July 17 / 20.20 Killarney

20.20

Yielding

William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Handicap

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 3f 35y
  • 18 runners
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William Hill Keep Your Raceday Positive Handicap

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 76-8

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in a pair of Dundalk maidens late last year; never a factor on her reappearance in a Curragh maiden in May; could come on for that and potentially well handicapped.; blinkers tried here for her handicap bow.
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4

(12)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ameerat Jumaira

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Effective in blinkers but surprising to see them back on after returning to form in new cheekpieces at Cork where she was third in a 1m4f Group 3; probably needs further now and was staying on when fourth in this race 12 months ago.

12/1

3rd

1

(9)

14th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:22 Cork

Ameerat Jumaira

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Steady improver last year for the Halford/Collins team, winning handicaps at Dundalk and Curragh; career-best on return when runner-up in C&D Listed in April (good) but well below that form twice since, latest in Munster Oaks here; first-time cheekpieces need to bring improvement to figure.

25/1

7th

1

(5)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:44 Cork

Ameerat Jumaira

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Jack W Davison

Steady improver last year, winning handicaps at Dundalk and Curragh up to this trip; career-best on return when runner-up to Bubble Gum in a Listed race over C&D but was then disappointing over 1m6f at Gowran (keen); needs more.

14/1

Form: 00-870

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Reasonable effort in a 1m handicap at Gowran before well beaten at the same venue last month; has shaped like a step up in trip would suit but looks to have a fair bit to find here.
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13th

1

(11)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Bright N Shine

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Terence O’Brien

Both wins came at this trip, most recently at Down Royal in 2024 off 64 under today's rider; absent since moderate second in 2m Tramore handicap hurdle a year ago so may need this.

12/1

6

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:15 Tramore

Bright N Shine

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Consistent on the Flat late last year but never a factor at Roscommon 12 days ago; well beaten in three maiden hurdles; market will reveal expectations on first handicap in this sphere.

28/1

6

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:15 Tramore

Bright N Shine

11st 7lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Consistent on the Flat late last year but never a factor at Roscommon 12 days ago; well beaten in three maiden hurdles; market will reveal expectations on first handicap in this sphere.

28/1

14/1

Form: 0709

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Ran better than his finishing position on his Roscommon handicap debut; more needed but could be capable.
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10th

10

(7)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 66y

17:15 Thurles

Macinamillion

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Versatile sort has won over hurdles, fences and on the Flat; got first chase win at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) in August; won on the level at Bellewstown off 53 on good; fell when travelling okay in Listowel beginners' chase on latest.

8/1

5th
4 (18)
Notturno

8/1

Form: -52530

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Consistent efforts in a quartet of handicaps early in the season before a real below par effort at Limerick last month; has a terrible draw to overcome but a clear chance if coming back to his previous form.
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1st

2

(11)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Tramore

Notturno

10st 2lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Noel Meade

towards rear of midfield, pushed along and headway under 2f out, challenging on outer inside final furlong, led final 110yds, soon clear, comfortably

5/1

4th

4

(10)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 3f 140y

19:15 Roscommon

Notturno

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

held up in rear, headway when hung right over 2f out, went fourth 1f out, wandered around and kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders

5/1

4th

6

(7)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 5f 42y

20:10 Sligo

Notturno

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Maiden has run well in handicaps several times this term, going closest over this trip at Down Royal; raised 2lb but should make another bold bid; ground versatile.

9/4

6th
2 (12)
Silver Salver

10/1

Form: 088

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in a trio of maidens with different headgear tried last twice; a new headgear combination fails to inspire much confidence; best watched on her handicap debut.
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8th

11

(4)

29th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 187y

17:35 Bellewstown

Silver Salver

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: W McCreery

towards rear, brief headway under 2f out, soon no impression

16/1

9th

3

(16)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 103y

17:40 Sligo

Silver Salver

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Fair sixth of 15 at Killarney on her handicap debut; finished 5 1/2l behind fourth-placed Night Moon (second reserve) on that occasion; may improve.

12/1

Form: -00077

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 45

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in both handicap starts at Roscommon and Bellewstown although more needed; cheekpieces left on.
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6th

7

(5)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 6f 32y

Class 5

15:30 Carlisle

Charlie Darling

8st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Has gradually found his feet on AW for new yard since returning from lengthy absence and gained neck wins at Southwell (2m) the last twice; at the top of his game and he was effective on turf in Ireland.

6/1

1st

1

(7)

7th May 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

21:00 Southwell (AW)

Charlie Darling

9st 10lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Bounced back from a lesser effort when third of eight here last month and built on that to record his first success for this stable over C&D nine days ago; lively contender under a 5lb penalty.

4/1

1st

1

(5)

28th Apr 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 6

16:35 Southwell (AW)

Charlie Darling

9st 9lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Alan Brown

Dual turf winner in Ireland who was having his third start for this yard when third of eight over C&D this month; drops in grade and every chance if building on that performance.

13/2

Form: 480

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Some promise on his Dundalk debut in February but well beaten twice since; likely to fare better in this sort of race and the stable is in good form but others preferred.
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11

(12)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Vista Baby

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Andrew Slattery

Only beaten 3l here last week and fewer miles on the clock than most of his rivals; dropped 1lb and worth another go at this trip.

3/1

8th

12

(10)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Vista Baby

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Andrew Slattery

Some C&D debut promise in February but has failed to make any progress on turf; 3yo a possible improver back on AW so don't rule out.

10/1

17th

12

(10)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:35 Galway

Vista Baby

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Some promise on his Dundalk debut in February but has failed to make any progress; absent since mid-field run on handicap debut at Killarney in July.

16/1

7/1

Form: 070-96

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Has shown a little improvement this season; down now to a mark of 49; hard to assess but no surprise if he was capable of much better and market moves could tell a lot.
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11th

14

(14)

28th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 162y

14:50 Bellewstown

Aurum Sky

8st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A J Martin

towards rear

14/1

8th

14

(14)

3rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 0y

16:55 Tipperary

Aurum Sky

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: A J Martin

towards rear

16/1

10th
12 (17)
Elsas Pride

33/1

Form: 990

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in three maidens; might be capable of better but does not appeal at present.
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2nd

2

(9)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Elsas Pride

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Gained her first AW win here over 10.5f in September off 59; no impact off 4lb higher on her latest start and runs off the same mark here; has won at this trip on turf; not fully discounted but others could be better treated.

5/1

2nd

2

(9)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Elsas Pride

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Gained her first AW win here over 10.5f in September off 59; no impact off 4lb higher on her latest start and runs off the same mark here; has won at this trip on turf; not fully discounted but others could be better treated.

5/1

8th

9

(17)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Elsas Pride

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

Consistent sort on turf made winning AW debut over C&D last month, showing good attitude to hold off strong-finishing Redemptive Power; 2lb worse off with that rival now so closely matched; wide draw not ideal.

13/2

Form: 989-0

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
No show in three autumn maidens; might have needed the run when not beaten far in a Limerick handicap last month; cheekpieces tried here and his trainer has a terrific record at this venue; not discounted.
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7th

9

(4)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

1m 4f 13y

Class 5

18:10 Catterick

Laudable

8st 12lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Completed a three-timer when winning over C&D (soft) last September off 5lb lower mark; good second over distance short of his best at Ayr (1m, good to firm) last month and should run well back up in trip.

4/1

2nd

4

(4)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Ayr

Laudable

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Tristan Davidson

Won three (1m2f/1m4f) on the spin last August/September; disappointing in his last two races last year and again on reappearance three weeks ago, with 1m (he's unraced over this short since June 2023) a major worry today.

7/1

2nd

4

(4)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:17 Ayr

Laudable

9st 9lb

J: Alfie Redman

T: Tristan Davidson

Won three (1m2f/1m4f) on the spin last August/September; disappointing in his last two races last year and again on reappearance three weeks ago, with 1m (he's unraced over this short since June 2023) a major worry today.

7/1

Form: 0-865S BF

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Unfortunately left her rider on the sidelines for several weeks after clipping a heel and coming down when last seen at Gowran early last month; was slowly progressive coming into that and certainly considered if that last experience can be overcome.
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7th

20

(14)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

15:37 Curragh

Snowhaven

9st 4lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 1f out, kept on

14/1

11th

7

(12)

28th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 4f 15y

17:10 Bellewstown

Snowhaven

9st 6lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

took keen hold, prominent early, soon steadied and in touch with leaders

11/2

10/1

Form: 97-446

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Decent efforts in handicaps at Sligo and Gowran before not appearing to see out this trip at Roscommon last month; cheekpieces tried here but has that question to answer.
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6th

9

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 3f 133y

Class 5

14:10 Lingfield

Upepo

8st 12lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Well backed when winning here on the AW over 1m4f in December but never featured when beating only one rival home 19 days ago; 0-9 on turf and others are preferred.

12/1

7th

3

(5)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Upepo

9st 6lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Well backed when winning over C&D in December off a 2lb lower mark (ridden by Myla Coppins); the odd solid effort since and he can't be ruled out.

5/1

9th

3

(13)

8th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 6

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Upepo

9st 5lb

J: Myla Coppins

T: Tony Carroll

Not the most consistent, but has won six times on the AW including five over 1m4f/1m5f at Lingfield; has run well here, but stall 13 isn't ideal even over this trip.

12/1

7/1

Form: 0-7055 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Good run in a Gowran handicap early last month; was made favourite at Ballinrobe later in the month but her race was over after she almost slipped up; interesting runner as she looked progressive before Ballinrobe and equally interesting over the longer trip.
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15

(9)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

16:55 Navan

Portmagee

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John C McConnell

Bits of promise in 2023 but shown very little since and hard to fancy; blinkers replace cheekpieces; 1lb wrong.

33/1

11th

13

(8)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

16:45 Bellewstown

Portmagee

8st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Bits of promise in 2023 but shown very little since and only beat one home on last month's return/yard debut.

33/1

4/1

Form: 0-7933

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Has progressed in three handicap starts, particularly when a close third on his first try at this trip at Limerick last month; will go close with a repeat but could still have improvement in him.
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4th

5

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:00 Listowel

Ifitwasme

11st 9lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Won this last year by 12l off a mark of 95, beating Targa Flavio and also scored on the Flat here in June; poor Flat run since but likely to be ripe for his double bid and a big player even off 12lb higher.

5/1

4

(10)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:20 Killarney

Ifitwasme

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: E McNamara

Won on the Flat over 1m4f at Tipperary last year and over hurdles at Listowel; raised 10lb for winning well on the Flat over 2m at the latter track last time; this trip is fine and a player.

4/1

15

(13)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:40 Listowel

Ifitwasme

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: E McNamara

Wide-margin handicap hurdle winner here last September, tailed off on Flat on next start; trainer also runs Say It So.

20/1

Form: 0090

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
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8th

8

5th Nov 2022

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

16:55 Kelso

Night Moon

11st 0lb

J: William Shanahan

T: Gary Harrison

Virtually friendless in the market when tailed-off fifth of eight on debut at Carlisle (2m1f, good to soft) last month; best watched.

66/1

5th

5

13th Oct 2022

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 5

16:30 Carlisle

Night Moon

11st 2lb

J: Amie Waugh

T: Gary Harrison

in rear, headway on outer 5f out, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out

66/1

Form: 8-709

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
First reserve; showed early promise and got no luck in running on her handicap debut at Naas; interesting if getting a run.
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3

(8)

7th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

1m 1f 207y

Class 6

16:15 Brighton

Kirkuila

9st 8lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Faye Bramley

13-race maiden; bogged down on heavy ground at Ffos Las (1m2f) the last twice but it's still relatively early days with Faye Bramley and the booking of Jason Watson represents a plus.

8/1

10

(2)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Ffos Las

Kirkuila

10st 10lb

J: Miss Lily Jones

T: Faye Bramley

0-12 under all codes but didn't run badly when back on the Flat for recent stable debut, finishing fourth in heavy-ground C&D contest dominated by Zambezi Magic; sports first-time cheekpieces today and could plausibly be seen to better effort on the less testing ground.

20/1

5

(5)

9th Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

18:25 Ffos Las

Kirkuila

9st 8lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Faye Bramley

Little to get excited about in 11 starts under both codes; makes her debut for her third different trainer in a first-time tongue-tie after a year off; hard to recommend.

33/1

Form: 0-7057

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; just in front of Kirkuila at Naas; not without a chance if getting in.
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10th

10

31st Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 159y

13:45 Punchestown

Katonah

10st 7lb

J: Neil Ryan

T: Noel Meade

11-race Flat maiden, placed in three of her last four turf handicap starts, showing an ability to handle testing conditions; kept ticking over with a Dundalk run this month.

12/1

7th

4

(9)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Katonah

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Maiden was placed in three of her last four handicaps (10.5f/1m4f) on soft turf or worse; makes AW debut and Group-winning half-sister went close only start here.

4/1

3rd

3

(14)

30th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:00 Galway

Katonah

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Maiden has shown fair form of late on soft ground, staying-on third over 1m2f at Sligo and over today's trip at Listowel kept on well into second behind an easy winner after not clearest of runs; unplaced favourite at Bellewstown last time.

6/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-7834

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; different headgear tried last three times and not far away last twice at Gowran and Naas; leading chance if getting a run with blinkers retained after his last run.
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4th

1

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Givemefive

12st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Has won both races since the tongue-tie joined cheekpieces, latterly making all for a narrow success over C&D three weeks ago (good); a 5lb rise isn't the end of the world but dominating this bigger field with likely pressure up front could be challenging.

10/1

4th

1

10th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:35 Haydock

Givemefive

12st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Has won both races since the tongue-tie joined cheekpieces, latterly making all for a narrow success over C&D three weeks ago (good); a 5lb rise isn't the end of the world but dominating this bigger field with likely pressure up front could be challenging.

10/1

1st

1

19th Apr 2025

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 2

14:05 Haydock

Givemefive

12st 0lb

J: Paul O’Brien

T: Harry Derham

Posted personal best in first-time tongue-strap five weeks ago, making all in four-runner race at Newcastle (2m1f, good to soft); that was his fourth hurdles win, and with more improvement possible he should go well again.

9/4

Non-runners

Givemefive, Katonah, Kirkuila

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Payout
Straight Forecast €548.08
Tricast €3927.09

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ifitwasme

The Irish Sun:

Snowhaven

POSTDATA:

Notturno

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ifitwasme