July 31 / 20.20 Galway

20.20

Yielding

Monami Construction INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £8876.11
  • 2m 0f 130y
  • 14 runners
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Monami Construction INH Flat Race

Runners: 14 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.60
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3 BF

Last run: 78 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to Grade 1 winning hurdler Ashroe Diamond; half-brother to winners 2m4f hurdle winner Memory Of Youth and bumper winner Take Tea; dam maiden half-sister to high-class bumper/2m3f-3m jumps winner Quel Esprit; beaten favourite on debut in slowly-run Killarney bumper in May when third (Wrecking Ballbilly second); greater stamina test here likely to suit.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 54y

18:22 Galway

My Great Mate

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Won a bumper at the festival here in 2023; also took a 2m4f novice hurdle here last October; only subsequent run last season was in a Grade 2 event at Navan last December; should be sharper now than when outpointed by 143-rated hurdler King Of Kinsgfield over C&D on chasing debut.

9/4

2nd

8

29th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:37 Galway

My Great Mate

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Won a bumper at this meeting in 2023 and got off the mark over hurdles at Sligo last summer before taking a 2m4f novice back here; below that form in a Navan Grade 2 when last seen; however, goes well fresh and is the choice of Paul Townend from the stable's three so greatly respected on chasing debut.

9/4

OUR TIP

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Arctic Cosmos gelding cost 10,000Euros as a foal and 20,000Euros as a 3yo; half-brother to 3m hurdle winner Christmas Twenty; dam maiden half-sister to bumper/2m-2m4f jumps winner Nolans Pride and 2m hurdle winner Back to The Wind; trainer/rider took this last year with a newcomer so has to be respected.
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8th

1

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Arctic Gale

12st 1lb

J: Miss M O’Sullivan

T: Emmet Mullins

Bumper/chase winner, 0-11 over hurdles; third in a 2m6f handicap on the first of two hurdle runs at the Galway festival; moderate fourth in a 3m handicap hurdle at Gowran last month; may struggle to make a hurdling breakthrough here.

8/1

8th

1

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Arctic Gale

12st 1lb

J: Miss M O’Sullivan

T: Emmet Mullins

Bumper/chase winner, 0-11 over hurdles; third in a 2m6f handicap on the first of two hurdle runs at the Galway festival; moderate fourth in a 3m handicap hurdle at Gowran last month; may struggle to make a hurdling breakthrough here.

8/1

8th

1

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Arctic Gale

12st 1lb

J: Miss M O’Sullivan

T: Emmet Mullins

Bumper/chase winner, 0-11 over hurdles; third in a 2m6f handicap on the first of two hurdle runs at the Galway festival; moderate fourth in a 3m handicap hurdle at Gowran last month; may struggle to make a hurdling breakthrough here.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 32-

Last run: 113 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal out of bumper/Flat/hurdle winner Petuna, a half-sister to Grand Annual winner Rock The World; encouraging debut for Ray Cody when third in Naas bumper in February and better form again on yard debut in April when second to a smart sort and strong favourite in valuable sales bumper; tongue tie fitted here and definite chance if handling softer conditions.
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5

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Cork

Topgun Simmy

11st 6lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Had a productive time last year, winning a hurdle and two chases; stays this trip well, but has been off since last August and this looks like a prep for Galway, where he has run well before.

16/1

1st

1

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 125y

Class 3

14:27 Stratford

Topgun Simmy

11st 10lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Irish raider who won a small-field beginners' chase comfortably at Kilbeggan (3m1f, good) last month and was not disgraced in a valuable 2m6f handicap hurdle at the recent Galway festival; still unexposed over fences; commands respect.

4/5

9th

4

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Topgun Simmy

11st 9lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: John Joseph Hanlon

In fine form over fences and hurdles; has won two of his last four starts, a conditions hurdle at Down Royal and a beginners' chase on latest at Kilbeggan; decent efforts in handicaps at Haydock and Kilbeggan sandwiched between those wins; needs a little bit more off current mark.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Jet Away gelding is third foal; dam unraced half-sister to winners Saludos (bumper and useful 2m-2m2f hurdle/chase) and Crackerdancer (bumper/2m2f hurdle); clear second of 4 finishers in Kirkistown maiden point-to-point in February.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 24y

18:48 Roscommon

Wheres My Jet

10st 13lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

Maiden and novice hurdle winner is 0-8 over fences and yet to finish in the first three; didn't run too badly in grade 3 handicap at the DRF in February but beaten 45l and pulled up both starts since; stamina to prove for this trip too; others preferred.

14/1

11

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Wheres My Jet

10st 6lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Hurdles winner is 0-7 chasing, decent run in very valuable 2m6f Leopardstown Handicap at the DRF (soft) but never counted following month in Jack Richards Novices' Handicap at Cheltenham; others look more reliable.

