Down Royal

17:10

Runners: 11 Distance: 5f Stakes Going: GD(GD/FM PL)

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: MONTE VISTA has landed the plum draw in stall 1 and she may be the answer in first-time cheekpieces for her in form yard

Jack The Bachelor

Jockey: C D Hayes Trainer: Stephen Thorne Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 72

9/4

Comment: Was 3l behind Howd'yadoit when seventh on debut over C&D; bettered that when chasing home a Ballydoyle hotpot at Tipperary earlier this month (Namiid 1.75l behind in third); big chance if backing that effort up but drawn widest.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Tipperary / Unknown / F		-	2 / 12	10/1	-
20/06/25	Down Royal / Unknown / F		-	7 / 11	6/1	-

Howdyadoit

Jockey: G F Carroll Trainer: G M Lyons Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 232 OR: 78

5/2

Comment: Rated 78 after three maiden runs; placed in all three, including a 1l third behind stablemate Sir Alfie over C&D (Jack The Bachelor behind); reversed that form upped to 6f at Naas on latest; leading claims dropped back in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Naas / Unknown / F	-	2 / 8	13/2	-
20/06/25	Down Royal / Unknown / F	-	3 / 11	11/4	-
27/05/25	Tipperary / Unknown / F	-	2 / 6	12/1	-

Namiid

Jockey: B M Coen Trainer: J P Murtagh Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 863 OR: 83

4/1

Comment: Best effort yet on third outing in a Tipperary maiden when third but held by Jack The Bachelor on that form; however, he still has a solid place chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Tipperary / Unknown / F	-	3 / 12	16/1	-
07/06/25	Navan / Unknown / F	-	6 / 12	200/1	-
17/05/25	Navan / Unknown / F	-	8 / 10	80/1	-

Eat Pray Run

Jockey: D McMonagle Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'Brien Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 0

6/1

Comment: Attracted market support when sent off the 5-2 favourite on debut at Naas but never looked like delivering the goods; now tries a tongue-tie and the choice of McMonagle; it will be interesting to see if her backers return.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Naas / Unknown / F		-	10 / 15	5/2	-

Monte Vista

Jockey: P A Harnett Trainer: Donnacha Aidan O'Brien Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 64

13/2

Comment: Promise on debut at Cork and again when a 3l fourth of 15 in a Naas maiden earlier this month; well-drawn here and the new cheekpieces could eke out a bit more; big chance if they do.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Naas / Unknown / F		-	4 / 15	3/1	-
20/05/25	Cork / Unknown / F		-	6 / 13	7/1	-

Disco Version

Jockey: N M Crosse Trainer: Richard John O'Brien Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 0

25/1

Comment: Sent off at 80-1 on debut at Navan (6f, good), racing a shade keenly and never involved; may need a bit more time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Navan / Unknown / F		-	12 / 14	80/1	-

Green Universe

Jockey: D P McDonogh Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'Brien Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 00

28/1

Comment: Wasn't far behind subsequent Albany Stakes fifth Fairy Oak in a 6f barrier trial at Naas; 14-1 and always behind on debut here over 7f in June; may need more time and overlooked by McMonagle; also last of 14 4.45 Leopardstown Thursday (6.5f).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/07/25	Leopardstown / Unknown / F		-	14 / 14	66/1	-
20/06/25	Down Royal / Unknown / F		-	10 / 14	14/1	-

Baahyeh

Jockey: J J G Ryan Trainer: Jack W Davison Age/Wt: 2/9-2

33/1

Comment: Ardad filly is a fourth foal; closely related to Listed-placed 5f 2yo winner Bombay Bazaar (RPR 99); dam lightly raced 1m AW winner (73), half-sister to Norwegian 6f winner Imperial Dawn, out of 6f Listed winner; debutante from respected source; check market.

Prairie Echoes

Jockey: S Foley Trainer: Kieran P Cotter Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 07

33/1

Comment: Speedily bred and after an underwhelming debut, she showed much more on her second start when leading for a long way at Naas before tiring late; this less testing track could suit; may outrun her likely odds.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Naas / Unknown / F		-	7 / 15	80/1	-
13/06/25	Cork / Unknown / F		-	10 / 10	50/1	-

Cocotinha

Jockey: L F Roche Trainer: Adrian Murray Age/Wt: 2/9-2

40/1

Comment: Mehmas filly was a 15,000euros yearling; closely related to winners Upgraded (9.5f/2m Flat, RPR 88) and Darkened (7f-10.6f Flat inc AW, 77; 2m hurdle), half-sister to three winners inc Dark Vega (7f 2yo; 91); dam unraced; bred for further than this; watch on debut.

Arakiel

Jockey: J Kearney Trainer: Andrew McNamara Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 60

66/1

Comment: Beat just one rival home on debut and similar outcome five days ago at Navan; hard to fancy dropped back to 5f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Navan / Unknown / F		-	13 / 14	80/1	-
10/05/25	Naas / Unknown / F		-	6 / 7	100/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Down Royal

17:42

Runners: 15 Distance: 5f HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/FM PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Value may be had in LAKOTA LADY, who ran really well on the disadvantaged far side at Naas last time and who should relish 5f

Hero Of The Hour

Jockey: J J G Ryan Trainer: T G McCourt Age/Wt: 8/10-0 F: 50002 OR: 54

4/1

Comment: Six wins include dead-heat in this race last year off 52; back to form when well-backed favourite at Bellewstown recently, denied room at a crucial stage and allowing winner first run when staying-on second to My Girl Sioux (won again since); big player.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Bellewstown / Handicap / F	-	2 / 10	5/2	51
29/05/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / F	-	17 / 18	9/1	55
10/05/25	Naas / Handicap / F	-	16 / 20	33/1	62
26/04/25	Navan / Handicap / F	-	20 / 20	25/1	63
05/04/25	Bellewstown / Handicap / F	-	5 / 11	7/1	64
21/03/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	5 / 8	28/1	67

An Laochmor

Jockey: D McMonagle Trainer: J G Coogan Age/Wt: 4/9-10 F: 44483 OR: 50

9/2

Comment: Series of solid runs in the spring on both good and soft and again when strong favourite at Tipperary on latest, taking keen hold when close third; has a handicap in him if settling better.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Tipperary / Handicap / F	-	3 / 9	9/4	49
07/06/25	Navan / Handicap / F	-	8 / 13	15/2	50
20/05/25	Cork / Handicap / F	-	4 / 15	11/2	53
05/05/25	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	4 / 27	16/1	53
26/04/25	Navan / Handicap / F	-	4 / 20	33/1	53
30/03/25	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	20 / 20	28/1	56

Mount Ruapehu

Jockey: J E Harnett Trainer: Mark Fahey Age/Wt: 5/10-0 F: 4-0900 OR: 54

5/1

Comment: His 1-31 record on turf is a concern, yet to show any form of note this year although twice over too far a trip including latest; back to best trip and handicapper giving him every chance (down 13lb this term).

