| 1530446 |
1 |
null |
3YO only |
19:50 |
Galway (IRE) |
28 Jul 2025 |
Gra Chocolates Handicap |
€12,000 |
1m 4f 84y |
Nh: good; flat: yielding |
null |
Weak |
DESMOND CASTLE has been a work in progress for some time and can now make the breakthrough. He ducked sharply left and unseated rider coming out of stalls last September and, while he has been finding his feet since, he was hampered at Limerick earlier this month before finishing his race in eye-catching fashion. Connections are likely to have had this race in mind and he remains unexposed over this distance. His trainer has a very strong hand with Bear Creek, although he is 10lb higher than when scoring at Down Royal. Starford is also noted. |
A tight contest where PROPOSE is fancied to bounce back from his Royal Ascot disappointment. He failed to convince with his stamina that day but is well treated on his previous maiden win over 10f where he beat a trio of next time out winners. Kilmeaden was a touch disappointing on his handicap debut but he was well backed in a good race and is well treated on his best maiden form where he pulled clear with the future Queen's Vase winner. He can provide the biggest challenge ahead of hat trick seeker Starford who will find this his toughest test to date. |
Desmond Castle |
Bear Creek |
Propose |
Kilmeaden |
Starford |
67 |
2 |
-20.5 |
Propose |
null |
b |
c |
Frankel |
Prize Exhibit |
Showcasing |
3 |
63.5 |
90 |
null |
W M Lordan |
null |
A P OBrien |
Appeared not to stay down the field in a handicap at Ascot most recent; in good form prior; significant jockey booking; well treated on maiden win; go close if stamina holds up |
null |
95 |
9 |
5 |
-29.02 |
|
|
10 |
-9 |
105.49 |
362 |
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2 |
null |
3YO only |
19:50 |
Galway (IRE) |
28 Jul 2025 |
Gra Chocolates Handicap |
€12,000 |
1m 4f 84y |
Nh: good; flat: yielding |
null |
Weak |
DESMOND CASTLE has been a work in progress for some time and can now make the breakthrough. He ducked sharply left and unseated rider coming out of stalls last September and, while he has been finding his feet since, he was hampered at Limerick earlier this month before finishing his race in eye-catching fashion. Connections are likely to have had this race in mind and he remains unexposed over this distance. His trainer has a very strong hand with Bear Creek, although he is 10lb higher than when scoring at Down Royal. Starford is also noted. |
A tight contest where PROPOSE is fancied to bounce back from his Royal Ascot disappointment. He failed to convince with his stamina that day but is well treated on his previous maiden win over 10f where he beat a trio of next time out winners. Kilmeaden was a touch disappointing on his handicap debut but he was well backed in a good race and is well treated on his best maiden form where he pulled clear with the future Queen's Vase winner. He can provide the biggest challenge ahead of hat trick seeker Starford who will find this his toughest test to date. |
Desmond Castle |
Bear Creek |
Propose |
Kilmeaden |
Starford |
67 |
3 |
-47.0 |
Starford |
null |
b |
g |
Beckford |
Red Stars |
Manduro |
3 |
62.14 |
87 |
null |
C D Hayes |
null |
J P OBrien |
Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; well backed when landing a handicap by 4 1/4l off 74 over 10f at Roscommon last time; top course trainer; contender in hat trick bid |
null |
92 |
5 |
null |
null |
|
|
4 |
0 |
0.0 |
418 |
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3 |
null |
3YO only |
19:50 |
Galway (IRE) |
28 Jul 2025 |
Gra Chocolates Handicap |
€12,000 |
1m 4f 84y |
Nh: good; flat: yielding |
null |
Weak |
DESMOND CASTLE has been a work in progress for some time and can now make the breakthrough. He ducked sharply left and unseated rider coming out of stalls last September and, while he has been finding his feet since, he was hampered at Limerick earlier this month before finishing his race in eye-catching fashion. Connections are likely to have had this race in mind and he remains unexposed over this distance. His trainer has a very strong hand with Bear Creek, although he is 10lb higher than when scoring at Down Royal. Starford is also noted. |
A tight contest where PROPOSE is fancied to bounce back from his Royal Ascot disappointment. He failed to convince with his stamina that day but is well treated on his previous maiden win over 10f where he beat a trio of next time out winners. Kilmeaden was a touch disappointing on his handicap debut but he was well backed in a good race and is well treated on his best maiden form where he pulled clear with the future Queen's Vase winner. He can provide the biggest challenge ahead of hat trick seeker Starford who will find this his toughest test to date. |
