Venomspread3r
Remember When you're Winning you're never as good as you think you are & when you're losing you're never as bad as you think you are! Novice Horse racing tipster that enjoys trying to crack the riddle that is Irish Handicap racing. Always on the Lookout for bigger priced outsiders. No odds on Favourites here.
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04 August 2025
15:16 3:16 Naas
Martinelli
Daily Racing
25 EW
@21.00
Lose
-50
Should Kieran Cotter's 4 year old Gelding MARTINELLI get himself a ride from 1st Reserve spot I'd struggle to write him off completely. This Son of BLUE POINT was only 4½ lengths off the winner & ½ a length of 3rd placed GENUINE ARTICLE who went on to win at the Galway Festival this past week when last seen here at Naas 12 days ago. Jockey Paddy Harnett's 5lb keeps this charge very competitive with jockey arriving in Fine Fettle with a 37.50% win strike rate the past 14 days. Not quite sure why the blinkers are tried I don't think there has been anything wrong with this charges runs except for perhaps being a little high in the handicap but I don't train race horses for a living so I won't question the experts. 5 places at 18/1 is great potential each way value here should this lad nick a spare ride.
14:46 2:46 Naas
Lismacbryan
Daily Racing
25 EW
@29.00
Win
115
If the ground stays as it is at current odds of 28/1 there is enough here for myself to give Peter Cluskey's 4 year old Filly LISMACBRYAN a squeak. This Daughter of KUROSHIO takes a step back up to her winning 6f trip & is now 5lbs lighter with an extra 2lbs being shaved off from Jockey Keithen Kennedy. Trainer has a 66.67% place strike rate the past fortnight. 5 places relatively low drawn I'll toss a coin into the well.
Nordic Passage
Daily Racing
25 EWR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@15.00
Void
0
It's been a long time between drinks since Maurice Ahern's 10 year old Veteran Gelding NORDIC PASSAGE tasted victory which was an all weather victory at Newcastle in 2023 with this old boy still yet to rid his turf maiden tag but this Son of DABIRSIM has been getting closer in his recent runs on the level with a decent showing in deeper company at the Curragh in October (4¾ 5th Yielding/Soft) & certainly didn't disgrace himself 10 days ago at Cork (4¾ 6th Good/firm) coming off a 163 day sabbatical off a mark of 42, This already well weighted charge has another 7lbs shed thanks to Jockey Julian Pietropaolo who drops this lad to 35. 5th places In this landmine of a race but I'm sliding each way with this Veteran to see it he can improve some more, after all they do say "God loves a trier".
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03 August 2025
17:00 5:00 Galway
Sir Jeremy
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTETip made at odds of 21.00 on 03/08 at 11:330.15 deduction for This Farh@6.50 withdrawn at 17:03R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 20.00 x (1-0.15) = 18.00Best Odds Guaranteed SP 23.00 used instead of 18.00 BOG
@23.00
Win
85
22/1 for Ado McGuiness's 3 year old Gelding SIR JEREMY looks worth a small each way especially nice this Son of DECORATED KNIGHT gets a little bit further and a bit more slush in the ground, This charge didn't disgrace himself 6 days ago here at the Festival (7f Yielding) & was keeping on nicely but just couldnt find a clear way through. Dropped 1lb with Jockey Adam Caffrey remaining in the Cockpit & has 28.26% place strike rate the past month with Trainer clocking in a 38.01% place strike rate when quickly turning around his charges. I've seen worse 22/1 shots & should we get a bit of luck in running I don't think hitting the Frame would be a forlorn hope.
16:00 4:00 Galway
Zabriskie Point
Daily Racing
25 EW
@67.00
Lose
-50
Last day of the festival and I'm stepping up to try hit a home run, There will be a lot of interest in Ado McGuiness's GO ATHELETICO & for good reason but I'm going to tentatively vote with his British 4 year old Gelding ZABRISKIE POINT who hasn't started life in the emerald Isle quite as his new employers would have hoped but at gargantuan odds of 66/1 I'm happy to see if this Son of BLUE POINT Can dig into some of the form he shown across the pond running in some big class 2 contests off marks off 89-93 (now 86). Soft ground should be appreciated. First time visor slapped on & top Jockey Shane Foley & has a very respectable 32.79% place strike rate the same past 5 years. Trainer & jockey combo sits at 100% (place strike rate) the past year.
13:50 1:50 Galway
Duleek Street
Daily Racing
25 EW
@29.00
Lose
-50
With juice now settled in the turf I'm happy to take a chance on John McConnell's 7 year old Gelding DULEEK STREET who returns to Hurdles for his Handicap Bow, This Son of ESTIDHKAAR has a decent record in this sphere in his maiden attempts (1 win/2 places from 6) & certainly won't mind the juice that has settled into the turf with his maiden win coming on testing ground at Cartmel last August. Another interesting point is all this charges better form has come off sharper tracks (Downpatrick, Bellewstown, Dundalk) so there is that to possibly make a case for. Jockey Alex Harvey Takes the reins & arrives here in Galway in good form with a 46.15% place strike rate the past fortnight & 25% place strike rate here at Galway the past 5 years. Big current odds with 5 places to aim for. Why not?!
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02 August 2025
17:35 5:35 Galway
Dragon Of Malta
Daily Racing
25 EW
@15.00
Lose
-50
Pat O' Donnell's 8 year old Gelding DRAGON OF MALTA is no stranger around the tight bends of Galway having won this very contest back in 2023 5lbs heavier off a mark of 70 & arrives here on a mark of 65. This Son of DRAGON PULSE is now 11lbs lighter than his last win & whilst Some may argue his best days are behind him his showing at Limerick last out was a step back in the right direction. Jockey Wayne Hassett gets the leg up & is very good value for his 5lb claim & has a 34.38% place strike rate here at Galway the past 5 years. Ground versatile, Looks well treated & with current odds of 14/1 I'm happy enough to side with this charge each way.
