of Spain 1 flat win €8,850.00 -- Handicap Rating 102

Ryan Moore 9.2 (CP) 26L last of 11 to Limestone 9.2 ASCOT 17 JUN Group 2 1m 6f 34yds Gd /Frm Ryan Moore 9.7 (CP) 4L 5th of 10 to Lost Boys 8.7 NEWBURY 16 MAY hcp 1m 2f Gd Colin Keane 9.0 4 3/4L last of 7 to Puerto Rico 9.0 SAINT-CLOUD 26 OCT 25 Group 1 1m Sft /Hvy

THE REAL SCREAMER (Ire) Maydon Partnership Owner Paul W Flynn LONGFORD Trainer Luke McAteer Jockey

33 Age 5 Draw 1 Recent Finishes 444-113 Weight 9-05 Breeding g Bay by Awtaad - Vintage Charm (Vocalised) Bred by Knockainey Stud Colours MAROON, grey seams, grey sleeves, maroon cap

3-3 on AW, easy win at Leopardstown on penultimate, valid excuse latest, player Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 18 runs, 5 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 27 %Prize-money earned €54,230

The Real Screamer 5 flat wins €40,685.00 D -- Handicap Rating 91

22/1 HR91 James Ryan 9.6 7L 1 3/4L 3rd to In My Teens 9.11 CUR 28 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 10/1 HR83 Sadhbh Tormey 9.10 won 4L 2 3/4L from Touch The Moon 10.3 and Poetic Sound 10.9 LEP 15 MAY 10rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 2min 35.7sec 2/1 HR75 James Ryan 9.9 won 3L 1/2L from Trishuli River 9.5 and Beauparc 9.7 DUN 28 JAN 7rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 150yds Std 2min 16.6sec

FIXATION (Ire)

CPiece,

34 Age 4 Draw 13 Recent Finishes 612-271 Weight 9-04 Breeding g Chesnut by Tamayuz - Infatuation (Invincible Spirit) Bred by Thomas Hassett Colours DARK GREEN, beige seams, striped sleeves, dark green cap

JP Murtagh Racing Owner J P Murtagh KILDARE Trainer Ben Coen Jockey

Effectively 16lb higher than when winning at the Curragh latest, could improve for 1m4f Probable SP: 15/2 Career record 9 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 22 %Prize-money earned €33,611

Fixation 2 flat wins €24,455.00 -- Handicap Rating 90

2/1Fav HR81 Miss G. Benson 9.8 (CP) won 4L 1/2L from Genoah 9.11 and Cooley’s Mist 8.3 CUR 27 JUN 12rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd/Frm 2min 4.3sec 5/1 HR82 Patrick McGettigan 8.5 4 1/2L 7th of 20 to Perry Mason (GB) 9.5 CUR 23 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 16/5Fav HR79 Ben Coen 9.13 2 1/2L 2nd to Vega’s Muse (GB) 9.6 LEP 12 APR 17rn Ext hcp 1m Gd/Yld

TOUCH THE MOON (Ire)

34 Age 5 Draw 15 Four D Partnership Recent Finishes 236-204 Owner Weight 9-04 William Durkan DUBLIN Breeding g Bay by Sea The Stars - Holda (Docksider) Trainer Bred by Wardstown Stud & Sunderland Holding Inc Chris Hayes Colours ROYAL BLUE, royal blue & white hooped sleeves, Jockey white star on cap Solid efforts last two Flat runs, place chance but needs to find a bit more to win Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 18 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 16 %Prize-money earned €37,490

Touch The Moon 3 flat wins €16,507.70 -- Handicap Rating 90

10/1 HR91 Ms K.M. Ryan 10.4 4L 1/2L nk 4th to Fixation 9.8 CUR 27 JUN 12rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd/Frm 11/8Fav HR118 Philip Byrnes 11.12 36L 13th of 15fn, 17rn to Gomez Addams 11.12 LIST 30 MAY mdn hdl 2m 100yds Gd 9/4Fav HR90 Miss G. Benson 10.3 4L 2nd to The Real Screamer 9.10 LEP 15 MAY 10rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd

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RACE 4

6.35pm RACE 4 NO / COLOURS

HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

KINGSTONIAN (GB)

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING CPiece,

68 Age 4 Draw 2 Recent Finishes 0413-29 Weight 9-03 Breeding g Bay by Study of Man - Kinetica (Stormy Atlantic) Bred by Miss K Rausing Colours RED, dark blue seams, striped sleeves, red cap

Kingstonian Partnership Owner Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY Trainer J M Sheridan Jockey

Narrowly denied at Chester, weakened at 1m6f latest, drops in trip, nice draw; cheekpieces Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 12 %Prize-money earned €25,051

Kingstonian (GB) 1 flat win €7,080.00 D -- Handicap Rating 89

100/30Fav HR89 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.13 7 1/4L 9th of 24 to Westminster Moon 9.8 CUR 24 MAY Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.9 3/4L 2nd to Shrimp Shady (GB) 9.5 CHESTER 8 MAY 17rn hcp 2m 2f 140yds Gd 11/2 HR85 Shane Foley 9.9 1 3/4L 2L 3rd to Saratoga 9.4 LIST 23 SEP 25 6rn Ext hcp 1m 6f 55yds Hvy

MO GHILLE MAR (Ire)

29 Age 5 Draw 4 Recent Finishes 606177 Weight 9-02 Breeding f Bay by Zoffany - First Love (Galileo) Bred by Mr Andrew McNally Colours DARK GREEN, white hoop, white sleeves, dark green cap

Bronsan Racing Owner John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW Trainer Gavin Ryan Jockey

Poor twice over hurdles since Wexford win in May, well beaten in this last year Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 34 runs, 4 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 11 %Prize-money earned €59,651

Mo Ghille Mar 3 flat wins €37,465.00 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 88

16/1 HR106 Paddy Hanlon 11.3 38L 7th of 11 to Eastmore (GB) 11.4 LIM 2 JUL Ext hcp hdl 2m 110yds Gd 5/1 HR107 Gary Noonan 11.12 21L 7th of 8fn, 10rn to Shannon Bank 11.4 LIST 1 JUN Ext hcp hdl 2m Yld 22/1 HR100 Gary Noonan 12.0 won 3 1/4L 1 1/2L from Deise Crystal (GB) 11.9 and Deed Pole (GB) 12.0 WEX 16 MAY 13rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f Gd/Yld

TRIBAL STAR (Ire)

CPiece, Age 5

17 Draw 11

Dooley Thoroughbreds/J Fairhurst/Kabin Racing Syndicate Recent Finishes 443902 Owner Weight 9-02 Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN Breeding g Bay by Sea The Stars - Sahrawi (Pivotal) Trainer Bred by Dayton Investments Ltd Adam Caffrey Colours BLACK, red chevron, red armlet, red cap, black stars Jockey

Turf maiden, solid run over 2m1f latest and at Chester in May (18.5f), this trip too sharp Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 23 runs, 2 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 8 %Prize-money earned €151,864

Tribal Star 2 flat wins €36,580.00 D -- Handicap Rating 88

5/1 HR88 Adam Caffrey 10.0 (CP) 2 3/4L 2nd to Gaoth Chuil 8.12 KILL 14 JUL 7rn Ext hcp 2m 185yds Gd Adam Caffrey 8.13 (CP) 7L 11th of 20 to Align The Stars 9.6 NEWCASTLE 27 JUN hcp 2m 56yds AWT 16/1 HR88 Reese Holohan 8.3 (CP) 20L 9th of 12 to Poetic Sound 9.2 CUR 3 JUN Ext hcp 1m 6f Yld

MR VETTORI (Ire)

CPiece,

69 Age 3 Draw 12 Recent Finishes 021-254 Weight 9-01 Breeding c Bay by Lope de Vega - Celestial Object (Galileo) Bred by Newtown Anner Stud Colours BEIGE, dark blue cross of lorraine & sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star 3yo, handicap debutant, not disgraced in Group 3 latest, could be on a nice mark Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 6 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 16 %Prize-money earned €24,323

Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd Owner Mrs John Harrington KILDARE Trainer Shane Foley Jockey

Mr Vettori 1 flat win €10,620.00 -- Handicap Rating 98

40/1 HR94 Shane Foley 9.5 (CP) hd 2L 3 1/4L 4th to Causeway 9.5 CUR 23 MAY 9rn Group 3 1m 2f Gd Shane Foley 9.2 17L last of 5 to Benvenuto Cellini 9.6 CHESTER 6 MAY Group 3 1m 4f 63yds Gd 7/2 HR91 Shane Foley 9.9 1/2L 2nd to Limestone 9.9 CK 24 APR 4rn 1m 2f 100yds Gd/Yld

13 B

THREAD OF GOLD (Ire)

22 Age 3 Draw 8 Team Valor International LLC & Gary Barber Recent Finishes 17-31 Owner Weight 9-00 W P Mullins CARLOW Breeding g Brown by Ghaiyyath - Woven Lace (Hard Spun) Trainer Bred by Ringfort Stud Ltd Billy Lee Colours PINK, black B in circle, black shoulders, pink sleeves, black cap

Jockey

Landed valuable Leopardstown h’cap latest, up 9lb, 3yos haven’t got great record in this Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 4 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50 %Prize-money earned €71,717

Thread Of Gold 2 flat wins €70,700.00 -- Handicap Rating 97

7/1 HR88 Wayne Lordan 8.9 won 1 1/4L hd from Diego El Queso 10.0 and Jamestown 9.0 LEP 9 JUL 11rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 1min 51.1sec 3/1 Colin Keane 9.9 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Tim Toe 10.7 LIST 31 MAY 5rn 1m Gd 9/2 J.M. Sheridan 9.5 13L 7th of 8 to Christmas Day 9.5 LEP 18 OCT 25 Group 3 1m 1f Yld

IMMUTABLE (Ire)

89 Age 6 Draw 7 Recent Finishes 356-092 Weight 8-13 Breeding g Bay by Muhaarar - Rosie Scot (Holy Roman Emperor) Bred by Paul Newman & Swordlestown Little Colours RED, black panel, hooped sleeves, striped cap

Gerard Kervick Owner Joseph G Murphy TIPPERARY Trainer Gary Carroll Jockey

C&D winner, all Flat victories on soft or heavy, fine run in Cork Derby latest, needs rain Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 19 runs, 4 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 21 %Prize-money earned €82,469

Immutable 3 flat wins €45,135.00 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 C -- Handicap Rating 85

5/1Fav HR84 Gary Carroll 8.12 1/2L 2nd to Londonofficecallin 8.11 CK 3 MAY 15rn hcp 1m 4f 30yds Sft/Hvy 14/1 HR86 Billy Lee 9.0 18L 9th of 18 to Fiver Friday 8.7 CUR 3 APR Ext hcp 1m 2f Sft/Hvy 22/1 HR122 Danny Mullins 11.8 38L 10th of 12fn, 13rn to Eachtotheirown 11.10 THU 18 JAN Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 168yds Yld

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HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

NAVY WATERS (Ire)

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING Visor,

33 Age 5 Draw 6 Recent Finishes D8-3534 Weight 8-13 Breeding f Grey by U S Navy Flag - Grey Waters (Mastercraftsman) Bred by Mr M M Sammon Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE CHEVRONS, orange sleeves, orange cap, emerald green star 2-12 on the Flat, both wins at Down Royal, traffic problems latest, others better treated Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 15 %Prize-money earned €37,150

Miceal Martin Sammon Owner W McCreery KILDARE Trainer Leigh Roche Jockey

Navy Waters 2 flat wins €15,930.00 -- Handicap Rating 85

11/1 HR85 Billy Lee 9.0 (V) 7L 1 3/4L 3/4L 4th to In My Teens 9.11 CUR 28 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd 100/30 Ricky Doyle 11.5 8 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Lizzie Twigg 11.5 PUN 6 JUN 24rn mdn hdl 2m 100yds Gd/Yld 5/1Fav HR85 Ben Coen 8.13 (V) 1 1/2L 5th of 14fn, 15rn to Londonofficecallin 8.11 CK 3 MAY hcp 1m 4f 30yds Sft/Hvy

NIGHT MOON (GER)

49 Age 6 Draw 14 Recent Finishes -755-21 Weight 8-13 Breeding g Bay by Sea The Moon - Noble Lady (Sholokhov) Bred by Gestut Etzean Colours LIGHT BLUE, emerald green panel, white cap

Havent A Pot Partnership Owner W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer Andrew Slattery Jockey

Bolted up on return from break on latest, up 14lb, drawn wide but may be more to come Probable SP: 11/2 Career record 14 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 14 %Prize-money earned €23,456