Desmond Castle |
Bear Creek |
Propose |
Kilmeaden |
Starford |
67 |
9 |
-47.0 |
Bibe Mus |
FR |
bay |
g |
Camelot |
Josephine Bettany |
Dansili |
3 |
60.78 |
84 |
null |
R P Whelan |
null |
R OSullivan |
Won a 2yo race at Lyon Parilly over 10f by a head last time; bit to find off stiff looking mark on stable debut |
null |
81 |
0 |
null |
null |
|
|
11 |
-13 |
58.2 |
334 |
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4 |
null |
3YO only |
19:50 |
Galway (IRE) |
28 Jul 2025 |
Gra Chocolates Handicap |
€12,000 |
1m 4f 84y |
Nh: good; flat: yielding |
null |
Weak |
DESMOND CASTLE has been a work in progress for some time and can now make the breakthrough. He ducked sharply left and unseated rider coming out of stalls last September and, while he has been finding his feet since, he was hampered at Limerick earlier this month before finishing his race in eye-catching fashion. Connections are likely to have had this race in mind and he remains unexposed over this distance. His trainer has a very strong hand with Bear Creek, although he is 10lb higher than when scoring at Down Royal. Starford is also noted. |
A tight contest where PROPOSE is fancied to bounce back from his Royal Ascot disappointment. He failed to convince with his stamina that day but is well treated on his previous maiden win over 10f where he beat a trio of next time out winners. Kilmeaden was a touch disappointing on his handicap debut but he was well backed in a good race and is well treated on his best maiden form where he pulled clear with the future Queen's Vase winner. He can provide the biggest challenge ahead of hat trick seeker Starford who will find this his toughest test to date. |
Desmond Castle |
Bear Creek |
Propose |
Kilmeaden |
Starford |
67 |
5 |
32.4 |
Kilmeaden |
null |
b |
c |
Galileo |
Aegean Girl |
Henrythenavigator |
3 |
59.87 |
82 |
p |
P A Harnett |
5 |
Donnacha OBrien |
Below par fourth beaten 8l in a handicap over 1m5f at Down Royal latest; well backed that day; good mark on maiden win; can go well |
Wearing cheek pieces |
95 |
7 |
2 |
48.14 |
|
|
2 |
11 |
110.0 |
472 |
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5 |
null |
3YO only |
19:50 |
Galway (IRE) |
28 Jul 2025 |
Gra Chocolates Handicap |
€12,000 |
1m 4f 84y |
Nh: good; flat: yielding |
null |
Weak |
DESMOND CASTLE has been a work in progress for some time and can now make the breakthrough. He ducked sharply left and unseated rider coming out of stalls last September and, while he has been finding his feet since, he was hampered at Limerick earlier this month before finishing his race in eye-catching fashion. Connections are likely to have had this race in mind and he remains unexposed over this distance. His trainer has a very strong hand with Bear Creek, although he is 10lb higher than when scoring at Down Royal. Starford is also noted. |
A tight contest where PROPOSE is fancied to bounce back from his Royal Ascot disappointment. He failed to convince with his stamina that day but is well treated on his previous maiden win over 10f where he beat a trio of next time out winners. Kilmeaden was a touch disappointing on his handicap debut but he was well backed in a good race and is well treated on his best maiden form where he pulled clear with the future Queen's Vase winner. He can provide the biggest challenge ahead of hat trick seeker Starford who will find this his toughest test to date. |
Desmond Castle |
Bear Creek |
Propose |
Kilmeaden |
Starford |
67 |
8 |
32.4 |
Fortuna Vera |
null |
ch |
f |
Footstepsinthesand |
Alla Breve |
Dansili |
3 |
58.97 |
80 |
null |
M W Hassett |
3 |
J P OBrien |
Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; well backed when scored by 1 1/4l off 74 over 10f at Leopardstown three starts back; top course trainer; can win off current mark |
null |
90 |
5 |
null |
null |
|
|
5 |
0 |
0.0 |
376 |
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6 |
null |
3YO only |
19:50 |
Galway (IRE) |
28 Jul 2025 |
Gra Chocolates Handicap |
€12,000 |
1m 4f 84y |
Nh: good; flat: yielding |
null |
Weak |
DESMOND CASTLE has been a work in progress for some time and can now make the breakthrough. He ducked sharply left and unseated rider coming out of stalls last September and, while he has been finding his feet since, he was hampered at Limerick earlier this month before finishing his race in eye-catching fashion. Connections are likely to have had this race in mind and he remains unexposed over this distance. His trainer has a very strong hand with Bear Creek, although he is 10lb higher than when scoring at Down Royal. Starford is also noted. |
