August 02 / 15.52 Galway

15.52

Good

Salthill Hotel Irish EBF Mares INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £8289.26
  • 2m 0f 175y
  • 15 runners
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Salthill Hotel Irish EBF Mares INH Flat Race

Runners: 15 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 034-8U

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
0-8 in bumpers but has run well in defeat more than once; stumbled and unseated at Ballinrobe 11 days ago; saddle slipped when a 3l third of 15 over C&D last September; not without a chance.
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3rd

12

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

15:40 Punchestown

Cailin Deas

11st 5lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Useful in bumpers, scoring at tenth attempt at Kilbeggan in August, beating Red Oak by 1.25l; ran to a similar level on hurdles debut at Thurles; returned from break on stable debut to be beaten 8.5l into third by Mr Master Mac at Downpatrick 15 days ago, lack of a recent run telling after going for home early; will improve and drop in trip should suit; each-way chance in first-time hood.

10/1

3rd

2

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:20 Downpatrick

Cailin Deas

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Finally rewarded on tenth bumper start with Kilbeggan win in August on good to yielding; saddle slipped when midfield on hurdles debut; unseated rider at the first at Thurles in November; first run for new yard after 183 days off.

7/1

Form: 30

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Her debut third at Wexford was a remote one; 20-1 and beaten 86l at Sligo second time up; tongue tie now reached for; others preferred.
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4

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 175y

15:52 Galway

Miss Blanco

11st 11lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: T J Nagle Jr

Her debut third at Wexford was a remote one; 20-1 and beaten 86l at Sligo second time up; tongue tie now reached for; others preferred.

18/1

7

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 2f 96y

20:28 Sligo

Miss Blanco

11st 11lb

J: Mr P A King

T: T J Nagle Jr

A distant third behind fancied runners from the Mullins and Elliott yards first time out at Wexford; open to improvement.

12/1

9

17th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:45 Wexford

Miss Blanco

11st 11lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: T J Nagle Jr

Getaway mare is closely related to useful 2m hurdle winner Asian Master, half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Asian Star; dam unraced half-sister to useful 2m-3m2f hurdle/chase winner Cup Final; interesting jockey booking for debutante.

20/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
8yo Fame And Glory mare; dam unraced sister to useful bumper winner Israel Champ, half-sister to bumper/2m4f hurdle winner Abi's Champ; likely best watched on belated debut.
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13th

7

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 160y

19:22 Galway

Peppas Dancer

11st 11lb

J: Mr E P O’Brien

T: Daniel John Howard

Sent off at 80-1 on debut at this venue last month and was beaten 39l; may need a bit more time.

50/1

5

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 175y

15:52 Galway

Peppas Dancer

11st 11lb

J: Mr E P O’Brien

T: Daniel John Howard

8yo Fame And Glory mare; dam unraced sister to useful bumper winner Israel Champ, half-sister to bumper/2m4f hurdle winner Abi's Champ; likely best watched on belated debut.

33/1

Form: 000-

Last run: 258 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Triple figure odds for all three starts and ran accordingly; impossible to fancy.
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6

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 175y

15:52 Galway

Quill Energy

11st 11lb

J: Mr K P Healy

T: Mrs Mary Whelehan

Triple figure odds for all three starts and ran accordingly; impossible to fancy.

100/1

20th

17

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:10 Navan

Quill Energy

11st 7lb

J: Mr K P Healy

T: Mrs Mary Whelehan

Tailed off in a bumper at Roscommon and never involved in a maiden hurdle at Galway.

200/1

20th

17

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:10 Navan

Quill Energy

11st 7lb

J: Mr K P Healy

T: Mrs Mary Whelehan

Tailed off in a bumper at Roscommon and never involved in a maiden hurdle at Galway.

200/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Failed to complete in three of four point-to-points; Mount Nelson mare is a sister to a bumper winner so could do better in this sphere; keep an eye on the market.
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2nd

5

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 11y

12:50 Galway

Rainbow Connection

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

0-4 in points and no closer than 18l in her three maidens hurdles, with a best RPR of 92; others preferred.

10/1

15

3rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 80y

14:36 Gowran Park

Rainbow Connection

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Point-to-point form doesn't offer much encouragement and has been well beaten in a Galway bumper and Sligo maiden hurdle most recently; needs to find heaps of improvement.

20/1

4th

6

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 111y

17:05 Sligo

Rainbow Connection

10st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Failed to complete in three of four point-to-point starts; soundly beaten in a Galway bumper in which Run For The Border finished sixth.

20/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Ruler Of The World mare, closely related to 2m hurdle winner Versin Getorix, half-sister to winners Miss Dd (6f 2yo; RPR 70) and Ataboycharlie (2m hurdle); dam 1m6f winner (70); probably best watched on debut.
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7th

5

17th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 5f 70y

16:40 Limerick

Run For The Border

11st 9lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won 2m3f maiden here a year ago and mostly consistent in handicaps this year, notably over this trip at Ballinrobe; didn't get home as well at Listowel on latest so needs to bounce back.

