October 10 / 14.55 Killarney

14.55

Soft

Muckross Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5205.88
  • 1m 0f 60y
  • 16 runners
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Muckross Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.40
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 054510

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Off the mark over Clonmel's extended 1m1f last month but a combination of this 8lb higher mark and dropping back to 1m seemed to find her out at the Curragh; may also prefer better ground.
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Verdict Starting price

14

(2)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

17:42 Clonmel

Dazzling Spirit

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Cian Collins

Last of her four wins was in September 2023; respectable fifth in handicap at Gowran (1m1f, good) in July but she missed the break and was tailed off in a classified event at Ayr last month (1m2f, good); 4lb wrong.

18/1

3

(13)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

20:42 Ayr

Dazzling Spirit

9st 9lb

J: Jack Callan

T: Cian Collins

April's Gowran Park third (9.5f, yielding) is a sole podium finish in her last 18 runs, but she ran to that sort of level again back there last time, reaffirming she can still operate on sounder surfaces also.

16/1

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8/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: -90086

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
All four wins have come at 1m2f-1m4f and he found 1m too sharp at Galway two runs back (then ran over 1m6f).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4

8th Feb 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Fairyhouse

Newgirlintown

11st 7lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Ratled 73 on Flat but shown nothing in two hurdle starts.

33/1

11th

5

25th Jan 2023

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:23 Fairyhouse

Newgirlintown

11st 5lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield, towards rear after 5th

25/1

2

17th Jan 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 164y

12:50 Clonmel

Newgirlintown

11st 7lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Gerard O’Leary

led, headed when fell 2nd

6/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 957071 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Looked regressive until blinkers triggered a return to form here nine days ago; difficult to know whether the headgear will work a second time but clearly a contender if so; 9lb higher, mind.
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11th

12

(12)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Drish Melody

9st 4lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ian O’Connor

Two-time winner, including at this venue, but last win was in 2022; not too bad back from a 489-day break at Gowran but no show in three runs since, including over 1m here last time.

50/1

14th

14

(9)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:25 Bellewstown

Drish Melody

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Thomas Cooper

Killarney win (1m, soft) came back in 2022 off 49; absent for 489 days until well-backed favourite at Gowran last month, plenty fresh and forcing much of pace before fading into midfield (reported clinically abnormal); interesting on the back of that comeback run with easier ground in her favour.

9/1

7th

15

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

16:33 Gowran Park

Drish Melody

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Cooper

Killarney win (1m, soft) came back in 2022 off 49; absent since March 2024 and likely best watched on yard debut.

20/1

25/1

Form: -99800

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Ran well in a heavy-ground maiden so conditions won't faze her and all her defeats in handicaps have come on goodish ground; could be an improver.
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20th

8

(4)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Curragh

The Pocket Flyer

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Cody

soon midfield, ridden 3f out, soon weakened

33/1

11th

3

(6)

18th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:00 Gowran Park

The Pocket Flyer

9st 11lb

J: Sean Davis

T: R P Cody

towards rear, pushed along and minor headway home turn, ridden and no impression under 2f out

13/2

4th

8

(13)

10th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 60y

14:55 Killarney

The Pocket Flyer

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Cody

towards rear of midfield, ridden and steady headway from over 2f out, went fourth inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

25/1

14/1

Form: 364380

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has had some near-misses but she's still a maiden and certainly not progressing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

3

(10)

13th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Butterfly Island

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Liam Bailey

Exposed maiden; this belated return to 6f isn't enough to tempt today.

33/1

7th

10

(11)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Butterfly Island

9st 3lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Liam Bailey

Regressive filly who has been safely held in some recent classified races on turf and is now 0-24; has often worn blinkers or cheekpieces; visor given a whirl tonight.

20/1

Form: 7-0070

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Her seventh on handicap debut at Leopardstown was mildly encouraging but she was quiet after 110 days away at Cork; bit to prove after that, though she should handle the ground.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(11)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

Ju Ju Gabor

9st 3lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Roger Ingram

Unplaced in ten runs in Ireland and finished last of nine on her stable debut at Chelmsford three weeks ago (1m); cheekpieces need to have a dramatic effect if she's to win this from the outside stall.

25/1

9th

4

(4)

14th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Ju Ju Gabor

9st 5lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Roger Ingram

Ex-Irish maiden; not easily recommended on her stable debut after four months off but this will at least be easier than she's used to.

16/1

9th

9

(3)

16th May 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 31y

19:05 Killarney

Ju Ju Gabor

9st 5lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Richard Anthony Foley

prominent

25/1

7/2

Form: 001102 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won consecutive handicaps at Gowran during the summer and still on a competitive mark judged on Galway second, where he raced prominently throughout over 7f (better at 1m); considered.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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: 63-008 D

Last run: 89 days

W: 8st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Veteran of 71 races under rules and difficult to fancy after his last three efforts.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

13

(4)

6th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Stamp Of Authority

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Charles Coakley

72-race veteran; all four wins have been on turf; 0-26 on AW, unlikely to improve that record now aged 11

25/1

8th

15

(16)

10th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 60y

14:55 Killarney

Stamp Of Authority

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Charles Coakley

pushed along early, midfield, prominent after 1f, led after 2f, headed and ridden from 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

40/1

Form: -60000

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won his maiden on heavy but conditions were no excuse for recent defeats in handicaps; unraced beyond 7f and now in cheekpieces.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

11/4

Form: 066062

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Early days with this yard and he was a very solid second over 1m on soft ground at Listowel 18 days ago, a run that brings him right into the picture.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(9)

10th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 60y

14:55 Killarney

Way To Win

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: John Joseph Hanlon

towards rear of midfield, midfield when ridden over 2f out, soon weakened gradually

11/4

6th

5

(5)

31st Aug 2022

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

14:55 Gowran Park

Way To Win

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

dwelt start, always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out

14/1

12th

5

(15)

31st Jul 2022

Yielding

1m 0f 73y

17:10 Galway

Way To Win

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Joseph Hanlon

always towards rear, took keen hold, pushed along on outer over 2f out, no impression when raced wide home turn, hung right 1f out, soon eased

14/1

25/1

Form: 8-6406

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
No wins in ten and has yet to get placed; didn't threaten to put that right last time behind Drish Melody.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

18th

29

(14)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Mymacushla

8st 10lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Patrick Martin

never better than mid-division, pushed along 3f out, ridden and no extra over 2f out

100/1

11th

14

(8)

10th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 60y

14:55 Killarney

Mymacushla

8st 7lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Patrick Martin

slowly away, always towards rear, ridden but no impression home straight

25/1

6th

9

(11)

1st Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 30y

15:05 Killarney

Mymacushla

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Patrick Martin

towards rear, ridden over 2f out, keeping on when bit short of room over 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders

14/1

12th
11 (11)
Darisana

40/1

Form: 869-9

Last run: 261 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Didn't show a lot on the Flat in Britain and has been finding it tough going in juvenile hurdles.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

17th

23

(22)

19th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Navan

Darisana

8st 8lb

J: Joe Doyle

T: P J Rothwell

always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 3f out

12th

11

(11)

10th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 60y

14:55 Killarney

Darisana

9st 3lb

J: Kevin Manning

T: P J Rothwell

pushed along early, always towards rear, ridden halfway, soon beaten

40/1

8th

9

8th Aug 2022

Good

2m 0f 143y

17:55 Ballinrobe

Darisana

10st 5lb

J: J J Slevin

T: P J Rothwell

never better than mid-division, lost position before 3 out, mistake towards rear 2 out, minor headway run-in, never on terms

66/1

Form: 17-000 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Has won a handicap over this far on similar ground but couldn't make a case for him on this year's evidence.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

6

(6)

4th Nov 2022

Standard

1m 0f 0y

21:30 Dundalk (AW)

Macho Time

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Eamonn O’Connell

prominent

25/1

13th

6

(6)

10th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 60y

14:55 Killarney

Macho Time

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Eamonn O’Connell

in rear throughout, pushed along briefly but no impression home straight

40/1

16

(3)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Macho Time

9st 2lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Second reserve; gained first win since 2019 at Gowran a year ago but struggled since; switch to AW is fine.

Form: 000100 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Roscommon winner in June and off this mark under the same rider; disappointing since but heavy has been in the description for all three wins, so more rain the better for her.
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18

(18)

31st Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Galway

Dutch Schaefer

8st 13lb

J: Kevin Manning

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Second reserve; Roscommon winner in June but no worthwhile form since then despite getting her favoured soft ground; cheekpieces back on along with first-time tongue-tie.

13th

4

(5)

18th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:00 Gowran Park

Dutch Schaefer

9st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

always towards rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden and no impression over 2f out

20/1

14th

10

(1)

10th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 60y

14:55 Killarney

Dutch Schaefer

9st 4lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

disputed lead, prominent after 1f, ridden but weakened quickly over 2f out

25/1

Form: 1/0000

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Smart jumper not all that long ago but it's been a while since he ran a race of note under either code.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

25th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 136y

19:05 Ballinrobe

Dreal Deal

11st 10lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Bled in this last year; good form in first two starts for this yard at Killarney in the summer and creditable third of 17 in valuable 2m4f veterans' contest at Haydock last month; chance on that form.

10/1

7th

12

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

17:25 Punchestown

Dreal Deal

10st 4lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Last win came at Killarney last summer but retains level of ability judged on recent Haydock veterans' handicap third (good), best run for some time; whether or not he can back that up against more progressive types is debatable.

14/1

3rd

10

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 203y

Class 2

15:20 Haydock

Dreal Deal

11st 1lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: P J Rothwell

Irish challenger who could be in the picture judged on his good form at Killarney last summer, and he's one to watch in the betting; however, he's been soundly beaten on his last three starts and has to get back on track.

25/1

Form: 00-800

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Reserve; has really struggled since finishing second in a 1m soft-ground handicap at Gowran a year ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

15

(12)

18th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:00 Gowran Park

Dahomey

8st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

midfield, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression

14/1

16

(10)

10th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 60y

14:55 Killarney

Dahomey

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: T G McCourt

Reserve; has really struggled since finishing second in a 1m soft-ground handicap at Gowran a year ago.

13

(8)

1st Oct 2022

Soft

1m 0f 30y

15:05 Killarney

Dahomey

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: T G McCourt

Pretty poor since finishing second in a 1m soft-ground handicap at Gowran a year ago; finished last at Bellewstown on Thursday.

33/1

Non-runners

Dreal Deal, Dahomey

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €56.00
Straight Forecast €38.70
Tricast €155.83
Trifecta €620.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Way To Win

POSTDATA:

Butterfly Island

RP Ratings (IRE):

Dutch Schaefer

The Irish Sun:

Angel's Trumpet