August 22 / 19.41 Killarney

19.41

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Killarney Welcomes Bordeaux Racecourse Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 1m 6f 80y
  • 12 runners
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Killarney Welcomes Bordeaux Racecourse Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 786550

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won three good ground handicaps at up to 2m1f last year but yet to hit top form in this campaign, recent Galway run in this grade was ordinary (three of today's rivals ahead); needs a bit more respite from the handicapper.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

12

(12)

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:24 Down Royal

Empress Alma

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won three good ground handicaps at up to 2m1f last year (including here); running okay in defeat this year without much respite from the handicapper until dropped 3lb after recent Killarney run; back to last winning mark so don't rule out.

7/1

1

(11)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:41 Killarney

Empress Alma

10st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won three good ground handicaps at up to 2m1f last year but yet to hit top form in this campaign, recent Galway run in this grade was ordinary (three of today's rivals ahead); needs a bit more respite from the handicapper.

12/1

Form: -02000

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in 1m4f Limerick maiden last summer, pick of this year's form when second over this trip at Gowran in April (soft); form since not encouraging, drops in grade here.
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5th

1

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

18:29 Downpatrick

Gangster Granny

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: C A McBratney

Two Flat wins; gained first hurdles win when springing 33-1 surprise over C&D (good) a fortnight ago (prominent throughout); entitled to go well from 5lb higher mark; shortlisted.

7/2

1st

16

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 180y

17:35 Downpatrick

Gangster Granny

11st 6lb

T: C A McBratney

Two Flat wins; best hurdles run when third over C&D on penultimate start; eased when chance had gone and tailed off in 3m Bellewstown event; first reserve.

11th

14

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

3m 0f 5y

17:00 Bellewstown

Gangster Granny

11st 2lb

J: Mr N McParlan

T: C A McBratney

Dual Flat winner ran her best race over hurdles when third over 2m6f at Downpatrick last time; should go close up 1lb if staying this extra 2f.

9/2

Form: 3-7520

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Maiden ran well to chase home a clear winner over C&D on last month's handicap debut (soft) but ran no sort of race at Galway 15 days later on similar ground; cheekpieces now tried.
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4th

4

(2)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Atheneum

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Philip Kirby

Seven-race maiden who finished runner-up in two of his six starts on turf in Ireland last summer (both over this trip), but failed to beat a rival on stable debut/reappearance at Wolverhampton (1m4f, Tapeta) last month; something to prove.

13/2

10th

6

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Atheneum

9st 10lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Philip Kirby

Second at Killarney (1m6f) last summer in two of three Irish handicaps for John Joseph Murphy, trying cheekpieces when short-headed on latest outing (good); off 210 days but this lightly raced AW newcomer needs a second look.

9/1

4

(12)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:41 Killarney

Atheneum

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: John Joseph Murphy

Maiden ran well to chase home a clear winner over C&D on last month's handicap debut (soft) but ran no sort of race at Galway 15 days later on similar ground; cheekpieces now tried.

12/1

Form: 263-24 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
No win since 2022 but went agonisingly close to ending the drought at Down Royal last month (1m5f, good) in first-time cheekpieces; merit in Galway fourth since so remains of interest.
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5th

6

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

13:50 Down Royal

Beautiful Chaos

11st 2lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual-purpose; 1-29 on Flat; 0-6 over hurdles; her sole Flat win came over three years ago, but she had fair form in 2025, including when second in a 1m5f handicap at this venue; well clear of the remainder when chasing home an easy winner at Tramore on New Year's Day.

5/1

6

(5)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 6f 55y

17:25 Listowel

Beautiful Chaos

9st 10lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Record of 1-27 with her win coming three years ago doesn't inspire hugely, but she has been running well in defeat recently; beaten a head at Down Royal in first-time cheekpieces off 62 in July (1m5f, good); creditable runs at Galway and Killarney following that (a neck behind Ehteyat at Killarney); interesting.

