July 18 / 17.42 Down Royal

17.42

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Ampion Testing Across UK And Ireland Handicap

  • Prize money: £4876.03
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Ampion Testing Across UK And Ireland Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 7/0-00

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Some early promise at 5f in 2023; lost his way subsequently and after 483-day absence has finished stone-last in both starts this term; can only be watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(5)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Dabirsim Flyer

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Fergal Birrane

Some early promise at 5f in 2023; lost his way subsequently and after 483-day absence has finished stone-last in both starts this term; can only be watched.

25/1

4

(11)

25th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Dabirsim Flyer

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Fergal Birrane

Some early promise at 5f in 2023; lost his way subsequently; tailed off when tried over a longer trip at Ballinrobe on his first run after a long absence.

50/1

11th

3

(11)

9th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 138y

18:10 Ballinrobe

Dabirsim Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Fergal Birrane

midfield, towards rear halfway

33/1

Form: 550002 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Six wins include dead-heat in this race last year off 52; back to form when well-backed favourite at Bellewstown recently, denied room at a crucial stage and allowing winner first run when staying-on second to My Girl Sioux (won again since); big player.
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10th

9

(17)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Hero Of The Hour

9st 4lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: William Delahunty

Seven wins between turf and AW over 5f-6f for former yard; made a good start for this stable with C&D fourth; midfield last week in a Naas event in which Tawaazon was second.

12/1

12th

11

(2)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Hero Of The Hour

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: William Delahunty

Seven wins (incl' at this track) between turf and AW over 5f-6f for former yard; not a bad stable debut at Fairyhouse last time and can be in the mix with some improvement.

8/1

4th

4

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Fairyhouse

Hero Of The Hour

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: William Delahunty

Seven-time winner for his former yard between 5f-6f on turf plus AW; some fair AW runs in spring; 2lb below last winning mark, so not ruled out.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4-0900 D

Last run: 74 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
His 1-31 record on turf is a concern, yet to show any form of note this year although twice over too far a trip including latest; back to best trip and handicapper giving him every chance (down 13lb this term).
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

2

(3)

20th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

14:30 Ayr

Mount Ruapehu

9st 11lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three 6f AW wins for Iain Jardine in the spring; also ran well on turf at Hamilton in May but his form has dipped since; back to his last winning mark but he needs to raise his game; the removal of cheekpieces could be a positive.

4/1

6th

2

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 6

15:45 Carlisle

Mount Ruapehu

10st 0lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three 6f AW wins for Iain Jardine in the spring; also ran well on turf at Hamilton in May but his form has dipped since; not on a bad mark and his stable is going well but he does need to raise his game again.

8/1

6th

1

(3)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Mount Ruapehu

10st 2lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Iain Jardine

Did well on AW for new stable in March/April, winning three times over 6f, and was very close second off today's mark when back on turf here (5f, good) in early May; needs to up his game after three lesser efforts but still enters calculations.

7/1

Form: 089

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Brother to a good sprinter Starspangledwaves; unexposed entering handicaps after three quick maiden runs last month over various trips, too keen last time over 1m; market best guide.
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7th

10

(9)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Jordan Breeze

9st 6lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Won at Cork in May off 2lb lower (5f, soft); struggled off this mark twice since, including when well behind Nouvel Espoir at Down Royal on his favoured easy ground latest; others make more appeal.

14/1

6th

5

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:50 Down Royal

Jordan Breeze

9st 6lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Built on runner-up finishes over 5f at Dundalk and Bellewstown (soft) to score at Cork (soft); never dangerous off revised mark at Navan next time (5f, good); possibly best with a soft surface so watch the weather.

11/2

11th

13

(16)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Jordan Breeze

9st 6lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Has developed into a reliable sort this season; second to An Laochmor at Dundalk and also runner-up to Alnofoor at Bellewstown before a well-deserved Cork win; apprentice has a good record on him; has stronger credentials than most

6/1

Form: 044483 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Series of solid runs in the spring on both good and soft and again when strong favourite at Tipperary on latest, taking keen hold when close third; has a handicap in him if settling better.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

17

(5)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

An Laochmor

9st 1lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Transferred his excellent AW form (4211) to turf when second over C&D six week ago; chance in this company is underlined by his victory over Jordan Breeze at Dundalk in April; shares a consistent recent profile with that rival and Alnofoor.

10/1

2nd

13

(13)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

An Laochmor

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Won over this trip on AW at Lingfield and Dundalk the last twice, his only wins; has run well at times on turf including at this course; has to do more but has to be considered.

7/1

Form: 59-002 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Hard to win with but did win her maiden at Tipperary and was second in handicap there for the second year running early this month, pressing winner throughout under today's rider when beaten a neck (An Laochmor third); likes a fast 5f and ran well here last summer.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(3)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:44 Bellewstown

Realtin Fantasy

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: W P Browne

Record of 2-53; hit and miss last year during a winless campaign; lengthy absence to overcome.

33/1

9

(17)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Realtin Fantasy

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: W P Browne

C&D winner off 6lb higher in November 2023; couple of good runs this year but was well behind a few of these over C&D on latest; well-treated but needs to rediscover best.

