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BOYLE Sports Galway Tribes Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £40973.91
  • 2m 0f 175y
  • 22 runners
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BOYLE Sports Galway Tribes Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form: 04950- CD

Last run: 93 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 130

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3rd

11

(13)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 55y

20:10 Killarney

Path Doroux

11st 12lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Bumper winner and very useful hurdler/chaser on his day; lost his way last season, but could well play a hand here if he can put it together.

10/1

15th

7

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Path Doroux

11st 6lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Gavin Cromwell

Only one win from 21 starts over fences, placed seven times; a long way below his best at Cork last time and well held by third-placed Sky Lord.

25/1

Form: 05-311 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 129

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14

30th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 11y

16:30 Galway

Putapoundinthejar

10st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Fair fifth in a valuable handicap hurdle at the Punchestown festival; a shade disappointing at Listowel in June before making amends at Bellewstown; may continue on the upgrade for Tony Martin who has won this race four times in the past 12 years.

9/1

1st

6

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Putapoundinthejar

11st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Course winner on Flat in April; third behind Spy and Becasse when favourite at Listowel just over a month ago; every chance of featuring again.

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: F0-511 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 126

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1st

12

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:57 Kilbeggan

Pauls Dream

10st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Anthony Mullins

Mostly reliable in the first half of last season; enjoyed a fine spell during which she notched two wins and two seconds; bolted up at Ballinrobe in May on her second start after a break; appears fortunate to have got away with a 6lb rise; strong chance with Harry Cobden booked.

7/2

Form: 85P6-2 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 124

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2

(1)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Autumn Twist

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual-purpose sort has been soundly beaten on recent Flat runs but ran a cracker over hurdles at Bellewstown last time; chance if converting that back to this sphere.

12/1

2nd

8

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Autumn Twist

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

C&D winner last summer during a spell of good form (Flat and hurdles); unplaced in two runs on Flat since a fair sixth at 100-1 in a valuable Fairyhouse handicap hurdle in April; one place behind Putapoundinthejar then.

14/1

Form: 51410- D

Last run: 95 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 124

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4th

4

(10)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Matt Connor

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J P Dempsey

Dual-purpose performer; has won three of his last five races, two over hurdles and on the Flat at Gowran before finishing in mid-division in a handicap hurdle at the Punchestown festival; best Flat form at around 1m2f.

9/2

12th

4

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 81y

15:05 Punchestown

Matt Connor

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Dual-purpose; has won three of his last four, two over hurdles and on the Flat at Gowran on latest; raised 11lb for his latest win over timber at Naas (18.5f, heavy) in January; this is harder but he did that easily and he is ground versatile; player.

10/1

Form: 621-53 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 124

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3rd

10

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Red Glory

11st 7lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Henry De Bromhead

Fifth behind Malbay Madness at Downpatrick last month; should be sharper for the run, his first since signing off a good spell of form with a narrow Galway win last autumn.

12/1

5th

2

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:20 Downpatrick

Red Glory

11st 8lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Henry De Bromhead

Gained third win over timber by a nose when last seen at Galway in October (2m, gd-yld); raised 6lb for that; will need to be ready to rock after 231-day break off career high mark (has won when fresh before).

9/2

Form: 00-843 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 123

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3rd

2

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

18:39 Ballinrobe

Fiveonefive

12st 0lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Has recorded three of his five hurdle starts at Cartmel; below his best there last time; overall Irish form is unconvincing.

10/1

4th

2

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 2

15:37 Cartmel

Fiveonefive

11st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

3-3 here, having won this race for the last three years (good/good to soft); hasn't been in much form this year, but is 2lb lower than for last season's win and one to consider.

5/1

Form: /7309- D

Last run: 146 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 123

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No Results Found

Form: 430-10 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

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12th

7

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Spy

11st 8lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: C Byrnes

Three wins on the Flat and now 2-16 over hurdles after beating Becasse and Putapoundinthejar at Listowel; up 4lb, could feature again with Josh Williamson's claim.

6/1

1st

5

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Listowel

Spy

11st 6lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual-purpose gelding who is consistent in the main and he was returning from a lengthy break when never that competitive at Punchestown a month ago; perhaps a shade high in the weights, even if he can return to best.

8/1

Form: 120-38 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 120

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8th

3

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Listowel

Wholelotofbusiness

11st 8lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Won a novice at Killarney in October (2m1f, yielding) and probably posted a similar effort when third in a handicap there last month; solid chance off an untouched mark.

4/1

3rd

5

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Killarney

Wholelotofbusiness

10st 11lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

One of two for trainer; in decent form in the second half of last year, placing three times before gaining a C&D novice hurdle win (yielding); another positive effort when placed at Down Royal next time (2m1f, yielding) off 1lb lower; may come on for moderate return at Cork last time (2m3f, yielding).

10/1

Form: 32201- D

Last run: 92 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 119

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1st

23

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Avalo

11st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Placed five times in a row last summer/autumn on goodish ground up to 2m4f, including in big fields; sequence ended when tailed off at Cheltenham in November (2m5f, soft); place chance if her consistent form returns.

16/1

Form: 451-79 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 119

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9th

11

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Come On The Lads

11st 6lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Handicap chase winner three starts ago; won a big handicap hurdle at last season's Galway festival; probably Ballybrit-bound again; Fiver Friday appears to be the stable's main hope.

12/1

17th

16

(11)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Come On The Lads

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual Flat winner returns to this sphere for the first time since a midfield finish at Laytown in September (7f); must bounce back from a moderate run over fences at Wexford last time.

