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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (3) |
13th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 20y |
9st 2lb |
Had placed form over 6f/7f at three, but sole win came when making all over 1m7f in amateur riders' handicap at Leopardstown last summer; twice runner-up in maiden hurdles as well; this will be too sharp a test on first run since October. |
10/1 |
|
9 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 70y |
11st 7lb |
Won on the Flat at Leopardstown in August and some good hurdle runs since; the best of them when runner-up in maidens at Tramore and Listowel; a repeat will put him in the mix. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 9 |
27th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Flat winner; best of four runs over hurdles on in a maiden at Tramore when beaten 0.75l; no impact on handicap debut here on Thursday but these are calmer waters; chance if turned out quickly. |
4/1 |
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 9 (14) |
18th Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Four AW wins; sole turf win came at this course (7f); didn't count first two starts for this stable but failed to get a clear run late on when seventh of 15 at Limerick (1m) eight days ago (Bucaneer's Spirit third); interesting off career-low mark. |
16/1 |
|
7th 6 (2) |
10th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Four AW wins, sole turf win came at Leopardstown (7f); didn't count on both runs last month for current yard under 7lb claimer but badly hampered by loose horse second occasion; senior rider takes over and don't rule out off career-low mark. |
10/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
7th 6 (3) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
No success since Cork (7f, heavy) in March 2024; continues to drop in the ratings, and is now 20lb lower than his winning mark; two runs this term not exactly persuasive; a top apprentice booked. |
12/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
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 |
|
1st 12 (5) |
4th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Won last March/April on first two starts for yard; took just one of 16 races since but that was penultimate start (Beverley 1m2f, good to firm) and last month's third of 16 off this mark in a Class 2 at York (1m2f) was as good as he's ever been; stays 1m4f; not the percentage call but not impossible. |
20/1 |
|
3rd 12 (13) |
12th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 56y Class 2 |
8st 10lb |
Ex-Irish gelding who won his first two starts for this yard; took four runs to get going this term but he was strong in the betting when cashing in on a reduced mark at Beverley (1m2f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; handicapper has wasted no time putting him back to this career-high mark, though. |
16/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 5 (12) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Made all on AW debut and second start back from a long absence at Southwell (1m, AW) in April, and third there since (1m) in a race that is working out very well; won on turf in 2024 and he's a strong candidate if his good recent form continues back on grass. |
15/2 |
|
3rd 6 (8) |
7th May 2026 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 5 |
9st 6lb |
Stepped forward considerably from his stable debut and first start for 553 days when landing a C&D handicap 12 days ago (made all); that was his first try on the AW and he's respected off this 4lb higher mark. |
13/2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 1 (4) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 68y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Fair ex-Irish 6f winner; yet to hit top form in four runs for his current yard, tried in a visor when fourth of seven in 6f Southwell handicap 15 days ago; needs to step forward despite a falling mark. |
9/1 |
|
4th 4 (4) |
30th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 6f 16y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Well handicapped on last year's Irish best; has not made a big impact in three runs for Stephen Hanlon (single-figure price on each occasion) and cheekpieces didn't help over 7f three weeks ago; dropping down the weights and new headgear is tried but there are risks attached. |
8/1 |
|
9th 1 (5) |
7th Apr 2026 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
3-47 with his wins coming over 6f/7f on turf/Polytrack in Ireland; has made a low-key start for this yard and needs to improve for the fitting of cheekpieces. |
6/1 |
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
Enchanted Garden, Promo Queen, Rebelsontherun
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €110.00 |
| Straight Forecast | €75.14 |
| Tricast | €509.85 |
| Trifecta | €771.40 |
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