September 26 / 16.25 Down Royal

16.25

Yielding To Soft

Pravha Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £4957.98
  • 1m 2f 75y
  • 17 runners
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Pravha Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.60
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 70064

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Beaten similar margins (4l) both starts so far in handicap grade, latest from a poor draw at Tipperary and she showed some good resolve when done for in the closing stages; draw none to kind again, but very few miles on the clock and off 3lb lower here, she looks likely to be a player; respected.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

20:42 Market Rasen

Red Trail

11st 0lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Belied 80-1 odds when placed off today's mark in this race last year but was well beaten on next hurdling start and has been absent since some disappointing Flat runs in the autumn; too risky.

20/1

1

(14)

23rd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

17:05 Nottingham

Red Trail

9st 11lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Mike Sowersby

Four-time winner in Ireland (1m1f/1m2f) but the latest of those wins came over two years ago; didn't run badly at Beverley on her Flat debut for this yard but she was beaten a long way at Catterick three weeks ago; down in class but others look stronger.

33/1

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2nd
1 (6)
Firstman

100/30

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 17-612 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Backed up Roscommon (1m4f) win with another solid effort in second spot over 1m5f here 24 days ago; 3lb rise in the books not a huge concern, but despite some good efforts over as short as 7f in the past, not so sure he is best suited by the drop in trip; in-form all the same and should make his presence felt.
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Verdict Starting price

12

(13)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Firstman

9st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Six wins include this event back in 2021; ran well in C&D handicap back in March but nothing since on turf; definite chance if reproducing March run here.

11/2

2

(12)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 180y

17:35 Down Royal

Firstman

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Began the season brightly but not sure what happened since; at least down markedly in grade after being not disgraced at Leopardstown and 4lb further in weights but not sure what to expect.

25/1

17th

20

(18)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Firstman

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Mrs C O’Leary

towards rear

66/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 70-006

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Missed the break at Gowran on what was his second start in handicap grade/first run for 80 days when a respectable sixth behind a gambled on winner, that in a first-time tongue-tie (retained today); 3lb lower here and seems to be getting the hang of things; would not rule out.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(15)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:30 Gowran Park

Angel On Fire

9st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P F McEnery

Sprang a surprise in this race last year on heavy ground at 33-1, his sole career win; just 1lb higher now; poor on latest but may have needed that run after a 122-day absence; not well drawn but could go well, especially if there is a lot of rain.

14/1

11th

8

(2)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Angel On Fire

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P F McEnery

prominent on inner, lost position 2f out, soon weakened

20/1

10th

8

(5)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Angel On Fire

9st 3lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: P F McEnery

in touch with leaders, outpaced and dropped to midfield 2f out, weakened 1f out

7/1

4th
12 (17)
Numidia

50/1

Form: 0-0869

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Yet to really trouble the judge and latest run here over (1m5f) not exactly full of promise; first-time hood needs to do the trick.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(5)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Numidia

9st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Peter Lawlor

Beaten a long way on turf in his last two races but he's much better on the AW and wasn't beaten far here in March; considered.

13/2

13th

7

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Numidia

9st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Peter Lawlor

Has a much better record on AW; three-time Dundalk winner, most recently over 2m last November; 1-28 on turf; towards the rear at Gowran last month.

20/1

12th

5

(16)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 160y

19:48 Gowran Park

Numidia

9st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Peter Lawlor

More effective at Dundalk; not beaten far in fourth in a 2m handicap there on latest; 1-27 record on turf is a negative.

10/1

4/1

Form: 003325

Last run: 112 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Seven-race maiden in the frame on her first three rolls of the dice in handicap grade and ran to a similar level when not beaten far in fifth sport at Gowran latest, faring best of those that raced close to the pace; has looked like a work in progress and her 112-day break unlikely to have done her any harm; stable flying and whilst no star and draw could have worked out better, no real surprise if she shines brighest of all today.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(2)

15th May 2023

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 6

16:00 Musselburgh

Forgetmenotblue

9st 2lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

midfield, switched left and headway over 2f out, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, reduced lead towards finish, just did enough

6/4

3rd

5

(4)

3rd May 2023

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 6

13:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Forgetmenotblue

10st 10lb

J: Mr Jack Lander

T: K R Burke

Ex-Irish maiden who's been expensive to follow this spring, again getting turned over as favourite last week; has been found another weak race but this trip looked to stretch him at Newcastle in March.

4/1

7th

9

(11)

26th Apr 2023

Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 6

15:25 Catterick

Forgetmenotblue

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Remains without a win but she's proving a reliable type who posted another solid effort when third of 13 in 1m4f Thirsk handicap 22 days ago; she ought to be in the shake-up.

9/2

Form: 073473 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Somewhat of a course regular; saddle slipped when down the field on penultimate start but looked a big threat late on when third here in the interim, both of those efforts over 1m5f and considering she can be slowly away, not so sure coming back in trip will see her at her best; worth a look all the same.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

8

(2)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:20 Tramore

Magi Gal

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear

7/1

6th

15

(9)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 120y

19:45 Tipperary

Magi Gal

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

towards rear of midfield

25/1

12th

16

(1)

23rd Jun 2023

Soft

1m 3f 70y

19:55 Limerick

Magi Gal

8st 12lb

J: Kyanna Van Buuren

T: John C McConnell

Long losing sequence at this stage; good effort when second at Dundalk three starts ago but others preferred.

16/1

Form: 206923 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Chased home a well-backed winner at Clonmel prior hitting the frame again (third) switched back to AW on Friday; makes a quick reappearance and whilst only one win from 24 starts, he looks bound to add another one to his CV sooner rather than later; valuable 7lb claimed off his back here by a rider in tip-top form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(15)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cursory Exam

10st 0lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

midfield, headway on near side of group 3f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong

9/1

6th

1

(3)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

13:40 Dundalk (AW)

Cursory Exam

10st 0lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

midfield

9/2

4th

5

(10)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cursory Exam

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

took keen hold, midfield, headway 2f out, pressed leaders but no extra when bit short of room inside final furlong

16/1

Form: 0707-0

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Down the field but not disgraced on seasonal/stable debut; only on his second run for the stable and whilst needs to turn the screw another bit, potential for more now with and cheekpieces a first.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

24th

15

(12)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Chutzpal

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Capable under both codes, with dual wins in each; won a Killarney handicap in August and was a distant runner-up at Newmarket in September (8l behind Reverend Hubert); finished seventh in this race last year, and may need this comeback run once again.

15/1

7

(1)

20th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:55 Newmarket

Chutzpal

8st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Henry De Bromhead

Another who is capable under both codes and has been on a roll on the Flat this year, gamely repelling allcomers from the front over 1m6f at Killarney last time (good); however, off this mark in today's company, this would be his toughest test yet on the Flat.

13/2

11

(2)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:11 Killarney

Chutzpal

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won over C&D last summer off 59 and pick of three runs this year when good third at the Curragh, having raced keenly and hanging right under 7lb claimer; not the best of breaks on Wolverhampton AW latest but fair effort; 2lb wrong here but rider's claim negates that.

10/1

4/1

Form: 505423

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Maiden with not a great deal to show for efforts over shorter tests until stepping up to today's trip for last few starts; Cork second was promisimg and whilst a little further off the winner when third at Navan in the interim, she still ran with credit and gives the impression she has a bit more left in the locker; sporting chance.
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Verdict Starting price

9

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 7f 65y

19:43 Ballinrobe

Ta Na La

11st 5lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: T M Walsh

Maiden hurdle winner (rated 109) over an extended 2m4f on good ground at Bellewstown last summer; attracted attention of Stewards (banned for 60 days) on returning from 213-day absence on chase debut at Wexford in May, staying on to chase home a long odds-on shot in 4-runner 2m novice; marked step up in trip here.

11/2

2nd

5

17th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:45 Wexford

Ta Na La

10st 13lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: T M Walsh

Maiden hurdle winner over an extended 2m4f on good ground at Bellewstown last summer and showed liking for decent ground when second in 2m Tramore handicap later; absent since October and stiff task on chase debut.

16/1

33/1

Form: 368780

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
50s when poor at Dundalk latest (jockey reported filly got injured in running); stable well represented here and on latest evidence, this one would appear to be one of the weaker links; needs to step up.
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Verdict Starting price

16th

14

20th Nov 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 100y

12:20 Punchestown

Eagles Perch

10st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: John C McConnell

Placed only once in 13 starts on the Flat; not a likely contender on hurdling debut.

66/1

10th

14

(11)

26th Sep 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 75y

16:25 Down Royal

Eagles Perch

8st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, always towards rear

33/1

13th

12

(1)

16th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Eagles Perch

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

raced freely, disputed lead, chased clear leader after 4f, pushed along and lost position under 3f out, dropped to rear and became detached 2f out (jockey said filly got injured in running)

14/1

16/1

Form: 000-8

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Returning from a 460-day absence when off the pace at Navan, but ran better than final position suggests, using up plenty of early pace to bag a good position from a wide draw to set the early pace before fading inside the final 2f; sharper now and down 3lb; potential spanner in the works.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

16th

15

(5)

6th Jul 2023

Good

1m 6f 89y

19:40 Bellewstown

Must B Art

8st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Patrick Martin

Struggling to make an impact off a basement mark and others preferred.

33/1

11th

18

(10)

30th May 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 110y

19:45 Tipperary

Must B Art

8st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Martin

Never closer than eighth in four handicap starts; needs to find plenty of improvement from mid-field runs at Gowran and Leopardstown.

25/1

10th

20

(6)

19th May 2023

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Must B Art

8st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick Martin

Yet to trouble the judge and didn't show a great deal at Gowran last week on the back of a break.

50/1

12th
3 (9)
Indy System

25/1

Form: 00660

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Denied a clear run on a couple of occasions when down the field at Galway, but 50s in any case and did not look like a win was imminent; 4lb lower here but work to be done.
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6th

2

(9)

26th Oct 2022

Soft To Heavy

1m 2f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Indy System

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

led, 6 lengths ahead halfway, pushed along 3f out, ridden and much reduced lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

50/1

16th

13

(11)

19th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Navan

Indy System

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

held up in rear, pushed along and minor headway on outer home turn, ridden and no impression under 3f out

50/1

10th

8

(18)

5th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:20 Navan

Indy System

9st 7lb

J: J Cleary

T: M C Grassick

prominent early, dropped to midfield when ridden over 3f out, no extra when bit short of room and switched left over 1f out, kept on

25/1

28/1

Form: 2640-0 D

Last run: 81 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Former Cork 1m2f winner off a mark of 45; bit more miss than hit in the interim, hanging to his right when down the field when last seen out at Leopardstown; needs to come out swinging.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

3

(5)

26th Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

16:55 Ripon

Odd Venture

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Not proving the easiest to catch right this season and he beat only one in 1m4f classified event at Musselburgh 34 days ago; others appeal more.

12/1

7th

6

(4)

23rd Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 6

15:15 Musselburgh

Odd Venture

9st 9lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Micky Hammond

Has a poor strike-rate but one of his wins came in this race last year (good) and he was a fair third in a C&D handicap (good) last time; effective on slow ground earlier in career; firmly in calculations this afternoon.

3/1

Form: -09484

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Tailed off third on stable debut over hurdles at Cartmel in August; flashes of ability on the flat for former yard although has not looked the most straightforward of types; 12lb lower here than opening handicap mark in May, so not entirely ruled either with yard likely to be still learning his ways.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(14)

2nd Nov 2022

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:40 Dundalk (AW)

Golden Ticket

9st 2lb

J: Cillian McConnell

T: John C McConnell

Some promise for a previous stable but it's been a quiet start for this one, finishing tailed off over hurdles and on the Flat.

25/1

14th

8

(14)

26th Sep 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 75y

16:25 Down Royal

Golden Ticket

9st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

soon prominent on outer, lost position when pushed along over 4f out, weakened and dropped to rear over 3f out, soon became detached, tailed off

20/1

3rd

2

29th Aug 2022

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

16:35 Cartmel

Golden Ticket

10st 12lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: John C McConnell

wandered at early obstacles, pressed leader, led 2nd, headed before 2 out, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off

7/1

Form: 89970-

Last run: 415 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Reserve; 15-race maiden gelded since last run and will need to have made giant strides since in the interim; not the most obvious one on stable debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

10

(9)

16th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Abogados

8st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Ms Joanna Morgan

16-race maiden was tried over this trip for the first time when well held at Navan last month; hard to fancy; 5lb wrong.

20/1

17th

14

(12)

5th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:45 Navan

Abogados

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Joanna Morgan

midfield, ridden and brief headway over 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

20/1

15

(16)

26th Sep 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 75y

16:25 Down Royal

Abogados

8st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Ms Joanna Morgan

Reserve; 15-race maiden gelded since last run and will need to have made giant strides since in the interim; not the most obvious one on stable debut.

Form: 860-

Last run: 409 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Reserve; switch to handicaps likely to be welcomed but facing an uphill battle on all known form.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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20th

19

(15)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Back O The Net

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Sabrina J Harty

Dual-purpose maiden is officially rated only 37 and isn't easy to fancy with blinkers tried.

66/1

11th

10

(14)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Back O The Net

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Sabrina J Harty

Dual-purpose maiden hasn't run on the level in a long time and makes no appeal.

66/1

11th

8

9th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 160y

16:55 Wexford

Back O The Net

11st 4lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Sabrina J Harty

Was in poor form on the Flat prior to switching back to hurdles when pulled up in a C&D maiden hurdle; off 364 days and easy to pass over.

66/1

Form: 6000-

Last run: 346 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Reserve; three maiden runs/handicap debut not much to write home about; has changed stables in the interim and lack of a recent run adds to task; tall order.
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4th

11

27th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 110y

17:30 Naas

Mornington Bay

11st 9lb

J: Miss A L Murphy

T: Sarah Dawson

Modest on the Flat and in two runs over hurdles; makes no appeal here.

100/1

10th

14

23rd May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 80y

13:45 Punchestown

Mornington Bay

10st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Sarah Dawson

Poor on the Flat and over hurdles, so passed over.

100/1

8th

20

17th Mar 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 190y

13:50 Down Royal

Mornington Bay

10st 1lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Sarah Dawson

midfield

100/1

Non-runners

Abogados, Back O' The Net, Mornington Bay

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €45.10
Straight Forecast €31.50
Tricast €590.27
Trifecta €1212.20

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Cursory Exam

The Irish Sun:

Red Trail

SPOTLIGHT:

Forgetmenotblue

POSTDATA:

Cursory Exam