July 28 / 17.40 Galway

17.40

Good

Iggy Daly Easyfix Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £8533.06
  • 2m 0f 130y
  • 20 runners
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Iggy Daly Easyfix Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.90
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 04-421 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Improving youngster who boasts a smart pedigree; was having only his second handicap start when second to the very experienced Malbas at Kilbeggan; went one better at Roscommon, scoring decisively; raised 8lb but every chance he will remain competitive.
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4th

5

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:20 Tramore

Jerrari

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won two good-ground handicap hurdles last summer but hasn't recaptured that level of form this year, including on recent chase debut at Wexford (50-1).

33/1

8th

5

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:02 Wexford

Jerrari

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Back-to-back winner of handicap hurdle at Roscommon and Galway last summer, both at around 2m on good ground; testing conditions were against him at Navan in February; harder to excuse a poor Downpatrick run; unplaced at Kilbeggan last time; could make a summer chaser but will probably need to gain experience.

16/1

5th

1

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Jerrari

11st 12lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Mrs John Harrington

Beaten by Malbas over C&D last June before back-to-back wins at Roscommon and Galway, both at around 2m on good ground; testing conditions were against him when pulled up at Navan in February; harder to excuse a poor run in yielding at Downpatrick.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2401-3 D

Last run: 73 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of his four bumper starts; won a 2m Tramore maiden hurdle in April; third in a Kilbeggan handicap following month; kept ticking over with a solid third in a Flat maiden at Roscommon; reverts to hurdling with a definite chance.
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6

(4)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Prove Yourself

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Tramore maiden hurdle winner in April has run well in defeat in handicaps in that sphere since; was also third in a Roscommon Flat maiden over 1m4f in July; this trip will suit better and he can run well.

12/1

2nd

6

28th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Prove Yourself

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Placed in three of his four bumper starts; won a 2m Tramore maiden hurdle in April; third in a Kilbeggan handicap following month; kept ticking over with a solid third in a Flat maiden at Roscommon; reverts to hurdling with a definite chance.

6/1

3rd

6

(8)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

20:08 Roscommon

Prove Yourself

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Fair hurdler, placed in bumpers before winning 2m Tramore maiden hurdle in April (yielding) and better again when third in Kilbeggan handicap following month; switches to Flat and possible place claims.

14/1

9/4

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 353-

Last run: 222 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Ex-Alan King, 0-9 on Flat, 0-3 over hurdles; went very close in a 1m6f handicap at Sandown a year ago; hurdles form is undeniably modest but chance has to be taken seriously on debut for Willie Mullins.
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1st

6

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:55 Tramore

Rakki

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: W P Mullins

Fairly useful hurdler last season, winning a Roscommon maiden; well held in handicaps, however; standout Flat run for Alan King when touched off in 1m6f Sandown handicap two years ago off 3lb higher; didn't appear to stay the extended 2m trip at Galway on his return to this discipline last time; opposable.

7/1

5th

18

(5)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Rakki

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: W P Mullins

Fairly useful hurdler last season, winning Roscommon maiden; well held in handicaps however, latest at same venue last month; standout flat run for Alan King when touched off in 1m6f Sandown handicap two years ago (Cock And Bull third); noteworthy jockey booking for flat return.

7/1

7th

8

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:48 Roscommon

Rakki

10st 12lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: W P Mullins

Won his maiden hurdle here in September (15.5f, gd-yld); creditable run when second in a handicap hurdle at Punchestown in November; disappointed both starts since, including when beaten 30l at Punchestown on return from break in April; sharper for that and tongue-tie goes on now.

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 63452-

Last run: 95 days

W: 11st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Placed in point-to-points; 0-7 over hurdles but ran well in a couple of maidens for Gordon Elliott and has looked a possible handicap winner for this stable; second at Kilbeggan in April; probably needs to raise his game to reach the money here
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6th

10

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Paul Collins

11st 5lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Brian M McMahon

Won a novice handicap at Galway in October but struggled since and was beaten 23l in a Galway handicap last time (2m6f, good).

25/1

13th

15

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:35 Galway

Paul Collins

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Brian M McMahon

Won a novice handicap here in October but struggled since and latest third was quite remote and in a claimer.

12/1

3rd

2

6th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:38 Roscommon

Paul Collins

11st 4lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Brian M McMahon

Won a Galway novice handicap in October (2m7f, yielding); but out of form since; has youth on his side but form is off-putting and carries 6lb more than Howdoyalikeherhome but would receive 9lb from that rival in a handicap.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: /5809- D

Last run: 181 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Fit from action on the Flat, fair third off a modest mark at Limerick on penultimate start; a long time since his sole win over hurdles; up against it in the circumstances.
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2nd

8

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Cork

Metamorpheus

10st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Andrew McNamara

Has mixed it between Flat and hurdles effectively this year, winning on the level at Sligo and only worn down close home in 2m Galway handicap hurdle on Saturday; obvious chance if turning out quickly.

