August 03 / 17.30 Galway

17.30

Good

Fr. Breen Memorial (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

  • Prize money: £8289.26
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 7 runners
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Fr. Breen Memorial (Pro/Am) INH Flat Race

Runners: 7 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 1- D

Last run: 344 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Absent since making winning debut at Killaney nearly a year ago, despite taking keen hold; hooded on return and much more on his plate.
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3rd

7

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Murat

11st 4lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Peter Lawlor

Won bumpers at Killarney and Galway, almost a year apart, making all on latter occasion; beaten 17l by a smart horse at Naas on hurdling debut; took advantage of a mishap to El Cairos to win a maiden at Leopardstown; probably unsuited by soft ground when running poorly at Thurles two months ago.

25/1

4th

1

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 4f 99y

15:27 Thurles

Murat

12st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Peter Lawlor

Physically imposing sort; unbeaten in bumpers at Killarney and Galway, almost a year apart, making all on latter occasion; beaten 17l by a smart horse at Naas on hurdling debut; took advantage of a mishap to the highly regarded El Cairos to win a maiden at Leopardstown; ground was yielding then; big chance if he handles it soft now.

9/4

1st

6

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:30 Galway

Murat

12st 0lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Peter Lawlor

Absent since making winning debut at Killaney nearly a year ago, despite taking keen hold; hooded on return and much more on his plate.

15/2

13/8

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 2-1

Last run: 54 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo; runner-up on C&D debut last October (soft) and returned in fine shape to readily land 2m3f Sligo mares event in June on better ground; looks a smart sort in the making and Patrick Mullins prefers her to Doctor Steinberg.
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4th

1

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

18:35 Punchestown

Al Arrivee

11st 11lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: W P Mullins

Half-sister to Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo; runner-up on Galway debut last season and returned to win at Sligo last summer (good) before returning to Galway at the festival when finishing a clear second to the smart Murat; absent again since but clearly goes well fresh and top amateur rider booked.

12/1

2nd

7

3rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:30 Galway

Al Arrivee

11st 7lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Half-sister to Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo; runner-up on C&D debut last October (soft) and returned in fine shape to readily land 2m3f Sligo mares event in June on better ground; looks a smart sort in the making and Patrick Mullins prefers her to Doctor Steinberg.

13/8

1

10th Jun 2025

Good

2m 2f 96y

20:28 Sligo

Al Arrivee

11st 11lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Half-sister to the Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo; found one too good after being involved in a couple of bumping incidents when odds-on for a seven-runner Galway bumper on debut last October; winner scored on merit, but there was a 10l gap to the third who won her next start by a big margin; should be more mature now.

13/8

Form: 4-1

Last run: 79 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Just a hint of ability in three point-to-points but much better in two bumpers, beating a dual subsequent winner at Kilbeggan last time (2m3f, good) when needing every yard; cheekpieces fitted now dropped in trip.
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7

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 170y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Minella Emperor

11st 8lb

J: Mr M J O’Neill

T: Emmet Mullins

Won two bumpers on good ground last year; 0-6 hurdling but some good placings at up to 3m; tailed off in Pertemps Final at Cheltenham last time and yard look to have stronger contenders here.

16/1

23th

20

12th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Minella Emperor

10st 6lb

J: Mr M J O’Neill

T: Emmet Mullins

Won two bumpers on good ground last year; 0-5 over hurdles but minor honours on last four occasions; 6-1, second of 13 to Champagne Chic when upped to 3m for Haydock qualifier (good to soft) on handicap debut last time, renewing his effort but not nearly as strongly as the winner on run-in; not that straightforward but there's time for him to get his act together and cheekpieces (worn in two of his bumpers, not the wins) return.

14/1

2nd

7

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

15:50 Haydock

Minella Emperor

11st 3lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

Two bumper wins came on good ground, but he has run well over hurdles on testing ground, including latest 2m6f Thurles novice second; steps up to 3m for his handicap debut; a very interesting contender for his much-respected trainer.

11/2

Form: 3/2-1 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in first two starts, notably after year's absence when third at Clonmel in March; two months later considerably improved in beating subsequent winner Jisco Du Brem 11l at Ballinrobe when making most (good); respected although Patrick Mullins jumps ship here to Al Arrivee.
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9th

1

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 190y

16:15 Punchestown

Doctor Steinberg

11st 10lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Bumper winner has taken really well to hurdling, winning first three starts over a trip, notably Grade 2 Navan novice and Grade 1 Leopardstown contest (2m6f) at the DRF (beating Kazansky 8l) on heavy; much too keen and ultimately pulled up when favourite for Grade 1 Albert Bartlett on latest and hood now fitted; encounters much better ground now.

