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O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 16 runners
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O’Driscolls Irish Whiskey Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 040850

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

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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: 047452

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

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2nd

7

(11)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Dynamic Force

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Last win came in a 1m Killarney claimer in 2024; fifth in a claimer last time at Bellewstown, only 24 hours after finishing fourth in a handicap at the same venue; overall handicap form has been satisfactory; needs to raise his game

10/1

5th

8

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Dynamic Force

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Locally trained; ran well over 7f at Down Royal on penultimate when a 1.75l fourth; midfield over an inadequate 6f at Fairyhouse last month; return to 1m a plus and last win came in a 1m Killarney claimer in 2024; fourth 6.10 here on Thursday.

8/1

Form: 700097 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 59

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7th

3

(10)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:30 Killarney

Usuario Amigo

10st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Richard John O’Brien

Sole win came in a Brighton maiden in September 2024; has been regressive over various trips this season including when ninth in a 1m handicap here yesterday; others preferred.

25/1

9th

10

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Usuario Amigo

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Richard John O’Brien

Sole win came in a 7f Brighton maiden in 2024; nothing of note in his form since finishing third of seven at Limerick 12 months ago; in rear in this year's edition of that race on Saturday; has been struggling in handicaps.

25/1

4 (11)
Brains

Form: -04265

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 58

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5th

2

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

18:30 Roscommon

Brains

10st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: R Donohoe

Veteran winner of 14 races (11 on AW); shaped well in his opening two turf runs this year; second over 7f at Leopardstown (yielding to soft) and fourth over C&D (good); a bit below that level at Gowran on latest.

9/1

Form: 5-0049 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

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9th

8

(11)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

The Blue Panther

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five career wins, last two coming at Listowel; first sign of form this season on latest when never nearer fourth at Roscommon 15 days ago; down to a decent mark so considered.

10/1

4th

7

(7)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

18:30 Roscommon

The Blue Panther

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Fifth career win when revelling in the mud at Listowel (7f, heavy) last September; out of form in two runs this season.

14/1

Form: -01098

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 59

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8th

10

(9)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

16:40 Ballinrobe

Incredible Army

8st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Jack Foley

One of two for yard; sprang a surprise in three-runner rated race at Dundalk (6f) in February; well beaten twice since, including in 1m Gowran claimer latest on turf debut; needs to get back on track.

12/1

9th

8

(9)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 180y

15:50 Gowran Park

Incredible Army

9st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Jack Foley

Won a three-runner 6f race at Dundalk in February; modest overall form on AW; makes turf debut; others preferred.

8/1

Form: -45020

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

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12th

1

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 73y

20:30 Killarney

Sands Castle

10st 0lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

Fourth in a Gowran maiden and back to form on second handicap start when staying on to be runner-up to subsequent winner Rodeo Drive at Ballinrobe (9.5f); stayers on dam's side of pedigree, but her best runs have been on easy ground.

12/1

2nd

1

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

19:27 Ballinrobe

Sands Castle

10st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Adrian Sexton

Beaten around 10l in fifth at Sligo on sole handicap attempt; has plenty of weight here; others have stronger credentials.

12/1

Form: 602031

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

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1st

10

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:30 Limerick

Glen Breeze

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick Magee

Last three races have been over 6f at Fairyhouse, placed in two of them; much improved when second in a 17-runner contest in which Jampa Ling was third; failed to reproduce that form a week later; bounced back to take third behind Monastere ten days ago; the winner is due to put that form to the test in the 6.00 race.

11/4

3rd

17

(6)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Glen Breeze

8st 8lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Patrick Magee

C&D second early last month was encouraging; failed to reproduce that form a week later; new headgear combination now.

12/1

Form: 0-700

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

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12th

2

(7)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:40 Bellewstown

Nosmokewithoutfire

9st 13lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Out the back in three maidens over trips ranging from 7f-1m4f; handicaps have likely always been the plan so worth a market check for local trainer.

25/1

10th

4

(9)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:18 Dundalk (AW)

Nosmokewithoutfire

9st 8lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Out the back in two turf maidens; handicap mark after this.

250/1

Form: -08866

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

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No Results Found

Form: 7028-0 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 41

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16th

17

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Miqdaad

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

AW maiden winner in 2024; one good run last year, a 0.5l second of 13 at Limerick in July; 2lb lower here but has been off since a below par run at Leopardstown last August; might need this.

16/1

Form: 0609-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

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13th

15

(10)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Tariff

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Conor David Maxwell

Minor form, including a 7f AW handicap; 8lb out of the weights on this stable debut.

50/1

5

(3)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:45 Dundalk (AW)

Tariff

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Slowly away and always behind here three weeks ago on debut; can be ruled out.

50/1

Form: 37-054 BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 40

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4th

14

(4)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Jackandthefox

8st 10lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

22-race maiden; satisfactory run over C&D last month; satisfactory run over C&D but was behind Monastere and Livingston Range then

16/1

5th

11

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Jackandthefox

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Maiden after 21 runs but placed a number of times, including in this race last year; can improve from seasonal debut over C&D so could be involved.

20/1

Form: 00-0

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

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15th

18

(18)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Leannespour

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Edward Lynam

Towards the back in outings at Navan and this venue last autumn; needs this for a handicap mark.

66/1

14

(1)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Leannespour

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Showed ability but ultimately well held at Navan (6f) and looks one for further down the line.

100/1

Form: 0-0060

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 44

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12th

13

(11)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 194y

16:53 Naas

Darwins Angel

9st 1lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: S M Duffy

Best run for previous yard came when fourth in Down Royal nursery off 61 in September; struggled in four starts for new connections, including when soundly beaten in claimer 57 days ago; visor applied.

28/1

6th

8

(1)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

16:40 Ballinrobe

Darwins Angel

8st 8lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: S M Duffy

Best run for Stephen Thorne a 2l fourth of 14 in a Down Royal nursery last September off 61; soundly beaten in three runs for this stable; others look more convincing.

16/1

Form: 204053 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 41

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3rd

13

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:10 Killarney

Beau Army

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Adrian McGuinness

Winner over 6f/7f at Dundalk; ran her best race on turf when fourth behind the progressive Meriden three starts ago; needs to reverse recent Bellewstown form with Cause I Like You and Stonyfalls.

8/1

5th

12

(10)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:40 Bellewstown

Beau Army

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has won over 6f/7f at Dundalk; ran her best race on turf when fourth behind the progressive Meriden at Down Royal on penultimate (one place behind Fontaine Khaled); nowhere near that level at Limerick since but player if at her best.

16/1

Betting Forcast

12/1 Eichan San, 7/1 Dynamic Force, 15/1 Usuario Amigo, 15/2 Brains, 16/1 The Blue Panther, 20/1 Incredible Army, 13/1 Sands Castle, 3/1 Glen Breeze, 33/1 Nosmokewithoutfire, 14/1 Snap Decision, 25/1 Miqdaad, 33/1 Tariff, 6/1 Jackandthefox, 18/1 Leannespour, 33/1 Darwins Angel, 15/2 Beau Army