July 27 / 20.20 Galway

20.20

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Runners: 23 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 45959-

Last run: 284 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Useful AW performer; yet to show the same level of form on turf; struggling in Britain when last seen and good chance he'll need this on return from 9 month's absence on yard debut; first-time tongue-tie on and first attempt at 2m.
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5th

3

23rd Oct 2022

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

13:15 Limerick

Great Esteem

11st 12lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: E McNamara

took keen hold, midfield, not fluent 3rd, headway and prominent after 3 out, ridden and outpaced when mistake 2 out, weakened approaching last

20/1

Form: 226-73

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Consistent in Britain but sole win came over 1m2f at Sandown (good); back to form at Killarney 15 days ago when strong-finishing third over this trip, having been denied a clear run; just 2lb higher here and Keane booked; big player.
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3rd

1

28th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Cozone

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Bounced back with a bang when easily winning at Downpatrick (2m6f, yielding to soft) off career-low mark on return in March; failed to back that up from 10lb higher at Down Royal but remains fairly treated on pick of old form.

7/1

6th

1

12th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:35 Down Royal

Cozone

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Bounced back to form with a bang at Downpatrick (2m6f, yielding to soft) when defeating runner-up Coppola by 7.5l off a career low mark; hefty 10lb hit for that, but this three-time hurdles winner has won off a mark of 106 before; big player.

15/4

Form: /8/10/ D

Last run: 661 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Decent dual-purpose sort won over this trip at Limerick in 2020; ended latest jumps campaign on a disappointing note but not to be discounted back after a break (has run well fresh).
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12th

4

16th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 5f 82y

Class 3

14:25 Wincanton

Poseidon

11st 12lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: David Pipe

Well beaten on first two starts for David Pipe and was just a respectable sixth at Newbury (2m4f, good) last month; continues to slip down the weights but has more to prove than several of these.

20/1

6th

4

4th Mar 2023

Good

2m 4f 118y

Class 3

14:10 Newbury

Poseidon

11st 10lb

J: Fergus Gillard

T: David Pipe

Won Taunton seller on final start for Gordon Elliott but out of his depth in 2m handicaps for new yard and has some stamina queries on form at about this trip nearly two years ago; reservations for now; tongue-tie added.

40/1

6th

2

21st Feb 2023

Good

2m 0f 104y

Class 2

15:30 Taunton

Poseidon

11st 12lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Easily won a C&D seller (good) in December on final run for Gordon Elliott and it was a competitive handicap at Sandown (2m, soft) in which he was tailed off on last month's stable debut; back on better ground but it's hard to be overly confident after last time.

11/1

Form: 239/00

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Fast-ground Flat winner in Britain with Andrew Balding although recent Curragh efforts well below best; now tried blinkered and upped in trip.
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3rd

2

20th Aug 2022

Yielding

2m 6f 80y

15:20 Killarney

Berkshire Royal

11st 6lb

J: Jack Foley

T: W P Mullins

prominent, not fluent 3 out, soon edged right and bumped rival then pushed along, made challenge 2 out, ridden but no extra when squeezed out approaching last

11/1

6th

7

(1)

13th Aug 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Berkshire Royal

9st 3lb

J: Jake Coen

T: W P Mullins

prominent, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

20/1

Form: 14159- D

Last run: 271 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Wins in Britain included twice at this trip; returned from a break to win Listowel maiden hurdle last month and similar level of form when third in Roscommon novice; seems to have fair share of weight back on the level.
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9th

9

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Desert Friend

9st 4lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Veteran has done a bit of everything and recorded his ninth win when easily scoring over 1m6f at Sligo last time (yielding to soft), benefitting from a truly-run race; up 8lb but in the mix.

9/2

1st

8

(12)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Desert Friend

9st 8lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Veteran has done a bit of everything and recorded his eighth win when scoring over 2m on AW in March; poor run at Bellewstown last time but that was only a day after being placed at Dundalk; goes well at Ballinrobe and this track isn't dissimilar.

