17.45
SoftGalway Handicap
- Prize money: £5386.96
- 0m 7f 0y
- 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Scattered showers
13/2 (Won)
- Win: £9.00
- Place: £2.10
Form: 088123 C BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 10st 1lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 12 (23) |
3rd Nov 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 2lb |
towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on, never on terms |
22/1 |
|
11th 12 (23) |
3rd Nov 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 2lb |
towards rear |
22/1 |
|
8th 6 (6) |
7th Oct 2024 Yielding To Soft 1m 0f 30y |
9st 2lb |
Dropping down the handicap has led to a revival in recent months, winning a 1m handicap at Dundalk and a 7f Galway handicap last month; continued in fair form with Listowel fourth; ground versatile, one for the short list. |
9/2 |
6/1
- Place: £2.10
Form: 986841 CD
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (5) |
9th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Beaten only a neck in this race 12 months ago; also runner-up at Tipperary on the second of three starts this term; Leopardstown run was disappointing |
12/1 |
|
2 (13) |
17th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y |
9st 9lb |
Dual winner and today's trip/ground is fine; nearly got up from off the pace last time at Tipperary (7.5f, good to firm) and possibilities despite her career-high mark. |
7/1 |
|
2nd 5 (5) |
2nd Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 100y |
9st 10lb |
Wins have been at Galway (7f heavy) in 2023, and Gowran (1m good) last September; may improve from her seasonal debut at Limerick three weeks ago; stiff task off 10lb higher than her last winning mark |
14/1 |
6/1
- Place: £1.40
Form: -00912 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 2 (17) |
12th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Three-time turf winner who made a positive return to turf at Bellwstown (1m, soft) in April before finishing ninth at Limerick on yielding; bolted up on soft at Roscommon off 1lb lower last year so can be in the mix if rain comes. |
14/1 |
|
9th 10 (14) |
25th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 0f 50y |
9st 6lb |
Three-time turf winner who appreciates an ease in the ground; 3lb above his last success in September at Roscommon (7.5f, soft); positive return to turf at Bellewstown (1m, soft) two weeks ago when fourth of 14 following a poor effort at Dundalk prior; no surprise to see him feature. |
7/1 |
5/1
- Place: £2.30
Form: 4552
Last run: 21 days
W: 10st 1lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 |
22nd Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Fair Flat maiden, tailed off only previous attempt hurdling back in September. |
50/1 |
|
10 |
22nd Apr 2025 Soft To Heavy 2m 3f 180y |
11st 12lb |
Fair Flat maiden, tailed off only previous attempt hurdling back in September. |
50/1 |
10/1
Form: 002394 D
Last run: 14 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 4 (3) |
22nd Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
10st 1lb |
C&D winner had Asisaid 1.75l behind when landing a Roscommon handicap on latest (7.5f, soft); up 8lb for that win to 64 but was third in this race last October off 65 so she can be competitive again if in the same form; should go well. |
13/2 |
|
1st 6 (12) |
14th Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 111y |
9st 8lb |
Only one win from 34 starts but still appeals more than most in a race of modest standard; this season's form has included a C&D second and he is suited by soft ground. |
6/1 |
|
8th 4 (4) |
2nd Oct 2024 Soft 0m 7f 205y |
9st 9lb |
midfield, outpaced over 1f out |
6/1 |
8/1
Form: 00-754 D
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10 (8) |
28th Aug 2025 Good 1m 6f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Losing run since July 2023 but has been giving the impression his turn may be near again in two starts for his new yard; yet to try further than 1m2f on the Flat but has shaped like it would suit at times and one to consider. |
9/1 |
|
3rd 11 (17) |
23rd Jul 2025 Yielding To Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Won this event two years ago; fair form towards the end of last season; out of sorts this term until showing signs of a revival when fourth at Navan on stable draw; drawn high but Nicola Burns may be able to counter any disadvantage |
6/1 |
14/1
Form: 000516
Last run: 18 days
W: 9st 6lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 13 (8) |
19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Third-place finish at Gowran was a rare positive recent effort (1m, yielding) on penultimate; didn't build on that in a similar contest there last time; three-time turf winner is well handicapped on his best form and cheekpieces go on now to try and recapture it. |
25/1 |
|
11th 15 (7) |
12th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 0f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Won twice and placed a further six times from 13 visits here; benefitted from sliding mark when beaten 2.75l into third over C&D 11 days ago; handles soft and well handicapped on best form; second over C&D off 11lb higher in October. |
6/1 |
|
3rd 14 (3) |
1st Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
8st 11lb |
Last turf win came over C&D in September 2024 off 18lb higher; finished last year in poor form, however, and no signs of a revival in two runs this term. |
33/1 |
12/1
Form: -67858
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
18 |
7th Jun 2025 Good 2m 0f 100y |
11st 5lb |
Three time Flat winner; last win came at Bellewstown two years ago (7f, heavy); has pulled up and unseated since trying hurdles; an unlikely candidate. |
80/1 |
|
2 |
26th May 2025 Good 2m 6f 131y |
11st 5lb |
Three-time Flat winner, including twice at Listowel; had a valid excuse at that venue last autumn when found to be clinically abnormal; saddle slipped early when 80-1 chance on hurdling debut at Kilbeggan ten days ago. |
20/1 |
14/1
Form: 1-0005
Last run: 8 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 57
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 12 (7) |
2nd Jul 2026 Good 1m 6f 109y |
8st 10lb |
Hasn't won since 2023 and was struggling for form but took a step in the right direction when not far behind a couple of these at Navan last time; best form on easy ground, however, so could do with some rain. |
16/1 |
|
6th 16 (11) |
7th Jun 2026 Good 1m 5f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Won on heavy ground at Killarney (1m) in 2023 but no joy since; out of form this term and step up to 1m5f didn't elicit improvement at Leopardstown latest; others preferred. |
25/1 |
28/1
Form: 6-4460
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 2 |
5th Feb 2026 Soft 2m 0f 34y |
11st 12lb |
Showed good stamina on soft ground when winning a 23-runner handicap over 1m6f at Navan last October; not a bad run when fifth under a penalty at Galway five days later; rated a modest 60 on the Flat; faces a tough introduction to hurdling. |
25/1 |
|
5th 1 (6) |
27th Oct 2025 Heavy 1m 3f 180y |
10st 3lb |
Ran well on seasonal return on soft ground at Killarney in July; well below that level on next two starts; got up close home to win over 1m6f at Navan last week; bold bid likely under 7lb penalty but may struggle to confirm form with third-placed God The Highness. |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: 880300 D
Last run: 17 days
W: 9st 8lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 60
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 16 (16) |
1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y |
8st 10lb |
6-46 on turf; losing run stretches back to October 2024; poor form on AW last winter; shaped reasonably well at Listowel on first run for this stable; ran to roughly the same standard at Limerick; stablemate She's On The Ball is more appealing. |
20/1 |
|
8th 13 (4) |
10th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
8st 10lb |
6-45 on turf but losing run stretches back to October 2024; poor form on AW last winter; shaped reasonably well in mid-field at Listowel ten days on first run for Laura Hourigan. |
10/1 |
|
7th 15 (8) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Knows how to win (6-44 on turf) but losing run stretches back to October 2024; in poor form on AW when last seen in December; best watched on debut for new yard after break. |
25/1 |
16/1
Form: 5079
Last run: 7 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 65
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (6) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 180y |
9st 6lb |
Has finished second on six occasions over middle-distances during his winless 25-race career; blinkers tried (has worn cheekpieces) and hard to fancy given this drastic drop in trip. |
25/1 |
|
6th 7 (14) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 195y |
9st 8lb |
Has finished second on six occasions during his winless 24-race career; he might drop lucky one day but he's not the percentage call. |
14/1 |
18/1
Form: 656320 D BF
Last run: 45 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 9 (10) |
10th Sep 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y |
9st 9lb |
AW winner has run well at times on turf including a close second over a mile at Killarney in July; seems more effective on better ground. |
18/1 |
|
12th 2 (14) |
27th Jul 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
midfield |
8/1 |
|
2nd 5 (8) |
17th Jul 2024 Good 1m 0f 40y |
9st 11lb |
prominent early, lost position but in touch with leaders soon after start, dropped to midfield before halfway, headway going okay when switched right under 3f out, ridden when led narrowly inside final furlong, headed inside final 110yds, just held |
10/1 |
16/1
Form: 6-2355 D
Last run: 151 days
W: 9st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 58
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 8 (4) |
25th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 1y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Down the field in four runs for his current stable and don't need much encouragement to look elsewhere. |
25/1 |
|
7th 9 (6) |
6th Feb 2026 Standard 0m 7f 36y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Veteran who won three times on turf in Ireland, but has lost his way lately including in three starts for this yard. |
25/1 |
|
9th 10 (4) |
28th Jan 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
10st 5lb |
Veteran who is still seeking first success in Britain and looks far from solid on his two efforts for new stable. |
40/1 |
12/1
Form: 608795 D
Last run: 36 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (11) |
16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5 |
9st 7lb |
Fairly treated on her back-to-back runner-up efforts over 7f on AW/turf in August but not quite at the same level in recent starts; Captain Parma is the more obvious of her prolific stable's pair. |
15/2 |
|
5th 3 (6) |
17th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Ex-Irish soft/heavy-ground winner; 0-10 for James Owen since June; has posted some good efforts in defeat but struggles for consistency and it was one of her lesser efforts when fifth of seven at Chester (7f, good) on Friday; first run at 6f for over two years. |
7/2 |
|
5th 6 (1) |
12th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 5 |
9st 4lb |
Ex-Irish 5yo who is 0-9 for James Owen since the spring; has posted some good efforts in defeat, most recently when third at Lingfield (7f, AW) last week, but her tendency to race too freely and/or start slowly is a nagging concern. |
9/2 |
20/1
Form: -50609 D
Last run: 38 days
W: 10st 2lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 4 (4) |
19th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
prominent |
11/2 |
|
12th 4 (4) |
19th Apr 2025 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
prominent |
11/2 |
|
3rd 1 (3) |
2nd Apr 2025 Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
10st 2lb |
prominent, went second over 2f out, lost second inside final 110yds, just held third |
4/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €60.30 |
| Straight Forecast | €88.65 |
| Tricast | €555.36 |
| Trifecta | €194.40 |
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