May 05 / 18.25 Cork

18.25

Good

Mallow Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £41769.91
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 24 runners
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Mallow Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 24 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £49.20
  • Place: £7.20

Form: 110-87 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won four in a row between 6f and 1m last term; well held so far this year.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

4

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:00 Killarney

Earls

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Wonderfully durable handicapper with 11 wins to his name, the latest being on his favoured soft ground at Roscommon in September; returned to form at that track two starts back, where he handled good ground, and fine run at Limerick (yielding) last month when narrowly beaten by an in-form 3yo; easier ground would be ideal, but still the one to beat.

7/4

2nd

8

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Limerick

Earls

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Confirmed a liking for the Roscommon track with last month's second; last September, that venue was the scene of the most recent of his 11 career wins; retains ability.

6/1

2nd

8

(15)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Earls

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Veteran loves it here; has won eleven times, including three over C&D, most recently off this mark last September; poor both runs this season, however, and not well drawn here.

22/1

2nd
12 (20)
All Lies Ahead

10/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 412-12 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Progressive filly beat Loingseoir at Leopardstown and bumped into classy type when runner-up at Gowran; ran okay on good on debut but her improvement has come on softer going; trip is ideal.
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2nd

2

(20)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

All Lies Ahead

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

midfield, smooth headway but waiting for room under 2f out, went second inside final furlong, challenging final 110yds, no extra towards finish

22/1

2nd

2

(20)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

All Lies Ahead

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

midfield, smooth headway but waiting for room under 2f out, went second inside final furlong, challenging final 110yds, no extra towards finish

22/1

3rd

5

(1)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:00 Leopardstown

All Lies Ahead

9st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

prominent, led over 1f out, headed 1f out, no extra and lost second inside final 110yds

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 0067-1 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Great stalwart for yard; won at Naas on return and raised 6lb but was only beaten a neck off 90 in this last year.
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8th

11

(9)

11th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:05 Naas

Blairmayne

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Four-time course winner (three C&D); won here on last season's return from 4lb higher and has the benefit of a recent AW run this time; excuse when 7th on AW latest (blindfold off late) and could go well back here despite his advancing years.

11/1

8th

11

(9)

11th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:05 Naas

Blairmayne

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Four-time course winner (three C&D); won here on last season's return from 4lb higher and has the benefit of a recent AW run this time; excuse when 7th on AW latest (blindfold off late) and could go well back here despite his advancing years.

11/1

7th

2

(13)

5th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:55 Dundalk (AW)

Blairmayne

9st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Half of his eight wins have come at Naas, twice around this time of the year; 0-4 on AW and may just need this before anticipated turf return.

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 342-21 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
All six wins on AW including valuable 1m handicap at Lingfield last month; only had four goes on turf and drying ground will help; ran okay in C&D contest last year.
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11th

4

(7)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Final Voyage

9st 11lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Ended a long losing sequence with a 10.5f Cork win last month under this rider (good to yielding) off 5lb lower; didn't appear to appreciate drop to 7f back at Cork last time when staying on for seventh (short head behind Dark Viper); others more likely.

10/1

7th

3

(2)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Final Voyage

9st 8lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Ended a long losing sequence with a course win for this rider over the extended 1m2f nine days ago; 5lb higher and sharply down in trip; possibly vulnerable.

8/1

1st

12

(13)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Final Voyage

9st 1lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Seven-time winner, last win at Dundalk in February 2024 off 3lb higher; some good efforts last year, including over this trip on the AW, and creditable run in the circumstances (slowly away) at the Curragh on latest under today's rider; one to consider.

12/1

Form: 51/1 D

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Landed Navan sprint maiden at two for previous yard; missed last year; won well over 7f at Dundalk in February and 7lb higher now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

15

(13)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Tosen Wish

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Beaten 5l behind a few of these at Cork last time and step back up in trip in his favour; not ruled out from the bottom of the handicap but others have more compelling claims.

20/1

12th

15

(13)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Tosen Wish

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Beaten 5l behind a few of these at Cork last time and step back up in trip in his favour; not ruled out from the bottom of the handicap but others have more compelling claims.

20/1

5th

17

(13)

10th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:50 Cork

Tosen Wish

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

soon prominent, lost position when outpaced over 1f out, soon bit short of room and slightly hampered, kept on towards finish

20/1

Form: 3072-5

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Ran well in plenty of big-field handicaps (6f-1m) on the straight track at the Curragh last year for John Feane after winning twice at three; fifth of 27 on yard bow in Irish Lincoln; tongue-tie tried then discarded.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(13)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

No More Porter

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three wins have been gained at the Curragh; eight of his 17 places have also come at that venue, including a fine second there on his latest start; not guaranteed to produce his best form, though he managed a second placing here in 2023 on his only visit.

9/2

2nd

15

(11)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

No More Porter

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three wins have been here including one over C&D; was third on return over C&D but was poor at Leopardstown since so has questions to answer now.

18/1

13th

13

(15)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

No More Porter

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three Curragh wins have been over shorter; has run okay on occasions over this sort of trip but opposable on balance of form and draw not great.

20/1

Form: 9806-5

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Three-time Group winner over 6f; mark has come down a lot and ran okay when never-nearer fifth on Curragh return over 6f; best on easy ground.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

3

(5)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:00 Navan

Gustavus Weston

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Has won at Group 2 level but in decline and without a win in three years; plum last in a Curragh handicap last time; headgear left off today but hard to fancy.

16/1

17th

8

(4)

5th Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Gustavus Weston

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Three-time C&D winner in Group 2 and Group 3 class but hasn't won in over three years; respectable fourth at Tipperary over 5f when last seen in May; needs a deluge of rain to have any chance and layoff a worry.

11/1

Form: 00/70- C

Last run: 215 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Dual Listed winner but his best form is on softer ground and no show in light campaign last year; has never run in a handicap; off seven months.
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19th

2

(16)

18th Mar 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Snapraeterea

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ground will be right for him and won at Listed level for third time at Tipperary in October; second off 99 at Galway festival the last time he ran in a handicap; jockey rides him for the first time.

10/1

4th

2

(4)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Snapraeterea

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Was gaining his third win at Listed level when taking Concorde Stakes at Tipperary early this month, just five days after finishing second in similar Cork contest (in which Power And Me disappointed); clearly in good heart, handles the ground and has to be respected.

11/2

1st

6

(11)

1st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 100y

14:40 Tipperary

Snapraeterea

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear, headway towards near side from under 2f out, ridden but still plenty to do 1f out, ran on well against near rail to lead towards finish

5/1

16/1

Form: 41-124

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Shot up the ratings after two easy wins over 1m at Dundalk and creditable efforts in defeat since; touched off over C&D and got no run when fourth at Limerick; seems equally effective on turf as on AW and better ground should be fine.
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Verdict Starting price

7

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cheers Again

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Has a record of 3-5 at this track and ran well enough over 1m2.5f in a premier handicap last time; probably didn't get home over that trip after a wide passage and can do better today.

10/1

10

(8)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Cheers Again

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Paul W Flynn

Three course wins over 1m; best run this term when third at Leopardstown last time over 1m1f; this trip is a query but can be involved if staying.

12/1

20/1

Form: 043-50

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Just maiden win to her name but only beaten 4l in Irish Lincoln in March; all runs over 1m; getting no joy from the handicapper.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(8)

5th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:25 Cork

Miss Mirabell

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Just maiden win to her name but only beaten 4l in Irish Lincoln in March; all runs over 1m; getting no joy from the handicapper.

20/1

1

(11)

19th Apr 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Gowran Park

Miss Mirabell

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

13th

16

(25)

25th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Miss Mirabell

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: J P Murtagh

Useful sort on turf last season; form of her two Dundalk runs does not look good enough to make her a strong contender now.

25/1

16/1

Form: 10-267 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Second to well-treated rival on return at Naas but held since; all runs so far on soft.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

3

(6)

3rd Jun 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Ayr

Vocal Studies

9st 5lb

J: Jack Garritty

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

took keen hold, led but pestered, faced challenges over 1f out, headed final 110yds, kept on

11/4

1st

3

(11)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Vocal Studies

9st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

prominent, led after 2f, went clear going easily over 2f out, ridden and much reduced lead inside final furlong, kept on well inside final 110yds, always doing enough

15/2

1st

3

(11)

4th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

16:20 Thirsk

Vocal Studies

9st 11lb

J: Jonny Peate

T: Roger Fell & Sean Murray

prominent, led after 2f, went clear going easily over 2f out, ridden and much reduced lead inside final furlong, kept on well inside final 110yds, always doing enough

15/2

Form: 88-713 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Repeated last year's win in 5f Curragh handicap in March; placed form over 7f but at his best held up off a strong pace over 5f/6f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

5

(3)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Laugh A Minute

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Nine-time winner, most recently over C&D (soft) off 82 in March; best effort for some time when today's headgear tried in finishing never nearer fourth over C&D 17 days ago in testing conditions; 2lb lower now and Keane takes over; has to be respected.

8/1

4th

6

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:52 Curragh

Laugh A Minute

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Stephen Thorne

Nine-time winner, most recently over C&D (soft) off 6lb higher in March; well behind Gerrit's Gem at Cork on latest; new headgear combination needs to spark a revival, well-treated if it does.

