July 29 / 20.15 Galway

20.15

Yielding

Monami Construction INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £8721.74
  • 2m 0f 130y
  • 14 runners
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Monami Construction INH Flat Race

Runners: 14 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

25/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 6594

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Made the frame for the first time when fourth at Cork on the most recent of four starts; this looks much more competitive.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:15 Gowran Park

Bonnebosq

11st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

0-6 in bumpers but hasn't been too far away in a couple of them; makes hurdling debut and will appreciate the drying ground; could run into a place if reproducing the form he showed when finishing second of 14 in a Galway bumper in August.

16/1

3rd

2

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 2f 109y

20:10 Sligo

Bonnebosq

11st 10lb

J: Mr J P Sampson

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

led

7/2

2nd

3

29th Jul 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

20:15 Galway

Bonnebosq

11st 10lb

J: Ms T Kingsley

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Made the frame for the first time when fourth at Cork on the most recent of four starts; this looks much more competitive.

25/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.80

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to Altobelli who won a bumper for Harry Fry on debut and also won his first two starts over hurdles; wears a tongue-tie.
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1st

2

24th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 61y

18:00 Ballinrobe

Amina

10st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Half-sister to smart hurdler Altobelli; good level of bumper form in four well spread-out appearances; 5/6 fav, looked paceless on hurdling debut over 2m3f at Downpatrick where she missed at the last two obstacles; trip likely to suit and yard in much better form now.

11/4

3rd

13

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

14:20 Downpatrick

Amina

11st 5lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: John C McConnell

Has run to a good level in four bumper starts well spread out; placed first three times, including a second over 2m3f, and fifth in Listed contest at Cheltenham when last seen in November; half-sister to Harry Fry's smart handicap hurdler Altobelli; yard quiet of late.

7/4

2nd

4

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Limerick

Amina

11st 4lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John C McConnell

Solid efforts on both bumper starts 255 days apart; latest when second (beaten 4.75l) over 2m3f here in April to a subsequent maiden hurdle winner; should go well if repeating that after another break.

5/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Dam was off little account but is half-sister to talented bumper/hurdle/chase winner Killala Quay; point winner at Toomebridge in May for this trainer/rider combination.
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11th

3

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

High Court Cave

11st 9lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Runner-up in 2m6f handicap at last year's festival before winning 2m2f maiden at Downpatrick (yielding); has struggled a bit since in handicaps and others look better handicapped right now.

16/1

5th

3

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 2

15:37 Cartmel

High Court Cave

11st 4lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Won maiden hurdle at Downpatrick in September (2m2f, yielding); fair form in two handicaps since; interesting with cheekpieces now tried.

10/1

6th

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:26 Listowel

High Court Cave

11st 12lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Point and bumper winner added a hurdles win at Downpatrick in September (2m2f, yielding); creditable return to action at Punchestown earlier this month when seventh of 24 (2m, yielding), shaping as though he would improve; not ruled out.

12/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Dam won both bumper starts for this stable in 2013 and later won twice over hurdles; she has produced four winners for the champion trainer, including the very useful Pink In The Park, a debut bumper scorer at the 2021 Listowel festival, and Beret Rouge, unbeaten in two bumpers; obvious chance.
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2nd

2

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 165y

20:00 Downpatrick

Cause For Comment

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: S G Carey

Point winner was just denied by stablemate Asphalt Cowboy in this race last year when favourite; won a maiden hunter chase here over 3m in March but couldn't cope with the rise in class at Punchestown since; this is easier and stable selected.

7/4

8th

4

1st May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Cause For Comment

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: S G Carey

Twice runner-up in hunter chases last season; beaten favourite both times; beat a subsequent winner handily in a maiden point in February; had little trouble justifying favouritism in a maiden hunter chase at Downpatrick; smart long-term prospect, this may come a year too soon.

12/1

1st

1

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 150y

17:30 Downpatrick

Cause For Comment

12st 0lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: S G Carey

Twice runner-up in hunter chases last season; beaten favourite both times; solid form behind his useful stablemate Asphalt Cowboy in this race 12 months ago before a less inspiring effort at Tipperary; beat a subsequent winner handily in a maiden point at Punchestown early last month; this looks like a suitable opportunity.

