July 17 / 17.42 Down Royal

17.42

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Ampion Electrical Testing And Solar Experts Handicap

  • Prize money: £5130.43
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Ampion Electrical Testing And Solar Experts Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.20
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 370-04

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 14 runs but some fine efforts in defeat, all over this trip; solid effort again at Bellewstown last time in first-time cheekpieces (retained), just behind Bye Bye Now; a player but needs more.
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1st

3

(2)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Viamonte

10st 2lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: T Browne

Maiden after 14 runs but some fine efforts in defeat, all over this trip; solid effort again at Bellewstown last time in first-time cheekpieces (retained), just behind Bye Bye Now; a player but needs more.

7/1

4th

1

(2)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 3y

19:44 Bellewstown

Viamonte

10st 2lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: T Browne

13-race maiden who has threatened in maiden and handicap company but cheekpieces are now called for (replacing regular tongue-tie) in the hope of staging the revival that he needs; on a good mark, though.

8/1

20th

14

(21)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Viamonte

9st 5lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: T Browne

Placed in five maidens this year and also finished third in a C&D handicap last July; rider teamed up with his mother at Dundalk recently to provide her with a winning start to her training career.

25/1

2nd
9 (6)
Dandy Land

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 49-683

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Some promise in maidens; best handicap run came last time at Bellewstown over this trip when ran on from the rear; hasn't much to find with Bye Bye Now on that run; added visor could help.
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6th

1

(7)

1st Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

15:20 Bellewstown

Dandy Land

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: W McCreery

Placed over C&D in July and beat stablemate Steel Magnolia at Naas in August; was well behind that one back there later that month; okay run on yielding in June, but unraced on softer.

13/2

8th

2

(16)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Dandy Land

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: W McCreery

Worked his way up the placings from third at Bellewstown to second at Down Royal before winning here last time, all over 5f on good; had a few of these behind him when winning; up 7lb but Paddy Harnett is entitled to use his 3lb claim this time, so that helps; in the mix.

100/30

1st

4

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:17 Naas

Dandy Land

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: W McCreery

Improving in handicaps, keeping on to take third at Bellewstown before being beaten 0.75l by Viamonte at Down Royal 17 days ago; had some of his main rivals behind him that day, so should be in the mix off 2lb higher.

7/2

8/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 0-5436

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Maiden hasn't built on early promise, but some good runs all the same between turf and AW; third in a big field at the Curragh two starts ago, but a lesser effort on soft over 7f here since; can do better.
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7th

9

(14)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Hot To Foxtrot

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: John James Feane

Couple of fair runs over 6f/7f here in the spring and placed twice in turf sprints this summer; first try at 1m.

14/1

Form: 9650-9

Last run: 185 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far a couple of times in maidens, but didn't progress in AW handicaps over the winter; has to return to best on stable debut after a break.
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15th

6

(13)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:17 Naas

Practical Move

9st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: James Peter Dowling

Improved when fourth behind Dandy Land and Hot To Foxtrot at Down Royal last time on first start for this yard; should improve for that, but needs to reverse the form.

10/1

4th

7

(7)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Practical Move

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James Peter Dowling

Not beaten far a couple of times in maidens, but didn't progress in AW handicaps over the winter; has to return to best on stable debut after a break.

25/1

5th

12

(3)

19th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Practical Move

9st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Michael Butler

Has shown ability in trio of maidens but as her rating suggests, she's up against it in this field.

50/1

Form: 030263

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 32 starts has been mostly running well this season, but getting bumped up in the handicap for being placed isn't helping matters; likely to run well again.
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12th

12

(4)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Whatswrongnow

9st 6lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Batt Burke

Longstanding maiden; lots of placed form sprinting and was third over 7.5f two runs back.

11/1

9th

10

(23)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Cork

Whatswrongnow

9st 4lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Batt Burke

36-race maiden has been placed six times over sprint trips this season and seemed to get the longer trip okay on latest when third at Roscommon (7.5f); one to consider although not sure about this wide draw.

12/1

3rd

9

(16)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:25 Roscommon

Whatswrongnow

9st 6lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: Batt Burke

35-race maiden has been placed six times over sprint trips this season, including when runner-up over 5f at Naas last time; deserves a win, but not sure this longer trip is the answer.