Night Moon (GER) 2 flat wins €16,210.00 D -- Handicap Rating 85

6/1 HR71 Ben Coen 9.5 won 7 1/2L s/hd from Maeve Brennan 9.4 and Just Keep Flying (USA) 9.13 FAIR 12 JUN 18rn Ext hcp 1m 6f 40yds Gd 3min 5.4sec 4/1 Paul Townend 11.4 (H) (TS) 7 1/2L 2nd to Jony R 11.12 DRYL 20 JAN 8rn nov.hdl 2m 1f 33yds Sft 7/1 Sean O’Keeffe 11.12 (H) (TS) 36L 5th of 15fn, 19rn to Kazansky 11.12 CK 7 DEC 25 mdn hdl 2m 200yds Sft/Hvy

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17 Age 8 Draw 10 Recent Finishes 311813 Weight 8-11 Breeding g Bay by Invincible Spirit - Albisola (Montjeu) Bred by B Flay Thoroughbreds Inc Colours ROYAL BLUE, white stars, white seams on sleeves, white cap Has won three of last five, 2m1f may have stretched latest, place shout back in trip Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 37 runs, 6 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 16 %Prize-money earned €67,256

M K Flannery Owner M K Flannery LIMERICK Trainer Wesley Joyce (3) Jockey

Satono Chevalier 6 flat wins €45,978.00 D -- Handicap Rating 83

9/1 HR83 Oisin Murphy 9.9 (CP) 2 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Gaoth Chuil 8.12 KILL 14 JUL 7rn Ext hcp 2m 185yds Gd 9/1 HR79 Paddy Harnett 9.8 (CP) won 1/2L 3/4L from Chemdawg 9.3 and Eben Zaabeel (GB) 9.3 LIM 19 JUN 8rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 70yds Sft 2min 57.9sec 18/1 HR80 Reese Holohan 9.7 (CP) 12L 8th of 16 to Obscenity 9.12 GOW 1 JUN Ext hcp 1m 4f 40yds Yld

NARLITA (GER)

CPiece,

41 Age 7 Draw 18 Recent Finishes 14-5364 Weight 8-09 Breeding f Bay by Guiliani - Nadine (Perugino) Bred by Ulrich Kolks Colours MAROON, white seams, white & maroon diabolo on sleeves, white & maroon quartered cap Effective on heavy ground, 9lb above last win, ground surely too lively here Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 30 runs, 2 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 6 %Prize-money earned €50,027

B Fitzpatrick Owner H Rogers LOUTH Trainer Siobhan Rutledge Jockey

Narlita (GER) 2 flat wins €13,865.00 -- Handicap Rating 81

16/1 HR82 Adam Caffrey 9.4 (CP) 6 1/2L 1 3/4L 2 3/4L 4th to Chica Guerrera 9.1 DRYL 20 JUN 9rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 96yds Sft 6/1 HR83 Siobhan Rutledge 9.7 (CP) 5 1/4L 6th of 10 to Lady Mairen 9.13 SLGO 3 MAY hcp 1m 2f 158yds Sft 17/2 HR82 Siobhan Rutledge 8.7 (CP) 3 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Fiver Friday 8.7 CUR 3 APR 18rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Sft/Hvy

Cpiece ON No. 5, 7, 9, 11, 12, 17, 18 Visor ON No. 15

Last Year 1st Nans View, 2nd Cheeky Wink, 3rd Acapulco Bay TRAINER Jarlath P.Fahey WEIGHT 124 TIME 2 min. 38.9 sec. GOING Yielding BETTING FORECAST 11-2 Night Moon, 7 Thread Of Gold, 15-2 Fixation, 8 Mr Vettori, 17-2 Chica Guerrera, 10 Immutable, Port Of Spain, 11 Shaool, 12 Satono Chevalier, This Songisforyou, Tribal Star, 14 Kingstonian, The Real Screamer, 16 Navy Waters, Touch The Moon, 25 Narlita, 33 Dawn Rising, 50 Mo Ghille Mar

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PREDICTION: COSMETIC RACE VERDICT The superbly-bred COSMETIC is beginning to get the hang of things and has good prospects of upholding Fairyhouse form with Pleased who is closely matched with Porters Corner on Curragh running. Zadawa is another possibility, while 132-rated hurdler Run For Mahler is the most appealing of the older horses. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: COSMETIC

Next Best: Porters Corner

Winner €10,013 Second €3,400 Third €1,700 Fourth €850 Fifth €510 Sixth €340 NO / COLOURS

HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

ACANTO (Ire)

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

Mrs Paul Shanahan & Mrs Wendy O’Leary Owner Noel Meade MEATH Trainer Joshua Halford (7) Jockey

17 Age 4 Draw 3 Recent Finishes 54 Weight 10-00 Breeding f Bay by Churchill - Gift Dancer (Imperial Dancer) Bred by Minch Bloodstock Colours ROYAL BLUE, pink sash, pink cap, royal blue star

Fair debut over 7f, well beaten on second start, makes no appeal against younger rivals Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 2 runs Prize-money earned €907

Acanto

28/1 Adam Caffrey 9.4 6L 1 3/4L 7 1/2L 4th to Celtic Motif 9.4 KILL 14 JUL 5rn mdn 1m 30yds Gd 14/1 Colin Keane 10.2 13L 5th of 11 to Pollenca 9.0 CUR 15 MAR mdn 7f Hvy

CAPOLINEA (Ire)

17 Age 4 Draw 17 Tomas Mulholland Recent Finishes 5 Owner Weight 10-00 Patrick Magee CAVAN Breeding f Black by Harzand - Sveva (Danehill Dancer) Trainer Bred by Mr Thomas Mullholland Sam Coen (5) Colours YELLOW, royal blue diamond, royal blue diamonds Jockey on sleeves, striped cap Last of five at Killarney on belated debut, can be left out of calculations Probable SP: 66/1 Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €257

Capolinea

50/1 Gary Carroll 9.4 17L last of 5 to Celtic Motif 9.4 KILL 14 JUL mdn 1m 30yds Gd

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74 Age 6 Draw 14 Recent Finishes 37213-6 Weight 10-00 Breeding f Chesnut by Galileo Gold - Maghzaa (Aqlaam) Bred by Colm McEvoy Colours WHITE & BLACK CHEVRONS, hooped sleeves, quartered cap Placed in bumpers, winning hurdler, declared for the 7.15 here on Wednesday Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 10 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 10 %Prize-money earned €16,695

Click & Collect Racing Syndicate Owner Martin Brassil KILDARE Trainer Leigh Roche Jockey

Galileo Springs 1 N.H. win €8,850.00

50/1 Leigh Roche 10.2 (TS) 13L 6th of 13 to Huff’n’puff (GB) 9.7 ROS 18 MAY mdn 1m 2f 63yds Gd/Yld 7/2 HR102 Ricky Doyle 10.13 (TS) 7L 2 1/4L 3rd to A Law Of Her Own 11.12 PUN 15 OCT 25 8rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 95yds Gd/Yld 1/1Fav HR100 Ricky Doyle 10.13 (TS) won 1 1/2L nk from Jazzy Rock 10.6 and Our Girl Ellie 10.13 KILL 5 OCT 25 10rn mdn hdl 2m 1f Yld

PAMPAR LADY (Ire)

11 Age 7 Draw 16 Recent Finishes 147-332 Weight 10-00 Breeding f Bay by Malinas - Mouskersize (Lawman) Bred by W P Dillon Colours RED & BLACK CHEVRONS, hooped sleeves, striped cap

Wash Yer Hands Syndicate Owner Gavin Cromwell MEATH Trainer Gary Carroll Jockey

Three-time winner over hurdles, creditable second on Flat debut though beaten 8l Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 25 runs, 3 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 12 %Prize-money earned €38,275

Pampar Lady 3 N.H. wins €21,240.00

28/1 Jack Kearney 9.1 8L 2nd to Nuit 9.4 BAL 20 JUL 9rn mdn 1m 4f 179yds Gd/Yld 12/1 Keith Donoghue 11.7 1L 20L 3rd to Lady Bluebird 11.7 WEX 30 JUN 8rn beg.ch 2m 3f 110yds Gd 10/1 Keith Donoghue 11.7 1/2L 2 1/4L 3rd to Emily Love 11.7 TRAM 30 MAY 6rn beg.ch 1m 7f 130yds Gd

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15 Age 7 Draw 5 Recent Finishes 1219-61 Weight 10-00 Breeding f Bay by Mahler - Run For Sol (Solon) Bred by Top Of The Hill Syndicate Colours MAUVE, white disc, white cap

Top Of The Hill Syndicate Owner C Byrnes LIMERICK Trainer Adam Caffrey Jockey

Bumper winner, good winner over hurdles at Killarney, due to run in the 7.15 on Wednesday Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 9 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 33 %Prize-money earned €29,995

Run For Mahler 3 N.H. wins €23,286.50

12/1 HR124 Phillip Enright 10.11 (TS) won 1/2L 3 1/2L from Murcia (FR) 11.5 and Diamond Du Berlais (FR) 10.11 KILL 16 JUL 6rn hdl 2m 4f 85yds Gd 9/2 HR125 Philip Byrnes 10.13 (TS) 15L 6th of 8 to Murcia (FR) 11.7 LIST 30 MAY hdl 2m 100yds Gd P. Byrnes 10.9 (TS) 10L 9th of 12 to Fortune De Mer 11.2 CHELTENHAM 24 OCT 25 nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 87yds Gd /Sft

SHEMIYKA (Ire)

Visor,

284 Age 4 Draw 10 Recent Finishes 95Weight 10-00 Breeding f Bay by Night of Thunder - Shehreen (Iffraaj) Bred by His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C Colours BLACK & WHITE HALVED, black sleeves & cap

Shemiyka Partnership Owner M D O’Callaghan KILDARE Trainer Sean Davis Jockey

Ran twice for Dermot Weld late last season, unlikely to be good enough on stable debut Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 2 runs Prize-money earned €228

Shemiyka

10/1 Chris Hayes 9.3 (CP) 7L 5th of 8 to Candleford Green 9.3 GOW 20 OCT 25 mdn 1m 1f 100yds Hvy 20/1 Leigh Roche 9.3 16L 9th of 14 to Katashuna 9.3 NAV 6 SEP 25 mdn 1m 30yds Gd

STUDY OF MOTION (Ire)

242 Age 4 Draw 2 Recent Finishes 9-737Weight 10-00 Breeding f Bay by Study Of Man - Psychometry (Danehill Dancer) Bred by NIarchos Family Colours WHITE, red diamond, red spots on sleeves, red cap

Ms Mary O’Brien Owner William Coleman O’Brien CORK Trainer Darragh O’Sullivan (7) Jockey

55-rated filly, minor placed form on AW in Britain, no apparent chance in a maiden Probable SP: 50/1 Career record 4 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,129

Study Of Motion

Hector Crouch 9.6 12L 7th of 12 to Magic Runner (GER) 9.6 WOLVERHAMPTON 1 DEC 25 hcp (46-60)1m 1f 104yds Std George Downing 9.0 4 3/4L 2 3/4L 3rd to Shimmering Spin (USA) 9.5 CHELMSFORD CITY 11 SEP 25 6rn mdn 1m Std Rob Hornby 8.13 9L 7th of 9 to Slipper Time (GB) 9.4 SALISBURY 14 AUG 25 6f 213yds Gd /Frm

THISISTHEWAY (Ire)

27 Age 7 Draw 11 Recent Finishes 532-0f4 Weight 10-00 Breeding f Bay by Doyen - Little Mitch (Westerner) Bred by R C A Latta Colours BLACK, old gold hoop, old gold sleeves & cap

R C A Latta Owner Yvonne Latta WEXFORD Trainer Ben Coen Jockey

Useful 122-rated hurdler, declared for Thursday’s Galway Hurdle Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 15 runs, 4 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 26 %Prize-money earned €92,705

Thisistheway 4 N.H. wins €69,325.00

10/1 HR121 Cian Quirke 11.6 1/2L 1/2L 2L 4th to Putapoundinthejar 11.9 BELW 4 JUL 16rn hcp hdl 2m 1f 40yds Gd 18/1 HR122 Cian Quirke 10.0 fell in race won by Hello Neighbour 11.9 PUN 2 MAY 17rn Ext hcp hdl Listed 2m 4f 118yds Yld 33/1 Shane Foley 10.2 22L 10th of 13 to Lewis Carroll 9.6 CUR 28 MAR mdn 7f Sft/Hvy

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COSMETIC (Ire)

