Galway
Tomorrow, August 1, 2025Flat1m6f
Verdict
Verdict
TAIPAN won this race last year and can bounce back after a below-par run at the Curragh. This Songisforyou caught the eye at Roscommon and is a previous course winner, so rates the main threat ahead of Willie Mullins' pair Bunting and Charlus.
Taipan
This Songisforyou
Bunting
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
- 1. This SongisforyouJ: S. CoenT: Emmet Mullins, IrelandF: 321/7310-6
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-12
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictCourse winner who ran well when third of 18 in a Galway handicap last year. Caught the eye when sixth of 11 in listed race at Roscommon (66/1) 31 days ago. Tries first-time tongue strap. 
2. A Dream To ShareJ: W. M. LordanT: John E. & Thomas Kiely, IrelandF: 441- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 43
VerdictHas shown improvement since switching to the Flat, winning a 15f maiden at Leopardstown (1/2) in a field of 13, 43 days ago. Likely to improve further over staying trips.
3. Coconut GroveJ: Miss A. B. O'ConnorT: N. Madden, IrelandF: 1-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 70
VerdictWon on flat debut in France but trailed in 7th of 8 at Worcester (17/2) over hurdles 70 days ago. First run for new trainer.
4. Granite BayJ: R. P. WhelanT: Jarlath P. Fahey, IrelandF: 791141-45- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 83
- Days Since Last Run:
- 23
VerdictWon 3 of 9 career starts but disappointed when fifth of 6 in conditions race at Fairyhouse (11/8) 23 days ago. Type who could bounce back in this contest.
5. Sky CaptainJ: C. D. HayesT: P. Twomey, IrelandF: 1- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
VerdictMade a winning debut in a 12f maiden at Roscommon (3/1) 31 days ago, knuckling down well to wear down the runner-up at the post in a field of 12. Should handle this longer trip and remains open to improvement.- 6. TaipanJ: K. G. KennedyT: Mrs J. Harrington, IrelandF: 2/18070-30
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 9-9
- Gear:
- cheekpieces
- Official Rating:
- 95
- Days Since Last Run:
- 58
VerdictWon this race last year and ran well when third in conditions race at Gowran Park in April. Tenth of 13 in handicap at Curragh (20/1) 58 days ago, performing below par. Returns to scene of last year's success and capable of bouncing back to form. - 7. BuntingJ: D. B. McMonagleT: W. P. Mullins, IrelandF: 1/3-
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 0
- Days Since Last Run:
- 97
VerdictUseful flat performer who has been campaigning over hurdles to a similar level since finishing third of 4 at this distance 444 days ago. Finished last of 10 in handicap hurdle at Sandown (9/2) 97 days ago, travelling well before finding little after being shaken up. 
8. CharlusJ: Seamie HeffernanT: W. P. Mullins, IrelandF: 1/112-0- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 97
- Days Since Last Run:
- 45
VerdictWon 2 of 4 flat starts in France and a hurdle but finished last of 16 in handicap at Ascot (9/2) 45 days ago when racing too freely. First-time hood may help settle better.
9. Colonia VictoriaJ: Ben Martin CoenT: Paul Nolan, IrelandF: 34694654/- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 103
VerdictWon a maiden hurdle at Cork (7/4) 103 days ago useful on the flat in Germany for previous yard 2 years ago.- Unnamed Favourite
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