11/2

2nd

22

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Metamorpheus

10st 0lb

T: Andrew McNamara

Second reserve; is 1-19 over hurdles but some decent efforts in defeat lately including on the Flat; 1lb out of the handicap; needs more.

Form: 58P-70 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
16-1 chance when winning this race by 10l last year from Clonbury Bridge; has struggled since then; finished with only two stragglers behind him at Tipperary.
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1st

4

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

15:40 Newton Abbot

Son Of Hypnos

11st 10lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Galway festival winner in 2024 but hasn't matched that level since and has been well beaten on four of his five starts for this yard this year, latest when a 16l fourth to Mi Sueno over C&D last month; remains with plenty to find with that rival despite better terms.

40/1

4th

1

19th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:15 Newton Abbot

Son Of Hypnos

12st 0lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

All downhill since winning over hurdles at Galway's festival of 2024; well beaten in three of his four runs for this yard and when third in April only five ran; visor added.

25/1

7th

3

11th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:17 Worcester

Son Of Hypnos

12st 0lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Won at Galway (2m, good) in July 2024; downhill thereafter, ending time in Ireland competing on the Flat; third of five at Exeter (2m; 33-1) on second start for this trainer but tough to fancy on strength of his other two efforts.

25/1

Form: 1496-7 D

Last run: 60 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Long-priced maiden hurdle winner early last season; unplaced in three handicap attempts between March and May; held by Paul Collins on Kilbeggan running; needs considerable improvement in first-time cheekpieces.
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3rd

4

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 148y

Class 3

18:50 Stratford

Half A Chance

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Irish challenger whose sole success came in a Limerick maiden on his hurdles debut in May 2024; placed five times last term and returns to this discipline after a couple of unsuccessful runs over fences this month; win record is offputting.

8/1

3

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 61y

Class 3

15:20 Cartmel

Half A Chance

10st 5lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Sole success came in a Limerick maiden hurdle in May 2024; placed several times since and made a promising debut over fences when fourth of 12 at Wexford (2m, good to yielding) 16 days ago; should win races but up against a serious rival here.

9/4

4th

2

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:35 Wexford

Half A Chance

11st 12lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Sole win came in 2m Limerick maiden hurdle two years ago; consistent placed form in handicap hurdles last year, well below best last month at Plumpton; straight into handicap company for chase debut and inexperience a concern.

20/1

Form: 2074-1

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Has taken a big hike in the ratings for a wide-margin for this rider at Downpatrick; further improvement is on the cards on account of that being his first run since last autumn.
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5th

1

13th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 120y

17:11 Tramore

Tell Us This

11st 9lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Andrew McNamara

Dual hurdles winner got off the mark over fences for the first time at the eighth attempt at the Galway festival (2m2f, good); 4lb penalty for that could prove pivotal and his overall form doesn't suggest that a follow-up is guaranteed; trainer won this race last year though.

11/4

1st

10

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:45 Galway

Tell Us This

11st 7lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Andrew McNamara

Two wins over hurdles for Gavin Cromwell; 0-7 over fences and has a tendency to jump left at times; ground conditions will suit but soundly beaten over hurdles on latest and others make more appeal.

18/1

5th

7

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:50 Sligo

Tell Us This

11st 3lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Andrew McNamara

Won a Tramore claimer comfortably in April and was a decent third in a Downpatrick handicap since for this yard; raised 1lb and can go well again.

6/1

Form: 3-P63

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden on the Flat, rated 50; placed over hurdles but the value of the form is questionable.
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11th

2

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 70y

Class 5

20:06 Stratford

Eyeeye

12st 0lb

J: Brendan Powell

T: Clare Ellam

Predictably struggled in good-quality Irish Flat maiden last month and is now 0-30 under all codes; has much more realistic assignment now back in a low-grade handicap hurdle for new stable but still makes only limited appeal.

33/1

17th

5

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 43y

19:15 Galway

Eyeeye

11st 12lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: Paul John Gilligan

Long-standing maiden in both codes; hard to fancy.

100/1

Form: 69-16 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Took a big step forward to win a Tipperary maiden hurdle in May; met trouble in running at Downpatrick last month; opening mark appears a shade harsh.
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5

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

15:10 Cartmel

Ballyearl

11st 4lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: L J Morgan

Pulled up on chase debut for Henry de Bromhead in June and sold for £800 after last month's down-the-field hurdle run; still has low mileage but needs a revival for new stable; upped in trip with hood refitted.

25/1

8th

6

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

18:39 Ballinrobe

Ballyearl

10st 11lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a Tipperary maiden hurdle last year; pulled up in a chase at Wexford last month; had an excuse (badly hampered four out) when well beaten at last year's Galway festival on his only handicap hurdle outing.

8/1

1

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

16:50 Wexford

Ballyearl

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a Tipperary maiden hurdle last year, and met trouble in running when held twice afterwards; tongue-tie added to hood for chase debut; bred for this game but is stable second-string and has been off nearly a year.

12/1

Form: 8-5668 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in five outings since Cork win in March; looks vulnerable at this stage, still 7lb higher than her winning mark.
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7

6th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

17:35 Wexford

Ciao Adios

11st 6lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Dual-purpose sort got off the mark over hurdles at Cork in March (2m) but has been unplaced since then and needs a major return to form.

25/1

11th

8

28th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Ciao Adios

11st 8lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Unplaced in five outings since Cork win in March; looks vulnerable at this stage, still 7lb higher than her winning mark.

33/1

8th

3

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:45 Cork

Ciao Adios

11st 10lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Form dipped when tailed off in a claiming hurdle at Roscommon earlier this week and her best efforts have come over shorter trips.

20/1

Form: 452-73

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Solid enough form in bumpers and maiden hurdles; made errors at crucial points when second at Clonmel last October; probably needed his return at Punchestown last month, better when third at Tipperary; makes handicap debut with a tongue-tie fitted; has plenty of weight.
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2nd

1

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 20y

16:00 Wexford

Leave In Secret

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Back to form with fine effort under positive ride in big field at Galway on latest; has gone well over this C&D before so obvious chance off the same mark as last time.

2/1

3rd

3

28th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

17:45 Galway

Leave In Secret

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Two-time winner over timber, including at this venue last September (16.5f, gd-yld); 0-5 over fences but hasn't run badly the last twice (trip too far on latest) and the handicapper is giving him a chance; likes it here and not dismissed.

25/1

4th

1

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

15:50 Wexford

Leave In Secret

12st 1lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: Thomas Gibney

Won a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle and a Galway handicap over 2m last year; some good chase runs in defeat since, including here; can improve from return effort; major step up in trip, but a player if staying.

9/1

Form: 001-41 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner belatedly got off the mark over hurdles at Fairyhouse in April; gave a sound display when fourth at Down Royal; underlined his late development in this sphere when beating subsequent winner Jerrari at Kilbeggan; that much younger rival is more appealing here
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12

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:51 Bellewstown

Malbas

10st 6lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Dual hurdle winner has won on the level at this track; however, his recent form has been poor and the blinkers will have to spark a major revival.

25/1

12th

2

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:40 Kilbeggan

Malbas

12st 0lb

J: Mr Finn Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Added a second hurdles win at Kilbeggan last summer (2m, good) off this mark; beaten 30l+ in all four runs this season (two over fences); drop into 0-100 category for the first time since his win is the one smidgen of hope.

18/1

Form: 598-51

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Gave a resolute display when winning at Sligo; meets stronger opposition here; second reserve.
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5th

7

(17)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Gowran Park

Navy Guitar

9st 9lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Diego Dias

Handicap hurdle winner for Adrian Murray at a modest level; off for 11 months and has never run on the Flat; first start for Diego Dias.

33/1

9th

2

11th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:40 Fairyhouse

Navy Guitar

12st 0lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Adrian Murray

Got off the mark in a Sligo handicap in June but has struggled a bit off a significantly higher mark since; not a bad chasing debut last time but needs more back to hurdles.

7/1

5th

3

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:26 Downpatrick

Navy Guitar

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Adrian Murray

Won a Sligo handicap hurdle over 2m2f in the summer and put a poor Galway run behind when a respectable fifth at Kilbeggan; tends to jump left but not ruled out on chase debut.

8/1

Form: 1-8227 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won a claiming hurdle in April and runner-up at the same level twice since then; below best latest and probably vulnerable in handicap company.
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10th

10

(11)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Must Meet Cecil

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Cian Collins

Five-time winning hurdler, including in a claiming event at this venue; not at his best for some time; well beaten in three Flat maidens this term.

16/1

11th

8

(14)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Must Meet Cecil

11st 7lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Cian Collins

Five-time winning hurdler; not at his best for some time; well beaten in two Flat maidens this term, including Bellewstown event in which Joe Cool was second.

