August 06 / 14.20 Galway

14.20

Good

Kenny Galway Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £9137.17
  • 3m 0f 60y
  • 16 runners
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Kenny Galway Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.20
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 1229-F

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Front-runner's two wins have been on soft although was running fine race on good ground at Kilbeggan last time, just headed by Macgiloney when pair both fell at last; tongue tied tried for the first time.
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4th

4

1st Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 5f 92y

14:25 Fairyhouse

My Design

10st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Declan Queally

didn't jump with fluency, pressed leader early, dropped to last before 5th

14/1

7th

6

3rd Dec 2023

Soft

3m 5f 130y

12:55 Fairyhouse

My Design

11st 0lb

J: Mr R W Barron

T: Declan Queally

prominent, led after 1st, mistake 13th, not fluent 5 out, headed 3 out, soon weakened

6/1

1st

4

3rd Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 210y

15:35 Galway

My Design

10st 13lb

J: Mr R W Barron

T: Declan Queally

made all, not fluent 1st, faced challenge 2 out, mistake last, soon ridden and ran on, comfortably

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 7316/6 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Likes a stamina test, sole win coming in 3m Navan handicap chase on heavy; all the better for June comeback run after 449-day absence and cheekpieces now tried.
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8

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 150y

16:42 Listowel

Call The Tune

11st 7lb

J: Mr J Ahern

T: G Ahern

Useful soft-ground staying handicapper for Barry Connell back in the day; yet to win a point but only 2l off What Path in banks' contest in February; well held over the banks at Punchestown last month.

20/1

6th

11

2nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

Call The Tune

11st 7lb

J: Mr J Ahern

T: G Ahern

Won 3m Navan handicap chase on heavy ground in 2022 for Barry Connell, his sole win; some okay runs in point-to-points for new yard this season, but seems an unlikely one.

33/1

11th

8

16th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

14:50 Punchestown

Call The Tune

10st 11lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Barry Connell

Mixed hurdles and fences last year on return after a long absence; a close second in the Cork National but was then pulled-up in the Porterstown Chase; should improve for this.

25/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 31/4-6

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 119

Form & Verdict
Better chaser, notably winning valuable 3m7f handicap at Punchestown festival of 2022; has only been seen twice since, latest after year's absence when never sighted in Killarney handicap hurdle last month; expected to come on for that and on a nice mark over hurdles.
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2nd

4

1st May 2026

Good

4m 0f 218y

Class 4

19:25 Warwick

Peaches And Cream

11st 12lb

J: Mr Huw Edwards

T: Miss Laura Richardson

Punchestown 3m7f handicap chase win in April 2022 (good) remains his most recent under rules, but the first of two point starts netted him a last-gasp Bangor-on-Dee success in March; strike-rate of only 1-11 over 3m3f or more, but this would be easier than almost any of those.

5/1

7th

14

24th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 5f 56y

Class 2

13:50 Cheltenham

Peaches And Cream

10st 2lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won't fail through lack of stamina but this regressive 11yo never looked dangerous when well-held sixth over C&D last month and is out of the weights today; tongue-tie refitted.

33/1

25/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 623-P0

Last run: 4 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Bumper and maiden hurdle winner was soundly beaten in 2m7f handicap here on Tuesday; hard to fancy.
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4

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 25y

16:00 Roscommon

Another Choice

11st 3lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Last success over hurdles came in a Downpatrick maiden in July 2022; has never won a handicap of any description and hasn't looked like changing that in recent starts; new blinkers need to provide a spark.

20/1

16

3rd Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Another Choice

11st 4lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Went close in the 3m5f Porterstown Chase at Fairyhouse last December; out of form until running creditably over 2m6f here on Thursday; has a bit to find with third-placed Arctic Gale.

20/1

Form: 02-823

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Largely frustrating sort over jumps and nearly two years without a win; okay flat effort here on Wednesday but best form over shorter than this and hard to be confident in.
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5th

5

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:50 Limerick

Takarengo

11st 2lb

J: Millie Barcoe

T: James M Barcoe

Dual-purpose; record of 1-31 over hurdles; couple of promising placed efforts after joining this yard last year but modest form so far in 2026 on the Flat and over hurdles; beaten 23l off 2lb higher at Clonmel latest; others preferred.

20/1

8th

11

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Takarengo

10st 8lb

J: Millie Barcoe

T: James M Barcoe

No win since 2021; has occasionally run well in defeat; improved from a run on the Flat at Navan in March when going well for this jockey (on her first ride over jumps) at Wexford last month; beaten 8l in fourth, so needs to raise his game another notch.

16/1

4th

4

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:55 Wexford

Takarengo

11st 4lb

J: Millie Barcoe

T: James M Barcoe

No win since 2021 and while he has occasionally run well in defeat, his comeback run on the Flat at Navan last month was poor; should strip fitter but hard to fancy.

