17.10

T: Stephen Thorne

Infrequent winner but got it done over this trip at Cork and was strong-travelling second in this last year; luckless run when sixth over 1m here on Tuesday and the 'champ' takes over in the saddle.

6/1

3rd

14 (21)

Garfield Shadow

J: Billy Garritty

T: Richard Fahey

12/1

Place: £4.60

Form: -14013 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict

3yo with an excellent strike-rate; won a pair of 6f handicaps at Chester this year and love affair with the sharp track continued when only narrowly denied there last month, headed by two rivals on the line; only up 1lb but a stiff 7f might stretch his stamina.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 1 (7)	19th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 3	15:55 Newbury Garfield Shadow 10st 0lb J: Callum Rodriguez T: Hamad Al Jehani	Smart performer for Richard Fahey earlier in his career and has shown enough in three 6f handicaps since returning from a long absence to think he retains most of that ability, although he didn't obviously shape as if crying out for this return to 7f when fourth at Ascot last time.	14/1
4th 3 (4)	5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2	16:35 Ascot Garfield Shadow 9st 12lb J: Faleh Bughenaim T: Hamad Al Jehani	Won five of his ten starts for Richard Fahey, notably a local Group 3 in Qatar in November 2024; absent for 593 days prior to his second of six at Pontefract (6f, good) in July; struggled in the Stewards' Cup last time but he's edging down the weights and could still come good for this yard; ran well in his one visit to Ascot.	12/1
20th 11 (28)	1st Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 2	15:35 Goodwood Garfield Shadow 9st 5lb J: Harry Vigors T: Hamad Al Jehani	Won five of his ten starts for Richard Fahey, notably a local Group 3 in Qatar in November 2024; absent for 593 days and gelded prior to his stable debut at Pontefract (6f, good) last month, a race in which he was caught out wide but plugged on for second behind the thriving easy winner; clearly retains ability but this will demand much more.	40/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

1st

1

(7)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

10st 0lb

Smart performer for Richard Fahey earlier in his career and has shown enough in three 6f handicaps since returning from a long absence to think he retains most of that ability, although he didn't obviously shape as if crying out for this return to 7f when fourth at Ascot last time.

14/1

4th

3

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

9st 12lb

Won five of his ten starts for Richard Fahey, notably a local Group 3 in Qatar in November 2024; absent for 593 days prior to his second of six at Pontefract (6f, good) in July; struggled in the Stewards' Cup last time but he's edging down the weights and could still come good for this yard; ran well in his one visit to Ascot.

12/1

20th

11

(28)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

9st 5lb

Won five of his ten starts for Richard Fahey, notably a local Group 3 in Qatar in November 2024; absent for 593 days and gelded prior to his stable debut at Pontefract (6f, good) last month, a race in which he was caught out wide but plugged on for second behind the thriving easy winner; clearly retains ability but this will demand much more.

40/1

4th

11 (16)

Havana Blue

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

14/1

Form: 676512 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict

Found his way back to the winner's enclosure at Beverley (7.5f, good to firm) in June, his first success since joining the yard; still off a fair mark judged on peak form, he nearly made every post a winning one when second at Sandown latest, nabbed in the dying strides; won't get his own way out in front here.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 11 (10)	19th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y Class 2	14:30 Ayr Havana Blue 9st 7lb J: David Egan T: Julie Camacho	In top form with 6f wins on last two starts, at Newmarket and Ascot, but they were both on good to firm and it's rare to see him on ground slower than good; needs new skills today but this mark shouldn't be beyond him, despite being 2lb badly in under penalty.	8/1
1st 11 (12)	5th Sep 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 2	16:35 Ascot Havana Blue 9st 0lb J: Ryan Sexton T: Julie Camacho	He had finished second on three consecutive occasions (twice here over 7f) prior to his Newmarket win (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; a 5lb rise against stronger opposition may find him out.	8/1
1st 1 (8)	15th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y Class 4	14:10 Newmarket (July) Havana Blue 9st 12lb J: Ryan Sexton T: Julie Camacho	Campaigned mostly over 7f; on a two-year losing spell but he's finished runner-up on his last three outings, including when dropped back to 6f here (good to firm) last Friday; races from the same mark and this previous course winner looks sure to be involved.	3/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

8th

11

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

9st 7lb

In top form with 6f wins on last two starts, at Newmarket and Ascot, but they were both on good to firm and it's rare to see him on ground slower than good; needs new skills today but this mark shouldn't be beyond him, despite being 2lb badly in under penalty.

