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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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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2nd

15

(17)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Rampage

8st 12lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Last win came on AW over a year ago; generally below best this year, mildly encouraging run at Dundalk last month; poor draw and others preferred.

14/1

5th

11

(14)

25th Aug 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

Rampage

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Runner-up five times over C&D without winning; mostly out of form this year but down to a career low mark and perfectly possible that he could be revitalised here.

12/1

8th

8

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Rampage

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Is 15lb lower than when winning over C&D last summer and took a step in the right direction when beaten 3.5l over C&D on latest; eased 3lb for that run and well-drawn here; could go well at a price.

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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7th

5

(5)

3rd Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:40 Southwell (AW)

Alessia Fernanda

9st 5lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Reappeared with a C&D win in April (14-1) but she's not hit the same level since and was beaten 10l at Thirsk last time; now only 1lb higher than for that last success but she needs another bolt from the blue.

16/1

6th

5

(9)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 5

19:50 Thirsk

Alessia Fernanda

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

No match for the winner last week at Pontefract (1m) but that was a return to form of sorts; has dropped to what should be a good mark.

10/1

2nd

2

(5)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

15:45 Pontefract

Alessia Fernanda

9st 6lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Her wins have come on slow ground but she appears to act on good to firm; latest success came on AW (1m) in April, when 2lb lower; below that level in three turf starts since.

11/2

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

2

(2)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Expecto

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Of interest on her best form for Jim Bolger but she's finished well beaten in two starts for new connections this spring; lots to prove for now.

33/1

13th

2

(2)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Expecto

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Of interest on her best form for Jim Bolger but she's finished well beaten in two starts for new connections this spring; lots to prove for now.

33/1

9th

3

(3)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Expecto

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

midfield

20/1

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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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

13th

3

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:45 Wexford

Storm Eric

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Jamie Flynn

Three-time AW winner is rated 54 on that surface; 0-19 on turf on Flat; makes hurdling bow with a good rider aboard but others more likely.

20/1

2nd

5

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Storm Eric

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Jamie Flynn

Three course wins at 7f/1m and is now 2lb below his last winning mark from January last year; knocking on the door here recently, placing in four of his last five runs (three over C&D); took third in a higher grade last week; leading chance.

9/4

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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12th

14

(5)

12th Sep 2025

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 5

15:50 Chester

Our Lil

9st 3lb

J: David Nolan

T: Dan Skelton

Ex-Irish filly who is 2-6 over hurdles since joining Dan Skelton last autumn, the latter win gained over 2m4f; completely unexposed beyond 1m4f on the Flat; interesting.

9/2

3

12th Jun 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:10 Worcester

Our Lil

11st 8lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Thereabouts in middle-distance Flat handicaps in Ireland and has won two of three hurdles (out of depth in the other) since wind surgery, proving suited by the step up to 2m4f when winning over C&D (good) in May; raised 5lb but has major claims.

3/1

1st

3

13th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

17:35 Worcester

Our Lil

11st 6lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Won a novice hurdle at Doncaster (2m1f, good; first start since wind surgery) in March, but faced a stiff task from 9lb out of the weights on handicap debut at Cheltenham (2m1f, good) last month; wouldn't want the ground to ease too much, but respected otherwise.

7/2

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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3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

12th

17

(12)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Skontonovski

9st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield

16/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

3

(7)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:42 Southwell (AW)

Limmortale

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Overcame a troubled passage when getting up late to win a 1m2f classified at Lingfield on second start for this yard but he just couldn't pick up over the shorter trip at Wolverhampton (about 1m) next time; unraced here but acts on Tapeta and remains of interest with more suitable test.

5/1

3rd

3

(7)

20th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 6

14:42 Southwell (AW)

Limmortale

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Overcame a troubled passage when getting up late to win a 1m2f classified at Lingfield on second start for this yard but he just couldn't pick up over the shorter trip at Wolverhampton (about 1m) next time; unraced here but acts on Tapeta and remains of interest with more suitable test.

5/1

1

(1)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Limmortale

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Built upon encouraging stable debut (over C&D) when winning 1m2f Lingfield classified in refitted cheekpieces on Monday, opening his account at the 18th attempt; has 5lb penalty on this handicap return but still needs to be taken very seriously in current mood.

11/4

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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15

(2)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Royal Tribute

8st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; has deteriorated this year and hard to make a case for from 7lb out of handicap.

25/1

13

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Royal Tribute

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; tailed off in a claimer last week and thoroughly exposed, but had competitive form here through the winter.

10/1

9th

10

(9)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:40 Bellewstown

Royal Tribute

9st 5lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Both wins came over 7f in 2022; went close on AW last December; weak form since then, rated a lowly 36.

50/1

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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10th

9

(1)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Bright Dick

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Luke W Comer

AW winner in 2024, hasn't been seen since decent third in 1m1f Leopardstown handicap in July of that year; wants better ground and best watched after such an absence.

25/1

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

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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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

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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7th

5

(1)

24th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marvellous Lady

9st 9lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Inconsistent filly but she had an excuse when upped to 1m6f last week and that was after a brave win over C&D (classified event) seven days earlier; still unexposed on AW and has possibilities if she can recapture that penultimate form; visor is removed and blinkers are now tried.

4/1

7

(3)

18th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Marvellous Lady

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish filly who advanced her form (in a first-time visor) on just her second run for current yard when landing 9.5f classified event here a week ago; she's a big player under a 5lb penalty with this longer trip also a likely plus.

5/2

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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15th

14

(15)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Swiss Army Officer

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Went close over C&D (soft) in October but this veteran was down the field at Cork on last month's reappearance.

33/1

12th

16

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Swiss Army Officer

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Three career wins include over C&D way back; hasn't won in nearly three years but good second on final start last year at Killarney in October when 8lb out of the weights; hard to assess but on a nice mark and good draw.

10/1

15

(3)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Cork

Swiss Army Officer

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Infrequent winner not in the best of form and he's 8lb out of the weights.

50/1

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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19

(18)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Hes Justagent

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

12-race maiden who hasn't been threatening to put that right over all sorts of trips.

50/1

12

(3)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Hes Justagent

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

Poor maiden who was well behind The Bog Bank at Down Royal three weeks ago.

25/1

11th

11

(3)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Hes Justagent

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

Showed little for two former yards; better effort on debut for this stable when seventh of 18 at Fairyhouse; only one place behind beaten favourite Spirit Of Eagles when a fair sixth at the same venue last Friday.

10/1

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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5

(13)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

17:42 Clonmel

My Minervina

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Aidan Melia

Three-time winner for Jessica Harrington in 2022 with her last win coming off 71; has beaten very few rivals in ten runs since leaving that yard; much reduced mark but hard to fancy.

28/1

13th

4

(14)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

16:55 Bellewstown

My Minervina

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Aidan Melia

Two of three career wins have been over C&D but not since 2022 off 71; off for a year until poor comeback run in May and absent again since; much reduced mark but bad draw.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

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