August 24 / 17.45 Leopardstown

17.45

Good

Whistlin’ Donkeys Playing Live After Racing Handicap

  • Prize money: £5743.36
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Whistlin’ Donkeys Playing Live After Racing Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.30
  • Place: £4.00

Form: 4669

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ability in three maidens; ground probably a valid excuse for him not really getting involved on his handicap debut at Galway; booking of Keane perhaps an indication of what might be expected today.
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2

(8)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Dance Night Andday

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won three handicaps last season including this event off 93 (beating Gleneagle Bay a head); career-best when beaten a neck in Group 3 Brownstown Stakes over C&D in July, well below best when dropped in trip latest; one to consider.

8/1

2

(11)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:25 Naas

Dance Night Andday

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won three handicaps last season, including the Sovereign Path over 7f at Leopardstown's Irish Champions fixture; solid form this season, including second to Bellaphina (rec 11lb) in a 7f Curragh handicap before career-best in finishing a neck second in a Leopardstown Group 3; failed to match that form when unplaced favourite for a 7f Listed race at Cork ten days ago.

9/1

5th

3

(2)

14th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:52 Cork

Dance Night Andday

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Unlucky not to get her head in front again this term after an eyecatching second in a Curragh handicap before a neck defeat in a Leopardstown Group 3 last time out recording a career best; looks like a big each-way player again.

4/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 3-5723

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden but going the right way this year; most recently failed to get home over 1m at Killarney when racing too keen; visor tried here and coming back to this trip might be a positive; one for the shortlist.
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6th

5

(3)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Alabama Pearl

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: J P Murtagh

Runner-up over 6f here on second start last year; showed improved form when winning a Gowran maiden by 5l last month but was well below that level on soft ground since; this sounder surface will suit.

8/1

11th

5

(7)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Alabama Pearl

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

prominent

11/2

1st

9

(2)

6th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:55 Gowran Park

Alabama Pearl

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

made all, pushed along and clear under 2f out, pushed out and went further clear inside final furlong, easily

4/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 3-7180 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Readily landed a 7f handicap at Listowel in June; well beaten twice since off just 3lb higher though; has a question or two to answer now.
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9

(3)

14th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 160y

Class 2

15:43 Bath

Not Just Yet

8st 2lb

J: Jay Mackay

T: Nikki Evans

Not beaten far when fourth of five in recent 5f race won by Savannah Smiles (heavy ground) but is effectively on the same mark from 2lb out of the weights today and has very modest 1-33 strike-rate.

16/1

5

(8)

3rd Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 6

15:50 Bath

Not Just Yet

8st 12lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Nikki Evans

Has the ability to win a race of this nature but can flatter to deceive and boasts a strike-rate of just one win from 32 starts; good effort at Wolverhampton six weeks ago but perhaps better on Tapeta nowadays.

6/1

7

(11)

22nd Jul 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Not Just Yet

9st 6lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Nikki Evans

A few near-misses over C&D off higher marks since coming over from Ireland and didn't run badly on turf last time, when done for toe over 5f back from a break; wouldn't be a shock were he to pop up despite the wide stall.

16/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 867

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Not beaten that far in a 1m maiden at Naas last time; fairly handicapped and there might be more to come; stable among the winners last weekend.
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18

(18)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Irish Rumour

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Only one win from 29 starts; went close on occasions last year (5f-7f), far too keen on seasonal return at Roscommon last month; champion jockey stays loyal so more expected of.

12/1

15th

12

(16)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Irish Rumour

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Only one win from 28 starts; placed in three of her nine races last year, and lost out by only a nose in an 18-runner contest at Fairyhouse in September; fair chance if she can run to that level on her first outing since a satisfactory Dundalk run in November.

8/1

5th
17 (4)
Many Tears

Form: 8197 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Reserve; Gowran maiden winner in June and ran okay back on good ground here last week; might just prefer 1m but definite claims if getting a run.
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4th

2

(7)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Lingfield

Many Tears

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Found a surge of improvement at Dundalk last autumn for Ger Lyons, winning 7f handicap, and after a big-money sale she ran respectably when seventh in Kempton Listed race (1m) last month; not ruled out completely but she needs to improve even on her best AW form now back on turf.

