August 21 / 19.55 Leopardstown

19.55

Good

Dublin To Bahrain Fillies & Mares Handicap

  • Prize money: £12190.08
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Dublin To Bahrain Fillies & Mares Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 451011 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Has been in the form of her life this year, winning over C&D, at Down Royal and most recently over 7f at Galway last month; up an aggregate of 21lb but top-weight still demands respect.
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17th

3

(22)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Summer Snow

9st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Peter Lawlor

Won three times last year up to a mile; hasn't been near that level this year but last time at Down Royal was a bit better; needs a return to best.

14/1

5th

4

(6)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Summer Snow

9st 13lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Peter Lawlor

C&D (good) win was one of three victories last season; two efforts this term have not been his best; 2lb below his last winning mark now.

33/1

15th

1

(16)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Summer Snow

10st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Peter Lawlor

Progressive in handicaps at 7f/1m last season; probably a bit high in the ratings now; big price when towards the rear at Leopardstown on seasonal debut.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3-3206 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Allowed to dictate from the front when good second in Curragh premier handicap in late May (good) and ran well for long way in similar contest on Derby weekend; in between well held on quick ground at Ascot; generally consistent sort respected but others possibly better handicapped.
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1

(10)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Fairyhouse

Serialise

10st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Easy to make a case on plenty of her handicap runs, including when second to a smart British raider at the Curragh in May (1m, good); tried cheekpieces last week at Leopardstown but unseated her rider soon after exiting the stalls.

7/1

14

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:40 Leopardstown

Serialise

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Third in this race last year; front-running second in Curragh premier handicap in late May; unplaced favourite for C&D event won by Onemoredance on latest; trainer also runs the less exposed Proxima Centauri; first time cheekpieces.

16/1

3

(5)

21st Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Serialise

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Allowed to dictate from the front when good second in Curragh premier handicap in late May (good) and ran well for long way in similar contest on Derby weekend; in between well held on quick ground at Ascot; generally consistent sort respected but others possibly better handicapped.

7/1

Form: 888212

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Bolted up in Limerick handicap (7f, good) in June ensuring an 18lb hike in the handicap; travelled well for much of way on yielding-to-soft over 1m at Killarney following month when second of four in conditions event (favourite well below best); should stay 1m on this better ground and not one to rule out.
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10th

4

(2)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Rion Rubette

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Michael Butler

Has hit form lately, winning two 7f handicaps at Gowran on easy ground, beating Greydreambeliever on both occasions; raised 6lb for latter success and handles faster ground fine, so has to be on the shortlist with claimer staying aboard.

5/1

1st

2

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:23 Gowran Park

Rion Rubette

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Michael Butler

Bounced back to form with C&D win (soft) on latest when seeing off several of today's rivals (effort can be marked up as short of room then hampered over 1f out); up 3lb which is generous and should go well again.

6/1

Form: 142113 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Progressive handicapper with 1m1f wins this term at Tipperary (twice) and here last month, keen and leading halfway; week later again took a hold in tactical 4-runner affair here when only third; bigger field and more truly-run race should suit back at 1m.
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1st

15

(2)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:10 Naas

Onemoredance

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Progressive handicapper with four wins this term equally divided between Tipperary and Leopardstown; progression halted behind Pink Oxalis at latter venue on latest and now steps up to Listed class.

14/1

13th

6

(10)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:40 Leopardstown

Onemoredance

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Winner of three of her last four races, two of them at this venue; up 6lb for last month's C&D success achieved at the main expense of Aviatrice (first reserve); same apprentice aboard now.

8/1

5

(6)

21st Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Onemoredance

9st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Progressive handicapper with 1m1f wins this term at Tipperary (twice) and here last month, keen and leading halfway; week later again took a hold in tactical 4-runner affair here when only third; bigger field and more truly-run race should suit back at 1m.

100/30

Form: 3167-0

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Bolted up in a 6f fillies' h'cap at Windsor 12 months ago on good-to-firm for George Boughey; last of 14 on yard debut at Naas early this month after a 303-day absence so entitled to come on for it but this trip probably stretches her.
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6

(2)

21st Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Heartwarmer

9st 6lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: W T Farrell

Bolted up in a 6f fillies' h'cap at Windsor 12 months ago on good-to-firm for George Boughey; last of 14 on yard debut at Naas early this month after a 303-day absence so entitled to come on for it but this trip probably stretches her.

16/1

5

(13)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:16 Naas

Heartwarmer

9st 3lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: W T Farrell

Bolted up in fillies' h'cap at Windsor 12 months ago on good-to-firm; two lesser efforts on easier ground since; has to defy a 303-day absence on stable debut but is still lightly-raced and would appreciate quick ground.

11/1

7th

8

(3)

5th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

17:00 Newmarket

Heartwarmer

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: George Boughey

Has claims on her clearcut win off 6lb lower at Windsor (6f, good to firm) in August but she then ran poorly over the same C&D three weeks later; easier ground was blamed but she does have form on soft.

