September 05 / 17.45 Galway

17.45

Good

Galway Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4957.98
  • 2m 6f 110y
  • 19 runners
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Galway Handicap Hurdle (Div I)

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £23.10
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 8000-9 D

Last run: 97 days

W: 11st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Capable sort with four wins under his belt, two of which came last year, but on a slippery slope for a while now and needs to recapture his former sparkle; questions to answer.
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18

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:22 Galway

Oskar High

10st 7lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Norman Lee

Veteran has won this twice, including last year off 3lb higher; however, he has been pulled up on his last three starts so major revival required.

25/1

13

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 41y

19:12 Ballinrobe

Oskar High

10st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Norman Lee

Old boy won at Galway last September; pulled up back there in October and same story on return from a 199-day break at Sligo in May; on last winning mark but may be vulnerable to younger legs.

25/1

13

13th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 188y

20:00 Sligo

Oskar High

10st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Norman Lee

prominent

12/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: U40-04

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Hit and miss maiden but on one of her better days when fourth of 16 runners over today's trip on her recent visit to Ballinrobe; shaped really well that day but seemed to run out of steam late, and if this turns into a test, her stamina could come under fire.
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15th

19

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

15:20 Punchestown

Getaclan

10st 6lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: D McNamara

Career highlight Galway second came some time ago; absent since April 2023 and watching brief advised.

25/1

15th

19

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 7f 182y

15:20 Punchestown

Getaclan

10st 6lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: D McNamara

Career highlight Galway second came some time ago; absent since April 2023 and watching brief advised.

25/1

11

20th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 7f 70y

18:20 Kilbeggan

Getaclan

10st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: D McNamara

in touch with leaders

33/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 64-3D69

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Folded tamely enough over fences at Ballinrobe 14 days ago; respectable run when disqualified from fourth (rider failed to weigh in) over hurdles at Wexford prior to that, although 0-8 and will need to squeeze out a bit more.
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3rd

8

18th Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Lingfield

Mutual Respect

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Has a solid record over fences, with plenty of places alongside three wins in 15 attempts; might strip fitter for his Bangor run which followed wind surgery.

4/1

3rd

8

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Mutual Respect

11st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Three chase wins, the latest in this race 12 months ago off the very same mark; could be interesting after wind surgery and recent rain welcomed.

8/1

3rd

8

27th Oct 2025

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 5

13:40 Bangor-on-Dee

Mutual Respect

11st 3lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: Billy Aprahamian

Three chase wins, the latest in this race 12 months ago off the very same mark; could be interesting after wind surgery and recent rain welcomed.

8/1

Form: 11-P23 D

Last run: 92 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Better chaser but went close to opening his account over hurdles when a close second on his last roll of the dice in this sphere, chasing home Tyre Kicker in a competitive looking three-miler at Punchestown in May; 4lb higher but has one of these in him and should have a good crack at it.
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11th

7

7th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:20 Clonmel

Presenting Point

11st 5lb

J: Mr J Aherne

T: A M O’Grady

Triple chase winner but has lost his form badly over hurdles and fences, so isn't easy to fancy at present.

40/1

13th

3

31st May 2024

Soft

2m 5f 145y

19:50 Tramore

Presenting Point

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: A M O’Grady

Either pulled up or tailed off in five runs for this yard and 0-16 over timber; hard to recommend.

20/1

4

13th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:10 Killarney

Presenting Point

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: A M O’Grady

Three-time winner, in best form just over two years ago; badly out of form in two runs during the winter; needs to show signs of a revival.

20/1

40/1

Form: -09P00

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Flashes of ability in maidens but handicap form hereto disappointing and the first-time tongue-tie will need to work wonders; plenty to find.
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6th

6

18th Nov 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 100y

Class 5

12:55 Kelso

Fainche

11st 1lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

Longstanding maiden (0-27); runner-up on heavy at Newcastle (3m; from 6lb higher) in April 2024; nothing constructive since and she arrives with plenty to prove after falling at Catterick on New Year's Day when last seen; stablemate of Walk My Way.

