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HeavyVisit The Irish National Stud & Gardens Maiden
- Prize money: £10260.87
- 0m 6f 0y
- 16 runners
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Runners: 16 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 6600-0
Last run: 13 days
W: 10st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 54
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 7 (6) |
17th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 0y Class 5 |
9st 12lb |
Goes well around a left-hand bend; unlikely to have things his own way up front but he has the abiliity to win races off this mark. |
10/1 |
|
5th 4 (9) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 5f 21y Class 5 |
9st 11lb |
Kept busy through the winter (won over 5f at Wolverhampton) but holding his form well, challenging wide when fifth of 11 in 5f Chester handicap nine days ago; considered. |
11/1 |
|
5th 3 (6) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 15y Class 5 |
9st 10lb |
Zipped around Wolverhampton when recording a couple of impressive 5f wins this winter so this track should suit; two solid placed efforts since returned to turf; might find a few better treated though. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 6-
Last run: 169 days
W: 10st 6lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (5) |
29th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
10st 3lb |
Prominent racer's three wins have come at Cork; has run well over C&D and is capable off this mark; this season's form hasn't been great but if the forecast rain comes, he may well revive. |
20/1 |
|
10th 2 (7) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y |
9st 10lb |
All three wins for Kieran Cotter came at Cork (6f-1m); a long way below his best in three runs for new yard this term; others preferred. |
20/1 |
|
7th 1 (7) |
7th Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 180y |
10st 0lb |
All three wins for Kieran Cotter came at Cork (6f-1m); a long way below best in two races this term. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 7
Last run: 43 days
W: 10st 6lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (15) |
23rd Feb 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Makes a belated debut at the age of five; top rider booked; fair pedigree but best watched. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2-
Last run: 158 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 2 (5) |
11th May 2024 Good To Yielding 0m 5f 205y |
9st 10lb |
travelled strongly, prominent, led and ridden inside final furlong, ran on final 110yds |
5/2 |
|
1st 2 (5) |
11th May 2024 Good To Yielding 0m 5f 205y |
9st 10lb |
travelled strongly, prominent, led and ridden inside final furlong, ran on final 110yds |
5/2 |
|
2nd 4 (11) |
21st Apr 2024 Heavy 0m 6f 0y |
9st 8lb |
in touch with leaders towards near side |
3/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 22445-
Last run: 189 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 (14) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
8st 12lb |
Has come up dry since winning back-to-back races at the Curragh on first two starts for this stable in 2024; positive signs at Roscommon in cheekpieces on latest and now tries a visor for his AW debut; on a dangerous mark if taking to this surface. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 63y |
9st 13lb |
Regressive since back-to-back wins at the Curragh early in the 2024 season; no impact in three runs last year; mid-field on reappearance at Limerick; well beaten over C&D last time; first time with cheekpieces |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (9) |
29th Jun 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Signs of temperament but definite ability in two maidens in May, each time not quite seeing out the 1m trip after forcing the pace on soft ground; disappointing over this trip on good ground at Gowran last week; cheekpieces tried now. |
10/1 |
|
7th 5 (8) |
22nd Jun 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
in touch with leaders, outpaced over 1f out, kept on |
9/2 |
|
3rd 4 (6) |
16th May 2024 Soft To Heavy 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Stepped up to this trip with some effect when only outpointed late in a Gowran maiden last week; seemingly on the upgrade and looks to have an ideal opportunity here. |
4/5 |
Abandoned
Form: 659-
Last run: 157 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 (13) |
29th Jul 2025 Yielding 1m 0f 123y |
8st 11lb |
Reeled off a hat-trick last summer at around 1m and better again when second in C&D conditions event in September; two poor runs this term however so hard to be confident in and wants easier ground. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 90-
Last run: 185 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Colt
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (2) |
4th Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 80y Class 6 |
9st 9lb |
Both wins came on AW in early-2025 when trained by Daragh Bourke; hasn't run to that level since and now with his sixth trainer; best watched at present. |
25/1 |
|
5th 6 (4) |
30th Mar 2026 Standard To Slow 0m 7f 0y Class 5 |
8st 13lb |
5yo who has had several different stables during his light career; well beaten at Galway last autumn on final two outings but he's well worth a second look today given he's 2-2 on AW, the latest of those wins coming over C&D last February; makes stable debut with new trainer's horses running well. |
6/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 60-
