Galway Betting Odds

Galway 7:20PM

Handicap | Flat | 2m 110y

Going: Good

Verdict

Top-weight COCK AND BULL (nap) appears to have been targeted for this following a fine third in a better-class handicap at the Curragh on Derby weekend. Aided by Sam Coen's claim and a first-time tongue-tie, he gets the vote, ahead of the improving mare Gaoth Chuil. Rakki is an interesting contender back on the level for Willie Mullins, two years ago at Sandown he finished ahead of the selection when receiving only 3lb. [Alan Hewison]

E/W Terms: 1/5 odds first 5

23(9)
Ben HurJ: Reserve 3T: N Meade47/7-Weight 9st 5lbsAge 4
9/2
9/24/1
- OR: 71
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 215
Third reserve; Fairyhouse 3yo maiden hurdle winner in December safely held in Grade 2 at Leopardstown later in month; best work at the finish on all three flat maiden runs so potential improver upped in trip here on handicap debut.
18(5)
RakkiJ: Billy LeeT: W P Mullins920/0-Weight 9st 7lbsAge 5
11/2
11/26/1
- OR: 73
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 51
Fairly useful hurdler last season, winning Roscommon maiden; well held in handicaps however, latest at same venue last month; standout flat run for Alan King when touched off in 1m6f Sandown handicap two years ago (Cock And Bull third); noteworthy jockey booking for flat return.
6(6)
Gaoth ChuilJ: Chris HayesT: T M Walsh/4-911Weight 9st 13lbsAge 8
11/2
9/25/1
- OR: 79
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 15
Very useful hurdler has come good on the flat of late on decent ground, winning Leopardstown maiden and following up in 2m1f Killarney handicap when allowed to dictate matters; up 7lb for that but can still go well.
1(3)
Cock And BullJ: Sam CoenT: E Mullins2629-3Weight 10st 2lbsAge 5
6/1
6/111/2
- OR: 82
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 33
Three flat wins for Michael Bell came at 1m6f on quick ground; ordinary enough hurdles form for current yard but fine run on the flat over this trip at the Curragh on Derby weekend back on decent ground, only losing second late on when 2lb out of handicap; down in grade here and tongue-tie tried; has to be respected.
8(1)
SlurricaneJ: Shane FoleyT: R O'Sullivan71-406Weight 9st 12lbsAge 5
9/1
8/117/2
- OR: 77
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 40
Useful hurdler who has won twice on the Flat, including here over 1m4f last October off 75; creditable effort at Gowran earlier in season but improvement needed on recent Limerick run.
9(22)
Black HeatherJ: Gary CarrollT: G P Cromwell3-44Weight 9st 11lbsAge 7
12/1
10/111/1
- OR: 76
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 9
Bumper and maiden hurdle winner for Harry Kelly; recent flat maiden efforts have been creditable but not sure if they justify this initial handicap mark and poorly drawn.
15(4)
ForlioJ: Reese HolohanT: P W Flynn0-5841Weight 9st 7lbsAge 7
12/1
10/111/1
- OR: 73
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 22
Was gaining a third career win when scoring over 1m4f at Tramore early this month, winning convincingly under a hold-up ride; hit with 11lb hike takes him to a career-high but in-form claimer takes off 7lb.
2(16)
Rock Of IrelandJ: Luke McateerT: Rory Devine8-1264Weight 10st 1lbsAge 5
14/1
10/112/1
- OR: 81
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 87
Successful yard debut on seasonal return at the Curragh in March (1m4f, heavy) and has run well on both turf starts since over same trip; stamina unproven over this far.
4(2)
WackestoneJ: Declan McdonoghT: G Elliott74/3-Weight 10st 0lbsAge 4
16/1
16/114/1
- OR: 80
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 25
Twice placed in juvenile hurdles but hasn't progressed, well below best in Bellewstown maiden latest; good run when last seen on the flat in Navan maiden (1m2f, soft) in April 2025 but questions to answer here in terms of trip on handicap debut.
22(12)
Harry's LegacyJ: Reserve 2T: R O'Sullivan0-3205Weight 9st 6lbsAge 8
18/1
18/116/1
- OR: 72
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 15
Second reserve; two flat wins in 2022 included over this trip at Killarney; good runs this year at Gowran and when close third back at Killarney; bit to find with Gaoth Chuil on recent Killarney run though.
13(15)
Sign From AboveJ: Ben CoenT: Peter Fahey734-06Weight 9st 10lbsAge 8
20/1
16/118/1
- OR: 75
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 15
Three wins on the Flat include here over 1m6f three years ago; below best under both codes of late, fair bit to find with Gaoth Chuil on recent Killarney effort.
7(20)
Liam SwaggerJ: Jamie OrrT: W Durkan/136-0Weight 9st 13lbsAge 5
25/1
20/122/1
- OR: 79
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 29
Useful juvenile hurdler for James Owen in 2024-25 season; AW winner last year but never sighted on last month's flat return at Roscommon; visor replaces cheekpieces and bad draw so of limited appeal.
17(10)
PapageiJ: Nicola BurnsT: T Gibney25990-Weight 9st 7lbsAge 5
28/1
22/125/1
- OR: 73
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 17
Twice a winner in Britain for James Ferguson at 1m4f; kept to hurdling so far by current trainer, just okay form; first try at this extended trip, okay mark.
16(21)
LouiescallJ: Gavin RyanT: D H Kelly/521-6Weight 9st 7lbsAge 5
28/1
28/133/1
- OR: 73
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 16
Won over just shy of this trip at Leopardstown last summer off 69; mainly campaigned over hurdles since; Killarney comeback run was over an inadequate trip so more expected here although cruel draw.
20(13)
WahraanJ: Leigh RocheT: J Bedi2-6405Weight 9st 7lbsAge 8
33/1
33/140/1
- OR: 73
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 62
Three flat wins for various trainers in Britain and off the mark over hurdles for current trainer in 2m3f Market Rasen maiden in late May (good); had earlier not looked a straightforward ride on occasions; has had a break since.
11(17)
Ocean Of DreamsJ: Paddy HarnettT: Gary Mcgill84042-Weight 9st 11lbsAge 5
40/1
40/133/1
- OR: 76
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 102
Hasn't added to Leopardstown 2yo success, placed over mid-distances in Britain last year; back from a break with tongue-tie tried but hard to make a convincing case for.
19(7)
Sanctity Of SpaceJ: Siobhan RutledgeT: J C Mcconnell5424/0Weight 9st 7lbsAge 5
40/1
40/133/1
- OR: 73
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 47
Lightly raced mare; good efforts in final two maidens for Joseph O'Brien in October 2024; soon beaten on return from long absence in 1m6f Fairyhouse handicap last June but entitled to come on for that and usual cheekpieces back on here.
12(23)
Duke Of LeggaghJ: Wesley JoyceT: M Mulvany4157-9Weight 9st 10lbsAge 6
50/1
50/140/1
- OR: 75
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 9
Dangerous when gets his favoured soft conditions, as when bolting up at Bellewstown in October; recent Ballinrobe comeback run should have brought him on but won't get his preferred ground here and terrible draw to overcome.
5(19)
EphesusJ: J M SheridanT: D Hogan55100-Weight 9st 13lbsAge 5
50/1
33/140/1
- OR: 79
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 29
Both flat wins have been at 1m4f, including Roscommon handicap last autumn off 73 (soft); reappeared last month, well held in both attempts over fences; opposable.
Non-Runners
14(8)
Boxing Great
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J: Adam CaffreyT: K Thornton51-868Weight 9st 8lbsAge 6
- OR: 74
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 32
Dundalk AW winner last winter has run okay in some competitive handicaps in Britain, most recently at Newcastle last month; down in class and each-way claims.
21(11)
Eastmore
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J: Reserve 1T: C Byrnes332/0/Weight 9st 6lbsAge 6
- OR: 72
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 27
First reserve; consistent form in handicap hurdles of late rewarded by 2m Limerick success early this month (good); limited opportunities on the flat, placed in three turf maidens back in 2023, well held in AW handicap following year.
10(14)
Not Just Any Eagle
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J: Robyn Donaghue-LeahyT: P J Flynn9-0703Weight 9st 11lbsAge 7
- OR: 76
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 21
Four Flat wins at up to 1m4f, including Leopardstown handicap last season off 78; recent Fairyhouse third over 1m6f encouraging in terms of stamina; don't rule out.
3(18)
Sea Eagle
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J: Danny O'LearyT: Gerard O'Leary/600-0Weight 10st 0lbsAge 6
- OR: 80
- EQ: -
- Days Since Last Run: 33
Both flat wins in 2024 came at Roscommon; generally below best in recent years, never sighted at the Curragh on fast ground latest; wide draw, hard to fancy.