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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6

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 148y

18:48 Sligo

Ranting And Raven

11st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Sixth of 18 at Punchestown in May (2m, good to yielding) represents her best form; in a top stable and still early days; improvement is not out of the question.

10/1

7th

6

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 150y

18:55 Wexford

Ranting And Raven

11st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Sixth of 18 over hurdles at Punchestown in May (2m, good to yielding) was her best hurdles run, but she didn't build on that at Limerick last time when tailed off (2m4f, soft); probably best on a sound surface.

33/1

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

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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12th

11

(18)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:10 Galway

Quiz Test

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Sean Byrne

Sole win came at Cork in 2023; decent form last autumn, including a close third over 1m4f at this venue and second in a 19-runner contest at the Curragh; made the frame at Gowran and Limerick recently; no stamina concerns.

12/1

3rd

5

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

20:20 Limerick

Quiz Test

9st 9lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

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; well-backed on latest of two runs this term when fourth at Gowran (Good Onya Mate second); 5lb claimer now rides but more exposed than that rival.

8/1

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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17th

1

(6)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Makaiah

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won off 2lb lower over 1m5f (good) here in May 2025; below best twice since promising seasonal reappearance at Roscommon but the drop to 0-60 company could spark a revival.

18/1

7th

8

(10)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Makaiah

11st 1lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Gerard O’Leary

Best on good ground and shaped nicely on seasonal return over 1m4f (good) at Roscommon when a 2.5l second; failed to fire at Ballinrobe on latest but didn't get her ground; could rebound on this more suitable surface.

12/1

11th

16

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Makaiah

9st 7lb

T: Gerard O’Leary

Started last season brightly with three placed efforts before a 1m5f Navan win; has also begun this season on a positive note when runner-up at Roscommon; only one win from 22 starts (along with six seconds); worth considering if getting a run; second reserve.

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