September 14 / 16.35 Leopardstown

16.35

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Petingo Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £76956.52
  • 1m 5f 0y
  • 24 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Petingo Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 24 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.95
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 80-31

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Blinkers worked last time when he made all to win an ordinary Curragh maiden over 1m2f last month; could improve plenty stepping up in trip here but will probably need to.
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5th

7

(1)

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:55 Newmarket

Fighter

8st 9lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

took keen hold, led

7/2

1st

19

(13)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Fighter

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: A P O’Brien

made all, clear after 3f, reduced lead halfway, shaken up and went clear again over 1f out, ran on well, easily

12/1

1st

8

(10)

24th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Fighter

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

made all, travelled strongly, joined from over 4f out, nudged along when went clear 2f out, ran on, comfortably

5/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.65

Form: 3-11 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Curragh maiden winner on heavy in April and not seen until he was fortunately awarded the Listed Vinnie Roe Stakes over 1m6f here last month; interesting in his first handicap with the possibility of more to come.
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2nd

1

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

19:37 Worcester

Chemistry

11st 9lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

On his third trainer and has rather chequered form but he won on hurdling debut at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) in May and ran to a similar level when runner-up under a penalty at Kelso later that month; struggled back on the Flat last time but that was in the Northumberland Vase and he's respected back in this sphere; tongue-tie and cheekpieces are added.

11/10

19th

2

(16)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

Chemistry

9st 12lb

J: Lewis Edmunds

T: Jennie Candlish

On his third trainer and has rather chequered form but well handicapped judged on best efforts, including his fourth at Southwell (2m, AW) in December off 7lb higher; first and second over hurdles for new yard this spring, with a never-dangerous ninth in the Chester Cup in between; worth a second look.

20/1

2nd

1

24th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:28 Kelso

Chemistry

11st 8lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

Useful handicapper on the Flat; made a winning hurdles debut at Sedgefield last month (2m1f, good), beating an odds-on shot who won next time, the pair well clear; penalised; the one to beat.

10/11

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £5.15

Form: 740-11

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner in Britain and has not taken a backward step since joining his current stable, winning a Bellewstown amateur race and grinding out a very game success in a premier handicap at Galway; well-drawn for a horse that will go forward, and despite top weight, he will be a tough nut to crack.
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3rd

1

(2)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Eagles Way

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: William Durkan

raced in third throughout, outpaced over 1f out, kept on, no match for first two

12/1

1st

3

(2)

2nd Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Eagles Way

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: William Durkan

made all

16/1

1st

6

(4)

4th Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 71y

20:20 Bellewstown

Eagles Way

11st 0lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: William Durkan

held up in midfield

9/4

10/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 5030-6 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Winner on the Flat but has developed into a better hurdler, culminating in his impressive success in last month's Galway Hurdle; has a big shout if he can transfer that form to the level.
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4th

3

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:45 Cork

Nurburgring

11st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose Flat, hurdles and chase winner; rated 144 over fences but just one win from six chase starts; pulled up on last chase start in the Galway Plate when the 6-1 favourite; again below best when beaten 24l back on the Flat latest; capable but others arrive in better form.

7/2

4th

3

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:45 Cork

Nurburgring

11st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose Flat, hurdles and chase winner; rated 144 over fences but just one win from six chase starts; pulled up on last chase start in the Galway Plate when the 6-1 favourite; again below best when beaten 24l back on the Flat latest; capable but others arrive in better form.

7/2

14

(15)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:22 Curragh

Nurburgring

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of seven for yard and the stable jockey rides; dual-purpose; pulled up when favourite in the Galway Plate on latest; neck second behind Ascending on last Flat start in the Ascot Stakes and 2lb better off with that rival now; blinkers replace cheekpieces; big chance.

12/1

12/1

Form: -81223

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Progressive form this year, winning a 1m2f handicap at Fairyhouse in May and performing above his mark when a close third in the Vinnie Roe Stakes awarded to Chemistry; needs to progress again to win this but that is far from impossible.
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4th

3

(3)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Barnso

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Markedly progressive overall when trained by Natalia Lupini in Northern Ireland, rounding it off with an always-prominent fourth of 16 at Royal Ascot 2025 (1m6f, good to firm; 2lb lower today); respectable show at Goodwood last summer, ten weeks before running poorly in the Cesarewitch when going beyond 1m6f for first time was not to blame; bit to prove on first run since.

