19.00

J: Leigh Roche

7/1

Place: £2.50

Form: 050-10 C BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict

Three-time course winner over 6f here and has won over 7f at Leopardstown; won here on return and stayed on well when beaten 4l here since; remains on a good mark and respected back up in trip.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 14 (5)	11th May 2024 Good To Yielding 0m 5f 205y	15:05 Naas Midnight Fire 8st 12lb J: Chris Hayes T: Eddie & Patrick Harty	soon midfield, headway on far side of group under 2f out, joined leaders when ridden inside final furlong, kept on but no match for winner	4/1
2nd 14 (5)	11th May 2024 Good To Yielding 0m 5f 205y	15:05 Naas Midnight Fire 8st 12lb J: Chris Hayes T: Eddie & Patrick Harty	soon midfield, headway on far side of group under 2f out, joined leaders when ridden inside final furlong, kept on but no match for winner	4/1
2nd 20 (4)	20th Apr 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y	17:05 Curragh Midnight Fire 8st 11lb J: Leigh Roche T: Eddie & Patrick Harty	towards rear towards far side, steady headway from over 2f out, challenging when ridden 1f out, kept on but no match for winner	16/1

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2nd

14

(5)

11th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:05 Naas

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

soon midfield, headway on far side of group under 2f out, joined leaders when ridden inside final furlong, kept on but no match for winner

4/1

2nd

14

(5)

11th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:05 Naas

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

soon midfield, headway on far side of group under 2f out, joined leaders when ridden inside final furlong, kept on but no match for winner

4/1

2nd

20

(4)

20th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

towards rear towards far side, steady headway from over 2f out, challenging when ridden 1f out, kept on but no match for winner

16/1

4th

16 (5)

Jered Maddox

J: Jamie Powell

T: David Marnane

16/1

Place: £3.10

Form: 217520 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict

Five-time AW winner who has been running well in defeat since his latest success in February; only faded very late at Cork last week when drawn on the wrong side and may do better here.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
11th 13 (1)	26th May 2026 Standard 0m 5f 0y	18:48 Dundalk (AW) Jered Maddox 8st 7lb J: Andrew Slattery T: David Marnane	Seeking an 11th course success, having gained his tenth by a narrow margin over 6f here in April (fine at 5f); only 2lb higher and wouldn't read too much into a no-show at the Curragh last time.	7/1
20th 13 (2)	4th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y	17:20 Curragh Jered Maddox 9st 3lb J: Luke McAteer T: David Marnane	Admirably durable veteran stuck to his task well when recording his 12th AW win last month; 1-27 record on turf strikes a strong cautionary note; 0-6 at this venue in his 87-race career.	10/1

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11th

13

(1)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

8st 7lb

Seeking an 11th course success, having gained his tenth by a narrow margin over 6f here in April (fine at 5f); only 2lb higher and wouldn't read too much into a no-show at the Curragh last time.

7/1

20th

13

(2)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

9st 3lb

Admirably durable veteran stuck to his task well when recording his 12th AW win last month; 1-27 record on turf strikes a strong cautionary note; 0-6 at this venue in his 87-race career.

10/1

5th

10 (14)

No Niki No

J: Declan McDonogh

T: E J O’Neill

20/1

Form: 33119- D

Last run: 239 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 79

Form & Verdict

Won twice in France towards the end of last year; however, probably on a stiff enough mark for her return and she may need softer ground.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3 (6)	29th Sep 2025 Good 1m 4f 194y	14:39 Down Royal No Niki No 9st 10lb J: Colin Keane T: E J O’Neill	Won her ninth race when winning over 1m4f at Tramore in July; below that form behind Mo Ghille Mar here and over 2m back at Tramore since; has worn different headgear before but first time with a visor today.	14/1
1 (11)	16th Aug 2025 Yielding 2m 0f 0y	19:37 Tramore No Niki No 10st 4lb J: Chris Hayes T: E J O’Neill	Was recording a ninth career win when making all for decisive success here over 1m4f last month (good); capitulated tamely however at Down Royal 10 days later so needs to bounce back and unproven over this far.	15/2
6th 1 (5)	18th Jul 2025 Good 1m 5f 0y	20:00 Down Royal No Niki No 10st 0lb J: Chris Hayes T: E J O’Neill	Was recording a ninth career win when making all for decisive success at Tramore 10 days ago (1m4f, good); 4lb rise returns her to a career-high mark and this stiffer stamina test could stretch her.	6/1

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3

(6)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 194y

9st 10lb

Won her ninth race when winning over 1m4f at Tramore in July; below that form behind Mo Ghille Mar here and over 2m back at Tramore since; has worn different headgear before but first time with a visor today.

14/1

1

(11)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

10st 4lb

Was recording a ninth career win when making all for decisive success here over 1m4f last month (good); capitulated tamely however at Down Royal 10 days later so needs to bounce back and unproven over this far.

15/2

6th

1

(5)

18th Jul 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

10st 0lb

Was recording a ninth career win when making all for decisive success at Tramore 10 days ago (1m4f, good); 4lb rise returns her to a career-high mark and this stiffer stamina test could stretch her.

6/1

6th

2 (9)

Exquisite Acclaim

J: Adam Caffrey

20/1

Form: 0474-4

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict

Sole win came on AW in September 2021; some promising runs in defeat on AW through the winter but others appear to be on better marks.

