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17.45

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Northfields Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £76826.09
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 23 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Northfields Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 23 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 70-305

Last run: 59 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Second in the Irish Derby and Grand Prix de Paris for Aidan O'Brien in 2023; mostly below that level in Australia, apart from a nose second in 1m2f Group 3 at Randwick last September; made a good start back in Ireland with a pleasing staying-on third in a Group 2 here in May; doubts raised two subsequent runs; late entrant to handicap ranks, 13lb below his career high.
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5th

1

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:10 Leopardstown

Adelaide River

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second in the Irish Derby and Grand Prix de Paris for Aidan O'Brien in 2023; mostly below that level in Australia, apart from a nose second in 1m2f Group 3 at Randwick last September; marked his return to Ireland with a pleasing staying-on third to Minnie Hauk in 1m2f Curragh Group 2 (good) in May; failed to feature in Royal Ascot's Wolferton Stakes.

4/1

15th

1

(14)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:35 Ascot

Adelaide River

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second in the Irish Derby and Grand Prix de Paris for Aidan O'Brien in 2023; failed to match that level in Australia until finishing a nose second in 1m2f Group 3 at Randwick last September; down the field in the Caulfield Cup on his final start there but resumed his European career with a pleasing staying-on third to Minnie Hauk in 1m2f Curragh Group 2 (good) six weeks ago; raced largely on good or softer on turf (below form in 2023 Derby on good to firm); his yard has had three placed in this since 2021.

28/1

Form: 65-278 D

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Second to Ribee in the Irish Lincoln, and later highly tried in a Group 3 here; ran over hurdles at Galway, leading apprentice up, taking off a valuable 5lb; first time with cheekpieces.
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7th

9

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:02 Galway

Eastwatch

11st 9lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Smart Flat sort has won twice and seems to stay 1m2f; a solid run in a Curragh Group 3 in April and now rated 101; has stamina to prove on hurdling debut but could be a player if jumping soundly.

10/1

8th

2

(9)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Eastwatch

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Two wins over extended 1m1f at Gowran last year (maiden/conditions race); failed to make an impact at Listed level next two starts over further; runner-up in Irish Lincoln on return; unplaced favourite for a 1m2f handicap last time; up against it at this level.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: -27101 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
AW winner got off the mark on turf over C&D in June; in rear at Galway, won again at Gowran; stable won this last year; not ruled out.
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1st

2

(3)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 100y

16:22 Gowran Park

Fixation

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

AW winner got off the mark on turf at the Curragh (1m2f, good-to-firm) in June; took a sharp rise in the ratings for that; well held by Navy Waters on Galway form.

10/1

15th

7

(13)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Fixation

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

AW winner got off the mark on turf at the Curragh (1m2f, gd-fm) on latest 34 days ago; rider was taking off 7lb that day so with a 9lb rise, he's effectively 16lb higher here; however, this longer trip could unlock further improvement so not written off.

15/2

Form: 469221 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Straightforward task at Galway last time; holds a definite chance on his C&D second in June, though the stable possibly has a better chance with recent recruit Sky Captain.
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1st

4

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:40 Gowran Park

Summer Is Tomorrow

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Nicely treated by race conditions and has run good races in second in his last two starts; beaten just a neck in a premier handicap at the Curragh in June (1m1f, good); failed to justify 11-10 favouritism at Navan last time when going down by a head; leading chance again.

5/4

2nd

3

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:07 Navan

Summer Is Tomorrow

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual 2yo winner went closest to adding to that score when narrowly denied last month in 16-runner Curragh premier handicap, staying on strongly for pressure behind a strong favourite over 1m1f (good); longer trip here should suit and big player.

11/8

Form: 235212 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm), registering a first handicap win; 1m4f seemed to stretch his stamina at Goodwood; this is probably his optimum; merits respect; blinkers now instead of cheekpieces.
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2nd

2

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 218y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

High Degree

10st 1lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Took well to first-time cheekpieces at Pontefract (1m2f, good to firm) latest start, registering a first handicap win; may have more to offer in the retained headgear; respected assuming he stays this new trip.

5/2

1st

1

(5)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 5y

Class 3

17:15 Pontefract

High Degree

10st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

0-7 in handicaps and expensive to follow but he's run some big races this season, most recently second of six at Newmarket (1m2f, good to firm) behind a well-handicapped winner; wears first-time cheekpieces and can be bang there off the same mark as last time.

