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ARKequine Handicap

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  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 24 runners
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ARKequine Handicap

Runners: 24 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

OUR TIP

Form: 05-708 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

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8th

12

(10)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Billboa

8st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W P Browne

All three wins came here in successive races, the latest in March 2024; hasn't looked the same horse since returning from an absence.

33/1

11th

3

(10)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:28 Dundalk (AW)

Billboa

9st 13lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: W P Browne

Three-time course winner from seven visits; not at his best in three runs since returning from a 553-day absence; weakened into a 9.5l seventh in first-time cheekpieces (left off now) here last time (6f); beat Inishmot Prince off a mark of 78 here in 2024 but needs to come back to his best.

13/1

Form: /6908- D

Last run: 356 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 59

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5

(5)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:07 Bellewstown

Reinforce

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Miss Katy Brown

Dual winner last year has been mostly well below form on last number of starts, including at Cork last time; has to stage a revival.

16/1

6

(8)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

19:09 Cork

Reinforce

9st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Miss Katy Brown

Won consecutive handicaps over this trip last summer on quick ground and some good runs in defeat after; well below best on AW when last seen but is off an attractive mark if close to his winning form.

8/1

Form: 352331 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

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1st

23

(4)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Happy Henry

8st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W McCreery

Consistent form in his last five races; probably best over 6f but he should be fine with this stiff 5f; definitely not without a chance following his third placings at this venue and Fairyhouse; has early-season form linked to Alnofoor; change of headgear now.

10/1

Form: 380-40 C

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

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12th

8

(14)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

18:30 Leopardstown

Tawaazon

9st 6lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Nine-time winner, latest over a year ago at Naas (6f, gd) off 3lb higher before good third at the Curragh; returned from layoff to be beaten 10l in claimer at Fairyhouse 14 days ago; that leaves him with plenty to find up in trip.

22/1

4th

1

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

14:42 Fairyhouse

Tawaazon

10st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Durable sort; gained the most recent of his nine wins at Naas a year ago before good third at the Curragh; absent since July and looks to have a bit to find with some of these.

15/2

Form: 0-4350 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 55

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15th

2

(20)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

Polar Bear

10st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three years since last win; running well this term but slow starts are killing him; wide draw not bad thing in that respect, because he can run home down the outer.

8/1

Form: 366085 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 54

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5th

5

(7)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

14:42 Fairyhouse

Mehmar

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Won twice over this trip for Michael O'Callaghan on turf in 2024, showing a liking for quick ground; placed in AW claimer over the winter but generally regressive; visor replaces cheekpieces here and looks to have something to find.

10/1

8th

1

(3)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Mehmar

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Nigel Thomas Slevin

Won twice for Michael O'Callaghan on turf in 2024, showing a liking for quick ground; placed only once (in a claimer) in seven outings at this venue since last October; soundly beaten at Naas ten days ago

10/1

Form: 00-236

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

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6th

7

(5)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Hooves Your Daddy

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Maiden has run well in 5f handicaps the last twice; flew home at Down Royal last time and looks to have a big chance over this trip which looks like it will suit.

4/1

3rd

6

(3)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Down Royal

Hooves Your Daddy

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Fair effort when fifth in Naas maiden in August (6f, good); struggled in following three runs but back from a break when runner-up at Dundalk last month (5f; had Love Bomb, Plushy and Lady Landhort behind); entitled to respect back on turf.

5/2

Form: 233058

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 53

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8th

19

(15)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Jazzit

8st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Placed in four of his eight AW starts, ran well when fifth of 17 over 6f here on latest; could make his presence felt if the addition of a visor helps; cheekpieces discarded.

14/1

Form: 38-530

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

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No Results Found

Form: 526-06 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 51

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6th

22

(13)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Ballysax Lil Mick

8st 9lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Miss Katy Brown

Won off 2lb lower at Tipperary last season (5f, good); failed to beat a rival when last seen at Dundalk in January; record when fresh suggests he might need this run.

25/1

Form: -76354 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 51

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4th

4

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Fairyhouse

Hero Of The Hour

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: William Delahunty

Seven-time winner for his former yard between 5f-6f on turf plus AW; some fair AW runs in spring; 2lb below last winning mark, so not ruled out.

14/1

Form: 692203

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

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3rd

10

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Fairyhouse

Whatswrongnow

9st 2lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Batt Burke

A maiden after 27 starts but went close over C&D two runs back; well beaten back here since with cheekpieces added; has to rebound with the headgear removed.

9/1

16th

11

(16)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

Whatswrongnow

9st 4lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Batt Burke

Long-standing maiden but definitely has one in him; had a clear run at things when second over C&D last week; slightly wider now but has enough early speed to get a position; cheekpieces tried for just second time.

6/1

Form: 208060

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 45

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12th

7

(10)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:34 Fairyhouse

Platino Bianco

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Conor David Maxwell

Money for AW winner when she was fitted with first-time visor at Navan last month, but only ran okay when sixth of 17; another one whose mark is dropping rapidly.

