August 17 / 17.10 Curragh

17.10

Good

Tote.ie Handicap

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 28 runners
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Tote.ie Handicap

Runners: 28 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.30
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 17-057 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over C&D a year ago off 49; has run okay in a couple of big field handicaps last twice and has been given a chance by the handicapper; could play a hand.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Goldmoyne

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: James Owen

Completed a four-timer on the AW at Lingfield in March; posted another solid effort when fifth of 11 in 7f Newmarket handicap two weeks ago so he can't be ruled out.

8/1

5th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Goldmoyne

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Won four in a row on AW this year before close fourth at Musselburgh (7f); merely midfield in a big field over this C&D 12 days later but he sat prominent in a race that favoured those ridden more patiently; not discounted.

20/1

4

(3)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Goldmoyne

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Has built up a good strike-rate on AW for current yard; form since returned turf comprises a good effort and an excusable one; however, chance of landing this contest partly depends on the effects of new headgear.

9/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: 563267

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Switched to Mark Fahey for his latest effort when not getting home in a 1m1f Ballinrobe claimer; has enough speed for this trip and the stable could not be in much better form.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

I Bid You Ajou

9st 12lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Clicked last summer with a Fairyhouse hat-trick over 6f on nice ground; touched off at Naas two starts back and couldn't get in the clear until too late when beaten just over 2l in premier handicap at the Curragh last weekend.

7/2

7th

20

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

I Bid You Ajou

8st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

All three wins at Fairyhouse last season came at this trip on decent ground; back to form on favoured ground at Leopardstown early this month when beaten a short-head in three-way photo; 3lb rise takes him back to a career-high mark but capable 7lb claimer booked.

16/1

2nd

6

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

I Bid You Ajou

9st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

3-20 on turf, all three wins at Fairyhouse last season; almost sprang a 33-1 surprise on seasonal return at Dundalk (6f) last month; 7f too far at Leopardstown on latest; not beaten far off 3lb higher over C&D last July; in the mix.

12/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 260/82 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Did okay on her stable debut at Dundalk last month and improved on that when second in a big field handicap at Leopardstown; up 1lb for that but looks a definite contender here.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(18)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 94y

16:45 Roscommon

Shamrock Sprig

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

Has been consistent in defeat lately over 7f-8f back after a long absence; can go well if handling ground but stall 18 is no help.

13/2

3rd

14

(20)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Shamrock Sprig

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

Did okay on her stable debut at Dundalk last month and improved on that when second in a big field handicap at Leopardstown; up 1lb for that but looks a definite contender here.

9/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 230078 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Good efforts in soft ground handicaps over 1m and 1m2f at Cork early in the season; tried over a few trips since and has not run to the same standard; coming down the handicap but others look more likely.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17

(21)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:13 Leopardstown

Pascalia

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Noel Meade

Both wins for Johnny Murtagh yard on AW, including claimer last October; some decent turf efforts last year but now 9lb higher than last turf run in September on first start for Noel Meade.

12/1

17

(21)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:13 Leopardstown

Pascalia

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Noel Meade

Both wins for Johnny Murtagh yard on AW, including claimer last October; some decent turf efforts last year but now 9lb higher than last turf run in September on first start for Noel Meade.

12/1

1st

5

(16)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Pascalia

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Sole win came over C&D; had been running well in defeat before disappointing when favourite at Gowran last month but she's up against it on these terms from a wide draw.

33/1

33/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 025006 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Went close in a couple of Dundalk handicaps over the winter but has struggled to find any sort of form this summer; unseated early over hurdles at Galway last time; others much more appealing.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

12

(1)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Nibras Rainbow

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Four-time winner but needed to run better on his recent stable debut to be seriously considered.

25/1

16th

10

(7)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Nibras Rainbow

9st 4lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Four career wins include at Dundalk last November for Gavin Cromwell; joined new yard since last run in January and may just need this.

16/1

6th

5

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nibras Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Gained fourth career success off this mark over C&D in November; below best thrice since and latest third in a C&D claimer was remote; yard back in form but others make more appeal.

10/1

6th
24 (33)
Hale Bopp

66/1

Form: 737000 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner but has lost his way of late; down to a basement mark now but others look much more likely on current evidence.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

11

(13)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Hale Bopp

8st 11lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: R Donohoe

Five-time winner; 2-33 on turf but hasn't won a race of any description since September 2023; decent third over C&D latest, however, and place claims if he can back that up.

