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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Bold Lad Sprint Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £76826.09
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 26 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Bold Lad Sprint Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 26 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

Form: 019171 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Scurry win (beating Dark Thirty) in July came over slightly further off 98, and most recently recorded seventh career win when landing a big pot at York last month (Coul Angel third) on good-to-soft; still improving 5yo up 16lb this season but has to be respected.
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1st

2

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Sondad

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

His career has been one of steady but consistent progress; won at Epsom (6f, soft) and the Currragh (6.2f, good to firm) this season and ran a sound race in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood, perhaps finding that sharp test on fast ground inadequate; can't call upon course form but the weather has turned in his favour and he has another major handicap in him.

12/1

7th

6

(21)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Sondad

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Climbed the ranks as a 4yo, ending that campaign with placed efforts in the Ayr Silver Cup and at Ascot; down the field on seasonal return but he hasn't looked back since, winning at Epsom (6f, soft) on Derby day for the second year in succession, doing best of the low numbers in the Wokingham (the others in his group have done well since) and then seeing off 19 rivals at the Curragh (6.3f, good to firm) two weeks ago; showed a fantastic attitude on that latest occasion and his 6lb penalty shouldn't prevent another big performance.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 021200 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Coaxed back to his best by the Quinns this year, winning 6f handicaps here and at Chester before narrow defeat to Sondad in the Scurry Handicap; both recent efforts below best however so needs to bounce back but meets Sondad on 8lb better terms.
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14th

4

(13)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Dark Thirty

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Coaxed back to his best by the Quinns this year, winning 6f handicaps here and at Chester and then running a fine race in a hot sprint handicap at the Curragh last month; weakened in the closing stages of the Stewards' Cup, a race in which he was 5lb well in, and a personal best is needed to defy this highest mark of his career over the shortest trip he will have tackled.

18/1

13th

25

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Dark Thirty

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Beat his 21 rivals at York in May and added a handicap at Chester (6f, good) last month; ran a fine race behind Sondad at the Curragh two weeks ago and is 7lb better off for half a length this time; officially the best handicapped horse in the race (5lb ahead of his mark) and another big run should be forthcoming.

12/1

Form: -90120 CD

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won this race last year off 91 and back to that level of form when winning Fairyhouse conditions event and second in Listed here in June; below best, albeit not knocked about once beaten in Scurry won by Sondad following month and has been given a break since.
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19th

3

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Tango Flare

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Beat course specialist Big Gossey when winning the Bold Lad Handicap here last September; no luck in running in two handicaps this term; won a Fairyhouse conditions race for the third time in four years before a fine second to Big Gossey in a Listed race here last time, a whisker in front of Bodhi Bear.

9/1

Form: 262623 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Yet to score this season but latest two placings in big York handicaps have been career-bests, most recently strong-finishing third (beaten little over 1l) of 20 behind Sondad after being switched; 4lb better off with that rival so certainly has his chance.
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3rd

20

(20)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Coul Angel

9st 2lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Michael Appleby

Style of racing leaves him a hostage to fortune but he has the ability to win a big prize when things pan out favourably; latest C&D second has been well advertised since and he wasn't well drawn there; 2lb rise should be fine and he has form on slow ground; one to consider.

11/1

2nd

6

(20)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:00 York

Coul Angel

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Michael Appleby

Made good progress in the second half of 2025; the handicapper has held the upper hand more recently though and this might not set up ideally for his style of racing.

20/1

Form: 351444 CD BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Three Curragh wins include two premier handicaps at 5f and has added two wins this season at Naas; holding his form well, including Scurry fourth to Sondad and staying on fourth to Bear On The Run under top-weight over today's C&D; booking of talented 7lb claimer could prove a shrewd move.
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4th

1

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Keke

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

7f and Cork not really his bag, so not a bad effort at all when beaten less than 2l in Listed company last time; previous fourth of 20 in British-dominated Scurry handicap was creditable too, and will have every chance if he gets the right set-up.