8/1

1st

11

(12)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

9st 0lb

He had finished second on three consecutive occasions (twice here over 7f) prior to his Newmarket win (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago; a 5lb rise against stronger opposition may find him out.

8/1

1st

1

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:10 Newmarket (July)

Havana Blue

9st 12lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Julie Camacho

Campaigned mostly over 7f; on a two-year losing spell but he's finished runner-up on his last three outings, including when dropped back to 6f here (good to firm) last Friday; races from the same mark and this previous course winner looks sure to be involved.

3/1

5th

6 (12)

Booyea

J: Robert Whearty

T: Thomas Gibney

22/1

Form: 9-1180 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict

Progressive in the summer, winning a 7f conditions race at Fairyhouse on return before following up in 7f Curragh premier handicap; hampered when sixth in the Galway Mile but disappointing in the Irish Cambridgeshire.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
13th 6 (2)	18th Oct 2026 Good 1m 0f 100y	15:12 Leopardstown Booyea 9st 9lb J: Nicola Burns T: Thomas Gibney	Latest of four wins was over two years ago; good second in a premier handicap at the Curragh in June, and fourth in the Irish Cambridgeshire was another fair effort; soft ground against him on latest, more expected of here.	8/1
5th 3 (2)	19th Sep 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 0y	14:06 Gowran Park Booyea 9st 8lb J: W J Lee T: Thomas Gibney	Grand handicapper, but marksman has had his measure for some time; best run this year was when second in premier handicap, under Lee, at the Curragh (1m) on Derby weekend and also creditable fourth in the Irish Cambridgeshire; slow start and never involved at Leopardstown last Saturday; might race prominently and could go well, but 7f is a bit sharp for him.	5/1
15th 16 (6)	12th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y	14:10 Leopardstown Booyea 8st 13lb J: Chris Hayes T: Thomas Gibney	Won a premier handicap at the Curragh in June 2024; has run some good races during his losing sequence, though the positive effect blinkers initially had might be wearing thin.	16/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

13th

6

(2)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

9st 9lb

Latest of four wins was over two years ago; good second in a premier handicap at the Curragh in June, and fourth in the Irish Cambridgeshire was another fair effort; soft ground against him on latest, more expected of here.

8/1

5th

3

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

9st 8lb

Grand handicapper, but marksman has had his measure for some time; best run this year was when second in premier handicap, under Lee, at the Curragh (1m) on Derby weekend and also creditable fourth in the Irish Cambridgeshire; slow start and never involved at Leopardstown last Saturday; might race prominently and could go well, but 7f is a bit sharp for him.

5/1

15th

16

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

8st 13lb

Won a premier handicap at the Curragh in June 2024; has run some good races during his losing sequence, though the positive effect blinkers initially had might be wearing thin.

16/1

6th

10 (9)

Blues Emperor

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J P Murtagh

25/1

Form: 056850

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict

Narrowly denied in the Irish Cambridgeshire last year but no show in that race when last seen, eased down by Wesley Joyce once his chance was gone; penultimate Galway Mile fifth off 4lb higher brings him into this at the weights; cheekpieces go back on with first-time tongue-tie.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 1 (9)	21st Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y	16:57 Fairyhouse Blues Emperor 10st 0lb J: Nathan Crosse T: William Harvey	Five-time winner for Johnny Murtagh and clearly not the horse he once was, but showed that he is potentially at a winning level when a close third in a 1m handicap at Cork two weeks ago; this might be his trip now and he is certainly respected.	8/1
3rd 3 (9)	9th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y	19:15 Cork Blues Emperor 9st 13lb J: Nathan Crosse T: William Harvey	Five wins for Johnny Murtagh; went close for this yard at the Curragh in April (7f, soft); below best in four starts since then; has tumbled in the ratings but will make limited appeal until showing signs of a revival.	25/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

7th

1

(9)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

10st 0lb

Five-time winner for Johnny Murtagh and clearly not the horse he once was, but showed that he is potentially at a winning level when a close third in a 1m handicap at Cork two weeks ago; this might be his trip now and he is certainly respected.

