TimeWise Chronicles

Preview of day 7 at the Galway Races on Sunday.

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Here is a comprehensive preview of all 8 races from Galway, ordered by their race times, including details on each runner, estimated tissue odds, and the ChatGPT smart plays:

1. 13:50 Galway – ADARE MANOR OPPORTUNITY HANDICAP HURDLE

Race Details:
This is a competitive 16-runner handicap hurdle for 4yo+. The distance is 2m 160y (2m½f) on good ground. The prize is €10,200. The Pace Forecast is Very Strong. Hold-up horses are not usually dominant here, but a very strong pace can favour them. There is no draw bias in NH races at Galway.

Runners with Pertinent Information:

  • CASTLEHEATH (IRE) (Age: 4, Wgt: 11-12, TFR: 124, Odds: 6/1). Fair on Flat (stays 10.5f) and dead-heated for first in a handicap earlier in the week. Fairly useful form over hurdles, winning a juvenile maiden at Punchestown in 2024/25. Clearly thriving and unexposed in open handicaps.
  • BATTLE OF RIDGEWAY (IRE) (Age: 7, Wgt: 11-11, TFR: 129, Odds: 50/1, 8/1 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful handicap hurdler, won at Gowran in 2024/25. Career-best effort when second of 22 at Punchestown last time, benefiting from an enterprising ride. Fair chaser and best recent effort when fifth at Ballinrobe. Stays 19f and acts on heavy going. Wears tongue tie and usually a front runner/races prominently. May be vulnerable with a very strong pace forecast.
  • RAGMANS CORNER (IRE) (Age: 6, Wgt: 11-11, TFR: 127, Odds: 5/2, 6/1 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful on Flat (stays 17f), won a handicap in June and good third earlier in the week at Galway. Fairly useful handicap hurdler, winning at Galway and Punchestown in 2024/25. Broke a blood vessel final outing. Unproven beyond 17f but acts on heavy going. Proven course winner over hurdles and Flat. Well suited by today’s test and pace profile.
  • SON OF HYPNOS (IRE) (Age: 8, Wgt: 11-5, TFR: 130, Odds: 15/2, 16/1 Betting Forecast). Fair handicap hurdler, won at Galway in early 2024/25. Back to form when sixth of 20 in the latest renewal of that race last time. Winning chaser, stays 2½m, acts on good to soft going. Usually in headgear, wears tongue tie, tends to find little. Hit an in-running low of 25% or less of his starting Betfair SP when beaten last time. Notoriously tricky but can be finishing well if things fall right; strong FS% suggests energy-efficient profile.
  • DULEEK STREET (IRE) (Age: 7, Wgt: 11-4, TFR: 127, Odds: 20/1). Fair maiden at best on Flat (stays 13f) and similar form over hurdles. Won maiden at Cartmel in 2023/24. Stays 19f, acts on soft going, in cheekpieces last 2 starts, often tongue tied, front runner/races prominently. Stamina strong but touch slow, may be swamped.
  • HALF A CHANCE (IRE) (Age: 6, Wgt: 11-1, TFR: 126, Odds: 14/1). Fair form over hurdles, won maiden at Limerick in early 2024/25. Off 9 weeks and in cheekpieces, 10½ lengths seventh of 20 in a handicap at Galway last time. Should be suited by further than 2¼m, acts on soft going. Might want further; pace will help.
  • MISS DISHY (IRE) (Age: 7, Wgt: 11-1, TFR: ?, Odds: 40/1). Bumper winner, fair hurdler, won mares maiden at Limerick in 2024/25. Disappointing since, including on chasing debut. Best effort at 2m, acts on good to soft going, in cheekpieces last 2 starts, also tongue tied on latest. Too many backward steps; hard to trust.
  • EYEEYE (Age: 5, Wgt: 10-13, TFR: 120, Odds: 14/1, 40/1 Betting Forecast). Half-brother to modest hurdler Dark Image (2m winner). Modest maiden on Flat (stays 9f) and modest form over hurdles. 66/1, 11½ lengths ninth of 20 in a handicap at Galway last time. Raced around 2m on good going. Mildly interesting, but lacks substance at finish.
  • PAHLAVI (IRE) (Age: 8, Wgt: 10-12, TFR: 126, Odds: 18/1). Fair maiden hurdler, creditable 6½ lengths third of 8 in a handicap at Sligo last time. Never a threat in handicap on chasing debut. Unproven beyond 17f, acts on soft going, in tongue tie last 2 starts. Honest effort latest; still slightly exposed.
  • AUREA FORTUNA (IRE) (Age: 6, Wgt: 10-11, TFR: 126, Odds: 9/1). Fair maiden handicap hurdler, good 1¾ lengths third of 23 at Leopardstown in 2024/25. Below form when seventh of 13 at Cork last time. Similar form over fences, stays 3m, acts on soft going, in tongue tie last 2 starts. Better judged on Leopardstown third; bounce possible.
  • JACK HOLIDAY (IRE) (Age: 11, Wgt: 10-10, TFR: 128, Odds: 8/1, 9/1 Betting Forecast). Fair handicap hurdler, won at Limerick in 2024/25. Off 7 weeks, good 2¾ lengths second of 8 at Sligo last time. Fair handicap chaser, won at Wexford and Killarney in 2024/25. Stays 2¼m, acts on soft going, wore headgear prior to latest start, tried in tongue tie, front runner/races prominently. Veteran but very capable, caught the eye staying on into second at Sligo. Handles the track and has a strong record in big fields.
  • KOTKITO BELLO (FR) (Age: 5, Wgt: 10-9, TFR: 124, Odds: 14/1, 22/1 Betting Forecast). Fourth both completed starts in points. Best effort in maiden hurdles when sixth of 18 at Clonmel in 2024/25. Should stay beyond 2m. Lightly raced but hard to weigh positively yet.
  • PRALOGNAN (FR) (Age: 6, Wgt: 10-7, TFR: 127, Odds: 7/1, 6/1 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful handicapper on Flat (stays 12.5f), below form at Galway last time. Modest form over hurdles, won 11-runner handicap at Downpatrick in June. Unproven beyond 2¼m, acts on good to soft going, usually in tongue tie. Unexposed sort, impressed when quickening up nicely at Downpatrick. Return to better ground and strong pace could be ideal. Could have further upside.
  • SAYITFIRST (IRE) (Age: 9, Wgt: 10-4, TFR: 127, Odds: 18/1, 40/1 Betting Forecast). Modest handicap hurdler, won at Roscommon in 2024/25. Off 7 months, well held in handicap on chasing debut. Unproven beyond 17f, acts on soft going, tried in tongue tie, usually leads. Inconsistent, best form insufficient.
  • SEVENTY EIGHT TEAM (IRE) (Age: 7, Wgt: 10-0, TFR: 119, Odds: 20/1, 50/1 Betting Forecast). Maiden pointer, modest maiden hurdler. Fifth of 16 in handicap at Sligo on return. Below that level since, fell first in mares maiden on chasing debut, tried in cheekpieces. Looks too slow at this trip.
  • GEORGINAS JET (IRE) (Age: 4, Wgt: 10-0, TFR: -, Odds: 25/1, 125/1 Betting Forecast). Half-sister to 3 winners. Well held in bumper/completed starts over hurdles. Very limited so far.

