August 03 / 17.00 Galway

17.00

Yielding

Village Salthill Handicap

  • Prize money: £8776.86
  • 1m 0f 73y
  • 13 runners
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Village Salthill Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
17 (3)
Tilani

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 907-53

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Ran okay in C&D nursery on final start for Halford/Collins team; something to take from both Leopardstown runs this term (1m), keen and running in snatches when third; on a fair mark.
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8th

8

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Tilani

9st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Won at Newbury (1m, good) in May on third start for this yard and followed up when unpenalised at Yarmouth (1m, good) five days later; runner-up off this 6lb higher mark at Goodwood (1m1f, good to soft) last time, when outstayed, and he could play a leading role back down to 1m.

4/1

2nd

8

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

17:25 Goodwood

Tilani

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ian Williams

Ex-Irish gelding who has only had four runs for Ian Williams and won the last two, 1m handicaps on good ground at Newbury and Yarmouth; had no penalty last time and now 6lb higher, but he's on a roll; has won on soft.

3/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 8-1493

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Some promise in Britain for James Owen last season; changed hands for 15,000gns; won Ballinrobe maiden on yard debut but held thrice since in handicaps; questions to answer now.
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4th

10

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:25 Roscommon

Flying Fortress

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Enjoyed soft ground last year, runner-up over 1m at Galway, went one better on heavy at Listowel; below best this season until finding her form again when second over C&D in June; winner Thatwilldso has franked the form with Galway second and Sligo win; longer trip here should be fine and ground-versatile.

9/2

2nd

12

(2)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

19:30 Roscommon

Flying Fortress

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Enjoyed soft ground last year, runner-up over 1m at Galway, went one better on heavy at Listowel; below best this season; first-time blinkers failed to do the trick at Gowran.

14/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 5-7413

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has done well since entering handicap company, scoring over this trip at Gowran (soft) and fine effort off 9lb higher here on Tuesday, up with pace throughout when third (Gangsta Man fourth, Fiona Maccoul fifth and Sir Jeremy eighth) from a low draw; not claimer-ridden here and less favourable draw.
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9th

10

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Highbury See See

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Won handicaps over 7f and 1m on soft ground last year; this season hasn't gone to plan, but was fair fourth over C&D in May and third at Limerick in June; on a good mark if he can recapture form.

9/1

16th

10

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Highbury See See

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Andrew Slattery

Won handicaps at Gowran and over C&D last year, both with plenty of cut in the ground; some fine efforts in defeat this term including on good ground; needs a bit more but considered.

8/1

3rd

9

(10)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Limerick

Highbury See See

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Andrew Slattery

Both wins last year came on soft and heavy ground; fair fourth on good at Roscommon on penultimate start; uneven form this season; others preferred.

10/1

Form: 306288

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Winner at Down Royal on handicap debut last September (7f, good); uneven form this season and only midfield over C&D on Tuesday (not clear run) so improvement needed to reverse form with three of today's rivals.
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5th

12

(13)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:20 Killarney

Sir Jeremy

8st 9lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Noel Meade

Did well to gain third win when powering home to get up by a neck at Galway (1m4f, yielding) 20 days ago; up 5lb but this trip could suit on that evidence.

11/1

1st

16

(12)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Sir Jeremy

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Noel Meade

Gained second turf win at Roscommon in May (10.5f, yielding) off 4lb lower; has come up short twice since off revised mark but ran well off 1lb higher at this meeting last year over 8.5f so not dismissed stepped up in trip in first-time blinkers.

12/1

5th

9

(13)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

19:30 Roscommon

Sir Jeremy

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

Improved from seasonal/yard debut when scoring over C&D last month; well beaten at Gowran since.

7/1

Form: 4-7483

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Maiden had struggled a bit in handicaps over longer trips until much better back at 1m at the Curragh last time, only losing second late on; back further in trip here and one to consider from a good draw.
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10th

3

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

16:20 Navan

Pallatine Hills

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Placed only once from 14 starts; prominent for a long way when fifth over 1m at the Curragh last time.

