20.30
Good To FirmIrish Champions Festival Handicap
- Prize money: £9752.07
- 1m 4f 180y
- 10 runners
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Runners: 10 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Light rain
4/1 (Won)
- Win: £3.75
- Place: £1.70
Form: 0-2312 C
Last run: 34 days
W: 8st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 61
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (6) |
16th Jul 2026 Good 1m 5f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Placed at two before missing 3yo season; two wins here last year, including corresponding contest (Ob La Di well-held fourth); not seen after that until fair comeback over 1m2f here in May, and 2m1f may have stretched her at Limerick; only 4lb higher than last year; likes it good, but scratched because of quick ground last time. |
3/1 |
|
5th 6 (11) |
10th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 2m 1f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Enjoyed an excellent campaign last season which included two wins at Leopardstown (1m4f/1m5f, good); 1m2f too sharp on return there last month, interesting now upped further in trip here with Keane aboard. |
7/1 |
12/1
- Place: £4.40
Form: 3600-5
Last run: 2 days
W: 8st 12lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 64
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 6 (3) |
13th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 20y |
9st 2lb |
Had placed form over 6f/7f at three, but sole win came when making all over 1m7f in amateur riders' handicap at Leopardstown last summer; twice runner-up in maiden hurdles as well; this will be too sharp a test on first run since October. |
10/1 |
|
9 |
18th Oct 2025 Good 2m 0f 70y |
11st 7lb |
Won on the Flat at Leopardstown in August and some good hurdle runs since; the best of them when runner-up in maidens at Tramore and Listowel; a repeat will put him in the mix. |
7/2 |
|
2nd 9 |
27th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 0y |
11st 7lb |
Flat winner; best of four runs over hurdles on in a maiden at Tramore when beaten 0.75l; no impact on handicap debut here on Thursday but these are calmer waters; chance if turned out quickly. |
4/1 |
5/1
- Place: £1.70
Form: 5089-1
Last run: 22 days
W: 8st 8lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 71
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 10 (13) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 3lb |
On yard debut took a 1m2f Naas handicap under today's rider in June and ended a poor run of form with unlucky nose defeat by Longseoir over C&D last month, not clear run and allowing winner first run before running on really strongly at the finish; good chance of overturning that form give a clearer run if handling conditions. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 10 (13) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 3lb |
On yard debut took a 1m2f Naas handicap under today's rider in June and ended a poor run of form with unlucky nose defeat by Longseoir over C&D last month, not clear run and allowing winner first run before running on really strongly at the finish; good chance of overturning that form give a clearer run if handling conditions. |
13/2 |
|
2nd 10 (13) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 3lb |
On yard debut took a 1m2f Naas handicap under today's rider in June and ended a poor run of form with unlucky nose defeat by Longseoir over C&D last month, not clear run and allowing winner first run before running on really strongly at the finish; good chance of overturning that form give a clearer run if handling conditions. |
13/2 |
6/1
Form: 0-0555 D
Last run: 26 days
W: 10st 0lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 80
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 1 (1) |
16th Jul 2026 Good 1m 5f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Both wins in August, so coming into her time of year; money for her when fourth over 1m2f here in May, and stayed on from rear when fifth in the Ladies Derby over 1m2f at the Curragh, a race won by well-backed stablemate; that run might have sweetened her up and she can reverse placings with third-placed Cooley's Mist; hampered when fourth to Tatum in last year's renewal; has won over 1m4f. |
9/2 |
|
5th 6 (5) |
27th Jun 2026 Good 1m 2f 0y |
10st 1lb |
Won over an extended 1m2f at Naas last August on good ground; not suited by heavy ground on her final two starts; in rear on soft on return; much better when fourth at Leopardstown but poor again at Gowran; stablemate Fixation appeals more. |
12/1 |
|
8th 4 (7) |
1st Jun 2026 Good 1m 1f 120y |
9st 5lb |
Won over an extended 1m2f at Naas last August on good ground; not suited by heavy ground on her final two starts; in rear on soft on return; much better when fourth at Leopardstown, 1 3/4l in front of favourite Akecheta. |
5/1 |
33/1
Form: 123-80
Last run: 49 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Mare
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 4 (14) |
7th Jun 2026 Good 1m 5f 0y |
9st 12lb |
Three wins at 1m2f-1m3f in Germany but bar a Dundalk third last November, hasn't really threatened for this yard; off since December and returns with stable in decent fettle, so market check advised. |
