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Galmont Hotel & The Galway Bay Hotel Novice Hurdle

Galway · 17:10 · Monday, 27 July 2026 · 2m130y · Good

🤖 AI race preview

The race is likely to settle in a steady tempo with early leaders expected from horses with strong recent starts, particularly Witches Familiar and Carmels Phoenix, both having shown clear progression in their hurdle debuts and possessing solid RPRs and recent form. Witches Familiar stands out as the most consistent performer, having won on hurdling debut at Ballinrobe and maintaining a strong RPR of 132 despite a recent soft ground run, with a stable record of success in the event over the past five seasons and a half-sister to a top-tier staying hurdler. The main dangers are Mino Des Mottes, who has shown flashes of brilliance at Punchestown and Bellewstown despite a costly loss at Cork, and Munsif, who has been a beaten favourite in two recent events and is rated 4lb higher than stablemate Dawn Coming, making him a potential late threat. Carmels Phoenix, making his first appearance over hurdles, offers a sharp each-way appeal with a strong flat record and a promising start at Kilbeggan, while Arouet and Tex Amare are notable for their recent performances on the Flat and potential to challenge in the middle.

Written by our AI before the off from form, ratings and conditions — neutral analysis, not a betting recommendation. How we build verdicts.

🏁 Result

1Witches Familiar (FR) Paul Townend2.62
2Mino Des Mottes (FR) Jack Kennedy9.00
3Arouet (FR) Daniel King8.00
4Dawn Coming (IRE) Darragh OKeeffe26
5William F Browne (IRE) Danny Gilligan301
6Mento (FR) Donagh Meyler67

Settled from official results.

AI top 3 (before the off)

🥇Carmels Phoenix
🥈Mino Des Mottes
🥉Dawn Coming

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