June 18 / 17.45 Leopardstown

17.45

Yielding

Bulmers Live Handicap

  • Prize money: £7682.61
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Bulmers Live Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

40/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.00
  • Place: £3.10

Form: 03100-

Last run: 269 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Opened his account at the 11th attempt when dead-heating at the Galway festival last year; met trouble in running at the Curragh next time; never a factor at Listowel; off 269 days; may need the run.
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13th

7

(12)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

14:40 Punchestown

Heliogabalus

9st 6lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Sean Byrne

Gained second win of career over 1m at Leopardstown on seasonal return last month, beating Zaraahmando by a neck; went up 8lb for that, and Zaraahmando turned the tables in a subsequent clash.

12/1

11th

12

(13)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Heliogabalus

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Sean Byrne

Gained second win of career over 1m at Leopardstown on seasonal return last month, beating Zaraahmando by a neck; went up 8lb for that, and Zaraahmando turned the tables last time.

14/1

6th

5

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:28 Leopardstown

Heliogabalus

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Sean Byrne

Gained second win of career over C&D (good) on seasonal return last month, beating Zaraahmando by a neck; 8lb rise makes things tougher but Keane booked and he's well drawn so can't be totally discounted.

5/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 15-406 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three wins last season at 7f-1m on good and soft ground, going up a total of 21lb; good return fourth at Naas (7f, soft); below-par next time at Roscommon but kept on well when sixth of 19 at the Curragh (1m, good) on latest; fitting of tongue-tie may bring on improvement.
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6th

11

(10)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

14:40 Punchestown

Zaraahmando

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Four consecutive places, and in the frame again when fourth of 15 behind Sonoran (first reserve) at Navan 13 days ago; could go close.

9/2

4th

13

(9)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:10 Navan

Zaraahmando

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Four consecutive places, the latest from a good draw when second to Cala Bonita at Galway (yielding to soft); looks on the right sort of mark but his stable couldn't be in better form.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 22-009 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won twice for James Ferguson last year, including on turf at Nottingham; tailed off first two starts for this yard but beaten only 3.5l when ninth at Down Royal latest (7f, good; raced keenly), offering something to build on.
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5th

7

(3)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Bay Of Dreams

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

One of two for yard; AW and turf winner for James Ferguson; off the mark for this stable on latest at Bellewstown (1m, good); 8lb rise makes things tougher but this prominent racer is well drawn and can't be discounted for last year's winning yard.

11/2

1st

9

(1)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Bay Of Dreams

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won twice for James Ferguson last year; finding her feet for new yard and was clear over 1f out before reeled in at Leopardstown (1m, good; Bucaneer's Spirit fourth); well drawn for one who likes to be up there; likely contender.

5/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 0-1633 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Four wins at around this trip, most recently off 60 at Cork in April; decent third at Roscommon last month and filled the same spot at Limerick eight days ago; one to consider again.
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6th

5

(4)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Holding his form generally well since an early-season win at Cork, apart from a below-par run at Ballinrobe last month; back to form with a solid effort in finishing fourth of 17 at Galway only eight days later.

6/1

4th

15

(11)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Four-time winner; scored on seasonal return at Cork off 8lb lower; chased home Bay Of Dreams off 2lb lower at Bellewstown on penultimate; never landed a blow behind Lady Arwen at Ballinrobe on latest; visor replaces cheekpieces.

12/1

9th

2

(13)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 13lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Started the season with victory in a 1m handicap at Cork and has kept his form well since without winning; close second over that trip at Bellewstown last time saw him go up another 2lb; new headgear combination tried here and unlikely to be far away; draw is the main negative

5/1

Form: 004777 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Four AW wins; sole turf win came at this course (7f); didn't count first two starts for this stable but failed to get a clear run late on when seventh of 15 at Limerick (1m) eight days ago (Bucaneer's Spirit third); interesting off career-low mark.
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5th

3

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Perfect Judgement

10st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner and 1-22 on turf; second of 16 at Gowran last time (good to firm; has form on slower) and didn't quite see out the extended 1m1f; considered.

