July 29 / 18.05 Galway

18.05

Good

Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £15365.22
  • 2m 0f 110y
  • 20 runners
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Tote Guarantee, Never Beaten By SP Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £12.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 0P/1-3 BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 122

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced mare who was initially highly tried by Willie Mullins; hooded when making the most of a huge drop in class at Tramore (2m4f maiden) but ran miserably when odds-on at Kilbeggan; not easy to assess ahead of this handicap debut.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Venusienne

11st 9lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: W P Mullins

Lightly raced mare who was initially highly tried by Willie Mullins; hooded when making the most of a huge drop in class at Tramore (2m4f maiden) but ran miserably when odds-on at Kilbeggan; not easy to assess ahead of this handicap debut.

7/2

3rd

4

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 200y

17:42 Kilbeggan

Venusienne

11st 3lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: W P Mullins

Placed in a listed mares' hurdle in France in 2023; out of depth in graded races first two runs for this yard in March/April last year; justified short odds dropped to maiden company at Tramore (20.5, yielding) when last seen in October; big chance if in the same form now.

5/2

8

9th Oct 2025

Soft

2m 4f 73y

15:15 Tramore

Venusienne

10st 13lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Took second in French Listed hurdles debut on very soft ground; set tall tasks on her last two runs when 28l behind in the mares' novice hurdle at Cheltenham (2m1f, good to soft) and pulled up when weakened quickly in Fairyhouse Grade 1 novice hurdle in April (2m4f, soft to heavy); should be capable of taking this and is the choice of Townend in a first-time hood.

Evs

10/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 02/20- D

Last run: 364 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Had flashes of good form under both codes for previous yard, whom she left after finishing tailed off in this 12 months ago (went off too fast); lurks on a reasonable mark on just her second run for Joseph O'Brien; finished last in the first (1m maiden) but that was after a long break so could strip fitter now.
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7th

4

(6)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:25 Roscommon

Fratas

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Enjoyed a purple patch in 2023, winning five times on the Flat (and once over hurdles) for Mick Mulvany; fine effort when second in a handicap hurdle at Galway on her second run for this stable; heavily supported for a Flat handicap three days later; that run may have come too soon.

13/2

10th

7

(11)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Fratas

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Enjoyed a purple patch in 2023, winning five times on the Flat (and once over hurdles) for Mick Mulvany; solid run over hurdles here on Wednesday; won over 8.5f at this meeting in 2023, this trip is within her range and she's 4lb below her last success; player.

11/2

2nd

10

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Fratas

10st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Had flashes of good form under both codes for previous yard, whom she left after finishing tailed off in this 12 months ago (went off too fast); lurks on a reasonable mark on just her second run for Joseph O'Brien; finished last in the first (1m maiden) but that was after a long break so could strip fitter now.

10/1

  • Place: £5.00

Form: 608-33

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
First reserve; 0-5; placed in her first handicap at Wexford but fared less well at Limerick; perhaps the tongue-tie will help.
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10th

9

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

18:05 Kilbeggan

Emesteraye

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Has finished third in all three 2m1f handicaps to date on good ground; raised 3lb for her Galway effort last time when closing late on in a first-time tongue tie (retained); Dan King rode her that day but today sticks with Mysilverriverveale; shortlisted all the same.

12/1

3rd

21

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Emesteraye

10st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: Ross O’Sullivan

First reserve; 0-5; placed in her first handicap at Wexford but fared less well at Limerick; perhaps the tongue-tie will help.

3rd

9

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

16:45 Limerick

Emesteraye

11st 3lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Showed some ability in three maidens; solid effort on handicap/seasonal debut at Wexford, finished third despite showing a tendency to hang left; young mare, can improve.

6/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 22/17- CD

Last run: 102 days

W: 10st 10lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Fit off the Flat and she was quite a convincing winner of this 12 months ago off 7lb lower; raced only once over hurdles in the meantime.
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12th

9

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Cleopatras Needle

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: H Rogers

Dual-purpose mare whose last two wins have come over hurdles; ran respectably in that sphere when fourth in a 20-runner handicap at Galway a fortnight ago; second in two of her Flat outings this year but beaten 12l on the second occasion and appears held by Thegooseiscooked on running at Navan,

8/1

4th

13

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Cleopatras Needle

10st 10lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: H Rogers

Fit off the Flat and she was quite a convincing winner of this 12 months ago off 7lb lower; raced only once over hurdles in the meantime.