16/1

6

1st Jan 2025

Good

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

15:05 Catterick

Fainche

11st 3lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

raced in third, lost third 5th, fell 6th

16/1

6

1st Jan 2025

Good

3m 1f 71y

Class 5

15:05 Catterick

Fainche

11st 3lb

J: Joshua Thompson

T: Micky Hammond

raced in third, lost third 5th, fell 6th

16/1

Form: -00O66

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Not a bad effort on her last few starts, including when running out at Killarney in July; more still needed which could make life tough, but she is lightly raced.
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13

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 48y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Cottage Artist

10st 0lb

J: G B Noonan

T: V T O’Brien

27-race maiden who was tailed off over timber on return and she's 12lb wrong for this assignment.

100/1

13th

15

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Cottage Artist

10st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: V T O’Brien

Veteran has been placed only once from 22 starts over hurdles; chasing on last four starts before a break.

20/1

6th

16

7th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 171y

15:15 Clonmel

Cottage Artist

10st 8lb

J: G B Noonan

T: V T O’Brien

jumped right on occasions, midfield, in touch with leaders 3 out, weakened before 2 out

33/1

Form: P28-88 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 1lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Far from disgraced in a hurdle and more recently a chase in two starts since returning from a 265-day absence; shaped well over 3m here last year off a similar mark, and if she has improved any amount on her latest efforts, she should her own; place potential.
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0

6

10th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 7f 63y

Class 5

15:20 Hexham

Humps And Bumps

10st 10lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Danny Brooke

On a lengthy losing sequence but she arrives in decent nick, fourth in 3m2f Sedgefield handicap chase 30 days ago; visor replaces cheekpieces and she's no forlorn hope back over hurdles.

7/1

4th

5

11th Oct 2023

Good

3m 2f 202y

Class 5

16:05 Sedgefield

Humps And Bumps

10st 11lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Danny Brooke

took keen hold, held up in rear, outpaced before 4 out, kept on from 2 out

5/1

4th

6

6th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 41y

Class 5

19:18 Hexham

Humps And Bumps

10st 9lb

J: John Kington

T: Danny Brooke

Has recovered some form since wind surgery and the refitting of blinkers; not beaten far at Stratford 13 days ago and may get closer to Hapy La Vie than she did over C&D in June; one win in last four years, however.

11/2

Form: -62234

Last run: 31 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Struggling to land the killer blow but continuously knocking on the door lately, finishing in close proximity the last twice off today's mark, and if opens for her here, she would not be winning out of turn; vulnerable but sound claims.
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8th

1

5th Sep 2022

Good

2m 6f 110y

17:45 Galway

Roped In

12st 0lb

J: Mr J G Murphy

T: Daniel G Murphy

midfield, lost position and dropped to rear 4th, pushed along briefly after 5th, mistake 10th, ridden and no impression after 3 out, never on terms

7/1

4th

1

5th Aug 2022

Good

3m 0f 0y

17:50 Wexford

Roped In

12st 0lb

J: Mr J G Murphy

T: Daniel G Murphy

in touch with leaders, lost position and towards rear after 2nd, pushed along and headway on outer after 2 out (usual 3 out), prominent approaching last, ridden run-in, no extra final 110yds

7/1

Form: D1/75-4

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 3lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Returning from a 14-month absence when shaping well on her recent visit to Sligo, that only 19 days ago so potential for this one to come a bit soon; that said, clearly retains her ability but some of the younger brigade perhaps a little more likely.
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0

11

8th Sep 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:12 Kilbeggan

Ask Dee

10st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Paul W Flynn

held up in rear, ridden and struggling before 8th, eased and pulled up with one circuit to go

25/1

8th

11

28th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 6f 14y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Ask Dee

10st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Paul W Flynn

towards rear, not fluent 1st

20/1

16

6th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

Ask Dee

10st 13lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Paul W Flynn

20/1

Form: 1-5P7P

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 3lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won a mares beginners chase in April but the wheels seem to come off in the interim; probably in search of a confidence booster here back over hurdles, but placed on eight of her 23-starts at this game, and largely competitive in around today's mark; won't be inconvenienced by an ease in the ground and is worth a second glance.
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15

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 14y

15:05 Tipperary

Esthers Marvel

10st 5lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: David Kenneth Budds

Goes well fresh and again shaped nicely on reappearance over hurdles at Kilbeggan; 6lb higher mark as a chaser and overall record is not the strongest (1-10), although has a nice pull with King Ferdinand for a 9.75l defeat last October, so far from ignored.