11/8

Form: 3

Last run: 84 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to useful hurdler/chaser Rexem; capable of building on a fair third behind smooth winner Marlacoo on his debut at Down Royal twelve weeks ago; the most appealing of the stable's trio.
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1st

2

14th Oct 2026

Good

2m 2f 75y

15:55 Punchestown

Chanceawetmorning

11st 1lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Useful hurdler has won three times at up to 2m4f in that sphere and is rated 125; looked set to win when taking a heavy fall on chase debut in an incident-packed four-runner race at Kilbeggan (3m); made amends with a 5l win over 2m5f at Sligo two weeks ago.

7/2

1st

4

30th Sep 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

17:15 Sligo

Chanceawetmorning

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Useful hurdler has won three times at up to 2m4f in that sphere and is rated 125; looked set to win when taking a heavy fall on chase debut in an incident-packed four-runner race at Kilbeggan (3m); every chance if the fall hasn't left its mark.

9/4

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Fourth on the second of two point outings, unlikely to be good enough in this company.
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16th

11

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

16:20 Punchestown

Mount Mandela

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: C A McBratney

0.5l second in a 2m Tramore maiden hurdle (yielding) for Philip Rothwell in October 2024; lightly raced since and beaten 19.5l when third of 7 on second start for this yard in a Down Royal maiden hurdle last October; might need this run after 218 days off.

20/1

3rd

4

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 110y

13:02 Down Royal

Mount Mandela

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: C A McBratney

Plenty of experience, second in ordinary 2m Tramore maiden a year ago his best effort for Philip Rothwell; never sighted on yard debut in Downpatrick handicap in July, likely to find this tough back in better maiden company.

14/1

3rd

4

31st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 110y

13:02 Down Royal

Mount Mandela

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: C A McBratney

Plenty of experience, second in ordinary 2m Tramore maiden a year ago his best effort for Philip Rothwell; never sighted on yard debut in Downpatrick handicap in July, likely to find this tough back in better maiden company.

14/1

Form: 5

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Beaten 25l in fifth on recent debut at Killarney; hood retained; unlikely to be good enough.
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12th

10

17th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 5f 70y

16:05 Limerick

At The Wings

11st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Norman Lee

Much improved off lowly mark to win over 2m3f at Navan last month and followed up off 7lb higher at Gowran when made much more use of, fending off challengers over 2m4f; up another 6lb and upped in trip so more needed on what is likely to be softer ground.

11/2

1st

17

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 40y

15:41 Gowran Park

At The Wings

10st 8lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Norman Lee

Came with a withering run from the back of the field to land a 2m3f handicap hurdle at Navan last month; up 7lb for that but could be on the upgrade; ran well in a soft ground bumper two years ago.

4/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-brother to Paul Nicholls-trained hurdle/chase winner Nineohtwooneoh and point winner Mandilou; failed to sell (at 24,000euros) as a store last year but has to be taken seriously with Derek O'Connor up.
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1

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

19:42 Uttoxeter

Order Of The Dance

11st 11lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Scored over hurdles on his stable debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, good) in October when sporting first-time tongue-tie (retained since); pulled up six days later but has possibilities on chasing debut if able to overcome eight-month absence.

4/1

1

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

16:20 Worcester

Order Of The Dance

12st 7lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: David Pipe

Some good form in Ireland this year and this lightly raced 5yo built on that to make all in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) on stable debut at Ffos Las (2m4f, good) last Friday; strong claims under 7lb penalty.

2/1

1

16th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

14:40 Ffos Las

Order Of The Dance

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

0-7 over hurdles in Ireland for Edward O'Grady but signed off for him with good second at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) in July and has a fighting chance if in similar form again for new trainer; tongue-tie added.

100/30

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Unraced dam is a half-sister to Tony Martin's smart hurdle/chase winner Gallant Oscar; lack of experience not ideal for a bumper at this venue.
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12th

8

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Jack Booner

11st 11lb

J: Mr E Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Okay debut run at Galway but let down by jumping on hurdles debut at Ballinrobe and 4yo back in a bumper here.

33/1

8th

11

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 2f 52y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Jack Booner

11st 9lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Ciaran Murphy

Ran fine in a decent bumper at Galway and nice pedigree for jumping; yard going well; tongue-tie.

