August 23 / 18.42 Killarney

18.42

Good

GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 1m 0f 30y
  • 13 runners
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GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather:

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £12.30
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 250064

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Went close in a couple of Dundalk handicaps last winter; showed signs of a return to form when dead-heating for fourth in a 28-runner Curragh event last Saturday; stable in form.
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No / Draw
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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

14/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 652009 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Eight wins in Britain including five on AW; yet to win in Ireland and has struggled in three outings since a Leopardstown second in June; others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

3

(12)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two wins last year on good ground for different trainers, including 7.5f Roscommon handicap off 80; now 10lb lower plus talented claimer takes off another 5lb; got his favoured ground when eyecatching third of 14 at Roscommon from tough draw 18 days ago; big chance.

4/1

3rd

15

(17)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Shoot To Kill

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two wins last year included this race off a mark of 80 when trained by Stephen Thorne; 8lb lower now, talented claimer takes off another 5lb and gets his favoured good ground for the first time this year; drawn wide but dangerous to dismiss.

10/1

13th

10

(12)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Shoot To Kill

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Noel C Kelly

Veteran has won 12 of his 81 starts including five wins on turf; best form is on good ground, though he wasn't beaten that far over C&D on testing ground last October; has had a pipe opener at Dundalk and could outrun odds off 4lb lower.

33/1

OUR TIP

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 0-1722 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Some easing of the ground would help but has an excellent chance based on Galway second of 17, that performance confirming good early-season form that featured a Leopardstown win and a Tipperary second.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

13

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Speckled Meadow

8st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Don Browne

Added her fourth handicap win over 10.5f here in October off 63 (yielding); decent fourth in a higher grade next time at Leopardstown (1m4f, heavy) but disappointed at the Curragh on her final start of 2025; out of her depth on return at Cork; this more realistic but others preferred.

20/1

8th

7

(3)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 4f 25y

17:12 Cork

Speckled Meadow

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Don Browne

Four handicap wins up to 1m2.5f but seems to stay this trip too; however, is rated only 74 so has a mountain to climb.

100/1

23th

19

(2)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Speckled Meadow

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Don Browne

Got back on the scoresheet stepped up to 1m2f at Naas and ran creditably in a 1m4f handicap at Leopardstown last time; looks vulnerable back to 1m off this mark.

20/1

4th
6 (3)
Asisaid

8/1

Form: 100-75 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been on soft/heavy; slow starts have proved detrimental in his outings at Roscommon and Naas this season, not disgraced in the circumstances; could go well if getting away on terms.
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Verdict Starting price

10

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Asisaid

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Aidan Melia

Losing run since July 2023 but has been giving the impression his turn may be near again in two starts for his new yard; yet to try further than 1m2f on the Flat but has shaped like it would suit at times and one to consider.

9/1

3rd

11

(17)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Naas

Asisaid

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Aidan Melia

Won this event two years ago; fair form towards the end of last season; out of sorts this term until showing signs of a revival when fourth at Navan on stable draw; drawn high but Nicola Burns may be able to counter any disadvantage

6/1

Form: 075144 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Twice a beaten favourite since 1m1f Leopardstown victory in June; capable of making his presence felt but perhaps a little risky for win purposes.
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7th

4

(6)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Bear Profit

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard O’Leary

Has won five races up to 1m1f from 34 Flat starts; fine runs in defeat in premier handicaps at Leopardstown and Galway over the summer but was a bit below that level in the Cambridgeshire here last time; can be keen so needs to settle better.

7/1

7

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Bear Profit

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Progressive 6yo won at Leopardstown in June and has stepped forward again in thee runs in defeat since, latest when beaten a head in Colm Quinn BMW Mile at Galway; 5lb higher but remains very much one to keep on side.

6/1

12

(3)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:40 Galway

Bear Profit

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Progressive 6yo won at Leopardstown last month and most recently career-best at same venue when staying on third to Slieve Binnian in premier handicap, having not had the clearest of runs; each-way claims.

12/1

8/1

Form: 09-75

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Modest form in maidens; encouraging start to life in handicaps when fifth of 12 at Galway, though that was on heavy ground.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

13

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Saith Seren

10st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Lee

0-13 on the Flat and rated 48; not a bad effort on the level at Killarney latest but unlikely to make an impact on hurdles debut; watch.

66/1

5th

11

(9)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Saith Seren

9st 4lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew Lee

12-race maiden; below her best in two runs after an absence but she's run well here before and lurks on a dangerous mark.

20/1

5th

13

(3)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:55 Gowran Park

Saith Seren

8st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Andrew Lee

Maiden has posted his best runs in defeat over 1m; not at her best at Dundalk over 1m2f last time; handles this ground; needs her best.

