July 31 / 17.10 Galway

17.10

Yielding

Ireland West Airport Knock Handicap

  • Prize money: £8428.57
  • 1m 0f 73y
  • 17 runners
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Ireland West Airport Knock Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.40
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 91-604 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won a Naas maiden over 1m on testing ground last year and best run since came in similar conditions at Roscommon over 1m2f last time; chance will be enhanced if ground softens appreciably.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(2)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Joe Masseria

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ryan Potter

Well backed on his stable debut at Nottingham in October (8.3f, heavy) but blew the start and finished tailed off; again slowly away when third over 1m2f back at Nottingham six days later; pulled up on hurdle debut 45 days ago; risky.

10/1

3rd

4

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Joe Masseria

11st 6lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: Ryan Potter

He's struggled to get competitive for three different yards this year, despite tumbling in the weights; having only his second go for Ryan Potter today and finished 44l adrift six days ago when co-favourite here (1m, heavy) on first attempt for him, albeit after a slow start; not often seen over this far; it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

9/2

3rd

4

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Joe Masseria

11st 6lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: Ryan Potter

He's struggled to get competitive for three different yards this year, despite tumbling in the weights; having only his second go for Ryan Potter today and finished 44l adrift six days ago when co-favourite here (1m, heavy) on first attempt for him, albeit after a slow start; not often seen over this far; it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

9/2

11/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 07-144 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won on handicap debut at Dundalk over 1m before two fine runs over further the last twice; might find this trip a bit sharp now but yard is in form and blinkers replace cheekpieces today.
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8th

7

(3)

6th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 101y

16:20 Thurles

Mr Trinket

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Mark Fahey

soon led narrowly, headed but prominent halfway, pushed along over 2f out, outpaced when ridden and weakened over 1f out (jockey said gelding hung left during this race)

16/1

11th

28

(28)

27th Aug 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Mr Trinket

8st 7lb

J: Conor Hoban

T: Mark Fahey

slowly into stride, towards rear of midfield, pushed along 3f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, never on terms

2nd

7

(16)

31st Jul 2022

Yielding

1m 0f 73y

17:10 Galway

Mr Trinket

9st 8lb

J: Conor Hoban

T: Mark Fahey

took keen hold, soon midfield on outer, pushed along when headway from over 2f out, keeping on when ridden under 2f out, went second and ran on inside final furlong, always held

11/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 921653

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f Gowran handicap (gd) earlier in the season and fine runs in defeat on softer ground lately, including when not getting the clearest of runs here earlier in the week, also 7f; solid chance if staying this trip.
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6th

6

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:15 Limerick

Lady Arwen

9st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Had been on a losing run of over 2.5 years before a short head victory at Gowran last time provided her fourth career turf win (1m, soft); runner-up hasn't done much for the form in the meantime; still on an attractive mark compared to her previous wins if continuing on an upward curve.

9/2

1st

1

(6)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Lady Arwen

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Dual course winner off much higher marks but on a long losing run since 2023; well beaten at Dundalk first two starts this year; contender if at her best returning to turf.

33/1

11th

3

(15)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Arwen

10st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Conor O’Dwyer

On a long losing run and tailed off over C&D in January; hooded; wide draw.

50/1

16/1

Form: 840169

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has already run 20 times and has won twice; however, has been below form since being raised 6lb for winning narrowly at Ballinrobe, including when beaten 5l here Monday.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

14

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Arch Enemy

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Patrick Magee

Dual-purpose; 5-55 on turf on the Flat but on losing run since scoring at Leopardstown (1m4f, heavy) in October 2024; is now 17lb below that win and she shaped promisingly over an inadequate 1m here 13 days ago in a first-time tongue tie (retained); could go well back up in trip.

14/1

6th

16

(13)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Arch Enemy

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Magee

Dual-purpose mare has been out of form in both codes for over a year; off since 20l defeat over hurdles at Navan in November; tongue tie now tried.

11/1

9

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

14:22 Wexford

Arch Enemy

11st 6lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Patrick Magee

Sole hurdles success at Fairyhouse (2m, yielding) last December and she remains 8lb above that win; in the doldrums on the Flat recently; others arrive in better form.

16/1

Form: 907-07

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Maiden has regressed since his promising debut last summer; beaten 4.5l over C&D Wednesday and has to do more.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 380533

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Maiden put up best effort in a Leopardstown handicap last time but faces a tough task 5lb out of the handicap today.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(4)

6th Jul 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

16:30 Yarmouth

Sovereignty

9st 0lb

J: William Carson

T: Anthony Carson

Thoroughly exposed maiden in Ireland; holds weak claims on 2023 form; difficult to fancy on debut for new yard.

40/1

9th

12

(7)

15th Jun 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Sovereignty

8st 12lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: J J Lambe

took keen hold, led after 1f, headed but prominent after 2f

18/1

16th

18

(15)

1st Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:35 Fairyhouse

Sovereignty

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J J Lambe

midfield

25/1

12/1

Form: -76210 D BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Confortable winner of a Listowel maiden (1m/yld) but was way below that form on testing ground at Roscommon since over 1m2f; could bounce back if ground doesn't deteriorate.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(1)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Gowran Park

Elmos Fire

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Andrew Kinirons

Listowel maiden winner had struggled in handicaps until much more encouraging comeback run at Bellewstown recently, only caught late over 1m after forcing it on heavy ground; drop back in trip could suit and likely major player.

11/2

2nd

4

(3)

6th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 180y

14:30 Bellewstown

Elmos Fire

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Andrew Kinirons

led, faced challenge but going okay when pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headed and no extra towards finish

7/1

12/1

Form: 080693

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Best run in six starts came when third in a 1m Killarney handicap last time, caught late on after going clear; is 3lb out of the handicap so will have to find more.
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6th

6

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

All seven wins have been here, including three over C&D; in the money twice here since his last win and holds place claims at least.

8/1

10th

2

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Pessoa

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Frequent Wolverhampton winner who's 0-12 on turf, including in his Irish days (has 4lb lower mark than on the AW); very consistent, though, and should get the good pace he wants, so every chance he gets involved again.

7/1

3rd

3

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

8.6f win here last month and turned in another solid effort back here on Monday; wouldn't want a tactical affair back at 7f but still more appealing than many.

9/2

Form: 6210

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won a Roscommon maiden on testing ground in June but was beaten 7.5l on handicap debut here earlier in the week, so much more needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

6

(7)

22nd Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 126y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Girl Crush

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Garry Caldwell

Nothing of note in her form since a maiden win two years ago; off for 14 months; cheekpieces now

25/1

14th

14

(8)

22nd May 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 10y

20:25 Roscommon

Girl Crush

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Garry Caldwell

Won a 7f maiden here on testing ground last year; nowhere near that form since and visor needs to work raised markedly in trip.

33/1

28/1

Form: 090-09

Last run: 75 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Has been disappointing since was second in a Down Royal maiden last year and hard to fancy at present.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(9)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Nawraq

9st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Kevin Michael Smith

in touch with leaders, short of room and lost ground after 2f, headway and challenging over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/1

5th

8

(9)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Nawraq

9st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Kevin Michael Smith

in touch with leaders, short of room and lost ground after 2f, headway and challenging over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/1

9th

9

26th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:30 Downpatrick

Nawraq

11st 7lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Kevin Michael Smith

raced lazily, towards rear but in touch with leaders, jumped slightly left 3rd, dropped to last when pushed along and struggling after 4th, weakened before 3 out

14/1

12/1

Form: 001425

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f Roscommon claimer in May and decent efforts in a Fairyhouse claimer and Ballinrobe handicap (both roughly 1m2f) lately; down in trip and a chance; due to run in the 7.40 here Friday.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(12)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Galway

Brown Eagle

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Claiming maiden winner last year and hasn't added to that, standout run this term when touched off in Killarney claimer; of limited appeal off current mark.

14/1

6th

5

(12)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Galway

Brown Eagle

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Claiming maiden winner last year and hasn't added to that, standout run this term when touched off in Killarney claimer; of limited appeal off current mark.

