May 05 / 16.45 Curragh

16.45

Good

PG Duffy & Sons Citroen Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £8776.86
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 25 runners
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PG Duffy & Sons Citroen Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 25 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.80
  • Place: £3.00

Form: 245576 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won at Dundalk early last year and runner-up twice there in January; turf record is patchy; others preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(19)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Free Solo

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Gained the sixth win of his career at Roscommon this time last year; 7lb lower now, but this season's form offers limited hope.

16/1

9th

6

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Free Solo

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Multiple winner; on a good mark but hasn't been all that threatening this year and others appeal more.

20/1

5th

11

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Free Solo

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Six-time winner, including here as 2yo; ran well here twice last summer (runner-up in this race); out of form this term before eyecatching sixth over C&D last week after a slow start, two places behind Loingseoir; each-way possibilities.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £3.60

Form: 521-63 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Suited by a sound surface on turf;, definite chance based on overall winter form at Dundalk; rider's considerable experience is an asset in a race like this.
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15th

10

(13)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Finsceal Annie

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Ciaran Murphy

One of two for yard; back-to-back wins at Leopardstown last summer over 7f on soft and good ground; yet to hit top form this term but is now 2lb below her last win and rider takes off another 3lb; ran poorly at this meeting last year.

16/1

8th

10

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:28 Leopardstown

Finsceal Annie

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Four-time winner (three on turf) including twice here last season over 7f on good and soft ground; is now just 1lb above the latest of those victories and 1m fine but needs to leave this term's poor form behind.

28/1

8th

4

(10)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Finsceal Annie

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won twice last season, both at this venue (7f, good to soft) including on this card; remains 5lb above her last win and her first two runs of the season offered little, but the yard had two winners at Roscommon on Monday so watch the betting.

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 0-8863 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Improved on his winter AW form when third over C&D last time; valuable 7lb claimed here, has to reverse form with runner-up Showhound.
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6

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

El Bello

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Raymond Hurley

Had the well-fancied Glady Eagle (making Irish debut then) back in third when winning at Tipperaryt in August; unplaced twice since then, including at this venue, behind a few of these rivals.

10/1

6

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

El Bello

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Raymond Hurley

Had the well-fancied Glady Eagle (making Irish debut then) back in third when winning at Tipperaryt in August; unplaced twice since then, including at this venue, behind a few of these rivals.

10/1

12

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:02 Curragh

El Bello

10st 12lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Raymond Hurley

Never competitive on the AW last time and runs Dundalk well, but won over Tipperary's 1m4f the run before; can cope with this 5lb higher mark, won't mind rain and his jockey has won the last two renewals of this.

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.60

Form: 600-08 C BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Eight wins, but none since 2023; has been out of form, but well at Navan supported on latest; hard to be confident about his prospects.
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5th

14

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Tawaazon

9st 0lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: John Andrew Kinsella

C&D winner sent off single figure odds on last two starts at Naas (both 5f, good) and ran respectably; is very well handicapped on best form and won't be inconvenienced by softer ground if the rain arrives; can't discount.

16/1

5th

5

(4)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Tawaazon

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Nine-time winner, five on turf; latest win came here over 6f in May 2025 off 8lb higher; good runs in defeat over C&D this term, the best when runner-up off 1lb higher in June; fourth here last time when 3.25l behind Dandy Land; don't rule him out.

10/1

4th

2

(8)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:17 Naas

Tawaazon

10st 0lb

J: Terry Casey

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Nine-time winner, five on turf; latest win came here over 6f in May 2025 off 7lb higher; second over C&D here in June, faded late into fifth when beaten favourite here last month; slowly away when ninth at Curragh; not out of it.

16/1

Form: 6443-0

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has been running over further since two early-season 7f runs last year; failed to stay at Cork last month; this should suit better but needs to find improvement to make the breakthrough.
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11th

7

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

16:35 Chepstow

Auburn Avenue

8st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Sole win in 19 starts came over 7f here (good to firm) last month; finished behind three of these over C&D (good to firm) last time and no obvious reason why the placings should be reversed.

16/1

5th

5

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 4

19:05 Chepstow

Auburn Avenue

9st 2lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: John & Rhys Flint

Third run for this yard when belatedly off the mark over 7f here 13 days ago; that was a Class 6 so likely to need more, though Millie Wonnacott's claim takes away 5lb of the 6lb rise.

15/2

1st

2

(2)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

18:26 Chepstow

Auburn Avenue

9st 6lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: John & Rhys Flint

Placed several times over further in Ireland, but twice out of the frame since returning for this yard last month and is now 0-17; little appeal.

20/1

Form: -81712 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Gained eighth AW win in a Dundalk claimer in March (7f) 1-20 on turf, the win coming in 2020 when trained by Clive Cox; recent Cork second was encouraging; each-way claims.
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Verdict Starting price

12th

13

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Notforalongtime

8st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

Prolific AW winner (9-32); off-putting 1-31 record on turf; placed this season at Cork and the Curragh; below best on three most recent starts.

10/1

8th

17

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:27 Limerick

Notforalongtime

9st 8lb

T: Laura Hourigan

Prolific AW winner (9-32); off-putting 1-30 record on turf but some good placings this season at Cork and the Curragh; finished only a head behind fourth-placed Friars Gate here last week; first reserve.

Form: -00850 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
Last of 12 at Bellewstown last month; 8lb out of the handicap; up against it; reserve.
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10

(10)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Blue Wood

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Kevin Michael Smith

One of two for the yard; both wins have been at 7f; cut out most of the running when third at Down Royal (7f) last month; doesn't look particularly well treated back on the AW, though.

9/1

16

(4)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

16:24 Down Royal

Blue Wood

8st 7lb

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Second reserve; is out of form and a tough task from 9lb out of the handicap.

Form: -56662

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden; Dundalk second a month ago provides encouragement in general but 6lb out of the handicap here; trainer has a better chance with Mullacash Buzz.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

7

(11)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:40 Laytown

Saxon Kingdom

10st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Thomas Dowling

1-27 on the Flat; gained his first success in a 1m Gowran handicap at the start of the season but has lost his way more recently and hard to recommend on the back of a poor run at the Curragh last month.

16/1

20

(16)

16th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Saxon Kingdom

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Thomas Dowling

Sole win from 29 starts came over this trip at Gowran Park in May; decent form on his last three Irish outings; moderate run at Catterick 11 days ago.

16/1

9

(11)

5th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

15:00 Catterick

Saxon Kingdom

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Thomas Dowling

Sole win from 28 starts came at Gowran Park (1m, good) in May; shaped as if still in good form on his last three outings, most recently at Leopardstown (7f, good) 19 days ago; stable 2-6 with runners in Britain.

8/1

Form: 97-152 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two wins from his 15 starts for Richard Fahey, landing 6f maiden at Ayr in 2023 and 7f handicap at Newcastle in January; started brightly for Danny Murphy with C&D second last month, clear of El Bello; leading contender.
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11th

3

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Showhound

10st 0lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Daniel James Murphy

Two wins in Britain came on a sound surface; regressive since starting his Irish career promisingly with a second placing at the Curragh in the spring; hard to fancy having finished in rear when partnered by Colin Keane last time.

16/1

11th

3

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Showhound

10st 0lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Daniel James Murphy

Two wins in Britain came on a sound surface; regressive since starting his Irish career promisingly with a second placing at the Curragh in the spring; hard to fancy having finished in rear when partnered by Colin Keane last time.

16/1

11

(18)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Showhound

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

Two wins in Britain came on a sound surface but has bits and pieces of form on soft; good start for new connections when second here in April but disappointing since; better for recent comeback run here but needs to be; Keane booked now.

10/1

Form: 26-020 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on the beach at Laytown last year; took a step in the right direction when runner-up in a claimer at Dundalk in March; towards the rear at Leopardstown; turf form is relatively weak.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(16)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Roman Harry

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: S M Duffy

Won a 7f claimer here in December; ran well in C&D handicap on last visit to this venue in April and 1lb lower now; modest turf runs last twice and drawn wide on return to the AW.

12/1

8th

4

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

Roman Harry

9st 8lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: S M Duffy

Laytown winner in 2024 and won a 7f claimer at Dundalk last December; some fair runs in 7f/1m Dundalk handicaps in the spring; 0-28 record on turf is a significant negative.

14/1

20/1

Form: 84-090

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
His 1-23 record on turf is a concern; several good runs last year, including over 5f at this track; slowly away when strong in the betting over 1m at Bellewstown early last month; down the field over 6f here a week later.
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8th

11

(8)

2nd Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:20 Hamilton

Mount Ruapehu

9st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

In fine form in the spring, winning three 6f handicaps at Southwell before finishing second over 5f here off a 9lb higher mark; his form has gone the wrong way since, including when backed into favouritism at Newcastle 13 days ago; not solid.

12/1

8th

7

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:54 Newcastle (AW)

Mount Ruapehu

9st 6lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Won three sprint handicaps at Southwell in the spring; form has dipped more recently but he has slipped in the weights and Jack Nicholls takes off a handy 5lb; market instructive.

12/1

8th

11

(7)

1st Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

20:00 Hamilton

Mount Ruapehu

8st 7lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Iain Jardine

1lb below his last winning mark, but is another who would have made more appeal on the AW (5-10) than turf (1-40).

