May 17 / 20.15 Leopardstown

20.15

Good To Yielding

Women’s Irish Network For Racing Lady Riders Handicap

  • Prize money: £10773.91
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Women’s Irish Network For Racing Lady Riders Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 4141-

Last run: 168 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Good horse from a very capable yard and heading for the Ascot Stakes over a mile further; dropping back from 2m AW win and the ground will suit; market will guide but maybe they'd like to go up a few pounds to make sure of his place in the line-up next month (mark of 92 got in last year).
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(3)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:25 Curragh

A Piece Of Heaven

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent on inner, bit short of room on inner over 3f out, went third over 2f out, went second inside final furlong, ran on well towards finish

10/1

3rd

1

(6)

17th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

A Piece Of Heaven

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Three-time winner for Barry Fitzgerald; didn't quite get home over this trip on his stable debut at Royal Ascot; capable of better but others preferred on his debut in Group company.

10/1

7th

7

(18)

18th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 34y

Class 2

18:15 Ascot

A Piece Of Heaven

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Lightly raced 6yo who easily made all at Dundalk (2m, AW) last December and did likewise at Leopardstown (1m4f, good) last month on final run for Barry Fitzgerald (has changed hands since); unraced on fast ground; repeating those tactics from his wide draw might be tricky on stable debut, but he's clearly thriving and it remains to be seen where his limitations lie.

9/2

5/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 085-52 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Has been in good form over hurdles and should have won (not clear run) at Sligo last time; stays this far and goes on any ground; capable English apprentice rides.
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3rd

3

5th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:25 Fairyhouse

Whimsy

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Anthony McCann

prominent, pressed leader before 2nd, led before 4th

5/1

3rd

3

5th Feb 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:25 Fairyhouse

Whimsy

11st 7lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Anthony McCann

prominent, pressed leader before 2nd, led before 4th

5/1

25/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 9600-7 C

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner has also won over hurdles; hard to fancy on recent efforts despite declining mark.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

19

(21)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Bold Approach

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

prominent, went second after 3f, led 5f out, headed under 2f out, weakened final furlong

20/1

4th

11

(2)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 55y

17:25 Listowel

Bold Approach

9st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

dwelt start, soon led on inner

16/1

Form: 13162- D

Last run: 219 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Three wins over this trip for Ed Walker and goes on any ground; bought for 40,000gns in the autumn and yard has done brilliantly with similar purchases; tongue-tie fitted for first start in seven months.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

8

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 15y

13:20 Punchestown

Reina Del Mar

10st 11lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Three-time Flat winner who made a highly encouraging start to life over hurdles when runner-up in a Cork maiden last month but lost all chance when sprawling badly at the last at Thurles; upped in grade here so more required.

16/1

8th

8

10th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 15y

13:20 Punchestown

Reina Del Mar

10st 11lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Three-time Flat winner who made a highly encouraging start to life over hurdles when runner-up in a Cork maiden last month but lost all chance when sprawling badly at the last at Thurles; upped in grade here so more required.

16/1

5th

3

21st Nov 2024

Good

2m 6f 195y

14:05 Thurles

Reina Del Mar

11st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

raced in third, headway 6th, went second after 2 out, 2 lengths down when sprawled on landing last, not recover

5/2

Form: 1606/8 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Grand dual-purpose horse who won this two years ago off 5lb higher mark; lightly raced since and entitled to have needed his mildly encouraging comeback here after 19 months off.
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21th

23

(5)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

The Names Jock

8st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

midfield

12/1

Form: 31120/ D

Last run: 617 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Maiden hurdle winner at Naas in February on yard debut; finished 8l behind stablemate Anotherway at Punchestown; dual Flat winner (1m3f/1m4f) in France and tricky one for our marksman to assess.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

2

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Tounsivator

11st 11lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: W P Mullins

in touch with leaders, midfield before 4th

12/1

7th

2

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Tounsivator

11st 11lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: W P Mullins

One of seven for Willie Mullins; sprang a surprise when winning the Grade 2 Royal Bond at Fairyhouse, staying on best; was raised 6lb for that and didn't cut much ice returned to handicap company here at Xmas, though the 2m4f trip may have stretched him that day; not discounted dropped back in distance.

