1. 3.50 Kenny Developments Maiden Hurdle
The top two TimeWise rated horses for this race are Firebrand (GER) with a Total of 230 and Deed Pole with a Total of 229.

• Firebrand (GER): This five-year-old has been a Flat winner and twice runner-up over hurdles. However, he “found little when it mattered at Roscommon a month ago, losing out to a rival who battled more enthusiastically”. He has shown he can handle soft ground, having won on the Flat at the same venue. The Spotlight Verdict identifies him as a “possible danger”.
• Deed Pole: This five-year-old has been successful twice on the All-Weather (AW) and finished second in a maiden hurdle at Tramore, splitting two of the main fancies. He is considered to hold “a live chance in a weak maiden”. The Spotlight Verdict also lists him as a “possible danger”.
  • Overall Assessment: While both are considered “possible dangers”, the Spotlight Verdict’s primary recommendation for this race is Money Dancer, followed by Deed Pole and Firebrand.

2. 4.20 Anglo Printers Handicap Hurdle
The top two TimeWise rated horses are Tingarran Express (IRE) with a Total of 289 and Leave In Secret (IRE) with a Total of 265.

• Tingarran Express (IRE): This eight-year-old mare is described as generally reliable with three wins and 11 places. She “battled well to land a mares’ contest at Tramore last month” but will face a greater challenge taking on geldings. Despite this, she is deemed capable of holding her own. The Spotlight Verdict notes her as “an experienced and generally dependable mare”.
• Leave In Secret (IRE): This six-year-old has been “out of the money in handicaps” both at Galway and elsewhere, though he did secure a maiden win at Ballinrobe. He “needs to raise his game”.
  • Overall Assessment: The Spotlight Verdict suggests that Desert Haven is the primary contender, with Tingarran Express appealing as a “dependable mare”. Leave In Secret is not highlighted as a top threat in the detailed analysis.

3. 4.50 Deacy Gilligan Hurdle
The top two TimeWise rated horses are Custom Taylor (IRE) with a Total of 334 and Lord Erskine (IRE) with a Total of 308.

• Custom Taylor (IRE): This six-year-old, rated 128, is on a hat-trick after recent wins but “lacks a recent run and he’s not well treated by race conditions”.
• Lord Erskine (IRE): An admirable 12-year-old veteran, rated 131, who has shown good form this year with a big hurdles win at Fairyhouse and a Flat win at Killarney. However, he “seems best at around 2m these days” and “was well beaten in this last year”.
  • Overall Assessment: The Spotlight Verdict does not favour either of these, instead recommending Yeats Star as the primary selection, with HMS Seahorse, Run For Oscar, and Busselton also considered strong contenders.

4. 5.22 Galway Handicap Hurdle (Div 1)
The top two TimeWise rated horses are Barryroe Madam (FR) with a Total of 246 and Shannon Bank (IRE) with a Total of 235.

• Barryroe Madam (FR): This six-year-old has seen a cumulative 11lb rise for a win at Listowel and a second at Punchestown in June. She has performed well at Galway previously and handles easy ground. She is considered a “leading chance if ready after 93-day break”.
• Shannon Bank (IRE): This six-year-old had a “not bad effort on handicap debut” at Sligo and the trip “might suit and handles soft ground”.
  • Overall Assessment: The Spotlight Verdict strongly supports Barryroe Madam, describing her as being “in better form than most, handles soft ground and has gone well here before”. Shannon Bank is listed as one of the “main dangers”.

5. 5.52 Galway Handicap Hurdle (Div 2)
The top two TimeWise rated horses are Ballyglass Beauty (IRE) with a Total of 213 and Sporting Glance (FR) with a Total of 210.

• Ballyglass Beauty (IRE): This nine-year-old is a three-time winner and is 5lb below his last success. He “shaped better than the distance he was beaten at Sligo latest” and is “ground versatile and could go well”.
• Sporting Glance (FR): This six-year-old is a point-to-point winner on good ground and is making his handicap debut. He has shown ability in maidens but was “soundly beaten on soft at Cartmel latest,” suggesting he is “probably best watched”.
  • Overall Assessment: The Spotlight Verdict primarily backs Kingkong Ciergues, noting his good form on soft ground earlier in the year. Ballyglass Beauty is part of the shortlist, but Sporting Glance is not recommended.

6. 6.22 Watch Every Irish Race Live On Racing TV Beginners Chase
The top two TimeWise rated horses are My Great Mate (IRE) with a Total of 321 and Rockys Diamond (IRE) with a Total of 289.

• My Great Mate (IRE): This six-year-old is a dual course winner at Galway, having won a bumper in 2023 and a novice hurdle in October of that year. He is expected to be sharper than his chasing debut and “shades the vote” due to his race fitness and course experience.
• Rocky’s Diamond (IRE): This five-year-old was a “highly progressive staying hurdler last season,” achieving a Grade 1 third and a Grade 2 win. He is expected to make a smart chaser, but the given trip “might be inadequate” for him.
  • Overall Assessment: The Spotlight Verdict gives a clear preference to My Great Mate for his race fitness and dual course-winning record, despite acknowledging Rocky’s Diamond’s potential.

7. 6.52 Galway Races Handicap Chase
The top two TimeWise rated horses are Sea Aster (IRE) with a Total of 292 and Arctic Gale (IRE) with a Total of 260.

• Sea Aster (IRE): This seven-year-old won a 3m event at Perth in July and is a “staying type who has won over 3m2f”. He showed improved form recently at Kilbeggan, taking third. He is considered “worth considering”.
• Arctic Gale (IRE): This six-year-old was a bumper winner in 2023 and a beginners’ chase winner in June. He finished third in a handicap hurdle at Galway during the festival and is “respected on account of the stable’s fine record at this track”. He “has to go on the shortlist”.
  • Overall Assessment: The Spotlight Verdict’s primary recommendation is Pebble Bleu, but both Sea Aster and Arctic Gale are mentioned as contenders worth considering.

8. 7.22 Kenny Developments Irish EBF Mares Flat Race
The top two TimeWise rated horses are Riverwoods (IRE) with a Total of 248 and Marsh Lady (IRE) with a Total of 143.

• Riverwoods (IRE): This four-year-old showed “much-improved effort” when runner-up in a Wexford maiden hurdle last month and “could go well for top yard if handling softer conditions”.
• Marsh Lady (IRE): This four-year-old had a very poor debut, “beaten 58l” at Ballinrobe, and is considered “hard to fancy” on that form.
  • Overall Assessment: The Spotlight Verdict suggests focusing on newcomers Run For Power and Runaway Rosie. Of those with prior experience, Riverwoods appeals, but Marsh Lady is not considered a top contender.