July 15 / 19.30 Killarney

19.30

Good

Executive Helicopters Handicap

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 1m 0f 40y
  • 13 runners
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Executive Helicopters Handicap

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £3.20
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 713523 D BF

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been on the AW, including in March off 59; close third from a bad draw at Dundalk on Sunday, having 11 days earlier chased home Pete's Dream at Fairyhouse over this trip; has her chance again and good draw plus 5lb claimer booked.
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12th

9

(9)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Fairyhouse

Bella Colombia

9st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Gained reward for consistency when landing 1m handicaps at Killarney and Leopardstown in July; raised a total of 15lb for those two wins and, despite a 3lb drop, might just be on the wrong side of the handicapper for now.

20/1

9th

17

(7)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 60y

18:10 Leopardstown

Bella Colombia

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: W McCreery

Won at Killarney and over 1m1f here before third behind Tachos and Thrifty Of Digby over C&D latest; improving mare; might be vulnerable in a race that has attracted several smart 3yos.

12/1

3rd

7

(5)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Bella Colombia

8st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: W McCreery

Improving mare seeking to complete a hat-trick, following a Killarney success when overcoming 7lb rise in 1m1f contest here a fortnight ago, having to wait for an opening and getting first run on runner-up when holding on by a head (pair clear); another 8lb rise to overcome but thriving.

5/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 075200

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Tipperary winner last summer was only just denied over C&D in May; first-time cheekpieces had no positive effect at Fairyhouse on latest and now discarded.
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1

(5)

5th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 30y

14:45 Killarney

Jasmine Affanalis

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: David Marnane

Only 1-17 and hit and miss this year; however, she has form figures of 222 at this track, the latest placing in July; possible.

8/1

7th

1

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Jasmine Affanalis

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: David Marnane

Won over 1m1f at Tipperary last year and has been hit and miss this term with best runs when twice runner-up at Killarney over this trip; has to repeat that form.

12/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 6-8941

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Belated first win came at Fairyhouse early this month when beating Bella Colombia over this trip on good ground under today's rider; reportedly returned with blood in nostrils but can't be ruled out here off 5lb higher.
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13th

3

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Petes Dream

10st 2lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Belated first win came over an extended 1m at Fairyhouse early last month, with Launch Time in third; fair third off his revised mark in a 1m contest at Killarney, with Draiocht in fourth; concerning that he has been unplaced in four 7f attempts.

6/1

3rd

5

(10)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Petes Dream

10st 0lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Belated first win came at Fairyhouse early this month when beating Bella Colombia over this trip on good ground under today's rider; reportedly returned with blood in nostrils but can't be ruled out here off 5lb higher.

11/2

1st

5

(12)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:55 Fairyhouse

Petes Dream

9st 9lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Maiden from 13 starts but creditable seasonal return at Down Royal (7f, soft) when fourth of 11; could improve with that run under his belt.

8/1

14/1

Form: 48190- CD

Last run: 268 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 43

Form & Verdict
Breakthrough win came over C&D last October (soft); hooded for somewhat belated seasonal debut here and may just need it.
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15

(13)

5th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 30y

14:45 Killarney

Draiocht

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: T J O’Mara

Won this 12 months ago off the same mark and was out of the handicap last time at Galway; in fair form prior to that, notably when third in a big field at Leopardstown; could run well.

11/2

9th

11

(6)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Galway

Draiocht

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: T J O’Mara

Best run this year was when a close third at Leopardstown over this trip; however, has plenty to find from 9lb out of the handicap.

25/1

Form: 803076

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Last turf win came at Naas nearly two years ago (off 63); standout run this term when C&D third (neck off second-placed Jasmine Affanalis) in May, most recently didn't seem to get home at Bellewstown; Colin Keane booking takes the eye.
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5th

10

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Secret Magician

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas nearly two years ago (off 63); standout run this term when C&D third (neck off second-placed Jasmine Affanalis) in May, most recently didn't seem to get home at Bellewstown; Colin Keane booking takes the eye.

15/2

6th

8

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Secret Magician

9st 9lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 (7f, good); signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel next time; failed to see out 1m1f on soft at Leopardstown on latest but definite player at his best.

14/1

7th

8

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Secret Magician

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 over 7f on good; signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel 11 days ago; step up in trip should suit but becoming hard to predict.

14/1

Form: 3354-6

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Sole win came at Listowel last summer (off 40); comeback run there in late May should have him straighter but others look more likely.
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13th

16

(13)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Cork

Liamo

9st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Sole win from 23 starts came at Listowel last summer (7f, good) off 40; return to form of late, most recently when (favourite) closing late on all-the-way winner over this trip at Gowran in late July; solid claims.

15/2

2nd

12

(1)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

Liamo

8st 13lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Sole win from 22 starts came at Listowel last summer (off 40); fair sixth at the same venue in May on seasonal debut; perhaps unlucky not to finish closer when 5l sixth of 13 at Killarney ten days ago, had to be wait to get a clear run.

6/1

6th

12

(6)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Liamo

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Brendan Maurice Walsh

Sole win came at Listowel last summer (off 40); comeback run there in late May should have him straighter but others look more likely.

