August 02 / 15.12 Galway

15.12

Good

BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £53636.36
  • 2m 6f 108y
  • 20 runners
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BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

Form: 245-12 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Won a 22.5f Ballinrobe maiden on debut for this yard in May; fine effort back in handicap company when a 0.5l second at Killarney (2m7f, soft); up 2lb and this is a deeper race but he has claims; preferred by Jack Kennedy.
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1

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Winning Smut

11st 12lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual-purpose two-time winning hurdler; won C&D maiden hurdle last May and added a Listed handicap hurdle at the Galway festival in August; well beaten off revised mark twice since; decent run on the Flat at Killarney 13 days ago, but more needed back over timber in new headgear combination.

12/1

5th

9

(3)

12th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 182y

19:40 Killarney

Winning Smut

11st 3lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: Gordon Elliott

No closer than 14l in three Flat maidens (for Michael Hourigan) and better known as a jumper, having won a Listed handicap hurdle at last year's Galway festival; could be dangerous off this low a mark.

7/2

8th

1

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 170y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Winning Smut

11st 12lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Gordon Elliott

Twice successful early in the season on joining this yard, notably valuable 2m7f Galway handicap (good); didn't feature in Pertemps Qualifier at Cheltenham in October and absent since; likes good ground so possibly best watched on return here.

20/1

Form: 6PF9-7

Last run: 29 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Has been out of form since winning a beginners' chase at Punchestown (16.5f, gd-yld) last October, though has been highly tried at times; unproven over this far and has questions to answer right now.
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8

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Cheltenham

Fascile Mode

10st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

A little in the doldrums before finishing second in a 2m6f Listed handicap hurdle at Galway in August and then ran well to be third in a chase at Sligo, though old jumping issues resurfaced late on; that part of his game will be tested around here in this big field and he might not stay the trip anyway.

20/1

1

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 27y

16:43 Sligo

Fascile Mode

11st 10lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Bounced back to form with a fine effort in a listed handicap hurdle at the Galway Festival in August; jumping has been an issue at times in this sphere and with a rating of 133, has a lot to find with Jesse Evans on the figures.

15/2

2nd

8

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Fascile Mode

11st 5lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Thomas Mullins

Has been out of form since winning a beginners' chase at Punchestown (16.5f, gd-yld) last October, though has been highly tried at times; unproven over this far and has questions to answer right now.

25/1

Form: 11226-

Last run: 93 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
Won 2m Wetherby novice in January and then finished a 2.5l second in a Grade 2 novice at Kelso (2m2f, gd-sft); ran respectably on handicap debut when last seen at Punchestown (23.5f, yielding) in May; that experience should stand to him now; interesting off 1lb higher.
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3rd

5

11th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

13:20 Aintree

Chart Topper

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Third in a Listed handicap over 2m6f at Galway (good) last summer; didn't enjoy much luck on next two starts (still in the lead when falling two out at Haydock in February) but he was well held in a big-field 2m5f handicap at Cheltenham last month; the cheekpieces worn on that occasion are discarded; still not fully exposed, particularly at 3m.

28/1

17th

13

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:40 Cheltenham

Chart Topper

11st 0lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

His four handicaps were over longer trips, notably when third at the Galway festival (extended 2m6f, good) last August; hampered and pulled up here in October, before falling in a narrow lead two out in 3m Pertemps qualifier at Haydock (20-1) last month; needs improvement and better luck but represents Willie Mullins and is far from fully exposed; first-time headgear too.

18/1

3

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

15:50 Haydock

Chart Topper

11st 13lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Kept on well for third in Listed handicap hurdle at the Galway festival (2m6f, good) in August; looked to be going okay when hampered soon after three out and pulled up sharply in a similar race to this at Cheltenham in October; off since; this soft-ground winner remains fairly unexposed for his top Irish stable.

11/1

Form: 1/1/0- C

Last run: 364 days

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Course specialist roared back to form in a Flat handicap here three days ago; has doubled up at the festival before but he is 10lb higher than when winning here in 2023 (16.5f soft) and was well beaten in this last year.
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3rd

4

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Teed Up

11st 10lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Emmet Mullins

Won this 2022 & 2023 and bids for third win on the back of a fine third of 20 in Connacht Hotel QR Handicap here on Monday, staying on well after not clear run; below best on flat here on Friday, questionable whether he'll turn out for a third time this week.

