August 15 / 17.10 Dundalk (AW)

17.10

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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Red God Handicap

  • Prize money: £24380.17
  • 1m 2f 150y
  • 14 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Red God Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Partly cloudy

Form: 430880

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Has seven turf wins to his name up to 1m4f; is 0-13 on AW but was a close second in this race last year; not at his best lately but is dropping down the handicap so would be dangerous to rule out.
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3rd

14

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Star Harbour

12st 0lb

J: Tadhg McGuinness

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven turf wins including over C&D; fine AW 2nd last time; rated 86 on turf and can go close.

4/1

2nd

4

(3)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Star Harbour

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time turf winner ran a nice race to finish second at Gowran earlier this week (12.5f, gd-fm): rated 4lb higher on this surface and while he's 0-17 on the AW, he's gone close on plenty of occasions off much higher marks; chance, once this doesn't come too soon.

15/2

2nd

7

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 100y

16:22 Gowran Park

Star Harbour

9st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Adrian McGuinness

On a long losing run since his last win in September 2024; has had two of his last three starts in Britain; unplaced at Ripon last time, fine effort when second at Carlisle (1m3f, good to firm) behind subsequent Royal Ascot winner Opportunity; closely matched with Navy Waters on running at the Curragh in June.

8/1

Form: 1-5248 CD

Last run: 96 days

W: 9st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has eight AW wins to his name over various trips including two wins last winter; is only 2lb higher than last winning mark and his modest turf run last time can be forgiven so can go well.
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1st

8

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

San Andreas

12st 0lb

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Only two of 10 wins have been on turf but rated 80 so has to be respected in this grade.

11/4

5th

3

(6)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

San Andreas

9st 9lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Course regular (8-35) who is now at the veteran stage; no faulting his two runner-up efforts over 1m4f/2m here this year; always behind in valuable 1m2f Lingfield contest at Easter; solid claims back at his favoured venue.

15/2

14th

4

(9)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Lingfield (AW)

San Andreas

9st 7lb

J: Toby Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dundalk regular (8-35) who is now at the veteran stage; no faulting his two runner-up efforts over 1m4f/2m this year, but he may be vulnerable to younger legs back down in trip.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 870335 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has won seven times on AW over shorter; yet to score on turf but has run fine races lately up to 1m2f and coming back to his favoured surface is a help; holds a solid chance from a good draw.
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8th

9

(3)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Final Voyage

8st 13lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

A seven-time AW winner, he scored his first turf win at Cork in April over 10.5f; didn't get the clearest run so it was a cracking effort over C&D last time behind Kalir; up 2lb and is one to consider.

10/1

2nd

2

(4)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Final Voyage

9st 13lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Ended a long losing sequence with a 10.5f Cork win in April under this rider (good to yielding) off 3lb lower; didn't appreciate drop back to 7f back at Cork the following month (short head behind Dark Viper); never better than midfield over this trip at Naas when last seen; others preferred.

25/1

11th

4

(7)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Final Voyage

9st 11lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Ended a long losing sequence with a 10.5f Cork win last month under this rider (good to yielding) off 5lb lower; didn't appear to appreciate drop to 7f back at Cork last time when staying on for seventh (short head behind Dark Viper); others more likely.

10/1

Form: 20-005 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won this in 2023 and scored on turf last year; has to improve on recent runs but is now 3lb lower than for that last score so has to be considered from a good draw.
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2

(3)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Longbourn

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

C&D winner in 2023 three turf wins; light campaign this year but encouraging signs over C&D on latest when creditable fourth (1.5l off Star Harbour) in August; little bit to find with that rival, who has since gone close.

11/4

4

(3)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Longbourn

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won this in 2023 and scored on turf last year; has to improve on recent runs but is now 3lb lower than for that last score so has to be considered from a good draw.

9/1

1

(6)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:25 Leopardstown

Longbourn

10st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Latest of four career wins came in this race last year off 1lb higher; two Curragh runs this term some way below best so needs to bounce back.

12/1

Form: 45-073 CD

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins along with three turf wins; was poor over fences last time but has a chance on his previous Leopardstown third over 1m4f.
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14th

5

(10)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Walhaan

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Seven Flat wins include over C&D, and more recently on the AW in December; trip inadequate on seasonal return here in April and has since been pulled up over hurdles; champion jockey booked but veteran appears vulnerable.

14/1

10

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Killarney

Walhaan

10st 0lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ciaran Murphy

Seven-time Flat winner won a Leopardstown maiden hurdle in March 2023 (2m, good to yielding) but generally moderate form over hurdles since then; the same can be said of his recent outing on the level at Leopardstown last month.

18/1

Form: -22947 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Is a 1m4f winner here and also placed over C&D; has been hit and miss last four starts up to 2m (big run when fourth in Northumberland Plate) but has a chance if at his best.
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12th

7

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Tribal Star

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both career wins have come here, the latest in this race last year off 1lb higher; has run well in defeat over much further on turf a couple of times this term and soft ground wouldn't have suited at Galway latest; should be doing his best work at the finish.

11/1

10th

11

(11)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Tribal Star

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two-time AW winner is 0-9 on turf; stayed on well for a 2.75l second over 2m1f at Killarney last time and closely matched with The Kingstonian on Chester form in May; may need more of a stamina test.

12/1

2nd

1

(5)

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:40 Killarney

Tribal Star

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Premier handicap winner over 1m2f at Dundalk last season; upped in trip this year to decent effect; good third in the Chester Plate in May; made no impact in the Northumberland Plate last time but will appreciate the calmer waters here.

7/1

Form: 95-106

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner won at Limerick in June over 1m4f and was unlucky at Galway last time over that trip; this trip is a bit short but he shouldn't be far away all the same.
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16th

13

(18)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 0y

17:00 Naas

God Of Thunder

9st 2lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won over hurdles and on the Flat (12.5f) at Limerick last year; ran well over timber at Sligo on his penultimate start in a claimer but heavy defeat back on the Flat at Tramore (2m) on latest; well handicapped but needs to rebound back in trip.

22/1

7th

1

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:55 Tramore

God Of Thunder

10st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Was in better form last year when winning at Limerick over hurdles and on the Flat (1m5f, good, rated 73); largely struggled in both codes since, although ran to his mark at Killarney last month when sixth (1m4f, good); took second in a Sligo claiming hurdle last time when well treated; others make more appeal.

7/1

11/1

Form: 52-576 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner over 1m on turf for William Haggas; no bad run in three starts for this yard; back up to this trip can help but makes AW debut so that is a question.
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4th

4

(4)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:03 Leopardstown

Retracement

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Won off 5lb lower at the Curragh last season (1m2f, yielding); not a bad run over that C&D on seasonal return but struggled upped to 1m4f there on latest; eased 1lb, cheekpieces go on and this shorter trip more suitable so not dismissed.

14/1

7th

9

(13)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Retracement

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Won off 6lb lower here in October (1m2f, yielding); handles quicker ground and should come on for pleasing comeback run over 1m2f here (good) last month, but has to prove he stays this far.

10/1

6th

12

(13)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Retracement

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Fifth behind Apercu in this event 12 months ago; C&D winner on penultimate start last season, beating subsequent improver Fiver Friday; final outing over 1m4f was too bad to be true.

12/1

Form: 408603 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Three course wins over 1m; best run this term when third at Leopardstown last time over 1m1f; this trip is a query but can be involved if staying.
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7

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cheers Again

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Has a record of 3-5 at this track and ran well enough over 1m2.5f in a premier handicap last time; probably didn't get home over that trip after a wide passage and can do better today.

10/1

10

(8)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Cheers Again

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Paul W Flynn

Three course wins over 1m; best run this term when third at Leopardstown last time over 1m1f; this trip is a query but can be involved if staying.

12/1

Form: 745696 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Course maiden winner over 7f and some good runs up to 1m2f since including in a Group 3; not so good since and the blinkers worn last time are left off; needs a return to her best.
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11th

5

(2)

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Spicy Margarita

9st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Robson De Aguiar

Sole win has come in an AW maiden in February 2025 but has run well in defeat in Listed and Group 3 company at times since; however, has been poor on her last two starts and needs a major revival.

