July 18 / 19.50 Killarney

19.50

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William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Handicap

  • Prize money: £8615.04
  • 2m 0f 185y
  • 14 runners
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William Hill Extra Place Races Daily Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £2.40

Form: 5111-3

Last run: 89 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won three consecutive 1m4f handicaps at the back-end of last season, with most impressive win at Galway on testing ground; fine comeback run at Tipperary in April and probably avoiding mostly faster ground that has prevailed since; trip an unknown.
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1st

2

(1)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 71y

14:30 Curragh

Chally Chute

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Is in the form of his career this year for a new yard; won a Roscommon Listed race on seasonal debut and was an unlucky runner-up in the Irish Cesarewitch last time; his new rating of 112 looks debatable but a repeat of his best will make him difficult to beat.

6/4

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 39-125

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Gained a first win at Navan in March and was just denied at the Curragh since; was below form off this mark at Fairyhouse last time and has to bounce back; first time over this trip on the level but, as a hurdle winner, should stay.
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4th

2

16th May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

19:20 Uttoxeter

Black Hawk Eagle

11st 6lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kerry Lee

Triple hurdle winner who made it fourth-time lucky over fences when beating two rivals at Chepstow (2m, soft) in March; fell at the 12th at Hereford (2m5f, good) last month but he's was still travelling well at the time and he should have more to offer as a chaser; respected.

5/2

4

16th Apr 2026

Good

2m 4f 194y

Class 3

18:00 Hereford

Black Hawk Eagle

10st 13lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kerry Lee

3-13 over hurdles; only his fourth start as a chaser when too strong for two rivals over 2m at Chepstow a month ago (soft; 3lb lower); this quicker ground won't bother him at all and neither might the longer trip; good claims.

7/4

1st

1

15th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 0f 16y

Class 4

16:30 Chepstow

Black Hawk Eagle

12st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Kerry Lee

Second of four on chase debut at Stratford (2m1f, good to firm) last July and returned to form when third of six at Kempton (2m2f, good) in October last time; won on heavy ground on the Flat in 2023 but best jumps form has come on good to soft or quicker; in with a chance if conditions suit.

9/2

8/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 53-324

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
A maiden after 11 Flat starts but lots of good runs in maidens and handicaps; solid on all three outings this season, including over 1m6f here; found 1m3f too short last time; should stay this trip and get involved.
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3rd

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

15:03 Kelso

Impero

12st 0lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

Took this in good style 12 months ago; lightly raced since but advanced his form after nine months off when second of ten in 2m1f handicap at Killarney 15 days ago; up 4lb here but this Irish challenger rates a player.

3/1

2nd

1

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Killarney

Impero

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Five hurdle wins came on goodish ground at 2m-2m4; last success came when 10l in front at Kelso last May; not at his best at Stratford next time, nor on the Flat at Galway when last seen; has won after a break before.

5/1

5/1

Form: 360-11 C

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Has been in the form of his career this season, rising 15lb in the weights for wins at Gowran and Roscommon over 1m6f and 1m4f; solid hurdle run since; this is tougher but has to be respected.
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3rd

7

(1)

12th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 182y

19:40 Killarney

Sequoiaspirit

11st 7lb

J: Mr L Hackett

T: Ray Hackett

Strong stayer with the form to feature off this mark but he has been very quiet in two runs over hurdles this year.

10/1

14

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:00 Cork

Sequoiaspirit

10st 10lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Is just 1-27 over hurdles and was well beaten here last time after a break; can improve on that but plenty others preferred.

40/1

8th

1

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 45y

16:30 Cork

Sequoiaspirit

11st 12lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Last three runs in 2025 were over shorter trips; best form has been at 2m6f, including when second at Killarney last August; each-way chance.

13/2

Form: 7-7824 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner, including the Kingdom Gold Cup over 1m6f here in 2021, his last win; has got back to form lately for his new yard with fine efforts in defeat at Leopardstown and Cork; tackles this trip for the first time and a player if staying.
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9

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 166y

15:00 Punchestown

Morph Speed

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

One-time useful Flat horse has been regressive this year; much the best of four hurdle runs came on debut in 2023; isn't shouting to be backed on handicap debut.

