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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4th

7

(11)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Toy Soldier

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Won a maiden and a claimer in Britain; no worthwhile form in seven runs for current yard.

25/1

13th

22

(10)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Toy Soldier

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Two-time winner for George Scott has suffered heavy defeats at long odds in all six starts for this stable; unlikely.

50/1

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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19th

12

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Bishopton

9st 2lb

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 off 84; drops in trip with cheekpieces now fitted; wants decent ground.

14/1

1st

1

(8)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Bishopton

10st 4lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Won C&D maiden last summer before following up over the same trip in Down Royal handicap; back to that level of form on latest when strong-finishing 1/2l off an all-the-way winner here over 6f in December; back up to career-high mark but return to 7f to suit and respected.

8/1

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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1st

10

(3)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

Lough Leane

8st 10lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

All six wins came on the AW when trained in Britain; standout run for this yard came on opening day of season when runner-up in 26-runner Curragh handicap (heavy), most recently didn't seem to get home over this trip at Gowran last month (soft); stamina concerns remain.

12/1

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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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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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

4th

2

(5)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:42 Dundalk (AW)

Hot To Foxtrot

10st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Very little mileage on the clock; definite promise in two of her maiden runs, the first of which was in 2023; three handicap attempts in 2025 were poor; much improved when fifth over 7f here a fortnight ago, but has a bit to find with third-placed Winemaker.

13/2

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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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

3rd

6

(16)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Perry Mason

9st 5lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

His good Curragh form late last season and early this term has been on very soft ground; also testing when he won at Galway last October; any rain would improve his prospects, further drying would be a negative.

6/1

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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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

5th

15

(15)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Moyassr

9st 5lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Paul W Flynn

Boasts a fine AW record (4-10, twice second), continues to struggle on turf (0-11); towards the rear in races at Limerick and the Curragh this term.

20/1

13th

6

(5)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Moyassr

9st 10lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Paul W Flynn

Excellent AW form during the winter, winning over 1m in October and twice in January; 0-11 on turf; never showed at Limerick nine days ago.

14/1

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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14th

10

(7)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Shelbourne Flyer

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: John C McConnell

Maiden after 12 starts; some good 7f turf runs in the summer; has to bounce back from a below-par Down Royal run.

10/1

13

(15)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 26y

16:24 Down Royal

Shelbourne Flyer

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: John C McConnell

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.

6/1

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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1st

6

(5)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

14:42 Fairyhouse

Spirit Of Eagles

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Dowling

Sole win came over 5f at Down Royal three years ago; best run for some time when placed in Sligo handicap early this month off basement mark of 40; plenty on at the weights against most of her rivals here.

16/1

3rd

14

(9)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Spirit Of Eagles

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Dowling

Sole win came over 5f at Down Royal three years ago, but she was twice second at that track last year after finishing fourth (missed break) in this; lacks a recent run this time around.

25/1

11th

11

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Spirit Of Eagles

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Dowling

Sole career win came at Down Royal over 5f in the summer of 2023; has a good bit to find on recent form.

50/1

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