October 22 / 17.32 Navan

17.32

Soft

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  • 1m 6f 0y
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Runners: 23 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.80
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 00-355

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden ran well on seasonal return on soft ground at Killarney in July but well below that level both starts since, too keen at Thurles on latest when well-backed; return to soft ground to suit.
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No Results Found

10/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 519-64

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Sole victory came on the AW last December; shaped okay at same venue on latest but the majority of her best turf form is on good ground.
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11th

17

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:13 Down Royal

Just Another Eagle

9st 4lb

T: Patrick J Flynn

Third reserve; sole win came on AW in 2024 over 1m4f; went close off this mark at Navan in October; poor in two outings this season.

9th

10

(5)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:12 Navan

Just Another Eagle

9st 6lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

1m4f AW winner is 0-15 on turf; beaten a head over 1m6f here last October on soft off 2lb lower; 1m was inadequate on seasonal return at Gowran; should come on plenty for that and not discounted back up in trip.

25/1

16th

7

(15)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Just Another Eagle

9st 7lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Sole victory from 21 starts came in a 1m4f handicap Dundalk in December 2024; slipped up at Dundalk on her final 2025 start after an excellent second in a 23-runner handicap at Navan; however, that was 1m6f, and this trip may prove inadequate.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 592046

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Pick of recent form when just denied by an improver over this trip at Sligo; shorter trip against him at Killarney last time so will appreciate return to this trip.
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9th

3

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 135y

13:35 Roscommon

God The Highness

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Mrs John Harrington

Modest enough Flat form; latest run over hurdles at Limerick in May suggests he has a future in this discipline; not discounted.

7/1

14th

4

(4)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 56y

20:30 Sligo

God The Highness

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Maiden was touched off over C&D on last year's card, and some good efforts on soft or heavy ground in the autumn; form not as good this term and was too keen in cheekpieces when beaten 7l by Deluca Chop at Navan last time.

16/1

4th
18 (19)
Is She Now

25/1

  • Place: £4.10

Form: 37-749

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden hasn't been getting any nearer in maiden hurdles of late; probably best watched back on the Flat.
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9th

11

(7)

25th Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 28y

Class 4

15:45 Musselburgh

Is She Now

8st 9lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Daragh Bourke

Made it 3-6 since joining Daragh Bourke when winning at Doncaster (14.5f, good to firm) ten days ago, when she idled in front and was value for more than the 0.75l winning margin; went close over 16.2f at Newcastle previously; she might still be ahead of the handicapper up 3lb for last time; a first-time visor replaces cheekpieces.

5/1

1st

1

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 115y

Class 6

17:20 Doncaster

Is She Now

10st 2lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Daragh Bourke

Winner at Ayr (1m5f) and Musselburgh (1m4f) in June and has run well on all three starts since, runner-up over 1m3f and 2m on last two occasions; latest was quite a rare run in cheekpieces; should be bang there.

7/2

2nd

4

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 6

15:20 Newcastle (AW)

Is She Now

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Daragh Bourke

Winner at Ayr (1m5f) and Musselburgh (1m4f) in June and ran another sound race when neck second at Carlisle last time (1m3f); fair efforts on previous tries at 2m; one to consider.

3/1

5th
21 (22)
Daymer Bay

14/1

Form: 067442

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Low-grade maiden but has been running well of late on soft ground over slightly shorter; more needed but don't rule out.
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No Results Found

Form: 284125 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over 1m5f at Down Royal last month (good) and has raced on soft both starts since on successive days at Bellewstown, chasing home a clear-cut winner and then came from a fair bit back when fifth; remains of interest.
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1st

4

(5)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 77y

16:30 Bellewstown

Maxwell Smart

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

C&D second on soft a year ago; quite consistent but only 1-30 on the Flat, placed seven times; every chance of being in the money.

4/1

6th

5

(15)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:00 Down Royal

Maxwell Smart

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Sole win came in this race last year off this mark; eyecatching efforts on both recent starts, at Sligo and when coming from way back to finish fourth behind Miss Australie at Navan last week; looks primed for a bold repeat bid.

5/1

16/1

Form: 07/0-6 D

Last run: 111 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Last Flat win came over this trip at Bellewstown in April 2022; struggling to make the breakthrough hurdling of late and others look more solid.
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12th

12

19th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

15:26 Navan

Lariat

10st 8lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Losing run stretches back to April 2022 on the Flat and winless over flights; good second on the Flat at Tramore in July but well beaten since.

16/1

Form: 064590

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; best efforts have come on good ground, including C&D second last season off 47; soft ground against him of late and similar scenario here.
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8th

25

(20)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Highland Bells

8st 10lb

T: Michael Mulvany

Second reserve; best efforts have come on good ground, including C&D second last season off 47; soft ground against him of late and similar scenario here.

16

(4)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

17:05 Roscommon

Highland Bells

8st 10lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

0-22; best efforts have come on good ground and well beaten on soft on latest; yard in form but underfoot conditions a big concern.

25/1

9th

12

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

16:45 Bellewstown

Highland Bells

9st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Wasn't beaten far here on penultimate start over further; didn't build on that at Sligo subsequently and tough race to break the maiden tag.

20/1

15/2

Form: 604073

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
AW winner in November 2024; hasn't threatened this season but more encouraging in first-time cheekpieces on latest when staying on third at Bellewstown on soft; down to a nice mark and could go well with rider's valuable claim.
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8th

4

(9)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:50 Killarney

Numidia

9st 6lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Peter Lawlor

Six-time winner, landed successive handicaps at Bellewstown (1m6f) and Down Royal (1m5f, good); 6lb rise and muddling pace found him out at Gowran Park last time; extra distance will help and he can bounce back.

9/1

8th

6

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 100y

20:30 Gowran Park

Numidia

11st 0lb

J: Miss N Fahey

T: Peter Lawlor

Career wins number five and six last month when prevailing narrowly at Bellewstown (1m6f) and Down Royal (1m5f, good); has another 6lb rise to contend with but he's running well, unlike some in here.

4/1

1st

5

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:24 Down Royal

Numidia

9st 1lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Peter Lawlor

Five wins, two of them on turf, including 25-1 success over extended 1m6f at Bellewstown earlier this month; needed every yard that day, and his previous win was over 2m; got an 8lb rise, which is likely to prevent a follow-up; placed once in seven previous runs here.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0/9/0-

Last run: 487 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); regressive last season and can only be watched on Flat return.
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10th

2

(18)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Gordons Aura

10st 0lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: William Delahunty

Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); regressive last season and can only be watched on Flat return.

33/1

4

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Gordons Aura

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: William Delahunty

Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); no joy since and hasn't looked a winner in waiting in three runs for this yard; mark sliding but needs more.

10/1

4

27th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 57y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Gordons Aura

11st 9lb

J: John Shinnick

T: William Delahunty

Won a Fairyhouse maiden for Gordon Elliott back in February 2023 (2m, yielding); no joy since and hasn't looked a winner in waiting in three runs for this yard; mark sliding but needs more.

10/1

Form: /090-8

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Showed nothing in three runs for new yard last season and off 339 days until dropping out tamely at Bellewstown early this month in this headgear combination; can only be watched.
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14th

11

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Pretty Soldier

9st 5lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Wayne Swindle

Winner of five races in Germany; ordinary form since his arrival in Ireland; not disgraced in midfield behind Charlie Brow'n at Navan last week.

25/1

14th

11

(3)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Pretty Soldier

9st 5lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Wayne Swindle

Winner of five races in Germany; ordinary form since his arrival in Ireland; not disgraced in midfield behind Charlie Brow'n at Navan last week.

25/1

11th

13

(8)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Pretty Soldier

9st 5lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Wayne Swindle

Showed nothing in three runs for new yard last season and off 339 days until dropping out tamely at Bellewstown early this month in this headgear combination; can only be watched.

33/1

10/1

Form: 015076 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over C&D in August off 40 (several of these behind) and safely held since; reduced mark so could bounce back.
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No Results Found
13th
15 (1)
Gamigin

12/1

Form: 0/0005

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Winning hurdler on soft and both Flat wins came in Sligo claimers some time ago; most encouraging run for some time at Bellewstown recently, staying on from well off the pace under considerate handling into fifth (2l off Numidia);
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1st

2

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Gamigin

11st 13lb

J: Mr O McGill

T: Noel C Kelly

Three-time hurdles winner returned to form when runner-up at Down Royal (2m1, soft, 7-2 fav') in final start for Gary McGill in January; unfancied and well beaten in two runs for new yard; may go well back in 0-100 company now.

10/1

6th

4

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 165y

15:17 Downpatrick

Gamigin

11st 3lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Noel C Kelly

Three-time hurdles winner returned to form when second of 11 finishers at Down Royal (2m1f, soft) in January off 3lb lower; weak in the market for Ayr run last time, weakening quickly to finish last of six finishers; in the mix at his best.

