September 07 / 17.45 Cork

17.45

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Runners: 27 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.20
  • Place: £2.00

Form: -60214 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Decisive Naas win in July her third career success; following month got no clear run and not knocked about in similar event when fourth; on a career-high mark but still looks competitive and rider's claim here a positive.
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9th

9

(1)

24th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Pretty Rebel

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

dwelt start, towards rear throughout

25/1

3rd

5

(1)

8th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

15:30 Cork

Pretty Rebel

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: D J Bunyan

towards rear, headway towards far side under 2f out, ridden and ran on well inside final furlong, went third inside final 110yds

8/1

4th

9

(2)

23rd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Pretty Rebel

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Gerard O’Leary

raced far side, towards rear, good headway and prominent over 1f out, chased clear leader inside final furlong, no extra and lost two places towards finish (jockey said mare rolled around when she got to the front)

6/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 5-2959 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Six wins include at Listowel last year; good comeback run at Fairyhouse but safely held since at 7f; back in trip here, down 4lb and softer ground should suit.
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5

(2)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Is That Love

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Eight-time winner, missed all of last year; signs of a return to form at Roscommon last time; trainer saddled his first winner at the Curragh last Friday with this rider aboard.

12/1

5

(2)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Is That Love

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Eight-time winner, missed all of last year; signs of a return to form at Roscommon last time; trainer saddled his first winner at the Curragh last Friday with this rider aboard.

12/1

5th

4

(12)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:25 Roscommon

Is That Love

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

in touch with leaders

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 831642

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Gowran winner in May has been holding her form quite well, seasonal best when second at Galway on latest on soft ground, having every chance; back in trip here and should be thereabouts although draw hasn't been kind.
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6th

7

(7)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Bells On Her Toes

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Recorded handicap wins on soft ground at Naas and Galway during the summer and much better form in stakes company at Tipperary, only conceding late in Listed Concorde Stakes to Snapraeterea second occasion (heavy); inadequate trip on latest in Curragh Listed.

13/2

6th

1

(13)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Bells On Her Toes

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Busy enough year but recorded back-to-back 7f handicap wins on soft ground at Naas and Galway during the summer and much better form in stakes company at Tipperary last twice, only conceding late in Listed Concorde Stakes last Sunday; back in trip here.

7/2

2nd

9

(1)

1st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 100y

14:40 Tipperary

Bells On Her Toes

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

dwelt start, towards rear, some headway after 2f, chased clear leader up the centre over 1f out, challenging inside final furlong, led final 110yds, headed towards finish

7/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 126-70

Last run: 123 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
In good form in October last year, winning at Navan on soft; two runs this spring were below best but given time off since and no surprise if he returned in good form; handicapper has certainly given him every chance.
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7

(8)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:22 Nottingham

Sounds Of Spring

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: John Butler

All four of his wins have been on testing ground, the most recent at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) last August; has the headgear/tongue-tie left off on his first start since October and is best watched on ground that will probably be quicker than ideal.

20/1

6th

7

(8)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:22 Nottingham

Sounds Of Spring

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: John Butler

All four of his wins have been on testing ground, the most recent at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) last August; has the headgear/tongue-tie left off on his first start since October and is best watched on ground that will probably be quicker than ideal.

20/1

5th

10

(10)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:15 Redcar

Sounds Of Spring

9st 3lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: John Butler

midfield, outpaced 3f out, no impression from 2f out

12/1

12/1

Form: -09149 C

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner (including here last year) seems to act best on slow ground, running away with Naas handicap in May; likely needed her comeback run at Navan on Saturday and expected to come on for that.
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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

16/1

Form: 7-5010

Last run: 60 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark on sixth start when dropped to 5f at Naas in June, making all in tongue-tie and blinkers; anchored by 10lb hike at Navan subsequently when unable to dominate; upped in trip here and has it to do.
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7th

8

(1)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Jazzy Dancer

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: W J Martin

No win on turf since 2022 but scored at Dundalk (7f) for the third time in February; poor on latest back at Dundalk (7f); 5lb lower mark on turf but has run poorly both previous starts over this C&D.

