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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11th

1

(14)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 194y

19:10 Naas

Doctor Grace

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

The latest of her five wins came over 1m4f at Roscommon in May; unseated early next time and 1m1.5f looked too short last time at Gowran; has to rebound.

12/1

11th

4

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Doctor Grace

10st 0lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Notched third turf win at Roscommon (1m4f, gd) two starts ago, beating Makaiah by 2.25l; stumbled and unseated early lto at Fairyhouse; needs more from career-high mark.

12/1

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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16th

2

(12)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Duke Of Leggagh

10st 2lb

J: Hannah Rafferty

T: Michael Mulvany

Won twice on the Flat last year including over C&D off 5lb lower; two runs this term not his best and may need some more help from the handicapper; won't mind if there's rain.

20/1

16th

12

(23)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Duke Of Leggagh

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Dangerous when gets his favoured soft conditions, as when bolting up at Bellewstown in October; recent Ballinrobe comeback run should have brought him on but won't get his preferred ground here and terrible draw to overcome.

16/1

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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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

10th

6

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 55y

19:01 Wexford

Barrogstown Girl

11st 3lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Three-time Flat winner and improving over hurdles. culminating in a decent second in a 2m3f Kilbeggan contest two weeks ago; trip is suitable and unlikely to be too far away.

5/1

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

11th

11

(8)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Cordouan

8st 11lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: P Sweeney

Just one placed effort from eight starts last season; tailed off at the Curragh on his return and down the field at Roscommon two months ago; not a big price on the second occasion, so perhaps capable of better.

20/1

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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5th

5

(2)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:38 Navan

Gotta Catchem All

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Revelation since dropping back to this trip with the addition of blinkers, and being ridden forward, with wins both here and at Naas, only worn down late at latter venue also; dropped out tamely at the Curragh before a much livelier display here last week, third in a 6f event after making much of the running.

8/1

3rd

6

(11)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Gotta Catchem All

9st 6lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Revelation since dropping back to this trip with the addition of blinkers, and being ridden forward, with wins both here and at Naas, only worn down late at latter venue also; dropped out tamely at the Curragh on Saturday (3lb wrong) however so needs to bounce back; drops in class.

7/1

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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1st

3

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Miss Australie

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Sole success came off 2lb lower at Roscommon (1m4f, yld-sft) in May; well held since and would probably prefer some cut in the ground.

14/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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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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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

2nd

8

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Thatwilldoso

9st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Four-time winner landed this race last season off 72; was running off that mark when winning at Roscommon on latest (10.5f, good); 6lb rise makes things tougher but she's got a nice low draw, ground is fine and should be in the mix again.

9/2

1st

10

(5)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

19:30 Roscommon

Thatwilldoso

9st 6lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Won three handicaps last season (one of them over C&D) and went up aggregate 18lb in the process; yet to hit form in three runs this term; now back on her last winning mark; worth considering.

11/2

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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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

14th

10

(16)

5th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 190y

19:44 Fairyhouse

Barretstown

9st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Conor O’Dwyer

Four wins on AW; sole success on the grass came at Cork (1m2f, yld) in May 2024 off 5lb higher; recent form on AW not great and well beaten in this last year; others make more appeal.

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