June 26 / 17.35 Curragh

17.35

Good

Silken Thomas And Lock 13 Handicap

  • Prize money: £12804.35
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 20 runners
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Silken Thomas And Lock 13 Handicap

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

1st
11 (20)
Prevalence

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £2.00

Form: 01-30

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won a Dundalk maiden over 7f on second start last winter; a fine effort on handicap/seasonal debut over 7f here but wasn't as good over C&D since when raced keenly; questions now.
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1st

2

(4)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Fairyhouse

Prevalence

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Not entirely consistent but decisively landed a 1m Curragh handicap in June; well beaten in Listed company at Galway, but this drop in class will be appreciated and has to be respected.

7/1

12th

11

(3)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Cork

Prevalence

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

One of two for yard; 7f AW maiden winner off the mark on turf on latest, landing a 1m (good) handicap off 82 at the Curragh; rated 90 now and steps into stakes' company for the first time; new cheekpieces will need to eke out further improvement and soft ground would be an unknown.

14/1

1st

11

(20)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Prevalence

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Won a Dundalk maiden over 7f on second start last winter; a fine effort on handicap/seasonal debut over 7f here but wasn't as good over C&D since when raced keenly; questions now.

14/1

18/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 446-30 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been here including one over C&D; was third on return over C&D but was poor at Leopardstown since so has questions to answer now.
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5th

9

(3)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

14:40 Punchestown

No More Porter

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Only three wins from 65 starts, placed 20 times; found 6f inadequate at Laytown last Thursday; better judged on a series of placed efforts during the summer.

10/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 54-2

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made a promising debut over 7f here last year behind the brilliant Diamond Necklace; didn't seem to handle soft ground next time at Cork; well beaten by a smart rival in a Dundalk maiden on return; considered on handicap debut and the market could help.
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4th

9

(2)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:25 Fairyhouse

Nautic Star

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Consistent but not progressive in five starts this season; behind Stooked when third over 7f at the Curragh in July; got an easy lead when third at Navan over 1m, where Divine Legend got past her for second close home; handy 5lb claimed.

13/2

3rd

17

(14)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

15:45 Navan

Nautic Star

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Very consistent level of form through the summer at 7f/1m on decent ground, notably close third in Curragh handicap and latest two in fillies' maidens at same venue, and when chasing all-the-way winner throughout at Naas when beaten 0.5l; seems sure to run her race but may need more to play a leading role.

7/1

2nd

9

(16)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Naas

Nautic Star

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Made the frame in all five starts, beaten 2.5l into third off 75 in 1m handicap at the Curragh before running to a similar level when filling the same spot at the Curragh 16 days ago over 7f; consistent and experienced; should go close back up in trip.

4/1

28/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: 241977 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner gained her sole turf win from 27 starts over 7f at this venue last year; soundly beaten on last three starts and needs a return to best.
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2nd

10

(12)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

16:10 Punchestown

Neo Smart

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Two wins on AW; has been running quite consistently this season; however, she has managed only one success from 32 starts on turf, and has been a beaten favourite in two of her last three starts; hard to be confident.

12/1

2nd

11

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Neo Smart

12st 1lb

J: Gordon Power

T: J S Bolger

Three Flat wins over shorter; ran well enough over C&D last time; has a bit to find today.

14/1

6th

12

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Neo Smart

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J S Bolger

Course winner off this mark last year over 7f; zero luck in running when a close sixth over 1m here on latest; yet to run over this far a trip but her dam was a 1m4f winner so decent prospects of staying the trip; big chance if she does.

7/2

10/1

Form: 9-0905

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won a valuable 1m2f Goodwood novice for former yard in 2025 but lost her form latterly; the best of four runs for this yard came over C&D last time and can do better so considered.
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9th

2

(10)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Liberate

10st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Made it second-time lucky for her current yard when dead-heating off a reduced mark at Brighton last month; remains well treated on old form but she's hard to predict and was disappointing at Chepstow three weeks ago; has bit to prove again after that heavy defeat and both wins have been at 1m2f.

9/1

5th

1

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Chepstow

Liberate

10st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Has done well in two starts since joining this yard, dead-heating at Brighton (1m2f, good to firm) a week ago; clearly in good form just now, but has a 5lb penalty to carry and softening ground will pose a question.

7/2

1st

1

(6)

24th Aug 2026

Good

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:00 Brighton

Liberate

9st 9lb

J: George Wood

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Goodwood novice winner for James Horton last spring who tumbled down the weights in Ireland this season; solid in the market for her new yard at Newmarket on Friday and that was a step back in the right direction.

5/1

25/1

Form: 20000- D

Last run: 236 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Two wins over this trip when trained in UK; soundly beaten in four runs over various trips for this yard last year; needs his best on return but the lively ground will suit.
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5th

3

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:25 Roscommon

Thyer

9st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Dual 1m winner in Britain, both on good ground; steady return to form on recent starts; good third of 16 over this trip in a Galway festival handicap (Fratas, unplaced favourite); another solid display when second at the Curragh, up 3lb.

5/1

2nd

2

(6)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Curragh

Thyer

9st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Dual 1m winner in Britain, both on good ground; steady return to form of late, most recently in first-time visor at Galway, racing keenly when good third of 16 over 1m4f (yielding); step back in trip could suit now.

15/2

18/1

Form: 373-6

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Consistent in defeat in three maidens last year; beaten 12l on return in a 1m2f Down Royal handicap; visor returns down in trip and needs his best.
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1st

1

(11)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

17:40 Navan

Chapel Lane

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Some decent maiden form last year, particularly when third over this trip at Thurles in October; first two handicap runs only fair; much better when finishing well to take third over 7f at Leopardstown; best of the remainder behind a front-running outsider over 1m at Killarney; will need to surpass his official rating to score here.

8/1

2nd

5

(2)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:50 Killarney

Chapel Lane

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W McCreery

Some decent maiden form last year, particularly when third over this trip at Thurles in October; first two handicap runs only fair but really caught the eye with how he finished at Leopardstown last time when staying on strongly to grab third; step up in trip should suit on that evidence and a contender.

11/2

12/1

Form: 531-96

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f Dundalk maiden on third start last December; was poor at the same track next time; came back after a break with a fine effort over C&D when a bit keen; needs a bit more but a chance off 2lb lower.
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1st

7

(12)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Curragh

Liberation Date

9st 5lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Jack Foley

Sole win came in an AW 7f maiden at Dundalk in December; had the run of the race under today's rider in a premier handicap here (1m1f, good) when a career-best third but unable to back that up over shorter at Galway; tries this trip for the first time.

9/1

6th

7

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Liberation Date

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Jack Foley

Sole win came in an AW 7f maiden at Dundalk in December (7f); had the run of the race in a Curragh premier handicap (1m1f, good) last time but it was still a career-best effort in third; interestingly, Browne McMonagle takes over now.

6/1

3rd

17

(1)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Liberation Date

8st 7lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Jack Foley

Won a 7f maiden at Dundalk last December; fair sixth over 1m here last month; 3lb out of the handicap here and looks held by Punica Granatum and Anushka; respectable run here on Friday; needs more.

25/1

Form: 701-59

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark for former yard in a 6f Navan maiden last October; has placed form at this trip but needs to do better than on his two starts for this yard.
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23th

10

(18)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Chester Nimitz

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Hasn't really fired so far this season but has been running over 7f-1m; blinkers added to tongue tie worn last time and drops back to trip he won his maiden over; not dismissed for yard coming into form.

33/1

9th

3

(16)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Chester Nimitz

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gerard O’Leary

Sole win came in Navan maiden (6f, yielding) in October and ran a decent race on stable debut this year when fifth at Leopardstown; not in same form in three runs since, but has slid in the weights if he can put his best foot forward in a tongue-tie.

33/1

Form: 3-9770

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a 7f Brighton maiden in 2024; some fair runs for this yard since last year but has to improve on recent form.
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6th

1

(12)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Usuario Amigo

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Richard John O’Brien

Has only lately dropped into this basement grade and showed improved form when third over this trip at Navan; AW debut and yard does well here, albeit it has had a quiet summer.

9/1

3rd

3

(10)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:40 Navan

Usuario Amigo

9st 13lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Richard John O’Brien

Sole win came in a Brighton maiden two years ago; has been regressive over various trips this season and hard to be confident in.

16/1

OUR TIP
11th
1 (4)
Tachos

16/1

Form: 560-69

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over 1m1f but has placed form at this trip too; way below her best in two starts this year but this faster ground will suit and can give an improved effort.
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16th

18

(10)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 60y

18:10 Leopardstown

Tachos

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Returned to form when strong-finishing third of 22 to Bella Colombia over 1m1f here early last month; built on that with a narrow C&D victory over Thrifty Of Digby, with Bella Colombia taking third; not much between the trio.

12/1

1st

8

(1)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Tachos

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Last of two wins came here over 1m1f last summer off 74; seasonal-best came over same C&D a fortnight ago when strong-finishing third (from a wide draw) of 22 to Bella Colombia (fourth has won since); nice turn around in weights with that rival here and cheekpieces added; should go well.

9/2

3rd

1

(25)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Tachos

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: D K Weld

Has now slipped to 2lb below her last winning mark (which came over C&D) and her last run here over 1m was a step in the right direction; tough draw to overcome but not discounted.

14/1

Form: 080406 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Five wins between turf and AW for Johnny Murtagh; best effort for this yard came when fourth over 7f here but has been below that level twice again since; blinkers added.
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7th

1

(9)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:57 Fairyhouse

Blues Emperor

10st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Five-time winner for Johnny Murtagh and clearly not the horse he once was, but showed that he is potentially at a winning level when a close third in a 1m handicap at Cork two weeks ago; this might be his trip now and he is certainly respected.

8/1

3rd

3

(9)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Blues Emperor

9st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Five wins for Johnny Murtagh; went close for this yard at the Curragh in April (7f, soft); below best in four starts since then; has tumbled in the ratings but will make limited appeal until showing signs of a revival.

25/1

Form: 2224-3

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has been consistent in defeat in six maidens up to 1m2.5f; carried her head awkwardly at Dundalk last time and a visor is applied; needs her best on handicap bow.
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2nd

7

(5)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

16:35 Clonmel

Therewillbeglory

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Consistent form in maidens at up to 10.5f; mid-division on handicap debut at the Curragh in June; had Kakori back in fourth when runner-up in a 7f maiden at Laytown last week; not certain to confirm form over this trip; can carry her head awkwardly.

15/8

2nd

9

(5)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Laytown

Therewillbeglory

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Consistent form in maidens at up to 10.5f; can carry her head awkwardly; weakened out of things on handicap debut at the Curragh in June; needs her best to find her first win.

5/1

13th

4

(5)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Therewillbeglory

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Has been consistent in defeat in six maidens up to 1m2.5f; carried her head awkwardly at Dundalk last time and a visor is applied; needs her best on handicap bow.

11/1

Form: 802120 D BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in a Gowran handicap over this trip and was a close second at Ballinrobe (1m1.5f) under a 7lb penalty after; was poor at Leopardstown since so questions now.
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1st

6

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:53 Listowel

Majestic King

9st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Climbed too high in the ratings after a Gowran win and Ballinrobe second in May; fair fourth behind Red Hugh O'Donnell at Killarney in July; domes strongly into the reckoning after second at Gowran; Daniel King a noteworthy booking.

5/1

2nd

5

(17)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Majestic King

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Probably too high in the ratings since a C&D win in May, not a bad run at Killarney seven weeks ago; high draw is a potential negative.

8/1

4th

3

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Majestic King

9st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Got off the mark in a Gowran handicap over this trip in May and was a close second at Ballinrobe next time; doubts raised by his two most recent outings; beaten favourite for the Curragh race in which No More Porter was second

14/1

15/2

Form: 09-752 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over C&D last year off 4lb lower; several decent efforts in defeat since including at Limerick last time though looked a bit awkward under pressure then; still, unlikely to be far away.
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6th

6

(13)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

15:44 Navan

Tofino

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Recorded her sole success in a 1m Curragh handicap last season; pick of this season's form when second in Limerick fillies handicap, not beaten far at the Curragh on latest, having not had a clear run; not one to rule out.

7/1

8th

4

(10)

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Tofino

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Recorded her sole success in this race last season; also ran well when third in a 26-runner contest here late last season; uneven form this term; stable has hit a good patch of form this week; worth considering.

