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14:02 Galway – BOYLESPORTS BEST ODDS GUARANTEED MAIDEN HURDLE

Race Conditions & Pace Angles: This is a Maiden Hurdle over 2m 175y for 4yo+ on good to yielding ground. A Very Strong pace is forecast. This tactical setup suggests that prominent racers, usually favoured on this undulating right-handed track with a stiff finish, might be exposed, benefiting hold-up types who conserve energy.

Runner Comments:

• FIGARUSO (IRE): Showed better form over hurdles in 2022/23 (2nd at Killarney) and recently landed a gamble on the Flat after a long absence. He is open to improvement for his new, excellent yard.
• GO TO TOWN (IRE): Has shown modest form in both bumpers and hurdles. His last run (4th at Tipperary) was not hard, and he is expected to benefit from a longer trip (at least 19f).
• HARRY’S LEGACY: A fair handicapper on the Flat (stays 17f), who placed at Galway recently. He has similar hurdles form, including a second at Punchestown in June. His last run is excusable due to a slipped saddle, and he typically races prominently.
• JUST DENNIS (IRE): This runner has been tailed off in two maiden hurdles, and his dam was a modest chaser.
• NIGHT MOON (GER): A half-brother to an Italian hurdler and a useful Flat handicapper, winning his final start in 2023. He returns after a 681-day absence, having left David Marnane’s yard.
• SEROTONIN: A modest Flat maiden, below form last time. He showed some aptitude on his hurdling debut at Sligo (4th).
• BROSNA TOWN (IRE): Holds fairly useful Flat form, often meeting trouble. This is his hurdles debut, but he possesses stamina and class, and his yard often improves horses on their first try over hurdles.
• BUCKLE AND BOLTS (IRE): A fair maiden on the Flat who finished 8th on his hurdling debut.
• EBONY KING (IRE): The first foal out of a 21f/2¾m hurdle/chase winner. He impressively won a 16-runner maiden bumper at Tipperary by 3¼ lengths. This is his hurdles debut, and he’s potentially smart.
• FINE PRINT (IRE): A fair Flat handicapper (stays 16.5f). On his maiden hurdle debut at Wexford, he shaped as if needing the experience, finishing 9th.
• MONKEYFORAJUICE (IRE): Fourth foal, half-brother to a fair hurdler. No form is provided for this runner.
• PISTOCCHI: This third foal’s dam was a 2¼m hurdle winner. He showed significant improvement from his debut to finish second at Listowel, keeping on well despite being left with much to do. He’s expected to progress further and has a top adjusted TFR of 122p.
• STEDE BONNET (IRE): A €75,000 purchase, he’s a brother to useful hurdlers/chasers. He boasts useful bumper form, winning two consecutively at Clonmel and Bellewstown. He is bred to excel over hurdles.
• TATATEO (IRE): Closely related to a useful hurdler and fairly useful on the Flat. He has fair hurdles form, finishing a neck second at Sligo last time. He’s been wearing a tongue tie in his last two starts and could benefit from a pace collapse.
• ASTELIA (IRE): A fair Flat maiden who has been runner-up in both her hurdles starts, with a better effort at Roscommon. The stiff track should suit, but she could be vulnerable if ridden aggressively in a strong pace.
• SHANNON BANK (IRE): A fair bumper performer with modest hurdles form. Her last run, a 4th of 15, was better than it appears on paper.
• WEST END VICTORY (IRE): A €30,000 purchase, sister to a useful hurdler/chaser. She showed fairly useful form in bumpers, winning at Thurles in 2022/23, but has since left W. P. Mullins.
• HELLO JOHNJOE (IRE): A €30,000 purchase, her dam placed in points. She was runner-up in completed points and finished 6th in a mares bumper at Roscommon, carrying her head awkwardly.
• INVINCIBLE OSCAR (IRE): A €6,000 purchase, her dam was a fair 3m hurdle winner. No race form is provided for this runner.
• MIGHT BE THE ONE (IRE): A £60,000 purchase with an unraced dam. She finished second of two in her sole point-to-point start but was well held in a bumper.
• GOLDINTHEVALLEYS (IRE): Half-brother to a French 1¼m winner. He was tailed off in his maiden bumper at Punchestown.
• CAMAN ROCCO (IRE): Her dam ran once in a bumper and is a half-sister to a useful hurdler/chase winner. No race form is provided.
• MARIANS GAL (IRE): A modest Flat maiden handicapper who was well held last time.

