Galway Races & Results 1 Wednesday 2nd August 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Galway Races & Results Tomform Wednesday 2nd August 2023

There were 39 Races on Wednesday 2nd August 2023 across 6 meetings. There was 6 races at Perth, 7 races at Goodwood, 7 races at Redcar, 6 races at Sandown, 7 races at Galway, 6 races at Leicester, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Wednesday 2nd August 2023

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

17:10 Galway Handicap 9f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
2	2 (2) (1.25/1 +55%) Lan Cinnte	1.25 1.25/1(+55%)	(2) Lan Cinnte 1.25/1, Winner at Limerick in June. 5/2, creditable fifth of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good) 20 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Fared well in premier handicaps and handles soft; definite player.
6	6 (6) (3.5/1 +36%) Malbay Madness	3.5 3.5/1(+36%)	(6) Malbay Madness 3.5/1, 5/1, respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Down Royal (12.8f, good) 39 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Back markedly in trip here and ground concerns, especially if getting more rain.
1	1 (1) (4.5/1 -50%) Genuine Article	4.5 4.5/1(-50%)	(1) Genuine Article 4.5/1, Twice-raced winner. Won 8-runner maiden at Killarney (8.2f, good, 11/10) 14 days ago, well on top finish. Stable in good form. Makes handicap debut. Open to progress for yard which always targets this meeting. Killarney maiden winner's mark on the high side but rider's claim brings him into it.
5	5 (5) (7/1 -75%) Sea Gardens	7 7/1(-75%)	(5) Sea Gardens 7/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 13/8, third of 5 in maiden at Listowel (8f, good) 59 days ago. Stable in good form. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Should improve. Bit underwhelming so far this term; gelded and now fitted with cheekpieces on handicap bow.
3	3 (3) (7.5/1 +17%) Semblance Of Order	7.5 7.5/1(+17%)	(3) Semblance Of Order 7.5/1, Unreliable type. Latest win at Leopardstown in June. Refused to race in handicap (5/1) at Naas (7f, soft) 7 days ago. Back up in trip. Others more persuasive. Refused to race on latest, solid claims on earlier form if you can forgive.
4	4 (4) (11/1 +45%) Duke Of Leggagh	11 11/1(+45%)	(4) Duke Of Leggagh 11/1, Course winner. Latest win at Navan in March. 80/1, last of 7 in minor event at Leopardstown (12.8f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Trip too far on last week's return; trip/ground in his favour here so don't rule out.

LTO Selection:

Claiming 7lb off GENUINE ARTICLE leaves him nicely treated here and there looks potential for further improvement from the Muhaarar gelding on just his third career outing. He was a big eye catcher on soft ground on his debut at Killarney last October and was value for a bit more than his winning margin on his return a fortnight ago at the same track. Jockey Conor Stone-Walsh has impressed this year and is good value for his allowance. Emmet Mullins also takes 7lb off the back of Malbay Madness and he could be a danger. The Wings Of Eagles gelding makes his third outing for the yard and drops in trip having faded late on in the Ulster Derby last time. Sea Gardens is fitted with cheekpieces now having been beaten favourite on his return in a Listowel maiden in early June. He is another to consider on his handicap debut.

There should be more to come from recent Killarney maiden winner GENUINE ARTICLE and he can give the weight away on handicap debut. Sea Gardens is another who appeals as a likely improver now handicapping and he's second choice ahead of Lan Cinnte.

Preference is for LAN CINNTE whose form looks strong and is proven on soft ground