12/1

16/1

Form: 102-89 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Winner of 11 races for Ado McGuinness over 7f/1m; claimed in December and first run for new yard when down the field in another AW claimer last month; mid-division over a longer trip at Gowran last month.
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3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

3

(19)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

In good form for Ado McGuinness towards the end of last year but hasn't kicked on for his new connections.

25/1

12th

17

(12)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Skontonovski

9st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield

16/1

Form: 82-176 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won an ordinary Dundalk maiden for this rider three starts ago; not without a chance but needs to step up from Bellewstown sixth.
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3

(17)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 33y

17:20 Leopardstown

Prince Of Eyeries

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: James M Barrett

Won an ordinary 7f maiden at Dundalk in January; struggled in couple of turf handicaps of late before coming good in Gowran claimer (7f, good) last month; needs to find extra back in a handicap.

10/1

1st

5

(1)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Prince Of Eyeries

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

Won an ordinary Dundalk maiden four starts ago; mid-field on her last two turf outings; needs to find extra.

10/1

Form: 773875

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come on soft on turf; ran well enough when fifth of 13 over C&D on latest; trainer may have a better chance with El Bello.
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15th

5

(14)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:25 Roscommon

Superior Force

9st 13lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

in rear

10/1

5

(14)

12th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 111y

16:25 Roscommon

Superior Force

9st 13lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

in rear

10/1

Form: 30760- D

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
7f Down Royal winner last May; big hike stalled her progression; back on a fair mark now; blinkers added to tongue-tie; lacks a recent run.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

17:42 Clonmel

Cornahilt Soldier

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Wide margin winner at Down Royal last year off 62 (7f, good); some okay runs following that but well beaten in last four starts and needs to return to her best.

18/1

11th

3

(4)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

16:45 Roscommon

Cornahilt Soldier

10st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Wide margin winner at Down Royal last year and some decent runs in defeat since; however, well beaten last three starts and needs a return to best after a break.

14/1

14

(10)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:58 Down Royal

Cornahilt Soldier

9st 5lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Won the 3yo handicap on this card last year off 62; 1lb lower now and should strip fitter for her comeback run at the Curragh when sporting blinkers (removed); draw not perfect but dangerous to dismiss (course form figures at 7f read 221); considered.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0071-5 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 18th attempt with a 7f Dundalk maiden win last December; not beaten far at Leopardstown on his return to turf.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16th

2

(9)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

The Bear Trap

10st 3lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: John Geoghegan

midfield

12/1

2

(9)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

The Bear Trap

10st 3lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: John Geoghegan

Off the mark at the 18th attempt with a 7f Dundalk maiden win last December; not beaten far at Leopardstown on his return to turf.

12/1

5th

5

(3)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 14y

16:18 Leopardstown

The Bear Trap

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: John Geoghegan

midfield

16/1

Form: 20-596

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Best run last year was over 5f; ran respectably in first-time blinkers on handicap debut at Leopardstown; more required to make an impact here.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

8

(9)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Red Hugh ODonnell

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Gillian Scott

Gained second career win off 5lb lower at Killarney in July (1m, good); has come up short twice since and has a bit to prove off his current mark.

16/1

8th

13

(10)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Red Hugh ODonnell

9st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Gillian Scott

Both wins have come over 1m at Killarney; won a maiden there last summer (yielding to soft) and returned there a year later to record a first handicap success (good); finished 1 3/4l behind Zaraahmando when fourth at Gowran last Saturday.

12/1

4th

4

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Red Hugh ODonnell

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Gillian Scott

Both wins have come over 1m at Killarney; won his maiden there last summer (yielding to soft) and returned there a year later to record a first handicap success (good) off 68 last time; not certain to back it up all the same.

6/1

Form: 128328 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come on AW over 6f/7f; consistent and progressive during the winter at Dundalk; found 5f inadequate here last month.
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1st

1

(22)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Clonmacash

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two AW wins this year during a busy campaign; sole turf win came here over 5f a year ago but below best in recent starts and remains 8lb above that last success.

25/1

5th

8

(8)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:47 Naas

Clonmacash

9st 4lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Adrian McGuinness

Wins in his turn, albeit five of his six victories have been on AW; below par at Ayr last time, but solid runs in 6f turf handicaps earlier in the summer; this is start number 16 of the year.

11/1

7th

6

(1)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ayr

Clonmacash

8st 12lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Adrian McGuinness

The bulk of his winning has been done on AW but he did win a 5f handicap at the Curragh last August; recent efforts need bettering but he would seem likely to give his running.

5/1

19th
16 (7)
Sakakawea

14/1

Form: 910-36 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Good 6f run in testing conditions at Naas before unplaced run over 6f here; trip may suit and rider provides good value for the 7lb she claims here.
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2nd

11

(10)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sakakawea

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: T M Walsh

Sligo 5.5f maiden winner in 2024; has adapted well to this surface with creditable efforts in four starts; took a 2l third over C&D last time (nose behind Comfort Line); runs off the same mark and Keane rides again.

8/1

3rd

10

(12)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Sakakawea

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: T M Walsh

Sligo sprint maiden win came on soft; has adapted well to this surface but needs to raise her game on the evidence of three runs late last year.

10/1

4th

6

(2)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Sakakawea

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: T M Walsh

Sligo maiden win came on soft and creditable seasonal return at Naas in March on testing ground; well below best since; cheekpieces on now; trainer had a recent double over jumps.

10/1

10/1

Form: 25214- D

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip in Poland last year; hard to assess, stable's form is a positive, worth a market check.
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6th

13

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

16:32 Sligo

Haeret In Pectore

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: A J Martin

Won over 7f when trained in Poland; showed a glimmer at Dundalk in January (over this trip) but didn't back it up back there later that month and off since; 2lb wrong here.

16/1

Form: 67-687 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Better known for his AW exploits, below his best in that sphere so far in 2025; first-time cheekpieces, makes limited appeal.
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10th

6

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

17:00 Chepstow

Benavente

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Gary Brown

Seven-time AW winner (7f-1m4f) when trained in Ireland, latterly in a Dundalk claimer in March; has failed to make the frame in 13 starts on grass, though, hence his much lower turf mark; lots to prove for his new yard.

8/1

1st

8

(7)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Benavente

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five of six wins have come here at distances between 1m and 1m4f; well held last twice and takes a marked drop in trip and yard seemingly have a stronger contender in The Liffey.

9/1

Form: 23130- C

Last run: 183 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
In excellent form last season until ending on a low note; probably most effective at 1m, so best watched over this trip on seasonal debut.
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4th

2

(4)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Selective Power

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Thomas Coyle

Roscommon winner on soft a year ago off 59; hasn't won since although C&D fourth (Roderick second) in June was a good effort, coming from well back from a wide draw; ground to suit, should go well.

7/1

4th

2

(17)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:58 Gowran Park

Selective Power

10st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner who made a positive return to turf at Bellwstown (1m, soft) in April before finishing ninth at Limerick on yielding; bolted up on soft at Roscommon off 1lb lower last year so can be in the mix if rain comes.

14/1

14/1

Form: 44-292 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
2-18 on turf, more effective at Dundalk (4-22), twice second there this year; fair chance off lower turf mark having ended last season's campaign with a fourth placing at Fairyhouse.
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12th

16

(16)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Mullacash Buzz

8st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Dowling

On a long losing run but has run well from the front the last twice, most notably at Naas last time in a race he set up for closers; could be dangerous if allowed dictate but stall 16 is problematic.

9/1

3rd

18

(14)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Mullacash Buzz

8st 10lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Thomas Dowling

Losing run on turf stretches back to 2022; stronger record on AW but good effort at Bellewstown on latest.

8/1

33/1

Form: 224/

Last run: 948 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Second in two of his three starts in Britain in 2022; cheekpieces fitted; can only be watched after a prolonged absence.
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1

(10)

6th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:35 Fairyhouse

Topomania

10st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Garry Caldwell

Runner up in two of three starts in Britain in 2022; didn't show enough on stable debut after mammoth layoff in first-time blinkers which are now replaced by cheekpieces; watch.

25/1

7

(1)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Topomania

9st 12lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Garry Caldwell

Second in two of his three starts in Britain in 2022; cheekpieces fitted; can only be watched after a prolonged absence.

33/1

24th

7

(1)

5th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Topomania

9st 12lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Garry Caldwell

Second in two of his three starts in Britain in 2022; cheekpieces fitted; can only be watched after a prolonged absence.

33/1

25/1

Form: 05298-

Last run: 244 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Weak form on her final two starts last season; has shown her best form at Leopardstown where her record is 3-11; overall record is 4-29.
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14th

15

(5)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Smaoineamh Sile

9st 4lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Conor David Maxwell

Five-time winner; has been badly out of form since a second placing on AW last October; first time with this headgear combination.

25/1

9th

14

(10)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Smaoineamh Sile

8st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Conor David Maxwell

Five-time turf winner; out of sorts on AW last winter, unseated rider at start on reappearance at Bellewstown 13 days ago; jockey booking is the main positive.

20/1

14

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Smaoineamh Sile

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Conor David Maxwell

An 8yo mare with five wins from 45 starts; not in great form and another headgear switch.

25/1

Non-runners

Chica Power

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €178.00
Straight Forecast €111.68
Tricast €1840.82
Trifecta €849.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mullacash Buzz

SPOTLIGHT:

Showhound

The Irish Sun:

Mount Ruapehu

TOPSPEED:

Benavente

POSTDATA:

Mullacash Buzz