May 30 / 18.33 Down Royal

18.33

Good

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  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

1st
7 (12)
Eric Lock

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 556224 BF

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Maiden is 0-8 on turf but has been running respectably in defeat; went close at Naas in March off 53 (5f, sft-hvy); another decent effort on good at Bellewstown latest (5f); not without a chance back up in trip with Keane booked.
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3rd

7

(5)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Eric Lock

9st 7lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Noel Meade

Has done plenty of racing since winning over this trip at Down Royal in May; sequence of creditable displays over C&D, the two most recent behind the in-form Nikki Swango; goes well for Emily Grifferty who got off the mark here earlier this month.

4/1

2nd

7

(9)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Eric Lock

9st 4lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Noel Meade

Has done plenty of racing since winning over this trip at Down Royal in May; put in an encouraging display when second for this rider over C&D 12 days ago; fair chance now with a reproduction; twice runner-up from eight AW attempts.

5/1

2nd

7

(9)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Eric Lock

9st 4lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Noel Meade

Has done plenty of racing since winning over this trip at Down Royal in May; put in an encouraging display when second for this rider over C&D 12 days ago; fair chance now with a reproduction; twice runner-up from eight AW attempts.

5/1

2nd
4 (7)
Bamako

20/1

  • Place: £10.90

Form: 5400-0

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden is 0-5 on turf; best effort came over C&D last June in a maiden (good) in first time cheekpieces; finished last on return at Naas but could come on for that and now tries a visor; could go well at a price.
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1st

7

(9)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Bamako

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Finished last on his final two starts last season; same fate on first outing this term; produced massive improvement when going close over C&D late last month; not as effective on soft ground at Gowran last Sunday; quick reappearance implies he can do better.

7/1

13

(15)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Gowran Park

Bamako

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Finished last on his final two starts last. season; same fate on first outing this term; produced massive improvement when going close at Down Royal; has to be taken seriously now

11/2

2nd

4

(7)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:33 Down Royal

Bamako

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

Eight-race maiden is 0-5 on turf; best effort came over C&D last June in a maiden (good) in first time cheekpieces; finished last on return at Naas but could come on for that and now tries a visor; could go well at a price.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 09037-

Last run: 191 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Five-race maiden is 0-3 on turf; ran well at Dundalk (6f) in November when a 1.5l third of 14 off 56; off since poor effort over 7f there later that month; lacks a recent run and opposable on balance of form, though yard did win this last year.
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13th

7

(15)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:17 Naas

Undefeatable

9st 7lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Sole win in 13 starts came in 6f Sligo handicap a year ago, scoring cosily by 2.5l; positive third on AW in September but below par on turf return 23 days ago; needs to come on for that dropped back in trip.

14/1

10th

4

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Undefeatable

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Clear highlight of last year's form was a 6f win at Sligo in August; only one pound higher now; lacks the advantage of a recent run.

12/1

9

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Undefeatable

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Ran on well to score by over 2l at Sligo (6f) in August; never figured at the Curragh next time but was only one place behind Masked Angel over C&D on latest in first-time blinkers (retained); respected with Dylan Browne McMonagle booked.

9/2

7/1

Form: 36-655

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden is 0-3 on turf; ran on well over 6f at Navan latest where beaten just 4.5l into fifth of 19; dropped 4lb, stepping back up to 7f will suit and Billy Lee takes over; claims.
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3

(12)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Annie Lavinia

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Off the mark at the 13th attempt when landing a handicap over this trip at Naas in August; down the field at the Curragh twice since then; Naas form often works out well at this similar track, and she ran well when fifth of 19 over C&D in the spring.

10/1

17

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:12 Curragh

Annie Lavinia

9st 3lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

Finally off the mark at Naas (6f) but only tenth here recently when behind some of these.

14/1

9

(4)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Annie Lavinia

9st 3lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

3yo filly finally got off the mark when holding off a late surge from Van Krolock at Naas (6f, good) 12 days ago; up 7lb and moves up in grade; will need a big career best to uphold Naas form with the runner up but that's not impossible.

4/1

Form: -23280

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
First reserve; 0-11 overall and 0-6 on turf; best efforts have come on the AW; well-beaten on heavy ground at Gowran latest (1m); drops in trip and different ground here; needs more in first-time cheekpieces.
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10

(10)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:52 Dundalk (AW)

Merchants Arch

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Ross O’Sullivan

0-14 starts but some promise shown in defeat; hit the frame three times here this year over 7f ; he was just 1.25l behind Eric Lock at Down Royal in May (7f) and again ran positively at Limerick next time when third (1m); below par at Bellewstown last time; he's on a lower mark now compared to his good runs here earlier in the year.