17:10 Galway Handicap 9f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:40 Galway Maiden 12f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
17	17 (17) (0.44/1 +40%) Up And Under	0.44 0.44/1(+40%)	(17) Up And Under 0.44/1, Useful 3-y-o colt. 28/1, respectable 10¾ lengths fifth of 9 to Auguste Rodin in Irish Derby at the Curragh (12f, good to firm) 31 days ago, not ideally placed. Serious claims returned to calmer waters. Sticks out a mile here on the basis of two Group 3 seconds and fifth in Irish Derby.
11	11 (11) (5/1 -11%) Winter Fog	5 5/1(-11%)	(11) Winter Fog 5/1, Smart jumps winner, making GB/IRE Flat debut. Won 6-runner minor event hurdle (1/2) at Cork (24f, good to soft) 19 days ago, asserting final 50 yds. Could well be up to making his mark on that evidence making Flat debut. 148-rated hurdler, trainer has won this in five of the last six years, belated Flat debut.
3	3 (3) (7/1 +50%) Ninth Loch	7 7/1(+50%)	(3) Ninth Loch 7/1, Footstepsinthesand gelding who built on bumper debut effort in April when winning 7-runner Kilbeggan bumper (2m) in June. In excellent hands and no surprise to see him make an impact on Flat debut. Flat-bred gelding had to work hard to land a Kilbeggan bumper, stable's number-two here.
7	7 (7) (7.5/1 +25%) The Last Mardi	7.5 7.5/1(+25%)	(7) The Last Mardi 7.5/1, Fairly useful jumps winner. Promising sort. 4/5, won 15-runner novice hurdle at Killarney (20f, good) 13 days ago, comfortably. Open to improvement in this sphere. Dual bumper winner, also a winner over hurdles, finished third in this race 12 months ago.
8	8 (8) (7.5/1 +46%) This Songisforyou	7.5 7.5/1(+46%)	(8) This Songisforyou 7.5/1, Winner on bumper debut at this meeting 12 months ago prior to good second at Ballinrobe in September. Well held in Grade 2 final start but showed ability when fifth in a Roscommon novice hurdle (15.5f) 23 days ago. Not out of things on Flat debut. Course bumper winner a year ago on debut, should be better for a recent run over hurdles.
6	6 (6) (9/1 +55%) The Banger Doyle	9 9/1(+55%)	(6) The Banger Doyle 9/1, Fairly useful jumps winner. Once-raced gelding on Flat. Second of 14 in maiden at Killarney (14.1f, good to soft, 6/1) on flat debut 15 days ago, nearest finish. Bumper and chase winner, faces stiffer task than when second on Flat debut at Killarney.
18	18 (18) (25/1 -56%) Votre Homme	25 25/1(-56%)	(18) Votre Homme 25/1, Lightly-raced colt. Creditable tenth of 18 in minor event (20/1) at the Curragh (12f, good) 33 days ago. Yard in good form. Best of four runs when second over 1m5f at Sligo, 78-rated colt needs to raise his game.
5	5 (5) (40/1 -100%) Plains Indian	40 40/1(-100%)	(5) Plains Indian 40/1, Useful jumps winner. Twice-raced gelding on Flat. 5/1, eighth of 14 in maiden at Killarney (14.1f, good to soft) 15 days ago, outpaced 3f out and plugging on. Handicaps more his bag moving forward in this sphere. 135-rated hurdler who landed a good Limerick prize last year, placed on Flat last season.
20	20 (20) (66/1 -313%) Minella Mate	66 66/1(-313%)	(20) Minella Mate 66/1, Fairly useful bumper winner, off the mark at Kilbeggan (2m) in June. Fifth of 16 in novice hurdle (11/10) at Roscommon (20f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 23 days ago. Makes Flat debut. Reserve 2. Second reserve, won a bumper at Kilbeggan in June, unplaced favourite over hurdles since.
10	10 (10) (66/1 -100%) Weather Alert	66 66/1(-100%)	(10) Weather Alert 66/1, Fair gelding. Remains a maiden after 7 Flat runs. 16/1, good second of 16 in handicap at the Curragh (16f, heavy). Off over 2 years. Down in trip. Relatively experienced but absent since second in a 2m handicap at the Curragh in May 2021.
4	4 (4) (66/1 -65%) Penny Jar	66 66/1(-65%)	(4) Penny Jar 66/1, Once-raced gelding on Flat. Fair winner at 22f over hurdles. Third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Killarney (20f, good, 11/2) 13 days ago, running on. Fair on the Flat, 4/10 on last Flat run. Three-time handicap hurdle winner, probably needed the race on Flat debut at Tramore.
14	14 (14) (66/1 -65%) Young Lucy	66 66/1(-65%)	(14) Young Lucy 66/1, Lauro filly. Improved on previous efforts when running out an easy winner of a Cork bumper (2m) in May, well served by switch to a positive ride. Makes Flat debut. Made all to win a bumper at Cork in May, dam from a family associated with Willie Mullins.
13	13 (13) (100/1 -150%) Dubeyeracingcraic	100 100/1(-150%)	(13) Dubeyeracingcraic 100/1, Twice-raced filly. 17/2, tenth of 14 in maiden at Bellewstown (12.1f, good to soft) 26 days ago, weakening over 2f out. Handicaps entitled to be more her bag for shrewd yard. Half-sister to Irish St Leger winner Sonnyboyliston, has made a low-key start to career.
2	2 (2) (100/1 -150%) Killeemore Lad	100 100/1(-150%)	(2) Killeemore Lad 100/1, Fairly useful jumps winner, making GB/IRE Flat debut. 5/1, fifth of 8 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (17f, good) 8 days ago. Winner of hurdle races at Kilbeggan and Hexham in recent months, no Flat experience.
15	15 (15) (125/1 -89%) Palo Duro	125 125/1(-89%)	(15) Palo Duro 125/1, Fascinating Rock gelding. Dam unraced. Market should guide as one of 3 runners from this yard. Gelded son of Fascinating Rock out of an unraced daughter of Galileo, tough task on debut.
9	9 (9) (150/1 -50%) Tom The Plasterer	150 150/1(-50%)	(9) Tom The Plasterer 150/1, Once-raced gelding on Flat. 125/1 and blinkered for 1st time, fifth of 12 in maiden at Bellewstown (12f, heavy) on flat debut. Off 118 days. Not disgraced when fifth in a Bellewstown maiden in April but this looks very demanding.
16	16 (16) (200/1 -100%) Rushour Rains	200 200/1(-100%)	(16) Rushour Rains 200/1, Court Cave gelding. Half-brother to winner up to 1¾m Roar. Dam 1¼m-1½m winner. Likely best watched on debut unless betting indicates otherwise. Half-brother to versatile seven-time winner Roar, lack of experience a drawback.

LTO Selection:

UP AND UNDER should prove hard to beat in this as he takes a drop in class back into maiden company. The Lope De Vega colt was last seen finishing fifth in the Irish Derby and had been runner-up in a couple of the leading classic trials prior to his run at the Curragh. He has a lofty enough mark of 106 and it would be disappointing if he couldn't collect now. Willie Mullins runs smart jumper Winter Fog and he could be the one to give the selection most to do. The Papal Bull gelding bounced back to winning ways in a conditions hurdle at Cork last month. The Banger Doyle ran well when second in a Killarney maiden just over two weeks ago and could be one for a place.

UP AND UNDER has placed form at Group level, including with plenty of give underfoot, and this represents a good opportunity for Joseph O'Brien's colt to open his account. Winter Fog, The Last Mardi and Ninth Loch are a trio of others to consider.

This is a perfect opportunity for UP AND UNDER, whose two Group 3 seconds put him in a different league to the bumper/hurdles winners