8/1

Form: 64-10 CD

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won C&D maiden on seasonal/yard debut in May but out of depth following month in Navan fillies Listed; remains open to improvement on handicap debut though.
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18th

5

(19)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Banner Beauty

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Edward Buckley

Won a Leopardstown maiden over this trip last year; was below her best on final two starts of 2025; has to improve on her C&D comeback run last time.

20/1

10th

5

(18)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Banner Beauty

9st 11lb

J: Tom Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Won Leopardstown maiden (1m, good) on seasonal/yard debut last May; failed to make a significant impact in two 2025 handicap runs.

20/1

4

(5)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

15:10 Bellewstown

Banner Beauty

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Edward Buckley

Won Leopardstown maiden (1m, good) on seasonal/yard debut in May but out of depth following month in Navan fillies' Listed; always in rear on handicap debut at Leopardstown on latest; improvement needed.

33/1

Form: 155673

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Had a busy time of it in first half of season, best efforts over 7f at the Curragh, winning off 68 and most recently good third in premier fillies handicap in June; form at 1m not as effective; cheekpieces added to usual tongue-tie here.
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5th

5

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Neo Smart

9st 4lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Gained her second AW win off 72 in February, but just 1-28 on turf; good fourth of 20 over 1m at the Curragh last time; best form over 7f/1m, and just one inconclusive run over this trip here last year; yet to finish in the first three in five visits to this venue.

8/1

4th

14

(9)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Neo Smart

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Dual AW winner gained her sole turf win from 27 starts over 7f at this venue last year; soundly beaten on last three starts and needs a return to best.

28/1

7th

10

(2)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Neo Smart

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Won a 7f handicap here last year, also won at Dundalk in February; not the most consistent and finished behind Highbury See See; closely matched with Navagio.

12/1

Form: 1-2473

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Dundalk 6f maiden winner last autumn and fine turf debut on return when just outstayed by a stablemate in 1m Limerick fillies' handicap in June; dropped in trip in three outings since, latest when staying on third over 6f at the Curragh 12 days ago; back up to 1m here and a stiffer one at that.
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2nd

1

(6)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:35 Leopardstown

Aviatrice

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Unlucky a few times on turf last year, but won three times at Dundalk, notably when beating subsequent Group 2 winner Jancis in a Listed contest over this trip; favourite/joint favourite all three outings in premier handicaps this term, twice running well at the Curragh over 6f/7f; mark remains 7lb lower than AW rating; doesn't usually lead, but can race handily.

5/2

3rd

3

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Aviatrice

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Has won three times on the AW including a 1m Listed race at Dundalk last November; nearly took advantage of a lower turf mark when third on return in a 6f handicap at this track, but was below that form since at Cork; has to rebound.

10/1

10th

9

(7)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Aviatrice

8st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Ended last year on a roll with successive AW wins at Dundalk, the second occasion a fillies' Listed contest over 1m; posted a cracking seasonal return at the Curragh (6f, good) last time when a 0.75l third, behind winner Headmaster; retains same mark, 7lb below AW one; big player.

15/2

Form: 020903

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Went close over this trip at the Curragh in May on final start for Jessica Harrington but nothing like that form since, bit more encouraging on latest when third in Gowran claimer; bit more needed but dropped 3lb and down to a nice mark.
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2nd

3

(9)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Gloriously Glam

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Adrian McGuinness

Below best in handicaps on last two starts; solid form in claiming company (form figures of 3113); handles most ground and went close over C&D on her only previous visit in October; big player.

5/1

5th

4

(3)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Gloriously Glam

9st 6lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Was gaining a fourth career victory when landing 7f Gowran claimer (good to yielding) last month; beaten favourite next time in Fairyhouse claimer; finished last of eight in 7f Gowran handicap last week but she's 3lb below her last winning mark, will appreciate the forecast rain and could bounce back under 7lb claimer.

8/1

8th

5

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:23 Gowran Park

Gloriously Glam

9st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Solid fourth behind three of today's rivals over C&D in April; was gaining a fourth career victory when landing C&D claimer (good to yielding) last month; beaten favourite in Fairyhouse claimer on latest; fair mark returning to handicaps; respected.

9/1

Form: 06-898 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won Naas maiden over this trip a year ago but has struggled in handicaps, most recently when upped to 1m5f here last month; back in trip here with hood refitted; 2lb wrong.
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13th

15

(8)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Super Exceed

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Yet to win a handicap but comes here on the back of two good runs in defeat over 1m, at Killarney and when beaten 1/2l by an improver in 22-runner contest here (heavy), having led a furlong out; drop back to 7f could suit.

10/1

13th

15

(8)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Super Exceed

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Yet to win a handicap but comes here on the back of two good runs in defeat over 1m, at Killarney and when beaten 1/2l by an improver in 22-runner contest here (heavy), having led a furlong out; drop back to 7f could suit.

10/1

13th

15

(8)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Super Exceed

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Yet to win a handicap but comes here on the back of two good runs in defeat over 1m, at Killarney and when beaten 1/2l by an improver in 22-runner contest here (heavy), having led a furlong out; drop back to 7f could suit.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta €27.90
Straight Forecast €23.87
Tricast €126.58
Trifecta €175.40

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Gloriously Glam

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TOPSPEED:

Gloriously Glam

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