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- Prize money: £10260.87
- 1m 4f 0y
- 17 runners
Runners: 17 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Showers
Abandoned
Form: 6521-7 D
Last run: 22 days
W: 10st 3lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 14 (9) |
31st May 2026 Good 2m 0f 40y |
8st 7lb |
Four-time winner over 1m4f back in the day in Britain; nothing like that sort of form for current yard, mark rapidly descending of late but 5lb outside the handicap here; declared reserve in 7.25 at Down Royal on Friday. |
25/1 |
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10th 12 (9) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 4f 17y |
9st 3lb |
Four-time winner over this trip back in the day in Britain; Irish form is moderate in both codes, second in claimer here in 2024; a tad better when beaten 6l (led) at Navan latest and Keane rides. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 12140- D
Last run: 174 days
W: 10st 0lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 12 |
15th Nov 2024 Good 2m 0f 87y Class 3 |
11st 1lb |
Close up when placed in two run-of-the-mill handicap hurdles this season (2m2f/2m) but he's 0-12 in this sphere now and his two Flat runs in September were disappointing; needs to raise his game. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 2-2 BF
Last run: 66 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1 (1) |
22nd Jul 2024 Yielding 1m 4f 178y |
9st 9lb |
Was disqualified after winning a Sligo handicap before running well in defeat in stronger handicaps at Cork and Curragh over this trip; should be a big player back to maiden company. |
7/4 |
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6th 12 (4) |
30th Jun 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Off the mark at Sligo last month but disqualified as rider claimed the incorrect weight; well-backed to gain compensation off same mark at Cork 16 days ago but left with a fair bit to do when staying-on third (Zoffman second) over this trip; 2lb wrong here but interesting to see what tactics top US jockey employs. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 7022-
Last run: 153 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 2 (12) |
28th Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 1m 4f 0y |
9st 13lb |
Off the track since dominant maiden win at Roscommon in July 2024 (1m4f, good); handles testing ground and has C&D form so he needs checking in the market. |
11/2 |
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1st 5 (8) |
2nd Jul 2024 Good 1m 4f 20y |
9st 9lb |
in touch with leaders, smooth headway and went second halfway, led going best over 2f out, soon ridden clear, went further clear inside final furlong |
9/4 |
Abandoned
Form: 4451/7
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 14 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Has refused to race on three occasions; encouraging return from a break on penultimate start but not as good at Clonmel last week and comes with risks attached. |
33/1 |
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9th 14 |
23rd Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 0y |
10st 12lb |
Has refused to race on three occasions; encouraging return from a break on penultimate start but not as good at Clonmel last week and comes with risks attached. |
33/1 |
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9th 12 |
15th Jan 2025 Soft 2m 0f 202y |
11st 0lb |
didn't jump well, in touch with leaders, prominent on inner home turn, weakened before 2 out |
14/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 3-9974 CD
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 10lb
7 yo Mare
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
12th Oct 2025 Good 2m 2f 140y |
12st 0lb |
Dual-purpose Flat winner yet to score over timber; soundly beaten first two starts for this yard over hurdles at Sligo and on the Flat at Bellewstown; revival required. |
11/1 |
|
2 (5) |
1st Oct 2025 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 205y |
10st 1lb |
Dual-purpose mare whose best recent Flat form has come over 1m4f-1m6f; beaten 20l in a 25.5f handicap hurdle on latest; headgear worn that day discarded; this trip surely too sharp. |
20/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /3100-
Last run: 215 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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9th 3 (16) |
1st Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 40y |
10st 1lb |
Dual-purpose; 1-9 on turf on the Flat; won on the AW (1m4f) off 4lb lower in January and has generally held form well since; hasn't won on turf since 2023, however, and others make more appeal. |
12/1 |
|
5th 3 (7) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Winner on turf and over hurdles; has developed into a capable AW performer, notching three wins and four seconds from eight runs here; no match for Beauparc last week, not guaranteed to avenge that loss despite altered terms |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 01-
