May 17 / 17.55 Leopardstown

17.55

Good To Yielding

GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 16 runners
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GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 0705-4 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in AW maiden in 2022; largely inconsistent last season but signed off with a good fifth behind Magic Charm at the Curragh; very encouraging fourth at Cork on return last month, beaten 2.25l by Karlsberg; has ran well here before and has dropped to an attractive mark; big run expected.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

6

(1)

13th Jun 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Toriangel

9st 6lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

midfield, headway and went fourth 1f out, ran on well and went third final 110yds, no match for first two

9/2

1st

6

(6)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:55 Leopardstown

Toriangel

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Sole win came in AW maiden in 2022; largely inconsistent last season but signed off with a good fifth behind Magic Charm at the Curragh; very encouraging fourth at Cork on return last month, beaten 2.25l by Karlsberg; has ran well here before and has dropped to an attractive mark; big run expected.

4/1

1st

6

(6)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:55 Leopardstown

Toriangel

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Sole win came in AW maiden in 2022; largely inconsistent last season but signed off with a good fifth behind Magic Charm at the Curragh; very encouraging fourth at Cork on return last month, beaten 2.25l by Karlsberg; has ran well here before and has dropped to an attractive mark; big run expected.

4/1

2nd
2 (9)
Rampage

14/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 0-4780 C

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Course winner in July when landing a 1m1f handicap in gritty style and followed up later in the season at Galway; ran well on first two efforts this season at Dundalk and the Curragh but below form the last twice; return to a mile should suit.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

11

(17)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rampage

9st 10lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

All three career wins over 1m or further; 6lb higher than 1m success here in September; short of room when trying to make late headway over C&D latest; probably needs further; wide draw.

40/1

13th

11

(17)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rampage

9st 10lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

All three career wins over 1m or further; 6lb higher than 1m success here in September; short of room when trying to make late headway over C&D latest; probably needs further; wide draw.

40/1

7th

8

(10)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:18 Dundalk (AW)

Rampage

9st 13lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Back to form when scoring narrowly over 1m at this venue in September and then chased home a comfortable winner at Bellewstown; very disappointing over 1m here last time; has run over this trip only once in a 33-race career.

16/1

OUR TIP

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 734-4

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Put three promising efforts together in maidens last season and returned 11 days ago with a good fourth on handicap debut, beaten 3.5l by Orandi; she stayed this trip well at Listowel when third in a maiden in June; big shout with improvement to come.
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13th

18

(14)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Alessia Fernanda

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

prominent towards near side, led halfway

12/1

13th

18

(14)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Alessia Fernanda

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

prominent towards near side, led halfway

12/1

5th

8

(2)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:00 Leopardstown

Alessia Fernanda

9st 1lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: D K Weld

midfield, briefly went fourth over 1f out, weakened final furlong

11/4

4th
15 (1)
Expecto

10/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 319-84

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Landed Gowran nursery on heavy ground in October; failed to stay 1m4f on return at Cork but fared better when fourth over a mile lto, although was still beaten 8l; better ground not sure to suit.
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3rd

11

(5)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Limerick

Expecto

8st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

soon pressed winner, challenging when lost second over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, no match for first two

11/4

5th

7

(16)

3rd Jun 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

17:05 Gowran Park

Expecto

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

prominent, led after 1f

10/1

4th

15

(1)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:55 Leopardstown

Expecto

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Landed Gowran nursery on heavy ground in October; failed to stay 1m4f on return at Cork but fared better when fourth over a mile lto, although was still beaten 8l; better ground not sure to suit.

10/1

10/1

Form: 422-44

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Very consistent on the AW throughout the autumn and winter, never finishing out of the first four in seven starts from 7f to 1m4f; much lower rating on turf but not without reason; big chance if he can bring his AW form.
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7

(5)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Storm Eric

9st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Jamie Flynn

Twice successful over 7f here in 2023; gained his third win at the track when scoring over 1m early last month; four days later, stepped up to this trip and was beaten only a head; could manage only fifth of six behind Autocrat two weeks ago, fading badly.

7/1

5th

7

(2)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

14:47 Dundalk (AW)

Storm Eric

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jamie Flynn

Twice successful over 7f here; gaining his third win at the track when scoring over 1m earlier this month; four days later, stepped up to this trip and was beaten only a head after getting a hold-up ride; could be in the mix again.

100/30

5th

7

(2)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

14:47 Dundalk (AW)

Storm Eric

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jamie Flynn

Twice successful over 7f here; gaining his third win at the track when scoring over 1m earlier this month; four days later, stepped up to this trip and was beaten only a head after getting a hold-up ride; could be in the mix again.

100/30

18/1

Form: 0-68

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Not shown a great deal in three maidens; opening mark workable but best watched for moment.
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3rd

8

25th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:30 Kempton

Our Lil

10st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Flat maiden in Ireland, best form when runner-up twice in July; shaped encouragingly in juvenile hurdle at Warwick (2m, good; close fourth to much bigger-priced stablemate) on debut for Dan Skelton and should build on that effort; respected.

3/1

3rd

8

25th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:30 Kempton

Our Lil

10st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

in touch with leaders, headway and prominent after 3 out, went second when nudged along after 2 out, no chance with winner when ridden briefly and lost second run-in

3/1

4th

5

5th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

12:40 Warwick

Our Lil

10st 7lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

0-8 on the Flat, her best runs in Ireland when twice placed this summer at about 1m4f; should make a hurdler and on jockey bookings she's the yard's number one here.

4/1

Form: 040000 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner, two on turf, who has been struggling on soft ground of late; poor on last AW outing too; 7lb lower than for last win but needs to bounce back.
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2nd

5

(12)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Skontonovski

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear, headway 3f out, keeping on when ridden from over 1f out, nearest finish

8/1

2nd

5

(12)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Skontonovski

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear, headway 3f out, keeping on when ridden from over 1f out, nearest finish

8/1

12th

9

(2)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:18 Dundalk (AW)

Skontonovski

9st 12lb

J: Aisling McGuinness

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won twice during a very busy turf campaign this year and often ran well in defeat; recorded his seventh course win when taking a 1m handicap here four weeks ago; 4lb higher now, should not left out of calculations.

5/1

25/1

Form: 7/008-

Last run: 361 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in claimer when last seen 12 months ago; mark has dropped plenty and hood reached for on return after 361 days off.
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10

(14)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Limmortale

9st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Thomas Dowling

15-race maiden; produced two good runs here last month before a disappointing effort 11 days ago; not a lost cause.

8/1

9th

10

(14)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Limmortale

9st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Thomas Dowling

15-race maiden; produced two good runs here last month before a disappointing effort 11 days ago; not a lost cause.

8/1

10

(12)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Limmortale

9st 6lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Thomas Dowling

14-race maiden; best recent run when a close third in a C&D handicap last week; work to do at the weights.

14/1

Form: 32760- C

Last run: 380 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Put a few good runs together on AW in spring 2023 but below par on turf when last seen; new stable and off 378 days; tough ask but interesting jockey booking.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(16)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Royal Tribute

8st 12lb

J: Ruby Kinkaid

T: John C McConnell

1-28 AW record does not inspire much confidence but his recent course form is respectable; notably when second here in early December; met some trouble in running when sixth for this rider four weeks ago.

12/1

9th

11

(16)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Royal Tribute

8st 12lb

J: Ruby Kinkaid

T: John C McConnell

1-28 AW record does not inspire much confidence but his recent course form is respectable; notably when second here in early December; met some trouble in running when sixth for this rider four weeks ago.

12/1

12

(14)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Royal Tribute

8st 12lb

J: Ruby Kinkaid

T: John C McConnell

1-28 on the AW and no wins since 7f claimer success here in 2022; however, recent runs have been encouraging; he has a nice pull in the weights for 2.5l beating when fourth to Daonethatgotaway last month and was short of room when looking a big danger here latest.

16/1

8/1

Form: 87-615 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on AW last month and didn't run badly when fifth of 13 eight days later off a 7lb higher mark; needs more back on turf.
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3rd

12

(8)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Bright Dick

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Luke Comer

Long-priced 1m winner at Dundalk in April, subsequent turf form has been ordinary; held by Innit Together on recent Limerick running.

16/1

9th

5

(4)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Limerick

Bright Dick

9st 11lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Luke Comer

midfield

12/1

13th

2

(8)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Bright Dick

10st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Got off the mark when winning over 1m at Dundalk in April and not a bad run there next time; below that level at Leopardstown since; steps up in trip.

14/1

Form: 071090 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Landed his sixth AW victory in February; struggled at Chelmsford afterwards but ran well when ninth over C&D on testing ground; well held at Gowran Park lto but the return to better ground could easily spark an improved effort.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

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

18th

9

(26)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Mulgrave

9st 5lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Six-time AW winner is 0-23 on turf; good effort at Fairyhouse (7f, good) on his penultimate start, beaten 1l off 53; well-beaten on yielding on latest; opposable on this softer ground.

33/1

14/1

Form: 60-0

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Showed ability when sixth on debut at Fairyhouse on good ground; not so good at the Curragh over this trip but didn't shape badly, albeit well held, in strong maiden at the Curragh in March; interesting on handicap debut, particularly if good ground sees her to better effect.
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1st

4

(6)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marvellous Lady

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Out of the frame in 11 Irish starts but showed ability and was made favourite on debut for rising force James Owen here (about 1m) recently; lacked the pace to threaten that day and finished behind slow-starting Brinton, but this trip can suit better; fitting a visor could also help.

15/8

1st

4

(6)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marvellous Lady

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Out of the frame in 11 Irish starts but showed ability and was made favourite on debut for rising force James Owen here (about 1m) recently; lacked the pace to threaten that day and finished behind slow-starting Brinton, but this trip can suit better; fitting a visor could also help.

15/8

Form: 7430-0 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner who put in some good placed efforts last season; ground possibly too testing when 11th of 18 on return at Cork last month; definite chance if stripping fitter for that effort.
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14th

23

(6)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Swiss Army Officer

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

3-46; last won off 47 at Roscommon (7.5f, good to yielding) in May 2023; handles softer ground and went close at Tipperary (7f, soft) in May off 49; 3lb lower now after three lesser efforts since; chance if at his best but he is not easy to predict.

28/1

13th

14

(10)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:42 Killarney

Swiss Army Officer

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Only three wins from 56 starts, but placed 11 times; signs of a return to his best when third at Tipperary in May; unplaced favourite at Roscommon (suffered minor interference); no excuses here last month.

10/1

6th

14

(9)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 40y

18:50 Killarney

Swiss Army Officer

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Only three wins from 55 starts, but placed 11 times; signs of a return to his best when third at Tipperary in May; unplaced favourite at Roscommon; suffered minor interference then.

12/1

18/1

Form: 3401-6

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Gained sole success on the AW in December, defeating Chica Power by 1.75l in cosy fashion; failed to cope with a 9lb rise when upped in trip last month and needs to come on plenty for that effort.
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13th

6

(1)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 39y

17:30 Punchestown

Bride Tree

9st 5lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Sarah Dawson

Is 0-10 on turf; has won on the AW and posted a fine effort at Dundalk on last start, beaten 1l off 59 over 1m; 5lb lower mark on grass but her best form has come on softer ground; probably needs rain.

15/2

3rd

3

(9)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Bride Tree

9st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Sarah Dawson

in touch with leaders

14/1

Form: 700/0

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Didn't land a blow in three efforts in maiden company in 2022; returned from 21 months off for new yard on handicap debut at this track last month over 7f, finishing 11th of 16, never a factor; up in trip and plenty to find.
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13th

13

(14)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 115y

20:10 Tipperary

Hes Justagent

9st 10lb

J: Miss S A Carter

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

prominent, went second and pressed leader after 2f, clear with one other halfway

20/1

12th

10

(7)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Hes Justagent

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

midfield

40/1

16th
3 (10)
My Minervina

33/1

Form: 50700- D

Last run: 264 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over a mile but no signs of a return to form for current yard last season; off 264 days and hard to fancy.
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10th

5

(3)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

17:15 Tipperary

My Minervina

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Three-time winner but with a lot to prove after struggling badly in just three appearances since last summer.

10/1

10th

5

(3)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

17:15 Tipperary

My Minervina

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Three-time winner but with a lot to prove after struggling badly in just three appearances since last summer.

10/1

16th

3

(10)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:55 Leopardstown

My Minervina

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Three-time winner over a mile but no signs of a return to form for current yard last season; off 264 days and hard to fancy.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta €45.60
Straight Forecast €31.03
Tricast €142.71
Trifecta €97.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Toriangel

The Irish Sun:

Alessia Fernanda

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Storm Eric

POSTDATA:

Toriangel