August 09 / 20.10 Tipperary

20.10

Good To Firm

GAIN The Advantage Series (Ladies) Handicap

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 1m 4f 115y
  • 14 runners
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GAIN The Advantage Series (Ladies) Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/2 (Won)

  • Win: £4.70
  • Place: £1.70

Form: 221353

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Consistent level of form of late for this rider, winning over 1m2f at Cork and more recently good third behind Evening's Empire at Down Royal (1m5f) despite rider losing an iron in straight; seems sure to be thereabouts.
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7th

1

(15)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Not Just Any Eagle

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Five-time winner; last scored at Leopardstown in May 2025 off 4lb lower; struggled on soft ground on seasonal return over 1m6f here in April; might need another run or two to hit top form.

28/1

10th

2

(2)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 5f 180y

17:25 Gowran Park

Not Just Any Eagle

10st 3lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Won his fifth race on the Flat when scoring over 1m4f at Leopardstown last year; some fine runs in defeat after up to 2m; below form last two runs but a chance if at best on return.

12/1

11

(9)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Not Just Any Eagle

9st 4lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Fifth career win came over C&D in May (good) and somewhat mixed form since, standout run when just denied over 2m1f at Clonmel last month (Bottler'secret 3L away third); heavy ground could have been too testing at Listowel last time so remains of interest back on better ground.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £12.70

Form: 5-87

Last run: 175 days

W: 11st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo made promising debut in Navan maiden last year, not nearly as effective in two AW starts over the winter; remains unexposed on handicap debut but lack of a recent run a concern.
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5

(4)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Scatchwah

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won a handicap off this mark at Roscommon (1m4f, soft) in September last year; nowhere near that in three runs this year and blood found in nostrils after penultimate run; new cheekpieces need to transform.

20/1

10

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:02 Curragh

Scatchwah

11st 3lb

J: Miss R Hogan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won over 1m4f on soft ground last year off a similar mark and was later third in this race off 5lb higher; needs to get back on track after three lesser shows (blood found in nostrils last time) but dangerous to dismiss.

16/1

19th

19

(8)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Scatchwah

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won over 12m4f on soft ground last year but disappointing over C&D last run of the season; better on return at Dundalk in April but more needed.

22/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 167-10

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Stays well, having won over 2m at Clonmel last year and battling winner over 1m4f on seasonal return at Killarney last month; shorter trip wouldn't have been ideal 10 days later; contender back up in trip here.
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22

(12)

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Molly Hall

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Alan McIntyre

Went up 14lb in total for early-season wins at Gowran and Ballinrobe; down the field over 1m6f here last time, and held by several of these on that evidence; probably a bit high in the ratings now.

22/1

10

(21)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Molly Hall

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Alan McIntyre

One of two runners for yard; won for the fifth time when taking a 1m5f Ballinrobe handicap last time; won over this trip on seasonal debut too; up 7lb and has an unhelpful draw so more needed again.

8/1

Form: 202-70

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Best run came when strong-finishing second in this race last year off 4lb higher; two runs this summer below that level but top lady rider booked and improvement expected.
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9th

2

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 90y

19:05 Kilbeggan

Black Soul

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Conor Houlihan

Point winner whose sole win in 23 starts under rules came in a Down Royal maiden hurdle last May; not shown much this year until chase debut at Tramore last time, falling two out when still in contention (Drop A Threat fourth); should build on that.

10/1

1

20th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 5f 160y

18:42 Tramore

Black Soul

11st 12lb

J: Mike O’Connor

T: Conor Houlihan

Sole win from 22 starts came in a 2m1f maiden hurdle at Down Royal last May (good) for John and Thomas Kiely; has struggled lately over hurdles and on AW at Dundalk.

20/1

10th

9

(10)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Black Soul

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Conor Houlihan

Sole win from 21 starts came in an extended 2m1f maiden hurdle at Down Royal in May (good) for John and Thomas Kiely; 0-16 on the level; makes AW debut now but others preferred.

18/1

Form: 23364/

Last run: 669 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Twice made the frame from three starts in Britain before joining Gordon Elliott, showing fair level of form over hurdles; hard to assess back on the Flat but can't be ruled out.
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11th

5

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

Teagarden Jazz

11st 8lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Charlie Keegan

Longstanding maiden yet to show anything for current yard (formerly Gordon Elliott); hard to fancy.

50/1

4

29th Jan 2026

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:25 Thurles

Teagarden Jazz

11st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Charlie Keegan

Lost form with Gordon Elliott; no revival yet in five outings for this yard; dropping in the handicap, but perhaps still too high.

33/1

Form: 81-330 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
In good form this spring, winning Killarney maiden hurdle before good third in Leopardstown Flat handicap; beaten odds-on favourite over hurdles latest but remains of interest back on the level.
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2nd

11

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

St Faz

9st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Usually races prominently; won four of his six starts for new yard this year, including when returned to turf for eight-runner race at Musselburgh (2m, good) in April; has excuses for the two defeats, on latest occasion fifth of 17 in the 2m2f Chester Plate despite the work he had to do to front-run from wide draw; one to note.

7/1

5th

16

(14)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

St Faz

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Seen mostly over jumps in his Irish days; getting hampered at the start prevented his usual prominent ride on penultimate outing but he's otherwise swept all before him for new yard this year, including when returned to turf for eight-runner race at Musselburgh (2m, good) 12 days ago; has 3lb penalty (the same as he's due to go up anyway) but wide draw is the chief worry.

11/1

1st

4

(5)

26th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 217y

Class 4

18:15 Musselburgh

St Faz

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Seen mostly over jumps in his Irish days; 3-3 on AW (1m6f/2m) last month upon joining this stable, before a lesser show three weeks ago when getting hampered at the start prevented his usual tactics; not ruled out on return to turf.

