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

2

(9)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 88y

19:10 Killarney

Spanish Temptress

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Richard John O’Brien

Four-time winner over 1m with ease in the ground on all occasions, including at this meeting last year; handles good ground too; has never tackled a trip this far, but just failed over 1m1f at Gowran and every chance that she will get it; big player if she does.

9/4

1st

1

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Spanish Temptress

10st 2lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Richard John O’Brien

Went up an aggregate 21lb for three handicap wins last season; unlucky in a couple of outings of late, beaten a nose over C&D (yielding) in April and just failed at Gowran (9.5f, yielding) on penultimate; solid fourth at Leopardstown (1m1f, soft; Anvika third) eight days ago and rider takes off valuable 5lb.

7/2

4th

1

(13)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Spanish Temptress

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Richard John O’Brien

Went up an aggregate 21lb for three handicap wins last season; unlucky in two of her last three outings, beaten a nose at Limerick (1m, yielding) in April and just failed at Gowran (9.5f, yielding) 10 days ago; enjoys testing conditions; another big run on the cards.

5/2

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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1st

3

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 4

17:30 Hamilton

Rizal

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: George Scott

Ex-Irish 4yo who got off the mark at the ninth attempt at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago, prevailing by 3l on his second stable start; kept on for close third over 1m3f on his stable debut and there can be optimism that 1m4f will be within range; strong claims up 7lb for last time.

5/4

1st

2

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Rizal

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Ex-Irish maiden who still has low mileage; did well to finish 1l third at Kempton (1m3f, AW; came from difficult position) on stable debut and sole start this year; interesting off same mark on return from another break.

7/4

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

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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8th

5

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Vegas Muse

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won for the second time when taking a 1m Leopardstown handicap on return; below that form at Leopardstown and Naas since; found to be lame after last time, so has to bounce back.

12/1

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

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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2nd

4

(7)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Elusive Duke

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M A Molloy

In good form this season without winning; just touched off over this trip at Gowran and a close second over 1m3f at Naas; needs to bounce back after a below-par effort at Killarney last week but every chance that he will; cheekpieces tried.

13/2

7th

12

(9)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Elusive Duke

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: M A Molloy

1m1f Leopardstown winner last year for his previous yard; recent seconds at Gowran and Naas have been over longer trips than this; holds a definite chance all the same; Oisin Murphy booked.

3/1

2nd

8

(2)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 194y

19:10 Naas

Elusive Duke

9st 6lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: M A Molloy

Leopardstown winner last year off 58 for former yard was just denied at Gowran last time, his best effort since; should go well off 1lb higher.

13/2

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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3rd

12

(2)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Dundalk (AW)

Mystic Rose

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick Magee

Been racing prominently before weakening in her races over longer trips; cheekpieces added for first outing here and half-sister won on AW.

16/1

5th

4

(5)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 109y

19:51 Bellewstown

Mystic Rose

9st 7lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Patrick Magee

Maiden has shown glimmers, including when a 5.25l fifth at Navan on latest (1m5f, good); weakened late having led that day so still has stamina to prove in first-time tongue-tie.

10/1

5th

7

(6)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:12 Navan

Mystic Rose

9st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

Maiden showed a glimmer of promise at Bellewstown in April but poor twice since; yet to prove she stays this trip and much more needed to get her head in front.

25/1

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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8th

3

(9)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

William F Browne

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: Paul W Flynn

Two Flat wins came in 2024; recent Fairyhouse run leaves him with a good bit to find but previous Leopardstown third was a solid run; visor tried now, replacing tongue-tie/cheekpieces; interesting jockey booking.

8/1

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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8th

8

(5)

15th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

16:31 Bath

Cezarro

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Max Young

0-15 and placed just once (1m2f, good to firm); well beaten in a selling handicap (1m4f, AW) on first start for this yard and it's hard to make a strong case for him.

33/1

8th

5

(4)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Cezarro

9st 3lb

J: David Probert

T: Max Young

Ex-Irish maiden who was well backed on turf here last time, when coming away with two subsequent winners; a player on that, having since been picked up from Ross Burdon for 1,800gns, but he's never been quite this far and will need to settle better.

3/1

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

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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1st

8

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:53 Down Royal

Chica Guerrera

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

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; has been showing consistent form; not sure to reverse recent form with Thrifty Of Digby.

6/1

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

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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10th

3

(6)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 190y

20:19 Fairyhouse

In The Minus

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Brian Francis Cawley

7f win at Limerick (good) last June off 5lb lower; decent fifth on seasonal return at Ballinrobe (9.5f, gd-yld); place chance on that run off 2lb lower, but poor over hurdles since.

18/1

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

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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