July 16 / 17.45 Killarney

17.45

Good

Executive Helicopters Maiden

  • Prize money: £5900
  • 1m 0f 30y
  • 6 runners
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Executive Helicopters Maiden

Runners: 6 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
6 (1)
Nelda

4/7 (Won)

  • Win: £1.45
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 2462-6 BF

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Well-bred and expensive yearling went close in three maidens last year up to 7f in varying ground conditions plus ran respectably in a Group 3; was below form over this trip on testing ground on seasonal debut but has changed stable since and this sound surface will suit better; big chance with cheekpieces on
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5th

3

(8)

23rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Fairyhouse

Nelda

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

took keen hold, prominent on outer, weakened inside final furlong

7/2

1st

6

(1)

16th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

17:45 Killarney

Nelda

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Well-bred and expensive yearling went close in three maidens last year up to 7f in varying ground conditions plus ran respectably in a Group 3; was below form over this trip on testing ground on seasonal debut but has changed stable since and this sound surface will suit better; big chance with cheekpieces on

4/7

6th

20

(19)

20th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Nelda

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Went down by no more than a length in all three maiden starts last term, including never-nearer second over 7f at Galway when last seen in August; respectable run in Group 3 before that; that Galway run was on yielding to soft but has missed several engagements due to soft ground; first try at 1m.

7/4

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 40-522

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Several solid runs in maidens and handicaps in 15 starts but obviously not progressive; runner-up in maidens over C&D and 1m2f at Down Royal last twice; a repeat will see him get involved.
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11th

3

22nd Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

14:23 Limerick

Free Flow

11st 9lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

One of two for trainer; Flat maiden; sole win came in a Thurles maiden hurdle this time last year (2m, good); has found it hard going in handicaps since then.

25/1

9th

2

4th Mar 2026

Heavy

2m 2f 180y

16:52 Naas

Free Flow

11st 8lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Ross O’Sullivan

One of two for trainer; Flat maiden; sole win came in a Thurles maiden hurdle in March (2m, good); struggled in handicap starts since; tailed off at Thurles last time (2m, yielding); more needed.

15/1

11th

9

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 168y

13:40 Thurles

Free Flow

10st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Flat maiden; sole win over jumps came in a C&D maiden hurdle in March (good); struggled in handicap starts since, although some positivity to be found in his seventh of 17 finish at Leopardstown last time (2m, yielding); down 2lb.

16/1

20/1

Form: 6-

Last run: 398 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 10l in a Limerick maiden on debut over a year ago and will have to improve a fair bit from that on return.
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4th

4

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Golden Circet

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Three-time turf winner, including when just fending off OJ Lifestyle at Epsom (extended 1m, good; first-time visor) in July; following wind surgery he stuck at it from the rear when fifth over 1m2f (AW) last month and has run well over this trip previously; mark fine and he needs considering.

3/1

5th

1

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Golden Circet

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

A dual 1m/1m2f winner in 2025 who arrives in decent nick, fourth over hurdles at Plumpton 42 days ago; has since had breathing surgery and visor goes back on here.

12/1

4th

4

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

Golden Circet

11st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Fairly useful on the Flat at his best, and displayed promise in three maiden/novice hurdles in the autumn; no surprise if a bit more of his Flat ability transfers to this code on today's handicap debut.

13/8

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 54005-

Last run: 369 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Some decent efforts in 10 starts, including over C&D last year; regressive afterwards and not easy to fancy after a year away.
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21th

11

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Eyeeye

12st 0lb

J: David Byrne

T: Paul John Gilligan

Maiden, rated 90 over hurdles and 50 on the Flat, off since September, others appeal more.

22/1

11th

2

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:33 Listowel

Eyeeye

12st 0lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Dual-purpose maiden has shown ability over hurdles but hasn't really been threatening in recent starts; however, he drops into 0-100 company for the first time so a big run would not surprise.

9/1

8th

4

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

18:25 Ballinrobe

Eyeeye

11st 6lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Has shown glimmers of ability since switched to hurdles, including on his last two starts when finishing in midfield at Galway; down another pound but needs to find extra off his current mark.

10/1

Form: 9/025-

Last run: 332 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Was just denied in a 7f AW novice race last summer but was disappointing at Doncaster next time; changed hands for 18,000gns in May; could run well for new yard
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5th

5

(4)

16th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

17:45 Killarney

Gotta Show Me

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Was just denied in a 7f AW novice race last summer but was disappointing at Doncaster next time; changed hands for 18,000gns in May; could run well for new yard

6/1

5th

8

(8)

19th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

15:40 Doncaster

Gotta Show Me

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: James Horton

prominent

5/1

33/1

Form: 08

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some promise in two bumpers but well beaten in two Flat maidens and handicaps will suit better.
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12

(6)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:53 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Treat

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Timothy Doyle

Safely held off basement mark on turf in recent months; better effort over further in first-time cheekpieces (retained) here two weeks ago; drop in trip looks likely to suit and definitely one to consider.

12/1

12

(6)

27th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:53 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Treat

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Timothy Doyle

Safely held off basement mark on turf in recent months; better effort over further in first-time cheekpieces (retained) here two weeks ago; drop in trip looks likely to suit and definitely one to consider.

12/1

6th

8

(5)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Treat

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Timothy Doyle

prominent early, prominent behind clear leaders after 3f

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €1.90
Straight Forecast €1.91
Trifecta €8.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Nelda

POSTDATA:

Free Flow

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Nelda

TOPSPEED:

Nelda

The Irish Sun:

Nelda