July 27 / 19.50 Galway

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  • 1m 0f 123y
  • 12 runners
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Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: -03335

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Fairly consistent since entering handicap ranks, notably close Leopardstown third; raced a bit too keenly at same venue latest; top-weight looking exposed and vulnerable to more progressive types.
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11th

8

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Mudamer

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Notched two wins over this trip at Catterick last October and he has returned in fine form, making much of the running when a close third over C&D (good ground) last month; solid claims again from an unchanged mark.

6/1

3rd

3

(8)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:58 Thirsk

Mudamer

9st 6lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Won a pair of 7f handicaps at Catterick last October; returned from a 142-day absence with a fine third at Newcastle three weeks ago, doing best of the smaller stands' side group; runs off the same mark today and should make another bold bid.

6/1

3rd

5

(9)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mudamer

9st 7lb

J: Sam James

T: Geoffrey Harker

Ended a long losing run with back-to-back wins from the front over 7f at Catterick last October; found out in a higher grade at Musselburgh on final start; fifth is the best he's managed in four AW starts (all here) and it's likely best to look elsewhere on reappearance.

33/1

Form: 215 BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Chased home Tuesday on Naas debut before making all at same venue over 7f in May; bumped at start and took a keen hold when never landing a blow in Gowran fillies handicap following month; return to 1m should suit and could improve if settling better.
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20th

14

(10)

24th Sep 2022

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Ezine

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened

14/1

8

(15)

13th Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

16:20 Punchestown

Ezine

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

A 7f Naas maiden winner in May ran respectably on handicap debut at Gowran but was disappointing at Galway last time and a tough draw here.

14/1

Form: 10-784

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Limerick maiden win last autumn came on heavy; seasonal best when back to 1m at Killarney latest when fourth in rated race; probably has his fair share of weight right now.
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3rd

7

29th Sep 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Worcester

Allihies

11st 6lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Has some useful Irish Flat form on his CV and is 2-6 over hurdles since joining Dan Skelton, the latter win gained in C&D handicap ten weeks ago (made all); seemed to enjoy the run of the race that day but could still have a biggger performance in him.

6/1

1st

9

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:10 Worcester

Allihies

10st 13lb

J: Bridget Andrews

T: Dan Skelton

Again jumped to the left but still beaten on merit in a C&D novice latest (good); no wriggle room off 7lb higher mark than for his previous three-runner Warwick handicap win, but still unexposed enough to do better.

11/2

2nd

3

5th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:58 Worcester

Allihies

11st 5lb

J: Bridget Andrews

T: Dan Skelton

Finished behind Myristica three starts ago but has run well in two handicaps since, comfortably beating two rivals at Warwick five weeks ago; likely to improve further and looks one for the shortlist.

5/2

Form: 8-234

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Opening two maiden runs at this trip this year were solid efforts; not so effectve upped in trip on latest, will appreciate return to probably his optimum trip; others possibly better handicapped though.
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6th

10

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Smooth Tom

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Classy hurdler 4-11 in that sphere and rated 140; ground versatile; off since decent Flat run at the Curragh in October; returns with yard in form and his half-brother Royal Hollow has won for this stable over fences; could prove hard to beat if fit.

4/1

2nd

5

(13)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:25 Curragh

Smooth Tom

12st 0lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Useful dual-purpose performer; third in the Irish Lincoln here in March; has won two small-field hurdle races at Cork since then, well below his best on the Flat at Listowel.

12/1

1

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 197y

15:05 Punchestown

Smooth Tom

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Good dual-purpose performer; third in the Irish Lincoln this year off 94; won a 2m conditions hurdle at Cork in April; below best when facing a stiff task in a Grade 3 hurdle at Tipperary in July; comfortable winner of a two-runner hurdle at Cork in August; never in contention in a Flat handicap at Listowel; meets Glen Kiln on 13lb worse than handicap terms

9/4

Form: 684131 C

Last run: 2 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won twice for Michael Bell last year at sprint trips and back to form upped to 7f of late, needing every yard to score at Limerick, a never-nearer third at Naas and when wining here on Monday; every chance he'll get this longer trip.
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7th

11

(6)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Dairerin

9st 2lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent, ridden and no impression 1f out, soon no impression

20/1

9th

8

(15)

24th Sep 2022

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Dairerin

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, made no impression

12/1

12th

17

(1)

11th Sep 2022

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Dairerin

8st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

raced far side, never better than mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong

14/1

Form: 22-501

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Didn't need to be at his best to narrowly land ordinary Limerick maiden 20 days ago in first-time blinkers under a positive ride back at 1m; mark unchanged and could have turned a corner so definite shortlist material; not the best of draws so will need to be ridden positively again.
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4th

5

(1)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

19:20 Roscommon

Sir Antonino

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent, pushed along disputing third 3f out, went second under 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, lost two places towards finish

7/2

6th

2

(2)

5th Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

16:37 Gowran Park

Sir Antonino

10st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders towards far side

4/1

2nd

1

(5)

16th May 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 94y

19:20 Sligo

Sir Antonino

10st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Came good last summer with wins in a Limerick maiden and Galway handicap (both at 1m on goodish ground in blinkers); only 2lb higher than for that last win and being gelded could bring him on some more.