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14:37 2:37 Galway
Metamorpheus
Daily Racing
25 EW
@21.00
Lose
-50
Ross O'Sullivan's 6 year old Gelding METAMORPHEUS is sent back into battle just 5 days removed from what should be deemed as a good effort returning back to hurdles here at the Festival on Monday where this Son of MORPHEUS finished 5th. Conditional rider Anna McGuiness is jocked off in favour of the vastly more experienced Danny Mullins. Some may say Mondays contest was no way as deep as this, that is certainly correct but this lad ran rity credit in this contest last year finishing 5th 7lbs heavier. Trainer has a 26.32% place strike rate when quickly (1-7 day break) sending his charges back out to battle. 20/1 for this bottom weighted charge with experience around here looks good enough for moi.
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01 August 2025
19:40 7:40 Galway
William F Browne
Daily Racing
25 EW
@41.00
Win
175
Paul Flynn's 3 year old Gelding WILLIAM F BROWNE will certainly need more than one excuse made for him but current 40/1 odds are enticing enough for me to have a very small each way play. This Son of ARIZONA hasn't shown the early form he did for former trainer Ger Lyons where he as a 2 year old he picked up victories at Naas & Dundalk & placed at Roscommon (off marks of 72 & 78), This lad finds his mark crashing down to 65, has a little bit of experience at a sharp track (Roscommon) on heavy ground & has a good ground win so seems a little bit versatile on that front. This looks the right trip & low drawn in stall #4 can only help. Top pilot in the cockpit (Gary Carroll) who has a 31.91% place strike rate the past month. 1st time cheekpieces, plummeting mark & bit of luck could possibly see us nick a place?
18:00 6:00 Galway
Mars Harper
Daily Racing
25 EW
@17.00
Lose
-50
As it always seems to be the way here at Galway Gordon Elliot arrives here mob handed with many talented charges amongst his ranks, myself however am siding with his 9 year old Gelding MARS HARPER who is very capable but most importantly knows the time of day here at Galway which a good friend of mine & Fellow tipster ( Sean McNamara: Give him a follow he knows his stuff) so rightly calls it "A glorified dog track" the horses are constantly turning so Course experience is vital (in my humble opinion). This Son of SULAMANI drops in class here today which speaks volumes of the battles he's been in recently with his run at this year's Cheltenham very impressive outrunning his 100/1 odds to finish 4th. Stable #1 jockey Jack Kennedy picks this charge over the rest to lead him into battle with jockey currently in fine fettle since returning from injury. 16/1 with 5 places is enough for me.
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31 July 2025
14:45 2:45 Galway
Quar Shamar
Daily Racing
25 EW
@19.00
Lose
-50
A slight drop in class could give & ½ a furlong more could be just what the doctor ordered for Ross O'Sullivan's 5 year old German Gelding QUAR SHAMAR who 'Should/Could' be better now after his run 34 days ago at the Curragh where he was only 3½ furlongs off the winner keeping on after a 258 day sabbatical. Trainer Ross O'Sullivan has a respectable 28.57% win strike rate this past year here at Galway & you would find yourself in profit had you backed blindly each way every time trainer has hired Rider Donagh 'O Connor this past year (26.67% place strike rate). Look if we get a glimmer of the charge that finished just 4 lengths off Paddington in the 2023 Irish 2,000 Guineas then you would be foolish to totally write this German lad off BUT then again it's the Galway Festival so what do I know? Each way at 18/1 with 5 places is enough for me.
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30 July 2025
18:40 6:40 Galway
Zanahiyr
Daily Racing
25 EW
@21.00
Lose
-50
Top trainer Gordon Elliott brings a barrel full of top charges into this Contest & you could make a case for all of them in fairness but I'm going to tentatively side with his 8 year old Gelding ZANAHIYR who was only a length off the winner in this very race last year 4lbs lower however claiming jockey Josh Williamson sheds 7lbs that helps keep this Son of NATHANIEL honest. Young jockey is currently in fine fettle with a 45.45% place strike rate this past month. This charge returns after what looked a prep run on the Flat (at Killarney) in May but I presume that was just to keep this lad ticking over with the Plate here at Galway the real target. 6 places & good double figure odds id be more than happy to hit the frame.
18:05 6:05 Galway
Red Ball Of Fire
Daily Racing
25 EW
@34.00
Lose
-50
Mark McNiff's 8 year old Mare RED BALL OF FIRE has me intrigued & at current 33/1 odds there is enough in the profile for me to have a little skin in the game. This Daughter of CANFORD CLIFFS returns off a 276 day sabbatical but if you look back over her form she's never really embarrassed herself when returning off these big breaks but more importantly is this charges record over sharp tracks with ALL of her better form (3 wins 5 places) coming off them aswell a very good record when running in July (with 2 wins 1 place from 4 runs) Now 2lbs lighter than her last win & with Jockey Alan King shedding another 7lbs Im just finding it hard to dismiss her entirely & ill be honest if she was 12's or even 16's id probably pass over her but these odds are too big for me to ias up.