14/1

15th

17

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Wheres My Jet

10st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Has inconsistent form since switched to chasing and two non-completions were caused by bad mistakes; fared best of the eight runners from his yard in competitive handicap at the Dublin Racing Festival (2m5f) most recently but isn't certain to back up that effort.

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Califet cost 6,000Euros a a foal and 6,500Euros as a 3yo; second foal; dam placed in bumper/2m hurdle, from family of Gold Cup winner Imperial Call; point-to-point winner in Britain in March before realising GBP34,000 at ThoroughBid Sales following month; respected on rules debut.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 6f 166y

16:50 Punchestown

Hypersonic Missile

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Soft ground at Roscommon last time didn't suit, better judged on previous Ballinrobe win over today's trip on good ground; one to consider.

10/1

5

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 25y

16:35 Roscommon

Hypersonic Missile

11st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Winner over 2m6f last time and wasn't right when pulled up over C&D the time before; stays this far but prefers good ground.

6/1

1st

11

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 6f 11y

16:35 Ballinrobe

Hypersonic Missile

11st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear

8/1

Form: 3

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mahler filly cost 20,000Euros as a 3yo; sister to hurdle winner Miss Tynte, half-sister to winners Special Cash (bumper/hurdle/chase) and Beatthebullet (chase/hurdle); dam maiden sister to high-class chaser Simply Dashing; eyecatching Cork debut third earlier this month when coming from well back under a tender ride and no surprise if she improved enough to play a major role here.
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Verdict Starting price

0

7

26th Dec 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 0y

12:13 Down Royal

Shoot Champagne

11st 3lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: C Byrnes

Somewhat in and out, her Thurles second (soft) two runs back gives her some sort of chance, but surely vulnerable again; may have resented heavy ground on latest.

5/1

7th

16

11th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:23 Gowran Park

Shoot Champagne

11st 0lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

prominent in chasing group

16/1

2nd

15

19th Oct 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 202y

14:50 Thurles

Shoot Champagne

10st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Promising debut but hasn't really built on that in three runs since and has looked novicey jumping since going over hurdles.

18/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Son of Pether's Moon cost 26,000Euros as a 3yo; third foal; half-brother to winners Mollys Mango (bumper) and Kracka Nut (bumper/2m hurdle); dam unraced half-sister to top-class hurdler/chaser More Of That and smart 2m hurdler/chaser Santenay; Dromahane point-to-point winner in April for Michael Kennedy; rules debut for top yard.
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5

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

14:30 Thurles

If You Let Me

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden hurdle winner earlier this year has been mixing this sphere with chasing and on the Flat since, running mostly well in defeat; fell just short once again on his handicap debut at Punchestown last month; up another 2lb but a leading contender.

7/1

5

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

14:30 Thurles

If You Let Me

11st 8lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden hurdle winner earlier this year has been mixing this sphere with chasing and on the Flat since, running mostly well in defeat; fell just short once again on his handicap debut at Punchestown last month; up another 2lb but a leading contender.

7/1

2nd

2

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 166y

15:00 Punchestown

If You Let Me

11st 11lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden hurdle winner earlier this year has been mixing this sphere with chasing and on the Flat since, running mostly well in defeat; second runner for yard on handicap debut and considered.

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pour Moi gelding cost just 1,000Euros as a 3yo; second foal; dam maiden half-sister to 2m/2m2f chase winner Trumps Ace; newcomer likely to be all the better for the experience.
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2nd

4

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Spotthedifference

12st 0lb

J: Mr T A Halford

T: M Halford & T Collins

Flat-bred 5yo showed promise in two soft-ground bumpers last season; placed once in point-to-points before track return last month when never counting in midfield in Galway bumper on quicker ground; upped in trip here and would appreciate rain.

16/1

8th

11

1st Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

18:10 Galway

Spotthedifference

12st 0lb

J: Mr T A Halford

T: M Halford & T Collins

Flat-bred 5yo showed promise on C&D debut at last year's festival before decent fourth at Punchestown; two runs in point-to-points this Spring didn't amount to much but can't be ruled out back on the track.

14/1

4th

11

11th Oct 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 50y

17:20 Punchestown

Spotthedifference

11st 3lb

J: Mr T A Halford

T: M Halford & T Collins

midfield, headway 2f out, kept on and went fourth towards finish, not reach leaders

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to five winners inc Mason Jar (2m3f-2m5f hurdle), Take Two (French 2m2f-2m3f hurdle/chase) and Queen's Guard (French 2m1f hurdle); dam placed 1m3f in France, half-sister to 1m-1m3f (inc Listed)/2m1f hurdle winner French Flag; obvious respect on debut for top yard.
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Verdict Starting price

1

13th Jan 2024

Soft

3m 0f 0y

13:22 Fairyhouse

Pinyon Jay

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Won 2m4f Down Royal maiden and better form in defeat in a couple of Cork novices' over today's trip; never landed a blow however on handicap debut at Navan last month in albeit much better race; down in class here so not one to rule out.

