19.25

20/1

Form: 9-4340 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict

Below his best at the Curragh but his good form prior to that include when beaten a whisker behind Crystal Black also at the Curragh; acts on any ground and has a chance at his best if getting some luck in running.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
11 (2)	16th Jul 2025 Good 1m 0f 40y	17:20 Killarney Casanova 9st 6lb J: Adam Caffrey T: Adrian McGuinness	Seasoned handicapper has deteriorated considerably this year, never counting in a Ballinrobe claimer on latest; very hard to be confident in.	14/1
6th 6 (7)	4th Jul 2025 Good 0m 7f 195y	16:40 Bellewstown Casanova 9st 6lb J: Julian Pietropaolo T: Adrian McGuinness	Has struggled in eight starts since winning a 1m1f Listowel handicap last autumn; rated 85 after that success, now 15lb lower but even so can be given a chance at these weights; good 7lb claimer aboard.	4/1

Place /
No / Draw

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Verdict

Starting price

11

(2)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 40y

9st 6lb

Seasoned handicapper has deteriorated considerably this year, never counting in a Ballinrobe claimer on latest; very hard to be confident in.

14/1

6th

6

(7)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:40 Bellewstown

Casanova

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

Has struggled in eight starts since winning a 1m1f Listowel handicap last autumn; rated 85 after that success, now 15lb lower but even so can be given a chance at these weights; good 7lb claimer aboard.

4/1

5th

7 (9)

Exquisite Acclaim

J: Adam Caffrey

12/1

Form: 312176

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

Enjoyed a good winter with three wins on the AW; handicapper may have had his measure on his last two runs here and at Naas; down 3lb and could fare better here.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
12th 7 (12)	3rd Apr 2026 Standard 1m 0f 1y Class 3	15:50 Lingfield (AW) Exquisite Acclaim 9st 4lb J: Oisin Orr T: Adrian McGuinness	Multiple winner on the Dundalk AW; outran odds of 80-1 when a 2.5l fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) but he did benefit from a good position from stall 1 and he's out in 12 this time; others preferred.	16/1
4th 12 (1)	20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 0f 142y Class 3	19:00 Wolverhampton (AW) Exquisite Acclaim 9st 0lb J: Oisin Orr T: Adrian McGuinness	7-28 on the Dundalk AW, with his latest win this January and that's his clear highlight this winter; the last year suggests that others will be a bit better handicapped.	16/1
10th 9 (6)	20th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 0f 0y	17:45 Dundalk (AW) Exquisite Acclaim 9st 3lb J: Adam Caffrey T: Adrian McGuinness	Seven wins here include this race last year (beating Final Voyage) and last month off 82 under a positive ride (beating Brewing) over 7f; 4lb rise okay and one for the shortlist.	7/1

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No / Draw

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Distance / Class

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Verdict

Starting price

12th

7

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

9st 4lb

Multiple winner on the Dundalk AW; outran odds of 80-1 when a 2.5l fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) but he did benefit from a good position from stall 1 and he's out in 12 this time; others preferred.

16/1

4th

12

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

7-28 on the Dundalk AW, with his latest win this January and that's his clear highlight this winter; the last year suggests that others will be a bit better handicapped.

16/1

10th

9

(6)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

9st 3lb

Seven wins here include this race last year (beating Final Voyage) and last month off 82 under a positive ride (beating Brewing) over 7f; 4lb rise okay and one for the shortlist.

7/1

6th

1 (5)

Alanya

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Thomas Gibney

14/1

Form: 930-56

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict

Victory in the Ladies Derby and a third in a Curragh Listed saw her mark shoot up 21lb to 98; not beaten far in a Listed at Ayr in May and will probably appreciate being back in handicap company; others preferred though.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 7 (6)	22nd Feb 2025 Standard 1m 3f 23y Class 1	15:15 Southwell (AW) Alanya 9st 0lb J: David Egan T: Miss Natalia Lupini	raced in second	50/1
8th 1 (10)	11th Oct 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y Class 1	16:45 Newmarket Alanya 9st 5lb J: David Egan T: Thomas Gibney	Reliable mare but yet to make the breakthrough at Listed level (five attempts) and this second attempt at a Group race is even tougher.	40/1
6th 6 (9)	15th Sep 2024 Good 1m 2f 0y	17:55 Curragh Alanya 9st 4lb J: Gavin Ryan T: Thomas Gibney	towards rear	10/1

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No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

7th

7

(6)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 1

15:15 Southwell (AW)

Alanya

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

raced in second

50/1

8th

1

(10)

11th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

9st 5lb

Reliable mare but yet to make the breakthrough at Listed level (five attempts) and this second attempt at a Group race is even tougher.

