Galway Race 8 - Rockshore Refreshingly Irish Race
UXMAL (4) Did well when 3rd last run at Limerick and taking on easier opposition. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Will try to take advantage of the draw. Deserves favouritism. TEED UP (3) Racing on a quick back up. Finished 3rd last start around here but facing stiffer opposition. Likely to get back. Looks value and a good place bet. GALILEO DAME (6) On a quick turnaround. Came in 10th last run at the track. Expecting improvement here but competing in a higher grade. Displays very good closing speed. Large claim helps. Among the major players. COUNTING COUP (1) Came in 4th last run at Roscommon but matched against less formidable competition. Gets a favourable draw. Meeting a good field and you can take on trust.

Jockey: Leigh Roche
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Came in 4th last run at Roscommon but competing at a lower grade. Gets the perfect draw. Place at best.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 30/06/2026 | - | 1 | $49,998.00 | Roscommon | 2429m | GOOD | Leigh Roche | 62.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 8.69L | $23.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/06/2026 | - | 4UP MDN | $11,002.00 | Down Royal | 2603m | SOFT | Nathan Crosse | 61.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3L | $26.00 |
| 6/15 | 12/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Sligo | 3572m | GD(GD/YD PL) | R W Barron | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 31.75L | $4.50 |

Jockey: Shane Foley
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up after a break. Moderate showing when 11th last start at Cork. Shows good early pace. Shane Foley takes the reins today. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 89 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 03/05/2026 | - | Premier Handicap | $49,998.00 | Cork | 2441m | SOFT | Scott Mccullagh | 61.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 18.6L | $34.00 |
| 9/11 | 30/03/2026 | - | 4UP HCP | $25,000.00 | Navan | 2816m | HEAVY | Shane Foley | 62.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 39.05L | $15.00 |
| 8/12 | 21/10/2025 | - | Q.R. | $20,000.00 | Curragh | 2414m | HEAVY | Harry Swan | 76.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 12.3L | $13.00 |
| 8/11 | 22/09/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $45,001.00 | Listowel | 2226m | HEAVY | Shane Foley | 63.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 15L | $23.00 |
| 1/7 | 01/08/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $18,500.00 | Galway | 2829m | SOFT | K G Kennedy | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5L | $3.50 |
| 10/13 | 04/06/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $49,998.00 | Curragh | 2816m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 58.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 16.95L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/04/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $14,501.00 | Gowran Park | 2816m | SOFT | Shane Foley | 61.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.25L | $6.50 |
| 14/17 | 03/11/2024 | - | Listed | $40,000.00 | Curragh | 2414m | SOFT | S T Mccullagh | 60.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 32.5L | $61.00 |
| 7/11 | 20/10/2024 | - | Premier Handicap | $45,001.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | HEAVY | K G Kennedy | 61kg | - | - | 11 |
| 6.4L | $18.00 |
| 21/30 | 29/09/2024 | - | 0-110 | $579,001.00 | Curragh | 3374m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 61.5kg | - | - | 15 |
| 28.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/12 | 23/08/2024 | - | Flat | $45,001.00 | Killarney | 2889m | SOFT | Shane Foley | 64.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 10.15L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 02/08/2024 | - | Flat | $18,500.00 | Galway | 2829m | SOFT | Shane Foley | 59.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 23/06/2023 | - | Listed | $0.00 | Down Royal | 3257m | GOOD | S T Mccullagh | 59.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $1.80 |
| 1/12 | 04/06/2023 | - | Q.R. | $0.00 | Listowel | 2606m | GOOD | Barry Oneill | 72kg | - | - | 11 |
| - | $1.83 |
| 1/7 | 16/05/2023 | - | $0.00 | Killarney | 2856m | GOOD | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.25L | $2.10 | |
| 2/10 | 20/04/2023 | - | $0.00 | Tipperary | 2505m | SOFT | Shane Foley | 64kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.00 | |
