March 16 / 15.45 Curragh

15.45

Soft

Nua Healthcare Irish Lincolnshire (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £48760.33
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 27 runners
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Nua Healthcare Irish Lincolnshire (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 27 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

1st
15 (27)
Orandi

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 32223- C

Last run: 133 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Useful form in France early in his career; long-priced course winner over 7f on soft last May; showed notable consistency in five starts under Cathy O'Leary's supervision, including when second to Titanium at Leopardstown in October; had returned to Tony Martin's care when third of 17 behind Rhythm King and Gleneagle Bay in November; leading chance.
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8th

5

(10)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Orandi

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: A J Martin

Won the Irish Lincolnshire over C&D in 2025 but no joy since; midfield at Limerick on latest (1m, yielding) and remains 2lb above last winning mark; best form on easier ground than this; others appeal more.

14/1

7th

1

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Orandi

10st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: A J Martin

Last year's Irish Lincolnshire winner has lost way since a Galway premier handicap third last August; beaten 21l in both starts this season and remains 5lb above last winning mark; revival needed.

18/1

21th

15

(20)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

15:32 Doncaster

Orandi

9st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: A J Martin

Won the Irish Lincolnshire (1m, soft) last March before finishing third in this (good to soft) and at the Galway festival (8.5f, yielding); a market check is advised but he's now been below par on each of his last four runs, having finished down the field in the Irish Lincolnshire on his reappearance.

25/1

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £4.50

Form: 50140-

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Is 2-15 on turf; won a 1m1f Tipperary handicap off 90 last October on soft; traffic problems when just denied third in a 1m2f heavy ground Listed race at Leopardstown; ran over 1m4f on final start; gelded since, others preferred.
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2nd

5

(3)

11th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:55 Leopardstown

Kortez Bay

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

led narrowly, headed and pressed leader after 1f, briefly led over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

10/1

2nd

5

(3)

11th May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:55 Leopardstown

Kortez Bay

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

led narrowly, headed and pressed leader after 1f, briefly led over 1f out, kept on final 110yds

10/1

4th

1

(7)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 100y

17:32 Tipperary

Kortez Bay

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won twice last year including a 1m1f handicap at this track; later finished a fine fourth in a 1m2f Listed race; returned to action with a career-best effort under a big weight in the Irish Lincoln; this trip might be a bit short but is still a major player.

2/1

12/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: /2101- C

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won two of his last three Flat starts last season, one of them a conditions race over 1m4f at this venue; later set stiff tasks in high-profile hurdle races; suited by 1m4f and has never won over this trip; however, ran a blinder to finish second in this event 12 months ago.
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4

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Cork

Smooth Tom

11st 6lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Grand sort has won four hurdles, including two small-field contests here last year; returned with a spin over fences in May; 2m3f is the farthest he's gone, so stamina for 3m is the concern.

9/1

6th

10

25th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 54y

18:05 Ballinrobe

Smooth Tom

11st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Andrew Slattery

Classy hurdler 4-11 in that sphere and rated 140; ground versatile; off since decent Flat run at the Curragh in October; returns with yard in form and his half-brother Royal Hollow has won for this stable over fences; could prove hard to beat if fit.

4/1

2nd

5

(13)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:25 Curragh

Smooth Tom

12st 0lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Useful dual-purpose performer; third in the Irish Lincoln here in March; has won two small-field hurdle races at Cork since then, well below his best on the Flat at Listowel.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 13255- CD

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Winner and twice placed in consecutive handicap runs (over three different trips) at this venue between June and September last year; did well to finish fifth of 16 in a Listed race at Naas in October; lost two places near the finish when fifth over C&D in November, now faces a rematch with the first three.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5

(7)

20th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Indigo Five

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

Three-time winner at this venue in handicaps at 7f-1m on good and soft ground; saw out 1m2f well when a 1.5l second over C&D in the Northfields premier handicap last season; just missed black type when fourth in a Listed at Navan (1m, good) on penultimate; rated 94 so unlikely winner but could challenge for a place.

