Analysis & Selections by

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Whether it be "the race of the day" or a small prize round the gaffs, we will attempt to use our knowledge of the formbook to highlight the fancied horses participating each day and their characteristics and requirements. Hopefully this 'second opinion' provides you with a winner or two each day, or even reinforces your own view on a particular may even convince you to back some of those horses which we feel are the "ones to fear", or have decent eachway claims. whichever is the case, we hope the information is of use to you.

SELECTIONS - For each race, we have given you who, in our view, are the likeliest winners; (1er CHOICE), as well as the next best runners (in our view, this can include any horses who could run well at eachway odds). Any runner from our features are shown before each race's analysis.

"GALWAY FESTIVAL" 
Sunday 4th August
¦ 1e. GALWAY ¦¬> 2:30 Treasure Island Beginners Steeple Ch. 2m. 6f. 1st - €15,275 , 2nd - €4,700 , 3rd - €2,350 , 4th - €940 21Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬> Fnan, Gothic Lord, Deckie, Lord Of The Turf, Putsometnby, Mackinus, Amewsing, and Liquor Merchant, appeal the most in the opener. I wasn't impressed with Fnan's attitude yesterday, (pulled up in the handicap chase - didn't seem to be enjoying the experience). I'd pass him over in this easier company with Deckie, (who landed a gamble in a handicap hurdle at this venue last year). Christy Roche's charge makes his debut over fences here, on the back of finishing a good sixth to Lantern Leader at Killarney in a handicap. The form looks pretty solid, (especially with that horse inning earlier in the week) and he is my selection here 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Deckie
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Gothic Lord
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Liquor Merchant, [e/w]

¦ 2e. GALWAY ¦¬> 3:00 Free Voicemail Maiden Hurdle 2m. 1st - €11,040 , 2nd - €2,720 , 3rd - €1,280 , 4th - €800 26Declared 
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¦ (ONE TO JUMP 2003) - are there any horses from "one to jump 2003" our feature which; each season, provides a list of horses to follow during the national hunt season?¦:¬>Wouldn't You Agree. 
¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>Wouldn't You Agree, Gemini Guest, Aberdeenshire, Active Member, Ontos, Better Look Out, and Bridge Hotel, look the best in the second. Two horses appeal here..... Wouldn't You Agree, who scored in great style in Monday's concluding bumper.... and Ontos, who has shown plenty of promise over hurdles, howevr I think he'll come into his own over fences. Despite Charlie Swan's presence on Ontos, I'll be hoping that Wouldn't You Agree, is another One To Jump winner this week. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Wouldn't You Agree, 
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Ontos (GER)
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Aberdeenshire,

¦ 3e. GALWAY ¦¬> 3:35 GPRS H' cap Hurdle 2m. 2f. 1st - €26,000 , 2nd - €8,000 , 3rd - €4,000 , 4th - €1,600 30Declared 
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¦ (ONE TO JUMP 2003) - are there any horses from "one to jump 2003" our feature which; each season, provides a list of horses to follow during the national hunt season?¦:¬>Poc Fada
¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>Pollster, African Waters, Hunters Bar, Aimees Mark, Colonel Bradley, Native Sparkle, Saspys Lad, Teknash, Circus Maximus, Cruiser, Gatso, Ski Jump, Bunts Lleep, Its The Boss, Le Sueur, Poc Fada, and Beyond Borders, all make varying degrees of appeal in the third. A number of previous winners this week turn out again here, including Teknash a 12/1 winner on day two of the meeting. Hunters Bar, [who beat Colonel Brady at Naas], and Aimees Mark, [a winner twice this term, including at Cork last time out], provide stern opposition, however a 10lb penalty may not stop him. Poc Fada, fourth in a amateurs Hdcp hurdle earlier in the week could sneak into the frame. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Teknash (FR). 
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Aimees Mark, 
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Poc Fada, [e/w]

¦ 4e. GALWAY ¦¬> 4:05 Ready To Go Ext. Handicap (Rated 0-75). 6f. 50 yds. 1st - €11,730 , 2nd - €2,890 , 3rd - €1,360 , 4th - €850 17Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>Samawi, Fair Replacement, Count Altanne, In The Gods, Onefortheboys, Princess Button, Sundown, Turn Of Phrase, Foxhollow Lady, and Jimjonpaddal, make most appeal in the fourth race. Samawi, who has finished second on his last three starts [most recently at the Curragh, over 7f, where he finished second to Red Fanfare], is literally "banging of the door". He deserves to win, but he may find Sundown, [who showed improvement when second to Glastonbury at Ballinrobe last time] too strong. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Sundown, 
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Samawi,
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Fair Replacement, [e/w]

¦ 5e. GALWAY ¦¬> 4:35 Vodafone Ferrari H' cap (Premier H' cap ) 7f. 1st - €45,500 , 2nd - €14,000 , 3rd - €7,000 , 4th - €2,800 14Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>Gold Chaser, One Won One, Jacks Estate, Lorli, Social Harmony, Bella Bella, Hadath, and Montpelier Street, are my "preferred" in the fifth. One Won One, a high-class performer on his day, ridden by Phillip Carberry catches the eye. This is a drop in class after his run behind Gateman in a Group 3 event at The Curragh last time, and he must go close... he is the selection. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>One Won One,
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Lorli, 
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Montpelier Street, [e/w]

¦ 6e. GALWAY ¦¬> 5:05 Western Cellular Rated Race 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬> Blue Russian, Niallon, Lake Millstatt, Moondarra, Cera Sifayra, Temptation Island, Camargue, Lady Semillon, Moorhall, Touchy Feelings, Abaco, and Sammagefromtenesse have chances in the penultimate race of the meeting. Abaco is a very interesting contender on his debut for Aidan O'Brien. This former useful handicapper lost his way on the flat and over obstacle. If the Master of Ballydoyle could get a tune out of him he could be interesting. I'll take a chance with him to beat Camargue, who won here earlier in the week.. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Abaco (USA), 
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Camargue,
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Sammagefromtenesse, [e/w] 

