August 17 / 14.15 Curragh

14.15

Good

FBD Hotels And Resorts Killashee Hotel Handicap

  • Prize money: £11286.96
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 8 runners
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FBD Hotels And Resorts Killashee Hotel Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 3-0627 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner went closest in a C&D handicap in June; not beaten far in the Scurry last month; more needed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Heavenly Power

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; five-time winner, the most recent over C&D (yielding) in October 2024 off 4lb higher; shaped as though in need of the run last time at the Curragh and should be much sharper now; interesting.

20/1

7th

9

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Heavenly Power

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; five-time winner including three 6f victories at this venue; on losing run since winning at Naas in October 2024 (6f, yielding); no joy last season but did run well in defeat at times and returns 3lb below his last winning mark; record fresh suggests he might need this.

20/1

7

(5)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Heavenly Power

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Five wins up to 6f including three at this course; however, ran a cracker when second in a Cork premier handicap over this trip in June; not bad efforts lately; ground-versatile; chance.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 309469 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Three career wins, two on AW and rated 90 on that surface; some respectable efforts this season and has been dropped 11lb since April, has been given a chance but others preferred.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(10)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Apache Outlaw

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Last win was in late 2024, but was second over 7f at last year's Galway festival and some good AW runs over the winter; has much lower mark on turf.

14/1

11th

1

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 3

14:40 Lingfield (AW)

Apache Outlaw

9st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Without a win since landing two in a row on the Dundalk Polytrack (6f/7f) in late 2024, and below par there in February last time; however, he's produced some positive performances this winter and has edged back down the weights; might not be far away.

6/1

8th

4

(5)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:40 Dundalk (AW)

Apache Outlaw

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Four-time Dundalk winner, most recently over 7f in December 2024 off 94; creditable runs over same trip this winter but below best in first-time cheekpieces in valuable Newcastle handicap on latest; remains high enough in the weights but possibly the pick of the yard's trio of runners.

8/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 16-304 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Just a maiden win to his name; went close in a handicap here on return and bounced back from lesser run at Royal Ascot when fourth behind Big Gossey here last month; leading contender.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(6)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Torivega

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Just a Cork maiden win last year to his tally, but has performed with credit this season; excellent second in the 25-runner Bold Lad last month (splitting My Mate Alfie and Tango Flare); improved again when third behind My Mate Alfie and Big Gossey last time; has a 7lb turnaround with the year-younger winner.

7/2

3rd

4

(8)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Torivega

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

midfield, headway 1f out, ran on well towards near side and went third towards finish

10/1

2nd

6

(12)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Torivega

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

midfield

9/1

10/1

Form: 52-485 CD

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner, including over C&D, but often frustrating sort that has to be delivered very late; not seen since May; cannot be ruled out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3

(14)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Jon Riggens

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Three-time course winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; most recent run this term was a step in the right direction (considerately-handled never nearer sixth) and could reverse form with a couple of these with top rider replacing inexperienced 10lb claimer; down to a career-low mark.

8/1

6th

1

(8)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Jon Riggens

10st 5lb

J: Enola Pollet

T: Edward Lynam

Three-time course winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; poor return to action in March over C&D on heavy; better over 7f last time for this 10lb claimer; trainer has a more obvious chance with Iff In Doubt.

20/1

7th

7

(3)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Jon Riggens

9st 10lb

J: Enola Pollet

T: Edward Lynam

Three-time course winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; poor return to action over 6f here last month (heavy); tries 7f now and may improve over comeback run but definitely needs to.

20/1

11/2

Form: 0-2112 CD BF

Last run: 85 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
In the form of his life this season, including a win and two second at this venue over 6f and 7f; up a total of 19lb and this represents his biggest test on his first run since May.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

13

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Pinar Del Rio

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Alan McIntyre

Three-time winner on turf at 6f-6.5f with all three victories coming on soft or heavy ground; has gone well on good ground, however, including when beaten a neck in this race last year off 11lb higher; below best latest but may have needed that and he could go well at a price.

16/1

10th

5

(12)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Pinar Del Rio

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Alan McIntyre

Won at this venue for two of his three previous trainers; made an encouraging start for this stable when fourth at Dundalk in January; 9lb lower than when second here last May; interesting with Nicola Burns booked.

8/1

4th

1

(13)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Pinar Del Rio

10st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Alan McIntyre

Prominent racer went close twice last May for Kieran Cotter at 6f-7f; next three efforts were poor; makes AW debut on first start for new yard; market will reveal expectations; wide draw.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 313080 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won a handicap at Naas in April; below par since and back below his last winning mark but best watched for now; would prefer easier ground.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(3)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Laugh A Minute

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Nine-time winner, most recently over C&D (soft) off 82 in March; best effort for some time when today's headgear tried in finishing never nearer fourth over C&D 17 days ago in testing conditions; 2lb lower now and Keane takes over; has to be respected.

8/1

4th

6

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:52 Curragh

Laugh A Minute

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Stephen Thorne

Nine-time winner, most recently over C&D (soft) off 6lb higher in March; well behind Gerrit's Gem at Cork on latest; new headgear combination needs to spark a revival, well-treated if it does.

16/1

11th

1

(8)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Laugh A Minute

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Winner of nine races; latest success was four starts ago over this trip on soft at the Curragh in March; has to bounce back from a below-par display at Naas last month.

16/1

Form: 810608 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner but below par in four outings in some competitive contests since winning at Navan in June; back down to that winning mark now but others preferred.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

3

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Thunderbear

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Five-time winner best with a bit of cut in the ground; sole win last season came in a Listed heat at this venue (6f, yielding); may have needed his comeback at Cork and likes it here, but would probably like to see some rain.

25/1

6th

3

(9)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Thunderbear

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Just five runs last year but won a Listed race at Naas over this trip in October before a disappointing run in France, even allowing for a less than smooth passage; can run well if back to his best.

8/1

5

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Thunderbear

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Has become hard to win with since landing a Group 3 as a 3yo but it was a good run in a deep Ascot handicap last time (5f, good to soft) and returning to further should suit (second in this 12 months ago); solid chance.

9/2

5/2

Form: 320/11 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Off for two years but has reappeared in terrific form with convincing victories in a Navan maiden and a Naas handicap; only up 5lb and certainly one for the shortlist.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

14:42 Fairyhouse

Mehmar

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Won twice over this trip for Michael O'Callaghan on turf in 2024, showing a liking for quick ground; placed in AW claimer over the winter but generally regressive; visor replaces cheekpieces here and looks to have something to find.

10/1

8th

1

(3)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Mehmar

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Won twice for Michael O'Callaghan on turf in 2024, showing a liking for quick ground; placed only once (in a claimer) in seven outings at this venue since last October; soundly beaten at Naas ten days ago

10/1

12th

11

(13)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:35 Naas

Mehmar

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Won twice for Michael O'Callaghan on turf in 2024, showing a liking for quick ground; no fitness worries but needs to improve on recent AW form and the going is a worry.

10/1

Non-runners

Greek Flower

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €28.50
Straight Forecast €28.21
Tricast €111.36
Trifecta €112.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Greek Flower

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Torivega

POSTDATA:

Heavenly Power

TOPSPEED:

Pinar Del Rio

The Irish Sun:

Greek Flower