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16.15

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Tote Irish Cambridgeshire (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51217.39
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 18 runners
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Tote Irish Cambridgeshire (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

OUR TIP

Form: 192125 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Course legend has won 10 of his 12 races at this track and amassed 575,000GBP in prizemoney; has won twice at Listed level this season and second in a Group 2; however, wasn't himself when eased and well beaten last time; has run well in defeat in this race for the last two years but the trip stretches him and is vulnerable again.
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5th

1

(2)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Course specialist made it ten wins here with a Listed race success over this trip in June; also won the Gladness Stakes over 7f here in March; second to subsequent Group 1 winner Comanche Brave in the Greenlands in May, with James Delight in third; holding his form admirably on the evidence of Group 2 second over 7f here three weeks ago.

7/2

Form: -13443 D BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over this trip has run with credit in pattern company several times, notably when third in a 10.5f Longchamp Group 3 in April; decent efforts back to this trip in the Colm Quinn Mile at Galway and Ruby Stakes at Killarney; visor replaces cheekpieces; can run well.
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3rd

9

(10)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:20 Killarney

Hardy Warrior

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Smart form as a 2yo, bolted up in Leopardstown maiden (1m, yielding/soft) before 5l second to Benvenuto Cellini in Group 2; opened season with easy conditions race win at Naas (1m, soft) and decent efforts in defeat since; fourth at Galway 24 days ago a solid effort in first-time cheekpieces but needs to reverse form with Jagged Edge off same terms; tongue-tie goes on.

9/2

4th

6

(16)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Hardy Warrior

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ran against smart Ballydoyle colts as a juvenile; won a three-runner 1m conditions event at Naas in March; did not quite see out the extended 1m2f when third in the Prix Noailles at Longchamp; failed to run to expectations in a valuable Gowran contest; could make a high-class handicapper, but no horse of his age has won this since 2004; cheekpieces added.

8/1

Form: -15275 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Rapid improver last year, winning three times in testing ground; carried that forward to this term when taking the Lincoln handicap over C&D in March; some decent runs in defeat since but this ground might not be soft enough.
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5th

3

(4)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Ribee

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement when beating 24 rivals in the Irish Lincoln on return; early-season form also included second in a 1m2f premier handicap at the Curragh; unplaced twice in Listed races this term; handicap form gives him a leading chance; drawn low.

7/1

7th

7

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Ribee

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Michael Mulvany

Enjoyed a terrific spell last October, notching three wins and two places during a hectic spell; maintained his rate of improvement when beating 24 rivals in the Irish Lincoln on return; not as effective over an extended 1m2f in a Listed race at Naas; back to form quickly to take second in a 1m2f premier handicap at the Curragh; this is probably closer to his optimum trip.

14/1

Form: -98062 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last won when taking a valuable 7f Leopardstown handicap last September off 103; some decent runs in defeat since including in a Gowran conditions race last time; down to a workable mark so considered.
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2nd

2

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

19:55 Gowran Park

Rahmi

9st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

The highest rated on official figures but has yet to produce a competitive effort this year and he needs a revival, even on these favourable terms; has been starting slowly.

4/1

6th

1

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Rahmi

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Four-time winner, including two premier handicaps; below best on first two runs in Listed company this term and failed to beat a rival back in handicap company latest; is now 1lb below his last win but a revival is needed for last year's winning stable.

10/1

Form: 6-6124 CD BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won a Gowran maiden for Dermot Weld last year; progressive for new yard this term, winning a valuable C&D handicap on Derby weekend off 82; fine efforts in defeat twice since at Galway five days apart in the Colm Quinn Mile and Ahonoora Handicap; a player again.
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4th

14

(7)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Pierre Royal

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Unexposed and progressive; won well at the Curragh on Derby weekend and fine second to Orandi when favourite here on Tuesday; had a decent run through then, and no real excuses; first time to drop back to 7f, and it's not sure to suit him as well as a mile.

4/1

2nd

10

(7)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Pierre Royal

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won a Gowran maiden (1m, good) for Dermot Weld last May; met trouble in running on stable/seasonal debut in a Limerick race won by Monvoe; improved from that when beating Booyea in a 1m premier handicap at the Curragh a month ago; up 9lb, might struggle to confirm form with Booyea (up 5lb).

8/1

Form: 367805 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Seven wins includes in Listed and Group 3 company; has beden regressive this year but some decent efforts in defeat including in the Ahonoora Handicap at Galway last time; down 3lb but needs more.
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5th

8

(9)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Lord Massusus

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Yard stalwart weakened right out of it behind Orandi here on Tuesday and hard to fancy; tongue-tie tried.

33/1

15th

7

(1)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Lord Massusus

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Joseph G Murphy

Seven-time winner, including Listed and Group 3 races; not a bad effort (seventh behind Pierre Royal at the Curragh) on first handicap start since 2023; towards the back at Leopardstown last time; cheekpieces tried.

20/1

Form: 5-211 CD

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark on third start in a C&D maiden before scoring on handicap debut at Leopoardstown, also over 1m; raised 5lb for that and is up in class today but has only had four runs so still on the upgrade; a player.
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1st

2

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:35 Leopardstown

Loughrea

9st 12lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Front-running second over this trip at Gowran leaves him with a little bit to find with How'sthebai on a line through the winner; went one better at the Curragh, and third's subsequent run suggests this opening mark is about right; scratched at Killarney on Monday due to ground described as good.

7/1

Form: 10-009 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

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Form: 471702 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
A seven-time AW winner, he scored his first turf win at Cork in April over 10.5f; didn't get the clearest run so it was a cracking effort over C&D last time behind Kalir; up 2lb and is one to consider.
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2nd

2

(4)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Final Voyage

9st 13lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Ended a long losing sequence with a 10.5f Cork win in April under this rider (good to yielding) off 3lb lower; didn't appreciate drop back to 7f back at Cork the following month (short head behind Dark Viper); never better than midfield over this trip at Naas when last seen; others preferred.

25/1

11th

4

(7)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Final Voyage

9st 11lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: J P Murtagh

Ended a long losing sequence with a 10.5f Cork win last month under this rider (good to yielding) off 5lb lower; didn't appear to appreciate drop to 7f back at Cork last time when staying on for seventh (short head behind Dark Viper); others more likely.

10/1

Form: 0-5028 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
The last of his four wins came in a C&D premier handicap in June 2024; some cracking runs in defeat since, including a close sixth in this race last year and runner-up over C&D in June; not as good behind Kalir last time.
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8th

1

(9)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Booyea

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Thomas Gibney

Last win came in a valuable C&D handicap in June 2024 off 88; best run for almost a year came in the same event here last time in first-time blinkers (retained), with 3l back to Playin Cool; 5lb rise for that is perhaps a tad harsh but winner ran well twice at Galway; firmly in the mix.

5/1

Form: 221-1 D

Last run: 126 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won a Cork maiden on soft over 1m last September for Gavin Cromwell; won a Limerick handicap over the same trip on return/stable debut in April; up 3lb and in grade but goes well fresh and can't be ruled out.
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1st

7

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Hellorhighwater

9st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Placed over C&D (good) on debut for Gavin Cromwell; won a 1m Cork maiden (soft) on third and final start for that stable last September; opening mark looks fair; market best guide on stable/handicap debut after a break.

6/1

1st

8

(16)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:40 Cork

Hellorhighwater

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Nearly came out on top when beaten roughly 1l in a Limerick maiden on debut and nearly reeled in a well-backed favourite at Killarney since; sets the standard on form and ought to go well with more progress likely.

3/1

Form: -32821 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won an AW maiden over this trip last November; some fine efforts in defeat since up to 1m2f before notching another success in a Killarney conditioins race last time; a 7lb penalty for that brings him up to 94 so is carrying 2lb more than his revised mark; needs more.
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1st

4

(7)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

17:47 Killarney

Manton Bay

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Won an AW maiden over this trip last winter; good form on first two starts this term on turf, over 1m at Naas and 1m2f at Navan; not as good at the Curragh next time; beaten favourite for a second time when second over 1m at Leopardstown; has achieved a fair standard all the same.

4/1

2nd

5

(9)

23rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:18 Leopardstown

Manton Bay

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Won an AW maiden over this trip last winter; cracking efforts first two starts this term on turf, over 1m at Naas and 1m2f at Navan; not as good at the Curragh last time off this mark.

8/1

13 (12)
Kalir

Form: -34411 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Showed improved form for being gelded and got off the mark in a Killarney maiden over this trip; doubled up in a C&D handicap when making all (allowed a soft enough lead) last time; might not get such an unhassled trip today but still noted; raised 6lb.
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1st

8

(3)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Kalir

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Off the mark at the sixth attempt in maiden company at Killarney last time (1m, good), his second run since being gelded; raced keenly that day but kept on well to win; not ruled out on his handicap debut.

