July 31 / 17.30 Galway

17.30

Good

Guinness Beginners Chase

  • Prize money: £8706.96
  • 2m 6f 111y
  • 9 runners
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Guinness Beginners Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

13/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 4/12-3

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten at short odds on debut in a bumper at this venue two years ago; won over hurdles at Roscommon last summer after a break; runner-up in a Listed novice here later that month, beaten by the subsequent County Hurdle second Sticktotheplan; ran out of steam on his reappearance in a 3m1f chase at Punchestown last month; likely to be at peak form now.
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1st

8

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

17:30 Galway

Vicar Street

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: W P Mullins

Beaten at short odds on debut in a bumper at this venue two years ago; won over hurdles at Roscommon last summer after a break; runner-up in a Listed novice here later that month, beaten by the subsequent County Hurdle second Sticktotheplan; ran out of steam on his reappearance in a 3m1f chase at Punchestown last month; likely to be at peak form now.

13/8

3rd

7

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 157y

14:25 Punchestown

Vicar Street

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: W P Mullins

Turned over at short odds in Galway bumper on debut in August 2024; scored on hurdles debut on next start at Roscommon (20.5f, good) in July 2025; runner up in listed novice at Galway Festival later that month; off since; dam won over fences and market can guide on chase debut after a 312-day absence.

9/4

6

29th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

17:05 Galway

Vicar Street

11st 6lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

Galileo gelding out of the very talented Vroum Vroum Mag was beaten at short odds in a bumper at last year's festival and absent until ready winner of 2m5f Roscommon opportunity maiden hurdle early this month, tending to jump left; back in trip here and part of a really strong Willie Mullins' team here.

9/2

4/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 25/4-P

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 126

Form & Verdict
Two hurdle wins in France in his early days; unconvincing chase form since his return from a long absence; made mistakes and was pulled up at Punchestown in June; previously blundered badly two out at Cork.
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1st

4

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

18:41 Galway

Ocastle Des Mottes

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Two time winner over hurdles and has racked up a bit of chasing experience, coming up against a couple of good ones; didn't quite get home over 2m6f here at the festival and the drop back in trip should suit; definite player.

2/1

2nd

5

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

17:30 Galway

Ocastle Des Mottes

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Two hurdle wins in France in his early days; unconvincing chase form since his return from a long absence; made mistakes and was pulled up at Punchestown in June; previously blundered badly two out at Cork.

4/1

4

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 55y

14:32 Punchestown

Ocastle Des Mottes

11st 8lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

One of three for trainer; dual French hurdles winner is yet to score for this yard but has run well in defeat at times, including when runner-up at Punchestown on chasing debut (2m3f, soft); returned from over a year off at Cork (2m1f, yielding) when 23l fourth behind better-fancied stablemate; makes handicap chase debut now.

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3726-2

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler over 2m4f on heavy; pick of six attempts chasing when worn down late in a 2m7f Limerick handicap last Christmas (soft-to-heavy) and when chasing home a useful sort in a Wexford beginners' event four weeks ago; trainer saddled a smart novice winner here on Tuesday.
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3rd

5

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 40y

19:48 Kilbeggan

Mickie Angel

11st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Sole win came in heavy ground handicap hurdle last year; consistent in seven chase starts; arguably career best when beaten 11l into third by Vicar Street at Galway eight days ago; drop back in trip fine and he's going the right way; good claims.

3/1

3rd

4

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

17:30 Galway

Mickie Angel

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Winning hurdler over 2m4f on heavy; pick of six attempts chasing when worn down late in a 2m7f Limerick handicap last Christmas (soft-to-heavy) and when chasing home a useful sort in a Wexford beginners' event four weeks ago; trainer saddled a smart novice winner here on Tuesday.

7/2

OUR TIP

Form: 4/410- C

Last run: 92 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Won for the second time over hurdles when taking a 3m handicap at this meeting last year; pulled up in a Punchestown festival handicap on his only run since then; trainer won this with Intense Approach 12 months ago.
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1st

1

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:13 Killarney

Ballystone

11st 12lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: John C McConnell

Dual hurdle winner up to 3m and is rated 125 in that sphere; made a sound chasing debut at Galway after 92 days away and has to be considered with improvement to come from that.

3/1

4th

1

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

17:30 Galway

Ballystone

11st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Won for the second time over hurdles when taking a 3m handicap at this meeting last year; pulled up in a Punchestown festival handicap on his only run since then; trainer won this with Intense Approach 12 months ago.

11/2

18th

12

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Ballystone

10st 8lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Won for the second time over hurdles when taking a 3m Galway handicap last August; however, is 8lb higher today in a stronger race and has to be at his best on return.

