August 03 / 15.30 Galway

15.30

Good

Lord Hemphill Memorial Handicap Chase

  • Prize money: £14628.1
  • 2m 2f 54y
  • 10 runners
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Lord Hemphill Memorial Handicap Chase

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Chase Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.20
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 11-133

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Progressive in handicap hurdles before winning a beginners' event at Kilbeggan; lost his chance at Killarney lat time with a bad mistake at the sixth; limited chasing experience for a race of this nature; his trainer has two other runners.
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15

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:15 Limerick

Aspurofthemoment

10st 8lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Progressive in handicap hurdles before starting life as a chaser with a win at Kilbeggan (2m4f, good) in June; lost chance at Killarney in July with a bad mistake at the sixth; snug winner from Arctic Fly in 2m2f contest at Galway on handicap chase debut; made mistakes in a conditions trace at Listowel; cheekpieces on now.

6/1

1

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 150y

16:28 Listowel

Aspurofthemoment

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Progressive in handicap hurdles before starting life as a chaser with an immediate win at Kilbeggan (2m4f, good); lost chance at Killarney in July with a bad mistake at the sixth; cosy winner on handicap chase debut at the Galway races last time (2m2f, soft); not suited by the conditions of the race but not ruled out.

7/1

1st

10

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Aspurofthemoment

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gavin Cromwell

Progressive in handicap hurdles before winning a beginners' event at Kilbeggan; lost his chance at Killarney lat time with a bad mistake at the sixth; limited chasing experience for a race of this nature; his trainer has two other runners.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 01PP-1 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 134

Form & Verdict
Smart hurdler won over fences at Killarney last summer; pulled up twice after, reportedly making a noise on the second occasion; made a winning return at Tipperary early last month with Aeros Luck back in fifth; holds a leading chance
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5

19th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:15 Limerick

Arctic Fly

11st 4lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Last season's novice chase campaign was cut short after two failures to complete; returned in good shape to win at Tipperary and backed that up with a second placing behind Aspurofthemoment at Galway; pulled up in Kerry National, Paul Townend aboard now; stamina doubt remains.

10/1

17

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 180y

16:23 Listowel

Arctic Fly

10st 12lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: W P Mullins

Last season's novice chase campaign was cut short after two failures to complete; returned in good shape to win at Tipperary and backed that up with a second placing at Galway; those races were over shorter distances; a question mark about her ability to stay effectively.

16/1

2nd

4

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Arctic Fly

11st 6lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Smart hurdler won over fences at Killarney last summer; pulled up twice after, reportedly making a noise on the second occasion; made a winning return at Tipperary early last month with Aeros Luck back in fifth; holds a leading chance

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 58703-

Last run: 121 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Two hurdle wins were gained over 2m4f; perhaps a chance that this stiff 2m2f will suit; this is a stronger race than the Wexford event in which he took third place four months ago; trainer also runs Jasko Des Dames.
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10th

6

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 180y

14:32 Killarney

Nas Na Riogh

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two-time winner over hurdles, including 2m4f novice here in 2024; not so effective a chaser, most recently dropping away tamely after forcing much of pace in 2m5f Kilbeggan handicap in May; blinkers now replace cheekpieces on hurdles return with a bit to prove.

16/1

10th

12

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:40 Kilbeggan

Nas Na Riogh

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two-time winner over hurdles; 0-10 over fences, best runs when third in pair of handicaps at Wexford and Galway last summer; struggled since but not beaten far when sixth at Tramore 26 days ago and return to good ground will suit.

8/1

6th

1

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:00 Tramore

Nas Na Riogh

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two-time winner over hurdles is 0-9 in chases; ran well when third at Galway (2m2f, soft) last August but out of form when last seen in November and needs to revive after a 141-day break.

9/1

Form: 2U1-U5

Last run: 4 days

W: 11st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 138

Form & Verdict
2-7 over fences; won a valuable novice handicap chase at Punchestown (2m4f, yielding); unseated at sixth in the Mayo National won by Galway Plate hero Western Fold; down in trip now after finishing fifth in Wednesday's big race; placed over C&D as a novice.
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4

25th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

3m 1f 0y

Class 2

14:20 Cheltenham

Sea Music

11st 2lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

Dual chase winner; ran well in handicaps during Galway Festival week and another respectable effort in the Kerry National, without suggesting he'll provide the answer to this.

20/1

5th

15

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 180y

16:23 Listowel

Sea Music

10st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

Won a 2m4f Punchestown novice handicap chase in May; made good headway in the Galway Plate before fading late; fourth over a shorter trip later in the week (Arctic Fly second then); previous jumping issues surfaced again at Killarney.

10/1

Form: 50-953

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Not at his best since second to the high-class Saint Roi in this race last season; was promoted to 133 as a result of that display; now 13lb lower and could be worth an each-way interest in the light of a return to form when third over hurdles at Kilbeggan last month.
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5th

8

26th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 111y

14:35 Galway

The Dasher Conway

10st 2lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Ran well over hurdles in July but well behind last time at Navan, that after a pull-up over fences; only 4-41 overall and opposable in a race of this nature.

25/1

5

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 165y

14:00 Navan

The Dasher Conway

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Two disappointing runs over fences since placed in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan in July; probably vulnerable to younger and less exposed rivals.

16/1

2

17th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:30 Tramore

The Dasher Conway

11st 10lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Mrs Gillian Callaghan

Not at his best since second to the high-class Saint Roi at Galway last season; was promoted to 133 as a result of that display; now 15lb lower, showed signs of a return to form when third over hurdles at Kilbeggan last month; slightly disappointing at Galway this year but is dropped in grade now and is a course winner.

9/2

Form: -3315F

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 129

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over fences at Punchestown in June; below that level when fifth in Tipperary event won by Arctic Fly; in touch when falling three out at Killarney.
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3rd

7

22nd Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

15:40 Perth

Aeros Luck

10st 13lb

J: William Maggs

T: Sandy Thomson

Another ex-Gavin Cromwell inmate who secured narrow win over fences at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) in June; 0-5 for this yard but February's close second of five at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft) on penultimate start was a creditable effort; stable in fine form.

7/1

3rd

5

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 14y

Class 3

13:10 Kelso

Aeros Luck

11st 10lb

J: William Maggs

T: Sandy Thomson

Hurdle/chase winner for Gavin Cromwell who has improved with each of his four runs for this yard, most recently close second of five at Musselburgh (2m, good to soft); that looked a warm little race and he's respected.

6/1

Form: -U0307 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 4lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Best known as a four-time winner at Tipperary; not at best there in race won by Arctic Fly and previously tailed off at Kilbeggan.
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6

21st Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:37 Killarney

Good As Hell

11st 0lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Six chase wins including this race in 2023; has been regressive this year and was poor at Galway last time; coming back here may help, though.

14/1

7th

12

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 54y

15:30 Galway

Good As Hell

10st 4lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Best known as a four-time winner at Tipperary; not at best there in race won by Arctic Fly and previously tailed off at Kilbeggan.

25/1

8

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 120y

14:18 Tipperary

Good As Hell

11st 3lb

J: Niall Moore

T: Philip Fenton

Four of her six chase wins have come at this track but she has been mostly well below her best lately and others appeal more.

16/1

Form: P-2224 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 140

Form & Verdict
Three-time chase winner; twice a beaten favourite over hurdles (much lower mark) since narrowly beaten by Aeros Luck in a 2 handicap chase at Punchestown in June.
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2nd

3

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:07 Killarney

The Banger Doyle

11st 4lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: John Queally

Much better chaser than hurdler, three wins include handicaps at Punchestown and Cork in 2024; long losing run since, but has shown himself in good heart on the Flat of late.

7/1

3rd

3

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

The Banger Doyle

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: John Queally

Bumper winner in 2020; best known as a three-time chase scorer, runner-up five times on the Flat (three times at Killarney, twice at this venue); probably ran close to his handicap mark when third in a 1m7f maiden at Leopardstown last month.

5/1

3rd

9

(13)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

The Banger Doyle

11st 7lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: John Queally

Bumper winner in 2020; best known as a three-time chase scorer, runner-up five times on the Flat (three times at Killarney, twice at Tramore); vulnerable in a race of this type at the age of ten.

8/1

Form: 96-281 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 132

Form & Verdict
Won a handicap chase off at Limerick in April and second to subsequent Galway Plate winner Western Fold in the Mayo National at Ballinrobe; struggled in Midlands National at Kilbeggan; found his form again when scoring off his lower hurdles mark at Ballinrobe 12 days ago.
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4th

4

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:07 Killarney

Drumgill

11st 2lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Seven career wins capped by 2m1f Listed handicap chase win at Fairyhouse last November; recent Kilbeggan runs over longer trips well below best, but yard has returned to form so could improve for this drop in trip, although yard have a more obvious contender in Gaelic Arc.

12/1

9

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 80y

18:32 Kilbeggan

Drumgill

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: John Patrick Ryan

Seven career wins but unable to make any impression behind Native Speaker at Ballinrobe or over 2m4f here last time; needs to up his game.

25/1

5th

4

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:12 Kilbeggan

Drumgill

11st 4lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: John Patrick Ryan

Very capable performer on his day over hurdles and fences; 3-19 in this sphere; soundly beaten in Mayo National latest but this shorter trip should be more his bag and is just 3lb above last win; not discounted but lots of rain would be a worry.

20/1

Form: 36U35- C

Last run: 93 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Hard to win with (1-21 hurdles, 0-7 chases)' appeared not to stay in 2m4f Punchestown festival event won by Sea Music; others have stronger claims.
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8

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:50 Sligo

Listentillitellyea

10st 13lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas Gibney

Maiden over fences and just 1-21 over hurdles; well beaten over fences lately and others make more appeal.

14/1

9th

5

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:45 Downpatrick

Listentillitellyea

11st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas Gibney

Has won over hurdles but is 0-10 over fences; good ground given as a possible excuse when tailed off at Ballinrobe back from an absence; same excuse given when tailed off in a Punchestown handicap last time (2m, good); down 4lb but others preferred.

16/1

Non-runners

Visionarian, Jasko Des Dames, Neveradullmoment, Cloughroe

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €27.30
Straight Forecast €31.86
Tricast €315.42
Trifecta €354.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Arctic Fly

TOPSPEED:

Jasko Des Dames

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Drumgill

SPOTLIGHT:

The Dasher Conway

The Irish Sun:

Arctic Fly