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17.50

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Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

13/8 (Won)

Form: 3965-3

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Ran several fine races in defeat last year, including in a Group 3; another fine effort behind a smart sort at Dundalk on return and gelded since; has form on soft ground, so should be involved.
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2nd

6

(5)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Naas

Chicago Fireball

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Back to form after a short break to win at Gowran (7f, good) and from the front he dropped out in a deep handicap at the big meeting at Leopardstown last month; could go well.

10/1

9

(11)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Chicago Fireball

9st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Two 1m wins last year (including on heavy) and back to form after a short break to win at Gowran last month under a positive ride from today's rider (7f, good); 5lb rise seems fair, could go well.

15/2

3

(4)

13th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Gowran Park

Chicago Fireball

9st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Two 1m wins last year, including on heavy ground at this venue; unplaced in four handicap outings this terms; stablemate Shakazia has superior claims.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-sister to winners Clever And Cool (5f-7.5f inc 2yo/Group 3; RPR 107) and Cool And Clever (7f/7.3f 2yo; 89); dam 7f-1m2f winner (inc AW; 98); 18,000euros yearling is related to some smart types and one to consider, more so if attracting market support.
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11th

5

(6)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Clever And Cute

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

prominent

14/1

Form: 3-9

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Solid Curragh debut last year behind a smart type but a bit below that level on return at the same course, both 7f; a half-brother to an Irish Derby winner, so the step up in trip should suit; a big player.
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4

(4)

21st Jul 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

No Knee Never

9st 8lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: James Owen

Held off his revised mark on turf since two AW wins, including here, in April; wins have all come over shorter but he stays this far and is one to consider back on Tapeta.

7/1

3rd

1

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:55 Nottingham

No Knee Never

10st 0lb

J: Joe Bradnam

T: James Owen

All four wins have been between 6f-8.5f on AW; has been below his best at York on last two starts and was reported to have run flat last time; drops back to a more suitable trip but he's still 4lb higher than for his last success; may be best watched until he returns to AW.

6/1

13th

11

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:50 York

No Knee Never

10st 6lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: James Owen

Thoroughly exposed 5yo who was in fair form until here last time when never involved from off the pace; has never won off this high a mark but what does bode well is that his last three wins have come in amateur races under Henry Callan who is back aboard for the first time since his last win in April; the cheekpieces also return after going in a new hood last time.

9/2

Form: 6-

Last run: 204 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 11l on debut (hvy) over this trip last year but that was a much stronger contest than this; bred to do better as a 3yo and if he is ready enough on seasonal debut then should run a big race.
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9th

7

(9)

7th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 30y

14:20 Killarney

Vadali

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

78-rated colt holds a decent chance based on second placings at Limerick and Galway during the summer; needs to bounce back from a poor Punchestown run; handled soft at Galway.

5/1

12th

7

(8)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 39y

15:55 Punchestown

Vadali

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Ground versatile colt has gone close on his last two starts; beaten just 0.5l over 8.5f at Galway on latest, shaping like this sort of trip could suit; rated 78 and should run another solid race but probably needs to find a little bit more to win.

9/2

2nd

14

(2)

3rd Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 73y

15:40 Galway

Vadali

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M Halford & T Collins

prominent throughout, 4 lengths down 2f out, ran on well and went second towards finish

100/30

Form: 0-

Last run: 269 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed-off on sole start last year and can't be fancied.
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19th

7

(20)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

You Are The Deal

9st 13lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Luke Comer

Promising sixth over C&D on handicap debut; only 1 1/2l behind the experienced Comfort Line then; each-way chance if coping with his high draw.

12/1

6th

2

(4)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

You Are The Deal

10st 0lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Luke Comer

Showed ability in a heavy ground maiden over 1m at Gowran last month; did not get 1m4f at Tipperary since but respected on Gowran form if he handles the ground.

14/1

6

(1)

29th May 2024

Soft

1m 4f 110y

16:33 Tipperary

You Are The Deal

10st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Luke Comer

Showed appreciably more second time out when beaten 11l at Gowran (1m, heavy); still unlikely to be good enough here.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; half-sister to 1m winner Pink Sorrel (RPR 89); dam 8.6f AW 2yo winner (79), half-sister to 10.6f winner Onameridance; by a decent sire and cost USD60,000 as a yearling; could go well.
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2nd

2

(1)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Pink Oxalis

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including this event; career best when landing a highly competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown in September; has run five times this season, only once showing her best form; two lesser displays since a creditable third placing at Gowran in April; 10lb higher than 12 months ago.

7/1

6th

1

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:23 Gowran Park

Pink Oxalis

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including over 1m at this track on soft in April; career-best when landing very competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown last September; stamina stretched here (9.5f) 11 days ago but beaten only 1l behind Rion Rubette when third over C&D on penultimate off current mark; contender.

8/1

5th

1

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Pink Oxalis

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including over 1m at this track on soft in April; career-best when landing a very competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown last September; not in the same form on first two starts this year; slowly away over 7f here last time, staying-on third was a decent effort in the circumstances.

5/1

7th
3 (14)
Superbolt

50/1

Form: 9-0

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown some ability on the Flat and over hurdles but will likely find this trip on the sharp side.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3

1st Mar 2025

Soft

2m 7f 86y

Class 3

14:30 Newbury

Superbolt

10st 13lb

J: Jamie Brace

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

Acts on soft; has form figures of 22113 since switched to fences, the wins at Ludlow (3m) and Leicester (2m6f); lacked fluency back at Ludlow (2m4f) last time but still ran creditably; solid chance.

5/1

3rd

6

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

15:45 Ludlow

Superbolt

11st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

prominent, mistake 4th

9/4

3rd

6

5th Feb 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 11y

Class 3

15:45 Ludlow

Superbolt

11st 5lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Nigel Twiston-Davies

prominent, mistake 4th

9/4

Form: 08-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three maidens and handicaps will suit her better.
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7th

4

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Barrogstown Girl

9st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Progressive in 2024, winning three handicaps, showing a liking for good ground; failed to score last year and now back on last winning mark; hard to be confident after a poor run over hurdles last month; should be sharper now.

16/1

8th

2

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:20 Punchestown

Barrogstown Girl

11st 7lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Progressive on Flat in 2024, winning three handicaps, showing a liking for good ground; two moderate hurdle runs last autumn were on softer going; capable of better now if returning in good shape after a break.

14/1

Form: 90

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two Curragh maidens on heavy ground and likely to do better in handicaps.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

2

2nd Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

17:52 Limerick

Calzaghi

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Won a Flat handicap at Navan in 2024; soundly beaten in two outings over hurdles; not a likely maiden winner at this stage.

20/1

8th

3

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:41 Listowel

Calzaghi

11st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Won a Flat handicap in 2024; tailed off on stable/hurdles debut at Killarney; likeley to be of more interest in handicaps.

33/1

9th

4

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Calzaghi

11st 12lb

J: G B Noonan

T: E McNamara

One of three for trainer; winner of a Navan Flat handicap in 2024 (1m2f, good to yielding); placed in final three starts for Kevin Coleman on differing ground types before being purchased for 29,000gns; brings a Flat rating of 78 to this hurdles/stable debut.

10/1

200/1

Form:

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tailed-off over 1m2f on Curragh debut and can't be fancied on that showing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

10

(8)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Noble Nation

8st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Hacked up in an early-season 6f Naas event last year on soft-to-heavy, earning a 15lb hike in the ratings; lost form subsequently; was back on a reasonable mark for his reappearance in the same Naas contest this year, and took full advantage; has got away with a 4lb rise this time; form boosted by runner-up Exceeding at Leopardstown on Wednesday.

7/2

1st

8

(1)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:35 Naas

Noble Nation

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Hacked up in this race last year on soft-to-heavy, earning a 15lb hike in the ratings; lost form subsequently; back on a reasonable mark (4lb higher than 12 months ago); worth considering.

9/1

13th

13

(4)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Noble Nation

9st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won over this trip at Naas early in the season on soft-to-heavy; seen just twice since, latest when (supported) slowly away and keen when never featuring at Fairyhouse last month; ground in his favour here and could step up on those efforts.

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ninth foal; half-brother to four winners inc Time Shanakill (6f-12.5f inc AW/Listed; RPR 111) and The Gatekeeper (5f-1m inc AW 2yo; 105); dam once-raced; 21,000euros foal was unsold for 7,000gns as a 2yo; nice pedigree and could run respectably.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

4

(4)

25th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Liffeydale Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Craig O’Neill

took keen hold, towards rear throughout

150/1

10th

4

(4)

25th May 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Liffeydale Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Craig O’Neill

took keen hold, towards rear throughout

150/1

11th

8

(7)

8th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Liffeydale Spirit

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Craig O’Neill

Ninth foal; half-brother to four winners inc Time Shanakill (6f-12.5f inc AW/Listed; RPR 111) and The Gatekeeper (5f-1m inc AW 2yo; 105); dam once-raced; 21,000euros foal was unsold for 7,000gns as a 2yo; nice pedigree and could run respectably.

