July 19 / 19.27 Down Royal

19.27

Good

GAIN The Advantage Series Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 1m 5f 0y
  • 12 runners
RTV
View Course
GAIN The Advantage Series Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.10
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 4270-5

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since a 2yo; was hurdling with some credit over the winter but beaten 9l over C&D last time and has to do much better with a tongue-tie added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

8

(17)

23rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 9y

19:50 Ballinrobe

Evenings Empire

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

A winner over this trip from 1lb lower at Down Royal last summer for the Hartys (good); didn't beat a rival on stable debut at Limerick 12 days when sent off 100-1; others make more appeal.

100/1

11th

8

(4)

11th Jun 2025

Good

2m 1f 0y

20:20 Limerick

Evenings Empire

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Won over 1m5f at Down Royal last summer, hasn't been seen since running out over hurdles last October final start for the Harty's; may need this.

16/1

7

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

15:55 Clonmel

Evenings Empire

11st 0lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Dual Flat winner has run well in defeat at times over hurdles; outclassed at Galway last time but could run well back in this grade; trip a question.

12/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 571-77 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won final start in France last year over this trip; the best of two runs for this yard came over 1m6f at Gowran last time; dropped 1lb but has to do more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

6th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

17:10 Kilbeggan

Vidisha

11st 2lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

in touch with leaders, prominent after 2nd

50/1

12th

2

30th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 190y

15:20 Wexford

Vidisha

11st 0lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Won over 1m5f in France and pipped over that trip for Johnny Murtagh last month; starts off over hurdles for new yard and hood is back on.

10/1

8th

2

(9)

1st Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Vidisha

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Won in France last year over 1m5f and steadily working her way into form this term, easily best run on latest when failing by short-head over same trip at Down Royal last month under today's rider; 2lb rise but shortlisted.

8/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: -22135 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Generally consistent on AW and turf this year, winning over 1m2f at Cork and solid in defeat at Gowran and this track since over similar trips; yet to tackle this trip but go well if staying.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(7)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:30 Fairyhouse

Not Just Any Eagle

9st 8lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Won his fifth race when landing a 1m4f handicap at Leopardstown in May; met trouble in running over 1m6f at the Curragh on his next start, and did well in the circumstances to finish just behind fourth-placed Brosna Town; not quite at his best at the same venue last time.

7/1

7th

1

(1)

27th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:00 Curragh

Not Just Any Eagle

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Won his fifth race when scoring over this trip at Leopardstown last month; didn't get the clearest of runs over 1m6f at this track since; raised another 1lb doesn't help but is in fine form and is a player.

7/1

9

(2)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Not Just Any Eagle

9st 5lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Won his fifth race when taking a 1m4f Leopardstown handicap last time under this rider; raised 3lb for that; disappointed sole start over this trip on soft ground but this surface suits better; considered.

8/1

Form: 119-13 BF

Last run: 60 days

W: 10st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won for the fourth time when taking a 1m4f Roscommon handicap on seasonal debut but couldn't back it up there a week later, albeit still a good effort, beaten 2l; down 1lb and can go well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4

(23)

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Jabbar

9st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Gerard O’Leary

6-23 on the Flat; went close when third in 2m Naas November handicap last October off a stone lower; improved from Killarney fifth behind Mordor when second over 1m6f last time; 7lb claimer keeps the ride.

14/1

2nd

13

(7)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:30 Curragh

Jabbar

8st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Dual-purpose; 4-14 on turf on the Flat; went close in 2m Premier Handicap at Naas off 9lb lower last October (soft); promising effort at Killarney latest (2m1f, good); has won at this trip and he's not discounted in first-time cheekpieces.

16/1

2nd

13

(7)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:30 Curragh

Jabbar

8st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Dual-purpose; 4-14 on turf on the Flat; went close in 2m Premier Handicap at Naas off 9lb lower last October (soft); promising effort at Killarney latest (2m1f, good); has won at this trip and he's not discounted in first-time cheekpieces.

16/1

Form: 9870-6

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Dual winner was regressive last year and makes limited appeal on first run since February.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(5)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Butterfly Garden

9st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Kevin Prendergast

Came back to form to win her third race (second at Tramore) last time; 7lb rise for that looks stiff but has run well over C&D off a higher mark in the past so has to be considered.

7/1

1st

8

(15)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Butterfly Garden

9st 8lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Kevin Prendergast

prominent, went second under 4f out, shaken up to lead under 2f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong

11/2

5th

12

(7)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:27 Down Royal

Butterfly Garden

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Kevin Prendergast

prominent, dropped to midfield halfway, headway towards far side over 1f out, went fourth inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

28/1

Form: 4150-0 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner has won nine times on the Flat, including over C&D; poor runs on the Flat and over hurdles for Noel Kelly lately and is back to his former yard now; needs a revival
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

13

15th Oct 2024

Good

2m 6f 166y

16:50 Punchestown

Wild Shot

11st 0lb

J: Gavin Brouder

T: John C McConnell

Prolific Flat and dual hurdles winner at a fairly modest level; long losing run but twice placed in claiming hurdles including latest when 6l off Cozone at Clonmel (2m4f, good); rider's claim brings the pair closer but still needs to find more.

