June 18 / 17.10 Leopardstown

17.10

Yielding

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  • 0m 7f 45y
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.75
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 86-203 D BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Two wins include over this trip at the Curragh over a year ago off 73; fine C&D runner-up on comeback but race may have come too soon at the Curragh four days later; solid third at Cork on latest and handles any ground; remains nicely treated.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

11

(4)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Goal Exceeded

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Good second at Leopardstown on seasonal debut; race may have come too soon at the Curragh four days later; solid third at Cork next time; hard task now having been raised 9lb for beating Send Harry at Leopardstown; unplaced in this race last year.

8/1

1st

12

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Goal Exceeded

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two wins include over this trip at the Curragh over a year ago off 73; fine C&D runner-up on comeback but race may have come too soon at the Curragh four days later; solid third at Cork on latest and handles any ground; remains nicely treated.

6/1

3rd

8

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Goal Exceeded

8st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two wins include over this trip at the Curragh a year ago off 73; fine comeback run at Leopardstown but race may have come too soon when only midfield at the Curragh four days later; short break since and remains nicely handicapped, with in-form rider's claim an added bonus.

9/2

25/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 312-06 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Dependable on turf last summer, making the frame on multiple occasions before scoring at Dundalk (7f) in September; will need to step up on the form of this year's efforts at Cork and the Curragh.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

16

(6)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Send Harry

9st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Miss Evanna McCutcheon

First reserve; only win from 17 starts came on AW; placed seven times, including a pleasing return to form when second in a 7f handicap at Leopardstown on his penultimate start; flattered by proximity to the smart Dancing Saxon last time.

4th

5

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

17:25 Limerick

Send Harry

9st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Miss Evanna McCutcheon

Only one win from 16 starts; placed seven times, including a pleasing return to form when second in a 7f handicap at Leopardstown last month; good prospects of reaching the money again.

5/1

2nd

4

(12)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Send Harry

10st 1lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Miss Evanna McCutcheon

Dependable on turf last summer, making the frame on multiple occasions before scoring at Dundalk (7f) in September; will need to step up on the form of this year's efforts at Cork and the Curragh.

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 332037

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has been running well in defeat this term, including a second of 23 over this trip at the Curragh in March; wasn't beaten far when seventh of 21 at Navan 11 days ago (5f); acts on good but best on soft/heavy.
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17

(4)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Mickey The Steel

9st 9lb

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Second reserve; generally reliable sort knows how to win and has been in decent form this term, placing in five of his seven starts; more than capable off this mark but may need softer ground to get his head back in front.

3rd

13

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Mickey The Steel

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Has been running well in defeat this term, including a second of 23 over this trip at the Curragh in March; wasn't beaten far when seventh of 21 at Navan 11 days ago (5f); acts on good but best on soft/heavy.

12/1

7th

7

(6)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Mickey The Steel

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Has a decent record at this track, two wins and three seconds from nine visits; solid form this term except a moderate Curragh run over 7f; place chance now after last Sunday's third at Listowel; acts on good but best on soft or heavy.

12/1

Form: -36806 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Last win was in late 2024, but was second over this trip at last year's Galway festival and some good AW runs over the winter; not disgraced at Listowel 18 days ago; has much lower mark on turf.
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1

(12)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Apache Outlaw

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Had been running well before a below par effort at the Curragh last time over an inadequate 5f; runner up over C&D last year off 8lb higher; could bounce back.

15/2

11th

8

(15)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Apache Outlaw

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Solid form in four runs on turf since an unproductive spell on AW; needs to find extra on the evidence of last Saturday's third at Limerick; previous third at this venue was over 7f.

16/1

5th

6

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

17:25 Limerick

Apache Outlaw

9st 7lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Adrian McGuinness

Solid form in three runs on turf since an unproductive spell on AW; 7lb claimer in the saddle here, with a senior rider on stablemate Clonmacash.

8/1

5th
11 (5)
Free Solo

16/1

Form: -00706 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner, including here as 2yo; ran well here twice last summer (runner-up in this race); out of form this term before eyecatching sixth over C&D last week after a slow start, two places behind Loingseoir; each-way possibilities.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Free Solo

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Multiple winner; on a good mark but hasn't been all that threatening this year and others appeal more.

