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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8th

6

(2)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Toy Soldier

9st 2lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Runner-up twice at around 7f in Ireland but soundly beaten in five starts for this yard, including when returned to 7f at Ayr latest.

7/1

8th

9

(11)

29th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:08 Ayr

Toy Soldier

8st 13lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Soundly beaten on his four starts for this yard but those have been over 8.3f+ and his two runner-up finishes in Ireland in June were at 7f/7.4f; edging down the weights and not written off back down in trip.

20/1

5th

4

(4)

21st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

13:43 Hamilton

Toy Soldier

9st 4lb

J: Lexie Clarkson

T: Lucinda Russell & Michael Scudamore

Yet to win a handicap (has won a maiden and a claimer) and mainly disappointing this season (beaten 8l over C&D last time); bit to prove.

12/1

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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11th

4

(5)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lough Leane

9st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Six-time winner on AW in Britain; well suited by this trip and comes here in fine form, with red-hot apprentice now on board.

9/2

2nd

2

(9)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

17:35 Clonmel

Lough Leane

9st 10lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Six-time AW winner in Britain; first turf success at Ballinrobe in May; strong-finishing fourth over 7f at Naas last month prefaced a recent 1m2f win in an apprentice contest at Down Royal, when he had the returning Areana back in third; same rider can claim 7lb this time.

3/1

1st

11

(14)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:30 Down Royal

Lough Leane

9st 10lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Six-time AW winner in Britain; first turf success at Ballinrobe (beating Hexagonal over 9.5f, good) in May and much the best effort since on latest when strong-finishing fourth over 7f at Naas last month; trip could stretch him, but contender if seeing it out.

7/1

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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8th

1

(2)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:05 Gowran Park

Burford Beauty

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gavin Cromwell

Best handicap display came at Down Royal in May when third over 7f; didn't reproduce that at Leopardstown 16 days ago, when tenth of 22 and 5.25l behind Yquem; likely capable of better.

9/1

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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6th

6

(15)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hot To Foxtrot

9st 6lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: John James Feane

Couple of fair runs over 6f and 7f here in the spring and placed twice in turf sprints this summer; not beaten far over 1m here last month after a slow start and the drop in trip will do no harm.

8/1

7th

9

(14)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hot To Foxtrot

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: John James Feane

Couple of fair runs over 6f/7f here in the spring and placed twice in turf sprints this summer; first try at 1m.

14/1

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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15th

8

(14)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Perry Mason

9st 6lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Three-time course winner on good and heavy ground at 1m-1m2f; 1m6f stretched his stamina following a C&D win; fair sixth behind Pierre Royal over 1m here in June; could go well back at this trip.

16/1

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

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

1

(6)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

15:15 Bellewstown

Moyassr

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

1m2f winner in May; very consistent lately, but has gone up 9lb in total for three seconds and doesn't want it too soft.

9/2

2nd

7

(4)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:57 Fairyhouse

Moyassr

9st 10lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Lost his form in midsummer but his fortunes have been more positive in two starts for this yard, just failing to get up over 6f at Laytown last time; low draw might mean he will need some luck in running, but a leading contender if all goes well.

13/2

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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1st

8

(12)

15th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

18:30 Southwell (AW)

Distillate

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish raider who is on a dangerous mark but her last win was 13 months ago and she's been inconsistent this year; comes with risks attached and she's untried on Tapeta.

7/2

8th

10

(10)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Distillate

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

One of her six wins came here; placed over C&D last year, but yet to win over 1m.

14/1

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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14th

9

(16)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:22 Gowran Park

Shelbourne Flyer

9st 4lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Noel Meade

Has attracted good support on all three starts for this stable; kept on well over 7f at Limerick for a never-dangerous sixth; had an excuse (coughing) when soundly beaten at Leopardstown; disappointing in a claimer at Ballinrobe last month.

10/1

7th

11

(4)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Shelbourne Flyer

8st 8lb

J: Emily Grifferty

T: Noel Meade

Well backed both starts for this stable; kept on well over 7f at Limerick for a never-dangerous sixth; had an excuse (coughing) when soundly beaten at Leopardstown latest (1m1f, god); tongue-tie (worn on best runs for former yard) returns and also sports blinkers; interesting.

12/1

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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9th

9

(9)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:39 Laytown

Spirit Of Eagles

10st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Last success came in Fairyhouse claimer (6f, good) in May; ran okay without threatening last three outings; has solid C&D form (second and fourth) and booking of Keane a big positive on first start for Ian Donoghue.

6/1

8th

11

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Spirit Of Eagles

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Dowling

Beaten off 59 in handicaps on last three starts but did win her last start in claiming company at Fairyhouse in May (6f, good); this is a better race and a bit to find on the figures.

18/1

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

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

+o+e Accumulators

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