J.J. Burke Peugeot Handicap

2nd

1 (7)

Sands Castle

J: Shane Foley

T: Adrian Sexton

12/1

Place: £4.60

Form: 00-450

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict

Beaten around 10l in fifth at Sligo on sole handicap attempt; has plenty of weight here; others have stronger credentials.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
6th 8	28th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 2m 1f 87y	16:30 Down Royal Sands Castle 10st 5lb J: Harry Sexton T: Adrian Sexton	0-8 on the Flat and rated 58; 66-1 but not disgraced on hurdles debut at Ballinrobe when a 13l sixth behind Nicky Larson in a first-time hood (retained); much more needed to turn the tables but could run into a place.	6/1
6th 12	10th Aug 2026 Good 2m 0f 109y	17:26 Ballinrobe Sands Castle 10st 7lb J: Conor Lamon T: Adrian Sexton	Second at this track in June was the highlight of her Flat form; disappointing when favourite at Gowran last time; hooded now.	20/1
11th 7 (1)	25th Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y	14:44 Gowran Park Sands Castle 9st 8lb J: Shane Foley T: Adrian Sexton	Fourth here on seasonal return in April (1m, soft) and back to form on second handicap start when staying on to be runner-up to subsequent winner Rodeo Drive at Ballinrobe (1m2f, yielding); well beaten at Killarney last time when trying 1m4f for the first time; best form on easier ground.	13/1

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6th

8

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

10st 5lb

0-8 on the Flat and rated 58; 66-1 but not disgraced on hurdles debut at Ballinrobe when a 13l sixth behind Nicky Larson in a first-time hood (retained); much more needed to turn the tables but could run into a place.

6/1

6th

12

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

10st 7lb

Second at this track in June was the highlight of her Flat form; disappointing when favourite at Gowran last time; hooded now.

20/1

11th

7

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 8lb

Fourth here on seasonal return in April (1m, soft) and back to form on second handicap start when staying on to be runner-up to subsequent winner Rodeo Drive at Ballinrobe (1m2f, yielding); well beaten at Killarney last time when trying 1m4f for the first time; best form on easier ground.

13/1

3rd

8 (13)

Connova

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

5/1

Place: £2.70

Form: 600-4

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

Form & Verdict

Could make her presence felt with improvement from handicap/seasonal debut at Gowran; met some trouble in running before staying on into fourth; has an edge over Onyeisi (seventh).

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 20 (12)	5th Sep 2026 Good 1m 2f 10y	16:55 Navan Connova 8st 9lb J: Rory Cleary T: Ms Sheila Lavery	One of the more obvious contenders based on a set of form figures that shows consistency, third twice at Ballinrobe, fourth twice at Gowran; hampered when challenging last time; stable has had a quiet campaign but enjoyed a change of fortune with a Naas win last month; may get her turn now.	6/1
4th 17 (5)	12th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 1f 100y	17:22 Gowran Park Connova 8st 8lb J: Chris Hayes T: Ms Sheila Lavery	One of the more obvious contenders based on a C&D fourth and two good runs at Ballinrobe; was well supported last time and has a good chance of recovering losses.	3/1
3rd 11 (2)	20th Jul 2026 Good 1m 1f 135y	18:10 Ballinrobe Connova 8st 7lb J: Chris Hayes T: Ms Sheila Lavery	Overcame plenty of adversity when a strong-finishing third over C&D last month; experience of this track could be invaluable and has a very good draw, if able to get away on terms this time.	5/1

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2nd

20

(12)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

8st 9lb

One of the more obvious contenders based on a set of form figures that shows consistency, third twice at Ballinrobe, fourth twice at Gowran; hampered when challenging last time; stable has had a quiet campaign but enjoyed a change of fortune with a Naas win last month; may get her turn now.

6/1

4th

17

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

8st 8lb

One of the more obvious contenders based on a C&D fourth and two good runs at Ballinrobe; was well supported last time and has a good chance of recovering losses.

