May 24 / 16.15 Curragh

16.15

Good

QuinnBet Emerald Mile Handicap (Premier Handicap)

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 18 runners
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QuinnBet Emerald Mile Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

12/1

Form: 76044- CD

Last run: 266 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Ran well in some hot handicaps last year, most recently fourth of 24 in the Irish Cambridgeshire over C&D last August (1m, good; won that race in 2023), keeping on well and briefly short of room; might need the run but versatile ground-wise; contender.
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3rd

7

(11)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Coeur Dor

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Four-time winner but not since Irish Cambridgeshire win of 2024; definite encouragement on second start back off reduced mark without quite staying this trip at Leopardstown; blinkers now replace visor and now 11lb below career-high mark but stamina remains a concern at this trip.

10/1

6th

2

(11)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:32 Leopardstown

Coeur Dor

10st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: D K Weld

Four-time winner; on a long losing sequence; towards the rear on seasonal debut at the Curragh; now 9lb below career-high mark but needs to show a spark of revival.

14/1

16th

7

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Coeur Dor

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Smart sort is only 4-29 but has run well in defeat many times in quality races including when beaten 2.5l into fourth over C&D off 95 in October; this ground could be a bit too testing for him on return but the veteran could still go well.

25/1

Form: 55-416 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Fourth behind Orandi in the Lincoln on return; produced career-best when comfortably winning over C&D (soft) 13 days later off 90; made little impression at Gowran (7f, heavy) on latest but has a chance if she can bounce back.
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5

(7)

20th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Indigo Five

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

Three-time winner at this venue in handicaps at 7f-1m on good and soft ground; saw out 1m2f well when a 1.5l second over C&D in the Northfields premier handicap last season; just missed black type when fourth in a Listed at Navan (1m, good) on penultimate; rated 94 so unlikely winner but could challenge for a place.

16/1

8th

2

(1)

29th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Indigo Five

10st 0lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: John James Feane

Last year's winner off 76; Good runs here include second in a premier handicap last September (1m2f, good); easily won from a 5lb lower mark here in March (1m, soft); outran odds of 66-1 in a Navan Listed event when 3.25l fourth of 12 last time; likeable sort.

14/1

4th

3

(11)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

15:55 Navan

Indigo Five

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

Fourth in the Lincoln on return; produced career-best when easily winning Curragh handicap (1m, soft) next time off 90; made little impression in two handicap starts since, although had a troubled passage on latest; tall order in this company.

25/1

Form: 06177- CD

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Record of 4-20, including over C&D in the summer of 2023; won over this trip at Dundalk in October but weakened out of things quickly in two subsequent AW runs; finished fifth in this race last year, beaten 2.5l; now 1lb lower on return.
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13th

3

(15)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Blues Emperor

9st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Five wins for Johnny Murtagh; signs of a return to form when fourth of 17 here on latest; now 10lb below his last winning mark; one for the short list.

14/1

4th

3

(7)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Blues Emperor

9st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Five wins for Johnny Murtagh but huge odds in three handicap runs for new stable and didn't run well enough to suggest he's well handicapped.

100/1

16th

15

(17)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Blues Emperor

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Five wins for Johnny Murtagh, including handicap on Irish Derby day over C&D in July 2023 off 4lb higher; not shown enough in two starts for new outfit to suggest he's well handicapped anymore.

33/1

7/1

Form: 212-56 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in the Britannia Handicap at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) last June; first run since when close fifth at Haydock (7f) last month; ran on late through beaten rivals on latest at Newcastle (7f); British challenger commands respect with Ryan Moore aboard.
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6th

6

(2)

15th Apr 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Skukuza

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Won a valuable Curragh handicap last May and impressed in a Listed win there (also 1m, good) the following month; again had Ryan Moore riding when he looked a shade unlucky in York Group 3 (1m1f, good to firm) in August; finished last year with good efforts in Group 2s at Leopardstown and Longchamp; back in that sort of form when close fifth in Saint-Cloud Group 3 (1m, soft) 17 days ago and he's a likely player with Moore retaking the reins.

5/1

4th

5

(7)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Leopardstown

Skukuza

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Ed Dunlop

Progressive 4yo won over this trip at the Curragh this term in premier handicap and Listed contest (beating Alakazi); similar level of form unlucky-in-running third in Group 2 Strensall Stakes at York last month; below-par run on soft ground in between raises concerns but big player if handling it.