28/1

Form: 4U25-P C

Last run: 53 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Plenty of chasing experience; has failed to build on a fine second behind Intense Approach in this race last year; best of his six subsequent starts when second in a handicap at last year's Listowel festival; pulled up at Roscommon last time, early mistake may have harmed his confidence; may bounce back to pose a threat now.
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11th

8

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 80y

15:10 Killarney

Talk In The Park

11st 0lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Second in a Galway beginners chase last year and a couple of decent efforts since; some encouragement from his effort at Galway last time but more needed.

14/1

5th

6

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

17:30 Galway

Talk In The Park

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Plenty of chasing experience; has failed to build on a fine second behind Intense Approach in this race last year; best of his six subsequent starts when second in a handicap at last year's Listowel festival; pulled up at Roscommon last time, early mistake may have harmed his confidence; may bounce back to pose a threat now.

9/2

7

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

18:18 Roscommon

Talk In The Park

11st 2lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

The most experienced chaser in the field but is 0-9; beaten 11.5l off 125 in Navan handicap chase (2m4f, heavy) when last seen in December; goes well fresh but best form on good ground so wouldn't want to see much rain.

11/2

Form: 1066-6

Last run: 81 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
No luck in handicap hurdles since a Fairyhouse win in February; big task on chasing debut.
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5th

6

20th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

18:13 Killarney

Themanintheanorak

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Bumper winner got off the mark over hurdles in a Fairyhouse handicap in February; found life tougher off higher marks and was well beaten on chasing debut at Galway; others preferred.

20/1

6th

7

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

17:30 Galway

Themanintheanorak

11st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

No luck in handicap hurdles since a Fairyhouse win in February; big task on chasing debut.

50/1

6th

7

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 50y

18:07 Killarney

Themanintheanorak

11st 2lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

6lb higher than for February's Fairyhouse win but hasn't been that far away at Cork in his last two races (2m4f/3m); does look handicapped about right but has each-way claims.

5/1

Form: 5P0-46

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Useful juvenile hurdler the season before last; best run last term when fifth off 130 in a 2m4f handicap at Leopardstown; tailed off over 3m1f on chase debut; suffered the same fate over 2m at Wexford; not a betting proposition at the moment.
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7th

9

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

17:30 Galway

Wendrock

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Useful juvenile hurdler the season before last; best run last term when fifth off 130 in a 2m4f handicap at Leopardstown; tailed off over 3m1f on chase debut; suffered the same fate over 2m at Wexford; not a betting proposition at the moment.

10/1

6th

5

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Wexford

Wendrock

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Useful juvenile hurdler the season before last; best run last term when fifth off 130 in 2m4f handicap at Leopardstown over Christmas; tailed off over 3m1f on chase debut, but he's definitely not a two-miler either; headgear.

16/1

4th

8

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 157y

14:25 Punchestown

Wendrock

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

No joy since Leopardstown maiden hurdle win in December 2024; poor form in that sphere last season and not an obvious candidate for chasing on breeding; others appeal more.

7/1

Form: 245P-P

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Low-rated hurdler/chaser; pulled up in a handicap chase at Punchestown last time; out of her depth here.
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8th

11

21st Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 180y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Seventy Eight Team

10st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

0-15 under rules and was pulled up twice at Punchestown over hurdles and then fences before tailed off when out of her depth in a Galway beginners' last time; others preferred.

33/1

8th

10

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

17:30 Galway

Seventy Eight Team

11st 5lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Paul John Gilligan

Low-rated hurdler/chaser; pulled up in a handicap chase at Punchestown last time; out of her depth here.

200/1

17

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 157y

15:00 Punchestown

Seventy Eight Team

10st 0lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Paul John Gilligan

A maiden in 18 starts, four over fences, but put in three fair efforts over fences last year, most notably when second to Hit The Frame at Wexford, before being pulled up at this track over hurdles 177 days ago; 5lb out of the handicap off basement mark here but could go well.

16/1

Form: 8U06P-

Last run: 171 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner in 2023; poor hurdles form; has struggled in two outings over fences.
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2

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

17:30 Galway

Glens Sensation

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Point-to-point winner in 2023; poor hurdles form; has struggled in two outings over fences.

200/1

12

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 150y

15:55 Limerick

Glens Sensation

10st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Point-to-point winner in 2023; yet to show any signs of winning potential in eight starts over hurdles; remote sixth at Fairyhouse nine days ago.

25/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €7.30
Straight Forecast €8.43
Trifecta €31.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Vicar Street

TOPSPEED:

Mickie Angel

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Vicar Street

The Irish Sun:

Vicar Street

POSTDATA:

Mickie Angel