July 19 / 19.27 Down Royal

19.27

Good

GAIN The Advantage Series Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 1m 5f 0y
  • 12 runners
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GAIN The Advantage Series Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.10
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 4270-5

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since a 2yo; was hurdling with some credit over the winter but beaten 9l over C&D last time and has to do much better with a tongue-tie added.
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Verdict Starting price

7

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

Evenings Empire

10st 13lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: James M Barcoe

Dual-purpose; 0-11 over timber; pulled up over C&D on last start in this sphere; tailed off on Flat at Leopardstown latest; Brianna Lily looks yard's best chance.

28/1

18th

3

(20)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Evenings Empire

10st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: James M Barcoe

On a losing run since 1m5f Down Royal win in July 2024; badly out of form (Flat and hurdles) last year.

33/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 571-77 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won final start in France last year over this trip; the best of two runs for this yard came over 1m6f at Gowran last time; dropped 1lb but has to do more.
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11

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

17:10 Kilbeggan

Vidisha

11st 2lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

in touch with leaders, prominent after 2nd

50/1

12th

2

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 190y

15:20 Wexford

Vidisha

11st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Won over 1m5f in France and pipped over that trip for Johnny Murtagh last month; starts off over hurdles for new yard and hood is back on.

10/1

8th

2

(9)

1st Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Vidisha

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Won in France last year over 1m5f and steadily working her way into form this term, easily best run on latest when failing by short-head over same trip at Down Royal last month under today's rider; 2lb rise but shortlisted.

8/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: -22135 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Generally consistent on AW and turf this year, winning over 1m2f at Cork and solid in defeat at Gowran and this track since over similar trips; yet to tackle this trip but go well if staying.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

(15)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Not Just Any Eagle

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Five-time winner; last scored at Leopardstown in May 2025 off 4lb lower; struggled on soft ground on seasonal return over 1m6f here in April; might need another run or two to hit top form.

28/1

10th

2

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 180y

17:25 Gowran Park

Not Just Any Eagle

10st 3lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Won his fifth race on the Flat when scoring over 1m4f at Leopardstown last year; some fine runs in defeat after up to 2m; below form last two runs but a chance if at best on return.

12/1

11

(9)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Not Just Any Eagle

9st 4lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Fifth career win came over C&D in May (good) and somewhat mixed form since, standout run when just denied over 2m1f at Clonmel last month (Bottler'secret 3L away third); heavy ground could have been too testing at Listowel last time so remains of interest back on better ground.

10/1

Form: 119-13 BF

Last run: 60 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won for the fourth time when taking a 1m4f Roscommon handicap on seasonal debut but couldn't back it up there a week later, albeit still a good effort, beaten 2l; down 1lb and can go well.
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9th

3

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Jabbar

10st 9lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Gerard O’Leary

Four turf wins and last won on the AW over 2m in January 2025; beaten a neck off 89 at the Curragh (1m6f, good) last summer, more recently testing ground probably didn't suit at Navan in late March; trip/ground more in his favour here.

8/1

7th

4

(12)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:18 Navan

Jabbar

9st 6lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Gerard O’Leary

Dual-purpose; 4-17 on turf on the Flat; last won on the AW over 2m in January 2025; beaten a neck off 89 at the Curragh (1m6f, good) in June; has had a recent spin over hurdles so racefit but might need a bit more help from the handicapper; blinkers on.

12/1

Form: 9870-6

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Dual winner was regressive last year and makes limited appeal on first run since February.
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11th

5

(5)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Butterfly Garden

9st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Kevin Prendergast

Came back to form to win her third race (second at Tramore) last time; 7lb rise for that looks stiff but has run well over C&D off a higher mark in the past so has to be considered.

7/1

1st

8

(15)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Butterfly Garden

9st 8lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Kevin Prendergast

prominent, went second under 4f out, shaken up to lead under 2f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong

11/2

5th

12

(7)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:27 Down Royal

Butterfly Garden

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Kevin Prendergast

prominent, dropped to midfield halfway, headway towards far side over 1f out, went fourth inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

28/1

Form: 4150-0 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner has won nine times on the Flat, including over C&D; poor runs on the Flat and over hurdles for Noel Kelly lately and is back to his former yard now; needs a revival
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8th

13

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 6f 166y

16:50 Punchestown

Wild Shot

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: John C McConnell

Prolific Flat and dual hurdles winner at a fairly modest level; long losing run but twice placed in claiming hurdles including latest when 6l off Cozone at Clonmel (2m4f, good); rider's claim brings the pair closer but still needs to find more.

10/1

2nd

7

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

15:20 Clonmel

Wild Shot

10st 8lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: John C McConnell

Prolific Flat and dual hurdles winner; fair form under both codes this summer, placed in claimer over this trip at Bellewstown and not shamed in handicap company last time; well in at the weights, for what that's worth in a race of this nature, and good ground important.

