June 28 / 17.30 Naas

17.30

Good

VEI Global Supporting Kildare Chamber Handicap

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 27 runners
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VEI Global Supporting Kildare Chamber Handicap

Runners: 27 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.30
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 674021 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Big run when runner-up back in a handicap last month and went one better at Down Royal on Friday in a competitive heat; warrants respect under a 7lb penalty with a less exposed profile than most.
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8th

9

(1)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Tipperary

So Majestic

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Kate McGivern

dwelt start, midfield up the centre, outpaced over 1f out

12/1

11th

13

(12)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

So Majestic

9st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Miss Kate McGivern

Has ground to make up on Azure Blue on an Listed Ayr run in June and Group 2 company was a bitter pill to swallow in Believing's race at the Curragh in July; usual hood is discarded; has lots to find.

100/1

4th

3

(7)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Curragh

So Majestic

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Kate McGivern

dwelt start, in rear, smooth headway and in touch with leaders under 2f out, challenging 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds

11/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 8-9553

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
20-race maiden who has been running well in defeat over this trip so far this year; closely matched with Stanhope on their run at Navan earlier this month; could go well if allowed to dominate from the front.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(12)

26th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Naas

Sosallycanwait

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Leanne Breen

28-race maiden who was too keen at Navan earlier this month; has run well here before but her record is off-putting.

15/2

8th

9

(8)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Navan

Sosallycanwait

8st 11lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Leanne Breen

Longstanding maiden was twice placed at this track last summer when also runner-up in big field at Naas; better for comeback at Dundalk.

22/1

17/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: -52606 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 21 starts came over C&D; not beaten far in three runs this term, back below his winning mark and should appreciate a return to the minimum trip here.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(14)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Jazzy Dancer

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: W J Martin

No win on turf since 2022 but scored at Dundalk (7f) for the third time in February; not at his best at the same venue the following month; better when seventh of 18 at Fairyhouse; down the field at this venue a month ago.

16/1

9th

6

(10)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Jazzy Dancer

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: W J Martin

No win on turf since 2022 but scored at Dundalk (7f) for the third time in February; not at his best at the same venue the following month; better when seventh of 18 at Fairyhouse recently, closely matched with Verhoyen on that running

13/2

7th

8

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Jazzy Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: W J Martin

No win on turf since 2022 but scored at Dundalk (7f) for the third time in February; poor on latest back at Dundalk (7f); 5lb lower mark on turf but has run poorly both previous starts over this C&D.

14/1

33/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 092078 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Good second at Dundalk in March but not as good since; while 0-13 at this venue, he's hit the frame seven times and he may have another win in him at some stage.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

5

(8)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 180y

13:55 Navan

Teddy Boy

9st 5lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

midfield

14/1

13th

5

(8)

18th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 180y

13:55 Navan

Teddy Boy

9st 5lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

midfield

14/1

6th

13

(11)

15th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:20 Dundalk (AW)

Teddy Boy

9st 1lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

Better on turf, particularly with cut in the ground; soundly enough beaten in three starts over the winter and others preferred.

25/1

Form: 03-003

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Best effort yet when third of 13 in a Sligo claimer last month; needs to progress to have a say in this on yard debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

16

(2)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

18:55 Fairyhouse

Hot Whispers

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Adrian Brendan Joyce

Curragh win last month was quite impressive (good to yielding); 1-20 and not sure about 6f so risky after tame enough latest effort.

14/1

9th

13

(13)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Navan

Hot Whispers

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Adrian Brendan Joyce

Finally came good at 19th attempt when coming from off the pace to score with authority in beating Ever Rock and Siesta Beach over 5f at the Curragh (good to yielding) last month despite being 3lb wrong; has since left Denis Hogan and debuts for new yard here; respected.

9/1

Form: 092246

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
All three wins on AW and none for 18 months but generally running well in defeat this term; 5f on this sort of ground might be sharp for her though.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(7)

20th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

13:13 Newcastle (AW)

Catherine Chroi

9st 9lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

No AW win since March 2024; respectable showings, behind in-form rivals, over a range of trips (6f-1m) recently, without doing enough to suggest that she's primed to strike; drop back to 7f is helpful and she might have place possibilities; one of two for Iain Jardine.

8/1

9

(10)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Catherine Chroi

8st 12lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Won six times from seven starts between March and May last year, but losing run up to 22 and well held back with her former trainer at Newcastle (6f, AW; well backed) this month; enough to prove.

7/1

9

(10)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 212y

Class 6

16:10 Catterick

Catherine Chroi

8st 12lb

J: Mohammed Tabti

T: Iain Jardine

Won six times from seven starts between March and May last year, but losing run up to 22 and well held back with her former trainer at Newcastle (6f, AW; well backed) this month; enough to prove.

7/1

Form: 082336

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; running well in defeat of late but needs to improve for the drop to 5f.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(12)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:10 Sligo

One For Mum

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

towards rear throughout

6/1

10th

11

(12)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:10 Sligo

One For Mum

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

towards rear throughout

6/1

22th

6

(4)

21st Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

17:00 Curragh

One For Mum

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

0-12, placed four times; down the field in a Gowran handicap on final start last season; needs to step up from her run at Naas four weeks ago.

10/1

16/1

Form: -80023

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
38-race maiden but two big runs in defeat for her new yard; however, she's nudged up another 2lb and needs to prove she's as good at the minimum trip.
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Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

(9)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:15 Tipperary

Florence Thompson

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: J G Murray

pushed along in rear early, soon detached, pulled up 2f out

50/1

15th

15

(5)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Fairyhouse

Florence Thompson

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: J G Murray

prominent

25/1

16th

14

(15)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Navan

Florence Thompson

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: J G Murray

A 51-race maiden ran above her mark when not far off Marble Angel in Sligo maiden but out the back twice since; makes no appeal.

66/1

20/1

Form: 419287 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Five-time AW winner but 0-25 on turf; very best form is over further than this and he's opposable in a race this competitive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

11

(6)

31st Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Poets Pride

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: David Marnane

Five-time AW winner (5f-7f); fair form here between September and December; has to bounce back from a below-par run 15 days ago; first time with a visor.

8/1

9th

10

(9)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Poets Pride

9st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: David Marnane

Five-time AW winner (5f-7f) has been running well enough here lately and just behind Theriverrunsdeep last time over this trip; definite claims.

13/2

3rd

12

(1)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Poets Pride

8st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

midfield, headway under 2f out, went third inside final furlong, kept on

14/1

13/2

Form: 74-682 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Beaten 4l here on his penultimate start and was only narrowly denied at Navan subsequently; up 3lb for that but still well handicapped on the best of last year's form and he ought to give a good account.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15

(11)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Stanhope

8st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Ran poorly at this venue in June; same again here a fortnight ago; however, he has a good overall record at this venue, with four C&D wins to his name and three seconds, including on seasonal debut.

20/1

14

(18)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Stanhope

9st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Ran poorly at this venue in June and not much better at Naas in July; however, he has a good overall record at this venue, with four C&D wins to his name and three seconds, including on seasonal debut.

10/1

9

(8)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

Stanhope

9st 3lb

J: Sam Coen

T: John C McConnell

Likeable veteran is something of a Navan specialist and has visited that track on all three starts this term, notably first occasion when good second; tame effort latest so needs to bounce back.

12/1

Form: 046000

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won handicap from 4lb higher on final start for Stuart Williams a year ago; however, struggling for form back on turf of late and he needs further than this trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(15)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Soyounique

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Five wins in Britain; 0-15 in Ireland but ran creditably in two races here last month; not far off runner-up Bucky Larson (third reserve) when fourth over 7f here last time.

6/1

4th

7

(13)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Soyounique

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ciaran Murphy

took keen hold, soon led, switched left and against rail after 1f, headed under 5f out, led again 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra

6/1

8th

15

(13)

14th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:40 Dundalk (AW)

Soyounique

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Five wins in Britain; 0-13 since leaving Stuart Williams; hard to fancy at this stage; first reserve.

Form: 00-000

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Missed nearly two years and really struggling for form since.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(4)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:12 Ffos Las

Merlins Muse

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Tom McGuinness

Won twice in the US in her younger days but well down the field so far for current yard; has been all over the shop trip-wise and now goes in cheekpieces.

25/1

10th

6

(11)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Chepstow

Merlins Muse

9st 9lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Tom McGuinness

Won twice in the US in his younger days but out of the frame in all eight starts for this yard; this level will be a new experience for him and blinkers are given a go, but of interest only if popular in the market.

16/1

10th

17

(5)

12th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:20 Fairyhouse

Merlins Muse

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Tom McGuinness

Dual US winner missed nearly two years and really struggling for form since; 5lb wrong.

33/1

Form: 099739

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
27-race maiden; encouraging run when third (beaten 2l) at Fairyhouse two starts ago but didn't build on that at 7f since; return to the minimum may help with first-time blinkers fitted.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

21

(10)

8th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:20 Naas

It Might Be You

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Thomas Coyle

28-race maiden whose seasonal-best came when third at Fairyhouse last month over this trip; too keen and no luck in running here last time; blinkers tried latest now replaced by usual cheekpieces; 3lb wrong.

