16.50
Good To FirmFinlay Volvo Handicap
- Prize money: £12826.09
- 0m 7f 0y
- 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Mostly cloudy
5/1 (Won)
- Win: £5.00
- Place: £1.80
Form: 2445-1 C
Last run: 34 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 10 (14) |
15th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
8st 12lb |
Has come up dry since winning back-to-back races at the Curragh on first two starts for this stable in 2024; positive signs at Roscommon in cheekpieces on latest and now tries a visor for his AW debut; on a dangerous mark if taking to this surface. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 4 (4) |
30th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 63y |
9st 13lb |
Regressive since back-to-back wins at the Curragh early in the 2024 season; no impact in three runs last year; mid-field on reappearance at Limerick; well beaten over C&D last time; first time with cheekpieces |
12/1 |
8/1
- Place: £3.40
Form: 5052-1
Last run: 43 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 87
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (9) |
5th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 60y |
9st 10lb |
Front-runner won over C&D last summer off 89; two runs this term way below best however so bit to prove now although handicapper giving him a chance and a return to forcing tactics could see improvement. |
14/1 |
|
3rd 4 (9) |
5th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 60y |
9st 10lb |
Front-runner won over C&D last summer off 89; two runs this term way below best however so bit to prove now although handicapper giving him a chance and a return to forcing tactics could see improvement. |
14/1 |
|
18th 1 (12) |
24th May 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Front-runner was second over C&D on this card last year off 87; won good Leopardstown handicap (7f, good) last July off this mark; had excuses for below-par effort at Chester on return when caught wide from high draw; contender; hooded. |
11/1 |
14/1
- Place: £6.30
Form: 2657-5
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 92
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (4) |
18th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Won a 5f maiden for Paddy Twomey last year; regressive while running well at times for this yard this year; one of better efforts at Cork last time; AW debut (dam won on AW) and can't be ruled out. |
11/2 |
|
5th 4 (8) |
1st Oct 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 9lb |
midfield, headway and in touch with leaders against far rail under 2f out, kept on final 110yds, lost fourth post |
16/1 |
|
25th 19 (23) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 8lb |
raced near side, midfield |
40/1 |
10/1
Form: 335-1
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 1lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 83
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 2 (4) |
5th Oct 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 10lb |
midfield, headway inside final furlong, soon switched left, ran on and went third inside final 110yds, no match for first two |
5/1 |
5/1
Form: 3-12
Last run: 85 days
W: 9st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 93
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 6 (10) |
22nd Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 1f 212y Class 2 |
9st 1lb |
5l winner of a Dundalk maiden (1m, AW) in February on second start and good second of three in a conditions event over that same C&D in March; 8-1, creditable fifth of 13 at the Curragh (7f, good) on handicap/turf debut nearly three months later, front rank long way, which he needs to improve on markedly but he's an appealing prospect for 1m2f. |
16/1 |
|
5th 3 (6) |
25th May 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Was a 5l Dundalk maiden winner over 1m on second start there and ran a fine race again there next time over the same trip; travels strongly in his races so the drop back to this trip should suit; of interest. |
5/1 |
|
5th 3 (6) |
25th May 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
9st 11lb |
Was a 5l Dundalk maiden winner over 1m on second start there and ran a fine race again there next time over the same trip; travels strongly in his races so the drop back to this trip should suit; of interest. |
5/1 |
25/1
Form: 76-3
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 7 (9) |
31st Aug 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 14y Class 2 |
8st 9lb |
Sole win in 19 starts came over 7f here (good to firm) last month; finished behind three of these over C&D (good to firm) last time and no obvious reason why the placings should be reversed. |
16/1 |
|
5th 5 (5) |
6th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 14y Class 4 |
9st 2lb |
Third run for this yard when belatedly off the mark over 7f here 13 days ago; that was a Class 6 so likely to need more, though Millie Wonnacott's claim takes away 5lb of the 6lb rise. |
15/2 |
|
1st 2 (2) |
24th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 16y Class 6 |
9st 6lb |
Placed several times over further in Ireland, but twice out of the frame since returning for this yard last month and is now 0-17; little appeal. |
20/1 |
22/1
Form: 340-19 D
Last run: 34 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (3) |
