September 29 / 16.24 Down Royal

16.24

Good

Molson Coors Beverage Company Handicap

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 0m 7f 26y
  • 13 runners
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Molson Coors Beverage Company Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 671820 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Two wins over this trip when trained in Britain; beaten a long way on soft ground on debut for this yard but can do better as long as the going doesn't deteriorate.
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6th

2

(4)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Toy Soldier

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Irish raider who comes here after three good efforts, looking a shade unlucky when close second of 15 in first-time visor at Roscommon (7.5f, good) on Tuesday the latest time; big player of the same mark.

15/8

2nd

9

(8)

30th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

18:30 Roscommon

Toy Soldier

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Won a maiden and a claimer in Britain; poor form for this yard until 2l fourth of 15 at Killarney last month; backed that up with a second placing at Down Royal; strong contender.

11/4

Form: 206981 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in a Dundalk maiden over this trip last time; had been regressive on turf prior to that so needs to get back to best form on this surface.
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5th

3

(7)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Bishopton

8st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

2-7 on the AW but is 1-13 on turf (win came on yielding); won at Dundalk in March off 3lb higher; the best of three turf runs since then came over 7f at Cork on penultimate; not as good dropped back to 6f at the Curragh on latest; moves back up in trip now and might prefer an ease in the ground.

6/1

6th

2

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Bishopton

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Progressed well last year over 7f, winning twice; resumed progress on return in March when defying top-weight at Dundalk; towards the rear over C&D before more like his best when fifth of 15 over 7f at Cork 13 days ago; probably lacks the pace of several of the 6f winners in this field.

16/1

5th

12

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Bishopton

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Progressed well last year over 7f, winning twice; resumed progress on return in March when defying top-weight at Dundalk off 84; cheekpieces worn when well beaten behind some of these rivals at the Curragh (6f, good) have been abandoned.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 075806

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won over a mile at Cork earlier in the season and best run since when a close sixth over this trip at Fairyhouse last time, nearest at finish; mark unchanged so on the shortlist.
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No Results Found

Form: 306000

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Six AW wins in UK; some decent efforts early on for this yard but poor on last three starts and others preferred.
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6th

11

(11)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Lough Leane

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

All six wins in Britain came on the AW; first success on turf came last month over C&D, quickening off a slow pace, despite racing keenly; put a blot on his record when running no sort of race in a Leopardstown event in which Daler finished fifth.

10/1

15th

12

(9)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Lough Leane

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

All six wins in Britain came on the AW; first success on turf came last month over this trip at Ballinrobe, quickening off a slow pace, despite racing keenly; 6lb rise but remains on a workable mark.

9/1

Form: 9657

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Some promise in three maidens on good ground; might not have stayed a mile on soft at Cork last time and can do better back at this trip; tongue-tie retained.
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10th

1

(18)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Burford Beauty

10st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Best handicap display so far when third over 7f at Down Royal in May; needs to find more

7/1

3rd

15

(4)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Burford Beauty

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

First reserve; just fair form in handicaps to date, including fifth over C&D; can get upset in the stalls.

9th

9

(15)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:15 Limerick

Burford Beauty

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Just fair form in handicaps to date but her mark is beginning to drop and she is lightly raced; finished a 5.5l fifth of 13 at Down Royal when last seen on turf (7f, yielding); got upset in stalls and weakened quickly into tenth at Dundalk in November (10.5f).

15/2

Form: 3/5-3

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Made her debut almost two years ago and only two runs since; ran on late over 5f here on comeback recently so with improvement likely up in trip enters calculations.
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3rd

6

(4)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Hot To Foxtrot

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Maiden hasn't built on early promise, but some good runs all the same between turf and AW; third in a big field at the Curragh two starts ago, but a lesser effort on soft over 7f here since; can do better.

8/1

6th

4

(17)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Down Royal

Hot To Foxtrot

9st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: John James Feane

Competitive in 6f/7f handicaps on AW this season before posting a very promising third of 20 on her return to turf at the Curragh last time (6.5f, yielding); first-time cheekpieces worn that day retained; up 1lb.

15/2

3rd

23

(17)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Hot To Foxtrot

8st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Maiden competitive in 7f/6f handicaps on the AW this season but needs to find more on turf return; cheekpieces replace tongue-tie.

16/1

Form: -40070

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Best effort came on debut in UK last year over this trip; basically struggling since and no better on debut for this yard.
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6th

2

(12)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Perry Mason

9st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Three-time course winner on good and heavy ground at 1m-1m2f; raised 6lb for May's 1m2f (good) win here and probably didn't stay 1m6f here on latest; drop back in trip a plus but may need easier ground at this distance.

16/1

5th

4

(9)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Perry Mason

9st 5lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Was recording a third win at this track when scoring over 1m2f last month (good), making virtually all and just holding on; previously ran well over 1m4f, this his first attempt at this longer trip.

13/2

1st

10

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Perry Mason

9st 5lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Has shown a liking for this track, gained a second 1m success here in March; suited by soft ground; holding his form well on the evidence of Cork third; would benefit from any easing.

10/1

Form: 0-45

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Mild promise on latter of two maiden runs but is likely to do better in this company and is worth a market check with a top apprentice aboard.
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12th

9

(10)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sister Lily

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Yet to show signs of winning potential in five turf starts; half-sister to C&D winner but will need to find dramatic improvement on AW bow.

50/1

3

(19)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Sister Lily

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: R P Burns

Unplaced over 7f on handicap debut; previous runs have been over 7f/1m; Nicola Burns deserts her to ride recent winner Art Of Unity; tried with blinkers.

25/1

25/1

Form: 449000

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
AW winner last winter and some decent runs in defeat back in the spring; poor the last thrice, though, and needs a return to form.
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6th

4

(10)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:30 Killarney

Moyassr

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Boasts a fine AW record (four wins) and gained a first turf victory at Fairyhouse (1m2f, good) in May off 60; soft ground may have been his undoing at Leopardstown following month so respected here back on a sound surface although this much longer trip an unknown.

11/2

5th

8

(7)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Moyassr

8st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Paul W Flynn

Boasts a fine AW record (four wins) and gained a first turf victory under this rider at Fairyhouse (1m2f, good) a fortnight ago; must be respected off the back of that but sole run on soft previously was a poor effort and this is a much tougher assignment; 1lb wrong.

9/4

1st

13

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Moyassr

9st 4lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Paul W Flynn

Boasts a fine AW record (4 wins) but continues to struggle on turf (0-13); first turf attempt at this trip.

16/1

Form: 754310 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won her sixth race at Laytown early this month but was slowly away when well beaten at Cork since; has run well at this venue so can do better.
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14th

4

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Distillate

9st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Most recent of her six wins gained at Laytown last September; began the new campaign with a neck second over 7f at Dundalk; has failed to reproduce that form in two subsequent appearances and is now dropped in trip; placed only once from nine Navan runs.

8/1

14th

6

(15)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Distillate

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Most recent of her six wins gained at Laytown last September; 1-17 at this venue; given plenty to do finishing strongly for neck second last month, with Alex Belardo 2l back in fourth; that rival turned the tables on her two weeks ago.

8/1

7th

6

(17)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Distillate

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

One of two for yard; most recent of her six wins gained at Laytown in September; given plenty to do when thundering home to finish a neck second here (7f) on latest; player up in trip but wide draw to overcome.

2/1

Form: 805732

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 11 starts but some good runs lately including when third over C&D; better again when second at Leopardstown; should go well off the same mark but has a difficult draw.
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15th

9

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Shelbourne Flyer

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Maiden after 14 starts; one of his better runs last year when second over 7f at this venue; heavily supported in the betting when sixth of 14 at Roscommon (7f, yielding) on yard debut last month; this trip and ground may suit better.

8/1

Form: 525274 C

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
First reserve; just 1-34; not bad efforts lately but tough task from 6lb out of the handicap.
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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: 257009 CD

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; is out of form and a tough task from 9lb out of the handicap.
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10

(10)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Blue Wood

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Kevin Michael Smith

One of two for the yard; both wins have been at 7f; cut out most of the running when third at Down Royal (7f) last month; doesn't look particularly well treated back on the AW, though.

9/1

16

(4)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

16:24 Down Royal

Blue Wood

8st 7lb

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Second reserve; is out of form and a tough task from 9lb out of the handicap.

Non-runners

Eichan San, Brains, Sunday Sovereign

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Payout
Exacta €14.80
Straight Forecast €14.75
Tricast €277.78
Trifecta €269.00

Selections

POSTDATA:

Shelbourne Flyer

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Moyassr

The Irish Sun:

Hot To Foxtrot

SPOTLIGHT:

Port Louis

TOPSPEED:

Lough Leane