6/1

5th

3

(5)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:40 Galway

Teed Up

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Emmet Mullins

Six-time course winner bounced back to form with an excellent effort in the QR handicap here on Monday, beaten just 1.25l off 88; this trip possibly on the sharp side but loves it here and not discounted for place purposes.

9/2

3rd

15

(13)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Teed Up

11st 6lb

J: Mr B T Stone

T: Emmet Mullins

Course specialist, four of his five Flat wins and both hurdle wins here; highlight when a winning favourite in this race in 2023; scored at a more modest level at last year's meeting, despite almost falling when clipping heels in the dip; rash to ignore; good point-to-point rider claims 7lb.

12/1

Form: 2670-3

Last run: 34 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Last two wins have come over fences; back to form on return to good ground in a handicap hurdle at Uttoxeter (23.5f) in late June, staying on for a 5.25l third; 2lb lower here and should go well again as long as there isn't too much rain.
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4th

13

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Mousey Brown

10st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Five wins between hurdles and fences up to 3m; decent runs in defeat over hurdles and fences last twice so one to consider.

16/1

2nd

11

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Cork

Mousey Brown

10st 7lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Mare won four times in 2024, including a pair of hurdles; winless since, but creditable efforts over fences last twice including fourth of 16 in Mayo National; trip and ground okay and has a chance at the weights.

9/1

Form: 11707-

Last run: 91 days

W: 11st 4lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Last won off 119 in a listed mares' handicap at the Dublin Racing Festival in February; no impact off revised mark in three runs since, though shaped better than the result on latest; can't discount with Danny Mullins booked (on board for last three hurdles wins).
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8th

7

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Vischio

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Emmet Mullins

Won a valuable mares' handicap hurdle in February and some good hurdle runs since in defeat; ran a cracker back in this sphere in a valuable Naas handicap last time but has a bit to find today.

16/1

8th

7

(9)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Vischio

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Emmet Mullins

Won a valuable mares' handicap hurdle in February and some good hurdle runs since in defeat; ran a cracker back in this sphere in a valuable Naas handicap last time but has a bit to find today.

16/1

Form: 633-10

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Useful mare gained third win over timber in a listed hurdle against her own sex at Killarney in May (2m1f, yielding); struggled in a Tipperary Grade 3 latest and is 17lb higher than her last handicap win at Clonmel (2m4f, good); career best required.
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6th

12

9th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:10 Killarney

Stormalong

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: David Kenneth Budds

Her three hurdle wins includes a Listed hurdle at this meeting last year; hasn't matched that form in five starts over fences yet but is capable of better and returning to this track may help.

20/1

9

5th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 2f 22y

13:58 Thurles

Stormalong

11st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

Bumper winner; 128-rated hurdler, three wins including 2m1f Listed mares' event at Killarney last May; highly tried in chases so far; will find this assignment easier than when behind Jade De Grugy in 2m5f course Grade 2 in January; shortlisted.

6/1

4th

5

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 198y

14:15 Thurles

Stormalong

10st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: David Kenneth Budds

Bumper winner; 128-rated hurdler, three wins including a 2m1f Listed mares' event at Killarney last May; highly tried in chases so far, can win one but will need an easier opportunity than this.

16/1

Form: 8151-5

Last run: 68 days

W: 10st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 123

Form & Verdict
Finished 2024 in fine form, winning handicap chases at Wexford and Punchestown; rated 11lb lower over hurdles and shaped nicely on return from six months off at Ballinrobe in May; was fourth in this in 2023 off 8lb higher; could go well.
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3rd

3

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 95y

18:45 Kilbeggan

Watch The Weather

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: R P Cody

2-16 over fences but hasn't won since November 2024; excellent effort to finish a 5.5l third at Galway (18.5f, good) and filled the same position at Tramore (2m6f, good) latest when beaten 11.5l; frame claims again off the same mark.

9/1

3rd

3

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:05 Tramore

Watch The Weather

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: R P Cody

Dual chase winner was second over hurdles at Killarney in May and ran a cracker back over fences at Galway last time; looks a big player down 2lb and in grade.

5/2

3rd

11

2nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Watch The Weather

10st 0lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: R P Cody

Disappointing in Mayo National at Ballinrobe and held by a couple of these on latest Wexford fifth; crack conditional being on board will help his chance, and is back down to a nice mark.

