July 16 / 19.50 Killarney

19.50

Good

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  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 1m 3f 103y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

6/1 (Won)

Form: 0885-4 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Won a Clonmel maiden hurdle last month and was beaten 8l in a Ballinrobe Flat handicap; needs to improve on that but is possible.
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4th

1

(7)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:19 Down Royal

Tassarolo

10st 0lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Never far away when a 2l fourth over 1m5f here earlier this month; that was on good ground and he likes it softer; should feature.

11/2

4th

3

(13)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

19:30 Down Royal

Tassarolo

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Dual-purpose performer with a preference for an ease in the ground; 1m4f on good ground at Tramore last time a bit sharp, could have more to offer here.

11/2

Form: -52365

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
First reserve; five wins in all codes; has been running consistently in defeat on the Flat lately including at Limerick four days ago; needs more but easy ground might help.
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9

(10)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 4f 115y

20:07 Tipperary

Slieve Bearnagh

10st 6lb

J: Ms K M Ryan

T: David Marnane

Just one Flat win since 2021 but was only beaten a neck on soft by Tassarolo at Killarney last month; form knocked since and his better recent runs have come on softer ground than what's likely here.

5/1

2nd

16

(3)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 103y

19:50 Killarney

Slieve Bearnagh

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

First reserve; five wins in all codes; has been running consistently in defeat on the Flat lately including at Limerick four days ago; needs more but easy ground might help.

Form: 00400-

Last run: 245 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 15 starts has a squeak on the form of his fourth over 1m at Listowel last September though was below that form since; up in trip.
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No Results Found

Form: 978497

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on AW in 2022; well beaten at Naas last time and others are preferred.
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6th

16

(12)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Curragh

La Tulipe Noire

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Aengus King

2-31 on turf, one of those wins at Roscommon a year ago; failed to advance beyond midfield when bidding to repeat that success three days ago.

33/1

11th

7

(11)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:32 Listowel

La Tulipe Noire

9st 4lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

Absent since falling over hurdles in May; won two Flat handicaps last year but out of her depth at this level.

100/1

Form: 746783

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner ran a sound race over 1m4f against an improved rival at Limerick four days ago; can be involved off the same mark though has a tricky draw.
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3rd

12

(2)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Metamorpheus

8st 12lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew McNamara

Won on the Flat at Sligo earlier in the year and lots of decent runs in defeat since, mainly over hurdles; below form in that sphere at Listowel last time but one to consider back on the level.

10/1

7th

3

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:42 Listowel

Metamorpheus

11st 10lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: Andrew McNamara

1-21 hurdles record is concerning; however, he has held his form well since winning on the Flat at Sligo in May; excellent run to take second in a valuable Galway festival event; similar display when runner-up at Cork only two days later; has had plenty of time to recover.

4/1

16/1

Form: 070/56

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Two good maiden hurdle runs in defeat lately, though was below that level at Cork five days ago; has to improve loads on recent Flat form.
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18th

11

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 160y

16:38 Galway

Synchronize

11st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: J Morrison

Long-standing dual-purpose maiden; 0-8 over hurdles and handicap form has been poor; dropped another 3lb after a 32l defeat at Cork on latest but still hard to fancy.

20/1

9th

11

(9)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:55 Tramore

Synchronize

9st 1lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: J Morrison

Maiden gelding by Frankel; has shown potential for a belated breakthrough in his three Flat runs this term, the latest when sixth over C&D (4-1 fav), where today's rider was banned for stopping riding late on (4.5l behind Lariat); others more appealing.

10/1

Form: -50801

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark on 21st Flat start at Tipperary last time over 1m1f on fast ground; a 6lb rise for that narrow success seems plenty but he has run well over 1m2f previously so has to be considered.
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9th

9

(9)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

18:10 Clonmel

Chou Chou

9st 5lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Won this corresponding race last year off 1lb lower; yet to taste success since, but solid fourth behind Reponse Finale at Gowran on penultimate before third at Navan (1m, good; favourite) a fortnight ago; shortlisted.

3/1

3rd

12

(12)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Chou Chou

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Won handicaps last year on slow and fast ground; on a good mark and positives to take from last run at Gowran.

5/1

Form: -75931

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark when winning over 1m4f at Bellewstown lately, improving for the rise in trip; given a hefty 12lb rise for that but a repeat can see him be a major player.
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10th

2

(5)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Celtic Druid

9st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Dual winner here but lost his way a little bit in going up the handicap; mark is diminishing slowly and not without a chance on probably his favourite surface.

12/1

8th

4

(7)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Celtic Druid

9st 12lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Sole turf win came over this course in 2025 but has a better record on AW, with two wins earlier this year; has to rebound from two below-par efforts.

16/1

8th

9

(5)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Celtic Druid

9st 3lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Back-to-back C&D wins in the spring, and close second here in July; best turf effort of the season when close third to Darius Dark over 1m4f at the Curragh; looks held by Pavilion End on Leopardstown running last month; however, back on his favoured surface now with Sadhbh Tormey's claim back in play.

13/2

11/2

Form: 90-914 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Mare is reportedly in foal; got off the mark in a 1m2f Fairyhouse handicap before a solid run at Leopardstown over a furlong shorter; raced keenly then so will have to settle over this longer trip but certainly in the mix.
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9th

10

(16)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 103y

19:50 Killarney

Dolce Far Niente

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Joseph G Murphy

Mare is reportedly in foal; got off the mark in a 1m2f Fairyhouse handicap before a solid run at Leopardstown over a furlong shorter; raced keenly then so will have to settle over this longer trip but certainly in the mix.

11/2

4th

5

(15)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Dolce Far Niente

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Off the mark upped to 1m2f at Fairyhouse last week under a positive ride off a career-low mark; in-foal filly makes a quick return under mandatory 7lb penalty (upped 8lb in future) and has to be respected, despite a high draw.

9/2

Form: 55363/

Last run: 663 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner but hasn't been seen since September 2023 and is best watched on return unless the market says otherwise.
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2nd

6

(6)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Deluca Chop

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: S M Duffy

In great form on turf this year and has plenty of solid form at this course; stays farther and capable apprentice knows him well.

5/1

3rd

15

(16)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Deluca Chop

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: S M Duffy

Enjoying a fine season; back to back 1m5f wins here (good) and at Down Royal (soft) earlier this summer; went up 11lb and only fifth behind a couple of these at Sligo in hat-trick bid on latest; more needed off 1lb lower.

11/1

5th

7

(11)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 56y

20:30 Sligo

Deluca Chop

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: S M Duffy

7yo has hit a rich vein of form this year; no worse than third in six starts and on a hat-trick after hard-fought wins over this trip at Navan and Down Royal; ground-versatile.

4/1

OUR TIP
11th
2 (17)
Ms Messi

22/1

Form: 787-07

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
A hint of ability in maidens but needs to improve plenty from her two handicap starts.
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12th

7

(13)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Ms Messi

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Paul W Flynn

Scored off 3lb lower at Tipperary just over a year ago (12.5f, good); pleasing return at Gowran 20 days ago and should strip fitter but stamina to prove at this trip; booking of Keane a plus.

10/1

3rd

8

(11)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 100y

20:30 Gowran Park

Ms Messi

10st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Paul W Flynn

Pretty poor in three runs since the 25-1 winner of a 1m4f Tipperary handicap 12 months ago; only 3lb higher if she was all the better for a break.

10/1

12th
11 (9)
Skib Gold

25/1

Form: 096

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Showed little in three maidens up to 1m1.5f and will have to do a great deal better stepping up in trip even dropping into low-grade handicaps.
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13th

5

(3)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Skib Gold

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M J Byrne

Won at a price over Gowran's extended 1m1f last summer and was second there next time off this mark; however, has looked cold as ice this season.

16/1

15th

5

(16)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Skib Gold

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: M J Byrne

Won at a monster price over 9.5f here in July and second back here next time; shaped like he needed comeback last month; likes good ground.

10/1

Form: 96387-

Last run: 267 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-29 on the Flat; well beaten in three maiden hurdles lately but has a squeak on some of his better Flat runs of last year.
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No Results Found

Form: 0/60-6

Last run: 170 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner is a maiden after 24 starts on the Flat; beaten a long way in a chase last time and isn't easy to fancy with blinkers added.
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14th

12

(14)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 103y

19:50 Killarney

Men Of Dreams

9st 6lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: Michael John O’Connor

Hurdle winner is a maiden after 24 starts on the Flat; beaten a long way in a chase last time and isn't easy to fancy with blinkers added.

33/1

2

30th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:35 Tramore

Men Of Dreams

11st 12lb

J: Mr M J O’Connor

T: Michael John O’Connor

Sole win came in 2m3f Kilbeggan maiden two years ago; low-grade flat maiden and pulled up on only previous try chasing; best left alone.

20/1

2

30th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:35 Tramore

Men Of Dreams

11st 12lb

J: Mr M J O’Connor

T: Michael John O’Connor

Sole win came in 2m3f Kilbeggan maiden two years ago; low-grade flat maiden and pulled up on only previous try chasing; best left alone.

20/1

Non-runners

Tartaraghan, Jawhary, Together Aclaim, Ranko Express

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Straight Forecast €24.21
Tricast €585.99

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Celtic Druid

POSTDATA:

Metamorpheus

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Men Of Dreams

The Irish Sun:

Celtic Druid