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Guinness Beginners Chase

Galway · 17:30 · Friday, 31 July 2026 · 2m6f111y · Good To Yielding

🤖 AI race preview

The race is likely to be contested at a moderate tempo with Vicar Street emerging as the most compelling option on form, having finished second in a Galway class race just months ago with a strong run-in and consistent performance under pressure, supported by a solid RPR of 126 and a recent 2nd in a Punchestown contest where he led and maintained composure. His trainer, W P Mullins, has a 20% win rate in the last 14 days, and his recent run at Punchestown where he stayed prominent and went clear in the run-in suggests he can handle the yielding ground and maintain position under pressure. Mickie Angel presents the main danger as a first-time chaser with a strong record in soft-to-heavy conditions and a recent second in a Wexford event, while Talk In The Park, despite a pulled-up run, has chasing experience and a solid RPR of 125, making him a potential value each-way player 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

1Vicar Street (IRE) Harry Cobden2.62
2Ocastle Des Mottes (FR) Paul Townend4.50
3Mickie Angel (IRE) Darragh OKeeffe8.50
4Ballystone (IRE) Alex Harvey6.00
5Talk In The Park (IRE) Keith Donoghue5.00
6Themanintheanorak (IRE) Alan OSullivan13

Settled from official results.

AI top 3 (before the off)

🥇Vicar Street
🥈Ocastle Des Mottes
🥉Mickie Angel

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