August 31 / 17.10 Curragh

17.10

Good

Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 021713 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Much improved since going handicapping, winning at Fairyhouse and Navan; the drop back to five at Cork probably didn't suit last time and back up to this stiff six should suit well; should go well with a top claimer on board.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Rappell

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul W Flynn

Three turf wins include one at Fairyhouse (6f) in 2024; high head-carriage proved his undoing when second off his reduced mark at the same venue on Wednesday; had excuses at the same track last week (upset in stalls, not clear run) when well backed in an apprentice handicap won by Monastere.

4/1

2nd

13

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Rappell

9st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul W Flynn

Three turf wins include here (6f) in 2024; yet to hit form on turf this year but has taken a 14lb drop in the handicap and excuses here last week (upset in stalls, not clear run) when well-backed in an apprentice handicap; no form at this trip (from few opportunities) but not one to rule out.

15/2

6th

3

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Rappell

10st 1lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Paul W Flynn

Three turf wins, none since a Curragh success in 2024; also a C&D winner during the same campaign; no better than ninth in five outings since April; hard to fancy.

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 0-1320

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won a Dundalk handicap in March; second in a handicap here in June but has to bounce back from a poor run at Leopardstown last week.
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3

(9)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

Fivecromwellplace

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: P F McEnery

AW winner (7f); finished second three times on grass but beaten out of sight on latest Leopardstown handicap; that was his first try at 1m2f; big drop in trip should at least help.

12/1

3

(9)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 25y

17:25 Fairyhouse

Fivecromwellplace

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: P F McEnery

AW winner (7f); finished second three times on grass but beaten out of sight on latest Leopardstown handicap; that was his first try at 1m2f; big drop in trip should at least help.

12/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 7-0571 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Made all to win a 7f handicap with some ease here two weeks ago; drop back to six will not be an issue and has a big chance again off a 9lb higher mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

7

(4)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

14:10 York

Goldmoyne

9st 2lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

His progress for James Owen has been quite a story, winning a 6f handicap at Newcastle in December off a 40lb lower mark; fine second-place finishes on his last two runs and still seems to be improving; each-way shout.

7/1

2nd

9

(4)

4th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:25 Newmarket (July)

Goldmoyne

8st 13lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Won four in a row on AW earlier this year and beaten less than 1l when fourth of 11 at Beverley (7.4f, good to firm) in May; went even closer when runner-up at Doncaster (7f, good to firm) last time and has solid claims.

9/1

2nd

1

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 4

19:30 Doncaster

Goldmoyne

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: James Owen

Completed a four-time on the AW at Lingfield (1m) in March; has continued in good nick on turf, fourth of 11 in 7.5f Beverley handicap three weeks ago; ought to be thereabouts.

6/1

5/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 888234 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three good runs in sprints of late, finishing well over 5f in handicaps at Tipperary and Cork last twice; step back up to 6f should suit.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

1

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Im Spartacus

10st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner; scored for the first time on turf in a 6f handicap three starts ago; fair sixth at the same venue on his next start, but in rear in the apprentice race won by today's rival Monastere ten days ago.

12/1

16th

1

(14)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Im Spartacus

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner; scored for the first time on turf here on penultimate start; has much the same chance as Rosato on running here just under three weeks ago.

6/1

6th

1

(14)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Fairyhouse

Im Spartacus

10st 3lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner scored for the first time on turf when winning over C&D last week; raised 9lb for that but a decent claimer takes off 7lb so that helps; not the best draw but still a big player.

4/1

Form: 007712 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner back to form on his last two starts, beating Dynamic Force at Naas and narrowly failing to get up over 6f here three weeks ago; up 6lb in total and has been given a chance by the handicapper to go close again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Secret Magician

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas nearly two years ago (off 63); standout run this term when C&D third (neck off second-placed Jasmine Affanalis) in May, most recently didn't seem to get home at Bellewstown; Colin Keane booking takes the eye.

15/2

6th

8

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Secret Magician

9st 9lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 (7f, good); signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel next time; failed to see out 1m1f on soft at Leopardstown on latest but definite player at his best.

14/1

7th

8

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Secret Magician

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 over 7f on good; signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel 11 days ago; step up in trip should suit but becoming hard to predict.

14/1

12/1

Form: 21-806

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dundalk maiden winner in December; below form on turf this season although some improvement behind Secret Magician at Naas; tongue-tie tried and could go well.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(7)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Clarita

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

dwelt start, towards rear, headway towards near side over 1f out, ran on and went third inside final furlong

15/2

3rd

7

(7)

17th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Clarita

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

dwelt start, towards rear, headway towards near side over 1f out, ran on and went third inside final furlong

15/2

3rd

1

(2)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Clarita

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, bit short of room from over 2f out, in the clear when edged left inside final furlong, no extra inside final 110yds

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 904122

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Claimed after winning at Killarney in July and narrowly beaten in two handicap starts for this stable at Naas (behind Secret Magician) and over this C&D; stiff six seems to suit well and should be thereabouts here.
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2nd

7

(11)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Dynamic Force

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Last win came in a 1m Killarney claimer in 2024; fifth in a claimer last time at Bellewstown, only 24 hours after finishing fourth in a handicap at the same venue; overall handicap form has been satisfactory; needs to raise his game

10/1

5th

8

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Dynamic Force

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Locally trained; ran well over 7f at Down Royal on penultimate when a 1.75l fourth; midfield over an inadequate 6f at Fairyhouse last month; return to 1m a plus and last win came in a 1m Killarney claimer in 2024; fourth 6.10 here on Thursday.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Dynamic Force

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: T G McCourt

Four wins at up to 1m but 0-19 for this yard; good effort despite racing keenly when close fourth of 14 at Down Royal (7f, good) on penultimate; dwelt over 6f at Fairyhouse on latest; worth a market check for local handler with Colin Keane booked.

9/2

10/1

Form: -63403

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Consistent enough this season and did well on his last start over C&D two weeks ago, running on well after hitting a flat spot; each-way chance.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

5

(5)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:19 Leicester

Von Krolock

9st 7lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: James Owen

0-31 on turf but he acted perfectly well on the surface in Ireland; first two AW wins for this yard came over 7f but he wasn't bothered by the return to 6f when winning at Wolverhampton 19 days ago; this stiff 6f should suit fine; solid chance.

11/4

1st

8

(6)

6th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

16:50 Wolverhampton (AW)

Von Krolock

9st 0lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: James Owen

Ex-Irish gelding whose two course wins in the winter came over 7.2f; continued in form since and is more likely than most at this level to give his running but the drop back in trip doesn't look optimal.

5/1

3rd

11

(7)

17th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Von Krolock

8st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

Two C&D wins to his name from four starts and turned in another in-form effort when second from the front at Southwell last midweek; tends to ply his trade at the bottom level but is more likely than most to give his running.

8/1

33/1

Form: 046760

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Fair effort in a Fairyhouse handicap in June and not beaten far on his stable debut at Naas; 3lb wrong and more needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16th

17

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Miqdaad

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

AW maiden winner in 2024; one good run last year, a 0.5l second of 13 at Limerick in July; 2lb lower here but has been off since a below par run at Leopardstown last August; might need this.

16/1

15

(1)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 42y

19:23 Leopardstown

Miqdaad

9st 2lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: John C McConnell

Won a Dundalk maiden over this trip in January 2024 but no win since; however, he looked an unlucky loser over 6.5f at Limerick last time when this rider's stirrup leather broke at halfway but was still a close second; should go close off 2lb higher.

4/1

Form: 10-560 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Dundalk maiden winner as a 2yo and went close over C&D on return; well below his best over 6f at Naas last month and best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

2

(1)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nikki Swango

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five-time course winner (four at this trip), most recently in December off 73; good second (not clear run) in quite valuable Newcastle handicap following month but needs to bounce back from underwhelming C&D effort three weeks ago.

11/2

14th

4

(6)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Nikki Swango

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five-time course winner has developed an excellent spell of form since rejoining this stable in November, notching four wins and three seconds; back on home territory with bright prospects after second at Newcastle seven weeks ago.

7/2

2nd

8

(10)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 2

13:40 Newcastle (AW)

Nikki Swango

8st 11lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish mare who has a record of 211211, all at Dundalk, since rejoining this stable; has shot back up the weights during that period and now goes into deeper waters but can't be dismissed in current form.

6/1

Form: 06-4

Last run: 95 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way in two maidens last year for former yard; fourth in a seven-runner maiden at Tipperary; seems to have plenty to find.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

1

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

17:22 Nottingham

Green Valentine

9st 9lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Damien Wingrove

Won 6f handicaps at Hamilton (soft; 25-1) and Newcastle (AW; 66-1) for Alan Brown in the latter part of 2025; short of that level in two runs for new stable; cheekpieces return having been left off over 7f last week.

