July 16 / 18.45 Killarney

18.45

Good

Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa Handicap

  • Prize money: £6156.52
  • 1m 0f 30y
  • 10 runners
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Killarney Plaza Hotel & Spa Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

15/2 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 7883-0

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Listed winner over 6f as a 2yo when with William Haggas but was regressive last year; disappointing last time on debut for new yard but still not ruled out; hood added.
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7

(3)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Pontefract

Alpha Capture

9st 4lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Roger Fell

Runner-up twice off this mark in August (around 7.5f); slowly away and never dangerous on his last two starts, including C&D latest; others appeal more.

10/1

9th

3

(13)

24th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:03 Pontefract

Alpha Capture

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Roger Fell

Second over C&D before resuming winning ways at Doncaster (7f, good) in June; runner-up three times since but never involved over 1m at York latest; back down in trip.

14/1

11th

4

(1)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 192y

Class 4

17:00 York

Alpha Capture

10st 1lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Roger Fell

Won at Doncaster (7f, good) in June and has gone close on three of his four starts since; met plenty of trouble when midfield here in July; should be fine back up to 1m and he's effective on soft ground; chance.

6/1

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 145350 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Was in great form on AW over winter, winning twice and placed twice but not as good on turf in two runs this term; should be capable off this mark but needs more.
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13th

9

(15)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Chavajod

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Yard stalwart handles any ground and back to winning ways on the beach at Laytown; at this stage of his career, not the most obvious candidate to follow up.

10/1

1st

8

(6)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Laytown

Chavajod

10st 2lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Back from a break to finish well behind Reponse Finale at Gowran last month (9.5f, gd-fm); ran well on only previous visit to this venue in 2022 off a much higher mark but out of form for some time so needs to revive.

20/1

7th

12

(17)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Chavajod

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: D P Coakley

Inconsistent on turf last season; out of form at Dundalk last winter; never in contention at Leopardstown in April on his only turf start this year.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 243801

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Finally got off the mark when winning a Ballinrobe maiden over 1m1f last time, with Gunsight back in fourth; ideally would prefer further but can run well off an unchanged mark.
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14th

7

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Expound

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three wins on turf and twice over hurdles; comes here on the back of two average runs at Clonmel and Listowel; 4lb lower on the AW and a positive rider booking.

10/1

8th

11

(2)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

14:55 Listowel

Expound

9st 7lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time winner, below best this season; fourth of nine at Ballinrobe in May; disappointed in his nest two races, over hurdles at Clonmel in May and back on the Flat at Tramore last month; dropped away tamely in fourth at Clonmel last week; needs to raise his game.

14/1

4th

4

(5)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

17:35 Clonmel

Expound

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Fourth of nine behind Lough Leane at Ballinrobe in May; has disappointed in his last two races, over hurdles at this venue in May and back on the Flat at Tramore last month.

10/1

Form: 59-057 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Five time winner, including over C&D; has been below form in three starts this season and ideally needs softer ground.
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7th

1

(5)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

15:12 Leopardstown

Dragon Of Malta

10st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P F O’Donnell

Prolific winner whose last five wins have all been at Listowel, notably on successive days last month (yielding) under today's rider, over 1m1f and under mandatory 7lb penalty over 7f; aggregate 15lb rise takes him to a career-high but has to be respected being in such good form.

10/1

1st

6

(6)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:57 Listowel

Dragon Of Malta

9st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P F O’Donnell

Had been running respectably in handicaps at Galway and Roscommon before winning over 1m1f here yesterday; would carry a 7lb penalty if taking up this engagement to bid for his third win in four years in this contest.

10/1

1st

7

(9)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

14:55 Listowel

Dragon Of Malta

9st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P F O’Donnell

Veteran has a fine record at this venue, three wins and three places from nine visits; won twice at last year's festival; recent form offers hope he is ready to strike again; however, he is best suited by testing conditions.

13/2

9/2

Form: 220-12 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Finally got off the mark at Gowran and a good second there since off 8lb higher, both over this trip; can be a player up another 4lb.
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10th

12

(8)

15th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Landed a hat-trick in AW classified events in January but she's struggled since and has been beaten 11l or more in her last three starts; mark has bottomed out now and she needs a big turnaround.

25/1

8th

8

(9)

28th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 0lb

J: Oliver Carmichael

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Landed a hat-trick in AW classified events in January but tailed off in two runs following a break.

33/1

10th

8

(1)

27th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:00 Southwell (AW)

Pink Socks

9st 3lb

J: William Carson

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Completed a hat-trick in 0-50 classified events in January including two wins here (7f/1m); has found life tougher in handicaps since then, though, and may need a return to the basement level.

20/1

Form: 7-0060 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won this last year off 6lb higher for his former yard but has been below form this term; high draw but has a chance of repeating if coming back to this track reignites the spark.
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9th

3

(2)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Multiple winner on AW/turf but mostly disappointing since his C&D win in January, nine runs back; bit risky.

14/1

14th

2

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Church Mountain

10st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Winner of nine races; form has been uneven since a 1m4f Dundalk success in January; appears held by Jurality on running at Limerick last time.

12/1

Form: 060200

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Winner in UK in 2022; solid runner-up over 1m2f at Cork but below that twice since and has rebound.
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4

26th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 145y

13:40 Wexford

Tomahawk King

11st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Thomas Coyle

One win from 26 attempts on the Flat gives him a rating in that sphere of 50; he wasn't far away at Down Royal but lesser efforts in two runs since; makes hurdles debut now and hard to see him winning.

50/1

10

(11)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

17:05 Roscommon

Tomahawk King

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Coyle

Sole success came on AW in October 2022; close second at Down Royal (1m5f, good) on penultimate but very different ground to deal with here.

16/1

7th

6

(8)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Tomahawk King

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Thomas Coyle

Sole win in 24 starts came as a 2yo at Wolverhampton; best run this year came when just denied over 1m5f at Down Royal last time; can start slowly but has a shout up 3lb.

6/1

Form: 114-67 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner last year also ran well in defeat over C&D; has been below form twice this term and needs to rebound; ideally needs softer ground.
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18

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:00 Punchestown

Drop The Dip

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Three time Flat winner; last win came at Bellewstown two years ago (7f, heavy); has pulled up and unseated since trying hurdles; an unlikely candidate.

80/1

2

26th May 2025

Good

2m 6f 131y

17:00 Ballinrobe

Drop The Dip

11st 5lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: Thomas Gibney

Three-time Flat winner, including twice at Listowel; had a valid excuse at that venue last autumn when found to be clinically abnormal; saddle slipped early when 80-1 chance on hurdling debut at Kilbeggan ten days ago.

20/1

10/1

Form: -11215

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Rapid improver when a triple AW winner over 1m2f during the winter; not a bad run over 1m last time after 82 days away but needs to do more.
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No Results Found

Form: 76-446

Last run: 144 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Some solid runs in defeat in maidens up to this trip, latterly on AW; has a squeak if at his best on return making handicap debut.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Red Special, Speckled Meadow, Palo Duro, Gunsight, Blackberry Jack, Bobby K, Grey Leader

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €40.40
Straight Forecast €31.39
Tricast €135.70
Trifecta €481.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Church Mountain

The Irish Sun:

Pink Socks

TOPSPEED:

Speckled Meadow

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Church Mountain

POSTDATA:

Church Mountain