10/11

Form: 780501 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Eight wins, including three in stakes races; has been regressive this year; down from an official rating of 107 in March to 88; duly took advantage of his reduced mark at Galway this week; carries 7lb penalty; however, not overburdened, and the win may have restored his confidence.
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1st

1

(8)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:18 Galway

Lord Massusus

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Seven wins, including three in stakes races; has been regressive this year; down from an official rating of 107 in March to a current 88; fair fifth in the 7f Ahonoora Handicap here at the festival; mid-division in the Irish Cambridgeshire ten days ago; would feature in this company if recovering anything close to his best form.

4/1

10th

6

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Lord Massusus

9st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Seven wins includes in Listed and Group 3 company; has beden regressive this year but some decent efforts in defeat including in the Ahonoora Handicap at Galway last time; down 3lb but needs more.

25/1

Form: 007810 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Got all the gaps down the inner when winning the big 1m handicap at the Galway festival; ran into traffic and eased in 7f Ahonoora Handicap later that week.
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11th

6

(18)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Orandi

9st 8lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Got all the gaps down the inner when winning the big 1m handicap here on Tuesday, with seven of these behind; has loads of gears and likely to be ridden similarly from widest draw; 7lb penalty.

7/2

1st

12

(14)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Orandi

9st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Won the Irish Lincoln last season; attempted to bring off the double at Doncaster and produced a fine effort to finish third of 22 behind Godwinson; has failed to prosper since third to Dunum in this last year; however, he is 8lb lower now and should be at peak fitness after a Curragh prep-run in a race dominated by Pierre Royal and Booyea.

10/1

Form: 143156 CD

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner on good and heavy ground at 1m-1m2f; 1m6f stretched his stamina following a C&D win; fair sixth behind Pierre Royal over 1m here in June; could go well back at this trip.
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6th

2

(12)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Perry Mason

9st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Three-time course winner on good and heavy ground at 1m-1m2f; raised 6lb for May's 1m2f (good) win here and probably didn't stay 1m6f here on latest; drop back in trip a plus but may need easier ground at this distance.

16/1

5th

4

(9)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Perry Mason

9st 5lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Was recording a third win at this track when scoring over 1m2f last month (good), making virtually all and just holding on; previously ran well over 1m4f, this his first attempt at this longer trip.

13/2

Form: -27224 C

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f maiden here last June in his only race as a 2yo; twice second in small-field races but was beginning to look limited until producing a smart display to take second in the 1m2f Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap) at Royal Ascot; below that form on latest.
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4th

1

(4)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 20y

15:22 Gowran Park

Amadeus Mozart

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A P O’Brien

Won a 7f Curragh maiden last June in his only race as a 2yo; twice second in small-field races but was beginning to look limited until producing a smart display to take second in the 1m2f Golden Gates Stakes (Handicap) at Royal Ascot; overtook Nil Bua Gan Dua in the closing stages and can emerge best in the rematch.

9/4

2nd

11

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 2

17:35 Ascot

Amadeus Mozart

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Won a 7f Curragh maiden last June in his only race as a 2yo; never dangerous in 1m2f Group 3 this May but useful form when second in small-field events over 1m2f/1m4f on starts either side (last time 7l behind Thursday's Listed second Endorsement); lightly raced but needs to show something new for a prominent finish on this handicap debut.

16/1

Form: 152750 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Rapid improver last year, winning three times in testing ground; carried that forward to this term when taking the Irish Lincoln here in March; some decent runs in defeat since; ground against him when down the field in the Irish Cambridgeshire; needs rain.
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12th

3

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Ribee

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Michael Mulvany

Rapid improver last year, winning three times in testing ground; carried that forward to this term when taking the Lincoln handicap over C&D in March; some decent runs in defeat since but this ground might not be soft enough.

14/1

5th

3

(4)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Ribee

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement when beating 24 rivals in the Irish Lincoln on return; early-season form also included second in a 1m2f premier handicap at the Curragh; unplaced twice in Listed races this term; handicap form gives him a leading chance; drawn low.

7/1

Form: -02305 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Mixed form this season; best effort when third to Perry Mason over C&D in May; needs to step up on the form of last month's AW run.
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5th

1

(4)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Iron Fist

10st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Below par in heritage handicap at York on latest but previously ran well in defeat in a premier handicap at the Curragh; AW debutant is bred to act on this surface (half-brother to two AW winners and dam won on AW) so could bounce back.

