18.40
SoftClayton Hotel Galway Handicap
- Prize money: £8721.74
- 0m 7f 0y
- 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
12/1 (Won)
- Win: £9.30
- Place: £2.70
Form: 404245
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (15) |
21st Aug 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Inconsistent this year; 1-17 record is a negative; on the plus side, he has tended to show his best form at this venue, runner-up here on three occasions. |
12/1 |
|
4 (2) |
9th Aug 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Inconsistent this year; 1-16 record is a negative; held by Imposing Supreme on Galway run; has tended to show his best form at Leopardstown. |
12/1 |
|
13th 4 (13) |
31st Jul 2025 Yielding 1m 0f 98y |
9st 9lb |
Won over 7f here last summer for Jack Davison off 73 and good run six days later over today's C&D; two good runs this term in Leopardstown handicaps but too keen on latest in premier handicap at same venue; slow-starter at times. |
12/1 |
13/2
- Place: £2.60
Form: 329-55
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 9 (1) |
15th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Maiden has run well in defeat a number of times, both here and most recently at Galway last month when strong-finishing second, coming from some way back under today's rider, having not had clear run; definite contender and good draw if he can exploit it. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 3 (5) |
29th Jul 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Maiden has run well in defeat a number of times, notably on AW; didn't get the clearest of runs behind Enchanted Garden at Leopardstown last time; go well if handling this ground. |
13/2 |
|
5th 8 (3) |
18th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Placed twice on AW, including on handicap debut, at two and gelded over the winter; better for return at Cork and strong-run 7f (can be keen) would suit. |
14/1 |
18/1
- Place: £3.50
Form: 30-635
Last run: 45 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (8) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Poor in two Flat runs on return from a break but bounced back with a maiden hurdle win at Tramore on latest; that will have boosted confidence but this trip may be on the sharp side back on the level. |
16/1 |
|
1st 1 |
16th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 140y |
11st 12lb |
Fair sort on the Flat, winning 1m7f Leopardstown handicap last summer, albeit latest two efforts have been well below his best; 0-6 hurdling, narrowly beaten in C&D maiden at this meeting last year his best effort; chance if returning to that sort of form. |
7/1 |
|
11th 16 (21) |
29th Jul 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 110y |
9st 7lb |
Won over just shy of this trip at Leopardstown last summer off 69; mainly campaigned over hurdles since; Killarney comeback run was over an inadequate trip so more expected here although cruel draw. |
16/1 |
12/1
Form: -00158 D
Last run: 37 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 (6) |
11th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 1m 1f 130y |
9st 8lb |
Wide margin winner at Down Royal last year off 62 (7f, good); some okay runs following that but well beaten in last four starts and needs to return to her best. |
18/1 |
|
11th 3 (4) |
1st Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 94y |
10st 0lb |
Wide margin winner at Down Royal last year and some decent runs in defeat since; however, well beaten last three starts and needs a return to best after a break. |
14/1 |
|
14 (10) |
30th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Won the 3yo handicap on this card last year off 62; 1lb lower now and should strip fitter for her comeback run at the Curragh when sporting blinkers (removed); draw not perfect but dangerous to dismiss (course form figures at 7f read 221); considered. |
20/1 |
16/1
Form: 134006
Last run: 33 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (7) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 20y |
10st 1lb |
Four-time AW winner and 1-22 on turf; second of 16 at Gowran last time (good to firm; has form on slower) and didn't quite see out the extended 1m1f; considered. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 3 (1) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 100y |
10st 0lb |
Four AW wins; 1-21 on turf; fair fifth at Leopardstown in June but down the field at Naas three weeks ago; stable had a Curgah winner last weekend. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 612P71 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 (16) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 1m 3f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Is on a dangerous mark and it wasn't a bad effort on return from 419 days off at Bellewstown last month; should strip fitter now and has won twice at just short of this trip at Dundalk; not discounted. |
12/1 |
|
6th 9 (12) |
20th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 135y |
9st 6lb |
Decent operator at a level on turf and AW, his most recent win coming in a 1m2f Dundalk handicap in January last year; not seen since third in a Tipperary handicap 14 months ago; market may prove the best guide. |
10/1 |
|
8 (13) |
27th May 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Four Flat wins divided between turf and the AW; couldn't get going in time when a beaten favourite in latest AW claimer over 7f and returning to further should help; considered. |
7/2 |
14/1
Form: 89483-
Last run: 276 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (1) |
22nd Feb 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 8lb |
stumbled soon after start, towards rear |
6/1 |
|
4th 3 (1) |
9th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
led early, headed and in touch with leaders after 1f, outpaced from over 1f out |
9/4 |
|
4th 3 (1) |
9th Jan 2025 Standard To Slow 1m 2f 0y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
led early, headed and in touch with leaders after 1f |
9/4 |
5/1
Form: 40-197 D
Last run: 65 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (3) |
12th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Ex-Irish 5yo who gained sole career win in spring 2024; down the field on both starts for new stable in June, the latter over C&D, and needs to turn things around; blinkers removed; tongue-tie added. |
12/1 |
|
8th 5 (11) |
23rd Jun 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Only win came in March 2024 when trained in Ireland; has lost his way this year and finished last on stable debut despite going off favourite. |
20/1 |
|
9th 7 (9) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Sole success came in March 2024 when trained by Kieran Cotter in Ireland; has lost his way this year and makes his British/stable debut; probably best watched for now. |
6/1 |
28/1
Form: -70000 D
Last run: 45 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18th 4 (8) |
23rd Oct 2024 Yielding 0m 5f 180y |
9st 12lb |
Won twice last year but has really struggled to find any form this season; 6lb below her last winning mark but makes little appeal on current form. |
33/1 |
|
9th 13 (9) |
29th Jul 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Three-time winner last year up to this trip; below form all starts this term including handicaps the last twice; handles soft ground. |
28/1 |
|
10th 4 (7) |
14th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y |
9st 12lb |
midfield |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 3-3312
Last run: 23 days
W: 10st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (11) |
27th Apr 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 205y |
9st 4lb |
Career-best on latest to land a nice pot at the Curragh (6f, sft-hvy) under this rider, her fourth win; ground-versatile but she'll need to improve again to follow up off a career-high mark of 90. |
4/1 |
|
1st 4 (8) |
3rd Apr 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Won 5f course handicap (heavy) on final run of 2025 off 8lb lower; needed her seasonal return but eyecatching effort here over 5f six days ago when third of 14, finishing off to good effect; should be bang there for stable in terrific form. |
5/1 |
|
3rd 12 (10) |
28th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 5f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Won over C&D (heavy) on final run of 2025 off 7lb lower; moderate effort when a 7.75l fifth behind Dmaniac here on seasonal return (6f, heavy); will be sharper now but may need a bit more help from the handicapper. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 082592
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (8) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 1m 3f 188y Class 2 |
9st 4lb |
Placed twice on soft last year; beat only one home in a top 1m2f handicap here in July but in career-best form over 1m4f (good to firm) either side of that when winning at Newmarket and second in Shergar Cup race at Ascot; needs some respect. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 8 (6) |
8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 3f 211y Class 2 |
9st 8lb |
His 1m4f win on good to firm at Newmarket in July reads well but has finished behind Castle Stuart in their recent clashes and beat only one home in the John Smith's Cup four weeks ago; probably vulnerable off this mark. |
14/1 |
|
21th 15 (12) |
11th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
8st 12lb |
Easy win at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) in May before solid third of 16 over this C&D (good), and he improved again to win at Newmarket (1m4f, good to firm) last Saturday; today's assignment is tougher still but this thriving 5yo could be in the each-way mix under a 5lb penalty. |
25/1 |
6/1
Form: 6-0461
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 1 (13) |
31st Aug 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Made all when winning over C&D off 2lb lower in the spring; had a couple of wide draws to deal with since but has landed another here, which could leave him vulnerable late. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 (2) |
19th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 173y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Prominent racer; made all at Southwell (1m) in April; some fair runs in defeat since but he could face competition for the lead and others are more appealing for win purposes. |
12/1 |
|
7th 6 (12) |
23rd Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 9lb |
Had 7f form in Ireland but that was two years ago and his course win came over 1m in April (made all) on second start for this yard; no advance on that form in two runs since but perhaps the return to this trip will improve his options. |
7/1 |
20/1
Form: 224049 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (1) |
1st Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Ought to have coped much better with the good to soft turf when down the field at Ayr (6f) three weeks ago but ran on well for second behind a next-time-out winner over C&D on stable debut in July and has good claims if judged on that performance. |
11/2 |
|
10th 1 (9) |
10th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
On a losing run but he made a good start for new yard (formerly with Stephen Hanlon) with second of 12 in 7f Wolverhampton handicap 11 days ago; up 2lb but not taken lightly. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 3 (2) |
30th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 12lb |
Three-time winner in Ireland (7f/6f; AW/turf); 0-5 for Stephen Hanlon this year and he was well held at Hamilton (8.5f) 76 days ago; off since and now starts out for another new stable. |
16/1 |
Form: 30-140 D BF
Last run: 60 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 (13) |
18th Nov 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Campaigned mostly over further; slowly away and always behind returned to 6f last time, taking record for current yard to 0-9; opposed. |
33/1 |
|
9th 10 (5) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Ex-Irish filly who has been unable to take advantage of a declining mark for new stable; change of trip (second attempt at sprinting) needs to help. |
16/1 |
|
9th 10 (5) |
4th Nov 2025 Good To Soft 0m 5f 217y Class 6 |
8st 12lb |
Ex-Irish filly who has been unable to take advantage of a declining mark for new stable; change of trip (second attempt at sprinting) needs to help. |
16/1 |
14/1
Form: 5020
Last run: 5 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (13) |
4th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 13lb |
started quickly, soon led, headed under 2f out, weakened final furlong |
12/1 |
|
10th 8 (2) |
27th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Showed some ability in maidens but has been well held in handicaps and has to get back to his best. |
16/1 |
|
15th 9 (14) |
31st Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Runner-up in a Naas maiden over this trip in June; soundly beaten in two handicaps since and gelded since his last run; others preferred. |
25/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €110.00 |
| Straight Forecast | €75.14 |
| Tricast | €509.85 |
| Trifecta | €771.40 |
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