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29 July 2025
20:20 8:20 Galway
Speckled Meadow
Daily Racing
25 EW
@21.00
Lose
-50
I'm more than happy with the current 20/1 odds I'm offer for Don Browne's 8 year old Mare SPECKLED MEADOW who 'Should' strip fitter for her run at Leopardstown 54 days ago after returning from a 197 day sabbatical. This Daughter of FOOTSTEPSINTHESAND finished 2nd in this contest last year off the same mark & Jockey & has ran well here on her 4 attempts. The ground currently sits at Yielding but with a bit more rain due it shouldn't bother this charge. Jockey Wayne Hassett has a 43.48% place strike rate here the past 5 years and a very impressive 60% place strike rate when riding for this yard the past year. Trainer isn't no slouch either with a decent 42.86% place strike rate the past year. 5 places, good odds with a pipe opener in the tank. I'm in.
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28 July 2025
19:15 7:15 Galway
Fiona Maccoul
Daily Racing
25 EW
@26.00
Lose
-50
Lines have to be drawn and a few excuses made to make a case for Mrs John Harrington's 3 year old Filly FIONA MACCOUL, This Daughter of COULSTY wouldn't have loved the 10f she experienced last time out at Gowran Park, the return back to 7f Certainly looks a positive and if we take her win at Naas In October where she beat the likes of COPACABANA SANDS & SIGH NO MORE who have gone on to win in big contests since then surely this Filly can't be dismissed so easily running off a lowly mark of 73. Top pilot Shane Foley gets the leg up & certainly knows his way round here with a 35.34% place strike rate the past 5 years. Harrington has a 33.77% place strike rate over the sake period with a 32.81% place strike rate with her 2nd time out Handicappers. 25/1 is too big a price for me to ignore.
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17:40 5:40 Galway
Clonbury Bridge
Daily Racing
25 EW
@15.00
Lose
-50
Phillip Dempsey's 9 year old Gelding CLONBURY BRIDGE is a charge you can never fully discount (although I'm sure with that comment I've just nailed him to the floor), This Son of PRESENTING looks on a very workable mark now returning back to Hurdles, This lad knows his way around Galway (which is a huge positive) having won here in 2021 & runner up last year off a mark of 105 (now 104). The big step back in trip (from 3 mile) & return back over hurdles looks a big sign of content from the yard. Trainer has a very impressive 80% place strike rate the past month. Jockey Charlie O'Dwyer sheds 5lbs which can only help. Very competitive contest here but 14/1 odds & 5 places on offer gives me a glimmer of hope.
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26 July 2025
15:58 3:58 Gowran Park
Una Matata
Daily Racing
25 EW
@26.00
Lose
-50
I backed Chris Timmons 4 year old Filly UNA MATATA 17 days ago at Fairyhouse at whopping 50/1 odds where I genuinely thought she did ok & certainly outran her odds in my opinion. This Daughter of MEHMAS gets the extra furlong it looks like she wants & is now 2lbs lighter. We don't get the 50/1 odds but 25/1 still represents good potential each way value on ground she clearly prefers. Id say she isn't a forlorn hope.
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25 July 2025
19:20 7:20 Cork
Blue Wood
Daily Racing
25 EW
@23.00
Lose
-50
Being the stubborn sod that I am I tend to approach these type of handicaps at Cork in a certain way & that being look for something A] Drawn Wide (if the ground is quick) B] something light as a feather & C] something different being tried so with that being said I've landed on Kevin Smith's 9 year old Gelding BLUE WOOD now Im sure he won't have many supporters but I feel like this Son of REQUINTO's last run can have a line put right through it, it was too far. Now prior to last time outs run we've had 7f runs where this charge has been there (or there abouts) 1f out but has been headed so in theory the drop to 6f doesn't look the craziest of ideas & now runs off his last winning mark & what's interesting is this lads only attempt over this trip on fast ground produced a 3rd ¾ finish (off a mark of 56). Jockey Wesley Joyce seems to know how to get a tune from this lad. 6 places, decent odds - I'm in.
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24 July 2025
18:47 6:47 Wexford
Royal Cave
Daily Racing
25 EW
@41.00
Lose
-50
40/1 is way too big a price for me to ignore for Chris Timmons 6 year old Mare ROYAL CAVE who I genuinely believe has THREE valid excuses for her previous runs: 1] The All weather Run at Dundalk can clearly be chalked off. 2] we had a 131 day break to overcome at Kilbeggan & 3] the Yielding/Soft Ground would have done this Daughter of COURT CAVE no favours. Which now brings us to two very good runs a decent 2nd at Kilbeggan over this trip was turn followed by a very good run at Fairyhouse which saw this charge denied at the last when it looked like she would make all. That was off a mark of 92 which she returns to today under the tutelage of Top Pro Jordan Gainford who has a 28.42% place strike rate here the past 5 years. Trainer has a 40% place strike rate the past fortnight. You would like to think that this Mare has a race of this nature in her locker & back down to a competitive mark I think it would be unwise to totally write her off as she returns back to favourable conditions.
18:15 6:15 Wexford
Glaoinn An Airgead
Daily Racing
25 EW
@26.00
Lose
-50
I think at this trip it's worth having a little skin in the game with James Barcoe's 7 year old Gelding GLAOINN AN AIRGEAD who ran a career best 9 days ago at Downpatrick (22f Good) keeping on when finishing 6th so the intrigue has me interested as to wether the step up in trip is what this lad wants. This Son of RAJJ gets another 7lb claimer on top this time in the shape of the talented Harry Sexton who has rattled the frame 3 times this past fortnight (27.27% place strike rate) with trainer hitting a 33.33% place strike rate over the same time frame. I wouldn't be racing down to the bookies & putting the Mortgage on the line but a casual stroll and a few bits of loose change wouldn't hurt & with 25/1 odds on offer - why not.
