August 02 / 14.20 Galway

14.20

Good To Yielding

Kenny Galway Peugeot Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £8963.04
  • 3m 0f 60y
  • 18 runners
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Kenny Galway Peugeot Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: /39P/4

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point winner; 0-6 hurdling in Britain for Ben Brookhouse, yard debut (after long absence) in 2m6f Downpatrick handicap last month was encouraging enough and worth another shot at this trip, especially on better ground.
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1st

17

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Caher Roes Den

10st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Point-to-point winner; 0-6 hurdling in Britain for Ben Brookhouse, yard debut (after long absence) in 2m6f Downpatrick handicap last month was encouraging enough and worth another shot at this trip, especially on better ground.

10/1

4th

15

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 185y

16:47 Downpatrick

Caher Roes Den

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Point-to-point winner; not beaten far on handicap debut at Wincanton in October 2024; pulled up when last seen at Southwell in April 2025; has joined top yard; market can guide.

7/1

6

15th Apr 2025

Good

3m 0f 60y

Class 4

16:25 Southwell

Caher Roes Den

11st 8lb

J: Jack Quinlan

T: B F Brookhouse

Weakened quickly in closing stages at Market Rasen in January and needs to prove his wellbeing but he posted a good effort when clear third on handicap debut at Wincanton (3m, good) in October and is 1lb lower now; big player if back on song.

7/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 313-17

Last run: 49 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner; off mark at second attempt over hurdles in 2m3f Downpatrick maiden in May (good), following month tame enough effort in handicap over same C&D; back from a short break and tries a new trip.
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2nd

2

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

19:18 Tramore

Mr Master Mac

12st 0lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Sligo bumper winner last year took a Downpatrick maiden hurdle over 2m3f in May; improved from his handicap debut at the same track when runner-up over 3m at Galway last time; can run well again.

4/1

2nd

4

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Mr Master Mac

11st 9lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Bumper winner; off mark at second attempt over hurdles in 2m3f Downpatrick maiden in May (good), following month tame enough effort in handicap over same C&D; back from a short break and tries a new trip.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 5309-3

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Unbeaten in two point-to-points for Michael Goff; mild promise in maiden hurdles, most recently stayed on late into modest third (to Wild Mandate) in 3m2f Sligo handicap last month (good); cheekpieces now added and could be dangerous off light weight under a more positive ride.
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2nd

7

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

19:11 Galway

Justatan

10st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

Chase debut but won both his point-to-points and a good effort over hurdles when third in a 3m handicap here at the festival; same headgear left on today and certainly an interesting runner.

5/1

3rd

20

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Justatan

10st 5lb

J: Alan O’Sullivan

T: Emmet Mullins

Unbeaten in two point-to-points for Michael Goff; mild promise in maiden hurdles, most recently stayed on late into modest third (to Wild Mandate) in 3m2f Sligo handicap last month (good); cheekpieces now added and could be dangerous off light weight under a more positive ride.

10/1

3rd

6

12th Jul 2026

Good

3m 1f 121y

16:35 Sligo

Justatan

11st 2lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Emmet Mullins

Unbeaten in two point-to-points for Michael Goff; disappointing since, including on handicap debut at Naas in January, but first try at this trip and the addition of a tongue-tie could unlock improvement; interesting if the market speaks in his favour.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £6.10

Form: 310-90 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won twice last year, including over this trip at Tipperary off 95; has run just three times since, tame enough Downpatrick effort on latest; blinkers now replace cheekpieces.
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4th

11

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 200y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Adaliz

11st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two wins last year, including over 3m, and back to form in first-time blinkers when fourth of 18 over extended 3m at Galway.

7/1

4th

18

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Adaliz

10st 6lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won twice last year, including over this trip at Tipperary off 95; has run just three times since, tame enough Downpatrick effort on latest; blinkers now replace cheekpieces.

