Galway Races & Results 1 Sunday 29th October 2023 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Galway Races & Results Tomform Sunday 29th October 2023

There were 29 Races on Sunday 29th October 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 7 races at Wexford, 7 races at Wincanton, 8 races at Galway, 7 races at Aintree, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 29th October 2023

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

12:41 Galway Maiden Hurdle 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	5 1st (5) (1.38/1 -38%) Miss Agusta	1.38 1.38/1(-38%)	(5) Miss Agusta 1.38/1, Runner-up twice in bumpers.10/1, 27½ lengths eleventh of 13 to Junta Marvel in EBF (Mares) INH Flat Race at Punchestown (16.3f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Makes hurdles debut for leading yard. Decent bumper form; very good opportunity here to make a winning hurdles debut.
2	8 2nd (8) (50/1 -25%) Saddle Her Up	50 50/1(-25%)	(8) Saddle Her Up 50/1, Twice-raced maiden under NH rules. Eighth of 11 in bumper (7/1) at Tramore (16f, good to soft) on bumper debut. Off 18 months. Switches from bumpers to hurdles. Soundly beaten in a maiden hurdle and a bumper in the spring of 2022; best watched.
3	6 3rd (6) (3.5/1 +36%) Notkeepinyagoing	3.5 3.5/1(+36%)	(6) Notkeepinyagoing 3.5/1, Fairly useful bumper winner. Improved on hurdles debut when third of 9 in novice hurdle at Downpatrick (21.8f, good, 3/1) 77 days ago. Down in trip. Back to 2m here and has a chance if handling the likely testing ground.
4	3 4th (3) (12/1 +0%) Late Vocation	12 12/1(+0%)	(3) Late Vocation 12/1, Showed more than previously when fifth of 15 in novice hurdle at this course (16.6f, soft, 33/1) 48 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Did not do at all badly on her hurdles debut here last month; hood tried here.
5th	4 5th (4) (4/1 +50%) Mi Lucky Cailin	4 4/1(+50%)	(4) Mi Lucky Cailin 4/1, Winner in bumper here in October. 28/1, seventh of 18 in novice hurdle at Cork (19f, good to soft) on hurdles bow 176 days ago. Should step forward. Not disgraced on her hurdles debut at Cork in May when last seen; should do better here.
6th	10 6th (10) (150/1 -127%) Tropical Image	150 150/1(-127%)	(10) Tropical Image 150/1, 40/1, thirteenth of 18 in novice hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 7 days ago. Not disgraced in a Killarney maiden hurdle four weeks ago; should do better in handicaps.
7th	7 7th (7) (22/1 -144%) One For Daisy	22 22/1(-144%)	(7) One For Daisy 22/1, Mahler mare. Dam (h89) maiden over jumps. Successful on last of 3 starts in points. Won the third of her three points in April; probably best watched here on her track debut.
8th	1 8th (1) (7/2 -17%) Armed And Fabulous	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(1) Armed And Fabulous 7/2, Lightly-raced maiden under NH rules. First run since leaving Ms Margaret Mullins when fifth of 11 in novice hurdle at this course (16.7f, heavy, 9/4) on hurdles bow 26 days ago. Has to be better than that. Jumped poorly on her hurdles debut here earlier in the month; this is less daunting.
9th	9 9th (9) (250/1 -150%) Smart And Sharp	250 250/1(-150%)	(9) Smart And Sharp 250/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. 250/1, tenth of 11 in novice hurdle at this course (16.7f, heavy) on hurdles bow 26 days ago. Booking of Doyle a plus. Soundly beaten on all three starts, including her hurdles debut here earlier this month.
10th	2 10th (2) (250/1 -67%) Deramore Park	250 250/1(-67%)	(2) Deramore Park 250/1, Tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good, 125/1) 76 days ago. That was his return from 33 months off and a hood is now added. Off for three years before well beaten in a Bellewstown maiden hurdle in August; no appeal.

LTO Selection:

MISS AGUSTA was capable in bumpers and is likely to be ready on her reappearance and jumps debut. Bought for 235,000 euros following her debut second in the 2022 Goffs Land Rover Bumper, she was placed at Listed level last April before disappointing on her last run. Today she drops in class for a winnable maiden hurdle. Notkeepingyagoing is a previous point-to-point winner who ran well over hurdles in August. She defeated a subsequent winner by 13 lengths in a course bumper in September 2022, but now returns following another small break and might prefer further. Jack Foley returns from injury on Armed And Fabulous. She has bumper form, but disappointed when jumping fractionally left on jumps debut here recently and needs to show more. Mi Lucky Cailin won a bumper at last year's corresponding fixture but was well beaten subsequently and now reappears. One For Daisy steps up from a point-to-point win.

