June 14 / 19.25 Fairyhouse

19.25

Good To Firm

Soil Ireland Turf Management Handicap

  • Prize money: £6669.57
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • 18 runners
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Soil Ireland Turf Management Handicap

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.80
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 2-8421

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Progressive since stepping back up to 1m4f, second at Roscommon before going one better there last time; up 6lb for that and may improve further for the extra two furlongs (dam French Listed winner over 1m7f).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(2)

2nd May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Sixpack

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Won 1m4f/1m6f handicaps in Ireland last summer and consistent form afterwards; left Johnny Murtagh for 52,000gns and has joined another good yard but he was last of 14 at Chelmsford (1m6f; 8-1) two weeks ago on AW debut; headgear (he ran creditably in some on three occasions in Ireland) returns.

7/1

2nd

3

(2)

2nd May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:00 Goodwood

Sixpack

9st 8lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Won 1m4f/1m6f handicaps in Ireland last summer and consistent form afterwards; left Johnny Murtagh for 52,000gns and has joined another good yard but he was last of 14 at Chelmsford (1m6f; 8-1) two weeks ago on AW debut; headgear (he ran creditably in some on three occasions in Ireland) returns.

7/1

14th

9

(8)

18th Apr 2025

Standard

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Sixpack

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: James Owen

Won 1m4f/1m6f handicaps in Ireland last summer and consistent afterwards in defeat; left Johnny Murtagh for 52,000gns and has joined another good yard; could be interesting with Tom Marquand booked.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 606/85

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Useful dual-purpose 8yo missed last year; fair fifth over 1m4f at Leopardstown and filled same spot hurdling since; on a decent mark and Carroll a good booking.
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12

(16)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

The Names Jock

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Four-time Flat winner in former years and also won a maiden hurdle; tailed off on belated chase debut at Tramore eight days ago and recent Flat form leaves question marks now.

28/1

5

30th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:35 Tramore

The Names Jock

11st 12lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Four-time flat winner in former years and also won a maiden hurdle; recent flat-hurdles form leaves question marks now on belated chase debut, market could prove informative.

5/1

5

30th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:35 Tramore

The Names Jock

11st 12lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: John E & Thomas Kiely

Four-time flat winner in former years and also won a maiden hurdle; recent flat-hurdles form leaves question marks now on belated chase debut, market could prove informative.

5/1

15/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 0-7302

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles in 2022 but over three years since he drew on the level; two creditable placed efforts at Leopardstown lately under this ride and should be thereabouts.
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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

14/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 00-065 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer has good record at this venue (back-to-back wins over 1m4f here this time last year) and signs of a revival over 1m2f last month; new trip might just stretch him.
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4th

18

(5)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 40y

15:52 Gowran Park

Out On Friday

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

Gained the eighth win of his career when beating Action Plan at Roscommon two weeks ago; not the most consistent sort, though he achieved back-to-back wins in June 2023; second reserve.

18

(5)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 40y

15:52 Gowran Park

Out On Friday

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

Gained the eighth win of his career when beating Action Plan at Roscommon two weeks ago; not the most consistent sort, though he achieved back-to-back wins in June 2023; second reserve.

Form: 943-14 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Modest strike-rate in both codes but in good form since returning from layoff last month; first Flat win came over 1m5f at Navan and was poorly positioned when fourth in slow-run race at Listowel (second won since).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13

22nd Mar 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 120y

16:30 Navan

Global Export

10st 8lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

in rear

14/1

3rd

5

1st Mar 2025

Heavy

2m 4f 90y

16:20 Navan

Global Export

10st 3lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear, headway from 4 out, in touch with leaders on inner 3 out, went third 2 out, no impression when bad mistake last, kept on

10/1

Form: 02213-

Last run: 265 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Useful handicapper likes decent ground and has won under this rider; stays much farther and had good form over 2m+ last year; off nine months.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

6th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 50y

16:15 Tipperary

Extensio

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: P F O’Donnell

towards rear, good headway 4 out, prominent going easily after 3 out, not fluent 2 out, soon led, clear approaching last, ridden out towards finish

100/30

1st

11

(15)

21st Aug 2024

Good To Firm

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Extensio

8st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: P F O’Donnell

Most success on good ground and won his only start on good to firm; reliable in recent seasons, which included Flat wins over 2m at Clonmel (in fine style) last September and 1m6f at Fairyhouse (non-handicap; smoothly) six weeks ago; this mark gives him more to prove (third at Newmarket last term off 5lb lower) but he needs respect.