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING CPiece, Age 3

30 Draw 8

Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith Recent Finishes 97-552 Owner Weight 9-03 A P O’Brien TIPPERARY Breeding f Bay by Frankel - Beauty Is Truth (Pivotal) Trainer Bred by Coolmore Wayne Lordan Colours DARK BLUE Jockey

A breakthrough win looks on the cards following Fairyhouse second, Pleased back in fourth Probable SP: 11/4 Career record 5 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €3,405

Cosmetic -- Handicap Rating 82

4/1 HR76 Wayne Lordan 9.3 (CP) 1L 2nd to Vanir 9.3 FAIR 1 JUL 12rn mdn 1m 4f Gd 22/1 J. Cleary 8.9 (CP) 5 1/4L 5th of 12 to Carmel’s Phoenix 10.2 CK 19 MAY mdn 1m 4f 30yds Sft/Hvy 5/1 Wayne Lordan 9.3 (BK) 11L 5th of 9 to Emmeleia 9.3 DUN 1 APR mdn 1m 2f 150yds Std

ELUSIVE IN MAYO (Ire)

Age 3 Draw 1 Recent Finishes Weight 9-03 Breeding f Bay by Elusive Pimpernel - Capsaicin (Invincible Spirit) Bred by Irish National Stud Colours EMERALD GREEN, red inverted triangle, striped sleeves, hooped cap Half-sister by Elusive Pimpernel to three winners on the continent; best watched on debut Probable SP: 33/1

Alberta Capital Ltd Owner Thomas Gibney MEATH Trainer Nicola Burns (5) Jockey

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Hood, Age 3 Draw 4 Recent Finishes Weight 9-03 Breeding f Grey by Phoenix of Spain - Little Chef (Fracas) Bred by Padraic Connolly Colours EMERALD GREEN, dark blue cap, white star

Taceec Syndicate Owner Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY Trainer Adam Browne-Souza (7) Jockey

Phoenix Of Spain filly out of an unraced mare; hooded and apprentice-ridden for debut Probable SP: 25/1

ESSENTIAL COMEDY (Ire) Ms Riona Teggart Owner Ms Claire O’Connell MEATH Trainer Jack Kearney (3) Jockey

30 Age 3 Draw 6 Recent Finishes 65 Weight 9-03 Breeding f Bay by Essential Quality - Comedy (Dandy Man) Bred by Rathbarry Stud Colours RED, black chevron, black chevrons on sleeves, black cap

Has shown ability in her two outings, 5l to find with Pleased on Fairyhouse running Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 2 runs Prize-money earned €438

Essential Comedy

14/1 Colin Keane 9.3 8 3/4L 5th of 12 to Vanir 9.3 FAIR 1 JUL mdn 1m 4f Gd 125/1 Jack Kearney 9.0 5 3/4L 6th of 10 to Echo Inferno (GB) 9.8 LEP 18 JUN mdn 1m 5f Gd/Frm

OCEAN FIRE (Ire)

20 Age 3 Draw 9 SWDA Syndicate Recent Finishes 8 Owner Weight 9-03 R P Cody KILKENNY Breeding f Bay by Crystal Ocean - Luciole (High Chaparral) Trainer Bred by R Cody Alan Persse (5) Colours EMERALD GREEN, red stars, light blue sleeves, light Jockey blue cap, red star Finished with only one behind her in a Limerick race in which Stellar Moment was second Probable SP: 66/1 Career record 1 runs

Ocean Fire

50/1 Alan Persse 8.12 18L 8th of 9 to Nellcote 9.3 LIM 11 JUL mdn 1m 4f 65yds Gd

PLEASED (Ire)

30 Age 3 Draw 7 Westerberg,M Tabor,D Smith,Mrs J Magnier Recent Finishes 324 Owner Weight 9-03 Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY Breeding f Bay by Camelot - Fort Del Oro (Lope de Vega) Trainer Bred by Ballylinch Stud J M Sheridan Colours MAROON, royal blue hoop, royal blue sleeves, quartered cap

Jockey

Has a bit to find with Cosmetic on Fairyhouse running, has an edge over Porters Corner Probable SP: 4/1 Career record 3 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €6,145

Pleased -- Handicap Rating 79

13/8 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.3 1L hd 2 3/4L 4th to Vanir 9.3 FAIR 1 JUL 12rn mdn 1m 4f Gd 3/1 Ryan Moore 9.1 3 1/4L 2nd to Arrietty 9.1 CUR 3 JUN 9rn mdn 1m 4f Yld 5/1 Scott McCullagh 9.3 4 1/2L 4 3/4L 3rd to Chablis Rock 9.3 LIM 25 APR 7rn mdn 1m 3f 190yds Yld

PORTERS CORNER (Fr)

CPiece,

58 Age 3 Draw 12 Recent Finishes 3 Weight 9-03 Breeding f Bay by Galiway - Maredskaya (Duke of Marmalade) Bred by S C E A du Haras des Sablonnets, M Aymard, Mme Blanche & M Loic de Talhouet-Roy Colours DARK BLUE, white epaulettes, striped sleeves & cap

J Flynn & D Doyle Partnership Owner P Twomey TIPPERARY Trainer Billy Lee Jockey

Signs of inexperience on debut at the Curragh, only one length behind Pleased, can improve Probable SP: 7/2 Career record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,780

Porters Corner (FR)

9/2 Billy Lee 9.1 3 1/4L 1L 3rd to Arrietty 9.1 CUR 3 JUN 9rn mdn 1m 4f Yld

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STELLAR MOMENT (Ire)

20 Age 3 Draw 13 Recent Finishes 632 Weight 9-03 Breeding f Bay by Ulysses - In The Present (Karakontie) Bred by Mr Chris McHale Colours DARK GREEN & RED CHECK, dark green sleeves, pink cap

Christopher McHale Owner John S O’Donoghue KILDARE Trainer Ronan Whelan Jockey

Saw out this trip well enough at Limerick, not much improvement needed to win a maiden Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 3 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €5,074

Stellar Moment -- Handicap Rating 78

100/30 Ronan Whelan 9.3 1/2L 2nd to Nellcote 9.3 LIM 11 JUL 9rn mdn 1m 4f 65yds Gd 50/1 Ronan Whelan 9.3 1 1/4L 1L 3rd to My Girl Grace 9.3 LEP 4 JUN 12rn mdn 1m 2f Sft 28/1 Ronan Whelan 9.3 26L 6th of 10 to Chasing Paradise 9.3 CUR 3 APR mdn 1m 2f Sft/Hvy

TRUMPH (Ire)

286 Age 3 Draw 18 Recent Finishes 8Weight 9-03 Breeding f Bay by Starspangledbanner - Melodrama (Oratorio) Bred by Tullamaine Castle Stud and Partners Colours EMERALD GREEN, red sash, light blue sleeves, red cap

Robert Lanigan Owner Mrs John Harrington KILDARE Trainer Shane Foley Jockey Career record 1 runs

Remote eighth on debut over 7f at Leopardstown last October, huge improvement needed Probable SP: 20/1

Trumph

25/1 Nathan Crosse 9.2 20L 8th of 13 to Minerva 9.2 LEP 18 OCT 25 mdn 7f 30yds Yld

ZADAWA (Fr)

Hood,

35 Age 3 Draw 20 Recent Finishes 43 Weight 9-03 Breeding f Bay by Camelot - Zawara (Dubawi) Bred by His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs Colours GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap

Exors of the Late H H Aga Khan Owner D K Weld KILDARE Trainer Chris Hayes Jockey

Was having only his second start when a promising third at the Curragh, trip should suit Probable SP: 11/2 Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,810

Zadawa (FR)

18/1 Chris Hayes 9.3 1 1/4L 3/4L 3rd to Wyman 9.8 CUR 26 JUN 11rn mdn 1m 2f Gd/Frm 14/1 Chris Hayes 9.3 1/2L 5 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Saga Gaga 9.3 GOW 12 JUN 14rn mdn 1m 1f 100yds Yld

POSSUM (Ire)

58 Age 3 Draw 19 Recent Finishes 8 Weight 9-03 Breeding f Chesnut by Australia - Colonial Classic (Dansili) Bred by Sir F Brooke Colours MAROON, mauve cap, maroon diamond

Lady Brooke Owner Mrs John Harrington KILDARE Trainer Jockey Career record 1 runs

First reserve, ran green on debut at the Curragh, likely to need more experience Probable SP: No Odds

Possum

10/1 Shane Foley 9.1 9L 8th of 9 to Arrietty 9.1 CUR 3 JUN mdn 1m 4f Yld

MAPA (CAN)

TStrap,

49 Age 5 Draw 15 Recent Finishes 4-60300 Weight 10-00 Breeding f Bay by Mitole - Two Timing Girl (Two Step Salsa) Bred by Arika Everatt- Meeuse & Nancy Recio Colours PINK, light blue star & sleeves, light blue star on cap

Sue Chadwick Owner Ms Sheila Lavery MEATH Trainer Robbie Colgan Jockey

Second reserve, 21-race maiden, flashes of ability in handicaps at a modest level Probable SP: No Odds Career record 21 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €6,178

Mapa (CAN) -- Handicap Rating 51

18/1 HR53 Robbie Colgan 9.9 (TS) 26L 15th of 17 to Wipeawayyourtears 8.9 FAIR 12 JUN hcp (0-60)1m 4f Gd 16/1 HR53 Robbie Colgan 9.9 (TS) 22L 15th of 16 to Deluca Chop (FR) 8.6 NAV 7 JUN hcp (0-60)1m 5f Gd 22/1 HR53 Robbie Colgan 9.9 (TS) 1 3/4L 1 1/4L 3rd to Miss Australie 9.13 ROS 18 MAY 16rn hcp (0-60)1m 4f 17yds Yld/Sft

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Last Year 1st Eternal Spirit, 2nd Generous Support, 3rd Jannah Star TRAINER A.P.O’Brien WEIGHT 129 TIME 2 min. 44.4 sec. GOING Yielding BETTING FORECAST 11-4 Cosmetic, 7-2 Porters Corner, 4 Pleased, 11-2 Zadawa, 6 Stellar Moment, 8 Run For Mahler, 12 Pampar Lady, 14 Essential Comedy, 20 Galileo Springs, Shemiyka, Thisistheway, Trumph, 25 Acanto, Emily Estherfaye, 33 Elusive In Mayo, 50 Study Of Motion, 66 Capolinea, Ocean Fire

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PREDICTION: JP’S EXPRESS RACE VERDICT This looks like a minefield. AQUILLA STAR gets a hopeful vote. She ran well behind Down The Glen in a nursery here last year and has better recent credentials than that rival who has to cope with a high draw into the bargain. A potential dark horse is Tharaka who makes her handicap and seasonal debut on her first start for Emmet Mullins. Femme Beauty has been in good form and could go close for a 10ll claimer. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: AQUILLA STAR

Next Best: Jp’s Express

Winner €10,013 Second €3,400 Third €1,700 Fourth €850 Fifth €510 Sixth €340 NO / COLOURS

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CASAMORATI (Ire)

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING 18 Age 3 Draw 3 Recent Finishes 6898 Weight 10-00 Breeding g Bay by Starspangledbanner - Visionara (Kingman) Bred by Miss Amanda Mooney Colours BLACK & WHITE CHEVRONS, striped cap

N Reynolds Owner Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY Trainer Julian Pietropaolo (7) Jockey

Weak maiden form, 33-1 when last of eight over 1m at Killarney in his first handicap Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 4 runs Prize-money earned €153

Casamorati -- Handicap Rating 70

33/1 HR71 Declan McDonogh 9.5 13L last of 8 to Johnny Soda 10.0 KILL 13 JUL Ext hcp 1m 20yds Gd 33/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.8 13L 9th of 16 to Satoyama (GER) 9.8 GOW 5 MAY mdn 1m Gd/Yld 20/1 Gary Halpin 9.8 10L 8th of 9fn, 10rn to God Of Power 9.8 LIM 25 APR mdn 7f 50yds Yld

ONLY ONE SCOBIE (Ire)

30 Age 3 Draw 16 Recent Finishes 600130 Weight 10-00 Breeding g Bay by Galileo Gold - Chabelita (Lawman) Bred by Patrick Thompson Colours MAROON, grey seams, grey sleeves, maroon cap

Maydon Partnership Owner Paul W Flynn LONGFORD Trainer Luke McAteer Jockey

Fair chance on the form of Leopardstown win and third placing, had an off-day last time Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 10 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 10 %Prize-money earned €10,323