9/2

6th

6

7th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:20 Ayr

Gamigin

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Noel C Kelly

Has won three times, including over C&D two years ago when trained by current handler, who has taken over once more after eight starts for Gary McGill; returned to form when second of 11 finishers at Down Royal (2m1f, soft) in January and this Irish-trained challenger should be in the firing line.

7/2

Form: 40-809 D

Last run: 111 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Two hurdle wins and sole Flat win came in 1m6f Bellewstown handicap last summer (good); recent chase form not encouraging.
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13

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Futurum Regem

10st 11lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Flat/hurdles winner; unplaced in five consecutive handicap chase outings since July; failed to make an impact in a Flat handicap last week.

16/1

13

30th Oct 2025

Good

2m 5f 80y

14:30 Thurles

Futurum Regem

10st 11lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Flat/hurdles winner; unplaced in five consecutive handicap chase outings since July; failed to make an impact in a Flat handicap last week.

16/1

14th

20

(24)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Futurum Regem

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Two hurdle wins and sole Flat win came in 1m6f Bellewstown handicap last summer (good); recent chase form not encouraging.

20/1

15th
17 (21)
Glyde Ranger

20/1

Form: 004079

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Winner on soft at Sligo in 2023 and added 1m4f Dundalk AW win this time last year; recent runs at latter venue leave him with a fair bit to find however.
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15th

17

(21)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Glyde Ranger

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Winner on soft at Sligo in 2023 and added 1m4f Dundalk AW win this time last year; recent runs at latter venue leave him with a fair bit to find however.

20/1

9th

8

(11)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Glyde Ranger

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

His two wins include a C&D score last October; mixed form on turf this year and beaten nearly 7l over 1m2.5f here last week; this trip suits better but still needs more.

20/1

10

(1)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Glyde Ranger

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

1m4f winner here in October 2024 but lost her way this year and probably best watched.

33/1

Form: -74263

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Bits and pieces of form, notably Sligo third over this trip in August (good-to-yielding); didn't count back hurdling later in month and has had a break since; ground could now suit and jockey booking encouraging.
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12th

7

(12)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Serotonin

9st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden whose form has been erratic this season, placed twice; down the field behind Charlie Brow'n at Navan last week.

14/1

12th

7

(12)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Serotonin

9st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden whose form has been erratic this season, placed twice; down the field behind Charlie Brow'n at Navan last week.

14/1

16th

8

(23)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Serotonin

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Bits and pieces of form, notably Sligo third over this trip in August (good-to-yielding); didn't count back hurdling later in month and has had a break since; ground could now suit and jockey booking encouraging.

12/1

25/1

Form: 049063 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been on soft including this race two years ago when with Charles Byrnes; much lower mark nowadays and just okay runs of late; more needed.
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7th

11

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:12 Downpatrick

Viceregent

11st 0lb

J: Mr E P Powell

T: Liam Lennon

Flat winner is 0-16 over hurdles but has run well in defeat at times; never a factor on return/stable debut three weeks ago at Down Royal.

40/1

10th

12

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Viceregent

11st 1lb

J: Mr E P Powell

T: Liam Lennon

Flat winner is 0-15 over hurdles but has run well in defeat at times; out of form on the level when last seen in October and overall record fresh suggests he might need this on first start for new yard.

28/1

17th

16

(13)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Viceregent

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: H D McGuigan

Both wins have been on soft including this race two years ago when with Charles Byrnes; much lower mark nowadays and just okay runs of late; more needed.

25/1

Form: 78600

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
First reserve; 0-18 under both rules and recent Flat efforts leave her with plenty to find; soft ground does suit.
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5th

6

6th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 96y

Class 4

17:02 Kelso

Royal Cave

11st 5lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Tom Fife

Maiden point winner in March (3m, soft), but a 20-race maiden under rules; last of two finishers at Pusk on latest point start; stiffer task here.

16/1

3rd

4

13th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 38y

Class 5

17:10 Fakenham

Royal Cave

11st 7lb

J: Miss Natasha Cookson

T: Tom Fife

Out of form over hurdles/on the Flat in Ireland last year; caused 16-1 surprise in point at Hutton Rudby (3m, soft) last month, her third start for this stable, but was safely held on next outing; not easy to predict on chase debut.

5/1

18th

24

(26)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Royal Cave

9st 10lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

First reserve; 0-18 under both rules and recent Flat efforts leave her with plenty to find; soft ground does suit.

