June 20 / 17.13 Down Royal

17.13

Good

Mount Charles Handicap

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 1m 4f 207y
  • 13 runners
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Mount Charles Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

15/4 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: -23321 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner was wonderfully consistent in defeat on AW over winter/spring, placing in four consecutive runs at 1m4f-2m; continued that form back on turf at Roscommon (1m4f, yielding to soft) in May when again a runner-up; a visor replaced the previously worn cheekpieces at Navan (1m5f, good) last time and resulted in a victory; up 5lb but he's a player.
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3rd

15

(16)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Deluca Chop

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: S M Duffy

Enjoying a fine season; back to back 1m5f wins here (good) and at Down Royal (soft) earlier this summer; went up 11lb and only fifth behind a couple of these at Sligo in hat-trick bid on latest; more needed off 1lb lower.

11/1

5th

7

(11)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 56y

20:30 Sligo

Deluca Chop

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: S M Duffy

7yo has hit a rich vein of form this year; no worse than third in six starts and on a hat-trick after hard-fought wins over this trip at Navan and Down Royal; ground-versatile.

4/1

2nd
16 (7)
Folly Beach

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 0/74-7

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; 1-43 under rules with the win coming in 2023; midfield finish on return at Navan.
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10

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:00 Cork

Folly Beach

11st 4lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: M A Molloy

0-13 over hurdles; ran on well for fourth on the Flat at Leopardstown (1m7f, good) on latest; well held on last start in this sphere at Galway just over a year ago but has placed off higher marks before so not discounted back over hurdles.

14/1

4th

9

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:28 Leopardstown

Folly Beach

9st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M A Molloy

Her only Flat win in 33 starts came in this race in 2023 on soft ground; best run this year was on soft at Down Royal; has to improve on latest two runs; ground concerns.

12/1

8th

13

(9)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:30 Killarney

Folly Beach

9st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M A Molloy

Three years since her sole Flat win (1m7f, soft) but only narrowly denied over 1m5f at Down Royal last month on similar ground; not as effective on fast ground six days later at the Curragh so ground concerns again here.

14/1

OUR TIP

20/1

  • Place: £8.30

Form: 000-00

Last run: 97 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
AW winner for George Boughey in 2024; no positive Flat form since joining this yard; enters 0-60 company for the first time now.
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14th

14

(10)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Curragh

Royal Alliance

8st 11lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Dropped into 0-60 company and back to form when a 0.5l third of 14 at Down Royal (1m5f, soft) a week ago; needs to back that up now on quicker ground in this tougher grade.

10/1

3rd

2

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:13 Down Royal

Royal Alliance

10st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

AW winner for George Boughey in 2024; no positive Flat form since joining this yard; enters 0-60 company for the first time now.

20/1

Form: -00002

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Snapped a dismal run of form when dropping into this grade at Fairyhouse and taking the runner-up spot (1m4f, good); nudged up 1lb but if he can build on that latest run he's a player.
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9th

10

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Pebble Island

10st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: John C McConnell

Modest Flat maiden but has shown a bit more hurdling, notably staying on fourth in 2m1f Bellewstown novice early this month (good), raced handier at Sligo latest but didn't seem to get home when fourth (4.5l off third-placed Bobby Kirova) in 2m2f maiden; more needed.

6/1

4th

8

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

13:10 Sligo

Pebble Island

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Modest Flat maiden ran his best race over hurdles when fourth in a Bellewstown novice last time; has a chance if backing up that run.

4/1

4th

5

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:15 Bellewstown

Pebble Island

11st 0lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Has returned to form on the Flat recently, making the frame in handicaps at Fairyhouse and Down Royal; weak form in two juvenile hurdle runs last year.

33/1

Form: 0-5091

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Bagged his second win on turf at Limerick in April (1m4f, yielding) off 44; failed to add an elusive win over obstacles in two starts since, although he placed over hurdles at Punchestown; could go well and has won off 1lb higher before.
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3rd

4

(11)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

16:40 Punchestown

Patrick Street

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Andrew Kinirons

Three-time winner scored at Ayr last month (1m2f, good); held at Hamilton since over 1m4f (good) and this trip might just be on the sharp side for him.

13/2

4th

2

(2)

11th Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 4f 15y

Class 6

20:30 Hamilton

Patrick Street

9st 12lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Andrew Kinirons

Irish raider who won a 0-50 classified event over the weekend; this looks a bit more competitive under a 4lb penalty but the longer trip will suit, with him taking a while to get on top over 1m2f at Ayr; goes on the shortlist.

5/1

1st

6

(13)

8th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Ayr

Patrick Street

9st 9lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Andrew Kinirons

Irish raider; ran far better than finishing position suggests (pecked badly at second-last) over hurdles at Kilbeggan (2m3f) a fortnight ago; cosy Flat winner at Limerick (1m4f, yielding) in April and needs respecting at this basement level.

9/2

50/1

Form: 08-870

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Won on soft ground at Bellewstown in October over an extended 1m4f off 1lb higher; moderate efforts since; chance at her best and rain will help.
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8th

16

(9)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Galway

Idomything

8st 7lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Thomas Cleary

Won on soft ground at Bellewstown last season; 9lb out of the handicap; hard to fancy even with 7lb off.

20/1

50/1

Form: 08790-

Last run: 250 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
No improvement for the switch to handicaps in his final two runs for Willie McCreery; tongue tie goes on for stable debut/seasonal return but hard to recommend on form.
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10th

14

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 165y

13:07 Navan

Plus Or Minus

11st 10lb

J: Richard Condon

T: P A Fahy

Very modest on the Flat and well beaten on hurdling debut at Wexford.