14/1

22th

12

(11)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:45 York

Iron Fist

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Mrs John Harrington

Two wins on soft going last season and he's been placed in big-field handicaps at Cork (10.4f, good to yielding) and the Curragh (1m2f, good) on his last two starts; each-way shout if fast ground isn't an issue.

22/1

Form: 12-22

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Never worse than second in four starts for Paddy Twomey; Colin Keane booked for his first appearance for Joseph O'Brien; possibly best of a stable quartet.
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2nd

1

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 5f 80y

17:20 Listowel

Sky Captain

11st 5lb

J: Mr J C Barry

T: P Twomey

Lightly-raced 5yo won ordinary 1m4f maiden on last summer's debut before good second in 1m6f contest at Galway festival; 6-5 fav, visor went on for Killarney return earlier this month, couldn't get by similarly-rated rival who dictated a steady pace over 1m6f.

11/10

2nd

3

(6)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 44y

20:10 Killarney

Sky Captain

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Maiden winner over 1m4f at Roscommon and held his own against smart opposition over 1m6f at Galway; still unexposed and canny trainer fits a visor.

2/1

Form: 328212

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won an AW maiden over 1m last November; some fine efforts in defeat since up to 1m2f before notching another success in a Killarney conditions race; comes strongly into the reckoning based on his second in the Irish Cambridgeshire.
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2nd

12

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Manton Bay

8st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Won an AW maiden over this trip last November; some fine efforts in defeat since up to 1m2f before notching another success in a Killarney conditioins race last time; a 7lb penalty for that brings him up to 94 so is carrying 2lb more than his revised mark; needs more.

17/2

1st

4

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

17:47 Killarney

Manton Bay

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Won an AW maiden over this trip last winter; good form on first two starts this term on turf, over 1m at Naas and 1m2f at Navan; not as good at the Curragh next time; beaten favourite for a second time when second over 1m at Leopardstown; has achieved a fair standard all the same.

4/1

Form: -61243 C BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won a Gowran maiden for Dermot Weld last year; progressive for new yard this term, winning a valuable 1m handicap here on Derby weekend off 82; fine efforts in defeat twice since at Galway five days apart, second to Orandi in the Colm Quinn Mile and fourth in the 7f Ahonoora; 4 1/2l behind Manton Bay when third in the Irish Cambridgeshire.
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3rd

5

(10)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Pierre Royal

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won a Gowran maiden for Dermot Weld last year; progressive for new yard this term, winning a valuable C&D handicap on Derby weekend off 82; fine efforts in defeat twice since at Galway five days apart in the Colm Quinn Mile and Ahonoora Handicap; a player again.

8/1

4th

14

(7)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Pierre Royal

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Unexposed and progressive; won well at the Curragh on Derby weekend and fine second to Orandi when favourite here on Tuesday; had a decent run through then, and no real excuses; first time to drop back to 7f, and it's not sure to suit him as well as a mile.

4/1

Form: 50/50-

Last run: 329 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Two handicap hurdle wins to his name this season; no recent Flat form; hard to fancy against that background.
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13th

19

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 175y

14:37 Galway

Lips Freedom

10st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Andrew Kinirons

Useful Flat sort on the continent has got his act together over hurdles, winning at Downpatrick and Killarney 109 days apart; seems best fresh but if he can back that up off 9lb higher then he is a player.

7/1

Form: 480270 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Seldom near her best since recording the second of two C&D wins early last season; others much preferred.
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14th

2

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Apercu

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A Oliver

C&D win came in a maiden in 2023; a couple of decent runs this term but reportedly stopped very quickly when down the field at Leopardstown latest; is 2lb below her last turf win but was well held by Iron Fist at the Curragh in May and others more convincing.

16/1

7th

1

(5)

23rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:18 Leopardstown

Apercu

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Five-time winner up to 1m2.5f; last win came at the Curragh in 2025 off 2lb higher; has been a bit hit and miss since but has faced some stiff tasks too; beaten 6.5l in the Ulster Oaks last time off this mark; needs more.

11/2

Form: 10-674 CD

Last run: 66 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has the merit of being a C&D winner; stable won this race last year, when he took fourth place; fair run when fourth at Leopardstown two months ago; appeals as one who could make his presence felt at a decent price; each-way option in a very competitive race.
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4th

4

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:03 Leopardstown

Retracement

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Won off 5lb lower at the Curragh last season (1m2f, yielding); not a bad run over that C&D on seasonal return but struggled upped to 1m4f there on latest; eased 1lb, cheekpieces go on and this shorter trip more suitable so not dismissed.