14/1

Form: 2-1531 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 133

Form & Verdict
In fine form over fences and hurdles; has won two of his last four starts, a conditions hurdle at Down Royal and a beginners' chase on latest at Kilbeggan; decent efforts in handicaps at Haydock and Kilbeggan sandwiched between those wins; needs a little bit more off current mark.
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5

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Cork

Topgun Simmy

11st 6lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Had a productive time last year, winning a hurdle and two chases; stays this trip well, but has been off since last August and this looks like a prep for Galway, where he has run well before.

16/1

1st

1

18th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

2m 6f 125y

Class 3

14:27 Stratford

Topgun Simmy

11st 10lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Irish raider who won a small-field beginners' chase comfortably at Kilbeggan (3m1f, good) last month and was not disgraced in a valuable 2m6f handicap hurdle at the recent Galway festival; still unexposed over fences; commands respect.

4/5

9th

4

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Topgun Simmy

11st 9lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: John Joseph Hanlon

In fine form over fences and hurdles; has won two of his last four starts, a conditions hurdle at Down Royal and a beginners' chase on latest at Kilbeggan; decent efforts in handicaps at Haydock and Kilbeggan sandwiched between those wins; needs a little bit more off current mark.

12/1

10th
21
Grimaud

Form: 218-43

Last run: 57 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 121

Form & Verdict
First reserve; French Flat winner; won a Gowran maiden hurdle in March (2m, soft); beaten 22l on handicap debut at Aintree in April and this trip seemed to stretch him in a rated novice at Clonmel; others preferred.
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8

17th Jan 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 40y

13:20 Navan

Grimaud

11st 2lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

One of four for trainer; two-time Flat winner and maiden hurdle winner; creditable efforts in his last three handicaps, a 2l runner-up at Navan (2m5f, heavy) before staying on for a modest fourth in a Listed contest at Navan when 3lb wrong (3m1f, soft to heavy); third at Limerick last time when he could offer no more close home (3m, soft to heavy); can go well again but Kennedy chooses another.

12/1

12

27th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:20 Listowel

Grimaud

11st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a Gowran maiden (2m, soft) in March; has failed to fire in four starts since, twice coming up short in handicaps; best efforts have come on soft ground; probably needs rain.

10/1

10th

21

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Grimaud

10st 11lb

T: Gordon Elliott

First reserve; French Flat winner; won a Gowran maiden hurdle in March (2m, soft); beaten 22l on handicap debut at Aintree in April and this trip seemed to stretch him in a rated novice at Clonmel; others preferred.

Form: 073-14 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Won a Down Royal beginners' chase (19.5f, good) in May; below par twice since in a novice chase at Punchestown and a rated race on the Flat at Fairyhouse; returns to hurdling 4lb above last win; cheekpieces need to revive.
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14

31st Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:00 Galway

Baltic Bird

10st 9lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: William Durkan

1-7 over fences; best run since his beginners' chase win at Down Royal (19.5f, good) last year came when a 3.75l third at Wexford in May (2m, gd-yld); disappointed in Summer Plate at Market Rasen latest; runner up in the QR handicap on the Flat here in 2024 so not totally discounted in new headgear combination.

20/1

8th

8

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

14:45 Market Rasen

Baltic Bird

10st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: William Durkan

Useful Flat and hurdles performer who has gone 0-5 over fences since a winning start in May 2025 and he'll need to run better than he did in a handicap chase at Ballinrobe last time; however, a case can be made off this mark on best form; versatile trip-wise from 2m to beyond 3m.

9/1

Form: 27004-

Last run: 94 days

W: 11st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
One of three for yard; generally out of form in 2025 in chases and on the Flat; narrowly denied in this race last year off this mark and this may have been a long-term target so would be no surprise to see a revival; interesting.
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2

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 150y

16:58 Listowel

So Scottish

11st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Emmet Mullins

Dual-purpose sort is on a long losing run; in action on Flat and over hurdles since a good run over fences in the spring; blinkers added now; potentially interesting, though he needs to reverse Grand Annual form with Jasko Des Dames.

6/1

10

(5)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:37 Tramore

So Scottish

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Emmet Mullins

Dual-purpose sort is on a long losing run, well held in valuable 2m6f Galway handicap hurdle on latest; previous two Flat maiden runs were poor so seemingly fair bit to do off this opening mark but is unexposed in this sphere.

