May 23 / 14.30 Curragh

14.30

Good To Yielding

Keadeen Hotel Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £25608.7
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 21 runners
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Keadeen Hotel Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 21 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.35
  • Place: £4.70

Form: 2-9143 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

10/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 81517- D

Last run: 196 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Winner of three of her six races for Ralph Beckett; clear chance on best form, though issue complicated by the fact that she is one of three runners for a stable in superb form.
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6th

5

(3)

20th Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 1

16:10 York

Perfect Your Craft

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

3-6 for Ralph Beckett, including a 1m4f handicap win at Newmarket last October on good ground (previous wins were on heavy and good to soft); similar form this season in Ireland over 1m2f, 1m4f and 1m6f for new yard, without a win but the last two of those assignments were Group 3 (with cheekpieces enlisted) and she has a similar form chance to most in this line-up.

18/1

3rd

6

(8)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 200y

18:50 Fairyhouse

Perfect Your Craft

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Winner of three of her six races for Ralph Beckett; purchased for 300,000gns and cracking effort on seasonal return/stable debut when just denied in 1m2f Curragh premier handicap in May; didn't land a blow but not beaten far in Group 3 Munster Oaks latest (first-time cheekpieces) so not one to dismiss lightly.

11/2

10/1

  • Place: £2.95

Form: 161-02 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Two soft ground wins last term; found 1m inadequate here on seasonal debut; much better when second at Cork, with Apercu back in fourth; could be in the mix.
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4

(6)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

14:42 Leopardstown

Iron Fist

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Maiden/handicap winner last season at 1m and 1m1f (both on soft); mixed form this campaign until career-best last month when chasing home an all-the-way winner in Listowel Listed (yielding), despite having raced keenly and running wide on a bend; more needed.

10/1

2nd

3

(2)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:32 Listowel

Iron Fist

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Maiden/handicap winner last season at 1m and 1m1f (both on soft); mixed this campaign and was only midfield in a Curragh handicap nine days ago.

25/1

11th

11

(19)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Iron Fist

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Mixed form this season; best effort when third to Perry Mason over C&D in May; needs to step up on the form of last month's AW run.

20/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.85

Form: 4503-1 CD

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Now 11lb higher than for C&D win in March, an emphatic success gained at the main expense of the Irish Lincoln winner Ribee; has maintained progress with a wide-margin win in a handicap hurdle at Bellewstown; strong contender.
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12th

12

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Listowel

Fiver Friday

10st 10lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual-purpose mare enjoyed a good spring campaign, two good Curragh Flat efforts sandwiching a Bellewstown hurdles success (2m1f, yielding); ran no sort of race however on returning to latter venue in early July and has had a break since.

14/1

15th

2

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Fiver Friday

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two wins in April, one of them over C&D, the other a good display to beat the Irish Lincoln winner Ribee over 1m2f at the Curragh; solid fourth of 20 in a premier handicap at the same venue in May; had an excuse (struck into) for a below-par Down Royal run; one of three runners for the stable; strong overall credentials.

7/2

8th

1

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:53 Down Royal

Fiver Friday

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two wins in April, one of them over hurdles, the other a good display to beat the Irish Lincoln winner Ribee over 1m2f at the Curragh; solid fourth of 20 in a premier handicap at the same venue on latest; big weight here, but capable of holding her own.

5/1

Form: 674-20 D

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner, beaten a short head by Apercu in this race last season; back from a spell in Bahrain; generally reliable performer at 1m2f/1m4f.
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10th

4

(4)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Cloud Seeker

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Five-time winner at 1m2f-1m5f; quick ground fine and was beaten a neck when second in this race last year off 91; just 1lb higher now and shaped nicely enough on return from a break over 1m2f (good) here on latest; will strip fitter now and big player.

17/2

5th

6

(5)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Cloud Seeker

9st 6lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Five-time winner, beaten a short head by Apercu in this race last season; back from a spell in Bahrain; generally reliable performer at 1m2f/1m4f.

14/1

6th
12 (13)
Retracement

12/1

Form: 68410- CD

Last run: 216 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Fifth behind Apercu in this event 12 months ago; C&D winner on penultimate start last season, beating subsequent improver Fiver Friday; final outing over 1m4f was too bad to be true.
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4th

3

(4)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Retracement

9st 9lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Struggled to find his best this term, although Leopardstown fourth was decent, last of five in a Roscommon rated race on Monday; might need some leeway from the handicapper.