10/1

6th

3

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:00 Listowel

Run For The Border

11st 10lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won a Limerick maiden hurdle last October and has been mostly consistent in defeat this year, including over this trip at Ballinrobe last time; can be involved if holding her form.

7/1

Form: 7/8452 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run respectably over 18.5f on good ground at Sligo the last twice; looking exposed now and needs more to get her head in front.
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5

17th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 140y

17:30 Tramore

Sing My Story

11st 11lb

J: Mr B Aherne

T: Eamonn Francis Gallagher

Well-exposed mare; ran ten times in points without winning, placed on three occasions; second in a seven-runner Sligo bumper in July; down the field in a stronger race at Galway last time.

12/1

9

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 175y

15:52 Galway

Sing My Story

11st 11lb

J: Mr B Aherne

T: Eamonn Francis Gallagher

Maiden has run respectably over 18.5f on good ground at Sligo the last twice; looking exposed now and needs more to get her head in front.

8/1

2nd

8

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 59y

17:20 Sligo

Sing My Story

11st 11lb

J: Mr B Aherne

T: Eamonn Francis Gallagher

Competitive without winning in points and has shaped with promise in a couple of bumpers so far this season; may give the Mullins representative the most to think about.

9/2

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Great Pretender mare cost 28,000euros as a 3yo; half-sister to winners Mortlach (useful 2m-2m5f hurdle/chase), The Tack Room (2m5f chase) and Meyo (3m hurdle); dam useful 2m hurdle/2m4f chase winner; yard has won four of the last five renewals; likely to go well on debut.
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5th

3

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:02 Killarney

Some Pretender

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Debut Galway festival bumper winner last season before running solid races for third in three subsequent Listed bumpers without showing much progress; last month's hurdles debut in 2m6f Punchestown mares maiden was tame; surely capable of better, although stamina a possible issue.

5/2

5th

14

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 139y

15:42 Punchestown

Some Pretender

11st 7lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

Debut Galway festival bumper winner last season before running solid races for third in three subsequent Listed bumpers without showing much progress; tailed off in a Grade 3 contest here at the festival most recently; makes hurdling debut in a weak grade and her win came on good ground; bred to appreciate this trip; shortlisted.

2/1

8th

11

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

18:35 Punchestown

Some Pretender

11st 11lb

J: Mr Elliot Ohgren

T: W P Mullins

Had two subsequent winners behind when justifying favouritism at Galway on debut in August (2m1f, good) and solid runs in defeat in three outings since without really progressing, most recently making most when third to Belladaball (Wonderful Everyday second) in Fairyhouse mares' Listed contest early this month; looking exposed and hard to see her reversing that form on same terms.

25/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Shaped with promise when runner up in a Ballindenisk point-to-point in May; dam a sister to useful bumper horse McFabulous and a half-sister to top chaser Waiting Patiently; nicely bred and worth monitoring in the market.
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1st

2

28th Aug 2026

Good

3m 0f 50y

17:57 Wexford

Something Fabulous

11st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Runner-up on sole point start before winning a Tramore bumper last year; wasn't at the same level in two winners' bumpers after; hung left when soundly beaten on hurdles debut at Tramore after a break but can improve on that and this track should suit; penalised 8lb.

7/2

3rd

1

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:55 Tramore

Something Fabulous

11st 5lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Runner-up on sole point start before winning a 2m bumper at this meeting last year on second rules start; was poor in soft ground in a Listed bumper on sole 2026 run but has to be respected back here on hurdles debut on good ground; penalised 8lb, though.

5/2

7th

6

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Fairyhouse

Something Fabulous

11st 7lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: John C McConnell

Off the mark in second bumper, nicking it before the home turn at Tramore in August (good); two months later didn't get home as well over 2m3f at Cork when third; back from winter break with hood fitted; probably wants better ground.

12/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Vadamos filly cost 8,500euros as a foal; second foal; half-sister to 2m hurdle winner Havefunontherun; dam 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner, closely related to smart bumper and 2m4f-3m hurdle/chase winner Mossley; top rider booked for debut; check market.
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3rd

4

28th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 48y

14:45 Roscommon

Brave Lady

10st 13lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Runner-up in two of her four starts in bumpers; filled the same spot on hurdling debut in a mares' maiden at Kilbeggan; out of her depth in Listed hurdle at Galway in July; second again back in maiden company at Ballinrobe; rated 10lb below Kimi De Mai, who could be vulnerable.

5/1

2nd

3

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 215y

15:59 Ballinrobe

Brave Lady

10st 13lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Peter Fahey

Runner-up in two of her four starts in bumpers; filled the same spot on hurdling debut in a mares' maiden at Kilbeggan; out of her depth in Listed hurdle at Galway in July; big chance now in calmer waters.

