Dr. Colm O’ Flaherty (Chairman) | Dr. Tom McDonogh (Vice Chairman)
Anthony M. Ryan
Peter M. Allen
Conal Kavanagh
John Coyle OBE
Pauline Gavin
F.T. Fahy
Donal H. Gavin
Zoë Fitzgerald
HONORARY MEMBERS
J.A. Higgins
Dr. Thomas McDonogh
Dr. Joey Costello
Paul Carey
Frances Crowley
John Moloney
D.K. Weld
The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfiling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed. The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting: Raceday Stewards: Mr. Con O’Mahony (Chairperson), Mr. George McCourt, Mr. Joseph Collins, Mr. Anthony M. Ryan & Mr. L. Walsh
Clerk of the Course: Mr. S. Ryder
Asst Clerk of the Course: Mr. L. Wyer
Clerk of the Scales: Mr. P. L. Malone
Starter: Mr. P.F. Graffin
Judge: Mr. D. Maher
Handicappers: Mr. M. Bird & Mr. S. Quinn
Stewards Secretaries: Mr. C.J. Sweeney & Mr. L. Aspell
Medical Officers: Dr. J. Pugh & Dr. R. Downey
Veterinary Officers: Ms. J. Taylor M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S. & Dr. L. Ferguson M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.
Veterinary Assistants: Mr. J. Casey, Ms. C.S. Murphy & Mr. D. Fennessy
Raceday Integrity Officers Team
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. John Byrne M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.
Chief Executive:
Mr. Michael Moloney, Racecourse, Ballybrit, Galway. Phone: 091-700100
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MONDAY 27 JULY TH
TIME WHAT’S ON
2.30pm Gates Open
4 - 8pm Rhythm Train DJ Set Festival Village
4 40pm Parade Ring Preview Parade Ring
5 - 8pm The Gamblers Main Stage
5 00pm Galway Tenors Performance Winning Post
RACE 1 RACE 2
5.10pm The Galmont Hotel & Galway Bay Hotel Novice Hurdle Track
5.40pm The EASYFIX Iggy Daly Handicap Hurdle Track
6 - 9pm DOC (DJ) Guinness Cube
RACE 3
6.10pm The Eventus Irish EBF (C&G) Maiden Track
GROUND FLOOR KILLANIN STAND
6.15pm Tote 26 Preview Panel Tote 26 Bar
FEATURE RACE RACE 5
6.40pm The Connacht Hotel (Q R ) Handicap Track
7 15pm The Clayton Hotel Galway Handicap Track
RACE 6
7 50pm The Grá Chocolates Handicap Track
8 - 10pm Spring Break Main Stage
RACE 7
8.20pm The Ray Dooley Monami Construction Flat Race Track
DAY 1: MONDAY | JULY 27TH (E)
WELCOME
WELCOME TO BALLYBRIT
On behalf of the Galway Race Committee and the team at Galway Racecourse, we are delighted to welcome you to Day 1 of 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, and for that, we sincerely thank you.
As we celebrate our 157th Summer Festival, we have an exciting and memorable week planned, and we hope you enjoy an incredible experience here in Ballybrit.
This year, we are proud to welcome back our valued partners and sponsors. Their generous support plays a vital role in making the Galway Races the world-renowned event it is today. We are delighted to offer an increased prize fund of over €2.19 million across the week, featuring 54 thrilling races. Every race carries a minimum prize fund of €17,000, while all feature races offer prize money of at least €110,000.
This evening, we look forward to seven competitive races, including our feature event, the €110,000 Connacht Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap. We extend our sincere thanks to today’s sponsors: Galway Bay Hotel, The Galmont Hotel, EasyFix, Eventus, Clayton Hotel Galway, The Connacht Hotel, Grá Chocolates, and Monami. Opening Day is always a special occasion, showcasing the strength and commitment of our outstanding local sponsors in front of our loyal Galway crowd.
I would also encourage everyone to visit the newly refurbished ground floor of the Killanin Stand, officially opened today at Tote 26. On behalf of the Galway Race Committee, I would like to extend our sincere thanks to Lynda Reilly, Tote Ireland for their collaboration and support in delivering what will undoubtedly become a standout location and a much-used space throughout the week.
Before racing begins, we invite you to join us at the Parade Ring for this evening’s Racing Preview with Dave Keena, who will share his expert tips and insights ahead of tonight’s racing. To kick off the week in style, make your way to the Grandstand just before the first race for a special live performance by the Galway Tenors. Later in the evening, ahead of today’s feature race, Tote will host a special Racing Preview of the Week Ahead in Tote 26 at 6.15pm, where our panel will discuss the festival highlights, key races, and leading contenders across the seven-day programme.
We hope you enjoy the racing, the atmosphere, the fashion, and the unforgettable excitement that only Galway can offer, while also taking the opportunity to experience the many improvements and enhancements we have made around the racecourse enclosure this year. Thank you for joining us, and here’s to a fantastic week of racing and celebration at the Galway Races.
Best wishes,
Dr. Colm O’Flaherty
Mr. Michael Moloney Chairman, Galway Race Committee CEO, Galway Racecourse
Shared Party Nights
Enjoy a festive night with all the trimmings! Mingle with friends, colleagues and Santa’s helpers under the exquisitely decorated Christmas tree in the hotel foyer.
Party Night Includes
• Prosecco Reception at 7.00pm
• Christmas Carol Singers
• Festive 4-Course Menu
• MC & Party Games
• Conquerors, Pyramid and DJ
€82.00 p.p
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5.10pm RACE 1
Weddings by the Bay
1 AROUET (Fr)
Timothy Michael Ryan
Owner P Twomey TIPPERARY
Trainer
Daniel King Jockey
CPiece, 38
Age 4
Recent Finishes 12-3139
Weight 11-07
Breeding c Bay by Galiway - Sapotille (Bated Breath)
Bred by Haras des Sablonnets Colours ROYAL BLUE, white sash & sleeves, royal blue & yellow quartered cap Useful on Flat, maiden
8/1
Sft
17/2 HR101 Billy Lee 9.7 (CP) 6L 1 3/4L 3rd to Purview (GB) 9.10 CUR 23 MAY 9rn Listed 1m 4f Gd 4/6Fav Daniel King 11.7 won 2 1/4L 1L from Karlynn (FR) 11.7 and Sestini (GB) 11.2 CK 10
Gd 2 MENTO (Fr)
Paul Byrne
Owner
Thomas Cooper KERRY
Trainer
Donagh Meyler Jockey
The Galmont Hotel & The Galway Bay Hotel Novice Hurdle
3
MINO DES MOTTES (Fr)
Gigginstown House Stud
Owner
Gordon Elliott MEATH
Trainer
Jack Kennedy Jockey
TStrap, 23
Age 4
Recent Finishes 4-52021
Weight 11-07
Breeding g Bay by It’s Gino - Ulyssa Des Mottes (Nononito)
Bred by E A R L Ecurie des Mottes
Colours MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star
Ex-Willie Mullins, received 10lb when beating a Mullins runner at Bellewstown Probable SP: 7/2
Career record 8 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 %Prize-money earned €19,060 Mino Des Mottes (FR) 1 flat win €7,100.00 1 N.H. win €7,068.00 -- Handicap Rating 123
5/2 HR119 Josh Williamson 10.9 (TS) won 10L 1 1/4L from Beauvallon 11.10 and Tex Amare (GER) 10.0 BELW 4 JUL 7rn nov.hdl 2m 1f 40yds Gd
4/7Fav HR121 Harry Cobden 11.7 (TS) 10L 2nd to Bartholomew (GB) 11.7 CK 5 APR 15rn mdn hdl 2m 70yds Yld Brian Hayes 11.2 21L 13th of 22 to Saratoga 11.6 CHELTENHAM 10 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 87yds Gd /Sft
4
CARMEL’S PHOENIX (Ire)
Patrick K McCarthy
Owner
Mark Fahey KILDARE
Trainer
Thomas O’Connor (7)
Jockey
H,T, 42
Age 4
Recent Finishes 42-511
Weight 11-00
Breeding f Bay by Phoenix of Spain - Sistercarmel (Lawman)
Bred by Pat McCarthy
Colours ROYAL BLUE & MAROON CHECK, hooped sleeves, maroon cap, royal blue diamonds
Useful on Flat, trounced penalised winners from the top yards at Kilbeggan, promising Probable SP: 11/2
Career record 5 runs, 2 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 40 %Prize-money earned €18,602
15/2 HR73 Adam Caffrey 9.7 1/2L 3/4L 2 1/4L 4th to Satono Chevalier 9.8 LIM 19 JUN 8rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 70yds Sft
10/11Fav HR119 Philip Byrnes 11.7 5L 1/2L 3rd to Lynches Knock 11.2 CK 19 MAR 14rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 20yds Yld
6
LIKE AN OCEAN (Ire)
MEB Equine Syndicate
Owner
Adrian Sexton KILDARE
Trainer
Harry Sexton (7) Jockey
21
Age 4
Recent Finishes 1
Weight 11-00
Breeding f Brown by Crystal Ocean - Brooklyn View (Presenting)
Bred by Ms Linda Motherway
Colours ROYAL BLUE, white stars, red & white striped sleeves, royal blue cap, white stars
Showed a good attitude when making a winning debut at Roscommon, sharp rise in class Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 1 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 100 %Prize-money earned €7,068 Like An Ocean 1 N.H. win €7,068.00
40/1 Harry Sexton 10.0 won nk 5L from Minella Moon Shine 11.4 and Sestini (GB) 11.8 ROS 6 JUL 14rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 204yds Gd
7 MUNSIF (Ire)
James M Flaherty
Owner
C Byrnes LIMERICK
Trainer
Phillip Enright Jockey
62
Age 4
Recent Finishes 3-53382
Weight 11-00
Breeding g Chesnut by Sea The Stars - Mubhirah (Raven’s Pass)
Bred by Shadwell Estate Company Limited
Colours ROYAL BLUE, red disc, red spots on sleeves, royal blue cap, red spots
0-6 over hurdles, has failed to build on a third placing in good company at Naas Probable SP: 13/2
Career record 12 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 25 %Prize-money earned €43,209 Munsif 3 flat wins
€31,830.10 -- Handicap Rating 121
7/4 HR121 Philip Byrnes 11.0 (H) 2 1/4L 2nd to Porcupine Bank 11.7 BAL 26 MAY 5rn hdl 2m 13yds Gd
Sean Bowen 12.0 (H) 7L 8th of 10 to King Al (GB) 11.7 ASCOT 29 MAR hcp hdl 1m 7f 157yds Gd
13/8Fav HR121 Philip Byrnes 11.2 2 3/4L 4 1/2L 3rd to Kilgame (FR) 11.12 NAV 21 MAR 23rn mdn hdl 2m Sft
WILLIAM F BROWNE (Ire)
Shane M Kenny & A Leydon
Owner
Paul W Flynn LONGFORD
Trainer
Danny Gilligan Jockey
CPiece, 5 Age 4
Recent Finishes 7r3787
Weight 11-00
Breeding g Bay by Arizona - Becuille (Redback)
Bred by MCR Bloodstock Ltd
Colours LIGHT BLUE, yellow cross of lorraine, orange sleeves, white diamonds, maroon cap, white star
Two Flat wins, hurdling credentials are weak, unplaced in three Flat handicaps this month Probable SP: 100/1 Career record 24 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 8 %Prize-money earned €24,885
William F Browne 2 flat wins €16,815.00
14/1 HR58 Adam Grant 9.12 (CP) 4L 7th of 18 to Dinamine 9.7 NAAS 22 JUL hcp (0-60)1m Gd 18/1 HR59 Billy Lee 10.1 (V) 7 1/4L 8th of 13 to Bella Colombia 9.11 KILL 15 JUL hcp (0-60)1m 40yds Gd 10/1 HR59 Robert Whearty 10.1 (CP) (TS) 8 1/2L 7th of 12 to Pete’s Dream 9.2 FAIR 1 JUL hcp (0-60)1m 160yds Gd
9
WITCHES FAMILIAR (Fr)
Mrs S Ricci
Owner
W P Mullins CARLOW
Trainer
Paul Townend Jockey
62
Age 4
Recent Finishes 56-1
Weight 11-00
Breeding f Bay by Zarak - Buck’s Babe (Nickname)
Bred by M Marc Bridoux
Colours PINK, light green spots, pink sleeves & cap
French import, gave an efficient display on hurdling debut, has plenty going for her Probable SP: 6/4
Career record 3 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 33 %Prize-money earned €7,943
Witches Familiar (FR) 1 N.H. win €7,068.00
13/8Fav Paul Townend 10.8 won 12L 12L from Ismahane (GER) 11.2 and Urgent Whisper 10.8 BAL 26 MAY 10rn mdn hdl 2m 13yds Gd
Theo Bachelot 8.9 (TS) 4 3/4L 6th of 13 to Spring Lily (FR) 8.5 LE MANS 29 OCT 25 mdn 1m 1f 165yds Sft
S. Byrne 9.0 1/2L 2nd to Plush (FR) 9.2 MUNICH 25 OCT 25 7rn mdn 1m 2f Sft
11 THE CHANCIE GREY (Ire)
Silver Bullet Syndicate Owner
John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW Trainer
Conor Stone-Walsh Jockey 15
Age 4
Recent Finishes 56 Weight 10-07
Breeding f Grey by Capri - Grammatiste (Turgeon)
Bred by Raymond Murphy Colours PURPLE, large pink spots, light blue sleeves, dark blue stars, purple cap, pink stars
Unplaced in maidens at Clonmel and Sligo, no apparent chance against previous winners. Probable SP: 50/1
Career record 2 runs Prize-money earned €336
The Chancie Grey
28/1 Darragh O’Keeffe 10.6 18L 6th of 10fn, 11rn to Manoir De Mirande (FR) 11.7 SLGO 12 JUL mdn hdl 2m 1f 90yds Gd
100/1 Harry Sexton 9.13 18L 5th of 11fn, 17rn to Dahoma 10.13 CLON 5 JUN mdn hdl 2m 113yds Gd Cpiece ON No. 1, 8 T/S ON No. 3, 5 H,T ON No. 4
Last Year 1st Davy Crockett, 2nd Mick Collins, 3rd Chortal TRAINER W.P. Mullins WEIGHT 154 TIME 3 min. 53.9 sec. GOING Good
BETTING FORECAST 6-4 Witches Familiar, 7-2 Mino Des Mottes, 11-2 Carmel’s Phoenix, 13-2 Munsif, 8 Arouet, 10 Dawn Coming, 12 Tex Amare, 14 Like An Ocean, Mento, 50 The Chancie Grey, 100 William F Browne
Proudly Sponsoring
The Iggy Daly EASYFIX
Handicap Hurdle 2026
A Lasting Tribute to a True Gentleman
One year on, we are proud to dedicate our sponsored race at the Galway Races to the memory of our dear friend and colleague, Iggy Daly.
