September 16 / 17.18 Punchestown

17.18

Good To Yielding

See You On The 14th & 15th October Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 1m 1f 58y
  • 13 runners
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See You On The 14th & 15th October Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 13-200

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins up to 1m2.5f but is 0-8 on turf, entitled to come on from recent Gowran comeback run but hard to be confident in.
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11th

4

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Trishuli River

9st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Shane Crawley

In good form here early in the year but has struggled in recent months; well held in 1m4f handicap here on penultimate and again on turf at Down Royal on latest; others seemingly in better form.

25/1

11th

8

(7)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:50 Down Royal

Trishuli River

9st 5lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Shane Crawley

Four wins on the AW but 0-13 on turf and never placed; others are more convincing.

25/1

6th

7

(9)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Trishuli River

9st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Shane Crawley

Solid strike rate of 4-18 at this venue; in contrast, 0-13 on turf; down the field on last four starts; worth bearing in mind she was never worse than fifth in seven Dundalk outings between last October and February of this year, including a win over this trip.

10/1

Form: 007700

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Fairyhouse maiden winner this time last year but struggled in handicaps; now 19lb below her initial mark but remains unproven over this far.
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3rd

15

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Una Matata

10st 0lb

T: Adrian McGuinness

First reserve; four wins here including three over C&D; is 12lb lower than when last winning here in March and signs of life over C&D on latest; lurking on a dangerous mark if she gets a run.

12th

8

(14)

28th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:44 Down Royal

Una Matata

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Adrian McGuinness

Needs a revivial but was only 2l behind Faoladh on final visit to this track in May; chance on that form.

14/1

5th

9

(1)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Una Matata

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Had a cracking time here last winter, winning four races, three of them over this trip with the latest being under Whelan in March; beach run might have sweetened her, having been ansty in the stalls on previous two starts.

11/2

Form: 023084

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back wins last year were in claimers; placed twice in handicaps in May but below-par of late; not one to rule out though off this reduced mark.
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10th

16

(12)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Alto Sax

9st 7lb

T: Peter Fahey

Winner this year over 1m here and 1m2f at Fairyhouse; good form in defeat over 1m1f at Leopardstown, beaten a neck in a 22-runner contest, and when beaten half a length over 1m at Navan; poor effort at Clonmel on Wednesday; second reserve.

11th

7

(5)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

18:10 Clonmel

Alto Sax

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Peter Fahey

Winner this year over 1m at Dundalk and at Fairyhouse (1m2f, good); beaten a neck in 22-runner contest at Leopardstown (1m1f) in July; no luck in running at the Curragh next time; second of 13 at Navan (1m, good) last month before sixth of 21 at Navan (1m2f) 11 days ago; leading contender.

4/1

6th

8

(10)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

16:20 Navan

Alto Sax

9st 7lb

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 at the Curragh; has to enter calculations now in this rematch with Nephin Mountain who beat him by 1/2l over 1m here nine days ago; longer trip a plus.

6/1

Form: -03040

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Placed over this sort of trip at Pontefract in June for Ed Bethell, yard debut at Navan recently was poor; others with stronger claims.
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6th

11

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Desert Of The Sea

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Longstanding maiden was placed three times here earlier this year over 7f-1m; however, was disappointing over 1m here on latest and others arrive in better form.

25/1

11th

10

(16)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Desert Of The Sea

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Maiden had placed form in 7f/1m handicaps here in early spring; ran well in Laytown maiden last week.

14/1

5th

2

(8)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Laytown

Desert Of The Sea

10st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Useful form at a modest level on AW last winter, but is of no appeal taking on much superior rivals here.

66/1

Form: 55/600

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Salisbury winner over 1m last year for Alan King; nothing yet for current yard and back up in trip here.
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9th

11

(7)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 77y

16:30 Bellewstown

Haughty

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: V C Ward

Couple of okay runs (7f/1m) for Lorna Fowler last year, but little so far for curent yard.

50/1

5

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

18:00 Roscommon

Haughty

11st 5lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: V C Ward

Won a 1m handicap on good ground at Salisbury in 2023; has shown nothing in Ireland; poor recent Flat form; can be discounted.

200/1

12th

10

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:05 Gowran Park

Haughty

8st 13lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: V C Ward

Her win came in a 1m Salisbury handicap back in 2023; two runs for new yard were not too encouraging.

