July 17 / 16.45 Killarney

16.45

Good

Racing TV Claiming Race

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 1m 0f 40y
  • 9 runners
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Racing TV Claiming Race

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.34
  • Place: £1.40

Form: -44904

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Fair sprinter in Britain, won three times over 5f at three and close second on AW late last year; finished one length in front of Cordouan when fourth at Dundalk last week; that rival may turn the tables over this trip
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2nd

7

(11)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Dynamic Force

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Last win came in a 1m Killarney claimer in 2024; fifth in a claimer last time at Bellewstown, only 24 hours after finishing fourth in a handicap at the same venue; overall handicap form has been satisfactory; needs to raise his game

10/1

5th

8

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Dynamic Force

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Locally trained; ran well over 7f at Down Royal on penultimate when a 1.75l fourth; midfield over an inadequate 6f at Fairyhouse last month; return to 1m a plus and last win came in a 1m Killarney claimer in 2024; fourth 6.10 here on Thursday.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Dynamic Force

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: T G McCourt

Four wins at up to 1m but 0-19 for this yard; good effort despite racing keenly when close fourth of 14 at Down Royal (7f, good) on penultimate; dwelt over 6f at Fairyhouse on latest; worth a market check for local handler with Colin Keane booked.

9/2

14/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 558-07

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
A 6f AW winner in 2022 for Richard Hannon but lost his form last year; soundly beaten on debut for this yard in a 7f Cork handicap; no better in a 1m claimer at Gowran.
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16th

3

(3)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:00 Gowran Park

Mindthegap

9st 12lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

Won on the AW for Richard Hannon; 0-8 on turf; best effort for current yard came in a Killarney claimer in July (1m, good) when wearing a tongue tie and visor, which are back on today; well-beaten in two handicaps since and is unproven on soft; others look more likely.

12/1

13th

3

(6)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Mindthegap

9st 13lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

in touch with leaders

33/1

12/1

  • Place: £7.50

Form: 430-00

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Promise in Flat maidens last summer for Joseph O'Brien; second in claiming hurdle for this yard in April; two handicap hurdle runs since have been dismal; perhaps unwise to rule out considering stable's record in these events.
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12th

8

(1)

7th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 110y

17:00 Sligo

Jupiter Rock

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

led narrowly, headed over 3f out, eased from over 1f out

11/2

3rd

9

(1)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 40y

16:45 Killarney

Jupiter Rock

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

soon pressed leader, lost second but prominent after 1f, challenging when ridden from 2f out, no extra when lost second inside final furlong

12/1

4th
12 (5)
Chou Chou

13/2

Form: 403044

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Low-grade maiden ran well above his mark when strong-finishing fourth over 1m in Bellewstown claimer at the beginning of the month; another solid display at Fairyhouse last week; would have a better chance in a handicap.
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13th

4

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Chou Chou

9st 8lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Two wins last year over slightly further than this at Tipperary (gd-fm) and Clonmel (soft); remains 3lb above that last success and tailed off over hurdles at Killarney 23 days ago.

25/1

14th

5

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Chou Chou

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Didn't jump with fluency when running no race in sole hurdles start at Punchestown in 2024 for Noel Meade; bagged a Flat win at Clonmel in September off 48 (1m2f, soft); moderate form in three Flat starts since.

40/1

6

(17)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

17:05 Roscommon

Chou Chou

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Ground versatile sort won at Clonmel on penultimate (9.5f, soft); came up short off revised mark at Gowran latest; stamina to prove for this trip and may be on a tough mark.

12/1

Form: 0036-5 D BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
2-8 at Dundalk, 0-8 on turf but was a creditable fourth in a 1m1f premier handicap at Leopardstown last July and also finished in a lesser handicap at the same venue; reappeared over 7f at Dundalk last week; could be hard to beat over this extra furlong, providing this does not come too soon.
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11th

11

(8)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Cordouan

8st 11lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: P Sweeney

Just one placed effort from eight starts last season; tailed off at the Curragh on his return and down the field at Roscommon two months ago; not a big price on the second occasion, so perhaps capable of better.

20/1

9th

4

(1)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Cordouan

9st 11lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: P Sweeney

Just one placed effort from eight starts last season and tailed off on his return.

25/1

25th

23

(29)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Cordouan

8st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Has won twice at 7f, on the sand at Laytown and on good to firm in a Gowran claimer but he has run okay on soft before; soundly beaten when last seen here in October (6f, sft-hvy); probably best watched.

14/1

10/1

Form: 0-7045

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Fair 2yo form with Jessica Harrington but mostly struggling this year, the best of four attempts for this yard when third in Ballinrobe handicap over an extended 1m1f; ran prominently for a long way in a 1m2f claimer at Fairyhouse last week.
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10th

13

(5)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:38 Dundalk (AW)

Guest Star

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Sole win in a 40-race career came in a claimer at this venue last year; recent fourth was in the same grade; handicap form is uninspiring.

33/1

4th

8

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Guest Star

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Sole win came in a C&D claimer this time last year; hasn't looked like adding to his tally in recent Flat and hurdle starts; last of 14 here last time.

66/1

12th

12

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

19:25 Bellewstown

Guest Star

10st 8lb

J: Paul Kavanagh

T: John C McConnell

AW winner is 0-6 hurdling and no great impact so far in handicaps.

25/1

Form: 685748 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner; captured a Listowel festival handicap last autumn off 85; glimpses of form this year while coming down the handicap; hard to be confident after a disappointing handicap run on stable debut at Naas.
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15th

17

(2)

30th Jul 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Galway

Spanish Tenor

9st 10lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Jack W Davison

First reserve; winner off 95 for Ado McGuinness and has run well here more than once; coming down the handicap but has lost his way for now.

7th

3

(6)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 40y

16:45 Killarney

Spanish Tenor

10st 2lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Jack W Davison

Eight-time winner; captured a Listowel festival handicap last autumn off 85; glimpses of form this year while coming down the handicap; hard to be confident after a disappointing handicap run on stable debut at Naas.

7/1

8th

4

(4)

26th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Naas

Spanish Tenor

9st 13lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Jack W Davison

Eight-time winner; captured a Listowel festival handicap last autumn off 85; glimpses of form this year while coming down the handicap; has left Ado McGuinness since his last run but regular rider keeps the mount.

8/1

13/2

Form: 86342- BF

Last run: 291 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
0-14 on Flat but placed eight times, including when second in a five-runner 1m3f maiden at this venue last September; absent since an unplaced run over hurdles last November; fair chance at these weights if ready after a break.
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8th

4

(2)

7th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 110y

17:00 Sligo

Rick Dalton

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Cian Collins

midfield, outpaced over 1f out

8/1

8th

2

(2)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 40y

16:45 Killarney

Rick Dalton

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Cian Collins

0-14 on Flat but placed eight times, including when second in a five-runner 1m3f maiden at this venue last September; absent since an unplaced run over hurdles last November; fair chance at these weights if ready after a break.

13/2

Form:

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big price on debut at Limerick ten days ago; finished with only one behind her; can be ruled out.
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11

(3)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 40y

16:45 Killarney

Decorated Girl

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Michael J Browne

Big price on debut at Limerick ten days ago; finished with only one behind her; can be ruled out.

33/1

10th

6

(8)

7th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 70y

16:05 Limerick

Decorated Girl

9st 3lb

J: K W De Oliveira

T: Michael J Browne

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear early, soon midfield

100/1

Non-runners

Pinball Wizard, Asisaid, Men Of Dreams

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €43.00
Straight Forecast €64.55
Trifecta €497.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cordouan

TOPSPEED:

Jupiter Rock

POSTDATA:

Spanish Tenor

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Cordouan

The Irish Sun:

Cordouan