August 26 / 17.55 Bellewstown

17.55

Yielding

Peadar Kearney’s Pub Handicap

  • Prize money: £6338.84
  • 0m 7f 195y
  • 8 runners
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Peadar Kearney’s Pub Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: -45222 D BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won 1m Dundalk maiden on 2yo debut for former yard; consistent in handicaps this term, albeit beaten favourite last four starts, notably twice at the Curragh and most recently worn down late by a stablemate at Tipperary; drops in grade and remains a major player.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(7)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Empress Artemis

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Debut course winner (1m); solid form on turf this year; won at Bellewstown (1m, good) in August; sound effort in defeat off revised mark in 1m premier handicap at Leopardstown; can go well but this trip might be a touch sharp.

7/1

8/1

Form: 803585

Last run: 7 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dundalk maiden winner last October and best run since when third in 7f Fairyhouse handicap; recent efforts in headgear (now left off) below best and Keane prefers Empress Artemis here.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

1

(12)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:28 Leopardstown

Glyndwr

10st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Signed off last season with back-to-back 7f AW wins for Ger Lyons; yet to hit form in two runs for this stable and remains a maiden on turf (0-11) but acts on good ground so may improve on his below par effort on soft at Down Royal last time.

20/1

7th

2

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Glyndwr

10st 2lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won three of four races at Dundalk, signing off his tenure with Ger Lyons with back-to-back victories over 1m there; ran no race on stable debut/seasonal return at Leopardstown (1m2f, good); much more required and may be better on AW.

33/1

11th

2

(8)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

Glyndwr

9st 12lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Gerard O’Leary

Has won three of his four races at Dundalk; second over 1m at Bellewstown last August on his final turf run in 2025; respected with his mark unchanged after a claiming race win on AW last November.

8/1

Form: 0-0058

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won the valuable EBF Auction Series Final over 7f at Naas last year; bit underwhelming in handicaps this season but first of two recent runs at Galway not without promise; cheekpieces now tried and need to bring improvement (yard in fine form).
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:19 Gowran Park

Fiona Maccoul

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won the valuable EBF Auction Series Final over this trip last year; has been regressive this year and blinkers replace cheekpieces.

22/1

14th

8

(9)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:02 Listowel

Fiona Maccoul

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won the valuable EBF Auction Series Final over 7f at Naas last year; this season's handicap form has been disappointing in comparison.

12/1

3

(4)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 195y

17:55 Bellewstown

Fiona Maccoul

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won the valuable EBF Auction Series Final over 7f at Naas last year; bit underwhelming in handicaps this season but first of two recent runs at Galway not without promise; cheekpieces now tried and need to bring improvement (yard in fine form).

12/1

9/2

Form: 5683

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced gelding ran well in the circumstances on handicap debut (having been gelded) at Galway, coming from some way back and not clear run when third over extended mile; 4lb rise looks harsh enough but likely has more to offer and should go well if handling the track.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 15y

Class 4

17:30 Hamilton

Rizal

9st 4lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: George Scott

Ex-Irish 4yo who got off the mark at the ninth attempt at Doncaster (1m2f, good to firm) three weeks ago, prevailing by 3l on his second stable start; kept on for close third over 1m3f on his stable debut and there can be optimism that 1m4f will be within range; strong claims up 7lb for last time.

5/4

1st

2

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 43y

Class 5

12:15 Doncaster

Rizal

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: George Scott

Ex-Irish maiden who still has low mileage; did well to finish 1l third at Kempton (1m3f, AW; came from difficult position) on stable debut and sole start this year; interesting off same mark on return from another break.

7/4

3rd

3

(7)

4th Mar 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 5

20:00 Kempton (AW)

Rizal

9st 9lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: George Scott

Showed promise in four handicap starts around 1m on turf in Ireland for Johnny Murtagh last year; new connections went to 58,000euros to acquire him in November and are quick to step him up in trip (also AW debut); market confidence could prove significant.