14/1

11th

7

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jazzy Dancer

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: W J Martin

Made all when winning over C&D in February off 50; favourite to follow up over 6f last time when headed inside the final 110 yards; nudged up another 1lb but rider claims 4lb more than previously; he's in good form and has won off a mark of 62 in the past.

3/1

7/1

Form: 193227 C BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Had been showing consistent form at 6f/7f until an off-day at Roscommon last month (slipped on turn); that run best ignored and definite claims on previous form; Keane booked too.
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3

(16)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

14:50 Listowel

Shawaamekh

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

On a long losing run and his two runs this season have not indicated that a return to winning ways is imminent; positive rider booking but others appeal more.

28/1

2

(13)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Limerick

Shawaamekh

10st 1lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

All four wins have come over 7f and the veteran prefers softer ground than this; last win was in 2022; safe to rule out.

80/1

13

(1)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

19:09 Cork

Shawaamekh

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Second runner for yard; all four wins have come over 7f, including at this track but the last was in 2022; this trip looks too sharp on debut for a new yard.

33/1

Form: 828-08

Last run: 62 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; best form last year on heavy, winning at Limerick and good second at Naas; below best in just two starts this year but predicted rain in his favour, so too declining mark.
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5th

15

(18)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Limerick

Improving

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Augustine Leahy

in touch with leaders, headway and challenging over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds, lost fourth final strides

6/1

2nd

16

(2)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

20:15 Tipperary

Improving

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Augustine Leahy

Sole win came in a Limerick maiden in 2020; has an each-way shout on some of his better runs.

Form: 7-0531 CD

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Took a nice step forward to land C&D maiden in July, coming late to get up final strides on good ground; form looks ordinary so needs to step up again off this 6lb higher mark on handicap debut.
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6th

3

(12)

25th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Chrismoltisanti

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Adrian Nicholls

Record of 1-12 in Ireland; poor form this year; wears new headgear on debut for new stable; follow the market signals.

6/1

18th

4

(17)

8th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:20 Naas

Chrismoltisanti

10st 0lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Hasn't added to Cork maiden win of last summer and struggled in handicaps last month; blinkers now fitted but of limited appeal.

20/1

25/1

Form: 21-600 D

Last run: 108 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Naas maiden win last autumn came on heavy; yet to convince in handicaps, absent since no show at Curragh in May; others preferred.
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16th

9

(10)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Carlton Banks

9st 6lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

midfield

25/1

7th

4

(8)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 55y

16:37 Roscommon

Carlton Banks

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

in touch with leaders

6/1

14/1

Form: 8-9529 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Lost little in defeat when second to the in-form Gordon Bennett in 6f Curragh handicap last month but didn't seem to get home over an extra 1f 3 weeks later at same venue; return to 6f to suit, unsure about the softer ground.
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11th

17

(27)

7th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Cork

One Sweet Day

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: W P Browne

midfield, ridden on near side of group over 2f out, soon edged left when intimidated by rival, no extra final furlong

14/1

9th

1

(13)

27th Aug 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

One Sweet Day

10st 2lb

J: Jake Coen

T: W P Browne

midfield, going okay 3f out, pushed along over 2f out, soon outpaced and ridden, made no impression

6/1

2nd

3

(9)

6th Aug 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:55 Curragh

One Sweet Day

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: W P Browne

midfield, switched left and pushed along 2f out, some headway when bit short of room and bumped 1f out, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, went second final strides, no match for winner

8/1

Form: -31459 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Curragh winner in May (6f, yielding) and fair efforts off revised mark since, although didn't get home at Galway latest; not one to rule out but others probably better handicapped.
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2nd

14

(5)

