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16.15

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Racing Again Sunday, May 10th Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £7682.61
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Racing Again Sunday, May 10th Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

4/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 742-03

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Promise in maidens last year at 7f-1m; left disappointing seasonal return behind to finish 1.75l behind Arctic Assassin at the Curragh (1m, soft) two weeks ago; should get closer on these terms; big chance.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

2

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:30 Killarney

Johnny Soda

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Enjoying a good season with wins in handicap at Cork (1m, soft) in May and a rated race at Leopardstown (1m, good) last month; beat Glitter And Glory by half a length the last day and 5lb worse off here, so may not uphold that form.

4/1

1st

8

(1)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Leopardstown

Johnny Soda

9st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Cork handicap winner over this trip on soft; twice unplaced over longer trips since then; others have more persuasive claims.

10/1

7th

5

(7)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Johnny Soda

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Breakthrough win at Cork (1m, soft) last month when coming late (beating a subsequent winner); didn't appear to stay 1m2f at Navan 13 days later, this intermediate trip could suit.

10/1

2nd
9 (6)
Harmani

13/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 27-3 BF

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Placed in two of three maidens; beaten 5.5l on debut when runner up at Navan (6f, soft) behind Charles Darwin; 3-1 favourite but faded when beaten 7.75l on seasonal return in a Gowran maiden (7f, soft); sharper for that and should get 1m on breeding; could go well on handicap debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(12)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:03 Leopardstown

Harmani

8st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: G M Lyons

3yo; off the mark in emphatic fashion at Down Royal (10.5f, good) in May; hiked up 15lb and came up short back there latest, although 1m5f on soft ground may not have been to his liking; drops back in trip on more suitable ground now and rider claims valuable 5lb; could bounce back.

11/1

7th

4

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 207y

16:33 Down Royal

Harmani

8st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: G M Lyons

Twice beaten favourite in maidens following promising debut; more like it on handicap debut when good second in 1m Cork apprentice event; bolted up over the extended 1m2f here last month; may remain competitive off 14lb higher mark.

4/1

1st

9

(9)

29th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 109y

20:00 Down Royal

Harmani

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Twice beaten favourite in maidens following promising 2yo debut; more like it on handicap debut early this month when good second in Cork apprentice event over a mile; shapes as though this longer trip will suit.

9/2

11/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 5627-4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Best effort last season a 1.5l second on handicap debut at Down Royal (7f, good); 4l behind Arctic Assassin on seasonal return at the Curragh; weighted to close the gap to that rival and should strip fitter but might prefer quicker ground.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

17:25 Leopardstown

Venetian Star

9st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Ten-race maiden was denied by 0.5l by Zenford at Limerick last time out (7f, soft) and just 2lb higher now; went close on good ground at Fairyhouse in May; in the mix again but needs to find a bit more to get his head in front.

9/2

2nd

7

(4)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Limerick

Venetian Star

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Maiden has run several sound races in defeat for Johnny Murtagh and this yard; put a blot on his record at Fairyhouse last week; overall form, including a close third behind Fortuity on his penultimate start, gives him a place chance.

8/1

10th

9

(12)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:02 Fairyhouse

Venetian Star

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Maiden has run several fine races in defeat for Johnny Murtagh and this yard; raced a bit keenly over 7f here last time when just denied and should cope with the drop in trip; considered.

10/1

Form: 51-36 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Course winner last season at 6f (yld-sft); respectable run in 1m Newcastle novice (AW) in February and pleasing return to turf on handicap debut at the Curragh two weeks ago (7f, soft); step back up to 1m a plus; cheekpieces retained; big player off 1lb lower.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

5

(1)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Naas

L L Koulsty

9st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John S O’Donoghue

Both successes have come at Cork with give in the ground; landed handicap by 1.5l 46 days ago, staying on strongly and beating some consistent older horses; quick ground would be a question mark but he's likeable and progressive.

11/2

1st

9

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

L L Koulsty

8st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: John S O’Donoghue

Lightly raced 3yo won 6f maiden here last September (yielding-to-soft) and has acquitted himself creditably in two handicap runs this season, latest when not quite getting home (rider dropped whip) over 1m in finishing fourth here early this month; down 2lb but remains 3lb out of handicap proper; don't rule out with drop to 7f to suit.

11/2

12/1

Form: 634-86

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Promise in maidens last season, including when fourth of 16 over C&D (yielding); two maiden runs this term below that level and now switches to a handicap for the first time; yard in form and potentially well treated on the form of that C&D run last year; check the market.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(10)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Cork

Jojos Legacy

9st 8lb

J: Orla Tynan

T: Andrew Slattery

Promise in maidens last season, including when fourth of 16 over C&D (yielding); two maiden runs this term below that level and now switches to a handicap for the first time; yard in form and potentially well treated on the form of that C&D run last year; check the market.

12/1

6th

11

(8)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:48 Gowran Park

Jojos Legacy

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Andrew Slattery

Three promising runs last year on yielding to good, beaten 3.5l into fourth behind dual Group 1 winner Precise at Cork in September over 1m; below that when beaten 7.5l into eighth on AW 47 days ago; chance if coming on for that; stable in form.

7/1

8th

9

(15)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jojos Legacy

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Andrew Slattery

Midfield behind subsequent dual Group 1 winner Precise at Cork on debut in August before taking third at Gowran, both over 7f; finished a head off the now 93-rated River Ara when fourth at Cork (1m) in September; dam 1m AW winner; could take some beating on return despite wide draw.

3/1

Form: 07-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutante's best maiden run her latest at Leopardstown (1m, gd-yld) but was still beaten 11l; likely best watched here unless the market suggests otherwise.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

13

(2)

29th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 109y

20:00 Down Royal

Grey Intentions

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Didn't really count on recent handicap debut over a mile at Cork; longer trip may suit but lots to find with Harmani on that run; cheekpieces tried.

16/1

6th

11

(1)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Cork

Grey Intentions

9st 0lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Handicap debutante's best maiden run her latest at Leopardstown (1m, gd-yld) but was still beaten 11l; likely best watched here unless the market suggests otherwise.

25/1

12th

6

(1)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Grey Intentions

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Mildly encouraging run on second juvenile start but looks a more likely type for handicaps.

66/1

Form: 5066-U

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Modest form in maidens and similar story on handicap debut at Naas last September (1m, soft) when an 11l sixth of 16; met trouble in running when clipping heels and unseating on return at Limerick eight days ago; yard in form and too early to write off.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

8

(2)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Bear Right

9st 1lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Has made the frame on her last three starts; does not need much to improve from her recent close-up third at Fairyhouse; addition of cheekpieces may provide that little bit extra that she needs to get her head in front for the first time.

9/2

3rd

17

(14)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Bear Right

9st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Has made the frame on her last two starts, both over 1m; does not need to improve much to feature here.

8/1

4th

4

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:23 Cork

Bear Right

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Lightly raced; up with the pace and kept on for third at Leoparstown ten days ago (1m, soft to heavy), finishing some 7l off the clearcut winner; looks to have found her level.

6/1

Form: 079-1 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Left ordinary maiden form behind to win a 1m Curragh handicap (soft) by 0.75l on seasonal return two weeks ago, beating a couple of these rivals in the process; 9lb rise partly negated by useful rider's 4lb claim; should go well again.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

3

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

18:33 Gowran Park

Arctic Assassin

9st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Left ordinary maiden form behind to win 1m Curragh handicap (soft) on seasonal return; weakened as if something amiss at Cork next time but vet reported gelding to be post race normal; bounce back required in first-time blinkers.

7/1

8th

4

(4)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Cork

Arctic Assassin

9st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Left ordinary maiden form behind to win a 1m Curragh handicap (soft) by 0.75l on seasonal return two weeks ago, beating a couple of these rivals in the process; 9lb rise partly negated by useful rider's 4lb claim; should go well again.

100/30

1st

11

(1)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Arctic Assassin

9st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Modest juvenile form; has a similar profile to stablemate Pass The Buck; gelded now, first time cheekpieces.

14/1

Non-runners

Kalir, Matilda Joslyngage, Coincidental Glory

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €14.30
Straight Forecast €18.85
Tricast €116.13
Trifecta €143.00

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Johnny Soda

POSTDATA:

Kalir

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Grey Intentions

SPOTLIGHT:

L L Koulsty

TOPSPEED:

Jojo's Legacy