August 09 / 19.00 Tipperary

19.00

Good To Firm

Donovan Transport Handicap

  • Prize money: £5386.96
  • 0m 7f 100y
  • 16 runners
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Donovan Transport Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 854-62

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Both handicap runs this summer have been off basement 47 mark, latest when second to a clear all-the-way winner over 1m at Killarney (Poppy Pimento strong-finishing third); each-way claims.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

10

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:28 Leopardstown

Finsceal Annie

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Four-time winner (three on turf) including twice here last season over 7f on good and soft ground; is now just 1lb above the latest of those victories and 1m fine but needs to leave this term's poor form behind.

28/1

8th

4

(10)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Finsceal Annie

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won twice last season, both at this venue (7f, good to soft) including on this card; remains 5lb above her last win and her first two runs of the season offered little, but the yard had two winners at Roscommon on Monday so watch the betting.

16/1

11th

3

(13)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Finsceal Annie

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won twice last season, both at Leopardstown over 7f on good and soft; remains 9lb above her last win and she ran poorly on her seasonal return last month; yard form a plus.

12/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 0-02

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced gelding; twice well held in maidens before much improved second in Dundalk claimer last month, staying on well after a slow start over 7f in first-time tongue-tie (now left off) - claimed out of Andy Oliver's for 5,000euros; likely more to offer on handicap debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(13)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 13lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Started the season with victory in a 1m handicap at Cork and has kept his form well since without winning; close second over that trip at Bellewstown last time saw him go up another 2lb; new headgear combination tried here and unlikely to be far away; draw is the main negative

5/1

2nd

4

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Four-time winner who is in a consistent run of form and he got himself too far back when fourth of 16 at Leopardstown two weeks ago (1m, good); hard to discount.

6/1

4th

4

(10)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Four wins at around this trip, most recently off 60 at Cork in April; decent third at Roscommon last month and filled the same spot at Limerick eight days ago; one to consider again.

3/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 7098-4

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Respectable belated seasonal return at Killarney last month but has a bit to find with a couple of today's rivals on that run and wide draw not ideal (5lb wrong).
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

15

(11)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:26 Gowran Park

With Annie Luck

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Prendergast

Eight-race maiden; shaped like her turn may be near at Tipperary last month but couldn't get involved from off the pace back at that venue 20 days ago; not ruled out.

12/1

13th

13

(14)

1st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:00 Tipperary

With Annie Luck

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Kevin Prendergast

towards rear

5/1

3rd

16

(18)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 100y

19:00 Tipperary

With Annie Luck

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Kevin Prendergast

midfield

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £6.00

Form: 607

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three maidens and market likely best guide on handicap debut with tongue-tie fitted and Keane booked.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

17

(10)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Bridge The Gap

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Daniel James Murphy

Third reserve; eight-race maiden and unlikely to be involved on these terms.

9/1

Form: 772575

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Went close in a heavy ground handicap at Gowran in May despite hanging left in the straight; hasn't run near to that form three times since however on quicker ground so would appreciate rain.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

7

(13)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 24y

17:10 Leopardstown

Pandion Power

9st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Bagged back-to-back wins at Roscommon and Gowran in October last year on softer conditions; back to form at Gowran on heavy ground when reeled in late last time (1m, heavy); 4lb hike for last run seems harsh but cheekpieces on now and can go well.

9/1

2nd

1

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:03 Gowran Park

Pandion Power

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Two wins last October including here over a bit further, beating Pink Socks; has been mostly well below that level this term but not dismissed off that same mark.

8/1

14/1

Form: 040569

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Maiden tends to start slowly and hasn't always enjoyed the best of luck in running; steadily dropping in handicap and if getting a level start could outrun her likely odds.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(6)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Lorrs Girl

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Rodger Sweeney

Best form at Cork, the scene of her only win (over 7f in September 2024) and last season's best effort, in a 6f contest; failed to make much impact on seasonal debut at Killarney.

16/1

12th

13

(16)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Lorrs Girl

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Rodger Sweeney

Chance on last summer's form but absent since below par during the winter and she's drawn wide.

20/1

12th

11

(10)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Lorrs Girl

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Rodger Sweeney

Has won only one of her 21 starts; has shown enough lately to suggest a place chance; first-time cheekpieces and good 7lb claimer booked.

8/1

Form: 00-03

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Encouraging handicap debut at Killarney last month, coming late to take third (Finsceal Annie second) over 1m on quick ground; could go well off unchanged mark and be fancied to reverse Killarney form with Finsceal Annie.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

12

(11)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Poppy Pimento

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

never better than midfield, no extra from 1f out

15/2

7th

12

(11)

1st Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Poppy Pimento

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

never better than midfield, no extra from 1f out

15/2

7th

10

(17)

5th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 130y

17:15 Clonmel

Poppy Pimento

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

held up in rear

20/1

Form: 087-0

Last run: 144 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Modest form in sprint maidens at two and on Curragh return back in March; market only guide here on handicap debut after a break and stablemate Saffredi holds more obvious claims.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

16

(7)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:30 Gowran Park

Zippy Rocket

8st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, led after 1f, disputed lead after 1f

25/1

15th

21

(4)

7th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:10 Navan

Zippy Rocket

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gavin Cromwell

Modest form in maidens; unplaced favourite at Tipperary on handicap debut; better at Cork last time but considerable improvement required all the same; one pound out of the handicap.

14/1

8th

18

(12)

16th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 205y

19:32 Cork

Zippy Rocket

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gavin Cromwell

0-5; did go off favourite for handicap debut at Tipperary (7.5f, good to firm) but was never in it; up in trip.