Only One Scobie 1 flat win €8,835.00 -- Handicap Rating 70

9/1 HR71 Luke McAteer 10.1 18L 13th of 14 to Kirkland Sioux 9.8 FAIR 1 JUL Ext hcp 1m 160yds Gd 5/2Fav HR64 Luke McAteer 8.12 2 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Meriden (GB) 9.12 LEP 11 JUN 12rn Ext hcp 7f 35yds Sft 25/1 HR57 Luke McAteer 9.1 won 5L 2L from Cosmic Funk 9.4 and Bear Right 9.8 LEP 4 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 1m Sft/Hvy 1min 48.3sec

The Arthur Guinness Handicap NO / COLOURS

HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

SWEET BABY ZOU (GB)

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

56 Age 3 Draw 10 Recent Finishes 007810 Weight 10-00 Breeding f Bay by Zoustar - Parvaneh (Holy Roman Emperor) Bred by Pursuit of Success LLC Colours NAVY BLUE, white band, armlets & cap, thin red hoop on body & sleeves Ran poorly at Fairyhouse in June, that run may have come too soon after Gowran win Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 7 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 14 %Prize-money earned €5,900

Go Racing Owner Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY Trainer J M Sheridan Jockey

Sweet Baby Zou (GB) 1 flat win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 70

11/8Fav HR64 J.M. Sheridan 9.8 (CP) 15L 11th of 14 to Amavasya 9.11 FAIR 5 JUN hcp (0-60)1m 1f 190yds Gd 7/2 HR59 J.M. Sheridan 9.13 (CP) won 1 1/4L 5 1/2L from Roaming Coyote 9.11 and Cadreville 8.3 GOW 1 JUN 14rn hcp (0-60)1m 1f 120yds Yld 2min 4.1sec 9/4Fav HR59 J.M. Sheridan 9.12 7 1/2L 8th of 14 to Meriden (GB) 9.10 DRYL 29 MAY hcp (0-60)7f Gd

FEMME BEAUTY (Ire)

TStrap,

39 Age 3 Draw 19 Recent Finishes 741431 Weight 9-13 Breeding f Bay by Ghaiyyath - La Femme (Cape Cross) Bred by N Hartery Colours EMERALD GREEN, grey braces & sleeves, hooped cap

Lance Bloodstock Limited Owner Gerard O’Leary KILDARE Trainer Danny O’Leary (10) Jockey

Solid handicap form before winning a claimer at Ballinrobe, could go well for 10lb claimer Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 17 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 11 %Prize-money earned €19,146

Femme Beauty 2 flat wins €12,968.00 -- Handicap Rating 69

13/8Fav HR61 Max Popan 9.7 (TS) won 4 1/2L nk from Cameclose 9.4 and Delusional 9.9 BAL 22 JUN 7rn 1m 1f 163yds Yld 2min 12.7sec 14/1 HR61 Max Popan 8.11 (TS) 3 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Lord Aus 9.7 LIM 10 JUN 16rn Ext hcp 1m 3f 210yds Gd/Yld 4/1 HR62 Shane Foley 9.4 (TS) 1/2L 3 3/4L 4 1/4L 4th to Adel (GER) 9.12 ROS 18 MAY 13rn hcp 1m 4f 17yds Yld

GOOD MAN JACK (Ire)

35 Age 3 Draw 18 Recent Finishes 097 Weight 9-13 Breeding g Bay by Inns of Court - Newgate Lodge (Namid) Bred by J & F Reilly Colours WHITE, yellow sleeves, red cap, yellow diamond

Ballinlough Syndicate Owner Patrick Magee CAVAN Trainer Robert Whearty Jockey Career record 3 runs

Three maiden runs over varying trips, 1m effort at the Curragh was reasonably encouraging Probable SP: 20/1

Good Man Jack -- Handicap Rating 69

250/1 Robert Whearty 9.8 7 3/4L 7th of 13 to Loughrea 9.13 CUR 26 JUN mdn 1m Gd 150/1 Robert Whearty 9.6 20L 9th of 17 to Dreamkeeper 9.1 FAIR 12 JUN mdn 1m 4f Gd 80/1 Wesley Joyce 9.5 22L 17th of 18 to Latin America 9.8 NAV 25 APR mdn 1m 2f 40yds Gd/Yld

HASSANIYA (Ire)

C,T,

20 Age 3 Draw 20 Recent Finishes 8-4533 Weight 9-13 Breeding c Bay by Sands of Mali - Few Words (Fraam) Bred by Golden Vale Stud Colours DARK BLUE, yellow star, emerald green sleeves, dark blue cap

Hassaniya Partnership Owner M D O’Callaghan KILDARE Trainer Sean Davis Jockey

Placed in two handicap starts over longer trips, high draw could make things difficult Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 5 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €3,430

Hassaniya -- Handicap Rating 69

7/1 HR69 Jamie Powell 9.9 4L 1/2L 3rd to Themis 10.0 LIM 11 JUL 6rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 65yds Gd 11/1 HR70 Jamie Powell 10.0 5 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Teologia (FR) 10.1 DRYL 20 JUN 10rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 96yds Sft 3/1 Colin Keane 9.8 10L 5th of 15 to Rolltight 9.8 GOW 20 MAY mdn 1m Gd/Yld

IN THE GLOAMING (Ire)

CPiece,

20 Age 3 Draw 15 Recent Finishes 0-556 Weight 9-13 Breeding g Bay by Coulsty - Not After Midnight (Big Bad Bob) Bred by Hawes Stud Colours ROYAL BLUE, emerald green cross sashes & armlet, striped cap

A Oliver Owner A Oliver TYRONE Trainer Gary Carroll Jockey

Looked in need of further when running over 6f on handicap debut, cheekpieces may help Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 4 runs Prize-money earned €678

In The Gloaming -- Handicap Rating 69

16/1 HR72 Gary Carroll 9.10 (TS) 4 1/2L 6th of 15 to Gotta Catch’em All 9.6 NAV 11 JUL Ext hcp 5f 180yds Gd 40/1 Gary Carroll 9.8 4L 5th of 13 to Xerling 9.3 CK 14 JUN mdn 5f Gd 50/1 Billy Lee 9.8 8 3/4L 5th of 6fn, 7rn to Go Just Do It (GB) 9.8 GOW 22 APR mdn 7f Sft

DOWN THE GLEN (Ire)

57 Age 3 Draw 17 Recent Finishes 821-640 Weight 9-12 Breeding g Grey by Gleneagles - Annie B (Dark Angel) Bred by Mr J Kehoe Colours GREY, maroon seams, maroon sleeves, striped cap

Anna Mary Kehoe Owner Ross O’Sullivan KILDARE Trainer Shane Foley Jockey

Highlight of juvenile form was a 7f course nursery win on heavy, would benefit from rain Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 10 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 10 %Prize-money earned €10,503

Down The Glen 1 flat win €7,375.00 C -- Handicap Rating 68

9/2 HR69 Donagh O’Connor 9.13 25L 10th of 13 to Only One Scobie 9.1 LEP 4 JUN Ext hcp 1m Sft/Hvy 2/1Fav HR71 Siobhan Rutledge 9.10 2L nk 1/2L 4th to Misty Cove 9.13 SLGO 3 MAY 9rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 158yds Sft 10/1 HR71 Donagh O’Connor 9.4 6 1/4L 6th of 13 to Arctic Assassin 9.1 CUR 19 APR Ext hcp 1m Sft

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RACE 6

7.40pm RACE 6 NO / COLOURS

HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

MR PERTH (Ire)

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING 77 Age 3 Draw 6 Recent Finishes 870 Weight 9-10 Breeding g Chesnut by Australia - Miss Myers (Zoffany) Bred by Rathbeale Stud Ulc Colours YELLOW & ROYAL BLUE DIABOLO, yellow sleeves, check cap

Joseph E Keeling Owner M C Grassick KILDARE Trainer Billy Lee Jockey Career record 3 runs

Not an obvious contender on three runs in maidens, still early days, may improve Probable SP: 14/1

Mr Perth -- Handicap Rating 66

200/1 N.G. McCullagh 9.8 9 1/2L 10th of 15 to Full Moon Tonight (GB) 9.3 LEP 15 MAY mdn 1m Gd 66/1 N.G. McCullagh 9.8 14L 7th of 13 to Bobby McGee (GB) 9.8 GOW 8 APR mdn 7f Sft 40/1 N.G. McCullagh 9.6 12L 8th of 13 to Lewis Carroll 9.6 CUR 28 MAR mdn 7f Sft/Hvy

THARAKA (Ire)

TStrap,

305 Age 3 Draw 12 Recent Finishes 03404Weight 9-10 Breeding f Bay by Saxon Warrior - Thalissa (Zebedee) Bred by Swordlestown Little Colours EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, slvs. reversed, quartered cap

Mrs A F Mee Owner Emmet Mullins CARLOW Trainer Leigh Roche Jockey

Uneven form at two, potentially interesting recruit for a trainer who targets this meeting Probable SP: 4/1 Career record 5 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €3,583

Tharaka -- Handicap Rating 66

25/1 HR67 N.G. McCullagh 8.10 (TS) 4 3/4L 1/2L 1 1/2L 4th to Stars Will Shine 9.0 DRYL 29 SEP 25 12rn mdn 7f 26yds Yld 6/1 N.G. McCullagh 9.0 (CP) (TS) 15L 14th of 15 to Treasured Royal 8.9 NAV 6 SEP 25 mdn 5f 180yds Gd 6/1 N.G. McCullagh 9.2 (TS) 3/4L 3/4L 1 1/2L 4th to Echo Of Faith 9.7 ROS 19 AUG 25 10rn mdn 7f 111yds Gd

BELLE NUIT (Ire)

23 Age 3 Draw 2 Recent Finishes 540-0 Weight 9-09 Breeding f Bay by Elzaam - Kitlyn (Zoffany) Bred by Ms S Rothwell Colours EMERALD GREEN, dark green spots, red sleeves, emerald green cap Best of three runs last season was at this venue, down the field on her handicap debut Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 4 runs Prize-money earned €1,312

Happy Gerries Syndicate Owner Paul Nolan WEXFORD Trainer Chris Hayes Jockey

Belle Nuit -- Handicap Rating 65

50/1 HR67 Chris Hayes 9.3 14L 10th of 15 to Contrary To Law 9.6 FAIR 8 JUL Ext hcp 7f Gd 66/1 Rory Cleary 9.2 36L 15th of 20 to James J Braddock (GB) 9.4 CUR 2 NOV 25 mdn 1m Hvy 6/1 Chris Hayes 8.9 1/2L nk 2 1/2L 4th to Zous And Me 9.1 here 9 SEP 25 7rn mdn 7f Sft

AQUILLA STAR (Ire)

CPiece,

11 Age 3 Draw 7 Recent Finishes 0072-72 Weight 9-08 Breeding f Bay by Starman - Coconut (Australia) Bred by Tally-Ho Stud Colours PURPLE, yellow triple diamond, purple cap

Kevin E Doyle Owner John C McConnell MEATH Trainer Siobhan Rutledge Jockey

Beaten a neck at Ballinrobe last time, ran well over 7f at this venue last October Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 6 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €4,525

Aquilla Star -- Handicap Rating 64

12/1 HR62 Siobhan Rutledge 9.10 nk 2nd to Nephin Mountain 8.6 BAL 20 JUL 9rn Ext hcp 1m 1f 135yds Gd/Yld 28/1 HR63 J. Cleary 9.2 15L 7th of 10 to Teologia (FR) 10.1 DRYL 20 JUN Ext hcp 1m 2f 96yds Sft 50/1 HR63 Chris Hayes 9.5 3L 2nd to Down The Glen 9.6 here 27 OCT 25 15rn Ext hcp 7f Hvy

COSMIC FUNK (Ire)

CPiece,

16 Age 3 Draw 21 Recent Finishes 547275 Weight 9-08 Breeding g Bay by Starman - Aretha (Mehmas) Bred by Highfort Stud & Mrs Olivia Hoare Colours WHITE, maroon diamond, striped sleeves, maroon star on cap

Fergal Conroy Owner P J F Murphy KILKENNY Trainer Ronan Whelan Jockey

Fifth in a claimer on latest, needs to step up on previous handicap form, cheekpieces on Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 8 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €3,788

Cosmic Funk -- Handicap Rating 64

9/2 HR65 Colin Keane 9.2 4L 5th of 14 to Minaun View (GB) 9.6 KILL 15 JUL 1m 40yds Gd 9/2Fav HR65 Gary Carroll 8.13 6 1/4L 7th of 16 to Heliogabalus 9.12 LEP 18 JUN Ext hcp 1m Gd 12/1 HR65 Nicola Burns 9.4 5L 2nd to Only One Scobie 9.1 LEP 4 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 1m Sft/Hvy

JOHN LA BEAR (Ire)