6/1

Form: 003138 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
C&D winner in 2023 won for the second time in a 6f Fairyhouse claimer in May; raised 19lb for that win but has been solid in defeat since including over C&D; got no run at Fairyhouse last time; a player.
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9th

9

(9)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:39 Laytown

Spirit Of Eagles

10st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Last success came in Fairyhouse claimer (6f, good) in May; ran okay without threatening last three outings; has solid C&D form (second and fourth) and booking of Keane a big positive on first start for Ian Donoghue.

6/1

8th

11

(1)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Spirit Of Eagles

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Dowling

Beaten off 59 in handicaps on last three starts but did win her last start in claiming company at Fairyhouse in May (6f, good); this is a better race and a bit to find on the figures.

18/1

6th

4

(11)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Spirit Of Eagles

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Thomas Dowling

C&D winner in 2023 won for the second time in a 6f Fairyhouse claimer in May; raised 19lb for that win but has been solid in defeat since including over C&D; got no run at Fairyhouse last time; a player.

8/1

8th
12 (10)
Snowballs

16/1

Form: 787859

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Regressive maiden but ran a cracker over this trip at Naas before a lesser run over 6.5f at Limerick since; cheekpieces retained; back to 5f will suit but needs more.
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11th

12

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Snowballs

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W McCreery

Maiden is 0-10 on turf and rated 39; always behind when beating just one rival home at Cork (6f, gd-fm) on latest; steps up to 7f; visor back on but hard to fancy.

40/1

18th

18

(6)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:08 Cork

Snowballs

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W McCreery

12-race maiden, shaped well over 5f on good when fifth at Naas in June; two lesser runs since and needs step up in trip to have positive effect.

25/1

8th

12

(10)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Snowballs

9st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: W McCreery

Regressive maiden but ran a cracker over this trip at Naas before a lesser run over 6.5f at Limerick since; cheekpieces retained; back to 5f will suit but needs more.

16/1

10/1

Form: 0-0215

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form lately, winning over 6f at Fairyhouse but a lesser effort at Limerick over 6.5f since; should have the speed for this trip, but a few other front-runners in this field too.
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16th

13

(11)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Monastere

9st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Karl Thornton

Off the mark at Fairyhouse in July (6f, good); went up 9lb for that and has come up short twice since; eased 4lb for latest 4l defeat at Down Royal but others appeal more.

14/1

9th

11

(1)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Monastere

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Karl Thornton

Showed improved form lately, winning over 6f at Fairyhouse but a lesser effort at Limerick over 6.5f since; should have the speed for this trip, but a few other front-runners in this field too.

10/1

OUR TIP

7/1

Form: 530-04

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Maiden raced mostly on AW for Natalia Lupini and some solid runs up to 1m; the best of two runs for this yard when fourth over C&D on soft a month ago; a player if as effective on this faster ground.
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6th

4

(13)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:25 Roscommon

Shamanka

9st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Harry Cleary

Has come down a fair bit in the ratings since being placed a couple of times on AW for Natali Lupini; couple of good runs for this yard, including big-priced fifth over 7f at Leopardstown last time where she finished ahead of Brains and Phoenix Pairc; keen early then, so racing downhill from stalls not ideal.

8/1

5th

15

(11)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Shamanka

9st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Harry Cleary

Maiden raced mostly on AW for Natalia Lupini, fair form at up to 1m, placed three times; best of three runs for this stable when fourth over 5f at Down Royal.

25/1

10th

2

(3)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Shamanka

10st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Harry Cleary

Maiden raced mostly on AW for Natalia Lupini and some solid runs up to 1m; the best of two runs for this yard when fourth over C&D on soft a month ago; a player if as effective on this faster ground.

7/1

11th
5 (12)
Ravens Call

12/1

Form: 059-

Last run: 282 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
The best of three maiden runs last year came over C&D; lacks experience for a race of this nature, but yard does well with sprinters and could go well on return.
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11th

5

(12)

17th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Down Royal

Ravens Call

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

The best of three maiden runs last year came over C&D; lacks experience for a race of this nature, but yard does well with sprinters and could go well on return.

12/1

Form: -44142 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 770240

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
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Non-runners

Spirit Above

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Payout
Exacta €72.50
Straight Forecast €53.02
Tricast €214.99
Trifecta €736.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spirit Above

The Irish Sun:

Dandy Land

POSTDATA:

Snowballs

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Viamonte