Private Tissue Odds:

• Stede Bonnet: 13/2
• Night Moon: 7/1
• Astelia: 15/2
• Brosna Town: 8/1
• Harry’s Legacy: 10/1
• Tatateo: 10/1
• Ebony King: 14/1
• Pistocchi: 14/1
• Figaruso: 18/1
• Shannon Bank: 20/1
• Go To Town: 22/1
• Fine Print: 50/1
• Serotonin: 66/1
• Monkeyforajuice: 80/1
• Hello Johnjoe: 80/1
• West End Victory: 100/1
• Invincible Oscar: 100/1
• Buckle And Bolts: 125/1
• Might Be The One: 125/1
• Just Dennis: 200/1
• Goldinthevalleys: 497/1
• Caman Rocco: 498/1
• Marians Gal: 499/1

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

• Win Bet: STEDE BONNET – Brings a strong form base from bumpers, hails from a top yard, and is a prominent type.
• Each-Way Saver: PISTOCCHI – His course, trip, and the strong pace forecast all appear ideal for his continued improvement.

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14:37 Galway – BOYLESPORTS GALWAY TRIBES HANDICAP HURDLE

Race Conditions & Pace Angles: This is a €48,000 handicap hurdle over 2m 175y for 4yo+ on good to yielding ground. A Weak pace is forecast. This suggests a tactical advantage for prominent racers or those who can secure a forward position without expending too much energy. Hold-up horses will be at a disadvantage unless there’s an unexpected mid-race acceleration. Galway’s stiff finish and right-handed turns mean track-craft and balance are crucial.

Runner Comments:

• TELECON: Has useful hurdles form, including maiden and novice handicap wins in 2022/23. He shaped encouragingly (3rd) in his only subsequent start after a four-month layoff. Unproven beyond 17f, he acts on soft ground, wears a hood, and is lightly raced with more to offer.
• VOLANTIS (IRE): A useful hurdler who won this exact race in 2024/25. His last start saw him not seen to best effect. He stays 21f and acts on soft ground, making a bounce-back possible.
• PUTAPOUNDINTHEJAR (IRE): Has fair bumper and fairly useful hurdles form, winning a maiden and a 22-runner handicap at Punchestown. He should stay 2¼m, has only raced on ground softer than good, and remains open to further improvement.
• LAST KINGDOM (FR): A French bumper winner with useful hurdles form, including a novice handicap win. His last start was disappointing (2nd of 6) when odds-on, but he remains on a fair mark. He’s unproven beyond 17f and acts on soft ground. He’s well-treated, suited by the likely pace, and backed by a strong trainer.
• STUNTMAN STEVE (IRE): A point winner and fairly useful hurdler who won a Listowel handicap. He ran well again (2nd) in a Bellewstown handicap last time. He’s unproven beyond 17f and acts on soft ground, showing solid recent efforts and strong tactical pace.
• ZOFFANIEN (IRE): (Non Runner)
• AUTUMN TWIST (IRE): Fairly useful on the Flat and shows similar form over hurdles. She’s won a Killarney maiden and a Bellewstown novice. She raced around 2m, acts on good to soft ground, and has worn cheekpieces in her last four starts. She’s two from two since switching to hurdles.
• GRANN’S BOY (IRE): A fair Flat handicapper with fairly useful hurdles form, including wins at Kilbeggan and Fairyhouse. He stays 2½m and acts on soft ground.
• MESSERSCHMITT (IRE): Fairly useful on the Flat and similar over hurdles, winning a juvenile maiden at Galway. He ran as well as expected (5th) in a G2 Hurdle last time. He raced around 2m and acts on soft ground.
• RUN FOR HARRY (IRE): A fairly useful handicap hurdler who bounced back to form (2nd) at Downpatrick. He has made no impact in two starts over fences. He stays 2½m, acts on heavy ground, and usually races held up. His last effort was much better, and he could go forward here.
• SEQUOIASPIRIT (IRE): A fairly useful handicap hurdler who won at Navan and showed form (5th) at Cork. He will stay 3m and acts on soft ground, and is also a fairly useful staying Flat handicapper.
• A LAW OF HER OWN (IRE): A winning hurdler and fairly useful chaser, winning a mares maiden at Thurles. She unseated her rider last time. She stays 2½m, acts on soft ground, and usually races prominently.
• COME ON THE LADS (IRE): A fairly useful maiden hurdler who ran well (2nd) at Ballinrobe and shaped in good form (3rd) at Cartmel. He raced around 2m and wears a hood.
• TOLL STONE (IRE): A fairly useful Flat handicapper and hurdler. He shaped as if retaining ability (5th) in a Bellewstown handicap. He raced around 2m and acts on heavy ground.
• RAYDAMANN (FR): A fairly useful hurdler who won a juvenile maiden at Clonmel. He ran well again (4th) in a Bellewstown handicap last time. He raced around 2m and acts on good to soft ground, and is well-handicapped on his juvenile form.
• METAMORPHEUS (IRE): A fairly useful handicap hurdler who showed signs of improvement (5th) at Galway last time. He raced mainly around 2m and acts on heavy ground.

