July 16 / 20.20 Killarney

20.20

Good

Gap Of Dunloe Handicap

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 1m 6f 80y
  • 10 runners
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Gap Of Dunloe Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 34/0-

Last run: 292 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner showed some ability on AW but beaten a long way sole turf start at Listowel last year and isn't easy to fancy.
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18

29th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 3f 58y

14:30 Punchestown

Garrybello

11st 6lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: Thomas Cooper

Two hurdle wins came in France early in his career; placed on the Flat on sole outing in 2025; struggled over hurdles at Thurles in January.

33/1

12th

7

18th Jan 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 168y

13:40 Thurles

Garrybello

11st 3lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Thomas Cooper

Dual French hurdles winner showed some ability in his AW starts but just a moderate run back from a break at Killarney in July when a distant third; back over hurdles now with another break to overcome; interesting that Jack Kennedy rides as he is 1-1 for this trainer.

10/1

Form: 3-75

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
The best of three maiden runs when beaten 5.5l in a 1m2.5f Down Royal maiden; check the market on handicap debut but seems to be the yard's second-string on jockey bookings.
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5th

7

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 63y

Class 5

17:50 Chester

Atheneum

9st 3lb

J: Aiden Brookes

T: Philip Kirby

Ex-Irish; eight-race maiden; hasn't run to his best on the AW for Phil Kirby, but may fare better back on turf.

25/1

4th

4

(2)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Atheneum

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

Seven-race maiden who finished runner-up in two of his six starts on turf in Ireland last summer (both over this trip), but failed to beat a rival on stable debut/reappearance at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) last month; something to prove.

13/2

10th

6

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Atheneum

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Philip Kirby

Second at Killarney (1m6f) last summer in two of three Irish handicaps for John Joseph Murphy, trying cheekpieces when short-headed on latest outing (good); off 210 days but this lightly raced AW newcomer needs a second look.

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 50/869 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Little sign of winning potential since returning from an absence; poor last time; can't be fancied.
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4

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

16:17 Listowel

Ehteyat

11st 10lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: M K Flannery

Dual AW winner whose Flat turf win came over 1m6f on heavy here last year; posted some good efforts in maiden hurdles last season but didn't appear to stay 2m6f in Ballinrobe handicap on latest; down slightly in trip here and handicapper giving him a chance.

16/1

12th

1

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

16:34 Ballinrobe

Ehteyat

11st 13lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: M K Flannery

Dual AW winner whose Flat turf win came over 1m6f on heavy at Listowel last year; posted some good efforts over hurdles last season, notably when third to El Cairos at Thurles; pulled up on last hurdle outing, but not discounted on return to this sphere after a break.

16/1

11th

3

(3)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Ehteyat

9st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M K Flannery

Dual AW winner whose turf win came over 1m6f on heavy at Listowel last year; back from hurdling campaign last season and stablemate of top-weight may just need this.

14/1

4/1

Form: 1640-1

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won on the Flat over 1m4f at Tipperary last year and over hurdles at Listowel; raised 10lb for winning well on the Flat over 2m at the latter track last time; this trip is fine and a player.
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4th

5

25th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

16:00 Listowel

Ifitwasme

11st 9lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: E McNamara

Won this last year by 12l off a mark of 95, beating Targa Flavio and also scored on the Flat here in June; poor Flat run since but likely to be ripe for his double bid and a big player even off 12lb higher.

5/1

4

(10)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:20 Killarney

Ifitwasme

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: E McNamara

Won on the Flat over 1m4f at Tipperary last year and over hurdles at Listowel; raised 10lb for winning well on the Flat over 2m at the latter track last time; this trip is fine and a player.

4/1

15

(13)

1st Jun 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 40y

16:40 Listowel

Ifitwasme

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: E McNamara

Wide-margin handicap hurdle winner here last September, tailed off on Flat on next start; trainer also runs Say It So.

20/1

14/1

Form: -40330

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden ran a cracker at Gowran when narrowly in front of Lady Kai but has to rebound from a poor Navan run.
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2nd

1

(3)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Disco Boy

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Sean Byrne

Maiden produced much less encouraging runs last summer after a good 1m6f Gowran effort ; made seasonal return over 1m4f here last timr when 4.25l behind in eighth (denied a clear run from 2f out); others more appealing.

14/1

8th

1

(13)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Disco Boy

10st 2lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Sean Byrne

Maiden produced much less encouraging runs last summer after a good 1m6f Gowran effort; lacks the advantage of race fitness.

