14.15

J: Sean D Bowen

14/1

Form: /7090- D

Last run: 108 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

Seven-time winner in Britain when peaking at 107 for Robert Cowell; encouraging Irish debut here in October but way below that form in three subsequent Dundalk runs; tongue tie added to cheekpieces here and hard to be confident in despite much reduced mark.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 10 (13)	13th May 2023 Soft To Heavy 0m 5f 0y	15:30 Navan Aljady 9st 2lb J: J M Sheridan T: Denis Gerard Hogan	On a long losing run since winning four races in 2020; has hinted at a return to form this term, reaching the first five on his last three outings; has a bit to find with Jon Riggens on Naas run.	8/1
10 (16)	6th May 2023 Yielding 0m 5f 205y	14:45 Naas Aljady 9st 7lb J: J M Sheridan T: Denis Gerard Hogan	On a long losing run since winning four races in 2020; has hinted at a return to form this term but doesn't look well treated on anything he's achieved in the last two seasons.	16/1
5th 9 (5)	24th Apr 2023 Yielding To Soft 0m 5f 205y	19:10 Naas Aljady 9st 5lb J: J M Sheridan T: Denis Gerard Hogan	Seven wins, on all types of ground, in Britain with the last of then being in 2020; has come down a long way in the ratings and ran his best race since joining this yard last year when fourth of 11 in a higher grade contest at the Curragh last weekend; first-time blinkers did him no harm on that occasion.	15/2

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6th

10

(13)

13th May 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

15:30 Navan

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

On a long losing run since winning four races in 2020; has hinted at a return to form this term, reaching the first five on his last three outings; has a bit to find with Jon Riggens on Naas run.

8/1

10

(16)

6th May 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

14:45 Naas

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

On a long losing run since winning four races in 2020; has hinted at a return to form this term but doesn't look well treated on anything he's achieved in the last two seasons.

16/1

5th

9

(5)

24th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

19:10 Naas

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

Seven wins, on all types of ground, in Britain with the last of then being in 2020; has come down a long way in the ratings and ran his best race since joining this yard last year when fourth of 11 in a higher grade contest at the Curragh last weekend; first-time blinkers did him no harm on that occasion.

15/2

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8th

4 (11)

Earls

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

7/1

Form: 11110- D BF

Last run: 139 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict

Terrific run of form last year on joining this yard, notching up a four-timer in handicaps at 6f-8f; disappointingly never landed a blow when attempting third consecutive win in 5f Naas contest final start; tongue tie tried on seasonal return here; runs well fresh and handles the ground so one to consider.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
11th 4 (11)	31st Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 94y	17:55 Roscommon Earls 9st 8lb J: Gary Carroll T: Gavin Cromwell	His win in last year's renewal on soft ground was his third C&D success; placed in his previous four starts before a rare below-par effort here last time; getting on in years, but could easily bounce back.	10/1
7th 3 (3)	18th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 111y	19:15 Roscommon Earls 9st 12lb J: Gary Carroll T: Gavin Cromwell	C&D winner; knocking on the door in recent starts; beaten 2.5l when third at Galway on latest; runner up over C&D in May off 2lb lower; frame claims again, especially if it rains.	15/2
3rd 9 (7)	30th Jul 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 98y	17:05 Galway Earls 9st 2lb J: Reese Holohan T: Gavin Cromwell	Durable handicapper with 11 wins to his name, the latest being on his favoured soft ground at Roscommon last September; has notched three consecutive seconds since May; concerning that he has been unplaced in seven Galway attempts.	10/1

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11th

4

(11)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

9st 8lb

His win in last year's renewal on soft ground was his third C&D success; placed in his previous four starts before a rare below-par effort here last time; getting on in years, but could easily bounce back.

10/1

7th

3

(3)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

9st 12lb

C&D winner; knocking on the door in recent starts; beaten 2.5l when third at Galway on latest; runner up over C&D in May off 2lb lower; frame claims again, especially if it rains.

15/2

3rd

9

(7)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

9st 2lb

Durable handicapper with 11 wins to his name, the latest being on his favoured soft ground at Roscommon last September; has notched three consecutive seconds since May; concerning that he has been unplaced in seven Galway attempts.

10/1

9th

7 (10)

Verhoyen

J: James Ryan

T: M C Grassick

10/1

Form: 27997- C

Last run: 153 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict

Four of his five wins have come at this track including premier handicap in testing conditions last May off 82; form petered off towards end of season but back down to a nice mark now and never one to rule out in these conditions.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 3 (3)	10th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 0y	19:20 Limerick Verhoyen 9st 13lb J: W J Lee T: M C Grassick	Eight-time winner (placed 20 times) who marked his 100th appearance with a fair sixth of 18 at Fairyhouse recently, one place in front of today's rival Jazzy Dancer; almost two years since his last win; might struggle to record another success in the closing stages of his career.	8/1

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8th

3

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

9st 13lb

Eight-time winner (placed 20 times) who marked his 100th appearance with a fair sixth of 18 at Fairyhouse recently, one place in front of today's rival Jazzy Dancer; almost two years since his last win; might struggle to record another success in the closing stages of his career.

