August 01 / 17.05 Galway

17.05

Good

Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap (Grade 3)

  • Prize money: £138521.74
  • 2m 0f 11y
  • 22 runners
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Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap (Grade 3)

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.10
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 21343- D

Last run: 89 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Did very well in juvenile hurdles last season, winning twice, and running well in the Triumph and the Grade 1 at Punchestown; not beaten far in a 1m1f handicap at Leopardstown latest; not a dissimilar profile to last year's winner Zarak The Brave.
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4th

3

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:45 Cork

Nurburgring

11st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose Flat, hurdles and chase winner; rated 144 over fences but just one win from six chase starts; pulled up on last chase start in the Galway Plate when the 6-1 favourite; again below best when beaten 24l back on the Flat latest; capable but others arrive in better form.

7/2

4th

3

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:45 Cork

Nurburgring

11st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose Flat, hurdles and chase winner; rated 144 over fences but just one win from six chase starts; pulled up on last chase start in the Galway Plate when the 6-1 favourite; again below best when beaten 24l back on the Flat latest; capable but others arrive in better form.

7/2

14

(15)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:22 Curragh

Nurburgring

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of seven for yard and the stable jockey rides; dual-purpose; pulled up when favourite in the Galway Plate on latest; neck second behind Ascending on last Flat start in the Ascot Stakes and 2lb better off with that rival now; blinkers replace cheekpieces; big chance.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 53136- D

Last run: 122 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Placed in the Boodles at the Cheltenham Festival this March and ran okay in the Ascot Stakes; warmed up for this in a charity race at the Curragh; more needed.
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1st

5

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 5f 80y

17:20 Listowel

Ndaawi

11st 0lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

Smart dual-purposer type got the Galway Hurdle in the stewards' room last summer and beat very useful Absurde in conditions' hurdle last month; his Flat run at Chester in September proved that he's worthy of this mark and showed he had a bit of boot when running well over 1m on AW pre-Cheltenham.

6/4

1st

5

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 70y

13:50 Cork

Ndaawi

11st 2lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Won the Galway Hurdle last year off 145 (awarded race by stewards) and has also won twice on the level (rated 91); trip and ground fine here and he finished well ahead of Absurde in the County Hurdle last month, though he had a fitness edge that day; talented claimer takes off 5lb and every chance at the weights.

15/8

14th

1

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Ndaawi

12st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Very smart hurdler whose two visits to this meeting have produced a third in the 2024 Fred Winter and second to Kargese in this last year; improved again to win last summer's Galway Hurdle (pipped by Helvic Dream but awarded the race after suffering interference); below par when remote third to Lossiemouth in Grade 1 Morgiana in November but warmed up for this with a fine run on AW Flat last month over a trip short of his best; while his good record in top handicap hurdles (also second in 2024 Galway Hurdle) makes him a dangerous one to discount, he'll require a high-class performance to win off 156.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 32126- D

Last run: 142 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 144

Form & Verdict
Did okay over fences last season; got going too late when a closing third in a 1m6f Royal Ascot handicap last time; mid-division in this race two years ago; unorthodox preparation but certainly has the ability to be a factor.
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13

(6)

17th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

My Mate Mozzie

9st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Gavin Cromwell

No threat on his last two Flat starts last August/September but was third of 16 in this 12 months ago (good to firm) when 1lb lower; ran well at the Cheltenham Festival in March; holds each-way claims once more.

12/1

8th

3

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

My Mate Mozzie

11st 13lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Sterling all-purpose type who hasn't won since late 2023 but has been involved in strong events on the Flat, including at Royal Ascot, over hurdles and fences since; ran as well as he ever has when a close fourth in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) last month; solid claims in refitted cheekpieces.

9/2

8th

3

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Soft

1m 7f 176y

Class 1

16:40 Aintree

My Mate Mozzie

11st 13lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Sterling all-purpose type who hasn't won since late 2023 but has been involved in strong events on the Flat, including at Royal Ascot, over hurdles and fences since; ran as well as he ever has when a close fourth in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham (2m, good to soft) last month; solid claims in refitted cheekpieces.

