6:35 Galway Tips

Thread Of Gold is an unexposed stayer with a steep upward developmental curve who looks highly primed to land this premier prize from a cozy low draw.

Won last month at the Curragh and Johnny Murtagh had his horses in good form since Ascot. Two wins and two seconds in five and I am backing Fixation lands this Guinness Handicap.

Kingstonian could improve for first time cheekpieces he won a maiden at Tramore last year and has run respectably in two strong handicaps this year.

Mr Vettori - the progressive profile and strong race shape make him the one to side with in a deep Galway Premier Handicap, and he looks capable of outrunning his mark if things fall right.

Representing Aidan O'Brien, Port of Spain carries a lightweight 9st 5lb. Building on his solid back form, he offers real each-way value.

Has winning form here and stable finally had a winner this season here on Thursday. 1lb below last winning mark and was a good 2nd in the Cork Derby LTO.

This Songisforyou has won 3 of his 18 starts and looks interesting here following signs of a revival when runner-up at the Curragh last month. He was placed at this meeting last year and in 2023. Off just 3 lbs higher than last time, he looks like a good each-way bet with five places on offer.

Touch The Moon is proven from 1m to 2m and has placed three times at 1m4f and he also stays this trip well. Soft ground suits his profile, and his current mark is fair today. He ran to form when fourth at The Curragh and only needs a small improvement to hit the winners' podium, IMHO.

Navy Waters looks a solid contender in the 6.35 at Goodwood. He arrives in good form after a series of consistent performances, stays the trip well, and still has scope for improvement. With a strong pace likely to suit his running style, he has every chance of finishing powerfully and landing today's prize.

​Adrian McGuinness's five-year-old gelding (by Sea The Stars) looks like a lively contender in the feature 1m 4f Guinness Handicap. He comes into this off the back of a storming runner-up effort over 2m at Killarney 17 days ago, demonstrating plenty of stamina and tenacity. ​While he drops back slightly in trip to 1m 4f today, his stamina profile will stand him in great stead as they turn for home up Galway's gruelling uphill finish. Partnered once again by Adam Caffrey, his proven ability to sit handy off the pace and handle soft/yielding turf makes him an enticing each-way player at around 28/1

This might just be lunacy but im drawn to the Joseph O'Brien runner Dawn Rising which yet again looked like it was out sightseeing at the Curragh before moving through sweetly before getting squeezed up ?..may have got somewhere,yes this is a two mile plus horse so why do they keep it at this distance!! and it keeps catching the eye! if its a no-show today get on one of the backend long distance races i say

The veteran is in excellent shape for trainer M K Flannery, with three handicap wins this season and a solid recent 3rd place at Killarney, showcasing his ability to remain competitive. He is a promising each-way candidate at 28/1.