August 21 / 18.55 Leopardstown

18.55

Good

TOTE Handicap

  • Prize money: £9752.07
  • 1m 1f 0y
  • 15 runners
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TOTE Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 1-4550

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Winner on turf and AW over 1m for former yard; not at his best at Naas last time; holds a place chance on the balance of this year's form.
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2nd

4

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 184y

16:17 Naas

Nakasero

9st 11lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Henry De Bromhead

Latest win was just under a year ago over 1m1f at Leopardstown, although twice went close on AW over the winter (at this trip and 1m4f); well held in two starts at Leopardstown this summer, although it was a hot race last time and this is more his level.

14/1

9th

9

(2)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:03 Leopardstown

Nakasero

8st 11lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Henry De Bromhead

AW and two-time turf winner whose last success came over C&D (good) last August off 9lb lower; may have needed latest run over 1m4f here after 105 days off so may take a step forward now dropped back in trip with that run under his belt.

20/1

8th

6

(6)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Nakasero

10st 1lb

J: Ms Pandora Briselden

T: Henry De Bromhead

Three wins have been over shorter trips, including here last summer (1m1f, good); only caught late over this trip on AW over the winter so has to be considered on turf return.

10/1

2nd
16 (6)
Keilah

8/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 25-763 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip at Punchestown during a spell of good form last season, her only success from 18 Flat starts; recent Naas third was over further, as were her first two runs this term; the drop in trip might help.
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10th

2

(10)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:22 Gowran Park

Keilah

10st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Struck a vein of good form at around this time last season, when placed at Naas and Leopardstown; reverts to the Flat after two runs over hurdles at Sligo; others preferred.

14/1

5th

6

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:15 Sligo

Keilah

10st 11lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

1-21 on the Flat, although placed on several occasions; her C&D maiden hurdle run here (good) last time wasn't too encouraging; makes handicap hurdle debut now but others make more appeal.

14/1

7th

4

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:58 Sligo

Keilah

11st 7lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Mark Michael McNiff

Not a bad handicapper at around 1m1f/1m2f for Willie McCreery and fair form in three spins over hurdles, although tended to be too keen; picked up for 5,000euros in November; had a recent comeback run on the Flat.

8/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 262005

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Inconsistent this year; 1-17 record is a negative; on the plus side, he has tended to show his best form at this venue, runner-up here on three occasions.
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3rd

2

(15)

21st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Artful Approach

9st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Stephen Thorne

Inconsistent this year; 1-17 record is a negative; on the plus side, he has tended to show his best form at this venue, runner-up here on three occasions.

12/1

4

(2)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Artful Approach

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Stephen Thorne

Inconsistent this year; 1-16 record is a negative; held by Imposing Supreme on Galway run; has tended to show his best form at Leopardstown.

12/1

13th

4

(13)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

14:45 Galway

Artful Approach

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Won over 7f here last summer for Jack Davison off 73 and good run six days later over today's C&D; two good runs this term in Leopardstown handicaps but too keen on latest in premier handicap at same venue; slow-starter at times.

12/1

Form: 560-41 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Ordinary form at two and three; signalled that he was not a lost cause when running on to take fourth over 1m at Killarney on seasonal debut; built on that with C&D win two weeks ago; up 9lb, same 10lb claimer.
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2nd

4

(2)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 0y

17:00 Naas

Sinbad My Dad

9st 13lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Seamus Fahey

Won off 4lb lower last year; hinted at a return to form at Leopardstown on penultimate but jockey reported he stopped quickly back there on latest; may need a bit more help from the handicapper.

14/1

9th

2

(19)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Sinbad My Dad

9st 13lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Seamus Fahey

Won this off 4lb lower last season; ran on well for a close fourth here on latest over 1m2f; not the kindest of draws, but should be staying on at the finish.

13/2

Form: -00097

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
A very dependable performer last season in marked contrast to her profile this year; however, she has come down 14lb from a career high of 92 and could become competitive again.
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9th

4

(8)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 125y

17:30 Naas

Presence

9st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Twice a winner last season; mixed bag this term, standout effort when coming from way back to finish third to Kashel Spring (Its All Peachy second) at Punchestown last month; six days later didn't count on heavy ground at Listowel (1m); has to be considered back on better ground, with this longer trip likely to suit.

