August 24 / 18.40 Killarney

18.40

Good To Yielding

GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £7831.86
  • 1m 0f 30y
  • 15 runners
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GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.30
  • Place: £2.20

Form: -00013 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won quite decisively over C&D (yielding) last month and coped well with the 9lb rise to finish third of 23 at the Curragh (7f); makes plenty of appeal returning here off the same mark as last time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

3

(2)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Ano Manna

9st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: John James Feane

prominent

8/1

9th

2

(17)

14th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 31y

19:20 Killarney

Ano Manna

10st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John James Feane

Both wins have come over C&D on good ground and only 1lb higher than for the latest last August; well behind Comfort Line at Naas but that run, after an absence, should have teed her up nicely for this.

10/1

9th

2

(17)

14th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 31y

19:20 Killarney

Ano Manna

10st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John James Feane

Both wins have come over C&D on good ground and only 1lb higher than for the latest last August; well behind Comfort Line at Naas but that run, after an absence, should have teed her up nicely for this.

10/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 637991 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Snapped a losing run on the AW last week; most of his wins have come on that surface but he's capable on turf and not ruled out.
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3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

12th

17

(12)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Skontonovski

9st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield

16/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.80

Form: 576209 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Second at Listowel in June but all wins have come on the AW and he's 0-27 on grass.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(5)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Well Suited

8st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: T J O’Mara

slowly into stride, towards rear

50/1

11th

14

(5)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Well Suited

8st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: T J O’Mara

slowly into stride, towards rear, some headway inside final furlong, never dangerous

50/1

12th

26

(4)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Well Suited

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: T J O’Mara

midfield

40/1

Form: 75-008

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Made some progress in last season's maidens and latest handicap run at Gowran was a step back in the right direction (1m1f, good); down another 4lb and may show more again.
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9th

12

(7)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

Danesfort

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Unplaced in 11 starts and it's hard to enthuse about recent outings.

16/1

9th

12

(7)

15th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

19:10 Bath

Danesfort

9st 0lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Unplaced in 11 starts and it's hard to enthuse about recent outings.

16/1

5th

12

(10)

6th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Danesfort

9st 0lb

J: George Rooke

T: Adrian Wintle

Ex-Irish maiden who has failed to improve in two runs for new stable, beaten about 9l over C&D (soft) latest; chance depends on how well he responds to first-time headgear.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 1710-7 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner last year and should come on for a reasonable effort on his seasonal bow at Limerick.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(16)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Gowran Park

Run The Jewels

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Best form on AW, rated 11lb higher in that sphere; lacks the advantage of a recent run; not an obvious contender.

14/1

13th

3

(18)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Run The Jewels

10st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Four-time winner, at 7f and 1m; 5f was too sharp last time but others have more compelling claims.

20/1

10th

9

(5)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:37 Navan

Run The Jewels

9st 6lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Wins have been gained up to 1m; has never run over this trip, up against it against that background.

20/1

6th
16 (3)
Deuteronomy

Form: -60070

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Reserve; no wins in 13 and has never made the frame; tries blinkers.
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5

(14)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Limerick

Deuteronomy

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Belatedly off the mark at Gowran (1m, good) at the start of the month in first-time visor, winning with a bit in hand under today's rider; followed up under a 7lb penalty at Leopardstown (1m1f, soft) nine days ago; up another 7lb but in great heart.

6/1

1st

9

(10)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Deuteronomy

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Belatedly off the mark over 1m at Gowran 10 days ago in first-time visor, winning with a bit in hand under today's rider; 7lb higher here but make a bold follow-up bid.

13/2

14/1

Form: -73270

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Twice ran well in 1m handicaps during June but has dropped her guard of late; remains a maiden.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

3

(6)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Tipperary

Pink Socks

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Timothy Doyle

One win from 28 starts, runner-up six times including at Gowran on final 2024 appearance; weak 2025 form in two Leopardstown starts.

20/1

14th

17

(4)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Pink Socks

8st 11lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Timothy Doyle

Only one win from 26 starts but runner-up six times including at Gowran on final 2024 run; never counted on last week's C&D comeback run when a 40-1 shot and possibly best watched for now.

25/1

17

(12)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Pink Socks

8st 11lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Timothy Doyle

Only one win from 26 starts but runner-up six times including at Gowran on final 2024 run; rider's claim a big asset; good chance if fitness holds up; positives can be taken from last year's Gowran win on seasonal debut.