¦ 7e. GALWAY ¦¬> 5:35 Vodafone Instant Call Back INH Flat Race 2m. 1st - €10,350 , 2nd - €2,550 , 3rd - €1,200 , 4th - €750 15Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>Bansha Hero, Liscannor Lad, Hobbsford, Niamh's Leader, Ruff Justice, Valerun, Logical Star, and Light Fingers make most appeal in the finale. Frankly this doesn't make a lot of appeal, and I'd play safe with Bansha House, on a hat trick after wins at Navan and Killarney.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Bansha Hero, 
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Hobbsford,
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Niamh's Leader, 

"GALWAY FESTIVAL"
Saturday 3rd August
¦ 1er. GALWAY ¦¬> 2:30 Jockeys Association Beginners Steeple Ch. 2m. 1f. 1st - €11,040 , 2nd - €2,720 , 3rd - €1,280 , 4th - €800 15Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>Kilcash Castle, Theseus, Laurier Roses, Snob Wells, Galway Breeze, Northern Fancy, Twokay all have chances in the opening Novice Chase. Aidan O'Brien's runner, Kilcash Castle, is certain to go off a warm favourite here, particularly after his good 2nd to Albatros (who ran so well behind Ansar earlier in the week at Wexford last time out). Theseus (who finished behind him in 4th that day), Snob Wells (a useful novice hurdler last season) and Laurier Roses (a fair 3rd at Ballinrobe last time out) all should give him plenty to think about here but should not be good enough to defeat him. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Kilcash Castle
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Snob Wells (e/w)
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Theseus

¦ 2e. GALWAY ¦¬> 3:00 Low Low Galway Blazers H' cap Steeple Ch. (Rated 0-116) 2m. 6f. 1st - €12,420 , 2nd - €3,060 , 3rd - €1,440 , 4th - €900 24Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>Monks Error, Hardiman, Irishman, Alexander Fourball, Annaghmore Gale, Scallybuck, Andretti Castle, Ballinarrid, Storm Ten, Sweet Deal, Fnan (GB), Native Performance and Brownie Return all have chances in an open handicap which comes next. This doesn't appear to be the greatest race you'll see over the coming weeks and it might be worth siding with top-weight Hardiman who should have benefited from his run at Kilbeggan 2 weeks ago, his first effort since the end of October. He is preferred to Annaghmore Gale (a consistent horse who has been placed in his last 3 starts), Fnan who will have benefited from his first experience of fences (he finished just in front of Hardiman) and Alexander Fourball (who won his last start last term at Listowel)
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Hardiman
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Annaghmore Gale
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Alexander Fourball

¦ 3e. GALWAY ¦¬> 3:35 Dawn Milk H' cap Hurdle 2m. 5f. 190yds. 1st - €32,500 , 2nd - €10,000 , 3rd - €5,000 , 4th - €2,000 19Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>Discerning Air, Billy Bonnie, Colonel Bradley, Vatirisk, Pollster, Aimees Mark, Rathbawn Prince, Yayo, Bennie's Pride and Texas Ranger all have chances in a competitive-looking handicap hurdle. Mother-to-be Discerning Air makes a quick appearance after routing a field earlier on in the week. Pregnancy clearly agrees with her and I can see her going close here, however, I'll be brave and take a chance that Billy Bonnie can reverse form on previous meetings with the likely favourite. They have met twice in the last 2 months on the flat - on both occasions, Discerning Air has come out on top. Discerning Air's hurdles form isn't as impressive therefore I'm hopeful that Billy Bonnie can capitalise. Yayo is another who ran well earlier in the week - this lightly-raced grey gelding was staying on at the death behind Lantern Leader over 3m. He may be able to sneak a place. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Billy Bonnie
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Discerning Air
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Yayo (e/w)

¦ 4e. GALWAY ¦¬> 4:05 Dawn Hi and Lo European Breeders Fund Maiden (E.B.F.) (2YO) Maiden 1m. 100yds. 1st - €13,975 , 2nd - €4,300 , 3rd - €2,150 , 4th - €860 13Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>The Great Gatsby, Mobane Flyer, Akash and Gaelic Park appear to be the horses to concentrate on in the 4th. In this weak field, it is difficult to oppose Aiden O'Brien's runner The Great Gatsby who finished only 3/4 lengths behind Mejhar on his debut at Tipperary 10 days ago. Akash (who ran well behind Hold That Tiger on his debut at Leopardstown) could go well at each-way odds.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>The Great Gatsby
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Akash (e/w)
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Mobane Flyer

¦ 5e. GALWAY ¦¬> 4:35 European Breeders Fund Premier Nursery, (2-Y-O H'cap) . Ext. Handicap 7f. 1st - €26,000 , 2nd - €8,000 , 3rd - €4,000 , 4th - €1,600 13Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>Feabhas, Mejhar, King's Mountain (USA), Annamoe Boy, Lady's Mantle, Lazer Lass, Top Of Jumbo and Penalty Clause are my preferences in Race 5. Having selected The Great Gatsby in the previous race, naturally, a good performance from him should boost the chances of Mejhar. Only Navan winner Annamoe Boy and Feabhas (a winner earlier in the week at this meeting) represent the only threats. I think he can see off Annamoe Boy, however he may find the improving Feabhas too strong and adversary. She is the selection.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Feabhas
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Mejhar
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Annamoe Boy (e/w)

¦ 6e. GALWAY ¦¬> 5:05 Kerry Spring Ext. Handicap (Rated 0-75) 
2m. 1st - €11,040 , 2nd - €2,720 , 3rd - €1,280 , 4th - €800 20Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>Quadco, Elapour, The Cushman, Dakinie, I'vehadit, The Baltimore Man, Moscow Retreat, Leos Shuil, Woods, Monitor, Load And Lock head the market for the sixth race on the card. It was nice to see Quadco return to something like his best form earlier this week - his win here over 2m on Tuesday was reminiscent of his win in the Aintree Bumper a couple of years back. He is sure to go well here, however, I still believe that there is more to come from Elapour, although I must confess on the face of it he has plenty to do having finished 16 3/4 lengths behind Quadco in that Amateur race earlier this week. I thought he was given too much to do that day and I would hope that given a more positive ride, he was able to improve significantly on that effort...or that's my assumption... Here's hoping!! 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Elapour
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Quadco
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>I'vehadit