10/1

Form: 7038-2

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Now 0-8 on the Flat but career-best on seasonal return over this trip at Killarney in May when staying-on second; one to consider.
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5th

2

(3)

23rd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 100y

19:15 Gowran Park

Away To Sea

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Several good efforts at Killarney in 2021 and 2022, including second place in a 1m6f premier handicap; also ran well at over 2m1f at that venue on the first of two starts last season; not seen since unplaced run at Listowel last June; could be one for Killarney next month.

6/1

5th

2

(3)

23rd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 100y

19:15 Gowran Park

Away To Sea

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Several good efforts at Killarney in 2021 and 2022, including second place in a 1m6f premier handicap; also ran well at over 2m1f at that venue on the first of two starts last season; not seen since unplaced run at Listowel last June; could be one for Killarney next month.

6/1

7th

1

(3)

4th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 40y

15:07 Listowel

Away To Sea

10st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

took keen hold, prominent, soon in touch with leaders

13/2

Form: 6238- BF

Last run: 269 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Talented juvenile hurdler but struggled in second season in handicap company last campaign; some promise in limited Flat campaign last year (including at 2m) but held on sole handicap attempt; lacks a recent run.
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8

2nd May 2026

Yielding

3m 7f 68y

15:05 Punchestown

Duffle Coat

10st 13lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Sole win over fences came in 3m Mayo National in 2024 on good ground; good second in Galway Plate that summer but last year's form was poor; pulled up after never counting on return from long absence in Irish National; hard to be confident in although has ground to suit.

20/1

9th

11

24th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 180y

16:23 Listowel

Duffle Coat

11st 0lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

1-17 over fences; out of form since second in last season's Galway Plate; failed to feature in this year's edition; trainer has stronger candidates.

33/1

Form: 1014-5 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Last year's winner of this race (off 63) who went on to win at Bellewstown; encouraging seasonal return at Killarney but needs to improve a bit to reverse that form with Cozone.
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1

7th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

19:42 Southwell

No Thanks

12st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Three-time Flat winner (at up to 2m) and he won two handicap hurdles in Ireland, in 2021 and last August; was running just okay on the AW when last seen but Fergal O'Brien might get his competitive juices flowing again.

10/1

1

7th May 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

19:42 Southwell

No Thanks

12st 2lb

J: Jack Hogan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Three-time Flat winner (at up to 2m) and he won two handicap hurdles in Ireland, in 2021 and last August; was running just okay on the AW when last seen but Fergal O'Brien might get his competitive juices flowing again.

10/1

7th

13

(3)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

No Thanks

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Matthew J Smith

Dual winner over 2m on turf is 0-7 on AW, most recently never counting over inadequate 1m2f last month; reduced mark and longer trip play to his strengths so don't rule out.

12/1

Form: 921/82 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2020 and comes here on the back of a good Curragh second to a stablemate/favourite last month when tried in blinkers, not looking the most straightforward; just 1lb higher here and has his chance, easier ground probably to suit.
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14th

21

26th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

16:45 Galway

Dark Voyager

11st 13lb

T: Aidan Melia

didn't always jump with fluency, midfield, lost position when pushed along after 9th

9th

9

(2)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Navan

Dark Voyager

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Aidan Melia

held up in rear

16/1

8th

16

4th Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 40y

16:45 Gowran Park

Dark Voyager

11st 0lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Aidan Melia

Returned to some sort of form on her debut for this trainer when a solid fourth in a 2m2f handicap hurdle at Downpatrick last month; more needed but well-handicapped if coming back to form.

14/1

Form: 5129-9

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Stable debut and comeback run at Navan was tame enough and of limited appeal off this mark.
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6th

2

(9)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Jawhary

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Down the field on turf last time but had been running well here and should still be on a competitive mark; on the shortlist.

3/1

10th

2

(13)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Jawhary

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Having a good time of it of late on the AW, recording a third win there last month off 55; balance of turf form is on decent ground so could struggle in these conditions.

10/1

1st

6

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jawhary

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual course winner (1m4f) during the winter; beaten only 1.5l over C&D off 54 last month before runner-up here over 1m4f on latest; looks sure to give his running once again; shortlisted.

7/4

Form: 135230

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Below-par Curragh run was out of character, much more like it when second in novice hurdle here on Monday; one to consider although unproven over this far.
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2

19th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 169y

Class 4

15:20 Ludlow

Razdan

11st 13lb

J: James Best

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Very capable on the Flat and he won his last start in this sphere when landing a Downpatrick maiden hurdle (2m3f, good) in April 2024; patchy form in nine starts on the Flat since and he refused to race on both outings when last seen in October; stable debut.

14/1

4

(2)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:00 Leopardstown

Razdan

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Chris Timmons

Tardy starts have been a common theme this season but he took even more drastic action at the Curragh last time when refusing to race; generally poor efforts this year but he finished a close third behind subsequent Ascot Stakes winner Ascending at Cork in May (1m4f, good); risky proposition.

25/1

5

(14)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Curragh

Razdan

9st 8lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Chris Timmons

Tardy starts have been a recurring theme for this C&D winner (heavy); very slowly away again on latest at Down Royal (1m5f, yielding); can't afford to miss the break badly at this trip; capable but risky; cheekpieces left off.

25/1

Form: 5378-1

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Ran well on a couple of occasions here last year and returned from 84-day break in fine fettle to win at Leopardstown 13 days ago, seeing out 1m5f trip strongly; up 6lb for that but clearly in great shape and should go well.
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8th

5

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

15:55 Clonmel

La Hacienda

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Decent Flat sort got off the mark over hurdles at Sligo in July; not as good since and needs to find more off an unchanged mark.

11/1

6

22nd Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

15:00 Listowel

La Hacienda

11st 8lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Struggled in big amateur Flat handicap at the Galway festival; showed decent over hurdles during the summer, highlighted by a wide-margin win over 2m4f at Sligo; faded into fourth on the run-in when favourite for 2m4f Killarney event.

9/1

Form: /774-5 CD

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won this in 2020, only seventh in the race last year; didn't jump well but ran well in the circumstances over fences latest; not one to rule out although this wide draw is a negative.
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14

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

4m 1f 11y

15:40 Punchestown

Walking On Glass

11st 7lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Dual-purpose sort; 4-38 over jumps, 4-30 on Flat; 66-1 when in rear throughout in the race won by Desertmore House here in November.

66/1

4

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 22y

16:36 Punchestown

Walking On Glass

11st 12lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Dual-purpose; 3-27 over hurdles but without a win in this sphere since October 2022; beaten 7.5l over C&D off this mark in June; four modest efforts on the Flat since; others preferred.

14/1

Form: -62504

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Remains a maiden under both codes but some decent runs this summer, including when fifth at the Curragh (Dark Voyager second); blinkers tried on latest now discarded; needs to improve to feature in a major way.
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10

(11)

3rd May 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Scenic Look

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Adrian Murray

Fit from hurdling; stays well on the Flat but out of her depth in a race of this standard with an official rating of 76.

66/1

4th

1

21st Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 3f 50y

16:35 Kilbeggan

Scenic Look

12st 2lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Adrian Murray

midfield

9/2

13

10th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Scenic Look

11st 0lb

J: L P Dempsey

T: Adrian Murray

2m Flat winner finished off well in 2m mares' event at Limerick last time; probably would prefer a bit further but if they go hard it will help.

16/1

Form: 820-90

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Down the field in this race last year when rated 78; two runs this year don't inspire confidence and blinkers now replace cheekpieces.
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9

21st Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

16:40 Perth

Coventry

10st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Lisa Harrison

Unable to justify prominence in the betting when well beaten at Kelso (2m5f, good) this month and remains without a win since 2021; others have much more appealing profiles.

20/1

12

24th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 4

15:08 Perth

Coventry

10st 5lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lisa Harrison

Soundly beaten over 3m here this month and remains without a win since Irish maiden success in 2021; continues to slide down the weights and may benefit from this drop back in trip but still makes only limited appeal.

20/1

Form: /6354-

Last run: 435 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner in Britain who has been campaigned exclusively over hurdles by current yard; absent since February and doesn't appear one of the leading contender from trainer's six runners.
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6th

13

11th Oct 2022

Good

2m 7f 70y

16:40 Punchestown

Endlessly

10st 6lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Matthew J Smith

towards rear early, midfield halfway, in touch with leaders when ridden after 2 out, weakened before last

20/1

9th

17

19th Sep 2022

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:35 Listowel

Endlessly

11st 2lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: Matthew J Smith

midfield, in touch with leaders on inner when not fluent 6th, lost position when pushed along before 2 out, ridden and no extra after 2 out

16/1

6

17th Aug 2022

Good

2m 4f 141y

19:30 Sligo

Endlessly

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Matthew J Smith

Unsuccessful over hurdles since joining this yard prior to a low-key return to the Flat at Galway; others preferred.

10/1

Form: 33108- D

Last run: 290 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner on AW (including at 2m) in Britain for James Ferguson; having been bought for only 4,000gns at Tattersalls Horses In Training Sale, made immediate profit on that investment when landing Killarney maiden on stable debut 13 days ago; interesting back on the Flat off a fair mark.
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1

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

15:20 Thurles

Arabian King

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

AW winner whose sole hurdles success came in 2m4f Killarney maiden in 2022; didn't quite stay the 3m last few runs but drop back in trip should suit and he's there with every chance.

8/1

1

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 48y

15:20 Thurles

Arabian King

12st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

AW winner whose sole hurdles success came in 2m4f Killarney maiden in 2022; didn't quite stay the 3m last few runs but drop back in trip should suit and he's there with every chance.

8/1

6th

9

12th Nov 2024

Good

2m 7f 110y

13:07 Fairyhouse

Arabian King

11st 1lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Cian Collins

AW winner whose sole hurdles success came in 2m4f Killarney maiden in 2022; didn't look to quite stay when fourth over C&D last month but that was a step in the right direction and cheekpieces now tried.

8/1

Form: 0842-1 D

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Rolled back the years to record first Flat win in five years when getting up in the final strides at Roscommon in May over a trip (1m4f) short of his best (form franked since by the runner-up); 3lb rise still leaves him on a nice mark; likes an ease so wouldn't too much drying of the ground.
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8th

6

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Lord Erskine

10st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: H Rogers

Admirable dual-purpose veteran is a winner of 14 races; 6-34 over hurdles but time may be catching up with him based on the evidence of his last two runs and was well beaten in this in 2024 off 2lb lower.

40/1

10th

7

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Lord Erskine

10st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: H Rogers

Fine dual-purpose performer won this last year (beating Helvic Dream) off 9lb lower; won twice on Flat afterwards, back from a break when well held back over hurdles at DRF in February; 13yo probably needs a career-best over hurdles to follow up here.

16/1

11th

6

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Leopardstown

Lord Erskine

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: H Rogers

Fine dual-purpose performer is a credit to himself and his stable; won this two years ago but disappointing last year; however, was in good form over the summer and has a chance again.

14/1

Form: 00-111

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Improver comes here on a five-timer, three of those wins coming on the Flat, most recently responding to pressure from some way out to assert a furlong out at Killarney; up a total of 25lb but keeps finding and no surprise if he scored again.
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28

27th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 7f 130y

18:00 Punchestown

Unanswered

10st 0lb

J: Nathan Andrews

T: A J Martin

Third reserve; three-time Flat winner won over 2m5f at Cheltenham in November but disappointed at Leopardstown next time; solid on last two starts but needs more up in trip; due to run in the 3.40 here Wednesday.

8th

11

26th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 180y

15:40 Punchestown

Unanswered

11st 7lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: A J Martin

prominent on inner

6/1

3rd

18

10th Apr 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 155y

16:15 Fairyhouse

Unanswered

10st 3lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: A J Martin

prominent, mistake 4th, pushed along when outpaced before 2 out, ridden when ran on after last, went third final strides

13/2

Form: 5-5960

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Horse

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Latest of 2 wins came at Dundalk last autumn; out of depth in German Group 2 on latest and earlier handicap form leaves him with plenty to find.
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14th

13

(6)

29th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Guild

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

C&D winner in 2021; lost form after fourth here 12 months ago; lacks a recent outing.

25/1

10th

3

(5)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Guild

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

Course winner over 1m4f in 2021; needs to reverse last month's form with Vee Dancer and Mephisto.

12/1

6th

4

(5)

15th Feb 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

13:20 Dundalk (AW)

Guild

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, ridden 2f out, soon no impression

40/1

Form: 100/9- D

Last run: 558 days

W: 9st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
First reserve; not the most consistent but pays his way and well capable of popping up from time to time; recent hurdle runs not that encouraging however but folly to rule out entirely.
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6th

2

27th Oct 2022

Soft

2m 3f 92y

14:20 Clonmel

Mandarin Monarch

12st 0lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Norman Lee

prominent, lost position 8th, headway 3 out, weakened 2 out

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: -74451

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; steadily progressive of late, off the mark in 1m5f Tipperary handicap last month on softer ground, looking as though she would stay a good bit further; 6lb rise makes this tough but no surprise if she improved again.
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5th

6

21st Feb 2026

Heavy

3m 2f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Whatcouldhavebeen

11st 2lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Dual hurdles winner has shown poor form in five runs over fences, including on handicap chase debut at Down Royal last time when beaten by 29l; others bring more pressing claims.

25/1

4th

3

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:50 Down Royal

Whatcouldhavebeen

11st 12lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Two wins over hurdles, rated 132; nowhere near her best over fences; beaten a long way in three starts in beginners' races and out of her depth in a Grade 2 event at Limerick last time; 12lb below her hurdles rating, but does not appear well handicapped.

8/1

4th

8

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 200y

18:25 Kilbeggan

Whatcouldhavebeen

11st 7lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

towards rear, not fluent and dropped to rear 3rd, detached 3 out, kept on and went remote fourth towards finish

4/1

Form: 58-300

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; maiden ran nice Irish debut when third at Roscommon (soft) in May but has struggled twice since and lots to find with Whatcouldhavebeen on recent Tipperary run.
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13th

17

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:35 Galway

Folly Beach

11st 7lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: M A Molloy

Only win came on the Flat in 2023; back to something like her best with a third at Tipperary on penultimate start but not as good at Killarney since and this is tough race to try and break the maiden tag.

25/1

7th

12

17th Jul 2025

Good

2m 4f 85y

18:37 Killarney

Folly Beach

11st 2lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: M A Molloy

Running well in defeat on the Flat prior to her return to hurdles when third, not beaten far by Queenofthelodge; might have finished closer without a late error that day but best form has come on quicker ground than what is likely here.

12/1

10

3rd Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:20 Tipperary

Folly Beach

11st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: M A Molloy

Pulled up on last two hurdle starts in the spring; showed some promise in two runs on the Flat, especially last time at the Curragh when finishing close fourth of 16 (1m4f, good); needs to convert that promise now back hurdling.

25/1

Betting Forcast

25/1 Great Esteem, 13/2 Cozone, 14/1 Poseidon, 16/1 Berkshire Royal, 14/1 Desert Friend, 12/1 Away To Sea, 10/1 Duffle Coat, 9/1 No Thanks, 9/1 Dark Voyager, 16/1 Jawhary, 14/1 Razdan, 9/1 La Hacienda, 14/1 Walking On Glass, 20/1 Scenic Look, 33/1 Coventry, 25/1 Endlessly, 16/1 Arabian King, 16/1 Lord Erskine, 4/1 Unanswered, 33/1 Guild, Mandarin Monarch, Whatcouldhavebeen, Folly Beach