July 18 / 18.15 Killarney

18.15

Yielding

William Hill Epic Boost Handicap

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 0f 30y
  • 18 runners
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William Hill Epic Boost Handicap

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.90
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 9675

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Promise in maidens and very satisfactory handicap debut when a staying fifth in a 7f handicap at Cork last month; the mile should not be a problem and there could well be more to come from him.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

11

(12)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Final Check

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John S O’Donoghue

raced wide, towards rear

8/1

6th

5

(6)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Final Check

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: John S O’Donoghue

towards rear, headway on far side of group from over 2f out, kept on but no impression inside final 110yds

9/2

1st

8

(7)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 4

13:55 Newcastle (AW)

Final Check

9st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John S O’Donoghue

Progressive Irish filly who made it 2-4 in handicaps with a stylish success at Punchestown (1m1f) last month; runner-up has gone in since so another bold showing on the cards despite a 8lb hike in the weights.

9/2

12/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: 9003

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Reportedly hung left throughout but still ran respectably on his handicap debut over 1m1f at Ballinrobe; should be better suited going left-handed here and there could be better to come from him.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14

(14)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Gowran Park

So Messi

8st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: T G McCourt

Maiden has been placed a few times including over C&D this year; not so good at Bellewstown last time but this ground suits and not out of it.

12/1

11th

13

(2)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

So Messi

8st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Maiden with some good runs off low mark this season, over this trip at Gowran and Killarney on soft; trip too far on AW latest; don't rule out from a good draw, more rain the better.

7/1

13

(12)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

So Messi

8st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Maiden has run well on two of last three starts on soft but different conditions today so a question about handling them.

14/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 0-08

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Down the field in a trio of maidens at up to 1m1f; cheekpieces tried here and no surprise should he fare better on his handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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2nd

5

(2)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Partisan Hero

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: David Loughnane

British challenger a five-time handicap winner, most recently scoring off 92 at York in May; creditable first run in stakes company in a Sandown Group 3 last time when a 1.25l third behind the 110-rated Rumstar; that's solid form and Colin Keane keeps the faith; place chance.

12/1

3rd

2

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Partisan Hero

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: David Loughnane

Useful handicapper who has shown career-best form on last two starts, winning at York (5f) then creditable third at Epsom (6f); faces a stiffer assignment on these terms, however.

33/1

3rd

6

(14)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 2

17:55 Epsom

Partisan Hero

9st 5lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: David Loughnane

Unproven on soft/heavy ground; has got faster over time and prevailed narrowly at York (5f, good) most recently, registering a first sprint win; peaking at the right time and record of 2-2 at Epsom (7f) includes a success at this meeting 12 months ago; major player.

10/1

Form: -08204

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Couple of decent efforts off this basement mark this term, making most when second at Gowran over this trip and last month at Limerick doing best work at finish over 1m behind Amemri after being held up in rear from a wide draw; leading contender and could well turn the tables.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

16

(13)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 75y

16:15 Gowran Park

Water Mint

8st 9lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joseph G Murphy

Below par last time and now 0-14, but she has knocked on the door a few times and goes on this ground.

12/1

10th

16

(1)

3rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 0y

16:55 Tipperary

Water Mint

8st 12lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: Joseph G Murphy

led, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly final furlong

10/1

4th

14

(8)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 103y

17:40 Sligo

Water Mint

9st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Has performed quite creditably in three of her last four races, notably when second at Gowran in May; needs to find a bit extra after fourth placings over 1m at Limerick and Killarney; almost 2l behind runner-up So Messi at Killarney.

8/1

4/1

Form: 188213 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
In action since the spring and thoroughly consistent, winning at Dundalk in March and Limerick last month; probably did not get home over 1m1f at Tipperary last time; decent claims back in trip.
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10th

11

(14)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Amemri

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Has a better strike rate on AW (7-24); however, capable enough on turf (3-24, placed four times) to have a say in a race like this. best of three starts on turf this year when second over 1m at Limerick in April.

8/1

4th

8

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Amemri

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Three-time turf winner won this race last year (Anvika third); back to form when recording a 10th career win at Dundalk in March; runner-up over C&D (yielding; form has worked out well) on penultimate; troubled passage last time at Down Royal; wouldn't want it too soft.

7/1

10th

10

(8)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Amemri

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Back to form when recording a tenth career win at Dundalk in March; has won three times on turf and finished runner-up of 15 at Limerick (1m, yielding) on latest when just in front of Minaun View; player.

