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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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

15th

17

(13)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:25 Roscommon

Summer Snow

9st 3lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Peter Lawlor

Six-time winner, most recently at last year's Galway festival over 7f; recent C&D third offers encouragement after a sequence of runs that saw her handicap mark reduced; first reserve.

3rd

7

(2)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Summer Snow

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Peter Lawlor

Six-time winner, most recently at last year's Galway festival over 7f (yielding) off 12lb higher; below best so far in 2026 and stamina a major query on first run beyond 1m2f.

18/1

8th

5

(4)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Gowran Park

Summer Snow

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Peter Lawlor

Won at Galway in 2025 off 9lb higher and is a two-time C&D winner but yet to find form this season; beaten 13l when down the field at the Curragh latest; needs to get back on track.

18/1

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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Verdict Starting price

8th

6

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:20 Killarney

Rion Rubette

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Michael Butler

Three-time handicap winner over 7f; career-best 14 days ago when second to Rebel Wave giving away 15lb; up against it in this company however and ran to freely on last attempt at 1m.

20/1

2nd

3

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Gowran Park

Rion Rubette

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Michael Butler

Gained back-to-back C&D wins earlier this season, beating Greydreambeliever by a short head in the second one; no impact off revised mark in Curragh premier handicap on latest (8l behind Malavelly); these are calmer waters and could bounce back at her favourite track.

6/1

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

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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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

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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Verdict Starting price

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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Verdict Starting price

1

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 190y

14:15 Wexford

Banner Beauty

11st 2lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Won a Leopardstown maiden on the Flat on debut for this yard in May 2025 but lost way since and now switches to hurdles; not bred for this game; tongue tie goes on; watch.

14/1

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

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

11

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Neo Smart

12st 1lb

J: Gordon Power

T: J S Bolger

Three Flat wins over shorter; ran well enough over C&D last time; has a bit to find today.

14/1

6th

12

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Neo Smart

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: J S Bolger

Course winner off this mark last year over 7f; zero luck in running when a close sixth over 1m here on latest; yet to run over this far a trip but her dam was a 1m4f winner so decent prospects of staying the trip; big chance if she does.

7/2

6th

2

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Neo Smart

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Two wins on AW, 1-30 turf record is a negative; respectable form lately; not a lost cause judged on her fourth in a 20-runner C&D event and same placing at Gowran nine days ago.

7/1

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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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Aviatrice

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: David Marnane

0-9 on turf; ran as well as she's ever done on grass when beaten neck in six-runner handicap at Leopardstown (1m, good) three weeks ago, but that still leaves her with a fair bit to find on these terms.

40/1

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

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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9th

9

(9)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Gloriously Glam

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Four-time winner; claimed out of McGuinness yard for E10,000 after finishing 1/2l second to Minaun View in a Bellewstown claimer last month; failed to make her presence felt on stable debut at Galway; noteworthy jockey booking now.

6/1

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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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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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Gloriously Glam

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