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Yielding

Racing Again November 8th Handicap

  • Prize money: £6338.84
  • 1m 3f 175y
  • 15 runners
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Racing Again November 8th Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

1st
9 (7)
Narlita

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.40
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -26243 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
On long losing run but knocking on the door in recent starts; stayed on nicely for a 4.25l third at Naas latest (10.5f, yielding); this trip more suitable, testing ground fine and she has run well here twice before; leading chance.
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3rd

1

(2)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 77y

15:55 Bellewstown

Narlita

9st 11lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: H Rogers

C&D winner in 2023; both wins have come on heavy ground; some decent efforts in defeat this year; got little luck in running at Listowel; got going too late at Down Royal on Monday; big ask on these terms.

12/1

7th

4

(6)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

13:59 Down Royal

Narlita

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: H Rogers

Both wins have come on heavy ground; some decent efforts this year and was raised 6lb for a good run in Listed company; got little luck in running at Listowel a week ago and can do better; rain would help.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 3-8632 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Back from a mid-season break with sound efforts in defeat over 10.5f at Down Royal (good) and Naas (yielding); worth another go at this trip but very testing ground would be a query.
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9th

2

17th Oct 2026

Yielding

2m 5f 70y

16:40 Limerick

Calzaghi

11st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

Flat winner didn't show much in three maiden hurdles and no impact in opening two handicaps, too keen and not getting home over 2m7f at Clonmel last time; back in trip but lots more needed.

16/1

9th

1

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 6f 170y

17:17 Clonmel

Calzaghi

12st 0lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: E McNamara

Flat winner didn't show much in three maiden hurdles and fared no better on his handicap hurdle debut at Cork in August; may need more time but this trip should be more suitable.

33/1

9th

8

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:00 Cork

Calzaghi

11st 4lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Flat winner hasn't shown much in three maiden hurdles but this is more suitable; may improve and worth checking in the market on handicap hurdle debut.

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £7.20

Form: 214735 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m4f Tramore handicap (good) for Mick Mulvany in July; hit with 12lb rise and has come up short in four runs since; should handle conditions on debut for new yard but remains 7lb above that last win.
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7th

3

(5)

30th Sep 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 13y

Class 4

17:25 Catterick

Ina Mina

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Terence O’Brien

A wide-margin 1m4f winner in July 2025 who sprung to life as a hurdler in her two runs last month, winning handicaps over just over 2m at Cork (made all) and Tramore; returns to Flat probably with a big shout.

3/1

1st

4

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 140y

14:20 Tramore

Ina Mina

11st 11lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

A wide-margin Flat winner here in 2025 got off the mark over hurdles on return at Cork last time, still showing greenness; a 13lb hike is plenty but has to be considered with more to come.

3/1

1st

11

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:30 Cork

Ina Mina

10st 10lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Record of 1-22 on the Flat, winning good-ground 1m4f Tramore handicap last summer; four maiden hurdle runs have offered little but they were all on heavy ground so possibility of improvement on handicap debut here back on good ground.

8/1

Form: 231-01 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back wins in August, off 6lb lower on the Flat at Roscommon (1m4f, good) and over timber at Wexford (2m1f, good); well-beaten favourite over hurdles here latest (2m4f, soft); needs to rebound returned to the Flat.
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4th

3

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 95y

18:15 Kilbeggan

Kool One

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Conor David Maxwell

Flat and hurdles winner; not a bad effort when a 14.5l fourth of nine on chase debut at Wexford (2m3f, good, 3.5l behind Los Blanco); didn't quite see the trip out that day so not sure this longer trip will suit.

15/2

4th

5

22nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:20 Wexford

Kool One

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Conor David Maxwell

Dual-purpose 5yo gained his third win on the Flat in 1m5f Navan handicap in April, okay run in better-class Curragh contest following month; hurdles win came in 2m1f maiden here last summer, soft ground was probably against him in subsequent handicaps; back on better ground here could go well if taking to chasing.

11/2

16/1

Form: -99416 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
AW winner scored on turf at the Curragh in August (1m4f, good); soundly beaten back there on latest off revised mark on soft; down 1lb but probably wants better ground than this.
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2nd

1

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 80y

14:31 Gowran Park

Daboya

11st 1lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: R Donohoe

In good form this summer, winning twice in Flat handicaps and also took 2m1f Bellewstown mares hurdle, asserting late under today's rider; bit below best on the Flat at Listowel recently but remains of interest back hurdling, despite weight concession.

