October 27 / 15.50 Galway

15.50

Heavy

Domino’s Handicap

  • Prize money: £8045.45
  • 1m 3f 180y
  • 16 runners
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Domino’s Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 31/2-8 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Should be sharper for a run at Listowel; probably need a bit further than this ideally and has plenty of weight.
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2

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:26 Listowel

Hamsiyann

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Dual Flat winner's sole success over hurdles came at the Cheltenham November meeting in 2024 when successful off 7lb lower (2m5f, good); beaten 31l in a quality Aintree handicap in April (2m1f, good to soft) when last seen over obstacles; run on the Flat at Chester wasn't too encouraging either.

16/1

16th

1

(13)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Hamsiyann

9st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: A J Martin

Met with heavy defeats in his two Flat races last term and hasn't lived up to expectations as a hurdler; 2024 was much more promising, including with his second in this race off 1lb lower than today, and it may be good a pointer to see how his two stablemates get on in the Chester Cup.

6/1

20th

15

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Hamsiyann

11st 2lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: A J Martin

Justified strong market support in 2m5f Cheltenham handicap (good) in November 2024; belatedly back to that sort of form when second of six at Newcastle (extended 2m4f, good to soft) in November but let down by his jumping when only a respectable fourth at Kempton (2m5f, good) over Christmas; drops back in trip for his first run since.

16/1

Form: 270567

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Was third in the Dante and generally kept good company in Britain; started brightly in Ireland in the spring; has plenty to prove at this stage; mid-division at Leopardstown last week.
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13th

14

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

War Rooms

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Gerard Keane

Third in the 2024 Dante and generally kept good company on the Flat in Britain; started brightly in Ireland last spring; has become disappointing; plenty to prove at this stage.

20/1

8th

3

(2)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:32 Leopardstown

War Rooms

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Third in the 2024 Dante and generally kept good company on the Flat in Britain; started brightly in Ireland in the spring; failed to sustain that form; struggled in two maiden hurdle runs in December.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: -45224 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Showed good form last year with a trio of wins from 1m2f-1m6f; knocking on the door this autumn with back-to-back seconds at Roscommon and Listowel before a credible fourth of 20 in a 2m stamina test at Naas.
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3rd

8

(6)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Granite Bay

8st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Showed good form in 2024 with a trio of wins from 1m2f-1m6f and runner-up in three of last four starts last term; plenty to take from seasonal return at Gowran in April when fourth to Holy See (1m4f, soft), rallying again late on; one to consider.

7/1

4th

3

(6)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Gowran Park

Granite Bay

9st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Showed good form in 2024 with a trio of wins from 1m2f-1m6f and runner-up on three of last four starts last term, final occasion over this trip at Galway in October; respected on return, market could prove informative to his readiness.

11/2

Form: 48-013 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
6-39 with three of those coming at this venue; returned to form when beating Granite Bay over this trip at Roscommon; another solid run when third at Listowel.
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8th

2

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Clear Quartz

10st 7lb

J: Miss N Fahey

T: Mark Fahey

Record of 6-37 on turf; best form at Galway, the scene of three of his wins; in contrast, he has a weak Curragh record, unplaced in eight visits; pleasing second at Leopardstown recently on seasonal debut; a reproduction would put him in the mix.

5/1

2nd

3

(4)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Clear Quartz

9st 12lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Record of 6-36 on turf with three of those at his beloved Galway; rounded off last year with midfield finish at that venue from a tough draw; handles the mud but usually needs the comeback run.

16/1

4

(18)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Clear Quartz

9st 11lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

6-39 with three of those coming at this venue; returned to form when beating Granite Bay over this trip at Roscommon; another solid run when third at Listowel.

7/1

Form: 2/2-90 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Long-priced C&D maiden winner in 2023; very lightly raced since then, and his best form since then has been over longer trips; well held both starts this year after lengthy absence
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3rd

9

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Minella Mate

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: John J Nallen

Bumper winner in June 2023 added a Galway Flat maiden later that summer; lightly raced since but ran well on AW when runner-up on penultimate start; disappointed as favourite in sole hurdling start in 2023.

11/1

5th

1

(9)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Minella Mate

12st 0lb

J: Mr A T Feeney

T: John J Nallen

Bumper winner two years ago was a long-priced Galway maiden winner following that (1m4f); lightly raced since but much-improved effort last month when flying home to take second over C&D; player off same mark.

3/1

Form: -51508 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in three outings since a maiden win at Limerick; might prefer decent ground; others preferred.
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4th

3

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:30 Ballinrobe

Denim And Diamonds

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Limerick maiden winner (on good ground) has failed to fire in two runs at Gowran this season, though this is more realistic than the Listed race she contested there last time; a drying track would aid her cause but needs to revive.

7/1

8th

5

(4)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

18:07 Gowran Park

Denim And Diamonds

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Sole success in Limerick maiden last June (1m4f, good); didn't really progress from that and finished well beaten both tries in Listed company last year; below best on seasonal return in a handicap here (1m4f, soft); this looks too demanding.

25/1

7th

5

(8)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Gowran Park

Denim And Diamonds

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Limerick maiden winner at this trip on seasonal debut last June (good) but faced some stiff tasks afterwards in search of black-type on softer ground and soundly beaten in Galway handicap (Granite Bay second) final start in October; ground remains a concern on comeback run.

8/1

Form: 602400 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Good record at this venue, one win and two seconds from three visits; it could pay to overlook his most recent runs, worth considering.
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7

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Mon Coeur

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Good record at this venue, one win and two seconds from three visits; it could pay to overlook his most recent runs, worth considering.

12/1

7

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Mon Coeur

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Good record at this venue, one win and two seconds from three visits; it could pay to overlook his most recent runs, worth considering.

12/1

19

(4)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 7y

16:20 Naas

Mon Coeur

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph G Murphy

Bumper winner who got his sole Flat win at the Galway festival two years ago; fine run back at Galway this year when second of 20 (2m1f, yielding); not a bad run at Killarney following that when behind Ragmans Corner and Pinot Gris but was well beaten behind a lot of these in the Irish Cesarewitch last time; needs more.

33/1

Form: -09551 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Has had a run over hurdles since beating Ehteyat at Roscommon; might not uphold the form on the revised terms.
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9th

4

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:20 Wexford

Ephesus

11st 5lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Galileo 5yo is a dual Flat winner and landed Limerick maiden hurdle last year; would have needed first run of the year when never a factor on chase debut at Kilbeggan; jumped okay but probably best watched here.

25/1

7th

3

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:40 Kilbeggan

Ephesus

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual Flat and a maiden hurdle winner at Limerick (2m1f, gd) last year; finished last season on a low note with a pair of underwhelming runs on the Flat and over hurdles; makes chase debut after 168 days off.

12/1

8

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Ephesus

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has had a run over hurdles since beating Ehteyat at Roscommon; might not uphold the form on the revised terms.

8/1

8/1

Form: 262431 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Was rewarded for her consistency (in the frame three times in a row) with last week's Gowran win; may be anchored by 8lb rise, though worth bearing in mind she ran a fine race in defeat over C&D at the festival.
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4th

4

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:53 Down Royal

Narlita

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: H Rogers

Only two wins from 29 starts, but placed 12 times; met trouble in running at Sligo last time, two early-season Curragh runs were encouraging.

10/1

6th

3

(5)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

15:58 Sligo

Narlita

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Had looked fairly exposed but found more improvement last term and has carried that on with two excellent runs at the Curragh this spring, latest when third behind two progressive sorts over 1m2f; ground not being as soft as she'd like is one concern, as is a poor strike-rate for one of her ability.

4/1

3rd

16

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Narlita

8st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Rewarded for her consistency with a Gowran win in October (1m4f, heavy) before signing off with close-up fourth at Galway; took the Irish Lincoln by the scruff of the neck on return when trying to make all, giving way late to finish fifth; step up in trip will suit.

12/1

Form: 653912

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner; got off the mark on turf at Listowel (1m6f, heavy) with a wide-margin win; backed that up with a fine second to Ephesus at Roscommon; may account for that rival in the rematch.
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2

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Ehteyat

11st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: M K Flannery

Three-time Flat winner has run well in defeat in maiden hurdles this year, including over C&D; below form in an Aintree handicap last time, but this isn't as competitive and he is one to consider.

4/1

16th

10

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Ehteyat

11st 4lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: M K Flannery

Three-time Flat winner; placed in three of four maiden hurdles at up to an extended 2m1f in Ireland this year but doesn't strike as being obviously well treated from an opening hurdle mark in the mid-120s.

33/1

3rd

3

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 105y

13:18 Down Royal

Ehteyat

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: M K Flannery

Three-time Flat winner returned with blood at both nostrils when pulled up at Tramore on hurdling debut; eyecatching third at Thurles next time when rallying and keeping on well; 8l second at Leopardstown early this month; room for improvement in his jumping.

8/1

Form: 5843-7

Last run: 65 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Flat winner; turned into a decent juvenile hurdler last season, winning once and was a close fifth to Puturhandstogether in the Fred Winter; likely needed his return at the Curragh in August and should strip fitter with a hurdles run under his belt; first time cheekpieces.
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Form: 4125/0 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D handicap in August 2023 and nearly defied a penalty two days later on heavy ground; also added a maiden hurdle next time; had been off the course for a time before a recent run in the Roscommon event won by Ephesus from Ehteyat.
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8th

6

(4)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Curragh

Granville Street

9st 6lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Hurdles winner is 1-11 on turf on the Flat; on long losing run but went close behind Kool One at Navan in April (1m5f, gd-yld); respectable efforts twice since but more needed to get head back in front; cheekpieces tried.