20/1

Form: /88-42

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Progressing and might have won on her handicap debut at Cork but for some interference (2m4f, good); this drop in distance isn't an obvious positive but one to bear in mind.
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5th

7

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

17:09 Ballinrobe

Bossy Bird

10st 10lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas Gibney

Might have won on her handicap debut at Cork but for some interference (2m4f, good); unable to get competitive back to 2m at Galway; always in rear when upped to 20.5f at Sligo last month; has a bit to prove now.

12/1

8th

6

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 148y

19:18 Sligo

Bossy Bird

11st 1lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas Gibney

Might have won on her handicap debut at Cork but for some interference (2m4f, good); unable to get competitive back to 2m at Galway, so return to longer trip a positive and don't rule out.

10/1

5th

18

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Bossy Bird

10st 4lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Thomas Gibney

Progressing and might have won on her handicap debut at Cork but for some interference (2m4f, good); this drop in distance isn't an obvious positive but one to bear in mind.

10/1

Form: 862-25 BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Only fifth when favourite last time but perhaps the ground was too soft having previously finished second in 2m1f/2m4f handicaps on quicker surfaces; after seven races there's scope for further improvement.
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1st

13

14th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 80y

18:15 Tramore

Simple Things

11st 2lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: J P Dempsey

4yo filly holds an experience edge; has placed in a couple of handicap hurdles and is rated 107; far from disgraced in decent mares' handicap hurdle at Galway last time out; big player getting lots of weight back in maiden company.

100/30

6th

16

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Simple Things

10st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: J P Dempsey

Only fifth when favourite last time but perhaps the ground was too soft having previously finished second in 2m1f/2m4f handicaps on quicker surfaces; after seven races there's scope for further improvement.

20/1

5th

11

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

17:48 Roscommon

Simple Things

10st 1lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: J P Dempsey

4yo filly is 0-6 over hurdles but has races in her; runner up in mares' handicaps at Bellewstown (2m1f, yielding) and Wexford (2m4f, gd-yld) the last twice; nudged up another 3lb and not sure she wants testing ground; chance if the forecast rain misses.

9/2

Form: 01PP-

Last run: 114 days

W: 10st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
1-6 in points; Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner but twice pulled up since then, latterly on handicap debut in April.
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4

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

17:09 Ballinrobe

Camlin Park

11st 3lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: John C McConnell

Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner just over a year ago (2m2f, good); best run since came at same track when just behind Theflyingbee and Cobra Queen, weakening late on over 2m6f; okay effort at Bellewstown 16 days ago; stable going well and must be shortlisted.

10/1

6th

13

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:35 Bellewstown

Camlin Park

10st 10lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Downpatrick maiden hurdle winner a year ago (2m2f, good); best run since an 8.25l fourth of 10 at Downpatrick on latest, weakening late on over 2m6f; drops in trip now, has been eased 1lb and stable going well; shortlisted.

17/2

4th

5

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Camlin Park

11st 5lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Pulled up twice after maiden win here last August; after a break, was huge price when running well at Galway, staying on to be 15l seventh in 20-runner mares' handicap.

10/1

Form: 3691-1 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 125

Form & Verdict
Had 50 days off before winning over fences in October and returning from 245 days away when narrowly following up in a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (2m3f, good; 6lb lower); a likeable type who should give this a good shot.
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2nd

5

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 180y

16:55 Killarney

Shes A Fine Wine

10st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Went up 9lb for a decisive success in quite a valuable 2m handicap chase at Cork in October; won a Downpatrick handicap hurdle after six months off in June before fading rapidly at Galway; first run off her new chase mark here and interesting to see if she is as effective back up in trip; definite chance if she is.

7/1

8th

1

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Shes A Fine Wine

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Had 50 days off before winning over fences in October and returning from 245 days away when narrowly following up in a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (2m3f, good; 6lb lower); a likeable type who should give this a good shot.

