July 08 / 20.30 Fairyhouse

20.30

Good To Firm

Racing Again September 21st Handicap

  • Prize money: £6146.09
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Racing Again September 21st Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.63
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 94-67

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Glimpses of ability in all four maiden runs, both Curragh efforts this term when staying on late over 6f; return to 7f to suit and potential improver entering handicaps.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

12

(18)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Contrary To Law

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Has improved for handicaps; won off 7lb lower at Fairyhouse (7f, good) and another solid effort off revised mark when a close fourth at Naas on latest; can give another good account but very wide draw not ideal.

7/2

4th

8

(8)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

Contrary To Law

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Needed every yard of this trip to justify strong market support on handicap debut at Fairyhouse a fortnight ago, getting up in three-way photo, still looking green; 7lb rise enough but this stiffer 7f should bring more out of him, major player.

15/8

1st

10

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Contrary To Law

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Glimpses of ability in all four maiden runs, both Curragh efforts this term when staying on late over 6f; return to 7f to suit and potential improver entering handicaps.

7/1

15/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 900906 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Three turf wins include here (6f) in 2024; yet to hit form on turf this year but has taken a 14lb drop in the handicap and excuses here last week (upset in stalls, not clear run) when well-backed in an apprentice handicap; no form at this trip (from few opportunities) but not one to rule out.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

4

(13)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Rappell

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Went close at Fairyhouse over 7f (good) and went one better to notch fifth win 23 days ago when beating El Fontenaro by 0.75l over 6.5f at Limerick; the pair pulled well clear and the runner-up won next time out, so has obvious claims off 9lb higher.

7/2

1st

2

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Rappell

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul W Flynn

Three turf wins include one at Fairyhouse (6f) in 2024; high head-carriage proved his undoing when second off his reduced mark at the same venue on Wednesday; had excuses at the same track last week (upset in stalls, not clear run) when well backed in an apprentice handicap won by Monastere.

4/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: -00328 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner at around this trip, latest in Gowran claimer nearly a year ago; 0-9 for current yard but Down Royal second to Faoladh puts him in the mix on ground he'll handle.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

7

(4)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

19:15 Hamilton

Shoot To Kill

9st 8lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Noel C Kelly

On a losing run but this Irish challenger arrives in good nick, not best drawn when sixth of 15 in 7f Galway handicap 24 days ago; in the mix again.

10/1

6th

14

(18)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Shoot To Kill

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Noel C Kelly

Prolific winner, latest in Gowran claimer nearly a year ago; 0-10 for current yard; best form this season represented by Down Royal second in May and third at Fairyhouse early this month, both over this trip.

12/1

3rd

4

(3)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Noel C Kelly

Prolific winner at around this trip, latest in Gowran claimer nearly a year ago; 0-9 for current yard but Down Royal second to Faoladh puts him in the mix on ground he'll handle.

12/1

11/2

Form: -30324 BF

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Now a 17-race maiden but several good placed efforts, including Navan second (winner has won again since), most recently here a week ago when strong-finishing fourth over 6f, having not had a clear run; this trip her limit, should go well with a clear run and Billy Lee now takes over.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(26)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Hugos Girl

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Dowling

Maiden has been knocking on the door and went close again over C&D last time when a 0.5l second behind Mint Man; nudged up 1lb for that but has to be on the shortlist in current form.

11/2

2nd

7

(8)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Hugos Girl

9st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Thomas Dowling

Now an 18-race maiden but several good placed efforts; close second of 21 over 5f at Navan (winner won again since) in June; fast finishing fourth at Fairyhouse last month when not getting a clear run (6f, good); just 0.75l behind the winner when fourth again at Fairyhouse last time (7f, good); up 3lb more but top rider booked.

6/1

4th

8

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Hugos Girl

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Dowling

Now a 17-race maiden but several good placed efforts, including Navan second (winner has won again since), most recently here a week ago when strong-finishing fourth over 6f, having not had a clear run; this trip her limit, should go well with a clear run and Billy Lee now takes over.

11/2

5th
11 (13)
Unidos

20/1

Form: 50-80

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Never recovered from tardy start on last month's handicap debut here (6f), last of 12; tongue-tie worn then now discarded and steps up in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11

(20)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Unidos

9st 9lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Mark Fahey

Took a step forward from previous form when running on late for a 3.25l fifth of 15 at Fairyhouse (7f, good) last time; mark unchanged but not sure this drop in trip will suit on the evidence of that last effort.

