Galway Race 1 - Colm Quinn Bmw Novice Hurdle (Listed)
LIZZIE TWIGG (6) provided a fine start to her career making it two from two when hurdling securing a stylish win at Roscommon having not jumped with much fluency early. Holds plenty of potential and is the one to beat. Stablemate PORCUPINE BANK (3) has a similar profile to the main selection bidding for a hat-trick though hasn't been as impressive. Still warrants respect representing a yard expecting a big week. Champion Trainer Willie Mullins saddles MAGICO (2) who brings plenty of experience from the flat. Well held last time out at Punchestown. More needed but feared. GOMEZ ADDAMS (1) was always doing enough at Listowel and is interesting.

Jockey: Darragh O'Keeffe
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 59 days. Last outing won by 1.0 len Listowel on May 30 over 3319m defeating Small Fry with 75.5kg at $2.60 in a hurdle. At only start last preparation finished fifth of 9 runners at Leopardstown on December 29 over 3218m, 25 len behind Keep Him Company carrying 74kg at $3.80. Fitter and expected to go on with it.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/17 | 30/05/2026 | 152 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Listowel | 3319m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 75.5kg | 4:00.10 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $2.63 |
| 5/9 | 29/12/2025 | 154 | FLAT 4U | $37,980.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GY | A P Ryan | 74kg | 3:51.30 | - | 0 |
| 25.5L | $3.75 |
| 1/19 | 28/07/2025 | - | FLAT 4 | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3319m | Good | A P Ryan | 72kg | 3:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Paul Townend
Weight: 72.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming won by 4 len Killarney on May 9 over 3419m defeating Tyson Fury with 75.5kg at $3 in a hurdle. Second run from a spell ran last in a small field at Punchestown on June 6 over 3319m, 25 len behind Switch From Diesel with 72kg at $4.30. Fought on last time. No surprise to see him back in form.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | NHDLE 4U | $23,890.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Good | Anna Mcguinness | 72kg | 3:59.70 | - | 0 |
| 25.8L | $4.33 |
| 1/15 | 09/05/2026 | 329 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Killarney | 3419m | GY | P Townend | 75.5kg | 4:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $3.00 |
| 6/12 | 14/06/2025 | 19 | HCP 4U | $45,370.00 | Chester | 2112m | Soft | Callum Rodriguez | 59kg | 2:13.63 | 8-7-6 | 10 |
| 8.8L | $13.00 |
| 3/6 | 26/05/2025 | 34 | HCP 4U | $33,390.00 | Windsor | 2011m | Good Firm | Neil Callan | 61kg | 2:07.52 | 5-3-3 | 5 |
| 4.3L | $6.50 |
| 6/6 | 22/04/2025 | 23 | HCP 4U | $90,750.00 | Epsom Downs | 2011m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 56kg | 2:11.80 | 3-5-6 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/16 | 30/03/2025 | 17 | HCP 4U | $40,840.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good | Rossa Ryan | 60kg | 2:09.67 | 9-8-2 | 4 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/03/2025 | 129 | HCP 4U | $27,680.00 | Chelmsford City | 2011m | Neutral | Rossa Ryan | 57.5kg | 2:03.93 | 4-6-2 | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.75 |
| 5/14 | 04/11/2024 | 23 | HCP 3U | $129,150.00 | Kempton Park | 2211m | NS | Kieran Shoemark | 59kg | 2:18.62 | 2-2-5 | 14 |
| 3.2L | $5.00 |
| 12/13 | 12/10/2024 | 30 | HCP 3U | $81,670.00 | York | 2112m | Soft | Harry Davies | 53.5kg | 2:14.67 | 10-9-10-10-8-8-10-11 | 5 |
| 26.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 12/09/2024 | 15 | HCP 3 | $127,050.00 | Doncaster | 2011m | Good Soft | Tom Marquand | 57.5kg | 2:11.45 | 8-7-3 | 9 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/08/2024 | 18 | HCP 3 | $19,960.00 | Kempton Park | 2212m | NS | Oisin Murphy | 60.5kg | 2:18.69 | 8-7-1 | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: Sam Ewing
Weight: 72kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Not seen since winning by 2.25 len Ballinrobe May 26 over 3218m defeating Munsif carrying 73kg at $6. At debut 3 of 15 runners at Tramore April 19 over 3218m, slow track; 13 len behind Polepatrick with 68kg at $9. Definite winning chance.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 26/05/2026 | 13 | HDLE 4 | $20,480.00 | Ballinrobe | 3218m | Good | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 4:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 2.3L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/05/2026 | 24 | MHDLE 4 | $20,680.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | GY | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 3:59.70 | - | 0 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 3/15 | 19/04/2026 | - | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Tramore | 3218m | Soft | Jack Kennedy | 68kg | 4:01.00 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Conor Rabbitt
Weight: 71kgs
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Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming finished 16th of 20 runners at Newcastle All Weather on June 27 over 3319m, 11 len behind Believitanducan carrying 59.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell finished second of 7 runners at Market Rasen on July 5 over 4123m, 1.3 len behind Little Lady Rock with 70.5kg at $8.50. Looks to have the job ahead.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 05/07/2026 | 8 | MHDLE 4U | $18,150.00 | Market Rasen | 4123m | Good | Conor Rabbitt | 70.5kg | 5:15.83 | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $8.50 |
| 16/20 | 27/06/2026 | 252 | HCP 3U | $136,120.00 | Newcastle | 3319m | NS | Ray Dawson | 59.5kg | 3:32.90 | - | 4 |
| 11.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/16 | 18/10/2025 | 21 | MHDLE 4 | $20,810.00 | Limerick | 3319m | GY | Jordan Gainford | 73kg | 4:07.00 | - | 0 |
| 28.0L | $29.00 |
| 4/17 | 27/09/2025 | 36 | MHDLE 4 | $23,410.00 | Listowel | 3218m | GY | Sam Ewing | 73kg | 4:09.90 | - | 0 |
| 21.3L | $4.33 |
| 6/10 | 22/08/2025 | 20 | HCP 3U | $87,040.00 | Killarney | 2916m | Good | Chris Hayes | 59.5kg | 3:07.61 | - | 5 |
| 8.8L | $23.00 |
| 5/19 | 02/08/2025 | 24 | MHDLE 4U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3419m | Good | Richard Condon | 71.5kg | 4:03.40 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 09/07/2025 | 10 | 4U | $27,750.00 | Fairyhouse | 2816m | Good | Jack Kearney | 61kg | 2:57.79 | - | 6 |
| 16.0L | $12.00 |
| 23/25 | 29/06/2025 | 35 | HCP 4U | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 3218m | Good | Chris Hayes | 56.5kg | 3:31.35 | - | 16 |
| 22.5L | $19.00 |
| 4/20 | 25/05/2025 | 135 | HCP 4U | $45,090.00 | Curragh | 2816m | Good | Chris Hayes | 61kg | 3:00.26 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/11 | 10/01/2025 | 28 | APP HCP 4U | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Jack Kearney | 64kg | 2:35.73 | - | 11 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 3/12 | 13/12/2024 | 113 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Chris Hayes | 63.5kg | 2:39.07 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Sean Flanagan
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing second-up today. Fresh up after three months finished sixth of 23 starters at Cork on July 10 over 3520m, 8 len behind Gino Bella carrying 65kg at $34. Previously second-up finished eighth of 13 starters at Cork on April 6 over 4626m, 36 len behind Oaks Soldier with 73kg at $301. Needs to find a bit more to feature.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/23 | 10/07/2026 | 87 | HDLE HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Cork | 3520m | Good | Kevin Healy | 65kg | 4:07.30 | - | 0 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
| 14/17 | 14/04/2026 | 8 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Clonmel | 4023m | Y | John Shinnick | 71.5kg | 5:03.30 | - | 0 |
| 90.5L | $151.00 |
| 8/13 | 06/04/2026 | 18 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Cork | 4626m | Y | Shane O'callaghan | 73kg | 6:21.20 | - | 0 |
| 36.0L | $301.00 |
| 15/21 | 19/03/2026 | 151 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Cork | 4023m | Y | John Shinnick | 75.5kg | 5:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 98.8L | $201.00 |
| 99/11 | 19/10/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Umma House P2p | 4828m | Good | D Mcgill | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: Jack Kennedy
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming to post a big 8 len win. Punchestown on June 6 over 3319m defeating Coolishael with 72kg at $7.50 in a hurdle. Last start to post a big 3.5 len win. Roscommon on July 6 over 3218m defeating Dani Donadoni with 68kg at $2.40 in a novice hurdle. Continues to make headway. Looks well placed here and can make it three in a row.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 06/07/2026 | 30 | NHDLE 5U | $20,480.00 | Roscommon | 3218m | Good | Josh Williamson | 68kg | 3:47.60 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $2.38 |
| 1/24 | 06/06/2026 | 63 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | Kevin Sexton | 72kg | 3:57.70 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $7.50 |
| 5/8 | 04/04/2026 | 18 | LR OPEN M 46 | $53,890.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | YS | Harry Swan | 73kg | 4:16.70 | - | 0 |
| 12.0L | $5.00 |
| 1/13 | 17/03/2026 | - | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Down Royal | 3520m | Y | Josh Halford | 71.5kg | 4:21.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.8L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Kevin Healy
Weight: 71kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well. Last run finished third of 9 runners at Kilbeggan on July 24 over 4123m, 5 len behind Golden Temple with 72.5kg at $5. Race before finished fourth of 10 runners at Kilbeggan on June 15 over 4023m, 6 len behind Ol Man Dingle with 64kg at $4. Found best form now. Right in the mix if he is at his best.
Last Starts 3 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 24/07/2026 | 39 | STPLE HCP 5U | $26,890.00 | Kilbeggan | 4123m | Good | Kevin Healy | 72.5kg | 4:52.80 | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 15/06/2026 | 31 | STPLE HCP 4U | $43,080.00 | Kilbeggan | 4023m | Y | Kevin Healy | 64kg | 4:44.00 | - | 0 |
| 6.8L | $4.00 |
| 2/14 | 15/05/2026 | 16 | STPLE HCP 5U | $34,460.00 | Kilbeggan | 4123m | Good | Kevin Healy | 69kg | 5:12.00 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 29/04/2026 | 53 | HDLE 4U | $35,920.00 | Punchestown | 3922m | Y | Kevin Healy | 69.5kg | 5:00.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $23.00 |
| 7/13 | 07/03/2026 | 22 | STPLE HCP 5U | $79,600.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Heavy | Kevin Healy | 65kg | 4:28.50 | - | 0 |
| 20.0L | $4.33 |
| 5/10 | 13/02/2026 | 11 | MDN 4U | $20,240.00 | Dundalk | 2414m | Neutral | Donagh O'connor | 62kg | 2:35.13 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/14 | 02/02/2026 | 30 | LR OPEN 5U | $183,950.00 | Leopardstown | 3419m | Soft | Jordan Gainford | 63.5kg | 4:30.60 | - | 0 |
| 13.5L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/01/2026 | 14 | STPLE HCP 5U | $32,040.00 | Cork | 4023m | YS | Kevin Healy | 66kg | 5:07.20 | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $4.50 |
| 99/14 | 20/12/2025 | 48 | STPLE HCP 4U | $35,130.00 | Thurles | 4325m | Y | Kevin Healy | 69kg | 5:39.40 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 02/11/2025 | 28 | P2P | $0.00 | Damma House P2p | 4828m | Y | Kevin Healy | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.3L | $1.00 |
| 99/14 | 05/10/2025 | 185 | P2P | $0.00 | Castletown P2p | 4828m | Y | Kevin Healy | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |

Jockey: J J Slevin
Weight: 69.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. First-up after six months to post a big 6 len win. Downpatrick on July 14 over 3621m defeating Mercurial Sea with 73kg at $2.60 in a hurdle. Previously second-up finished tenth of 13 starters at Punchestown on January 12 over 3218m, 187 len behind How's Hannah with 75kg at $3. Improvement in store.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 14/07/2026 | 183 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Downpatrick | 3621m | Good | Richard Deegan | 73kg | 4:10.70 | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $2.63 |
| 10/13 | 12/01/2026 | 23 | FLAT M 4U | $20,810.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | SH | Finian Maguire | 75kg | 4:17.10 | - | 0 |
| 187.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/16 | 20/12/2025 | - | FLAT M 4U | $20,890.00 | Thurles | 3218m | YS | Finian Maguire | 75kg | 4:17.40 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.63 |

Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 67.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished second of 11 starters at Kilbeggan on July 10 over 3218m, 1.5 len behind Luciole Des Bordes with 69.5kg at $3.50. Start before finished second of 10 runners at Punchestown on June 7 over 3319m, 3.5 len behind Al Arrivee with 69.5kg at $4.20. Big task ahead.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 10/07/2026 | 33 | MHDLE M 4U | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 3218m | GY | Sam Ewing | 69.5kg | 3:48.00 | - | 0 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 07/06/2026 | 10 | FLAT M 4U | $20,680.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | A P Ryan | 69.5kg | 3:55.40 | - | 0 |
| 3.3L | $4.20 |
| 2/8 | 28/05/2026 | 49 | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Soft | A P Ryan | 72.5kg | 4:16.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $2.50 |
| 19/20 | 09/04/2026 | 250 | G2 OPEN M 46 | $94,590.00 | Aintree | 3419m | Good Soft | Derek O'connor | 71kg | 4:04.18 | - | 0 |
| 35.5L | $67.00 |
| 3/15 | 02/08/2025 | - | FLAT M 4U | $29,480.00 | Galway | 3419m | Good | Derek O'connor | 73.5kg | 4:07.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.5L | $10.00 |