June 20 / 19.25 Down Royal

19.25

Good

Proparamedics Medicall Handicap

  • Prize money: £6338.84
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Proparamedics Medicall Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 933219 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Overcame a slow start and trouble in running to beat a lot of these rivals at Roscommon last month including Dynamic Force who he relegated to second by a head; never featured at Leopardstown last time; has the form in the book against many of these so he is a contender.
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3rd

4

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Noel C Kelly

Prolific winner at around this trip, latest in Gowran claimer nearly a year ago; 0-9 for current yard but Down Royal second to Faoladh puts him in the mix on ground he'll handle.

12/1

8th

2

(6)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

18:30 Leopardstown

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two wins last year on good ground, including at Roscommon off 80; bounced back to form with encouraging third at same track last month before backing that up under positive ride at Down Royal 13 days ago when 1.5l second to Faoladh; definitely capable off this mark but soft ground a concern.

8/1

2nd

3

(12)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Noel C Kelly

Two wins last year on good ground for different trainers, including 7.5f Roscommon handicap off 80; now 10lb lower plus talented claimer takes off another 5lb; got his favoured ground when eyecatching third of 14 at Roscommon from tough draw 18 days ago; big chance.

4/1

Form: 21300- D

Last run: 265 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Horse

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won a Leopardstown handicap over 1m last July (good); 5lb higher than that win here and put in three lesser runs following that win last year; makes first run since last September and probably best watched on return.
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5th

1

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Giuseppe Cassioli

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Exposed 8yo who remains on a tough enough mark but did go close at Gowran three runs back, in a field of 16 over 1m; rarely seen at Dundalk these days.

5/1

5th

1

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Giuseppe Cassioli

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Exposed 8yo who remains on a tough enough mark but did go close at Gowran three runs back, in a field of 16 over 1m; rarely seen at Dundalk these days.

5/1

1

(8)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Giuseppe Cassioli

12st 2lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Gerard O’Leary

Gained a second win over this trip at Leopardstown last season and successful over 1m since; back to form with 1l defeat at Gowran in July but couldn't build on that a fortnight ago; should be suited by the surface and Patrick Mullins is an eyecatching jockey booking; interesting contender despite not looking particularly well treated at present.

5/1

OUR TIP

5/1

Form: 600-26 D

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Dual purpose performer has won twice on the Flat with last win coming in a heavy ground Leopardstown handicap in April last year (7f); had the best run over hurdles of his career last time at Ballinrobe when headed late on in to second (2m, good); his two runs over this distance this year have been positive; good chance.
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4th

12

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Desert Haven

11st 4lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Two respectable Flat runs last month; 0-11 over hurdles; comes into the reckoning following an improved display that saw him finish fifth of 21 in a stronger race than this at Fairyhouse.

7/2

5th

19

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Desert Haven

10st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Noel Meade

Two respectable Flat runs last month but 0-10 over hurdles and has come up shy in less competitive races than this.

33/1

Form: 900704 BF

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won fast-ground handicaps over 1m at Cork and Navan last year; no luck in-running at Roscommon two starts back when behind a few of today's rivals; below his best last time at Cork but 2lb lower than last win.
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9th

2

(13)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 13lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Started the season with victory in a 1m handicap at Cork and has kept his form well since without winning; close second over that trip at Bellewstown last time saw him go up another 2lb; new headgear combination tried here and unlikely to be far away; draw is the main negative

5/1

2nd

4

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Four-time winner who is in a consistent run of form and he got himself too far back when fourth of 16 at Leopardstown two weeks ago (1m, good); hard to discount.

6/1

4th

4

(10)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Bucaneers Spirit

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Four wins at around this trip, most recently off 60 at Cork in April; decent third at Roscommon last month and filled the same spot at Limerick eight days ago; one to consider again.

3/1

Form: 4/21-0

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won a weak maiden at Galway last August (1m, soft); made seasonal return at Leopardstown two weeks ago where he was prominent but faded tamely up the straight; likely to improve from that run now dropped to 7f again for the first time since 2yo season; first-time tongue tie is applied.
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6

(9)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 20y

16:30 Navan

Flying Bay

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Andrew Kinirons

Won a weak Galway maiden last summer but 0-5 in handicaps since, twice well beaten at this year's Galway festival when cheekpieces tried (nor discarded); hard to fancy.

14/1

17th

16

(15)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

14:45 Galway

Flying Bay

9st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Andrew Kinirons

Won a weak C&D maiden at last year's meeting and absent until well held in Leopardstown handicap in June; better effort 15 days later in first-time tongue-tie at Down Royal when staying on late after not clear run but didn't count here on Tuesday in first-time cheekpieces.

16/1

13

(16)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Galway

Flying Bay

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Andrew Kinirons

Won a maiden over the extended 1m at this meeting last year but has been below that level in two handicap starts this term; cheekpieces need to have a reviving effect.

20/1

Form: 34-591 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Beat Dynamic Force by 0.5l at this C&D last time; timed his run to perfection to win on that occasion; he was officially rated in the mid-90s at one time and although time is catching up with him he is still capable from his current mark.
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1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

On A Session

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating Lady Arwen here over 7f last month (soft) off 74 for today's rider; just okay runs twice since off revised mark; more needed.

9/1

1

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

On A Session

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating Lady Arwen here over 7f last month (soft) off 74 for today's rider; just okay runs twice since off revised mark; more needed.

9/1

7th

11

(11)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Naas

On A Session

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Kieran P Cotter

Career win number seven when beating 14 rivals at Galway (7f, soft) and not a bad last run at Listowel when upside Midnight Strike, given that he came from well off the speed.

14/1

Form: 6-7466 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Most recent win came at Gowran last summer from a mark of 81 (1m, good); runs this term have been okay and he is consistent; good claimer aboard and mark looks reasonable; first-time hood applied.
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11th

5

(8)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Cork

Pier Pressure

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: G M Lyons

Gained his second career win and second win at Gowran off 4lb lower on penultimate (1m, good); ran on well for fifth off revised mark in the Sovereign Path (7f, good) latest; down 1lb and the return to 1m is a plus; considered.

11/2

14

(15)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Pier Pressure

8st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: G M Lyons

Both turf wins have come at Gowran, most recently last month over 1m off 80, having previously gone close here over same trip under regular rider; 4lb rise okay but draw is a negative and soft ground a concern.

12/1

1st

1

(4)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:58 Gowran Park

Pier Pressure

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: G M Lyons

Most recent win came in this race last year from a 1lb higher mark (1m, good); has worn a hood on his last two starts, which has resulted in a pair of seconds at 7f/1m; chance returned to the scene of his win wearing the hood.

3/1

Form: 05-210

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won twice for Marco Botti on AW at 1m; poor run on stable debut at Leopardstown eight days ago (1m1f, soft); has the ability but needs to come on from that run.
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1st

4

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:40 Nottingham

Beauty Generation

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Ross Burdon

0-12 on turf but ran well when fourth of 14 at Leicester (1m2f, good to firm) in April and didn't enjoy a clear run when fifth of eight there (1m2f, good to soft) last time; has an each-way shout.

10/1

5th

5

(2)

26th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Leicester

Beauty Generation

9st 6lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Ross Burdon

Respectable efforts on last two starts, finishing third at Wolverhampton (9.4f, AW) then fourth of 14 over this C&D (good to firm); 0-11 on turf but has an each-way shout.

7/1

9/1

Form: 0-9810

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Roscommon maiden (7.5f, good to yielding) winner; did good work late after a sluggish start on Leopardstown return; built on that promise when winning a Cork apprentice handicap in May (1m, good); keeping on when 6.5l behind at the Curragh latest; possibilities.
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No Results Found

Form: -54510 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has won three times over this distance but bagged her first win over 1m in a handicap at Leopardstown on penultimate start (good); well beaten back at that track eight days ago; on a career high mark now.
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17th

3

(22)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Summer Snow

9st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Peter Lawlor

Won three times last year up to a mile; hasn't been near that level this year but last time at Down Royal was a bit better; needs a return to best.

14/1

5th

4

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Summer Snow

9st 13lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Peter Lawlor

C&D (good) win was one of three victories last season; two efforts this term have not been his best; 2lb below his last winning mark now.