17:40 Galway Maiden 12f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:10 Galway Handicap 16f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
4	4 (4) (2.5/1 +38%) Immelmann	2.5 2.5/1(+38%)	(4) Immelmann 2.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. First run since leaving Simon & Ed Crisford when respectable sixth of 16 in handicap at the Curragh (16f, good, 9/2) 32 days ago, not ideally placed. Enters calculations. Lightly raced for the Crisfords, lengthy layoff before stable debut, should be sharper now.
3	3 (3) (4/1 +11%) Mr Escobar	4 4/1(+11%)	(3) Mr Escobar 4/1, Lightly-raced winner. 5/4, respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at the Curragh (12f, good to firm) 31 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Merits consideration. 1m4f Dundalk maiden winner, unplaced favourite in two handicap starts for this stable.
1	1 (1) (5/1 +23%) En Or	5 5/1(+23%)	(1) En Or 5/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Won 6-runner rated event (11/10) at Fairyhouse (14.2f, good) 21 days ago. Looks on a good mark and his stabler is no stranger to success in this race. Three wins in France, emphatic winner of a Fairyhouse rated race last month, respected.
2	2 (2) (8/1 +43%) Mon Coeur	8 8/1(+43%)	(2) Mon Coeur 8/1, Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Fairly useful winner at 17f in bumpers. 9/2, second of 17 in maiden at Leopardstown (15f, good) 41 days ago. Yard having good spell. Makes handicap debut. Bumper winner, second on all three starts in Flat maidens, fair chance on handicap debut.
15	15 (15) (10/1 +9%) Crassus	10 10/1(+9%)	(15) Crassus 10/1, 12/1, third of 18 in minor event at the Curragh (12f, good) 33 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Yard in good form. Useful dual-purpose sort in 2021, good run after a long absence when third at the Curragh.
6	6 (6) (10/1 +38%) Hallowed Star	10 10/1(+38%)	(6) Hallowed Star 10/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. Useful winner at 23f over hurdles. Last of 12 in handicap hurdle at Cartmel (17.2f, good to soft, 12/1) 31 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Twice placed in Flat maidens, merits respect as three-time course winner over jumps.
14	14 (14) (18/1 +28%) No Thanks	18 18/1(+28%)	(14) No Thanks 18/1, C&D winner. Creditable second of 13 in handicap hurdle (5/2) at Ballinrobe (21.6f, good) 8 days ago. Hood back on. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Second over hurdles last week, may have needed his Flat run at Killarney, won this in 2021.
16	16 (16) (18/1 +28%) Takarengo	18 18/1(+28%)	(16) Takarengo 18/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 4/1, creditable 4½ lengths third of 6 to En Or in minor event at Fairyhouse (14.2f, good) 21 days ago, slowly away. Needs to step up on the form of this season's Flat outings at Killarney and Fairyhouse.
10	10 (10) (20/1 -25%) Seattle Sound	20 20/1(-25%)	(10) Seattle Sound 20/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner handicap (20/1) at Limerick (12.3f, good) 39 days ago by ½ length from En Or, well ridden. Significantly up in trip. Can make presence felt. Exploited reduced mark when 20-1 winner at Limerick on second run after a long absence.
9	9 (9) (22/1 -38%) Queen Of Seduction	22 22/1(-38%)	(9) Queen Of Seduction 22/1, Winner at Roscommon in June. Creditable second of 9 in handicap (9/2) at Tramore (12f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Form of her Tramore second was boosted when winner Vischio followed up at Ballinrobe.
11	11 (11) (22/1 -10%) Barnacullia	22 22/1(-10%)	(11) Barnacullia 22/1, Useful jumps winner. Thrice-raced maiden on Flat. Useful winner at 18f in chases. 7/1, third of 10 in maiden at Tramore (12f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Winning hurdler/chaser, fair recent form in Flat maidens, potentially interesting.
19	19 (19) (22/1 +12%) Walking On Glass	22 22/1(+12%)	(19) Walking On Glass 22/1, C&D winner. Ninth of 11 in handicap chase at Roscommon (24.2f, good, 16/1) 51 days ago, going in snatches. Fair on the Flat, bit below form on last Flat outing. Won this event in 2020, unplaced last year, out of form over fences lately.
18	18 (18) (33/1 -32%) Bal De Rio	33 33/1(-32%)	(18) Bal De Rio 33/1, 7/2, didn't need to be at best when winning 12-runner claiming hurdle at Roscommon (20f, good to soft) 23 days ago, readily. Fair on the Flat, respectable on last Flat run. Winner of four hurdle races since March, no Flat run since 2020, ground-versatile.
7	7 (7) (40/1 -186%) Last Ammo	40 40/1(-186%)	(7) Last Ammo 40/1, 8/1, creditable second of 6 in handicap at Ballinrobe (12.6f, good to soft) 9 days ago, needing stiffer test. Significantly back up in trip. Looks competitive on form. AW winner in Britain, best Irish run when second at Ballinrobe last time, more needed now.
12	12 (12) (50/1 -25%) The Jam Man	50 50/1(-25%)	(12) The Jam Man 50/1, Visored for 1st time, ninth of 10 in handicap (10/1) at Limerick (17f, good) 40 days ago, unsuited by way race developed. Blinkers back on. Much better known for jumping exploits, only Flat win at York in 2020, others preferred.
5	5 (5) (66/1 -32%) Chase The Dollar	66 66/1(-32%)	(5) Chase The Dollar 66/1, Seventh of 10 in handicap (33/1) at Chester (14.4f, heavy) 18 days ago, doing too much too soon. Potentially well enough treated on his best British form, may have needed run at Chester.
13	13 (13) (66/1 +0%) Dark Voyager	66 66/1(+0%)	(13) Dark Voyager 66/1, Course winner. 100/1, pulled up in minor event hurdle at Wexford (17.4f, good to soft) 63 days ago. Fairly useful on the Flat, poor on last Flat outing. Useful type for Willie Mullins, has looked out of sorts in two hurdle races for this yard.
8	8 (8) (80/1 -60%) Never Do Nothing	80 80/1(-60%)	(8) Never Do Nothing 80/1, 33/1, respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (16f). Off 17 months. Probably best watched after such a long layoff. Four-time winner, three on the Flat and a juvenile hurdle, long absence to overcome.
17	17 (17) (80/1 -21%) Three Comets	80 80/1(-21%)	(17) Three Comets 80/1, Twelfth of 14 in handicap (28/1) at Killarney (16.8f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Something to find on form. Won a Thurles handicap over 2m on soft ground last October, has struggled since then.

LTO Selection:

NO THANKS won this race a couple of years ago and could run well again after a decent effort over hurdles on his most recent outing. The Matthew Smith-trained gelding chased home Father Jed at Ballinrobe eight days ago and the fact that he has winning form here in soft ground looks a big plus. En Or was a cosy enough winner at Fairyhouse last time and has to be respected after just a 4lb rise for that win. He does have plenty of weight to carry on this ground though. Hallowed Star is fitted with cheekpieces after a poor run over in Cartmel last time. He is a three-time winner over jumps at the track and could be each-way material if the headgear reignites his spark.

The step up to 2m should play to the strengths of EN OR who can provide Tony Martin with a third win in this race since 2013. Luke Comer's Seattle Sound beat the selection at Limerick last month and is second choice ahead of Willie Mullins pair Immelmann and Mr Escobar.