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23 July 2025
18:10 6:10 Naas
Sunday Sovereign
Daily Racing
25 EW
@34.00
Win
140
Why George Kingston's 8 year old British Gelding SUNDAY SOVEREIGN is currently trading at 33/1 I don't know? I've never claimed to be the sharpest tool in the shed but it just seems very high who didn't disgrace himself 22 days ago when coming off a huge 251 day break at Roscommon. This Son of EQUIANO drops back in trip, a trip he has won over (at the Curragh) 13lbs heavier, This Charge won't mind the Cut in the ground here at Naas (Where it currently sits Yielding/Soft) which is just aswell as he's drawn out wide in Stall #17. The handicapper hikes this lad up 1lb (for finishing 3rd last time out) but Jockey Rory Mulligan brings this already well weighted charge back down another 7lbs. Trainer has a 100% place strike rate here at Naas the past year & 41.67% place strike rate when hiring Jockey to ride his runners this past year. Huge price here with 5 places on offer.
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22 July 2025
19:12 7:12 Ballinrobe
Isthereonemoreinme
Daily Racing
25 EW
@41.00
Lose
-50
Davy Fitzgerald's 6 year old Gelding ISTHEREONEMOREINME is a massive price here currently trading at 40/1 deservedly so this Son of OCOVANGO hasn't shown much in his 2 handicap endeavours so far BUT I thought this charge ran well for a long way 36 days ago at Kilbeggan (24f Good) keeping in touch with the main players before fading 2 from home. This lad now drops 2f aswell as 3lbs & gets another 3lbs from Jockey Gavin Brouder. Trainer has a 40% place strike rate the past month. With 5 places on offer should this lad run similarly than he did for his career best last time out then on the evidence he 'could' be bang there over this shorter trip at big odds.
17:42 5:42 Ballinrobe
Danielle D
Daily Racing
25 EW
@41.00
Lose
-50
Another big priced runner who I also think will benefit from dropping back in Trip is Maike Magnussen's 6 year old Mare DANIELLE D who didn't embarrass herself 36 days ago on handicap debut (at Kilbeggan) when running well but fading 3 from home, you might be thinking 'Ok then surely around the 20-21f mark would be suffice not 17f?' and yes you'd be correct BUT this Daughter of OCOVANGO's best run was a 5th place at Navan (16f keeping on) in April. A big plus is the booking of Jockey Johnny Shinnick who sheds 3lbs adding to the 3lb shaved off from the handicapper. Jockey also has a 40% ojsve strike rate here at Ballinrobe the past year. Cheekpieces are applied today, look at 40/1 this charge is a risky proposition in the fact that we don't know her best trip but it certainly does look like a step back is the way. Very small each way stakes.
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20 July 2025
16:15 4:15 Curragh
Fair Taxes
Daily Racing
25 EW
@10.00
Lose
-50
Ross O'Sullivan's 4 year old Gelding FAIR TAXES gets the vote from me in this competitive affair. This Son of EXCEED AND EXCEL was well & truly above his pay grade 21 days ago here in the Rockingham but this should be more in his remit. A Win at Navan on penultimate at this level helps build a case as does his 3rd at Chester last August (again at this level). The potential bit of cut (Yielding) in the ground 'shouldnt' bother this charge too much as he finished 2nd ¾ over this trip in October. A big plus in my humble opinion is the booking of Jockey Nicola Burns who is very good value for her 7lb claim. Drawn out wide in stall #18 is another plus. Dropping in grade & weight (thanks to Jockey) in happy to take a punt with this lad.
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19 July 2025
14:00 2:00 Curragh
Greek Flower
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTEDead heat 2 horses sharing 1 placeDH
@19.00
Win
7
18/1 is too big a price in my humble opinion for John Feanes 6 year old Mare GREEK FLOWER who finishes runner up in this very race last year 5lbs heavier & has a solid record here at the Curragh with a 41.67% place strike from 12 runs. Jockey Rory Mulligan Takes the reins & sheds 7lbs, Jockey has a 27.59% place strike rate here the past 5 years. Trainer also has a 30.40% place strike here the past 5 years. Ideally I'd like a wider draw but we can't have it all & at the current odds & previous record here I can't/won't fully discount this charge despite running out of the handicap.
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18 July 2025
17:42 5:42 Down Royal
Therussiancomposer
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTETip made at odds of 34.00 on 17/07 at 23:010.10 deduction for Whatswrongnow@9.00 withdrawn at 11:070.00 deduction for Theriverrunsdeep @17.000 withdrawn at 11:070.00 deduction for Lismacbryan @21.000 withdrawn at 11:07R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 33.00 x (1-0.1) = 30.70Best Odds Guaranteed SP 34.00 used instead of 30.70 BOG
@34.00
Win
140
Ciaran Murphy's 3 year old British Gelding THERUSSIANCOMPOSER runs here off bottom weight dropping another 2lbs & is now 9lbs lighter for his penultimate run here in Northern Ireland where he ran a career best 4th over today's trip. Previous experience up this hill certainly helps in my opinion so this Son of SERGEI PROKOFIEV has that to fall back on. Jockey Patrick McGettigan takes the reins & is very good value for his 7lbs. The draw in stall #13 isn't ideal but this charged fared ok from Stall #11 when last seen here, it is what it is but with such a big weight drop (when including Jockeys claim) at this big price of 33/1 this is too much for me to pass up & yes it's very likely to blow up in my face but this lad is dropped back in trip & I'll take my chance S he returns back to the scene of his career best performance feather light.
