October 13 / 16.00 Naas

16.00

Yielding

Colm White Bookmaker Beggar’s End Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51304.35
  • 2m 0f 23y
  • 20 runners
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Colm White Bookmaker Beggar’s End Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

11/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 3/2-07

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Second of three runners for yard; dual-purpose; sole win on the Flat a 1m4f Roscommon maiden in August 2022; solid effort in first time blinkers (retained) on latest in the Irish Cesarewitch (2m1f, good) and 2lb lower now; this slightly easier ground will suit better and he looks the yard's first string on jockey bookings; shortlisted.
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3rd

16

(16)

17th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Comfort Zone

9st 5lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Unraced on firmer than good; fairly useful hurdler (stays 2m6f) on his day in 2024, below form in two festival runs this spring; ran in three big-field Flat handicaps last autumn, back to form when winning with a strong late challenge at Naas (2m, yielding) on third occasion, so he's not entirely ruled out despite an apparently tough British mark.

22/1

9th

13

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Comfort Zone

11st 3lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual Grade 2 winner as a novice, since then his only success has been on the Flat (in October); third of 20 on his return to hurdling at Leopardstown (2m4f) over Christmas and he ran a long way below market expectations in the Coral Cup; even if back on song, there are stamina doubts now sent beyond 2m5f for the first time.

20/1

9th

13

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 7f 110y

16:15 Punchestown

Comfort Zone

11st 3lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual Grade 2 winner as a novice, since then his only success has been on the Flat (in October); third of 20 on his return to hurdling at Leopardstown (2m4f) over Christmas and he ran a long way below market expectations in the Coral Cup; even if back on song, there are stamina doubts now sent beyond 2m5f for the first time.

20/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 32-174

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; raced solely on the Flat this summer; won off 74 over 1m6f (soft) at Galway on return from a 123 absence; shaped as though this trip might suit on last two starts; stayed on for a 4l fourth on heavy over 1m4f at Hamilton on latest; same mark here and nicely drawn; can't discount for shrewd yard.
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7th

16

17th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

15:30 Cheltenham

Toll Stone

10st 12lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Emmet Mullins

Stablemate of Jacovec Cavern; has something to find on hurdles form but Flat record this year features a success at the Galway festival and sound efforts in useful handicaps the last twice; possibilities provided he transfers that ability back to jumps.

16/1

7th

16

17th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 87y

Class 1

15:30 Cheltenham

Toll Stone

10st 12lb

J: Adam Wedge

T: Emmet Mullins

Stablemate of Jacovec Cavern; has something to find on hurdles form but Flat record this year features a success at the Galway festival and sound efforts in useful handicaps the last twice; possibilities provided he transfers that ability back to jumps.

16/1

2nd

13

(4)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 23y

16:00 Naas

Toll Stone

8st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Emmet Mullins

took keen hold, prominent

16/1

11/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: -13412

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; yard in form; won a maiden hurdle at Galway earlier this week; solid effort when a 2.5l second on latest Flat start in a 16.5f Clonmel handicap (good); same mark here and this talented 7lb claimer has won on him before; handles all sorts of ground and he is an interesting runner.
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2nd

13

(7)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:30 Curragh

Jabbar

8st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Dual-purpose; 4-14 on turf on the Flat; went close in 2m Premier Handicap at Naas off 9lb lower last October (soft); promising effort at Killarney latest (2m1f, good); has won at this trip and he's not discounted in first-time cheekpieces.

16/1

2nd

13

(7)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:30 Curragh

Jabbar

8st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Dual-purpose; 4-14 on turf on the Flat; went close in 2m Premier Handicap at Naas off 9lb lower last October (soft); promising effort at Killarney latest (2m1f, good); has won at this trip and he's not discounted in first-time cheekpieces.

16/1

5th

1

(12)

13th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 182y

19:50 Killarney

Jabbar

10st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gerard O’Leary

raced wide, midfield

12/1

OUR TIP
4th
1 (10)
Falcon Eight

22/1

  • Place: £7.70

Form: -67700 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose sort but mostly runs on the Flat; 6-26 on turf on the level, the last win coming in a Group 3 at the Curragh last November; runner up in the Irish Cesarewitch last year off 103; now rated 101 and with his promising rider's 10lb claim he's looking nicely treated; this easier ground will suit better than the Curragh last time and he has a chance.
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6th

4

(14)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:30 Curragh

Falcon Eight

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: D K Weld

Second runner for yard; likeable dual-purpose veteran is 7-29 on turf on the Flat; had a few of these behind when gaining first win since 2023 on seasonal return at Gowran (1m6f, yielding) in April; on competitive mark but best form is on easy ground; needs rain.

