19.25

T: Ross O’Sullivan

C&D winner in 2023 three turf wins; light campaign this year but encouraging signs over C&D on latest when creditable fourth (1.5l off Star Harbour) in August; little bit to find with that rival, who has since gone close.

11/4

4

(3)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Longbourn

9st 9lb

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won this in 2023 and scored on turf last year; has to improve on recent runs but is now 3lb lower than for that last score so has to be considered from a good draw.

9/1

1

(6)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

10st 3lb

Latest of four career wins came in this race last year off 1lb higher; two Curragh runs this term some way below best so needs to bounce back.

12/1

2nd

7 (11)

Old Faithful

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

4/1

Place: £1.70

Form: 5-3110

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Needs to be played late and doesn't go for the stick; got a couple of polished rides to win back-to-back small-field contests over 1m2f before a no-show at Royal Ascot; could bounce back but comes with risks attached.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 1 (1)	13th Oct 2024 Yielding 1m 2f 84y	17:10 Naas Old Faithful 10st 0lb J: Wayne Lordan T: A P O’Brien	soon prominent on inner	7/2
15th 17 (1)	14th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y	17:10 Leopardstown Old Faithful 9st 0lb J: Ryan Moore T: A P O’Brien	midfield	20/1
9th 16 (15)	31st Aug 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y	16:35 Curragh Old Faithful 8st 8lb J: Wayne Lordan T: A P O’Brien	midfield	25/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

5th

1

(1)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

10st 0lb

soon prominent on inner

7/2

15th

17

(1)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 0lb

midfield

20/1

9th

16

(15)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

8st 8lb

midfield

25/1

3rd

6 (9)

Genuine Article

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

9/1

Place: £1.60

Form: 362-00

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict

Represents the connections of huge improver Crystal Black and ran well when staying-on sixth of 22 behind that horse in 1m2f premier handicap last autumn when with Dermot Weld; caught the eye over 7f last time and this trip will suit better; mark now 7lb lower than his initial assessment; should be more to come but unproven on fast ground.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 15 (13)	29th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y	16:15 Curragh Genuine Article 8st 7lb J: Nicola Burns T: Gerard Keane	Is just 2-25 but ran a cracker in this race last year, just getting chinned after forcing the pace; hasn't repeated that level in four runs this year but is off a dangerous mark if getting back to best; 1lb out of the handicap.	25/1
14th 15 (10)	2nd Aug 2026 Yielding To Soft 0m 7f 0y	16:00 Galway Genuine Article 8st 13lb J: Leigh Roche T: Gerard Keane	Won over 1m here last year, in lower grade; well beaten behind Orandi and co here on Tuesday and hard to fancy.	18/1
12th 13 (20)	28th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 123y	18:45 Galway Genuine Article 8st 12lb J: Leigh Roche T: Gerard Keane	Only two wins from 22 Flat starts; however, he won a C&D handicap 12 months ago, and has been placed nine times; below best on seasonal debut at the Curragh in April; more like it when fifth at the same venue in May; drawn high.	12/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

7th

15

(13)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

8st 7lb

Is just 2-25 but ran a cracker in this race last year, just getting chinned after forcing the pace; hasn't repeated that level in four runs this year but is off a dangerous mark if getting back to best; 1lb out of the handicap.

25/1

14th

15

(10)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

8st 13lb

Won over 1m here last year, in lower grade; well beaten behind Orandi and co here on Tuesday and hard to fancy.

18/1

12th

13

(20)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

8st 12lb

Only two wins from 22 Flat starts; however, he won a C&D handicap 12 months ago, and has been placed nine times; below best on seasonal debut at the Curragh in April; more like it when fifth at the same venue in May; drawn high.

12/1

4th

9 (10)

Wisdomofhindsight

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A Oliver

12/1

Form: 9-3444

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict

Fair maiden form without being progressive; made handicap debut over a mile at Naas last month, bit of late headway when fourth of eight, beaten 6l; tackling stronger opposition here.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 1 (14)	22nd Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 0y	15:45 Curragh Wisdomofhindsight 10st 2lb J: Gary Carroll T: A Oliver	Maiden has run well several times over various trips, including at this track; didn't stay 2m2f at Down Royal but was tailed-off over 1m4f at Bellewstown last time; chance if bouncing back.	14/1
13th 1 (9)	2nd Oct 2024 Soft 1m 4f 61y	17:30 Bellewstown Wisdomofhindsight 10st 2lb J: Gary Carroll T: A Oliver	in touch with leaders	7/2
8th 7 (12)	6th Sep 2024 Good 2m 2f 141y	18:05 Down Royal Wisdomofhindsight 9st 6lb J: Ben Coen T: A Oliver	Maiden had been running well in handicaps of this standard before finishing second at lower level last time when trying 1m4f for the first time; another 6f to travel here.	10/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

4th

1

(14)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

10st 2lb

Maiden has run well several times over various trips, including at this track; didn't stay 2m2f at Down Royal but was tailed-off over 1m4f at Bellewstown last time; chance if bouncing back.