16/1

8th

2

(1)

29th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Indigo Five

10st 0lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: John James Feane

Last year's winner off 76; Good runs here include second in a premier handicap last September (1m2f, good); easily won from a 5lb lower mark here in March (1m, soft); outran odds of 66-1 in a Navan Listed event when 3.25l fourth of 12 last time; likeable sort.

14/1

4th

3

(11)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

15:55 Navan

Indigo Five

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

Fourth in the Lincoln on return; produced career-best when easily winning Curragh handicap (1m, soft) next time off 90; made little impression in two handicap starts since, although had a troubled passage on latest; tall order in this company.

25/1

Form: 15222- D

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Dundalk winner for Joseph O'Brien; fine effort in the 7f Sovereign Path at Leopardstown in September on handicap debut; again second when splitting Rhythm King and Orandi over C&D in November; strong chance with Colin Keane booked, stable in form at Dundalk.
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1st

8

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Gleneagle Bay

8st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Sole win came on debut at Dundalk in 2024; 0-14 since but ran well in top handicaps last season, including third in Victoria Cup at Ascot and second in Ahonoora at Galway; solid C&D fourth in May (soft) but didn't build on that in a similar contest last time; down 3lb but needs more; Colin Keane rides for the first time.

14/1

5th

1

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Gleneagle Bay

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Sole win came on debut at Dundalk in 2024; 0-13 since but ran well in top handicaps last season, including fifth in Irish Lincoln, third in Victoria Cup at Ascot and second in Ahonoora at Galway; C&D run last month was a solid run and dropped 2lb since.

11/4

4th

2

(1)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Gleneagle Bay

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Sole win came on debut at Dundalk in March 2024; 0-12 since but ran well in top handicaps last season, including fifth in Irish Lincoln, third in Victoria Cup at Ascot and second in Ahonoora at Galway; flopped when fancied (5-1) on return in race won by Key Witness; not ruled out.

7/1

33/1

Form: 104/0- D

Last run: 197 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Useful 2023 form before disappointing Britannia Stakes run; down the field in Irish Cambridgeshire on only 2024 start; up against it.
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3rd

2

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Fort Vega

9st 5lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Better than ever last summer, winning over C&D (good) and career-best in Scurry Handicap at the Curragh over an extended 6.5f in July; matched that effort when beaten just a neck by Headmaster in the Habitat Handicap back at the Curragh on seasonal return (6f, good); entitled to improve and he's in the mix off 2lb higher.

15/2

2nd

8

(16)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Fort Vega

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Better than ever last summer, winning at Cork and career-best when second in Scurry Handicap here over extended 6f; bit keen and not quite at same level in Listed at Galway festival when last seen; may just need this comeback run.

20/1

7

(7)

3rd Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Fort Vega

9st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Holding his form well this season, winning over this trip at Cork and was finishing second for the third time when beaten 1/2l by Go Athletico in Scurry Handicap at the Curragh on latest; still-improving 5yo up to a career-high but one to consider from a good draw.

8/1

Form: 63006- C

Last run: 147 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner including over 7f at this venue in 2022; won twice last year, including an early-season 7f handicap at Cork; also ran a fine race when 50-1 third of 27 over C&D in August; out of her depth in Listed race on final two starts; new stable now.
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3

(7)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 4

19:20 Windsor

Independent Expert

9st 12lb

J: Tom Queally

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Exposed mare who is 6-45 on turf; beaten in claimers on final two runs in Ireland in May and was well held in an Epsom handicap (6f, good; 33-1) on recent stable debut; has something to prove and all of her wins have been over further.

25/1

6th

4

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 4

18:22 Epsom

Independent Expert

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Exposed mare who was 6-44 on turf in Ireland; beaten in claimers on her two starts last month (7f and 1m, turf/AW) so it will be interesting to see how she goes in the market on this first stab at 6f since her only attempt over three years ago; stable debut.

20/1

5th

4

(9)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Independent Expert

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Eight wins, two of them here; latest success was over 7f at Naas in March and ran well in big-field contest at the Curragh next time; disappointed when odds-on for Gowran claimer last week, but picked up a few grazes and she's better than that.

3/1

Form: 60197- D

Last run: 142 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
In good form in the early part of last season when successful in 1m handicaps at Ripon and Doncaster; confirmed a liking for soft ground with 1m Haydock win in September; has been found wanting in stakes races, respected at this level with trip and ground to suit.
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5

(7)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

14:45 Ayr

Flying Finn

9st 8lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Getting back on slow ground is a positive and she's 5lb lower than when winning at Haydock (1m, soft) last September, but she hasn't been at the top of her game in a light campaign and a shorter trip may be preferable.

16/1

2

(1)

4th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

16:37 Haydock

Flying Finn

9st 13lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Usually kept to testing ground; 2lb lower than when winning at Haydock (1m, soft) last September; has not approached that form since and none of her three attempts at 1m2f has gone well, including three months ago on latest start, so there have to be doubts.

20/1

10/1

Form: 48106- D

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Won over 1m2f at Goodwood last July off 95; far too keen when an unplaced favourite over the same trip at this venue in September; out of the money in a Listed race at Dundalk later that month; first time over this trip since mid-field finish in this 12 months ago.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(4)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Take Heart

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

2024 Chesterfield Cup winner for Johnny Murtagh; failed to find his best form last season, including a spell in Britain; beaten favourite here behind the useful Genoah in two starts for this stable (handicap and a rated race); has run well enough in defeat both times, and is attractively treated on his old form.

3/1

3rd

2

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Take Heart

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Made late gains after an awkward start when 2l behind Genoah on stable debut over 10.5f here latest; ran well sole try over this trip in the 2024 Cork Derby so could turn that form around; big chance.

100/30

11

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Take Heart

8st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: David Menuisier

Won off 5lb higher at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) last July for Johnny Murtagh but failed to hit the same heights subsequently for that yard and he's struggled to get competitive on his two runs for this stable.

33/1

Form: 50563- CD

Last run: 100 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
All three turf wins have come at this venue; placed five times here and fifth in this in 2023; uneven form last year, signing off with Dundalk third behind Catch The Paddy.
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3rd

4

(13)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

No More Porter

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three wins have been gained at the Curragh; eight of his 17 places have also come at that venue, including a fine second there on his latest start; not guaranteed to produce his best form, though he managed a second placing here in 2023 on his only visit.

9/2

2nd

15

(11)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

No More Porter

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three wins have been here including one over C&D; was third on return over C&D but was poor at Leopardstown since so has questions to answer now.

18/1

13th

13

(15)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

No More Porter

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three Curragh wins have been over shorter; has run okay on occasions over this sort of trip but opposable on balance of form and draw not great.

20/1

25/1

Form: 24170- C

Last run: 154 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Front-running winner of a 1m4f maiden for Aidan O'Brien on good ground at this venue last summer; has shown a fair standard of form in reaching the money in three starts over hurdles; final start for Ballydoyle was over 2m; this may prove inadequate.
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9th

4

30th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:20 Wexford

Ephesus

11st 5lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Galileo 5yo is a dual Flat winner and landed Limerick maiden hurdle last year; would have needed first run of the year when never a factor on chase debut at Kilbeggan; jumped okay but probably best watched here.

25/1

7th

3

15th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 0y

16:40 Kilbeggan

Ephesus

11st 12lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual Flat and a maiden hurdle winner at Limerick (2m1f, gd) last year; finished last season on a low note with a pair of underwhelming runs on the Flat and over hurdles; makes chase debut after 168 days off.

12/1

8

(1)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Ephesus

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has had a run over hurdles since beating Ehteyat at Roscommon; might not uphold the form on the revised terms.

8/1

12th
24 (11)
San Aer

25/1

Form: 54320- C

Last run: 133 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has failed to prosper over hurdles since last seen on the Flat; four wins in this sphere; failed to add to his score last term and ended the season down the field in the C&D handicap won by Rhythm King from Gleneagle Bay and Orandi.
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5th

2

(10)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

San Aer

10st 1lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Four wins to his name, including a C&D maiden success in 2021; last win was in 2023; fair form last year; no encouragement from this term's four starts

25/1

14th

11

(16)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

San Aer

9st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual-purpose; four Flat wins but last of those came in 2023; not a terrible effort on latest and now 2lb below his last success but the draw gods have not been kind here.

28/1

11th

15

(19)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

San Aer

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Ross O’Sullivan

No win since October 2023; promise on first two starts for this yard last October but two runs this season have not been good (very slowly away latest); others arrive in better form.

25/1

13th
22 (16)
Fratas

33/1

Form: 17/00- D

Last run: 227 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a terrific second half to 2023, winning four on the trot; also a winning juvenile hurdler later that year; ran only twice last season, still 2lb above her last winning mark, best form over 1m, though has won over 1m4f.
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6th

2

(2)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Fratas

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose prominent racer who contested the 2024 Triumph Hurdle; regressive form on the Flat last summer and was last seen tailed off over hurdles at the Galway festival; subsequently sold for 7,000euros; market can guide on first run for top yard after a layoff.

8/1

7

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Fratas

10st 13lb

J: Jordan Gainford

T: Michael Mulvany

Bit below form on the Flat this summer but has hit the crossbar in her last two hurdle outings and she's unexposed in this sphere having just her sixth hurdle outing; respected.

9/1

2

(5)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:20 Tramore

Fratas

10st 5lb

J: Daniel King

T: Michael Mulvany

Five Flat wins in 2023 included over C&D; consistent placed form under both codes this year, most recently making most when just edged out of third by No Niki No at Ballinrobe; should be thereabouts again.

9/2

33/1

Form: 46968-

Last run: 187 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f maiden on soft ground for Harry Eustace at three; started 2024 season brightly at Newbury before losing form; fair sixth in a valuable Galway festival handicap over an extended 1m on Irish debut; failed to match that form at the same venue in September; in rear in a maiden hurdle at Christmas.
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12th

3

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:28 Leopardstown

Bill Silvers

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: William Durkan

Best run for this yard came at this venue last season (1m1f, soft); not as good in three subsequent outings and pulled up when last seen at Clonmel in September (blood at both nostrils); best watched on return.

16/1

1

(10)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

17:10 Clonmel

Bill Silvers

10st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: William Durkan

Won 7f maiden on soft ground for Harry Eustace at three; started 2024 season brightly before losing form; standout run this term when second at Leopardstown (1m1f, soft); well beaten on quicker ground at Ballinrobe before a solid fifth on soft at Galway.

7/1

5th

7

(3)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

14:45 Galway

Bill Silvers

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: William Durkan

Won 7f maiden on soft ground for Harry Eustace at three; started 2024 season brightly before losing form; standout run this term when second at Leopardstown (1m1f, soft), well beaten on quicker ground since; wants rain.

16/1

Form: 10850- D

Last run: 133 days

W: 8st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run at Listowel in September; moderate form in four subsequent starts.
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11

(2)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:20 Killarney

Casanova

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seasoned handicapper has deteriorated considerably this year, never counting in a Ballinrobe claimer on latest; very hard to be confident in.

14/1

6th

6

(7)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:40 Bellewstown

Casanova

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has struggled in eight starts since winning a 1m1f Listowel handicap last autumn; rated 85 after that success, now 15lb lower but even so can be given a chance at these weights; good 7lb claimer aboard.

4/1

16th
20 (23)
Earls

33/1

Form: 50750- D

Last run: 155 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Ten wins to his name, last three have been on soft/heavy; 0-8 at this venue; lost form after a 7f win at Haydock last April; finished behind Orandi and No More Porter at Naas on his final start last season.
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2nd

4

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:00 Killarney

Earls

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Wonderfully durable handicapper with 11 wins to his name, the latest being on his favoured soft ground at Roscommon in September; returned to form at that track two starts back, where he handled good ground, and fine run at Limerick (yielding) last month when narrowly beaten by an in-form 3yo; easier ground would be ideal, but still the one to beat.

7/4

2nd

8

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Limerick

Earls

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Confirmed a liking for the Roscommon track with last month's second; last September, that venue was the scene of the most recent of his 11 career wins; retains ability.

6/1

2nd

8

(15)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Earls

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Veteran loves it here; has won eleven times, including three over C&D, most recently off this mark last September; poor both runs this season, however, and not well drawn here.

22/1

Form: 4221-0 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Reliable sort, 4-17 on turf and placed eight times; signed off for 2024 with a 1m victory at Redcar in October; never in the hunt at Southwell last month but could be a different proposition now.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

4

(13)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 113y

Class 2

16:40 Epsom

Thunder Roar

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

Soft-ground specialist who landed a fifth success when scoring at Ayr (1m) in September; yet to get going in three starts this year but he's edging down the weights and the booking of Colin Keane catches the eye; requires monitoring in the market with every drop of rain in his favour.

25/1

11th

7

(13)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Thunder Roar

9st 1lb

J: David Nolan

T: Tony Coyle & Kaine Wood

7yo who was better than ever last season, a campaign that concluded with a fine second of 17 over C&D (good); races off the same mark today but he hasn't shone on his two outings this year.

33/1

8/1

Form: 00306- CD

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Winner of this race for Johnny Murtagh, third of 19 last season when trained by George Boughey; generally disappointing since and the most recent of his five wins was for Murtagh in a 7f conditions race at Tipperary in April 2022; change of stable for 2025 campaign.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18th

5

(14)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Raadobarg

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: Raphael E Freire

Winner of this race for Johnny Murtagh, third of 19 last season when trained by George Boughey; generally disappointing since and the most recent of his five wins was for Murtagh in a 7f conditions race at Tipperary in April 2022; change of stable for 2025 campaign.

8/1

6th

2

(7)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 37y

Class 2

13:30 Haydock

Raadobarg

10st 0lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Well handicapped on his third on heavy ground at the Curragh (1m) in March but he's been generally disappointing since and was only tenth of 14 at Doncaster two weeks ago; new headgear is now tried but his last win was in 2022 and others are more convincing.

7/1

10th

4

(15)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:25 Doncaster

Raadobarg

9st 6lb

J: David Egan

T: George Boughey

Finished third in this race in 2021 and filled the same position at Ascot last time; not guaranteed to repeat the form, having been inconsistent this year, and his long losing run is another negative.

10/1

19th
10 (12)
Weston

50/1

Form: 0/406-

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Two middle-distance wins in Germany in 2022; has lost form since a solid effort in fifth in the 2m4f Ascot Stakes in 2023; no sign of a revival in four runs over hurdles; tongue-tie tried; unlikely to have the pace to be competitive over 1m.
Place /
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

7

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 71y

20:23 Bellewstown

Weston

11st 0lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: H Rogers

Two-time Flat winner when trained in France; has run a couple of decent races for this yard and one of his better efforts came when beaten just 2.5l by Lark In The Mornin when third in this last year; 10lb better off now and should strip fitter for his okay comeback run at Navan; chance.

4/1

5th

12

(8)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:18 Navan

Weston

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: H Rogers

Two wins when trained in Germany but yet to get his head in front on these shores; handicapper giving him a chance but soundly beaten on last two starts over hurdles and on the Flat and needs to leave those efforts well behind; best watched after break.

25/1

10th

8

18th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 70y

16:00 Limerick

Weston

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: H Rogers

Dual Flat winner in Germany; out of depth in hot Flat handicaps at Galway Festival last twice; good effort on last start over timber at Fairyhouse in April (2m, sft-hvy); raised 4lb for that 2.25l third and might prefer softer ground.

7/1

Form: 7142-0 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Two wins have come over this trip; needs to bounce back from poor Dundalk run last month; first reserve.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

1

(1)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:37 Navan

Proleek Prince

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M M Rice

Two wins in 2024 but has been in the handicapper's grip since; not a bad run at Fairyhouse latest (1m2f, good) but still beaten 8l and didn't look to be crying out for this longer trip; down in grade but others appeal more.

15/2

5th

10

(4)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Proleek Prince

9st 6lb

J: Aleesha McArdle

T: M M Rice

Useful form in 2024, winning over a mile at Punchestown and Dundalk; failed to prosper last year and lots to find on two efforts this term; tries this longer trip again.

16/1

8th

10

(9)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Proleek Prince

9st 9lb

J: Aleesha McArdle

T: M M Rice

Useful form in 2024, winning over this trip at Punchestown and Dundalk; failed to prosper last year; not a bad 7f run here on seasonal debut and may improve over the extra furlong.

20/1

21th
11 (29)
Fleetfoot

12/1

Form: 7/022- D

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Lost out by a nose in a handicap over 1m2f at this venue last October, having previously finished second to Kortez Bay over 1m1f at Tipperary; remote fifth in a maiden hurdle at Fairyhouse in January; could go well.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(11)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Fleetfoot

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J S Bolger

Progressive handicapper this year, winning premier handicap over C&D in June and won at Gowran last month over same trip; well-backed but didn't seem to stay (keen) in 1m6f Ebor on latest when cheekpieces tried (now left off); upped in grade here and needs to improve.

25/1

14th

21

(15)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Fleetfoot

9st 1lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

Unraced on firmer than good; narrow win at the Curragh in June and he's continued the good work with his never-nearer fourth of 18 at the Galway festival and a more decisive win at Gowran Park ten days ago; they were all over about 1m4f (unraced beyond that on Flat) but 1m6f makes appeal and first-time cheekpieces might sharpen him up, including in the early stages; better is needed under his penalty but he's one to consider.

33/1

1st

2

(3)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 100y

19:05 Gowran Park

Fleetfoot

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Had been jumping before returning to the Flat with a narrow 1m4f win at the Curragh in June; gave a solid display off revised mark when fourth of 18 over the same trip in a valuable Galway festival event.

7/2

20/1

Form: 00517- D

Last run: 133 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Useful seven-time Flat winner (six in France); scoring off mark of 87 over this trip at Leopardstown last October; seventh of 17 behind today's rival Rhythm King over C&D on final start; ran three times over hurdles subsequently, failing to build on a promising first run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

13

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Titanium

11st 4lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Eight-time Flat winner (all turf wins on soft or worse); small signs of promise five hurdle runs; took third in a Musselburgh maiden hurdle in November (2m, good to soft) but last of 16 on handicap debut at Naas (2m, soft to heavy) when last seen in this sphere; recent Flat runs have been middling.

13/1

10th

17

(20)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Titanium

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf (including a premier handicap here over 1m in November off 10lb lower); sixth in Irish Lincoln on return when 1lb wrong; race possibly came too soon when below that level over same C&D six days ago.

20/1

5th

5

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Titanium

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf (including a premier handicap over C&D off 8lb lower) ran a respectable race when sixth of 25 in the Irish Lincoln 13 days ago when 1lb wrong, beaten 8.5l; handles soft ground and these are calmer waters; in the mix.

11/1

12/1

Form: /330-4 D BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Three wins from four starts at Dundalk; not beaten far in fourth when losing his unbeaten AW record last month; 0-12 on turf but has run some good races in defeat; should be better for the Dundalk outing, his first since last June.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cheers Again

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Has a record of 3-5 at this track and ran well enough over 1m2.5f in a premier handicap last time; probably didn't get home over that trip after a wide passage and can do better today.