19th
10 (12)
Bynx

9/1

Form: 462333

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose mare is 0-18 on the Flat but latest two runs have been good, finishing close third over C&D (yielding) and staying on third over 2m1f at Thurles earlier this month; one to consider.
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4th

4

28th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 131y

17:05 Roscommon

Bynx

11st 6lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Martin Hassett

Has failed to prosper since winning a Flat handicap in June; sole chase win was over 2m at Wexford last year, but stays 2m4f-plus over hurdles.

12/1

14th

8

20th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 100y

15:18 Listowel

Bynx

11st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Martin Hassett

Has been running on the Flat and over fences lately; uneven form but managed a 2m Flat win at Tramore in July; 3-31 over hurdles.

20/1

8th

7

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 95y

18:45 Kilbeggan

Bynx

10st 7lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Martin Hassett

Back to winning ways on the Flat at Tramore in July (2m, good); not beaten far in a handicap chase at Wexford in early August (15.5f, good) and 1lb lower now; okay run back on the Flat at Tramore 20 days ago; remains 4lb above sole chase win.

12/1

Form: 950-0

Last run: 82 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden ran well in 2m4f Gowran handicap hurdle earlier this month (yielding), previously well held in Galway Flat handicap; others preferred.
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1st

3

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 100y

16:50 Wexford

Boola Times

11st 8lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: David Kenneth Budds

Dual-purpose maiden has been placed twice over hurdles including over 2m here last month; was poor in first-time cheekpieces at Cork since but can do better with the headgear left off today.

7/1

5th

16

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:00 Cork

Boola Times

10st 9lb

J: Carl Millar

T: David Kenneth Budds

Dual-purpose maiden; extended hurdles record to 0-8 at Tramore 11 days ago but it wasn't a bad run in third; was still beaten over 7l, however, so needs more off the same mark here with cheekpieces added.

11/2

3rd

3

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 150y

18:55 Wexford

Boola Times

11st 7lb

J: Carl Millar

T: David Kenneth Budds

Maiden's best run was when third in a Gowran handicap in October (2m4f, yielding); tailed off at Fairyhouse in December and pulled up on return at Limerick in April (2m4f, soft to heavy)

25/1

25/1

Form: /26/9-

Last run: 522 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Better hurdler, winning Killarney maiden a year ago (yielding); hasn't been seen since below-par Kilbeggan effort in April and may need this.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

4

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 97y

17:41 Galway

Fair Damsel

11st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Won a 2m1f maiden at Killarney in 2024; fairly lightly raced since but recent form far from encouraging; loads more needed.

33/1

12th

15

7th Aug 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:26 Wexford

Fair Damsel

11st 10lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

First reserve; won a 2m1f maiden at Killarney in 2024; fairly lightly raced since but recent form not that encouraging; loads more needed.

Form: 472-75

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won a point-to-point and Down Royal maiden hurdle in the Spring on good ground; 0-15 on the Flat so first-time blinkers need to bring a serious amount of improvement and not sure this is his ground; rider in top form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

Black Soul

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Conor Houlihan

Point winner; won a Down Royal maiden hurdle in 2025; varied campaign this year; ran well up to the point of a fall two out in a chase at this venue in April; maiden on the Flat, runner-up three times; in rear at Dundalk in March.

12/1

8th

5

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:00 Downpatrick

Black Soul

11st 10lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Conor Houlihan

Point winner won a Down Royal maiden hurdle for former yard in 2025; chasing lately and was running a big race at Tramore when falling two out; poor at Kilbeggan since; needs his best.

16/1

9th

2

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Black Soul

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Conor Houlihan

Point winner whose sole win in 23 starts under rules came in a Down Royal maiden hurdle last May; not shown much this year until chase debut at Tramore last time, falling two out when still in contention (Drop A Threat fourth); should build on that.

10/1

25/1

Form: 594759

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
AW winner but 0-16 on turf, just fair effort at Down Royal last time; concerns over both trip and ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

23th

12

(16)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Highland King

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Buckley

AW winner but 0-16 on turf, just fair effort at Down Royal last time; concerns over both trip and ground.

25/1

15

(11)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:55 Down Royal

Highland King

9st 9lb

T: Edward Buckley

First reserve; AW winner; sent off favourite over hurdles on debut for this yard at Kilbeggan last month but let his backers down; well-treated on old form so not totally ruled out.

Non-runners

Surrey Force, Figurehead, Creative Dancer

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €159.80
Straight Forecast €82.28
Tricast €710.90

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Charlie Brow'n

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Serotonin

SPOTLIGHT:

Gamigin

POSTDATA:

Bynx