September 03 / 17.30 Tipperary

17.30

Yielding To Soft

Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel Handicap

  • Prize money: £5743.36
  • 1m 4f 110y
  • 18 runners
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Great National Ballykisteen Golf Hotel Handicap

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.40
  • Place: £6.20

Form: -42540

Last run: 90 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at 1m, limited opportunities at this trip inconclusive; others preferred.
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19th

17

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:50 Punchestown

Maralinga

10st 8lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Timothy Doyle

Two wins on the Flat; modest hurdles form, well beaten in three Thurles outings last October/November; hard to fancy.

16/1

10

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Maralinga

11st 1lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Two Flat wins, modest hurdles form, held by several of these on C&D running two weeks ago; tongue-tie now.

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 6-0772 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Dual winner for Mark Johnston earlier in his career but became regressive until more encouraging turf run last month when chasing home an easy winner in Leopardstown amateur riders handicap (1m7f); interesting jockey booking.
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18th

10

(17)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 200y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Kings Prince

9st 6lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: E Sheehy

Losing run since 2021 and shown nothing in the last 18 months; tailed off on last month's return.

33/1

8

(5)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

2m 0f 100y

20:20 Gowran Park

Kings Prince

9st 8lb

J: Tom Breen

T: E Sheehy

Dual winner on turf in Britain in 2020 and 2021 but finished tailed off on last three Flat starts and likely to need this after 231 days off.

25/1

9/2

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 346531 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Consistent 5yo followed C&D third with third AW success last month, winning a shade comfortably under today's rider; 5lb higher here but should go well again although ground possibly softer than ideal.
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3rd

1

(8)

6th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:40 Down Royal

French Company

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: J G Coogan

soon prominent, pressed leader halfway

7/2

14/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 765-57

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Seemingly didn't get home over this trip under a positive ride on handicap debut at Cork on Wednesday; remains opposable.
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1st

10

(7)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

14:38 Dundalk (AW)

Inchiquin Maid

8st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Terence O’Brien

Sole win from 37 starts (15 over hurdles) came over C&D in December 2024 from 4lb lower; ran well in a Listowel handicap hurdle on stable debut but lesser efforts last two times, including at this venue last time when tenth (1m4f).

16/1

7

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Inchiquin Maid

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

AW winner, useful Dundalk form for Chris Timmons last winter; has strong claims in this grade following a fine second on seasonal/yard debut at Listowel.

3/1

7

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Inchiquin Maid

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

AW winner, useful Dundalk form for Chris Timmons last winter; has strong claims in this grade following a fine second on seasonal/yard debut at Listowel.

3/1

5th
5 (19)
Rain

8/1

Form: -08403

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Winner in France last year and steadily getting more competitive off declining mark, seasonal-best when staying-on third at Roscommon last month on softish ground; may ideally want a stiffer test but still one to consider.
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9th

18

(15)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Rain

9st 8lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Won a 1m4f handicap at Galway last year on soft ground but has form on good too; was well beaten on her Curragh return so needs much more.

20/1

7th

13

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Rain

8st 13lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Won off 6lb lower at Galway (1m4f, soft) last September but struggled off revised mark twice since; off since October and has tended to need her seasonal returns in the past; others appeal more.

12/1

17

(16)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Rain

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

C&D winner on penultimate start, her first success since 2022 when trained in France; 5lb out of the handicap; some help that a top apprentice takes off 3lb.

10/1

13/2

Form: -00539

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over 7f when trained in Britain but some solid runs over further since trained here and penultimate C&D third puts him in the mix; cheekpieces now tried with Colin Keane booked.
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15th

1

(22)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:25 Navan

Hello Power

10st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

Won 1m claimer at Gowran last month; found 7f inadequate last time; placed over a range of distances; has run well on soft on several occasions.

10/1

5th

9

(6)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Fairyhouse

Hello Power

8st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

in rear

15/2

16/1

Form: 867424

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Maiden didn't seem to stay 1m5f on handicap debut at Down Royal last time; still possibly too high in the handicap.
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4th

4

(4)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Humtaza

9st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: P O’Rourke

prominent, soon disputing lead, raced in second after 4f, led again 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds

4/1

5th

16

(12)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:35 Dundalk (AW)

Humtaza

9st 6lb

T: P O’Rourke

Second reserve; second to My Mate Mozzie in 1m4f turf maiden but well held since; AW debut.

