April 25 / 16.50 Navan

16.50

Yielding

Future Stars Raceday 16th May Handicap

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 1m 2f 40y
  • 23 runners
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Future Stars Raceday 16th May Handicap

Runners: 23 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.80
  • Place: £1.60

Form: 0754-3 BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has posted some good runs in defeat since tackling handicaps including on return at Bellewstown over nearly 1m4f; needs more and is unproven in this ground but a player if adapting; visor replaces cheekpieces.
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12th

11

(3)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Obscenity

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

In fine fettle this season, winning at Navan (1m2f, gd-yld) off 65 and on latest at Gowran off 78 (1m4f, yielding); hiked up another 9lb and moves up in grade now; unproven on properly fast ground, but this well-bred sort should go well if he acts on it.

9/2

1st

9

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Obscenity

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

In fine form this season; third on seasonal return at Bellewstown (11.5f, soft); won by 5.5l at Navan (1m2f, gd-yld); hiked up 12lb but again ran well when a 2.75l runner up at Roscommon latest (1m4f, yielding) when not getting the clearest of runs; in the mix again off 1lb higher.

4/1

2nd

2

(3)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:50 Roscommon

Obscenity

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Solid runs in first three handicaps, all on easy ground; 7-4 fav, long way behind runner-up Superficial when third over 1m3f at Bellewstown; left that behind when bolting up in 23-runner contest at Navan (1m2f); bred to stay this far, but still a bit of a question mark over his stamina.

9/4

6/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 635-5

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Decent efforts last year in three maidens up to 1m4f and not a bad run over that trip in a Curragh handicap on return; can improve from that and one to consider.
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2nd

15

(12)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Maeve Brennan

9st 4lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Good efforts in three Curragh maidens last season on softer conditions; decent fifth on handicap debut at the Curragh on seasonal return (1m4f, soft to heavy); improved for good to yielding ground over 1m2f at Navan next time when second of 23 behind an easy winner; disappointed up to this trip at the Curragh last time.

14/1

21th

26

(27)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Maeve Brennan

8st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Decent efforts in three maidens here last term and ran a decent race here on handicap debut in March when fifth of 14 (1m4f, soft to heavy); improved upon encountering good to yielding ground at Navan last time when second of 23 behind an easy winner; tries this new trip and not discounted.

16/1

2nd

3

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Maeve Brennan

10st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: J S Bolger

Decent efforts last year in three maidens up to 1m4f and not a bad run over that trip in a Curragh handicap on return; can improve from that and one to consider.

6/1

OUR TIP

12/1

  • Place: £14.70

Form: 969-

Last run: 180 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Best run came when beaten only 2.25l in a 1m maiden at this track last September; was below that level on testing ground next time; this trip is a query on return.
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3rd

2

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Talk Show Host

10st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Best run came when beaten only 2.25l in a 1m maiden at this track last September; was below that level on testing ground next time; this trip is a query on return.

12/1

7

(8)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:41 Galway

Talk Show Host

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: John C McConnell

Bumper fourth in 2023 was absent for nearly two years until too headstrong at Dundalk in July; did show some promise however last month when beaten little over 2l in Navan fillies maiden (1m, good) despite hanging; has ability but doesn't appear the most straightforward.

10/1

4th
14 (14)
Faro Island

14/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: /0310- BF

Last run: 190 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m3f Down Royal handicap last autumn but was poor on AW after (found to have mucus in his lungs); needs best on return but can't be ruled out.
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6th

7

(4)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Faro Island

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: A Oliver

Both wins have come right-handed on yielding ground, over 1m3f last year and under a brilliant ride from the champion jockey over 9.5f at Gowran last month; has run well this way round, too; handled quick ground okay when ridden to get 1m4f (upped to this grade) at the Curragh last time; cheekpieces swapped for blinkers.

13/2

7th

11

(1)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Curragh

Faro Island

9st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: A Oliver

Two-time winner on easy ground, including on latest at Gowran (9.5f, yielding); won over 1m3f (yielding) at Down Royal last season; 3lb rise for latest success seems reasonable and worth a try at this trip but could probably do with some rain.

