18.30

Five-time AW winner; has struggled since winning a 20-runner 1m Curragh handicap last May; down the field in the race in which Ohalbhic was third here three weeks ago.

20/1

9th

8

(15)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

9st 11lb

Five-time AW winner has struggled for form since winning a 20-runner Curragh handicap off 64 in May; last of 12 over 1m here when last seen in November; poor draw.

25/1

4th

10 (1)

Storm Eric

J: James Ryan

T: Jamie Flynn

5/1

Form: 4422-4 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict

Very consistent on this surface, winning a pair of 7f handicaps last year; been acquitting himself well over further the last thrice, travelling well before fading into fourth over 1m4f last week; drop back in trip no issue and solid claims.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 4 (3)	25th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y	19:00 Dundalk (AW) Storm Eric 9st 11lb J: Adam Grant T: Jamie Flynn	Three wins here over 7f/1m and plenty of placed form over 10.5f; with the blinkers refitted, had three of these behind when beaten just half a length here a week ago, coming home well from off the pace; good chance.	4/1
2nd 8 (4)	18th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y	19:00 Dundalk (AW) Storm Eric 9st 9lb J: Adam Grant T: Jamie Flynn	Three wins here over 7f/1m, but most recent placed form has been over 10.5f around here and this trip is sharp enough for him nowadays.	9/1
8th 5 (3)	15th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y	17:10 Dundalk (AW) Storm Eric 10st 0lb J: Adam Grant T: Jamie Flynn	Three wins here over 7f-1m but does stay this far and has multiple placed efforts over C&D; on a dangerous mark and a recent spin over hurdles at Wexford will have blown away any cobwebs; chance with rider taking off handy 7lb.	5/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

3rd

4

(3)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

9st 11lb

Three wins here over 7f/1m and plenty of placed form over 10.5f; with the blinkers refitted, had three of these behind when beaten just half a length here a week ago, coming home well from off the pace; good chance.

4/1

2nd

8

(4)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

9st 9lb

Three wins here over 7f/1m, but most recent placed form has been over 10.5f around here and this trip is sharp enough for him nowadays.

9/1

8th

5

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

10st 0lb

Three wins here over 7f-1m but does stay this far and has multiple placed efforts over C&D; on a dangerous mark and a recent spin over hurdles at Wexford will have blown away any cobwebs; chance with rider taking off handy 7lb.

5/1

5th

6 (4)

Little Keilee

J: Shane Foley

T: Ciaran Murphy

9/2

Form: 44251- C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict

Consistent filly who landed a 7f handicap at this course last month, making all and responding well to pressure; beaten 1l into fourth over this trip in November; has a tendency to race exuberantly so will need to settle at this distance but has strong claims off a 6lb higher mark.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 5 (11)	16th Oct 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5	16:55 Southwell (AW) Little Keilee 9st 7lb J: Cam Hardie T: James Owen	Fairly treated on her back-to-back runner-up efforts over 7f on AW/turf in August but not quite at the same level in recent starts; Captain Parma is the more obvious of her prolific stable's pair.	15/2
5th 3 (6)	17th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 6f 3y Class 5	17:40 Yarmouth Little Keilee 9st 11lb J: Paddy Bradley T: James Owen	Ex-Irish soft/heavy-ground winner; 0-10 for James Owen since June; has posted some good efforts in defeat but struggles for consistency and it was one of her lesser efforts when fifth of seven at Chester (7f, good) on Friday; first run at 6f for over two years.	7/2
5th 6 (1)	12th Sep 2025 Good 0m 7f 1y Class 5	15:17 Chester Little Keilee 9st 4lb J: Ashley Lewis T: James Owen	Ex-Irish 5yo who is 0-9 for James Owen since the spring; has posted some good efforts in defeat, most recently when third at Lingfield (7f, AW) last week, but her tendency to race too freely and/or start slowly is a nagging concern.	9/2

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

8th

5

(11)

16th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

9st 7lb

Fairly treated on her back-to-back runner-up efforts over 7f on AW/turf in August but not quite at the same level in recent starts; Captain Parma is the more obvious of her prolific stable's pair.

15/2

5th

3

(6)

17th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 5

9st 11lb

Ex-Irish soft/heavy-ground winner; 0-10 for James Owen since June; has posted some good efforts in defeat but struggles for consistency and it was one of her lesser efforts when fifth of seven at Chester (7f, good) on Friday; first run at 6f for over two years.

7/2

5th

6

(1)

12th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

9st 4lb

Ex-Irish 5yo who is 0-9 for James Owen since the spring; has posted some good efforts in defeat, most recently when third at Lingfield (7f, AW) last week, but her tendency to race too freely and/or start slowly is a nagging concern.

