July 27 / 18.40 Galway

18.40

Good To Yielding

Connacht Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap

  • Prize money: £56339.13
  • 2m 0f 179y
  • 20 runners
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Connacht Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.20
  • Place: £4.40

Form: 03-0P0

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Most recent of his five wins was in a valuable 2m handicap at Naas in October 2024; ran poorly when well fancied for this race last year, others seem more dependable; one of three in the field for his owner, Derek O'Connor rides.
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13th

7

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Comfort Zone

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Came back to form in terrific style when winning the Connacht Hotel Flat Handicap over 2m on Monday here; hasn't run over hurdles since May 2025 but can be a big player with his confidence boosted.

5/1

1st

8

(20)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Comfort Zone

11st 9lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Most recent of his five wins was in a valuable 2m handicap at Naas in October 2024; ran poorly when well fancied for this race last year, others seem more dependable; one of three in the field for his owner, Derek O'Connor rides.

14/1

11th

8

(14)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Comfort Zone

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Always behind in his two races this spring (1m2f/1m4f; ended pulled up last time) and last season was a mixed bag; however, his strong-finishing thirds last year in this race (off 1lb lower than today) and another big-field contest at Naas (2m) show that he needs a close look, particularly as some headgear (absent this season) is reinstated.

18/1

16/1

  • Place: £10.20

Form: 124/10

Last run: 54 days

W: 12st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Useful AW winner in France over 1m/1m1f; campaigned mainly over hurdles by current yard; won over 1m4f on soft at Gowran on penultimate start; big burden even with 7lb claimed.
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2nd

1

(7)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Holy See

12st 2lb

J: Ms K M Ryan

T: William Durkan

Useful AW winner in France over 1m/1m1f; campaigned mainly over hurdles by current yard; won over 1m4f on soft at Gowran on penultimate start; big burden even with 7lb claimed.

16/1

11th

3

(10)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Holy See

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Useful AW winner in France over 1m/1m1f; campaigned mainly over hurdles by current yard, winning Limerick novice on heavy over Christmas; fine first effort on the Flat for current yard when winning 1m4f Gowran handicap under today's rider in April (soft) under a positive ride; 5lb higher here but remains of interest.

15/2

1st

1

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Gowran Park

Holy See

10st 3lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Useful AW winner in France over 1m/1m1f; campaigned solely over hurdles by current yard, winning Limerick novice on heavy over Christmas, following month okay effort in similar Punchestown contest; first try at this trip on return to the Flat on handicap debut.

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: /9103- CD

Last run: 281 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Course specialist, four of his five Flat wins and both hurdle wins here; highlight when a winning favourite in this race in 2023; scored at a more modest level at last year's meeting, despite almost falling when clipping heels in the dip; rash to ignore; good point-to-point rider claims 7lb.
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3rd

4

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Teed Up

11st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Emmet Mullins

Won this 2022 & 2023 and bids for third win on the back of a fine third of 20 in Connacht Hotel QR Handicap here on Monday, staying on well after not clear run; below best on flat here on Friday, questionable whether he'll turn out for a third time this week.

6/1

5th

3

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:40 Galway

Teed Up

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Emmet Mullins

Six-time course winner bounced back to form with an excellent effort in the QR handicap here on Monday, beaten just 1.25l off 88; this trip possibly on the sharp side but loves it here and not discounted for place purposes.

9/2

3rd

15

(13)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Teed Up

11st 6lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Emmet Mullins

Course specialist, four of his five Flat wins and both hurdle wins here; highlight when a winning favourite in this race in 2023; scored at a more modest level at last year's meeting, despite almost falling when clipping heels in the dip; rash to ignore; good point-to-point rider claims 7lb.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 3/21

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
145-rated staying hurdler; good form in valuable handicaps at Aintree and Haydock in the spring; claimer-ridden when winning a 1m6f maiden at Killarney 13 days ago; could make his presence felt in his first handicap.
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8th

2

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:20 Killarney

Eagle Fang

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: William Durkan

145-rated staying hurdle, runner-up in two valuable handicaps at Aintree and Haydock in spring; second behind Gaoth Chuil in Flat maiden at Leopardstown before going one better over C&D last month; cracking handicap debut when beaten 2l in competitive race at Galway 25 days ago; 2lb rise fair and very much unexposed in this sphere.

9/2

4th

10

(4)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Eagle Fang

11st 8lb

J: Mr J C Barry

T: William Durkan

145-rated staying hurdler; good form in valuable handicaps at Aintree and Haydock in the spring; claimer-ridden when winning a 1m6f maiden at Killarney 13 days ago; could make his presence felt in his first handicap.