Estimated Tissue Odds:

  • Ragmans Corner – 5/1
  • Pralognan – 6/1
  • Battle of Ridgeway – 13/2
  • Castleheath – 15/2
  • Son of Hypnos – 9/1
  • Jack Holiday – 10/1
  • Aurea Fortuna – 12/1
  • Others – 14/1+

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

  • Win Selection: Ragmans Corner – Proven form, track specialist, thrives off pace.
  • Each-Way Saver: Pralognan – Unexposed and powerful finisher, plenty more to come.

2. 14:20 Galway – KENNY GALWAY PEUGEOT HANDICAP HURDLE

Race Details:
This is a 23-runner staying handicap hurdle for 4yo+. The distance is 3m 60y (3m+) on good ground. The prize is €10,500. The Pace Forecast is Even. Those that race up with the pace are usually favoured, and with little indication of a strong pace, this should favour NYTOL (IRE). There is no draw bias in NH events.

Runners with Pertinent Information:

  • CORAL RIVER (IRE) (Age: 6, Wgt: 12-0, TFR: 131, Odds: 50/1, 25/1 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful form over hurdles. Shaped better than distance beaten suggests when seventh at Punchestown (made mistakes, returned lame). Well held in Galway handicap last time. Should stay 3m, acts on soft going.
  • CHINX OF LIGHT (IRE) (Age: 9, Wgt: 11-12, TFR: ?, Odds: 33/1, 125/1 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful hurdler, out of sorts. Maiden chaser, stays 25f, acts on heavy going, tried in hood.
  • HITAK (FR) (Age: 8, Wgt: 11-12, TFR: 132p, Odds: 12/1). Multiple point winner, fairly useful form over hurdles. Much improved when winning a 9-runner handicap at Cork last time. Pulled up both starts in hunter chases. Stays 25f, raced only on good to soft going or softer, open to further progress. Fragile but has talent; watch market.
  • HOWDOYALIKEHERHOME (IRE) (Age: 6, Wgt: 11-12, TFR: 131, Odds: 14/1, 16/1 Betting Forecast). Runner-up both completed starts in points. Fairly useful handicap hurdler, won novice event at Down Royal. Soon back to form when second of 15 at Bellewstown last time. Stays 25f, acts on good to firm and heavy going, wears headgear. Reliable Gordon Elliott gelding with solid staying form. Not unexposed, but very solid.
  • NYTOL (IRE) (Age: 7, Wgt: 11-12, TFR: 134, Odds: 8/1, 14/1 Betting Forecast). Failed to complete both starts in points. Fairly useful hurdler, won maiden at Cork in May and followed up in a 17-runner mares handicap at the same course. Stays 3m, effective at shorter, acts on soft going, tried in cheekpieces. Normally races up with the pace but despite the probable pace scenario has a record of getting turned over after trading much lower than Betfair SP. Resurgent, but tendency to get caught late a concern.
  • BALLYSTONE (IRE) (Age: 7, Wgt: 11-11, TFR: 128, Odds: 25/1). Runner-up sole start in points. Fairly useful hurdler. Off 12 weeks, not seen to best effect when fourth of 10 in a handicap at Hexham last time. Stays 2½m, acts on good to soft going.
  • SAVANTE (IRE) (Age: 6, Wgt: 11-10, TFR: 128, Odds: 33/1). Fairly useful bumper winner, similar form over hurdles. Won mares maiden at Tramore. Pulled up in novice handicap at Down Royal final outing. Stays 2½m, acts on good to soft going.
  • BITOFAJOKELIKE (IRE) (Age: 8, Wgt: 11-7, TFR: 132, Odds: 8/1, 20/1 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful hurdler, won maiden at Tipperary in May. Off 9 weeks, improved when length third of 8 on handicap debut at Killarney last time. Stays 25f, acts on good to soft going, in tongue tie last 4 starts. Just 5, and sectional profile is energy-efficient; wide draw may force a patient ride. Improving, may have more to come.
  • GARNACHO (IRE) (Age: 6, Wgt: 11-7, TFR: 129, Odds: 3/1, 8/1 Betting Forecast). Unplaced in bumpers. Fairly useful form over hurdles. Left Dermot Anthony McLoughlin/off 8 months, landed gamble in a 16-runner conditionals handicap at Bellewstown last time. Stays 2¾m, acts on good to soft going, wears tongue tie. Easy winner LTO, travel and closing pace good.
  • GREATNESS AWAITS (IRE) (Age: 6, Wgt: 11-7, TFR: 130, Odds: 10/1, 16/1 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful handicap hurdler, successful last 2 of 3 starts, at Cartmel in June and Killarney in July. Stays 23f, acts on good to firm and heavy going, usually wears headgear, in tongue tie last 3 starts.
  • BIRMINGHAM ALABAMA (IRE) (Age: 6, Wgt: 11-6, TFR: 132, Odds: 25/1, 33/1 Betting Forecast). Point winner, fairly useful hurdler. Won mares maiden at Wexford, novice handicap at Punchestown and handicap at Leopardstown in 2024/25. Below form when sixth of 17 at Punchestown last time. Stays 3m, acts on soft and good to firm going, seems best ridden positively. Ground/trip suit, but form patchy.
  • HELIKO CONTI (FR) (Age: 8, Wgt: 11-6, TFR: 133, Odds: 25/1, 40/1 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful handicap hurdler. Best effort in 2024/25 when second in conditionals event at Gowran. Well below form in 13-runner race at Wexford last time. Best effort over fences when third in maiden at latter course. Stays 25f, acts on heavy going, tried in headgear. Becoming hard to catch right.
  • WEST CORK WILDWAY (IRE) (Age: 11, Wgt: 11-6, TFR: 128, Odds: 25/1, 50/1 Betting Forecast). Fair hurdler nowadays. 25/1, 12¾ lengths seventh of 16 in a handicap at Listowel last time. Similar merit over fences nowadays. Stays 25f, acts on heavy going, has worn headgear/tongue tie, prone to mistakes. Age against him now, looks held.
  • COOLE CHERRY (IRE) (Age: 7, Wgt: 11-5, TFR: 132, Odds: 10/1, 22/1 Betting Forecast). Runner-up all 4 starts in bumpers. Fairly useful hurdler, won maiden at Kilbeggan in 2024/25. Off 9 months, creditable 5 lengths fourth of 8 in a handicap at Killarney last time. Best at 3m, acts on soft going, usually races close up. Mullins runner with a solid novice base and best efforts at 3m+. Improvement likely second run back from absence.
  • DUKE SILVER (IRE) (Age: 5, Wgt: 11-5, TFR: 129, Odds: 11/1, 14/1 Betting Forecast). Fair handicap hurdler, won at Wexford in 2024/25. In first-time cheekpieces, quickly back to form when ½-length second of 15 at Killarney last time. Stays 3m, acts on heavy going. Returned to form with a narrow defeat at Killarney. Travels well and stays strongly. Should be bang there again.
  • ANOTHER CHOICE (IRE) (Age: 8, Wgt: 11-4, TFR: 133, Odds: 11/1, 40/1 Betting Forecast). Bumper winner, fairly useful handicap hurdler. Best effort for a while when fifth of 20 at Galway last time. Useful handicap chaser at best. Stays 3¾m, acts on soft going, has worn headgear/tongue tie.
  • MACGILONEY (IRE) (Age: 12, Wgt: 11-4, TFR: 131+, Odds: 33/1, 80/1 Betting Forecast). Winning pointer/hurdler. Fairly useful handicap chaser, struggled in hunters last 2 starts. Stays 25f, acts on good to firm and heavy going, has worn cheekpieces (including on latest start), often races lazily. Successful in this race in 2021. Past winner of this but regressive profile.
  • CHANCE ANOTHER ONE (IRE) (Age: 6, Wgt: 11-3, TFR: 131p, Odds: 7/1, 9/2 Betting Forecast). Won sole start in points. Fair form over hurdles. Left S. M. Duffy/off 14 months and in first-time tongue strap, well-backed, much improved upped markedly in trip when winning 15-runner handicap at Ballinrobe last time readily. Still unexposed. Emmet Mullins-trained, unexposed stayer who made a huge leap forward last time. Up 20lb but did it with authority, and longer trip looks no issue. Likely strong stayer with potential to rate much higher.
  • BILLY LEE SWAGGER (IRE) (Age: 6, Wgt: 11-2, TFR: 131, Odds: 33/1, 28/1 Betting Forecast). Made frame completed start in points. Fair handicap hurdler, good effort when second of 19 at Punchestown in 2024/25. Off 4 months, shaped well when fourth of 25 at the same course last time. Stays 2½m, acts on heavy going, in cheekpieces last 2 starts. Well-treated on pick of form.
  • ARCTIC GALE (IRE) (Age: 6, Wgt: 11-1, TFR: 135, Odds: 33/1, 11/1 Betting Forecast). Bumper winner, fairly useful maiden hurdler. In tongue strap, shaped well when third of 20 at Galway last time. Similar form over fences, won maiden at Tipperary in July. Effective at 2m to 23f, acts on soft going, tried in cheekpieces, open to further progress as a chaser. Stablemate of Chance Another One, also shaped very well here earlier in the week. Remains lightly raced and now switching between codes fluently.
  • MIDNIGHT MOONSHINE (IRE) (Age: 6, Wgt: 11-0, TFR: 130, Odds: 8/1, 497/1 Betting Forecast). Winning pointer, fair form over hurdles. Improved when winning 13-runner maiden at Kilbeggan last time. Modest form at best in various events over fences. Stays 3m, acts on good to firm and good to soft going, tried in tongue tie. May not be up to this grade yet.
  • CAESAR ROCK (IRE) (Age: 9, Wgt: 10-13, TFR: 131, Odds: 25/1, 498/1 Betting Forecast). Winning hurdler, well held reverted to that sphere last time. Fairly useful maiden chaser. Best recent effort when second of 6 in novice at Tipperary on return. Stays 25f, acts on good to firm and heavy going, wears headgear, tried in tongue tie, weak finisher.
  • YOUNG LUCY (IRE) (Age: 6, Wgt: 10-10, TFR: 133, Odds: 8/1, 499/1 Betting Forecast). Fair maiden handicap hurdler. Stays 3m, acts on good to soft going, usually tongue tied. Modest maiden handicapper on Flat (stays 13f), creditable second last time.