100/30

Form: 001130 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
A 33-1 winner over C&D last month proved that no fluke when following up at Limerick off 7lb higher; didn't really land a blow (upset in stalls) over 7f at Galway but not discounted here with hood tried.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

3

(12)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Oiche Rua

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Gained third win (first on AW) with a neck success over C&D off this mark in November; lost ground at the start in next two outings; modest sixth here in January and same story over C&D last time; needs things to fall right, but chance if on a going day.

9/1

6th

6

(3)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Oiche Rua

9st 4lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for yard; gained third win (first on AW) with a neck success over C&D off 68 in November; lost ground at the start next two outings; modest sixth here (1m) on latest and needs things to fall right but big player if on a going day.

10/1

6th

10

(5)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Oiche Rua

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Got her third Flat win (first on AW) with a neck success over 7f here in November; lost ground at the start on both subsequent starts, including when fifth behind Venetian last week; could feature if no recurrence.

7/1

Form: 4-3661 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Nicely improved on second handicap attempt when scoring over this trip at the Curragh 10 days ago, settling better and making up good late ground to get up on the post; improver with likely more to offer although not sure this sharper circuit will play to her strengths.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(12)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Tofino

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Not one of her better efforts at the Curragh last time; hard to win with; best run this season when second in a six-runner contest; others preferred.

8/1

15th

19

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Tofino

9st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Sole win came over C&D last year off 4lb lower; several decent efforts in defeat since including at Limerick last time though looked a bit awkward under pressure then; still, unlikely to be far away.

15/2

2nd

7

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Tofino

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a Curragh handicap (1m, good) last year; put in a satisfactory effort on return at Navan in April when tackling 1m2f for the first time and beaten only 3l into fifth over same trip at Leopardstown on latest; goes on any ground; worth considering.

9/1

Form: -57220

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Shaped nicely to finish second in first two handicaps at Gowran (1m, heavy) and Sligo (10.5f, good); too fresh at Galway latest on the back of a break, could come on for that so don't rule out.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Ribee

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Michael Mulvany

Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement when beating 24 rivals in the Irish Lincoln on return; not as effective over an extended 1m2f in a Listed race at Naas; back to form quickly to take second in a 1m2f premier handicap at the Curragh; this is probably closer to his optimum trip.

14/1

2nd

5

(16)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Ribee

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement when beating 24 rivals here in the Irish Lincoln on return; fine run came to an end in 10.5f Listed at Naas and he's probably better over shorter.

13/2

5th

1

(6)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 2f 125y

16:22 Naas

Ribee

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement (from a handicap low of 62 to his present 98) when beating 24 rivals in last Sunday's Irish Lincoln; suited by the ground and the only runner with race-fitness; has to be taken seriously, although others have stronger claims at these weights.

15/2

Form: 090341

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Showed promise over C&D last month and off the mark in emphatic manner at Tipperary 18 days ago, recording a high final 2f sectional in a 0-60 handicap; hit with a 13lb rise, interesting to see if she can follow up in this higher grade.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

11

(8)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Shahada Ace

9st 8lb

J: Feenagh Moran

T: Andrew Slattery

Won at Tipperary last summer but yet to make an impact in five outings this season.

25/1

18th

11

(8)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Shahada Ace

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Won a handicap at Tipperary last summer; has failed to make an impact in four outings this season, needs to show signs of revival.

16/1

11th

8

(15)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

18:30 Roscommon

Shahada Ace

9st 10lb

J: Feenagh Moran

T: Andrew Slattery

Won a handicap at Tipperary last summer; has failed to make an impact in three outings this season, needs to show signs of revival.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta €30.60
Straight Forecast €26.47
Tricast €96.03
Trifecta €106.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Rizal

POSTDATA:

Oiche Rua

TOPSPEED:

Ribee

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Glyndwr

The Irish Sun:

Rizal