August 24 / 19.25 Leopardstown

19.25

Good

Vital Edge Powered By Plusvital Maiden

  • Prize money: £6526.55
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Vital Edge Powered By Plusvital Maiden

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2-22

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Runner-up on all three starts but more progress might have been hoped for; on saying that his mark of 77 looks workable; contender here in first-time cheekpieces.
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1st

9

(3)

24th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:25 Leopardstown

Pivotal Revive

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent, led when ridden 1f out, reduced lead towards finish, just held on

5/1

2nd

5

(17)

12th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Dundalk (AW)

Pivotal Revive

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Touched off by the very smart Bertinelli in a C&D maiden in November; runner-up in a 7f maiden at Limerick last month; back up to 1m and this surface definite plusses for him here.

2/1

2nd

6

(5)

24th Jun 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:23 Limerick

Pivotal Revive

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders, pushed along over 2f out, headway when ridden and went second over 1f out, kept on but no match for winner

13/8

2nd
11 (5)
Walsingham

7/4

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 4-4433 BF

Last run: 100 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Consistent colt from in-form stable; unlucky at Cork in April when getting no run; no apparent excuses for two defeats in May; should go close.
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10th

3

(10)

5th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Ayr

Walsingham

10st 0lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Has form at a variety of tracks but seems ideally suited by Pontefract, being 3-4 there compared to just 1-16 elsewhere; drops back in class for this first visit to Ayr.

10/1

8th

14

(11)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Walsingham

9st 0lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

Four-time winner who landed a third success at Pontefract (1m, good) on his penultimate start, having attracted support; also effective on a softer surface than that but it was this mark he raced from when well held at York three weeks ago and this demands a career best.

20/1

12th

16

(5)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Walsingham

8st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: David O’Meara

Ran just four times last year, winning on three occasions (1m, good/soft), and back on the scoresheet at Pontefract (1m, good) a fortnight ago on his second start of the season; did it cosily last time and a 4lb rise may not stop this thriving 6yo.

11/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 40354

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Went close at a huge price in a Gowran maiden in May; below his best since; gelded since his last run here last month and tried in cheekpieces; hard to know what to expect.
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1st

3

(3)

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

14:50 Gowran Park

Highland Rahy

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

made all, shaken up and clear towards far side over 1f out, ridden and went further clear inside final furlong

15/8

14/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; half-brother to winners Greenback Boogie (7f 2yo; RPR 82) and Boeotus (Japan 6f 2yo); dam 1m4f winner (inc AW; 76), half-sister to Australian 1m2f Listed winner Tom Melbourne and French 1m2f Listed winner Araaja; best watched but not a total shock if he got involved.
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1st

5

(12)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Jack Red Cloud

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Promise when 4th on Leopardstown debut over 1m but has regressed in two starts since, though the ground was heavy at Down Royal last time;

10/1

6th

4

(7)

25th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

Jack Red Cloud

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

Definite promise on debut at Leopardstown over 1m when beaten 4.5l but a backwards step when beaten 14l at Punchestown over a furlong further; has to resume progress.

6/1

11th

6

(12)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:30 Punchestown

Jack Red Cloud

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Slow to break on last month's Leopardstown debut, shaping with definite promise when staying-on fourth; more expected and could improve enough to feature.

7/1

Form: 078004

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Has acquitted himself quite well in good company, including when beaten just over seven lengths in the Irish 2,000 Guineas; good fourth in a 7f Galway maiden last time and should make his presence felt in an ordinary maiden.
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9th

5

(8)

28th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Curragh

Alexander John

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Sole win came on AW in February but struggled twice since and has been off 98 days; back on his winning mark and ground is fine so can't dismiss if he's tuned up.

16/1

9th

5

(9)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Alexander John

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Opened his account at 16th attempt with a comfortable front-running success in 7f maiden here last month but too keen back in handicap company since; return to 1m not an obvious play and others preferred.

