July 31 / 19.10 Galway

19.10

Good

Tote Galway Plate (Handicap Chase) (Grade 3)

  • Prize money: £138521.74
  • 2m 6f 111y
  • 25 runners
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Tote Galway Plate (Handicap Chase) (Grade 3)

Runners: 25 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £24.70
  • Place: £4.50

Form: 33511-

Last run: 90 days

W: 10st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten behind Zanahiyr at Thurles in February; has made significant progress in winning two races since then, a beginners' event at Tipperary, and a valuable 2m handicap chase at the Punchestown festival, beating Saint Roi narrowly; perhaps not sure to stay.
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13th

3

2nd Feb 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Pinkerton

11st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Last summer's Galway Plate winner has posted better RPR's in defeat in finishing second in Grade 2 at Down Royal and here at Christmas when staying-on third in 3m Paddy Power Handicap; not sure he wants ground this soft but respected.

7/1

13th

3

2nd Feb 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Pinkerton

11st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Last summer's Galway Plate winner has posted better RPR's in defeat in finishing second in Grade 2 at Down Royal and here at Christmas when staying-on third in 3m Paddy Power Handicap; not sure he wants ground this soft but respected.

7/1

3rd

6

27th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Leopardstown

Pinkerton

11st 9lb

J: Mr R James

T: Noel Meade

visibility reduced by fog, towards rear, hampered by faller 5th

16/1

25/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 4-2135 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Four-time hurdle winner; often placed over fences before getting off the mark in the Mayo National; beaten favourite when third in Perth Gold Cup; needs to reverse Kilbeggan form with several of these rivals.
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8

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Duffle Coat

10st 13lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Sole win over fences came in 3m Mayo National in 2024 on good ground; good second in Galway Plate that summer but last year's form was poor; pulled up after never counting on return from long absence in Irish National; hard to be confident in although has ground to suit.

20/1

9th

11

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 180y

16:23 Listowel

Duffle Coat

11st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

1-17 over fences; out of form since second in last season's Galway Plate; failed to feature in this year's edition; trainer has stronger candidates.

33/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 42145-

Last run: 122 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 145

Form & Verdict
Former high-class hurdler; no match for star novice Fact To File at Leopardstown on debut over fences, then justified favouritism at Thurles; best of the Irish when fourth in the Turners at Cheltenham; not at his best in Fairyhouse Grade 1; limited chasing experience but potentially well handicapped.
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2nd

4

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 180y

17:25 Gowran Park

Zanahiyr

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gordon Elliott

Fine dual-purpose sort has 10 wins under all codes including a Bellewstown Flat handicap last August beating a below par Light Up The Dark; won the American Grand National when last seen; handles all ground; a big player.

5/2

7

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 110y

19:55 Bellewstown

Zanahiyr

11st 9lb

J: Mr J H Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Useful dual-purpose sort ran a solid fourth on the Flat at Killarney in May; won over fences at Galway last time after being unplaced in the Plate earlier in the week; should run well.

2/1

3

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 111y

14:55 Galway

Zanahiyr

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

High-class hurdler; has won only one of his nine starts over fences, a Thurles beginners' event the season before last; fell at the fourth in the Ultima at Cheltenham on his final start last season; had a Flat run in May; third to Pinkerton in last year's Galway Plate; beaten almost 20l in seventh behind stablemate Western Fold in Wednesday's 2025 edition.

11/8

20/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 0504P- D

Last run: 110 days

W: 10st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Returned to form in a first-time tongue-tie when a strong-finishing fourth under this rider in the Plate at Cheltenham; flopped in the Topham and now rejected by Rachael Blackmore in favour of Lets Go Champ; cheekpieces added.
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14th

8

2nd Feb 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Life In The Park

11st 2lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Sole win in 14 chase starts came in 2022; creditable runs in the Plate at Cheltenham and the Galway Plate but more recent 3m efforts have been poor; plenty to find.

