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Galway Races Day 2: Expert Lucky 15 Tips For Today
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The second day of the Galway Races on Tuesday is another mixed offering with action on the Flat and over jumps.
The seven-race card runs from 17:05 until 20:20 at Ballybrit and the feature race is the COLM QUINN BMW Mile Handicap at 18:40, a staple of the Galway Races programme.
Our expert has picked out a day two Galway Lucky15 for consideration.
Lucky 15 Selections Galway — Tuesday, July 29
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17:05 - Emily Love
The big stables are well represented here as Willie Mullins saddles Sysko Vicar Street and La Note Vetre while Gordon Elliott goes with Timeless Party and Emily Love.
Any of the quintet could be the answer but Same Ewing's 130-rated partner Emily Love earns the nod.
After twice finishing second in maidens over hurdles at Fairyhouse and Cork in the spring, she has won four on the spin since over trips in and around two-and-a-half miles.
She is progressing nicely and has plenty experience under her belt already, which can stand her in good stead alongside her proven stamina which bodes well coming here.
5.052m. 110yds. 7 Declared.
COLM QUINN BMW Novice H'dle of €35,000.00 4-y-o plus
- Formscan
- Race Info
- Conditions
1st - €21,000.00 2nd - €7,000.00 3rd - €3,500.00 4th - €1,750.00 5th - €1,050.00 6th - €700.00 Going - National Hunt: Good. Flat: Yielding.. Fine and warm
Formscan By John O'Riordan- A lightly raced mare, who beat a solid yardstick at Roscommon last time, LA NOTE VERTE can follow up. Tailed off on her racecourse debut on heavy ground at Fairyhouse in March 2024, the Willie Mullins-trained five-year-old has remained unbeaten in three subsequent starts. Winning with any amount in hand recently, the daughter of Australia has the potential to improve further provided she settles better on this stiff track. Having landed four of her six outings over flights, Emily Love is a battled hardened mare who won't be easily beat. She deserves maximum respect. Avondale and the unbeaten Timeless Treaty are also of interest.
A novice hurdle for four years old and upwards
Weights - 4-y-o 10st 12lbs 5-y-o and up 11st 2lbs Mares allowed 7lbs
Penalties - Penalties (handicaps excluded) - Winner of a hurdle race 4lb extra Of two hurdle races or of a Listed hurdle race 7lb extra Of a Grade 2 or 3 hurdle race 10lb extra Of a Grade 1 hurdle race 12lb extra
Odds Shortening 
Odds Lengthening | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
8 | 6th | La Note Verte | 13/8  2/1 | 2/1 |
6 | 2nd | Vicar Street | 9/4 3/1 | 3/1 |
2 | 4th | Avondale | 9/2 15/2 | 5/1 |
7 | 3rd | Emily Love | 11/1  6/1 | 11/2 |
5 | 7th | Sysko | 8/1 | |
1 | 5th | Timeless Treaty | 8/1 12/1 | 12/1 |
4 | 1st | Sticktotheplan | 18/1 25/1 | 28/1 |
3 | n.r. | Pour One More | 25/1 | |
| Betting Percentage | 113% | |||
| Each-Way Terms | 2 1/4 | |||
2/1
18:40 - Bear Profit
The feature race on day two, the COLM QUINN BMW Mile Handicap boasts a top prize of €72,000 and, typically, a strong field has been assembled with 14 runners.
David Marnane 's Slieve Binnian is on a roll and not overlooked in haste but Bear Profit could be one that goes close at decent odds for Ger O'Leary.
The Profitable gelding has plenty of experience and scored over 1m1f at Leopardstown in June off a mark of 78.
He has run well in both starts since despite twice operating from career-high marks, initially off 85 when second to Glorious Goodwood-bound Masoun at the Curragh and then off 2lb higher when third back at Leopardstown in a valuable contest earlier this month.
He's 1lb higher still now but Nicola Burns returns in the saddle claiming 7lb and while this trip is shorter than optimal, the stiff nature of the track and the likelihood of a strong pace favour him.
6.401m. 123yds. 14 Declared.
COLM QUINN BMW Mile H'cap of €120,000.00 3-y-o plus
- Formscan
- Race Info
- Conditions
1st - €72,000.00 2nd - €24,000.00 3rd - €12,000.00 4th - €6,000.00 5th - €3,600.00 6th - €2,400.00 Going - National Hunt: Good. Flat: Yielding.. Fine and warm
Formscan By John O'Riordan- Second in this race last year, NORWALK HAVOC can go one place better. Winner of a Listed race at Leopardstown subsequently, the Jessica Harrington-trained four-year-old looks to have been campaigned with a repeat bid in mind. Following a promising reappearance in a Group 3 race last month, the son of Showcasing should be primed for this contest. A prominent racer, he is much more favourably drawn than he was 12 months ago. Slieve Binnian, who has been a revelation for connections in recent weeks, looks a serious threat. The David Marnane-trained gelding quickened up smartly to win a premier handicap at Leopardstown last time. Mississippi River is also worthy of consideration in a competitive renewal.
An extended handicap for three years old and upwards that have run three or more times under any Rules of Racing up to and including 21st July, 2025, at least one of those runs having been on or after 1st June, 2024 and are rated 80 or more (105 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.
Odds Shortening Odds Lengthening | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
119 | 5th | Mississippi River | 4/1 | |
414 | 11th | Coeur D'or | 9/1 5/1 | 6/1 |
61 | 3rd | Orandi | 11/2 15/2 | 13/2 |
712 | 14th | Slieve Binnian | 6/1 8/1 | 13/2 |
147 | 13th | Grey Leader | 13/2 | |
25 | 10th | Norwalk Havoc | 8/1 6/1 | 15/2 |
82 | 1st | Dunum | 15/2 10/1 | 11/1 |
123 | 2nd | Bear Profit | 14/1 10/1 | 11/1 |
38 | 9th | Evening Blossom | 12/1 | |
910 | 8th | Independent Expert | 16/1 | |
104 | 7th | Chazzesmee | 16/1 22/1 | 22/1 |
16 | 4th | Power Under Me | 11/1 25/1 | 25/1 |
1313 | 12th | Monasterboice | 33/1 | |
511 | 6th | Howyoulikethat | 25/1 66/1 | 66/1 |
| Betting Percentage | 129% | |||
| Each-Way Terms | 4 1/5 | |||
19:15 - Raykir
He's no longer the King of Ballybrit but Dermot Weld still knows how to find the target at this meeting and Raykir has a solid claim in the Caulfield Industrial Irish EBF Maiden, with the Rosewell House trainer in the Aga Khan silks.
The Siyouni gelding was third last time out in a mile maiden at Limerick, clear of the remainder and perhaps in a contest where things didn't go entirely to plan for him.
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He's got a wider draw than ideal now but has form in the book that makes him a leading contender under Chris Hayes as Weld looks to win this race for a third time in six years.
7.157f. 14 Declared.
Caulfield Industrial Irish EBF M'dn of €19,000.00 3-y-o plus
- Formscan
- Race Info
- Conditions
1st - €11,400.00 2nd - €3,800.00 3rd - €1,900.00 4th - €950.00 5th - €570.00 6th - €380.00 Going - National Hunt: Good. Flat: Yielding.. Fine and warm
Formscan By John O'Riordan- COLLECTING COIN can get off the mark at the third time of asking. The Jessica Harrington-trained gelding finished third on his racecourse debut at Cork back in April, before going down narrowly at the Curragh the following month. In a race where most of the leading contenders looks relatively exposed, the son of Lope De Vega looks one of few potential improvers. Unlucky in running at Limerick recently, Gran Habano should be competitive. Less than a length behind the selection at the Curragh, there is unlikely to be much between the pair again. Adieu Spirit is a newcomer worth keeping an eye on in the betting market.
For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible
Weights - 3-y-o 9st 8lbs 4-y-o and up 10st 1lbs Fillies allowed 5lbs
Odds Shortening Odds Lengthening | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
55 | 1st | Collecting Coin | 2/1 5/4 | 5/4 |
618 | 4th | Eichan San | 9/1 11/2 | 9/2 |
1010 | 11th | Monkstown | 3/1 9/2 | 11/2 |
28 | 6th | Adieu Spirit | 11/2 8/1 | 7/1 |
812 | 2nd | Gran Habano | 14/1 9/1 | 11/1 |
49 | 7th | Chester Nimitz | 12/1 | |
96 | 3rd | Men Of Honour | 33/1 18/1 | 22/1 |
717 | 10th | Flagstone | 25/1 | |
172 | 5th | Teffian Warrior | 28/1 | |
133 | 13th | Miss Princess | 40/1 | |
114 | 12th | Paperboy | 50/1 | |
314 | 8th | Arklow Lad | 66/1 | |
147 | 14th | Rapid Sequence | 100/1 | |
11 | 9th | Baron Blake | 200/1 | |
1213 | n.r. | Raykir | 4/1 | |
1616 | n.r. | Cash Me | 25/1 | |
1815 | n.r. | Tero D'rosa | 50/1 | |
1511 | n.r. | Skippinandajumpin | 66/1 | |
| Betting Percentage | 126% | |||
| Each-Way Terms | 3 1/5 | |||
20:20 - Convincing
The Caulfield Industrial Handicap over an extended-mile trip rounds off proceedings and Convincing is one that may have a big say on first start for trainer Ciaran Murphy.
The four-year-old only has five runs behind him. He has handled varying conditions underfoot in being placed at Killarney in maiden company either side of a winter layoff and was perhaps unsuited by the drop to 7f on handicap bow at Down Royal in May.
He's rated 67 here but should be well suited back up in trip and retains the scope for plenty of progress at this early stage in his career.
8.201m. 123yds. 18 Declared.
Caulfield Industrial H'cap of €17,000.00 4-y-o plus
- Formscan
- Race Info
- Conditions
1st - €10,200.00 2nd - €3,400.00 3rd - €1,700.00 4th - €850.00 5th - €510.00 6th - €340.00 Going - National Hunt: Good. Flat: Yielding.. Fine and warm
Formscan By John O'Riordan- SPECKLED MEADOW has each-way claims in a wide open affair. Runner-up in this race last year, the Don Browne-trained mare is a previous winner at this track. There was plenty to like about her recent comeback effort at Leopardstown, where she stayed on late into mid-division. Granted normal improvement from that first start since November, the eight-year-old should be competitive. Loingseoir has shaped well enough of late to suggest he still retains plenty of ability at this level. Nicola Burns looks a positive jockey booking on the veteran. Just For One Day would have every chance if behaving herself in stalls and breaking on terms.
An extended handicap for four years old and upwards (70 = 10st)
Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap) A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won.
Odds Shortening Odds Lengthening | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
84 | 12th | Loingseoir | 9/1 5/1 | 5/1 |
1316 | 13th | God Knows | 8/1 6/1 | 6/1 |
12 | 8th | Si Senior | 12/1 7/1 | 7/1 |
129 | 6th | Everylittlestep | 5/1 7/1 | 7/1 |
| 175 | 1st | Castleheath | 5/1 15/2 | 15/2 |
1512 | 9th | Rampage | 5/1 8/1 | 8/1 |
98 | 10th | Speckled Meadow | 25/1 9/1 | 9/1 |
46 | 1st | Heliogabalus | 12/1 | |
1414 | 15th | Lady Arwen | 14/1 | |
1019 | 5th | Convincing | 12/1 18/1 | 18/1 |
191 | 4th | Storm Averted | 25/1 14/1 | 20/1 |
1621 | 16th | Una Matata | 22/1 | |
610 | 18th | Just For One Day | 28/1 | |
215 | 7th | Comfort Line | 20/1 33/1 | 28/1 |
313 | 3rd | Chavajod | 20/1 33/1 | 33/1 |
1818 | 11th | Rockbury Lad | 14/1 33/1 | 33/1 |
711 | 14th | Lexington Dash | 33/1 | |
53 | 17th | Hutton Glen | 25/1 50/1 | 50/1 |
2117 | n.r. | Zabeir | 12/1 | |
117 | n.r. | Darkdeserthighway | 14/1 | |
2020 | n.r. | Sinbad My Dad | 20/1 | |
| Betting Percentage | 135% | |||
| Each-Way Terms | 5 1/5 | |||