40/1

6th

6

(9)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

9st 4lb

towards rear

10/1

7th

6 (16)

Timourid

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul W Flynn

8/1

Form: 00-815 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict

Good dual purpose performer; narrow victory over Livio Milo over 1m1f here last month and ran respectably in the Cork Derby since; back to what could be his best trip and should be thereabouts.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
14th 17	21st Dec 2024 Good 2m 0f 15y	14:30 Thurles Timourid 10st 10lb J: Philip Donovan T: Denis Gerard Hogan	Regressive on the Flat and well beaten in a 2m handicap on his only recent start over hurdles; safe to look elsewhere.	40/1
14th 17	21st Dec 2024 Good 2m 0f 15y	14:30 Thurles Timourid 10st 10lb J: Philip Donovan T: Denis Gerard Hogan	Regressive on the Flat and well beaten in a 2m handicap on his only recent start over hurdles; safe to look elsewhere.	40/1

Place /
No / Draw

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Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

14th

17

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

14:30 Thurles

Timourid

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

Regressive on the Flat and well beaten in a 2m handicap on his only recent start over hurdles; safe to look elsewhere.

40/1

14th

17

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

14:30 Thurles

Timourid

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

Regressive on the Flat and well beaten in a 2m handicap on his only recent start over hurdles; safe to look elsewhere.

40/1

8th

2 (3)

Blues Emperor

J: Shane B Kelly

T: J P Murtagh

16/1

Form: 28-056

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict

Three-time winner including a Curragh premier handicap a year ago; has struggled a little bit off this sort of mark; looks the stable second string here.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
13th 3 (15)	24th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y	17:05 Curragh Blues Emperor 9st 13lb J: Nathan Crosse T: William Harvey	Five wins for Johnny Murtagh; signs of a return to form when fourth of 17 here on latest; now 10lb below his last winning mark; one for the short list.	14/1
4th 3 (7)	19th Apr 2026 Soft 0m 7f 0y	16:45 Curragh Blues Emperor 9st 13lb J: Nathan Crosse T: William Harvey	Five wins for Johnny Murtagh but huge odds in three handicap runs for new stable and didn't run well enough to suggest he's well handicapped.	100/1
16th 15 (17)	3rd Apr 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y	15:42 Curragh Blues Emperor 8st 12lb J: Nathan Crosse T: William Harvey	Five wins for Johnny Murtagh, including handicap on Irish Derby day over C&D in July 2023 off 4lb higher; not shown enough in two starts for new outfit to suggest he's well handicapped anymore.	33/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

13th

3

(15)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

9st 13lb

Five wins for Johnny Murtagh; signs of a return to form when fourth of 17 here on latest; now 10lb below his last winning mark; one for the short list.

14/1

4th

3

(7)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

9st 13lb

Five wins for Johnny Murtagh but huge odds in three handicap runs for new stable and didn't run well enough to suggest he's well handicapped.

100/1

16th

15

(17)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

8st 12lb

Five wins for Johnny Murtagh, including handicap on Irish Derby day over C&D in July 2023 off 4lb higher; not shown enough in two starts for new outfit to suggest he's well handicapped anymore.

33/1

9th

4 (4)

Narmar

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

12/1

Form: 180-45

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Lightly raced since winning a Listowel maiden 13 months ago; not beaten far in two conditions races this season but is hard enough to assess in his first handicap.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
11th 1 (7)	7th May 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 31y Class 5	15:27 Windsor Narmar 9st 9lb J: Joey Haynes T: Jennie Candlish	In fine form last summer, scoring at Ffos Las (1m) and signing off with an excellent second over 1m2f here; set a lot to do on his return from eight months off when tenth in 7f Thirsk handicap 19 days ago; should strip sharper now and he's very much one to consider back up in trip.	8/1
10th 10 (6)	18th Apr 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y Class 4	15:58 Thirsk Narmar 9st 0lb J: Paul Mulrennan T: Jennie Candlish	Did well once cheekpieces were added last summer, winning at Ffos Las (1m, good to soft) and in the frame on four other occasions; can get it wrong at the start and that may be an issue dropping back to 7f.	10/1
2nd 3 (8)	14th Aug 2025 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 4	17:30 Windsor Narmar 9st 10lb J: George Wood T: Jennie Candlish	Strong through the line when winning at Ffos Las and third here, both over 1m; didn't appear to quite see out the extended 1m2f at Chester last time and might be vulnerable to stronger stayers.	14/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