7/1

1st

9

(15)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

20:18 Gowran Park

Faro Island

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: A Oliver

Landed 1m3f Down Royal handicap in September before disappointing favourite on the AW next time but had excuses; returned with encouraging fourth at Navan (1m2f, gd) 48 days ago, travelled well; set to come on for that and big player.

7/1

5th
22 (16)
Forlio

12/1

Form: 51790- CD

Last run: 169 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won well over C&D last October but wasn't as good off higher marks after and needs more on return down 2lb; eyecatching jockey booking, though.
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1st

8

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Tramore

Forlio

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Paul W Flynn

Won off 9lb lower at Navan last year; had been struggling off revised mark but step in right direction when an unlucky fourth at Naas (1m3f, good) 13 days ago; Colin Keane returns (on board for both previous wins); enters calculations.

9/2

4th

9

(5)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 194y

19:10 Naas

Forlio

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Paul W Flynn

Won by 5l at Navan last autumn and basically struggled off higher marks since; been hurdling lately and needs more off this mark.

16/1

3rd

4

6th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 55y

16:55 Punchestown

Forlio

11st 12lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual Flat winner, rated 62; ran well when beaten 23l into tenth by Gomez Addams on hurdles bow at Listowel seven days ago; jumping needs to improve and he has a future in this discipline, but probably in handicaps.

22/1

16/1

Form: 2284-7

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 22 runs but has been placed several times up to 1m4f; not a bad effort at Leopardstown over 1m on return and should be thereabouts.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:57 Navan

Gotta Catchem All

9st 6lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Has finished second on six occasions over middle-distances during his winless 25-race career; blinkers tried (has worn cheekpieces) and hard to fancy given this drastic drop in trip.

25/1

6th

7

(14)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Gotta Catchem All

9st 8lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: H Rogers

Has finished second on six occasions during his winless 24-race career; he might drop lucky one day but he's not the percentage call.

14/1

12/1

Form: 02309-

Last run: 164 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won a Curragh handicap over 1m last year and some decent runs since between 7f and that trip; up in trip on return and has to prove she stays.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

8

(12)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

Tofino

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Not one of her better efforts at the Curragh last time; hard to win with; best run this season when second in a six-runner contest; others preferred.

8/1

15th

19

(8)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Tofino

9st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Sole win came over C&D last year off 4lb lower; several decent efforts in defeat since including at Limerick last time though looked a bit awkward under pressure then; still, unlikely to be far away.

15/2

2nd

7

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Tofino

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won a Curragh handicap (1m, good) last year; put in a satisfactory effort on return at Navan in April when tackling 1m2f for the first time and beaten only 3l into fifth over same trip at Leopardstown on latest; goes on any ground; worth considering.

9/1

8th
24 (10)
Searcog

Form: 9124-4

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
First reserve; won a Punchestown handicap last year over 1m1f; some decent hurdle runs over the winter and a solid Leopardstown return over 1m; considered.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

6

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:24 Down Royal

Searcog

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Patrick Magee

Trainer's four-timer last weekend makes this 1m1f winner of interest; narrowly beaten over 1m3f here in September, too, and some decent runs hurdling during the winter; nice run over 1m at Leopardstown but unplaced at Navan since; tongue-tie left off; doubt she wants it too fast.

7/2

8th

24

(10)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Searcog

8st 12lb

T: Patrick Magee

First reserve; won a Punchestown handicap last year over 1m1f; some decent hurdle runs over the winter and a solid Leopardstown return over 1m; considered.

4th

6

(13)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Searcog

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Patrick Magee

Won off lowly mark (42) at Punchestown last September; made the frame on her final two starts before being switched to hurdling; fair form in that sphere, apart from a poor handicap run last time; probably best over further; tongue-tie added now.

8/1

Form: 3107-7

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m4f handicap at Galway last year on soft ground but has form on good too; was well beaten on her Curragh return so needs much more.
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9th

18

(15)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Rain

9st 8lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Won a 1m4f handicap at Galway last year on soft ground but has form on good too; was well beaten on her Curragh return so needs much more.

20/1

7th

13

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Rain

8st 13lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Won off 6lb lower at Galway (1m4f, soft) last September but struggled off revised mark twice since; off since October and has tended to need her seasonal returns in the past; others appeal more.

12/1

17

(16)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Rain

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

C&D winner on penultimate start, her first success since 2022 when trained in France; 5lb out of the handicap; some help that a top apprentice takes off 3lb.

10/1

Form: 45690/

Last run: 544 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden was pulled-up over hurdles when last seen; seems best watched back in this sphere after a layoff; new yard.
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4th

19

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 60y

18:15 Cork

El Regalo

10st 9lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Ciaran Murphy

Ran okay in a low-grade 1m5f handicap a month ago (blinkers returned) and there has been the odd bit of promise in handicap hurdles; 0-16 under both codes, but no forlorn hope here.

14/1

8th

3

(4)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:37 Navan

El Regalo

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Dual-purpose maiden yet to trouble the judge in either code; soundly beaten on last two Flat starts and over hurdles on latest; drops in grade and blinkers return, but hard to fancy.

22/1

8th

10

31st May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Kilbeggan

El Regalo

10st 11lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Down the field in two recent Flat outings; hurdles form is unconvincing; cheekpieces now.

16/1

50/1

Form: 2/3/4/ BF

Last run: 1649 days

W: 9st 10lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Smart hurdler has run well on the Flat in defeat but is returning off a long absence and can only be watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

1

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

14:50 Sligo

Wolf Prince

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Aidan Melia

Last hurdles win came in April 2024 when trained by Fergal O'Brien; came back from a long absence for a new yard in the spring and not a bad Flat run last time, so looks a player with cheekpieces added.

6/1

5th

9

(10)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Wolf Prince

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Aidan Melia

Useful 120-rated hurdler with five wins to his name, the last two gained back-to-back for Fergal O'Brien in April/March 2024; after a long absence, was entitled to need the run at Navan in April on his stable debut.

10/1

11th

13

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Wolf Prince

9st 10lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Aidan Melia

Smart hurdler has run well on the Flat in defeat but is returning off a long absence and can only be watched.

50/1

20/1

Form: 6/060-

Last run: 188 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner is a maiden on the Flat but has posted some fine runs; however, has been poor in both codes last two starts so needs a return to form.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:40 Navan

Raydamann

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual-purpose; bolted up in Sligo maiden hurdle last month (2m2f, good); previously soundly beaten over this C&D (gd-yld), extending his Flat record to 0-11; 3lb lower now but others appeal more.

3/1

1st

4

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:20 Sligo

Raydamann

11st 4lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Decent form near the end of the season before last, winning a maiden hurdle at Clonmel and placed in a handicap at the Punchestown festival; fair form in handicaps last summer; subsequent form raises doubts.

11/2

12th

6

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Raydamann

9st 13lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Gordon Elliott

Hurdle winner is a maiden on the Flat but has posted some fine runs; however, has been poor in both codes last two starts so needs a return to form.

20/1

16/1

Form: 076-

Last run: 382 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Not bad runs last two maiden starts of 2025 over 7f and 1m, the latter at this track; has to be ready after a long absence; the market can help.
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7th

10

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

20:30 Killarney

Sonic Invader

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Appreciated step up to 1m6f at Gowran (good to yielding) for his second handicap start when keeping on for third in May; 2m may have stretched his stamina at Listowel following month; one to consider back to this trip.

10/1

3rd

7

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 40y

16:50 Listowel

Sonic Invader

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Appreciated the step up to 1m6f at Gowran (good to yielding) for his second handicap start when keeping on for third; likely to be suited by this trip on that evidence and Keane remains aboard; big player.

15/4

11/1

Form: 09734- BF

Last run: 180 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won three handicaps at Galway in 2024; no win last year but some solid efforts up to 1m4f; is fit from hurdling over the winter and can run well.
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14th

17

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Sylkie

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Daniel John Howard

Won three handicaps at Galway in 2024; no win last year but some solid efforts up to 1m4f; is fit from hurdling over the winter and can run well.

