TimeWise Chronicles

Preview of the Galway races day 4 on Thursday afternoon.

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14:10 Galway – Guinness Open Gate Brewery Novice Chase (Grade 3)

  • Race Details: 2m 2f 54y, Grade 3 Novice Chase, for 4yo+, prize €24,000. Surface: Turf, Going: Nh: good; flat: yielding. 11 runners. Pace Forecast: Even. Draw Bias: N/A.
  • Pace Hint: Prominently racing horses are normally favoured, and the even pace should serve WESTPORT COVE (FR) much better than SPECIAL CADEAU.
  • Individual Price Hint: SPECIAL CADEAU traded at 50% or less of his starting Betfair SP when beaten last time out.

Runner Comments:

  • (1) PIED PIPER (7yo, 11-8, 159 TFR):
    • Form: Won all 3 starts over fences, including novices at Down Royal, Killarney, and Roscommon.
    • Pace/Style: Usually races close up.
    • Fitness/Class: Very smart hurdler at best. Off 52 days.
    • Flags: Warning horse.
    • Other: Stays 23f. Acts on heavy going. Wears cheekpieces and tongue tie.
  • (2) FINE MARGIN (IRE) (8yo, 11-1, 155p TFR):
    • Form: Won 6-runner maiden at Wexford on chasing debut by 1½ lengths, jumping soundly.
    • Pace/Style: EPF indicates in rear.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful hurdler, created good impression on chasing debut. Off 8 months before chasing debut, open to improvement.
    • Other: Trained by W. P. Mullins. Stays 3m.
  • (3) GOLD DANCER (FR) (6yo, 11-1, 159p TFR):
    • Form: Better over fences, won 14-runner maiden at Tipperary by 4 lengths, making most.
    • Pace/Style: Made most last time. EPF indicates in rear.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful form over hurdles. Will go on improving as a chaser. Off 84 days.
    • Other: Trained by W. P. Mullins. Stays 2½m.
  • (4) INTELLOTTO (IRE) (5yo, 11-1, 153p TFR):
    • Form: Won 5-runner maiden at Limerick on chasing debut by 10 lengths, jumping well. Useful winning form over hurdles.
    • Pace/Style: EPF indicates in rear.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful on Flat. Sure to progress. Off 70 days.
    • Other: Trained by Joseph Patrick O’Brien. Stays 2½m.
  • (5) ITSALLADREAM (IRE) (6yo, 11-1, 151 TFR):
    • Form: Won 7-runner novice at Roscommon last time, fortunate when left clear 3 out. Second to Westport Cove in maiden at Ballinrobe.
    • Pace/Style: EPF indicates in rear.
    • Fitness/Class: Much better over fences. Off 52 days.
  • (6) RUNCOK (FR) (5yo, 11-1, 158+ TFR):
    • Form: Won 7-runner maiden at Tipperary last time, maintaining strong gallop despite novicey mistakes. Fell 3 out when 21 lengths clear on chasing debut.
    • Pace/Style: Usually front runner/races prominently, often races freely. EPF indicates in rear.
    • Fitness/Class: Progressive in bumpers, fairly useful hurdler. Off 30 days.
    • Other: Trained by W. P. Mullins.
  • (7) SPECIAL CADEAU (7yo, 11-1, 163 TFR):
    • Form: Smart form over fences, won maiden at Thurles on chasing debut. Second to Nurburgring in novice at Killarney last time, resuming progress.
    • Pace/Style: EPF indicates in rear. Pace Hint: Less favoured by the even pace.
    • Fitness/Class: Smart form over fences. Off 13 days. Hot trainer Henry de Bromhead.
    • Other: Unproven beyond 17f. Traded at 50% or less of his starting Betfair SP when beaten last time out.
  • (8) WESTPORT COVE (FR) (7yo, 11-1, 162 TFR):
    • Form: Won 10-runner maiden at Ballinrobe last time, jumping boldly and clear before last.
    • Pace/Style: Front runner. Pace Hint: Much better served by the even pace. EPF indicates in rear.
    • Fitness/Class: Useful winning hurdler, at least as good over fences. Off 66 days. Leading yard W. P. Mullins.
    • Other: Wears hood and tongue tie.
  • (9) BELLE THE LIONESS (IRE) (8yo, 10-8, 146 TFR):
    • Form: Won mares maiden at Tipperary in July. Second in mares event at Killarney last time.
    • Pace/Style: EPF indicates in rear.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful hurdler, similar form over fences. Off 14 days.
  • (10) BIRDIE OR BUST (IRE) (7yo, 10-8, 160+ TFR):
    • Form: Useful form over fences, won mares maiden at Killarney. Unseated rider last time at Roscommon.
    • Pace/Style: EPF indicates in rear.
    • Fitness/Class: Winning hurdler. Off 52 days. Hot trainer Henry de Bromhead.
  • (11) GALE MAHLER (IRE) (6yo, 10-8, 161 TFR):
    • Form: Useful form in novice handicap chases, won at Uttoxeter. Second at Uttoxeter last time, bad mistake 2 out when going best.
    • Pace/Style: EPF indicates in rear.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful hurdler. Off 32 days. Horse in focus.

Private Tissue Odds: ChatGPT did not provide a private tissue estimate for this specific race.

ChatGPT Smart Plays: ChatGPT did not provide specific smart plays for this race in the conversation history.

  • Timeform Analyst’s Verdict: SPECIAL CADEAU is tipped to win, having quickly become a better chaser than hurdler and resuming progress when runner-up to Nurburgring. Westport Cove is not taken lightly for his leading yard, with Gale Mahler also an interesting contender.

14:45 Galway – Rockshore Refreshingly Irish Handicap

  • Race Details: 1m 98y, Handicap, for 4yo+, prize €12,000. Surface: Turf, Going: Nh: good; flat: yielding. 21 runners. Pace Forecast: Very Strong. Draw Bias: N/A.
  • Pace Hint: A very strong pace is predicted, which is unlikely to suit IMPOSING SUPREME (IRE) as well as SAN AER (IRE).
  • Individual Price Hint: COMFORT LINE (IRE) went under half his starting Betfair SP when beaten last time out.