7/1

8th

8

9th Dec 2023

Soft

3m 1f 50y

13:42 Navan

Pinyon Jay

10st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a Down Royal maiden hurdle in September and two fine runs in novice company since; well-held in a Grade 3 over 2m4f here last time and will have to improve upon that even dropped in class.

18/1

5

19th Nov 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

13:20 Navan

Pinyon Jay

10st 13lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Gordon Elliott

Very green when winning a good ground maiden hurdle at Down Royal in September; beaten in novice company twice since at Cork but looked more straightforward; place prospects here.

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Jack Hobbs filly cost just 1,000Euros as a foal and 4,000Euros as a 3yo; third foal; half-sister to 2m5f hurdle winner Midnight Centurion; dam placed in bumpers, half-sister to bumper and 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Centasia; yard had a debut bumper winner recently so worth a market check on debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

15

31st Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

20:20 Galway

Champayne Girl

11st 3lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: David Harry Kelly

Jack Hobbs filly cost just 1,000Euros as a foal and 4,000Euros as a 3yo; third foal; half-sister to 2m5f hurdle winner Midnight Centurion; dam placed in bumpers, half-sister to bumper and 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner Centasia; yard had a debut bumper winner recently so worth a market check on debut.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ribchester gelding is sixth foal of a maiden half-sister to 1m Group 3 winner Oh Goodness Me and smart 1m-1m4f Flat/2m-2m4f jumps winner Eradicate; newcomer likely best watched unless market suggests otherwise.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

14

23rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 120y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Saynothinatall

10st 7lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Darren Collins

Beaten a long way in handicaps of late, cheekpieces tried last time now retained; hard to fancy.

20/1

6th

10

12th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 165y

18:53 Ballinrobe

Saynothinatall

11st 7lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Darren Collins

Beaten between 26l anad 44l in a trio of handicaps and he's not progressing; tries cheekpieces.

25/1

4th

4

12th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 60y

18:45 Kilbeggan

Saynothinatall

11st 9lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Darren Collins

Well beaten in two handicaps lately, including here, so has to find improvement.

14/1

Form: 25-425 BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
The most experienced of these and sets a fair standard on the best of his form but isn't progressing and beaten favourite the last twice; vulnerable again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

27

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Master Otis

10st 3lb

T: Thomas Mullins

Second reserve; won at Cork last summer; lost his form in the autumn; not bad efforts lately but needs much more in this company.

3rd

27

29th Apr 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 93y

15:05 Punchestown

Master Otis

10st 3lb

T: Thomas Mullins

Second reserve; won at Cork last summer; lost his form in the autumn; not bad efforts lately but needs much more in this company.

4th

12

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:37 Cork

Master Otis

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Lost form after winning a 2m novice here (good) last May but respectable reappearance in 2m Leopardstown handicap early this month; tries a new trip here and not one to rule out.

10/1

Form: 804

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Glimpse of ability in a couple of runs for Mags Mullins but hardly enough to warrant consideration here for new yard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

10

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Listowel

Ceis Charraigin

11st 9lb

J: Mr J P Collins

T: G Ahern

midfield, brief headway before halfway, weakened and detached over 3f out, tailed off over 2f out

25/1

9th

14

20th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:20 Tramore

Ceis Charraigin

11st 8lb

J: Mr J P Collins

T: G Ahern

towards rear

50/1

13th

14

31st Jul 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

20:20 Galway

Ceis Charraigin

11st 3lb

J: Mr J P Collins

T: G Ahern

Glimpse of ability in a couple of runs for Mags Mullins but hardly enough to warrant consideration here for new yard.

50/1

Form: 066

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not without ability but will likely to need to improve plenty to figure here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

16:00 Sligo

Dream Shaper

10st 9lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: I Madden

Unplaced in 26 starts; ninth of 13 at Limerick last time (2m, soft, 33-1); unlikely.

33/1

9th

14

22nd Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

14:23 Limerick

Dream Shaper

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: I Madden

Unplaced in 25 starts; weakening and fell at two out at Cork last time at 66-1; unlikely.

66/1

Non-runners

Money To Burn, Wrecking Ballbilly

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Payout
Exacta €14.70
Straight Forecast €13.11
Trifecta €93.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Shoot Champagne

The Irish Sun:

Wrecking Ballbilly

POSTDATA:

My Great Mate

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Topgun Simmy