3/1

3rd

11

(2)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

8st 7lb

Overcame plenty of adversity when a strong-finishing third over C&D last month; experience of this track could be invaluable and has a very good draw, if able to get away on terms this time.

5/1

4th

4 (11)

A Pretty Penny

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Mrs Deborah Cody

6/1

Form: 0-5515 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict

Hints of ability at Dundalk during the winter; showed improved form to gain a front-running C&D success last month; went up 6lb and finished just out of the money last time, 1 1/4l behind fourth-placed Rodeo Blues.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
8th 10 (8)	16th Sep 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 1f 168y	17:35 Clonmel A Pretty Penny 8st 8lb J: Shay Wallace T: Mrs Deborah Cody	Ballinrobe 9.5f winner in May (off 48) and recorded second career win last month when making all in 1m4f Tramore rated race; now rated 64, but is at the right end of the handicap with 7lb claimed into the bargain; strong contender.	4/1
1st 6 (6)	15th Aug 2026 Yielding 1m 4f 0y	17:55 Tramore A Pretty Penny 9st 7lb J: Shay Wallace T: Mrs Deborah Cody	Ballinrobe 9.5f winner was no match for Rodeo Blues back there, but is 15lb better off here; well held when second to older rival over C&D last month; usually leads.	6/1

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8th

10

(8)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

8st 8lb

Ballinrobe 9.5f winner in May (off 48) and recorded second career win last month when making all in 1m4f Tramore rated race; now rated 64, but is at the right end of the handicap with 7lb claimed into the bargain; strong contender.

4/1

1st

6

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

9st 7lb

Ballinrobe 9.5f winner was no match for Rodeo Blues back there, but is 15lb better off here; well held when second to older rival over C&D last month; usually leads.

6/1

6th

11 (2)

Canon Law

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Brendan W Duke

16/1

Form: 0005-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 43

Form & Verdict

Ran well at Gowran on his only nursery start; reappearance at Gowran looked too bad to be true, finished a remote last of 12 and renews rivalry with Rodeo Blues (fourth) and A Pretty Penny (fifth).

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
2nd 14 (5)	8th Sep 2026 Soft 1m 4f 0y	19:00 Galway Canon Law 8st 7lb J: Keithen Kennedy T: Brendan W Duke	Went close when front-running second over an extended 1m3f at Killarney; same tactics used over 1m4f at Cork when faded late to finish fifth; won well over 1m5f at Sligo and ran respectably off his new mark at Roscommon last week; capable of going well despite being 4lb out of the handicap.	9/1
6th 8 (14)	31st Aug 2026 Good 1m 4f 17y	19:55 Roscommon Canon Law 9st 12lb J: Rory Cleary T: Brendan W Duke	Went close when front-running second over an extended 1m3f at Killarney; same tactics used over 1m4f at Cork when faded late to finish fifth; has been handed a 10lb rise in the ratings for winning over 1m5f at Sligo; no stamina doubts now.	11/2

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2nd

14

(5)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

8st 7lb

Went close when front-running second over an extended 1m3f at Killarney; same tactics used over 1m4f at Cork when faded late to finish fifth; won well over 1m5f at Sligo and ran respectably off his new mark at Roscommon last week; capable of going well despite being 4lb out of the handicap.

9/1

6th

8

(14)

31st Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

9st 12lb

Went close when front-running second over an extended 1m3f at Killarney; same tactics used over 1m4f at Cork when faded late to finish fifth; has been handed a 10lb rise in the ratings for winning over 1m5f at Sligo; no stamina doubts now.

