June 21 / 18.30 Down Royal

18.30

Good To Firm

G Dunlop Electrical Handicap

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 12 runners
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G Dunlop Electrical Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

1st
2 (10)
Keke

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 17-531 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Unlucky in a Naas handicap and showed a real burst of late speed after a slow start to beat Eruption at Navan two weeks ago; 6lb rise looks fair and should go close once more.
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4th

1

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Keke

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

7f and Cork not really his bag, so not a bad effort at all when beaten less than 2l in Listed company last time; previous fourth of 20 in British-dominated Scurry handicap was creditable too, and will have every chance if he gets the right set-up.

6/1

4th

2

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:35 Cork

Keke

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Has recorded six of his eight wins over 5f, including last year's Rockingham Handicap; twice successful at 6f; now attempting this trip for the first time; has run well in Listed sprints this term and won a Naas conditions event before a creditable fourth of 20 in the Scurry Handicap at the Curragh.

7/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 062314 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
In good form throughout this season; pounced late to win a soft ground handicap at Tipperary; challenge faded late when a close fourth to Keke, Eruption and Realtin Fantasy at Navan; should go well.
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14th

3

(3)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:38 Navan

Cuban Grey

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick J McKenna

Specialist at this distance, seven-time winner, the latest at Dundalk in May; has been kept busy since then; third at the Curragh on his most recent turf outing, a neck in front of the progressive Prairie Girl

10/1

5th

8

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Cuban Grey

8st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Admirable sort whose seven wins include twice here over 5f, notably 0.5l defeat of Collective Power in April; arrives here on the back of two good runs over 5f at the Curragh but remains vulnerable at this trip.

10/1

Form: 610-83 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Improved on her previous effort when narrowly touched off by Keke and Eruption at Navan (Cuban Grey fourth); will be well suited by this faster five and no surprise if she went very close.
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9th

11

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:44 Bellewstown

Realtin Fantasy

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: W P Browne

Record of 2-53; hit and miss last year during a winless campaign; lengthy absence to overcome.

33/1

9

(17)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Realtin Fantasy

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: W P Browne

C&D winner off 6lb higher in November 2023; couple of good runs this year but was well behind a few of these over C&D on latest; well-treated but needs to rediscover best.

20/1

Form: 689397 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Most recent victory came at Dundalk in January; mixed form since and while he has a chance at his best, others have more convincing claims.
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13

(7)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Havana Notion

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John James Feane

Minor signs of a revival of late but only 3-42 and not ideal being 7lb out of the weights.

20/1

9

(6)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Havana Notion

9st 4lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: John James Feane

Both turf wins have been at Tipperary though ran well over C&D last summer; showed more than he has been of late back at Tipperary latest although has a bit to find with a couple of these on that form.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form: 578325

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Just the one win to his credit; came back to form with narrow defeats in 61/2f handicaps at Limerick and the Curragh; could be interesting over this fast five but others look more likely.
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2nd

6

(11)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rathbranchurch

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

prominent throughout, led inside final 110yds, headed post

5/1

6

(11)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rathbranchurch

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Last win came at Bellewstown (5f, good) last July off 74; tough sort was a beaten favourite when seventh over C&D on his return; hasn't looked like a winner in waiting in two starts since but is well treated now.

5/1

6th

5

(9)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:25 Bellewstown

Rathbranchurch

9st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

C&D winner off 74 last July on good; 6lb lower now; course form figures of 32103; tough sort was a beaten favourite at the Curragh on return and was again strong in the betting when poor at Naas a week later; should improve on quicker ground.

11/2

Form: 0-3122 D BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
In fine form this season, winning a Sligo claimer and runner-up last twice in handicaps, including when nabbed late by Keke at Navan; up 14lb since the start of the season but likely to be a contender once more.
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18

(16)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Eruption

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner; has failed to make the frame in seven outings this year; one of her better displays when sixth of 12 behind Art Of Unity at Bellewstown early in the month; down the field over C&D a fortnight ago; up against it.

20/1

13

(15)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Eruption

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner has failed to make the frame in six outings this year; one of her better displays when sixth of 12 at Bellewstown last week.

