September 24 / 17.05 Curragh

17.05

Yielding

William Hill Pick Your Winners Handicap

  • Prize money: £8180.67
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 23 runners
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William Hill Pick Your Winners Handicap

Runners: 23 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.30
  • Place: £4.00

Form: 230095

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner but not yet this year, good efforts at Limerick over the summer and wasn't beaten far behind Mary Salome at Listowel on Tuesday, having missed the break and met trouble in running; not one to rule out.
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5th

12

(15)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Half Nutz

8st 11lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six wins but losing run stretches back to September 2022; not terrible efforts over C&D the last twice, but needs to find more to get his head back in front.

12/1

8th

14

(13)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Half Nutz

8st 10lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six-time winner whose slow-starting tendency is a worry; not a bad run when staying on for fifth over C&D on latest; might struggled to turn the tables on third-placed Staywitherjohnny.

12/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 4-1111 C

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
One of the handicap stories of the season, going up a total of 23lb on the back of a four-timer, at Gowran (twice), here over 1m1f and when holding Shawaamekh over this trip at Galway festival; ground okay and has to be respected.
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3

(12)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Dunum

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Great money-spinner for connections and especially effective at Galway, winning for the third time there when landing Colm Quinn Mile in July under well-judged front-running ride; fine effort under 7lb penalty five days later at same venue when third in Ahonoora Handicap back at 7f; second in this race two years ago off 101 so major respect although draw hasn't been kind.

15/2

3

(3)

3rd Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Dunum

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Loves it here, winning this race two years ago and back at his best when winning Colm Quinn BMW Mile on Tuesday under well-judged front-running ride; went close to completing this notable double in 2023 so has to be respected although mandatory 7lb penalty makes this a lot tougher; good draw.

11/2

16/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 673410 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won his maiden here last month over 6f and ran as well as could be expected from well out of the handicap in premier handicap here 13 days ago; not as effective at this trip on evidence so far.
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10th

5

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Secret Magician

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Strike-rate of 3-51; improved upon poor recent efforts when encountering good ground at Killarney (1m), finishing a close third after not getting a clear run; up 2lb but remains on a nice mark if backing up his last run.

15/2

3rd

10

(6)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Secret Magician

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Strike-rate of 3-50; couldn't draw on any positives from his four runs this year but getting back on drier ground should help matters.

33/1

10th

2

(14)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Secret Magician

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Only three wins from 49 outings; placed seven times but has failed to make the frame in six starts since a Listowel festival fourth last September; hard to fancy.

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 0-0005 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last year has had a restricted campaign this year but reappeared a week ago with encouraging Gowran run in first-time cheekpieces, despite being denied a clear run; entitled to come on for that and could go well.
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8th

5

(7)

26th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Pale Iris

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Joseph G Murphy

Two wins were in handicaps in 2021; rated 90 at her peak, now 82 and likely to struggle; last of 14 in a 1m2f Listed race here last time; much better previously when long-priced sixth at Gowran, but held by Village Voice on that running.

33/1

14th

7

(14)

13th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Pale Iris

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Joseph G Murphy

midfield

40/1

6th

5

(10)

29th Jul 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 0y

14:30 Gowran Park

Pale Iris

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Joseph G Murphy

Losing run is mounting up; struggling in handicaps and hard to make a case for here.

200/1

Form: 421331 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Was recording fifth career win when getting up late over this trip at Listowel on Tuesday; mandatory 7lb penalty makes this tough and has never won off this high a mark but rider's claim a help.
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12th

5

(14)

1st Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Galway

Mary Salome

10st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Andrew Kinirons

Won her sixth race when taking a Roscommon handicap over this trip in June, beating Bells On Her Toes and a fine run at Limerick after; outclassed in Listed company last time but a solid chance in this grade; has run well here before.

7/1

8th

7

(5)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:20 Pontefract

Mary Salome

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Andrew Kinirons

7yo who has been at the top of the game in 7f/1m handicaps in Ireland the last twice, but she needs a clear career best to win this.

33/1

3rd

1

(5)

24th Jun 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Limerick

Mary Salome

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Andrew Kinirons

prominent, went second soon after start, led when pushed along 2f out, ridden and faced challenge from over 1f out, headed and lost second towards finish

5/2

Form: 295926 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner but not this season, good second at Cork earlier in the month; ran well for long way when 3l off Mary Salome at Listowel on Tuesday but clearly more needed here.
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5

(2)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Is That Love

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Eight-time winner, missed all of last year; signs of a return to form at Roscommon last time; trainer saddled his first winner at the Curragh last Friday with this rider aboard.

12/1

5

(2)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Is That Love

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Eight-time winner, missed all of last year; signs of a return to form at Roscommon last time; trainer saddled his first winner at the Curragh last Friday with this rider aboard.

12/1

5th

4

(12)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:25 Roscommon

Is That Love

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

in touch with leaders

20/1

9/1

Form: 5-0924 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Best form has come with an ease in the ground, notably Roscommon second and latest when close fourth at Galway festival, not quite getting home after forcing it over extended 1m; drop back in trip will suit and shortlist material.
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7th

1

(6)

1st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 100y

14:40 Tipperary

Cosmic Vega

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

led early, headed but prominent after 1f, weakened over 1f out

8/1

5th

1

(6)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

17:30 Killarney

Cosmic Vega

9st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

midfield but in touch with leaders, outpaced 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders

11/4

3rd

1

(5)

18th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Cork

Cosmic Vega

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Progressive handicapper last year; game short-head winner of a 7f Listed event at Naas in May following a respectable third in seven-runner race Group 3 race at the Curragh (Carrytheone, fourth); did as well as could have been expected in a Group 2 at Leopardstown on latest; 2l behind Tawara then.

100/30

14/1

Form: 000341 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive of late, recording C&D win last month when scoring with a bit in hand; should still be competitive off this mark.
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14th

11

(16)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

San Aer

9st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual-purpose; four Flat wins but last of those came in 2023; not a terrible effort on latest and now 2lb below his last success but the draw gods have not been kind here.

28/1

11th

15

(19)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

San Aer

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Ross O’Sullivan

No win since October 2023; promise on first two starts for this yard last October but two runs this season have not been good (very slowly away latest); others arrive in better form.

25/1

17th

4

(8)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

San Aer

9st 12lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Four wins on the Flat for Tom Mullins, including over C&D in 2022; finished runner-up behind subsequent Irish Lincoln winner Ribee at Galway in October (1m1f, soft to heavy); poor on return to action at Naas last month; could improve.

18/1

Form: 131540 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won handicaps over this trip at Limerick and Galway over the summer but has looked held by the handicapper of late; not a bad effort over inadequate trip latest in premier handicap; cheekpieces back on here (replacing visor) over optimum trip.
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7th

11

(6)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Dairerin

9st 2lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent, ridden and no impression 1f out, soon no impression

20/1

9th

8

(15)

24th Sep 2022

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Dairerin

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, made no impression

12/1

12th

17

(1)

11th Sep 2022

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Dairerin

8st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

raced far side, never better than mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong

14/1

Form: 100-26 C BF

Last run: 90 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner here just over a year ago and pick of form since when chasing home a clear-cut winner over C&D in May; fair effort in circumstances at same track on Derby weekend and has had a break since; appreciates an ease so recent rain welcome.
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8th

9

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Heavenly Power

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; five-time winner, the most recent over C&D (yielding) in October 2024 off 4lb higher; shaped as though in need of the run last time at the Curragh and should be much sharper now; interesting.

20/1

7th

9

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Heavenly Power

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; five-time winner including three 6f victories at this venue; on losing run since winning at Naas in October 2024 (6f, yielding); no joy last season but did run well in defeat at times and returns 3lb below his last winning mark; record fresh suggests he might need this.

20/1

7

(5)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Heavenly Power

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Five wins up to 6f including three at this course; however, ran a cracker when second in a Cork premier handicap over this trip in June; not bad efforts lately; ground-versatile; chance.

8/1

25/1

Form: 431106 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two wins over the summer but handicapper seems to have him now.
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4th

1

(5)

27th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 176y

14:35 Bellewstown

Ampeson

10st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear, still plenty to do 2f out, kept on from 1f out, went fourth towards finish, never near to challenge

7/2

1st

1

(4)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Fairyhouse

Ampeson

10st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

held up in rear, headway but short of room on inner from 2f out, switched left and challenging inside final furlong, ran on well and led towards finish

8/1

4th

7

(11)

17th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 39y

16:35 Leopardstown

Ampeson

9st 6lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Patrick J McKenna

Better horse on AW rated 88 as opposed to 77 on turf; still holds some sort of chance in theory if he managed to run up to that rating.

8/1

Form: 026938 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Cork maiden winner this time last year but hasn't added to that, although ran creditably in C&D premier handicap 13 days ago; drops in class here so don't rule out.
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10th

8

(7)

27th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 96y

Class 5

15:15 Beverley

Yermanthere

9st 2lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

3-39 overall, last winning in August 2024; close C&D third last May on sole start here; previous campaigns suggest he's best watched first time out.

25/1

5th

6

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 2

17:10 Nottingham

Yermanthere

8st 8lb

J: Duran Fentiman

T: Tim Easterby

Losing run is mounting up but he's well treated on old form and was only beaten 2l at Ayr (1m, soft) on Tuesday; hard to rule out another good run but this is a quick turnaround and that latest form was in a Class 5.

16/1

5

(5)

30th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Ayr

Yermanthere

9st 11lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Tim Easterby

Losing run is mounting up but he ran respectably in most recent 1m attempt and this is a drop in grade; 8lb below last winning mark and Jake Dickson removes a bonus 7lb.

12/1

16/1

Form: 932277 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Had been showing consistent form at 6f/7f, including Galway festival second to Dunum, but well below best the last twice, heavy ground possibly not ideal latest; needs to improve.
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3

(16)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

14:50 Listowel

Shawaamekh

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

On a long losing run and his two runs this season have not indicated that a return to winning ways is imminent; positive rider booking but others appeal more.

28/1

2

(13)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Limerick

Shawaamekh

10st 1lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

All four wins have come over 7f and the veteran prefers softer ground than this; last win was in 2022; safe to rule out.

80/1

13

(1)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

19:09 Cork

Shawaamekh

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Second runner for yard; all four wins have come over 7f, including at this track but the last was in 2022; this trip looks too sharp on debut for a new yard.

33/1

Form: 7-1052 D

Last run: 83 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Bought for 75,000gns out of Freddie and Martyn Meade's yard at Tattersalls July Sales following light campaign in Britain which included Kempton AW win and narrow Chelmsford AW defeat final start over this trip; respected but possibly more one for Dundalk over the winter.
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10th

1

(2)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 100y

16:01 Gowran Park

Adelaise

9st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Listed winner at Kempton in April; last of seven in a Curragh Group 3 (only beaten 4l) three weeks ago and starting to look exposed; needs progress to land this.

12/1

7th

1

(2)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Adelaise

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in rear throughout

11/1

8th

1

(1)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

18:50 Gowran Park

Adelaise

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual winner on the AW, including a Listed contest over 1m at Kempton in April; yet to score on turf but took her mark to a career-high when fourth in Killarney fillies Listed last month; has 1.5l to find with Sakti on that run and not certain to relish this return to longer trip.

6/1

15th
17 (3)
Navagio

10/1

Form: -43152 CD BF

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
C&D maiden winner in May (yielding) and good effort on latest when second in Leopardstown handicap in July, having been made plenty of use of; remains on a competitive mark so considered.
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14th

12

(20)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Navagio

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner but losing run stretches back to July 2023; recent Roscommon sixth was mildly encouraging; plenty more needed now.

12/1

6th

12

(1)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Navagio

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner but losing run stretches back to July 2023; no signs of making a return to the winner's enclosure in four starts for this yard; top rider booked but others in better form.

20/1

15th

8

(2)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Navagio

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time Flat winner on yielding/soft for Johnny Murtagh; no success in Britain in recent years and poor form in three runs over hurdles for current yard over the winter; doesn't appeal as well treated.

25/1

20/1

Form: 1-6000

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Naas maiden win last autumn came on heavy; has struggled in handicaps but interesting jockey booking here.
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16th

9

(10)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Carlton Banks

9st 6lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

midfield

25/1

7th

4

(8)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 55y

16:37 Roscommon

Carlton Banks

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

in touch with leaders

6/1

33/1

Form: 05-000 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Six-time AW winner has only won once on turf and recent form not encouraging, although is now 13lb below his AW mark.
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6th

3

(6)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Whatharm

9st 13lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Six-time course winner but has lost his way since finishing third at the Curragh in October.

16/1

11th

2

(13)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Whatharm

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Six-time course winner but has lost his way since finishing third at the Curragh in October; while he didn't show enough here last time, he's become dangerously well treated.

