15.15

J: Wesley Joyce

6/1

Form: 80032

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict

Showed little in three turf maidens but improved efforts in C&D nurseries the last twice, narrowly beaten last week; raised to a mark of 71 so should be competitive back in this company.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 12 (7)	18th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y	17:45 Curragh Mary Shoelaces 9st 0lb J: Jessica O’Gorman T: Eddie & Patrick Harty	Two of her three wins have come over C&D, including this race in 2024 off a mark of 60 (now 6lb higher); limited appeal on recent form, but could surprise.	16/1
7th 16 (9)	27th Jun 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y	17:05 Curragh Mary Shoelaces 8st 8lb J: Jessica O’Gorman T: Eddie & Patrick Harty	Two of her three wins have come over 5f at this track; has finished last on both starts this term; hard to fancy against that background, despite her liking for this course.	25/1
6th 4 (1)	19th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y	17:40 Down Royal Mary Shoelaces 9st 2lb J: Jessica O’Gorman T: Eddie & Patrick Harty	Won for the third time (all over 5f) when scoring at the Curragh last October off a 5lb lower mark; well below that level on seasonal debut but can come on for that; has run well in defeat here.	5/1

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No / Draw

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Verdict

Starting price

1st

12

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

9st 0lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

Two of her three wins have come over C&D, including this race in 2024 off a mark of 60 (now 6lb higher); limited appeal on recent form, but could surprise.

16/1

7th

16

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

8st 8lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

Two of her three wins have come over 5f at this track; has finished last on both starts this term; hard to fancy against that background, despite her liking for this course.

25/1

6th

4

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

9st 2lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

Won for the third time (all over 5f) when scoring at the Curragh last October off a 5lb lower mark; well below that level on seasonal debut but can come on for that; has run well in defeat here.

5/1

5th

12 (12)

Soldiers Design

J: Oisin McSweeney

10/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Eighth foal; half-sister to several winners incl' Angelic Lord (5f-6f inc 2yo; RPR 111); dam maiden (78) half-sister to 5f 2yo Listed winner Piccadilly Filly; by a first-crop sire who has got lots of winners; cost 8,000euros as a foal; one of three runners for respected yard; check market.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8 (2)	7th Aug 2025 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 6	14:20 Nottingham Soldiers Design 9st 1lb J: Gina Mangan T: Steph Hollinshead	Won a Brighton maiden (5.5f, good) in first-time cheekpieces last year; those aids were absent until posting creditable thirds behind Snow Berry (good; 22-1) in June and Gypsy Nation (also C&D, good to firm) a fortnight later; handicapper continues to relent and she can't be dismissed.	8/1
2 (6)	26th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 5f 8y Class 6	16:32 Nottingham Soldiers Design 9st 9lb J: Dougie Costello T: Steph Hollinshead	Not in the same form as last season but finished third with the cheekpieces back on here two weeks ago; the winner Snow Berry runs earlier.	2/1
3rd 9 (2)	12th Jun 2025 Good 0m 5f 8y Class 6	14:15 Nottingham Soldiers Design 9st 2lb J: Clifford Lee T: Steph Hollinshead	Generally struggled in handicaps for current stable; perhaps sharper for last month's Beverley return and she's dropped another 3lb since; still asking a lot of the new cheekpieces to turn things around though.	25/1

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Verdict

Starting price

8

(2)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

9st 1lb

Won a Brighton maiden (5.5f, good) in first-time cheekpieces last year; those aids were absent until posting creditable thirds behind Snow Berry (good; 22-1) in June and Gypsy Nation (also C&D, good to firm) a fortnight later; handicapper continues to relent and she can't be dismissed.

8/1

2

(6)

26th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

9st 9lb

Not in the same form as last season but finished third with the cheekpieces back on here two weeks ago; the winner Snow Berry runs earlier.

2/1

3rd

9

(2)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 8y

Class 6

9st 2lb

Generally struggled in handicaps for current stable; perhaps sharper for last month's Beverley return and she's dropped another 3lb since; still asking a lot of the new cheekpieces to turn things around though.

25/1

6th

1 (14)

Branding

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

15/2

Form: 73

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict

The best of his two runs came when 3rd over this trip on easy ground at Naas in July, showing early speed; has the ability to run well if ready enough after his absence.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 2 (5)	3rd Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y	17:05 Tipperary Branding 9st 5lb J: Colin Keane T: M D O’Callaghan	Showed improved form to record a front-running win in a Navan handicap over this trip on his penultimate start, prompting a 13lb rise in the ratings; dropped away in the final furlong at Cork on latest; has been gelded; not suited by the race conditions.	14/1
5th 4 (7)	21st May 2024 Yielding 0m 5f 0y	17:20 Cork Branding 9st 5lb J: Colin Keane T: M D O’Callaghan	Showed improved form to win well from the front at Navan last time over this trip, having raced alone; this is tougher off 13lb higher but could again break free of the pack, so has a serious chance.	100/30
5th 4 (7)	21st May 2024 Yielding 0m 5f 0y	17:20 Cork Branding 9st 5lb J: Colin Keane T: M D O’Callaghan	Showed improved form to win well from the front at Navan last time over this trip, having raced alone; this is tougher off 13lb higher but could again break free of the pack, so has a serious chance.	100/30

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Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

5th

2

(5)

3rd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

9st 5lb

Showed improved form to record a front-running win in a Navan handicap over this trip on his penultimate start, prompting a 13lb rise in the ratings; dropped away in the final furlong at Cork on latest; has been gelded; not suited by the race conditions.

