17.07

1st

1

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Bella Isabella

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: D K Weld

Cork maiden winner (7f, good) last season went on to take third of eight in a Group 3 next time (7f, good); finished around 2l behind today's rival Mallavelly (third) when seventh of 20 in a 1m premier handicap here on her final start last term; well beaten on seasonal debut at Naas

8/1

10th

3

(10)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Bella Isabella

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Cork maiden winner (7f, good) last season went on to take third of eight in a Leopardstown Group 3 next time (7f, good); ran to her rating when seventh of 20 in a Leopardstown handicap on her final start last term (1m, good to yielding); needs a bit more.

12/1

7th

3

(17)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:40 Leopardstown

Bella Isabella

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Cork maiden winner; Group 3-placed over 7f at this venue at Leopardstown; out of the money on only handicap attempt; eased after receiving interference in a Listed event at Killarney.

20/1

6

(8)

13th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Sapphire Princess

9st 2lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ollie Sangster

Ex-Irish daughter of Kingman showed fair form when runner-up for her new yard at Ayr (6f) in August but she came in a well-held fourth on her AW debut at Southwell (7f) last month; she has the form to play a big part if back on song.

11/4

4th

7

(5)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

15:55 Southwell (AW)

Sapphire Princess

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ollie Sangster

Ex-Irish filly who hasn't really progressed but is proving consistent (2332); sold for 110,000gns from Juddmonte prior to running creditably at Ayr (6f, good to firm) most recently; returns to 7f for AW debut; good chance in this field.

9/4

8

(14)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

18:15 Killarney

Naoi

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Beaten favourite in two of her maidens but doesn't look overburdened for this handicap debut; unraced beyond 7f and has been showing plenty of speed, but she's bred to stay.

9/2

5

(2)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Down Royal

Naoi

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Beaten in the region of 4l in her first two races, the latest last week at the Curragh (6f) when failing to live up to market expectations; returns to 7f (bred for further) and remains of interest.

11/4

5

(2)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Down Royal

Naoi

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Beaten in the region of 4l in her first two races, the latest last week at the Curragh (6f) when failing to live up to market expectations; returns to 7f (bred for further) and remains of interest.

11/4

8

(3)

10th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Leopardstown

Temperance

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Kate McGivern

Breakthrough win came in Naas handicap (6f) in May but well held when upped in grade twice since; lots to find back in Group company and at 7f.

33/1

5th

6

(1)

25th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

18:10 Naas

Temperance

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Kate McGivern

Deserved her C&D handicap win last month after showing promise on several occasions; found wanting when taking a big jump in class, in a Group 3 C&D event eight days later.

8/1

6

(6)

18th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:33 Naas

Temperance

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Kate McGivern

Deserved her recent C&D handicap win after showing promise on several occasions; takes a massive jump in class here.

25/1

3

(5)

21st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 30y

17:55 Leopardstown

Lovely

9st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Diego Dias

Long-priced winner at Fairyhouse; not far behind Lady Pagasa when ninth of 16 at Naas on latest, so should not be ruled out.

8/1

9th

5

(15)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:46 Naas

Lovely

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Diego Dias

40-1 winner of a Fairyhouse 7f handicap in May and that's a bit of a standout; well held since, though it was a higher grade last time.

6/1

6th

17

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Leopardstown

Lovely

8st 11lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Diego Dias

Long-priced winner over 7f at Fairyhouse in May but well held off 5lb higher mark at Gowran since; tries a mile again but others look more likely.

16/1

2nd

6

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Spanish Temptress

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

Went up an aggregate 21lb for three handicap wins last season; seemed to be improving when second at Limerick in April, beaten only a nose; Curragh run eight days ago (17th of 19) was too bad to be true; 7-2 chance then, interesting to see if the market is prepared to overlook that showing.

13/2

17th

2

(5)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Spanish Temptress

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

Went up an aggregate 21lb for three handicap wins last season; continuing to improve, judged on Limerick second last month, beaten only a nose; has picked up another 2lb for that but still worth considering.

7/2

2nd

14

(12)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Spanish Temptress

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Richard John O’Brien

Went up a cumulative 21lb for three handicap wins last season; beaten 7.25l when third of 16 at Gowran on latest and dropped 1lb; has placed C&D form but may need a bit more help from the handicapper.

9/1

11th

4

(10)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Gowran Park

Ribean

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent, hampered and carried left over 6f out, soon bumped rival

10/1

11th

4

(10)

16th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Gowran Park

Ribean

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent, hampered and carried left over 6f out, soon bumped rival

10/1

7th

10

(10)

6th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Cork

Ribean

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

disputed lead, briefly led 2f out, weakened gradually from over 1f out

20/1

6

(2)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Midnight Horizon

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Left low-key maiden form behind when well backed for her handicap debut last week, making easy work of an extended 6f handicap at the Curragh; has gone up a stone and different ground this time.

4/1

6

(13)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:00 Curragh

Midnight Horizon

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

0-4; long odds and never threatened in maidens at 7f-10.5f on a variety of ground; best watched dropped back in trip for handicap debut.

16/1

9th

5

(21)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 90y

20:12 Cork

Not Simple

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

Won 7f handicap here last September (soft); failed to sustain progress afterwards but definite promise on last month's seasonal return at Gowran when never nearer fifth of 16 on similar ground; poor on only previous attempt at this trip but better ground could enable her to see it out.

10/1

5th

3

(1)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Not Simple

9st 13lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: James M Barrett

Won Cork handicap (7f, soft) last September; failed to sustain that progress in four subsequent outings, including on return at the Curragh 12 days ago; still 6lb above her winning mark.

25/1

9th

10

(5)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ms Olivia

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden was a close 2nd at Tipperary but not as good at Punchestown since, both over approx' 1m1f; has to rebound; seemed to handle AW on debut.

7/1

11

(17)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

17:18 Punchestown

Ms Olivia

9st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Gavin Cromwell

Nicely improved on second handicap run at Tipperary last month (1m1f, yielding), staying on well into second late on after racing away from the pace on the near side, having hung left; not a good draw but progressive and likely big player.

7/2

6

(11)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

16:37 Clonmel

Ms Olivia

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Showed little in maidens but built on moderate handicap debut at Tipperary (7.5f, good) to finish a 1.75l second, raised in trip back there last time (1m1f, yielding); hung left that day so can still improve and one of the likelier candidates.

5/1

9th

4

(6)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Shahada Ace

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Bolted up in 7.5f handicap at Tipperary last summer but has been disappointing since; prefers good ground; handicapper starting to relent.

14/1

9th

3

(15)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Shahada Ace

10st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Ran away with a 7.5f Tipperary handicap last August but wasn't as good raised 13lb at Bellewstown next time; soft ground wasn't ideal on recent Gowran return so more expected back on better ground here.

9/1

6th

12

(10)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:55 Gowran Park

Shahada Ace

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Ran away with a 7.5f Tipperary handicap last August but wasn't as good raised 13lb at Bellewstown next time; dropped 3lb on return but this ground is a question; yard going well.

12/1