July 17 / 19.20 Killarney

19.20

Good

Irish Examiner Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5643.48
  • 1m 3f 103y
  • 9 runners
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Irish Examiner Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.40
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 90167-

Last run: 231 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won a Clonmel handicap over 2m last year for Barry Fitzgerald; beaten a long way in three maiden hurdles early this year; best watched back in trip on debut for a new trainer.
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2nd

8

(1)

5th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 144y

19:15 Clonmel

Molly Hall

11st 8lb

J: Mr C J Shine

T: Alan McIntyre

led narrowly, raced in second after 2f

7/2

1st

15

(1)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Molly Hall

9st 5lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Alan McIntyre

made all, took keen hold, faced challenge when ridden under 2f out, ran on

12/1

3rd

12

(10)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 115y

20:10 Tipperary

Molly Hall

10st 1lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: Alan McIntyre

midfield, headway under 3f out, chased clear leader 1f out, kept on but lost second inside final 110yds

8/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 90-007 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won a division of this handicap last year off the same mark, albeit from a much wider draw; something of a return to form at Gowran last month and not one to dismiss.
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15th

6

(16)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:30 Gowran Park

Chimeric

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

Two-time winner last year, including on yielding over C&D off 51 and followed up off 60 a month later; went close off that mark at Killarney back in July (11.5f, good); down to 56 after below par efforts the last twice; could bounce back, though very soft ground would be a worry.

22/1

14th

8

(7)

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:27 Navan

Chimeric

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

A close second at Killarney (1m3f, good) in June is much of the best of this season's efforts; wouldn't be the percentage call, especially should it rain.

16/1

11th

7

(1)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Chimeric

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

Winner and twice placed at this venue including over a longer trip on penultimate start, much the best of his five runs this year; fair fifth at Gowran last week, but needs to find more.

8/1

3/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 08-081 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Stepped up to this trip in fine style when landing a Limerick handicap 10 days ago; up 5lb and has been given a chance here; should go well.
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1st

6

(21)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Barrogstown Girl

9st 12lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Improved since tackling handicaps, winning at Limerick (11.5f) and Clonmel (9.5f), both on good ground; beaten 7l off this mark at Gowran and 9.5l at Leopardstown on Sunday, though she did meet trouble in running; handicapper might have her measure.

9/1

6th

17

(5)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:10 Leopardstown

Barrogstown Girl

9st 2lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Jarlath P Fahey

in touch with leaders, prominent 2f out, short of room and hampered 1f out, kept on

14/1

3rd

6

(8)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:10 Gowran Park

Barrogstown Girl

9st 10lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Jarlath P Fahey

prominent, outpaced on near side of group 2f out, kept on and went modest third inside final furlong, no match for first two

4/1

4/1

Form: 000-33 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten but improved efforts in two handicap starts for Mark Fahey; well worth a try back at this trip and with a positive ride he should not be far away.
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14th

4

(18)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:30 Gowran Park

Thefullbackline

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Mark Fahey

Is 0-15; good effort on penultimate start when a 4l third off 58 at Down Royal (10.5f, soft); failed to back that up on latest at Navan; best form is over further than this and he's drawn wide; others are preferred.

14/1

11th

9

(11)

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:27 Navan

Thefullbackline

9st 9lb

J: Tom Manley-Pender

T: Mark Fahey

15-race maiden who made the frame under Tom Manley-Pender in a 1m2f soft-ground handicap at Down Royal nine days ago; won't be far away with a repeat of that.

10/1

4

(9)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 138y

17:00 Down Royal

Thefullbackline

9st 12lb

J: Tom Manley-Pender

T: Mark Fahey

Often been well backed so notable he was 20s back to 1m at Gowran when safely below his best; never a factor then but stayed on and definite chance back up in yardage; rookie rider.

7/1

Form: 37-906

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Some okay maiden form for Ger Lyons; no impression in a Ballinrobe maiden in June; badly drawn and would probably prefer some significant rain.
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8th

9

(11)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Velvet And Vine

9st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

A 15-race maiden has been running okay in 1m4f handicaps but doesn't appear an obvious one here dropped in trip.

12/1

8th

9

(11)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Velvet And Vine

9st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

A 15-race maiden has been running okay in 1m4f handicaps but doesn't appear an obvious one here dropped in trip.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 640-70

Last run: 166 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden made no impression in three Dundalk runs over the winter; others preferred.
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2

8th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

As Fast As Wind

11st 9lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Daisy Hitchins

0-15 on the Flat in Ireland; switched to hurdles by new yard for last four starts and never-nearer fifth of 13 over C&D (good; nearly 4l behind Getmetothemoon) on handicap hurdle debut last time gives her something to build on; a hood (tried on the two outings before that) returns.

12/1

2nd

2

8th Jan 2025

Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

15:15 Taunton

As Fast As Wind

11st 9lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Daisy Hitchins

in rear, headway before 5th

12/1

5th

4

12th Dec 2024

Good To Soft

2m 0f 104y

Class 5

12:35 Taunton

As Fast As Wind

11st 11lb

J: Harry Reed

T: Daisy Hitchins

Maiden on Flat in Ireland; has failed to land a blow in three hurdles starts for new yard but may do better now handicapping.

16/1

33/1

Form: 66-700

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
12-race maiden; no show in three starts for her current trainer; makes no appeal.
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10th

17

26th Sep 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Listowel

Florida Taiga

11st 5lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: S M Duffy

Regressive Flat maiden; made little impact on hurdles debut at Galway; unlikely to feature.

66/1

Form: 03/08-

Last run: 328 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles here last August; third in a C&D handicap off this mark in 2022; stable runners never dismissed at this venue.
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3rd

5

19th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 100y

15:30 Limerick

Vintage Gold

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: John Joseph Murphy

midfield, headway 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, rallied approaching last, stayed on

9/1

3rd

5

19th Nov 2024

Good

3m 0f 100y

15:30 Limerick

Vintage Gold

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: John Joseph Murphy

midfield, headway 3 out, outpaced before 2 out, rallied approaching last, stayed on

9/1

4th

2

25th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 66y

15:45 Sligo

Vintage Gold

11st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: John Joseph Murphy

prominent, not fluent and jumped slightly left 1st

6/1

12/1

Form: 65603-

Last run: 287 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Winner in Britain for Andrew Balding; no show in four starts in maiden hurdles for his current trainer; best watched.
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11th

9

(16)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Star Of Mayo

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: E McNamara

Lingfield AW winner over a mile in 2023; lost his form afterwards; mostly over hurdles for this yard; others preferred; cheekpieces.

28/1

9th

5

(4)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 103y

19:20 Killarney

Star Of Mayo

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E McNamara

Winner in Britain for Andrew Balding; no show in four starts in maiden hurdles for his current trainer; best watched.

12/1

13th

11

5th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 190y

16:30 Cork

Star Of Mayo

11st 7lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

AW Flat winner but well beaten in three maiden hurdles and best wait for handicaps.

28/1

Non-runners

Forlio, Status Green, Albatala, Latinised, Fleadhfest, Gemini Man, Unterberg, Init Together

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Payout
Exacta €111.30
Straight Forecast €135.71
Tricast €388.11
Trifecta €227.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Barrogstown Girl

The Irish Sun:

Status Green

POSTDATA:

Thefullbackline

RP RATINGS (IRE):

As Fast As Wind