25/1

3

(14)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Barnso

9st 4lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Alan King

Markedly progressive overall when trained by Natalia Lupini in Northern Ireland, rounding it off with an always-prominent fourth of 16 at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm); changed hands before a respectable show at Goodwood ten weeks ago; while going beyond 1m6f for the first time looks worth a go, it's hard to know whether it will help sufficiently to win this top handicap.

28/1

6th

6

(11)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:55 Goodwood

Barnso

9st 3lb

J: David Egan

T: Alan King

Markedly progressive overall trained by Natalia Lupini in Northern Ireland, rounding it off on last two outings with fourth of six in slowly run Listed race at Navan (1m6f, soft) in April and always-prominent fourth of 16 in handicap at Royal Ascot (1m6f, good to firm); changed hands since; respected.

16/1

Form: 3-2011

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly and comes here bang in form after winning a premier handicap at Dundalk and a 1m4f fillies' handicap at the Curragh; could still have more to offer and looks a leading player with the step up in trip a likely plus.
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4

(12)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ameerat Jumaira

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Effective in blinkers but surprising to see them back on after returning to form in new cheekpieces at Cork where she was third in a 1m4f Group 3; probably needs further now and was staying on when fourth in this race 12 months ago.

12/1

3rd

1

(9)

14th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:22 Cork

Ameerat Jumaira

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Steady improver last year for the Halford/Collins team, winning handicaps at Dundalk and Curragh; career-best on return when runner-up in C&D Listed in April (good) but well below that form twice since, latest in Munster Oaks here; first-time cheekpieces need to bring improvement to figure.

25/1

7th

1

(5)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:44 Cork

Ameerat Jumaira

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Jack W Davison

Steady improver last year, winning handicaps at Dundalk and Curragh up to this trip; career-best on return when runner-up to Bubble Gum in a Listed race over C&D but was then disappointing over 1m6f at Gowran (keen); needs more.

14/1

14/1

Form: 3/69-3

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced; won a Roscommon maiden for Paddy Twomey in 2022; ran very well on his stable debut when second in the amateur handicap at Galway despite racing too keen; one for the shortlist.
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1st

5

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Tramore

Spasiba

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: W P Mullins

Off since pulling up in a Grade 1 novice hurdle at Naas in January 2025; won a 1m2f Flat maiden at Roscommon in 2022 for Paddy Twomey and a Naas maiden hurdle in 2024; tough task given his absence.

7/1

5

5th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:55 Naas

Spasiba

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

didn't always jump with fluency, held up in rear

20/1

5

5th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 4f 0y

13:55 Naas

Spasiba

11st 12lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

didn't always jump with fluency, held up in rear

20/1

Form: 661710

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
First past the post three times this season, losing a race at Leopardstown before winning a Navan maiden and a Killarney handicap; well below her best at York last month; others preferred; 2lb wrong.
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5th

2

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 48y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Mo Ghille Mar

11st 12lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Useful on the Flat and was gaining third success over hurdles when taking 2m1f Down Royal handicap decisively; straight into handicap company over fences, inexperience a concern.

8/1

1st

9

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Mo Ghille Mar

11st 6lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Won off 4lb lower at Wexford in May (2m1f, gd-yld); has struggled off revised mark since and was beaten 13l on latest when fourth at Galway (16.5f, good); needs to find a bit more to score off this mark.

12/1

4th

11

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Mo Ghille Mar

10st 11lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Three Flat wins for Jessica Harrington and off the mark hurdling at eighth attempt in 2m1f Wexford handicap in May; runs since however have been modest, never counting on the flat here on Friday.

25/1

Form: -93309

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner and should have added to that tally at Epsom in May; well beaten in good handicaps last twice and others preferred.
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10

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:12 Downpatrick

Derry Lad

11st 0lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Record of 4-39 on the Flat; 0-4 over hurdles; runner-up in C&D handicap last October off 1lb higher; no win since 2023; went close on Flat last month when fifth in blanket finish at Leopardstown (1m7f) but no show at Naas last time.

