July 18 / 20.15 Killarney

20.15

Good To Firm

Kate Kearney’s (Ladies Pro/Am) Flat Race

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 2m 1f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Kate Kearney’s (Ladies Pro/Am) Flat Race

Runners: 12 runners

Type: NH Flat

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.50
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 77

Last run: 40 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten about 8l on debut at Ballinrobe but a lesser effort at Punchestown since; tongue-tie is added and needs to resume progress.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

2

17th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:45 Ayr

The Gray Ghost

12st 0lb

J: Callum Pritchard

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Versatile trip-wise as his recent run of solid form has been from 1m7f to 3m; should give his running but does look vulnerable off this high a mark in this strong a race.

10/1

4th

11

14th Mar 2026

Good

2m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:40 Kempton

The Gray Ghost

10st 8lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Has won at about this trip but he was well beaten in this race last year and, despite a 2m1f win at Newcastle last time out, he could have his work cut out at this competitive level.

9/1

1st

3

21st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 3

15:20 Newcastle

The Gray Ghost

11st 11lb

J: Liam Harrison

T: Robbie Llewellyn

Won his maiden here over 2m4f; a number of good runs in handicaps and 3m looked a stretch in a Class 2 at Musselburgh last time; something to prove over quite this sharp a trip but definite chance if he copes with it.

11/2

OUR TIP

5/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 208-5

Last run: 40 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Four starts in bumpers; runner-up at Cork on debut last October but below that twice after; back to a similar level on recent debut for this yard at Punchestown; chance if improving from that
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11th

1

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 75y

16:50 Punchestown

Ballysax Hank

11st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Gavin Cromwell

Summer Plate winner at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) last July and went close in the American Grand National (2m5f, firm) in October; excuses on both winter starts; has around 5lb to find with Release The Beast on Cheltenham running; big task under this weight and would prefer further.

10/1

6th

14

11th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Ballysax Hank

10st 12lb

J: James Bowen

T: Gavin Cromwell

5l win in the Summer Plate at Market Rasen (2m5f, good) last July and went close in the American Grand National (2m5f, firm) in October; excuses on both winter starts (3m then soft ground); the drop back to 2m poses a question but the stiff track and strong pace will help; possible player.

10/1

6th

4

2nd Feb 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:05 Leopardstown

Ballysax Hank

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

2-5 over fences, won the Summer Plate at Market Rasen (21.5f, good) in July off 128; won sole Flat start next time at Gowran on good to yielding before a fine second to Zanahiyr over hurdles in the American Grand National (2m5f, firm); failed to stay 3m in the Paddy Power at Christmas; ground conditions not certain to suit.

8/1

66/1

  • Place: £8.50

Form: 68-6P

Last run: 47 days

W: 11st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some respectable runs in bumpers and points but was poor in a Tramore maiden hurdle last time and isn't easy to fancy.
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6th

12

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Phildante

10st 7lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: Eoin Doyle

Maiden chased home a clear winner over 3m at Wexford last summer; rounded off last year with okay sixth of 16 at Tramore (2m5f) in November; off the track 178 days.

16/1

9

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 6f 218y

20:25 Ballinrobe

Phildante

10st 11lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Eoin Doyle

Last two runs have been reasonably encouraging; stayed on late over 2m4f at Sligo after meeting trouble; no match for an easy winner over 3m at Wexford last time, but proved her stamina with that run; cheekpieces now added to tongue-tie.

13/2

2nd

12

24th Jul 2025

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

18:47 Wexford

Phildante

10st 11lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Eoin Doyle

Promise in bumpers but hasn't been progressing over hurdles, although more encouraging run at Sligo 9 days ago, staying on late over 2m4f after not clear run; step up in trip here could bring improvement.

8/1

Form: 5- BF

Last run: 215 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to her top-class stablemate El Fabiolo; runner-up in a point but was disappointing on bumper debut (1/2fav) at Fairyhouse last December; perhaps this better ground will suit more and still has to be respected.
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3rd

6

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 34y

Class 5

17:35 Cartmel

El Fabienne

11st 4lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Martin Todhunter

Always behind when 50-1 for 2m1f handicap hurdle here (soft) on stable debut in June and now 0-7 over hurdles; moves back up in trip for this chasing debut; not the most obvious answer.

25/1

8th

11

27th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 46y

Class 4

17:30 Cartmel

El Fabienne

10st 13lb

J: Mr James King

T: Martin Todhunter

0-6 over hurdles for Alastair Ralph, and her second at Stratford (2m, good) in April came in a very ordinary mares' maiden; sold for £9,000 last month; needs improvement on stable debut; tongue-tie/cheekpieces removed.

25/1

2nd

2

13th Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

Class 4

13:43 Stratford

El Fabienne

11st 4lb

J: Ciaran Gethings

T: Alastair Ralph

led, faced challenge approaching last, headed final 110yds, weakened towards finish

9/2

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won sole point start in 2023 beating a rival who is now rated 110 in Britain and the third home won under Rules too; coming back from a long absence but has ability and the market can help
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10th

2

1st Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

18:10 Galway

Beltown Lake

12st 0lb

J: Mr Alan O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Won sole point-to-point in 2023 at Kildorrery; back from a long absence when just okay bumper debut at Killarney last month; tongue tie now fitted and could have more to offer.