14/1

50/1

Form: 070-90 D

Last run: 91 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Winner in Britain but little form to speak of in Ireland; makes little appeal; 6lb wrong.
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12th

9

(15)

19th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Astral Beat

9st 0lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Lee Smyth

towards rear

10/1

7th

12

(6)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:30 Down Royal

Astral Beat

8st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Lee Smyth

towards rear but in touch with leaders, switched left from 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish

50/1

12th

7

(12)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Astral Beat

9st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Lee Smyth

Has struggled to find any real form since returning last summer; visor tried here but hard to recommend.

50/1

Form: 9-0003 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Little to recommend for a while before running on to finish third in a 6f Fairyhouse handicap last month; down another 1lb and a case can be made but one or two others look more likely.
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8th

11

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Spirit Of Eagles

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Dowling

Beaten off 59 in handicaps on last three starts but did win her last start in claiming company at Fairyhouse in May (6f, good); this is a better race and a bit to find on the figures.

18/1

6th

4

(11)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Spirit Of Eagles

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Thomas Dowling

C&D winner in 2023 won for the second time in a 6f Fairyhouse claimer in May; raised 19lb for that win but has been solid in defeat since including over C&D; got no run at Fairyhouse last time; a player.

8/1

8th

11

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Spirit Of Eagles

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Dowling

Bridged a gap of almost three years between wins when landing a C&D claimer (good) in May; did well to take a 2l third of eight at Down Royal (5f, soft) last time after being raised 19lb for her claimer win; in great form and she has a chance if it continues.

8/1

Form: 13-501 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a polytrack maiden in cheekpieces in October and put a below par effort at the Curragh behind him when winning a Cork handicap a week ago; up 6lb for that but comes here in form and is unlikely to be far away.
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7th

12

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:38 Navan

Bold Optimist

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Three wins to his name from 22 starts; solid back-to-back placed efforts over 5f at Naas and the Curragh before finishing down the field over 6f on latest; blinkered for the first time.

10/1

11th

4

(21)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Bold Optimist

9st 13lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Two-time winner has posted solid back-to-back efforts over 5f at Naas and here last week (short head behind Soulful Diva); return to 6f looks a plus and place claims at least again off unchanged mark.

13/2

3rd

4

(2)

16th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Bold Optimist

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Two-time turf winner in 2024, including over C&D; good AW run last winter and fine return from over three months' absence when second at Naas last month off reduced mark (third has won since); definite player.

9/2

8/1

Form: 5-376

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Contested her first handicap at Navan last month and came home well when beaten two lengths behind Keke and a number of others; could improve over an extra furlong but well worth another go over five.
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1st

9

(6)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Marble Angel

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: A Oliver

Back-to-back 1m winner here before she was turned over in her hat-trick bid last month, possibly finding the run coming too soon just seven days on; has speed and drop to 7f probably fine; may bounce back.

4/1

25/1

Form: 62004- D

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
100-1 winner of a Tipperary maiden two years ago; decent fourth in a Dundalk handicap in December when last seen but others preferred.
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5th

12

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:25 Roscommon

Tamazu

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Fergal Birrane

Won 5f maiden at 100-1 back in 2022, but lightly raced and modest form in recent seasons.

33/1

3

(13)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Laytown

Tamazu

10st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Fergal Birrane

Maiden winner on good ground at Tipperary in 2022, placed off a 22lb higher mark than this here in 2023; not entirely ruled out because of that; lacks a recent run.

14/1

13th

3

(3)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tamazu

9st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Fergal Birrane

prominent, weakened 1f out

16/1

33/1

Form: 57/06-

Last run: 384 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Dual winner for Archie Watson in 2022; not seen since mid-division in a 61/2f Listowel handicap a year ago; best watched.
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10th

1

(16)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Fly To Glory

10st 0lb

J: Rian Lane

T: Terence O’Brien

Five-time winner on AW at 6f/7f; last seen around this time last year when landing a 6f claimer for Pat Murphy; makes stable debut and he's a big player if ready to rock after almost a year off; wide draw a negative.

8/1

1st

7

(5)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:50 Dundalk (AW)

Fly To Glory

9st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time winner on AW, including handicaps over 7f here in December and C&D in January; returns for another shot at a claiming race after finishing fourth over 7f four weeks ago; closely matched with Devil's Angel.

7/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €18.00
Straight Forecast €21.95

Selections

POSTDATA:

Keke

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Marble Angel

TOPSPEED:

Tamazu

SPOTLIGHT:

Realtin Fantasy

The Irish Sun:

Keke