July 27 / 19.15 Galway

19.15

Good To Yielding

Tote Guarantee On All Irish & UK Races (Q.R.) Maiden

  • Prize money: £8428.57
  • 1m 4f 43y
  • 21 runners
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Tote Guarantee On All Irish & UK Races (Q.R.) Maiden

Runners: 21 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over hurdles last season and off the mark on second attempt chasing with ready win in Limerick beginners contest a week ago on good ground; represents top yard but Patrick Mullins elects to rider Hallowed Star.
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5th

2

15th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:50 Tramore

Dads Lad

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Dual-purpose but been struggling for form in both codes; well-beaten on the Flat at Galway last month; same story on last run over hurdles at Bellewstown; last win came in a Cheltenham handicap chase in 2022 off 135; thrown in off 117 on that form but impossible to fancy on recent exploits.

16/1

16th

17

(13)

29th Jul 2024

Soft

2m 0f 179y

19:10 Galway

Dads Lad

11st 0lb

J: Miss R Dudfield

T: W P Mullins

Five wins over jumps, much more effective over fences (rated 137) than hurdles (117); has run only three times on the Flat; this rider aboard when a 28-1 winner of a 1m4f maiden at the 2022 festival; soundly beaten behind Enniskerry at Listowel; in rear over hurdles on latest.

33/1

14th

15

6th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:58 Bellewstown

Dads Lad

10st 10lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

held up in midfield, soon weakened

16/1

Form: 05-

Last run: 349 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Useful winning hurdler/chaser not seen since two Flat outings last summer, down the field in this race (slowly away) and then a fair fifth at Tramore for today's rider; fitted with a tongue tie; hard to see him featuring.
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10th

3

2nd Sep 2022

Good

2m 3f 0y

19:00 Kilbeggan

Duc Dallier

11st 5lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

in touch with leaders, pushed along but lost position before 3 out, ridden and weakened from 2 out

6/1

7th

5

11th Aug 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

Duc Dallier

11st 0lb

J: Ms J A Roche

T: Henry De Bromhead

in touch with leaders, good headway and went second halfway, pushed along and lost second under 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

16/1

Form:

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Moderate maiden hurdle form and last of 14 in last month's Ballinrobe Flat maiden; impossible to fancy.
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1st

20

(13)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:30 Navan

Elle Dorado Rock

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: A J Martin

Sole win in either code came on the AW over 2m in January but career-best when strong-finishing close second in Gowran handicap over this trip on Wednesday, having allowed winner first run; Keane now takes over and obvious claims off same mark.

9/2

Form: 4-22

Last run: 65 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won a handicap hurdle at this meeting last year (good ground) and reappeared in the spring to finish runner-up in Flat maidens at both Gowran and Roscommon on softer ground, good effort latter occasion when staying on after slow start behind a useful winner; seemingly kept by for this meeting since and Patrick Mullins taking the ride takes the eye.
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4th

10

(8)

20th May 2024

Soft

1m 4f 14y

19:50 Roscommon

Hallowed Star

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Triple hurdle winner is a maiden on Flat but some good runs in 2022; well beaten when last in this sphere in 2023; others make more appeal.

25/1

4th

10

(8)

20th May 2024

Soft

1m 4f 14y

19:50 Roscommon

Hallowed Star

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Triple hurdle winner is a maiden on Flat but some good runs in 2022; well beaten when last in this sphere in 2023; others make more appeal.

25/1

Form: 344-

Last run: 286 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Second runner for the Mee's; ran well in bumper at this meeting last year before winning at Ballinrobe; creditable runs in Flat maidens last autumn would give him place claims but Hallowed Star seemingly the better-fancied.
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5

1st Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 54y

14:45 Galway

Merlin Giant

11st 1lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

Twice a winner over hurdles and won a Down Royal Flat maiden last year; made a really encouraging reappearance after 10 months off when just worn down up the hill in a beginners chase here on Tuesday; very interesting runner if he pulls out again.

4/1

2nd

4

30th Jul 2024

Yielding

2m 2f 54y

17:25 Galway

Merlin Giant

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

prominent, lost second before 4th, pushed along to lead after last, faced challenge and ridden home straight, headed final 110yds

2/1

3rd

6

(8)

24th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 165y

16:45 Curragh

Merlin Giant

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Emmet Mullins

prominent

11/2

Form: 004

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Ballinrobe fourth a step in the right direction but likely loads more required here.
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18th

12

(11)

30th Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:40 Curragh

Srowland Jack

9st 6lb

J: Sean Bird

T: Adrian Sexton

midfield, lost ground after 4f

100/1

6

21st Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 150y

17:20 Wexford

Srowland Jack

11st 4lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Adrian Sexton

Outpaced before finishing tailed off at Ballinrobe last month (The Last Mardi second); hard to fancy on that evidence.

20/1

9th

11

30th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 40y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Srowland Jack

11st 4lb

J: Mr H E Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Ten-race maiden on the Flat despite competing at a modest level; limited appeal.