8/1

3rd

3

(9)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

9st 13lb

Five wins for Johnny Murtagh; went close for this yard at the Curragh in April (7f, soft); below best in four starts since then; has tumbled in the ratings but will make limited appeal until showing signs of a revival.

25/1

7th

3 (15)

Cerulean Bay

J: Colin Keane

T: David O’Meara

6/1

Form: 452111 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict

In terrific form at present, following up Haydock win in July (7f, soft) with a pair of 7f wins at Thirsk, value for more latest when beating the reopposing Cuban Tiger (2lb better off) by a neck; rates as the one to beat.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 1 (1)	26th Sep 2026 Soft 0m 7f 212y Class 2	13:35 Haydock Cerulean Bay 10st 0lb J: Daniel Tudhope T: David O’Meara	Added to fine Goodwood record when second of 18 in the Golden Mile off 1lb higher at the Glorious meeting; two below-par efforts have followed but the first was under a new rider in the Shergar Cup at Ascot and he was caught too far back at the York Ebor meeting since; considered.	6/1
12th 3 (9)	20th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 192y Class 2	15:00 York Cerulean Bay 9st 9lb J: Daniel Tudhope T: David O’Meara	Uncharacteristically below par at Ascot recently but was under a new rider in the Shergar Cup; he's run really well in defeat under Danny Tudhope in some hot handicaps this year and was second in this last season (good to firm); versatile ground-wise; could bounce back with a big performance.	16/1
9th 1 (9)	8th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 213y Class 2	16:30 Ascot Cerulean Bay 10st 1lb J: Jamie Melham T: David O’Meara	Finished second behind Ebt's Guard in this race 12 months ago when rated 14lb lower; he has earned his lofty rating since then, winning twice at Goodwood last autumn and recording a career-best RPR when second of 18 in the Golden Mile at Goodwood eight days ago; another big run anticipated.	11/2

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

5th

1

(1)

26th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 212y

Class 2

10st 0lb

Added to fine Goodwood record when second of 18 in the Golden Mile off 1lb higher at the Glorious meeting; two below-par efforts have followed but the first was under a new rider in the Shergar Cup at Ascot and he was caught too far back at the York Ebor meeting since; considered.

6/1

12th

3

(9)

20th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

9st 9lb

Uncharacteristically below par at Ascot recently but was under a new rider in the Shergar Cup; he's run really well in defeat under Danny Tudhope in some hot handicaps this year and was second in this last season (good to firm); versatile ground-wise; could bounce back with a big performance.

16/1

9th

1

(9)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 2

10st 1lb

Finished second behind Ebt's Guard in this race 12 months ago when rated 14lb lower; he has earned his lofty rating since then, winning twice at Goodwood last autumn and recording a career-best RPR when second of 18 in the Golden Mile at Goodwood eight days ago; another big run anticipated.

11/2

8th

18 (11)

Daamberdiplomat

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

33/1

Form: -34506

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

Curragh 2yo winner who started the year on the AW and had a luckless passage at Fairyhouse over this trip in July; slowly away last two starts and will have plenty of traffic to weave through despite being well treated.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 4 (7)	17th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y	19:45 Dundalk (AW) Daamberdiplomat 9st 7lb J: Ben Coen T: J P Murtagh	All wins have been at 6f on AW or a sound turf surface but encouraging attempt at today's trip in premier Leopardstown handicap last month, not quite getting home after racing keenly when under 4l off stablemate Rahmi; could go close here if settling better.	7/2
10 (4)	13th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y	14:50 Leopardstown Daamberdiplomat 8st 13lb J: Seamie Heffernan T: J P Murtagh	All wins have been at 6f on AW or a sound turf surface; obvious stamina concerns back to 7f on soft ground.	20/1
7th 2 (7)	15th Aug 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y	14:20 Dundalk (AW) Daamberdiplomat 9st 6lb J: Ben Coen T: J P Murtagh	Three-time C&D winner was recording second turf win when scoring in first-time cheekpieces at the Curragh in late June; ran no sort of race there last month in Scurry Handicap however; still respected.	9/2