20/1

Form: /5337- BF

Last run: 118 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 119

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7th

6

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

14:25 Cork

Kimi De Mai

11st 7lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: W P Mullins

Won three bumpers when trained in France; struggled in first two starts over hurdles for this yard but decent third at Punchestown in January and best effort to date when an 8.5l third of 19 from well out of the handicap in a listed handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (2m, heavy); leading claims, though unproven on decent ground.

4/5

3rd

20

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Leopardstown

Kimi De Mai

10st 0lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

Smart bumper performer in France but hasn't transferred that to hurdles; third in a Punchestown maiden hurdle last time, but this is much tougher from 9lb out of the handicap.

33/1

Form: P0430- D

Last run: 91 days

W: 11st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 119

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10th

19

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

17:30 Punchestown

No Looking Back

10st 0lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Smart form as a younger horse but on losing run since Grade 2 success at Limerick in December 2022; a step in the right direction in a 2m Cork conditions hurdle on latest but he's unproven at this trip; 4lb wrong and hard to fancy.

28/1

Form: P/3-51

Last run: 68 days

W: 11st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 118

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11th

8

(8)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 55y

20:10 Killarney

Jetoile

11st 12lb

J: Mr J C Barry

T: W J Burke

Better chaser than hurdler, as he showed when winning a handicap chase off 120 at Ballinrobe in May; no impact in a 1m4f Tramore maiden since but this longer trip and more conventional track is more likely to suit; could go well.

20/1

6th

5

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Jetoile

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: W J Burke

Six-time winner over jumps in Britain, best known for his 2023 win in the Old Roan Handicap Chase at Aintree; ordinary form in points and hunter chases for this stable before finding a new lease of life when winning a handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe in May; asking a lot here on belated Flat debut at the age of 11.

8/1

Form: 41-521 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 117

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1st

2

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:45 Killarney

Arcland

11st 10lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual Flat winner is only 1-18 over hurdles, but has put up solid runs the last twice at Downpatrick; the blinkers worn last time are retained and can be involved, but needs more to win.

8/1

2nd

1

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:00 Downpatrick

Arcland

11st 13lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual Flat winner is 1-17 over hurdles; beaten 7l on the Flat and here (2m3f) over hurdles latest starts; needs a bit more but can go well with blinkers added.

7/1

Form: 54/0-F

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

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10

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

17:45 Cork

Minella Post

11st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas Gibney

Plenty of promise in 2024, in bumpers and maidens; his comeback run was disappointing but that was after a long absence and in a useful handicap at Punchestown; now has his tongue tied; disappointing if he doesn't leave that run behind.

7/1

Form: 17509- D BF

Last run: 230 days

W: 10st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

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10th

12

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Serienmond

10st 10lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has won a handicap hurdle (off 10lb lower) and a beginners' chase since joining this stable; modest efforts the last twice over hurdles since returning from a break; may need more respite from the handicapper.

12/1

10th

12

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Serienmond

10st 10lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has won a handicap hurdle (off 10lb lower) and a beginners' chase since joining this stable; modest efforts the last twice over hurdles since returning from a break; may need more respite from the handicapper.

12/1

Form: 0001-1 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 113

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1st

5

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Lips Freedom

11st 6lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Andrew Kinirons

Useful Flat sort on the continent got off the mark over hurdles last time at Downpatrick; got an 11lb hike for that, but goes well fresh and is still rated 90 on the Flat, so has to be respected.

7/2

Form: 40-143 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 114

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9

(4)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Berto Ramirez

9st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew McNamara

Won over hurdles at Down Royal in May but was poor in soft ground last time; Flat maiden ran well enough in defeat here as a 2yo and has a shout on his best form.

12/1

3rd

3

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:18 Roscommon

Berto Ramirez

10st 9lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Andrew McNamara

Limited Flat maiden but doing better over hurdles and after winning his maiden at Down Royal he ran well at the weights in a rated hurdle at Wexford; has form claims for sure but this softer ground might not be preferable, especially over this longer trip.

5/2

Form: -5U691 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 105

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1st

7

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

18:39 Ballinrobe

Eye Of A Tiger

10st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

Has lost her way since winning a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle last August; beaten 24l in mares' handicap hurdle at this venue

14/1

9th

10

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:48 Roscommon

Eye Of A Tiger

10st 3lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Patrick Ryan

Has lost her way since winning a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle last August; beaten 24l in mares' handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe latest (2m, good); others arrive in better form.

14/1

Form: 083-24 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

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4th

6

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 4f 65y

20:00 Limerick

Metamorpheus

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: Andrew McNamara

In the frame twice over hurdles at Kilbeggan and Downpatrick since Flat win at Sligo; up 4lb for that, same 7lb claimer aboard; chance has to be take seriously.

5/1

Betting Forcast

25/1 Path Doroux, 3/1 Putapoundinthejar, 7/1 Pauls Dream, 10/1 Autumn Twist, 22/1 Matt Connor, 9/1 Red Glory, 14/1 Fiveonefive, 25/1 Slurricane, 14/1 Spy, 22/1 Wholelotofbusiness, 9/1 Avalo, 14/1 Come On The Lads, 10/1 Kimi De Mai, 33/1 No Looking Back, 20/1 Jetoile, 12/1 Arcland, 18/1 Minella Post, 28/1 Serienmond, 9/1 Lips Freedom, 25/1 Berto Ramirez, Eye Of A Tiger, Metamorpheus