September 18 / 18.55 Fairyhouse

18.55

Yielding To Soft

GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap

  • Prize money: £7831.86
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 17 runners
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GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 005320

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Always catching up at Navan on latest but hold-up type remains unexposed and reversion from straight courses ought to suit; needs the breaks but noted; seems to go on soft.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(2)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

16:25 Naas

Universally

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

Two wins this year, including over C&D off a mark of 74 in July; 5lb higher now but was placed here off 83 in August; no show in the Bold Lad Sprint when 5lb wrong but could be a player back on these terms.

16/1

16th

25

(8)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Universally

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: E J O’Neill

Two wins this season; up 9lb for winning a Naas handicap in July made life tougher; 4lb lower here but still 5lb wrong and faces an uphill task.

40/1

5th

10

(5)

29th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:00 Navan

Universally

9st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: E J O’Neill

Consistent form lately; has won two of his last four starts. split Collective Power and Moltophino when third at Naas; looks likely to be in the mix again.

6/1

Form: 21-820 D BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Promising for Eoin Doyle (rarely has maiden winners) so no surprise market all over him since switching to powerhouse yard but couldn't say he improved; probably still wary of writing him off (seemed to have excuse latest).
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3

(6)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Cavallo Pazzo

9st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

6yo who has a regressive profile but he kept on into mid-division over 7f here (good to soft) three weeks ago and the return to 1m and more testing ground could be in his favour, with both wins having come on heavy going; interesting contender off an ever-falling mark.

9/1

1

(6)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Cavallo Pazzo

9st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

Gained his Irish wins on heavy ground and he produced a clear best effort for current yard on soft (now 9lb lower) when fourth of nine at Redcar last November; revival plausible when he returns to those conditions.

20/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.70

Form: 4-5336

Last run: 140 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Maiden given major chance by marksman for this return off break and Keane's loyalty added to headgear render her of note; will need the breaks from gate 18.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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6th

7

18th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Ayr

Queenie St Clair

10st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Nick Scholfield

She's thrived this season and made it 3-5 for the yard (wins at 1m7f-2m1f on good to soft/heavy) when winning big-field mares' novice handicap at Kelso four weeks ago; from out of the handicap she's 12lb higher today back against males but it remains to be seen where her limitations lie.

16/1

1st

2

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:10 Kelso

Queenie St Clair

11st 5lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Nick Scholfield

Two wins (1m7f/2m, good to soft/heavy) from her first three starts for this yard and perhaps her latest run at Newbury three weeks ago came too soon, just six days after she won at Fontwell; not discounted.

12/1

5th

2

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 69y

Class 4

13:35 Newbury

Queenie St Clair

11st 10lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Nick Scholfield

Ex-Irish mare who is 2-3 for new stable, most recently scoring in a canter at Fontwell (2m1f, heavy) last Sunday; open to further progress and looks well in under a 7lb penalty; commands respect.

5/4

20/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 084671

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Had been running well before 40s Navan win; much more on her plate up a furlong from this draw (likes to race handy).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

3

(2)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Step Back In Time

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Chris Timmons

All four of her wins have come at this track between 5f-6f, including last October off a 7lb lower mark; not as good next time and tends to need her first run after an absence.

9/1

7th

11

(11)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Navan

Step Back In Time

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Chris Timmons

Now well established as a Navan specialist with a fourth C&D win two weeks ago; up in grade but gets weight from all ten rivals; merits respect.

5/1

5th
5 (15)
Marks Bear

50/1

Form: 060-00 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
100s, nothing either Irish handicap start, latest better; certainty on peak form in Britain and top rider booked; ground-versatile.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3

12th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:35 Killarney

Marks Bear

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: W J Burke

Regressive on the Flat and just 2-26 in that sphere; best watched for future reference on hurdles debut.

50/1

3

12th May 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:35 Killarney

Marks Bear

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: W J Burke

Regressive on the Flat and just 2-26 in that sphere; best watched for future reference on hurdles debut.

50/1

10th

1

(8)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Marks Bear

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: W J Burke

Two 6f AW wins in Britain; two recent C&D runs have been respectable, but held by Nibras Rainbow.

