August 17 / 19.35 Leopardstown

19.35

Good

Human League Playing Live After Racing Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • 18 runners
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Human League Playing Live After Racing Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.70
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 7344

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability in three maidens over further; a decent effort on handicap debut at Ballinrobe last time and should have improved from that; wide draw but still a squeak.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

8

(5)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:52 Brighton

Celebrating Ethel

9st 3lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Landed her second win on turf when picking up 1m2f course classified in August; similar trip and grade when winning at Wolverhampton (AW) in March but two lesser efforts followed; drops back in distance.

9/1

6th

7

(6)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:35 Windsor

Celebrating Ethel

8st 13lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Kept on well to win a 9.4f 0-50 classified race at Wolverhampton in March (for Rossa Ryan); not so good when seventh behind Haveagobeau at Lingfield (1m2f) six weeks ago; others are stronger for win purposes.

8/1

7th

2

(4)

25th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

17:52 Lingfield (AW)

Celebrating Ethel

9st 13lb

J: Harry Vigors

T: Tony Carroll

Inconsistent mare who responded well to second-time cheekpieces when winning for Rossa Ryan (rides stablemate Myna) on Tapeta early last week (has a penalty for that); yet to finish anywhere near after seven runs on Polytrack.

6/1

18/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 049637 C

Last run: 2 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
The last of her two wins came over 1m here last year; put up a decent run on unsuitably soft ground at Naas and this sounder surface will suit better; beaten 3l in the 4.10 at Dundalk Tuesday.
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5th

3

(17)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Morning Approach

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Four-time winner was very much out of form at Dundalk over the winter; has had a break.

18/1

11th

8

(14)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Morning Approach

9st 8lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: W McCreery

Three-time course winner who was just denied over C&D off 60 last July; nothing like the same standard of form since then; never a factor behind Beat The Devil last month.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: -59325

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well in defeat a few times this season but was below form at Ballinrobe last time; 1lb lower but has to bounce back.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(15)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Portreath

9st 13lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Maiden has been consistent in defeat this season; probably found 1m4f too far when keen here last time and dropping back to this trip should benefit him; wide draw but still a player.

7/2

3rd

2

(3)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Portreath

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed some ability in maidens and placed a few times in handicaps up to nearly 1m2f; should be involved if staying this trip.

5/1

28/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 49-700 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back C&D events last summer but has been well below that form in three C&D runs this term; attractive mark but needs a return to form.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Smaoineamh Sile

9st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Best efforts have come at Leopardstown; not in great form of late and she's yet to be placed here.

25/1

2nd

6

(3)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Smaoineamh Sile

9st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Best efforts have come at Leopardstown; not in great form of late and she's yet to be placed here.

25/1

Form: 7-6620 BF

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Was a solid second in a Fairyhouse handicap over 1m4f but was then beaten a long way over 1m5f on soft here last time; good ground today will suit but this trip might be a bit sharp.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

4th Feb 2024

Good To Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 1

13:20 Musselburgh

Union Flag

11st 3lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

Fair middle-distance Flat maiden in Ireland; comfortable win over C&D (good to soft) on hurdle/stable debut but flopped at Catterick next time and again below form back here (behind two of these) on latest start; carries his head awkwardly; questions to answer.

16/1

3rd

3

1st Jan 2024

Soft

1m 7f 124y

Class 4

12:35 Musselburgh

Union Flag

11st 7lb

J: Peter Kavanagh

T: Donald McCain

in touch with leaders

5/2

4th

2

24th Nov 2023

Good To Soft

1m 7f 156y

Class 4

12:40 Catterick

Union Flag

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Donald McCain

led, headed after 3rd, lost second home turn, outpaced 2 out, weakened quickly approaching last, not fluent last

6/4

Form: 2-8500

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 12 Flat starts put up best effort when second over C&D a year ago; unsuited by soft ground last twice but can run well back here now on a sound surface again.
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23th

12

(16)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:32 Navan

Highland King

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Buckley

AW winner but 0-16 on turf, just fair effort at Down Royal last time; concerns over both trip and ground.

