July 31 / 14.45 Galway

14.45

Yielding

Rockshore Refreshingly Irish Handicap

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 1m 0f 98y
  • 18 runners
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Rockshore Refreshingly Irish Handicap

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 483-63 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Last year's runner-up (off 82) has had a light preparation this time, albeit beaten favourite on both starts; eyecatcher at the Curragh in May and inadequate trip when third at Naas 8 days ago; back to optimum trip here and headgear combination tried.
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5th

4

(6)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Genuine Article

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gerard Keane

Only two wins from 22 Flat starts, placed nine times; below best on seasonal debut in Curragh event won by today's rival Key Witness.

16/1

15th

4

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Genuine Article

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gerard Keane

Consistent handicapper last season; last win came at Galway festival over 1m on soft in July; good effort over C&D when short head second in Irish Cambridgeshire in August; acts on all ground; last two hurdle runs of limited significance and should be fitter than most after them.

16/1

7th

3

(21)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Genuine Article

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Gerard Keane

Has a modest win record but usually runs well in defeat; won at Galway and fine runs since including in the Cambridgeshire here; 7f was maybe a bit too short last time but has to be considered back to 1m.

14/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 165-49 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Likeable 9yo whose best days have come at the Galway Festival, gaining third win here last year over 7f; encouraging Killarney comeback run earlier this month but faded tamely here on Tuesday; longer trip a concern here.
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1

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Imposing Supreme

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Gibney

9yo has won six races including one over C&D; shaped as though still retaining ability when runner up in higher grades than this at Galway and fourth at the Curragh; 2lb below last win and can go well.

9/1

10th

9

(5)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Imposing Supreme

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

Four of his six wins have come at this venue, two over this trip; ran another sound race when splitting Genuine Article and Titanium at the festival; a bit below his best in two more recent runs; could feature back at his favourite track with a valuable 7lb off.

11/2

3

(4)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 20y

16:30 Navan

Imposing Supreme

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

Four of his six wins have come at Galway and good second there last month; setting steady pace left him vulnerable at the Curragh on latest; rider's claim here a positive.

9/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: -00090 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Useful seven-time Flat winner (six in France); won off mark of 87 over 1m at Leopardstown (heavy) last October, yet to hit form this season, most recently here on Tuesday.
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10th

13

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Titanium

11st 4lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Eight-time Flat winner (all turf wins on soft or worse); small signs of promise five hurdle runs; took third in a Musselburgh maiden hurdle in November (2m, good to soft) but last of 16 on handicap debut at Naas (2m, soft to heavy) when last seen in this sphere; recent Flat runs have been middling.

13/1

10th

17

(20)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Titanium

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf (including a premier handicap here over 1m in November off 10lb lower); sixth in Irish Lincoln on return when 1lb wrong; race possibly came too soon when below that level over same C&D six days ago.

20/1

5th

5

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Titanium

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf (including a premier handicap over C&D off 8lb lower) ran a respectable race when sixth of 25 in the Irish Lincoln 13 days ago when 1lb wrong, beaten 8.5l; handles soft ground and these are calmer waters; in the mix.

11/1

15/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 211401 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Thriving for current yard, winning over this trip at Gowran (soft) and most recently at the Curragh 11 days ago, coming late to win going away in fillies' handicap; 9lb hike for latest so another career-best needed and wide draw hardly ideal.
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2nd

2

(1)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Pink Oxalis

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including this event; career best when landing a highly competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown in September; has run five times this season, only once showing her best form; two lesser displays since a creditable third placing at Gowran in April; 10lb higher than 12 months ago.

7/1

6th

1

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:23 Gowran Park

Pink Oxalis

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including over 1m at this track on soft in April; career-best when landing very competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown last September; stamina stretched here (9.5f) 11 days ago but beaten only 1l behind Rion Rubette when third over C&D on penultimate off current mark; contender.

8/1

5th

1

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Pink Oxalis

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including over 1m at this track on soft in April; career-best when landing a very competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown last September; not in the same form on first two starts this year; slowly away over 7f here last time, staying-on third was a decent effort in the circumstances.

5/1

Form: -00620

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won 7f maiden on soft ground for Harry Eustace at three; started 2024 season brightly before losing form; standout run this term when second at Leopardstown (1m1f, soft), well beaten on quicker ground since; wants rain.
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12th

3

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:28 Leopardstown

Bill Silvers

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Best run for this yard came at this venue last season (1m1f, soft); not as good in three subsequent outings and pulled up when last seen at Clonmel in September (blood at both nostrils); best watched on return.

16/1

1

(10)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

17:10 Clonmel

Bill Silvers

10st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: William Durkan

Won 7f maiden on soft ground for Harry Eustace at three; started 2024 season brightly before losing form; standout run this term when second at Leopardstown (1m1f, soft); well beaten on quicker ground at Ballinrobe before a solid fifth on soft at Galway.

7/1

5th

7

(3)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

14:45 Galway

Bill Silvers

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: William Durkan

Won 7f maiden on soft ground for Harry Eustace at three; started 2024 season brightly before losing form; standout run this term when second at Leopardstown (1m1f, soft), well beaten on quicker ground since; wants rain.

16/1

OUR TIP

13/2

Form: 152-57 D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner at this trip in Britain for Willie Haggas and encouraging enough runs in Curragh premier handicaps on both starts this term (good); more needed but not one to rule out.
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4th

4

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:03 Leopardstown

Retracement

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Won off 5lb lower at the Curragh last season (1m2f, yielding); not a bad run over that C&D on seasonal return but struggled upped to 1m4f there on latest; eased 1lb, cheekpieces go on and this shorter trip more suitable so not dismissed.

14/1

7th

9

(13)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Retracement

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Won off 6lb lower here in October (1m2f, yielding); handles quicker ground and should come on for pleasing comeback run over 1m2f here (good) last month, but has to prove he stays this far.

10/1

6th

12

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Retracement

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Fifth behind Apercu in this event 12 months ago; C&D winner on penultimate start last season, beating subsequent improver Fiver Friday; final outing over 1m4f was too bad to be true.

12/1

16/1

Form: 20-058 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose performer with four Flat wins, last two in C&D handicaps on successive October meetings in 2022/23 on heavy; improvement needed on recent efforts but handicapper giving him a chance; rain would suit.
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5th

2

(10)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

San Aer

10st 1lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Four wins to his name, including a C&D maiden success in 2021; last win was in 2023; fair form last year; no encouragement from this term's four starts

25/1

14th

11

(16)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

San Aer

9st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual-purpose; four Flat wins but last of those came in 2023; not a terrible effort on latest and now 2lb below his last success but the draw gods have not been kind here.

28/1

11th

15

(19)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

San Aer

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Ross O’Sullivan

No win since October 2023; promise on first two starts for this yard last October but two runs this season have not been good (very slowly away latest); others arrive in better form.

25/1

Form: 4020-6 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
AW maiden winner and ran a cracker in the Irish 2,000 Guineas in 2023 but hasn't repeated that form since; encouraging enough comeback run (after 258-days off) at the Curragh a month ago, staying on late after not clear run; down to an enticing mark and could go well.
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8th

6

(7)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

14:45 Galway

Quar Shamar

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

AW maiden winner and ran a cracker in the Irish 2,000 Guineas in 2023 but hasn't repeated that form since; encouraging enough comeback run (after 258-days off) at the Curragh a month ago, staying on late after not clear run; down to an enticing mark and could go well.

10/1

2

(9)

27th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Curragh

Quar Shamar

10st 1lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

AW maiden winner and ran a cracker in the Irish 2,000 Guineas in 2023 but hasn't repeated that form since although solid run in Naas Listed last year; reappears for new yard off much reduced mark (23lb below career-high) and interesting to see if new yard can exploit it.

10/1

9th
14 (12)
Solomon Coop

12/1

Form: -14301 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
AW winner in February and much improved on second start for current yard when 33-1 winner of 1m2f Fairyhouse handicap in May (yielding) under today's rider, relishing step up in trip to win with a bit in hand; up 13lb for that however so lot more needed here.
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14th

10

(11)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Cork

Solomon Coop

8st 12lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: M J Tynan

Scored at Fairyhouse (1m2f, yielding) in May off 66; handicapper took a dim view and raised him 13lb; has struggled off his revised mark in three starts since and assessor slow to relent; may be on a tough mark.

25/1

13th

4

(8)

21st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Solomon Coop

9st 12lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: M J Tynan

Twice out of the money since a 33-1 success for this rider at Fairyhouse in May; held by No More Porter on running at the Curragh 12 days ago.