9/2

6th

7 (2)

Pierre Lapin

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

13/2

Form: 64423- CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict

Found Chavajod too good on penultimate start but reversed that form on revised terms last time; has made the frame over C&D on last four starts and generally runs his race; would benefit from a strong early pace.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
3rd 11 (12)	15th Mar 2024 Standard 1m 2f 150y	17:15 Dundalk (AW) Pierre Lapin 9st 8lb J: Adam Caffrey T: Adrian McGuinness	Smart at his best, once had a rating of 110; nothing like the horse he was but has found plenty of excuses not to win as well; didn't fare that well on his claimer debut last month but capable of better.	6/1
7th 2 (11)	16th Feb 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y	16:22 Dundalk (AW) Pierre Lapin 9st 10lb J: Cian MacRedmond T: Adrian McGuinness	High class horse at his best, once had a rating of 110; nothing like the horse he was but has found plenty of excuses not to win as well; first time in claiming company.	4/1
8th 5 (17)	2nd Feb 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y	18:00 Dundalk (AW) Pierre Lapin 9st 13lb J: Cian MacRedmond T: Adrian McGuinness	took keen hold, midfield on outer	10/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

3rd

11

(12)

15th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

9st 8lb

Smart at his best, once had a rating of 110; nothing like the horse he was but has found plenty of excuses not to win as well; didn't fare that well on his claimer debut last month but capable of better.

6/1

7th

2

(11)

16th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

9st 10lb

High class horse at his best, once had a rating of 110; nothing like the horse he was but has found plenty of excuses not to win as well; first time in claiming company.

4/1

8th

5

(17)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

9st 13lb

took keen hold, midfield on outer

10/1

7th

5 (5)

Mulgrave

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

22/1

Form: 0069-0 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict

Five-time C&D winner who notched a quick-fire three-timer last February before acquitting himself well on AW Finals Day at Lingfield; really struggled since however but has been dropped another 3lb; needs to stage a revival.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 5 (6)	30th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y	17:45 Dundalk (AW) Mulgrave 10st 0lb J: James Ryan T: Daniel James Murphy	Six-time C&D winner for John McConnell including this race in 2023 and 2024; modest efforts first two runs for this yard but is now 4lb below his last success and a big run would come as no surprise.	18/1
8th 8 (12)	16th Jan 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y	18:45 Dundalk (AW) Mulgrave 9st 7lb J: Declan McDonogh T: Daniel James Murphy	Six-time winner on the AW; back from nearly a year off the track when sixth of 13 here (7f) behind a couple of today's rivals on stable debut; yard's runners highly respected at this track and he's entitled to strip fitter; wide draw.	14/1
5th 4 (2)	17th Jan 2025 Standard 1m 0f 0y	18:45 Dundalk (AW) Mulgrave 9st 7lb J: Donagh O’Connor T: John C McConnell	dwelt start, in rear, headway when bit short of room 1f out, ran on well final 110yds, not reach leaders	20/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

6th

5

(6)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mulgrave

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Six-time C&D winner for John McConnell including this race in 2023 and 2024; modest efforts first two runs for this yard but is now 4lb below his last success and a big run would come as no surprise.

18/1

8th

8

(12)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mulgrave

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Daniel James Murphy

Six-time winner on the AW; back from nearly a year off the track when sixth of 13 here (7f) behind a couple of today's rivals on stable debut; yard's runners highly respected at this track and he's entitled to strip fitter; wide draw.

14/1

5th

4

(2)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

9st 7lb

dwelt start, in rear, headway when bit short of room 1f out, ran on well final 110yds, not reach leaders

20/1

8th

9 (3)

Run The Jewels

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Michael McCullagh

4/1

Form: 75901- CD

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict

Dual C&D winner who got back on track with a cosy success last month, beating Monzoon by 1.75l; wandered markedly when hitting the front so was value for more than the winning margin suggests; 10lb higher in a better race but is now 2-3 here and holds a big chance.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
11th 4 (16)	15th Jun 2025 Yielding 1m 0f 0y	15:35 Gowran Park Run The Jewels 9st 12lb J: Ben Coen T: Daniel McLoughlin	Best form on AW, rated 11lb higher in that sphere; lacks the advantage of a recent run; not an obvious contender.	14/1
13th 3 (18)	3rd Sep 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y	16:30 Gowran Park Run The Jewels 10st 0lb J: Keithen Kennedy T: Daniel McLoughlin	Four-time winner, at 7f and 1m; 5f was too sharp last time but others have more compelling claims.	20/1
10th 9 (5)	13th Jul 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y	15:37 Navan Run The Jewels 9st 6lb J: Scott McCullagh T: Daniel McLoughlin	Wins have been gained up to 1m; has never run over this trip, up against it against that background.	20/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

11th

4

(16)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

9st 12lb

Best form on AW, rated 11lb higher in that sphere; lacks the advantage of a recent run; not an obvious contender.

14/1

13th

3

(18)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

10st 0lb

Four-time winner, at 7f and 1m; 5f was too sharp last time but others have more compelling claims.

20/1

10th

9

(5)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

9st 6lb

Wins have been gained up to 1m; has never run over this trip, up against it against that background.

