October 28 / 15.10 Galway

15.10

Yielding To Soft

Barna Recycling Handicap

  • Prize money: £5900
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Barna Recycling Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

28/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 90-000 D

Last run: 175 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Out of form since winning at Gowran (7f, heavy) last October and is 5lb lower now; was runner up over this C&D in October 2022; absent since a poor run at the Curragh in May; can't be completely ruled out but hard to be confident given his recent form.
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9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Rhythm King

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Mudlark won at this meeting last year (7f) and later added Curragh win at today's trip; standout run this year when C&D third last month, though wasn't beaten far at Listowel.

12/1

9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Rhythm King

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Mudlark won at this meeting last year (7f) and later added Curragh win at today's trip; standout run this year when C&D third last month, though wasn't beaten far at Listowel.

12/1

5

(10)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:00 Leopardstown

Rhythm King

9st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Mudlark has been in and out this season; his last run at Tipperary was definitely an out when getting his ground but finishing 18l behind the winner; his run prior at Listowel was decent when a close fifth (8.5f, heavy); serious stamina concerns at this trip.

25/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 940863 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Is 2-17; well-backed for his latest start at the Curragh and ran well to finish a 3.25l third of 24; handles testing ground, has run well here before and is just 1lb above his last win; his draw in stall 16 is not ideal, however; each-way claims.
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9th

2

(11)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Racing Royalty

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

Disappointing favourite last time at Listowel but his previous runs suggested his turn might be near and he does enjoy slow ground; in the mix.

6/1

9th

13

(17)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:02 Listowel

Racing Royalty

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

Two wins in 2023 were gained in the autumn on soft ground, including over 7f at this venue; last season, he went close when second at Galway on heavy on his final outing; recent Galway third suggests he can add to his score before the end of the season.

5/1

3rd

13

(14)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Galway

Racing Royalty

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gillian Scott

Both wins in 2023 were gained in the autumn on soft ground; last season, went closest when second over C&D on heavy on his final outing; improved from his seasonal debut when fifth at Naas last month; Colin Keane aboard, could feature now

8/1

OUR TIP

13/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 670484 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Has gone well here in the past; fine effort when beaten 1l at Gowran last week over 8.5f; was only beaten 4l over C&D in August off 70 (denied a clear run); now 6lb lower but has never won on heavy ground.
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6th

6

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:15 Limerick

Lady Arwen

9st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Had been on a losing run of over 2.5 years before a short head victory at Gowran last time provided her fourth career turf win (1m, soft); runner-up hasn't done much for the form in the meantime; still on an attractive mark compared to her previous wins if continuing on an upward curve.

9/2

1st

1

(6)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Lady Arwen

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Dual course winner off much higher marks but on a long losing run since 2023; well beaten at Dundalk first two starts this year; contender if at her best returning to turf.

33/1

11th

3

(15)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Arwen

10st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Conor O’Dwyer

On a long losing run and tailed off over C&D in January; hooded; wide draw.

50/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 684126 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won this last year off 53 on heavy ground; added her second win last September at Gowran off 52; gone up to 65 now after running well here off 61 on her penultimate start; not beaten far at the Curragh off her revised mark latest; a career best will be needed and she's drawn very wide.
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7

(5)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Galway

Kinda Tiny

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Timothy Doyle

Beaten only a neck in this race 12 months ago; also runner-up at Tipperary on the second of three starts this term; Leopardstown run was disappointing

12/1

2

(13)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

17:45 Leopardstown

Kinda Tiny

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Timothy Doyle

Dual winner and today's trip/ground is fine; nearly got up from off the pace last time at Tipperary (7.5f, good to firm) and possibilities despite her career-high mark.

7/1

2nd

5

(5)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 100y

19:10 Tipperary

Kinda Tiny

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Timothy Doyle

Wins have been at Galway (7f heavy) in 2023, and Gowran (1m good) last September; may improve from her seasonal debut at Limerick three weeks ago; stiff task off 10lb higher than her last winning mark

14/1

14/1

Form: 090457 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Is 2-31 but winless since August 2021; has hinted at a return to form in recent runs; not beaten far on heavy at Leopardstown off 65 last week; however, was beaten 8l at the Curragh two days later; has run well here before off much higher marks so he can't be fully discounted; check the market.
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12th

4

(4)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Cork

Royal Pippen

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

prominent

11/2

12th

4

(4)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Cork

Royal Pippen

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

prominent

11/2

3rd

1

(3)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Royal Pippen

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

prominent, went second over 2f out, lost second inside final 110yds, just held third

4/1

Form: -39442 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Is 0-7 but has been in good form since the cheekpieces have gone on; was a 2l fourth of 12 at Roscommon (7.5f, yielding to soft) earlier this month and followed that with a 1.25l second of 15 at Gowran (8.5f, soft to heavy) last week; same mark here and the drop in trip should be fine; shortlisted.
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10

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Goldrush Kid

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

Won off 6lb higher in first-time cheekpieces at the Curragh last March (1m, soft); no joy since and beaten around 9l in both starts at that venue this season; blinkers back on instead of cheekpieces; not discounted.

15/2

5th

8

(14)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Goldrush Kid

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Magee

Eighth of 26 here 13 days ago when bidding to repeat last year's win in a 1m contest; may do better with that run behind him.

12/1

8th

8

(17)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Goldrush Kid

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

Sole victory came in this race last year (soft) on his seasonal return and he is 2lb lower now; was well backed on that occasion so he's well worth monitoring in the market.

16/1

Form: 006573 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on her seasonal return at Gowran in April (7f, yielding) and is 4lb lower now; best run since on latest when beaten 1.75l over 8.5f back there last week on testing ground; drop in trip no problem and has a decent draw; should go well again.
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11

(13)

18th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:45 Newcastle (AW)

Madame Plaintiff

9st 1lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Campaigned mostly over further; slowly away and always behind returned to 6f last time, taking record for current yard to 0-9; opposed.

33/1

9th

10

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Madame Plaintiff

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Ex-Irish filly who has been unable to take advantage of a declining mark for new stable; change of trip (second attempt at sprinting) needs to help.

16/1

9th

10

(5)

4th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

14:57 Redcar

Madame Plaintiff

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Alan Brown

Ex-Irish filly who has been unable to take advantage of a declining mark for new stable; change of trip (second attempt at sprinting) needs to help.

16/1

8th
7 (1)
Lust

28/1

Form: 500768 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won four races for Ger Lyons, including a Listed heat at Naas but his last win was in May 2022; 0-9 for current yard and hasn't looked like winning in recent starts; mark is tumbling but a leap of faith is required.
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19

(13)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Lust

9st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Conor David Maxwell

Has regressed badly since winning a Listed race back in 2022; no real signs of turning a corner either; well-beaten Gowran on Monday (4.19).

20/1

6/1

Form: -02311 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Is 5-31 including a win over C&D off 56; 8yo mare is in the form of her life right now and on a hat-trick after wins at Bellewstown (1m, yielding to soft) off 47 and Leopardstown (7f, heavy) off 53; poorly drawn and never won off a mark this high but can't be dismissed in her current form.
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8

(9)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Gowran Park

Pimstrel

9st 1lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

The last of her five wins came over this trip at Leopardstown last autumn; below that form in three starts this year; has plenty to find with some of these on today's terms.

25/1

11

(10)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

17:45 Leopardstown

Pimstrel

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: G A Kingston

C&D winner in October but the ground was heavy then and she does prefer give underfoot; no better than seventh this season (good/yielding) and there will be other days for her.

20/1

3

(2)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

18:08 Roscommon

Pimstrel

9st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: G A Kingston

Durable mare enjoyed a fine summer in 2024, compiling form figures of 2311 before a below par ninth of 16 on final start at Galway; best suited by soft/heavy; should be better for last month's reappearance at Fairyhouse.

8/1

22/1

Form: -22480 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Veteran is 4-54; has C&D form figures of 22 including a second off 73 on heavy ground on his last visit in August 2023; needs to bounce back from a couple of poor runs at Roscommon and the Curragh but that's not impossible; wide draw not ideal but he should go well.
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3

(16)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

14:50 Listowel

Shawaamekh

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

On a long losing run and his two runs this season have not indicated that a return to winning ways is imminent; positive rider booking but others appeal more.

28/1

2

(13)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Limerick

Shawaamekh

10st 1lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

All four wins have come over 7f and the veteran prefers softer ground than this; last win was in 2022; safe to rule out.

80/1

13

(1)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

19:09 Cork

Shawaamekh

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Second runner for yard; all four wins have come over 7f, including at this track but the last was in 2022; this trip looks too sharp on debut for a new yard.

33/1

Form: 63440

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Promise in maidens and on handicap debut at Cork (6f, good to yielding) earlier this month; never figured stepped up to this trip at the Curragh last time; not drawn well here and while she has ability, others look more likely.
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5th

1

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Pink Oxalis

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including over 1m at this track on soft in April; career-best when landing a very competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown last September; not in the same form on first two starts this year; slowly away over 7f here last time, staying-on third was a decent effort in the circumstances.