Last run: 171 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3 (8) |
31st May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 3f 175y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Both wins were over 1m6f at Navan; she's not had that much racing for her age but is yet to make a serious impact at Listed or Group 3 level. |
14/1 |
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8th 3 (8) |
31st May 2025 Good To Soft 1m 3f 175y Class 1 |
9st 2lb |
Both wins were over 1m6f at Navan; she's not had that much racing for her age but is yet to make a serious impact at Listed or Group 3 level. |
14/1 |
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5th 7 (4) |
26th Apr 2025 Yielding 1m 6f 0y |
9st 0lb |
in touch with leaders disputing third, weakened inside final furlong |
33/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /2212- C BF
Last run: 167 days
W: 9st 9lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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16th 5 (16) |
13th Oct 2024 Yielding 1m 3f 214y |
9st 7lb |
In great form earlier this season notching up back-to-back handicap wins at Cork off 75 and Gowran Park off 82; not disgraced in a Cork Group 3 (1m4f, good) on her penultimate start but well-beaten in a Listed heat at Gowran Park on latest; probably up against it in this company. |
33/1 |
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10th 7 (12) |
10th Sep 2024 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Showed improved form earlier this year, winning handicaps over approx 1m2f at Cork and Gowran; creditable run in a Group 3 over this trip since; a bit to find but handles ground. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 14310-
Last run: 158 days
W: 9st 7lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4 (4) |
21st Jun 2025 Good To Firm 1m 4f 70y |
9st 11lb |
Four-time winner; modest efforts since joining this yard; has plenty of work to do to get closer to Lough Leane judged on latest Gowran run; would want it softer; others preferred. |
33/1 |
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7th 3 (18) |
2nd Jun 2025 Good 1m 4f 40y |
9st 13lb |
Four-time winner; needs to step up on the form of two races over longer trips this season; finished behind Migdam at Ballinrobe last time. |
16/1 |
|
3 (18) |
2nd Jun 2025 Good 1m 4f 40y |
9st 13lb |
Four-time winner; needs to step up on the form of two races over longer trips this season; finished behind Migdam at Ballinrobe last time. |
16/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 62381-
Last run: 253 days
W: 9st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 11 (3) |
31st May 2026 Good 2m 0f 13y Class 3 |
9st 0lb |
Usually races prominently; won four of his six starts for new yard this year, including when returned to turf for eight-runner race at Musselburgh (2m, good) in April; has excuses for the two defeats, on latest occasion fifth of 17 in the 2m2f Chester Plate despite the work he had to do to front-run from wide draw; one to note. |
7/1 |
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5th 16 (14) |
8th May 2026 Good 2m 2f 140y Class 2 |
9st 2lb |
Seen mostly over jumps in his Irish days; getting hampered at the start prevented his usual prominent ride on penultimate outing but he's otherwise swept all before him for new yard this year, including when returned to turf for eight-runner race at Musselburgh (2m, good) 12 days ago; has 3lb penalty (the same as he's due to go up anyway) but wide draw is the chief worry. |
11/1 |
|
1st 4 (5) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 217y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Seen mostly over jumps in his Irish days; 3-3 on AW (1m6f/2m) last month upon joining this stable, before a lesser show three weeks ago when getting hampered at the start prevented his usual tactics; not ruled out on return to turf. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 63122- D BF
Last run: 159 days
W: 9st 6lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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6th 3 (5) |
3rd May 2026 Good 1m 2f 158y |
9st 10lb |
Had looked fairly exposed but found more improvement last term and has carried that on with two excellent runs at the Curragh this spring, latest when third behind two progressive sorts over 1m2f; ground not being as soft as she'd like is one concern, as is a poor strike-rate for one of her ability. |
4/1 |
|
3rd 16 (7) |
3rd Apr 2026 Soft 1m 2f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Rewarded for her consistency with a Gowran win in October (1m4f, heavy) before signing off with close-up fourth at Galway; took the Irish Lincoln by the scruff of the neck on return when trying to make all, giving way late to finish fifth; step up in trip will suit. |
12/1 |
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5th 18 (3) |