14/1

5th

4

(7)

21st May 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

9st 5lb

Showed improved form to win well from the front at Navan last time over this trip, having raced alone; this is tougher off 13lb higher but could again break free of the pack, so has a serious chance.

100/30

5th

4

(7)

21st May 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

9st 5lb

Showed improved form to win well from the front at Navan last time over this trip, having raced alone; this is tougher off 13lb higher but could again break free of the pack, so has a serious chance.

100/30

7th

14 (13)

Woohoo

J: Rory Cleary

J: Miss Kayleigh Williams

14/1

Form: 3

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Showed some promise on debut over C&D, albeit beaten 8l by a stablemate; there should be improvement forthcoming but blinkers are quickly reached for.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 3 (3)	17th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 7y Class 4	20:25 Hamilton Woohoo 9st 4lb J: Paul Mulrennan T: Jim Goldie	She's been running well in the main this season and has finished second at Ayr (5f, good/good to firm) on her two starts this month; she's won over C&D and there's every chance that she'll be bang there.	5/2
2nd 4 (5)	13th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5	14:30 Ayr Woohoo 9st 12lb J: Paul Mulrennan T: Jim Goldie	Three of her four wins last season (5f/6f) were on fast ground, so conditions suit here; creditable second over C&D last week (good); a leading chance.	3/1
2nd 1 (2)	5th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y Class 5	14:11 Ayr Woohoo 11st 2lb J: Miss Kayleigh Williams T: Jim Goldie	Dual course winner who failed to build on earlier promise when seventh of eight in 5f Hamilton handicap ten days ago; handily weighted if back on her A-game here though.	5/1

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Verdict

Starting price

2nd

3

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 7y

Class 4

9st 4lb

She's been running well in the main this season and has finished second at Ayr (5f, good/good to firm) on her two starts this month; she's won over C&D and there's every chance that she'll be bang there.

5/2

2nd

4

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

9st 12lb

Three of her four wins last season (5f/6f) were on fast ground, so conditions suit here; creditable second over C&D last week (good); a leading chance.

3/1

2nd

1

(2)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 5

14:11 Ayr

Woohoo

11st 2lb

T: Jim Goldie

Dual course winner who failed to build on earlier promise when seventh of eight in 5f Hamilton handicap ten days ago; handily weighted if back on her A-game here though.

5/1

8th

3 (5)

Mint Man

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

3/1

Form: 992

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict

A much-improved effort from the front over 6f here last time, going down to a smart-looking rival late on; was gelded after that run; has the pace to cope with this drop in trip and should be a big player.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 9 (10)	22nd Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 205y	18:00 Naas Mint Man 9st 2lb J: Chris Hayes T: P J F Murphy	Won over C&D last summer and fair fourth over 5f here three weeks ago; confidence dented by his last two outings at Listowel and Navan.	12/1
10th 5 (9)	7th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y	14:17 Navan Mint Man 9st 13lb J: Ronan Whelan T: P J F Murphy	Won over 6f at Naas last summer and fair fourth over 5f at the same venue on his penultimate start; looked ill at ease on the bend at Listowel last Sunday; not a big price on his last three starts; cheekpieces on now instead of usual tongue-tie.	20/1
8th 11 (5)	31st May 2026 Good 0m 6f 60y	15:15 Listowel Mint Man 9st 3lb J: Luke McAteer T: P J F Murphy	Won over 6f at Naas last summer and fair fourth over 5f back there latest; blinkers added and he's back on a winnable mark.	12/1

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Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

3rd

9

(10)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

9st 2lb

Won over C&D last summer and fair fourth over 5f here three weeks ago; confidence dented by his last two outings at Listowel and Navan.

12/1

10th

5

(9)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

9st 13lb

Won over 6f at Naas last summer and fair fourth over 5f at the same venue on his penultimate start; looked ill at ease on the bend at Listowel last Sunday; not a big price on his last three starts; cheekpieces on now instead of usual tongue-tie.

20/1

8th

11

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

9st 3lb

Won over 6f at Naas last summer and fair fourth over 5f back there latest; blinkers added and he's back on a winnable mark.

12/1

9th

15 (6)

Thatsthebestoneyet

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

Form: 77

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

First reserve; some promise on debut at Naas in July but a lesser run over C&D in first time cheekpieces last month; headgear is left off not but major improvement is needed.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 15 (6)	6th Dec 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y	15:15 Dundalk (AW) Thatsthebestoneyet 9st 7lb J: Charlie O’Dwyer T: Daniel James Murphy	First reserve; some promise on debut at Naas in July but a lesser run over C&D in first time cheekpieces last month; headgear is left off not but major improvement is needed.
7th 15 (5)	3rd Nov 2023 Standard 0m 5f 0y	17:00 Dundalk (AW) Thatsthebestoneyet 9st 7lb J: Charlie O’Dwyer T: Daniel James Murphy	First reserve; showed up for long way on Naas debut for Kieran Cotter; cheekpieces now fitted for AW debut.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict

Starting price

9th

15

(6)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Dundalk (AW)

Thatsthebestoneyet

9st 7lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

First reserve; some promise on debut at Naas in July but a lesser run over C&D in first time cheekpieces last month; headgear is left off not but major improvement is needed.

7th

15

(5)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Thatsthebestoneyet

9st 7lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer