August 01 / 15.12 Galway

15.12

Good

BOYLE Sports Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £56339.13
  • 2m 6f 108y
  • 22 runners
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BOYLE Sports Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

OUR TIP

Form: 921-52 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 140

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2nd

2

11th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

19:42 Worcester

American Mike

11st 12lb

J: Tom Hutsby

T: Olly Murphy

Very smart 3m-winning chaser for Gordon Elliott in 2024/25; also scored over fences for current yard at Perth (3m) in April but beat just one when tried in cheekpieces in 2m4f handicap chase at Uttoxeter 18 days ago; reverts to hurdles off a 7lb lower mark but still has something to prove.

7/1

Form: /004-1

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 138

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1st

9

3rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

18:52 Wexford

Pinot Gris

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Smart hurdler (rated 143) at his best, albeit soundly beaten in competitive handicaps final two starts last term; bit laboured in his jumping on chasing debut at Clonmel in April (soft), but has had time off since and no surprise if he returned with an improved display; has to be considered on favoured ground.

100/30

4th

3

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 131y

18:42 Clonmel

Pinot Gris

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Dual-purpose; the best of these over hurdles (rated 143); no impact on first three starts for this yard in hot handicap hurdles; well beaten on sole previous chase start at Cork when with Gavin Cromwell but this much easier; wouldn't want it too soft.

11/8

Form: 2602-1

Last run: 69 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 136

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1st

3

24th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 2

15:28 Uttoxeter

Sir Galahad

11st 10lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Beaten favourite over C&D this month but Miss Maverick did get first run on him and he has a 5lb pull on the winner now; remains relatively unexposed over this far.

9/2

2nd

3

2nd May 2026

Good

2m 3f 207y

Class 3

15:50 Uttoxeter

Sir Galahad

12st 0lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Olly Murphy

Completed a four-timer on his first four starts in this sphere at around 2m; held his form in defeat until weakening right out of it when 40-1 at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) last month; the same distance is being persevered with but he's down in class and not out of this.

4/1

Form: U2582-

Last run: 104 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 135

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2nd

3

19th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 217y

Class 2

15:27 Plumpton

Double Powerful

11st 13lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Good second in major handicap at Kempton (2m5f) in January, putting a few non-completions (fences/hurdles) behind him; has performed below market expectations in two starts since but is a likely player provided he bounces back with usual hood removed.

7/1

8th

4

14th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Kempton

Double Powerful

11st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Six wins in 2024 but out of luck since; only third in this race last year but a sterling effort when runner-up in the Lanzarote over C&D in January off this mark and he'll be better off back at this trip after the race didn't pan out for him at Musselburgh (3m) since; respected.

11/2

Form: 21326- D

Last run: 142 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 134

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3rd

8

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Dream On Baby

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Emmet Mullins

Smart hurdles form since last seen on the Flat; won Listed event at Kempton (2m5f, good) last November; third to Woodhoh in Grade 3 at Leopardstown, second in a 3m Grade 2 at Doncaster; out of her depth in Grade 1 at Cheltenham; runner-up in all three starts in Flat maidens last season, the first over C&D; likely Galway-bound, but hard to oppose here.

8/13

6th

1

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 56y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Dream On Baby

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

Steadily progressive; won Listed event at Kempton (2m5f, good) in November; has advanced her form in defeat since, finishing third to Wodhooh and Feet Of A Dancer in Grade 3 at Leopardstown (2m4f, good/yielding) over Christmas before getting outstayed by the latter in a 3m Grade 2 at Doncaster (soft) in January; likeable but surely far more a place than win contender.

14/1

Form: /4996- BF

Last run: 94 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 132

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12th

2

(10)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Bunting

9st 10lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: W P Mullins

Poor strike-rate (two maiden wins) in Flat and hurdling spheres and he went the wrong way in his latest hurdles campaign; however, he ran well in two major Flat handicaps last season, including when third to Beylerbeyi in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, good to firm); 3lb higher today but 7lb claimer Harry Vigors is booked; like so many, he has each-way hopes.

11/1

6th

1

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

15:40 Punchestown

Bunting

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Modest strike-rate over hurdles for one of his ability, hasn't added to Limerick maiden win as a 3yo, albeit some good runs in top company; didn't land a blow in BetMGM Cup at Cheltenham on latest but previous Leopardstown fourth was a solid effort; major claims down in grade here.

100/30

Form: 63309/

Last run: 457 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 131

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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

Form: 21U-22

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 128

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2nd

1

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

18:48 Roscommon

Dani Donadoni

11st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Won a 2m3f Limerick maiden hurdle and unseated at the first in a Punchestown handicap next time; didn't jump that well and idled badly when just denied in a 3m Wexford novice last time; down massively in trip; highest-rated here but far from bomb-proof.