7/1

12th

5

(9)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 0y

17:00 Naas

Derry Lad

9st 8lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Hasn't won since 2023 but the handicapper is relenting and he was only beaten 1l when fifth over 1m7f at Leopardstown last time; not beaten far over C&D in June off 4lb higher under this rider; in the mix.

15/2

5th

5

(9)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Derry Lad

11st 5lb

J: Mr Kenny Roussety

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Four-time winner on long losing run; shaped okay when fifth at Naas on penultimate, but didn't build on that when beaten 7l over 1m5f here on latest; needs more upped in trip.

11/1

10th
17 (14)
En Or

14/1

Form: 98-641

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Sixth career win when landing the 2m Tipperary Cup at Clonmel last week; much more needed but not underestimated.
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2nd

5

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 165y

13:07 Navan

En Or

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Useful Flat handicapper has been placed in three of his 10 starts over hurdles; 7-4 fav at Galway earlier this month, kept on well to be second of 20, running close to his mark; something similar may suffice and he'll enjoy the sound surface.

5/2

26

(22)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Leopardstown

En Or

8st 7lb

T: A J Martin

Six-time winner on the Flat; two poor runs this season; returned to form when second in a maiden hurdle at Galway earlier in the week; 3lb out of the handicap; third reserve.

20/1

Form: /134-0

Last run: 88 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Dual winner in France; touched off in a Killarney novice hurdle on his stable debut before being tailed off in the Ascot Stakes; not seen since; clearly better than that but very hard to assess and might just be best watched.
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13th

3

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

17:08 Killarney

My Lyka

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

midfield

40/1

13th

3

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 50y

17:08 Killarney

My Lyka

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

never better than midfield, weakened from 2 out

40/1

9

3rd Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:00 Leopardstown

My Lyka

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

midfield

10/1

16/1

Form: 00-393

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Former Swedish Leger winner; some big runs on the Flat for Closutton, especially a close third in the Irish Cesarewitch in 2022; decent efforts in premier handicaps this year at the Curragh and Killarney; each-way claims.
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15

(13)

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Lot Of Joy

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: W P Mullins

Last run on the Flat was at Leopardstown last September when she finished in the mid-division from a 3lb higher mark (1m5f, good); won a Listed mares' hurdle at Punchestown last November before being well beaten in three Graded hurdle starts; trainer may have a better prospect for this in Too Bossy For Us

14/1

4th

5

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

15:42 Punchestown

Lot Of Joy

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

towards rear, stayed on from last, never on terms

40/1

25/1

Form: 513-49 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
5lb lower when beating Comfort Zone in this race last year; not at her best in two runs this season at Gowran and York; others look more likely.
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17th

19

(2)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Satin

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Progressive in 2023 and well handicapped on best of that form; it's not been repeated and she finished last in her only two races (last August) on firmer than good; while there's renewed hope to be gained from the competitive displays on her last two outings, others look more potent as win prospects.

25/1

3rd

5

(1)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:23 Leopardstown

Satin

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Smart handicap form in 2023 included C&D win in premier handicap; below par during a light campaign last year but much more encouraging effort on second start this term when forcing pace in 1m4f Cork handicap 10 days ago, rallying well when beaten a neck; less negatives than some of these regarding trip and ground so could be the one to follow Kyprios home.

14/1

14/1

Form: 80-451

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Scored on her third run for the yard when readily landing a 1m4f handicap at Galway; 6lb rise not excessive although might need some luck in running from her inside draw.
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6

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:58 Sligo

Oriole

11st 7lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Mark Fahey

Not the most consistent on the Flat but useful on her day and three wins to her name, including over 1m4f at 2024 Galway festival; hurdling debut and has been off since November.

12/1

10th

5

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Oriole

9st 3lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Mark Fahey

Similar mark off which she won over 1m4f at Galway over a year ago but struggling to recapture that level of form, with last two runs very disappointing; this only her second run on the AW.