18/1

5th

11

(13)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Unidos

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Mark Fahey

Never recovered from tardy start on last month's handicap debut here (6f), last of 12; tongue-tie worn then now discarded and steps up in trip.

20/1

8/1

Form: 0-9744 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 10st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Largely consistent veteran whose seven wins range in trips from 7f to 1m4f, most recently at lower limit at the Curragh last autumn; recent Leopardstown fourth (Green Kite second) was a seasonal-best but this ground possibly on the quick side.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

13

(10)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Loingseoir

9st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

Seven-time winner; hold up sort has run respectably in three of his last four starts; stayed on well for fourth behind Lady Arwen at Ballinrobe latest; placed at this meeting over 7f in 2022; ground versatile and could go well granted luck in running.

11/1

4th

1

(5)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 135y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Loingseoir

10st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

Seven career wins and probably not as dependent on soft ground as he once was; consistent this season without really threatening to win and likely to run his race again.

10/1

Form: 0-8400

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three sprint handicaps; yet to hit form this term, last of 18 over C&D a week ago in first-time blinkers (now replaced by cheekpieces).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18th

14

(14)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Carrigans Grove

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Patrick J Flynn

Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three sprint handicaps; yet to hit form this term; some sign of a revival in a 7f event at Fairyhouse ten days ago.

14/1

7th

7

(14)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Carrigans Grove

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Patrick J Flynn

Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three sprint handicaps; yet to hit form this term, last of 18 over C&D a week ago in first-time blinkers (now replaced by cheekpieces).

14/1

18th

1

(19)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Carrigans Grove

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Patrick J Flynn

Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three times; yet to hit form this term; back on her last winning mark; blinkered for the first time.

14/1

Form: 000-00

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has struggled in her three handicap attempts at a mile, hard to fancy despite a reduced mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(2)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Peig Sayers

9st 1lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Slight positives to be taken from last two starts but overall form is weak and she needs significant improvement to display winning potential.

25/1

10th

12

(4)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Peig Sayers

9st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Struggled in three handicap attempts at this trip, marginally better over 7f last time; hard to fancy despite reduced mark.

16/1

8th

14

(10)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Peig Sayers

8st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Has struggled in her three handicap attempts at a mile, hard to fancy despite a reduced mark.

25/1

Form: 946316 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a good spell last summer and gained second career win when taking Down Royal handicap over this trip in May; just okay run off 5lb higher at Leopardstown albeit from a wide draw; remains of interest.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(1)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Faoladh

9st 12lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

Gained second career win off just 1lb higher at Down Royal in May (7f, good); lost form since and was soundly beaten behind a couple of these rivals over 8.5f here on Tuesday; would prefer a sounder surface.

20/1

14th

9

(1)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Faoladh

9st 12lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Andrew Slattery

One of three for yard; 2-16 on turf; won over 1m at Leopardstown (good) last season off 66; scored at Down Royal (7f, good) off 67 in May and just 1lb higher here but in poor form since and needs to revive in new headgear combination.

14/1

10th
12 (8)
Belle Nuit

16/1

Form: 540-

Last run: 248 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo whose Galway fourth was the pick of three runs last year; seasonal return for handicap debutante and possibly best watched unless market speaks.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

11

(2)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

19:40 Galway

Belle Nuit

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Paul Nolan

Best of three runs last season was at this venue; big price when down the field at Fairyhouse on her handicap/seasonal debut; major improvement needed.

16/1

10th

12

(8)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Belle Nuit

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Paul Nolan

Lightly raced 3yo whose Galway fourth was the pick of three runs last year; seasonal return for handicap debutante and possibly best watched unless market speaks.

16/1

15th

14

(12)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

12:25 Curragh

Belle Nuit

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Paul Nolan

Okay efforts in 7f Galway maidens, staying on late when beaten little over 4l in August and month later raced handier but didn't quite get home in soft ground when beaten little over 3l; not sure step up to 1m in these conditions will suit her at this stage.