25/1

6

(4)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Solomon Coop

9st 3lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: M J Tynan

AW winner in February and much improved on second start for current yard when 33-1 winner of 1m2f Fairyhouse handicap in May (yielding) under today's rider; well held by Imposing Supreme on Galway run.

14/1

16/1

Form: 1056-6 D

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Dual Roscommon winner last year (good/heavy) and encouraging seasonal return at the Curragh in March when staying on late (beaten 4.5l) on soft; absence since a concern and probably wants softer ground at this trip; draw not ideal.
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12th

1

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Curragh

Sea Eagle

10st 2lb

J: Danny O’Leary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Dual-purpose; two-time Flat winner in 2024 off 2lb lower at Roscommon over 10.5f (good) and off 3lb lower 7.5f (heavy); in process of running a big race on return from break when unseating in maiden hurdle at Tramore in April; could go well.

14/1

2

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:43 Tramore

Sea Eagle

11st 12lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Gerard O’Leary

Dual Flat winner (good/heavy) in 2024 is rated 82 in that sphere although ran nowhere near that figure in Dundalk claimer when last seen in October; previously runner-up in 2m2f Downpatrick maiden hurdle so entitled to respect on that run.

13/2

10/1

Form: 14148- CD

Last run: 270 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Something of a course specialist, last three wins coming over C&D including twice last year; absent since November but won on comeback over C&D at this meeting last year so has to be respected despite wide draw; prefers an ease in the ground.
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8th

2

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Clear Quartz

10st 7lb

J: Miss N Fahey

T: Mark Fahey

Record of 6-37 on turf; best form at Galway, the scene of three of his wins; in contrast, he has a weak Curragh record, unplaced in eight visits; pleasing second at Leopardstown recently on seasonal debut; a reproduction would put him in the mix.

5/1

2nd

3

(4)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Clear Quartz

9st 12lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Record of 6-36 on turf with three of those at his beloved Galway; rounded off last year with midfield finish at that venue from a tough draw; handles the mud but usually needs the comeback run.

16/1

4

(18)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Clear Quartz

9st 11lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

6-39 with three of those coming at this venue; returned to form when beating Granite Bay over this trip at Roscommon; another solid run when third at Listowel.

7/1

Form: 3-0886 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come at the Curragh; regressive so far this season and bad draw so not an obvious one but can't be ruled out.
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3rd

4

(13)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

No More Porter

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three wins have been gained at the Curragh; eight of his 17 places have also come at that venue, including a fine second there on his latest start; not guaranteed to produce his best form, though he managed a second placing here in 2023 on his only visit.

9/2

2nd

15

(11)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

No More Porter

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three wins have been here including one over C&D; was third on return over C&D but was poor at Leopardstown since so has questions to answer now.

18/1

13th

13

(15)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

No More Porter

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three Curragh wins have been over shorter; has run okay on occasions over this sort of trip but opposable on balance of form and draw not great.

20/1

Form: 4-2620 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f here last summer for Jack Davison off 73 and good run six days later over today's C&D; two good runs this term in Leopardstown handicaps but too keen on latest in premier handicap at same venue; slow-starter at times.
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3rd

2

(15)

21st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Artful Approach

9st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Stephen Thorne

Inconsistent this year; 1-17 record is a negative; on the plus side, he has tended to show his best form at this venue, runner-up here on three occasions.

12/1

4

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Artful Approach

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Stephen Thorne

Inconsistent this year; 1-16 record is a negative; held by Imposing Supreme on Galway run; has tended to show his best form at Leopardstown.

12/1

13th

4

(13)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

14:45 Galway

Artful Approach

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Won over 7f here last summer for Jack Davison off 73 and good run six days later over today's C&D; two good runs this term in Leopardstown handicaps but too keen on latest in premier handicap at same venue; slow-starter at times.

12/1

14th
19 (9)
Goin

Form: 433-06

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
First reserve; two 1m4f wins in Germany and Listed-placed over 2m; two moderate runs this term for current yard and takes a huge drop in trip here.
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5th

1

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 160y

19:42 Kilbeggan

Goin

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Two Flat wins in Germany early in his career, and Listed-placed; can be rated a possible future hurdles winner based on Punchestown fifth last month on handicap debut; slight reservation now on account of a suspicion that he might prefer a longer trip.

