September 16 / 17.05 Laytown

17.05

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Gilna’s Cottage Inn Handicap

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Gilna’s Cottage Inn Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.40
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 306612

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Prospering over 1m since joining this yard; backed up Bellewstown win with Gowran second off her revised mark; may find 6f too sharp but the stable has a good record here.
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4th

14

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Punchestown

Cherry Pink

11st 5lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: William Durkan

Five-time Flat winner, most recently when adding a second AW win at Dundalk in November; brings a Flat rating of 64 to this sphere; others preferred.

15/1

1st

6

(8)

10th Oct 2025

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1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cherry Pink

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Three-time winner including on the sand at Laytown; didn't fire back there on penultimate and beaten 5l over C&D on latest; down 1lb but more needed.

12/1

5

(11)

19th Sep 2025

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1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cherry Pink

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Laytown winner in 2024 and got her head back in front on turf this year; unproven at this trip though and it was a low-key effort back at Laytown earlier this month.

20/1

14/1

  • Place: £6.20

Form: 387507

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over 5f at Down Royal last year; below that level this year, apart from when third at 33-1 over 6f at Fairyhouse in May; hard to fancy.
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8th

11

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Spirit Of Eagles

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Dowling

Beaten off 59 in handicaps on last three starts but did win her last start in claiming company at Fairyhouse in May (6f, good); this is a better race and a bit to find on the figures.

18/1

6th

4

(11)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Spirit Of Eagles

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Thomas Dowling

C&D winner in 2023 won for the second time in a 6f Fairyhouse claimer in May; raised 19lb for that win but has been solid in defeat since including over C&D; got no run at Fairyhouse last time; a player.

8/1

8th

11

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Spirit Of Eagles

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Dowling

Bridged a gap of almost three years between wins when landing a C&D claimer (good) in May; did well to take a 2l third of eight at Down Royal (5f, soft) last time after being raised 19lb for her claimer win; in great form and she has a chance if it continues.

8/1

OUR TIP

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 281113 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Reeled off three consecutive Chepstow wins (two over 5f, the other 6f) before Lingfield third back at 5f last time; winner of 13 races in all; good 3lb claimer aboard; leading chance if he adapts well to this surface.
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6th

6

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

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0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Just two of his 96 starts have been over 7f but he was placed over C&D in February; three Chepstow wins in the summer and he also ran well for third at Chelmsford when last seen five weeks ago; each-way shout.

8/1

6th

6

(5)

2nd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 5lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Just two of his 96 starts have been over 7f but he was placed over C&D in February; three Chepstow wins in the summer and he also ran well for third at Chelmsford when last seen five weeks ago; each-way shout.

8/1

3rd

3

(12)

26th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

17:25 Chelmsford (AW)

Mokaatil

9st 12lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Ian Williams

Rattled off a Chepstow hat-trick in the summer and showed better form when third in a C&D handicap this month; never threatened at Kempton 12 days ago and he has the widest stall to overcome here.

11/1

Form: 870740 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner; seldom at her best since the early part of last season, others have stronger credentials.
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14

(4)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Iva Batt

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: R K Watson

Last win was in 2022; inconsistent last year; last of 16 on last week's belated seasonal debut at the Curragh; 5lb out of the handicap then, should at least be more competitive in this lower grade.

33/1

16

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Iva Batt

8st 7lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: R K Watson

Lacks a recent run; inconsistent last season; last win was in 2022; 5lb out of the handicap; has a capable rider but up against it.

25/1

11th

12

(3)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Iva Batt

9st 4lb

J: Paula Muir

T: R K Watson

midfield, weakened 2f out

12/1

Form: 987453

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Sole victory came last year in a Gowran handicap when rated 70; downward trend since (now rated 59) but managed a couple of respectable handicap runs before third in a Gowran claimer last time; potentially interesting on stable debut.
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Verdict Starting price

7

(13)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Rumbled Again

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Not beaten far in a 7f claimer here last month; well beaten twice since over this trip; others preferred.