10/1

1st

7

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 55y

20:10 Killarney

Eagle Fang

11st 12lb

J: Ms K M Ryan

T: William Durkan

Very smart performer; acquitted himself extremely well when second in very valuable handicap hurdles at Aintree and Haydock in the spring; just outpointed by the smart Gaoth Chuil in a similar contest at Leopardstown last month for this rider; the one to beat.

6/4

11/2

Form: /108-1

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Talented hurdler, though inferior to stablemate Daddy Long Legs (first reserve); did well to win a recent Fairyhouse conditions event on his first 2026 outing; Patrick Mullins rides, but worth noting he has partnered only one of the stable's five winners of this since 2017.
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16th

7

30th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 11y

16:30 Galway

Tounsivator

10st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Did well to win a conditions event on the Flat at Fairyhouse this month on his first 2026 outing; fair fifth in Monday's big amateur race (one place in front of stablemate Too Bossy For Us); first hurdles run since fourth in this last year; could go well if recovered from Monday's race.

12/1

5th

20

(19)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Tounsivator

11st 4lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Talented hurdler, though inferior to stablemate Daddy Long Legs (first reserve); did well to win a recent Fairyhouse conditions event on his first 2026 outing; Patrick Mullins rides, but worth noting he has partnered only one of the stable's five winners of this since 2017.

11/2

1st

4

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 200y

18:15 Fairyhouse

Tounsivator

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: W P Mullins

Talented hurdler whose three Flat wins include 1m4f Tramore handicap last summer; not seen since midfield in 2m Naas premier handicap in October; another likely Galway-bound, jockey booking encouraging.

9/2

Form: 030-66

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Beaten favourite for this race last year, never looked likely to feature, 12th of 20; needs to step up on the form of two Curragh runs this season.
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14th

9

30th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 11y

16:30 Galway

Too Bossy For Us

10st 11lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

Struggled in top company after a maiden win at Punchestown in February; one place behind Tounsivator when sixth in the amateur handicap on Monday.

12/1

6th

18

(12)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Too Bossy For Us

11st 5lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: W P Mullins

Beaten favourite for this race last year, never looked likely to feature, 12th of 20; needs to step up on the form of two Curragh runs this season.

8/1

6th

6

(13)

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 76y

19:55 Curragh

Too Bossy For Us

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: W P Mullins

One of two for yard that has won two of the last four renewals; useful hurdler was well held on return to the Flat behind Poetic Sound here on latest (1m6f, yielding) but was runner up in this last year on good ground off 1lb higher; dangerous to discount.

13/2

Form: 242-43

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Showed good form in 2024 with a trio of wins from 1m2f-1m6f; runner-up in three of last four starts last term; fourth to Holy See on seasonal return at Gowran in April (1m4f, soft); another solid display when third over 2m at the Curragh.
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7th

6

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Granite Bay

11st 10lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Showed good form in 2024 with a trio of wins from 1m2f-1m6f; runner-up in three of last four starts last term; fourth to Holy See on seasonal return at Gowran in April (1m4f, soft); another solid display when third over 2m at the Curragh.

9/1

3rd

8

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Granite Bay

8st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Showed good form in 2024 with a trio of wins from 1m2f-1m6f and runner-up in three of last four starts last term; plenty to take from seasonal return at Gowran in April when fourth to Holy See (1m4f, soft), rallying again late on; one to consider.

7/1

Form: 1011-0 C

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
In rear in the Ascot Stakes after a moderate run over hurdles; breakthrough win was over 1m4f at last year's festival; showed good form on soft ground in the autumn, winning twice, including over 1m5f.
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8th

5

(16)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Glenroyal

11st 10lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

In rear in the Ascot Stakes after a moderate run over hurdles; breakthrough win was over 1m4f at last year's festival; showed good form on soft ground in the autumn, winning twice, including over 1m5f.

16/1

19th

15

(1)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Glenroyal

9st 4lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

A heavy defeat over hurdles five weeks ago was his only race since October; however, he won three of his four starts once equipped with this headgear on Flat last July-October; the furthest of those wins was 1m5f and he was well beaten trying 1m6f, but it may be rash to dismiss him as a stayer, given he's brother to Magellan Strait who won the 2023 Irish Cesarewitch (2m1f) and half-brother to Lagostovegas who won this race in 2018.

14/1

7th

8

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

17:05 Killarney

Glenroyal

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Progressive Flat handicapper last year at up to 1m5f, winning three races and now rated 93; half-sister Lagostovegas was useful 2m-2m2f hurdle winner and two other siblings successful in this discipline; seven months off.

2/1

Form: 134-14

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Two from two in bumpers; gained a second win on the Flat when readily taking a 1m6f Gowran handicap in April (soft); raised 8lb for that; needs to reverse recent Faryhouse form with Tounsivator; any further easing of the ground would help.
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2nd

7

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:20 Killarney

Light Up The Dark

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Listed bumper winner; landed 1m5f Flat maiden at Down Royal last year on good; decisively scored at Gowran Park over this tirp on soft in April and didn't get the cleanest of runs at Galway last time; may need a slight ease in the ground to show best.

8/1

9th

12

(21)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Light Up The Dark

11st 7lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Two from two in bumpers; gained a second win on the Flat when readily taking a 1m6f Gowran handicap in April (soft); raised 8lb for that; needs to reverse recent Faryhouse form with Tounsivator; any further easing of the ground would help.

11/2

4th

2

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 200y

18:15 Fairyhouse

Light Up The Dark

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Two bumper wins and was gaining a second win on the Flat when readily taking 1m6f Gowran handicap in April (soft); 8lb higher and quicker ground to contend with (has won on good).

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-2477

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose mare; only Flat win came in Leopardstown 3yo maiden (1m2f); good form this term in very competitive handicaps, second at Navan, close fourth of 15 in 2m2f Chester Cup, seventh of 20 behind a stablemate in 2m4f Ascot Stakes; most recent run was in a Group race; one of five for the stable.
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3rd

4

(12)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Galway

Galileo Dame

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Two wins and eight seconds in a 23-race career; chance would be improved by heavy ground; several of the stable's runners are more appealing.

10/1

3rd

6

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:40 Galway

Galileo Dame

9st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Best on very testing ground and was well held in the QR handicap here on Monday when 8.5l behind Teed Up; big swing in the weights with that rival but would make more appeal if the ground was heavy; cheekpieces go on.

5/1

10th

3

(5)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Galileo Dame

11st 11lb

J: Mr B O’Neill

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose mare; only Flat win came in Leopardstown 3yo maiden (1m2f); good form this term in very competitive handicaps, second at Navan, close fourth of 15 in 2m2f Chester Cup, seventh of 20 behind a stablemate in 2m4f Ascot Stakes; most recent run was in a Group race; one of five for the stable.

12/1

14/1

Form: 14/01- CD

Last run: 279 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has run only three times since her 50-1 win in this race in 2024 for this rider, also aboard for an emphatic victory over Smooth Tom in a 1m4f conditions event at the Curragh last October; lack of a prep-run could be a drawback.
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11th

9

(18)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Sirius

11st 9lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: W P Mullins

Has run only three times since her 50-1 win in this race in 2024 for this rider, also aboard for an emphatic victory over Smooth Tom in a 1m4f conditions event at the Curragh last October; lack of a prep-run could be a drawback.

14/1

1st

14

(4)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:25 Curragh

Sirius

11st 2lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: W P Mullins

Two middle-distance wins in France; had this rider aboard for 50-1 win in the big amateur handicap at Galway (2m1f, yielding) in 2024; should be sharper now following a mid-field run in the Irish Cesarewitch; this trip probably short of optimum/

10/1

33/1

Form: 0/60-2 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 4lb

10 yo Horse

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden hurdle at Sligo for Willie Mullins in August 2024; failed to win on the Flat for that stable (no Flat win since 2022); sixth in this last year for Mullins; ran respectably at Tramore on stable debut; however, that was in a claimer; tough task here.
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12th

5

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 80y

15:10 Killarney

Plontier

11st 3lb

J: Danny Power

T: Terence O’Brien

Sligo maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins two years ago; three runs on the Flat for this stable have not revealed a huge amount; best watched.

33/1

6th

4

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Tramore

Plontier

9st 11lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Terence O’Brien

Won a maiden hurdle at Sligo for Willie Mullins in August 2024; failed to win on the Flat for that stable (no Flat win since 2022); ran respectably over 1m4f on stable debut here in a claimer; not disgraced in a valuable Galway Flat handicap last time (2m1f, yielding) when wearing this headgear for the first time; dropped 3lb for that.

6/1

12th

19

(8)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Plontier

11st 4lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Terence O’Brien

Won a maiden hurdle at Sligo for Willie Mullins in August 2024; failed to win on the Flat for that stable (no Flat win since 2022); sixth in this last year for Mullins; ran respectably at Tramore on stable debut; however, that was in a claimer; tough task here.

33/1

Form: 0-0710

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Ex-Polish and German, placed in 1m2f Group races in 2024; took a while to find his level in Irish handicaps; decisively landed a gamble in a 24-runner handicap at the Curragh (1m6f, good) in May; never threatened in the Ascot Stakes; this trip should be within his range; live each-way chance.
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4th

11

(1)

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Westminster Moon

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Ex-Polish and German, placed in 1m2f Group races in 2024; took a while to find his level in Irish handicaps but decisively landed a gamble in a 24-runner race at the Curragh (1m6f, good) in May; should stay this far but never threatened at Royal Ascot (2m4f, sole start on officially good to firm) next time and weakened right out of it at Galway (2m1f) on latest, which leaves him with something to prove again.

18/1

13th

7

(11)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Westminster Moon

11st 10lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: A J Martin

Ex-Polish and German, placed in 1m2f Group races in 2024; took a while to find his level in Irish handicaps; decisively landed a gamble in a 24-runner handicap at the Curragh (1m6f, good) in May; never threatened in the Ascot Stakes; this trip should be within his range; live each-way chance.

12/1

13th

13

(11)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Westminster Moon

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A J Martin

Officially unraced on firmer than good; ex-Polish and German, placed in 1m2f Group races in 2024 before a 260,000euros sale; failed to fire last year (including one 2m1f race) but shaped nicely on second start this term and landed a gamble in clearcut fashion in 24-runner handicap at the Curragh (1m6f, good) on latest, challenging 2f out; he was ridden that day as if stamina is a strength and, despite his revised mark, is one to note.

12/1

50/1

Form: 138-28 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Best form at this venue, the scene of three of his six wins; pleasing second at Leopardstown on seasonal debut; failed to improve his weak Curragh record (now unplaced on nine visits) a month ago; highly effective over the extended mile here, this trip may stretch his stamina.
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6th

2

(5)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:18 Galway

Clear Quartz

9st 10lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Six-time winner, with there of those gained over C&D; remains 3lb above his last winning mark at Roscommon a year ago (1m4f, soft); good second on seasonal return at Leopardstown in June (1m1f, soft); below his best since then, at the Curragh, this venue, and Tramore; last two outings have been at around 2m; good C&D record is a positive.

8/1

7th

3

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Tramore

Clear Quartz

10st 1lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Six-time winner is 6lb above his last winning mark at Roscommon in September (1m4f, soft); good second on seasonal return at Leopardstown in June (1m1f, soft) but below his best at the Curragh and Galway (2m1f, yielding) since then; slowly away and stumbled in that latest outing, which was a first try at a 2m+ trip; best form on softer.

6/1

14th

16

(10)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Clear Quartz

11st 5lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: Mark Fahey

Best form at this venue, the scene of three of his six wins; pleasing second at Leopardstown on seasonal debut; failed to improve his weak Curragh record (now unplaced on nine visits) a month ago; highly effective over the extended mile here, this trip may stretch his stamina.

50/1

Form: 311-01

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Smart hurdler, 4-7 on the Flat; down the field behind Westminster Moon at Leopardstown on first outing this season; warmed up for this with an odds-on win at Bellewstown; lends substance to yard's strong challenge.
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15th

4

(6)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Lark In The Mornin

11st 11lb

J: Mr D P Davis

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Smart hurdler, 4-7 on the Flat; down the field behind Westminster Moon at Leopardstown on first outing this season; warmed up for this with an odds-on win at Bellewstown; lends substance to yard's strong challenge.

16/1

1st

1

(4)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 71y

20:23 Bellewstown

Lark In The Mornin

11st 10lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Useful jumper made a bright start on the Flat, winning this race at skinny odds last July then following up in another Q.R. race over 1m6f at Listowel; soundly beaten in Curragh handicap on seasonal return latest but this is easier and he's best treated by race conditions; obvious chance.

5/4

16th

1

(20)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Lark In The Mornin

10st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Good form on the Flat when last seen, taking third at Listowel before winning at 4-11 in a Bellewstown conditions race; more impressive was his head victory back at Listowel in September (1m6f, good to yielding); however, top weight and stable have better candidates.

14/1

Form: -46106 BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in three maiden hurdles in recent months; unappealing on recent Flat form; unplaced favourite in a claimer last time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Tyson Fury

12st 3lb

J: Tom Foley

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

In decent form over hurdles lately; poor last Flat start but is rated 86 in that sphere.

7/1

2nd

2

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Tyson Fury

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time Flat winner; useful maiden hurdle form including when a staying third in a 2m maiden hurdle at Galway last week; this trip should suit and he probably does not have to improve to land this.

