19.15
GoodWTW Willis Handicap
- Prize money: £8194.78
- 0m 7f 111y
- 18 runners
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Runners: 18 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Cloudy
Form: 31-000
Last run: 65 days
W: 10st 2lb
6 yo Colt
OR: 82
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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14th 10 (14) |
14th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
8st 9lb |
Bookended last season with 7f wins at Naas (yielding) in July and at the Curragh in September (soft); two Curragh runs this term have been underwhelming but he has dropped down to 4lb above his last winning mark; new headgear combination tried now. |
22/1 |
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13th 6 (11) |
3rd Apr 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Very progressive in handicaps last season, two of his three wins coming here over 7f on ground with an ease; latest came in September when beating subsequent winner Tokenomics by 0.75l; may have hit his ceiling judged on return effort in Irish Lincoln (finished 14th) but could easily step forward for that. |
18/1 |
Form: 631215 BF
Last run: 9 days
W: 9st 13lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 7 (6) |
9th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 1m 0f 0y |
9st 4lb |
In fine form this year; AW winner in February has raced three times at this track, winning twice over 7f and finishing second once over C&D; up 5lb for her latest win here last time (7f, good) under today's rider; could post another bold bid. |
6/1 |
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1st 15 (12) |
26th Jun 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
8st 12lb |
In fine form this year; won over C&D (good) early last month off 9lb lower; solid effort in defeat over 1m (good) off revised mark here on latest; drop back to 7f no problem and top rider booked; should be thereabouts again. |
8/1 |
Form: 002223 CD
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 12lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 9 (7) |
30th Jul 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 98y |
9st 2lb |
Durable handicapper with 11 wins to his name, the latest being on his favoured soft ground at Roscommon last September; has notched three consecutive seconds since May; concerning that he has been unplaced in seven Galway attempts. |
10/1 |
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2nd 4 (8) |
13th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 20y |
9st 6lb |
Wonderfully durable handicapper with 11 wins to his name, the latest being on his favoured soft ground at Roscommon in September; returned to form at that track two starts back, where he handled good ground, and fine run at Limerick (yielding) last month when narrowly beaten by an in-form 3yo; easier ground would be ideal, but still the one to beat. |
7/4 |
Form: 31-020
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 12lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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10th 5 (5) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 9lb |
Won a 6f Curragh maiden on yielding to soft last year; came on from reappearance when touched off by a subsequent Galway winner over 7f here; carries head high, and did so in that Curragh win, so that's just him and seems to give his all. |
5/1 |
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2nd 3 (1) |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Off the mark at the fourth attempt in maidens last September at the Curragh (6f); safely held at same venue on last month's return (handicap debut) and plenty to find with second-placed Little Empire on that. |
12/1 |
Form: 838-72
Last run: 11 days
W: 9st 11lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 3 (1) |
7th Aug 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Minor promise in maidens last year; not a bad run at all in Limerick rated race on seasonal return last month, beaten just 3.75l (1.75l behind Alfred Tennyson); 7lb better off with that rival now, should be sharper and eye-catching rider booking for handicap bow; interesting. |
12/1 |
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7th 3 (10) |
11th Jul 2026 Firm 0m 6f 150y |
9st 11lb |
Best of three runs last year when a long-priced third over this trip at Down Royal; lack of an outing this season is a potential negative |
12/1 |
Form: 0-8045
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 5 (1) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Has recorded three of his seven wins at Listowel and also twice successful over C&D; out of form before signs of a revival at Limerick last month; still looks risky. |
14/1 |
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4th 7 (6) |
10th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Has recorded three of his seven wins at Listowel; poor effort there ten days ago, when last of 13; also failed to beat a single rival at Cork on first outing of the season. |
20/1 |
Form: 292300
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 9lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 75
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
13th 8 (14) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 10lb |
Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap at Naas in May 2024; solid effort over 1m at Bellewstown in April and backed that up with a close third over 6f at Naas; a long way below his best at Leopardstown on latest. |
14/1 |
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10th 6 (3) |
4th Jun 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 20y |
9st 3lb |
Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap at Naas in May 2024; solid effort when over 1m at Bellewstown in April and backed that up with a close third over 6f at Naas last month; 1-22 record on turf is a concern but those recent efforts have been encouraging |
7/2 |
Form: 5-0148
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 7lb
5 yo Colt
OR: 73
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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8th 13 (10) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Both wins have come over 1m at Killarney; won a maiden there last summer (yielding to soft) and returned there a year later to record a first handicap success (good); finished 1 3/4l behind Zaraahmando when fourth at Gowran last Saturday. |
12/1 |
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4th 4 (6) |
25th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Both wins have come over 1m at Killarney; won his maiden there last summer (yielding to soft) and returned there a year later to record a first handicap success (good) off 68 last time; not certain to back it up all the same. |
6/1 |
Form: -15035
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 7lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 79
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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5th 7 (5) |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 4lb |
Curragh maiden win came on soft but handled quicker ground well in Fairyhouse handicap early this month, albeit changed legs late on when headed; first attempt at 7f this season, possible vulnerable. |
