17.10
GoodGalway Bay Hotel & The Galmont Hotel Novice Hurdle
- Prize money: £10239.67
- 2m 0f 130y
- 11 runners
Runners: 11 runners
Type: Hurdle Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
6/5 (Won)
- Win: £1.50
- Place: £1.10
Form: 1 D
Last run: 51 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 1 (8) |
15th Aug 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
10st 4lb |
By Camelot out of top-class racemare Annie Power; won his first three races last summer, a bumper and two hurdles, but the wheels have come off since; wasn't up to Graded level or smart handicaps in the spring, albeit easy ground was against him several times, and tipped up on chasing debut in May; King will fill him with confidence and has the ability to go close. |
5/2 |
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3 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 54y |
11st 12lb |
Looked a hot prospect when winning his first three starts last summer but progress has stalled; heavy defeats on last four runs over timber, though testing ground probably not ideal for three of them; return to sounder surface a plus, so can't totally discount for top yard. |
15/2 |
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15th 11 |
28th Apr 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 132y |
10st 3lb |
Looked a smart prospect last year but has failed to deliver in three runs this term, although was highly tried in his first two runs of 2026; never figured on handicap debut at Fairyhouse latest; down 2lb and tongue tie now reached for. |
11/1 |
11/2
- Place: £1.50
Form: 6-512 D BF
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 123
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 1 (11) |
25th Jul 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 4f 98y Class 4 |
10st 2lb |
First run since leaving Noel Meade in Ireland for £70,000 in May; a pretty useful jumper for him (second on chase debut two weeks earlier) and won a 1m4f maiden in April 2025 in his latest Flat race; unexposed in this sphere (makes AW debut) and not written off. |
20/1 |
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2nd 8 |
7th May 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Won 4yo maiden hurdle at Punchestown last June on good ground; placed in novice events at Bellewstown and Galway; failed to sustain that form in two outings before being left off in the autumn; Flat win over 1m4f came after a lengthy break, so could go well here. |
8/1 |
10/1
- Place: £3.00
Form: 531-33 D
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 115
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2 |
8th Sep 2025 Good 2m 0f 47y Class 4 |
11st 5lb |
4yo who is penalised for winning a Bellewstown maiden in April (2m1f, good); 0-4 in the meantime but the form of those defeats reads well in the context of this race, with his latest conqueror progressive. |
Evs |
28/1
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 5 (8) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 1m 6f 80y |
9st 8lb |
Five-time handicap winner, three on AW; latest win at Leopardstown (1m4f, good) off 7lb lower in May followed up with good run at the Curragh; always behind at Galway last time and tries new trip. |
12/1 |
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16th 6 (1) |
31st Jul 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
9st 5lb |
3-3 on the AW but effective on turf and won easily on return from a 107 day break at Leopardstown in May (1m4f, good) off 8lb lower; had excuse when third of 13 (1.75l behind This Songisforyou) off revised mark at the Curragh latest (fly leapt from stalls); well-drawn here and in the mix once he behaves himself at the start. |
14/1 |
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3rd 5 (11) |
28th Jun 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Three-time AW winner added a second turf win in decisive fashion on return from 107 days off on first try over 1m4f (good) at Leopardstown last month; ridden by 7lb claimer that day so effectively 15lb higher here; will need a big career best to follow up, but unexposed at this distance and can't be discounted. |
9/2 |
80/1
Form: 00-
Last run: 130 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14 (1) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y |
10st 10lb |
Course 1m5f winner in June; backed that up with a narrow defeat at Bellewstown; unplaced on last three starts; perhaps too high in the ratings now, though the booking of Jody Townend is a positive. |
14/1 |
|
5th 3 (7) |
21st Aug 2026 Good 1m 6f 80y |
9st 6lb |
Winner over 1m5f at Navan (good) in June off 11lb lower; followed up with narrow defeat at Bellewstown (split Numidia and Celestially); obvious chance on that form but folded tamely at Leopardstown 29 days ago. |
10/1 |
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8th 6 (9) |
23rd Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Got off the mark at Navan over 1m5f and good efforts since over just short of this trip at Bellewstown and Killarney; needs a bit more off this mark. |
6/1 |
11/1
Form: 1 D
Last run: 62 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 8 |
16th Aug 2026 Good 2m 6f 0y |
10st 8lb |
Hurdle winner has twice run well in defeat at this track over fences this year, including over C&D; unseated at Galway last time but has a squeak on those better earlier runs. |
8/1 |
|
13 |
28th Jul 2026 Good 2m 2f 54y |
11st 4lb |