MISS AGUSTA finished runner-up twice in bumpers last season and givne the yard she represents, is capable of winning a maiden hurdle against her own sex. Armed And Fabulous will doubtless show more this time, with Notkeepingyagoing another to consider.

This looks a very good opportunity for decent bumper mare MISS AGUSTA to score on her hurdles debut

12:41 Galway Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:16 Galway Maiden Chase 22f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	1 (1) (0.67/1 +19%) Affordale Fury	0.67 0.67/1(+19%)	(1) Affordale Fury 0.67/1, Smart staying novice hurdler last season, finishing second in 3m Grade 1s at the Cheltenham and Punchestown Festival. This former point winner rates a top chase prospect. Every chance of being a top staying novice chase prospect and the one to beat here.
4	4 (4) (2.5/1 +29%) Favori De Champdou	2.5 2.5/1(+29%)	(4) Favori De Champdou 2.5/1, Useful novice hurdler last season but finished 6 lengths behind Affordale Fury when fourth (Franciscan Rock short head up in third) in 3m Punchestown Grade 1 on his final start. Point background suggests he should prove as good over fences for a top yard with a good record in this. Likely to do well over fences but faces a tough enough introduction here.
3	3 (3) (7.5/1 -15%) Daily Present	7.5 7.5/1(-15%)	(3) Daily Present 7.5/1, Looked useful when winning maiden and novice hurdles at the beginning of 2022 but he hasn't been seen since pulling up in a 3m Grade 1 at that year's Punchestown Festival. This former point winner still has time on his side but betting is perhaps the best guide after such a long spell out. Best watched on his chasing debut after 18 months off but should be worth watching.
7	7 (7) (9/1 +44%) Meetingofthewaters	9 9/1(+44%)	(7) Meetingofthewaters 9/1, Fairly useful hurdler for Eugene O'Sullivan. Disappointingly below that level on course chase debut for Willie Mullins at the beginning of this month but it's still early days with his top new yard. Faded late on his chase and stable debut here early this month after seven months off.
6	6 (6) (100/1 -100%) Friends N Commerce	100 100/1(-100%)	(6) Friends N Commerce 100/1, Fair hurdler. Well held on his Limerick chase debut when last seen in May and outsider on return to action. Soundly beaten on his chase debut at Limerick in May when last seen; up against it here.
2	2 (2) (200/1 +20%) Clyde The Glide	200 200/1(+20%)	(2) Clyde The Glide 200/1, Poor form over hurdles and fences. Out of his depth. Very modest form overall and well beaten in a beginners chase here last time; no appeal.

LTO Selection:

AFFORDALE FURY is a smart chasing recruit whose only disappointing run last January came just 11 days after a fall. He subsequently bounced back with excellent Cheltenham and Punchestown Grade 1 runner-up efforts and is helped by having previous point-to-point form. Franciscan Rock and Favori De Champdou are closely matched on that Punchestown form but each has six lengths to find with the selection, while Franciscan Rock fell on his recent chase debut. Daily Present was rated 133 over hurdles but is best watched on his return following a long layoff, while Meetingofthewaters was well supported when disappointing here recently.

A cracking maiden chase. AFFORDALE FURY could develop into one of the best staying novice chasers around this season and can make the perfect start and provide Noel Meade with a third successive win in this contest. Gordon Elliott is another trainer who does well in this race and his Favori de Champdou can give the selection most to do.

Cheltenham and Punchestown second AFFORDALE FURY has every chance of being a leading novice chase prospect and can start off here