12/1

8th

5

(9)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Alexander John

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Opened his account at 16th attempt with a comfortable front-running success in a 7f maiden here last Friday; previously, had often run well in defeat, in good company at times (has run in three Pattern races); 5f was too sharp here on his penultimate start; 1m should suit

9/2

12/1

Form: 3745

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Close third in a Cork maiden on debut in April; has failed to build on that in three starts since and others preferred here.
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6th

5

(9)

11th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Firm Handshake

9st 12lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Kevin Frost

reared start, in rear

12/1

8th

10

(3)

26th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Firm Handshake

9st 4lb

J: Ben Sanderson

T: Kevin Frost

Promising debut at Cork in April (1m, good to yielding) but failed to build on it in four further runs for Willie McCreery; betting to guide on stable/AW/handicap debut.

14/1

6th

3

(11)

24th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:25 Leopardstown

Firm Handshake

9st 8lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: W McCreery

Close third in a Cork maiden on debut in April; has failed to build on that in three starts since and others preferred here.

12/1

Form: 7

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Noted making some late progress over 7f at Fairyhouse on debut; should be better for that experience.
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2nd

11

(10)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 103y

20:00 Killarney

Limestone Red

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Tracey Collins

Has won twice on AW; most recent success in January; 0-15 on turf; however, two runs this term not without promise but plenty more needed; tries a new trip.

16/1

8th

11

(7)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Limestone Red

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Has won twice on AW; most recent success in January, 0-14 record on turf is a negative, but worth bearing in mind that his rating in this sphere is 15lb lower than his current AW mark.

12/1

8th

4

(4)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Limestone Red

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Tracey Collins

Dual C&D winner from 27 career starts; took advantage of fair mark and good draw to win in January; couldn't follow up off 5lb higher mark here last time.

8/1

Form: 62-6

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Dundalk maiden in December; behind Pivotal Revive on his seasonal bow at the same venue last month; should improve but has a bit to find.
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13th

6

(4)

21st May 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Cork

Shanadar

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: M Halford & T Collins

Has run well in defeat in maidens, mostly on AW, but didn't progress; gelded and tongue-tie on could help on return; check the market.

10/1

13th

6

(4)

21st May 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Cork

Shanadar

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: M Halford & T Collins

Has run well in defeat in maidens, mostly on AW, but didn't progress; gelded and tongue-tie on could help on return; check the market.

10/1

6th

10

(3)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shanadar

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: M Halford & T Collins

Best run yet when beaten 2l in a C&D maiden in November just behind re-opposing Local Girl (runner-up); both first and fifth from that race won subsequently; freshened up with 79-day break and looks likely to play a part.

7/2

OUR TIP

50/1

Form: 9

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in a maiden on softening ground at Cork on Friday and looks up against it.
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15th

2

(4)

14th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:15 Naas

Gujarat

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Denis W Cullen

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear of midfield

33/1

9th

1

(1)

24th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:25 Leopardstown

Gujarat

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Denis W Cullen

prominent, led soon after start

50/1

9th

1

(4)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Gujarat

10st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Denis W Cullen

midfield

100/1

Form: 50

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in two maidens over 6f, most recently at the Curragh on Saturday; makes no appeal.
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17th

17

(2)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Glencullen

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ms Joanna Morgan

14-race maiden; fancied on return at Gowran when he could only manage a distant fourth (1m, good); well backed again at that track last time when fifth, slipped turning in (1m, good); others appeal more.

10/1

11

(16)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Glencullen

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ms Joanna Morgan

13-race maiden who was a beaten favourite over this C&D on his return to action a fortnight ago finishing fourth of 15; wide draw this time and others appeal more.

6/1

Form: 80

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a single rival in two maidens and no apparent chance here.
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15th

6

(8)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Go Til Its Over

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Philip M Byrne

Has finished last on all four starts; drop in trip is unlikely to make a big difference.

200/1

11th

4

(4)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Go Til Its Over

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Philip M Byrne

Hasn't beaten a single rival in three maidens and can't be fancied.

100/1

11th

5

(8)

24th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:25 Leopardstown

Go Til Its Over

9st 8lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Philip M Byrne

Failed to beat a single rival in two maidens and no apparent chance here.

150/1

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Payout
Exacta €6.80
Straight Forecast €5.93
Trifecta €22.30

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Alexander John

The Irish Sun:

Pivotal Revive

SPOTLIGHT:

Walsingham

POSTDATA:

Alexander John