10/1

6th

4

(14)

4th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:30 Curragh

Falcon Eight

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: D K Weld

Second runner for yard; likeable dual-purpose veteran is 7-29 on turf on the Flat; had a few of these behind when gaining first win since 2023 on seasonal return at Gowran (1m6f, yielding) in April; on competitive mark but best form is on easy ground; needs rain.

10/1

1st

4

(5)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

19:15 Gowran Park

Falcon Eight

9st 5lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: D K Weld

prominent, led after 6f, pushed along over 2f out, reduced lead over 1f out, kept on well

12/1

12/1

Form: 894325 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
One of two runners for yard; dual-purpose; 9l behind Mr Escobar off 89 when last seen at Chester (2m, soft); better off at the weights with that rival now and is 3lb lower than when winning a Newmarket handicap (1m4f, good to firm) a year ago; will handle easier ground but has never won over this far on the Flat; others have stronger claims.
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5th

7

(11)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 23y

16:00 Naas

Vera Verto

9st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

started quickly, led narrowly, prominent after 2f, lost position but in touch with leaders after 3f

12/1

5th

8

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Heavy

1m 7f 196y

Class 2

14:40 Chester

Vera Verto

8st 7lb

J: Adam Farragher

T: Gavin Cromwell

Three 1m5f/1m4f handicap wins when making most last year; easily her most competitive show this term when never-nearer second at Killarney (extended 1m6f, yielding to soft) last time; that's the furthest she's been on the Flat and gives hope for this longer trip; acts on heavy; one to consider.

11/2

2nd

4

(13)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:12 Killarney

Vera Verto

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield early, towards rear when pushed along briefly before halfway

10/1

7/1

Form: 5050-2

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; sole Flat win came in a maiden over 12f on the AW for his former yard; second in a 2m2f Listowel maiden hurdle on latest; attempted to make all when beaten a nose on last Flat start at Chester (2m, soft) from 6lb out of the handicap; 3lb higher here and unlikely to get an easy lead; runners from this yard respected but this looks a big ask.
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3rd

1

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 2

15:45 Plumpton

Mr Escobar

12st 0lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: W P Mullins

raced wide

6/1

3rd

1

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 2

15:45 Plumpton

Mr Escobar

12st 0lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: W P Mullins

raced wide

6/1

2nd

4

20th Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 3

17:15 Plumpton

Mr Escobar

11st 5lb

J: Kieran Callaghan

T: W P Mullins

Useful Flat stayer who did not need to improve to justify skinny odds in Sedgefield novice (2m1f, good) on latest hurdling start in November; ran as though something was amiss on AW in February but remains unexposed over hurdles and ought to be suited by the step up in trip on this handicap debut.

4/1

9/2

Form: -24183

Last run: 94 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Second of three runners for yard; 3yo colt is closely matched with stablemate Chemistry; won a Listed at Leopardstown in June (1m4f, good); not a bad effort in a Group 3 at Newmarket on latest (1m5f, good to soft); didn't look like he was crying out for this sort of trip though and not bred for it either; well-drawn but others preferred.
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7th

3

(2)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 23y

16:00 Naas

Portland

9st 9lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Second of three runners for yard; 3yo colt is closely matched with stablemate Chemistry; won a Listed at Leopardstown in June (1m4f, good); not a bad effort in a Group 3 at Newmarket on latest (1m5f, good to soft); didn't look like he was crying out for this sort of trip though and not bred for it either; well-drawn but others preferred.

9/2

3rd

3

(4)

11th Jul 2024

Soft

1m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Newmarket (July)

Portland

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Has raced ten times and is more exposed than his rivals, but it was his first crack at 1m4f when keeping on well for a narrow Listed win at Leopardstown last month (good) and 1m2f looked inadequate at Royal Ascot most recently; versatile ground-wise; not discounted now up in trip.

15/2

8th

8

(6)

20th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 212y

Class 1

17:40 Ascot

Portland

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Fourth in Group 3 Classic Trial at Sandown (1m2f, good to soft) before Listed win at Leopardstown (1m4f, good); that was his ninth race and others are less exposed and have stronger form, but he's the sole runner for Aidan O'Brien who has won two of the last six runnings, so is worth a second look.

10/1

8th
18 (17)
Man O Work

11/1

Form: 7/2-25 BF

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; stayed on well over 14.5f on latest Flat start at Killarney off 79; is 2lb wrong at the weights here but talented claimer takes off 5lb; won a maiden hurdle on his sole previous start at this track; wide draw to contend with but he's unexposed in this sphere and he could run a big race.
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8th

4

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Man O Work

11st 10lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

Won valuable 2m Listowel handicap last season off 125 but well held in same contest this season when a strong favourite; Flat run since not without promise but others possibly better handicapped right now.

16/1

8th

4

2nd Nov 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Man O Work

11st 10lb

J: Cian Cullinan

T: P G Fahey

Won valuable 2m Listowel handicap last season off 125 but well held in same contest this season when a strong favourite; Flat run since not without promise but others possibly better handicapped right now.

16/1

8th

18

(17)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 23y

16:00 Naas

Man O Work

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Dual-purpose; stayed on well over 14.5f on latest Flat start at Killarney off 79; is 2lb wrong at the weights here but talented claimer takes off 5lb; won a maiden hurdle on his sole previous start at this track; wide draw to contend with but he's unexposed in this sphere and he could run a big race.

11/1

15/2

Form: 4-11

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 3lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
One of two runners for yard; dual-purpose 11yo is a latecomer to the Flat; on a hat-trick after wins in Q.R. races at Killarney (2m1f, yielding to soft) and Listowel (1m6f, soft); this a much tougher task on handicap debut but he's in form, Keane is booked and he's nicely drawn in stall 6; could go well.
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9th

8

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

18:05 Punchestown

Seddon

10st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

led, headed 4th, prominent behind clear leader 8th

14/1

9th

8

30th Apr 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 80y

18:05 Punchestown

Seddon

10st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

led, headed 4th, prominent behind clear leader 8th

14/1

10th

11

13th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 127y

Class 1

16:40 Cheltenham

Seddon

10st 12lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

20-1 winner of the Plate in 2023 but he came into that race in better form than today and he couldn't respond when a fading third over C&D in January; dropping down weights but perhaps not fast enough for a repeat win.

20/1

40/1

Form: 3-6745 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 10lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose veteran; grand servant has won seven times on the Flat; his last win came off 79 in a 2m1f handicap at the Curragh (soft) in September 2023; excellent effort when fourth of 20 in the Q.R. handicap at Galway (2m, good to yielding) off 85; 4lb lower than when beaten 3.75l in this last year; could outrun his odds.
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Form: 2-4577 BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Third of three runners for yard; 3-17 on turf with all three wins coming over 1m4f for Ed Walker; shaped well on debut for this yard over that trip at Leopardstown off 89 in May; beaten favourite over 17.5f at Ballinrobe on latest; may not have sufficient stamina for this test and others have better credentials.
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3

5th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Ffos Las

Reina Del Mar

10st 10lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tim Vaughan

Useful Flat racer who was creditable second of 14 at Cork (2m4f, good) on hurdling debut for Joseph O'Brien in November; became rather disappointing for that stable afterwards and was sold for 10,000gns in March but makes debut for Tim Vaughan in a modest race.

4/7

3

5th Jun 2025

Good To Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

18:15 Ffos Las

Reina Del Mar

10st 10lb

J: David Noonan

T: Tim Vaughan

Useful Flat racer who was creditable second of 14 at Cork (2m4f, good) on hurdling debut for Joseph O'Brien in November; became rather disappointing for that stable afterwards and was sold for 10,000gns in March but makes debut for Tim Vaughan in a modest race.

4/7

5th

15

3rd Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 0y

13:35 Leopardstown

Reina Del Mar

11st 7lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Three-time 1m4f winner for Ed Walker; made an encouraging start over hurdles when runner-up in 2m4f Cork maiden on good ground in November; out of her depth in Punchestown mares' Listed novice, jumping far from fluent; remote eighth at Clonmel.

