August 22 / 18.41 Killarney

18.41

Good

GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap

  • Prize money: £7314.05
  • 1m 0f 30y
  • 15 runners
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GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 773226 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Maiden finished runner-up within four days last month over C&D (yielding-to-soft) and when hanging left at Leopardstown on good; weak finishing effort at Galway on latest; hasn't always appeared the most resolute finisher and remains opposable.
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8th

5

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Vegas Muse

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won for the second time when taking a 1m Leopardstown handicap on return; below that form at Leopardstown and Naas since; found to be lame after last time, so has to bounce back.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £9.00

Form: 325683

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Maiden went close in Curragh maiden on 2yo debut for Ger Lyons but regressive this year, most recently on yard debut when remote third in C&D maiden last month in first-time visor; limited appeal on handicap debut from a wide draw and inexperienced claimer.
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6

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:19 Gowran Park

No Such Thing

9st 12lb

J: Christine Worrell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Yet to win but has been placed four times up to 1m; poor at Punchestown last time but can be a player if rebounding.

12/1

3

(15)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

15:48 Punchestown

No Such Thing

9st 8lb

J: Christine Worrell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Went close in Curragh maiden on 2yo debut for Ger Lyons but regressive this year until much improved on last month's handicap debut at Killarney, tearing off into clear lead under today's rider and rallying well once head to finish runner-up over 1m; returns to maiden company here and will have to settle better to see this longer trip out.

10/1

2nd

10

(17)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:41 Killarney

No Such Thing

9st 7lb

J: Christine Worrell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Maiden went close in Curragh maiden on 2yo debut for Ger Lyons but regressive this year, most recently on yard debut when remote third in C&D maiden last month in first-time visor; limited appeal on handicap debut from a wide draw and inexperienced claimer.

20/1

11/2

  • Place: £3.00

Form: -89872

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Much improved when just denied over 7f at Naas early this month; previously hung badly left when midfield over C&D but looks to be getting her act together so don't rule out.
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10

(3)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Leopardstown

Touted Plan

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won a Bellewstown maiden over this trip in August but safely held twice since in handicaps; looks out of her depth here.

40/1

4th
18 (1)
Alto Sax

Form: -02308

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; won Roscommon and Fairyhouse claimers last year before moving to this yard, standout run when second at Leopardstown; well below best of late, cheekpieces now replace blinkers.
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2nd

11

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

15:44 Navan

Alto Sax

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Peter Fahey

Winner this year over 1m at Dundalk and 1m2f at Fairyhouse in June (good); good form in defeat over 1m1f at Leopardstown, beaten a neck in a 22-runner contest, no luck in running back at 1m on latest at the Curragh; can't rule out but trip a bit short.

8/1

9th

15

(8)

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Alto Sax

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Peter Fahey

Winner this year over 1m at Dundalk and 1m2f at Fairyhouse in June; good form in defeat over 1m1f at Leopardstown, beaten a neck in a 22-runner contest; fair run over a longer trip last time, this may be closer to his best distance.

8/1

5th

9

(5)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 103y

20:00 Killarney

Alto Sax

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Winner this year over shorter at Dundalk and Fairyhouse and better again over 1m1f at Leopardstown six days ago when beaten a neck off this mark in 22-runner contest, having had every chance; not at best on only previous attempt at this longer trip so bit to prove.

7/1

16/1

Form: 6-4500

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
A 6f heavy-ground winner in Britain for George Scott but hard to fancy on the back of poor recent yard debut effort at Naas.
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15

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Shelbourne

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Martin Hassett

Sole success came over 6f on heavy ground for former yard in Britain; decent run on similar ground at Gowran last month, trip probably too far both starts since; blinkers now tried and drops back in trip so could improve on recent efforts.

14/1

15

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Shelbourne

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Martin Hassett

Sole success came over 6f on heavy ground for former yard in Britain; decent run on similar ground at Gowran last month, trip probably too far both starts since; blinkers now tried and drops back in trip so could improve on recent efforts.

