Galway Race 3 - Connolly's Red Mills Irish Ebf Auction & Median Mdn Hurdle
COOLISHAEL (1) proved consistent hurdling this campaign. Placed at Ballinrobe on his return followed by a second over 3218m at Listowel last time beaten 1L. Looks primed to score. IF YOU BELIEVE (4) resumes after 352 days away having finished 6L adrift at Clonmel providing his sole start last campaign. Previously won with hurdles and could make a bright return. GIVE IT A CRACK (9) finished sixth in a 3218m hurdle at Listowel beaten 6L. Might be competitive again. JURY TIME (10) showed promise in jumpers flats managing second and third at Limerick in her last two starts. Brings solid form and may feature.
Jockey: Danny Gilligan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Third-up today. First-up finished third of 15 runners at Ballinrobe on August 24 over 3621m, 3 len behind Colliers Quay carrying 74.5kg at $1.50. Last start finished second of 14 runners at Listowel on September 24 over 3218m, 1.0 len behind Tell The Boys carrying 75.5kg at $4.30. Fitter now and making headway every start. Should make a strong bid again.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 24/09/2026 | 31 | HDLE SELL MDN 45 | $34,460.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | Danny Gilligan | 75.5kg | 4:04.70 | - | 0 |
| 1.0L | $4.33 |
| 3/15 | 24/08/2026 | 79 | MHDLE 4U | $24,130.00 | Ballinrobe | 3621m | Good | Eoin Staples | 74.5kg | 4:19.90 | - | 0 |
| 3.0L | $1.53 |
| 2/24 | 06/06/2026 | 24 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | GY | Alan O'sullivan | 72kg | 3:57.70 | - | 0 |
| 8.5L | $4.50 |
| 3/13 | 13/05/2026 | 108 | FLAT 4U | $20,680.00 | Punchestown | 3218m | GY | L P Shanahan | 70kg | 4:03.00 | - | 0 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 25/01/2026 | 15 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Dungarvan P2p | 4828m | Heavy | A O'sullivan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/12 | 10/01/2026 | - | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Ballindenisk P2p | 4828m | Heavy | A O'sullivan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 10.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Ben Harvey
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming after seven months. Finished off last campaign 5 of 16 runners at Cork April 5 over 3822m, 22 len behind Barnahash Prince carrying 76kg at $4. Previous preparation first-up favourite; posted a big 6 len win. Punchestown P2p February 8 over 4828m in the wet defeating Let's Go Mans with 60kg. Expected to be prominent.
Last Starts 202 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/16 | 05/04/2026 | 56 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Cork | 3822m | Y | D G Lavery | 76kg | 4:44.00 | - | 0 |
| 22.3L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/02/2026 | 315 | P2P MDN G 5 | $0.00 | Punchestown P2p | 4828m | Heavy | L P Shanahan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $1.00 |
| 99/11 | 30/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Monksgrange P2p | 4828m | Soft | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Kieren Buckley
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Having raced just once last preparation finished 20th of 25 runners at Fairyhouse on April 5 over 3319m, 134 len behind Colcannon with 72kg at $29. When resuming last campaign finished fifth of 11 starters at Naas on November 9 over 3822m, 24 len behind Fruit De Mer carrying 75.5kg at $17. This looks a tough line-up.
Last Starts 202 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20/25 | 05/04/2026 | 147 | MHDLE 4U | $26,940.00 | Fairyhouse | 3319m | YS | Cian Cullinan | 72kg | 4:16.10 | - | 0 |
| 134.0L | $29.00 |
| 5/11 | 09/11/2025 | - | MHDLE 4U | $28,370.00 | Naas | 3822m | SH | Kieren Buckley | 75.5kg | 5:06.00 | - | 0 |
| 24.5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Keith Donoghue
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Having raced just once last preparation finished fourth of 9 runners at Clonmel on November 6 over 3319m, slow track; 6 len behind Scope To Improve carrying 75.5kg at $6. Won first up last previous preparation. Sure to be tough to beat.
Last Starts 352 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 06/11/2025 | 191 | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,830.00 | Clonmel | 3319m | Soft | Keith Donoghue | 75.5kg | 4:14.30 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $6.00 |
| 10/18 | 29/04/2025 | 51 | 4 | $173,430.00 | Punchestown | 3319m | Y | D G Lavery | 74.5kg | 4:03.50 | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $12.00 |
| 1/11 | 09/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Lingstown P2p | 4828m | Y | D Higgins | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Liam Quinlan
Weight: 75.5kgs
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Having second run back today. First-up after two months finished fourth of 7 starters at Cork on October 11 over 4123m, 23 len behind Martymill carrying 72kg at $126. Previously second-up finished seventh of 8 runners at Downpatrick on June 13 over 3822m, 13 len behind Corway with 73kg at $15. Struggling for form and would need sharp improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 11/10/2026 | 68 | HDLE SELL MDN 45 | $34,130.00 | Cork | 4123m | Good | Conor Clarke | 72kg | 5:08.80 | - | 0 |
| 23.5L | $126.00 |
| 12/16 | 04/08/2026 | 11 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Roscommon | 4023m | YS | Liam Quinlan | 75.5kg | 5:08.50 | - | 0 |
| 75.5L | $301.00 |
| 0/9 | 24/07/2026 | 41 | MHDLE 4U | $20,680.00 | Kilbeggan | 4928m | Good | Philip Enright | 71.5kg | 6:01.70 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/06/2026 | 58 | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Downpatrick | 3822m | Good | L Hackett | 73kg | 4:38.40 | - | 0 |
| 13.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/04/2026 | - | FLAT 4U | $18,960.00 | Limerick | 3922m | SH | L Hackett | 73kg | 5:31.80 | - | 0 |
| 105.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Philip Donovan
Weight: 75kgs
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Four-year-old gelding (Ocovango - Exit To Bullaun) making his debut. Doesn't profile as the likely winner.
