June 24 / 19.30 Limerick

19.30

Yielding To Soft

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  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 19 runners
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Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.60
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 080212 D BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Gained sixth win when all out to win 1m2f handicap at Cork before second in claimer over 9.5f at Gowran; back at a mile at this stage of his career, a few of these might have a bit more pace.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

1st

9

(6)

22nd Aug 2023

Soft

1m 2f 64y

17:15 Roscommon

Khafaaq

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

raced in second, led 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, kept on well, easily

5/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 8-9092

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Got a big hike for breakthrough Curragh win in October; took advantage of falling mark when second on rain-softened ground over C&D earlier this month; Whearty's 7lb claim utilised for first time this season and that could be crucial.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

13th

4

(3)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Breezy Zoff

10st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

C&D winner had Asisaid 1.75l behind when landing a Roscommon handicap on latest (7.5f, soft); up 8lb for that win to 64 but was third in this race last October off 65 so she can be competitive again if in the same form; should go well.

13/2

1st

6

(12)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Breezy Zoff

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Only one win from 34 starts but still appeals more than most in a race of modest standard; this season's form has included a C&D second and he is suited by soft ground.

6/1

8th

4

(4)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:05 Bellewstown

Breezy Zoff

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield, outpaced over 1f out

6/1

3rd
18 (18)
Purring Along

  • Place: £23.60

Form: 001000

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; popped up at 33/1 in first-time visor at Cork (7f); nothing since.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

Form: 0/80-

Last run: 323 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden form and first run since August; outsider on handicap debut.
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9th

7

(10)

12th Sep 2023

Yielding

0m 7f 24y

17:55 Galway

Golden Freckle

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: T J O’Mara

Lightly-raced filly put in decent efforts last twice, at Limerick and Killarney over 1m; squezed for room late on latter occasion but still has to find a bit more.

7/1

6th

10

(8)

19th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 40y

19:20 Killarney

Golden Freckle

8st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: T J O’Mara

Lightly raced filly was having her first run since last summer when a promising fourth on handicap debut at Limerick last month, staying on well after not clear run, still green; likely has more to offer and could go close.

13/2

4th

12

(6)

24th Jun 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Limerick

Golden Freckle

8st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: T J O’Mara

Modest maiden form and first run since August; outsider on handicap debut.

33/1

10/1

Form: 5232-6

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden was in good heart in light campaign last term, twice second over this trip at Bellewstown and third over 7f at Listowel; should be better for this month's seasonal reappearance at Listowel when sixth of 14; met trouble in running there and can reverse form with fourth home Han Solo.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

14

(10)

3rd Jun 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Gowran Park

What Adaay

8st 13lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Patrick Martin

Showed a reasonable standard of form at Dundalk on her last three starts in 2023; only one win from 20 starts on turf (over 1m at Bellewstown) but placed five times; best form at 1m; saddle slipped on seasonal debut at Roscommon, a run that can be forgiven.

12/1

14th

15

(17)

20th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 86y

18:20 Roscommon

What Adaay

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Patrick Martin

Showed a reasonable standard of form at Dundalk on her last three starts in 2023; only one win from 19 starts on turf (over 1m at Bellewstown) but placed five times; best form at 1m; lacks a recent run and may find this trip a bit sharp.

16/1

14th

15

(17)

20th May 2024

Soft

0m 7f 86y

18:20 Roscommon

What Adaay

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Patrick Martin

Showed a reasonable standard of form at Dundalk on her last three starts in 2023; only one win from 19 starts on turf (over 1m at Bellewstown) but placed five times; best form at 1m; lacks a recent run and may find this trip a bit sharp.

16/1

6th
11 (16)
Atlas

16/1

Form: 00-005 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Getting on for three years since he won but ran some good races last term and has performed well at this venue in the past; fair fifth of 12 at Gowran last weekend.
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10th

11

(11)

24th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:55 Naas

Atlas

8st 12lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

Four years since his last win and recent evidence suggests he'll be waiting a while longer (7lb wrong).

25/1

18th

20

(19)

21st Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Atlas

8st 12lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

A long time since his last win (July 2020); all four wins on better ground; veteran is hard to fancy based on overall profile and recent mid-field run at Leopardstown.