14/1

9th

13

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 3f 175y

17:25 Gowran Park

Shelbourne

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Martin Hassett

One of two for yard; sole success came over 6f on heavy ground for former yard; ran okay on heavy here (9.5f) on penultimate but failed to build on that at Naas latest; stamina to prove for this trip.

28/1

Form: -45110

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Recorded back-to-back 7f wins at Limerick and Fairyhouse over the summer but didn't seem to get home at Galway last time; easy mile here could be within his compass so don't rule out.
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13

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:10 Navan

Zaraahmando

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Four consecutive places, the latest from a good draw when second to Cala Bonita at Galway (yielding to soft); looks on the right sort of mark but his stable couldn't be in better form.

10/1

2nd

11

(3)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Zaraahmando

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Placed in three consecutive 1m handicaps lately; closely matched with No More Porter on Gowran running five days ago; missed an engagement on Tuesday.

8/1

Form: 047474

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Many of his best runs have been at the Curragh although mixed bag so far this year; recent Naas fourth (Touted Plan second) one of his better efforts but remains opposable, especially from this draw.
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5th

10

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Secret Magician

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas nearly two years ago (off 63); standout run this term when C&D third (neck off second-placed Jasmine Affanalis) in May, most recently didn't seem to get home at Bellewstown; Colin Keane booking takes the eye.

15/2

6th

8

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Secret Magician

9st 9lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 (7f, good); signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel next time; failed to see out 1m1f on soft at Leopardstown on latest but definite player at his best.

14/1

7th

8

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Secret Magician

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 over 7f on good; signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel 11 days ago; step up in trip should suit but becoming hard to predict.

14/1

7/1

Form: 917003 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three of five wins been on turf, with the last coming at Limerick in April; back to form at Galway last month when forcing it and could go well here (touched off over C&D last summer).
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7th

12

(17)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Chavajod

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: D P Coakley

Inconsistent on turf last season; out of form at Dundalk last winter; never in contention at Leopardstown in April on his only turf start this year.

25/1

19th

5

(23)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Chavajod

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Inconsistent on turf last season; capable in this grade when on song but out of form at Dundalk during the winter campaign.

25/1

12th

8

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Chavajod

9st 13lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Has won twice at this venue; very hard to fancy on the evidence of recent form; others preferred.

25/1

Form: -12130 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
First reserve; in excellent from on the AW earlier in the year and continued that on turf when winning at Bellewstown last month (1m, good); solid effort at Navan subsequently but didn't count at Galway from a wide draw; much better draw here.
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14th

3

(6)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Daonethatgotaway

10st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Both previous turf wins have come over 1m but landed a 1m4f handicap at Dundalk in February; eased 4lb for midfield finish at Galway last time and worth checking in the market.

18/1

9th

10

(18)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Daonethatgotaway

9st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Both turf wins came over 1m but proved stamina for 1m4f when scoring at Dundalk in February; nice prep run for this at Navan over 1m2f and the step back up to this trip is a plus but he's got a tricky draw to overcome.

16/1

10th
11 (9)
Senti Qua

13/2

Form: 77562

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to Group 1 Flying Five winner Moss Tucker who took a step forward last month in first-time cheekpieces when coming from fair bit back to finish second in Dundalk handicap over 7f; Keane remains loyal and could go well if staying this trip.
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6th

12

(1)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Senti Qua

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Took a step forward in first-time cheekpieces when coming from a fair bit back to finish second in a C&D handicap in August; disappointed since then on turf but could bounce back now visored.

13/2

10th

11

(9)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:41 Killarney

Senti Qua

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: K J Condon

Half-sister to Group 1 Flying Five winner Moss Tucker who took a step forward last month in first-time cheekpieces when coming from fair bit back to finish second in Dundalk handicap over 7f; Keane remains loyal and could go well if staying this trip.

13/2

11th
9 (13)
Nedita

14/1

Form: 315098 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Both wins and most runs at Dundalk; 0-5 on turf, bit more encouraging behind Star Mind at Naas on latest but good bit more required here.
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12th

10

(13)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nedita

8st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

Dual Dundalk winner at 1m; left Ireland out of form (changed hands for 6,000gns) and he was tailed off at big odds for stable debut at Southwell.

50/1

11th

12

(12)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Nedita

9st 0lb

J: George Downing

T: Ian Williams

Won twice at Dundalk (1m, AW) last winter but he was out of sorts in final five runs in Ireland; left David Marnane for 6,000gns last September; has plenty to prove on return for new yard and he's untried on Tapeta; stablemate of Tribal Wisdom.

20/1

11th

9

(13)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:41 Killarney

Nedita

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Both wins and most runs at Dundalk; 0-5 on turf, bit more encouraging behind Star Mind at Naas on latest but good bit more required here.

14/1

Form: 53-096

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three wins all over shorter; ordinary form in three runs this year and hard to fancy upped in trip here (twice well beaten over C&D in the past) from an outside draw.
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10th

5

(11)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Linger For Longer

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Augustine Leahy

Three-time winner; below par last year; faded in a 1m contest at this event on her first run of the season; more like it when fourth at Listowel ten days ago; now reunited with the champion jockey who won twice on her in 2024; worth considering.

6/1

4th

9

(13)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Linger For Longer

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Augustine Leahy

Three-time winner was below par last year and didn't provide much encouragement on her return at Limerick.

18/1

10th

13

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:15 Limerick

Linger For Longer

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Augustine Leahy

Three-time winner was below par in six runs last year; now 17lb below last winning mark but must return to form.

16/1

Form: 315-58 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Sole turf win came four years ago; Fairyhouse comeback run encouraging but didn't count after slow start at the Curragh since; remains a bit high in the handicap.
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4th

1

(6)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Darkdeserthighway

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time AW winner; sole success on turf came in 2021; despite negatives attached to her turf record and a hefty burden, holds a definite chance on her second in a 22-runner handicap at Leopardstown 12 days ago.

11/2

2nd

12

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Darkdeserthighway

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time AW winner; sole success on turf came in 2021; ran on well over 7f at Naas latest, beaten just 2l; step up in trip a plus on that evidence and runs off the same mark; place chance.

11/1

12/1

Form: 200-80 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been on soft/heavy; just two runs so far this year, not discredited at Galway last time (not unbacked) after taking the scenic route; wants it softer and wide draw doesn't help.
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6th

10

(5)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 110y

17:30 Naas

Speckled Meadow

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Don Browne

Four-time winner, most recently over C&D (yielding) last October; yet to hit top form this term and only midfield on latest at Galway; best form on much softer ground than this and 8lb wrong here.

33/1

9th

10

(21)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Speckled Meadow

9st 13lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Don Browne

Course winner over 7f in 2022 has run well in defeat back here since over 1m; similar efforts last three runs including up to an extended 1m3f; needs more; tough draw.

22/1

6th

10

(8)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 88y

19:10 Killarney

Speckled Meadow

8st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Don Browne

Good servant to her connections; four-time winner from 7f to 1m2f, but very much at home on much softeer ground than she meets today; up against it taking on some promising fillies with younger legs today.

14/1

Form: 8-7699

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Four maiden runs for Jessica Harrington didn't offer that much and hasn't counted in two handicap runs over mid-distances; down in trip here but still looks on a high enough mark.
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7th

11

(5)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Brandon Creek

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Off the mark here over 1m2f in November off 58; didn't land a blow over today's trip when last seen in February and stamina to prove now.

9/1

8th

11

(8)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Brandon Creek

9st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Gerard O’Leary

Second runner for yard; got off the mark at the ninth attempt when landing 10.5f course handicap in November; will find this tougher from 4lb higher after a short break but he's respected nonetheless.

7/1

14

(11)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Brandon Creek

9st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Is 0-7 and yet to hit the frame; last of 15 when last sighted at Killarney in August; hard to make a case for.

33/1

Non-runners

Star Mind, Still She Blooms, Nakasero

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €180.10
Straight Forecast €147.46
Tricast €879.64
Trifecta €903.70

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Senti Qua

SPOTLIGHT:

Touted Plan

POSTDATA:

Vega's Muse

RP RATINGS (IRE):

No Such Thing