14/1

7th

9

(13)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Retracement

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Won off 6lb lower here in October (1m2f, yielding); handles quicker ground and should come on for pleasing comeback run over 1m2f here (good) last month, but has to prove he stays this far.

10/1

Form: 211

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Promising second to stablemate Perisher on debut at Gowran Park (1m, soft) in April; off the mark over same trip on good ground at Killarney, beating subsequent winner Res Ipsa; Cork race was a formality.
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No Results Found

Form: -12432

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Started the season with a maiden win at Limerick and a good second at Listowel; placed in small-field races recently; possibly somewhat flattered by his form figures.
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No Results Found

Form: 177-49

Last run: 131 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m4f Limerick maiden last season (sft-hvy); out of her depth in a Listed race after starting the season with a respectable C&D fourth.
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9th

3

(8)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

18:07 Gowran Park

Bay Colony

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

1-8 on the turf, the win coming in a 1m4f Limerick maiden last season (1m4f, sft-hvy); decent run in premier handicap at the Curragh last time (1m2f, sft-hvy) but much more needed in this company; well beaten four previous starts in stakes races and stamina to prove.

20/1

Form: 050074

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Hard to win with, fair seventh in the Irish Cambridgeshire, 7f inadequate at Laytown on Thursday; up against it and 2lb wrong.
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4th

4

(8)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Laytown

Genuine Article

11st 13lb

J: Mr Finian Maguire

T: Gerard Keane

2-26 on turf and is 1lb lower than when last scoring at the Galway festival in 2025 (8.5f, soft); well held in the Cambridgeshire at the Curragh on latest and unproven on this surface; 7f is a query too; others preferred.

10/1

7th

15

(13)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Genuine Article

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard Keane

Is just 2-25 but ran a cracker in this race last year, just getting chinned after forcing the pace; hasn't repeated that level in four runs this year but is off a dangerous mark if getting back to best; 1lb out of the handicap.

25/1

Form: 571120

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Has been having a fine season, winning three handicaps; also a fine second at Galway; well held by stablemate Pierre Royal on running in the Irish Cambridgeshire and 2lb wrong.
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11th

18

(18)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Johnny Soda

8st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has been having a fine season, winning three handicaps over this trip; just failed to get up at Galway last time and has been raised 2lb for that; is still 3lb out of the handicap but claimer helps negate that; can run well.

12/1

2nd

6

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

19:50 Galway

Johnny Soda

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Enjoying a fine season with 1m wins in handicap at Cork, rated race at Leopardstown (Krasimir third) and most recently in Killarney handicap 16 days ago, defying top-weight narrowly; 5lb rise for latest but should remain competitive.

13/2

Form: 2212-8

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Struggled in juvenile hurdles after an initial win; mid-field in Galway race won by Orandi, 2lb out of the handicap; not a forlorn hope, but others are more appealing.
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Betting Forcast

14/1 Adelaide River, 14/1 Eastwatch, 14/1 Fixation, 12/1 Summer Is Tomorrow, 7/1 High Degree, 14/1 Lord Massusus, 12/1 Orandi, 16/1 Perry Mason, 10/1 Amadeus Mozart, 20/1 Ribee, 20/1 Iron Fist, 7/1 Sky Captain, 8/1 Manton Bay, 10/1 Pierre Royal, 33/1 Lips Freedom, 25/1 Apercu, 14/1 Retracement, 10/1 Alphonsus Liguori, 12/1 God Of Power, 25/1 Bay Colony, 25/1 Genuine Article, 16/1 Johnny Soda, 20/1 Kai Lung

Verdict

Fourth behind a stablemate in this race 12 months ago and also a C&D winner last year, RETRACEMENT is put forward as an each-way option in this minefield. Likely dangers include Manton Bay and Pierre Royal, second and third respectively in the Irish Cambridgeshire. British challenger High Degree has good credentials. Orandi had an excuse on the second of two Galway runs when attempting to follow up a premier handicap win. [Alan Sweetman]

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Pierre Royal

RP RATINGS (IRE):

God Of Power

POSTDATA:

Ribee

SPOTLIGHT:

Retracement

The Irish Sun:

Pierre Royal