40/1

18th

20

(19)

21st Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Atlas

8st 12lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

A long time since his last win (July 2020); all four wins on better ground; veteran is hard to fancy based on overall profile and recent mid-field run at Leopardstown.

40/1

Form: 3396-4 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at Cork in 2020 but plenty of fair efforts in defeat since; after 193 days off, was fourth of 14 at Listowel earlier this month and should be better for the run; second runner for Austin Leahy.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

14

(17)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:20 Killarney

Han Solo

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Augustine Leahy

Both wins have come on good ground at Cork, the last in 2023; soundly beaten both starts this year and needs a return to form.

22/1

8

(3)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:10 Listowel

Han Solo

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Augustine Leahy

Has won twice on turf, both on good ground at Cork; should be better for a run at that venue in April on seasonal debut.

14/1

8

(3)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:10 Listowel

Han Solo

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Augustine Leahy

Has won twice on turf, both on good ground at Cork; should be better for a run at that venue in April on seasonal debut.

14/1

Form: -39421 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Gained second win when scraping home over this trip at Gowran and now 5lb higher; handles most ground but best form on good.
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9th

7

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Barnhill Rose

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time turf winner but out of form at present.

20/1

9th

7

(7)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Barnhill Rose

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time turf winner but out of form at present.

20/1

Form: 4/32-3 BF

Last run: 61 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Placed twice over 1m/1m1f in early part of last season and third to in-form mare over 1m at Naas in April after a long lay-off; tipped up at the first in maiden hurdle since; handles soft ground well.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

18th

3

(17)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:25 Navan

Stay Local

9st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Off the mark over C&D early last month, with Flier and Lissadell among those behind; went up 8lb and could manage only fourth behind Magic Charm at the Curragh; however, that was over; return to this trip should suit.

6/1

4th

9

(20)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Stay Local

9st 10lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

prominent throughout, led narrowly under 2f out, headed and lost two places 1f out, weakened final 110yds

8/1

1st

10

(6)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Navan

Stay Local

9st 6lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

soon prominent on outer, pressed leader when took keen hold after 3f, joined leader over 2f out, led narrowly when ridden over 1f out, ran on

10/1

33/1

Form: 9600-0

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Fair sixth of 16 on handicap debut at Gowran last summer but showed little in two further outings for Andy Slattery; may have needed seasonal/stable debut when well behind former stablemate Khafaaq at Cork; drops back to 1m in first-time headgear and Heffernan booked so he could go okay at a price.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13

(1)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

14:35 Roscommon

Rock Dandy

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

C&D winner last season, has suffered a major loss of form this term; back on basement mark and the jockey booking is a positive.

14/1

13th

11

(15)

24th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

14:35 Listowel

Rock Dandy

9st 4lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: P J F Murphy

pushed along briefly early, in touch with leaders, weakened from over 2f out

33/1

25/1

Form: 00600-

Last run: 299 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Likes it soft and beaten less than 1l on testing ground at Roscomon a year ago; will probably come on for the outing after ten months off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

10

(4)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

17:15 Tipperary

Vormir

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: Fergal Birrane

Dual winner but thoroughly exposed and now has a basement handicap mark; very vulnerable.

25/1

9th

10

(4)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

17:15 Tipperary

Vormir

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: Fergal Birrane

Dual winner but thoroughly exposed and now has a basement handicap mark; very vulnerable.

25/1

12th

14

(3)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Vormir

9st 0lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Fergal Birrane

Fair sixth over 1m at Naas in July; inconsistent and could run over any trip, last of 18 over 1m4f at Galway in October last time; not much appeal and tried in first-time headgear here.

50/1

Form: 896-00 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 12lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Great standard-bearer for yard; latest win came off 67 at Killarney in August; didn't show much in two runs last month but folly to ignore him.
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13th

5

(4)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Geological

9st 9lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Damian Joseph English

Great old warrior was second over 1m here in August; Rutledge rides for second time and he has gone well for female riders.

12/1

10th

5

(14)

6th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Geological

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Damian Joseph English

A 17-time winner but has never won over the minimum; running well in defeat over a mile when last seen but looks vulnerable in this.

