August 15 / 16.40 Dundalk (AW)

16.40

Standard

Irish Stallion Farms EBF “Red God” Premier Handicap

  • Prize money: £26106.19
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 14 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF “Red God” Premier Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.90
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 2-0035

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Narrowly beaten over C&D last year off 91; now 3lb lower and has his chance after some decent efforts on turf but finds it hard to win.
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2

(3)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Longbourn

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

C&D winner in 2023 three turf wins; light campaign this year but encouraging signs over C&D on latest when creditable fourth (1.5l off Star Harbour) in August; little bit to find with that rival, who has since gone close.

11/4

4

(3)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Longbourn

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won this in 2023 and scored on turf last year; has to improve on recent runs but is now 3lb lower than for that last score so has to be considered from a good draw.

9/1

1

(6)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:25 Leopardstown

Longbourn

10st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Latest of four career wins came in this race last year off 1lb higher; two Curragh runs this term some way below best so needs to bounce back.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 1211-8 CD

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Three wins here last year and neck second to Golden Twilight in October; now 11lb worse off with that stablemate; may be better suited by 1m4f but stable jockey rides; was off nearly six months before respectable run at the Curragh in late May.
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10

(2)

29th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Ceallach

9st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Five-time AW winner is 0-11 on turf but has run well in defeat; excellent efforts last twice at Leopardstown (a neck behind Cloud Seeker) and here, both over 1m2f on good; this is his optimum trip and he holds leading claims.

10/1

4th

13

(2)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Ceallach

8st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Five-time Dundalk winner with the last four wins coming over 1m4f; cracking run behind Cloud Seeker at Leopardstown (1m2f) earlier this month; up 1lb but may have more to give for his new yard and not ruled out, despite ideally needing a bit further.

10/1

4th

13

(2)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Ceallach

8st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Five-time Dundalk winner with the last four wins coming over 1m4f; cracking run behind Cloud Seeker at Leopardstown (1m2f) earlier this month; up 1lb but may have more to give for his new yard and not ruled out, despite ideally needing a bit further.

10/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: -22216 C

Last run: 130 days

W: 10st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Good record at this venue; best form has come over distances up to 1m although did run stablemate and subsequent Royal Ascot winner Okita Soushi to half a length on only try at this trip.
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1st

8

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

San Andreas

12st 0lb

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Only two of 10 wins have been on turf but rated 80 so has to be respected in this grade.

11/4

5th

3

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

San Andreas

9st 9lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Course regular (8-35) who is now at the veteran stage; no faulting his two runner-up efforts over 1m4f/2m here this year; always behind in valuable 1m2f Lingfield contest at Easter; solid claims back at his favoured venue.

15/2

14th

4

(9)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

San Andreas

9st 7lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dundalk regular (8-35) who is now at the veteran stage; no faulting his two runner-up efforts over 1m4f/2m this year, but he may be vulnerable to younger legs back down in trip.

15/2

Form: 1-0353 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Last year's winner off 80 and beat Ceallach off 92 here in October; comes here in form after running well over further on turf and Keane a significant booking.
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9th

9

(6)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:12 Killarney

Golden Twilight

8st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

dwelt start, soon prominent

20/1

9th

3

(2)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Golden Twilight

9st 4lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

Last win was in October 2022 over 1m4f at this track; has run well since but has been quiet in two handicaps for this yard when soft ground was no excuse.

14/1

10th

9

(8)

2nd Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Golden Twilight

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Adrian McGuinness

held up in rear

40/1

Form: -44903 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Course maiden winner at two; disappointing this term in Group 3/top handicap company and no better in Gowran conditions heat last time.
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5th

3

(3)

29th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

20:00 Windsor

Londoner

10st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

3-40 overall; usually thereabouts on turf/AW, including this year, but latest start was an exception and he needs to bounce back from that Ripon run.