25/1

6

(7)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:20 Killarney

Disco Boy

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Sean Byrne

Dual-purpose maiden ran a cracker at Gowran when narrowly in front of Lady Kai but has to rebound from a poor Navan run.

14/1

Form: 8-0060

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Maiden put up some fair efforts in handicaps and also ran well in a Listowel maiden hurdle last month; the trip was too short at Leopardstown last time; needs best.
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8th

1

(7)

5th Aug 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

20:50 Kempton (AW)

Tuba

10st 2lb

J: Gina Mangan

T: Fergal O’Brien

Front-runner who won twice at Wolverhampton (1m6f, Tapeta) and once over hurdles in the spring; up another 4lb on this return to the Flat and may not be allowed his own way this time.

7/2

4th

1

19th Jun 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 5

16:30 Market Rasen

Tuba

12st 0lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

Carried the good cheer of a successful spell on the Tapeta back across to hurdles at Fakenham latest (3m, good), winning as he pleased; 8lb rise looks about right, and has stamina to spare down in trip.

7/2

1st

2

31st May 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

Class 5

14:35 Fakenham

Tuba

11st 6lb

J: Fern O’Brien

T: Fergal O’Brien

0-5 over hurdles, having been pulled up in both handicaps last year (2m1f/2m3f), but returns to this code after two 1m6f AW wins this spring and is evidenty in good nick; tries a new trip; likely contender.

4/6

Form: 3233-0

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Consistent enough maiden in UK last year for Kevin Philippart De Foy but was beaten a long way on yard debut at the Curragh and needs massive improvement.
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10th

4

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

14:20 Down Royal

Surrey Force

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: Thomas Gibney

Modest Flat performer has failed to land a blow in three maiden hurdles; opening mark probably on the high side.

25/1

5

(3)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:35 Navan

Surrey Force

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

Went close in Britain but shown nothing in two starts for his new connections after 34,000gns sale; won't mind rain but others appeal more.

25/1

Form: 9-701 C

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Showed improvement raised in trip when winning over 1m3f on handicap debut here two months ago; yard does well at this meeting and seems to be the first-string on jockey bookings; big player if she stays this trip.
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4th

4

14th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

1m 7f 144y

Class 2

12:55 Haydock

Love Sonnet

11st 1lb

J: James Davies

T: Tim Vaughan

Progressive 1m6f Flat winner in Ireland last summer for John Joseph Murphy; is going very much the right way in this sphere too for her new yard, comfortably making it 2-3 over hurdles in 2m juvenile at Newbury in December; this demands plenty more but she shouldn't be underestimated after a break.

12/1

Form: 0-3212

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Improving sort won over 1m4f at Roscommon and the extended 1m2f trip might have been too short there since; raised another 2lb but has to be respected again.
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4th

2

(3)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Coulstys Way

10st 2lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Patrick Magee

Won for the second time from 17 Flat starts when taking a 1m4f Galway handicap last time on soft; raised 10lb but the runner-up has since won well at Listowel so she has to still be respected; has run well here before.

4/1

1st

7

(6)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Galway

Coulstys Way

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Patrick Magee

Shaped well at Killarney before a mishap here at the festival, when clipped heels and unseated rider; beaten joint-favourite at Roscommon, never in a challenging position over this trip.

8/1

9th

9

(7)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Coulstys Way

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

C&D winner last May off 11lb lower; hinted as though returning to form when an encouraging third at Killarney but then clipped heels and unseated at Galway; likes it here and could go very well.

10/1

Form: 09-548 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Maiden wasn't beaten far off 2lb higher both recent starts but still needs more in a tougher race than those.
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11

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:33 Listowel

Randall Poets Lass

11st 1lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

0-16 on the Flat; best effort over timber came in a 2m maiden hurdle here last year but was still beaten 13.5l in that contest; not obviously well treated for handicap debut and best watched.

25/1

9th

9

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Randall Poets Lass

10st 11lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

Regressive Flat maiden wasn't beaten far on hurdling debut last year before falling; will be better suited to handicaps.

33/1

7th

6

(9)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

20:10 Tramore

Randall Poets Lass

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Seamus Fahey

Maiden's best efforts have been over much shorter trips; tame recent Killarney effort doesn't augur well.

20/1

Non-runners

Lady Kai

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €16.80
Straight Forecast €36.23
Tricast €520.92
Trifecta €419.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lady Kai

The Irish Sun:

Love Sonnet

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Surrey Force

POSTDATA:

Lady Kai