16/1

OUR TIP
13th
19 (17)
Phoenix Open

Form: 04-007 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; won over 1m at Gowran last summer; behind three of these when beaten 10l over C&D last time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

13

(7)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Phoenix Open

8st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: S M Duffy

midfield

33/1

5th

8

(11)

12th Sep 2023

Yielding

0m 7f 24y

17:55 Galway

Phoenix Open

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: S M Duffy

Last of his three wins came at Gowran a year ago; has to improve upon recent efforts but is off a low mark if he can.

16/1

13th

19

(17)

24th Jun 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Limerick

Phoenix Open

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: S M Duffy

Third reserve; won over 1m at Gowran last summer; behind three of these when beaten 10l over C&D last time.

12/1

Form: 0-1003 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Difficult to predict but very capable on her day with six wins including at Cork back in April; third of 10 over C&D lately and 2l behind Breezy Zoff on that occasion.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

1st Jun 2024

Soft

2m 0f 50y

18:20 Tramore

Miss Cunning

11st 5lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

midfield

100/1

13th

11

(6)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Miss Cunning

8st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Aengus King

Gained the most recent of her six wins at Cork in April; two poor runs after Limerick third in June; others much better suited by the race conditions here.

33/1

Form: 90-796 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Well-exposed 9yo but in good heart last year when winning a 6.5f claimer here and placed three times in handicaps over 1m/1m1f in late summer; went off a bit too hard in front when sixth of 10 over C&D last time, ground to make up on Breezy Zoff and Miss Cunning on that form.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

19

(19)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Cork

Salt Whistle Bay

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Charles Coakley

First reserve; hard to fancy on struggles this year.

11th

13

(3)

29th Jul 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Gowran Park

Salt Whistle Bay

8st 13lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Charles Coakley

Sole win since 2018 came in a claimer last year; struggling for form this campaign and probably needs a bit further at this stage.

20/1

12

(10)

19th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 40y

18:50 Killarney

Salt Whistle Bay

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Charles Coakley

Paid his way during a busy campaign last season; struggling to find form this term and perhaps the years are catching up with him.

20/1

Form: 7-3022

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Place /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

9

(13)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Linger For Longer

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Augustine Leahy

Three-time winner was below par last year and didn't provide much encouragement on her return at Limerick.

18/1

10th

13

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:15 Limerick

Linger For Longer

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Augustine Leahy

Three-time winner was below par in six runs last year; now 17lb below last winning mark but must return to form.

16/1

1

(7)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

14:50 Listowel

Linger For Longer

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Augustine Leahy

Three-time winner generally below par this year but her last run at Cork was a slight step in the right direction; handles cut, is 14lb below last win and has gone well here before.

9/1

Form: 408000 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

3

(6)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Whatharm

9st 13lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Six-time course winner but has lost his way since finishing third at the Curragh in October.

16/1

11th

2

(13)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Whatharm

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Six-time course winner but has lost his way since finishing third at the Curragh in October; while he didn't show enough here last time, he's become dangerously well treated.

16/1

12th

2

(7)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Whatharm

10st 1lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

towards rear, in rear halfway

14/1

10/1

Form: 0-7918 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

21

(21)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Blue Peak

8st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

midfield

11/1

2nd

3

(9)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Blue Peak

9st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

towards rear, headway waiting for room under 2f out, went third 1f out, ran on and went second towards finish, no match for winner

6/1

Form: -10060

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Asisaid

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Aidan Melia

Losing run since July 2023 but has been giving the impression his turn may be near again in two starts for his new yard; yet to try further than 1m2f on the Flat but has shaped like it would suit at times and one to consider.

9/1

3rd

11

(17)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Naas

Asisaid

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Aidan Melia

Won this event two years ago; fair form towards the end of last season; out of sorts this term until showing signs of a revival when fourth at Navan on stable draw; drawn high but Nicola Burns may be able to counter any disadvantage

6/1

Non-runners

Linger For Longer, Whatharm, Blue Peak, Asisaid

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €77.00
Straight Forecast €72.62
Tricast €2519.68
Trifecta €967.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Breezy Zoff

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Whatharm

POSTDATA:

Atlas

The Irish Sun:

Breezy Zoff