July 28 / 19.07 Cork

19.07

Good To Yielding

Racing Again August 7th Handicap

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Racing Again August 7th Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
2 (13)
Quiz Test

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.70
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 040-3

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Fair fourth in Bellewstown maiden (first and second now rated in 90s) in middle of three juvenile runs for Jessica Harrington; surpassed market expectations with Navan third on yard/handicap/seasonal debut
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

(1)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Quiz Test

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Sean Byrne

Sole win came at Cork in 2023; decent form last autumn, including a close third over 1m4f at Galway and second in a 19-runner contest at the Curragh, with Whats New, Earthsong and Bruant behind; may improve from a Cork run, but has to reverse form with Celtic Drud and Earthsong.

8/1

9th

17

(16)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Quiz Test

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Sean Byrne

Sole win came at Cork in 2023; decent form in defeat last autumn, including a close third over 1m4f at Galway and second to Trubshaw in a 19-runner contest at the Curragh, with Plunkett Street, Earthsong and Bruant behind; each-way chance if reappearing in similar shape.

8/1

11

(19)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Quiz Test

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Sean Byrne

Sole win came at Cork two years ago but went close last summer over 1m7f at Leopardstown and more recently close third over 1m4f at Galway last month; didn't quite get home in heavy ground at Listowel but solid run nonetheless; blinkers now replace cheekpieces.

12/1

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2nd
3 (10)
Givemefive

7/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 0-7834

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Comes into the reckoning along with several of these rivals on the evidence of Naas run; needs to turn the tables on Lilac Lady and Lucky Question but not much in it.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

3rd
20 (6)
Silkies Sib

  • Place: £6.90

Form: 705650

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Form in handicaps and claiming races does not inspire confidence; hooded now; second reserve.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(9)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silkies Sib

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Record over C&D reads 1233 and he's back off the same mark as when successful at Chelmsford (1m2f, Polytrack) in February; player in the returning cheekpieces.

5/1

3rd

8

(1)

18th May 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Silkies Sib

9st 0lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: James Owen

Scored over C&D in December (off 3lb lower) and at Chelmsford in February; has run respectably since, including when beaten favourite at Bath last time; remains on a competitive mark and won't be far away.

6/1

3rd

3

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

17:50 Bath

Silkies Sib

9st 6lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: James Owen

Dual winner on the AW since joining this stable; pulled hard and unfortunate not to finish closer at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) four days ago, denied a clear passage; may settle better with the hood back on (visor removed) and is one to consider seriously.

9/2

4th
16 (4)
Lilac Lady

5/1

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 0-0952

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Comes into the reckoning on the basis of encouraging second at Naas on second handicap run; renews rivalry with third, fourth, and fifth as well as others who finished farther back.
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2nd

15

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:27 Sligo

Lilac Lady

10st 11lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Modest Flat maiden; all four runs over hurdles came at her local track last year; third in maiden and in a handicap off 92; will be better for this comeback run.

14/1

5

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 112y

15:10 Sligo

Lilac Lady

11st 6lb

J: Alan King

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Dual-purpose maiden; well held on Flat here last time, standout run from three attempts over hurdles came when third in C&D maiden in June (g); okay mark for handicap debut.

8/1

Form: 0-0043

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Handicap debut at Gowran was encouraging; only a little more than one length to find with Lilac Lady on running at Naas, and very closely matched with Givemefive, the pair in front of Where R U Now Bob.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(3)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 6

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Lucky Question

9st 0lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

midfield

14/1

5

(6)

16th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:52 Lingfield (AW)

Lucky Question

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

0-12 in Ireland and 0-6 in Britain; some renewed hope from latest start (Wolverhampton 9.4f) but that's hardly convincing.

8/1

4th

4

(1)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Lucky Question

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Made the frame several times in Ireland; largely unconvincing form for current yard but record suggests this return to AW may have a positive effect.

14/1

Form: 06577S

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Big price when slipped up in a Naas event contested by a number of these rivals; yet to finish in the first four; up against it.
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8

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

Tasmanian Girl

10st 8lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Aengus King

Won a handicap hurdle at Thurles in March 2025; otherwise undistinguished form, including when tailed off in this race 12 months ago; should at least strip fitter as a result of a recent Flat run.

25/1

8th

11

(13)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

20:23 Roscommon

Tasmanian Girl

9st 4lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

Won a handicap hurdle at Thurles in March 2025; rated just 34 on the Flat and she's an unlikely winner; new headgear combination applied.

66/1

7th
4 (12)
Katonah

7/1

Form: 0-7057

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Very unlucky in running in Naas event contested by several of these; was eased after her chance had gone; merits respect with good apprentice booked.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

Form: 908

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Three maiden runs at under one mile; will need to find plenty of improvement at this trip.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17th

20

(10)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:35 Leopardstown

Mary Makebelieve

8st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: N Stokes

There was some promise in her handicap debut at Cork over 1m2f last time; senior rider stays aboard; squeak.

18/1

8th

10

(17)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

19:07 Cork

Mary Makebelieve

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: N Stokes

Three maiden runs at under one mile; will need to find plenty of improvement at this trip.

25/1

8th

7

(12)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 59y

17:20 Roscommon

Mary Makebelieve

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: N Stokes

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, no impression over 1f out

25/1

14/1

Form: 8-709

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Did not get the best of runs at Naas but has plenty to find with several of these rivals, including the second, third, fourth and fifth.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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: 007

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Has contested three Naas maidens over 1m; boasts a decent pedigree and one that implies this longer trip should suit.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Kai

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Ross O’Sullivan

C&D winner last year; split today's rivals El Bello and Glady Eagle when second at Tipperary in August; beaten favourite when seventh of 19 at the Curragh last time.

8/1

1

(8)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Kai

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Ross O’Sullivan

C&D winner last year; split today's rivals El Bello and Glady Eagle when second at Tipperary in August; beaten favourite when seventh of 19 at the Curragh last time.

8/1

7

(17)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Lady Kai

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Wins last year came at Killarney and Dundalk; light campaign this year, most recently just denied over 1m5f at Tipperary in late August; 3lb higher so more needed.

9/1

Form: 08030

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Failed to back up a long-priced Leopardstown third when down the field at Naas; first reserve.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

9

10th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

15:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Get Set Jet

9st 7lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Fergal O’Brien

0-9 but went the closest he's come to winning when running on for second here (8.5f) latest, his first start for this trainer; that effort suggests that the return to further could be positive; tongue-tie goes on; contender.

6/4

2nd

11

(4)

5th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Get Set Jet

9st 0lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Fergal O’Brien

Modest 1m maiden for Ross O'Sullivan, posting a fair sixth in 1m2f Clonmel handicap in September; has since changed hands for 5,500gns and needs considering for his new handler.

9/2

6th

10

(8)

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 136y

17:25 Clonmel

Get Set Jet

9st 7lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Ross O’Sullivan

in touch with leaders, prominent when short of room 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

6/1

Form: -19075

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Dundalk 1m winner; did not stay quite as well as Lilac Lady, Lucky Question and Givemefive when fifth over a little bit further than this at Naas.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

(10)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Where R U Now Bob

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Rodger Sweeney

Winner over 1m here in January; okay run in a 1m2f handicap at Naas in July; more needed.

20/1

15th

18

(17)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:25 Cork

Where R U Now Bob

8st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Rodger Sweeney

AW winner but opposable on his minor form in turf handicaps; new headgear.

20/1

7th

13

(5)

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 136y

17:25 Clonmel

Where R U Now Bob

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Rodger Sweeney

midfield

40/1

Form: 20-001 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Never involved over hurdles at Tipperary, won a claimer at Ballinrobe, others preferred.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(7)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 175y

16:30 Down Royal

Bedelia

9st 4lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Disappointing on Flat and over hurdles for this stable since claiming race win a year ago at Ballinrobe for Gavin Cromwell; tailed off in two handicap hurdle outings this season.

20/1

12th

16

2nd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:30 Kilbeggan

Bedelia

10st 8lb

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Second reserve; Flat winner over 1m2f but yet to show any worthwhile form over hurdles

Form: 800240

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Best finishing position was obtained when second in a 1m claimer at Gowran in May; no appeal on handicap form.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

17

(4)

25th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 2f 75y

16:45 Down Royal

Miss Langmore

8st 7lb

T: John C McConnell

Second in a claimer for Sheila Lavery at Gowran in the spring; best handicap run so far when fourth at Tipperary; pulled-up with an equipment failure at Punchestown; third reserve.

0

13

(13)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Punchestown

Miss Langmore

8st 7lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: John C McConnell

Second in a claimer for Sheila Lavery at Gowran in the spring; best handicap run so far when fourth at Tipperary ten days ago; definite chance of reaching the money.

7/1

4th

15

(13)

3rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 0y

16:55 Tipperary

Miss Langmore

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

dwelt start, towards rear

20/1

Form: 007

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ran in a good maiden at Leopardstown on final qualifying start; relatively unexposed and could slot in effectively on her handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

1

(19)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

19:07 Cork

O Merisi

10st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Ran in a good maiden at Leopardstown on final qualifying start; relatively unexposed and could slot in effectively on her handicap debut.

12/1

7th

8

(7)

15th Jun 2023

Yielding

0m 7f 36y

16:45 Leopardstown

O Merisi

9st 3lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

towards rear of midfield

100/1

12th

10

(3)

21st May 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Naas

O Merisi

9st 3lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Caravaggio filly never sighted after slow start on last month's Limerick debut; can only be watched for now.

50/1

25/1

Form: 0079

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Did not show much for Jessica Harrington including in a 1m handicap at Listowel; not an obvious contender on first run for her new stable.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

14

(8)

14th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 31y

19:20 Killarney

Sunday Evening

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul W Flynn

soon pressed leader, disputed lead over 4f out, led narrowly from 3f out, headed and weakened from over 2f out

25/1

14th

14

(8)

14th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 31y

19:20 Killarney

Sunday Evening

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul W Flynn

soon pressed leader, disputed lead over 4f out, led narrowly from 3f out, headed and weakened from over 2f out

25/1

18

(4)

7th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Navan

Sunday Evening

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Paul W Flynn

Sole placing in ten starts came in a 1m Gowran handicap last October; not achieved much in either run since and she's unproven over this far.

16/1

Form: 059-09

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Three maiden runs at under one mile; will need to find plenty of improvement at this trip.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

15

(15)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

18:05 Killarney

Kodihill

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

midfield

8/1

2nd

19

(2)

16th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Gowran Park

Kodihill

8st 7lb

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

prominent on inner, ridden from 2f out, pressed leader towards far side inside final furlong, kept on well

Non-runners

Ano Manna, Silver Salver, Real History, So Messi

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Payout
Exacta €76.50
Straight Forecast €64.57
Tricast €1301.22
Trifecta €1586.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Givemefive

RP RATINGS (IRE):

So Messi

SPOTLIGHT:

Katonah

The Irish Sun:

Givemefive