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

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6th

3

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

9st 8lb

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

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

9st 7lb

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

7th

9 (1)

Half Nutz

J: Ronan Whelan

16/1

Form: -58360 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict

Encouraging third at Dundalk (6f) earlier this year but not as good twice since; while the return to 7f could help, his best turf form is on softer ground.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 22 (12)	9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y	19:38 Leopardstown Half Nutz 8st 11lb J: E E Ryan T: James M Barcoe	Six wins to his name but on a losing run that stretches back to September 2022; not beaten far in two of four visits to Gowran in recent months; Limerick third offered renewed hope, confirmed by a C&D second that gives him a slight edge over William F Browne and Max Meridius.	9/1
2nd 16 (3)	18th Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 1f 0y	18:50 Leopardstown Half Nutz 8st 10lb J: E E Ryan T: James M Barcoe	Six wins to his name but on a losing run that stretches back to September 2022; not beaten far in two of four visits to Gowran in recent months, and last week's Limerick third offers some hope.	10/1
3rd 12 (8)	10th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 0y	19:20 Limerick Half Nutz 8st 11lb J: E E Ryan T: James M Barcoe	Six wins to his name but on a losing run that stretches back to September 2022; not beaten far in two of her last four races (all at Gowran) but clearly needs to find extra; official rating has slumped from a peak of 85 to a lowly 38.	10/1

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9th

22

(12)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

8st 11lb

Six wins to his name but on a losing run that stretches back to September 2022; not beaten far in two of four visits to Gowran in recent months; Limerick third offered renewed hope, confirmed by a C&D second that gives him a slight edge over William F Browne and Max Meridius.

9/1

2nd

16

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

8st 10lb

Six wins to his name but on a losing run that stretches back to September 2022; not beaten far in two of four visits to Gowran in recent months, and last week's Limerick third offers some hope.

10/1

3rd

12

(8)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

8st 11lb

Six wins to his name but on a losing run that stretches back to September 2022; not beaten far in two of her last four races (all at Gowran) but clearly needs to find extra; official rating has slumped from a peak of 85 to a lowly 38.

10/1

8th

12 (12)

Touching Clouds

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

6/1

Form: 2561- D

Last run: 268 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict

Got off the mark at the fourth attempt when dropped to this trip in a fillies' maiden at Gowran (runner-up won next time out); this opening mark looks fair and respected on return; market may provide clues on fitness.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 5 (1)	24th Aug 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y	19:55 Leopardstown Touching Clouds 9st 1lb J: Chris Hayes T: D K Weld	Well-bred filly won 7f maiden at Gowran last term and (blinkered first-time) touched off in handicap over that trip at same venue in June; another good effort when beaten fractions over C&D last month and merits consideration off 2lb higher mark.	11/2
4th 7 (14)	13th Jul 2023 Good 1m 0f 0y	18:15 Leopardstown Touching Clouds 9st 11lb J: Chris Hayes T: D K Weld	Responded well to first-time blinkers when touched off in a Gowran handicap last month but disappointing at Naas subsequently; fair chance off this mark at her best but needs to bounce back after last time.	8/1

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8th

5

(1)

24th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

9st 1lb

Well-bred filly won 7f maiden at Gowran last term and (blinkered first-time) touched off in handicap over that trip at same venue in June; another good effort when beaten fractions over C&D last month and merits consideration off 2lb higher mark.

11/2

4th

7

(14)

13th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

9st 11lb

Responded well to first-time blinkers when touched off in a Gowran handicap last month but disappointing at Naas subsequently; fair chance off this mark at her best but needs to bounce back after last time.

8/1

9th

13 (6)

Toriangel

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

16/1

Form: 9-0640

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict

Sole win came on AW towards end of last year; below form at Gowran last time out and doesn't look well treated on the balance of her turf form.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 6 (1)	13th Jun 2024 Good 1m 1f 0y	20:00 Leopardstown Toriangel 9st 6lb J: Siobhan Rutledge T: Ms Sheila Lavery	midfield, headway and went fourth 1f out, ran on well and went third final 110yds, no match for first two	9/2
1st 6 (6)	17th May 2024 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y	17:55 Leopardstown Toriangel 9st 10lb J: Siobhan Rutledge T: Ms Sheila Lavery	Sole win came in AW maiden in 2022; largely inconsistent last season but signed off with a good fifth behind Magic Charm at the Curragh; very encouraging fourth at Cork on return last month, beaten 2.25l by Karlsberg; has ran well here before and has dropped to an attractive mark; big run expected.	4/1
1st 6 (6)	17th May 2024 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y	17:55 Leopardstown Toriangel 9st 10lb J: Siobhan Rutledge T: Ms Sheila Lavery	Sole win came in AW maiden in 2022; largely inconsistent last season but signed off with a good fifth behind Magic Charm at the Curragh; very encouraging fourth at Cork on return last month, beaten 2.25l by Karlsberg; has ran well here before and has dropped to an attractive mark; big run expected.	4/1

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3rd

6

(1)

13th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

9st 6lb

midfield, headway and went fourth 1f out, ran on well and went third final 110yds, no match for first two

9/2

1st

6

(6)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

9st 10lb

Sole win came in AW maiden in 2022; largely inconsistent last season but signed off with a good fifth behind Magic Charm at the Curragh; very encouraging fourth at Cork on return last month, beaten 2.25l by Karlsberg; has ran well here before and has dropped to an attractive mark; big run expected.

4/1

1st

6

(6)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

9st 10lb

Sole win came in AW maiden in 2022; largely inconsistent last season but signed off with a good fifth behind Magic Charm at the Curragh; very encouraging fourth at Cork on return last month, beaten 2.25l by Karlsberg; has ran well here before and has dropped to an attractive mark; big run expected.

4/1

10th

11 (10)

Hightimeyouwon

J: Cian MacRedmond