20/1

Form: 945525 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
No win since 2023 but mostly running well this season, notably narrowly denied here over 7f (good) last month; slow start didn't help at Limerick latest and can't afford that here back at the minimum trip.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(11)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Spirit Of Eagles

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Thomas Dowling

C&D winner in 2023 won for the second time in a 6f Fairyhouse claimer in May; raised 19lb for that win but has been solid in defeat since including over C&D; got no run at Fairyhouse last time; a player.

8/1

8th

11

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Spirit Of Eagles

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Dowling

Bridged a gap of almost three years between wins when landing a C&D claimer (good) in May; did well to take a 2l third of eight at Down Royal (5f, soft) last time after being raised 19lb for her claimer win; in great form and she has a chance if it continues.

8/1

3rd

8

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:50 Down Royal

Spirit Of Eagles

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Thomas Dowling

Bridged a gap of almost three years between wins when landing a Fairyhouse claimer (6f, good) last time, beating some much higher rated rivals; only other win came over C&D; up 19lb for her latest win which dampens enthusiasm.

5/1

Form: -02049

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Roscommon claimer; handicap form has been ordinary, never counting at Bellewstown latest; first attempt at 5f here and others preferred.
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12th

10

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Sovereign Banter

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Andrew Slattery

Consistent over 6f on AW during the winter and into April when second to the veteran Jered Maddox; twice runner-up on turf last year; badly drawn at Fairyhouse last month and should not be judged harshly on that run.

10/1

13th

6

(18)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

Sovereign Banter

9st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Consistent over 6f on AW over the winter and into April; gelded and has had a break; twice runner-up on turf last year, but nasty draw here.

11/1

Form: 930605 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Both turf wins have been at Tipperary though ran well over C&D last summer; showed more than he has been of late back at Tipperary latest although has a bit to find with a couple of these on that form.
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Verdict Starting price

13

(7)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Havana Notion

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John James Feane

Minor signs of a revival of late but only 3-42 and not ideal being 7lb out of the weights.

20/1

9

(6)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Havana Notion

9st 4lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: John James Feane

Both turf wins have been at Tipperary though ran well over C&D last summer; showed more than he has been of late back at Tipperary latest although has a bit to find with a couple of these on that form.

13/2

Form: 070728 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Losing run goes back two years; operating off a lowly mark nowadays, penultimate Fairyhouse second shows he can be competitive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

15

(9)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Livingston Range

8st 10lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: R Donohoe

Did not get the best of runs over 5f at Naas last week; previous fourth over C&D was respectable; needs to reverse form with Monastere.

16/1

14th

21

(22)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Livingston Range

8st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: R Donohoe

Similar efforts in defeat both starts this year; travelled well at Fairyhouse last time over 6f but didn't find a lot off the bridle; coming back to this trip might help.

12/1

4th

14

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Livingston Range

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: R Donohoe

Three-time winner has run well in defeat at this venue too; ran a fine race at Navan on seasonal debut and should be involved with improvement.

12/1

Form: 030905

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced mare shaped well on handicap debut off 52 at Bellewstown (5f) in April but safely held since, although good bit to take from recent Naas run in first-time blinkers when faring best of those racing far side; return to 5f to suit and could go well at decent odds.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

18

(14)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Naas

Lakota Lady

8st 11lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Michael J Browne

Third in a 5f handicap at Bellewstown in April and only 2l away on penultimate start at Down Royal; never got involved after a slow start last time; one of the better options.

20/1

23

(21)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:20 Cork

Lakota Lady

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Michael J Browne

Shaped well on handicap debut off 52 at Bellewstown (5f) in April but has been unable to build on that early-season third placing.

25/1

11

(8)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Lakota Lady

9st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Michael J Browne

Lightly raced mare shaped well on handicap debut off 52 at Bellewstown (5f) in April but safely held since, although good bit to take from recent Naas run in first-time blinkers when faring best of those racing far side; return to 5f to suit and could go well at decent odds.

10/1

Form: 9-5750

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been tried over various trips, penultimate C&D fifth one of his better efforts; not one to rule out.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

21

(18)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Naas

Therussiancomposer

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Ciaran Murphy

It was over 5f when close up at Down Royal but Sligo was disappointing; still a maiden.

20/1

6th

8

(4)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 21y

19:00 Sligo

Therussiancomposer

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Nine-race maiden who has tried various trips but it was over 5f when close up at Down Royal and he was staying on; considered.

4/1

12

(13)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Therussiancomposer

8st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Maiden has been tried over various trips, penultimate C&D fifth one of his better efforts; not one to rule out.

16/1

Non-runners

Whatswrongnow, Lismacbryan, Theriverrunsdeep

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Payout
Exacta €33.50
Straight Forecast €38.75
Tricast €1014.65
Trifecta €1167.30

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Spirit Of Eagles

SPOTLIGHT:

Lakota Lady

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Hero Of The Hour

POSTDATA:

Realtin Fantasy