10/1

2nd

7

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

15:20 Clonmel

Wild Shot

10st 8lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: John C McConnell

Prolific Flat and dual hurdles winner; fair form under both codes this summer, placed in claimer over this trip at Bellewstown and not shamed in handicap company last time; well in at the weights, for what that's worth in a race of this nature, and good ground important.

3/1

6th

3

13th Sep 2024

Good

2m 6f 11y

16:35 Ballinrobe

Wild Shot

11st 9lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

midfield

10/1

Form: 41/60- D

Last run: 262 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose mare ran a fine race in a Punchestown Grade 1 but was below form at Cork since; dual Flat winner but would prefer more ease in the ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 200y

18:25 Kilbeggan

Whatcouldhavebeen

11st 7lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

towards rear, not fluent and dropped to rear 3rd, detached 3 out, kept on and went remote fourth towards finish

4/1

4th

8

25th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 200y

18:25 Kilbeggan

Whatcouldhavebeen

11st 7lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

towards rear, not fluent and dropped to rear 3rd, detached 3 out, kept on and went remote fourth towards finish

4/1

13th

6

5th Apr 2025

Good To Soft

3m 0f 149y

Class 1

13:20 Aintree

Whatcouldhavebeen

11st 10lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Four wins divided between Flat and hurdles; well held in January on return from a break but more like it when fifth of 16 over 2m4f at Fairyhouse (soft) six weeks ago, shaping as if this return to 3m will suit.

50/1

Form: 72207-

Last run: 262 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a soft ground Killarney maiden in 2022 and some solid runs in defeat last year; ground-versatile but will need to be ready on return; yard having a fine season.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17th

12

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 180y

16:20 Naas

Beautiful Chaos

11st 5lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Flat winner in 2022; handed a rating of 103 after three fourth places in trio of maiden hurdles; jockey takes off another 7lb; could sneak into the frame at a price.

22/1

12

3rd Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 180y

16:20 Naas

Beautiful Chaos

11st 5lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Flat winner in 2022; handed a rating of 103 after three fourth places in trio of maiden hurdles; jockey takes off another 7lb; could sneak into the frame at a price.

22/1

6/1

Form: 58-002

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
One of three runners for yard; best run this season when a narrow runner-up over 1m2.5f at this track last time; was poor over this trip earlier this season but has improved since then; hood added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(5)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Dabana

10st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Sole victory here last year in 1m maiden when trained by Dermot Weld; went close over 1m2f at Down Royal in June but down the field in three subsequent starts; return to AW needs to spark a revival.

16/1

13th

1

(13)

9th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:27 Navan

Dabana

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: John C McConnell

Went close over this far at Down Royal in June but down the field in her two subsequent runs; has become hard to predict.

14/1

OUR TIP
10th
3 (13)
Whiskey Sour

28/1

Form: 0-0890

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Fine dual-purpose when trained by Willie Mullins but badly regressive on the Flat for this yard and not easy to fancy despite a rapidly dropping mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

5

(9)

8th Aug 2024

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:22 Leopardstown

Whiskey Sour

11st 2lb

J: Mr A Lezama

T: S Wilson

prominent behind clear leader

33/1

10th

3

(13)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:27 Down Royal

Whiskey Sour

10st 0lb

J: Sean Bird

T: S Wilson

midfield

28/1

16th

10

(12)

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:15 Curragh

Whiskey Sour

9st 6lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: S Wilson

Eight career wins but no trace of his best form for some time; not disgraced in a Fairyhouse handicap last time but much more needed.

66/1

14/1

Form: 080-08

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Dual winner in France up to 1m1f; regressive for Tony Martin and beaten 5l over 1m1f for this yard at Leopardstown last time; has to improve for longer trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(18)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:50 Fairyhouse

My Kurkum

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: R K Watson

One of two for yard; last won in France in 2022; in good form in two runs this term, finishing second at Sligo (6f good) and Roscommon (7.5f, good); handles cut in the ground and not discounted in first-time visor.

11/2

12th
1 (1)
Falvio

22/1

Form: 00010/

Last run: 621 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Triple Flat winner in France, last time nearly two years ago; maiden over jumps for this yard and chasing lately; others appeal more.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

25th Jul 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:05 Wexford

Falvio

11st 4lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: C A McBratney

Flat winner on the continent but 0-14 in this sphere and arrives on the back of a tailed off Flat effort six days ago.

20/1

12th

1

(1)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:27 Down Royal

Falvio

10st 9lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: C A McBratney

in rear

22/1

Non-runners

Calmafterthestorm, Rushford

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €190.00
Straight Forecast €165.58
Tricast €698.50
Trifecta €460.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jabbar

POSTDATA:

Vidisha

The Irish Sun:

Whatcouldhavebeen

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Jabbar