Noel Meade's runner CRASSUS made encouraging return to action at the Curragh and is interesting on the form he showed in 2021

18:10 Galway Handicap 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:40 Galway Handicap Chase 22f - 22 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
2	2 (2) (5.5/1 +8%) Kilcruit	5.5 5.5/1(+8%)	(2) Kilcruit 5.5/1, Posted a borderline high-class effort when making a winning handicap debut on only his fourth chase start in valuable event at the Punchestown Festival in April. Failed to stay back over hurdles in Group 1 at Auteuil (25f) following month. Big run expected. Made all for an emphatic win on handicap debut at Punchestown, up 12lb but stable selected.
14	14 (14) (6.5/1 +41%) Ash Tree Meadow	6.5 6.5/1(+41%)	(14) Ash Tree Meadow 6.5/1, Developed into a useful chaser last season, winning 3 times before good fourth in this off a similar mark (rider dropped whip early in straight). Couple of recent spins (over hurdles/on the Flat) should put him spot on for this. Only one pound higher than when fourth to Hewick 12 months ago, pleasing recent Flat run.
8	8 (8) (7/1 +36%) Enniskerry	7 7/1(+36%)	(8) Enniskerry 7/1, Smart chaser. Career best when winning 7-runner Gr 3 chase at Roscommon (16.1f, good, 5/2) in September. Failed to give his running in Grade 1 at Fairyhouse in December but confirmed well-being when making a winning Flat debut 6 weeks ago, creating a very good impression. Remains unexposed. Winner of both completed races over fences, should be in prime shape after Flat maiden win.
18	18 (18) (9/1 +0%) Hollow Games	9 9/1(+0%)	(18) Hollow Games 9/1, Useful hurdler who looked a natural when making a winning chase bow at Navan in November. Highly tried next 2 starts before back on track when fourth in handicap at the Punchestown Festival. Surely more to come from him in this sphere back up in trip. All four runs over fences have been over shorter, hurdles form implies he should stay.
3	3 (3) (11/1 +39%) Easy Game	11 11/1(+39%)	(3) Easy Game 11/1, Superbly placed to win 8 of his last 9 starts. Badly hampered when tenth in this last year. Shortlisted. Unbeaten in four races since tenth behind Hewick a year ago, may find a few too good.
12	12 (12) (14/1 -40%) Authorized Art	14 14/1(-40%)	(12) Authorized Art 14/1, Completed hat-trick over fences in Grade 3 at Tipperary in October. Just the one decent effort since, however, Headgear refitted. Three-time chase winner, appears held by stablemate Kilcruit on Punchestown festival form.
1	1 (1) (14/1 -17%) Hewick	14 14/1(-17%)	(1) Hewick 14/1, Top-class chaser who won the bet365 Gold Cup in 2022. Even better form last season, winning this race (off 12 lb lower), Grade 1 hurdle in the US and Grade 2 chase at Sandown. Shaped as if still in good form when fourth in Group 1 hurdle at Auteuil in May. Must be respected. Last year's winner, 12lb higher, prospect of testing ground for repeat bid is a concern.
7	7 (7) (14/1 -56%) Final Orders	14 14/1(-56%)	(7) Final Orders 14/1, Has been nothing short of a revelation for these connections and completed a 5-timer over fences in valuable 2m handicap at Leopardstown. Shaped as if still in form in the Grand Annual before taking a heavy fall in the Topham at Aintree. Proved his well-being when scoring back on Flat last month. Won five in a row before fifth in the Grand Annual, fell in Topham, Flat winner last month.
4	4 (4) (16/1 -45%) Fury Road	16 16/1(-45%)	(4) Fury Road 16/1, Grade 2 winner at Down Royal last season and also placed in a couple of Grade 1s. On a good mark on those efforts back in a handicap. Grade 1 novice winner who has done much of his racing at top level, Jack Kennedy aboard.
13	13 (13) (16/1 -45%) The Goffer	16 16/1(-45%)	(13) The Goffer 16/1, Much improved switched to fences last term, winning valuable event at Leopardstown in February and excellent fourth in the Ultima at Cheltenham. Pulled up in Irish National at Fairyhouse but back on track when fourth in bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown. Still only a 6-y-o so may have more to offer still. Last season's Leopardstown Chase winner, fourth in big handicaps at Cheltenham and Sandown.
5	5 (5) (16/1 +0%) Lifetime Ambition	16 16/1(+0%)	(5) Lifetime Ambition 16/1, Grade 3 winner as a novice. Failed to win last season but was third in the John Durkin and was jumping superbly up with the pace in the Grand National only for luck to desert him (loose horse veered right into his path approaching first Valentine's). Shortlisted. Best run last season was over 3m when second in the Troytown, unseated in Grand National.
11	11 (11) (16/1 +52%) Foxy Jacks	16 16/1(+52%)	(11) Foxy Jacks 16/1, Patchy record over fences and has plenty of miles on the clock but at least arrives on the back of a career-best win at Kilbeggan (25f, soft) 19 days ago. Game front-running winner of the Midlands National at Kilbeggan, extra 8lb may anchor him.
15	15 (15) (16/1 +60%) A Wave Of The Sea	16 16/1(+60%)	(15) A Wave Of The Sea 16/1, Useful chaser. Failed to win last season but finished an honourable ninth in the Grand National. Shaped encouragingly back over hurdles last month. Early faller in this race last year, ninth in Grand National, fair recent run over hurdles.
9	9 (9) (18/1 -13%) Visionarian	18 18/1(-13%)	(9) Visionarian 18/1, Excellent first season over fences, winning a Grade 3 and placed in a couple of Grade 1s. Probably needed the run back over hurdles last month and opening mark in this sphere looks a fair one. Grade 1-placed as a novice last season, has had a recent spin over hurdles, handicap debut.
16	16 (16) (20/1 -25%) Gabbys Cross	20 20/1(-25%)	(16) Gabbys Cross 20/1, Won handicap over C&D at this meeting last summer off 6 lb lower and shaped up well in good races later in the season. Had little go right in the Grand National final start. Won the Galway Blazers here last year, has tended to make the odd mistake in big handicaps.
10	10 (10) (22/1 +0%) Ciel De Neige	22 22/1(+0%)	(10) Ciel De Neige 22/1, Progressive as a novice chaser, winning 3 on the spin. Failed to hit the target last season but hinted at a revival before unseated rider 2 out in Topham Chase at Aintree when last seen. Not taken lightly. Won his first three chase starts, has failed to make a significant impact in handicaps.
17	17 (17) (33/1 +0%) Fighter Allen	33 33/1(+0%)	(17) Fighter Allen 33/1, Winning hurdler, one-time useful chaser. Out of sorts. No sign of his best in three runs last season, has had a run over hurdles this term.
22	22 (22) (33/1 +0%) Born By The Sea	33 33/1(+0%)	(22) Born By The Sea 33/1, Useful handicap chaser who seemed to excel himself from out of the weights when sixth in the Grand National at Aintree. Had a pipe opener back on the Flat last month. Grand National sixth, warmed up for this with a Flat run, 3lb out of the handicap.
21	21 (21) (33/1 +18%) Upping The Anti	33 33/1(+18%)	(21) Upping The Anti 33/1, Useful chaser who ran creditably up in grade when 13 lengths second in Gr 3 chase (14/1) at Thurles (18f, soft) in March but jumping once again let him down when falling heavily in the Topham at Aintree the following month. Two wins in novice races last season were achieved in weak races, absent since Topham fall.
6	6 (6) (40/1 -60%) Andy Dufresne	40 40/1(-60%)	(6) Andy Dufresne 40/1, Potentially on a good mark but arrives on the back of a disappointing campaign. Leap of faith required. Second in the 2022 Grand Annual, never found his best form last season, up against it now.
19	19 (19) (50/1 +0%) Hurricane Georgie	50 50/1(+0%)	(19) Hurricane Georgie 50/1, Three wins from 9 runs last season but just going through the motions of late, 19½ lengths fourth of 13 to Foxy Jacks in handicap chase at Kilbeggan (25f, soft) 19 days ago. Looks held by Foxy Jacks on running in the Midlands National at Kilbeggan.
20	20 (20) (50/1 +24%) Lieutenant Command	50 50/1(+24%)	(20) Lieutenant Command 50/1, Won 9-runner handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.4f, good) in March but struggled off revised mark at Punchestown following month. Won valuable Leopardstown handicap in March, well beaten off revised mark at Punchestown.

LTO Selection:

FINAL ORDERS was a revelation when sent over fences last season, completing a five-timer in a valuable contest at Leopardstown in February before finishing fifth in the Grand Annual. He warmed up for this with a win on the level at Bellewstown, won't mind the soft ground, and has a nice racing weight. Fury Road is one of a strong team of contenders for Gordon Elliott and did most of his racing in Grade 1s last term, including when third in a pair of Leopardstown contests. He goes well on right-handed tracks. Born By The Sea won the Galway Blazers over C&D in 2021 and was fifth to Gabbys Cross in it last year. He's a few pounds out of the handicap but was a very creditable sixth in the Grand National and can go well at a price. Kilcruit is up 12lb for a front-running success on his most recent chase start at Punchestown, and Hewick carries 12lb more than when winning this last year.

Ultra-competitive but KILCRUIT looked an ideal type for this when scoring at the Punchestown Festival in impressive fashion, so earns the vote. Enniskerry and Hollow Games are unexposed chasers who surely have more to offer, while Fury Road is on a good mark on the pick of his form in Grade 1s.

Perhaps Danny Gilligan's 7lb claim will prove crucial on ASH TREE MEADOW, fourth to Hewick in this event 12 months ago

18:40 Galway Handicap Chase 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:15 Galway Handicap Hurdle 16f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
19	19 (19) (2.75/1 +50%) Aurora Princess	2.75 2.75/1(+50%)	(19) Aurora Princess 2.75/1, Fairly useful winner at 10f on Flat for Jessica Harrington. Has been brought along steadily over hurdles for current yard, badly hampered when sixth of 10 in handicap at Tramore (16f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Headgear back on. Big shout with more to offer. 5-time flat winner on good ground but hurdles career pretty uneventful; hard to fancy.
8	8 (8) (6.5/1 +41%) Royal Eagle	6.5 6.5/1(+41%)	(8) Royal Eagle 6.5/1, C&D winner who posted a good second of 14 to Cottie in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (18.8f, good, 13/2) 45 days ago. Expected to be bang there off the same mark. Probably has a bit to find but only a 5yo so could do so.
14	14 (14) (7/1 +30%) Feet Of A Dancer	7 7/1(+30%)	(14) Feet Of A Dancer 7/1, Promising sort. One win from 3 runs last season. 13/2, career best when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at Wexford (20.4f, good) 42 days ago, going clear. Not taken lightly despite dropping back in trip. Improving 4yo unproven on soft but good prospects if handling it.
4	4 (4) (7/1 +56%) Calico	7 7/1(+56%)	(4) Calico 7/1, Career best when winning 8-runner novice hurdle (9/4) at Ballinrobe (17f, good) 8 days ago, driven clear. Much respected back in handicap company. Engaged 5.10 Galway Tuesday. Likes sharp tracks, decent third in C&D novice on Tuesday; plenty to do on handicap debut.
11	11 (11) (8/1 +27%) Vischio	8 8/1(+27%)	(11) Vischio 8/1, Career best when winning 6-runner handicap at Ballinrobe (12.6f, good to soft, 10/3) 9 days ago, having run of race. Switches from Flat to hurdles. On the upgrade recently so she's in the mix. In the form of her life on flat of late; likes tight tracks, would prefer better ground.
3	3 (3) (12/1 +25%) De Lady In Red	12 12/1(+25%)	(3) De Lady In Red 12/1, Respectable 14½ lengths eighth of 22 to Ballybawn Belter in handicap hurdle at Leopardstown (17.7f, good to soft, 16/1) 178 days ago. Possibilities. Absent since midfield behind Ballybawn Belter at Leopardstown in February.
6	6 (6) (12/1 -60%) Banntown Girl	12 12/1(-60%)	(6) Banntown Girl 12/1, Landed the odds in 15-runner novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good to soft) 92 days ago, always holding on. Looks competitive on form back in handicap company. Ballinrobe maiden winner nicely in on her Leopardstown third to Ballybawn Belter.
1	1 (1) (14/1 +13%) Broomfield Hall	14 14/1(+13%)	(1) Broomfield Hall 14/1, Fairly useful winner at 16f in chases. Fell 9th in handicap chase (11/2) at Punchestown (21.2f, good to soft) 97 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles and not ruled out. Absent since faller over fences at the Punchestown festival in April; has run well fresh.
2	2 (2) (14/1 -75%) Ballybawn Belter	14 14/1(-75%)	(2) Ballybawn Belter 14/1, 17/2, career best when winning 25-runner handicap hurdle at Punchestown (19.8f, good to soft) 98 days ago, always holding on. Must enter calculations. Bagged two competitive handicaps last season; progressive but soft ground a concern.
10	10 (10) (16/1 -100%) Cottie	16 16/1(-100%)	(10) Cottie 16/1, 14/1, career best when winning 14-runner handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (18.8f, good) 45 days ago by 9 lengths from Royal Eagle, going with enthusiasm. Enters calculations despite 8 lb hike in the weights. Hammered Royal Eagle at Downpatrick; 8lb rise okay, not sure she is effective on soft.
7	7 (7) (18/1 -13%) A Law Of Her Own	18 18/1(-13%)	(7) A Law Of Her Own 18/1, 11/4, respectable third of 20 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (18.5f, heavy). Off 6 months. Visor on 1st time. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Shortlisted. Long absence a concern but likely has more to offer entering handicaps.
12	12 (12) (22/1 -10%) Delante	22 22/1(-10%)	(12) Delante 22/1, 11/1, very good ¾-length second of 8 to Red Ball of Fire in handicap hurdle at Sligo (16.9f, good) 24 days ago. Can go well again. Sligo second to Red Ball Of Fire first effort of note for yard; French winner on soft.
9	9 (9) (28/1 -100%) Red Ball Of Fire	28 28/1(-100%)	(9) Red Ball Of Fire 28/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap hurdle at Sligo (16.9f, good, 3/1) 24 days ago by ¾ length from Delante. Needs considering despite 5 lb rise. Sligo specialist whose form is on better ground so others preferred.
17	17 (17) (28/1 -40%) Influential Lady	28 28/1(-40%)	(17) Influential Lady 28/1, Career best when winning 8-runner handicap hurdle (13/2) at Ballinrobe (17f, good) 8 days ago, kept up to work. One for the shortlist. Back to form for recent Ballinrobe win but ground may have gone against her.
13	13 (13) (28/1 -27%) Katherine	28 28/1(-27%)	(13) Katherine 28/1, Winner in hurdle at Tipperary in July. Bit below form 17½ lengths third of 8 to Calico in novice hurdle (15/2) at Ballinrobe (17f, good) 8 days ago so needs to bounce back. Plenty to find with Calico on Ballinrobe form now back in handicap company.
18	18 (18) (33/1 +18%) Hope Des Blins	33 33/1(+18%)	(18) Hope Des Blins 33/1, Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. 20/1, in second when fell 4 out in handicap chase at Killarney (17f, good) 12 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles and not dismissed. Back hurdling after a fall over fences at Killarney; of limited appeal.
15	15 (15) (40/1 -21%) Bynx	40 40/1(-21%)	(15) Bynx 40/1, Winner in hurdle at Tramore in June. 6/1, thirteenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Cork (20f, good to soft) 19 days ago. More is needed. Tame Cork effort raises questions; back in trip here, soft ground no problem.
20	20 (20) (66/1 +0%) Frazel Express	66 66/1(+0%)	(20) Frazel Express 66/1, 50/1, fared better than of late when fourth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (21.6f, good) 8 days ago. Down in trip. Needs to build on it now. Wants further and 3lb out of handicap.

LTO Selection:

BANNTOWN GIRL was placed for the second year running in a valuable mares' handicap at Leopardstown in February and has a sizeable pull at the weights with the winner Ballybawn Belter. Sonny Carey's charge got her head in front in a Ballinrobe maiden in May and will enjoy the soft ground. Delante, a half-sister to the dam of Douvan and Jonbon, won her only start in France on soft and showed her first bit of worthwhile Irish form when second to Red Ball Of Fire at Sligo. There should be more to come from her. The selection's Leopardstown conqueror Ballybawn Belter also hit the target at the Punchestown Festival in April. She's up another 7lb for that, and dropping back from 2m4f may not be ideal, but she is still a big player. Ready Downpatrick winner Cottie and Vischio, who has been in good form on the Flat, may both find underfoot conditions softer than ideal.

AURORA PRINCESS has been brought along steadily over hurdles since joining Emmet Mullins and this fairly useful winner on the level can take a big step forward on just her second handicap start now the headgear goes back on. Cottie and Royal Eagle came home 1-2 at Downpatrick last time and can fight it out for minor honours this time. Feet of A Dancer and Banntown Girl complete the shortlist in a very competitive handicap.

Very open with an each-way vote going to the improving 4yo FEET OF A DANCER

19:15 Galway Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:50 Galway Maiden Hurdle 21f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
9	9 (9) (0.8/1 +54%) High Class Hero	0.8 0.8/1(+54%)	(9) High Class Hero 0.8/1, 11/10, won 11-runner bumper at Listowel (20f, good) on NH debut 58 days ago, readily. Excellent prospect who is worth chancing to make a successful start over hurdles. Listowel bumper win reads well; potentially smart novice hurdler and Townend's pick.
3	3 (3) (3.5/1 -5%) Arabian Diamond	3.5 3.5/1(-5%)	(3) Arabian Diamond 3.5/1, Promising sort. 2/1, improved when winning 12-runner bumper at Sligo (18f, good) 24 days ago. Considerately handled on sole previous run over hurdles and should improve markedly returned to this sphere. Sligo bumper winner will surely improve on one previous hurdles run.
14	14 (14) (4/1 -60%) Tag Man	4 4/1(-60%)	(14) Tag Man 4/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Good fourth of 9 in minor event hurdle at Punchestown (19.8f, good to soft, 3/1) 98 days ago. Solid claims. Form to be closely involved but needs to settle to see out this trip.
2	2 (2) (8/1 +43%) Alvaniy	8 8/1(+43%)	(2) Alvaniy 8/1, Twice-raced maiden. Second of 8 in bumper (15/2) at Ballinrobe (17.4f, soft) 110 days ago. Makes hurdles debut. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Paul Gammell. Strength in the betting would be significant. Bit surprising he starts out hurdling over such a trip but respected all the same.
5	5 (5) (9/1 -20%) Black Bamboo	9 9/1(-20%)	(5) Black Bamboo 9/1, Promising individual. Creditable second of 15 in novice hurdle at Killarney (20f, good, 7/2) 13 days ago. Open to improvement and can't be ruled out. Recent Killarney comeback second augurs well; more likely needed though.
10	10 (10) (50/1 -52%) Josies Dylan	50 50/1(-52%)	(10) Josies Dylan 50/1, Dylan Thomas gelding. Half-brother to 4 winners, including useful hurdler Wilde About Oscar, stays 23f, and fairly useful hurdler/useful chaser Asockastar, stayed 3½m. Maiden pointer, runner-up last time (May 2022). Second in a point'; worth a market check but is likely to find easier maiden opportunities.
11	11 (11) (66/1 -100%) Phoenix Cowboy	66 66/1(-100%)	(11) Phoenix Cowboy 66/1, Useful Flat winner, making GB/IRE jumps debut. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, first run since leaving G. M. Lyons when fifteenth of 20 in handicap (80/1) at this course (16.8f, heavy) 2 days ago. Quite smart on flat for Ger Lyons but well beaten here on Monday; wants better ground.
21	21 (21) (80/1 +20%) Mogo Man	80 80/1(+20%)	(21) Mogo Man 80/1, Champs Elysees gelding. Closely related to 2 winners, including fairly useful hurdler Thorpe and half-brother to a winner on Flat. Flat-bred newcomer best watched if getting a run; reserve.
8	8 (8) (80/1 -21%) Get It Right	80 80/1(-21%)	(8) Get It Right 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. Tongue strap on for 1st time, twelfth of 15 in novice hurdle (7/1) at Sligo (16.9f, good) on hurdles bow 24 days ago. Up in trip. Others preferred. Tailed off on recent hurdles debut; best watched.
6	6 (6) (100/1 +0%) Farewellchancer	100 100/1(+0%)	(6) Farewellchancer 100/1, Once-raced maiden. Twelfth of 14 in novice hurdle (66/1) at Downpatrick (17.8f, good) on NH debut 20 days ago. Never sighted on last month's Ballinrobe debut; best watched for now.
19	19 (19) (100/1 -203%) Meyo	100 100/1(-203%)	(19) Meyo 100/1, Once-raced maiden. 14/1, fifth of 15 in novice hurdle at Cork (24f, good to soft) on NH debut 19 days ago. Unlikely to get involved. Encouraging enough Cork debut last month but lots of improvement likely needed to feature.
7	7 (7) (125/1 +17%) Free Parking	125 125/1(+17%)	(7) Free Parking 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Eleventh of 14 in novice hurdle (11/1) at Roscommon (15.5f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Runner-up in a point but has shown pretty much nothing so far under rules.
4	4 (4) (125/1 +38%) Athgaine Monarch	125 125/1(+38%)	(4) Athgaine Monarch 125/1, Once-raced maiden. 18/1, eleventh of 15 in bumper at Listowel (20f, soft) on NH debut. Off over 2 years. Makes hurdles debut. First run for yard after leaving Padraig Roche. Tailed off in Listowel bumper nearly 3 years ago for Padraig Roche; can only be watched.
16	16 (16) (150/1 -127%) Truckers Fame	150 150/1(-127%)	(16) Truckers Fame 150/1, Once-raced maiden. Hooded, tenth of 16 in novice hurdle at Kilbeggan (18f, soft, 12/1) on NH debut 12 days ago. Beaten a long way on hurdles debut at Kilbeggan recently; will need more time.
12	12 (12) (200/1 -33%) Righteous Ruane	200 200/1(-33%)	(12) Righteous Ruane 200/1, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. 200/1, fell in novice hurdle at Killarney (20f, good) 13 days ago. Hard to make a case for. Poor form in bumpers ans maiden hurdles.
17	17 (17) (200/1 +0%) Hollymount Dream	200 200/1(+0%)	(17) Hollymount Dream 200/1, Once-raced maiden. Tongue strap on, ninth of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (17f, good, 150/1) on NH debut 8 days ago. Up in trip. Hooded for 1st time. Didn't show a whole lot on recent hurdles debut; hooded here but easily passed over.

LTO Selection:

A winning point-to-pointer in late 2021, HIGH CLASS HERO overcame a long absence to score on his Rules debut in a Listowel bumper last month. He beat a useful type who has subsequently won his first two starts over hurdles very easily and seems sure to stay this trip, with that bumper win having come over 2m4f. Paul Townend's mount is clearly Wille Mullins' main hope, although stablemates All The Others and Alvaniy have both shown enough in bumpers to be contenders if they take to hurdles. Tag Man's Leopardstown second to subsequent Grade 1 winner Good Land is an eyecatching line of form and a mark of 130 sets a very good standard. There was little wrong with his latest run in a winners' contest at Punchestown, but he will need to settle better to see out this trip. Arabian Diamond was around a dozen lengths behind Tag Man when sixth in a Fairyhouse maiden on debut and shaped like a strong stayer when routing his rivals in a Sligo bumper last time.

HIGH CLASS HERO has already won a point and made a big impression when readily going clear to score in a bumper at Listowel a couple of months ago, so he's worth a chance to make a successful transition to hurdling. Arabian Diamond has plenty of potential returning to hurdling and he's considered a big threat, while Tag Man has the best hurdling form on show, so he's another big player.

A ready winner over a decent sort in his bumper win HIGH CLASS HERO (nap) looks the one here on hurdles debut

