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3rd

11 (4)

Femme Beauty

J: Max Popan

T: K J Condon

10/1

Place: £3.10

Form: 937414

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict

Got a good ride from the front on speed-favouring track when winning over 1m3f at Killarney last month; didn't seem to get home over 1m4f at Roscommon six days later; 10lb claimer back aboard here.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 2 (4)	15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5	15:50 Newmarket (July) Femme Beauty 9st 8lb J: Clifford Lee T: Gerard O’Leary	Made virtually all when easily landing Ballinrobe claimer (9.5f, yielding; claimed for 15,000euros) for Ken Condon in June; handicapper was evidently watching so interesting to see what she makes of this career-high mark; one of two for Gerard O'Leary.	9/2
1st 1 (1)	22nd Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 1f 163y	17:25 Ballinrobe Femme Beauty 10st 0lb J: Max Popan T: K J Condon	Won a 1m3f handicap at Killarney (good) early last month off 57; beaten off revised mark twice since; ran well for this rider when a 1l third in a 1m Clonmel claimer in April; more appealing than most.	15/8

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1st

2

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

15:50 Newmarket (July)

Femme Beauty

9st 8lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Gerard O’Leary

Made virtually all when easily landing Ballinrobe claimer (9.5f, yielding; claimed for 15,000euros) for Ken Condon in June; handicapper was evidently watching so interesting to see what she makes of this career-high mark; one of two for Gerard O'Leary.

9/2

1st

1

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

10st 0lb

Won a 1m3f handicap at Killarney (good) early last month off 57; beaten off revised mark twice since; ran well for this rider when a 1l third in a 1m Clonmel claimer in April; more appealing than most.

15/8

5th

4 (3)

Blissful Bonita

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

10/1

Form: 568-7

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict

Didn't count but not beaten far on last month's handicap debut (behind Femme Beauty) at Killarney over slightly shorter; cheekpieces now added so don't rule out.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 5 (18)	27th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 6f 0y	16:49 Navan Blissful Bonita 9st 9lb J: Gary Carroll T: Gavin Cromwell	Running well in recent starts; good second at Limerick in June (12.5f, soft) and fourth of 18 behind easy winner at Galway latest (1m6f, yld-sft); eased 1lb, return to quicker ground no problem and she's an interesting runner for in-form yard.	10/1
4th 17 (9)	31st Jul 2026 Yielding 1m 6f 14y	20:10 Galway Blissful Bonita 8st 12lb J: Gary Carroll T: Gavin Cromwell	Good effort in a 1m4f maiden at Limerick last time; previously fifth in a handicap at the same venue; may find some improvement over this trip	10/1
2nd 10 (10)	19th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 4f 70y	19:37 Limerick Blissful Bonita 9st 2lb J: Robert Whearty T: Gavin Cromwell	Didn't count but wasn't beaten far on last month's handicap debut at Killarney (1m3f, good); ran on well in the closing stages when fifth of 16 in course handicap (1m4f, good to yielding) nine days ago in cheekpieces (retained), in front of Cascade Canyon and Royal Sapphire; shortlisted.	5/1

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4th

5

(18)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

9st 9lb

Running well in recent starts; good second at Limerick in June (12.5f, soft) and fourth of 18 behind easy winner at Galway latest (1m6f, yld-sft); eased 1lb, return to quicker ground no problem and she's an interesting runner for in-form yard.

10/1

4th

17

(9)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

8st 12lb

Good effort in a 1m4f maiden at Limerick last time; previously fifth in a handicap at the same venue; may find some improvement over this trip

10/1

2nd

10

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 70y

9st 2lb

Didn't count but wasn't beaten far on last month's handicap debut at Killarney (1m3f, good); ran on well in the closing stages when fifth of 16 in course handicap (1m4f, good to yielding) nine days ago in cheekpieces (retained), in front of Cascade Canyon and Royal Sapphire; shortlisted.

5/1

6th

14 (7)

Celestially

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

16/1

Form: 00-040

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict

Navan fourth (to Servare) on handicap debut was a step in the right direction but never sighted at Killarney behind Femme Beauty; handicapper relenting but more needed and cheekpieces tried.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 9 (1)	21st Aug 2026 Good 1m 6f 80y	19:50 Killarney Celestially 8st 11lb J: Paddy Harnett T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien	Has been getting the hang of things in handicaps and is closely matched with a few main rivals based on third at Bellewstown off 5lb lower last month; followed that up with good second over C&D last time and is one of the lesser exposed types in here; likely player.	13/2
2nd 14 (8)	15th Jul 2026 Good 1m 6f 80y	20:30 Killarney Celestially 8st 7lb J: Chris Hayes T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien	Much the best of three handicap efforts came on latest when only denied second late on over this trip at Bellewstown (good); bit to find with second-placed Jurality on that form but 3yo looks on the improve and more possible (1lb wrong).	7/1
3rd 9 (10)	2nd Jul 2026 Good 1m 6f 109y	19:51 Bellewstown Celestially 9st 0lb J: Shay Wallace T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien	Maiden hasn't run that badly in two of her three starts in handicaps; kept on well enough over 1m4f at Limerick on latest; dam closely related to 2m winner so may appreciate this longer trip but needs more to get her head in front.	14/1

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7th

9

(1)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:50 Killarney

Celestially

8st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Has been getting the hang of things in handicaps and is closely matched with a few main rivals based on third at Bellewstown off 5lb lower last month; followed that up with good second over C&D last time and is one of the lesser exposed types in here; likely player.

13/2

2nd

14

(8)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:30 Killarney

Celestially

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Much the best of three handicap efforts came on latest when only denied second late on over this trip at Bellewstown (good); bit to find with second-placed Jurality on that form but 3yo looks on the improve and more possible (1lb wrong).

7/1

3rd

9

(10)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 109y

19:51 Bellewstown

Celestially

9st 0lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Maiden hasn't run that badly in two of her three starts in handicaps; kept on well enough over 1m4f at Limerick on latest; dam closely related to 2m winner so may appreciate this longer trip but needs more to get her head in front.

14/1

8th

12 (11)

Retro Gal

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

15/2

Form: 77-7

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict

Never competitive in three maidens over 1m; half-sister to 1m2f AW winner and is out of a Nathaniel mare, so good chance this trip will suit; market has to be watched on handicap debut.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10th 8 (5)	15th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y	17:10 Dundalk (AW) Retro Gal 9st 7lb J: Conor Cusack T: Henry De Bromhead	First sign of possible winning potential when a 5.75l fourth of 12 at Navan (1m2f, good) last month; 3yo eased 1lb and can challenge for place money if backing that last run up.	13/2
4th 10 (6)	11th Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 40y	17:15 Navan Retro Gal 9st 3lb J: Conor Cusack T: Henry De Bromhead	Hasn't counted in two handicap runs of late; blinkers now tried and still has time on her side.	10/1
10th 13 (3)	1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 160y	19:20 Fairyhouse Retro Gal 9st 4lb J: Gary Carroll T: Henry De Bromhead	Never competitive in three maidens over 1m; not much better upped to 1m4f for handicap debut at Limerick (good to yielding); needs to show more.	18/1

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10th

8

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

9st 7lb

First sign of possible winning potential when a 5.75l fourth of 12 at Navan (1m2f, good) last month; 3yo eased 1lb and can challenge for place money if backing that last run up.

13/2

4th

10

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

9st 3lb

Hasn't counted in two handicap runs of late; blinkers now tried and still has time on her side.

10/1

10th

13

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

9st 4lb

Never competitive in three maidens over 1m; not much better upped to 1m4f for handicap debut at Limerick (good to yielding); needs to show more.

18/1

10th

7 (16)

Delusional

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

9/1

Form: 28-773

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict

Recent 1m3f Killarney handicap (first-time visor) third to Femme Beauty a definite step in the right direction; one to consider from a yard hitting form.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3	17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y	13:32 Killarney Delusional 11st 0lb J: Shane O’Callaghan T: Peter Maher	Best of eight Flat runs came in a 1m3f handicap here in May (good) when a close third; below that level twice since; rated 62 on Flat, so may get involved on hurdling/stable debut.	10/1
3rd 3 (3)	22nd Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 1f 163y	17:25 Ballinrobe Delusional 9st 9lb J: Sam Coen T: Daniel McLoughlin	0-7; best run came when a 0.75l third behind Femme Beauty at Killarney on penultimate; could turn that form around on these terms but needs to rebound from poor run at Limerick 12 days ago; new headgear combination tried.	11/4
10th 7 (16)	10th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 3f 210y	17:13 Limerick Delusional 9st 8lb J: Scott McCullagh T: Daniel McLoughlin	Recent 1m3f Killarney handicap (first-time visor) third to Femme Beauty a definite step in the right direction; one to consider from a yard hitting form.	9/1

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3

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

11st 0lb

Best of eight Flat runs came in a 1m3f handicap here in May (good) when a close third; below that level twice since; rated 62 on Flat, so may get involved on hurdling/stable debut.

10/1

3rd

3

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

9st 9lb

0-7; best run came when a 0.75l third behind Femme Beauty at Killarney on penultimate; could turn that form around on these terms but needs to rebound from poor run at Limerick 12 days ago; new headgear combination tried.

11/4

10th

7

(16)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 3f 210y

9st 8lb

Recent 1m3f Killarney handicap (first-time visor) third to Femme Beauty a definite step in the right direction; one to consider from a yard hitting form.

9/1

OUR TIP

15th

1 (10)

Servare

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

13/2

Form: 48-156

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict

Off the mark on seasonal return at Navan in March (1m2f, heavy); not so good in 1m4f events since, upset in stalls at Cork and made much of running in first-time cheekpieces at Leopardstown before fading; headgear left off now but remains unproven at this trip; drops in grade.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
15th 1 (10)	10th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 3f 210y	17:13 Limerick Servare 10st 0lb J: Sam Coen T: Andrew Slattery	Off the mark on seasonal return at Navan in March (1m2f, heavy); not so good in 1m4f events since, upset in stalls at Cork and made much of running in first-time cheekpieces at Leopardstown before fading; headgear left off now but remains unproven at this trip; drops in grade.	13/2
6th 5 (9)	10th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y	17:20 Leopardstown Servare 9st 3lb J: Andrew Slattery T: Andrew Slattery	Off the mark on seasonal return at Navan in March (1m2f, heavy); upset in stalls when beaten 3.75l by Darius Dark off 12lb higher mark at Cork (gd-yld); can give a good account if the cheekpieces have a positive effect.	15/2
5th 4 (3)	24th Apr 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 25y	20:15 Cork Servare 9st 5lb J: Andrew Slattery T: Andrew Slattery	Much-improved on last month's seasonal return when running away with 1m2f Navan handicap off 59 (second has run well since); up 12lb for that and goes further up in trip here in a better race.	5/2

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15th

1

(10)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 3f 210y

10st 0lb

Off the mark on seasonal return at Navan in March (1m2f, heavy); not so good in 1m4f events since, upset in stalls at Cork and made much of running in first-time cheekpieces at Leopardstown before fading; headgear left off now but remains unproven at this trip; drops in grade.

13/2

6th

5

(9)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

9st 3lb

Off the mark on seasonal return at Navan in March (1m2f, heavy); upset in stalls when beaten 3.75l by Darius Dark off 12lb higher mark at Cork (gd-yld); can give a good account if the cheekpieces have a positive effect.

15/2

5th

4

(3)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 25y

9st 5lb

Much-improved on last month's seasonal return when running away with 1m2f Navan handicap off 59 (second has run well since); up 12lb for that and goes further up in trip here in a better race.

5/2

16th

8 (9)

The Holy Apostle

J: Luke McAteer

T: Brendan W Duke

20/1

Form: 03750-

Last run: 241 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict

Standout 2yo effort when placed in Killarney nursery; quite exposed and will need to improve for this step up in trip on seasonal debut.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
12th 12 (12)	27th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 20y	16:15 Navan The Holy Apostle 8st 7lb J: Rory Cleary T: Brendan W Duke	No semblance of form so far this year, blinkers now replace the hood; down 11lb this term and drop in trip could bring improvement; 1lb wrong.	12/1
18th 23 (9)	6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y	19:45 Leopardstown The Holy Apostle 8st 7lb J: Rory Cleary T: Brendan W Duke	First reserve; 0-10 and hasn't built on promising handicap debut third at Killarney last August; latest run at Naas a bit better but still beaten over 10l; others appeal more.
8th 4 (17)	4th Jul 2026 Good 1m 2f 194y	16:53 Naas The Holy Apostle 9st 13lb J: Luke McAteer T: Brendan W Duke	Best effort came when placed in Killarney (1m, gd) nursery off 68 last year; hard to recommend based on last three runs and first-time hood needs to be a game-changer.	33/1

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12th

12

(12)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

8st 7lb

No semblance of form so far this year, blinkers now replace the hood; down 11lb this term and drop in trip could bring improvement; 1lb wrong.

12/1

18th

23

(9)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

8st 7lb

First reserve; 0-10 and hasn't built on promising handicap debut third at Killarney last August; latest run at Naas a bit better but still beaten over 10l; others appeal more.

8th

4

(17)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 194y

9st 13lb

Best effort came when placed in Killarney (1m, gd) nursery off 68 last year; hard to recommend based on last three runs and first-time hood needs to be a game-changer.

33/1

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