August 01 / 19.40 Galway

19.40

Soft

Arthur Guinness Handicap

  • Prize money: £8289.26
  • 1m 0f 98y
  • 16 runners
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Arthur Guinness Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 0-6821 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Has progressed since tackling handicaps, runner up at Limerick (1m, good) and then winning at Killarney (1m, yld-sft); got a 9lb hike for that and this is a better race but there could be more to come from her.
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2nd

6

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Spanish Temptress

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

Went up an aggregate 21lb for three handicap wins last season; seemed to be improving when second at Limerick in April, beaten only a nose; Curragh run eight days ago (17th of 19) was too bad to be true; 7-2 chance then, interesting to see if the market is prepared to overlook that showing.

13/2

17th

2

(5)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Spanish Temptress

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

Went up an aggregate 21lb for three handicap wins last season; continuing to improve, judged on Limerick second last month, beaten only a nose; has picked up another 2lb for that but still worth considering.

7/2

2nd

14

(12)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Spanish Temptress

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Richard John O’Brien

Went up a cumulative 21lb for three handicap wins last season; beaten 7.25l when third of 16 at Gowran on latest and dropped 1lb; has placed C&D form but may need a bit more help from the handicapper.

9/1

Form: 74-806

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Best run in maidens came on the AW (7f) last November; best effort since when returned to Dundalk (7f) on handicap debut on latest but still beaten 3.75l into sixth; needs more in new headgear combination.
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15th

11

(16)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Brosna Green

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J G Murray

No success in 17 starts, most at Dundalk; first turf run since last August and of limited appeal.

25/1

11th

7

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Brosna Green

9st 5lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: J G Murray

No success in 16 starts, 12 of those at this venue; fair fourth in a 1m fillies' maiden here in January; hard to fancy on the balance of form.

20/1

9th

9

(4)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:10 Dundalk (AW)

Brosna Green

9st 4lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J G Murray

Winless from 15 starts, 11 of those at this venue; ran well in a weak 1m fillies' maiden here last month when fourth; ran as expected when 100-1 in a claimer last time; others preferred.

25/1

Form: 5-9603

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
First-time cheekpieces (retained) elicited an improved display at Dundalk (7f) three weeks ago (Brosna Green behind); 1lb rise for that 2.25l third seems a tad harsh and his only previous turf run was poor; a bit to prove upped in trip.
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8th

9

(7)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

19:45 Southwell (AW)

Flynn Ryder

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Stuart Edmunds

Ex-Irish maiden; down the field in a couple of 1m3f events for new stable; new trip needs to make a difference.

25/1

14th

13

(11)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Flynn Ryder

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: E J O’Neill

Better for the new cheekpieces when C&D third at Dundalk in July but both turf runs since underwhelming (1m4f too far latest); return to this trip to suit so don't rule out.

14/1

6th

3

(7)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Flynn Ryder

9st 11lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: E J O’Neill

Better for the new cheekpieces when third at Dundalk (7f) but finished tailed off at Galway (1m) and doubts remain on turf; stamina issues to address as well.

20/1

Form: -06425 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Narrowly denied on handicap debut at Fairyhouse (7f, yielding) in May; raised 3lb and not beaten far when losing action late on at Tipperary last time (7.5f, gd-fm); this stiffer stamina test not certain to suit.
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4

(1)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

19:40 Galway

Mother Mara

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Narrowly denied on handicap debut at Fairyhouse (7f, yielding) in May; raised 3lb and not beaten far when losing action late on at Tipperary last time (7.5f, gd-fm); this stiffer stamina test not certain to suit.

10/1

Form: 0-5722

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Promise in maidens and has shaped nicely to finish second in first two handicaps at Gowran (1m, heavy) and Sligo (10.5f, good); 1lb lower now and yard won this in 2023; could go well back in trip if ready after three months off.
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7th

7

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Ribee

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Michael Mulvany

Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement when beating 24 rivals in the Irish Lincoln on return; not as effective over an extended 1m2f in a Listed race at Naas; back to form quickly to take second in a 1m2f premier handicap at the Curragh; this is probably closer to his optimum trip.

14/1

2nd

5

(16)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Ribee

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement when beating 24 rivals here in the Irish Lincoln on return; fine run came to an end in 10.5f Listed at Naas and he's probably better over shorter.

13/2

5th

1

(6)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 2f 125y

16:22 Naas

Ribee

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement (from a handicap low of 62 to his present 98) when beating 24 rivals in last Sunday's Irish Lincoln; suited by the ground and the only runner with race-fitness; has to be taken seriously, although others have stronger claims at these weights.