16:15 4:15 Killarney
Likable Chancer
Daily Racing
25 EW
@34.00
Lose
-50
I was going to leave this card alone (& probably should, When will I ever learn?) but Daniel Towards 11 year old Veteran Gelding LIKABLE CHANCER looks too big a price (currently 33/1) to pass up. This Son of GOLD WELL is still currently sitting 9lbs heavier than his last win BUT has placed 8 times on marks ranging from 81-86 what I should be saying is this charge can certainly be competitive from today's mark returning back to his preferred tall timber & wont mind a bit of cut in the ground. Jockey Daniel King has a 30% place strike rate here at Killarney the past 5 years & 37.50% when riding for this yard the past year. Returning back to Fences is certainly a plus, do I think this old boy will win I'm not totally sure but can he make a nuisance of himself & land some prize money? That I'd feel a little more confident in & with 4 places on offer I'll take a chance.
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17 July 2025
19:10 7:10 Killarney
Meteor Storm
Daily Racing
25 EW
@41.00
Lose
-50
At Current odds of 40/1 I cant let Eugene O'Sullivan's 4 year old British Gelding METEOR STORM pass me by as he makes his handicap Bow. This Son of ZOUZTAR has steadily improved without setting the world on fire with his run at Cork in April a HUGE improvement as he finished 6th (of 15) a whopping 80 ok lengths better off than his penultimate (at Limerick). If we go off that last run then the forecast rain & another sharp track certainly won't do this British lad any harm. The booking of Jockey Sean O'Keefe is a big plus with his 45% place strike rate the past month. Racing off bottom weight here I'm happy to have a very small piece of the pie with 5 places on offer hitting the Frame wouldn't be a forlorn hope especially if he continues to make steady progress. Hidden in plain sight ? Possibly.
18:37 6:37 Killarney
Majestic Jameela
Daily Racing
25 EW
@26.00
Lose
-50
Eric McNamara's newest acquisition 5 year old Mare MAJESTIC JAMEELA looks very intriguing (to me at least) & should she get a run (from first reserve spot) I wouldn't be so quick to write her off. This Daughter of POSTPONED will absolutely love the rain that is seeping into the turf & with all 3 of her wins coming over swamp like conditions, This charges overall record in this sphere is very impressive with a 61.11% place strike rate (from 18 runs) & I'm more than happy to pass over her debut run for her new employers after a 117 day break and with regard to her previous runs over the winter her mark looked too high & now drops 3lbs below her last winning mark. Jockey Paddy O'Brien takes the reins & sheds 7lbs & has a 50% place strike rate here at Killarney the past 5 years and 50% place strike rate when riding for this yard the past year. At current 25/1 I'm happy to give another chance to this proven mudlark now hopefully rust free.
18:02 6:02 Killarney
Vintage Gold
Daily Racing
25 EW
@26.00
Lose
-50
I tipped up JJ Murphy's 6 year old Gelding VINTAGE GOLD 10 days ago for him to not feature from the 3rd Reserve Spot but I can't phathom why this Son of HIGHLAND REEL is currently trading at 25/1 especially when you take the current weather conditions into account. This charge absolutely loves getting his toe in & more importantly loves doing it round these tight bends here at Killarney & now sits just 1lb above his last winning mark (90). Conditional Jockey Eoin Staples who currently has 2 wins this past fortnight sheds a very useful 4lbs. Trainer JJ Murphy knows the time of day & has his yard ticking over nicely currently with a 55.56% place strike rate the past fortnight and a very respectable 56% place strike rate here the past year. As mentioned previously the odds are simply too big for me to ignore.
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16 July 2025
19:20 7:20 Killarney
Saith Seren
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTETip made at odds of 11.00 on 15/07 at 21:280.00 deduction for My Minervina@34.00 withdrawn at 09:010.00 deduction for Amanirenas @34.000 withdrawn at 09:390.15 deduction for Unterberg @6.000 withdrawn at 10:430.00 deduction for Crypto Crash @11.000 withdrawn at 11:070.00 deduction for Relevant Range @17.000 withdrawn at 14:31R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 10.00 x (1-0.15) = 9.50
@9.50
Win
17
Certainly not the price I normally reach for but with the Juice filled turf well embedded in the Killarney Turf with more rain on the way I need to side with a selection that won't mind the slush, Trainer Andrew Lee's 4 year old Filly SAITH SEREN looks one of the few here that looks like she wants the rain & whilst this Daughter of CABLE BAY is yet to taste victory this charge has had some respectable runs in defeat with the highlight a 2nd ½ here (8f Heavy) in October off a mark of 55 (now 51). Jockey Gavin Ryan remains in the plate which Is a big plus as is his 30.19% old s strike rate here the past 5 years. The wide draw isn't ideal BUT Nor is the ground for many of these so I'm happy to look past that. Pray for more rain.
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15 July 2025
18:45 6:45 Killarney
Zuzukel
Daily Racing
25 EW
@15.00
Lose
-50
I feel there is a plot brewing here for Tony Martin's French 5 year old Gelding ZUZUKEL & to my untrained eye she was held back a little when last seen on the turf. This Son of the Mighty FRANKEL was plodding on fair enough through the juice filled turf at Limerick(1f Soft) on penultimate with 2nd,3rd & 4th placed going on to win since. Obviously the fact that Top jockey Colin Keane remains in the plate is a big plus & certainly shows this yards intentions. Trainer has a 46.67% place strike this past month. Back to the turf for handicap debut here with the underfoot sludge from a pedigree point of view should work in his favour. I could be wrong (and quite possibly am) but I think this charge will be let of the leesh a bit sooner (if they even adopt hold up tactics that is) I'm happy to be wrong & at 14/1 currently ill side with this French Lad each way.