9/2

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £7.30

Form: 141-41 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 152

Form & Verdict
Most recent win when bolting up from Shecouldbeanything in a Grade 3 at Tipperary last month; up 5lb and has plenty of weight but respected.
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4th

4

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 1

14:22 Wetherby

Winter Fog

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

11yo who appeared to be outstayed when fourth, beaten about 8l, in the Grade 1 Champion Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown (extended 2m7f, yielding) in May; however, that was still a good performance in today's context and he's fit from the Flat; possible player for top Irish stable.

8/1

4th

4

1st Nov 2025

Good

3m 0f 26y

Class 1

14:22 Wetherby

Winter Fog

11st 2lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

11yo who appeared to be outstayed when fourth, beaten about 8l, in the Grade 1 Champion Stayers Hurdle at Punchestown (extended 2m7f, yielding) in May; however, that was still a good performance in today's context and he's fit from the Flat; possible player for top Irish stable.

8/1

14

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Winter Fog

8st 5lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: W P Mullins

Aged 11 but he's a seriously unexposed, dark horse on Flat; smart hurdles form in Grade 1s in August 2024-May 2025; three Irish maiden races are all he's contested on Flat, when runner-up twice last year (2m/1m6f) and winning by a short head this August (2m) but he's not been hit hard with this opening Flat mark and having Willie Mullins as his trainer demands respect.

12/1

Form: 2347-2 CD BF

Last run: 66 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Probably ran close to his best when sixth in this last year; campaigned over fences without success last season; others more likely.
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No Results Found

Form: 11/72- D

Last run: 187 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Dual winner in handicaps at Cheltenham and Sandown in April last year; not seen since chasing home Ashroe Diamond in a Grade 2 at Doncaster in January; tried in a tongue-tie here and could have a workable mark; quite the race to put that to the test.
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7

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Ayr

Under Control

11st 2lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Lightly raced 6yo who was runner-up in a Grade 2 mares' hurdle last January and fair sixth in the competitive Galway Hurdle in August; in top hands and still has time on her side, but she was pulled up in the Greatwood at Cheltenham in November when last seen.

12/1

7

12th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:15 Ayr

Under Control

11st 2lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Lightly raced 6yo who was runner-up in a Grade 2 mares' hurdle last January and fair sixth in the competitive Galway Hurdle in August; in top hands and still has time on her side, but she was pulled up in the Greatwood at Cheltenham in November when last seen.

12/1

1

17th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

15:30 Cheltenham

Under Control

12st 0lb

J: Nico de Boinville

T: Nicky Henderson

Lightly raced since her progressive novice campaign in 2022-23; ran creditably in the Galway Hurdle (2m, good) on sole start this term; represents last year's winning connections and is likely to be well primed for this assignment; has won at this venue; interesting.

9/1

Form: 571-U2 D BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Overcame jumping errors to gain an overdue success in a Naas maiden hurdle in April; beaten in a Punchestown novice hurdle in June; jumping has to improve.
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8th

6

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Killarney

Icare Desbois

10st 9lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Won a bumper and maiden hurdle over 2m for Willie Mullins in an interrupted career; form for current yard over hurdles and Flat suggests he needs to find a fair bit of improvement.

20/1

20th

21

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Icare Desbois

10st 3lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Won a bumper and maiden hurdle over 2m for Willie Mullins in an interrupted career; mixed form on the Flat and over hurdles for this yard; has to do much better raised markedly in trip.

50/1

Form: 214/2- D

Last run: 364 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 150

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in this race for the past two years; satisfactory return to action after eight months off in an amateur Flat race at Leopardstown last month; good 5lb claimer up and looks primed for a big run again.
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1st

5

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

16:07 Listowel

Jesse Evans

11st 2lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Five-time hurdle winner who is 1-9 over fences, though was runner-up in last summer's Galway Plate; all the sharper for his comeback run when beaten 4l in a 2m4f Grade 3 at Killarney three weeks ago and he's a player on these terms.

