May 16 / 19.05 Killarney

19.05

Good To Yielding

Celtic Steps Handicap

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 0f 31y
  • 18 runners
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Celtic Steps Handicap

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.80
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 7-D6413 D BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
AW winner two seasons ago; gained his first turf win in a Gowran handicap last month; raised 5lb for that and could manage only third behind Simply Sideways at the same venue 13 days ago; that rival is 12lb higher now, so he has prospects of reversing on these revised terms; draw not ideal.
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3rd

14

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Rock Etoile

8st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Patrick J McKenna

Last turf win came over C&D in September 2024 off 18lb higher; finished last year in poor form, however, and no signs of a revival in two runs this term.

33/1

12th

10

(11)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Rock Etoile

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Six-time winner; out of form at Dundalk during the winter; in rear here 13 days ago in a race in which Miss Americana and Hell Let Loose were placed.

20/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 453-53 CD BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Three-time turf winner; showed fair form at Dundalk late last year; shaped quite well on seasonal debut at Tipperary last month and interesting now after last week's Gowran third.
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8th

10

(1)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 67y

19:20 Roscommon

Kodiac Prince

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Cleary

in touch with leaders

9/1

10th

1

(2)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:51 Gowran Park

Kodiac Prince

10st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

Beat Pink Socks in a division of this last season and followed up at the Curragh two weeks later; returns on the back of further good efforts and looks sure to be involved from a good draw; goes on all ground.

9/2

2nd

2

(11)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Kodiac Prince

10st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

prominent throughout, outpaced over 1f out, ran on well and went second towards finish, no match for winner

4/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 080900 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner has been regressive on the AW and on turf lately; down the field in Cork race won by Miss Cunning on his penultimate start; makes little appeal at this stage.
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3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

12th

17

(12)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Skontonovski

9st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield

16/1

Form: /555-1 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Took fifth place on all three starts last season, missed a large chunk of the campaign before running twice in October; won well on seasonal debut at Gowran, with favourite Rock Etoile beaten 4l in third; up 12lb for that, so not guaranteed to uphold that form, draw not ideal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

13

(15)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Simply Sideways

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Timothy Doyle

raced near side, towards rear

14/1

9th

13

(15)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Simply Sideways

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Timothy Doyle

raced near side, towards rear

14/1

4th

5

(7)

6th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

13:55 Tipperary

Simply Sideways

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Timothy Doyle

dwelt start, midfield, soon in touch with leaders, went fourth inside final furlong, ran on, not reach leaders

6/1

Form: 0430-2 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won three in Britain (two on AW) early in his career; potentially well handicapped on his old form and went close at Dundalk five weeks ago; negative that he has been placed only one from 11 turf starts.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(5)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Double Martini

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, towards rear

25/1

9th

14

(12)

24th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Double Martini

8st 12lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: John C McConnell

Low-grade maiden ran okay on last month's comeback at Leopardstown; visor tried here but hard to fancy from 9lb out of handicap.

25/1

8th

11

(9)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Double Martini

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Went close at Dundalk on first 2023 run; nothing of note in his form since then; in rear at Dundalk on only start this year.

33/1

10/1

Form: 9700-8 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Now 3lb lower than when winning at Listowel last June; subsequent form during the autumn was disappointing; mid-field on seasonal debut.
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14

(5)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

14:35 Roscommon

The Dazzer

8st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Over two years since his only win; good AW run in July and fair effort when eighth of 28 at the Curragh latest; Colin Keane rides him for the first time since 2022; should not be ruled out.

10/1

8th

28

(3)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

The Dazzer

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Gerard Keane

A close third in a Dundalk handicap last month showed he has some potential off this basement mark; not as effective but not beaten far at Gowran since; good draw and a top 5lb claimer on board.

12/1

8th

16

(15)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:52 Gowran Park

The Dazzer

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Gerard Keane

Listowel win came two years ago but best effort for some time when front-running close third at Dundalk earlier this month when 7lb out of handicap; has to be considered on turf return.

10/1

14/1

Form: 48970-

Last run: 193 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has done the majority of her racing over sprint distances; badly off at the weights in a maiden last time; handicap form has been modest and she is not certain to get the trip.
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9th

17

(17)

29th Jul 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 110y

16:05 Gowran Park

Two Metres Apart

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M J Byrne

15-race maiden, third over 1m at this venue on penultimate start; has usually raced over sprint distances and tackles a new trip now; hard to be sure if she will stay this far.

12/1

11th

15

(4)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 59y

17:50 Roscommon

Two Metres Apart

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M J Byrne

took keen hold, prominent, ridden and weakened gradually from 2f out

20/1

3rd

13

(8)

18th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Gowran Park

Two Metres Apart

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: M J Byrne

towards rear, ridden and headway towards near side from over 1f out, ran on well and went third towards finish, no match for first two

14/1

Form: 60-70

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Modest form in maidens; hard to be sure what will prove to be her optimum trip.
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9th

11

(12)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:07 Curragh

Encore De Mer

10st 13lb

J: Katie Lawless

T: S M Duffy

towards rear of midfield

200/1

15th

17

(1)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 4f 0y

14:20 Curragh

Encore De Mer

10st 0lb

J: Katie Lawless

T: S M Duffy

towards rear

200/1

Form: 0606-0

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Never better than sixth in nine starts, down the field behind Miss Cunning at Cork; does not seem well handicapped.
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10th

6

(11)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Ju Ju Gabor

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Roger Ingram

Unplaced in ten runs in Ireland and finished last of nine on her stable debut at Chelmsford three weeks ago (1m); cheekpieces need to have a dramatic effect if she's to win this from the outside stall.