A tight contest where PROPOSE is fancied to bounce back from his Royal Ascot disappointment. He failed to convince with his stamina that day but is well treated on his previous maiden win over 10f where he beat a trio of next time out winners. Kilmeaden was a touch disappointing on his handicap debut but he was well backed in a good race and is well treated on his best maiden form where he pulled clear with the future Queen's Vase winner. He can provide the biggest challenge ahead of hat trick seeker Starford who will find this his toughest test to date. |
Desmond Castle |
Bear Creek |
Propose |
Kilmeaden |
Starford |
67 |
4 |
5.9 |
Dun An Oir |
null |
ch |
c |
Lope De Vega |
Yellowhammer |
Raven's Pass |
3 |
57.15 |
76 |
null |
S Foley |
null |
Mrs J Harrington |
Yard has won 3 of last 5 runnings of race; below par well beaten in a maiden over 10f at The Curragh latest; significant jockey booking; each way claims if stamina holds up on handicap debut |
null |
93 |
6 |
null |
null |
|
|
6 |
0 |
0.0 |
337 |
| 1530446 |
7 |
null |
3YO only |
19:50 |
Galway (IRE) |
28 Jul 2025 |
Gra Chocolates Handicap |
€12,000 |
1m 4f 84y |
Nh: good; flat: yielding |
null |
Weak |
DESMOND CASTLE has been a work in progress for some time and can now make the breakthrough. He ducked sharply left and unseated rider coming out of stalls last September and, while he has been finding his feet since, he was hampered at Limerick earlier this month before finishing his race in eye-catching fashion. Connections are likely to have had this race in mind and he remains unexposed over this distance. His trainer has a very strong hand with Bear Creek, although he is 10lb higher than when scoring at Down Royal. Starford is also noted. |
A tight contest where PROPOSE is fancied to bounce back from his Royal Ascot disappointment. He failed to convince with his stamina that day but is well treated on his previous maiden win over 10f where he beat a trio of next time out winners. Kilmeaden was a touch disappointing on his handicap debut but he was well backed in a good race and is well treated on his best maiden form where he pulled clear with the future Queen's Vase winner. He can provide the biggest challenge ahead of hat trick seeker Starford who will find this his toughest test to date. |
Desmond Castle |
Bear Creek |
Propose |
Kilmeaden |
Starford |
67 |
10 |
5.9 |
Desmond Castle |
null |
ch |
g |
Churchill |
Gussy Goose |
Danehill Dancer |
3 |
55.34 |
72 |
t1 |
D P McDonogh |
null |
J P OBrien |
Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; did not get a clear run beaten 2 1/2l off 72 over 11f at Limerick last time; top course trainer; tongue-tie first time; usually held up; doesn't look stable first string |
Wearing a tonguestrap for the first time |
91 |
2 |
3 |
-23.64 |
|
|
1 |
28 |
326.67 |
282 |
| 1530446 |
8 |
null |
3YO only |
19:50 |
Galway (IRE) |
28 Jul 2025 |
Gra Chocolates Handicap |
€12,000 |
1m 4f 84y |
Nh: good; flat: yielding |
null |
Weak |
DESMOND CASTLE has been a work in progress for some time and can now make the breakthrough. He ducked sharply left and unseated rider coming out of stalls last September and, while he has been finding his feet since, he was hampered at Limerick earlier this month before finishing his race in eye-catching fashion. Connections are likely to have had this race in mind and he remains unexposed over this distance. His trainer has a very strong hand with Bear Creek, although he is 10lb higher than when scoring at Down Royal. Starford is also noted. |
A tight contest where PROPOSE is fancied to bounce back from his Royal Ascot disappointment. He failed to convince with his stamina that day but is well treated on his previous maiden win over 10f where he beat a trio of next time out winners. Kilmeaden was a touch disappointing on his handicap debut but he was well backed in a good race and is well treated on his best maiden form where he pulled clear with the future Queen's Vase winner. He can provide the biggest challenge ahead of hat trick seeker Starford who will find this his toughest test to date. |
Desmond Castle |
Bear Creek |
Propose |
Kilmeaden |
Starford |
67 |
11 |
-100.0 |
Bear Creek |
GB |
b |
c |
Sottsass |
Sarvana |
Dubai Destination |
3 |
54.88 |
71 |
p |
D McMonagle |
null |
J P OBrien |
Yard has won 2 of last 10 runnings of race; ideally suited by trip when landing a handicap by 2l off 61 over 1m5f at Down Royal last time; top course trainer; chance |
Wearing cheek pieces |
90 |
4 |
4 |
-23.9 |
|
|
3 |
10 |
219.78 |
332 |
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9 |
null |
3YO only |
19:50 |
Galway (IRE) |
28 Jul 2025 |
Gra Chocolates Handicap |
€12,000 |
1m 4f 84y |
Nh: good; flat: yielding |
null |
Weak |