12/1

14/1

Form: 96636

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Maiden's handicap efforts for Willie McCreery were encouraging (held up); yard (which lately had 80s second) 0-41.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

5

(6)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Cork

Es Vedra

9st 12lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Charles Weld

Third in a Navan h'cap over 5.5f in July on soft and not bad runs over 6f and 7f since on better ground; will handle conditions and get involved.

15/2

6th

10

(5)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

18:55 Fairyhouse

Es Vedra

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Charles Weld

Maiden's handicap efforts for Willie McCreery were encouraging (held up); yard (which lately had 80s second) 0-41.

14/1

6th

4

(3)

13th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Curragh

Es Vedra

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

in touch with leaders, headway disputing second 2f out, weakened final 110yds

7/1

Form: 608470

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
No issue it seems with an ease; yet to place in handicaps and latest disappointing; may bounce back.
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7th

13

(15)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Tiktok Time

8st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: David Marnane

took keen hold, towards rear, headway into midfield halfway, kept on towards near side from 1f out, never on terms

9/1

3rd

14

(11)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Tiktok Time

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: David Marnane

took keen hold, towards rear, headway towards far side over 1f out, ran on well and went third towards finish

33/1

9th

20

(3)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Tiktok Time

8st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

towards rear of midfield

16/1

8th
12 (1)
Mogwli

8/1

Form: 970974 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
C&D winner ran cracker latest at Leopardstown and drawn 1 so obvious contender under same rider; ground grand.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

9

(17)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Mogwli

9st 8lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner but this season hasn't started at all well and best watched for now.

33/1

11th

6

(2)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Mogwli

10st 0lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner, but 0-10 at this venue; a lot of improvement needed based on two runs Curragh runs this season.

22/1

12th

17

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Mogwli

9st 5lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner, including twice at this track over 6f early in his career; won twice last year but prone to inconsistency; mid-field over 1m here on seasonal debut

25/1

9th
6 (11)
Starnight

16/1

Form: 7-6010 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Took Nottingham 3yo contest (soft) readily in May so incredible she was 66s on Navan return (faded); must have needed that and Coen returns to saddle; cheekpieces.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(6)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Starnight

8st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: J P Murtagh

midfield

15/2

9th

11

(4)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Cork

Starnight

8st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Won a Nottingham handicap on soft in May; below that level twice lately on return after a break; needs more but getting back on soft could bring about a revival.

13/2

9th

6

(11)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

18:55 Fairyhouse

Starnight

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Took Nottingham 3yo contest (soft) readily in May so incredible she was 66s on Navan return (faded); must have needed that and Coen returns to saddle; cheekpieces.

16/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 420250 D

Last run: 79 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Off-day at Curragh latest but rare enough she competes in this grade and could easily pick them off now returning from little break.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

(4)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Iva Batt

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: R K Watson

Last win was in 2022; inconsistent last year; last of 16 on last week's belated seasonal debut at the Curragh; 5lb out of the handicap then, should at least be more competitive in this lower grade.

33/1

16

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Iva Batt

8st 7lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: R K Watson

Lacks a recent run; inconsistent last season; last win was in 2022; 5lb out of the handicap; has a capable rider but up against it.

25/1

11th

12

(3)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Iva Batt

9st 4lb

J: Paula Muir

T: R K Watson

midfield, weakened 2f out

12/1

100/1

Form: 020-00

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Noted on French form; lifeless since.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(1)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Maponus

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

Placed a few times in France but has been soundly beaten over various trips in this country; loads to find.

25/1

13th

14

(15)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Maponus

9st 7lb

J: Ms S E O’Neill

T: E J O’Neill

prominent, soon went third

25/1

11th

13

(13)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

18:55 Fairyhouse

Maponus

8st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: E J O’Neill

Noted on French form; lifeless since.

100/1

Form: 080825

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; wouldn't be obvious on this year's form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(1)

9th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ffos Las

Redshore City

8st 9lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Bernard Llewellyn

1-38 and finished behind two of these when fifth of seven in a 0-50 classified event over C&D (good) 12 days ago; others preferred.