7/4

2nd

3

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:19 Wexford

Dani Donadoni

11st 5lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Bumper winner over 2m3f; off the mark over hurdles over the same course and trip in March at the fourth attempt, winning by a handsome margin at short odds; unseated at the first on handicap debut at the Punchestown festival; hard to be sure if he is worthy of an official rating of 130 that gives him an excellent chance here in theory.

4/5

Form: 130-23

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 128

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3rd

5

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:57 Kilbeggan

Stede Bonnet

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual bumper winner is 2-7 over hurdles; won a Tramore maiden on New Year's Day (2m1f, soft) and Ayr novice (2m, soft) the following month; failed to fire in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham; chased home an easy winner at Roscommon last month; better ground should suit, judged on bumper form.

6/1

2nd

1

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:48 Roscommon

Stede Bonnet

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual-bumper winner is 2-6 over hurdles; won a Tramore maiden hurdle on New Year's Day (2m1f, soft) and Ayr novice (2m, soft) the following month; failed to fire upped to 20.5f (soft) in the Martin Pipe at Cheltenham; off since and capable of better; not discounted.

8/1

Form: UP5-UP CD

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 127

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9th

1

(9)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 55y

20:10 Killarney

Ambitious Fellow

11st 12lb

J: Mr G Devitt

T: Peter Fahey

Bumper and four-time hurdles winner; unraced under Flat rules and comes here on the back of being pulled up in the Connacht National at Roscommon; best watched.

14/1

9

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 24y

18:48 Roscommon

Ambitious Fellow

10st 6lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Peter Fahey

4-16 over hurdles but yet to win over the bigger obstacles (0-11); out of sorts this year but he was a 1.25l runner up in this race last year off this mark at 25-1 and he was running a better race when unseating at Listowel last time.

16/1

Form: 1260-9

Last run: 68 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 127

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9th

2

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Granns Boy

11st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: H Rogers

Dual-purpose; 3-11 over hurdles; solid Flat run at Navan (1m6f, heavy) after 156-day absence in March but has failed to fire in two handicap hurdles since; remains 9lb above last winning mark; may need respite from the handicapper.

14/1

Form: /3P-36 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 125

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6th

3

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Ifiwerearichman

11st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Won a handicap at the Galway festival in 2023 and a Punchestown novice chase in December 2024; ran only twice last season; higher rated as a chaser; bright display when third in a conditions hurdle at Wexford in May; could go well here.

10/1

3rd

2

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

17:12 Wexford

Ifiwerearichman

11st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Won a Punchestown novice chase in December 2024; ran only twice last season; now set for a first hurdles start since jumping badly at Listowel in September 2023; had previously produced a career-best when winning a handicap at the Galway festival; hard to be confident about his prospects.

6/1

Form: 55F-42

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 11lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 125

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2nd

11

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Cork

Mousey Brown

10st 7lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Mare won four times in 2024, including a pair of hurdles; winless since, but creditable efforts over fences last twice including fourth of 16 in Mayo National; trip and ground okay and has a chance at the weights.

9/1

4th

13

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Mousey Brown

10st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Dual chase winner over 2m4f on good ground and stays 3m; had place prospects when coming down two out in a Grade 2 handicap at Haydock last month; cheekpieces fitted then are left off, as she goes back up in trip; Slevin rides for first time and yard in fine form.

10/1

Form: 24586-

Last run: 133 days

W: 10st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 123

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6th

9

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 150y

16:17 Navan

Koori Star

11st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Peter Fahey

Point-to-point winner; no further success since Sligo maiden hurdle win in June 2024; second behind Gringo d'Aubrelle in a Listed hurdle here in December; ran over inadequate trips in two January chase runs; 6-1 for Punchestown Grand National Trial (3m4f, heavy) but could only manage eighth; interestingly, Jack Kennedy now rides.

8/1

8th

14

15th Feb 2026

3m 3f 60y

15:00 Punchestown

Koori Star

10st 11lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Peter Fahey

Point winner; no further success since Sligo maiden hurdle win in June 20024; second in a 3m1f Listed handicap hurdle at Navan in December; last month's two runs in beginners' chases were over inadequate trips; a potential dark horse over this distance; cheekpieces for the first time.

7/1

Form: 12PP-

Last run: 119 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 122

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12

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 170y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Gin Tonic

11st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Promising second on sole point-to-point start; made most for winning hurdles debut at Wexford (2m4f, good to yielding) and better in defeat when second to a progressive type here in 2m5f novice; never landed a blow however when favourite in similar Thurles contest last time so questions to answer entering handicap company.

25/1

Form: 586P-1

Last run: 66 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 122

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1st

5

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

19:19 Wexford

Kiltealy Park

11st 3lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Paul Nolan

Winner of two of her nine starts over fences since her last hurdles run almost two years ago; recorded her two hurdle wins back-to-back over 2m4f at this venue in April/May 2024; below best over fences since a fair run at last year's Galway festival.