14/1

7th

7

(13)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Rumbled Again

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, outpaced over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

14/1

Form: 675890 D

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
First reserve; AW specialist who should be at home on the sand, modest 2024 form is a concern.
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10

(8)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

No Speed Limit

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Veteran can go well from the front but on a lengthy losing run since 2023 and he's 1-35 on turf; tough ask.

40/1

10

(8)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

No Speed Limit

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Veteran can go well from the front but on a lengthy losing run since 2023 and he's 1-35 on turf; tough ask.

40/1

9th

20

(4)

10th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Naas

No Speed Limit

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

raced far side

40/1

Form: 032240

Last run: 82 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
In rear over 5f at Naas in June; better judged on consistent Dundalk form, made the frame on six of his eight AW starts between January and April, highlighted by a 50-1 win over 5f.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(6)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Phils Dream

9st 3lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: John C McConnell

Irish raider; well down the field after starting slowly on turf in July but won 5f classified here on latest British start in March, despite racing too freely, and is also suited by 6f; big player if all goes to plan.

8/1

11th

13

(7)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Phils Dream

8st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: John C McConnell

Two-time AW winner is yet to score on turf (0-6); not disgraced over C&D (good) on latest and eased 5lb for that 4.25l defeat but more needed to gain first win on the grass.

10/1

8th

9

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Phils Dream

8st 12lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

Back to form the last twice at Wolverhampton over 5f, beaten a neck in a handicap off 46 then winning a class 6 classified stakes; 0-5 on turf though and yet to trouble the judge.

10/1

Form: 454506

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
A 29-race maiden has run respectably from time to time; suited by AW so could go well; absent since a fair sixth of 17 at Fairyhouse in June.
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5

(11)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:12 Tipperary

My Girl Sioux

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

In the form of her life, winning back-to-back handicaps last month, getting the better of Best Suggestion at Navan; beaten roughly 5l at the Curragh since off this revised mark though so needs to bounce back.

7/1

11

(8)

20th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Curragh

My Girl Sioux

9st 6lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Backed up Bellewstown win with a narrow Navan success for this 10lb claimer; aggregate 12lb rise may make it hard for her to reverse previous Naas form with Beano Power

8/1

4

(1)

13th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Navan

My Girl Sioux

9st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Gained a deserved second win in a 0-60 at Bellewstown (5f, good) earlier this month; hit with an 8lb rise and this is tougher, though rider's claim a help; should run her race but career best needed.

100/30

8/1

Form: /41-03

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Lacks a recent run but comes into the reckoning on her best Dundalk form; fourth in a claimer at this meeting last year; first time with tongue-tie.
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12th

8

(17)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Chummie

8st 12lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: T M Walsh

Probably found 6f too sharp at Laytown last time; previous C&D third gives her a chance; won off this minimum mark over C&D in November 2023.

8/1

12th

8

(17)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Chummie

8st 12lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: T M Walsh

Probably found 6f too sharp at Laytown last time; previous C&D third gives her a chance; won off this minimum mark over C&D in November 2023.

8/1

9th

7

(12)

16th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Laytown

Chummie

9st 13lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: T M Walsh

Lacks a recent run but comes into the reckoning on her best Dundalk form; fourth in a claimer at this meeting last year; first time with tongue-tie.

8/1

12/1

Form: 30-077 D

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
All of his six sprint wins have come on soft or worse ground; this surface may not suit.
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10th

9

(7)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Conversant

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf is 0-7 on the AW and fair bit to find on recent form; 7lb wrong.

20/1

10th

9

(7)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Conversant

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf is 0-7 on the AW and fair bit to find on recent form; 7lb wrong.

20/1

7th

9

(4)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Conversant

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf is 0-6 on the AW; out of form this year and a revival is needed; hard to make a case for on recent efforts.

40/1

Non-runners

Harriet Eagle, Jazzy Dancer, Sunset Nova

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Payout
Exacta €60.60
Straight Forecast €60.33
Tricast €289.50
Trifecta €426.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Rumbled Again

SPOTLIGHT:

Harriet Eagle

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Chummie

The Irish Sun:

Rumbled Again