April 26 / 17.00 Navan

17.00

Yielding

Arkle Bar Handicap

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 1m 2f 20y
  • 19 runners
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Arkle Bar Handicap

Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.10
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 59314-

Last run: 187 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Killarney winner last autumn in very testing conditions; this going should be fine for her, though any rain would probably help.
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2nd

5

(3)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:00 Roscommon

Abbey Actress

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J P Murtagh

Off the mark for this yard in 1m1f Leopardstown handicap (soft) 19 days ago; all three of her wins have come in handicaps on soft/heavy and she was well held on her only previous try at this level at Gowran in May; cheekpieces go on; Shaool looks yard's best hope.

20/1

1st

6

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Abbey Actress

9st 9lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Solid form in handicaps for John O'Donoghue; good efforts in handicaps at the Curragh (1m, soft to heavy) and at this course (1m2f, yielding to soft; had Couer d'Or behind) on first two runs for this stable; outclassed in Listed grade at Gowran but a big player if the ground deteriorates.

3/1

6th

2

(5)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 100y

18:38 Gowran Park

Abbey Actress

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J P Murtagh

Solid form in handicaps for John O'Donoghue; solid efforts in handicaps at the Curragh (1m, sft-hvy) and Leopardstown (1m2f, yld-sft) on first two runs for this stable; up against it on the figures here but if there's heavy rain she could sneak into the money.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 443525 CD BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Unplaced favourite at Dundalk recently; better judged on her previous Bellewstown second and the fact that her sole turf win was gained over C&D last summer.
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3rd

3

(10)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Doctor Grace

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five career wins include two over C&D in 2023; also has finished second here on three occasions since last December; has lost form on turf since 1m4f win at Roscommon in May.

8/1

12th

4

(3)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:30 Down Royal

Doctor Grace

9st 13lb

J: Cillian Rowan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five career wins include over 1m5f here last summer and over 1m4f at Roscommon in May; well below best of late, so needs to bounce back.

16/1

6/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 07011-

Last run: 136 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Arrives bidding for a hat-trick after back-to-back wins over Dundalk's extended 1m2f late last year; may improve on previous turf form, and definitely needs to, since his best placing was when seventh of 16 over C&D.
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9th

5

(8)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:20 Killarney

The Real Screamer

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Paul W Flynn

Five-time handicap winner, three on AW; latest win at Leopardstown (1m4f, good) off 7lb lower in May followed up with good run at the Curragh; always behind at Galway last time and tries new trip.

12/1

16th

6

(1)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

The Real Screamer

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

3-3 on the AW but effective on turf and won easily on return from a 107 day break at Leopardstown in May (1m4f, good) off 8lb lower; had excuse when third of 13 (1.75l behind This Songisforyou) off revised mark at the Curragh latest (fly leapt from stalls); well-drawn here and in the mix once he behaves himself at the start.

14/1

3rd

5

(11)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

The Real Screamer

9st 6lb

J: James Ryan

T: Paul W Flynn

Three-time AW winner added a second turf win in decisive fashion on return from 107 days off on first try over 1m4f (good) at Leopardstown last month; ridden by 7lb claimer that day so effectively 15lb higher here; will need a big career best to follow up, but unexposed at this distance and can't be discounted.

9/2

16/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 700-99 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back 2m handicap hurdles at Naas in February; below his best (over longer trips) in two runs since reverting to the Flat.
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5th

11

(8)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Duke Of Leggagh

9st 5lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Dual purpose sort has six wins to his name; last win on the level came in this race last year off 8lb higher; has been poor this year but is well-handicapped if back to form.

25/1

11th

13

(8)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

14:40 Punchestown

Duke Of Leggagh

9st 1lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Michael Mulvany

Won twice last season; no sign of his best in three outings this term; tailed off at Roscommon four weeks ago; has prospered on heavy ground in the past.

25/1

Form: 31361- D

Last run: 186 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won three times for this rider last season; handled an ease when scoring over this trip on her final start, beating today's rival Gotta Catech'em All, respected.
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9th

9

5th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:05 Fairyhouse

Barrogstown Girl

11st 1lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Made a promising handicap hurdle debut at Kilbeggan in July, chasing clear leader throughout without landing a blow in a 16-runner 2m3f contest (good); Wexford run a fortnight later looked too bad to be true; had dropped out of contention when falling at the last at the same venue last time; questions to answer.

8/1

6

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

16:15 Wexford

Barrogstown Girl

11st 2lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Very promising handicap hurdle debut last month at Kilbeggan, chasing clear leader throughout without landing a blow in 16-runner 2m3f contest (good); run here a fortnight later (2m4f) too bad to be true; takes a drop in trip and remains of interest.

7/1

20/1

Form: 55100-

Last run: 222 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Wins have come on AW, Laytown and on quick ground on turf, going here may be too slow; disappointing at Laytown on final start before joining this yard.
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12th

12

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

15:44 Navan

Cordouan

8st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P Sweeney

Over two years without a win and has been unable to capitalise on a much reduced mark of late; of limited appeal (1lb wrong).

