October 22 / 14.10 Leopardstown

14.10

Heavy

Bahrain Turf Club Knockaire Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £20884.96
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Bahrain Turf Club Knockaire Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.60
  • Place: £2.10

Form: -54538 C

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Has won on soft (maiden) but best form is all on good ground so definite ground concerns here and recent form doesn't look good enough.
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5th

5

(6)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Mutasarref

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Has won ten of his 30 starts, including four times at this venue at 7f-1m; most recent success came at Cork in October 2024 (1m, yielding) but ran some fine races last season, including when third in this; well behind a couple of these on seasonal return here last month but better expected now with that run under his belt; place chance.

10/1

9th

6

(8)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Mutasarref

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Ten victories include four here, most notably twice at Group 3 level in 2024; not quite at the same level this year but solid form, most recently seasonal-best when getting up late for second in Group 2 Solonaway Stakes at the Curragh.

5/1

1

(1)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Leopardstown

Mutasarref

9st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: G M Lyons

Ten victories include four here, notably this race in 2023 and twice at Group 3 level last year; not quite at same level this year but solid form, most recently seasonal-best when getting up late for second in Group 2 Solonaway Stakes here last month; major player once again.

5/2

Form: 159253 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Effective on soft/heavy, winning Curragh Group 3 early this season and similar form when second in Group 2 Minstrel Stakes here (Power Under Me fourth); below best both starts since however, left with too much to do at Naas last weekend; definite claims on best form.
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2nd

5

(3)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Honey Girl

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, bit short of room when switched right and headway over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on and went second inside final 110yds, just held

7/2

3rd

1

(11)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Naas

Honey Girl

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield

9/2

5th

1

(5)

3rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 110y

15:45 Tipperary

Honey Girl

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield, headway waiting for room over 1f out, kept on final 110yds, not reach leaders

15/8

5/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 21-102 C

Last run: 148 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Ended last season winning Group 3 Killavullan Stakes here (yielding-to-soft); reappeared to win Dundalk Listed in March before running poorly in the UAE Derby but bounced back with career-best staying-on second to Paddington in Irish 2,000 Guineas; absence since suggests training problems but looks the one to beat if returning in same sort of form and handling these testing conditions.
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Form: 882421 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Was gaining his third win at Listed level when taking Concorde Stakes at Tipperary early this month, just five days after finishing second in similar Cork contest (in which Power And Me disappointed); clearly in good heart, handles the ground and has to be respected.
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19th

2

(16)

18th Mar 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Snapraeterea

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ground will be right for him and won at Listed level for third time at Tipperary in October; second off 99 at Galway festival the last time he ran in a handicap; jockey rides him for the first time.

10/1

4th

2

(4)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Snapraeterea

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Was gaining his third win at Listed level when taking Concorde Stakes at Tipperary early this month, just five days after finishing second in similar Cork contest (in which Power And Me disappointed); clearly in good heart, handles the ground and has to be respected.

11/2

1st

6

(11)

1st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 100y

14:40 Tipperary

Snapraeterea

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear, headway towards near side from under 2f out, ridden but still plenty to do 1f out, ran on well against near rail to lead towards finish

5/1

25/1

Form: 976056 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a terrific 2022 in handicaps but hasn't been anywhere near her best this season when invariably chasing black type; hard to fancy.
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8th

6

(9)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Flame Of Eire

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: John M Harney

Won four handicaps in a row for Andy Slattery during a 2022 campaign that ended with a decent effort in finishing fourth of 18 in a Naas Listed race; no show in a pair of handicaps for this trainer early in the year; tried in a tongue-tie here after a six-month absence.

14/1

8th

6

(9)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Flame Of Eire

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: John M Harney

Won four handicaps in a row for Andy Slattery during a 2022 campaign that ended with a decent effort in finishing fourth of 18 in a Naas Listed race; no show in a pair of handicaps for this trainer early in the year; tried in a tongue-tie here after a six-month absence.

14/1

7th

3

(9)

3rd Jun 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

15:05 Gowran Park

Flame Of Eire

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: John M Harney

Won four handicaps in a row for Andy Slattery during a 2022 campaign that ended with a decent effort in finishing fourth of 18 in a Naas Listed race; mostly campaigned in stakes races last year and did not quite make the grade; failed to make an impression back in handicap company at Naas on stable debut; remains 10lb above her last winning mark.

12/1

Form: 115426

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Recorded handicap wins on soft ground at Naas and Galway during the summer and much better form in stakes company at Tipperary, only conceding late in Listed Concorde Stakes to Snapraeterea second occasion (heavy); inadequate trip on latest in Curragh Listed.
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6th

7

(7)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Bells On Her Toes

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Recorded handicap wins on soft ground at Naas and Galway during the summer and much better form in stakes company at Tipperary, only conceding late in Listed Concorde Stakes to Snapraeterea second occasion (heavy); inadequate trip on latest in Curragh Listed.

13/2

6th

1

(13)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Bells On Her Toes

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Busy enough year but recorded back-to-back 7f handicap wins on soft ground at Naas and Galway during the summer and much better form in stakes company at Tipperary last twice, only conceding late in Listed Concorde Stakes last Sunday; back in trip here.

7/2

2nd

9

(1)

1st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 100y

14:40 Tipperary

Bells On Her Toes

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

dwelt start, towards rear, some headway after 2f, chased clear leader up the centre over 1f out, challenging inside final furlong, led final 110yds, headed towards finish

7/1

7th
9 (9)
Fast Tara

25/1

Form: 864305 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Handled heavy ground when 1m maiden winner at Bellewstown in April; limitations evident at this level since however and hard to see her being involved.
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3rd

9

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Fast Tara

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Led, was headed, but then rallied for a 0.5l third of 16 at Limerick (1m, yielding); 1-24 strike rate is not a great return but has placed on many occasions; should go well again off 1lb higher, but this ground may not suit.

15/2

3rd

12

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Fast Tara

9st 3lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Paul W Flynn

Sole success came in a Bellewstown maiden in April 2023; has run well in defeat at times and should strip fitter for her comeback run at Gowran 17-days ago; place chance if steps forward from that.

14/1

8th
4 (10)
Frazil

16/1

Form: 51 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Brother to 2,000 Guineas winner Poetic Flare having only his third career start here, having returned from 203-day absence to win Naas maiden on similar ground eight days ago, still quite green but seeing it out well; big step up in class here though.
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17th

7

(13)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Frazil

9st 8lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: J S Bolger

midfield

12/1

8th

4

(10)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Frazil

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Brother to 2,000 Guineas winner Poetic Flare having only his third career start here, having returned from 203-day absence to win Naas maiden on similar ground eight days ago, still quite green but seeing it out well; big step up in class here though.

16/1

1st

1

(10)

14th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:15 Naas

Frazil

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: J S Bolger

took keen hold, in touch with leaders, prominent going easily over 2f out, ridden and went second over 1f out, ran green and 2 lengths down inside final furlong, ran on well to lead inside final 110yds

4/1

Non-runners

Power Under Me, Keep In Touch

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Payout
Exacta €34.10
Straight Forecast €28.97
Trifecta €126.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cairo

POSTDATA:

Fast Tara

The Irish Sun:

Frazil

TOPSPEED:

Honey Girl

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Cairo