October 08 / 14.45 Galway

14.45

Good

Galway Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 2m 0f 130y
  • 12 runners
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Galway Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 685-27 BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Had a near miss at Ballinrobe (2m1f, yielding to soft) but dropped away tamely when 15-8 at Downpatrick (2m2f, good); it could be that track didn't suit (has run well here); might prefer softer ground but needs considering.
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1st

2

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

20:20 Killarney

Ragmans Corner

11st 7lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Gerard Keane

Better known as a smart four-time hurdles winner; good recent form when fourth in the Galway Hurdle off a mark of 132, roughly the same ability as Samui; also a capable Flat performer but his 81 rating makes him 23lb inferior to Samui in this sphere.

9/2

4th

13

30th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 11y

16:30 Galway

Ragmans Corner

10st 5lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Opened his account off a modest mark of 94 in a C&D handicap hurdle in October 2024; has now obtained a rating of 132 after recording his fourth handicap success at Killarney in May; seldom runs a bad race and was placed twice at last year's festival, third in the big amateur handicap and second in a handicap hurdle.

10/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 0-P462

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
0-10 but travelled well at Roscommon last week and didn't appear to see out the 2m4f on soft ground; one to consider.
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3rd

10

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Bowgate Street

10st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: M Flannery

Sole win from 31 starts came at Sligo in May off 7lb lower; ran a nice race over C&D when a 1.5l second in July but below best twice since; needs to bounce back.

12/1

3rd

6

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 161y

17:42 Sligo

Bowgate Street

11st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: M Flannery

Inconsistent sort; won off 7lb lower here in May; down the field on her next two starts; a clear second, 11l in front of today's rival Granlahan, at Kilbeggan on penultimate start; failed to reproduce that form at the same venue two weeks later.

8/1

7th

3

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:11 Kilbeggan

Bowgate Street

11st 6lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: M Flannery

Made the breakthrough at Sligo in May (2m2f, good) off 84; soundly beaten in two runs following that but her runner-up finish here last time (2m3f, good) is evidence that she could yet add to her victory.

4/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 80-026

Last run: 41 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Never a danger at Bellewstown last time but was only 3l away the time before at Wexford (2m, good to yielding); each-way claims if returning to that level.
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10th

12

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Bella Be Good

11st 3lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Edward Cawley

Reported to have burst a blood vessel here last time (in the race in which U Asking Me was second); some fair placed form to her credit this season; could be in the mix if no recurrence of the bleeding issue.

6/1

10th

12

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Bella Be Good

11st 3lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Edward Cawley

Reported to have burst a blood vessel here last time (in the race in which U Asking Me was second); some fair placed form to her credit this season; could be in the mix if no recurrence of the bleeding issue.

6/1

10

12th Oct 2024

Good

2m 2f 110y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Bella Be Good

11st 2lb

J: E Walsh

T: Edward Cawley

midfield

8/1

Form: 43P-00

Last run: 92 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Some maiden promise for Gordon Elliott but left that yard after finishing tailed off on handicap debut (3m); new trainer fits a tongue-tie but probably needs further than this.
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3rd

4

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 85y

20:30 Kilbeggan

Hurricane Honey

11st 9lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Simon Cavanagh

Sole win came for Adrian Murray in 2m3f Downpatrick handicap hurdle a year ago (good), couple of decent runs afterwards in beginners chases; two comeback runs over hurdles should have her straight and not one to rule out.

10/1

10th

5

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

19:18 Bellewstown

Hurricane Honey

11st 9lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Simon Cavanagh

Winless in seven starts for Gordon Elliott; sole win for Adrian Murray at Downpatrick (2m3f, good) off 87 around this time last year; fair debut for this yard at Sligo last month after a break; market will reveal expectations.

20/1

7th

2

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 157y

19:00 Sligo

Hurricane Honey

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Simon Cavanagh

Went close over fences at this venue last October, seems better over longer distances; makes debut for this yard after a break.

14/1

Form: -39355 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 11st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Placed twice over fences this summer; finds winning hard at the best of times (3-51 overall) and others appeal more on this return to hurdling.
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12

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 6f 97y

17:52 Galway

Tullyhogue Fort

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: John F O’Neill

Ran well when second at Kilbeggan in July but was still beaten 13l; outclassed on the Flat latest but this much more suitable and was a close second in a division of this race in 2023 off 5lb higher; place shout.

16/1

9

(6)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

20:15 Killarney

Tullyhogue Fort

11st 4lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

Capable jumper at an ordinary level; rated 42 on the Flat and should be outclassed.

200/1

10

5th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 155y

19:30 Roscommon

Tullyhogue Fort

11st 3lb

J: Mr P J O’Neill

T: John F O’Neill

Winless run stretches back to July 2023; beaten 13l when second of 12 in a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle (18.5f, good) on latest; remains 4lb above his last win but has run well on both previous visits to this venue; place chance.

17/2

Form: 323-72

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
A 21-race maiden but arrives here on the back of some good runs in defeat; has brighter prospects than many.
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18

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Destivelle

10st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Ciaran Murphy

Now 0-16 over hurdles; however, not a lost cause on the evidence of recent C&D third placing; split Midnight Eagle and Getaway Henry then, with The Border Boy back in sixth; new headgear combination now.

13/2

18

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Destivelle

10st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Ciaran Murphy

Now 0-16 over hurdles; however, not a lost cause on the evidence of recent C&D third placing; split Midnight Eagle and Getaway Henry then, with The Border Boy back in sixth; new headgear combination now.

13/2

Form: 0068

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced and there were positives to take from handicap debut at Kilbeggan (2m3f, yielding) as was only beaten about 15l; may have more to offer.
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8

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:55 Limerick

Anysignofhim

10st 13lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Maiden from 11 starts over hurdles; set a stiff task in claiming hurdle at Clonmel last time; this a more realistic opportunity; enjoys good ground.

20/1

9th

4

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Anysignofhim

11st 4lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Maiden over hurdles is rated only 85 so can't be fancied in this company.

50/1

7th

13

19th Oct 2025

Good

2m 3f 92y

15:07 Limerick

Anysignofhim

10st 8lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Fell two out in a claimer last time at Clonmel; his third placing in a handicap at Ballinrobe in August offers some hope; disappointing when favourite at the same venue on his next start.

12/1

Form: 09U0-0

Last run: 93 days

W: 11st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Low-key under rules since finishing second in a point and at lengthy odds has offered little in his last two handicaps; now has tongue tied.
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13

6th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

19:50 Roscommon

Road To The Weir

10st 8lb

J: Alan King

T: John Neilan

Placed just once from 12 starts over hurdles; beaten 15.5l at Sligo over hurdles and tailed off at Kilbeggan over fences last time; others preferred.

33/1

8th

11

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:40 Kilbeggan

Road To The Weir

11st 12lb

J: Alan King

T: John Neilan

Lowly-rated over fences and hurdles; unlikely to be making an impact here

50/1

7th

15

12th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

19:28 Sligo

Road To The Weir

10st 10lb

J: Alan King

T: John Neilan

Maiden has gone the wrong way since a promising third at Limerick in November 2024; heavy defeat when last seen in December; hard to fancy.

20/1

Form: 0-078

Last run: 93 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in maidens and the same again on handicap debut at Sligo (2m4f, good; 40-1); has to step up.
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8

23rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:38 Worcester

County Champs

10st 5lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Chris Gordon

0-14 over hurdles in Ireland but ran well in some big fields last year; campaigned mainly at about 3m but interesting to see what Chris Gordon can do with him; changed hands for £9,500; market could be informative.

6/1

Form: P53-30 BF

Last run: 95 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Not sure what happened last time at Cork but he's had a break and was third in his two previous races, including when a late mistake cost him dearly; should be in the mix if back to his best.
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4

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:45 Navan

Get It Right

11st 7lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Chase winner is 0-8 over hurdles and rated 6lb lower in this sphere; best form is on good ground so the forecast rain is a big concern; others preferred.

16/1

11th

3

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:38 Wexford

Get It Right

12st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Sean Aherne

Confirmed the promise of a placed effort at Tramore when getting off the mark over fences at Limerick in May (2m2f, good); struggled from the front at Tipperary since after being raised 7lb; can't be discounted.

9/1

33/1

Form: 0P-070

Last run: 8 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Placed in a bumper for Willie Mullins; beaten between 17l and 40l in 1m7f-2m6f handicaps for current yard; more needed.
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7

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 90y

15:03 Galway

Grivei

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: I Madden

Rated 80 after ten starts over timber; pulled up the last twice in a handicap chase and a handicap hurdle; hard to fancy.

100/1

16

22nd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 110y

12:47 Tipperary

Grivei

11st 1lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: I Madden

Runner-up in a bumper for Willie Mullins in January 2022 but has gone backwards since; pulled up in a Galway handicap chase last month.

33/1

16

22nd Nov 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 110y

12:47 Tipperary

Grivei

11st 1lb

J: Robbie Geoghegan

T: I Madden

Runner-up in a bumper for Willie Mullins in January 2022 but has gone backwards since; pulled up in a Galway handicap chase last month.

33/1

Form: 8146-4

Last run: 154 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Dual chase winner who is rated lower over hurdles and was beaten under 5l last time at Ballinrobe; that was in May so she lacks a run, but has each-way claims.
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10th

1

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 180y

15:22 Gowran Park

Lars Lass

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Tom Dreaper

Won twice over fences and respectable effort when fourth from lower hurdles mark back in May; tailed off on recent return but that can be forgiven over insufficient two miles; best form over a bit further than this.

5/1

10th

1

9th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 180y

15:22 Gowran Park

Lars Lass

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Tom Dreaper

Won twice over fences and respectable effort when fourth from lower hurdles mark back in May; tailed off on recent return but that can be forgiven over insufficient two miles; best form over a bit further than this.

5/1

12th

4

8th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 130y

14:45 Galway

Lars Lass

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Tom Dreaper

Dual chase winner who is rated lower over hurdles and was beaten under 5l last time at Ballinrobe; that was in May so she lacks a run, but has each-way claims.

9/2

Non-runners

Mandarin Monarch, Realtin Lonrach

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €25.30
Straight Forecast €22.85
Tricast €201.82
Trifecta €168.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Bowgate Street

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Realtin Lonrach

The Irish Sun:

Lar's Lass

POSTDATA:

Bowgate Street