22/1

9

24th Nov 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 166y

15:00 Punchestown

Morph Speed

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

One-time useful Flat horse has been regressive this year; much the best of four hurdle runs came on debut in 2023; isn't shouting to be backed on handicap debut.

22/1

10th

1

(3)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Morph Speed

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

C&D winner over four years ago; later won four times on turf; on a long losing run; huge price when always at the back here 19 days ago.

25/1

Form: 144-01

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won his sixth race on the Flat when taking a Tramore handicap over this trip last time; clearly in fine form but this is more competitive and has never won off a mark this high before.
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8th

6

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Lord Erskine

10st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: H Rogers

Admirable dual-purpose veteran is a winner of 14 races; 6-34 over hurdles but time may be catching up with him based on the evidence of his last two runs and was well beaten in this in 2024 off 2lb lower.

40/1

10th

7

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Lord Erskine

10st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: H Rogers

Fine dual-purpose performer won this last year (beating Helvic Dream) off 9lb lower; won twice on Flat afterwards, back from a break when well held back over hurdles at DRF in February; 13yo probably needs a career-best over hurdles to follow up here.

16/1

11th

6

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Leopardstown

Lord Erskine

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: H Rogers

Fine dual-purpose performer is a credit to himself and his stable; won this two years ago but disappointing last year; however, was in good form over the summer and has a chance again.

14/1

Form: /81/2-

Last run: 319 days

W: 9st 4lb

13 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose veteran has won 20 races but sole Flat win was gained nearly two years ago; however, was pulled-up on his return over fences and that raises questions.
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11th

6

(14)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Peregrine Run

8st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Peter Fahey

Veteran the winner of 20 of 68 races who likes a sound surface but making AW debut here on first start since August; sole Flat win came at Leopardstown in 2021.

20/1

0

1

22nd Aug 2023

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 2

18:00 Worcester

Peregrine Run

12st 0lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Peter Fahey

Veteran who won this race last year and followed up off today's mark at Chepstow in October; only three runs since (one on Flat) and Galway latest was a step back in the right direction; has to be considered.

9/1

3rd

4

6th Aug 2023

Good

2m 6f 111y

14:55 Galway

Peregrine Run

11st 3lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

in touch with leaders, soon went modest third, reminders and lost third after 8th, not fluent and went third again 4 out, kept on run-in, never on terms

8/1

6/1

Form: 73-234 BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Tramore maiden hurdle winner has been consistent in defeat on the Flat this season, including when 4.25l behind Sequoiaspirit at Gowran; needs to find a bit more but can be involved.
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9th

3

(3)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:00 Windsor

Douglas Dc

9st 7lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Still without a win on the Flat and he's been off since a below-par 11th over hurdles at Newbury in November; needs to take a big step forward after a break.

16/1

7th

3

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Worcester

Douglas Dc

11st 13lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Tony Carroll

Stuck on a losing run but has to warrant a second look after his recent second over C&D.

10/1

4

26th Sep 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

16:27 Worcester

Douglas Dc

11st 9lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Tony Carroll

Beaten just a nose in this race last year and third to Grey Skies over C&D in July; however, he hasn't been at the top of his game on the Flat and over C&D on his last two starts, and his very long losing run continues.

10/1

Form: 50403- D

Last run: 328 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Second in this race in 2021 and a close fifth last year; some solid runs in defeat since but hasn't been seen since falling over hurdles in September; market could indicate readiness.
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1

7th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

19:42 Southwell

No Thanks

12st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Three-time Flat winner (at up to 2m) and he won two handicap hurdles in Ireland, in 2021 and last August; was running just okay on the AW when last seen but Fergal O'Brien might get his competitive juices flowing again.

10/1

1

7th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

19:42 Southwell

No Thanks

12st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Three-time Flat winner (at up to 2m) and he won two handicap hurdles in Ireland, in 2021 and last August; was running just okay on the AW when last seen but Fergal O'Brien might get his competitive juices flowing again.

10/1

7th

13

(3)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

No Thanks

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Matthew J Smith

Dual winner over 2m on turf is 0-7 on AW, most recently never counting over inadequate 1m2f last month; reduced mark and longer trip play to his strengths so don't rule out.