5/2

3rd

3

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 100y

18:37 Killarney

Jesse Evans

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Five-time hurdle winner who is 1-8 over fences, though was runner-up in last summer's Galway Plate; his below-par run in a Grade 3 handicap only 12 days ago (after a lengthy break) dampens enthusiasm.

4/1

5th

2

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Jesse Evans

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Versatile 10yo won Grade 3 over hurdles last summer before finishing fine second in 2m6f Galway Plate off 148; absent since runner-up over hurdles at Tipperary in October, so may need this although ground in his favour.

12/1

Form: 40-312 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Consistent in good mares company, and last summer landed a competitive Killarney handicap hurdle; no match for Winter Fog at Tipperary last time; new headgear combination tried here but looks up against it.
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3

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 7f 180y

Class 1

15:10 Perth

Shecouldbeanything

11st 2lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Gordon Elliott

She'll find it hard to beat a peak-form Panic Attack and she was pulled up in the Irish National 16 days ago; however, she was running well in January, in a Grade 2 mares' chase at Fairyhouse (2m6f, yielding) and the Thyestes Handicap at Gowran Park (3m1f, heavy; albeit no match for the first two); no surprise if she bounces back with a good performance today.

9/2

3rd

14

22nd Jan 2026

Heavy

3m 1f 0y

15:30 Gowran Park

Shecouldbeanything

11st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Gordon Elliott

Had a good season as a novice last term, four wins included 2m4f Grade 3 Tipperary novice and finished third to Dinoblue at Cheltenham; reappeared with a fine third in the Galway Plate in July; pulled up in Kerry National when reported with atrial fibrillation and signs of being in season; jumped untidily when predictably no match for Dinoblue at Fairyhouse.

25/1

9

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 180y

16:23 Listowel

Shecouldbeanything

11st 2lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Gordon Elliott

Four-time winner over fences, including a 2m4f Grade 3 novice success at Tipperary last October; distant third behind Dinoblue at Cheltenham; remote seventh in the Irish Grand National; put in a fine effort when third at 33-1 in the Galway Plate; Jordan Gainford retains the ride; capable of another big run

12/1

Form: 114P-6 CD

Last run: 61 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Won a Listed novice hurdle at this meeting last year; well beaten since including after seven months off at Listowel in June; makes little appeal.
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5

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:15 Limerick

Arctic Fly

11st 4lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Last season's novice chase campaign was cut short after two failures to complete; returned in good shape to win at Tipperary and backed that up with a second placing behind Aspurofthemoment at Galway; pulled up in Kerry National, Paul Townend aboard now; stamina doubt remains.

10/1

17

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 180y

16:23 Listowel

Arctic Fly

10st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Last season's novice chase campaign was cut short after two failures to complete; returned in good shape to win at Tipperary and backed that up with a second placing at Galway; those races were over shorter distances; a question mark about her ability to stay effectively.

16/1

2nd

4

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Arctic Fly

11st 6lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Smart hurdler won over fences at Killarney last summer; pulled up twice after, reportedly making a noise on the second occasion; made a winning return at Tipperary early last month with Aeros Luck back in fifth; holds a leading chance

4/1

Form: 41924- D

Last run: 93 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Progressive novice last season; no match for Daddy Longs Legs at Punchestown but not the greatest surprise if he outran his likely odds; ran okay in a Leopardstown Flat maiden last time.
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3rd

4

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 45y

15:15 Fairyhouse

Kings Hill

11st 10lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Paul John Gilligan

Thurles maiden hurdle winner in 2024 (2m, soft to heavy); took on strong opposition in a pair of 3m beginners' chases; beaten 33l when fifth of nine finishers on handicap chase debut at Navan (3m, heavy); came good over 2m2f at Limerick; top amateur rider won this in 2022.