7/2

3rd

17

(5)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Hale Bopp

8st 10lb

T: R Donohoe

Has done a lot of racing since her last win which was in September 2023; fair sixth here on penultimate run, but will need to reverse to reverse form with Staywitherjohnny and Half Nutz; first reserve.

7th

16

(12)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Hale Bopp

8st 10lb

T: R Donohoe

Reserve; stuck on a long losing run but continues to go well now and again, as on his penultimate start.

Form: 6-0862

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Progressing this season and came home well to chase home Golden Days at Gowran last time; weighted to turn the tables although the high draw looks far from ideal.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

9

(11)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Shaaden

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: Patrick J Flynn

Arrives here in form of her life with a pair of C&D handicap wins before going close in third from career-high mark over 1m latest; Billy Lee (aboard for two wins) is back on and she won't be far away.

4/1

6th

9

(11)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Shaaden

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: Patrick J Flynn

Arrives here in form of her life with a pair of C&D handicap wins before going close in third from career-high mark over 1m latest; Billy Lee (aboard for two wins) is back on and she won't be far away.

4/1

3rd

8

(9)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Shaaden

9st 10lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

in touch with leaders, headway and challenging 1f out, no extra when edged left towards finish

100/30

12/1

Form: 7-0038

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
A close third in a Dundalk handicap last month showed he has some potential off this basement mark; not as effective but not beaten far at Gowran since; good draw and a top 5lb claimer on board.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

(5)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

14:35 Roscommon

The Dazzer

8st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Over two years since his only win; good AW run in July and fair effort when eighth of 28 at the Curragh latest; Colin Keane rides him for the first time since 2022; should not be ruled out.

10/1

8th

28

(3)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

The Dazzer

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Gerard Keane

A close third in a Dundalk handicap last month showed he has some potential off this basement mark; not as effective but not beaten far at Gowran since; good draw and a top 5lb claimer on board.

12/1

8th

16

(15)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:52 Gowran Park

The Dazzer

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Gerard Keane

Listowel win came two years ago but best effort for some time when front-running close third at Dundalk earlier this month when 7lb out of handicap; has to be considered on turf return.

10/1

14/1

Form: 000032 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Bounced back to form last twice, third in a 1m Naas handicap and runner-up over 6f at the same venue; up 1lb for his latest effort and the draw not in his favour, but could go well.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

(7)

20th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Viva Voce

9st 4lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Tom McGuinness

Ended a lengthy losing run when scoring at Dundalk (1m, Polytrack) last month but he was always out the back in his follow-up bid here (7f) on Saturday; now steps back up in trip but he has something to prove again on this quick turnaround.

9/1

Form: 754670 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f handicap here last year but yet to go close this time around; down 6lb from his latest effort at Naas but hard to make much of a case for at the moment.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(3)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Blanc De Noir

9st 9lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J P Murtagh

Regressive this year until taking advantage of a reduced mark to score over 6f at Fairyhouse in September; backed that up with 6f win here; not as effective over this trip since.

14/1

10th

12

(3)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Blanc De Noir

9st 9lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J P Murtagh

Regressive this year until taking advantage of a reduced mark to score over 6f at Fairyhouse in September; backed that up with 6f win here; not as effective over this trip since.

14/1

6th

12

(6)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:18 Dundalk (AW)

Blanc De Noir

9st 10lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J P Murtagh

Regressive this year until taking advantage of a reduced mark to score over 6f at Fairyhouse in September; backed that up with a course 6f win; not as effective over this trip

10/1

Form: -34721 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Was scoring off a career-high mark when landing a division of a 7f handicap at Gowran last month for the second straight year; has won over a straight seven too and off a 4lb higher mark he looks a definite contender, even with a possibly unfavourable draw.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(1)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:17 Dundalk (AW)

Golden Days

9st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M Halford & T Collins

in touch with leaders on inner, short of room after 1f, steady headway towards far side under 2f out, weakened final 110yds

10/1

10th

8

(1)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:17 Dundalk (AW)

Golden Days

9st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M Halford & T Collins

Four wins on turf, 0-12 AW record is off-putting; has run well here in recent months, though not one of her better displays on latest.