20/1

17th

17

(18)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Retracement

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: J P Murtagh

Has the merit of being a C&D winner; stable won this race last year, when he took fourth place; fair run when fourth at Leopardstown two months ago; appeals as one who could make his presence felt at a decent price; each-way option in a very competitive race.

14/1

10/1

Form: 2612-2 BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won over the extended version of this trip at Dundalk last November on stable debut; should be suited by this return to a longer trip after two seconds over 1m; good claimer aboard.
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9th

3

(8)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Fixation

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

AW winner got off the mark on turf over C&D in June; in rear at Galway, won again at Gowran; stable won this last year; not ruled out.

14/1

1st

2

(3)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 100y

16:22 Gowran Park

Fixation

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

AW winner got off the mark on turf at the Curragh (1m2f, good-to-firm) in June; took a sharp rise in the ratings for that; well held by Navy Waters on Galway form.

10/1

15th

7

(13)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Fixation

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

AW winner got off the mark on turf at the Curragh (1m2f, gd-fm) on latest 34 days ago; rider was taking off 7lb that day so with a 9lb rise, he's effectively 16lb higher here; however, this longer trip could unlock further improvement so not written off.

15/2

25/1

Form: 5120-8 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Sprang 125-1 shock in a 1m2f Navan maiden last September, proved that was no fluke later in the month when going down narrowly on handicap debut over 1m5f at Down Royal; progress not maintained in two subsequent outings; cheekpieces on now.
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6th

6

(3)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

17:20 Doncaster

Railwayview Lady

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Navan maiden winner for Andy Oliver last September when 125-1; pipped on handicap debut next time (1m5f, yielding) but showed a semblance of that form only once (in first-time cheekpieces on penultimate start) in her four starts since; headgear is now removed and she's on a good mark granted a revival on debut for new stable.

8/1

9th

14

(6)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Railwayview Lady

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A Oliver

Shock 125-1 winner of Navan maiden last season, then placed on handicap debut at Down Royal (1m5f, yielding); caught the eye making late gains over 1m2f here (good) last month in first-time cheekpieces (retained); eased 2lb for that 4.75l defeat (0.75l behind Cloud Seeker) and she's an intriguing runner for her in-form stable.

20/1

Form: 2122- D

Last run: 219 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Consistent last season; ended with C&D second behind today's rival Retracement on handicap debut; jumping let her down in juvenile hurdles; sharpened for return to the Flat by a handicap run at the Punchestown festival.
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8th

7

(2)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

15:15 Leopardstown

In My Teens

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Maiden winner as a 3yo ended the Flat season with a rating of 95; didn't really take to hurdling over the winter but has improved back on the Flat this year, easily winning a Curragh premier handicap winner over this trip in June; however, wasn't as good at this level at Goodwood since.

16/1

6th

8

(5)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 218y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

In My Teens

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Gavin Cromwell

Didn't really take to hurdling but she relished the step up in trip in this code when easily winning a 13-runner handicap at the Curragh (1m4f, good) in June; she has to prove that brilliance was no one-off but it was certainly an impressive performance and she could have a part to play today.

6/1

1st

3

(12)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

In My Teens

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Down Royal maiden winner last June (10.5f, good); ran well in 1m2f handicap here last October and just 1lb higher here; shaped like coming back to form when keeping on from the back over 1m2f here latest; bred to stay this far; could go well.

12/1

10th
5 (20)
Apercu

14/1

Form: 075-48 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Four turf wins, including this race last year, beating Cloud Seeker by a short head; not far behind Iron Fist on seasonal debut at Cork; out of her comfort zone in a Listed race at Gowran last time; respected now on the same mark as 12 months ago.
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19th

16

(9)

13th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Apercu

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A Oliver

Seldom near her best since recording the second of two C&D wins early last season; others much preferred.

25/1

14th

2

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Apercu

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A Oliver

C&D win came in a maiden in 2023; a couple of decent runs this term but reportedly stopped very quickly when down the field at Leopardstown latest; is 2lb below her last turf win but was well held by Iron Fist at the Curragh in May and others more convincing.

