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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1st

6

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Goal Exceeded

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for Ado McGuinness has had a good season; winner over 7f at Leopardstown in June and has run well off revised mark since, when fourth to stablemate Eddie G at Galway and on ground faster than ideal over 1m at the Curragh.

15/2

4th

10

(12)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Goal Exceeded

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

One of two for trainer; up 10lb compared to his Leopardstown win in June (7f, good); ran with credit off his revised mark at Galway last time when fourth of 15 (7f, yielding); upped to 1m now and should give a good account of himself again.

8/1

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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11th

19

(17)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Send Harry

9st 4lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Miss Evanna McCutcheon

AW winner has yet to score on turf but plenty of good runs in defeat, notably at Leopardstown and Limerick over the summer; recent Gowran effort wasn't a bad one, showing plenty of speed (7f); drop in trip could suit.

16/1

5th

4

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Gowran Park

Send Harry

9st 8lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Miss Evanna McCutcheon

AW winner has yet to score on turf but plenty of good runs in defeat including when ahead of a couple of these in a Limerick rated race on penultimate; ground not ideal at Galway latest; place chance back on sounder surface.

12/1

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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6th

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

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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2nd

9

(1)

12th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

17:10 Chester

Apache Outlaw

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Competitive in Ireland this year from 6.5f to 7f, last time narrowly beaten in a three-way photo at Galway (7f); tongue-tie joins cheekpieces; unraced here but he's a battle-hardened 6yo.

7/1

3rd

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
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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2nd

7

(19)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Free Solo

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Gained the sixth win of his career at Roscommon this time last year; 7lb lower now, but this season's form offers limited hope.

16/1

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

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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5th

2

(1)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:49 Laytown

Faoladh

12st 0lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Not the most consistent, but landed a second win of the season at the Galway festival (7f, yielding); only 1lb higher now on his first crack at 6f; player if he handles the surface.

4/1

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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11th

13

(11)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:22 Gowran Park

Buttermere Ridge

9st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Oliver McKiernan

1-11 on Flat after landing a 7f course maiden in April 2024; just 1.5l behind Minaun View in a Bellewstown claimer in July (1m, good) and better off at weights now; well beaten at Galway latest (7f, yielding).

18/1

10th

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

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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8th

1

(4)

4th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:48 Lingfield (AW)

Reposado

9st 9lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Dylan Cunha

0-18 but runner-up in three Irish 6f handicaps this year (turf/AW); joined this respected yard for 20,000gns; considered.

5/1

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

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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9th

9

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:30 Down Royal

Hexagonal

9st 11lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Took a big climb in the ratings for a Gowran win over just shy of this trip and well held at Galway; dropped to claiming company to score narrowly at Roscommon last month, where he had Darkdeserthighway 3l back in fourth but now 12lb worse off with that rival.

8/1

1st

7

(2)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Hexagonal

9st 2lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

One of three for yard; took a big climb in the ratings for a Gowran win; hung badly left when in rear in a handicap at Galway; well beaten in a claimer at Gowran recently.

10/1

7th

6

(13)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Hexagonal

9st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

One of three for yard; shed the maiden tag in a 9.5f handicap here (good) off 59 on his penultimate start; soundly beaten off revised mark at Galway, though trip/ground not ideal there; drawn wide and trip may be on sharp side.

8/1

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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9th

17

(15)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Gowran Park

Perfect Base

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Reserve; placed in maidens last year at Fairyhouse and Roscommon at this trip; sole run this term in Leopardstown handicap (first-time blinkers) was tame so has a bit to prove now and ground a concern.

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

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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1st

2

(17)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:25 Roscommon

Phoenix Pairc

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

AW maiden winner unplaced in all six handicaps, but not a bad run at Leopardstown on latest start; has dropped 12lb from initial mark and gets first chance to run in this grade

8/1

7th

9

(12)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Phoenix Pairc

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: W McCreery

Sole win in 11 starts came on AW in maiden over 7f last October; well held in handicaps; towards the rear in Naas event dominated by Zheleznaya Dama and Bear Right.

25/1

14th

5

(12)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Phoenix Pairc

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Sole win in ten starts came on AW in maiden over 7f in October; well held in handicaps since, keeping on one pace over 6f at Navan 23 days ago; needs more up in trip.

20/1

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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1st

2

(14)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Irish Rumour

10st 2lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

A bit in-and-out this season but won this in 2024 off 3lb higher and ran a massive race to finish a close third in a big field at the Curragh (6f, good) two weeks ago; big chance if repeating that off the same mark.

4/1

3rd

23

(13)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Irish Rumour

9st 3lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

On long losing run but did shape well over extended 6f here (yielding) in June off 1lb lower; needs to bounce back from a moderate run over 7f at Naas last time.

33/1

10th

11

(15)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Irish Rumour

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

1-31 but has finished second seven times, including over 6f at the Curragh in June in 20-runner handicap; didn't feature from wide draw at Leopardstown, but back on track when beaten 3l into fifth at Navan last time; shouldn't rule out back up in trip.

16/1

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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2

(7)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

18:10 Clonmel

Ardeur

10st 0lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Yet to add to 2yo success for Ralph Beckett; heavy defeats this year before creditable seventh of 22 at Leopardstown (1m1f, good) when last seen, making most; this track could suit and has been dropped a further 3lb.

8/1

7th

16

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Ardeur

9st 5lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Yet to add to 2yo success for Ralph Beckett; heavy defeats all three starts this year; mark tumbling but she needs a revival.

33/1

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

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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5th

11

(19)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Caffu Zafeen

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul W Flynn

Placed in a couple of maidens for James Tate in 2024 but hard to make a case for him on his form in 2026; cheekpieces tried for latest 12l defeat at the Curragh now discarded.

50/1

14th

15

(19)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Caffu Zafeen

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Paul W Flynn

Maiden is 0-9 on turf; placed in a couple of maidens but has failed to make any impression in handicaps, including in first four runs for this yard; cheekpieces need to spark.

28/1

9th

25

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Caffu Zafeen

9st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Failed to win in Britain and not much encouragement to take from three runs for this stable; too keen at Naas on latest and others look more convincing.

66/1

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