October 28 / 17.22 Galway

17.22

Soft

COLM QUINN BMW (C & G) (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 2m 0f 90y
  • 9 runners
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COLM QUINN BMW (C & G) (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

Runners: 9 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

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5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.30
  • Place: £1.10

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kingston Hill 4yo cost small money as a foal and 3yo but having run away with Tallow 4yo point-to-point in February was sold for £200,000 at Cheltenham later same month; dam unraced half-sister to a couple of bumper winners; interesting on rules debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

14

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Butcher Hollow

11st 0lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Thomas Cooper

Course bumper winner (16.5f, soft) got off the mark in this sphere in a 2m4f Fairyhouse maiden in April (form hasn't worked out); unseated on chase debut on latest at Tipperary in May; this looks a tough task on handicap debut.

10/1

4

8th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:42 Tipperary

Butcher Hollow

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Thomas Cooper

Bolted up on sole point-to-point start; bumper winner; consistent hurdler who got off the mark in Fairyhouse maiden (2m4f, yielding) last month; could develop into a fine chaser.

14/1

7/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 5

Last run: 177 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
A 34,000euros 3yo is half-brother to 4 winners inc yard's bumper winner and smart hurdler My Mate Mozzie; runner-up in Kirkistown point-to-point last season before just fair bumper debut effort at Tipperary in May, tiring over 1f out; back from summer break and quite likely to improve enough to feature with Derek O'Connor booked.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:40 Perth

The Other Mozzie

11st 12lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: L J Morgan

Three chase wins for Gavin Cromwell included comfortable win in good event at Ayr (2m, good to soft) one year ago; fluffed the start on stable debut in Cheltenham's Grand Annual but had yet to be asked for his effort when falling three out last month; now back down to that Ayr mark, while the first-time visor and booking of Harry Cobden are other points of interest.

8/1

11

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

The Other Mozzie

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: L J Morgan

Won in good style for Gavin Cromwell at Ayr (2m, good to soft) last April and on that evidence this 3lb higher mark may not be beyond him; however, he was underwhelming on his final two runs for that yard and a major turnaround is needed on this stable debut, for which a tongue-tie goes on.

50/1

11th

6

14th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:15 Fairyhouse

The Other Mozzie

11st 2lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two wins last winter, including a premier handicap chase at Ayr in April; ran well before fading into seventh in the Paddy Power Gold Cup at Cheltenham (2m4f, soft) in November; never landed a blow at Kelso early last month; plenty to prove as a result.

25/1

15/8

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 5-

Last run: 186 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
No Risk At All gelding cost 45,000Euros as a 2yo; half-brother to French winners Rinablue (2m5f-3m1f cross-country chase) and Ballicod (2m3f hurdle/3m2f cross-country chase); dam French 2m1f chase winner; creditable debut effort when fifth of 16 in Goffs Land Rover Bumper at Punchestown festival (yielding-to-soft), that looking the best form on offer here; obvious chance and owner/trainer took this last year.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

21st Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 77y

Class 4

15:55 Bangor-on-Dee

Tactical Affair

11st 3lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

The more his mark has eased this spring and summer the better he's done over fences, culminating in last month's Stratford success (2m1f, good); chance likely rests on whether he's derived sufficient confidence from that experience to defy going back up 10lb.

13/8

1st

1

18th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

15:55 Stratford

Tactical Affair

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

0-6 over fences; bounced back from poor performance when keeping on well to snatch never-dangerous second at Worcester (2m, good) 12 days ago but others here have more convincing profiles.

3/1

1st

1

18th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 213y

Class 5

15:55 Stratford

Tactical Affair

12st 0lb

J: James Bowen

T: Warren Greatrex

0-6 over fences; bounced back from poor performance when keeping on well to snatch never-dangerous second at Worcester (2m, good) 12 days ago but others here have more convincing profiles.

3/1

Form: 36

Last run: 40 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise both starts, strong-finishing Killarney third and last month at Listowel ran a bit in snatches, staying on again after meeting trouble in running when beaten under 4l; open to improvement and has to be considered.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

2

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

19:07 Killarney

Thegraveyardbookie

11st 8lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Sole win came in a maiden hurdle in late 2023; fell mid-race on chase debut in this race 12 months ago and was pulled up on last month's return over hurdles.

16/1

9

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 15y

15:35 Cork

Thegraveyardbookie

10st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: E McNamara

No joy since 2m3f Limerick maiden hurdle win on heavy in December 2023; off since falling in a chase at Killarney in May 2025; likely best watched.

20/1

7

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:08 Killarney

Thegraveyardbookie

11st 8lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

prominent, fell 7th

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Walk In The Park gelding a 20,000euros foal and 70,000euros 3yo who fetched 170,000euros at Punchestown in April after finishing second in 3-finisher Fairyhouse point-to-point; first foal; unraced dam closely related to high-class bumper and 2m-3m hurdle/chase winner Identity Thief; hooded for rules debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 50y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Sportinthepark

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Noel Meade

Exploited lower hurdles mark at Galway (2m6f, yielding) in October; struggled in the Troytown Chase when last seen but remains 8lb below his chase mark so can't be dismissed on ground he handles.