TStrap,

Eugene Brennan/Black Gold Syndicate Owner Ross O’Sullivan KILDARE Trainer Ben Coen Jockey

30 Age 3 Draw 8 Recent Finishes 00441-7 Weight 9-08 Breeding g Bay by Kuroshio - Musical Memories (Piccolo) Bred by Mr P Cullen Colours BROWN, white panel, white diamond on cap

Finished behind JP’s Express at Fairyhouse last time, may have needed that after a break Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 8 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 12 %Prize-money earned €7,323

John La Bear 1 flat win €6,785.00 -- Handicap Rating 64

28/1 HR65 Donagh O’Connor 9.9 (TS) 7 1/4L 7th of 14 to Kirkland Sioux 9.8 FAIR 1 JUL Ext hcp 1m 160yds Gd 4/1 HR59 Donagh O’Connor 9.3 won 1 1/4L 1 1/2L from Mo Anam Chara 9.12 and Push Harder 8.7 DUN 3 DEC 25 11rn Ext hcp 1m Std 1min 39.9sec 7/1 HR59 Shane Foley 9.1 (TS) 2 1/2L 1/2L nk 4th to Badger’s Cove (GB) 9.3 DUN 14 NOV 25 12rn Ext hcp 1m Std

The Arthur Guinness Handicap NO / COLOURS

HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

JP’S EXPRESS (Ire)

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING CPiece,

30 Age 3 Draw 5 Recent Finishes 56-6003 Weight 9-08 Breeding g Bay by Soldier’s Call - Kodiac The First (Kodiac) Bred by T B McManus Colours WHITE, royal blue stars, royal blue sleeves, white stars, royal blue cap, white stars Third at Fairyhouse last month, winner backed that up with Curragh win, cheekpieces on Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 6 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,916

Terence Bellew McManus Owner Michael Mulvany MEATH Trainer Wesley Joyce (3) Jockey

Jp’s Express -- Handicap Rating 64

33/1 HR64 Wesley Joyce 9.5 3 1/4L 3/4L 3rd to Kirkland Sioux 9.8 FAIR 1 JUL 14rn Ext hcp 1m 160yds Gd 50/1 HR67 Jamie Powell 9.11 26L 11th of 13 to Only One Scobie 9.1 LEP 4 JUN Ext hcp 1m Sft/Hvy 50/1 HR74 Wesley Joyce 8.9 15L 13th of 14 to Chicago Pope 9.9 NAAS 9 MAY Ext hcp 5f 205yds Gd

SNAAFY (GB)

14 Age 3 Draw 9 Recent Finishes 613-352 Weight 9-08 Breeding g Bay by Massaat - Kodikova (Speightstown) Bred by Mickley Stud Ltd Colours GREY, royal blue disc

Dave Loughnane Racing Club Owner David Loughnane GB Trainer Declan McDonogh Jockey

AW winner at two, subsequent placed form in small-field events, unwise to rule out Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 10 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 10 %Prize-money earned €8,827

Snaafy (GB) -1 flat win €4,271.60- Handicap Rating 64

Silvestre De Sousa 9.4 1L 2nd to Mount King 9.11 PONTEFRACT 17 JUL 7rn hcp (46-65)1m 6yds Gd /Frm Hollie Doyle 9.3 11L last of 5 to Morbeh (GB) 9.5 LINGFIELD PARK 17 JAN hcp (51-70)1m 2f Std Rowan Scott 9.9 hd 3/4L 3rd to My Champion (GB) 9.7 WOLVERHAMPTON 6 JAN 5rn hcp (46-65)1m 142yds Std

AURORA MIST (Ire)

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16 Age 3 Draw 1 Recent Finishes 554-710 Weight 9-07 Breeding f Bay by Inns of Court - Chute Hall Lady (Dark Angel) Bred by Mark J Doyle Colours ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW DIAMONDS, royal blue sleeves, striped cap Down the field in a claimer on latest, 5lb higher than for Gowran win in May, tongue-tie Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 10 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 10 %Prize-money earned €6,841

Men Of Forty Eight Syndicate Owner Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY Trainer Andrew Slattery Jockey

Aurora Mist 1 flat win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 63

25/1 HR63 Gavin Ryan 9.7 23L 12th of 14 to Minaun View (GB) 9.6 KILL 15 JUL 1m 40yds Gd 15/2 HR58 Orla Tynan 9.3 won 1/2L ns from Believe Believe 9.7 and Tenacious 9.11 GOW 5 MAY 14rn hcp (0-60)1m Gd/Yld 1min 42.8sec 4/1Fav HR59 Andrew Slattery 9.7 9 1/2L 7th of 10 to Survivor’s Code 8.12 GOW 8 APR Ext hcp 7f Sft

LOVE ORCHID (Ire)

Blinkers,

16 Age 3 Draw 13 Liam Queally Recent Finishes 64-5964 Owner Weight 9-07 Noel Meade MEATH Breeding f Bay by Saxon Warrior - Lady Cedar (Exceed And Excel) Trainer Bred by Camas Park Adam Caffrey Colours LIGHT GREEN & DARK GREEN CHECK, light green Jockey sleeves, orange cap Fourth in a claimer at Killarney on latest, needs to improve on recent handicap form Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 7 runs Prize-money earned €1,818 11/2 HR63 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.7 (BK) 1/2L 2 1/2L s/hd 4th to Minaun View (GB) 9.6 KILL 15 JUL 14rn 1m 40yds Gd 11/1 HR65 Adam Caffrey 9.9 (BK) 6 3/4L 6th of 14 to Kirkland Sioux 9.8 FAIR 1 JUL Ext hcp 1m 160yds Gd 12/1 HR70 Colin Keane 9.12 12L 9th of 13 to Substance 9.10 ROS 11 MAY Ext hcp 7f 111yds Gd

RESERVES

PRIORSTOWN (Ire)

84 Age 3 Draw 4 Recent Finishes 607 Weight 9-05 Breeding g Bay by Iffraaj - Newellen (Montjeu) Bred by Mr Maurice Regan Colours BEIGE, dark blue cross of lorraine & sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star First reserve, first of his three maiden wins was his best, hard to be confident Probable SP: No Odds Career record 3 runs Prize-money earned €126

Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd Owner J P Murtagh KILDARE Trainer N G McCullagh Jockey

Priorstown -- Handicap Rating 61

5/1 Ben Coen 9.8 11L last of 7 to Glamazon 9.3 BAL 8 MAY mdn 1m 1f 133yds Gd/Yld 40/1 N.G. McCullagh 9.8 17L 12th of 15 to Perisher 9.8 GOW 22 APR mdn 1m Sft 80/1 Seamie Heffernan 9.5 10L 6th of 15 to Shaftesbury Avenue (USA) 9.5 NAV 30 MAR mdn 7f 180yds Hvy

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RACE 6

Love Orchid -- Handicap Rating 63

7.40pm RACE 6 NO / COLOURS

HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

ELLA’S GOLD (Ire)

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING CPiece,

31 Age 3 Draw 14 Recent Finishes 022-023 Weight 9-05 Breeding f Chesnut by Galileo Gold - Coumlara (High Chaparral) Bred by Bawnfune Bloodstock Colours GREY & PINK CHEVRONS, pink star on cap

Debbie Kelly Owner Matthew J Smith MEATH Trainer Robbie Colgan Jockey

Second reserve, placed in all but one of her five handicap starts, capable of winning one Probable SP: No Odds Career record 8 runs, 4 places Prize-money earned €8,117

Ella’s Gold -- Handicap Rating 61

5/1 HR61 Wesley Joyce 8.6 2 1/2L 1/2L 3rd to Nermal 9.6 ROS 30 JUN 10rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 63yds Gd 9/2Fav HR59 Ben Coen 9.3 1/2L 2nd to Khormor Syd 10.1 LEP 11 JUN 17rn hcp (0-60)1m 1f Sft 8/1 HR59 Robbie Colgan 9.3 22L 12th of 14 to Amavasya 9.11 FAIR 5 JUN hcp (0-60)1m 1f 190yds Gd

DONT GET ME WRONG (Ire) Age 3 Draw 3111 Lance Bloodstock Limited Owner Gerard O’Leary KILDARE Trainer

Recent Finishes 0518-97 Weight 9-05 Breeding g Bay by Due Diligence - Fine Judgment (Compton Place) Bred by Hunting Hill Stud Colours EMERALD GREEN, grey braces & sleeves, hooped cap

Jockey

Third reserve, has won on AW, major improvement needed from two turf runs this season Probable SP: No Odds Career record 6 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 16 %Prize-money earned €5,950

Dont Get Me Wrong 1 flat win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 61

33/1 HR64 J. Cleary 8.7 12L 7th of 10 to Nermal 9.6 ROS 30 JUN Ext hcp 1m 2f 63yds Gd 28/1 HR66 Siobhan Rutledge 9.5 7 1/4L 9th of 14 to Cisterna 8.13 ROS 11 MAY Ext hcp 7f 111yds Gd 11/2 HR68 N.G. McCullagh 9.10 4 1/2L 8th of 13 to Coincidental Glory 9.7 DUN 17 DEC 25 Ext hcp 7f Std

T/S ON No. 4, 10, 14, 17 C,T ON No. 6 Cpiece ON No. 7, 12, 13, 15, 20 Blinkers ON No. 18

Last Year 1st Mother Mara, 2nd William F Browne, 3rd Rizal TRAINER Gerard O’Leary WEIGHT 132 TIME 1 min. 48.9 sec. GOING Yielding BETTING FORECAST 4 Tharaka, 6 Aquilla Star, 7 Snaafy, 8 Femme Beauty, Jp’s Express, 10 Down The Glen, Hassaniya, John La Bear, Love Orchid, Only One Scobie, Sweet Baby Zou, 12 Aurora Mist, Cosmic Funk, In The Gloaming, 14 Mr Perth, 16 Belle Nuit, 20 Good Man Jack, 25 Casamorati

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8.10pm RACE 7

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The Hop House 13 Handicap of €17,000 (Generously sponsored by Guinness) An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (70 = 10st). About 1m6f14y

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PREDICTION: TRUBSHAW RACE VERDICT An extra couple of furlongs and the fitting of a hood could make all the difference for VANTAGE CODE who has losses to recover after Tuesday’s rallying third placing. There are a host of likely dangers, with last-time-out winners Tatum, Cooley’s Mist and Hexagonal among the most obvious. Last year’s winner Star In The Sand and runner-up Coulstys Way are also noteworthy. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: VANTAGE CODE

Next Best: Blackjack Hills

Winner €10,013 Second €3,400 Third €1,700 Fourth €850 Fifth €510 Sixth €340 NO / COLOURS

HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

CELTIC DRUID (Ire)

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

19 Age 5 Draw 2 Recent Finishes 114732 Weight 10-00 Breeding g Bay by Churchill - Lady Aoy (Indian Haven) Bred by Miss Ciara McGee Colours EMERALD GREEN, white spots, orange sleeves, emerald green cap, white spots Goes well for this rider, possibly best on AW but ran well at the Curragh last month Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 23 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 13 %Prize-money earned €24,429

Pints & Punters Syndicate/Ms Denise McCourt Owner T G McCourt MEATH Trainer Sadhbh Tormey (7) Jockey

Celtic Druid 3 flat wins €17,700.00 -- Handicap Rating 70

9/2 HR67 Sadhbh Tormey 9.7 1/2L 2nd to Baila Conmigo 9.11 DUN 12 JUL 11rn hcp 1m 4f Std 18/1 HR65 Sadhbh Tormey 8.6 nk 1/2L 3rd to Darius Dark 8.6 CUR 26 JUN 14rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Frm 5/1 HR65 Sadhbh Tormey 9.4 6 1/2L 7th of 12fn, 13rn to Earthsong 9.13 GOW 20 MAY Ext hcp 1m 5f 170yds Gd/Yld

LADY PLIMSOLL (Ire)

123 Age 4 Draw 14 Athlumney Farms Ltd & Eoin Baxter & Mrs M D O’Callaghan Recent Finishes 15262-3 Owner Weight 10-00 M D O’Callaghan KILDARE Breeding f Bay by Le Brivido - Miss Plimsoll (Arch) Trainer Bred by David Byrne & Pierce Molony J M Sheridan Colours EMERALD GREEN, yellow seams, hooped cap

Jockey

Second over 2m at Dundalk last December, absent since an early-season Curragh run Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 9 %Prize-money earned €15,474