28/1

Form: 030-6P D

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; three-time hurdle winner, including over 3m; recent form wouldn't inspire too much confidence however; blinkers tried.
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13

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 210y

19:29 Kilbeggan

Good World

11st 2lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Five-time hurdles winner; limited chasing experience and lacks a recent outing; however, potentially well handicapped, 8lb below the current hurdles rating he earned with a Fairyhouse win last November.

8/1

1

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Good World

12st 0lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eoin Griffin

Four-time winner is ground versatile and capable off this mark but two runs this year have not been encouraging; lower grade now but revival needed.

20/1

1

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Good World

12st 0lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eoin Griffin

Four-time winner is ground versatile and capable off this mark but two runs this year have not been encouraging; lower grade now but revival needed.

20/1

Form: 965-68

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Four-time Flat winner and won Killarney maiden hurdle for Matt Smith a year ago; midfield finishes on both runs last month for current yard in 2m4f handicap hurdles so lots more required here.
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1

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

15:20 Thurles

Arabian King

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

AW winner whose sole hurdles success came in 2m4f Killarney maiden in 2022; didn't quite stay the 3m last few runs but drop back in trip should suit and he's there with every chance.

8/1

1

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

15:20 Thurles

Arabian King

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

AW winner whose sole hurdles success came in 2m4f Killarney maiden in 2022; didn't quite stay the 3m last few runs but drop back in trip should suit and he's there with every chance.

8/1

6th

9

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 110y

13:07 Fairyhouse

Arabian King

11st 1lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

AW winner whose sole hurdles success came in 2m4f Killarney maiden in 2022; didn't look to quite stay when fourth over C&D last month but that was a step in the right direction and cheekpieces now tried.

8/1

Form: 26110- D

Last run: 119 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
In good form in the spring, wins at Thurles and Cork on soft/heavy; never counted on quicker ground at former venue in April however and returns from a break; would want rain.
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2nd

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Killinure Lass

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

May have needed last month's run here after a break; runs this track well and won this 12 months ago off only 3lb lower; considered.

6/1

5th

9

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 140y

16:28 Tramore

Killinure Lass

11st 2lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Five-time hurdles winner (including here) is 1-6 in chases, with that win also coming over this C&D (2m6f, gd-yld); clearly likes it here but lacks a run and remains 4lb above her last chase win.

16/1

4th

3

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Killinure Lass

11st 2lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: J P Dempsey

Five hurdle wins, including here, plus one chase score; won at Tramore over this trip last time and is 5lb higher in a better race so needs a bit more.

6/1

Form: 155-F1 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
First reserve; stays well and has returned in good form this summer, likely winner when fell last in Punchestown handicap chase before making all in 3m2f Sligo handicap hurdle; 6lb rise workable although does appreciate good ground so won't want too much rain.
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4

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 147y

17:45 Roscommon

Menindee

11st 4lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: D M Christie

Only 3lb higher than when winning this on soft ground last year; good run over hurdles on her return to action in July and fair fifth in handicap chase of a similar standard to this last time.

13/2

5th

12

23rd Aug 2024

Good

3m 1f 100y

19:25 Kilbeggan

Menindee

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: D M Christie

prominent on inner, disputing second 3 out, weakened approaching last

10/1

6

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 213y

18:30 Roscommon

Menindee

11st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: D M Christie

Won twice over fences last season (including here on heavy); fine comeback second in 2m4f Wexford ladies handicap hurdle last month off much lower hurdles mark augurs well.

11/2

Form: 5B74-9

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 10lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Ballinrobe winner over this trip last year shaped encouragingly on last month's Killarney comeback run and could step up on that here.
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9

3rd Mar 2024

Soft

3m 4f 61y

16:35 Leopardstown

Fiveaftermidnight

10st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Four-time winner; completely tailed off at Down Royal in January but better judged on her previous second in a veterans' chase at Limerick; each-way chance.

20/1

5th

6

23rd Jan 2024

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:00 Down Royal

Fiveaftermidnight

11st 2lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: P J Rothwell

Most recent of her four wins was over hurdles in April 2022; the stable is enjoying a fine season and positives can be taken from her second in a five-runner veterans' contest at Limerick.

5/1

2nd

3

29th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 6f 120y

12:20 Limerick

Fiveaftermidnight

10st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Never really involved at Roscommon albeit she stuck to her guns really well to bag a modest fourth; jumping left a bit to be desired on that occasion and if she has ironed out those frailties, she should hold her own here.

5/2

Form: 59-F14 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner turned things around on his third start over fences when readily brushing aside the opposition at Downpatrick; jumping let him down however in novice company since and now reverts to hurdles.
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11th

2

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

Sphagnum

12st 0lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: J P Broderick

Much better chaser, winning 3m4f Cork National last season (good); holds a whopping 30lb lower hurdles mark but unable to capitalise on it in three runs over timber this season; must be kept in mind considering his mark.