Promise in all three chase starts, including when a 2.5l second behind Giant Haystacks in a handicap at Wexford on latest despite not jumping fluently at times; nudged up 2lb and this is tougher but could go well if jumping better. |
17/2 |
|
2nd 1 |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 2m 3f 110y |
12st 0lb |
Didn't go on over hurdles after big-priced debut win; has run well in both chase starts at Tramore, not beaten far in 2m handicap, and 2m6f may have stretched her in a beginners' last time; not sure about racing left-handed, but she does jump left. |
6/1 |
6/1
Form: 2314U- D
Last run: 86 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 124
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 11 (1) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 100y |
8st 7lb |
Both Flat wins at this trip, a Curragh maiden on good in July 2024 and a Roscommon handicap (soft) last October; back from a spell over jumps to contest two Flat handicaps at Galway; 3lb out of the handicap here, 10lb claimer aboard; others preferred. |
20/1 |
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8th 5 (9) |
1st Aug 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 3f 180y |
9st 13lb |
Both Flat wins at this trip, a Curragh maiden on good in July 2024 and a Roscommon handicap (soft) off 6lb lower last October; has failed to fire on previous runs at this venue, including when beaten 19l over 16.5f here on Wednesday. |
25/1 |
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9th 5 (19) |
29th Jul 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 110y |
9st 13lb |
Both flat wins have been at 1m4f, including Roscommon handicap last autumn off 73 (soft); reappeared last month, well held in both attempts over fences; opposable. |
16/1 |
100/1
Form: 07
Last run: 23 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
17th 11 |
10th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 60y |
11st 3lb |
Performed as well as could have been expected in three Flat maidens last month and was beaten only a neck on handicap hurdle debut at Limerick in October (2m, yielding); 6lb higher than that day but he's one of the better options. |
4/1 |
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13th 2 (13) |
27th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Placed over hurdles, two Flat runs this month, possibly one for handicaps after this. |
33/1 |
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6th 1 (10) |
10th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
10st 5lb |
Placed hurdler never sighted on Flat debut at Gowran 9 days ago; best watched. |
33/1 |
100/1
Form: 07
Last run: 21 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 14 |
19th Aug 2026 Good 2m 4f 148y |
10st 4lb |
Out of depth in novice events lately and handicap form offers little or no encouragement. |
33/1 |
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4th 6 |
21st Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 89y |
10st 13lb |
Unplaced all eight starts and all of 31lb wrong at the weights; would need to start now. |
250/1 |
|
4 |
6th Jul 2026 Good 1m 7f 204y |
11st 2lb |
Maiden over hurdles is rated only 74 so is out of his depth in this company; blinkers added. |
200/1 |
12/1
Form: 5-1 D
Last run: 79 days
W: 11st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 117
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
28th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 130y |
11st 7lb |
Godolphin cast off left previous hurdling form behind when landing a Cork maiden in May (17.5f, good), earning a rating of 117; unseated on the Flat at Leopardstown on only start since; a bit to find on the figures but will like the ground and not dismissed. |
12/1 |
|
4 (1) |
17th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 4f 180y |
9st 10lb |
Bought for £27,000 off Godolphin for whom he won a 1m4f AW novice last year; tailed off on handicap debut at Gowran in April but came good in a maiden hurdle at Cork and now might tap back into that promise he showed for former connections; tongue-tie added. |
6/1 |
|
1st 7 |
10th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 65y |
11st 7lb |
prominent, went second 4th, led narrowly 5 out, faced challenges from 2 out, good jump last, ridden clear final 110yds |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 4 BF
Last run: 56 days
W: 11st 0lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (7) |
5th Aug 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 7f 218y Class 5 |
10st 2lb |
Front-runner who won twice at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) and once over hurdles in the spring; up another 4lb on this return to the Flat and may not be allowed his own way this time. |
7/2 |
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4th 1 |
19th Jun 2026 Good 2m 4f 139y Class 5 |
12st 0lb |
Carried the good cheer of a successful spell on the Tapeta back across to hurdles at Fakenham latest (3m, good), winning as he pleased; 8lb rise looks about right, and has stamina to spare down in trip. |
7/2 |
|
1st 2 |
31st May 2026 Good 2m 7f 95y Class 5 |
11st 6lb |
0-5 over hurdles, having been pulled up in both handicaps last year (2m1f/2m3f), but returns to this code after two 1m6f AW wins this spring and is evidenty in good nick; tries a new trip; likely contender. |
4/6 |
Non-runners
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €4.20 |
| Straight Forecast | €3.41 |
| Trifecta | €22.40 |