14.50

7/2

Form: 29-552

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict

Maiden has run well in defeat a number of times, both here and most recently at Galway last month when strong-finishing second, coming from some way back under today's rider, having not had clear run; definite contender and good draw if he can exploit it.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 9 (1)	15th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y	14:50 Dundalk (AW) Cuban Confusion 9st 8lb J: Darragh O’Sullivan T: David Marnane	Maiden has run well in defeat a number of times, both here and most recently at Galway last month when strong-finishing second, coming from some way back under today's rider, having not had clear run; definite contender and good draw if he can exploit it.	7/2
2nd 3 (5)	29th Jul 2024 Soft 0m 7f 0y	18:40 Galway Cuban Confusion 9st 11lb J: Darragh O’Sullivan T: David Marnane	Maiden has run well in defeat a number of times, notably on AW; didn't get the clearest of runs behind Enchanted Garden at Leopardstown last time; go well if handling this ground.	13/2
5th 8 (3)	18th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y	17:45 Leopardstown Cuban Confusion 9st 8lb J: Darragh O’Sullivan T: David Marnane	Placed twice on AW, including on handicap debut, at two and gelded over the winter; better for return at Cork and strong-run 7f (can be keen) would suit.	14/1

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2nd

9

(1)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Dundalk (AW)

9st 8lb

Maiden has run well in defeat a number of times, both here and most recently at Galway last month when strong-finishing second, coming from some way back under today's rider, having not had clear run; definite contender and good draw if he can exploit it.

7/2

2nd

3

(5)

29th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:40 Galway

9st 11lb

Maiden has run well in defeat a number of times, notably on AW; didn't get the clearest of runs behind Enchanted Garden at Leopardstown last time; go well if handling this ground.

13/2

5th

8

(3)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

9st 8lb

Placed twice on AW, including on handicap debut, at two and gelded over the winter; better for return at Cork and strong-run 7f (can be keen) would suit.

14/1

3rd

5 (9)

J: Donagh Murphy

14/1

Form: 60-549

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict

Promise in maidens here in the spring; left with plenty to do on last month's handicap debut here (hooded first-time) and improvement needed back in maiden company.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
13th 14 (9)	25th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y	18:00 Dundalk (AW) Ateenosix 9st 6lb J: Donagh Murphy T: M Halford & T Collins	Eight-race maiden; beaten a head in a 6f claimer last month but it was a low-key effort back in handicap company over C&D last week; 3lb lower but others appeal more.	14/1
9th 2 (14)	18th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y	18:45 Dundalk (AW) Ateenosix 10st 0lb J: Ronan Whelan T: M Halford & T Collins	Respectable third in C&D apprentice maiden in August; beaten a head in 6f claiming maiden when sent off odds-on here latest; stable excel at this venue; respected on handicap debut with Ronan Whelan booked; wide draw.	4/1
2nd 2 (6)	27th Sep 2024 Standard 0m 6f 0y	16:40 Dundalk (AW) Ateenosix 9st 2lb J: Ronan Whelan T: M Halford & T Collins	Sets the standard on form and is the highest rated with a mark of 67; beaten 4.5l into fourth on sole try at 6f here back in April; finished 5l behind the winner when third in a 7f maiden here last month; drops back in trip and has leading claims with Ronan Whelan back on board.	Evs

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13th

14

(9)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

9st 6lb

J: Donagh Murphy

Eight-race maiden; beaten a head in a 6f claimer last month but it was a low-key effort back in handicap company over C&D last week; 3lb lower but others appeal more.

14/1

9th

2

(14)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

10st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

Respectable third in C&D apprentice maiden in August; beaten a head in 6f claiming maiden when sent off odds-on here latest; stable excel at this venue; respected on handicap debut with Ronan Whelan booked; wide draw.

4/1

2nd

2

(6)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

Sets the standard on form and is the highest rated with a mark of 67; beaten 4.5l into fourth on sole try at 6f here back in April; finished 5l behind the winner when third in a 7f maiden here last month; drops back in trip and has leading claims with Ronan Whelan back on board.

Evs

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4th

1 (11)

Golden Circet

J: Danny Power

T: W McCreery

13/2

Form: 6-3

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Was having only second career start when encouraging third to an odds-on shot over 1m at Killarney last month, having shown early speed; drop back to 7f could suit on AW debut.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 6 (9)	28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 209y Class 4	17:20 Sandown Golden Circet 9st 6lb J: Tom Queally T: Jim & Suzi Best	Well handicapped on his wins at Bath (1m2f) and Epsom (8.5f) last year, but he hasn't threatened back on the Flat in his last two starts; needs to raise his game and it would be a concern if rain arrives (all wins have been on good/good to firm).	12/1
5th 3 (4)	10th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y Class 5	17:45 Windsor Golden Circet 9st 10lb J: Liam Wright T: Jim & Suzi Best	Pretty consistent on the Flat and over hurdles this year and has dropped 1lb since his recent fourth at Epsom (1m2f, good to firm); visor (worn for last four races) is left off here; probably won't be far away.	8/1
4th 3 (2)	30th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 2f 17y Class 5	17:30 Epsom Golden Circet 9st 10lb J: Warren Fentiman T: Jim & Suzi Best	Scored over 8.5f here (good) last summer and kept on for respectable fourth at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) on latest Flat start in May; returns to this code on a workable mark and after a recent second over hurdles; likely contender.	5/2

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6th

6

(9)

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 209y

Class 4

9st 6lb

Well handicapped on his wins at Bath (1m2f) and Epsom (8.5f) last year, but he hasn't threatened back on the Flat in his last two starts; needs to raise his game and it would be a concern if rain arrives (all wins have been on good/good to firm).

12/1

5th

3

(4)

10th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

9st 10lb

Pretty consistent on the Flat and over hurdles this year and has dropped 1lb since his recent fourth at Epsom (1m2f, good to firm); visor (worn for last four races) is left off here; probably won't be far away.

8/1

4th

3

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 17y

Class 5

9st 10lb

Scored over 8.5f here (good) last summer and kept on for respectable fourth at Brighton (1m4f, good to firm) on latest Flat start in May; returns to this code on a workable mark and after a recent second over hurdles; likely contender.

5/2

5th

2 (10)

Musical Pace

J: Robert Whearty

T: Edward Lynam

8/1

Form: 3

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Encouraging enough Naas debut in June when staying on third over 6f; bred to appreciate this longer trip so improvement likely.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 2 (10)	15th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y	14:50 Dundalk (AW) Musical Pace 10st 0lb J: Robert Whearty T: Edward Lynam	Encouraging enough Naas debut in June when staying on third over 6f; bred to appreciate this longer trip so improvement likely.	8/1
3rd 5 (13)	26th Jun 2024 Good 0m 5f 205y	18:30 Naas Musical Pace 10st 0lb J: W J Lee T: Edward Lynam	Profitable gelding; half-brother to winners Novancia (1m1f/1m4f; RPR 87), Footsteps Forever (6f 2yo; 77) and Navarra Pace (7f AW; 72); dam 1m4f winner (78), sister to German 1m4f Group 1 winner Yavana's Pace and 1m2f Listed winner Littlepacepaddocks; speed in his pedigree but will probably need this making his debut at four.	14/1

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5th

2

(10)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

10st 0lb

Encouraging enough Naas debut in June when staying on third over 6f; bred to appreciate this longer trip so improvement likely.

8/1

3rd

5

(13)

26th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

10st 0lb

Profitable gelding; half-brother to winners Novancia (1m1f/1m4f; RPR 87), Footsteps Forever (6f 2yo; 77) and Navarra Pace (7f AW; 72); dam 1m4f winner (78), sister to German 1m4f Group 1 winner Yavana's Pace and 1m2f Listed winner Littlepacepaddocks; speed in his pedigree but will probably need this making his debut at four.

14/1

6th

8 (12)

Convincing

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John Joseph Murphy

11/2

Form: 4

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Some market confidence on last month's Killarney debut, not quite getting home over 1m after racing keenly early on; drop back in trip should suit and one for the shortlist despite high draw.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 5	26th Aug 2026 Good 2m 1f 40y	18:38 Bellewstown Convincing 11st 7lb J: Eoghan Finegan T: Ciaran Murphy	Gained breakthrough win off 6lb lower at Kilbeggan earlier this month (2m, good) with Surviving Murmansk 5.5l back in sixth; extra furlong here should be fine for him; player again.	9/2
1st 7	8th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 0y	17:48 Kilbeggan Convincing 11st 1lb J: Eoghan Finegan T: Ciaran Murphy	Three runs in maiden hurdles over the winter were nott devoid of promise; decent effort in first-time blinkers in a 1m handicap at Naas last month; cheekpieces tried for the first time over hurdles today; could go well at a big price.	14/1
5th 5 (6)	22nd Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y	19:30 Naas Convincing 9st 10lb J: Gabriella Hill T: Ciaran Murphy	A 17-race maiden; plenty to prove at this stage; failed to run to expectations at Killarney last week; quite well fancied then, at a venue where he has produced some of his better efforts; blinkered now.	20/1

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4th

5

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

11st 7lb

Gained breakthrough win off 6lb lower at Kilbeggan earlier this month (2m, good) with Surviving Murmansk 5.5l back in sixth; extra furlong here should be fine for him; player again.