7/1

1st

4

(10)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

18:30 Killarney

Kalir

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Best effort in five maidens came when fourth at Naas over this trip last time, first start since being gelded; has less than 1l to make up on Transcript from that run so there shouldn't be much between them today.

3/1

Form: -80230

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won a Leopardstown maiden over 1m1f on heavy ground last autumn; just denied over 7f back there in June and a solid run over C&D next time; showed signs of delayed recovery when below form last time; a squeak if back in form.
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11th

6

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:03 Leopardstown

Playin Cool

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Sole success came in a C&D maiden on heavy last October; beaten a nose off 4lb lower over 7f here (soft) early last month; shifted right under pressure but kept on well for a 4.25l third of 13 in premier handicap at the Curragh last time (1m, good); this longer trip fine and should go well again.

13/2

Form: 7-0500 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Is just 2-25 but ran a cracker in this race last year, just getting chinned after forcing the pace; hasn't repeated that level in four runs this year but is off a dangerous mark if getting back to best; 1lb out of the handicap.
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14th

15

(10)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Genuine Article

8st 13lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Gerard Keane

Won over 1m here last year, in lower grade; well beaten behind Orandi and co here on Tuesday and hard to fancy.

18/1

12th

13

(20)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Genuine Article

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Gerard Keane

Only two wins from 22 Flat starts; however, he won a C&D handicap 12 months ago, and has been placed nine times; below best on seasonal debut at the Curragh in April; more like it when fifth at the same venue in May; drawn high.

12/1

Form: 006974 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Seven wins between turf and AW; won premier handicaps at Leopardstown and over C&D in 2025; went off the boil in Bahrain over the winter but best run since came at Dundalk last time; needs more from 1lb out of the handicap.
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4th

8

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Slieve Binnian

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Rock solid record of 4-6 on AW including two wins over C&D; is 2lb lower than when last winning here in 2024 and wasn't disgraced when beaten 4.25l in a premier handicap at Leopardstown last month; interesting back at this venue.

16/1

7th

5

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:03 Leopardstown

Slieve Binnian

9st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: David Marnane

Three-time winner including this race last season off 3lb higher; below best in two runs this term, including in race he won last year at the Curragh on his latest start; capable off this mark but needs to rediscover best.

16/1

Form: 31-000 C

Last run: 76 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Two of his three wins have come over 7f at this track, both times with a cut in the ground; was also a close third in this race last year; below his best in three starts this term and needs to do much better from 2lb out of the handicap.
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14th

10

(14)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Engines On

8st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: John Andrew Kinsella

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

Form: 157112 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has been having a fine season, winning three handicaps over this trip; just failed to get up at Galway last time and has been raised 2lb for that; is still 3lb out of the handicap but claimer helps negate that; can run well.
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2nd

6

(4)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

19:50 Galway

Johnny Soda

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Enjoying a fine season with 1m wins in handicap at Cork, rated race at Leopardstown (Krasimir third) and most recently in Killarney handicap 16 days ago, defying top-weight narrowly; 5lb rise for latest but should remain competitive.

13/2

1st

2

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:30 Killarney

Johnny Soda

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Enjoying a good season with wins in handicap at Cork (1m, soft) in May and a rated race at Leopardstown (1m, good) last month; beat Glitter And Glory by half a length the last day and 5lb worse off here, so may not uphold that form.

4/1

Betting Forcast

14/1 Big Gossey, 12/1 Hardy Warrior, 14/1 Ribee, 14/1 Rahmi, 8/1 Pierre Royal, 25/1 Lord Massusus, 8/1 Loughrea, 28/1 Dos Mukasan, 10/1 Final Voyage, 14/1 Booyea, 17/2 Hellorhighwater, 17/2 Manton Bay, 5/1 Kalir, 16/1 Playin Cool, 25/1 Genuine Article, 14/1 Slieve Binnian, 25/1 Engines On, 12/1 Johnny Soda

Verdict

Loads with valid claims. A chance is taken on FINAL VOYAGE, who finished fast after not getting a clear run behind the re-opposing Kalir over C&D last time. The selection’s stablemate Rahmi is also interesting. Hardy Warrior, Pierre Royal, Loughrea, Manton Bay and Hellorhighwater are dangers. Course legend Big Gossey can run well but this trip stretches him. [Tyrone Molloy]

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Loughrea

The Irish Sun:

Hellorhighwater

POSTDATA:

Hardy Warrior

TOPSPEED:

Lord Massusus

SPOTLIGHT:

Final Voyage