July 19 / 18.52 Down Royal

18.52

Good

Harvertech Handicap

  • Prize money: £5900
  • 1m 2f 140y
  • 8 runners
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Harvertech Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

1st
9 (9)
Masoun

7/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.10
  • Place: £1.60

Form: -87226

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Sole 3yo in the field who was left with plenty to do over this trip at Roscommon last time; earlier form over shorter and breeding suggests he'll stay alright so more possible.
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7th

2

(16)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Masoun

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Progressive last summer and again for this season's new yard, winning at Leopardstown and following up off 7lb higher over C&D in lady riders handicap; didn't run badly at Goodwood latest so not one to rule out.

14/1

9

(1)

29th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

13:20 Goodwood

Masoun

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Progressive last summer and again for this season's new yard when he won handicaps last month at Leopardstown (1m1f, soft) and the Curragh (1m2f Ladies Derby, good); tongue tied last three starts; needs the breaks from stall 1 but fine in big fields and another healthy step forward can't be ruled out.

9/1

2

(1)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Curragh

Masoun

10st 13lb

J: Elizabeth Gale

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

C&D winner; pulled out a career best to win at Leopardstown 16 days ago; lightly-raced for this yard but a 7lb rise may find him out back on quicker ground.

5/1

2nd
2 (8)
Apercu

11/4

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 431-4 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in Dundalk maiden over this trip in December and off until fine turf debut effort in Curragh handicap last month, staying on well over 1m1f under a considerate enough ride; just 2lb higher here and likely big player.
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10th

5

(20)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Apercu

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A Oliver

Four turf wins, including this race last year, beating Cloud Seeker by a short head; not far behind Iron Fist on seasonal debut at Cork; out of her comfort zone in a Listed race at Gowran last time; respected now on the same mark as 12 months ago.

14/1

8th

3

(3)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 100y

18:38 Gowran Park

Apercu

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Four turf wins have come in handicaps, the latest in May last year at the Curragh off 92 (1m2f, good); beaten 3l off 92 on return at the Curragh 11 days ago; has come up short when tried in stakes company, including when down the field in this race last season; needs more.

9/1

4th

3

(15)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Apercu

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

All five wins over this trip including this race last year (off 88) and Curragh premier handicap month later; out of depth in stakes company afterwards but one to consider back in handicap company.

13/2

10/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 3570-7

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced filly; showed some maiden ability for Kevin Prendergast, plenty of improvement needed from last month's yard debut.
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10th

4

(5)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Aird

11st 6lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Henry De Bromhead

Arguably lucky to avoid a rise in the ratings for a 1m4f maiden win last month; not guaranteed to stay as well as some of these rivals but merits respect.

4/1

5

(5)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Aird

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Exposed maiden but C&D second in December looks the standout piece of form in this modest maiden; this looks her best opportunity yet.

11/10

Form: 10-394 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won over C&D last September off 68 for today's rider; promising comeback run over an inadequate trip hasn't been backed up although some trouble in running latest under inexperienced claimer; can't be ruled out.
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13th

6

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

God Knows

9st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P Sweeney

Twice second for this yard after being acquired from a claimer last summer; went close over this trip at the Curragh in October; never involved on her comeback there over 7f; needs to bounce back after a below-par run at Sligo; hooded now.

16/1

9th

9

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

15:58 Sligo

God Knows

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: P Sweeney

Twice second for this yard after being acquired from a claimer last summer, including a near-miss over 1m at the Curragh in October; never involved on her comeback there over 7f; up in grade and was well beaten in this two years ago; headgear.

16/1

14th

2

(12)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

God Knows

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Runs well when fresh, second at this venue on her first start of the 2024 season and won a claimer on seasonal debut last year; worth considering on the form of her final two starts of the campaign.

11/2

Form: 000848

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner in Britain at around this trip but yet to trouble the judge for current yard; declining mark but remains opposable.
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18th

20

(21)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Pillar Of Hope

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P Sweeney

Five turf wins include a 1m4f course success during a solid 2025 campaign; below his best in two outings this term; mid-field behind today's Perry Mason on the first occasion.

33/1

8th

1

(3)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Pillar Of Hope

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Five turf wins include last year at the Curragh and when bolting up off 70 at Leopardstown in October; didn't count on seasonal return at the Curragh over a short enough trip; drops in class and upped to more suitable trip so has to be considered.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 5-2824 BF

Last run: 78 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Six wins in Britain shared between turf/AW at 1m-1m2f; slowly away and keen on final start for Lee Carter when beaten favourite at Lingfield in early May and now debuts for Ado McGuinness.
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7th

3

(10)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:14 Lingfield (AW)

Enough Already

9st 10lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Charlie Wallis

Won three times here (1m/1m2f) before his spell in Ireland and showed the ability remains when third of ten over 1m2f at this course last month; only sixth back here again since, though.

16/1

9

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

18:45 Kempton (AW)

Enough Already

9st 2lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Charlie Wallis

Four modest efforts for current stable this year; dropping down the weights but he has too much to prove for comfort.

50/1

9th

8

(13)

24th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 4

18:10 Kempton (AW)

Enough Already

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Charlie Wallis

Has beaten a total of one rival in three outings for this yard; would be a surprise winner.

66/1

Form: 720-98

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip at Fairyhouse last year and finished second in this event off 74; well below best both starts this season, latest when last of 8 here in Ulster Oaks last month but handicapper relenting.
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7th

5

(9)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 100y

17:10 Gowran Park

Alma Libre

9st 10lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: A Oliver

towards rear throughout

12/1

7th

7

(4)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 140y

18:52 Down Royal

Alma Libre

9st 5lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

never better than midfield, outpaced 2f out

8/1

8th

6

(4)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 75y

15:15 Down Royal

Alma Libre

9st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

soon disputed lead, led narrowly after 2f

8/1

Form: 064670

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won twice at two for the Johnstons; winless since and has become hard to predict but on an okay mark; visor replaces blinkers.
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12th

13

(10)

1st Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

True Statesman

9st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won twice at two for the Johnstons in 2022; winless since and hard to fancy on recent efforts (cheekpieces back on for visor here).

20/1

8th

8

(6)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 140y

18:52 Down Royal

True Statesman

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

8/1

11th

4

(9)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

True Statesman

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won twice at two for the Johnstons; winless since and has become hard to predict; last month's close fourth at Leopardstown gives him a chance.

10/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €13.20
Straight Forecast €9.85
Tricast €24.03
Trifecta €63.10

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Apercu

TOPSPEED:

Aird

POSTDATA:

Dark Note

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Enough Already

The Irish Sun:

Apercu