66/1

12th
15 (4)
Melkorka

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam 10-race maiden Flat and jumps (RPR 57), sister to 7f 2yo winner What A Party, half-sister to 1m4f/2m Flat and 2m hurdle winner Son Of Red; by a useful sire but best watched for future reference.
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12th

16

(7)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:26 Gowran Park

Melkorka

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J F O’Shea

Has struggled in five starts so far including at big prices in handicaps on last two runs.

100/1

9th

15

(9)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Melkorka

8st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: J F O’Shea

Huge price when in rear at Killarney in July in her first handicap; 4lb out of handicap here; no appeal.

50/1

11th

13

(11)

15th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 73y

20:25 Killarney

Melkorka

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: J F O’Shea

dwelt start, midfield

25/1

OUR TIP

150/1

Form: 08-

Last run: 190 days

W: 10st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner was beaten a long way in two Flat starts last year and can't be fancied.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4

19th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 110y

Class 5

16:15 Newton Abbot

Applejack Poet

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Barry John Murphy

Has a modest strike rate of 1-31 under rules; positive start for this yard when third over hurdles last month but not great since, last week on his return to fences.

14/1

4th

4

12th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

16:10 Stratford

Applejack Poet

11st 4lb

J: David Noonan

T: Barry John Murphy

Has a modest strike rate of 1-30 under rules; not disgraced in two runs over hurdles for this yard and has another go over fences after failing to take to this discipline previously; others preferred.

16/1

6th

7

5th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 4

14:50 Market Rasen

Applejack Poet

10st 7lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Barry John Murphy

Had modest strike-rate when based in Ireland but belied 40-1 odds when very respectable third on recent stable debut at Newton Abbot (2m1f, good) and has possibilities if able to build on that performance.

8/1

14th
10 (18)
Noble Andy

150/1

Form: 00

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two starts and makes no appeal; wait for handicaps.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

5

(20)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Noble Andy

9st 12lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Got off the mark at the tenth attempt over C&D last month (good); benefited from a strong gallop when winning that day; won with plenty in hand but hard to have confidence in him backing that up.

9/2

11

(12)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Noble Andy

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Mark Fahey

Best run last year was over when second over 1m4f at Bellewstown in October; has failed to match that form; trip may not be ideal.

10/1

19

(2)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:10 Fairyhouse

Noble Andy

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Mark Fahey

First reserve; good second at Bellewstown (1m4f, yielding) last October off 55; hasn't matched that in two runs this term; blinkers worn last time replaced by cheekpieces (wore them at Bellewstown); needs a revival.

200/1

Form: 0-8

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in two starts, including over 1m here last time; no appeal; wait for handicaps.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

6

(5)

13th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Storm Tracker

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Liam G O’Brien

held up in rear

200/1

15th

12

(3)

8th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Storm Tracker

9st 8lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Liam G O’Brien

Well beaten in two starts, including over 1m here last time; no appeal; wait for handicaps.

200/1

15th

12

(3)

8th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Storm Tracker

9st 8lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Liam G O’Brien

Well beaten in two starts, including over 1m here last time; no appeal; wait for handicaps.

200/1

150/1

Form: 0-7

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Heavily beaten on both starts and can't be fancied.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16th

6

(16)

8th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Casapulla

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: P Cluskey

Heavily beaten on both starts and can't be fancied.

150/1

16th

6

(16)

8th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Casapulla

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: P Cluskey

Heavily beaten on both starts and can't be fancied.

150/1

7th

4

(3)

26th Apr 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 25y

16:00 Cork

Casapulla

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: P Cluskey

Last after a slow start for the Hartys in a Dundalk maiden in October; looks very much up against it on his seasonal and stable debut.

200/1

Non-runners

Golden Goose, Apache Eagle

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €23.62

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Chicago Fireball

SPOTLIGHT:

No Knee Never

POSTDATA:

Chicago Fireball

The Irish Sun:

Chicago Fireball