13/2

2

(10)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 80y

15:12 Listowel

Presence

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Dependable last season in contrast to her profile this year; shaped as if she was becoming competitive again when fifth of 15 at Leopardstown last month; did not give her apprentice rider much help at Punchestown last week, ran on well late,

6/1

3rd

2

(9)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:18 Punchestown

Presence

9st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

A very dependable performer last season in marked contrast to her profile this year; however, she has come down 16lb from a career high of 92; shaped as if she was becoming competitive again when fifth of 15 at Leopardstown last month

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: 00-043 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 2lb

8 yo Horse

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ended last season on a low note and began the new campaign similarly; has recovered form to make the frame over 1m here and at Gowran on his last two starts; 10lb claim eases big burden.
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5th

1

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Giuseppe Cassioli

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Exposed 8yo who remains on a tough enough mark but did go close at Gowran three runs back, in a field of 16 over 1m; rarely seen at Dundalk these days.

5/1

5th

1

(5)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Giuseppe Cassioli

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Exposed 8yo who remains on a tough enough mark but did go close at Gowran three runs back, in a field of 16 over 1m; rarely seen at Dundalk these days.

5/1

1

(8)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Giuseppe Cassioli

12st 2lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Gerard O’Leary

Gained a second win over this trip at Leopardstown last season and successful over 1m since; back to form with 1l defeat at Gowran in July but couldn't build on that a fortnight ago; should be suited by the surface and Patrick Mullins is an eyecatching jockey booking; interesting contender despite not looking particularly well treated at present.

5/1

10/1

Form: 076-53

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Has run over a range of distances; potentially interesting on handicap debut following an improved display in finishing third of 19 in a 1m maiden at Naas early this month.
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6

(23)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Maarisha

9st 9lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Placed over this trip in Naas fillies maiden but hasn't progressed, dropping out tamely on soft last time; hard to make a convincing case for back in handicap company.

25/1

7th

4

(4)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

14:05 Bellewstown

Maarisha

9st 3lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Best of seven runs was 3.5l third of 19 in Naas fillies' maiden (1m, good to yielding) in August; not at the same level on her handicap debut at Leopardstown; well behind Tswalu at Clonmel on latest; work to do.

12/1

Form: 088603

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
All three wins in a 48-race career have been at the Curragh; out of form this season until third at that venue 12 days ago; would have been closer with a clearer passage.
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12

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:10 Navan

No More Porter

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Strike-rate of 3-63 but has been running well and latest third at the Curragh (1m, good to firm) warrants an upgrade; has form on all surfaces.

14/1

3rd

11

(2)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

No More Porter

8st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Adrian McGuinness

One of two for trainer; all three wins have come here, including one over C&D; 8lb below his last winning mark from 2024; good placed form on good ground over 1m here in June and at Killarney and Gowran last month; yielding to soft ground a possible excuse when disappointing at Galway last time; he could have a big run in him with Keane aboard for the first time.

9/1

8th

13

(11)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

No More Porter

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three wins have been gained at the Curragh and a large portion of his places too; good second over 1m at his favoured venue last month; has continued in good form with placed efforts at Killarney and Gowran.

8/1

6/1

Form: -02741 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins; got off the mark on turf when beating subsequent winner Thegooseiscooked by 3l over C&D six weeks ago; good chance despite an extra 10lb; 5lb claimed this time, instead of 3lb last time.
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9th

5

(4)

16th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Curragh

Unterberg

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Laura Hourigan

Best on AW (six wins) but just 1-21 on turf; scored at Dundalk in March but soundly beaten back on turf of late; jockey booking encouraging off a reduced mark.

14/1

14th

9

(19)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Unterberg

9st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

Best on AW (6-12) but just 1-20 on turf; scored at Dundalk in March but soundly beaten back on turf the last twice (7l behind Thatwilldoso on penultimate); drawn wide; others more convincing.

25/1

8th

3

(7)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Unterberg

9st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

Loves Dundalk and won three in a row there in the spring (10.5f/1m4f); sole turf win came here last summer over 1m1f (off 60) and will be sharper for Roscommon run after nearly three months off; AW mark of 87; turf mark of 78 reflects his good AW form earlier in the year, rather than his actual achievements on grass.

11/1

33/1

Form: 4/60-0

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Failed to build on early promise for Ger Lyons; down the field at Galway on final 2024 start; suffered the same fate at the same venue on reappearance.
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8th

3

(7)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Hutton Glen

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Thomas Gibney

Has been in decline since showing useful form for Ger Lyons two seasons ago; no sign of a revival despite his slump in the ratings.

25/1

8th

3

(7)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Hutton Glen

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Thomas Gibney

Has been in decline since showing useful form for Ger Lyons two seasons ago; no sign of a revival despite his slump in the ratings.

25/1

15

(15)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Hutton Glen

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

15-race maiden and shown very little since 2023 in either sphere; hard to fancy.