16/1

Form: 808304

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Maiden's best efforts have come in Leopardstown handicaps, including six days ago when staying on fourth (having hung left) off today's mark; not one to rule out but others with stronger claims.
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3rd

4

(6)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

18:10 Clonmel

Medieval Night

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

0-17 but not beaten far the last twice at Gowran over 9.5f (good to firm) and 1m (yielding); eased 3lb for latest 2l fifth of 16.

15/2

OUR TIP

Form: 97-037 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Two Flat wins came in 2024; recent Fairyhouse run leaves him with a good bit to find but previous Leopardstown third was a solid run; visor tried now, replacing tongue-tie/cheekpieces; interesting jockey booking.
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12th

2

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 161y

17:42 Sligo

William F Browne

11st 11lb

J: Josh Williamson

T: Paul W Flynn

Two Flat wins in 2024; unplaced in three Flat handicaps last month; not disgraced when set a very stiff task in a Galway novice hurdle; down the field in a Flat handicap last week; relatively unexposed over hurdles.

10/1

12th

4

(14)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

17:22 Gowran Park

William F Browne

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Paul W Flynn

Two Flat wins in 2024; unplaced in three Flat handicaps last month; not disgraced when set a very stiff task in a Galway novice hurdle; soundly beaten in a maiden hurdle at Roscommon last week.

12/1

10/1

Form: 45-004 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Five career wins, last two coming at Listowel; first sign of form this season on latest when never nearer fourth at Roscommon 15 days ago; down to a decent mark so considered.
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2nd

6

(6)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

The Blue Panther

9st 12lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Aidan Melia

Has won here and handles soft ground; touched off at Gowran two runs back, new trainer is capable.

15/2

16th

5

(20)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

The Blue Panther

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five career wins, the last two coming at Listowel; has plenty to find with Pete's Dream and Draoicht on running at Killarney; however, his recent Gowran second suggests he could go close; lack of consistency is a worry; drawn high too, but rider is capable of coping with that potential negative.

7/1

2nd

5

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:44 Gowran Park

The Blue Panther

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five career wins, the last two coming at Listowel; best run this term came last month at Roscommon (7.5f, good) when a never-nearer fourth; didn't progress at Killarney last time (1m, good) when keen.

16/1

Form: 783-30

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner is now 0-16 on turf; encouraging yard debut at Listowel in late May and met trouble in running at Limerick; tongue-tie now tried but wide draw not ideal.
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11th

8

(2)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:22 Listowel

James Henry

9st 4lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Best run this season was in a C&D handicap in May; not beaten far in a Roscommon handicap last month; local stable's runners are always well primed for this meeting; no surprise should he run well, despite never having won on grass.

14/1

8th

7

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:25 Roscommon

James Henry

9st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

Dual AW winner yet to strike on turf; back from a year off when third on yard debut at Listowel in May; well beaten since.

25/1

15/2

Form: 390-95

Last run: 107 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Maiden whose better efforts have come in C&D maidens; both recent handicap runs have been on heavy ground, 1m2f possibly too far at Navan latest; handicapper relenting so not without a chance back on better ground and yard going well.
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8th

1

(4)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Laytown

Convincing

10st 3lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Ciaran Murphy

Gained breakthrough win over hurdles at Kilbeggan (2m, good) last month before creditable fourth at Bellewstown; rated just 52 on the Flat, though, so has plenty to find back in this sphere.

25/1

4th

5

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:38 Bellewstown

Convincing

11st 7lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Gained breakthrough win off 6lb lower at Kilbeggan earlier this month (2m, good) with Surviving Murmansk 5.5l back in sixth; extra furlong here should be fine for him; player again.

9/2

1st

7

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:48 Kilbeggan

Convincing

11st 1lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three runs in maiden hurdles over the winter were nott devoid of promise; decent effort in first-time blinkers in a 1m handicap at Naas last month; cheekpieces tried for the first time over hurdles today; could go well at a big price.

14/1

25/1

Form: -69900

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Won at Tipperary last summer but yet to make an impact in five outings this season.
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11th

12

(13)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Shahada Ace

9st 3lb

J: Feenagh Moran

T: Andrew Slattery

Bolted up at Tipperary last summer but form has nosedived since; slightly better at Gowran on latest but a bit to prove on AW debut.

18/1

6th

8

(7)

25th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 110y

17:05 Gowran Park

Shahada Ace

9st 3lb

J: Feenagh Moran

T: Andrew Slattery

Easily won a Tipperary handicap off 51 last summer (7.5f, good); yet to make an impact in six outings this season.

25/1

Form: 3-5702

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Maiden reappeared early this month with best run yet in handicaps on yard debut, coming from some way back to finish second at Bellewstown over this trip (good); can go well now from a good draw.
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4th

4

(5)

21st Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

18:12 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tortola

9st 3lb

J: Robert Havlin

T: Alastair Ralph

0-13 and makes a quick reappearance after finishing last of eight on her British debut over C&D on Friday; the hood is removed and a transformation is needed.

5/1

8th

8

(2)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Tortola

9st 5lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Alastair Ralph

0-12 when trained in Ireland; returned from break when creditable second of 15 at Bellewstown (1m, good) in July but two disappointing efforts followed (1m/1m2f); drops back in trip for stable debut; market may guide.

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €22.20
Straight Forecast €21.02
Tricast €143.23
Trifecta €197.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tortola

POSTDATA:

Bella Colombia

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tortola

The Irish Sun:

Tortola