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Galway · 17:05 · Wednesday, 29 July 2026 · 2m6f · Good

🤖 AI race preview

A slow-to-mid tempo is expected with early leaders likely to come from the front-runners or those with recent ground advantage, such as De Jour En Jour, who placed second in a 2m4f auction hurdle final at Punchestown and has shown staying ability on good-to-yielding tracks; his 124 RPR and 115 OFR suggest he is well-structured for the distance and may make appeal from a solid position. Jeroboam Machin, making his first appearance in a hurdle, stands out with a recent fourth in a 2m6f over good ground, despite being hampered early, and his 124 RPR and 166lbs carry weight, though his lack of hurdle experience and headgear change present a risk. The main dangers are Shoda, who has shown consistency in flat races but lacks hurdle progression and has weakened in recent runs, and Mr Hollywood, who has performed well in flat conditions and may struggle with the jump pattern; both are each-way players at the forecast price.

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

🏁 Result

1Mr Hollywood (IRE) Brian Hayes3.00
2Jeroboam Machin (FR) Donagh Meyler11
3Al Arrivee (FR) Mr P W Mullins4.00
4Killowen House (IRE) Jack G Gilligan41
5Dad Sez (IRE) Jack Kennedy17
6Excessivebehaviour (FR) Mark Walsh41

Settled from official results.

AI top 3 (before the off)

🥇Mr Hollywood
🥈De Jour En Jour
🥉Minella Post

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