June 17 / 19.45 Kilbeggan

19.45

Good

Galway Races Galway Plate Trial Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £10773.91
  • 2m 4f 51y
  • 9 runners
RTV
View Course
Galway Races Galway Plate Trial Handicap Chase

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.60
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 00U-62 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Four wins split equally between hurdles and fences; struggled during the winter but back to form lately and was second over C&D to a mare who was chucked in; out of the handicap so up 5lb in all.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

2

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:05 Limerick

Optional Mix

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Eoin Doyle

Three-time chase winner is 2-24 over timber, including a win here on heavy over 2m4f; rated 22lb higher over fences but has been out of sorts since winning a handicap chase at Kilbeggan in June; first time cheekpieces and tongue tie combination needs to spark a revival.

20/1

10th

2

28th Jan 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:05 Limerick

Optional Mix

11st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Eoin Doyle

Three-time chase winner is 2-24 over timber, including a win here on heavy over 2m4f; rated 22lb higher over fences but has been out of sorts since winning a handicap chase at Kilbeggan in June; first time cheekpieces and tongue tie combination needs to spark a revival.

20/1

8th

2

19th Jan 2025

Good

2m 5f 186y

14:35 Thurles

Optional Mix

11st 8lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Eoin Doyle

Struggling for form over hurdles of late and has a tough task from her 24lb higher chase mark.

20/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2669-1 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Second chase win came here a month ago where he just got there in time over this distance to complete a double for connections; that was all the more meritorious after a bad mistake three out and respected off 5lb higher but is up in grade.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

8

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

12:50 Navan

The Dasher Conway

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

More effective as a chaser but his 10lb lower mark as a hurdler gives him a fair chance, as shown by his head second over 2m at Kilbeggan three starts ago.

14/1

12th

8

16th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 50y

12:50 Navan

The Dasher Conway

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

More effective as a chaser but his 10lb lower mark as a hurdler gives him a fair chance, as shown by his head second over 2m at Kilbeggan three starts ago.

14/1

6th

5

20th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 50y

16:25 Limerick

The Dasher Conway

11st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Two-time winner over fences; well beaten on last chase start at Killarney when behind El Champo and The Big Chap; touched off on penultimate start over hurdles at Kilbeggan but didn't back that up on latest at Listowel; remains 10lb above his last winning mark and may need some help from the handicapper.

11/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 75641-

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner over 2m3f; off the mark on second chase start at Wexford (2m); 10lb wrong for handicap debut but rider's claim negates most of that; wouldn't want it to dry out too much.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Bocellis Voice

11st 6lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Best form over fences has been in 2m events at Wexford; faded before two out when stepped up in trip at Galway in September; others may stay better.

12/1

8th

7

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Bocellis Voice

11st 6lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Best form over fences has been in 2m events at Wexford; faded before two out when stepped up in trip at Galway in September; others may stay better.

12/1

6th

2

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 6f 111y

18:45 Galway

Bocellis Voice

11st 9lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

prominent, not fluent and lost position 1st, soon in touch with leaders

6/1

Form: 2059-7

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Without a win since landing the Galway Blazers in 2021; fine sixth in last year's Grand National; doubtless heading back to Galway next month and shaped well at Roscommon a week ago but 5f shorter trip is no help.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

9

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 193y

13:00 Punchestown

Born By The Sea

11st 4lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Talented on his day but hasn't produced his best for some time; pulled up in his last two starts in point-to-points; can only be watched on his Cross Country debut.

16/1

11th

9

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

3m 0f 193y

13:00 Punchestown

Born By The Sea

11st 4lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Talented on his day but hasn't produced his best for some time; pulled up in his last two starts in point-to-points; can only be watched on his Cross Country debut.

16/1

10th

6

2nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:00 Galway

Born By The Sea

11st 4lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

midfield

12/1

Form: 54120- CD

Last run: 99 days

W: 10st 4lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Has been well handled by Barry Murphy to win nine of his 43 starts; won this a year ago and followed up over C&D in July but lacks a recent run this time and his record suggests he'll be vulnerable without it.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

1

26th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 195y

20:00 Kilbeggan

Pakens Rock

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Barry T Murphy

Nine career wins include twice over C&D last summer including this event off 121; both recent runs here were below best but still respected in a weak enough contest.

