14:55 Galway

Sunday 2 August 2026

All13:5014:2014:5515:3016:0016:3017:0017:30

Kinlay Hostel Handicap Chase

  • 4YO plus  |   2m 6f 111y  |   Good (Good to yielding in places)  |   18 Runners  |   Turf  |   Weighed In
  • Off time: 14:55  |   Winning time: 5m 50.80s
The word Sky in blue and Bet in white with a red background.
The word Betfair in black.
The words Paddy Power in green.
Cloth number
Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
Show odds
1
Horse silk
Soldante6
Age: 8|  Weight: 12-1| J: Eoghan Finegan(5)| T: Ciaran Murphy| OR:  113
9/1
Won over fences at Roscommon by 5 lengths from Party President in June. 15/2, very good third of 20 in handicap hurdle at this course (17f, good to soft) 6 days ago. Reverts back to chasing after an 8 lb rise for Roscommon.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
2
Horse silk
Ira Hayesv56
Age: 7|  Weight: 12-0| J: Michael Kenneally(5)| T: J C McConnell| OR:  112
11/2
Most fortunate to come out on top in 12-runner beginners chase at Tramore (2¾m) in April, held when left in front 2 out. Tailed off at Perth at the beginning of June and others more persuasive
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
3
Horse silk
Journey So Farh65
Age: 6|  Weight: 12-0| J: Keith Donoghue| T: G P Cromwell| OR:  112
11/1
Low-mileage 6-y-o who switched to a powerful owner prior to opening his account in 10-runner beginners chase at Tramore (2¾m, good, 11/4) in May by 13 lengths from A Snow White Park, unchallenged. Has to be taken seriously back in a handicap.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
4
Horse silk
Kings Jet30
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-12| J: Mr T A Halford(7)| T: C W J Farrell| OR:  110| D
9/1
Surprise winner on Rules debut in maiden hunter at Down Royal in May but has failed to complete on 3 of his 4 starts since. Hard to make a case for.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
5
Horse silk
Lawful Ruler33
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-11| J: Mr T J Stafford(7)| T: P Stafford| OR:  109
66/1
Won 3m Cork maiden hunter in April, showing a willing attitude (may not have collected had the favourite avoided error). 100/1, pulled up in novice chase at Wexford (19f, good to soft) in June. Questions to answer on handicap debut.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
6
Horse silk
Sammy Smart33
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-10| J: James Smith(5)| T: T Gibney| OR:  108
33/1
Took quite well to chasing last season, winning handicap at Punchestown. Shaped a bit better than being pulled up suggests at Wexford in June with tack issue. Isn't the most fluent of chasers but interesting to see if he can step up on that effort.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
7
Horse silk
Golden Templeb,t4
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-9| J: Sam Ewing| T: N Meade| OR:  107
4/1
Ended lengthy losing run in handicap chase at Kilbeggan in July. Backed that up when second in handicap hurdle at this course (2¾m, good to soft) 4 days ago. Can go well again back over fences.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
8
Horse silk
Prince Palaceb9
Age: 8|  Weight: 11-8| J: Ross Sugrue(7)| T: P J Rothwell| OR:  106
66/1
Has gone the wrong way since novice days and hasn't fared any better since joining current connections. Not easy to make a case for.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
9
Horse silk
Inchidaly Copperb17
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-7| J: Luke Burke Ott(7)| T: A Ott| OR:  105| D
33/1
Fair chaser. Has some creditable efforts to his name over hurdles since last run over fences, winning at Killarney in October. Stepped up on reappearance when third of 14 in handicap hurdle at that course (2½m, good to soft) 17 days ago. Back chasing with the blinkers refitted.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
10
Horse silk
Le Grand Vertp,t21
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-7| J: Mr O McGill(5)| T: N C Kelly| OR:  105| BF
25/1
Scored at Ayr in February and then at Punchestown in June. Ran another cracker when second at Cartmel just under 3 weeks later. Shaped as if amiss back hurdling at Sligo when last seen. May do better back over fences.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
11
Horse silk
Drop A Threatt5
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-6| J: Danny Mullins| T: W P Mullins| OR:  104
6/1
Point winner but maiden under Rules and has become disappointing on the whole.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
12
Horse silk
Noble Talentb57
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-5| J: J J Slevin| T: T J Nagle-Jr| OR:  103
80/1
One-time fairly useful sort over fences but badly out of sorts of late, including over hurdles. Handicapper has given him some help but he's hard to make a case for.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
13
Horse silk
Riggsb33
Age: 11|  Weight: 11-5| J: Liam McKenna(3)| T: P Cluskey| OR:  103
80/1
Won back-to-back chases in May 2025. Pulled up in handicap at Wexford (23f, good to soft) 33 days ago. Doesn't look the most reliable at present and the blinkers go back on.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
14
Horse silk
Jukebox Johnnyp,t73
Age: 6|  Weight: 11-4| J: Darragh O'Keeffe| T: H De Bromhead| OR:  102| BF
9/2
Maiden hurdler who took well to fences when second of 11 in handicap at Limerick (23f, good) on chasing debut in May. Has to enter calculations on the back of that.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
15
Horse silk
Gorthillt72
Age: 10|  Weight: 11-2| J: Mr S Connor(7)| T: Stephen Carlin| OR:  100
66/1
Hunter chase winner who has run well under Rules on occasion. 11/1, first run since leaving Mrs Caroline McCaldin when fifth of 8 in similar event at Downpatrick (29f, good to soft) in May. This looks a difficult ask back in a handicap.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
16
Horse silk
Saunton Surfp50
Age: 7|  Weight: 11-2| J: Mr D McGill(7)| T: Gary McGill| OR:  100
5/1
Maiden hurdler but has taken well to chasing, runner-up at Downpatrick on debut over fences in May before landing a 3m beginners chase there the following month. Has each-way claims with the cheekpieces back on.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
17
Horse silk
Smallcraftwarningt17
Age: 9|  Weight: 11-2| J: Bryan Carver| T: J P Ryan| OR:  100| D
16/1
Fourteen runs since last win in 2025. Made the frame twice from last 4 starts over hurdles, latest when fourth of 10 in handicap at Killarney (2½m, good to soft) 17 days ago. Back chasing and can go well again.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform
18
Horse silk
Mistyburnp,t27
Age: 6|  Weight: 10-3| J: Simon Torrens| T: P J Rothwell| OR:  87
33/1
Landed 16-runner handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan in April, albeit looking a fortunate winner (left in front last). Failed to translate that form back over fences next time and was again a shade below his best reverted to hurdling at Roscommon at the beginning of July. This is tougher.
|
Image of Stars that are filled with the colour goldImage of Stars that are filled with the colour gold
Timeform