20/1

6th

2

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

18:10 Clonmel

Must Meet Cecil

11st 13lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Five-time winning hurdler hasn't been at his best for some time; 17l behind in seventh at Kilbeggan last time; drop into 0-100 company for the first time may spark a revival.

12/1

25/1

Form: 55-486

Last run: 43 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Makes handicap debut after five maiden outings; form is not particularly convincing and his opening handicap mark seems a bit high.
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3

4th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 35y

16:30 Down Royal

Colvin

12st 0lb

J: Mr J F Johnson

T: S R B Crawford

Is 1-8 in points and was poor last time; maiden over hurdles but his best run came at this track last year; others preferred.

22/1

7th

4

16th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

15:55 Perth

Colvin

11st 4lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: S R B Crawford

Best of his six runs over hurdles remains the fourth of 18 in a Down Royal maiden (2m1f, good); hasn't kicked on from that in a big way.

7/1

16th

12

28th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Colvin

11st 7lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: S R B Crawford

Makes handicap debut after five maiden outings; form is not particularly convincing and his opening handicap mark seems a bit high.

25/1

Form: 51B4U- CD

Last run: 86 days

W: 11st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Won this race in 2021 and 10l runner-up to Son Of Hypnos last year; won a 2m5f handicap chase at Fairyhouse in January; absent since running over the banks at Punchestown in May; previous course form is an asset, but otherwise hard to fancy.
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10

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Clonbury Bridge

10st 13lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Won a couple of Fairyhouse chases last year (2m5f/3m) and handles goodish ground; last month's hurdling fourth probably a prep for this; can race close to the pace.

10/1

Form: 1565P- D

Last run: 155 days

W: 11st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Struggled when raised in class after a juvenile maiden hurdle win at Fairyhouse last November; others much preferred.
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9th

16

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Space Warrior

10st 0lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Thomas Mullins

No success since a juvenile maiden hurdle win at Fairyhouse in November 2024; has dropped a long way in the ratings from an opening mark of 111 and, although recent Ballinrobe effort wasn't convincing, previous Clonmel third under today's rider offers hope; 1lb wrong.

16/1

9th

10

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

18:39 Ballinrobe

Space Warrior

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Thomas Mullins

No success since a juvenile maiden hurdle win at Fairyhouse in November 2024; has dropped a long way in the ratings from an opening mark of 111 to 94; should enter calculations based on a third placing at Clonmel in April.

5/1

Form: 32/2-P D

Last run: 72 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner; placed in three maiden hurdles for Willie Mullins; questions to answer having been pulled up on stable/handicap debut at Wexford in May.
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12

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

18:42 Tramore

River Tara

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: C A Murphy

Bumper winner; placed in three maiden hurdles for Willie Mullins; questions to answer having been pulled up on both starts for this stable.

20/1

7

28th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

River Tara

11st 9lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: C A Murphy

Bumper winner; placed in three maiden hurdles for Willie Mullins; questions to answer having been pulled up on stable/handicap debut at Wexford in May.

16/1

1

17th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:00 Wexford

River Tara

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: C A Murphy

Bumper winner placed in three maiden hurdles at 16.5f-2m6f on good and soft ground for Willie Mullins, including a 4.25l third here (16.5f, yielding) behind a now 128 rated chaser; market should reveal plenty on stable and handicap debut after a 306 day absence.

5/1

Form: P0-P72 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Ran well over fences at Downpatrick a fortnight ago; long-priced second over hurdles at last year's festival; a long way best his best in two hurdle starts this year.
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6

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

14:46 Downpatrick

Wajaaha

11st 4lb

J: Anna McGuinness

T: Patrick J McKenna

Three hurdle wins; best effort this season was when just denied over fences at this track in July; not as good since and questions after being pulled-up on last two hurdle starts.

20/1

6

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

17:28 Downpatrick

Wajaaha

11st 2lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Pushed Lakefield Flyer all the way over 2m3f here last month but has since pulled up over hurdles at Galway and finished last of the four in a beginners chase; did face a tough task last time and this is more realistic.

10/1

5

15th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

17:00 Tramore

Wajaaha

10st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Patrick J McKenna

Maiden chaser last won in November 2022; went close in a handicap chase at Downpatrick last month off 104; pulled up over hurdles at Galway latest; likely up against it in this company.

25/1

Non-runners

Lygon Lad, Leahs Contessa, Pahlavi

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €89.30
Straight Forecast €65.51
Tricast €201.36
Trifecta €383.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rakki

The Irish Sun:

River Tara

POSTDATA:

Metamorpheus

TOPSPEED:

Clonbury Bridge

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Wajaaha