15/2

11/1

Form: 568

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Beaten similar distances in a trio of good ground maidens at 1m-1m2f; gelded and potential improver switched to handicaps; check the market.
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3rd

3

(7)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Rizal

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Showed promise in four handicap starts around 1m on turf in Ireland for Johnny Murtagh last year; new connections went to 58,000euros to acquire him in November and are quick to step him up in trip (also AW debut); market confidence could prove significant.

100/30

2

(13)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rizal

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Beaten in three handicaps but two of those efforts can be upgraded, including Galway last time where he had to challenge wide (1m, soft); in the mix.

6/1

3

(5)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Rizal

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Ran well in the circumstances on handicap debut over C&D, coming from some way back and meeting trouble; ended up third, 2 1/4l behind William F Browne; no excuses when fourth of eight at Bellewstown.

7/1

Form: 077322 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has hit the frame on her last three starts; raised 4lb for neck second over 7f at Leopardstown (good) on latest; handled easier ground on penultimate at Killarney (1m); should go well from favourable draw back up in trip in first-time blinkers.
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12th

5

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Vegas Muse

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Added second turf win when keeping on well to comfortably land a 1m Leopardstown handicap on seasonal return (1m, good to yielding); follow-up attempt under a 7lb penalty perhaps came too quickly on softer ground; up 10lb compared to her win but not discounted.

9/1

7th

1

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:52 Leopardstown

Vegas Muse

10st 4lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Added second turf win when keeping on well to comfortably land a 1m course handicap three days ago (1m, good to yielding); carries 7lb penalty now but big contender if this doesn't come too soon.

5/1

1st

7

(4)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Vegas Muse

9st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Couple of near misses here last year before off the mark over this trip at Killarney in August (good); decent run at Bellewstown afterwards (8lb higher) on softer ground; one to consider.

8/1

Form: 26-508

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Fine efforts in defeat in 7f maidens last Autumn; not beaten far in valuable sales race at Naas in October; form has dipped this year and behind a couple of these on handicap debut at Dundalk last time; cheekpieces tried.
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9

(2)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

19:40 Galway

Red Scarlet

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: R P Cody

Fine efforts in defeat in 7f maidens last Autumn; not beaten far in valuable sales race at Naas in October; form has dipped this year and behind a couple of these on handicap debut at Dundalk last time; cheekpieces tried.

25/1

2

(1)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:52 Dundalk (AW)

Red Scarlet

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Cody

Placed in two maidens last year over 7f at Leopardstown and Down Royal; out of sorts in her two runs this year when beaten by 20l in both of them; makes handicap/AW debut now in a first-time tongue-tie.

12/1

12th

13

(17)

6th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 90y

19:38 Cork

Red Scarlet

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Cody

Placed in 7f good-ground maidens at Leopardstown and Down Royal last year; disappointed when behind Adrienne on her reappearance but that was her first time on soft ground; better expected.

7/1

Form: 070-11

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Modest form in maidens last year but has won both starts in handicaps this year on testing ground at Naas (5f) and Gowran (7f); raised 5lb, moves up in trip and grade and may need softer conditions.
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11

(5)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

19:40 Galway

Dance For Chester

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Modest form in maidens last year but has won both starts in handicaps this year on testing ground at Naas (5f) and Gowran (7f); raised 5lb, moves up in trip and grade and may need softer conditions.

7/1

1st

1

(5)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Dance For Chester

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

disputed lead, led narrowly and ridden 2f out, kept on, always doing enough

11/4

10/1

Form: 005414

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at the fifth attempt in handicaps at Leopardstown (1m1f, good) in June; beaten 11l off 7lb higher mark at Roscommon (10.5f, yielding) latest and has since left Kevin Coleman; might prefer quicker conditions.
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9

(3)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 110y

16:35 Naas

Elusive Duke

9st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: M A Molloy

Leopardstown winner for previous yard off 7lb lower; claimer takes off 4lb here and he didn't get much luck on stable debut at Galway, still finishing fifth of 16; respected.

5/1

12

(16)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

19:40 Galway

Elusive Duke

9st 10lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: M A Molloy

Got off the mark at the fifth attempt in handicaps at Leopardstown (1m1f, good) in June; beaten 11l off 7lb higher mark at Roscommon (10.5f, yielding) latest and has since left Kevin Coleman; might prefer quicker conditions.

10/1

Form: 06-7

Last run: 97 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Just mild promise in maidens at 6f-1m2f for Mick Mulvany; well beaten on debut for this yard in a maiden hurdle at Tipperary; probably best watched on handicap debut.
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7th

13

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Mystic Rose

8st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick Magee

Overall form not encouraging; didn't back up okay Bellewstown fourth at Gowran when well beaten; tries this new trip and pedigree doesn't provide too much hope.

33/1

10th

3

(14)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:48 Gowran Park

Mystic Rose

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

Maiden has another run under her belt since finishing behind Bhean Saibhre at Navan on seasonal debut; needs to improve from her Bellewstown fourth.

10/1

4th

11

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 90y

19:00 Bellewstown

Mystic Rose

9st 3lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Patrick Magee

Second runner for yard; didn't show a lot in maidens; soundly beaten on handicap debut at Galway last August; better effort on return at Navan (1m4f) when staying on from rear to take sixth of 12; place chance if she gets away on terms.

20/1

Form: 1-0690 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won two claimers for Ger Lyons but has struggled in three handicaps for this yard; mark tumbling but cheekpieces need to transform.
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7th

3

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:27 Sligo

William F Browne

11st 6lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Paul W Flynn

Won over 7f/1m at two for Ger Lyons; nearly won Galway handicap off 65 last summer; hurdling debut.

25/1

17th

13

(20)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

William F Browne

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Paul W Flynn

Lost his way last season after going close in a 1m handicap at Galway in August (yielding) off 4lb higher; perhaps the break and the added tongue tie will aid a return to form.

25/1

Form: 004

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Modest form in maidens at 1m-1m2f on the AW and good ground; blinkers replace the visor worn last time; worth a market check on handicap debut.
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3rd

5

(5)

30th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:12 Lingfield

Cezarro

9st 2lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Regressive, ex-Irish maiden who's been expensive to follow on the AW this spring; below par back in headgear (left off tonight) on his return to turf ten days ago.

8/1

6th

10

(8)

20th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

19:40 Yarmouth

Cezarro

8st 13lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ross Burdon

0-12 but he has shown winning potential since joining Ross Burdon, including a second of nine at Kempton in March; each-way shout now back on turf with cheekpieces returning.

12/1

4th

6

(7)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Cezarro

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ross Burdon

Left poorly placed when longer trip was revisited 32 days ago and looks best judged on good second at Kempton the time before (1m) on just his second start for this yard; each-way claims.

6/1

Form: 07818-

Last run: 240 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won a nursery on handicap debut at Gowran last October (7f, sft-hvy); hit with hefty 13lb rise and beaten 5.75l at Dundalk (1m) when last seen in December; lacks a run and may need testing ground.
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3rd

5

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Chica Guerrera

9st 3lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Tramore 1m4f winner last August and finished the season well with placed efforts in big fields on heavy ground at the Curragh; Sligo second early last month was on very soft ground; prominent all the way before fading into fourth over 1m2f on good ground at Leopardstown last time.

7/1

4th

2

(11)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:47 Leopardstown

Chica Guerrera

10st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Tramore 1m4f winner last August and finished the season well with placed efforts in big fields on heavy ground at the Curragh; recent Sligo second was on very soft ground; would probably benefit from an ease.

8/1

2nd

5

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

15:58 Sligo

Chica Guerrera

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Versatile as regards trip; 1m4f winner last year and finished the season well with placed efforts in big fields at the Curragh, latterly over 1m; too keen on last month's return; would prefer it softer.

11/1

Form: 280412

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
First reserve; won off 53 at Roscommon (7.5f, yielding) in early July; sound effort off 6lb higher at Navan (1m2f, good) on latest; raised another 3lb and this tougher but not discounted if getting a run.
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13

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Clever And Classy

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Sole win from 17 starts came at Roscommon in July over a similar trip; several good runs since but poor the last twice and has to rebound.

20/1

12th

8

(12)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Clever And Classy

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

11lb higher than for sole win at Roscommon in July (extended 7f) and 4lb higher than for the second at Cork (7f, soft); on a tough mark and probably wants further these days.

10/1

17th

13

(15)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Fairyhouse

Clever And Classy

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: J S Bolger

Won off 12lb lower at Roscommon in July (7.5f, yielding); solid second of 21 off 60 at Cork (7f, soft) 12 days ago and raised 5lb for that; place chance again.

7/1

Form: 509612 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; off the mark in a Limerick handicap (7f, good) in June off 10lb lower; beaten a neck in a Bellewstown claimer latest (rider 3.6lb overweight); needs best but not dismissed on debut for new yard.
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5th

2

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

17:30 Ballinrobe

In The Minus

11st 7lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Flat winner (7f) on good ground at Limerick last summer; has been error-prone over hurdles; best effort when winning at Galway last October; fit from a recent Flat outing at this venue; not suited by the race conditions.

14/1

5th

3

(12)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

In The Minus

10st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Brian Francis Cawley

Limerick win last summer came over 7f (good); similar level of form hurdling (won Galway maiden), jumping has let him down of late; unproven over this far.

20/1

Non-runners

Great Mover, Casheldale Lass, Medieval Night, Summer Island, Ohmali

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €265.80
Straight Forecast €222.46
Tricast €2532.83
Trifecta €2575.40

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Casheldale Lass

POSTDATA:

Great Mover

SPOTLIGHT:

Vega's Muse

RP RATINGS (IRE):

William F Browne