9/1

1st

2

(6)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Extensio

9st 7lb

J: Sylvia O’Donnell

T: P F O’Donnell

raced wide, soon held up in rear and in touch with leaders, headway going okay on near side of group 2f out, led and ran on when nudged along from 1f out, comfortably

7/2

Form: 6/31/

Last run: 717 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Smart handicapper over fences but pulled up last twice in that sphere; maiden winner on Flat in 2022; handicap bow after three months off and entitled to come on for this.
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9th

2

(13)

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 182y

19:50 Killarney

Busselton

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

slowly away, towards rear

8/1

9th

2

(13)

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 182y

19:50 Killarney

Busselton

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

slowly away, towards rear

8/1

Form: 046-09

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Useful soft-ground handicapper for Noel Meade, three wins at up to 1m; marked step up in trip for stable debut and best watched.
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14th

10

(11)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:25 Roscommon

Joe Masseria

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: H D McGuigan

All three wins for Noel Meade were on slow ground and could finish only midfield after a break at Cork last month; bit to prove on a few counts.

20/1

14th

10

(11)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:25 Roscommon

Joe Masseria

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: H D McGuigan

All three wins for Noel Meade were on slow ground and could finish only midfield after a break at Cork last month; bit to prove on a few counts.

20/1

7th

17

(9)

19th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 100y

16:20 Cork

Joe Masseria

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: H D McGuigan

Three-time winner including a 7f handicap at this meeting two year's ago on sft-hvy; some decent runs in defeat last year including over this trip; 3lb out of the handicap on return.

18/1

66/1

Form: /50-08

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 12lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Smart dual-purpose horse for Willie Mullins but old-timer has finished in rear both starts for this yard and probably a light of former days.
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10th

5

(9)

8th Aug 2024

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:22 Leopardstown

Whiskey Sour

11st 2lb

J: Mr A Lezama

T: S Wilson

prominent behind clear leader

33/1

10th

3

(13)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:27 Down Royal

Whiskey Sour

10st 0lb

J: Sean Bird

T: S Wilson

midfield

28/1

16th

10

(12)

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:15 Curragh

Whiskey Sour

9st 6lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: S Wilson

Eight career wins but no trace of his best form for some time; not disgraced in a Fairyhouse handicap last time but much more needed.

66/1

10/1

Form: 50/5-1

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Runner-up over hurdles and ran well in 1m6f maiden last year; resolute winner of 1m4f maiden on soft ground at Roscommon; 7lb higher for this handicap debut; headgear fitted.
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11

16th Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 0f 100y

17:48 Kilbeggan

Chemdawg

10st 10lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: Oliver McKiernan

Flat winner on soft ground last year; 0-10 over hurdles but not a forlorn hope judged on Clonmel form; trip is an unknown.

8/1

10/1

Form: 13667-

Last run: 263 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Useful dual-purpose performer and back to form when ready winner over hurdles at Ballinrobe last month; won over 1m5f last term and was third off just 1lb lower at Galway festival.
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2

(16)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 17y

18:45 Roscommon

Herculaneum

10st 1lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Noel C Kelly

Dual-purpose; 1-7 on the Flat; won over hurdles at Ballinrobe in May; below par on last Flat run at Fairyhouse; his flat win came off 64 at Down Royal (1m5f, good) and is 15lb higher here; handles testing ground but may need some respite from the handicapper.

25/1

6th

9

4th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Herculaneum

11st 9lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Noel C Kelly

Consistency rewarded with a defeat of 15 rivals over 2m at Ballinrobe in May but after looking threatening to a point he faded into a remote fourth at Sligo (2m1f, good to yielding); remains on the same career-high mark.

25/1

4th

2

7th Jul 2024

Good

2m 1f 80y

15:05 Sligo

Herculaneum

11st 8lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Noel C Kelly

Down the field in 1m6f handicap at Fairyhouse last time; much better judged on consistent handicap hurdle form that culminated in a Ballinrobe win in May; two wins and three places from his last six runs over hurdles; 8lb higher than for his most recent win.

9/2

20/1

Form: 4603/0

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Maiden under both codes, placed twice from six starts on the level and runner-up over hurdles last year; would have needed 1m2f Cork comeback where he dropped away to finish in rear; first try over this far with cheekpieces added.
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12th

6

25th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:35 Wexford

Nemean

11st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Maiden posted his best run over hurdles when runner-up in a C&D handicap last year; best run since when fifth in blinkers at Cork last time; can be involved.

9/1

5th

8

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:40 Cork

Nemean

11st 9lb

J: Daniel King

T: Mrs C O’Leary

midfield

14/1

12th

9

(1)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

19:25 Fairyhouse

Nemean

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Mrs C O’Leary

towards rear

20/1

13th
19 (21)
Rushford

Form: /600-8 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
First reserve; won over this trip in Britain in 2022 and best effort for current yard when fifth over hurdles at Tramore a fortnight ago.
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18

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

17:05 Cork

Rushford

11st 1lb

T: Thomas R Hughes

Second reserve; two-time Flat winner is 0-6 over hurdles; looked like he didn't get home when trying to make all on last start over hurdles in a handicap at Tramore (2m, yielding); difficult to make a solid case for.

16/1

Form: 89516-

Last run: 344 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Fast ground 1m4f winner at Beverley a year ago for Charlie Johnston but off since July so likely to need the run.
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9

(15)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Dubai Leader

9st 12lb

J: Ms L Dowdall

T: Donal Kinsella

Won three for the Johnstons in Britain, two on quick turf at 1m2f-1m4f; best run for this yard here over 1m7f (good) for this rider last July; poor since and never in contention on seasonal reappearance at Cork (1m, good); this trip more suitable and 3lb below last win but others look more likely.

50/1

9

(15)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Dubai Leader

9st 12lb

J: Ms L Dowdall

T: Donal Kinsella

Won three for the Johnstons in Britain, two on quick turf at 1m2f-1m4f; best run for this yard here over 1m7f (good) for this rider last July; poor since and never in contention on seasonal reappearance at Cork (1m, good); this trip more suitable and 3lb below last win but others look more likely.

50/1

11th

4

(9)

6th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:08 Cork

Dubai Leader

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Donal Kinsella

Won three races at up to 1m4f in Britain for the Johnstons; one of four runs for this yard was encouraging and there have been excuses the last twice on account of the draw and ground; off since August but not without hope.

33/1

15th
12 (17)
Dunvegan

14/1

Form: 93/0/8

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Grand dual-purpose veteran loves it here (four wins under NH rules) and better for Killarney run which was second start after a year off; maiden in this discipline but had solid staying handicap form a few years ago; pushing on now and rain would be a big help.
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16th

7

31st Jul 2024

Good

2m 6f 111y

19:10 Galway

Dunvegan

11st 2lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: P A Fahy

towards rear

50/1

15th

12

(17)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

19:25 Fairyhouse

Dunvegan

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: P A Fahy

in touch with leaders

14/1

16th
16 (6)
Rumi

14/1

Form: 040/19 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Came back from injury and nearly a year off to win over this trip at Gowran; held over hurdles and on the Flat since.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

1

(4)

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:57 Navan

Rumi

10st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: E J O’Grady

1m5f winner at Gowran in April off 1lb lower; however, well beaten back on the Flat 16 days ago (1m6f) after two runs over fences; others might be too quick at this trip even if returning to form.

16/1

14th

8

(8)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 55y

17:25 Listowel

Rumi

9st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: E J O’Grady

in touch with leaders

25/1

7th

10

24th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:58 Wexford

Rumi

11st 12lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: E J O’Grady

Hurdle winner won on the Flat at Gowran in April; fell on chasing debut last year and was beaten a long way in another beginners' chase over 2m3f here last time.

28/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 060-81 CD

Last run: 112 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Useful dual-purpose 9yo has won three on the Flat including over C&D and when blinkered on AW in the spring; never going over hurdles at Haydock last time; blinkers back on but tongue-tie left off for first time since 3yo days which has to be a red flag.
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5th

3

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Nibiru

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Ex-Irish veteran who scored here (2m) last month on second Flat start for new yard, taking AW record to 3-14; may remain competitive, having gone back up just 1lb.

13/2

5th

3

(2)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 4

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Nibiru

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 2f out, switched right when rallying inside final 110yds, kept on

13/2

1st

1

(1)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 4

15:27 Southwell (AW)

Nibiru

10st 3lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Jack Jones

Won a claimer at Dundalk (10.6f) in October and he stayed on well for fourth here (1m6f) on his stable debut the following month; has each-way claims on that form but this 9yo is not easy to predict and was well held back over hurdles last time; risks attached.

14/1

Form: 705-

Last run: 326 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Ran okay in maidens for John O'Donoghue last year; showed little over hurdles during the winter and entitled to come for this first outing of the year; handicap debut.
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7

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:05 Listowel

Golden Reel

11st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Showed some ability on the Flat in 2023; nothing at huge odds in three maiden hurdle runs later that year and poor run no the Flat on sole start for Conor O'Dwyer in 2024; another new yard and has plenty to prove.

66/1

7

31st May 2025

Good

2m 4f 80y

15:05 Listowel

Golden Reel

11st 12lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Patrick Joseph Hayes

Showed some ability on the Flat in 2023; nothing at huge odds in three maiden hurdle runs later that year and poor run no the Flat on sole start for Conor O'Dwyer in 2024; another new yard and has plenty to prove.

66/1

18th

17

(10)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

19:25 Fairyhouse

Golden Reel

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Conor O’Dwyer

midfield

20/1

Non-runners

Make Good, Sceptred Isle, Influential Lady

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Payout
Exacta €72.40
Straight Forecast €50.88
Tricast €267.24
Trifecta €271.40

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Herculaneum

SPOTLIGHT:

Sixpack

The Irish Sun:

Global Export

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Bold Approach

POSTDATA:

Herculaneum