6/1

4th

2

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:35 Cork

Keke

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Has recorded six of his eight wins over 5f, including last year's Rockingham Handicap; twice successful at 6f; now attempting this trip for the first time; has run well in Listed sprints this term and won a Naas conditions event before a creditable fourth of 20 in the Scurry Handicap at the Curragh.

7/1

Form: 1-2402 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner last October on easy ground; restricted campaign this year but recent Galway second a fine effort back on favoured ground; could go well.
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2nd

7

(11)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Unique Journey

9st 8lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Good record over 6f on straight tracks and on easy ground; was second in C&D nursery at two, but there will probably be stronger finishers up the hill; jockey is one to watch.

20/1

21th

4

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Unique Journey

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

Three wins include twice over C&D last October; promising C&D comeback second in March, stiffer task in Listed company last time; one to consider back in handicap company, especially given his record here.

10/1

Form: 563106 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Former French Listed winner scored for this yard in soft-ground Goodwood handicap in June and didn't run badly over same C&D last month, having travelled well; any rain would help his cause.
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6th

4

(5)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

Toyotomi

9st 7lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Raced in unfavoured group in the Wokingham when last seen; prevailed by a neck over C&D (soft; sole British win) earlier in June and has possibilities back in this scenario.

10/1

Form: -62609

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Better strike rate on the AW, most recent turf win coming over 5f at Navan last year; generally below best this season, plenty to find with some of these on Scurry form but handicapper giving him a chance.
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9th

1

(9)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

The Highway Rat

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Best known for AW exploits, but is effective on turf; not a bad effort on seasonal return in the Habitat Handicap when 2.25l behind the winner Headmaster (6f, good); good second at Navan next time, but his latest two runs have been below-par, including when well beaten over 6.5f here last time; blinkers return and replace the visor worn that day.

16/1

Form: 4-6003 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Listed winner last season for Jack Davison; below best in light campaign this term until more encouraging effort on yard debut eight days ago in this headgear combination, staying on into third (well behind front two) over 5f at Navan; more needed here in a much deeper race.
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3rd

2

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Thunderbear

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

C&D winner; very useful on his day and has won at Group 3 and Listed level; below best in three runs this term and sold for 35,000gns last month; tongue tie goes on for stable debut and on a dangerous mark if that sparks a revival.

16/1

23th

20

(15)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Thunderbear

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Back on song when convincing winner of a 6f Listed event at Naas (yielding) last October; unable to get involved in two runs at that level in 2026 but he was badly checked back at Naas in April and in better form than the 5l defeat suggests; however, he has more to prove back on this track with good to firm ground quicker than ideal; regular cheekpieces are discarded.

66/1

Form: 801441 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Improving 5f handicapper, winning at Bellewstown and most recently relished quick ground when leading from halfway here last month; withdrawn since at Cork on account of yielding ground so won't want much rain and this stiff 6f a challenge stamina-wise.
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1st

8

(4)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Rosie Frith

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Patrick Magee

Scored for the third time when taking a Bellewstown handicap off 89 early last month (5f, good); solid efforts at Dundalk and Cork (5f, good to firm) since; just 1.25l behind Ipanema Queen latest; front runner is down 1lb and could go well.

13/2

Form: 074217 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Ten career wins include 2023 Scurry Handicap here and has added lesser events this year at Leicester and Hamilton, also Epsom fourth to Sondad on soft; not as same level at Goodwood latest but not one to dismiss.
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7th

10

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:35 Goodwood

Strike Red

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Held on narrowly from Ferrous in the Scottish Stewards' Cup at Hamilton last time; has performed well twice in the Stewards' Cup over C&D; may remain competitive.

