UK Horse Racing Tips: Galway

AMEN KATE was an able bumper performer and should benefit from her recent hurdling debut. By a leading sire and out of a Grade 1-winning mare, the selection isn't the biggest but showed nice ability finishing behind two capable mares at Listowel in September. Holly Brook, a 115,000-pound purchase following her debut point-to-point win, was well held when contesting three bumpers during 2024 and, although she lacks a recent outing, may give the selection most to think about. Rainbow Connection has shown just mild promise.
Prediction : 1st Amen Kate 2nd Holly Brook 3rd Rainbow Connection

Having finished third in the novice handicap at the Cheltenham Festival, O'MOORE PARK displayed plenty of ability during last season's novice chase campaign. The eight-year-old subsequently finished a close-up second at that venue in April and didn't appear to stay an extended 3m4f distance at Sandown 10 days later, so he holds obvious claims in these calmer waters. Oscars Brother is rated 9lb inferior to the selection, but boasts a second-placed reappearance at Listowel last month and isn't taken lightly. Useful staying hurdler Win Some Lose Some makes his seasonal/chase bow, while Good N'Kind is also of interest debuting in this discipline.
Prediction : 1st OMoore Park 2nd Oscars Brother 3rd Win Some Lose Some

LOW STYLE hasn't run in 259 days but ran well on handicap chase debut when last seen and remains nicely treated. His initial hurdling form was useful and he seemed to benefit from stepping up in distance at Navan in February. Barry Connell's charge races from just 2lb higher and could be the one to beat on his return. Vaureal produced a good effort off his current mark in a recent course handicap and will appreciate stepping back up in trip. Dream In The Park made an early error when finishing well held over hurdles here in July, but had previously scored at Limerick last Christmas and likes easy ground. Five-year-old Tell Nobody Nothin isn't ruled out either.
Prediction : 1st Low Style 2nd Vaureal 3rd Dream In The Park

BAL KAUTO is closely related to Kauto Star and has solid claims of achieving a four-timer. The selection's progression has been gradual due to his form dipping after an initial 2023 hat-trick, but the son of Balko has been in excellent form recently. Declan Queally's eight-year-old can cope with an 8lb hike for winning at Kilbeggan and is ridden by his 7lb claimer again. Ballybawn Belter ran well on her seasonal reappearance at Gowran Park earlier this month and should remain competitive, while Buddy One finished sixth in the Galway Plate but has plenty of weight.
Prediction : 1st Bal Kauto 2nd Ballybawn Belter 3rd Buddy One

I'LL SORT THAT proved a smart sort in bumpers with two wins to his name, including when beating Strong Link on very testing ground at Naas in Feburary, and impressed again when making a winning hurdle bow at Listowel last month. The Declan Queally-trained gelding made all to score in fine style and this step up in trip should suit. Point-to-point winner Ma Jacks Hill was placed a couple of times in the bumper sphere and opened his account under Rules in a Gowran maiden hurdle last time. Welonlyhavedone also won between the flags and landed the odds in a modest maiden hurdle here earlier this month.
Prediction : 1st Ill Sort That 2nd Ma Jacks Hill 3rd Welonlyhavedone

HE CAN'T DANCE was purchased for 300,000 pounds after winning a Monksgrange point-to-point last March and showed smart form when making winning bumper/Rules debut at Navan. He was subsequently placed in a Grade 2 at Leopardstown, as well as only fading in the closing stages of the Cheltenham Champion Bumper, and could develop into a useful novice over hurdles. Frankie John also scored between the flags and showed his liking for this track when landing a bumper at the Festival meeting. Moreover, the Denis Hogan-trained gelding has the benefit of a run over hurdles when second at Listowel last month. Doctor Steinberg beat reopposing runner-up Jisco Du Brem in a Ballinrobe bumper in May with ease and is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st He Cant Dance 2nd Frankie John 3rd Doctor Steinberg

THE NAGGER REIDY overcame a lengthy layoff when scoring on soft ground at Listowel last autumn and showed useful placed form earlier this year, including when third in an 18-runner handicap at Naas. It will be interesting to see if the market speaks in his favour following a summer break. Red Glory won at Tipperary in July and advertised his claims further when beating all bar Paul's Dream at Fairyhouse last time. Fierce Handay has shown promise in maidens and should progress following a recent outing at Gowran Park.
Prediction : 1st The Nagger Reidy 2nd Red Glory 3rd Fierce Handay

CHURCHFIELD ANNIE made a pleasing debut when third behind La Cote Fleurie at Tipperary at the start of the month. The penny seemed to just drop as she made headway in the closing stages and, with the benefit of that run, the Emmet Mullins-trained filly may prove difficult to beat. Susie Lenglen shaped well on debut when beating all bar favourite High Notions in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle recently, while How's Ellie represents the champion trainer and market support would be significant for the daughter of Jet Away. Alliteration also makes appeal on pedigree being out of a bumper-winning sister to Irish Grand National hero Niche Market.
Prediction : 1st Churchfield Annie 2nd Susie Lenglen 3rd Hows Ellie