13:16 Galway Maiden Chase 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

13:51 Galway Handicap Chase 22f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
5	5 (5) (5/1 -43%) Natural Look	5 5/1(-43%)	(5) Natural Look 5/1, Fairly useful winner at 20f over hurdles. Creditable second of 13 in novice chase (11/2) at Thurles (20.5f, soft) 10 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Opening mark takes no chances but she's less exposed than most. Two hurdle wins, handicap chase debut now after Thurles second, same mark as over hurdles.
6	6 (6) (6/4 +14%) Emancipator	1.5 6/4(+14%)	(6) Emancipator 6/4, Career best when winning 9-runner handicap hurdle (7/2) at Gowran (20.3f, heavy) 30 days ago, forging clear. Switches from hurdles to chase. Has good chance on form. Had a break after two reverses in the spring, confidence-boosting hurdles win last month.
7	7 (7) (6/1 +25%) Old Soul	6 6/1(+25%)	(7) Old Soul 6/1, Possibly needed run when fourth of 8 in handicap chase (9/1) at Fairyhouse (24.5f, soft) 22 days ago. Stable in good form. Tongue strap on 1st time. Needs a couple of these to falter. Clonmel beginners' winner, no encouragement from his first two handicap attempts.
1	1 (1) (6.5/1 -44%) Brampton Belle	6.5 6.5/1(-44%)	(1) Brampton Belle 6.5/1, Run best excused when eleventh of 12 in handicap chase at Navan (23.5f, heavy), not recover after bad mistake 4 out. Off 7 months. Jumping remains a concern but isn't discounted. Two wins over hurdles, 0-5 over fences, two satisfactory handicap runs before a lesser one.
3	3 (3) (10/1 -11%) The Dabbler	10 10/1(-11%)	(3) The Dabbler 10/1, Inconsistent performer. Fifteen runs since last win in 2021. 9/2, sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (25.7f, good) 76 days ago, going in snatches. Switches from hurdles to chase. Others look more solid. Below best over hurdles last time, made mistakes at the festival but has run well here.
4	4 (4) (11/2 +0%) Routine Excellence	5.5 11/2(+0%)	(4) Routine Excellence 11/2, Won at Thurles in March before finishing good second at Fairyhouse next time. Pulled up in handicap chase at Killarney (26f, good to soft, 9/1) 168 days ago. Not ruled out. Pulled up after interference at Killarney in May, had previously looked a progressive type.
2	2 (2) (18/1 +10%) Falco Blitz	18 18/1(+10%)	(2) Falco Blitz 18/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Unseated rider in handicap chase at Listowel (22f, soft, 22/1) 36 days ago. Others have achieved more. Four wins for Nicky Henderson, generally regressive Irish form, has come down in handicap.

LTO Selection:

EMANCIPATOR won on recent reappearance and reverts to fences rated 4lb lower than his current hurdles mark. His form is in-and-out but he revels in testing ground, likes staying distances and is again ridden by his 7lb claimer. Routine Excellence was pulled up on his most recent run but returns following a summer break and has claims on Ladies National form in April. Lightly-raced top-weight Brampton Belle hasn't won since landing a Listed hurdle in February 2022 and disappointed on her last run, but returns from a break and is suited by conditions. Natural Look has recent form but might not want heavy ground, while Old Soul is ideally suited by conditions but was well beaten on reappearance and runs in a first-time tongue-tie. Falco Blitz's rating has fallen, while The Dabbler hasn't won for two years.

EMANCIPATOR capitalised on a lower hurdles mark with the minimum of fuss at Gowran last time and appeals as the one to beat if still in the same form back over the larger obstacles. Brampton Belle would rate as another leading player if brushing up her jumping, with handicap-newcomer Natural Look also considered.

After two reverses at the end of last season EMANCIPATOR should now show the benefit of a confidence-restoring hurdles win at Gowran

13:51 Galway Handicap Chase 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

14:26 Galway Handicap Chase 22f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
7	7 (7) (3/1 +25%) My Friend The Wind	3 3/1(+25%)	(7) My Friend The Wind 3/1, 1 win from 2 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Ballinrobe in August. Creditable third of 14 in handicap chase at Ballinrobe (23f, good to soft, 5/2) 44 days ago. Player. Won a handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe and ran well over fences there last month; contender.
4	4 (4) (5/1 +38%) Captain Jimmy	5 5/1(+38%)	(4) Captain Jimmy 5/1, C&D winner. Latest win in hurdle at Punchestown in January. Below form fifth of 14 in handicap hurdle (8/1) at Ballinrobe (22.1f, soft). Off 6 months. Switches from hurdles to chase. Blinkers back on. Won this last year; absence since April not a worry and clearly respected on his return.
8	8 (8) (7/1 +22%) Da Big Fella	7 7/1(+22%)	(8) Da Big Fella 7/1, One win from 21 NH runs. Modest winner at 20f over hurdles. Very good fourth of 11 in handicap chase at Tipperary (23.6f, soft, 9/1). Off 6 months. Tongue strap on 1st time. First-time headgear combination employed today and no surprise should he run a big race.
3	3 (3) (10/1 +17%) Teescomponentsyess	10 10/1(+17%)	(3) Teescomponentsyess 10/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Fifth of 10 in novice chase (33/1) at Limerick (19f, heavy) 7 days ago. Makes handicap chase debut. Dangerous if scaling a revival. Not as effective yet over fences but plenty of scope for improvement in his first handicap.
1	1 (1) (10/3 -11%) Takarengo	3.333333 10/3(-11%)	(1) Takarengo 10/3, One win from 30 NH runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable third of 8 in handicap chase at this C&D (soft, 11/4) 48 days ago. Has to be taken seriously. Plenty to be encouraged by the way he came home over C&D last month; decent opportunity.
9	9 (9) (12/1 -33%) Eddies Pride	12 12/1(-33%)	(9) Eddies Pride 12/1, One win from 30 NH runs. Seventh of 11 in handicap chase at Tipperary (23.6f, soft, 7/1). Off 6 months. Off since April; trip and ground are fine and could go well if fit enough to do justice.
2	2 (2) (18/5 -8%) Hascoeur Clermont	3.6 18/5(-8%)	(2) Hascoeur Clermont 18/5, Running well when unseated rider in handicap chase at Punchestown (23.3f, good to soft, 7/2) 18 days ago, looking sure to be placed. Can make presence felt. Still had a chance when unseating at the last at Punchestown; stable in fine form.
5	5 (5) (33/1 -65%) Indian Admiral	33 33/1(-65%)	(5) Indian Admiral 33/1, 40/1, pulled up in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (16.6f, good) 76 days ago, labouring some way out Returned from 19 months off in May and has not beaten a single rival; debut for Noel Kelly.
10	10 (10) (50/1 -25%) Four Country Roads	50 50/1(-25%)	(10) Four Country Roads 50/1, Unreliable sort. Two wins from 42 NH runs. 50/1, ninth of 10 in handicap chase at Punchestown (23.3f, good to soft) 18 days ago. This is tough and a big ask here from 6lb out of the handicap.