11th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:05 Naas

Midnight Fire

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

soon midfield, headway on far side of group under 2f out, joined leaders when ridden inside final furlong, kept on but no match for winner

4/1

2nd

14

(5)

11th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:05 Naas

Midnight Fire

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

soon midfield, headway on far side of group under 2f out, joined leaders when ridden inside final furlong, kept on but no match for winner

4/1

2nd

20

(4)

20th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Midnight Fire

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

towards rear towards far side, steady headway from over 2f out, challenging when ridden 1f out, kept on but no match for winner

16/1

Form: 3410

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo off the mark at third attempt in 7f Down Royal maiden in June in first-time cheekpieces; upset in stalls and ran no sort of race on handicap debut following month; back from a break and third (and least exposed) runner for the yard.
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13th

7

(25)

7th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Cork

Chesterton

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Gerard O’Leary

prominent, pressed leader on near side of group when pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden but outpaced when edged left, weakened gradually from under 2f out

20/1

16/1

Form: 057-00 D

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Both runs in May were moderate and returns from summer break off 5lb lower; likes it soft so predicted rain will suit and don't rule out.
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17

(16)

18th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Fastar

9st 1lb

J: Mark Enright

T: Gerard O’Leary

10th

7

(9)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Fastar

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard O’Leary

soon midfield towards far side, ridden over 1f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong

14/1

3rd

10

(1)

5th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 164y

15:00 Navan

Fastar

8st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Gerard O’Leary

dwelt start, raced far side, in touch with leaders, went second halfway, ran on well and made challenge final 110yds, no extra and lost second towards finish

33/1

25/1

Form: 505-00

Last run: 41 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Six-time AW winner has only won once on Turf and two runs over the summer were moderate; plenty to find.
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6th

3

(6)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Whatharm

9st 13lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Six-time course winner but has lost his way since finishing third at the Curragh in October.

16/1

11th

2

(13)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Whatharm

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Six-time course winner but has lost his way since finishing third at the Curragh in October; while he didn't show enough here last time, he's become dangerously well treated.

16/1

12th

2

(7)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Whatharm

10st 1lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

towards rear, in rear halfway

14/1

16th
14 (18)
Najat

25/1

Form: 10-287 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won on debut at 2 for the Crisfords in Britain; bought for 21,000gns at Newmarket July Sales and too keen when last of 7 on recent debut for current yard; hard to assess.
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11th

10

(7)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Najat

8st 13lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Donal Kinsella

Rated 82 for the Crisfords; has shown absolutely nothing for his current trainer, most recently in claimer here in July when headgear combination tried.

50/1

10th

10

(3)

12th Jul 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Najat

9st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Donal Kinsella

Rated 82 for the Crisfords; has shown absolutely nothing for his current trainer and makes no appeal; first-time headgear combination tried.

40/1

16th

3

(16)

5th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Tipperary

Najat

9st 11lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Donal Kinsella

raced near side, prominent, ridden 2f out, weakened 1f out

16/1

Form: 773012

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Returned from winter spell at Meydan in June and off the mark in Dundalk handicap (7f) under today's rider; good second in first-time blinkers on Deauville AW 10 days ago; not sure if the likely rain-softened ground will suit here.
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5th

2

(2)

1st Feb 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

J J Jumbo

9st 4lb

J: Dean Curran

T: D J Bunyan

Sole win came over C&D from 5lb lower in July; has run some creditable races in defeat since but possibly a bit high in the handicap for now.

8/1

5th

3

(14)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

J J Jumbo

10st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: D J Bunyan

Up in trip; course winner back in July over 7f; disappointing effort over 6f last time out, but had been running respectably prior to that; needs to improve for the extra distance.

