August 23 / 18.42 Killarney

18.42

Good

GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 1m 0f 30y
  • 13 runners
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GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather:

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £12.30
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 250064

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Went close in a couple of Dundalk handicaps last winter; showed signs of a return to form when dead-heating for fourth in a 28-runner Curragh event last Saturday; stable in form.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

12

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Curragh

Nibras Rainbow

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Paul W Flynn

Has been in good form this summer with wins at both Killarney and Leopardstown over slightly shorter; decent run at Ballinrobe afterwards, but Gowran effort on Wednesday was disappointing; 3lb out of handicap here.

10/1

9th

4

(11)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:52 Gowran Park

Nibras Rainbow

9st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Has been highly dependable in recent months, two wins and three places from his last five starts; beat 21 rivals (including Medieval Night) at Leopardstown last month and has a good chance of reaching the money again following a Ballinrobe third that gives him an edge over Miss Crinshawn.

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 652009 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Eight wins in Britain including five on AW; yet to win in Ireland and has struggled in three outings since a Leopardstown second in June; others preferred.
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9th

7

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Shoot To Kill

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Noel C Kelly

On a losing run but this Irish challenger arrives in good nick, not best drawn when sixth of 15 in 7f Galway handicap 24 days ago; in the mix again.

10/1

6th

14

(18)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Shoot To Kill

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Noel C Kelly

Prolific winner, latest in Gowran claimer nearly a year ago; 0-10 for current yard; best form this season represented by Down Royal second in May and third at Fairyhouse early this month, both over this trip.

12/1

3rd

4

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Noel C Kelly

Prolific winner at around this trip, latest in Gowran claimer nearly a year ago; 0-9 for current yard but Down Royal second to Faoladh puts him in the mix on ground he'll handle.

12/1

OUR TIP

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 0-1722 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Some easing of the ground would help but has an excellent chance based on Galway second of 17, that performance confirming good early-season form that featured a Leopardstown win and a Tipperary second.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

10

(5)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 110y

17:30 Naas

Speckled Meadow

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Don Browne

Four-time winner, most recently over C&D (yielding) last October; yet to hit top form this term and only midfield on latest at Galway; best form on much softer ground than this and 8lb wrong here.

33/1

9th

10

(21)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Speckled Meadow

9st 13lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Don Browne

Course winner over 7f in 2022 has run well in defeat back here since over 1m; similar efforts last three runs including up to an extended 1m3f; needs more; tough draw.

22/1

6th

10

(8)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 88y

19:10 Killarney

Speckled Meadow

8st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Don Browne

Good servant to her connections; four-time winner from 7f to 1m2f, but very much at home on much softeer ground than she meets today; up against it taking on some promising fillies with younger legs today.

14/1

4th
6 (3)
Asisaid

8/1

Form: 100-75 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been on soft/heavy; slow starts have proved detrimental in his outings at Roscommon and Naas this season, not disgraced in the circumstances; could go well if getting away on terms.
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Verdict Starting price

10

(8)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Asisaid

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Aidan Melia

Losing run since July 2023 but has been giving the impression his turn may be near again in two starts for his new yard; yet to try further than 1m2f on the Flat but has shaped like it would suit at times and one to consider.

9/1

3rd

11

(17)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Naas

Asisaid

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Aidan Melia

Won this event two years ago; fair form towards the end of last season; out of sorts this term until showing signs of a revival when fourth at Navan on stable draw; drawn high but Nicola Burns may be able to counter any disadvantage

6/1

Form: 075144 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Twice a beaten favourite since 1m1f Leopardstown victory in June; capable of making his presence felt but perhaps a little risky for win purposes.
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7th

4

(6)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Bear Profit

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard O’Leary

Has won five races up to 1m1f from 34 Flat starts; fine runs in defeat in premier handicaps at Leopardstown and Galway over the summer but was a bit below that level in the Cambridgeshire here last time; can be keen so needs to settle better.

7/1

7

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Bear Profit

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Progressive 6yo won at Leopardstown in June and has stepped forward again in thee runs in defeat since, latest when beaten a head in Colm Quinn BMW Mile at Galway; 5lb higher but remains very much one to keep on side.

6/1

12

(3)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:40 Galway

Bear Profit

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Progressive 6yo won at Leopardstown last month and most recently career-best at same venue when staying on third to Slieve Binnian in premier handicap, having not had the clearest of runs; each-way claims.

12/1

8/1

Form: 09-75

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Modest form in maidens; encouraging start to life in handicaps when fifth of 12 at Galway, though that was on heavy ground.
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3rd

12

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:27 Limerick

Saith Seren

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Andrew Lee

Most recent run was over hurdles; before that, a fair fifth in a 1m Killarney handicap, a run good enough to bring her into the equation here; most of her best form has been at Killarney.

7/1

9th

13

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

18:30 Ballinrobe

Saith Seren

10st 11lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Lee

0-13 on the Flat and rated 48; not a bad effort on the level at Killarney latest but unlikely to make an impact on hurdles debut; watch.

