September 04 / 17.05 Laytown

17.05

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Gilna’s Cottage Inn Handicap

  • Prize money: £5119.83
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Gilna’s Cottage Inn Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Beach

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 30969- D

Last run: 272 days

W: 11st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Two wins in Britain for Roger Varian but became regressive; best Irish run when second at 50-1 over C&D 12 months ago; subsequent form raises doubts.
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1

(3)

4th Sep 2025

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0m 6f 0y

17:05 Laytown

Revenite

11st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P F McEnery

Two wins in Britain for Roger Varian but became regressive; best Irish run when second at 50-1 over C&D 12 months ago; subsequent form raises doubts.

16/1

9th

11

(4)

6th Dec 2024

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0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Revenite

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P F McEnery

Two wins in Britain but regressive in last year for Roger Varian; promising stable debut at Laytown in September but well beaten in three subsequent starts and this is sharp enough for him.

28/1

9th

11

(4)

6th Dec 2024

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0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Revenite

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: P F McEnery

Two wins in Britain but regressive in last year for Roger Varian; promising stable debut at Laytown in September but well beaten in three subsequent starts and this is sharp enough for him.

28/1

Form: 83006-

Last run: 342 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Placed over 5f for the late Kevin Prendergast; 14lb lower than original mark; potentially interesting on first start for Danny Murphy.
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2

(8)

4th Sep 2025

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0m 6f 0y

17:05 Laytown

Ace In The Pack

10st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Placed over 5f for the late Kevin Prendergast; 14lb lower than original mark; potentially interesting on first start for Danny Murphy.

11/2

6th

5

(9)

27th Sep 2024

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0m 6f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Ace In The Pack

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Prendergast

Best effort came in a maiden at Bellewstown (5f, good) when third but was still beaten 7.5l; no impact in first two handicaps and official rating of 58 may flatter him; tongue tie goes on; chance at the weights but his last two runs are off-putting.

6/1

14/1

Form: 00450-

Last run: 307 days

W: 10st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner on good ground at Tipperary in 2022, placed off a 22lb higher mark than this here in 2023; not entirely ruled out because of that; lacks a recent run.
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3

(13)

4th Sep 2025

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0m 6f 0y

17:05 Laytown

Tamazu

10st 4lb

J: Daniel King

T: Fergal Birrane

Maiden winner on good ground at Tipperary in 2022, placed off a 22lb higher mark than this here in 2023; not entirely ruled out because of that; lacks a recent run.

14/1

13th

3

(3)

1st Nov 2024

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0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tamazu

9st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Fergal Birrane

prominent, weakened 1f out

16/1

13th

3

(3)

1st Nov 2024

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0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tamazu

9st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Fergal Birrane

prominent

16/1

Form: 814800

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come over 1m at Dundalk; joined this stable after a below-par run on soft ground in a Tipperary claimer in May; faded on yard debut at Dundalk; this surface should be fine for him, trip may be inadequate.
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12th

7

(11)

26th Sep 2025

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1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bungle Inthedesert

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Won over C&D in April; not as good the last twice for a new yard and has to get back to form; blinkers replace cheekpieces.

14/1

4

(10)

4th Sep 2025

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0m 6f 0y

17:05 Laytown

Bungle Inthedesert

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Both wins have come over 1m at Dundalk; joined this stable after a below-par run on soft ground in a Tipperary claimer in May; faded on yard debut at Dundalk; this surface should be fine for him, trip may be inadequate.

12/1

10th

6

(5)

15th Aug 2025

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1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Bungle Inthedesert

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Dual C&D winner, including in April off 50; left John McConnell after below-par run on soft ground in Tipperary claimer in May but return to this track could bring improvement on yard debut.

13/2

Form: 504565 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner; running consistently on turf this summer, reaching the first six in her last four races; stable's good recent form is a positive.
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7th

8

(1)

20th Mar 2026

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0m 5f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Hasiyna

8st 12lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

One of two for trainer; three-time winner here, the latest over C&D in December off 48; didn't get the best of runs when unplaced here in February (5f) and raced wide when weakened into ninth of 11 last time (6f); can do better.

14/1

9th

11

(11)

6th Mar 2026

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0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Hasiyna

8st 12lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

In good form here in recent months; did not get the best of runs when unplaced three weeks ago; Bold Optimist and Inishmot Prince in front of her then; previously second to Masked Angel.

8/1

6th

10

(8)

13th Feb 2026

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0m 5f 0y

16:28 Dundalk (AW)

Hasiyna

8st 11lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

Added to her two 6f wins here when taking a C&D handicap last time by a neck; up 5lb for that win, and has never won from a mark this high; should give a good account of herself all the same; declared for the 2.08 here on Wednesday.