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/05/25	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	11 / 25	9/1	59
12/04/25	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	10 / 15	14/1	63
05/04/25	Bellewstown / Handicap / F	-	9 / 12	5/1	66
16/03/25	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	10 / 13	7/1	67
03/11/24	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	4 / 13	13/2	68
22/10/24	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	8 / 15	11/2	69

Spirit Of Eagles

Jockey: G M Ryan Trainer: Thomas Dowling Age/Wt: 5/9-6 F: 945525 OR: 46

15/2

Comment: No win since 2023 but mostly running well this season, notably narrowly denied here over 7f (good) last month; slow start didn't help at Limerick latest and can't afford that here back at the minimum trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Limerick / Handicap / F	-	5 / 13	13/2	47
20/06/25	Down Royal / Handicap / F	-	2 / 14	6/1	43
13/06/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / F	-	5 / 16	4/1	44
29/05/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / F	-	5 / 18	6/1	44
04/05/25	Sligo / Handicap / F	-	4 / 14	15/2	47
11/04/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	9 / 12	22/1	48

Havana Notion

Jockey: H J Horgan Trainer: John James Feane Age/Wt: 5/9-4 F: 930605 OR: 44

15/2

Comment: Both turf wins have been at Tipperary though ran well over C&D last summer; showed more than he has been of late back at Tipperary latest although has a bit to find with a couple of these on that form.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Tipperary / Handicap / F	-	5 / 9	7/2	47
29/05/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / F	-	16 / 18	12/1	46
04/04/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	6 / 7	7/1	50
28/03/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	11 / 14	5/1	50
21/03/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	3 / 11	14/1	47
12/02/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	9 / 13	25/1	50

Realtin Fantasy

Jockey: J S Dalton Trainer: W P Browne Age/Wt: 9/9-10 F: 59-002 OR: 50

9/1

Comment: Hard to win with but did win her maiden at Tipperary and was second in handicap there for the second year running early this month, pressing winner throughout under today's rider when beaten a neck (An Laochmor third); likes a fast 5f and ran well here last summer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
02/07/25	Tipperary / Handicap / F	-	2 / 9	9/2	47
07/06/25	Navan / Handicap / F	-	12 / 13	18/1	50
20/05/25	Cork / Handicap / F	-	12 / 15	14/1	54
29/11/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	9 / 12	7/1	55
13/11/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	5 / 12	14/1	56
04/10/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	4 / 12	11/2	57

Livingston Range

Jockey: K G Kennedy Trainer: R Donohoe Age/Wt: 7/9-2 F: 70728 OR: 42

9/1

Comment: Losing run goes back two years; operating off a lowly mark nowadays, penultimate Fairyhouse second shows he can be competitive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / F	-	8 / 18	11/2	42
29/05/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / F	-	2 / 18	12/1	40
20/05/25	Cork / Handicap / F	-	7 / 15	13/2	45
05/05/25	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	20 / 27	25/1	49
05/04/25	Bellewstown / Handicap / F	-	7 / 9	17/2	52
12/02/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	12 / 13	8/1	53

Lakota Lady

Jockey: J Pietropaolo Trainer: Michael J Browne Age/Wt: 5/9-0 F: 030905 OR: 40

10/1

Comment: Lightly raced mare shaped well on handicap debut off 52 at Bellewstown (5f) in April but safely held since, although good bit to take from recent Naas run in first-time blinkers when faring best of those racing far side; return to 5f to suit and could go well at decent odds.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Naas / Handicap / F	-	5 / 15	22/1	40
11/06/25	Limerick / Handicap / F	-	12 / 14	33/1	44
20/05/25	Cork / Handicap / F	-	9 / 15	16/1	49
04/05/25	Sligo / Handicap / F	-	14 / 14	15/2	51
05/04/25	Bellewstown / Handicap / F	-	3 / 9	18/1	52
28/02/25	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	11 / 13	125/1	-

Sovereign Banter

Jockey: S Foley Trainer: E J O'Grady Age/Wt: 3/9-5 F: 02049 OR: 49

11/1

Comment: Runner-up in Roscommon claimer; handicap form has been ordinary, never counting at Bellewstown latest; first attempt at 5f here and others preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Bellewstown / Handicap / F	-	9 / 15	14/1	51
11/06/25	Limerick / Handicap / F	-	4 / 15	18/1	52
30/05/25	Down Royal / Handicap / F	-	10 / 14	12/1	54
19/05/25	Roscommon / Unknown / F	-	2 / 12	25/1	54
12/05/25	Roscommon / Handicap / F	-	12 / 15	14/1	57
20/11/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	9 / 13	50/1	61

Whatswrongnow

Jockey: Reserve 1 Trainer: Batt Burke Age/Wt: 4/9-8 F: 039254 OR: 48

14/1

Comment: First reserve; maiden has been running consistently well of late off lowly mark, notably over this trip when second at Navan; bit to find with Hero Of The Hour on recent Bellewstown run.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Bellewstown / Handicap / F	-	4 / 10	4/1	49
25/06/25	Naas / Handicap / F	-	5 / 12	15/2	49
07/06/25	Navan / Handicap / F	-	2 / 13	10/1	49
29/05/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / F	-	9 / 18	16/1	43
20/05/25	Cork / Handicap / F	-	3 / 15	14/1	48
17/05/25	Navan / Handicap / F	-	10 / 19	20/1	46

Jordan Breeze

Jockey: D P McDonogh Trainer: Patrick J Flynn Age/Wt: 3/9-13 F: 089 OR: 57

18/1

Comment: Brother to a good sprinter Starspangledwaves; unexposed entering handicaps after three quick maiden runs last month over various trips, too keen last time over 1m; market best guide.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Naas / Unknown / F	-	9 / 9	66/1	-
13/06/25	Cork / Unknown / F	-	8 / 12	125/1	-
04/06/25	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	18 / 18	50/1	-

Lismacbryan

Jockey: Reserve 2 Trainer: P Cluskey Age/Wt: 4/9-6 F: 8-008 OR: 46

18/1

Comment: Second reserve; shock winner at the Curragh for Pat Magee last October (6f, good); yet to hit form this campaign, cutting out quickly at Bellewstown latest; blinkers now tried.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Bellewstown / Handicap / F	-	8 / 10	33/1	51
25/06/25	Naas / Handicap / F	-	11 / 12	40/1	53
29/05/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / F	-	14 / 18	25/1	54
17/10/24	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	8 / 17	22/1	58
09/10/24	Navan / Handicap / F	-	13 / 18	4/1	58
05/10/24	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	1 / 17	40/1	53

Dabirsim Flyer

Jockey: W Joyce Trainer: F Birrane Age/Wt: 4/10-0 F: /0-00 OR: 54

40/1

Comment: Some early promise at 5f in 2023; lost his way subsequently and after 483-day absence has finished stone-last in both starts this term; can only be watched.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
25/06/25	Naas / Handicap / F	-	12 / 12	50/1	57
09/05/25	Ballinrobe / Unknown / F	-	11 / 11	200/1	59
12/01/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	10 / 10	66/1	66
29/11/23	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	7 / 7	33/1	70
26/09/23	Cork / Unknown / F	-	13 / 13	150/1	70
06/09/23	Cork / Unknown / F	-	6 / 6	33/1	-

Therussiancomposer

Jockey: P McGettigan Trainer: Ciaran Murphy Age/Wt: 3/8-12 F: 9-5750 OR: 42

40/1

Comment: Maiden has been tried over various trips, penultimate C&D fifth one of his better efforts; not one to rule out.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / F	-	15 / 16	11/1	44
30/05/25	Down Royal / Handicap / F	-	5 / 11	14/1	51
07/05/25	Gowran Park / Handicap / F	-	7 / 15	11/1	49
23/04/25	Gowran Park / Handicap / F	-	5 / 10	6/1	50
04/10/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	9 / 14	12/1	55
27/08/24	Bellewstown / Unknown / F	-	7 / 9	33/1	-

Theriverrunsdeep

Jockey: Reserve 3 Trainer: Seamus G O'Donnell Age/Wt: 9/9-11 F: 503-89 OR: 51

40/1

Comment: Third reserve; five-time AW winner whose sole turf win came at Naas last summer; two recent runs below best (excuses first) but can't be ruled out dropped in grade.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Limerick / Handicap / F	-	9 / 13	40/1	53
02/07/25	Tipperary / Handicap / F	-	8 / 9	16/1	53
27/09/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	3 / 13	11/1	60
23/09/24	Fairyhouse / Handicap / F	-	13 / 17	16/1	57
07/09/24	Navan / Handicap / F	-	5 / 15	9/1	57
25/08/24	Naas / Handicap / F	-	1 / 22	16/1	47

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Down Royal

18:17

Runners: 15 Distance: 7f Stakes Going: GD(GD/FM PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: KENSINGTON LANE (nap) caught the eye making up lots of late ground at the Curragh and this longer trip should be right up her street

Kensington Lane

Jockey: G M Ryan Trainer: Donnacha Aidan O'Brien Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 95

21/10

Comment: Betrayed inexperience on debut but major improvement second time out at the Curragh (6f, good) when running on very nicely from the back under a tender ride (jockey reported she lugged left); very interesting upped to 7f.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Curragh / Unknown / F		-	5 / 11	40/1	-
28/04/25	Naas / Unknown / F		-	9 / 13	10/1	-

Venetian Star

Jockey: B M Coen Trainer: J P Murtagh Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 75

9/2

Comment: By a sire that has made a fine start but he has failed to land a blow in 6f maidens at the Curragh and Navan; the step up to 7f needs to elicit improvement.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
17/05/25	Navan / Unknown / F		-	5 / 10	15/2	-
12/04/25	Curragh / Unknown / F		-	7 / 10	7/1	-

Jordi Bear

Jockey: J A Heffernan Trainer: J A Stack Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 46

5/1

Comment: Caught the eye in fourth on debut at Gowran (7f, soft) and arguably a better run when sixth at the Curragh (7f, good) on latest; now tongue tied but an interesting runner, nonetheless.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Curragh / Unknown / F		-	6 / 13	22/1	-
15/06/25	Gowran Park / Unknown / F		-	4 / 10	10/3	-

Summer Is Tomorrow

Jockey: D McMonagle Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'Brien Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 65

5/1

Comment: Ran on late for sixth after showing greenness on debut at Roscommon (7.5f, good); late gains again when fifth of 14 at Listowel after getting checked in the run; place claims.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
01/06/25	Listowel / Unknown / F		-	5 / 14	3/1	-
12/05/25	Roscommon / Unknown / F		-	6 / 15	20/1	-

Slaudeen

Jockey: S Foley Trainer: Mrs John Harrington Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 46

15/2

Comment: Similar level of form when racing keenly in both starts over 6f on good ground at the Curragh; pedigree offers hope that he might stay 7f but he'll need to settle a lot better to see out this trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
24/05/25	Curragh / Unknown / F		-	6 / 9	14/1	-
12/04/25	Curragh / Unknown / F		-	4 / 10	10/3	-

Clarity Of Thought

Jockey: D P McDonogh Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'Brien Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 55

17/2

Comment: Has run to a similar level of form to finish fifth in both starts at Navan over 6f (soft) and Fairyhouse over 7f (good); this is an easier race but he needs to find improvement to win.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
06/06/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / F		-	5 / 11	10/1	-
26/04/25	Navan / Unknown / F		-	5 / 12	7/1	-

Manifest Destiny

Jockey: C D Hayes Trainer: A Oliver Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 705 OR: 68

20/1

Comment: Rated 68 after three runs; best effort yet on latest when a 5.5l fifth of 15 at Roscommon (7.5f, yielding) in a first-time visor which is retained; needs a bit more but he's respected.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Roscommon / Unknown / F	-	5 / 15	100/1	-
23/05/25	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	18 / 21	66/1	-
10/05/25	Naas / Unknown / F	-	7 / 7	20/1	-

Femme Beauty

Jockey: R P Whelan Trainer: K J Condon Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 9459 OR: 67

