October 28 / 16.52 Galway

16.52

Soft

COLM QUINN BMW Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 3m 0f 0y
  • 15 runners
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COLM QUINN BMW Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.70
  • Place: £3.20

Form: 6-0005

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has shown glimpses of ability in four hurdle starts over shorter; 2m at this track last time was too sharp and should do better over this trip.
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13

1st Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 111y

17:30 Galway

Shotgun Jack

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Patrick G Kelly

Rated 100 over hurdles; sent off at big prices in two chase starts when never involved; same story likely.

150/1

7

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 155y

16:50 Tipperary

Shotgun Jack

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Patrick G Kelly

Two-time hurdles winner rated 100 in that arena; never involved when beaten 52l on chase debut at Roscommon last month; best form on soft and can only be watched for now.

16/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 0-7433

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 13 runs but decent efforts on last three starts, including here the last twice; probably found 2m a bit sharp last time and this trip should suit better.
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4th

4

13th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

16:55 Perth

Getaway Master

11st 5lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

No reason to recommend on strength of modest efforts this year at Chepstow and Hexham (twice); however, the handicapper has cut him some slack, and he sits just 1lb higher than when winning readily at Carlisle (2m4f, soft) last November; best form is on soft/heavy.

16/1

9th

7

13th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 28y

Class 5

16:00 Hexham

Getaway Master

11st 4lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Micky Hammond

Won at Carlisle (2m3f, soft) in November on second stable start and, with this hood back on, took a step back in the right direction when 7l sixth of 14 over this C&D (soft) last month; showed promise on good to yielding ground earlier in career; capable of building on that latest effort.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 325355 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won a division of this race last year off a mark of 82; several solid runs in defeat this year and a repeat of the best of those would see him involved.
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7th

3

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:40 Limerick

Meehall

12st 2lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: E McNamara

Placed in three of his last five chase starts, most recently when third behind Munster National hopeful Pride Of Place at Listowel; stays well and is likely to be competitive.

9/2

3rd

12

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 180y

17:05 Listowel

Meehall

10st 9lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: E McNamara

Continues to run well now and again but he's 8lb higher than for his last handicap win over fences and looks vulnerable.

12/1

2

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 10y

20:00 Roscommon

Meehall

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: E McNamara

Rebounded from fall at Punchestown with a 6.25l third at Killarney (behind Jeu De Pic); remains 8lb above last chase win and may be in the handicapper's grip right now but still has a place chance.

11/2

Form: P-6906 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over this trip but has been regressive this year; was poor at Clonmel last time and has to rebound.
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5th

12

16th Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 6f 193y

16:50 Thurles

Well Polly

10st 2lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Miss J M Lee

2-29 over hurdles, suited by 3m; never better than fourth in seven outings in 2023; hard to fancy; in rear on chase debut at Cork in January.

20/1

8th

12

6th Jan 2024

Heavy

2m 4f 0y

14:32 Cork

Well Polly

11st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: Miss J M Lee

Dual hurdle winner; struggling for form in that sphere of late and she's hard to recommend on chase debut.

50/1

Form: -8890U

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
A glimpse of ability in maidens and was shaping better on third handicap start at Listowel last time when badly hampered two out; same mark and one to consider.
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5th

1

12th May 2026

Good

3m 1f 172y

19:58 Sligo

Jeriko De Baune

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Three-time winner over hurdles, the latest at Clonmel last November off 3lb lower (3m, soft); pulled up on latest but has run well here before so could rebound; place shout.

10/1

5

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 15y

15:35 Cork

Jeriko De Baune

11st 2lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Won at Clonmel in November off 3lb lower; bounced back to form after three poor runs with a 5l third of 10 over C&D 17 days ago (1.5l behind Toor Khov); not guaranteed to back that effort up but place claims at least if he does.

8/1

3rd

6

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

16:30 Cork

Jeriko De Baune

11st 1lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Useful staying type in this grade when on song; has posted three moderate efforts since winning over 3m at Clonmel in November.

12/1

Form: P0/047

Last run: 61 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been well beaten on all starts and makes little appeal.
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17

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Thats Me Finished

11st 1lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Hadn't shown much form over hurdles or fences until landing 2m5f Sligo handicap in August, appreciating soft ground when coming from off the pace; absent since but goes well fresh and conditions to suit off 7lb higher.

10/1

1st

17

27th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 7f 0y

16:10 Punchestown

Thats Me Finished

11st 1lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Hadn't shown much form over hurdles or fences until landing 2m5f Sligo handicap in August, appreciating soft ground when coming from off the pace; absent since but goes well fresh and conditions to suit off 7lb higher.

10/1

1st

18

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 141y

18:40 Sligo

Thats Me Finished

10st 13lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Third reserve; hasn't shown much form over hurdles or fences but yard is going well so not ruled out.

Form: 67-P47

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Maiden was a close 4th at Sligo in August but below that level at Kilbeggan two weeks after; needs that best form after a break.
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1

14th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 7y

13:10 Naas

Black Barrel

11st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: J A Nash

Went closest over hurdles when 4th in a 3m Sligo handicap in August but disappointing since and is rated only 81.

33/1

7th

11

28th Oct 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:52 Galway

Black Barrel

11st 1lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

Maiden was a close 4th at Sligo in August but below that level at Kilbeggan two weeks after; needs that best form after a break.

16/1

7th

12

8th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:47 Kilbeggan

Black Barrel

11st 2lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: J A Nash

towards rear of midfield, some headway 3 out, weakened after 2 out

6/1

Form: P/0/78

Last run: 116 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Point' winner is a maiden under rules; well held over hurdles and fences earlier this year after a long absence; major improvement needed.
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7th

6

(10)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

Le Boulevardier

9st 4lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Point and 3m hurdle winner (on good to soft) with previous trainer; pulled up in 3m1f hurdle latest; well beaten in all three Flat starts in Ireland but if he could transfer his jumps ability to this sphere he would be interesting; worth a market check.

14/1

7th

6

(10)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

Le Boulevardier

9st 4lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Point and 3m hurdle winner (on good to soft) with previous trainer; pulled up in 3m1f hurdle latest; well beaten in all three Flat starts in Ireland but if he could transfer his jumps ability to this sphere he would be interesting; worth a market check.

14/1

2

1st Apr 2024

Good To Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

Le Boulevardier

11st 12lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Gary Moore

Landed a gamble for previous Irish stable when reportedly enjoying the drier ground over 3m at Ludlow (good to soft; these aids combined for first time), where he was up in the van throughout and won by 4.5l; raised 6lb and interesting to see what Gary Moore can do with him.

5/2

Form: 6020

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Was a remote 2nd in a Perth novice hurdle but was since well beaten in a Punchestown handicap; up in trip but plenty more required.
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4th

4

15th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

17:10 Aintree

Mermaids Cave

11st 10lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Won by 10l last week at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) in a race she also won the previous season, when beating Masked Dance on similar terms to today's; clear claims.

9/4

1st

3

7th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 137y

Class 4

14:45 Huntingdon

Mermaids Cave

11st 4lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

7-27 over hurdles, including a good-ground C&D win; not firing on all cylinders since last autumn but wasn't beaten far when fifth of seven in refitted cheekpieces at Fakenham (2m4f, good) last month and continues to slip down the weights.

4/1

5th

2

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 1y

Class 4

14:15 Fakenham

Mermaids Cave

12st 1lb

J: Mr Cian Murphy

T: James Owen

7-23 over hurdles, including a good-ground C&D win; beaten favourite in plating company two starts and pulled up in a subsequent handicap, but has slipped to a very good mark and can't be ruled out.

11/2

Form: 58953

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Best efforts have come on last two starts, here over 2m6f and Listowel over 3m, both off this mark; needs a bit more but is one to consider.
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12th

9

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 74y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Jacks Fancy

11st 3lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Placed in 3m Listowel handicap in September on softish ground; last month's comeback run at Tramore was disappointing (raced lazily) and needs to come on a ton for it.

9/1

12th

9

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 74y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Jacks Fancy

11st 3lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Placed in 3m Listowel handicap in September on softish ground; last month's comeback run at Tramore was disappointing (raced lazily) and needs to come on a ton for it.

9/1

Form: 673P-3

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Maiden has finished in the frame a few times, notably on return from a year's absence at Killarney last time; this softer ground may not fully suit but should still be able to get involved.
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4

7th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Worcester

Pour The Wine

11st 5lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Lightly raced veteran; 0-8 over hurdles in Ireland and she's struggled at big prices in two Bangor handicaps (2m7f) for new yard this year; dropped another 4lb but has lots to prove on this big drop back in trip; tongue-tie added.

25/1

2

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

16:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Pour The Wine

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

0-8 over hurdles in Ireland and, following a long absence, was soundly beaten over C&D on stable debut in April; sports first-time cheekpieces here; needs to have taken significant benefit from that recent outing.

20/1

7th

9

24th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 32y

Class 5

18:10 Bangor-on-Dee

Pour The Wine

11st 6lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Jennie Candlish

always behind and didn't always jump with fluency

12/1

Form: 9167-0

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Sole win under rules came in a Limerick handicap over 2m6f in March; well below that level in three runs since and needs a return to her best.
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0

4

27th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 6f 120y

13:27 Limerick

Merry Moves

10st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mrs Grainne M O’Connor

Made a good fist of things on intial start over fences but largely downhill in the interim and she will need the big guns to underperform here to make a lasting impression.

66/1

8th

9

12th Dec 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 7f 194y

15:00 Punchestown

Merry Moves

11st 3lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Mrs Grainne M O’Connor

Won 2m6f Limerick handicap in March off 87 (soft) for today's rider but disappointing until more encouraging third over this trip at Fairyhouse last month in today's headgear combination; one to consider.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 776462

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 16 hurdle runs but has been placed a number of times up to 2m7f; was a fine 2nd on chasing debut at Tramore last time and is one to consider.
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12th

1

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 6f 7y

Class 5

14:50 Stratford

Knocknagappagh

11st 12lb

J: Murray Dodd

T: Stuart Edmunds

ran in snatches, prominent

20/1

4

23rd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

15:05 Huntingdon

Knocknagappagh

11st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

didn't always jump with fluency, pressed leader, lost ground after 3rd, rallied before 6th

9/2

4

23rd Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 7f 129y

Class 5

15:05 Huntingdon

Knocknagappagh

11st 10lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Stuart Edmunds

9yo who is a longstanding maiden but she may well have got off the mark at Leicester (2m4f, soft) last time but for a bad mistake at the final fence; has also run well over staying trips; last time was just her second run for this yard and could make amends today off the same mark.

9/2

Form: -0087P C

Last run: 36 days

W: 11st 1lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Course winner over 2m6f last year on good ground; soundly beaten mixing hurdles and fences since; others preferred.
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14th

12

28th Oct 2023

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:52 Galway

Crimson Chief

11st 1lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: J Morrison

Course winner over 2m6f last year on good ground; soundly beaten mixing hurdles and fences since; others preferred.

28/1

0

10

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

14:40 Listowel

Crimson Chief

11st 6lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: J Morrison

Soundly beaten in six races since winning over an extended 2m6f at Galway just over a year ago; up against it at this stage of his career.

16/1

7th

4

15th Sep 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:55 Ballinrobe

Crimson Chief

11st 10lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: J Morrison

Won back-to-back over fences and hurdles this time last year; not much since but better for recent Kilbeggan run after 100-day absence; stays well but needs decent ground.

12/1

Form: 25800-

Last run: 212 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Tailed-off in this race on testing ground last year and only one run since; best watched.
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11

21st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 176y

18:18 Limerick

Back The West

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: I Madden

0-24 under rules; pulled up at Cork over hurdles on his return and now jumps fences for the first time since 2022; 12lb wrong; others preferred.

33/1

21

10th May 2026

Good

3m 0f 80y

17:00 Cork

Back The West

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: I Madden

0-18 and not at best when last seen at Galway in October; trip and ground fine and new headgear combination tried now; mixed record when fresh; others preferred.

16/1

9th

18

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

16:45 Galway

Back The West

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: I Madden

0-22 under Rules and 0-17 over hurdles; best efforts have come on good ground at Kilbeggan and Ballinrobe but hard to fancy on recent form.

20/1

Non-runners

Oskar High, Stowaway Lass

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €64.80
Straight Forecast €44.55
Tricast €294.50
Trifecta €374.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Mermaids Cave

SPOTLIGHT:

Jacks Fancy

The Irish Sun:

Pour The Wine

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Getaway Master