16/1

4th

12

(13)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Granville Street

9st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Almost added to his sole Flat win at Navan when beaten a neck in a three-way photo (1m5f, good to yielding); favourite off this new mark at Ballinrobe but could only manage fifth (1m5f, good to yielding); in the mix.

6/1

5th

7

(10)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Granville Street

9st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Only Flat win came over this trip at Galway in 2023 but went close at Navan last month, every chance in a three-way photo when beaten a neck (1m5f, good-to-yielding); 3lb higher but has his chance again.

13/2

Form: 597090

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
AW winner for Karl Burke in January; yet to prosper for this yard; poor run last week at Gowran.
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7

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

18:15 Cork

Northern Ruler

11st 8lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Has regressed sharply since winning on the Flat for Karl Burke and nothing positive to report so far over hurdles, including last week's handicap debut (33-1).

33/1

10th

11

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

16:45 Limerick

Northern Ruler

10st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: M D O’Callaghan

AW winner for Karl Burke early last year; regressive in turf handicaps; hinted at handicap potential at Naas in March on his third maiden hurdle start, beaten 28l in sixth behind a Willie Mullins-trained odds-on chance in a 20-runner contest.

10/1

6th

10

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Naas

Northern Ruler

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: M D O’Callaghan

AW winner for Karl Burke early last year; regressive in turf handicaps; has struggled in two maiden hurdle starts.

100/1

Form: /1000- D

Last run: 451 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner over this trip on soft last year; two fair runs over hurdles this year; good 5lb claimer.
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2nd

9

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 70y

20:10 Limerick

Chemdawg

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Oliver McKiernan

Sole Flat win in Roscommon maiden (1m4f, soft) in May 2024; 1-19 over hurdles, that win gained when making all to score decisively at Kilbeggan in April; second in course handicap hurdle on latest but tough mark back on Flat.

12/1

2nd

10

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

18:50 Limerick

Chemdawg

10st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

In good form; runner up here over 21.5f (soft); breakthrough win on latest at Kilbeggan (2m3f, gd-yld), making all to score decisively by 8l; raised 8lb but should make another bold bid; big player.

6/4

1st

15

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 50y

17:56 Kilbeggan

Chemdawg

10st 5lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Couple of placed efforts in November-December before going with no enthusiasm and being pulled up at Clonmel and Down Royal in opening 2026 runs; back on track with a 6l second at Limerick last time (2m6f, soft); needs to back it up and this is harder.

7/1

12/1

Form: 159716

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Went up 9lb for winning at Bellewstown; coped well enough with revised mark when sixth of 19 over 1m6f at the Curragh on latest.
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6th

11

(5)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Spanish John

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: P A Fahy

Both Flat wins last season were gained on soft ground; tailed off at the Curragh in May; no impression over hurdles last time; not one of the stronger contenders.

14/1

8th

8

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

16:30 Downpatrick

Spanish John

11st 1lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Two-time Flat winner; 1-18 over hurdles but that win came in August 2023; remains 1lb above that sole success and ordinary effort on the level on return from break on latest; others appeal more.

16/1

23th

27

(17)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Spanish John

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P A Fahy

Dual-purpose sort won twice on the level last season at Tipperary and Bellewstown over an extended 1m4f on softish ground; tailed off over hurdles at Fairyhouse when last seen and 3lb wrong.

40/1

Form: 0-7310 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
C&D winner on penultimate start, her first success since 2022 when trained in France; 5lb out of the handicap; some help that a top apprentice takes off 3lb.
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9th

18

(15)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Rain

9st 8lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Won a 1m4f handicap at Galway last year on soft ground but has form on good too; was well beaten on her Curragh return so needs much more.

20/1

7th

13

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Rain

8st 13lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Won off 6lb lower at Galway (1m4f, soft) last September but struggled off revised mark twice since; off since October and has tended to need her seasonal returns in the past; others appeal more.

12/1

17

(16)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Rain

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

C&D winner on penultimate start, her first success since 2022 when trained in France; 5lb out of the handicap; some help that a top apprentice takes off 3lb.

10/1

Non-runners

Thatwilldoso, Granns Boy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €57.30
Straight Forecast €41.85
Tricast €412.78
Trifecta €468.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ehteyat

POSTDATA:

Denim And Diamonds

TOPSPEED:

Mon Coeur

The Irish Sun:

Granville Street

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ehteyat