8/1

5

(1)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:41 Killarney

Beautiful Chaos

9st 11lb

J: Shane Markey

T: Ross O’Sullivan

No win since 2022 but went agonisingly close to ending the drought at Down Royal last month (1m5f, good) in first-time cheekpieces; merit in Galway fourth since so remains of interest.

15/2

Form: /86965 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
AW winner in Britain but lost form for George Boughey and first glimpse of form for current yard on latest at Galway, staying on from some way back (1.5l off Beautiful Chaos) after not clear run; more experienced apprentice takes over and could go well at decent odds.
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2

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Ehteyat

11st 12lb

J: Tom Kelly

T: M K Flannery

Three-time Flat winner has run well in defeat in maiden hurdles this year, including over C&D; below form in an Aintree handicap last time, but this isn't as competitive and he is one to consider.

4/1

16th

10

10th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 103y

Class 2

17:15 Aintree

Ehteyat

11st 4lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: M K Flannery

Three-time Flat winner; placed in three of four maiden hurdles at up to an extended 2m1f in Ireland this year but doesn't strike as being obviously well treated from an opening hurdle mark in the mid-120s.

33/1

3rd

3

17th Mar 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 105y

13:18 Down Royal

Ehteyat

11st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: M K Flannery

Three-time Flat winner returned with blood at both nostrils when pulled up at Tramore on hurdling debut; eyecatching third at Thurles next time when rallying and keeping on well; 8l second at Leopardstown early this month; room for improvement in his jumping.

8/1

Form: 219246

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Off the mark with 1m5f Navan win in May (off 58) and only touched off over 2m1f at Limerick off 6lb higher; held twice since, including Tramore third to Miss Gitana so has a bit to do and draw not ideal.
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2nd

13

(6)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

Makaiah

9st 6lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Gerard O’Leary

Sole win came over 1m5f (good) at Navan last May; 2lb lower now but was out of form when last seen at the Curragh in October; best watched on seasonal return.

12/1

13

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Makaiah

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Gerard O’Leary

Sole win came over 1m5f at Navan in May (good) although only narrowly beaten at Listowel off this mark on similar ground; recent Ayr run (soft) leaves her with a bit to find but better ground to suit.

16/1

Form: 008313

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on second attempt in handicaps, readily winning over 1m5f at Down Royal last month off 61; solid run off 10lb higher at Galway on easier ground and remains a contender with better ground likely in his favour.
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12th

1

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

14:30 Cork

Bear Creek

11st 7lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: E Bolger

Half-brother to Melbourne Cup winner Gold Trip; modest Flat handicapper for Joseph O'Brien; won over 1m5f at Down Royal last July off 61; solid run off 10lb higher at Galway represents his best form; has joined Enda Bolger; would prefer better ground.

14/1

9

(5)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:41 Killarney

Bear Creek

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Off the mark on second attempt in handicaps, readily winning over 1m5f at Down Royal last month off 61; solid run off 10lb higher at Galway on easier ground and remains a contender with better ground likely in his favour.

7/2

3rd

8

(11)

28th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 84y

19:50 Galway

Bear Creek

8st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Fourth runner for yard; confirmed promise of handicap debut third at Limerick (11.5f, good) by scoring comfortably at Down Royal (1m5f, good); hiked up 10lb for that and drops back slightly in trip; preferred by McMonagle and this half-brother to Melbourne Gold Cup winner Gold Trip could have more in the tank.

11/4

Form: 003340

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Maiden had been running well in defeat, including third here in May (1m3f) and Ballinrobe third (1m2f); didn't convince twice over 1m4f at Galway last month so legitimate stamina concerns upped further in trip here.
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10

(3)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:41 Killarney

Eagles Dream

9st 4lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: John Joseph Murphy

Maiden had been running well in defeat, including third here in May (1m3f) and Ballinrobe third (1m2f); didn't convince twice over 1m4f at Galway last month so legitimate stamina concerns upped further in trip here.