3/1

25/1

Form: 0690

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Some ability in maidens and not disgraced in a first-time tongue-tie on his handicap bow at Gowran last month; step up in trip likely to suit and could be one to outrun his likely odds.
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7

(5)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Galway

Kinda Tiny

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Timothy Doyle

Beaten only a neck in this race 12 months ago; also runner-up at Tipperary on the second of three starts this term; Leopardstown run was disappointing

12/1

2

(13)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

17:45 Leopardstown

Kinda Tiny

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Timothy Doyle

Dual winner and today's trip/ground is fine; nearly got up from off the pace last time at Tipperary (7.5f, good to firm) and possibilities despite her career-high mark.

7/1

2nd

5

(5)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 100y

19:10 Tipperary

Kinda Tiny

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Timothy Doyle

Wins have been at Galway (7f heavy) in 2023, and Gowran (1m good) last September; may improve from her seasonal debut at Limerick three weeks ago; stiff task off 10lb higher than her last winning mark

14/1

Form: 935396

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Unlucky in running third at Roscommon but two runs since below that level; not ruled out though.
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4th

14

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Punchestown

Cherry Pink

11st 5lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: William Durkan

Five-time Flat winner, most recently when adding a second AW win at Dundalk in November; brings a Flat rating of 64 to this sphere; others preferred.

15/1

1st

6

(8)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cherry Pink

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Three-time winner including on the sand at Laytown; didn't fire back there on penultimate and beaten 5l over C&D on latest; down 1lb but more needed.

12/1

5

(11)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cherry Pink

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Laytown winner in 2024 and got her head back in front on turf this year; unproven at this trip though and it was a low-key effort back at Laytown earlier this month.

20/1

25/1

Form: 000

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Showed nothing in maidens over three different trips in the spring; makes no real appeal.
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3rd

7

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Goldmoyne

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

His progress for James Owen has been quite a story, winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in December off a 40lb lower mark; fine second-place finishes on his last two runs and still seems to be improving; each-way shout.

7/1

2nd

9

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Goldmoyne

8st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Won four in a row on AW earlier this year and beaten less than 1l when fourth of 11 at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in May; went even closer when runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last time and has solid claims.

9/1

2nd

1

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Goldmoyne

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Completed a four-time on the AW at Lingfield (1m) in March; has continued in good nick on turf, fourth of 11 in 7.5f Beverley handicap three weeks ago; ought to be thereabouts.

6/1

Form: 8-5478

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Consistent form since going handicapping; close fourth in a 7f Gowran contest before not as effective when ridden from the front at Limerick; should get the trip and likely to be ridden with more restraint; poorly drawn though.
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16th

7

(5)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Kaydees Magic

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

took keen hold, prominent

16/1

8th

9

(4)

30th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 30y

15:05 Killarney

Kaydees Magic

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Best run in nine defeats for Sheila Lavery was a fourth of 16 in a 7f good-ground handicap at Gowran in May; hasn't shown much on softer ground.

20/1

11th

9

(12)

1st Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Kaydees Magic

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Started the season with a couple of fair handicaps displays; seems regressive now, a view endorsed by drop on the ratings from an opening 70 to current 61; cheekpieces tried now.

20/1

33/1

Form: 00-9

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Average maiden form at up to 1m4f and well beaten in a Tipperary maiden hurdle last time; makes little appeal back over 1m.
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8th

9

(6)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 103y

17:40 Sligo

Man Of Style

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Modest maiden form at up to 1m4f; remote seventh in a Tipperary maiden hurdle won by today's rival Spinning Web; down the field at Killarney on latest; unlikely to reverse the form of that race with So Messi.

16/1

10th

10

(7)

18th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 30y

18:15 Killarney

Man Of Style

9st 5lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: Andrew Slattery

Average maiden form at up to 1m4f and well beaten in a Tipperary maiden hurdle last time; makes little appeal back over 1m.

33/1

7th

2

6th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:10 Tipperary

Man Of Style

11st 0lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent, soon went second

40/1

Form: 247308

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Ten-race maiden and has shown enough ability to be competitive; inconclusive form over 1m but not dismissed if it proves suitable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(1)

9th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ffos Las

Redshore City

8st 9lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Bernard Llewellyn

1-38 and finished behind two of these when fifth of seven in a 0-50 classified event over C&D (good) 12 days ago; others preferred.

20/1

4

(5)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Ffos Las

Redshore City

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Denied a clear run when fourth in first-time visor (retained since) in Bath classified two starts ago; however, he didn't really build on that in a handicap at Chepstow last time and has won just one of his 37 starts.

12/1

7

(3)

14th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:30 Chepstow

Redshore City

8st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Looked unlucky not to finish closer to the target when fourth in recent Bath classified (5.7f, good to firm; first-time visor) but has poor strike-rate (1-36) and makes only limited appeal on this handicap return.

10/1

Form: 000P

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; pulled up after losing his action at Bellewstown but poor maiden form prior to that.
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0

1

25th Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:15 Killarney

Cletus

11st 0lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: Eoin Doyle

Low-rated Flat performer; makes no appeal on introduction to hurdling.

100/1

12th

17

(3)

18th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 30y

18:15 Killarney

Cletus

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Eoin Doyle

in touch with leaders on inner, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

12

(18)

6th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 198y

16:55 Bellewstown

Cletus

9st 2lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Eoin Doyle

Precious little to take from three maiden runs and hard to make a case for on handicap debut from a bad draw.

25/1

50/1

Form: 67-0

Last run: 101 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has failed to beat a single rival in three maidens and very hard to fancy on his handicap debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

18th

24

(11)

13th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Curragh

Coach Madden

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: David Marnane

in rear

66/1

13th

14

(12)

18th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 30y

18:15 Killarney

Coach Madden

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: David Marnane

dwelt start, in rear throughout, took keen hold after 1f, ridden when switched right but no extra over 2f out

50/1

13th

2

(5)

8th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:45 Cork

Coach Madden

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: David Marnane

prominent towards near side

66/1

Form: 0780

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Little to recommend in maidens or on her handicap debut at Roscommon; blinkers replace cheekpieces but hard to fancy on current evidence.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

12

30th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:15 Down Royal

Curzon Queen

10st 0lb

J: Neil Ryan

T: H Smyth

Showed a little ability for Kieran Cotter off modest marks but form under both codes for present yard of little account; 2lb wrong here.

33/1

20th

18

(23)

13th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:20 Navan

Curzon Queen

8st 12lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: H Smyth

towards rear

33/1

11th

14

(2)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 175y

16:30 Down Royal

Curzon Queen

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: H Smyth

Showed a little ability for Kieran Cotter off modest marks, went close at Dundalk last October; has been running over hurdles lately, pulled up at Downpatrick last Sunday; does not appeal.

33/1

Form: -84602

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Blinkers applied at Bellewstown latest when second over this trip; headgear persevered with today and the stable runners are in fine form; leading contender despite a bad draw.
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5th

10

(10)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lasting Peace

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Noel Meade

midfield, waiting for room under 2f out, switched left 1f out, kept on, forced dead-heat 5th

6/1

8th

3

(21)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Lasting Peace

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Noel Meade

midfield

10/1

5th

5

(8)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lasting Peace

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Not had many goes in handicaps and placed twice over this trip; improved for blinkers when runner-up at Bellewstown and third to subsequent winner over 1m here; forget last time when the reins broke.

15/2

Form: 0970

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Not much luck in running but still a bit disappointing on his handicap debut at Limerick last month; cheekpieces tried here and better can be expected.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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17

(21)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:13 Leopardstown

Pascalia

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Noel Meade

Both wins for Johnny Murtagh yard on AW, including claimer last October; some decent turf efforts last year but now 9lb higher than last turf run in September on first start for Noel Meade.

12/1

17

(21)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:13 Leopardstown

Pascalia

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Noel Meade

Both wins for Johnny Murtagh yard on AW, including claimer last October; some decent turf efforts last year but now 9lb higher than last turf run in September on first start for Noel Meade.

12/1

1st

5

(16)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Pascalia

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Sole win came over C&D; had been running well in defeat before disappointing when favourite at Gowran last month but she's up against it on these terms from a wide draw.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 078

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
First reserve; poor maiden form and makes little appeal.
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13th

16

(6)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

20:20 Gowran Park

Anaelle

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Alan Fleming

Well-beaten at big prices in all three maidens for Jennifer Anne Lynch last year and same story when 33-1 for both handicap runs at Dundalk over 8f and 7f; first run for Alan Fleming today after 238 day absence; tongue tie is discarded; hard to fancy.

33/1

11th

8

(7)

20th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Anaelle

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Not shown much in maidens; slightly better outcome in a 1m handicap here in August when last seen; others preferred.

33/1

11th

14

(11)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:10 Dundalk (AW)

Anaelle

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

midfield

20/1

Form: 9-7809

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; failed to build on initial promise, especially in handicaps; others preferred.
Place /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

11

(1)

17th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:35 Gowran Park

Net A Porter Queen

9st 1lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Sole placing came on debut; hasn't progressed at all and has to rate an unlikely winner unless transfored by the visor (blinkers did nothing for her).

6/1

Non-runners

Net A Porter Queen, Pascalia, Anaelle

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €80.30
Straight Forecast €89.66
Tricast €477.68
Trifecta €842.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pascalia

The Irish Sun:

Cherry Pink

POSTDATA:

Lasting Peace

SPOTLIGHT:

Water Mint