Runner Comments:

  • (1) PINK OXALIS (IRE) (4yo, 10-0, 93 TFR):
    • Form: Found her groove again winning at the Curragh. Won at Dundalk (March) and Gowran (April).
    • Pace/Style: Usually races towards rear. Strong finisher, well-suited by today’s scenario.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful handicapper. In form. Off 11 days.
    • Other: Carries top weight. Wide draw (19) not ideal but could be offset by strong pace and her late kick.
  • (2) SEA EAGLE (5yo, 9-13, 96 TFR):
    • Form: Respectable 6th at the Curragh in March. Won twice at Roscommon in 2024.
    • Fitness/Class: Useful handicapper. Off 124 days.
    • Other: Trip might be on the short side now.
  • (3) RETRACEMENT (IRE) (4yo, 9-11, 98 TFR):
    • Form: Shaped very well on stable debut two runs ago at the Curragh over 10f. Below form last time (7th), unsuited by sharper mile.
    • Pace/Style: Early pace profile suited to a stalking trip from stall 6.
    • Fitness/Class: Useful performer. Progressive. Off 32 days.
    • Other: Scope for further improvement.
  • (4) ARTFUL APPROACH (IRE) (4yo, 9-9, 96 TFR):
    • Form: Second at Leopardstown in June. Well below form at same course last time.
    • Flags: Horse for course.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful handicapper. Off 21 days.
  • (5) CLEAR QUARTZ (IRE) (8yo, 9-9, 91 TFR):
    • Form: Creditable 8th at the Curragh last time. Won at Galway twice in 2024.
    • Flags: Course specialist.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful performer. Returns off a break (270 days). Trainer profitable with such types.
    • Other: Will need gaps late but is weighted to be involved.
  • (6) QUAR SHAMAR (GER) (5yo, 9-8, 95+ TFR):
    • Form: Creditable 6th at the Curragh last time.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful performer. Off 34 days.
  • (7) BILL SILVERS (5yo, 9-7, 96 TFR):
    • Form: Second at Leopardstown in June. Tailed off last time.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful handicapper. Off 38 days.
  • (8) GENUINE ARTICLE (5yo, 9-7, 96 TFR):
    • Form: Respectable 3rd at Naas last time. Ran with credit on last two starts.
    • Pace/Style: Strong finisher, very well suited by an end-to-end gallop. Drawn ideally in 5 to tuck in.
    • Flags: Horse for course.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful handicapper. Off 8 days.
  • (9) GOAL EXCEEDED (4yo, 9-7, 95 TFR):
    • Form: Won at the Curragh in May. 11th at Galway last time.
    • Pace/Style: Front-runner.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful handicapper. Off 2 days.
  • (10) TITANIUM (FR) (6yo, 9-7, ? TFR):
    • Form: 13th at Galway last time. Won at Leopardstown in 2024.
    • Pace/Style: Front-runner.
    • Fitness/Class: Useful handicapper at best. Off 2 days.
  • (11) EARLS (IRE) (8yo, 9-6, 94+ TFR):
    • Form: Not disgraced 5th at Gowran last time. Won at Haydock in 2024.
    • Flags: Horse for course.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful handicapper. Off 5 days.
    • Other: Drawn wide and may need further.
  • (12) EXPOUND (6yo, 9-6, 95 TFR):
    • Form: Good 3rd at Galway last time. Won at Ballinrobe in May.
    • Pace/Style: Front runner but tactically versatile. Very well drawn in 14 to track strong pace.
    • Fitness/Class: Returned to form with a big effort. Off 2 days.
    • Other: Unexposed at 8.5f.
  • (13) SAN AER (IRE) (7yo, 9-6, 97 TFR):
    • Form: Well below form last time. Posted an eye-catching 89 at the Curragh two starts ago.
    • Pace/Style: Usually races off pace. Hold-up risk. Massive pace boost today but needs everything to drop right.
    • Flags: Horse for course.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful handicapper. On a winnable mark. Off 49 days.
  • (14) SOLOMON COOP (IRE) (4yo, 9-6, 92 TFR):
    • Form: Better than ever winning apprentices handicap at Fairyhouse last time. Won maiden at Dundalk in February.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful performer. Off 63 days.
  • (15) BRAVO ZULU (IRE) (4yo, 9-5, 95 TFR):
    • Form: Won at Lingfield, Wolverhampton, Doncaster, and Windsor (last time). Chasing a four-timer.
    • Pace/Style: Usually races close up. Has tactical pace to settle in midfield and mount a decisive move.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful handicapper. Retains a workable mark. Looked more efficient without headgear lately. Off 17 days.
  • (16) FLYING BAY (IRE) (4yo, 9-3, 93 TFR):
    • Form: Below form 12th at Galway last time. Won maiden at Galway in 2024.
    • Flags: Horse for course.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful performer. Off 2 days.
  • (17) IMPOSING SUPREME (IRE) (9yo, 9-3, 97 TFR):
    • Form: 9th at Galway last time. Won at Galway in 2024.
    • Pace/Style: Usually races prominently. Pace Hint: Unlikely to be as well served by strong pace.
    • Flags: Horse for course.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful handicapper. Off 2 days.
  • (18) NO MORE PORTER (IRE) (7yo, 9-3, 96 TFR):
    • Form: 6th at Leopardstown last time. Won at the Curragh in 2024.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful handicapper. Off 14 days.
  • (19) GOIN’ (5yo, 9-2, 92 TFR):
    • Form: 6th at Listowel last time. Won minor event at Cologne in 2024.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful performer at best. Off 60 days.
  • (20) SHIGAR (IRE) (6yo, 9-2, 88 TFR):
    • Form: 7th at Leopardstown last time. Won at Navan in 2024.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful handicapper. Off 14 days. Has had breathing operation.
  • (21) COMFORT LINE (IRE) (8yo, 8-10, 93+ TFR):
    • Form: 7th at Galway last time. Won at Dundalk in March.
    • Fitness/Class: Fair handicapper. Off 2 days. Needs revival; not obviously well-treated.
    • Other: Price Hint: Went under half his starting Betfair SP when beaten last time out.

Private Tissue Estimate (by ChatGPT):

  • Retracement – 6/1
  • Bravo Zulu – 7/1
  • Pink Oxalis – 7/1
  • Expound – 9/1
  • Genuine Article – 10/1
  • Clear Quartz – 11/1
  • San Aer – 14/1
  • Rest – 16/1 bar

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

  • Win Selection: RETRACEMENT – Lightly raced, well-drawn, and progressive for new yard. He shaped very well on stable debut two runs ago and is suited by the stronger pace now back at 8.5f.
  • Each-Way Saver: EXPOUND – Fresh angle at trip, tactically versatile, and looks solid value at 15/2. He returned to form with a big effort over 7f at Galway and is unexposed at 8.5f, very well drawn to track the strong pace.