25/1

14th

8

2nd Feb 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 107y

14:45 Leopardstown

Life In The Park

11st 2lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Sole win in 14 chase starts came in 2022; creditable runs in the Plate at Cheltenham and the Galway Plate but more recent 3m efforts have been poor; plenty to find.

25/1

18th

11

27th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Leopardstown

Life In The Park

11st 5lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

visibility reduced by fog, midfield

28/1

Form: 2P/6P-

Last run: 109 days

W: 10st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 146

Form & Verdict
Staying type, second in 3m6f National Hunt Chase the season before last; ran only twice last season, fair sixth in Kerry National, pulled up in Grand National; little appeal now.
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9th

12

2nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

Chemical Energy

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Very smart as a novice and some good runs in the Galway Plate and Munster National in 2024; generally ineffective in cross-country races since then however, reportedly burst blood vessels when fifth in this race last year, most recently (after two point-to-point wins) pulled up after never counting in 3m1f Fairyhouse hunter-chase at Easter; questions remain.

9/2

3

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 180y

17:30 Fairyhouse

Chemical Energy

12st 0lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

High-class novice chaser in the 2022/23 season, when second in the National Hunt Chase at Cheltenham; ran well in the Galway Plate and Munster National in 2024; generally ineffective in cross-country races since then; back-to-back point wins in the autumn offer some hope; however, he was tailed off in the hunter chase at Cheltenham last month.

9/1

11th

3

13th Mar 2026

Good

3m 2f 70y

Class 2

16:40 Cheltenham

Chemical Energy

12st 0lb

J: Mr B O’Neill

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a novice chase here in October 2022 and second in the NH Chase at this fixture that season; on a losing run of 14 under rules but contested plenty of strong handicaps in that time and back-to-back point wins in the autumn may give him some renewed belief; has soft-ground form but his trainer has always believed that good ground is ideal, so watch the weather; well held in a Galway Plate when tried in this equipment combination.

12/1

Form: /3231-

Last run: 91 days

W: 10st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Off for almost four years after debut point win in 2019; took a 9lb rise for Punchestown win when his victims included Authorized Art, beaten 3 1/2l in third; that was only his fourth chase start and further progress is on the cards, even at the age of nine.
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9th

8

1st May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 160y

16:15 Punchestown

Lets Go Champ

12st 0lb

J: Miss S A Carter

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Won a competitive handicap chase at the 2024 festival for Henry de Bromhead (2m4f, good to yielding); hunter chase victory over Hunters Yarn at Gowran Park showed that he retains considerable ability; confirmed that impression when beating all bar star hunter Barton Snow at Aintree; goes well for Sophie Carter.

7/1

2nd

17

9th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 19y

Class 2

15:30 Aintree

Lets Go Champ

12st 0lb

J: Ms Sophie Carter

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Won a competitive handicap chase at the Punchestown festival in May 2024 for Henry de Bromhead (2m4f, good to yielding) and winning a hunter chase at Gowran Park (3m1f, heavy) last month showed that he retains considerable ability at the age of 11; firmly in calculations.

11/1

1st

3

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 0y

16:53 Gowran Park

Lets Go Champ

12st 0lb

J: Miss S A Carter

T: Ms Margaret Mullins

Point winner in 2019 and showed a lot of ability during his time with Henry de Bromhead, the highlight when winning a valuable 2m4f handicap chase at the 2024 Punchestown festival; ran only twice last year; found a new lease of life when winning at Oldtown two weeks ago on debut for Mags Mullins; the capable Sophie Carter keeps the ride.

6/1

Form: PP-1F6

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Record of 3-25 over fences, including Midlands Natrional in 2022; sixth behind five of these opponents in this year's edition; finished ninth in this event as a 50-1 chance last year; up against it.
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10th

7

20th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Limerick

Hurricane Georgie

11st 2lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

4-28 over fences; respectable seventh in the Galway Plate and reappeared four days later to win a conditions event at the same venue, beating the 14lb-conceding Easy Game with Janidil third; did not jump well in Kerry National.

