September 17 / 15.45 Navan

15.45

Good To Yielding

Bar One Racing 50 Euro Free Bet Handicap Hurdle

  • Prize money: £5205.88
  • 1m 7f 170y
  • 19 runners
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Bar One Racing 50 Euro Free Bet Handicap Hurdle

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Hurdle Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 2-0444

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Consistent in defeat lately in handicaps but needs to raise her game to get off the mark off an unchanged rating.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

11

17th Sep 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 170y

15:45 Navan

Y Fyn Duw A Fydd

11st 5lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

prominent, briefly led after 1st, soon joined and disputed lead, slight lead before 5th, pushed along when faced strong challenge before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on well run-in

9/1

4th

1

29th Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 165y

14:25 Downpatrick

Y Fyn Duw A Fydd

11st 13lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

in touch with leaders, pushed along and lost position after 2 out, ridden and rallied run-in, went fourth towards finish

8/1

16

6th Aug 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Y Fyn Duw A Fydd

11st 13lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: Mrs Lorna Fowler

Second reserve; best run yet behind a couple of these last time out; each-way claims if she gets in.

14/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 0-8150

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 9lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Tramore winner ran well enough at Wexford but was poor at Bellewstown last time; has a squeak if bouncing back, though is dropping in trip.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

19th

21

2nd Dec 2023

Soft

2m 3f 165y

15:10 Fairyhouse

Serpolette

10st 0lb

J: Jake Coen

T: E D Delany

Doesn't win often and now 2-37; hit the frame last time but 8lb wrong for this.

100/1

3rd

17

25th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 195y

14:45 Roscommon

Serpolette

11st 1lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

First reserve; pretty reliable and place chance; one win since August 2020.

7th

11

30th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

17:05 Bellewstown

Serpolette

11st 2lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: E D Delany

prominent, went second after 5 out

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 4744

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in maidens around this trip and handicapper hasn't taken any chances with opening mark; market could guide on handicap debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

3

16th Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 30y

13:40 Fairyhouse

Virtual Oscar

11st 6lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Darren Collins

chased clear leader

15/2

3rd

5

17th Sep 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 170y

15:45 Navan

Virtual Oscar

11st 11lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

prominent, pushed along and made challenge after 2 out, soon ridden and every chance, kept on but no extra run-in, lost second towards finish

10/1

9

22nd Aug 2022

Good

2m 2f 0y

16:30 Ballinrobe

Virtual Oscar

11st 12lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Creditable runs, including over C&D, in similar contests; rated 99 so has a bit to find but could place.

10/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 6-2229 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 11lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Dual winner was runner-up three times this season, all at Ballinrobe before a poor Down Royal run last time; however, could go well if bouncing back.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

19

12th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 46y

18:48 Roscommon

Peace Party

11st 11lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Desmond McDonogh

Reserve; 2-35 over hurdles, the wins a long time ago now; didn't run badly last time but an 11yo now and others appeal more.

9th

10

30th May 2023

Good

2m 0f 40y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Peace Party

11st 0lb

J: E Walsh

T: Desmond McDonogh

Tailed off throughout after starting very sluggishly here four weeks ago; hasn't won for a long time now.

25/1

10

2nd May 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 139y

17:48 Ballinrobe

Peace Party

11st 7lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: Desmond McDonogh

Hasn't won in a long time but three times runner-up at this track last summer including in this event; back from a break and has to be respected given his record around here.

8/1

Form: -22F75

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Some decent maiden runs but might not have stayed 2m4f last time on h'cap debut at Wexford; solid chance down in trip if can get back to her best form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 95y

14:30 Punchestown

Spick And Span

11st 0lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: James Andrew Fahey

Runner-up on her first two starts for this yard before getting off the mark at the 20th attempt with a 4l Ballinrobe maiden hurdle success (2m1f, good); returned from a short break with a positive run at Clonmel last time when third (2m4f, yielding); Flidais was in fourth that day and has won subsequently; in the mix.

5/1

6

2nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

15:25 Clonmel

Spick And Span

10st 10lb

J: Mr S Connor

T: James Andrew Fahey

Runner-up on her first two starts for this yard (both at Sligo) before getting off the mark at the 20th attempt with a 4l Ballinrobe success (2m1f, good); needs to bounce back from a below-par run in a Sligo novice event.

5/1

Form: 6/31-P

Last run: 111 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Cork winner last year was poor on Flat return and also back over hurdles at Punchestown; however, was found to be coughing after both outings, so a chance if back to her best.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

9

11th Oct 2022

Good

2m 4f 150y

16:05 Punchestown

Hattie Amarin

11st 11lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Mark Fahey

midfield, headway and went second before 2 out, lost second and no extra approaching last, weakening when mistake last

16/1

6th

6

17th Sep 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 170y

15:45 Navan

Hattie Amarin

11st 10lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Mark Fahey

soon midfield, pushed along briefly on outer home turn, pushed along after 2 out, keeping on when ridden before last, no extra run-in

9/1

Form: 6-3340

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Decent runs in defeat at Roscommon and Ballinrobe but has to rebound from a poor Down Royal run when he didn't jump fluently at times.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

18:18 Clonmel

Makfils

11st 4lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

1-27 over hurdles, that win coming for Peter Fahey at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) last May off 92; no impact first two runs for this yard but well-backed last time at Limerick when reluctant to race and slowly away; headgear combination tried now.

