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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 10 (4) |
28th Sep 2026 Good 1m 4f 194y |
8st 11lb |
All three wins have come at Leopardstown, the last in a 1m7f handicap in July; probably didn't handle the soft ground or the track at Galway 8 days later; can run well if back to form. |
16/1 |
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15th 3 (12) |
31st Jul 2026 Yielding 1m 6f 14y |
10st 0lb |
Won twice at Leopardstown track last year over 1m4f/1m5f; has confirmed a liking for that venue this season; third to today's rival Cooley's Mist in a 1m5f event the middle of the month, as a prelude to last week's winning effort over 1m7f; up 5lb, can remain competitive. |
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 3 |
1st Oct 2026 Good 2m 6f 170y |
11st 6lb |
Has backed up a maiden hurdle win at Tramore with two pleasing Flat runs; finished third of 18 over 1m4f at Cork, and second of 15 over 1m6f at Listowel, both races won by the same horse; can keep up the good work in his first handicap hurdle. |
9/4 |
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2nd 1 (10) |
21st Sep 2026 Good 1m 6f 55y |
10st 0lb |
Back to form in winning a Tramore maiden hurdle and backed that up with a 3l third of 18 over 1m4f at Cork; returning to further is probably a good move and claimer takes 7lb off his back this time. |
8/1 |
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3rd 4 (8) |
30th Aug 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 4f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Poor in two Flat runs on return from a break but bounced back with a maiden hurdle win at Tramore on latest; that will have boosted confidence but this trip may be on the sharp side back on the level. |
16/1 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 4 (6) |
23rd Aug 2026 Good 1m 2f 110y |
9st 0lb |
Last win came over C&D just over a year ago off 4lb lower; starting to come into form now, solid fifth at the Curragh in June (1m2f, gd-fm) and then beaten just 0.75l at Leopardstown (1m5f, good) last time; this shorter trip fine and she's a contender. |
4/1 |
|
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 |
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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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 2 |
13th Oct 2026 Good 2m 0f 46y |
11st 6lb |
Dundalk maiden winner early last year; ran poorly at that venue when well fancied on the strength of three consecutive placed efforts on turf; maiden hurdle form is not particularly compelling; however, the bar is set quite low for his first handicap. |
11/2 |
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9th 5 (4) |
18th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 4f 0y |
9st 8lb |
C&D maiden winner early last year and placed twice here; good chance now based on three consecutive placed efforts on turf; went close over 1m6f at Fairyhouse (rated race); close on the heels of Diamond Exchange and Nakasero when third in 1m3f Naas handicap; again not beaten far over 1m5f at Leopardstown. |
9/2 |
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3rd 4 (1) |
20th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Just 1m4f AW maiden win to his name but arrives on the back of two fine runs on turf, had the run of the race when pipped over 1m6f at Fairyhouse (rated race) and again made plenty of use of when third in 1m3f Naas handicap early this month; definite claims back up in trip. |
15/2 |
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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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