28/1

10th

2

(8)

25th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

J J Jumbo

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: D J Bunyan

7f course winner in July and ran well on AW at Deauville the following month; not beaten far on his last two visits here, and was taking on stronger opposition than this last time

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4-9568 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Last of her four wins came in Curragh handicap last year off 81; decent run in the Rockingham there this season, out of depth in Group 3 on latest; others look better handicapped.
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12th

12

(2)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Goodnight Girl

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Sarah Lynam

towards rear of midfield, ridden over 1f out, no impression and weakened inside final furlong

8/1

6th

2

(8)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Cork

Goodnight Girl

10st 2lb

J: Shane Crosse

T: Sarah Lynam

prominent, pushed along 2f out, soon lost position, well held final furlong

12/1

20th

15

(18)

11th Sep 2022

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Goodnight Girl

8st 7lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Sarah Lynam

prominent, slightly hampered after 2f, lost position halfway, pushed along in rear under 2f out, eased inside final furlong (jockey said mare ran short of room after two furlongs)

25/1

Form: 1-4566

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Impressive winner on her Curragh debut last September but yet to find her best form this season, fading quite tamely after racing prominently at Bellewstown latest; handicapper slowly relenting but remains of limited appeal.
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5th

6

(1)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:33 Cork

Dun Na Sead

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel James Murphy

Speedy front-runner; progressive in handicaps last year, including two 5f Dundalk wins; ran fast in Tipperary Listed race last August, fading late into third behind today's rival Twilight Jet; made all to win 5f Group 3 at Dundalk last October; a long way below her best on reappearance in Naas event in which Twilight Jet was second.

10/1

8th

5

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:20 Naas

Dun Na Sead

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Daniel James Murphy

prominent, soon raced in second, weakened inside final furlong, eased inside final 110yds

6/1

8th

5

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:20 Naas

Dun Na Sead

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Daniel James Murphy

prominent, soon raced in second, weakened inside final furlong, eased inside final 110yds

6/1

Form: 0-5097 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Dundalk debut winner a year ago but has yet to trouble the judge on Turf; not beaten that far back at Dundalk on latest (keen and hung right) from out of handicap; big ask from this wide draw.
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8th

5

(7)

12th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Anatoli

9st 12lb

J: Jake Coen

T: John James Feane

Looked potentially smart when winning here at 2; nothing to recommend this year and eye-shields are tried; hard to fancy.

25/1

11th

9

(1)

23rd Jun 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Down Royal

Anatoli

9st 4lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John James Feane

Won a Dundalk maiden on debut in 2021 but hasn't won since and badly out of form in two runs this term.

25/1

13th

4

(8)

14th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

19:00 Limerick

Anatoli

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John James Feane

Has shown little since successful debut on the AW in September 2021 although entitled to come on for last week's Curragh comeback run; eye shield and tongue tie now fitted.

16/1

Form: 548-10

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Took his form to a new level when winning Tipperary maiden (5f) early last month; out of depth in Listed race there 3 weeks later and now contests first handicap; nicely drawn.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3

(13)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Laytown

Tamazu

10st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Fergal Birrane

Maiden winner on good ground at Tipperary in 2022, placed off a 22lb higher mark than this here in 2023; not entirely ruled out because of that; lacks a recent run.

14/1

13th

3

(3)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tamazu

9st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Fergal Birrane

prominent, weakened 1f out

16/1

13th

3

(3)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tamazu

9st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Fergal Birrane

prominent

16/1

Form: 100-26 D BF

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Curragh win last year came on soft and seems to be approaching a competitive mark on recent evidence; one to consider.
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No / Draw
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8th

9

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Heavenly Power

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; five-time winner, the most recent over C&D (yielding) in October 2024 off 4lb higher; shaped as though in need of the run last time at the Curragh and should be much sharper now; interesting.

20/1

7th

9

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Heavenly Power

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; five-time winner including three 6f victories at this venue; on losing run since winning at Naas in October 2024 (6f, yielding); no joy last season but did run well in defeat at times and returns 3lb below his last winning mark; record fresh suggests he might need this.

20/1

7

(5)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Heavenly Power

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Five wins up to 6f including three at this course; however, ran a cracker when second in a Cork premier handicap over this trip in June; not bad efforts lately; ground-versatile; chance.