Estimated Tissue Odds:

  • Chance Another One – 4/1
  • Arctic Gale – 6/1
  • Garnacho – 7/1
  • Duke Silver – 8/1
  • Nytol – 9/1
  • Bitofajokelike – 10/1
  • Howdoyalikeherhome – 12/1
  • Others – 14/1+

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

  • Win Selection: Chance Another One – Looks thrown in despite 20lb hike. Dominant last time and yard excels with these types.
  • Each-Way Saver: Bitofajokelike – Hidden merit in sectional profile and strong finisher in an open race.

3. 14:55 Galway – KINLAY HOSTEL CHASE

Race Details:
This is a small but select five-runner intermediate chase for 5yo+. The distance is 2m 6f 111y on good ground. The prize is €15,000. The Pace Forecast is Very Weak, suggesting a slowly run tactical affair. Positional speed and jumping fluency are crucial in such setups.

Runners with Pertinent Information:

  • BLOOD DESTINY (FR) (Age: 6, Wgt: 11-3, TFR: 174, Odds: 8/13, 2/7 Betting Forecast). Winning hurdler, very smart chaser. Good effort when second of 7 in Grade 3 event at Killarney in May. Completed simple task in 5-runner minor event at Listowel last time, beating The Banger Doyle by 11 lengths. Stays 21f, acts on heavy going, tried in hood, often in tongue tie. His Timeform Adjusted Ratings tower over this field. Strong traveller who often leads and looks tactically bulletproof. The only slight caution is his five defeats when trading odds-on in running, though those came in more competitive races or under pressure. This is his race to lose.
  • YEATS STAR (IRE) (Age: 6, Wgt: 11-3, TFR: 149+, Odds: 16/1). Useful handicap hurdler. Looked back in form when fifth of 14 at Kilbeggan in May. Winning maiden on completed outing over fences at Listowel. Stays 3m, acts on soft going. Made a promising start to his chasing career. Best recent effort was a strong fifth in a tough handicap hurdle, suggesting untapped potential.
  • ZANAHIYR (IRE) (Age: 8, Wgt: 11-3, TFR: 156, Odds: 33/1, 11/2 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful on Flat (stays 2m), smart hurdler (not fluent). Similar form at best over fences, though operating below that level since third in 2024 Galway Plate. Only 19 lengths seventh of 22 in latest renewal of that race last time. Stays 23f, effective at shorter, acts on heavy going, wears headgear/tongue tie. Classy on his day, but has been operating below peak over fences for some time. Only seventh in the Galway Plate four days ago, and might lack tactical pace if this becomes a crawl. Still, brings a high base level and holds strong claims of second if able to stay close enough early.
  • MINELLA SERGEANT (IRE) (Age: 6, Wgt: 10-13, TFR: 138, Odds: 66/1, 50/1 Betting Forecast). Maiden pointer. Mid-division at best in bumpers for Emmet Mullins. Fairly useful form over fences, best effort when third of 5 in novice at Punchestown in June. Tenth of 16 in maiden at Galway last time. Tried in cheekpieces. Only fair form over fences, and looks well out of his depth based on adjusted ratings. A remote fourth or fifth is the most likely outcome.
  • MUST BE OBEYED (IRE) (Age: 9, Wgt: 10-10, TFR: 147, Odds: 12/1, 50/1 Betting Forecast). Winning hurdler. Fairly useful handicap chaser, on long losing run. Good 1½ lengths third of 20 at Galway last time. Stays 25f, acts on heavy going. Long losing streak but has run creditably in big fields, including a third at Galway earlier this week. Not obviously up to this level but may stay on for minor money if others underperform.

Estimated Tissue Odds:

  • Blood Destiny – 2/7
  • Zanahiyr – 5/1
  • Yeats Star – 9/1
  • Must Be Obeyed – 20/1
  • Minella Sergeant – 25/1+

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

  • Win Selection: Blood Destiny – Strongest on form, ideal tactical setup, and unbeatable if repeating recent efforts.
  • No each-way saver due to field size.

4. 15:30 Galway – LORD HEMPHILL MEMORIAL HANDICAP CHASE

Race Details:
This is a 14-runner premier handicap chase. The distance is 2m 2f 54y on good ground. The prize is €18,000. The Pace Forecast is Even. Galway’s distinct front-runner bias in chases over this intermediate trip means those who race prominently have a significant edge.

Runners with Pertinent Information:

  • THE BANGER DOYLE (IRE) (Age: 9, Wgt: 11-12, TFR: 149, Odds: 10/1, 17/2 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful maiden hurdler. Useful handicap chaser, won at Punchestown and Cork in 2024/25. Good effort when head second of 8 at Punchestown in June. Stays 2¾m, acts on heavy going, has worn hood/tongue tie. Strong novice form but vulnerable off current mark.
  • VISIONARIAN (IRE) (Age: 10, Wgt: 11-11, TFR: ?, Odds: 9/1, 33/1 Betting Forecast). Winning hurdler, smart chaser at best. Won 3-runner PWC Champion Chase at Gowran in 2024/25. Has struggled for form since. Stays 2½m, acts on good to firm and heavy going, tried in cheekpieces, has worn tongue tie, usually races off pace. Smart at best, regressive and hard to catch right.
