Galway Plate Day
5:10
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DAWN RISING (4) is a flat winner who placed in a G3 contest prior to these eagerly awaited jumps debut. Expected to deliver a winning first effort over hurdles. CHAMP KIELY (3) justified strong market support to get off the mark making initial rules outing. Notable claims for a top stable. MISTY’S GIFT (10) improved sharply second up at Cork. Among the each-way options. VALLEY BREEZE (13) may step forward with fitness on side. Include.
5:40
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ROCK ROAD (9) completed a third straight top-three placing at Ballinrobe over 4919m. Expected to get involved. SNAKE OIL (1) built on solid hurdle efforts with a front-running success in a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle last term. Key chance on handicap debut. SHOOT FIRST (8) was an impressive Tipperary maiden hurdle winner making reappearance. Among the contenders. WILD HUNT (16) completed fourth consecutive placing at Cork before a break. Ready to resume in top form.
6:10
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RETURN TO BASE (9) ran out a surprise wide-margin hurdle winner reappearing at Punchestown. Expected to play a pivotal role on handicap debut. HOPHORNBEAM (7) maintained excellent form producing a handicap hurdle second at Sligo. Leading hope. SHESADREAM (2) can be competitive having delivered a successful spell with REBEL ROSE (10) a notable chance with first-time cheekpieces enlisted after a good Ballinrobe triumph. Further improvement likely.
6:40
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Emmet Mullins holds leading claims with a pair of excellent winning chances in CAPE GENTLEMAN (5) and THE SHUNTER (6). The former is a progressive chaser who is expected to go close on handicap debut while the latter has been freshened after a maiden flat victory. Rates highly. FIRE ATTACK (20) continued his upward curve with a second chase win from four starts on reappearance. Key player. GABYNAKO (2) must be included as a classy jumper who maintains consistency.
7:15
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COMFORT ZONE (11) completed a runner-up double among maiden company prior to a lengthy absence. Notable claims to get off the mark raised in journey. HALLOWED STAR (4) is a dual hurdle winner who went close in maiden starts to date including a second at Roscommon over 2024m. Thereabouts. MERLIN GIANT (5) is one to note for a placing second up with MONARCHS BRAE (14) not out of this and may make the frame.
7:50
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EZINE (2) ran a luckless fifth on handicap debut at Gowran Park. There is scope for improvement given the right run representing notable connections. DAIRERIN (5) finished his race off strongly claiming third among similar company at Naas. In the mix. SIR ANTONINO (6) made all wearing first-time blinkers at Limerick. Take seriously. MISTER WILSON (8) demands respect as a course winner under suitable conditions. Include.
8:20
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UNANSWERED (19) completed a fourth straight success reappearing in a Killarney handicap over 2844m. Could have further improvement to come raised in trip for an excellent stable. Rates highly. DARK VOYAGER (9) is a track winner who ran second at Curragh. In the mix for a leading trainer. LA HACIENDA (12) was a shock winner first up at Leopardstown. Take seriously. DUFFLE COAT (7) is better known as a hurdler. Remains unexposed on the flat and is worth keeping in mind.