10/1

1st

1

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

14:50 Downpatrick

Shes A Fine Wine

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Henry De Bromhead

Best right-handed and on good ground; both hurdle wins have been after a layoff; two wins over fences last year, over 2m4f at Kilbeggan and when easily landing Cork handicap over 2m1f in October; chase mark is now 130.

9/4

OUR TIP

Form: 4117-0 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 7lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 120

Form & Verdict
Competitive form in 2024 and missed the following year; won two soft-ground handicaps for new yard earlier this year but she's fine on good and latest run at Bellewstown was after three months off; now visored.
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3rd

5

13th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 120y

17:11 Tramore

Missus Beeton

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: J P Dempsey

Bagged back-to-back mares' handicap hurdles in January/March at Down Royal and Leopardstown at 2m1f/2m3f on soft ground; form has dipped in three runs since, including when beaten 18.5l at Galway last time (2m1f, good); cheekpieces return and the tongue tie is new; one of the top rated over hurdles for this chasing bow but needs to bring her best.

8/1

9th

3

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Missus Beeton

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: J P Dempsey

Competitive form in 2024 and missed the following year; won two soft-ground handicaps for new yard earlier this year but she's fine on good and latest run at Bellewstown was after three months off; now visored.

25/1

11th

13

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Missus Beeton

11st 6lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: J P Dempsey

Good form for Shane Nolan in 2024; missed 2025; better again early this year for this stable, backing up Down Royal win with decisive 2m2f Leopardstown success; was 2lb wrong in a strong handicap at Fairyhouse at Easter.

14/1

Form: 145- D

Last run: 179 days

W: 10st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Just three runs over hurdles and won a Killarney maiden by 10l last August; made all in a 1m1f maiden last month when tried in first-time cheekpieces; could have a part to play.
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8

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

17:51 Wexford

Wonderfulwonderful

10st 8lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Won a Killarney maiden hurdle by 10l last August (2m1f, good); made all in a 1m1f Flat maiden last month in first-time cheekpieces at Ballinrobe in June; made her handicap hurdle debut at Galway last time (2m1f, good) when posting a disappointing performance; down 1lb but must bounce back.

10/1

10th

11

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Wonderfulwonderful

10st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: John C McConnell

Just three runs over hurdles and won a Killarney maiden by 10l last August; made all in a 1m1f maiden last month when tried in first-time cheekpieces; could have a part to play.

20/1

1st

2

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

17:55 Ballinrobe

Wonderfulwonderful

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: John C McConnell

Dual-purpose; has won over hurdles and in the first three in five of six runs on turf on the Flat; not beaten far in Listed hurdle at Musselburgh when last seen in January; rated 72 and worth a market check on return in first-time cheekpieces.

3/1

Form: 2551-8 D BF

Last run: 74 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Bellewstown maiden hurdle winner in April and following handicap run at Wexford looked too bad to be true; still lightly raced.
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11th

15

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Two Pair

10st 7lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Paul Nolan

Bellewstown maiden hurdle winner in April and following handicap run at Wexford looked too bad to be true; still lightly raced.

10/1

8th

2

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Wexford

Two Pair

11st 9lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Built on promising bumper and hurdle runs to score at Bellewstown last time after four months off (2m1f, yielding); kept on well that day; player on handicap debut for local trainer.

6/1

1st

14

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:40 Bellewstown

Two Pair

10st 11lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Paul Nolan

Promise in both bumpers and posted a career best when runner-up on hurdling debut at Clonmel in October (2m4f, yielding); decent fifth at Fairyhouse next time (2m5f, heavy) but her Limerick run last time was disappointing; chance if back to her best.

10/1

Form: /513-2 D

Last run: 67 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Ex-French; Fakenham winner on yard debut and even better since then, finishing third in a Listed hurdle before a near miss at Cartmel (2m1f, good; handicap debut); interesting runner for a British yard going great runs; first-time cheekpieces.
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12th

8

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Zahra Dodville

11st 0lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: James Owen

Ex-French; Fakenham winner on yard debut and even better since then, finishing third in a Listed hurdle before a near miss at Cartmel (2m1f, good; handicap debut); interesting runner for a British yard going great runs; first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

2nd

10

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 46y

Class 3

14:10 Cartmel

Zahra Dodville

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Sheehan

T: James Owen

Ex-French filly; scored easily on her debut for James Owen in 2m Fakenham juvenile hurdle in October and backed it up with a good third of 12 in Listed event at Newbury (2m) the following month; off since but yard continues to go very well so she must enter calculations.