Last run: 168 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 10 |
15th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 4f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Maiden hurdle winner at Naas last year (2m, heavy); held form on the Flat during the summer but has been below form in last four outings over hurdles and fences; others preferred. |
33/1 |
|
5th 4 |
8th Jun 2026 Yielding To Soft 2m 0f 100y |
11st 2lb |
Flat and maiden hurdle winner for Michael O'Callaghan; hard to fancy on the back of two runs for this stable; beaten 56l when 150-1 in Ballinrobe beginners' chase latest. |
66/1 |
|
9th 8 |
25th May 2026 Good 2m 1f 54y |
11st 12lb |
Dual-purpose; 1-17 over hurdles and rated 117; heavy defeat on debut for this yard in Punchestown handicap hurdle 24 days ago; unproven at this trip; best watched in first chase. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 07-
Last run: 174 days
W: 9st 8lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 4 (13) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Went close at Fairyhouse over 7f (good) and went one better to notch fifth win 23 days ago when beating El Fontenaro by 0.75l over 6.5f at Limerick; the pair pulled well clear and the runner-up won next time out, so has obvious claims off 9lb higher. |
7/2 |
Abandoned
Form: 0-70
Last run: 29 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
19 (16) |
8th Oct 2025 Yielding 0m 5f 180y |
8st 11lb |
Showed decent form in the early stages of last season, when placed three times in quick succession, including over C&D; has deteriorated; failed to beat any of her 30 rivals in her first two starts this year; again down the field at Roscommon in July. |
50/1 |
|
12 (1) |
1st Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 94y |
9st 1lb |
Showed decent form in the early stages of last season, when placed three times in quick succession; has deteriorated; has failed to beat any of her 30 rivals in two starts this year. |
25/1 |
|
7 (1) |
11th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Showed decent form in the early stages of last season; lost form afterwards and last month's comeback run at Fairyhouse was poor; no obvious claims although has been given every chance by the handicapper and upped in trip. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 66-
Last run: 182 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 10 (7) |
23rd Oct 2024 Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 3lb |
in touch with leaders on near side of group |
10/1 |
|
4th 12 (8) |
9th Oct 2024 Good 0m 5f 180y |
9st 3lb |
took keen hold, in touch with leaders |
10/1 |
|
8th 10 (8) |
28th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 3lb |
prominent |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 33-
Last run: 157 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 9 (1) |
8th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 2lb |
midfield, headway towards far side and in touch with leaders over 1f out, disputing second final 110yds, no extra towards finish |
7/1 |
|
5th 9 (1) |
8th Nov 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 2lb |
midfield, headway towards far side and in touch with leaders over 1f out, disputing second final 110yds, no extra towards finish |
7/1 |
|
4th 9 (3) |
12th Oct 2024 Yielding 0m 5f 205y |
9st 2lb |
Consistent filly; won a 6f Curragh maiden in June; creditable efforts in defeat over 7f or a bit further in Listed contests at Galway, Cork and Tipperary; not one of the stronger contenders here. |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 63-
Last run: 193 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 8 (5) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Now 0-15 and was beaten 20l in a Dundalk claimer when last seen in September (6f); new stable but best watched. |
66/1 |
|
11th 5 (8) |
26th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 6f 0y |
9st 1lb |
There was promise shown last year and some sign of turning a corner when a 5l sixth at Down Royal last time (5f maiden; first-time blinkers); one to consider. |
10/1 |
|
6th 7 (7) |
5th Sep 2025 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Looked promising last year but has barely beaten a rival in three runs for her new yard; blinkers now tried. |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: —
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 7 (5) |
6th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Ran okay on second start but mark of 54 leaves her with loads to find; blinkers. |
33/1 |
|
14th 16 (16) |
24th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Signs of ability when fifth of 17 over 5f at Navan in May; refused to load later that month and not seen since. |
50/1 |
Abandoned
Form: —
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 3lb
3 yo Filly
OR: —
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 13 (15) |
23rd Feb 2024 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Half-sister to 6f juvenile winner Hidden Spell and a winner in Italy; worth a market check. |
14/1 |
Verdict
There’s a lot of dead wood here but the market principals are potentially useful. Follow Me sets the standard on his good French form and was recruited for 170,000euros by new connections but the Stack yard has two strong contenders in ECLIPSE EMERALD and Pansy Poe. The selection travelled like a good horse when second to a well-touted Ballydoyle newcomer on his debut here.[Alistair Jones]
Selections
SPOTLIGHT:
Eclipse EmeraldRP RATINGS (IRE):
Follow MeThe Irish Sun:
Eclipse EmeraldPOSTDATA:
Follow Me