16/1 |
|
13 (11) |
22nd Sep 2025 Yielding To Soft 1m 6f 55y |
9st 6lb |
Three-time winner in Germany (including on heavy) at 1m2f/1m3f; needs to improve based on form shown for current trainer this year. |
28/1 |
|
9 (17) |
9th Sep 2025 Soft 1m 4f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Three-time Flat winner in Germany (including on heavy) but good bit of improvement needed on what we've seen this year despite declining mark. |
14/1 |
10/1
Form: 51-320
Last run: 90 days
W: 9st 9lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4th 7 (16) |
27th Feb 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Sole win came in C&D fillies' maiden in November 2024; not far away in October from 1lb higher; lesser efforts since; wide draw to overcome in first-time cheekpieces. |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: 1246
Last run: 125 days
W: 9st 12lb
5 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2nd 8 (5) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 200y |
9st 1lb |
Sole win came on AW (1m4f maiden); well beaten both turf outings this term and looks to have a fair bit to find. |
14/1 |
|
13th 11 (12) |
1st Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 40y |
9st 9lb |
Dual-purpose AW winner; out of form at Dundalk earlier this year and disappointing return to turf at the Curragh eight days ago; eased 1lb and down in trip, but others arrive in better fettle. |
33/1 |
|
13th 21 (21) |
24th May 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 6f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Has only had one Flat run on turf; fair performer at up to 2m on AW at Dundalk, maiden winner (1m4f) and placed twice, including when third off this mark in October (1m4f); should be suited by ground conditions. |
33/1 |
16/1
Form: 606-89
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 67
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 15 (8) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Yet to win a handicap but comes here on the back of two good runs in defeat over 1m, at Killarney and when beaten 1/2l by an improver in 22-runner contest here (heavy), having led a furlong out; drop back to 7f could suit. |
10/1 |
|
13th 15 (8) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Yet to win a handicap but comes here on the back of two good runs in defeat over 1m, at Killarney and when beaten 1/2l by an improver in 22-runner contest here (heavy), having led a furlong out; drop back to 7f could suit. |
10/1 |
|
13th 15 (8) |
2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
8st 12lb |
Yet to win a handicap but comes here on the back of two good runs in defeat over 1m, at Killarney and when beaten 1/2l by an improver in 22-runner contest here (heavy), having led a furlong out; drop back to 7f could suit. |
10/1 |
5/1
Form: 470-02 D
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 13lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 5 (5) |
17th Jul 2026 Good 1m 5f 0y |
8st 12lb |
The last of her three wins came at Ballinrobe off 14lb higher nearly two years ago; has been regressive in the last year and needs to do more, even off a falling mark |
9/1 |
|
4th 6 (4) |
7th Jul 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Three-time turf winner but hasn't got her head in front since scoring off 12lb higher at Ballinrobe (1m5f, soft) in July 2024; three runs this term poor but acts on good ground and was second in this last season off 12lb higher; could revive. |
20/1 |
|
7th 8 (1) |
22nd Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 5f 0y |
8st 7lb |
3-27 on turf on the Flat; last win came over C&D (soft) in July 2024 off 11lb higher; hasn't really shaped like a winner in waiting in two runs this season; her last run at Roscommon wasn't too bad but more needed to get her head back in front and she's 1lb wrong. |
10/1 |
6/1
Form: 213-0
Last run: 92 days
W: 9st 10lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 76
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4 |
28th Jul 2025 Good 2m 0f 130y |
11st 7lb |
Godolphin cast off left previous hurdling form behind when landing a Cork maiden in May (17.5f, good), earning a rating of 117; unseated on the Flat at Leopardstown on only start since; a bit to find on the figures but will like the ground and not dismissed. |
12/1 |
|
4 (1) |
17th Jul 2025 Good To Firm 1m 4f 180y |
9st 10lb |
Bought for £27,000 off Godolphin for whom he won a 1m4f AW novice last year; tailed off on handicap debut at Gowran in April but came good in a maiden hurdle at Cork and now might tap back into that promise he showed for former connections; tongue-tie added. |
6/1 |
|
1st 7 |
10th May 2025 Good 2m 1f 65y |
11st 7lb |
prominent, went second 4th, led narrowly 5 out, faced challenges from 2 out, good jump last, ridden clear final 110yds |
12/1 |
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| Payout | |
|---|---|
| Exacta | €62.20 |
| Straight Forecast | €64.02 |
| Tricast | €226.70 |
| Trifecta | €457.40 |
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