8/1

14

(16)

31st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Eagles Dream

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John Joseph Murphy

0-8 but has run well in defeat of late, notably on Monday over C&D when fourth in first-time cheekpieces, barely getting the trip; quick return and likely stronger stayers in opposition.

14/1

4th

10

(1)

28th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 84y

19:50 Galway

Eagles Dream

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John Joseph Murphy

0-7 but has run well in defeat the last twice in lesser races than this at Killarney (1m3f, good) and Ballinrobe (9.5f, gd-yld); more needed in this company and this longer trip not certain to suit.

11/1

Form: 13/0-8

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has won eight times, four over hurdles and four on the Flat at 9.5f-1m4f on varying ground; recent Galway run mildly encouraging but good bit more required.
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2nd

4

26th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 28y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Ellaat

11st 9lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: Charles Coakley

Dual purpose; course Flat winner hasn't won a handicap hurdle since 2022 and made an inauspicious start for this yard when failing to beat a rival on the Flat at Limerick; will strip fitter now but others preferred.

16/1

16th

7

(19)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 190y

17:35 Limerick

Ellaat

9st 11lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Charles Coakley

Dual-purpose veteran has won eight races including four on turf on the Flat; not a bad run on final start for Ian O'Connor in a Cork handicap hurdle in November; off since and entitled to need this on first run for Charles Coakley.

22/1

Form: 0728 BF

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo was plenty keen on handicap debut at Leopardstown in June (1m) when favourite; could have more to offer but hardly bred for this sort of trip.
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5

(4)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:19 Gowran Park

Wertpol

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Maiden has run well enough over various trips this year, including over 1m6f; a major drop in trip with blinkers added.

14/1

4th

4

(5)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 132y

16:05 Thurles

Wertpol

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Encouraging second at Navan (1m6f, yielding) in August and may have found 1m2f against him when a beaten favourite at the Curragh 11 days ago; potential pace angle here and return to further should help; each-way claims.

7/2

7

(22)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Wertpol

11st 12lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: J P Murtagh

Has been runner-up in a Ballinrobe maiden over just short of this trip and a Navan handicap over 1m6f last time; raised 2lb but should be competitive again.

11/1

Form: 060-0

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Always behind on handicap debut (1m) at the Curragh in March; given a break since and can only be watched.
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13

(7)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:41 Killarney

Decorated Elle

9st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Daniel William O’Sullivan

Always behind on handicap debut (1m) at the Curragh in March; given a break since and can only be watched.

33/1

18th

17

(17)

16th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Decorated Elle

9st 4lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Daniel William O’Sullivan

A glimpse of ability in three maidens over further; best watched unless market support.

25/1

10th

4

(9)

7th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 50y

16:05 Killarney

Decorated Elle

9st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Daniel William O’Sullivan

No sign of maiden-winning potential in outings at Cork and Galway.

66/1

Form: 1/0/7/

Last run: 2125 days

W: 8st 7lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Sole win came back in 2019 (1m4f, soft); huge absence until pulled up over hurdles in March and off the track again since; 9lb wrong here.
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18

21st Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 2f 0y

15:28 Listowel

Youllfindandsee

10st 0lb

J: Gearoid Brouder

T: Ian O’Connor

Low-grade Flat winner in 2019; after a prolonged absence, no sign of ability in two starts (Flat and maiden hurdle) this year, 9lb out of the handicap.

66/1

14

(13)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:41 Killarney

Youllfindandsee

8st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Ian O’Connor

Sole win came back in 2019 (1m4f, soft); huge absence until pulled up over hurdles in March and off the track again since; 9lb wrong here.

33/1

21

20th Mar 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

15:02 Cork

Youllfindandsee

11st 5lb

J: Kevin A Murphy

T: Ian O’Connor

in rear, bad mistake 5th, struggling with one circuit to go

100/1

Non-runners

Miss Gitana, Lady Kai

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €74.70
Straight Forecast €110.79
Tricast €2259.57

Selections

POSTDATA:

Eagles Dream

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Gangster Granny

The Irish Sun:

Empress Alma

SPOTLIGHT:

Lady Kai