16/1

6th

5

(11)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:47 Navan

Platino Bianco

9st 10lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Conor David Maxwell

Newcastle AW winner over the winter and took a sharp rise in the ratings after Dundalk claiming second; found it tough in handicaps since; visor now replaces cheekpieces and of limited appeal.

16/1

Form: 7-7878

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 45

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8th

10

(7)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Snowballs

9st 4lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W McCreery

Maiden is 0-5 on turf and yet to trouble the judge; beaten 4l when seventh of 16 in first-time blinkers (retained) at Naas on latest; eased 3lb; needs more and soft ground would be a query.

16/1

7th

12

(5)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Snowballs

8st 9lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Glimmers of ability in turf maidens last year; no impact on handicap debut at Navan or three subsequent runs at Dundalk; mark tumbling but new blinkers need to spark something.

28/1

Form: 009-80

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

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10th

19

(19)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

16:40 Curragh

Whats It All About

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Padraig Roche

Weak juvenile maiden form; failed to feature over 5f at Dundalk in her first handicap; needs to show some spark before becoming a betting proposition.

20/1

8th

8

(1)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Whats It All About

9st 1lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Padraig Roche

Nothing of note in a trio of juvenile maidens last year; can only be watched on seasonal debut in first handicap unless market speaks in her favour.

33/1

Form: 00-060

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 50

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11th

12

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Fairyhouse

Spiced Gold

9st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: T G McCourt

Went closest to winning when beaten 3.75l at Down Royal last time over 5f; this trip should suit better and is well drawn, so of interest.

10/1

6th

7

(1)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Down Royal

Spiced Gold

9st 2lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Three undistinguished runs as a 2yo; tailed off behind Baggot Street on handicap/seasonal debut at Navan 13 days ago; best watched.

33/1

Form: 864-43 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 43

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3rd

13

(1)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Steel Magnolia

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Won off 1lb higher at Bellewstown (5f, soft) last October; close fourth back there on seasonal return in April; player again off the same mark with forecast rain in her favour.

13/2

4th

12

(11)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

Steel Magnolia

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W McCreery

Second runner for yard; C&D winner off 1lb higher in October (Only Spoofing second); below best last few runs at Dundalk and has been off since December but has gone well fresh before; can't discount in first-time visor.

10/1

Form: 52000- D

Last run: 236 days

W: 8st 12lb

10 yo Mare

OR: 42

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9

(17)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Realtin Fantasy

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: W P Browne

C&D winner off 6lb higher in November 2023; couple of good runs this year but was well behind a few of these over C&D on latest; well-treated but needs to rediscover best.

20/1

9

(17)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Realtin Fantasy

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: W P Browne

C&D winner off 6lb higher in November 2023; couple of good runs this year but was well behind a few of these over C&D on latest; well-treated but needs to rediscover best.

20/1

Form: 6-6099

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 41

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9th

13

(14)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Apache Star

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: E D Delany

Won twice over 5.5f at Bath in 2023 but has come up dry since; no show in three starts for this stable but handicapper relenting and Colin Keane is 2-9 for this yard.

18/1

Form: 0-0900

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 40

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11th

13

(16)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Bel Espoir

8st 10lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Maiden was beaten about 8l on last two runs at Sligo and Navan so needs to find more off this mark.

22/1

Form: 909-44 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 40

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4th

14

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Livingston Range

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: R Donohoe

Three-time winner has run well in defeat at this venue too; ran a fine race at Navan on seasonal debut and should be involved with improvement.

12/1

Form: 907

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 45

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Form: 050-00

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 43

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13th

15

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Fairyhouse

Another Niceday

8st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Best run came over 5f at Down Royal last year in cheekpieces; well beaten over 7f there on return and has to improve plenty.

25/1

14th

10

(12)

29th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Down Royal

Another Niceday

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Respectable fifth at this course over 5f in her first handicap in September, staying on after taking a hold in first-time cheekpieces; failed to see out this trip at Dundalk next time; gelded ahead of return.

10/1

Form: 047652

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 41

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2nd

9

(5)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:15 Down Royal

Mini Cotai

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Maiden hasn't been beaten far at times and the drop back to 5f should suit but is racing from 7lb out of the handicap so needs a fair bit more.

18/1

5th

16

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Fairyhouse

Mini Cotai

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Maiden hasn't been beaten far at times, but lesser efforts last two runs including over C&D last time; 3lb out of the handicap; hood added.

25/1

Betting Forcast

22/1 Billboa, 28/1 Reinforce, 5/1 Happy Henry, 25/1 Tawaazon, 16/1 Polar Bear, 28/1 Mehmar, 9/1 Hooves Your Daddy, 11/1 Jazzit, 22/1 Sayonara, 8/1 Ballysax Lil Mick, 8/1 Hero Of The Hour, 8/1 Whatswrongnow, 25/1 Platino Bianco, 14/1 Snowballs, 25/1 Whats It All About, 12/1 Spiced Gold, 12/1 Steel Magnolia, 28/1 Realtin Fantasy, 33/1 Apache Star, 66/1 Bel Espoir, 12/1 Livingston Range, 25/1 You Smiled, 28/1 Another Niceday, 11/1 Mini Cotai