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Decent bumper performer, winning last two, at Ballinrobe and Down Royal (good) under today's rider; interesting now switched to the Flat and respected.
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0

4

(6)

13th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Tramore

The Last Mardi

10st 5lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Gordon Elliott

slowly away, lost many lengths start, in rear, pulled up after 6f

2/1

5th

7

(10)

2nd Aug 2023

Soft

1m 4f 43y

17:40 Galway

The Last Mardi

11st 12lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

midfield, headway inside final furlong, ran on well towards finish, not reach leaders

8/1

1st

3

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:00 Killarney

The Last Mardi

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual bumper winner; useful placed form including third at this venue last August and second at Ballinrobe in May, well clear of the remainder; sent off 1-4 favourite at Wexford last time but the outcome was still in doubt when he fell in the lead two out; should make amends.

11/10

Form: 23

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Useful handicap hurdler has shaped very well in two recent Flat maidens won by talented jumpers, at Roscommon and Ballinrobe; has since joined Emmet Mullins and has to be considered.
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0

9

17th Dec 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 205y

14:35 Thurles

Thousand Tears

11st 1lb

J: Niall Moore

T: John M Burke

Twice successful over hurdles though not for some time (staying-on third when unseated in this race two years ago) and absent since well held on Dundalk polytrack over a year ago during short spell with Emmet Mullins.

14/1

7

(7)

16th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 182y

19:35 Killarney

Thousand Tears

9st 13lb

J: Julie Burke

T: John M Burke

Form: /080-7

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
7yo has made no impression in five starts in maidens; big outsider.
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11th

10

(14)

11th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Conamore

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Noel Henley

midfield, in touch with leaders when nudged along under 4f out, lost position home turn, dropped to rear when ridden and no impression under 2f out

25/1

13th

11

(16)

1st Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 136y

18:20 Clonmel

Conamore

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Noel Henley

always towards rear, ridden and no extra from 3f out, soon weakened, eased under 2f out

25/1

19

(17)

26th Aug 2022

Good

1m 4f 110y

19:40 Tipperary

Conamore

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Noel Henley

First reserve; little to show for her efforts in maidens; others preferred.

Form: 43/

Last run: 687 days

W: 11st 7lb

9 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
Likeable mare a bumper winner and three-time hurdles winner; hasn't run since March however, although surpassed herself when fourth in this race in 2020.
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3

5th Feb 2023

Yielding

2m 1f 150y

13:10 Leopardstown

Dollys Destination

11st 5lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Gary McGill

towards rear of midfield, fell 1st

25/1

4th

4

29th Dec 2022

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:10 Leopardstown

Dollys Destination

10st 11lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Gary McGill

held up in rear, went fourth after 2 out (usual 3 out), pushed along and no extra after last (usual 2 out), weakened omitted last

25/1

1st

4

13th Nov 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Navan

Dollys Destination

11st 9lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Gary McGill

towards rear, steady headway before 3 out, pressed leaders when ridden after 2 out, led when not fluent last, faced strong challenge but kept on well towards finish, just did enough

7/1

Form: 922- BF

Last run: 281 days

W: 11st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Decent level of form in 3 juvenile maidens last autumn on soft/heavy; gelded since and belated reappearance suggests all has not been straightforward; close relative Flying Scotsman won over C&D; jockey booking certainly encouraging.
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4

(5)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Comfort Zone

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Three-time hurdle winner went close in 2m4f Ascot Stakes last June; finished well when close third in 2m Naas handicap in October; this trip is on the short side.

12/1

14th

6

(6)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Comfort Zone

9st 8lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Third runner for yard; three-time hurdle winner went close in 2m4f Ascot Stakes off 93 last June; stayed on for midfield finish in Irish Cesarewitch here in September; finished well when close third in 2m Naas handicap in October; this trip is on the short side.

11/1

4

(3)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 7y

16:20 Naas

Comfort Zone

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Last year's winner from 8lb lower went close in the Ascot Stakes off 93 in June (2m4f, good to firm); ran better than his finishing position suggested in the Petingo premier handicap when he was interfered with at the start; stayed on in the Irish Cesarewitch last time but was never near enough to challenge; can go well with a clear run.

18/1

Form: 640

Last run: 80 days

W: 11st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Tipperary run on testing ground was promising but tame Leopardstown run raises questions.
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7th

8

22nd Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 61y

Class 4

14:15 Carlisle

Fourofakind

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Defied higher marks three times in 2024 but his 2025 form took a turn for the worse; chance depends on whether this first start of 2026 results in a turnaround.

20/1

3

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

13:47 Wetherby

Fourofakind

10st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Four-time winner over hurdles but has looked out of sorts on the Flat and over hurdles this year; the new visor did nothing for him last time.