  • SEA MUSIC (IRE) (Age: 7, Wgt: 11-10, TFR: 148, Odds: 4/1, 8/1 Betting Forecast). Third in bumper, winning hurdler. Useful chaser, won Punchestown Novices’ Handicap Chase in May. Looked back in form when fifth of 22 in Galway Plate last time. Stays 23f, acts on soft going, tried in headgear/tongue tie (including last time). Won a deep novice handicap at Punchestown. Takes a notable class drop here and acts well around this track.
  • ARCTIC FLY (IRE) (Age: 7, Wgt: 11-6, TFR: 148, Odds: 5/1 Betting Forecast). Useful winning hurdler, similar form over fences. Won maiden at Killarney in 2024/25. Off 8 months, also won 15-runner handicap at Tipperary last time. Raced mainly around 2m, acts on good to soft going, in tongue tie last 5 starts. Lightly raced chaser from Willie Mullins who returned from an 8-month break with a fluent win at Tipperary, posting a smart figure. Galway style suits and she looks to be ahead of the assessor still.
  • DRUMGILL (IRE) (Age: 6, Wgt: 11-4, TFR: 146, Odds: 10/1, 16/1 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful hurdler, won 9-runner handicap at Ballinrobe last time. Fairly useful chaser, won maiden at Thurles and handicap at Limerick in 2024/25. Stays 23f, effective at much shorter, acts on soft going. Landed a soft race over hurdles last time but has strong novice chase form prior. Seems to act around Galway and his versatile run style allows tactical flexibility.
  • AEROS LUCK (IRE) (Age: 6, Wgt: 11-1, TFR: 147, Odds: 13/2, 15/2 Betting Forecast). Winning hurdler. Fairly useful chaser, won handicap at Punchestown in June. Fell 3 out in similar event won by Dreal Deal at Killarney last time. Likely to prove best up to 2½m, acts on soft and good to firm going, has worn hood, wears tongue tie. Still lightly raced and unlucky to fall when going well last time. Capable of better still.
  • JASKO DES DAMES (FR) (Age: 6, Wgt: 11-1, TFR: 150, Odds: 12/1, 17/2 Betting Forecast). Fair form over hurdles. Much better form over fences, winning maiden at Wexford and novice at Punchestown. Fifth of 20 in Grand Annual at Cheltenham penultimate outing, but well below form on latest start. Will prove as effective at 2½m, acts on heavy going, wears tongue tie. Placed in the Grand Annual at Cheltenham, which is among the best single pieces of form in the field. Yet to replicate that, but fresh angle and Henry de Bromhead has won this race before.
  • NEVERADULLMOMENT (IRE) (Age: 8, Wgt: 10-11, TFR: 151, Odds: 6/1, 28/1 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful handicap hurdler, won at Galway (conditionals) in 2024/25. Fairly useful handicap chaser, won at same course in 2024/25. Respectable eighth of 20 at Galway last time. Stays 23f, acts on heavy going, wears cheekpieces/tongue tie. Dual Galway winner over fences and hurdles, conditions ideal.
  • NAS NA RIOGH (IRE) (Age: 7, Wgt: 10-8, TFR: 145, Odds: 14/1). Point winner, fairly useful form over hurdles. Won novice at Killarney in 2024/25. Bettered previous chasing efforts when third of 10 in novice handicap at Wexford last time. Stays 2½m, acts on heavy going. Modest but mildly progressive, ground helps.
  • ASPUROFTHEMOMENT (IRE) (Age: 6, Wgt: 10-6, TFR: 153, Odds: 10/1, 8/1 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful handicap hurdler, much improved when winning at Gowran and Bellewstown in 2024/25. Similar form when winning maiden on chasing debut in June. Run best excused when well-beaten third of 4 in novice at Killarney last time. Stays 25f, effective at shorter, acts on soft going, usually held up. Quickly developed into a fair novice chaser. Hold-up style could leave him vulnerable if the gallop is steady.
  • THE DASHER CONWAY (IRE) (Age: 10, Wgt: 10-6, TFR: ?, Odds: 8/1, 22/1 Betting Forecast). Fair handicap hurdler, best effort this season when ¾-length third of 8 at Kilbeggan last time. Fairly useful handicap chaser, won at same course in 2024/25. Stays 2½m, acts on heavy going, usually races off pace. Patchy, but goes well here, place shout.
  • GOOD AS HELL (IRE) (Age: 10, Wgt: 10-4, TFR: 145, Odds: 25/1, 50/1 Betting Forecast). Winning hurdler. Fair handicap chaser, step back in right direction when seventh of 15 at Tipperary last time. Stays 23f, effective at much shorter, acts on heavy going, usually in blinkers, sketchy jumper. Poor jumper and form tapered off.
  • LISTENTILLITELLYEA (IRE) (Age: 9, Wgt: 10-2, TFR: 150, Odds: 22/1). Winning hurdler. Fairly useful maiden chaser, good effort when third of 9 in listed novice handicap at Fairyhouse in 2024/25. Shaped as if still in good form when fifth of 18 at Punchestown last time. Stays 2½m, acts on soft going, tried in hood/tongue tie. Can be expected to race close up but has disappointed before after trading much lower than Betfair SP. Suited by pace and track, but often trades short and fades.
  • CLOUGHROE (IRE) (Age: 7, Wgt: 10-0, TFR: 147, Odds: 25/1, 33/1 Betting Forecast). Maiden hurdler, fair chaser. Won novice handicap at Cartmel in June. Below form when last of 5 at the same course last time, folding 2f out. Stays 25f, acts on heavy going, has worn cheekpieces and tongue tie, front runner/races prominently, has bled (including penultimate outing). Unreliable, recent bleeding concern.

Estimated Tissue Odds:

  • Arctic Fly – 4/1
  • Sea Music – 5/1
  • Aeros Luck – 6/1
  • Aspurofthemoment – 8/1
  • Drumgill – 10/1
  • Neveradullmoment – 10/1
  • Jasko Des Dames – 12/1
  • Others – 16/1+

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

  • Win Selection: Arctic Fly – Unexposed improver from Mullins, ideally placed to pounce.
  • Each-Way Saver: Aeros Luck – Going the right way, but needs a clean round to land a blow.

5. 16:00 Galway – IRISH STALLION FARMS EBF AHONOORA HANDICAP

Race Details:
This is a Premier Handicap for 3yo+. The distance is 7f on good to yielding turf. The prize is €66,000. The Pace Forecast is Very Strong, which will help LAUGH A MINUTE but almost certainly won’t help PARTISAN HERO (IRE). There is no draw bias. Prominent racers hold an advantage, though a strong pace could open it up for midfield runners.

Runners with Pertinent Information:

  • BRAVAIS (Age: 5, Wgt: 10-0, TFR: 103, Odds: 14/1, 25/1 Betting Forecast). Useful performer, won minor event at Tipperary in April. Best effort this season when second of 5 at Naas last time. Stays 1½m, acts on heavy going, usually races prominently. Reappeared with a fine second at Naas. Was just denied at Galway last year and thrives on testing finishes.
  • HURRICANE IVOR (IRE) (Age: 8, Wgt: 9-12, TFR: 103, Odds: 18/1, 33/1 Betting Forecast). Useful performer, won handicap at Naas in March. Again below form when fourth of 5 at Naas last time. Stays 7.5f, acts on good to firm and heavy going, wears headgear, usually races close up. Runner-up in this race last year. Back to form with Naas win in March. Best with a strong gallop to tow him in and acts on yielding ground. Prominent racer, ideal setup.
  • DUNUM (IRE) (Age: 7, Wgt: 9-11, TFR: 109, Odds: 12/1, 11/1 Betting Forecast). Useful handicapper, back to form when winning 14-runner event at Galway last time (third course win). Stays 9f, acts on polytrack, soft and good to firm going, tried in cheekpieces. Tough and reliable; won over 1m here this week under pressure, defying a stiff finish. Stamina assured and acts well around Galway’s dips and contours.
  • APIARIST (IRE) (Age: 4, Wgt: 9-8, TFR: 112, Odds: 12/1, 12/1 Betting Forecast). Useful handicapper, won at Newcastle in December, Chelmsford in January and Southwell in February. Never-nearer eighth of 27 at Royal Ascot last time. Stays 1m, acts on polytrack, tapeta, good to firm and heavy going, usually races off pace. Interesting UK challenger; strong traveller.
  • ORANDI (FR) (Age: 7, Wgt: 9-8, TFR: 111, Odds: 10/1, 12/1 Betting Forecast). Useful handicapper, won Irish Lincolnshire at the Curragh in March. Good efforts when placed in Lincoln at Doncaster and Galway (third of 14 to Dunum) last 2 starts. Stays 8.5f, acts on polytrack and heavy going, has worn cheekpieces, wears tongue tie, usually races off pace. Hit an in-running low under half his starting Betfair SP when beaten last time. Close third behind Dunum and Bear Profit last time. Strong traveller and tactically versatile.
  • BLUES EMPEROR (IRE) (Age: 6, Wgt: 9-7, TFR: 108, Odds: 11/1, 16/1 Betting Forecast). Useful-looking gelding, fairly useful handicapper, won at Dundalk in 2024. Also won 6-runner event at Fairyhouse last time readily. Stays 8.5f, acts on polytrack, soft and good to firm going, has worn cheekpieces, tried in tongue tie.
  • FORT VEGA (FR) (Age: 5, Wgt: 9-7, TFR: 110, Odds: 9/1, 14/1 Betting Forecast). Useful handicapper, won at Cork in June. Progressed shade more when ½-length second of 16 at the Curragh last time. Stays 1m, acts on good to firm and heavy going. Strong-finishing second over 6f at the Curragh and likely to be suited by an end-to-end gallop over this extra furlong. One of few with real upside off his current mark.
  • LOVE BILLY BOY (IRE) (Age: 4, Wgt: 9-7, TFR: 115, Odds: 16/1, 7/1 Betting Forecast). Useful handicapper, won at Naas in April and Leopardstown in June. Good second at the Curragh in June. Below form when ninth of 12 at Leopardstown last time. Stays 1m, acts on polytrack, soft and good to firm going, has worn blinkers. Two-time course winner, including over C&D. Has developed a real Galway affinity.
  • GLENEAGLE BAY (IRE) (Age: 5, Wgt: 9-6, TFR: 113, Odds: 13/2, 9/1 Betting Forecast). Useful handicapper, won maiden at Dundalk in 2024 for Joseph O’Brien. Good third in Victoria Cup at Ascot in May. Not seen to best effect when tenth of 27 at Royal Ascot last time. Effective at 7f/1m, acts on polytrack, firm and good to soft going, in cheekpieces/tongue tie last 3 starts, often travels strongly.
  • GO ATHLETICO (FR) (Age: 7, Wgt: 9-5, TFR: 109, Odds: 14/1). Useful performer, capitalised on falling mark and value for extra when won 16-runner handicap at the Curragh last time. Stays 7f, acts on good to firm and heavy going, tried in cheekpieces, in tongue tie last 5 starts.
  • PRINCESS CHILD (FR) (Age: 4, Wgt: 9-2, TFR: 110, Odds: 202, 14/1 Betting Forecast). Useful performer. Off 8 weeks, unlucky not to win when short-head second of 12 at Galway last time. Stays 9f, acts on heavy going, tried in cheekpieces, has worn tongue tie. Lightly raced and ran with credit in a listed contest here midweek. Drop in trip could suit in a strongly-run heat.
  • PERSUASION (IRE) (Age: 8, Wgt: 9-0, TFR: 112, Odds: 18/1, 11/1 Betting Forecast). Useful handicapper, won at Musselburgh in April. Looked unlucky when fourth of 12 at Epsom last time, hampered over 1f out. Stays 7f, acts on any turf going.