20/1

13th

18

(7)

28th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Naas

It Might Be You

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Thomas Coyle

27-race maiden; encouraging run when third (beaten 2l) at Fairyhouse two starts ago but didn't build on that at 7f since; return to the minimum may help with first-time blinkers fitted.

12/1

9th

21

(2)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:15 Cork

It Might Be You

8st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Thomas Coyle

First effort of note this season came at Fairyhouse early this month, speed throughout over 6f (splitting today's rivals Florence Thompson and Catherine Chroi); not certain this return to 7f will suit; 1lb wrong.

12/1

Form: -08020 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Bounced back to form when runner-up at the Curragh on his penultimate start but failed to build on that at Navan last month; mark continues to slide but best form is with on softer ground than what is likely here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

13

(1)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Pretty Boy Floyd

9st 1lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Sarah Dawson

towards rear

12/1

4th

2

(8)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Cork

Pretty Boy Floyd

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Sarah Dawson

Mudlark hasn't won for nearly two years but was twice runner-up this season; has been freshened up since a disappointing Naas run and will revel in conditions; chance.

15/2

15th
23 (5)
Zaza Zut

20/1

Form: 5-3730

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; ran a big race over the minimum at Tipperary last month and possibly unsuited by return to 6f two days later; lower mark and less exposed than most.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

24

(6)

8th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:20 Naas

Zaza Zut

8st 8lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: K J Condon

in touch with leaders towards far side

20/1

18

(8)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 59y

18:20 Roscommon

Zaza Zut

8st 7lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: K J Condon

Reserve; placed over 5f at Tipperary in May but uncompetitive since then and needs to raise her game over this new trip.

15th

23

(5)

28th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Naas

Zaza Zut

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: K J Condon

Nine-race maiden; ran a big race over the minimum at Tipperary last month and possibly unsuited by return to 6f two days later; lower mark and less exposed than most.

20/1

16th
15 (6)
Blue Wood

25/1

Form: /73180

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over 7f at Dundalk in April but hasn't built on that back on turf twice since; this trip will probably be too short for him.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(10)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Blue Wood

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Kevin Michael Smith

One of two for the yard; both wins have been at 7f; cut out most of the running when third at Down Royal (7f) last month; doesn't look particularly well treated back on the AW, though.

9/1

16

(4)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

16:24 Down Royal

Blue Wood

8st 7lb

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Second reserve; is out of form and a tough task from 9lb out of the handicap.

17th
21 (8)
Silver Nemo

10/1

Form: 6483-4

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back at Chelmsford in April 2021 and while he's been on a losing run since, he ended last year in good form and it was an encouraging return at Navan earlier this month; big player if he comes on for that.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

14

(15)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:10 Down Royal

Silver Nemo

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Lee Smyth

Both wins have been on polytrack; makes no appeal on any of his form this year.

33/1

14th

16

(6)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Navan

Silver Nemo

8st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Lee Smyth

Over three years since he won a couple on times on AW in Britain and modest form at Dundalk over the winter; makes no appeal.

40/1

7th

13

(5)

12th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Silver Nemo

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Lee Smyth

Is just 2-40 but often runs well; however, has been disappointing lately and others are preferred.

22/1

40/1

Form: 0-9900 D

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Hasn't beaten a rival in three of her last four starts and might need 6f these days; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(9)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Samrogue

10st 6lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Four-time C&D winner also won on turf at Cork in July ensuring a 15lb hike; safely held in Group 3 company over C&D latest; back into calmer waters but tough ask off current mark.

15/2

10th

1

(9)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Samrogue

10st 6lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Four-time C&D winner also won on turf at Cork in July ensuring a 15lb hike; safely held in Group 3 company over C&D latest; back into calmer waters but tough ask off current mark.

15/2

11th

9

(2)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Samrogue

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Four-time C&D winner also won on turf at Cork in July ensuring a 15lb hike; safely held in Listed company latest and even stiffer task awaits here.

50/1

Form: 6778/0

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Minor promise as a juvenile; tailed off in claimer on return from lengthy absence last month on yard debut; best watched for now.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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19th

16

(16)

28th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Naas

Bom De Briga

8st 13lb

J: Cristiano Martins

T: Michael J Browne

Minor promise as a juvenile; tailed off in claimer on return from lengthy absence last month on yard debut; best watched for now.

33/1

20/1

Form: -80606

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
0-12; promise in his early career but has finished unplaced in his eight starts for this yard and drop to the minimum unlikely to help.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

Form: 0-06

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Minor promise on debut for this yard but didn't build on that latest; needs to improve for the drop in trip on handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

14

(2)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Contradanza

9st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: John Patrick Hayes

Quite lightly raced 4yo filly quickly made her way down to basement mark and now takes a marked step up in trip; 3lb wrong.

12/1

7th

9

(8)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Contradanza

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Patrick Hayes

Modest form so far although still early days; half-sister won on AW and cheekpieces added for first try on the surface.

25/1

66/1

Form: 70-000

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Promise for Archie Watson but shown nothing in three runs for this yard.
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No / Draw
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22th

24

(1)

28th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Naas

Jumra

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: T G McCourt

Promise for Archie Watson but shown nothing in three runs for this yard.

66/1

15

(7)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Down Royal

Jumra

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: T G McCourt

Third reserve; shown little in three runs for this yard; tongue-tie on.

11

(4)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Tipperary

Jumra

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: T G McCourt

Form: 6879-0 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has won his fair share and placed in one of his two C&D outings; out of form in the last 18 months, including yard debut latest; entitled to come on from that run but has a bit to prove at present.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(15)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Art Of Unity

9st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran has shaped well in two of his three runs this season; has slipped to last winning mark and forecast rain is in his favour; has run well over C&D before; could go well.

9/1

5th

15

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Art Of Unity

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran is 5-62 on turf; fine run on seasonal return at Bellewstown (5f,soft) but well beaten over 6f at the Curragh latest; 1lb wrong and would probably prefer softer ground.

20/1

12th

21

(2)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Art Of Unity

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran is 5-61 on turf; was subsequently disqualified for the presence of a banned substance after coming home in front at Bellewstown in October (5f, soft); good effort on stable debut back from a break back at Bellewstown (5f, soft) last time when 1.25l behind Alnofoor.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 094060 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Losing run since a Down Royal success from an 11lb higher mark last September; had been running okay in defeat prior to a poor run last time when slowly away; first-time blinkers need to spark a revival.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

20

(3)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Shoebox King

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Modest strike-rate (2-38); now on a long losing sequence a course win in 2023; unplaced in three outings this season; hard to make a case for him at this stage.

25/1

9

(10)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

Shoebox King

8st 11lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Modest strike-rate and comfortably beaten in two runs after a break; now back from another with blinkers back on.

16/1

12th

19

(8)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Navan

Shoebox King

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

2-33 on turf; not one of his better efforts at Bellewstown on his seasonal debut; should be sharper now and has the merit of being a C&D winner on soft.

14/1

Form: 0-0962 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Losing run goes back over two years and produced his best run of this year when second of 18 at Fairyhouse last month; return to 5f is fine and every chance if he can build on that run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

14

(9)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 55y

16:02 Roscommon

Peerless

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Adrian Brendan Joyce

midfield

25/1

10th

12

(11)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Peerless

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won three times when trained in the UK but winless since moving to this yard; not a bad run at Down Royal but was poor at Naas last time; cheekpieces back on.

14/1

Form: 000-60

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
First reserve; won Navan maiden in 2021; doesn't look feasibly treated on her form from the last 12 months.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

10

(6)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Eriskay

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Sole win came as a 2yo and basically regressive since, didn't count on recent belated AW debut; 2lb wrong.

14/1

14th

10

(6)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Eriskay

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Sole win came as a 2yo and basically regressive since, didn't count on recent belated AW debut; 2lb wrong.

14/1

11th

13

(5)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Eriskay

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Sole win came as a 2yo and basically regressive since; solid runs first two starts this summer, not quite so at Naas latest; belated AW debut here.

14/1

Form: 9508-0

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; 57-race maiden and didn't beat many home on his return; enough to prove at present.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

8

(12)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:30 Bellewstown

Kings View

9st 0lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Lee Smyth

A 57-race maiden; poor form over the last 12 months and low-key reappearance at Navan last month.

50/1

27

(21)

28th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Naas

Kings View

8st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Lee Smyth

Third reserve; 57-race maiden and didn't beat many home on his return; enough to prove at present.

17th

17

(4)

11th Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Kings View

8st 8lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Lee Smyth

raced far side, towards rear of midfield

16/1

Non-runners

Shoebox King, Peerless, Eriskay, King's View

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €79.10
Straight Forecast €52.85
Tricast €352.15
Trifecta €334.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

So Majestic

The Irish Sun:

Silver Nemo

RP RATINGS (IRE):

So Majestic

POSTDATA:

So Majestic