May 29 / 19.57 Fairyhouse

19.57

Good To Firm

House Restaurant Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 17 runners
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House Restaurant Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £44.40
  • Place: £7.00

Form: 0-1430

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on yard debut for Eamonn O'Connell in 1m Dundalk maiden in February; joined current yard after finishing third in claimer there in March; disappointed on first turf start in 11 months on stable debut but did have a poor draw; up in trip.
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14th

10

(11)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Cork

Solomon Coop

8st 12lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: M J Tynan

Scored at Fairyhouse (1m2f, yielding) in May off 66; handicapper took a dim view and raised him 13lb; has struggled off his revised mark in three starts since and assessor slow to relent; may be on a tough mark.

25/1

13th

4

(8)

21st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Solomon Coop

9st 12lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: M J Tynan

Twice out of the money since a 33-1 success for this rider at Fairyhouse in May; held by No More Porter on running at the Curragh 12 days ago.

25/1

6

(4)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Solomon Coop

9st 3lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: M J Tynan

AW winner in February and much improved on second start for current yard when 33-1 winner of 1m2f Fairyhouse handicap in May (yielding) under today's rider; well held by Imposing Supreme on Galway run.

14/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 844827 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won 5.5f maiden on soft at Sligo in August 2023 but 0-17 since; close second at Roscommon (7.5f, good) on penultimate; race probably came too soon when disappointing favourite there a week later; should stay this far.
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11th

4

(6)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Si Senior

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: M K Flannery

Nothing like her best form in ten races since a 1m2f Ballinrobe win last June; unappealing in a sprint handicap at this stage of her career, although she won a maiden at around 6f at two.

33/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 110-02 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back claimers early last season for Ger Lyons; first two runs this term for new yard on unsuitably soft ground; improved massively on good when second of 19 at Leopardstown (1m); forecast rain is cause for concern.
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4th

10

(4)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Alto Sax

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Peter Fahey

Two wins in claimers on turf in May 2024; out of form at Dundalk until winning an apprentice handicap there at the beginning of last month; broke slowly at Leopardstown but finished to good effect, beaten under 3l in a 23-runner field; definite chance.

11/2

5th

12

(19)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Alto Sax

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Peter Fahey

Two wins in claimers on turf in 2024; out of form at Dundalk until winning an apprentice handicap there 11 days ago; Nicola Burns was unable to claim on that occasion, and her valuable 5lb allowance is in play this time.

11/2

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 736984 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Encouraging run back on turf at Leopardstown in March but hasn't really built on that in three runs since, an okay fourth at Ballinrobe (1m5f) on latest from a good draw; can race prominently.
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14th

14

(4)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Migdam

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Edward Buckley

Four-time winner over shorter trips and only just denied over 2m at Thurles on final start last season; recent hurdle run should have put him straight and not one to rule out.

14/1

8th

6

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Migdam

11st 7lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Only had two runs over hurdles, last time winning a maiden on good ground at Tramore (first-time hood); good and bad on the Flat since then; lacks jumping experience for a race of this nature.

50/1

9/2

Form: 05-582 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner including a runaway victory in this race in 2021; gained first win in two years here (7f, good) in September off 68; just failed when beaten a nose at Limerick last month (1m, soft to heavy); should go well.
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4th

11

(2)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Loingseoir

8st 10lb

J: E E Ryan

T: M C Grassick

Durable veteran, 7-74, placed 13 times; recorded his most recent win last autumn; best form at the Curragh and Fairyhouse; makes a rare visit to Leopardstown, placed on both starts here; two mid-division runs this season; retains ability

12/1

6th
13 (20)
Forlio

22/1

Form: 62-600

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Won on testing ground at Limerick (11.5f) last year off current mark; some decent efforts in defeat after on faster ground; decent comeback run but two poor showings since; the jury is out.
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10th

6

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:41 Listowel

Forlio

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual Flat winner is rated 62 in that sphere; some okay runs on the level recently; much more needed to make immediate impact now over hurdles.

25/1

8th

12

(12)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

Forlio

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Paul W Flynn

Two-time winner; last won at Navan in October (1m2f, yielding) off 9lb lower; ran on well late for a 6.25l fifth at Navan latest; stamina to prove for this trip and may be on tough mark for now.

