October 28 / 14.00 Galway

14.00

Yielding To Soft

www.swordsecurity.com Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £5900
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 16 runners
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www.swordsecurity.com Nursery Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.20
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 080

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Well beaten in three maidens but is likely to do better in this company with blinkers on; watch market for signs of confidence; seemingly the stable selected.
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7th

2

(2)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Source Code

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Well beaten in three maidens but much improved in first-time blinkers on handicap debut at Galway in October, making up good ground inside final furlong to win going away (7f, heavy); hammered with 13lb rise for that but seems likely to improve further at 1m and has to be respected on AW debut.

11/2

7th

2

(2)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Source Code

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Well beaten in three maidens but much improved in first-time blinkers on handicap debut at Galway in October, making up good ground inside final furlong to win going away (7f, heavy); hammered with 13lb rise for that but seems likely to improve further at 1m and has to be respected on AW debut.

11/2

1st

10

(6)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:00 Galway

Source Code

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Well beaten in three maidens but is likely to do better in this company with blinkers on; watch market for signs of confidence; seemingly the stable selected.

8/1

4/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 6803

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Best run was when third on nursery debut at Navan last time over 6f, running on strongly after being denied room; the cheekpieces worn then are left off; big player if he stays and handles ground.
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21th

4

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Unique Journey

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

Three wins include twice over C&D last October; promising C&D comeback second in March, stiffer task in Listed company last time; one to consider back in handicap company, especially given his record here.

10/1

4th

7

(7)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Unique Journey

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Smart handicapper has won three times at this trip and posted a solid return at the Curragh; his race-fitness helps and this ground is fine but has a fair bit to find with some of these.

20/1

20/1

  • Place: £16.20

Form: 098

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in three maidens but is likely to do better in this company; cheekpieces tried.
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11th

20

(15)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Navan

Pradas World

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

dwelt start

16/1

11th

20

(15)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Navan

Pradas World

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

dwelt start

16/1

3rd

14

(13)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:00 Galway

Pradas World

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

Soundly beaten in three maidens but is likely to do better in this company; cheekpieces tried.

20/1

10/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 8903

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Beaten 3l at Gowran last time over this trip, less than a length behind Your Call; however, was raised 5lb for that so needs more but this ground will be fine; difficult draw.
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12th

17

(10)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:16 Down Royal

Kilgharrahs Love

8st 10lb

T: Thomas Cleary

Third reserve; 0-15 and form this season doesn't provide much hope of a breakthrough.

6th

13

(15)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 190y

19:44 Fairyhouse

Kilgharrahs Love

8st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

Poor form in 2025 and similar story in four runs this season; beaten 28l at Dundalk on latest; hard to make a case for.

33/1

12th

14

(7)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Kilgharrahs Love

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Thomas Cleary

Lost way last year and no real signs of a revival this campaign, including in this headgear combination last time.

25/1

Form: 551006 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a Fairyhouse claimer and not a bad Dundalk run last time when didn't get the clearest of runs; however, has a poor draw today and the ground is an unknown so others preferred.
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1st

19

(2)

27th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Curragh

Moonhall Church

8st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Alan McIntyre

Won a Fairyhouse claimer last September, just okay handicap efforts afterwards; ran well until squeezed out early in straight on recent Leopardstown comeback and entitled to come on for that.

16/1

8th

11

(8)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Moonhall Church

9st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Alan McIntyre

Won a Fairyhouse claimer last September, just okay handicap efforts afterwards; doesn't appear that well-handicapped on return.

33/1

5th

1

(19)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:00 Galway

Moonhall Church

10st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Alan McIntyre

Won a Fairyhouse claimer and not a bad Dundalk run last time when didn't get the clearest of runs; however, has a poor draw today and the ground is an unknown so others preferred.

14/1

Form: 521755

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won a Killarney nursery over 1m but has been held off higher marks since; conditions should be fine but needs more.
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7th

1

(10)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Sunriseontheboyne

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Won three times in Ireland for Mick Mulvany, including at Listowel (1m, heavy) last September; low key in five starts for new trainer, slipping 9lb in the weights - now 1lb below that last winning mark; needs revival on AW return (3-9).

16/1

12th

12

(12)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:25 Thirsk

Sunriseontheboyne

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Signed off in Ireland with Listowel win (1m, heavy) last autumn; well held at long odds in four runs (7f-1m2f) for this yard; beginning to fall in the weights but probably best watched unless strong in the market.