14/1

16

25th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:20 Listowel

Hurricane Georgie

10st 10lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gordon Elliott

Is 4-27 over fences, including Midlands National at Kilbeggan in 2022; respectable seventh in the Galway Plate and reappeared four days later to win a conditions event at the same venue; first-time with cheekpieces; lowest-rated of stable's five runners.

25/1

Form: 1F5F2- C BF

Last run: 89 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 142

Form & Verdict
Won a strong 3m handicap hurdle at 2023 Dublin Racing Festival; jumped soundly when winning on his chase debut at this venue last October; jumping has caused concern at times, including on handicap debut at Leopardstown (still in contention when falling at the last); much better when a fine second at Punchestown; good chance he can cope with 5lb rise.
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8th

1

25th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 80y

18:35 Ballinrobe

Perceval Legallois

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Talented sort won Paddy Power at Leopardstown in 2024 and valuable handicap hurdle back there at last year's DRF; only 10-1 for last year's Grand National where he fell early on; well back when unseating 4 out in the National last month and pulled up at Punchestown; has worn a tongue-tie before, cheekpieces now added.

16/1

3

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 104y

15:45 Punchestown

Perceval Legallois

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won major 3m handicaps at Leopardstown last season over fences and hurdles; light campaign this term with Aintree in mind but never counted before unseating four out in National last month; fresher horse than most of these so could improve but certainly needs to.

20/1

23

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Perceval Legallois

10st 9lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won major 3m handicaps at Leopardstown over fences (by 7l, going away) and hurdles before starting joint-third favourite for last year's National, but he fell on the first circuit; it's too early to forget his best performance (Christmas 2024) but with nothing to shout about in his two races this winter, this time he could be an outsider.

33/1

Form: /455-2 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 144

Form & Verdict
Ran respectably in the Paddy Power Chase and Bet365 Gold Cup during a very light campaign last season; beaten by the long-priced Idas Boy when favourite at Kilbeggan; has failed to win since his chase debut; new headgear combination; suited by good ground.
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37

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Amirite

10st 2lb

T: Henry De Bromhead

A fluent fourth in the 2m5f Topham over these fences was the first of three big runs in good handicaps last April-July; ran creditably in one (Sandown in April 2024) of his three attempts at 3m4f-3m5f and excuses might be made for his latest two outings (first cross-country, then the mud) but other candidates are more persuasive.

80/1

2

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 6f 198y

16:05 Thurles

Amirite

11st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Made all in Kilbeggan chase (3m1f, good) last July; fourth of 22 in Galway Plate later that month; tailed off in cross-country handicap chase at Cheltenham in December; should leave that run well behind down in trip back over hurdles.

5/2

Form: FF-031 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 5lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 153

Form & Verdict
Tailed off in Mayo National befoere remote third behind Easy Game at Listowel; sprang 40-1 surprise when beating Amirite in the Midlands National; 7lb rise may take toll and overall profile is unconvincing.
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1

3rd May 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 2

17:55 Uttoxeter

Idas Boy

12st 0lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Richard Phillips

Fared respectably in the Galway Plate before leaving Noel Meade for 60,000gns last August; tailed off over hurdles on stable debut before pulling up when 100-1 for the Grand National; an 11yo now and has to concede plenty of weight all round.

25/1

1

3rd May 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 2

17:55 Uttoxeter

Idas Boy

12st 0lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Richard Phillips

Fared respectably in the Galway Plate before leaving Noel Meade for 60,000gns last August; tailed off over hurdles on stable debut before pulling up when 100-1 for the Grand National; an 11yo now and has to concede plenty of weight all round.

25/1

21

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Idas Boy

10st 10lb

J: Harry Bannister

T: Richard Phillips

40-1 winner at Kilbeggan (3m1f, good to yielding; the furthest he's been) last July and ran respectably in the Galway Plate (his only race with today's tongue-tie) before leaving Noel Meade for 60,000gns last August; probably in need of the race over hurdles on debut for new yard five weeks ago, but this 11yo needs a big career best.

