September 30 / 17.35 Down Royal

17.35

Good To Yielding

Molson Coors Beverage Company Handicap

  • Prize money: £5900
  • 1m 4f 180y
  • 14 runners
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Molson Coors Beverage Company Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 43372/ D

Last run: 753 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
In good nick hurdling before impressive Punchestown win in June; similar form when last seen and, while two years on since last Flat run, has to be respected; cheekpieces.
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12

17th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

15:30 Cheltenham

Napper Tandy

11st 3lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Record of just 1-9 over hurdles, the win gained in uncompetitive field at Punchestown (2m1f, good) in June; ran well at Gowran Park (2m4f) on most recent attempt under this code; now goes into deeper waters.

50/1

12

17th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

15:30 Cheltenham

Napper Tandy

11st 3lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Record of just 1-9 over hurdles, the win gained in uncompetitive field at Punchestown (2m1f, good) in June; ran well at Gowran Park (2m4f) on most recent attempt under this code; now goes into deeper waters.

50/1

Form: 6-5000

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Began the season brightly but not sure what happened since; at least down markedly in grade after being not disgraced at Leopardstown and 4lb further in weights but not sure what to expect.
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12

(13)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Firstman

9st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Six wins include this event back in 2021; ran well in C&D handicap back in March but nothing since on turf; definite chance if reproducing March run here.

11/2

2

(12)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 180y

17:35 Down Royal

Firstman

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Mrs C O’Leary

Began the season brightly but not sure what happened since; at least down markedly in grade after being not disgraced at Leopardstown and 4lb further in weights but not sure what to expect.

25/1

17th

20

(18)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Firstman

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Mrs C O’Leary

towards rear

66/1

OUR TIP

8/1

Form: 211236

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Marksman losing no sleep now but typically reliable son of Sea The Moon ground-versatile and solid each-way chance as ever.
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4th

1

(2)

5th Jul 2026

Standard

2m 0f 102y

Class 3

17:55 Southwell (AW)

Sixpack

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: James Owen

Has done well over 1m4f-1m6f on turf this term, winning three times from five starts; scored easily at Newmarket latest; better than ever and may improve further in his current form; respected assuming he's as effective back at 2m and returned to AW.

7/4

1st

3

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:47 Newmarket (July)

Sixpack

9st 7lb

J: Zac Lloyd

T: James Owen

In the groove this season and hit career-best form when winning a five-runner race from off the pace at Catterick (1m6f) nine days ago; up 3lb but highly respected.

2/1

1st

4

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 192y

Class 4

20:23 Catterick

Sixpack

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: James Owen

Three good runs this season, notably when winning off 3lb lower over 1m4f at Doncaster early last month (good to firm); stays 1m6f well; not disgraced on good to soft last time and one with a chance.

9/4

25/1

Form: /33100

Last run: 81 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Got trainer off the mark in April (heavy) but barely beat a rival since (good, Premier Handicaps); had a break and mark is fine if he rebounds.
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No Results Found

Form: 5-8721

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Both handicaps hugely encouraging, different ground but backed up Tipperary second with last-to-first Roscommon win; surprising he was 12-1 then and big player up 6lb; yard form encouraging.
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5

(4)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Scatchwah

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won a handicap off this mark at Roscommon (1m4f, soft) in September last year; nowhere near that in three runs this year and blood found in nostrils after penultimate run; new cheekpieces need to transform.

20/1

10

(5)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:02 Curragh

Scatchwah

11st 3lb

J: Miss R Hogan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won over 1m4f on soft ground last year off a similar mark and was later third in this race off 5lb higher; needs to get back on track after three lesser shows (blood found in nostrils last time) but dangerous to dismiss.

16/1

19th

19

(8)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Scatchwah

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won over 12m4f on soft ground last year but disappointing over C&D last run of the season; better on return at Dundalk in April but more needed.

22/1

7/1

Form: 6-3491

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Rarely runs bad race and hung badly left but still readily accounted for frustrating odds-on shot in Clonmel maiden latest; 6lb rise might be harsh but going the right way; tricky draw.
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2nd

2

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:48 Uttoxeter

Golden Circet

11st 9lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Three-time Flat winner (1m-1m2f; good or quicker) who returns to hurdles after two fair Flat efforts following wind surgery; took a step forward when a promising fourth on handicap hurdle debut at Plumpton (2m, good to soft) in March and remains capable of better in this sphere; leading contender off a 2lb lower mark.

7/2

4th

4

(6)

29th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 198y

Class 5

15:20 Brighton

Golden Circet

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Three-time turf winner, including when just fending off OJ Lifestyle at Epsom (extended 1m, good; first-time visor) in July; following wind surgery he stuck at it from the rear when fifth over 1m2f (AW) last month and has run well over this trip previously; mark fine and he needs considering.

3/1

5th

1

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 5

17:25 Lingfield (AW)

Golden Circet

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

A dual 1m/1m2f winner in 2025 who arrives in decent nick, fourth over hurdles at Plumpton 42 days ago; has since had breathing surgery and visor goes back on here.

12/1

Form: 07-16

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Ran OK in remote second here on hurdling debut latest, having won ordinary maiden on seasonal return before not seeing it out over 1m7f; every chance she is well handicapped; ground-versatile.
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4th

3

(11)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:30 Killarney

Party Dress

9st 12lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Two wins, latest win coming over 2m1f (good) at Limerick last June off this mark; respectable return to the Flat at the Curragh last month but good bit more needed.

12/1

6th

10

(17)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Curragh

Party Dress

9st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: W McCreery

Dual-purpose; 2-15 on the Flat, the latest win coming over 2m1f (good) at Limerick last June off 2lb lower; pulled up in chase after break on latest but ran respectably in this last year off 6lb higher so could run into the money.

33/1

6

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 4f 63y

14:42 Clonmel

Party Dress

11st 7lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: W McCreery

Thurles maiden hurdle winner in November 24; well held in handicap off 109 on last hurdles start 343 days ago; won 2m1f Flat handicap in June but lost form since; big ask on chase debut and likely needs better ground.

16/1

Form: 13-726

Last run: 213 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Not seen since mad race dominated by one horse on AW in March, only 9-4 then on back of fine second there over 2m; she may not want an ease but chance if ready under rookie.
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5

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

16:25 Kelso

Rockview Consort

11st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Irish challenger is on a long losing run but she posted a good second of nine in 2m5f Downpatrick handicap hurdle 23 days ago; up 4lb but very much one to consider.

11/4

4

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Rockview Consort

11st 10lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John C McConnell

AW/hurdle winner; remote second on her latest Flat run (1m4f) but she went close here in May over 2m3f and she's worth a go over this far.

8/1

2

(2)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:50 Tramore

Rockview Consort

10st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: John C McConnell

Dual-purpose mare; without a win since August 2023; made the frame twice over hurdles in May; fair record on AW (1-13, placed six times), not as effective on turf though she has had few opportunities.

9/1

Form: 568

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Highly progressive hurdler this year for shrewd yard and remarkable she was only 7-2 in 18-runner Flat maiden on debut at Galway Festival; ran well then and would not read too much into two flops since; highly feared but market hard to call.
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5th

6

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

Redwood Queen

11st 4lb

J: Finn Brickley

T: Cian Collins

Has failed to distinguish herself since the controversy generated by her rider's unseat at the last in this race; travelled powerfully into the straight then and was well in command; out of her depth in a Listed race at Killarney last time; previously only a moderate third at Tramore, but in front of Oh So Charming and Hasten Slowly, with War Correspondent pulled up.

9/4

8

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

14:25 Killarney

Redwood Queen

11st 0lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Cian Collins

Hasn't won since joining this yard last year after unseating with the race at her mercy in a Wexford claimer; decent efforts in opening two runs for this yard, but not at her best recently; needs to bounce back; cheekpieces go on.

18/1

Form: 931433 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Filly seems to only run well and, ground-versatile, chance again in the headgear.
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1st

5

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 185y

16:12 Downpatrick

Gangster Granny

10st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: C A McBratney

Dual Flat winner who won a C&D handicap off 92 here in May; similar performance when runner-up on last month's return visit; looks vulnerable in a race of this nature.