25/1

Form: 990

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in three maidens but can do better in this company; watch market for signs of confidence; sire's progeny usually handle an ease.
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8th

8

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 5

14:35 Doncaster

Tilani

9st 4lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Won at Newbury (1m, good) in May on third start for this yard and followed up when unpenalised at Yarmouth (1m, good) five days later; runner-up off this 6lb higher mark at Goodwood (1m1f, good to soft) last time, when outstayed, and he could play a leading role back down to 1m.

4/1

2nd

8

(7)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 5

17:25 Goodwood

Tilani

9st 9lb

J: Jack Dace

T: Ian Williams

Ex-Irish gelding who has only had four runs for Ian Williams and won the last two, 1m handicaps on good ground at Newbury and Yarmouth; had no penalty last time and now 6lb higher, but he's on a roll; has won on soft.

3/1

22/1

Form: 057

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Mild promise in three maidens earlier in the year with best run coming over 6f; gelded and back from a break for nursery debut.
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2nd

3

(3)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 95y

16:05 Roscommon

Refreshment

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

79-rated gelding won twice in June at Cork and Leopardstown, both over 1m on nice ground; midfield on soft to heavy at the Curragh latest (1m) and has hinted that this sort of trip might suit, though he's not bred for it.

9/2

4

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Curragh

Refreshment

9st 10lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Has enjoyed a fine campaign; back to back wins in June saw him go up 13lb but he has continued to acquit himself well; another sound run in a Killarney rated race latest (1m, good); probably doesn't want it too soft.

15/2

4

(5)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

17:41 Killarney

Refreshment

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Both wins on goodish ground but versatile as regards conditions as it was yielding to soft when second in a 1m handicap at Galway where three of today's rivals were behind; came from well off the pace that day so it was some effort.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 446134

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 0lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden claimer at Navan over a mile but twice held in nurseries since over the same trip and 7f; handles soft but needs more.
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3rd

6

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

16:00 Ayr

Runninsonofagun

8st 13lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Gained first win since his 2yo days when making all in a Class 6 over C&D last week (blinkered first time); unlikely to get a soft lead this time and a 5lb penalty against stronger opposition demands more in any case.

4/1

1st

4

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

15:30 Ayr

Runninsonofagun

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Tristan Davidson

Won maiden claimer for Tony Mullins in August 2024 (1m, good); hasn't won since but a few fair runs for new yard, including when third at Carlisle in June (1m1f, soft); blinkers now tried; fast ground is a concern.

3/1

5th

7

(6)

15th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

15:50 Carlisle

Runninsonofagun

9st 5lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Tristan Davidson

Poor strike-rate but he ended 2025 in good form and he ran his best race of this campaign when third over 1m1f here last week; runs off the same mark and he is one to take seriously.

7/2

28/1

Form: 0009

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Beaten a long way at Gowran on nursery debut last week and not easy to fancy.
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15

(14)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Vovatia

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

0-10, never in the first three; moderate fourth at Killarney in July; at a major disadvantage being 9lb out of the handicap.

25/1

4th

8

(4)

15th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:15 Killarney

Vovatia

8st 9lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Nine-race maiden and will need to run a lot better than she did on Saturday when behind some of these at Limerick; now tongue tied.

12/1

12

(1)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 200y

15:17 Limerick

Vovatia

8st 9lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Extended record to 0-8 with a 15l defeat at Leopardstown last time out (1m1f, soft); handicapper giving her a chance but she's hard to make a solid case for.

10/1

Form: 840

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 13lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in a Naas maiden over a mile but was 25l behind at Leopardstown since over this trip; that run can be discounted and still considered on nursery debut.
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2nd

1

(2)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

19:39 Carlisle

Junkyard Dog

10st 9lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Won a Navan handicap for Joseph O'Brien last spring but suffered a succession of fairly hefty defeats on the Flat and over hurdles for this yard, including when beaten nearly 20l over C&D last month when back from a nine-week break; visor given a whirl.

20/1

9th

2

(12)

9th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 39y

Class 5

20:12 Carlisle

Junkyard Dog

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Ex-Irish; fair hurdler; only Flat win was over 1m2f at Navan in April 2025 (good); handles soft ground; not out of it.

12/1

7th

13

31st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 190y

Class 5

17:35 Newcastle

Junkyard Dog

10st 6lb

J: Dylan Johnston

T: Iain Jardine

Fair 1m2f Flat winner in Ireland last April; he hasn't yet found his level over hurdles, soundly beaten when tongue tied in handicaps on last two outings; tried cheekpieces before that and now sports blinkers.

