August 03 / 16.15 Galway

16.15

Yielding

Whiriskey Refrigeration Irish EBF Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £8721.74
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Whiriskey Refrigeration Irish EBF Nursery Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 134

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made winning debut in a Roscommon maiden in May (Elzem in third) but hasn't built on that promise, upset in stalls at Tipperary and didn't seem to stay 1m at Killarney last time; cheekpieces now tried and reverts to 7f; don't rule out.
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Verdict Starting price

2

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:20 Gowran Park

Lady O

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Nursery winner at Galway last season; has failed to find a similar level of form this year; down 9lb from career-high, still hard to fancy.

12/1

6

(10)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 123y

19:50 Galway

Lady O

9st 1lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Second runner for yard; maiden winner scored on handicap debut in nursery at this meeting last August (7f, soft); no impact off revised mark in four runs since and still 6lb above that last win; tongue-tie and blinkers tried.

25/1

8

(9)

15th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 88y

19:15 Killarney

Lady O

8st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

This season hasn't started well but easing ground would be a help as she won a nursery last year on soft.

14/1

5/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4312

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer won at third time of asking in Listowel maiden and better again in Naas auction event when only caught closing strides over 6f; steadily progressive colt back up in trip here and seems sure to make a bold bid from a low draw.
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2nd

1

(2)

3rd Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:15 Galway

Elzem

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders on inner, headway and chased clear leader under 2f out, kept on final furlong, no match for winner

5/2

2nd

4

(7)

6th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:45 Naas

Elzem

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

led

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 0686

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Never sighted first three starts over sprint trips, raced handier latest but didn't seem to stay 7f at Leopardstown but showed a little more; on a fair mark but stamina concerns.
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8th

5

(9)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 21y

19:00 Sligo

James The Second

9st 3lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Couple of seconds this year but over 7f and questionable whether he wants 6f; slower ground would help in that respect.

10/1

12th

11

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Gowran Park

James The Second

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Now a 19-race maiden but has finished second in 7f handicaps this term here (heavy) and last month at Limerick on good ground; trip too short last time so not one to rule out back at 7f with blinkers tried.

12/1

13

(2)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

James The Second

9st 1lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Now a 17-race maiden but has finished second in 7f handicaps this term at Gowran (heavy) and last month at Limerick on good ground; fair fifth at Bellewstown on Thursday.

9/1

Form: 57347

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Busy first half of the season over sprint trips, notably making frame in maidens at Navan and Tipperary; tame effort in blinkers latest and has been gelded since; new trip.
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4th

11

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Gangsta Man

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jim Goldie

Well beaten at Newmarket last month (7f, good; has won at that trip in the past) but he failed to settle and didn't look at home on the track; prior to that he kept on strongly to go very close at Musselburgh (5f, soft) on his stable debut and he remains one to be interested in.

10/1

17th

13

(11)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:20 Newmarket

Gangsta Man

9st 2lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Dual 7f (good/good to yielding) winner in Ireland who was soon outpaced before coming home strongly to be beaten a whisker in 5f Scottish Sprint Cup (soft) 12 days ago; that was a really encouraging first go for Jim Goldie and this step back up to 7f should be fine; has to be of interest.

6/1

2nd

13

(3)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

15:42 Musselburgh

Gangsta Man

8st 6lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jim Goldie

Previously trained in Ireland, winning twice (7.5f/7f) in 2025 before changing hands for 31,000gns; has to prove his effectiveness over a sharp 5f, although his new stable does have a tremendous knack with sprinters.

16/1

Form: 67800

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Down the field in five maidens from 5f to 7f; 4lb wrong here on handicap debut.
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7th

1

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Sunriseontheboyne

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Won three times in Ireland for Mick Mulvany, including at Listowel (1m, heavy) last September; low key in five starts for new trainer, slipping 9lb in the weights - now 1lb below that last winning mark; needs revival on AW return (3-9).

16/1

12th

12

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Sunriseontheboyne

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Signed off in Ireland with Listowel win (1m, heavy) last autumn; well held at long odds in four runs (7f-1m2f) for this yard; beginning to fall in the weights but probably best watched unless strong in the market.

25/1

6th

3

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Sunriseontheboyne

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Won three on AW at Dundalk (7f-1m) for Mick Mulvany and ended his time for that County Meath handler with a heavy-ground win at Listowel (1m; 13-2) last September; low-key in three starts for Ben Haslam, last of 12 over 1m2f at Doncaster on latest start; mark is beginning to ease.

20/1

7/2

Form: 532 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Maiden finished third to Elzem (rec 4lb) in Listowel auction maiden and better form on latest when second over this trip at Down Royal, seeing it out well; on a fair mark and one to consider.
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7th

1

(6)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

King Thistle

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Won under a 10lb claimer at the Curragh (7f, good) in August; didn't seem to handle the drop back to 6f when fifth at Fairyhouse last month; should handle the Polytrack but tough task at the weights.

18/1

5th

1

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Fairyhouse

King Thistle

9st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Promise in all three maidens and off the mark at the second attempt in handicaps under this 10lb claimer at the Curragh (7f, good); up 7lb for that but should continue to be competitive off his revised rating; obvious chance if handling this drop back in trip.

100/30

1st

2

(7)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Curragh

King Thistle

9st 5lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

in touch with leaders, prominent halfway, led under 2f out, ridden when edged left over 1f out, clear final 110yds, kept on well

7/1

14/1

Form: 858

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form in three Leopardstown maidens over this trip, hampered and keen on latest; cheekpieces now added to tongue-tie for handicap debut.
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12

(8)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:55 Down Royal

Churchill Gale

9st 1lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

0-10 but posted one of her better efforts on latest when a 4.25l fourth of 14 at Punchestown (9.5f, good); shaped like further would suit and 1lb lower now; place claims at least if backing that last run up.

8/1

4th

10

(8)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:48 Punchestown

Churchill Gale

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Maiden after nine starts and continues to struggle in handicaps (various trips).

16/1

9th

9

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Churchill Gale

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Maiden after eight starts and well beaten last thrice; has to find improvement in retained visor even down 3lb.

20/1

Form: 87690

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Showed ability on his first two starts but regressive since, out of depth in Group 3 on latest; opening mark looks on the high side but rider's claim a positive; upped in trip.
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2

(3)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:05 Down Royal

Barton Key

9st 11lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ran a decent race in Fairyhouse maiden in June but well held otherwise, not getting home over 7f on soft in Galway handicap last time; drops back in trip here off 3lb lower mark so don't rule out.

8/1

12/1

Form: 540

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ran green but showed promise on Navan debut (5f) in May before finishing fourth to ready winner Elzem at Listowel; didn't seem to get home back at Navan latest and legitimate stamina concerns here upped in trip.
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3rd

14

(12)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Shes Ideal

9st 2lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Paul W Flynn

Returned with a couple of good runs, notably staying today's trip well when only beaten a neck at Sligo; didn't get home in more testing conditions at Cork nine days ago (cheekpieces tried but now discarded) but remains of interest back on better ground.

6/1

4th

4

(8)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 90y

20:12 Cork

Shes Ideal

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Paul W Flynn

Has returned with a couple of good runs, staying on fourth over a mile at Gowran and stayed 1m2f trip well when only beaten a neck at Sligo early this month, having led inside final furlong; cheekpieces tried.

6/1

Form: 0008

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Poor form, latest when tried over 1m at Killarney; 10lb wrong on handicap debut.
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6th

3

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Wetherby

Faire La Nouba

11st 0lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

Modest Flat maiden in Ireland who was a well-held seventh over hurdles on his penultimate start; has been gelded; opposable.

100/1

6th

3

31st Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Wetherby

Faire La Nouba

11st 0lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

Modest Flat maiden in Ireland who was a well-held seventh over hurdles on his penultimate start; has been gelded; opposable.

100/1

8

(12)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 15y

15:47 Listowel

Faire La Nouba

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John F O’Neill

Finished behind Bridezilla over hurdles on latest; also held by that rival on the evidence of a clash at Limerick in June; subsequently showed a bit more promise by reaching the money in two maidens.

12/1

11th
6 (7)
Eric Lock

9/1

Form: 408

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Promising debut on the AW in April but well held both turf runs at the Curragh; back from a break (gelded) with cheekpieces tried and upped in trip; yard flying.
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3rd

7

(5)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Eric Lock

9st 7lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Noel Meade

Has done plenty of racing since winning over this trip at Down Royal in May; sequence of creditable displays over C&D, the two most recent behind the in-form Nikki Swango; goes well for Emily Grifferty who got off the mark here earlier this month.

4/1

2nd

7

(9)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Eric Lock

9st 4lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Noel Meade

Has done plenty of racing since winning over this trip at Down Royal in May; put in an encouraging display when second for this rider over C&D 12 days ago; fair chance now with a reproduction; twice runner-up from eight AW attempts.

5/1

2nd

7

(9)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Eric Lock

9st 4lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Noel Meade

Has done plenty of racing since winning over this trip at Down Royal in May; put in an encouraging display when second for this rider over C&D 12 days ago; fair chance now with a reproduction; twice runner-up from eight AW attempts.

5/1

Form: 560

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Glimpses of ability in three maidens over shorter trips; potential improver now upped in trip but 3lb wrong on handicap debut.
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5th

4

(1)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

18:45 Ballinrobe

Movin And Groovin

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

prominent

14/1

5th

4

(1)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

18:45 Ballinrobe

Movin And Groovin

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

prominent

14/1

7th

7

(5)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:02 Tipperary

Movin And Groovin

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Sole win from 13 starts came over 6f on AW in January but is a consistent sort; placed over 8f and can be involved if staying this trip.

6/1

Non-runners

Boutella, Abraham Answer

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €10.80
Straight Forecast €9.89
Tricast €62.62
Trifecta €151.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Elzem

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Elzem

POSTDATA:

Elzem

The Irish Sun:

Elzem