August 01 / 17.40 Galway

17.40

Yielding

Guinness 0.0 Handicap

  • Prize money: £8721.74
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 18 runners
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Guinness 0.0 Handicap

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

(Won)

  • Win: £41.50
  • Place: £5.70

Form: 1695-7 D BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
First reserve; twice a winner at around this trip and better hurdler; others preferred.
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1st

1

11th Aug 2024

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:48 Downpatrick

Hidden Land

12st 2lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Andrew Kinirons

All three of her wins over hurdles have come here, including a wide margin win over 2m3f in June; up 10lb for that but comes here on the back of a 1m4f Flat handicap win at Galway; major contender.

5/1

1st

19

(1)

1st Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Hidden Land

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Andrew Kinirons

First reserve; twice a winner at around this trip and better hurdler; others preferred.

8/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 05-210 D BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has come back in fine form this season and seemed to relish this trip when scoring at Fairyhouse in June; folded tamely however a fortnight later at the Curragh after racing close to strong pace; Billy Lee takes over.
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8

(5)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:02 Gowran Park

Lady Christa

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

A 1m4f winner at Fairyhouse last year; however, has been poor both starts this year and needs a revival; trip looks a bit sharp.

28/1

8

(2)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Lady Christa

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Fairyhouse winner over this trip last summer (good) before C&D second off 66, trained then by Sheila Lavery; poor comeback run (keen) at Naas last month so plenty of improvement needed.

16/1

1

(6)

25th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 84y

19:10 Naas

Lady Christa

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Ciaran Murphy

Returns from a break/makes stable debut; consistent last year and winner of a Fairyhouse handicap last June off a mark of 56 (1m4f, good); 2.25l second at Galway and 3.75l third at Tipperary both over 1m4f on her final two starts last year mean she is now 13lb higher than her win.

11/2

14/1

  • Place: £6.40

Form: 78345-

Last run: 275 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden form last year for M Halford/T Collins team (including C&D); belated seasonal reappearance and ground probably plenty quick enough.
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5th

14

(1)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

15:45 Galway

Diyaba

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Ciaran Murphy

Is 0-8; best run for current yard a 4.5l third of 18 over C&D on yielding in August, her second good run at this venue; no impact in two starts since when ridden more positively; could go well on ground she handles if reverting to more patient tactics; 1lb wrong at the weights.

20/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 0/4-28 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Likes it here, winner over C&D four years ago and was gaining second hurdles win at the venue on Monday in runaway fashion (blinkers replacing cheekpieces); obvious contender back on the Flat off 9lb lower mark than his last winning mark.
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1st

4

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

15:40 Newton Abbot

Son Of Hypnos

11st 10lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Galway festival winner in 2024 but hasn't matched that level since and has been well beaten on four of his five starts for this yard this year, latest when a 16l fourth to Mi Sueno over C&D last month; remains with plenty to find with that rival despite better terms.

40/1

4th

1

19th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:15 Newton Abbot

Son Of Hypnos

12st 0lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

All downhill since winning over hurdles at Galway's festival of 2024; well beaten in three of his four runs for this yard and when third in April only five ran; visor added.

25/1

7th

3

11th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Worcester

Son Of Hypnos

12st 0lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Won at Galway (2m, good) in July 2024; downhill thereafter, ending time in Ireland competing on the Flat; third of five at Exeter (2m; 33-1) on second start for this trainer but tough to fancy on strength of his other two efforts.

25/1

12/1

Form: 326240 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Dundalk winner at this trip, turf wins over shorter and just denied here last summer over 8.5f; belated return to hurdles when just fair effort at Roscommon last month and well held on Flat here on Tuesday.
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4th

1

(20)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Cork

Arch Enemy

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Patrick Magee

Seven-time turf winner won twice in July and ran a decent race on latest off this mark when a 3.75l fifth of 16 at Galway; has won off higher ratings in the past so not dismissed with in-form claimer taking off 5lb.

15/2

5th

18

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Arch Enemy

9st 4lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Patrick Magee

Seven-time turf winner on a hat-trick after back to back wins at Navan (1m2f, good) and Killarney (11.5f, good); has gone up 11lb for those wins but she has won off higher marks in the past; however, was unplaced in the 5.40 here on Thursday.

5/1

12th

1

(7)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Arch Enemy

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Patrick Magee

Ground-versatile sort has hit form lately, winning over 1m2f at Navan and carrying a 7lb penalty at Killarney over just short of this trip; up another 4lb but has run well in defeat at this track and looks a player.

