June 24 / 18.45 Ballinrobe

18.45

Yielding

Treacy’s Pharmacies Handicap

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 1m 1f 156y
  • 10 runners
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Treacy’s Pharmacies Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

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7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.10
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 003-98 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Went up 15lb after bolting up over 7f at Gowran last summer; showed he can deal with current mark when just missing out at Listowel later on; perhaps found 6f too sharp on reappearance; stayed on from off the pace over extended 7f at Roscommon; has changed stable.
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Verdict Starting price

15

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Brave Troop

10st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: C Byrnes

Progressive sort has won both starts since moving to Charles Byrnes; won off 95 at Thurles (2m, good) and followed up off 111 at Navan (2m, yielding to soft); got hit with a 14lb hike for that and this is a much tougher task; will need a career best but he can't be discounted.

13/2

15

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Brave Troop

10st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: C Byrnes

midfield, bad mistake and lost ground quickly 4th, soon dropped to last and pulled up, looked to go wrong

13/2

1st

1

15th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:02 Navan

Brave Troop

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: C Byrnes

travelled strongly, midfield, steady headway before 2 out, led going easily approaching last, ridden out, won going away

15/8

3/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 3-4412 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Fourth in big-field handicaps at the Curragh and Leopardstown before making the most of a good opportunity in a 1m maiden at Killarney; backed that up with a solid second behind fine yardstick Glor Tire at Gowran; up 5lb for that but may remain competitive.
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16th

2

(19)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:10 Leopardstown

See Me Through

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Ross O’Sullivan

midfield

16/1

7th

3

(5)

7th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 30y

15:30 Killarney

See Me Through

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Progress seems to have stalled since a good spell of form in May/June when second at Ballinrobe and Gowran (good ground both times); has been gelded since last run; others preferred.

10/1

7th

6

(2)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

17:27 Naas

See Me Through

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

raced in third behind clear leader, lost position 3f out, no extra from 2f out, eased inside final furlong

9/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 134071

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Turf maiden winner in 2021; won three 7f contests on AW at Dundalk over the winter; below form on final Dundalk start; lost his chance with a slow start at Roscommon in the middle of last month; turned out again at the same venue the following month and won readily; 8lb higher here.
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14th

12

(16)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

River Derwent

8st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Has made the frame in four of his last six starts but now on a two-year losing sequence; beaten around 8l in fourth at Roscommon; allowance should be made for interference suffered under two furlongs down.

10/1

4th

11

(2)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

River Derwent

9st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Last win was over C&D two years ago; lot lower in the ratings now, with good reason, albeit made the frame in winter AW handicaps won by subsequent improvers.

14/1

14th

13

(14)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

River Derwent

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time AW winner and last of two turf wins came in Roscommon handicap nearly two years ago (off 61); AW form over the winter wasn't bad so can't be ruled out.

14/1

4th
6 (7)
Spy

4/1

Form: 0390-5 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two wins when trained in UK in 2022; some decent runs in defeat last year for this yard, including hurdling; left with plenty to do before staying on late on seasonal debut at Roscommon; should strip fitter now, worth a market check.
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1st

5

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Listowel

Spy

11st 6lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual-purpose gelding who is consistent in the main and he was returning from a lengthy break when never that competitive at Punchestown a month ago; perhaps a shade high in the weights, even if he can return to best.

8/1

12th

6

1st May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 45y

19:10 Punchestown

Spy

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Killarney handicap hurdle winner in August (2m1f, good) off 113; fairly consistent hurdles/Flat form afterwards and recorded a third Flat win at Dundalk when last seen in December; this ground suits.

12/1

3rd

10

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Spy

10st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Dual-purpose; 1-13 over hurdles, the win coming in a Killarney handicap (2m1f, good) off 6lb lower in August; beaten 11l off revised mark at Listowel in September; okay run on the Flat at Thurles on latest; career best required off this mark.