12/1

5th

7

(2)

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Pallatine Hills

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Placed only once from 13 starts, may have needed a recent run after a break; not the most consistent type.

14/1

20th

7

(21)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Pallatine Hills

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

0-12 but has shown enough to suggest he can win races; should step forward from latest run after a break here over 1m, but hasn't got the kindest of draws.

12/1

Form: 2-4535 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Steadily improving for current yard, staying on after slow to finish third at Killarney and again slowly away (but every chance) here on Wednesday when 3l fifth of 10 on softer ground ground; drops in grade, Colin Keane takes over and better ground may suit but wide draw a negative.
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14th

8

(2)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Far From Dandy

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Stephen Thorne

No win on turf since September 2024; has run well in defeat in good handicaps this season, including fourth to Ribee in Irish Lincoln; also second to stablemate Jagged Edge at Naas; below-par last time in a Curragh race dominated by Pierre Royal and Booyea; drawn low.

10/1

10th

3

(7)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Far From Dandy

9st 8lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

No win on turf since September 2024 but running well in defeat in good handicaps this season and rider's 3lb claim a plus; had Booyea behind when runner-up at Naas last time (1m, good); in the mix again.

5/1

Form: 90-194

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Obtained plenty of experience at two; off the mark at Roscommon in May and similar level of form over C&D on Tuesday when staying on well after not clear run to finish fourth (short-head off Highbury See See); one to consider.
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4th

3

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Gangsta Man

9st 7lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Got up in the final strides over 5f here (good to firm) three weeks ago on his fourth start for this yard; he could have more to offer for this stable, especially back up in trip with his Irish wins having come at 7.5f/7f; respected up 4lb for last time.

100/30

1st

3

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 3

19:30 Hamilton

Gangsta Man

10st 0lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Jim Goldie

Short-headed on stable/seasonal debut at Musselburgh (5f, soft) in April; excuses at Newmarket (7f, good) next time and he returned to form when fourth of 14 at Thirsk (6f, good); one to consider back down in grade.

6/1

4th

11

(7)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:45 Thirsk

Gangsta Man

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jim Goldie

Well beaten at Newmarket last month (7f, good; has won at that trip in the past) but he failed to settle and didn't look at home on the track; prior to that he kept on strongly to go very close at Musselburgh (5f, soft) on his stable debut and he remains one to be interested in.

10/1

Form: 10-005

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won the valuable EBF Auction Series Final over 7f at Naas last year; out of form first two starts this term but much more like it over C&D on Tuesday when staying on fifth after short of room home turn; couple of today's rivals ahead then so bit more needed but good draw.
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7

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:19 Gowran Park

Fiona Maccoul

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won the valuable EBF Auction Series Final over this trip last year; has been regressive this year and blinkers replace cheekpieces.

22/1

14th

8

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:02 Listowel

Fiona Maccoul

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won the valuable EBF Auction Series Final over 7f at Naas last year; this season's handicap form has been disappointing in comparison.

12/1

3

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:55 Bellewstown

Fiona Maccoul

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won the valuable EBF Auction Series Final over 7f at Naas last year; bit underwhelming in handicaps this season but first of two recent runs at Galway not without promise; cheekpieces now tried and need to bring improvement (yard in fine form).

12/1

Form: 999000

Last run: 83 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
First reserve; huge odds for all his runs and has performed accordingly; 3lb wrong and hard to fancy.
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2nd

4

(3)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

17:40 Brighton

Highland Harvey

9st 6lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Gihan Arnolda

Only win came in a classified race in July; struggles to convert his chances but consistent at this level and was given a bit to do last time here.

7/2

3rd

2

(4)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Highland Harvey

10st 10lb

J: Mr Liam McGaffin

T: Gihan Arnolda

Got off the mark when landing a classified at Yarmouth (11.5f, good to firm) last month; third when favourite back in handicaps at Yarmouth and Windsor this month and should give another good account.