9/2

1st

5

29th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 3y

Class 4

14:07 Fakenham

Zahra Dodville

10st 12lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: James Owen

Placed on hurdling debut at Fontainebleau (1m7f, very soft) in March and also showed clear promise (and a tendency to race too freely) on her other two starts in France; new trainer James Owen has booked Sean Bowen for this British debut; needs to be taken seriously.

Evs

10/1

Form: 28-974 D BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Useful form for previous yards; still early days with Charles Byrnes and perhaps went off too fast in maiden company at Kilbeggan (2m2f, good; favourite); often leads and dominating a field of this size won't be easy.
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3rd

5

6th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 193y

17:45 Sligo

Hillhead Runner

10st 13lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Bumper winner as a 4yo for former yard; 0-10 hurdling but just denied in C&D maiden a year ago; form this year not as good, fading tamely in mares' handicap at Galway last week; declining mark but still looks to have a bit to find.

9/1

13th

14

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Hillhead Runner

10st 7lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: C Byrnes

Useful form for previous yards; still early days with Charles Byrnes and perhaps went off too fast in maiden company at Kilbeggan (2m2f, good; favourite); often leads and dominating a field of this size won't be easy.

10/1

4th

2

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 160y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Hillhead Runner

11st 5lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: C Byrnes

Bumper winner for Peter Fahey and some solid efforts over flights last summer for Gavin Cromwell; cheekpieces tried here after an okay run at Downpatrick last time; should be a player in a tricky contest.

5/2

Form: P-7401 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Comfortably saw off Sea Of Doubt at Downpatrick two weeks ago (2m2f, good) but she went up 8lb for that and doesn't always follow one good run with another.
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8th

3

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Small Bucks

11st 10lb

J: Mr E P Powell

T: P E Collins

Has won two of her last four, over 2m2f (good) at Downpatrick and on penultimate at Tramore (16.5f, good); may be on a tough mark now and has stamina to prove for this trip.

14/1

8th

6

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Small Bucks

11st 9lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: P E Collins

Has won two of her last three starts; scored over 2m2f (good) at Downpatrick in July and went in again at Tramore (16.5f, good) two weeks ago despite not jumping fluently at times; should go well again off 5lb higher.

9/2

1st

4

14th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 80y

18:50 Tramore

Small Bucks

11st 9lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: P E Collins

Gained a second career win on penultimate at Downpatrick (2m2f, good); hiked up 8lb and soundly beaten in much deeper race at Galway; this is easier but has never won off this high a mark.

16/1

Form: 83-F31

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
It wasn't a strong maiden she won at Bellewstown (2m4f, good) but merits respect all the same as a handicap debutante from a top yard.
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5th

1

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:05 Bellewstown

Ardeen Joy

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Won a 2m4f maiden here last month, showing improved form; however, was poor in a 2m Galway handicap since so has questions to answer now; looks in need of further.

5/1

15th

6

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Ardeen Joy

11st 2lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

It wasn't a strong maiden she won at Bellewstown (2m4f, good) but merits respect all the same as a handicap debutante from a top yard.

8/1

Form: 122-43 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Finished well to finish second in this 12 months ago when only 1lb lower; could be glad to see the back of fences (0-3) and one to consider.
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3

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Billie Frechette

11st 11lb

J: Mr Finn Tegetmeier

T: Noel Meade

Had a good time last summer, winning on the level and over hurdles, second over 2m2f here as well; was reverting from three runs over fences when beaten 37l over 2m at Galway.

12/1

16th

4

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Billie Frechette

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Finished well to finish second in this 12 months ago when only 1lb lower; could be glad to see the back of fences (0-3) and one to consider.

20/1

3rd

8

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Billie Frechette

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose Flat winner; 1-6 over hurdles and rated 120; promise in first two chase attempts, earning a rating of 117; beaten 17l into second of 12 behind talented Supersundae here (22.5f, gd-yld) in April; 9l fourth of 10 at Killarney (2m5f, gd-yld) 22 days ago; leading claims.