11/1

9th

16

26th Jan 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:10 Punchestown

Sylkie

11st 5lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Daniel John Howard

Three-time winner on the Flat at Galway; hood went on for hurdling debut at Cork when tailed off; big improvement needed.

50/1

12

(12)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Sylkie

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Daniel John Howard

Her three wins have all come over C&D, including this race last year off 70 (heavy); timely return to form at the Curragh last month when 1m2f proved just beyond her; down to a handy mark and major chance of a repeat win in the race.

8/1

Form: 405

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Tailed-off in two bumpers but better runs in two AW maidens (1m-1m4f) either side of a poor run on heavy ground; hood added for handicap debut and can run well.
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8th

4

(12)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:18 Dundalk (AW)

Pedro The Poet

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Paul Traynor

Has run okay in pair of maidens here, over farther and shorter, but has probably got himself badly handicapped as a result; up against it here.

40/1

15th

4

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Pedro The Poet

10st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Paul Traynor

Tailed-off in two bumpers but better runs in two AW maidens (1m-1m4f) either side of a poor run on heavy ground; hood added for handicap debut and can run well.

11/1

5th

3

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Pedro The Poet

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Paul Traynor

Tailed off in opening two bumper runs; decent fourth over 1m4f here in February but didn't build on that at the Curragh (1m, heavy) last time when 29l behind.

25/1

Form: 01167- D

Last run: 201 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won Gowran and Naas handicaps last year over similar trips to this; not as good last two runs last term and looks vulnerable off this mark.
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8th

4

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

13:10 Sligo

Casheldale Lass

11st 0lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

Dual Flat winner over approximately 1m2f but has been hit and miss this season; penalised 8lb on hurdles debut, so will have to put up a big effort to defy that.

25/1

12th

6

(4)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 194y

19:10 Naas

Casheldale Lass

9st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Andrew Kinirons

The second of her two wins last year came over C&D; was just denied at Leopardstown but has to rebound from a lesser Fairyhouse run.

12/1

8th

7

(9)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Casheldale Lass

9st 8lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Andrew Kinirons

Won Gowran and Naas handicaps last year at around this trip and back to form at Leopardstown earlier this month, staying on well when just touched off over this trip; 2lb rise okay, should again be thereabouts.

13/2

Form: 50/0-0

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Hasn't had much racing in the last two years; is dropping in the weights but still best watched.
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17th

23

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Roman Bull

9st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael William O’Meara

Hasn't had much racing in the last two years; is dropping in the weights but still best watched.

33/1

10th

2

(9)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Roman Bull

10st 2lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Michael William O’Meara

Gained C&D win in the summer of 2023 from 12lb higher but has lost his way since; ran only once last year; hard to fancy.

40/1

14th

15

(9)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Cork

Roman Bull

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Michael William O’Meara

Had lost his way when last seen and has been off 443 days.

100/1

14/1

Form: 06-486

Last run: 36 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins up to 1m4f and some decent efforts in defeat over the winter season; best turf effort when second in a Leopardstown handicap over this trip last year; a player if repeating that.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Pepper Noir

11st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner on polytrack for Gavin Cromwell; failed to complete twice over hurdles and nothing positive about her display at Bellewstown last week.

100/1

5

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:48 Bellewstown

Pepper Noir

11st 5lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: John C McConnell

Three Dundalk wins up to 1m4f and some decent efforts in defeat over the winter season; towards the rear in a 1m2f Navan handicap in April; two undistinguished juvenile hurdle runs; plenty to prove against that background.

33/1

18th

5

(24)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Pepper Noir

10st 0lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: John C McConnell

Three AW wins up to 1m4f and some decent efforts in defeat over the winter season; best turf effort when second in a Leopardstown handicap over this trip last year; a player if repeating that.

14/1

Form: 6479-0

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Maiden was beaten a long way over 7f last time at Leopardstown and while he doesn't hold that much appeal can do better over this trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

8

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

13:10 Sligo

Pebble Island

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Modest Flat maiden ran his best race over hurdles when fourth in a Bellewstown novice last time; has a chance if backing up that run.

4/1

4th

5

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:15 Bellewstown

Pebble Island

11st 0lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Has returned to form on the Flat recently, making the frame in handicaps at Fairyhouse and Down Royal; weak form in two juvenile hurdle runs last year.

33/1

4th

8

(8)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 207y

17:13 Down Royal

Pebble Island

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: John C McConnell

Snapped a dismal run of form when dropping into this grade at Fairyhouse and taking the runner-up spot (1m4f, good); nudged up 1lb but if he can build on that latest run he's a player.

5/1

20th
7 (12)
Lohengrin

14/1

Form: 4610-B

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f Laytown maiden last year but stays this trip too; poor at Dundalk last winter and brought down halfway at Bellewstown on return; looks vulnerable off this mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

13

(13)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Lohengrin

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: E D Delany

Sole success came on the beach at Laytown last September; lost way since but minor step in the right direction when beaten 6l in midfield at Leopardstown last time; has run well in claiming company before; could outrun odds for local yard.

25/1

10th

3

(10)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Lohengrin

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: E D Delany

Won 7f Laytown maiden last September; poor winter form at Dundalk; brought down at Bellewstown on return; does not appeal on the evidence of his last three starts.

25/1

11th

13

(3)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:40 Down Royal

Lohengrin

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: E D Delany

Won 7f Laytown maiden last September; poor winter form at Dundalk; brought down at Bellewstown on return; in rear at Navan and Roscommon; Colin Keane is 0-8 on him; looks vulnerable.

25/1

14/1

Form: 9304-

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Bumper winner went closest on the Flat in his four starts over 2m at Tramore last year; this trip looks on the short side on return.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

9

(7)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:00 Tramore

Master Sydney

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

Won a mares' bumper at Roscommon last July (good); fair effort on Flat handicap debut at Down Royal (1m5f, yielding); 1m2f too sharp on seasonal return; Roscommon sixth was satisfactory; had a valid excuse (almost slipped up) when fancied at Gowran on latest.

8/1

12th

7

(2)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Master Sydney

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Won a mares' bumper at Roscommon last July (good); fair effort on Flat handicap debut at Down Royal (1m5f, yielding); 1m2f too sharp on seasonal return; recent Roscommon sixth was satisfactory; champion jockey booked, new headgear combination.

7/1

Form: 5248-8

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Best run when second in a Naas handicap over this trip last year; has been poor on softer ground the last twice but can do better today if returning to best form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

22th

9

(25)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Some Good Men Gone

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Best run when second in a Naas handicap over this trip last year; has been poor on softer ground the last twice but can do better today if returning to best form.

12/1

8th

3

(6)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

16:17 Leopardstown

Some Good Men Gone

11st 3lb

J: Mr A Coonan

T: Andrew Slattery

Hit the crossbar over an extended 1m2f at Naas (good to yielding) on handicap debut off 2lb higher; reasonable effort back in a maiden at Gowran next time when fourth; the heavy ground was perhaps not to his liking when last seen at Gowran when 23l behind; chance.

6/1

8th

11

(7)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

16:35 Gowran Park

Some Good Men Gone

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Didn't show much in opening two maidens but getting the hang of things since, finishing fifth of 11 in a 1m Limerick maiden before hitting the crossbar over extended 1m2f at Naas on handicap debut; another reasonable maiden run over C&D last time; tongue-tie on now and he is appealing.

10/1

33/1

Form: 02-500

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Maiden has been poor in two runs on softer ground recently and is not easy to fancy on that form.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

2

(3)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Captain Ciano

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Maiden was second over a longer trip on soft last year; slowly away before late headway behind Micasso at Bellewstown latest; unplaced in four runs here, albeit three of them were non-handicaps.

10/1

8th

7

(17)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Captain Ciano

9st 9lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Second runner for local yard; best run was at an early stage of last season; a long way below that standard this year; leap of faith required.

25/1

Non-runners

Justenzia, Frank Pickle, Spanish Rising

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €24.30
Straight Forecast €24.20
Tricast €1008.85
Trifecta €644.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Maeve Brennan

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Obscenity

POSTDATA:

Justenzia

The Irish Sun:

Maeve Brennan