| 2/5 | 29/03/2023 | - | Flat | $14,500.00 | Navan | 2816m | HEAVY | Shane Foley | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.5L | $4.33 |
| 9/20 | 06/11/2022 | - | Flat | $90,001.00 | Naas | 3242m | HEAVY | Ronan P Whelan | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 13.1L | $61.00 |
| 10/12 | 23/10/2022 | - | 1 | $55,001.00 | Curragh | 3218m | SOFT | S T Mccullagh | 61.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 31.75L | $34.00 |
| 7/30 | 25/09/2022 | - | Flat | $579,000.00 | Curragh | 3332m | YD(GD/YD PL) | Shane Foley | 58.5kg | - | - | 19 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Ronan Whelan
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
On a quick back up. Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last start at the track but competing in a more challenging class. Expected to settle towards the tail. Worth a serious look.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/20 | 27/07/2026 | - | Q.R. | $109,998.00 | Galway | 3382m | GOOD | Barry Thomas Stone | 69.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 1.25L | $15.00 |
| 14/24 | 01/05/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $20,000.00 | Punchestown | 3259m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 75kg | - | - | 0 |
| 41.3L | $67.00 |
| 12/17 | 08/03/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $25,000.00 | Naas | 3831m | SOFT | Ricky A Doyle | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 64.25L | $67.00 |
| 12/14 | 14/02/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Gowran Park | 4059m | HEAVY | Ricky A Doyle | 77kg | - | - | 0 |
| 65.9L | $29.00 |
| 10/16 | 29/12/2025 | - | 0-150 | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 4117m | GOOD | Conor Clarke | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 19.45L | $29.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/11/2025 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Fairyhouse | 3218m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 67.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.25L | $23.00 |
| 3/15 | 19/10/2025 | - | Premier Handicap | $45,001.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | HEAVY | Ronan P Whelan | 60.5kg | - | - | 16 |
| 4L | $51.00 |
| 10/11 | 11/09/2025 | - | 4UP HCP | $15,999.00 | Clonmel | 3350m | SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 62.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 15L | $12.00 |
| 4/19 | 02/08/2025 | - | Listed | $109,998.00 | Galway | 4524m | GOOD | Conor Clarke | 66.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 3.25L | $9.00 |
| 1/18 | 30/07/2025 | - | 3yo+ | $18,001.00 | Galway | 3319m | SOFT | Ronan P Whelan | 62.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 9/10 | 09/05/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $15,000.00 | Ballinrobe | 2598m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 63.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 14.55L | $11.00 |
| 11/13 | 21/10/2024 | - | 3UP HCP | $11,500.00 | Gowran Park | 2381m | SOFT | Conor Clarke | 62.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/09/2024 | - | Premier Handicap | $45,001.00 | Listowel | 2414m | GOOD | Gavin Ryan | 58.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 15.85L | $26.00 |
| 10/13 | 27/08/2024 | - | Q.R. | $16,000.00 | Bellewstown | 3520m | GOOD | F J Gillen | 74kg | - | - | 11 |
| 12.55L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 17/08/2024 | - | Flat | $16,000.00 | Tramore | 3291m | SOFT | Michael Osullivan | 65.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 19.35L | $26.00 |
| 13/18 | 03/08/2024 | - | Listed | $110,000.00 | Galway | 4524m | SOFT | Donagh Meyler | 68.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 84.75L | $14.00 |
| 12/20 | 29/07/2024 | - | Q.R. | $110,000.00 | Galway | 3382m | GOOD | J L Gleeson | 73.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 24.55L | $8.00 |
| 9/11 | 17/05/2024 | - | Flat | $21,001.00 | Leopardstown | 2414m | GOOD | Anna Mcguinness | 65.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 19.05L | $17.00 |
| 11/16 | 27/04/2024 | - | Flat | $15,500.00 | Navan | 2615m | GOOD | N G Mccullagh | 64.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 11.75L | $29.00 |
| 11/16 | 15/10/2023 | - | Premier Handicap | $0.00 | Naas | 3247m | SOFT | Ben Martin Coen | 63.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $14.00 |

Jockey: J M Sheridan
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Honest race when 3rd last run at Limerick and competing in a lower grade. Has early speed and positions nicely. Has a good draw. Smart type.
Last Starts 42 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 | 19/06/2026 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Limerick | 2478m | SOFT | Nathan Crosse | 61.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/11/2025 | - | Group 3 | $60,000.00 | Curragh | 3284m | HEAVY | M W Hassett | 61.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 25.5L | $5.00 |
| 7/7 | 19/07/2025 | - | Group 2 | $119,999.00 | Curragh | 2830m | GOOD | Mikey Sheehy | 62.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 7.05L | $21.00 |
| 1/9 | 22/06/2024 | - | Conditions Race | $108,207.00 | Ascot | 4355m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 59kg | - | 4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4 | 6 |
| 5L | $3.00 |
| 1/4 | 14/05/2024 | - | Flat | $15,000.00 | Killarney | 2856m | SOFT | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 62.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.25L | $2.40 |
| 2/8 | 29/09/2023 | - | $0.00 | Saint Cloud | 2800m | GOOD | Stephane Pasquier | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 | |
| 1/7 | 13/09/2023 | - | $0.00 | Tramore | 3219m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 66kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7L | $3.10 | |
| 2/12 | 06/09/2023 | - | $0.00 | Gowran Park | 2779m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | - | - | 12 |
| 2.75L | $3.90 | |
| 4/13 | 17/08/2023 | - | Ladies | $0.00 | Tramore | 3218m | GOOD | Aine Oconnor | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 8L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 19/10/2022 | - | Flat | $12,001.00 | Navan | 2816m | HEAVY | Declan Mcdonogh | 61kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.75L | $6.50 |
| 4/13 | 14/10/2021 | - | $16,500.00 | Curragh | 1810m | SOFT | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 12L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Billy Lee
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Odds of $34.00 and average at best when 7th last start at Ballinrobe and facing a stronger group of contenders. Suited by the weight drop. Seems very unlikely.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 20/07/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Ballinrobe | 2578m | GOOD/YIELD | Billy Lee | 61.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 10.6L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 07/07/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $11,002.00 | Tramore | 2414m | GOOD | Billy Lee | 61.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 8.05L | $15.00 |
| 9/13 | 26/06/2026 | - | 3yo+ | $100.00 | Curragh | 2414m | GD/FM(GD PL) | Graham Atkinson | 77.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11.25L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 30/05/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $25,000.00 | Listowel | 4718m | SOFT | Calum Hogan | 69.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 42.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/15 | 10/05/2026 | - | Div 2 | $12,000.00 | Cork | 3867m | GOOD | Daniel King | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 12.75L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/04/2026 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE | $15,000.00 | Limerick | 4315m | SOFT | Calum Hogan | 61kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2.25L | $6.00 |
| 99/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | 5UP HCP CHASE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 3939m | SOFT | Daniel King | 71.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 03/01/2026 | - | 5UP BEGINNERS CHASE | $12,501.00 | Cork | 4023m | SOFT | Daniel King | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 1.25L | $13.00 |
| 7/12 | 29/12/2025 | - | 4UP NOV HCP CHASE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 4535m | SOFT | Daniel King | 70.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 47.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/15 | 27/11/2025 | - | 4UP HCP CHASE | $11,499.00 | Thurles | 4425m | GOOD | Daniel King | 71kg | - | - | 0 |
| 16.8L | $17.00 |
| 9/11 | 20/11/2025 | - | 4UP CHASE | $15,000.00 | Thurles | 4425m | SOFT | Daniel King | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 30L | $151.00 |
| 4/6 | 05/10/2025 | - | 4UP CHASE | $11,002.00 | Killarney | 4718m | SOFT | Phillip Enright | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 33.5L | $10.00 |
| 9/15 | 17/07/2025 | - | 4UP HCP HURDLE FINAL | $25,000.00 | Killarney | 4101m | SOFT | Daniel King | 70kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.85L | $17.00 |