9/1

1st

4

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 6y

Class 2

19:15 Hamilton

Strike Red

9st 5lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

8yo who can be in and out but he won at Leicester (6f, good to firm) in April and has run well in defeat on his last two starts, at Epsom (6f, soft) and Newcastle (6f, AW); he was a close second of 14 last time and this C&D winner can be in the mix if he's once more on a going day.

11/2

Form: -71200 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Successful on second start for current yard when taking premier Habitat Handicap over C&D in May; bit underwhelming both starts since here, never counting after an awkward start in Scurry Handicap and not pace to challenge back to 5f behind Rosie Frith last month.
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10th

5

(14)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Headmaster

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Edward Lynam

Added to two British 7f wins when bagging the Habitat Handicap (6f, good) here in May on second start for new yard; another solid display over 7f at Cork next time; never got involved after slipping coming out of the gates in the Scurry Handicap last time (6.5f, good to firm); firmly in the mix but not certain to appreciate this first try at the minimum trip.

10/1

Form: 133001 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Better AW performer, gaining fifth win last month at Dundalk over this trip; some good turf efforts in defeat earlier in season, notably Rockingham staying on third at this venue (5f); runs off 6lb lower turf mark here and has to be respected.
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1st

5

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Ace

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five wins include twice over C&D and valuable Lingfield handicap in the spring; contesting premier turf handicaps of late, notably close third in Rockingham (Curragh), not clear run in the Ahonoora at Galway last time (7f); back to optimum trip now and one to consider.

15/2

12th

11

(16)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Dark Ace

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Progressive and consistent sprinter until latest run at the Curragh; 6f looks his optimum; placed effort over 7f on AW doesn't mean he's sure to get up the hill here.

10/1

Form: 51-1 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo was having her first run since landing an AW maiden last October when beating some experienced rivals on handicap debut over C&D last month, coming late; just a 2lb higher mark here and quite likely has more improvement in her; very interesting contender, albeit this is a much deeper race.
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1st

4

(1)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Bear On The Run

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Daniel James Murphy

Promising debut over C&D in May 2025 before easily scoring at Dundalk by 3.25l; ordinary form, but looked potentially useful that day; off over a year and would be a smart effort to beat these on handicap debut.

12/1

Form: 31-152 CD

Last run: 133 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with C&D win and repeated the feat on seasonal return in March; career-best when upped to 7f at Cork in May when a clear second (beaten a neck) to an improver on favoured soft ground; still-improving 4yo has been waiting for the ground and may not get it.
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2nd

7

(8)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Dmaniac

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Won over 6f at the Curragh on final start of 2025 and reappeared with another 6f win at the same venue; beaten favourite over 5f last time; winning form points to a preference for testing conditions.

8/1

Form: 4-1913 D BF

Last run: 71 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo won AW maiden in the spring and Fairyhouse rated race (7f) in June but following month turned over at odds-on in similar Naas contest behind an improver; back in trip for second handicap attempt, probably needs to improve.
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3rd

4

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Naas

Oceans Breath

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Off the mark at third attempt with straightforward Dundalk maiden win in April; excuses when ninth on handicap debut at this track after and bounced back to land conditions race at Fairyhouse (7f, gd) 29 days ago impressively in first-time tongue-tie; that's retained and he's proving progressive; the most solid option here and one of two for last year's winning trainer.

9/4

Form: 040603 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
All five wins have come on the AW, most recently good third to Dark Ace at Dundalk last month; fair bit to find with some of these on two runs here in premier handicaps, penultimate behind Sondad in Scurry.
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3rd

1

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Sir Les Patterson

10st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Stephen Thorne

All five wins have come on the AW, including twice over C&D last winter; encouraging turf return at Newmarket in May hasn't been built on, cheekpieces tried last time now ditched; back on favoured surface but races off 15lb higher mark.

15/2

14th

10

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Sir Les Patterson

9st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

All five wins have come on the AW, including two at 6f last winter; highlight of turf form when third to Tango Flare here last autumn; fair form this term, but needs first-time cheekpieces to have an improving effect.