10/1

10

(8)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Cheers Again

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Paul W Flynn

Three course wins over 1m; best run this term when third at Leopardstown last time over 1m1f; this trip is a query but can be involved if staying.

12/1

Form: 11238- D

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Reeled off a hat-trick last summer and better again in defeat in a conditions event at Galway in September; 2l behind Orandi when third at Listowel; later struggled in testing ground in a Leopardstown event in which Orandi was second.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13

(13)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:40 Galway

Monasterboice

8st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Noel Meade

Reeled off a hat-trick last summer at around 1m and better again when second in C&D conditions event in September; two poor runs this term however so hard to be confident in and wants easier ground.

20/1

25th
26 (17)
Rhythm King

10/1

Form: 00011- CD

Last run: 133 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Completely out of form in three runs early last season; won at Galway in October on first run since May, taking advantage of reduced mark; defied a 10lb rise when winning over C&D at the end of the week; good chance if revival is sustained.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Rhythm King

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Mudlark won at this meeting last year (7f) and later added Curragh win at today's trip; standout run this year when C&D third last month, though wasn't beaten far at Listowel.

12/1

9

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Rhythm King

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Mudlark won at this meeting last year (7f) and later added Curragh win at today's trip; standout run this year when C&D third last month, though wasn't beaten far at Listowel.

12/1

5

(10)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

16:00 Leopardstown

Rhythm King

9st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Mudlark has been in and out this season; his last run at Tipperary was definitely an out when getting his ground but finishing 18l behind the winner; his run prior at Listowel was decent when a close fifth (8.5f, heavy); serious stamina concerns at this trip.

25/1

Form: 30416-

Last run: 147 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Useful form for Alan McIntyre in valuable handicaps last season, highlighted by 1m4f Listowel win; also fourth in a 1m2f premier handicap at this venue (Indigo Five second); trip may be inadequate; has changed stable.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(1)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 15y

16:20 Listowel

Soaring Monarch

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: James M Barrett

Last year's winner has dropped to 4lb below that winning mark following some poor runs in the interim; but has also run with credit, including when keeping on for a 4.25l fourth at Galway on his penultimate run; not ruled out back to the scene of his victory.

10/1

6th

4

(2)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 100y

19:05 Gowran Park

Soaring Monarch

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: James M Barrett

Five-time winner; shaped quite well at the Curragh three runs back (1m2f); badly hampered at the same venue in race won by Fleetfoot; stayed on from off the pace in Galway event in which Fleetfoot was fourth; may get closer.

12/1

13

(18)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Soaring Monarch

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: James M Barrett

Exposed five-time winner who was quite eyecatching at the Curragh two runs back (1m2f) and met with further trouble in Fleetfoot's race back there a month ago; has a tricky draw to contend with.

14/1

Form: 4-7336 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Lost form for Kevin Ryan; restored to something like his best on AW since joining this yard; faces tough task in this grade.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Catch The Paddy

11st 12lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won over 1m at Dundalk in December but seems to have lost his way in his last few starts; needs first-time tongue-tie to work the oracle.

16/1

9th

5

(9)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Catch The Paddy

8st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Mainly campaigned on AW since joining yard, winning on debut here over 1m in December; mixed form since, well held on return from a short break on latest turf run.

8/1

10th

7

(11)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 60y

16:50 Leopardstown

Catch The Paddy

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick J McKenna

Mainly campaigned on AW since joining yard, winning on debut in December but not since, tame effort on turf at Musselburgh latest; opposable.

14/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €222.40
Straight Forecast €159.01
Tricast €4438.47
Trifecta €3430.30

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Cheers Again

SPOTLIGHT:

Gleneagle Bay

TOPSPEED:

Earls

POSTDATA:

Cheers Again

The Irish Sun:

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