7/1

1st

1

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 185y

14:54 Limerick

Kings Hill

11st 12lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Thurles maiden hurdle winner in 2024 (2m, soft to heavy); took on strong opposition in two attempts beginners' chases; beaten 33l when fifth of nine finishers on handicap chase debut last time at Navan (3m, heavy); big drop in distance now.

14/1

16/1

Form: 35850- D

Last run: 89 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Grade 3 winner but exposed in good handicap company over the spring; others preferred.
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4

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:20 Leopardstown

Risk Belle

11st 3lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

midfield early, prominent behind clear leaders after 2nd

9/1

4

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:20 Leopardstown

Risk Belle

11st 3lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

midfield early, prominent behind clear leaders after 2nd

9/1

2nd

1

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 2f 0y

12:40 Punchestown

Risk Belle

11st 4lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

Won a Grade 3 at Fairyhouse on return last year and some decent efforts in defeat since; however, below form the last thrice (an excuse in Galway Hurdle) and has to bounce back.

5/1

Form: 01F3- D BF

Last run: 90 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner for whom jumping has not always been his main asset; well beaten when favourite for a Leopardstown Flat handicap in May; represents last year's winning owner-trainer combination.
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9

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 140y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Anotherway

11st 2lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Gibney

Maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins; off the mark chasing in 2m1f Down Royal novice in January but found wanting on handicap debut behind Jigoro at Gowran on heavy, never landing a blow; opposable.

12/1

8th

7

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

16:18 Gowran Park

Anotherway

11st 2lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Thomas Gibney

Maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins; found wanting in valuable handicaps last season; began to get to grips with chasing when close third behind Moudan in 2m2f Limerick rated novice event at Christmas; built on that when an emphatic winner of a similar event at Down Royal; fair chance in his first handicap.

8/1

1st

5

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 115y

14:50 Down Royal

Anotherway

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Thomas Gibney

Maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins (2m, heavy); found wanting in valuable handicaps and took a step forward on latest of three attempts chasing when close third in 2m2f Limerick rated novice at Christmas; progressive and J J Slevin's choice.

13/2

Form: 4/275- D

Last run: 93 days

W: 10st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 139

Form & Verdict
Two wins on the Flat and a good juvenile hurdler two seasons ago, including winning the Grade 2 Adonis at Kempton; no match for Daddy Long Legs at Punchestown and down the field in the Ascot Stakes; others preferred.
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3

22nd Mar 2025

Good

2m 3f 123y

Class 2

13:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Nusret

11st 10lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Nicky Henderson

Dual Flat winner and was a smart juvenile hurdler two seasons ago, winning twice and competitive at the top level; handicapped accordingly and left Joseph O'Brien under a bit of a cloud, albeit when highly tried; if as good as he was and not held back by his fitness after 233 days away, he'd go close; unraced over this far as a hurdler but stayed well on the Flat.

7/2

14th

6

1st Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 11y

17:05 Galway

Nusret

10st 13lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Two wins on the Flat and a good juvenile hurdler two seasons ago, including winning the Grade 2 Adonis at Kempton; no match for Daddy Long Legs at Punchestown and down the field in the Ascot Stakes; others preferred.

14/1

11th

12

(8)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

18:05 Ascot

Nusret

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Grade 1 placed as a juvenile hurdler in April 2023 and won a 1m6f Flat handicap at the Curragh that June; while his hurdles performances in December and this April were satisfactory, he appears to be much more interesting today away from soft ground (ran on good to firm just once, creditably) and with this new stamina test, which could be just his cup of tea.

14/1

Form: 560-31 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Overfaced a little in novice company last season; career best though at the weights when winning a conditions race at Punchestown in June; could be dangerous to underestimate.
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8

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Cheltenham

Fascile Mode

10st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

A little in the doldrums before finishing second in a 2m6f Listed handicap hurdle at Galway in August and then ran well to be third in a chase at Sligo, though old jumping issues resurfaced late on; that part of his game will be tested around here in this big field and he might not stay the trip anyway.

20/1

1

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 27y

16:43 Sligo

Fascile Mode

11st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Bounced back to form with a fine effort in a listed handicap hurdle at the Galway Festival in August; jumping has been an issue at times in this sphere and with a rating of 133, has a lot to find with Jesse Evans on the figures.

15/2

2nd

8

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Fascile Mode

11st 5lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Thomas Mullins

Has been out of form since winning a beginners' chase at Punchestown (16.5f, gd-yld) last October, though has been highly tried at times; unproven over this far and has questions to answer right now.

25/1

Form: 42211- D

Last run: 92 days

W: 10st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 137

Form & Verdict
An improver in the spring, winning a Naas maiden hurdle and a Punchestown novice hurdle; up a total of 14lb but has a nice weight and could go very well.
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12th

24

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

16:00 Aintree

Gorgeous Tom

10st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Henry De Bromhead

Fourth behind two of these in 3m Grade 1 novice event at Cheltenham last March; ran creditably all three starts this winter, notably 11l fourth of 24 off this mark to Panic Attack at Newbury (3m2f) in November when he stuck to his task very well having been left at the shambolic start; improvement is needed but that race gave encouragement for longer trips and his dam is half-sister to Cappa Bleu who was placed in this race in 2012 and 2013.

22/1

5th

2

2nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 5f 120y

16:25 Leopardstown

Gorgeous Tom

11st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Novice wins came at up to 2m4f but some good runs over further, including latest when fourth of 24 in 3m2f Coral Gold Cup at Newbury in November on handicap debut; has form on heavy; should go well.

11/2

2nd

2

1st Nov 2025

Good

2m 3f 120y

15:15 Down Royal

Gorgeous Tom

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a Grade 3 novice at Cork last year and flew home when beaten just 1l in fourth behind Croke Park and Firefox in the Drinmore; ran well enough in defeat when fourth in Grade 1 novice at Cheltenham; not as good at Punchestown in April; can go well if ready to rock on seasonal reappearance but wouldn't want too much rain.

11/4

Form: 11713- D

Last run: 265 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 135

Form & Verdict
Unexposed mare over hurdles; warmed up for this by winning an amateur maiden at Leopardstown in June; interesting runner.
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17th

12

1st Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 11y

17:05 Galway

Williamstowndancer

10st 9lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: W P Mullins

Unexposed mare over hurdles; warmed up for this by winning an amateur maiden at Leopardstown in June; interesting runner.

16/1

1st

15

(10)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Williamstowndancer

11st 2lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, headway going okay over 2f out, ridden to lead when edged left inside final furlong, pushed out, comfortably

6/4

3rd

1

10th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 190y

13:27 Down Royal

Williamstowndancer

11st 3lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Bumper winner and third in an Aintree Grade 2 mares' event; won her first two races over hurdles; failed to run to expectations in Galway festival event won by stablemate Arctic Fly; recovered from that lapse to beat Bialystok and today's rival Birdie Or Bust at Tipperary, with Arctic Fly a remote fourth; strong contender.

100/30

Form: 2254P- D BF

Last run: 103 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Ran okay in a 2m4f Grade 1 mares contest at Fairyhouse in April; ran no race when stepped up to 3m at Ayr when last seen; hard to fancy although coming back in trip is likely to suit.
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7th

2

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 0y

15:20 Cork

A Penny A Hundred

11st 11lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Useful mare, though not as effective as she promised to be early in her career; -1-9 over fences, placed four times, including third in the Mayo National; moderate run at Sligo last time, but has to be taken seriously.

7/1

7th

2

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 0y

15:20 Cork

A Penny A Hundred

11st 11lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Useful mare, though not as effective as she promised to be early in her career; -1-9 over fences, placed four times, including third in the Mayo National; moderate run at Sligo last time, but has to be taken seriously.

7/1

7th

2

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 4f 0y

15:20 Cork

A Penny A Hundred

11st 11lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Useful mare, though not as effective as she promised to be early in her career; -1-9 over fences, placed four times, including third in the Mayo National; moderate run at Sligo last time, but has to be taken seriously.

7/1

Form: P611-5 D BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 150

Form & Verdict
Potentially graded performance when impressive in a competitive handicap hurdle at the Punchestown festival; ran no race subsequently behind Winter Fog at Tipperary; up 15lb from Punchestown and will be a different proposition here if back to form.
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1st

3

25th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 72y

16:30 Ballinrobe

Daddy Long Legs

11st 2lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Grade 3 and Listed winner over hurdles and rated 152; last sighted finishing well beaten in Southwell Flat maiden won by Constitution Hill; not seen over timber since Sussex Champion Hurdle second at Plumpton in April 2025; best treated by race conditions and the one to beat; cheekpieces on.

11/10

9th

4

(1)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 2

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Daddy Long Legs

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: W P Mullins

Not as good a hurdler as Constitution Hill but he's smart, finishing a flattering second to State Man in last year's Irish Champion Hurdle and then competitive in two strong handicaps; last seen beaten at odds-on in a 1m5f maiden at Ballinrobe but that's turned out to be a strong race and he reportedly finished lame; ability much respected on this AW debut.

9/2

Form: 7/71-0 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
First reserve; below his best at Bellewstown latest but did win the big handicap hurdle at Listowel last year
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8th

4

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Man O Work

11st 10lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

Won valuable 2m Listowel handicap last season off 125 but well held in same contest this season when a strong favourite; Flat run since not without promise but others possibly better handicapped right now.

16/1

8th

4

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Man O Work

11st 10lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

Won valuable 2m Listowel handicap last season off 125 but well held in same contest this season when a strong favourite; Flat run since not without promise but others possibly better handicapped right now.

16/1

8th

18

(17)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 23y

16:00 Naas

Man O Work

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Dual-purpose; stayed on well over 14.5f on latest Flat start at Killarney off 79; is 2lb wrong at the weights here but talented claimer takes off 5lb; won a maiden hurdle on his sole previous start at this track; wide draw to contend with but he's unexposed in this sphere and he could run a big race.

11/1

Form: 58-361 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; has travelled to Britain for her last three wins including at Cartmel a month ago; more needed here.
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8th

4

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Fiveonefive

11st 7lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Cian Collins

Gained a fifth win over hurdles at Cartmel last June but has lost his way since; heavy defeats the last twice at Naas and Aintree; is at least back down to last winning mark, but needs a revival.

22/1

20th

15

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

13:45 Aintree

Fiveonefive

11st 4lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

Irish challenger who has done his winning at about 2m, mostly at Cartmel where he remains unbeaten; far from consistent and can be opposed in this highly competitive scenario back up in distance.

66/1

Form: 1060-4 CD

Last run: 81 days

W: 10st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 131

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; four-time hurdle winner but has come up short in big handicaps; others preferred.
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3rd

10

29th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:37 Galway

Royal Eagle

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual-purpose mare won over hurdles at this meeting in 2022 and took her fifth race in that sphere at Listowel in May; beaten 6l on chasing debut at Tipperary since and will have to improve plenty from that.

13/2

12

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 155y

16:18 Tipperary

Royal Eagle

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual-purpose chasing debutante is 5-21 over timber and rated 130; modest run on the Flat at Ballinrobe last week; not an obvious candidate for chasing on breeding but she will be well-schooled and can't be discounted.

4/1

Non-runners

Petrol Head

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €82.60
Straight Forecast €72.79
Tricast €621.04
Trifecta €763.60

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Jesse Evans

The Irish Sun:

Under Control

SPOTLIGHT:

Nurburgring

POSTDATA:

My Mate Mozzie

TOPSPEED:

Jesse Evans