40/1

7th

6

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:40 Gowran Park

Spicy Margarita

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Robson De Aguiar

One of two for trainer; sole success came in a 3yo Dundalk maiden early last year; didn't run a bad race in a Curragh Listed contest in June when just 1.75l behind the winner (1m, good); out of her depth in a Curragh Group 3 last week; has the rating to be involved at this level.

7/1

8th

7

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Spicy Margarita

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Sole success came in a 3yo Dundalk maiden early last year; 0-10 in stakes races and yet to trouble the judge, though was only 1.75l behind the winner in a 1m Listed race here on latest (good); more needed upped in trip and grade.

25/1

Form: 88-762

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
AW winner when trained in UK; was just denied over this trip at Down Royal last time on third start for this yard; up 1lb and can run well.
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8

(1)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Nocturnal

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Won twice when trained in UK over approx' 7f including on AW; last three runs have been over 1m2.5f; placed at Down Royal and this track either side of a poor run here; a chance if as effective back at a mile.

17/2

1

(8)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nocturnal

10st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Dual winner including on AW in UK; decent runs in defeat first three runs for this yard but below form over C&D last time; that was a premier handicap so can do better in this grade.

9/1

12

(13)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Nocturnal

8st 11lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

AW winner when trained in UK; was just denied over this trip at Down Royal last time on third start for this yard; up 1lb and can run well.

10/1

Form: /41-59 C

Last run: 101 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Three 1m4f wins here and placed over this trip too; has to improve on both 2025 runs but is 3lb below that last winning mark so is possible.
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10th

1

(4)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Satono Chevalier

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: M K Flannery

Much improved this year, recording wins at Navan, Ballinrobe and over just shy of this trip at Limerick in June; held off career-high marks last twice, trip possibly too far at Killarney and in Galway premier handicap; drops back in grade so respected, but this ground may be on the quick side.

10/1

12th

17

(10)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Satono Chevalier

8st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: M K Flannery

In fine form on turf and on the AW in 2026; has won three of last five starts, most recently on penultimate start at Limerick (12.5f, soft) off 4lb lower; 2m1f may have stretched at Killarney latest and drops back in trip now; place shout.

12/1

3rd

4

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:40 Killarney

Satono Chevalier

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: M K Flannery

Undergoing very much a new lease of life, winning three of his last four, and a ride of 17lb could still be manageable; unproven over this trip but in the form of his life and will be popular with Oisin Murphy booked.

3/1

8/1

Form: 2-2222 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
A bit frustrating as has been runner-up in last five runs and hung both ways when beaten here last time over C&D; cheekpieces need to help.
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1st

4

28th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

15:40 Wexford

Game Point

10st 13lb

J: Paddy Cody

T: R P Cody

Useful Flat maiden (rated 77) and placed in all four maiden hurdles at 2m, most recently over C&D last month, mistake two out not helping his cause when beaten over 4l into third; has his chance again but is proving a bit frustrating.

11/8

3rd

12

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 150y

16:00 Wexford

Game Point

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: R P Cody

Useful Flat maiden, runner-up in four maidens and rated 77 in that sphere; placed in three maiden hurdles, latest at Roscommon (2m gd) 17 days ago when beaten 6.25l into third, shaping well as was unsuited by slow pace; should be winning one of these soon and the one to beat.

5/2

3rd

10

6th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 204y

17:48 Roscommon

Game Point

11st 0lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: R P Cody

Useful but frustrating Flat maiden for Ger Lyons; solid efforts in maiden hurdles at Sligo and Limerick; was ahead of Luker's Tipple on latter occasion and should confirm that form on 2lb worse terms.

3/1

Form: 1-3206 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Reserve; maiden winner over 1m4f here last winter and two good runs in defeat after up to 2m; not at best last twice and needs a return to form; trip maybe a bit short.
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4th

7

(16)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Pearl Jewel

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

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

Non-runners

Monasterboice

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €72.10
Straight Forecast €56.45
Tricast €702.78
Trifecta €536.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Final Voyage

The Irish Sun:

Game Point

TOPSPEED:

Tribal Star

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Final Voyage

POSTDATA:

Final Voyage