June 17 / 19.45 Kilbeggan

19.45

Good

Galway Races Galway Plate Trial Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £10773.91
  • 2m 4f 51y
  • 9 runners
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Galway Races Galway Plate Trial Handicap Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.60
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 00U-62 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Four wins split equally between hurdles and fences; struggled during the winter but back to form lately and was second over C&D to a mare who was chucked in; out of the handicap so up 5lb in all.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

2

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:05 Limerick

Optional Mix

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Eoin Doyle

Three-time chase winner is 2-24 over timber, including a win here on heavy over 2m4f; rated 22lb higher over fences but has been out of sorts since winning a handicap chase at Kilbeggan in June; first time cheekpieces and tongue tie combination needs to spark a revival.

20/1

10th

2

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:05 Limerick

Optional Mix

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Eoin Doyle

Three-time chase winner is 2-24 over timber, including a win here on heavy over 2m4f; rated 22lb higher over fences but has been out of sorts since winning a handicap chase at Kilbeggan in June; first time cheekpieces and tongue tie combination needs to spark a revival.

20/1

8th

2

19th Jan 2025

Good

2m 5f 186y

14:35 Thurles

Optional Mix

11st 8lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Eoin Doyle

Struggling for form over hurdles of late and has a tough task from her 24lb higher chase mark.

20/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2669-1 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Second chase win came here a month ago where he just got there in time over this distance to complete a double for connections; that was all the more meritorious after a bad mistake three out and respected off 5lb higher but is up in grade.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 111y

14:35 Galway

The Dasher Conway

10st 2lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Ran well over hurdles in July but well behind last time at Navan, that after a pull-up over fences; only 4-41 overall and opposable in a race of this nature.

25/1

5

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 165y

14:00 Navan

The Dasher Conway

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Two disappointing runs over fences since placed in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan in July; probably vulnerable to younger and less exposed rivals.

16/1

2

17th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Tramore

The Dasher Conway

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Not at his best since second to the high-class Saint Roi at Galway last season; was promoted to 133 as a result of that display; now 15lb lower, showed signs of a return to form when third over hurdles at Kilbeggan last month; slightly disappointing at Galway this year but is dropped in grade now and is a course winner.

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 75641-

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner over 2m3f; off the mark on second chase start at Wexford (2m); 10lb wrong for handicap debut but rider's claim negates most of that; wouldn't want it to dry out too much.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

6th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:38 Roscommon

Bocellis Voice

10st 8lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Weak chase form over the past 12 months and holds a modest hurdles rating; beaten 15l in a Sligo claimer last time (2m2f, good); veteran faces a stiff task once again.

20/1

7th

7

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:20 Sligo

Bocellis Voice

11st 2lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Weak chase form over the past 12 months; has a modest hurdles rating; veteran faces a stiff task in this company.

25/1

9th

5

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:05 Downpatrick

Bocellis Voice

11st 6lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Second runner for yard; hurdle and chase winner has been regressive in both those spheres since last autumn; blinkers replace the visor worn last time; needs to turn a corner.

12/1

Form: 2059-7

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Without a win since landing the Galway Blazers in 2021; fine sixth in last year's Grand National; doubtless heading back to Galway next month and shaped well at Roscommon a week ago but 5f shorter trip is no help.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

9

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 193y

13:00 Punchestown

Born By The Sea

11st 4lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Talented on his day but hasn't produced his best for some time; pulled up in his last two starts in point-to-points; can only be watched on his Cross Country debut.

16/1

11th

9

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 193y

13:00 Punchestown

Born By The Sea

11st 4lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Talented on his day but hasn't produced his best for some time; pulled up in his last two starts in point-to-points; can only be watched on his Cross Country debut.

16/1

10th

6

2nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:00 Galway

Born By The Sea

11st 4lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

midfield

12/1

Form: 54120- CD

Last run: 99 days

W: 10st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Has been well handled by Barry Murphy to win nine of his 43 starts; won this a year ago and followed up over C&D in July but lacks a recent run this time and his record suggests he'll be vulnerable without it.
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7

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 5y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Pakens Rock

11st 5lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Darren Collins

Three-time course winner, twice over fences in 2023 and won over hurdles here in April; struggled in a better race than this over C&D latest; this easier and can't be dismissed given his liking for this venue.

18/1

11

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 51y

19:48 Kilbeggan

Pakens Rock

10st 0lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Darren Collins

Kilbeggan specialist with a couple of handicap chase wins in 2023 (including this race) and landed 2m2f handicap hurdle in April; fair third off higher chase mark at Ballinrobe since; 3lb wrong here but respected given his record here.

13/2

3rd

7

26th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Pakens Rock

10st 10lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Darren Collins

Gained his tenth success (and first for this stable) when taking a handicap hurdle over 2m2f at Kilbeggan a month ago; most recent chase run saw him finish second to Flash De Touzaine at Limerick on stable debut; good chance he can reverse that form and go close in the process.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 31817- C

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Has won four of his last six starts over hurdles including a Listed handicap at Cork over Easter and little wrong with his latest effort when beaten 6l in red-hot Punchestown festival contest; had two chase runs last year, won C&D beginners' on debut and close third in useful novice heat at Wexford; lacks experience and starts handicapping from a stiff enough mark but talented enough to defy it.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

18:08 Killarney

Lucky Zebo

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield halfway, slightly hampered 3 out, no extra from 2 out

15/2

6th

1

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

18:08 Killarney

Lucky Zebo

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield halfway, slightly hampered 3 out, no extra from 2 out

15/2

16

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Lucky Zebo

10st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Mixing hurdling and chasing in 2024; beat Shadow Rider by 2.5l at Cork (2m3f, soft to heavy) in March off 126; beaten 5.75l off revised mark of 132 subsequently at Punchestown; well-beaten on latest after a break at Chepstow; will come on for that but has a bit to prove off his current rating

33/1

Form: 297-U4 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 3lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
All five wins (four chases) have come at left-handed tracks and not at her best so far this year; opposable.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:37 Killarney

Good As Hell

11st 0lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Six chase wins including this race in 2023; has been regressive this year and was poor at Galway last time; coming back here may help, though.

14/1

7th

12

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Good As Hell

10st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Best known as a four-time winner at Tipperary; not at best there in race won by Arctic Fly and previously tailed off at Kilbeggan.

25/1

8

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 120y

14:18 Tipperary

Good As Hell

11st 3lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Four of her six chase wins have come at this track but she has been mostly well below her best lately and others appeal more.

16/1

Form: 1/238- D

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 12lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 147

Form & Verdict
Had a stellar year in 2023 with festival wins over this trip at Cheltenham and Punchestown (hurdles); ran well in America in the autumn and shaped like he needed it when mid-division in Punchestown chase at this year's festival; if he's anywhere near his best with a very useful claimer on board, he'll take plenty of beating.
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Verdict Starting price

13

(17)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Seddon

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: John C McConnell

Can make the running; superb 2022-23 season was his best over hurdles/fences, including big-field wins at the Cheltenham and Punchestown festivals; a 10yo before his attentions were turned to the Flat and he won twice (2m1f/1m6f) last August/September; the five good handicaps since, however, have seen him comfortably held (last four were over fences); off since April; today's hood is his first ever headgear.

40/1

9th

8

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

18:05 Punchestown

Seddon

10st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

led, headed 4th, prominent behind clear leader 8th

14/1

Form: 2/2-33

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
His two hurdle wins were over 2m and hasn't really prospered over longer trips; some creditable efforts in useful novice company over fences and was fair third on handicap debut over 2m at Punchestown.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

6

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:07 Killarney

Gaelic Arc

10st 11lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Patrick Ryan

Won this in 2024 off 1lb higher mark and timely return to form last month under forcing tactics, winning over 2m at Punchestown and only denied by a neck off 5lb higher over 2m4f at Kilbeggan; up another 3lb but likely big player again.

9/2

2nd

12

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:12 Kilbeggan

Gaelic Arc

10st 6lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Patrick Ryan

Back to form with third chase win in fine style at Punchestown nine days ago (20.5f, yielding), making all to win by 3.25l; 5lb rise for that, but won this race off this mark last year; obvious chance if in the same form but consistency not a strong suit.

4/1

1st

5

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

13:50 Punchestown

Gaelic Arc

10st 13lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Patrick Ryan

2-30 over fences, both wins coming at Kilbeggan; is 5lb below his latest win but he's been out of sorts for a while and not an ideal preparation for this when falling at the fifth fence at Kilbeggan just six days ago; fourth in this last year but others make more appeal.

9/1

Non-runners

El Champo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €28.90
Straight Forecast €31.74
Tricast €133.11
Trifecta €187.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lucky Zebo

POSTDATA:

The Dasher Conway

TOPSPEED:

Pakens Rock

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Seddon

The Irish Sun:

Lucky Zebo