5/1

11th

8

(15)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:05 Listowel

Daboya

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: R Donohoe

Two wins and a second in 1m4f/1m5f handicaps this year and continued the good work with a second success over hurdles last month; still on a workable mark.

12/1

1st

2

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:05 Bellewstown

Daboya

11st 3lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: R Donohoe

Has shown improved form on the Flat lately, winning handicaps at Ballinrobe and Tramore before runner-up at the latter track; now rated 81; was a 2m maiden hurdle winner at Thurles last November; can be competitive.

7/1

14/1

Form: 087464

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; handicap debutante has shown enough in maidens to suggest she can win a race; opening mark looks fair, handles soft ground and she could go well.
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7th

9

(18)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 55y

17:12 Listowel

Alexa Next

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Seven-race maiden; interesting on the odd bit of form and the ground was heavy on handicap debut when last seen 11 months ago; long absence to overcome.

25/1

6th

14

(16)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 3f 175y

17:25 Gowran Park

Alexa Next

8st 11lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

One of two for yard; handicap debutante has shown enough in maidens to suggest she can win a race; opening mark looks fair, handles soft ground and she could go well.

14/1

2

(3)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:35 Galway

Alexa Next

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

Fair level of form in maidens, notably last month over this trip at Bellewstown when never nearer fourth; good bit more needed to win a maiden, more likely type for handicaps.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 158415 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Gained sixth win of his career at Bellewstown on penultimate (12.5f, soft); beaten off revised mark off 77 latest but he'll relish testing conditions if the rain comes and he's gone well here before.
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5th

11

(8)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Duke Of Leggagh

9st 5lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Dual purpose sort has six wins to his name; last win on the level came in this race last year off 8lb higher; has been poor this year but is well-handicapped if back to form.

25/1

11th

13

(8)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

14:40 Punchestown

Duke Of Leggagh

9st 1lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Won twice last season; no sign of his best in three outings this term; tailed off at Roscommon four weeks ago; has prospered on heavy ground in the past.

25/1

Form: 84-993 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose sort had mostly been in modest form this year but signs of life when third at Roscommon latest (1m4f, soft); testing ground fine and he's well handicapped on old form so don't discount.
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4th

6

13th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

15:30 Hereford

Son Of Hypnos

10st 10lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Initially disappointing for this stable this year but exploited a much-reduced mark when making all to beat a next-time-out winner at Newton Abbot (2m2f, good to firm) in August; possibly went too hard when attempting to follow up next time; remains on a workable mark and one to consider.

10/1

6th

2

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 167y

Class 5

17:30 Newton Abbot

Son Of Hypnos

11st 11lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Initially disappointing for new stable this year but exploited much-reduced mark when making all to beat a next-time-out winner by 8l here (2m2f, good to firm) last month; back up 8lb for that but remains well handicapped on old form.

10/1

1st

4

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

15:40 Newton Abbot

Son Of Hypnos

11st 10lb

J: Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Galway festival winner in 2024 but hasn't matched that level since and has been well beaten on four of his five starts for this yard this year, latest when a 16l fourth to Mi Sueno over C&D last month; remains with plenty to find with that rival despite better terms.

40/1

28/1

Form: 005830

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

10th
7 (13)
So Golden

14/1

Form: 2316 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Clonmel maiden winner (9.5f, yld-sft) hung right and weakened quickly on handicap debut at Naas (10.5f, yielding); not sure this stiffer stamina test will suit on that evidence.
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11th

3

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

13:37 Downpatrick

So Golden

11st 5lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Noel C Kelly

Flat winner for Ken Condon and rated 72 in that sphere; bought for 20,000gns at Goffs in November and wears a hood and tongue-tie for hurdles/stable debut; probably best watched after 333 days off.

25/1

10th

7

(13)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 3f 175y

17:25 Gowran Park

So Golden

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: K J Condon

Clonmel maiden winner (9.5f, yld-sft) hung right and weakened quickly on handicap debut at Naas (10.5f, yielding); not sure this stiffer stamina test will suit on that evidence.

14/1

6th

8

(1)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 125y

17:30 Naas

So Golden

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

Lightly raced 3yo off the mark at third attempt when taking ordinary Clonmel maiden last month over slightly shorter trip; likely more to offer now entering handicaps and returned to longer trip.

