October 30 / 13.05 Galway

13.05

Heavy

KONE Handicap

  • Prize money: £6265.49
  • 1m 0f 73y
  • 15 runners
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KONE Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
2 (7)
San Aer

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.30
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 703632 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won this last year off 84 and running into form of late, placed here last month and again latest two at Naas and not clear run when chasing home a clear-cut winner at Leopardstown 8 days ago; hold-up performer suited by 1m and testing conditions; hold-up performer needs luck in running, big player if getting it.
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5th

3

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

San Aer

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Goes well at this venue and was only reeled in close to home over 8.5f here on Tuesday; runs off the same mark now and nicely drawn so can't discount dropped back in trip; obvious chance.

100/30

2nd

5

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

San Aer

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Two-time C&D winner on heavy off higher marks; went close again over C&D in October, again on heavy; caught the eye when short of room and not beaten far at Killarney on latest (1m, good); softer conditions would be preferable but he's got plenty of decent form on this sort of ground and his yard targets this meeting; chance.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 321/33 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won this race two years ago off 75 (heavy), also winning over hurdles here last year; back on the level with encouraging staying-on third at Gowran (1m4f) recently so don't dismiss although others possibly better handicapped.
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3

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

20:30 Kilbeggan

Big Island

11st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W J Lanigan

Hurdle winner over three years ago; 0-10 chasing, good C&D effort last summer, not so good of late, 3m probably too far on latest; can't rule out back at a more suitable trip.

9/1

9th

3

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 150y

16:55 Downpatrick

Big Island

11st 9lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W J Lanigan

Hurdle winner (1-15) is 0-9 chasing but has run some solid races in defeat; ran well enough at Tramore last time on first run for 285 days; considered with improvement to come.

5/1

4th

1

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

16:50 Tramore

Big Island

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: W J Lanigan

Winning hurdler; 0-8 over fences and rated 97; fell when holding every chance in a C&D handicap chase when last seen last August (good); has gone well fresh and not discounted.

15/2

9/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 853711 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Really hit form in heavy ground, winning on consecutive days at Gowran earlier this month, readily carrying 7lb penalty second occasion to win with plenty in hand; up another 8lb but again has ground to suit and big player.
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3rd

14

(2)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Rough And Tough

9st 6lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Really hit form in heavy ground, winning on consecutive days at Gowran earlier this month, readily carrying 7lb penalty second occasion to win with plenty in hand; up another 8lb but again has ground to suit and big player.

9/2

3rd

14

(2)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Rough And Tough

9st 6lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Really hit form in heavy ground, winning on consecutive days at Gowran earlier this month, readily carrying 7lb penalty second occasion to win with plenty in hand; up another 8lb but again has ground to suit and big player.

9/2

1st

8

(9)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 75y

15:40 Gowran Park

Rough And Tough

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Michael Mulvany

in touch with leaders, prominent after 3f, led going best over 2f out, ridden and ran on from over 1f out, eased towards finish, comfortably

8/1

Form: 254820 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Generally running well in defeat since winning fillies' handicap at Limerick in June, notably second to Simply Sideways at Listowel in testing conditions; cut out tamely however behind same rival at Tipperary since; rider's claim a positive.
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6th

2

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 5

17:01 Lingfield (AW)

Independent Expert

9st 10lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Multiple wins at 7f-1m in Ireland, including on Polytrack, but she hasn't looked well treated on turf in Britain; has a lower AW mark but still has enough to prove in her first run over 5f.

10/1

4th

1

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

19:30 Windsor

Independent Expert

10st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Eight-time winner in Ireland but all over 7f/1m, and three starts over 6f/7f for this yard have yielded little; takes another drop in class but best watched for now.

12/1

9th

4

(1)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Independent Expert

10st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Eight-time winner in Ireland (7f/1m) who has yet to sparkle in two 6f starts for this yard, including when beaten 12l to finish last of eight at Windsor (good to firm) on Monday; this trip is more suitable so heed any market signals.

33/1

16/1

Form: 180357

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Listowel in June (7f, good) but inconsistent since; handicapper giving him a chance but yet to convince on ground this testing.
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9

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

15:43 Bath

Not Just Yet

8st 2lb

J: Jay Mackay

T: Nikki Evans

Not beaten far when fourth of five in recent 5f race won by Savannah Smiles (heavy ground) but is effectively on the same mark from 2lb out of the weights today and has very modest 1-33 strike-rate.

16/1

5

(8)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:50 Bath

Not Just Yet

8st 12lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Nikki Evans

Has the ability to win a race of this nature but can flatter to deceive and boasts a strike-rate of just one win from 32 starts; good effort at Wolverhampton six weeks ago but perhaps better on Tapeta nowadays.

6/1

7

(11)

22nd Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Not Just Yet

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Nikki Evans

A few near-misses over C&D off higher marks since coming over from Ireland and didn't run badly on turf last time, when done for toe over 5f back from a break; wouldn't be a shock were he to pop up despite the wide stall.

16/1

Form: -31155 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Gowran in May from 1m-1m1.5f on easy ground and not beaten that far on both runs since last month's return, left with plenty to do each time; can't be ruled out.
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4th

2

(2)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 46y

16:45 Roscommon

You Owe Me Money

10st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

towards rear but in touch with leaders

14/1

4th

1

(8)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Gowran Park

You Owe Me Money

9st 9lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Top rated two time course winner for former yard, including at this trip; running well in handicaps this season; beaten 0.5l at Naas off 75 latest (10.5f, good to yielding); her course wins came on easy ground and today's conditions and drop in trip have to be a concern.

9/4

2nd

1

(14)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

16:52 Naas

You Owe Me Money

10st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield, towards rear halfway, switched right towards near side under 3f out, keeping on when switched left inside final 110yds, went second towards finish

12/1

Form: 325000

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Likes it soft/heavy although pick of this year's form on good when touched off at Leopardstown; recent form leaves him with plenty to find.
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7th

7

(1)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Coins Cross

9st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Likes it soft/heavy although pick of this year's form on good when touched off at Leopardstown; recent form leaves him with plenty to find.

16/1

7th

7

(1)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Coins Cross

9st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Likes it soft/heavy although pick of this year's form on good when touched off at Leopardstown; recent form leaves him with plenty to find.

16/1

14th

3

(15)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Coins Cross

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Only beaten a head in this last year; went close at Leopardstown earlier this season but out of form since; others preferred.

20/1

12/1

Form: -00317 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Three of four wins have been on AW, including two starts ago; not as good on testing ground and others preferred.
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16th

7

(14)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

The Mpex Kid

9st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Ciaran Murphy

midfield

50/1

7th

4

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:15 Downpatrick

The Mpex Kid

11st 12lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Ciaran Murphy

Four Flat wins (three on AW), well below his best on his last three starts; weak hurdles form, a long way behind Omniscient at Naas in April.

33/1

OUR TIP

15/2

Form: 139691

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Back to form to record second win at Gowran on latest, relishing testing conditions in competitive-looking 7f contest; extra furlong no problem, 6lb rise could be but rider's claim negates most of that.
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16th

12

(16)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Rhythm King

9st 12lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

One of his five wins came over 7f at this track in 2024; lost his form at the end of last year, and this trip is new; encouraging display when sixth of 17 (Dark Summit, eighth) over a shorter trip here on Tuesday.

10/1

11/2

Form: 031213 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Continues in good form, scoring recently at Punchestown (1m1f) and Thurles and good run off 12lb higher mark at Gowran when third to Rhythm King (7f); return to 1m to suit and remains of interest.
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8th

8

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wrist Art

10st 3lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Responded well to second-time cheekpieces under Ruby Criscuolo at Brighton (1m4f) nine days ago, ending a long losing spell; placed over C&D the time before; in the mix, even with 4lb penalty.

6/1

1st

4

(2)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Wrist Art

10st 6lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Both wins came when trained in Ireland in 2023; has made the frame in five of his last six races; returning cheekpieces replace visor but losing run is mounting up.

4/1

3rd

6

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:16 Lingfield (AW)

Wrist Art

8st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Yet to add to his two Irish wins in 2023 but has performed well twice this month, finishing second in Windsor handicap (11.4f, good to firm) and fourth in classified race here (1m4f); this drop back in trip ought to suit; probably won't be far away.

