August 29 / 16.30 Navan

16.30

Good

Curragh To Curragh Charity Cycle On This Saturday Handicap

  • Prize money: £5900
  • 1m 0f 20y
  • 18 runners
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Curragh To Curragh Charity Cycle On This Saturday Handicap

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.30
  • Place: £2.30

Form: -33334 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner in Britain and in good heart this year; has made the frame in all five races this term; each-way chance again after Galway fourth of 17; finished in front of Sea Chariot and Perfect Poise at Killarney; holds Munroh on Galway running.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

9

(15)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Shigar

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: William Durkan

Navan winner last summer (1m) but form this year so far poor, stone last on both recent outings; hard to be confident in and wide draw a negative.

20/1

18th

20

(4)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

14:45 Galway

Shigar

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Second reserve; Navan winner last summer but towards rear on all three runs this term; handicapper relenting but remains opposable.

4

(8)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:25 Leopardstown

Shigar

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: William Durkan

Three wins at shorter trips, including 1m Navan success last summer off 80; two runs over same trip in May leave him with lots to find although senior rider now takes over from inexperienced claimer.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 45-S63 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come on AW but showed potential for turf success when close in third over 7f at Naas early this month; 4lb lower than on AW.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(4)

7th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 30y

15:30 Killarney

Sea Chariot

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John Joseph Murphy

Two 2023 wins on AW; excellent second on good ground at Navan last time; does not need to improve much to win a turf handicap but the prospect of testing ground is a concern.

5/1

2nd

11

(19)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 20y

16:30 Navan

Sea Chariot

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: John Joseph Murphy

held up in rear

10/1

3rd

2

(16)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Naas

Sea Chariot

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: John Joseph Murphy

Dual AW winner last year (7f-8f) and ran a solid race at Killarney last time; can improve from that but needs more down 2lb.

10/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 0-0221 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced gelding; joined yard after finishing second in Dundalk claimer in July; good opening handicap effort when second at Tipperary on quick ground, built on that when winning readily at Cork, earning a 12lb hike; further progress feasible.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won a Ballinrobe claimer last summer before struggling in handicaps; took advantage of a reduced mark to score over 1m at Cork; down the field in the charity race at Punchestown; fair sixth when 20-1 shot at Leopardstown last Friday.

10/1

6th

7

(17)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won a Ballinrobe claimer last summer before struggling in handicaps; took advantage of a reduced mark to beat Land Of The Giants at Cork; can feature again, though cut no ice in the charity race at Punchestown.

8/1

17th

2

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Bucaneers Spirit

12st 6lb

J: Dave Bennett

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Four Flat wins at 1m-1m1f and rated 66 in that sphere, stamina a query over this trip.

25/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 23-267 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Well below best at Gowran and Killarney on her last two starts; otherwise dependable since a Punchestown handicap win last autumn.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

1

(6)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 39y

16:30 Punchestown

Perfect Poise

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

soon led, headed and pressed winner after 3f, outpaced over 2f out, soon lost position, kept on but no impression inside final furlong

11/2

4th

6

(3)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 20y

16:30 Navan

Perfect Poise

9st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Well below best at Gowran and Killarney on her last two starts; otherwise dependable since a Punchestown handicap win last autumn.

12/1

7th

6

(4)

15th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:55 Killarney

Perfect Poise

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Very consistent in 1m handicaps after winning at Punchestown in September, thrice runner-up since; rare below-par latest but likely to bounce back.

6/1

Form: 234247 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
C&D winner at two, useful form this season without winning; below best at Galway last time; seems best at around 1m2f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

9th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 144y

Class 1

13:15 Haydock

Gibbs Island

11st 6lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Easy winner at Chepstow (2m, good) last October and he took a big step back in right direction when seventh of 23 in the County at Cheltenham (2m1f, soft); missed the Scottish Champion Hurdle last month due to heavy ground; still only five and he's 1lb lower than in the County; major player.

9/2

7th

17

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Gibbs Island

10st 6lb

J: Stan Sheppard

T: Tom Lacey

Soft-ground maiden hurdle winner last season; impressed in 4yo handicap at Chepstow (2m, good) on reappearance in October but has failed to shine in his three outings since; has a hood fitted for a second time.

40/1

Form: 65-231 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
In good form since making a late start to the season with second at Bellewstown last month; won over 7f on the second of two Galway festival outings, also effective at this trip.
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Verdict Starting price

1

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Imposing Supreme

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Gibney

9yo has won six races including one over C&D; shaped as though still retaining ability when runner up in higher grades than this at Galway and fourth at the Curragh; 2lb below last win and can go well.

9/1

10th

9

(5)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Imposing Supreme

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

Four of his six wins have come at this venue, two over this trip; ran another sound race when splitting Genuine Article and Titanium at the festival; a bit below his best in two more recent runs; could feature back at his favourite track with a valuable 7lb off.

