July 19 / 17.42 Down Royal

17.42

Good

Proparamedics Handicap

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Proparamedics Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.20
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 642701 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Numerous placings before off the mark at the 23rd attempt when scoring over this trip at Navan six days ago, leading inside distance and seeing out the stiff finish well; 8lb rise for that but could go well.
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5

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:07 Bellewstown

Reinforce

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Miss Katy Brown

Dual winner last year has been mostly well below form on last number of starts, including at Cork last time; has to stage a revival.

16/1

6

(8)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

19:09 Cork

Reinforce

9st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Miss Katy Brown

Won consecutive handicaps over this trip last summer on quick ground and some good runs in defeat after; well below best on AW when last seen but is off an attractive mark if close to his winning form.

8/1

9th

3

(1)

12th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

14:40 Southwell (AW)

Reinforce

9st 8lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Miss Katy Brown

towards rear, weakened quickly over 1f out, eased inside final furlong

33/1

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.20
  • Place: £2.30

Form: -45863

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come on AW over 6f; encouraging recent turf return however at Bellewstown when staying on third over 5f on yard debut; on a nice mark but really wants 6f.
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2nd

4

(6)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:57 Bellewstown

Hero Of The Hour

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Has generally struggled since gaining sixth win of career at Dundalk in October; however, he has gone well over C&D off higher marks before so the return to his local track may well spark a revival; interesting with the visor back on.

15/2

2

(14)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Hero Of The Hour

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Uneven form since winning at Dundalk last October; poor on turf on last two runs, others preferred.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 230040 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
All five wins on AW at Dundalk, four of them over 6f; best recent turf effort when fourth behind Havana Notion, Realtin Fantasy and Ginormous at Tipperary (beaten 2l), no show at Naas since.
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6

(2)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:40 Tipperary

Theriverrunsdeep

8st 13lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Five-time AW winner won for the first time on turf over this trip at Naas last summer; absent since September but 9yo not one to rule out off this sort of mark.

15/2

3rd

9

(6)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Theriverrunsdeep

9st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Five-time course winner won on turf last month for the first time; has to rebound from a poor Fairyhouse run 4 days ago.

14/1

13th

8

(7)

23rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Theriverrunsdeep

9st 6lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Seamus G O’Donnell

Five-time Dundalk winner; finally came good on turf (at 25th attempt) when bolting up in a 5f handicap at Naas last month, with Cooolcalmncollected and Clarinbridge among those behind; went up 10lb for that, and coped reasonably well when fifth of 15 at Navan.

8/1

4th
4 (5)
Elliott

12/1

Form: 55-936 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Encouraging C&D third on last month's seasonal debut wasn't backed up at Bellewstown, never landing a blow; return to this more conventional track may suit.
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7

(2)

10th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

20:40 Catterick

Elliott

9st 1lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Rebecca Menzies

5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; no show in two runs since returning to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024); steps back up in trip and headgear removed; market watch advised.

10/1

8

(11)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Elliott

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; sent off favourite for his return to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024) last month but over-raced early and was never in contention; something to prove after that and a new visor replaces cheekpieces.

10/1

8

(11)

29th May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Ripon

Elliott

9st 5lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Rebecca Menzies

5f AW winner in his first stint with Rebecca Menzies; sent off favourite for his return to this yard (trained in Ireland in 2024) last month but over-raced early and was never in contention; something to prove after that and a new visor replaces cheekpieces.

10/1

Form: 000387 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won this race last year off same mark but has been largely struggling this year; back down to winning mark so can't be ruled out with talented rider's valuable 7lb claim.
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2nd

9

(4)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Spirit Of Eagles

9st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Thomas Dowling

1-26 on turf, the win coming in July 2023; not beaten far on two occasions last month; 8l fifth when favourite at Fairyhouse last week, just in front of He's Justagent.

6/1

5th

15

(9)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:50 Fairyhouse

Spirit Of Eagles

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Thomas Dowling

1-25 on turf, the win coming in July 2023; not beaten far the last twice, including a 2l fourth over C&D (good) on latest; most of best form is on a sound surface so probably needs the rain to miss.

10/1

15

(5)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Spirit Of Eagles

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Thomas Dowling

1-24 on turf, her sole win coming at Down Royal (5f, good) in July 2023; worth considering on her close-up fourth at Sligo, though Whatswrongnow (seventh) has shown improved form since then; overall record is a source of concern.

8/1

15/2

Form: 007523

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Maiden steadily improving since dropped to 5f, notably second in blanket finish at Naas and at Tipperary early this month, making most and only losing second close home to Realtin Fantasy in event won by Havana Notion; place claims again.
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6th

3

(5)

1st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

15:25 Redcar

Ginormous

9st 8lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Pam Sly

slightly awkward start, took keen hold, held up in last, switched left halfway, headway on far side of group from over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0-8332 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Not easy to win with but very consistent since beating Havana Notion at Dundalk last winter, including close C&D third and most recently when second to comfortable winner Havana Notion at Tipperary; same mark so entitled to be thereabouts again.
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8

(6)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:40 Tipperary

Realtin Fantasy

8st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: W P Browne

Hard to win with but did win her maiden over C&D and second to Havana Notion in this race last year off 51; recent runs leave her with a bit to find but can't be ruled out given her record over this fast 5f; 1lb wrong.

8/1

11

(2)

7th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Navan

Realtin Fantasy

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: W P Browne

Hard to win with but has run well over C&D, including behind Irish Rumour in September; no show on recent Cork comeback and others preferred.

16/1

4

(15)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Cork

Realtin Fantasy

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: W P Browne

1-35 on turf and was below form when last seen on the AW; tends to come on for a reappearance run so may be best watched after 172 days off.

16/1

10/1

Form: 40-759

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Modest form in maidens but definite step forward on second handicap attempt at Naas; failed to back that up at Tipperary however (slowly away) and plenty to find with three of today's rivals on that run although remains a potential improver.
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8th

11

(5)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Babyface

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Edward Lynam

15-race maiden, placed only once; best form over C&D; only one length behind My Girl Sioux last time; 2lb out of the handicap.

6/1

4th

10

(9)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Babyface

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Edward Lynam

midfield, headway over 1f out, disputing second inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

18/1

4th

10

(9)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Babyface

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Edward Lynam

midfield, headway over 1f out, disputing second inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

18/1

Form: 939731 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Good third over C&D in June, more recently landed Tipperary apprentice contest for second consecutive year, beating Realtin Fantasy with a degree of comfort; 6lb higher now but rider able to utilise his claim here so every chance.
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9

(3)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:40 Tipperary

Havana Notion

8st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John James Feane

Won this race for the last two years, last year beating Realtin Fantasy off 55; dropped a good bit in handicap since (3lb wrong here), reportedly making respiratory noise at Fairyhouse last time; hard to be confident in but can't rule out and yard among the winners at the weekend.

6/1

11

(4)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Havana Notion

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: John James Feane

Mostly ordinary form at Dundalk this year though placed three starts ago; two turf wins have been gained at 5f, the most recent off a 9lb higher mark at Tipperary last July.

12/1

11

(4)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Havana Notion

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: John James Feane

Mostly ordinary form at Dundalk this year though placed three starts ago; two turf wins have been gained at 5f, the most recent off a 9lb higher mark at Tipperary last July.

12/1

10th
6 (10)
Marble Angel

12/1

Form: -37600

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Wasn't beaten too far in opening handicaps (including here) but took a backward step in first-time cheekpieces (now left off) at Bellewstown; others preferred.
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1st

9

(6)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Marble Angel

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: A Oliver

Back-to-back 1m winner here before she was turned over in her hat-trick bid last month, possibly finding the run coming too soon just seven days on; has speed and drop to 7f probably fine; may bounce back.

4/1

16/1

Form: 722390

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Maiden's standout effort came when touched off over 6f at Navan in May; plenty to find on recent form however and cheekpieces now tried.
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12

(1)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

18:08 Roscommon

Layoftheland

9st 1lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Showed decent form in the early stages of last season, when placed three times in quick succession; has deteriorated; has failed to beat any of her 30 rivals in two starts this year.

25/1

7

(1)

11th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Layoftheland

9st 1lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Showed decent form in the early stages of last season; lost form afterwards and last month's comeback run at Fairyhouse was poor; no obvious claims although has been given every chance by the handicapper and upped in trip.

12/1

12

(7)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Layoftheland

9st 2lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Sean Davis

Showed decent form in the early stages of last season; lost form after finishing third on this card when ridden by Colin Keane and sent off even-money favourite; 14lb lower now, worth considering.

10/1

10/1

Form: 70-907 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Winner in Britain but little form to speak of in Ireland until only beaten 2l over C&D last month when 6lb out of handicap; races off his true mark here so can't be ruled out.
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12th

9

(15)

19th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Astral Beat

9st 0lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Lee Smyth

towards rear

10/1

7th

12

(6)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:30 Down Royal

Astral Beat

8st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: Lee Smyth

towards rear but in touch with leaders, switched left from 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, nearest finish

50/1

12th

7

(12)

22nd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Astral Beat

9st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Lee Smyth

Has struggled to find any real form since returning last summer; visor tried here but hard to recommend.

50/1

Non-runners

Inflection Point, Takana, Pulse Of Shanghai

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Payout
Exacta €29.20
Straight Forecast €25.87
Tricast €343.93

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Reinforce

SPOTLIGHT:

Havana Notion

The Irish Sun:

Hero Of The Hour

POSTDATA:

Reinforce