Galway 7:11 Result

Smallcraftwarning is the clear form horse in this competitive handicap chase. His recent figures 204051 show a horse in career-best form, culminating in a win last time out, and crucially he ran again just 3 days ago - suggesting a yard in flying form and a horse that's fit, sharp and ready to go again quickly, often a positive angle when they bounce back fresh. Carrying only 149lbs off an OR of 97, he looks competitively weighted against the likes of Tullybeg and Brandt who carry more weight for similar or lower marks. The tongue-tie is already fitted and clearly working given the recent upturn in form. John Patrick Ryan is in good form and won't be sending one out again so soon without confidence. The stiffer test at 2m6f on yielding ground should suit a battle-hardened stayer showing improvement. Rivals like Tullybeg (114 OR) and Brandt/Tonaghneave Well (113 OR) hold higher marks but their recent form is patchy - Brandt hasn't scored since well back and is running over fences after a break, while Tonaghneave Well's step up in trip is unproven. Tell Us This also has claims with a solid recent second in a hot line, but the balance of recent-form momentum plus fair weight favours Smallcraftwarning as the value play in a wide-open contest.