14/1

Form: 141814 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Having a good season, recrding wins at Naas, Curragh and last month at Navan over this trip; drop back to 5f backfired at latter venue nine days later so will appreciate return to this trip; could go well.
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4th

3

(7)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Amiata

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Won C&D maiden on yielding last year; three wins this season, including over 6f (good) here on latest, prevailing by a head; 2lb rise for that seems reasonable and the drop back to 5f no problem; should go well again.

11/4

1st

1

(14)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Amiata

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Solid 3yo sprinter wasn't hit hard for handicap wins earlier in the season at Naas and the Curragh; after a break raced on unfavoured near side at former venue early this month when never counting; more expected of here, although not sure this wide draw is ideal.

15/2

Form: 01-214 D

Last run: 92 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer followed up Naas win (6f, good) with good fourth of 22 in valuable York contest in June; given a break since, this easier ground should suit.
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4th

12

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Chicago Pope

8st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: J P Murtagh

Built upon previous promise to win a 14-runner handicap at Naas (6f, good) last month on his second start of the season (prominent throughout); this Irish raider is open to further improvement and entitled to respect.

12/1

Form: 1-5316 CD

Last run: 139 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Career-best when landing C&D fillies handicap in April on testing ground; not as effective on quicker ground later in month in Naas contest won by Keke and has had time off since; ideally wants it softer.
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6th

6

(11)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Staysound Susie

9st 4lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Career-best on latest to land a nice pot at the Curragh (6f, sft-hvy) under this rider, her fourth win; ground-versatile but she'll need to improve again to follow up off a career-high mark of 90.

4/1

1st

4

(8)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Staysound Susie

9st 9lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Won 5f course handicap (heavy) on final run of 2025 off 8lb lower; needed her seasonal return but eyecatching effort here over 5f six days ago when third of 14, finishing off to good effect; should be bang there for stable in terrific form.

5/1

Form: 1-4071 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Was gaining first win at this trip when defying top-weight at Naas last month in a first-time tongue-tie, settling better; previously didn't get home over extended 6f of Scurry Handicap when seventh of 20 behind Sondad but may well get a lot closer this time.
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1st

2

(2)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:47 Naas

Red Evolution

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

All three wins over 5f, including pair of Cork handicaps last summer; didn't threaten in valuable Curragh handicaps last twice, including over extended 6f last month; tongue-tie.

10/1

7th

11

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Red Evolution

8st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won twice last year over 5f at Cork and also finished second to Keke here in the Rockingham, a fine effort for a horse of his age; not at his best at Dundalk on first start this year; down the field behind Genesis in the Rockingham last month.

12/1

Form: 313623 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Most consistent sprinter, scoring over C&D earlier in season and battled on well to land Rockingham Handicap (5f) in June; subsequently third of 20 to Sondad in Scurry over further and good third to Bear On The Run over C&D latest; model of consistency but could be vulnerable off likely strong pace and 4lb out of handicap.
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3rd

5

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Genesis

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Succession of good runs over various sprint trips here this year; won the Rockingham in June and good second over that 5f distance last time; previously, had four of these behind when third in the Scurry over an extended 6f, which was a bit too far.

11/2

2nd

10

(10)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Genesis

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Has been in the form of his life this season; won over 6f here on seasonal return and bagged another victory in a C&D premier handicap in June despite being 3lb out of the weights; didn't quite see out the 6.5f trip of the Scurry handicap here last month, but it was still a blinding run to finish third; went too quick at Cork last time; definite chance.

10/1

Form: 715000 C

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner; gained his first turf success off 72 when making all in a 20-runner contest here in June but form since has been regressive, most recently at Cork on Wednesday; 6lb wrong here.
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15th

1

(8)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Sommelier

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Dual AW winner; rated 99 at his peak in Britain and gained his first turf success off 72 when making all in a 20-runner contest at the Curragh in June; finished last on both recent starts so needs to bounce back.