16/1

10th

13

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 185y

16:47 Downpatrick

Adaliz

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won twice last season, over 19.5f (good) at Clonmel and over 23.5f at Tipperary; well held on return from 306 days off at Punchestown but should strip fitter now, eased 1lb and steps back up in trip; can't discount.

16/1

Form: 1F-011

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Progressive mare has won three of last four completed outings, including last two in 2m6f handicaps at Clonmel and when defying 7lb rise at Limerick last month in ready fashion to win going away; up a further 9lb so more needed but quite possible.
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5th

8

19th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 168y

19:48 Sligo

Sallap

11st 3lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: S Curling

Won 2m7f Clonmel handicap last October off a lowly 73; poor on return at Cork but won again back at Clonmel in June, left in the lead by a faller two out; coped admirably with a 7lb rise when scoring at Cork and ran creditably off this mark when fifth in a competitive Galway festival handicap.

5/1

5th

19

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Sallap

10st 6lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: S Curling

Progressive mare has won three of last four completed outings, including last two in 2m6f handicaps at Clonmel and when defying 7lb rise at Limerick last month in ready fashion to win going away; up a further 9lb so more needed but quite possible.

15/2

Form: 2000/P

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins ran well in some handicaps; pulled up on yard debut after some 14 months' absence at Sligo recently; probably best watched for now.
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7th

12

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 80y

15:10 Killarney

Stormbreaker

10st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Listowel maiden hurdle for Willie Mullins; much better effort at Galway last time on his second run for the stable; more needed again but not impossible to see him involved.

20/1

6th

9

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Stormbreaker

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins ran well in some handicaps; pulled up on yard debut after some 14 months' absence at Sligo recently; probably best watched for now.

25/1

2

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:50 Sligo

Stormbreaker

11st 9lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Maiden hurdle winner for Wilie Mullins ran well in some handicaps, but was below form when last seen; needs his best on return for a new yard.

20/1

Form: 59-U05

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Limerick maiden winner last year and finished good third in the Lartigue at Listowel; easily best run since and just beginning his challenge (going well) when unseating two out at Killarney in May, most recently would have gone closer but for pecking two out at same venue last month over 2m7f; remains of interest; also due to run here yeasterday (3.12).
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1st

12

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

17:35 Bellewstown

Elusive Ogie

10st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Sole success came over 2m1f at Limerick in May last year; looked like he might add to his tally when unseating two out at Killarney in May (20.5f, gd-yld) and 2lb lower now; 2m7f-3m perhaps too far the last twice, could rebound back in trip.

14/1

8th

11

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Elusive Ogie

11st 5lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Limerick maiden winner last year and finished good third in the Lartigue at Listowel; easily best run since and just beginning his challenge (going well) when unseating two out at Killarney in May, most recently would have gone closer but for pecking two out at same venue last month over 2m7f; remains of interest; also due to run here yeasterday (3.12).

9/1

Form: P4-UU4 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Bumper and 2m4f maiden (Punchestown) hurdle winner; unseated two out when shaping with promise on first two chase efforts, most recently completed but again let down by jumping at Wexford; reverts to hurdles here, placings over this trip in maidens.
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9th

8

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Reiki Revolution

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Bumper and 2m4f maiden (Punchestown) hurdle winner; unseated two out when shaping with promise on first two chase efforts, most recently completed but again let down by jumping at Wexford; reverts to hurdles here, placings over this trip in maidens.

12/1

4th

10

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:20 Wexford

Reiki Revolution

11st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Bumper and 2m4f maiden hurdle winner; never competitive against smart rivals in first two chases, but was running with some credit when exiting two out both times; a clear round the obvious priority now.

20/1

5

8th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 100y

18:18 Roscommon

Reiki Revolution

11st 2lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Bumper winner; 1-8 over hurdles and rated 112; was a long way behind when unseating two out on chase debut in the Wexford novice won by Workahead; likely up against it again here.

