June 22 / 14.05 Down Royal

14.05

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 1m 2f 75y
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £29.90
  • Place: £4.80

Form: 29-000

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
A narrowly beaten runner-up in two AW nurseries last winter over 7f and 1m; no sign of similar form in three starts this term; questions to answer.
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10th

1

(8)

15th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 73y

20:25 Killarney

Dream Ticket

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

took keen hold, midfield

6/1

5th

1

(5)

6th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 84y

17:40 Naas

Dream Ticket

10st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W McCreery

Runner-up in pair of AW nurseries; moderate form this term until step up to this trip did the trick at Down Royal; 5lb higher.

11/2

1st

8

(4)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 75y

14:05 Down Royal

Dream Ticket

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W McCreery

prominent on inner early, lost ground when short of room and dropped to midfield after 1f, headway when switched left 3f out, keeping on when ridden on near side of group 1f out, led towards finish, pushed out

8/1

OUR TIP

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 559

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Best of his three qualifying runs was on heavy ground; may improve with blinkers fitted and 10lb claimed on handicap debut.
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3

14th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

Class 5

19:40 Fontwell

Model Approach

11st 1lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Beaten a combined 70l in two soft-ground starts over fences but he won his third hurdle race when picking up a 12-runner Ffos Las handicap (2m, good) off this mark nine days ago; 5lb well in on handicap marks if he can transfer that form to chasing and there should be no ground excuses this time.

3/1

1st

11

5th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:48 Ffos Las

Model Approach

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Mrs C Williams

Well treated if going back far enough but achieved little for current yard, over hurdles and fences; finished last of three on final run.

25/1

3rd

3

2nd Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 7f 182y

Class 5

14:15 Southwell

Model Approach

11st 2lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Evan Williams

Well treated on best hurdles form but his record for current yard leaves a lot to be desired; switch to fences made no difference last time; the weakest contender.

8/1

20/1

  • Place: £7.90

Form: 5800

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Three undistinguished maiden outings in quick succession in the second half of last month; no better when a big price at Limerick in his first handicap.
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12

(16)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Dancing Steve

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins have come on turf but plenty of solid AW runs in defeat; however, has been poor the last twice and needs to get back to his best.

22/1

13th

2

(17)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:54 Down Royal

Dancing Steve

9st 13lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Adrian McGuinness

C&D second in June before winning at Navan off 64, didn't count over 1m4f at the Curragh latest but can't be safely ruled out.

8/1

14th

6

(14)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Dancing Steve

9st 9lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

2-21, doubling his tally in a 1m2f good-ground handicap at Navan in July; led but dropped out to be sixth in a Racing League handicap at Wolverhampton (9.4f); he's better than that and stays 1m4f; each-way claims.

10/1

Form: 7-44

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Opening handicap mark is based on three Dundalk outings; should not be ruled out in a race that will not take much winning.
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9th

4

(8)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 125y

17:30 Naas

Presence

9st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Twice a winner last season; mixed bag this term, standout effort when coming from way back to finish third to Kashel Spring (Its All Peachy second) at Punchestown last month; six days later didn't count on heavy ground at Listowel (1m); has to be considered back on better ground, with this longer trip likely to suit.

13/2

2

(10)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 80y

15:12 Listowel

Presence

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Dependable last season in contrast to her profile this year; shaped as if she was becoming competitive again when fifth of 15 at Leopardstown last month; did not give her apprentice rider much help at Punchestown last week, ran on well late,

6/1

3rd

2

(9)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:18 Punchestown

Presence

9st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

A very dependable performer last season in marked contrast to her profile this year; however, she has come down 16lb from a career high of 92; shaped as if she was becoming competitive again when fifth of 15 at Leopardstown last month

10/1

Form: 310868

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
AW handicap winner over 1m in March was well beaten in four starts since then; has failed to manage better than sixth place on turf.
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7th

1

(9)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

17:27 Navan

Galician Girl

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Got her head back in front at Ayr in August over this trip on quick ground; backed that up with good second on AW off 10lb higher, despite racing keenly; 4lb lower turf mark here so demands respect and drying ground will help.

6/1

Form: 86-00

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three maiden starts up to 1m1f, all on testing ground; huge price when in rear on handicap debut at Leopardstown; massive improvement is needed.
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7th

2

(16)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Fine Print

9st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

AW winner went close at Wolverhampton (1m6f) 18 days ago; due to run over hurdles at Wexford on Wednesday.