LTO Selection:

MY FRIEND THE WIND might turn last year's placing with Captain Jimmy and win. A dual hurdles winner, the selection is rated 6lb lower in this sphere and while beaten a neck in last year's renewal (Eddies Pride finished fifth), is 10lb better off with Captain Jimmy. The latter has won the last two renewals and while he will be primed for today's reappearance and likes this course, might find the race-fit selection too strong. Hascoeur Clermont is another dual hurdles winner who is rated 4lb lower over fences and while he lay second when exiting at the final fence in Punchestown recently, is without his rider's 7lb claim now. Takarengo has won just once from 30 jumps runs, while Teescomponentsyess is quirky and debuts in handicaps from a lower rating than over hurdles.

TAKARENGO has been handed a lenient-looking chase mark and a good round of jumping can see him take advantage this time. Hascoeur Clermont was in the process of running well when unseating at Punchestown and is next best ahead of My Friend The Wind.

Despite not having won for two years, there was plenty to like about how TAKARENGO saw out his race here last time and he could score

14:26 Galway Handicap Chase 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:01 Galway Maiden Hurdle 21f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
2	2 (2) (6/4 +45%) Mint Boy	1.5 6/4(+45%)	(2) Mint Boy 6/4, Placed both starts in bumpers. After 6 months off, left hurdling debut form behind when winning 17-runner maiden (15/8) at Gowran (20.2f, heavy) 29 days ago. Open to further progress. Point winner, twice placed in bumpers, stayed 2m4f well when winning a maiden at Gowran.
4	4 (4) (7/2 -17%) Sequestered	3.5 7/2(-17%)	(4) Sequestered 7/2, Fairly useful hurdler. Winner at Sligo in August. Improved again when second of 6 in novice (33/1) at Listowel (20f, soft) 36 days ago. Can make his presence felt. Backed up Sligo win with creditable second to the smart High Class Hero at Listowel.
1	1 (1) (9/2 +25%) Free Flowing	4.5 9/2(+25%)	(1) Free Flowing 9/2, After 5 months off, won 11-runner maiden hurdle (17/2) at this course (16.7f, heavy) 26 days ago, holding on gamely. Can give another good account back up in trip. Fair form last season, course maiden winner over a shorter trip on seasonal debut.
5	5 (5) (10/3 -33%) Stuzzikini	3.333333 10/3(-33%)	(5) Stuzzikini 10/3, Fairly useful hurdler. Opened account at Kilbeggan in April. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good second of 19 in handicap at Punchestown (23f, good, 20/1) 19 days ago. Can resume winning ways. Experienced novice with a win and five seconds to his name, good handicap run on latest.
3	3 (3) (18/1 -64%) Moon D'Orange	18 18/1(-64%)	(3) Moon D'Orange 18/1, Thrice-raced winner over hurdles, successful at Cartmel in May. Shaped as if better for run when fifth of 7 in novice hurdle (10/1) at Cork (24.2f, good to soft) 2 weeks ago. Remains open to improvement. 2m6f maiden winner at Cartmel, remote fifth over 3m at Cork, others have stronger claims.
6	6 (6) (20/1 -82%) Walhaan	20 20/1(-82%)	(6) Walhaan 20/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Respectable fourth of 11 in handicap on the level at Leopardstown (1m, heavy, 18/1) a week ago. Will need to find more as he goes back over hurdles with visor/tongue strap on 1st time. Won 2m Leopardstown maiden last March, has run well in recent Flat handicaps on heavy.
7	7 (7) (40/1 -43%) Zolpharine	40 40/1(-43%)	(7) Zolpharine 40/1, Made a winning hurdling debut at Kilbeggan in September. However, well held both starts since, racing freely when last of 7 in novice at Cork (24.2f, good to soft, 28/1) 2 weeks ago. Maiden winner over 2m at Kilbeggan, found wanting in two races since raised in class.
8	8 (8) (150/1 -88%) Lavinia Fontana	150 150/1(-88%)	(8) Lavinia Fontana 150/1, Modest form when fourth at Limerick on chase debut but form has gone the wrong way since, pulled up in cross-country race at Punchestown (25f, good to soft, 66/1) in April. Best watched back over hurdles. Struggled in two runs over hurdles last season, point winner, weak form in hunter chases.

