August 18 / 18.35 Killarney

18.35

Yielding

GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £7436.97
  • 1m 0f 30y
  • 18 runners
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GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.50
  • Place: £5.90

Form: 000100 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 13lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Amazingly durable 140-race veteran who gained a 16th career win here in July on his very first run at the venue; down the field twice since then; asking a lot at this stage of his career.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

5

(4)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Geological

9st 9lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Damian Joseph English

Great old warrior was second over 1m here in August; Rutledge rides for second time and he has gone well for female riders.

12/1

10th

5

(14)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Geological

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Damian Joseph English

A 17-time winner but has never won over the minimum; running well in defeat over a mile when last seen but looks vulnerable in this.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £7.40

Form: 88-014

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Built on her maiden form when winning narrowly at Roscommon in May on handicap debut, battling on well in fairly testing conditions; backed that up with fair fourth off this mark at Gowran two months ago.
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13th

9

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Fools Glory

9st 10lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: P F McEnery

Dual winner on soft last year when third to San Aer in this race; mostly consistent lately over various trips until dropping away tamely at Naas on latest; hard to be confident in but can't be ruled out.

14/1

13th

9

(8)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Fools Glory

9st 10lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: P F McEnery

Dual winner on soft last year when third to San Aer in this race; mostly consistent lately over various trips until dropping away tamely at Naas on latest; hard to be confident in but can't be ruled out.

14/1

11th

2

(8)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 110y

16:35 Naas

Fools Glory

10st 1lb

J: Cillian McConnell

T: P F McEnery

held up in midfield, good headway and went third 5f out

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 4-9095

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Now a 13-race maiden; best effort was over 1m on soft ground at Cork last autumn; needs to find a little extra judged on Roscommon fifth in June.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

12

(14)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 103y

19:50 Killarney

Men Of Dreams

9st 6lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: Michael John O’Connor

Hurdle winner is a maiden after 24 starts on the Flat; beaten a long way in a chase last time and isn't easy to fancy with blinkers added.

33/1

2

30th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:35 Tramore

Men Of Dreams

11st 12lb

J: Mr M J O’Connor

T: Michael John O’Connor

Sole win came in 2m3f Kilbeggan maiden two years ago; low-grade flat maiden and pulled up on only previous try chasing; best left alone.

20/1

2

30th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:35 Tramore

Men Of Dreams

11st 12lb

J: Mr M J O’Connor

T: Michael John O’Connor

Sole win came in 2m3f Kilbeggan maiden two years ago; low-grade flat maiden and pulled up on only previous try chasing; best left alone.

20/1

Form: -09820 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has recorded four of his five wins over C&D; on a long losing streak at the moment but hinted at a revival when confirming his liking for this track with a second placing here on his penultimate start; high draw not ideal, but has the best rider around to counteract that disadvantage.
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16th

16

(11)

31st Oct 2022

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

14:10 Galway

High Altitude

8st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John Joseph Murphy

Killarney specialist, scene of four of his five wins; not one of his better runs when joint-favourite at that venue last time; Colin Keane up again, so should not be ruled out.

12/1

7th

3

26th Oct 2022

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 0y

17:10 Curragh

High Altitude

11st 7lb

J: Miss Aine Lane

T: John Joseph Murphy

All five wins have been at 1m (including on heavy) but hasn't won in two years; has a bit to prove here back up in trip.

8/1

8th

5

(1)

10th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 60y

14:25 Killarney

High Altitude

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John Joseph Murphy

prominent, ridden and outpaced under 2f out, no extra when tenderly handled inside final furlong

5/1

Form: 5-0860 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Appears held by High Altitude on C&D running, down the field at Leopardstown since then
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

7

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Notforalongtime

9st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

9-32 at Dundalk, but just 1-28 on turf; followed up a third-place finish at Cork (1m, good to yielding) by filling the same spot at the Curragh (7f, good), hampered before running on late; on a nice mark if putting it all together.

6/1

3rd

16

(16)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Notforalongtime

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

9-32 at Dundalk; fine effort when third of 18 at Cork last time, with Oxford Circus back in eighth; turf record (1-27) remains a negative.

8/1

3rd

9

(11)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Notforalongtime

9st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

Recorded his ninth AW win over 1m in November but held of late on same surface; runner-up in this race last year off 7lb higher so demands plenty of respect.

15/2

Form: 5-0340

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Second of his two Galway runs was a shade disappointing and leaves him a bit to find with Grappa Nonino; better judged on previous effort when fourth of 15, despite having suffered interference.
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10th

14

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Rockbury Lad

9st 6lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: M D O’Callaghan

Placed twice at Dundalk during the winter; confidence is somewhat dented by 2-28 record on turf; placed only once from seven runs at this track.