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15:48 3:48 Downpatrick
Fireworks
Daily Racing
25 EW
@23.00
Lose
-50
Shark Hanlon's 7 year old French Gelding FIREWORKS has gotten under my skin more than he should have & now I can't shake the fact I think he may have a small each way chance here. This Son of KINGSMAN ran as well as to be expected at Wexford 48 days ago when coming off a mammoth 517 day sabbatical yes he jumped a bit rusty (which was to be expected) but I thought he ran ok & was making a bit of headway 3 from the lollypop before tiring & prior to this there was another run off a break (albeit not as significant) so I'm keen to see how this French Charge fares now (hopefully) rust free. This lad has dropped another 2lbs and gets the services of in form 5lb claimer Shane O'Callaghan who has a very impressive 75% place strike rate this past month. Trainer has a 35.29% place strike rate here in Northern Ireland the past year. Certainly not one to put the mortgage on but the curiosity has me & at 22/1 I'll allow it.
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14 July 2025
18:15 6:15 Killarney
Famed Again
Daily Racing
25 EWR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@12.00
Void
0
Thomas Cooper's 3 year old Filly FAMED AGAIN certainly has the ability in my humble opinion to be involved here on her Handicap Bow, This Daughter of FAR ABOVE would have been entitled to her run at Limerick (7f Good) 23 days ago & if we look at her run at Naas 3 runs ago where she finished 4th 1¼ in very deep class 2 company, this charge was just a head off the now 100 rated COPACABANA SANDS who has gone on to win in listed & class 1 company since, this Filly also had Joseph O'Brien's SIGH NO MORE behind who also went on to win in Class 1 company off Mark of 93. Jockey Ronan Whelan takes the reins & has a 35.29% place strike rate here at Killarney. Trainer Cooper also has a respectable 28.57% record also. The draw in stall #11 isn't ideal but I'm hoping this charges ability to tread water previously with some big sharks hopefully sees him overcome this.
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15:28 3:28 Downpatrick
Demanding Gerry
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTETip made at odds of 17.00 on 13/07 at 22:200.00 deduction for Arch Hall@29.00 withdrawn at 10:030.00 deduction for Sea Of Doubt @12.000 withdrawn at 11:190.20 deduction for Ar Nos Na Gaoithe @5.000 withdrawn at 13:31R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 16.00 x (1-0.2) = 13.80
@13.80
Win
39
Considering she was returning from a 175 day break I thought James Fahey's 6 year old Mare DEMANDING JERRY ran a decent race & was throwing down the gauntlet & was still there round about 17½ furlongs before understandably fading. This Daughter of MASTEROFTHEHORSE drops 2lbs & gets in form Jockey Kevin Sexton (47.37% place strike rate the past month) who also has a decent record here in Northern Ireland with a 42.86% place strike rate the past year. Trainer isn't doing too badly either with a 66.67% place strike rate the past month with his runners. Should this Mare have Shaken off the hoof rust at 16/1 with 4 places I'm more than happy to have a small piece of the pie.
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13 July 2025
16:45 4:45 Sligo
Western Ability
Daily Racing
25 EW
@21.00
Lose
-50
Davy Christie's 6 year old Gelding WESTERN ABILITY looks interesting here on his Handicap bow. This Son of WESTERNER has already shown on penultimate (at Kilbeggan 25f 5th Place) that he has the stamina to plod on over this extended distance but interesting is how his rivals ahead of him that day have fared since with 4th place Uncle pat going on to win & place aswell as winner Native speaker going on to win & hit the frame in much deeper contests, it certainly gives us some fuel for the fire to work with. Last time outs run at Ballinrobe wasn't great which I's probably what's giving us such good odds currently (20/1) But the hike back up in trip seems like the obvious choice. Jockey Ben Harvey takes the reigns & has a moderate record here at Sligo ( 20.83% place strike rate - past 5 years). There is just enough here in the profile to have a little skin in the game.
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16:10 4:10 Sligo
Whatyouwant
Daily Racing
25 EW
@51.00
Lose
-50
50/1 is obviously the correct price for Gerard Kyne's newest acquisition, His 7 year old Mare WHATYOUWANT after all this Daughter of OCOVANGO has been out of sight in her past two runs but we could make a slight case that she was bumped at Gowran & Tipperary was too far (25f) & if we look this charges run here 3 runs ago it doesn't look that bad finishing 5th ½ off the placings (could have gotten closer had she not jumped the last like a bag of hammers) with a big chunk of her rivals that day going on to run well in their next races, this was off a mark of 91 & arrives here on a mark of 85 with Jockey Kieran Callaghan shedding another 5lbs, The jockey booking is one of the stronger points of this big outsider with a very respectable 62.50% place strike rate the past month & 21.43% place strike rate here the past 5 years. It's a big ask here especially given the 233 day break but I'll scrape the piggy bank and place some loose shrapnel on this charge each way.
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12 July 2025
15:35 3:35 Dundalk
Malaysian
Daily Racing
25 EWR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@41.00
Void
0
This is a potential landmine waiting to explode in my face but Declan McGuigan's 7 year old Mare MALAYSIAN has my spider senses tingling YES I know this Mare finished dead last at Leopardstown 2 days ago but this was after a gargantuan 461 day sabbatical & over a trip she wouldn't have enjoyed but to my mind this is a ploy, This Daughter of PRIDE OF DUBAI 'should' relish the return to the all weather surface having all her better form here over this trip & is 9lbs lighter for her win here 5 runs back & in fairness has tended to run some good races here over this trip for her former employers. In-form Jockey Robert Whearty (23.81% win strike rate) sheds 3lbs & also has a respectable record here on the all weather the past 5 years (25.12%). The 2 day break shows the intent of the yard with this charge hitting a 33.33% strike rate when being turned around this quickly previously. Big 40/1 odds here but I need to scratch the itch so I'll enduldge with small each way stakes.