5/2

3rd

5

(8)

17th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:55 Windsor

Highland Harvey

9st 4lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Gihan Arnolda

Belatedly off the mark in a classified race over the extended 1m3f at Yarmouth (good to firm) in July; better form when third off this mark in a 1m6f handicap there 12 days ago and that gives him a shout.

100/30

Form: 379841

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Came good at the seventh attempt when landing Leopardstown handicap over this trip last month, making virtually all; 6lb rise seems plenty and unlikely to get such a soft lead here.
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1st

3

(7)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Electric Beauty

9st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Course winner; has been busy this year; fit from AW when winning at the Curragh (1m, heavy) in March; has largely remained in good form since, given a forceful ride at Roscommon (10.5f) on latest when finishing second; can go well dropped 1lb.

7/2

2nd

5

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

18:50 Roscommon

Electric Beauty

9st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Has been busy this year and was fit from AW when winning over 1m at the Curragh in March; touched off on her return there before disappointing when favourite at Gowran; has made the running on her two most recent starts; may find a few too good again.

8/1

3rd

6

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

15:58 Sligo

Electric Beauty

9st 4lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Been busy this year and was fit from AW when winning over 1m at the Curragh in March; touched off on her return there before disappointing when favourite at Gowran; fourth over this trip on AW last time after making the running, and not sure she wants to go this far.

14/1

Form: 553317 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
First four runs were on AW before improvement on turf debut when making most to win 1m Newbury handicap in June (good); again positively-ridden at Windsor last time when towards rear (although beaten under 2l): not the best of draws for a front-runner though jockey has been in fine form making the pace here this week.
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4th

8

(2)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:10 Southwell (AW)

American State

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ivan Furtado

C&D winner in April off a 2lb lower mark than today's and he raced wide when second of 13 at Wolverhampton (9.5f, AW) in July; drops back in trip with good claims.

11/2

2nd

3

(11)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

American State

9st 8lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Ivan Furtado

Dual winner at around 1m early in the year, latterly off 1lb lower, who's been this far only once (C&D last backend), when well held; offered more last time but stamina remains a worry.

12/1

4th

1

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:10 Wolverhampton (AW)

American State

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Returned from a wind operation in December with a C&D success in February; scored over 1m at Southwell in April too when just 2lb lower; not so good on his next three starts but this is an ease in grade and he can't be discounted.

7/1

25/1

Form: 575506

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has had plenty of chances and overall profile is regressive; of limited appeal.
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12

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Sottsands

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

16-race maiden, placed three times; inconsistent and needs to find extra to feature

12/1

12

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Sottsands

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

16-race maiden, placed three times; inconsistent and needs to find extra to feature

12/1

14th

3

(16)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

17:27 Navan

Sottsands

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Now 0-15 but recent efforts at around this trip give her definite each-way claims.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 571233

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Made all in first-time cheekpieces at Lingfield (7.6f, good) in May and he's backed that up with three solid placed efforts over 7f on turf; probably needs to improve to play major role but well-drawn; yard among the winners here this week.
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5th

1

(1)

23rd Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

14:45 Beverley

This Farh

10st 2lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: David Loughnane

Often front-runner who won at Leicester (7f, good) in April and over this C&D (good to firm) last month; bit below his best at Chepstow 17 days ago but soft ground may have been against him (also lost a shoe).

9/2

4th

5

(7)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 4

18:53 Chepstow

This Farh

9st 4lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: David Loughnane

In fine form since returned to turf this spring, winning at Leicester (7f, good) in April and at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) ten days ago; up another 3lb but this gutsy front-runner is a likely player once more.

13/2

Non-runners

Wizard Of Odds, Mother Mara, Casheldale Lass, Dance For Chester, Chica Guerrera, Real Petite

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Payout
Exacta €59.30
Straight Forecast €44.67
Tricast €309.51
Trifecta €325.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pallatine Hills

The Irish Sun:

Far From Dandy

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mother Mara

TOPSPEED:

This Farh

POSTDATA:

Pallatine Hills