5/1

40/1

Form: 00/60-

Last run: 402 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Quiet in maidens; some promise on handicap debut at Cork (7f) but completely tailed off next time at Roscommon; lengthy absence to overcome.
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10th

12

(14)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Navajo Point

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Showed winning potential for the first time when fourth at Dundalk in July; backed that up when second at the same venue and then justified favouritism at Gowran last week; profile implies he can continue on an upward curve.

11/2

1st

1

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Navajo Point

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Showed winning potential for the first time when fourth on AW last month (1m2f); turf form has not been convincing and unproven on soft ground but dam won on heavy so could even improve for it; worth a check in the market.

10/1

50/1

Form: 900-07

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Didn't lack market support but ran no sort of race after blowing the start on seasonal return at Gowran; a lot better with midfield finish at Fairyhouse three weeks ago but races from 11lb out of the handicap here; cheekpieces.
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1st

5

(22)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

16:55 Navan

Millhone

9st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Charles Weld

A breakthrough win has looked imminent for a while; placed in four consecutive starts since the beginning of July, between 1m3f and 1m6f; beaten favourite last two starts; shorter trip not certain to bring out the best in her; addition of blinkers may help.

4/1

2nd

12

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

16:49 Navan

Millhone

9st 3lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Charles Weld

Knocking on the door; placed on last three starts at 1m3f-1m4f and shaped like this longer trip was well worth a go the last twice; stayed on for a 2.5l third at Naas four days ago and thereabouts again once this doesn't come too soon.

11/2

3rd

16

(13)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 0y

17:00 Naas

Millhone

8st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Charles Weld

Getting the hang of things in handicaps and has gone close the last twice, including when beaten 0.5l over C&D early last month; same margin of defeat at Cork latest over 1m4f (gd-fm); nudged up another 4lb but big player again.

4/1

Form: 287769

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Maiden has done most of his racing on the AW, runner-up three times; fair turf form this term and excuses at Roscommon on latest (raced freely and saddle slipped); needs to find extra but could go well.
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6th

14

(21)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Go Out

9st 6lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Maiden has shown his best form on the AW, finishing second in three Dundalk handicaps early this year; some decent turf lately; third in a Killarney claimer; favourite when fourth in a 1m Navan handicap, ran into a spot of bother before finishing well.

14/1

4th

7

(11)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

15:44 Navan

Go Out

9st 7lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Maiden has shown his best form on the AW; some decent turf runs this term and solid third to Minaun View in Killarney claimer on latest; more needed.

8/1

3rd

2

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:30 Killarney

Go Out

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Maiden has shown his best form on the AW; some decent turf runs this term but will have to improve a fair bit on last two efforts to win on these terms.

14/1

20/1

Form: 870-40

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Reappeared in April with best handicap effort (well-backed) yet in finishing fourth at Limerick (1m, yielding), staying on; didn't appear to stay 1m2f when tailed off at Fairyhouse three weeks ago; cheekpieces; wide draw.
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9th

6

(4)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Smithfield

9st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

0-8 and rated 64; runner up on debut in a Galway Festival maiden last August but failed to trouble the judge since; no improvement for cheekpieces latest; blinkers tried now.

14/1

11th

5

(18)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Smithfield

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Reappeared in April with best handicap effort (well-backed) yet in finishing fourth at Limerick (1m, yielding), staying on; didn't appear to stay 1m2f when tailed off at Fairyhouse three weeks ago; cheekpieces; wide draw.

20/1

12th

5

(10)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Smithfield

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gavin Cromwell

Reappeared last month with best handicap effort (well-backed) yet in finishing fourth at Limerick over a mile, staying on; longer trip here could suit and one to consider.