250/1

19th

26

(4)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Plus Or Minus

8st 10lb

T: P A Fahy

Third reserve; didn't show much in five starts for Willie McCreery last year and similar story so far for this yard; new headgear combination needs to transform.

9th

14

(6)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 56y

20:30 Sligo

Plus Or Minus

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P A Fahy

Modest form in seven Flat starts and was 16l behind Deluca Chop at Down Royal on seasonal debut in June; no better since.

18/1

8th
9 (12)
Numidia

18/1

Form: -64007

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Sole win on turf came at Fairyhouse in June 2024 (1m4f, good); latest of three AW wins came at Dundalk in November over 2m; two turf runs this term were poor and most recent Dundalk outing was not his best either.
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8th

4

(9)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:50 Killarney

Numidia

9st 6lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Peter Lawlor

Six-time winner, landed successive handicaps at Bellewstown (1m6f) and Down Royal (1m5f, good); 6lb rise and muddling pace found him out at Gowran Park last time; extra distance will help and he can bounce back.

9/1

8th

6

(3)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 100y

20:30 Gowran Park

Numidia

11st 0lb

J: Miss N Fahey

T: Peter Lawlor

Career wins number five and six last month when prevailing narrowly at Bellewstown (1m6f) and Down Royal (1m5f, good); has another 6lb rise to contend with but he's running well, unlike some in here.

4/1

1st

5

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:24 Down Royal

Numidia

9st 1lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Peter Lawlor

Five wins, two of them on turf, including 25-1 success over extended 1m6f at Bellewstown earlier this month; needed every yard that day, and his previous win was over 2m; got an 8lb rise, which is likely to prevent a follow-up; placed once in seven previous runs here.

4/1

7/1

Form: 6-6401

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Both turf wins came at Chester in 2024; surprise winner on AW at Dundalk last time given his poor form leading up to it, keeping on well over 1m4f; not certain to back that up off 3lb higher.
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2nd

3

(5)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 23y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

Grey Fable

9st 7lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Karl Thornton

Passed by Mr Moonshine close home when fourth at Chester latest, beaten under 1l and clear of Sisterandbrother and Return With Gold; well treated on 2024's peak form, but winless around any course this galloping.

4/1

4th

6

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

13:53 Chester

Grey Fable

9st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Karl Thornton

Victory in this two years ago is one of two course wins; dangerously treated if revived by a return to this venue and he did win on the AW in May.

8/1

Form: 42F-09

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; sole win came on AW in 2024 over 1m4f; went close off this mark at Navan in October; poor in two outings this season.
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11th

17

(2)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:13 Down Royal

Just Another Eagle

9st 4lb

T: Patrick J Flynn

Third reserve; sole win came on AW in 2024 over 1m4f; went close off this mark at Navan in October; poor in two outings this season.

9th

10

(5)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:12 Navan

Just Another Eagle

9st 6lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

1m4f AW winner is 0-15 on turf; beaten a head over 1m6f here last October on soft off 2lb lower; 1m was inadequate on seasonal return at Gowran; should come on plenty for that and not discounted back up in trip.

25/1

16th

7

(15)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Just Another Eagle

9st 7lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Sole victory from 21 starts came in a 1m4f handicap Dundalk in December 2024; slipped up at Dundalk on her final 2025 start after an excellent second in a 23-runner handicap at Navan; however, that was 1m6f, and this trip may prove inadequate.

12/1

25/1

Form: 6040-0

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in all seven starts under rules including two AW handicaps; tailed off over hurdles last time; hard to fancy.
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6th

7

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:15 Bellewstown

Yup Bro

11st 0lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Weak form on the Flat; tailed off on his only start over hurdles; safe to rule out.

100/1

12th

7

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:13 Down Royal

Yup Bro

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: John C McConnell

Well beaten in all seven starts under rules including two AW handicaps; tailed off over hurdles last time; hard to fancy.

25/1

13th

12

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

14:20 Downpatrick

Yup Bro

11st 7lb

J: Shane Fitzsimons

T: John C McConnell

Maiden after six Flat starts, rated 55; out the back on first run of the year at Dundalk; Belardo gelding not bred for this game; third runner for yard.

40/1

Form: /0000- CD

Last run: 218 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in this race in 2024 (good) off 3lb higher; lightly raced since but when she has run, she has been disappointing.
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13th

11

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:13 Down Royal

Calmafterthestorm

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: John C McConnell

Sole win came in this race in 2024 (good) off 3lb higher; lightly raced since but when she has run, she has been disappointing.

33/1

Form: 0970-6

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
First reserve; yet to make an impact in Flat handicaps; well beaten at Fairyhouse on return.
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14th

20

(16)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Milverton

8st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Karl Thornton

Placed in a bumper at Perth in 2024; never in the first four in 13 Flat starts, fair sixth of 12 at Fairyhouse on latest, not far behind La Campanella and Famous Enough.

16/1

6th

10

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:55 Fairyhouse

Milverton

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Karl Thornton

Yet to make an impact in nine Flat handicaps; sixth over 1m2f here but tailed off at Down Royal next time; unlikely to be the answer.

25/1

14th

15

(16)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:13 Down Royal

Milverton

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Karl Thornton

First reserve; yet to make an impact in Flat handicaps; well beaten at Fairyhouse on return.

Non-runners

Memories Maker, Jurality, Jazz Forever

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €62.90
Straight Forecast €46.36
Tricast €702.74
Trifecta €1204.80

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Pebble Island

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Grey Fable

POSTDATA:

Deluca Chop

SPOTLIGHT:

Patrick Street