10/1

12th
4 (21)
Zaragoza

12/1

Form: 08-010 C BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Made a successful handicap debut over 6.5f here in June but very disappointing under a 7lb penalty at Naas 12 days ago over this trip; cheekpieces back on here and dropped 3lb which makes him a very interesting runner.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(16)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:20 Cork

Zaragoza

10st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Held by a few of these on recent Limerick running; better judged on previous efforts, notably third of 19 over this trip at Navan in May.

10/1

12th

1

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

14:07 Limerick

Zaragoza

10st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Best run this term a 1.75l third of 19 at Navan in May off 60; not disgraced the last twice, is 2lb lower now and the cheekpieces worn at Navan replace the visor worn at Naas last time; interesting.

15/2

1

(12)

25th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Zaragoza

10st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Best form at 6f including third at Navan on penultimate start just behind My Girl Sioux; visored for the first time; may find this trip inadequate.

9/2

Form: -89427

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Went close over 1m at Bellewstown last month but probably made too much use of and didn't get home at Killarney; others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Are You In Or Out

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Two wins for Paul Stafford last season, including over C&D (gd-yld) off 6lb lower; lacks a run but won first time out last year; worth market check on debut for new yard.

14/1

15

(21)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Are You In Or Out

9st 5lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Paul Stafford

Won handicaps at Leopardstown (7f) and Fairyhouse (6f) this year on good ground; below form since and has to return to her best.

18/1

Form: 45-070

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has beaten one rival in three starts this year and very hard to make a case for.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

15

(5)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:55 Cork

The Crafty Girl

9st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Alan McIntyre

led towards far side, headed over 2f out

20/1

12th

10

(5)

1st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

16:30 Tipperary

The Crafty Girl

9st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Alan McIntyre

towards rear

25/1

14th

12

(6)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

The Crafty Girl

9st 6lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Alan McIntyre

Has beaten one rival in three starts this year and very hard to make a case for.

50/1

20/1

Form: 080440

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Solid efforts in handicaps at Limerick and Roscommon earlier in the summer before well beaten back to 6f at Navan last month; might have an each-way squeak but does need to settle much better.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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17

(3)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Marks One

8st 7lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Michael G Cleary

Yet to reach the first three in 14 attempts; fourth on two occasions for Gavin Cromwell; same placing over this trip at Fairyhouse in June on first run for this stable; moderate run in a claimer at Laytown last time; 6lb out of the handicap.

33/1

8th

6

(5)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Laytown

Marks One

10st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Michael G Cleary

Yet to reach the first three in 13 attempts; fourth on two occasions for Gavin Cromwell; same placing over this trip at Fairyhouse in June on first run for this stable; failed to stay 1m at Bellewstown last week.

14/1

15th

8

(5)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

Marks One

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Michael G Cleary

Has been running okay of late without threatening a breakthrough win; okay mark and good draw so don't rule out.

14/1

10/1

Form: 5/96-5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced mare and did well on her stable debut when a closing fifth in a Gowran handicap last month after 10 months off; draw is okay and down 3lb; could well go close if she doesn't bounce.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(13)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:26 Gowran Park

Inablink

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Alan McIntyre

Unplaced in seven starts and she was tailed off at Clonmel earlier this month; plenty to prove at present.

25/1

13th

7

(8)

5th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 130y

18:15 Clonmel

Inablink

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Alan McIntyre

mounted in chute

20/1

16th

8

(14)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Inablink

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Alan McIntyre

Lightly-raced mare and did well on her stable debut when a closing fifth in a Gowran handicap last month after 10 months off; draw is okay and down 3lb; could well go close if she doesn't bounce.

10/1

OUR TIP
17th
3 (16)
Gosford

10/1

Form: 3-9714 D BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Gradually getting his act together this season, winning at Roscommon last month and a strong-finishing fourth at Fairyhouse eight days later when given plenty to do; can pick whatever side he wants to go from this draw and has solid claims.
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17th

3

(16)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Gosford

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Gradually getting his act together this season, winning at Roscommon last month and a strong-finishing fourth at Fairyhouse eight days later when given plenty to do; can pick whatever side he wants to go from this draw and has solid claims.

10/1

4th

1

(14)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Gosford

10st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Gowran win last year came on soft and back to form to score at Roscommon last week when coming late over extended 7f; 6lb rise offset by rider's claim so has to be respected (on final start in this grade for a while) although draw far from ideal.

9/2

1st

4

(4)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

18:20 Roscommon

Gosford

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

midfield, headway 2f out, waiting for room over 1f out, switched left and hampered rivals 1f out, ridden and ran on well to lead towards finish

13/2

33/1

Form: 954080

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Winless in 11 starts from 6f to 1m; well beaten but brought to a standstill at Tipperary last time; visor retained but others more appealing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

8

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Exceeding

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Beat Methgal by a short head at Leopardstown (7f, yielding to soft) to gain his second win from 29 starts; raised a fair 3lb for that but overall form suggests he's not certain to back it up.

4/1

1st

14

(10)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Exceeding

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Record of 1-28 is off-putting; posted an excellent display from 6lb outside the handicap at Naas on seasonal return when second of 15; let favourite backers down at Navan next time when never better than midfield; hard to trust.

6/1

10th

10

(2)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Exceeding

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

1-27 record is off-putting but potentially interesting now after an excellent display from 6lb out of the handicap at Naas on his seasonal debut; kept on well to challenge the well-fancied winner Noble Nation with a useful yardstick in third; this track is similar in character to Naas.

3/1

12/1

Form: 000-73 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner came back to form when a solid third in a big field 6f handicap at Cork; down 3lb for that and could go well from a potentially good draw.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(10)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Four course wins up to 7f but has been regressive in the last two years; others preferred.

28/1

11th

14

(10)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Four course wins up to 7f but has been regressive in the last two years; others preferred.

28/1

10th

11

(1)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lola

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Adrian Sexton

Three-time winner here including over C&D off 78 but that win was back in November 2021; signs of a revival here the last twice over 6f and 7f on latest; drop back to 6f a plus but she needs more from 4lb out of the handicap.

22/1

20th
32 (2)
Reclaim

Form: 6-00

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; ran better than his finishing position in a Leopardstown maiden last time; worth a market check if he gets in.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(9)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Reclaim

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: John James Feane

prominent, soon pressed leader, disputed lead halfway, led towards far side 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened

11/2

6th

4

(9)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Reclaim

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: John James Feane

prominent, soon pressed leader, disputed lead halfway, led towards far side 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened

11/2

4th

6

(2)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Reclaim

9st 6lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: John James Feane

took keen hold, soon pressed leader, lost second but prominent after 3f, hung right over 1f out, challenging inside final 110yds, no extra towards finish

7/1

Form: 000677 D BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Four time winner; has been campaigned over longer trips of late although did not get home over 1m4f last time; others preferred.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14

(2)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

17:42 Clonmel

Dazzling Spirit

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Cian Collins

Last of her four wins was in September 2023; respectable fifth in handicap at Gowran (1m1f, good) in July but she missed the break and was tailed off in a classified event at Ayr last month (1m2f, good); 4lb wrong.

18/1

3

(13)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ayr

Dazzling Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Cian Collins

April's Gowran Park third (9.5f, yielding) is a sole podium finish in her last 18 runs, but she ran to that sort of level again back there last time, reaffirming she can still operate on sounder surfaces also.

16/1

Form: 2580-7 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Off for seven months and ran at Gowran last month as if he needed it; could improve but others look more likely.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8

(6)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 135y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Pulse Of Shanghai

8st 8lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Losing run stretches back to March 2021; no sign of the drought ending in either start this season; rated just 39 and difficult to make a case for.

33/1

13

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Pulse Of Shanghai

8st 10lb

J: Zoe McMullan

T: G A Kingston

Four-time AW winner but last win came in 2021; entitled to come on from poor comeback run at Fairyhouse but needs a return to form; 1lb wrong

28/1

12th

17

(20)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:50 Fairyhouse

Pulse Of Shanghai

8st 13lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: G A Kingston

AW winner without a win on turf since 2019; out of form when last seen at Bellewstown in October; entitled to need this run after absence.

33/1

Form: 743447

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
10-race maiden; went quite close in a Yarmouth handicap for Mick Appleby; stable debut and probably needs to find a bit to be a factor.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

13

(6)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ocean Bliss

8st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Daniel James Murphy

0-13; showed ability in Britain but struggled for new connections including here last twice; new trip.

33/1

8th

13

(6)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ocean Bliss

8st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Daniel James Murphy

0-13; showed ability in Britain but struggled for new connections including here last twice; new trip.