For more than twenty years, Iggy was at the heart of EASYFIX. He built lasting friendships wherever he went, earning the trust of customers through his honesty, warmth, and unmistakable sense of humour. He had a rare gift for making people feel welcome and valued.
A proud Kilimordaly man, farming and horse racing were his greatest passions, and nowhere brought them together quite like the Galway Races. He loved the people, the atmosphere, and the stories shared around Ballybrit. It was where he was truly in his element.
A year may have passed, but Iggy's presence is still felt every day. We still catch ourselves expecting to see that familiar smile or hear another great story. His kindness, loyalty, and laughter remain part of who we are.
Today we celebrate a life that left an enduring mark on everyone who knew him. This race is proudly run in his honour. Forever in our hearts. Forever part of the EASYFIX family.
5.40pm
RACE 2
The EASYFIX Iggy Daly Handicap Hurdle of €17,500
(Generously sponsored by EASYFIX)
An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (110 = 11st 12lbs)
About 2m130y
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.)
PREDICTION: WHATS NEW
RACE VERDICT
A really open and deep handicap with plenty of chances. Those of most appeal are the probably progressive Hopeful Hero after an easy win at Bellewstown; the hat-trick seeking Timurshah for the impressive Adrian Melia; Westoftignes on his debut for Gavin Cromwell; and recent chase winner Soldante off a 9lb lower mark over flights. Preference though is for ALLO AL KHAWANEEJ who very much caught the eye in defeat at Ballinrobe in May and might just have been laid out for this. [Justin O’Hanlon] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: ALLO AL KHAWANEEJ Next Best: Whats New Winner €10,307
1 CAN HAPPEN (Ire)
Michael J Mulligan & Patrick G Walsh
Owner
Peter John Flood MEATH
Trainer
Danny Gilligan
Jockey
TStrap, 25 Age 6
Recent Finishes 7-3p012 Weight 11-13
Breeding g Bay by Vadamos - Ostarakov (Sholokhov)
Bred by Liam Gavin Colours WHITE & EMERALD GREEN DIAMONDS, white sleeves, red diamonds, white cap Comes here in good form; plenty of weight but should make his presence felt Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 9 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 11 %Prize-money earned €12,389 Can Happen 1 N.H. win €7,068.00 -- Handicap Rating 111
17/2 Miss G. Benson 10.7 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Lark In The Mornin (GER) 11.10 BELW 2 JUL 7rn 1m 4f 71yds Gd 9/1 HR105 Danny Gilligan 11.7 (TS) won 1 1/2L 1/2L from Mary’s Pride 10.8 and Moylussa 11.6
2m 13yds Gd 5/1 HR107 Mr D. Doyle 11.9 (CP) 42L 10th of 13fn, 15rn to Midleton Rare 10.12
2 DROMBANE (Ire)
Mrs David Lawlor
Owner
W P Mullins CARLOW
Trainer
Danny Mullins Jockey TStrap, 58
Age 6
Recent Finishes 5-0242 Weight 11-12
Breeding g Bay by Wings of Eagles - Whiteout (Samum)
Bred by Mr David Lawlor Colours YELLOW & ROYAL BLUE STRIPES, yellow sleeves, royal blue & white striped cap
Handicap hurdle debut here and respected but there might be one or two better handicapped Probable SP: 12/1
The EASYFIX Iggy Daly Handicap
3
LET’S GO LA FICHAD (Fr)
Downtown Syndicate/Marie Thérése Wall Owner
Ross O’Sullivan KILDARE Trainer
Ricky Doyle Jockey
Hood, 48
Age 5
Recent Finishes 0-6391
Weight 11-12
Breeding g Brown by Jeu St Eloi - Tilia (Maresca Sorrento)
Bred by Mme Marion Lamoriniere & Mme Nadine Calibre
Colours EMERALD GREEN, yellow braces, white cap
Sligo winner might benefit from a longer trip but probably still capable of improvement Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 20 %Prize-money earned €8,241
Let’s Go La Fichad (FR) 1 N.H. win €7,068.00 -- Handicap Rating 110 16/1 Ricky Doyle 11.12 (H) won hd 3L from Koliath De Couely (FR) 11.12 and Hopeful Hero 11.5 SLGO 9 JUN 16rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 157yds Gd 12/1 Donagh Meyler 11.4 (H) 50L 9th of 10fn, 15rn to Polepatrick 11.4 TRAM 19 APR mdn hdl 2m Sft 18/1 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.12 (H) 1 3/4L 13L 3rd to Zam Bobbler 11.9 WEX 17 MAR 14rn mdn hdl 2m Sft
4
ALLO AL KHAWANEEJ (GB)
Hitch And Tow Syndicate Owner
C Byrnes LIMERICK
Trainer
Tom Kelly (7)
Jockey
CPiece, 62 Age 6
Recent Finishes 00387-4 Weight 11-11
Breeding g Bay by Nathaniel - Indian Love Bird (Efisio)
Bred by Mrs P Good Colours DARK GREEN & MAUVE DIAMONDS, dark green sleeves, white cap
Hallmarks of one laid out for this and has the services of a good 7lb claimer; interesting Probable SP: 8/1
Career record 13 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 7 %Prize-money earned €10,414
Allo Al Khawaneej (GB) 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 109
28/1 HR107 Philip Byrnes 11.9 1 1/2L 1/2L hd 4th to Can Happen 11.7 BAL 26 MAY 15rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 13yds Gd
50/1 HR110 Philip Byrnes 10.10 28L 7th of 8fn, 9rn to Kotkito Bello (FR) 9.7 PUN 23 NOV 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m 197yds Sft/Hvy
50/1 HR112 Philip Byrnes 11.9 (CP) 18L 8th of 10 to Welluknow 11.2 GOW 8 NOV 25 Ext hcp hdl 2m 20yds Hvy
5 BRUANT (GB)
Elizabethcarsonracing Syndicate
Owner A J Martin MEATH
Trainer Daniel King Jockey 35
Age 5
Recent Finishes p0-9016
Weight 11-11
Breeding g Bay by Le Havre - All The Rage (Dubawi)
Bred by Denford Stud Ltd Colours MAUVE, black & mauve hooped sleeves, black cap
Won a Downpatrick handicap hurdle in May; an ease in the ground would help hios chance Probable SP: 12/1
14/1 HR63 Robbie Colgan 9.8 (H) 7L 6th of 13 to Daboya 9.7 BAL 22 JUN hcp 1m 5f Yld
10/1 HR105 Daniel King 11.7 won 1/2L 1 1/4L from Aboras Mahler 10.12 and Tell Us This 11.12 DWNP 22 MAY 10rn hcp hdl 2m 2f 185yds Gd/Yld 28/1 HR66 Gary Carroll 9.10 6 1/4L 11th of 20 to Kool One (SPA) 9.13 NAV 25 APR hcp 1m 5f Gd/Yld
6
HOPEFUL HERO (Ire)
Cool Out Again Syndicate
Owner
T Hogan TIPPERARY
Trainer
Alan O’Sullivan (5)
Jockey
Hood, 23
Age 5
Recent Finishes 3223-31
Weight 11-11
Breeding g Bay by Raven’s Pass - Time Passes (Dalakhani) Bred by Mr Chris McHale Colours RED & YELLOW HALVED, sleeves reversed, red cap
Up 5lb for Sligo and more needed in his first handicap but looks to be going the right way Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 11 runs, 1 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 9 %Prize-money earned €17,844 Hopeful Hero 1 N.H. win €7,068.00 -- Handicap Rating 109
11/2 HR104 Alan O’Sullivan 10.13 (H) won 5L 2 1/4L from Whats New 11.8 and Kasper Hauser (GB) 10.9 BELW 4 JUL 16rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 40yds Gd 5/1 Alan O’Sullivan 11.5 (H) hd 3L 3rd to Let’s Go La Fichad (FR) 11.12 SLGO 9 JUN 16rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 157yds Gd 13/2 Donagh Meyler 11.0 3 3/4L 4L 3rd to Tir Og 10.10 NAAS 9 NOV 25 5rn nov.hdl 2m Sft/Hvy
7 TIMURSHAH (Ire)
Ms M Connolly
Owner
Aidan Melia KILDARE
Trainer
Conor Smithers (7) Jockey
48
Age 5
Recent Finishes 0060-11
Weight 11-11
Breeding g Bay by Mastercraftsman - Timiniya (Footstepsinthesand)
Bred by His Highness the Aga Khan’s Studs S C Colours PINK, dark blue epaulettes, hooped sleeves & cap
Up 16lb for wins at Clonmel and Sligo but looks to have been prepared with this in mind Probable SP: 8/1
Career record 10 runs, 2 wins Strike-Rate 20 %Prize-money earned €12,644 Timurshah 2 N.H. wins €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 109
11/4Fav HR100 Conor Smithers 11.8 won 4L hd from Glin Road Boy 10.11 and Granlahan 10.9 SLGO 9 JUN 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 1f 157yds Gd 20/1 HR93 Conor Smithers 11.0 won 6L 3/4L from Tingarran Express 11.9 and Gino Bella 12.0 CLON 5 JUN 16rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m 113yds Gd
66/1 HR94 Aidan Kelly 11.5 60L last of 12fn, 13rn to Theanniversary Man 10.0 THU 27 NOV 25 hcp hdl (0-100)2m 11yds Gd/Yld
8 CLAUDE (Ire)
M A Ryan
Owner
Sarah Joanna Connell WATERFORD
Trainer
Aidan Kelly Jockey B,T, 11
Age 5 Recent Finishes 367-p03
Weight 11-08
Breeding g Grey by Caravaggio - An Cailin Orga (Galileo)
Bred by M Ryan Colours DARK BLUE & EMERALD GREEN HOOPS, quartered cap
More competitive than Killarney but has a squeak if he can improve again Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 9 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 11 %Prize-money earned €8,638
Claude 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 106
18/1 HR107 Aidan Kelly 11.9 (BK) (TS) 1L 11L 3rd to Lips Freedom
40/1 HR110 Aidan Kelly 11.9 (TS) 32L 11th of 14fn, 15rn to Humble
66/1 HR112 Peter Smithers 11.0 (TS) p.u. in race won by Jacovec Cavern
9
IN THE MINUS (Ire)
Christopher Moran
Owner
Brian Francis Cawley GALWAY
Trainer
Shane Fitzgerald Jockey 52
Age 4
Recent Finishes 15-5550
Weight 11-08
Breeding g Bay by Belardo - The Sky Is Blazing (Sea The Stars)
Bred by Irish National Stud
Colours YELLOW, emerald green sash, emerald green star on cap
Down the field in a Fairyhouse Flat handicap last time; others preferred Probable SP: 33/1
Career record 23 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 8 %Prize-money earned
€17,459
In The Minus 1 flat win €5,900.00 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 C -- Handicap Rating 110
11/2
HR57 Ben Coen 9.13 13L 10th of 15 to Alto Sax 8.7 FAIR 5 JUN hcp (0-60)1m 1f 190yds Gd
40/1 HR112 Shane Fitzgerald 11.7 52L last of 5 to Porcupine Bank 11.7 BAL 26 MAY hdl 2m 13yds Gd 12/1 HR59 Ben Coen 10.1 5 3/4L 5th of 14 to Tero D’rosa 9.11 BAL 8 MAY hcp (0-60)1m 1f 133yds Gd/Yld
10 WESTOFTIGNES (Ire)
J Lynch Owner
Gavin Cromwell MEATH Trainer
Keith Donoghue Jockey 132
Age 7
Recent Finishes 4094-21
Weight 11-08
Breeding g Bay by Westerner - Tara Glory (Kayf Tara)
Bred by Evan McGibney
Colours EMERALD GREEN, white chevron, striped cap
Makes his stable debut here; has shown preference for soft ground but clearly of interest Probable SP: 7/1
9/2 HR98 Alex Harvey 11.0 won 3 1/2L 2 3/4L from Poppycon 10.9 and Harty Cup 11.1 WEX 17 MAR 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft
9/4Fav HR94 Kevin Healy 11.1 nk 2nd to Marelly 11.4 GOW 22 JAN 15rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m Hvy
12/1 HR95 Eoin G. Kelly 11.2 4 1/4L 5L 5L 4th to St Denis’s Well 11.9 NAV 16 NOV 25 24rn hcp hdl (0-100)2m Hvy
11 DAIRY FORCE (Ire)
McConnell & O’Shea Partnership
Owner
Gordon Elliott MEATH
Trainer
Jack Kennedy Jockey
Hood, 15 Age 7
Recent Finishes 2f2022
Weight 11-07
Breeding g Bay by Workforce - Golden Belief (Gold Well)
Bred by Larry Murphy Colours PINK, dark blue stars, pink sleeves, striped cap
Hold-up horse and likely to need a bit of luck in running; could get into the frame Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 16 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 6 %Prize-money earned €22,272 Dairy Force 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 105
17/2 HR105 Kevin Sexton 10.11 (H) 3 1/2L 2nd to Wolf Prince 11.5 SLGO 12 JUL 12rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f 90yds Gd 9/1 HR105 Jack Kennedy 11.7 (H) 15L 2nd to Eastmore (GB) 11.4 LIM 2 JUL 11rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 110yds Gd
10/1 HR106 Sam Ewing 11.8 (H) 32L 12th of 13fn, 14rn to Malbay Madness 11.10 KILB 15 MAY Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 153yds Gd/Yld
12
QUINT MAJOR (Ire)
Quint Major Partnership Owner
M A Molloy TIPPERARY Trainer Donagh Meyler Jockey
Age 8
Recent Finishes 60640-8 Weight 11-07
Breeding g Chesnut by Aizavoski - Nansheen (High Chaparral)
Bred by Crossogue Bloodstock Colours BLACK, black & red quartered cap
Some respectable efforts over hurdles but not enough to suggest he can win off this mark Probable SP: 25/1
Career record 17 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 5 %Prize-money earned €12,267
Quint Major 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 105
28/1 James Ryan 9.9 14L 8th of 14 to Ashikita (FR) 9.4 ROS 30 JUN mdn 1m 4f 17yds Gd
Keith Donoghue 11.3 28L 11th of 15 to French Emperor (FR) 11.3 CHELTENHAM 14 NOV 25 hcp hdl (0-125)2m 87yds Sft 9/1 HR105 Liam McKenna 11.4 nk ns 6L 4th to Matt Connor 11.11 LIM 18 OCT 25 11rn hcp hdl 2m 70yds Yld
13 SESTINI (GB)
Martin Baker & Owen O’Connor & James
McCarville
Owner
Brian M McMahon GALWAY
Trainer
Calum Hogan (5) Jockey 21
Age 4
Recent Finishes 344-343 Weight 11-07
Breeding g Bay by Territories - Immortal Beloved (Gleneagles) Bred by Doughty Investments Ltd Colours EMERALD GREEN, red braces, red sleeves, emerald green armlet, red & emerald green hooped cap