19:50 Galway Maiden Hurdle 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

20:20 Galway Handicap Hurdle 22f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
10	10 (10) (1.62/1 +49%) We'llhavewan	1.62 1.62/1(+49%)	(10) We'llhavewan 1.62/1, 11/4, career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.2f, good) 64 days ago, forging clear. Significantly up in trip and more to come for leading yard. Ballinrobe comeback win in May couldn't have worked out better; 12lb higher but respected.
3	3 (3) (7/1 +22%) Thornleigh Frank	7 7/1(+22%)	(3) Thornleigh Frank 7/1, Promising sort. Career best when winning 14-runner handicap hurdle (11/4) at Kilbeggan (18f, soft) 12 days ago. Handicapper reacted with 15 lb rise but he's improving fast and this trip may unlock even more. Hat-trick seeker could have more to offer now upped in trip; handles soft.
5	5 (5) (8/1 +11%) Shanwalla	8 8/1(+11%)	(5) Shanwalla 8/1, Course winner. Second of 15 in handicap hurdle (28/1) at Tipperary (20f, good to soft) 27 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently. That was a positive run and a tongue tie goes on for the first time. Won at this meeting in 2021 and he looks a big player. 2021 winner off 4lb higher; Tipperary comeback second augurs well.
16	16 (16) (9/1 -50%) Something Abouther	9 9/1(-50%)	(16) Something Abouther 9/1, 5/4, career best when winning 18-runner novice hurdle at Punchestown (22f, good) 53 days ago, forging clear. Makes handicap hurdle debut and she's unexposed over this distance. Improved for this trip at Punchestown; interesting contender now switched to handicaps.
20	20 (20) (10/1 +0%) Fancy A Cosmo	10 10/1(+0%)	(20) Fancy A Cosmo 10/1, 15/2, won 14-runner novice hurdle at Wexford (20.7f, good to soft) 26 days ago, well on top finish. Not taken lightly back in handicap company. Wexford maiden winner faces tough enough back in handicap company off 7lb higher.
22	22 (22) (11/1 +0%) Ardhill	11 11/1(+0%)	(22) Ardhill 11/1, 5/2, second of 7 in handicap chase at Downpatrick (23.5f, good to soft) 46 days ago, clear of rest. Switches from chase to hurdles. Looks competitive on form. RESERVE. Promising comeback run in June; retains ability and interesting if he gets a run; reserve.
19	19 (19) (14/1 +50%) Coventry	14 14/1(+50%)	(19) Coventry 14/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable fifth of 12 in claiming hurdle at Roscommon (20f, good to soft, 7/2) 23 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Gordon Elliott. Has work to do. Regressive sort remains opposable unless new surroundings have invigorated him.
17	17 (17) (16/1 -45%) Moonovercloon	16 16/1(-45%)	(17) Moonovercloon 16/1, Latest win in hurdle at Downpatrick in June. Backed that effort up when third of 10 in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, soft, 9/4) 19 days ago. Too keen at Kilbeggan last time and only previous effort at this inconclusive.
4	4 (4) (18/1 -80%) Miss Tempo	18 18/1(-80%)	(4) Miss Tempo 18/1, Career best when winning 19-runner handicap hurdle at Tipperary (24.3f, good to soft, 8/1) 90 days ago, kept up to work. Up 12 lb in his quest for the hat-trick but she's in top hands. Hat-trick seeker has been waiting for the softer ground; respected.
6	6 (6) (18/1 +10%) Zoffany Bay	18 18/1(+10%)	(6) Zoffany Bay 18/1, Won 8-runner handicap at Tramore (12f, good to soft, 11/8) 22 days ago, always holding on. that confirms he's in good heart having pulled up twice over hurdles in the spring. Recent flat winner goes well on soft; could go well if staying this longer trip.
14	14 (14) (22/1 +12%) Bella Bliss	22 22/1(+12%)	(14) Bella Bliss 22/1, Latest win in hurdle at Down Royal in May. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Downpatrick (18.8f, good) 45 days ago. Never travelled at Downpatrick; trip okay, ideally wants better ground.
9	9 (9) (25/1 -56%) Ossifer Hops	25 25/1(-56%)	(9) Ossifer Hops 25/1, Winner in hurdle at Downpatrick in May. 10/3, respectable third of 15 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (20f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Looked pretty hard work on that occasions so cheekpieces may help. Step up in trip could suit and cheekpieces fitted so 5yo a potential improver.
13	13 (13) (28/1 -12%) A Great View	28 28/1(-12%)	(13) A Great View 28/1, Below form eighth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (20f, good to soft, 8/1) 27 days ago, needing stiffer test of stamina. Gets the here and blinkers replace cheekpieces. Trip inadequate last time, prospects on best form but veteran opposable.
8	8 (8) (33/1 -50%) Hartur D'arc	33 33/1(-50%)	(8) Hartur D'arc 33/1, Latest win in hurdle at Wexford in May. Respectable seventh of 15 in handicap hurdle (5/1) at Tipperary (20f, good to soft) 27 days ago. Tongue strap on first time and he looks a shade too high in the weights. Plenty of improvement needed from recent handicap debut effort; tongue tie fitted.
1	1 (1) (40/1 -150%) Building Bridges	40 40/1(-150%)	(1) Building Bridges 40/1, 12/1, career best when winning 12-runner handicap hurdle at Down Royal (20.4f, good) 61 days ago by 2½ lengths from Ossifer Hops, kept up to work. 9 lb rise asks for more. Down Royal comeback win over Ossifer Hops; more needed again.
11	11 (11) (40/1 -150%) Big Debates	40 40/1(-150%)	(11) Big Debates 40/1, Two wins from 6 runs last season. Latest win in chase at Fairyhouse in December. Creditable fifth of 25 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Punchestown (19.8f, good to soft) 98 days ago. Lower in the weights over timber compared to chase mark. Better chaser but Punchestown festival hurdle run puts him in the mix; soft ground suits.
7	7 (7) (50/1 -25%) Another Choice	50 50/1(-25%)	(7) Another Choice 50/1, Pulled up in handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan (24.4f, good, 4/1) 44 days ago. Hood on first time and this isn't an easy race to bounce back in. Too keen and didn't get home when pulled up on comeback run; hooded and chance if settling.
12	12 (12) (66/1 -100%) Glenquin Castle	66 66/1(-100%)	(12) Glenquin Castle 66/1, Course winner. Seven wins in a prolific 2021. 25/1, sixth of 7 in handicap chase at Down Royal (24f, soft). Off 6 months. Switches from chase to hurdles and market may guide. Progressive in 2021 but largely well held last term; others preferred.
21	21 (21) (66/1 -65%) Snugsborough Benny	66 66/1(-65%)	(21) Snugsborough Benny 66/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2019. Respectable sixth of 15 in handicap chase (20/1) at Ballinrobe (23f, good) 65 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. RESERVE. Galway Blazers Handicap Chase winner hasn't won in over 4 years; reserve.
2	2 (2) (66/1 +0%) Purple Mountain	66 66/1(+0%)	(2) Purple Mountain 66/1, Course winner. Ninth of 17 in maiden (50/1) at Leopardstown (15f, good) on Flat debut 41 days ago. Cheekpieces fitted for the first time back over obstacles. Grade 3 winner but yet to fire in three starts for current yard and cheekpieces now tried.

LTO Selection:

Another devilishly competitive handicap, but SOMETHING ABOUTHER is interesting from an initial mark of 114. Padraig Roche's mare won her only bumper start on soft ground and relished the step up in trip to 2m6f when landing a Punchestown maiden last month. She'll come up the hill well if in the same form and is open to plenty of improvement. Fancy A Cosmo represents a stable in form and was placed on soft ground at this venue in the autumn. He put his handicap experience to good use when easily landing a Wexford maiden in early July. We'llhavewan beat a pair of subsequent winners at Ballinrobe in May and has won over 2m5f in the past. He's up 12lb for that latest win but there could well be more to come. Thornleigh Frank and Miss Tempo are both on a hat-trick but have risen sharply in the ratings.

Any number to consider but THORNLEIGH FRANK is improving at a rate of knots and with this trip expected to be within range, he is taken to shrug off another hefty rise in the weights. Something Abouther and We'llhavewan head the list of dangers, though Shanwalla, a winner at the meeting in 2021, also demands respect.

Preference is for WE'LLHAVEWAN, whose Ballinrobe win couldn't have worked out better and is proven over this trip and on soft

20:20 Galway Handicap Hurdle 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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