4/1

Form: 05175

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Leopardstown maiden win came at this trip; out of depth in Group 3 subsequently and ground possibly on the quick side last time in handicap; gelded since and down 3lb so worth considering back on easier ground.
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OUR TIP

Form: 10-262 C BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual winner for Paul McEnery last season (including here); two good runs in handicaps this term, latest when outstayed over 1m2f at Roscommon (Joe Masseria fourth); mark unchanged and should go well back in trip.
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7

10th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 70y

Class 3

15:20 Stratford

Mister Wilson

11st 2lb

J: Richard Patrick

T: Kerry Lee

pulled hard, soon prominent, weakened quickly after 3 out, soon pulled up

33/1

8th

4

10th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:42 Uttoxeter

Mister Wilson

11st 11lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Kerry Lee

took keen hold, towards rear, weakened from 3 out, tailed off

12/1

8th

4

10th Dec 2024

Soft

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

14:42 Uttoxeter

Mister Wilson

11st 11lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Kerry Lee

took keen hold, towards rear, weakened from 3 out, tailed off

12/1

Form: 91-604

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won a Naas maiden at the backend of last season on heavy and seasonal-best back on similar ground at Roscommon last month, not quite getting home over 1m2f; return to stiff 1m to suit but has a bit to find with Mister Wilson on that run.
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8th

5

(2)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Joe Masseria

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ryan Potter

Well backed on his stable debut at Nottingham in October (8.3f, heavy) but blew the start and finished tailed off; again slowly away when third over 1m2f back at Nottingham six days later; pulled up on hurdle debut 45 days ago; risky.

10/1

3rd

4

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Joe Masseria

11st 6lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: Ryan Potter

He's struggled to get competitive for three different yards this year, despite tumbling in the weights; having only his second go for Ryan Potter today and finished 44l adrift six days ago when co-favourite here (1m, heavy) on first attempt for him, albeit after a slow start; not often seen over this far; it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

9/2

3rd

4

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Joe Masseria

11st 6lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: Ryan Potter

He's struggled to get competitive for three different yards this year, despite tumbling in the weights; having only his second go for Ryan Potter today and finished 44l adrift six days ago when co-favourite here (1m, heavy) on first attempt for him, albeit after a slow start; not often seen over this far; it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

9/2

Form: 2907-0

Last run: 95 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Only narrowly denied on debut but went backwards in three subsequent maiden efforts last year and seasonal return in April with cheekpieces was poor; back from a break and hard to have confidence in at this stage.
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20th

3

(15)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:25 Navan

Believe In Science

10st 0lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Now 0-24 but knocking on the door over the summer in staying handicaps off this mark; back from a break and respected.

12/1

3rd

6

(15)

25th Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Believe In Science

9st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

dwelt start, soon midfield, prominent after 5f

9/2

2nd

11

(11)

7th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

17:15 Limerick

Believe In Science

9st 1lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

in touch with leaders, went second under 3f out, kept on final furlong, no match for winner

7/1

Form: 64-79

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Took a backward step upped to 1m4f on latest, having previously looked progressive; may still have more to offer dropped in trip but doesn't appear that well handicapped.
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14th

14

(14)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Dundalk (AW)

Twins For Joy

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield

12/1

9th

12

(7)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:55 Naas

Twins For Joy

8st 13lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield

25/1

5th

10

(3)

24th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 96y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Twins For Joy

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nothing to suggest she could feature unless cheekpieces make a huge difference to the form of this 48-rated filly.

25/1

Form: 5-2425

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Maiden narrowly denied over 7f at Listowel last month, didn't count later in month at Leopardstown; back to 1m here with blinkers tried but others appeal more.
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4th

3

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:22 Listowel

Inchiquin Star

11st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Terence O’Brien

Won three handicaps for previous yard and likes good ground; 1m6f Flat winner last year when her hurdles form wasn't great; has dropped down to last winning mark, but not a hectic record when fresh and last two wins have come in cheekpieces.

10/1

4th

3

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Inchiquin Star

11st 11lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Won on the Flat at Gowran in May; last win over hurdles came in this race last year on soft off 4lb lower, her second C&D win; way below best recently; hopes pinned on return to this track sparking a revival.

33/1

4th

3

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Inchiquin Star

11st 11lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Paul Stephen Kiely

Won on the Flat at Gowran in May; last win over hurdles came in this race last year on soft off 4lb lower, her second C&D win; way below best recently; hopes pinned on return to this track sparking a revival.

33/1

Betting Forcast

12/1 Mudamer, 11/2 Ezine, 12/1 Allihies, 12/1 Smooth Tom, 7/2 Dairerin, 13/2 Sir Antonino, 10/1 Manbehindthemoney, 11/2 Mister Wilson, 9/1 Joe Masseria, 14/1 Believe In Science, 16/1 Twins For Joy, 14/1 Inchiquin Star