Tough ask on his handicap debut and will probably appreciate further but not dismissed Probable SP: 20/1
13/2 Phillip Enright 11.8 nk 5L 3rd to Like An Ocean 10.0 ROS 6 JUL 14rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 204yds Gd
13/2 Calum Hogan 11.2 8 1/2L 2 1/2L 15L 4th to Lizzie Twigg 11.5 PUN 6 JUN 24rn mdn hdl 2m 100yds Gd/Yld
33/1 James Smith 11.2 2 1/4L 1L 3rd to Arouet (FR) 11.7 CK 10 MAY 14rn mdn hdl 2m 1f 65yds Gd
14 WOODSTREAM LAD (Ire)
Eleven Grumpy Men Syndicate
Owner
David O’Sullivan KERRY
Trainer
Shane O’Callaghan (3)
Jockey Blinkers, 48 Age 9 Recent Finishes 33p-p25 Weight 11-07
Breeding g Bay by Soldier of Fortune - Alfa Belle (Gamut) Bred by Vincent Maloney Colours YELLOW, black hollow box, black spots on cap Clonmel claiming second in May his best recent run; debuts for new yard here Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 29 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 10 %Prize-money earned €32,365 Woodstream Lad 3 N.H. wins €21,830.00 -- Handicap Rating 105
7/2 HR108 Shane O’Callaghan 10.9 (BK) 12L 5th of 10 to Raydamann (FR) 10.13 SLGO 9 JUN hdl 2m 2f Gd 14/1 HR110 Shane O’Callaghan 10.7 (BK) 1 1/2L 2nd to Rocky’s Howya 10.5 CLON 14 MAY 10rn hdl 2m 3f 116yds Gd/Yld 100/1 HR114 Miss P. Elvin 10.13 (BK) p.u. in race won by Avalo 11.4 PUN 1 MAY 24rn hcp hdl 2m 45yds Yld
The EASYFIX Iggy Daly Handicap Hurdle
15
DESERT FRIEND (Ire)
Mrs Margaret Ahern
Owner
P J F Murphy KILKENNY
Trainer
J J Slevin
Jockey
TStrap, 7
Age 10
Recent Finishes 919044
Weight 11-06
Breeding g Chesnut by Universal - Assabiyya (Cape Cross)
Bred by Rabbah Bloodstock Limited
Colours EMERALD GREEN & WHITE DIAMONDS, white sleeves, emerald green armlet, emerald green cap, white diamond
Gained a fourth turf win on the Flat at Sligo in May; fitrst run over hurdles since 2025 Probable SP: 20/1
Breeding f Bay by Inns of Court - Good Speech (Haatef)
Bred by Joseph G Reid Colours YELLOW, emerald green hoop, halved sleeves, striped cap
Very lightly raced over hurdles by comparison; little marks her out as a potential winner Probable SP: 33/1 Career record 18 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 5 %Prize-money earned €11,800 Searcog 1 flat win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 105
Breeding g Bay by Hillstar - Silca Wings (Multiplex)
Bred by Peter & Sandra McCarthy
Colours DARK GREEN & WHITE STRIPES, green cap, white spots
First reserve; Kilbeggan maiden hurdle winner; ran no race on his handicapdebut at Tramore Probable SP: No
Odds
Career record 6 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 16 %Prize-money earned €7,562
Figero 1 N.H. win
€7,068.00 -- Handicap Rating 103
33/1 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.9 10L 5th of 9 to Nuit 9.4 BAL 20 JUL mdn 1m 4f 179yds Gd/Yld
9/1 HR105 Josh Williamson 10.6 70L last of 5fn, 6rn to Splashing Out 10.6 TRAM 29 MAY hcp hdl 2m Gd
20/1 Michael Kenneally 11.7 won 1/2L 1/2L from Codger’s Rock 11.12 and Rosie’s Wings 11.9 KILB 15 MAY 14rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 153yds Gd/Yld
22 BROSNA TOWN (Ire)
NoHopersJokers & Rogues
Owner
Jessica Bedi GB
Trainer
Conor Rabbitt (3)
Jockey
C,T, 22
Age 5
Recent Finishes 5647-02
Weight 11-05
Breeding g Bay by Awtaad - Jamm (Duke of Marmalade)
Bred by Mr Leslie Young Colours MAROON, white epaulets
Second reserve; UK raider; hard to assess here but likely to be up against it Probable SP: No Odds
Career record 16 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 12 %Prize-money earned €26,290 Brosna Town 2 flat wins €18,239.10 -- Handicap Rating 103
Conor Rabbitt 11.1 (TS) 1 1/4L 2nd to Little Lady Rock 10.11 MARKET RASEN 5 JUL 7rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 139yds Gd Ray Dawson 9.5 (TS) 11L 16th of 20 to Believitanducan 9.6 NEWCASTLE 27 JUN hcp 2m 56yds AWT 28/1 Jordan Gainford 11.7 (TS) 28L 7th of 16 to Talk The Talk (FR) 11.7 LIM 18 OCT 25 mdn hdl 2m 70yds Gd/Yld
23 METAMORPHEUS (Ire)
Mrs Rhona McNamara Owner
Andrew McNamara WESTMEATH Trainer
Jockey 16
Age 7
Recent Finishes 831244
Weight 11-05
Breeding g Bay by Morpheus - Coral Dawn (Trempolino)
Bred by Mrs Claire Doyle Colours DARK BLUE, emerald green spots, white cap
Third reserve; reverts back to hurdles after going down narrowly iat Limerick last time. Probable SP: No Odds
6/1 HR55 Jamie Orr 9.4 hd s/hd nk 4th to Magna Gee Gee 9.6 LIM 11 JUL 12rn hcp (0-60)1m 4f 65yds Gd 11/2 HR103 Aidan Kelly 10.0 4L 1 3/4L hd 4th to Malbay Madness 11.0 DWNP 14 JUN 10rn Ext hcp hdl 2m 1f 165yds Gd 10/1 HR100 Darragh O’Keeffe 11.2 3/4L 2nd to Malbay Madness 11.10 KILB 15 MAY 14rn Ext hcp hdl 1m 7f 153yds Gd/Yld T/S ON No. 1, 2, 15, 20 Hood ON No. 3, 6, 11 Cpiece ON No. 4 B,T ON No. 8 Blinkers ON No. 14 C,T ON No. 22
Last Year 1st Jerrari, 2nd Prove Yourself, 3rd Rakki TRAINER Mrs John Harrington WEIGHT 161 TIME 3 min. 54.8 sec. GOING Good
BETTING FORECAST 6 Soldante, 7 Westoftignes, 8 Allo Al Khawaneej, Mart Lane, Timurshah, 12 Bruant, Dairy Force, Drombane, Hopeful Hero, 14 Can Happen, Let’s Go La Fichad, Whats New, 16 Inchiquin Star, 20 Desert Friend, Sestini, 25 Claude, Quint Major, 33 others
RACE RESULT
Anngrove Stud
Annshoon Stud
Arctic Tack Stud
Ashfield Stud
Ballycurragh Stud
Ballyhane Stud
Ballylinch Stud
Boardsmill Stud
Brookville House
Burgage Stud
Cahermorris Stables
Capital Stud
Clohamon Stud
Clongeel Stud
Clongiffin Stud
Compas Stallions
Coolagown Stud
Coolmore Stud
Derrinstown Stud
Diamond Stud
Lemongrove Stud
Foxwood Stud Lodge Road Stud
Friarstown Stud
Gilltown Stud
Metalbridge Horses
Rathasker Stud
Glebe House Rathbarry Stud
Gortnatona Stud Rosshill Farm
Hayes Stud Roveagh Lodge Stud
Holdenstown Stud
Irish Emerald Stud
Springfield House Stud
Sunnyhill Stud
Irish National Stud Sweep Lane Stud
Kedrah House Stud
Kilbarry Lodge Stud
Kildangan Stud
Killack Stud
Killisk Farm
Kiltown Stud
Knockhouse Stud
Knockmullen House Stud
Lacken Stud
Tally-Ho Stud
The Old Road Stud
Tullaghansleek Stud
Universal Stud Farm
Wellside Stud
Western Road Stud
Whisperview Trading
Whytemount Stud
Yeomanstown Stud
Photo Credit: INPHO / Tom O’Hanlon
6.10pm
RACE 3
The Eventus Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden of €22,000
(Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series Race) (Generously sponsored by Eventus and the Irish EBF (€4,000))
For two years old colts and geldings only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible
About 7f Starting from stalls.
RACE 3 PREDICTOR
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RACE VERDICT
An interesting maiden. Trean has the opportunity to put a poor Curragh run behind him; City Of Gold has cheekpieces on and should improve plenty for his Fairyhouse debut. The market could well be made by One Number who bounced back from his Ascot disappointment with a good run in a Naas Listed. The one to beat could be OUR BOY BAILEY after a decent effort in the Windos Castle at Ascot and can confirm placings with One Number [Justin O’hanlon] Source: Racing Post
1 CITY OF GOLD (GB)
Tabor,Smith,Magnier,Westerberg,Brant
Owner
A P O’Brien TIPPERARY
Trainer
Wayne Lordan
Jockey
CPiece, 19
Age 2 Draw 2
Recent Finishes 5
Weight 9-05
Breeding c Bay by Wootton Bassett - Shamtee (Shamardal)
Bred by Haras du Mont Dit Mont
Colours ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap
Plenty of improvement likely for debut and looks the first string of the Ballydoyle duo Probable SP: 4/1
Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €418
City Of Gold (GB)
4/1 Wayne Lordan 9.5 3 1/2L 5th of 8 to Nail House 9.5 FAIR 8 JUL mdn 6f Gd
2
DAKOTA JACK (Ire)
Shane M Kenny & T Leydon
Owner
Paul W Flynn LONGFORD
Trainer
Colin Keane
Age 2 Draw 6
Recent Finishes 5
Weight 9-05
Jockey 12
Breeding g Bay by Ghaiyyath - Sioux Love (Sioux Nation)
Bred by Moritz Philipp von Loeper Pferdezuchtgbr
Colours LIGHT BLUE, yellow cross of lorraine, orange sleeves, white diamonds, maroon cap, white star
Colin Keane booked but looks a forlorn hope on Killarney evidence Probable SP: 100/1
Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €475
Dakota Jack
33/1 Billy Lee 9.8 13L last of 5 to Venetian Power 9.8 KILL 15 JUL 1m 40yds Gd
3
HMAS PERTH (USA)
Mrs J Magnier,M Tabor,D Smith,Westerberg
Owner
A P O’Brien TIPPERARY
Trainer
J Cleary (5)
Jockey
TStrap, Age 2 Draw 3
Recent Finishes
Weight 9-05
Breeding c Bay by Justify - Stars At Night (Galileo)
Bred by Orpendale & Rockhart Trading LTD
Colours DARK BLUE
Probable SP: 13/2
The Eventus Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden
4
MOLIERE (GER)
Paul Rooney
Owner
David Marnane TIPPERARY
Trainer
Luke McAteer Jockey
5
Age 2 Draw 8
Recent Finishes
Weight 9-05
Breeding g Bay by The Grey Gatsby - Minoris (Dabirsim)
Bred by Gestut Karlshof
Colours EMERALD GREEN & BLACK CHEVRONS, emerald green sleeves, hooped cap
Mostly middle-distance pedigree; best watched this time but should be worth watching Probable SP: 25/1
ONE NUMBER (USA)
Munir/Souede/MacLennan et al
Owner
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY
Trainer
Dylan Browne McMonagle Jockey
23
Age 2 Draw 4
Recent Finishes 203
Weight 9-05
Breeding c Bay by Jack Christopher - Ghostinhim (Ghostzapper)
Bred by First Row Partners
Colours EMERALD GREEN, dark green sleeves, dark green cap, emerald green spots
Good third at Naas; a prominent ride can be expected and he could be tough to pass Probable SP: 2/1
Career record 3 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €8,608
One Number (USA) -- Handicap Rating 100
11/2 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.6 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Dancing Destiny 8.7 NAAS 4 JUL 7rn Listed 1m Gd Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 10L 18th of 25 to King of Cloughan 9.2 ASCOT 17 JUN Listed 6f Gd /Frm 11/1 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.7 2L 2nd to Celeron (GB) 9.7 CUR 3 JUN 13rn mdn 6f Gd/Yld
6
OUR BOY BAILEY (Ire)
Woodridge Stables Limited
Owner
Mrs John Harrington KILDARE
Trainer
Shane Foley Jockey
40
Age 2 Draw 5
Recent Finishes 20
Weight 9-05
Breeding g Bay by Bayside Boy - Zaafran (Singspiel)
Bred by Woodridge Stables Ltd Colours DARK GREEN, white star, white stars on sleeves, hooped cap
Good run in the Windsor Castle; sure to win a maiden and this could be the day Probable SP: 7/2
Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €4,725
Our Boy Bailey
Shane Foley 9.2 5L 11th of 25 to King of Cloughan 9.2 ASCOT 17 JUN Listed 6f Gd /Frm 10/1 Shane Foley 9.4 1/2L 2nd to Dancing Destiny 8.9 ROS 11 MAY 10rn mdn 7f 111yds Gd
7 TREAN (Ire)
Red Lily Racing Syndicate
Owner
P Twomey TIPPERARY
Trainer
Billy Lee Jockey
Hood, 31
Age 2 Draw 1
Recent Finishes 30
Weight 9-05
Breeding c Bay by Bayside Boy - Wondrous Words (Lope de Vega)
Bred by Ballylinch Stud
Colours PURPLE, pink star & sleeves, purple cap
Well entered up and could well put a poor Curragh effort last time behind him here. Probable SP: 4/1
Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,225
Trean
13/8 Billy Lee 9.7 (H) 9 3/4L 10th of 12 to Abraham Lincoln (GB) 9.7 CUR 26 JUN mdn 6f Gd 2/1 Billy Lee 9.1 (H) nk 3/4L 3rd to Switching Sides 9.9 FAIR 12 JUN 17rn mdn 6f Gd
8 YELLOW SKY (Ire)
Mrs A Althani
Owner
J P Murtagh KILDARE
Trainer Ben Coen Jockey
30
Age 2 Draw 7
Recent Finishes 5
Weight 9-05
Breeding c Bay by Night of Thunder - Hoorreya (Dansili)
Bred by Mrs B A Hanbury Colours YELLOW, white spots, yellow sleeves & cap
Showed some nice promise on debut in a 7f Curragh maiden last month; should improve Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €570 Yellow Sky
33/1 Ben Coen 9.5 6 1/2L 5th of 8 to Giant Sequoia (USA) 9.5 CUR 27 JUN mdn 7f Gd/Frm Cpiece ON No. 1 T/S ON No. 3 Hood ON No. 7
Last Year 1st Constitution River, 2nd Spangled Sands, 3rd Daary TRAINER A.P.O’Brien WEIGHT 131 TIME 1 min. 31.6 sec. GOING Yielding
BETTING FORECAST 2 One Number, 7-2 Our Boy Bailey, 4 City Of Gold, Trean, 13-2 Hmas Perth, 14 Yellow Sky, 25 Moliere, 100 Dakota Jack
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6.40pm
RACE 4
The Connacht Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap of €110,000 (70-100) (Premier Handicap)
(Generously sponsored by the Connacht Hotel)
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 70-100 that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 20th July, 2026, at least one of those runs having been over a distance of eleven furlongs or more on or after 1st June, 2025
About 2m179y Starting from stalls.
