June 23 / 17.40 Limerick

17.40

Soft

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  • Prize money: £6265.49
  • 0m 6f 150y
  • 7 runners
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Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £10.50
  • Place: £4.50

Form: 100-04

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Cork maiden win over this trip last year earned him a lofty 90 rating and first effort of note since came on latest when fourth in Listowel handicap, not getting the clearest of runs; down to a nice mark now and one to consider.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(14)

29th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:25 Dundalk (AW)

Furnace Creek

10st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Dual turf winner over about 6f wasn't beaten far in first-time cheekpieces here last time; needs more from 1lb lower with the headgear removed.

12/1

8th

9

(5)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Furnace Creek

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

ducked right start, soon prominent

14/1

100/30

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 33 BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced maiden whose two runs in the spring were on soft/heavy, hampered when a close third at the Curragh and then staying-on third at Cork; could well have more to offer and this slightly longer trip could suit.
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5th

2

(1)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

First Gentleman

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Placed on his first five starts, now looks regressive but could feature in this company since he is rated the equal of Cross Border and finished only just behind Never Cry Never when sixth at Navan.

7/2

6th

4

(15)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

First Gentleman

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Clear prospects on his best form but there are several negatives attached to his profile too; beaten favourite on four occasions since a promising debut at the Curragh in May; appears to have lost form, though run was too bad to be true in 6f Curragh maiden in which Nouvel Espoir was third.

9/2

OUR TIP

Form: 0-0014 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Much improved to justify strong market support when running away with Fairyhouse handicap early in the month; never landed a serious blow off 15lb higher mark at same venue eight days later so probably has a bit find now off current mark.
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9th

6

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

17:10 Lingfield (AW)

Secret Road

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Laura Mongan

Won at 6f and over C&D for James Owen at the start of the year, then over 1m here on yard debut in March, but his last three runs have been nothing like as good; has plenty to prove back at 7f.

25/1

10th

6

(12)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:07 Lingfield (AW)

Secret Road

9st 5lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Laura Mongan

Enjoyed a revival for James Owen and this yard earlier in the year, with three wins, including two round here; up in the weights now, though, and finished well behind a couple of these over C&D a month ago; needs more from somewhere.

20/1

12th

5

(12)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

17:07 Lingfield (AW)

Secret Road

9st 6lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Laura Mongan

Looked in excellent nick on last month's stable debut, gaining clearcut C&D win in first-time cheekpieces; not quite in same form when fourth off new mark here three weeks later but still considered.

7/1

Form: -42375

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
AW winner also chased home Dream Today at Dundalk in February and has gone close several times on turf off higher marks than this; trip too far at Gowran last time so respected back in trip.
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9th

3

(1)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:40 Dundalk (AW)

Little Queenie

9st 10lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Paul W Flynn

Eight-time winner including four over C&D, most recently in December off 90; below best in conditions event back at 5f on latest, return to this trip and handicap ranks should suit.

8/1

3rd

4

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Little Queenie

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Paul W Flynn

Eight-time winner including over C&D; scored off 90 in a 6f handicap here on latest in December and is now rated 95; gets the mares' allowance and her rider's 7lb claim brings her right into this on the figures; not discounted.

4/1

Form: 613303

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner, all on a sound surface; solid third in a competitive Fairyhouse handicap on latest puts him right in the mix here but ground needs to dry out.
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11th

2

(2)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time C&D winner, has struggled to find his best form since second here in November; third in a six-runner contest three starts ago.

10/1

5th

2

(12)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time 6f course winner who hinted at a return to form when third of six here four weeks ago; failed to build on that on his most recent visit, though not far behind Sporting Hero in that event.

11/2

9th

3

(8)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:17 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time C&D winner who hinted at a return to form when third of six 12 days ago; down another 2lb and should be in the mix with useful claimer taking off 5lb.

7/1

Form: 6338-7

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Best form was for Tom Dascombe over 5f as a juvenile; bits and pieces of form last summer, including at Listowel over this trip; Navan comeback run last month was respectable so not one to readily rule out.
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2nd

9

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Mercurial

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John J Nallen

Over two years since latest of only two wins; second over 6f at the Curragh in October and ran well over 7.5f on return, but poor strike-rate overall; prefers it soft but handles good.

10/1

4th

1

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Mercurial

10st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: John J Nallen

Only two wins from 40 starts, but placed 16 times; last won at the Curragh (6f, heavy) in April 2024 off 3lb lower; generally below best last year apart from Listowel fourth and Currgah second in the autumn; has a preference for soft/heavy

12/1

Form: 3-1367

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Dundalk maiden winner not beaten far in turf handicaps of late so definitely not ruled out; rider's claim a positive.
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7th

6

(4)

23rd Jun 2023

Soft

0m 6f 150y

17:40 Limerick

Vanguard Star

9st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dundalk maiden winner not beaten far in turf handicaps of late so definitely not ruled out; rider's claim a positive.

5/1

7th

1

(9)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Vanguard Star

10st 1lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Off the mark at the fourth attempt in a Dundalk maiden and has run well in defeat twice since; 4lb lower than his latest outing at Cork and should relish a return to 6f.

4/1

6th

5

(7)

17th May 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Cork

Vanguard Star

9st 8lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Left his previous form behind when justifying favouritism in a 6f Dundalk maiden in February and ran to a similar level when third over the same C&D last time; gives the impression 5f will be fine and not on a bad mark.

4/1

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Payout
Exacta €42.50
Straight Forecast €28.13
Trifecta €280.60

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mercurial

The Irish Sun:

First Gentleman

SPOTLIGHT:

Vanguard Star

POSTDATA:

Dream Today

TOPSPEED:

Mercurial