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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10th

2

(8)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:05 Listowel

War Rooms

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Gerard Keane

A first win since 2023 when scoring by a neck at Ballinrobe (1m5f, good) in July; not beaten far in two runs since, latterly in a valuable handicap at Leopardstown a week last Saturday when nearest at the finish; definite chance.

15/2

8th

15

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Leopardstown

War Rooms

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Gerard Keane

Gained first win since 2023 with good attitude shown at Ballinrobe (1m5f, good), defeating today's rival Truth Be Told by a neck; not far behind third-placed Factual Fact when sixth at Killarney.

16/1

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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2nd

6

(5)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 196y

Class 2

14:05 Chester

Granite Bay

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Can front-run; reliable sort despite no win since September 2024, albeit with his form dipping slightly behind Holy See at Galway last time (favourite); first taste of this track needs to spark something extra from him.

11/2

7th

6

(3)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Granite Bay

11st 10lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Showed good form in 2024 with a trio of wins from 1m2f-1m6f; runner-up in three of last four starts last term; fourth to Holy See on seasonal return at Gowran in April (1m4f, soft); another solid display when third over 2m at the Curragh.

9/1

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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6th

2

(5)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:18 Galway

Clear Quartz

9st 10lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Six-time winner, with there of those gained over C&D; remains 3lb above his last winning mark at Roscommon a year ago (1m4f, soft); good second on seasonal return at Leopardstown in June (1m1f, soft); below his best since then, at the Curragh, this venue, and Tramore; last two outings have been at around 2m; good C&D record is a positive.

8/1

7th

3

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Tramore

Clear Quartz

10st 1lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Six-time winner is 6lb above his last winning mark at Roscommon in September (1m4f, soft); good second on seasonal return at Leopardstown in June (1m1f, soft) but below his best at the Curragh and Galway (2m1f, yielding) since then; slowly away and stumbled in that latest outing, which was a first try at a 2m+ trip; best form on softer.

6/1

14th

16

(10)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Clear Quartz

11st 5lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: Mark Fahey

Best form at this venue, the scene of three of his six wins; pleasing second at Leopardstown on seasonal debut; failed to improve his weak Curragh record (now unplaced on nine visits) a month ago; highly effective over the extended mile here, this trip may stretch his stamina.

50/1

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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5th

2

(3)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

13:59 Down Royal

Denim And Diamonds

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second runner for yard; is yet to add to her Limerick maiden win of last year; some decent runs in defeat this year including at the Curragh last time; needs more off 1lb lower but cheekpieces might help.

15/2

7th

2

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Denim And Diamonds

9st 10lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Yet to add to Limerick maiden win (12.5f, good) last summer; step in the right direction on latest at Ballinrobe (1m5f, yielding) when a 4.75l fourth of 8; shorter trip and faster ground here a plus and rider takes off a handy 7lb; not discounted.

14/1

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

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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13th

5

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

17:25 Down Royal

Ephesus

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

This year's struggles under both codes continued over hurdles at Listowel four days ago.

25/1

11th

1

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:42 Listowel

Ephesus

12st 3lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

1-11 over hurdles; failed to find his best form last season; fit from a chasing/Flat campaign; others have stronger recent credentials.

14/1

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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3rd

1

(2)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 77y

15:55 Bellewstown

Narlita

9st 11lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: H Rogers

C&D winner in 2023; both wins have come on heavy ground; some decent efforts in defeat this year; got little luck in running at Listowel; got going too late at Down Royal on Monday; big ask on these terms.

12/1

7th

4

(6)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

13:59 Down Royal

Narlita

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: H Rogers

Both wins have come on heavy ground; some decent efforts this year and was raised 6lb for a good run in Listed company; got little luck in running at Listowel a week ago and can do better; rain would help.

10/1

13th

3

(9)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:05 Listowel

Narlita

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: H Rogers

Only 2-32 and probably best to take latest 6l fifth at Listed level (1m4f) with a pinch of salt; the handicapper has put her up 6lb.

20/1

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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4

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:17 Listowel

Ehteyat

11st 10lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: M K Flannery

Dual AW winner whose Flat turf win came over 1m6f on heavy here last year; posted some good efforts in maiden hurdles last season but didn't appear to stay 2m6f in Ballinrobe handicap on latest; down slightly in trip here and handicapper giving him a chance.

16/1

12th

1

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

16:34 Ballinrobe

Ehteyat

11st 13lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: M K Flannery

Dual AW winner whose Flat turf win came over 1m6f on heavy at Listowel last year; posted some good efforts over hurdles last season, notably when third to El Cairos at Thurles; pulled up on last hurdle outing, but not discounted on return to this sphere after a break.

16/1

11th

3

(3)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Ehteyat

9st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M K Flannery

Dual AW winner whose turf win came over 1m6f on heavy at Listowel last year; back from hurdling campaign last season and stablemate of top-weight may just need this.

14/1

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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2nd

1

(15)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

15:57 Curragh

Granville Street

10st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Ciaran Murphy

Sole Flat win came in 1m4f Galway handicap three years ago; reasonable form on Flat in early summer, mixed form over jumps before a good effort in third over a longer trip at Thurles, 2.75l behind today's rival Glittering Gem.

14/1

5

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

19:11 Galway

Granville Street

11st 8lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Some good efforts on the Flat this year and not a bad return to fences last time when third in a Kilbeggan handicap; could get into the shake-up.

6/1

3rd

7

21st Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 180y

19:35 Kilbeggan

Granville Street

11st 3lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

His run on the Flat at Galway may have come too soon after a satisfactory hurdles run at the same venue (fourth in a 19-runner 2m6f event); lack of chasing experience is a concern.

10/1

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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10

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 135y

15:05 Listowel

Chemdawg

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Generally dependable this year, including when second in a Flat handicap at Limerick in June; has won two of her last four hurdle starts; could go well despite 7lb rise for Kilbeggan success.

8/1

1st

14

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Chemdawg

10st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Three decent runs since winning over C&D (gd-yld) in April off 8lb lower, two over hurdles and when second on the Flat at Limerick; ground may have been a bit lively back over hurdles at Ballinrobe latest; return to this C&D a plus, as is the forecast rain; chance.

15/2

5th

14

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Chemdawg

10st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Took a long time to win a race over hurdles but has been in fine form in recent months; deserved her breakthrough win at Kilbeggan; suffered interference when chasing home an easy winner at Limerick; transferred her form to the Flat when second at 25-1 in a 1m4f contest at the same venue; good chance off a light weight.

7/2

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

9

(13)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Spanish John

9st 6lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: P A Fahy

Dual-purpose winner whose last win came over C&D at this meeting last year; some decent hurdle runs since but latest Flat runs weren't so good; can do better getting back on soft ground.

12/1

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

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