7/2

16/1

Form: -82457 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
AW winner is 0-6 on turf, running well here at the festival on heavy but others preferred on overall form.
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9

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

La Tulipe Noire

10st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Aengus King

Unplaced in seven hurdle runs to date, (four of them handicaps); running moderately on Flat at the moment.

14/1

7th

9

(9)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

La Tulipe Noire

8st 11lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

Won back-to-back 1m handicaps at Cork and Roscommon last autumn (yielding/soft), yet to hit that level this term in four attempts; returns to a longer trip.

14/1

8th

10

(10)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

La Tulipe Noire

9st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

AW maiden winner; her only turf wins came back-to-back at Cork and Roscommon last autumn; a bit high in the ratings since then.

16/1

12th
10 (11)
Rio Largo

20/1

Form: 931577 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Career best efforts have come over 7f including C&D win at this year's festival on heavy; struggled a bit since at this trip and opposable.
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2nd

15

(6)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Rio Largo

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

Dual winner over 7f last year; returned to form when chasing home Ferrybank here last time; chance if reproducing that but might need luck in running from his draw.

8/1

2nd

7

(3)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Rio Largo

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

midfield

12/1

4th

9

(9)

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Rio Largo

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Won two 7f handicaps on easy ground last year but has run well on faster ground, including over C&D; below his best last twice but is off an attractive mark if back to form.

18/1

14/1

Form: 249430 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Dual winner on soft last year when third to San Aer in this race; mostly consistent lately over various trips until dropping away tamely at Naas on latest; hard to be confident in but can't be ruled out.
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13th

9

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Fools Glory

9st 10lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: P F McEnery

Dual winner on soft last year when third to San Aer in this race; mostly consistent lately over various trips until dropping away tamely at Naas on latest; hard to be confident in but can't be ruled out.

14/1

13th

9

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Fools Glory

9st 10lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: P F McEnery

Dual winner on soft last year when third to San Aer in this race; mostly consistent lately over various trips until dropping away tamely at Naas on latest; hard to be confident in but can't be ruled out.

14/1

11th

2

(8)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 110y

16:35 Naas

Fools Glory

10st 1lb

J: Cillian McConnell

T: P F McEnery

held up in midfield, good headway and went third 5f out

7/2

14th
15 (10)
Fleadhfest

20/1

Form: 600060

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Opening handicap efforts disappointing and although handicapper has reacted accordingly remains hard to fancy.
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12th

14

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 44y

16:40 Punchestown

Fleadhfest

11st 9lb

J: Aoibhinn Ruane

T: J S Bolger

Modest Flat maiden has loads to find in this company.

100/1

12th

14

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 44y

16:40 Punchestown

Fleadhfest

11st 9lb

J: Aoibhinn Ruane

T: J S Bolger

Modest Flat maiden has loads to find in this company.

100/1

13th

18

(2)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Fleadhfest

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Regressive maiden after 12 starts and doesn't make a lot of appeal.

40/1

Form: 542100 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner was only touched off over C&D last month off 4lb lower mark; upped markedly in trip since, winning at Tramore but poor efforts twice since; return to this trip to suit but high enough mark right now.
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18th

17

(13)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Cork

Out On Friday

9st 6lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

Veteran a winner of eight races; step in the right direction at Roscommon latest, is ground versatile and is on last winning mark but hasn't fired in three previous visits to this venue.

10/1

5th

12

(9)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Out On Friday

9st 6lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

Likeable front running veteran goes well here; last won over C&D in May 2025 off this mark and was beaten a neck in this race last year, again off this mark; showed he retained ability when second at Fairyhouse in May; trip was too far on latest, could make a bold bid.

16/1

10th

20

(17)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:10 Galway

Out On Friday

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

Veteran won over 1m4f at Roscommon last year and was second at Fairyhouse in May; two Galway wins among his career tally of eight, so not a forlorn hope despite advancing years; second reserve.

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Payout
Exacta €17.20
Straight Forecast €19.67
Tricast €61.31
Trifecta €32.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rough And Tough

The Irish Sun:

San Aer

RP RATINGS (IRE):

You Owe Me Money

POSTDATA:

Rough And Tough