Lady Plimsoll 1 flat win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 70

9/2 HR70 Wesley Joyce 10.0 2 1/2L 3/4L 3rd to Satono Chevalier 9.3 NAV 30 MAR 13rn hcp 1m 2f Hvy 14/1 HR69 Luke McAteer 8.12 (H) 1 3/4L 2nd to Boxing Great 9.5 DUN 19 DEC 25 14rn Ext hcp 2m Std 4/1 HR69 Jamie Powell 9.10 5L 6th of 14 to Voice Of Reason 9.13 DUN 29 OCT 25 Ext hcp 1m 4f Std

The Hop House 13 Handicap NO / COLOURS

HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

TATUM (Ire)

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING 8 Age 5 Draw 12 Recent Finishes 21-7531 Weight 10-00 Breeding f Bay by Postponed - Double Diamond (Muhtathir) Bred by Kildaragh Stud Colours PURPLE, yellow star & sleeves, purple cap

The Peerless Partnership Owner Noel Meade MEATH Trainer Paddy Harnett (5) Jockey

Gained a third Leopardstown win last week, previously third to Cooley’s Mist at same venue Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 17 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 17 %Prize-money earned €38,103

Tatum 3 flat wins €27,715.00 -- Handicap Rating 70

2/1Fav HR65 Paddy Harnett 9.4 won 1 1/4L ns from Friary Road 9.11 and Miss Gitana 9.6 LEP 23 JUL 9rn Ext hcp 1m 7f Gd 3min 16.9sec 100/30 HR65 Dylan Browne McMonagle 8.13 (BK) 3/4L nk 3rd to Cooley’s Mist 8.9 LEP 16 JUL 6rn Ext hcp 1m 5f Gd 10/1 HR65 Colin Keane 9.9 (BK) 5 1/2L 5th of 14 to Our Lucky Lady 8.5 LIM 10 JUN Ext hcp 2m 1f Yld

BAILA CONMIGO (Ire)

19 Age 4 Draw 19 Recent Finishes 130251 Weight 9-13 Breeding g Bay by Inns of Court - Mrs Robinson (Authorized) Bred by Blackberry Stud Ltd Colours YELLOW, royal blue star, emerald green cap

Rossie’s & Co Syndicate Owner Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH Trainer Sam Coen (5) Jockey

Recorded his third AW win recently, placed only once on turf, may find a few too good Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 16 runs, 3 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 18 %Prize-money earned €28,145

Baila Conmigo 3 flat wins €21,803.00 -- Handicap Rating 69

8/1 HR64 Jack Kearney 9.11 won 1/2L 2 1/4L from Celtic Druid 9.7 and Mystic Rose 8.9 DUN 12 JUL 11rn hcp 1m 4f Std 2min 35.8sec 16/1 HR64 Luke McAteer 9.7 5 3/4L 5th of 11 to Ballyadam 10.4 LIST 31 MAY Ext hcp 2m 40yds Gd 9/2 HR64 Alex Harvey 10.13 3 1/4L 2nd to Star Mind (GB) 10.6 LEP 15 APR 8rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Yld/Sft

HEXAGONAL (Ire)

TStrap,

6 Age 5 Draw 1 Recent Finishes 499601 Weight 9-13 Breeding g Bay by Lope De Vega - Modernstone (Duke Of Marmalade) Bred by Ballylinch Stud Colours WHITE, royal blue stars, royal blue sleeves, royal blue cap, white stars Had plenty to spare when winning at Gowran last Saturday, unknown quantity at this trip Probable SP: 13/2 Career record 14 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 7 %Prize-money earned €11,521

T & M Partnership Owner Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY Trainer Reese Holohan (7) Jockey

Hexagonal 1 flat win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 69

10/1 HR59 Reese Holohan 9.11 (TS) won 2 1/4L 2L from Duchess Anne 8.6 and Master Garvey 8.3 GOW 25 JUL 13rn hcp (0-60)1m 1f 110yds Gd 2min .3sec 6/1 HR61 Chris Hayes 9.5 (BK) (TS) 13L 11th of 13fn, 14rn to Red Hugh O’Donnell 9.7 KILL 14 JUL Ext hcp 1m 30yds Gd 9/2 HR63 Keithen Kennedy 9.6 (CP) (TS) 3 3/4L 6th of 15 to Minaun View (GB) 9.6 BELW 3 JUL 7f 195yds Gd

STEPS IN THE SAND (Ire)

TStrap,

19 Age 7 Draw 13 Zoom Buddies Syndicate Recent Finishes 28-9043 Owner Weight 9-13 Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH Breeding f Bay by Footstepsinthesand - Tu Eres Mi Amore (Sadler’s Wells) Trainer Bred by Sweetmans Bloodstock Patrick McGettigan (5) Colours RED, royal blue chevron, white sleeves, royal blue Jockey chevrons, red cap, royal blue diamonds Placed over hurdles last time, won this event last year, may be peaking at the right time Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 54 runs, 7 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 12 %Prize-money earned €58,538

Steps In The Sand 5 flat wins €33,144.40 2 N.H. wins €12,390.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 69

2/1Fav HR91 Josh Williamson 9.9 3 1/2L 1 1/2L 3rd to Crystabel 10.3 SLGO 12 JUL 7rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f 90yds Gd 7/2 HR92 Mr D. McGill 11.6 4 1/4L 3 1/2L 6 1/2L 4th to Nakassama 11.13 DWNP 13 JUN 14rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 5f 180yds Gd 100/1 HR71 Jamie Powell 8.9 9L 12th of 24 to Westminster Moon 9.8 CUR 24 MAY Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd

GOIN’ (GB)

21 Age 6 Draw 6 Recent Finishes 0-07355 Weight 9-12 Breeding g Bay by Nathaniel - Guavia (Invincible Spirit) Bred by Gestut Fahrhof Colours PURPLE, white spots, white sleeves, purple spots, purple cap

Prima Syndicate Owner A J Martin MEATH Trainer Billy Lee Jockey

Two wins in Germany, no Irish success, fair recent hurdles form. potentially interesting Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 25 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 8 %Prize-money earned €27,476 3/1Fav HR95 Daniel King 11.12 14L 5th of 14fn, 16rn to Boston Bobby 10.13 KILB 10 JUL hcp hdl (0-100)2m 2f 160yds Gd 6/1 HR95 Miss M. O’Sullivan 10.8 6 3/4L 5th of 16 to Fairlander 10.8 PUN 7 JUN Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 12yds Gd Robert Colgan 9.7 6L ns 3rd to Torcello 9.7 HAYDOCK PARK 21 MAY 6rn hcp (56-75)2m 45yds Sft

TRUBSHAW (GB)

CPiece,

8 Age 4 Draw 20 Recent Finishes 641-806 Weight 9-12 Breeding g Chesnut by Sixties Icon - Silca Chiave (Pivotal) Bred by Michael John Channon Colours RED, black hoop, black armlet, black cap

Benjamin Hill & Miss K A Bartlett Owner Henry de Bromhead WATERFORD Trainer Gabriella Hill (7) Jockey

Beat Quiz Test at the Curragh last October, has failed to find his best form this season Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 15 %Prize-money earned €19,494

Trubshaw (GB) 2 flat wins €16,520.00 -- Handicap Rating 68

5/1 HR70 Gabriella Hill 9.7 (CP) 6 3/4L 6th of 9 to Tatum 9.4 LEP 23 JUL Ext hcp 1m 7f Gd 18/1 HR72 Gabriella Hill 8.5 (CP) 12L 15th of 24 to Westminster Moon 9.8 CUR 24 MAY Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd 11/1 HR72 Gabriella Hill 9.9 5 1/2L 8th of 20 to Kool One (SPA) 9.13 NAV 25 APR hcp 1m 5f Gd/Yld

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RACE 7

Goin’ (GB) 2 flat wins €9,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 68

8.10pm RACE 7 NO / COLOURS

HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

COOLEY’S MIST (Ire)

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING CPiece,

15 Age 4 Draw 3 Recent Finishes 47-8331 Weight 9-10 Breeding g Bay by Churchill - Lady Scathach (Zoffany) Bred by Miss Ciara McGee Colours BLACK & ORANGE CHEVRONS, orange sleeves, black stars, black & orange striped cap Winning favourite over 1m5f at Leopardstown recently, improving type, cheekpieces added Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 9 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 11 %Prize-money earned €16,943

Miss Ciara McGee Owner H Rogers LOUTH Trainer Chris Hayes Jockey

Cooley’s Mist 1 flat win €11,780.00 -- Handicap Rating 66

3/1Fav HR61 Chris Hayes 8.9 won 3/4L nk from Ob La Di 10.0 and Tatum 8.13 LEP 16 JUL 6rn Ext hcp 1m 5f Gd 2min 48.5sec 5/1 HR61 Orla Tynan 8.3 4L 1/2L 3rd to Fixation 9.8 CUR 27 JUN 12rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd/Frm 33/1 HR62 Gavin Ryan 8.10 2 1/4L 3 1/4L 3rd to Daler 9.9 LEP 4 JUN 15rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Sft

MR RANGO (Ire)

24 Age 8 Draw 7 Recent Finishes 745829 Weight 9-10 Breeding g Bay by Hallowed Crown - Honey For Money (Alzao) Bred by Mr Jason Harney Colours ROYAL BLUE, orange epaulettes, orange cap, royal blue star

J Harney & Paul Brophy Owner James M Barcoe KILKENNY Trainer Siobhan Rutledge Jockey

Three-time winner at 1m2f on soft/heavy, latest over two years ago, fair form this term Probable SP: 14/1 Career record 42 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 7 %Prize-money earned €38,160

Mr Rango 3 flat wins €21,535.00 -- Handicap Rating 66

12/1 HR66 Siobhan Rutledge 9.8 16L 9th of 11 to Voice Of Reason 10.4 TRAM 7 JUL Ext hcp 2m Gd 33/1 HR64 Siobhan Rutledge 9.8 1 1/4L 2nd to Our Lucky Lady 8.5 LIM 10 JUN 14rn Ext hcp 2m 1f Yld 11/2 HR66 Siobhan Rutledge 9.9 7L 8th of 12fn, 13rn to Earthsong 9.13 GOW 20 MAY Ext hcp 1m 5f 170yds Gd/Yld

QUIZ TEST (Ire)

Blinkers,

51 Age 6 Draw 18 Recent Finishes 342-943 Weight 9-10 Breeding g Bay by Footstepsinthesand - Desert’s Queen (Desert Prince) Bred by Barry Judge Colours RED, dark green hoop, white cap

Mrs Brenda Byrne Owner Sean Byrne KILDARE Trainer Shane Foley Jockey

Only win was in 2023, often placed, showing fair form recently, no stamina concerns Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 23 runs, 1 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 4 %Prize-money earned €21,947

Quiz Test 1 flat win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 66

14/1 HR65 Keithen Kennedy 9.4 (CP) 1 1/4L 2 1/4L 3rd to Our Lucky Lady 8.5 LIM 10 JUN 14rn Ext hcp 2m 1f Yld 9/2Fav HR65 Shane Foley 9.11 1 3/4L 2L nk 4th to Earthsong 9.13 GOW 20 MAY 13rn Ext hcp 1m 5f 170yds Gd/Yld 15/2 HR65 Ronan Whelan 9.9 6L 9th of 20 to Kool One (SPA) 9.13 NAV 25 APR hcp 1m 5f Gd/Yld

BLACKJACK HILLS (Ire)

Blinkers,

15 Age 4 Draw 21 Recent Finishes 0011-72 Weight 9-09 Breeding g Chesnut by Ribchester - Sleeptalker (Street Cry) Bred by Mrs P O’Rourke Colours GREY & PINK CHEVRONS, pink star on cap

Debbie Kelly Owner Matthew J Smith MEATH Trainer Robbie Colgan Jockey

Good form last October/November, went close at Leopardstown recently, not sure to stay Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 10 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 20 %Prize-money earned €15,109

Blackjack Hills 2 flat wins €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 65

11/1 HR64 Robbie Colgan 8.12 (BK) nk 2nd to Marmeladova 9.9 LEP 16 JUL 9rn Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 20/1 HR64 Robbie Colgan 8.12 6 1/2L 7th of 13 to Thatwilldoso 9.6 ROS 30 JUN Ext hcp 1m 2f 63yds Gd 9/2 HR56 Ben Coen 9.8 (BK) won 3/4L 2 1/4L from Thompson Gunner 9.6 and Power Of Prayer (GER) 9.0 DUN 5 NOV 25 13rn hcp (0-60)1m 2f 150yds Std 2min 17.8sec

COULSTYS WAY (Ire)

16 Age 4 Draw 15 Recent Finishes 5288-03 Weight 9-09 Breeding f Bay by Coulsty - Undulant Way (Hurricane Run) Bred by Anthony Byrne Colours EMERALD GREEN & YELLOW QUARTERED, emerald green sleeves, royal blue & white quartered cap Pleasing effort when third at Killarney, second in this event last year, solid chance Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 15 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 6 %Prize-money earned €17,414