9/1

4th

7

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

Fine Print

11st 3lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

AW winner went close at Wolverhampton 16 days ago; 0-4 hurdling in the space of as many weeks last summer but clearly in good heart and could go well.

8/1

2nd

9

(1)

11th May 2026

Standard

1m 5f 219y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Fine Print

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John C McConnell

Dual course winner last spring who was well fancied over C&D on Friday, only to overrace in a messy affair; needs considering under Oisin Murphy, who's taking a first ride for the trainer (always to be respected with runners here).

7/2

8/1

Form: 9-337

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Solid maiden form suggests a possible preference for soft ground; well beaten on handicap debut on good ground in 1m2f Fairyhouse contest.
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11th

4

(13)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Northern Sonas

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Got off the mark when winning a Navan handicap over 1m6f but was poor at Down Royal since and questions to answer on that performance.

9/1

13

(5)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 180y

17:35 Down Royal

Northern Sonas

8st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: A Oliver

Strong in the market and stayed surprisingly well when scoring at Navan a month ago; 2lb rise no issue but this is a better race.

9/1

1

(9)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Northern Sonas

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Two placed maiden runs on heavy earlier in year; however, hasn't shown the same level of form in handicaps and has to improve but down 4lb a help.

10/1

Form: 0-0015 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Ran well over 7f at this venue on two occasions last year; after a low-key start to the season, off the mark with a much-improved display over 7f at this venue last month; raised 12lb for that which was possibly a bit harsh; found 1m4f too far at Fairyhouse.
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8

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

17:42 Clonmel

Cornahilt Soldier

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Wide margin winner at Down Royal last year off 62 (7f, good); some okay runs following that but well beaten in last four starts and needs to return to her best.

18/1

11th

3

(4)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

16:45 Roscommon

Cornahilt Soldier

10st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Wide margin winner at Down Royal last year and some decent runs in defeat since; however, well beaten last three starts and needs a return to best after a break.

14/1

14

(10)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:58 Down Royal

Cornahilt Soldier

9st 5lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Won the 3yo handicap on this card last year off 62; 1lb lower now and should strip fitter for her comeback run at the Curragh when sporting blinkers (removed); draw not perfect but dangerous to dismiss (course form figures at 7f read 221); considered.

20/1

Form: 9-3047

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Third in a 7f AW maiden in January; has failed to build on that but still worth considering now that she tackles handicap company for the first time.
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6th

1

(7)

24th Jun 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 156y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Punta Coco

10st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Third in a 7f AW maiden in January; has failed to build on that and was down the field on handicap debut at Down Royal on Saturday.

5/1

9th

6

(5)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 75y

14:05 Down Royal

Punta Coco

9st 3lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Third in a 7f AW maiden in January; has failed to build on that but still worth considering now that she tackles handicap company for the first time.

7/2

7th

13

(5)

31st May 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Punta Coco

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Best RPR when third in a 7f AW maiden in January; mixed messages as to what she achieved when beaten 10l behind a smart one in a Gowran maiden (1m, soft) but that was still a fair run and this drier ground can benefit.

3/1

Form: 8760

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Modest form at Dundalk, down the field at 40-1 at Leopardstown on yard/turf/handicap debut; hard to make a case for him.
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10th

14

(4)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Blue Diamond

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Best effort came over 1m5f on soft ground at Sligo but was well below that level twice since, including over C&D.

22/1

9th

14

(9)

5th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 130y

17:15 Clonmel

Dark Blue Diamond

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

midfield, lost position after 1f

33/1

10th

14

(16)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Blue Diamond

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

prominent on outer, went second after 1f, challenging 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

6/1

Form: 00-00

Last run: 148 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Four moderate AW runs; other than respect for the trainer it is hard to find positives; cheekpieces fitted, perhaps worth a market check.
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3

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

18:19 Wexford

My Mate Tony

11st 12lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Peter McCreery

Mildly encouraging form as a juvenile hurdler but handicap debut run at Roscommon in September was poor; probably best watched on return.

20/1

2

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

My Mate Tony

11st 12lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Peter McCreery

11-race maiden who has yet to make the frame under either code; hasn't progressed from a respectable second run over hurdles (beaten 9l) but handicaps are now a more feasible option; the market may guide.

20/1

7th

10

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

16:05 Limerick

My Mate Tony

11st 4lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Peter McCreery

towards rear, some headway on inner before 2 out, soon no impression

28/1

Non-runners

Sovereign City

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €248.30
Straight Forecast €155.43
Tricast €8860.53

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Punta Coco

POSTDATA:

Galician Girl

The Irish Sun:

Presence

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Punta Coco