Saturdays Racecard

UNDER THE RULES OF RACING AND I.N.H.S RULES

HURDLE RACES SUMMER FESTIVAL MEETING 2023

STEEPLECHASE, FLAT AND

MONDAY (E), TUESDAY (E), WEDNESDAY (E), THURSDAY, FRIDAY (E), SATURDAY & SUNDAY, July 31st (E), 1st (E), 2nd (E), 3rd, 4th (E), 5th & 6th August

SIXTH DAY Saturday 5th August 2023

MEMBERS OF GALWAY RACE COMMITTEE

Mr. Anthony M. Ryan (Chairman)Dr. Colm O’Flaherty (Vice-Chairman)

Mr. Peter M. Allen

Mr. Conal Kavanagh

Mr. Donal H. Gavin

Dr. Joey Costello

Dr. Tom McDonogh

Mr. F.T. Fahy

Mrs. Zoë Fitzgerald

Mr. Paul Carey

HONORARY MEMBERS OF GALWAY RACE COMMITTEE

Mr. John Coyle OBE

Dr. Thomas McDonogh

Mrs. Pauline Gavin

Mr. John Moloney

OFFICIALS

Mr. J.A. Higgins

Mr. D.K. Weld

The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board is responsible for the integrity of Irish Racing. In fulfilling this role, they provide Stewards and professional Officials at all racemeetings to ensure that their rules are properly observed. The following list of Stewards and Officials are officiating at today’s race meeting:

Acting Stewards: Ms. Kate Horgan, Mr. Oliver Kearney, Mr. Niall Rooney, Dr. Colm O’Flaherty, & Mr. L. Walsh

Clerk of the Course: Mr. L. Wyer

Asst. Clerk of the Course: Mr. B. Sheridan

Clerk of the Scales: Mr. P.L. Malone

Starter: Mr. P.F. Graffin

Judge: Mr. A.L. McKeever

Handicappers: Mr. G. O’Gorman & Mr. A. Shaw

Stewards Secretaries: Mr. C.J. Sweeney & Ms. P. Hassett

Medical Officers: Dr. A. McGoldrick & Dr. R. Downey

Veterinary Officer: Ms. N. O’Connor M.V.B.

Veterinary Assistants: Ms. C. Murphy & Mr. D. Fennessy

Security Officer: Mr. D. Buckley

Receiver of Entries: Horse Racing Ireland, Ballymany, The Curragh, Co. Kildare

Stakeholder: Horse Racing Ireland

Hon. Medical Officer: Dr. Eugene O’Beirn

Hon. Surgeons: Prof. Oliver McAnena M.Ch., F.R.C.S.I., Prof. Kilian Walsh, F.R.C.S.I.

Mr. Patrick J. O’Malley, MMsc F.R.C.S.I., Mr. Eddie Myers MD F.R.C.S.I.

Veterinary Surgeons:

Mr. E. T. O’Flynn, M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S., Mr. P. McManus, M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.,

Mrs. E O’Flynn M.V.B., Cert WEL., M.R.C.V.S. Mr. J.P. O’Donnell, M.V.B., M.R.C.V.S.

Chief Executive:

Mr. Michael Moloney, Racecourse, Ballybrit, Galway. Phone: 091-700100

Clerk of the Course

OFFICIAL RACECARD: €4.00

SATURDAY 5th AUGUST

WELCOME

WELCOME BACK TO BALLYBRIT

On behalf of the Galway Race Committee and the team at Galway Racecourse, we’re delighted you have joined us on the sixth day of the Galway Races Summer Festival where we have eight exciting races to look forward to, including the feature race on the card the BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle of €110,000.

We would like to thank today’s sponsors, BoyleSports, Bathshack, Grá Chocolates, the Ardilaun Hotel and McDonogh Capital Investments for their continued support and we hope that they and their guests have an enjoyable day.

This year we welcome back our valued partners and sponsors whose investment in our event help make the Galway Races what it is. This week we have more than €2.1 million of prizemoney on o er, with fifty-three races over the seven days.

Do join us at the parade ring prior to racing where we host a Racing Preview with Dave Keena who will mark your card for the day ahead. We hope you enjoy today’s racing and we would like to thank you for your support this week.

We look forward to welcoming you back here tomorrow for the final day of our Summer Festival.

Best wishes,

Mr. Anthony M. Ryan

Mr. Michael Moloney Chairman Chief Executive, Galway Racecourse

1.55pm RACE 1

The BoyleSports Download Our App Maiden Hurdle of €17,000

(Generously sponsored by BoyleSports)

A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting.

About 2 miles 150 yards

Winner €10,030 Second €3,400 Third €1,700 Fourth€850 Fifth€510 Sixth€340

1

Bumble Bee Bet (Ire)

Byrnes Bloodstock Limited Owner

C Byrnes LIMERICK

Trainer

Philip Byrnes (5) Jockey

Age 5

59

Recent Finishes 15

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Court Cave - Verona’s Sister (Beneficial)

Bred by Fergus Cumiskey

Colours DARK GREEN, white chevron, white armlet, quartered cap

Difficult to know how the forecast rain will suit but interesting on his hurdles debut Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 2 runs, 1 wins, 1 places Strike-Rate 50 % Prize-money earned €6,654

Bumble Bee Bet 1 N.H. win €6,119.10

6/4Fav Mr R.W. Barron 11.7 12L 5th of 6 to Lionnar 10.4 CUR 7 JUN Bumper 2m Gd

P. Byrnes 10.12 won 1/2L 2L from Luckie Seven 11.7 and Recoded 11.0 AYR 22 APR 11rn Bumper 2m Gd

2 Fast Medicine (Ire)

Shark Hanlon Racing Club Owner

John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW

Trainer

Jody McGarvey

Jockey

Hood, 26

Age 5

Recent Finishes 95000-4

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Iffraaj - Annie The Doc (Nayef)

Bred by Zalim Bifov

Colours ROYAL BLUE, light blue & red striped sleeves, red cap

Respectable effort on his hurdles debut at Roscommon last month; forecast rain a worry Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 15 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €17,619

Fast Medicine 2 flat wins €10,544.30

10/1 J.S. McGarvey 11.12 (H) 3 1/4L 5 1/2L 3/4L 4th to Timourid 11.12 ROS 10 JUL 14rn mdn hdl 1m 7f 110yds Gd/Yld

Joey Haynes 8.2 (H) 20L 24th of 28 to Majestic 7.11 NEWMARKET 24 SEP 22 hcp 1m 1f Gd

Callum Hutchinson 9.9 (H) 3L 10th of 19 to Perseus Way 9.1 NEWBURY 16 SEP 22 hcp (66-85)1m 2f Gd

3 Ivasecret (Ire)

Brendan Doorly Owner

John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW Trainer

Shane Fenelon (7)

Jockey

Age 5

116

Recent Finishes 425-000

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Ivawood - Ziggy’s Secret (Sakhee’s Secret)

Bred by Robert Norton

Colours PINK & PURPLE DIAMONDS, purple sleeves & cap

Well beaten in a Dundalk handicap when last seen in April; no appeal here Probable SP: 100/1

Career record 23 runs, 4 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 17 % Prize-money earned €37,437 Ivasecret 4 flat wins €24,037.50

4 Ninth Titan (Ire)

Pimlico Racing Ireland Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer

Paul Townend

Jockey

Hood, 355

Age 5

Recent Finishes -81870-

Weight 11-12

Breeding c Bay by Wootton Bassett - Yoga (Monsun)

Bred by Suc S Niarchos

Colours BEIGE, purple sleeves, beige cap

Impossible to assess but likely that he is the third string of the Mullins runners Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 11 runs, 4 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 36 % Prize-money earned €61,013

Ninth Titan 4 flat wins €55,000.00

A. Gutierrez 9.4 18L 14th of 15 to Il Decamerone (FR) 9.4 SAN SEBASTIAN 15 AUG 22 1m 4f Gd

A. Crastus 9.1 3L 7th of 8 to Lord Achilles (FR) 9.1 VICHY 19 JUL 22 Listed 1m 4f Gd /Sft

Stephane Pasquier 9.0 6L 8th of 12 to Shafaaf (USA) 9.0 BORDEAUX LE BOUSCAT 28 MAY 22 Listed 1m 1f 110yds Gd

5 Olympic Man (Fr)

Mrs Audrey Turley Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer

Danny Mullins

Jockey

Age 6

845

Recent Finishes 6-12/-

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Martaline - Parcelle De Sou (Ajdayt)

Bred by M Jean-Philippe Dubois

Colours YELLOW & BROWN QUARTERED, halved sleeves, yellow cap

Runner-up in a heavy ground hurdle in France when last seen 27 months ago; interesting Probable SP: 6/1

Career record 3 runs, 1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 33 % Prize-money earned €15,194

Olympic Man (FR) 1 flat win €4,250.00

F GILES 10.8 2 1/2L 2nd to Kenadara (FR) 10.12

F

10.6 19L 6th of 17 to Haut En Couleurs (FR)

The BoyleSports Download Our App Maiden Hurdle

6 Onehellofagetaway (Ire)

Get In Partnership

Owner

P J Rothwell WICKLOW Trainer

James O’Sullivan (3) Jockey

Age 5

26

Recent Finishes 0-0p

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Getaway - Hakuna (Saddlers’ Hall) Bred by Don Commins Colours PURPLE, yellow cap, purple star

Well beaten on his stable debut at Roscommon last month; little to recommend

7 Quarry Rocco (Ire)

Oliver Barden Owner

P J Rothwell WICKLOW

Darragh O’Keeffe

Career record 1 runs

Quarry Rocco 7/1

8

93

SP: 200/1

Age 5

Recent Finishes 10

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Shirocco - Quarry Minella (Oscar) Bred by Mr T O’Flynn Colours RED, light blue stars, red sleeves, white cap, red star

Point winner clearly has ability but best watched here Probable SP: 40/1

O’Connor 12.0 48L 10th of 15 to What’s Up Darling

6/4FF M J O’Connor won 12L 1 1/4L from Kilbarry Hill (GB) and Burnley Lane LISCARROLL 19-MAR-23 13r6f Gelds Mdn 3m Hvy

Rath Gaul Boy (Ire)

Sullivan Bloodstock Limited & Neill Hughes & P Crowley Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer

Brian Hayes

Jockey

Age 6

101

Recent Finishes 1-152-6

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Chesnut by Well Chosen - Media View (Presenting) Bred by Joe Roberts Colours RED, pink hoop, pink armlet, red cap

Likely to be a useful hurdling recruit and should prove hard to beat on his flights debut Probable SP: 6/4 Career record

wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €10,180

9 Shotgun Jack (Ire)

Mark M Kelly Owner

Patrick G Kelly GALWAY Trainer

Philip Donovan (5)

Jockey

10

Age 5

Recent Finishes 6Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Califet - Supreme Vic (Old Vic)

Bred by Mr Paul Mullins

Colours RED, black star, black stars on sleeves, black cap

50-1 when a remote sixth on debut in a bumper at Listowel 13 months ago; absent since Probable SP: 150/1

earned €109

The Riastrad (Ire)

Donal Kinsella Owner

Donal Kinsella LOUTH Trainer

Hood, 56

Age 5

Recent Finishes 97-8900

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Coulsty - Funtshill (Mustameet)

Bred by Mrs M Dowdall Blake

Colours BLACK, red chevron, white slvs., black & red hooped cap. Well beaten in two good ground maiden hurdles and no obvious chance Probable SP: 200/1 Career record

John Shinnick (7) Jockey

11 This Songisforyou (USA)

Mrs A F Mee Owner Emmet Mullins CARLOW Trainer Donagh

Age 5

Recent Finishes 12-653

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Grey by Temple City - Song Of Hours (Unbridled’s Song)

Bred by Malibu Farm, LLC

Colours EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, slvs. reversed, quartered cap