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

1st

4

(7)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

9st 7lb

All wins have been at 6f on AW or a sound turf surface but encouraging attempt at today's trip in premier Leopardstown handicap last month, not quite getting home after racing keenly when under 4l off stablemate Rahmi; could go close here if settling better.

7/2

10

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

8st 13lb

All wins have been at 6f on AW or a sound turf surface; obvious stamina concerns back to 7f on soft ground.

20/1

7th

2

(7)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

9st 6lb

Three-time C&D winner was recording second turf win when scoring in first-time cheekpieces at the Curragh in late June; ran no sort of race there last month in Scurry Handicap however; still respected.

9/2

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9th

2 (6)

Atlantic Coast

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

12/1

Form: 1-7628 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict

Won the Group 3 Killavullan Stakes over C&D (heavy) last October and best run this year came when runner-up in Listed contest at the Curragh (1m, good) in June; folded tamely back up in grade at Goodwood last month; handicap debut from a tough mark.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 2 (6)	14th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y	17:10 Leopardstown Atlantic Coast 9st 13lb J: Dylan Browne McMonagle T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien	midfield	12/1
8th 2 (5)	2nd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 1	14:25 Goodwood Atlantic Coast 9st 3lb J: Dylan Browne McMonagle T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien	Won the Group 3 Killavullan Stakes at Leopardstown (7f, heavy) last October and ran best race of this year when Listed runner-up at the Curragh (1m, good) last time; however, he needs a bigger run now back up in grade.	16/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

9th

2

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

Atlantic Coast

9st 13lb

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield

12/1

8th

2

(5)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Atlantic Coast

9st 3lb

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won the Group 3 Killavullan Stakes at Leopardstown (7f, heavy) last October and ran best race of this year when Listed runner-up at the Curragh (1m, good) last time; however, he needs a bigger run now back up in grade.

16/1

10th

16 (5)

Kortez Bay

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

18/1

Form: 323105 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict

Took nine attempts to get off the mark in 7f maiden at Fairyhouse (good) in June; out of his depth in the Jersey Stakes later that month and again had a lot on his plate in Listed company at Cork last month; still 5lb above sole handicap start when second over 6f at Naas in May; others better treated.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 5 (3)	11th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y	14:55 Leopardstown Kortez Bay 9st 9lb J: Robbie Colgan T: Ms Sheila Lavery	led narrowly, headed and pressed leader after 1f, briefly led over 1f out, kept on final 110yds	10/1
2nd 5 (3)	11th May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y	14:55 Leopardstown Kortez Bay 9st 9lb J: Robbie Colgan T: Ms Sheila Lavery	led narrowly, headed and pressed leader after 1f, briefly led over 1f out, kept on final 110yds	10/1
4th 1 (7)	24th Apr 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 100y	17:32 Tipperary Kortez Bay 9st 11lb J: Gary Carroll T: Ms Sheila Lavery	Won twice last year including a 1m1f handicap at this track; later finished a fine fourth in a 1m2f Listed race; returned to action with a career-best effort under a big weight in the Irish Lincoln; this trip might be a bit short but is still a major player.	2/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

2nd

5

(3)

11th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

9st 9lb

led narrowly, headed and pressed leader after 1f, briefly led over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

10/1

2nd

5

(3)

11th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

9st 9lb

led narrowly, headed and pressed leader after 1f, briefly led over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

10/1

4th

1

(7)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 100y

9st 11lb

Won twice last year including a 1m1f handicap at this track; later finished a fine fourth in a 1m2f Listed race; returned to action with a career-best effort under a big weight in the Irish Lincoln; this trip might be a bit short but is still a major player.

2/1

11th

4 (13)

I Am Superman

J: James Ryan

T: M D O’Callaghan

8/1

Form: -15562 CD BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict

Eight-time winner including two Group events during a spell in Australia and landed a four-runner conditions event at Gowran (7f, soft) in May; struggled in Group company thereafter but built on encouraging Galway Ahonoora sixth when beaten a short-head at Gowran last month; effectively 5lb lower here factoring in the rider's claim; first-time cheekpieces added to usual tongue-tie.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 2 (5)	2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 0y	13:25 Curragh I Am Superman 9st 6lb J: Jamie Powell T: M D O’Callaghan	Eight-time winner but none since winning over this trip on soft at Gowran in May 2024; steadily regressing this year although some glimpses of form; vulnerable.	9/2
3rd 2 (5)	2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 0y	13:25 Curragh I Am Superman 9st 6lb J: Jamie Powell T: M D O’Callaghan	Eight-time winner but none since winning over this trip on soft at Gowran in May 2024; steadily regressing this year although some glimpses of form; vulnerable.	9/2
3rd 2 (5)	2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 0y	13:25 Curragh I Am Superman 9st 6lb J: Jamie Powell T: M D O’Callaghan	Eight-time winner but none since winning over this trip on soft at Gowran in May 2024; steadily regressing this year although some glimpses of form; vulnerable.	9/2

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

3rd

2

(5)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

9st 6lb

Eight-time winner but none since winning over this trip on soft at Gowran in May 2024; steadily regressing this year although some glimpses of form; vulnerable.

9/2

3rd

2

(5)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

9st 6lb

Eight-time winner but none since winning over this trip on soft at Gowran in May 2024; steadily regressing this year although some glimpses of form; vulnerable.

9/2

3rd

2

(5)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

9st 6lb

Eight-time winner but none since winning over this trip on soft at Gowran in May 2024; steadily regressing this year although some glimpses of form; vulnerable.

9/2

12th

5 (7)

Rahmi

J: Danny Sheehy

T: J P Murtagh

9/1

Form: 020732 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict

Curragh premier handicap winner over 1m last year; second in Cork premier handicap in May and bounced back to his best when third in Curragh handicap over inadequate 6.3f in July; traded at 1-100 in-running on Betfair when throwing the race away in the Racing League at Chepstow when last seen; can go well.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 3 (1)	26th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 0y	15:45 Curragh Rahmi 9st 5lb J: Rory Mulligan T: J P Murtagh	Never figured at Leopardstown in a handicap he won 12 months earlier; that was underwhelming, as was his previous run here when slowly away, but too well handicapped to put a line through him.	8/1
12th 10 (21)	12th Sep 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y	14:10 Leopardstown Rahmi 9st 6lb J: Seamie Heffernan T: J P Murtagh	Out in box 21 but was drawn in 16 when winning this 12 months ago off 10lb higher; comes with risks, given that he was again slowly away last time at the Curragh, but has a similar chance to Benevento on their previous 1-2 at Gowran; has to be of interest.	9/1
6th 4 (4)	29th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y	16:15 Curragh Rahmi 9st 6lb J: Rory Mulligan T: J P Murtagh	C&D winner last won when taking a valuable 7f Leopardstown handicap last September off 103; some decent runs in defeat since including in a Gowran conditions race last time; down to a workable mark so considered.	14/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

9th

3

(1)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

9st 5lb

Never figured at Leopardstown in a handicap he won 12 months earlier; that was underwhelming, as was his previous run here when slowly away, but too well handicapped to put a line through him.

8/1

12th

10

(21)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 6lb

Out in box 21 but was drawn in 16 when winning this 12 months ago off 10lb higher; comes with risks, given that he was again slowly away last time at the Curragh, but has a similar chance to Benevento on their previous 1-2 at Gowran; has to be of interest.

9/1

6th

4

(4)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

9st 6lb

C&D winner last won when taking a valuable 7f Leopardstown handicap last September off 103; some decent runs in defeat since including in a Gowran conditions race last time; down to a workable mark so considered.