20/1

2

(7)

11th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:35 Lingfield

Many Tears

9st 6lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Found a surge of improvement at Dundalk last autumn for Ger Lyons, winning 7f handicap, and after a big-money sale she ran respectably when seventh in Kempton Listed race (1m) last month; not ruled out completely but she needs to improve even on her best AW form now back on turf.

20/1

7th

1

(5)

6th Apr 2024

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Kempton (AW)

Many Tears

9st 5lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: James Ferguson

Found a surge of improvement switched to the AW at Dundalk last autumn for Ger Lyons, winning a 7f handicap in October and creating a positive impression in a Listed event at 1m the following month, strong at the finish on her first crack at the trip; sold for 300,000gns in December; could well have more to come for her new connections; interesting despite a penalty.

4/1

Form: 5-2241 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a pair of sprint maidens at Dundalk early in the year; decent effort over 5f at Cork in June on turf debut; improved when stepped up to this trip at Dundalk last month, scoring with plenty in hand; 9lb higher, further progress possible.
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13th

9

(10)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Galway

On Our Radar

9st 9lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

AW winner has run well at times on turf including a close second over a mile at Killarney in July; seems more effective on better ground.

18/1

12th

2

(14)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:52 Gowran Park

On Our Radar

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

midfield

8/1

2nd

5

(8)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 40y

18:50 Killarney

On Our Radar

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent early, lost position but in touch with leaders soon after start, dropped to midfield before halfway, headway going okay when switched right under 3f out, ridden when led narrowly inside final furlong, headed inside final 110yds, just held

10/1

8/1

Form: 00081 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Made pretty much all to win a handicap over this trip at the Curragh; 9lb rise seems plenty and suspicion is that a straight seven suits him well; others preferred.
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4th

1

(2)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 96y

Class 4

16:00 Beverley

Goldmoyne

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: James Owen

Completed a four-timer on the AW at Lingfield in March; posted another solid effort when fifth of 11 in 7f Newmarket handicap two weeks ago so he can't be ruled out.

8/1

5th

10

(8)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:50 Newmarket

Goldmoyne

9st 3lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Won four in a row on AW this year before close fourth at Musselburgh (7f); merely midfield in a big field over this C&D 12 days later but he sat prominent in a race that favoured those ridden more patiently; not discounted.

20/1

4

(3)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Goldmoyne

9st 7lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Has built up a good strike-rate on AW for current yard; form since returned turf comprises a good effort and an excusable one; however, chance of landing this contest partly depends on the effects of new headgear.

9/1

50/1

Form: 87-00

Last run: 62 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Modest form in maidens and no progress on handicap debut in June; hood tried here but makes little appeal.
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9th

12

(17)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Below Deck

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

21-race maiden but back to form when second over this trip at Leopardstown last month off this basement mark, despite racing keenly; one to consider although draw makes it tough.

6/1

2nd

11

(9)

20th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 33y

17:15 Leopardstown

Below Deck

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

disputed lead early, led narrowly after 2f, joined under 2f out, headed and kept on inside final furlong, no match for winner

20/1

9th

14

(1)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

20:15 Tipperary

Below Deck

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

Maiden has run well a number of times but has to bounce back from most recent below par efforts.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 425341 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Consistent in maidens and found a winning opportunity on her handicap debut at Limerick in June; up 4lb for that but appears to be going the right way and should be thereabouts.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(3)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Kempton (AW)

Saturn Seven

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Ross Burdon

Three-time winner over 5f-7f on turf in Ireland but has beaten a total of one rival in two runs at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) for this yard; first-time hood and the return of a tongue-tie needs to make a big difference.

25/1

18th

17

(14)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Saturn Seven

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Edward Lynam

Won twice in 2023; failed to score last season; beat 22 rivals at the Curragh in June; not beaten far in her last two races; one of three runners for her trainer, a senior rider aboard in each case; ground-versatile.

12/1

Form: 385

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Showed plenty of ability on debut at Navan in May but not at the same level twice since; ran okay in first-time cheekpieces at Dundalk last month and they are retained for her second start in handicaps; has the ability to go well.
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9th

4

(1)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrari Desert

10st 0lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Sole win came here over 7f in October 2024 and twice second here over 1m in opening months of 2025; no worthwhile form yet this year and has never raced beyond the mile; others preferred.

16/1

7th

2

(3)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Ferrari Desert

10st 1lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

C&D winner in October 2024 and twice second here in the opening months of 2025; probably need the run here in January and should be close to peak fitness now after a recent Curragh run.

