July 28 / 18.10 Galway

18.10

Good

Eventus Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Eventus Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 2

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Wootton Bassett colt cost 400,000euros as a yearling; was only narrowly denied in a decent Newmarket maiden (7f, gd-fm) on debut; likely to improve for that initial experience and he's the one to beat.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(3)

17th Oct 2026

Good

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

16:00 Ascot

Constitution River

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

3yo who won the Group 1 Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly (10.5f, good) in May and looked to be a superstar when following up by 3l in the Eclipse at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm); his two subsequent third placings in Group 1s have burst his bubble but those may not reflect the limit of his ability (hung left at Leopardstown last time); he's not written off.

6/1

3rd

7

(7)

19th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 1

15:35 York

Constitution River

9st 1lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Runner-up on debut last July and 5-5 since, posting Group 1 wins on his last two starts in the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly (10.5f, good) and the Eclipse at Sandown (1m2f, good to firm); he's never faced a rival as good as Ombudsman but was impressive when winning the Eclipse by 3l and has the potential to give the Godolphin horse a serious challenge.

11/8

1st

5

(3)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Constitution River

8st 13lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Ballydoyle colt who went close in a strong maiden on debut and is 4-4 since, most recently beating stablemate Hawk Mountain by just under 1l in the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly (10.5f); impressive at Chester the time before and that Listed form has worked out well; top on the figures, still improving to boot and represents a trainer who has landed this prize nine times, including with 3yos (among them a French Derby winner) in four of the last five years; duly much respected.

5/6

OUR TIP

Form: 9

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Well-bred Night Of Thunder colt was sent off 100-1 on debut at the Curragh nine days ago but the run wasn't devoid of promise; could do better now and may outrun likely odds.
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6th

7

(2)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Contrary To Law

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Been running well over 7f and may well be on the right side here from trap 2; unexposed.

12/1

6th

12

(18)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Contrary To Law

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Has improved for handicaps; won off 7lb lower at Fairyhouse (7f, good) and another solid effort off revised mark when a close fourth at Naas on latest; can give another good account but very wide draw not ideal.

7/2

4th

8

(8)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

Contrary To Law

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Needed every yard of this trip to justify strong market support on handicap debut at Fairyhouse a fortnight ago, getting up in three-way photo, still looking green; 7lb rise enough but this stiffer 7f should bring more out of him, major player.

15/8

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Wootton Bassett colt cost 110,000gns as a yearling; second foal; dam French 1m/1m1f winner (inc 2yo/Group 3; RPR 107), half-sister to 6f 2yo Listed winner Sivoliere, out of 1m Listed winner, is granddaughter of Coronation Stakes winner Sophisticat; seventh in a Naas barrier trial in May; probably best watched.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(9)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Daary

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

By a top sire; ran a promising race on debut at Galway over this trip on soft ground; should have improved enough from that to be more competitive today.

6/1

3

(1)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Galway

Daary

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Wootton Bassett colt cost 110,000gns as a yearling; second foal; dam French 1m/1m1f winner (inc 2yo/Group 3; RPR 107), half-sister to 6f 2yo Listed winner Sivoliere, out of 1m Listed winner, is granddaughter of Coronation Stakes winner Sophisticat; seventh in a Naas barrier trial in May; probably best watched.

13/2

Form: —

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Cheaply bought Far Above colt; sixth in a barrier trial; sent off at 100-1 and ran accordingly on debut at Down Royal (7f, good); looks more of a long-term project.
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1st

8

(9)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 5

16:08 Newcastle (AW)

Farabove The Limit

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: Phillip Makin

Ten races in all and on a roll recently with wins when upped in trip at Carlisle (1m3f) and Newcastle (C&D); he's been coming from off the pace and, despite scoring by just a neck last time, leaves the impression he has more to offer; a leading contender raised just 3lb since latest start.

11/4

1st

8

(4)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

16:35 Newcastle (AW)

Farabove The Limit

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Phillip Makin

Opened his account in Carlisle handicap (1m3f, good; Hey Havana third) last time on second run since being gelded and returning from a layoff; up 3lb but he ran creditably in both of his starts here and this extra furlong could help him progress again; player.