20/1

9th

11 (10)

Higher Kingdom

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

16/1

Form: 00066- CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict

Three-time course winner, twice over this distance; latest win in March came off 12lb higher mark; fell out of form in the autumn but more encouraging the last twice; sixth of 14 over 1m3f here last month; lurking on a dangerous mark and drop back to 1m should suit.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 4 (12)	6th Jul 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6	14:55 Ayr Higher Kingdom 9st 9lb J: Adam Caffrey T: Adrian McGuinness	Irish challenger who is a six-time AW scorer; 0-30 on turf but has some respectable form this term; fighting chance at the weights in this first classified attempt.	9/2
7 (13)	19th Jun 2025 Yielding 1m 1f 0y	19:30 Leopardstown Higher Kingdom 9st 10lb J: Adam Caffrey T: Adrian McGuinness	Six AW wins; yet to score on turf after 29 starts; third in four of his last six races; not the most consistent, but possible he can pick up one of these at some stage.	8/1
9th 4 (5)	12th Jun 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y	20:20 Leopardstown Higher Kingdom 9st 10lb J: Adam Caffrey T: Adrian McGuinness	Six-time AW winner yet to score on turf after 28 starts although Naas third in April would give him a definite shout here (upset in stalls both starts since).	11/2

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

6th

4

(12)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

9st 9lb

Irish challenger who is a six-time AW scorer; 0-30 on turf but has some respectable form this term; fighting chance at the weights in this first classified attempt.

9/2

7

(13)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

9st 10lb

Six AW wins; yet to score on turf after 29 starts; third in four of his last six races; not the most consistent, but possible he can pick up one of these at some stage.

8/1

9th

4

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

9st 10lb

Six-time AW winner yet to score on turf after 28 starts although Naas third in April would give him a definite shout here (upset in stalls both starts since).

11/2

10th

12 (9)

Atlas

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

150/1

Form: 67008- CD

Last run: 116 days

W: 8st 7lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict

Still capable of being competitive aged 11 but winless since July 2020 and wrong at the weights here; massive ask.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10th 11 (11)	24th Jul 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y	18:55 Naas Atlas 8st 12lb J: Alyse Clarke T: T G McCourt	Four years since his last win and recent evidence suggests he'll be waiting a while longer (7lb wrong).	25/1
18th 20 (19)	21st Apr 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y	17:00 Curragh Atlas 8st 12lb J: Alyse Clarke T: T G McCourt	A long time since his last win (July 2020); all four wins on better ground; veteran is hard to fancy based on overall profile and recent mid-field run at Leopardstown.	40/1
18th 20 (19)	21st Apr 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y	17:00 Curragh Atlas 8st 12lb J: Alyse Clarke T: T G McCourt	A long time since his last win (July 2020); all four wins on better ground; veteran is hard to fancy based on overall profile and recent mid-field run at Leopardstown.	40/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

10th

11

(11)

24th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

8st 12lb

Four years since his last win and recent evidence suggests he'll be waiting a while longer (7lb wrong).

25/1

18th

20

(19)

21st Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

8st 12lb

A long time since his last win (July 2020); all four wins on better ground; veteran is hard to fancy based on overall profile and recent mid-field run at Leopardstown.

40/1

18th

20

(19)

21st Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

8st 12lb

A long time since his last win (July 2020); all four wins on better ground; veteran is hard to fancy based on overall profile and recent mid-field run at Leopardstown.

40/1

11th

3 (12)

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: H D McGuigan

25/1

Form: 41670- D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict

Four-time winner for the Johnstons in Britain, including on the AW at Newcastle; wasn't disgraced on Irish debut on penultimate start but failed to build on that over C&D when last seen; up against it.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 5 (11)	18th Oct 2026 Good 1m 3f 150y	16:42 Leopardstown Pillar Of Hope 9st 10lb J: Patrick McGettigan T: P Sweeney	Won easily at Down Royal (1m5f, good) and nicely on top last week at Roscommon (1m4f, yielding to soft) when defying a 9lb rise; now has the same hike to deal with in what is a stronger race; however, he is riding on the crest of a wave.	14/1
1st 15 (9)	28th Sep 2026 Good 1m 4f 194y	17:25 Down Royal Pillar Of Hope 9st 6lb J: Patrick McGettigan T: P Sweeney	First reserve; knows how to win and ran well over 1m4f at Galway before a midfield finish back at 1m; chance if getting a run.
8th 12 (1)	15th Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 30y	14:40 Punchestown Pillar Of Hope 9st 5lb J: Patrick McGettigan T: P Sweeney	5-27 on turf; now just 1lb higher than when winning at Leopardstown last October (1m2f, heavy); best run of the season when fourth of 16 over 1m4f at Galway last month; trip-versatile, but probably best at around 1m2f.	10/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

7th

5

(11)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 3f 150y

16:42 Leopardstown

9st 10lb

Won easily at Down Royal (1m5f, good) and nicely on top last week at Roscommon (1m4f, yielding to soft) when defying a 9lb rise; now has the same hike to deal with in what is a stronger race; however, he is riding on the crest of a wave.

14/1

1st

15

(9)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

17:25 Down Royal

9st 6lb

First reserve; knows how to win and ran well over 1m4f at Galway before a midfield finish back at 1m; chance if getting a run.

8th

12

(1)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

14:40 Punchestown

9st 5lb