May 27 / 18.50 Tipperary

18.50

Good

It’s A Long Way To Being 50 Shane Anderson Maiden

  • Prize money: £5851.24
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 11 runners
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It’s A Long Way To Being 50 Shane Anderson Maiden

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

1st
12 (1)
Shoney

5/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 42

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Mehmas filly had issues at the start on debut at Dundalk (5f) in February and stepped forward from that at Sligo early this month, keen but staying on into second behind an all-the-way winner over 6f; not sure this drop in trip is ideal but this may not take too much winning.
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12th

11

(8)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:45 Cork

Shoney

8st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Maiden winner for Willie McCreery at Tipperary in May (5f, yld-sft); first two starts for current yard well below that level; mark sliding but hard to fancy on the back of those efforts.

25/1

4

(6)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

13:46 Naas

Shoney

9st 4lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Easy Tipperary maiden winner on yielding/soft in May and decent effort when third in h'cap at Down Royal last month but disappointed over C&D on stable debut 12 days ago; probably needs rain and up against it on these terms.

14/1

9

(8)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

18:10 Naas

Shoney

9st 3lb

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Won 5f Tipperary maiden on soft; not as good in two handicaps since on good; this easier ground is a help and is one to consider on debut for a new yard.

12/1

50/1

  • Place: £7.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sottass filly cost 20,000gns as a yearling; closely related to French 6f/6.5f winner Marly (inc 2yo/AW; RPR 96), half-sister to Qatar 8.5f winner Jabahat; dam unraced half-sister to Group-placed 6f/7f winner Omar Bradley; newcomer likely all the better for the experience.
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6

(14)

13th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 3y

Class 6

17:00 Yarmouth

Memphis Rose

9st 6lb

J: Hector Crouch

T: Michael Keady

Runner-up in sole start in Ireland (5f, soft) in May but she's not gone on from that and was tailed off on recent handicap debut at Ffos Las (1m2f, heavy); still early days but she needs a transformation back in trip.

25/1

8

(7)

28th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

13:55 Ffos Las

Memphis Rose

11st 1lb

J: Mr Henry Callan

T: Michael Keady

Unexposed filly who made the frame in all three qualifying runs, the last twice for current stable this summer (1m2f/1m); not obviously well treated for this handicap debut but may have potential.

16/1

6

(5)

11th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:20 Chelmsford (AW)

Memphis Rose

9st 0lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Michael Keady

Second of 11 on her Tipperary debut (5f, yielding to soft) in May and third of seven on her first start for this yard at Ripon (1m2f, good) last month; this trip may suit her better and she is closely related to a French AW winner, but improvement will be required.

8/1

13/2

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 9-8335

Last run: 33 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three AW runs over the winter and reappeared with good third in Cork maiden at this trip in April (good); C&D run since not as good, keen and didn't get home; advantage of experience over most of these and sure to be thereabouts if settling better.
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7

(17)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Viamonte

9st 8lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Placed in five maidens this year and also finished third in a C&D handicap in July; unplaced at the Curragh last time but has fair prospects of reaching the money.

12/1

4

(10)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Viamonte

9st 12lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Beaten nearly 7l when third in a 5f maiden last time but was competitive in his two previous handicaps (both over 5f) and there's a race in him off this mark; regularly partnered by Adam Browne-Souza.

5/1

3rd

3

(8)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

16:40 Tipperary

Viamonte

9st 11lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Should be winning races before too long and was only beaten a neck off 67 back in handicap company last month; hit the frame on a previous C&D outing but has a bit to find for win purposes.

5/1

Form: 46-

Last run: 238 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Solid debut effort at Navan a year ago (good) but five months later below that level at Cork; gelded over the winter and eligible for a mark after this.
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7

(10)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:12 Tipperary

This Aint Texas

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Unplaced in six starts but his best efforts have come at 5f; too keen over 6f last time and now tried with first-time hood and tongue-tie; not ruled out back at his preferred trip if the new headgear does the trick.

10/1

6th

3

(6)

13th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:40 Navan

This Aint Texas

10st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Lightly raced maiden caught the eye on recent handicap debut at Tipperary, staying on from well off the pace to finish fourth behind Skillman Ave under considerate enough handling; longer trip and stiffer finish should suit and no surprise if he pushed that rival close here.

9/2

1

(1)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:40 Tipperary

This Aint Texas

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: David Marnane

Lightly raced and unexposed 3yo entering handicap company; okay runs on both maiden albeit they don't justify current mark; may yet improve and this looks a weak race, even for the grade.

4/1

Form: 7

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to 1m2f AW 2yo winner Eagles Dare (RPR 68); dam unraced half-sister to Listed winners Malakeh (German 1m) and Smokey Storm (6f 2yo); attracted market support on Navan debut 10 days ago, speed for much of way before tiring when beaten 5.5l; some 3.5l to make up on Best Suggestion but faster 5f may suit so could be closer this time.
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7th

10

(6)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:59 Cork

Remarkable News

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: John James Feane

Two runs at 5f; attracted market support on Navan debut, showing speed for much of the way before tiring; beaten around 7l in fifth at Tipperary on second start, a short head behind This Ain't Texas and almost 7l in front of Mercury Power; blinkered for the first time.

11/2

OUR TIP

5/2

Form: 3

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-brother to winners Giselles Thunder (Listed-placed 5f 2yo; RPR 99) and Cacciante (Italian 6f-7.5f inc Listed 2yo; 97); dam unraced; plenty of debut promise at Navan 10 days ago, keeping on well although lost second late on; not certain this quicker 5f will suit but has to be respected in an ordinary maiden.
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11th

6

(7)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Navan

Best Suggestion

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: John C McConnell

Opened his account in a 6f claiming race at Dundalk on his eighth start for Andy Oliver; placed twice over C&D on good going; not sure to find soft ground ideal

10/1

1st

7

(5)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Best Suggestion

8st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Is 0-7; bang there in a 5f Navan maiden in July and only 2l away in a 7f handicap here last week (first-time blinkers now discarded); one of the better options.

5/2

6th

3

(10)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Best Suggestion

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Only narrowly denied on handicap debut off 1lb lower mark at Navan in July (5f) but no sort of race both starts since at same trip; upped in trip and blinkers added for AW debut.

12/1

16/1

Form: 9

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; dam 5f winner (RPR 95), half-sister to winners Between Hills (6f 2yo) and Cuppacoffee (5f-7.5f inc 2yo); plenty keen on Navan debut 10 days ago, not knocked about once chance had gone; lots to find with Best Suggestion; tried hooded now.
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6th

9

(12)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:59 Cork

Mercury Power

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Has finished behind Remarkable News twice; second-string for Desert Power's trainer.

20/1

7th

10

(6)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:50 Tipperary

Mercury Power

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Edward Lynam

Third foal; dam 5f winner (RPR 95), half-sister to winners Between Hills (6f 2yo) and Cuppacoffee (5f-7.5f inc 2yo); plenty keen on Navan debut 10 days ago, not knocked about once chance had gone; lots to find with Best Suggestion; tried hooded now.

16/1

7th

10

(6)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:50 Tipperary

Mercury Power

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Edward Lynam

Third foal; dam 5f winner (RPR 95), half-sister to winners Between Hills (6f 2yo) and Cuppacoffee (5f-7.5f inc 2yo); plenty keen on Navan debut 10 days ago, not knocked about once chance had gone; lots to find with Best Suggestion; tried hooded now.

16/1

Form: 76

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
No Nay Never colt cost 150,000gns as a foal and 200,000euros as a yearling; well held in sprint maidens last month at Cork and over C&D when keen in first-time blinkers; headgear left off here.
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8th

6

(3)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:50 Tipperary

Morally Sound

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

No Nay Never colt cost 150,000gns as a foal and 200,000euros as a yearling; well held in sprint maidens last month at Cork and over C&D when keen in first-time blinkers; headgear left off here.

14/1

8th

6

(3)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:50 Tipperary

Morally Sound

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

No Nay Never colt cost 150,000gns as a foal and 200,000euros as a yearling; well held in sprint maidens last month at Cork and over C&D when keen in first-time blinkers; headgear left off here.

14/1

6th

4

(4)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Tipperary

Morally Sound

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

took keen hold, held up in rear, no impression from 2f out

8/1

Form: 00-

Last run: 193 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two runs last autumn didn't offer a great deal; handicaps likely more his thing.
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18

(4)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Fort Star

8st 7lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Very weak form; no apparent chance from 9lb out of the handicap.

66/1

12/1

Form: 4

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Hello Youmzain colt finished a neck ahead of a below-form Viamonte on C&D debut last month, never getting to leaders when beaten nearly 9l; entitled to come on for that but bred to want further; blinkers now added.
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10th

5

(4)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:50 Tipperary

Hello Silas

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Diego Dias

Hello Youmzain colt finished a neck ahead of a below-form Viamonte on C&D debut last month, never getting to leaders when beaten nearly 9l; entitled to come on for that but bred to want further; blinkers now added.

12/1

10th

5

(4)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:50 Tipperary

Hello Silas

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Diego Dias

Hello Youmzain colt finished a neck ahead of a below-form Viamonte on C&D debut last month, never getting to leaders when beaten nearly 9l; entitled to come on for that but bred to want further; blinkers now added.

12/1

4th

3

(8)

24th Apr 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Tipperary

Hello Silas

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Diego Dias

held up in rear, some headway over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

10/1

50/1

Form: 0/00

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Nothing so far in three maiden runs over 7f/1m; big drop in trip here and blinkers tried.
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10th

4

(3)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:22 Bellewstown

Melody Bells

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Adrian Murray

Huge odds and well-beaten all four starts; blinkers made no difference at Tipperary latest (discarded); hard to fancy.

33/1

11th

2

(9)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:50 Tipperary

Melody Bells

9st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Murray

Nothing so far in three maiden runs over 7f/1m; big drop in trip here and blinkers tried.

50/1

11th

2

(9)

27th May 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:50 Tipperary

Melody Bells

9st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Murray

Nothing so far in three maiden runs over 7f/1m; big drop in trip here and blinkers tried.

50/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €69.10
Straight Forecast €67.62
Trifecta €1036.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Best Suggestion

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Shoney

POSTDATA:

Best Suggestion

The Irish Sun:

Shoney