4/1

8/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Home-bred Siyouni colt; half-brother to winners Masoun (1m1f-10.6f; RPR 101) and Mashia (1m; 101); dam 1m1f-1m4f winner (inc Listed; 100); plenty of appeal on paper and yard's runners always respected here; keep an eye on the market.
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3rd

5

(3)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:42 Catterick

Masaban

9st 8lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Edward Bethell

Odds-on for his handicap debut when bolting up in Ripon (1m, good) in May; also chased home Beyond The Bar over C&D (good to firm) in July and he made all for a second success when scoring at Musselburgh (7f, good) 18 days ago; 3lb rise looks manageable and he's a contender.

11/4

1st

5

(4)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

18:20 Musselburgh

Masaban

9st 9lb

J: Sam James

T: Edward Bethell

Turf win gained in emphatic fashion on handicap debut over 1m at Ripon (good) in May; not so well treated now but he's run well back over 7f and 6f of late; likely more will be needed.

7/2

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Starspangledbanner colt cost 130,000euros as a yearling; sixth foal; brother to winners Symbolize (Group-placed 5f 2yo/7f; RPR 110) and HK Fourteen (5f-6f inc AW; 74); dam 7f-9.4f maiden (60), half-sister to Fillies' Mile runner-up Treatt; market should reveal expectations on debut.
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3rd

4

(3)

18th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 30y

16:20 Leopardstown

Spangled Sands

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Starspangledbanner colt finished runner-up on first two starts in maidens at Galway and Gowran before emphatic winner of similar Curragh contest last month, appreciating softer ground; type to continue improving and could play a role here.

11/2

7

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:05 Curragh

Spangled Sands

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Bumped into subsequent Futurity Stakes winner Constitution River on debut at Galway and might have met another decent sort at Gowran since; needs to take a step forward to win but should be involved again.

3/1

2nd

10

(3)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Gowran Park

Spangled Sands

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

A E130,000 yearling; no match for the front-running Constitution River on debut at Galway; however, finished well clear of the third (another wide gap to the fourth) and the form was franked by the winner in landing the Group 2 Futurity Stakes at the Curragh; tongue-tie fitted now.

7/2

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Calyx gelding is a ninth foal; half-brother to Australian 5.5f/6f winner Typically Brazen; dam placed 1m4f in France, closely related to 1m 2yo Group 1 winner Ultra, half-sister to 12.5f Group 3 winner Synopsis; probably best watched unless the market speaks.
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5th

10

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 100y

17:02 Gowran Park

Sunrise Angel

9st 3lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Second runner for yard; showed improved form to comfortably win a Cork handicap over 1m last time; got a 9lb hike for that and is up in trip but can go well if staying.

13/2

1st

5

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Cork

Sunrise Angel

9st 11lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Threatened in nurseries last season but not so good this campaign, though hasn't been helped by wide draws the last twice; handicapper relenting so don't wholly rule out.

16/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Starspangledbanner colt cost 155,000gns as a yearling; second foal; dam 1m2f winner (RPR 73), half-sister to winner Bell Rock (smart 7f-1m1f inc 2yo); out of 1m-1m2f winning half-sister to 1,000 Guineas winner Speciosa; hooded for debut but worth monitoring in the market.
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12th

10

(1)

26th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Newmarket

Utmost Good Faith

8st 10lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Stuart Williams

3yo who won at Epsom (7f, good) in July on final outing for George Boughey; one to watch in the betting but beaten a long way at big odds on his three runs for this stable.

50/1

13th

8

(9)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:25 York

Utmost Good Faith

9st 9lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Stuart Williams

Three wins for George Boughey this year but he has been well beaten at big odds in two runs for Stuart Williams; opposable despite the change of accessories.

50/1

12th

12

(14)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Utmost Good Faith

9st 5lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Stuart Williams

Won once in Ireland and three times for George Boughey, twice on the AW and in a 7f Epsom handicap on final start for that yard; later sold for 28,000gns; had always worn a hood (also effective in tongue-tie) but went in blinkers on stable debut at Goodwood recently and raced too freely up front; now goes in an eyeshield; bit risky.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta €5.10
Straight Forecast €4.73
Trifecta €19.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Constitution River

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Constitution River

TOPSPEED:

Constitution River

POSTDATA:

Constitution River

The Irish Sun:

Constitution River