22/1

Comment: 0-4 and rated 67; not disgraced in maidens at Listowel (6.5f, gd-yld) and Fairyhouse (6f, gd-yld) in June; ground may have been too soft at Roscommon latest; not discounted back on a faster surface.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Roscommon / Unknown / F	-	9 / 15	14/1	-
13/06/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / F	-	5 / 15	14/1	-
01/06/25	Listowel / Unknown / F	-	4 / 6	18/1	-
23/05/25	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	9 / 21	25/1	-

Invincible Will

Jockey: G F Carroll Trainer: Gavin Cromwell Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 60

28/1

Comment: Hinted that further would suit over 6f on debut at Navan but pulled hard and finished well beaten upped to 1m at Bellewstown; in good hands but may need more time.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Bellewstown / Unknown / F		-	11 / 13	16/1	-
17/05/25	Navan / Unknown / F		-	6 / 10	18/1	-

Monocle Rocket

Jockey: A J Slattery Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 05

33/1

Comment: Well-beaten in a barrier trial and on racecourse debut at Listowel; did show a bit more on his last start at Gowran (7f, soft), he'll need to find plenty more improvement to win this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
15/06/25	Gowran Park / Unknown / F		-	5 / 10	50/1	-
01/06/25	Listowel / Unknown / F		-	14 / 14	25/1	-

Bullet Bourbon

Jockey: R Whearty Trainer: T G McCourt Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 95

33/1

Comment: Has finished midfield in both starts; made up some late ground at Bellewstown (5f, good) latest so worth a go over this longer trip but others make more appeal.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Bellewstown / Unknown / F		-	5 / 8	25/1	-
13/06/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / F		-	9 / 15	40/1	-

Imnotleavinyou

Jockey: W Joyce Trainer: Michael Mulvany Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 00

33/1

Comment: Sent off at 250-1 for both starts and failed to make an impact; will be seen to better effect when handicapping.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Curragh / Unknown / F		-	12 / 13	250/1	-
12/06/25	Leopardstown / Unknown / F		-	12 / 17	250/1	-

Darwins Angel

Jockey: J Kearney Trainer: Stephen Thorne Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 60

66/1

Comment: Showed a glimmer of promise in a barrier trial but first two maiden efforts over 5f suggest that she may need more time; best watched stepped up in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
05/07/25	Naas / Unknown / F		-	11 / 15	50/1	-
25/06/25	Naas / Unknown / F		-	6 / 7	20/1	-

Makers Mark

Jockey: J J G Ryan Trainer: T G McCourt Age/Wt: 2/9-2 F: 74

66/1

Comment: Decent efforts in first two starts, over C&D (good) on debut and 1m (good) at Bellewstown; however, she needs to find more to win this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Bellewstown / Unknown / F		-	4 / 9	100/1	-
20/06/25	Down Royal / Unknown / F		-	7 / 14	125/1	-

One Cool Bear

Jockey: Reserve 1 Trainer: Adrian McGuinness Age/Wt: 2/9-7 F: 06

66/1

Comment: First reserve; no show on debut over C&D but offered something to work with last time at Fairyhouse (6f, good) when meeting trouble in running; will qualify for handicaps after this.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type		Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / F		-	6 / 10	125/1	-
20/06/25	Down Royal / Unknown / F		-	12 / 14	66/1	-

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Down Royal

18:52

Runners: 12 Distance: 1m 2 1/2f HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/FM PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/4 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Angelo Pio and FERVENT hold obvious claims with preference for the latter who looked like he still had a fair bit in hand last time

Angelo Pio

Jockey: D McMonagle Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'Brien Age/Wt: 3/9-8 F: 484311 OR: 82

19/10

Comment: Progressive 3yo is on a hat-trick of C&D wins; had 0.5l to spare when winning on handicap debut against his own age group off 75 last month; up 7lb but gets the weight for age allowance and should be thereabouts again.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Down Royal / Handicap / F	-	1 / 12	3/1	75
30/05/25	Down Royal / Unknown / F	-	1 / 13	2/1	68
04/05/25	Sligo / Handicap / F	-	3 / 12	5/2	71
08/04/25	Navan / Handicap / F	-	4 / 19	14/1	70
28/02/25	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	8 / 12	22/1	-
14/02/25	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	4 / 11	33/1	-

Fervent

Jockey: J A Heffernan Trainer: S R B Crawford Age/Wt: 3/9-2 F: 070-11 OR: 76

3/1

Comment: 3yo has improved markedly for handicaps, winning his first two, both at Fairyhouse, over 1m2f off 56 and 1m4f on latest off 67; handicapper has handed him another 9lb rise but he may not have reached his ceiling yet.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/06/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / F	-	1 / 18	9/4	67
06/06/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / F	-	1 / 18	25/1	56
08/11/24	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	10 / 12	200/1	-
30/10/24	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	7 / 11	150/1	-
17/10/24	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	12 / 14	100/1	-

Tartaraghan

Jockey: K G Kennedy Trainer: John C McConnell Age/Wt: 4/8-12 F: 51 OR: 62

7/1

Comment: Won nicely at Navan on latest (1m2f, good) and got a 6lb rise; ran well over this C&D when a 0.5l second of 8 last September; will need a career best off this mark but she's in form and she can't be discounted.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
13/07/25	Navan / Handicap / F	-	1 / 11	10/1	56
19/06/25	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	5 / 16	28/1	56
27/05/25	Tipperary / Unknown / F	-	13 / 14	20/1	56
20/05/25	Cork / Handicap / F	-	7 / 14	18/1	58
16/05/25	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	10 / 14	50/1	58
22/10/24	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	12 / 20	14/1	59

Engines On

Jockey: C D Hayes Trainer: John Andrew Kinsella Age/Wt: 5/9-7 F: 40031- OR: 71

9/1

Comment: Got off the mark on final start for Prunella Dobbs at the Curragh (7f, yld-sft) in November and off since; got a 7lb rise for that and has since joined this stable; unproven at this trip and probably wants it softer.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/11/24	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	1 / 26	33/1	64
21/10/24	Gowran Park / Handicap / F	-	3 / 15	11/2	50
01/10/24	Cork / Handicap / F	-	12 / 16	16/1	51
11/07/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	16 / 21	5/1	53
16/06/24	Gowran Park / Handicap / F	-	4 / 15	7/2	52
03/06/24	Gowran Park / Handicap / F	-	2 / 14	14/1	47

Keilah

Jockey: N M Crosse Trainer: W McCreery Age/Wt: 5/8-13 F: 125-7 OR: 63

10/1

Comment: 1-12 on turf on the Flat; that win came off 55 at Punchestown last season and she remains 8lb above that success; may need more respite from the assessor.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
01/07/25	Roscommon / Handicap / F	-	7 / 14	7/1	64
15/05/25	Clonmel / Unknown / H	-	4 / 11	9/1	-
17/11/24	Navan / Unknown / H	-	7 / 21	33/1	-
02/10/24	Bellewstown / Handicap / F	-	5 / 14	3/1	66
21/09/24	Navan / Handicap / F	-	2 / 11	4/6	62
17/09/24	Punchestown / Handicap / F	-	1 / 13	9/4	55

Nocturnal

Jockey: G F Carroll Trainer: Natalia Lupini Age/Wt: 4/10-0 F: 888-76 OR: 78

12/1

Comment: Two-time winner for James Ferguson; beaten similar distances both starts for this local stable over 1m at Limerick; dropped 2lb for latest and bred for this longer trip; could go well.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Limerick / Handicap / F	-	6 / 11	12/1	80
11/06/25	Limerick / Handicap / F	-	7 / 7	5/1	81
07/11/24	Southwell / Handicap / F	4	8 / 8	11/1	84
23/10/24	Newmarket / Handicap / F	3	8 / 10	12/1	87
05/09/24	Haydock / Handicap / F	3	8 / 10	8/1	88
30/07/24	Goodwood / Handicap / F	3	6 / 12	14/1	88

Frank Pickle

Jockey: B M Coen Trainer: Mrs Denise Foster Age/Wt: 4/9-12 F: 455 OR: 76

12/1

Comment: Handicap debutant has run to a similar level in a trio of maidens at 9.5f-1m2f; a hood now goes on and his opening mark looks pretty fair; probably best watched unless money comes.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	5 / 19	66/1	-
13/06/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / F	-	5 / 15	50/1	-
09/05/25	Ballinrobe / Unknown / F	-	4 / 11	40/1	-

Purple Sky

Jockey: D P McDonogh Trainer: J S Bolger Age/Wt: 4/8-11 F: 50-0 OR: 61

16/1

Comment: Standout effort came on her second handicap start at Gowran last September but hasn't built on it yet; is now 5lb lower so she's not totally dismissed but she does have a bit to prove right now.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/04/25	Navan / Handicap / F	-	10 / 13	9/1	64
17/09/24	Punchestown / Handicap / F	-	10 / 14	9/1	65
10/09/24	Galway / Handicap / F	-	5 / 12	6/1	66
03/09/24	Gowran Park / Handicap / F	-	4 / 15	33/1	66
22/06/24	Limerick / Handicap / F	-	12 / 14	14/1	71
12/05/24	Leopardstown / Unknown / F	-	6 / 12	66/1	-

Rich Belief

Jockey: A J Slattery Trainer: Karl Thornton Age/Wt: 8/9-13 F: 1560-0 OR: 77

18/1

Comment: Dual-purpose; last won at Chester (2m, soft) in June 2024 off 76; form tailed off last year and always behind after slow start on return from a break at Navan last month; this trip looks too sharp.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Navan / Handicap / F	-	13 / 21	50/1	78
13/10/24	Naas / Handicap / F	-	18 / 20	125/1	80
05/10/24	Gowran Park / Handicap / H	-	7 / 11	25/1	123
31/08/24	Chester / Handicap / F	4	6 / 9	11/1	81
13/07/24	Chester / Handicap / F	4	5 / 10	7/2	81
15/06/24	Chester / Handicap / F	4	1 / 10	7/2	76

Ozark Daze

Jockey: J J G Ryan Trainer: Jack W Davison Age/Wt: 4/9-11 F: 2-03405 OR: 75

18/1

Comment: Has been running well enough without threatening to win since joining this stable; beaten 5.25l when fifth of 13 at Ballinrobe latest; handicapper slow to relent; new cheekpieces need to eke out more.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Ballinrobe / Handicap / F	-	5 / 13	10/1	76
25/05/25	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	17 / 20	12/1	76
19/05/25	Roscommon / Handicap / F	-	4 / 7	5/1	77
09/05/25	Ballinrobe / Unknown / F	-	3 / 11	16/1	79
09/04/25	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	11 / 15	22/1	80
25/10/24	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	2 / 14	1/1	79

Milverton

Jockey: R C Colgan Trainer: Karl Thornton Age/Wt: 6/9-1 F: 00-670 OR: 65

40/1

Comment: Second runner for yard; second in a Perth bumper on debut but Flat form so far (including over C&D) hasn't suggested he's a winner in waiting; others preferred.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	12 / 14	50/1	68
21/06/25	Down Royal / Handicap / F	-	7 / 13	50/1	70
30/05/25	Down Royal / Unknown / F	-	6 / 8	200/1	-
03/11/24	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	17 / 19	200/1	-
17/10/24	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	11 / 11	150/1	-
18/09/24	Kelso / Unknown / HF	4	7 / 7	13/2	-

Smaoineamh Sile

Jockey: R Whearty Trainer: Conor David Maxwell Age/Wt: 7/8-12 F: 8-010 OR: 62

40/1

Comment: Gained her fifth career win at Leopardstown on penultimate (fourth victory at that venue); reportedly coughing after well beaten in follow up bid back there six days later off 7lb higher and has now joined a new yard; likely best watched.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/06/25	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	14 / 17	13/2	62
12/06/25	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	1 / 13	14/1	55
05/05/25	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	25 / 25	100/1	59
03/09/24	Gowran Park / Unknown / F	-	8 / 10	11/1	60
27/08/24	Bellewstown / Handicap / F	-	9 / 14	9/2	61
08/08/24	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	2 / 14	12/1	62

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Down Royal

19:27

Runners: 8 Distance: 1m 5f HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/FM PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: LADY KAI makes plenty of appeal on the back of a promising Gowran comeback run and is preferred to Desert Friend

Maxwell Smart

Jockey: Sadhbh Tormey Trainer: T G McCourt Age/Wt: 4/8-13 F: 0-5222 OR: 51

5/2

Comment: Modest but improving handicapper, finding one too good on last three starts; at Navan and on successive days at Bellewstown for today's rider, 1m4f on latest probably a tad short when clear of the remainder; 7lb rise for those runs looks harsh but respected nonetheless.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Bellewstown / Handicap / F	-	2 / 14	5/2	44
03/07/25	Bellewstown / Handicap / F	-	2 / 10	4/1	44
07/06/25	Navan / Handicap / F	-	2 / 20	18/1	43
17/05/25	Navan / Handicap / F	-	5 / 12	16/1	42
26/01/25	Naas / Unknown / H	-	14 / 16	300/1	-
06/12/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	11 / 14	12/1	47

