July 24 / 20.27 Leopardstown

20.27

Soft

Turkish Jockey Club Handicap

  • Prize money: £7314.05
  • 1m 7f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Turkish Jockey Club Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.10
  • Place: £3.20

Form: -30083

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Useful stayer who won twice at around 2m last season; showed signs of a return to form when third at Tramore last time; has an edge over Makaiah on that running; could go well here for a 10lb claimer.
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5

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 110y

19:55 Bellewstown

Curious Bride

11st 10lb

J: Mr P A King

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Four-time Flat winner has also won over hurdles; won over 1m7f at Leopardstown in July but has been below that level since off this mark and has to rebound.

16/1

6

(9)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:37 Tramore

Curious Bride

9st 8lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Likes a stamina test, last three wins at around this trip including at Leopardstown last month off 71; hampered start when never counting at same venue 9 days ago but that run can be forgiven and remains a player.

15/2

6th

1

(9)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:25 Leopardstown

Curious Bride

12st 2lb

J: Miss T Hjalmarsson

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Won two staying handicaps last year and added another one over C&D (gd-yld) two weeks ago; a 6lb rise makes things harder but another good run likely on the cards.

9/4

10/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 70/0-9

Last run: 89 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Ordinary sort on the Flat and over hurdles; met trouble in running at Navan in April, finishing in mid-field in a race in which The Truant was second; perhaps worth a market check.
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8th

2

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 216y

18:12 Clonmel

No Big Deal

11st 11lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Charles O’Brien

Deserved his C&D win in an amateur handicap last October after several solid displays; doubts raised by subsequent form but still merits respect in a race of this standard.

9/2

9th

2

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

No Big Deal

12st 0lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Charles O’Brien

Deserved win in Clonmel amateur handicap in October (yielding) off 93; solid Thurles effort off revised mark; mistake costly at Clonmel next time; remains of interest if avoiding serious error.

11/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: -71206

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Not a frequent winner but recorded the third success of a 53-race career at Navan in April and was second at the same track later that month; appears held by Makaiah on running at Limerick last month.
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5th

1

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

15:10 Huntingdon

The Truant

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Michael Attwater

3-36 on the Flat and 2-30 over hurdles after signing off for Paul Flynn with a Punchestown win last October (2m, good to yielding); has been running okay on the AW for this yard; not discounted.

14/1

4th

6

(5)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

The Truant

9st 4lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Won over 2m at Tramore last August for Paul Flynn; yet to reach that form for his new stable, just fourth of five in 1m6f handicap at Southwell 19 days ago; more is required despite an easing mark.

14/1

4th

4

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

The Truant

9st 5lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Five-time winner in Ireland (hurdles/Flat) but he was well held in two starts for this yard at the end of last year; however, he seemed to be going quite well at the top of the straight before weakening into seventh at Kempton (2m, AW) 17 days ago and may take a step forward from that return to action.

16/1

Form: -62033

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Placed in three of her four starts in blinkers; needs to improve with cheekpieces fitted now instead; capable 7lb claimer reduces her burden.
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9th

6

28th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 200y

17:50 Limerick

Ranting And Raven

11st 1lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Blinkered when placed three times in middle-distance Flat handicaps on a sound surface for Johnny Murtagh; recent Punchestown sixth was best hurdles run so far and mildly encouraging.

8/1

6th

10

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Ranting And Raven

11st 2lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Blinkered when placed three times in middle-distance Flat handicaps on a sound surface for Johnny Murtagh; needs to show major improvement from handicap hurdle debut at Cork; one of two for the stable.

20/1

10th

14

6th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Cork

Ranting And Raven

11st 0lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Gavin Cromwell

Blinkered when placed three times in middle-distance Flat handicaps on a sound surface for Johnny Murtagh; had her three qualifying runs in the autumn and returns from a break for handicap debut.

18/1

5th
7 (10)
Quiz Test

7/1

Form: 58-065

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at 1m1f but managed a good second in this race 12 months ago; just in front of The Truant at Limerick last time, the pair have a bit to find with runner-up Makaiah.
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4th

8

(1)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Quiz Test

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Sean Byrne

Sole win came at Cork in 2023; decent form last autumn, including a close third over 1m4f at Galway and second in a 19-runner contest at the Curragh, with Whats New, Earthsong and Bruant behind; may improve from a Cork run, but has to reverse form with Celtic Drud and Earthsong.