9/2

1st

7

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

11st 1lb

Three runs in maiden hurdles over the winter were nott devoid of promise; decent effort in first-time blinkers in a 1m handicap at Naas last month; cheekpieces tried for the first time over hurdles today; could go well at a big price.

14/1

5th

5

(6)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

9st 10lb

A 17-race maiden; plenty to prove at this stage; failed to run to expectations at Killarney last week; quite well fancied then, at a venue where he has produced some of his better efforts; blinkered now.

20/1

7th

6 (15)

Camachero

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

12/1

Form: 4

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Outperformed market expectations on Naas debut in June, coming home well after slow start to finish fourth (stablemate Musical Pace third); seems sure to improve on that but wide draw here a negative.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8 (12)	31st Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 0y	20:00 Dundalk (AW) Camachero 9st 7lb J: Killian Leonard T: Noel C Kelly	Runs well now and again but remains a maiden (0-17) and doesn't look the percentage call.	12/1
11th 8 (12)	31st Oct 2025 Standard 1m 0f 0y	20:00 Dundalk (AW) Camachero 9st 7lb J: Killian Leonard T: Noel C Kelly	Runs well now and again but remains a maiden (0-17) and doesn't look the percentage call.	12/1
11th 3 (6)	20th Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 1m 0f 0y	16:03 Gowran Park Camachero 9st 12lb J: Nicola Burns T: Noel C Kelly	Not beaten far over C&D last time but is a maiden after 16 runs and has to find more; best form is on faster ground.	20/1

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8

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

9st 7lb

Runs well now and again but remains a maiden (0-17) and doesn't look the percentage call.

12/1

11th

8

(12)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

9st 7lb

Runs well now and again but remains a maiden (0-17) and doesn't look the percentage call.

12/1

11th

3

(6)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

9st 12lb

Not beaten far over C&D last time but is a maiden after 16 runs and has to find more; best form is on faster ground.

20/1

8th

7 (8)

Celtic Druid

J: Alyse Clarke

T: T G McCourt

40/1

Form: —

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Half-brother to the trainer's five-time winner Lady Scathach who took time to mature and could be a similar scenario judged on recent Leopardstown debut run.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7th 7 (6)	20th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 0y	19:00 Leopardstown Celtic Druid 9st 4lb J: James Ryan T: T G McCourt	Back-to-back Dundalk wins in the spring, and close second at Dundalk last month; previously put up his best turf effort of the season when close third to Darius Dark over 1m4f at the Curragh; steps up in grade.	11/2
2nd 1 (12)	12th Jul 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y	16:20 Dundalk (AW) Celtic Druid 10st 0lb J: Sadhbh Tormey T: T G McCourt	Back-to-back C&D wins under this rider in the spring and really good third in higher grade at the Curragh last time; lots to like.	5/1

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7th

7

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

9st 4lb

Back-to-back Dundalk wins in the spring, and close second at Dundalk last month; previously put up his best turf effort of the season when close third to Darius Dark over 1m4f at the Curragh; steps up in grade.

11/2

2nd

1

(12)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

10st 0lb

Back-to-back C&D wins under this rider in the spring and really good third in higher grade at the Curragh last time; lots to like.

5/1

9th

4 (4)

J: Wayne Hassett

33/1

Form: 80

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Mare

OR: —

Form & Verdict

Well held both starts last month, maidens at Limerick and Leopardstown; eligible for a mark after this.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 4 (4)	15th Aug 2024 Standard 0m 7f 0y	14:50 Dundalk (AW) Whoyatryingtocod 9st 9lb J: Wayne Hassett T: Aidan Anthony Howard	Well held both starts last month, maidens at Limerick and Leopardstown; eligible for a mark after this.	33/1
10th 4 (3)	18th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 2f 0y	19:55 Leopardstown Whoyatryingtocod 9st 12lb J: W J Lee T: Aidan Anthony Howard	in rear	100/1
8th 2 (6)	7th Jul 2024 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y	14:55 Limerick Whoyatryingtocod 9st 12lb J: Gary Carroll T: Aidan Anthony Howard	towards rear throughout	100/1

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9th

4

(4)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Dundalk (AW)

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Hassett

Well held both starts last month, maidens at Limerick and Leopardstown; eligible for a mark after this.

33/1

10th

4

(3)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

in rear

100/1

8th

2

(6)

7th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:55 Limerick

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll