July 29 / 17.25 Galway

17.25

Yielding

Easyfix Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £8721.74
  • 2m 0f 130y
  • 20 runners
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Easyfix Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

18/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: P1-938 CD

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Has won on the Flat and over hurdles at this track and is now 4lb lower than for that last score; won over fences in April; hit and miss since but a chance if at best; fine on soft.
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4th

1

19th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:15 Newton Abbot

Son Of Hypnos

12st 0lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

All downhill since winning over hurdles at Galway's festival of 2024; well beaten in three of his four runs for this yard and when third in April only five ran; visor added.

25/1

7th

3

11th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Worcester

Son Of Hypnos

12st 0lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Won at Galway (2m, good) in July 2024; downhill thereafter, ending time in Ireland competing on the Flat; third of five at Exeter (2m; 33-1) on second start for this trainer but tough to fancy on strength of his other two efforts.

25/1

7th

2

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Son Of Hypnos

12st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Hurdle/chase winner in Ireland but on a losing run now and, although he ran better when third of four finishers at Exeter recently than he had on his yard debut there, a few more pounds off his back wouldn't go amiss.

16/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 7310-0 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdle winner including this race in 2021; won over 2m4f at Cork in March; well beaten at Punchestown next time and only a fair run at Cartmel since; needs best.
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10

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Clonbury Bridge

10st 13lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Won a couple of Fairyhouse chases last year (2m5f/3m) and handles goodish ground; last month's hurdling fourth probably a prep for this; can race close to the pace.

10/1

4th

4

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Clonbury Bridge

12st 0lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: J P Dempsey

Three wins apiece over hurdles and fences; was a 7l runner-up at Navan in a 2m4f handicap hurdle in November but pulled-up at Leopardstown next time; a squeak if back to form.

14/1

5

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

14:10 Down Royal

Clonbury Bridge

11st 7lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: J P Dempsey

Gained his third chase win in a Fairyhouse handicap (24.5f, yielding) three weeks ago; raised 5lb for that 1.5l victory so he'll need a career best to follow up off his new mark.

11/2

14/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: /0244- D

Last run: 339 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Listed winner on the Flat goes best on soft ground; three-time hurdle winner ran well in this discipline at this meeting last year; has a chance off 3lb lower.
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8th

7

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Vischio

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Emmet Mullins

Won a valuable mares' handicap hurdle in February and some good hurdle runs since in defeat; ran a cracker back in this sphere in a valuable Naas handicap last time but has a bit to find today.

16/1

8th

7

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Vischio

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Emmet Mullins

Won a valuable mares' handicap hurdle in February and some good hurdle runs since in defeat; ran a cracker back in this sphere in a valuable Naas handicap last time but has a bit to find today.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: /246-7

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Flat maiden winner has run well in defeat in a couple of maiden hurdles; beaten 14l on handicap debut at Tipperary on return and can improve from that; blinkers retained.
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8

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 150y

19:35 Downpatrick

Harley Street

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Well-bred Flat winner is yet to score over obstacles; well beaten over hurdles four days ago and fell on chase debut previous run; needs his best to get involved.

14/1

15th

10

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Harley Street

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Ran well off 103 at 2024 Galway festival; off the bridle from early when plugging on for third at Wexford (2m4f) in October; poor since; should enjoy the ground, but might find trip a bit sharp.

12/1

Form: 77213-

Last run: 96 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark when winning a 2m6f Down Royal handicap and an even better effort in defeat in a 3m Bellewstown handicap since; up 2lb but takes a sharp drop in trip
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6th

9

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 100y

Class 1

13:00 Kelso

Tankardstown Diva

11st 0lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Highly progressive for new yard this season and has won handicaps on her last four hurdle starts (2m7f-3m1f, good-soft), most recently in comfortable fashion at Ludlow last month; this is a much tougher test of her credentials but it remains to be seen where her limitations now lie.

9/1

1st

4

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 3

14:42 Ludlow

Tankardstown Diva

11st 7lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

3-7 for new stable since last summer, with one win gained over C&D (good) and the latest at Plumpton (3m1f, soft) last month; this race is more competitive but she might still be on the upgrade.

9/2

1st

2

26th Jan 2026

Soft

3m 0f 217y

Class 4

15:20 Plumpton

Tankardstown Diva

11st 11lb

J: Jack Andrews

T: T Ellis

Won on yielding ground in Ireland but her two hurdle wins (2m7f and 3m) in October were both on good ground and good to soft is probably as slow as she wants it; fell on her return to fences before Christmas and needs to justify a career-high mark, 7lb higher than her latest win.

7/2

Form: 7-9622 D BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner last year then ran poorly in this race; has run well in defeat the last twice over this trip, at Tipperary and Roscommon; ground concerns.
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2

13th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:10 Sligo

Aussie Warrior

11st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Thomas R Hughes

Won a beginners' at Tramore on chase debut on his penultimate start but it was a low-key run when sent off favourite for a handicap hurdle at Wexford last week; workable mark if he can bounce back (went close off mark of 100 last summer) and return to this sort of trip will probably help.

6/1

7th

3

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 55y

14:40 Wexford

Aussie Warrior

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Thomas R Hughes

Hurdles win came in 2m Roscommon 4yo maiden on good, twice runner-up in handicaps at same trip last summer; winning chasing debut at Tramore in May and rated an 8lb superior chaser on that run so has to be respected back hurdling.

11/2

2

30th May 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:05 Tramore

Aussie Warrior

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Thomas R Hughes

Hurdles win came in 2m Roscommon 4yo maiden on good, twice runner-up in handicaps at same trip last summer; didn't count in competitive Fairyhouse handicap last month after long absence and now switches to fences; won't want too much rain.

25/1

Form: 60-220 BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 9 hurdle starts having been demoted after winning at Down Royal; good Ballinrobe run since but was lame after a poor Downpatrick effort; has to rebound.
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5th

7

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:50 Sligo

Tell Us This

11st 3lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Andrew McNamara

Won a Tramore claimer comfortably in April and was a decent third in a Downpatrick handicap since for this yard; raised 1lb and can go well again.

6/1

3rd

3

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:52 Downpatrick

Tell Us This

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Andrew McNamara

Won over C&D last July and came back to form when a comfortable winner of a Tramore claiming hurdle last time; needs to do more back in handicap company but yard is maintaining its good form so respected.

7/2

Form: 094-11

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won handicaps at Clonmel (2m3f) and Wexford (3m) in May; 8lb higher down markedly in trip but has run well over 2m previously, so can't be ruled out.
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1

25th Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 125y

15:25 Naas

Flicker Of Hope

11st 3lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mark Fahey

Smart hurdler who has taken really well to chasing, winning last two starts; 2m4f Fairyhouse beginners (heavy) and relished step up in trip over C&D 16 days ago when outstaying an odds-on shot on soft; set for another big run with conditions to suit.

100/30

3rd

4

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:03 Wexford

Flicker Of Hope

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mark Fahey

Four-time hurdle winner up to 3m1f including at this track; pulled-up on last completed start in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham; this trip looks a bit sharp on chasing debut.

14/1

3rd

4

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:03 Wexford

Flicker Of Hope

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mark Fahey

Four-time hurdle winner up to 3m1f including at this track; pulled-up on last completed start in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham; this trip looks a bit sharp on chasing debut.

14/1

Form: 742-3 BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner including over 1m at this meeting last year; solid efforts on his last three maiden hurdle starts; taken seriously on handicap debut especially if strong in the market.
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8th

12

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Malbay Madness

11st 6lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Gained a third Kilbeggan win in May before broadening his horizons with a Downpatrick success last month; up an aggregate 13lb; may continue on the upgrade.

8/1

1st

7

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:20 Downpatrick

Malbay Madness

11st 0lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Dual-purpose; three-time hurdles winner, all three wins coming at Kilbeggan at around 2m on decent ground; 0.75l win there on latest (Metamorpheus second); may not uphold that form off 6lb higher.

11/2

1st

4

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Malbay Madness

11st 10lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Dual Flat winner gained both of his hurdle wins consecutively on better ground at this track last season, including in this race; just 3lb above winning mark and his seasonal return here (2m1f, good to yielding) when an 11l third was encouraging.

7/1

Form: 4P61-4

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won her fourth hurdles race when scoring over 3m at Bellewstown in April; not a bad effort on chasing debut since; this trip might be a bit sharp; cheekpieces.
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2nd

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Killinure Lass

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

May have needed last month's run here after a break; runs this track well and won this 12 months ago off only 3lb lower; considered.

6/1

5th

9

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 140y

16:28 Tramore

Killinure Lass

11st 2lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Five-time hurdles winner (including here) is 1-6 in chases, with that win also coming over this C&D (2m6f, gd-yld); clearly likes it here but lacks a run and remains 4lb above her last chase win.

16/1

4th

3

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:30 Thurles

Killinure Lass

11st 2lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: J P Dempsey

Five hurdle wins, including here, plus one chase score; won at Tramore over this trip last time and is 5lb higher in a better race so needs a bit more.

6/1

Form: /2185- D

Last run: 318 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner won a Cork maiden hurdle nearly a year ago; then disappointed at Bellewstown before a better effort in a Downpatrick novice; an absence to defy but can't be ignored from this source
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4th

7

15th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:50 Tramore

Moon Rise Beauty

11st 5lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Was the 1-8 favourite when winning a mares' maiden hurdle at Cork (2m1f, good to yielding) last year; behind Killinure Lass on return from a break at Galway in a handicap hurdle last time but should improve for the run; now makes chase debut for top yard and always dangerous to discount horses from this stable, but she does have plenty to prove.

2/1

11th

8

29th Jul 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:25 Galway

Moon Rise Beauty

11st 13lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

Bumper winner won a Cork maiden hurdle nearly a year ago; then disappointed at Bellewstown before a better effort in a Downpatrick novice; an absence to defy but can't be ignored from this source

10/1

5th

7

15th Sep 2023

Good

2m 5f 110y

16:00 Downpatrick

Moon Rise Beauty

11st 6lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Bumper winner here last summer returned from a break to take second in a Cork maiden in July before winning similar mares' contest last month; dropped out alarmingly quickly since in Bellewstown mares' hurdle on quicker ground; upped in trip and rain could arrive in time.

11/4

Form: 66-47P D

Last run: 27 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Flat maiden has a record of 1-11 over hurdles; was a solid fourth in a Kilbeggan handicap in May over this trip; poor in two chase runs since; handles soft; squeak.
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8th

11

(9)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Action Motion

8st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden hurdle winner early in 2023; satisfactory effort when close up fourth of 13 at Thurles last time; ran in the 4.20 at Galway on Monday

8/1

8th

11

(9)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Action Motion

8st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden hurdle winner early in 2023; satisfactory effort when close up fourth of 13 at Thurles last time; ran in the 4.20 at Galway on Monday

8/1

Form: 0/211-

Last run: 430 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; won 2m3f handicaps at Punchestown and Limerick within three days last year; is a whopping 17lb higher than on latter occasion and has a long absence to defy.
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9

(6)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

19:40 Ballinrobe

Reflectionist

9st 3lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Dual hurdles winner is 0-10 on the Flat (0-4 on turf); beaten 45l on stable debut after long layoff at Tramore latest; may need another run or two to find form; cheekpieces on.

20/1

10th

10

(9)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

Reflectionist

9st 6lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Won two handicap hurdles for Gavin Cromwell in May 2023, both on good-to-yielding ground; has struggled over hurdles in recent seasons; has changed stable and now has his first Flat run since 2022.

20/1

8

29th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 50y

19:12 Limerick

Reflectionist

11st 6lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won two handicap hurdles during this month in 2023, both on good to yielding ground; however, since returning from a long absence he's not shown anything like that level of form.

25/1

Form: 5311-4 D BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back handicaps at Naas and Limerick in April on testing ground; is 9lb higher now but warmed up for this with a decent chase run at Tipperary.
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8th

12

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

Ernie From Nurney

10st 9lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Back-to-back handicap hurdle winner in April 2024 on soft-to-heavy; only glimpses of his best form since, placed in Thurles handicap chase early last year best run; pulled up over hurdles at Naas in February on latest.

20/1

7

7th Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 158y

14:50 Naas

Ernie From Nurney

10st 8lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Back-to-back winner in April 2024 on soft-to-heavy ground; only glimpses of his best form since then; remote fourth in a handicap chase at Punchestown last month.

7/1

18/1

Form: 342/0

Last run: 73 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Four-time Flat winner up to 1m4f; some promise in three maiden hurdles in 2022 but well beaten in a Kilbeggan handicap and on Flat recently; best form on a sound surface.
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4th

1

(10)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

16:35 Roscommon

Burren Song

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Four-time winner, latterly in 2023; continues to threaten now and again, as at Galway in August, but questionable whether he wants the ground this testing.

12/1

10th

9

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 15y

16:20 Listowel

Burren Song

8st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Four-time winner for Andrew Slattery with last win coming in 2023; went close at Galway in August (1m4f, yielding) when Thatwilldoso won; posted another decent effort at Roscommon last time when third, behind Clear Quartz and Granite Bay; can go well again.

9/1

3rd

1

(16)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

18:45 Roscommon

Burren Song

10st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

The last of his four wins came in 2023; was just denied at Galway but was below that form at Chepstow five days later, both over this trip; 4lb higher but can run well if back to form.

8/1

Form: 3-3261

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark when winning a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle over 2m3f last time; has form over this trip too and on soft ground, so considered on handicap debut.
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4th

5

24th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 131y

Class 4

20:07 Chepstow

Slim Marvel

10st 12lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Rebecca Curtis

Just one win in 24, and Ffos Las near-miss on second outing for current handler likely owed something to the drop to 0-105 company (3m, heavy); limitations exposed again since and this is tougher still.

16/1

7th

5

31st Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 32y

Class 4

14:45 Bangor-on-Dee

Slim Marvel

11st 9lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Rebecca Curtis

Had plenty of racing in Ireland where she was effective on good ground; conditions were heavy when going close at Ffos Las a month ago (3m) and she travelled strongly deep into that race; possibilities off 4lb higher.

4/1

2nd

5

1st Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 7f 191y

Class 5

15:00 Ffos Las

Slim Marvel

11st 10lb

J: Toby McCain-Mitchell

T: Rebecca Curtis

Had plenty of racing in Ireland, winning just the once; made a quiet start for this yard at Chepstow but in a Class 3 handicap over 2m3f and this is easier; should handle the ground and has form over this far.

7/1

Form: 62F/0-

Last run: 120 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well in defeat at times, including in maiden hurdles at this track in 2021; went closest to breakthrough when beaten a head in a Cheltenham handicap in 2022; well beaten on return after absence but a chance if back to best.
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17th

9

29th Jul 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:25 Galway

Explosive Boy

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Maiden has run well in defeat at times, including in maiden hurdles at this track in 2021; went closest to breakthrough when beaten a head in a Cheltenham handicap in 2022; well beaten on return after absence but a chance if back to best.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 367P-7 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
One of three runners for yard; record of 1-9 over hurdles but was a fine second in this race last year off a 2lb lower mark in similar conditions; has to rebound from a poor return effort.
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9th

13

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Ahead Of The Posse

11st 2lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a claiming hurdle at Roscommon in July; needs to step up on subsequent handicap form

14/1

9th

13

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Ahead Of The Posse

11st 2lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a claiming hurdle at Roscommon in July; needs to step up on subsequent handicap form

14/1

9th

13

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:55 Cork

Ahead Of The Posse

11st 2lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a claiming hurdle at Roscommon in July; needs to step up on subsequent handicap form

14/1

Form: 3433-1 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Maiden over hurdles but won his second chase when scoring at Punchestown last month; a fine run in a Killarney Flat maiden since; has run well at this track; a shout.
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2nd

3

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:07 Killarney

The Banger Doyle

11st 4lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: John Queally

Much better chaser than hurdler, three wins include handicaps at Punchestown and Cork in 2024; long losing run since, but has shown himself in good heart on the Flat of late.

7/1

3rd

3

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

The Banger Doyle

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: John Queally

Bumper winner in 2020; best known as a three-time chase scorer, runner-up five times on the Flat (three times at Killarney, twice at this venue); probably ran close to his handicap mark when third in a 1m7f maiden at Leopardstown last month.

5/1

3rd

9

(13)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

The Banger Doyle

11st 7lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: John Queally

Bumper winner in 2020; best known as a three-time chase scorer, runner-up five times on the Flat (three times at Killarney, twice at Tramore); vulnerable in a race of this type at the age of ten.

8/1

Form: -06402 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Versatile dual-purpose sort won on the Flat at this track last September (soft); came back to form when second over hurdles at Sligo last time; 3lb higher but yard is in good form; a shout.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

29th Jul 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:25 Galway

Golden Sandbanks

11st 13lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Versatile dual-purpose sort won on the Flat at this track last September (soft); came back to form when second over hurdles at Sligo last time; 3lb higher but yard is in good form; a shout.

11/1

2nd

6

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 80y

15:05 Sligo

Golden Sandbanks

11st 3lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Paul W Flynn

soon prominent behind clear leaders, mistake 4 out, soon reminder, went second before 2 out, challenging after last, no extra towards finish

10/1

13th

4

4th Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:40 Tipperary

Golden Sandbanks

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Versatile good-ground performer has won seven races for yard including two on the Flat and a hurdle last year, and first two chase starts in 2022; well below his best in two handicap hurdle runs in May; most recent outing was over fences.

14/1

Non-runners

The Truant, Hey Whatever, Riyami

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €260.20
Straight Forecast €256.90
Tricast €2726.62
Trifecta €970.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Malbay Madness

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ahead Of The Posse

POSTDATA:

Golden Sandbanks

The Irish Sun:

Malbay Madness

TOPSPEED:

Ahead Of The Posse