7/1

50/1

Form: 000990

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in four runs for this stable and 7lb out of handicap here.
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7th

15

(13)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 115y

20:10 Tipperary

Halcyon Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Abbie Murphy

T: J Motherway

in touch with leaders, prominent after 4f

50/1

12th

17

(1)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 103y

19:50 Killarney

Halcyon Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Abbie Murphy

T: J Motherway

Second reserve; soundly beaten in four runs for this stable; others preferred.

9th

16

(4)

3rd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 120y

20:20 Tipperary

Halcyon Spirit

8st 12lb

J: Abbie Murphy

T: J Motherway

AW winner for Marcus Tregoning and John McConnell; down the field in three turf starts for this stable.

33/1

Form: 5/78-2

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Showed some promise in maidens over shorter trips before improvement upped to 1m4f for handicap debut at Dundalk last month, close up throughout when beaten 1/2l; good jockey booking and should go well.
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12th

3

(11)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Avondale

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Barry Connell

Won consecutive 1m4f handicaps in 2024 at Roscommon and Galway (off 70); came back from an absence when winning over hurdles at Bellewstown last summer and ran well in novice events both starts afterwards; returns from a further 9 months' absence but goes well fresh.

7/1

1

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Avondale

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Won consecutive 1m4f handicaps on the Flat last year; came back from an absence when winning over hurdles at Bellewstown and a fine effort in a Listed novice at Galway since, both approx' 2m; should appreciate this longer trip and be involved.

4/1

2

29th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

17:05 Galway

Avondale

11st 6lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Barry Connell

Decent Flat handicapper, scoring over 1m4f at Roscommon and here last season; returned from 298-day absence to land 2m1f Bellewstown maiden hurdle early this month in good style; should handle this step up in grade.

9/2

Form: 0-3944

Last run: 21 days

W: 11st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m2f at Down Royal last September but remains unproven over this far.
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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: 302302

Last run: 24 days

W: 11st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
More than three years since the most recent of three Flat wins for this stable (AW) but good placed efforts at around this trip in June at Leopardstown and Fairyhouse for today's rider; remote second at Killarney (2m1f) latest; handles quick ground and one to consider.
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8th

19

(21)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Bold Approach

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

prominent, went second after 3f, led 5f out, headed under 2f out, weakened final furlong

20/1

4th

11

(2)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 55y

17:25 Listowel

Bold Approach

9st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

dwelt start, soon led on inner

16/1

Form: /3/0-0

Last run: 147 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Placed form over shorter trips in Britain but very lightly raced in recent years, unseating early over hurdles latest; hard to fancy.
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11th

11

(8)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 115y

20:10 Tipperary

Bababobo

10st 1lb

J: Miss N C Hennessy

T: Miss Niamh Carol Hennessy

reared start, prominent

33/1

4

16th Jun 2024

Yielding

2m 2f 185y

14:32 Downpatrick

Bababobo

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Miss Niamh Carol Hennessy

Showed some ability on the Flat in Britain; clearly not easy to train and has had some periods on the sidelines; plum last in a Dundalk handicap in March when last seen; tongue-tied for his hurdles debut.

33/1

14th

6

(1)

15th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:20 Dundalk (AW)

Bababobo

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Miss Niamh Carol Hennessy

Lightly raced sort; mid-division on his stable debut after 13 months off in a Leopardstown handicap last May; best watched after another 10 months off.

33/1

Form: 270-51 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Provided today's rider with her first winner when making much of running over 1m5f at Down Royal last month in first-time tongue tie (Not Just Any Eagle third); ran no sort of race back hurdling at Galway but respected on that Down Royal win (4lb higher).
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7

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

Evenings Empire

10st 13lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: James M Barcoe

Dual-purpose; 0-11 over timber; pulled up over C&D on last start in this sphere; tailed off on Flat at Leopardstown latest; Brianna Lily looks yard's best chance.

28/1

18th

3

(20)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Evenings Empire

10st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: James M Barcoe

On a losing run since 1m5f Down Royal win in July 2024; badly out of form (Flat and hurdles) last year.

33/1

Form: 0/0080

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Has been struggling in handicaps; down 12lb from opening mark but remains opposable.
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19

(18)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Hes Justagent

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

12-race maiden who hasn't been threatening to put that right over all sorts of trips.

50/1

12

(3)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Dundalk (AW)

Hes Justagent

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

Poor maiden who was well behind The Bog Bank at Down Royal three weeks ago.

25/1

11th

11

(3)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Hes Justagent

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

Showed little for two former yards; better effort on debut for this stable when seventh of 18 at Fairyhouse; only one place behind beaten favourite Spirit Of Eagles when a fair sixth at the same venue last Friday.

10/1

14th
14 (12)
Susie Wosie

33/1

Form: 60-000

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Hasn't offered a lot in four handicaps since winning a claimer last summer, blinkers having no effect on latest (now left off).
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14th

12

23rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Susie Wosie

11st 2lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: J G Murray

towards rear, not fluent 1st

50/1

14th

14

(12)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 115y

20:10 Tipperary

Susie Wosie

9st 8lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: J G Murray

in touch with leaders

33/1

15th

9

(10)

16th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:51 Gowran Park

Susie Wosie

9st 4lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: J G Murray

Hasn't offered a lot in four handicaps since winning a claimer last July; blinkers a cry for help by the looks.

20/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €225.00
Straight Forecast €137.04
Tricast €1012.33
Trifecta €676.30

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

God Knows

SPOTLIGHT:

Evening's Empire

POSTDATA:

Not Just Any Eagle

The Irish Sun:

Teagarden Jazz