5/1

3rd

1

(1)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Pink Oxalis

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including over a mile at this track on soft in April; won very competitive fillies handicap at Leopardstown in September off 5lb lower; not been in same form in two starts this term and needs a big step forward down in trip off top weight.

16/1

23th

8

(22)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Pink Oxalis

9st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including a 1m premier handicap at Irish Champions fixture at Leopardstown; would prefer better ground.

25/1

Form: 387056

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Is 0-16 overall on the Flat and 0-11 on turf; just one place to his name, a 1l third at Fairyhouse in May (1m2f, good); probably handles this ground but not sure this drop in trip will suit; others look more likely.
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8th

2

(8)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sinbad My Dad

10st 1lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Seamus Fahey

Just one win from 28 attempts, but has been knocking on the door in recent starts here; fourth over 10.5f in November before taking third spot next two times; squeezed out when one-paced upped in trip over C&D last time; this trip may not be his optimum.

13/1

10/1

Form: 446004

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Is 0-6; still early days for this 4yo and he ran his best race yet on turf when beaten 2.75l into fourth at Listowel (1m, good) last month; untried on heavy ground but has a place chance if handling it.
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16th

2

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 34y

14:17 Thurles

Charlie Brown

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: T J O’Mara

Showed good stamina on soft ground when winning a 23-runner handicap over 1m6f at Navan last October; not a bad run when fifth under a penalty at Galway five days later; rated a modest 60 on the Flat; faces a tough introduction to hurdling.

25/1

5th

1

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Charlie Brown

10st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: T J O’Mara

Ran well on seasonal return on soft ground at Killarney in July; well below that level on next two starts; got up close home to win over 1m6f at Navan last week; bold bid likely under 7lb penalty but may struggle to confirm form with third-placed God The Highness.

9/2

14th
14 (12)
Mogwli

25/1

Form: 601700

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner; capable performer on his day but is a hard horse to predict; won at Bellewstown (1m, yielding to soft) off 56 earlier this month; poor efforts the last twice and he needs to bounce back; the visor returns.
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13th

9

(17)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Mogwli

9st 8lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner but this season hasn't started at all well and best watched for now.

33/1

11th

6

(2)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Mogwli

10st 0lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner, but 0-10 at this venue; a lot of improvement needed based on two runs Curragh runs this season.

22/1

12th

17

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Mogwli

9st 5lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner, including twice at this track over 6f early in his career; won twice last year but prone to inconsistency; mid-field over 1m here on seasonal debut

25/1

Form: 0/0-00 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Is 6-45 on turf; veteran knows where the winning line is but he's been out of form since scoring at Ballinrobe (9.5f, good) off 77 in July 2022; now 12lb lower but hard to make a case for him on recent form and he's never won on ground this testing.
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6

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

16:55 Navan

Takeachancejimmy

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Twice a winner here over shorter but on a long losing run and hasn't convinced over this trip in the past.

20/1

8

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:13 Bellewstown

Takeachancejimmy

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Went close over C&D in April off 6lb higher but not a lot to shout about in the meantime.

20/1

4

(1)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 135y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Takeachancejimmy

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Veteran; six-time turf winner went close in a 1m handicap at Bellewstown in April off 59; three moderate efforts since and now drops into claiming company but has C&D form figures of 211 so return to this venue could revive; interesting.

6/1

10/1

Form: 950528 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Is 2-32; went close to adding to her tally when short-headed at Roscommon on her penultimate start (7.5f, soft); hit with a 4lb rise for that but remains 1lb lower than when fourth in this race last year on heavy ground and that wasn't her first good run here; claims.
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8th

5

(11)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Little Keilee

9st 7lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: James Owen

Fairly treated on her back-to-back runner-up efforts over 7f on AW/turf in August but not quite at the same level in recent starts; Captain Parma is the more obvious of her prolific stable's pair.

15/2

5th

3

(6)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

17:40 Yarmouth

Little Keilee

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish soft/heavy-ground winner; 0-10 for James Owen since June; has posted some good efforts in defeat but struggles for consistency and it was one of her lesser efforts when fifth of seven at Chester (7f, good) on Friday; first run at 6f for over two years.

7/2

5th

6

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

15:17 Chester

Little Keilee

9st 4lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish 5yo who is 0-9 for James Owen since the spring; has posted some good efforts in defeat, most recently when third at Lingfield (7f, AW) last week, but her tendency to race too freely and/or start slowly is a nagging concern.

9/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €68.50
Straight Forecast €36.57
Tricast €228.94
Trifecta €468.20

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Goldrush Kid

SPOTLIGHT:

Little Keilee

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Lust

POSTDATA:

Pimstrel