11/2

7th

13 (4)

Wedding Year

J: Cillian Rowan

T: Adrian McGuinness

16/1

Form: 05-430

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 41

Form & Verdict

Weak turf form last season; showed improved form in three outings at Dundalk between November last and April; failed to maintain that progress back on turf at Gowran three weeks ago, leaving him with plenty to find with Rodeo Blues and A Pretty Penny.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10th 15 (8)	2nd Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 211y	17:40 Bellewstown Wedding Year 8st 8lb J: Rory Cleary T: Adrian McGuinness	Second runner for yard; weak turf form last season; maiden's best form is on the AW; has plenty to find judged on two latest efforts at Gowran and Ballinrobe; new headgear combination.	20/1
7th 13 (4)	22nd Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 1f 163y	19:27 Ballinrobe Wedding Year 8st 9lb J: Cillian Rowan T: Adrian McGuinness	Weak turf form last season; showed improved form in three outings at Dundalk between November last and April; failed to maintain that progress back on turf at Gowran three weeks ago, leaving him with plenty to find with Rodeo Blues and A Pretty Penny.	16/1
11th 15 (13)	1st Jun 2026 Good 1m 1f 120y	17:29 Gowran Park Wedding Year 8st 9lb J: Chris Hayes T: Adrian McGuinness	Showed next to nothing in three turf maidens and a nursery; improved when switched to AW action at Dundalk; could be in the mix here if progress transfers to turf.	8/1

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10th

15

(8)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

8st 8lb

Second runner for yard; weak turf form last season; maiden's best form is on the AW; has plenty to find judged on two latest efforts at Gowran and Ballinrobe; new headgear combination.

20/1

7th

13

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

8st 9lb

Weak turf form last season; showed improved form in three outings at Dundalk between November last and April; failed to maintain that progress back on turf at Gowran three weeks ago, leaving him with plenty to find with Rodeo Blues and A Pretty Penny.

16/1

11th

15

(13)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

8st 9lb

Showed next to nothing in three turf maidens and a nursery; improved when switched to AW action at Dundalk; could be in the mix here if progress transfers to turf.

8/1

10th

12 (14)

Sand Art

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

12/1

Form: 90-877

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 42

Form & Verdict

Took a small step in the right direction when seventh of 14 at Down Royal last time; not far behind Honey Dale then but both need to improve.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
1st 14 (2)	5th Aug 2026 Good 0m 6f 0y	19:30 Sligo Sand Art 8st 10lb J: Julian Pietropaolo T: Kevin Thomas Coleman	Fair effort three starts back at Down Royal when beaten 6.5l by subsequent huge improver, but hasn't built on that; blinkers now tried.	16/1
14th 14 (14)	11th Jul 2026 Firm 0m 6f 150y	18:30 Limerick Sand Art 8st 8lb J: Jamie Powell T: Kevin Thomas Coleman	Not a bad run over 7f at Down Royal in May; appeared not to get the longer trip at Ballinrobe last time; others have stronger claims.	10/1
10th 12 (14)	22nd Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 1f 163y	19:27 Ballinrobe Sand Art 8st 10lb J: Chris Hayes T: Kevin Thomas Coleman	Took a small step in the right direction when seventh of 14 at Down Royal last time; not far behind Honey Dale then but both need to improve.	12/1

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1st

14

(2)

5th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:30 Sligo

Sand Art

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Fair effort three starts back at Down Royal when beaten 6.5l by subsequent huge improver, but hasn't built on that; blinkers now tried.

16/1

14th

14

(14)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:30 Limerick

Sand Art

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Not a bad run over 7f at Down Royal in May; appeared not to get the longer trip at Ballinrobe last time; others have stronger claims.

10/1

10th

12

(14)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

19:27 Ballinrobe

Sand Art

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Took a small step in the right direction when seventh of 14 at Down Royal last time; not far behind Honey Dale then but both need to improve.