15:20 Galway – Arthur Guinness Irish EBF Corrib Fillies Stakes (Listed)

  • Race Details: 7f, Listed Stakes, for 3yo+ Fillies & Mares, prize €31,500. Surface: Turf, Going: Nh: good; flat: yielding. 16 runners. Pace Forecast: Strong. Draw Bias: N/A.
  • Pace Hint: FIERY LUCY has a good chance on form and shouldn’t be troubled by any pace scenario.
  • Individual Price Hint: FIERY LUCY traded on average at 70.00% of her Betfair SP during her career to date.

Runner Comments:

  • (8) FIERY LUCY (3yo, 9-0, 112 TFR):
    • Form: Third in a Listed Musselburgh and just touched off in a strong Killarney renewal last time (clear of rest). Half-length second of 10 in similar event at Killarney.
    • Pace/Style: Profile suggests 7f suits better than 8f. Well drawn for her tracking style in 12. Likely pace-efficient in a race with few solid closers.
    • Fitness/Class: Useful performer. Brings rock-solid, repeatable Listed form. Carries Timeform’s highest adjusted figure (112). Off 15 days.
  • (7) FINGERPAINT (3yo, 9-0, 93p TFR):
    • Form: Won 12-runner maiden at the Curragh by neck.
    • Pace/Style: EPF indicates midfield/prominent.
    • Fitness/Class: Well-bred, lightly raced Curragh maiden winner for Dermot Weld (hot yard). Should improve with racing. FS% (111.4) shows a promising energy profile. Step into Listed company is sharp, but she brings clear upside. Off 69 days.
    • Other: Classic dark horse type if she drifts.
  • (2) GLAMIS ROAD (IRE) (3yo, 9-3, 102 TFR):
    • Form: Dual Listed winner at 2. Run with credit this year, third behind Saqqara Sands latest.
    • Pace/Style: Usually leads. Tactical speed suits Galway. Prominent style and low draw (2) are assets. One-paced finish a niggle.
    • Fitness/Class: Useful performer. Not progressing, but honest and consistent at this level. Off 36 days.
  • (8) BELLAPHINA (IRE) (5yo, 9-7, 105 TFR):
    • Form: Hit a new high when third in a Naas Listed race. Won at the Curragh in June.
    • Pace/Style: Often travels strongly. Strong FS% and late splits suggest she’s pace-efficient. Will need a clean trip from stall 8.
    • Fitness/Class: Useful handicapper, at least as good as ever last time. On the up. Off 8 days. Has a touch of class.
  • (9) SHIOTA (IRE) (3yo, 9-0, 104 TFR):
    • Form: Two wins this season, including over 1m. Shaped as if still in form when 4th in listed race at Killarney last time, slowly away.
    • Pace/Style: Races handily, so may secure a spot early.
    • Fitness/Class: Useful performer. Still on the upgrade but this is a stronger race than last two. Off 15 days.
  • (5) MOJAVE RIVER (FR) (3yo, 9-0, 97 TFR):
    • Form: Won 4-runner minor event at Cork last time, capitalised on drop in grade. Fifth in Athasi Stakes in May.
    • Pace/Style: Usually races close up. Energy profile efficient (Tfig 88+).
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful performer. Not exposed. Off 6 days. Upside remains, but this is a deeper test.
  • (6) MURKALA (IRE) (3yo, 9-0, 101 TFR):
    • Form: Won handicap at the Curragh in May. Creditable 4th in similar race there last time.
    • Pace/Style: Usually races prominently.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful performer. Off 32 days.
    • Other: Listed form moderate; may lack tactical sharpness.
  • (13) FLEUR DE CHINE (4yo, 9-7, 106 TFR):
    • Form: Went as if amiss last time. Won maiden and minor event in 2024.
    • Fitness/Class: Useful performer. Off 46 days.
    • Other: May need further now; form regressive.
  • (11) MATAARIKI (FR) (4yo, 9-7, 102 TFR):
    • Form: Won handicap at Gowran in April. Third in listed race at Naas in May. Rare poor effort when well held last time (possibly amiss).
    • Pace/Style: Usually races close up.
    • Fitness/Class: Useful performer. Off 32 days.
    • Other: Back on a retrieval mission after a tame latest.
  • (15) TROPICAL ISLAND (4yo, 9-7, 104 TFR):
    • Form: Well held in listed race at Pontefract last time. Won at Ripon in May.
    • Fitness/Class: Useful handicapper. Off 23 days. Exposed; form doesn’t stack up.
  • (10) SWEET CHARIOT (IRE) (3yo, 9-0, 98 TFR):
    • Form: Well below form in listed race at Killarney last time. Good second in handicap at the Curragh in May.
    • Pace/Style: Usually races off pace.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful performer. Off 15 days. Looked held at this level latest.
  • (16) PRINCESS CHILD (FR) (4yo, 9-7, 99+ TFR):
    • Form: Respectable 8th in listed race at Navan last time. Fifth in Gladness Stakes in March.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful performer. Off 54 days. Often outclassed in this grade.
  • (3) EASY MOVER (IRE) (3yo, 9-0, 97 TFR):
    • Form: Yet to fully fire this season, 6th last time. Won maiden on debut in 2024.
    • Pace/Style: Sometimes slowly away.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful performer. Off 21 days. Needs to rediscover early-season promise.
  • (14) KODILICIOUS (IRE) (3yo, 9-0, 102 TFR):
    • Form: Well held last 2 starts. Improved when runner-up final start in 2024.
    • Pace/Style: Likely pace angle but doesn’t finish well.
    • Fitness/Class: Useful handicapper. Off 69 days.
  • (4) TAMAM DESERT (IRE) (3yo, 9-0, 93 TFR):
    • Form: Well held last time, carrying head shade awkwardly. Won maiden at Galway in 2024.
    • Pace/Style: Sometimes slowly away.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful performer. Off 7 weeks.
    • Other: Hard to see her involved.
  • (1) GERMANESE (IRE) (4yo, 9-7, 89 TFR):
    • Form: Improved when won 16-runner maiden at Fairyhouse last time, cosily.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful form. Off 55 days. Reserve; outclassed.