2/1

Form: 891-42 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Point/maiden hurdle winner who ran surprisingly well on unfavourable terms at Clonmel last time (2m3f); unwise to take that form at face value.
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17th

12

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Crohan Lady

10st 11lb

J: Luke Burke Ott

T: Miss Elizabeth Anne Lalor

Point/maiden hurdle winner who ran surprisingly well on unfavourable terms at Clonmel last time (2m3f); unwise to take that form at face value.

20/1

2nd

6

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:20 Clonmel

Crohan Lady

11st 1lb

J: Luke Burke Ott

T: Miss Elizabeth Anne Lalor

Point/maiden hurdle winner has it all to do on these terms.

20/1

4th

7

10th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 65y

14:05 Cork

Crohan Lady

10st 13lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Miss Elizabeth Anne Lalor

Won a point and placed in a bumper; third on handicap debut at Thurles in February and bounced back to form in first-time cheekpieces when prominent throughout in winning ordinary mares' maiden at Tramore (2m, soft); got 5lb for that; has bits of form on good ground.

16/1

Form: 687-31 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Had lost her way but firmly back on track now and won comfortably at Tramore; back up 6lb in a deeper race but considered.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 26y

16:42 Kilbeggan

Splashing Out

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Eoin Griffin

Fairly exposed 8yo had been mostly chasing since last year, but has done well since reverting to hurdles this summer; up 13lb in total for pair of small-field handicap wins under positive tactics; fair run on the Flat last time.

6/1

2nd

10

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:18 Tramore

Splashing Out

10st 9lb

J: Ms N M Bradley

T: Eoin Griffin

Made all to win over hurdles here in May and bounced back from a poor Galway run to again make all to win a Wexford handicap hurdle six days ago; goes well here and should be a player but likes to get her own way in front.

12/1

1st

7

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

17:51 Wexford

Splashing Out

10st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Eoin Griffin

Has lost her way until comfortably landing an eight-runner Tramore handicap in May (2m, good); given an easy lead that day and couldn't back it up at Galway when tailed off (2m1f, good); needs things to go her way.

15/2

Form: 1614-1 D

Last run: 79 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 118

Form & Verdict
Dual bumper winner who beat 15 rivals in a Killarney maiden in May (2m6f); quick enough for this sharper test and dangerously unexposed now handicapping.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Samba Train

11st 12lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: E Bolger

Dual bumper winner and beat Poetic Twist by a neck in Killarney maiden hurdle over a little farther than this; only 6-1 for 20-runner 2m handicap at Galway, exited at halfway.

9/2

5

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Samba Train

11st 5lb

J: Joshua Halford

T: E Bolger

Dual bumper winner who beat 15 rivals in a Killarney maiden in May (2m6f); quick enough for this sharper test and dangerously unexposed now handicapping.

10/1

1st

3

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 100y

16:35 Killarney

Samba Train

11st 7lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: E Bolger

Dual bumper winner (on good and yielding) was fourth in Listed mares' novice over 2m on hurdling bow; pedigree suggests she's likely to stay.

2/1

Form: 70-222

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Stable won this in 2022 and 2023; this mare is 0-9 over hurdles but has finished runner-up seven times, including her sole handicap start two outings ago; looks handicapped about right but has each-way claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

9

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 26y

16:07 Kilbeggan

Astelia

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Often leads and has been runner-up in seven of her 10 hurdles outings; mark has been steadily declining, though, and tame effort in Galway handicap last time.

12/1

17

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Astelia

10st 4lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Stable won this in 2022 and 2023; this mare is 0-9 over hurdles but has finished runner-up seven times, including her sole handicap start two outings ago; looks handicapped about right but has each-way claims.

14/1

2nd

11

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

17:48 Roscommon

Astelia

10st 11lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

Has been runner-up in six of her eight hurdle starts but there was no improvement tackling a first handicap at Ballinrobe last time; needs to find a bit extra to get the job done.

7/1

Non-runners

Sea Of Doubt, Tingarran Express, You Make Me Smile

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €60.40
Straight Forecast €56.01
Tricast €762.20

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Samba Train

The Irish Sun:

Zahra Dodville

SPOTLIGHT:

Billie Frechette

POSTDATA:

Venusienne

TOPSPEED:

Samba Train