LTO Selection:

The progressive SEQUESTERED bumped into a smart subsequent Listed winner at Listowel in September. He previously contested a hot course bumper in August - from which the third, fourth, sixth, eighth and 12th have all won subsequently - and at Listowel last month, had the useful Reverend Hubert behind in third. Stuzzikini is dependable and in form but would prefer further and might also be happier on a sounder surface. Mint Boy won on testing ground at Gowran but steps up in grade, while Free Flowing capitalised on some poor jumping from the odds-on runner-up when winning here recently but is proven on testing ground. Moon D'orange and Zolpharine were well held at Cork, while Walhaan runs in a first-time tongue-tie and visor.

Making a belated handicap debut, STUZZIKINI ran his best race in first-time cheekpieces when runner-up at Punchestown 19 days ago and he can get back to winning ways returned to novice company. Sequestered also showed improved form on his latest outing and could be the main danger, with Mint Boy completing the shortlist.

The 126 rating achieved by STUZZIKINI looks solid in that he was runner-up in a handicap on his latest start

15:01 Galway Maiden Hurdle 21f PREDICTION SIMULATION

15:36 Galway Maiden Hurdle 22f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
6	6 (6) (0.11/1 +21%) Search For Glory	0.11 0.11/1(+21%)	(6) Search For Glory 0.11/1, Bumper winner. 50/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, fared much better than he had at Cheltenham when 14¾ lengths seventh of 15 to Apple Away in Sefton Novices' Hurdle at Aintree (24.7f, good to soft) when last seen 6 months ago. Standout contender. Point/bumper winner, ran in two Grade 1s after Grade 3 third, impossible to oppose.
1	1 (1) (7/1 +7%) Alvarez Eclipse	7 7/1(+7%)	(1) Alvarez Eclipse 7/1, Twice-raced maiden. 9/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, showed ability when fourth of 15 in maiden hurdle at Cork (24f, good to soft) in July. Point winner, fourth in a 3m maiden hurdle at Cork, unseated at last in a recent point.
4	4 (4) (16/1 +20%) Magic Sadler	16 16/1(+20%)	(4) Magic Sadler 16/1, €16,000 3-y-o, Clovis Du Berlais gelding. Dam bumper/fair 2½m hurdle winner. Winning pointer, well-beaten last of 4 finishers latest start (Apr 9). Point winner last March at fifth attempt, remote last of four in a winners' race.
7	7 (7) (28/1 +0%) El Phenomeno	28 28/1(+0%)	(7) El Phenomeno 28/1, Morandi gelding. Dam, maiden over hurdles/fences in France, half-sister to fairly useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 2¾m) Harapour. Market check advised. Dam placed on Flat in France/well held over jumps, family of Gold Cup winner Sizing John.
2	2 (2) (40/1 +0%) Iron Allen	40 40/1(+0%)	(2) Iron Allen 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden under NH rules. Tailed-off last of 16 in maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan (19f, good to soft, 50/1) 6 months ago. Point winner last season; promising fourth on hurdling debut, tailed off on second attempt.
5	5 (5) (66/1 -100%) Reversal	66 66/1(-100%)	(5) Reversal 66/1, Given a considerate introduction when thirteenth of 18 in maiden hurdle (50/1) at Navan (15.6f, good to soft) on debut 43 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Dropped away from three out when 50-1 chance first time out at Navan in September.
3	3 (3) (100/1 -203%) Leva Tip	100 100/1(-203%)	(3) Leva Tip 100/1, Hooded, well-held seventh of 11 in maiden hurdle (150/1) at this course (16.7f, heavy) on debut 26 days ago. Up in trip. Made little impression on debut in a maiden hurdle over a shorter trip at this venue.

LTO Selection:

SEARCH FOR GLORY has found a soft touch on his reappearance and should take all the beating. A point-to-point and bumper winner, he was Grade 3-placed - when beaten just a length and a half at Clonmel in February - and while outclassed at Cheltenham and Aintree, drops markedly in class and should win easily. Alvarez Eclipse has also won a point-to-point and ran fine in a Cork maiden hurdle in July. He is race-fit following a recent point-to-point - when exiting at the last - and might fill second place. Another point scorer Magic Sadler was well held in an April winners-of-two point-to-point, while Reversal should improve from last month's debut. El Phenomeno has a useful French pedigree.

A gilt-edged opportunity for SEARCH FOR GLORY, who was contesting graded events earlier in the year and Gordon Elliott's 6-y-o won't get a better opportunity to open his account over hurdles. Alvarez Eclipse and newcomer El Phenomeno can battle out the forecast spot.

Placed in a Grade 3 event and given a shot at two Grade 1 races, SEARCH FOR GLORY faces a straightforward task on his seasonal debut.

15:36 Galway Maiden Hurdle 22f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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

Info	Form	Odds
6	6 (6) (3/1 +40%) Barnacullia	3 3/1(+40%)	(6) Barnacullia 3/1, Good second of 12 in handicap chase at Listowel (17f, soft, 9/2) 37 days ago, sticking to task. Has to be taken seriously from his lower hurdle mark. Two wins over hurdles and 17lb well in over flights; definite contender here.
10	10 (10) (4/1 +38%) Marelly	4 4/1(+38%)	(10) Marelly 4/1, 10/1, creditable eighth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (20f, soft) 36 days ago. Should come on for his run at Listowel last month and not one to underestimate.
3	3 (3) (7/1 -8%) Canal End	7 7/1(-8%)	(3) Canal End 7/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Career best when winning 24-runner novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, soft, 9/4), cosily. Off 6 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should have more to offer. Looks reasonably handicapped on form and the market might prove a worthwhile guide here.
13	13 (13) (8/1 +27%) El Champo	8 8/1(+27%)	(13) El Champo 8/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this season. Career best when winning 8-runner handicap hurdle (9/2) at this course (19.1f, heavy) 26 days ago, always holding on. More needed up 7 lb in a deeper race. Up 14lb for two wins and the drop back in trip is a question but should go well.
4	4 (4) (11/1 +0%) Ladybank	11 11/1(+0%)	(4) Ladybank 11/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. 11/1, 15 lengths ninth of 14 to Shecouldbeanything in listed hurdle at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Exposed in better company in the spring; hooded here and still has scope for improvement.
5	5 (5) (11/1 -57%) Ted Hastings	11 11/1(-57%)	(5) Ted Hastings 11/1, Fairly useful hurdler. Unable to make a significant impact on the Flat this summer but may fare better back jumping. Cut no ice whatsoever in three runs on the Flat over the summer; claims at his best.
8	8 (8) (11/2 +39%) My Gaffer	5.5 11/2(+39%)	(8) My Gaffer 11/2, 1 win from 2 runs this season. Latest win in hurdle at Limerick in May. 16/1, creditable ninth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (16f, soft) 37 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Mid-division in a good handicap hurdle at Listowel; seems to need better ground.
15	15 (15) (12/1 +0%) Theonewedreamof	12 12/1(+0%)	(15) Theonewedreamof 12/1, Not seen to best effect when seventh of 10 in handicap hurdle (15/2) at Clonmel (19.8f, heavy) 31 days ago. Probably remains in form. Best recent form has come on better ground over further; stable couldn't be in better form.
16	16 (16) (18/1 -13%) Contrapposto	18 18/1(-13%)	(16) Contrapposto 18/1, Bit below form ninth of 18 in handicap hurdle at Punchestown (16.6f, good, 15/2) 19 days ago. In good form last month; no impression at Punchestown last time though; not one to dismiss.
1	1 (1) (20/1 -264%) Maidenstreetprince	20 20/1(-264%)	(1) Maidenstreetprince 20/1, Promising type. Winner in hurdle at Limerick in December. 16/1, creditable third of 6 in minor event hurdle at Clonmel (16.8f, heavy). Off 9 months. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Not taken lightly. Looks fairly handicapped but no surprise should he need this after nine months off.
7	7 (7) (22/1 -57%) Hey Johnny	22 22/1(-57%)	(7) Hey Johnny 22/1, Latest win in hurdle at Thurles in January. Sixteenth of 18 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Punchestown (16.4f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Nnot competitive in better company at Fairyhouse and Punchestown; others preferred.
14	14 (14) (25/1 -25%) Mary's Pride	25 25/1(-25%)	(14) Mary's Pride 25/1, Twelfth of 17 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Punchestown (20f, good to soft) 18 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Should come on for his return at Punchestown with the stable among the winners yesterday.
11	11 (11) (40/1 +0%) Timourid	40 40/1(+0%)	(11) Timourid 40/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Fairly useful winner at 10f on flat. 20/1, last of 6 in handicap hurdle at Downpatrick (17.8f, soft) 23 days ago. Something to find on form. Better than his last two runs would suggest but others have a stronger hand.
12	12 (12) (50/1 -25%) Big Debates	50 50/1(-25%)	(12) Big Debates 50/1, 18/1, tenth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16.2f, soft) 28 days ago. Hooded for 1st time. Well below his best in two handicap hurdles last twice and might be best watched for now.
2	2 (2) (66/1 -164%) Cafe Con Leche	66 66/1(-164%)	(2) Cafe Con Leche 66/1, Latest win in hurdle at Limerick in March. Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, bit below form third of 7 in minor event hurdle at Sligo (17.8f, good to soft, 2/1) 80 days ago. Maidenstreetprince probably the yard first string but the betting will reveal more. Third in a Sligo claimer when last seen; owner-ridden here and may well be best watched.
9	9 (9) (66/1 -65%) Quirt Evans	66 66/1(-65%)	(9) Quirt Evans 66/1, 50/1, tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (20f, good to soft) 115 days ago, racing closer to pace than ideal. First run for yard after leaving David M. O'Brien. Lost his way in handicap hurdles last season; first run for Mark Fahey and best watched.

LTO Selection:

BARNACULLIA is race-fit, ground-versatile and reverts from fences rated 17lb lower in this sphere. Progressive, he ran well in a useful Listowel chase last month and while well enough held on his previous hurdles run in January, remains a little unexposed from his mark. El Champo is also progressive and while he won here recently, steps up to a stronger handicap rated 7lb higher and with his rider claiming 2lb less. Canal End looks much better than his 123 rating but is probably best watched on reappearance, as he would also prefer a longer distance. Maidenstreetprince was no match for Gaelic Warrior in January and reappears after a long layoff, while stablemate and owner-ridden Cafe Con Leche has been running recently in claimers. Ted Hastings would prefer good ground, while Hey Johnny was well held on his latest runs and makes his seasonal reappearance. Ladybank dead-heated with Princess Zoe in January and debuts in handicaps, dropping down in grade.

MAIDENSTREETPRINCE looks on a workable mark for this handicap debut and can strike on reappearance, with confidence in his chance increased should the betting vibes be strong. Canal End is another lightly-raced sort who should have more to come in handicaps this season and is second choice ahead of Barnacullia, who has improved when runner-up over fences here and at Listowel in recent months and has a lower mark back hurdling.

The one to be on could well be BARNACULLIA(nap), after winning on the Flat and finishing a good second over fences at Listowel