Solid run in a 1m4f amateur maiden here on Wednesday; one of the leading contenders here Probable SP: 9/4 Career record 5 runs, 1

3 places

20 %

1.55pm RACE 1

12 Can’t

Buy Time (Ire)

John P McManus Owner

Padraig Roche KILDARE Trainer

Aidan Kelly (5)

Jockey

Age 4

15

Recent Finishes 6

Weight 11-09

Breeding g Bay by Getaway - Carrigeen Kigelia (Presenting)

Bred by Mrs R H Lalor

Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

Mid-division on debut in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle two weeks ago; likely to need more time Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €110

Can’t Buy Time 18/1 A.P. Kelly 10.8 25L 6th of 11fn, 12rn to Sundial 11.7 KILB 21 JUL mdn hdl 2m 2f Sft

13

Jonny Mansie (Ire)

KDC Building & Civil Engineering Ltd Owner Declan Queally WATERFORD Trainer

Shane Fitzgerald Jockey

Career record 1 runs

14

Age 4

15

Recent Finishes 9

Weight 11-09

Breeding g Chesnut by Champs Elysees - Shake The Tree (Shantou)

Bred by James Hoare

Colours ROYAL BLUE, light blue triple diamond, royal blue sleeves, pink chevrons, light blue cap, purple star

Showed a glimpse of ability in a Kilbeggan maiden hurdle on debut; best watched Probable SP: 50/1

Ballycommon Chapel (Ire)

P Cluskey Owner

Age 5

Recent Finishes 60-0708

Weight 11-05

Breeding f Bay by Elzaam - Maya Bay (Peintre Celebre)

Bred by Mr Eamon O’Riordan

Colours EM. GREEN, black triple diamond & diamonds on slvs,em.green cap,black diamonds

Not entirely disgraced on his hurdles debut at Kilbeggan but an unlikely player here Probable SP: 66/1

Career record 12 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €1,045

Ballycommon Chapel

150/1 D. Meyler 10.13 51L 8th of 12fn, 16rn to Castra Vetera

6/1 HR49 R. Whearty 8.7 (BK)

15 Bobbisilver (Ire)

Paul Lyons & P J O’Boyle & T C Quinn

Paul John Gilligan GALWAY

Age 5

Recent Finishes 1747

Weight 11-05

Breeding f Bay by Malinas - Silver Skirt (Silver Patriarch)

Bred by Oldcourt Stud

Colours WHITE, emerald green star, maroon sleeves, maroon cap, white stars

Winning pointer and has shown a level of ability over hurdles; more suited to handicaps Probable SP: 25/1 Career record 3 runs, 1 places

16

Enfranchise (Ire)

Mrs A F Mee Owner John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW

Age 5

Recent Finishes 054175 Weight 11-05

Breeding f Bay by Invincible Spirit - Saoirse Abu (Mr Greeley) Bred by Godolphin

Colours EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, slvs. reversed, white cap

Not beaten far in a Listed novice hurdle here on Tuesday; each-way chance Probable SP: 10/1

Career record 24 runs, 6 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €147,548 Enfranchise 6 flat wins €58,918.90

17 Hockworthy Flyer (Ire)

Hudd And Son Partnership Owner

Andrew McNamara MEATH Trainer

Dillon Maxwell (7)

Age 8

15

Recent Finishes 74-0235

Weight 11-05

Breeding f Bay by Yeats - Timely Prospect (I’m Supposin)

Bred by Steve Hudd

Colours ORANGE, black stars on sleeves, black star on cap

Winless from 17 starts, went closest in a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick; much more needed

Career record 17 runs, 5 places Prize-money earned €5,716

Hockworthy Flyer -- Handicap Rating 85

Probable SP: 33/1

The BoyleSports Download Our App Maiden Hurdle

18 Mahlermore (Ire)

Charles Clarke Owner

Donal Hassett CLARE Trainer

J J Slevin

Jockey

Career record 1 runs

Mahlermore

Age 7

11

Recent Finishes 8

Weight 11-05

Breeding f Bay by Mahler - Saddlenomore (Saddlers’ Hall)

Bred by Charles Clarke Colours PINK, pink cap, maroon star

Down the field in a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle last month; no obvious appeal Probable SP: 66/1

50/1 J.J. Slevin 10.11 27L 8th of 13fn, 14rn to Extrapolation 11.12 BAL 25 JUL mdn hdl 2m 1f 5yds Gd

19 Onefortheditch (Ire)

Vincent Sheehan Owner

Eamonn Francis Gallagher CORK Trainer

A P Heskin

Jockey

Career record 1 runs

Onefortheditch

Age 5

15

Recent Finishes 5566

Weight 11-05

Breeding f Bay by Shirocco - Backinthere (Flemensfirth)

Bred by Vincent Sheehan

Colours WHITE, red stars, dark blue & light blue hooped sleeves, dark blue & light blue striped cap

Mid-division in a Killarney bumper on her track debut last month; others much more likely Probable SP: 66/1

Prize-money earned €115

125/1 Mr E.P. O’Brien 10.13 30L 6th of 12 to Abi’s Champ 11.11 KILL 21 JUL Bumper 2m 1f Gd/Yld

(PtoP) 8/1 B Dunleavy 31L 6th to Jet Away Express BARTLEMY 07-MAY-23 11r6f Mares Mdn 3m Yld

(PtoP) 8/1 T Feeney 16L 5th to Lightening Mahler DROMAHANE 23-APR-23 13r10f Mares Mdn 3m Gd

20 She’s No Fool (Ire)

S O’Brien Hayes Owner

Frank John Hayes TIPPERARY Trainer

Eoin Walsh (3)

Jockey

Age 5

Recent Finishes

Weight 11-05

Breeding f Bay by Presenting - Delgany Breese (Kayf Tara) Bred by Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary

Colours RED, yellow epaulettes, emerald green sleeves, emerald green cap, white diamond

Stoutly bred mare best watched on her hurdles debut Probable SP: 100/1

RESERVES

21 Hurry Up Allen (Fr)

Mrs Y Dunleavy Owner

Mrs Y Dunleavy GALWAY Trainer

Paul Cawley (7)

Jockey

Career record 1 runs

Hurry Up Allen (FR)

TStrap, 16

Age 6

Recent Finishes fp5p/-8

Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Gris De Gris - Quouzeix (Robin Des Champs)

Bred by M Bruno Vagne & M Francis Woods

Colours MAROON, white cross sashes, quartered cap

First reserve; completed in one point-to-point but not a bad effort in a Killarney bumper Probable SP: No Odds

80/1 Miss L. Costello 11.7 (TS) 17L 8th of 12 to Minella Diamond

22 Squire Ohara (Ire)

Lyreen Syndicate Owner A J Martin MEATH Trainer

Jockey

Age 5

119

Recent Finishes 33 Weight 11-12

Breeding g Bay by Milan - Laughing Lesa (Bob Back)

Bred by Cathal Ennis

Colours EMERALD GREEN, red sleeves, check cap

Second reserve; placed in bot point-to-point outings this year; best watched Probable SP: No Odds

Squire Ohara

(PtoP) 9/2 N McParlan 3 1/2L 3rd to Nativehill LOUGHANMORE 08-APR-23

23 Quinta (Ire)

KTDA Racing Owner Gordon Elliott MEATH

Age 5

Recent Finishes 6Weight 11-05

Breeding f Bay by Blue Bresil - Hester Flemen (Flemensfirth)

Bred by Mr & Mrs Paul & Clare Rooney

Colours BLACK, white sash, white sleeves, black stars, black cap, white star

Third reserve; disappointing bumper debut when only midfield at Fairyhouse in December Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €104

LAST YEAR 1st Merlin Giant, 2nd Hubrisko, 3rd Rexem

TRAINER Emmet Mullins WEIGHT 11-12 TIME 4m 8.30 secs GOING soft

BETTING FORECAST 6-4 Rath Gaul Boy, 9-4 This Songisforyou, 6 Olympic Man, 8 Bumble Bee Bet, 10 Enfranchise, Ninth Titan, 12 Fast Medicine, 25 Bobbisilver, 33 Can’t Buy Time, Hockworthy Flyer, 40 Quarry Rocco, 50 Jonny Mansie, 66 Ballycommon Chapel, Mahlermore, Onefortheditch, 100 Ivasecret, She’s No Fool, 150 Shotgun Jack, 200 Onehellofagetaway, The Riastrad

RACE 1 PREDICTOR

The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

RACE VERDICT

Not too many of these count. This Songisforyou won his bumper here last year and his run in a Flat maiden here on Wednesday shows the form he is in. Willie Mullins is triply represented here with two French imports difficult to assess, but good bumper horse RATH GAUL BOY has the makings of a nice prospect and can make a winning debut here. [Justin O’Hanlon]

Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: RATH GAUL BOY

Next Best: This Songisforyou

SELECTION: THIS SONGISFORYOU

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Hallowed Star wins decisively under Rachael Blackmore in 2022

2.30pm RACE 2

The BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle of €110,000 (Listed Race)

(Registered as the Mervue Handicap Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by BoyleSports)

An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times in hurdle races up to and including 23rd July 2023.

About 2 miles 6 furlongs 108 yards.

1 Finest Evermore (Ire)

The Turner Family Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW

Age 7

Recent Finishes 3-4-p1-

Weight 11-12

Breeding f Bay by Yeats - St Helans Bay (Heron Island)

Bred by Paddy McCormack & Seamus Larkin

Colours YELLOW, black horse, yellow sleeves, dual black pinstripes, yellow cap, black tassel Missed a couple of engagements during the summer so ready to run; each-way chance

-- Handicap Rating 142

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HR137 S.F. O’Keeffe 11.4 nk 1L 4 1/2L 4th to Royal Kahala 11.4 LEP 29 DEC 21 9rn hdl Grade 3 2m 4f Yld/Sft

2 Icare Allen (Fr)

John P McManus Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer

Aidan Kelly (5)

Jockey

TStrap, 30

Age 5

Recent Finishes 433-008

Weight 11-08

Breeding g Bay by Cokoriko - Coeur D’allen (Network)

Bred by Bruno Vagne

Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, em. green cap, white star well beaten in two big-field handicap hurdles this year Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 10 runs, 3 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 30 % Prize-money earned €54,327

Icare Allen (FR) 1 flat win €7,500.00 2 N.H. wins €25,075.00 -- Handicap Rating 138

HR140 P. Townend 11.8 (TS) 10L 8th of 12fn, 13rn to Fils D’oudairies (FR) 11.5 TIPP 6 JUL hdl Grade 3 2m Gd/Yld

Mark Walsh 11.8 (TS) 33L 17th of 20fn, 26rn to Langer Dan

Jonjo O’Neill Jr. 11.12 (TS) 59L 14th of 16 to Aucunrisque

3 Highland Charge (Ire)

Gigginstown House Stud Owner

Noel Meade MEATH Trainer

Neil Ryan (7) Jockey

Age 8

22

Recent Finishes 3-p8001

Weight 11-07

Breeding g Bay by Fame And Glory - Full of Birds (Epervier Bleu)

Bred by Mrs C J Berry Colours MAROON, white star & armlet, maroon cap, white star

Unproven over this trip but only up 6lb or Kilbeggan and goes on soft; respected Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 13 runs, 4 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 30 % Prize-money earned €49,427 Highland Charge 4 N.H.