9th

1

(13)

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

15:20 Gowran Park

Humtaza

10st 1lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: P O’Rourke

in touch with leaders on outer

6/1

Form: 59099

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced mare slow to break and hasn't been competitive in opening two handicaps (C&D first occasion) but gives impression she could have more to offer.
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6

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:40 Cork

Firm Belief

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Rodger Sweeney

1m6f Navan winner off modest mark nearing the end of the 2023 Flat season; unconvincing hurdles form this season.

25/1

6

13th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:40 Cork

Firm Belief

11st 7lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Rodger Sweeney

1m6f Navan winner off modest mark nearing the end of the 2023 Flat season; unconvincing hurdles form this season.

25/1

2

7th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:58 Fairyhouse

Firm Belief

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Rodger Sweeney

didn't always jump with fluency, in touch with leaders, bad mistake and lost ground when nearly lost jockey 4 out, soon dropped to rear, pulled up after 3 out

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 099340 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Both wins last year came at this trip and looked to be returning to form until Galway flop latest; tongue tie now tried and rider having his first ride.
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11th

5

(5)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Butterfly Garden

9st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Kevin Prendergast

Came back to form to win her third race (second at Tramore) last time; 7lb rise for that looks stiff but has run well over C&D off a higher mark in the past so has to be considered.

7/1

1st

8

(15)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Butterfly Garden

9st 8lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Kevin Prendergast

prominent, went second under 4f out, shaken up to lead under 2f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong

11/2

5th

12

(7)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:27 Down Royal

Butterfly Garden

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Kevin Prendergast

prominent, dropped to midfield halfway, headway towards far side over 1f out, went fourth inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

28/1

10th
7 (20)
Rotolo

25/1

Form: 06200-

Last run: 312 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Standout effort last year when second in 1m2f Naas handicap, soundly beaten twice afterwards on softer ground; belated seasonal return and likely best watched.
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8th

3

(10)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rotolo

9st 11lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: W T Farrell

Couple of good runs this past turf season when placed at both Navan and touched off at Leopardstown (1m1f, good); tame Curragh effort when last seen in August however; AW debut and could go well if taking to the surface.

11/2

8th

3

(10)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rotolo

9st 11lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: W T Farrell

Couple of good runs this past turf season when placed at both Navan and touched off at Leopardstown (1m1f, good); tame Curragh effort when last seen in August however; AW debut and could go well if taking to the surface.

11/2

10th

19

(1)

24th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rotolo

8st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: W T Farrell

Started the season well with a third placing over 1m2f at Navan; next two races were at 1m4f and she failed to produce her best form; went very close over 1m1f at Leopardstown last time; extra furlong should suit, strong contender

7/1

25/1

Form: -90079

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been soundly beaten in handicaps lately and isn't easy to fancy.
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5th

9

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:50 Bellewstown

Kingsofthemidlands

10st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Dual-purpose maiden; 0-15 on the Flat and 0-7 over hurdles; pulled up on last start in this sphere and beaten 54l in a 1m4f Flat maiden at Fairyhouse when last seen in June 2024; hard to fancy.

20/1

5th

9

12th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:50 Bellewstown

Kingsofthemidlands

10st 5lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Dual-purpose maiden; 0-15 on the Flat and 0-7 over hurdles; pulled up on last start in this sphere and beaten 54l in a 1m4f Flat maiden at Fairyhouse when last seen in June 2024; hard to fancy.

20/1

11th

7

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 44y

16:40 Punchestown

Kingsofthemidlands

12st 0lb

J: Shane Aylward

T: P A Fahy

Modest maiden in all spheres and has work to do after an absence.

66/1

14/1

Form: /1/00- C

Last run: 307 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose 8yo has won twice here on the flat (1m1f) and more recently won over hurdles at Downpatrick; faller at Bellewstown last time; first flat run of 2023.
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15th

15

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Rock On Seamie

12st 0lb

T: Ray Hackett

Three-time Flat winner; out of form over hurdles this season; others more likely.

50/1

15th

15

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Rock On Seamie

12st 0lb

T: Ray Hackett

Three-time Flat winner; out of form over hurdles this season; others more likely.

50/1

3

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 5f 60y

16:37 Limerick

Rock On Seamie

11st 6lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Both hurdle wins came over 2m, the latest at Downpatrick in the summer of 2023; regressive since and tried at a range of trips; fell early at Gowran in February; much to prove.

20/1

Form: /257-0

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Not much luck in running on Leopardstown comeback run in May for Ian O'Connor; returns for new yard here with hood tried.
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9th

5

(8)

5th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 4f 108y

15:50 Thurles

Champagne Terri

9st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Thomas Cooper

Last of her four wins for Adrian Keatley was in July 2020; not much encouragement from two runs this season.

16/1

13th

12

(10)

3rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:30 Tipperary

Champagne Terri

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Thomas Cooper

towards rear of midfield

25/1

18th

2

(9)

19th May 2023

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Champagne Terri

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Ian O’Connor

Knocking on three years since her last success and was last seen 12 months ago finishing tailed off over fences; kicks off for a new yard with lots to prove.

50/1

Form: 0750-8

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Belated seasonal return at Naas last month not without promise, staying on after not clear run; down in grade here so respected.
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7th

1

(4)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:00 Leopardstown

Global Energy

10st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

in touch with leaders, dropped to midfield 3f out, outpaced under 2f out

11/2

1st

7

(6)

24th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Listowel

Global Energy

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Four-time winner; last victory came on penultimate start at the Curragh off 80 (1m, good); no impact off revised rating back there on latest start (2.25l behind Narmar); remains 3lb above his last winning mark and others have more pressing claims.

13/2

15th

23

(22)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Global Energy

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

prominent

10/1

Form: 0/4-06

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
16-race maiden, Thursday's Navan run mildly encouraging but good bit more likely needed here; visor tried.
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13th

14

(17)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Indignation

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: John C McConnell

Maiden placed twice here earlier in his career; well held on turf this year and back from a break.

25/1

16/1

Form: 8/32-0 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Flat wins came some time ago and last of 17 at Cork on Wednesday on first flat run of the year.
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5th

5

23rd Feb 2024

Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 4

17:08 Sedgefield

Sil Ver Klass

11st 3lb

J: Danny McMenamin

T: R Mike Smith

led, headed before 2 out

16/1

16/1

Form: 0-4389

Last run: 58 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 15 starts but several solid runs in defeat this term, notably close C&D third off 51; tame Bellewstown run on latest leaves her with a bit to find.
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7th

5

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

15:15 Bellewstown

Cleopatras Needle

11st 3lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: H Rogers

Decent record over hurdles, winning two and placing in two more out of eight runs; latest win came at Galway (2m1f, good) in July off 8lb lower when aided by a strong pace to help her settle; off since then before returning with a cracking run on the Flat at Leopardstown six days ago when running on well for second on good to yielding ground; key player.

11/2

10/1

Form: 9/705

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner fared well off what appeared a high opening mark over C&D last month when staying on late in ladies handicap (soft); can't be ruled out.
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13th

9

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Lispendense

11st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Aidan Melia

in rear, reminder after 1st

12/1

13th

9

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

17:45 Kilbeggan

Lispendense

11st 6lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Aidan Melia

held up in rear, tailed off

12/1

12th

15

2nd Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:57 Leopardstown

Lispendense

10st 11lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Bumper winner; second of 16 at Cork (18.5f, good to yielding) off 93 on handicap debut in August for Denis Cullen; poor in two subsequent hurdle runs over further and no impact on debut for this yard at Dundalk last month; cheekpieces now tried and this ground will suit; check the market.

28/1

Non-runners

Ben Alexander, Fascinating Secret, Stabila

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €237.60
Straight Forecast €193.39
Tricast €1761.75
Trifecta €366.70

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Rain

TOPSPEED:

Inchiquin Maid

POSTDATA:

Butterfly Garden

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Kings Prince

SPOTLIGHT:

French Company