September 18 / 16.20 Fairyhouse

16.20

Yielding To Soft

Treo Eile Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £5743.36
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Treo Eile Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

OUR TIP

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.20
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 607304 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Stronger operator on the AW but ran pretty much to his mark latest in a Leopardstown claimer, three lengths behind the winner Is That Love (received 2lb), and now debuts for the Gavin Cromwell yard; not convinced he will be at home on the ground, but a good jockey booking and comes here in good enough shape to be worth checking out.
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4th

1

(5)

27th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 176y

14:35 Bellewstown

Ampeson

10st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear, still plenty to do 2f out, kept on from 1f out, went fourth towards finish, never near to challenge

7/2

1st

1

(4)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Fairyhouse

Ampeson

10st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

held up in rear, headway but short of room on inner from 2f out, switched left and challenging inside final furlong, ran on well and led towards finish

8/1

4th

7

(11)

17th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 39y

16:35 Leopardstown

Ampeson

9st 6lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Patrick J McKenna

Better horse on AW rated 88 as opposed to 77 on turf; still holds some sort of chance in theory if he managed to run up to that rating.

8/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 69-220 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Upset in the stalls at Galway (banged head) but still managed to run a blinder when chasing home Dragon Of Malta; struggled at Southwell in the interim but back on turf and on ground he clearly handles well, he could give them a scare.
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3

(16)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

14:50 Listowel

Shawaamekh

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

On a long losing run and his two runs this season have not indicated that a return to winning ways is imminent; positive rider booking but others appeal more.

28/1

2

(13)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Limerick

Shawaamekh

10st 1lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

All four wins have come over 7f and the veteran prefers softer ground than this; last win was in 2022; safe to rule out.

80/1

13

(1)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

19:09 Cork

Shawaamekh

8st 11lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Second runner for yard; all four wins have come over 7f, including at this track but the last was in 2022; this trip looks too sharp on debut for a new yard.

33/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 233108 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Bit disappointing since winning his claimer (Ampeson fourth, gave 2lb, beaten 3l) at Leopardstown last month; needs to click back into top gear but no stranger to the winners' enclosure, including this one, and seems to be ground-versatile.
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5

(2)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Is That Love

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Eight-time winner, missed all of last year; signs of a return to form at Roscommon last time; trainer saddled his first winner at the Curragh last Friday with this rider aboard.

12/1

5

(2)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Is That Love

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Eight-time winner, missed all of last year; signs of a return to form at Roscommon last time; trainer saddled his first winner at the Curragh last Friday with this rider aboard.

12/1

5th

4

(12)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:25 Roscommon

Is That Love

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

in touch with leaders

20/1

13/2

Form: -79183

Last run: 76 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Roscommon winner disappointed at Leopardstown before producing another solid run back in the west, albeit she looked an awkward ride when last seen out in early July; has needed a run in the past but cannot be ruled out; 1lb out of the handicap proper.
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2nd

21

(21)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Blue Peak

8st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

midfield

11/1

2nd

3

(9)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Blue Peak

9st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

towards rear, headway waiting for room under 2f out, went third 1f out, ran on and went second towards finish, no match for winner

6/1

5th
7 (3)
Calamint

40/1

Form: 960-56

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Not a bad effort on stable debut at Bellewstown (1m maiden); struggled when dropped in trip at Navan in the interim, and overall profile leaves her with a fair bit to find on this occasion.
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3rd

11

(1)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Calamint

9st 7lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Adrian Murray

No win since scoring off 2lb higher at Naas (1m, yielding) over two years ago; promising seasonal comeback second at Navan in March (1m2f) but 1m4f looked beyond her at Limerick last month; back to probably her optimum trip.

12/1

8th

11

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 190y

17:35 Limerick

Calamint

9st 7lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Adrian Murray

No win since scoring off 2lb higher at Naas in April 2024 (1m, yielding); back on song with a 2.5l second at Navan (1m2f, heavy) on seasonal return (Church Mountain 3l behind); worth another go at this trip on that evidence; chance.

9/2

2nd

14

(13)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

16:48 Navan

Calamint

8st 8lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Adrian Murray

Caused a 33-1 shock with 1m Naas handicap win on the first of two starts in 2024; failed to match that form in four starts last year; now 3lb below her winning mark; ability to run well when fresh is an asset.

14/1

Form: -90010 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Came out best in a competitive heat at Cork on penultimate start, but needs to bounce back from a disappointing run here in the interm; ground won't be a problem and now debuts for a new yard; interesting to see what she can produce here, but not the most reliable.
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13th

13

(4)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Chica Power

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: A J Martin

Weak form since 2023 C&D claimer win; has plunged in the ratings; perhaps worth a market check.

10/1

9/2

Form: 84055

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Made a pleasing start to life in handicap company when a close fifth at Navan 18 days ago; no real worries on the ground and looks perfectly poised to serve it right up to them.
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1st

4

(6)

27th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 176y

13:25 Bellewstown

Miss McHenry

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

in touch with leaders, pushed along and went second under 2f out, led over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, pushed out and clear inside final 110yds

7/4

7th

5

(1)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Fairyhouse

Miss McHenry

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G M Lyons

dwelt start

9/2

5th

14

(13)

31st Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Navan

Miss McHenry

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Excuse for a poor Bellewstown run and came back to form with a good effort at Leopardstown; hooded and interesting on her handicap bow back in trip but looks the stable second string.

12/1

Form: 370532

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Ran a cracker when coming out second best over the minimum trip at Navan latest; has filled the same position over today's trip in the past, but on occasions has found it a bit of a stretch when the ground is testing and it could make life tricky him today, albeit solid form claims.
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2nd

6

(11)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rathbranchurch

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

prominent throughout, led inside final 110yds, headed post

5/1

6

(11)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rathbranchurch

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Last win came at Bellewstown (5f, good) last July off 74; tough sort was a beaten favourite when seventh over C&D on his return; hasn't looked like a winner in waiting in two starts since but is well treated now.

5/1

6th

5

(9)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:25 Bellewstown

Rathbranchurch

9st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

C&D winner off 74 last July on good; 6lb lower now; course form figures of 32103; tough sort was a beaten favourite at the Curragh on return and was again strong in the betting when poor at Naas a week later; should improve on quicker ground.

11/2

Form: 7-1396 D BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Well fancied at Galway where dwelt leaving the gates prior to running a bit short of room 2f out; bolted in at Bellewstown a few starts back on heavy ground so any further rain that may arrive won't go unwelcomed; ticks quite a few boxes.
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9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Rhythm King

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Mudlark won at this meeting last year (7f) and later added Curragh win at today's trip; standout run this year when C&D third last month, though wasn't beaten far at Listowel.

12/1

9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Rhythm King

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Mudlark won at this meeting last year (7f) and later added Curragh win at today's trip; standout run this year when C&D third last month, though wasn't beaten far at Listowel.

12/1

5

(10)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:00 Leopardstown

Rhythm King

9st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Mudlark has been in and out this season; his last run at Tipperary was definitely an out when getting his ground but finishing 18l behind the winner; his run prior at Listowel was decent when a close fifth (8.5f, heavy); serious stamina concerns at this trip.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €20.90
Straight Forecast €20.91
Tricast €123.72
Trifecta €342.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Miss McHenry

POSTDATA:

Rathbranchurch

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Shawaamekh

The Irish Sun:

Miss McHenry