Private Tissue Odds:

• Last Kingdom: 4/1
• Telecon: 6/1
• Putapoundinthejar: 7/1
• Stuntman Steve: 8/1
• Volantis: 10/1
• Autumn Twist: 10/1
• Raydamann: 14/1
• Run For Harry: 16/1
• Others: 20/1+

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

• Win Bet: LAST KINGDOM – He is well-handicapped with proven class and strong stable form. His recent blip is likely just that, a blip.
• Each-Way Saver: TELECON – A fresh horse with significant scope for improvement, whose race conditions are perfectly suited to his profile.

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15:12 Galway – BOYLESPORTS HANDICAP HURDLE (Listed)

Race Conditions & Strategic Angles: This is a high-value Listed Handicap Hurdle over 2m 6f 108y for 4yo+ on good to yielding ground, with a prize of €66,000. A Very Strong pace is expected. This will create a demanding test, favouring strong stayers and those who can conserve energy for a late charge, particularly midfield trackers and closers.

Runner Comments:

• REVEREND HUBERT (IRE): A useful hurdler and fairly useful Flat handicapper, he delivered his best hurdles effort last time, finishing a close second. He has useful form over fences, stays 3m, and acts on soft ground.
• TIMMY TUESDAY (IRE): A useful hurdler with wins in handicaps and novice handicaps, he was a good second in a premier handicap at Aintree. His last two starts were disappointing, but he stays 25f and acts on soft ground. He is lightly raced and improving, but the trip is an unknown.
• CHART TOPPER (FR): Placed in bumpers and has useful hurdles form, including maiden and novice wins. His last run in a Listed handicap was not his best, but he remains with potential. He stays 23f and acts on heavy ground, and his strong late sectional work suggests he could thrive in a fast tempo.
• TOPGUN SIMMY (IRE): A useful hurdler and chaser, he won a minor event and a maiden over fences last time. He stays 25f and acts on various ground types, typically racing prominently.
• AMBITIOUS FELLOW (IRE): A winning hurdler and fairly useful maiden chaser. He got back on track with a second in the Connacht National last time. He stays 25f and acts on soft ground.
• MOUSEY BROWN (IRE): A useful handicap hurdler who returned to form with a third last time. She’s also a fairly useful chaser with handicap wins. She stays 3m and acts on heavy ground.
• TONAGHNEAVE WELL (IRE): A bumper winner and useful hurdler, he won his last handicap start by 1¼ lengths, showing rapid headway. He stays 2½m, acts on heavy ground, and is in the form of his life, effective off strong pace setups.
• FASCILE MODE (IRE): A useful hurdler and chaser with wins in minor events and maidens. His jumping has largely let him down since. He stays 21f and acts on heavy ground, and could be favoured by a strong pace on softer ground.
• SO SCOTTISH (FR): A useful handicap hurdler and former smart chaser. He shaped encouragingly in his last chase start and was second in this race from the same mark last year. He stays 2¾m and acts on soft ground, making him a primary target for his trainer.
• STORMALONG (IRE): A fairly useful hurdler who won a Listed mares event. His last run was well below form. She stays 2½m and acts on heavy ground.
• DREAM ON BABY (IRE): Shows fairly useful hurdles form, including a maiden win. She has kept good company since. She stays 2¾m and acts on soft ground.
• VISCHIO (IRE): A fairly useful handicap hurdler with Listed wins. She returned to form with a seventh in a Listed event last time, having been left with too much to do. She stays 21f and acts on various ground types, often racing held up. She is a tough mare with experience in these deep fields.
• BALTIC BIRD: A fairly useful handicap hurdler with a win at Ballinrobe, and also won a maiden chase. His last effort was lacklustre. He stays 23f and acts on good to soft ground. He is a well-handicapped Flat recruit with clear upside on hurdles debut.
• BUTCHER HOLLOW (IRE): An easy point winner and successful bumper performer. He is a fairly useful hurdler with a maiden win, but unseated on his chasing debut. He will stay further than 2½m and acts on heavy ground.
• TEED UP (IRE): A fairly useful Flat handicapper and hurdler with handicap wins. He was well held in this race last year. He should stay beyond 17f and acts on soft ground.
• WATCH THE WEATHER: Has had a breathing operation. A fairly useful handicap hurdler who shaped well last time. He is a useful chaser with handicap wins. He stays 23f and acts on heavy ground.
• CORAL RIVER (IRE): Shows fairly useful form in bumpers and hurdles, including a maiden win. His last run was better than it appears (rider lost irons, returned lame). He should stay 3m and acts on soft going.
• GOLDEN TEMPLE (IRE): A fairly useful hurdler with handicap and novice wins. His chasing debut was well-beaten. He stays 2½m and acts on good to soft ground, but may be vulnerable to a strong pace.
• MAUGHREEN (IRE): A well-made mare who impressed winning a bumper and a mares maiden on hurdles debut, but has been disappointing since, making novicey mistakes. Paul Townend’s booking and her potential for improvement on handicap debut are notable.
• WINNING SMUT (IRE): A fairly useful hurdler who won a maiden and was a good second in a handicap last time, rallying well. He will be suited by 3m and acts on good to soft ground, possessing consistency and a strong staying profile.
• GRIMAUD (FR): A big, lengthy gelding with fairly useful hurdles form, including a maiden win. His last run was below form. He stays 2½m and acts on heavy ground.
• AD CAELUM (IRE): A fairly useful handicap hurdler with a win and a second at Kilbeggan. Her last run was a rare poor effort. She stays 3m and acts on soft ground, usually held up.