4/1

6th
14 (4)
Best Law

8/1

Form: 57-031

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Nicely improved for step up to today's trip and first-time blinkers to score at Killarney last month under forcing tactics; 9lb rise however and this looks more competitive.
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1st

4

(7)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:10 Gowran Park

Best Law

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G M Lyons

made virtually all, clear after 2f, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out, reduced lead towards finish, always doing enough

15/2

9th

7

(10)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

16:52 Naas

Best Law

9st 4lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: G M Lyons

took keen hold, soon led, headed but prominent after 3f, in touch with leaders halfway

13/2

1st

3

(4)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:00 Tramore

Best Law

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

made virtually all, pushed along 2f out, ridden out and faced challenge final 110yds, just held on

11/2

OUR TIP

Form: -88514

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Versatile dual-purpose sort was a gutsy winner over 1m5f at Ballinrobe and ran well off 6lb higher mark at Leopardstown; can't be ruled out but perhaps others better handicapped.
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16th

8

(14)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Desert Friend

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Dual-purpose veteran and a multiple winner in both codes; won off 3lb lower at Sligo in May (1m6f, yld-sft); well beaten over hurdles at Galway on latest but is 9lb lower than when a 2.5l third over C&D last summer so not written off.

25/1

20th

15

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Desert Friend

11st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: P J F Murphy

Admirable veteran gained a fourth turf win on the Flat at Sligo in May; has come up short off revised mark since; first run over hurdles since unseating at Cork in March last year for Sneezy Foster; others more likely.

20/1

8/1

Form: 71-772

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won in France last year over 1m5f and steadily working her way into form this term, easily best run on latest when failing by short-head over same trip at Down Royal last month under today's rider; 2lb rise but shortlisted.
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11

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

17:10 Kilbeggan

Vidisha

11st 2lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

in touch with leaders, prominent after 2nd

50/1

12th

2

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 190y

15:20 Wexford

Vidisha

11st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Won over 1m5f in France and pipped over that trip for Johnny Murtagh last month; starts off over hurdles for new yard and hood is back on.

10/1

8th

2

(9)

1st Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Vidisha

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Won in France last year over 1m5f and steadily working her way into form this term, easily best run on latest when failing by short-head over same trip at Down Royal last month under today's rider; 2lb rise but shortlisted.

8/1

Form: 2812-0 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Came good over 1m2f at Dundalk last autumn after some turf placings; last month's AW comeback run should have brought him on so don't rule out, despite wide draw.
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13th

1

(11)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Bright N Shine

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Terence O’Brien

Both wins came at this trip, most recently at Down Royal in 2024 off 64 under today's rider; absent since moderate second in 2m Tramore handicap hurdle a year ago so may need this.

12/1

6

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:15 Tramore

Bright N Shine

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Consistent on the Flat late last year but never a factor at Roscommon 12 days ago; well beaten in three maiden hurdles; market will reveal expectations on first handicap in this sphere.

28/1

6

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:15 Tramore

Bright N Shine

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Consistent on the Flat late last year but never a factor at Roscommon 12 days ago; well beaten in three maiden hurdles; market will reveal expectations on first handicap in this sphere.

28/1

Form: 4827-2

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden comes here in good form on the back of second placings at Killarney under both codes; one to consider.
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2

15th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:50 Downpatrick

Chatterbox

11st 10lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: John Joseph Murphy

0-8 over timber but went close at Killarney last summer and arrives on the back of a big Flat run; on a fair mark and not many of her rivals arrive in-form.

3/1

10

(14)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:40 Listowel

Chatterbox

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John Joseph Murphy

Longstanding maiden who has shown his best form at Killarney; needs to improve considerably from a Rsocommon run; not a strong contender.

16/1

10

(14)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:40 Listowel

Chatterbox

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John Joseph Murphy

Longstanding maiden who has shown his best form at Killarney; needs to improve considerably from a Rsocommon run; not a strong contender.

16/1

20/1

Form: 18-140 D

Last run: 96 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Winner over this trip at both Roscommon and Dundalk for Tony Martin; lacks a recent run but has won fresh before.
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8

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Secret Rock

11st 6lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Won over 2m here on stable debut in May off 98 (good to yielding); didn't back it up at Killarney next time, but a bit more promise when ninth at Ballinrobe last time; others preferred.

20/1

9th

2

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Secret Rock

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Maiden hurdle winner in 2023 and also recorded two Flat wins for Tony Martin; won a Kilbeggan handicap on stable debut in May, when returning from a 214-day break; failed to back that up at Killarney last month.

10/1

10th

4

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Secret Rock

11st 7lb

J: E Walsh

T: Cian Collins

Maiden hurdle winner in 2023 and also two Flat wins for Tony Martin; won a Kilbeggan handicap on stable debut returning from a 214-day break; needs more up 7lb but a player.

