August 22 / 18.41 Killarney

18.41

Good

GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap

  • Prize money: £7314.05
  • 1m 0f 30y
  • 15 runners
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GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 773226 BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Maiden finished runner-up within four days last month over C&D (yielding-to-soft) and when hanging left at Leopardstown on good; weak finishing effort at Galway on latest; hasn't always appeared the most resolute finisher and remains opposable.
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8th

5

(8)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Vegas Muse

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won for the second time when taking a 1m Leopardstown handicap on return; below that form at Leopardstown and Naas since; found to be lame after last time, so has to bounce back.

12/1

12th

5

(1)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Vegas Muse

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Added second turf win when keeping on well to comfortably land a 1m Leopardstown handicap on seasonal return (1m, good to yielding); follow-up attempt under a 7lb penalty perhaps came too quickly on softer ground; up 10lb compared to her win but not discounted.

9/1

20/1

  • Place: £9.00

Form: 325683

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Maiden went close in Curragh maiden on 2yo debut for Ger Lyons but regressive this year, most recently on yard debut when remote third in C&D maiden last month in first-time visor; limited appeal on handicap debut from a wide draw and inexperienced claimer.
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6

(5)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:19 Gowran Park

No Such Thing

9st 12lb

J: Christine Worrell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Yet to win but has been placed four times up to 1m; poor at Punchestown last time but can be a player if rebounding.

12/1

3

(15)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

15:48 Punchestown

No Such Thing

9st 8lb

J: Christine Worrell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Went close in Curragh maiden on 2yo debut for Ger Lyons but regressive this year until much improved on last month's handicap debut at Killarney, tearing off into clear lead under today's rider and rallying well once head to finish runner-up over 1m; returns to maiden company here and will have to settle better to see this longer trip out.

10/1

2nd

10

(17)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:41 Killarney

No Such Thing

9st 7lb

J: Christine Worrell

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Maiden went close in Curragh maiden on 2yo debut for Ger Lyons but regressive this year, most recently on yard debut when remote third in C&D maiden last month in first-time visor; limited appeal on handicap debut from a wide draw and inexperienced claimer.

20/1

11/2

  • Place: £3.00

Form: -89872

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Much improved when just denied over 7f at Naas early this month; previously hung badly left when midfield over C&D but looks to be getting her act together so don't rule out.
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10

(3)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Leopardstown

Touted Plan

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won a Bellewstown maiden over this trip in August but safely held twice since in handicaps; looks out of her depth here.

40/1

4th
18 (1)
Alto Sax

Form: -02308

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; won Roscommon and Fairyhouse claimers last year before moving to this yard, standout run when second at Leopardstown; well below best of late, cheekpieces now replace blinkers.
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5th

9

(5)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 103y

20:00 Killarney

Alto Sax

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Winner this year over shorter at Dundalk and Fairyhouse and better again over 1m1f at Leopardstown six days ago when beaten a neck off this mark in 22-runner contest, having had every chance; not at best on only previous attempt at this longer trip so bit to prove.

7/1

2nd

13

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Alto Sax

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Winner of two of his five starts since April; possibly unsuited by the 1m4f trip at Fairyhouse on latest; this trip is probably closer to his optimum.

12/1

9th

10

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Alto Sax

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Peter Fahey

Four-time winner with two of those coming here, including last week (1m2f, good) when keeping on well to win off 6lb lower under today's rider; tries this trip for the first time and should be competitive.

7/2

16/1

Form: 6-4500

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
A 6f heavy-ground winner in Britain for George Scott but hard to fancy on the back of poor recent yard debut effort at Naas.
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15

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Shelbourne

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Martin Hassett

Sole success came over 6f on heavy ground for former yard in Britain; decent run on similar ground at Gowran last month, trip probably too far both starts since; blinkers now tried and drops back in trip so could improve on recent efforts.

14/1

15

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Shelbourne

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Martin Hassett

Sole success came over 6f on heavy ground for former yard in Britain; decent run on similar ground at Gowran last month, trip probably too far both starts since; blinkers now tried and drops back in trip so could improve on recent efforts.

14/1

9th

13

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 3f 175y

17:25 Gowran Park

Shelbourne

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Martin Hassett

One of two for yard; sole success came over 6f on heavy ground for former yard; ran okay on heavy here (9.5f) on penultimate but failed to build on that at Naas latest; stamina to prove for this trip.

28/1

Form: -45110

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Recorded back-to-back 7f wins at Limerick and Fairyhouse over the summer but didn't seem to get home at Galway last time; easy mile here could be within his compass so don't rule out.
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3rd

8

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:28 Leopardstown

Zaraahmando

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

3-17 on turf; low key start to this campaign but back on song on latest when a neck second over C&D behind Heliogabalus; hit with a 6lb rise for that fine effort and has never won off a mark this high but place claims nonetheless.

7/2

2nd

2

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Zaraahmando

9st 13lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Three wins last season at 7f-1m on good and soft ground, going up a total of 21lb; good return fourth at Naas (7f, soft); below-par next time at Roscommon but kept on well when sixth of 19 at the Curragh (1m, good) on latest; fitting of tongue-tie may bring on improvement.

7/1

6th

14

(3)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Zaraahmando

9st 6lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

Three wins last season at 7f-1m on good and soft ground, going up a total of 21lb; proved he remained competitive when fourth on return at Naas (7f, soft); has to bounce back from a below-par effort at Roscommon 13 days ago.

20/1

Form: 047474

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Many of his best runs have been at the Curragh although mixed bag so far this year; recent Naas fourth (Touted Plan second) one of his better efforts but remains opposable, especially from this draw.
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5th

10

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Secret Magician

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas nearly two years ago (off 63); standout run this term when C&D third (neck off second-placed Jasmine Affanalis) in May, most recently didn't seem to get home at Bellewstown; Colin Keane booking takes the eye.

15/2

6th

8

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Secret Magician

9st 9lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 (7f, good); signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel next time; failed to see out 1m1f on soft at Leopardstown on latest but definite player at his best.

14/1

7th

8

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Secret Magician

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 over 7f on good; signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel 11 days ago; step up in trip should suit but becoming hard to predict.

14/1

7/1

Form: 917003 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three of five wins been on turf, with the last coming at Limerick in April; back to form at Galway last month when forcing it and could go well here (touched off over C&D last summer).
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19th

5

(23)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Chavajod

9st 10lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Inconsistent on turf last season; capable in this grade when on song but out of form at Dundalk during the winter campaign.

25/1

12th

8

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Chavajod

9st 13lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: D P Coakley

Has won twice at this venue; very hard to fancy on the evidence of recent form; others preferred.

25/1

Form: -12130 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
First reserve; in excellent from on the AW earlier in the year and continued that on turf when winning at Bellewstown last month (1m, good); solid effort at Navan subsequently but didn't count at Galway from a wide draw; much better draw here.
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7th

5

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:40 Navan

Daonethatgotaway

9st 9lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Five-time winner (two on turf) effective at 1m-1m4f; had been running well on the AW this year before a poor effort on testing ground at the Curragh when last seen in April; this ground more suitable and has gone well fresh, but yet to win off this high a mark.

14/1

12th

21

(10)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Daonethatgotaway

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Mark Fahey

Five-time winner, two on turf, both over a mile on good; in good form on the AW lately, won 1m4f handicap at Dundalk in February; 0.75l second to Unterberg 14 days ago on AW; needs a good pace to aim at and trip a bit sharp; soft ground would be a concern.

18/1

2nd

5

(6)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Daonethatgotaway

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Scored his third course win and his first over this trip when a neck too good for today's rival Benavente last month; had reached the first three in six consecutive races before last week's fourth of nine in a race in which Beauparc beat Voice Of Reason

13/2

10th
11 (9)
Senti Qua

13/2

Form: 77562

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to Group 1 Flying Five winner Moss Tucker who took a step forward last month in first-time cheekpieces when coming from fair bit back to finish second in Dundalk handicap over 7f; Keane remains loyal and could go well if staying this trip.
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6th

12

(1)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Senti Qua

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Took a step forward in first-time cheekpieces when coming from a fair bit back to finish second in a C&D handicap in August; disappointed since then on turf but could bounce back now visored.

13/2

10th

11

(9)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:41 Killarney

Senti Qua

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: K J Condon

Half-sister to Group 1 Flying Five winner Moss Tucker who took a step forward last month in first-time cheekpieces when coming from fair bit back to finish second in Dundalk handicap over 7f; Keane remains loyal and could go well if staying this trip.

13/2

11th
9 (13)
Nedita

14/1

Form: 315098 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Both wins and most runs at Dundalk; 0-5 on turf, bit more encouraging behind Star Mind at Naas on latest but good bit more required here.
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12th

10

(13)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nedita

8st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

Dual Dundalk winner at 1m; left Ireland out of form (changed hands for 6,000gns) and he was tailed off at big odds for stable debut at Southwell.

50/1

11th

12

(12)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Nedita

9st 0lb

J: George Downing

T: Ian Williams

Won twice at Dundalk (1m, AW) last winter but he was out of sorts in final five runs in Ireland; left David Marnane for 6,000gns last September; has plenty to prove on return for new yard and he's untried on Tapeta; stablemate of Tribal Wisdom.

20/1

11th

9

(13)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:41 Killarney

Nedita

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Both wins and most runs at Dundalk; 0-5 on turf, bit more encouraging behind Star Mind at Naas on latest but good bit more required here.

14/1

Form: 53-096

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Three wins all over shorter; ordinary form in three runs this year and hard to fancy upped in trip here (twice well beaten over C&D in the past) from an outside draw.
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10th

5

(11)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Linger For Longer

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Augustine Leahy

Three-time winner; below par last year; faded in a 1m contest at this event on her first run of the season; more like it when fourth at Listowel ten days ago; now reunited with the champion jockey who won twice on her in 2024; worth considering.

6/1

4th

9

(13)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Linger For Longer

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Augustine Leahy

Three-time winner was below par last year and didn't provide much encouragement on her return at Limerick.

18/1

10th

13

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:15 Limerick

Linger For Longer

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Augustine Leahy

Three-time winner was below par in six runs last year; now 17lb below last winning mark but must return to form.

16/1

Form: 315-58 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Sole turf win came four years ago; Fairyhouse comeback run encouraging but didn't count after slow start at the Curragh since; remains a bit high in the handicap.
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8th

1

(4)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:30 Killarney

Darkdeserthighway

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time AW winner but just 1-23 on turf; well beaten at Bellewstown on return last time and will have to improve loads to win on these terms.

12/1

10th

5

(15)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Darkdeserthighway

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

A close third at Dundalk last time (1m AW) where she often runs well and has won four times; thoroughly exposed now and only 1-22 on the grass.

12/1

3rd

1

(10)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Darkdeserthighway

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four-time course winner (three over C&D); most recent win was last October, coming from off the pace; unplaced on next two starts; ran on well when third here in January.

6/1

12/1

Form: 200-80 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been on soft/heavy; just two runs so far this year, not discredited at Galway last time (not unbacked) after taking the scenic route; wants it softer and wide draw doesn't help.
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6th

10

(8)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 3f 88y

19:10 Killarney

Speckled Meadow

8st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Don Browne

Good servant to her connections; four-time winner from 7f to 1m2f, but very much at home on much softeer ground than she meets today; up against it taking on some promising fillies with younger legs today.

14/1

5th

9

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Speckled Meadow

9st 5lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Don Browne

Course winner; added her fourth handicap win at Naas in October (10.5f, yielding) off 63; out of her depth on return at Cork before midfield in Naas handicap last month; chance if near her best.

14/1

6th

13

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Speckled Meadow

8st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Don Browne

Added her fourth handicap win over 10.5f here in October off 63 (yielding); decent fourth in a higher grade next time at Leopardstown (1m4f, heavy) but disappointed at the Curragh on her final start of 2025; out of her depth on return at Cork; this more realistic but others preferred.

20/1

Form: 8-7699

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Four maiden runs for Jessica Harrington didn't offer that much and hasn't counted in two handicap runs over mid-distances; down in trip here but still looks on a high enough mark.
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7th

11

(5)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Brandon Creek

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Off the mark here over 1m2f in November off 58; didn't land a blow over today's trip when last seen in February and stamina to prove now.

9/1

8th

11

(8)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Brandon Creek

9st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Gerard O’Leary

Second runner for yard; got off the mark at the ninth attempt when landing 10.5f course handicap in November; will find this tougher from 4lb higher after a short break but he's respected nonetheless.

7/1

14

(11)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Brandon Creek

9st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Is 0-7 and yet to hit the frame; last of 15 when last sighted at Killarney in August; hard to make a case for.

33/1

Non-runners

Star Mind, Still She Blooms, Nakasero

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €180.10
Straight Forecast €147.46
Tricast €879.64
Trifecta €903.70

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Senti Qua

SPOTLIGHT:

Touted Plan

POSTDATA:

Vega's Muse

RP RATINGS (IRE):

No Such Thing