8/1

3rd

14

(3)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Rockbury Lad

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Three-time winner bounced back to form when runner-up over 1m here last time; that represented a big improvement from his previous outing in a race won by today's rival Clonmacash.

8/1

7th
14 (7)
Tashim

9/2

Form: 080-24 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has been popular in the market on both outings this season and has run with credit; beaten only a head by today's rival Angel's Trumpet at Gowran in June; not beaten far in fourth at Naas.
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15th

14

(7)

19th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 40y

19:20 Killarney

Tashim

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Eoin Doyle

Went close at Gowran last summer but yet to hit form this campaign; cheekpieces now tried; 3lb wrong.

16/1

11th

14

(3)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 59y

18:20 Roscommon

Tashim

8st 13lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Eoin Doyle

towards rear of midfield, ridden 2f out, waiting for room 1f out, kept on, never dangerous

20/1

10th

10

(14)

5th Apr 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 0y

17:52 Leopardstown

Tashim

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Eoin Doyle

Maiden was touched off over 1m at Gowran last June; not as good since but fitter for recent AW spin and had some good runs on soft ground in his younger days.

20/1

10/1

Form: 0-6499

Last run: 48 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won two handicaps over 7f last year; beaten favourite in two of his last three races; well drawn at least, but others preferred.
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12th

9

(7)

6th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 198y

17:25 Bellewstown

Wee Pablo

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: H Rogers

7f specialist down to a competitive mark but losing run goes back more than two years; wasn't beaten that far behind Sunset Nova at Down Royal last time in first-time visor so not one to rule out from a good draw (best forcing it).

12/1

7th

5

(3)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:15 Down Royal

Wee Pablo

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: H Rogers

A 7f specialist who is down to a very competitive mark but losing run goes back more than two years and he hasn't shown enough in three runs for his new yard; wears first-time visor.

7/1

17

(15)

4th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:37 Listowel

Wee Pablo

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

20/1

25/1

Form: 107-09

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
1m2f winner for Denis Hogan last year; soundly beaten in two 1m attempts for this stable this season; not well drawn.
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25th

22

(21)

8th Oct 2022

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Silent Performance

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: N Stokes

led group up the centre, pushed along and lost position from under 3f out, weakened and dropped to rear from 2f out, eased inside final furlong

22/1

9th

8

(18)

18th Aug 2022

Yielding

1m 0f 30y

18:35 Killarney

Silent Performance

9st 10lb

J: Joe Doyle

T: N Stokes

took keen hold, held up in midfield, headway over 6f out, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened

25/1

10th
15 (16)
James Henry

10/1

Form: 00474

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Fair fourth in a 1m maiden at Limerick; did not seem to stay an extended 1m1f at Ballinrobe in his first handicap; place chance after fourth over 7f at Gowran.
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3rd

3

(1)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

James Henry

10st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Better AW performer; improved for better ground when a never-nearer third of 19 in an apprentice handicap at Leopardstown (1m, good) when last seen around this time last year; best watched on return/stable debut.

14/1

11th
11 (13)
Grappa Nonino

6/1

Form: -90024 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Went close over 1m at the Curragh in June, beating all bar one of the season's most progressive performers Dunum; another solid display when fourth at Galway; unlikely to be far away.
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5th

10

(13)

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:24 Down Royal

Grappa Nonino

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Three Flat wins include over 2m1f at Killarney and more recently 2m AW success in March; back from a break with encouraging third (Party Dress second) in Leopardstown lady riders' handicap last month; one to consider.

9/1

3rd

4

(5)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:25 Leopardstown

Grappa Nonino

11st 11lb

J: Miss Sara Horcajada

T: D K Weld

Dual-purpose gelding snapped a long losing run at Dundalk (2m) in March; seen just twice since and has failed to replicate that effort; questions to answer for now.

9/1

13

(23)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Grappa Nonino

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Strong stayer has won at up to 2m1f; got the better of Palamon by 1.5l over 2m on AW in March but was well behind that rival from 8lb worse off at Gowran on latest; might prefer further than this these days.

16/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 40-478 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner has not found his best form this season; looks held by High Altitude on running here last month; 16-1 when finishing in mid-field at Galway on latest.
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1st

9

(6)

22nd Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 64y

17:15 Roscommon

Khafaaq

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

raced in second, led 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, kept on well, easily

5/2

13th
13 (12)
Angels Trumpet

5/1

Form: -00011 CD

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Up 9lb in total for a pair of 1m Gowran wins, scoring narrowly from today's rival Tashim on the second occasion; more progress feasible after a little break.
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2nd

12

(14)

31st Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Galway

Angels Trumpet

9st 6lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Has had a good season; back-to-back wins over 1m at Gowran and second to Pimstrel over C&D (soft) in September; not a bad run when seventh in big field at the Curragh on Wednesday.