66/1

5th

11

(9)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Saith Seren

9st 4lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Andrew Lee

12-race maiden; below her best in two runs after an absence but she's run well here before and lurks on a dangerous mark.

20/1

7th
16 (5)
Private Officer

Form: 6-6336

Last run: 81 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Placed twice in small-field handicaps in May; needs to improve in first-time cheekpieces; reserve.
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2nd

7

(2)

28th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:45 Ffos Las

Private Officer

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Won 1m handicap in Ireland in October 2024 but had just two runs in the meantime; back from a lengthy break with first-time blinkers tried.

14/1

12th

14

(5)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Private Officer

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Adrian Wintle

Successful at Bellewstown (1m, yielding) last October off a 4lb lower mark; would need to see market support starting out for a new stable after 380 days off.

16/1

12th

14

(5)

29th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Private Officer

9st 1lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Adrian Wintle

Successful at Bellewstown (1m, yielding) last October off a 4lb lower mark; would need to see market support starting out for a new stable after 380 days off.

16/1

14/1

Form: 2130-0 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won twice last autumn when the stable was in flying form; posed no threat on reappearance at Leopardstown last month; should be sharper now.
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8th

8

(5)

1st Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Lingfield (AW)

Wrist Art

10st 3lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Responded well to second-time cheekpieces under Ruby Criscuolo at Brighton (1m4f) nine days ago, ending a long losing spell; placed over C&D the time before; in the mix, even with 4lb penalty.

6/1

1st

4

(2)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 198y

Class 6

14:20 Brighton

Wrist Art

10st 6lb

J: Miss Ruby Criscuolo

T: James Owen

Both wins came when trained in Ireland in 2023; has made the frame in five of his last six races; returning cheekpieces replace visor but losing run is mounting up.

4/1

3rd

6

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

19:16 Lingfield (AW)

Wrist Art

8st 12lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Yet to add to his two Irish wins in 2023 but has performed well twice this month, finishing second in Windsor handicap (11.4f, good to firm) and fourth in classified race here (1m4f); this drop back in trip ought to suit; probably won't be far away.

7/2

Form: -05880 D

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Weak form over hurdles before finishing down the field on return to Flat action at Listowel in June; 1-24 Flat record makes it hard to be confident.
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11th

3

(11)

31st Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

15:17 Southwell (AW)

Relevant Range

9st 7lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Decent record over C&D but lacks consistency and there's little room for manoeuvre off this mark (Doncaster win last month came off 3lb lower); others hold stronger claims.

16/1

4th

4

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

14:35 Nottingham

Relevant Range

9st 3lb

J: Elle-May Croot

T: Ivan Furtado

Gained his second win on turf when landing a Doncaster handicap under Elle-May Croot 12 days ago, bouncing back from a lesser effort; can't be dismissed off this 4lb higher mark.

5/2

Form: -06503 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Both wins last year for previous yard were over 7f on testing ground; overall form not exactly convincing; sent off favourite when third over 1m at Naas last time, beaten over 6l.
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17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

25/1

Form: 497-50 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins; 0-31 record on turf is off-putting; big price when down the field at Cork last week.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(5)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Well Suited

8st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: T J O’Mara

slowly into stride, towards rear

50/1

11th

14

(5)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Well Suited

8st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: T J O’Mara

slowly into stride, towards rear, some headway inside final furlong, never dangerous

50/1

12th

26

(4)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Well Suited

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: T J O’Mara

midfield

40/1

12th
8 (14)
Blue Poppy

6/1

Form: 4-97

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Makes handicap debut after three runs; dam was useful and well related; has potential for improvement and first-time cheekpieces may help her cause.
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14th

6

(3)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Blue Poppy

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Poor on handicap debut last time at Killarney but that was on soft ground and can be more competitive today on this sound surface.

10/1

12th

8

(14)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:42 Killarney

Blue Poppy

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Makes handicap debut after three runs; dam was useful and well related; has potential for improvement and first-time cheekpieces may help her cause.

6/1

2

(5)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

17:20 Roscommon

Blue Poppy

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

midfield

8/1

Form: -00376 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Only three wins from 56 starts, but placed 11 times; signs of a return to his best when third at Tipperary in May; unplaced favourite at Roscommon (suffered minor interference); no excuses here last month.
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15th

14

(15)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Swiss Army Officer

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Went close over C&D (soft) in October but this veteran was down the field at Cork on last month's reappearance.

33/1

12th

16

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Swiss Army Officer

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Three career wins include over C&D way back; hasn't won in nearly three years but good second on final start last year at Killarney in October when 8lb out of the weights; hard to assess but on a nice mark and good draw.

10/1

15

(3)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Cork

Swiss Army Officer

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Infrequent winner not in the best of form and he's 8lb out of the weights.

50/1

Non-runners

Redemptive Power, Star Of Atlantis, Nosey Anna

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €98.90
Straight Forecast €105.97
Tricast €398.66
Trifecta €476.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Speckled Meadow

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Nibras Rainbow

POSTDATA:

Swiss Army Officer

The Irish Sun:

Speckled Meadow