8/1

10/1

Form: 230536

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner has already done plenty of racing this season; decent form in March/April; not at his best lately, though not beaten far in sixth in a recent claimer at Limerick; has changed stable.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

8

(15)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Roderick

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: P Sweeney

Five-time winner on turf who wasn't beaten far in pair of C&D handicaps last season; no impression in two winter AW spins; capable of getting involved back on turf; handles underfoot conditions.

20/1

22

(21)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Roderick

8st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Naas success over a mile in July was the furthest he's won over; recent efforts over further below best and will appreciate return to this trip; decent fourth at Gowran on Monday (4.19).

12/1

11/2

Form: 00-982

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Improved from his first two runs of the season when finishing well for second over extended 1m2f at Sligo; often placed, but a 2-31 strike-rate is off-putting.
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6th

1

(4)

24th Jun 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 156y

18:45 Ballinrobe

Laelaps

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Andrew McNamara

Improved from his first two runs of the season when finishing well for second over extended 1m2f at Sligo; often placed, but a 2-31 strike-rate is off-putting.

11/2

3rd

2

(6)

15th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 140y

19:15 Sligo

Laelaps

9st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Andrew McNamara

slowly away, in rear, headway but still plenty to do over 1f out, ran on well and went third post, nearest finish

10/1

Form: 440646

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two juvenile wins for the Johnstons; failed to score at three; best of four runs for his current trainer when fourth over 1m1f at Leopardstown on his penultimate start.
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12th

13

(10)

1st Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

True Statesman

9st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won twice at two for the Johnstons in 2022; winless since and hard to fancy on recent efforts (cheekpieces back on for visor here).

20/1

8th

8

(6)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 140y

18:52 Down Royal

True Statesman

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

8/1

11th

4

(9)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

True Statesman

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won twice at two for the Johnstons; winless since and has become hard to predict; last month's close fourth at Leopardstown gives him a chance.

10/1

Form: -00084 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Out of form on AW during the winter; better on recent return to turf at Leopardstown but others preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

18th

20

(21)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Pillar Of Hope

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P Sweeney

Five turf wins include a 1m4f course success during a solid 2025 campaign; below his best in two outings this term; mid-field behind today's Perry Mason on the first occasion.

33/1

8th

1

(3)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Pillar Of Hope

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Five turf wins include last year at the Curragh and when bolting up off 70 at Leopardstown in October; didn't count on seasonal return at the Curragh over a short enough trip; drops in class and upped to more suitable trip so has to be considered.

10/1

10/1

Form: -45209 D

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Has spent several spells away from the track since 2021 success over 1m2f at Goodwood; managed a fine second of 18 over 1m2f at Navan last month, two below-par efforts lately including at Down Royal on Saturday.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(9)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Jawhary

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Down the field on turf last time but had been running well here and should still be on a competitive mark; on the shortlist.

3/1

10th

2

(13)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Jawhary

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Having a good time of it of late on the AW, recording a third win there last month off 55; balance of turf form is on decent ground so could struggle in these conditions.

10/1

1st

6

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jawhary

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual course winner (1m4f) during the winter; beaten only 1.5l over C&D off 54 last month before runner-up here over 1m4f on latest; looks sure to give his running once again; shortlisted.

7/4

20/1

Form: 4570-0

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
AW winner at two and couple of solid handicap runs last July at this venue and at the Galway festival; a long way below his best since then, including over hurdles.
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9

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

La Tulipe Noire

10st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Aengus King

Unplaced in seven hurdle runs to date, (four of them handicaps); running moderately on Flat at the moment.

14/1

7th

9

(9)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

La Tulipe Noire

8st 11lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

Won back-to-back 1m handicaps at Cork and Roscommon last autumn (yielding/soft), yet to hit that level this term in four attempts; returns to a longer trip.

14/1

8th

10

(10)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

La Tulipe Noire

9st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

AW maiden winner; her only turf wins came back-to-back at Cork and Roscommon last autumn; a bit high in the ratings since then.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta €19.40
Straight Forecast €16.48
Tricast €128.05
Trifecta €132.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

See Me Through

TOPSPEED:

Jawhary

POSTDATA:

Laelaps

RP RATINGS (IRE):

See Me Through

The Irish Sun:

See Me Through