April 22 / 15.55 Limerick

15.55

Yielding

Ardglass Stables Breeze-Up Maiden

  • Prize money: £6265.49
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 19 runners
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Ardglass Stables Breeze-Up Maiden

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 223- BF

Last run: 214 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Narrowly denied in a Leopardstown maiden on debut last year but didn't build on that in two subsequent starts; tough draw to overcome but could have a say if fully tuned up after 214 days off.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(7)

30th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 30y

15:35 Killarney

Gambe Veloci

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Maiden winner who has been competitive in three of his four handicaps and the blip came over 7f; only a length away last time at Navan; goes on soft; considered.

5/1

4th

2

(6)

31st Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Navan

Gambe Veloci

9st 13lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Solid runs in defeat in premier handicaps after Limerick maiden win; beaten a long way at Galway last time but certainly respected if that can be ignored.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 559-

Last run: 209 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Built on her debut when a 2l fifth at Punchestown (1m1f, good to yielding) but not as good at the Curragh when last seen; off 209 days.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16th

5

(16)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 3f 214y

15:25 Naas

Nostringsattached

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Kinirons

In great form earlier this season notching up back-to-back handicap wins at Cork off 75 and Gowran Park off 82; not disgraced in a Cork Group 3 (1m4f, good) on her penultimate start but well-beaten in a Listed heat at Gowran Park on latest; probably up against it in this company.

33/1

10th

7

(12)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Galway

Nostringsattached

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Showed improved form earlier this year, winning handicaps over approx 1m2f at Cork and Gowran; creditable run in a Group 3 over this trip since; a bit to find but handles ground.

16/1

20/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Frankel colt; half-brother to winners Al Wukair (7f-1m including 2yo/Group 1; RPR 120), Dream Today (6f-7f including 2yo/AW/beach; 107), Witches Brew (Listed-placed 7f; 100) and Ballyorban (7f 2yo/6f; 90); dam French 1m 2yo winner (93) out of French Oaks winner; nice pedigree but likely best watched on belated debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(11)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Fernao

9st 4lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: W McCreery

Lightly raced 4yo was having first run since July (gelded) when staying-on second to an improver at the Curragh last month (7f, yielding-to-soft) in first-time visor; yet to race in testing conditions but good chance he'll handle it and one to consider.

9/1

2nd

4

(9)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Fernao

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

towards rear, headway under 2f out, chased clear leader inside final furlong, kept on, no match for winner

9/1

10th

3

(4)

17th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 20y

18:50 Killarney

Fernao

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Late-developing colt; placed at Limerick and this venue (beaten even-money favourite) before hacking up in a maiden at Listowel early last month; interesting in first handicap, though mark is not obviously lenient.

4/1

4th
9 (15)
Secret Spy

4/1

Form: 4-

Last run: 134 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth of 14 in a Dundalk maiden (7f) that has worked out well on his debut in December; looked green and every chance he will improve for 1m.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(4)

12th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Laytown

Secret Spy

10st 3lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: A Oliver

Lightly raced and has hinted at winning potential in maiden and handicap company; off since June but should be a contender at this level.

10/1

10th

6

(2)

24th Jun 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 75y

15:10 Down Royal

Secret Spy

10st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: A Oliver

prominent, led after 1f, pushed along and headed under 2f out

20/1

11th

8

(4)

5th Jun 2023

Good

1m 1f 100y

16:37 Gowran Park

Secret Spy

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

towards rear

20/1

12/1

Form: 69

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten roughly 9l on debut and failed to build on that when struggling in a Naas maiden last month; longer trip may help but others have more compelling claims.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

14

(13)

6th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:40 Kempton (AW)

Old Peculier

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Fahey

Has has improved significantly since blinkers were added, completing a Dundalk hat-trick (1m-1m4f) in December /January and even better form when second of 12 to Penzance over 1m2f at Lingfield five weeks ago; there's nothing wrong with that form so he's yet another who has to enter the reckoning.

12/1

4th

14

(13)

6th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:40 Kempton (AW)

Old Peculier

8st 9lb

J: David Probert

T: Mark Fahey

Has has improved significantly since blinkers were added, completing a Dundalk hat-trick (1m-1m4f) in December /January and even better form when second of 12 to Penzance over 1m2f at Lingfield five weeks ago; there's nothing wrong with that form so he's yet another who has to enter the reckoning.

12/1

2nd

11

(3)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:22 Lingfield (AW)

Old Peculier

8st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Mark Fahey

Lightly raced on AW in Ireland but he has improved significantly since blinkers were added, most recently running away with a 1m handicap at Dundalk in January (taking him to 3-3 in headgear); no issue with the longer trip (won over 1m4f on penultimate start) but a 13lb rise for last time (raised a total of 28lb for the three wins), allied to significantly stronger opposition, could leave him vulnerable; his tendency to hang sharply right won't be an asset here either.

14/1

6th
10 (19)
Texas Sun

6/1

Form: 32- BF

Last run: 284 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Built on a promising third on debut when runner-up in a Killarney maiden when last seen; can continue his progress if ready on return but the widest draw makes life tough.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(9)

8th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 175y

19:10 Down Royal

Texas Sun

10st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: James McAuley

Placed in first two maidens for Ger Lyons last year; off the mark on second start for this yard when getting up close home in Sligo claimer (10.5f) but stamina unproven for this trip.

6/1

1st

8

(1)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 103y

17:05 Sligo

Texas Sun

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: James McAuley

pushed along briefly, soon prominent, headway when ridden over 1f out, ran on inside final 110yds, led final strides

10/1

4th

1

(1)

24th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 96y

17:40 Ballinrobe

Texas Sun

10st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: James McAuley

in touch with leaders

9/1

7th
17 (14)
Captured

Form: 00/

Last run: 931 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; shown nothing in two runs so far; up in trip; off 931 days.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

14

(9)

8th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

20:20 Gowran Park

Captured

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Luke Comer

Big price in two handicaps this term but has run with plenty of credit on both occasions; has a bit to find with Stormy Jenn on Naas running.

10/1

7th

14

(9)

8th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

20:20 Gowran Park

Captured

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Luke Comer

Big price in two handicaps this term but has run with plenty of credit on both occasions; has a bit to find with Stormy Jenn on Naas running.

10/1

4th

17

(12)

29th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

19:50 Naas

Captured

8st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Luke Comer

in touch with leaders, headway and prominent over 2f out, went fourth final strides

33/1

Form: 0/4

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Horse

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor debut effort in 2020 but outran 80-1 odds when beaten roughly 2l at Dundalk last month when returning from over two years off; still has to turn the form around with Expound though and both the bounce factor, and the poor draw are a concern here.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(4)

7th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 175y

17:20 Bellewstown

The Shootlist

9st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

Outran his odds in a maiden on return from a lengthy absence in March but shown nothing in two runs since including handicap debut latest.

40/1

11th

5

(13)

10th May 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

16:15 Gowran Park

The Shootlist

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Luke Comer

in touch with leaders

16/1

8th

11

(17)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Limerick

The Shootlist

9st 9lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Luke Comer

in touch with leaders

16/1

16/1

Form: 65

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in two Dundalk maidens, the latest when stepped up to this trip last month; tongue-tie now on and has a bit to find on turf debut but not ruled out.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(10)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:30 Down Royal

Areana

9st 13lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Returned from 260-day absence in the form of her life for new yard this time last year, making all for today's rider to win over 1m2f at both Naas and in this event (off 63); tough task from out of the handicap in Curragh premier handicap afterwards; returns from year's absence but goes well fresh; yard amongst the winners on Wednesday.

13/2

11th

23

(4)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Areana

8st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Has returned from 260-day absence in the form of her life for new yard, making all for today's rider to win over this trip at both Naas and Down Royal (good) in blinkers; up an aggregate of 16lb but remains 7lb out of handicap in this much higher grade.

33/1

Form: 353

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Best effort yet when beaten roughly 1l in a Dundalk maiden last month; solid claims provided that he's as effective on turf.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:55 Tramore

Expound

9st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three-time Flat winner won off 2lb higher at Ballinrobe last year (1m2f, good) and returned to the same race in May when an okay fourth of nine; something seemingly went wrong when pulled up over hurdles at Clonmel in May; others appeal more.

8/1

1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Expound

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Made almost all to win this race last year (Ballycashin third); ran well off 10lb higher mark at Tramore in August; otherwise has done all his racing on the Flat over the past year; placed on multiple occasions, fair form late; fourth of nine at Ballinrobe last Friday.

7/1

Form: 66/2-

Last run: 173 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ran okay in two starts for Saeed bin Suroor in Britain and much improved on Irish bow in a Galway maiden in October; mixed signs on the form of that race but longer trip should suit and not ruled out, having already shown he can go well fresh.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

19

(17)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:27 Limerick

Racing Royalty

9st 13lb

T: Gillian Scott

Two-time winner on soft ground in 2023; placed at Galway last September before two below-par runs; seventh of 14 here last week on seasonal debut; held by Carvalhal; third reserve.

7th

2

(9)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Racing Royalty

10st 1lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Gillian Scott

Both wins came in the autumn of 2023; best 2024 form was also late in the campaign, and his only placing last season was obtained at Galway in September; hard to make a case for him on seasonal debut.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 2/320/ BF

Last run: 896 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Grade 1 placed over hurdles and only beaten 6l in the 2020 Triumph Hurdle; some promising form on the Flat previously but it would be a surprise if he still had the speed for this sort of test.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 7f 110y

17:30 Tramore

Cerberus

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: William Coleman O’Brien

Two wins over hurdles in 2019 but nothing since and his recent Cork fourth (2m1f, yielding) was a pretty remote one; 10lb higher mark in this sphere and others make more appeal.

11/1

4th

9

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

Cerberus

11st 6lb

J: James Smith

T: William Coleman O’Brien

Veteran has a record of 2-26 over hurdles; lost his way for John Hayes in 2024; no run under rules for 615 days; never a factor in two point starts in November; new trainer.

20/1

12th

3

12th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 180y

19:20 Kilbeggan

Cerberus

12st 0lb

J: Mr R W Barron

T: John G Hayes

Once a useful sort but has been soundly beaten when last seen over hurdles and also on the Flat recently; others appeal more.

28/1

100/1

Form: 0/0

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed little on debut in Britain and similar story at Gowran earlier this week.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

12

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:30 Cork

Benzine

10st 8lb

J: Danny Power

T: J Morrison

Maiden in all spheres after 22 starts, standout recent effort when second in 2m2f Limerick handicap chase; penultimate Clonmel handicap hurdle fourth has worked out well so certainly can't be ruled out.

7/1

9th

12

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Wexford

Benzine

11st 0lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: J Morrison

Maiden in all spheres after 21 starts; however, has been running well enough lately; second on chase debut at Limerick and two decent hurdle runs since; chance.

8/1

4th

14

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 113y

17:40 Clonmel

Benzine

10st 8lb

J: Danny Power

T: J Morrison

Ordinary form over hurdles; returned from a break with an excellent first run over fences at Limerick, finished second despite making a few slight errors; didn't maintain that improvement at Kilbeggan back over hurdles.

13/2

200/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in bumpers; pulled up over hurdles last month and hard to make a case for on Flat debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:15 Sligo

Nurse Garvey

11st 3lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: D M Christie

Made the frame in pair of maidens last summer, one of them here, but handicap form has been poor.

50/1

10

3rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:20 Listowel

Nurse Garvey

10st 6lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: D M Christie

towards rear

16/1

9th

18

28th May 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 75y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Nurse Garvey

10st 8lb

T: D M Christie

Second reserve; C&D maiden fourth last September one of her better efforts and has run well fresh; handicap debut.

Form: 00/00-

Last run: 191 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown very little in four outings so far.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

18:22 Lingfield (AW)

Von Krolock

9st 5lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

Won on Polytrack in Ireland; three Wolverhampton AW wins for this yard, seemingly suited by the return to 6f when drawing clear in April; respectable efforts on turf either side of a break since (visor discarded latest, blinkers now refitted) and he's relatively unexposed at this trip on the AW so could have some improvement to come.

4/1

Form: 0P-0

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shown nothing in three maidens at huge odds so far.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

17

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 4f 85y

17:02 Killarney

Ely Bandero

11st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Ms Debbie Hartnett

midfield, hampered by faller 5th

12th

4

1st Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:00 Listowel

Ely Bandero

11st 4lb

J: Mr C J Shine

T: Ms Debbie Hartnett

Scarcely beat a rival in four Flat starts and makes little appeal on his hurdles debut.

150/1

16th

3

(12)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Limerick

Ely Bandero

9st 9lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Patrick Michael Verling

midfield

150/1

Form: 6

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

11

(7)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Run For You

9st 1lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M G Quinn

Promise on debut over C&D but has gone backwards since and she was tailed off on yard debut latest; return to further should help at least.

20/1

18th

11

(21)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 164y

14:55 Navan

Run For You

9st 3lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M G Quinn

Just a hint of ability in four starts and others are more likely; new yard.

40/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 284 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; only beat one home in a Killarney maiden last year; new yard.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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17th

13

(2)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Fan Na Tiobratan

8st 12lb

J: Sean Bird

T: Ruaidhri Joseph Tierney

soon led, headed but pressed leader halfway

50/1

13th

15

(17)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:20 Navan

Fan Na Tiobratan

9st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Ruaidhri Joseph Tierney

Very modest form in maidens and on handicap bow over 1m3f; outsider.

50/1

16th

15

(13)

23rd Jun 2023

Soft

1m 3f 70y

19:55 Limerick

Fan Na Tiobratan

8st 12lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Ruaidhri Joseph Tierney

Three ordinary efforts in maidens and makes little appeal on her handicap bow.

100/1

Form: 7-

Last run: 280 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; not beaten far in a fillies' maiden at the Curragh on debut; off 280 days.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

18th

4

(17)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

16:20 Navan

God Knows

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Has won two races; ended last season on a good note with two second placings at Down Royal and the Curragh; not at that level this term in races from 7f to 1m3f.

25/1

10th

9

(3)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 0y

17:00 Naas

God Knows

9st 5lb

J: Adam Grant

T: P Sweeney

Two-time winner hasn't really fired this year but she did run on well from the back over 7f at Leopardstown last time so return to this longer trip a plus; soundly beaten in a division of this race last season off 11lb higher; others preferred.

20/1

Non-runners

Run For You, Fan Na Tiobratan, God Knows

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €19.80
Straight Forecast €17.45
Trifecta €82.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Expound

TOPSPEED:

Gambe Veloci

The Irish Sun:

Run For You

RP Ratings (IRE):

Expound

POSTDATA:

Expound