8/1

10th

9 (6)

Jon Riggens

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

9/2

Form: 09522- CD

Last run: 139 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict

Maiden win came over C&D and lightly raced last season, best efforts final two starts in autumn when second in heavy-ground handicaps at Navan and Naas, not clear run latter occasion; remains on a nice mark, goes well in this ground and should get the truly-run race he needs.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
12 (9)	22nd Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y	14:15 Curragh Jon Riggens 8st 7lb J: Reese Holohan T: Edward Lynam	Three wins here; struck for the first time since 2024 when winning at Navan in June; may have benefitted from track position (only runner-up and himself raced far side), but in fairness, second won lately; missed an engagement here earlier this month and profile suggests layoff not ideal; 3lb wrong, but top 'bug' rides.	8/1

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12

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

8st 7lb

Three wins here; struck for the first time since 2024 when winning at Navan in June; may have benefitted from track position (only runner-up and himself raced far side), but in fairness, second won lately; missed an engagement here earlier this month and profile suggests layoff not ideal; 3lb wrong, but top 'bug' rides.

8/1

11th

6 (7)

J: Mpumelelo Mjoka

12/1

Form: 14600- D

Last run: 171 days

W: 9st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict

Prolific winner but all wins have been on a sound surface; well held on soft final two starts last autumn and hard to fancy now in these testing conditions.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9 (10)	19th May 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y	17:42 Cork Only Spoofing 9st 7lb J: Rory Cleary T: Kevin Thomas Coleman	Hardy veteran has won fourteen races on turf, all on good and good to firm ground, but handles an ease; is 15lb lower than when winning at Musselburgh last year and didn't run badly at Bellewstown (5f, soft) on latest; could go well.	10/1
6th 5 (13)	11th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 5f 3y	17:55 Bellewstown Only Spoofing 9st 9lb J: Rory Cleary T: Kevin Thomas Coleman	Likeable veteran won for the fourteenth time at Musselburgh (5f, good) last April and is 13lb lower now; showed some spark when a 2l fourth at Dundalk on penultimate and was third over this C&D (soft) off 5lb higher in October; can't discount.	14/1
8th 7 (5)	20th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y	16:37 Dundalk (AW) Only Spoofing 8st 13lb J: Rory Cleary T: Kevin Thomas Coleman	Attractive handicap mark, but veteran's 14 wins have come on turf; 0-11 on AW but his 2l fourth over 6f here last time is a reason for hope, as is the drop back to 5f now.	6/1

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9

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

9st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

Hardy veteran has won fourteen races on turf, all on good and good to firm ground, but handles an ease; is 15lb lower than when winning at Musselburgh last year and didn't run badly at Bellewstown (5f, soft) on latest; could go well.

10/1

6th

5

(13)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

Likeable veteran won for the fourteenth time at Musselburgh (5f, good) last April and is 13lb lower now; showed some spark when a 2l fourth at Dundalk on penultimate and was third over this C&D (soft) off 5lb higher in October; can't discount.

14/1

8th

7

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

Attractive handicap mark, but veteran's 14 wins have come on turf; 0-11 on AW but his 2l fourth over 6f here last time is a reason for hope, as is the drop back to 5f now.

6/1

2 (4)

J: Shane Foley

14/1

Form: 99869- D

Last run: 149 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict

Smart at his peak for Willie Haggas, notably in 2021 when landing handicaps at Sandown and Doncaster and Group 3 Newbury contest; well below his best last year however, invariably compromising his chances with slow starts; first start for Jessica Harrington and form is on much better ground so best watched.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
12th 1 (11)	22nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y	15:12 Naas Hurricane Ivor 10st 0lb J: Scott McCullagh T: Mrs John Harrington	Won this race at a big price last year; will again be a surprise if he prevails; stable appears to have a better chance with Collecting Coin.	20/1
5 (7)	27th Sep 2025 Yielding 0m 7f 0y	15:10 Curragh Hurricane Ivor 9st 7lb J: Shane Foley T: Mrs John Harrington	Eight wins including once over C&D; some fine runs in defeat since winning at Naas on return this term; probably found the ground a bit quick at Leopardstown last time; is better here too but rain would help.	8/1
6 (6)	13th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y	14:50 Leopardstown Hurricane Ivor 9st 5lb J: Shane Foley T: Mrs John Harrington	Fine stalwart has won eight races, including seasonal return at Naas in March (7f, soft-to-heavy); below best of late but reduced mark now and soft ground so could improve on recent form.	10/1

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12th

1

(11)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:12 Naas

10st 0lb

J: Scott McCullagh

Won this race at a big price last year; will again be a surprise if he prevails; stable appears to have a better chance with Collecting Coin.

20/1

5

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

Eight wins including once over C&D; some fine runs in defeat since winning at Naas on return this term; probably found the ground a bit quick at Leopardstown last time; is better here too but rain would help.

8/1

6

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley