July 28 / 20.30 Down Royal

20.30

Yielding To Soft

Proparamedics Handicap

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 4f 175y
  • 13 runners
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Proparamedics Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.80
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 6-6238

Last run: 57 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Went close in a Limerick maiden before a good run in a Sligo maiden; backwards step on handicap debut last time out but could be worth giving another chance to and proven in the ground; wears first-time tongue-tie.
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Verdict Starting price

11

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

14:45 Market Rasen

St Faz

10st 7lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Hurdle/chase winner who has won four times on the Flat since moving to current yard earlier this year; lacks recent match practice over jumps and that could count against him in this competitive a race.

16/1

9th

14

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

St Faz

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Usually races prominently; 4-7 for new yard this year, including two wins on Southwell Tapeta (unraced here); fifth to Shrimp Shady in Chester Plate and ran well again when second at Thirsk last time; each-way chance.

12/1

2nd

11

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

St Faz

9st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Usually races prominently; won four of his six starts for new yard this year, including when returned to turf for eight-runner race at Musselburgh (2m, good) in April; has excuses for the two defeats, on latest occasion fifth of 17 in the 2m2f Chester Plate despite the work he had to do to front-run from wide draw; one to note.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: -69434

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won a Galway festival maiden (7f, soft) as a 2yo and consistent in handicaps this term but she's on a tough mark as a result.
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7

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

Evenings Empire

10st 13lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: James M Barcoe

Dual-purpose; 0-11 over timber; pulled up over C&D on last start in this sphere; tailed off on Flat at Leopardstown latest; Brianna Lily looks yard's best chance.

28/1

18th

3

(20)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Evenings Empire

10st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: James M Barcoe

On a losing run since 1m5f Down Royal win in July 2024; badly out of form (Flat and hurdles) last year.

33/1

3rd
11 (11)
Notturno

9/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 525305

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; best efforts on testing ground and wasn't beaten far at Killarney latest; booking of Keane a positive; one for the shortlist.
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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

Form: 0-8702

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Career best when only beaten roughly 1l at Killarney last week; warrants respect from 2lb higher and there's hope in his pedigree that he'll stay this longer trip.
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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

16/1

Form: 969014 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the sixth attempt in a Ballinrobe handicap and respectable fourth at Tipperary from 7lb higher since; form on softer ground uninspiring.
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6th

2

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Fratas

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose prominent racer who contested the 2024 Triumph Hurdle; regressive form on the Flat last summer and was last seen tailed off over hurdles at the Galway festival; subsequently sold for 7,000euros; market can guide on first run for top yard after a layoff.

8/1

7

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Fratas

10st 13lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Michael Mulvany

Bit below form on the Flat this summer but has hit the crossbar in her last two hurdle outings and she's unexposed in this sphere having just her sixth hurdle outing; respected.

9/1

2

(5)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:20 Tramore

Fratas

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: Michael Mulvany

Five Flat wins in 2023 included over C&D; consistent placed form under both codes this year, most recently making most when just edged out of third by No Niki No at Ballinrobe; should be thereabouts again.

9/2

6th
15 (10)
Macinamillion

Form: 07093

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
First reserve; left handicap debut behind when beaten 1l last week and respected from 2lb higher.
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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

Form: 3-8635 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Running okay in defeat of late but not as effective on more testing ground earlier in his career; wears first-time blinkers.
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10th

13

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 3

15:47 Cartmel

Rauzan

10st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Belied 40-1 odds when creditable third at Kelso (2m5f, good to soft; wore cheekpieces) in March but weakened quickly after making a lot of the running over C&D (good; visored, as today) three weeks ago and is now 0-9 for stable; needs recent wind op to have made a big difference.

20/1

8th

10

28th Jun 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

15:02 Cartmel

Rauzan

11st 1lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Two placings this spring give him a chance but they were followed by two lesser efforts and latest was C&D when tongue tied first time since 2024; visor (used twice in 2025) returns instead of usual cheekpieces; stable runs two.

16/1

6th

8

27th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

19:08 Cartmel

Rauzan

11st 2lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

A tongue-tie is added after his Kelso disappointment and his two previous runs in 2m5f/2m3f handicaps certainly bring him into the equation; unraced here.

10/1

13/2

Form: -42801

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 14th attempt in a Naas handicap earlier in the month; not sure to appreciate this step up in trip, particularly on more testing ground; widest draw not ideal either.
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12th

11

(2)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Slaney Tide

9st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Won a Naas handicap over this trip last July off 4lb higher; best effort for a while at Leopardstown over 1m4f last time; of some interest off this mark.

14/1

7th

5

(11)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:40 Leopardstown

Slaney Tide

9st 10lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: J S Bolger

Made all over 1m2f at Naas last summer; done nothing since and now 2lb lower.

25/1

7th

5

(11)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:40 Leopardstown

Slaney Tide

9st 10lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: J S Bolger

Made all over 1m2f at Naas last summer; done nothing since and now 2lb lower.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0553

Last run: 67 days

W: 10st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Back to his best when beaten 2l on handicap bow when last seen; that form is working out well but needs progress to defy a 4lb higher mark.
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7th

8

17th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:47 Worcester

Master Dunraven

10st 10lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Fairly useful Flat racer; flopped when odds-on at Wetherby in February and is now 0-8 over hurdles but suggested his turn might be near when third at Plumpton (2m, soft) on his penultimate run; cheekpieces are now added on his return and has possibilities if he can bounce back.

7/1

6th

6

26th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:00 Wetherby

Master Dunraven

11st 1lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Two-time Flat winner who is 0-7 over hurdles; had been struggling to get competitive in this code prior to his third of seven at Plumpton (2m, soft) last month; firmly in the mix if backing up that latest effort.

2/1

Form: 0-5025

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Solid run on handicap debut when beaten roughly 1l at Limerick last month; didn't appear to appreciate the drop in trip at Tipperary subsequently; while return to further will suit, must prove himself on slower ground.
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12th

8

(15)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cruiscin Lan

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Noel C Kelly

Went close on handicap debut in 2023 but regressive since; struggled both starts this year; new yard and tongue-tie first time.

40/1

12th

8

(15)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cruiscin Lan

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Noel C Kelly

Went close on handicap debut in 2023 but regressive since; struggled both starts this year; new yard and tongue-tie first time.

40/1

Form: 0-0564

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden; promise in both handicap starts for this yard; worth giving this trip another go and has an each-way squeak.
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11th

10

25th Aug 2023

Good

2m 1f 0y

16:15 Killarney

Stone Crafter

11st 0lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

56-rated Flat maiden, never better than fourth in 11 starts; towards rear on last two runs; hard to make a case for him.

50/1

12th

16

(20)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:05 Leopardstown

Stone Crafter

8st 13lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Maiden after 10 starts but wasn't beaten far at Bellewstown (1m) and Navan (1m2f); below that level at Down Royal over 1m5f but this trip will suit better; blinkers; tough draw.

18/1

11th

14

(7)

28th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 175y

20:30 Down Royal

Stone Crafter

9st 2lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

midfield

14/1

Form: 0-95

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Improved with each run in maidens but not really bred for this marked step up in trip on handicap debut.
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11th

12

(13)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

North Dorset

9st 5lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Five-race maiden; poor form since stepping up in trip in handicaps; level of his maiden form would give him a squeak but off 141 days; wears first-time tongue-tie.

9/1

12th

12

(10)

7th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 136y

17:55 Clonmel

North Dorset

8st 9lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield

14/1

12th

2

(4)

28th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 175y

20:30 Down Royal

North Dorset

10st 0lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Mrs John Harrington

towards rear of midfield

12/1

13th
13 (1)
Lady Pro

20/1

Form: 307

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Minor promise in three starts so far but not sure to stay this new trip on handicap debut.
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13th

13

(1)

28th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 175y

20:30 Down Royal

Lady Pro

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: R K Watson

disputed lead, lost two places halfway

20/1

7th

15

(10)

20th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Lady Pro

9st 3lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: R K Watson

prominent, outpaced over 1f out, soon no extra

66/1

10th

11

(15)

12th Jul 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Pro

9st 3lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: R K Watson

Did everything wrong but still showed promise for Jessica Harrington in a Ballinrobe claimer last month; much more needed on his stable debut but looks capable of improvement although probably wants further.

33/1

Non-runners

Alluring, Siouxanne, Glyde Ranger, Chica Linda

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €114.20
Straight Forecast €110.31
Tricast €436.74
Trifecta €625.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Notturno

The Irish Sun:

Master Dunraven

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Siouxanne

POSTDATA:

Notturno