10/1

11

15th May 2025

Good

2m 3f 137y

18:18 Clonmel

Makfils

11st 4lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

1-27 over hurdles, that win coming for Peter Fahey at Punchestown (2m, good to yielding) last May off 92; no impact first two runs for this yard but well-backed last time at Limerick when reluctant to race and slowly away; headgear combination tried now.

10/1

9th

4

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:52 Limerick

Makfils

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

slowly away, in rear, not fluent 4 out

14/1

Form: -35550

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in bumpers and maidens but was poor in blinkers last time on handicap debut over 3m; could rebound now back to a more suitable trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

18

20th Oct 2022

Good

2m 4f 151y

14:35 Thurles

Canteeny Benny

11st 4lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: Paul W Flynn

Third reserve; tailed off over hurdles last week (didn't jump well) and opposable on chase debut here.

10th

17

11th Oct 2022

Good

2m 0f 60y

14:20 Punchestown

Canteeny Benny

10st 13lb

J: L P Dempsey

T: Paul W Flynn

didn't jump with fluency, raced lazily at times, in rear, minor headway when pushed along before 2 out, ridden into midfield after 2 out, no extra when raced wide and weakened home turn, made no impression

20/1

8

26th Sep 2022

Good

1m 7f 78y

14:25 Roscommon

Canteeny Benny

11st 9lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Paul W Flynn

in touch with leaders, prominent 4th, went second halfway, nudged along and lost second when fell 3 out

25/1

Form: 0-063

Last run: 31 days

W: 11st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Best hurdles effort in four starts was when third at Sligo last time and further improvement is possible; ran alight on the Flat since after being slowly away.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

14

17th Sep 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 170y

15:45 Navan

Strikeback

11st 3lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: J Morrison

in touch with leaders, mistake and swerved right 3rd, pressed leaders on outer when mistake 2 out, soon ridden, no extra approaching last, soon weakened, finished lame (trainer's rep said gelding finished lame having struck into himself)

15/2

7th

12

(6)

1st Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 136y

17:50 Clonmel

Strikeback

8st 13lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: J Morrison

slowly into stride, in rear, detached when nudged along from 3f out, ridden from 2f out, ran on when switched left final 110yds, nearest finish

14/1

Form: 5P-8PP D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Pulled-up twice last month for Gordon Elliott and needs a major revival for new yard.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

4

2nd Jun 2023

Good

2m 7f 70y

20:00 Down Royal

Kinnegad Lad

11st 8lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Stephen McConville

Losing run goes back to a Musselburgh bumper success in 2020; however, performed with credit in two races at Ayr at the start of the year and it was an encouraging return from a four-month break at Punchestown last week when fourth of 16; has struggled over this sort of trip previously though.

4/1

4th

10

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 80y

16:45 Punchestown

Kinnegad Lad

11st 2lb

J: Miss A McGuinness

T: Stephen McConville

Bumper winner who is 0-16 over hurdles but did finish second at Ayr (2m, soft) in February; seems to prefer those softer conditions.

10/1

2nd

9

1st Feb 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:35 Ayr

Kinnegad Lad

10st 9lb

J: Daire McConville

T: Stephen McConville

prominent, niggled along 2 out, ridden and chased winner approaching last, no extra run-in

16/1

Form: 7/70-6

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner weakened late on over 2m3f at Cork last time but she has a squeak on previous form now back to 2m.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

7

(16)

13th Jan 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Well Funded

9st 5lb

J: Jack Enright

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Progressive over hurdles last autumn, winning handicaps at Listowel and Punchestown; in good form here in November, including when runner-up over this trip (Make The Switch fourth, Tenth Amendment fifth); needs to bounce back after two low-key hurdling displays

13/2

13th

11

26th Dec 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:45 Leopardstown

Well Funded

11st 1lb

J: Jack Foley

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

in touch with leaders

9/1

5th

7

18th Dec 2022

Frozen

1m 7f 111y

14:14 Thurles

Well Funded

10st 11lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Was rated in the 50s on the Flat before winning off a Punchestown handicap hurdle off 100; current rating of 107 leaves her with a mountain to climb here.

66/1

Form: 3U35

Last run: 14 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Some decent efforts in maidens lately at this trip and can be competitive on handicap debut with cheekpieces retained.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

13

29th Sep 2022

Good

2m 3f 198y

13:15 Clonmel

Light Fury

10st 6lb

J: L P Dempsey

T: Padraig Roche

never better than mid-division, pushed along before 3 out, soon no impression

12/1

12th

15

17th Sep 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 170y

15:45 Navan

Light Fury

11st 2lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

midfield early, bit short of room and lost ground on turn after 3rd, towards rear when pushed along after 3 out, ridden before 2 out, kept on approaching last, made no impression

10/1

5th

11

3rd Sep 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:10 Wexford

Light Fury

10st 6lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

prominent, not fluent 4 out, ridden and lost position before 2 out, no impression approaching last, kept on

4/1

Form: -F0065

Last run: 22 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Big prices all starts but was beaten only 13l on handicap debut last time at Down Royal, ahead of several of these; should have improved from that and could get involved.
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9th

11

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

15:35 Thurles

Vairue

11st 6lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Ms Helen P Markham

Off for almost two years after winning here in 2022; good effort when fifth in a 2m Gowran handicap hurdle last month but dropped out quickly at Navan 11 days ago; best watched.

