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18.02

Yielding

Gleeson’s Bar, Drogheda, Home Of Racing Handicap

  • Prize money: £15365.22
  • 0m 7f 195y
  • 18 runners
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Gleeson’s Bar, Drogheda, Home Of Racing Handicap

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: -07534 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner for Ger Lyons; has been running with credit in defeat lately for this yard on turf up to 1m1f; should run another sound race but stall 18 is no help.
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4th

7

(4)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Glyndwr

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

Three-time AW winner for Ger Lyons; in good form last October/November; has been a high price on all four starts for this stable; should enter calculations now after showing a revival of form in two Leopardstown races.

10/1

3rd

3

(1)

23rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:18 Leopardstown

Glyndwr

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Gerard O’Leary

Three-time AW winner for Ger Lyons ran his best race for this yard when fifth over 1m at this track last time; was staying on that day so this extra furlong should be a help; considered.

7/1

Form: 073604 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
One of three runners for yard; eight wins on AW but is just 1-35 on turf; some decent efforts in defeat this season but others make more appeal.
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4th

4

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:22 Gowran Park

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Adrian McGuinness

Behind Indigo Dream and Little Empire at the Curragh in June (7f, good); good third at Fairyhouse next time (7f, good) but her form has taken a nosedive in two runs since then; needs to get back on track but the jockey booking is interesting.

12/1

13th

6

(13)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nine wins in all, but only one on turf from 32 starts; fair third over 7f at Fairyhouse on his penultimate start; last of six on most recent outing.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 203144

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Won for the third time when taking a 7f Leopardstown handicap in June; two solid efforts in defeat off higher marks since; looks the stable's first-string and has a good draw so one to consider.
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4th

10

(12)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Goal Exceeded

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

One of two for trainer; up 10lb compared to his Leopardstown win in June (7f, good); ran with credit off his revised mark at Galway last time when fourth of 15 (7f, yielding); upped to 1m now and should give a good account of himself again.

8/1

4th

11

(4)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Goal Exceeded

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Good second at Leopardstown on seasonal debut; race may have come too soon at the Curragh four days later; solid third at Cork next time; hard task now having been raised 9lb for beating Send Harry at Leopardstown; unplaced in this race last year.

8/1

Form: 062332 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won three times last year up to 1m and in varying ground conditions; solid efforts in defeat on last four starts, including at Galway last time; should be involved but high draw is a negative.
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2nd

11

(3)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Zaraahmando

8st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Placed in three consecutive 1m handicaps lately; closely matched with No More Porter on Gowran running five days ago; missed an engagement on Tuesday.

8/1

Form: 800336

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Is just 1-25 on turf but has been placed lots of times; solid on last three starts including in a premier handicap at Leopardstown; capable of another decent showing.
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6th

12

(6)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:03 Leopardstown

Anvika

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Not the easiest to win with, as record of 1-24 on turf illustrates; however, is now 2lb below that sole success and not beaten far in fillies' handicaps over C&D on penultimate or at Limerick on latest; place chance.

14/1

3rd

3

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:50 Limerick

Anvika

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

No win since June 2024 at this course (7f); third to Amemri in this race last year; standout effort last term a fine second in premier fillies' handicap at Leopardstown (1m, good to yielding); best run of the season at that venue eight days ago (1m1f, soft; Spanish Temptress fourth) when a staying-on third after a slow start; player.

7/2

Form: 405093

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Hasn't added to his Gowran 2yo maiden win since but some fine efforts including a third back at that track over 7f last time; up 2lb and should stay this trip so can go well.
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3rd

7

(5)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Gowran Park

Morehampton

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

3yo won his maiden over C&D (good) last August; poor form this term and mark is tumbling but held behind a few of these in Limerick rated race on latest and others look more convincing right now.

12/1

9th

7

(3)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

17:25 Limerick

Morehampton

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

7f winner at Gowran at two and a fair fifth in a 7f Listed contest at Fairyhouse, achieving a peak official rating of 90; regressive this term, resulting in a slump to a mark of 79; stable is in flying form; hard to know if he can recapture his best form.

13/2

Form: 880464 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner up to 1m4f; his best run this year came over the latter trip at Galway last time but he might find this trip on the sharp side.
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4th

15

(14)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Pillar Of Hope

9st 6lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

5-26 on turf; just 2lb higher than when winning at Leopardstown in October (1m2f, heavy); beaten 3.75l into fifth in this race last season off this mark but hard to fancy on this season's efforts and others look better treated.

16/1

6th

10

(8)

20th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 179y

19:10 Ballinrobe

Pillar Of Hope

9st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Six-time winner, five of those coming on turf; ground-versatile and showed signs of returning to form when coming from the back for a 6.75l fourth of 15 at Leopardstown on latest; eased 2lb but has not run well on both previous visits to this venue.

10/1

Form: 37-077

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over 6f at Navan last year; the best of three runs this year came over 1m at the Curragh last time when weakened late on; this is slightly shorter on an easier track so can run well but draw is a negative.
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7th

1

(6)

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Bundle Of Interest

10st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: W McCreery

6f winner last year; never involved on seasonal return at Naas in May; met trouble in running at Gowran nine days ago, when Neo Smart finished three places ahead of her; contender now.

8/1

7th

6

(6)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Gowran Park

Bundle Of Interest

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Scored off 2lb lower at Navan (6f, good) in July last year and went close over 7f (heavy) here in October behind Ribee; never involved on seasonal return at Naas in May (6f, good) and off since; capable off this mark so check the market.

20/1

Form: 323 BF

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: -99033

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
A 2yo debut winner last year is yet to add to that success but posted solid efforts the last twice, at Navan (1m2f) and Galway over an extended mile; prominent racer should be suited by this track and the visor worn last time is retained; a player.
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3rd

4

(4)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 73y

17:00 Galway

Felix Somary

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: John S O’Donoghue

Debut 6f maiden win at Sligo last August sole success from seven starts, although recent Navan third (1m2f) under a positive ride was more encouraging; visor now replaces cheekpieces and drops in trip; could go well if handling softer ground.

10/1

3rd

10

(5)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:40 Navan

Felix Somary

8st 10lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: John S O’Donoghue

Debut 6f maiden win at Sligo last August remains this 3yo's sole success; soundly beaten all three starts this season at 6.5f-1m on varying ground; hopes pinned on this longer trip sparking something (dam won at 1m2f-1m6f).

16/1

Form: 694093

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Didn't progress when trained in UK last year; the best of his three runs for this yard came in a Gowran claimer last time; this is tougher so needs more; the hood worn then is left off.
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3rd

17

(13)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:22 Gowran Park

Slight Of Foot

9st 9lb

T: R P Cody

First reserve; 0-7 and poor in two outings for this yard.

9th

4

(12)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Slight Of Foot

9st 10lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: R P Cody

Best run in Britain a 1l second in a 7f Kempton novice last autumn; form ordinary otherwise and soundly beaten in a Galway handicap off 73 on debut for this yard last week.

16/1

Form: 906210

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has won four times on turf up to 6.5f; was disappointing at Naas last time over 7f and others make more appeal over this trip.
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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

Form: 507-06

Last run: 76 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Promise on 2yo debut last year but hasn't really built on that; raced a bit keenly before weakening over this trip at Limerick last time but still a decent effort; could have more to offer so considered, especially if strong in the market.
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6th

15

(13)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Limerick

Goofy Gander

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Never counted after slow start on handicap debut at the Curragh in April (6f); half-sister to 1m4f Group 3 winner Trustyourinstinct so can be expected to improve as she goes up in trip; market has to be watched.

8/1

15th

14

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Goofy Gander

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Failed to improve from her Galway debut when contesting a 7f maiden at this venue; made late gains once the bird had flown in C&D maiden in October; may prove a different proposition now on handicap debut with good 5lb claimer negating being 5lb wrong.

25/1

Form: 6-0131 CD

Last run: 54 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark over C&D in April and added another win here when scooting clear last month; was raised 13lb for that but is so effective at this venue that he has to be given plenty of respect again for his local yard.
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1st

3

(1)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:40 Bellewstown

Dream Legend

9st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: E D Delany

Down the field in turf/AW contests last year; long-priced C&D winner (soft) in April on first attempt at the trip before solid third at Gowran (7f, soft) from 9lb higher; would probably want rain but holds every chance.

5/2

3rd

3

(8)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

18:48 Gowran Park

Dream Legend

9st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: E D Delany

Down the field in turf/AW maidens last year; best handicap effort in November when not beaten far in sixth at Dundalk (6f); long-priced Bellewstown winner recently on first attempt at 1m, took the lead at today's distance; not guaranteed to uphold form with Imnotleavinyou.

7/1

Form: -79378

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Showed promise on debut last year; hasn't had the best of runs in last two handicaps at Fairyhouse (6f) and Galway (7f); the step up in trip might suit and can't be dismissed even from a difficult draw.
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8th

10

(1)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Girl Bear

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: Jack Foley

Good run on her handicap debut at Roscommon and go no run when mid-division over 6f at Fairyhouse since; plum draw for a filly likely to go forward and certainly respected.

12/1

7th

8

(2)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Girl Bear

8st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: Jack Foley

Close third on debut at Galway last August (7.5f, soft); promising effort on handicap debut under a positive ride at Roscommon in May (7.5f, good); eased 1lb and this shorter trip could suit; in the mix.

13/2

Form: 125641 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
First reserve; won for the fourth time on turf when scoring over this trip at the Curragh last time; raised 3lb for that and has run well here before so considered.
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1st

6

(12)

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Comfort Line

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

A winner of seven races on AW and three on turf; last turf success was in 2022, but this season's overall form provided a fair amount of encouragement; a three-time runner-up at this venue, including in June; had plenty of horses behind him at Leopardstown ten days ago.

6/1

4th

11

(16)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Comfort Line

9st 6lb

J: Cillian Rowan

T: Adrian McGuinness

A winner of ten races on AW and turf at 7f-1m; hasn't won on grass since August 2022 but did go close over 1m here in April off 4lb lower; has never won over this far a trip.

10/1

Form: 138520 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; four-time turf winner has run well in defeat at this track, including when runner-up over C&D last month; poor at Galway last time and has to rebound.
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12th

13

(18)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Gloriously Glam

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Four-time winner claimed out of Ado McGuinness' yard for E10,000 after finishing a 0.5l second behind in form Minaun View in Bellewstown claimer; 8lb below last handicap win but difficult draw on first start for new stable.

14/1

2nd

3

(9)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:00 Bellewstown

Gloriously Glam

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Adrian McGuinness

Below best in handicaps on last two starts; solid form in claiming company (form figures of 3113); handles most ground and went close over C&D on her only previous visit in October; big player.

5/1

Form: 084121 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; has shown improved form for this yard lately, winning at Gowran (1m1.5f) and Dundalk (1m); is 12lb higher so will have to take another step forward.
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1st

7

(12)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Reponse Finale

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Recovered from a sluggish start to shed the maiden tag at Gowran (9.5f, gd-fm) three days ago, her first start for this yard; carries a 7lb penalty, drops in trip and her previous runs here have been moderate; slow-starting, fast-finishing second over 1m at Cork on Friday.

5/2

2nd

19

(9)

14th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Cork

Reponse Finale

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

First reserve; moderate form in 20 starts for Kevin Smith; much improved on stable debut when ready winner over 9.5f at Gowran Park on Wednesday; 7lb penalty.

Betting Forcast

9/1 Glyndwr, 16/1 Exquisite Acclaim, 13/2 Goal Exceeded, 13/2 Zaraahmando, 10/1 Anvika, 10/1 Morehampton, 20/1 Pillar Of Hope, 9/1 Bundle Of Interest, 6/1 Elusive Path, 8/1 Felix Somary, 16/1 Slight Of Foot, 20/1 Rappell, 16/1 Goofy Gander, 4/1 Dream Legend, 16/1 Girl Bear, Comfort Line, Gloriously Glam, Reponse Finale

Verdict

Plenty with chances. FELIX SOMARY faded over 1m2f at Navan and the extended mile at Galway the last twice but this easier mile could suit this prominent racer so he is selected. Dream Legend, Morehampton, Elusive Path and Goal Exceeded can be big players. [Tyrone Molloy]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Felix Somary

The Irish Sun:

Bundle Of Interest

TOPSPEED:

Zaraahmando

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Anvika

POSTDATA:

Goal Exceeded