33/1

15th

1

(16)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Summer Snow

10st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Peter Lawlor

Progressive in handicaps at 7f/1m last season; probably a bit high in the ratings now; big price when towards the rear at Leopardstown on seasonal debut.

20/1

Form: 576172 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Won a big field handicap at the Curragh in May (7f, good); posted another good run at Leopardstown most recently when a close second from an 8lb higher mark (7f, soft); raised 1lb for that but has won from a mark of 75 in the past so has a good chance.
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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

6th

5

(11)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

18:30 Leopardstown

Free Solo

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Six-time winner, including here as a 2yo; ran well here twice last summer but has been out of form this term; 11th of 15 at Roscommon 24 days ago; down 4lb and hard to recommend.

22/1

Form: 808522 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Has finished second the last twice over 7f including at this track on most recent start (good); he was beaten by On A Session on that occasion but has a pull at the weights now; he is clearly in form and he is a likely contender here.
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2nd

7

(11)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Dynamic Force

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Last win came in a 1m Killarney claimer in 2024; fifth in a claimer last time at Bellewstown, only 24 hours after finishing fourth in a handicap at the same venue; overall handicap form has been satisfactory; needs to raise his game

10/1

5th

8

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Dynamic Force

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Locally trained; ran well over 7f at Down Royal on penultimate when a 1.75l fourth; midfield over an inadequate 6f at Fairyhouse last month; return to 1m a plus and last win came in a 1m Killarney claimer in 2024; fourth 6.10 here on Thursday.

8/1

4th

1

(6)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Dynamic Force

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: T G McCourt

Four wins at up to 1m but 0-19 for this yard; good effort despite racing keenly when close fourth of 14 at Down Royal (7f, good) on penultimate; dwelt over 6f at Fairyhouse on latest; worth a market check for local handler with Colin Keane booked.

9/2

Form: 6120-0

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Well beaten at Cork on seasonal reappearance but rider lost her irons and had little control so one to put a line through; six wins have come at around 1m on turf and AW; handicapper knows him well but generally runs a nice race.
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11th

13

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Rock Etoile

8st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Patrick J McKenna

Third-place finish at Gowran was a rare positive recent effort (1m, yielding) on penultimate; didn't build on that in a similar contest there last time; three-time turf winner is well handicapped on his best form and cheekpieces go on now to try and recapture it.

25/1

11th

15

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:58 Gowran Park

Rock Etoile

8st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Patrick J McKenna

Won twice and placed a further six times from 13 visits here; benefitted from sliding mark when beaten 2.75l into third over C&D 11 days ago; handles soft and well handicapped on best form; second over C&D off 11lb higher in October.

6/1

3rd

14

(3)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Rock Etoile

8st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Patrick J McKenna

Last turf win came over C&D in September 2024 off 18lb higher; finished last year in poor form, however, and no signs of a revival in two runs this term.

33/1

Form: 875-08 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo who won a maiden at Dundalk last October (7f); has been down the field in two starts this year; dropping down the handicap but others preferred.
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3rd

1

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Black Storm

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Won a 7f Dundalk maiden on his second start but beaten 14 times since; went close at Musselburgh (7f, good) last month though and a subsequent lesser effort can be partially excused by him getting upset in the stalls.

10/1

5th

1

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

Black Storm

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Katie Scott

Yet to add to his Irish AW maiden win in 2024 but has made the frame on all three appearances this season, most recently when very close second at Musselburgh (7f, good) a fortnight ago; only 1lb higher here and should cope if the ground eases; likely contender.

6/1

2nd

8

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Musselburgh

Black Storm

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

AW winner in Ireland; mostly consistent in defeat for current yard, after wind surgery in last two races; this is his trip and unlikely to be too far away.

6/1

Non-runners

Glen Princess, Clonmacash, Run Forrest Run

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €138.90
Straight Forecast €102.61
Tricast €750.45
Trifecta €851.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Desert Haven

SPOTLIGHT:

Dynamic Force

POSTDATA:

On A Session

TOPSPEED:

Desert Haven

The Irish Sun:

Dynamic Force