7/1

5th

22

(16)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Forlio

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Paul W Flynn

Won well over C&D last October but wasn't as good off higher marks after and needs more on return down 2lb; eyecatching jockey booking, though.

12/1

Form: 13-030

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Hit form with two wins last October on soft/heavy; encouraging run on much quicker ground at Bellewstown last month when third; tailed off at Leopardstown (1m) on latest; might not stay this far.
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8th

7

(13)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 24y

17:10 Leopardstown

Pandion Power

9st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Bagged back-to-back wins at Roscommon and Gowran in October last year on softer conditions; back to form at Gowran on heavy ground when reeled in late last time (1m, heavy); 4lb hike for last run seems harsh but cheekpieces on now and can go well.

9/1

2nd

1

(2)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:03 Gowran Park

Pandion Power

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Two wins last October including here over a bit further, beating Pink Socks; has been mostly well below that level this term but not dismissed off that same mark.

8/1

Form: 866-00 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come at this sort of trip but has shown very little for this yard; can't recommend at present.
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10th

12

7th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 130y

14:50 Galway

Mayo For Sam

10st 0lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: M Flannery

Two-time winner on good ground on the Flat is 0-4 over hurdles; no show on handicap debut at Roscommon in July and out of form on the level last twice; others preferred.

33/1

8th

14

(1)

19th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 46y

20:20 Roscommon

Mayo For Sam

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: M Flannery

Won twice last season; regressive this term; unappealing here from 8lb out of the handicap.

33/1

Form: 000-25

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Long losing run but emerged from 159-day absence with fine effort off much reduced mark at Bellewstown (1m), coming from off the pace to push Rockbury Lad all the way; okay fifth on testing at Limerick since; contender.
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6

(11)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 30y

16:55 Navan

Takeachancejimmy

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Twice a winner here over shorter but on a long losing run and hasn't convinced over this trip in the past.

20/1

8

(2)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:13 Bellewstown

Takeachancejimmy

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Went close over C&D in April off 6lb higher but not a lot to shout about in the meantime.

20/1

4

(1)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 135y

17:30 Ballinrobe

Takeachancejimmy

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Veteran; six-time turf winner went close in a 1m handicap at Bellewstown in April off 59; three moderate efforts since and now drops into claiming company but has C&D form figures of 211 so return to this venue could revive; interesting.

6/1

11/2

Form: 305-03

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Placed in Limerick maiden and fair fifth in Bellewstown handicap last year, both over 1m on decent ground; midfield on Curragh comeback (soft); good third of 17 behind well-backed winner at Gowran last month (9.5f, soft); chance dropped 3lb.
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6th

12

(2)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Breathe Again

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Now a 15-race maiden, absent since poor Curragh run in October; only second AW start and hard to have confidence in, despite reduced mark.

25/1

17

(16)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Breathe Again

9st 4lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

14-race maiden comes here on the back of a poor Bellewstown effort and doesn't appear a likely player.

25/1

8th

6

(8)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 110y

16:33 Bellewstown

Breathe Again

9st 6lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

13-race maiden; best form gives her an each-way chance but may again be vulnerable when it matters.

14/1

Form: 39-129

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Gowran handicap (9.5f, soft) winner for Kevin Coleman in 2023; next win from reduced mark at Dundalk (10.5f) in January; weakened on hurdles bow at Kilbeggan; forecast rain is a plus for stable in decent form; could go well.
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4

(13)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 110y

17:07 Gowran Park

Ranko Express

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Won at Dundalk in January and has largely struggled since returning to turf, cheekpieces tried latest now discarded.

12/1

1

(2)

13th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:00 Navan

Ranko Express

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

In decent form on the AW earlier this year; signs of a return to form when not beaten that far at Tipperary (9f, gd-fm) after a slow start; this longer trip a plus and cheekpieces go on; not out of this.

9/1

40/1

Form: 1123-8 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Three-time Flat winner in Germany; poor hurdles run here (2m) on Irish debut; weak in the betting and never a factor in 10.5f Roscommon handicap 10 days ago; handles any ground; others preferred.
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13

(11)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 6f 55y

17:25 Listowel

Nita

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Three-time winner in Germany (including on heavy) at 1m2f/1m3f; needs to improve based on form shown for current trainer this year.

28/1

9

(17)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:05 Galway

Nita

9st 8lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Dermot A McLoughlin

Three-time Flat winner in Germany (including on heavy) but good bit of improvement needed on what we've seen this year despite declining mark.

14/1

14/1

Form: 6280-3

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Eight-race maiden is 0-5 on turf; went close off 63 on handicap debut at Clonmel last September (9.5f, good); returned from break with third of 13 at Navan (1m2f, good); each-way contender if the ground doesn't soften.
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16th

6

(1)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Tipperary

Step To Somewhere

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Began the campaign well with a Navan handicap third over 1m2f; subsequent form much less appealing; beaten 20l in a maiden last time.

6/1

4

(5)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 70y

16:40 Limerick

Step To Somewhere

10st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Some decent handicap runs including over 1m2f on return at Navan; however, was beaten 21l at Fairyhouse since and needs to rebound in a major way to figure.

6/1

13th

12

(17)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

19:57 Fairyhouse

Step To Somewhere

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: D K Weld

Eight-race maiden is 0-5 on turf; went close off 63 on handicap debut at Clonmel last September (9.5f, good); returned from break with third of 13 at Navan (1m2f, good); each-way contender if the ground doesn't soften.

14/1

14/1

Form: 623415

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Good AW campaign over the winter transferred when winning at Bellewstown last month (1m, good), seeing off some of today's rivals; met trouble when fifth at Leopardstown 13 days ago; player back up in trip; first-time tongue-tie added to cheekpieces.
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10th

14

(2)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Rockbury Lad

9st 6lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: M D O’Callaghan

Placed twice at Dundalk during the winter; confidence is somewhat dented by 2-28 record on turf; placed only once from seven runs at this track.

8/1

3rd

14

(3)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Rockbury Lad

8st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Three-time winner bounced back to form when runner-up over 1m here last time; that represented a big improvement from his previous outing in a race won by today's rival Clonmacash.

8/1

Form: 03500-

Last run: 250 days

W: 8st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
First reserve; remains a maiden after 29 starts; difficult to recommend for win purposes; 2lb wrong.
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12

(8)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:57 Bellewstown

Barrys Rock

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Anthony Mullins

Longstanding maiden has been poor on last few starts and isn't easy to fancy.

33/1

12th

15

(5)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 200y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Barrys Rock

9st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Anthony Mullins

30-race maiden and didn't beat many home on last month's return here; enough to prove at present.

33/1

Form: 508

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Mildly encouraging debut at Dundalk but never counted in two subsequent starts; needs to find significant improvement on handicap debut.
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4

(9)

13th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:00 Navan

Paint The Moon

9st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Tame efforts in a trio of 1m maidens and no sign of improvement upped in trip on handicap debut at Fairyhouse in May; hard to fancy.

40/1

16th

17

(1)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

19:57 Fairyhouse

Paint The Moon

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Mildly encouraging debut at Dundalk but never counted in two subsequent starts; needs to find significant improvement on handicap debut.

50/1

16th

17

(1)

29th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

19:57 Fairyhouse

Paint The Moon

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Keith Henry Clarke

Mildly encouraging debut at Dundalk but never counted in two subsequent starts; needs to find significant improvement on handicap debut.

50/1

22/1

Form: 787-

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Well held but far from disgraced when sent off at large prices in three outings for Thomas Dowling last year; potential improver now handicapping; market will reveal expectations on return/stable debut.
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8th

2

(13)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Ms Messi

10st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Got off the mark at Tipperary over a bit further than this but was poor at Roscommon 11 days later, a run which might have come too soon; previously ran respectably in three AW maidens; chance if rebounding.

10/1

9th

9

(13)

19th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 46y

20:20 Roscommon

Ms Messi

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Recent Tipperary win came out of the blue; 6lb rise does not seem harsh; may have turned a corner, top rider booked.

9/2

Non-runners

Pillar Of Hope, Theres No Limit, Kartayaz

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €661.30
Straight Forecast €324.13
Tricast €2083.07
Trifecta €7601.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Step To Somewhere

SPOTLIGHT:

Ranko Express

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Rockbury Lad

The Irish Sun:

Step To Somewhere