Galway Race 2 - Donnellys Of Barna Rated Race
JAVA WOOD (6) registered the third win of his career securing a 1L victory in a 1609m handicap at Gowran Park. Selected to follow up. NEVER LOOSE (3) is expected to play a leading role making her first appearance since finishing 7.75L fourth over 1609m at Gowran Park in April. AMENITA (8) raced wide when finishing down field contesting a 1709m handicap at this venue just under six weeks ago. Holds strong prospects of making amends for that disappointment. Postponed mare LADY ARWEN (7) completed a double overcoming a slow start to score by 1.5L trying 1709m here. Could be worth noting on this occasion.

Jockey: Gary Carroll
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 10th of 17 at Curragh on August 29 over 1609m, 12 len behind Loughrea carrying 57.5kg at $19. The race before that 5th of 14 at this track on August 2 over 1408m, 4 len behind Dunum with 60.5kg at $29. Struggling and looking to others.
Last Starts 11 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/17 | 29/08/2026 | 27 | HCP 3U | $178,930.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | G F Carroll | 57.5kg | 1:38.43 | - | 11 |
| 12.5L | $19.00 |
| 5/14 | 02/08/2026 | 5 | HCP 3U | $196,820.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | G F Carroll | 60.5kg | 1:27.05 | - | 9 |
| 4.0L | $29.00 |
| 15/17 | 28/07/2026 | 19 | HCP 3U | $215,130.00 | Galway | 1709m | Y | P A Harnett | 57.5kg | 1:50.98 | - | 1 |
| 17.5L | $15.00 |
| 8/11 | 09/07/2026 | 11 | HCP 3U | $179,270.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Good | Sam Coen | 61kg | 1:51.17 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $13.00 |
| 7/13 | 28/06/2026 | 49 | HCP 3U | $174,910.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | P A Harnett | 61kg | 1:35.49 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/05/2026 | 18 | LR 3U | $86,160.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Seamie Heffernan | 61kg | 1:40.17 | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $29.00 |
| 3/5 | 22/04/2026 | 7 | 4U | $28,460.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | Soft | G F Carroll | 60.5kg | 1:32.09 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.25 |
| 6/11 | 15/04/2026 | 18 | LR 4U | $89,810.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | YS | G F Carroll | 60.5kg | 1:46.62 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $29.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/03/2026 | 160 | LR 3U | $88,450.00 | Curragh | 1408m | SH | G F Carroll | 62.5kg | 1:33.71 | - | 2 |
| 13.5L | $26.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/10/2025 | 14 | LR OPEN 3U | $86,330.00 | Leopardstown | 2011m | Heavy | W J Lee | 61.5kg | 2:16.50 | - | 1 |
| 17.3L | $41.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/10/2025 | 22 | LR OPEN 3U | $87,400.00 | Tipperary | 1508m | Heavy | G F Carroll | 61.5kg | 1:42.99 | - | 5 |
| 9.0L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Joseph Harnett
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run ran second last of 8 at Tramore on August 15 over 3218m, 19 len behind Spasiba carrying 61kg at $13. The start before that 14th of 20 at this track on July 27 over 3419m, 17 len behind Comfort Zone carrying 69kg at $29. Prepared to risk.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 15/08/2026 | 19 | HCP 4U | $34,460.00 | Tramore | 3218m | GY | Joseph Harnett | 61kg | 3:43.57 | - | 9 |
| 19.5L | $13.00 |
| 14/20 | 27/07/2026 | 30 | HCP 4U | $197,200.00 | Galway | 3419m | Y | L P Shanahan | 69kg | 3:55.43 | - | 10 |
| 17.0L | $29.00 |
| 8/12 | 27/06/2026 | 16 | HCP 4U | $51,700.00 | Curragh | 2011m | Good Firm | N Fahey | 63.5kg | 2:04.34 | - | 6 |
| 12.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/7 | 11/06/2026 | 227 | APP HCP 4U | $43,080.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Soft | Joseph Harnett | 59.5kg | 2:05.71 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $17.00 |
| 8/16 | 27/10/2025 | 35 | HCP 3U | $31,650.00 | Galway | 2414m | Heavy | Joseph Harnett | 59kg | 2:48.03 | - | 18 |
| 8.5L | $10.00 |
| 3/11 | 22/09/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $87,400.00 | Listowel | 2212m | Heavy | Reese Holohan | 53.5kg | 2:36.27 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $19.00 |
| 1/16 | 01/09/2025 | 32 | HCP 3U | $22,550.00 | Roscommon | 2414m | Soft | Joseph Harnett | 59.5kg | 2:50.15 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $13.00 |
| 11/18 | 31/07/2025 | 270 | HCP 4U | $39,330.00 | Galway | 1709m | Soft | Ronan Whelan | 61kg | 1:48.67 | - | 18 |
| 15.0L | $19.00 |
| 8/17 | 03/11/2024 | 6 | HCP 3U | $86,720.00 | Curragh | 1609m | YS | Shane Foley | 58.5kg | 1:46.39 | - | 6 |
| 5.5L | $29.00 |
| 4/16 | 28/10/2024 | 48 | HCP 3U | $26,880.00 | Galway | 2414m | Heavy | R P Whelan | 61kg | 2:47.69 | - | 8 |
| 8.5L | $19.00 |
| 1/12 | 10/09/2024 | 38 | 3U | $29,090.00 | Galway | 1709m | Y | R P Whelan | 58.5kg | 1:47.90 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Seamie Heffernan
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Only had one start last preparation 4th of 16 at Gowran Park on April 8 over 1609m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Sindria carrying 66kg at $6. Won previous preparation first up scored a big 4 len win at this track on October 27 over 1408m on a heavy track defeating Thru And Thru carrying 58.5kg at $8. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 154 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/16 | 08/04/2026 | 163 | HCP F 4U | $37,720.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Soft | Seamie Heffernan | 66kg | 1:43.49 | - | 2 |
| 7.8L | $6.00 |
| 1/15 | 27/10/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $24,940.00 | Galway | 1408m | Heavy | Joseph Sheridan | 58.5kg | 1:36.30 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Adam Caffrey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 12 at Roscommon on August 31 over 1508m, 5.5 len behind Goal Exceeded with 61kg at $13. The start before that won by 0.8 len at this track on July 28 over 1408m defeating Go Athletico with 61kg at $4.50. Finished eighth last start over 1508m at Roscommon when he had to contend with an awkward barrier.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 31/08/2026 | 34 | HCP 3U | $34,460.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Y | Sam Coen | 61kg | 1:30.77 | - | 13 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/15 | 28/07/2026 | 6 | HCP 4U | $32,270.00 | Galway | 1408m | Y | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 61kg | 1:32.51 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 22/07/2026 | 13 | HCP 3U | $35,850.00 | Naas | 1408m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 59kg | 1:26.31 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $19.00 |
| 9/13 | 09/07/2026 | 20 | HCP 3U | $35,850.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 60.5kg | 1:39.60 | - | 13 |
| 6.3L | $13.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/06/2026 | 15 | HCP 4U | $25,850.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Soft | Jack Kearney | 59.5kg | 1:32.03 | - | 14 |
| 1.0L | $19.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/06/2026 | 380 | APP HCP 4U | $43,080.00 | Leopardstown | 1408m | Soft | Nicola Burns | 56.5kg | 1:32.13 | - | 6 |
| 14.0L | $29.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/05/2025 | 8 | APP HCP 3U | $27,750.00 | Cork | 1408m | Good | Sam Coen | 59.5kg | 1:28.57 | - | 4 |
| 12.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/14 | 12/05/2025 | 190 | HCP 4U | $25,510.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Adam Caffrey | 63kg | 1:32.62 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $19.00 |
| 9/26 | 03/11/2024 | 23 | HCP 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | YS | Adam Caffrey | 59kg | 1:30.98 | - | 25 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 1/14 | 11/10/2024 | 17 | HCP 3U | $19,940.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Adam Caffrey | 61kg | 1:26.06 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 6/12 | 24/09/2024 | 14 | HCP 3U | $22,550.00 | Listowel | 1408m | Y | Adam Caffrey | 59.5kg | 1:30.26 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Wesley Joyce
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run won by 1.0 len at Gowran Park on September 1 over 1609m defeating Majestic King carrying 61.5kg at $17. The run before that 7th of 13 at this track on July 30 over 1709m, 8 len behind Cala Bonita with 53kg at $15. Sure to go well again.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/15 | 01/09/2026 | 33 | HCP 3U | $20,680.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Y | Wesley Joyce | 61.5kg | 1:42.94 | - | 19 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
| 7/13 | 30/07/2026 | 2 | HCP 4U | $34,460.00 | Galway | 1709m | YS | Wesley Joyce | 53kg | 1:51.12 | - | 10 |
| 8.0L | $15.00 |
| 12/17 | 28/07/2026 | 46 | HCP 4U | $30,480.00 | Galway | 1709m | Y | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 63.5kg | 1:54.24 | - | 16 |
| 19.8L | $7.50 |
| 3/15 | 12/06/2026 | 2 | HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Y | Julian Pietropaolo | 60kg | 2:07.21 | - | 18 |
| 0.5L | $8.50 |
| 1/15 | 10/06/2026 | 17 | HCP 3U | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 1609m | Y | Colin Keane | 60kg | 1:48.52 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
| 12/19 | 24/05/2026 | 9 | HCP 4U | $44,140.00 | Curragh | 1609m | Good | Julian Pietropaolo | 53kg | 1:38.15 | - | 9 |
| 10.0L | $8.50 |
| 4/15 | 15/05/2026 | 11 | APP HCP 3U | $25,850.00 | Leopardstown | 1609m | Good | Jared Huggan | 58kg | 1:41.27 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/15 | 04/05/2026 | 159 | APP HCP 4U | $31,020.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Good | Julian Pietropaolo | 59.5kg | 1:25.29 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
| 1/14 | 26/11/2025 | 59 | HCP 3U | $18,910.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Julian Pietropaolo | 61kg | 1:39.29 | - | 9 |
| 1.3L | $41.00 |
| 12/15 | 28/09/2025 | 23 | MDN 3U | $38,840.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Soft | Seamie Heffernan | 61.5kg | 1:15.34 | - | 7 |
| 22.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/09/2025 | 13 | MDN 3U | $25,150.00 | Down Royal | 1005m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 60kg | 1:00.45 | - | 10 |
| 6.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Returns from a 42-day let-up. Last start won by 1.5 len at this track on July 28 over 1709m defeating San Aer carrying 62.5kg at $13. The run before that won by 1.3 len at Ballinrobe on July 20 over 1911m defeating Elusive Duke carrying 60kg at $11. Going well and is among the winning hopes.
Last Starts 43 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 | 28/07/2026 | 8 | HCP 4U | $30,480.00 | Galway | 1709m | Y | W J Lee | 62.5kg | 1:54.24 | - | 20 |
| 1.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/12 | 20/07/2026 | 38 | HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | GY | W J Lee | 60kg | 2:05.47 | - | 9 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
| 10/15 | 12/06/2026 | 48 | HCP 4U | $20,680.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Y | Jack Cleary | 57.5kg | 2:07.21 | - | 2 |
| 9.5L | $19.00 |
| 6/14 | 25/04/2026 | 16 | HCP 3U | $20,680.00 | Limerick | 1609m | Y | Jack Cleary | 58.5kg | 1:51.26 | - | 3 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/16 | 09/04/2026 | 34 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | Soft | Sam Coen | 62kg | 1:44.36 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 11/13 | 06/03/2026 | 35 | HCP 4U | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Jack Cleary | 61.5kg | 1:40.06 | - | 15 |
| 5.0L | $51.00 |
| 12/14 | 30/01/2026 | 89 | HCP 4U | $21,750.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 60kg | 1:38.77 | - | 7 |
| 19.5L | $41.00 |
| 12/20 | 02/11/2025 | 6 | HCP 3U | $36,420.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Heavy | Rory Cleary | 56kg | 1:32.16 | - | 4 |
| 10.5L | $34.00 |
| 12/16 | 27/10/2025 | 48 | HCP 3U | $25,900.00 | Galway | 1709m | SH | Leigh Roche | 56kg | 1:51.82 | - | 13 |
| 21.3L | $15.00 |
| 2/15 | 09/09/2025 | 21 | HCP 4U | $22,340.00 | Galway | 1408m | Soft | Jack Cleary | 57.5kg | 1:31.98 | - | 13 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 4/12 | 19/08/2025 | 21 | HCP 3U | $27,750.00 | Roscommon | 1508m | Good | Jack Cleary | 55kg | 1:31.93 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $13.00 |

Jockey: Shay Wallace
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 6th of 9 at Killarney on August 21 over 1609m, 5 len behind Only One Scobie with 63kg at $6. The start before that 2nd of 18 at this track on July 31 over 1709m, neck behind Jp's Express with 60.5kg at $29. Strong contender on best form.
Last Starts 19 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 21/08/2026 | 21 | HCP 3 | $25,850.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 63kg | 1:42.14 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $6.00 |
| 2/18 | 31/07/2026 | 18 | HCP 3 | $30,480.00 | Galway | 1709m | YS | Julian Pietropaolo | 60.5kg | 1:52.52 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $29.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/07/2026 | 69 | HCP 3 | $26,890.00 | Killarney | 1609m | Good | Declan Mcdonogh | 59.5kg | 1:45.99 | - | 6 |
| 13.0L | $34.00 |
| 9/16 | 05/05/2026 | 10 | MDN 3U | $22,400.00 | Gowran Park | 1609m | GY | Joseph Sheridan | 61kg | 1:40.46 | - | 3 |
| 13.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 25/04/2026 | 16 | MDN 3 | $35,920.00 | Limerick | 1408m | Y | Gary Paul Halpin | 61kg | 1:36.44 | - | 9 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 09/04/2026 | - | MDN 3 | $29,300.00 | Gowran Park | 1911m | Soft | Joseph Sheridan | 61kg | 2:10.55 | - | 7 |
| 7.8L | $6.50 |