  • PARTISAN HERO (IRE) (Age: 5, Wgt: 8-13, TFR: 112, Odds: 10/1, 10/1 Betting Forecast). Useful handicapper, won at Kempton in February, Pontefract in April and Epsom in June. Ran well when second of 7 at Pontefract last time. Effective from 6f to 1¼m, acts on polytrack, tapeta, good to firm and good to soft going, wears headgear, usually leads, reliable.
  • ZABRISKIE POINT (Age: 4, Wgt: 8-11, TFR: 107, Odds: 33/1, 22/1 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful handicapper. Left Charles Hills/off 7 months, well below form both starts this season. Stays 7f, acts on soft going.
  • ICEFORD (IRE) (Age: 3, Wgt: 8-10, TFR: 106, Odds: 14/1, 20/1 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful performer, won handicap at the Curragh in May. Not at best when last of 3 at Naas last time. Should stay beyond 7f, acts on soft going, in cheekpieces last 4 starts.
  • LAUGH A MINUTE (Age: 10, Wgt: 8-9, TFR: 114, Odds: 20/1, 499/1 Betting Forecast). Useful handicapper, won at the Curragh in March. Third at Naas in April. Rare poor effort when sixth of 10 at Fairyhouse last time. Stays 7f, acts on polytrack, tapeta, good to firm and heavy going, tried in headgear.
  • BARBAPAPA (IRE) (Age: 6, Wgt: 8-7, TFR: 111, Odds: 33/1, 498/1 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful handicapper, third at Cork in June. Creditable fifth of 12 at Wolverhampton last time. Effective at 6f to 8.5f, acts on polytrack, tapeta, sand, best turf form on good going, wears cheekpieces/tongue tie, usually front runner/races prominently.
  • MERISI DIAMOND (IRE) (Age: 6, Wgt: 8-7, TFR: 112, Odds: 33/1, 497/1 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful handicapper, won at the Curragh and Roscommon in 2024. Below best in 3 starts this year, though travelled well long way on latest. Stays 7.5f, best form on soft/heavy going, tried in hood, wears tongue tie, usually front runner/races prominently.

Estimated Tissue Odds:

  • Hurricane Ivor – 9/2
  • Dunum – 6/1
  • Orandi – 13/2
  • Fort Vega – 15/2
  • Bravais – 8/1
  • Princess Child – 10/1
  • Love Billy Boy – 12/1
  • Others – 14/1+

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

  • Win Selection: Hurricane Ivor – Rock-solid profile, race-proven, ideal tempo.
  • Each-Way Saver: Orandi – Progressive and closely matched with Dunum under similar setup.

6. 16:30 Galway – IRISH EBF AUCTION SERIES MAIDEN

Race Details:
This is a 2yo Maiden (Auction series) with 10 declared runners. The distance is 7f on good to yielding turf. The prize is €14,400. The Pace Forecast is Weak, indicating a likely tactical affair. There is no significant draw bias. A weak pace suits those with tactical speed and positioning.

Runners with Pertinent Information:

  • SLAUDEEN (Age: 2, Wgt: 9-9, TFR: 79, Odds: 7/1, 22/1 Betting Forecast). Better effort in maidens at the Curragh when fourth of 10 in April. Backed at the Curragh on debut and ran well both starts. Probably lacks the progression of others but looks straightforward and ready to win something of this type soon.
  • SUTTON HOO (IRE) (Age: 2, Wgt: 9-9, TFR: 86, Odds: 12/1, 18/1 Betting Forecast). Nicely bred Saxon Warrior colt, cost €65,000. Trainer has good stats with debutants; worth monitoring for market support. No form listed.
  • DUKE OF CUMBERLAND (IRE) (Age: 2, Wgt: 9-5, TFR: 87p, Odds: 9/1, 9/1 Betting Forecast). Had no chance from his position at Leopardstown but was one of the eye-catchers in that deep maiden. More forward ride could yield serious improvement. Dangerous with positive tactics.
  • HONOURAMONGTHIEVES (Age: 2, Wgt: 9-3, TFR: 74, Odds: 20/1, 25/1 Betting Forecast). Showed a bit when seventh of 15 in maiden at Roscommon. Some promise, more needed.
  • BUNMAHON BAY (IRE) (Age: 2, Wgt: 8-13, TFR: 65, Odds: 66/1, 50/1 Betting Forecast). No form listed. Big ask on debut; looks one for nurseries.
  • FARABOVE THE LIMIT (IRE) (Age: 2, Wgt: 8-13, TFR: 80, Odds: 25/1, 40/1 Betting Forecast). Fair form, sixth of 9 in barrier trial at Naas in May. Better effort in maidens when sixth of 8 at Galway. Patchy profile, mid-pack runner.
  • JOLTIN (IRE) (Age: 2, Wgt: 8-13, TFR: 94p, Odds: 6/4, 9/4 Betting Forecast). Showed promise when second of 15 in maiden at Leopardstown. Sure to improve. Slightly unlucky second in the same race, trapped in behind before finishing well.
  • ROYAL COUNTY GLORY (IRE) (Age: 2, Wgt: 8-13, TFR: 72, Odds: 50/1, 50/1 Betting Forecast). No form listed. Outsider, limited appeal.
  • BANG BANG (IRE) (Age: 2, Wgt: 8-10, TFR: 90p, Odds: 11/2, 13/2 Betting Forecast). Showed plenty when fifth of 15 in maiden at Leopardstown, faring best of those held up. Sure to progress. Best of the hold-up horses from that key Leopardstown maiden. May find this tactical setup less favourable, but there’s upside.
  • LUCIA MOLLY (IRE) (Age: 2, Wgt: 8-8, TFR: 96p, Odds: 5/2, 9/4 Betting Forecast). Fair form. Much improved from debut when third of 15 in maiden at Leopardstown last time, not quicken final 100 yds having chased leader. Likely to progress further. Big leap forward when third to Time Bender at Leopardstown, having travelled best and just flattened out late. Will be suited by the drop in pace and has one of the best energy profiles here.