14/1

13th

9 (10)

Cuban Tiger

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

7/1

Form: 750532

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict

Dual AW winner earlier in the year, the second a 1m Listed event at Newcastle; some good form since going handicapping on turf, third at Goodwood before only finding Cerulean Bay too good at Thirsk; 2lb swing in the weights with that rival here but he will do well to reverse the form.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 6 (2)	4th Nov 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 2	13:50 Kempton (AW) Cuban Tiger 9st 3lb J: Clifford Lee T: K R Burke	led, increased tempo 3f out, headed 1f out, weakened final 110yds	11/2
6 (2)	4th Nov 2024 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 2	13:50 Kempton (AW) Cuban Tiger 9st 3lb J: Clifford Lee T: K R Burke	Won two of his first three starts (second to the subsequent 2000 Guineas winner in between the wins); some fair races on turf this summer and could prove well handicapped back on AW.	11/2
13th 9 (10)	14th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y	17:10 Leopardstown Cuban Tiger 9st 5lb J: Clifford Lee T: K R Burke	prominent	7/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

3rd

6

(2)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

9st 3lb

led, increased tempo 3f out, headed 1f out, weakened final 110yds

11/2

6

(2)

4th Nov 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

9st 3lb

Won two of his first three starts (second to the subsequent 2000 Guineas winner in between the wins); some fair races on turf this summer and could prove well handicapped back on AW.

11/2

13th

9

(10)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 5lb

prominent

7/1

14th

8 (17)

7/1

Form: 6-0102 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict

Seven-time winner won over this trip for the first time at the Curragh in May; wasn't as good there back at 6f in July but ran a cracker in first-time cheekpieces when second in the Ahonoora at the Galway festival after having a very wide passage from a tricky draw; surprisingly headgear left off today.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
12th 1 (11)	22nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y	15:12 Naas Hurricane Ivor 10st 0lb J: Scott McCullagh T: Mrs John Harrington	Won this race at a big price last year; will again be a surprise if he prevails; stable appears to have a better chance with Collecting Coin.	20/1
5 (7)	27th Sep 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 0y	15:10 Curragh Hurricane Ivor 9st 7lb J: Shane Foley T: Mrs John Harrington	Eight wins including once over C&D; some fine runs in defeat since winning at Naas on return this term; probably found the ground a bit quick at Leopardstown last time; is better here too but rain would help.	8/1
6 (6)	13th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y	14:50 Leopardstown Hurricane Ivor 9st 5lb J: Shane Foley T: Mrs John Harrington	Fine stalwart has won eight races, including seasonal return at Naas in March (7f, soft-to-heavy); below best of late but reduced mark now and soft ground so could improve on recent form.	10/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

12th

1

(11)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:12 Naas

10st 0lb

J: Scott McCullagh

Won this race at a big price last year; will again be a surprise if he prevails; stable appears to have a better chance with Collecting Coin.

20/1

5

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

9st 7lb

Eight wins including once over C&D; some fine runs in defeat since winning at Naas on return this term; probably found the ground a bit quick at Leopardstown last time; is better here too but rain would help.

8/1

6

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

9st 5lb

Fine stalwart has won eight races, including seasonal return at Naas in March (7f, soft-to-heavy); below best of late but reduced mark now and soft ground so could improve on recent form.

10/1

15th

17 (1)

Old Faithful

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

20/1

Form: 110209

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict

Won a Navan premier handicap and a 1m1f handicap around here; came up short in big handicaps at Royal Ascot and the Galway festival but was there with a chance at furlong pole in the Irish Cambridgeshire last time, unable to quicken late on; Ryan Moore takes over but probably wants further.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 1 (1)	13th Oct 2024 Yielding 1m 2f 84y	17:10 Naas Old Faithful 10st 0lb J: Wayne Lordan T: A P O’Brien	soon prominent on inner	7/2
15th 17 (1)	14th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y	17:10 Leopardstown Old Faithful 9st 0lb J: Ryan Moore T: A P O’Brien	midfield	20/1
9th 16 (15)	31st Aug 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y	16:35 Curragh Old Faithful 8st 8lb J: Wayne Lordan T: A P O’Brien	midfield	25/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

