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  • 1m 4f 0y
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Runners: 21 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 661105 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Seven-time turf winner won twice in July and ran a decent race on latest off this mark when a 3.75l fifth of 16 at Galway; has won off higher ratings in the past so not dismissed with in-form claimer taking off 5lb.
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5th

18

(6)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Arch Enemy

9st 4lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Patrick Magee

Seven-time turf winner on a hat-trick after back to back wins at Navan (1m2f, good) and Killarney (11.5f, good); has gone up 11lb for those wins but she has won off higher marks in the past; however, was unplaced in the 5.40 here on Thursday.

5/1

12th

1

(7)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Arch Enemy

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Patrick Magee

Ground-versatile sort has hit form lately, winning over 1m2f at Navan and carrying a 7lb penalty at Killarney over just short of this trip; up another 4lb but has run well in defeat at this track and looks a player.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 584105 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won at Tramore last month off 10lb lower; not in the same form since and was well held in a Roscommon claimer 12 days ago; may be in handicapper's grip for now.
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5th

9

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Forlio

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Paul W Flynn

Three-time Flat winner, went up 11lb for a convincing success in a 1m4f handicap at Tramore last month; subsequent runs in a Flat handicap at Galway and a maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan raise significant doubts; well enough treated by the race conditions if recapturing form.

6/1

11th

1

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Forlio

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Paul W Flynn

Three-time Flat winner, going up 11lb for a convincing success in a 1m4f handicap at Tramore last month; may have gone as far as he can on the Flat off his new mark and a good time to go back hurdling; claims on his third in a Punchestown maiden hurdle in June; one of two runners for the stable.

6/1

Form: 70-324

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Handicap debutante's best run came in a Sligo claimer (10.5f, yielding) on penultimate; reportedly didn't handle the track in a 1m4f maiden at Tramore on latest; can't be discounted.
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4th

5

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Tramore

Glittering Gem

9st 13lb

J: Sam Coen

T: D K Weld

Frankel filly from a fine Moyglare family; just beaten by a fellow 70-rated rival in an optional claimer at Sligo last week; on pedigree, this longer trip shouldn't be a problem; looking at her action the last day, probably doesn't want it too quick.

4/1

Form: 521-60

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Poor in two Flat runs on return from a break but bounced back with a maiden hurdle win at Tramore on latest; that will have boosted confidence but this trip may be on the sharp side back on the level.
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1st

1

16th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 140y

13:45 Tramore

Louiescall

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: David Harry Kelly

Fair sort on the Flat, winning 1m7f Leopardstown handicap last summer, albeit latest two efforts have been well below his best; 0-6 hurdling, narrowly beaten in C&D maiden at this meeting last year his best effort; chance if returning to that sort of form.

7/1

11th

16

(21)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Louiescall

9st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: David Harry Kelly

Won over just shy of this trip at Leopardstown last summer off 69; mainly campaigned over hurdles since; Killarney comeback run was over an inadequate trip so more expected here although cruel draw.

16/1

Form: 220070

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Started the season with a couple of solid efforts but recent form has been below par; beaten 9.5l at Galway on latest and remains 9lb above last win.
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10th

4

(20)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Galway

Justenzia

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Third runner for yard; runner-up at Gowran (9.5f) and Ballinrobe (1m5f) early in the season but her last three runs have been well below that level so needs a return to best.

25/1

Form: 7070-4

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
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No Results Found

Form: 100U0-

Last run: 313 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Likes soft ground, so the recent rain is no issue and is fit from hurdling but has to prove she stays this far (sole success came over 1m); others preferred.
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7th

9

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:57 Ballinrobe

Victoria Kesia

11st 2lb

J: G B Noonan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Flat winner ran her best race over hurdles when a distant third of 14 on handicap hurdle debut at Downpatrick (2m2f, good); has produced two much less encouraging displays since then.

16/1

8th

5

23rd Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 150y

19:30 Wexford

Victoria Kesia

11st 7lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Flat winner ran her best race over hurdles when a distant third of 14 on handicap hurdle debut at Downpatrick (2m2f, good) last month; below that level at Roscommon (2m, good) last time when 21l behind Del Boys Diva.

14/1

Form: 000090

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Is well handicapped on old form and likes soft ground but losing run stretches back to 2023 and hasn't fired this season; needs a revival.
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10th

1

(4)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Dutch Gold

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

Two wins in 2023; regressive form this year; mid-field last time at Fairyhouse when ridden by Colin Keane who deserts him to ride stablemate Sonic Invader; blinkered first time.

20/1

9th

11

(2)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Dutch Gold

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

A long time since his last win, under Keane at the Curragh in 2023 off 13lb higher (1m2f, soft to heavy); not far away again under Keane last summer at Cork (1m4f, good); form since then has been poor, but interesting that Keane is aboard again now.

22/1

Form: 9554-6

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won in Britain for former yard but has struggled in three starts for this stable, two runs over timber and when last of six back on the Flat at Tramore last time; others more convincing.
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6th

7

(3)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Questionable

9st 6lb

J: Hugo Tavares Oliveira

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Won at Sandown (1m2f, gd-fm) when trained by Daniel and Claire Kubler in 2024; heavy defeats in first two runs over hurdles for this stable; never raced over this far on the level and likely best watched on return to the Flat after short break.

12/1

11th

9

5th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 0y

14:25 Cork

Questionable

11st 7lb

J: Shane Fitzgerald

T: Eamonn O’Connell

Flat winner (peak rating 74) was 100-1 and tailed off on hurdles debut at Wexford 19 days ago; hard to fancy on the back of that effort.

40/1

Form: 7870/

Last run: 682 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Showed a glimmer in a couple of maidens but made no impression on handicap debut at the Curragh when last seen in October 2024; best watched on return in first-time hood.
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14th

16

(4)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Valjean

9st 4lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Charles Weld

prominent

66/1

7th

7

(4)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Valjean

9st 8lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Charles Weld

Got upset in the stalls first time out at the Curragh and made little impression when upped to 1m4f there when last seen; readily passed over.

20/1

Form: -80692

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Placed on heavy in a maiden at Gowran last October (9.5f); has struggled in three handicap starts and latest second in a Dundalk maiden was by 6.5l; eased another 1lb and this longer trip may suit but needs more back in handicap company.
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2nd

4

(4)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Rocket Robyn

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Standout effort a head second at Gowran on third start last October (9.5f, heavy); has failed to build on that and soundly beaten in handicaps on last three starts; rated 65 and a fair bit to find on AW debut.

11/2

9th

12

(3)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Rocket Robyn

9st 0lb

J: Ms A M Connolly

T: Martin Hassett

Maiden whose best run last season was on heavy ground; unplaced in two handicaps this term and held by Great Mover based on a clash at Leopardstown.

16/1

Form: 3-90U0

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Bumper and hurdles winner is 0-5 on the Flat and yet to trouble the judge; slipped up and unseated at Gowran; lost action when beaten 25l at Ballinrobe when last seen in June; risky for now.
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12th

11

(8)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Ballinrobe

Eternal Echo

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: David O’Sullivan

Bumper/maiden hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott; ran over shorter trips in maidens; slipped up at Gowran on handicap debut; premature to write off.

14/1

9

(11)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 5f 170y

19:50 Gowran Park

Eternal Echo

9st 10lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: David O’Sullivan

Bumper/maiden hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott; has been running over shorter trips in maidens and could be a dark horse on handicap debut; not disgraced at this venue on the first of his two Flat starts for this stable.

10/1

Form: 556300

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Maiden ran alright when a 4l third at Ballinrobe in June (1m5f, yielding) off 3lb higher but well below that level twice since at Tramore and Leopardstown; may do better back on softer ground and yard in form now so not written off.
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11th

5

(15)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Guys Girl

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Maiden is 0-7 on turf; not a bad run when 4l third at Ballinrobe (1m5f, yielding) on penultimate, but failed to back it up at Tramore last time; drops markedly in trip now; risky.

14/1

11th

6

(2)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:30 Tramore

Guys Girl

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Maiden is 0-6 on turf but has shown enough to suggest she can win a race; only beaten 4l when third at Ballinrobe latest (1m5f, yielding); eased 1lb and place claims again at the very least.

4/1

Form: 21-855 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Finished 2025 in fine form, signing off with a win at Roscommon (1m4f, soft); yet to hit top gear this season, though her latest run at Galway was better than the bare result (hampered); remains 9lb above her last win, however.
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5th

14

(8)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:10 Galway

Nancee Spain

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Took a big rise in the ratings for a 15l Roscommon win last season; unplaced in two early-season outings; blinkered first time; still a bit high in handicap.

12/1

Form: -02005

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
1m heavy ground winner last year; a couple of decent efforts this season, including when a never nearer fifth of 22 at Leopardstown on latest (1m1f, good); rain no issue but has never raced over this far so stamina to prove but dam won over 1m4f so not dismissed.
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5th

10

(12)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Ohmali

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Best run this term came over 1m here in May, staying on from the back for a 3l second; 1lb lower now but has to bounce back from two below-par efforts at Limerick and Naas.

14/1

10th

7

(16)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 194y

19:10 Naas

Ohmali

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Won over 1m at Gowran last year on heavy ground but handles better too; stays this trip but has been hit and miss this year so needs his best.

16/1

Form: 47-061 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Gained a second Flat win of her career at Tramore 15 days ago (1m4f, gd-yld); up 7lb but has won off 1lb higher before so this mark not beyond her but probably wouldn't want to see too much rain.
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1st

5

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:25 Tramore

Preparations

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Winner over this trip at three; won a hurdle and some good placed efforts on the Flat last year; comes here a fresh horse and ran respectably at Ballinrobe last month where met some interference.

7/1

Form: 020705 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Veteran a winner of eight races; step in the right direction at Roscommon latest, is ground versatile and is on last winning mark but hasn't fired in three previous visits to this venue.
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5th

12

(9)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Out On Friday

9st 6lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

Likeable front running veteran goes well here; last won over C&D in May 2025 off this mark and was beaten a neck in this race last year, again off this mark; showed he retained ability when second at Fairyhouse in May; trip was too far on latest, could make a bold bid.

16/1

10th

20

(17)

31st Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 14y

20:10 Galway

Out On Friday

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

Veteran won over 1m4f at Roscommon last year and was second at Fairyhouse in May; two Galway wins among his career tally of eight, so not a forlorn hope despite advancing years; second reserve.

Form: 0-0345

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Stayed on nicely for third on handicap debut here in May (10.5f, heavy), shaping like this trip would suit; beaten 1l when stepped up to 1m4f at Gowran and not a bad effort on return from a break at Leopardstown latest; rain a big plus and interesting.
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5th

12

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Lauderdale King

8st 9lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Good opening efforts in handicaps, staying on late over 1m2f at Cork and raced handier over slightly shorter at Gowran, weakening late on when only beaten 1l into fourth; upped in trip now and contender if he stays.

8/1

Form: 6478-

Last run: 372 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

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Form: 515-73

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; 1m6f soft ground winner at Navan last year off 6lb lower; held off revised mark since and handicapper very slow to relent.
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3rd

5

(5)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:50 Killarney

Charlie Brown

9st 4lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: T J O’Mara

Sole success came over this trip on soft ground at Navan in October; solid efforts either side of hurdles run; ground may be too quick.

12/1

7th

1

(7)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 56y

20:30 Sligo

Charlie Brown

10st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: T J O’Mara

Winner over 1m6f at Navan in October and ran well at Galway next time; six month layoff since hurdles outing early this year; goes well on soft.

12/1

Form: 108561 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; regained the winning thread in fine style at Navan (1m6f, good) earlier this week; carries a 7lb penalty and this is tougher so will need a career best to follow up.
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1st

3

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

17:24 Navan

Miss Australie

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Sole success came off 2lb lower at Roscommon (1m4f, yld-sft) in May; well held since and would probably prefer some cut in the ground.

14/1

6th

1

(11)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:25 Tramore

Miss Australie

10st 4lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Adrian McGuinness

Off the mark over this trip at Roscommon in May and came home well in 10.5f claimer at Sligo last week; 1lb drop gets her back into this grade.

6/1

Betting Forcast

15/2 Arch Enemy, 12/1 Forlio, 10/1 Glittering Gem, 16/1 Louiescall, 25/1 Justenzia, 9/1 Morse, 28/1 Victoria Kesia, 25/1 Dutch Gold, 33/1 Questionable, 22/1 Valjean, 14/1 Rocket Robyn, 28/1 Eternal Echo, 12/1 Guys Girl, 11/1 Nancee Spain, 15/2 Ohmali, 9/2 Preparations, 10/1 Out On Friday, 11/2 Lauderdale King, Beauvallon, Charlie Brown, Miss Australie

Verdict

The most interesting one here off bottom weight is LAUDERDALE KING who stayed on well over 10.5f here earlier this season and the recent rain is in his favour. Arch Enemy, Guy’s Girl and Morse are considered and the selection’s stablemate Preparations could go well if the rain misses. The first reserve Beauvallon could be a danger to all if getting in. [Dave Stephens]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Lauderdale King

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Rocket Robyn

POSTDATA:

Preparations

The Irish Sun:

Lauderdale King