Charles Cranston Owner Patrick Magee CAVAN Trainer Robert Whearty Jockey

Coulstys Way 1 flat win €6,785.00 -- Handicap Rating 65

10/1 HR65 Robert Whearty 9.9 3 1/4L 1/2L 3rd to Loyal Touch 9.13 KILL 15 JUL 11rn Ext hcp 1m 6f 80yds Gd 28/1 HR66 James Ryan 9.0 18L 11th of 18 to Night Moon (GER) 9.5 FAIR 12 JUN Ext hcp 1m 6f 40yds Gd 66/1 Eoin Walsh 10.7 22L 8th of 12 to Barbizon 11.0 NAV 16 NOV 25 mdn hdl 2m Hvy

NANCEE SPAIN (Ire)

Blinkers,

114 Age 4 Draw 8 Recent Finishes 0221-85 Weight 9-09 Breeding f Bay by Calyx - Ihtiraam (Teofilo) Bred by Carol Henley & Eric McDonnell Colours BROWN, red sleeves, brown chevrons, brown & red quartered cap

Mrs Carol Henley & Eric McDonnell Owner Daniel McLoughlin KILDARE Trainer Scott McCullagh Jockey

Took a big rise in the ratings for a 15l Roscommon win last season, still a bit high Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 8 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 12 %Prize-money earned €9,504

Nancee Spain 1 flat win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 65

7/1 HR67 Ben Coen 9.1 (CP) 6 1/2L 5th of 10 to Light Up The Dark (GB) 10.1 GOW 8 APR Ext hcp 1m 5f 180yds Sft 5/1 HR68 Ben Coen 9.1 21L 8th of 14 to Rock Of Ireland 9.0 CUR 28 MAR Ext hcp 1m 4f Sft/Hvy 11/4 HR54 Ben Coen 9.4 won 15L 1/2L from Daymer Bay 8.10 and Viceregent (GB) 9.4 ROS 13 OCT 25 16rn hcp (0-60)1m 4f 46yds Sft 2min 50.3sec

The Hop House 13 Handicap NO / COLOURS

HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

BELL EX TOO (Ire)

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

20 Age 3 Draw 16 Recent Finishes 6576 Weight 9-03 Breeding g Bay by Elzaam - Nudge The Judge (Excelebration) Bred by R Cody Colours ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN DIABOLO, emerald green sleeves, emerald green cap, royal blue diamonds Has hinted at winning potential, hard to fancy after a disappointing handicap debut Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 4 runs Prize-money earned €638

Gillian Cody Owner R P Cody KILKENNY Trainer Adam Caffrey Jockey

Bell Ex Too -- Handicap Rating 70

5/1 HR72 Ben Coen 9.12 11L last of 6 to Themis 10.0 LIM 11 JUL Ext hcp 1m 4f 65yds Gd 12/1 Alan Persse 9.1 17L 7th of 17 to Dreamkeeper 9.1 FAIR 12 JUN mdn 1m 4f Gd 33/1 Donagh O’Connor 9.8 4 1/4L 5th of 7 to Bay Of Stars (GB) 9.8 DUN 23 APR mdn 1m 4f Std

VANTAGE CODE (Ire)

Hood,

4 Age 3 Draw 10 Recent Finishes 67-0723 Weight 9-02 Breeding g Bay by Ghaiyyath - Vedouma (Dalakhani) Bred by Emmet Mullins Colours EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, slvs. reversed, quartered cap

Mrs A F Mee Owner Emmet Mullins CARLOW Trainer Ben Coen Jockey

Was staying on at the finish when third here on Tuesday, longer trip and hood may help Probable SP: 7/2 Career record 7 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €5,043

Vantage Code -- Handicap Rating 69

100/30Fav HR69 Wayne Lordan 8.8 nk 1 1/4L 3rd to Madbadanddangerous 10.0 here 27 JUL 15rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 84yds Yld 5/1 HR68 Leigh Roche 9.2 2 1/2L 2nd to Nermal 9.6 ROS 30 JUN 10rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 63yds Gd 14/1 HR72 Ben Coen 9.4 13L 7th of 12 to Harmani 9.3 DRYL 29 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f 109yds Gd

BLISSFUL BONITA (Ire)

CPiece,

42 Age 3 Draw 9 Recent Finishes 568-752 Weight 8-12 Breeding f Bay by Phoenix of Spain - Essonite (Sea The Stars) Bred by Cherryvalley Farms Colours BLACK & YELLOW DIABOLO, quartered cap

Mark Coleman Owner Gavin Cromwell MEATH Trainer Gary Carroll Jockey

Good effort in a maiden at Limerick last time, may find some improvement over this trip Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 6 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €3,114

Blissful Bonita -- Handicap Rating 65

11/4Fav HR65 Robert Whearty 9.2 (CP) 4 1/4L 2nd to Themis 9.2 LIM 19 JUN 12rn mdn 1m 4f 70yds Sft 10/1 HR66 Gary Carroll 9.10 (CP) 8 1/4L 5th of 16 to Lord Aus 9.7 LIM 10 JUN Ext hcp 1m 3f 210yds Gd/Yld 6/1 HR67 Gary Carroll 9.9 3 3/4L 7th of 11 to Femme Beauty 8.13 KILL 12 MAY Ext hcp 1m 3f 50yds Gd

ESPRITROYALE (Ire)

41 Age 3 Draw 5 Recent Finishes 90-5652 Weight 8-12 Breeding f Bay by St Mark’s Basilica - Crimson Rock (Fastnet Rock) Bred by George Strawbridge Colours DARK GREEN & YELLOW QUARTERED, grey sleeves, yellow stars, dark green cap, yellow star Placed for the first time at Down Royal last month but soundly beaten, needs to find extra Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 6 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,984

Rathrockfolly Partnership Owner Gavin Cromwell MEATH Trainer Nathan Crosse Jockey

Espritroyale -- Handicap Rating 65

14/1 HR63 Gary Carroll 9.7 5 1/2L 2nd to Teologia (FR) 10.1 DRYL 20 JUN 10rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 96yds Sft 10/1 HR66 Gary Carroll 9.3 6 1/2L 5th of 11 to Teologia (FR) 9.3 DRYL 29 MAY mdn 1m 2f 109yds Gd 16/1 HR70 Gary Carroll 9.12 9 3/4L 6th of 13 to Substance 9.10 ROS 11 MAY Ext hcp 7f 111yds Gd

RESERVES

LAURO’S LEGEND (Ire)

17 Age 6 Draw 11 Three Dubs Syndicate Recent Finishes 3-pp700 Owner Weight 9-08 P A Fahy CARLOW Breeding g Brown by Lauro - Princess Massini (Dr Massini) Trainer Bred by Mr Benny Deegan Luke McAteer Colours ROYAL BLUE, light blue triple diamond, white Jockey sleeves, royal blue stars, royal blue cap, light blue stars First reserve, placed over hurdles, ordinary form in maidens, opening mark looks demanding Probable SP: No

Odds Career record 12 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,083

Lauro’s Legend -- Handicap Rating 64

100/1 Mr F. Maguire 11.12 40L 10th of 12 to Eagle Fang 11.5 KILL 14 JUL mdn 1m 6f 55yds Gd 28/1 Luke McAteer 9.9 19L 11th of 14 to Ashikita (FR) 9.4 ROS 30 JUN mdn 1m 4f 17yds Gd 80/1 Mr T. Walsh 11.0 9L 7th of 15 to Gaoth Chuil 10.9 LEP 18 JUN mdn 1m 7f Gd/Frm

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RACE 7

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HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

OUT ON FRIDAY (Ire)

15 Age 10 Draw 17 A P Deegan Recent Finishes 00-0207 Owner Weight 9-07 Philip M Byrne OFFALY Breeding g Bay by Masterofthehorse - Macsteps (Footstepsinthesand) Trainer Bred by Mr Antony Deegan Wesley Joyce (3) Colours EMERALD GREEN, white striped sleeves, emerald Jockey green cap, white stars Second reserve, two Galway wins among his career tally of eight, getting on in years now Probable SP: No Odds Career record 85 runs, 8 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 9 %Prize-money earned €76,903

Out On Friday 8 flat wins €51,625.00 C -- Handicap Rating 63

40/1 HR65 Wesley Joyce 8.10 6 3/4L 7th of 9 to Marmeladova 9.9 LEP 16 JUL Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd 25/1 HR65 Wesley Joyce 9.6 23L 14th of 15 to Java Wood 9.6 LIM 10 JUN hcp 1m Yld 20/1 HR63 Wesley Joyce 9.7 2 1/2L 2nd to Moyassr 8.11 FAIR 28 MAY 16rn Ext hcp 1m 1f 210yds Gd

COVERT LEGEND (GB)

V,T,

27 Age 6 Draw 4 Recent Finishes 6442-44 Weight 9-07 Breeding g Bay by Zoustar - Miss You Too (Montjeu) Bred by Andrew Whitlock Colours PURPLE, black seams, black star on cap

Maurice Andrew Ahern Owner Maurice Andrew Ahern CORK Trainer Leigh Roche Jockey

Third reserve, has done most of his racing on AW, good Curragh run on penultimate start Probable SP: No Odds Career record 23 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 4 %Prize-money earned €14,602

Covert Legend (GB) 1 flat win €3,429.10 -- Handicap Rating 63

Miss Maxine O’Sullivan 10.4 (TS) 3 1/4L 4 1/4L 2L 4th to Valley of Flowers 10.8 CARLISLE 4 JUL 5rn hcp (51-70)1m 3f 39yds Gd 18/1 HR62 Shay Wallace 8.3 (TS) nk 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Darius Dark 8.6 CUR 26 JUN 14rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Frm Tom Eaves 9.5 (CP) (TS) 2L 2nd to Woodstock City (GB) 9.11 SOUTHWELL 30 OCT 25 6rn hcp (51-70)1m 3f 24yds Std

T/S ON No. 5, 6 Cpiece ON No. 8, 9, 17 Blinkers ON No. 11, 12, 14 Hood ON No. 16 V,T ON No. 21

Last Year 1st Steps In The Sand, 2nd Coulstys Way, 3rd Lagoon Nebula TRAINER Ciaran Murphy WEIGHT 125 TIME 3 min. 11.7 sec. GOING Yielding BETTING FORECAST 7-2 Vantage Code, 13-2 Hexagonal, 7 Tatum, 8 Cooley’s Mist, Coulstys Way, 10 Baila Conmigo, Blackjack Hills, Blissful Bonita, Lady Plimsoll, Steps In The Sand, 12 Celtic Druid, Espritroyale, Goin’, Nancee Spain, Quiz Test, 14 Mr Rango, 20 Bell Ex Too, Trubshaw

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PREDICTION: UXMAL RACE VERDICT The top-rated Uxmal is entitled to win this on the figures and he should improve for his pleasing comeback at Limerick but he is taken on with TAIPAN. He’s won this for the past two seasons and he can make a bold bid to complete the hat-trick. Course specialist Teed Up and Counting Coup appeal most of the remainder. [Dave Stephens] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: TAIPAN

Next Best: Uxmal

Winner €10,896.50 Second €3,700 Third €1,850 Fourth €925 Fifth €555 Sixth €370 NO / COLOURS

HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

COUNTING COUP (Ire)

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

Age 6

31 Draw 1

John O’Shaughnessy & Maurice Andrew Ahern Recent Finishes 614 Owner Weight 9-09 Maurice Andrew Ahern CORK Breeding g Bay by Vita Venturi - For Gortnatona (Oscar) Trainer Bred by James Gordon & Donie Sheehan Leigh Roche Colours ROYAL BLUE, red stars, royal blue cap Jockey

Beat Daddy Long Legs on Flat debut, creditable Listed fourth latest, not discounted Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 33 %Prize-money earned €8,528

Counting Coup 1 flat win €6,479.00 -- Handicap Rating 90

22/1 HR90 Leigh Roche 9.11 4 3/4L 3/4L 4L 4th to Bosphorus Rose (GB) 9.6 ROS 30 JUN 8rn Listed 1m 4f 17yds Gd 25/1 Nathan Crosse 9.9 won 3L 2 1/2L from Daddy Long Legs (FR) 9.9 and Duvessa 9.4 DRYL 20 JUN 9rn mdn 1m 4f 207yds Sft 2min 55.8sec 7/2 Mr R.W. Barron 11.9 31L 6th of 14fn, 15rn to In A Sonnet (GB) 12.0 SLGO 12 MAY Bumper 2m 1f 166yds Gd