14/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Dam is an unraced half-sister to bumper and smart hurdle/chase winner Trafford Lad, out of point winning half-sister to Stayers' Hurdle winner Shuil Ar Aghaidh; strong staying pedigree; first Irish ride for a jockey who has ridden winners in the US.
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11th

3

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

17:12 Tramore

Knowing Me

11st 4lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Declan Queally

Soundly beaten in two bumpers and three maiden hurdles so isn't easy to make a case for in another maiden.

28/1

11th

7

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:12 Clonmel

Knowing Me

11st 12lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Declan Queally

Well held in three starts and didn't fare any better after long absence when down the field at Naas last time; more of a long-term prospect.

66/1

13th

5

8th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 3f 10y

14:00 Naas

Knowing Me

11st 12lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Declan Queally

Soundly beaten in three 2024 starts; returns from a lengthy absence now; hard to recommend.

25/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 199 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Faded in the final quarter-mile to finish seventh of 14 behind the promising Shuttle Diplomacy at Naas on only start last season; considerable improvement needed; positive jockey booking.
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6th

7

2nd Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 48y

Class 3

14:48 Hexham

Kaikoura

10st 7lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Ex-Irish maiden; made a quite encouraging stable debut when fourth of seven at Market Rasen (nearly 2m2f, good; hood refitted) in July but needs to build on that performance on this first start for three months.

12/1

4th

4

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:50 Market Rasen

Kaikoura

11st 4lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

0-10 over hurdles for Philip Dempsey in Ireland but signed off with pretty good fifth of 16 at Fairyhouse (2m, yielding) in October; has hood refitted for stable debut; worth a glance in the betting.

10/1

5th

5

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:40 Fairyhouse

Kaikoura

11st 10lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: J P Dempsey

Maiden was third in consecutive handicaps over 2m1f at Wexford in July but has been below that level twice since, including at Gowran last week; needs more.

12/1

Form: 608

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on all three starts; seems safe to leave out of calculations.
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12th

12

15th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Tramore

Fools Errand

10st 6lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Very little to recommend in four starts; makes litle appeal on her hurdles debut.

100/1

13th

14

29th Jul 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

20:15 Galway

Fools Errand

11st 3lb

J: Mr G Daly

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Soundly beaten on all three starts; seems safe to leave out of calculations.

100/1

8th

9

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

19:42 Killarney

Fools Errand

11st 3lb

J: Miss A T McCarthy

T: John Joseph Hanlon

towards rear, some headway 4f out, no impression 3f out

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Second foal; half-brother to Storm Asset, a five-time Flat winner at a modest level; dam was a 7f Listed winner in Germany; has changed hands cheaply on two occasions since bought for 70,000gns by Andrew Balding as a yearling; one of three for the stable in this.
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14th

2

29th Jul 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

20:15 Galway

Blenheim Lake

11st 10lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Second foal; half-brother to Storm Asset, a five-time Flat winner at a modest level; dam was a 7f Listed winner in Germany; has changed hands cheaply on two occasions since bought for 70,000gns by Andrew Balding as a yearling; one of three for the stable in this.

16/1

Form: 42-4 BF

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Dam, by Galileo, a 7f Listed winner at this venue for Johnny Murtagh; improved from a low-key debut when clear second on soft ground at Leopardstown in March; hard to know what to make of a tame display at Newton Abbot last month; modest gallop might have been an issue.
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2nd

3

3rd Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

17:07 Leopardstown

Delta Force

11st 3lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: C Byrnes

Not a factor late on when well beaten on debut at Punchestown last month behind the disqualified Colcannon; likely to improve but may have a little too much to find.

10/1

5th

3

21st Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 148y

16:55 Punchestown

Delta Force

11st 10lb

J: Mr A D Bustin

T: C Byrnes

Fourth foal; half-brother to winners Light Beam (UAE 1m1f; RPR 81), Clear White Light (2m-2m4f hurdle) and Daytona Beach (bumper); dam 7f-1m winner (inc Listed; 100) out of French 1m7f winning half-sister to 1m4f Group 1 winner Daliapour; nice mix of middle-distance sepped and stamina in his pedigree; probably best watched.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta €26.40
Straight Forecast €57.28
Trifecta €988.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cause For Comment

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Delta Force

The Irish Sun:

Cause For Comment

POSTDATA:

Delta Force