Forecasts

Golden Temple (4/1), Jukebox Johnny (9/2), Saunton Surf (5/1), Ira Hayes (11/2), Drop A Threat (6/1), Soldante (9/1), Kings Jet (9/1), Journey So Far (11/1), Smallcraftwarning (16/1), Le Grand Vert (25/1), Mistyburn (33/1), Sammy Smart (33/1), Inchidaly Copper (33/1), Prince Palace (66/1), Gorthill (66/1), Lawful Ruler (66/1), Riggs (80/1), Noble Talent (80/1)

Verdict

JUKEBOX JOHNNY can take a step forward from his encouraging chasing debut and get off the mark for his top connections. Journey So Far made a winning start for his new owner but may have to settle for second best here, while Golden Temple can maintain his recent run of good form.

  1. Jukebox Johnny9/2
  2. Journey So Far11/1
  3. Golden Temple4/1

Prize Money

1st: €10,200.002nd: €3,400.003rd: €1,700.004th: €849.005th: €509.006th: €340.00

MOST READ RACING

Follow & Track
Image of a horse race faded in a gold gradientYour favourite horses, jockeys and trainers with My Stable
Log in
Discover Sporting Life Plus benefitsWhite Chevron
Sporting Life Plus Logo

RACING TIPS

Next Off