11/2

3

(4)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 20y

16:30 Navan

Imposing Supreme

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

Four of his six wins have come at Galway and good second there last month; setting steady pace left him vulnerable at the Curragh on latest; rider's claim here a positive.

9/1

7th
3 (6)
Livio Milo

8/1

Form: 46-320

Last run: 49 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner at last year's Galway festival; went close over 1m1f at Leopardstown in June; no show in first-time blinkers at same track latest and now cheekpieces back on instead of blinkers; place chance on the balance of form.
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Verdict Starting price

4

(10)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Livio Milo

9st 9lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Sam England

Sole win came at Galway (7f, yielding to soft) in August 2023 when trained by Dermot Weld; struggled in his first three outings for this yard but shaped more encouragingly at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) 88 days ago; had a wind operation two days later and now returns to AW.

7/1

10

(6)

15th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

13:50 Doncaster

Livio Milo

8st 13lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Sam England

Ex-Irish 5yo; yet to add to his Galway maiden win in summer 2023 and has not threatened on any of three starts for new stable this year (7f-1m); still worth a glance in the betting, though.

20/1

10

(7)

31st May 2025

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

18:55 Southwell (AW)

Livio Milo

9st 0lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Sam England

1-18 when trained in Ireland and well held in both starts on turf since returning for this yard last month; ran well on the beach at Laytown last September, but still has enough to prove for now.

25/1

10/1

Form: 00-153 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
A 130-rated hurdler; went close over an extended 1m2f at Roscommon on his latest Flat start; not as effective over fences on latest; trip may be on the sharp side for him.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(8)

26th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 37y

Class 6

16:30 Bath

Annexation

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: Tony Carroll

Won twice on turf in the autumn of 2025, including C&D; well handicapped on that form and his last two efforts have been respectable; should go well with Rossa Ryan up for the first time.

4/1

4th

2

(6)

17th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

19:52 Bath

Annexation

9st 7lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Tony Carroll

Eight-time winner, with six on the Flat and two over hurdles; had some struggles during the winter but he showed signs of a revival at Wolverhampton (fourth of 12) last month and is now 5lb lower than for his win at Nottingham in the autumn (1m2f); handles most ground and has possibilities if he gets a good pace back at this trip.

7/2

4th

13

(2)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Annexation

8st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

Eight-time winner but a 10yo now and opposable on this winter's exploits.

33/1

Form: 480

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Much the best of his three maiden runs was first time out at Ballinrobe; hard to assess but worth a market check on handicap debut with good 3lb claimer aboard.
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Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(11)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Thompson Gunner

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Cian Hughes

Shed his maiden tag at the 16th time of asking when scoring over C&D in January; raised 6lb and upped in grade/trip last time when beaten 16.5l, perhaps didn't stay that day; not ruled out with winning claimer back aboard.

10/1

5th

10

(6)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Thompson Gunner

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Cian Hughes

Shed the maiden tag at the 16th time of asking when scoring here over 10.5f last month; now 6lb higher in a better race stepping up in trip but must enter the reckoning.

3/1

OUR TIP

Form: 40-004

Last run: 76 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Progressive at up to a mile last summer but form tailed off; generally disappointing since a fine second to the ultra-progressive Crystal Black at the Curragh 12 months ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(8)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 20y

16:30 Navan

Something Nice

10st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Progressive at up to a mile last summer but form tailed off; generally disappointing since a fine second to the ultra-progressive Crystal Black at the Curragh 12 months ago.

20/1

4th

4

(1)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Fairyhouse

Something Nice

9st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

soon led, faced challenge 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened quickly 1f out, soon eased

8/1

11th
17 (13)
Dear Daphne

50/1

Form: 1-0770

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won Thirsk handicap over 6f last year for George Scott; poor form in Britain this term and finished in rear on his first Irish start; hooded now.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

10

(3)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dear Daphne

9st 3lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: R K Watson

Good third in a 7f Cork handicap in September but failed to beat a rival in two starts since; others more likely.

50/1

13th

10

(3)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dear Daphne

9st 3lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: R K Watson

Good third in a 7f Cork handicap in September but failed to beat a rival in two starts since; others more likely.

50/1

14th

2

(3)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Dear Daphne

10st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: R K Watson

Penultimate Cork third was her best run for a while; soft ground probably against her last time so may appreciate return to this surface.

16/1

12th
7 (15)
Lust

25/1

Form: 47-050 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner for Ger Lyons; yet to show his best for this stable, others more likely.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

19

(13)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Lust

9st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Conor David Maxwell

Has regressed badly since winning a Listed race back in 2022; no real signs of turning a corner either; well-beaten Gowran on Monday (4.19).

20/1

Form: 54-701 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Was running for the 16th time when opening her account in an apprentice handicap at Naas; could feature again off 5lb higher with confidence boosted and rider able to claim 7lb this time.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

17th

15

(8)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 73y

13:00 Galway

Nituna

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won at Naas in July over this trip but way below that form since up to 1m2f and cheekpieces are added.

22/1

17th

15

(8)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 73y

13:00 Galway

Nituna

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won at Naas in July over this trip but way below that form since up to 1m2f and cheekpieces are added.

22/1

4

(1)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

16:35 Naas

Nituna

9st 10lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won for this rider over 1m at this venue in June, no impact in two subsequent outings; seems to have lost the consistency that was a feature of her form last season.

16/1

Form: 893-00 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Winner of six races; effective in claimers last season; has struggled in two 6f outings at this track since joining this yard; others have much stronger credentials.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(11)

21st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 30y

17:55 Leopardstown

Big Baby Bull

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Sean Hayes

On a long losing run since gaining his sixth career win in a Limerick claimer in 2023; not beaten far in four 2025 outings; suffered interference in the early stages when well fancied at Gowran last time; potentially interesting with a top apprentice booked.

13/2

5th

7

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Gowran Park

Big Baby Bull

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Sean Hayes

Long way off his best nowadays though recent efforts suggest he's not far off a competitive mark.

12/1

6th

5

(12)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Big Baby Bull

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: John Patrick Hayes

Recent Limerick's fifth was respectable; almost two years since the last of his six wins; not much between him, Sovereign Banter and Shuyak on Limerick running.

7/1

8/1

Form: 7616-4 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Much better known for his Dundalk exploits (five wins) and has also scored on the beach at Laytown; shaped well on turf on seasonal debut, finishing fourth of 19 over 6f at Naas; hooded for the first time; worth considering.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(8)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Punk Poet

9st 4lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner, most effective at this trip; generally below his best since winning here last September; mild encouragement from his most recent run, but needs to reverse form with Comfort Line, Kitty Bear and Punk Poet; dropping in the ratings, now 9lb below last winning mark.

13/2

6th

9

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Punk Poet

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner, most effective at 1m; has been a long way below his best since winning here last September; well held by Desery Of The Sea and Alex Belardo based on a clash a fortnight ago.

14/1

8th

9

(3)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Punk Poet

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time C&D winner, most recently in September when making virtually all off 57; now 2lb below that but long way below his best here last month; the jury is out.

20/1

Form: 1368-9 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
French import; won on debut for Andre Fabre in Saint-Cloud newcomers' event last year and placed once from three subsequent starts; bought for 20,000euros at Arqana in November; can build on Galway run but has plenty to find with Shigar.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

8

(13)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Munroh

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: A J Martin

Won in France but not that competitive in eight runs since arriving in Ireland; best watched for now.

33/1

14th

8

(13)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Munroh

9st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: A J Martin

Won in France but not that competitive in eight runs since arriving in Ireland; best watched for now.

33/1

10th

2

(4)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Munroh

9st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: A J Martin

French winner who has yet to show much in seven Irish starts; not easily warmed to at the minute.

20/1

Form: /023-0 D

Last run: 131 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip in France as a juvenile; best form in Ireland has been over further; got outpaced when trying this distance again at the Curragh on seasonal debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

10

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Pralognan

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose; won off 5lb lower at Downpatrick in June (2m2f, yld-sft) and followed up on the Flat at Newcastle 13 days later; below par in three runs on the level since; career best needed off current mark on return to this sphere.

7/2

3rd

10

2nd Nov 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Cork

Pralognan

10st 6lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: A J Martin

Dual-purpose; won off 5lb lower at Downpatrick in June (2m2f, yld-sft) and followed up on the Flat at Newcastle 13 days later; below par in three runs on the level since; career best needed off current mark on return to this sphere.

7/2

Form: 413152 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Wolverhampton winner in April; has two only twice on turf but has prospered both times, notching a win and a second in 1m contests at Ayr; has improved considerably since his most recent Irish start in the spring.
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4th

5

(3)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Little Empire

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Anthony McCann

Running consistently well over 6f/7f on AW this winter and when a close fifth of seven at Lingfield (6f, AW) two months ago it was a tough Class 2; five runs on turf have yielded two wins and this Irish challenger is on the shortlist back down in grade and back on grass.

10/1

5th

7

(3)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 2

15:12 Lingfield (AW)

Little Empire

8st 4lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Anthony McCann

All four wins have come over further; in good form on AW this winter, most recently finishing a close third at Newcastle (7f; cheekpieces first time) three weeks ago; more on his plate in this grade.

12/1

Non-runners

Takeachancejimmy, Dabana

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €63.30
Straight Forecast €53.51
Tricast €224.06
Trifecta €504.80

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Bucaneer's Spirit

TOPSPEED:

Sea Chariot

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Livio Milo

POSTDATA:

Annexation

SPOTLIGHT:

Imposing Supreme