August 18 / 20.05 Killarney

20.05

Yielding

Celtic Steps (Q.R.) Race

  • Prize money: £7436.97
  • 2m 0f 180y
  • 10 runners
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Celtic Steps (Q.R.) Race

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

15/8 (Won)

  • Win: £1.60
  • Place: £1.02

Form: /21/5- BF

Last run: 429 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Second runner for the Emmet Mullins' yard; Irish Cesarewitch winner in 2020 and good fifth in Ascot Stakes on sole Flat start last year; classy jumper but only midfield on recent return to action in Galway Plate; big chance and Patrick Mullins booked.
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18

15th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

4m 2f 74y

Class 1

17:15 Aintree

Cape Gentleman

10st 8lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Initial promise as a novice (October 2021) has not been fulfilled; probably best run since when staying on in the 3m Kerry National last September only to fall at the last; unraced beyond that distance; changed hands and left Emmet Mullins before penultimate start; latest was a step back in the right direction but he has a lot to prove.

100/1

4th

1

8th Feb 2023

Soft

2m 7f 124y

13:45 Fairyhouse

Cape Gentleman

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Seven-time winner, including twice fences; scored on the Flat last summer; left Emmet Mullins after a hurdles run at Thurles in October; down the field in the Pertemps qualifier at Leopardstown on first start for this stable; form has become erratic but merits respect in this company.

11/2

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15/2

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 121/41

Last run: 178 days

W: 11st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Versatile 8yo came back to form when landing a 2m conditions race at Dundalk in February and following month good second in handicap chase at Leopardstown; long absence since a slight concern but has run well fresh and has to be respected from a yard going so well, although has bit to find with some of these at the weights.
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6th

3

14th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 116y

16:47 Clonmel

Jerandme

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Not heavily raced for his age with eight wins between all disciplines; was runner-up in a C&D claimer when last seen over hurdles and had one solid AW Flat run since; can go well fresh and is one to consider.

4/1

2nd

1

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

14:15 Clonmel

Jerandme

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Eight wins in all codes and in varying ground conditions; not a bad debut run for this yard over hurdles and on the Flat since; is respected in this company.

6/1

7th

1

(14)

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:24 Down Royal

Jerandme

10st 0lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Veteran won this race for Noel Meade five years ago off 81 and last win came on Dundalk AW in February 2022; fair AW form last winter for the late Kevin Prendergast, reappearing for current yard when placed in 2m5f Sligo handicap hurdle last month; retains enthusiasm so can't be ruled out; first-time tongue-tie.

12/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1

Last run: 93 days

W: 11st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Smart hurdler/chaser on his day, whose on Flat run came when winning Sligo maiden in May; bit disappointing in Galway Plate but entitled to plenty of respect back on the level.
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2nd

4

(2)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

The Shunter

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Emmet Mullins

Useful jumper has won twice on the Flat, the last being the 2023 Cesarewitch; didn't get the clearest passage when beaten 11l in this year's renewal; handles this ground and can run well.

12/1

2nd

4

(2)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

The Shunter

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Emmet Mullins

Useful jumper has won twice on the Flat, the last being the 2023 Cesarewitch; didn't get the clearest passage when beaten 11l in this year's renewal; handles this ground and can run well.

12/1

Form: /2391-

Last run: 326 days

W: 11st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo tried in good company last year before ending his campaign (having been gelded) by running away with a Curragh maiden in September; likely has a lot more to offer but belated seasonal return and first-time tongue tie a slight concern.
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4th

12

(2)

25th Sep 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 124y

16:15 Curragh

Ruling

9st 7lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield, pushed along 5f out, good headway towards far side when bit short of room and switched left over 2f out, soon tracked leaders, ridden and went third 1f out, weakened final 110yds

22/1

4th

3

(5)

18th Aug 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 180y

20:05 Killarney

Ruling

11st 11lb

J: Mr T Hamilton

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

held up in behind leaders, headway and went third over 3f out, switched right from 3f out, ridden to challenge under 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, lost third final 110yds

2/1

Form: 1

Last run: 74 days

W: 11st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shock winner of similar Listowel contest under today's rider in June before following up over hurdles at Kilbeggan; held in handicap hurdles since, stiff looking task here.
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5th

1

(6)

18th Aug 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 180y

20:05 Killarney

Dark Spark

11st 11lb

J: Miss A L Fitzgibbon

T: Michael Winters

slowly away, lost many lengths start, soon recovered in rear, minor headway after 3f, soon midfield, pressed leaders and pushed along when raced wide over 3f out, soon outpaced and no impression

14/1

150/1

Form: 300-90

Last run: 134 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Regressive hurdler of late, previous Flat form poor; easily passed over.
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11th

12

(5)

30th Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 5f 29y

16:25 Sligo

Dixon Line

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Precious little over hurdles of late although did run well in a couple of late-season Flat handicaps last year off this lowly mark.

25/1

3

6th Mar 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:40 Leopardstown

Dixon Line

11st 12lb

J: Alan King

T: Adrian Sexton

Rated only 80 and has a mountain to climb; 13th at Wexford yesterday.

200/1

13th

17

5th Mar 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:50 Wexford

Dixon Line

10st 0lb

J: Alan King

T: Adrian Sexton

midfield

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Maiden jumper faces mammoth task on belated Flat debut.
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10th

14

29th Sep 2022

Good

2m 3f 198y

13:15 Clonmel

Sani Pass

10st 6lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Ray Hackett

always towards rear, pushed along after 5 out, ridden and no impression before 3 out, tailed off

22/1

12th

3

(11)

6th Sep 2022

Yielding

1m 4f 42y

19:40 Galway

Sani Pass

9st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ray Hackett

always towards rear, pushed along under 5f out, ridden and no impression from under 3f out

100/1

7th

10

(7)

18th Aug 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 180y

20:05 Killarney

Sani Pass

10st 13lb

J: Miss A B O’Connor

T: Ray Hackett

dwelt start, soon towards rear of midfield, dropped to rear before halfway, detached when pushed along alone towards far side from over 3f out, minor headway when ridden over 2f out, made no impression

100/1

150/1

Form: 87/9-9

Last run: 7 days

W: 11st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Poor sort under both codes, easily overlooked.
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16th

5

4th May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Punchestown

Balaclava

12st 0lb

J: Ms N Di Brita

T: D J Bunyan

Tailed off in amateur riders' Derby at the Curragh 6 months ago; shown little in recent years.

50/1

16th

5

4th May 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Punchestown

Balaclava

12st 0lb

J: Ms N Di Brita

T: D J Bunyan

Tailed off in amateur riders' Derby at the Curragh 6 months ago; shown little in recent years.

50/1

7th

6

(5)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:07 Curragh

Balaclava

11st 4lb

J: Ms M Kelly

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

dwelt start, midfield

200/1

Form: /3161- C

Last run: 406 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won 3 times for Ger Lyons, including 1m5f handicap at Leopardstown last summer, his last start on the Flat; not as good a hurdler but has been running consistently of late; every chance if he can run to his rating of last year.
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7

(4)

29th Jul 2024

Soft

2m 0f 179y

19:10 Galway

Chiricahua

11st 9lb

J: Mr J W Hendrick

T: Paul Nolan

Useful Flat form for Ger Lyons in 2021, winning three times; generally disappointing over jumps; tailed off on return to Flat at Killarney 13 days ago.

66/1

7th

3

(11)

16th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:45 Killarney

Chiricahua

10st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul Nolan

Decent Flat handicapper, three wins include C&D conditions event and Leopardstown handicap off 90 in 2021; hasn't hit the heights expected of over hurdles and faller on chase debut when last seen over 14 months ago.

16/1

1

1st May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 150y

15:20 Down Royal

Chiricahua

11st 12lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Paul Nolan

prominent, pushed along after 3 out, disputing third when fell 2 out

10/1

Form: 677-65

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 39

Form & Verdict
Poor sort, no apparent chance.
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13

(5)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:58 Leopardstown

Patrick Joseph

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: D Broad

Long standing dual-purpose maiden; best Flat form on AW; veteran is 0-26 on turf on the Flat; beaten 33l when last seen over 16.5f at Clonmel; lacks a recent run and hard to fancy.

50/1

13

(5)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:58 Leopardstown

Patrick Joseph

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: D Broad

Long standing dual-purpose maiden; best Flat form on AW; veteran is 0-26 on turf on the Flat; beaten 33l when last seen over 16.5f at Clonmel; lacks a recent run and hard to fancy.

50/1

13th

13

(3)

5th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 144y

19:15 Clonmel

Patrick Joseph

10st 12lb

J: Miss R Hogan

T: D Broad

49-race maiden and well held in both runs this year.

50/1

Non-runners

Chiricahua, Patrick Joseph

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €7.20
Straight Forecast €6.07
Trifecta €20.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ruling

POSTDATA:

Chiricahua

The Irish Sun:

The Shunter