August 03 / 16.00 Galway

16.00

Yielding

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Ahonoora Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £53636.36
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Ahonoora Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1

Form: /81622 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Dual winner plus was third in a Group 2 in France over 1m4f in 2023; beat Hurricane Ivor at Tipperary in April and conformed that form on latest when a clear second in Naas conditions event over today's trip; cheekpieces now tried on top-weight; draw not ideal.
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8th

3

(7)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Ayr

Bravais

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Kavanagh

T: Ian Williams

Successful in France and Ireland; impossible to make a case on his five runs for Ian Williams but he'll probably come good again at some point and any rain wouldn't harm his cause.

20/1

11th

10

(8)

8th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 2

13:30 Chester

Bravais

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Ian Williams

Winner in France and Ireland, but has beaten a total of one rival in four starts on the AW since joining this yard; down another 3lb, but hard to warm to unless the market suggests otherwise; stable also runs Echalar; non-runner 4.10 Chester Thursday.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: -14244 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Fine stalwart has won eight races up to this trip and is best with an ease in the ground; held by Bravais on Tipperary run in April and again latest in Naas conditions event although has a better draw than that rival here and rider's claim a positive.
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12th

1

(11)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:12 Naas

Hurricane Ivor

10st 0lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won this race at a big price last year; will again be a surprise if he prevails; stable appears to have a better chance with Collecting Coin.

20/1

5

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Hurricane Ivor

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Eight wins including once over C&D; some fine runs in defeat since winning at Naas on return this term; probably found the ground a bit quick at Leopardstown last time; is better here too but rain would help.

8/1

6

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Hurricane Ivor

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Fine stalwart has won eight races, including seasonal return at Naas in March (7f, soft-to-heavy); below best of late but reduced mark now and soft ground so could improve on recent form.

10/1

Form: 36-801 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Loves it here, winning this race two years ago and back at his best when winning Colm Quinn BMW Mile on Tuesday under well-judged front-running ride; went close to completing this notable double in 2023 so has to be respected although mandatory 7lb penalty makes this a lot tougher; good draw.
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1st

4

(4)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Dunum

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Course specialist won this in 2023 and third in last two renewals; lacked a prep outing before his run here on Tuesday where he backpedalled tamely; draw has been kind for one with his run-style, but he's pushing on and looks opposable.

10/1

13th

4

(10)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Dunum

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Completed a four-timer when winning a 7f handicap here in 2022; won the 7f Ahonoora Handicap at the 2023 festival; made it three from six at this venue (also placed three times) when winning this event last year; third in the Ahonoora later that week; absent since last September; stiff task against that background, despite his liking for the track.

10/1

14/1

Form: 161038 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Balance of recent form has been over a mile but did win over this trip at Southwell last winter; returned from a break with creditable staying on eighth of 27 in Buckingham Palace Handicap at Ascot, after not clearest of runs; more needed.
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10th

5

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:39 York

Apiarist

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Kevin Ryan

Inconsistent sort who made it 1-20 on turf (that grass win came here in 2yo campaign) when well beaten at Royal Ascot last month; however, two starts ago he was a close sixth in the Thirsk Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) when he was denied a clear run, and he's not ruled out.

7/1

18th

12

(18)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Apiarist

9st 5lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Eye-catcher, amid traffic issues, in the Thirsk Hunt Cup last time; form over C&D comprises a respectable eighth (off current mark) in this contest last year and creditable third (did well having been hampered) later in 2025; still has a much better strike-rate on AW than on turf, however.

22/1

6th

4

(15)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 218y

Class 2

14:40 Thirsk

Apiarist

9st 7lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Kevin Ryan

Three fine efforts on AW to start the year but his run of good form came to a halt when well behind Blue Rc at Newcastle over Easter; acts on turf but has a much better strike-rate on AW; drawn widest.

20/1

13/2

Form: 23-133 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has reached another level this year, winning Irish Lincoln and close third in Doncaster equivalent in March and reappeared from a break with fine third to Dunum in Colm Quinn BMW Mile here on Tuesday under today's rider when handy throughout from a low draw; wide draw here over this shorter trip makes this tougher but definite player.
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11th

6

(18)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Orandi

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Got all the gaps down the inner when winning the big 1m handicap here on Tuesday, with seven of these behind; has loads of gears and likely to be ridden similarly from widest draw; 7lb penalty.

7/2

1st

12

(14)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Orandi

9st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Won the Irish Lincoln last season; attempted to bring off the double at Doncaster and produced a fine effort to finish third of 22 behind Godwinson; has failed to prosper since third to Dunum in this last year; however, he is 8lb lower now and should be at peak fitness after a Curragh prep-run in a race dominated by Pierre Royal and Booyea.

10/1

8th

5

(10)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Orandi

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Won the Irish Lincolnshire over C&D in 2025 but no joy since; midfield at Limerick on latest (1m, yielding) and remains 2lb above last winning mark; best form on easier ground than this; others appeal more.

14/1

Form: 7-0031 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Has won four times at 1m and gained first success at today's trip at Fairyhouse last month, off reduced mark; 7lb rise takes him back to near career-high so more needed; draw okay and stiff finish should suit.
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7th

5

(3)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

Blues Emperor

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Five wins between turf and AW for Johnny Murtagh; best effort for this yard came when fourth over 7f at the Curragh in April (soft), well held since; different headgear combination now tried.

14/1

12th

2

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Blues Emperor

9st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Five wins between turf and AW for Johnny Murtagh; best effort for this yard came when fourth over 7f here but has been below that level twice again since; blinkers added.

16/1

Form: 632212 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Holding his form well this season, winning over this trip at Cork and was finishing second for the third time when beaten 1/2l by Go Athletico in Scurry Handicap at the Curragh on latest; still-improving 5yo up to a career-high but one to consider from a good draw.
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9th

1

(12)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:35 Cork

Fort Vega

9st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Good form last season, winning C&D premier handicap (good) and second in the Scurry Handicap at the Curragh; matched that effort when beaten a neck in the same venue's Habitat Handicap on seasonal return in May; solid third over C&D before losing out to Suzie Songs in a three-runner Naas contest; has never run in a stakes race, worth a shot.

8/1

2nd

1

(1)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Naas

Fort Vega

9st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Better than ever last summer, winning Cork premier handicap (7f, good) and career-best second in Scurry Handicap at the Curragh; matched that effort when beaten just a neck by Headmaster in the Habitat Handicap back at the Curragh on seasonal return in May and following month fared best of those racing far side when third in repeat Cork bid; in fine form but stiff enough task conceding weight to a pair of less-exposed 3yo fillies.

9/4

3rd

2

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Fort Vega

9st 5lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Better than ever last summer, winning over C&D (good) and career-best in Scurry Handicap at the Curragh over an extended 6.5f in July; matched that effort when beaten just a neck by Headmaster in the Habitat Handicap back at the Curragh on seasonal return (6f, good); entitled to improve and he's in the mix off 2lb higher.

15/2

Form: 261129

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Has done really well since joining current trainer this year, winning at Naas and Leopardstown (beating Fort Vega) and good second in Curragh premier handicap; fast ground may not have suited last time; cheekpieces now tried and rider's claim a positive.
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5th

3

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Love Billy Boy

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gerard O’Leary

Four wins up to 7.5f and in varying ground conditions; was beaten a long way on return over 6f at the Curragh in March; can do a lot better today but others preferred.

12/1

9th

2

(4)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Love Billy Boy

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

Fine campaign last season included wins at Naas (6f, gd-yld) and Leopardstown (7.5f, good); excellent run off this mark in 1m premier handicap here (good) in June; below best when last seen at Galway in August; handles softer ground and could go well if he's fit.

12/1

8

(13)

3rd Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Love Billy Boy

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Has done really well since joining current trainer this year, winning at Naas and Leopardstown (beating Fort Vega) and good second in Curragh premier handicap; fast ground may not have suited last time; cheekpieces now tried and rider's claim a positive.

12/1

Form: 22-530

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo with just an AW maiden win but has been knocking on the door in valuable handicaps, notably Victoria Cup third of 17 at Ascot in May; just behind Apiarist in Buckingham Palace Stakes at same venue latest (first run for Amo Racing) so bit more needed on these terms.
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6th

5

(17)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Gleneagle Bay

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Stephen Thorne

Infrequent winner but got it done over this trip at Cork and was strong-travelling second in this last year; luckless run when sixth over 1m here on Tuesday and the 'champ' takes over in the saddle.

6/1

6th

5

(5)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Gleneagle Bay

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Stephen Thorne

Won on debut at Dundalk in 2024; ran well in top handicaps last season, including third in Victoria Cup at Ascot and second in Ahonoora over 7f at this venue; has taken a while to hit form this season; opened his turf account last month at the 15th attempt; up 7lb for that 7f Cork success.

10/1

Form: -90001 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Group 3 Curragh sprint winner a couple of years ago and was gaining first win since when landing valuable Scurry Handicap there last month off a much-reduced mark, coming from well off the pace to beat Fort Vega snugly; 8lb rise for that but still on an okay mark; first run at Galway and not sure this stiff 7f will suit.
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6th

6

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Go Athletico

8st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Adrian McGuinness

Last win came in last year's Scurry here over slightly farther; some good runs this season, but basically he's in the handicapper's grip; went back up 4lb for Galway second over 7f, not as effective over 5f when favourite here last time.

8/1

5th

1

(10)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Go Athletico

10st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nine-time turf winner, including a 6f Group 3 in 2023; has also won at Listed level and was once rated 108, so has dropped a long way; good efforts over this trip and 6.5f here recently and even better at Galway last time when a close second of 15 (7f, yielding); had things in his favour that day but should remain competitive off 4lb higher.

9/2

2nd

3

(11)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Go Athletico

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nine-time turf winner, including a 6f Group 3 in 2023; has also won at Listed level and was once rated 108, so has dropped a long way; inconsistent in recent years; has run well in two sprint handicaps at the Curragh lately.

10/1

Form: -59582 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Three wins in Spain in 2023; yet to score for current yard but placed in four Listed races last year and probably a career-best here on Thursday when strong-finishing short-head second in fillies' Listed race over this trip, having been short of room early in straight; big player if over those exertions.
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6th

3

(14)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Cork

Princess Child

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of four for yard; two wins last year included this race, which was run at Tipperary; went close in a Listed heat at the Curragh (1m, sft-hvy) in April but has beat just one rival home on her last two starts, most recently in a Listed over C&D on good; forecast rain a plus and no surprise were she to bounce back.

14/1

11th

5

(8)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:35 Cork

Princess Child

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Group 3 winner at Tipperary (7.5f, yielding) at the end of last summer; matched that form when second in 1m Group 3 at the Curragh in April (soft/heavy); below-par on her two most recent starts, including in a Curragh Group 2 event in which Carolina Jetstrean was second; might prefer an ease.

4/1

Form: -71874 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner at this trip including at Musselburgh in April; not at same level since though recent Epsom fourth a step in the right direction, despite not clear run; needs to find more.
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11th

1

(11)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:35 Carlisle

Persuasion

10st 2lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Made it 2-3 at Musselburgh when winning there over 7f in April off a 1lb lower mark than today's; beaten only 4l when seventh of 19 at York (7f, good) 11 days ago but stamina has to be a concern on just his third try over a 1m.

14/1

7th

11

(4)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:25 York

Persuasion

9st 7lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: David & Nicola Barron

Won at Musselburgh (7f, good) in April, making it 2-3 at the Edinburgh venue, and he's just 2lb higher today; can't be totally dismissed but this 9yo is inconsistent and was soundly beaten at Thirsk (7f, good) last time.

33/1

Form: 112212 D BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Front-runner in good form on AW and he's continued the good work back on turf, winning at Pontefract and Epsom (Friday's Goodwood winner Rhoscolyn third, Persuasion fourth); no disgrace when second to an improver over 6f at former venue latest; will need to break well from this wide draw.
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15th

6

(17)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Partisan Hero

10st 1lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: David Loughnane

Some good efforts over 5f this year but he has met his match in Group races won by Rumstar, Cover Up and American Affair on his last three starts and has it to prove in this company.

66/1

7th

6

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Goodwood

Partisan Hero

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: David Loughnane

6yo who has been campaigned over further for the majority of his career but he's been a progressive sprinter this season, finishing third in a Group 3 at Sandown (5f, good) on July 4 then runner-up in Group 2 at the Curragh (5f, good to firm) last time; however, this tougher race demands more.

20/1

2nd

5

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Partisan Hero

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: David Loughnane

British challenger a five-time handicap winner, most recently scoring off 92 at York in May; creditable first run in stakes company in a Sandown Group 3 last time when a 1.25l third behind the 110-rated Rumstar; that's solid form and Colin Keane keeps the faith; place chance.

12/1

Form: 568-09 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Dual 2yo winner in Britain and some decent runs in defeat last year for Charles Hills; well held both starts this year for current yard, slow to break latest; visor now tried.
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7th

1

(12)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Zabriskie Point

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills, at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings. took third behind Exceeding at Leopardstown in April; unplaced favourite at Gowran next time; runner-up to an in-form rival at Roscommon before fifth at Listowel; capable of getting in the mix.

4/1

5th

2

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Zabriskie Point

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and took third (0.5l behind Exceeding) at Leopardstown (7f, yielding to soft) in April; unplaced favourite at Gowran next time, but took the runner-up spot at Roscommon (7.5f, good to yielding); in the mix.

11/2

2nd

15

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Zabriskie Point

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and profited from a drop in grade when third at Leopardstown on his penultimate start; unplaced favourite at Gowran last time.

7/1

Form: 622103 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over this trip at the Curragh in May, okay run since at Ascot, most recently last of three in Naas conditions event when having to force it; blinkers now replace cheekpieces; others preferred although rider's claim a positive.
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3

(2)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Iceford

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Was 3.25l behind Glen To Glen over 6f on seasonal debut before winning a C&D handicap; not bad runs at Ascot and Naas after but was below form on soft at Galway; the various headgear is left off today and is a player.

9/2

15

(11)

3rd Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Iceford

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Off the mark over this trip at the Curragh in May, okay run since at Ascot, most recently last of three in Naas conditions event when having to force it; blinkers now replace cheekpieces; others preferred although rider's claim a positive.

20/1

3

(1)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Naas

Iceford

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Useful maiden form (including second to Storm Piece at Gowran) before off the mark on handicap debut over this trip at the Curragh in May (good) off 86; midfield in near-side group in Britannia Stakes at Ascot latest; more needed.

13/2

Non-runners

Laugh A Minute, Barbapapa, Merisi Diamond

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €31.10
Straight Forecast €24.53
Tricast €76.93
Trifecta €128.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Princess Child

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Partisan Hero

TOPSPEED:

Love Billy Boy

The Irish Sun:

Princess Child

POSTDATA:

Partisan Hero