25/1

15

(11)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:55 Down Royal

Highland King

9st 9lb

T: Edward Buckley

First reserve; AW winner; sent off favourite over hurdles on debut for this yard at Kilbeggan last month but let his backers down; well-treated on old form so not totally ruled out.

7th
12 (19)
Givemefive

8/1

Form: -78342

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Maiden put up his best effort in eight starts when narrowly denied over 1m2f at Cork last time, caught late on after going clear; 3lb higher but this drop in trip will suit; tough draw, though.
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Verdict Starting price

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

6/1

Form: 764

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Solid runs in three maidens from 1m-1m2f, including on soft ground here last time; respected on handicap debut, especially if market support.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

12

(7)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Velvet And Vine

9st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

16-race maiden had been running okay in 1m4f AW handicaps last winter; back from a break with stamina to prove.

20/1

8th

9

(11)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Velvet And Vine

9st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

A 15-race maiden has been running okay in 1m4f handicaps but doesn't appear an obvious one here dropped in trip.

12/1

9th
11 (8)
Rampage

4/1

Form: 003321 CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Deservedly got off the mark over C&D last time after some fine runs in defeat; the runner-up then has since won at Galway, so the form is solid but a 7lb rise makes this tougher; good claimer stays aboard.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(6)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Rampage

9st 13lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner, last turf success was in 2023; two AW wins since then; unplaced favourite at Dundalk on latest; has a bit to find with Alto Sax on previous Leopardstown running.

9/1

6th

2

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rampage

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner, including on turf early in his career; won over C&D from current mark during a busy 2025 campaign; three runs on turf this year, a few lengths off Comfort Line when eighth of 20 at Leopardstown 11 days ago.

10/1

8th

2

(2)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Rampage

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner, including twice on turf early in his career; won at Dundalk during a busy 2025 campaign; ran respectably on the first of two Curragh outings last month; others preferred

20/1

Form: 0-2085 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Dual winner, including a division of this race last year when drawn 15; not beaten far on comeback at Down Royal last time and should improve from that; can run well.
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15th

14

(2)

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:15 Cork

Mads Black Eights

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Turf and AW winner for Matthew Smith but struggled last season and well beaten on stable debut at Dundalk in February; others preferred.

25/1

15th

14

(2)

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:15 Cork

Mads Black Eights

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

Turf and AW winner for Matthew Smith but struggled last season and well beaten on stable debut at Dundalk in February; others preferred.

25/1

11th

14

(2)

16th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Mads Black Eights

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Hugh Paul Finegan

in touch with leaders

16/1

11th
3 (21)
Qasbaz

14/1

Form: 355319

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won his third race when winning over 1m2f at Navan last month but reportedly failed to handle the track when tailed-off at Ballinrobe since; has to rebound and wide draw is no help.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(3)

4th Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 71y

20:20 Bellewstown

Qasbaz

11st 5lb

J: Mr D G Lavery

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Competitive in a 1m4f Limerick handicap 12 days ago but was competing off a modest mark; this is way harder.

33/1

2nd

11

(15)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 110y

17:20 Limerick

Qasbaz

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

midfield, prominent after 2f, in touch with leaders after 4f, keeping on when switched left 1f out, ran on well and went second final strides, no match for winner

12/1

16th

16

8th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 100y

15:42 Punchestown

Qasbaz

11st 12lb

J: E Walsh

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

midfield

25/1

Form: 146013 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Consistent sort has won over 7f at Dundalk and 1m at Listowel; fine third back on AW last time and is likely to run well again from 1lb higher.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

5

(6)

10th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 14y

16:15 Leopardstown

Dutch Glory

9st 9lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Sean Davis

Dual winner for Ross O'Sullivan; no show in two starts for his current trainer in Dundalk handicaps; not far off sixth-placed Manhattan Dandy at Naas last time; wins have come on good and on AW.

14/1

10th

5

(6)

10th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 14y

16:15 Leopardstown

Dutch Glory

9st 9lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Sean Davis

Dual winner for Ross O'Sullivan; no show in two starts for his current trainer in Dundalk handicaps; not far off sixth-placed Manhattan Dandy at Naas last time; wins have come on good and on AW.

14/1

9th

3

(7)

24th Mar 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Naas

Dutch Glory

9st 13lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Sean Davis

Dual winner for Ross O'Sullivan; no show on either start for his current trainer in Dundalk handicaps; hard to recommend.

33/1

13th
14 (14)
Blenheim Lad

33/1

Form: 0-560

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Showed a hint of ability in maidens but well beaten on handicap debut over 1m4f at Roscommon; gelded since.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4

(3)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Blenheim Lad

9st 3lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Camilla Poulton

Won two in a row over 1m6f on Southwell AW last autumn but he's having a difficult year and was well behind Velvet Vulcan over C&D recently.

20/1

9th

7

(12)

21st Aug 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 6

15:45 Lingfield (AW)

Blenheim Lad

9st 4lb

J: Frederick Larson

T: Camilla Poulton

Completed a Southwell double (1m6f, Tapeta) last autumn but he's been disappointing since and was tailed off at Nottingham last month; has lots to prove and he needs a big turnaround back on AW.

14/1

4

(6)

31st Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Blenheim Lad

9st 11lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Camilla Poulton

Completed a Southwell double (1m6f, AW) last autumn; 0-10 on turf but although he was beaten just over 14l at Lingfield (1m6f, good) 13l were taken up by the easy winner last time; edging down the weights.

10/1

40/1

Form: 38-000 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner over further returned from a long absence this term but has been well beaten three times; not easy to fancy.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

12

(6)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Drakensberg

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: A J Martin

Four-time course winner but missed well over a year and shown nothing in five starts since returning in June.

50/1

9th

2

24th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Drakensberg

12st 3lb

J: Miss H A Smith

T: A J Martin

Grand sort on his day but seems very much out of sorts this year.

14/1

11th

16

(1)

8th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 175y

19:10 Down Royal

Drakensberg

9st 10lb

T: A J Martin

Second reserve; eight-time winner but out the back all four starts this season.

15th
17 (1)
Lofoten

50/1

Form: 085900

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 12 starts has been soundly beaten on last three runs and doesn't make a lot of appeal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

17

(1)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:35 Leopardstown

Lofoten

8st 9lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden after 12 starts has been soundly beaten on last three runs and doesn't make a lot of appeal.

50/1

11th

14

(16)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Lofoten

8st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: P J Rothwell

dwelt start, towards rear of midfield

20/1

10th

18

(9)

15th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:20 Navan

Lofoten

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: P J Rothwell

Maiden's staying-on fifth under Bowen at Listowel (1m) was promising and didn't see out 1m5f latest; could go okay over this trip.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-0060

Last run: 44 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
No win since 5f debut success in 2021; dropping in the handicap but still has to improve upon recent runs.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

2

(20)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:35 Leopardstown

Giselles Ausie

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

raced wide

22/1

12th

13

(8)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

19:20 Roscommon

Giselles Ausie

9st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear of midfield

10/1

6th

7

(6)

15th Jun 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Giselles Ausie

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield

25/1

18/1

Form: 9088

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
There was some promise in her handicap debut at Cork over 1m2f last time; senior rider stays aboard; squeak.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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

33/1

Form: 900

Last run: 75 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Showed some ability on the first of three maiden runs; not a lot of appeal on handicap debut; 2lb out of the weights; tongue-tie.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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18th

21

(3)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:35 Leopardstown

Perfect Bliss

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

Showed some ability on the first of three maiden runs; not a lot of appeal on handicap debut; 2lb out of the weights; tongue-tie.

33/1

10th

7

(1)

3rd Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

16:10 Listowel

Perfect Bliss

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along over 3f out

33/1

12th

14

(4)

31st Mar 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Perfect Bliss

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

Showed her inexperience first time out five weeks ago; likely to need another run or two.

50/1

Non-runners

Khattaat, Sioux Princess, Tara Power

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €99.20
Straight Forecast €57.37
Tricast €692.65
Trifecta €825.80

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dutch Glory

POSTDATA:

Rampage

SPOTLIGHT:

Highland King

The Irish Sun:

Dutch Glory