13/2

12th

9

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

So Scottish

11st 5lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Emmet Mullins

One of three for yard; generally out of form in 2025 in chases and on the Flat; narrowly denied in this race last year off this mark and this may have been a long-term target so would be no surprise to see a revival; interesting.

14/1

15/2

Form: /105-4 BF

Last run: 63 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner; highly tried to no avail after a maiden hurdle win at Punchestown in January; didn't jump fluently when last seen in a Listowel mares' hurdle in May; steps up in trip and makes handicap debut; respected given who trains her but others appeal more.
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13th

19

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Maughreen

10st 12lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Bumper winner; highly tried to no avail after a maiden hurdle win at Punchestown in January; didn't jump fluently when last seen in a Listowel mares' hurdle in May; steps up in trip and makes handicap debut; respected given who trains her but others appeal more.

15/2

4th

3

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

13:55 Listowel

Maughreen

10st 13lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Punchestown bumper winner on debut and winning return in a maiden hurdle back there in January this year; lost ground at the start in the Dawn Run at Cheltenham but was only a distant fifth in the Grade 1 Honeysuckle mares' novice hurdle at Fairyhouse last month; travelled well for a long way in that race and drop in trip here may help but gives weight to a rival with a higher rating (Royal Eagle).

2/1

3

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

13:55 Listowel

Maughreen

10st 13lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Punchestown bumper winner on debut and winning return in a maiden hurdle back there in January this year; lost ground at the start in the Dawn Run at Cheltenham but was only a distant fifth in the Grade 1 Honeysuckle mares' novice hurdle at Fairyhouse last month; travelled well for a long way in that race and drop in trip here may help but gives weight to a rival with a higher rating (Royal Eagle).

2/1

Form: 2230-1

Last run: 48 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 130

Form & Verdict
Stepped forward from seasonal return at Cork to score at Downpatrick (2m2f, yld-sft) off 124; up 6lb for that and has to prove his stamina for this trip in a harder race; chance if he stays (good chance he will on breeding).
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3rd

8

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 80y

19:07 Kilbeggan

Tonaghneave Well

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two-time winner over hurdles; rated 12lb lower over fences and deservedly so on the book; remains capable of much better.

8/1

9th

12

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 1f 24y

18:48 Roscommon

Tonaghneave Well

10st 4lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two-time winning hurdler rated 10lb higher in that sphere but that is for a reason; heavy defeats in all five chase starts and best form on good ground so the forecast rain is a worry; others appeal more.

18/1

8th

8

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Tonaghneave Well

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Useful hurdler, latest win came off 124 in handicap at Downpatrick in June; nothing of real note in five chase starts since, well beaten over 3m at Down Royal 195 days ago; needs a lot more after break, but hasn't been out of the first three in as many starts here.

16/1

Form: /631-U C

Last run: 86 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 124

Form & Verdict
Course bumper winner (16.5f, soft) got off the mark in this sphere in a 2m4f Fairyhouse maiden in April (form hasn't worked out); unseated on chase debut on latest at Tipperary in May; this looks a tough task on handicap debut.
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15th

14

2nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Butcher Hollow

11st 0lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Thomas Cooper

Course bumper winner (16.5f, soft) got off the mark in this sphere in a 2m4f Fairyhouse maiden in April (form hasn't worked out); unseated on chase debut on latest at Tipperary in May; this looks a tough task on handicap debut.

10/1

4

8th May 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 110y

18:42 Tipperary

Butcher Hollow

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Thomas Cooper

Bolted up on sole point-to-point start; bumper winner; consistent hurdler who got off the mark in Fairyhouse maiden (2m4f, yielding) last month; could develop into a fine chaser.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3120-3 BF

Last run: 89 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Started 2025 in flying form, winning handicaps at Ayr and Down Royal before finishing second off 135 in an Aintree premier handicap (24.5f, good); just 1lb higher here but needs to rebound from below par runs at Punchestown and Down Royal.
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3rd

2

10th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 5f 0y

13:55 Limerick

Timmy Tuesday

11st 4lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Joint top-rated in here at 126 but this two-time winner has not gone with any enthusiasm recently and has pulled up on his last three starts; big drop in grade here and blinkers go on; risky proposition.

