September 09 / 17.40 Galway

17.40

Soft

Galway Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 6f 97y
  • 20 runners
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Galway Handicap Hurdle (Div II)

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

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden who hasn't been in much form this year; limited appeal.
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6th

16

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 148y

18:48 Sligo

Max Time

10st 2lb

J: Joshua Halford

T: I Madden

Poor sequence of chase attempts continued last time, when pulled up at Roscommon; fair hurdles run at Killarney in July; 1-27 hurdles record is a significant negative.

20/1

16

4th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 141y

19:30 Roscommon

Max Time

10st 5lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: I Madden

Not a bad hurdle run last time, albeit still beaten 21l; however, little sign of winning potential in four chase starts; others preferred.

22/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: P4-99F

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
His Cork fourth last October gives him hope but not a lot since and was beaten when falling last time.
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5th

13

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 80y

15:10 Killarney

Hees Dynamite

10st 6lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Had a couple of these behind when a close second in a C&D handicap in July; failed to see out his race at Galway since but certainly respected on that previous course form.

12/1

10th

1

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:35 Galway

Hees Dynamite

12st 0lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

Won over fences here in October (2m6f) and followed up in a handicap hurdle at Limerick (3m); encouraging return from a break when going close at Killarney 12 days ago and he's in the mix.

13/2

2nd

16

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:32 Killarney

Hees Dynamite

10st 8lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: E McNamara

First reserve; three hurdle wins have been at Limerick but also won 2m5f handicap chase here last summer; absent since pulled up over fences at Limerick's Christmas meeting so may need this.

10/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 608-63 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Has the form to feature off this mark but his latest Sligo third when favourite was remote; may need good ground.
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8

17th May 2025

Good

3m 1f 100y

17:15 Wexford

Lets Do This

10st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

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

17:15 Wexford

Lets Do This

10st 12lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Cian Collins

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

Form & Verdict
Very nearly defied a similar mark over C&D last September and latest Ballinrobe run was encouraging; enters the reckoning.
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9

4th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 14y

20:00 Roscommon

Ballagh Star

11st 4lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Mrs Y Dunleavy

Both chase wins have come at Sligo; has been in poor form over hurdles and fences lately so others preferred.

50/1

9th

14

12th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 121y

16:35 Sligo

Ballagh Star

10st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Mrs Y Dunleavy

Both his chase wins have come at this track over 3m2f on better ground; two runs since returning to action have not been inspiring, tailed off over hurdles at Punchestown and pulled up over fences at Roscommon.

33/1

4

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 150y

19:48 Roscommon

Ballagh Star

11st 8lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: Mrs Y Dunleavy

Tailed off after a break last month but that was over hurdles and chasing is more his game; chance on his competitive form last autumn but wants further ideally.

10/1

Form: 6-003

Last run: 64 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Close third on handicap debut at Sligo (2m4f, good) two months ago despite jumping poorly; this ground is a grey area but has the potential to improve.
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8th

6

19th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 168y

19:48 Sligo

Ilbdare

11st 5lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Michael McNiff

A dual C&D winner, his trainer's local track; last year's form also included a second placing behind Cornmarket over C&D; probably needed the run here in May, and was much improved when winning in June; up 5lb for that; deserves respect.

15/2

1st

9

9th Jun 2026

Good

3m 1f 170y

19:30 Sligo

Ilbdare

11st 10lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Won over C&D last year but has been hit and miss since (best run in that time was also here); has to be considered due to his record at this venue.

14/1

Form: 5349-P

Last run: 84 days

W: 11st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Hasn't offered a lot over hurdles, last time pulling up on handicap debut (16-1); too much to prove.
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14

29th Aug 2025

Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:35 Wexford

Justmadeit

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

An 11-race maiden; uninspiring handicap form over hurdles and can be opposed on chase debut.

33/1

12

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 218y

20:25 Ballinrobe

Justmadeit

10st 8lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Fourth in a Kilbeggan maiden last time, beaten almost 30l; needs to raise his game; modest handicap form.

12/1

12

25th Jul 2025

Good

3m 0f 100y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Justmadeit

10st 11lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

0-8 over hurdles and rated just 80; beaten 25l in a handicap here off 81 two weeks ago; would be a surprise winner on all known form.

50/1

7th
21
Ivane

Form: 842-P6 C

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
First reserve; course winner over 2m and stays beyond this distance; not a bad chase run last time.
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2

7th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 4

14:30 Uttoxeter

Ivane

11st 12lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Has won two of his 12 races over fences, most recently over 3m5f at Sedgefield last October (good), but not in top form on last three starts.

100/30

4th

1

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

3m 3f 119y

Class 3

19:20 Stratford

Ivane

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Successful over fences (twice) and hurdles last term; went off the boil on his last two runs early on this year and is 7lb higher than his last winning mark; looks to need to come down the weights.

5/1

Form: -P2875

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Placed over hurdles and fences this year but well below her best of late and now 0-26.
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3rd

2

14th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:55 Tramore

Gold Haven

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

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

18:55 Tramore

Gold Haven

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

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

Form: 3570-0

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Placed in back-to-back 2m5f handicaps at Downpatrick last summer; 2m too sharp and probably needed last month's return at Wexford.
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9th

18

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:40 Galway

Hockworthy Flyer

10st 13lb

J: Dillon Maxwell

T: Andrew McNamara

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

17:30 Wexford

Hockworthy Flyer

10st 7lb

T: Andrew McNamara

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.