6/1

1st

8

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 200y

16:13 Galway

Sportinthepark

10st 10lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

2m4f maiden hurdle winner got off the mark over fences when easily winning a beginners' chase at this meeting last year; following month well held in Grade 2 novice at Punchestown and has been absent since; potentially interesting back hurdling off 15lb lower mark.

6/1

Form: 9047

Last run: 13 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cork run 13 days ago a small step in the right direction but still best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Brave Crogha

10st 11lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: I Madden

Bumper winner in 2024; 0-7 over hurdles and yet to trouble the judge; off since heavy defeat at Galway in October; 3lb drop not enough to tempt on return.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sholokhov gelding cost 15,500euros as a foal and 70,000euros as a 3yo; closely related to 3m chase winner Call The Tune, half-brother to 2m4f-3m1f hurdle winner Apache Creek; dam unraced half-sister to smart winners Cross Kennon (bumper/2m-3m1f hurdle) and Sumos Novios (2m4f-3m chase); another newcomer for whom market likely best guide.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

5th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

19:17 Hereford

Mount Anglesby

12st 0lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alastair Ralph

The winner of two of his six starts for this stable, most recently at Warwick (2m5f, good to soft) in March off 4lb lower, but didn't quite match that level when fourth (2m4f, good) at Plumpton last month; may need to find more but likely to be in the mix.

9/2

4th

3

6th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 116y

Class 3

15:45 Plumpton

Mount Anglesby

11st 11lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alastair Ralph

7yo who has a fair bit of experience but has been progressive for a new yard this term, making it two wins from his last three runs (2m3f/2m5f, good/good to soft) when scoring at Warwick last time; entitled to respect.

13/2

1st

2

8th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 5y

Class 4

15:10 Warwick

Mount Anglesby

11st 9lb

J: Tom Broughton

T: Alastair Ralph

Ran creditably on bare figures last time when bidding for an Ascot double; only 1-14 under rules compared to 2-3 in points but may still have more to offer for current yard.

10/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 186 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Champs Elysees gelding cost 12,500euros as a foal; half-brother to winners Ballyvic Boru (bumper and 2m-2m1f hurdle/chase) and Ericsbar (point); dam tailed off in bumper, closely related to 2m4f hurdle winner Mythical Warrior; tailed off on debut at Punchestown festival in April when a 66-1 shot; best watched on return.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

4

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Howdoyalikeherhome

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Placed in a couple of points; 1-16 over hurdles and rated 119 in that sphere; however, was pulled up in successive races at Galway and Killarney when last seen last August and while there's a good chance he'll make a chaser on breeding, he's tended to need his comeback runs in the past.

10/1

2

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 80y

15:05 Killarney

Howdoyalikeherhome

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won over 2m6f at Down Royal off 110 in April and backed that up with some good runs in defeat; bounced back from a poor run at Punchestown to finish second of 15 at Bellewstown in July (24.5f, good); needs to again bounce back after being pulled up at Galway earlier this month (24.5f, soft); can't be totally ruled out.

20/1

4

3rd Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Howdoyalikeherhome

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won over 2m6f at Down Royal in April, backed that up with good runs in defeat at Killarney and Listowel; bounced back from a below-par Punchestown run when second at Bellewstown; stays well; Jack Kennedy aboard for the first time.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Magneticjim (by Galileo) gelding cost 17,000euros as a 3yo; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to French winners Up To You (1m4f AQPS Flat and 2m1f-2m5f hurdle/chase inc Listed hurdle), Volluto (11.5f AQPS Flat and 2m2f hurdle) and Bohemian Dancer (2m1f hurdle); market best guide on debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

20th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

19:10 Huntingdon

Jassur Des Brosses

10st 6lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Michael Keady

0-13 under rules; ran well when fourth of 14 over hurdles in first-time blinkers (now removed) here (2m5f, good) last month (winner has gone in again since), but he comes up against some in-form rivals on chase debut; others preferred.

20/1

6th

5

20th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 189y

Class 5

19:10 Huntingdon

Jassur Des Brosses

10st 6lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: Michael Keady

0-13 under rules; ran well when fourth of 14 over hurdles in first-time blinkers (now removed) here (2m5f, good) last month (winner has gone in again since), but he comes up against some in-form rivals on chase debut; others preferred.

20/1

4th

14

19th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

13:54 Huntingdon

Jassur Des Brosses

10st 9lb

J: Taylor Fisher

T: Michael Keady

Returned from break with pretty good fourth here (2m3f, good to soft) in February, but was well beaten on both outings last month (3m1f/2m3f) and needs a big boost from the first-time blinkers.

16/1

Non-runners

Garswood Gold

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €12.40
Straight Forecast €13.05
Trifecta €48.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tactical Affair

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tactical Affair

POSTDATA:

Tactical Affair

The Irish Sun:

Tactical Affair