17.40
SoftGalway Handicap Hurdle (Div II)
- Prize money: £5130.43
- 2m 6f 97y
- 20 runners
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Runners: 20 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
33/1 (Won)
- Win: £15.60
- Place: £3.90
Form: P700-0
Last run: 111 days
W: 10st 13lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 120y |
10st 0lb |
Sole win came in a handicap hurdle at Galway (22.5f, good) last September; badly out of form in 2025, over hurdles and on chase debut latest when pulled up at Roscommon; hard to fancy dropped markedly in trip. |
40/1 |
|
14 |
9th Jun 2025 Good 3m 1f 24y |
10st 7lb |
Makes chase debut off a 6lb lower mark than what he defied over hurdles at Galway last September but he's not in the same form right now; tried a hood last week. |
16/1 |
|
11th 17 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 7f 100y |
10st 8lb |
Won off 80 at Galway last September (2m6f, good-to-yielding) but soundly beaten on last month's comeback run; hood now tried but not one to be confident in. |
20/1 |
20/1
- Place: £4.80
Form: P4-99F
Last run: 25 days
W: 11st 5lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 86
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 7f 116y |
10st 8lb |
Won twice over 2m5f at Limerick late last year faded from the last over 3m at the same venue in December on his most recent start. |
14/1 |
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8th 13 |
28th Dec 2024 Yielding To Soft 3m 0f 0y |
11st 1lb |
in touch with leaders, prominent before 3rd, led after 3 out |
9/2 |
10/1
- Place: £3.10
Form: 608-63 BF
Last run: 19 days
W: 12st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 95
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
17th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 100y |
10st 12lb |
Maiden hurdler but only touched off in 3m2f Sligo handicap in 2023 and good effort when last seen, finishing third of 20 in 2m7f Galway handicap hurdle in September; tongue-tie replaces usual hood for chase debut. |
14/1 |
|
8 |
17th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 100y |
10st 12lb |
Maiden hurdler but only touched off in 3m2f Sligo handicap in 2023 and good effort when last seen, finishing third of 20 in 2m7f Galway handicap hurdle in September; tongue-tie replaces usual hood for chase debut. |
14/1 |
6/1
- Place: £2.20
Form: 2P-664 BF
Last run: 28 days
W: 11st 7lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12 |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 7f 35y |
10st 5lb |
Maiden over hurdles won over fences at Sligo last autumn; ran well enough at Roscommon last time; needs a bit more. |
12/1 |
|
4th 4 |
9th Jun 2025 Good 3m 1f 24y |
11st 8lb |
Tailed off after a break over hurdles 13 days ago; only had three runs over fences and he won at Sligo in October (3m2f, good); fair shout with a reproduction of that form. |
10/1 |
|
11th 15 |
27th May 2025 Good 2m 6f 63y |
10st 3lb |
Chase winner is 0-13 over hurdles; has been mixing both codes recently; couldn't take advantage of lower hurdles mark at Punchestown on penultimate; ground versatile and has run respectably here before; could outrun odds. |
20/1 |
10/1
Form: 6-003
Last run: 64 days
W: 11st 9lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 |
10th Jun 2025 Good 3m 1f 170y |
11st 5lb |
Local hope; improved from run behind Our Zebo at Tramore when staying strongly for C&D win in first-time tongue-tie four weeks ago; up 9lb but rider's 7lb claim will help; fair chance he can reverse previous form with Our Zebo. |
4/1 |
|
1st 11 |
13th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 188y |
10st 4lb |
held up in rear, headway 2 out (usual 3 out), ridden and outpaced after last (usual 2 out), rallied run-in, kept on well and led towards finish |
11/2 |
|
1st 11 |
13th May 2025 Good 3m 1f 188y |
10st 4lb |
held up in rear, headway 2 out (usual 3 out), ridden and outpaced after last (usual 2 out), rallied run-in, kept on well and led towards finish |
11/2 |
25/1
Form: 5349-P
Last run: 84 days
W: 11st 10lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 11 |
7th Oct 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 5lb |
Some promise in maidens but has been poor in handicaps and cheekpieces made no difference last time. |
40/1 |
|
6 |
30th Sep 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 63y |
11st 8lb |
Some promise in maidens but pulled-up and beaten 30l in two handicaps; cheekpieces need to have a positive effect. |
25/1 |
Form: 842-P6 C
Last run: 45 days
W: 11st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Has run well in four starts over hurdles/fences since joining this yard in March (2123), the latest when third of seven finishers over hurdles at Bangor (2m4f, good to soft) 19 days ago; wouldn't have a problem were the ground to ease and a major player. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 1 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Has run well in four starts over hurdles/fences since joining this yard in March (2123), the latest when third of seven finishers over hurdles at Bangor (2m4f, good to soft) 19 days ago; wouldn't have a problem were the ground to ease and a major player. |
