16.00

1st

4

(4)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Dunum

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Course specialist won this in 2023 and third in last two renewals; lacked a prep outing before his run here on Tuesday where he backpedalled tamely; draw has been kind for one with his run-style, but he's pushing on and looks opposable.

10/1

13th

4

(10)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Dunum

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Completed a four-timer when winning a 7f handicap here in 2022; won the 7f Ahonoora Handicap at the 2023 festival; made it three from six at this venue (also placed three times) when winning this event last year; third in the Ahonoora later that week; absent since last September; stiff task against that background, despite his liking for the track.

10/1

7th

6

(8)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Unique Journey

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel James Murphy

Dual C&D winner last October on easy ground; restricted campaign this year but recent Galway second a fine effort back on favoured ground; could go well.

12/1

2nd

7

(11)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Unique Journey

9st 8lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Good record over 6f on straight tracks and on easy ground; was second in C&D nursery at two, but there will probably be stronger finishers up the hill; jockey is one to watch.

20/1

21th

4

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Unique Journey

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

Three wins include twice over C&D last October; promising C&D comeback second in March, stiffer task in Listed company last time; one to consider back in handicap company, especially given his record here.

10/1

2nd

4

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Vafortino

9st 12lb

J: James Doyle

T: Charlie Fellowes

Won his 2yo maiden over C&D when based in Ireland; last win was a Meydan Listed race in 2023, but he's kept good company during his losing stretch; remains capable of smart form and might have gone close in a valuable 7f handicap at Galway had he not been caught in a pocket; considered.

7/1

3rd

2

(3)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Vafortino

9st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Charlie Fellowes

Well-travelled and well-exposed 8yo is a long time winless; was running in stakes races in Dubai during the winter; held in handicap company in Britain last twice.

20/1

9th

8

(20)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Vafortino

9st 8lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: Charlie Fellowes

Landed the Victoria Cup over C&D in 2022 and hasn't had the smoothest of passages in two attempts in this contest (finished 11th that year and tenth in 2023); losing run is mounting up, however, and he doesn't look particularly solid on his form for current stable.

33/1

14th

14

(20)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Pierre Royal

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won a Gowran maiden for Dermot Weld last year; progressive for new yard this term, winning a valuable 1m handicap here on Derby weekend off 82; fine efforts in defeat twice since at Galway five days apart, second to Orandi in the Colm Quinn Mile and fourth in the 7f Ahonoora; 4 1/2l behind Manton Bay when third in the Irish Cambridgeshire.

10/1

3rd

5

(10)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Pierre Royal

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won a Gowran maiden for Dermot Weld last year; progressive for new yard this term, winning a valuable C&D handicap on Derby weekend off 82; fine efforts in defeat twice since at Galway five days apart in the Colm Quinn Mile and Ahonoora Handicap; a player again.

8/1

4th

14

(7)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Pierre Royal

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Unexposed and progressive; won well at the Curragh on Derby weekend and fine second to Orandi when favourite here on Tuesday; had a decent run through then, and no real excuses; first time to drop back to 7f, and it's not sure to suit him as well as a mile.

4/1

2nd

6

(6)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Lord Massusus

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Eight wins, including three in stakes races; has been regressive this year; down from an official rating of 107 in March to 88; duly took advantage of his reduced mark at Galway this week; carries 7lb penalty; however, not overburdened, and the win may have restored his confidence.

14/1

1st

1

(8)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:18 Galway

Lord Massusus

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Seven wins, including three in stakes races; has been regressive this year; down from an official rating of 107 in March to a current 88; fair fifth in the 7f Ahonoora Handicap here at the festival; mid-division in the Irish Cambridgeshire ten days ago; would feature in this company if recovering anything close to his best form.

4/1

10th

6

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Lord Massusus

9st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Seven wins includes in Listed and Group 3 company; has beden regressive this year but some decent efforts in defeat including in the Ahonoora Handicap at Galway last time; down 3lb but needs more.

25/1

9th

8

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Gleneagle Bay

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Was sent off 7-4 for this 12 months ago when finishing a close fourth to Rahmi and is now 4lb lower; Cork winner in June (7f, good; ridden by Colin Keane) and neither Galway race (sixth both times) panned out ideally; he's not without hope.

12/1

6th

5

(17)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Gleneagle Bay

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Stephen Thorne

Infrequent winner but got it done over this trip at Cork and was strong-travelling second in this last year; luckless run when sixth over 1m here on Tuesday and the 'champ' takes over in the saddle.

6/1

7th

10

(15)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

City House

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Yet to win for this yard, but handicapper slow enough to relent; fair fourth to Gleneagle Bay at Cork in June; first time here, which will be an eye-opener for him.

14/1

11th

7

(21)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

City House

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Smart turf form at up to 7f in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; some good runs this year, second to Sir Les Patterson on the AW (6f) in February and close fourth at Chester in May (7.5f, good); no luck in running in the Habitat here (won by Headmaster), again behind that rival at Cork.

12/1

4th

4

(10)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

City House

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Smart turf form at up to 7f in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; some good runs for current yard this year, second to Sir Les Patterson on the AW (6f) in February and close fourth at Chester in May (7.5f, good); caught the eye when running on late after not getting a clear run in the Habitat at the Curragh (6f, good); could go close.

11/1

10th

3

(14)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Lir Speciale

10st 1lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Brian Ellison

Merely midfield at the Galway festival on last two starts but he's run some really good races in defeat here this year; close third in this race last year and versatile ground-wise; very capable of being in the mix.

9/1

8th

16

(1)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Lir Speciale

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Brian Ellison

First reserve; only 7s when beaten 8l behind Orandi over 1m here on Tuesday, weakening up the hill; good record over this trip, though, and ground-versatile, so not one to dismiss.

7th

15

(11)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Lir Speciale

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Brian Ellison

Ended 2025 with a pair of heavy-ground wins at Doncaster (7f); useful form in defeat this year, in the frame in competitive York handicaps (good ground) on consecutive days last month; another good run when fifth of 17 on quick going at the same venue last time; ground-versatile, trip a worry.

14/1

1st

7

(21)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Orandi

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Got all the gaps down the inner when winning the big 1m handicap at the Galway festival; ran into traffic and eased in 7f Ahonoora Handicap later that week.

12/1

11th

6

(18)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Orandi

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Got all the gaps down the inner when winning the big 1m handicap here on Tuesday, with seven of these behind; has loads of gears and likely to be ridden similarly from widest draw; 7lb penalty.

7/2

1st

12

(14)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Orandi

9st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Won the Irish Lincoln last season; attempted to bring off the double at Doncaster and produced a fine effort to finish third of 22 behind Godwinson; has failed to prosper since third to Dunum in this last year; however, he is 8lb lower now and should be at peak fitness after a Curragh prep-run in a race dominated by Pierre Royal and Booyea.

10/1

6th

13

(5)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Dark Ace

8st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Better AW performer, gaining fifth win last month at Dundalk over this trip; some good turf efforts in defeat earlier in season, notably Rockingham staying on third at this venue (5f); runs off 6lb lower turf mark here and has to be respected.

14/1

1st

5

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Ace

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five wins include twice over C&D and valuable Lingfield handicap in the spring; contesting premier turf handicaps of late, notably close third in Rockingham (Curragh), not clear run in the Ahonoora at Galway last time (7f); back to optimum trip now and one to consider.

15/2

12th

11

(16)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Dark Ace

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Progressive and consistent sprinter until latest run at the Curragh; 6f looks his optimum; placed effort over 7f on AW doesn't mean he's sure to get up the hill here.

10/1

14th

6

(3)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Dorset

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Has been on pacemaking duties in two of his last three races (the latest last weekend in France) and in between he offered little in a handicap at Galway.

25/1

13th

3

(13)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Dorset

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Smart 2yo mostly relegated to pacemaking duties this season, although penultimate start in Curragh Group 2 was decent; last in the Sussex on Wednesday having done his job, and is the complete opposite of one who has been laid out for this.

12/1

12th

9

(6)

29th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

16:10 Goodwood

Dorset

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Ended last season with a couple of notable wins but broadly hasn't been in the same form this term and is currently well down the pecking order at Ballydoyle, as his rating reflects; bottom of this pack on said figures and is possibly in here to help with pacemaking duties for Gstaad.

150/1

16th

21

(23)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Genuine Article

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Gerard Keane

Hard to win with, fair seventh in the Irish Cambridgeshire, 7f inadequate at Laytown on Thursday; up against it and 2lb wrong.

25/1

4th

4

(8)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Laytown

Genuine Article

11st 13lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Gerard Keane

2-26 on turf and is 1lb lower than when last scoring at the Galway festival in 2025 (8.5f, soft); well held in the Cambridgeshire at the Curragh on latest and unproven on this surface; 7f is a query too; others preferred.

10/1

7th

15

(13)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Genuine Article

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard Keane

Is just 2-25 but ran a cracker in this race last year, just getting chinned after forcing the pace; hasn't repeated that level in four runs this year but is off a dangerous mark if getting back to best; 1lb out of the handicap.

25/1