11th

10

17th Aug 2023

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:49 Tramore

Hockworthy Flyer

11st 4lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Andrew McNamara

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

Form: 64P-98

Last run: 18 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Well beaten over hurdles and fences since returning from a long break; with a new trainer.
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5th

5

12th Jan 2025

Frozen

2m 3f 93y

13:25 Punchestown

Mastermacblack

10st 13lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Patrick Breen

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

13:25 Punchestown

Mastermacblack

10st 13lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Patrick Breen

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

Form & Verdict
Only 3lb higher than when beating Ballagh Star here 12 months ago but seen only once since then when tailed off at Cork; hard to know what to expect, but clearly capable.
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10th

13

1st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:15 Fairyhouse

Delias Pet

10st 12lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

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

13:15 Fairyhouse

Delias Pet

10st 12lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

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

14:45 Thurles

Delias Pet

10st 7lb

J: Daniel King

T: Timothy Doyle

held up in rear, steady headway before 3 out, went third last, weakened inside final 110yds

9/4

Form: 7-807F

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Was about to be headed when falling at the final flight at Sligo (3m1f, soft) but that was her best run yet; each-way claims.
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7th

7

11th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 110y

18:47 Ballinrobe

But What About Me

10st 10lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: Norman Lee

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

Form: 006-90

Last run: 46 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
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.
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13th

10

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:40 Galway

We Will Rock You

11st 8lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Alan Donoghue

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

17:35 Wexford

We Will Rock You

10st 13lb

J: Miss T Quail

T: Alan Donoghue

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

Form: 6/6P-5

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 13lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Respectable fifth over fences last time but pulled up in his previous hurdle; this 11yo is now 0-16 under rules.
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14th

20

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:40 Galway

Steelers Appeal

10st 13lb

J: Niall Prendergast

T: D E Prendergast

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

19:25 Wexford

Steelers Appeal

10st 8lb

J: Niall Prendergast

T: D E Prendergast

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

14:45 Limerick

Steelers Appeal

10st 9lb

J: Niall Prendergast

T: D E Prendergast

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

Form: 086-

Last run: 151 days

W: 11st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Beaten 31l+ in her maidens but could raise her profile now handicapping over further as she's bred to stay.
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7

30th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:20 Galway

Queenofthelodge

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Rated 120 over hurdles with four wins to her name; was a ready winner on chase bow last time at Wexford; this is tougher but gets plenty of weight and can be a player.

8/1

1st

12

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:20 Wexford

Queenofthelodge

11st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Progressive in handicaps in the first half of last season, gaining a third handicap success in 2m4f Clonmel mares' event in October; back to her best in first-time cheekpieces in 2m1f Limerick Grade 3 early this month, staying on for third behind two much higher-rated rivals; dam has already produced a couple of winning chasers so quite possible she could improve for the switch to fences.

13/2

3rd

7

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

17:20 Limerick

Queenofthelodge

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: S Curling

Progressive in handicaps in the first half of last season; gained a third handicap success in 2m4f Clonmel mares' event in October; was found wanting in conditions races later; tough task in this company; cheekpieces on for the first time.

33/1

Form: 81-1U6 D BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Better chaser (dual winner) than hurdler and disappointed when made favourite back over these obstacles at Wexford.
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11

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:25 Worcester

Kilmurry Jj

10st 9lb

J: David Noonan

T: Henry Oliver

Winning chaser in Ireland; has performed okay in a pair of 2m4f handicap chases at Uttoxeter (following wind surgery) without posing much of a threat; this longer trip should be beneficial.

10/1

3rd

8

27th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:07 Uttoxeter

Kilmurry Jj

10st 11lb

J: David Noonan

T: Henry Oliver

Won twice over fences last year in Ireland; had wind surgery in between his two runs for current yard and was well off the pace before staying on over C&D last time (beaten about 8l); could improve on that form.

14/1

8th

9

16th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

15:38 Uttoxeter

Kilmurry Jj

11st 0lb

J: David Noonan

T: Henry Oliver

Dual 2m6f chase winner in Ireland last spring but returned from seven-month break with heavy defeat for new stable at Stratford (2m6f, good; had wind op soon afterwards) last month; might have needed that outing and may settle better in first-time hood here but others have much less to prove.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 436/4/

Last run: 848 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Plenty of promise in maiden hurdles and bumpers but makes handicap debut after a mammoth absence and for a new yard; would need to see some confidence behind him.
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11

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:40 Listowel

Olord

11st 0lb

J: Jake Coen

T: E McNamara

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

15:40 Listowel

Olord

11st 0lb

J: Jake Coen

T: E McNamara

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

18:20 Tipperary

Olord

10st 11lb

J: Jake Coen

T: E McNamara

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

Form: /2314- D BF

Last run: 282 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
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.
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6th

4

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 7f 110y

17:00 Downpatrick

Reddys Island

11st 11lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

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

17:40 Galway

Reddys Island

11st 7lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

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

4th

9

2nd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 5f 110y

12:15 Fairyhouse

Reddys Island

10st 7lb

J: Miss S A Carter

T: Gordon Elliott

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

Form: 888U6

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Unseated at the start on handicap debut but then finished well behind at Sligo; lots to prove.
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15

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 162y

19:58 Sligo

Cois Fharraige

10st 11lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

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

19:30 Sligo

Cois Fharraige

10st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

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

Form: 630-P8

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Third in this 12 months ago but nothing to shout about since then in just three appearances; cheekpieces added.
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17

9th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:40 Galway

Church Lane

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

prominent

16/1

8th

11

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 6f 90y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Church Lane

10st 13lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

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

19:15 Wexford

Church Lane

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

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

Whos Houdini, Loughrask Rainbow, Barryroe Madam

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €314.80
Straight Forecast €154.31
Tricast €1757.87

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ballagh Star

The Irish Sun:

Ilbdare

POSTDATA:

Lets Do This

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ballagh Star