8/1

6

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Kiltealy Park

10st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Paul Nolan

Won this race last year off 4lb lower mark (soft) in first-time blinkers and good comeback run early this term in Galway Blazers; seen just twice since, well held here in November and 3m looked beyond her at Leopardstown over Christmas; doesn't come here in the same form as last year and cheekpieces now replace blinkers.

9/1

Form: 568P-1 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 122

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1st

7

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:48 Roscommon

Sequoiaspirit

11st 0lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Ray Hackett

Five-time Flat winner (including here) is 1-28 over hurdles; last two runs in this sphere poor but shaped well on the level at Killarney four weeks ago; just 1lb above sole hurdles win so place chance but hard to fancy for win purposes given his modest strike-rate.

12/1

3rd

7

(1)

12th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 182y

19:40 Killarney

Sequoiaspirit

11st 7lb

J: Mr L Hackett

T: Ray Hackett

Strong stayer with the form to feature off this mark but he has been very quiet in two runs over hurdles this year.

10/1

Form: -76315

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 121

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5th

8

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:57 Kilbeggan

Ad Caelum

10st 13lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: John Patrick Ryan

Has established a good record at this venue; gained a second course win last month, also twice runner-up here; this is a bit shorter than her optimum trip.

10/1

1st

8

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 100y

19:42 Kilbeggan

Ad Caelum

11st 1lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: John Patrick Ryan

C&D winner (good) off 6lb higher last May; won off this mark at Ballinrobe in August; below best over fences and hurdles recently, however, and needs to revive.

25/1

Form: F46-11

Last run: 65 days

W: 10st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 120

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1st

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:50 Limerick

Minella Diamond

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W J Lanigan

Breakthrough win at the eighth attempt over hurdles in Clonmel maiden on latest (19.5f, gd-yld); respected on handicap debut off what could be a workable mark.

5/2

1st

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

17:20 Clonmel

Minella Diamond

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W J Lanigan

Bumper winner in 2023 ran his best race over hurdles when second at Fairyhouse in November having returned after an absence; some decent runs since but was poor back at the same track last time and has to return to best.

6/1

Form: 326-12

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 118

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2nd

3

4th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 116y

19:48 Bellewstown

Burning Ability

11st 7lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Placed in two of three starts in bumpers; chased home the progressive Raise You Up at Limerick on hurdles debut; fortunate victory on third hurdles start when left in the lead at final flight at Listowel (20.5f, good to yielding) in May; first try at this trip but fair opening mark; considered.

3/1

1st

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:16 Listowel

Burning Ability

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Placed in two of three starts in bumpers; good second in a Limerick maiden hurdle in December (2m3f, sft-hvy); off since tailed off in Limerick bumper in February; a repeat of his last run over hurdles would give him a squeak here.

15/2

Form: 34641-

Last run: 199 days

W: 10st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 117

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1st

9

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

13:45 Fairyhouse

From The Ashes

10st 6lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

1-31 under rules, with sole win coming in a Gowran handicap chase in 2023; posted a decent effort over timber last time when staying on for a 3l fourth (3m, soft to heavy); up 1lb and overall record is off-putting.

15/2

3rd

11

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 0y

15:20 Cork

From The Ashes

10st 11lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Ended last term with a good effort over a near-4m trip at Punchestown, though beaten 20l in third (4l to spare over Lonesome Boatman); has warmed up with a hurdles run at Gowran; definite chance.

4/1

Form: 59-U05

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 113

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5th

12

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:32 Killarney

Elusive Ogie

10st 11lb

J: Daniel King

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Limerick maiden winner last year (2m1f, good) and finished good third in the Lartigue at Listowel; easily best run since and just beginning his challenge (going well) when unseating two out here in May in race won by Burru over 2m4f; poor Listowel run later in month and has had a break since (upped in trip).

15/2

10th

5

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:26 Listowel

Elusive Ogie

11st 8lb

J: Daniel King

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Limerick maiden hurdle winner this time last year (2m1f, good); travelling smoothly and looked likely to be involved in the finish when sprawling and unseating at the second last at Limerick last time off this mark (2m4f, good to yielding); lightly raced and dangerous if repeating; good third in the Lartigue (2m, good to yielding) in other run at this track.

11/2

Betting Forcast

16/1 American Mike, 10/1 Pinot Gris, 6/1 Sir Galahad, 12/1 Double Powerful, 15/2 Dream On Baby, 14/1 Bunting, 5/1 Comfort Zone, 9/1 Dani Donadoni, 12/1 Stede Bonnet, 40/1 Ambitious Fellow, 40/1 Granns Boy, 16/1 Ifiwerearichman, 16/1 Mousey Brown, 20/1 Koori Star, 50/1 Gin Tonic, 14/1 Kiltealy Park, 14/1 Sequoiaspirit, 25/1 Ad Caelum, 14/1 Minella Diamond, 14/1 Burning Ability, From The Ashes, Elusive Ogie