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17.10

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Friday Night Lights Return Weekly From 18th September Handicap

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 17 runners
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Friday Night Lights Return Weekly From 18th September Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Mostly sunny

OUR TIP

Form: 0-0008 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

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8th

20

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Dancing Steve

9st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has winning form at this trip and is 6lb lower than when winning at Navan (1m2f, good) just over a year ago; however, badly out of sorts in three runs this term and not easy to fancy on recent form.

25/1

Form: /60-84

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

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4th

7

(1)

12th Jul 2026

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1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Navajo Point

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Lightly raced and back from over a year off with creditable mid-field run over this trip at Leoprdstown, keeping on steadily from off the pace; first start on AW.

12/1

8th

13

(17)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Navajo Point

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Martin Hassett

Quiet in maidens; some promise on handicap debut at Cork (7f) but completely tailed off next time at Roscommon; lengthy absence to overcome.

40/1

Form: 803075 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

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5th

4

(6)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:24 Down Royal

Rising Sky

9st 3lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Anthony McCann

AW winner over 10.5f in March and her higher-grade third at Naas was a good effort; 1m4f has seemed a bridge too far, though, and long way behind Masego over that trip at Bellewstown; excuse for latest run (1m2f) at Navan.

6/1

Form: 039400

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

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22th

4

(17)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Anchors Away

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M G Quinn

Showed promise at Fairyhouse on handicap debut, blotted his record with a poor Naas run; others have more convincing claims.

33/1

15th

10

(15)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 194y

19:10 Naas

Anchors Away

9st 5lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: M G Quinn

Maiden has posted some decent efforts in defeat including at Fairyhouse last time over 1m2f; can be involved with the tongue-tie added then retained.

10/1

Form: 324232 C

Last run: 141 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

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13th

3

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:45 Wexford

Storm Eric

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Jamie Flynn

Three-time AW winner is rated 54 on that surface; 0-19 on turf on Flat; makes hurdling bow with a good rider aboard but others more likely.

20/1

2nd

5

(4)

27th Mar 2026

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1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Storm Eric

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Jamie Flynn

Three course wins at 7f/1m and is now 2lb below his last winning mark from January last year; knocking on the door here recently, placing in four of his last five runs (three over C&D); took third in a higher grade last week; leading chance.

9/4

Form: -57020

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

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13th

9

(3)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Tortola

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Eoin Griffin

Maiden reappeared early this month with best run yet in handicaps on yard debut, coming from some way back to finish second at Bellewstown over this trip (good); can go well now from a good draw.

9/2

2nd

10

(11)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Tortola

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Eoin Griffin

Weak form for Josh Halley; best run for Andy Slattery on yard debut when third in 7f claimer at Dundalk; regressive since; first run for Eoin Griffin; best watched.

66/1

Form: 320720

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

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11th

10

(11)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

19:40 Ballinrobe

Copper Craft

9st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: A Oliver

Has placed in three of his five runs this season, including when a 0.75l second to Arch Enemy (who has won again since) on latest at Navan (1m2f, good); also has placed form at 1m4f so decent chance he'll stay this far; place shout at least.

5/2

2nd

11

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Copper Craft

9st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

Form to date suggests he's better on AW; couple of modest efforts on turf last month so lot more needed.

12/1

Form: 7-7804

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

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4th

10

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Retro Gal

9st 3lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Henry De Bromhead

Hasn't counted in two handicap runs of late; blinkers now tried and still has time on her side.

10/1

10th

13

(3)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Retro Gal

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Henry De Bromhead

Never competitive in three maidens over 1m; not much better upped to 1m4f for handicap debut at Limerick (good to yielding); needs to show more.

18/1

Form: 003700 CD

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 46

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14th

10

(16)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 190y

19:44 Fairyhouse

Barretstown

9st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Four wins on AW; sole success on the grass came at Cork (1m2f, yld) in May 2024 off 5lb higher; recent form on AW not great and well beaten in this last year; others make more appeal.

20/1

Form: -66600

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

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11th

13

(11)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

My Vonnie

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M M Rice

Second over 1m4f here in November, but that's her only time to place in 10 starts here and 1m likely too sharp; another headgear combo tried, but even the champion jockey will struggle to get this one involved

40/1

Form: 00-029 BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

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9th

11

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:16 Down Royal

Coul Dore

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W R Crawford

A newly applied hood appeared to work the oracle at Fairyhouse last time (1m2f, good) when running his best race by far from five starts, beaten just a neck; 4lb rise for that seems a little harsh but chance if the hood continues its magic.

4/1

2nd

16

(2)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 190y

19:44 Fairyhouse

Coul Dore

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W R Crawford

No sign of winning potential in maidens or on handicap debut at Ballinrobe on latest; dropped 2lb and hood goes on; may need a bit more time and experience.

40/1

Form: 990006

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 43

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6th

8

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:05 Gowran Park

Shahada Ace

9st 3lb

J: Feenagh Moran

T: Andrew Slattery

Easily won a Tipperary handicap off 51 last summer (7.5f, good); yet to make an impact in six outings this season.

25/1

Form: -69526 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

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6th

9

(11)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:18 Cork

Wingit

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Patrick Magee

Stayed on to good effect to finish fifth at Killarney over 1m and went like the best horse for a long way over 1m5f four days ago at Ballinrobe before being left behind by 50-1 shot; should go well dropped slightly in trip for in-form stable.

6/1

2nd

11

(7)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

19:40 Ballinrobe

Wingit

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick Magee

Maiden is 0-5 on turf but her last run at Killarney was encouraging (stayed on well over 1m for a 5l fifth); small yard has been in sensational form and it would be no surprise to see this filly run a big race upped markedly in trip; 1lb wrong but rider's claim negates that.

10/1

Form: 00990

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 40

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No Results Found

Form: 589134 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

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4th

6

(13)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:05 Gowran Park

Yquem

9st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Richard Brabazon

Took a big step forward from her stable debut when beating Nibras Rainbow by 3.5l at Leopardstown in June (1m1f, good to firm); ran to the same level in a similar contest last time when 1l third to Nibras Rainbow off 10lb higher; shortlisted.

3/1

3rd

14

(11)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Yquem

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Richard Brabazon

Promise in a couple of AW runs for John O'Donoghue; weaker form in five runs on turf for that yard; stepped up from stable debut when beating Nibras Rainbow over C&D three weeks ago, justifying market confidence; reportedly in foal to Phoenix Of Spain; may continue to prosper.

4/1

16 (12)
Chloes Boy

Form: 0060

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

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No Results Found

Form: 340226 CD BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

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6th

8

(15)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 56y

20:30 Sligo

Without Love

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Cian Hughes

AW winner has been second over around 1m4f on turf last twice; just in front of Young Churchill at Limerick last time; softening ground might be a concern, as he's not proven on it.

6/1

2nd

10

(7)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 4f 65y

20:00 Limerick

Without Love

9st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Cian Hughes

Modest but progressive AW handicapper last winter, winning over 1m2f and placed at 1m4f; good chance now based on last week's pleasing Bellewstown second which came after a break.

7/2

Betting Forcast

12/1 Dancing Steve, 6/1 Navajo Point, 10/1 Rising Sky, 25/1 Anchors Away, 5/1 Storm Eric, 20/1 Tortola, 9/2 Copper Craft, 13/2 Retro Gal, 20/1 Barretstown, 16/1 My Vonnie, 8/1 Coul Dore, 18/1 Shahada Ace, 9/1 Wingit, 25/1 Threebiggulps, Yquem, Chloes Boy, Without Love