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17.50

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Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

13/8 (Won)

Form: 3965-3

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Ran several fine races in defeat last year, including in a Group 3; another fine effort behind a smart sort at Dundalk on return and gelded since; has form on soft ground, so should be involved.
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2nd

6

(5)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Naas

Chicago Fireball

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Back to form after a short break to win at Gowran (7f, good) and from the front he dropped out in a deep handicap at the big meeting at Leopardstown last month; could go well.

10/1

9

(11)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Chicago Fireball

9st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Two 1m wins last year (including on heavy) and back to form after a short break to win at Gowran last month under a positive ride from today's rider (7f, good); 5lb rise seems fair, could go well.

15/2

3

(4)

13th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Gowran Park

Chicago Fireball

9st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Two 1m wins last year, including on heavy ground at this venue; unplaced in four handicap outings this terms; stablemate Shakazia has superior claims.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-sister to winners Clever And Cool (5f-7.5f inc 2yo/Group 3; RPR 107) and Cool And Clever (7f/7.3f 2yo; 89); dam 7f-1m2f winner (inc AW; 98); 18,000euros yearling is related to some smart types and one to consider, more so if attracting market support.
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11th

5

(6)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Clever And Cute

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

prominent

14/1

Form: 3-9

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Solid Curragh debut last year behind a smart type but a bit below that level on return at the same course, both 7f; a half-brother to an Irish Derby winner, so the step up in trip should suit; a big player.
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6th

5

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:10 Ripon

No Knee Never

9st 9lb

J: Seamus Cronin

T: James Owen

Four AW wins (6f-8.5f) but yet to register (0-16) on turf; placed at Nottingham (8.5f, good to firm) in mid July but less competitive at Wolverhampton (9.5f) and Beverley (1m2f) since; easing mark isn't enough to tempt.

10/1

6th

2

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 207y

Class 5

16:15 Beverley

No Knee Never

10st 1lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: James Owen

All four wins on the AW and 0-15 on turf, though has been running well at 1m-1m2f on grass this year without getting the job done; does have to bounce back from a poor one, however.

6/1

10th

4

(4)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

No Knee Never

9st 8lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: James Owen

Held off his revised mark on turf since two AW wins, including here, in April; wins have all come over shorter but he stays this far and is one to consider back on Tapeta.

7/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 11l on debut (hvy) over this trip last year but that was a much stronger contest than this; bred to do better as a 3yo and if he is ready enough on seasonal debut then should run a big race.
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9th

7

(9)

7th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 30y

14:20 Killarney

Vadali

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

78-rated colt holds a decent chance based on second placings at Limerick and Galway during the summer; needs to bounce back from a poor Punchestown run; handled soft at Galway.

5/1

12th

7

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 39y

15:55 Punchestown

Vadali

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Ground versatile colt has gone close on his last two starts; beaten just 0.5l over 8.5f at Galway on latest, shaping like this sort of trip could suit; rated 78 and should run another solid race but probably needs to find a little bit more to win.

9/2

2nd

14

(2)

3rd Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 73y

15:40 Galway

Vadali

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M Halford & T Collins

prominent throughout, 4 lengths down 2f out, ran on well and went second towards finish

100/30

Form: 0-

Last run: 269 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed-off on sole start last year and can't be fancied.
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19th

7

(20)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

You Are The Deal

9st 13lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Luke Comer

Promising sixth over C&D on handicap debut; only 1 1/2l behind the experienced Comfort Line then; each-way chance if coping with his high draw.

12/1

6th

2

(4)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

You Are The Deal

10st 0lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Luke Comer

Showed ability in a heavy ground maiden over 1m at Gowran last month; did not get 1m4f at Tipperary since but respected on Gowran form if he handles the ground.

14/1

6

(1)

29th May 2024

Soft

1m 4f 110y

16:33 Tipperary

You Are The Deal

10st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Luke Comer

Showed appreciably more second time out when beaten 11l at Gowran (1m, heavy); still unlikely to be good enough here.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; half-sister to 1m winner Pink Sorrel (RPR 89); dam 8.6f AW 2yo winner (79), half-sister to 10.6f winner Onameridance; by a decent sire and cost USD60,000 as a yearling; could go well.
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6th

1

(2)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Pink Oxalis

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, culminating in C&D premier handicap success off 85; pick of this season's form when chasing home a progressive all-the-way 3yo winner at the Curragh (good-to-firm); okay Galway effort on latest under top-weight, so has to enter calculations.

15/2

5th

1

(12)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Pink Oxalis

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year; fourth in this race last year; career best when winning a competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown in September; uneven form this season; most recent run, when second in a six-runner contest at the Curragh, gives her a fighting chance.

9/1

2nd

2

(1)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Pink Oxalis

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including this event; career best when landing a highly competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown in September; has run five times this season, only once showing her best form; two lesser displays since a creditable third placing at Gowran in April; 10lb higher than 12 months ago.

7/1

7th
3 (14)
Superbolt

50/1

Form: 9-0

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown some ability on the Flat and over hurdles but will likely find this trip on the sharp side.
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3

1st Mar 2025

Soft

2m 7f 86y

Class 3

14:30 Newbury

Superbolt

10st 13lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Acts on soft; has form figures of 22113 since switched to fences, the wins at Ludlow (3m) and Leicester (2m6f); lacked fluency back at Ludlow (2m4f) last time but still ran creditably; solid chance.

5/1

3rd

6

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

15:45 Ludlow

Superbolt

11st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

prominent, mistake 4th

9/4

3rd

6

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

15:45 Ludlow

Superbolt

11st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

prominent, mistake 4th

9/4

Form: 08-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three maidens and handicaps will suit her better.
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6

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

16:15 Wexford

Barrogstown Girl

11st 2lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Very promising handicap hurdle debut last month at Kilbeggan, chasing clear leader throughout without landing a blow in 16-runner 2m3f contest (good); run here a fortnight later (2m4f) too bad to be true; takes a drop in trip and remains of interest.

7/1

10th

6

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 55y

19:01 Wexford

Barrogstown Girl

11st 3lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Three-time Flat winner and improving over hurdles. culminating in a decent second in a 2m3f Kilbeggan contest two weeks ago; trip is suitable and unlikely to be too far away.

5/1

Form: 90

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two Curragh maidens on heavy ground and likely to do better in handicaps.
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9th

8

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:00 Cork

Calzaghi

11st 4lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Flat winner hasn't shown much in three maiden hurdles but this is more suitable; may improve and worth checking in the market on handicap hurdle debut.

12/1

11th

2

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:52 Limerick

Calzaghi

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Won a Flat handicap at Navan in 2024; soundly beaten in two outings over hurdles; not a likely maiden winner at this stage.

20/1

8th

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:41 Listowel

Calzaghi

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Won a Flat handicap in 2024; tailed off on stable/hurdles debut at Killarney; likeley to be of more interest in handicaps.

33/1

200/1

Form:

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed-off over 1m2f on Curragh debut and can't be fancied on that showing.
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3rd

10

(8)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Noble Nation

8st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Hacked up in an early-season 6f Naas event last year on soft-to-heavy, earning a 15lb hike in the ratings; lost form subsequently; was back on a reasonable mark for his reappearance in the same Naas contest this year, and took full advantage; has got away with a 4lb rise this time; form boosted by runner-up Exceeding at Leopardstown on Wednesday.

7/2

1st

8

(1)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:35 Naas

Noble Nation

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Hacked up in this race last year on soft-to-heavy, earning a 15lb hike in the ratings; lost form subsequently; back on a reasonable mark (4lb higher than 12 months ago); worth considering.

9/1

13th

13

(4)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Noble Nation

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won over this trip at Naas early in the season on soft-to-heavy; seen just twice since, latest when (supported) slowly away and keen when never featuring at Fairyhouse last month; ground in his favour here and could step up on those efforts.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ninth foal; half-brother to four winners inc Time Shanakill (6f-12.5f inc AW/Listed; RPR 111) and The Gatekeeper (5f-1m inc AW 2yo; 105); dam once-raced; 21,000euros foal was unsold for 7,000gns as a 2yo; nice pedigree and could run respectably.
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10th

4

(4)

25th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Liffeydale Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Craig O’Neill

took keen hold, towards rear throughout

150/1

10th

4

(4)

25th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Liffeydale Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Craig O’Neill

took keen hold, towards rear throughout

150/1

11th

8

(7)

8th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Liffeydale Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Craig O’Neill

Ninth foal; half-brother to four winners inc Time Shanakill (6f-12.5f inc AW/Listed; RPR 111) and The Gatekeeper (5f-1m inc AW 2yo; 105); dam once-raced; 21,000euros foal was unsold for 7,000gns as a 2yo; nice pedigree and could run respectably.

66/1

12th
15 (4)
Melkorka

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam 10-race maiden Flat and jumps (RPR 57), sister to 7f 2yo winner What A Party, half-sister to 1m4f/2m Flat and 2m hurdle winner Son Of Red; by a useful sire but best watched for future reference.
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12th

16

(7)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:26 Gowran Park

Melkorka

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J F O’Shea

Has struggled in five starts so far including at big prices in handicaps on last two runs.

100/1

9th

15

(9)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Melkorka

8st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: J F O’Shea

Huge price when in rear at Killarney in July in her first handicap; 4lb out of handicap here; no appeal.

50/1

11th

13

(11)

15th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 73y

20:25 Killarney

Melkorka

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: J F O’Shea

dwelt start, midfield

25/1

OUR TIP

150/1

Form: 08-

Last run: 190 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner was beaten a long way in two Flat starts last year and can't be fancied.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

9

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 65y

Class 5

17:32 Sedgefield

Applejack Poet

10st 6lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Barry John Murphy

Ex-Irish; maiden over fences and was beaten nearly 17l when fourth over this trip at Stratford on latest chase start; others stronger.

20/1

4

19th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:15 Newton Abbot

Applejack Poet

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Barry John Murphy

Has a modest strike rate of 1-31 under rules; positive start for this yard when third over hurdles last month but not great since, last week on his return to fences.

14/1

4th

4

12th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

16:10 Stratford

Applejack Poet

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Barry John Murphy

Has a modest strike rate of 1-30 under rules; not disgraced in two runs over hurdles for this yard and has another go over fences after failing to take to this discipline previously; others preferred.

16/1

14th
10 (18)
Noble Andy

150/1

Form: 00

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two starts and makes no appeal; wait for handicaps.
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15th

5

(20)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Noble Andy

9st 12lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Got off the mark at the tenth attempt over C&D last month (good); benefited from a strong gallop when winning that day; won with plenty in hand but hard to have confidence in him backing that up.

9/2

11

(12)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Noble Andy

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Mark Fahey

Best run last year was over when second over 1m4f at Bellewstown in October; has failed to match that form; trip may not be ideal.

10/1

19

(2)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:10 Fairyhouse

Noble Andy

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Mark Fahey

First reserve; good second at Bellewstown (1m4f, yielding) last October off 55; hasn't matched that in two runs this term; blinkers worn last time replaced by cheekpieces (wore them at Bellewstown); needs a revival.

200/1

Form: 0-8

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two starts, including over 1m here last time; no appeal; wait for handicaps.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

6

(5)

13th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Storm Tracker

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Liam G O’Brien

held up in rear

200/1

15th

12

(3)

8th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Storm Tracker

9st 8lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Liam G O’Brien

Well beaten in two starts, including over 1m here last time; no appeal; wait for handicaps.

200/1

15th

12

(3)

8th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Storm Tracker

9st 8lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Liam G O’Brien

Well beaten in two starts, including over 1m here last time; no appeal; wait for handicaps.

200/1

150/1

Form: 0-7

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Heavily beaten on both starts and can't be fancied.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16th

6

(16)

8th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Casapulla

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: P Cluskey

Heavily beaten on both starts and can't be fancied.

150/1

16th

6

(16)

8th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Casapulla

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: P Cluskey

Heavily beaten on both starts and can't be fancied.

150/1

7th

4

(3)

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 25y

16:00 Cork

Casapulla

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: P Cluskey

Last after a slow start for the Hartys in a Dundalk maiden in October; looks very much up against it on his seasonal and stable debut.

200/1

Non-runners

Golden Goose, Apache Eagle

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €23.62

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Chicago Fireball

SPOTLIGHT:

No Knee Never

POSTDATA:

Chicago Fireball

The Irish Sun:

Chicago Fireball