7/2

Form: 646708

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won twice at two for the Johnstons in 2022; winless since and hard to fancy on recent efforts (cheekpieces back on for visor here).
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12th

13

(10)

1st Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

True Statesman

9st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won twice at two for the Johnstons in 2022; winless since and hard to fancy on recent efforts (cheekpieces back on for visor here).

20/1

8th

8

(6)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 140y

18:52 Down Royal

True Statesman

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

8/1

11th

4

(9)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

True Statesman

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won twice at two for the Johnstons; winless since and has become hard to predict; last month's close fourth at Leopardstown gives him a chance.

10/1

13th
10 (21)
Cafe Con Leche

8/1

Form: 0734-6

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Four hurdle wins in testing conditions but 0-18 on the Flat, most recently attracting Steward's attention on Limerick comeback run when staying on from well back under today's rider; more likely.
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4th

5

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:55 Limerick

Cafe Con Leche

10st 10lb

J: Mr A D Bustin

T: C Byrnes

Five-time winner including two here over 2m; scored over 2m4f at Cork in November; well below that level in three starts since but could rebound now dropped into this grade.

5/1

12

17th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 40y

13:20 Navan

Cafe Con Leche

10st 12lb

J: Mr A D Bustin

T: C Byrnes

Won his fifth race over hurdles at Cork in November (2m4f, yielding); unfancied and struggled off revised mark in two runs following that; needs to return to form.

33/1

Form: 3178-7

Last run: 118 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner on Flat albeit over shorter trips; back from a break and of limited appeal on first try over 1m4f.
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16th

7

(14)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

The Mpex Kid

9st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Ciaran Murphy

midfield

50/1

7th

4

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:15 Downpatrick

The Mpex Kid

11st 12lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Ciaran Murphy

Four Flat wins (three on AW), well below his best on his last three starts; weak hurdles form, a long way behind Omniscient at Naas in April.

33/1

Form: 748

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo maiden entering handicap company, some encouragement last time over this sort of trip.
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5th

16

(10)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Cork

Preparations

9st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Gained a second Flat win of her career at Tramore 15 days ago (1m4f, gd-yld); up 7lb but has won off 1lb higher before so this mark not beyond her but probably wouldn't want to see too much rain.

9/2

1st

5

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:25 Tramore

Preparations

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Winner over this trip at three; won a hurdle and some good placed efforts on the Flat last year; comes here a fresh horse and ran respectably at Ballinrobe last month where met some interference.

7/1

Form: 4-5591

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won Ballinrobe claimer over 9.5f on last flat start, beaten 15L in Killarney maiden hurdle latest; has it to do off revised mark and stamina unproven.
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2

(17)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:10 Fairyhouse

Theres No Limit

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Cian Collins

Won a 9.5f Ballinrobe claimer last June; finished the year in poor form and may need this run on return.

28/1

12/1

Form: 7-6233 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been knocking on the door of late in handicaps, finishing effort last time at Down Royal wasn't the strongest; down slightly in trip here and blinkers tried so don't rule out.
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8th

14

(11)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Question Of Class

9st 6lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Maiden has run well several times in defeat this year but has been below form the last twice; unproven on this sort of ground but a chance if handling it.

12/1

5th

5

(9)

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:27 Navan

Question Of Class

9st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

started quickly, led

14/1

7th

2

(9)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Listowel

Question Of Class

9st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

soon raced in second, briefly disputed lead after 2f

14/1

Form: 80-010

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Left his maiden form behind to win Gowran claimer in May on soft but well held on handicap/yard debut following month (1m1f) and now takes a step up in trip.
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4

(9)

19th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

16:30 Kempton (AW)

King Of The Bronx

9st 10lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Anthony Charlton

Flat/hurdle winner in Ireland; modest effort last month on debut for new stable, having been a market drifter; best watched unless the betting signals go the other way.

14/1

3

(14)

21st Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:10 Windsor

King Of The Bronx

9st 8lb

J: David Probert

T: Anthony Charlton

Two wins in Ireland, the first in a 1m claimer (soft) last spring and latest in a handicap hurdle (2m, yielding) this April; left Gavin Cromwell for 10,000euros in May after that last run and the market can guide.

6/1

Non-runners

Noble Crusade, Jupiter Rock, Jawhary

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €249.10
Straight Forecast €152.78
Tricast €3649.41
Trifecta €1766.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Son Of Hypnos

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Best Law

The Irish Sun:

Desert Friend

POSTDATA:

Son Of Hypnos