16/1

12th

2

(7)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Whatharm

10st 1lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

towards rear, in rear halfway

14/1

33/1

Form: /9-085

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Polytrack winner not as effective so far on turf, although some merit in Leopardstown run back in April; absence since a concern and may need this.
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1st

2

(4)

18th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:10 Dundalk (AW)

Iva Feeling

10st 0lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Shane Crawley

raced in second, chased clear leader over 4f out, pushed along over 2f out, soon headway, led when ridden and hung right 1f out, ran on

6/1

3rd

8

(13)

11th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Iva Feeling

10st 0lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Shane Crawley

prominent, shaken up when not clear run 2f out, switched left and pushed along from over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong

8/1

16

(9)

4th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Iva Feeling

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Shane Crawley

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 773012 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Returned from winter spell at Meydan in June and off the mark in Dundalk handicap (7f) under today's rider; good second in first-time blinkers on Deauville AW last month; not sure if the likely rain-softened ground will suit here.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

2

(2)

1st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

J J Jumbo

9st 4lb

J: Dean Curran

T: D J Bunyan

Sole win came over C&D from 5lb lower in July; has run some creditable races in defeat since but possibly a bit high in the handicap for now.

8/1

5th

3

(14)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

J J Jumbo

10st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: D J Bunyan

Up in trip; course winner back in July over 7f; disappointing effort over 6f last time out, but had been running respectably prior to that; needs to improve for the extra distance.

28/1

10th

2

(8)

25th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

J J Jumbo

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: D J Bunyan

7f course winner in July and ran well on AW at Deauville the following month; not beaten far on his last two visits here, and was taking on stronger opposition than this last time

10/1

20th
14 (10)
Ezine

14/1

Form: 2159 D

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo won her maiden (Naas) at this trip and okay handicap debut at Gowran but faded badly over longer trip at Galway; should appreciate drop back to this trip but questions to answer at this stage.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

20th

14

(10)

24th Sep 2022

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Ezine

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, soon weakened

14/1

8

(15)

13th Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 0y

16:20 Punchestown

Ezine

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

A 7f Naas maiden winner in May ran respectably on handicap debut at Gowran but was disappointing at Galway last time and a tough draw here.

14/1

25/1

Form: 789-08 C

Last run: 125 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Decent early-season juvenile, winner and Group 3/Listed-placed; has dropped a long way since then and heavy handicap defeats in the spring don't read well; back from summer off but hard to be confident in despite much reduced mark.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

(7)

22nd Oct 2022

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:55 Leopardstown

Missing Matron

9st 5lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Has been regressive over various trips this season, though a bit better off this mark the last twice (1m-1m4f); could be involved.

12/1

5th

15

(16)

18th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 3f 184y

17:10 Gowran Park

Missing Matron

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Manning

T: J S Bolger

in touch with leaders, ridden 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, not reach leaders

12/1

5th

13

(9)

5th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:10 Navan

Missing Matron

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Manning

T: J S Bolger

in touch with leaders, close up and raced wide when pushed along over 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong, not pace to challenge

25/1

22th
15 (13)
Patsy Fagan

25/1

Form: 143416

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner at 6f in Britain for Richard Fahey but well held on yard debut here last month; tongue tie fitted and seems best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(7)

14th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:40 Dundalk (AW)

Patsy Fagan

9st 2lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Sean Davis

Six-time winner for Richard Fahey, solid record on AW; has been regressive in various yards since coming to Ireland; off since last July.

33/1

15th

10

(9)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

19:40 Cork

Patsy Fagan

9st 4lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Sean Davis

Six-time winner in UK but has been regressive for different yards since coming to these shores; dropping in the weights but not easy to fancy.

28/1

16

(12)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Navan

Patsy Fagan

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Sean Davis

Six wins in Britain, all of them coming over 6f and five of them on AW; nothing of note in Ireland however for several yards; down the field last time in a Curragh event contested by several of these rivals.

25/1

Form: 835410 CD

Last run: 138 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Rewarded for consistency during a busy start to the season with Limerick win in April; dropped out quickly in testing conditions at Roscommon following month and hasn't been seen since; may just need this.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(16)

4th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

21:00 Dundalk (AW)

Breaking Story

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Richard John O’Brien

prominent, went second after 3f

25/1

13th

9

(5)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Breaking Story

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Richard John O’Brien

slowly away, lost many lengths start, always towards rear

16/1

11th

5

(6)

23rd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Breaking Story

9st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Richard John O’Brien

towards rear of midfield, pushed along 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, never on terms

20/1

Non-runners

Breaking Story

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €134.90
Straight Forecast €72.27
Tricast €1289.52
Trifecta €2475.80

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Navagio

SPOTLIGHT:

Pale Iris

The Irish Sun:

Carlton Banks

TOPSPEED:

Navagio

POSTDATA:

Pale Iris