12th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 0lb |
Ex-Irish 5yo who gained sole career win in spring 2024; down the field on both starts for new stable in June, the latter over C&D, and needs to turn things around; blinkers removed; tongue-tie added. |
12/1 |
|
8th 5 (11) |
23rd Jun 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y Class 6 |
9st 3lb |
Only win came in March 2024 when trained in Ireland; has lost his way this year and finished last on stable debut despite going off favourite. |
20/1 |
|
9th 7 (9) |
6th Jun 2026 Good To Soft 1m 0f 14y Class 6 |
9st 1lb |
Sole success came in March 2024 when trained by Kieran Cotter in Ireland; has lost his way this year and makes his British/stable debut; probably best watched for now. |
6/1 |
12/1
Form: 659-33
Last run: 15 days
W: 8st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13 (13) |
29th Jul 2025 Yielding 1m 0f 123y |
8st 11lb |
Reeled off a hat-trick last summer at around 1m and better again when second in C&D conditions event in September; two poor runs this term however so hard to be confident in and wants easier ground. |
20/1 |
22/1
Form: 71-936 D
Last run: 6 days
W: 8st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 11 |
29th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 4f 0y |
12st 1lb |
Three Flat wins over shorter; ran well enough over C&D last time; has a bit to find today. |
14/1 |
|
6th 12 (3) |
22nd Aug 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Course winner off this mark last year over 7f; zero luck in running when a close sixth over 1m here on latest; yet to run over this far a trip but her dam was a 1m4f winner so decent prospects of staying the trip; big chance if she does. |
7/2 |
|
6th 2 (7) |
16th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Two wins on AW, 1-30 turf record is a negative; respectable form lately; not a lost cause judged on her fourth in a 20-runner C&D event and same placing at Gowran nine days ago. |
7/1 |
8/1
Form: 67747- C
Last run: 259 days
W: 9st 12lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 94
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (1) |
23rd Aug 2024 Good 1m 0f 30y |
9st 11lb |
Highly tried at two after winning a maiden on debut; last three runs have been in small-field conditions races over 7f; needs to raise his game in first-time cheekpieces. |
7/2 |
|
4th 6 (3) |
24th Jul 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Highly tried at two; bang there the last twice in 7f events, though couldn't make the most of an easy lead here last time when reeled in by one who was rated 79 at the time; likely to need more here. |
6/1 |
9/1
Form: 344-13
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 10lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
16th 12 (16) |
4th May 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Second over C&D on heavy three starts ago, 1-29 record is a negative, placed ten times; visor replaces the usual blinkers. |
12/1 |
|
9th 16 (12) |
3rd Apr 2026 Soft 0m 6f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Won 6f Naas handicap off 1lb higher in April 2024; best form last season was on seasonal debut when third over C&D off 78; went close on C&D return last month and fair effort after a slow start at Naas 12 days ago; player despite being 5lb wrong. |
14/1 |
|
5th 12 (15) |
22nd Mar 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 5f 205y |
9st 6lb |
C&D winner two years ago; best form last season was on seasonal debut and in the latter part of the campaign; big chance following last Sunday's cliamer-ridden Curragh second, 1 1/4l ahead of Mickey The Steel. |
4/1 |
5/1
Form: 817-
Last run: 232 days
W: 9st 9lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 91
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 2 (1) |
20th Jun 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
raced in second, outpaced when ridden under 2f out, ran on towards finish, just held |
8/1 |
|
5th 5 (1) |
7th Jun 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Cork maiden winner last year on good ground; too keen on last month's comeback run in Curragh handicap; still time to improve but needs to. |
11/2 |
|
12th 5 (12) |
25th May 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Won a 6f (good) Cork maiden last year on second start and was unlucky in-running in a Dundalk Listed race over 7f, getting no daylight until late on; could have more to give and interesting. |
5/1 |
14/1
Form: 8-1340
Last run: 14 days
W: 8st 11lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
5th 3 (7) |
2nd Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 20y |
10st 1lb |
Four-time AW winner and 1-22 on turf; second of 16 at Gowran last time (good to firm; has form on slower) and didn't quite see out the extended 1m1f; considered. |
5/1 |
|
2nd 3 (1) |
12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 100y |
10st 0lb |
Four AW wins; 1-21 on turf; fair fifth at Leopardstown in June but down the field at Naas three weeks ago; stable had a Curgah winner last weekend. |
8/1 |
Non-runners
Matter Of Fact
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €79.60 |
| Straight Forecast | €72.41 |
| Tricast | €1088.87 |
| Trifecta | €823.80 |
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