16/1

11th

1

(8)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Laugh A Minute

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Winner of nine races; latest success was four starts ago over this trip on soft at the Curragh in March; has to bounce back from a below-par display at Naas last month.

16/1

13th
24 (15)
Verhoyen

Form: 7-9072 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; has come down the ratings and second at much lower level at Curragh on Monday; 2lb wrong.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

14th
15 (13)
San Aer

14/1

Form: 214-48 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Progressive over 7f/1m last year and fourth in Irish Lincoln on return; not as good over C&D latest; has won on good but very effective on soft ground.
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5th

2

(10)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

San Aer

10st 1lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Four wins to his name, including a C&D maiden success in 2021; last win was in 2023; fair form last year; no encouragement from this term's four starts

25/1

14th

11

(16)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

San Aer

9st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual-purpose; four Flat wins but last of those came in 2023; not a terrible effort on latest and now 2lb below his last success but the draw gods have not been kind here.

28/1

11th

15

(19)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

San Aer

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Ross O’Sullivan

No win since October 2023; promise on first two starts for this yard last October but two runs this season have not been good (very slowly away latest); others arrive in better form.

25/1

Form: 323-30 C

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner of the Ahonoora Handicap over 7f at Galway; in rear in Irish Lincoln; one of six runners for his trainer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

3

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Current Option

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Adrian McGuinness

took keen hold, prominent, joined leader over 4f out, led under 3f out, headed over 1f out, lost second when lost action inside final 110yds, eased towards finish, looked to go wrong

3/1

4th

3

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Current Option

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Adrian McGuinness

took keen hold, prominent, joined leader over 4f out, led under 3f out, headed over 1f out, lost second when lost action inside final 110yds, eased towards finish, looked to go wrong

3/1

2nd

9

(9)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Current Option

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Once very useful sort with eight turf wins but is yet to win on AW; fine effort from the front over inadequate 6f (rider dropped whip) here last Friday and one to consider back at his optimum trip and rider's valuable claim.

13/2

14/1

Form: 11679- C

Last run: 194 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Madrid Handicap and Group 3 winner last year and fair sixth in latest handicap start at Leopardstown; moderate stakes runs last twice and yard quiet.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16th

1

(22)

5th May 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:25 Cork

Markaz Paname

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Madrid Handicap and Group 3 winner last year and fair sixth in latest handicap start at Leopardstown; moderate stakes runs last twice and yard quiet.

14/1

9th

1

(4)

23rd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Markaz Paname

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

raced far side, prominent, pushed along 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

5/2

7th

1

(10)

2nd Oct 2022

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 100y

14:25 Tipperary

Markaz Paname

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

prominent, dropped to midfield halfway, pushed along up the centre 2f out, weakened 1f out

9/2

OUR TIP
17th
22 (14)
Navagio

Form: 5200-3 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
First reserve; Curragh maiden winner for Johnny Murtagh; fine third over C&D on yard bow; 1lb wrong.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

12

(20)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Navagio

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner but losing run stretches back to July 2023; recent Roscommon sixth was mildly encouraging; plenty more needed now.

12/1

6th

12

(1)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Navagio

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner but losing run stretches back to July 2023; no signs of making a return to the winner's enclosure in four starts for this yard; top rider booked but others in better form.

20/1

20/1

Form: 5863-5

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Smart 2yo and placed over 1m off 85 for Karl Burke last year; should improve for Irish debut fifth at Naas but needs to take a big step forward.
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5th

11

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

The Organiser

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Mark Pattinson

Can miss the break but he's on a dangerous mark and was runner-up here (7f, good) in May before a respectable fourth at Chepstow last month; this return to AW is no problem and he has each-way claims.

12/1

4th

2

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:03 Chepstow

The Organiser

9st 8lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Mark Pattinson

5lb lower than when winning at Brighton last September (6f, soft); solid second, albeit put in his place by the winner, at Lingfield four weeks ago (7f, good); drying conditions may suit others more.

6/1

2nd

6

(6)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

The Organiser

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Mark Pattinson

His fourth win (Brighton last September) temporarily halted a downward trajectory but he hasn't been placed since; best to look elsewhere.

16/1

16/1

Form: 67551- D

Last run: 251 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Great servant gained sixth win at the Curragh in August and not seen since; well held in previous two renewals and likely to need the run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

9

(9)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ice Cold In Alex

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: K J Condon

Grand old servant who is stuck on a 16-race losing streak; disappointed at Gowran this month but stamina was stretched over a mile on the day; he's well treated now and has won around here in the past but the percentage call is to oppose.

20/1

9

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Ice Cold In Alex

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: K J Condon

Stuck on a losing run but dangerously handicapped and hasn't been running badly this year; each-way claims.

12/1

6th

5

(17)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Ice Cold In Alex

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: K J Condon

Losing run since a C&D success in 2022; encouraging sixth here last week over C&D when staying on well and on a dangerous mark but possibly more effective at 7f these days.

8/1

Form: 44-135 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Prolific winning sprinter but all 14 victories have come on AW; third in Listed contest over this trip at Wolverhampton in March.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(2)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:10 Dundalk (AW)

Harrys Bar

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Has 15 AW wins to his name and been running well in defeat lately, including behind Daamberdiplomat; below his best in a C&D claimer last time so will have to improve upon that.

13/2

2nd

2

(3)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:50 Dundalk (AW)

Harrys Bar

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Has 15 AW wins to his name, including eight at this venue but none since October 2023; did well to get within 3/4l of Valiant Force over 5f here in October and again took second behind that useful sort over this trip three weeks ago; stable 6-24 here this year; excellent chance at these weights.

8/11

2nd

3

(2)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Harrys Bar

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

pressed winner, challenging when ridden over 1f out, kept on but no match for winner

4/1

Form: 341/1-

Last run: 390 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced and has won his last two; off over a year since landing 6f Curragh handicap and Lee prefers All Lies Ahead.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

5

(6)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Stag Night

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Six-time winner; boasts a good record at this venue and is generally dependable; beat Likedbymike narrowly here on penultimate start; out of the money at Navan three weeks ago when Erosandpsyche was third.

8/1

5th

5

(3)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:42 Navan

Stag Night

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

In fine form this season at the Curragh; third on seasonal reappearance (6f, heavy); 1.25l second behind Bodhi Bear on penultimate (5f, sft-hvy); won over 5f (soft) there on latest and the runner up has run well in Listed company since; 5lb rise fair and should be bang there again if the forecast rain materialises.

11/4

1st

2

(6)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Stag Night

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

One win and five places from ten Curragh starts; good chance now after second over C&D last month, marking an improvement from a third placing over 6f on seasonal debut; best suited by soft ground.

4/1

Form: 0474-4

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Best form has come at Dundalk but just 1-15 overall; 4l fourth at that venue in March and could be on a decent mark if he puts it all together.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:35 Leopardstown

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nine wins in all, but only one on turf from 32 starts; led when third over 7f at Fairyhouse last week, and that's probably his optimum trip on turf, rather than the stiff mile here; unplaced all four runs here, too.

12/1

3rd

4

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Exquisite Acclaim

8st 9lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Eight-time winner on the AW but just 1-31 on turf; beaten 3l when third of 6 in this last season and just 1lb lower now; finished a couple of places ahead of Tolebi when a 4.5l seventh of 17 at the Curragh on latest; place shout.

12/1

7th

4

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Eight-time AW winner; not as good on turf (1-31) and last of 12 on his favoured surface when last seen at Lingfield in early April; others appeal more.

33/1

Form: 1-5732 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Two good runs in four days at Leopardstown last month, including when touched off by All Lies Ahead, but surprise if he's up to this grade.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Loingseoir

10st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

Seven career wins and probably not as dependent on soft ground as he once was; consistent this season without really threatening to win and likely to run his race again.

10/1

6th

3

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Loingseoir

10st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

Largely consistent veteran whose seven wins range in trips from 7f to 1m4f, most recently at lower limit at the Curragh last autumn; recent Leopardstown fourth (Green Kite second) was a seasonal-best but this ground possibly on the quick side.

8/1

Form: 126-10 C BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; C&D and AW winner but doubtful if she's up to this grade of handicap; 1lb wrong.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(15)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:55 Dundalk (AW)

Might And Mercy

9st 5lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Patrick J McKenna

prominent, led after 1f, headed under 2f out, soon weakened

25/1

12th

3

(3)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Might And Mercy

9st 6lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Patrick J McKenna

Course winner over 7f has a falling mark this year after a number of unplaced runs; a better effort over that trip last time; has a chance if building on that.

6/1

4th

4

(7)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Might And Mercy

9st 10lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Patrick J McKenna

soon led narrowly or disputed lead, headed and prominent after 2f, challenging on far side of group when bumped 2f out, no extra inside final 110yds, lost third final strides

33/1

Non-runners

Harry's Bar, Stag Night, Exquisite Acclaim, Loingseoir, Might And Mercy

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €250.80
Straight Forecast €122.05
Tricast €1775.87
Trifecta €457.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

No More Porter

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Stag Night

TOPSPEED:

Verhoyen

POSTDATA:

Blairmayne

The Irish Sun:

No More Porter