Private Tissue Estimate (by ChatGPT):

  • Fiery Lucy – 3/1
  • Fingerpaint – 5/1
  • Glamis Road – 8/1
  • Bellaphina – 10/1
  • Shiota – 12/1
  • Murkala – 14/1
  • Mojave River – 16/1
  • Fleur De Chine – 20/1
  • Mataariki – 20/1
  • Sweet Chariot – 25/1
  • Princess Child – 25/1
  • Tropical Island – 33/1
  • Easy Mover – 40/1
  • Kodilicious – 40/1
  • Tamam Desert – 66/1
  • Germanese – 150/1

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

  • Win Selection: FIERY LUCY – Looks the most dependable on form, figures, and race shape. She sets the bar with solid Listed-level repeatability and efficient tactical speed.
  • Each-Way Saver: BELLAPHINA – Still improving, suited by pace, and offers value at double figures. She is on the up and tactically adaptable.

15:55 Galway – Guinness Irish EBF Nursery Handicap

  • Race Details: 7f, Nursery Handicap, for 2yo, prize €10,800. Surface: Turf, Going: Nh: good; flat: yielding. 7 runners. Pace Forecast: Very Weak. Draw Bias: N/A.
  • Pace Hint: A slowly-run race should assist those up with the pace and GLAMAZON (IRE) ought to be better placed than NAKAMURA (IRE).
  • Individual Price Hint: GLAMAZON (IRE) can be expected to race prominently but despite the projected pace forecast could well trade much lower than her Betfair SP.

Runner Comments:

  • (6) GLAMAZON (IRE) (2yo, 9-0, 85 TFR):
    • Form: Improved markedly when third in a strong Roscommon maiden.
    • Pace/Style: Expected to race prominently, a major advantage in this likely slowly-run affair. Drawn ideally to get forward early.
    • Fitness/Class: Highest Timeform-adjusted rating (85) in the field. Tactically suited. Off 30 days.
    • Flags: Trainer Jessica Harrington won this in 2024 with Lady O – clear “go day” signs.
    • Other: First-time hood worked last time and retained.
  • (3) WHICH WOLF WINS (IRE) (2yo, 9-4, 83 TFR):
    • Form: Hugely improved on nursery debut when just touched off by Stop The Nation at the Curragh. Second by neck.
    • Pace/Style: Versatile tactically.
    • Fitness/Class: Looks well-in off mark of 72 based on last effort. Improving with each run. Off 12 days.
    • Other: Pedigree suggests he’ll stay 7f well.
  • (1) GAVOO (IRE) (2yo, 10-3, 83 TFR):
    • Form: Shaped solidly in third behind Stop The Nation in that Curragh nursery. Won maiden at Listowel in June.
    • Flags: Hot trainer David Marnane. Yard are +£34.58 level stake when running a sole flat runner – a notable stat.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful form. Off 12 days.
    • Other: Handles the ground. May not be progressing as sharply now.
  • (2) INVINCIBLE WILL (IRE) (2yo, 9-5, 79 TFR):
    • Form: Ran well to place (3rd) in a Down Royal maiden.
    • Pace/Style: Needs to settle better. Could go forward if connections spot the tactical gap.
    • Fitness/Class: Fair form. Improving. Off 13 days.
    • Other: Timefigure sound, FS% 101.4 suggests efficiency. Interesting potential to progress.
  • (7) NAKAMURA (IRE) (2yo, 9-3, 84 TFR):
    • Form: Best effort when third in maiden at Roscommon. 6th in nursery at the Curragh last time.
    • Pace/Style: Drawn wide (7) and with a hold-up style, very much a hostage to the race shape. Positional disadvantage from off the pace.
    • Fitness/Class: Fair form. Off 12 days.
    • Other: EPF profile (late closer) leaves him vulnerable unless pace collapses – unlikely today.
  • (5) ELORA PRINCE (IRE) (2yo, 9-2, 82 TFR):
    • Form: Fair form when 4th in maiden at Roscommon in July, easily best effort. Shaped as if amiss last time.
    • Fitness/Class: Off 14 days.
    • Other: Major bounce-back needed after poor Leopardstown effort.
  • (7) SARA LA BELLE (IRE) (2yo, 9-0, 72 TFR):
    • Form: Modest form, best when 8th in maiden at the Curragh in May. Badly hampered and almost unseated rider last time.
    • Fitness/Class: Off 14 days. Looks exposed; lacked punch.

Private Tissue Estimate (by ChatGPT):

  • Glamazon – 2/1
  • Which Wolf Wins – 11/4
  • Gavoo – 9/2
  • Invincible Will – 8/1
  • Nakamura – 10/1
  • Elora Prince – 16/1
  • Sara La Belle – 25/1

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

  • Win Selection: GLAMAZON – Class edge, race shape advantage, strong trainer pattern. She has the best combination of speed, tactical setup, and recent form.
  • Each-Way Saver: WHICH WOLF WINS – Improving sort who’s well drawn and could outstay rivals late. He has scope to progress but is marginally less favourably placed tactically.

16:30 Galway – Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap (Grade 3)

  • Race Details: 2m 11y, Grade 3 Hurdle Handicap, for 4yo+, prize €162,000. Going: Nh: good; flat: yielding. 23 runners (3 non-runners). Pace Forecast: Very Strong. Draw Bias: No clear draw bias.
  • Pace Hint: The very strong pace will probably benefit NDAAWI rather than BOWENSONFIRE (FR).
  • Individual Price Hint: DYSART ENOS (IRE) traded at 50% or less of her starting Betfair SP when beaten last time out.

Runner Comments:

  • (5) NDAAWI (5yo, 11-7, 162 TFR):
    • Form: Runner-up in this race last year. Returned to near-best when second in the County Hurdle off a break.
    • Pace/Style: Suited by the expected strong pace and stiff finish. Run style (held up) is well suited here.
    • Fitness/Class: Useful hurdler. Top adjusted rating (162) confirms he remains on the up. Comes here fresh (139 days off).
    • Other: Proven at the track and going.
  • (12) PUTURHANDSTOGETHER (IRE) (4yo, 10-13, 155 TFR):
    • Form: Fred Winter winner. Found the Grimes Hurdle too sharp on return (6th) but finished strongly and shaped well under restraint.
    • Pace/Style: Stays 2m strongly.
    • Fitness/Class: Useful form over hurdles. Open to more progress. Off 28 days.
    • Other: Progressive profile for a trainer adept with juveniles.
  • (3) JESSE EVANS (IRE) (9yo, 11-10, 160 TFR):
    • Form: Twice runner-up in this race (2022 & 2023). Arrives in top form having won the Grimes Hurdle last time.
    • Pace/Style: Tactical versatility.
    • Fitness/Class: Smart handicap hurdler. Solid course form, handles all conditions. Up 4 lb but his rider claims 7 lb. Off 1 day (race on 30 Jul 25).
  • (15) BOWENSONFIRE (FR) (5yo, 10-7, 159 TFR):
    • Form: 2 from 3 in handicaps. Arrives on the back of a dominant win at Bellewstown in a strongly-run race.
    • Pace/Style: Will relish the likely race shape. Suited by being held up. Tactical Pace Hint: Less favoured by very strong pace than Ndaawi. Tactically well drawn.
    • Fitness/Class: Useful hurdler. Steps up significantly in grade and may need to improve again. Solid each-way player. Off 26 days.
  • (7) MR PERCY (IRE) (5yo, 11-2, 155 TFR):
    • Form: Improving dual-purpose type who landed a G2 novice in the spring before winning on the Flat.
    • Pace/Style: Well suited by an end-to-end gallop. Strong FS% figures suggest efficient finishing.
    • Fitness/Class: Useful on Flat and over hurdles. Joseph O’Brien has him primed. Off 57 days.
  • (16) HELVIC DREAM (IRE) (8yo, 10-7, 160 TFR):
    • Form: Back to form over hurdles in April, 5th in a strong Punchestown handicap.
    • Fitness/Class: Useful on Flat and over hurdles. Capable off this mark and may sneak into the frame late. Off 57 days.
  • (13) JALILA MORIVIERE (FR) (6yo, 10-12, 157 TFR):
    • Form: Good 4th in a deep Punchestown race last time, better placed than most.
    • Fitness/Class: Useful form over hurdles. Lightly weighted. Off 89 days.
    • Other: Could be a frame-stealer at a big price.
  • (9) CASHELDALE LAD (IRE) (5yo, 11-0, 156 TFR):
    • Form: Won 12-runner novice at Punchestown last time, jumping well.
    • Pace/Style: Usually leads. Front-runner in a race with pace pressure. Will face pace pressure.
    • Fitness/Class: Useful form over hurdles. Unexposed, improving. Off 90 days.
  • (11) DYSART ENOS (IRE) (7yo, 10-13, 158 TFR):
    • Form: Best effort when 4th in Scottish Champion Hurdle at Ayr final start. Unbeaten in 3 starts as a novice.
    • Fitness/Class: Useful hurdler. Off 28 days.
    • Other: Classy mare but vulnerable in big field handicap.
  • (2) GAUCHER (6yo, 11-11, 157 TFR):
    • Form: Creditable 4th in Grimes Hurdle last time. Won 3 novice hurdles in 2024/25.
    • Pace/Style: Habitual front-runner. Usually leads.
    • Fitness/Class: Smart hurdler. Off 28 days.
  • (4) ENNISKERRY (IRE) (11yo, 11-7, 157 TFR):
    • Form: Creditable ½-length second to Jesse Evans in Grimes Hurdle last time. Won handicap at Leopardstown in 2024/25.
    • Pace/Style: Often travels strongly.
    • Fitness/Class: Useful hurdler. Smart form over fences. Off 28 days.
  • (6) SUNCHART (8yo, 11-6, 157 TFR):
    • Form: Improved again when 3rd in Grimes Hurdle last time. Won maiden in early-2024/25.
    • Fitness/Class: Useful on Flat and over hurdles. Off 28 days.
  • (10) TOUNSIVATOR (FR) (6yo, 11-0, 161 TFR):
    • Form: Well below form in handicap at Plumpton final outing. Won novice at Kilbeggan and Royal Bond Novices’ Hurdle in 2024/25.
    • Fitness/Class: Useful hurdler. Off 102 days.
  • (1) WINTER FOG (IRE) (11yo, 11-12, 158 TFR):
    • Form: Shaped better than result 4th in Champion Stayers’ Hurdle. 5th in Grimes Hurdle last time.
    • Pace/Style: Usually races off pace. Needs to be played late from well off the pace.
    • Fitness/Class: Smart hurdler. Off 28 days.
  • (18) ROYAL HOLLOW (IRE) (7yo, 10-7, 155 TFR):
    • Form: Better than ever ¾-length 2nd in listed mares event in May, leading until final 50 yds. Won maiden and mares event in 2024/25.
    • Pace/Style: Habitual front-runner. Usually leads.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful hurdler. Off 3 days.
  • (19) ADDRAGOOLE (IRE) (6yo, 10-6, 160 TFR):
    • Form: Well below form in listed handicap last time. Placed in handicaps. Won maiden.
    • Pace/Style: Usually front runner/races prominently. Needs to be played late from well off the pace. Drops back to a more suitable trip.
    • Fitness/Class: Useful hurdler. Off 89 days.
  • (20) RELIEVED OF DUTIES (IRE) (6yo, 10-6, 157 TFR):
    • Form: Step back in right direction when 4th in Kingsfurze Novices’ Hurdle last time. Won maiden.
    • Pace/Style: Usually races close up.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful form over hurdles. Off 144 days.
  • (21) PRAIRIE DANCER (IRE) (7yo, 10-6, 157 TFR):
    • Flags: Non Runner.
  • (22) LAST KINGDOM (FR) (4yo, 10-1, 161 TFR):
    • Flags: Non Runner.
  • (23) STORMALONG (IRE) (7yo, 10-5, 154 TFR):
    • Flags: Non Runner.

Private Tissue Estimate (by ChatGPT):

  • Ndaawi – 6/1
  • Puturhandstogether – 13/2
  • Jesse Evans – 8/1
  • Mr Percy – 10/1
  • Bowensonfire – 11/1
  • Helvic Dream – 16/1
  • Casheldale Lad – 16/1
  • Jalila Moriviere – 20/1
  • Others 20/1+

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

  • Win Selection: NDAAWI – Stands out as a top-class handicapper ideally suited to the conditions. Suited by pace, track, class, and going. Runner-up in this race last year and returned to near-best when second in the County Hurdle off a break, coming here fresh.
  • Each-Way Saver: BOWENSONFIRE (with extra places) – Thriving in handicaps, tactically well drawn. Won two of his three starts since switched to handicaps and arrives on the back of a dominant win in a strongly-run race.

17:05 Galway – Guinness Novice Hurdle

  • Race Details: 2m 4f 156y, Novice Hurdle, for 4yo+, prize €13,200. Surface: Nh: good; flat: yielding. 10 runners. Pace Forecast: Very Strong. Draw Bias: Not specified, but tactical positioning is key.
  • Pace Hint: Predicted pace will be to the detriment of CAMELETTA VEGA (IRE) while being good for STRONG LINK (IRE).
  • Individual Price Hint: STRONG LINK (IRE) ought to be held up off the lead so given the likely pace scenario his record of winning when trading much higher than Betfair SP looks significant.

Runner Comments:

  • (1) CINAMMON ROLL (FR) (5yo, 11-7, 133p TFR):
    • Form: 3-3 since switching to racing rules, last two wins coming in novice hurdles. Won at Downpatrick and Perth.
    • Pace/Style: Smooth through the gears at Perth, with solid FS% and notable finishing strength.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful form in bumpers. Remains with potential. Off 18 days.
    • Other: Proven over the trip and versatile regarding going.
  • (5) STRONG LINK (IRE) (5yo, 11-4, 140p TFR):
    • Form: Eye-catching debut over hurdles at Tipperary, winning by 1½ lengths. Won maiden at Wexford in May.
    • Pace/Style: Will be suited by this fierce tempo and likely to be held up. Pace Hint: Good for Strong Link. Individual Price Hint: Ought to be held up off the lead.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful form in bumpers. Open to improvement. Second-season novice advantage. Horse In Focus flag. Off 28 days.
    • Other: Proven energy efficiency (FS% 129).
  • (8) CAMELETTA VEGA (IRE) (6yo, 10-11, 142p TFR):
    • Form: Won mares maiden at Cork on hurdling debut readily by 5½ lengths, making all (form worked out well). Course bumper winner.
    • Pace/Style: Led throughout and dictated terms in a much smaller field last time. Pace Hint: To the detriment of Cameletta Vega if forcing tactics repeated. Pace collapse risk today if forced to lead again; how she settles is crucial.
    • Fitness/Class: Highly-regarded mare (closely related to Facile Vega). Better to come. Off 82 days.
  • (9) KEEP UP (FR) (5yo, 10-11, 138p TFR):
    • Form: Won 17-runner mares maiden at Punchestown on hurdling debut. Fairly useful bumper winner.
    • Pace/Style: Neutral pace profile could see her shuffled back. Hold-Up Risk Type.
    • Fitness/Class: Slightly below Cinammon Roll and Strong Link on figures but showed plenty of scope. Likely to improve. Off 53 days.
    • Other: Big yard W. P. Mullins; trainer form is solid.
  • (4) I AM RIVER (IRE) (6yo, 11-4, 131p TFR):
    • Form: Won 16-runner conditional jockeys maiden at Kilbeggan on hurdling debut by 2¼ lengths.
    • Pace/Style: Hold-Up Risk Type.
    • Fitness/Class: Massive scope but could be green under pressure and lacks recent experience. Off 60 days.
    • Other: €210,000 Getaway gelding.
  • (2) KAMIKAZ DU PLESSIS (FR) (5yo, 11-7, 133p TFR):
    • Form: Made promising start to hurdling career, winning maiden at Wexford and novice at Downpatrick, both in July.
    • Pace/Style: Hold-Up Risk Type.
    • Fitness/Class: Open to further improvement. Off 16 days.
    • Other: Visually workmanlike but reliable and resilient. Might get outclassed on turn of foot.
  • (6) SUNNY SOUTH WEST (IRE) (5yo, 11-4, 139p TFR):
    • Form: Won maiden (Clonmel, March) and Tipperary (May) in bumpers. Won maiden at Cork (July) in hurdles. Possibly found race coming too soon when 4th last time, probably best forgiven.
    • Pace/Style: Could stalk the pace in a sweet spot tactically.
    • Fitness/Class: Useful form in bumpers, fairly useful form over hurdles. Remains with potential. Off 9 days.
    • Other: Timefigs good when fresh. Could go under the radar if rebounding from latest.
  • (3) CARRIGG ISLAND (IRE) (5yo, 11-4, 133 TFR):
    • Form: Won maiden at Limerick in April. Improved 2nd in novice at Clonmel last time, albeit no match for winner.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful form over hurdles. Off 55 days.
    • Other: Big leap needed. Cold trainer.
  • (7) BOBBYSINGINDABLUES (IRE) (5yo, 11-0, 116 TFR):
    • Form: Pulled up last time. Modest form over hurdles.
    • Fitness/Class: Off 34 days. Out of his depth.
  • (10) THE CHEEKY PUP (4yo, 10-9, ? TFR):
    • Form: Tailed off in 2 maiden hurdles.
    • Fitness/Class: Off 20 days. No form; massive outsider.

Private Tissue Estimate (by ChatGPT):

  • STRONG LINK – 3/1
  • CINAMMON ROLL – 4/1
  • Cameletta Vega – 9/2
  • Keep Up – 7/1
  • I Am River – 15/2
  • Kamikaz Du Plessis – 10/1
  • Sunny South West – 14/1
  • Carrigg Island – 25/1
  • Bobbysingindablues – 66/1
  • The Cheeky Pup – 150/1

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

  • Win Bet: STRONG LINK – Appeals most as a late closer with proven energy efficiency, ideal profile for this setup, and no tactical questions. He had an eye-catching debut over hurdles with excellent efficiency and is suited by this fierce tempo.
  • Each-Way Saver: SUNNY SOUTH WEST (at 14/1+) – Forgiving one poor run, can run on into the frame if pace collapses. He has the ability and his profile fits for a place at big odds if rebounding from his latest run.

17:40 Galway – Guinness 0.0 Handicap

  • Race Details: 1m 4f, Handicap, for 3yo+, prize €10,200. Surface: Turf, Going: Nh: good; flat: yielding. 21 runners. Pace Forecast: Strong. Draw Bias: N/A.
  • Pace Hint: The prospects of VICTORIA KESIA (IRE) but not GLENROYAL (IRE) could well be decreased given the pace forecast.
  • Individual Price Hint: DABOYA (IRE) is likely to take up a position at the rear so given how things seem likely to pan out seems likely to trade a fair bit higher than Betfair SP as she has done before when successful.

Runner Comments:

  • (3) POSITIVE ENERGY (IRE) (4yo, 10-0, 79 TFR):
    • Form: Good 2nd at Ballinrobe last time, clear of rest. Won at Navan in 2024.
    • Pace/Style: Tactically versatile with a solid mid-pack run style which will suit the strong pace.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful handicapper. Proven & Fit. Off 38 days.
    • Flags: Trainer profitable with favourites and solo runners at meetings.
    • Other: Proven on today’s surface and trip.
  • (17) GLENROYAL (IRE) (3yo, 8-13, 80 TFR):
    • Form: Creditable 3rd at Tipperary last time, despite inadequate test. Second in handicap at Ballinrobe in June.
    • Pace/Style: Often starts slowly, usually races off pace. Drawn wide (8) and might need luck early. Pace Hint: Prospects decreased given pace forecast.
    • Fitness/Class: Fair maiden. Promising – profile screams work in progress with progression expected now upped to 1½m. Off 29 days.
    • Other: Will stay this trip on pedigree and prior runs. First-time cheekpieces applied.
  • (4) VICTORIA KESIA (IRE) (4yo, 10-0, 79 TFR):
    • Form: Improved when won 12-runner maiden at Limerick last time by ½ length.
    • Pace/Style: Pace casualty risk here with her hold-up style and high draw (17). Pace Hint: Prospects decreased given pace forecast.
    • Fitness/Class: Fairly useful performer. Progressive. Off 97 days.
    • Other: Showed guts under pressure. Up in trip and could relish further.
  • (2) LAGOON NEBULA (4yo, 10-0, 76 TFR):
    • Form: Second in handicap at Chester in May. 4th in similar event there last time.
    • Fitness/Class: Fair maiden. Proven. Off 47 days.
    • Other: Has run well at Chester and in Irish staying handicaps. New yard could unlock more; track and trip should suit.
  • (10) ZARIYGANN (IRE) (5yo, 9-12, 78 TFR):
    • Form: Useful winning form over hurdles, shaped as if amiss last time (fell).
    • Fitness/Class: Fair maiden. Interesting Recruit. Big Timefigure over hurdles. Off 28 days.
    • Other: Change of yard plus switch back to the flat could yield improvement. Race fitness questionable.
  • (18) ENZIYA (IRE) (3yo, 8-12, 76 TFR):
    • Form: Won at Limerick in June. Not seen to best effect when 5th last time.
    • Pace/Style: Sometimes slowly away, races off pace.
    • Fitness/Class: Fair handicapper. Proven. Off 19 days.
    • Other: Pedigree and recent figures suggest she stays this far.
  • (6) ATHENEUM (IRE) (4yo, 9-12, 74 TFR):
    • Form: 11th second of 10 to Love Sonnet in handicap at Killarney last time.
    • Flags: Hot trainer John Joseph Murphy.
    • Fitness/Class: Fair form. Lightly raced. Eyecatching type from a good yard with a nice run LTO. Still unexposed at the trip. Off 15 days.
    • Other: Could go well at a price.
  • (14) EAGLES DREAM (IRE) (3yo, 9-2, 79 TFR):
    • Form: Creditable 4th at Galway last time. Third in handicap at Ballinrobe in July.
    • Flags: Hot trainer John Joseph Murphy.
    • Fitness/Class: Fair maiden. Unexposed 3yo. Off 3 days.
    • Other: Continues to shape like a galloper. May sneak into the frame with the right cover.
  • (19) DABOYA (IRE) (4yo, 9-12, 73+ TFR):
    • Form: Not seen to best effect 9th last time, left poorly placed. Won maiden at Dundalk in 2024.
    • Pace/Style: Likely to take up a position at the rear. Individual Price Hint: Likely to trade a fair bit higher than Betfair SP.
    • Fitness/Class: Fair performer. Off 16 days.
  • (8) LADY CHRISTA (IRE) (5yo, 9-12, 78 TFR):
    • Form: Well held last time. Won at Fairyhouse in 2024. Good 2nd at Tipperary in 2024.
    • Pace/Style: Usually front runner/races prominently. Hold-up risk.
    • Fitness/Class: Fair handicapper. Off 36 days.
  • (5) ASTELIA (IRE) (6yo, 9-13, 72 TFR):
    • Form: Creditable 5th at Down Royal in June. Second in maiden at the Curragh in 2024.
    • Fitness/Class: Fair maiden. Off 24 days.
  • (9) NARLITA (GER) (6yo, 9-12, 78 TFR):
    • Form: Second at the Curragh in March, best effort. Below form 6th at Leopardstown last time.
    • Flags: Horse for course.
    • Fitness/Class: Fair handicapper. Off 49 days.
    • Other: Will benefit from return to 1¼m+.
  • (16) GEORG ZHUKOV (IRE) (3yo, 9-0, 74 TFR):
    • Form: Not seen to best effect 5th last time.
    • Pace/Style: Sometimes slowly away.
    • Fitness/Class: Fair maiden. Off 10 days.
  • (1) DREAM ESCAPE (6yo, 9-10, 73 TFR):
    • Form: Well below form last time. Won maiden at Killarney in 2023.
    • Flags: Horse for course.
    • Fitness/Class: Fair handicapper. Off 56 days.
  • (12) QUIZ TEST (IRE) (5yo, 9-10, 76 TFR):
    • Form: Again below form 5th last time.
    • Fitness/Class: Fair handicapper. Off 7 days.
  • (13) DREAMED TO DREAM (FR) (3yo, 9-2, 67 TFR):
    • Form: Well held last time. Fair form when 6th at Dundalk in 2024.
    • Fitness/Class: Off 34 days.
  • (15) BRANDON CREEK (3yo, 9-1, 68+ TFR):
    • Form: Well held last time, losing place early straight. Fair maiden. Fairly useful form when 6th on debut.
    • Fitness/Class: Off 36 days.
  • (20) TASSAROLO (4yo, 9-9, 74 TFR):
    • Form: Won 14-runner handicap at Killarney last time by neck.
    • Fitness/Class: Fair performer. Off 15 days.
  • (21) ZUZUKEL (FR) (5yo, 9-9, 75+ TFR):
    • Form: Down the field last 3 starts. Fair form only when 5th in newcomers race in 2023.
    • Fitness/Class: Off 16 days.

Private Tissue Estimate (Top 6 by ChatGPT):

  • POSITIVE ENERGY – 4/1
  • GLENROYAL – 11/2
  • VICTORIA KESIA – 13/2
  • LAGOON NEBULA – 7/1
  • ZARIYGANN – 10/1
  • ENZIYA – 11/1
  • Others 14/1+

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

  • Win Bet: POSITIVE ENERGY – Reliable, strong recent figures, and perfect race shape setup. He holds the strongest credentials: fit, proven at the trip, consistent, and tactically well-positioned for how this could unfold.
  • Each-Way Saver: ATHENEUM – Lightly raced, shaping like this trip suits, and drawn well. Still unexposed at the trip and coming from an improving stable.

18:10 Galway – Guinness Time I.N.H. Flat

  • Race Details: 2m 2f, I.N.H. Flat (Bumper), for 5yo+, prize €10,200. Going: Nh: good; flat: yielding. 17 runners. Pace Forecast: Strong. Draw Bias: Not specified, but tactical positioning is vital.
  • Pace Hint: The strong pace at a trip and track where those up with the pace usually do well severely lessens confidence in WARTIME LEADER (IRE) but not EXPRESSO TINI (IRE).
  • Individual Price Hint: GARAHON (FR) was beaten last time out when trading at 50% or less of his starting Betfair SP.

Runner Comments:

  • (15) WARTIME LEADER (IRE) (5yo, 12-0, 110 TFR):
    • Form: Finished a close second at Naas in Jan 2024 behind subsequent smart horses.
    • Pace/Style: Hold-up type in a strong pace may be a tactical concern. Pace Hint: Severely lessens confidence.
    • Fitness/Class: Proven class. Has lengthy absence to overcome (566 days). Makes debut for W.P. Mullins (3 winners in last 10 runnings). Gets Patrick Mullins (46% on bumper favourites). This is a classic “go day” profile.
    • Other: Most proven in the field and likely has the most class.
  • (5) GARAHON (FR) (5yo, 12-0, 106 TFR):
    • Form: Improved significantly on debut when second at Bellewstown last time, clear of rest.
    • Pace/Style: Likely prominent style helps in this setup.
    • Fitness/Class: Progressive. Sharper for a recent run. Emmet Mullins trainer at 26% strike rate in summer. Key danger with prominent style. Off 26 days.
    • Other: Tongue-tie added last time and retained. Another “go day” setup with valuable experience.
  • (4) FRANKIE JOHN (IRE) (5yo, 12-0, 102 TFR):
    • Form: Encouragement when making frame both starts in bumpers, runner-up in hot Thurles maiden, third next start still showing greenness.
    • Pace/Style: Race shape suits his tactical pace – likely to sit handy.
    • Fitness/Class: Promising. Connections know the time of day, and this £275,000 pointer should come forward again. Off 147 days.
  • (16) WELONLYHAVEDONE (IRE) (5yo, 12-0, ? TFR):
    • Form: Won completed start in points (Mar 2025). No form under rules yet.
    • Pace/Style: Likely to be prominent. Race setup ideal.
    • Fitness/Class: Interesting Outsider (Unexposed). Could be anything. Off 139 days (from point win).
  • (17) EXPRESSO TINI (IRE) (7yo, 11-7, 94+ TFR):
    • Form: Career-best when second in a decent Wexford race last time, travelling smoothly but left with plenty to do.
    • Pace/Style: Pace Hint: Not lessened by strong pace. If she sits closer early, has potential to place. Race shape could bring her into play. Strong late move last time.
    • Fitness/Class: Improving mare. May do better still. Off 27 days.
    • Other: Progressive, well suited by pace collapse.
  • (9) PARNELL STREET (IRE) (5yo, 12-0, 96 TFR):
    • Form: Promise when 2nd in maiden bumper at Fairyhouse, leading again briefly 1f out.
    • Fitness/Class: Off 201 days. Needs to improve again.
  • (7) KASHCHEI (5yo, 12-0, 92 TFR):
    • Form: Fair form in bumpers. Did well under circumstances 4th last time, having hopeless task from position.
    • Fitness/Class: Off 102 days. Solid efforts in bumpers; not dismissed.
  • (3) BOLD RHYME (IRE) (5yo, 12-0, 87 TFR):
    • Form: Off bridle long way out before closing up late both starts in bumpers. 4th last time.
    • Fitness/Class: Off 16 days. Showing ability; improving gradually.
  • (11) POETIC GLORY (5yo, 12-0, ? TFR):
    • Form: Runner-up on last of 3 starts in points (Apr 20). No form under rules.
    • Fitness/Class: Decent debut promise. Off 102 days (from point race).
  • (6) HAWK’S ROCK (IRE) (5yo, 12-0, 94 TFR):
    • Form: Showed plenty when 5th last time, keeping on straight having met trouble.
    • Fitness/Class: Off 64 days. Trouble in running at Wexford; could step forward.
  • (14) SOMETHING SIMPLE (IRE) (5yo, 12-0, 88 TFR):
    • Form: 3rd in female riders maiden bumper at Killarney.
    • Fitness/Class: Off 14 days. Midpack merit, minor frame chance at best.
  • (2) BALLYREDINKINGSTON (IRE) (5yo, 12-0, 91 TFR):
    • Form: Modest form in bumpers. 4th last time, carrying head bit awkwardly.
    • Fitness/Class: Off 77 days. Reasonable form; exposed vs. some rivals [:
    • Form: Won sole start in points (Mar 2025). No form under rules.
    • Fitness/Class: Point winner. Faces stern test here.
  • (1) APACHE TRIBE (IRE) (5yo, 12-0, ? TFR):
    • Form: Successful on second of 2 starts in points (Feb 2025). No form under rules.
    • Fitness/Class: Related to winners but not yet shown it.
  • (12) RED OAK (IRE) (5yo, 12-0, ? TFR):
    • Form: Unplaced completed start in points (Dec 2024). No form under rules.
    • Fitness/Class: Pedigree better than early output.
  • (8) MISTER O REILLY (IRE) (9yo, 12-0, ? TFR):
    • Form: No show in bumper or hurdle.
    • Fitness/Class: Long absence (1162 days) and no positives in form.

Private Tissue Estimate (by ChatGPT):

  • Wartime Leader – 11/4
  • Garahon – 5/1
  • Frankie John – 13/2
  • Expresso Tini – 9/1
  • Welonlyhavedone – 10/1
  • Parnell Street – 10/1
  • Kashchei – 12/1
  • Hawk’s Rock – 20/1
  • Ring of Kerry – 20/1
  • Others – 25/1+

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

  • Win Bet: GARAHON – Progressive profile, fitter than market rivals, tactical fit ideal. He is on a clear upward curve, sharper for a recent run, and a key danger with a prominent style.
  • Each-Way Saver: EXPRESSO TINI – Strong late move latest, improving mare, big price. She had a career-best when second in a decent Wexford race and has potential to place if she sits closer early, as the race shape could bring her into play.

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