14/1

13th

1

(9)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 61y

10st 2lb

in touch with leaders

7/2

8th

7

(12)

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 141y

9st 6lb

Maiden had been running well in handicaps of this standard before finishing second at lower level last time when trying 1m4f for the first time; another 6f to travel here.

10/1

5th

5 (7)

Slieve Binnian

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

9/2

Form: 08-002

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict

Was in fine form on turf/AW last year with three wins at up to 10.5f; just failed to get up at Roscommon (1m2f) latest and a major contender, although this shorter trip probably not a plus.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
14th 16 (8)	29th Aug 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y	16:15 Curragh Slieve Binnian 8st 7lb J: Jamie Powell T: David Marnane	Seven wins between turf and AW; won premier handicaps at Leopardstown and over C&D in 2025; went off the boil in Bahrain over the winter but best run since came at Dundalk last time; needs more from 1lb out of the handicap.	14/1
4th 8 (7)	15th Aug 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y	16:35 Dundalk (AW) Slieve Binnian 9st 2lb J: Luke McAteer T: David Marnane	Rock solid record of 4-6 on AW including two wins over C&D; is 2lb lower than when last winning here in 2024 and wasn't disgraced when beaten 4.25l in a premier handicap at Leopardstown last month; interesting back at this venue.	16/1
7th 5 (10)	9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 0y	19:03 Leopardstown Slieve Binnian 9st 2lb J: Robbie Colgan T: David Marnane	Three-time winner including this race last season off 3lb higher; below best in two runs this term, including in race he won last year at the Curragh on his latest start; capable off this mark but needs to rediscover best.	16/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

14th

16

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

8st 7lb

Seven wins between turf and AW; won premier handicaps at Leopardstown and over C&D in 2025; went off the boil in Bahrain over the winter but best run since came at Dundalk last time; needs more from 1lb out of the handicap.

14/1

4th

8

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

9st 2lb

Rock solid record of 4-6 on AW including two wins over C&D; is 2lb lower than when last winning here in 2024 and wasn't disgraced when beaten 4.25l in a premier handicap at Leopardstown last month; interesting back at this venue.

16/1

7th

5

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

9st 2lb

Three-time winner including this race last season off 3lb higher; below best in two runs this term, including in race he won last year at the Curragh on his latest start; capable off this mark but needs to rediscover best.

16/1

6th

2 (1)

12/1

Form: 15030-

Last run: 338 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict

Smart juvenile hurdler, Grade 3 winner and made the frame in the Triumph and at Punchestown; maiden winner over 1m5f last term, this trip surely too sharp and maybe it's a prep run for Galway.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 3	2nd Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y	14:45 Cork Nurburgring 11st 0lb J: Richard Deegan T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien	Dual-purpose Flat, hurdles and chase winner; rated 144 over fences but just one win from six chase starts; pulled up on last chase start in the Galway Plate when the 6-1 favourite; again below best when beaten 24l back on the Flat latest; capable but others arrive in better form.	7/2
4th 3	2nd Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y	14:45 Cork Nurburgring 11st 0lb J: Richard Deegan T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien	Dual-purpose Flat, hurdles and chase winner; rated 144 over fences but just one win from six chase starts; pulled up on last chase start in the Galway Plate when the 6-1 favourite; again below best when beaten 24l back on the Flat latest; capable but others arrive in better form.	7/2
14 (15)	28th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 170y	16:22 Curragh Nurburgring 9st 6lb J: Dylan Browne McMonagle T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien	One of seven for yard and the stable jockey rides; dual-purpose; pulled up when favourite in the Galway Plate on latest; neck second behind Ascending on last Flat start in the Ascot Stakes and 2lb better off with that rival now; blinkers replace cheekpieces; big chance.	12/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

4th

3

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:45 Cork

11st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

Dual-purpose Flat, hurdles and chase winner; rated 144 over fences but just one win from six chase starts; pulled up on last chase start in the Galway Plate when the 6-1 favourite; again below best when beaten 24l back on the Flat latest; capable but others arrive in better form.

7/2

4th

3

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:45 Cork

11st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

Dual-purpose Flat, hurdles and chase winner; rated 144 over fences but just one win from six chase starts; pulled up on last chase start in the Galway Plate when the 6-1 favourite; again below best when beaten 24l back on the Flat latest; capable but others arrive in better form.

7/2

14

(15)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:22 Curragh

9st 6lb