15th Mar 2026 Heavy 1m 0f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Second on this card last year; was rewarded for her consistency (in the frame three times in a row) with a Gowran win before signing off with a close-up fourth at Galway; could go well on return. |
12/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 48085- D
Last run: 302 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 2 |
1st May 2026 Yielding 2m 0f 45y |
12st 0lb |
Record of 1-19 over timber; three-time winner on the Flat has placed in two starts in that sphere since falling over hurdles at Leopardstown in March; recent form suggests she's fit and healthy but poor strike rate over hurdles is off-putting. |
14/1 |
|
2nd 6 (3) |
26th Apr 2026 Good 1m 7f 217y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Had three seasons with Andrew Balding, including three wins, and has been with this yard since July 2023, including for two wins (one over hurdles) and plenty of place returns; third over 1m4f in her only two Flat runs in the last 13 months, including under Patrick McGettigan 17 days ago, and her very solid Flat record for this trainer suggests she will be on the premises. |
7/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 689-
Last run: 172 days
W: 8st 12lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 3 |
4th Aug 2025 Good 2m 2f 100y |
11st 8lb |
Course bumper winner is 0-10 over timber; went close on the Flat behind stablemate Pralognan at Newcastle last time out; ground (sft-hvy) was a valid excuse when pulling up at Fairyhouse on her last run over timber; conditions more suitable now; could go well. |
5/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 6/040/ BF
Last run: 548 days
W: 8st 11lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 63
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5 |
3rd Jul 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 12lb |
Flat winner in April 2024 but really lost his way when last seen; not ruled out given his strong record fresh; new yard; off 267 days. |
20/1 |
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11th 1 (4) |
9th Oct 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y |
10st 1lb |
1m5f winner at Gowran in April off 1lb lower; however, well beaten back on the Flat 16 days ago (1m6f) after two runs over fences; others might be too quick at this trip even if returning to form. |
16/1 |
|
14th 8 (8) |
23rd Sep 2024 Good To Yielding 1m 6f 55y |
9st 13lb |
in touch with leaders |
25/1 |
Abandoned
Form: /67/7-
Last run: 262 days
W: 8st 10lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 62
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 1 (12) |
18th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 4f 180y |
10st 1lb |
Hurdle winner is a Flat maiden but has been largely consistent in defeat this term; a cracking run last time in the Apprentice Derby at the Curragh and should go well with a repeat. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 8 (17) |
28th Jun 2024 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 11lb |
held up in rear |
12/1 |
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9th 17 (18) |
26th May 2024 Good 1m 6f 0y |
8st 7lb |
0-9 on the Flat but has hit the crossbar in two recent starts at this sort of trip at Gowran; up 3lb for latest effort though and this is tougher so he's opposable. |
10/1 |
Abandoned
Form: 0993-0
Last run: 19 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 59
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 4 (12) |
1st Apr 2025 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
11-race maiden who became disappointing on turf for Jim Bolger; picked up for 4,000gns last summer and although out of a half-sister to an AW Listed winner, still has enough to prove upped in trip on stable debut after a year off; market informative. |
33/1 |
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12th 4 (12) |
1st Apr 2025 Standard 1m 4f 51y Class 6 |
9st 7lb |
11-race maiden who became disappointing on turf for Jim Bolger; picked up for 4,000gns last summer and although out of a half-sister to an AW Listed winner, still has enough to prove upped in trip on stable debut after a year off; market informative. |
33/1 |
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6th 13 (11) |
10th Apr 2024 Heavy 1m 2f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Maiden ended last season with a good third at Gowran on heavy; both runs this term leave him with plenty to find though; 1lb wrong. |
16/1 |
Verdict
A competitive finale featuring a trio of runners who won or went close in maidens and could be well treated on handicap debut. NEPTUNES STAIRCASE is one of them and he has form over C&D on heavy so gets the nod albeit there’s nothing between him and Bay Of Sanibel on their running over a bit further at Navan. Carlo Bianconi is the other lurker to note while of the more grizzled handicappers, Pachmena, Nostra Casa and Whimsy make each-way appeal on ground that they handle. [Mark Nunan]
Selections
POSTDATA:
WhimsySPOTLIGHT:
Neptunes StaircaseRP RATINGS (IRE):
Edge Of DarknessTOPSPEED:
PachmenaThe Irish Sun:
Whimsy