11th

1

(7)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

9st 9lb

In fine form last summer, scoring at Ffos Las (1m) and signing off with an excellent second over 1m2f here; set a lot to do on his return from eight months off when tenth in 7f Thirsk handicap 19 days ago; should strip sharper now and he's very much one to consider back up in trip.

8/1

10th

10

(6)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

9st 0lb

Did well once cheekpieces were added last summer, winning at Ffos Las (1m, good to soft) and in the frame on four other occasions; can get it wrong at the start and that may be an issue dropping back to 7f.

10/1

2nd

3

(8)

14th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 4

9st 10lb

Strong through the line when winning at Ffos Las and third here, both over 1m; didn't appear to quite see out the extended 1m2f at Chester last time and might be vulnerable to stronger stayers.

14/1

10th

9 (6)

Livio Milo

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

6/1

Form: 146-32 BF

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict

Galway maiden winner and stepped up on his third to Morse over 1m here in April to running Timourid to half-a-length over C&D last month; blinkers tried here and every chance on the revised terms that he can turn the tables.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4 (10)	11th Sep 2025 Standard 0m 7f 14y Class 5	20:30 Newcastle (AW) Livio Milo 9st 9lb J: Tom Eaves T: Sam England	Sole win came at Galway (7f, yielding to soft) in August 2023 when trained by Dermot Weld; struggled in his first three outings for this yard but shaped more encouragingly at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 88 days ago; had a wind operation two days later and now returns to AW.	7/1
10 (6)	15th Jun 2025 Good To Firm 0m 7f 6y Class 5	13:50 Doncaster Livio Milo 8st 13lb J: Cam Hardie T: Sam England	Ex-Irish 5yo; yet to add to his Galway maiden win in summer 2023 and has not threatened on any of three starts for new stable this year (7f-1m); still worth a glance in the betting, though.	20/1
10 (7)	31st May 2025 Standard 1m 0f 13y Class 4	18:55 Southwell (AW) Livio Milo 9st 0lb J: James Sullivan T: Sam England	1-18 when trained in Ireland and well held in both starts on turf since returning for this yard last month; ran well on the beach at Laytown last September, but still has enough to prove for now.	25/1

Place /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict

Starting price

4

(10)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

9st 9lb

Sole win came at Galway (7f, yielding to soft) in August 2023 when trained by Dermot Weld; struggled in his first three outings for this yard but shaped more encouragingly at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 88 days ago; had a wind operation two days later and now returns to AW.

7/1

10

(6)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

8st 13lb

Ex-Irish 5yo; yet to add to his Galway maiden win in summer 2023 and has not threatened on any of three starts for new stable this year (7f-1m); still worth a glance in the betting, though.

20/1

10

(7)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

9st 0lb

1-18 when trained in Ireland and well held in both starts on turf since returning for this yard last month; ran well on the beach at Laytown last September, but still has enough to prove for now.

25/1

11th

12 (11)

Air Commander

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: A P O’Brien

10/1

Form: 6-1630

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict

Beat dual subsequent winner Apricot Ice in a Dundalk maiden in April; ran no race at Ascot but his previous two runs suggest that he might need to be dropped in the handicap a little; visor retained.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
11th 12 (11)	11th Jul 2024 Good 1m 1f 0y	19:25 Leopardstown Air Commander 8st 13lb J: Dylan Browne McMonagle T: A P O’Brien	Beat dual subsequent winner Apricot Ice in a Dundalk maiden in April; ran no race at Ascot but his previous two runs suggest that he might need to be dropped in the handicap a little; visor retained.	10/1
29th 22 (2)	20th Jun 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y Class 2	17:05 Ascot Air Commander 8st 11lb J: Ryan Moore T: A P O’Brien	Aidan O'Brien's previous Britannia winner had been running in Group races whereas this colt has won only an AW maiden and been beaten in two handicaps (1m on yielding and good); this looks no masterplan and he needs help from the new headgear.	10/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict

Starting price

11th

12

(11)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:25 Leopardstown

Air Commander

8st 13lb

T: A P O’Brien

Beat dual subsequent winner Apricot Ice in a Dundalk maiden in April; ran no race at Ascot but his previous two runs suggest that he might need to be dropped in the handicap a little; visor retained.

10/1

29th

22

(2)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

8st 11lb

Aidan O'Brien's previous Britannia winner had been running in Group races whereas this colt has won only an AW maiden and been beaten in two handicaps (1m on yielding and good); this looks no masterplan and he needs help from the new headgear.

10/1

12th

15 (8)

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Thomas Gibney

25/1

Form: 1-6055

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict

Winning debut in a 7f Dundalk maiden in December; not disgraced in handicaps since but needed some leeway from the handicapper; has received that but others still look more likely from 3lb out of the handicap.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10th 1 (6)	20th Jun 2025 Good 0m 7f 0y	20:00 Down Royal Nahori 10st 2lb J: W J Lee T: Miss Natalia Lupini	AW winner, showed potential for turf success with several good Curragh runs last season; beaten favourite in races at Limerick and the Curragh this season for this stable; seems risky but could feature; competing from a new career-low, 23lb below initial mark after debut win.	6/1
23 (17)	23rd May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y	20:25 Curragh Nahori 8st 9lb J: Wayne Lordan T: Miss Natalia Lupini	Some decent runs in defeat, incl'over C&D, while dropping in the handicap last year; poor in testing ground on debut for this yard but can do better under these conditions.	20/1
23 (17)	23rd May 2025 Good 1m 0f 0y	20:25 Curragh Nahori 8st 9lb J: Wayne Lordan T: Miss Natalia Lupini	Some decent runs in defeat, incl'over C&D, while dropping in the handicap last year; poor in testing ground on debut for this yard but can do better under these conditions.	20/1

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No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

10th

1

(6)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

AW winner, showed potential for turf success with several good Curragh runs last season; beaten favourite in races at Limerick and the Curragh this season for this stable; seems risky but could feature; competing from a new career-low, 23lb below initial mark after debut win.

6/1

23

(17)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:25 Curragh

8st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

Some decent runs in defeat, incl'over C&D, while dropping in the handicap last year; poor in testing ground on debut for this yard but can do better under these conditions.

20/1

23

(17)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:25 Curragh

8st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

Some decent runs in defeat, incl'over C&D, while dropping in the handicap last year; poor in testing ground on debut for this yard but can do better under these conditions.

20/1

13th

14 (12)

J: James Ryan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

33/1

Form: 413288

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict

Dual AW winner over a busy winter; quite soundly beaten in a Curragh premier handicap two weeks ago; others preferred.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 8 (7)	27th Mar 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y	17:12 Dundalk (AW) Benavente 9st 6lb J: Julian Pietropaolo T: Denis Gerard Hogan	Five of six wins have come here at distances between 1m and 1m4f; well held last twice and takes a marked drop in trip and yard seemingly have a stronger contender in The Liffey.	9/1
8th 7 (1)	20th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y	19:45 Dundalk (AW) Benavente 9st 2lb J: Colin Keane T: Denis Gerard Hogan	Generally reliable performer at this venue, five wins and 12 places from 36 starts; went close against Danonethatgotaway in a 1m4f handicap three weeks ago; took third place behind two higher-rated stablemates in a claimer here last Friday.	6/1
3rd 1 (4)	13th Mar 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y	17:30 Dundalk (AW) Benavente 10st 2lb J: Reese Holohan T: Denis Gerard Hogan	Generally reliable performer at this venue, five wins and 11 places from 35 starts; went close in a 1m4f handicap two weeks ago; good claimer aboard but has to give weight to two higher-rated stablemates.	4/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

1st

8

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

Five of six wins have come here at distances between 1m and 1m4f; well held last twice and takes a marked drop in trip and yard seemingly have a stronger contender in The Liffey.

9/1

8th

7

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

Generally reliable performer at this venue, five wins and 12 places from 36 starts; went close against Danonethatgotaway in a 1m4f handicap three weeks ago; took third place behind two higher-rated stablemates in a claimer here last Friday.

6/1

3rd

1

(4)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

10st 2lb

J: Reese Holohan