16/1

7th

1

(5)

23rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:18 Leopardstown

Apercu

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Five-time winner up to 1m2.5f; last win came at the Curragh in 2025 off 2lb higher; has been a bit hit and miss since but has faced some stiff tasks too; beaten 6.5l in the Ulster Oaks last time off this mark; needs more.

11/2

20/1

Form: 1-98

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Landed a 1m maiden at Dundalk on debut early last year; did not appear last turf season; fair run over 1m here on turf debut; needs to settle better than at Cork a month ago.
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12th

12

(2)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Calm The Jets

8st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: C W J Farrell

Won a Dundalk maiden on debut in January 2025; weak turf form after long absence; has slumped in the ratings; perhaps worth a market check.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 0452-8 C

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 1lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
No wins last season but strong form in defeat in big staying handicaps; fourth in the amateur handicap at Galway, fifth in the Irish Cesarewitch and signed off with a fine second in the Cesarewitch; runs over an inadequate trip here on second start of the season.
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19th

6

(9)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Leopardstown

Dawn Rising

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Group 3 winner; terrific effort when second in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, gd-fm) last October; has yet to find his form this season; in rear in 1m4f Galway festival event.

66/1

18th

3

(17)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Dawn Rising

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Group 3 winner ran a huge race in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket (2m2f, gd-fm) last October, beaten just 1.25l into second; just 1lb higher here but hasn't really fired in three runs this term and this trip looks on the sharp side.

33/1

8th

1

(9)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Dawn Rising

10st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Smart dual-purpose performer but on losing run since November 2024; excellent second in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket last October but well below best in three runs this term and this trip looks far too sharp; others appeal more.

18/1

20/1

Form: 5670-8

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Third in the 2024 Dante and generally kept good company on the Flat in Britain; started brightly in Ireland last spring; has become disappointing; plenty to prove at this stage.
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10th

2

(8)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:05 Listowel

War Rooms

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Gerard Keane

A first win since 2023 when scoring by a neck at Ballinrobe (1m5f, good) in July; not beaten far in two runs since, latterly in a valuable handicap at Leopardstown a week last Saturday when nearest at the finish; definite chance.

15/2

8th

15

(8)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Leopardstown

War Rooms

8st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Gerard Keane

Gained first win since 2023 with good attitude shown at Ballinrobe (1m5f, good), defeating today's rival Truth Be Told by a neck; not far behind third-placed Factual Fact when sixth at Killarney.

16/1

25/1

Form: 80-000 CD

Last run: 38 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
A long time since he showed his best form; the most recent of his two wins was in 2023; towards the rear in three outings this season; 6lb out of the handicap, can be ruled out.
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14th

8

(17)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:15 Cork

Dutch Gold

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

Is well handicapped on old form and likes soft ground but losing run stretches back to 2023 and hasn't fired this season; needs a revival.

25/1

10th

1

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Dutch Gold

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

Two wins in 2023; regressive form this year; mid-field last time at Fairyhouse when ridden by Colin Keane who deserts him to ride stablemate Sonic Invader; blinkered first time.

20/1

9th

11

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Dutch Gold

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

A long time since his last win, under Keane at the Curragh in 2023 off 13lb higher (1m2f, soft to heavy); not far away again under Keane last summer at Cork (1m4f, good); form since then has been poor, but interesting that Keane is aboard again now.

22/1

16/1

Form: 431-8

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with a 1m1f maiden win on heavy ground at Leopardstown; may step up from his 1m run here in March; needs to reverse form with Perry Mason; finished in front of Calm The Jets and Iron Fist.
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14th

7

(3)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

15:12 Leopardstown

Playin Cool

9st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: John James Feane

Won maiden on this card last year (heavy) and just denied in 7f handicap here in June (soft); handled good ground well when third in Curragh premier handicap and wasn't disgraced there on latest in Irish Cambridgeshire; worth considering with rider's valuable claim.

12/1

5th

14

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Playin Cool

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John James Feane

Won a Leopardstown maiden over 1m1f on heavy ground last autumn; just denied over 7f back there in June and a solid run over C&D next time; showed signs of delayed recovery when below form last time; a squeak if back in form.

