July 14 / 18.45 Killarney

18.45

Good To Firm

TXODDS Handicap

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 1m 0f 20y
  • 11 runners
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TXODDS Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form: 78-710 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner on good and soft to heavy ground; scored off 5lb lower at Limerick (1m, sft-hvy) on her penultimate start; struggled in a listed race at Navan on latest and career high mark now back in a handicap; needs to scale new heights.
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3

(6)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Evening Blossom

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of three for yard; 4-14 and rated 96; won a Killarney handicap (1m, yld-sft) three starts ago off 93; came up well short in a listed race back there on latest and McMonagle prefers her stablemate.

4/1

7th

3

(7)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:11 Killarney

Evening Blossom

9st 4lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ground-versatile 4yo whose two wins this term have been on softer ground, latest over C&D last month; quite keen and didn't get home in Galway premier handicap latest; claims.

7/1

3

(8)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:40 Galway

Evening Blossom

9st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ground-versatile 4yo whose two wins this term have been on softer ground, latest at Killarney earlier this month; up 12lb this year so another career-best needed.

15/2

Form: 3/611-

Last run: 327 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Had an excellent campaign last season, winning his last three runs in a row (two on Flat one over hurdles); those Flat wins, including a heritage handicap at York, came at 1m6f and 2m; this will surely be too sharp a test on his return.
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8

(19)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Extensio

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: P F O’Donnell

Last season ended well with wins at Fairyhouse (1m6f), York (2m handicap) and a handicap hurdle at Tipperary; only eighth of 11 on his comeback run at Killarney but a mile was way too short for him; better expected, though others might be better treated.

25/1

2

(7)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

18:45 Killarney

Extensio

10st 2lb

J: Sylvia O’Donnell

T: P F O’Donnell

Had an excellent campaign last season, winning his last three runs in a row (two on Flat one over hurdles); those Flat wins, including a heritage handicap at York, came at 1m6f and 2m; this will surely be too sharp a test on his return.

12/1

1st

1

6th Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 50y

16:15 Tipperary

Extensio

11st 12lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: P F O’Donnell

towards rear, good headway 4 out, prominent going easily after 3 out, not fluent 2 out, soon led, clear approaching last, ridden out towards finish

100/30

OUR TIP

Form: -11503 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Left seasonal reappearance run behind when narrowly denied at Limerick (1m, good) last month; should be in the mix again off the same mark.
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7th

6

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Perfect Judgement

9st 11lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins, sole turf win came at Leopardstown (7f); late headway into midfield on recent yard debut at latter venue, remains unproven over this far.

14/1

7th

3

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Perfect Judgement

10st 0lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four AW wins; signs of a return to form at Dundalk last time; his record on turf is not very convincing (1-16), though his single success came at this venue in 2024.

16/1

4th

5

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Perfect Judgement

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Stephen Thorne

Reeled off a 1m hat-trick here last winter, weak form on last five visits; plenty to prove and faces a stiff task against a pair of higher-rated rivals.

4/1

Form: 515-70 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner with three of those wins coming on yielding or softer; finished fifth in this race last year then won off this mark at the Galway Festival last year (8.5f, yielding); probably needs it to rain.
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15th

4

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Grey Leader

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five-time winner for Joe Murphy; tailed off on debut for this stable in the Irish Lincolnshire last month; acts on most ground but can only be watched after that latest effort.

25/1

25th

14

(23)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Grey Leader

8st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Won five races for Joe Murphy; acts on heavy ground and could be a useful recruit to the Burns yard; 6lb higher than for his last win, which was achieved at the main expense of Akecheta at Tipperary.

20/1

11th

7

(16)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Grey Leader

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Goes well in testing ground; won her fifth race when scoring over 1m1f at Tipperary; just ran out of stamina but a decent effort over 1m2f here since; can go well back to 1m.

14/1

Form: 14-000 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Was an impressive handicap winner at the Curragh (1m, good) last October off 74 before good fourth in a listed heat at Naas; however, hit hard by the handicapper for that run and remains 10lb above that last win; others appeal more.
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9th

4

(8)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 125y

17:30 Naas

Presence

9st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Twice a winner last season; mixed bag this term, standout effort when coming from way back to finish third to Kashel Spring (Its All Peachy second) at Punchestown last month; six days later didn't count on heavy ground at Listowel (1m); has to be considered back on better ground, with this longer trip likely to suit.

13/2

2

(10)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 80y

15:12 Listowel

Presence

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Dependable last season in contrast to her profile this year; shaped as if she was becoming competitive again when fifth of 15 at Leopardstown last month; did not give her apprentice rider much help at Punchestown last week, ran on well late,

6/1

3rd

2

(9)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:18 Punchestown

Presence

9st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

A very dependable performer last season in marked contrast to her profile this year; however, she has come down 16lb from a career high of 92; shaped as if she was becoming competitive again when fifth of 15 at Leopardstown last month

10/1

Form: 100723 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Best on the AW but has run well on his last two starts on turf over 7f at the Curragh and Fairyhouse, both on good ground; has won over 1m on the AW so the step up in trip is not a concern; place chance.
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12th

7

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 3

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Adrian McGuinness

Multiple winner on the Dundalk AW; outran odds of 80-1 when a 2.5l fourth at Wolverhampton (8.6f) but he did benefit from a good position from stall 1 and he's out in 12 this time; others preferred.

16/1

4th

12

(1)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 3

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Adrian McGuinness

7-28 on the Dundalk AW, with his latest win this January and that's his clear highlight this winter; the last year suggests that others will be a bit better handicapped.

16/1

10th

9

(6)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven wins here include this race last year (beating Final Voyage) and last month off 82 under a positive ride (beating Brewing) over 7f; 4lb rise okay and one for the shortlist.

7/1

Form: -30124

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Front-runner has been mixing hurdles and the Flat; won on the level at Ballinrobe in early May (9.5f, good) and followed up over hurdles at Clonmel (16.5f, good); another sound effort when fourth at Ballinrobe latest but may be in handicapper's grip now.
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1

14th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 159y

19:50 Clonmel

Expound

11st 12lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Made almost all to win this race last year (Ballycashin third); ran well off 10lb higher mark at Tramore in August; otherwise has done all his racing on the Flat over the past year; placed on multiple occasions, fair form late; fourth of nine at Ballinrobe last Friday.

7/1

4th

2

(2)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Expound

9st 11lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

All three Flat wins have come over an extended 1m1f on good ground, including this race last year off 1lb lower; opening two runs this term on AW were okay, well held latest under a 10lb claimer at Limerick; respected back here but ideally wants better ground.

9/2

14th

11

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Expound

9st 4lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual-purpose; 3-22 on turf on the Flat; all three Flat wins have come over an extended 1m1f on good ground; has run well over C&D before and fit from the AW but remains 4lb above last win and beaten off lower AW mark on latest.

10/1

Form: 0172-2 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off 6lb lower at this meeting last year (Expound 0.75l behind); excellent effort on return from a break at Leopardstown (1m1f, good) early last month; raised 3lb and drops in trip; should go well if getting a strong pace to aim at.
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2nd

8

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:48 Pontefract

Alpha Capture

9st 4lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Roger Fell

Form for new yard this term comprises two placed efforts over 1m and a running-on sixth over 7f; useful over 6f early in career but isn't crying out for the return to this trip.

7/1

6th

12

(11)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

Alpha Capture

8st 13lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Smart 2yo for Wiliam Haggas; won a Killarney handicap in July 2024 when trained by Willie Mullins; two good runs for new yard this spring, third at Newcastle and Pontefract (both 1m), and likely to be in the shake up.

6/1

3rd

1

(3)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 6y

Class 5

14:57 Pontefract

Alpha Capture

9st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Roger Fell

Listed winner for William Haggas and handicap scorer for Willie Mullins; close third at Newcastle (1m, AW) on stable/seasonal debut; possibilities off same mark back on turf.

4/1

Form: 23165- D

Last run: 301 days

W: 9st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Likeable 9yo whose best days have come at the Galway Festival; gained his third win at Ballybrit last August off 74 (7f, soft); is 4lb higher now and entitled to need this run after 301-day absence.
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1

(6)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Imposing Supreme

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Gibney

9yo has won six races including one over C&D; shaped as though still retaining ability when runner up in higher grades than this at Galway and fourth at the Curragh; 2lb below last win and can go well.

9/1

10th

9

(5)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Imposing Supreme

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

Four of his six wins have come at this venue, two over this trip; ran another sound race when splitting Genuine Article and Titanium at the festival; a bit below his best in two more recent runs; could feature back at his favourite track with a valuable 7lb off.

11/2

3

(4)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 20y

16:30 Navan

Imposing Supreme

9st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

Four of his six wins have come at Galway and good second there last month; setting steady pace left him vulnerable at the Curragh on latest; rider's claim here a positive.

9/1

Form: 1-1111 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Mare has been in wonderful form; racked up a four-timer at Dundalk at 6f-7f and then landed a Limerick handicap (1m, good) on return to turf after a three-month break; hiked up another 7lb so she'll need a big career best to go in again but that isn't impossible.
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10th

10

(8)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Amemri

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Back to form when recording a tenth career win at Dundalk in March; has won three times on turf and finished runner-up of 15 at Limerick (1m, yielding) on latest when just in front of Minaun View; player.

3/1

2nd

9

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:50 Limerick

Amemri

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Back to form when recording a tenth win under rules' at Dundalk last month (7f); 6f perhaps a bit sharp back at Dundalk last time and was hampered turning in; she was a C&D winner last June off 5lb higher, so a few things in her favour back on turf.

7/1

Form: 7-3201 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last year; solid form at 1m this season and won impressively at Limerick (1m, good) on latest off 8lb lower; drawn wide but that shouldn't be an issue given his run style; career high mark but there could be more to come.
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17

(5)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:16 Naas

Martinelli

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Kieran P Cotter

Reserve; dual 1m winner on good and heavy ground; now high in the weights but his rider takes away 5lb and blinkers are tried.

8

(1)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

20:20 Naas

Martinelli

8st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Kieran P Cotter

Won his second race when scoring over 1m at Limerick but was disappointing off this mark at Killarney last week when raced keenly; needs to rebound.

12/1

12

(11)

14th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

18:45 Killarney

Martinelli

8st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Kieran P Cotter

C&D winner last year; solid form at 1m this season and won impressively at Limerick (1m, good) on latest off 8lb lower; drawn wide but that shouldn't be an issue given his run style; career high mark but there could be more to come.

11/2

Non-runners

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Payout
Straight Forecast €41.11
Tricast €283.79

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Martinelli

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Grey Leader

The Irish Sun:

Alpha Capture

POSTDATA:

Exquisite Acclaim

TOPSPEED:

Imposing Supreme