9/2

2

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 7f 213y

Class 1

15:20 Cheltenham

Doctor Steinberg

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

His bumper form was nothing to shout about but he's gone 3-3 over hurdles; it wasn't a strong Grade 1 he won at the Dublin Racing Festival (2m6f, heavy; won on good) but he bombed clear to win it by some 8l despite taking a firm grip, and his previous defeat of Thedeviluno looks all the better now; there's a nagging concern that his keen-going tendencies might come at a cost in this race, but other than that he's solid.

4/1

1st

1

2nd Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 6f 53y

13:15 Leopardstown

Doctor Steinberg

11st 10lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Four bumper runs, the first in 2024; after a year off, third at Clonmel last March; won at Ballinrobe in May; fairly tame effort at the Galway festival; made a bright start over hurdles at the same venue and looked smart when winning a four-runner Grade 2 event at Navan (2m4f, soft to heavy); form well franked by runner-up Thedeviluno at Doncaster.

6/4

OUR TIP

Form: 331- D

Last run: 105 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved on previous two bumper efforts to land 3-runner Market Rasen affair in April (good) for Don Cantillon; following month realised 25,000GBP at Goffs UK Spring Sale; this looks a tough ask on yard debut.
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3rd

3

5th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

19:47 Hereford

American Empire

11st 12lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Bumper winner who made the frame in his first two runs over hurdles before a disappointing effort at Fakenham (2m, good to soft) in October, after which he underwent wind surgery; returned from a break to finish a solid third over C&D last month and, still unexposed, may have more to offer now switching to handicaps.

6/4

3rd

2

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 53y

Class 4

17:30 Hereford

American Empire

11st 4lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Bumper winner; placed form over hurdles and he's had wind surgery since a poor run at Fakenham in October; has to be considered in this modest a race.

11/2

1

29th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

13:07 Fakenham

American Empire

11st 4lb

J: Theo Gillard

T: Donald McCain

Placed on both hurdling starts, more recently when second of five at Warwick (2m, good) this month; ought to give another good account here but his form isn't anything to get too excited about.

9/2

Form: 8-21 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had excuses when beaten favourite on Wexford debut last summer but reappeared when staying on to chase home ready winner Doctor Steinberg at Ballinrobe in May; went one better at Kilbeggan following month when showing battling attitude; type to keep progressing but by far his stiffest task so far.
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1st

5

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Jisco Du Brem

11st 9lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Jonathan Sweeney

Bumper winner last June; 0-6 over hurdles but has shown enough to suggest he can win races; beaten 16l when fifth of 15 over 2m3f at Cork latest; shaped nicely over 3m in Wexford novice previously so longer trip here a plus; chance.

7/1

5th

5

10th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 50y

15:50 Cork

Jisco Du Brem

11st 7lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Jonathan Sweeney

Bumper winner (good) is 0-5 over hurdles; kept on for a 17l third of 13 at Thurles on handicap debut (2m7f, soft to heavy); respectable enough third in a Wexford rated novice hurdle last time when well backed (3-1); weakened that day, so perhaps this trip can help; not dismissed.

10/1

3rd

5

10th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 0y

17:28 Wexford

Jisco Du Brem

10st 13lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: Jonathan Sweeney

Bumper winner (on good ground) is 0-4 over hurdles and rated 105; kept on for a 17l third of 13 at Thurles (2m7f, sft-hvy) on handicap debut latest; return to better ground a positive but needs more to take this.

8/1

Form: 2/41-3 CD

Last run: 81 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Had five runs in bumpers, winning on good ground at this meeting last year in 4yo contest; satisfactory staying on third on comeback run at Tipperary in May and later same month refused to enter stalls on intended Flat debut at same track; needs to improve plenty to play a major role.
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2nd

3

3rd Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

17:07 Leopardstown

Delta Force

11st 3lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: C Byrnes

Not a factor late on when well beaten on debut at Punchestown last month behind the disqualified Colcannon; likely to improve but may have a little too much to find.

10/1

5th

3

21st Feb 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 148y

16:55 Punchestown

Delta Force

11st 10lb

J: Mr A D Bustin

T: C Byrnes

Fourth foal; half-brother to winners Light Beam (UAE 1m1f; RPR 81), Clear White Light (2m-2m4f hurdle) and Daytona Beach (bumper); dam 7f-1m winner (inc Listed; 100) out of French 1m7f winning half-sister to 1m4f Group 1 winner Daliapour; nice mix of middle-distance sepped and stamina in his pedigree; probably best watched.

8/1

Non-runners

Stormin Tommie

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €12.80
Straight Forecast €11.60
Trifecta €119.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Al Arrivee

The Irish Sun:

Murat

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Doctor Steinberg

TOPSPEED:

Jisco Du Brem

POSTDATA:

Al Arrivee