16:10 Galway Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:40 Galway NH Flat Race 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
6	6 (6) (4/1 -60%) Field A Thistles	4 4/1(-60%)	(6) Field A Thistles 4/1, Once-raced maiden. Fourth of 18 in bumper (50/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, good to soft) on NH debut. Off 6 months. Open to improvement Looked like a future winner when fourth in a valuable sales bumper at Fairyhouse in April.
14	14 (14) (6/1 +25%) Rachel's Secret	6 6/1(+25%)	(14) Rachel's Secret 6/1, Once-raced maiden. Hooded, second of 14 in novice hurdle at Tramore (20.3f, heavy, 40/1) on NH debut 17 days ago, staying on well. Makes bumpers debut. Down in trip. Worth a chance to go one better switched to bumpers. Second in a 2m4f maiden hurdle at Tramore, promising filly but drop in trip may not ideal.
8	8 (8) (7/1 -17%) Glens Lullaby	7 7/1(-17%)	(8) Glens Lullaby 7/1, Once-raced maiden. Third of 12 in bumper at Tipperary (16.2f, soft, 11/2) on NH debut 28 days ago. Clear of the remainder when third on her debut at Tipperary, should not be far away.
10	10 (10) (8/1 +68%) Magical Annie	8 8/1(+68%)	(10) Magical Annie 8/1, €9,000 3-y-o, Jukebox Jury filly. Half-sister to bumper winner Minella Mate. Dam (c96/h87) 2m hurdle winner in France. Half-sister to John Nallen's bumper and Flat winner Minella Mate, dam French hurdle winner.
3	3 (3) (11/1 +21%) Colleen Danu	11 11/1(+21%)	(3) Colleen Danu 11/1, Fair hurdler. 22/1, second of 15 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.5f, soft) 22 days ago. Switches from hurdles to bumpers. Back down in trip. Pleasing run when second in a mares' maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse last month, down in trip.
11	11 (11) (11/4 +21%) Metkayina	2.75 11/4(+21%)	(11) Metkayina 11/4, Diamond Boy filly. Dam (c112/h120) bumper/2½m-2¾m hurdle winner. First foal out of a bumper/2m4f-2m6f hurdle winner, Derek O'Connor takes the ride.
13	13 (13) (14/1 +65%) Queen Nel	14 14/1(+65%)	(13) Queen Nel 14/1, Mount Nelson filly. Dam unraced half-sister to fair hurdler/fairly useful chaser (stayed 3m) Sparkling River. Second foal; dam unraced half-sister to useful hurdle/chase winner Sparkling River.
4	4 (4) (14/1 +72%) Cullig	14 14/1(+72%)	(4) Cullig 14/1, Walk In The Park filly. Closely related to bumper winner/temperamental but very smart hurdler Commander of Fleet and fairly useful hurdler Fame And Joy. Wears hood. Closely related to the 2022 Coral Cup winner Commander Of Fleet, dam bumper winner, hooded.
17	17 (17) (20/1 +20%) The Last Drop	20 20/1(+20%)	(17) The Last Drop 20/1, Mahler filly. Half-sister to fair hurdler El Champo and fair 2m hurdle winner Fia Fuinidh. Half-sister to winners El Champo and Fia Fuinidh, dam unraced half-sister to Knockfierna.
18	18 (18) (22/1 +21%) Walk In The Shadow	22 22/1(+21%)	(18) Walk In The Shadow 22/1, Walk In The Park filly. Half-sister to numerous winners, including fairly useful 2½m hurdle winner/smart 21f chase winner Flanking Maneuver, stays 3m,. Half-sister to six winners including decent performers such as Flanking Maneuver.
1	1 (1) (25/1 -108%) Arctic Annie	25 25/1(-108%)	(1) Arctic Annie 25/1, Arctic Cosmos filly. Dam (c122/h119), 2m-19f hurdle/chase winner, also 2m winner on Flat, half-sister to useful hurdler/chaser (stayed 3¼m) Some Invitation. Dam Annie Other was a useful and versatile performer for Pat Doyle, from a good family.
15	15 (15) (25/1 +11%) Royal Cave	25 25/1(+11%)	(15) Royal Cave 25/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 8 in bumper (16/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 22 days ago. Has shown a fair standard of form on all three starts but needs to find a bit extra..
9	9 (9) (28/1 -40%) Knockarina	28 28/1(-40%)	(9) Knockarina 28/1, Champs Elysees filly. Half-sister to fairly useful hurdler Twin Power, stays 3m. Worth monitoring in the betting. Dam Knockfierna was a talented sort for this stable, winner of nine races.
7	7 (7) (33/1 -136%) French Hill	33 33/1(-136%)	(7) French Hill 33/1, Once-raced maiden. Seventh of 12 in bumper (11/1) at Tipperary (16.2f, soft) on NH debut 28 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Adrian Brendan Joyce. Should come on from her initial run at Tipperary but not a likely winner at this stage.
16	16 (16) (40/1 -43%) Smiling Bess	40 40/1(-43%)	(16) Smiling Bess 40/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Visored for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in bumper at Tipperary (16.2f, soft, 14/1) 28 days ago. Others preferred. Made the frame in races at Roscommon and Ballinrobe, valid excuses at Tipperary.
5	5 (5) (80/1 -60%) Day's A Dawning	80 80/1(-60%)	(5) Day's A Dawning 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. Sixth of 17 in bumper at Punchestown (16.6f, good, 100/1) 19 days ago. Low-key debut before long-priced sixth at Punchestown; more improvement required.

LTO Selection:

FIELD A THISTLES made a promising debut when fourth in the Tattersalls Ireland Sales Bumper at Fairyhouse last Easter and the form of that race has worked out particularly well. The valuable contest was won by exciting prospect Brighterdaysahead, while Field A Thistles also had a couple of recent winners in behind then, in Williethebuilder and Dee Capo. Glens Lullaby made a promising debut when third at Tipperary at the start of the month and if she builds on that, she could be the danger. Rachel's Secret ran a big race, at a big price, when second in a Tramore maiden hurdle on her 'track' debut and the Yeats filly is another who has to be on the shortlist.

RACHEL'S SECRET was runner-up in a point and showed plenty when filling the same position in a novice hurdle at Trramore 17 days ago, so she's taken to go one better at the likely expense of Field A Thistle, who shaped well on debut. Colleen Danu is another one to consider.

Some attractive pedigrees on view here, and several runners have shown ability, none more so than Fairyhouse fourth FIELD A THISTLES

16:40 Galway NH Flat Race 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

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