14/1

10th

4

(1)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Brown Eagle

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: M C Grassick

started quickly, disputed lead

7/1

14/1

Form: -23066

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Formerly trained by Marco Botti; easy winner of a soft-ground maiden last year and has run well in defeat at times since; below form lately and sold for 14,000Gns at the sales in July; tough draw.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(9)

10th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 60y

14:55 Killarney

Way To Win

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: John Joseph Hanlon

towards rear of midfield, midfield when ridden over 2f out, soon weakened gradually

11/4

6th

5

(5)

31st Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

14:55 Gowran Park

Way To Win

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

dwelt start, always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out

14/1

12th

5

(15)

31st Jul 2022

Yielding

1m 0f 73y

17:10 Galway

Way To Win

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Joseph Hanlon

always towards rear, took keen hold, pushed along on outer over 2f out, no impression when raced wide home turn, hung right 1f out, soon eased

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 226193

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

8

(1)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: John James Feane

C&D winner off 67 in December 2024, now 12lb lower; best run for some time when third to Without Love in January, a short-head off second-placed Doctor Grace; faces a renewal of more recent rivalry with Aingeal Dorcha and Storm Eric.

9/2

3rd

5

(13)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: John James Feane

C&D winner off 67 in December 2024; best run for some time off much reduced mark last month when third in three-way photo under today's rider, a short-head off second-placed Doctor Grace; one to consider off unchanged mark although draw not ideal.

15/2

3rd

4

(11)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: John James Feane

C&D winner off 12lb higher in December 2024; well handicapped but mostly out of form in 2025 and beaten 10.5l on return from 109 days off here last month; revival required.

16/1

Form: 334 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in two maidens and a similar effort on handicap debut at Killarney last time; needs to squeeze out a bit more but dropped 1lb and should be involved; stable selected.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

7

(6)

1st Sep 2022

Good

1m 1f 136y

16:20 Clonmel

Three Laws

9st 3lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders on outer, niggled along briefly after 1f, pushed along from over 2f out, soon headway towards near side, keeping on when ridden over 1f out, went second but no chance with winner towards finish

13/2

10

(5)

31st Jul 2022

Yielding

1m 0f 73y

17:10 Galway

Three Laws

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed promise in two maidens and a similar effort on handicap debut at Killarney last time; needs to squeeze out a bit more but dropped 1lb and should be involved; stable selected.

5/1

Form: 6-8390

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Maiden has shown some ability but was poor on soft ground last twice; cheekpieces worn last time removed; due to run in the 7.40 here Friday.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(3)

2nd Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ten Coins

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

33s, RPRs about 66 here last twice, seeming to appreciate farther last time; good place chance on that.

8/1

4th

12

(1)

14th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ten Coins

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

prominent in chasing group, headway disputing third 2f out, ridden and outpaced inside final furlong, kept on

25/1

8th

14

(9)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ten Coins

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden, no impression inside final furlong

40/1

Form: 2-0005

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Best 2yo form was on testing ground but coped well with a sound surface at Killarney last time and is 2lb lower today, with a good draw; yard second-string but a squeak; due to run in the 7.40 here Friday.
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7

(6)

1st Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 30y

15:05 Killarney

Princess Azure

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: Mrs John Harrington

Runs the odd decent race but not yesterday at Bellewstown when finishing down the field; essentially disappointing.

14/1

13th

5

(12)

16th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Princess Azure

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent, pushed along 3f out, lost position 2f out, soon dropped to rear, eased from over 1f out (jockey said filly did not handle the racing surface; vet reported the filly to be post race normal)

8/1

8th

6

(19)

7th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Cork

Princess Azure

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders up the centre, midfield when pushed along 3f out, ridden and some headway 2f out, no extra inside final 110yds, eased towards finish

14/1

Form: 843731 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark at Bellewstown over 1m despite appearing to not handle the track all that well; raised 5lb for that and has a solid chance; due to run in the 7.40 here Friday.
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15

(13)

31st Jul 2022

Yielding

1m 0f 73y

17:10 Galway

The Pargey Bee

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Got off the mark at Bellewstown over 1m despite appearing to not handle the track all that well; raised 5lb for that and has a solid chance; due to run in the 7.40 here Friday.

7/1

6th

17

(1)

29th Jul 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 98y

19:40 Galway

The Pargey Bee

9st 8lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

bumped start, midfield, pushed along over 2f out, waiting for room on inner under 2f out, ridden and ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders (jockey said gelding got a bump leaving the stalls)

13/2

Non-runners

Eighty Eight, Three Laws, Ten Coins, Princess Azure, The Pargey Bee

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €73.70
Straight Forecast €59.54
Tricast €239.26
Trifecta €430.40

Selections

POSTDATA:

Three Laws

RP Ratings (IRE):

Elmos Fire

SPOTLIGHT:

Lady Arwen

TOPSPEED:

Arch Enemy

The Irish Sun:

Pessoa