25/1

9th

4

(4)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Ju Ju Gabor

9st 5lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Roger Ingram

Ex-Irish maiden; not easily recommended on her stable debut after four months off but this will at least be easier than she's used to.

16/1

9th

9

(3)

16th May 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 31y

19:05 Killarney

Ju Ju Gabor

9st 5lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Richard Anthony Foley

prominent

25/1

Form: 440-98

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Won twice last term including over 6 at Naas and over 7f at Cork; trained then by the now-retired Ger O'Leary; out of the money on her first two starts for this stable; now tackling 1m for the first time on 28th career start.
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11th

15

(9)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:20 Naas

Born Invincible

8st 12lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: S M Duffy

Three-time winner including over C&D; best form is on easy ground; can only be watched after such an absence.

40/1

10/1

Form: 00-806

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Placed three times for Ger Lyons; has looked regressive for this stable, but recent sixth of 16 at Gowran provides encouragement.
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11th

14

(18)

6th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Gowran Park

Plankton

8st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

towards rear of midfield

14/1

14th

22

(27)

27th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Plankton

9st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Richard John O’Brien

15-race maiden but not disgraced on his stable debut at the Curragh last week; could outrun his likely odds.

33/1

7th

18

(2)

20th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Plankton

8st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Richard John O’Brien

Some promise for Ger Lyons early last season but showed very little in 10 runs for Andrew McNamara; starts for another new yard and best form has come on quicker ground.

20/1

12th
5 (5)
Hey Kameir

25/1

Form: 98/5-0

Last run: 109 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Ran one really good race at Dundalk as a juvenile; overall form has been modest; hooded now on first start for her new trainer.
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12th

5

(5)

16th May 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 31y

19:05 Killarney

Hey Kameir

9st 8lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: G Ahern

reluctant to load, prominent

25/1

13th

10

(9)

27th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hey Kameir

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: M J Tynan

Five-race maiden; not beaten far on handicap debut when last seen despite finishing fifth of six; off 308 days and probably best watched for now.

20/1

16/1

Form: -76800

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won twice over 7f at Dundalk late last year; soundly beaten in three turf runs this term, including Cork event won by Miss Cunning.
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No / Draw
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14th

18

(8)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 175y

16:10 Bellewstown

Leclerc

9st 5lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Adrian McGuinness

Third reserve; lost his way this term.

11th

10

(4)

18th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Gowran Park

Leclerc

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

prominent

25/1

13th

7

(5)

4th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:07 Listowel

Leclerc

9st 4lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

in touch with leaders

33/1

Form: /3000-

Last run: 340 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Started last term with an encouraging third in a sprint at Navan; failed to build on that for Jack Davison and now makes seasonal/stable debut.
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16th

21

(8)

6th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:40 Cork

Cuala Bula

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Charles Coakley

Maiden has run respectably in defeat at times this year, including here; dropped 5lb since last time and a minor squeak.

18/1

7th

10

(4)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Cork

Cuala Bula

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Charles Coakley

started quickly, led narrowly or disputed lead early, raced in second after 2f

33/1

Form: 0800-1 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Left her winter form at Dundalk behind when winning for this rider at Cork last month; second A Shin Undine has boosted the form by winning at Gowran, and third You Owe Me Money has done even better, winning twice this month; strong contender.
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5

1st Jun 2024

Soft

2m 0f 50y

18:20 Tramore

Miss Cunning

11st 5lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

midfield

100/1

13th

11

(6)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Miss Cunning

8st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Aengus King

Gained the most recent of her six wins at Cork in April; two poor runs after Limerick third in June; others much better suited by the race conditions here.

33/1

Form: 220-35 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
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4

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Everylittlestep

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Yvonne Latta

Losing run goes back more than two years; unproven at this distance and failed to beat a rival over 1m at Bellewstotwn earlier this month.

20/1

11

(10)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

15:10 Bellewstown

Everylittlestep

8st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Yvonne Latta

Winless since rattling off a treble in 2023; however, her two recent runs over 1m suggest she is close to striking again, with a close second at Leopardstown and 1.5l sixth at Galway last time; probably doesn't want it too soft; new headgear on.

7/1

Form: 08-000

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

15

(16)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Pollanassa

9st 11lb

T: R P Cody

Regressive after showing early promise in maidens for Kevin Coleman; down the field over longer trips at this track on his two most recent outings; first reserve.

10

(6)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Pollanassa

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: R P Cody

Regressive after showing early promise in maidens for Kevin Coleman; two fair runs on turf in September; moderate display here last month.

33/1

Form: 26-394 D BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

7

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Barnhill Rose

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time turf winner but out of form at present.

20/1

9th

7

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Barnhill Rose

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time turf winner but out of form at present.

20/1

Non-runners

Everylittlestep, Pollanassa, Barnhill Rose

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €26.10
Straight Forecast €15.42
Tricast €122.95
Trifecta €218.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kodiac Prince

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Kodiac Prince

POSTDATA:

Kodiac Prince

The Irish Sun:

Kodiac Prince