DESMOND CASTLE has been a work in progress for some time and can now make the breakthrough. He ducked sharply left and unseated rider coming out of stalls last September and, while he has been finding his feet since, he was hampered at Limerick earlier this month before finishing his race in eye-catching fashion. Connections are likely to have had this race in mind and he remains unexposed over this distance. His trainer has a very strong hand with Bear Creek, although he is 10lb higher than when scoring at Down Royal. Starford is also noted. |
A tight contest where PROPOSE is fancied to bounce back from his Royal Ascot disappointment. He failed to convince with his stamina that day but is well treated on his previous maiden win over 10f where he beat a trio of next time out winners. Kilmeaden was a touch disappointing on his handicap debut but he was well backed in a good race and is well treated on his best maiden form where he pulled clear with the future Queen's Vase winner. He can provide the biggest challenge ahead of hat trick seeker Starford who will find this his toughest test to date. |
Desmond Castle |
Bear Creek |
Propose |
Kilmeaden |
Starford |
67 |
7 |
-20.5 |
Miss Nifty |
null |
br |
f |
Far Above |
Neat 'n Nifty |
Dandy Man |
3 |
54.88 |
71 |
null |
R P Cleary |
null |
S Lavery |
Improved up in trip on stable debut for easy win benefitting from pace collapse scored by 4l off 60 over 10f at Naas penultimate start; third beaten 6l off 71 last time; bit to find on these terms |
null |
86 |
4 |
null |
null |
|
|
7 |
0 |
0.0 |
341 |
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10 |
null |
3YO only |
19:50 |
Galway (IRE) |
28 Jul 2025 |
Gra Chocolates Handicap |
€12,000 |
1m 4f 84y |
Nh: good; flat: yielding |
null |
Weak |
DESMOND CASTLE has been a work in progress for some time and can now make the breakthrough. He ducked sharply left and unseated rider coming out of stalls last September and, while he has been finding his feet since, he was hampered at Limerick earlier this month before finishing his race in eye-catching fashion. Connections are likely to have had this race in mind and he remains unexposed over this distance. His trainer has a very strong hand with Bear Creek, although he is 10lb higher than when scoring at Down Royal. Starford is also noted. |
A tight contest where PROPOSE is fancied to bounce back from his Royal Ascot disappointment. He failed to convince with his stamina that day but is well treated on his previous maiden win over 10f where he beat a trio of next time out winners. Kilmeaden was a touch disappointing on his handicap debut but he was well backed in a good race and is well treated on his best maiden form where he pulled clear with the future Queen's Vase winner. He can provide the biggest challenge ahead of hat trick seeker Starford who will find this his toughest test to date. |
Desmond Castle |
Bear Creek |
Propose |
Kilmeaden |
Starford |
67 |
1 |
58.9 |
Eagles Dream |
null |
b |
f |
Free Eagle |
Dream Day |
Oasis Dream |
3 |
53.98 |
69 |
p1 |
N M Crosse |
null |
J J Murphy |
Ran to form beaten 3/4l off 67 over 10f at Ballinrobe last time; cheekpieces first time; trainer in form; probably vulnerable in this grade |
Wearing cheek pieces for the first time |
91 |
5 |
1 |
120.27 |
|
|
8 |
0 |
0.0 |
366 |
| 1530446 |
11 |
null |
3YO only |
19:50 |
Galway (IRE) |
28 Jul 2025 |
Gra Chocolates Handicap |
€12,000 |
1m 4f 84y |
Nh: good; flat: yielding |
null |
Weak |
DESMOND CASTLE has been a work in progress for some time and can now make the breakthrough. He ducked sharply left and unseated rider coming out of stalls last September and, while he has been finding his feet since, he was hampered at Limerick earlier this month before finishing his race in eye-catching fashion. Connections are likely to have had this race in mind and he remains unexposed over this distance. His trainer has a very strong hand with Bear Creek, although he is 10lb higher than when scoring at Down Royal. Starford is also noted. |
A tight contest where PROPOSE is fancied to bounce back from his Royal Ascot disappointment. He failed to convince with his stamina that day but is well treated on his previous maiden win over 10f where he beat a trio of next time out winners. Kilmeaden was a touch disappointing on his handicap debut but he was well backed in a good race and is well treated on his best maiden form where he pulled clear with the future Queen's Vase winner. He can provide the biggest challenge ahead of hat trick seeker Starford who will find this his toughest test to date. |
Desmond Castle |
Bear Creek |
Propose |
Kilmeaden |
Starford |
67 |
6 |
58.9 |
Boyne Valley |
null |
b |
f |
Churchill |
Always Special |
Fastnet Rock |
3 |
53.98 |
69 |
null |
W Joyce |
3 |
M Mulvany |
Ran to form beaten 1/2l off 58 over 10f at Ballinrobe last time; needs to improve and stamina concerns up in trip |
null |
81 |
5 |
6 |
-72.57 |
|
|
9 |
0 |
0.0 |
252 |