12/1

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11th

2 (15)

Onyeisi

J: Ben Coen

T: Karl Thornton

8/1

Form: 227074 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict

AW winner for Charlie Johnston and generally reliable; signs that he is returning to form gradually; took fourth of 14 at Fairyhouse last time; not sure to reverse previous form with Connova.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
9th 13 (14)	18th Sep 2026 Standard 1m 2f 150y	20:00 Dundalk (AW) Onyeisi 8st 12lb J: Jack Cleary T: Karl Thornton	Had fair AW form for Charlie Johnston last winter, winning over 1m2f and twice runner-up; showed a flash of form when fourth at Fairyhouse in June; no sign of that on last four starts.	16/1
12th 10 (19)	2nd Sep 2026 Good 1m 0f 20y	18:40 Navan Onyeisi 9st 5lb J: Jack Cleary T: Karl Thornton	Had fair AW form for Charlie Johnston during the winter, winning over 1m2f and runner-up over 1m4f; generally modest form for current yard, stone-last on last two runs.	20/1

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9th

13

(14)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

8st 12lb

Had fair AW form for Charlie Johnston last winter, winning over 1m2f and twice runner-up; showed a flash of form when fourth at Fairyhouse in June; no sign of that on last four starts.

16/1

12th

10

(19)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

9st 5lb

Had fair AW form for Charlie Johnston during the winter, winning over 1m2f and runner-up over 1m4f; generally modest form for current yard, stone-last on last two runs.

20/1

12th

14 (10)

Honey Dale

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Paul Mulligan

12/1

Form: 7-9505

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 40

Form & Verdict

Fair fifth over 7f at Down Royal last time; not much between her and Sand Art on that running; both need to find a bit extra.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
10	17th Jul 2026 Good 2m 1f 0y	13:32 Killarney Honey Dale 10st 7lb J: Kevin Healy T: Paul Mulligan	Basement rating of 37 on Flat following nine unplaced runs; others preferred.	33/1
12th 14 (10)	22nd Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 1f 163y	19:27 Ballinrobe Honey Dale 8st 8lb J: Rory Mulligan T: Paul Mulligan	Fair fifth over 7f at Down Royal last time; not much between her and Sand Art on that running; both need to find a bit extra.	12/1
5th 14 (3)	29th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y	18:15 Down Royal Honey Dale 8st 9lb J: Rory Mulligan T: Paul Mulligan	Not a bad run when fifth at Gowran last month (7f, soft); failed to see out 1m there last time on better ground; easy to look elsewhere.	25/1

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10

17th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

10st 7lb

Basement rating of 37 on Flat following nine unplaced runs; others preferred.

33/1

12th

14

(10)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

8st 8lb

Fair fifth over 7f at Down Royal last time; not much between her and Sand Art on that running; both need to find a bit extra.

12/1

5th

14

(3)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

8st 9lb

Not a bad run when fifth at Gowran last month (7f, soft); failed to see out 1m there last time on better ground; easy to look elsewhere.

25/1

14th

6 (5)

Brave Approach

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Jarlath P Fahey

20/1

Form: 9-1770

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict

Showed little in three maidens before making a winning handicap debut at Dundalk in March (1m); that seems to have been a flash in the pan; 33-1 when in rear over 1m4f at Fairyhouse on latest.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
14th 6 (5)	22nd Jun 2026 Yielding 1m 1f 163y	19:27 Ballinrobe Brave Approach 9st 1lb J: Nathan Crosse T: Jarlath P Fahey	Showed little in three maidens before making a winning handicap debut at Dundalk in March (1m); that seems to have been a flash in the pan; 33-1 when in rear over 1m4f at Fairyhouse on latest.	20/1
17th 17 (16)	12th Jun 2026 Good 1m 4f 0y	20:30 Fairyhouse Brave Approach 8st 7lb J: Leigh Roche T: Jarlath P Fahey	Showed little in three maidens before making a winning handicap debut at Dundalk in March (1m); failed to back it up in two runs back there since; takes a marked step up in trip for return to turf; 2lb wrong.	40/1

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14th

6

(5)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

9st 1lb

Showed little in three maidens before making a winning handicap debut at Dundalk in March (1m); that seems to have been a flash in the pan; 33-1 when in rear over 1m4f at Fairyhouse on latest.

20/1

17th

17

(16)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

8st 7lb

Showed little in three maidens before making a winning handicap debut at Dundalk in March (1m); failed to back it up in two runs back there since; takes a marked step up in trip for return to turf; 2lb wrong.

40/1

3 (3)