14/1

3

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 154y

Class 3

13:47 Wetherby

Fourofakind

10st 13lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Four-time winner over hurdles but has looked out of sorts on the Flat and over hurdles this year; the new visor did nothing for him last time.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Zoffany gelding cost 45,000gns as a yearling; second foal; half-brother to US Graded stakes-placed 8.5f 2yo turf winner Editor At Large (RPR 102); dam 7f 2yo winner (94), sister to US 1m2f Gr 1 winner Bolshoi Ballet; yard in such good form this newcomer has to be respected, especially if strong in the market.
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11th

13

(3)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Mighty Mo Missouri

9st 5lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Mrs John Harrington

towards rear

20/1

Form: 54

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise both starts in Curragh maidens, notably over this trip 10 days ago when just denied third; place claims at least.
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2nd

7

(3)

15th Aug 2022

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:00 Roscommon

Monarchs Brae

9st 8lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: D K Weld

prominent, headway and pressed leaders on inner after 5f, disputed lead 4f out, ridden and led 2f out, faced sustained challenge final furlong, headed post

4/1

Form: 8336

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Fair level of form in maidens this summer, notably Fairyhouse third over this trip; too free last time and now tried hooded.
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10th

6

(5)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Only For Me

10st 0lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Mrs Jessica Magnier

A 14-race maiden; failed to build on promising fourth at the Curragh when well held at Navan last week; career-low mark and return to handicap company might help.

10/1

7th

4

(13)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:40 Navan

Only For Me

10st 0lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Mrs Jessica Magnier

Went close a couple of times last year but below his best in handicaps this year until improvement in first-time tongue tie when fourth in Curragh maiden last month, not quite staying 1m2f under forcing tactics; place claims.

12/1

4th

1

(1)

13th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Only For Me

10st 2lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Mrs Jessica Magnier

led

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Galileo half-brother to 7 winners inc top-class miler Excelebration and high class perfomer up to 10.5f Lancaster Bomber; dam placed over 1m1f/1m3f; superbly-bred newcomer making somewhat belated debut and market likely best guide.
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6th

9

(10)

12th Aug 2022

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Cork

Porthos

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

dwelt start, soon in touch with leaders, pushed along and ran green from over 3f out, close up when ridden but no extra over 1f out, no impression when intimidated by rival inside final furlong (jockey said colt got a bump in the straight)

20/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 298 days

W: 11st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Last of 13 in Killarney 2yo maiden last autumn, his only start.
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No Results Found

Form: 87

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 10lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Pair of midfield finishes in maidens earlier in the summer and seems a more likely one for handicaps.
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5th

9

(10)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 200y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Goonyaboyya

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gerard Keane

Ten-race maiden who went close over 2m at Dundalk in March 2024; probably wants quicker ground and she's been off 366 days.

25/1

Form: 6

Last run: 26 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

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Form & Verdict
First reserve; fair form in good ground bumpers last summer, not discredited on recent Flat debut but hard to see her featuring here.
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9th

1

(14)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 184y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Bambeano

10st 2lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: C Moore

Versatile sort has won from 1m-1m4f; uneven form over hurdles and on the Flat this term and was poor at Tramore last time; can start slowly; needs her best.

20/1

5

(7)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:50 Tramore

Bambeano

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: C Moore

Dual-purpose mare; not the most consistent sort but has run well in two of her three turf outings this year, including when third over a shorter trip at Down Royal last month; almost two years since her last win.

4/1

8

(4)

21st Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:15 Down Royal

Bambeano

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: C Moore

Dual-purpose mare who went close over 1m2f at Sligo (good) but disappointed there over hurdles last time when 23l behind the winner; she has won twice on the Flat with her last win coming at Gowran in 2023 off a 5lb higher mark; can't be dismissed.

18/1

Form: 70

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; hasn't been sighted in two maidens, will be of more interest when tackling handicaps.
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1st

4

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Kilbeggan

Secret Rock

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Won a maiden hurdle in 2023; also two Flat wins in 2024 for Tony Martin; lacks a recent run but of some interest on his first outing for Cian Collins.

10/1

10th

10

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Secret Rock

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Only had five runs for this yard and been competitive in 1m3f/1m4f handicaps; hold-up performer who will probably need a good pace to chase back at 1m.

4/1

10th

10

(3)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Secret Rock

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Only had five runs for this yard and been competitive in 1m3f/1m4f handicaps; hold-up performer who will probably need a good pace to chase back at 1m.

4/1

Form: 082294

Last run: 20 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; modest and exposed maiden, seemingly little chance here.
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13

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Nusra

10st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: G Ahern

Three-time Flat winner; two decent handicap hurdle runs in April (third at Limerick, second at Tramore) imply a definite chance; however, she has been off since a below-par Tipperary run in May.

10/1

13

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Nusra

10st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: G Ahern

Three-time Flat winner; two decent handicap hurdle runs in April (third at Limerick, second at Tramore) imply a definite chance; however, she has been off since a below-par Tipperary run in May.

10/1

7th

12

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

18:20 Tipperary

Nusra

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: G Ahern

Three-time Flat winner; now more mature than when obtaining initial hurdles experience early in her career; beaten 10l when second at Tramore a month ago but one of the more appealing runners.

9/2

Betting Forcast

Dads Lad, Duc Dallier, Elle Dorado Rock, Hallowed Star, Merlin Giant, Srowland Jack, The Last Mardi, Thousand Tears, Conamore, Dollys Destination, Comfort Zone, Fourofakind, Mighty Mo Missouri, Monarchs Brae, Only For Me, Porthos, Stupor Mundi, Goonyaboyya, Bambeano, Secret Rock, Nusra