6/1

Form: 507580 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Five wins, including two last season; out of form this term; a much-reduced mark (down 19lb since April) gives her some sort of chance.
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7

(14)

26th Sep 2025

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1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Amanirenas

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M C Grassick

Had been regressive this year until winning at Laytown last time over 6f; stays this trip and is a player if backing up that revival; wide draw, though.

4/1

Form: -00842 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
6f winner at the Curragh last October; returned to form when fourth of 18 over 6f at Naas early last month; confirmed that she is good shape with a second placing in a 21-runner contest over 5f at Naas 11 days ago; strong chance now with Colin Keane booked.
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7th

7

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

14:42 Fairyhouse

Lismacbryan

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: P Cluskey

Sole win came over this trip in Curragh handicap in 2024; good second in first-time cheekpieces at Naas last summer but little since; would be much better off with all of these in a handicap.

20/1

17th

15

(14)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Lismacbryan

8st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: P Cluskey

Won off 13lb higher at the Curragh in 2024 and went close off 45 at Naas last summer; lacks a recent run but not one to rule out.

14/1

12

(5)

31st Oct 2025

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0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lismacbryan

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: P Cluskey

Won off 11lb higher at the Curragh a year ago; solid second at Naas in August but beaten favourite twice since; blinkers go on now; possibilities if they perk her up and she takes to this surface.

14/1

Form: 552527

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Only one win from 33 starts; fair domestic form before a disappointing Catterick run a month ago; two best runs this season have been at Down Royal, over 5f and 7f.
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6th

4

(11)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Spirit Of Eagles

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Thomas Dowling

C&D winner in 2023 won for the second time in a 6f Fairyhouse claimer in May; raised 19lb for that win but has been solid in defeat since including over C&D; got no run at Fairyhouse last time; a player.

8/1

8th

11

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Spirit Of Eagles

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Dowling

Bridged a gap of almost three years between wins when landing a C&D claimer (good) in May; did well to take a 2l third of eight at Down Royal (5f, soft) last time after being raised 19lb for her claimer win; in great form and she has a chance if it continues.

8/1

3rd

8

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:50 Down Royal

Spirit Of Eagles

9st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Thomas Dowling

Bridged a gap of almost three years between wins when landing a Fairyhouse claimer (6f, good) last time, beating some much higher rated rivals; only other win came over C&D; up 19lb for her latest win which dampens enthusiasm.

5/1

Form: 254090

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Maiden whose form has deteriorated again since two good placed runs over 5f in May/June; others preferred.
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5th

8

(9)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Whatswrongnow

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Batt Burke

Maiden after 32 starts has been mostly running well this season, but getting bumped up in the handicap for being placed isn't helping matters; likely to run well again.

8/1

3rd

15

(8)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Whatswrongnow

9st 8lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Batt Burke

Yet to taste success after 31 races, placed nine times; fair form this season, second on three occasions; not beaten far in sixth over 5f at Bellewstown last week; that race came only two days after a creditable second of 17 over 6f at Fairyhouse; first reserve.

6th

9

(12)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:44 Bellewstown

Whatswrongnow

9st 5lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Batt Burke

Longstanding maiden who runs well now and again, as when second at Fairyhouse on Wednesday (6f); each-way claims.

7/1

Form: 040630

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 41

Form & Verdict
AW winner; has performed creditably in two of his last five turf starts, notably third of 21 at Cork in July; faced a tough task when 6lb out of the handicap at the Curragh on latest.
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10

(4)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Laytown

Cu Chulainn

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Laura Hourigan

AW winner; has performed creditably in two of his last five turf starts, notably third of 21 at Cork in July; faced a tough task when 6lb out of the handicap at the Curragh on latest.

6/1

13

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Cu Chulainn

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Laura Hourigan

AW winner is 0-15 on the grass; has shaped well in two of his last four turf starts, including when a 3.5l third of 21 at Cork last time (a few of these behind); however, 6lb wrong here so this looks a tough task.

14/1

17

(10)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:20 Cork

Cu Chulainn

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Laura Hourigan

Two-time AW winner is 0-14 on turf; unplaced joint-favourite at Limerick 13 days ago; not much between him and Sobriety Blue.

12/1

Non-runners

Im Spartacus, Blue Wood, La La Lucrative

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €82.80
Straight Forecast €57.11
Tricast €270.13
Trifecta €715.10

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Hasiyna

SPOTLIGHT:

Lismacbryan

The Irish Sun:

Spirit Of Eagles

POSTDATA:

Hasiyna