8/1

9th

17

(16)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Quiz Test

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Sean Byrne

Sole win came at Cork in 2023; decent form in defeat last autumn, including a close third over 1m4f at Galway and second to Trubshaw in a 19-runner contest at the Curragh, with Plunkett Street, Earthsong and Bruant behind; each-way chance if reappearing in similar shape.

8/1

11

(19)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Quiz Test

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Sean Byrne

Sole win came at Cork two years ago but went close last summer over 1m7f at Leopardstown and more recently close third over 1m4f at Galway last month; didn't quite get home in heavy ground at Listowel but solid run nonetheless; blinkers now replace cheekpieces.

12/1

Form: 221924 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Off the mark with a 1m5f Navan win in May after three consecutive placed runs; race may have come too soon when well held at Gowran four days later; resumed the consistent thread when beaten a short head over 2m1f at Limerick (Quiz Test and The Truant behind); finished behind Curious Bride when fourth at Tramore.
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2nd

13

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

Makaiah

9st 6lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Gerard O’Leary

Sole win came over 1m5f (good) at Navan last May; 2lb lower now but was out of form when last seen at the Curragh in October; best watched on seasonal return.

12/1

13

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Makaiah

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Gerard O’Leary

Sole win came over 1m5f at Navan in May (good) although only narrowly beaten at Listowel off this mark on similar ground; recent Ayr run (soft) leaves her with a bit to find but better ground to suit.

16/1

Form: 51540-

Last run: 230 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Won twice for Charlie Fellowes; poor recent form in maiden hurdles; this test may suit better but hard to fancy.
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10

8th Aug 2025

Good

3m 0f 0y

18:03 Wexford

Churchill Rose

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Arthur Goulding

Handicap debutante managed to win twice on the Flat for Charlie Fellowes but very few positives to take from three qualifying runs in maiden hurdles; well beaten on the Flat latest; others preferred.

20/1

7th

9

(5)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 7f 0y

20:27 Leopardstown

Churchill Rose

8st 11lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Arthur Goulding

Won twice for Charlie Fellowes; poor recent form in maiden hurdles; this test may suit better but hard to fancy.

33/1

17

11th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 190y

17:45 Cork

Churchill Rose

11st 5lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Arthur Goulding

Dual Flat winner in UK has been well beaten in two hurdle runs for this yard and best wait for handicaps.

66/1

Form: -54751

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Versatile five-time winner at an early stage of his career, best known for a Grade 2 novice hurdle win over 3m at Cheltenham; uneven form between 2022 and 2024, highlighted by two good runs over 1m6f at the Curragh; has been more consistent for this stable this term; made all and won easily at Tramore 16 days ago; could go in again off 8lb higher.
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14th

13

25th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 100y

17:35 Ballinrobe

Make Good

10st 13lb

J: Kevin Healy

T: Cian Collins

Two wins on the Flat in 2025 but losing run over hurdles stretches back to a Grade 2 win at Cheltenham in December 2020; new yard now and has been off since October; may need this run.

33/1

9th

7

25th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 5f 200y

16:13 Galway

Make Good

10st 10lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Veteran has had a good season on the Flat, recording 2m wins at Tramore and Clonmel; decent run back at 1m4f on latest and now reverts to hurdles for first time since January 2024 (Grade 2 Cheltenham novice winner in his day).

9/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-00

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Well held in bumpers; has shown little in three Flat runs over shorter trips and does not appeal as being well handicapped; blinkered for the first time.
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9th

3

(4)

24th Jul 2025

Soft

1m 7f 0y

20:27 Leopardstown

Albert Hirsch

10st 0lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: M C Grassick

Well held in bumpers; has shown little in three Flat runs over shorter trips and does not appeal as being well handicapped; blinkered for the first time.

16/1

1

(21)

27th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:25 Curragh

Albert Hirsch

10st 6lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: M C Grassick

Well held in three bumpers; two maiden runs suggest he'll be of more interest in handicaps; cheekpieces tried.

66/1

1

(1)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 110y

19:50 Tipperary

Albert Hirsch

10st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

Well held in three bumpers before an 11l sixth in a 1m6f maiden at Gowran in September; opposable.

100/1

Non-runners

Open To Question

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Payout
Exacta €84.20
Straight Forecast €71.93
Tricast €633.34
Trifecta €928.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Make Good

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Curious Bride

POSTDATA:

The Truant

The Irish Sun:

Make Good