August 23 / 17.10 Killarney

17.10

Good

Tote.ie Rated Race

  • Prize money: £8208.7
  • 1m 0f 30y
  • 6 runners
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Tote.ie Rated Race

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather:

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 382311 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the ninth attempt when landing a C&D maiden last month, on his first run beyond 7f; backed that up with a handsome handicap win at Galway after his mark had been left unchanged; further progress is feasible; strong chance though has to reverse Limerick form with Il Pelligrino.
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13

(13)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:40 Galway

Monasterboice

8st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Noel Meade

Reeled off a hat-trick last summer at around 1m and better again when second in C&D conditions event in September; two poor runs this term however so hard to be confident in and wants easier ground.

20/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 52-514

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Started the campaign with fair fifth in an 18-runner 7f Curragh maiden; comfortable winner of a 7f maiden at Fairyhouse last month, despite racing a bit keenly and carrying her head awkwardly; dropped 2lb following fourth of 13 at the Curragh on handicap debut.
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1

(23)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Four Blondes

10st 2lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Only one win from 20 starts; runner-up five times; encouraging C&D comeback fourth last month puts her in the mix although has a bit to find with Hugo's Girl on that run.

15/2

4th

3

(18)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Four Blondes

10st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Only one win from 19 starts; runner-up five times; stable is enjoying a good spell, and Siobhan Rutledge's 3lb claim is an asset.

12/1

8th

6

(12)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

14:35 Roscommon

Four Blondes

9st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Up and down form this season; runner up over C&D (good) on penultimate then beaten 6l at Fairyhouse (7f, yielding) on latest; remains 1lb above last win but in the mix if on a going day; handles soft.

12/1

OUR TIP

7/2

Form: 7-0324

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Highly tried at two after winning a maiden on debut; last three runs have been in small-field conditions races over 7f; needs to raise his game in first-time cheekpieces.
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3rd

1

(1)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

17:10 Killarney

Democracy

9st 11lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Highly tried at two after winning a maiden on debut; last three runs have been in small-field conditions races over 7f; needs to raise his game in first-time cheekpieces.

7/2

4th

6

(3)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

Democracy

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Highly tried at two; bang there the last twice in 7f events, though couldn't make the most of an easy lead here last time when reeled in by one who was rated 79 at the time; likely to need more here.

6/1

Form: 424513

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Has improved since fifth to Four Blondes in a Fairyhouse maiden; got off the mark in a 7f handicap at the Galway festival, doing well after being denied a clear run; surpassed that form when third over the extended 1m at the same venue later in the week.
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3rd

2

(15)

21st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Artful Approach

9st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Stephen Thorne

Inconsistent this year; 1-17 record is a negative; on the plus side, he has tended to show his best form at this venue, runner-up here on three occasions.

12/1

4

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Artful Approach

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Stephen Thorne

Inconsistent this year; 1-16 record is a negative; held by Imposing Supreme on Galway run; has tended to show his best form at Leopardstown.

12/1

13th

4

(13)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

14:45 Galway

Artful Approach

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Won over 7f here last summer for Jack Davison off 73 and good run six days later over today's C&D; two good runs this term in Leopardstown handicaps but too keen on latest in premier handicap at same venue; slow-starter at times.

12/1

Form: 23-15

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Made a successful return after eight months off to land a 7f maiden at Limerick in June, beating today's rival Monasterboice who has won his last two start; got upset in the stalls when fair fifth at Leopardstown in his first handicap; may be worth forgiving that run; up in trip.
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5th

6

(3)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

17:10 Killarney

Il Pellegrino

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Made a successful return after eight months off to land a 7f maiden at Limerick in June, beating today's rival Monasterboice who has won his last two start; got upset in the stalls when fair fifth at Leopardstown in his first handicap; may be worth forgiving that run; up in trip.

7/2

5th

4

(10)

11th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 35y

17:40 Leopardstown

Il Pellegrino

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

held up in rear, headway towards far side 2f out, briefly went fourth inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

11/2

1st

4

(12)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Limerick

Il Pellegrino

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent, went second 2f out, pushed along to lead inside final furlong, clear inside final 110yds, reduced lead towards finish

11/4

Form: 021235 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Modest form in Britain last season; improved after joining this stable, won a 1m Gowran handicap in April and ran well in defeat in a Roscommon conditions event on next start; beaten around 8l behind the 9lb-receiving Monasterboice in a Galway handicap last time, level terms now.
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13th

7

(4)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

16:35 Roscommon

Action Plan

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gerard O’Leary

Winning hurdler who is 1-16 on the Flat and went close over C&D in May when 5lb higher; hard to dismiss despite some leffer efforts since then; goes on all ground.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta €14.00
Straight Forecast €13.85
Trifecta €61.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Il Pellegrino

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Monasterboice

TOPSPEED:

Artful Approach

POSTDATA:

Democracy

The Irish Sun:

Il Pellegrino