TAIPAN (Fr)

CPiece,

89 Age 8 Draw 3 Ms Fiona Carmichael Recent Finishes 0188-90 Owner Weight 9-09 Mrs John Harrington KILDARE Breeding g Bay by Frankel - Kenzadargent (Kendargent) Trainer Bred by Chasemore Farm LLP Shane Foley Colours PURPLE, light green star, light green stars on Jockey sleeves, light green star on cap 8yo has won the last two renewals, well beaten both starts this term, better expected now Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 30 runs, 5 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 16 %Prize-money earned €82,209

Taipan (FR) 5 flat wins €48,675.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 91

33/1 HR95 Scott McCullagh 9.9 (CP) 17L 11th of 14fn, 15rn to Londonofficecallin 8.11 CK 3 MAY hcp 1m 4f 30yds Sft/Hvy 14/1 HR97 Shane Foley 9.11 (CP) 39L 9th of 11 to Mordor (FR) 9.1 NAV 30 MAR hcp 1m 6f Hvy 12/1 HR98 Mr H.C. Swan 12.0 (CP) 12L 8th of 12 to Sirius (FR) 11.1 CUR 21 OCT 25 1m 4f Hvy

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HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

TEED UP (Ire)

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING TStrap,

4 Age 9 Draw 5 Recent Finishes 80-0003 Weight 9-09 Breeding g Bay by Gleneagles - Dibiya (Caerleon) Bred by Mr Robert Ng Colours EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, slvs. reversed, quartered cap Six-time course winner, excellent run in QR handicap here on Monday, place chance Probable SP: 9/2 Career record 42 runs, 7 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 16 %Prize-money earned €205,008

Mrs A F Mee Owner Emmet Mullins CARLOW Trainer Ronan Whelan Jockey

Teed Up 5 flat wins €100,300.00 2 N.H. wins €20,060.00 C -- Handicap Rating 91

14/1 HR88 Mr B.T. Stone 10.13 (TS) 3/4L 1/2L 3rd to Comfort Zone 11.9 here 27 JUL 20rn hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld 66/1 HR119 Ricky Doyle 11.11 40L 14th of 19fn, 24rn to Avalo 11.4 PUN 1 MAY hcp hdl 2m 45yds Yld 66/1 HR121 Ricky Doyle 11.3 64L 12th of 17 to Mojoe 10.9 NAAS 8 MAR Ext hcp hdl 2m 3f 10yds Sft/Hvy

UXMAL (Ire)

42 Age 7 Draw 2 Flaxman Stables Ireland Ltd Recent Finishes 11-75-3 Owner Weight 9-05 Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY Breeding g Bay by Galileo - Only Mine (Pour Moi) Trainer Bred by Flaxman Stables Ireland Limited J M Sheridan Colours DARK BLUE, light blue cross sashes, diabolo on Jockey sleeves, white cap Top rated, ground versatile, pleasing comeback latest, the one to beat on the figures Probable SP: 4/5 Career record 11 runs, 3 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 27 %Prize-money earned €106,016

Uxmal 3 flat wins €84,205.80 -- Handicap Rating 105

14/1 HR105 Nathan Crosse 9.9 1/2L 3 1/2L 3rd to Layfayette 9.9 LIM 19 JUN 10rn Listed 1m 4f 70yds Sft 4/1 HR108 Wayne Hassett 9.9 25L 5th of 9fn, 10rn to Chally Chute 9.9 CUR 2 NOV 25 Group 3 2m 111yds Hvy 20/1 HR108 Mikey Sheehy 9.11 7L last of 7 to Al Riffa (FR) 9.11 CUR 19 JUL 25 Group 2 1m 6f 4yds Gd

WAY DOWN SOUTH (Ire)

11 Age 7 Draw 4 WDS Syndicate Recent Finishes u23557 Owner Weight 9-02 Gillian Scott LIMERICK Breeding g Bay by Ocovango - Roundhill (Presenting) Trainer Bred by Roundhill Syndicate Billy Lee Colours EMERALD GREEN, black hoop, black sleeves, royal Jockey blue & yellow quartered cap Modest jumper, modest efforts in Flat maidens last twice, hard to fancy here Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 20 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 10 %Prize-money earned €20,022

Way Down South 2 N.H. wins €14,750.00

33/1 Billy Lee 9.9 10L 7th of 9 to Nuit 9.4 BAL 20 JUL mdn 1m 4f 179yds Gd/Yld 14/1 Billy Lee 9.9 8L 5th of 10 to El Galvino (GB) 9.9 TRAM 7 JUL mdn 1m 4f Gd 13/2 HR100 Calum Hogan 10.13 (CP) (TS) 42L last of 5fn, 10rn to Embrace The Day 10.6 LIST 30 MAY Ext hcp hdl 2m 7f 100yds Yld

GALILEO DAME (Ire)

CPiece, Age 5

4 Draw 6

Annus Mirabilis Syndicate/Sean O’Driscoll/ Recent Finishes 124770 Middle Cow Unlimited Weight 9-00 Owner Breeding f Chesnut by Galileo Gold - Two For Tea (Mount Nelson) Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY Bred by Tally-Ho Stud Trainer Colours LIGHT BLUE, grey braces, grey diamonds on sleeves, Julian Pietropaolo (7) light blue cap, grey diamonds Jockey

Best on heavy ground, well held in QR race here on Monday, cheekpieces go on Probable SP: 5/1 Career record 22 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 9 %Prize-money earned €133,987

Galileo Dame 1 flat win €8,850.00 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 92

15/2 HR93 Mr B. O’Neill 11.11 9 3/4L 10th of 20 to Comfort Zone 11.9 here 27 JUL hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld 17/2 HR93 Scott McCullagh 9.9 10L 7th of 9 to Floresta 9.9 FAIR 8 JUL Group 3 1m 5f 200yds Gd Colin Keane 9.6 4L 7th of 20 to Kizlyar 9.3 ASCOT 16 JUN hcp (0-100)2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm

Cpiece ON No. 2, 6 T/S ON No. 3

Last Year 1st Taipan, 2nd Sky Captain, 3rd Charlus TRAINER Mrs John Harrington WEIGHT 130 TIME 3 min. 10.0 sec. GOING Yielding BETTING FORECAST 4-5 Uxmal, 9-2 Teed Up, 5 Galileo Dame, 8 Counting Coup, 10 Taipan, 25 Way Down South

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RACE 1: 5.00pm THE JAMES’S GATE IRISH EBF MEDIAN AUCTION MAIDEN OF €25,000 (IRE Incentive Scheme Bonus Race) (Generously sponsored by Guinness and the Irish EBF (€6,000)). Winner will receive €15,000 (Penalty Value: €14,725), Second will receive €5,000, Third will receive €2,500, Fourth will receive €1,250, Fifth will receive €750, Sixth will receive €500. For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible and whose sire established one or more yearling sales in the relevant year with a median price of not more than €30,000. About 7 furlongs. €250 to enter, €25 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 8lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Allowances - (which are not cumulative) If median price established by the sire is not more than €24,000 allowed 2lb; If median price established by the sire is not more than €18,000 allowed 4lb; If median price established by the sire is not more than €12,000 allowed 6lb; If median price established by the sire is not more than €6,000 allowed 8lb. (The owner of an Irish-bred winner of this race will receive an IRE Incentive Scheme Sales Bonus of €10,000. See RÁS for full terms & conditions of this scheme). Starting from stalls.

Guinness is proud to once again support the Galway Races, continuing a partnership that has become one of the most enduring and celebrated in Irish sport and social life. For RACE 2: 5.30pm more than six decades, Guinness and the THE GUINNESS BEGINNERS STEEPLECHASE OF €17,000 (Generously sponsored by Guinness). WinnerRaces will receive €10,200 Value: €10,013), Second will receive €3,400, Third will Galway have(Penalty shared a commitment receive €1,700, Fourth will receive €850, Fifth will receive €510, Sixth will receive €340. A steeplechase to bringing people together to celebrate for five years old and upwards that have not won a steeplechase. About 2 miles 6 furlongs 111 yards. €170 to enter, €17 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. unforgettable moments in Ballybrit. RACE 3: 6.00pm THE GUINNESS GALWAY BLAZERS HANDICAP STEEPLECHASE OF €80,000

The Galway Races remains one of Ireland’s most iconic festivals, where world-class racing meets unrivalled atmosphere. It is a week that creates lifelong memories, welcomes visitors from near and far, and showcases the very best of Irish hospitality, community and celebration.

(Generously sponsored by Guinness). Winner will receive €48,000 (Penalty Value: €47,120), Second will receive €16,000, Third will receive €8,000, Fourth will receive €4,000, Fifth will receive €2,400, Sixth will receive €1,600. An extended handicap steeplechase for four years old and upwards that at entry have run at least four times in steeplechases or that have run three times in steeplechases and been placed first, second, third or fourth in a handicap steeplechase (140 = 11st 12lbs). About 2 miles 6 furlongs 111 yards. €800 to enter, €80 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a steeplechase or steeplechases after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Horses which receive a published weight of 9st 13lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 27th July.

This year, we are once again delighted to sponsor the Guinness of the Claddagh Handicap) (Generously sponsored by Handicap, Guinness). Winner will one receive €66,000 (Penalty Value: €64,790), Second will receive €22,000, Third will receive €11,000, Fourth will receive €5,500, Fifth highlights of Race Week and a race that will receive €3,300, Sixth will receive €2,200. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that have run or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including continues tothree attract exceptional competition. 20th July, 2026, at least one of those runs having been over a distance of nine furlongs or While the1stracing first is tothe more on or after June, 2025 is (105always = 10st). About 1 mileclass, 4 furlongs.it €660 enter on July 15th €440 extra if forfeit not declared by July 27th and €110 extra if declared to run. Penalties energy of the crowds, the friendships renewed, (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Closing Date: 15th Julythe 2026. shared Handicaps calculated 21st July. Starting frommake stalls. and experiences that Galway Race Week so special. RACE 5: 7.10pm RACE 4: 6.35pm THE GUINNESS HANDICAP OF €110,000 (PREMIER HANDICAP) (Registered as the

THE GUINNESS IRISH EBF FILLIES MAIDEN OF €17,000 (Generously sponsored by Guinness

and the Irish EBF (€3,000)). Winner will receive €10,200 (Penalty Value: €10,013), Second will receive €3,400, Third will receive €1,700, Fourth will receive €850, Fifth will receive €510, Sixth will receive €340. For three years old and upwards fillies only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible. About 1 mile 4 furlongs. €170 to enter, €17 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 3lbs; 4-y-o and up 10st. Starting from stalls.

On behalf of everyone at Guinness and Diageo Ireland, I would like to thank the Galway Race Committee, the dedicated teams behind the RACE 6: 7.40pm scenes, theHANDICAP thousands of racegoers whose THE ARTHURand GUINNESS OF €17,000 (Generously sponsored by Guinness). Winner will receive €10,200 (Penalty Value: €10,013), Second will receive €3,400, Third will receive enthusiasm and loyalty continue to make this €1,700, Fourth will receive €850, Fifth will receive €510, Sixth will receive €340. An extended handicap for three years old only (70 = 10st). Aboutsuccess. 1 mile 98 yards. €170 to enter, €17 extra festival such a remarkable if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated 27th July. Starting from stalls.

We wish everyone a memorable and enjoyable Galway Races 2026.

RACE 7: 8.10pm THE HOP HOUSE 13 HANDICAP OF €17,000 (Generously sponsored by Guinness). Winner will receive €10,200 (Penalty Value: €10,013), Second will receive €3,400, Third will receive €1,700, Fourth will receive €850, Fifth will receive €510, Sixth will receive €340. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards (70 = 10st). About 1 mile 6 furlongs 14 yards. €170 to enter, €17 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated 27th July. Starting from stalls.

Here’s to another spectacular week in Ballybrit.

RACE 8: 8.40pm THE ROCKSHORE REFRESHINGLY IRISH RACE OF €18,500 (Generously sponsored by

Conor Neiland Managing Director Diageo Ireland

Guinness). Winner will receive €11,100 (Penalty Value: €10,896.50), Second will receive €3,700, Third will receive €1,850, Fourth will receive €925, Fifth will receive €555, Sixth will receive €370. For four years old and upwards that have not won a Listed or Group race and that on or since 1st June, 2025 have not won more than one race. About 1 mile 6 furlongs 14 yards. €185 to enter, €18.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Penalties - (to count from 1st June, 2025) Winner of a race 4lb extra; Of a race value €12,500 7lb extra. Allowance - Maidens allowed 3lb. Starting from stalls.

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