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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 1 (1) |
18th May 2026 Good 1m 2f 63y |
10st 3lb |
No success since back-to-back wins at the Curragh in 2024; no impact in three runs last season; mid-field on reappearance at Limerick; stable's form is a positive. |
12/1 |
|
9th 9 (11) |
25th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 1m 0f 50y |
9st 8lb |
Has come up dry since back-to-back wins at the Curragh in 2024; no impact in three runs last season; hood now reached for; sliding mark and stable form the main positives but likely best watched on seasonal reappearance. |
22/1 |
|
4th 1 (3) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Won first two starts for this yard here early last season, notably handicap over this trip; well held in good-class handicaps afterwards and two runs this term (having been gelded) in June were way below his best; back from a break but has run well fresh and handles testing conditions but hard to be confident in him running to this (reduced) mark. |
4/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 9 (10) |
4th Jun 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y Class 5 |
9st 0lb |
Left Ireland for 15,000euros and a 15-race maiden, though very nearly put that right on the AW (1m) in October; has turf form as well; could be interesting on stable debut should market vibes be at all posititive. |
6/1 |
|
2nd 9 (12) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 7lb |
No wins in 14 but has been competitive more than once at the Curragh this year and she ran second over 1m2f here in July; perhaps better at this trip. |
12/1 |
|
2nd 9 (12) |
29th Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 7lb |
No wins in 14 but has been competitive more than once at the Curragh this year and she ran second over 1m2f here in July; perhaps better at this trip. |
12/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (3) |
22nd Apr 2026 Soft To Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
No success since Cork (7f, heavy) in March 2024; continues to drop in the ratings, and is now 20lb lower than his winning mark; two runs this term not exactly persuasive; a top apprentice booked. |
12/1 |
|
6th 13 (10) |
11th Apr 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 205y |
8st 13lb |
No success since winning well at Cork (7f, heavy) in March 2024; shaped well at Down Royal last May and 6f was too sharp on first run back at Navan last month; on a dangerous mark if rediscovers best with blinkers back on. |
10/1 |
|
8th 5 (10) |
30th Mar 2026 Heavy 0m 5f 180y |
9st 12lb |
Won well over 7f on heavy ground at Cork at the start of the 2024 season; has never managed to replicate that form; now 16lb below his winning mark; possible chance if the addition of cheekpieces makes a difference. |
8/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 10 (2) |
24th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Won a 7f handicap here last year, also won at Dundalk in February; not the most consistent and finished behind Highbury See See; closely matched with Navagio. |
12/1 |
|
7th 9 (4) |
11th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 111y |
9st 10lb |
Won a Curragh handicap (7f, good) last season off 8lb lower and added a Dundalk handicap (1m) in February; off since a below par AW run in March; career best needed off this mark. |
14/1 |
|
9th 5 (6) |
20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y |
9st 9lb |
3-30 overall but impressive on AW (2-5); 1.75l behind Ocean Manifest (1m) in January but kept on well to win next time, with Ocean Manifest behind; up 5lb but scope for more improvement on this surface. |
5/1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (5) |
28th May 2026 Good 1m 1f 210y |
9st 11lb |
Four AW wins, sole turf win came at Leopardstown (7f); late headway into midfield on recent yard debut at latter venue, remains unproven over this far. |
14/1 |
|
7th 3 (5) |
15th May 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Four AW wins; signs of a return to form at Dundalk last time; his record on turf is not very convincing (1-16), though his single success came at this venue in 2024. |
16/1 |
|
4th 5 (6) |
13th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y |
9st 10lb |
Reeled off a 1m hat-trick here last winter, weak form on last five visits; plenty to prove and faces a stiff task against a pair of higher-rated rivals. |
4/1 |
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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