20/1

4

(5)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Ffos Las

Redshore City

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Denied a clear run when fourth in first-time visor (retained since) in Bath classified two starts ago; however, he didn't really build on that in a handicap at Chepstow last time and has won just one of his 37 starts.

12/1

7

(3)

14th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:30 Chepstow

Redshore City

8st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Looked unlucky not to finish closer to the target when fourth in recent Bath classified (5.7f, good to firm; first-time visor) but has poor strike-rate (1-36) and makes only limited appeal on this handicap return.

10/1

13th
15 (9)
Ever Rock

8/1

Form: 000626 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Surprising she only came here twice as likes it, making most over C&D on last visit (2022); soft is fine and in good heart of late; noted.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

7

(1)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ever Rock

9st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J J Lambe

led

25/1

15th

17

(18)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 164y

13:45 Navan

Ever Rock

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J J Lambe

Course winner but two last runs very disappointing and thoroughly exposed so percentage call to oppose.

25/1

9th

5

(7)

28th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Bellewstown

Ever Rock

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J J Lambe

towards rear

10/1

Form: -21601

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Faded at Gowran (soft) but otherwise scatter of fine runs in 2023, two wins and a narrow C&D reverse; handles yielding but looks vulnerable on soft.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11

1st Jun 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:47 Listowel

The Fog Horn

11st 7lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Dual 7f winner; huge prices and well beaten in two hurdle runs.

200/1

8th

2

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:20 Clonmel

The Fog Horn

11st 7lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Two-time Gowran Flat winner (good/yielding); reappeared from winter break at same venue in March when tailed off on hurdles debut on heavy; ground more in her favour here but still best watched.

40/1

7th

8

7th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

14:34 Gowran Park

The Fog Horn

11st 7lb

J: Mr P W Gleeson

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Two-time course winner on the Flat, latest win in August 2023; makes no appeal on hurdle debut after an absence.

33/1

Form: 353019

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Curragh win last month was quite impressive (good to yielding); 1-20 and not sure about 6f so risky after tame enough latest effort.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

16

(2)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

18:55 Fairyhouse

Hot Whispers

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Adrian Brendan Joyce

Curragh win last month was quite impressive (good to yielding); 1-20 and not sure about 6f so risky after tame enough latest effort.

14/1

9th

13

(13)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Navan

Hot Whispers

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Adrian Brendan Joyce

Finally came good at 19th attempt when coming from off the pace to score with authority in beating Ever Rock and Siesta Beach over 5f at the Curragh (good to yielding) last month despite being 3lb wrong; has since left Denis Hogan and debuts for new yard here; respected.

9/1

Form: 041376 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Kept his form since Navan success in July (5f, soft); promising rider returns and given chance by handicapper; place claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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20

(3)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Shoebox King

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Modest strike-rate (2-38); now on a long losing sequence a course win in 2023; unplaced in three outings this season; hard to make a case for him at this stage.

25/1

9

(10)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

Shoebox King

8st 11lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Modest strike-rate and comfortably beaten in two runs after a break; now back from another with blinkers back on.

16/1

12th

19

(8)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Navan

Shoebox King

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

2-33 on turf; not one of his better efforts at Bellewstown on his seasonal debut; should be sharper now and has the merit of being a C&D winner on soft.

14/1

Form: /189-0 D

Last run: 241 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Had long break and gelded; clearly well-treated on Cork maiden win last year at expense of Shoebox King (yielding); quiet since; market hard to call.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

2

(10)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Fairyhouse

Hernes Hill

9st 12lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

towards rear

16/1

17th

8

(7)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

18:55 Fairyhouse

Hernes Hill

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

always behind, lost touch and eased final furlong, tailed off

25/1

10th

10

(9)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hernes Hill

9st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Lightly-raced winner; ninth in handicap over C&D last month after 170 days off; down 2lb; needs to take a step forward here.

33/1

Non-runners

Sunday Sovereign, Inventor, Amemri, Born Invincible

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €42.00
Straight Forecast €36.06
Tricast €561.78
Trifecta €462.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

Hot Whispers

SPOTLIGHT:

Cavallo Pazzo

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mogwli

The Irish Sun:

Hot Whispers