33/1

Form: -00332

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
An 18-race maiden but knocking on the door of late, twice placed over this trip at Gowran and most recently strong-finishing second over 1m at same track from a wide draw; seems sure to go well again.
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16th

4

(12)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Slaney Swagger

9st 11lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Aidan Melia

A 22-race maiden, placed ten times, including five in a good spell between July and October last season; reported coughing at Down Royal on seasonal/stable debut; better in mid-field at Leopardstown.

16/1

12th

8

(19)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Slaney Swagger

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Aidan Melia

21-race maiden, placed ten times, including five in a good spell between July and October last season; reported coughing at Down Royal on seasonal/stable debut; can do better.

14/1

10th

2

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:16 Down Royal

Slaney Swagger

9st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Aidan Melia

20-race maiden on turf but placed ten times, the latest when third at Thurles over 1m on good to yielding in October; off since poor effort at Dundalk in December; could go well on stable debut.

9/1

Form: 067

Last run: 153 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo entering handicap company and stepping up in trip after three early-season runs; potential improver with hood back on and market could prove informative.
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9th

23

(5)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

15:57 Curragh

Miss Crinshawn

8st 13lb

T: Peter Fahey

Fair form in five starts between January and July; disappointing recently; second reserve.

Form: 050537

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Sligo (1m6f) third a step in the right direction but but possibly didn't stay 1m6f at Navan; back in trip here with cheekpieces tried.
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6

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:47 Downpatrick

Echinacea

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

17-race maiden; best of three runs over hurdles came when a 12.5l fourth here in May (2m3f, good to yielding); beaten 29l at Cartmel when last seen in June; may improve for switch to handicaps.

10/1

6th

10

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

13:57 Cartmel

Echinacea

10st 9lb

J: Derek Fox

T: Noel C Kelly

16-race maiden; fair on the Flat and improved on her first run over hurdles when 12.5l fourth at Downpatrick last time (2m3f, good to yielding); each-way chance.

6/1

Form: 387-00

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Two wins include 1m2f Navan success two years ago (yielding); back from hurdling and yet to hit form; career-low mark so not one to rule out.
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No Results Found

Form: 50962

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 506760

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Regressive in handicaps and now 15lb below opening mark; weak finisher but can't be ruled out.
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18th

7

(20)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Johnnys Oasis

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual Dundalk AW winner is 0-8 on turf and recent AW form none too encouraging for this turf return; wide draw a negative.

12/1

11th

1

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Johnnys Oasis

10st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Twice a 1m course winner, the latest in November off 8lb lower; soundly beaten on last four starts, including twice over the extended 1m2f; now drops to 7f for the first time in the 20th race of his career; hard to be sure how he will cope.

14/1

9th

10

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Johnnys Oasis

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two-time C&D winner, the latest in November off 10lb lower; soundly beaten on last three starts here at 1m-10.5f and handicapper slow to relent; others preferred.

16/1

Form: -05469

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Clear promise as a 2yo but form this year not at the same level, tried over various trips; hard to fancy.
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No Results Found

Form: -00492

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Has shaped well on a couple of occasions off lowly mark, latest when second over this trip at Clonmel last week (soft); shortlisted off same mark.
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5th

13

(8)

19th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:10 Gowran Park

Miss Americana

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Charles O’Brien

Plenty of good runs in defeat (0-16), including three seconds; on a competitive mark and latest fifth at Punchestown was another fair effort.

7/1

5th

11

(2)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

17:13 Punchestown

Miss Americana

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Charles O’Brien

Maiden has run very well in defeat more than once this season; runner up at Gowran (1m, soft) in April and Fairyhouse (1m2f, good) in June; close third back at Gowran (1m, yielding) after a break on latest; thereabouts again off 1lb lower.

9/2

3rd

14

(9)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Miss Americana

8st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Charles O’Brien

Maiden went closest when touched off over C&D in April on soft; also went close over 1m2f at Fairyhouse but bit to find with a couple of these on C&D run in June when last seen.

10/1

Non-runners

Super Exceed, Deluca Chop, Syzygy, Crackles

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ms Olivia

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Echinacea

POSTDATA:

Miss Americana

The Irish Sun:

Ms Olivia