16/1

10/1

Form: 2420-6

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Maiden put in a bright display over 1m at the Curragh; trainer has his team in good shape and this longer trip and the addition of a tongue-tie; good each-claims.
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6th

7

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Gotta Catchem All

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Back-to-back 6f wins on good (including here) in July but handles an ease; 1l behind Amiata over 6f here on penultimate and 5lb better off now; was on the wrong side of the track over C&D three days ago so that run can be marked up; this is a stronger race, however, and 2lb wrong but has a place shout.

10/1

8th
5 (16)
Bringsty

6/1

Form: 0/7-51

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Showed the benefit of a Dundalk win when scoring at Gowran, his first success since May 2023 and fifth in all; has to deal with 8lb rise, same 7lb claimer rides.
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6

10th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 65y

15:23 Downpatrick

Bringsty

11st 2lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Noel C Kelly

One of three for yard; Flat winner (two on soft-heavy) is 0-8 over timber but he ran better on yielding ground at Killarney last time when a warm order but relegated to third place late on (no chance with winner); can build on that effort.

4/1

6th

7

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Bringsty

11st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: Noel C Kelly

Five Flat wins, most recently at Gowran in April; struggled in maiden hurdles last year; ordinary handicap debut run at Perth and very disappointing when joint favourite at Kilbeggan a month ago; reported to have suffered minor skin scrapes.

6/1

9th
22 (9)
Harseva

12/1

Form: 7399-6

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Ran well when third of 17 over C&D last September; another fair C&D effort when sixth of 13 on stable debut, not far off fourth-placed Oui Si Oui.
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8

(8)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

16:55 Navan

Harseva

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick Magee

Off the mark at the 14th attempt over C&D last month off 7lb lower; didn't count back on AW 13 days later but don't rule out.

9/1

11

(10)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Harseva

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick Magee

Off the mark at the 14th attempt with a 1m2f success at Navan earlier this month; needs to prove she's at least as effective on AW now operating from 7lb higher.

7/2

24

(7)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 10y

17:00 Navan

Harseva

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick Magee

Nothing of much note in her form since third over C&D 12 months ago; that run suggests she should not be completely ruled out; first reserve.

25/1

Form: 859-0

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Nothing in her maiden form suggests a strong chance in her first handicap.
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11th

2

(18)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

15:57 Curragh

Miss Australie

9st 13lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has been in mostly good form this year, winning at Roscommon (1m4f) and Navan (1m6f); probably better again when second at Bellewstown in August, despite a slow start; has a bit to find with Glittering Gem and Granville Street on last week's Thurles run.

12/1

2nd

5

(9)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Miss Australie

9st 10lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has been in mostly good form this year, winning at Roscommon in May and Navan in August; hasn't helped her cause with slow starts the last twice and can go closer if breaking better.

9/1

4th

12

(11)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 6f 55y

17:12 Listowel

Miss Australie

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Went up 7lb for winning so well at Navan (1m6f, good) and started slowly when a closing third at Down Royal (1m5f); same mark today but without the 5lb claimer who was aboard for those last two races; still respected.

10/1

Form: 6770-0 D

Last run: 71 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
All five wins in Britain came on the AW at up to 1m2f; not at his best yet for this stable; 50-1 when last of 14 at Dundalk in February.
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13th

17

(7)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Goldsmith

8st 13lb

T: H D McGuigan

Third reserve; five AW wins when trained in Britain; mostly below form for this yard.

12th

8

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Goldsmith

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: H D McGuigan

Five AW wins when trained in Britain; mostly below form on turf recently for this yard, though was second at Naas over 1m; can do better back on AW.

33/1

2

(8)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:13 Bellewstown

Goldsmith

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: H D McGuigan

All five wins in Britain came on AW at 1m-1m2f; 0-14 on turf but was second in a big field at Naas in July so has it in him to go well; hood removed.

10/1

16/1

Form: 0079-0 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner is suited by soft ground; should be better for Leopardstown run and was not beaten far; has to reverse form with fifth-placed Zipster.
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6

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

17:20 Bellewstown

Dont Do Dramas

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Struggled for form in five runs so far this season and beaten 21l at Gowran latest; step back up in trip may help but hard to fancy.

20/1

3

(13)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Gowran Park

Dont Do Dramas

9st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Three wins including over 7f here as a 2yo; hasn't been at his best in four starts this year but has dropped to an attractive mark if returning to form.

14/1

Form: 0002-1 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Left her handicap debut behind at Killarney when signing off last season with a narrow defeat at the Curragh; maintained progress with Gowran win on return; 11lb higher now, same 5lb claimer aboard.
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2nd

10

(7)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 3f 150y

16:42 Leopardstown

Thatwilldoso

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Hard to fault in her last four races (1m2f/1m4f) and beat all bar a sharp improver last time at Doncaster (good; fine on yielding); mark is edging north but has to be considered.

14/1

2nd

5

(8)

11th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 2

15:35 Doncaster

Thatwilldoso

9st 0lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Made up plenty of ground to lead close home at Galway festival (1m4f, yielding; same race she won the year before) on penultimate start but was herself pipped by a fast finisher; won starts either side, latest by a head off the same mark at Sligo (10.5f) four days later; this is a very different track but she has to be considered with her mark virtually unchanged.

18/1

1st

5

(1)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 100y

18:00 Sligo

Thatwilldoso

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Won narrowly at Roscommon in June and went very close to repeating last year's success in a 1m4f Galway handicap; due to go up 3lb for finishing a neck second; holds an obvious chance, providing this does not come too soon; last year's second in this event came after the same four-day interval.

9/4

10/1

Form: /6-571

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Dundalk winner last time on her 23rd outing (including five over hurdles); could go well again having made the breakthrough.
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1

(3)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 100y

20:05 Gowran Park

Flier

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Gained a first win on turf over this C&D 18 days ago with a career best, rallying well under pressure and a 4lb rise looks workable; much better draw this time and has to be high on the shortlist.

4/1

1st

5

(15)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

16:33 Gowran Park

Flier

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Belatedly opened her account on the AW (1m2f) in March off 52; pick of three turf runs since when close second at Leopardstown last month (1m1f, good), didn't count in similar event last time; bad draw but still respected.

8/1

10th

4

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Flier

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Belatedly opened her account on the AW in March off 52; bounced back from a poor run on soft ground at Navan when a close second at Leopardstown last month (1m1f, good); stayed on well to pull clear with the winner that day; raised 4lb but is a contender.

11/2

Form: 53340-

Last run: 317 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Placed over 1m4f on AW in Kempton maiden and Wolverhampton novice; ran poorly at Newbury on only turf start; has been gelded; worth a precautionary look in the market.
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11th

1

(12)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

North Winterfell

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: C Byrnes

Soundly beaten over hurdles on his last three starts; best British Flat form was at 1m4f; questions to answer dropped to 7f.

14/1

5th

6

19th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 165y

14:11 Downpatrick

North Winterfell

11st 2lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Rated 69 on the Flat; built on a middling hurdles debut at Listowel to finish an 8l fourth of seven at Down Royal when running too keenly and fading late on (2m4f, good to firm); return to this distance may suit and not totally ruled out.

10/1

Form: 74069-

Last run: 322 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won three times over 1m in 2023 for his previous trainer; unplaced in light 2024 campaign; plenty to prove as a result, though one of his two C&D runs was respectable.
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14th

5

(4)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Fleetfootsoldier

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Four wins here, three of them over this trip, and may step up on recent turf efforts which were probably with a view to getting him fit for AW action.

20/1

13th

12

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Fleetfootsoldier

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Record of 1-13 on turf (4-18 on AW); looked in need of the run on stable debut at Listowel 18 days ago; others preferred.

33/1

9th

1

(12)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Fleetfootsoldier

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: R P Burns

1-12 on turf (4-18 on AW); makes stable debut following moderate run in a Dundalk claimer in February; others preferred.

13/1

17th
21 (8)
Picpoul

33/1

Form: 027-08

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been on AW and not at her best when last seen on turf.
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16

(2)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 110y

16:35 Naas

Picpoul

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: M M Rice

Tough task at the weights in a claimer last time and was third in a handicap at Gowran (extended 1m1f) the run before; rarely wins, though.

25/1

2

(1)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 129y

16:50 Sligo

Picpoul

10st 2lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: M M Rice

Record of 3-40 but has a mark of only 43 and can be opposed at these weights.

100/1

18th
17 (19)
Barretstown

16/1

Form: 5214-7 D

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
3-27 on AW; modest strike rate on turf (1-27) makes it hard to be confident; sole turf win came at the main expense of Doctor Grace at Cork last May.
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3rd

15

(3)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Barretstown

10st 2lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Conor O’Dwyer

First reserve; multiple C&D winner bounced back to form when a 2.25l fourth here on latest; that came off a mark of 40 though and he's up against it at these weights.

8th

10

(13)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Laytown

Barretstown

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Four of five wins have come at Dundalk, the last three at 10.5f; has beaten just one rival home in last three starts, so leap of faith required to fancy him here.

28/1

14th

9

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Barretstown

9st 6lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Conor O’Dwyer

4-24 on AW including three wins over C&D; is 4lb lower than when scoring here in September but his form in 2026 has been underwhelming so needs to get back on track.

20/1

14/1

Form: 10848-

Last run: 194 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Soft-ground winner at the Galway festival; below that form on final four 2024 starts; return to form is not of the question on this going.
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19th

8

(4)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 20y

17:00 Navan

Victors Choice

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

prominent

14/1

19th

8

(4)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 20y

17:00 Navan

Victors Choice

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

prominent

14/1

8th

7

(4)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

14:05 Roscommon

Victors Choice

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

Soft-ground winner at the Galway festival; below that form since, soundly beaten fourth of nine on latest; should at least have conditions in her favour.

8/1

Non-runners

Seti, Yes Oui Si, Zipster

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €110.00
Straight Forecast €104.49
Tricast €1235.07
Trifecta €838.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Doctor Grace

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Miss Australie

SPOTLIGHT:

Gotta Catch'em All

The Irish Sun:

Doctor Grace