20/1

5th

2

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

20:15 Killarney

Beltown Lake

12st 0lb

J: Ms D J Kirwan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

midfield, brief headway 3f out, outpaced 2f out

6/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not much to show for three starts in points and best watched for future reference.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

11th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

20:07 Killarney

Lord Lackendarra

12st 0lb

J: Ms S K Breen

T: P J Breen

0-11 in bumpers but not beaten far in some of them and ran okay in maiden hurdle last time; his experience should come in handy.

16/1

3rd

6

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 80y

17:12 Tramore

Lord Lackendarra

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Whelan

T: P J Breen

Not beaten far in some of his 10 bumpers including here; unseated at the first on hurdles debut last October; could run well back at this venue.

6/1

1

18th Nov 2025

Heavy

2m 0f 50y

15:35 Limerick

Lord Lackendarra

12st 0lb

J: Ms S K Breen

T: P J Breen

Has run respectably at times in defeat in 10 bumpers but has to find improvement from somewhere to score.

14/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 90 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has shown little promise in two maiden hurdles and can't be fancied; hood added.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

8

12th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 165y

17:53 Ballinrobe

Kinski

11st 4lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

Couldn't make a case on what he's shown in a bumper and three maiden hurdles.

100/1

6

6th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 44y

17:00 Roscommon

Kinski

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Patrick G Kelly

Can't be fancied on evidence of three maiden runs.

66/1

7th

6

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

20:15 Killarney

Kinski

12st 0lb

J: Miss L Costello

T: Patrick G Kelly

towards rear, some headway 2f out, soon no impression

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fifth foal; dam unraced half-sister to 2m2f chase winner Keppel Isle; cost 6,500euros as a 3yo; check the market for clues.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

4

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

20:15 Killarney

Fellbythewayside

12st 0lb

J: Miss A L Fitzgibbon

T: C Byrnes

midfield

20/1

Form:

Last run: 45 days

W: 11st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; beaten 53l in a Listowel maiden hurdle on debut and massive improvement is needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

7

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

3m 0f 0y

17:40 Wexford

Izzy Show Bizzy

10st 13lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Beaten a long way in a bumper and two maiden hurdles so isn't easy to fancy.

66/1

11th

11

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:05 Cork

Izzy Show Bizzy

11st 7lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Locally trained; 0-2 so far, beaten 53L in a 2m Listowel maiden hurdle and 43L in a 2m1f Killarney bumper 18 days ago; hard to make a case for on the back of those two efforts.

100/1

9th

12

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

20:15 Killarney

Izzy Show Bizzy

11st 7lb

J: Ms A T O’Reilly

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

towards rear

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ninth foal; half-sister to winners incl' Taniokey (bumper/2m hurdle), War Creation (bumper and 2m/2m3f hurdle) and Blazer's Mill (bumper/2m hurdle); dam, well beaten in 2m hurdle, out of fairly useful jumper Palette; has a decent pedigree and worth a market check on debut.
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10th

10

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

20:15 Killarney

Canuduitnow

11st 7lb

J: Sarah Kavanagh

T: John Patrick Ryan

midfield on outer

16/1

Form: P

Last run: 33 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled-up in three points and on recent bumper debut so can't be fancied.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

3

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

20:15 Killarney

Dans Lariat

12st 0lb

J: Ms A Power

T: Finbarr Cowman

raced in second and pressed leader

100/1

4

15th Jun 2024

Good

2m 2f 185y

17:10 Downpatrick

Dans Lariat

12st 0lb

J: Mr J J Berry

T: Finbarr Cowman

Pulled-up in all three point starts and can't make a case for after a long absence.

150/1

Form: 00

Last run: 10 days

W: 11st 7lb

5 yo Mare

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pulled up in a point and well beaten in two bumpers; can't be fancied.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

15

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

20:15 Killarney

Yeahgoonso Honey

11st 7lb

J: Miss C F Macmahon

T: Mrs Grainne M O’Connor

took keen hold, in touch with leaders on inner

100/1

13th

13

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 204y

20:18 Roscommon

Yeahgoonso Honey

11st 11lb

J: Miss C F Macmahon

T: Mrs Grainne M O’Connor

Pulled-up in a point and tailed-off in a bumper so can't be fancied.

150/1

14th

16

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 125y

17:15 Punchestown

Yeahgoonso Honey

11st 4lb

J: Miss C F Macmahon

T: Mrs Grainne M O’Connor

midfield

100/1

Non-runners

Inch Salvador, Sporting Glance, Village Lady

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €17.60
Straight Forecast €15.94
Trifecta €347.90

Selections

POSTDATA:

The Gray Ghost

The Irish Sun:

Sporting Glance

SPOTLIGHT:

El Fabienne