May 12 / 18.40 Killarney

18.40

Good

Velo Coffee Roasters Handicap

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 1m 0f 31y
  • 15 runners
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Velo Coffee Roasters Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £40.10
  • Place: £6.50

Form: 9-9360 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner but needed to run better on his recent stable debut to be seriously considered.
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1st

12

(1)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Nibras Rainbow

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Four-time winner but needed to run better on his recent stable debut to be seriously considered.

25/1

16th

10

(7)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Nibras Rainbow

9st 4lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Four career wins include at Dundalk last November for Gavin Cromwell; joined new yard since last run in January and may just need this.

16/1

6th

5

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nibras Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Gained fourth career success off this mark over C&D in November; below best thrice since and latest third in a C&D claimer was remote; yard back in form but others make more appeal.

10/1

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9/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 21-075

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won last season off only 2lb lower and was only 3l away when fifth of 18 on her return to turf at Cork (1m, good to yielding); each-way claims, non-runner on Monday at Roscommon (5.23).
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2nd

3

(5)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Jasmine Affanalis

10st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Won last season off only 2lb lower and was only 3l away when fifth of 18 on her return to turf at Cork (1m, good to yielding); each-way claims, non-runner on Monday at Roscommon (5.23).

9/2

5th

2

(4)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Jasmine Affanalis

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Ended last season on a positive note when winning at Tipperary (1m1f, yielding) off 57; two just okay AW runs on last month's return so much more needed on turf return.

12/1

33/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 0-0080

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Strike-rate of 3-50; couldn't draw on any positives from his four runs this year but getting back on drier ground should help matters.
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10th

5

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Secret Magician

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Strike-rate of 3-51; improved upon poor recent efforts when encountering good ground at Killarney (1m), finishing a close third after not getting a clear run; up 2lb but remains on a nice mark if backing up his last run.

15/2

3rd

10

(6)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Secret Magician

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Strike-rate of 3-50; couldn't draw on any positives from his four runs this year but getting back on drier ground should help matters.

33/1

10th

2

(14)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Secret Magician

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Only three wins from 49 outings; placed seven times but has failed to make the frame in six starts since a Listowel festival fourth last September; hard to fancy.

20/1

Form: 000-00

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden and a claimer in Britain; no worthwhile form in seven runs for current yard.
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4th

7

(11)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Toy Soldier

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Won a maiden and a claimer in Britain; no worthwhile form in seven runs for current yard.

25/1

13th

22

(10)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Toy Soldier

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Two-time winner for George Scott has suffered heavy defeats at long odds in all six starts for this stable; unlikely.

50/1

20/1

Form: 894-55

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden; below her best in two runs after an absence but she's run well here before and lurks on a dangerous mark.
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9th

13

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Saith Seren

10st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Lee

0-13 on the Flat and rated 48; not a bad effort on the level at Killarney latest but unlikely to make an impact on hurdles debut; watch.

66/1

5th

11

(9)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Saith Seren

9st 4lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew Lee

12-race maiden; below her best in two runs after an absence but she's run well here before and lurks on a dangerous mark.

20/1

5th

13

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:55 Gowran Park

Saith Seren

8st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Andrew Lee

Maiden has posted his best runs in defeat over 1m; not at her best at Dundalk over 1m2f last time; handles this ground; needs her best.

18/1

Form: 7032-1

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at Ballinrobe four days ago when he dug deep for a narrow success at the expense of the odds-on Majestic King who beat Can I Kiss You the run before; doesn't look obviously well in under a penalty and stall 14 isn't ideal, but must have a chance.
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6th

1

(14)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Tero DRosa

10st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Off the mark at Ballinrobe four days ago when he dug deep for a narrow success at the expense of the odds-on Majestic King who beat Can I Kiss You the run before; doesn't look obviously well in under a penalty and stall 14 isn't ideal, but must have a chance.

6/4

1st

10

(6)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Tero DRosa

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Maiden shaped well in 1m2f Dundalk AW handicaps when last seen in November; could go well on turf return if handling softer conditions.

14/1

8

(17)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Tero DRosa

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Maiden showed encouraging signs on AW last November over 1m2f; potential improver back on turf if handling this shorter trip.

12/1

7th
16 (12)
Hale Bopp

Form: 540066 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Reserve; stuck on a long losing run but continues to go well now and again, as on his penultimate start.
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14th

11

(13)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Hale Bopp

8st 11lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: R Donohoe

Five-time winner; 2-33 on turf but hasn't won a race of any description since September 2023; decent third over C&D latest, however, and place claims if he can back that up.

7/2

3rd

17

(5)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Hale Bopp

8st 10lb

T: R Donohoe

Has done a lot of racing since her last win which was in September 2023; fair sixth here on penultimate run, but will need to reverse to reverse form with Staywitherjohnny and Half Nutz; first reserve.

7th

16

(12)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Hale Bopp

8st 10lb

T: R Donohoe

Reserve; stuck on a long losing run but continues to go well now and again, as on his penultimate start.

Form: 0408-2

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Her first placing when bumping into one ahead of its mark last week at Gowran (1m, good to yielding); something similar will see her bang there.
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8th

8

(8)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Can I Kiss You

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: James M Barrett

Her first placing when bumping into one ahead of its mark last week at Gowran (1m, good to yielding); something similar will see her bang there.

6/1

2nd

11

(7)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Can I Kiss You

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: James M Barrett

Unplaced in eight starts; one of her better efforts when beaten 4l at Thurles in October; off since.

20/1

8th

8

(15)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 44y

14:55 Thurles

Can I Kiss You

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: James M Barrett

Struggled in pair of claimers before finishing tailed off back in handicap on AW 13 days ago; wide draw and hood now tried; others preferred.

20/1

Form: 00-9

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Best maiden effort was her latest when ninth of 15 at Limerick (1m, yielding) and brings some potential into handicaps.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(3)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Friars Gate

10st 1lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Augustine Leahy

Best maiden effort was her latest when ninth of 15 at Limerick (1m, yielding) and brings some potential into handicaps.

33/1

9th

10

(13)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

14:40 Limerick

Friars Gate

9st 4lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Augustine Leahy

Massive odds and ran accordingly in two 1m maidens last year; seems safe to rule out.

150/1

12th

11

(15)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:37 Listowel

Friars Gate

9st 3lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Augustine Leahy

150-1 for debut and ran like it; put a line through her.

100/1

33/1

Form: 30787- D

Last run: 224 days

W: 8st 10lb

12 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Veteran; six AW wins but is 0-32 on turf and doesn't arrive here in the best of form.
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10th

15

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Tynamite

8st 11lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: David Marnane

Veteran is a six-time AW winner but 0-33 on turf; no success since December 2023 and never involved on seasonal return at Killarney 20 days ago; others preferred.

20/1

10th

15

(18)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Tynamite

8st 10lb

J: Rebecca Parsons

T: David Marnane

Veteran; six AW wins but is 0-32 on turf and doesn't arrive here in the best of form.

33/1

14

(4)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Cork

Tynamite

8st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Six AW wins but is 0-31 on turf and has to put three below par runs behind him.

20/1

Form: 003-5

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Signs of progress on handicap debut at Leopardstown (7f) where she was never closer than in the finish; can probably improve again if overcoming her wide stall.
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2nd

3

(10)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Chipsrdown

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Signs of progress when fifth over 7f on handicap debut at Leopardstown; failed to build on that over this trip at Killarney; visored for the first time; stable having a good year.

10/1

11th

4

(13)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Chipsrdown

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Signs of progress on handicap debut at Leopardstown (7f) where she was never closer than in the finish; can probably improve again if overcoming her wide stall.

8/1

5th

5

(15)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Chipsrdown

10st 0lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

Outran 125-1 odds on her third maiden start at Tipperary last May (7f, yielding to soft) when a distant third of 12; makes handicap debut now but it doesn't look like the handicapper has taken any chances.

15/1

20/1

Form: 49408-

Last run: 146 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Chance on last summer's form but absent since below par during the winter and she's drawn wide.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

13

(16)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Lorrs Girl

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Rodger Sweeney

Chance on last summer's form but absent since below par during the winter and she's drawn wide.

20/1

12th

11

(10)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Lorrs Girl

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Rodger Sweeney

Has won only one of her 21 starts; has shown enough lately to suggest a place chance; first-time cheekpieces and good 7lb claimer booked.

8/1

4th

6

(11)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Lorrs Girl

9st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Rodger Sweeney

Several decent runs before she was an unplaced favourite at Cork last month; 0-8 on AW but twice in the frame here towards the end of last year; not a lost cause.

9/1

33/1

Form: 50-000 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner but this season hasn't started at all well and best watched for now.
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13th

9

(17)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Mogwli

9st 8lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner but this season hasn't started at all well and best watched for now.

33/1

11th

6

(2)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Mogwli

10st 0lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner, but 0-10 at this venue; a lot of improvement needed based on two runs Curragh runs this season.

22/1

12th

17

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Mogwli

9st 5lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner, including twice at this track over 6f early in his career; won twice last year but prone to inconsistency; mid-field over 1m here on seasonal debut

25/1

Form: 4000-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Only raced fives times but has finished down the field in both her handicaps (1m); enough to prove.
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14th

5

(10)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Peig Sayers

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Only raced fives times but has finished down the field in both her handicaps (1m); enough to prove.

25/1

13th

5

(18)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Peig Sayers

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Very lightly raced 5yo absent since always trailing last of 22 on handicap debut at the Curragh in October; better ground may suit but very hard to be confident in.

25/1

10

(16)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Peig Sayers

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Some promise on first two maidens, poor last time on soft though; unlikely one to make an immediate impact in handicaps.

25/1

Form: 0002-0 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Went close over C&D (soft) in October but this veteran was down the field at Cork on last month's reappearance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

14

(15)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Swiss Army Officer

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Went close over C&D (soft) in October but this veteran was down the field at Cork on last month's reappearance.

33/1

12th

16

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Swiss Army Officer

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Three career wins include over C&D way back; hasn't won in nearly three years but good second on final start last year at Killarney in October when 8lb out of the weights; hard to assess but on a nice mark and good draw.

10/1

15

(3)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Cork

Swiss Army Officer

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Infrequent winner not in the best of form and he's 8lb out of the weights.

50/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €300.20
Straight Forecast €217.96
Tricast €1993.57
Trifecta €770.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Chipsrdown

POSTDATA:

Tero d'Rosa

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Lorr's Girl

The Irish Sun:

Chipsrdown