33/1

10th

12

(12)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ocean Bliss

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Daniel James Murphy

towards rear

25/1

20/1

Form: 0-0089

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Yet to trouble the judge in 13 starts but not beaten far at Naas last month and ran okay at Cork since; one that could outrun his likely odds but the draw is not on his side.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(5)

5th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Southwell (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Iain Jardine

6f turf and Tapeta winner; has regularly been involved at Newcastle this winter until going off the boil on his last two starts; big player if back in the form of his close second there less than a month ago.

13/2

8th

8

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:02 Wolverhampton (AW)

Superior Council

9st 9lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Prominent racer; beat 13 rivals when scoring at Newcastle in November and he has run a string of good races in defeat since; well drawn and this sharper track should suit; high on the list.

3/1

50/1

Form: 00-968 D

Last run: 80 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Rarely wins at the best of times (2-68) and others look much more likely.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 5f 80y

17:20 Listowel

Talking Tough

11st 0lb

J: Mr C G Ryan

T: S M Duffy

Modest performer and only making up the numbers here.

200/1

15th

16

(21)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Talking Tough

8st 13lb

J: Alan Casey

T: S M Duffy

Won over 7f here at the 2020 festival, no further success, record now stands at 2-75; has finished last on his two most recent outings.

100/1

15th

16

(21)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Talking Tough

8st 13lb

J: Alan Casey

T: S M Duffy

Won over 7f here at the 2020 festival, no further success, record now stands at 2-75; has finished last on his two most recent outings.

100/1

Form: 007/0-

Last run: 443 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Poor maiden now down to a mark of 40; new yard but hard to fancy after 13 months off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

26th

29

(4)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Victory Lantern

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Poor maiden now down to a mark of 40; new yard but hard to fancy after 13 months off.

50/1

12

(16)

12th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Fairyhouse

Victory Lantern

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Brendan W Duke

Poor maiden now down to a mark of 40; hard to fancy.

14

(15)

18th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Gowran Park

Victory Lantern

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Brendan W Duke

Best of her 12 runs was over 7f here early last season; big price when down the field on seasonal debut at Fairyhouse; hard to fancy on overall form.

33/1

Form: 2960

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Gowran claimer in May on debut on soft; struggled since including when stepped up to 1m5f at Ballinrobe last month; makes little appeal.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

5

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

20:41 Worcester

Dynamite Defense

11st 5lb

J: Charlie Price

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Won over 1m on the Flat in Ireland in 2024, but Olly Murphy was unable to get a win out of him in five runs over hurdles and two on the Flat; sold for 5,500gns to join new yard last month; best watched on stable debut.

25/1

3rd

7

(1)

26th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 5f 66y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Dynamite Defense

9st 1lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Olly Murphy

Gained his Irish win on AW; posted an encouraging effort, keeping-on third, at Lingfield (1m4f) returned to this sphere on seasonal debut; interesting.

7/2

3rd

4

(6)

25th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

13:12 Lingfield (AW)

Dynamite Defense

10st 13lb

J: Mr Josh Myers

T: Olly Murphy

Sole win was at Dundalk (1m, AW) in September 2024 and he's been well held in five hurdle runs for current yard; has something to prove back on the Flat and this is competitive; cheekpieces removed.

9/1

40/1

Form: -40800 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
AW winner has been soundly beaten in turf handicaps lately, including at Galway, so needs to do much more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(8)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pomeriggio

9st 4lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Nikki Evans

Ex-Irish; only win was in a 7f claimer (AW) in December 2023 and she finished a tailed-off last in her final two runs (hurdle/Flat) last year; 2m may have been too far here last month but she needs a major revival back at this trip.

50/1

5

23rd Sep 2025

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

15:58 Warwick

Pomeriggio

11st 0lb

J: Ben Poste

T: Nikki Evans

Remote third on the Flat (1m5f) last time after three months off; has placed form in novice hurdles but doesn't look obviously well treated for this handicap debut.

7/1

Non-runners

Barnhill Rose, Thrifty Of Digby, Pass The Sugar, Church Mountain, Land Lover

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €276.80
Straight Forecast €168.90
Tricast €664.82
Trifecta €786.50

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Thrifty Of Digby

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Shaaden

POSTDATA:

Gosford

SPOTLIGHT:

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