| 9/15 | 03/07/2025 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Tipperary | 4105m | GOOD | Daniel King | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.7L | $13.00 |
| 6/7 | 20/04/2025 | - | 4UP HURDLE | $16,998.00 | Cork | 3218m | SOFT | Daniel King | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 20.25L | $201.00 |
| 99/23 | 22/02/2025 | - | Hurdle | $11,499.00 | Fairyhouse | 4023m | SOFT | Sean Flanagan | 74kg | - | - | 0 |
| 999L | $13.00 |
| 1/15 | 29/12/2024 | - | In Memory Of Andrew McNamara | $12,499.00 | Limerick | 3822m | SOFT | Daniel King | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 6.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/16 | 30/09/2024 | - | 80-102 | $10,501.00 | Roscommon | 3140m | SOFT | Philip Enright | 74.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 17.75L | $18.00 |
| 8/20 | 09/09/2024 | - | Hurdle | $13,000.00 | Galway | 3364m | GOOD | Philip Enright | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 21L | $301.00 |
| 9/14 | 24/08/2024 | - | 4UP MDN HURDLE | $10,501.00 | Killarney | 3310m | GOOD | Daniel King | 72kg | - | - | 0 |
| 40.25L | $251.00 |

Jockey: Julian Pietropaolo
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Backing up quickly for this race. Started $8.50 and ran 10th last run at this track. Expecting improvement here but up against stronger competition. Good prospects.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20 | 27/07/2026 | - | Q.R. | $109,998.00 | Galway | 3382m | GOOD | B Oneill | 75kg | - | - | 5 |
| 9.85L | $8.50 |
| 7/9 | 08/07/2026 | - | Fillies' & Mares' Group 3 | $70,002.00 | Fairyhouse | 2798m | GOOD | Scott Mccullagh | 61.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 10.05L | $9.50 |
| 7/20 | 16/06/2026 | - | Heritage Handicap | $118,044.00 | Ascot | 4014m | GOOD | Colin Keane | 60kg | - | - | 20 |
| 4.4L | $15.00 |
| 4/15 | 08/05/2026 | - | Heritage Handicap | $167,229.00 | Chester | 3749m | GOOD | Ryan L Moore | 56.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/11 | 30/03/2026 | - | 4UP HCP | $25,000.00 | Navan | 2816m | HEAVY | J M Sheridan | 59kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1L | $4.00 |
| 1/10 | 28/02/2026 | - | 4yo+ | $12,000.00 | Navan | 3218m | HEAVY | J J Slevin | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 11L | $1.67 |
| 10/18 | 01/02/2026 | - | Listed | $99,999.00 | Leopardstown | 3621m | HEAVY | J J Slevin | 75.5kg | - | - | 0 |
| 15.2L | $21.00 |
| 2/18 | 27/12/2025 | - | 4UP MARES MDN HURDLE | $12,000.00 | Limerick | 4023m | HEAVY | Aidan Kelly | 73kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.5L | $2.50 |
| 14/15 | 02/11/2025 | - | Listed | $49,998.00 | Curragh | 2414m | HEAVY | N G Mccullagh | 58kg | - | - | 15 |
| 31.75L | $26.00 |
| 12/16 | 12/10/2025 | - | Fillies' & Mares' Listed | $49,998.00 | Naas | 2414m | SOFT | J M Sheridan | 60.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 23.45L | $19.00 |
| 13/15 | 09/09/2025 | - | Fillies' & Mares' Listed | $52,499.00 | Galway | 2414m | SOFT | Mikey Sheehy | 61.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 14.95L | $12.00 |
| 6/23 | 13/03/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $103,288.00 | Cheltenham | 3382m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 67.5kg | - | 7-14-13-13-8-6-6 | 0 |
| 11.55L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 01/02/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $150,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | SOFT | J J Slevin | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 0.75L | $17.00 |
| 2/16 | 27/12/2024 | - | 3Y MDN HDL | $15,000.00 | Leopardstown | 3218m | GOOD | J J Slevin | 67kg | - | - | 0 |
| 2L | $2.90 |
| 2/17 | 03/11/2024 | - | Listed | $40,000.00 | Curragh | 2414m | SOFT | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 56kg | - | - | 18 |
| 5L | $6.50 |
| 2/16 | 13/10/2024 | - | Fillies' And Mares' Listed | $50,000.00 | Naas | 2408m | SOFT | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4L | $6.00 |
| 6/15 | 10/09/2024 | - | Fillies' & Mares' Listed | $52,501.00 | Galway | 2414m | SOFT | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.2L | $5.50 |
| 10/14 | 20/07/2024 | - | Fillies' Group 1 | $495,000.00 | Curragh | 2414m | GOOD | Dylan Browne Mcmonagle | 58kg | - | - | 14 |
| 11.25L | $31.00 |
| 2/14 | 03/06/2024 | - | Flat | $193,000.00 | Gowran Park | 1901m | GOOD | Declan Mcdonogh | 55kg | - | - | 14 |
| 2.75L | $4.50 |
| 4/6 | 08/05/2024 | - | Fillies' Listed | $118,044.00 | Chester | 2281m | GOOD | William T Buick | 58kg | - | 6-6-6-6-6-6-6-6 | 6 |
| 2.45L | $2.90 |