July 30 / 17.05 Galway

17.05

Yielding

Rockshore Refreshingly Irish Handicap

  • Prize money: £10243.48
  • 1m 0f 98y
  • 13 runners
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Rockshore Refreshingly Irish Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Sunny

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 8-4847 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
AW and turf winner; 12lb higher than for her turf win; a staying-on seventh in the 8.15 on Tuesday; held by San Aer on that running.
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15th

9

(18)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:10 Navan

Cala Bonita

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Matthew J Smith

The ground was good to yielding when winning over Galway's extended 1m in July; could have run better at Dundalk as she has form there, but wouldn't put a line through her.

12/1

9th

13

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Cala Bonita

8st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Matthew J Smith

Boasts C&D form figures of 211; roared back to form with a win over 8.5f (yld-sft) at the Galway festival on latest; 7lb rise makes things tougher and this is harder but has to be respected given her fine record at this venue.

5/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 406233 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Placed in three consecutive 1m handicaps lately; closely matched with No More Porter on Gowran running five days ago; missed an engagement on Tuesday.
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4th

13

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:10 Navan

Zaraahmando

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Four consecutive places, the latest from a good draw when second to Cala Bonita at Galway (yielding to soft); looks on the right sort of mark but his stable couldn't be in better form.

10/1

2nd

11

(3)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Zaraahmando

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Placed in three consecutive 1m handicaps lately; closely matched with No More Porter on Gowran running five days ago; missed an engagement on Tuesday.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £5.70

Form: -00222 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Durable handicapper with 11 wins to his name, the latest being on his favoured soft ground at Roscommon last September; has notched three consecutive seconds since May; concerning that he has been unplaced in seven Galway attempts.
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11th

4

(11)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Earls

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

His win in last year's renewal on soft ground was his third C&D success; placed in his previous four starts before a rare below-par effort here last time; getting on in years, but could easily bounce back.

10/1

7th

3

(3)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Earls

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

C&D winner; knocking on the door in recent starts; beaten 2.5l when third at Galway on latest; runner up over C&D in May off 2lb lower; frame claims again, especially if it rains.

15/2

3rd

9

(7)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Earls

9st 2lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Durable handicapper with 11 wins to his name, the latest being on his favoured soft ground at Roscommon last September; has notched three consecutive seconds since May; concerning that he has been unplaced in seven Galway attempts.

10/1

10/1

Form: 1-0753 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner for Ger Lyons; in good form last October/November; has been a high price on all four starts for this stable; should enter calculations now after showing a revival of form in two Leopardstown races.
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6th

5

(10)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Laytown

Glyndwr

11st 12lb

J: Mr J C Barry

T: Gerard O’Leary

One of two for yard; has posted solid enough efforts the last twice, beaten 2.25l at Leopardstown (1m1f, good) and then keeping on for a 4.25l fourth of 13 at Galway (8.5f, yld-sft); 3-4 on the AW (including a win over 7f); shortlisted.

9/2

4th

7

(4)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Glyndwr

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

Three-time AW winner for Ger Lyons; in good form last October/November; has been a high price on all four starts for this stable; should enter calculations now after showing a revival of form in two Leopardstown races.

10/1

Form: 003562 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Four wins last year; fourth in this race last year; career best when winning a competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown in September; uneven form this season; most recent run, when second in a six-runner contest at the Curragh, gives her a fighting chance.
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7

(18)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 60y

18:10 Leopardstown

Pink Oxalis

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, culminating in a defeat of Anvika and Malavelly off 85 in this race; pick of this season's form when chasing home a progressive all-the-way 3yo winner at the Curragh; mixed form overall this season; possibly unwise to rule her out.

10/1

6th

1

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Pink Oxalis

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, culminating in C&D premier handicap success off 85; pick of this season's form when chasing home a progressive all-the-way 3yo winner at the Curragh (good-to-firm); okay Galway effort on latest under top-weight, so has to enter calculations.

15/2

5th

1

(12)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Pink Oxalis

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year; fourth in this race last year; career best when winning a competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown in September; uneven form this season; most recent run, when second in a six-runner contest at the Curragh, gives her a fighting chance.

9/1

8/1

Form: 538119 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in 2024 and 2025 seasons; produced best run for some time at Dundalk in March when good second over 1m; after three more runs, took advantage of a drop in grade when winning a claimer at Limerick; backed that up in a Ballinrobe handicap; was 4lb wrong when ninth in the big handicap here on Tuesday.
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6th

7

(2)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:25 Roscommon

Merlin The Wizard

9st 10lb

J: Sam Coen

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in 2024 and 2025 seasons; took advantage of a drop in grade when winning a claimer at Limerick and backed that up in a Ballinrobe handicap; two fair runs at the Galway festival; moderate display at Tramore; cheekpieces on now.

12/1

5th

3

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:55 Tramore

Merlin The Wizard

10st 1lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in 2024 and 2025 seasons; took advantage of a drop in grade and forceful tactics when winning a claimer over this trip at Limerick and backed that up in a Ballinrobe handicap off 72 (1m2f, yielding); not too bad in two runs at the Galway festival; good claimer takes off weight and this track may suit.