14/1

11/2

Form: 942364

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Kept busy of late, good placings at Down Royal and Roscommon, most recently bit too keen and didn't quite get home but only beaten 2l at Gowran; should go close if settling and rider's claim a positive.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3

(4)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:59 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saffredi

9st 8lb

J: William Carson

T: Grace Harris

Ended 2024 by winning the corresponding race off 5lb lower; returned from 170 days off to win another C&D handicap in April (off this mark); not at his best in a Class 5 here two weeks ago but he was caught wide and shouldn't have that issue from stall 4; one to consider.

9/2

10

(9)

4th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Saffredi

9st 4lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Grace Harris

Handy sort who has been running well on turf lately including when second of five at Chepstow (6f, good) last time; looks interesting now returned here with his record over C&D reading 113; high on list.

6/1

2nd

3

(7)

19th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

19:00 Chepstow

Saffredi

9st 6lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Grace Harris

Largely consistent since returning from break with 6f AW win in April, and lost out only by two necks when third in slightly better race than this at Newbury (6f, good to firm) last month; below that form when favourite over C&D soon afterwards but still features prominently in calculations.

4/1

16/1

Form: 502608

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Just denied over this trip at Limerick on testing ground in May but form since on quicker ground not nearly as good; cheekpieces replace visor here; due to run at Sligo on Wednesday (7.02).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

17

(20)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Cork

Poppadom

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

27-race maiden but was only beaten a neck in a soft ground 1m handicap at Gowran in June; hasn't kicked on since and may need a bit further than 7f these days.

33/1

7th

13

(12)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Poppadom

9st 1lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Maiden after 26 starts was well beaten over further here last time; however, was runner-up over C&D in June so has to get back to that form.

22/1

12

(18)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

20:05 Gowran Park

Poppadom

9st 2lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

25-race maiden who went close to getting off the mark over 1m here in June; however, not as good twice since and has a tough draw to overcome now.

25/1

Form: 9-5002

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Much improved on third handicap attempt when strong-finishing second at Gowran last month on good ground from a wide draw; just 2lb higher here and slightly longer trip should suit although another high draw here.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

14

(6)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Share The Treasure

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: T Hogan

Got a win on the board over 1m6f at Navan in August but well held afterwards, and is probably going to need this first run of the year.

16/1

9th

21

(11)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Share The Treasure

8st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: T Hogan

Unplaced in six runs since a 1m6f Navan win in August; midfield behind Charlie Brow'n at the same venue last week; third reserve.

Form: -11905

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Back-to-back Dundalk AW wins earlier this year but needs to improve markedly on both turf runs this summer.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

11

(14)

15th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

13:45 York

Aisling Oscar

9st 7lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Has done well on AW for current yard, completing a remarkable eight-timer along the way; failed to transfer the form back to turf last time, taking record in this sphere to 0-10; bit to prove off same mark.

25/1

7th

8

(4)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Aisling Oscar

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

A revelation on AW for new yard since last November, posting an eight-timer; close second of six off this mark at Wolverhampton last month; he's 0-9 on turf but this is his first run on grass for his current trainer and he could be involved.

7/1

12/1

Form: 090

Last run: 67 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Not much to be derived from three runs in maidens; market might guide on handicap debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

1

(2)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 90y

20:20 Cork

Mastastroque

10st 1lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

Poor form in maidens and no progress on handicap debut when last seen; new trip may help but off 284 days and others preferred; wears first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

13th

1

(2)

20th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 90y

20:20 Cork

Mastastroque

10st 1lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

Poor form in maidens and no progress on handicap debut when last seen; new trip may help but off 284 days and others preferred; wears first-time cheekpieces.

10/1

14/1

Form: 595408

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Spring form encouraging but hasn't progressed, soft may not have suited at Galway; visor tried.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

6

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Exceeding

9st 7lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

No luck in running in the Listowel event in which Linger For Longer and Zabriskie Point finished in front of him; had previously shown improved form to beat Methgal narrowly at Leopardstown, with Zabriskie Point close up in the third; clear chance on that form.

6/1

14th

8

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Exceeding

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Beat Methgal by a short head at Leopardstown (7f, yielding to soft) to gain his second win from 29 starts; raised a fair 3lb for that but overall form suggests he's not certain to back it up.

4/1

1st

14

(10)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Exceeding

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Record of 1-28 is off-putting; posted an excellent display from 6lb outside the handicap at Naas on seasonal return when second of 15; let favourite backers down at Navan next time when never better than midfield; hard to trust.

6/1

10/1

Form: 2-8066

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Navan nursery winner last year but has struggled this season; now down 12lb for the season and cheekpieces tried so not one to rule out although draw a negative.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

3

(19)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 100y

19:00 Tipperary

Basilah Bear

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

prominent, led after 1f

10/1

6th

4

(2)

15th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:25 Killarney

Basilah Bear

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: David Marnane

took keen hold, prominent

6/1

20/1

Form: 008

Last run: 48 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three maidens and will have to do better on handicap debut; hood added.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

14

(3)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Its A Gamble

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Brian Nolan

Has failed to beat a single rival in her two handicap attempts; new headgear tried.

50/1

25th

27

(26)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Its A Gamble

8st 9lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Brian Nolan

towards rear

100/1

14

(3)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 39y

17:00 Punchestown

Its A Gamble

8st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Brian Nolan

Best effort in maidens came when beaten 11l at Limerick; ran poorly on handicap bow in first-time hood which is discarded; may need more time and is 2lb wrong.

66/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €79.40
Straight Forecast €69.46
Tricast €870.66
Trifecta €911.30

Selections

POSTDATA:

Saffredi

SPOTLIGHT:

Poppy Pimento

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pandion Power

The Irish Sun:

Saffredi