8/1

10th

16

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Ferrari Desert

9st 5lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Dundalk winner over this trip; 0-8 on turf; off for ten months before an AW run in January; hard to fancy.

25/1

20/1

Form: 909

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
No real show in three starts in maidens; gelded since his last run and worth a market check on his handicap debut.
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9th

12

(8)

28th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 162y

14:50 Bellewstown

Teton Sioux

9st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Thomas Gibney

prominent, disputing lead halfway

20/1

11th

16

(12)

24th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Teton Sioux

8st 8lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Thomas Gibney

No real show in three starts in maidens; gelded since his last run and worth a market check on his handicap debut.

20/1

9th

10

(3)

12th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Fairyhouse

Teton Sioux

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Thomas Gibney

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, no extra from over 1f out

33/1

Form: -78090

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Struggled to find any sort of form this season; not beaten far behind Goldmoyne at the Curragh last time; blinkers tried but others preferred.
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9th

11

(1)

17th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:35 Gowran Park

Net A Porter Queen

9st 1lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Sole placing came on debut; hasn't progressed at all and has to rate an unlikely winner unless transfored by the visor (blinkers did nothing for her).

6/1

8/1

Form: 978255

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Just touched off in a first time tongue-tie over 1m here in June; not at the same level but not disgraced in a couple of 7f contests here last twice; poor draw but capable of getting involved.
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8th

5

(11)

8th Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 75y

18:40 Down Royal

Who Not What

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: A Oliver

Maiden's best effort was when touched off over 1m at Leopardstown; held over 7f since; didn't get home in two previous tries at this trip.

10/1

13th

5

(14)

24th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Who Not What

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: A Oliver

Just touched off in a first time tongue-tie over 1m here in June; not at the same level but not disgraced in a couple of 7f contests here last twice; poor draw but capable of getting involved.

8/1

5th

15

(6)

17th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 39y

17:05 Leopardstown

Who Not What

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: A Oliver

soon prominent, led after 1f, headed over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

12/1

Form: 22-000

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a couple of ordinary handicaps for Karl Burke last year but well beaten in three starts for his current trainer; makes no appeal.
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13th

7

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Jims Cracker

11st 7lb

J: Mikey Hamill

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Placed at a modest level on the Flat in Britain; three ordinary efforts in maiden hurdles; big price when finishing down the field on handicap debut at Roscommon in September.

16/1

13th

7

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 4f 110y

14:50 Fairyhouse

Jims Cracker

11st 7lb

J: Mikey Hamill

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Placed at a modest level on the Flat in Britain; three ordinary efforts in maiden hurdles; big price when finishing down the field on handicap debut at Roscommon in September.

16/1

11

30th Sep 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

Jims Cracker

11st 1lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Dual-purpose maiden; makes his handicap hurdle debut after three ordinary efforts in maiden company at 2m-2m3f; potential improver but not obviously well treated; still worth a market check.

20/1

33/1

Form: -55590

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten on last two starts and quite hard to fancy on that evidence.
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4th

11

(20)

13th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:20 Navan

He Knows When

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

midfield

10/1

3rd

9

(9)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

He Knows When

9st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

prominent, went second from 1f out, no extra when lost second towards finish

20/1

4th

6

(16)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

He Knows When

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Luke Comer

midfield, headway and prominent after 4f, went third halfway, no extra final 110yds

14/1

14/1

Form: 6979-8

Last run: 70 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Modest enough juvenile form and no real show on her seasonal bow here in June although ran better than her finishing position; not discounted and her trainer has a good record here.
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14th

7

(15)

3rd Jun 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Gowran Park

Law Lady

9st 1lb

J: Aine Ryan

T: Eoin Griffin

Modest juvenile form; ran only twice last year; new trainer tries a tongue-tie; drawn high, no appeal.

25/1

16th

14

(7)

24th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Law Lady

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Thomas Mullins

Modest enough juvenile form and no real show on her seasonal bow here in June although ran better than her finishing position; not discounted and her trainer has a good record here.

14/1

Non-runners

Alfarida

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €102.40
Straight Forecast €99.04
Tricast €1079.73
Trifecta €354.20

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Saturn Seven

SPOTLIGHT:

Law Lady

POSTDATA:

Alfarida

The Irish Sun:

Saturn Seven