12/1

Form: 3P63-6

Last run: 78 days

W: 10st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been at around 2m5f, including Kilbeggan beginners' chase last year; just okay run on latest in Wexford handicap hurdle over this trip in May; stamina remains a possible issue.
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1st

2

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

17:39 Downpatrick

Beggars Rock

11st 5lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Had struggled for form before winning his second start over fences quite convincingly over 2m3f at Wexford three weeks ago; likes good ground or a slight ease and only 5lb higher; on the shortlist.

100/30

1st

3

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 20y

16:00 Wexford

Beggars Rock

11st 10lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

1-9 over fences; hasn't really fired in 2026 and failed to exploit lower hurdles mark at Galway on latest when 28-1; needs to rediscover best.

13/2

Form: 217-65

Last run: 35 days

W: 11st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in 2m6f handicap at last year's festival before winning 2m2f maiden at Downpatrick (yielding); has struggled a bit since in handicaps and others look better handicapped right now.
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11th

3

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

High Court Cave

11st 9lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Runner-up in 2m6f handicap at last year's festival before winning 2m2f maiden at Downpatrick (yielding); has struggled a bit since in handicaps and others look better handicapped right now.

16/1

5th

3

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 2

15:37 Cartmel

High Court Cave

11st 4lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Won maiden hurdle at Downpatrick in September (2m2f, yielding); fair form in two handicaps since; interesting with cheekpieces now tried.

10/1

6th

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 80y

16:26 Listowel

High Court Cave

11st 12lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Point and bumper winner added a hurdles win at Downpatrick in September (2m2f, yielding); creditable return to action at Punchestown earlier this month when seventh of 24 (2m, yielding), shaping as though he would improve; not ruled out.

12/1

Form: 63458-

Last run: 110 days

W: 10st 13lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Point-to-point and bumper winner; 0-5 hurdling, unconvincing upped in trip (2m7f) at Clonmel when last seen in April.
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8th

1

28th Aug 2026

Good

3m 0f 50y

17:57 Wexford

Forceonmyown

11st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

A point winner, she took a soft-ground Punchestown bumper last year but has been hit and miss over hurdles; tailed-off in a Galway handicap last time over this trip and has to return to best; penalised 8lb.

7/2

12th

13

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Forceonmyown

10st 13lb

J: Joshua Halford

T: Gordon Elliott

Point-to-point and bumper winner; 0-5 hurdling, unconvincing upped in trip (2m7f) at Clonmel when last seen in April.

20/1

8th

7

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 7f 0y

17:42 Clonmel

Forceonmyown

11st 8lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

Point-to-point and bumper winner; best effort in maidens a 5.75l fourth of 15 at Punchestown (2m, sft-hvy); weakened upped to 18.5f on handicap bow at Leopardstown latest; dropped 1lb but more needed up in trip; cheekpieces on.

15/2

Form: 1P-101 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 11st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Has been making hay in claiming hurdles this year and has won five of his last seven starts, most recently over this trip at Roscommon last month; front-runner back in handicap company now and interesting to see if he can be as competitive off what appears a high enough mark.
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1st

6

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:51 Bellewstown

Rockys Howya

10st 12lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Declan Queally

One of two runners for yard; has won four claiming hurdles this year plus a handicap chase; tailed-off in a Galway handicap hurdle last time after making mistakes but has to be respected back in this grade on these terms.

4/1

14th

6

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Rockys Howya

11st 8lb

J: Mr D L Queally

T: Declan Queally

Has been making hay in claiming hurdles this year and has won five of his last seven starts, most recently over this trip at Roscommon last month; front-runner back in handicap company now and interesting to see if he can be as competitive off what appears a high enough mark.

8/1

1st

3

6th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

16:38 Roscommon

Rockys Howya

11st 2lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Declan Queally

Has been making hay in claiming hurdles this year and has won four of his last six starts; dropped back in trip to 2m4f to complete a trio of claimers at Clonmel on penultimate (good to yielding); found to be blowing hard post-race and had a graze when tailed off over fences here last time; of obvious interest back in claimer company, although best form is on softer.