13/2

2

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:22 Bellewstown

Merchants Arch

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Steadily improving maiden handicapper, notably with cheekpieces fitted of late at Down Royal (behind Eric Lock) and when made much of running in finishing third at Limerick; not sure this extra furlong will suit.

7/1

5

(1)

11th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Merchants Arch

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Placed AW form at this trip and more encouraging turf run on latest when cheekpieces tried at Down Royal, close fifth after not clear run; one to consider in similar conditions.

5/1

12/1

Form: 000-66

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Much-improved effort on handicap debut at Navan on latest (6f, good); just behind Anna Lavinia that day and didn't get the clearest of runs; however, is 2lb worse off here and drawn wide.
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4th

7

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:40 Navan

Micasso

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Donal Kinsella

Belatedly off the mark on seasonal return at Bellewstown under today's rider in July (1m, good) but safely held twice since off 6lb higher, never landing a blow back at 7f latest; return to 1m to suit.

10/1

11th

10

(14)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Micasso

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Donal Kinsella

Managed a few fair runs last year and was a surprise winner on return at Bellewstown (1m, good); failed to back that up at Dundalk; not the most reliable type.

14/1

Form: 101303 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
AW winner is 1-12 on turf; that win came in a 1m claimer at Gowran (soft) in April when he had Charanda well behind; 9.5f may have stretched him in a Ballinrobe claimer latest; not discounted back at 7f and rain would be a plus.
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6

(10)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Weegeebear

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Rebecca Menzies

2-21 when trained in Ireland and scored again 16 days ago on fifth start for new yard, in clearcut style at Newcastle (1m2f, Tapeta; 25-1) after leading over 2f out; back up 5lb but he's returned to serious calculations.

4/1

1st

11

(9)

30th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

17:00 Newcastle (AW)

Weegeebear

8st 11lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex Irish gelding who was second of seven at Pontefract (1m, good) on stable debut in July but he's struggled in three starts since, including when behind Hashtagnotions at Beverley (8.5f, soft) 13 days ago; back up in trip on this return to AW.

18/1

11

(6)

17th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 100y

Class 6

16:18 Beverley

Weegeebear

9st 1lb

J: Kaiya Fraser

T: Rebecca Menzies

Ex-Irish gelding who often blows the start and has continued to prove inconsistent for his current yard; pulled hard when not seeing out 1m2f last time (Tapeta) and won't mind soft ground.

16/1

Form: 0-00

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Long odds and well-beaten in a trio of maidens at 7f-1m on the AW; switches to turf for handicap debut; not badly drawn but probably best watched.
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15th

13

(20)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Jasmine Affanalis

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Sole win came over this trip at Tipperary last season off 5lb lower; not the clearest of runs when 1.5l behind Bella Colombia at Killarney latest; nudged up 2lb and wide draw not ideal, but weighted to reverse that Killarney form and enters calculations.

7/1

2nd

2

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Jasmine Affanalis

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Tipperary winner last summer was only just denied over C&D in May; first-time cheekpieces had no positive effect at Fairyhouse on latest and now discarded.

9/1

13th

10

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Jasmine Affanalis

9st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: David Marnane

Tipperary winner last summer was only just denied a second career win over this trip at Killarney in May; had no luck in running at Limerick last time; should not be judged harshly on that; cheekpieces on now.

10/1

Form: 865583

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden is 0-4 on turf; didn't get the clearest of runs when a 4.5l third in a maiden claimer at Roscommon latest (7.5f, good); poorly drawn for return to handicap company; others appeal more.
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9th

11

(17)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:33 Down Royal

Letters Of Love

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Seven-race maiden is 0-4 on turf; didn't get the clearest of runs when a 4.5l third in a maiden claimer at Roscommon latest (7.5f, good); poorly drawn for return to handicap company; others appeal more.

9/1

9th

11

(17)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:33 Down Royal

Letters Of Love

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Seven-race maiden is 0-4 on turf; didn't get the clearest of runs when a 4.5l third in a maiden claimer at Roscommon latest (7.5f, good); poorly drawn for return to handicap company; others appeal more.

9/1

7

(2)

19th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Letters Of Love

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Low-rated filly from a top stable; recent handicap form provides limited encouragement, has been relatively short in the betting on both occasions.

14/1

Form: 999-02

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Modest form in maidens and first two handicaps; improved effort in 7.5f Roscommon maiden claimer latest; cheekpieces go on for return to handicaps; drawn wide; others preferred.
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11th

16

(15)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:08 Cork

Sovereign Banter

9st 1lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Found great consistency on AW last year, landing a 6f handicap in October and placing four times since; poor runs on turf last twice however.