3/1

5th

16

7th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 12y

15:07 Punchestown

Goin

10st 8lb

J: Miss M O’Sullivan

T: A J Martin

Fair performer on the Flat (rated 68) and his latest two runs in that sphere have been fine; experienced rider on board for handicap debut .

15/2

15th
11 (17)
Earls

12/1

Form: 50-065 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Ten-time winner, last time off 87 at Haydock last year; was having only third start of the season when respectable fifth at Gowran last Saturday so don't rule out him finding a bit more.
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2nd

4

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:00 Killarney

Earls

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Wonderfully durable handicapper with 11 wins to his name, the latest being on his favoured soft ground at Roscommon in September; returned to form at that track two starts back, where he handled good ground, and fine run at Limerick (yielding) last month when narrowly beaten by an in-form 3yo; easier ground would be ideal, but still the one to beat.

7/4

2nd

8

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Limerick

Earls

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Confirmed a liking for the Roscommon track with last month's second; last September, that venue was the scene of the most recent of his 11 career wins; retains ability.

6/1

2nd

8

(15)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Earls

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Veteran loves it here; has won eleven times, including three over C&D, most recently off this mark last September; poor both runs this season, however, and not well drawn here.

22/1

Form: 110911 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Primarily an AW performer in Britain but has exploited lower turf mark last two starts with wins at Doncaster and Windsor on quick ground; this looks a lot more competitive but feasibly still nicely treated.
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5th

3

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

19:09 Carlisle

Bravo Zulu

9st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Won four times last term but he hasn't added to that haul since scoring at Windsor (1m, good to firm) around a year ago; did go close under Laura Pearson at Redcar (6f) off this mark in May, however, and wasn't beaten far when sixth in Newmarket handicap (7f) last time; sole previous attempt in this headgear was inconclusive (didn't stay 1m2f).

7/1

6th

5

(9)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:55 Newmarket (July)

Bravo Zulu

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Said to have run flat last time; tended to respond well to switches/removal of headgear in the past (back to cheekpieces from blinkers tonight) and won't mind coming back up from sprint trips, but Pontefract will need forgiving.

14/1

9th

5

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Bravo Zulu

9st 6lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Multiple 7f-8.5f winner who fared better than seemed likely when dropped to 6f at Redcar (good to firm; half-length second) last week; fighting chance off same mark.

7/2

16/1

Form: 21-050 CD

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won a weak C&D maiden at last year's meeting and absent until well held in Leopardstown handicap in June; better effort 15 days later in first-time tongue-tie at Down Royal when staying on late after not clear run but didn't count here on Tuesday in first-time cheekpieces.
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6

(9)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 20y

16:30 Navan

Flying Bay

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Andrew Kinirons

Won a weak Galway maiden last summer but 0-5 in handicaps since, twice well beaten at this year's Galway festival when cheekpieces tried (nor discarded); hard to fancy.

14/1

17th

16

(15)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

14:45 Galway

Flying Bay

9st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Andrew Kinirons

Won a weak C&D maiden at last year's meeting and absent until well held in Leopardstown handicap in June; better effort 15 days later in first-time tongue-tie at Down Royal when staying on late after not clear run but didn't count here on Tuesday in first-time cheekpieces.

16/1

13

(16)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Galway

Flying Bay

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Andrew Kinirons

Won a maiden over the extended 1m at this meeting last year but has been below that level in two handicap starts this term; cheekpieces need to have a reviving effect.

20/1

18th
20 (4)
Shigar

Form: 18-007 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; Navan winner last summer but towards rear on all three runs this term; handicapper relenting but remains opposable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(15)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Shigar

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: William Durkan

Navan winner last summer (1m) but form this year so far poor, stone last on both recent outings; hard to be confident in and wide draw a negative.

20/1

18th

20

(4)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

14:45 Galway

Shigar

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Second reserve; Navan winner last summer but towards rear on all three runs this term; handicapper relenting but remains opposable.

4

(8)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:25 Leopardstown

Shigar

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: William Durkan

Three wins at shorter trips, including 1m Navan success last summer off 80; two runs over same trip in May leave him with lots to find although senior rider now takes over from inexperienced claimer.

20/1

Non-runners

Goal Exceeded, Expound, Comfort Line

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €94.10
Straight Forecast €76.53
Tricast €788.63
Trifecta €1142.30

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Titanium

The Irish Sun:

Artful Approach

SPOTLIGHT:

Quar Shamar

TOPSPEED:

Comfort Line

POSTDATA:

Titanium