September 26 / 17.30 Down Royal

17.30

Yielding To Soft

Molson Coors Beverage Company Handicap

  • Prize money: £5701.68
  • 1m 4f 175y
  • 17 runners
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Molson Coors Beverage Company Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.40
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 3-321 D

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Got the better of an 82-rated rival when all out to win a 1m5f Leopardstown maiden when last seen out in June, that on only his fourth start; returns to action in first-time blinkers and could have any amount left to come; one for any shortlist.
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6th

11

26th Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 208y

Class 2

14:55 Cheltenham

Como Park

10st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Useful stayer on the Flat and looked suited by step up to 3m over hurdles when narrow winner at Bellewstown (3m, good; front pair clear) in July; this is a stronger race but he still enters calculations.

12/1

3rd

2

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 180y

20:14 Killarney

Como Park

11st 7lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Henry De Bromhead

pressed winner, pushed along from 4f out, ridden from 3f out, lost second and weakened from 2f out

8/13

2nd
13 (13)
Regally Blonde

8/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 92225

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Narrowly lost out over C&D on penultimate start; ran to a lower level when fifth of 12 in a Bellewstown maiden in the interim, but back in handicap grade, this lightly raced filly should be more at home; clearly goes well here and is in with a shout.
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6th

1

(6)

1st Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

19:45 Windsor

Regally Blonde

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ben Case

Drops in grade and now 2lb below her last winning mark, but well beaten in both starts since returning in April; probably needs further than this now.

10/1

5th

4

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield

Regally Blonde

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Ben Case

Had no peace in front on her AW comeback here three weeks ago, when well held at a big price; back to the mark off which she won at Ripon last summer but finished last season on a downswing and needs to bounce back.

16/1

7th

3

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Regally Blonde

9st 10lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Ben Case

Dual turf winner (1m6f/2m) last summer; off since two below-par runs in the autumn, though, and still on fairly tough mark for this rare AW run.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 12-113 C BF

Last run: 58 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Unlucky not to have bagged a much closer effort behind an easy winner over hurdles at Galway latest; solid third over 1m4f at the festival at same previously; has progressed at a rate of knots and probably not done with yet; useful operator.
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2

(2)

6th May 2023

Good To Soft

2m 0f 109y

Class 4

19:55 Doncaster

Fennor Cross

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

1st

19

14th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Aintree

Fennor Cross

11st 1lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Needs to jump better than in the Supreme Novices' Hurdle last month; however, in the circumstances that staying-on 22l 11th of 14 was a pretty positive run in the context of him now being in a handicap and up in trip; could be sharper since that first start in four months and he won a Cheltenham Grade 2 novice (2m, good) last November; won on soft on Flat; interesting.

9/1

11th

6

14th Mar 2023

Soft

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

13:30 Cheltenham

Fennor Cross

11st 7lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: John C McConnell

Flat scorer, including on soft, who won a maiden here (2m, good) in October on his second hurdle start and followed up in the Grade 2 Supreme Trial here (2m, good) in November when last seen; however, it wasn't a great race for the grade last time; a long way down the pecking order on form.

66/1

15/2

Form: 5-8342

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden knocking on the door on his recent outings, albeit no match in second spot for the winner at Roscommon (jockey reported he hung right); has the form in the book to hold his own but a shade vulnerable to one or two here with the potential to raise their games that bit more.
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5th

7

(12)

13th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Adonis

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 4f out, carried head awkwardly from under 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, never on terms

9/2

4th

6

(17)

26th Sep 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 175y

17:30 Down Royal

Adonis

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear, headway going okay on near side of group from over 3f out, keeping on when pushed along over 2f out, in touch with leaders when ridden under 2f out, no extra final 110yds

15/2

2nd

8

(2)

29th Aug 2022

Good

1m 3f 182y

19:00 Roscommon

Adonis

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

soon pressed leaders, close up when ridden over 2f out, went second but held over 1f out, kept on, no match for winner

10/1

Form: -07504

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Hinted at a bit more to come in a Gowran maiden nine days ago, although that over a shorter test and stamina has to be considered an unknown; remains vulnerable off present mark.
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20th

3

(15)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:25 Navan

Believe In Science

10st 0lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Now 0-24 but knocking on the door over the summer in staying handicaps off this mark; back from a break and respected.

12/1

3rd

6

(15)

25th Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Believe In Science

9st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

dwelt start, soon midfield, prominent after 5f

9/2

2nd

11

(11)

7th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

17:15 Limerick

Believe In Science

9st 1lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

in touch with leaders, went second under 3f out, kept on final furlong, no match for winner

7/1

14/1

Form: 3-37

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has only had three starts in maiden company, hitting the frame on the first two of them before finishing seventh of 17 runners over an extended mile at Galway latest; right up in trip here for handicap debut, but could well be ahead of his mark if his stamina holds up.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

9

30th Aug 2023

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 4

18:50 Uttoxeter

Melnik

10st 9lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Not beaten far when sixth of eight on this month's stable debut at Worcester (2m, good) but his recent Bangor run was a backward step and he's now 0-7 over hurdles.

20/1

7th

8

21st Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 145y

Class 4

18:35 Bangor-on-Dee

Melnik

10st 7lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Fair Flat form in Ireland but just modest efforts over hurdles, including a 10l defeat on debut for this yard; may yet do better but others appeal more.

12/1

6th

5

1st Aug 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

20:10 Worcester

Melnik

11st 1lb

J: Craig Nichol

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Fair Flat form in Ireland but just modest efforts over hurdles; still has time to do better and starts out for a new yard at a modest level; tongue-tie returns.

10/1

Form: 42421

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Reserve; justified favouritism in a Roscommon 1m2f maiden on his latest outing; that win just rewards for a couple of solid runs in defeat; mark here no gimmie, but on the right path and has to be feared if he gets in.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

9

(12)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Free To Party

8st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

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

5/1

1st

5

(10)

29th Aug 2022

Good

1m 2f 14y

18:00 Roscommon

Free To Party

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

soon led, ridden when joined under 2f out, briefly headed over 1f out, rallied when led again inside final furlong, kept on well towards finish, all out

4/1

Form: 2/152-

Last run: 411 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Strong travelling sort looked set to win with any amount in hand over hurdles at Naas when last seen out before running out steam a little close home after a bad mistake at the last; unexposed at this game (one win from five starts) and, whilst probably a shade stronger going left-handed, he could be difficult to keep at bay if his fitness holds up on his first start for 211 days.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 29y

13:00 Naas

Palace Rock

11st 3lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Francis Casey

127-rated hurdler; three runs over fences and not seen since falling in a Limerick handicap chase in October; needs to find a bit more here.

20/1

5

26th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 29y

13:00 Naas

Palace Rock

11st 3lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Francis Casey

127-rated hurdler; three runs over fences and not seen since falling in a Limerick handicap chase in October; needs to find a bit more here.

20/1

8

20th Oct 2024

Good

2m 3f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Palace Rock

10st 13lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Francis Casey

Two-time hurdle winner is 0-3 over the bigger obstacles; didn't run too badly in last two beginners chases on good to yielding at Killarney (2m1f) and Galway (2m2f); makes his handicap chase debut now off 123 and this looks a big ask; may need more experience in this sphere.

22/1

20/1

Form: 075164

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Surprise winner at Roscommon (20-1) in May over 1m4f on testing ground; down the field but not disgraced in the Ulster Derby here in the interim and ran as well as could be expected at Leopardstown latest; low mileage and should be there or thereabouts; each-way material.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

2

(7)

20th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 180y

20:30 Leopardstown

Darraby

10st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Brendan W Duke

midfield

14/1

3rd

6

10th Jun 2023

Good

2m 3f 170y

16:15 Punchestown

Darraby

10st 11lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Brendan W Duke

Flat winner; brings a modest level on hurdle form to the table.

50/1

16/1

Form: 73630

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Has caught the eye on one or two occaions but reliability issues for now, although could easily be forgiven for finding life tough in the Ulster Cesarewithc latest; back in trip here, he could outrun his odds.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

21st Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 141y

18:10 Sligo

Gatito Rapido

11st 4lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Flat maiden but showed some ability in that sphere; back from a long absence with two hurdle runs; poor at Galway last time; best wait for handicaps

66/1

16th

7

31st Jul 2024

Good

2m 5f 11y

16:50 Galway

Gatito Rapido

11st 12lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

midfield, prominent 4th, lost position after 4 out

100/1

Form: 1-1380

Last run: 164 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
In decent spirts over hurdles but has done all of his winning (five wins) on the Flat, although seems to be a much better operator on the AW; Fennor Cross perhaps the stronger of the stable's pair, but not ruled out entirely.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

15

(17)

1st Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 110y

17:30 Tipperary

No Trouble

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

midfield

18/1

12th

1

(3)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

No Trouble

10st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John C McConnell

in touch with leaders

12/1

13

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

No Trouble

11st 3lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Winning hurdler but seen mostly on the Flat in recent times and the AW has always been more his scene; asked a stiff question on this belated return to jumps action.

33/1

Form: 448-71

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Overcame a tardy start at Galway 20 days ago to win with a fair bit in hand, travelling powerfully throughout before pulling nicely clear and winning eased down; won't find life as easy here under her 9lb penalty, and perhaps flattered a little bit by her latest win, but on the upgrade and has earned her share of respect.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

10

9th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

17:30 Wexford

Gonetomillgrove

11st 1lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Winner on the Flat but not gone the right way over hurdles since decent sixth on debut in Feb 2023; unseated three out at this track lto when beaten; down in trip; hard to fancy.

25/1

13

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 100y

17:35 Wexford

Gonetomillgrove

10st 11lb

J: Aileen O’Sullivan

T: P J Rothwell

Flat winner but 0-6 over hurdles and hasn't shown enough in a trio of handicap starts in this sphere.

25/1

6th

6

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:17 Punchestown

Gonetomillgrove

11st 9lb

J: Conor Owens

T: P J Rothwell

towards rear on outer

25/1

Form: -71075

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Desicive winner at Limerick (1m3f) in April; has struggled in the interim but now only 2lb higher than winning mark and gelded since last start; needs to be back on song, but would not rule out.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(4)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:00 Leopardstown

Global Energy

10st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield 3f out, outpaced under 2f out

11/2

1st

7

(6)

24th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Listowel

Global Energy

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Four-time winner; last victory came on penultimate start at the Curragh off 80 (1m, good); no impact off revised rating back there on latest start (2.25l behind Narmar); remains 3lb above his last winning mark and others have more pressing claims.

13/2

15th

23

(22)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Global Energy

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

prominent

10/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: P-2710

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Two-time Flat winner ran out a stylish winner over hurdles at Galway nine days ago, powering away to win with a bit left up his sleeve; in-form and more than capable off present mark; should give a good account.
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5th

3

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Nibiru

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Ex-Irish veteran who scored here (2m) last month on second Flat start for new yard, taking AW record to 3-14; may remain competitive, having gone back up just 1lb.

13/2

5th

3

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Nibiru

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 2f out, switched right when rallying inside final 110yds, kept on

13/2

1st

1

(1)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

15:27 Southwell (AW)

Nibiru

10st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Won a claimer at Dundalk (10.6f) in October and he stayed on well for fourth here (1m6f) on his stable debut the following month; has each-way claims on that form but this 9yo is not easy to predict and was well held back over hurdles last time; risks attached.

14/1

Form: /909-6 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
In good order over hurdles at present, latest running far better than final position suggests at Listowel on Saturday; busy few days but has three Flat wins to bring to the table, albeit might need a bit more ease in the ground these days over today's test.
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7th

2

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Son Of Hypnos

12st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Hurdle/chase winner in Ireland but on a losing run now and, although he ran better when third of four finishers at Exeter recently than he had on his yard debut there, a few more pounds off his back wouldn't go amiss.

16/1

3rd

4

7th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 161y

Class 4

15:10 Exeter

Son Of Hypnos

11st 6lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Flat, hurdle and chase winner in Ireland; however, went off 150-1 on stable debut here three weeks ago (2m5f handicap hurdle) and failed to complete; the most exposed of these.

50/1

2

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 5f 137y

Class 4

14:55 Exeter

Son Of Hypnos

11st 11lb

J: Mr Jack Stenhouse

T: Ryan Chapman

Flat, hurdle and chase winner in Ireland; however, the latest of those victories was in July 2024 and the handicapper has taken no chances with his opening British mark; he may be best watched.

25/1

Form: 330-00

Last run: 129 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Reserve; poor both starts this year and badly needs to have turned the corner since joining present source; not jumping off the page.
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1st

4

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Liberated Light

11st 4lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Back to form with 1.75l front-running second over C&D on penultimate off this mark; never travelled and didn't jump well when poor at Wexford last time; cheekpieces replace blinkers; could rebound back at this venue.

10/1

11th

7

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Liberated Light

11st 5lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Flat winner was successful over hurdles at Limerick in December 2024 off 7lb higher; moderate recent form until a change of tactics almost saw him make all at Tramore (2m1f, good to yielding) when headed late home in this headgear combination; could go one better if adopting the same tactics.

100/30

2nd

10

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

17:42 Tramore

Liberated Light

11st 4lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Just 1-18 over hurdles; has been poor on heavy ground lately but this drier surface can help him put in a better showing; blinkers added.

16/1

Form: 514563

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Reserve; no real match for the first two home at Dundalk (1m4f) but that was his first start for 162 days and a sound enough run under the circumstances; normal improvement could see him shake them up a bit if he gets in.
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15th

1

(6)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:17 Fairyhouse

Dalvey

10st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Noel C Kelly

Tailed off over hurdles latest and struggling in claimers on Flat previously on AW; no wins on turf since 2020 and others preferred.

12/1

14th

3

16th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

19:00 Clonmel

Dalvey

11st 9lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

towards rear

16/1

14th

3

16th May 2024

Good

2m 3f 0y

19:00 Clonmel

Dalvey

11st 9lb

J: Jody McGarvey

T: Noel C Kelly

towards rear

16/1

Non-runners

Nibiru, Son Of Hypnos, Liberated Light, Dalvey

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Payout
Exacta €38.40
Straight Forecast €51.72
Tricast €171.73
Trifecta €320.40

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Como Park

RP Ratings (IRE):

Melnik

SPOTLIGHT:

Fennor Cross

POSTDATA:

Nibiru

The Irish Sun:

Como Park