Lady Kai

Jockey: Nicola Burns Trainer: Ross O'Sullivan Age/Wt: 5/9-12 F: 7-4 OR: 64

3/1

Comment: Killarney winner a year ago (1m4f, good) and later won at Dundalk; Gowran comeback run (1m6f) in May very encouraging and no surprise if she played a major role here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/05/25	Gowran Park / Handicap / F	-	4 / 11	11/2	65
23/10/24	Navan / Handicap / F	-	7 / 20	6/1	65
27/09/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	1 / 14	5/2	56
29/08/24	Navan / Handicap / F	-	4 / 22	11/2	55
17/07/24	Killarney / Handicap / F	-	1 / 12	11/4	50
29/09/23	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	6 / 14	15/2	53

Doctor Grace

Jockey: S Coen Trainer: Adrian McGuinness Age/Wt: 5/10-0 F: 435252 OR: 66

5/1

Comment: Hasn't won beyond 1m2f although strong-finishing second over 1m4f at Bellewstown in April; chased home clear winner over 1m2f at Navan later in month (4lb rise seems harsh) and now tried over a new trip after a short break.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
26/04/25	Navan / Handicap / F	-	2 / 19	11/1	62
11/04/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	5 / 12	4/1	59
05/04/25	Bellewstown / Handicap / F	-	2 / 7	10/3	59
21/03/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	5 / 14	10/1	59
14/03/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	3 / 12	4/1	59
28/02/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	4 / 13	4/1	60

Desert Friend

Jockey: P McGettigan Trainer: Mrs Denise Foster Age/Wt: 9/10-0 F: 762340 OR: 66

13/2

Comment: Scored over this trip at Ballinrobe last summer and pick of form this year includes similar contest and good third of 21 at Navan (1m6f, good); too keen and inadequate trip on latest in Curragh Ladies handicap but respected back at optimum trip here.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
28/06/25	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	10 / 14	16/1	68
23/06/25	Ballinrobe / Handicap / F	-	4 / 14	5/1	67
07/06/25	Navan / Handicap / F	-	3 / 21	16/1	64
09/05/25	Ballinrobe / Handicap / F	-	2 / 10	9/2	64
26/04/25	Navan / Handicap / F	-	6 / 18	9/1	64
29/03/25	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	7 / 18	25/1	65

Fianna

Jockey: Megan Telford-Kelly Trainer: W McCreery Age/Wt: 4/9-9 F: 4-59563 OR: 61

7/1

Comment: Fair maiden form but yet to make her mark in handicaps, never competitive when a remote third at Tramore on latest in first-time cheekpieces (now replaced by visor); more needed.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/07/25	Tramore / Handicap / F	-	3 / 7	5/1	63
23/06/25	Ballinrobe / Handicap / F	-	6 / 14	5/1	65
01/06/25	Listowel / Handicap / F	-	5 / 14	6/1	66
12/05/25	Roscommon / Handicap / F	-	9 / 14	11/1	69
02/04/25	Gowran Park / Unknown / F	-	5 / 14	6/1	-
05/09/24	Clonmel / Unknown / F	-	4 / 10	9/1	-

Beautiful Chaos

Jockey: S R Markey Trainer: Ross O'Sullivan Age/Wt: 7/9-10 F: 7263- OR: 62

10/1

Comment: Killarney maiden winner yet to score in handicaps but has gone close several times at around this trip; fair maiden hurdler but hasn't run since April and tried in cheekpieces here on Flat return.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/04/25	Naas / Handicap / H	-	17 / 18	20/1	103
03/02/25	Punchestown / Unknown / H	-	9 / 14	50/1	103
15/01/25	Clonmel / Unknown / H	-	4 / 13	20/1	-
28/12/24	Limerick / Unknown / H	-	4 / 17	40/1	-
12/11/24	Fairyhouse / Unknown / H	-	4 / 11	18/1	-
23/10/24	Navan / Handicap / F	-	3 / 19	10/1	61

Numidia

Jockey: R M Mulligan Trainer: Peter Lawlor Age/Wt: 7/9-6 F: 41-660 OR: 58

11/1

Comment: 1m4f Fairyhouse winner last summer and won over 1m2f on Dundalk AW in November; never sighted on recent comeback run at latter venue so needs to find plenty.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	13 / 14	18/1	62
16/04/25	Gowran Park / Handicap / F	-	6 / 17	22/1	65
04/04/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	6 / 8	18/1	66
29/11/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	1 / 13	5/1	60
13/11/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	4 / 13	4/1	61
30/10/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	5 / 13	9/1	62

Picpoul

Jockey: J Pietropaolo Trainer: M M Rice Age/Wt: 7/8-8 F: 0500 OR: 46

14/1

Comment: 3-29 on AW but yet to make the frame in nine turf starts, never sighted at Bellewstown latest; hard to be confident in.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
04/07/25	Bellewstown / Handicap / F	-	10 / 14	7/1	46
06/06/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / F	-	11 / 18	14/1	50
16/05/25	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	5 / 14	40/1	53
26/04/25	Navan / Handicap / F	-	17 / 19	33/1	55
04/04/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	8 / 8	25/1	65
21/03/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	13 / 14	28/1	68

Favourite

2nd Favourite

Down Royal

20:00

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 5f HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/FM PL)

Race Predictor

Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: The Ballinrobe win of HEATHER has been franked since and she is open to more improvement so gets the vote

Heather

Jockey: G F Carroll Trainer: G M Lyons Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 2-121 OR: 89

23/10

Comment: Lightly raced 3yo sister to Irish Derby winner Latrobe won Dundalk maiden in February and scored on handicap debut over this trip at Ballinrobe last month under 7lb claimer, battling well to hold a subsequent winner with recent Tramore winner No Niki No in third; quite likely has more improvement in her and 6lb rise manageable.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Ballinrobe / Handicap / F	-	1 / 12	11/4	83
10/05/25	Naas / Unknown / F	-	2 / 7	6/4	79
28/02/25	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	1 / 12	1/1	-
11/12/24	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	2 / 11	9/4	-