13/2

6th

8

(12)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Tofino

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Not one of her better efforts at the Curragh last time; hard to win with; best run this season when second in a six-runner contest; others preferred.

8/1

Form: 050403 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won handicaps at Gowran and over C&D last year, both with plenty of cut in the ground; some fine efforts in defeat this term including on good ground; needs a bit more but considered.
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2nd

9

(2)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:41 Listowel

Highbury See See

8st 13lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Won handicaps over 7f and 1m on soft ground last year; inconsistent this season, but gave it a good go last time at Cork when just missing out (1m, good); he's 3lb higher now and they claimed 5lb last time, so has more on his plate.

5/1

2nd

1

(11)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Highbury See See

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Won handicaps over 7f and 1m on soft ground last year; inconsistent this season; however, not ruled out given the stable's continuing good form and the value of Sam Coen's 5lb claim.

20/1

9th

10

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Highbury See See

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Won handicaps over 7f and 1m on soft ground last year; this season hasn't gone to plan, but was fair fourth over C&D in May and third at Limerick in June; on a good mark if he can recapture form.

9/1

Form: 80-905 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won three times last year up to a mile; hasn't been near that level this year but last time at Down Royal was a bit better; needs a return to best.
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8th

9

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:53 Listowel

Summer Snow

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Peter Lawlor

Six-time winner, most recently at last year's Galway festival over 7f; Roscommon third offered encouragement after a sequence of runs that saw her handicap mark reduced; however, she has failed to build on that.

14/1

10th

5

(16)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Galway

Summer Snow

9st 12lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Peter Lawlor

Six-time winner, most recently here at last year's festival over 7f; Roscommon third on penultimate start offered encouragement after a sequence of runs that saw her handicap mark reduced; however, she ran dismally at the same venue last week.

20/1

15th

17

(13)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:25 Roscommon

Summer Snow

9st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Peter Lawlor

Six-time winner, most recently at last year's Galway festival over 7f; recent C&D third offers encouragement after a sequence of runs that saw her handicap mark reduced; first reserve.

20/1

Form: 1096-0 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a Leopardstown maiden over this trip last year; was below her best on final two starts of 2025; has to improve on her C&D comeback run last time.
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1

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

14:15 Wexford

Banner Beauty

11st 2lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Won a Leopardstown maiden on the Flat on debut for this yard in May 2025 but lost way since and now switches to hurdles; not bred for this game; tongue tie goes on; watch.

14/1

18th

5

(19)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Banner Beauty

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Edward Buckley

Won a Leopardstown maiden over this trip last year; was below her best on final two starts of 2025; has to improve on her C&D comeback run last time.

20/1

Form: 09-849 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner has only had three starts on turf but didn't run badly over C&D last time; still needs a fair bit more dropped 2lb.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

19th

20

(3)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Albion Power

9st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Dual AW winner has only had three starts on turf but didn't run badly over C&D last time; still needs a fair bit more dropped 2lb.

20/1

Form: 52-00

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Was runner-up in a Ripon maiden over 1m2f last August on second start for former yard; well below that level in two runs for this yard but faster ground back to 1m may suit.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

13th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:18 Tramore

Spanish Rising

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Second in a 1m2f Flat maiden at Ripon last year when trained by owner's son; well beaten in three Flat starts for current yard, but there was promise in his fourth of 15 on hurdling bow at Ballinrobe last time (2m2f, good); in the mix if building on that.

100/30

4th

6

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

16:36 Ballinrobe

Spanish Rising

11st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Phoenix Of Spain half-brother to five Flat winners was second in 1m2f maiden at Ripon last year, when trained by the owner's son; well beaten in three starts on the Flat in Ireland; tongue-tie fitted for hurdling debut; can be keen.

11/2

20th

12

(6)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Spanish Rising

9st 8lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Henry De Bromhead

Was runner-up in a Ripon maiden over 1m2f last August on second start for former yard; well below that level in two runs for this yard but faster ground back to 1m may suit.

22/1

Non-runners

Brewing, Calm The Jets

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €121.70
Straight Forecast €85.54
Tricast €767.48
Trifecta €987.30

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Highbury See See

SPOTLIGHT:

Nautic Star

The Irish Sun:

Liberate

TOPSPEED:

Highbury See See

POSTDATA:

Highbury See See