1/8/25 Galway

 Thursday's winner at Galway was Ndaawi. The 13/2 shot was 7th at halfway improving into 2nd two out, he disputed the lead at the last but found himself short of room in the closing stages. He kept on but went down by a head however after a stewards enquiry he was promoted to 1st. The other pick Special Cadeau was 5th in a race won by Gold Dancer who beat Westport Cove by 2 1/2 lengths. 

 Galway continues on Friday with 8 races and 2 standing out. 

6.00: Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Chase. 

10: Native Speaker: A useful horse who picked up 2 wins from 5 runs last season. He was a bit below form when 9th at Punchestown on his return 91 days ago where he led early but was passed after the 3rd weakening from 2 out. That run was needed and he will improve picking up a third career win here.

6.35: Guinness Handicap. 

6: Cloud Seeker: A decent horse who's last win came at Leopardstown in May. He was a good 2nd behind the reopposing Fleetfoot at The Curragh 33 days ago where he led until he was strongly pressed 2 out being passed close to home only going down by a neck. He can build on that here and resume winning ways. 

31/7/25 Galway

 The best on another very poor day at Galway came from Farfromnowhere who was 14th in a race won by Cleopatra's Needle who beat Billie Frechette by 2 1/4 lengths. The other pick Nurburgring failed to finish being pulled up 2 out, the race went to Western Fold who beat Jesse Evans by 4 1/2 lengths. 

 It's day 4 at Galway on Thursday with 8 races and 2 features. 

2.10: Guinness Open Gate Brewery Novice Chase (Grade 3)

7: Special Cadeau: A fair horse who is a better chaser than a hurdler winning at Thurles in February and then after a poor Aintree run got back on track with a 2nd at Killarney 2 weeks ago. He ran well disputing the lead from 3 out but he was passed soon after making no impression on the run-in. He is a big player who should pick up a 3rd career win here.

4.30: Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap (Grade 3)

5: Ndaawi: A useful horse who was a good 2nd in the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival when last seen in March. He tracked the leaders early challenging approaching the last, he kept on well but couldn't reach the winner. Despite being off 139 days the runner-up in this race 12 months ago can go one better here. 

30/7/25 Galway

 The best on a very poor Tuesday at Galway came from La Note Verte who was 6th in a race won by Sticktotheplan who beat Vicar Street by 2 1/4 lengths. The other pick Slieve Binnian was 14th with the contest going to Dunum who beat Bear Profit by a head.

 Galway stages day 3 of it's summer festival on Wednesday with 7 races and 2 main events. 

6.05: Tote, 5,000 Guaranteed Jackpot Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle. 

2: Farfromnowhere: A promising horse who returned from a year off to finish 2nd at Wexford 63 days ago. She made headway from 2 out briefly disputing the lead approaching the last but she kept on at the same pace on the run-in going down by 4 1/4 lengths. She has more to offer and can take this on handicap debut. 

6.40: Tote Galway Plate (Handicap Chase) (Grade 3)

6: Nurburgring: A decent horse who was an excellent 2nd in the Ascot Stakes at the Royal meeting and then got off the mark in this sphere at Killarney 12 days ago. He led there for a second time 2 out going clear before the last and coming home by 4 1/2 lengths. Further improvement is expected here and he can follow up. 

29/7/25 Galway

 Monday's winner at Galway was Davy Crockett. The 1/2 favourite travelled well sitting 2nd entering the straight, he led at the last staying on strongly and comfortably beating Mick Collins by 2 1/2 lengths. In the other race Too Bossy For Us was 12th in a contest won by Fliey Bay who beat Mon Coeur by 4 3/4 lengths. 

 It's day 2 at Galway on Tuesday with a 7 race card and 2 highlights. 

5.05: Colm Quinn BMW Novice Hurdle. 

8: La Note Verte: A decent horse who made it 2 from 2 in this sphere when winning at Roscommon 22 days ago. She led from the 2nd going clear 3 out and easily coming home by 12 lengths. Her yard has an excellent record in this race and this improving mare can continue that here with a 3rd hurdles win.

6.40: Colm Quinn BMW Mile Handicap. 

7: Slieve Binnian: A good horse who got back to winning ways at The Curragh last month following up with victory at Leopardstown 19 days ago. He made headway from a furlong out leading in the final 150 yards and comfortably beating Booyea by 1 3/4 lengths. Despite a weight rise another fine run is expected and he can complete a hat-trick here. 

28/7/25 Galway

 After a day off Irish racing returns on Monday with day 1 of the Galway Summer Festival where on a 7 race card 2 stand out.

 5.10: Galway Bay Hotel  & The Galmont Hotel Novice Hurdle. 

7: Davy Crockett: A well-bred horse who impressed when winning on debut at Punchestown 51 days ago. He was 6th at halfway improving into 3rd entering the straight, he quickened to lead from a furlong out going clear and easily coming home by 9 lengths. He is an exciting prospect and can follow up here on his 1st hurdles start.

6.40: Connacht Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap. 

9: Too Bossy For Us: A useful horse on the flat when trained in the UK who made a promising start for Willie Mullins in the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham in March. He didn't build on that in a Grade 1 at Punchestown but did get back on track with an excellent 2nd at The Curragh a month ago. He can improve further and open his Irish account here.

26/7/25 Results

 Saturday's best at Gowran Park came from Sanctijude who was 2nd. The 5/1 shot travelled well leading for a second time a furlong out, she lost the lead in the closing stages to Alibah who won by 3/4 of a length. The other pick Acapulco Bay was 3rd in a race won by Emit who beat Sharpen by 1/2 a length. 

 After today's action Irish racing takes a break on Sunday. There are meetings at Uttoxeter and Pontefract. The next Irish card is at Galway on Monday tips for the highlights will be up on Sunday night. 

26/7/25 Gowran Park

 Friday's best came at Kilbeggan where Swelltime was 3rd in a race won by Ballykinlar who beat Faceman by 3 1/2 lengths. Over at Cork Harry's Hill was 5th with the contest going to Red Evolution who beat Eclairage by 1 1/4 lengths. 

We have 8 races at Gowran Park on Saturday with 2 features. 

1.45: Irish EBF Auction Series Fillies Maiden. 

2: Sanctijude: A promising horse who was 4th on debut at Leopardstown 37 days ago. She was in midfield early sitting 4th at halfway, she kept on at the same pace making no impression in the closing stages. She can definitely build on that here and this well bred filly can open her account. 

2.50: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Marble City Stakes.

1: Acapulco Bay: A useful horse who was a good 3rd in the Ulster Derby at Down Royal when last seen 35 days ago. He was 4th at halfway making headway from 3 out taking 3rd soon after. His yard took this race 12 months ago and with improvement expected here they can do again.