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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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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5th

4

(6)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Hero Of The Hour

9st 13lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Four-time course winner (three over C&D); went close over 5f in December; form has been uneven since then but managed a solid third in a claimer last time; has a bit to find with Rattletheonionbag on running here a month ago.

6/1

3rd

8

(4)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:50 Dundalk (AW)

Hero Of The Hour

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Four-time course winner (three over C&D); went close over 5f in December but not at same level since, including when beaten 8l here last time (6f); not the best weighted here but Sadhbh Tormey's claim brings him into it.

15/1

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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8th

8

(11)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 182y

Class 5

15:00 Carlisle

Mount Ruapehu

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Three 6f wins on AW this year and he only narrowly failed to improve on a very modest turf strike-rate (now 1-35) when just touched off at Hamilton (5f, good) this month; no serious impact at Catterick (7f) since but ran well in headgear in Ireland and cheekpieces are now refitted.

9/1

8th

1

(5)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:30 Catterick

Mount Ruapehu

10st 0lb

J: Cara Tuke

T: Iain Jardine

Three 6f AW wins this year for new yard and short-headed at Hamilton (5f, good) eight days ago when back on turf; there can be optimism that he will be fine back up to 7f and he's a strong contender.

7/2

2nd

1

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 5f 7y

Class 6

17:00 Hamilton

Mount Ruapehu

9st 10lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Iain Jardine

Has been on a roll at Southwell in recent weeks and didn't run badly in defeat at Wolverhampton; carries a penalty for the cosy win five days ago but a greater concern would be his record on grass, which reads 1-33.

11/4

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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1st

1

(3)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Jordan Breeze

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Fine run on seasonal return at Dundalk and again when a 1l second of 15 at Bellewstown (5f, soft) on latest; in the mix again off the same mark.

9/2

2nd

1

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

Jordan Breeze

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

AW winner ran a fine race from a wide draw on seasonal return at Dundalk (5f) 10 days ago (Jazzit 0.75l behind); handles an ease and should go well again off the same mark.

11/2

2nd

1

(10)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jordan Breeze

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

In fine form last October under today's rider, winning over C&D off 48 and good second at the Curragh two days later; later same month ran creditably off this mark despite tardy start and absent since; hood now tried on return; draw may not be ideal.

15/2

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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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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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

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

10th

8

(12)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Realtin Fantasy

9st 3lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: W P Browne

Running well in 5f handicaps before flying way too high in a Listed race last time; back at the right level and effective here, she's respected despite a wide enough draw.

5/1

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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1st

6

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

14:42 Fairyhouse

Spirit Of Eagles

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Dowling

Sole win came over 5f at Down Royal three years ago; best run for some time when placed in Sligo handicap early this month off basement mark of 40; plenty on at the weights against most of her rivals here.

16/1

3rd

14

(9)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Spirit Of Eagles

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Dowling

Sole win came over 5f at Down Royal three years ago, but she was twice second at that track last year after finishing fourth (missed break) in this; lacks a recent run this time around.

25/1

11th

11

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Spirit Of Eagles

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Dowling

Sole career win came at Down Royal over 5f in the summer of 2023; has a good bit to find on recent form.

50/1

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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2nd

8

(4)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:42 Dundalk (AW)

Sovereign Banter

9st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

C&D winner last October, beating good yardstick Nikki Swango; has made the frame in four of his six subsequent races here, including two seconds; best of three 2026 runs when third behind Winemaker in January; stable's horses showing good form across a range of categories.

9/2

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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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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4th

16

(3)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Livingston Range

8st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: R Donohoe

Hasn't won since 2023, standout run last year when close second at Fairyhouse off 40; absent since October and 2lb wrong here.

14/1

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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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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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

+o+e Accumulators

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