9/1

12/1

Form: 705504

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Still early days and didn't run too badly at all when fourth in a 1m+ handicap at Galway 20 days ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

16

(5)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Portmagee

8st 12lb

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second reserve; regressive maiden has to find improvement from somewhere on AW debut

8th

16

(12)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Listowel

Portmagee

8st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Adrian McGuinness

Glimpses of ability for Dick Brabazon, notably when fourth at last year's Galway festival; shaped like she needed seasonal/yard debut at Gowran and interesting to see Hayes on board.

16/1

Form: 60-090

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m maiden last summer before finishing third in a C&D handicap off 11lb higher; has got herself well handicapped for a reason though and needs a revival.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(7)

6th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:05 Gowran Park

Ms Eagleton

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

towards rear throughout

25/1

9th

4

(16)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Ms Eagleton

9st 10lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

midfield

20/1

10th

14

(7)

13th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Ms Eagleton

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

dwelt start, towards rear

20/1

Form: 445280

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Twice below par since going close on stable debut at Limerick (7f, yielding) but a first-time tongue-tie could help matters and he clearly has the ability to be involved.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(11)

15th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Sir John Monash

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P J F Murphy

Struggled in handicaps on both turf and AW; now down 11lb from initial mark and new headgear combination tried for this longer trip.

8/1

10th

4

(3)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sir John Monash

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: P J F Murphy

Nine-race maiden who was only beaten half a length on yard debut at Limerick in June; disappointing favourite over C&D next time though and he's struggled in three runs over further since.

8/1

11th
12 (4)
Qaabil

14/1

Form: -05248 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
May have needed it at Gowran after 152 days away but a strike-rate of 1-30 reduces his appeal.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(9)

5th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Qaabil

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Ex-Irish; strike-rate of 1-38 is offputting (0-19 on the AW) but he was a close fourth at Newcastle last time (7f); could run into a place.

12/1

4th

8

(4)

25th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

17:15 Newcastle (AW)

Qaabil

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle

Arrives on a long losing sequence but he fared better than of late when sixth of 12 in 1m classified event here nine days ago; shortlisted.

9/1

0

8

(1)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

16:25 Newcastle (AW)

Qaabil

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Tony Coyle

1-36; with Peter Fahey when notching that sole win in a 1m apprentice handicap at Gowran Park in the summer of 2022; a bit better on third start for Tony Coyle at Southwell (1m, classified; sixth of 11; 18-1) last week.

14/1

20/1

Form: -00050

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-59 and best effort this season came when fifth in a claimer here; fared less well back in a handicap at Gowran; tongue-tie added.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(3)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 5f 80y

17:10 Listowel

Talking Tough

11st 0lb

J: Kerrie Gillespie

T: S M Duffy

Low-rated handicapper; badly treated by the race conditions here; up against it.

100/1

7th

7

(3)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 5f 80y

17:10 Listowel

Talking Tough

11st 0lb

J: Kerrie Gillespie

T: S M Duffy

Low-rated handicapper; badly treated by the race conditions here; up against it.

100/1

Form: 9-700

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Big price when down the field on last week's handicap debut at Gowran (7f, good).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

2

15th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 77y

12:55 Punchestown

Cant Catch Camacho

11st 7lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

Modest on Flat; some debut promise over hurdles at Cork but last of 9 at Limerick since; hard to fancy.

50/1

9th

5

26th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:25 Limerick

Cant Catch Camacho

11st 0lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear and weakened from 3 out

33/1

3rd

2

10th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 185y

12:15 Cork

Cant Catch Camacho

11st 0lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

Low-rated gelding on Flat; tried over a variety of distances; impossible to make a case for him.

100/1

6/1

Form: 156110 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won 1m handicaps at Gowran and here before finishing last in a 1m2f Racing League handicap at Chepstow; might be on a tough mark now even if shrugging aside that latest disappointment.
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No / Draw
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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

Form: 536405

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Another decent run at Dundalk last time but best form has been on that surface and he's 0-22 overall; blinkers added.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

(13)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:35 Fairyhouse

Together Aclaim

9st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Gained first turf win at Cork (10.5f, good) on latest off 41 when a 25-1 shot; form franked by the third Deuteronomy; not guaranteed to back that up given his overall profile but not discounted off 3lb higher.

9/2

1st

14

(12)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 90y

20:20 Cork

Together Aclaim

8st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Just 1-36 and that win came on AW; no signs of a revival over a similar trip to this at Sligo earlier this month.

40/1

Non-runners

Bobby K

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €22.60
Straight Forecast €18.30
Tricast €253.53
Trifecta €256.40

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Skontonovski

SPOTLIGHT:

Sir John Monash

The Irish Sun:

Pink Socks

POSTDATA:

Skontonovski