7/2

9th

4

12th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:35 Kilbeggan

Pakens Rock

11st 4lb

J: James Smith

T: Barry T Murphy

Nine career wins include two handicap chase successes here last summer and Thurles hurdles win in December off 114; better for recent run here over fences.

12/1

5th

6

17th Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 51y

19:45 Kilbeggan

Pakens Rock

10st 4lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Barry T Murphy

Has been well handled by Barry Murphy to win nine of his 43 starts; won this a year ago and followed up over C&D in July but lacks a recent run this time and his record suggests he'll be vulnerable without it.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 31817- C

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Has won four of his last six starts over hurdles including a Listed handicap at Cork over Easter and little wrong with his latest effort when beaten 6l in red-hot Punchestown festival contest; had two chase runs last year, won C&D beginners' on debut and close third in useful novice heat at Wexford; lacks experience and starts handicapping from a stiff enough mark but talented enough to defy it.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Lucky Zebo

10st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Mixing hurdling and chasing in 2024; beat Shadow Rider by 2.5l at Cork (2m3f, soft to heavy) in March off 126; beaten 5.75l off revised mark of 132 subsequently at Punchestown; well-beaten on latest after a break at Chepstow; will come on for that but has a bit to prove off his current rating

33/1

17th

16

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Lucky Zebo

10st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

midfield

33/1

Form: 297-U4 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 3lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
All five wins (four chases) have come at left-handed tracks and not at her best so far this year; opposable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

22nd Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 150y

16:30 Listowel

Good As Hell

11st 4lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Philip Fenton

Six-time winner over fences and particularly effective around Tipperary; this track would be quite similar and she has to be respected with ground in her favour.

7/1

1st

1

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 40y

18:50 Kilbeggan

Good As Hell

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Loves Tipperary and back to form there when landing 2m1f handicap chase in July; excuses both starts since, saddle slipped at Wexford and unseated early on at Killarney; top-weight retains respect.

7/1

1

22nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:36 Killarney

Good As Hell

11st 12lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

towards rear, stumbled and unseated on turn after 3rd

13/2

Form: 1/238- D

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 12lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 147

Form & Verdict
Had a stellar year in 2023 with festival wins over this trip at Cheltenham and Punchestown (hurdles); ran well in America in the autumn and shaped like he needed it when mid-division in Punchestown chase at this year's festival; if he's anywhere near his best with a very useful claimer on board, he'll take plenty of beating.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:05 Cheltenham

Seddon

11st 1lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

pressed leader, led just after 2nd, clear after 4 out, much reduced lead just before 2 out, soon headed, not fluent last, soon weakened and lost second

16/1

3rd

7

1st Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

14:05 Cheltenham

Seddon

11st 1lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

pressed leader, led just after 2nd, clear after 4 out, much reduced lead just before 2 out, soon headed, not fluent last, soon weakened and lost second

16/1

5th

5

13th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 2

14:25 Cheltenham

Seddon

11st 10lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

in touch with leaders, headway and challenging on outer 3 out

5/1

Form: 2/2-33

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
His two hurdle wins were over 2m and hasn't really prospered over longer trips; some creditable efforts in useful novice company over fences and was fair third on handicap debut over 2m at Punchestown.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

1st Feb 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:05 Leopardstown

Gaelic Arc

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders on outer after 4 out

25/1

7

1st Feb 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:05 Leopardstown

Gaelic Arc

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: John Patrick Ryan

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders on outer after 4 out, weakening when fell last

25/1

6th

5

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 43y

13:50 Punchestown

Gaelic Arc

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John Patrick Ryan

Useful hurdler is only 1-12 over fences but was runner-up in a Tipperary Grade 3 novice last month and ran well in a Gowran handicap since; likely to find a few too strong today.

12/1

Non-runners

El Champo

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €28.90
Straight Forecast €31.74
Tricast €133.11
Trifecta €187.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lucky Zebo

POSTDATA:

The Dasher Conway

TOPSPEED:

Pakens Rock

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Seddon

The Irish Sun:

Lucky Zebo