25/1

15th
5 (20)
Plontier

14/1

Form: 75362- D

Last run: 315 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Horse

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Ten-time winner in Europe and was a very easy winner of a Sligo maiden hurdle on his stable debut last month; intriguing runner here with the champion jockey booked.
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8th

14

(15)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Plontier

8st 12lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Terence O’Brien

Veteran's best run since joining this yard came when he was a 4.75l second in a 1m4f Tramore claimer back in July; modest form on the Flat and over hurdles since but rated 79 and place shout if runs to that mark.

9/2

3rd

14

1st Oct 2026

Good

2m 3f 145y

14:24 Clonmel

Plontier

10st 6lb

J: Danny Power

T: Terence O’Brien

Prolific Flat winner on the continent in his younger days; ex-Willie Mullins; won a maiden hurdle at Sligo in 2024; retains a rating of 119, which gives him a chance in theory; however, too many negatives attach to his chances at this stage.

10/1

12th

5

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 80y

15:10 Killarney

Plontier

11st 3lb

J: Danny Power

T: Terence O’Brien

Sligo maiden hurdle winner for Willie Mullins two years ago; three runs on the Flat for this stable have not revealed a huge amount; best watched.

33/1

Form: 720-21 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Two-time winner over hurdles and gained a third win on the Flat when winning the four-runner McEnery Cup at Gowran last month; consistent performer at a variety of trips and should run his race here.
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18th

14

(14)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Smooth Tom

11st 6lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Eight wins (four on Flat, four over hurdles); ended last season with a Curragh second behind Sirius; confidence dented by recent form over jumps.

25/1

4

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Cork

Smooth Tom

11st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Grand sort has won four hurdles, including two small-field contests here last year; returned with a spin over fences in May; 2m3f is the farthest he's gone, so stamina for 3m is the concern.

9/1

6th

10

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Smooth Tom

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Classy hurdler 4-11 in that sphere and rated 140; ground versatile; off since decent Flat run at the Curragh in October; returns with yard in form and his half-brother Royal Hollow has won for this stable over fences; could prove hard to beat if fit.

4/1

66/1

Form: 56-500

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner but nothing in two runs this season suggest he can contend here; 2lb wrong.
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12

(13)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Firstman

9st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Six wins include this event back in 2021; ran well in C&D handicap back in March but nothing since on turf; definite chance if reproducing March run here.

11/2

2

(12)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 180y

17:35 Down Royal

Firstman

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Began the season brightly but not sure what happened since; at least down markedly in grade after being not disgraced at Leopardstown and 4lb further in weights but not sure what to expect.

25/1

17th

20

(18)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Firstman

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Mrs C O’Leary

towards rear

66/1

Form: /52-17 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Readily accounted for No Niki No in a Down Royal fillies' handicap in July; below her best off 8lb higher in the Tipperary Cup last time and others preferred.
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18th

18

(23)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

New Year Honours

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

dwelt start, towards rear

25/1

7th

1

(3)

5th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 144y

18:45 Clonmel

New Year Honours

10st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

in touch with leaders

9/2

20/1

Form: 212/85

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Frustrating over hurdles, less so on the Flat; followed up a below-par effort at the Curragh with a fast finish when fifth to Eagle's Way at Galway; has the ability to get involved.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

25

(29)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:25 Curragh

Bialystok

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: W P Mullins

midfield

40/1

19th

9

(21)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Bialystok

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: W P Mullins

towards rear

20/1

5th

5

(11)

2nd Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Bialystok

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: W P Mullins

midfield

15/2

Form: 413/2-

Last run: 371 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Runner-up to Satin in this race off a 2lb lower mark; campaigned over hurdles since, most recently when a close third in a Listed race at Galway over 2m6f; respected here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

4

(3)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Leopardstown

Comfort Zone

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Placed in last year's Ascot Stakes and in the October Handicap at Naas; came back to form in style when winning the big amateur handicap over 2m at the Galway festival; favourite for a handicap hurdle later in the week, the run may have come too soon.

14/1

13th

7

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Comfort Zone

11st 3lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Came back to form in terrific style when winning the Connacht Hotel Flat Handicap over 2m on Monday here; hasn't run over hurdles since May 2025 but can be a big player with his confidence boosted.

5/1

1st

8

(20)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Comfort Zone

11st 9lb

J: Mr Derek O’Connor

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Most recent of his five wins was in a valuable 2m handicap at Naas in October 2024; ran poorly when well fancied for this race last year, others seem more dependable; one of three in the field for his owner, Derek O'Connor rides.

14/1

Form: 6/8522 C

Last run: 65 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Useful dual-purpose handicapper missed last year; has gradually refound form this term, runner-up in last two Flat starts and fair hurdling fifth last time; stays well and could go well; 2lb wrong.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

22nd Jul 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 89y

18:42 Ballinrobe

The Names Jock

11st 7lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Dual-purpose sort has failed to fire in either code in 2025; well beaten last two starts on the Flat and pulled up on last start over hurdles; hard to fancy on recent showings.

9/1

9

(9)

15th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:45 Killarney

The Names Jock

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Dual-purpose; has won four on the Flat but has been below his best since a decent run over C&D last August; well behind Ragmans Corner at Navan latest; tongue-tie and cheekpieces need to revive.

22/1

12

(16)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

The Names Jock

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Four-time Flat winner in former years and also won a maiden hurdle; tailed off on belated chase debut at Tramore eight days ago and recent Flat form leaves question marks now.

28/1

12/1

Form: 62-71 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Good hurdler, won the Imperial Cup at Sandown two years ago; has come back well after a layoff, winning a Ballinrobe maiden over this trip last time; 2lb wrong but could still have plenty to offer on the Flat.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

27th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Leopardstown

Suprise Package

11st 6lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

midfield, pulled up quickly after 5 out

12/1

2

27th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Leopardstown

Suprise Package

11st 6lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Peter Fahey

midfield, pulled up quickly after 5 out

12/1

4th

2

1st Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

15:10 Fairyhouse

Suprise Package

11st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Peter Fahey

Smart hurdles form in the early part of 2022, highlighted by Imperial Cup victory; sixth behind State Man in County Hurdle six days later; off for ten month after Cork win last year; 1m5f maiden winner at Ballinrobe in July; in rear in two Flat handicaps at Leopardstown in the autumn; hard to be confident.

20/1

24 (15)
Sixpack

Form: 211236

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
First reserve; up 11lb for winning two handicaps earlier in the summer; 5lb wrong and up against it.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

22nd Sep 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:05 Warwick

Sixpack

11st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: James Owen

Didn't jump well when a disappointing favourite at Fakenham (2m, good) last October on sole previous hurdle start; however, he's shown useful form when winning three times on the Flat this year and will be a serious force if able to transfer that ability to this code; trainer won this last year.

15/8

3rd

2

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:29 Newmarket (July)

Sixpack

9st 8lb

J: George Wood

T: James Owen

Three wins this season (1m4f-1m6f); bounced back from poor AW run when close second to Arqoob here (1m4f, good to firm) three weeks ago and might still have a bigger performance in him over this longer trip; respected.

7/2

2nd

3

(3)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:58 Newmarket (July)

Sixpack

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: James Owen

Has done well over 1m4f-1m6f on turf this term, winning three times from six starts; latest win came easily at this track (1m6f, good to firm) in June and he's 7lb higher today; tailing off so badly at Southwell four weeks ago may be offputting but he came last in 2025 in his only other AW race, so perhaps can spring back to life with today's return to turf.

6/1

Form: 40-076 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; useful dual-purpose performer at his best; this trip more suitable; 6lb wrong.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

12

15th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 3

16:00 Cheltenham

Belgoprince

11st 1lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

Close up when placed in two run-of-the-mill handicap hurdles this season (2m2f/2m) but he's 0-12 in this sphere now and his two Flat runs in September were disappointing; needs to raise his game.

10/1

Non-runners

No Niki No

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €68.80
Straight Forecast €37.05
Tricast €528.50
Trifecta €1230.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Chemistry

TOPSPEED:

Spasiba

SPOTLIGHT:

Comfort Zone

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Derry Lad

The Irish Sun:

Plontier