September 29 / 14.39 Down Royal

14.39

Good

Coors Fillies Handicap

  • Prize money: £7801.65
  • 1m 4f 194y
  • 8 runners
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Coors Fillies Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 061059 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Three wins including over 1m5f here on good ground in July; below that form since and was outclassed in a Group 3 last time; has handled an ease in the ground; needs a return to form but a good claimer helps.
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1st

9

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Mo Ghille Mar

11st 6lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Won off 4lb lower at Wexford in May (2m1f, gd-yld); has struggled off revised mark since and was beaten 13l on latest when fourth at Galway (16.5f, good); needs to find a bit more to score off this mark.

12/1

4th

11

2nd Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 160y

13:50 Galway

Mo Ghille Mar

10st 11lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Three Flat wins for Jessica Harrington and off the mark hurdling at eighth attempt in 2m1f Wexford handicap in May; runs since however have been modest, never counting on the flat here on Friday.

25/1

13th

10

(4)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Mo Ghille Mar

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Won over hurdles at Wexford in May; below best in that sphere twice since and was well beaten in this race last year; 4lb lower now but others appeal more.

50/1

Form: -03166 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 10lb

9 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won her ninth race when winning over 1m4f at Tramore in July; below that form behind Mo Ghille Mar here and over 2m back at Tramore since; has worn different headgear before but first time with a visor today.
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3

(6)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 194y

14:39 Down Royal

No Niki No

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: E J O’Neill

Won her ninth race when winning over 1m4f at Tramore in July; below that form behind Mo Ghille Mar here and over 2m back at Tramore since; has worn different headgear before but first time with a visor today.

14/1

1

(11)

16th Aug 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:37 Tramore

No Niki No

10st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

Was recording a ninth career win when making all for decisive success here over 1m4f last month (good); capitulated tamely however at Down Royal 10 days later so needs to bounce back and unproven over this far.

15/2

6th

1

(5)

18th Jul 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

No Niki No

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

Was recording a ninth career win when making all for decisive success at Tramore 10 days ago (1m4f, good); 4lb rise returns her to a career-high mark and this stiffer stamina test could stretch her.

6/1

Form: -72301 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Best form has come at this track; placed in a maiden and handicap here over an extended 1m2f before getting off the mark in the 2m2f Ulster Cesarewitch last time; beat Billie Frechette eased down then but that rival didn't get a clear run; 18lb hike looks a lot and down significantly in trip.
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4th

3

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:59 Down Royal

Alba Chiara

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Sole win came here in last year's Ulster Cesarewitch over 2m2f; a fine effort over this trip back here next time; however, has been well below her best in three runs this term; has to rebound; tongue-tie added.

7/2

10th

12

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 26y

Class 2

14:53 Ayr

Alba Chiara

8st 7lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

She's struggled on both starts this season and a major turnaround is needed; she was progressive during last season's 3yo campaign and has travelled from Northern Ireland to race today; one to watch in the betting.

25/1

Form: 5-7195

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won a Roscommon maiden over 1m4f but has been below that level twice since so has to get back to form sharply.
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5

(3)

29th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 194y

14:39 Down Royal

Sissi

8st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a Roscommon maiden over 1m4f but has been below that level twice since so has to get back to form sharply.

14/1

5th

7

(5)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:52 Curragh

Sissi

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Maiden winner over this trip at Roscommon in May (good) struggled on handicap debut following month behind Heather at Ballinrobe on easier ground; better ground here should suit but lots to find.

14/1

10

(3)

23rd Jun 2025

Good

1m 5f 9y

20:20 Ballinrobe

Sissi

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Maiden winner over 1m4f at Roscommon last time (good); steps into handicap company for the first time; makes just her sixth start and could still have enough improvement in her to play a role here.

10/1

Form: 221763 C

Last run: 58 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden over 1m2.5f here on third start in first-time visor; not as good back here next time but solid in defeat at Killarney and Galway since; needs a bit more.
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3rd

3

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Navy Waters

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Both career wins came over 10.5f and 1m5f at Down Royal last season; running well in defeat this season but handicapper very slow to relent; needs to find a bit more off current mark.

9/1

3rd

8

(8)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 100y

16:22 Gowran Park

Navy Waters

8st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

2-13 on the Flat, both wins coming at Down Royal over 10.5f (good) and 1m5f (yielding) last season; consistent this season, never worse than fifth in five outings; looked unlucky in running when fifth of 18 at Galway, capable of getting in the mix.

9/2

5th

15

(6)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Navy Waters

8st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W McCreery

2-12 on the Flat, both wins coming at Down Royal over 10.5f (good) and 1m5f (yielding) last season; not beaten far in the Cork Derby in May and traffic problems when a 9.5l fourth at the Curragh latest; others look better treated.

16/1

Form: 3-1412 CD BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Last Flat win was over 1m5f here in June and since won over hurdles too; got a nightmare passage behind Alba Chiara in the Ulster Cesarewitch over 2m2f here last time, though that rival was eased; however, is 12lb better off so bright prospects of turning the tables.
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3

9th Aug 2026

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Billie Frechette

11st 11lb

J: Mr Finn Tegetmeier

T: Noel Meade

Had a good time last summer, winning on the level and over hurdles, second over 2m2f here as well; was reverting from three runs over fences when beaten 37l over 2m at Galway.

12/1

16th

4

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 110y

18:05 Galway

Billie Frechette

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Finished well to finish second in this 12 months ago when only 1lb lower; could be glad to see the back of fences (0-3) and one to consider.

20/1

3rd

8

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 80y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Billie Frechette

11st 5lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose Flat winner; 1-6 over hurdles and rated 120; promise in first two chase attempts, earning a rating of 117; beaten 17l into second of 12 behind talented Supersundae here (22.5f, gd-yld) in April; 9l fourth of 10 at Killarney (2m5f, gd-yld) 22 days ago; leading claims.

2/1

Form: 930

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won a Roscommon bumper on fourth start in that sphere in July; the best of three Flat maiden runs was when a close third to a decent sort at Tramore; tongue-tie added and seems best on good ground.
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12th

11

(8)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Master Sydney

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Won a bumper here last year (2m, good); best run this year came over C&D when a 5l sixth and 4lb lower now; decent run over hurdles at Kilbeggan 10 days ago; place claims if the forecast rain misses.

8/1

3rd

3

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Master Sydney

11st 5lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Paul W Flynn

Bumper winner last summer; mostly quite ordinary Flat form since; ran well for much of the way in a Cork maiden hurdle on Monday; more needed here; one of two runners for the stable.

10/1

4th

18

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

16:30 Cork

Master Sydney

11st 5lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Paul W Flynn

Won a Roscommon bumper last year; campaigned on the Flat this season with no success; beaten 16l over 2m off 65 in a Tramore handicap on latest; others make more appeal.

33/1

Form: 320608

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-14 with best form coming on AW; not a bad run over 1m4f there last time but needs more in this company.
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4th

7

(16)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Pearl Jewel

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Chris Timmons

Sole win came in C&D fillies' maiden in November 2024; not far away in October from 1lb higher; lesser efforts since; wide draw to overcome in first-time cheekpieces.

16/1

Non-runners

Riviera Queen, Fortuna Vera

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €35.20
Straight Forecast €40.73
Tricast €88.23
Trifecta €128.20

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Navy Waters

SPOTLIGHT:

Billie Frechette

TOPSPEED:

Riviera Queen

POSTDATA:

Navy Waters

The Irish Sun:

Billie Frechette