100/1

Form: /24P3-

Last run: 91 days

W: 11st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 153

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner in novice chase company in 2022, including wide-margin Grade 3 win from Ash Tree Meadow at Tipperary; fourth in the Kerry National and latest run at Punchestown was encouraging.
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9

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 172y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Authorized Art

10st 7lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Flashes of smart form for Willie Mullins but a 10yo now and hasn't yet threatened a breakthrough win for the Moores; needed to run a lot better than he did at Kempton two weeks ago.

33/1

9

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 0f 172y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Authorized Art

10st 7lb

J: Caoilin Quinn

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Flashes of smart form for Willie Mullins but a 10yo now and hasn't yet threatened a breakthrough win for the Moores; needed to run a lot better than he did at Kempton two weeks ago.

33/1

1

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:16 Kempton

Authorized Art

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Mitchell

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Useful for Willie Mullins; 0-5 for current yard, beaten in a veterans' event when last seen; however, this drop in grade may have positive effect, off a reduced mark.

9/1

Form: 417-12 CD BF

Last run: 52 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 160

Form & Verdict
Beat Authorized Art in this race last year; has won two Grade 2 events since, and a Grade 3 at Killarney, beating French Dynamite readily; beaten at odds-on in a conditions hurdle at Punchestown in June; 15lb higher than 12 months ago, good claimer up as was the case then.
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4th

3

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

19:30 Wexford

Ash Tree Meadow

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual Grade 2 chase scorer and 2023 Galway Plate winner; has only a maiden win to his name from seven starts over hurdles and was beaten at odds-on at Punchestown last June on his only start in this discipline last season; ran in good company over fences at Killarney 16 days ago; well suited by the race conditions and will be hard to beat if jumping adequately.

11/10

4th

3

28th May 2025

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

19:30 Wexford

Ash Tree Meadow

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual Grade 2 chase scorer and 2023 Galway Plate winner; has only a maiden win to his name from seven starts over hurdles and was beaten at odds-on at Punchestown last June on his only start in this discipline last season; ran in good company over fences at Killarney 16 days ago; well suited by the race conditions and will be hard to beat if jumping adequately.

11/10

4th

2

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

18:38 Killarney

Ash Tree Meadow

11st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual Grade 2 winner in addition to a score in the 2023 Galway Plate plus he won this race last year; hasn't had much racing since but has been mostly below form; didn't jump that well at Aintree over the 'big' fences last time; needs best.

8/1

Form: 34-247 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 147

Form & Verdict
A long time since his last chase win; major doubts raised by his two starts since second to Ash Tree Meadow at Killarney in May; remote fourth behind Easy Game at Listowel, unplaced in a Wexford handicap; new headgear combination tried now.
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1

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:15 Limerick

French Dynamite

11st 12lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Three chase wins, including a 2m7f Grade 3 at Punchestown last October; often highly tried when with Mouse Morris; creditable third in the Kerry National on stable debut; fair chance with 5lb off again; trainer (responsible for last year's winner) also has Weveallbeencaught in the line-up.

9/1

3rd

5

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 180y

16:23 Listowel

French Dynamite

11st 6lb

J: G B Noonan

T: E McNamara

Three chase wins, including a 2m7f Grade 3 at Punchestown last October; often highly tried when with Mouse Morris; his new trainer knows what it takes to win this; possible each-way value.

20/1

2nd

6

3rd May 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 90y

14:30 Punchestown

French Dynamite

11st 12lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: M F Morris

Three chase wins, including a 2m7f Grade 3 at this venue last October, beating Minella Indo; ran well for a long way before weakening in the Cross Country Handicap at Cheltenham; never threatened in the Topham.

7/1

16/1

Form: 1P4-53 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 141

Form & Verdict
Three-time chase winner; won the Mayo National last year; fifth behind stablemate Duffle Coat in that race this year; quite closely matched with several of these on Midlands National running but that form does not look strong enough.
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5th

8

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Tullybeg

11st 4lb

J: James Smith

T: Brian M McMahon

Won the big race on this card three years ago, but handicapper had him after that and well held in this last year; recent form in points/hunter chases doesn't look good enough, but has been dropped sharply in the ratings.

