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17.07

Good

Acro Fire & Safety (Q.R.) Race

  • Prize money: £7831.86
  • 1m 4f 210y
  • 12 runners
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Acro Fire & Safety (Q.R.) Race

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/7 (Won)

  • Win: £1.80
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 09-221

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Landed Naas maiden on only start at two and ran credibly in some competitive handicaps last season, including a seventh-place finish in the Cesarewitch; won seven-runner conditions race comfortably at Killarney last month, with Female Soldier in behind; 10lb worse off with that rival now; slight drop in trip; looks to have been found another good opportunity and will prove difficult to beat.
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11th

3

(6)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Taipan

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Five-time winner has yet to score in a handicap; won a 1m6f conditions race at Galway for the second year running last August; poor run over 1m6f on seasonal debut; stable appears to have two stronger contenders.

16/1

9th

2

(2)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:18 Navan

Taipan

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Five-time winner has yet to score in a handicap; won a 1m6f conditions race at Galway for the second year running last August; below best in two runs since but goes well fresh, handles heavy ground and his yard won this last year; can't discount.

14/1

8th

6

(9)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:25 Curragh

Taipan

12st 0lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Five-time winner; has shown good form at Galway, winning twice, including a 1m6f conditions event at this year's festival; soundly beaten at Listowel; fair prospect at these weights but unplaced in six Curragh outings.

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 2

Last run: 19 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Performed well in a pair of maiden hurdles before finishing second on Flat debut at Sligo last month, beaten ¾l by Marvelosa; step up in trip should suit; this requires a big step forward however.
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7

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Mon Coeur

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Good record at this venue, one win and two seconds from three visits; it could pay to overlook his most recent runs, worth considering.

12/1

7

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Mon Coeur

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Good record at this venue, one win and two seconds from three visits; it could pay to overlook his most recent runs, worth considering.

12/1

19

(4)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 7y

16:20 Naas

Mon Coeur

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph G Murphy

Bumper winner who got his sole Flat win at the Galway festival two years ago; fine run back at Galway this year when second of 20 (2m1f, yielding); not a bad run at Killarney following that when behind Ragmans Corner and Pinot Gris but was well beaten behind a lot of these in the Irish Cesarewitch last time; needs more.

33/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 3563-4

Last run: 16 days

W: 11st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Fair maiden on the Flat and ran well at this track when third in a maiden last September; has won over jumps since and returned to the level with a promising fourth at Leopardstown after five months off; each-way chance, albeit he has plenty to find at the weights with Taipan.
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4th

1

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

War Correspondent

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: R P Cody

Decent form over fences last autumn, including third in a Punchestown Grade 3 novice; pulled up in a race of this type over hurdles at Tramore last month; better when fourth off his higher chase mark at this venue on latest; hard to win with.

6/1

4th

1

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:08 Wexford

War Correspondent

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: R P Cody

Dual-purpose sort showed decent form over fences last autumn, including third in a Punchestown Grade 3 novice; not an easy horse to win with and has to rebound now after a failure over hurdles at Tramore.

16/1

4

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

16:10 Tramore

War Correspondent

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: R P Cody

Dual-purpose sort showed his best form last autumn over fences, including third in a Punchestown Grade 3 novice; rated 10lb less over hurdles but can be involved if ready enough on return.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7450-5

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Possesses some useful form from last season after causing a 66-1 surprise in a Leopardstown maiden; stand-out effort when fifth in premier handicap at Leopardstown in September off 92; last seen beaten 5¾l into fifth by Taipan at Killarney after six months off; 10lb better off with that rival now and looks the one to give him the most to do.
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7th

8

(7)

24th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 165y

16:45 Curragh

Female Soldier

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

led

20/1

9th

5

(9)

7th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 144y

18:55 Clonmel

Female Soldier

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

towards rear of midfield, towards rear halfway, brief headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

16/1

6th

8

(6)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 40y

19:10 Killarney

Female Soldier

8st 13lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Thomas Mullins

took keen hold, prominent, soon went second, lost position under 2f out, no extra from 1f out

12/1

14/1

Form: /5/6/7

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Failed to land a blow in handicap hurdle at Cork last month and is yet to win on the Flat for this yard; last run on the level was fair but doesn't seem very well treated on these terms.
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13

8th Jul 2024

Good

2m 4f 125y

17:00 Roscommon

Kendancer

10st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Won claiming hurdles at Limerick and Sligo before being given a lot to do on the Flat (another claimer) last month; running well but this could be a better race than the ones he's been winning.

5/1

4th

8

(13)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 110y

17:30 Limerick

Kendancer

9st 0lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

held up in rear, still plenty to do over 2f out, headway from under 2f out, keeping on when bit short of room over 1f out, went fourth final 110yds, not reach leaders

4/1

150/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Poor form in 16 runs under Rules; makes Flat debut; possesses little chance.
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1st

12

9th Jul 2023

Good

2m 3f 194y

16:20 Sligo

Athagabhain

11st 2lb

J: Mr H E Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

in touch with leaders, went second after 3rd, led before 4th, faced challenge 3 out, pushed along approaching last, ridden out final 110yds

16/1

16th

9

(13)

30th Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:40 Curragh

Athagabhain

9st 6lb

J: Cillian McConnell

T: Adrian Sexton

took keen hold, prominent, lost ground and midfield after 3f

50/1

6th

10

(7)

4th Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 210y

17:07 Listowel

Athagabhain

10st 9lb

J: Mr H E Sexton

T: Adrian Sexton

towards rear of midfield

150/1

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced gelding who landed a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan in April; wasn't beaten all that far in novice hurdle at Clonmel earlier this month; first start on the Flat; difficult ask.
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4th

3

(8)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 189y

Class 6

15:30 Catterick

Wasthatok

9st 9lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Philip Kirby

Won over hurdles at Newcastle last November and when back on the Flat at Wolverhampton (2m, AW) in March; badly hampered and unseated over hurdles next time; still has mileage in his mark judged on old Flat form; respected.

5/1

16

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

13:30 Kelso

Wasthatok

10st 9lb

J: Joe Williamson

T: Philip Kirby

Won easily at Newcastle (2m4f, good to soft) in November and runner-up to progressive winner at Catterick (2m3f, good) in December; soundly beaten behind Judicial Deference at Haydock (2m5f, good to soft) in January but he's probably better than that and he won on the AW last week; not ruled out.

16/1

1st

4

(3)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 120y

Class 5

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wasthatok

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

Better known as a hurdler but was having only his second start on the AW when second of six at Southwell (16.5f, Tapeta) in September; now 1lb lower and could go well.

7/2

Form: 0/934-

Last run: 319 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Group-placed on the Flat at three when with Jessica Harrington; failed to land a blow for this yard over hurdles on his last four starts and needs to bounce back on first Flat outing since finishing last of four in conditions race at Naas last July.
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14th

1

(2)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ace Aussie

10st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Losing run since sole success in September 2020 and no sign of a return to form here a fortnight ago; up in trip.

50/1

13th

5

(2)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ace Aussie

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Formerly Group 3-placed for Jessica Harrington but regressive in the last year for this yard; likely best watched on AW debut.

33/1

9th
4 (6)
Corbin

100/1

Form: 50-

Last run: 353 days

W: 11st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
0-12 and has been plying his trade over hurdles of late; last seen pulled up in 3m handicap hurdle at Galway; only beat two rivals home in two Flat starts last season; massively up against it.
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16th

3

(7)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Corbin

11st 7lb

J: Mr D P Nolan

T: S M Duffy

awkward start, towards rear

50/1

9th

4

(6)

4th Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 210y

17:07 Listowel

Corbin

11st 0lb

J: Mr D P Nolan

T: S M Duffy

towards rear

100/1

10

29th Oct 2022

Soft

3m 0f 0y

16:03 Galway

Corbin

11st 4lb

J: Niall Prendergast

T: S M Duffy

towards rear of midfield, weakened after 3 out, tailed off when pulled up after 2 out

12/1

Form: 3-

Last run: 277 days

W: 10st 9lb

9 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner over obstacles, rated 105 over fences; only Flat run came at Gowran last August when beaten into third by Zaynudin; others preferred.
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5

20th Aug 2025

Good

2m 4f 107y

18:38 Sligo

Influential Lady

11st 8lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

Six-time winner over jumps (five of those coming over hurdles); getting on in years now, but holds a good chance on current form; not a bad effort on the Flat at Tramore before two decent handicap hurdle runs, third over 2m3f at Kilbeggan and second over 2m1f at Wexford.

4/1

5

8th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:53 Wexford

Influential Lady

11st 6lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: James M Barcoe

Six-time winner over jumps (five of those coming over hurdles); getting on in years now, but not a bad effort on the Flat at Tramore over 2m before a good third of 12 at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good to yielding); her last win in this discipline came last year off 105 at Navan (2m, heavy).

7/1

3rd

3

25th Jul 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:55 Kilbeggan

Influential Lady

11st 7lb

J: Conor Owens

T: James M Barcoe

Ran okay on the Flat 17 days ago and better known as a six-time winner over jumps; not as good as she was, though.

10/1

150/1

Form: 77/65-

Last run: 327 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 37

Form & Verdict
Hasn't shown any form to suggest he can make an impact here.
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13

(5)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:58 Leopardstown

Patrick Joseph

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: D Broad

Long standing dual-purpose maiden; best Flat form on AW; veteran is 0-26 on turf on the Flat; beaten 33l when last seen over 16.5f at Clonmel; lacks a recent run and hard to fancy.

50/1

13

(5)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:58 Leopardstown

Patrick Joseph

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: D Broad

Long standing dual-purpose maiden; best Flat form on AW; veteran is 0-26 on turf on the Flat; beaten 33l when last seen over 16.5f at Clonmel; lacks a recent run and hard to fancy.

50/1

13th

13

(3)

5th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 144y

19:15 Clonmel

Patrick Joseph

10st 12lb

J: Miss R Hogan

T: D Broad

49-race maiden and well held in both runs this year.

50/1

Form: 6080-

Last run: 316 days

W: 11st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Didn't show a great deal on handicap debut when finishing 13th of 16 at Gowran; has a mountain to climb with his rating.
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1

8th Mar 2025

Soft

2m 0f 30y

15:15 Gowran Park

Ballycallan King

12st 0lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Barry J Fitzgerald

disputed lead

25/1

10th

3

8th Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 158y

15:05 Naas

Ballycallan King

11st 7lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Barry J Fitzgerald

Handicap hurdle winner off 108 at Limerick (2m, heavy) in April; never in contention when a faller on chasing debut at that venue in December and never involved over hurdles at Clonmel latest; more needed.

18/1

10th

3

8th Feb 2025

Soft

1m 7f 158y

15:05 Naas

Ballycallan King

11st 7lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Barry J Fitzgerald

Handicap hurdle winner off 108 at Limerick (2m, heavy) in April; never in contention when a faller on chasing debut at that venue in December and never involved over hurdles at Clonmel latest; more needed.

18/1

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Payout
Exacta €4.70
Straight Forecast €4.59
Trifecta €21.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Taipan

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Taipan

POSTDATA:

Taipan

The Irish Sun:

Taipan