RACE 4 PREDICTOR
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PREDICTION: COMFORT ZONE
RACE VERDICT
The last three winners clash here, and the recent trend of Mullins family dominance could easily be maintained. However, Tony Martin also knows what it takes to win this, and WESTMINSTER MOON gets a hopeful vote to add to a Curragh success gained in the spring. The picture with the Willie Mullins horses is clouded by the fact Daddy Long Legs has missed the cut. Tounsivator has a leading chance, while last year’s winner Filey Bay and the 2023 winner Teed Up are strong candidates for Emmet Mullins. Bill Durkan’s Eagle Fang could also feature. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: WESTMINSTER MOON
1 HOLY SEE (Ire)
William Durkan Owner
William Durkan DUBLIN Trainer
Ms K M Ryan (7) Jockey
54
Age 5 Draw 7
Recent Finishes 641-310 Weight 12-02
Breeding g Bay by Night of Thunder - Lady Of The Lamp (Invincible Spirit)
Bred by Airlie Stud & Mrs S M Rogers Colours ROYAL BLUE, royal blue & white hooped sleeves, red cap, green stars
Breeding f Chesnut by Galileo Gold - Two For Tea (Mount Nelson)
Bred by Tally-Ho Stud
Colours RED, white disc, white spots on cap
Had a run in a Group 3 race since fair seventh in Ascot Stakes, one of five for the stable Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 21 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 93 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 Ryan Moore 8.12 1/2L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to A Piece of Heaven (FR) 9.6 CHESTER 8 MAY 15rn hcp 2m 2f 140yds Gd
4 LARK IN THE MORNIN (GER)
Sean & Bernardine Mulryan
Owner
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY
Trainer
Mr D P Davis (7)
Jockey 25
Age 6 Draw 6
Recent Finishes 9311-01
Weight 11-11
Breeding g Bay by Soldier Hollow - Loyalty (Lando)
Bred by Gestut Hof Ittlingen
Colours DARK BLUE, yellow panel, red cap
Smart hurdler, 4-7 on the Flat, warmed up for this with an odds-on win at Bellewstown Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 15 runs, 5 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 33 %Prize-money earned €95,515 Lark In The Mornin (GER) 4 flat wins €36,859.00 1 N.H. win €51,742.50 -- Handicap Rating 93
4/6Fav HR92 Mr P.W. Mullins 11.10 won 1/2L 1 3/4L from Can Happen 10.7 and Weston (GER) 10.7 BELW 2 JUL 7rn 1m 4f
20/1 HR93 J.M. Sheridan 10.3 13L 16th of 24 to Westminster Moon 9.8 CUR 24 MAY Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd
100/30 HR90 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.4 won hd 3L from Jetara 10.13 and Olympic Man (FR) 10.9 LIST 26 SEP 25
5 GLENROYAL (Ire)
Ray Grehan Owner
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY
Trainer
Mr H C Swan
Jockey
CPiece, 41
Age 4 Draw 16
Recent Finishes 1011-70
Weight 11-10
Breeding g Chesnut by Australia - Reine de Coeur (Montjeu)
Bred by Whitefrair Stud Colours MAROON, white seams, striped sleeves, maroon cap
In rear in the Ascot Stakes; course 1m4f winner, good form on soft ground last autumn Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 12 runs, 3 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 %Prize-money earned €29,510 Glenroyal 3 flat wins €28,615.00 C -- Handicap Rating 92
Declan McDonogh 9.4 (CP) 51L 19th of 20 to Kizlyar 9.3 ASCOT 16 JUN hcp (0-100)2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm
14/1 J.J. Slevin 11.4 35L 7th of 11fn, 12rn to Hi Ho Idaho 11.4 KILL 11 MAY mdn hdl 2m 4f 50yds Gd/Yld
8/11Fav HR85 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.11 (CP) won 5 1/2L 24L from Refreshment 9.5 and Local Lad 9.13 ROS 13 OCT 25 4rn 1m 2f 95yds Sft 2min 24.8sec
6
GRANITE BAY (GB)
Mrs Sarah Collins Owner
Jarlath P Fahey KILDARE Trainer
Mr D Doyle (7) Jockey
54
Age 5 Draw 3
Recent Finishes 2242-43 Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Time Test - Indira (Sleeping Indian)
Bred by Larry Stratton Colours PURPLE, pink seams, pink stars on sleeves, pink star on cap
Rarely runs a bad race but has failed to add to his tally since a 2024 Listowel success Probable SP: 12/1
Career record 15 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 20 %Prize-money earned €46,753 Granite Bay (GB) 3 flat wins €23,010.00 -- Handicap Rating 92
7/1 HR89 Ronan Whelan 8.11 1 1/2L 1L 3rd to Poetic Sound 9.2 CUR 3 JUN 12rn Ext hcp 1m 6f Yld 11/2 HR89 Ronan Whelan 9.13 3/4L 3/4L nk 4th to Holy See 9.7 GOW 9 APR 9rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Sft 4/1 HR88 Ronan Whelan 9.12 1L 2nd to Slurricane 8.13 here 27 OCT 25 16rn hcp 1m 3f 180yds Hvy
7 WESTMINSTER MOON (Ire)
Cheeky Pups,Surf Coast Racing,Sean Duke
Owner
A J Martin MEATH
Trainer
Mr F Maguire Jockey
TStrap, 41 Age 6 Draw 11
Recent Finishes 00-0710 Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Sea The Moon - My Daydream (Oasis Dream)
Bred by Kenilworth House Stud
Colours ROYAL BLUE, yellow star, yellow & royal blue halved sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow stars
Now 8lb higher than for 1m6f Curragh win in May, 6 1/2l behind Galileo Dame at Royal Ascot Probable SP: 14/1
Seamie Heffernan 9.4 (TS) 14L 13th of 20 to Kizlyar 9.3 ASCOT 16 JUN hcp (0-100)2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm 17/2 HR84 Seamie Heffernan 9.8 (TS) won 1 1/2L 2L from Marazion 9.4 and Kilmeaden 9.8 CUR 24 MAY 24rn Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd 2min 57.9sec 33/1 HR86 Wayne Lordan 9.2 (TS) 4L 7th of 16 to Final Voyage 8.8 CK 24 APR Ext hcp 1m 2f 100yds Gd/Yld
8 COMFORT ZONE (Ire)
John P McManus
Owner
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY
Trainer
Mr D O’Connor Jockey
CPiece, 41 Age 7 Draw 20
Recent Finishes 003-0p0
Weight 11-09
Breeding g Bay by Churchill - Iveagh Gardens (Mastercraftsman) Bred by Mrs Noreen McManus Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, quartered cap Ran poorly when well fancied for this race last year, others seem more dependable Probable SP: 16/1 Career record 30 runs, 5 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 16 %Prize-money earned €247,361 Comfort Zone 2 flat wins €66,375.00 3 N.H. wins €93,946.90 -- Handicap Rating 91
Tom Marquand 9.6 (BK) 11L 11th of 20 to Kizlyar 9.3 ASCOT 16 JUN hcp (0-100)2m 3f 210yds Gd /Frm 10/1 HR93 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.7 p.u. in race won by Londonofficecallin 8.11 CK 3 MAY 15rn hcp 1m 4f 30yds Sft/Hvy 40/1 HR94 Gary Halpin 9.8 31L 14th of 18 to Fiver Friday 8.7 CUR 3 APR Ext hcp 1m 2f Sft/Hvy
9
SIRIUS (Fr)
Coldunell Limited Owner
W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer
Mr D H Dunsdon Jockey
Hood, 279
Age 7 Draw 18
Recent Finishes 014-01-
Weight 11-09
Breeding f Brown by Ectot - Across The Sky (Cape Cross)
Bred by M Sylvain Vidal
Colours ROYAL BLUE, maroon epaulettes, royal blue cap
Only three runs since 50-1 win in this race in 2024, beat Smooth Tom last autumn Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 15 runs, 4 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 26 %Prize-money earned €116,943 Sirius (FR) 4 flat wins €99,200.00 CD -- Handicap Rating 91
9/2 HR91 Mr D.H. Dunsdon 11.1 (H) won 3 1/4L 1 1/2L from Smooth Tom 11.9 and The Mediator 11.7 CUR 21 OCT 25 12rn 1m 4f
2min 46.2sec 50/1 HR91 Ben Coen 9.2 (H) 9L 13th of 30 to Puturhandstogether 8.7 CUR 28 SEP 25 hcp (0-110)2m 80yds Yld 4/1Fav HR89 Shane Foley 8.12 (H) s/hd 1 1/4L 4 3/4L 4th to Eagle’s Way (GB) 9.6 here 2 AUG 24 18rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Yld
10
EAGLE FANG (Ire)
William Durkan
Owner
William Durkan DUBLIN
Trainer
Mr J C Barry
Jockey
Visor, 13 Age 6 Draw 4
Recent Finishes 722621
Weight 11-08
Breeding g Bay by Free Eagle - Scatina (Samum)
Bred by Tinnakill Bloodstock
Colours ROYAL BLUE, royal blue & white hooped sleeves, white cap, royal blue spots
145-rated staying hurdler, claimer-riden when winning a 1m6f maiden at Killarney Probable SP: 12/1
15/8Fav Ms K.M. Ryan 11.5 (V) won 1 1/2L 6 1/2L from Sunny South West 11.12 and Path D’oroux (FR) 11.5 KILL 14 JUL 12rn mdn 1m 6f 55yds Gd 3min 13.3sec
7/2 Ms K.M. Ryan 11.0 (V) 1/2L 2nd to Gaoth Chuil 10.9 LEP 18 JUN 15rn mdn 1m 7f Gd/Frm
15/8 HR140 Philip Byrnes 11.6 (V) 14L last of 6 to Jesse Evans 11.2 LIST 1 JUN chse 2m 3f Yld
11 FILEY BAY (Ire)
John P McManus Owner
Emmet Mullins CARLOW Trainer
Mr D McGill (7) Jockey
H,T, 288 Age 10 Draw 2
Recent Finishes /-0106Weight 11-08
Breeding g Bay by Fame And Glory - You Should Know Me (Oscar) Bred by Liam O’Regan Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, emerald green cap, white star
Won this readily last year, only 6lb higher, strong contender despite veteran status Probable SP: 8/1
Career record 21 runs, 4 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 19 %Prize-money earned €151,968 Filey Bay 2 flat wins €71,685.00 2 N.H. wins €20,811.50 CD -- Handicap Rating 90
33/1 HR92 Gary Carroll 9.2 (H) 6L 6th of 20 to Light As Air 8.12 NAAS 12 OCT 25 Ext hcp 2m 7yds Yld
22/1 HR94 Rory Mulligan 8.12 (H) (TS) 18L 21st of 30 to Puturhandstogether 8.7 CUR 28 SEP 25 hcp (0-110)2m 80yds Yld
7/1 HR84 Mr Alan O’Sullivan 10.7 (H) (TS) won 4 3/4L 1/2L from Mon Coeur 10.7 and Ragmans Corner 10.13 here 28 JUL 25 20rn hcp (70-100)2m 179yds Yld 3min 51sec
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LIGHT UP THE DARK (GB)
John P McManus
Owner
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY
Trainer
Mr J L Gleeson
Jockey
19
Age 5 Draw 21
Recent Finishes 7134-14
Weight 11-07
Breeding f Bay by Camelot - Tiptree (Duke of Marmalade)
Bred by Michelle Morris Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap
Same colours as Filey Bay, need to reverse recent Faryhouse form with Tounsivator Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 9 runs, 4 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 44 %Prize-money earned €43,165 Light Up The Dark (GB) 2 flat wins €15,325.00 2 N.H. wins €26,550.00 -- Handicap Rating 89
100/30 HR89 J.M. Sheridan 10.1 s/hd 1 3/4L 2 1/2L 4th to Tounsivator (FR) 9.8 FAIR 8 JUL 8rn 1m 5f 200yds Gd 7/2Fav HR81 Declan McDonogh 10.1 won 1 1/4L hd from Zanahiyr 9.10 and Harry’s Legacy (GB) 9.4 GOW 8 APR 10rn Ext hcp 1m 5f 180yds Sft 3min 15.1sec 13/8Fav HR82 Mr J.L. Gleeson 12.1 hd 5L 9L 4th to Zanahiyr 11.2 BELW 26 AUG 25 8rn Ext hcp 2m 1f 110yds Gd
13 TYSON FURY (GB)
Mary B Hogan Owner
Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY Trainer
Miss G Benson (7) Jockey 11
Age 9 Draw 15
Recent Finishes 122062
Weight 11-07
Breeding g Chesnut by Iffraaj - Za Za Zoom (Le Vie Dei Colori)
Bred by Scuderia Archi Romani Colours WHITE, royal blue stars, royal blue armlet, royal blue cap
Runner-up in three maiden hurdles in recent months, unappealing on recent Flat form Probable SP: 50/1
Career record 33 runs, 4 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 12 %Prize-money earned €88,677
9/4 HR117 Daniel King 11.12 1 1/4L 2nd to Early Dawning (TUR) 11.4 KILL 16 JUL 9rn mdn hdl 2m 4f 85yds Gd 6/5Fav HR93 J.M. Sheridan 9.13 (CP) 3 3/4L 6th of 10 to Merlin The Wizard (GB) 9.13 LIM 10 JUN 1m 3f 210yds Gd/Yld 16/1 HR96 J.M. Sheridan 9.4 (CP) 24L 10th of 12 to Poetic Sound 9.2 CUR 3 JUN Ext hcp 1m 6f Yld
14 SMOOTH TOM (Ire)
Mrs Margaret O’Rourke Owner
Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY Trainer
Mr A P Ryan (5) Jockey Visor, 17 Age 7 Draw 14 Recent Finishes 1032-6p Weight 11-06
Breeding g Bay by Elzaam - Winsor Royal (Windsor Knot) Bred by Mrs Margaret O’Rourke Colours RED, white stars, black sleeves & cap
Ended last season with a good Curragh behind Sirius, discouraging recent form over jumps Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 36 runs, 8 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 22 %Prize-money earned €148,970 Smooth Tom 4 flat wins €41,595.00 4 N.H. wins €41,890.00 -- Handicap Rating 88 18/1 Cian Quirke 11.6 p.u. in race won by Reverend Hubert 11.6 CK 10 JUL 9rn hdl 3m Gd 3/1 Cian Quirke 11.12 25L 6th of 10fn, 12rn to Net Boy (FR) 11.12 BAL 25 MAY beg.ch 2m 1f 54yds Gd 11/2 HR89 Mr A.P. Ryan 11.9 (V) 3 1/4L 2nd to Sirius (FR) 11.1 CUR 21
The Connacht Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap (70-100) (Premier
15
TEED UP (Ire)
Mrs A F Mee
Owner
Emmet Mullins CARLOW
Trainer
Mr B T Stone (7) Jockey
TStrap, 87
Age 9 Draw 13
Recent Finishes 380-000
Weight 11-06
Breeding g Bay by Gleneagles - Dibiya (Caerleon)
Bred by Mr Robert Ng
Colours EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, slvs. reversed, quartered cap
Course specialist, four of his five Flat wins and both hurdle wins here, rash to ignore Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 41 runs, 7 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 17 %Prize-money earned €195,218
Teed Up 5 flat wins €100,300.00 2 N.H. wins €20,060.00 C -- Handicap Rating 88
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
28/1 HR123 Ricky Doyle 12.1 65L 12th of 13fn, 14rn to Grimaud (FR) 11.7 GOW 14 FEB Ext hcp hdl 2m 4f 40yds Hvy
16
CLEAR QUARTZ (Ire)
Ali Bird & Kate Bird
Owner
Mark Fahey KILDARE
Trainer
Mr L P Shanahan (7)
Jockey
30
Age 9 Draw 10
Recent Finishes 0138-28
Weight 11-05
Breeding g Grey by Slade Power - Crystal Snowflake (Danehill Dancer)
Bred by Mrs Mary Gallagher
Colours EMERALD GREEN & LIGHT BLUE DIAMONDS, emerald green sleeves, light blue cap, emerald green diamonds
Record of 6-38 on turf, best form at this venue, the scene of three of his wins Probable SP: 50/1
Career record 42 runs, 6 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 14 %Prize-money earned €64,954
14/1 HR87 Miss N. Fahey 10.0 12L 8th of 12 to Fixation 9.8 CUR 27 JUN Ext hcp 1m 2f Gd/Frm 16/1 HR87 Joseph Harnett 9.5 3/4L 2nd to Abbey Actress 9.9 LEP 11 JUN 7rn Ext hcp 1m 1f Sft 9/1 HR87 Joseph Harnett 9.4 8 1/4L 8th of 16 to Slurricane 8.13 here 27 OCT 25 hcp 1m 3f 180yds Hvy
17 JABBAR (Ire)
Lance Bloodstock Limited Owner
Gerard O’Leary KILDARE Trainer
Miss A B O’Connor Jockey
CPiece, 73
Age 7 Draw 22
Recent Finishes 263-479
Weight 11-05
Breeding g Bay by Galileo Gold - Silk Fan (Unfuwain) Bred by Silk Fan Syndicate Colours EMERALD GREEN, grey braces & sleeves, hooped cap
Uneven form in a busy campaign since a 2m win at Dundalk in January, hard to fancy Probable SP: 50/1
Career record 31 runs, 7 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 22 %Prize-money earned €82,755
14/1 HR89 Siobhan Rutledge 10.9 (CP) 9 1/4L 9th of 10 to The Real Screamer 9.10 LEP 15 MAY Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd
7/1 HR92 Siobhan Rutledge 9.3 (BK) 16L 7th of 11 to Mordor (FR) 9.1 NAV 30 MAR hcp 1m 6f Hvy
8/1 HR130 Thomas O’Connor 11.5 6 1/2L 2 1/2L nk 4th to Dont Go Yet 9.10 WEX 17 MAR 8rn Ext hcp hdl 2m Sft
18 TOO BOSSY FOR US (Ire)
H O S Syndicate Owner
W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer Miss J Townend Jockey
CPiece, 31
Age 5 Draw 12
Recent Finishes 16p666 Weight 11-05
Breeding g Bay by Golden Horn - Above The Clouds (High Chaparral) Bred by Dayton Investments (Breeding) Limited Colours WHITE, pink star, pink cap, white star
Beaten favourite for this race last year, needs to step up on the form of two Curragh runs Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 20 runs, 2 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 10 %Prize-money earned €88,533 Too Bossy For Us 1 flat win €15,517.20 1 N.H. win €7,080.00 -- Handicap Rating 87
9/2 HR88 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.2 5L 6th of 11 to Reverend Hubert 9.2 CUR 26 JUN Ext hcp 2m 76yds Gd/Frm 5/1 HR90 Shane Foley 8.12 (TS) 12L 6th of 12 to Poetic Sound 9.2 CUR 3 JUN Ext hcp 1m 6f Yld 11/1 HR140 Paul Townend 11.12 (TS) 14L 6th of 8 to Eachtotheirown 11.12 PUN 28 APR nov.hdl Grade 1 2m 132yds Yld
2/1Fav HR87 Adam Caffrey 9.2 4 3/4L 2nd to Timandi 8.12 TRAM 7 JUL 6rn 1m 4f Gd
9/4Fav HR128 Danny Mullins 11.12 56L last of 7fn, 8rn to Sea Of Sands (GER) 11.12 PUN 11 DEC 25 hdl 2m 12yds Sft/Hvy 40/1 HR88 Seamie Heffernan 8.13 7L 10th of 30 to Puturhandstogether 8.7 CUR 28 SEP 25 hcp (0-110)2m 80yds Yld
20 TOUNSIVATOR (Fr)
Temple Bloodstock Tounsivator Syndicate
Owner
W P Mullins CARLOW
Trainer
Mr P W Mullins Jockey 19
Age 7 Draw 19
Recent Finishes 94108-1
Weight 11-04
Breeding g Chesnut by Motivator - Tounsi (Sendawar)
Bred by M Jean-Claude Seroul Colours MAROON, royal blue seams, royal blue stars on sleeves, royal blue star on cap
Useful dual-purpose type, did well to win at Fairyhouse recently on first 2026 outing Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 26 runs, 7 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 26 %Prize-money earned €142,399 Tounsivator (FR) 4 flat wins €38,630.00 3 N.H. wins €66,670.00 -- Handicap Rating 86
5/2Fav HR82 Colin Keane 9.8 won s/hd 1 3/4L from Pavilion End (GB) 9.1 and Not Just Any Eagle 8.9
9/1 HR86 Nicola Burns 8.3 7 1/4L 8th of 20 to Light As Air 8.12 NAAS 12 OCT 25 Ext hcp 2m 7yds Yld 11/1 HR85 Shane Foley 8.10 12L 15th of 30 to Puturhandstogether 8.7 CUR 28 SEP 25 hcp (0-110)2m 80yds Yld
RESERVES
21
DADDY LONG LEGS (Fr)
Mrs J Donnelly Owner
W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer
Jockey
CPiece, 25
Age 7 Draw 9
Recent Finishes 23-9122
Weight 11-03
Breeding g Chesnut by Almanzor - Private Eye (American Post)
Bred by Mme Hilary Erculiani
Colours YELLOW & BLACK CHECK, yellow sleeves, black star on cap
First reserve, 149-rated hurdler, potentially the pick of the Mullins team if getting in Probable SP: No Odds
Career record 19 runs, 5 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 26 %Prize-money earned €160,764
Daddy Long Legs (FR) 5 N.H. wins €71,956.80 -- Handicap Rating 85
8/13Fav HR150 Paul Townend 11.1 (CP) 2L 2nd to Run For Oscar 11.1 LIM 2 JUL 5rn hdl Grade 3 2m 110yds Gd
100/30 Billy Lee 9.9 3L 2nd to Counting Coup 9.9 DRYL 20 JUN 9rn mdn 1m 4f 207yds Sft
8/11Fav Paul Townend 11.2 (CP) won 3 3/4L nk from Thecompanysergeant (GB) 11.2 and Farren Glory 10.11 BAL 25 MAY 8rn hdl 2m 2f 72yds Gd
22 HIGHWIND (Fr)
Mrs Audrey Turley
Owner
W P Mullins CARLOW
Trainer
Jockey
CPiece, 31 Age 6 Draw 17
Recent Finishes -094-64
Weight 11-03
Breeding g Bay by Zarak - Forecaster (Fastnet Rock)
Bred by S A S Gerard Larrieu
Colours YELLOW & BROWN QUARTERED, halved sleeves, yellow cap
Second reserve, two satisfactory runs in staying handicaps at the Curragh this season Probable SP: No Odds
Career record 15 runs, 2 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 13 %Prize-money earned €42,506 Highwind (FR) 1 flat win €13,500.00 1 N.H. win €7,375.00 -- Handicap Rating 85 14/1 HR85 Ben Coen 8.13 (CP) 1/2L 3/4L 3 1/4L 4th to Reverend Hubert 9.2 CUR 26 JUN 11rn Ext hcp 2m 76yds Gd/Frm 33/1 HR85 Chris Hayes 9.9 (CP) 6L 6th of 24 to Westminster Moon 9.8 CUR 24 MAY Ext hcp 1m 6f Gd 22/1 HR84 J.M. Sheridan 10.7 1/2L 3/4L 3/4L 4th to Alba Chiara 8.11 DRYL 5 SEP 25 14rn Ext hcp 2m 2f 141yds Gd
23 IMMUTABLE (Ire)
Gerard Kervick Owner
Joseph G Murphy TIPPERARY Trainer
Jockey 85
Age 6 Draw 23
Recent Finishes 356-092
Weight 11-03
Breeding g Bay by Muhaarar - Rosie Scot (Holy Roman Emperor) Bred by Paul Newman & Swordlestown Little Colours RED, black panel, hooped sleeves, striped cap
Third reserve, three-time Flat winner who has a preference for soft ground, needs rain Probable SP: No Odds 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 T/S ON No. 2, 7, 15 Cpiece ON No. 5, 8, 17, 18, 21, 22 Hood ON No. 9 Visor ON No. 10, 14 H,T ON No. 11 C,T ON No. 19
Last Year 1st Filey Bay, 2nd Mon Coeur, 3rd Ragmans Corner TRAINER Emmet Mullins WEIGHT 147 TIME 3 min. 51.0 sec. GOING Yielding
BETTING FORECAST 8 Filey Bay, 10 Light Up The Dark, Too Bossy For Us, Tounsivator, 12 Eagle Fang, Galileo Dame, Granite Bay, Sirius, 14 Teed Up, Westminster Moon, 16 Comfort Zone, Lark In The Mornin, 20 Glenroyal, Holy See, 25 Smooth Tom, 50 others
RACE RESULT
9pm-11pm
7.15pm
RACE 5
The Clayton Hotel Galway Handicap of €18,000
(Generously sponsored by the Clayton Hotel)
An extended handicap for three years old only (80 = 10st)
About 7f Starting from stalls.
RACE 5 PREDICTOR
The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
RACE VERDICT
An open handicap in normal circumatances with Dundalk runner-up Sagasti; the consistent Coincidental Glory among those with prominent each-way chances. Girl Bear was unlucky in running last time at Fairyhouse, a comment even more relevant to Nazario, while the unexposed Motta Alta should go well. However, it is very hard to ignore the fact that DANCING SAXON is 16lb well in here after a cracking effort in a Naas Listed event last week and could turn this into a very uncompetitive affair. [Justin O’Hanlon] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: DANCING SAXON Next Best: Motta Alta
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DANCING SAXON (Ire)
Fishdance Limited
Owner
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY
Trainer
Dylan Browne McMonagle
Jockey
5
Age 3 Draw 9
Recent Finishes 046-112 Weight 10-00
Breeding f Bay by Saxon Warrior - Lady Adelaide (Australia)
Bred by Fishdance
Colours GREY & ORANGE DIAMONDS, orange sleeves & cap
16lb well in here after her Naas run; on that basis is not easily opposable here Probable SP: 10/11
Career record 8 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 %Prize-money earned €31,138
3/1Fav HR74 J.M. Sheridan 9.2 won nk 1L from Inishfallen 9.8 and Clonmacash (GB) 9.10 LIM 11 JUL 11rn 6f 150yds Gd 1min 22.2sec
13/2 HR73 Declan McDonogh 9.0 (CP) won ns 1 1/4L from Flanker Jet (GB) 9.8 and Heartbeat Supreme 9.5
2 EXPERT DANCER (GB)
Maurice F Aherne Owner Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY Trainer
Sam Coen (5) Jockey
The Clayton Hotel Galway Handicap
3
MOTTA ALTA (Ire)
M J Drapac
Owner
Mrs John Harrington KILDARE
Trainer
Shane Foley Jockey
38
Age 3 Draw 12
Recent Finishes 61
Weight 9-10
Breeding f Chesnut by Ghaiyyath - Lady of Fire (Rock of Gibraltar)
Bred by Deer Forest Stud & A Peraino
Colours RED, royal blue disc, halved sleeves, red cap
Limerick winner; interesting as a potentially prtogressive filly on her handicap debut Probable SP: 8/1
Career record 2 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 50 %Prize-money earned €7,774
Motta Alta 1 flat win €7,657.00 D -- Handicap Rating 76
11/1 Nathan Crosse 9.3 won 1/2L 2 1/2L from Elusive Path 9.8 and Tourin 9.3 LIM 19 JUN 16rn mdn 7f Sft 1min 35.5sec 50/1 Ronan Whelan 9.3 11L 6th of 13 to Sparan Nua 9.3 NAAS 9 MAY mdn 1m Gd
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FINAL BOSS (Ire)
S Gillen
Owner
Matthew J Smith MEATH
Trainer
Robbie Colgan Jockey
Blinkers, 16
Age 3 Draw 13
Recent Finishes 935-06
Weight 9-09
Breeding g Bay by Invincible Army - Alsalwa (Nayef)
Bred by Yeomanstown Stud
Colours YELLOW, royal blue cross sashes, royal blue armlet, royal blue star on cap
Yet to find form in two maiden runs this season and others preferred on his handicap debut Probable SP: 33/1
Career record 5 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,589 Final Boss -- Handicap Rating 75
50/1 HR79 Robbie Colgan 9.8 (BK) (TS) 6 1/2L 6th of 13 to Cool Azul 9.8 NAV 11 JUL mdn 5f 180yds Gd
8/1 HR83 Ben Coen 9.8 (BK) 10L 10th of 16 to Motta Alta 9.3 LIM 19 JUN mdn 7f Sft
9/1 Robbie Colgan 9.0 5 1/4L 5th of 14 to Michael’s Well 9.8 NAV 22 OCT 25 mdn 5f 180yds Sft
5 NAZARIO (Ire)
Bayview Syndicate Owner
J P Murtagh KILDARE
Trainer
Ben Coen
Jockey
45
Age 3 Draw 14
Recent Finishes 33726-4
Weight 9-09
Breeding g Bay by Coulsty - Ulanova (Noverre)
Bred by Mr Ronan Fitzpatrick
Colours EMERALD GREEN & WHITE HOOPS, white & emerald green halved sleeves, emerald green cap
Run on his seasonal and stable debut over 6f at Fairyhouse; oorly drawn though Probable SP: 8/1
Career record 7 runs, 4 places Prize-money earned €10,034
Nazario -- Handicap Rating 75
8/1 HR75 Ben Coen 9.9 1/2L 1/2L 1/2L 4th to Midnight Dusk (GB) 9.11 FAIR 12 JUN 12rn Ext hcp 6f Gd
5/1Fav HR77 Nicola Burns 8.5 (TS) 4L 6th of 14 to First Approach 9.1 NAAS 11 OCT 25 Ext hcp 5f 205yds Yld
4/1 HR75 Seamie Heffernan 9.2 (TS) 3/4L 2nd to Strait And Narrow 9.1 DUN 19 SEP 25 14rn mdn 6f Std
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CAITOUNA (Ire)
Patrick K McCarthy
Owner
Paul W Flynn LONGFORD
Trainer
Gary Carroll Jockey 18
Age 3 Draw 6
Recent Finishes 455919
Weight 9-07
Breeding f Bay by Ghaiyyath - Agathe Sainte (Holy Roman Emperor)
Bred by Rabbah Bloodstock Limited Colours ROYAL BLUE & MAROON CHECK, hooped sleeves, maroon cap, royal blue diamonds
Up 6lb and disappointed at Leopardstown earlier this month; question to answer now Probable SP: 20/1 Career record 6 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 16 %Prize-money earned €8,314 Caitouna 1 flat win €7,068.00 D -- Handicap Rating 73
100/30 HR73 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.0 8L 9th of 10 to Watch Tower 9.0 LEP 9 JUL hcp 7f 50yds Gd 14/1 HR67 Colin Keane 9.6 won 1/2L s/hd from Dervo Annie 8.13 and Bear Right 9.0 FAIR 1 JUL 18rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 1min 27sec 16/1 HR68 Reese Holohan 9.5 9 1/2L 9th of 18 to Meriden (GB) 9.8 CUR 3 JUN Ext hcp 6f 63yds Gd/Yld
7 SLIGHT OF FOOT (GB)
Mrs L Honan
Owner
R P Cody KILKENNY
Trainer
Donagh O’Connor Jockey
40
Age 3 Draw 5
Recent Finishes 02-694
Weight 9-07
Breeding g Bay by Kingman - Nimble Thimble (Mizzen Mast)
Bred by Juddmonte Farms Ltd
Colours EMERALD GREEN, dark green epaulettes & sleeves, dark green cap
Bought for 20,000Gns at the July sales and probably best watched on her stable debut Probable SP: 33/1
Career record 5 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €3,927
Slight Of Foot (GB) -- Handicap Rating 73
George Wood 8.12 (BK) 11L hd 1/2L 4th to Great Dream (GB) 9.12 FFOS LAS 17 JUN 6rn hcp (66-85)7f 80yds Sft
Hector Crouch 9.2 12L 9th of 13 to Lord Britain (GB) 9.4 KEMPTON PARK 27 MAY hcp (66-85)7f AWT
Callum Rodriguez 9.3 5L 6th of 9 to Luansobe (GB) 9.3 WOLVERHAMPTON 17 APR 7f 36yds Std
8 TEMPLENOE (Ire)
Mrs Jane Rowlinson
Owner
J A Stack TIPPERARY
Trainer
Andrew Slattery Jockey
107
Age 3 Draw 11
Recent Finishes 6-653 Weight 9-07
Breeding g Bay by Magna Grecia - Drumquina (Holy Roman Emperor)
Bred by Mrs T Stack and Mrs Jane Rowlinson Colours PINK, grey hooped sleeves, pink cap
Down 6lb to 73 after Bellewstown but even at that he might need to come down a little more Probable SP: 20/1
Career record 4 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,216 Templenoe -- Handicap Rating 73
8/1 Andrew Slattery 9.6 7 1/2L 5th of 13 to Lewis Carroll 9.6 CUR 28 MAR mdn 7f Sft/Hvy 6/1Fav Seamie Heffernan 9.5 11L 6th of 23 to Victory Tip 9.5 CUR 15 MAR mdn 1m Hvy
7.15pm RACE 5
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SAGASTI (Ire)
Khalifa Bin Obood Al Falasi
Owner
M D O’Callaghan KILDARE
Trainer
Colin Keane Jockey
Visor, 15
Age 3 Draw 2
Recent Finishes 83-6302
Weight 9-06
Breeding f Chesnut by Supremacy - Nurse Nightingale (Nathaniel)
Bred by D G Iceton
Colours BLACK, gold cap, black diamond
Dundalk second; well drawn if she can get a prominent sit and one of the each-way players Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 7 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €5,582
Sagasti -- Handicap Rating 72
9/1 HR70 Dylan Browne McMonagle 10.0 (V) 1/2L 2nd to Bullet Bourbon 8.12 DUN 12 JUL 11rn hcp 7f Std
16/1 HR70 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.9 (V) 10L 16th of 18 to Caitouna 9.6 FAIR 1 JUL Ext hcp 7f Gd 14/1 HR69 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.13 1 1/4L hd 3rd to Gilts 8.4 GOW 12 JUN 12rn Ext hcp 7f Yld
10 GIRL BEAR (Ire)
Donnchadh Doyle
Owner
Jack Foley CARLOW
Trainer
Billy Lee
Jockey 26
Age 3 Draw 1
Recent Finishes 3-7937
Weight 9-04
Breeding f Bay by Kodi Bear - Elusive Girl (Elusive City)
Bred by Blackwater Bloodstock Ltd
Colours WHITE & YELLOW QUARTERED, yellow chevrons on sleeves, hooped cap
No run at Fairyhouse; plum draw for a filly likely to go forward and certainly respected Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 5 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €3,206 Girl Bear -- Handicap Rating 70
11/2 HR71 Billy Lee 8.13 3 3/4L 7th of 11 to Treasure Rose 9.11 FAIR 1 JUL Ext hcp 6f Gd
33/1 HR72 Luke McAteer 10.0 3/4L 1 1/2L 3rd to Cisterna 8.13 ROS 11 MAY 14rn Ext hcp 7f 111yds Gd
66/1 Luke McAteer 9.3 22L 9th of 11 to Wild Bessie 9.3 CK 4 APR mdn 7f Sft
11 COINCIDENTAL GLORY (Ire)
Cyril McMullan & J Fairhurst
Owner
Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN
Trainer
Adam Caffrey
Jockey 16
Age 3 Draw 8
Recent Finishes 504632
Weight 8-13
Breeding g Chesnut by Cotai Glory - Coincidently (Acclamation)
Bred by Tom Radley Colours RED, emerald green panel & sleeves, red cap
Recent second at Navan franked by the winner at Leopardstown; should not be far away Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 18 runs, 1 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 5 %Prize-money earned €20,565 Coincidental Glory 1 flat win €6,785.00 D -- Handicap Rating 65
13/2 HR65 Declan McDonogh 9.3 1 1/4L 2nd to Gotta Catch’em All 9.6 NAV 11 JUL 15rn Ext hcp 5f 180yds Gd
13/2 HR66 Adam Caffrey 9.1 1/2L 2 3/4L 3rd to Zenford 9.13 LIM 19 JUN 6rn Ext hcp 7f Sft 8/1 HR67 Adam Caffrey 9.1 4L 6th of 12 to Midnight Dusk (GB) 9.11 FAIR 12 JUN Ext hcp 6f Gd
12 DERVO ANNIE (Ire)
J Dervan
Owner Ms Claire O’Connell MEATH
Trainer
Rory Cleary Jockey 14
Age 3 Draw 10
Recent Finishes 721526 Weight 8-11
Breeding f Bay by Bungle Inthejungle - Apple Anni (Fast Company)
Bred by Mrs Natalie Gilligan Colours BLACK & EMERALD GREEN HOOPS, black & red hooped sleeves, white & emerald green quartered cap In good form but has gone up 11lb and will need a career best effort here Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 9 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 11 %Prize-money earned €10,403
Dervo Annie 1 flat win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 63 11/1 HR63 Rory Cleary 8.11 4 1/2L 6th of 8 to Johnny Soda 10.0 KILL 13 JUL Ext hcp 1m 20yds Gd 16/1 HR60 Rory Cleary 8.13 1/2L 2nd to Caitouna 9.6 FAIR 1 JUL 18rn Ext hcp 7f Gd 100/30Fav HR60 Jack Kearney 9.4 4 3/4L 5th of 11 to Alex Belardo 10.0 DRYL 19 JUN hcp (0-60)6f 214yds Sft
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IMNOTLEAVINYOU (Ire)
Heads Or Harps Syndicate
Owner
Michael Mulvany MEATH
Trainer
Wesley Joyce (3) Jockey
TStrap, 24
Age 3 Draw 3
Recent Finishes 291550 Weight 8-09
Breeding f Bay by Dawn Approach - Amhrasach (Teofilo)
Bred by Martina & Dermot Carroll
Colours EMERALD GREEN, white star, orange & white striped sleeves, orange cap
Broke his duck in a 7f handicap at Limerick last month; not as effective off her new mark Probable SP: 33/1
Career record 15 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 6 %Prize-money earned €13,408
Imnotleavinyou 1 flat win €5,900.00 D -- Handicap Rating 61
5/1 HR62 Declan McDonogh 8.11 (TS) 20L 12th of 14fn, 15rn to Bay Of Dreams 9.5 BELW 3 JUL Ext hcp 7f 195yds Gd 16/1 HR62 Wesley Joyce 8.12 (TS) 2 1/4L 5th of 18 to Caitouna 9.6 FAIR 1 JUL Ext hcp 7f Gd 7/4Fav HR62 J.M. Sheridan 9.6 (TS) 4 1/4L 5th of 12 to Gilts 8.4 GOW 12 JUN Ext hcp 7f Yld
14 COOLSHINE (Ire)
K A Heffernan Owner
K A Heffernan GALWAY Trainer Nathan Crosse Jockey 7
Career record 4 runs
Age 3 Draw 15 Recent Finishes 9009 Weight 8-08
Breeding g Bay by Dandy Man - Lus Na Greine (Pour Moi)
Bred by M Glynn, M Connolly & S O’Flaherty Colours YELLOW, white & emerald green hooped sleeves, white cap, emerald green diamond
Well beaten on his handicap debut at Ballinrobe last week; makes little appeal Probable SP: 66/1
Coolshine -- Handicap Rating 60
50/1 HR64 Rory Cleary 9.12 9 1/2L last of 9 to Nephin Mountain 8.6 BAL 20 JUL Ext hcp 1m 1f 135yds Gd/Yld
300/1 James Ryan 9.8 26L 10th of 15 to Bamako Beach 9.8 FAIR 8 JUL mdn 7f Gd
250/1 Nathan Crosse 9.8 10L 11th of 15 to Listentodwindblow 9.8 NAAS 24 JUN mdn 1m Gd
The Clayton Hotel Galway Handicap
15
UNFAMILIAR (Ire)
Kevin John Smith
Owner
Kevin Michael Smith MEATH
Trainer
Chris Hayes
Jockey 47
Age 3 Draw 4
Recent Finishes 888851
Weight 8-07
Breeding f Grey by Phoenix of Spain - Too Familiar (Clodovil)
Bred by Iris Sageder
Colours WHITE, black panel, halved sleeves, quartered cap
Limerick winner is 3lb wrong here but should get a good pace to aim at and could go well Probable SP: 16/1
Career record 8 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 12 %Prize-money earned €6,220
Unfamiliar 1 flat win €5,900.00 D -- Handicap Rating 56
7/1 HR52 Chris Hayes 8.12 won ns 1L from Concaire 9.2 and Dinamine 9.5 LIM 10 JUN 13rn hcp (0-60)7f Yld 1min 34.2sec
9/1 HR52 Gary Carroll 9.2 4 3/4L 5th of 17 to I’m Spartacus 9.10 FAIR 5 JUN hcp (0-60)6f Gd 10/1 HR55 Billy Lee 9.8 (H) 8 3/4L 8th of 12 to Chirac 9.8 GOW 22 APR hcp (0-60)7f Sft
Blinkers ON No. 4 Visor ON No. 9 T/S ON No. 13
Long Handicap Unfamiliar Ire 8-04(116)
Last Year 1st It’sneverjustone, 2nd Nyman, 3rd Highbury See See TRAINER David Loughnane (in GB) WEIGHT 137 TIME 1 min. 32.4 sec. GOING Yielding BETTING FORECAST 10-11 Dancing Saxon, 8 Motta Alta, Nazario, 10 Coincidental Glory, Sagasti, 12 Expert Dancer, Girl Bear, 16 Dervo Annie, Unfamiliar, 20 Caitouna, Templenoe, 33 Final Boss, Imnotleavinyou, Slight Of Foot, 66 Coolshine
RACE RESULT
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The Grá Chocolates Handicap of €20,000
(Generously sponsored by Grá Chocolates)
An extended handicap for three years old only (90 = 10st)
About 1m4f84y Starting from stalls. 7.50pm
RACE 6 PREDICTOR
The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
PREDICTION: THEMIS
RACE VERDICT
The step up to 1m4f should suit VANTAGE CODE who has a good chance of reversing Roscommon form with Nermal. He could be tested by the unexposed Sharkeyboy who makes his handicap debut after three runs below 1m2f. Darius Dark has been highly progressive over this trip but might struggle to confirm previous form with Nod Of Approval. A 14lb rise may anchor Limerick winner Themis [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post
Bred by Suroben Ltd & Summerhill B’Stock Colours WHITE, black spots, white sleeves, white cap, black spots
Consistent apart from a poor Navan run, bounced back to win a 1m5f handicap at Down Royal Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 6 runs, 2 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 33 %Prize-money earned €91,520 Madbadanddangerous 2 flat wins €73,650.00 -- Handicap Rating 89
18/1 HR83 Gavin Ryan 8.9 won 3/4L 1L from Pierre Grosse (GB) 8.2 and
The Grá Chocolates Handicap
3
THEMIS (Ire)
Mrs A M O’Brien
Owner
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY
Trainer
Dylan Browne McMonagle Jockey 16
Age 3 Draw 5
Recent Finishes 0-70911
Weight 9-13
Breeding f Bay by Sottsass - War Goddess (Champs Elysees)
Bred by Whisperview Trading Ltd
Colours ORANGE, royal blue hoop, royal blue armlet, orange cap
Backed up Limerick maiden win with emphatic handicap win at same venue, up a punitive 14lb Probable SP: 13/2
Career record 6 runs, 2 wins Strike-Rate 33 %Prize-money earned €15,903
7/4Fav HR74 Dylan Browne McMonagle 10.0 won 4L 1/2L from Maxminelli 9.9 and Hassaniya 9.9 LIM 11 JUL
17/2 HR65 J.M. Sheridan 9.2 won 4 1/4L 1 1/4L from Blissful Bonita 9.2 and Royal Sapphire 9.7 LIM 19 JUN 12rn
25/1 HR66 Dylan Browne McMonagle 9.10 22L 9th of 13 to Only One Scobie 9.1 LEP 4 JUN Ext hcp 1m Sft/Hvy
4 SIR BENJI (Ire)
Brendan Rogers Owner
Gavin Cromwell MEATH Trainer
Gary Carroll Jockey 23
Age 3 Draw 3
Recent Finishes 135
Weight 9-10
Breeding g Bay by Sottsass - Boundless Joy (Montjeu)
Bred by Mrs Renata Coleman
Colours BLACK, yellow stars, yellow sleeves, yellow cap, black star
Maiden win was over 1m2f on heavy, two subsequent runs have been over shorter trips Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 33 %Prize-money earned €17,870 Sir Benji 1 flat win €14,725.00 -- Handicap Rating 85
20/1 HR86 Robert Whearty 9.0 4 1/4L 5th of 6 to L L Koulsty 8.9 NAAS 4 JUL 7f Gd
5/1 Gary Carroll 9.10 2 1/4L 3 1/2L 3rd to Nil Bua Gan Dua (USA) 9.5 ROS 11 MAY 5rn 1m 2f 95yds Gd 14/1 Gary Carroll 9.8 won 2 3/4L 1 1/2L from Forty Six A 9.3 and Karrygrant 9.8 NAV 30 MAR 13rn mdn 1m 2f Hvy 2min 20.8sec
5 SHARKEYBOY (Fr)
Creighton Family Owner
W P Mullins CARLOW
Trainer
Billy Lee Jockey 56
Age 3 Draw 10
Recent Finishes 52-5 Weight 9-09
Breeding g Bay by Zarak - Val Bever (Denon)
Bred by S A R L Haras De Saint Julien & Mme Regula Vannod Colours ROYAL BLUE, emerald green triple diamond, emerald green diamonds on cap
Has qualified for a mark with three runs below 1m2f, this trip could bring improvement Probable SP: 6/1
Career record 3 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €5,142 Sharkeyboy (FR) -- Handicap Rating 84
2/1 Colin Keane 9.8 6 1/4L 5th of 15 to Confused 9.8 GOW 1 JUN mdn 1m 1f 120yds Yld
15/2 J.M. Sheridan 9.5 hd 2nd to Ex Animo 9.5 LEP 18 OCT 25 11rn mdn 1m Yld
8/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.7 8L 5th of 8 to South Island 9.7 CUR 28 SEP 25 mdn 1m 1f Yld/Sft
6
DARIUS DARK (Ire)
Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd Owner
J P Murtagh KILDARE Trainer Ben Coen Jockey
CPiece, 31
Age 3 Draw 14
Recent Finishes 09-0111 Weight 9-07
Breeding g Bay by Dark Angel - Cailini Alainn (Danehill Dancer) Bred by Newtown Anner Stud Colours BEIGE, dark blue cross of lorraine & sleeves, dark blue cap, beige star
Completed a hat-trick of 1m4f handicap wins at the Curragh, further progress is feasible Probable SP: 6/1
Career record 6 runs, 3 wins Strike-Rate 50 %Prize-money earned €38,285 Darius Dark 3 flat wins €38,285.00 -- Handicap Rating 82
3/1Fav HR74 Rory Mulligan 8.6 (CP) won nk 1/2L from Keepsgettingbetter 8.11 and Celtic Druid 8.6 CUR 26 JUN 14rn Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Frm 2min 33.1sec 7/2 HR68 Ben Coen 9.0 won 1/2L 1/2L from Bay Of Stars (GB) 9.8 and Keepsgettingbetter 9.6 LEP 10 MAY 8rn Ext
11/2 HR63 Rory Mulligan 8.6 won 1/2L nk from Nod Of Approval 9.5 and Yousaynothingatall 9.12 CK 24 APR 8rn
7 SO MUST I (Ire)
Thoroughbred Alliance Syndicate
Owner
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY
Trainer
Shay Wallace (7) Jockey
CPiece, 13 Age 3 Draw 12
Recent Finishes 616444
Weight 9-05
Breeding f Chesnut by Sottsass - Adana (Le Havre)
Bred by Adana Partnership Colours DARK GREEN, grey sash, grey cap
AW winner, not beaten far in fourth at Killarney, Themis probably the stable’s best hope Probable SP: 14/1
Career record 8 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 12 %Prize-money earned €11,945 So Must I 1 flat win €7,670.00 -- Handicap Rating 80
Breeding g Bay by Lope Y Fernandez - She’s So Flawless (Fastnet Rock) Bred by Petches Farm Ltd Colours RED, white sash, white seams on sleeves, white cap, red star Battled well to win at Navan on first outing for the stable, 9lb rise may anchor him Probable SP: 10/1 Career record 5 runs, 1 wins Strike-Rate 20 %Prize-money earned €8,835 Admiral Will Brown (GB) 1 flat win €8,835.00 -- Handicap Rating 78 10/1 HR64 Wesley Joyce 8.4 won 3/4L 2 1/4L from Letiza 9.3 and Felix Somary
9
NERMAL (Ire)
Joe Bolger
Owner
Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY
Trainer
Andrew Slattery Jockey
Age 3
27
Draw 15
Recent Finishes 52231
Weight 9-03
Breeding g Bay by James Garfield - Daring Life (Cape Cross)
Bred by Rathbarry Stud
Colours DARK BLUE, white chevron & sleeves, striped cap
Consistent in maidens, beat Vantage Code on handicap debut, may struggle to uphold form Probable SP: 10/1
Career record 5 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 20 %Prize-money earned €16,163
Nermal 1 flat win
€8,835.00 -- Handicap Rating 78
5/2Fav HR72 Ben Coen 9.6 won 2 1/2L 1/2L from Vantage Code 9.2 and Ella’s Gold 8.6 ROS 30 JUN 10rn Ext hcp 1m 2f 63yds Gd 2min 14.3sec
4/5Fav HR72 Andrew Slattery 9.8 1/2L nk 3rd to Wonderfulwonderful 9.12 BAL 22 JUN 6rn mdn 1m 1f 163yds Yld 9/1 Declan McDonogh 9.8 1 1/4L 2nd to Teologia (FR) 9.3 DRYL 29 MAY 11rn mdn 1m 2f 109yds Gd
NOD OF APPROVAL (Ire)
John P McManus
Owner
Mrs John Harrington KILDARE
Trainer
Keithen Kennedy (5) Jockey
31
Age 3 Draw 13
Recent Finishes 55-6205
Weight 9-00
Breeding g Bay by Ten Sovereigns - Round of Applause (Galileo)
Bred by Mrs Noreen McManus
Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, emerald green cap, white star
Second to Darius Dark at Cork in April, close fifth behind the same rival at the Curragh Probable SP: 8/1 Career record 8 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €4,642
Nod Of Approval -- Handicap Rating 75
13/2 HR74 Keithen Kennedy 8.8 1 3/4L 5th of 14 to Darius Dark 8.6 CUR 26 JUN Ext hcp 1m 4f Gd/Frm 9/4 HR74 Shane Foley 8.12 12L 11th of 14 to Our Lucky Lady 8.5 LIM 10 JUN Ext hcp 2m 1f Yld 11/2 HR71 Shane Foley 9.5 1/2L 2nd to Darius Dark 8.6 CK 24 APR 8rn Ext hcp 1m 4f 25yds Gd/Yld
11 MISTY COVE (Ire)
Wheels On The Tram Syndicate
Owner
Gavin Cromwell MEATH
Trainer
Robert Whearty Jockey 10
Age 3 Draw 9
Recent Finishes 4-3105
Weight 8-13
Breeding f Bay by Inns of Court - Music Pearl (Oratorio)
Bred by B Kennedy & Mrs Ann Marie Kennedy Colours DARK BLUE, white star, royal blue sleeves, dark blue cap
Unplaced over hurdles at Killarney, in rear at Down Royal in May after Sligo win Probable SP: 14/1
17/2 HR74 Gary Carroll 9.6 20L 11th of 12 to Harmani 9.3 DRYL 29 MAY Ext hcp 1m 2f 109yds Gd
13/2 HR71 Billy Lee 9.13 won 2L nk from Wipeawayyourtears 8.5 and Pliny 9.4 SLGO 3 MAY 9rn Ext hcp 1m 2f
12 FITS PERFECT (Ire)
John P McManus Owner
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY Trainer
J M Sheridan Jockey
93
Age 3 Draw 7
Recent Finishes 509-0
Weight 8-12
Breeding c Bay by Camelot - Fits Like A Glove (Galileo)
Bred by Mrs Noreen McManus
Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap
Failed to improve at Limerick in his first handicap, premature to write off all the same Probable SP: 12/1 Career record 4 runs Prize-money earned €342
Fits Perfect -- Handicap Rating 73
14/1 HR75 Gary Halpin 9.5 10L 12th of 14fn, 15rn to Monvoe 8.7 LIM 25 APR Ext hcp 1m 50yds Yld
50/1 J.M. Sheridan 9.7 13L 9th of 12 to Proposition 9.7 here 27 OCT 25 mdn 7f Sft/Hvy 33/1 Declan McDonogh 9.5 21L last of 11 to Ex Animo 9.5 LEP 18 OCT 25 mdn 1m Yld
13
RYEFIELD DASHER (Ire)
Seamus Kiernan Owner
Thomas Gibney MEATH Trainer
Nicola Burns (5) Jockey
29
Age 3 Draw 4
Recent Finishes 045-60
Weight 8-10
Breeding g Bay by Time Test - Malinka (Pivotal)
Bred by Moyglare Stud Farm
Colours ROYAL BLUE, white chevron, hooped sleeves, white cap, royal blue stars
Definite promise at two, hard to be confident after his opening handicap attempts Probable SP: 25/1
Career record 5 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,651
Ryefield Dasher -- Handicap Rating 71
66/1 HR74 Wesley Joyce 8.4 11L 14th of 16 to King Of Earth (GB) 9.1 CUR 28 JUN Ext hcp 1m 1f Gd 10/1 HR75 Nicola Burns 9.2 12L 6th of 7 to How’sthebai 9.12 LEP 4 JUN
14/1 Nicola Burns 9.2 11L 5th of 20 to James J Braddock (GB) 9.4
14 VANTAGE CODE (Ire)
Mrs A F Mee
Owner
Emmet Mullins CARLOW
Trainer
Wayne Lordan Jockey
1m Hvy
27
Age 3 Draw 11
Recent Finishes 667-072
Weight 8-08
Breeding g Bay by Ghaiyyath - Vedouma (Dalakhani)
Bred by Emmet Mullins
Colours EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, slvs. reversed, quartered cap
Took a step in the right direction when second at Roscommon, will be fully primed for this Probable SP: 9/2
Career record 6 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €3,263
Vantage Code -- Handicap Rating 69
5/1 HR68 Leigh Roche 9.2 2 1/2L 2nd to Nermal 9.6 ROS 30 JUN 10rn
hcp 1m 2f 63yds Gd 14/1 HR72 Ben Coen 9.4 13L 7th of 12 to Harmani 9.3 DRYL 29
hcp 1m 2f
Gd 18/1 HR74 Gary Carroll 9.7 11L 11th of 13 to Arctic
The Grá Chocolates Handicap
15
SOLAS NA GEALAI (Ire)
Mrs J S Bolger Owner
J S Bolger CARLOW Trainer
N G McCullagh Jockey
Career record 3 runs
31
Age 3 Draw 2
Recent Finishes 778
Weight 8-07
Breeding f Bay by Teofilo - Oiche Ghealai (Galileo)
Bred by J S Bolger
Colours WHITE, purple panel, check cap
Has not shown enough in three outings in maidens to suggest she can feature Probable SP: 20/1
Solas Na Gealai -- Handicap Rating 67
100/1 Declan McDonogh 9.3 13L 8th of 11 to Wyman 9.8 CUR 26 JUN mdn 1m 2f Gd/Frm
25/1 Declan McDonogh 9.3 18L 7th of 10 to Charm Of Venice (GB) 9.3 DRYL 20 JUN mdn 1m 2f 96yds Sft
40/1 Declan McDonogh 9.1 7 3/4L 7th of 9 to Arrietty 9.1 CUR 3 JUN mdn 1m 4f Yld
Cpiece ON No. 2, 6, 7
Long Handicap Solas Na Gealai Ire 8-06(118)
Last Year 1st Kilmeaden, 2nd Starford, 3rd Bear Creek
TRAINER Donnacha Aidan O’Brien WEIGHT 127 TIME 2 min. 51.2 sec. GOING Yielding
BETTING FORECAST 9-2 Vantage Code, 6 Darius Dark, Sharkeyboy, 13-2 Themis, 8 Madbadanddangerous, Nod Of Approval, 10 Admiral Will Brown, Nermal, 12 Confused, Fits Perfect, Sir Benji, 14 Misty Cove, So Must I, 20 Solas Na Gealai, 25 Ryefield Dasher
race sponsor at www.grachocolates.com
The Ray Dooley Monami Construction Flat Race of €17,000
(Generously sponsored by Monami Construction)
An I.N.H. flat race for four years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles)
About 2m130y
RACE 7 PREDICTOR
The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)
PREDICTION: POWER OF KNOWLEDGE
RACE VERDICT
There is bound to be plenty of interest in Power Of Knowledge, a Camelot gelding out of Annie Power. However, the experience gained by TEOFIL at the Punchestown festival may give him an edge. Point winner Prime Contender, last month’s Punchestown second Which Flannerys, and newcomer Dreams Are Forever add notable depth to this event. [Alan Sweetman] Source: Racing Post
SELECTION: TEOFIL Next Best: Which Flannerys
CONOR’SALWAYSRIGHT (Ire)
GVD Syndicate Owner
P J Rothwell WICKLOW
Trainer
Mr D O’Connor Jockey
Probable SP:
2 DDAKJI (Ire)
M Anthony Murphy
Owner
Conor Houlihan WATERFORD
Trainer
Mr B T Stone (7) Jockey
Career record 1 runs
Age 4
Recent Finishes Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Kew Gardens - Meri Devie (Spirit One)
Bred by Mary M Brennan Colours RED, yellow cross sashes, black cap, yellow star
210
Age 4
Recent Finishes 0Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Blue Bresil - Glentrasna View (Sholokhov)
Bred by Sonny Cotter Colours DARK BLUE, orange epaulettes, light blue sleeves, orange armlet, light blue cap, orange star
Flopped when well fancied for an academy hurdle at Leopardstown last winter, may do better Probable SP: 25/1
The Ray Dooley Monami Construction Flat Race
3
DREAMS ARE FOREVER (Ire)
Anthony O’Gorman
Owner
Noel Meade MEATH
Trainer
Mr Finn Tegetmeier (7) Jockey
4
Age 4
Recent Finishes Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Court Cave - Victorine (Un Desperado)
Bred by Kenneth Parkhill
Colours EMERALD GREEN, white sleeves, orange stars, white cap, orange stars
Brother to Grade 1 hurdle winner City Island, dam has a fine overall record, interesting Probable SP: 8/1
HILL SILVER (Ire)
Paul Clarke
Owner
Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH
Trainer
5
Age 4
Recent Finishes 4
Weight 11-10
Mr D McGill (7) Jockey 79
Breeding g Bay by Hillstar - Silver Pearl (Authorized)
Bred by Mr Jonathan Deacon
Colours BLACK & WHITE HALVED, sleeves reversed, white cap, black spots
Remote fourth on debut at Killarney in May, considerable improvement needed Probable SP: 20/1
LANESPARK (Ire)
Watchman Racing
Owner
Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY
Trainer
Mr A P Ryan (5) Jockey
Age 4
Recent Finishes Weight 11-10
Breeding g Brown by Poet’s Word - Doyen’s Glory (Doyen)
Bred by Brian Griffin Colours PURPLE, pink hoop, purple sleeves, pink cap
Brother to Nicky Richards-trained debut bumper winner Poet’s Whisper, in good hands Probable SP: 12/1
6 POWER OF KNOWLEDGE (Ire)
John P McManus & Mrs John Magnier
Owner
W P Mullins CARLOW
Trainer
Mr P W Mullins
Jockey
Age 4
Recent Finishes Weight 11-10
Breeding c Bay by Camelot - Annie Power (Shirocco)
Bred by Coolmore & Martinstown Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap
Camelot gelding out of the brilliant Annie Power, dam of Davy Crockett and Mystical Power Probable SP: 13/8
7 PRIME CONTENDER (GB)
Mrs N Roden
Owner
Gordon Elliott MEATH
Trainer
Age 4
Mr H C Swan Jockey 92
Prime Contender (GB)
Recent Finishes 1 Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Nathaniel - Via Delle Volte (Motivator)
Bred by Mr & Mrs Ian Dudgeon
Colours DARK BLUE, emerald green star, diabolo on sleeves, emerald green cap
Fetched E200,000 at Punchestown four days after maiden point win, interesting recruit Probable SP: 4/1
3/1 J L Scallan won 2 1/2L 3 1/2L from Magimax and Azizi Park DROMAHANE 26-APR-26 9r6f Mdn 3m Gd/Yld
8
SHARBEL (Ire)
Mrs Sandra McCarthy
Owner
Peter Fahey KILDARE
Trainer
Mr F Maguire Jockey
Age 4
Recent Finishes Weight 11-10
Breeding g Bay by Hillstar - Silca Wings (Multiplex)
Bred by Peter & Sandra McCarthy
Colours DARK GREEN & WHITE STRIPES, green cap, white spots
Strong trainer/rider combination, others have more persuasive pedigree credentials Probable SP: 14/1
9 SOCIETY GENT (Ire)
Natalie Gilligan & Mark Watson & Brian J
O’Higgins
Owner
Paul John Gilligan GALWAY
Trainer
Mr O T Gilligan (7) Jockey
Career record 1 runs
Society Gent
79
Age 4
Recent Finishes 7
Weight 11-10
Breeding g Chesnut by Kew Gardens - Society Lady (Getaway)
Bred by J Mangan
Colours ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN HALVED, sleeves reversed, red cap
100-1 when down the field on debut at Killarney in May, can be left out of calculations Probable SP: 100/1
100/1 Mr O.T. Gilligan 11.3 41L 7th of 12fn, 13rn to Linford (FR) 11.10 KILL 9 MAY Bumper 2m 1f Gd/Yld
10
TEOFIL (Ire)
Mrs J S Bolger Owner J S Bolger CARLOW Trainer
Age 4
Recent Finishes 2
Weight 11-10
Mr J L Gleeson Jockey 90
Breeding g Bay by Teofilo - Ionsai Nua (New Approach)
Bred by J S Bolger
Colours WHITE, purple panel, check cap
Pleasing introduction at the Punchestown festival, well-related, open to improvement Probable SP: 3/1
Career record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €3,780
Teofil
7/1 Mr D. O’Connor 11.10 3L 2nd to Delamotte (FR) 11.10 PUN 28 APR 18rn Bumper 2m 132yds Yld
11
WALKINEEZY (Ire)
Exors of the Late Michael Moloney Owner
Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY
Trainer
Mr J P Sampson (7)
Age 4
Recent Finishes 6
Weight 11-10
Jockey 11
Breeding g Bay by Walk In The Park - Foxtrot Juliet (Shirocco)
Bred by Mrs Martina Doran
Colours BLACK & YELLOW HOOPS, white & yellow quartered cap
Faded after a prominent showing at Killarney, 9-2 chance then, impossible to fancy now Probable SP: 100/1
Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €99
Walkineezy
9/2 Mr H.C. Swan 11.10 12L 6th of 8 to Caislean Gear 11.5 KILL 16 JUL Bumper 2m 1f Gd
12 WHICH FLANNERYS (Ire)
Join The Dotsie Syndicate
Owner
Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY
Trainer
Mr B O’Neill
Age 4
Recent Finishes 2
Weight 11-10
Jockey 51
Breeding g Bay by Order of St George - Grianan Ailigh (Shantou)
Bred by Equispirit
Colours WHITE, orange seams, emerald green sleeves, emerald green cap, white stars
Made late progress into second behind a 33-1 chance on debut, top rider, definite chance Probable SP: 6/1
Career record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,079
Which Flannerys
7/1 Mr D.P. Davis 11.2 2 3/4L 2nd to Dee Bee Zed 11.7 PUN 6 JUN 18rn Bumper 2m 100yds Gd/Yld
13 SUNKIST ORANGE (Ire)
Kieran Callaghan
Owner
Kieran Callaghan CARLOW
Trainer
Mr D Doyle (7)
Jockey
Age 4
Recent Finishes Weight 11-03
Breeding f Chesnut by Circus Maximus - Rohain (Singspiel)
Bred by Sean Connolly Colours ROYAL BLUE & PINK DIAMONDS, royal blue sleeves, pink cap
Half-sister to Aussie Reigns a Listed scorer who also won over hurdles Probable SP: 33/1
14 WITNESS D’FITNESS
(Ire)
Maurice Sheehy
Owner
Eoin Griffin KILKENNY
Trainer
Mr R Daly O’Toole (7) Jockey
Probable SP:
Age 4
Recent Finishes Weight 11-03
Breeding f Bay by Getaway - The Princetonian (Oscar)
Bred by N Heaney & K Heaney
Colours YELLOW, emerald green chevron, quartered cap
Last Year 1st Gomez Addams, 2nd Maskarvel, 3rd Saint Clovis TRAINER Andrew Slattery WEIGHT 159 TIME 3 min. 55.4 sec. GOING Good BETTING FORECAST 13-8 Power Of Knowledge, 3 Teofil, 4 Prime Contender, 6 Which Flannerys, 8 Dreams Are Forever, 12 Lanespark, 14 Sharbel, 16 Conor’Salwaysright, 20 Hill Silver, 25 Ddakji, Witness D’Fitness, 33 Sunkist Orange, 100 Society Gent, Walkineezy
RACE RESULT
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RACE CONDITIONS
DAY 1: MONDAY | JULY 27TH (E)
RACE 1: 5.10pm
THE GALMONT HOTEL & THE GALWAY BAY HOTEL NOVICE HURDLE OF €21,000 (Generously sponsored by The Galmont Hotel & The Galway Bay Hotel). Winner will receive €12,600 (Penalty Value: €12,369), Second will receive €4,200, Third will receive €2,100, Fourth will receive €1,050, Fifth will receive €630, Sixth will receive €420. A novice hurdle for four years old only that have not won more than one hurdle race (Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles excluded) About 2 miles 130 yards €210 to enter, €21 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Penalty (Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles excluded) - Winner of a hurdle race 7lb extra.
RACE 2: 5.40pm
THE EASYFIX IGGY DALY HANDICAP HURDLE OF €17,500 (Generously sponsored by EASYFIX). Winner will receive €10,500 (Penalty Value: €10,307.50), Second will receive €3,500, Third will receive €1,750, Fourth will receive €875, Fifth will receive €525, Sixth will receive €350. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards (110 = 11st 12lbs) About 2 miles 130 yards €175 to enter, €17.50 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race after calculation of the handicap shall carry 7lb extra for each hurdle race won. Handicaps calculated 22nd July.
RACE 3: 6.10pm
THE EVENTUS IRISH EBF (C & G) MAIDEN OF €22,000 (Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series Race) (Generously sponsored by Eventus and the Irish EBF (€4,000)). Winner will receive €13,200 (Penalty Value: €12,958), Second will receive €4,400, Third will receive €2,200, Fourth will receive €1,100, Fifth will receive €660, Sixth will receive €440. For two years old colts and geldings only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible About 7 furlongs €220 to enter, €22 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 5lbs. (If the winning horse in this race is eligible for the Goffs €50,000 Bonus Series, Goffs will pay €50,000 to the winner. There are a maximum of ten bonuses available to be won. Please contact Goffs for further information). Starting from stalls
RACE 4: 6.40pm
THE CONNACHT HOTEL (Q.R.) HANDICAP OF €110,000 (RATED 70-100) (PREMIER HANDICAP) (Generously sponsored by the Connacht Hotel). Winner will receive €66,000 (Penalty Value: €64,790), Second will receive €22,000, Third will receive €11,000, Fourth will receive €5,500, Fifth will receive €3,300, Sixth will receive €2,200. An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 70-100 that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 20th July, 2026, at least one of those runs having been over a distance of eleven furlongs or more on or after 1st June, 2025 About 2 miles 179 yards €660 to enter on July 15th €440 extra if forfeit not declared by July 22nd and €110 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. Riders will receive allowances under Rule 52. Top weight after the time of declaration shall not be less than 12st 2lb and the minimum weight is 10st 7lb. This race WILL be started from stalls. Closing Date: 15th July 2026 Handicaps calculated 21st July. Weights raised by 1lb. Starting from stalls
RACE 5: 7.15pm
THE CLAYTON HOTEL GALWAY HANDICAP OF €18,000 (Generously sponsored by the Clayton Hotel). Winner will receive €10,800 (Penalty Value: €10,602), Second will receive €3,600, Third will receive €1,800, Fourth will receive €900, Fifth will receive €540, Sixth will receive €360. An extended handicap for three years old only (80 = 10st) About 7 furlongs €180 to enter, €18 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated 22nd July. Starting from stalls
RACE 6: 7.50pm
THE GRÁ CHOCOLATES HANDICAP OF €20,000 (Generously sponsored by Grá Chocolates). Winner will receive €12,000 (Penalty Value: €11,780), Second will receive €4,000, Third will receive €2,000, Fourth will receive €1,000, Fifth will receive €600, Sixth will receive €400. An extended handicap for three years old only (90 = 10st) About 1 mile 4 furlongs 84 yards €200 to enter, €20 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated 22nd July. Starting from stalls
RACE 7: 8.20pm
THE RAY DOOLEY MONAMI CONSTRUCTION FLAT RACE OF €17,000 (Generously sponsored by Monami Construction) . 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 I.N.H. flat race for four years old only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing (excluding Academy Hurdles and 3-y-o Junior N.H. Hurdles) About 2 miles 130 yards €170 to enter, €17 extra if declared to run. Weights: 11st 10lbs. Fillies allowed 7lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules.