12/1

12th
19 (14)
Ephesus

10/1

Form: 32417 BF

Last run: 76 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Third runner for yard; 3yo son of Galileo was beaten 4.25l off 87 at Galway on handicap debut on his latest start; 5lb wrong here but jockey claims 5lb; unproven at this trip and probably wants good ground; always dangerous to dismiss runners from this source but others look more likely.
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2

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Punchestown

Ephesus

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

midfield, weakened after 2 out, unseated last

18/1

2

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Punchestown

Ephesus

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Flat winner gained his first victory over hurdles in a 2m1f Limerick 4yo maiden early last month on good ground and the runner-up has won since; finished 12l behind Blue Lemons at Fairyhouse latest but he may get a lot closer to that rival on this sounder surface; could outrun likely odds.

18/1

4th

2

21st Apr 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:40 Fairyhouse

Ephesus

11st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

raced in second

10/1

14/1

Form: 112-56

Last run: 76 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; second runner for yard; last win in this sphere came off 68 at Leopardstown in July 2023; beaten a head off 81 at Listowel two months later; good second over hurdles at Listowel last month; beaten 7.5l off 83 on last Flat start at Galway (2m1f, yielding); 1lb lower here but the handicapper may be in charge for now.
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7th

6

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 25y

16:32 Cork

Pinot Gris

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield, outpaced after 4 out

7/1

7th

6

20th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 25y

16:32 Cork

Pinot Gris

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield, outpaced after 4 out

7/1

8th

5

14th Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Pinot Gris

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Improved form in these blinkers the last twice, easily winning a novice at Naas (2m, good to yielding) before a close second of 19 at Leopardstown (2m, yielding) in December when back in a handicap and making most; this 5yo could continue to progress for his good trainer; a possible.

20/1

Form: 25/5-4

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
2-12 on turf; fifth in this race in 2022 off 85 and now 5lb lower; only seen twice since; ran a pleasing race when a 5.25l fourth at Dundalk last month after a 521 day absence; should strip fitter for that and will appreciate the return to turf; 2lb wrong here but his jockey's claim negates that; well-drawn and has each-way claims.
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2

7th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

15:00 Punchestown

Harrys Legacy

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Ross O’Sullivan

A two-time winner on the Flat for Henry de Bromhead in 2022 at 1m7f-2m1f on good ground; has been running encouraging races over hurdles for new trainer; runner up in a maiden hurdle at Limerick on penultimate start (2m1f, good); a midfield finish in a handicap at this track last time (2m, yielding; has a chance.

4/1

11th

6

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 94y

14:30 Punchestown

Harrys Legacy

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

in touch with leaders

16/1

11th

6

1st May 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 94y

14:30 Punchestown

Harrys Legacy

11st 9lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

in touch with leaders

16/1

100/30

Form: 3-112 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
3yo colt is one of three runners for yard; is 2-4 on turf, including a maiden win on heavy and awarded a Listed win by the stewards at Leopardstown on good (1m6f); fine effort on handicap debut off 100 in the Petingo (1m5f, good), finishing a 4l second; up 6lb for that and is drawn wide; not discounted but this is a big ask.
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15th

2

(20)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 23y

16:00 Naas

Chemistry

9st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

3yo colt is one of three runners for yard; is 2-4 on turf, including a maiden win on heavy and awarded a Listed win by the stewards at Leopardstown on good (1m6f); fine effort on handicap debut off 100 in the Petingo (1m5f, good), finishing a 4l second; up 6lb for that and is drawn wide; not discounted but this is a big ask.

100/30

16/1

Form: -16691 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
4-16 on turf on the Flat; landed a 16.5f Tramore handicap in fine style last time out off 77; up 5lb for that and this is a much hotter race; will need a personal best off this career high mark but he is in form and can't be fully discounted.
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7th

3

(18)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 40y

15:52 Gowran Park

Nostra Casa

9st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

Four-time winner; needs to step up on the form of two races over longer trips this season; finished behind Migdam at Ballinrobe last time.

16/1

3

(18)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 40y

15:52 Gowran Park

Nostra Casa

9st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

Four-time winner; needs to step up on the form of two races over longer trips this season; finished behind Migdam at Ballinrobe last time.