16/1

5th

14

19th Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 100y

17:43 Kilbeggan

Esthers Marvel

10st 13lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: David Kenneth Budds

Is 1-28 over hurdles; hit the frame in a couple of starts this winter but lost her way subsequently; can go well fresh so not ruled out despite 130-day absence.

50/1

11th

16

19th Feb 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:55 Punchestown

Esthers Marvel

11st 12lb

J: Tessa Condon

T: David Kenneth Budds

Modest handicap hurdler-chaser and an unlikely scorer here.

66/1

Form: 06-64P

Last run: 52 days

W: 10st 13lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Hardy veteran found life tough over fences latest, but to his credit battled bravely when a close fourth on previous start hurdling; 0-27 record over hurdles/age has to be a concern all the same and others make a bit more appeal.
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14

8th Nov 2022

Soft

2m 7f 55y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Kings War

10st 13lb

J: Martin Mooney

T: Mrs Ann Mooney

pushed along early, prominent, led 3rd, headed halfway

22/1

10th

15

23rd Sep 2022

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:50 Listowel

Kings War

10st 13lb

J: E Walsh

T: Mrs Ann Mooney

held up in behind leaders, not fluent 2nd, midfield when niggled along briefly after 8th, pushed along when mistake 3 out, soon ridden, weakened before 2 out

33/1

11th

19

5th Sep 2022

Good

2m 6f 110y

17:45 Galway

Kings War

10st 13lb

J: Martin Mooney

T: Mrs Ann Mooney

always towards rear, mistake and ridden 10th, lost touch and tailed off 2 out

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 635218 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Downpatrick winner disappointed under her 5lb penalty when eighth at Ballinrobe a fortnight ago when never really troubling the main players; needs to bounce back from that run, and not so sure an easing of the ground would aid her cause.
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11th

6

19th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

16:50 Killarney

Townhill Penny

11st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a 2m6f Downpatrick handicap hurdle in the summer of 2022; largely disappointing since, including when pulled up at Downpatrick over hurdles latest; in top hands but is impossible to recommend at present.

16/1

1

15th Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 185y

17:30 Downpatrick

Townhill Penny

11st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

C&D winner in 2022; has struggled to make a telling mark in the interim and under a drive a fair way from home when a modest third over fences latest; could probably do with sliding another few pound but not without a squeak either.

9/1

Form: 07-080

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Former claiming hurdle winner not really setting the track alight in recent weeks; down another 2lb, but has it all to do now.
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3rd

1

21st Jun 2023

Good

3m 0f 110y

19:58 Wexford

Emir De Rots

12st 0lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Won claiming hurdle at Clonmel in September and consistent generally since; yet to show his best form at this trip though.

10/1

2

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

2m 6f 169y

20:00 Clonmel

Emir De Rots

11st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Won over hurdles here; unseated having made mistakes on last chase start but some creditable efforts over hurdles since; could be involved if he gets his jumping together.

5/1

3rd

15

11th May 2023

Soft

2m 3f 25y

19:48 Clonmel

Emir De Rots

11st 6lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Conor O’Dwyer

towards rear

12/1

Form: 677-57

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
40's on recent handicap debut and seemed to take a step in the right direction when a staying on seventh; could be more to come over this longer test.
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16

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 63y

16:00 Roscommon

Whiskey Lady

10st 13lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Gillian Scott

Well-beaten last three runs off low marks and loads to find; cheekpieces replace blinkers.

28/1

11th

15

8th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 149y

19:45 Roscommon

Whiskey Lady

10st 13lb

J: Daniel King

T: Gillian Scott

Maiden hasn't been beaten far at times in handicaps but well-held the last twice and has to return to best form.

22/1

7th

16

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:25 Listowel

Whiskey Lady

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Gillian Scott

Could have needed her comeback run and she has placed form in handicaps on decent ground; might not be the strongest of stayers over this far.

20/1

Form: 0-0800

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
50's and bigger all four starts so far; improvement a must to be competitive in this one.
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7

5th Sep 2022

Good

2m 6f 110y

17:45 Galway

Kansas Joe

11st 7lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: W J O’Doherty

towards rear of midfield, lost position and dropped to rear when pushed along 9th, behind and mistake 3 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out

66/1

10th

6

23rd Aug 2022

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

19:15 Bellewstown

Kansas Joe

11st 9lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: W J O’Doherty

towards rear, towards rear of midfield when pushed along before 3 out, soon minor headway, no extra after 3 out, made no impression

18/1

14th

6

1st Aug 2022

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 180y

15:30 Cork

Kansas Joe

11st 12lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: W J O’Doherty

midfield, pushed along after 4 out, no impression before 3 out

100/1

Form: 4P-942

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Belied a lack of market confidence (33's) when hitting the crossbar behind an impressive winner in a mares maiden at Tramore lately; seems to have improved a little, but will probably need to turn the screw another bit here back in handicap grade.
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9th

11

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:20 Tramore

Beechroad Winnie

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Remains a maiden but has finished runner-up four times so capable of winning races and was only 3l away over C&D last June on her return from a similar break; respected with a good jockey booking.

7/1

9th

11

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:20 Tramore

Beechroad Winnie

10st 12lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Remains a maiden but has finished runner-up four times so capable of winning races and was only 3l away over C&D last June on her return from a similar break; respected with a good jockey booking.

7/1

Form: 68006

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Satisfactory handicap debut over 2m1f at Killarney latest, had posted a higher RPR over this trip in a maiden at same back in May and as a former 'point' winner, she clearly stays and could well be ready to lift her game another few notches.
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19

6th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Tipperary

Katie Dalie

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Paul O’Flynn

17

3rd Jun 2023

Good

2m 5f 120y

19:30 Tramore

Katie Dalie

11st 5lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Paul O’Flynn

8

4th May 2023

Good

2m 7f 175y

18:55 Tipperary

Katie Dalie

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Paul O’Flynn

Unplaced off 83 in a recent handicap hurdle at Tramore; point winner just over a year ago, but makes no appeal in this company.

200/1

Form: 00-42F

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Modest second at Killarney (2m4f); pulled her way into the lead at Cork before fading on the approach to three out where fell heavily; not so sure she is crying out for this longer test; remains a little vulnerable.
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15

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 194y

15:40 Sligo

Miala Araya

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Mrs Jayne Hearne

Moderate second at Killarney this time last year and fair run at Thurles in November; off since the following month.

16/1

0

22

10th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:15 Cork

Miala Araya

10st 6lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Mrs Jayne Hearne

Runner-up over 2m4f at Killarney last year but nothing since in a restricted campaign although wasn't discredited over inadequate 2m at Thurles on recent debut for current yard; others still preferred.

25/1

5th

17

30th Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 101y

15:35 Thurles

Miala Araya

10st 13lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Mrs Jayne Hearne

Runner-up over 24f at Killarney last year but nothing since in a restricted campaign; first start for new yard after three months' break and best watched over inadequate trip.

25/1

Form: 077

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Modest enough operator in maidens, albeit unexposed youngster still learning her trade and should be more at home in this grade; stable/jockey on form at least.
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0

14

7th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 4f 110y

15:23 Fairyhouse

Punk Rock Girl

11st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

prominent, weakened before 4 out, not fluent 3 out, soon dropped to rear and pulled up

16/1

10th

18

22nd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

14:40 Listowel

Punk Rock Girl

10st 13lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Michael Collins

Drop in trip seemed to suit her last time when third at Bangor; pulled-up in this race last year; this distance may not be ideal judged on a couple of runs over staying distances during the summer.

8/1

Non-runners

Townhill Penny, Emir De Rots, Whiskey Lady

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €304.60
Straight Forecast €247.64
Tricast €2017.30
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Roped In

POSTDATA:

Townhill Penny

SPOTLIGHT:

Presenting Point

The Irish Sun:

Roped In