3/1

6th

3

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 6f 11y

16:35 Ballinrobe

Wild Shot

11st 9lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

midfield

10/1

Form: 41/60- D

Last run: 262 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose mare ran a fine race in a Punchestown Grade 1 but was below form at Cork since; dual Flat winner but would prefer more ease in the ground.
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5th

6

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 2f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Whatcouldhavebeen

11st 2lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Dual hurdles winner has shown poor form in five runs over fences, including on handicap chase debut at Down Royal last time when beaten by 29l; others bring more pressing claims.

25/1

4th

3

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Down Royal

Whatcouldhavebeen

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Two wins over hurdles, rated 132; nowhere near her best over fences; beaten a long way in three starts in beginners' races and out of her depth in a Grade 2 event at Limerick last time; 12lb below her hurdles rating, but does not appear well handicapped.

8/1

4th

8

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 200y

18:25 Kilbeggan

Whatcouldhavebeen

11st 7lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

towards rear, not fluent and dropped to rear 3rd, detached 3 out, kept on and went remote fourth towards finish

4/1

Form: 72207-

Last run: 262 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a soft ground Killarney maiden in 2022 and some solid runs in defeat last year; ground-versatile but will need to be ready on return; yard having a fine season.
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5th

6

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

13:50 Down Royal

Beautiful Chaos

11st 2lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual-purpose; 1-29 on Flat; 0-6 over hurdles; her sole Flat win came over three years ago, but she had fair form in 2025, including when second in a 1m5f handicap at this venue; well clear of the remainder when chasing home an easy winner at Tramore on New Year's Day.

5/1

6

(5)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 6f 55y

17:25 Listowel

Beautiful Chaos

9st 10lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Record of 1-27 with her win coming three years ago doesn't inspire hugely, but she has been running well in defeat recently; beaten a head at Down Royal in first-time cheekpieces off 62 in July (1m5f, good); creditable runs at Galway and Killarney following that (a neck behind Ehteyat at Killarney); interesting.

8/1

5

(1)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:41 Killarney

Beautiful Chaos

9st 11lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

No win since 2022 but went agonisingly close to ending the drought at Down Royal last month (1m5f, good) in first-time cheekpieces; merit in Galway fourth since so remains of interest.

15/2

6/1

Form: 58-002

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
One of three runners for yard; best run this season when a narrow runner-up over 1m2.5f at this track last time; was poor over this trip earlier this season but has improved since then; hood added.
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11th

1

(5)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Dabana

10st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Sole victory here last year in 1m maiden when trained by Dermot Weld; went close over 1m2f at Down Royal in June but down the field in three subsequent starts; return to AW needs to spark a revival.

16/1

13th

1

(13)

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:27 Navan

Dabana

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: John C McConnell

Went close over this far at Down Royal in June but down the field in her two subsequent runs; has become hard to predict.

14/1

OUR TIP
10th
3 (13)
Whiskey Sour

28/1

Form: 0-0890

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Fine dual-purpose when trained by Willie Mullins but badly regressive on the Flat for this yard and not easy to fancy despite a rapidly dropping mark.
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10th

5

(9)

8th Aug 2024

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:22 Leopardstown

Whiskey Sour

11st 2lb

J: Mr A Lezama

T: S Wilson

prominent behind clear leader

33/1

10th

3

(13)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:27 Down Royal

Whiskey Sour

10st 0lb

J: Sean Bird

T: S Wilson

midfield

28/1

16th

10

(12)

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:15 Curragh

Whiskey Sour

9st 6lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: S Wilson

Eight career wins but no trace of his best form for some time; not disgraced in a Fairyhouse handicap last time but much more needed.

66/1

14/1

Form: 080-08

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Dual winner in France up to 1m1f; regressive for Tony Martin and beaten 5l over 1m1f for this yard at Leopardstown last time; has to improve for longer trip.
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7th

12

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

My Kurkum

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: R K Watson

Seasonal debut second in this race last year came from out of the blue, but he followed it up with another second at Roscommon before losing his form again; no show in two runs this year (excuse last time); different headgear tried.

20/1

12th
1 (1)
Falvio

22/1

Form: 00010/

Last run: 621 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Triple Flat winner in France, last time nearly two years ago; maiden over jumps for this yard and chasing lately; others appeal more.
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5

25th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:05 Wexford

Falvio

11st 4lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: C A McBratney

Flat winner on the continent but 0-14 in this sphere and arrives on the back of a tailed off Flat effort six days ago.

20/1

12th

1

(1)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:27 Down Royal

Falvio

10st 9lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: C A McBratney

in rear

22/1

Non-runners

Calmafterthestorm, Rushford

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €190.00
Straight Forecast €165.58
Tricast €698.50
Trifecta €460.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jabbar

POSTDATA:

Vidisha

The Irish Sun:

Whatcouldhavebeen

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Jabbar