33/1

9th

2

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Green Valentine

9st 9lb

J: Rose Dawes

T: Damien Wingrove

A dual 6f scorer in 2025 for Alan Brown but yet to fire this term, only fifth of eight in 6f classified event here on her yard debut in March; lots more required after a break.

20/1

5th

5

(4)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Green Valentine

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Damien Wingrove

Won a 6f classified at Newcastle for Alan Brown in November but has rather lost her form since; sold for 1,400gns last month; stable debut.

10/1

Form: 023-05 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Eight-time winner in Britain; ran okay on his two runs for his current trainer and could get into the frame with more improvement.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

11

(7)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:13 Cork

Devils Angel

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Raymond Hurley

Multiple winner but well held in three runs since moving yards and has been off since September; now a 10yo.

20/1

2

(6)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

Devils Angel

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Raymond Hurley

Nine-time winner but beaten 7l and 10l since changing trainers, latterly at Laytown when backed into favouritism for a claimer.

12/1

4th

2

(9)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:30 Laytown

Devils Angel

10st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Raymond Hurley

Nine-time winner scored at Navan (6f, good) in May off 60, his first win since 2022 and his fifth on turf; weighted to confirm recent Curragh form with American In Paris; trainer is back in business after 12 years without a Flat runner and saddled a 33-1 winner at Tipperary on Sunday.

100/30

Form: 898530 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Yet to win in Ireland; ran well in a 6f handicap at Limerick but well beaten at Galway and his fall down the handicap is not arresting that slide.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

1

(1)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Volatile Analyst

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Rated in the 100's in his prime in Britain; resurgent of late off much reduced mark, gaining second win from last three starts when running out a decisive scorer over 7f a week ago; up an aggregate of 21lb for those two wins so needs to step up again off highest mark in 18 months; first AW attempt at 1m.

4/1

1st

4

(3)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Volatile Analyst

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Rated in the 100's in his prime in Britain; holding his form at a much lower level nowadays, hit with a 10lb rise for C&D success last month and better again when second to a stablemate off this mark since; should be thereabouts.

4/1

2nd

6

(2)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:47 Dundalk (AW)

Volatile Analyst

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Stephen Thorne

took keen hold, prominent

5/2

Form: 6551- D

Last run: 283 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Had four runs for his previous yard, winning the last of those at Dundalk (6f maiden; first-time cheekpieces); won that well and brings potential into handicaps; hood tried here after he was withdrawn after getting very upset in the stalls at Naas.
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14th

10

(14)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:00 Curragh

Never Cry Never

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Dundalk maiden winner last season; has failed to reproduce that form in three 2024 outings. most recently on AW.

25/1

12th

5

(9)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Never Cry Never

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield

12/1

7th

2

(2)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 5f 3y

16:25 Bellewstown

Never Cry Never

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

in touch with leaders, lost position and dropped to rear under 2f out, eased inside final furlong

10/1

Form: 50200

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in a Naas maiden over this trip in June; soundly beaten in two handicaps since and gelded since his last run; others preferred.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

3

(13)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Speedwood

9st 13lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

started quickly, soon led, headed under 2f out, weakened final furlong

12/1

10th

8

(2)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Speedwood

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Showed some ability in maidens but has been well held in handicaps and has to get back to his best.

16/1

15th

9

(14)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Speedwood

9st 3lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Runner-up in a Naas maiden over this trip in June; soundly beaten in two handicaps since and gelded since his last run; others preferred.

25/1

50/1

Form: 745-90

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Sligo maiden winner last year on soft; ran okay at Leopardstown last week over 7f when getting no run; more needed here though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

4

(6)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Si Senior

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: M K Flannery

Nothing like her best form in ten races since a 1m2f Ballinrobe win last June; unappealing in a sprint handicap at this stage of her career, although she won a maiden at around 6f at two.

33/1

50/1

Form: 0-8000

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden and mostly modest handicap form; 3lb wrong and looks up against it.
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17th

17

(11)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Valentino Express

8st 7lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: D J Bunyan

Eight-race maiden and mostly modest handicap form; 3lb wrong and looks up against it.

50/1

13th

12

(2)

24th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Valentino Express

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: D J Bunyan

Showed early speed over the 5f here a month ago but didn't get home; remains a maiden.

25/1

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Payout
Exacta €183.00
Straight Forecast €210.41
Tricast €1258.22
Trifecta €4358.20

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Secret Magician

TOPSPEED:

Volatile Analyst

SPOTLIGHT:

Rappell

The Irish Sun:

Secret Magician

POSTDATA:

Volatile Analyst