La Vita Nova

Jockey: S Foley Trainer: Mrs John Harrington Age/Wt: 4/9-11 F: 14-24 OR: 85

10/3

Comment: Excellent efforts both starts this season in handicaps at the Curragh, finishing 3l second of 20 over 1m6f and a 2.75l fourth of 25 upped to 16.5f last time, both on good ground; nudged up another 1lb for that last run but should go well again; Foley's pick over Mo Ghille Mar and leading chance.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	4 / 25	9/1	84
25/05/25	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	2 / 20	20/1	81
25/07/24	Leopardstown / Unknown / F	-	4 / 5	5/1	-
07/07/24	Limerick / Unknown / F	-	1 / 11	4/1	-
08/06/24	Navan / Unknown / F	-	4 / 11	14/1	-

Fortuna Vera

Jockey: M W Hassett Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'Brien Age/Wt: 3/8-9 F: 1-74132 OR: 80

4/1

Comment: Has done well in handicaps this term, winning over 1m2f at Leopardstown and most recently staying on second over 1m4f in Curragh apprentice event; still on a nice mark, could go well if staying.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
27/06/25	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	2 / 16	3/1	79
02/06/25	Gowran Park / Handicap / F	-	3 / 9	4/1	80
16/05/25	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	1 / 11	11/4	74
05/05/25	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	4 / 15	22/1	75
27/01/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	7 / 7	17/2	79
27/11/24	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	1 / 14	3/1	-

Ina Mina

Jockey: W Joyce Trainer: Michael Mulvany Age/Wt: 4/9-4 F: 450521 OR: 78

9/1

Comment: Finally off the mark in 1m4f Tramore handicap 10 days ago in runaway fashion, relishing the return to longer trip; 12lb rise asks her a question and this poses more of a stamina test.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/07/25	Tramore / Handicap / F	-	1 / 7	4/1	66
23/06/25	Ballinrobe / Handicap / F	-	2 / 13	12/1	65
19/06/25	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	5 / 16	25/1	65
21/05/25	Gowran Park / Unknown / F	-	12 / 13	10/1	69
12/05/25	Roscommon / Unknown / F	-	5 / 7	10/1	73
25/04/25	Limerick / Unknown / F	-	4 / 12	8/1	74

Letiza

Jockey: D McMonagle Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Age/Wt: 5/9-2 F: 24-81 OR: 76

9/1

Comment: Needs a sound surface, recording a second career win when winning 1m2f handicap here last month (second has won since); 6lb rise okay but unproven over this far.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Down Royal / Handicap / F	-	1 / 13	6/5	70
05/06/25	Leopardstown / Handicap / F	-	8 / 18	11/2	71
22/11/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	4 / 11	5/2	74
01/11/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	2 / 14	5/1	71
01/10/24	Cork / Handicap / F	-	3 / 12	10/3	68
24/08/24	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	12 / 18	28/1	70

No Niki No

Jockey: C D Hayes Trainer: Eoghan Joseph O'Neill Age/Wt: 9/10-0 F: 09-031 OR: 88

11/1

Comment: Was recording a ninth career win when making all for decisive success at Tramore 10 days ago (1m4f, good); 4lb rise returns her to a career-high mark and this stiffer stamina test could stretch her.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
08/07/25	Tramore / Handicap / F	-	1 / 7	5/1	84
23/06/25	Ballinrobe / Handicap / F	-	3 / 12	40/1	84
04/05/25	Sligo / Handicap / F	-	12 / 12	9/1	87
28/10/24	Galway / Handicap / F	-	9 / 16	40/1	88
13/10/24	Naas / Listed / F	-	14 / 16	80/1	88
23/09/24	Listowel / Handicap / F	-	4 / 9	5/1	88

Mo Ghille Mar

Jockey: S T McCullagh Trainer: Mrs John Harrington Age/Wt: 4/9-10 F: 54506 OR: 84

11/1

Comment: Won Killarney fillies handicap (1m4f) this time last year but winless since, sign of a return to form when only beaten 2l in Curragh premier handicap on latest; down in grade here and part of a strong challenge from the Harrington yard.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
29/06/25	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	6 / 13	28/1	84
13/05/25	Killarney / Handicap / F	-	10 / 15	22/1	86
24/04/25	Tipperary / Handicap / F	-	5 / 15	28/1	87
08/04/25	Navan / Handicap / F	-	4 / 6	20/1	88
20/03/25	Cork / Unknown / H	-	7 / 19	9/2	-
31/01/25	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	5 / 5	11/2	90

Beauparc

Jockey: J Kearney Trainer: Gerard Keane Age/Wt: 5/9-7 F: 2-1017 OR: 81

14/1

Comment: In fine form this term, winning over 1m4f at both Dundalk and Gowran; didn't really land a blow behind Heather over 1m5f at Ballinrobe on latest but can't be ruled out here with rider's claim a positive.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
23/06/25	Ballinrobe / Handicap / F	-	7 / 12	6/1	82
02/06/25	Gowran Park / Handicap / F	-	1 / 8	4/1	75
04/05/25	Sligo / Handicap / F	-	10 / 12	4/1	76
04/04/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	1 / 8	10/11	70
18/12/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	2 / 14	3/1	68
18/10/24	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	3 / 14	7/2	65

Umala

Jockey: J A Heffernan Trainer: Adrian Murray Age/Wt: 3/8-12 F: 31589 OR: 83

33/1

Comment: Built on debut third at Dundalk when making all over the extended 1m2f at the same venue in April; highly tried since, not discredited in Naas Listed (1m5f), soon lost touch in Group 3 last time; handicap debut.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
09/07/25	Fairyhouse / Group 3 / F	-	9 / 9	66/1	85
02/06/25	Gowran Park / Unknown / F	-	8 / 11	50/1	87
17/05/25	Navan / Listed / F	-	5 / 7	33/1	-
04/04/25	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	1 / 5	2/1	-
31/01/25	Dundalk / Unknown / F	-	3 / 14	5/1	-

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Down Royal

20:30

Runners: 9 Distance: 1m 5f HCap Handicap Going: GD(GD/FM PL)

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Form
EW Places: 1/5 ODDS - 3 PLACES

Verdict: Following a promising handicap debut at Limerick, BEAR CREEK should appreciate this slightly longer trip and greater stamina test

Bear Creek

Jockey: D McMonagle Trainer: Joseph Patrick O'Brien Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 00083 OR: 61

