July 19 / 19.20 Killarney

19.20

Yielding

Rose Hotel Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5743.36
  • 1m 0f 40y
  • 18 runners
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Rose Hotel Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.00
  • Place: £4.60

Form: 271561 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Modest strike rate but AW winner early in the year and off the mark on turf at Gowran last month (clear with runner-up) over 1m; 9lb rise however is a harsh reaction for such an exposed type.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

6

(16)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:30 Gowran Park

Chimeric

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

Two-time winner last year, including on yielding over C&D off 51 and followed up off 60 a month later; went close off that mark at Killarney back in July (11.5f, good); down to 56 after below par efforts the last twice; could bounce back, though very soft ground would be a worry.

22/1

14th

8

(7)

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:27 Navan

Chimeric

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

A close second at Killarney (1m3f, good) in June is much of the best of this season's efforts; wouldn't be the percentage call, especially should it rain.

16/1

11th

7

(1)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Chimeric

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

Winner and twice placed at this venue including over a longer trip on penultimate start, much the best of his five runs this year; fair fifth at Gowran last week, but needs to find more.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 396-47 D

Last run: 25 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; creditable runs this term but bit to fid with Golden Freckle on Limerick run.
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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

12/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 30-767

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose sort last won on the Flat at Tipperary (1m1f) last year, didn't appear to stay 1m4f at same venue latest so drop back in trip should suit; rain no problem.
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3rd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:37 Downpatrick

Darkened

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell.

4/1

3rd

3

23rd May 2025

Good

2m 3f 100y

18:37 Downpatrick

Darkened

11st 12lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

9yo who has had a lot of racing and steered clear of fences since finishing fourth of seven at Clonmel two years ago; however, was running well before finishing second in a claiming hurdle last time and he's now with John McConnell.

4/1

2nd

5

14th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 160y

16:25 Tramore

Darkened

10st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Noel C Kelly

Second runner for yard; dual-purpose; 3-26 over hurdles and rated 98; in good form on the AW in recent weeks and ran well on his only previous visit to this track; goes on any ground, notable jockey booking and not without a chance.

5/1

8/1

Form: 100035

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Cork win in May came in testing conditions but ran well on good ground at Limerick last month (just ahead of Golden Freckle when getting a clear run) and was only 2l off Barnhill Rose at Roscommon last time when meeting trouble in running; 1lb wrong but entitled to be thereabouts.
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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

OUR TIP

Form: 942181 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
In good form of late, getting up on post at Gowran and went in again under positive ride at Roscommon early this month under top-weight; won't want much more rain and up to a career-high mark now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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: 0/80-4

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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.
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Verdict Starting price

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

20/1

Form: 54-600

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden whose form so far this term hardly inspiring; 4lb wrong here.
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1st

21

(14)

19th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 90y

20:12 Cork

Deuteronomy

9st 9lb

T: R P Burns

Third reserve; in the form of his life last June, notching three wins on the trot at 1m/1m1f following addition of visor/blinkers; yet to hit form in four attempts this term though.

8th

8

(7)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Deuteronomy

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

In the form of his life last June, notching three wins on the trot at 1m/1m1f following addition of visor/blinkers; yet to hit form in three attempts this term though.

20/1

8th

11

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:15 Limerick

Deuteronomy

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

In the form of his life last June, notching three wins on the trot at 1m/1m1f following addition of visor/blinkers; final leg of the trio came over this C&D off 54 (good); well beaten in two starts this season but interestingly the blinkers go back on now.

10/1

Form: 4-0403

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden but near career-best at Roscommon early this month when close third to Barnhill Rose, despite taking a keen hold and racing wide; same rider gets to use his full claim here and weighted to reverse that form.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(3)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Pallasmore Lass

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Paul W Flynn

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

12/1

7th

12

(1)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Pallasmore Lass

8st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Paul W Flynn

29-race maiden and both AW efforts have been below par; bit to prove at present.

12/1

9/1

Form: 087282

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run but Gowran second to Simply Sideways in May and again only found one too good at Roscommon on latest under a positive ride; up 2lb but still on a fair mark and could go well.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

11

(1)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:05 Bellewstown

Leviosa

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

prominent, outpaced and lost position over 1f out, weakened final furlong

6/1

5th

13

(10)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 39y

17:00 Punchestown

Leviosa

8st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Seamus Fahey

Is 1-18 but that win came back in 2021; placed at Limerick and Roscommon earlier this season but her last two runs, over hurdles and on the Flat, have not been as good and she needs a revival; blinkers go back on.

20/1

16/1

Form: 00-960 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Both wins came back in 2021; lightly raced since and wasn't beaten that far on Cork seasonal return in April but last week's Fairyhouse run a backward step; 6lb wrong.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(7)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Lisabetta

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Three-time winner in Ireland, including on the AW, but she's been held in two starts since joining this stable; blinkers removed (worn last time).

16/1

6th

4

(1)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Lisabetta

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ian Williams

AW winner in Ireland; has lost her way and was only sixth of seven on yard debut at Chelmsford on Sunday (1m2f classified).

20/1

Form: /006-0 CD

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
C&D win came back in 2021 and never sighted behind Simply Sideways on seasonal return at Gowran in May; has since left Peter Fahey's and cheekpieces re-applied on yard debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

12

(9)

27th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 176y

14:00 Bellewstown

Faithful Prince

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Ciaran Murphy

in touch with leaders

20/1

10th

11

(18)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:55 Naas

Faithful Prince

9st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Ciaran Murphy

disputed lead, lost position but prominent halfway

25/1

11th

6

(1)

19th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 40y

19:20 Killarney

Faithful Prince

9st 5lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ciaran Murphy

C&D win came back in 2021 and never sighted behind Simply Sideways on seasonal return at Gowran in May; has since left Peter Fahey's and cheekpieces re-applied on yard debut.

16/1

12th
15 (10)
Wrist Art

12/1

Form: 820-50

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Hasn't counted in two starts this season but left the impression that there could be more to come; 6lb wrong here though.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wrist Art

9st 10lb

J: Miss Evie Lee

T: James Owen

5th

9

(10)

21st May 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:23 Southwell (AW)

Wrist Art

9st 11lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish gelding who hasn't won since 2023 and never been this far (tried over 6f-1m2f by his current trainer); one of his better efforts from 6lb out of the weights at Windsor ten days ago, but is 6lb wrong again under Ruby Criscuolo (0-2 this far).

8/1

3rd

13

(11)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:12 Windsor

Wrist Art

9st 11lb

J: Miss Evie Lee

T: James Owen

Winless since October 2023; placed twice on AW in January but it has been a struggle more recently; 6lb out of the handicap and others are safer.

25/1

Form: 98624- BF

Last run: 302 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Handled heavy when second at Cork last September and ran well considering her slow start at Listowel subsequently; first run of the season and may need it (cheekpieces worn of late now left off).
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13th

10

(10)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Cork

Rose Of Malta

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P F O’Donnell

Didn't go on from her initial AW promise as a 2yo but best run since was a 2nd over 7f in a handicap here last year; a repeat of that will see her go close and Keane aboard is a positive.

9/2

4th

11

(20)

6th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:40 Cork

Rose Of Malta

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P F O’Donnell

Maiden was a close second over C&D last year (heavy); beaten 5l on the round course here last time and down 5lb; needs her best.

16/1

8th

4

(14)

30th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Cork

Rose Of Malta

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P F O’Donnell

Good chance on last year's form; free and not disgraced on return under this rider; could be ready to fire.

12/1

14/1

Form: -00000

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
All wins on AW and never sighted on recent Bellewstown return; entitled to come on for that but may be best watched for now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

7

(8)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Gidwa

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

prominent

20/1

11th

7

(8)

11th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Newcastle (AW)

Gidwa

9st 9lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

prominent

20/1

7th

7

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

Gidwa

9st 0lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Has won on both AW surfaces (0-1 here) but has been off his game in three runs since returning from a break, latterly in this new headgear combination; opposable.

10/1

15th
14 (7)
Tashim

16/1

Form: 09-900

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Went close at Gowran last summer but yet to hit form this campaign; cheekpieces now tried; 3lb wrong.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

14

(7)

19th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 40y

19:20 Killarney

Tashim

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Eoin Doyle

Went close at Gowran last summer but yet to hit form this campaign; cheekpieces now tried; 3lb wrong.

16/1

11th

14

(3)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 59y

18:20 Roscommon

Tashim

8st 13lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Eoin Doyle

towards rear of midfield, ridden 2f out, waiting for room 1f out, kept on, never dangerous

20/1

10th

10

(14)

5th Apr 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 0y

17:52 Leopardstown

Tashim

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Eoin Doyle

Maiden was touched off over 1m at Gowran last June; not as good since but fitter for recent AW spin and had some good runs on soft ground in his younger days.

20/1

Form: 6131-0 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
First reserve; wins for Terence O'Brien last October were on soft/heavy; all the better for recent seasonal comeback run although would prefer it softer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

13

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Speckled Meadow

8st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Don Browne

Added her fourth handicap win over 10.5f here in October off 63 (yielding); decent fourth in a higher grade next time at Leopardstown (1m4f, heavy) but disappointed at the Curragh on her final start of 2025; out of her depth on return at Cork; this more realistic but others preferred.

20/1

8th

7

(3)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 4f 25y

17:12 Cork

Speckled Meadow

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Don Browne

Four handicap wins up to 1m2.5f but seems to stay this trip too; however, is rated only 74 so has a mountain to climb.

100/1

23th

19

(2)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Speckled Meadow

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Don Browne

Got back on the scoresheet stepped up to 1m2f at Naas and ran creditably in a 1m4f handicap at Leopardstown last time; looks vulnerable back to 1m off this mark.

20/1

Form: -14634 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; Gowran winner on seasonal return and holding his form since (drawn badly at Bellewstown last time); more needed though to play a leading role.
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9th

13

(15)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Simply Sideways

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Timothy Doyle

raced near side, towards rear

14/1

9th

13

(15)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Simply Sideways

9st 3lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Timothy Doyle

raced near side, towards rear

14/1

4th

5

(7)

6th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

13:55 Tipperary

Simply Sideways

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Timothy Doyle

dwelt start, midfield, soon in touch with leaders, went fourth inside final furlong, ran on, not reach leaders

6/1

Form: 599-08 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; Gowran win last year came on quick ground; needs to step up plenty on his two efforts this year.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

4

(15)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

The Blue Panther

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Added his fifth career win with a heavy-ground C&D success in September off 6lb lower; a lot of improvement needed based on his return at Gowran in April.

20/1

15th

2

(10)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

The Blue Panther

10st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

C&D winner; added his fifth career win with with heavy-ground Listowel success over 7f in September; rounded off last term with fair fifth at Leopardstown after slow break; goes well fresh.

7/1

5th

14

(1)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 24y

17:10 Leopardstown

The Blue Panther

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Added his fifth career win with a heavy ground Listowel success over 7f last month; up 9lb and keeping on when not getting a clear run at Bellewstown last time; has won off higher marks in the past; interesting contender.

11/1

Non-runners

Speckled Meadow, Simply Sideways, The Blue Panther

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €159.30
Straight Forecast €89.50
Tricast €1409.58
Trifecta €1579.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Golden Freckle

POSTDATA:

Pallasmore Lass

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tashim

The Irish Sun:

Golden Freckle