6/1

Form: 100002

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won modest 7f Dundalk maiden in February and best run since when runner-up in 1m claimer there last month; tailed off in two turf handicaps prior and is easy to oppose here.
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15th

1

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Battle Borne

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

AW maiden winner in February and second in a claimer back at Dundalk in May; however, he's been finding it a struggle in handicaps.

16/1

8th

12

(13)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Battle Borne

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won a modest 7f maiden at Dundalk in February but soundly beaten in handicaps after that, including when last of all in two turf runs at Leopardstown over 1m; better effort in an AW claimer when last seen; others more likely; 12th in the 5.45 at Leopardstown yesterday.

16/1

33/1

Form: 929-89 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-13 on turf (4-18 on AW); looked in need of the run on stable debut at Listowel 18 days ago; others preferred.
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14th

5

(4)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Fleetfootsoldier

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Four wins here, three of them over this trip, and may step up on recent turf efforts which were probably with a view to getting him fit for AW action.

20/1

13th

12

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Fleetfootsoldier

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Record of 1-13 on turf (4-18 on AW); looked in need of the run on stable debut at Listowel 18 days ago; others preferred.

33/1

9th

1

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Fleetfootsoldier

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: R P Burns

1-12 on turf (4-18 on AW); makes stable debut following moderate run in a Dundalk claimer in February; others preferred.

13/1

14th
16 (15)
Sayfa Fad

25/1

Form: 08170- D

Last run: 261 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Stayed on well to land Bellewstown handicap (1m, good) last August on stable debut; never landed a blow in two starts after; 264 days off.
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19th

12

(20)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Sayfa Fad

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Has failed to distinguish herself in three starts since beating Nibras Rainbow at Bellewstown last August; towards the rear over 1m at this venue last month.

25/1

14th

16

(15)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Sayfa Fad

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Paul W Flynn

Stayed on well to land Bellewstown handicap (1m, good) last August on stable debut; never landed a blow in two starts after; 264 days off.

25/1

15th
17 (11)
Dawn Flame

25/1

Form: -81490 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; Dundalk win in January (1m) seems to have been a flash in the pan; started his career with two poor runs on turf and no better at the Curragh 15 days ago.
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6th

15

(1)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:53 Galway

Dawn Flame

9st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Paul W Flynn

An AW handicap winner in January has run several fine races in defeat since; however, Cork last time wasn't one of them and is unproven in this ground so others make more appeal; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

33/1

6th

3

(13)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Cork

Dawn Flame

10st 1lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Paul W Flynn

AW winner over this trip in January and consistent turf form of late, most recently good fourth of 17 over C&D; 0.5l to find with Glamazon on that run so definite contender.

8/1

4th

7

(1)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Dawn Flame

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

AW winner over this trip in January; bounced back to form of late with three solid efforts, doing best work late on each time; step up in trip could be key and he should be winning off this mark soon.

5/1

20/1

Form: 5236-8

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Promise in three turf maidens last year at 6.5f-7f on good and yielding ground; never a factor on seasonal/handicap debut at Roscommon (7.5f); headgear combination is now tried; market can guide.
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16th

11

(6)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Running Point

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Promise in three turf maidens last year at 6.5f-7f on good and yielding ground; never a factor on seasonal/handicap debut at Roscommon (7.5f); headgear combination is now tried; market can guide.

20/1

8th

1

(7)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

18:53 Roscommon

Running Point

10st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Promise in three turf maidens last year at 6.5f-7f on good and yielding ground; tongue tie goes on for seasonal return and handicap debut; market can guide.

12/1

10

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:31 Dundalk (AW)

Running Point

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Showed promise on Leopardstown debut in July; improved when runner-up over this trip at Naas in August, despite running green; again looked raw at Down Royal a month ago; official rating of 74 not high enough to inspire confidence.

8/1

Form: 0624

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 805472

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

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Payout
Exacta €100.90
Straight Forecast €92.85
Tricast €1062.88
Trifecta €783.40

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Ocean Echo

POSTDATA:

Cosmic Funk

SPOTLIGHT:

Zaraahmando

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Bucaneer's Spirit