17.12
Good To FirmJunction Gastro Bar & Guesthouse Handicap
- Prize money: £5607.44
- 0m 5f 0y
- 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
16/1
Form: 0-5360 D BF
Last run: 56 days
W: 10st 5lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 10 (7) |
10th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
11st 8lb |
Three wins to his name from 24 starts; solid back-to-back placed efforts at Naas and the Curragh in the summer, but slightly below that level on last two outings; first-time blinkers didn't work on latest. |
10/1 |
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7th 12 (6) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Three wins to his name from 22 starts; solid back-to-back placed efforts over 5f at Naas and the Curragh before finishing down the field over 6f on latest; blinkered for the first time. |
10/1 |
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11th 4 (21) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Two-time winner has posted solid back-to-back efforts over 5f at Naas and here last week (short head behind Soulful Diva); return to 6f looks a plus and place claims at least again off unchanged mark. |
13/2 |
10/1
Form: -01910 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 5lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (3) |
29th Sep 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 6f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Won twice last season but three poor runs so far this term, including early this month at Navan; down to a career-low mark. |
20/1 |
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14th 4 (9) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
10st 2lb |
Won twice last season but has failed to beat a rival home in two runs this term at Fairyhouse (7f, good) and the Curragh (5f, good); eased 10lb and drops in class but hard to fancy. |
40/1 |
|
11th 7 (8) |
16th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Dual winner over this trip last season at Naas and Down Royal; gelded on the back of a couple of poor runs and return to 7f backfired at Fairyhouse on latest; questions to answer at this stage although handicapper quick to relent and 1lb below last winning mark now. |
12/1 |
20/1
Form: 764440 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 3lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 7 (11) |
16th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 3lb |
Ex-Irish mare who gained a first win for her current yard at Thirsk (5f) in June; her form has dipped since midsummer but latest Ripon fourth of 14 was respectable; close second over C&D on her only AW start. |
13/2 |
|
4th 10 (3) |
26th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 4 |
9st 7lb |
Ex-Irish mare who gained a first win for her current yard at Thirsk (5f) in June; her form has dipped of late though so more is needed after a below-par seventh of ten at Doncaster (5f) 13 days ago. |
16/1 |
|
7th 5 (9) |
13th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y Class 4 |
9st 9lb |
Won at Thirsk (5f, good) in June and ran well in defeat on next three starts; handles good to soft; reportedly never travelled when below par at Thirsk (5f, good) last month but can be in the mix if bouncing back. |
8/1 |
4/1
Form: 3682
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 1lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 6 (7) |
22nd Oct 2025 Soft 0m 5f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Opened his account in a 6f claiming race at Dundalk on his eighth start for Andy Oliver; placed twice over C&D on good going; not sure to find soft ground ideal |
10/1 |
|
1st 7 (5) |
26th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Is 0-7; bang there in a 5f Navan maiden in July and only 2l away in a 7f handicap here last week (first-time blinkers now discarded); one of the better options. |
5/2 |
|
6th 3 (10) |
19th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Only narrowly denied on handicap debut off 1lb lower mark at Navan in July (5f) but no sort of race both starts since at same trip; upped in trip and blinkers added for AW debut. |
12/1 |
7/1
Form: 644118 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 10st 0lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5 (11) |
8th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
10st 0lb |
In the form of her life, winning back-to-back handicaps last month, getting the better of Best Suggestion at Navan; beaten roughly 5l at the Curragh since off this revised mark though so needs to bounce back. |
7/1 |
|
11 (8) |
20th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Backed up Bellewstown win with a narrow Navan success for this 10lb claimer; aggregate 12lb rise may make it hard for her to reverse previous Naas form with Beano Power |
8/1 |
|
4 (1) |
13th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Gained a deserved second win in a 0-60 at Bellewstown (5f, good) earlier this month; hit with an 8lb rise and this is tougher, though rider's claim a help; should run her race but career best needed. |
100/30 |
16/1
Form: 80018-
Last run: 301 days
W: 10st 0lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6 (3) |
8th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Ended a losing run when getting his head back in front at Dundalk (7f) in September; however, yet to show his best form at 5f and entitled to need this after 301 days off. |
16/1 |
|
8th 6 (1) |
11th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 12lb |
prominent |
4/1 |
|
1st 2 (16) |
20th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Seven-time winner (including four at this track); has looked regressive the last couple of years and was beaten out of sight at Naas last month; hopes rest on a return to the AW from a falling mark; wide draw doesn't help. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 6-4546
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 13lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7 (10) |
8th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Unplaced in six starts but his best efforts have come at 5f; too keen over 6f last time and now tried with first-time hood and tongue-tie; not ruled out back at his preferred trip if the new headgear does the trick. |
10/1 |
|
6th 3 (6) |
13th Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 180y |
10st 3lb |
Lightly raced maiden caught the eye on recent handicap debut at Tipperary, staying on from well off the pace to finish fourth behind Skillman Ave under considerate enough handling; longer trip and stiffer finish should suit and no surprise if he pushed that rival close here. |
9/2 |
|
1 (1) |
2nd Jul 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Lightly raced and unexposed 3yo entering handicap company; okay runs on both maiden albeit they don't justify current mark; may yet improve and this looks a weak race, even for the grade. |
4/1 |
5/1
Form: 120802 D
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 68
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 9 (3) |
14th Oct 2026 Standard To Slow 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 2lb |
Thrown in on last year's Irish form; yet to shine for current stable and would appeal more over a shorter trip and with headgear on; only of interest if backed. |
33/1 |
|
6th 1 (2) |
23rd Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 6f 0y Class 6 |
10st 0lb |
Five-time winner on turf but 0-13 on the AW; won at Bellewstown (5f, soft) last October but he's struggled since, including in three starts for this stable (5f-1m); drops in grade but best watched. |
40/1 |
20/1
Form: 6-9860
Last run: 16 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 66
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 2 (3) |
27th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 8lb |
7f winner for Jack Jones; quite exposed, but ran okay in a Class 6 at Bath (1m, good; this new headgear combination) on yard debut before struggling in a Class 5 (firm); probably handles slow ground; 88-day absence to overcome. |
33/1 |
|
6th 6 (5) |
1st Jul 2026 Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Bought cheaply by current connections (was trained by Jack Jones) and made the frame when starting out for them over C&D 18 days ago (off a break; wore hood and tongue-tie together for the first time; headgear retained here); this is tougher. |
20/1 |
|
4th 2 (6) |
13th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Got up late to win a 7f AW handicap for Jack Jones in January; only 1lb higher today and her new trainer is quick to fit a tongue-tie. |
14/1 |
7/1
Form: 500021 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 6lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 9 (2) |
25th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Seven wins between turf and AW over 5f-6f for his previous trainers; made a bright start for this stable when fourth over 6f at Fairyhouse last month; mid-division in two more recent outings. |
14/1 |
|
10th 9 (17) |
1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Seven wins between turf and AW over 5f-6f for former yard; made a good start for this stable with C&D fourth; midfield last week in a Naas event in which Tawaazon was second. |
12/1 |
|
12th 11 (2) |
24th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Seven wins (incl' at this track) between turf and AW over 5f-6f for former yard; not a bad stable debut at Fairyhouse last time and can be in the mix with some improvement. |
8/1 |
10/1
Form: 194867 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 9st 5lb
11 yo Gelding
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9 (10) |
19th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Hardy veteran has won fourteen races on turf, all on good and good to firm ground, but handles an ease; is 15lb lower than when winning at Musselburgh last year and didn't run badly at Bellewstown (5f, soft) on latest; could go well. |
10/1 |
|
6th 5 (13) |
11th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 5f 3y |
9st 9lb |
Likeable veteran won for the fourteenth time at Musselburgh (5f, good) last April and is 13lb lower now; showed some spark when a 2l fourth at Dundalk on penultimate and was third over this C&D (soft) off 5lb higher in October; can't discount. |
14/1 |
|
8th 7 (5) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Attractive handicap mark, but veteran's 14 wins have come on turf; 0-11 on AW but his 2l fourth over 6f here last time is a reason for hope, as is the drop back to 5f now. |
6/1 |
16/1
Form: 448376
Last run: 4 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 17 (5) |
7th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Transferred his excellent AW form (4211) to turf when second over C&D six week ago; chance in this company is underlined by his victory over Jordan Breeze at Dundalk in April; shares a consistent recent profile with that rival and Alnofoor. |
10/1 |
|
2nd 13 (13) |
25th Apr 2026 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Won over this trip on AW at Lingfield and Dundalk the last twice, his only wins; has run well at times on turf including at this course; has to do more but has to be considered. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 9-0025 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 7lb
9 yo Mare
OR: 49
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 11 (3) |
3rd Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 3y |
8st 12lb |
Record of 2-53; hit and miss last year during a winless campaign; lengthy absence to overcome. |
33/1 |
|
9 (17) |
31st Oct 2025 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 1lb |
C&D winner off 6lb higher in November 2023; couple of good runs this year but was well behind a few of these over C&D on latest; well-treated but needs to rediscover best. |
20/1 |
25/1
Form: 039254
Last run: 35 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 48
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 12 (4) |
30th Sep 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 205y |
9st 6lb |
Longstanding maiden; lots of placed form sprinting and was third over 7.5f two runs back. |
11/1 |
|
9th 10 (23) |
9th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 4lb |
36-race maiden has been placed six times over sprint trips this season and seemed to get the longer trip okay on latest when third at Roscommon (7.5f); one to consider although not sure about this wide draw. |
12/1 |
|
3rd 9 (16) |
31st Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 94y |
9st 6lb |
35-race maiden has been placed six times over sprint trips this season, including when runner-up over 5f at Naas last time; deserves a win, but not sure this longer trip is the answer. |
6/1 |
40/1
Form: 440748
Last run: 4 days
W: 8st 7lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 45
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (6) |
1st Oct 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 5f 3y |
8st 13lb |
Only 1-30 but running well lately and less than a length behind Steel Magnolia at Navan; was taken out because of soft ground earlier this season, and the surface has to be a concern. |
11/2 |
|
5th 14 (13) |
5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Hasn't been beaten that far on his last three starts, including when a 3l sixth of 21 over C&D three runs back; is now 8lb lower and ran well in a better race than this at the Curragh 20 days ago; enters calculations. |
6/1 |
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5th 10 (7) |
16th Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Got off the mark at Tipperary a year ago over this trip; hasn't added to that, short of room when last seen at Naas in late June; handicapper giving him every chance (1lb wrong). |
8/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €479.50 |
| Straight Forecast | €311.75 |
| Tricast | €1563.03 |
| Trifecta | €1590.60 |
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