18/1

7th
16 (5)
Private Officer

Form: 6-6336

Last run: 81 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Placed twice in small-field handicaps in May; needs to improve in first-time cheekpieces; reserve.
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12th

14

(5)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Private Officer

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Adrian Wintle

Successful at Bellewstown (1m, yielding) last October off a 4lb lower mark; would need to see market support starting out for a new stable after 380 days off.

16/1

12th

14

(5)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Private Officer

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Adrian Wintle

Successful at Bellewstown (1m, yielding) last October off a 4lb lower mark; would need to see market support starting out for a new stable after 380 days off.

16/1

11

(12)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

14:35 Roscommon

Private Officer

9st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

Placed twice in small-field handicaps in May; unplaced twice before narrow success at Bellewstown 11 days ago; overcame trouble in running; only 4lb higher now and softer ground may boost his chance of upholding form with Guest Star (third), Pandion Power (fourth) and Are You In Or Out (fifth).

9/2

14/1

Form: 2130-0 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won twice last autumn when the stable was in flying form; posed no threat on reappearance at Leopardstown last month; should be sharper now.
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15

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wrist Art

9st 10lb

J: Miss Evie Lee

T: James Owen

5th

9

(10)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Wrist Art

9st 11lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish gelding who hasn't won since 2023 and never been this far (tried over 6f-1m2f by his current trainer); one of his better efforts from 6lb out of the weights at Windsor ten days ago, but is 6lb wrong again under Ruby Criscuolo (0-2 this far).

8/1

3rd

13

(11)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Wrist Art

9st 11lb

J: Miss Evie Lee

T: James Owen

Winless since October 2023; placed twice on AW in January but it has been a struggle more recently; 6lb out of the handicap and others are safer.

25/1

Form: -05880 D

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Weak form over hurdles before finishing down the field on return to Flat action at Listowel in June; 1-24 Flat record makes it hard to be confident.
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Verdict Starting price

7

(12)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Relevant Range

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Ivan Furtado

Enjoyed a successful winter on Tapeta at a lowly level and is back on a workable mark; again didn't look to quite see out 9.5f here three weeks ago; may well be dropped in from a wide stall.

12/1

6th

1

(2)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Relevant Range

9st 9lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: Ivan Furtado

Enjoyed a successful winter on Tapeta at a lowly level and is back on a workable mark after a couple of runs on turf; inclined to pull hard and hasn't seen it out in a handful of tries over this sort of trip though.

12/1

8th

9

(13)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:45 Doncaster

Relevant Range

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Downey

T: Ivan Furtado

Already a dual 1m AW winner in 2026 but he saw his run of good form come to an end when tenth in 1m2f handicap here four weeks ago; needs to get back on track.

16/1

Form: -06503 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Both wins last year for previous yard were over 7f on testing ground; overall form not exactly convincing; sent off favourite when third over 1m at Naas last time, beaten over 6l.
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17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

25/1

Form: 497-50 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins; 0-31 record on turf is off-putting; big price when down the field at Cork last week.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(5)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Well Suited

8st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: T J O’Mara

slowly into stride, towards rear

50/1

11th

14

(5)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Well Suited

8st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: T J O’Mara

slowly into stride, towards rear, some headway inside final furlong, never dangerous

50/1

12th

26

(4)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Well Suited

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: T J O’Mara

midfield

40/1

12th
8 (14)
Blue Poppy

6/1

Form: 4-97

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Makes handicap debut after three runs; dam was useful and well related; has potential for improvement and first-time cheekpieces may help her cause.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

6

(3)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Blue Poppy

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Poor on handicap debut last time at Killarney but that was on soft ground and can be more competitive today on this sound surface.

10/1

12th

8

(14)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:42 Killarney

Blue Poppy

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Makes handicap debut after three runs; dam was useful and well related; has potential for improvement and first-time cheekpieces may help her cause.

6/1

2

(5)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

17:20 Roscommon

Blue Poppy

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

midfield

8/1

Form: -00376 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Only three wins from 56 starts, but placed 11 times; signs of a return to his best when third at Tipperary in May; unplaced favourite at Roscommon (suffered minor interference); no excuses here last month.
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15th

14

(15)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Swiss Army Officer

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Went close over C&D (soft) in October but this veteran was down the field at Cork on last month's reappearance.

33/1

12th

16

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Swiss Army Officer

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Three career wins include over C&D way back; hasn't won in nearly three years but good second on final start last year at Killarney in October when 8lb out of the weights; hard to assess but on a nice mark and good draw.

10/1

15

(3)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Cork

Swiss Army Officer

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Infrequent winner not in the best of form and he's 8lb out of the weights.

50/1

Non-runners

Redemptive Power, Star Of Atlantis, Nosey Anna

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €98.90
Straight Forecast €105.97
Tricast €398.66
Trifecta €476.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Speckled Meadow

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Nibras Rainbow

POSTDATA:

Swiss Army Officer

The Irish Sun:

Speckled Meadow