Evs

3rd

7

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:02 Galway

Tyson Fury

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four Flat wins and is rated 89 in that sphere; was never involved in the Connacht Hotel handicap here five days ago; best hurdle run when second at Killarney last time, a mistake at the last costing him; should be in the mix.

5/1

Form: 206-79

Last run: 73 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Record of six wins form 27 Flat starts; uneven form in a busy campaign since a 2m win at Dundalk in January; hard to fancy against that background.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

2

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:29 Downpatrick

Jabbar

11st 12lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Gerard O’Leary

Rated 129 over hurdles and probably ran to about that mark when runner-up in a Wexford handicap hurdle earlier this month; makes his chasing debut here and clearly respected if his jumping holds up.

9/2

2nd

1

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

17:51 Wexford

Jabbar

11st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Four-time Flat winner is 1-4 hurdling, with the victory coming in a Galway maiden hurdle in 2024; 9.25l fourth of eight over C&D (soft) when last seen over hurdles in March and hasn't been at his best in three Flat runs since then; others preferred.

6/1

17th

17

(22)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Jabbar

11st 5lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Gerard O’Leary

Record of six wins form 27 Flat starts; uneven form in a busy campaign since a 2m win at Dundalk in January; hard to fancy against that background.

50/1

25/1

Form: /3802-

Last run: 279 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Eight wins (four on Flat, four over hurdles); ended last season with a Curragh second behind Sirius; confidence dented by recent form over jumps.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

18th

14

(14)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Smooth Tom

11st 6lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Eight wins (four on Flat, four over hurdles); ended last season with a Curragh second behind Sirius; confidence dented by recent form over jumps.

25/1

4

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Cork

Smooth Tom

11st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Grand sort has won four hurdles, including two small-field contests here last year; returned with a spin over fences in May; 2m3f is the farthest he's gone, so stamina for 3m is the concern.

9/1

6th

10

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Smooth Tom

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Classy hurdler 4-11 in that sphere and rated 140; ground versatile; off since decent Flat run at the Curragh in October; returns with yard in form and his half-brother Royal Hollow has won for this stable over fences; could prove hard to beat if fit.

4/1

8/1

Form: /0106- CD

Last run: 288 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won this readily last year; struggled off 10lb higher in the Irish Cesarewitch; ended the season with a fair sixth in a big 2m handicap at Naas; strong contender despite veteran status; Dara McGill's 7lb claim an asset, as was Alan O'Sullivan's last year.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Tramore

Filey Bay

10st 3lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Emmet Mullins

Dual hurdles winner has scored twice on the Flat, including over C&D; latest win was in the valuable amateur riders' handicap at the Galway festival last year (2m1f, yielding) off 5lb lower; disappointed on seasonal return in that race last time; must take a big step forward from that first run, but he has tended to do so in past seasons.

5/1

19th

11

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Filey Bay

11st 8lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Emmet Mullins

Won this readily last year; struggled off 10lb higher in the Irish Cesarewitch; ended the season with a fair sixth in a big 2m handicap at Naas; strong contender despite veteran status; Dara McGill's 7lb claim an asset, as was Alan O'Sullivan's last year.

8/1

7

(23)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 7y

16:20 Naas

Filey Bay

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Emmet Mullins

One of two for trainer; dual-hurdles winner got his second Flat win at Galway in July when an easy winner of an amateur contest (2m1f, yielding); struggled off 10lb higher in the Irish Cesarewitch last time and drops 2lb now.

18/1

20th
2 (1)
Yashin

50/1

Form: 606-00

Last run: 41 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Ex-Jessica Harrington/Michael Bell; winner at Group 3 level for his two former trainers; despite reduced mark, does not look well handicapped at this stage; stable debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

20th

2

(1)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Yashin

12st 0lb

J: Mr T Walsh

T: Jessica Bedi

Ex-Jessica Harrington/Michael Bell; winner at Group 3 level for his two former trainers; despite reduced mark, does not look well handicapped at this stage; stable debut.

50/1

14th

7

(16)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Yashin

9st 11lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Bell

Ex-Irish 7yo; won a slowly run, four-runner Group 3 over 2m here in April 2025 on his stable debut but failed to kick on and he needed to run a lot better than he did at Newmarket in early May (1m6f) to be seriously considered here; the hood and blinkers are new additions.

50/1

Non-runners

Daddy Long Legs, Highwind, Immutable

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €1326.80
Straight Forecast €664.41
Tricast €9961.41
Trifecta €5400.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Comfort Zone

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Galileo Dame

SPOTLIGHT:

Westminster Moon

The Irish Sun:

Comfort Zone