25/1

10/1

Form: -11110

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Mare was in superb form last winter at Dundalk, reeling off a four-timer at 6f/7f; then landed a 1m Limerick handicap (1m, good) on return to turf after a three-month break; hiked up another 7lb and suffered a heavy defeat at Killarney; probably too high in the ratings now.
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10th

11

(14)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Amemri

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Has a better strike rate on AW (7-24); however, capable enough on turf (3-24, placed four times) to have a say in a race like this. best of three starts on turf this year when second over 1m at Limerick in April.

8/1

4th

8

(7)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Amemri

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Three-time turf winner won this race last year (Anvika third); back to form when recording a 10th career win at Dundalk in March; runner-up over C&D (yielding; form has worked out well) on penultimate; troubled passage last time at Down Royal; wouldn't want it too soft.

7/1

10th

10

(8)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Amemri

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Back to form when recording a tenth career win at Dundalk in March; has won three times on turf and finished runner-up of 15 at Limerick (1m, yielding) on latest when just in front of Minaun View; player.

3/1

Form: 704003

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
AW and turf winner at two in Britain; fair debut for current stable when fifth over 7f at Cork in April; mostly a long way below that form until last Saturday when third of 21 in a 1m contest at the Curragh; could feature with a reproduction.
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3rd

6

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

14:45 Ffos Las

Green Icon

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Regressive in Ireland over last two seasons and made nothing better than a mildly encouraging stable debut when midfield at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) last month; needs a boost from the refitted cheekpieces.

20/1

7th

3

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Green Icon

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: John & Rhys Flint

Promising 2yo for Owen Burrows (RPR 83); 0-20 in Ireland for Denis Hogan, with 2026 offering no sign of a revival in his fortunes; starts out for a new yard off a lowly mark so worth a precautionary market check.

20/1

25/1

Form: 430197

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Twice out of the money since a 33-1 success for this rider at Fairyhouse in May; held by No More Porter on running at the Curragh 12 days ago.
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14th

10

(11)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Cork

Solomon Coop

8st 12lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: M J Tynan

Scored at Fairyhouse (1m2f, yielding) in May off 66; handicapper took a dim view and raised him 13lb; has struggled off his revised mark in three starts since and assessor slow to relent; may be on a tough mark.

25/1

13th

4

(8)

21st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Solomon Coop

9st 12lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: M J Tynan

Twice out of the money since a 33-1 success for this rider at Fairyhouse in May; held by No More Porter on running at the Curragh 12 days ago.

25/1

Form: 960401

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Has been hit with a 10lb rise for a maiden win at Killarney, vulnerable on the evidence of handicap form at the Curragh in the spring.
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12th

8

(9)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Red Hugh ODonnell

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Gillian Scott

Gained second career win off 5lb lower at Killarney in July (1m, good); has come up short twice since and has a bit to prove off his current mark.

16/1

8th

13

(10)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Red Hugh ODonnell

9st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Gillian Scott

Both wins have come over 1m at Killarney; won a maiden there last summer (yielding to soft) and returned there a year later to record a first handicap success (good); finished 1 3/4l behind Zaraahmando when fourth at Gowran last Saturday.

12/1

4th

4

(6)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Red Hugh ODonnell

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Gillian Scott

Both wins have come over 1m at Killarney; won his maiden there last summer (yielding to soft) and returned there a year later to record a first handicap success (good) off 68 last time; not certain to back it up all the same.

6/1

14/1

Form: /21715

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Was allowed to dominate when scoring readily at Ballinrobe in July; raised 11lb for that and was unable to control the race from the front at Sligo.
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6

(11)

2nd Sep 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:55 Gowran Park

Grizabella

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Won the fourth race of her career when running away with a Ballinrobe handicap over just short of 1m2f; disappointing off higher marks since but has a chance down to this grade.

100/30

15th

10

(14)

21st Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Grizabella

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Paul W Flynn

Was allowed to dominate when scoring readily at Ballinrobe in July; raised 11lb for that and was unable to control the race from the front at Sligo.

14/1

5th

8

(2)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 129y

17:20 Sligo

Grizabella

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual-purpose mare won over C&D in May and ran away with a Ballinrobe handicap over just short of 1m2f last time; hit with a 9lb rise for that but goes well here so one to consider.

4/1

Non-runners

Colpe Cross

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €64.70
Straight Forecast €58.18
Tricast €387.74
Trifecta €608.30

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Maarisha

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Presence

POSTDATA:

Sinbad My Dad

SPOTLIGHT:

Unterberg

TOPSPEED:

Giuseppe Cassioli