12/1

9th

2

29th Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Tounsivator

11st 7lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

prominent

11/2

Form: 20310- D

Last run: 194 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over this trip last year for Jessica Harrington; only okay form over hurdles for new yard and others preferred; blinkers tried.
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13

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 92y

14:30 Punchestown

Queen Of Seduction

11st 5lb

J: Miss A Hourigan

T: G T Hourigan

held up in rear, steady headway after 5th, midfield 6th

40/1

13

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 3f 92y

14:30 Punchestown

Queen Of Seduction

11st 5lb

J: Miss A Hourigan

T: G T Hourigan

held up in rear, steady headway after 5th, midfield 6th

40/1

17th

9

(8)

15th Jun 2024

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 3

13:50 York

Queen Of Seduction

9st 12lb

J: Miss Alexandra Hourigan

T: G T Hourigan

Dual winner over about 1m4f in her time with Jessica Harrington but well beaten in her three races (one over hurdles) for current yard; cheekpieces (worn more often) return instead of the recent blinkers; needs to be at her best.

33/1

Form: 9851-

Last run: 322 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Classic-winning trainer makes a welcome return to the ranks; Justify 4yo won 1m2f Curragh maiden for Aidan O'Brien on Derby weekend and runner-up is now rated 87 after winning here lately; mark looks good but long time off and up in trip; gelded.
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Verdict Starting price

13th

12

(3)

27th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 110y

19:45 Bellewstown

The Black Tiger

10st 13lb

J: Ms Hannah Smullen

T: Ms F M Crowley

Won a 1m2f Curragh maiden for Aidan O'Brien last year but hasn't been at that level in three starts for this yard this term; this is a big step-up in trip.

16/1

11th

3

(9)

27th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

The Black Tiger

10st 0lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Ms F M Crowley

midfield, lost position over 2f out, no extra from 1f out

40/1

16/1

Form: 1200-0

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner, including the valuable amateur handicap at Galway last year, following up over hurdles later in the week; nothing since and this is just another step on the road back to Ballybrit so others preferred.
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2

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 184y

17:35 Gowran Park

Teed Up

10st 4lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Emmet Mullins

Dual-purpose; four-time winner on the Flat; badly out of form in both codes this year; beaten 16l when last at Killarney on latest start (1m4f, good); will appreciate the return to a softer surface but needs a revival.

10/1

9th

6

(5)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Teed Up

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Emmet Mullins

Six-time winner, four on the Flat, but has really struggled to find his best form this season on the Flat or over hurdles; down to his lowest mark since winning at Galway last year but others preferred.

12/1

10th

1

(11)

27th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 110y

19:45 Bellewstown

Teed Up

12st 2lb

J: Mr F J Gillen

T: Emmet Mullins

Useful dual-purpose sort but has been well below best in both codes lately and has to return to his form of last year.

10/1

Form: 21369/ D

Last run: 640 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Just got overhauled late on in Punchestown novice hurdle having been faller when contending in Grade 2 previous start; maiden winner over this trip for Freddy Head and could be on a good mark.
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14th

3

27th Sep 2024

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Listowel

Anotherway

11st 8lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

No wins since his maiden hurdle success at Punchestown in January; not far behind Eagle Fang at the Punchestown festival but has struggled either side of that run, although may have done too much early in the Galway Hurdle last time.

16/1

13th

7

1st Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 11y

17:05 Galway

Anotherway

10st 11lb

J: Danny Mullins

T: W P Mullins

Maiden hurdle winner for whom jumping has not always been his main asset; well beaten when favourite for a Leopardstown Flat handicap in May; represents last year's winning owner-trainer combination.

10/1

10th

4

(7)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Leopardstown

Anotherway

10st 0lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: W P Mullins

midfield

4/1

50/1

Form: 8300-0

Last run: 60 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Juvenile winner for Godolphin but nothing, Flat or hurdles, for current yard; blinkers added.
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1

14th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Fairyhouse

High Honour

12st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Donal Kinsella

Off the mark with a Sligo handicap hurdle win but tailed off twice since; poor Flat run latest and vulnerable at present.

33/1

12th

1

14th Dec 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:12 Fairyhouse

High Honour

12st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Donal Kinsella

Off the mark with a Sligo handicap hurdle win but tailed off twice since; poor Flat run latest and vulnerable at present.

33/1

12th

8

(10)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

15:25 Curragh

High Honour

11st 0lb

J: Ms L Dowdall

T: Donal Kinsella

towards rear

25/1

Non-runners

Firstman

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €25.70
Straight Forecast €23.30
Tricast €146.02
Trifecta €160.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Teed Up

The Irish Sun:

Anotherway

TOPSPEED:

Reina Del Mar

SPOTLIGHT:

The Names Jock

POSTDATA:

Teed Up