July 16 / 19.50 Killarney

19.50

Good

Racing TV Handicap

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 1m 3f 103y
  • 14 runners
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Racing TV Handicap

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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3rd

2

(15)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 103y

20:00 Killarney

Tassarolo

10st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Last year's win in this race came off 1lb lower (soft); winning hurdler has been running okay on the Flat of late but good bit more needed and draw hasn't been kind.

10/1

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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16th

2

5th Feb 2026

Soft

2m 0f 34y

14:17 Thurles

Charlie Brown

11st 12lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: T J O’Mara

Showed good stamina on soft ground when winning a 23-runner handicap over 1m6f at Navan last October; not a bad run when fifth under a penalty at Galway five days later; rated a modest 60 on the Flat; faces a tough introduction to hurdling.

25/1

5th

1

(6)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Charlie Brown

10st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: T J O’Mara

Ran well on seasonal return on soft ground at Killarney in July; well below that level on next two starts; got up close home to win over 1m6f at Navan last week; bold bid likely under 7lb penalty but may struggle to confirm form with third-placed God The Highness.

9/2

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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9

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

La Tulipe Noire

10st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Aengus King

Unplaced in seven hurdle runs to date, (four of them handicaps); running moderately on Flat at the moment.

14/1

7th

9

(9)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

La Tulipe Noire

8st 11lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

Won back-to-back 1m handicaps at Cork and Roscommon last autumn (yielding/soft), yet to hit that level this term in four attempts; returns to a longer trip.

14/1

8th

10

(10)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

La Tulipe Noire

9st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

AW maiden winner; her only turf wins came back-to-back at Cork and Roscommon last autumn; a bit high in the ratings since then.

16/1

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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4th

6

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

1m 4f 65y

20:00 Limerick

Metamorpheus

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: Andrew McNamara

In the frame twice over hurdles at Kilbeggan and Downpatrick since Flat win at Sligo; up 4lb for that, same 7lb claimer aboard; chance has to be take seriously.

5/1

4th

12

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 165y

15:20 Downpatrick

Metamorpheus

10st 3lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Andrew McNamara

1-18 over hurdles; went close to adding to that tally on latest at Kilbeggan when 0.75l behind Malbay Madness; 3lb better off now and rider also claims handy 3lb; could turn that around now and has gone well over this C&D before; place chance at least.

13/2

2nd

15

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Metamorpheus

11st 2lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Andrew McNamara

First reserve; Punchestown maiden hurdle winner broke his three-year winless streak when successful on the Flat at Sligo 12 days ago (1m3f, yielding to soft); not certain to back it up.

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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6th

11

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

Synchronize

8st 13lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: J Morrison

Maiden gelding by Frankel; started his career with the Gosdens; has shown potential for a belated breakthrough in his two most recent races; recovered from interference at the start to finish fourth over this trip at Down Royal in May; leading contender based on his second to solid yardstick Jurality over 1m5f at Navan; same good 7lb claimer aboard now.

11/4

2nd

14

(15)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:12 Navan

Synchronize

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: J Morrison

Maiden produced one of his better efforts on latest when not far behind a couple of these rivals at Down Royal (2m, good); place shout if he backs that up, but overall profile suggests that's not guaranteed.

9/1

4th

14

(12)

29th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Down Royal

Synchronize

8st 10lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: J Morrison

Dual-purpose maiden showed some ability in maiden hurdles but has been poor in handicaps; of limited appeal back on the Flat.

16/1

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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13th

4

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Chou Chou

9st 8lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Two wins last year over slightly further than this at Tipperary (gd-fm) and Clonmel (soft); remains 3lb above that last success and tailed off over hurdles at Killarney 23 days ago.

25/1

14th

5

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

13:53 Killarney

Chou Chou

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Didn't jump with fluency when running no race in sole hurdles start at Punchestown in 2024 for Noel Meade; bagged a Flat win at Clonmel in September off 48 (1m2f, soft); moderate form in three Flat starts since.

40/1

6

(17)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 46y

17:05 Roscommon

Chou Chou

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Ground versatile sort won at Clonmel on penultimate (9.5f, soft); came up short off revised mark at Gowran latest; stamina to prove for this trip and may be on a tough mark.

12/1

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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2nd

1

(12)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Dundalk (AW)

Celtic Druid

10st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Back-to-back C&D wins under this rider in the spring and really good third in higher grade at the Curragh last time; lots to like.

5/1

3rd

12

(13)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Curragh

Celtic Druid

8st 13lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Two-time AW winner (both 1m4f) is 1-16 on turf; good effort behind Kool One on penultimate at Navan (1m5f, gd-yld); didn't get the smoothest of runs when midfield at Gowran latest; drop back to 1m4f a plus and not out of this.

12/1

7th

5

(8)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Celtic Druid

9st 11lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Progressive in winning back-to-back 1m4f handicaps at Dundalk in March/April; had to wait for a gap to open at Navan last time and ran on well to take fourth, 1 3/4l in front of Earthsong; very capable 7lb claimer is starting to establish herself; strong contender.

4/1

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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1st

12

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:13 Down Royal

Deluca Chop

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: S M Duffy

Five-time winner was wonderfully consistent in defeat on AW over winter/spring, placing in four consecutive runs at 1m4f-2m; continued that form back on turf at Roscommon (1m4f, yielding to soft) in May when again a runner-up; a visor replaced the previously worn cheekpieces at Navan (1m5f, good) last time and resulted in a victory; up 5lb but he's a player.

15/4

1st

13

(13)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:37 Navan

Deluca Chop

8st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: S M Duffy

Knocking on the door on the AW earlier this year; fine run on return to turf when a 1.75l second at Roscommon (Mapa behind); nudged up 1lb but should be thereabouts again; visor goes on.

3/1

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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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

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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5th

10

(9)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:13 Down Royal

Patrick Street

9st 6lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Andrew Kinirons

Bagged his second win on turf at Limerick in April (1m4f, yielding) off 44; failed to add an elusive win over obstacles in two starts since, although he placed over hurdles at Punchestown; could go well and has won off 1lb higher before.

9/2

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

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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