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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2nd

2

(7)

1st Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 110y

17:30 Tipperary

Lady Christa

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

soon led, quickened clear 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed final 110yds, no match for winner

11/2

2nd

11

(2)

1st Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Lady Christa

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

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.

8/1

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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7

27th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 11y

16:13 Galway

Son Of Hypnos

11st 6lb

J: James Smith

T: Kevin Michael Smith

prominent

25/1

8th

1

12th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Son Of Hypnos

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Kevin Michael Smith

midfield, headway and prominent 4 out

11/2

5th

4

26th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

17:25 Downpatrick

Son Of Hypnos

11st 7lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Kevin Michael Smith

In first-time blinkers when running away with a handicap hurdle at Galway (2m, good) and ran well on the Flat there three days later (fourth of 18); looks well-in for this return to chasing (1-3).

3/1

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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15th

19

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 2f 0y

12:40 Leopardstown

Arch Enemy

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

Hold up mare on the Flat, winning here in October; in good form over jumps, winning a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle and second in a handicap at the same venue last week; 4lb wrong but capable of getting involved.

20/1

15th

19

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 2f 0y

12:40 Leopardstown

Arch Enemy

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

Hold up mare on the Flat, winning here in October; in good form over jumps, winning a Fairyhouse handicap hurdle and second in a handicap at the same venue last week; 4lb wrong but capable of getting involved.

20/1

2nd

6

25th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:23 Fairyhouse

Arch Enemy

11st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

in touch with leaders, prominent before 4 out

6/1

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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2nd

11

(9)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 202y

20:30 Ballinrobe

Desert Friend

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Mrs Denise Foster

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, prominent after 3f, went second 2f out, no chance with winner inside final furlong, kept on

10/1

2nd

11

(9)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 202y

20:30 Ballinrobe

Desert Friend

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Mrs Denise Foster

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, prominent after 3f, went second 2f out, no chance with winner inside final furlong, kept on

10/1

6th

13

(16)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:30 Navan

Desert Friend

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Seven-time winner in all codes, last Flat win coming at Ballinrobe (1m5f, good) last summer; okay run back on the level at the Curragh last month but needs to step forward from that to feature.

14/1

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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18th

4

12th Jan 2025

Frozen

2m 0f 198y

14:55 Punchestown

Bright N Shine

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Dual Flat winner who was well held on hurdles bow last year and wasn't making an impression when falling at the last at Limerick 17 days ago; up against it.

66/1

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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8th

6

(12)

12th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 46y

18:55 Roscommon

Chatterbox

9st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: John Joseph Murphy

in rear

22/1

8th

6

(12)

12th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 46y

18:55 Roscommon

Chatterbox

9st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: John Joseph Murphy

in rear

22/1

5th

2

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 180y

15:57 Gowran Park

Chatterbox

12st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: John Joseph Murphy

held up in rear

8/1

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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4

(14)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:58 Leopardstown

Secret Rock

10st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose; 1-13 on turf on the Flat; last won on grass at Roscommon (1m4f, yld-sft) in 2023 off 5lb lower; out of form in four Flat starts last season; Keane up but probably best watched on return from a 207-day absence.

12/1

4

(14)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:58 Leopardstown

Secret Rock

10st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose; 1-13 on turf on the Flat; last won on grass at Roscommon (1m4f, yld-sft) in 2023 off 5lb lower; out of form in four Flat starts last season; Keane up but probably best watched on return from a 207-day absence.

12/1

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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4

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

17:10 Clonmel

Cafe Con Leche

11st 4lb

J: Mr A D Bustin

T: C Byrnes

Four-time winner over timber, all on soft/heavy, the latest at Cork in December 2023; went close back there in March when runner-up at 100-1; struggled at Killarney three days ago; big chance at the weights and has run well on good.

2/1

4

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

17:10 Clonmel

Cafe Con Leche

11st 4lb

J: Mr A D Bustin

T: C Byrnes

Four-time winner over timber, all on soft/heavy, the latest at Cork in December 2023; went close back there in March when runner-up at 100-1; struggled at Killarney three days ago; big chance at the weights and has run well on good.

2/1

9th

5

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

18:08 Killarney

Cafe Con Leche

11st 3lb

J: Mr A D Bustin

T: C Byrnes

towards rear throughout, awkward jump 1st

9/2

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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7th

7

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Preparations

10st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

took keen hold, led, not fluent 4th

14/1

7th

7

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Preparations

10st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

took keen hold, led, not fluent 4th

14/1

1st

8

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:17 Limerick

Preparations

11st 2lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

made all, not fluent 4th, increased tempo 5th

10/1

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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11th

6

(6)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

15:25 Dundalk (AW)

Theres No Limit

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Cian Collins

Tailed off on first try at this trip at Galway before some low-key hurdle outings more recently; big career best required on these terms.

25/1

11th

6

(6)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

15:25 Dundalk (AW)

Theres No Limit

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Cian Collins

Tailed off on first try at this trip at Galway before some low-key hurdle outings more recently; big career best required on these terms.

25/1

5th

5

28th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

13:00 Musselburgh

Theres No Limit

11st 2lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Won a claimer on the Flat and ran okay when third in first-time blinkers (retained) at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) last month on his third hurdle start, albeit no match for the easy winner; vulnerable if any of these are above average but his experience is a plus and he's entitled to respect.

4/1

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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1st

17

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

King Of The Bronx

10st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Gavin Cromwell

pressed leader early, dropped to midfield after 1st, headway before 3 out, pressed leader before 2 out, nudged along to lead before last, clear run-in, readily

14/1

1st

17

21st Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

King Of The Bronx

10st 12lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Gavin Cromwell

pressed leader early, dropped to midfield after 1st, headway before 3 out, pressed leader before 2 out, nudged along to lead before last, clear run-in, readily

14/1

5th

12

6th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:47 Fairyhouse

King Of The Bronx

11st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Flat winner over 1m; beaten 18l on handicap hurdle debut last time but can do better, so one to consider.

9/1

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