3/1

3rd

5

(4)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 177y

Class 1

13:50 York

Skukuza

9st 7lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Ed Dunlop

Rediscovered his progressive ways over 1m at the Curragh this season, winning a handicap (held up) and following up in a Listed race (made all; again readily); it was his first run on slow ground when soundly beaten in the Golden Mile at Goodwood three weeks ago; could bounce back with bold show.

6/1

Form: 11420- CD

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
C&D maiden winner who followed up in this race (good) last year from 10lb lower; fair C&D fourth next time in June; improved form when going very close in Irish Cambridgeshire over C&D in August; disappointed in Balmoral at Ascot but big player returning to favoured track on return.
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10th

4

(17)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

State Actor

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: W T Farrell

Won twice over C&D in 2024, including a premier handicap; some good runs in defeat this year including over 1m2f here last time; this trip suits better and handles this ground so is considered.

8/1

10th

4

(17)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

State Actor

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: W T Farrell

Won twice over C&D in 2024, including a premier handicap; some good runs in defeat this year including over 1m2f here last time; this trip suits better and handles this ground so is considered.

8/1

Form: 3244-2

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Debut win at Tipperary (7f, soft to heavy) last May; model of consistency in defeat since, last seen finishing second behind Indigo Five over C&D (soft) on return in March, hitting the line well; should be in the mix again.
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7th

2

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Akecheta

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Gained second heavy-ground win in a conditions race at this venue (7f) last September; yet to win a handicap; well supported in three of her four races this term, including the Irish Lincoln; has not run to expectations; new headgear combination tried.

9/2

5th

1

(7)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

Akecheta

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Gained second heavy-ground win in conditions race at Gowran (7f) last September; yet to win a handicap; well supported in two of her three races this term, including the Irish Lincoln; has not run to expectations, but perhaps premature to write off.

10/1

6th

8

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Akecheta

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Gained second heavy ground win in conditions race at Gowran (7f) last September; yet to win a handicap, well held both starts this term at the Curragh (well-backed favourite for the Irish Lincoln on return), never counting over 1m2f latest; bit to prove now.

25/1

Form: 51-115 D

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Completed 1m Dundalk hat-trick in the winter; fifth there next time after a further 8lb rise in the weights; has won on turf but will need a career-best to defy his current mark.
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7th

6

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Perfect Judgement

9st 11lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins, sole turf win came at Leopardstown (7f); late headway into midfield on recent yard debut at latter venue, remains unproven over this far.

14/1

7th

3

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Perfect Judgement

10st 0lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins; signs of a return to form at Dundalk last time; his record on turf is not very convincing (1-16), though his single success came at this venue in 2024.

16/1

4th

5

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Perfect Judgement

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Stephen Thorne

Reeled off a 1m hat-trick here last winter, weak form on last five visits; plenty to prove and faces a stiff task against a pair of higher-rated rivals.

4/1

Form: 3515-7 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in this corresponding race last year; four-time winner got a well-judged ride from the front when winning Galway festival handicap (8.5f, yielding) last August; slightly impeded from stalls when never involved on return at Naas six days ago.
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15th

4

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Grey Leader

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five-time winner for Joe Murphy; tailed off on debut for this stable in the Irish Lincolnshire last month; acts on most ground but can only be watched after that latest effort.

25/1

25th

14

(23)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Grey Leader

8st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Won five races for Joe Murphy; acts on heavy ground and could be a useful recruit to the Burns yard; 6lb higher than for his last win, which was achieved at the main expense of Akecheta at Tipperary.

20/1

11th

7

(16)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Grey Leader

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Goes well in testing ground; won her fifth race when scoring over 1m1f at Tipperary; just ran out of stamina but a decent effort over 1m2f here since; can go well back to 1m.

14/1

Form: 9-1410 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
AW specialist is 6-23 at Dundalk and 1-22 on turf; stiff assignment when never a factor in valuable 1m Newcastle handicap last month; turf mark looks too high at present.
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12th

7

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Adrian McGuinness

Multiple winner on the Dundalk AW; outran odds of 80-1 when a 2.5l fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) but he did benefit from a good position from stall 1 and he's out in 12 this time; others preferred.

16/1

4th

12

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Adrian McGuinness

7-28 on the Dundalk AW, with his latest win this January and that's his clear highlight this winter; the last year suggests that others will be a bit better handicapped.

16/1

10th

9

(6)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven wins here include this race last year (beating Final Voyage) and last month off 82 under a positive ride (beating Brewing) over 7f; 4lb rise okay and one for the shortlist.

7/1

Form: 314-00 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Dual winner last year at up to 9.5f, including an impressive victory over C&D (good) in October; 14lb higher now; down the field in two comeback runs and must improve here to figure.
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9th

4

(8)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 125y

17:30 Naas

Presence

9st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Twice a winner last season; mixed bag this term, standout effort when coming from way back to finish third to Kashel Spring (Its All Peachy second) at Punchestown last month; six days later didn't count on heavy ground at Listowel (1m); has to be considered back on better ground, with this longer trip likely to suit.

13/2

2

(10)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 80y

15:12 Listowel

Presence

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Dependable last season in contrast to her profile this year; shaped as if she was becoming competitive again when fifth of 15 at Leopardstown last month; did not give her apprentice rider much help at Punchestown last week, ran on well late,

6/1

3rd

2

(9)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:18 Punchestown

Presence

9st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

A very dependable performer last season in marked contrast to her profile this year; however, she has come down 16lb from a career high of 92; shaped as if she was becoming competitive again when fifth of 15 at Leopardstown last month

10/1

Form: 1132-3 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Thrived in first half of last season for former yard, racking up a hat-trick of wins at Limerick, Cork and here (1m1f); eyecatching debut run for this stable when never-nearer third of 16 at Limerick (1m) last month; ground-versatile and Oisin Murphy booked.
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17

(19)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 7y

16:20 Naas

Lord Church

8st 9lb

J: David Egan

T: Emmet Mullins

Won three handicaps on the trot in May/June last year at 7f-1m1f for Michael Halford; consistent runs this term; well backed at Galway when staying on but not involved (1m4f, yielding); caused interference in the Petingo at Leopardstown latest but stayed on nonetheless without landing a blow; tongue tie on now and this trip can help him.

18/1

14

(11)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 5f 0y

18:05 Leopardstown

Lord Church

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Emmet Mullins

Excellent last year for Michael Halford when winning three successive handicaps (7f-1m1f); tried over 1m4f latest two runs this term in premier handicaps, well-backed favourite but never landing a blow at Galway last time; cheekpieces now tried.

16/1

Form: 2813-3 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won Naas maiden (1m, good) on reappearance last year; narrowly beaten here over 7f in June off 81; landed Cork handicap (7f, good to firm) off 80 in August; creditable third on return there 18 days ago; stable first string on jockey bookings; not discounted.
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1

(10)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Fairyhouse

Serialise

10st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Easy to make a case on plenty of her handicap runs, including when second to a smart British raider at the Curragh in May (1m, good); tried cheekpieces last week at Leopardstown but unseated her rider soon after exiting the stalls.

7/1

14

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:40 Leopardstown

Serialise

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Third in this race last year; front-running second in Curragh premier handicap in late May; unplaced favourite for C&D event won by Onemoredance on latest; trainer also runs the less exposed Proxima Centauri; first time cheekpieces.

16/1

3

(5)

21st Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Serialise

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Allowed to dictate from the front when good second in Curragh premier handicap in late May (good) and ran well for long way in similar contest on Derby weekend; in between well held on quick ground at Ascot; generally consistent sort respected but others possibly better handicapped.

7/1

Form: 914-73 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Four of his five wins have been on AW but is capable on turf too; improved from seasonal/stable debut when third of 16 at Cork (10.5f, soft); first try at this trip since June 2023 and might find it on the sharp side.
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7

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Slieve Binnian

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Has progressed really well since joining this yard this term, recording back-to-back premier handicap wins at the Curragh and when hitting the line strongly here over 1m1f on quick ground; keen and never involved from a wide draw behind Dunum at Galway on latest; drop back to 7f may not suit.

12/1

7

(12)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:40 Galway

Slieve Binnian

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Has progressed really well since joining this yard this term, recording back-to-back premier handicap wins of late, at the Curragh and when hitting the line strongly over 1m1f at Leopardstown 19 days ago; strong stayer at this trip so a truly-run race will suit and favourable ground conditions persist.

5/1

1st

9

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Slieve Binnian

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Winner of a premier handicap at the Curragh last time (1m, good); had a number of today's rivals behind him on that occasion; consistent runs prior to his recent win; up 5lb and a number of those in behind him didn't get a clear run that day so he could be vulnerable.

11/2

Form: 4320-0 C

Last run: 69 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose performer is 4-41 on the Flat; midfield finish in the Lincoln over C&D (soft) in March; well beaten when last seen over hurdles at Tramore; would be a surprise winner.
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14th

11

(16)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

San Aer

9st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual-purpose; four Flat wins but last of those came in 2023; not a terrible effort on latest and now 2lb below his last success but the draw gods have not been kind here.

28/1

11th

15

(19)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

San Aer

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Ross O’Sullivan

No win since October 2023; promise on first two starts for this yard last October but two runs this season have not been good (very slowly away latest); others arrive in better form.

25/1

17th

4

(8)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

San Aer

9st 12lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Four wins on the Flat for Tom Mullins, including over C&D in 2022; finished runner-up behind subsequent Irish Lincoln winner Ribee at Galway in October (1m1f, soft to heavy); poor on return to action at Naas last month; could improve.

18/1

Form: 0995-8

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
One of two for the yard; 4-26 for Kevin Coleman; last won at Pontefract off 77 in June 2023; has since failed to make an impact off his revised mark but wasn't beaten far (3.5l) on seasonal/stable debut at Leopardstown (1m); market watch advised; tongue-tied.
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5th

10

(7)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Derry Lad

9st 4lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Four-time Flat winner at up to 1m4f but not for nearly three years; tried over various trips of late without success; handicapper giving him every chance but others preferred.

16/1

12th

12

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:32 Leopardstown

Derry Lad

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Four-time Flat winner at up to 1m4f; no sign of his old form in two outings at Dundalk since rejoining his original trainer

25/1

Form: 563-08 CD

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come here, including over C&D; last success was over 7f last September off 82; now 1lb lower; not disgraced in pair of C&D handicaps since returning; not ruled out.
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3rd

17

(10)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

No More Porter

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Reasonably consistent on AW late last year; has a modest overall strike rate (3-56), but worth bearing in mind that all his wins have come at this track.

12/1

4th

1

(5)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

No More Porter

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has only won at the Curragh but got himself well handicapped and he came from off the pace for second over 1m2f here 12 days ago; dropping back in distance should be no big deal.

4/1

Form: 1/10-1

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo has won 3-4 handicaps all over 7f; followed up AW success on handicap debut with Leopardstown win (good); scoped badly in hat-trick bid; another winning return when sent off favourite at Leopardstown last month, pushed out to win cosily; 2lb wrong but good chance up in trip.
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12th

11

(8)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

14:48 Punchestown

Enchanted Garden

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Anthony Mullins

All three wins have been at 7f, including at Leopardstown in April; safely held since (excuses last time when favourite) but handicapper has relented and now 2lb below winning mark; interesting.

13/2

9th

1

(2)

15th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:45 Killarney

Enchanted Garden

10st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Anthony Mullins

Record of 3-9; might be high in the weights but this is a drop in class from two valuable handicaps at the Curragh and Jack Cleary takes off 5lb; possible.

15/2

5th

10

(12)

29th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Enchanted Garden

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Anthony Mullins

3-4 in 7f handicaps; winner at Leopardstown off 72 on seasonal return (7f, good); carried head awkwardly and hung from 1f out when upped in trip at this track last time; she could play a role now returned to 7f.

8/1

Form: 1-2473

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won over 9.5f at Gowran in 2022 and gained his first win since on the AW in December (10.5f); respectable third of eight at Ballinrobe (9.5f) on latest but faces a tough examination here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(1)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: John James Feane

C&D winner off 67 in December 2024, now 12lb lower; best run for some time when third to Without Love in January, a short-head off second-placed Doctor Grace; faces a renewal of more recent rivalry with Aingeal Dorcha and Storm Eric.

9/2

3rd

5

(13)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: John James Feane

C&D winner off 67 in December 2024; best run for some time off much reduced mark last month when third in three-way photo under today's rider, a short-head off second-placed Doctor Grace; one to consider off unchanged mark although draw not ideal.

15/2

3rd

4

(11)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: John James Feane

C&D winner off 12lb higher in December 2024; well handicapped but mostly out of form in 2025 and beaten 10.5l on return from 109 days off here last month; revival required.

16/1

Non-runners

Orandi

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €113.63
Tricast €1596.36

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Enchanted Garden

The Irish Sun:

Serialise

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Skukuza

POSTDATA:

Akecheta

TOPSPEED:

Enchanted Garden