July 10 / 19.20 Leopardstown

19.20

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Nasrullah Handicap

  • Prize money: £48760.33
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • 13 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Nasrullah Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 4-7331

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Winner of a premier handicap at the Curragh last time (1m, good); had a number of today's rivals behind him on that occasion; consistent runs prior to his recent win; up 5lb and a number of those in behind him didn't get a clear run that day so he could be vulnerable.
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7

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Slieve Binnian

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Has progressed really well since joining this yard this term, recording back-to-back premier handicap wins at the Curragh and when hitting the line strongly here over 1m1f on quick ground; keen and never involved from a wide draw behind Dunum at Galway on latest; drop back to 7f may not suit.

12/1

7

(12)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:40 Galway

Slieve Binnian

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Has progressed really well since joining this yard this term, recording back-to-back premier handicap wins of late, at the Curragh and when hitting the line strongly over 1m1f at Leopardstown 19 days ago; strong stayer at this trip so a truly-run race will suit and favourable ground conditions persist.

5/1

1st

9

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Slieve Binnian

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Winner of a premier handicap at the Curragh last time (1m, good); had a number of today's rivals behind him on that occasion; consistent runs prior to his recent win; up 5lb and a number of those in behind him didn't get a clear run that day so he could be vulnerable.

11/2

2nd
6 (10)
Booyea

15/1

  • Place: £8.90

Form: 050-50 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Last win came in a valuable Curragh handicap last summer off 88 (1m, good); up and down runs since then; well behind a few of today's rivals last time at the Curragh (1m, good); dropped 1lb and cheekpieces now applied but others preferred.
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5th

6

(9)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Booyea

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Gibney

Best runs last year came in a valuable Leopardstown handicap (1m1f, good to firm) when second in first-time cheekpieces, and when a close sixth at the Curragh next time in the same headgear; form regressed when headgear left off in two runs afterwards and it doesn't appear here.

16/1

8

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Booyea

9st 3lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

His four wins include a premier handicap over 1m here in 2024; some good runs in defeat this year including in the Cambridgeshire here; might not have stayed 1m2f last time.

9/1

10/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: 3-2812 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Stayed on well to score over C&D last month (good); keen when upped to 1m2f at the Curragh most recently (good); raised a total of 9lb since his win but if he gets a strong pace to aim at back here then he has a chance.
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7th

4

(6)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Bear Profit

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard O’Leary

Has won five races up to 1m1f from 34 Flat starts; fine runs in defeat in premier handicaps at Leopardstown and Galway over the summer but was a bit below that level in the Cambridgeshire here last time; can be keen so needs to settle better.

7/1

7

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Bear Profit

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Progressive 6yo won at Leopardstown in June and has stepped forward again in thee runs in defeat since, latest when beaten a head in Colm Quinn BMW Mile at Galway; 5lb higher but remains very much one to keep on side.

6/1

12

(3)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:40 Galway

Bear Profit

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Progressive 6yo won at Leopardstown last month and most recently career-best at same venue when staying on third to Slieve Binnian in premier handicap, having not had the clearest of runs; each-way claims.

12/1

Form: 312212 C BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Never finished outside the frame in nine starts; winner of a quality Navan maiden in April (1m, good); easy winner of a rated race at this track on penultimate start (1m, good); headed inside final furlong when favourite on handicap debut last time (1m1f, good); takes on his elders now but good chance.
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10th

5

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:35 Newbury

Mississippi River

9st 2lb

J: Sean Levey

T: A P O’Brien

No slouch but he has never raced above Listed level and looks like being a possible pacemaker for stablemate The Lion In Winter in this first Group attempt; clear bottom of this pack on handicap marks and should be swallowed up once his rivals get roaring.

100/1

7th

4

(7)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Mississippi River

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Three-time winner including a rated race last June over C&D (good); promising effort on seasonal return over C&D when 3l fifth to stablemate The Lion In Winter in the Listed Heritage Stakes, half a length behind Tokenomics and just in front of Lord Massusus; rated 100 and improvement is required.

11/2

5th

5

(5)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Mississippi River

9st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: A P O’Brien

Consistent in handicaps and conditions races at around 1m/1m1f last season; only once out of the first four in his nine 2024 starts, three wins, including over C&D; has never run in a stakes race and will need to raise his game to score at this level.