15/8

Comment: Not much to be taken from four maiden outings but much more encouraging on handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces last month, staying on late to dead-heat for third over just short of 1m4f at Limerick; half-brother to a Melbourne Cup winner so good chance he'll improve again for this step up in trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
11/06/25	Limerick / Handicap / F	-	3 / 14	25/1	60
24/05/25	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	8 / 11	250/1	-
07/05/25	Gowran Park / Unknown / F	-	12 / 12	100/1	-
25/04/25	Limerick / Unknown / F	-	11 / 12	100/1	-
19/04/25	Cork / Unknown / F	-	13 / 18	14/1	-

Ranting And Raven

Jockey: B M Coen Trainer: J P Murtagh Age/Wt: 3/9-10 F: 7-6203 OR: 64

7/2

Comment: Maiden has improved in blinkers of late, notably good second at Killarney (1m3f, good), most recently staying on again to finish third on Dundalk AW (1m4f); shapes as though this trip should suit and could go close.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	3 / 14	9/1	61
11/06/25	Limerick / Handicap / F	-	10 / 14	8/1	61
13/05/25	Killarney / Handicap / F	-	2 / 8	8/1	61
11/04/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	6 / 7	4/1	61
10/10/24	Thurles / Unknown / F	-	7 / 14	33/1	-
10/09/24	Galway / Unknown / F	-	13 / 16	40/1	-

Trubshaw

Jockey: Gabriella Hill Trainer: Henry de Bromhead Age/Wt: 3/9-4 F: 699-03 OR: 58

4/1

Comment: Showed nice bit of improvement upped in trip at Ballinrobe recently, close up throughout when beaten only 3/4l into third under today's rider; one to consider.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Bellewstown / Handicap / F	-	3 / 10	9/1	57
02/06/25	Gowran Park / Handicap / F	-	10 / 15	12/1	58
24/09/24	Listowel / Unknown / F	-	9 / 9	150/1	-
17/09/24	Punchestown / Unknown / F	-	9 / 13	200/1	-
01/09/24	Tipperary / Unknown / F	-	6 / 6	33/1	-

Highway Sixty One

Jockey: W Joyce Trainer: Andrew McNamara Age/Wt: 3/8-10 F: 968734 OR: 50

8/1

Comment: Some fair form this term without indicating this trip is within his compass; saddle slipped on recent hurdles debut so that run ignored.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
03/07/25	Tipperary / Unknown / H	-	9 / 14	18/1	-
23/06/25	Ballinrobe / Handicap / F	-	4 / 8	12/1	51
13/06/25	Fairyhouse / Handicap / F	-	3 / 18	40/1	52
19/05/25	Roscommon / Handicap / F	-	7 / 15	80/1	53
09/05/25	Ballinrobe / Handicap / F	-	8 / 9	8/1	53
24/04/25	Tipperary / Handicap / F	-	6 / 12	40/1	55

Nakatomi

Jockey: J A Heffernan Trainer: Adrian Murray Age/Wt: 3/9-11 F: 0-6669 OR: 65

9/1

Comment: Penultimate midfield finish in 1m2f maiden here probably a seasonal-best; poor AW run since and still looks to have it to do back in handicap company off reduced mark and also has stamina concerns.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
12/07/25	Dundalk / Handicap / F	-	9 / 14	11/2	67
30/05/25	Down Royal / Unknown / F	-	6 / 13	10/1	69
04/05/25	Sligo / Handicap / F	-	6 / 12	16/1	72
19/04/25	Cork / Handicap / F	-	6 / 12	66/1	72
19/09/24	Naas / Handicap / F	-	14 / 14	14/1	75
31/08/24	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	8 / 12	80/1	-

Idomything

Jockey: R P Cleary Trainer: C W J Farrell Age/Wt: 3/8-7 F: 09045 OR: 47

10/1

Comment: Has plummeted fairly rapidly in ratings this season (from opening 60 mark), looking to be getting to a competitive mark of late over sharp 1m4f; not sure she wants this greater stamina test.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
14/07/25	Killarney / Handicap / F	-	5 / 9	12/1	47
04/07/25	Bellewstown / Handicap / F	-	4 / 14	40/1	49
21/06/25	Down Royal / Handicap / F	-	11 / 12	33/1	53
19/05/25	Roscommon / Handicap / F	-	9 / 15	125/1	60
25/04/25	Limerick / Unknown / F	-	12 / 13	200/1	-
12/04/25	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	10 / 14	66/1	-

Longwinded Lady

Jockey: D P McDonogh Trainer: J S Bolger Age/Wt: 3/9-7 F: 698-6 OR: 61

11/1

Comment: Ordinary juvenile form and too keen on seasonal return in 1m4f Roscommon handicap so hard to know if she stays this sort of trip.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
19/05/25	Roscommon / Handicap / F	-	6 / 15	40/1	64
31/08/24	Curragh / Handicap / F	-	8 / 8	28/1	68
09/08/24	Tipperary / Unknown / F	-	9 / 15	80/1	-
30/07/24	Galway / Unknown / F	-	6 / 13	125/1	-
21/07/24	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	8 / 11	150/1	-

Marzanda

Jockey: J J G Ryan Trainer: T G McCourt Age/Wt: 3/9-9 F: 8867 OR: 63

18/1

Comment: Three quick maiden runs this spring didn't amount to that much, recent Navan run a bit more encouraging; not a certain stayer on breeding and opening mark looks on the high side.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
07/06/25	Navan / Unknown / F	-	7 / 14	66/1	-
25/05/25	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	6 / 10	100/1	-
23/04/25	Gowran Park / Unknown / F	-	8 / 16	100/1	-
16/04/25	Gowran Park / Unknown / F	-	8 / 14	125/1	-

Vegas Whipper

Jockey: R Whearty Trainer: Conor David Maxwell Age/Wt: 3/10-0 F: 8789 OR: 68

33/1

Comment: Showed signs of ability in three maiden starts at big prices but never counted on last month's handicap debut here, having been slowly away; down 3lb but still looks badly handicapped.

Date	Course/Race Class/Type	Class	Result	SP	OR
21/06/25	Down Royal / Handicap / F	-	9 / 12	66/1	71
13/06/25	Fairyhouse / Unknown / F	-	8 / 15	300/1	-
04/06/25	Curragh / Unknown / F	-	7 / 13	250/1	-
07/05/25	Gowran Park / Unknown / F	-	8 / 9	125/1	-

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