Estimated Tissue Odds:

  • Lucia Molly – 2/1
  • Joltin – 5/2
  • Duke of Cumberland – 6/1
  • Bang Bang – 7/1
  • Slaudeen – 10/1
  • Sutton Hoo – 12/1
  • Others – 20/1+

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

  • Win Selection: Lucia Molly – Progressive filly with a strong travel profile, ideally suited by today’s pace shape.
  • Each-Way Saver: Duke of Cumberland – Upgraded effort last time, can be a player if positioned better.

7. 17:00 Galway – VILLAGE SALTHILL HANDICAP

Race Details:
This is a Handicap race for 3yo horses. The distance is 1m 73y on good to yielding turf. The prize is €10,800. There are 19 runners. The Pace Forecast is Very Strong. This should collapse the pace late and suit closers. The Draw Bias Favours Low. The inside draws (1–6) are a significant advantage.

Runners with Pertinent Information:

  • FAR FROM DANDY (IRE) (Age: 3, Wgt: 10-0, TFR: 84, Odds: 13/2, 16/1 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful performer. Ran creditably when fifth of 10 at Galway last time. Stays 8.5f, acts on good to firm and good to soft going, in cheekpieces last 2 starts (slowly away both times), sometimes slowly away. Typically a front-runner.
  • WIZARD OF ODDS (IRE) (NR). Non-runner.
  • THIS FARH (Age: 3, Wgt: 9-11, TFR: 90, Odds: 8/1, 12/1 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful performer, won maiden at Lingfield in February and handicap there in May. Holding form, good effort when third of 9 at Chester last time. Stays 7.5f, acts on polytrack, tapeta and good to firm going, in cheekpieces last 4 starts, usually races prominently. Consistent and well-drawn. Races prominently, which is a slight negative in this likely burn-up, but he’s adaptable and brings reliable UK form.
  • HIGHBURY SEE SEE (IRE) (Age: 3, Wgt: 9-9, TFR: 87, Odds: 11/2, 17/2 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful performer, won handicap at Gowran in June. Good third of 15 at Galway last time, headed over 1f out. Stays 7f, acts on good to soft going. Continues to go the right way; third in same race as Mother Mara last time, staying on well. Awkward wide draw and lacks tactical pace, but is fairly treated and a late closer which suits today.
  • AMERICAN STATE (IRE) (Age: 3, Wgt: 9-7, TFR: 88, Odds: 25/1). Fairly useful performer, won handicap at Newbury in June. Seventh of 8 at Windsor last time. Stays 1m, acts on polytrack, tapeta and good to firm going. Had excuses at Windsor and may bounce back here. Handles good ground.
  • FIONA MACCOUL (IRE) (Age: 3, Wgt: 9-7, TFR: 87, Odds: 10/1, 18/1 Betting Forecast). Fair performer, won valuable sales race at Naas in 2024. Back to form when fifth of 15 at Galway last time, never nearer having met some trouble. Should stay 1m, acts on good to soft going, sometimes slowly away. Typically a front-runner. Denied clear run behind Highbury See See and shaped best of all. Very strong finishers’ profile and draw is ideal. Well suited by a strong pace.
  • GANGSTA MAN (IRE) (Age: 3, Wgt: 9-7, TFR: 87, Odds: 16/1, 18/1 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful performer, won handicap at Roscommon in May. Ran well under circumstances when fourth of 15 at Galway last time, pulling hard long way. Stays 7.5f, acts on good to firm and heavy going, tried in blinkers, usually front runner/races prominently. Typically a front-runner. Pulled hard early when fourth last time. Blinkers may help. Can finish off well if settling, and this pace scenario suits.
  • SIR JEREMY (IRE) (Age: 3, Wgt: 9-7, TFR: 86, Odds: 33/1, 40/1 Betting Forecast). Fair handicapper, second at Fairyhouse in June. Below form when eighth of 15 at Galway last time. Stays 1m, acts on polytrack and good to firm going.
  • FLYING FORTRESS (Age: 3, Wgt: 9-6, TFR: 85, Odds: 20/1, 18/1 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful performer, won maiden at Ballinrobe in May. Shaped as if still in good form when ninth of 14 at Limerick last time. Will stay 1½m, acts on polytrack, good to firm and good to soft going, tried in cheekpieces.
  • PALLATINE HILLS (IRE) (Age: 3, Wgt: 9-6, TFR: 88, Odds: 7/1, 12/1 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful maiden. Better than ever when third of 20 at the Curragh last time. Will be suited by a return to 1½m, acts on good to soft going, in blinkers last 3 starts, tried in tongue tie. Beaten last time out when trading at 50% or less of his starting Betfair SP. Career-best last time when staying on well. Up in trip and pace collapse suits.
  • MOTHER MARA (Age: 3, Wgt: 9-9 (7ex), TFR: 85, Odds: 11/2, 11/1 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful performer, improved when won 16-runner handicap at Galway last time. Stays 8.5f, acts on tapeta, good to firm and good to soft going. Just won at the track two days ago. Back quickly under a 7lb claimer, she’s sharply progressive and shaped well for further.
  • ELECTRIC BEAUTY (IRE) (Age: 3, Wgt: 9-1, TFR: 86, Odds: 14/1, 12/1 Betting Forecast). Fair performer, improved when won 12-runner apprentices handicap at Leopardstown last time. Stays 1m, acts on polytrack, tried in cheekpieces.
  • CASHELDALE LASS (IRE) (Age: 3, Wgt: 8-13, TFR: 86, Odds: 12/1, 14/1 Betting Forecast). Fair performer, won handicap at Gowran in June. Followed up in 13-runner handicap at Naas last time. Stays 10.5f, acts on good to firm going, in headgear last 4 starts. Bidding for a hat-trick and brings a strong stamina profile. Tougher ask from a poor draw but handles going and has upside.
  • DANCE FOR CHESTER (IRE) (NR). Non-runner.
  • CHICA GUERRERA (IRE) (Age: 3, Wgt: 8-12, TFR: 82, Odds: 12/1, 33/1 Betting Forecast). Fair performer, won nursery at Gowran in 2024. Well below form last time. Should stay 1m, acts on heavy going.
  • SOTTSANDS (IRE) (Age: 3, Wgt: 8-9, TFR: 86+, Odds: 25/1, 40/1 Betting Forecast). Fair maiden. Run best excused when sixth of 12 at Ballinrobe last time. Stays 11.5f, acts on polytrack, wears visor, usually races prominently.
  • TILANI (IRE) (Age: 3, Wgt: 8-9, TFR: 85p, Odds: 5/1, 8/1 Betting Forecast). Fair maiden. Improved when third of 15 at Leopardstown last time, just needing stronger gallop. Should stay 9f+, acts on good to firm and heavy going, in cheekpieces last 2 starts, remains with potential. Lightly raced for Dermot Weld and has shaped well in steadily-run events. Will appreciate stronger tempo. Improving and drawn well.
  • HIGHLAND HARVEY (IRE) (Age: 3, Wgt: 8-7, TFR: 75, Odds: 14/1, 33/1 Betting Forecast). Little solid form. Bred to stay 1½m.
  • REAL PETITE (GER) (Age: 3, Wgt: 8-7, TFR: ?, Odds: 66/1, 499/1 Betting Forecast). Little impact in varied events.