12/1

9/1

Form: 287033 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Seven-time AW winner at 7f-1m; two good efforts on turf recently; finished 3.25l third over C&D in June (soft); followed that with a 2.5l third behind the same rival at the Curragh later that month (1m2f, good); he is better on AW surface.
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11th

4

(7)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Final Voyage

9st 11lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Ended a long losing sequence with a 10.5f Cork win last month under this rider (good to yielding) off 5lb lower; didn't appear to appreciate drop to 7f back at Cork last time when staying on for seventh (short head behind Dark Viper); others more likely.

10/1

7th

3

(2)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Final Voyage

9st 8lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Ended a long losing sequence with a course win for this rider over the extended 1m2f nine days ago; 5lb higher and sharply down in trip; possibly vulnerable.

8/1

1st

12

(13)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Final Voyage

9st 1lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Seven-time winner, last win at Dundalk in February 2024 off 3lb higher; some good efforts last year, including over this trip on the AW, and creditable run in the circumstances (slowly away) at the Curragh on latest under today's rider; one to consider.

12/1

6th
4 (12)
State Actor

7/1

Form: 420-03

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on seasonal return at the Curragh in May (1m, good); improved to finish a close third back at that track last time with Love Billy Boy and Slieve Binnian finishing in front (1m, good); a repeat of that will see him go close.
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10th

4

(17)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

State Actor

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: W T Farrell

Won twice over C&D in 2024, including a premier handicap; some good runs in defeat this year including over 1m2f here last time; this trip suits better and handles this ground so is considered.

8/1

10th

4

(17)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

State Actor

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: W T Farrell

Won twice over C&D in 2024, including a premier handicap; some good runs in defeat this year including over 1m2f here last time; this trip suits better and handles this ground so is considered.

8/1

Form: 70-605

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won three times in Britain from 7f-1m in 2023; not as good last year and no show in three runs this year including over the C&D last month on soft ground; much more needed.
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8th

8

(6)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Merlin The Wizard

9st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in the last two seasons; produced best run for some time at Dundalk in March when good second over 1m; not beaten far in outings at Leopardstown and Ballinrobe since then.

12/1

3rd

4

(10)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Merlin The Wizard

9st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in last two seasons but best run for some time at Dundalk in March when good second over 1m; didn't seem to quite get home back on turf at Leopardstown last month and stamina concerns trying this longer trip for the first time.

13/2

5th

11

(1)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Leopardstown

Merlin The Wizard

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023; regressive in last two seasons but best run for some time at Dundalk last month when second to an improver over today's trip under a positive ride, his second run for the yard; same mark here, could go well from a good draw.

15/2

Form: 1/0334

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ready Gowran maiden winner in 2023 (7f, good) but missed all of last year; solid efforts in defeat this term including when 3l behind Bear Profit over C&D on penultimate start, when he raced wide; another positive outing at the Curragh last time; capable claimer now takes off 5lb and cheekpieces added; he is not without a chance.
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2nd

2

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Instant Appeal

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Hat-trick of wins here this winter, including two over C&D; upped 19lb for those wins and never counted when favourite in conditions event before okay effort in C&D handicap two weeks ago; has a bit to find on these terms.

11/1

7th

2

(2)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Instant Appeal

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Hat-trick of wins here this winter; upped 19lb for those wins and disappointingly never counted when favourite in rated event won by front-running Carolina Jetstream on latest; bit to find off current mark.

13/2

5th

4

(3)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Instant Appeal

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

One of two for trainer; in fantastic form since joining this yard, winning his last three handicap races here; won over 1m in November, and again in December when beating Carolina Jetstream by 1l; dropped back to C&D last time when seeing off Big Gossey by 1.25l; worse off with that rival now but likely to put in a bold show once again.

13/8

OUR TIP

Form: -26112 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Winner of two recent starts at 6f/7.5f; 0.75l second behind Slieve Binnian at the Curragh last time (1m, good); didn't get a clear run that day and ran on late; raised 3lb but he looks a big player.
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9th

2

(4)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Love Billy Boy

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

Fine campaign last season included wins at Naas (6f, gd-yld) and Leopardstown (7.5f, good); excellent run off this mark in 1m premier handicap here (good) in June; below best when last seen at Galway in August; handles softer ground and could go well if he's fit.

12/1

8

(13)

3rd Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Love Billy Boy

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Has done really well since joining current trainer this year, winning at Naas and Leopardstown (beating Fort Vega) and good second in Curragh premier handicap; fast ground may not have suited last time; cheekpieces now tried and rider's claim a positive.

12/1

9th

2

(4)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Love Billy Boy

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Winner of two recent starts at 6f/7.5f; 0.75l second behind Slieve Binnian at the Curragh last time (1m, good); didn't get a clear run that day and ran on late; raised 3lb but he looks a big player.