15/2

7th

4

(33)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Angels Trumpet

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Peter Fahey

in touch with leaders, going okay on near side of group over 2f out, ridden from 2f out, soon no impression

25/1

7th

7

(12)

10th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 60y

14:55 Killarney

Angels Trumpet

9st 6lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Peter Fahey

prominent, led after 1f, headed and prominent after 2f, ridden and led again 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

7/2

Form: 538-01

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Mainly hurdling this year; showed major improvement from a Galway festival run when winning at Dundalk on Monday; has picked up an extra 7lb for that and may find a few too good.
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18th

14

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Ghumama

10st 10lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Mark Edmund McCrory

2-39 on Flat, best on AW; best hurdles run when second for Noel Kelly at Downpatrick almost two years ago; ran only once for a different trainer last year; another change of stable now.

25/1

4

(12)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:55 Down Royal

Ghumama

9st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Wayne Swindle

Two-time AW winner yet to score on turf; off since heavy hurdles defeat at Punchestown in January; best watched on debut for new yard.

28/1

Form: 440-90

Last run: 160 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won on AW in Britain for Kevin Ryan; struggled in three Dundalk races last winter, has changed stable and needs a major change of fortune,
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10th

11

(3)

8th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:00 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Cooper

9st 2lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Neil Mechie

Sole success came in a C&D novice for Kevin Ryan as a 3yo; ran with credit when fourth of eight (behind Pallas Lord) on stable debut after 18 months off here (1m) last month, but pulled hard there and blew the start at Southwell last time; has a bit to prove.

25/1

7th

4

(1)

27th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Captain Cooper

9st 7lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Neil Mechie

7f winner in 2021; went too freely and failed to get home over 1m at Newcastle (attracted support) this month on debut for new yard and return from lengthy layoff; interesting back down in distance with the outing under his belt.

4/1

4th

1

(7)

10th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

19:15 Newcastle (AW)

Captain Cooper

9st 9lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Neil Mechie

A fair 7f scorer in 2021 for Kevin Ryan but off 18 months since coming in last of 15 in 1m Killarney handicap on his sole start for Eoin McCarthy; others are preferred.

33/1

Form: 806938

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Encouraging that his best run of the season was when third over C&D; well below that standard at Galway; stablemate of course specialist High Altitude; first reserve.
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6th

6

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

11st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Adrian Wintle

All seven wins have been here, including three over C&D; in the money twice here since his last win and holds place claims at least.

8/1

10th

2

(11)

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:55 Bath

Pessoa

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Frequent Wolverhampton winner who's 0-12 on turf, including in his Irish days (has 4lb lower mark than on the AW); very consistent, though, and should get the good pace he wants, so every chance he gets involved again.

7/1

3rd

3

(2)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

19:40 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pessoa

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

8.6f win here last month and turned in another solid effort back here on Monday; wouldn't want a tactical affair back at 7f but still more appealing than many.

9/2

Form: 0904

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Made bright start in handicaps with C&D fourth behind the veteran Geological; has potential for improvement; second reserve.
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8

(8)

17th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 1y

Class 6

17:05 Redcar

Scarriff

10st 6lb

J: Mr Philip Thomas

T: Rebecca Menzies

Campaigned mostly at Musselburgh since June 2024 and yet to win away from that venue; last few efforts don't augur well and switching to Redcar is an unknown.

16/1

8th

3

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

16:10 Musselburgh

Scarriff

9st 7lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Led close home to win four-runner race here (1m1f, good) in July and ran at least as well when close second over that trip last month; contender if judged on that form but needs to better her last couple of efforts.

10/1

8th

5

(6)

26th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

15:50 Musselburgh

Scarriff

9st 7lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Rebecca Menzies

Both of her wins have been at this track, the more recent last month under Alfie Redman over 1m1f, before finishing runner-up on her next start; below her best at Ripon (1m2f, good to firm) ten days ago but she may well bounce back now returning to this track.

11/2

Form: 7068-0

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Made little impact in five races at Dundalk; towards the rear on turf debut over 7f at Gowran; first time with cheekpieces; third reserve.
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18

(6)

18th Aug 2022

Yielding

1m 0f 30y

18:35 Killarney

Warp Speed

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: David Kenneth Budds

Made little impact in five races at Dundalk; towards the rear on turf debut over 7f at Gowran; first time with cheekpieces; third reserve.

Non-runners

Pessoa, Scarriff, Warp Speed

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €1438.30
Straight Forecast €374.24
Tricast €4499.03
Trifecta €7026.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

High Altitude

RP Ratings (IRE):

Men Of Dreams

The Irish Sun:

Tashim

POSTDATA:

High Altitude