20/1

5th

11

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Free Solo

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Six-time winner, including here as 2yo; ran well here twice last summer (runner-up in this race); out of form this term before eyecatching sixth over C&D last week after a slow start, two places behind Loingseoir; each-way possibilities.

16/1

6th

5

(11)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

18:30 Leopardstown

Free Solo

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Six-time winner, including here as a 2yo; ran well here twice last summer but has been out of form this term; 11th of 15 at Roscommon 24 days ago; down 4lb and hard to recommend.

22/1

Form: -94631 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a good spell last summer, including a win at this track (1m, good); fair efforts in defeat this year before improving to score at Down Royal (7f, good) on latest; up 5lb but right in the mix again as long as the ground doesn't deteriorate.
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Verdict Starting price

8

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Faoladh

9st 12lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

Gained second career win off just 1lb higher at Down Royal in May (7f, good); lost form since and was soundly beaten behind a couple of these rivals over 8.5f here on Tuesday; would prefer a sounder surface.

20/1

14th

9

(1)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Faoladh

9st 12lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

One of three for yard; 2-16 on turf; won over 1m at Leopardstown (good) last season off 66; scored at Down Royal (7f, good) off 67 in May and just 1lb higher here but in poor form since and needs to revive in new headgear combination.

14/1

13th

1

(13)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Faoladh

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Enjoyed a good spell last summer, including a win and a short-head second in two outings over 1m here in June; twice made the frame over 1m here this year before winning over this trip at Down Royal in May; out of the money twice since then.

10/1

Form: 0/600- D

Last run: 234 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Nothing of any note in his form since early in his career; off the track 234 days; new headgear combination.
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Verdict Starting price

15

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Buttermere Ridge

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Oliver McKiernan

Has failed to add to his Gowran maiden win in April 2024 (7f, good); not a bad effort when a close fourth behind Minaun View in a Bellewstown claimer latest (Gloriously Glam second); handicap form unconvincing; new headgear combination tried.

25/1

4th

7

(6)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Buttermere Ridge

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Oliver McKiernan

Rated 68 so well treated by race conditions on paper and one of best efforts for this yard when beaten 6.5l into seventh of 15 in Leopardstown handicap (7f, good) on seasonal return; needs to back that up now.

10/1

7th

2

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Buttermere Ridge

10st 1lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Oliver McKiernan

Nothing of any note in his form since early in his career; off the track 234 days; new headgear combination.

100/1

Form: 426228

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer finished runner-up in two 6f large-field Curragh handicaps in April/May but failed to cope with the drop in trip in 5f Dundalk maiden last month; should be competitive back over a more suitable trip.
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6th

1

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:10 Bellewstown

Reposado

9st 13lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Three second this year include two in 6f handicaps at the Curragh; however, disappointing in last two races (5f maiden/7f handicap) and now 0-17; these terms aren't favourable, either.

8/1

8th

8

(8)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Reposado

9st 13lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Prominent racer finished runner-up in two 6f large-field Curragh handicaps in April/May but failed to cope with the drop in trip in 5f Dundalk maiden last month; should be competitive back over a more suitable trip.

12/1

8th

2

(9)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:17 Dundalk (AW)

Reposado

10st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Prominent racer was second over this trip at two; second over 6f three times this year, once here and in big-field Curragh handicaps last twice.

5/1

16/1

Form: -78249

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Maiden with little enough mileage on the clock; creditable efforts in handicaps of late but will do well to get an easy run to the front from his draw here; more needed.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

5

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:10 Galway

Hexagonal

9st 13lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Produced back-to-back solid runs at Ballinrobe and the Curragh earlier this season; failed to reach the same standard in his next four races; had plenty to spare when winning over an extended 1m1f at Gowran last Saturday; unknown quantity at this trip, good chance if he stays.

13/2

1st

2

(9)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:05 Gowran Park

Hexagonal

10st 1lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Maiden produced back-to-back solid runs at Ballinrobe and the Curragh earlier this season; has failed to reach the same standard in last four starts; too keen when 13l behind the winner at Killarney (1m, good) latest.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: /203D4-

Last run: 262 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Best of maiden efforts came over this sort of trip on good ground; disqualified after placing fourth at Down Royal when rider failed to weigh in; blinkers go on now for handicap debut after an absence; market can guide.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(10)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Perfect Base

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Best of maiden efforts came over this sort of trip on good ground; disqualified after placing fourth at Down Royal when rider failed to weigh in; blinkers go on now for handicap debut after an absence; market can guide.