6/1

6th

10

(14)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Merlin The Wizard

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in 2024 and 2025 seasons; produced best run for some time at Dundalk in March when good second over 1m; after three more runs, took advantage of a drop in grade when winning a claimer at Limerick; backed that up in a Ballinrobe handicap; was 4lb wrong when ninth in the big handicap here on Tuesday.

8/1

Form: 540130 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Narrowly denied at Gowran in June only two days after Limerick win; well beaten in the race in which San Aer finished second here on Tuesday.
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4th

6

(2)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:18 Galway

Java Wood

9st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Two good runs two days apart in June, winning at Limerick and a close third at Gowran; failed to feature in two competitive handicaps here at the festival; back to best when a snug one-length winner at Gowran last week.

4/1

1st

4

(19)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Java Wood

9st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Two good runs two days apart in June, winning at Limerick and close third at this venue; struggled in both runs at the Galway festival; needs to get back to best.

10/1

Form: -30232 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been gained at the Curragh and a large portion of his places too; good second over 1m at his favoured venue last month; has continued in good form with placed efforts at Killarney and Gowran.
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4th

12

(4)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:49 Laytown

No More Porter

12st 3lb

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second reserve; record of 3-64; went close a few times this year over further; place chance.

11th

12

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:10 Navan

No More Porter

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Strike-rate of 3-63 but has been running well and latest third at the Curragh (1m, good to firm) warrants an upgrade; has form on all surfaces.

14/1

Form: 53-921 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on five occasions; had become expensive to follow before beating Earls narrowly at Killarney, justifying good market support; has gone up 8lb, but his confidence may have been boosted by the breakthrough win.
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7th

3

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:00 Killarney

Molto Amichi

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Eoin Griffin

Sole win in 14 starts on Flat came here over 1m on good last month off 75; set to finish a decent third on hurdles debut at Tipperary in October; that form entitles him to be considered.

9/1

9th

4

(5)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Molto Amichi

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Eoin Griffin

Runner-up on five occasions; had become expensive to follow before beating Earls narrowly at Killarney, justifying good market support; has gone up 8lb, but his confidence may have been boosted by the breakthrough win.

6/1

1st

5

(7)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:00 Killarney

Molto Amichi

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Eoin Griffin

Maiden has finished second five times, twice at Ballinrobe and three times at Leopardstown; on second start of the season, was backed at latter venue when front-running second over 1m1f; that was on soft to heavy, but he's fine on good; doesn't have to lead, but mightn't be much competition for it here.

11/4

11/2

Form: 1 D

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
High draw is a concern; however, holds a strong chance based on Killarney maiden win in May and an emphatic recent hurdles success at Cork; form of Killarney win has been shown in a good light by runner-up Treasure Rose in winning twice and finishing fifth in a Listed race.
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1st

6

(1)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Laytown

Hygge

11st 12lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual-purpose; won on the Flat in a Killarney maiden in May (1m, good); followed up in a Cork maiden hurdle in July; never involved on Flat handicap debut at Galway (9.5f, yld-sft) but was drawn wide; unproven on sand, but eased 5lb and can't discount.

13/2

10th

3

(15)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Hygge

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gordon Elliott

High draw is a concern; however, holds a strong chance based on Killarney maiden win in May and an emphatic recent hurdles success at Cork; form of Killarney win has been shown in a good light by runner-up Treasure Rose in winning twice and finishing fifth in a Listed race.

11/2

20/1

Form: 1-9808 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won a Dundalk maiden on debut in January 2025; weak turf form after long absence; has slumped in the ratings; perhaps worth a market check.
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12th

12

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Calm The Jets

8st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: C W J Farrell

Won a Dundalk maiden on debut in January 2025; weak turf form after long absence; has slumped in the ratings; perhaps worth a market check.

20/1

8th

6

(4)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Limerick

Calm The Jets

9st 5lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: C W J Farrell

Landed a 1m maiden at Dundalk on debut early last year; did not appear last turf season; has finished in mid-division on all three starts in turf handicaps; needs to raise his game.

10/1

Form: 040736 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Nine wins in all, but only one on turf from 32 starts; fair third over 7f at Fairyhouse on his penultimate start; last of six on most recent outing.
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3rd

11

(11)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Laytown

Exquisite Acclaim

11st 9lb

T: Adrian McGuinness

First reserve; won off 7lb higher at Dundalk (7f) in January, his eighth AW win; is 3lb lower than when winning this race last year and didn't run too badly over 1m at Navan on latest; could be a danger to all if getting a run.

6th

6

(11)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:10 Navan

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Exposed multiple winner; has been up and down this year and wouldn't appreciate rain.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-0494

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Vegas Muse, Follow Me, Tachos, San Aer

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €47.40
Straight Forecast €50.78
Tricast €747.40
Trifecta €898.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

No More Porter

SPOTLIGHT:

Glyndwr

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tachos

POSTDATA:

No More Porter

The Irish Sun:

No More Porter