12/1

Form: 0-882

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Best of four runs was when beaten 9l in a Tipperary maiden over 1m4f; stayed on late at Tramore last time in a claimer over the same trip; this distance on a more conventional track should suit better and considered even from 3lb out of the handicap.
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9th

2

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Black Soul

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Conor Houlihan

Point winner whose sole win in 23 starts under rules came in a Down Royal maiden hurdle last May; not shown much this year until chase debut at Tramore last time, falling two out when still in contention (Drop A Threat fourth); should build on that.

10/1

1

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

18:42 Tramore

Black Soul

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Conor Houlihan

Sole win from 22 starts came in a 2m1f maiden hurdle at Down Royal last May (good) for John and Thomas Kiely; has struggled lately over hurdles and on AW at Dundalk.

20/1

10th

9

(10)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Black Soul

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Conor Houlihan

Sole win from 21 starts came in an extended 2m1f maiden hurdle at Down Royal in May (good) for John and Thomas Kiely; 0-16 on the level; makes AW debut now but others preferred.

18/1

28/1

Form: 3/37-

Last run: 298 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Flat maiden has been poor over fences and hurdles the last twice, so isn't easy to fancy.
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6th

1

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Happy Jacky

11st 12lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Mark Fahey

Prolific winner over hurdles (rated 144); did okay over fences last year and was fair third over 3m2f on his return to action at Killarney; stays 3m well, so this trip looks too short, plus he was disappointing when favourite for last year's Mayo National.

7/1

3rd

3

9th May 2026

Good

3m 2f 0y

16:45 Killarney

Happy Jacky

11st 3lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Mark Fahey

Eight hurdle wins including once at this track; got off the mark over fences in a Kilbeggan beginners' last year before beaten 13l into third in this race; 2lb lower today but can go well fresh so could be involved.

9/1

20/1

Form: 016-68

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won a Thurles handicap over this trip on soft ground last October; struggled since after getting a 9lb hike and is still 6lb above that mark.
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14th

13

(2)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 110y

17:20 Limerick

Three Comets

9st 2lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Luke Comer

towards rear

25/1

11th

10

21st Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 4f 0y

15:23 Cork

Three Comets

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Luke Comer

Out of form on the Flat since last seen over hurdles a year ago, probably safe to rule out.

33/1

13th

4

(15)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Three Comets

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Luke Comer

Won over 2m at Thurles in 2022 but form last year on turf was poor; first AW run in nearly a year and hard to fancy.

20/1

OUR TIP
13th
3 (12)
Act Of God

12/1

Form: 9/51/7

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Dual purpose performer has won six races, including twice on the Flat; should have improved from his Leopardstown return and be a player.
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4th

3

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 5f 80y

17:20 Listowel

Act Of God

11st 0lb

J: Miss Megan Harris

T: David Kenneth Budds

Old boy had a good career across the codes for the late Edward O'Grady; point-to-pointing lately and just here for the day out.

150/1

10th

3

30th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

17:40 Bellewstown

Act Of God

11st 8lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E J O’Grady

in touch with leaders

25/1

0

19

5th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 6f 108y

14:30 Galway

Act Of God

10st 11lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: E J O’Grady

Six-time winner, most recently over fences at Wexford a year ago; won off a similar mark two years ago but soundly beaten in a pair of Flat handicaps of late; others preferred.

33/1

14th
5 (14)
Cozone

20/1

Form: 014-60

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip at Dundalk last November but has been below form in both Flat starts this season; capable of a good run if bouncing back.
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3rd

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Cozone

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Bounced back with a bang when easily winning at Downpatrick (2m6f, yielding to soft) off career-low mark on return in March; failed to back that up from 10lb higher at Down Royal but remains fairly treated on pick of old form.

7/1

6th

1

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

Cozone

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Bounced back to form with a bang at Downpatrick (2m6f, yielding to soft) when defeating runner-up Coppola by 7.5l off a career low mark; hefty 10lb hit for that, but this three-time hurdles winner has won off a mark of 106 before; big player.

15/4

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Payout
Exacta €35.60
Straight Forecast €26.87
Tricast €477.46
Trifecta €824.00

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Chally Chute

TOPSPEED:

Douglas Dc

POSTDATA:

Black Hawk Eagle

SPOTLIGHT:

Impero

RP RATINGS (IRE):

No Thanks