11/4 |
|
3rd 4 |
24th Apr 2025 Good To Soft 2m 3f 123y Class 5 |
11st 9lb |
towards rear, mistake 2nd, headway before 6th, soon in touch with leaders |
11/4 |
14/1
Form: -P2875
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 11lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 |
14th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Maiden under all codes but has good C&D form; narrowly denied in this race last year and also second here in June; better for Navan return after nearly six months off. |
7/1 |
|
3rd 2 |
14th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 5f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Maiden under all codes but has good C&D form; narrowly denied in this race last year and also second here in June; better for Navan return after nearly six months off. |
7/1 |
16/1
Form: 3570-0
Last run: 31 days
W: 10st 13lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 18 |
9th Sep 2024 Soft 2m 6f 97y |
10st 13lb |
Placed in back-to-back 2m5f handicaps at Downpatrick last summer; 2m too sharp and probably needed last month's return at Wexford. |
16/1 |
|
12th 17 |
9th Aug 2024 Good 2m 0f 160y |
10st 7lb
|
Third reserve; put two good placed runs together at Downpatrick last year but was well held over hurdles at Tramore when last seen 358 days ago; dropped 4lb and down in trip. |
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11th 10 |
17th Aug 2023 Good 2m 4f 110y |
11st 4lb |
Limited mare but Downpatrick placed runs earlier this season bring her into it; can lead; competition too tough latest at Galway; top rider booked. |
8/1 |
33/1
Form: 64P-98
Last run: 18 days
W: 11st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 90
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 5 |
12th Jan 2025 Frozen 2m 3f 93y |
10st 13lb |
Some early promise over hurdles has not been fulfilled; cheekpieces tried here but makes little appeal. |
33/1 |
|
5th 5 |
12th Jan 2025 Frozen 2m 3f 93y |
10st 13lb |
Some early promise over hurdles has not been fulfilled; cheekpieces tried here but makes little appeal. |
33/1 |
10/1
Form: 7441-0 CD
Last run: 35 days
W: 11st 4lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 13 |
1st Jan 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Hold up sort; 3-21 over hurdles; latest win at Gowran in November over 2m4f off 88; won over this C&D off 81 earlier that month; okay efforts the last thrice but may be in handicapper's grip for now. |
9/1 |
|
10th 13 |
1st Jan 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Hold up sort; 3-21 over hurdles; latest win at Gowran in November over 2m4f off 88; won over this C&D off 81 earlier that month; okay efforts the last thrice but may be in handicapper's grip for now. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 6 |
29th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 48y |
10st 7lb |
held up in rear, steady headway before 3 out, went third last, weakened inside final 110yds |
9/4 |
12/1
Form: 7-807F
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 4lb
6 yo Mare
OR: 85
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 5f 110y |
10st 10lb |
Still had a chance when falling at the last at Sligo last August but was disappointing twice after; needs to repeat that earlier form. |
16/1 |
|
7th 7 |
11th Apr 2025 Good 2m 5f 110y |
10st 10lb |
Still had a chance when falling at the last at Sligo last August but was disappointing twice after; needs to repeat that earlier form. |
16/1 |
|
9 |
30th Sep 2024 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 63y |
11st 3lb |
Was running a big race when fell at the last at Sligo; however, was poor behind Max Time at Galway since; back on soft can help. |
10/1 |
33/1
Form: 006-90
Last run: 46 days
W: 11st 8lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 89
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 10 |
9th Sep 2024 Soft 2m 6f 97y |
11st 8lb |
Bits of promise in maidens but still went off 40-1 for handicap debut at Wexford (2m4f) and was tailed off; the hood tried there is swiftly dispensed with. |
33/1 |
|
11th 12 |
25th Jul 2024 Good 2m 4f 100y |
10st 13lb |
Showed a bit more when sixth in a maiden hurdle here in April and probably unsuited by 2m latest; fairly treated on handicap debut and one to consider back up in trip; wears first-time hood. |
7/1 |
25/1
Form: 6/6P-5
Last run: 10 days
W: 10st 13lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 20 |
9th Sep 2024 Soft 2m 6f 97y |
10st 13lb |
Respectable fifth over fences last time but pulled up in his previous hurdle; this 11yo is now 0-16 under rules. |
25/1 |
|
5th 15 |
30th Aug 2024 Yielding 3m 1f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Maiden has run respectably over fences at times; pulled-up over hurdles when last seen; others preferred. |
25/1 |
|
0 14 |
21st Nov 2023 Heavy 2m 5f 0y |
10st 9lb |
Maiden in all disciplines needs to improve from C&D comeback run for a new yard but is possible and is well-treated on some of his old form. |
12/1 |
14/1
Form: 086-
Last run: 151 days
W: 11st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 90y |
11st 7lb |
Consistently finished in the runner-up position three times in handicaps before going one place better at Downpatrick in May (2m2f, good); raised 6lb for that but well supported to follow up at Punchestown last time only to take a heavy fall at the first; key player. |
4/1 |
|
11 |
8th Jun 2025 Good 2m 3f 12y |
10st 13lb |
Consistent and likeable mare; had three seconds in a row before getting her head in front at Downpatrick last month when she showed grit to come out on top (2m2f, good); didn't jump great that day so scope for improvement in that department but she is getting high in the handicap; rider had a fine season in points, well supported by this stable. |
7/2 |
|
1st 3 |
9th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 165y |
11st 4lb |
Runner-up in three handicaps including on comeback at Clonmel; however, is also creeping up the handicap so needs to eke out a bit more. |
4/1 |
10/1
Form: 81-1U6 D BF
Last run: 31 days
W: 11st 12lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3 |
17th Jun 2025 Good 2m 6f 125y Class 4 |
11st 10lb |
Dual 2m6f chase winner in Ireland last spring (good/good to firm); off since below-par hurdle run in November, though, and it's probably wise to wait for some encouraging signals from the betting before this stable debut. |
12/1 |
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8th 12 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 51y |
11st 5lb |
Notched up back to back handicap chase wins at Tramore and Limerick back in April and May; rated lower over hurdles but isn't as effective in this sphere; beaten 8l into third of 16 at Fairyhouse off this mark ten days ago; needs more dropped back in trip. |
10/1 |
|
8th 12 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 2m 4f 51y |
11st 5lb |
Notched up back to back handicap chase wins at Tramore and Limerick back in April and May; rated lower over hurdles but isn't as effective in this sphere; beaten 8l into third of 16 at Fairyhouse off this mark ten days ago; needs more dropped back in trip. |
10/1 |
25/1
Form: 436/4/
Last run: 848 days
W: 11st 12lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 0lb |
Still a maiden but major return to form when second of 15 at Tipperary 17 days ago; wasn't seen to best effect that day and he's a major player back up in trip, despite a 3lb rise. |
11/2 |
|
11 |
31st May 2025 Good 2m 4f 80y |
11st 0lb |
Still a maiden but major return to form when second of 15 at Tipperary 17 days ago; wasn't seen to best effect that day and he's a major player back up in trip, despite a 3lb rise. |
11/2 |
|
2nd 10 |
14th May 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 190y |
10st 11lb |
Promise in bumpers and maiden hurdles for Eoin McCarthy in 2021; struggled in three starts for Darren Collins after a long layoff; pulled up at Limerick on stable debut. |
25/1 |
4/1
Form: /2314- D BF
Last run: 282 days
W: 11st 7lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 88
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 4 |
20th Sep 2024 Good 2m 7f 110y |
11st 11lb |
Won a handicap chase in November of last year at Thurles off 97 (2m6f, yielding); second off 90 over this C&D in October 2022 but that was on soft ground; found to be clinically abnormal after pulling up on return from a break at Galway; best form is on yielding-soft; others preferred unless it rains. |
4/1 |
|
12 |
9th Sep 2024 Soft 2m 6f 97y |
11st 7lb |
9lb higher when winning over fences in November and respectable next time with a penalty; off since December but has to be of interest on only her fifth hurdle start. |
4/1 |
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4th 9 |
2nd Dec 2023 Soft 2m 5f 110y |
10st 7lb |
took keen hold, prominent, not fluent 4th, briefly disputed lead after 8th, pressed leaders when switched left before 2 out, lost third before last, kept on but no impression run-in |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: 888U6
Last run: 19 days
W: 11st 3lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15 |
10th Jun 2025 Good 2m 4f 162y |
10st 11lb |
Showed very little in six starts for his previous trainer, including in two handicaps; took a step in the right direction at this venue on latest when fifth behind today's rival Cornmarket; ran out of steam late, should be sharper now and has prospects of turning the tables. |
5/1 |
|
5th 11 |
13th May 2025 Good 2m 4f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Showed very little in six starts for Norman Lee last year, including in two handicaps; probably best watched on first run for new yard after a 246 day absence unless the market speaks. |
16/1 |
16/1
Form: 630-P8
Last run: 14 days
W: 10st 13lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17 |
9th Sep 2024 Soft 2m 6f 97y |
10st 13lb |
prominent |
16/1 |
|
8th 11 |
26th Aug 2024 Soft 2m 6f 90y |
10st 13lb |
Third over this trip at Galway in September; was returning from long layoff when pulled up lately. |
14/1 |
|
11 |
9th Aug 2024 Good 3m 0f 0y |
11st 4lb |
13-race maiden; hit the frame at Galway last September but tailed off when last seen and has been off 293 days. |
25/1 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €314.80 |
| Straight Forecast | €154.31 |
| Tricast | €1757.87 |
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