28/1

12th

10

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Sovereign Banter

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Andrew Slattery

Consistent over 6f on AW during the winter and into April when second to the veteran Jered Maddox; twice runner-up on turf last year; badly drawn at Fairyhouse last month and should not be judged harshly on that run.

10/1

13th

6

(18)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

Sovereign Banter

9st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Consistent over 6f on AW over the winter and into April; gelded and has had a break; twice runner-up on turf last year, but nasty draw here.

11/1

11th
10 (16)
Searcog

22/1

Form: 470-

Last run: 253 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutante showed promise in maidens; beaten just 2.75l on second start when seventh of 18 at Leopardstown (7f, good); lacks a run and drawn wide; probably best watched on this occasion.
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3rd

3

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 161y

17:07 Sligo

Searcog

11st 4lb

J: E Walsh

T: Patrick Magee

Modest Flat winner is 0-6 hurdling although improvement of late, finishing a decent fourth of 20 in 2m1f Galway handicap and chased home a ready winner in 7-runner 2m2f Downpatrick mares' maiden, both on good ground; place prospects again.

9/2

2nd

3

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

13:58 Downpatrick

Searcog

11st 4lb

J: E Walsh

T: Patrick Magee

Modest Flat winner is 0-5 hurdling although creditable effort on latest when decent fourth of 20 in 2m1f Galway handicap last month (good); place claims back in maiden company.

15/2

4th

20

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 130y

17:40 Galway

Searcog

11st 3lb

J: E Walsh

T: Patrick Magee

Winner on the Flat and very lightly raced over hurdles by comparison; good run in a 1m handicap at Leopardstown in April, but little in her profile marks her out as a potential winner of this.

33/1

OUR TIP

11/1

Form: 457756

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Thirteen race maiden is 0-4 on turf; best efforts have come on the AW and was well beaten in a claimer at Gowran (1m, soft) last month; others preferred.
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9th

12

(4)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Charanda

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Maiden has a modest record at this venue; however, she may have needed last month's run after a break and might get a bit closer off this career-low mark.

10/1

12th

1

(8)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:33 Down Royal

Charanda

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Thirteen race maiden is 0-4 on turf; best efforts have come on the AW and was well beaten in a claimer at Gowran (1m, soft) last month; others preferred.

11/1

12th

1

(8)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:33 Down Royal

Charanda

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Thirteen race maiden is 0-4 on turf; best efforts have come on the AW and was well beaten in a claimer at Gowran (1m, soft) last month; others preferred.

11/1

Form: 04-007

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
First sign of winning potential since joining this yard when seventh behind a couple of these at Navan (6f, good) in first time cheekpieces (retained); dropped 5lb for that; shaped like this trip would suit and she is well drawn today; interesting.
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19

(4)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

Breath Of You

8st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Conor David Maxwell

French recruit has struggled so far in handicaps this term; drops in trip here with visor replacing cheekpieces.

33/1

14

(7)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Breath Of You

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Conor David Maxwell

One fair run in France at two, but that was over a longer trip; best of four runs for this stable on penultimate outing when seventh of 19 in a 6f apprentice handicap at Navan; never in the hunt after an awkward start over C&D on latest.

16/1

Form: 0-92 BF

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Formerly trained in Britain by Kevin Phillapart De Foy; her latest second came in a two-runner race at Newcastle (5f); the winner has won twice since but she is probably best watched on her handicap and stable debut.
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11th

11

(8)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:59 Cork

Remember The Bear

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Formerly trained in Britain by Kevin Phillipart De Foy; her second placing came in a two-runner race at Newcastle (5f); never involved when last of 14 on Irish/handicap debut at Down Royal; up against it.

50/1

14th

2

(10)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:33 Down Royal

Remember The Bear

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Formerly trained in Britain by Kevin Phillapart De Foy; her latest second came in a two-runner race at Newcastle (5f); the winner has won twice since but she is probably best watched on her handicap and stable debut.

8/1

14th

2

(10)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:33 Down Royal

Remember The Bear

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Formerly trained in Britain by Kevin Phillapart De Foy; her latest second came in a two-runner race at Newcastle (5f); the winner has won twice since but she is probably best watched on her handicap and stable debut.

8/1

Non-runners

Kilgharrahs Love, Esque Elegance, Ms Olivia

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €128.70
Straight Forecast €167.50
Tricast €1053.80
Trifecta €3236.60

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Weegeebear

SPOTLIGHT:

Breath Of You

The Irish Sun:

Kilgharrahs Love

POSTDATA:

Weegeebear