July 31 / 18.40 Galway

18.40

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  • 1m 4f 43y
  • 18 runners
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Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 3

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Related to jumps winners; shaped quite well when third in a five-runner maiden at Killarney; open to improvement, though Mazyad probably gives the stable a better chance.
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7th

3

3rd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 72y

14:55 Leopardstown

Shoda

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual Flat winner; beaten 10l in third behind the smart Ballyfad here at the Christmas meeting after a 106-day break; beaten favourite at Clonmel in January; same when ridden by Sean Bowen here at the DRF on handicap debut; needs to reverse form with Whimsy, Maxios Prime, Onefortheditch and Tequila Talkin'.

9/2

9th

9

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 0y

12:40 Leopardstown

Shoda

10st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual Flat winner; beaten 10l in third behind Grade 1 contender Ballyfad here at the Christmas meeting after a 106-day break; beaten favourite at Clonmel; one of three for the trainer, notable jockey booking.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner in 2022, pleasing second in a Listowel bumper in June after long absence; could easily feature on Flat debut.
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2nd

5

(15)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 43y

18:40 Galway

Mazyad

11st 12lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Bumper winner in 2022, pleasing second in a Listowel bumper in June after long absence; could easily feature on Flat debut.

6/1

2nd

1

3rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:20 Listowel

Mazyad

12st 0lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

held up in midfield, headway and went third under 2f out, ran on and went second inside final furlong, no match for winner

6/4

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 53

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a bumper in 2023 when trained by Gary Moore; back with original trainer and has run well at times in defeat, including over hurdles; placed over 1m5f at Ballinrobe on latest; champion rider takes the mount.
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9th

9

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 2f 0y

12:40 Leopardstown

Cast A Spell

10st 11lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: T Hogan

Accounted for Qualimita in a maiden hurdle at Navan in November; stepped up on that when landing a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Cork last month; 6lb is a manageable penalty; each-way chance.

20/1

9th

9

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 2f 0y

12:40 Leopardstown

Cast A Spell

10st 11lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: T Hogan

Accounted for Qualimita in a maiden hurdle at Navan in November; stepped up on that when landing a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Cork last month; 6lb is a manageable penalty; each-way chance.

20/1

1st

3

17th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

14:15 Cork

Cast A Spell

10st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: T Hogan

disputed lead early, soon prominent

3/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has been operating at a modest level over hurdles (rated 91); unlikely to feature in this company.
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8th

12

(3)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Ragmans Corner

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Record of 1-9 on Flat with the win coming at Navan last June (1m6f, good) off 73; good hurdler and added a fourth win in that sphere at Killarney last time; not discounted.

16/1

1st

2

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Killarney

Ragmans Corner

11st 3lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Flat winner got his third hurdles win under this rider at Navan in September (2m, yielding) off 9lb lower; 1l behind Wholelotofbusiness when fourth at Down Royal in November (worse off at weights now); another positive effort when second back at Navan (2m, soft to heavy) when last seen in November.

3/1

4th

4

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Ragmans Corner

11st 4lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Dual-purpose; 3-15 over hurdles; scored at Navan (2m, yielding) on his last start in this sphere; raised 7lb and moves up in grade; needs a career best but the way he won at Navan suggested there could be more to come; chance.

11/2

11/4

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mare has thrived over hurdles in recent month, completing hat-trick of handicap wins at Downpatrick, Tramore and Listowel; further improvement in defeat on when staying-on third behind a well-backed winner at Bellewstown; bolted up at Killarney 13 days ago; suited by good ground; has a staying jumping pedigree, but may have enough pace for this.
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5th

6

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

Redwood Queen

11st 4lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Cian Collins

Has failed to distinguish herself since the controversy generated by her rider's unseat at the last in this race; travelled powerfully into the straight then and was well in command; out of her depth in a Listed race at Killarney last time; previously only a moderate third at Tramore, but in front of Oh So Charming and Hasten Slowly, with War Correspondent pulled up.

9/4

8

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:25 Killarney

Redwood Queen

11st 0lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Cian Collins

Hasn't won since joining this yard last year after unseating with the race at her mercy in a Wexford claimer; decent efforts in opening two runs for this yard, but not at her best recently; needs to bounce back; cheekpieces go on.

18/1

Form: 85

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cork bumper winner last year, needs to improve on the form of Flat attempts at Leopardstown and Killarney; a neck behind Nelson Muntz on the more recent occasion.
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7th

2

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:15 Sligo

Beauforts Storm

11st 10lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Bumper and hurdles winner has been disappointing overall over fences and in one hurdle run this year, except for when second of six over fences at Tramore (2m, good) on penultimate; others are more appealing.

25/1

2

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:20 Wexford

Beauforts Storm

11st 7lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Useful hurdler with placed form in Listed and Graded company as a novice; much improved on fourth chase start at Tramore when close second, around 2l in front of Pampar Lady in race in which Future Prospect departed two out; not sure to appreciate this extra half-mile.

10/1

12/1

Form: 87325-

Last run: 245 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Fit from hurdling, though he has struggled in maidens so far; placed four times on Flat, including twice on AW; official rating of 75 is a bit short of maiden-winning standard.
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2nd

2

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 185y

16:47 Downpatrick

Nakassama

11st 11lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

In excellent form in 2026; beaten a head at Ayr in March (2m, soft); won easily over this C&D (good) early last month; denied by a neck at Cartmel (2m6f, good) on latest; 12lb higher now than when successful here but can give another good account.

9/2

2nd

4

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

15:02 Cartmel

Nakassama

11st 7lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Last two visits to Britain resulted in a win at Hexham (2m4f, good to soft) last June and a narrow loss at Ayr (2m, soft) this March; won well at Downpatrick (2m6f, good) 15 days ago and all three of those runs were under Oran McGill; needs plenty of respect despite his steeply revised mark.

7/2

1st

1

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

14:35 Downpatrick

Nakassama

12st 4lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Justified market support at Hexham this time last year (2m4f, good to soft) to open his account; poor in two chase runs in October, but was again well backed at Ayr in March when denied by a head in a first-time tongue tie (2m, soft, 9-4 fav'); return to further can help; big player.

7/4

Form: 34

Last run: 15 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third in a Clonmel bumper in May; better effort on Flat debut when clear third in 1m5f Down Royal maiden; finished a neck in front of Beauforts Storm when fourth at Killarney.
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6th

13

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:57 Kilbeggan

Nelson Muntz

10st 6lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: David Harry Kelly

Sole success achieved at odds-on in a maiden hurdle at this venue last autumn; placed twice from 11 starts on the Flat, the most recent when second over 2m at Tramore on Tuesday; trainer also runs Faceman.

12/1

2nd

6

(8)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Nelson Muntz

9st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: David Harry Kelly

Sole success achieved at odds-on in a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan last autumn; placed twice from ten starts on the Flat; could feature if reacting well to blinkers.

12/1

5th

7

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:20 Tramore

Nelson Muntz

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Has some useful form over hurdles and on the Flat, though has been tailed off in both disciplines since returning from a break of 72 days; if back on song, he would have a part to play in this company on chase debut.

10/1

Form: 57-

Last run: 287 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not much of note in his form since winning a maiden hurdle on soft ground at Limerick in November 2022; off since January.
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9

3rd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 4f 55y

15:30 Fairyhouse

Elusive Guy

11st 1lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Only win in 2m Limerick maiden in 2022 but decent third in this race last year off 3lb higher; pulled up after never travelling over fences recently and blinkers now tried for hurdles return.

16/1

2

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 145y

15:20 Down Royal

Elusive Guy

12st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Only win was over hurdles in 2022; had an outing on the Flat in October, ended last season with a poor handicap chase run at Kilbeggan; up against it.

20/1

8th

8

(12)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 66y

17:15 Thurles

Elusive Guy

9st 7lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Only win was over hurdles in 2022; record of 0-7 on the Flat; returns from a break after a poor chase effort in April; others appeal more.

25/1

7/2

Form: 7-2

Last run: 77 days

W: 11st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
See The Stars colt from a strong Moyglare Stud family; never-dangerous seventh of ten in a maiden at Gowran last autumn; form of Sligo second in May gives him a clear chance; trainer/rider combination has won this twice.
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7

(7)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Man Of Worth

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Low-key debut but much more encouragement when runner-up at Sligo over extended 1m5f; however, beaten favourite at the Galway festival when beaten 18l and not sure to appreciate the drop in trip.

10/1

10th

15

(21)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 43y

18:40 Galway

Man Of Worth

11st 1lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: D K Weld

See The Stars colt from a strong Moyglare Stud family; never-dangerous seventh of ten in a maiden at Gowran last autumn; form of Sligo second in May gives him a clear chance; trainer/rider combination has won this twice.

7/2

OUR TIP

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Three-time handicap hurdle scorer whose last win was in 2022, placed twice in the firest half of last season; lacks a recent outing; no Flat race experience.
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10th

8

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 116y

16:52 Punchestown

Good World

10st 12lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Eoin Griffin

Latest of five wins was at Fairyhouse in November; pulled up over fences last time; handles good ground and has won over 3m; trainer has said that once he goes over mark of 100, he struggles, but claim will help.

10/1

13

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 210y

19:29 Kilbeggan

Good World

11st 2lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eoin Griffin

Five-time hurdles winner; limited chasing experience and lacks a recent outing; however, potentially well handicapped, 8lb below the current hurdles rating he earned with a Fairyhouse win last November.

8/1

1

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 4f 110y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Good World

12st 0lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Eoin Griffin

Four-time winner is ground versatile and capable off this mark but two runs this year have not been encouraging; lower grade now but revival needed.

20/1

Form: 63

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Started career in bumpers; had Cast A Spell back in fifth when soundly beaten in third over this trip at Roscommon on second Flat run; others preferred.
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12th

7

(3)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Endless Pursuit

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Best run came in a 1m4f turf maiden in July but hasn't built on that since and drop in trip unlikely to suit.

25/1

12th

7

(3)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Endless Pursuit

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Best run came in a 1m4f turf maiden in July but hasn't built on that since and drop in trip unlikely to suit.

25/1

13th
13 (9)
Infatuator

25/1

Form: 234

Last run: 97 days

W: 11st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed in two small-field AW events for Archie Watson; needs to step up from only turf run, when fourth of six at Beverley in Aapril; gelded since.
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10th

10

(12)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

15:25 Dundalk (AW)

Infatuator

8st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: R Donohoe

Plenty of promise in three runs for Archie Watson at the start of the year, including on AW; however, tailed off on yard debut in a Galway maiden and pulled up in two hurdle starts since; wears first-time blinkers.

10/1

10th

10

(12)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

15:25 Dundalk (AW)

Infatuator

8st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: R Donohoe

Plenty of promise in three runs for Archie Watson at the start of the year, including on AW; however, tailed off on yard debut in a Galway maiden and pulled up in two hurdle starts since; wears first-time blinkers.

10/1

6

23rd Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 148y

11:30 Punchestown

Infatuator

11st 0lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: R Donohoe

Placed in AW maidens in Britain; reported clinically abnormal when pulled up on his hurdles debut here last month; best watched.

150/1

Form: 2432/

Last run: 657 days

W: 11st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
In the frame on all four starts for Joseph O'Brien in 2022, including good runs at 1m2f/1m4f at the Curragh; very long absence is a negative for this 75-rated gelding on stable debut.
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16th

14

(3)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

18:45 Roscommon

Hibernia Oppositus

9st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Promise early in his career for Joseph O'Brien but has been poor in two starts for this yard after a long absence; others preferred.

28/1

12th

14

(14)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Hibernia Oppositus

9st 6lb

J: Ruby Kinkaid

T: John C McConnell

Promise in all four maiden runs in 2022 for Joseph O'Brien at 1m-1m4f at Dundalk and at the Curragh; off 657 days and ran poorly on sole start for current yard at Galway last August; now returns from another absence and can only be watched on handicap debut.

20/1

12th

14

(14)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Hibernia Oppositus

9st 6lb

J: Ruby Kinkaid

T: John C McConnell

Promise in all four maiden runs in 2022 for Joseph O'Brien at 1m-1m4f at Dundalk and at the Curragh; off 657 days and ran poorly on sole start for current yard at Galway last August; now returns from another absence and can only be watched on handicap debut.

20/1

100/1

Form: 5

Last run: 9 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
100-1 on debut at Ballinrobe; well held by Cast A Spell on that evidence.
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1st

7

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Gotta Catchem All

9st 6lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Has finished second on six occasions over middle-distances during his winless 25-race career; blinkers tried (has worn cheekpieces) and hard to fancy given this drastic drop in trip.

25/1

6th

7

(14)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Gotta Catchem All

9st 8lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Has finished second on six occasions during his winless 24-race career; he might drop lucky one day but he's not the percentage call.

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam failed to win but is a half-sister to North American 1m2f Grade 2 winner Santa Monica; tongue-tie fitted for debut.
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12th

8

(7)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 17y

18:15 Roscommon

Maestro Milo

9st 8lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Tailed off in both maiden starts at this trip; tongue tie is discarded and now wears blinkers; easily passed over.

100/1

8th

6

(2)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:30 Tramore

Maestro Milo

9st 8lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, in rear

66/1

16th

14

(1)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 43y

18:40 Galway

Maestro Milo

11st 1lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: John C McConnell

Dam failed to win but is a half-sister to North American 1m2f Grade 2 winner Santa Monica; tongue-tie fitted for debut.

33/1

9/2

Form: 84

Last run: 66 days

W: 10st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sister to Italian Group 1 winner Laganore; improved from debut at Dundalk when a creditable fourth behind subsequent Listed winner Hanalia over 1m2f at the Curragh; form also shown in a good light by runner-up Lily Hart; definite chance, with extra two furlongs likely to suit.
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2nd

8

(10)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alfheim

9st 5lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

slowly into stride

11/4

2nd

8

(10)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alfheim

9st 5lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

slowly into stride

11/4

4th

8

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Alfheim

9st 4lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

towards rear

9/2

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
From a small Cork yard; decent pedigree; dam was a 6f/7f winner for Sir Michael Stoute and is a sister to 1m Group 1 winner Peeress.
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13th

11

(13)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Dundalk (AW)

Themsthejoys

9st 8lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: G Ahern

pulled hard early, in rear throughout, lost touch over 2f out, tailed off

66/1

18th

16

(20)

31st Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 43y

18:40 Galway

Themsthejoys

11st 1lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: G Ahern

From a small Cork yard; decent pedigree; dam was a 6f/7f winner for Sir Michael Stoute and is a sister to 1m Group 1 winner Peeress.

33/1

Non-runners

Bid Up, Thefutureisnow, Make No Plans

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €39.80
Straight Forecast €35.43
Trifecta €468.40

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Endless Pursuit

SPOTLIGHT:

Alfheim

The Irish Sun:

Man Of Worth

POSTDATA:

Endless Pursuit