8/1

Form: 628622

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Now 0-12 but several good efforts, notably runner-up latest 2 in 5f maidens at Bellewstown and when chasing home Tamazu at Tipperary; on a fair mark on return to handicap company.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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20

(3)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Shoebox King

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Modest strike-rate (2-38); now on a long losing sequence a course win in 2023; unplaced in three outings this season; hard to make a case for him at this stage.

25/1

9

(10)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

Shoebox King

8st 11lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Modest strike-rate and comfortably beaten in two runs after a break; now back from another with blinkers back on.

16/1

12th

19

(8)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Navan

Shoebox King

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

2-33 on turf; not one of his better efforts at Bellewstown on his seasonal debut; should be sharper now and has the merit of being a C&D winner on soft.

14/1

Form: 42414

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Successful handicap debut at Leopardstown (7f) in July, winning going away; not as effective 8 days later in auction event here over 1m; back in trip here and badly drawn.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(14)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Amanirenas

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M C Grassick

Had been regressive this year until winning at Laytown last time over 6f; stays this trip and is a player if backing up that revival; wide draw, though.

4/1

Form: 194200

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Tipperary maiden win came on soft; mixed form since in handicaps, fading tamely at Navan on Saturday when racing on wrong side; probably a bit high in the handicap right now.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17th

2

(21)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:00 Cork

Messa Concertata

10st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

disputed lead towards near side early, pushed along when headed over 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, eased towards finish

20/1

20

(8)

19th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:50 Fairyhouse

Messa Concertata

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Reserve; maiden win came on soft; mixed form since in handicaps and held by some of these on latest Navan form.

24

(17)

7th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Cork

Messa Concertata

8st 10lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Tipperary maiden win came on soft; mixed form since in handicaps, fading tamely at Navan on Saturday when racing on wrong side; probably a bit high in the handicap right now.

25/1

Form: 974641 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
First reserve; off the mark on handicap debut over C&D last month, showing good attitude; half-sister to A Case Of You the type to keep progressing and interesting off 4lb higher.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

5

(6)

20th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Ali Babes

9st 6lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: G Hassett

Cork winner this time last year off 65, hasn't run since down the field at Listowel in September.

20/1

10

(9)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Cork

Ali Babes

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P J Hassett

C&D winner on handicap debut last month but this is a much better race; had an excuse for dropping right out at Listowel.

14/1

Form: 4-6160

Last run: 148 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; AW winner is 0-5 on Turf and likely to need this comeback run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

12

(3)

4th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:00 Kempton (AW)

Satin Snake

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Has three wins and three seconds to his name from nine runs over C&D but has been banging his head against the wall off this sort of mark for a good while now; was below market expectations here last time and this is stronger.

12/1

5th

5

(7)

9th Sep 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:35 Kempton (AW)

Satin Snake

9st 8lb

J: Benoit De La Sayette

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Took a shine to this place during the winter, winning three times over C&D, and was seemingly back in peak form when close second at Ripon (1m, good) 11 days ago; commands respect on return to Kempton.

5/1

2nd

2

(7)

29th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Ripon

Satin Snake

10st 3lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

His four wins have all come on Polytrack, never off a mark this high, and he is still to finish placed after ten runs on turf; has done most racing over 7f and doesn't arrive in any form, so has a good bit to overcome.

16/1

Non-runners

J J Jumbo, Goodnight Girl, Dun Na Sead, Anatoli, Tamazu, Heavenly Power, Shoebox King, Amanirenas, Messa Concertata, Ali Babes, Satin Snake

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €161.00
Straight Forecast €87.40
Tricast €649.92
Trifecta €1191.70

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Chrismoltisanti

POSTDATA:

Heavenly Power

TOPSPEED:

Midnight Fire

SPOTLIGHT:

Sounds Of Spring

The Irish Sun:

Fastar