8/1

Form: 8977

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Best maiden run was on debut; was tenderly handled when beaten 7l on nursery debut last time at Bellewstow; likely capable of better; worth a market look.
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10

(10)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

13:52 Dundalk (AW)

Merchants Arch

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Ross O’Sullivan

0-14 starts but some promise shown in defeat; hit the frame three times here this year over 7f ; he was just 1.25l behind Eric Lock at Down Royal in May (7f) and again ran positively at Limerick next time when third (1m); below par at Bellewstown last time; he's on a lower mark now compared to his good runs here earlier in the year.

13/2

2

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:22 Bellewstown

Merchants Arch

9st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Steadily improving maiden handicapper, notably with cheekpieces fitted of late at Down Royal (behind Eric Lock) and when made much of running in finishing third at Limerick; not sure this extra furlong will suit.

7/1

5

(1)

11th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Merchants Arch

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Placed AW form at this trip and more encouraging turf run on latest when cheekpieces tried at Down Royal, close fifth after not clear run; one to consider in similar conditions.

5/1

Form: 63002

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Went closest when beaten 1l in a nursery at Bellewstown last time over 1m on yielding; the blinkers tried then are retained; this stiff 7f should suit and a player from a handy draw; ground is a slight concern.
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13th

5

(3)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:00 Galway

Now

9st 9lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Went closest when beaten 1l in a nursery at Bellewstown last time over 1m on yielding; the blinkers tried then are retained; this stiff 7f should suit and a player from a handy draw; ground is a slight concern.

4/1

13th

5

(3)

28th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:00 Galway

Now

9st 9lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Went closest when beaten 1l in a nursery at Bellewstown last time over 1m on yielding; the blinkers tried then are retained; this stiff 7f should suit and a player from a handy draw; ground is a slight concern.

4/1

2nd

7

(8)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 195y

13:35 Bellewstown

Now

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

towards rear, headway but waiting for room 2f out, switched left over 1f out, went third 1f out, ran on well and went second towards finish

12/1

16/1

Form: 079430

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Good placed runs in nurseries over 6f and 8f but was poor at the Curragh last time and has to rebound; seems to handle an ease.
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1st

6

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

14:54 Leicester

Ottoman

8st 11lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Gained sole win here last June and beaten a neck over C&D late last month; front-running with first-time blinkers (retained today) at Carlisle five days ago did not work out but he needs a second look on return to Leicester.

9/2

5th

4

(7)

9th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 39y

Class 6

15:10 Carlisle

Ottoman

9st 9lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

Gained sole victory at Leicester (1m2f) last June and back in good form of late, beaten a neck when runner-up in 1m4f Leicester handicap two weeks ago; must enter calculations nudged up 1lb in a headgear change.

3/1

2nd

2

(6)

25th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

19:15 Leicester

Ottoman

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Oliver Greenall & Josh Guerriero

1m2f winner here; back on track with this month's Bath third (1m3f, good) off 1lb higher; needs to back that up, having not been finishing his races off as well for a while previously, including behind Myna back here two starts ago.

11/2

15th
12 (7)
Your Call

15/2

Form: 006482

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in a nursery at Gowran last time over this trip but was raised 6lb for that which seems tough; ground fine but needs to find more.
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8th

2

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:37 Downpatrick

Your Call

11st 8lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Liam Lennon

AW winner whose five defeats over hurdles include a laboured handicap debut in March.

10/1

10th

9

29th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 165y

15:17 Downpatrick

Your Call

10st 8lb

J: Caragh Monaghan

T: Liam Lennon

AW nursery winner in December; some minor promise in her opening two hurdle runs for this yard, but tailed off at Gowran last time; makes handicap debut now.

10/1

9

4th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 60y

13:20 Gowran Park

Your Call

11st 0lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Liam Lennon

AW nursery winner in December but didn't really progress this year for Noel Meade; some minor promise in two hurdle runs for new yard but needs more to play a major role here.

18/1

14/1

Form: 0454

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Beaten 4l on nursery debut over 1m at Bellewstown off this mark; that came after a break so can run well again with more to come; ground an unknown.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

5

(12)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:30 Killarney

Coulstys Way

9st 9lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Patrick Magee

In good form last summer, winning at Roscommon (1m4f, good) and placed on four occasions; should be better for last month's return at Fairyhouse and yard in fine form of late.

12/1

11th

19

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Coulstys Way

9st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Patrick Magee

First reserve; in good form last summer, winning off 12lb lower at Roscommon (1m4f, good) and placing multiple times; below her best on heavy at Listowel and on hurdling debut at Navan when last seen in November; not ruled out back on a sound surface.

Non-runners

Clever And Classy, I Am Me, Faire La Nouba

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Payout
Exacta €75.10
Straight Forecast €64.96
Tricast €5514.49

Selections

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Unique Journey

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Your Call