Estimated Tissue Odds:

  • Fiona MacCoul – 5/1
  • This Farh – 11/2
  • Mother Mara – 6/1
  • Highbury See See – 13/2
  • Tilani – 7/1
  • Pallatine Hills – 9/1
  • Casheldale Lass – 12/1
  • Gangsta Man – 14/1
  • Others – 16/1+

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

  • Win: Fiona MacCoul – well-drawn, best closer in race, strong form context.
  • Each-Way Saver: Tilani – unexposed, drawn low, set to relish tempo.

8. 17:30 Galway – fr. BREEN MEMORIAL (Pro/Am) I.N.H. FLAT

Race Details:
This is a bumper (I.N.H. Flat Race) for 4yo+ amateurs and professionals. The distance is 2m on good to yielding turf. The prize is €10,200. There are 8 runners. The Pace Forecast is Strong, which is unusual for this trip here and likely to expose stamina-limited or vulnerable types. The prospects of JISCO DU BREM (FR) look better, while AL ARRIVEE (FR) will probably be vulnerable. Draw is not a factor in National Hunt Flat races.

Runners with Pertinent Information:

  • AMERICAN EMPIRE (IRE) (Age: 5, Wgt: 12-0, TFR: 91, Odds: 20/1, 25/1 Betting Forecast). Modest form in bumpers. Won 3-runner event at Market Rasen last time. Modest UK form, profile unconvincing.
  • DELTA FORCE (Age: 5, Wgt: 12-0, TFR: 101, Odds: 12/1, 14/1 Betting Forecast). Fair bumper performer. Won maiden at Galway in 2024/25. Off 10 months, ran well when third of 8 at Tipperary in May. Returns after a good effort off a long layoff. Has previously won at Galway and is fitter now. Slight stamina doubts, but should be competitive.
  • DOCTOR STEINBERG (IRE) (Age: 5, Wgt: 12-0, TFR: 110, Odds: 5/2, 3/1 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful form in bumpers. Improved when winning 11-runner maiden event at Ballinrobe last time easily. Bred to be suited by at least 2½m. Won a Ballinrobe maiden easily by 11 lengths. Bred to improve with distance and gallop. Strong pace a positive, but his best form so far has come in slowly-run races.
  • JISCO DU BREM (FR) (Age: 6, Wgt: 12-0, TFR: 102, Odds: 10/1, 14/1 Betting Forecast). Fairly useful form in bumpers. Won 16-runner maiden event at Kilbeggan last time. Wears tongue tie. Runner-up to Doctor Steinberg before winning well at Kilbeggan. Has strong finishing efficiency and comes from a yard that targets this type of event. Value player if others fail to fire.
  • MINELLA EMPEROR (IRE) (Age: 6, Wgt: 12-0, TFR: 102, Odds: 9/1, 10/1 Betting Forecast). Made frame on 2 of 3 starts in points. Confirmed bumper debut promise when winning 7-runner maiden event at Kilbeggan last time. Will be suited by further than 2½m. Has done nothing wrong, winning narrowly last time. Lacks the raw numbers of the principals but trainer places his bumper relish a pace burn-up and is the freshest horse in the race. Big potential to step forward.
  • AL ARRIVEE (FR) (Age: 5, Wgt: 11-7, TFR: 113, Odds: 11/8, 7/4 Betting Forecast). Half-sister to dual Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Al Boum Photo. Confirmed promise of debut when winning 15-runner mares maiden bumper at Sligo last time. Classy filly from the family of Al Boum Photo. Strong traveller who scored easily last time, but her style – held up off the pace – could be a slight negative in this pace scenario. Still, very hard to oppose on ability.
  • STORMIN TOMMIE (IRE) (Age: 5, Wgt: 11-7, TFR: ?, Odds: 10/1, 40/1 Betting Forecast). Debutant. Watch only.

Estimated Tissue Odds:

  • Al Arrivée – 15/8
  • Doctor Steinberg – 5/2
  • Murat – 6/1
  • Jisco du Brem – 13/2
  • Minella Emperor – 8/1
  • Delta Force – 10/1
  • American Empire – 20/1
  • Stormin Tommie – 33/1+

ChatGPT Smart Plays:

  • Win: Doctor Steinberg – form franked, built for the setup, powerful closer.
  • Each-Way Saver: Murat – unbeaten, top debut Tfig, strong closer, bred for more.

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