33/1

9th

11

28th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 46y

15:35 Thurles

Vairue

11st 6lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: Ms Helen P Markham

Off for almost two years after winning here in 2022; good effort when fifth in a 2m Gowran handicap hurdle last month but dropped out quickly at Navan 11 days ago; best watched.

33/1

18th

20

17th Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

12:45 Navan

Vairue

11st 0lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Ms Helen P Markham

Off for almost two years after winning at Thurles in 2022; good effort when fifth in a 2m Gowran handicap hurdle last month; could go well off the same mark here with more improvement possible.

16/1

Form: 0700-

Last run: 238 days

W: 11st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
A glimpse of ability in maidens last year but was but poor on handicap debut wearing blinkers over 2m4f here in January; probably best watched back from a break.
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10th

2

25th Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 110y

15:53 Fairyhouse

Elzoom

11st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

Major improvement needed from mid-field run over 2m here last month; only a five-year-old, so at least he has time on his side.

20/1

9th

15

21st Dec 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:37 Fairyhouse

Elzoom

10st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Shane Crawley

Fair mid-field run at this venue on second maiden start last year; well beaten on first two handicap starts at Navan; big price when unseated at sixth at Limerick last time.

25/1

Form: 0006

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Much-improved effort in a Downpatrick maiden in July; has a chance if building on that making handicap debut and market could be a guide.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

11th May 2023

Soft

2m 3f 25y

19:18 Clonmel

Stealing Kisses

11st 6lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Paul Stafford

Standout run came when midfield in 2m3f Downpatrick maiden in July, both handicap efforts afterwards poor; blinkers on now.

14/1

15th

9

17th Sep 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 170y

15:45 Navan

Stealing Kisses

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Paul Stafford

raced wide, soon led, headed but prominent after 1st, soon joined leader and disputed lead, headed but prominent before 5th, ridden and weakened before 2 out

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8P-365

Last run: 15 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Not bad efforts in maidens, including behind an improved sort at Kilbeggan last time; no easy task under top weight on handicap debut; tongue-tie and cheekpieces retained.
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Verdict Starting price

1

17th Sep 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 170y

15:45 Navan

Aghinagh

12st 0lb

J: Denis O’Regan

T: Gerard O’Leary

in rear, not fluent 5th, pushed along when mistake 2 out, soon ridden and minor headway, no impression when fell last

12/1

5th

1

2nd Sep 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Aghinagh

11st 12lb

J: Denis O’Regan

T: Gerard O’Leary

in touch with leaders, pushed along before 2 out, weakened after 2 out

14/1

Form: 00-036

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
First reserve; didn't stay 2m3f last time but has a squeak on previous third at Bellewstown over this trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

5

(2)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

13:40 Dundalk (AW)

Happaugue

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

towards rear

9/1

Form: 6/00-0

Last run: 12 days

W: 11st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; beaten a long way on comeback run last time and loads of improvement needed.
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14

2nd May 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 30y

18:48 Ballinrobe

Keep Em Lit

10st 13lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Muredach Kelly

midfield, pushed along after 3 out, looked to go wrong before 2 out, soon slipped up

25/1

7th

11

6th Apr 2023

Heavy

2m 3f 106y

18:45 Clonmel

Keep Em Lit

11st 2lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Muredach Kelly

Promise two seasons ago but has really struggled in three starts for new yard since missing over a year; handles testing ground at least.

20/1

7th

18

29th Dec 2022

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 0y

15:35 Limerick

Keep Em Lit

10st 11lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Muredach Kelly

midfield, not fluent 7th

66/1

Form: 86-510 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; got off the mark in a Punchestown handicap in May but was found to be in season after disappointing last time, so capable of better.
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10

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 180y

16:15 Punchestown

Lucy Van Pelt

11st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Peter Maher

Flying much too high in a Listed race here four weeks ago; being 10lb higher than for last May's C&D success may anchor her once more.

10/1

14th

7

25th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 100y

15:40 Punchestown

Lucy Van Pelt

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Peter Maher

prominent

100/1

3rd

10

12th Oct 2022

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:45 Punchestown

Lucy Van Pelt

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Peter Maher

took keen hold, raced in second, lost second but close up after 4th, pushed along after 2 out, switched left approaching last, soon ridden but no extra, no match for first two

20/1

Non-runners

Happaugue, Keep 'Em Lit, Lucy Van Pelt

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €234.70
Straight Forecast €133.96
Tricast €1003.85
Trifecta €1275.70

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Aghinagh

SPOTLIGHT:

Vairue

The Irish Sun:

Hattie Amarin

POSTDATA:

Aghinagh