20/1

2

20th Aug 2025

Good

3m 1f 118y

19:38 Sligo

Sphagnum

11st 7lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: J P Broderick

Much better chaser, winning 3m4f Cork National last season (good); unable to capitalise on 25lb lower hurdles mark on return earlier this month at Ballinrobe but entitled to come on for that so has to be respected (previous winner here).

13/2

Form: 211-00 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back handicap chases (3m1f/2m4f) last year on decent ground but both runs this summer well below best; back hurdling here off 14lb lower mark so has to be respected.
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0

13

20th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:15 Listowel

Pairc Na Ngael

10st 1lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: C Byrnes

towards rear, mistake and pushed along briefly 3rd, not fluent 4th, soon eased and pulled up

28/1

12th

18

6th Aug 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Pairc Na Ngael

10st 9lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: C Byrnes

Won back-to-back handicap chases (3m1f/2m4f) last year on decent ground but both runs this summer well below best; back hurdling here off 14lb lower mark so has to be respected.

9/1

10th

8

12th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 52y

17:13 Roscommon

Pairc Na Ngael

10st 7lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: C Byrnes

Won back-to-back handicap chases (3m1f/2m4f) last year but has to bounce back from a quiet reappearance at Kilbeggan when never at the races.

12/1

Form: 9013P-

Last run: 128 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Good winner of 2m4f Navan handicap last winter on soft before a credible third at Leopardstown (3m); absent since March but won on comeback early in the year so definitely one to consider.
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3rd

10

25th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:11 Hexham

Pure Sirloin

11st 1lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Sandy Forster

Not discredited when seventh of 13 in 3m handicap at Ayr 55 days ago; needs to build on it though if he's to end a lengthy losing sequence.

25/1

Form: 05-8U7

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Sole hurdles win came in 2m4f Navan handicap in 2022; mixing hurdles/chases of late without showing much; others preferred.
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11th

6

20th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 3

14:05 Market Rasen

Silvertown

11st 3lb

J: Callum Bewley

T: Peter Atkinson

Ex-Irish 7yo who has not raced under rules since a down-the-field finish at last summer's Galway festival and is 0-8 in British points since December; difficult to enthuse over in a race this competitive.

50/1

14th

9

6th Aug 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Silvertown

11st 1lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Sole hurdles win came in 2m4f Navan handicap in 2022; mixing hurdles/chases of late without showing much; others preferred.

20/1

7th

3

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:00 Killarney

Silvertown

11st 13lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

1-17 over hurdles, placed six times; has been competing over fences without showing much; others preferred.

16/1

Form: 60-462

Last run: 23 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Tipperary maiden win hasn't been added to, going nearest when second in 3m1f Kilbeggan beginners chase last month; Listowel second off this mark last summer would bring him into the mix.
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8th

6

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

15:20 Clonmel

Summer Tide

10st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Chase winner in March and couple of good runs in that sphere since but his recent hurdling efforts have been moderate and was well held in similar contest at Sligo in June.

9/1

7th

13

19th Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 180y

15:05 Killarney

Summer Tide

10st 1lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: C Byrnes

Hurdle and chase winner; fair third over fences last time and stays this far; 12lb lower over hurdles but been a while since he's shown worthwhile form in this discipline.

10/1

Form: 6P0-39

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been on good ground and trip-versatile on her ground; poor Bellewstown effort in first-time cheekpieces but headgear persisted with; won't want too much rain.
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0

12

6th Aug 2023

Good

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Country Queen

10st 13lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Both wins have been on good ground and trip-versatile on her ground; poor Bellewstown effort in first-time cheekpieces but headgear persisted with; won't want too much rain.

14/1

9th

9

8th Jul 2023

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Bellewstown

Country Queen

11st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Both wins have been on good ground and on good to yielding she was a 6l third at Punchestown last month; first-time cheekpieces go on and respected granted suitable conditions.

8/1

3rd

7

11th Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 140y

17:00 Punchestown

Country Queen

11st 0lb

J: Corey McGivern

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a bumper and Kilbeggan maiden hurdle on good ground last summer; both recent efforts have been on slower ground when well held in handicaps so this looks more suitable.

20/1

Non-runners

Macgiloney, We'llhavewan, Pakens Rock, Drumcliff, Junior Rattler, True Destiny, King Ferdinand

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Payout
Exacta €120.60
Straight Forecast €92.65
Tricast €1296.47
Trifecta €745.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Menindee

The Irish Sun:

We'llhavewan

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pakens Rock

POSTDATA:

Macgiloney

TOPSPEED:

Drumcliff