September 30 / 17.35 Down Royal

17.35

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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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1st

2

(3)

2nd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 197y

Class 5

19:02 Doncaster

Sixpack

9st 9lb

J: Mason Paetel

T: James Owen

Inconsistent ex-Irish gelding who's never run on ground faster than good; didn't take to hurdles in one try last autumn but solid comeback off this mark three weeks ago and this does seem to be his time of year; no surprise to see him take this.

7/4

3rd

6

(10)

12th Apr 2026

Good

1m 4f 104y

Class 4

17:45 Musselburgh

Sixpack

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: James Owen

Beaten a nose at Goodwood (1m6f, good; 2lb lower today) last May but that's far and away the best of his six runs for James Owen, who won this race in 2024 and 2025; beaten 24l when evens for hurdling debut in October when last seen; needs a major revival.

9/1

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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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

4th

4

9th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

Golden Circet

11st 10lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Fairly useful on the Flat at his best, and displayed promise in three maiden/novice hurdles in the autumn; no surprise if a bit more of his Flat ability transfers to this code on today's handicap debut.

13/8

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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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

13th

11

(10)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 3f 175y

17:25 Gowran Park

Party Dress

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: W McCreery

Won over 2m1f at Limerick in June (good) off 2lb lower; beaten 20l on soft at the Curragh (1m4f) on latest and visor now replaces tongue tie; this trip may be on the sharp side.

18/1

8

(1)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:02 Curragh

Party Dress

11st 3lb

J: Miss J Walton

T: W McCreery

Two Flat wins and one over hurdles; a bit hit and miss this year but on a competitive mark and has won on soft ground; did win her last race when the tongue-tie went solo.

12/1

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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5th

1

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Gangster Granny

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: C A McBratney

Two Flat wins; gained first hurdles win when springing 33-1 surprise over C&D (good) a fortnight ago (prominent throughout); entitled to go well from 5lb higher mark; shortlisted.

7/2

1st

16

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Downpatrick

Gangster Granny

11st 6lb

T: C A McBratney

Two Flat wins; best hurdles run when third over C&D on penultimate start; eased when chance had gone and tailed off in 3m Bellewstown event; first reserve.

11th

14

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Gangster Granny

11st 2lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: C A McBratney

Dual Flat winner ran her best race over hurdles when third over 2m6f at Downpatrick last time; should go close up 1lb if staying this extra 2f.

9/2

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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5th

6

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Londonofficecallin

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual-purpose sort; a winner of six races on the Flat, including the Cork Derby on latest (1m4f, soft) on first run back after a break; 4-28 over hurdles and rated 120; makes a belated chase debut at the age of nine but not bred for this discipline; in good form right now though and can't be discounted.

7/1

1st

12

(19)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Londonofficecallin

8st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a 1m6f conditions race and two races over hurdles in 2025; lacks a recent outing and possibly more effective as a hurdler at this stage of his career.

12/1

10

(15)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Londonofficecallin

9st 4lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Took him an age to get off the mark, but fine strike-rate under rules since the start of 2023, all five Flat wins coming over this trip and upwards, including readily beating Not Just Any Eagle 5l at Fairyhouse (1m6f) in July; tame effort on Wolverhampton AW later in month but still very much respected on return from a break.

10/1

Selections

POSTDATA:

Gangster Granny

SPOTLIGHT:

Party Dress

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Golden Circet

The Irish Sun:

Napper Tandy

TOPSPEED:

Londonofficecallin