Private Tissue Odds:

• So Scottish: 6/1
• Tonaghneave Well: 8/1
• Baltic Bird: 10/1
• Vischio: 12/1
• Timmy Tuesday: 14/1
• Chart Topper: 16/1
• Others: 20/1+

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

• Win Bet: SO SCOTTISH – His excellent performance in this race last year off the same mark, combined with a likely targeted preparation, makes him a significant contender for a repeat bid.
• Each-Way Saver: TONAGHNEAVE WELL – Arrives in peak form, has shown consistency, and possesses strong stamina for a fast-run race, making him an excellent each-way prospect.

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15:52 Galway – SALTHILL HOTEL IRISH EBF MARES I.N.H. FLAT RACE

Race Conditions & Pace Angles: This is a Mares-only bumper over 2m 175y for 4yo+ on good to yielding ground, with a prize of €10,200. A Strong pace is forecast. This generally favours patiently ridden horses with proven late acceleration. The race could turn into a stamina test for less experienced types, giving a tactical advantage to those with prior race exposure and good finishing energy.

Runner Comments:

• BARRA RUA (IRE): Closely related to a fair hurdler and half-sister to useful types, she has fair bumper form, finishing second on debut. Her last run (4th) showed greenness, but she is consistent and unexposed enough to improve, making her an each-way shout.
• CAILIN DEAS (IRE): A fair bumper performer who placed in her first two starts this season but unseated last time. She has posted good figures in defeat and could hit the frame if she gets a more efficient trip.
• CLARNAGH MAID (IRE): Fourth foal out of a bumper winner. No race form is provided.
• MISS BLANCO (IRE): Closely related to a useful 2m hurdle winner. Her better effort in bumpers was a third on debut.
• PEPPA’S DANCER (IRE): Second foal out of an unraced mare, sister to useful bumper winners. No race form is provided.
• QUILL ENERGY (IRE): Fourth foal, dam was a modest maiden hurdler. She has been tailed off in previous bumper/maiden hurdle starts.
• RAINBOW CONNECTION (IRE): A €13,000 purchase, sister to a bumper winner. She placed in her completed point-to-point start. No race form is provided.
• RUN FOR THE BORDER (IRE): Fourth foal, closely related to a fair hurdler. No race form is provided.
• SING MY STORY (IRE): A maiden pointer and modest bumper performer. She finished a strong second last time, showing good sectionals. She will appreciate the strong pace setup and has the experience to be a genuine place contender.
• SOME PRETENDER: A €28,000 purchase, half-sister to multiple winners, including useful hurdlers/chasers. She makes her debut for W. P. Mullins, a yard that has won five of the last seven editions of this race. With a strong pedigree and top amateur booked, she is flagged by Smart Stats as a promising, top-connected prospect.
• SOMETHING FABULOUS (IRE): First foal out of an unraced mare, half-sister to a top-class chaser. She was runner-up in her sole point-to-point start. She has a big pedigree, and McConnell’s bumper types are known to improve.
• BRAVE LADY (IRE): Second foal out of a 2m-2½m hurdle/chase winner. No race form is provided.
• LET IT SETTLE (IRE): Half-sister to a bumper winner. She has a good pedigree, and her yard excels with bumper types, making her a promising and shrewd trainer angle.
• MIDNIGHT MUSICAL (IRE): An £18,000 purchase, first foal out of an unraced mare. She was runner-up in her completed point-to-point start. No race form is provided.
• SUIL CURUIL (IRE): First foal out of a 6f-10.7f winner. She was well held in her bumper debut.
• THE FITTER (IRE): First foal out of a poor maiden hurdler. No race form is provided.
• WHISPERING WILLOW (IRE): First foal out of a lightly raced mare. She placed in her completed point-to-point start. No race form is provided.

Private Tissue Odds:

• Some Pretender: 7/4
• Let It Settle: 6/1
• Sing My Story: 13/2
• Barra Rua: 7/1
• Cailin Deas: 10/1
• Others: 16/1+

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

• Win Bet: SOME PRETENDER – With W. P. Mullins’ dominant record in this race type and her excellent debut pedigree, she should be very hard to beat.
• Each-Way Saver: SING MY STORY – Her solid experience and suitability for a strong pace setup mean she should run her best race and might be underestimated in the market.

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16:27 Galway – WHIRISKEY REFRIGERATION IRISH EBF MAIDEN

Race Conditions & Pace Angles: This is a Maiden race for 2yo over 1m 73y on yielding ground, with a prize of €12,000. A Very Weak pace is forecast. This gives a significant tactical advantage to horses with prior race experience and proven ability to settle. It may not suit green, late-closing types. There is no notable draw bias in this small field.

Runner Comments:

• ACTION (IRE): Closely related to Derby/Irish Derby winner Lambourn. He made an encouraging start (3rd) in a decent maiden at the Curragh, finishing strongly. He is sure to progress and is the clear pick, with the top TFR in the field. The weak pace is a minor concern, but his track-craft and stamina should prevail.
• ADEL (GER): Half-brother to multiple winners, including the smart Axana. No race form is provided, so monitoring market moves will be useful.
• CHAPEL ISLAND (IRE): Half-brother to a 1m winner. He was very green and well held in his maiden debut.
• CHRISTMAS DAY (IRE): A €450,000 purchase, half-brother to three winners, including smart types. No race form is provided, but he is well-bred for this trip and from a top stable. He carries tactical pace in his pedigree.
• FORTIS PUER (IRE): Half-brother to a 6f-9f winner. No race form is provided.
• HANAK (IRE): Half-brother to multiple winners. He was not disgraced on his debut (last of 8) in a maiden.
• MONVOE (IRE): Half-brother to a 2yo 7f winner. He needed experience and was well held in his two maiden starts.
• PERISHER (IRE): This Australia colt is out of a 7f winner and from a stamina-laden family. No race form is provided, but Joseph O’Brien excels with middle-distance juveniles. He could improve significantly if the race becomes tactical.
• SPECTICAL (IRE): A €450,000 purchase, half-brother to the Cheveley Park Stakes winner Lumiere. His yard can ready a debutant, and while he may need more pace than forecast, he is a very interesting blue-blooded prospect.
• WINDAY (FR): First foal out of a French mare, closely related to a smart winner. No race form is provided.

Private Tissue Odds:

• Action: 4/6
• Christmas Day: 7/1
• Perisher: 8/1
• Spectical: 9/1
• Adel: 14/1
• Others: 20/1+

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

• Win Bet: ACTION – He showed serious promise on debut and looks very hard to oppose, especially with the weak early pace playing to his ability to quicken.
• Forecast Saver: ACTION over CHRISTMAS DAY / PERISHER – To cover the strong O’Brien stable duo in combination forecasts.

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17:00 Galway – BATHSHACK MAIDEN

Race Conditions & Pace Angles: This is a Maiden race over 1m 73y for 3yo+ with 18 runners on yielding ground. A Very Weak pace is forecast, and there’s a Draw Bias Against High numbers. The tactical note suggests that forwardly-ridden or tactical-speed types will be advantaged, while hold-up runners (like SPANISH PRINCESS) will need the race to open up.

Runner Comments:

• STAY IN THE GAME (IRE): A fairly useful maiden who finished a good second last time. He runs as though 1m+ suits and, despite a wide draw (16), his tactically forward running style suits the pace scenario. He is proven and well-placed.
• SPANISH PRINCESS (IRE): Showed plenty of promise on debut with a strong finishing effort (2nd) at Killarney, doing best late in a slowly-run race. She is likely to improve with experience, but her hold-up profile could be a concern given the weak pace forecast.
• BLUE MOON BOY (IRE): Half-brother to winners, but has finished down the field in two turf maidens.
• DIVA TIME (IRE): First foal out of an unraced mare. She finished down the field in her maiden starts at Dundalk.
• DOCTOR G (IRE): Half-brother to minor winners. He has been well held in two turf maidens.
• MONROE DASHER (IRE): Half-brother to a winner. He has shown no form and has been well held in two maidens.
• MOON REIGN: Beautifully bred, out of the Crystal Ocean family. He has not yet raced but is drawn wide. His trainer excels with debutants, and he could defy the draw if the pace collapses.
• NAVINSKY (FR): Half-brother to three winners in France. No race form is provided.
• SCARLET RAIDER (USA): Showed mild promise in maidens, including a fifth in a decent race at Leopardstown. She’s lightly raced and not without a chance if she improves fitness-wise.
• SMITHFIELD (IRE): First foal out of a 7f runner-up. No race form is provided, but his breeding suggests some ability.
• TERO D’ROSA (IRE): On his third start, he finished 9th in a maiden last time, starting slowly.
• VIRGIL TIBBS (IRE): Half-brother to 5f winners. He has been well held in maiden/claimer races.
• ZEDIANI (IRE): First foal out of a 1¼m winner. No race form is provided, but his breeding suggests some ability.
• LITTLE MISS P (IRE): Half-sister to several winners. She has shown fair form, finishing third in a Gowran maiden, but was too free last time. She needs pace and cover to settle better.
• MY GIRL ROBYN (IRE): Half-sister to a 7f winner. No race form is provided.
• STAYWITHERJOHNNY (IRE): Half-sister to two winners. She showed fair form finishing fourth at Gowran.
• TIME ANGEL (IRE): Closely related to a useful 2yo winner. No race form is provided.
• TURLOUGH ABU (IRE): Half-sister to a 5f winner. No race form is provided.

Private Tissue Odds:

• Spanish Princess: 11/4
• Stay In The Game: 4/1
• Moon Reign: 13/2
• Little Miss P: 8/1
• Zediani / Smithfield: 12/1
• Scarlet Raider: 14/1
• Others: 20/1+

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

• Win Bet: STAY IN THE GAME – Possesses a tactical edge suitable for a slow pace, has shown consistent form, and is fit for the challenge.
• Each-Way Saver: SCARLET RAIDER – Has shown potential in maidens and could place at a good price with improvement in this setup.

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17:35 Galway – ARDILAUN HOTEL HANDICAP

Race Conditions & Strategic Angles: This is a competitive 7-furlong handicap for 3yo+ on yielding turf, featuring 18 runners. A Very Strong pace is forecast, implying a sharp gallop that should benefit prominent racers. The tactical bias likely favors riders who can race prominently, especially from stall zones with early speed, as hold-up horses may struggle unless the pace collapses late.

Runner Comments:

• GOLDRUSH KID (IRE): A fairly useful handicapper who won at the Curragh in March but was below form last time. He stays 8.5f and acts on heavy ground, usually racing close up.
• TAI TAM BAY (IRE): A fair handicapper who was third at the Curragh in March but has been well below form since. She stays 7f and acts on polytrack and soft ground, often starting slowly.
• COMFORT LINE (IRE): A fair handicapper who won at Dundalk. He ran better than expected last time (7th). He stays 10.5f and acts on various ground types. His trainer often profits from single runners, and he ran well last time under aggressive tactics.
• REIDH (IRE): A fairly useful handicapper with wins at Thirsk and Galway in 2024. His last run was a respectable fourth, finishing with running left. He has slipped to an attractive mark and appears primed for this. He is a previous course and distance winner.
• LOINGSEOIR (IRE): A fair handicapper who was third at Ballinrobe. His last run (12th) is excusable due to a hopeless position. He stays 1½m and acts on heavy ground, but typically races off pace and is tactically up against it from a high draw.
• CONVINCING (IRE): A fair maiden who got back on track with a fifth last time. He stays 8.5f and acts on heavy ground. His handy weight and stalking style could suit the pace, and he has quietly hinted at a return to form.
• STORM AVERTED (IRE): A fair maiden who returned to form with a fourth last time. She stays 8.5f and acts on good to soft ground. She likes the course, performed well recently, and holds a prime tactical position after a career-best run.
• DRAGON OF MALTA (IRE): A fair handicapper whose best effort in 2024 was a second. He ran creditably last time. He stays 1m and acts on good to firm and heavy ground. He is a course specialist with three previous wins over 7f at Galway and his running style suits a strong pace.
• TEMPLE CITY: A modest maiden whose best effort was a second in 2024. His last run was a fourth. He stays 11f and acts on soft and good to firm ground.
• BRAINS (IRE): A fair handicapper who won at Leopardstown and has shown credible efforts recently. He stays 1¼m and acts on various surfaces, usually racing prominently. He has dropped in the weights and is capable when given racing room.
• BISHOPTON (IRE): A fair maiden who was second in a maiden but below form last time. He stays 1m and acts on polytrack and heavy ground, usually racing prominently.
• CAVALIER APPROACH (IRE): A fair handicapper who won at Pontefract in 2024 but has been below form in his last five starts. He stays 6f and acts on various surfaces.
• LUCKY OUT (IRE): A modest handicapper who won a maiden at Galway in 2024. Her fourth at Southwell was her best effort this year. She stays 7f and acts on good to soft ground, usually starting slowly and racing in rear.
• RACING ROYALTY: A fair handicapper who was a good second at Galway in 2024. He was well held last time after an eight-month absence. He stays 7f and acts on heavy ground, and his form behind Rhythm King suggests he could improve on his return to ideal conditions.
• ZARAAHMANDO (IRE): A fair handicapper who won at Limerick and then followed up with another win, leading again late on. He should stay beyond 1m and acts on various ground types. He is chasing a hat-trick and his versatile, prominent running style is ideal for this strong pace.
• OHMALI (IRE): A fair maiden who was third in a handicap and back to form with a fourth last time. He stays 1m and acts on soft ground.
• IN THE MINUS (IRE): A fair handicapper who won at Limerick and then finished a good second last time. He stays 1m and acts on polytrack and good to soft ground.
• PINBALL WIZARD (IRE): A fair handicapper with wins at Sligo and Wolverhampton. His last run saw him not seen to best effect, finishing 8th from a poor position. He stays 1½m and acts on various ground types.

Private Tissue Odds:

• Reidh: 4/1
• Zaraahmando: 5/1
• Storm Averted: 7/1
• Comfort Line: 8/1
• Convincing: 9/1
• Dragon of Malta: 10/1
• Racing Royalty: 12/1
• Others: 20/1+

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

• Win Bet: REIDH – He appears to be returning to his best form, and the race conditions are perfectly in his favour, especially with his course-winning experience and strong finish.
• Each-Way Saver: STORM AVERTED – She offers good value and is improving, having shown competitiveness in a deeper race last time.

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18:05 Galway – McDONOGH CAPITAL INVESTMENTS HANDICAP

Race Conditions & Pace Angles: This is a handicap race over 1m 3f 180y for 4yo+ with 21 runners on yielding turf. A Very Strong pace is forecast, promising an unrelenting early gallop due to several front-runners. There is a notable Draw Bias Against High numbers. This race should favour those drawn low and able to travel in midfield or better, as the pace is expected to collapse late.

Runner Comments:

• LUKER’S TIPPLE (IRE): Shows fairly useful form on the Flat, finishing second in a maiden. He is also a fairly useful hurdler, being runner-up in his last two maiden starts (both odds-on).
• BRUANT: A fair performer with wins in a maiden and a claimer in 2024. He was well below form last time. He stays 10.5f and his best turf form is on soft/heavy ground.
• FIRST ASCENT (IRE): Shows fairly useful form, matching a previous best with a third last time. He stays 13f and has shaped like this trip will suit. However, he is drawn wide (19), which tempers confidence.
• RAZDAN (IRE): A fairly useful handicapper who was third at Cork but well below form last time. He stays 1¾m and acts on various surfaces, usually racing in rear. He is identified as one of the pace-forcers.
• ALPHA CAPTURE (IRE): A fairly useful handicapper who won at Killarney in 2024 and was second at Leopardstown. He caught the eye with a strong finish last time, despite being poorly placed. He stays 1½m, acts on soft and good to firm ground, and is considered a “Horse in Focus” by Timeform. He finished second in this race last year and is well-handicapped.
• BURREN SONG (IRE): A fairly useful handicapper who got back to form with a third last time. He stays 1¾m and acts on various surfaces. He is running into form but is not ideally drawn.
• INA MINA: Fairly useful on turf and all-weather, winning a handicap last time but bumping on her last start. She stays 1½m and acts on good to firm and heavy ground.
• LA DAME BLANCHE (IRE): A fairly useful handicapper who was second last time and then a respectable fifth. She stays 13f and acts on heavy ground, often racing prominently.
• ORIOLE: A fairly useful handicapper and course specialist who won this race in 2024. She hinted at a revival with a third last time. She stays 1½m and acts on soft and good to firm ground, though she has been slowly away recently.
• IMPERO (IRE): A fairly useful maiden who possibly needed his last run. He stays 17f and acts on heavy ground. He has useful handicap hurdles form and is a late bloomer, but his wide draw (15) is tricky.
• ROCK OF IRELAND (IRE): A fairly useful maiden who was second in a handicap but below form in his last two starts. He stays 12.5f and acts on soft ground, usually racing prominently. He is lightly raced and tactical, and could suit this trip on better ground.
• SOLOMON: A fairly useful performer who won a claimer and was a credible fifth last time. He stays 11.5f and acts on polytrack, tapeta, and good to firm ground.
• NAVY WATERS (IRE): A fairly useful performer who won a maiden but was not seen to best effect last time due to being poorly placed. She stays 10.5f and acts on good to soft ground. She is promising and unexposed, shaping like a stayer, and is now drawn in stall 1.
• CATENA ZAPATA (IRE): A fairly useful performer who won a claimer last time. He stays 1¼m and acts on polytrack and soft ground, usually starting slowly. He is one of the pace-forcers.
• GANGSTER GRANNY (IRE): A fairly useful handicapper who was second at Gowran, her standout effort this year. She was well beaten in her last two starts. She stays 1¾m and acts on soft and good to firm ground. She is one of the pace-forcers and might get swamped early from a high draw.
• PILLAR OF HOPE: A fair handicapper who won an apprentices event last time. He stays 1½m and acts on various surfaces. He is a resurgent veteran, but his tactical speed might be tested in this field.
• THATWILLDOSO (IRE): A fair handicapper who won at Gowran and then another event last time, staying on well. She stays 10.5f and acts on soft ground. She is a progressive filly, well-placed by draw and tactics, with a strong staying profile.
• LUMINOUS LIGHT: A fairly useful handicapper who placed in 2023 but was below form on his only Flat start in 2024. He is a fairly useful hurdler but was below form last time, having won his two previous starts.
• VICTORIA KESIA (IRE): A fairly useful performer who won a maiden but was well held in a handicap last time. She stays 9.5f and acts on heavy ground.
• POSITIVE ENERGY (IRE): A fairly useful handicapper who won at Navan in 2024 and was second at Ballinrobe. He was not disgraced last time. He stays 13f and acts on good to firm and heavy ground. He traded low in-running last time.
• SI SENIOR (IRE): A fair handicapper who won at Ballinrobe. He shaped in good form last time, finishing nearest the finish. He stays 10.5f and acts on polytrack and good to soft ground, but often starts slowly. He is one of the pace-forcers.

Private Tissue Odds:

• Alpha Capture: 9/2
• Thatwilldoso: 6/1
• Oriole: 8/1
• Navy Waters: 9/1
• Pillar of Hope: 10/1
• First Ascent: 12/1
• Burren Song: 14/1
• Rock of Ireland: 14/1
• Impero: 16/1
• Gangster Granny: 25/1
• Others: 40/1+

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

• Win Selection: ALPHA CAPTURE – A class act who is well-handicapped, ideally drawn, and proven at the track. The return to this trip suits, and he showed latent promise earlier in the week.
• Each-Way Saver: THATWILLDOSO (if 8/1+) – She is well-positioned by her draw and the pace setup. She is clearly improving and looks like the ideal type for a strongly run race of this nature.