20/1

9th

3

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 3

15:40 Ripon

Londoner

9st 8lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Usually thereabouts, including in AW campaign this year which culminated in a Lingfield 1m2f win in April; respectable fifth of nine off this mark at Chester (extended 1m2f, good) three weeks ago.

10/1

5th

3

(1)

7th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 3

16:10 Chester

Londoner

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Daniel & Claire Kubler

Usually thereabouts, including in AW campaign this year which culminated in a Lingfield 1m2f win five weeks ago; one concern is that he was below form last September on his only run at this track.

8/1

Form: 411130 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
In fine form earlier in the season when initiating a hat-trick with C&D victory; two wins over 1m4f on turf after that and ran well over 1m6f two starts ago; this trip might be on the sharp side now.
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4th

1

(10)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

16:35 Roscommon

Burren Song

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Four-time winner, latterly in 2023; continues to threaten now and again, as at Galway in August, but questionable whether he wants the ground this testing.

12/1

10th

9

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 15y

16:20 Listowel

Burren Song

8st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Four-time winner for Andrew Slattery with last win coming in 2023; went close at Galway in August (1m4f, yielding) when Thatwilldoso won; posted another decent effort at Roscommon last time when third, behind Clear Quartz and Granite Bay; can go well again.

9/1

3rd

1

(16)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

18:45 Roscommon

Burren Song

10st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

The last of his four wins came in 2023; was just denied at Galway but was below that form at Chepstow five days later, both over this trip; 4lb higher but can run well if back to form.

8/1

7th
11 (4)
Shigar

12/1

Form: 544166

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner for William Haggas; fair sixth of 16 on stable debut over 1m at Galway; steps up in trip.
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12th

9

(15)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Shigar

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: William Durkan

Navan winner last summer (1m) but form this year so far poor, stone last on both recent outings; hard to be confident in and wide draw a negative.

20/1

18th

20

(4)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

14:45 Galway

Shigar

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Second reserve; Navan winner last summer but towards rear on all three runs this term; handicapper relenting but remains opposable.

4

(8)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:25 Leopardstown

Shigar

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: William Durkan

Three wins at shorter trips, including 1m Navan success last summer off 80; two runs over same trip in May leave him with lots to find although senior rider now takes over from inexperienced claimer.

20/1

Form: 087-12 BF

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
First reserve: has been in good form on turf this summer; up in grade for AW debut.
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16th

4

(8)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Overheer

9st 11lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joseph G Murphy

Winner return over this trip at Leopardstown in June and went close in his follow up bid here but lost his form since and well held over C&D last time; well treated if he can bounce back.

16/1

19th

20

(7)

26th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Overheer

8st 10lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joseph G Murphy

Gained fourth win of his career on his seasonal debut at Leopardstown; second over 1m1f here in June in a much weaker race than this; did not seem to stay the extended 1m2f at Dundalk recently.

25/1

8th

15

(8)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Overheer

8st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joseph G Murphy

prominent, soon went second, disputed lead halfway, led clearly under 3f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

9/2

Form: 315541

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Troubled passage when fourth in premier handicap at the Curragh; made amends at Leopardstown last time although runner-up let down the form at the weekend; up 5lb and could be more to come from well-bred sort.
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12th

7

(1)

1st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 0y

14:10 Tipperary

Save Your Love

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

midfield on inner

10/1

9th

8

(7)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Save Your Love

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

dwelt start, in rear, detached after 2f

9/2

1st

5

(2)

27th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 0y

19:22 Leopardstown

Save Your Love

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

dwelt start, raced in last early, towards rear after 1f, in touch with leaders before halfway, headway on inner 2f out, went second when ridden over 1f out, led narrowly final 110yds, kept on well, all out

7/2

16/1

Form: 000079 C

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Been out of form for quite a while and never threatened at the Curragh on Saturday; well beaten fifth in this last year and this trip stretches him
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3rd

11

(12)

15th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Pierre Lapin

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Smart at his best, once had a rating of 110; nothing like the horse he was but has found plenty of excuses not to win as well; didn't fare that well on his claimer debut last month but capable of better.

6/1

7th

2

(11)

16th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:22 Dundalk (AW)

Pierre Lapin

9st 10lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

High class horse at his best, once had a rating of 110; nothing like the horse he was but has found plenty of excuses not to win as well; first time in claiming company.

4/1

8th

5

(17)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Pierre Lapin

9st 13lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

took keen hold, midfield on outer

10/1

Form: 0-0430 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won valuable handicap at Leopardstown last year and followed up at the Shergar Cup meeting at Ascot; fair third at the Curragh last month; maiden win came here.
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14

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Jungle Cove

12st 0lb

J: Patrick James Chesters

T: Mrs John Harrington

3-34 on the Flat and rated 74, off since poor run at Laytown last September.

11/1

6

(2)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Jungle Cove

11st 13lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Mrs John Harrington

Did well to overcome slow start when winning this last term; hasn't fully fired this season and was well held in charity race at the Curragh on Saturday; like last year, he could come into things if they go hard up front.

4/1

4

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:47 Curragh

Jungle Cove

12st 6lb

J: Claire O’Ryan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three Flat wins over shorter; below best in just two runs this year and yard have a stronger contender in Mo Ghille Mar.

9/1

Form: 317723 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Three wins here last winter and better efforts on turf of late, placed at the Curragh and Galway; one to consider given how effective he is on the surface.
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6th

4

(12)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Higher Kingdom

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish challenger who is a six-time AW scorer; 0-30 on turf but has some respectable form this term; fighting chance at the weights in this first classified attempt.

9/2

7

(13)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Higher Kingdom

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six AW wins; yet to score on turf after 29 starts; third in four of his last six races; not the most consistent, but possible he can pick up one of these at some stage.

8/1

9th

4

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Higher Kingdom

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner yet to score on turf after 28 starts although Naas third in April would give him a definite shout here (upset in stalls both starts since).

11/2

Form: 6-1503

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Has been disappointing, albeit highly tried, since winning 1m5f maiden at Navan in April; well beaten over 1m2f at that venue last time when soft ground was no excuse; AW debut.
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4th

3

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:45 Cork

Nurburgring

11st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose Flat, hurdles and chase winner; rated 144 over fences but just one win from six chase starts; pulled up on last chase start in the Galway Plate when the 6-1 favourite; again below best when beaten 24l back on the Flat latest; capable but others arrive in better form.

7/2

4th

3

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:45 Cork

Nurburgring

11st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose Flat, hurdles and chase winner; rated 144 over fences but just one win from six chase starts; pulled up on last chase start in the Galway Plate when the 6-1 favourite; again below best when beaten 24l back on the Flat latest; capable but others arrive in better form.

7/2

14

(15)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:22 Curragh

Nurburgring

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of seven for yard and the stable jockey rides; dual-purpose; pulled up when favourite in the Galway Plate on latest; neck second behind Ascending on last Flat start in the Ascot Stakes and 2lb better off with that rival now; blinkers replace cheekpieces; big chance.

12/1

Form: 2002-8

Last run: 165 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Fair performer for the Johnstons in Britain although just one 2yo victory to his name; well beaten on stable debut over 2m here in March; now blinkered.
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2

12th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:35 Killarney

March Law

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

decent Flat handicapper when trained in UK but was regressive in three starts for this yard last year; best watched on return/hurdling debut.

25/1

2

12th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:35 Killarney

March Law

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

decent Flat handicapper when trained in UK but was regressive in three starts for this yard last year; best watched on return/hurdling debut.

25/1

Non-runners

Dutch Gold, Matt Connor

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €77.00
Straight Forecast €68.39
Tricast €1010.21
Trifecta €1653.70

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Shigar

The Irish Sun:

Ceallach

SPOTLIGHT:

Golden Twilight

RP RATINGS (IRE):

March Law

POSTDATA:

Shigar