16/1

16th
3 (8)
Iowa City

8/1

Form: /313-4

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Joined this yard for E210,000 after showing useful form in France; won a rated race over the extended mile at the Galway festival (soft); fair third of seven in a Listed race at Cork on final start last year; fourth at the same level at Naas on return; talented apprentice booked; may prove the pick of stable's three runners; leading chance.
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6th

6

(9)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:32 Listowel

Iowa City

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Recruited for 210,000euros after showing good form in France (at about 1m); Galway winner last September and then held her own in two Listed races, beaten just over 3l by Purview on the first occasion; a slow start was no help when never counting in a Curragh 1m2f handicap on final appearance in May; possibilities.

11/2

16th

3

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Iowa City

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: P Twomey

Joined this yard for E210,000 after showing useful form in France; won a rated race over the extended mile at the Galway festival (soft); fair third of seven in a Listed race at Cork on final start last year; fourth at the same level at Naas on return; talented apprentice booked; may prove the pick of stable's three runners; leading chance.

8/1

4th

7

(4)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 2f 125y

16:22 Naas

Iowa City

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Joined this yard for Eu210,000 after showing useful form in nine French races; first Irish run last spring was ordinary; much better when winning a rated race over the extended mile at the Galway festival (soft); fair third of seven in a similar race to this at Cork on final start, this race appears to have greater depth.

6/1

Form: 7122-0

Last run: 127 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Fair form at 7f/1m in Britain; appeared not to stay this trip at Newcastle in January; tough task against that background.
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9th

7

(10)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Flame Of Forest

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Winner in Britain for Karl Burke; has cut little ice in three starts in Ireland and others look more likely.

33/1

9th

2

(15)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Flame Of Forest

10st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Fast-ground winner and placed twice on Tapeta in Britain; well held in two turf outings for this yard and unproven over this far; back from a break and drawn wide.

16/1

7th

4

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Limerick

Flame Of Forest

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Fair form at 7f/1m in Britain; appeared not to stay this trip at Newcastle in January; same remark could apply to his Irish debut at the Curragh.

10/1

33/1

Form: 124-88 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Five turf wins include a 1m4f course success during a solid 2025 campaign; below his best in two outings this term; mid-field behind today's Perry Mason on the first occasion.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

5

(11)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 3f 150y

16:42 Leopardstown

Pillar Of Hope

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Won easily at Down Royal (1m5f, good) and nicely on top last week at Roscommon (1m4f, yielding to soft) when defying a 9lb rise; now has the same hike to deal with in what is a stronger race; however, he is riding on the crest of a wave.

14/1

1st

15

(9)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

17:25 Down Royal

Pillar Of Hope

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

First reserve; knows how to win and ran well over 1m4f at Galway before a midfield finish back at 1m; chance if getting a run.

8th

12

(1)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

14:40 Punchestown

Pillar Of Hope

9st 5lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

5-27 on turf; now just 1lb higher than when winning at Leopardstown last October (1m2f, heavy); best run of the season when fourth of 16 over 1m4f at Galway last month; trip-versatile, but probably best at around 1m2f.

10/1

19th
7 (10)
Deressa

10/1

Form: 16480- D

Last run: 223 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Ex-Dermot Weld, won her first two starts last season, both at Gowran over a slightly shorter trip than this; highly tried later in the season; interesting recruit to this yard.
Place /
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Distance / Class
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Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:30 Ballinrobe

Deressa

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Ex-Dermot Weld filly made an underwhelming start for this yard in a Curragh handicap (1m2f, good) last month; should be sharper now but has to prove she stays this far; tongue tie and visor go on.

13/2

19th

7

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Deressa

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Twomey

Ex-Dermot Weld, won her first two starts last season, both at Gowran over a slightly shorter trip than this; highly tried later in the season; interesting recruit to this yard.

10/1

10th

12

(6)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Naas

Deressa

9st 1lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: D K Weld

All five runs this season have been at Gowran, winning twice over 1m2f and not beaten fair into fourth in 1m4f Listed; didn't count back in trip on latest when visor tried (now replaced by usual cheekpieces); return to 1m4f may suit but stablemate Romzina may have stronger claims.

16/1

Form: 645-00 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Form: 2113-5 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Non-runners

Yulia

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €194.80
Straight Forecast €81.83
Tricast €792.89
Trifecta €1753.40

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dawn Rising

The Irish Sun:

Fixation

SPOTLIGHT:

Iowa City

POSTDATA:

Iron Fist

TOPSPEED:

Dawn Rising