12/1

4th

12

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 0y

19:37 Killarney

Tullybeg

11st 7lb

J: Mr E M Nugent

T: Brian M McMahon

Classy operator at his best for Gordon Elliott; good to see him win a recent point but that was hard work and others in here appeal more.

12/1

Form: 51304-

Last run: 90 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 149

Form & Verdict
Listed handicap winner over 2m1f on Fairyhouse last December off 11lb lower than current mark; best form mostly at around 2m including when fourth behind Pinkerton at Punchestown festival.
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3rd

6

25th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 99y

Class 1

14:55 Sandown

Solness

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Smart front-runner whose Grade 1 form features three wins at Leopardstown (2m1f) in 2024/2025 and neck second, showing career-best form, at Aintree (2m4f, good to soft) on latest start; one of the main contenders back down in distance.

7/2

2nd

7

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 200y

Class 1

15:30 Aintree

Solness

11st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Tailed off at Leopardstown in February when the soft ground was against him and a visor replaced his usual cheekpieces, which return today; prior to that he posted a third Grade 1 win at Leopardstown (2m1f, yielding) in December; there's a question mark regarding the step back up in trip for this front-runner but his trainer won this twice in a row with Fakir d'Oudairies in 2021 and 2022, and this 8yo arrives fresh after just two starts this winter; chance.

9/1

5th

6

1st Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Solness

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Made huge progress last season, emerging from handicaps to win two Grade 1s over C&D including this race, beating Marine Nationale; wasn't as good at Cheltenham and Punchestown after but returned to again get the better of his old rival back over C&D last time; is at his best around this track, but the testing ground isn't in his favour; visor replaces cheekpieces.

3/1

Form: 524/P-

Last run: 158 days

W: 11st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 150

Form & Verdict
3-16 over fences and placed six times; however, at his most effective over 2m and not guaranteed to see out this trip; fit from Flat action, but recent form provides no encouragement.
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16th

7

31st Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 111y

19:10 Galway

Dunvegan

11st 2lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: P A Fahy

towards rear

50/1

15th

12

(17)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

19:25 Fairyhouse

Dunvegan

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: P A Fahy

in touch with leaders

14/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 45622-

Last run: 90 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 156

Form & Verdict
Won a 2m1f Grade 1 at Leopardstown the season before last; returned to form when second in the Red Rum at Aintree; beaten a short head in a valuable 2m Punchestown festival handicap; finished second in a 2m4f Grade 1 at Aintree as a novice, but not certain to stay effectively enough to win a race of this high standard.
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1st

1

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Saint Roi

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: W P Mullins

Smart chaser who put in two promising efforts when runner-up in the Red Rum at Aintree and a competitive handicap at Punchestown behind Plate winner Pinkerton; well held behind that rival four days ago but has leading claims back down to a more suitable trip.

100/30

17th

3

31st Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 111y

19:10 Galway

Saint Roi

11st 8lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: W P Mullins

Won a 2m1f Grade 1 at Leopardstown the season before last; returned to form when second in the Red Rum at Aintree; beaten a short head in a valuable 2m Punchestown festival handicap; finished second in a 2m4f Grade 1 at Aintree as a novice, but not certain to stay effectively enough to win a race of this high standard.

14/1

20/1

Form: 01P4-1 C

Last run: 58 days

W: 11st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 158

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner; 15-30 over fences, including numerous Grade 2 races and a Listowel event for third year in a row; tailed off in this last year; Paul Townend has ridden him to 11 wins but has opted for the much younger Mister Policeman here.
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2nd

1

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 111y

14:55 Galway

Easy Game

11st 10lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

prominent, briefly led 7th

5/2

18th

2

31st Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 111y

19:10 Galway

Easy Game

11st 10lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

midfield, bad mistake 4th

20/1

1st

1

3rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Easy Game

11st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

raced in third behind clear leader, went second halfway, clear with one other 5 out, nudged along to lead 2 out, shaken up and went clear run-in

6/4

Form: /230P-

Last run: 109 days

W: 11st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 155

Form & Verdict
Veteran was never near his best in a light campaign last season; suitable trip is the main positive but the stable has stronger candidates.
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3

27th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Leopardstown

Janidil

11st 10lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: W P Mullins

visibility reduced by fog, slowly away, towards rear, fell 3rd

40/1

3

27th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:00 Leopardstown

Janidil

11st 10lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: W P Mullins

visibility reduced by fog, slowly away, towards rear, fell 3rd

40/1

7th

5

16th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 44y

Class 1

14:20 Cheltenham

Janidil

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Has a poor strike-rate since winning a Grade 1 novice chase in April 2021 and current mark reflects a decline in his form; absent since disappointing in a Galway festival race that looked a good opportunity for him (was best in at the weights); new headgear needs to make a difference.

25/1

Form: 1311P- BF

Last run: 89 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 149

Form & Verdict
Won at Fairyhouse last November on chase debut; 6l winner of a 2m contest at Punchestown in February; long odds-on winner in four-runner Grade 3 event at Thurles; jumping let him down when stepped up to 2m4f on handicap debut at Punchestown; Paul Townend sticks with him, stamina unproven.
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1st

2

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:57 Cork

Mister Policeman

11st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: W P Mullins

raced in third, not fluent 10th, not fluent 3 out, keeping on when left in second 2 out, led going best approaching last, pushed out and went clear run-in, easily

4/1

1st

2

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

15:57 Cork

Mister Policeman

11st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: W P Mullins

raced in third, not fluent 10th, not fluent 3 out, keeping on when left in second 2 out, led going best approaching last, pushed out and went clear run-in, easily

4/1

8

31st Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 111y

19:10 Galway

Mister Policeman

11st 1lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

midfield

8/1

Form: 32U51-

Last run: 105 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 142

Form & Verdict
Finished strongly in the 2m4f Plate at the Cheltenham Festival where he powered up the hill for a close fifth after getting behind early with some untidy jumping; kooked progressive when landing a valuable handicap over the same course and trip in April; first-time cheekpieces, respected.
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6th

6

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 150y

16:42 Listowel

In Excelsis Deo

11st 11lb

J: Mr S J Kenny

T: E Bolger

Won a Grade 2 handicap over 2m4f a couple of years ago for Harry Fry before losing form; some good efforts in point-to-points, including recent win under this jockey; previously, was only around 7l off stablemate Solitary Man over 2m4f at Cork (disqualified, rider weighed in marginally light).

12/1

7th

12

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

In Excelsis Deo

12st 0lb

J: Emma Fitzgerald

T: E Bolger

Rated in 140s at peak over fences, best form over much further, others preferred.

14/1

11th

5

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

16:10 Cork

In Excelsis Deo

12st 0lb

J: Mr S J Kenny

T: E Bolger

Solid overall form in points, highlighted by a defeat of Its On The Line at Cragmore in January; unseated rider in Belclare contest won by Asian Master; stablemate Solitary Man has superior claims.

7/1

Form: 1248-4 CD

Last run: 65 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
Won the Galway Blazers here last year; fourth behind Duffle Coat in Mayo National in May; stable appears to have a couple of stronger candidates.
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14

11th Jul 2025

Good

3m 1f 80y

19:30 Kilbeggan

Toss Again

10st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Henry De Bromhead

Last of two chase wins came in 2m6f Galway Blazers in 2023 off this mark; interrupted campaign in recent years, pulled up on three of last four starts including in Mayo National last time; hard to make a case for on recent evidence.

16/1

5

26th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 72y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Toss Again

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Course winner over hurdles; two-time chase winner in 2023, including the Blazers at Galway (22.5f, good) off 130; ran a decent race in this last year, beaten 11.25l into fourth off 138; 5lb lower now but lacks a run and was out of form when last seen.

28/1

5

26th May 2025

Good

2m 7f 72y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Toss Again

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Course winner over hurdles; two-time chase winner in 2023, including the Blazers at Galway (22.5f, good) off 130; ran a decent race in this last year, beaten 11.25l into fourth off 138; 5lb lower now but lacks a run and was out of form when last seen.

28/1

Form: P758-0

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 3lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Won 2021 Munster National (his only success in 15 chase starts) and has contested many top handicaps since; a close fifth in the Scottish National; poor at Punchestown when the race may have come too soon; badly hampered at third in Midlands National; third reserve.
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2

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:42 Clonmel

Ontheropes

11st 11lb

J: Mr C Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Has run well a couple of times this season but hasn't won under Rules' since October 2021; tailed off at Uttoxeter and pulled up in the Ulster National latest; needs to revive.

16/1

12

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 4f 120y

16:27 Downpatrick

Ontheropes

10st 6lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Point-to-winner last season before going hunter chasing; no success on the track since 2021; has shown fair form over hurdles this season; 1-23 record over fences is a negative.

14/1

16th

18

14th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 70y

Class 2

14:25 Uttoxeter

Ontheropes

10st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Irish veteran who is in reasonably good form, placed at Naas (2m7f) most recently, but hasn't won under rules since 2021 and can be opposed in this competitive affair.

16/1

Form: 445-30 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Just 1-21 over fences but was second in Irish National in 2022 and fourth in this year's edition; respectable effort behind two stablemates in the Mayo National; 14-1, down the field in the Midlands National; second reserve.
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10

15th Jan 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 171y

Class 5

15:27 Ludlow

Frontal Assault

11st 12lb

J: Mr Henry Bailey

T: Fred Timmis

Second in each of his last four point starts, only one of them as high as open class; among the non-finishers with Blagthebookies at Cheltenham in May when last seen in this sphere; overlooked.

25/1

12

2nd May 2025

Good

4m 0f 97y

Class 4

19:30 Cheltenham

Frontal Assault

11st 12lb

J: Mr Henry Bailey

T: Miss P Wynne

Formerly very useful for Gordon Elliott but made low-key stable/hunter chase debut in February and his three subsequent pointing seconds all came in small fields; swaps visor for refitted blinkers today.

9/1

12

2nd May 2025

Good

4m 0f 97y

Class 4

19:30 Cheltenham

Frontal Assault

11st 12lb

J: Mr Henry Bailey

T: Miss P Wynne

Formerly very useful for Gordon Elliott but made low-key stable/hunter chase debut in February and his three subsequent pointing seconds all came in small fields; swaps visor for refitted blinkers today.

9/1

Form: F6P-04

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Badly hampered in a valuable Punchestown novice handicap; poor run in the Mayo National; not a bad effort when fourth behind three of these runners in first-time blinkers at Kilbeggan; this is more demanding; third reserve.
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3rd

1

8th Oct 2024

Good

2m 6f 111y

15:45 Galway

Flanking Maneuver

11st 10lb

J: Mr R James

T: Gordon Elliott

Rated 132; well-beaten on stable debut on latest behind Donacheady Gale at Listowel (2m6f, soft to heavy) but was giving that rival 19lb; will be getting 3lb from him today thanks to his jockey's claim and the return to better ground is in his favour; fine run here back in August and he should go well.

100/30

6th

4

28th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Listowel

Flanking Maneuver

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Stable debutant; ex-Gigginstown gelding shaped well on his last two starts for Noel Meade; third in the Blazers at Galway on latest, beaten 11l off 133 (behind Moonovercloon); same mark here and has place claims again.

8/1

3rd

3

2nd Aug 2024

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:00 Galway

Flanking Maneuver

11st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel Meade

midfield, hampered by faller 5 out

9/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €389.10
Straight Forecast €433.40
Tricast €3622.82
Trifecta €2795.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

In Excelsis Deo

The Irish Sun:

Amirite

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Toss Again

SPOTLIGHT:

Perceval Legallois

POSTDATA:

Easy Game