13/8

Form: 5F4-72 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 11st 9lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 117

Form & Verdict
Both wins in Britain came at around this trip on easy ground; best effort for some time on latest when front-running second in 3m Hexham handicap in June for Susan Corbett; debuts for new trainer who had a good second on the flat here on Wednesday.
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5

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Pinot Rouge

11st 9lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Jessica Bedi

Both wins in Britain came at around this trip on easy ground; best effort for some time on latest when front-running second in 3m Hexham handicap in June for Susan Corbett; debuts for new trainer who had a good second on the flat here on Wednesday.

12/1

2nd

3

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 7f 63y

Class 4

16:10 Hexham

Pinot Rouge

11st 12lb

J: Patrick Wadge

T: Susan Corbett

Below par since last June's C&D win off 5lb higher until a better effort when fourth in an Ayr (3m, heavy) Class 2 in April, but a heavy defeat since leaves him with plenty to prove.

12/1

7th

3

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

3m 1f 83y

Class 3

14:43 Cartmel

Pinot Rouge

11st 12lb

J: Nathan Moscrop

T: Susan Corbett

Below par since last June's Hexham win off 2lb higher (3m, good to soft) until reviving, up to a point, with last month's Ayr Class 2 fourth; has to show that a sharp track is what's wanted, though.

8/1

Form: /43P-2

Last run: 30 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 38-502 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
5-40 under rules, three of those have come in chases, the latest at Tramore last summer (2m6f, good); yet to hit form this year although recent 9l second to Rocky's Howya in 3m Roscommon claiming hurdle was a step in the right direction and enjoys an 8lb pull in the weights with that rival back in handicap company.
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5th

5

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

16:05 Tramore

Tullyveery Lad

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R P Cody

Won this race last year but has been mostly below form this year over hurdles and fences; is still 3lb above last year's winning mark so has to return to best.

10/1

5th

5

14th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

19:55 Tramore

Tullyveery Lad

11st 6lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R P Cody

Five career wins include this race in 2024 (off 101) and 2m6f handicap chase at this fixture last year; light campaign this year, pick being Roscommon claiming hurdle second, most recently beaten when unseating two out in 3m Galway handicap hurdle; has to be respected given 10yo's record here.

13/2

14

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Tullyveery Lad

10st 12lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R P Cody

5-40 under rules, three of those have come in chases, the latest at Tramore last summer (2m6f, good); yet to hit form this year although recent 9l second to Rocky's Howya in 3m Roscommon claiming hurdle was a step in the right direction and enjoys an 8lb pull in the weights with that rival back in handicap company.

10/1

Form: 70-16

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 920-51

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
First reserve; improved for step up in trip in landing 3m2f Sligo handicap last month, just holding on after being clear for much of the way (Justatan 17l away third, fourth went close here during the week); 6lb rise seems okay, could go well if getting a run.
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9th

1

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 148y

18:48 Sligo

Wild Mandate

11st 12lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Pulled up in a staying handicap at Galway; her previous course win (over a longer trip than this) was achieved despite an untidy round of jumping; needs to be more fluent.

10/1

Form: 4/054/

Last run: 716 days

W: 10st 1lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; veteran whose five wins include three at Tramore; back from spell in point-to-points off career-low mark.
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23

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 60y

14:20 Galway

Pat Coyne

10st 1lb

T: John Queally

Third reserve; veteran whose five wins include three at Tramore; back from spell in point-to-points off career-low mark.

Non-runners

Sir Allen, Burning Ability, Warriors Wood, Moonovercloon, Fair Damsel

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Payout
Exacta €55.60
Straight Forecast €48.58
Tricast €228.87
Trifecta €511.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Rocky's Howya

The Irish Sun:

Mr Master Mac

SPOTLIGHT:

Sallap

TOPSPEED:

Forceonmyown

POSTDATA:

Rocky's Howya