9/2

6th

9

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

16:40 Galway

Brave Lady

10st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Peter Fahey

Runner up in two of four starts in bumpers; filled the same spot on hurdling debut in a mares' maiden at Kilbeggan; this is much tougher.

8/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Walk In The Park filly cost 21,000euros as a yearling; half-sister to 1m5f bumper winner Furlough Me; dam a half-sister to useful hurdle/chase winners Relentless Dreamer (2m3f-3m1f) and Charlie Stout (2m-2m4f); respected on debut.
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7

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:38 Bellewstown

Let It Settle

11st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Thomas R Hughes

Shaped promisingly when a 3.25l second at Cork in July off this mark but has failed to build on that; beaten 18l back at Cork on latest and needs to bounce back.

16/1

8th

5

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:00 Cork

Let It Settle

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Thomas R Hughes

Showed moderate form for Gavin Cromwell but the switch of stable appeared to have a big effect when runner-up over C&D last month on good (El Regalo fourth); unable to back that up at Wexford but remains of interest.

13/2

6th

4

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:30 Wexford

Let It Settle

11st 8lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas R Hughes

Showed moderate form for Gavin Cromwell but the switch of stable appeared to have a big effect on her at Cork last time when second of 23 (2m2f, good, 50-1), making up significant ground from the rear; contender with a repeat.

4/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Unseated and slipped up in first two point-to-points; beaten 5l into second when completing in a mares' maiden at Ballindenisk in May; that form looks ordinary; probably best watched.
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6th

11

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 40y

16:16 Gowran Park

Midnight Musical

11st 2lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

Runner-up in a Galway fillies bumper last year but has very much failed to build on that; two runs in handicaps give no further cause for encouragement.

20/1

9th

8

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Midnight Musical

11st 6lb

J: James Smith

T: Anthony McCann

Second runner for yard; hasn't built on her bumper promise and has been well beaten over hurdles lately so others preferred.

28/1

Form: —

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Holy Roman Emperor filly has a speedy pedigree and she never figured when sent off at 100-1 on debut at Killarney; opposable.
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8th

6

(4)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:30 Tramore

Suil Curuil

9st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: T Hogan

Opposable having trailed home tailed off in her two bumpers.

100/1

15

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 175y

15:52 Galway

Suil Curuil

11st 8lb

J: Mr T A Halford

T: T Hogan

Holy Roman Emperor filly has a speedy pedigree and she never figured when sent off at 100-1 on debut at Killarney; opposable.

66/1

16

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:42 Killarney

Suil Curuil

11st 3lb

J: Mr T A Halford

T: T Hogan

Holy Roman Emperor filly; dam 6f-1m3f winner (RPR 94), half-sister to winners Wobwobwob (useful 6f/7f) and Hackman (Listed-placed 5f 2yo), out of maiden half-sister to US 8.5f/1m2f Grade 2 winner Foxysox; yard 0-11 in bumpers last five years.

50/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Free Eagle filly; dam 1m2f winner (RPR 73), half-sister to winners Hannon (2m Flat/useful 2m-2m4f hurdle), Bold Action (bumper) and Duleek Street (2m1f hurdle); tongue tied for debut and probably best watched.
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13

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 71y

20:13 Ballinrobe

The Fitter

11st 5lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Thomas Gibney

Tailed off in the Galway bumper in which Let It Settle was fifth,; no apparent chance.

50/1

16

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 175y

15:52 Galway

The Fitter

11st 8lb

J: Mr L E Galligan

T: Thomas Gibney

Free Eagle filly; dam 1m2f winner (RPR 73), half-sister to winners Hannon (2m Flat/useful 2m-2m4f hurdle), Bold Action (bumper) and Duleek Street (2m1f hurdle); tongue tied for debut and probably best watched.

20/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Failed to complete in three of four starts in point-to-points; dam well beaten in bumpers; others make more appeal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

3

5th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Whispering Willow

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a 2m handicap chase at Punchestown in May on stable debut; has been placed in four of her six races since then; just in front of last week's Clonmel winner Hopeful Hero when second at Down Royal in August; no match for Sea Of Doubt over fences at Downpatrick; fair prospects of reversing form now.

11/4

2nd

11

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

16:28 Downpatrick

Whispering Willow

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

1-7 over hurdles and fine run at Down Royal on latest (17.5f, good) when a 3l second of 14 off 97; close third here on chase debut back in May (19.5f, gd-yld) and going left-handed may not have suited on last chase start at Listowel (hung and jumped right); big chance.

9/2

2nd

15

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Whispering Willow

10st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won off 11lb lower at Punchestown in May (2m3f, good); ran okay in a couple of chases subsequently but pretty well held off revised mark back over hurdles the last twice; tongue tie needs to eke out more.

22/1

Non-runners

Barra Rua, Clarnagh Maid

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €22.46

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Some Pretender

The Irish Sun:

Something Fabulous

POSTDATA:

Cailin Deas