33/1

4th

12

(9)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:49 Down Royal

Perfect Base

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Best two efforts came in maidens around this trip at Fairyhouse and Roscommon on good ground; should get involved once the going doesn't deteriorate too much; cheekpieces added.

6/1

Form: 43190- D

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Gained first win in 7f Dundalk maiden in October; never counted in two AW handicaps at the end of 2025; ran well in turf maidens last year so can't be discounted but fitness has to be taken on trust after a layoff.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(12)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Phoenix Pairc

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Dundalk maiden win came at 7f, well held in handicaps since at same trip, too keen on last month's Leopardstown comeback; drops in trip (ran well here in a maiden last summer).

10/1

11th

7

(9)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Phoenix Pairc

9st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W McCreery

Gained first win in 7f Dundalk maiden in October; never counted in two AW handicaps at the end of 2025; ran well in turf maidens last year so can't be discounted but fitness has to be taken on trust after a layoff.

33/1

Form: 704085

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Now 0-10 but has ability judged on his keeping-on fourth of 21 at the Curragh in April; didn't get a clear run at Down Royal last month and completely missed the break when fifth of 20 at Cork 15 days ago (Irish Rumour second); good chance if he can get away on terms.
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3rd

1

(10)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

Eichan San

10st 2lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Has failed to reach the first three in 11 attempts; has shown his best form this season in two Curragh outings; well beaten at Leopardstown last time (7f, good); blinkers go on now.

12/1

12th

17

(2)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Eichan San

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Now 0-10 but has ability judged on his keeping-on fourth of 21 at the Curragh in April; didn't get a clear run at Down Royal last month and completely missed the break when fifth of 20 at Cork 15 days ago (Irish Rumour second); good chance if he can get away on terms.

7/1

Form: 825-02

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Only one win from 30 starts (5f); went close on occasions last year; far too keen on seasonal return at Roscommon last month but much-improved second of 20 at Cork 15 days ago (6.5f, yielding), best work at the finish; in the mix.
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5th

8

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Irish Rumour

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Sole win from 31 starts came here nearly two years ago (5f, good) off today's mark; seasonal-best when good staying on second of 20 at the Curragh last month (6.5f, yielding), didn't count from wide draw at Leopardstown latest; McMonagle back aboard and can't rule out.

11/2

13th

15

(16)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Irish Rumour

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Only one win from 30 starts (5f); went close on occasions last year; far too keen on seasonal return at Roscommon last month but much-improved second of 20 at Cork 15 days ago (6.5f, yielding), best work at the finish; in the mix.

5/1

40/1

Form: 2980-0

Last run: 71 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won 6f maiden for Ralph Beckett and later some decent efforts in defeat in France up to 1m2f; hasn't had her preferred decent ground for current connections so potential improver if it comes up good.
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14th

2

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Ardeur

9st 10lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Won 6f maiden for Ralph Beckett and later some decent efforts in defeat in France up to 1m2f; weak Irish form, in rear on both starts this season.

33/1

14th

6

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Ardeur

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Patrick J Flynn

Won 6f maiden for Ralph Beckett and later some decent efforts in defeat in France up to 1m2f; hasn't had her preferred decent ground for current connections so potential improver if it comes up good.

40/1

50/1

Form: 6666-0

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Placed over 6f/7f in Britain two seasons ago; never a factor on 5f Navan stable debut 11 days ago after a year off the track; market will reveal expectations.
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Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

16

(17)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Caffu Zafeen

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Placed over 6f/7f in Britain two seasons ago; never a factor on 5f Navan stable debut 11 days ago after a year off the track; market will reveal expectations.

50/1

18th

10

(12)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Caffu Zafeen

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul W Flynn

Placed over 6f/7f in Britain two seasons ago; off for almost a year; hard to fancy against that background.

25/1

Non-runners

Loingseoir, Navagio

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €43.90
Straight Forecast €36.67
Tricast €565.11
Trifecta €392.10

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Goal Exceeded

SPOTLIGHT:

Eichan San

The Irish Sun:

Loingseoir

POSTDATA:

Goal Exceeded