16/1

7th

1

(2)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 202y

20:30 Ballinrobe

Nostra Casa

10st 2lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: Leonard Paul Flynn

prominent, lost position 2f out, weakening when short of room home turn, no extra final furlong

12/1

17th
20 (21)
Rain

66/1

Form: -43555

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
1-22 on turf; beaten 7.5l off 69 on latest start at Listowel (1m6f, good); 12lb wrong at the weights here and this looks too big an ask.
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3rd

9

(5)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:48 Leopardstown

Rain

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

October 2022 winner for Andre Fabre has failed to win since; was behind a few of these when weakening late on at Navan early last month on his first start for this stable; best form is on easy ground; others appeal more.

16/1

3rd

9

(5)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:48 Leopardstown

Rain

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

October 2022 winner for Andre Fabre has failed to win since; was behind a few of these when weakening late on at Navan early last month on his first start for this stable; best form is on easy ground; others appeal more.

16/1

50/1

Form: -83156 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose; a winner over 2m at Chester off 76 back in June (soft); no impact off revised mark of 81 on next two starts; well-beaten in a Gowran Park handicap hurdle on his last start; blinkers worn for his last six wins return but he may need a bit more respite from the handicapper.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6

(14)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Rich Belief

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Karl Thornton

Dual-purpose; won over 2m at Chester last June off 76 (soft); no impact in four starts (Flat/hurdles) since; may need a bit more respite from the handicapper on his return.

25/1

18th

16

(16)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 23y

16:00 Naas

Rich Belief

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Karl Thornton

Dual-purpose; a winner over 2m at Chester off 76 back in June (soft); no impact off revised mark of 81 on next two starts; well-beaten in a Gowran Park handicap hurdle on his last start; blinkers worn for his last six wins return but he may need a bit more respite from the handicapper.

50/1

7th

5

5th Oct 2024

Good

3m 0f 0y

15:05 Gowran Park

Rich Belief

10st 9lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Karl Thornton

Dual-purpose; won a 2m handicap at Chester off 76 in June on soft ground; failed to follow up back there in July and August; returns to hurdling for the first time in 455 days; 3lb lower than when winning his only handicap hurdle at Kelso in May 2022; fit from the Flat and can't be fully discounted; rain would be a plus.

14/1

Form: 516-60 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
One of three runners for yard; dual-purpose; 3-16 on the level on turf; won this race off 84 last year on soft; well-beaten off his revised mark of 94 in the Irish Cesarewitch on latest; others look better treated.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

6th Jun 2025

Good

2m 3f 203y

18:10 Clonmel

Prairie Dancer

11st 6lb

J: Oakley Brown

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Useful sort has won nine races in all spheres, including four over hurdles and run well in defeat at this track; however, has been poor over fences the last twice but a shout if getting back to form.

3/1

7th

7

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

18:38 Killarney

Prairie Dancer

10st 11lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Smart dual-purpose sort has won twice over fences; was poor in a Grade 3 when last seen and has a lot on his plate in this company.

22/1

7th

7

12th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 100y

18:38 Killarney

Prairie Dancer

10st 11lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Smart dual-purpose sort has won twice over fences; was poor in a Grade 3 when last seen and has a lot on his plate in this company.

22/1

66/1

Form: 700970

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Second runner for stable; formerly trained by Willie Mullins; best effort in eight starts for current yard a 8.75l seventh behind a few of his rivals here in the Q.R. race at Galway; burst blood vessels on latest start at Tramore; coming down the weights but yard has a better chance with Seddon.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

20th

14

(8)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 23y

16:00 Naas

Mt Leinster

8st 8lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: John C McConnell

Second runner for stable; formerly trained by Willie Mullins; best effort in eight starts for current yard a 8.75l seventh behind a few of his rivals here in the Q.R. race at Galway; burst blood vessels on latest start at Tramore; coming down the weights but yard has a better chance with Seddon.

66/1

11th

4

(4)

17th Aug 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 80y

19:30 Tramore

Mt Leinster

9st 11lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Looked to be on the slide until running well when seventh of 20 in the big amateur handicap at Galway where headgear (left off here) seemed to help; pulled up over hurdles later that week; first visit here.

11/1

7

3rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 6f 108y

14:30 Galway

Mt Leinster

11st 3lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: John C McConnell

midfield, headway and prominent halfway

33/1

Non-runners

Sceptred Isle

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €52.00
Straight Forecast €39.61
Tricast €279.60
Trifecta €1460.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Toll Stone

The Irish Sun:

Pinot Gris

TOPSPEED:

Mr Escobar

SPOTLIGHT:

Jabbar

POSTDATA:

Falcon Eight