9/1

40/1

Form: 269000 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner is 0-15 on turf; recent efforts have not suggested a breakthrough turf success is imminent; will be of more interest when back on the AW.
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2nd

3

(10)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Autocrat

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: P Sweeney

Gained a first turf win at Bellewstown on penultimate; well held off revised mark at Roscommon latest but has won six times here (including two C&D claimers) so could be dangerous back at this venue.

7/1

1st

13

(6)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 77y

17:05 Bellewstown

Autocrat

8st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Six wins on AW; yet to strike on turf, but better effort when third over 1m3f at Down Royal on Monday; soft ground not his thing, though; blinkers swapped for visor.

10/1

3rd

12

(3)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:19 Down Royal

Autocrat

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P Sweeney

Six-time AW winner who is now 0-22 on the grass; has got very little going during the summer.

20/1

8/1

Form: 59783-

Last run: 346 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won twice on the Flat in France and a maiden hurdle for current yard back in June; well beaten in that sphere on return from a break on latest; sharper for that, Keane up and handles soft ground; can't discount.
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14th

12

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:05 Listowel

Day Trader

8st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: A J Martin

Won twice in France and added a maiden hurdle here in June 2025; lost his form afterwards but firmly back on track with close seconds at Galway (1m4f, yielding to soft) and Navan (2m, good); respected despite a collective 9lb rise.

8/1

2nd

10

(15)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:08 Navan

Day Trader

11st 7lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: A J Martin

Two wins on the Flat in France in 2024; lost form last year after a maiden hurdle success; came back to life at the Galway festival when staying on well for second in a 17-runner handciap over 1m4f; good chance for a powerful trainer/rider partnership.

4/1

Form: 182970

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won over 2m1f at Limerick in June (good) off 2lb lower; beaten 20l on soft at the Curragh (1m4f) on latest and visor now replaces tongue tie; this trip may be on the sharp side.
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12th

6

(3)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Galway

Party Dress

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: W McCreery

Two wins on the Flat, the latest over 2m1f at Limerick last season; 4lb below that winning mark; this stiff track should bring her stamina into play.

6/1

5th

19

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Party Dress

11st 12lb

J: Daisy Mae Christie

T: W McCreery

Hurdle and dual Flat winner; similar efforts in defeat last thrice; has a bit to find.

20/1

10

(12)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Party Dress

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: W McCreery

Hurdle winner has won twice on the Flat, the latest over 2m1f at Limerick in 2025; hasn't been too far away of late and has been dropped a few lbs, now 3lb below that winning mark.

7/1

Form: 859709

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
AW winner for Karl Burke in January; yet to take flight for this yard and best turf form is on good to firm; others appeal more.
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7

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

18:15 Cork

Northern Ruler

11st 8lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Has regressed sharply since winning on the Flat for Karl Burke and nothing positive to report so far over hurdles, including last week's handicap debut (33-1).

33/1

10th

11

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

16:45 Limerick

Northern Ruler

10st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: M D O’Callaghan

AW winner for Karl Burke early last year; regressive in turf handicaps; hinted at handicap potential at Naas in March on his third maiden hurdle start, beaten 28l in sixth behind a Willie Mullins-trained odds-on chance in a 20-runner contest.

10/1

6th

10

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Naas

Northern Ruler

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: M D O’Callaghan

AW winner for Karl Burke early last year; regressive in turf handicaps; has struggled in two maiden hurdle starts.

100/1

10/1

Form: 2812-9 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Is 1-13 on turf; won at Roscommon (1m4f, soft) last year off 8lb lower before runner up in this race on heavy ground off 69; 3lb higher now but will strip fitter for comeback run at the Curragh and could go well.
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6th

8

(14)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

15:57 Curragh

Paradise Lost

9st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Charles O’Brien

Now 0-15 over hurdles after a recent run; 1-16 on Flat, sole win on soft ground at Roscommon two seasons ago; good apprentice, place chance at best.

20/1

5th

14

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 40y

16:50 Gowran Park

Paradise Lost

10st 10lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Charles O’Brien

Sole win came on the Flat at Roscommon (soft) two years ago; 0-14 over hurdles but has placed five times; good effort when third off this mark at Clonmel (2m4f, yielding) in April; back from a break after two okay Flat runs.

20/1

Non-runners

God Of Thunder

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €14.50
Straight Forecast €15.82
Tricast €245.13
Trifecta €257.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

So Golden

POSTDATA:

Party Dress

The Irish Sun:

Calzaghi

SPOTLIGHT:

Narlita

TOPSPEED:

So Golden