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15:17 3:17 Limerick
Galaxy Wonder
Daily Racing
25 EW
@19.00
Win
64
I like the price here of Andrew McNamara's 3 year old Gelding GALAXY WONDER who's currently trading at 18/1 which is right considering this Son of CAMELOT finished 9th 7 days ago Naas but very often in this game that doesn't tell the whole story with this charge running well from a wide draw & was throwing down a challenge at the 8f marker so the drop in trip looks the right call (but hey what do I know?!?). This lad is dropped another 4lbs & gets the services of Jockey Nicola Burns who is very good value for her 7lb claim & has been in cracking form the past month with a 36.84% she also has a great record here at Limerick the past 5 years (57.14% place strike rate). Trainer McNamara isn't no slouch here either with a respectable 20.93% place strike rate. Drop in trip & big pull at the weights. I'm happy to roll the dice.
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11 July 2025
19:30 7:30 Kilbeggan
Tullybeg
Daily Racing
25 EW
@17.00
Lose
-50
I'm a bit late to the races today but I still think Gordan Elliott's 10 year old Gelding TULLYBEG looks a good price currently trading at 16's which Is Very generous of you factor in his run here last year where he finished 3rd 3½ 7lbs heavier & whilst it's fair to see he lost the map for a little bit after that his run at Perth 33 days ago looked a step back in the right direction even though he unseated 2 from the finish when looking in a good position. Pro jockey Danny Gilligan is back in the saddle jocking off the conditional. If this son of SHOLOKHOV can put in a clear round of jumping I couldn't see why he wouldn't be in the mix of what now looks a very good mark.
19:00 7:00 Kilbeggan
Craic Eile
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@17.00
Win
55
The price has dropped twice (from 18/1) in the past 15 minutes whilst Looking at this race so I best get my skates on & I can see why David Budds 8 year old Gelding CRAIC EILE is garnering market support, Yes he was nowhere to be seen at 31 days ago at Sligo But this was straight off the back of a big 250 day sabbatical but if we concentrate more on this Son of PALAVACINI's runs at Sharper tracks where ALL of his best form lies then I think it would take a brave punter to completely dismiss him. This Charge was keeping on here at Kilbeggan (24f Yielding) 3 runs back on ground he wouldn't have been in love with off a mark of 90 (if including jockeys 2lb claim) he returns back to a sharp track again now 4lbs lighter for that run & is now a whopping 23lbs lighter for his last win. Top pilot booked in the shape of Darragh O'Keefe. 14/1 with 5 places on offer still looks good each value to moi.
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10 July 2025
18:45 6:45 Leopardstown
Comfort Line
Daily Racing
25 EW
@21.00
Lose
-50
Ado McGuiness's 8 year old Gelding COMFORT LINE has been around the block & certainly not getting any younger BUT if everything lines up right he 'shouldnt' overly fear the competition here having run a very good 3rd 1 length here in April (7f Good) off a mark of 77 where he was keeping on Nicely, so why are we getting 20/1 well this Son of ALHEBAYEB is not the most consistent of charges with his past two runs (at Cork & Gowran Park) highlighting that fact although I'd have to say the sharp turns at Cork & the hindrance he endured at Gowran park still keeps me onside. This Grey lad is now 7lbs lighter for his last win on the turf & just 2lbs higher for his Win in this company on the All weather back in March. Drawn in stall #1 certainly helps here at Leopardstown with trusted Jockey Adam Caffrey Retaining the reins. At 20/1 & 5 places on offer I don't think you can dismiss this charge & if it's a going day I for one wouldn't be surprised to see him there or there abouts in the dying embers of this contest.
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09 July 2025
19:30 7:30 Fairyhouse
Una Matata
Daily Racing
25 EW
@51.00
Lose
-50
At 50's I've got to have a punt with Chris Timmons 4 year old Filly UNA MATATA, you may be asking "why on earth? She's finished in the carpark her last four outings" and yes that is very true I can't argue that BUT those runs were all on very testing ground, infact all of this Daughter of MEHMAS's runs have come with juice in the ground apart from one on good ground where this charge won HERE over THIS TRIP on GOOD GROUND! so a return back here on good ground certainly has me intrigued. The draw won't thrill many but this girl won't be gunning for the lead anyways so it doesn't overly bother me. Traimer has a moderate record here of 28.57% Place strike rate (past 5 years). We get another 2lbs shed off her back. The odds are completey correct but this return here on fast ground has me more than happy to toss a coin into the well (& say a prayer)
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07 July 2025
19:43 7:43 Roscommon
Vintage Gold
Daily Racing
25 EWR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@26.00
Void
0
There is a big possibility that JJ Murphy's 6 year old Gelding VINTAGE GOLD doesn't even feature in this staying contest currently sitting in the 2nd reserve spot but should this charge get a run I feel he could make a nuisance of himself stepping back up in trip. This Son of HIGHLAND REEL has equitted himself well over this trip more than once hitting the Frame twice off a mark of 93 & now drops back to his winning mark of 91. Trainer Murphy has some interesting stats with a solid 31.71% place strike rate with his handicappers & 40% place strike rate when changing distances. Fingers crossed he gets a run back on his winning mark at decent 25/1 odds.