33/1

Form: 20-842

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Second to a clear winner in Killarney maiden last October and similar level of form on latest when chasing home a progressive sort (winner again since) over this trip in Leopardstown handicap last month; both those efforts on much softer ground, untried on ground this quick but big player if handling it, although draw a negative.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

9

(15)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Green Kite

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Second to a clear winner in Killarney maiden last October and similar level of form on latest when chasing home a progressive sort (winner again since) over this trip in Leopardstown handicap last month; both those efforts on much softer ground, untried on ground this quick but big player if handling it, although draw a negative.

7/2

2nd

9

(13)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

0m 7f 35y

18:30 Leopardstown

Green Kite

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Best run in six efforts came in Killarney maiden (1m, soft) in October when 5.5l to Lady Lilac; mild signs of promise in two runs this term, latest at Gowran Park 22 days ago when beaten 3.25l into fourth over 7f on good to yielding in a claimer; dropped 4lb and Colin Keane takes over for yard in good form; could be on a nice mark and each-way chance.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 01-599

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark for former yard in a 6f Navan maiden last October; underwhelming so far this term for current yard although handicapper giving him a chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(18)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Chester Nimitz

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Hasn't really fired so far this season but has been running over 7f-1m; blinkers added to tongue tie worn last time and drops back to trip he won his maiden over; not dismissed for yard coming into form.

33/1

9th

3

(16)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:47 Naas

Chester Nimitz

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gerard O’Leary

Sole win came in Navan maiden (6f, yielding) in October and ran a decent race on stable debut this year when fifth at Leopardstown; not in same form in three runs since, but has slid in the weights if he can put his best foot forward in a tongue-tie.

33/1

Form: 6240-0 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Last win came nearly two years ago (6f, good-to-firm); Curragh comeback run leaves him with a lot to find although is down to a career-low mark.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

2

(2)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Imperial Dream

10st 2lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Most recent of three wins came at the Curragh nearly two years ago (6f, good-to-firm); only flashes of his best last season, out of sorts this term.

25/1

15th

15

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Imperial Dream

8st 11lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Most recent of three wins came here nearly two years ago (6f, good-to-firm); has never run over this trip; hard to make a case for him.

25/1

13th

6

(12)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Imperial Dream

9st 11lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Last win came nearly two years ago (6f, good-to-firm); Curragh comeback run leaves him with a lot to find although is down to a career-low mark.

14/1

20/1

Form: 6900-0

Last run: 76 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Nothing yet in handicaps, most recently last of 10 on AW in April when cheekpieces (now left off) tried; hard to fancy.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

15

(9)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Sonoma Sunset

8st 10lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: W T Farrell

Nothing yet in handicaps, most recently last of 10 on AW in April when cheekpieces (now left off) tried; hard to fancy.

20/1

10th

5

(7)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Sonoma Sunset

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: W T Farrell

Weak maiden form; big price when failing to make any impression at the Curragh on handicap debut; tailed off on AW debut in November but was drawn wide on first try at 10.5f; returns from break with Colin Keane booked so market must be monitored; cheekpieces.

20/1

20

(19)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Sonoma Sunset

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: W T Farrell

By far the best of three maiden runs came over 1m at Navan last time; of interest on handicap debut if supported in the market.

25/1

Form: 19100-

Last run: 334 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Two wins this term have been at 5f (good); gelded on the back of a couple of poor runs and now tries again at this longer trip (beaten neck in 2024).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(8)

16th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Surpass And Shine

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Patrick J Flynn

Dual winner over this trip last season at Naas and Down Royal; gelded on the back of a couple of poor runs and return to 7f backfired at Fairyhouse on latest; questions to answer at this stage although handicapper quick to relent and 1lb below last winning mark now.

12/1

15th

5

(11)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Surpass And Shine

9st 13lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Two wins this term have been at 5f (good); gelded on the back of a couple of poor runs and now tries again at this longer trip (beaten neck in 2024).

14/1

2

(2)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:12 Tipperary

Surpass And Shine

10st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Patrick J Flynn

Has won twice already this term but a 7lb rise for a Down Royal success on his penultimate start seems a bit harsh and he was beaten 7l at the Curragh since; career best called for.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta €14.00
Straight Forecast €12.58
Tricast €69.57
Trifecta €123.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Contrary To Law

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Green Kite

The Irish Sun:

Loingseoir

POSTDATA:

Shoot To Kill