15/2 |
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3rd 4 (3) |
1st Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 6f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Beat 23 rivals when winning a maiden at the Curragh (6f, soft) on her seasonal return in April; well held in Listed contests at Cork and Ayr since; ran well on good to firm ground when finishing ahead of the quality filly Amelia Earhart on career debut last season; in the mix. |
13/1 |
Form: 22371
Last run: 38 days
W: 9st 6lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 78
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1st 2 (2) |
11th Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 180y |
9st 8lb |
Displayed winning potential in first three starts in maidens at the Curragh (6f, soft), Cork (6f, soft) and Dundalk (5f) in April-May; not disgraced off 78 on handicap debut at the Curragh (5f, gd-yld) last month (hung left); obvious claims back in maiden company if handling this quicker ground. |
4/1 |
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7th 7 (5) |
3rd Jun 2026 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 9lb |
Lightly raced gelding posted good second on debut in 6f maiden here in April (soft), not quite as good but solid runs both starts since, hanging left at Cork and plenty of speed dropped to 5f at Dundalk last week when third in ordinary maiden; respected on handicap debut, rain would suit. |
11/2 |
Form: 7345-3
Last run: 35 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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3rd 8 (5) |
14th Jul 2026 Good 1m 0f 30y |
9st 4lb |
Fairyhouse third (7f, yielding) last September her best effort; unplaced favourite on heavy ground at Galway on her final start last season; official rating of 73 is high enough to put her in the mix in a maiden of this standard. |
4/1 |
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8 (1) |
27th Oct 2025 Heavy 0m 7f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Fairyhouse third (7f, yielding) her standout effort; not far off that in similar Naas contest on latest when forcing it; not sure this testing ground will suit, contender if handling it. |
11/2 |
Form: 4-6714 BF
Last run: 27 days
W: 9st 5lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 77
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4th 8 (8) |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 0m 7f 0y |
9st 1lb |
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 |
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1st 10 (4) |
8th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 0y |
9st 6lb |
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 |
Form: 203D4-0
Last run: 61 days
W: 9st 4lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 3 (10) |
18th Jun 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 45y |
10st 1lb |
Best of maiden efforts came over this sort of trip on good ground; disqualified after placing fourth at Down Royal when rider failed to weigh in; blinkers go on now for handicap debut after an absence; market can guide. |
33/1 |
Form: 433020
Last run: 40 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 74
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 7 (3) |
9th Jul 2026 Good To Firm 0m 7f 50y |
9st 1lb |
Ten-race maiden was denied by 0.5l by Zenford at Limerick last time out (7f, soft) and just 2lb higher now; went close on good ground at Fairyhouse in May; in the mix again but needs to find a bit more to get his head in front. |
9/2 |
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2nd 7 (4) |
19th Jun 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Maiden has run several sound races in defeat for Johnny Murtagh and this yard; put a blot on his record at Fairyhouse last week; overall form, including a close third behind Fortuity on his penultimate start, gives him a place chance. |
8/1 |
Form: -63020
Last run: 22 days
W: 9st 0lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 72
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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12th 9 (2) |
27th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 0m 7f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Ran no race in the first-time visor behind Caitouna at Fairyhouse but seen to much better effect when just overhauled late at Dundalk over 7f two weeks ago; well drawn if she can get a prominent sit and one of the each-way players. |
10/1 |
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2nd 2 (3) |
12th Jul 2026 Standard 0m 7f 0y |
10st 0lb |
Maiden was a close third in a fillies' maiden over C&D in December on final start for Sheila Lavery; mixed bag on turf in three starts for this stable; ran well at Gowran on penultimate outing but never figured in visor (retained) at Fairyhouse on latest. |
16/1 |
Form: 429-42
Last run: 79 days
W: 9st 4lb
7 yo Gelding
OR: 70
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2nd 9 (3) |
31st May 2026 Good 0m 6f 60y |
9st 4lb |
Over two years since latest of only two wins; second over 6f at the Curragh in October and ran well over 7.5f on return, but poor strike-rate overall; prefers it soft but handles good. |
10/1 |
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4th 1 (2) |
18th May 2026 Good 0m 7f 94y |
10st 2lb |
Only two wins from 40 starts, but placed 16 times; last won at the Curragh (6f, heavy) in April 2024 off 3lb lower; generally below best last year apart from Listowel fourth and Currgah second in the autumn; has a preference for soft/heavy |
12/1 |
Form: 401307
Last run: 19 days
W: 9st 3lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 15 (10) |
30th Jul 2026 Yielding 1m 0f 98y |
8st 8lb |
Narrowly denied at Gowran in June only two days after Limerick win; well beaten in the race in which San Aer finished second here on Tuesday. |
10/1 |
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12th 4 (16) |
28th Jul 2026 Good To Yielding 1m 0f 123y |
10st 0lb |
Gained first turf win off 8lb lower at Limerick (1m, yielding) in June; narrowly denied in follow up bid two days later at Gowran (9.5f, yielding); handles good ground and top rider booked but the draw gods haven't been kind. |
13/2 |
Form: 0-5487
Last run: 15 days
W: 9st 3lb
7 yo Colt
OR: 69
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance / Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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7th 10 (7) |
3rd Aug 2026 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 2lb |
Classy performer back in the day; couple of okay runs over 7f for this yard, but was 8l behind Gotta Catch'em All over C&D when only a 6-1 poke; handicapper is giving him a chance, but visor needs to make an impact for him to be competitive. |
16/1 |
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8th 4 (3) |
22nd Jul 2026 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 9lb |
Seven wins, but none yet in Ireland after five attempts, rated 113 at his peak after finishing second in the 2023 Commonwealth Cup; fourth of nine at Down Royal on last, when running off a career-low mark of 75, drop in trip may help after five 7f runs for this yard. |
5/1 |
Betting Forcast
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