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19:13 7:13 Roscommon
Diamond Approach
Daily Racing
25 EWR4Deductions based on standard industry rates given the odds of each withdrawn horse at time of first withdrawal following your betNR
@15.00
Void
0
Mary Doyle's 5 year old Mare DIAMOND APPROACH 'should' be in the equation on the evidence of her run 35 days ago at Listowel (16f Good). This Daughter of DIAMOND BOY tried to make all but faded, Winner PATTY O'FARRELL is among her rivals today this time having to carry the wrath of the Handicapper with an extra 8lbs. Jockey Johnny Shinnick remains in the cockpit & has a 42.86% place strike rate the past month. This charge now drops down in class running off the same mark & at current 14/1 odds certainty wouldn't suprise many should she be there or there abouts running on the same mark at another sharp track.
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05 July 2025
19:30 7:30 Bellewstown
Shing Shilla
Daily Racing
25 EW
@17.00
Lose
-50
Adrian Sexton's 5 year old Mare SHING SHILLA gets a ride here today from First Reserve & looking back at this Daughter of GLENEAGLE's penultimate run at Ballinrobe (22f) where this Mare was bang there for the majority of the contest, only fading 2 out from the finish. Forced paced tactics certainly didn't do that trick last time out over 22f at Tramore so she looks intriguing now dropping down to 20f, Dropped 2lbs & gets a more experienced jockey in the shape of Harry Sexton (4lbs Claimer) who takes the reins for his father. This charge could be ready to go this time with a bit more of a break (was thrust right back into action just 3 days removed last time out) now dropping in trip. 5 places & enough of a price for me to toss a penny into the well & hope.
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18:30 6:30 Bellewstown
Toll Stone
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTETip made at odds of 17.00 on 05/07 at 09:050.00 deduction for Fast Felix@19.00 withdrawn at 11:090.10 deduction for Billie Frechette @8.500 withdrawn at 11:09R4 Adjusted Odds = 1 + 16.00 x (1-0.1) = 15.40
@15.40
Win
47
Should Emmet Mullins' newest yard member, the 5-year-old gelding TOLL STONE be ready to fire first time out, this son of AUSTRALIA must be there or thereabouts. Fitness is a question returning from a 230-day absence, but he has defied a long layoff before - winning at Galway after 123 days off. His last three runs show strong form, including a fine 7th in a Class 1 Premier Handicap at Cheltenham, just half a length behind Fiercely Proud, who won a premier handicap at Ascot next time. He also had Cracking Rhapsody and Teddy Blue behind him, both of whom have run well since.
Donagh Meyler takes the ride - he's in good form and holds a 40% strike rate at Bellewstown over the past year. Mullins also has a 30.77% place strike rate with runners off long layoffs, which adds to confidence.
At 16/1, with five places on offer, there's more than enough in Toll Stone's profile to justify a play - if he’s fit and ready. Given his past form and connections, he looks overpriced and could outrun those odds. A speculative but worthwhile each-way punt in a competitive field.
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04 July 2025
17:00 5:00 Wexford
Early Arrival
Daily Racing
25 EW
@19.00
Lose
-50
James Barcoe's 10 year old Gelding EARLY ARRIVAL is relatively lightly tried over the tall timber well atleast if you measure it against his hurdle experience & 'could' be a danger off his lower Chase mark of 82 & considering this Son of RULE OF LAW hadn't jumped over fences since 2023 AND was returning from a 217 day sabbatical at Tramore 34 days ago the 3rd place looks very good & if you factor in that horses he had in behind him were both pipped in 2nd place since it doesn't paint a bad picture. This drop back in trip shouldn't break this lad out into sweats, he has won twice (& placed 6 times) over 20f (albeit over the smaller obstacles). Jockey Patrick O'Brien gets the leg up & sheds 7lbs & has a 28.57% place strike rate here (past 5 years). Look it's risky BUT should this charge kick on now fresh back over a trip he relishes then he certainly wouldn't be a forlorn hope to atleast hit the frame.
14:40 2:40 Wexford
Special Protector
Daily Racing
25 EW
@29.00
Lose
-50
I may well be seeing things that aren't there (it wouldn't be the first time!!) but im willing to take a small punt on Eoin Doyle's 7 year old Mare SPECIAL PROTECTOR, Now I know this Daughter of THE GURKHA is 0-11 over hurdles but in all honesty this charges run here 37 days ago wasn't awful (finished 7th of 21) considering she was returning from a 250 day break & continues to drop down the weights shedding an extra 2lbs here aswell as getting another 7lbs from today's rider 'Baby Shark' Paddy Hanlon who found himself In the winners enclosure 4 days ago & has a 19.23% place strike rate here the past 5 years. It could be something it could be nothing but at 28/1 I'm happy to ride the potential upward curve.
14:05 2:05 Wexford
Highland Earl
Daily Racing
25 EWNOTENon runners at 10.0 or more so no R4 deduction
@15.00
Win
420
Liam Cusack's 5-year-old gelding HIGHLAND EARL has yet to shed his maiden tag, but he certainly took a step in the right direction 36 days ago at Limerick (19f Good) when looking to throw down a challenge 3 from the lollipop but faded. So the step back in trip on that basis alone looks positive. This son of HIGHLAND REEL drops 1lb and retains the services of jockey Brian Hayes, which is another plus with the rider in decent form currently with a 50% place strike rate the past month. Trainer Cusack also has some interesting stats with a respectable 37.50% here at Wexford the past 5 years. At current 14/1 odds, there is enough here for me to side with this lad in the hopes he takes another progressive step forward.
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