14/1

2nd

3

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:10 Downpatrick

Gangster Granny

12st 0lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: C A McBratney

Dual Flat winner added a first hurdling success when successful over C&D in May (good, 33-1) off 4lb lower; couldn't follow up in a similar contest here (good to yielding) last time when a 20l fifth.

12/1

Form: 421

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Given yard's long quest for a winner, was notably well-backed at Punchestown but deserved that win on form; previous Curragh form heavily advertised by winner since and could well be nicely handicapped; major worries about trip.
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1

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ard Na Mara

10st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Just a maiden win to her name and was tailed off at Punchestown on last month's return; needs to leave that behind and doesn't look particularly well treated.

10/1

14th

9

(13)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:18 Punchestown

Ard Na Mara

9st 7lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

Won C&D maiden a year ago. made a good start to the season when second over 1m2f at Leopardstown; Tipperary run in April was too bad to be true; better when seventh of 18 at Leopardstown in June, though not quite up to scratch since she was sent off favourite.

10/1

9

(6)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Ard Na Mara

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Won 1m1f Punchestown maiden last autumn; made a good start to the season when second over 1m2f at this venue; Tipperary run was too bad to be true; has had six weeks to get over it.

10/1

Form: /9-311 D

Last run: 67 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Slow starter learning fast for this yard, beating big fields last twice quite readily; things getting tougher but not sure she's done with yet.
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10

20th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 3f 0y

15:10 Navan

Sceptred Isle

10st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: G A Kingston

Two-time Flat winner is 0-9 over hurdles; handles soft ground, is fit from the Flat and didn't run too badly when fifth at Tipperary in November; not without a chance in a weak race.

8/1

8th

7

(6)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

18:45 Roscommon

Sceptred Isle

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: G A Kingston

Won twice last year up to 1m7f; however, has been soundly beaten on latest two Flat starts and others make more appeal.

18/1

6th

7

(8)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 129y

17:20 Sligo

Sceptred Isle

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: G A Kingston

Dual winner last year was soundly beaten on sole Flat start (over C&D) this year back in May; has to get back to her best.

22/1

Form: 337771

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Strong in the market and stayed surprisingly well when scoring at Navan a month ago; 2lb rise no issue but this is a better race.
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11th

4

(13)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Northern Sonas

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Got off the mark when winning a Navan handicap over 1m6f but was poor at Down Royal since and questions to answer on that performance.

9/1

13

(5)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 180y

17:35 Down Royal

Northern Sonas

8st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: A Oliver

Strong in the market and stayed surprisingly well when scoring at Navan a month ago; 2lb rise no issue but this is a better race.

9/1

1

(9)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Northern Sonas

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Two placed maiden runs on heavy earlier in year; however, hasn't shown the same level of form in handicaps and has to improve but down 4lb a help.

10/1

Form: /114-0 CD BF

Last run: 54 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Really thrived last year and little doubt he is still well treated with yard in sensational form; C&D winner could be primed now on second run of 2024.
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1

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

19:10 Ballinrobe

Londonofficecallin

10st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

A winner of ten races over hurdles and on the Flat; scored in the Cork Derby (1m4f, soft) on most recent start in this sphere; just 4lb higher now, handles better ground and has run well over hurdles here before; okay run over fences latest and can't discount back on the level.

5/1

5th

7

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:20 Wexford

Londonofficecallin

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Cracking dual-purpose 9yo has won four hurdles and gained most valuable of six Flat wins at Cork in May; lacks a bit of scope for this game, as shown when a long way off Chichester Park at Kilbeggan; better at the latter venue since, but was still low and left at a few fences.

9/2

2nd

8

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:40 Kilbeggan

Londonofficecallin

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Verastile dual-purpose sort who's scored four times over hurdles and six on the Flat, including Cork Derby last month on soft; latest hurdle win at Punchestown (23.5f, good) a year ago off 115; ran just okay when well held fifth over fences 15 days ago here; needs a fair step forward on that.

8/1

Selections

POSTDATA:

Gangster Granny

SPOTLIGHT:

Party Dress

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Golden Circet

The Irish Sun:

Napper Tandy

TOPSPEED:

Londonofficecallin