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Galway

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Kenny Galway Peugeot Handicap Hurdle
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Jumps race · low hurdles · weighted to be fair About 3 miles Ideal conditions 23 runners £10500 prize
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TrackLab's Top Pick
20
Strong chance
Super Value at 41/10
All Runners — sorted by TrackLab Score
20+ Strong pick 12-19 Solid chance 6-11 In the mix Below 6 Outsider How scores work
D. Meyler · E. Mullins · 7yo · 10st 5lb · OR 99
Headgear Form
20
Super Value
Wearing cheekpieces Won 0 of last 5
TrackLab Insight
Second in the market at 6.0 despite never winning from six career races, with only two placed finishes to his name. His third place at Sligo 21 days ago is his most recent form, but the zero-win record and poor record elsewhere (9th and 10th recently) make the market odds a poor reflection of reality.
2nd in the market (6.0)
M. O McGill(5) · N. C Kelly · 6yo · 11st 9lb · OR 117
Headgear Form
12
Wearing cheekpieces Won 1 of last 5 Raced here before
TrackLab Insight
Among the market fancies at 9.5, but his recent form is alarming: three consecutive defeats across 35 days, beaten heavily at Cartmel and struggling at Listowel and Punchestown. A 20% win rate doesn't count for much when form has deserted him so visibly.
Among the fancied runners (9.5)
P. Townend · W. P Mullins · 5yo · 11st 7lb · OR 115
Form
11.0
Won 0 of last 5
TrackLab Insight
Market favourite at 4.0 despite never winning from four races, but the jockey-trainer partnership (Paul Townend and W P Mullins) boasts a 36% win rate together. His second place at Wexford 30 days ago suggests he's competitive enough, though the lack of a breakthrough is a question mark.
Market favourite (4.0)
D. Mullins · W. P Mullins · 8yo · 10st 8lb · OR 102
Form
10
Good Value
Won 0 of last 5
TrackLab Insight
Still winless after eight career races despite being trained by W P Mullins with Danny Mullins in the saddle—a partnership that boasts 96 wins from 628 races. His fourth place at Downpatrick 19 days ago shows promise, but the zero-win record is a glaring concern at this level.
Relatively inexperienced (8 career races)
M. D L Queally · D. Queally · 10yo · 11st 8lb · OR 116
Headgear Form
8.0
Wearing visor Won 3 of last 5
TrackLab Insight
The form horse in the field—three consecutive wins or placings including victory at Roscommon just 27 days ago—and he wins roughly 1 in every 3 races. At 10 years old he's defying age, but that recent 13th at Roscommon 55 days ago shows he's capable of crashing.
3 straight top-3 finishes
Trainer Quotes
Feb 2025
"John Kirwan was very happy with him in his work this week. I'll ride him in the Hunters' Chase all being well and he's in good order and fresher than he was when fourth two years ago. He beat Con's Roc in a point last time, and with Ryehill winning the Naas hunter chase two weeks ago, the division looks wide open. I'm sure Its On The Line will bring his A-game to Cheltenham, but we beat him at Ballindesk in 2023. 20-2-25"
19 Sallap
M. Kenneally(5) · S. Curling · 6yo · 10st 6lb · OR 100
Form Ground
6.8
Won 3 of last 5 Loves this ground (33% win rate)
TrackLab Insight
In-form horse with two consecutive wins at Limerick and Clonmel (31 and 58 days ago) and a 23% win rate from 13 races, making her among the few carrying genuine momentum. However, she's never raced at Galway and the recent wins came on ground conditions that may not translate to normal turf.
3 straight top-3 finishes
K. Donoghue · G. Cromwell · 6yo · 11st 7lb · OR 115
Headgear Form
6.4
Wearing hood Won 0 of last 5 Won here 1 time Has won on this ground
TrackLab Insight
The only course winner in the field—unbeaten at Galway on a single attempt—which gives him genuine advantage in this 23-runner field. Recent form shows fourth at Wexford but two unfinished races either side; he needs to bounce back sharply.
Only course winner (1 from 1 here)
S. Torrens · E. Christopher McCarthy · 5yo · 11st 5lb · OR 113
Freshness Form
6.4
Fresh (64 days off) Won 0 of last 5 Loves this ground (25% win rate)
TrackLab Insight
Only one win from 11 races and hasn't run for 64 days despite appearing in the data as active, creating uncertainty about true fitness. His recent fifth at Killarney shows some form, but the long absence and weak win rate make this a speculative choice.
Mid-range in the market (21.0)
G. B Noonan · E. Christopher McCarthy · 5yo · 11st 10lb · OR 118
Freshness Form
4.9
Quick turnaround Won 1 of last 5 Raced here before
TrackLab Insight
Runs again just one day after finishing fifth at Galway—a punishing schedule for a 5-year-old with only one win from eight races. The recent second-place finish suggests he's competitive, but the tight turnaround and modest win rate are real concerns.
Runs again after just 1 days
S. Coen(5) · A. Slattery · 7yo · 11st 12lb · OR 120
Form Track
4.2
Won 1 of last 5 Raced here before Has won on this ground
TrackLab Insight
Level with Stormbreaker on the ratings but hasn't won in 125 days, most recently finishing fourth at Ballinrobe. His form shows inconsistency on this track type, with a poor record on undulating right-hand layouts that count against him at Galway.
One of the more successful in the field (5 career wins)
T. O'Connor(7) · M. Fahey · 5yo · 11st 9lb · OR 117
Form
4.2
Won 2 of last 5
TrackLab Insight
The standout on pure numbers—wins roughly 1 in every 2.5 races from just five career starts—but he hasn't raced in 49 days and his last outing was a distant seventh at Downpatrick. The statistics are compelling but recent form offers no evidence to back them up.
Best career win rate in field (1 in 2)
K. Healy(7) · A. McNamara · 6yo · 11st 7lb · OR 115
Freshness Form
4.2
Quick turnaround Won 1 of last 5 Raced here before Loves this ground (33% win rate)
TrackLab Insight
Best record on normal ground (2 from 6, 33%) and runs just two days after finishing eighth here, but the short turnaround and poor recent result at the same track raise questions. Has won 3 of 13 races (23% win rate) but this is his first outing with new jockey Kevin Healy.
Best record on this ground (2 from 6) Runs again after just 2 days
15 Mento
J. Williamson(5) · T. Cooper · 4yo · 10st 9lb · OR 109
Freshness Form
4.2
Quick turnaround Won 1 of last 5 Raced here before
TrackLab Insight
A promising 4-year-old who wins 1 in every 4 races and broke through at Kilbeggan 63 days ago, but he's only had four career races and ran poorly (sixth) at Galway just six days ago. Youth and one breakthrough win are outweighed by the short form cycle and recent poor showing.
Runs again after just 6 days
18 Adaliz
D. O'Keeffe · H. De Bromhead · 6yo · 10st 6lb · OR 100
Headgear Form
4.2
Wearing blinkers Won 1 of last 5 Loves this ground (33% win rate)
TrackLab Insight
Wins roughly 1 in every 5 races (20% from 10 attempts) and trained by Henry De Bromhead, but recent form is dire: 10th at Downpatrick and 9th at Punchestown in her last two outings. Only one win on good ground limits her options on normal turf at Galway.
Outsider at 21.0
C. Rabbitt(3) · J. Bedi · 8yo · 11st 9lb · OR 117
Headgear Form
1.6
Wearing cheekpieces Won 0 of last 5
TrackLab Insight
Among the editorial top contenders at 19.0, she secured a breakthrough win at Hexham 50 days ago after 21 previous attempts. However, only one win from 22 races and zero wins on soft or heavy ground make her a risky choice on normal turf at Galway.
Among the more experienced (22 career races)
J. Halford(7) · G. Elliott · 7yo · 10st 13lb · OR 107
Headgear Freshness
1.6
Wearing cheekpieces Fresh (110 days off) Won 0 of last 5
TrackLab Insight
Only one win from eight races and hasn't raced in 110 days—a lengthy absence—facing new ground conditions at Galway after never running on normal turf. Her single victory came at Punchestown in January, but recent form at Clonmel, Leopardstown, and Punchestown offers little encouragement.
Never raced on normal ground
D. Meyler · R. P Cody · 10yo · 10st 12lb · OR 106
Headgear Form
1.6
Wearing blinkers Won 0 of last 5 Raced here before Has won on this ground
TrackLab Insight
A respectable 15% win rate (5 from 34) and recent second at Roscommon 27 days ago suggest he's competitive, but he has no wins on undulating right-hand galloping tracks—a significant disadvantage at Galway. His age (10) and modest recent form provide limited evidence he'll overturn that pattern.
One of the more successful in the field (5 career wins)
C. Stone-Walsh · I. Patrick Donoghue · 7yo · 10st 8lb · OR 102
Headgear Freshness
1.6
Wearing visor Fresh (78 days off) Won 0 of last 5 Raced here before Has won on this ground
TrackLab Insight
Wins roughly 1 in every 12 races (8% from 25 attempts) and has struggled since Wexford 78 days ago, finishing sixth after taking third at Down Royal. His excellent record on good-to-yielding ground doesn't help on normal turf at a track where he struggles on right-hand sharp layouts.
Among the more experienced (25 career races)
P. Hanlon(5) · J. Joseph Hanlon · 7yo · 11st 7lb · OR 115
Form Track
0.4
Won 0 of last 5 Raced here before
TrackLab Insight
The editorial selection with 17% win rate from 18 races, but he's pulled up in his last outing 21 days ago and hasn't won since finishing second 467+ days back. The ratings place him level with Sir Allen but the form tells a different story—progressive profile is hard to justify with a recent pullout.
Among the more experienced (18 career races)
R. 1 · M. Michael McNiff · 7yo · 10st 3lb · OR 97
Headgear Form
0.1
Wearing blinkers Won 1 of last 5 Has won on this ground
TrackLab Insight
Finally broke through with a win at Sligo just 21 days ago after 14 previous attempts, suggesting the yard has found something that clicks. However, she's a 7-year-old with only one win from 15 races (7% win rate) and struggles on right-hand galloping tracks, making one breakthrough insufficient evidence for Galway.
Mid-range in the market (13.0)
R. 2 · C. Collins · 8yo · 10st 2lb · OR 96
Form Track
0.0
Won 0 of last 5 Raced here before
TrackLab Insight
At 8 years old with 24 races behind her, she wins roughly 1 in every 12 races and has failed to place in her last three outings across 27 days. Her strengths on soft and yielding ground are negated by normal turf conditions, and recent form offers no encouragement whatsoever.
Among the more experienced (24 career races)
R. 3 · J. Queally · 12yo · 10st 1lb · OR 95
Freshness Form
0.0
Fresh (716 days off) Won 0 of last 5 Raced here before Loves this ground (29% win rate)
TrackLab Insight
Returns from a staggering 590-day absence after last racing 716 days ago—nearly two years off the track—with only three wins from 23 career races (13%). His age (12), extended layoff, and poor recent form make this a highly speculative selection in a competitive 23-runner field.
Lowest rated, 13lbs below average Carries lowest weight in field Absent 716 days (longest in field)
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