Jockey: Richard Condon
Weight: 75kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming finished fifth of 7 runners at Cork on October 11 over 4123m, 117 len behind Martymill with 71kg at $34. Last start finished sixth of 16 starters at Limerick on October 17 over 3419m, 20 len behind Bunker Buster with 71kg at $126. Forward showing expected. In the mix.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 17/10/2026 | 6 | MHDLE 4 | $25,850.00 | Limerick | 3419m | Y | Richard Condon | 71kg | 4:02.40 | - | 0 |
| 20.8L | $126.00 |
| 5/7 | 11/10/2026 | 196 | HDLE SELL MDN 45 | $34,130.00 | Cork | 4123m | Good | Dylan O'connor | 71kg | 5:08.80 | - | 0 |
| 117.5L | $34.00 |
| 99/9 | 29/03/2026 | 21 | P2P MDN G 4 | $0.00 | Monksgrange P2p | 4828m | Soft | C G Butler | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/03/2026 | 21 | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Belclare P2p | 4828m | Soft | F P Murphy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.2L | $1.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/02/2026 | - | P2P MDN 4 | $0.00 | Knockanard P2p | 4023m | Soft | F P Murphy | 57.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 14.8L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Ross Sugrue
Weight: 72kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. At only start last campaign finished second of 8 starters at Dromahane P2p on December 30 over 4828m, on slow going 5 len behind Limestone Liberty with 60kg. Could pose a serious challenge.
Last Starts 298 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 30/12/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Dromahane P2p | 4828m | Soft | J C Barry | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Alan O'Sullivan
Weight: 72kgs
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Having second run back today. First-up after about 18 months finished third of 14 starters at Listowel on September 24 over 3218m, 6 len behind Tell The Boys with 72kg at $7. Previously second-up finished third of 11 starters at Ballyragget P2p on March 16 2025 over 4828m, 5.5 len behind Hidden Fortune with 60kg. Leading chance.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 24/09/2026 | 557 | HDLE SELL MDN 45 | $34,460.00 | Listowel | 3218m | Good | D J O'keeffe | 72kg | 4:04.70 | - | 0 |
| 6.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 16/03/2025 | 21 | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Ballyragget P2p | 4828m | Good | R James | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.3L | $1.00 |
| 2/12 | 23/02/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Heavy | S Staples | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Phillip Enright
Weight: 72kgs
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Resumes. Finished off last campaign 3 of 7 starters at Limerick March 12 over 3419m, in the wet; 13 len behind Bois D'angos with 71kg at $2.80. Previously first up; 6 of 7 runners at Loughrea P2p October 12 2025 over 4828m, 23 len behind Britway Belle with 60kg. Key runner while fresh.
Last Starts 226 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 12/03/2026 | 30 | FLAT SELL 4U | $25,600.00 | Limerick | 3419m | Heavy | D G Lavery | 71kg | 4:51.10 | - | 0 |
| 13.3L | $2.75 |
| 2/7 | 10/02/2026 | 46 | FLAT SELL 4U | $27,590.00 | Limerick | 3118m | Heavy | D Doyle | 69kg | 4:22.80 | - | 0 |
| 9.0L | $6.00 |
| 3/14 | 26/12/2025 | 55 | FLAT M 4U | $18,990.00 | Limerick | 3218m | Heavy | D Doyle | 71.5kg | 4:17.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/11 | 01/11/2025 | 20 | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Lisronagh P2p | 4828m | Y | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.0L | $1.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/10/2025 | 168 | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Loughrea P2p | 4828m | Y | Derek O'connor | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 24.0L | $1.00 |
| 4/10 | 27/04/2025 | 35 | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Tullaherin P2p | 4828m | Good | D Doyle | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 4.0L | $1.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/03/2025 | - | P2P MDN M 4 | $0.00 | Durrow P2p | 4828m | Y | P A King | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.5L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Daniel King
Weight: 72kgs
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Third-up today. Resuming won by 0.8 len Sligo on August 6 over 3721m defeating Ballito Beauty carrying 75kg at $10 in a flat. Last start finished third of 10 starters at Gowran Park in the LR Mucklemeg (Mares) Flat Race on October 2 over 3218m, 15 len behind Sarahs Lawn carrying 73kg at $51. Sure to improve again. Has to be included again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 02/10/2026 | 57 | LR OPEN M 46 | $53,370.00 | Gowran Park | 3218m | Good | Harry Swan | 73kg | 3:54.00 | - | 0 |
| 15.0L | $51.00 |
| 1/8 | 06/08/2026 | 130 | FLAT M 4U | $18,960.00 | Sligo | 3721m | Good | Harry Swan | 75kg | 4:35.80 | - | 0 |
| 0.8L | $10.00 |
| 1/4 | 29/03/2026 | - | P2P MDN M 5 | $0.00 | Oldcastle P2p | 4828m | Heavy | H C Swan | 60kg | - | - | 0 |
| 5.0L | $1.00 |
Jockey: Anna Mcguinness
Weight: 72kgs
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Resuming from a lengthy break. Only had one start last when she was pulled up at Limerick on December 29 over 3822m. Prepared to risk until she shows something.
Last Starts 299 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0/9 | 29/12/2025 | - | HDLE SELL MDN 4U | $37,980.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SH | Philip Enright | 68.5kg | 5:26.30 | - | 0 |
| 99.0L | $81.00 |