6/1

12/1

Form: 3-0362 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won this race last year from a 6lb lower mark (good); stepped up on seasonal return with a pleasing third at this track in May (1m2f, good); lost little in defeat when headed late on by Royal Entry last time at Down Royal (1m2f, good); she arrives here in good form.
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1st

2

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Lunette

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Cody

Best form has been at 1m2f but it was a Listed race in which she struggled when trying this far for the first time at Naas 19 days ago; others might be better treated anyway; tongue-tie joins regular cheekpieces.

16/1

1st

2

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Lunette

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Cody

Best form has been at 1m2f but it was a Listed race in which she struggled when trying this far for the first time at Naas 19 days ago; others might be better treated anyway; tongue-tie joins regular cheekpieces.

16/1

11th

5

(16)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Naas

Lady Lunette

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: R P Cody

Four wins including 1m2f Sligo fillies handicap in August; never sighted in Gowran Group 3 since and remains unproven over this far.

20/1

Form: 34-262

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f last summer for Jack Davison off 73; good run at the same venue six days later; shaped well on yard debut in March when staying on late to finish second over 1m here; not as effective on testing ground following that at Limerick; returned to this track with a 0.5l second last month (1m1f, good).
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3rd

2

(15)

21st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Artful Approach

9st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Stephen Thorne

Inconsistent this year; 1-17 record is a negative; on the plus side, he has tended to show his best form at this venue, runner-up here on three occasions.

12/1

4

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Artful Approach

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Stephen Thorne

Inconsistent this year; 1-16 record is a negative; held by Imposing Supreme on Galway run; has tended to show his best form at Leopardstown.

12/1

13th

4

(13)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

14:45 Galway

Artful Approach

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Won over 7f here last summer for Jack Davison off 73 and good run six days later over today's C&D; two good runs this term in Leopardstown handicaps but too keen on latest in premier handicap at same venue; slow-starter at times.

12/1

10/1

Form: 304-19 C BF

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Tipperary maiden winner last year; returned from a break to win easily at this track in April (1m2f, good); raised 8lb and didn't back it up last time at the Curragh; he is still of interest returned to the scene of his win.
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4th

1

(3)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 77y

16:15 Bellewstown

Himalayan Heights

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Career-best success at Leopardstown (1m2f, good) on return but beaten favourite at the Curragh when ninth of 19 and failed to beat a rival back at Leopardstown since; off 84 days and any market support worth noting returning to this trip.

11/4

12th

3

(2)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:20 Leopardstown

Himalayan Heights

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Tipperary maiden winner last year; returned from a break to win easily at this track in April (1m2f, good); raised 8lb and didn't back it up last time at the Curragh; he is still of interest returned to the scene of his win.

10/1

9th

6

(12)

24th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Himalayan Heights

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Tipperary maiden winner a year ago and went close on handicap debut at the Galway festival; form dipped subsequently but returned with a facile Leopardstown success on first run since a gelding procedure and an 8lb rise is fair; may come on for that run and has to be high on the shortlist.

5/1

11/1

Form: 044-45 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Good runs in hot handicaps last summer; returned from a break with a good fourth at the Curragh in May, behind subsequent Listed winner, Skukuza (1m, good); badly hampered inside final 2f at the Curragh last time (1m, good) when behind Love Billy Boy and the winner, Slieve Binnian.
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3rd

7

(11)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Coeur Dor

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Four-time winner but not since Irish Cambridgeshire win of 2024; definite encouragement on second start back off reduced mark without quite staying this trip at Leopardstown; blinkers now replace visor and now 11lb below career-high mark but stamina remains a concern at this trip.

10/1

6th

2

(11)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:32 Leopardstown

Coeur Dor

10st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: D K Weld

Four-time winner; on a long losing sequence; towards the rear on seasonal debut at the Curragh; now 9lb below career-high mark but needs to show a spark of revival.

14/1

16th

7

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Coeur Dor

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Smart sort is only 4-29 but has run well in defeat many times in quality races including when beaten 2.5l into fourth over C&D off 95 in October; this ground could be a bit too testing for him on return but the veteran could still go well.

25/1

Non-runners

Coeur dOr, Monasterboice, Grey Leader

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €215.80
Straight Forecast €202.95
Tricast €3741.54
Trifecta €2153.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mississippi River

TOPSPEED:

State Actor

The Irish Sun:

Instant Appeal

SPOTLIGHT:

Love Billy Boy

POSTDATA:

Mississippi River