5th

1

(1)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

10st 0lb

soon prominent on inner

7/2

15th

17

(1)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 0lb

midfield

20/1

9th

16

(15)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

8st 8lb

midfield

25/1

16th

13 (14)

J: Tom Marquand

16/1

Form: 765157 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict

Wasn't beaten far in valuable handicaps at 1m and 7f in June; hit top form when making all in a 7f Listed race at Galway, beating rivals who were mostly rated higher than her; went up 11lb for that and ran a big race in a valuable York handicap; disappointing in Tipperary Group 3 since but Tom Marquand is an eyecatching booking and cheekpieces are reached for.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
16th 13 (14)	14th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y	17:10 Leopardstown Raknah 9st 3lb J: Tom Marquand T: Mrs John Harrington	prominent, pressed leader after 1f	16/1
7th 6 (7)	1st Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 110y	15:30 Tipperary Raknah 9st 3lb J: Shane Foley T: Mrs John Harrington	raced in third behind clear leader, brief headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out	8/1
5th 7 (7)	22nd Aug 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y Class 2	17:20 York Raknah 9st 0lb J: Billy Loughnane T: Mrs John Harrington	Not far away in valuable handicaps at 1m and 7f in June, including on good to firm, but she excelled herself when making all in a Listed race at Galway (7f, yielding) latest when nearly all her rivals were higher rated; has taken a steep rise in the weights since and this will ask for more.	14/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

16th

13

(14)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

prominent, pressed leader after 1f

16/1

7th

6

(7)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 110y

15:30 Tipperary

9st 3lb

raced in third behind clear leader, brief headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

8/1

5th

7

(7)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

Not far away in valuable handicaps at 1m and 7f in June, including on good to firm, but she excelled herself when making all in a Listed race at Galway (7f, yielding) latest when nearly all her rivals were higher rated; has taken a steep rise in the weights since and this will ask for more.

14/1

17th

12 (4)

Physique

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Micky Fenton

28/1

Form: 392210 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Took advantage of a low draw when making all to win the Ahonoora at the Galway festival (7f, heavy) last month, with several of today's rivals behind; ran far too freely and didn't handle the track when disappointing at Chester since and will get plenty of competition for the lead.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9 (1)	5th Oct 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y Class 3	15:50 Pontefract Physique 9st 4lb J: Grace McEntee T: Micky Fenton	Comfortable win in a 7f handicap at Newmarket (made all) in June off a 5lb lower mark; not so good since but he is well drawn for this return to 6f; considered.	9/1
10th 1 (1)	23rd Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4	19:30 Kempton (AW) Physique 9st 12lb J: Grace McEntee T: Micky Fenton	Three-time turf winner but he's had only three runs on the AW, the most recent coming when a respectable fourth of 13 over this C&D last time; still 7lb higher than for June's Newmarket success but he has each-way claims.	10/1
4th 4 (6)	4th Sep 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 4	19:24 Kempton (AW) Physique 9st 9lb J: Grace McEntee T: Micky Fenton	Dictated the pace and ran out an easy winner in a 7f handicap at Newmarket in June; well held twice since and he looks high in the weights.	16/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

9

(1)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

9st 4lb

Comfortable win in a 7f handicap at Newmarket (made all) in June off a 5lb lower mark; not so good since but he is well drawn for this return to 6f; considered.

9/1

10th

1

(1)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

9st 12lb

Three-time turf winner but he's had only three runs on the AW, the most recent coming when a respectable fourth of 13 over this C&D last time; still 7lb higher than for June's Newmarket success but he has each-way claims.

10/1

4th

4

(6)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

9st 9lb

Dictated the pace and ran out an easy winner in a 7f handicap at Newmarket in June; well held twice since and he looks high in the weights.

16/1

19 (8)

Verhoyen

T: M C Grassick

Form: 002319 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

First reserve; won well at Fairyhouse (7f, good) in July and he had excuses for a below par effort at Roscommon (doesn't enjoy the mud); player if the ground keeps drying.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 4 (1)	10th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 6f 0y	17:14 Laytown Verhoyen 10st 6lb J: W J Lee T: M C Grassick	Veteran is an eight-time winner (1-6 on AW), the last of those at Fairyhouse in 2024; ran a good race from a wide draw at that venue on penultimate but not as good at Limerick since; handicapped to go close if running to his ability.	10/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

1st

4

(1)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

10st 6lb

Veteran is an eight-time winner (1-6 on AW), the last of those at Fairyhouse in 2024; ran a good race from a wide draw at that venue on penultimate but not as good at Limerick since; handicapped to go close if running to his ability.

10/1

20 (2)

Current Option

Form: 015080 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

Second reserve; won a 7f handicap at Fairyhouse in June but nowhere near that level in three subsequent starts; has winning C&D form but looks up against it.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 3 (6)	10th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y	17:00 Dundalk (AW) Current Option 10st 0lb J: Darragh O’Sullivan T: Adrian McGuinness	took keen hold, prominent, joined leader over 4f out, led under 3f out, headed over 1f out, lost second when lost action inside final 110yds, eased towards finish, looked to go wrong	3/1
4th 3 (6)	10th Jan 2025 Standard 0m 7f 0y	17:00 Dundalk (AW) Current Option 10st 0lb J: Darragh O’Sullivan T: Adrian McGuinness	took keen hold, prominent, joined leader over 4f out, led under 3f out, headed over 1f out, lost second when lost action inside final 110yds, eased towards finish, looked to go wrong	3/1
2nd 9 (9)	18th Dec 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y	17:25 Dundalk (AW) Current Option 8st 8lb J: Jamie Powell T: Adrian McGuinness	Once very useful sort with eight turf wins but is yet to win on AW; fine effort from the front over inadequate 6f (rider dropped whip) here last Friday and one to consider back at his optimum trip and rider's valuable claim.	13/2

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

4th

3

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Current Option

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

took keen hold, prominent, joined leader over 4f out, led under 3f out, headed over 1f out, lost second when lost action inside final 110yds, eased towards finish, looked to go wrong

3/1

4th

3

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Current Option

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

took keen hold, prominent, joined leader over 4f out, led under 3f out, headed over 1f out, lost second when lost action inside final 110yds, eased towards finish, looked to go wrong

3/1

2nd

9

(9)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

8st 8lb

Once very useful sort with eight turf wins but is yet to win on AW; fine effort from the front over inadequate 6f (rider dropped whip) here last Friday and one to consider back at his optimum trip and rider's valuable claim.

13/2

21 (19)

Exquisite Acclaim

Form: 176581 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict

Third reserve; multiple AW winner at Dundalk and only narowly gained first turf win last time at Gowran last month; looks up against it in this company but mark remains unaltered.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 8 (4)	16th Oct 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y	19:30 Dundalk (AW) Exquisite Acclaim 9st 6lb J: Adam Caffrey T: Adrian McGuinness	Eight wins on this surface and returned to his best when just overhauled late in a C&D handicap last week; leading contender.	5/1
4th 8 (3)	22nd Sep 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 0y	16:41 Listowel Exquisite Acclaim 9st 1lb J: Conor Cusack T: Adrian McGuinness	One of three runners for his yard; all bar one of his nine wins have come on sand, including the Laytown race in which he was third 12 days ago (beaten just under 5l); wears new headgear combination; others appeal more.	14/1
3rd 11 (11)	10th Sep 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y	19:20 Laytown Exquisite Acclaim 11st 9lb T: Adrian McGuinness	First reserve; won off 7lb higher at Dundalk (7f) in January, his eighth AW win; is 3lb lower than when winning this race last year and didn't run too badly over 1m at Navan on latest; could be a danger to all if getting a run.

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

5th

8

(4)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

9st 6lb

Eight wins on this surface and returned to his best when just overhauled late in a C&D handicap last week; leading contender.

5/1

4th

8

(3)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

9st 1lb

One of three runners for his yard; all bar one of his nine wins have come on sand, including the Laytown race in which he was third 12 days ago (beaten just under 5l); wears new headgear combination; others appeal more.

14/1

3rd

11

(11)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Laytown

Exquisite Acclaim

11st 9lb