¦ 7e. GALWAY ¦¬> 5:35 Kerry Maid Festival I.N.H. Flat Race 2m. 1st - €9,660 , 2nd - €2,380 , 3rd - €1,120 , 4th - €700 30Declared 
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¦ (ONE TO JUMP 2003) - are there any horses from "one to jump 2003" our feature which; each season, provides a list of horses to follow during the national hunt season?¦:¬>King Of The Arctic,
¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>Mind The Square, King Of The Arctic, Royal Alphabet, Always Game, Felix The Great and Paddy's Girl make most appeal in the finale. The market should be the best guide in the last. Whilst you can stick with the proven form of Mind The Square (2nd at Tipperary two weeks ago), or Always Game (a fair 3rd at Navan in a maiden hurdle 3 weeks ago) there are a couple of newcomers which catch the eye. Royal Alphabet (a son of King's Theatre who appears to have a flat pedigree) will no doubt find a race in time. However, Dermot Weld's King Of The Arctic catches the eye. This 4-year-old son of Arctic Lord was a winner between the flags last season and showed plenty of potential in that discipline. He appears to have the potential to develop into a useful novice hurdler in due course - hence his inclusion in this season's One To Jump feature. He is the selection.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>King Of The Arctic
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Mind The Square
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Royal Alphabet

"GALWAY FESTIVAL"
Friday 2nd August
¦ 1er. GALWAY ¦¬> 5:00 Budweiser (Qualified Riders) H' cap Hurdle 2m. 2f. 1st - €10,350 , 2nd - €2,550 , 3rd - €1,200 , 4th - €750 15Declared
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¦ (ONE TO JUMP 2003) - are there any horses from "one to jump 2003" our feature which; each season, provides a list of horses to follow during the national hunt season?¦:¬>Poc Fada
¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>Poc Fada, Wadsworth, Sheer Martina, Penny Farthing, Heart of Armor, Chanoud, Percussion, Hot Bunny, Donodala, Native Lucy, and Springfield Guest. head the market for this 2 ½-mile handicap hurdle. . Wadsworth, [a fair third on his most recent appearance at Uttoxeter behind Pure Brief], Heart of Armor , [sure to come on well for his spin around Kilbeggan behind Cruiser two weeks ago] and Sheer Martina [a close second to Mullahoran at Down Royal on his latest start] all should go well, however I'll be hoping that Poc Fada can get his head in front for the first time. He showed plenty of promise last term ,- his best run was arguably behind Marcus Du Berlais at Tramore in January. This is his fourth racecourse appearance, which may mean he isn't the easiest to train, however I took the view he should improve as he matures - hence his inclusion in ONE TO JUMP 2002 .... and this year's renewal..... he is the selection. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Poc Fada
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Sheer Martina,
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Heart of Armor,

¦ 2e. GALWAY ¦¬> 5:30 Smithwicks (3YO) Maiden. 1m. 4f. 1st - €11,040 , 2nd - €2,720 , 3rd - €1,280 , 4th - €800 10Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬> Sharena, Sadinga, Revue, Eckbeag, Tinquest, Really and Helen Wells, make most appeal in the second. Sharena, [a fair second behind Glandore (beaten ¾-lengths) at Killarney over 1m-3f], and Sadinga, [second on two of her three starts this term, most recently at Cork over 1m-4f, where she was beaten 4lengths behind Ridakiya] look best of these, although a market move for Revue [not beaten very far on his debut over a mile at Leopardstown], could be significant. Sharena is just preferred.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Sharena,
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Revue,
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Sadinga,

¦ 3e. GALWAY ¦¬> 6:00 Tony O'Malley Memorial H' cap Steeple Ch. 2m. 1f. 1st - €23,400 , 2nd - €7,200 , 3rd - €3,600 , 4th - €1,440 10Declared
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬> Sparkey Smith, Dante's Battle, Givenchy De Solzen, Young Whack, Half Barrell, Donadino, and Snow Dragon make most appeal in the third. The ground is softer than several of these prefer which makes it particularly unattractive as a betting opportunity. Our policy is that we provide a winner a race and therefore , with that in mind, I offer Sparky Smith as a token suggestion. He is best on faster ground but can handle softer conditions and didn't run too badly at Tipperary behind Temony in their Galway Plate trial. Snow Dragon who has no problems with regards to the ground, has run well enough of late to worth being my eachway alternative.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Sparkey Smith,
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Snow Dragon, [e/w]
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Givenchy De Solzen (FR),

¦ 4e. GALWAY ¦¬> 6:40 Guinness Extra Stout H' cap 1m. 4f. 1st - €39,000 , 2nd - €12,000 , 3rd - €6,000 , 4th - €2,400 14Declared
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬> Mobasher, Queens Wharf, Millstreet, Last Theatre, Marigold, Media Puzzle, Bubble N Squeak, Aquila Oculus, Moonbi Ridge, and Osprey Ridge, caught the eye in the main race on today's card. Queens Wharf, [the winner of his last three starts most recently at Leopardstown over 1m-6f, where he put 1-½lengths between himself and Slaney Sand], Mobasher, [the winner of his last two starts, most recently at Naas over 1m-3f], Millstreet, [placed in all of his three starts this term, most recently when chasing home Almost Famous at Leopardstown (beaten ¾-lengths)], and Last Theatre, [a good third to Margarula at Leopardstown last time out] look to be the horses to concentrate on. Mobasher, off of only 8-2 makes plenty of appeal, however I'll take a chance with the progressive Millstreet. Bubble N Squeak, [a mudlark, who is on a hatrick having won her last two starts most recently at Tipperary] might nick a place.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Millstreet.
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Mobasher,
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Bubble N Squeak,

¦ 5e. GALWAY ¦¬> 7:15 Harp Lager H' cap (Rated 60-92). 1m. 100yds. 1st - €10,350 , 2nd - €2,550 , 3rd - €1,200 , 4th - €750 16Declared. 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬> National Honour, Oriental Ben, Eurolink Rooster, Gerobies Girl, Hadath, Heemanela, Royal South, Common Venture, Fast And Furious, Proletariat, and The Block Monster appeal in the fifth. Heemanela, and Eurolink Rooster are closely matched on their recent meeting at Bellewstown at the beginning of last month. On that occasion. Heemanela came out on top finishing a length ahead of Eurolink Rooster. Having won this event last year, there are plenty of punters that will stay loyal to Heemanela, however everything is in Eurolink Rooster's favour here, and I'd take him to reverse placings here. National Honour, an unexposed four year old hailing from Dermot Weld's yard should be too far away, whilst topweight Proletariat and The Block Monster can go well at eachway odds..
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Eurolink Rooster, 
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> National Honour, 
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Proletariat, [e/w]

¦ 6e. GALWAY ¦¬> 7:50 Carlsberg (2YO) Maiden. 7f. 1st - €11,730 , 2nd - €2,890 , 3rd - €1,360 , 4th - €850 20Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬> Redante, Adriatic, Perugino's Shadow, Bermaho, Lady Corduff, Perfect Specimen, Royal Fortune, Academy Brief, Burnadebt, Farmuroonei, and Golden Triangle, make limited appeal in this maiden event. Adriatic, a huge disappointment on his debut at Leopardstown, could well improve enough to land t his prize, however as he hails from Dermot Weld's yard, he is likely to go off at a false price. Frankly this is another race I'd swerve, however I'll be hoping that Perugino's Shadow can build on two solid efforts to finally lose his maiden tag.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Perugino's Shadow, 
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Adriatic,
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Farmuroonei, [e/w]

¦ 7e. GALWAY ¦¬> 8:25 Guinness Extra Cold Race 1m. 6f. 1st - €10,350 , 2nd - €2,550 , 3rd - €1,200 , 4th - €750 12Declared
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬> Dibiya, and Beyond The Pole, appear to be the likeliest winners of the last, whilst Pasteur, Akeed, Secret Native and Aine Dubh look best of the eachway alternative. I cant see past Dibiya - pulled up over nine furlongs out on her reappearance behind Vinnie Roe at Leopardstown at the end of May, [she was subsequently found to be lame on the near-hind]. A return to her best form of last term will see her home here. Bellewstown bumper winner Aine Dubh hasn't raced for nearly 260 days, however she could still be an attractive eachway alternative.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Dibiya,
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Beyond The Pole (USA),
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Aine Dubh

"GALWAY FESTIVAL"
Thursday 1st August
¦ 1e. GALWAY ¦¬> 1:50 Guinness Novice Steeple Ch. 2m. 1f. 1st - €13,000 , 2nd - €4,000 , 3rd - €2,000 , 4th - €800 13Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>Ansar, Albatros, Temony, Vanilla Man, Darialann and Doesheknow are the horses I'd concentrate on in the opener on Day Four of the meeting. The race surely centres around Dermot Weld's runner Ansar. A good 6th in last season's Champion Hurdle, Ansar has not been seen out since finishing 4th behind Davenport Millenium at the Punchestown Festival. He would walk this if this were a hurdle race and receives weight from several of the main protagonists. Bar a fall, he should oblige. Albatros (a winner last time at Wexford) may be chief beneficiary should Ansar fail to get round/
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Ansar
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Albatros (FR)
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Vanilla Man

¦ 2e. GALWAY ¦¬> 2:25 Harp Lager Novice Hurdle 2m. 4f. 1st - €12,765 , 2nd - €3,145 , 3rd - €1,480 , 4th - €925 19Declared
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬> Nineteen runners have been declared for Race Two, Of these Jack Owen Jack (the winner of his last 2 starts, most recently at Naas), Heart Midoltian (a winner at Navan in May and a fair 2nd on his next two starts), Colliers Quay (winner at Cork at the end of July) and Kilcrea Shyan (a winner at Naas in June and a good 3rd last time out at Tipperary) and Far From A Problem ( a 5-year-old son of the sire Warcraft making his racecourse debut) are the horses to concentrate on in the 2nd. Difficult to get away from the progressive Jack Owen Jack who is the selection. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Jack Owen Jack
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Kilcrea Shyan (e/w)
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Heart Midoltian

¦ 3e. GALWAY ¦¬> 3:00 St James's Gate H' cap Hurdle 3m. 1st - €15,600 , 2nd - €4,800 , 3rd - €2,400 , 4th - €960 16Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬> Yayo, Lantern Leader, Life's A Flyer, Magic Combination, Message Recu, City Poser, Homestead, Larry Hogan, Clanwilliam Source, Shareef Khan and Romanoski all have chances in the 3rd. I do like the chances of Yayo from Christie Roach's yard although he is unproven at this trip. He was an encouraging 3rd at Navan on his reappearance and is sure to give a good account of himself. That same comment also applies to Message Recu who stayed on strongly to win at Limerick at the beginning of last month, Romanoski, a winner at Limerick in June, may be better than the bare bones of his most recent 6th behind Good On You Polly at Navan and Life's a Flyer ( a winner over this trip at Kilbeggan two weeks ago). Jockey bookings suggest that connections think that the lightly-raced Yayo is likely to go close here. However, I have a sneaky suspicion that both Message Recu and Life's a Flyer may outstay him. I have to go with this thought. The former is just preferred. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Message Recu (FR)
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Life's A Flyer (e/w)
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Yayo

¦ 4e. GALWAY ¦¬> 3:45 GALWAY HURDLE (H' cap - Hurdle) 2m. 1st - €91,175 , 2nd - €30,000 , 3rd - €15,000 , 4th - €6,000 26Declared 
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¦ (ONE TO JUMP 2003) - are there any horses from "one to jump 2003" our feature which; each season, provides a list of horses to follow during the national hunt season?¦:¬>Say Again
¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>A huge field line up for the main hurdle race of the meeting. This appears to be one of the most open renewals of recent years. Moratorium (an easy winner at Punchestown in April heads the market), however Aye Aye Popeye, Timber King, Anxious Moments, Sum Leader, Balapour, Mutakarrim, Patsy Veale, Aleemdar, Clever Consul, Galway Breeze, Say Again, Sharpaten, Touch Of Love, Bob What and Dangerousdanmagru all warrant close inspection. Now that Mutakarrim has found the winning habit over hurdles (he was an easy winner earlier this week) he has to be respected off of only 10st 3lbs, however J. P. McManus's trio Moratorium, Timber King and Anxious Moments do look very strong here.... I wouldn't oppose the favourite. A more interesting bet could be say it again ( a slightly weak finisher who travels well on the bridle, particularly strongly run races)...I wouldn't be surprised to see him scything his was through the field the nick a place at a nice price.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Moratorium (USA)
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Mutakarrim
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Say Again (e/w)

¦ 5e. GALWAY ¦¬> 4:25 Guinness H' cap 1m. 100yds. 1st - €11,040 , 2nd - €2,720 , 3rd - €1,280 , 4th - €800 13Declared
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬> De Laroche, Ilios, Akrabad, Mark The Beginning, Milton Star, Ebika and In Other Words make most appeal in race 5. Difficult to knock the claims of De Laroche (who made all when winning at the Curragh at the end of June) or for that matter, Ilios (the winner of his 2 most recent starts on heavy ground at Navan and on good to firm at Naas). I am keen on the chances of Akrabad. He hasn't raced since last October, however he was 7th - admittedly beaten over 20 lengths - behind Italian Derby 2nd Ballingarry. The market may prove to be the best guide to his chances, however at the very least he warrants each-way consideration. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Akrabad (e/w)
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>De Laroche
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Ilios

¦ 6e. GALWAY ¦¬> 5:00 Smithwicks H' cap 1m. 4f. 1st - €11,040 , 2nd - €2,720 , 3rd - €1,280 , 4th - €800 23Declared
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>Erinella, Careless, Celtic Lore, Dakinie, Lady Of The Chase, Buzz Two, Kate Emily, Tatiana, Three Gents and Touch Of Ebony are my pick of the 23 horses declared to run in the 6th. I like Erinella here. She put up a nice performance when winning at the Curragh on the 13th of last month. She then came out 4 days later at Leopardstown over 1m2f and beat all bar Kilbride King. The step up in trip shouldn't inconvenience her and she should confirm form with Celtic Law (who finished 7 ½ lengths behind her when she won at The Curragh. Jimmy Neville's raider from these shores, Touch Of Ebony could sneak a place. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Erinella
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Touch Of Ebony (e/w)
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Celtic Law

¦ 7e. GALWAY ¦¬> 5:30 Guinness E.B.F. Fillies H' cap 7f. 1st - €16,900 , 2nd - €5,200 , 3rd - €2,600 , 4th - €1,040 17Declared
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬> Cool Cousin, Irish Style, Red Fanfare, She's So Beautiful, Definite Best, Tara's Gift, Yellow Bog Common, Bev Who, Lady Barbara are my idea of the horse to concentrate on in Race 7. Cool Cousin (who ran away with a 6f handicap at The Curragh last Sunday) is certain to be strongly supported here, however the bare form may flatter her (two horses came down inside the final quarter which definitely affected the chances of those who finished behind her). Irish Style ( a winner at Bellewstown at the beginning of July) has previously posted two fair efforts at Naas and appears to still be on the upgrade. She gets my vote. I wouldn't be surprised if She's So Beautiful and Yellow Bog Common didn't also make the frame.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Irish Style 
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>She's So Beautiful
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Yellow Bog Common

¦ 8e. GALWAY ¦¬> 6:05 Guinness Extra Cold (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race 2m. 2f. 1st - €8,970 , 2nd - €2,210 , 3rd - €1,040 , 4th - €650 30Declared
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>The last race on the card is a 2 ¼ mile bumper. Despite there being 30 declarations, only Mount Kimble, Easy Julia, Hanley, McBarker and Azur Tonic made any appeal to me. Mount Kimble (2nd to Max Valley at Bellewstown in July) had previously finished a fair 3rd to Alexander Millenium at Leopardstown in December 2001 and Ballyhampshire Boy at Gowran Park in October 2001. That form is far superior to any of his rivals and he is a confident choice. Hanley (a good 3rd at Wexford 2 weeks ago is my idea of the best each-way option.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Mount Kimble
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Hanley
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Azur Tonic

"GALWAY FESTIVAL"
Wednesday 31st July
¦ 1e. GALWAY ¦¬> 1:50 HP OpenView Hurdle 2m. 1st - €11,385 , 2nd - €2,805 , 3rd - €1,320 , 4th - €825 9Declared 
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¦ (ONE TO JUMP 2003) - are there any horses from "one to jump 2003" our feature which; each season, provides a list of horses to follow during the national hunt season?¦:¬>Anno Jubilo (GER). 
¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>Direct Bearing, Ballykettrail, Macs Valley, Anno Jubilo, and Darialann make most appeal in the opener on "Galway Plate" day. Difficult to know which was to go here... Ballykettrail, [a good fourth of seven runners, behind Galway Breeze at Fairyhouse] and Direct Bearing, [who boasts decent hurdle form from last term] appears to be the horses to concentrate on, however on this soft ground, both of them could "under perform" ... I'd be inclined to take a chance with Charlie Swan's runner Anno Jubilo - one of the earliest recruits to this season's One To Jump feature, who boast some decent form in his native Germany and is in good heart, having won his most recent start at Ballinrobe, a week ago. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Anno Jubilo (GER), [e/w] 
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Ballykettrail, 
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Direct Bearing, 

¦ 2e. GALWAY ¦¬> 2:25 HP Software Acquisition H' cap Hurdle (Rated 0-116). 2m. 4f. 1st - €11,730 , 2nd - €2,890 , 3rd - €1,360 , 4th - €850 23Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>Teknash, Green Magical, Dodger Nash, Hip Pocket, The Irish Raider, Rudi's Pleasure, Torose, Shared Account, Zamnah, King Of Ireland, and Schwartzhalle all have chances in an open handicap hurdle I must profess to liking the likely favourite Teknash here. He goes on the ground and is best suited by strongly run races where he can picked his way through the field. He did this to great effect last time out at Wexford 18 days ago where he quickened past Bill Bishop and First Print to win easily by 3lengths. Dodger Nash, Hip Pocket, and The Irish Raider are consistent sorts that should go well, however I doubt they will have the speed to cope with Teknash if he is on song. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Teknash (FR), 
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Hip Pocket, 
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>The Irish Raider, [e/w]

¦ 3e. GALWAY ¦¬> 3:00 HP Software Publishing Services H' cap (Rated 0-80). 1m. 4f. 1st - €11,040 , 2nd - €2,720 , 3rd - €1,280 , 4th - €800 19Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>Ripple Of Pride, Lowlander, Exile, Treasured Guest, Near Dunleer, Shanesia, Dr Knock, Pollardsfield, Rainbow Realm, Best Wait, and Nazimabad look best of those lining up for race three. Easy Limerick winner Ripple Of Pride, and Lowlander, (who has the size and scope to be a nice jumper), make most appeal here. I'm going to side with Lowlander who ran a great race on day one of the meeting - with hindsight he went ahead plenty soon enough and was caught close home by Avena Sativa. Given amore patience ride he can go one better here. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Lowlander, 
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Ripple Of Pride
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Pollardsfield, [e/w]

¦ 4e. GALWAY ¦¬> 3:40 GALWAY PLATE (Steeple Ch.- H'cap) 2m. 6f. 1st - €91,675 , 2nd - €30,000 , 3rd - €15,000 , 4th - €6,000 25Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>This year's renewal of the Galway plate is far more competitive than last year's "benefit" for Grimes... Torduff Boy, Risk Accessor, Royal Jake, Rockholm Boy, Keeponthesunnyside, Vanilla Man, Fier Goumier, Hill Society, Temony, Bregogue, Wotsitooya, Danaeve, Monty's Pass, and Ghadames, all have chances of sorts. Keeponthesunnyside, Vanilla Man, and Temony are strong front runners who will ensure that this race is a true test of stamina ... and jumping. All of them have been in good form of late however I wouldnt be surprised if they cancelled out each other. (Vanilla Man and Keeponthesunnyside may last the longest). I think the market has it about right as the winner should come from those coming from off of the pace. Rockholm Boy and Torduff Boy, first and second on their most recent starts at Limerick should go well here, as should Risk Accessor, [only a ½-length behind Golden Storm at Cork on his latest start], Royal Jake (who beat Mantles Prince and Danaeve, on his most recent start at Killarney) and Fier Goumier (not seen out since finishing 13lengths behind Torduff Boy at Punchestown in April). In an open affair Risk Accessor gets the vote. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Risk Accessor,
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Rockholm Boy,
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Keeponthesunnyside, [e/w]

¦ 5e. GALWAY ¦¬> 4:25 HP SuperComputing H' cap Handicap (Rated 0-70) 1m. 100yds. 1st - €11,040 , 2nd - €2,720 , 3rd - €1,280 , 4th - €800 22Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>The Third Curate, Dear Catch, Silvertown, Blue Russian, Park Leader, Gallileo Strike, Ladylishandra, Definite Best, Top Star, and Queen For A Day (make most appeal in the fifth race. This doesn't appear to be the greatest of races and therefore any market support for Barney Curley's pair The Third Curate and Cristoforo (currently a reserve) has to be respected here. The Third Curate's lightweight and promising fifth at Killarney over 1m-100yds, where he finished 5th behind the eventual winner Chicanery appeals and he is preferred to the consistent Park Leader,
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>The Third Curate, 
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Park Leader,
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Blue Russian, 

¦ 6e. GALWAY ¦¬> 5:00 HP Imaging and Printing (Qualified Riders) Maiden 1m. 4f. 1st - €10,350 , 2nd - €2,550 , 3rd - €1,200 , 4th - €750 19Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>This isn't a great race, however if the market (and jockey bookings) are anything to go by Musical Stage, Auditor, Glocca Morra, Mountain Star, and Abow are the horses to concentrate on. Musical Stage , a good 3rd of 13 runners, behind Ancestor at the Curragh on his second start will have his supporters, however I do like Auditor , a son of Polish Precedent, who will have come on for his initial start at Leopardstown at the end of June, where he finished 4th of 12 runners, only 4-½lengths the winner behind Musical Fusion. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Auditor,
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Musical Stage,
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Abow 

¦ 7e. GALWAY ¦¬> 5:35 HP Remarketing Services Maiden 1m. 100yds. 1st - €10,005 , 2nd - €2,465 , 3rd - €1,160 , 4th - €725 11Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>The seventh race is even worse. Only Party Airs, Mariyba, and Hasina make any real appeal. Party Airs who finished behind Mariyba on his debut at Fairyhouse has a good chance of reversing that form and is taken to give trainer Dermot Weld another winner at the meeting. If there is to be a surprise then John Oxx's newcomer Seminal is likeliest to provide it ... any market moves will be significant 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬>Party Airs (USA). 
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Mariyba,
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Seminal, [e/w]

¦ 8e. GALWAY ¦¬> 6:05 HP Managed Services H' cap (Rated 0-60) 1m. 100yds. 1st - €10,695 , 2nd - €2,635 , 3rd - €1,240 , 4th - €775 23Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>Malakal, Lucky Three, Camillas Estate, Euro Friendly, La Shalak, Battling Mac, Moorhall, Maggies Mare, Valshemon, and Macintosh Man. make most appeal (if that's the right word) in the last. Wouldnt be surprised if Barney Curley's Malakal is supported here, however I wouldnt have him on his recent jumps form. Lucky Three a winner at Killarney twelve days ago over 1m-100yds looks safer and is the selection. For the more game of you, a little bit on Feelin` Looser - 6th of 13 runners, only 5lengths behind Lucky Three in that Killarney race, could prove interesting if he gets into the race (he is currently a reserve). 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Lucky Three,
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Feelin` Looser, [e/w]
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Euro Friendly,

"GALWAY FESTIVAL"
Tuesday 30th July
¦ 1e. GALWAY ¦¬> 5.00 Albatros Feeds (5YO) Maiden Hurdle 2m. 1st - €8,970 , 2nd - €2,210 , 3rd - €1,040 , 4th - €650 30Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬> Mutakarrim , Missatrick, Tipp Top, Pharviva, Aunt Elsie., Regello, Andy Higgins, Alexander Lynbages, Larkhill Jo,1 Donn Or and Boardwalk all have chances (of sorts) in the opener on day to of the meeting. Missatrick should go well here having run away with a Kilbeggan bumper last time out, however Mutakarrim , appeal more, especially if he can translate his decent flat form over these obstacle - his recent 9th to Ulundi at Royal Ascot would be more than good enough if he can handle the prevailing conditions and he gets my vote.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Mutakarrim ,
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Missatrick,
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Alexander Lynbages, [e/w]

¦ 2e. GALWAY ¦¬> 5:35 Albatros Plant Nutrition Steeple Ch. 2m. 6f. 1st - €16,900 , 2nd - €5,200 , 3rd - €2,600 , 4th - €1,040 14Declared . 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬> Barrow Drive, Folliday (FR), Aye Surely, Glacial Sygnet, Valley Erne, The Hen Hut, Putsometnby, Cloone Bridge and Blitzy Boy make most appeal in race two. Barrow Drive, [who made virtually all the running when winning last time out at Kilbeggan, beating amongst others Putsometnby, who reopposes here], makes plenty of appeal here. His current form is by far the most consistent of these and he appears most likely to run his race [granted a clear round]. Glacial Sygnet, The Hen Hut, and Putsometnby, look to be his main threats
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Barrow Drive,
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Glacial Sygnet,
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Putsometnby, [e/w]

¦ 3e. GALWAY ¦¬> 6:10 McDonogh Feeds E.B.F. Fillies (2YO) Maiden 7f. 1st - €13,975 , 2nd - €4,300 , 3rd - €2,150 , 4th - €860 13Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬> In The Limelight, [an unraced daughter of Sadlers Wells, trained by Aiden O'Brien], Anna Frid, [an unraced daughter of Big Shuffle, trained by Dermot Weld], Canouan. [another unraced daughter of Sadlers Wells, trained by John Oxx], and Feabhas,. [placed in her three starts ], look best of the thirteen declared for race three. Preference is for Anna Frid, howevr the market will definitely be the best guide here.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Anna Frid (GER),
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Canouan.
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> In The Limelight,

¦ 4e. GALWAY ¦¬> 6:50 McDonogh European Breeders Fund H' cap (Listed) 1m. 100yds. 1st - €78,650 , 2nd - €26,000 , 3rd - €13,000 , 4th - €5,200 23Declared
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬> Masani, Gateman, Laoch Na Mara (USA), Masnada, One More Round (USA), Desert Trail, Maumee, Aquila Oculus, Vinthea, Wild Floridian, Bouncing Bowdler, Montpelier Street, and Sandford Park, all have claims in this open mile handicap.. Masani, Masnada, and Maumee, who clashed at Leopardstown ten days ago, reoppose here. On that occasion, Masnada came out on top, finishing ½-length in front of Masani, with Maumee another 2 ½- lengths back in third. They are closely match again here, at slightly revised weights and I wouldn't be surprised if Masani came out on top here. He is the selection, however apart from Masnada, don't be too surprised if topweight Gateman (who stuck on bravely, to beat One Won One and D'Anjou over 7f at the Curragh last time out) and Laoch Na Mara (USA), (who has conditions to suit here, and should be better suited to this trip , rather than the 1 ½miles he tried last time out), don't also give him plenty to think about
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Masani,
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Gateman, [e/w]
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Masnada,

¦ 5e. GALWAY ¦¬> 7:25 McDonogh .D.I.Y. Ext. Handicap (Rated 0-75) 7f. 1st - €10,350 , 2nd - €2,550 , 3rd - €1,200 , 4th - €750 21Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬> Rachael's Delight, Ceann Amhain Eile, San Marco,. Emperor Naheem, Fast And Furious, Any News, Nutwood, Zeno, and Sri make most appeal in race five. Rachael's Delight, who has been in good form of late, [most recently when finishing a good second to Quick Date at Killarney] and should go well here, however preference is for Ceann Amhain Eile, very unlucky in running last time out when getting stopped in his when finishing fourth to Detach at Leopardstown.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Ceann Amhain Eile
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Rachael's Delight,
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> San Marco,. [e/w]

¦ 6e. GALWAY ¦¬> 8:00 McDonogh Style Concepts (3YO) Maiden 7f. 1st - €11,385 , 2nd - €2,805 , 3rd - €1,320 , 4th - €825 13Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬> Perfect Touch (USA), Blatant, Sonorous, Sassania., Ulysees, Flurry Knox, Little Ciara, Well Heeled, and Bahrain Pearl. Perfect Touch, a good second on his racecourse debut at Naas is probably the safer option here, however a market move for John Oxx's newcomer Blatant may prove to be significant
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Perfect Touch (USA),.
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Blatant,
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Sonorous,

¦ 7e. GALWAY ¦¬> 8:35 McDonogh Builders Trade Centre Ext. Handicap (Rated 0-80). 2m. 1st - €11,040 , 2nd - €2,720 , 3rd - €1,280 , 4th - €800 19Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬> Sage Dancer (USA), White Queen, Blue Away, Miss Lauren Dee, Discerning Air, Astronomer, Dutsdale Dancer, Berkeley Bay, Angiolini (USA), and Le Sueur. Make most appeal in the last. If the "Dermot Weld" factor kicks in here, then Sage Dancer beaten ¾-length by Jack Owen Jack at naas in early July will have plenty of support here. Personally I like Discerning Air, the winner of two of his last three starts, who was a fair third to Miss Rafutai over 2m-1f at Killarney on his latest start. Angiolini (USA), a fair third at Wexfoird on his latest start could go well at eachway odds.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Discerning Air,
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Sage Dancer (USA),
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Angiolini (USA), [e/w]

"GALWAY FESTIVAL"
Monday 29th July
¦ 1er. GALWAY ¦¬> 5:00 G.P.T. Sligo (4-y-o) Maiden Hurdle 2m. 1st - €8,970 , 2nd - €2,210 , 3rd - €1,040 , 4th - €650 30Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬>Harry The Ear, Puck Out, Naahil, Nonchalant, Don't You Dare., Elemental, Mind Over Matter, Patrizio, AND Plant A Smacker appear to have the best claims in the opener to the Galway Festival Meeting. I like the chances of Harry The Ear, [who won a 1m-4f Hcap at Limerick on his latest start], and Puck Out [ the winner of his only start, a Ballinrobe Bumper, in June, However preference is for Naahil, who has a tall home reputation, however hasn't as yet translated that to obstacles .... that said the "Dermot Weld" factor here is a huge positive .... lets hope so anyway. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Naahil,
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Harry The Ear, 
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Puck Out, 

¦ 2e. GALWAY ¦¬> 5:35 G.P.T. Dublin H' cap Hurdle (Rated 0-123). 2m. 1st - €13,000 , 2nd - €4,000 , 3rd - €2,000 , 4th - €800 17Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬> Wimbledon, Born Flyer, Aye Aye Popeye, Fair And Lively, Artane Boys, Victor Boy, Some Buzz, Mrs Fairplay and Wadsworth all have chances in the second. Dermot Weld has another decent chance of landing the prize here with Wimbledon, who ran a satisfactory prep race for this prize, when finishing 3rd of 12 runners, behind Miss Odlum at Leopardstown last time out. I like Artane Boys and Aye Aye Popeye here. Artane Boys, who won a Bellewstown "bumper" two runs ago, before getting stuck in the mud at Kilbeggan last time out, makes most appeal ... on decent ground he has a solid eachway claim and is the selection 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Artane Boys, (e/w)
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Aye Aye Popeye,
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Wimbledon,

¦ 3e. GALWAY ¦¬> 6:10 G.P.T. Access Equipment EBF (2-Y-O) (colts & geldings) Maiden. 7f. 1st - €13,975 , 2nd - €4,300 , 3rd - €2,150 , 4th - €860 15Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬> Faadhil, One Nice Cat, Benicio, Abunawwas, Adalar, Bermaho, Black Santy, and Twogoodreasons. appeal most in the third. One Nice Cat, has been slightly disappointing so far for Aiden O'Brien, however in his defence he has twice run on fairly soft ground, which, may not have suited. He is preferred to the admirably consistent Benicio, [placed in each of his four starts], and Adalar from john Oxx's yard, who will come on for this experience
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> One Nice Cat (USA).
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Benicio.
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Adalar, (e/w)

¦ 4e. GALWAY ¦¬> 6:50 G.P.T. Galway (Qualified Riders) H' cap [Rated 0-90]. 2m. 1st - €42,650 , 2nd - €13,000 , 3rd - €6,500 , 4th - €2,600 30Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬> Direct Bearing, Carlesimo, Rathbawn Prince, The Baltimore Man, Elapour, Carolina, Sophronia, Madonna Fan. High Prospect, Vatirisk, Hat Or Halo, Ostjessy, Bob What and Birth Rite, head the market for this thirty runner stampede. Direct Bearing, who landed the Ladies Irish Derby at the Curragh on his latest start, should go well here. He is preferred to Birth Rite, [who has been in good form over hurdles of late] and Elapour, [who is bred to be useful, though hasn't yet translated that top the track]. John Oxx's runner could be sneak a place at a nice price. 
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Direct Bearing, 
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Birth Rite
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Elapour, [e/w]

¦ 5e. GALWAY ¦¬> 7:25 G.P.T. Van & Truck Rentals (3 Y O) Handicap (Rated 0-85). 1m. 4f. 1st - €9,660 , 2nd - €2,380 , 3rd - €1,120 , 4th - €700 18Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬> Twilight Breeze, Lowlander, Caishill, Rare Presence, Reve De Rose, and Newtown Dancer make most appeal in race five. This hopefully will go to Lowlander, the winner of a 1m-4f 68 yds Hcap at Down Royal on his latest start 37 days ago. Assuming he can translate that form to this faster surface, he will take plenty of beating here. Twilight Breeze from the in-form Jim Bolger stable looks to be the main danger.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Lowlander, 
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬>Twilight Breeze
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> Reve De Rose, [e/w]

¦ 6e. GALWAY ¦¬> 8:00 G.P.T. Cork Handicap (Rated 0-70). 1m. 100yds. 1st - €9,660 , 2nd - €2,380 , 3rd - €1,120 , 4th - €700 23Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬> Twenty three runners are declared for the penultimate race on day one of the meeting. Modern Goddess, Miss Moore, Neckar Valley, Langkawi Bay, Newcorr and Teach A Cheili, make most appeal. Modern Goddess isn't that good, however this is a very poor race and her 5th of 15 runners, behind Khaisara over 7f at Limerick at the beginning of May is more than good enough to give her a great chance here.... she is the "percentage call" .. Jim Bolger's Teach A Cheili, [a good eachway bet in my view], Newcorr and Miss Moore, are the horses to fear.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Modern Goddess (USA).
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Teach A Cheili, [e/w]
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬>Miss Moore

¦ 7e. GALWAY ¦¬> 8:35 G.P.T. Waterford I.N.H. Flat Race 2m. 1st - €8,970 , 2nd - €2,210 , 3rd - €1,040 , 4th - €650 30Declared 
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¦ .a.n. .r.̣.c.a.s. ¦:¬> Wouldn't You Agree, Laurel View, Paddys Girl, Slaney Fox, Colbinstown Pearl, Attack, Pagan Streams, The Dag, Gortinard, Hellofafella, and Knackering Wood, .are the horses that appeal in the last. I wouldnt be surprised if this was fought out between Wouldn't You Agree, [2nd of 13 runners, behind Hunters Bar in a Naas "bumper" over 2m-3f, almost a year ago] and Laurel View, [3rd of 22 runners, behind Alpha Rhythm at Naas five days ago. The market will be the best guide however i'll be hoping that Wouldn't You Agree, proves to be the strongest here.
¦ 1er. CHOICE¹ ¦:¬> Wouldn't You Agree,
¦ 2nd Choice² ¦:¬> Laurel View,
¦ 3rd Choice³ ¦:¬> The Dag, [e/w]

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