3/1

10

2nd Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 0f 19y

14:25 Leopardstown

Timmy Tuesday

10st 8lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Gordon Elliott

Hurdle wins at 2m4f but career-best came over this trip when second in Grade 3 Aintree handicap in April (good); briefly tried chasing this term and pulled up on latest two hurdling attempts in testing conditions; hard to be confident in.

50/1

Form: 1U65-2 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 136

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner (Flat and jumps) is 1-7 over hurdles; beaten a head in a conditions race at Cork (3m, good) by a 143 rated rival three weeks ago; didn't jump that well that day and will need to improve in that department to take this.
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1st

1

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

18:47 Down Royal

Reverend Hubert

11st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Talented 8yo was well held when 8-1 (same price as Rocky's Diamond) in Galway Plate; easy winner of 3m conditions hurdle at Cork previously and won 2m handicap at the Curragh on Derby weekend (now rated 95 on the level); only third of five when favourite for this last year, but has improved in the interim. 

3/1

13th

12

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:40 Galway

Reverend Hubert

11st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: C Byrnes

2-4 over fences, though not seen in this discipline since well held in a Grade 3 at this fixture two years ago; he returns in excellent form, in recent weeks winning on the Flat (2m) and over hurdles at Cork (3m); could have a big run in him.

16/1

1st

3

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Cork

Reverend Hubert

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: C Byrnes

Smart dual-purpose type won a nice Flat prize over 2m a fortnight ago; came off worse in a couple of 3m clashes with Happy Jacky last year, but not by much, including when beaten a head in the corresponding race; relishes good ground.

6/1

Form: 1333-7

Last run: 55 days

W: 10st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Heavy ground maiden winner had excuses when beaten 23l on handicap debut at Punchestown (lame on right hind post-race); capable of better but may need softer ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Coral River

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Recent novice win was gained at 2m4f at Clonmel; however, worth bearing in mind that he also boasts useful form over this course and trip.

8/1

1st

1

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

19:12 Clonmel

Coral River

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Solid efforts in first three chase starts at Punchestown twice (16.5f, heavy) and last time when a close second at Fairyhouse (2m, soft); the third, fourth and fifth have won over hurdles and fences since; freshened up and big chance upped in trip (has placed form at 19.5f).

100/30

2nd

1

15th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 0f 55y

11:53 Fairyhouse

Coral River

11st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Gowran maiden hurdle win for Tom Mullins was gained over 2m; fair third in 2m3f valuable conditions race at Punchestown festival; third at same venue on chase/stable debut in November; runner-up there last month (form franked); sets a good standard.

5/2

18/1

Form: 110-04

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Two-time hurdles winner has beaten just two rivals home in his last three starts over hurdles, on the Flat and in a chase on latest; others arrive with more pressing claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(3)

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:00 Down Royal

Golden Temple

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Noel Meade

In excellent form over jumps before pulled up (made mistakes) on second Galway attempt; 1-19 record on the Flat is a negative.

8/1

7

2nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

14:55 Galway

Golden Temple

11st 9lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Has hit form with a chase win over 2m4f at Kilbeggan nine days ago and a belting run over hurdles (2m6f) here on Wednesday; every chance.

5/1

2nd

9

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:35 Galway

Golden Temple

11st 9lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Dual hurdle winner who got off the mark as a chaser five days ago in a 2m4f handicap at Kilbeggan; that was a narrow verdict and he's 5lb higher this afternoon, but he's clearly in good nick.

14/1

Form: 13255- D

Last run: 93 days

W: 11st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 128

Form & Verdict
Standout effort this year a 1.75l second to Aurora Vega in a mares' Grade 3 at Fairyhouse in January; not as good twice since and lacks big-field handicap experience; probably best watched after a break unless the market speaks.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:18 Tramore

Dream On Baby

10st 9lb

J: Miss M O’Sullivan

T: Emmet Mullins

A 132-rated hurdler has run well in defeat on the Flat several times including when third over 1m4f here on return last month; however, was poor over hurdles at Galway since and has to rebound; the hood worn then is left off.

6/1

12th

5

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Dream On Baby

11st 6lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

Last win came in a Listed hurdle in November at Kempton over 2m5f; some good runs after but was below form at Cheltenham; a decent Flat run last time at Tramore; considered.

15/2

Non-runners

Ambitious Fellow, Ad Caelum

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €235.95
Tricast €1829.31

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Maughreen

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Winning Smut

TOPSPEED:

Topgun Simmy

POSTDATA:

Mousey Brown

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