16/1

15th

1

(15)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Sommelier

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Dual AW winner; highlight of British form when second to Big Evs in a Listed race at York in May 2024; rated 99 at his peak. gained his first turf success off 72 when making all in a 20-runner contest at the Curragh three starts ago; now 10lb higher.

16/1

Form: 744226 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Three-time Fairyhouse winner has been running well this season in defeat; latest AW run leaves him with something to find and 7lb out of handicap here.
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6th

7

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

I Bid You Ajou

8st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Three-time Fairyhouse winner has been running well this season but yet to get his head in front, most recently faring best of those racing stands' side when chasing home a rapid improver at Naas last month; 0-5 on AW but close second over C&D in April when last seen here; definite player with rider's claim a positive.

7/1

2nd

1

(11)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

18:00 Naas

I Bid You Ajou

10st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Mark Fahey

Three-time winner has been running well this season but yet to get his head in front; all his victories have come over 6f at Fairyhouse; another solid display at that venue two weeks ago when second in a seven-runner contest; jockey reported interference.

11/2

Form: 524818

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Bought for 35,000gns from Owen Burrows in July and off the mark at third attempt for Michael Grassick when making most over 7f at Gowran last month on fast ground; poor run on softer ground over same C&D since; drops in trip here and 7lb out of handicap.
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8th

2

(12)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Gowran Park

Lohoobb

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Beaten favourite in all four handicap starts for Owen Burrows; bought for 35,000gns in July and off the mark at third attempt for Michael Grassick when scoring over C&D last month on fast ground, making most; 7lb rise for that and first run on soft ground.

6/1

1st

7

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:22 Gowran Park

Lohoobb

9st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Beaten favourite in all four handicap starts for Owen Burrows; okay stable debut at Naas (6f, good); never better than midfield at the Curragh on Sunday (6f, good to firm); this comes quick enough.

7/1

Form: 23-15 C BF

Last run: 78 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Hasn't really built on decent 2yo form of last year, although did scramble home in maiden here in June; not pace to challenge on handicap debut later same month on quick ground and has had a break since; 9lb out of handicap here.
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5th

11

(16)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

The Pipers Call

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Useful form in two runs in decent company last summer (both over 6f; good); second of 13 at this venue; not quite as good but respectable nonetheless when third at Naas; coped with easier ground when making a winning reappearance here early this month; opening mark seems fair; strong chance.

9/2

1st

11

(17)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

17:10 Curragh

The Pipers Call

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Decent level of form in two runs last summer at 6f (both on good); second of 13 behind subsequent Group 3 runner-up Flushing Meadows at this venue; not quite as good but respectable nonetheless when third at Naas; gelded since.

5/2

Betting Forcast

7/1 Sondad, 14/1 Dark Thirty, 14/1 Tango Flare, 15/2 Coul Angel, 10/1 Keke, 12/1 Unique Journey, 14/1 Toyotomi, 12/1 The Highway Rat, 14/1 Thunderbear, 16/1 Rosie Frith, 14/1 Strike Red, 16/1 Headmaster, 14/1 Dark Ace, 10/1 Bear On The Run, 16/1 Dmaniac, 16/1 Oceans Breath, 16/1 Sir Les Patterson, 12/1 Amiata, 14/1 Chicago Pope, 16/1 Staysound Susie, 14/1 Red Evolution, 16/1 Genesis, 25/1 Sommelier, 25/1 I Bid You Ajou, 25/1 Lohoobb, 33/1 The Pipers Call

Verdict

Typically highly competitive. COUL ANGEL has a sporting chance of reversing recent York form with top-weight Sondad, with likely players from the home challenge including Keke, Red Evolution, Amiata and the still unexposed 3yo Bear On The Run. [Alan Hewison]

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Headmaster

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dmaniac

SPOTLIGHT:

Coul Angel

TOPSPEED:

Staysound Susie

POSTDATA:

Keke