€43,955.00 -- Handicap Rating 137

Sam Ewing 10.12 21L 16th of 22fn, 24rn to Faivoir (FR) 10.7 CHELTENHAM 17 MAR hcp hdl Grade C 2m 179yds Sft

4 Merlin Giant (Fr)

Mrs A F Mee Owner Emmet Mullins CARLOW Trainer

J J Slevin

Jockey

Yld/Sft

C,H, 42

Age 6

Recent Finishes 131-001

Weight 11-07

Breeding g Bay by Camelot - Moon Giant (Giant’s Causeway)

Bred by Mme Ilse Smits

Colours EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE HALVED, slvs. reversed, quartered cap

Back to form in cheekpieces in a Down Royal Flat maiden in June; hood added here

28 %

earned €91,546

Probable SP: 7/1

The BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

5 Hallowed Star (Ire)

Mrs A F Mee

Owner

John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW

Trainer

Keith Donoghue

Jockey

Forecast rain will help; likely to be a strong

6 Gallant John Joe (Ire)

CPiece, 3

Age 8

Recent Finishes fp-f506

Weight 11-05

Breeding g Bay by Sea The Stars - All Hallows (Dalakhani)

Bred by Airlie Stud

Colours EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE

to follow up last year’s success

slvs. reversed, white cap

Breeding g Bay by Presenting - Shuil A Hocht (Mohaajir)

Bred by Kenilworth House Stud

Colours DARK BLUE, orange braces, halved sleeves, dark blue cap, orange spots Good

at Cork last time; goes on any ground and should give a good account

SP: 14/1

7 Power Of Pause (Ire)

Miss M A Masterson Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer

Age 8

68

Recent Finishes b6/-7p2

Weight 11-02

Breeding g Chesnut by Doyen - Shady Pines (Great Palm)

Bred by Kenneth Parkhill

Colours ROYAL BLUE & EMERALD GREEN DIAMONDS, emerald green sleeves, striped cap

Stayed on well to be runner-up in a competitive Ballinrobe handicap in May; big

(Ire)

30 %

9 Ilikedwayurthinkin (Ire)

earned €77,239

Blinkers, 22

9

Recent Finishes p-u3476

11-01

Breeding g Bay by Yeats - Sway (Califet)

Bred by Mrs Noreen McManus Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

Three of his four wins have come at this venue; fair chance off this mark Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 30 runs, 4 wins, 11 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €86,322 Ilikedwayurthinkin 4

-- Handicap Rating 131

10 Lucid Dreams (Ire)

John Patrick Ryan & Thomas James & Eoin Banville Owner

John Patrick Ryan TIPPERARY Trainer

Liam Quinlan (5)

Age 8

Recent Finishes 23112

Weight 11-01

Breeding g Bay by Arcadio - Dream On (Final Appearance)

Bred by Arctic Tack & Norrismount Studs

Colours MAROON, pink sleeves, white cap

Improved again when narrowly beaten in a novice contest at Roscommon; progressive Probable SP: 10/1

places Strike-Rate 40 % Prize-money

2.30pm RACE 2

11 Maze Runner (Ire)

Mrs J M Mullins Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer

Michael O’Sullivan

Jockey

Age 8

5

Recent Finishes 2075-80

Weight 11-01

Breeding g Bay by Authorized - Alice Rose (Manduro)

Bred by R Winston & V Cartmel

Colours EMERALD GREEN, pink diamond & sleeves, white cap

Got no run in the amateur handicap here on Monday; stays 3m and capable of getting into it Probable SP: 16/1

12 Streets Of Doyen (Ire)

Ms Caroline Ahearn Owner

Thomas Gibney MEATH Trainer

Darragh O’Keeffe

Jockey

DEC 22 Ext hcp hdl 3m Sft

TStrap, 22

Age 9

Recent Finishes 350-p10

Weight 11-01

Breeding g Bay by Doyen - Satco Street (Satco)

Bred by Alan Cox

Colours LIGHT BLUE, purple stars, purple star on cap

Won a 3m handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan in June; might just be a better hurdler; respected Probable SP: 16/1

Career record 32 runs, 7 wins, 15 places Strike-Rate 21 % Prize-money earned €97,661

Streets Of Doyen 7 N.H. wins €62,726.60 C -- Handicap Rating 131

15/2 HR132 K.E Buckley 10.13 66L last of 10fn, 13rn to Foxy Jacks 11.4 KILB 14 JUL Ext hcp chse Listed 3m 1f Yld/Sft

15/2 HR129 K. Callaghan 11.5 won 2 1/4L 45L from Waitnsee 10.8 and Eco Pete 10.2 KILB 19 JUN 7rn Ext hcp hdl 3m 100yds Gd

16/1 HR135 D.J. O’Keeffe 11.12 p.u. in race won by Macs Charm 11.12 FAIR 10 APR 12rn Ext hcp chse 3m 130yds Sft

13

Thecompanysergeant (GB)

Martin Cooney Owner

Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY

Trainer

Donagh Meyler Jockey

Age 6

118

Recent Finishes 113-212

Weight 11-01

Breeding g Bay by Kayf Tara - Shuil Gealach (Flemensfirth)

Bred by Paul Webber & Overbury Stallions Ltd

Colours WHITE & RED CHECK, white sleeves, red spots on cap

Second in Grade 2 last time was another solid run; unexposed and soft ground not an issue

Career record 7 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 42 % Prize-money earned €33,716

Thecompanysergeant (GB) 3 N.H. wins €20,945.00 -- Handicap Rating 131

14/1 HR125 P.T. Enright 11.3 15L 2nd to Nick Rockett 11.3 FAIR 9 APR 11rn nov.hdl Grade 2 2m 4f 100yds Yld

Probable SP: 7/1

7/4Fav D. Meyler 11.12 won 3/4L 3L from Smooth Player 11.12 and Fameaftertheglory (GB) 11.12 NAV 20 MAR 17rn mdn hdl 2m Hvy

9/2 D. King 11.7 hd 2nd to Bialystok 11.12 NAAS 26 FEB 21rn mdn hdl 1m

14 Watch The Weather (GB)

Sean Connors Owner

R P Cody KILKENNY Trainer

Rachael Blackmore Jockey

TStrap, 30

Age 7

Recent Finishes p20-901

Weight 11-01

Breeding g Bay by Kayf Tara - Tinker’s Burrow (Presenting)

Bred by Mrs Judy Wilson

Colours EMERALD GREEN, orange disc, white sleeves, orange cap

Up 14lb for Tipperary and winning this would require a career best; not impossible though Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 15 runs, 3 wins, 6 places

20 % Prize-money earned €31,190

PUN 25 APR Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 100yds Yld/Sft 16/1 HR119 D. Meyler 10.3 (TS) 22L 9th of 11fn, 14rn to L’yser (FR) 10.3 CK 9 APR hcp hdl (0-145) Grade B 2m 3f Yld

15

Dartan (GB)

Killian McDonnell Owner

Matthew J Smith MEATH Trainer

James Smith (7)

Jockey

B,T, 5

Age 6

Recent Finishes 071170

Weight 11-00

Breeding g Grey by Reliable Man - Desabina (Big Shuffle)

Bred by Gestut Rottgen

Colours YELLOW, red cross sashes, hooped sleeves & cap

Well beaten in a Killarney handicap hurdle and the amateur handicap here; others preferred Probable SP:

The BoyleSports Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

16

Foveros (Fr)

Luke McMahon & Francis Mangan

Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW

Trainer

Sean O’Keeffe

Jockey

Age 8

35

Recent Finishes 0-000-8

Weight 11-00

Breeding g Bay by Authorized - Fanurio’s Angel (Sanglamore)

Bred by Mme Virginia Fragiskos & S C E A Haras Du Hoguenet Colours PURPLE, yellow chevron, yellow cap

Ran well after a year off in a 2m handicap at the Curragh last month; not dismissed Probable SP: 50/1 Career

19 % Prize-money earned

17 La Prima Donna (Fr)

Recent

Breeding f Bay by Saint Des Saints - Princesse D’anjou (Nononito)

Bred by M Francois-Marie Cottin

Colours LIGHT BLUE, white spots, striped sleeves, light blue cap, white spots

Refused to race at Kilbeggan last time; blinkered here but hard to trust after that Probable SP: 40/1

Career record 9 runs, 1 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €46,244

La Prima Donna (FR) 1 N.H. win €6,195.00 -- Handicap Rating 129

13/8 K. Callaghan 10.10 (CP) ref. in race won by Space Tourist 10.10 KILB 19 JUN 5rn hdl 2m 2f 59yds Gd

100/30Fav HR129 P. Townend 10.12 (CP) br.d in race won by Hallowed Star 10.11 here 30 JUL 22 20rn Ext hcp hdl Grade B 2m 6f 168yds Sft

2/13Fav HR129 P. Townend 10.13 (CP) won 4 3/4L 21L from Emily Roebling 10.13 and Bang On Target 10.13 TIPP 19 MAY 22 14rn mdn hdl

2m 4f 90yds Gd

18 Nikini (Ire)

Gorm Agus Ban Syndicate Owner

Age 6

Recent Finishes 12-0745

Weight 10-12

Breeding f Bay by Sea Moon - Back Log (Bob Back)

Bred by John O’Connor

Colours ROYAL BLUE & WHITE HOOPS, white stars on sleeves, white star on cap

Beaten at short odds in a pair of Flat maidens last twice; some questions to answer Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 11 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 27 % Prize-money earned €34,702

19 Act Of God (GB)

Brian Comer Owner

E J O’Grady TIPPERARY Trainer

Ben Harvey (3)

CPiece, 18 Age 8

Recent Finishes 2516-70 Weight 10-11

Breeding g Bay by Camelot - Adja (Rock of Gibraltar)

Bred by Dayton Investments (Breeding) Limited

Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE DIABOLO, quartered cap

Won off a similar mark two years ago but soundly beaten in a pair of Flat handicaps lately Probable SP: 33/1

20 Digby (Ire)

Mrs P J Conway Owner

Dermot Anthony McLoughlin MEATH Trainer

P J O’Hanlon (5)

Jockey

Age 8

54

Recent Finishes -413f-3

Weight 10-11

Breeding g Bay by Tobougg - Calissee (Ocean of Wisdom)

Bred by Mrs P J Conway

Colours PINK, white hoop, royal blue cap.

Decent third at Roscommon after 11 months off; spot on for this and should play a hand Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 10 runs, 3 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 30 % Prize-money earned €33,083 Digby 3

-- Handicap Rating 127

2.30pm RACE 2

21 Bugs Moran (Ire)

Jack Singleton Owner

Noel Meade MEATH Trainer Jack Kennedy

RESERVES

Age 6

Recent Finishes -44312Weight 10-11

Breeding g Bay by Pour Moi - Vivachi (Red Ransom)

Bred by Arctic Tack Stud Colours RED, white stars on sleeves, white star on cap First reserve; very progressive staying novice handicapper last year; over 15 months off

22 An Mhi (Ire)

Pioneer Racing & C B Woods & Christopher Donnelly

Second reserve; completed a hat-trick of victories in uncompetitive novice events in UK Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 8 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 37 % Prize-money earned €22,630

An Mhi 3 N.H. wins €17,971.30 -- Handicap Rating 126

Sean Bowen 11.12 (TS) won 17L 4 3/4L from Jeepydoff Meel (FR) 11.3 and Craven Bay 11.2 UTTOXETER 2 JUL 4rn nov.hdl 2m 3f 207yds Gd

Sean Bowen 11.8 (TS) won 1 1/4L 26L from Fiveonefive 11.8 and Dance Thief 10.8 PERTH 11 JUN 8rn nov.hdl 2m 4f 35yds Gd /Sft

5/6Fav HR122 K.M. Donoghue 11.4 (TS) won 7L 10L from Misty’s Gift 11.12 and Zettabyte 10.11 BAL 29 MAY 15rn mdn hdl 2m 6f 92yds Gd

23 Au Fleuron (Fr)

Bective Stud Owner

Gordon Elliott MEATH Trainer

Jockey

CPiece, 22

Age 6

Recent Finishes 04-8009

Weight 10-10

Breeding g Bay by Crillon - La Pelodette (Sagamix)

Bred by M Nicolas Madamet, M Ian Kellitt & Mme Ann

Thomlinson

Colours WHITE & EMERALD GREEN CHEVRONS, red cap 3ird reserve; down the field in competitive handicap hurdles; well held over fences latest Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 13 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €19,267

Au Fleuron (FR) 2 N.H. wins €11,800.00 -- Handicap Rating 126

15/2 K.M. Donoghue 11.12 (CP) 75L last of 9fn, 12rn to Desertmore House

Mr Kieren Buckley 10.12 (BK) 25L 15th of 22 to West Balboa

TONGUESTRAP ON No. 2, 12, 14, 22 C,H ON No. 4

BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 15

LAST YEAR 1st Hallowed Star, 2nd Happy Jacky, 3rd Mars Harper

TRAINER John Joseph Hanlon WEIGHT 10-11 TIME 5m 54.60 secs GOING soft

BETTING FORECAST 6 Hallowed Star, Ilikedwayurthinkin, 7 Merlin Giant, Power Of Pause, Thecompanysergeant, 10 Lucid Dreams, 12 Digby, Finest Evermore, Highland Charge, Watch The Weather, 14 Gallant John Joe, 16 Ambitious Fellow, Maze Runner, Streets Of Doyen, 25 Nikini, 33 Act Of God, Dartan, Icare Allen, 40 La Prima Donna, 50 Foveros

RACE 2 PREDICTOR

RACE VERDICT

Deeply competitive contest. Power Of Pause looks the best of the Willie Mullins runners. Last year’s winner Hallowed Star is just 7lb higher than when bolting up last year. Ilikedwayurthinkin has a fair chance of this mark, while the unexposed Thecompanysergeant could be well capable of a big run, as should recent Down Royal winner Merlin Giant. The selection at the bottom of the handicap is DIGBY, a faller when with every chance in this race last year with a good Roscommon run under his belt.

[Justin O’Hanlon]

Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: DIGBY

SELECTION: STREETS OF DOYEN

Next Best: Streets Of Doyen

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RACE 3

The BoyleSports Casino Irish EBF Maiden of €18,500

(Generously sponsored by BoyleSports & the Irish EBF (€4,000))

For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible.

About 1 mile 73 yards. Starting from stalls.

Winner €10,915 Second €3,700 Third €1,850 Fourth€925 Fifth€555 Sixth€370

NO / COLOURS HORSE / OWNER / TRAINER / JOCKEY

1 Bad Desire (Fr)

ES Racing,Shanahan,Magnier,Wil

liams Owner

Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

Trainer

Dylan Browne McMonagle

Jockey

AGE / FORM / WEIGHT / BREEDING

Age 2 Drawn 2

Recent Finishes

Weight 9-07

Breeding c Bay/Brown by Wootton Bassett - Zalia (Oasis Dream)

Bred by E A R L Haras De Grandcamp

Colours MAUVE, purple epaulettes, purple star on cap

Wootton Bassett colt; half-brother to Gr 3 winner; useful pedigree and yard can ready one Probable SP: 2/1

2 Kathaniel (Ire)

John Harney & Pat O’Neill

Owner

Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY

Trainer

Andrew Slattery

Jockey

3

Age 2 Drawn 5

Recent Finishes

Weight 9-07

Breeding g Chesnut by Nathaniel - Katouna (Dutch Art)

Bred by Bunowen Bloodstock

Colours DARK BLUE, yellow epaulettes, yellow diamonds on cap

Son of Nathaniel; half-brother to 7f 2yo winner; gelded; yard 1-21 with 2yos this year Probable SP: 20/1

Mexican Joe (Ire)

Luke Comer Owner

Luke Comer MEATH Trainer

Nathan Crosse Jockey

Age 2 Drawn 3

Recent Finishes

Weight 9-07

Breeding c Bay by Raa Atoll - Luminize (Vocalised)

Bred by Luke Comer

Colours MAROON & WHITE DIABOLO, white sleeves, maroon cap

Raa Atoll colt; dam unplaced 1m4f; yard 0-46 with 2yos last five years; others preferred Probable SP: 33/1

4 Navy Seal (Ire)

Derrick Smith & Mrs John Magnier & Michael Tabor

A P O’Brien TIPPERARY

19

Age 2 Drawn 6

Recent Finishes 5

Weight 9-07

Breeding c Bay by Dubawi - Athena (Camelot)

Bred by Coolmore

Colours PURPLE, white seams, striped sleeves, purple cap

Well bred sort who got the message late on debut; will come on plenty for that Probable SP: 2/5

Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €300 Navy Seal

5 T Or Coffey (Ire)

T Brouder & Tony Coffey Owner

Paul Mulligan MEATH Trainer

Rory Cleary Jockey

Yld

8

Age 2 Drawn 4

Recent Finishes u

Weight 9-07

Breeding c Bay by Gustav Klimt - Roclette (Rock of Gibraltar)

Bred by Ms N O’Reilly

Colours DARK GREEN, white stars, dark green sleeves, white star on cap

Unseated when 125s on debut last week and this looks tough Probable SP: 50/1

6 Eastern Cape (Ire)

Thomas Gammell Owner

Paul Gammell LIMERICK Trainer

Killian Leonard Jockey

8

Age 2 Drawn 1

Recent Finishes 0

Weight 9-02

Breeding f Bay by Acclamation - Western Safari (High Chaparral)

Bred by M Fahy & Rathbarry Stud

Colours RED, black braces, black diamond on cap

Last of 16 in a maiden at Cork last week; others preferred Probable SP: 100/1

LAST YEAR 1st Serious Challenge, 2nd Hiawatha, 3rd Dutch Gold

TRAINER J S Bolger WEIGHT 9-7 TIME 1m 50.58 secs GOING soft

BETTING FORECAST 2-5 Navy Seal, 2 Bad Desire, 20 Kathaniel, 33 Mexican Joe, 50 T Or Coffey, 100 Eastern Cape

RACE 3 PREDICTOR

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RACE VERDICT

It’s hard to get away from the well bred NAVY SEAL who showed ability on last month’s debut and could be hard to beat with improvemet likely. The newcomer Bad Desire might be the one to chase him home. He’s a half-brother to a Group 3 winner and his trainer can ready one. [Phill Anderson]

Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: NAVY SEAL

Next Best: Bad Desire

SELECTION: BAD DESIRE

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3.40pm RACE 4

The Bathshack Maiden of €17,000

(Generously sponsored by Bathshack)

For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting.

About 1 mile 73 yards.

Starting from stalls.

1 Lord Vader (GB)

Kieran Leavy & Emmet Mullins

Owner

Emmet Mullins CARLOW

Trainer

Ronan Whelan Jockey

TStrap, 23

Age 4 Drawn 15

Recent Finishes 26-0449

Weight 10-01

Breeding g Chesnut by Ulysses - Lysanda (Lando)

Bred by The Lysanda Partnership

Colours MAROON, emerald green sash, emerald green star on cap

Not beaten far in a premier handicap at Leopardstown last time; likely to run his race Probable SP: 12/1

2 Peddler’s

John Breslin Owner

A J Martin MEATH Trainer

Ben Coen

Jockey

Lane (Ire)

Age 5 Drawn 13

Recent Finishes

Weight 10-01

Breeding g Chesnut by Tamayuz - Cnocan Diva (Danehill Dancer)

Bred by Mr John Breslin

Colours EMERALD GREEN, yellow sleeves, white cap, yellow spots

Best watched on his somewhat belated debut Probable SP: 33/1

3 Rapid City (Ire)

Luke Comer Owner

Luke Comer MEATH Trainer

Nathan Crosse

Jockey

TStrap, Age 4 Drawn 8

Recent Finishes

Weight 10-01

Breeding c Bay by War Command - Call Soon (Lord Shanakill)

Bred by Mrs Margaret Comer

Colours MAROON & WHITE DIABOLO, white sleeves, maroon cap

Tongue-tied for his debut and best watched Probable SP: 66/1

4 Awqaat (Ire) S & S Partnership

Owner

John C McConnell MEATH

Trainer

Donagh O’Connor

Jockey

Career record 2 runs

Awqaat

18

Age 4 Drawn 4

Recent Finishes 5-6

Weight 9-10

Breeding f Bay by Awtaad - Qareenah (Arch)

Bred by Shadwell Estate Company Limited

Colours YELLOW, royal blue braces, royal blue stars on sleeves, royal blue cap, yellow star

Ran okay on his second start when not beaten far in a Killarney maiden last month

Prize-money earned €362

66/1 D.W. O’Connor 9.4 3 1/4L 6th of 10 to Coolree 9.9 KILL 18 JUL mdn 1m 30yds Yld

50/1 D.W. O’Connor 9.3 26L 5th of 12 to Bua 9.3 CUR 23 OCT 22 mdn 7f Sft/Hvy

5 Our Matilda (Ire)

Bernard Caldwell Owner

Garry Caldwell KILDARE Trainer

Jack Kearney (7) Jockey

Career record 4 runs

Probable SP: 14/1

CPiece, 44

Age 4 Drawn 3

Recent Finishes 009-0

Weight 9-10

Breeding f Bay by Mehmas - Sahaayef (Mawatheeq)

Bred by Ballintry Stud

Colours YELLOW, royal blue braces, royal blue & yellow striped sleeves, white & royal blue hooped cap

Off for almost a year but showed little on her return in a Leopardstown handicap Probable SP: 100/1

Our Matilda -- Handicap Rating 52

100/1 HR53 R.P. Cleary 9.5 (CP) 14L 15th of 22 to Everylittlestep 9.1 LEP 22 JUN hcp (47-65)1m 1f Gd

100/1 Siobhan Rutledge 8.12 11L 9th of 13 to Coreman 9.8 here 26 JUL 22 mdn 7f Gd/Yld

200/1 Siobhan Rutledge 8.12 8 3/4L 12th of 15 to Benitoite 9.3 CUR 16 JUL 22 mdn 1m Gd

6

Bottler’secret (Ire)

Mrs Emily Murphy

Owner

Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH Trainer

Dylan Browne McMonagle

Jockey

The Bathshack Maiden

43

Age 3 Drawn 5

Recent Finishes 4

Weight 9-08

Breeding g Bay by Dragon Pulse - Himiko (Aussie Rules)

Bred by T Kimura

Colours GREY, maroon stars, grey sleeves, maroon star on cap

Should improve for Limerick and the stiffer mile is likely to suit; should be thereabouts Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €500

Bottler’secret

50/1 C.J. MacRedmond 9.3 1/2L 3 1/4L 3 1/4L 4th to Farnborough 9.8 LIM 23 JUN 16rn mdn 1m Yld/Sft

7

Grann’s Boy (Ire)

Nap Racing Syndicate

Owner

H Rogers LOUTH Trainer

Siobhan Rutledge (3)

Jockey

Career record 1 runs Grann’s

8

Career record

9

Career record

10

8

Age 3 Drawn 6

Recent Finishes 9

Weight 9-08

Breeding g Bay by Zoffany - Cloudy Miss (Shamardal)

Bred by John Connaughton

Colours DARK BLUE, white star, white sleeves, maroon stars, white cap, maroon stars

Never involved after a slow start in a Down Royal maiden but not beaten far Probable SP: 50/1

Lynskey (Ire)

D Coogan Owner

Joseph Anthony Murray MEATH Trainer Robbie Colgan Jockey

16

Age 3 Drawn 1

Recent Finishes 80

Weight 9-08

Breeding g Chesnut by Dawn Approach - Valamareha (Val Royal)

Bred by Danny Coogan

Colours PURPLE, black diamond, purple cap

Soundly beaten in a pair of maidens over further; makes little appeal Probable SP: 66/1

Navajo River (Ire)

Luke Comer Owner

Luke Comer MEATH Trainer

Gary Carroll Jockey

24

Age 3 Drawn 11

Recent Finishes 09

Weight 9-08

Breeding c Bay by Kargali - Isle of Beauty (Refuse To Bend)

Bred by Luke Comer

Colours MAROON & WHITE DIABOLO, white sleeves, white cap

Down the field in a pair of maidens; needs this for a handicap mark Probable SP: 66/1

Saffronandblue (Ire)

Anthony Vaughan & O B P Carroll Owner

Martin Brassil KILDARE Trainer

Luke McAteer

Career record 2 runs Saffronandblue

16

Age 3 Drawn 12

Recent Finishes 08

Weight 9-08

Breeding g Bay by Fast Company - Red Riddle (Verglas)

Bred by Dermot Kelly

Colours ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW QUARTERED, yellow sleeves, striped cap

Ground will suit but the drop back in trip is unlikely to Probable SP: 40/1

11 Simpson’s Paradox (Ire)

Niarchos Family Owner

Mrs John Harrington KILDARE Trainer

Shane Foley Jockey

17

Age 3 Drawn 14

Recent Finishes 635-42

Weight 9-08

Breeding g Bay by Mastercraftsman - Alpha Lupi (Rahy)

Bred by Niarchos Family

Colours DARK BLUE, light blue cross sashes, striped sleeves, white cap

Runner-up in a Killarney maiden last month; a repeat will see him in the mix once again Probable SP: 2/1

Career record 5 runs, 2 places Prize-money earned €5,039 Simpson’s Paradox -- Handicap Rating 82

4

12 Spitfire Fighter (Ire)

DCJGPN Syndicate

Owner

Noel Meade MEATH Trainer

Colin Keane

Jockey

Age 3 Drawn 2

Recent Finishes

Weight 9-08

Breeding g Bay by Elusive Pimpernel - Summer Spice (Key of Luck)

Bred by Irish National Stud

Colours PURPLE, yellow cap, white star

Plenty of winners in his pedigree; champion jockey booked and interesting on debut Probable SP: 8/1

13 A Day In Deauville (Ire)

Miss Catriona Mac Nabb

Owner

Gillian Scott LIMERICK Trainer

Billy Lee

Jockey

Age 3 Drawn 9

Recent Finishes

Weight 9-03

Breeding f Chesnut by Kessaar - Victoria Lodge (Grand Lodge)

Bred by Tally-Ho Stud

Colours WHITE, royal blue sash, pink cap

Plenty of speed in his pedigree; best watched on debut Probable SP: 25/1

14 Katola (Ire)

H H Aga Khan

Owner

D K Weld KILDARE Trainer

Chris Hayes

Jockey

Age 3 Drawn 7

Recent Finishes

Weight 9-03

Breeding f Bay by Awtaad - Katiola (Oratorio)

Bred by His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C

Colours GREEN, red epaulettes, green cap

By Awtaad from a solid Aga Khan family; would not have to be a star to land this on debut Probable SP: 11/8

15 Nancy Angel (Ire)

Ms Orla O’Connor

Owner

John C McConnell MEATH

Trainer

Nicole Weir (10)

Jockey

Career record 5 runs

Nancy Angel

334

Age 3 Drawn 10

Recent Finishes 68779-

Weight 9-03

Breeding f Bay by Dark Angel - Ripalong (Revoque)

Bred by Pier House Stud

Colours GREY, light green disc, light green seams on sleeves, striped cap

Beat few rivals in five starts for Richard Hannon; hard to fancy on her stable debut Probable SP: 50/1

Sam Hitchcott 9.4 12L last of 9 to Mister X 9.5 BRIGHTON 5 SEP 22 hcp (0-55)5f 215yds Gd

Dane O’Neill 9.2 31L last of 7 to Estehwadh 9.6 FFOS LAS 26 AUG 22 hcp (0-60)7f 80yds Gd

Dane O’Neill 9.2 21L 7th of 9 to Running Lion (GB) 9.2 LINGFIELD PARK 6 AUG 22 1m 1yds Std

TONGUESTRAP ON No. 1, 3 CPiece ON No. 5

LAST YEAR 1st Saraqael, 2nd Samuel Pepys, 3rd Lizzy’s Filly

TRAINER R P Cody WEIGHT 9-8 TIME 1m 51.18 secs GOING soft

BETTING FORECAST 11-8 Katola, 2 Simpson’s Paradox, 8 Bottler’secret, Spitfire Fighter, 12 Lord Vader, 14 Awqaat, 25 A Day In Deauville, 33 Peddler’s Lane, 40 Saffronandblue, 50 Grann’s Boy, Nancy Angel, 66 Lynskey, Navajo River, Rapid City, 100 Our Matilda

RACE 4 PREDICTOR

RACE VERDICT

A maiden not brimming with quality. Simpson’s Paradox hung fire at Killarney but is respected on the bare form, while Bottler’secret could be capable of plenty of improvement from his Limerick debut. The selection is KATOLA, from a very good Aga Khan family and would not have to be a star to land this on debut. [Justin O’Hanlon]

Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: KATOLA

Next Best: Awqaat

SELECTION: AWQAAT

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4.15pm RACE 5

The Grá Chocolates Irish EBF Nursery Handicap of €21,000

(Generously sponsored by Grá Chocolates and the Irish EBF (€2,000))

An extended handicap for two years old only that are EBF eligible (90 = 9st 10lbs).

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About 7 furlongs.

Starting from stalls.

Winner €12,390 Second €4,200 Third €2,100 Fourth€1,050

1 Portland (Ire)

Michael Tabor & Derrick Smith & Mrs

John Magnier Owner

A P O’Brien TIPPERARY

Trainer

Seamie Heffernan

Jockey

31

Age 2 Drawn 4

Recent Finishes 34

Weight 9-10

Breeding c Bay by Dubawi - Zagitova (Galileo)

Bred by Coolmore

Colours ROYAL BLUE, orange disc, striped sleeves & cap

No real chance take by the handicapper; should run his race and probably improving Probable SP: 13/8

Career record 2 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,205 Portland -- Handicap Rating 90

Spanish Flame

2 Jakajaro (Ire)

MRC International Owner

David Marnane TIPPERARY

Luke McAteer

Age 2 Drawn 2

Recent Finishes 6031

Weight 9-06

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Breeding c Bay by Too Darn Hot - Summer Flower (Oasis Dream)

Bred by Godolphin

Colours BLACK, light green chevron & sleeves, light green cap

Bolted up in the first nursery of the season over 6f at the Curragh; has a 12lb penalty Probable SP: 6/4 Career record

1 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €13,400

3 Lia Fail (Ire)

Age 2 Drawn 3

Recent Finishes 4571

Weight 8-07

Breeding f Bay by Inns of Court - Balqaa (Invasor)

Bred by Kelly Equine Services

Colours PINK & EMERALD GREEN QUARTERED, check sleeves, pink cap

Opening mark looks fine but pulled out due to soft ground at the Curragh last month Probable SP: 5/2

1 places Strike-Rate 25 % Prize-money earned €8,140

The Rogue

4 Nika Pika (Ire)

Anthony McIntyre Owner

Patrick Magee CAVAN Trainer

Leigh Roche Jockey

and State’s Evidence (GB) 9.8 DRYL 23 JUN 14rn mdn 7f Gd 1min 30.2sec

TStrap, 14

Age 2 Drawn 1

Recent Finishes 5083

Weight 8-07

Breeding f Bay by Estidhkaar - Lady Alibi (Muhtathir)

Bred by D G Iceton

Colours YELLOW, dark green star, dark green stars on sleeves, red cap

Ran well at the Curragh; 4lb wrong here though and probably up against it Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 4 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,120

Nika Pika -- Handicap Rating 69

50/1 HR69 L.F. Roche 8.7 (TS) 4 3/4L hd 3rd

TONGUESTRAP

Long

LAST YEAR 1st Pandora Lovegood, 2nd Goa Gajah, 3rd Ard Mhacha

TRAINER Joseph G Murphy WEIGHT 9-3 TIME 1m 34.64 secs GOING soft

BETTING FORECAST 6-4 Jakajaro, 13-8 Portland, 5-2 Lia Fail, 33 Nika Pika

RACE 5 PREDICTOR

The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

RACE VERDICT

Ground could be against Lia Fail here and the two still in the handicap look the most likely. Portland has to prove that he can be effective off this mark after two starts, and preference is for impressive Curragh nursery winner JAKAJARO even with a 12lb penalty. [Justin O’Hanlon] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: JAKAJARO

Next Best: Portland

SELECTION: PORTLAND

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4.50pm RACE 6

The Ardilaun Hotel Handicap of €17,000 (50-75)

(Generously sponsored by the Ardilaun Hotel)

An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 50-75.

About 7 furlongs.

Starting from stalls.

Winner €10,030 Second €3,400 Third €1,700 Fourth€850 Fifth€510 Sixth €340

1 Half Nutz (Ire)

Go Nutz Racing Syndicate

Owner

Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN

Trainer

Adam Caffrey (5)

Jockey

4

Age 6 Drawn 12

Recent Finishes 607765

Weight 10-02

Breeding g Chesnut by Sir Prancealot - Segoria (Shinko Forest)

Bred by Maurice Leamy

Colours RED, white halved sleeves, white star on cap

Not at his best for this yard yet but signs of a revival here on Tuesday and well treated Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 50 runs, 6 wins, 14 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €86,121

Half Nutz 6 flat wins €73,160.00 D -- Handicap Rating 75

22/1 HR75 S. Foley 9.11 6 1/2L 5th of 16 to Bells On Her Toes 9.5 here 1 AUG hcp (50-80)7f 9yds Yld/Sft

to

2 Lady Arwen (GB)

From Clare To Here Partnership

Owner

Conor O’Dwyer KILDARE

Jake Coen (5)

Jockey

42

Age 4 Drawn 9

Recent Finishes 6-00321

Weight 10-01

Breeding f Bay by Postponed - Royale Danehill (Danehill)

Bred by Stowell Park Stud

Colours PURPLE, orange stars, orange star on cap

Gained 2nd career win latest; handles this ground and 6lb rise is fair Probable SP: 4/1

Career record 17 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €23,046

Lady Arwen (GB) 2 flat wins €13,865.00 D -- Handicap Rating 74 3/1Fav

3 Secret Magician (Ire)

Deirdre

Won

71

Age 4 Drawn 17

Recent Finishes 032-006

Weight 10-01

Breeding g Bay by Magician - Secret Shine (Raven’s Pass)

Bred by Ms Gillian O’Neill

Colours MAROON, maroon & yellow striped sleeves, yellow star on cap

maiden last term; not at best in first 2 runs this season but better latest Probable SP: 12/1

7 %

4 Marks Bear (Ire)

Conna Enclosure Syndicate Owner W J Burke CORK Trainer Simon Torrens Jockey

322

Age 5 Drawn 10

Recent Finishes 209060Weight 10-00

Breeding g Bay by Kodi Bear - Elizabeth Swann (Bahamian Bounty)

Bred by John Donworth

Colours PINK & BLACK HALVED, pink sleeves, black cap

Out of form in Britain when last seen and this looks tough after 322 days off; new yard Probable SP: 50/1

Career record 17 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €68,348

Marks Bear 2 flat wins €33,369.20 -- Handicap Rating 73

Rhys Clutterbuck 8.13 41L last of 19 to Rainbow Fire 10.0 NEWBURY 17 SEP 22 hcp (71-90)7f Gd

Liam Keniry 10.0 7L 6th of 7 to Temple Bruer (GB) 9.5 BRIGHTON 21 AUG 22 hcp (61-80)5f 215yds Gd /Frm

Aidan Keeley 8.3 27L last of 11 to Misty Grey 9.13 CHELMSFORD CITY 24 JUL 22 hcp (0-105)6f Std

5 Shawaamekh (GB)

R Howard & J M O’Riordan & Jason

McGannon & J F Levins Owner

J F Levins KILDARE Trainer

Donagh O’Connor

Jockey

TStrap, 105

Age 9 Drawn 2

Recent Finishes 70069-2

Weight 10-00

Breeding g Bay by Born To Sea - Frances Stuart

Bred by Lady Lonsdale & Richard Kent

Colours DARK BLUE, yellow seams, yellow & dark blue halved sleeves, dark blue & yellow striped cap

The Ardilaun Hotel Handicap (50-75)

6 My Kurkum (GB)

Elizabethcarsonracing Syndicate Owner

A J Martin MEATH Trainer

Ben Coen Jockey

H,T, 23

Age 5 Drawn 15

Recent Finishes 0-09000

Weight 9-12

Breeding g Bay by Dariyan - Fresh Strike (Smart Strike)

Bred by Miss K Rausing

Colours MAUVE, black & mauve hooped sleeves, black cap

2yo winner in 2020 but struggling for this yard; well treated but hard to fancy Probable SP: 40/1

Career record 22 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €51,909

7 Dragon Of Malta (Ire)

Recent Finishes 430-663 Weight 9-11

Breeding g Bay by Dragon Pulse - Shraayef (Nayef)

Bred by Raymond P Doyle

Colours BLACK, red sash, white sleeves, black cap

Course winner beaten 1l when 3rd last month; left on same mark Probable SP: 6/1 Career record 39

3 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €40,567

8 Silken Ladder (Ire)

T Egan & Crampscastle Bloodstock Ltd & Mrs Bridget Dillon & Seamus O’Brien Owner

Joseph G Murphy TIPPERARY Trainer

Gary Carroll

Age 4 Drawn 7

Recent Finishes 8-84749

Weight 9-11

Breeding f Bay by No Nay Never - High Regards (High Chaparral)

Bred by Pat & Eoghan Grogan

Colours PINK & GREY DIAMONDS, pink sleeves & cap

In and out this term; ran well for a long way last month but may need it quicker Probable SP: 15/2

Career record 15 runs, 2 wins, 2 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €15,690 Silken Ladder 2 flat wins €13,865.00 D -- Handicap Rating 70

9 Soi Dao (Ire)

Patsy Sheehan Owner

Michael Patrick Fenton CORK Trainer

Amy Jo Hayes (7) Jockey

8

Age 4 Drawn 8

Recent Finishes 707654

Weight 9-10

Breeding f Bay by Twilight Son - Home Cummins (Rip Van Winkle) Bred by Tally-Ho Stud

Colours EMERALD GREEN, orange sash, orange star on cap

1-24; best run for this yard when 4th last week but her mark has suffered Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 24 runs, 1 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 4 % Prize-money earned €29,841

Soi Dao 1 flat win €15,339.20 -- Handicap Rating 69

10 Speckled Meadow (Ire)

Age 6 Drawn 18

Recent Finishes 6131-02

Weight 9-09

Breeding f Brown by Footstepsinthesand - Speedi Mouse (Alhaarth)

Bred by Mr Peter McCarthy

Colours ORANGE, brown chevron, brown & orange striped cap

C&D winner; came on from reappearance with narrow defeat and should go well again Probable SP: 6/1

11 %

earned €17,590

11 The Mpex Kid (Ire)

Charlestown Dancers Syndicate

Owner

Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH Trainer

Shane Foley

Jockey

4

Age 7 Drawn 4

Recent Finishes 25180-0

Weight 9-09

Breeding g Bay by Tamayuz - Startarette (Dixieland Band)

Bred by Leinster Syndicate

Colours MAROON, white hollow box, maroon cap

Just 1-23 on turf and only beat one home here earlier in the week Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 30 runs, 3 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €23,548

The Mpex Kid 3 flat wins €17,700.00 D -- Handicap Rating 68

12

Dazzling Spirit (Ire)

Thomas Mullins Owner

Thomas Mullins KILKENNY

Age 5 Drawn 13

Recent Finishes 10-0355

Weight 9-08

Breeding f Bay by Fulbright - Spiritville (Invincible Spirit)

Bred by Patrick Keane

Colours GREY & MAROON QUARTERED, striped sleeves, hooped cap

Won back-to-back last season and some good runs in defeat of late but high in the weights Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 23 runs, 3 wins, 5 places Strike-Rate 13 % Prize-money earned €23,404 Dazzling Spirit 3

13 Ms Eagleton (Ire)

58

Age 5 Drawn 16

Recent Finishes 1360-09

Weight 9-08

Breeding f Bay by Free Eagle - Holy Norma (High Chaparral)

Bred by Springwell Stud & Irish National Stud

Colours DARK BLUE, emerald green chevron, striped sleeves & cap

In good form throughout most of last season but not at the same level this term Probable SP: 20/1

14 Thefullbackline (GB)

CPiece, 23 Age 4 Drawn 6

Recent Finishes 36-5006

9-08

Breeding g Chesnut by Pearl Secret - Embleton (Cacique)

Bred by Mrs J A Prescott

Colours YELLOW, large emerald green spots, emerald green spots on cap

late; unproven on the ground

15

Little Keilee (Ire)

Peateawhy Syndicate Owner

Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH Trainer

Conor Stone-Walsh (7)

Age 3 Drawn 14

Recent Finishes 319405

Weight 9-03

Breeding f Bay by Sioux Nation - Bayan Kasirga (Aussie Rules)

Bred by Mr Robert Norton

Colours YELLOW & WHITE HOOPS, emerald green sleeves, red stars, maroon cap

Relished heavy earlier in the campaign; good runs in defeat since but others stronger Probable SP: 7/1 Career

8 %

Rating 68

16

Rathbranchurch (Ire)

F Dardis Owner Michael Mulvany MEATH Trainer

Dylan Browne McMonagle Jockey

5

Age 3 Drawn 19

Recent Finishes 274037

Weight 9-02

Breeding g Chesnut by Buratino - Dafariyna (Nashwan)

Bred by Mr Billy Brennan

Colours EMERALD GREEN & YELLOW HOOPS, black sleeves, emerald green & yellow hooped cap

0-10; produced a career best when 3rd last month but struggled over C&D earlier in week Probable SP: 16/1

Career record 10 runs, 4 places Prize-money earned €6,067

Rathbranchurch -- Handicap Rating 67

The Ardilaun Hotel Handicap (50-75)

RESERVES

17

Allo Arry (Ire)

Sabina Kelly Owner

Adrian McGuinness DUBLIN Trainer

Cian MacRedmond (5)

Age 4 Drawn 3

Recent Finishes 9455-99

Weight 9-07

Breeding g Chesnut by Es Que Love - Vital Body (Gold Away)

Bred by Amarath Business Management

Colours PINK, large purple spots, yellow armlet, yellow cap

Unplaced in six starts and below his best efforts in two runs for new yard; reserve Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 6 runs Prize-money earned €869 Allo Arry -- Handicap Rating

18

Rock Etoile (Ire)

John J Moloney Owner Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY Trainer

Andrew Slattery Jockey

63

Age 5 Drawn 11

Recent Finishes 6D41317

Weight 9-07

Breeding g Bay by Fastnet Rock - Etoile de Lune (Zamindar)

Bred by Tullamaine Castle Stud

Colours RED, royal blue diamond, diabolo on sleeves, royal blue diamond on cap

Won two of his last four starts but struggled back at this trip when last seen; reserve Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 21 runs, 3 wins, 10 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €25,875

Rock Etoile 3 flat wins €18,290.00 -- Handicap Rating 66

1min 44.3sec

19 Pinball Wizard (Ire)

John J Nallen Owner

John J Nallen TIPPERARY Trainer

Sean D Bowen (7)

Jockey

38

Age 5 Drawn 1

Recent Finishes 500-127

Weight 9-07

Breeding g Bay by Dark Angel - Alsalwa (Nayef)

Bred by Yeomanstown Stud

Colours WHITE, maroon panel, quartered cap

In good form this term but form dipped last time and needs to bounce back; reserve Probable SP: No Odds

Career record 26 runs, 4 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 15 % Prize-money earned €22,200 Pinball Wizard 4 flat wins €15,053.40 -- Handicap Rating 66

TONGUESTRAP ON No. 5

6

LAST YEAR 1st Excuzio Joe, 2nd Zephron, 3rd Mary Salome

TRAINER Matthew J Smith WEIGHT 10-1 TIME 1m 34.22 secs GOING soft

BETTING FORECAST 4 Lady Arwen, 6 Dragon Of Malta, Speckled Meadow, 7 Little Keilee, 15-2 Silken Ladder, 8 Shawaamekh, 10 Thefullbackline, 12 Secret Magician, 14 Half Nutz, 16 Rathbranchurch, 20 Dazzling Spirit, Ms Eagleton, 25 Soi Dao, 33 The Mpex Kid, 40 My Kurkum, 50 Marks Bear

RACE 6 PREDICTOR

The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

RACE VERDICT

The rain that is due will suit HALF NUTZ who should run a big race after hinting at a return to form here earlier in the week and he’s very well treated on old form. Last time out winner Lady Arwen can be in the mix again and course winner Dragon Of Malta should be suited by this test. [Phill Anderosn] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: HALF NUTZ

Next Best: Shawaamekh

SELECTION: HALF NUTZ

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5.25pm RACE 7

The McDonogh Capital Investments Handicap of €17,000 (50-80)

(Generously sponsored by McDonogh Capital Investments)

An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 50-80.

About 1 mile 3 furlongs 180 yards.

Starting from stalls.

Winner €10,030 Second €3,400 Third €1,700 Fourth€850 Fifth€510 Sixth€340

1 Herculaneum (Ire)

Cill Iseal Syndicate

Owner

Noel C Kelly DERRY

Trainer

Sorcha Woods (7)

Jockey

Blinkers, 8

Age 6 Drawn 7

Recent Finishes 107531

Weight 10-02

Breeding g Chesnut by Australia - Jellett (Green Desert)

Bred by Whisperview Trading Ltd

Colours PURPLE & RED QUARTERED, purple sleeves, quartered cap

Lightly raced on the Flat and bolted up last week but now 16lb higher and different ground Probable SP: 5/1

Career record 23 runs, 2 wins, 6 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €18,288

Herculaneum 1 flat win €6,195.00 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 80

12/1 HR64 Sorcha Woods 9.4 (BK) won 7 1/2L 6L from Virtual

2 Molly’s Gamble (Ire)

18 Age 4 Drawn 15

Recent Finishes 412-848

Weight 10-02

Breeding f Bay by Battle of Marengo - Nebraska Lady (Lujain)

Bred by Holborn Trust Co

Colours ORANGE, black triple diamond, black chevrons on sleeves, black diamond on cap

Ran okay when 4th on penultimate start but needs to bounce back from poor run last month Probable

3 Mon Coeur (Ire)

Dominick Glennane & T Egan & Seamus O’Brien & Mrs Bridget Dillon

Age 7 Drawn 17

Recent Finishes 252222

Weight 10-02

Breeding g Bay by Fame And Glory - Sweetheart (Sinndar) Bred by Miss Victoria Markowiak

Colours ROYAL BLUE, black disc, yellow cap 2nd on all four starts this season incl’ here on Thursday and softer ground no concern Probable SP: 6/1

Carroll

record 10 runs, 1 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 10 % Prize-money earned €21,828

-- Handicap Rating 80

8/1 HR80 G.F. Carroll 10.2 1 3/4L 2nd to Last Ammo 9.5 here 2 AUG 19rn hcp (50-80)2m 110yds Yld

9/2 Mr J.L. Gleeson 11.2 6L 2nd to Enniskerry 11.7 LEP 22 JUN 17rn mdn 1m 7f Gd

4/1 Mr J.L. Gleeson 10.9 5 1/2L 2nd to Taipan (FR) 11.5 LIST 4 JUN 12rn 1m 4f 210yds Gd 4

Razdan (Ire)

Royal Racing Club Owner

Christopher David Timmons MEATH Trainer

Adam Caffrey (5) Jockey

H,T, 117

Age 5 Drawn 5

Recent Finishes 4-6721p

Weight 10-02

Breeding g Bay by Zoffany - Rayna (Selkirk)

Bred by His Highness The Aga Khan’s Studs S C

Colours EMERALD GREEN, yellow epaulettes, striped sleeves, yellow cap, emerald green diamond

Creditable fourth here on Thursday and one for the shortlist Probable SP: 8/1

Career record 28 runs, 2 wins, 15 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €48,546

Razdan 2 flat wins €15,340.00 -- Handicap Rating 80

The McDonogh Capital Investments Handicap (50-80)

5 Banned (GB)

E S Racing

Owner

Joseph Patrick O’Brien KILKENNY

Trainer

Dylan Browne McMonagle

Jockey

12

Age 4 Drawn 10

Recent Finishes 642321

Weight 10-00

Breeding f Bay by Ulysses - Clarietta (Shamardal)

Bred by Bluehills Racing Ltd

Colours MAUVE, purple epaulettes, purple star on cap

Running well in defeat prior to belated maiden success latest but more needed to defy 78 Probable SP: 18/1

Career record 15 runs, 1 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 6 % Prize-money earned €21,559

Banned (GB) 1 flat win €6,785.00 -- Handicap Rating 78

6 In Favour (GB)

Luke Comer Owner

Luke Comer MEATH Trainer

Paddy Harnett (5) Jockey

C,T, 65

Age 7 Drawn 4

Recent Finishes 607-857

Weight 10-00

Breeding c Chesnut by Frankel - Popular (Oasis Dream)

Bred by Juddmonte Farms Ltd

Colours MAROON & WHITE DIABOLO, white sleeves, maroon cap

Both wins came in France; signs of return to form in last couple of starts; cheekpieces on Probable SP: 14/1

Career record 16 runs, 2 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 12 % Prize-money earned €54,691

In Favour (GB) 2 flat wins €22,000.00 -- Handicap Rating 78

20/1 HR80 C.D. Hayes 10.0 (TS) 5 1/2L 7th of 10 to Star Kissed 9.13 ROS 1 JUN Ext hcp 1m 3f 151yds Gd

7 Wild Dollar (Ire)

John P McManus Owner

Eddie & Patrick Harty KILDARE Trainer

Chris Hayes

Jockey

TStrap, 70

Age 5 Drawn 13

Recent Finishes 38-p350

Weight 9-13

Breeding g Bay by Zoffany - Shy Bride (Excellent Art)

Bred by Barronstown Stud Colours EMERALD GREEN & ORANGE HOOPED, white cap

Big run on Flat return in April; not as good twice since but worth another go at 1m4f Probable SP: 17/2

Career record 13 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 7 % Prize-money earned €13,710

Wild Dollar 1 flat win €9,735.00 -- Handicap Rating 77

Hayes

(TS) 10L last of 14fn, 15rn to Timourid

8 Oriole (GB)

In For The Crack Syndicate Owner

Ian Patrick Donoghue MEATH Trainer

Shane Foley Jockey

Hood, 28

Age 4 Drawn 1

Recent Finishes 1287-53

Weight 9-12

Breeding f Bay by Nathaniel - Redstart (Cockney Rebel)

Bred by A D G Oldrey & G C Hartigan

Colours YELLOW & EMERALD GREEN CHECK, yellow sleeves, emerald green star on cap

Ran okay last 2 Flat starts but has a bit to prove with regards to ground and trip Probable SP: 25/1

Career record 7 runs, 1 wins, 4 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €9,301

Oriole (GB) 1 flat win €5,142.80 -- Handicap Rating 76

Hector Crouch 9.11 1/2L 1 3/4L 3rd to Freak Out 9.1 BEVERLEY 8 JUL 7rn hcp (56-75)1m 1f 207yds Gd /Sft

Rob Hornby 9.3 4L 5th of 9 to Box To Box 9.9 CHESTER 17 JUN hcp (66-85)1m 2f 70yds Gd

Rob Hornby 9.11 4L 7th of 13 to Andaleep 10.2 WINDSOR 10 OCT 22 hcp (61-80)1m 2f Gd

9

Wasthatok (GB)

Kiva Cromwell Owner

Gavin Cromwell MEATH Trainer

Robert Whearty (7) Jockey

12

Age 5 Drawn 3

Recent Finishes 157733

Weight 9-11

Breeding g Bay by Mount Nelson - Kassis (Kalanisi)

Bred by Julie Thomas

Colours DARK BLUE & WHITE HOOPS, red & white hooped cap

Maiden hurdle winner; creditable efforts in Flat maidens last twice; fair mark Probable SP: 16/1

Career record 9 runs, 1 wins, 3 places Strike-Rate 11 % Prize-money earned €8,843

10 Dark Note (GB)

For The Good Times Syndicate Owner

Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY Trainer

Andrew Slattery Jockey

5

Age 4 Drawn 19

Recent Finishes 332114

Weight 9-10

Breeding g Chesnut by Night of Thunder - Rosa Grace (Lomitas)

Bred by Mr E Duggan

Colours ROYAL BLUE, white triple diamond, diabolo on sleeves, white cap, royal blue star

Career best Flat win in a Tramore maiden and good mark for h’cap debut Probable SP: 15/2 Career record 20 runs, 3 wins, 9 places

15 % Prize-money earned

11

Expound (GB)

Corner House Syndicate

Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY

Age 4 Drawn 18

Recent Finishes 305322

Weight 9-10

Breeding g Chesnut by Ulysses - Entity (Shamardal)

Bred by Cheveley Park Stud Limited

Colours LIGHT GREEN & RED HALVED, sleeves reversed, white cap 0-10; went close on first try at this trip behind Dark Note; 3lb better off; cheekpieces Probable SP: 7/1 Career record 10 runs, 5 places Prize-money earned €8,590

9.9 (TS) 1/2L 2nd to Lizzy’s Filly 9.4 BAL 26 JUN 12rn mdn 1m 1f 125yds Gd

16/1 HR70 J.M. Sheridan 9.4 (TS) 1 1/2L 2 1/2L 3rd to Getawiggleon (FR) 9.3 GOW 5 JUN 13rn Ext hcp 1m 1f 100yds Gd

12 No Thanks (GB)

Rory Doyle Owner

Matthew J Smith MEATH Trainer

Jack Kearney (7)

Jockey

3

Age 7 Drawn 9

Recent Finishes 03f-920

Weight 9-10

Breeding g Bay by Pour Moi - Miss Fifty (Whipper)

Bred by Mr & Mrs Sandy Orr

Colours EMERALD GREEN, white star, orange sleeves, white stars, orange cap, white star

Tailed off here earlier in the week and the drop back to this trip is unlikely to help Probable SP: 66/1

Career record 41 runs, 4 wins, 16 places Strike-Rate 9 % Prize-money earned €45,664 No Thanks (GB) 3 flat wins €19,020.70 1 N.H. win

13 One Cool Poet (Ire)

Good

last

14

Recent

0-90820 Weight 9-10

Breeding g Bay by Urban Poet - Oasis Star (Desert King)

Bred by Caroline Brazil

Colours RED & WHITE HOOPS, royal blue sleeves, emerald green cap

start but others probably on better marks Probable SP: 8/1

% Prize-money earned €160,405

Wrecking Ball Paul (Ire)

Crane Crew Syndicate Owner

Paul Mulligan MEATH Trainer

Rory Mulligan (10)

Jockey

TStrap, 5

Age 5 Drawn 21

Recent Finishes 60316p

Weight 9-09

Breeding g Bay by Jet Away - Virginia Rose (Galileo)

Bred by Miss M Tucker

Colours DARK BLUE, white cross sashes, white chevrons on sleeves, white star on cap 0-7 on the Flat and beaten 4l in a Roscommon maiden when last seen on the level Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 17 runs, 1 wins, 7 places Strike-Rate 5 % Prize-money earned €11,032

Wrecking Ball Paul 1 N.H. win €5,900.00 -- Handicap Rating 73

25/1 HR109 B.W. Harvey 11.11 (TS) p.u. in race won by Neveradullmoment 11.5 here 31 JUL 19rn hcp hdl (80-109)2m 142yds Sft

25/1 HR67 R.P. Whelan 9.9 (TS) 4L 6th of 14 to Glan 9.4 ROS 4 JUL mdn 1m 3f 154yds Gd/Yld

9/1 HR101 B.W. Harvey 11.8 (TS) won 4 1/4L 2L from Hidalgo Des Mottes (FR) 11.11 and Ricky Langford 10.5 KILB 4 JUN 10rn hcp hdl (80-102)2m Gd/Yld

The McDonogh Capital Investments Handicap (50-80)

15

Luke Short (GB)

The Spice Of Life Partnership Owner

Noel Meade MEATH Trainer

Colin Keane

Jockey

16

434

Age 6 Drawn 8

Recent Finishes 3-0993-

Weight 9-08

Breeding g Bay by Sayif - Acclamare (Acclamation)

Bred by Saleh Al Homaizi & Imad Al Sagar

Colours ORANGE & DARK BLUE CHECK, hooped sleeves, check cap

Creditable 3rd over timber when last seen but tough ask back on Flat after 434 days off Probable SP: 18/1

9 % Prize-money earned €24,230

Desert Wind (Ire)

9-06

g Bay by Worthadd - Matula

Irish

All four wins have come on AW and on a losing run since 2019; hard to recommend Probable SP: 50/1

Career record 27 runs, 4 wins, 9 places Strike-Rate 14 % Prize-money earned €47,848

Desert Wind 4 flat wins €22,577.80 -- Handicap Rating 70

40/1 HR70 P.A. Harnett 9.7 (TS) 7 1/4L 5th of 16 to Pinot Gris 9.1 LEP 20 JUL Ext hcp 1m 4f 180yds Sft

33/1 HR73 N.M. Crosse 10.0 (CP) (TS) 10L 16th of 22 to Kodiac Prince 9.8 CUR 30 JUN hcp (50-75)1m 1f Gd

17 Granville Street (Ire)

Street Wise Syndicate Owner

Ciaran Murphy WESTMEATH

Trainer Ben Coen Jockey

40 Age 5 Drawn 11

Recent Finishes 53-22-4

Weight 9-04

Breeding g Chesnut by Raven’s Pass - Luanas Pearl (Bahri)

Bred by Northern Bloodstock Agency Ltd

Colours ROYAL BLUE, white disc, halved sleeves, white cap, royal blue spots

Promise in his 5 maiden starts; good run on belated return and good mark for h’cap bow Probable SP: 13/2 Career record

1f 125yds Gd

18

Mads Black Eights (Ire)

A Morrell & C McArdle Owner

Matthew J Smith MEATH Trainer

Seamie Heffernan Jockey

8

Age 7 Drawn 2

Recent Finishes 20-2085

Weight 9-03

Breeding f Bay by Zoffany - Boynagh Joy (Definite Article)

Bred by A Morrell & C Mc Ardle

Colours WHITE & ROYAL BLUE QUARTERED, white sleeves, royal blue star on cap

Best form is on AW and her better Flat efforts have come on quicker ground Probable SP: 66/1 Career record 24 runs, 2 wins, 8 places Strike-Rate 8 % Prize-money earned €21,123 Mads Black

19 Global Export (Ire)

E A Buggle Owner Gavin Cromwell MEATH Trainer

Running well in defeat last 2

RESERVES

Recent Finishes 9-4u396 Weight 9-03

Breeding g Bay by Golden Horn - Loveisallyouneed (Sadler’s Wells)

Bred by Newsells Park Stud

Colours LIGHT GREEN, orange chevron, white & orange hooped sleeves, orange & white quartered cap

starts but not guaranteed to appreciate 1m4f; reserve Probable SP: No Odds

5.25pm RACE 7

20 Oranmore (Ire)

Jockey

21

9

Age 7 Drawn 6

Recent Finishes 750315

Weight 9-02

Breeding g Chesnut by Bashkirov - Dragon Xiao (Elusive City)

Bred by Luke Comer

Colours MAROON & WHITE DIABOLO, white sleeves, maroon cap

Won 2 starts ago and similar form when beaten 3l since; respected; reserve Probable SP: No

All In Peder (Fr)

reversed, quartered

9-01 Breeding g Bay by Reliable Man - Parcimonie (Nombre Premier) Bred by Mme la Marquise de Moratalla, M Alban Chevalier du Fau & Pierre Hughes Henry Colours EMERALD GREEN & MAUVE

D. McMonagle 10.0 3/4L 1 3/4L 3rd to Londonofficecallin 9.1 DRYL 24 JUN 12rn hcp (47-65)1m 4f 175yds Gd

13/2 HR56 W.M. Lordan 8.9 (CP) won 1 1/4L 1L from Zileo (GB) 9.6 and Global Export 8.13 LIST 4 JUN 14rn Ext hcp 2m 40yds Gd 3min 45sec

BLINKERS ON No. 1, 21 CHEEKPIECE & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 2, 6, 11 H,T ON No. 4 TONGUESTRAP ON No. 7, 14, 16 HOOD ON No. 8, 19 BLINKERS & TONGUE STRAP ON No. 13

LAST YEAR 1st Aqwaam, 2nd Insane Bolt, 3rd Fennor Cross

TRAINER Ian Williams WEIGHT 9-11 TIME 2m 47.82 secs GOING soft

BETTING FORECAST 5 Herculaneum, 6 Mon Coeur, 13-2 Granville Street, 7 Expound, 15-2 Dark Note, 8 One Cool Poet, Razdan, 17-2 Wild Dollar, 14 In Favour, 16 Wasthatok, 18 Banned, Luke Short, 25 Oriole, 33 Wrecking Ball Paul, 50 Desert Wind, Molly’s Gamble, 66 Mads Black Eights, No Thanks

RACE 7 PREDICTOR

The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

RACE VERDICT

Plenty of these in with claims with the tentative vote going to DARK NOTE who just got the better of Expound last time out and while the latter is slightly better off at the weights with the selection, Dark Note has form on more testing ground. Granville Street could be a big danger if he takes up this engagement and similar can be said for Mon Couer who went close here earlier in the week. [Phill Anderson] Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: Dark Note

Next Best: Herculaneum

SELECTION: HERCULANEUM

Sunday 6th August First Race: 1.50pm

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5.55pm RACE 8

The BoyleSports Irish EBF Mares Flat Race of €17,000

(A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (Generously sponsored by BoyleSports & the Irish EBF (€1,000))

An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards mares only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing that are EBF eligible.

About 2 miles.

Winner €10,030 Second €3,400 Third €1,700 Fourth€850 Fifth€510 Sixth€340

1 Cedar Wood (Ire)

Fastey For Fun Syndicate Owner

David M O’Brien KILKENNY

Trainer

Ms J E Grant (7)

Jockey

Age 5

11

Recent Finishes 0866

Weight 11-11

Breeding f Bay by Ruler of The World - Talkin Kate (Talkin Man)

Bred by Mr Peadar Kelly

Colours LIGHT GREEN, white sleeves, white cap, black star

Low-key form in four bumpers so far and remains best watched Probable SP: 100/1

Career record 4 runs Prize-money earned €220

Cedar Wood

50/1 Mr A. Harvey 11.0 14L 6th of 11 to Mister Pink 12.0 BAL 25 JUL Bumper 1m 7f 110yds Gd

80/1 Ms J.E. Grant 10.7 28L 6th of 8 to Intense Approach (GB) 10.10 BELW 8 JUL Bumper 2m 188yds Gd

125/1 Ms J.E. Grant 11.0 22L 8th of 12 to Minella Mate 11.9 KILB 19 JUN Bumper 2m Gd

2 Dereks Dream (Ire)

Adrian Murray Owner

Adrian Murray WESTMEATH Trainer

Mr S Cavanagh (7)

Jockey

Age 5

11

Recent Finishes 8

Weight 11-11

Breeding f Chesnut by Sir Prancealot - Taraba (Inchinor)

Bred by Mr Derek Smullen

Colours YELLOW, pink sash, pink & yellow quartered cap

33-1 when tailed off in a Ballinrobe bumper last week Probable SP: 66/1

Career record 1 runs Dereks Dream 33/1 Mr S. Cavanagh 11.0 36L 8th of 11 to Mister Pink 12.0 BAL 25 JUL Bumper 1m 7f 110yds Gd

3 Doyen Flyer (Ire)

Ms Yvonne Hennessy Owner

James M Barcoe KILKENNY Trainer

Mr S Cleary (7)

Jockey

Age 5

323

Recent Finishes 5-

Weight 11-11

Breeding f Bay by Doyen - Meitheamh (Beneficial)

Bred by E Phelan

Colours RED & WHITE STRIPES, white diamond on cap

Went off odds on when beaten 25l on debut; has since left Willie Mullins Probable SP: 16/1

Career record 1 runs Prize-money earned €190

Doyen Flyer 10/11Fav Mr P.W. Mullins 11.5 24L

4

Fortunate Lighting (Ire)

Philip McGee Owner

C Byrnes LIMERICK Trainer

Mr R W Barron (7) Jockey

Age 5

Recent Finishes 65-5 Weight 11-11

Breeding f Bay by Soldier of Fortune - Sandymount Lady (Okawango)

Bred by Aileen Sloane & Margaret O’ Sullivan

Colours WHITE, royal blue spots

Has shown ability in each of her 3 bumper starts; fair bit to find to get involved here Probable SP: 16/1

Career record 3 runs Prize-money earned €514 Fortunate

5 Lady Bluebird (Ire)

Hugh Paul Finegan Owner

Age 6

Recent Finishes 66

Weight 11-11

Breeding f Bay by Retirement Plan - Blueberrythethird (Golden Lariat)

Bred by W Moran

Colours GREY, red seams, grey cap, red diamonds

Similar level of form in 2 6ths in bumpers so far this term; plenty more needed Probable SP: 20/1

Career record 2 runs Prize-money earned €240 Lady Bluebird

The BoyleSports Irish EBF Mares Flat Race

6 Little Soiree (Ire)

Patrick F Kehoe Owner

Paul Nolan WEXFORD Trainer

Mr J L Gleeson (5)

Jockey

Age 5

77

Recent Finishes 22-4

Weight 11-11

Breeding f Grey by Vendangeur - Turmoss (Turgeon) Bred by Mr R Bryan Colours PURPLE, yellow sleeves, striped cap

Narrowly denied in 2 bumpers for Willie Mullins; not at same level on yard debut latest Probable SP: 12/1

Career record 3 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €4,229

7 Miss Oreo (Ire)

Susan Cosgrove Owner

John Joseph Hanlon CARLOW Trainer

Mr P Hanlon (7) Jockey

8

Age 5

Recent Finishes 41-33

Weight 11-11

Breeding f Bay by Clovis du Berlais - At The Top (Network)

Bred by Mountainview Stud Ltd Tipperary

Colours EMERALD GREEN, red chevron, white sleeves, red cap

Point winner; promising rules debut when third but shaped like she would prefer further Probable SP: 15/2

Royal Hollow (Ire)

Mrs Margaret O’Rourke Owner

Andrew Slattery TIPPERARY Trainer

Mr A P Ryan (7)

Jockey

Age 5

63

Recent Finishes 2

Weight 11-11

Breeding f Chesnut by Beat Hollow - Winsor Royal (Windsor Knot)

Bred by Mrs Margret O’Rourke

Colours RED, white stars, black sleeves & cap

Keen when 2nd in Tramore bumper, shaping like she needed the run; likely improver Probable SP: 13/2

Career record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €2,090

Ryan 11.4 8 1/2L 2nd to Vadsa Queen 11.4 TRAM 3 JUN 13rn Bumper 2m 175yds Gd

9 Runremyrun (Ire)

Trevor Fox Owner

Denis Gerard Hogan TIPPERARY Trainer

Mr H C Swan (5)

Jockey

Age 5

Recent Finishes

Weight 11-11

Breeding f Bay by September Storm - Pleased As Punch (High Chaparral)

Bred by S J Leahy Bloodstock Ltd

Colours WHITE, black sash, check cap September Storm mare; dam 2m hurdle winner; this looks tough for a newcomer Probable SP: 33/1

10 Shanlaylin (Ire)

Equine Gold Syndicate Owner

P A Fahy CARLOW Trainer

Ms C A Walsh (7) Jockey

Age 5

29

Recent Finishes 756

Weight 11-11

Breeding f Bay by Shantou - Close To Shore (Bob Back)

Bred by Victor Connolly

Colours ROYAL BLUE, orange panel, striped cap

Promising Sligo 5th; failed to progress since; interesting back at 2m but others stronger Probable SP: 33/1

Career record 3 runs Prize-money earned €325

11 Sister Emmanuel (Ire)

Simon G Ryan Owner

John M Burke TIPPERARY Trainer

Mr T Hamilton Jockey

Career record 2 runs

Sister Emmanuel

Age 5

16

Recent Finishes u0

Weight 11-11

Breeding f Bay by Masterofthehorse - Baro’gs Benefit (Beneficial)

Bred by Mr Simon Ryan

Colours WHITE, royal blue stars, white sleeves, red cap

Saddle slipped when unseating on debut and beaten 19l when 100-1 at Killarney last month

Miss E. Cody 11.0 19L 10th of 12 to Minella Diamond

Probable SP: 100/1

5.55pm RACE 8

12 The Twelve Pins (Ire)

Mrs J M Mullins Owner

W P Mullins CARLOW Trainer

Mr P W Mullins

Jockey

Age 5

376

Recent Finishes 2-

Weight 11-11

Breeding f Bay by Beat Hollow - Sixhills (Sabrehill)

Bred by Mrs J M Mullins

Colours EMERALD GREEN, pink diamond & sleeves, white cap

Only beaten a neck when 2nd in a bumper at this meeting last year and that form is decent Probable SP: 15/8

Career record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €3,067

The Twelve Pins

9/2 Miss J. Townend 10.9 nk 2nd to This Songisforyou (USA) 11.7 here 25 JUL 22 15rn Bumper 2m 130yds Gd/Yld

13 Theflyingbee (Ire)

Mrs F Hand Owner

F G Hand MEATH Trainer

Mr J R Martin (7)

Jockey

Age 6

Recent Finishes

Weight 11-11

Breeding f Bay by Morozov - Aske View (Beneficial)

Bred by Blake Sunderland

Colours DARK BLUE & LIGHT BLUE HALVED, dark blue sleeves, quartered cap

Morozov mare; dam unraced half-sister to 3 winners incl’ a bumper winner; may need this Probable SP: 33/1

14 Faux Fur (Fr)

Brendan Scully Owner

Gordon Elliott MEATH Trainer

Mr J H Williamson (7)

Jockey

Age 4

22

Recent Finishes 322

Weight 11-08

Breeding f Bay by Wings of Eagles - Fabiola (Medicean)

Bred by E A R L Elevage des Loges

Colours WHITE, dark blue cross of lorraine, dark blue cap, pink star

Placed in 3 bumper runs and only beaten half a length latest; more needed here though Probable SP: 6/1

Career record 3 runs, 3 places Prize-money earned €4,313

Faux Fur (FR)

11/4

15 In My Defense (Ire)

Brian Leech Owner

Muredach Kelly GALWAY Trainer

Mr T R Costello (7)

Jockey

16

Hood, Age 4

Recent Finishes

Weight 11-08

Breeding f Bay by National Defense - Wild Step (Footstepsinthesand)

Bred by Irish National Stud

Colours WHITE, emerald green spots

National Defense filly with more of a Flat pedigree; hooded for her debut Probable SP: 50/1

Pinky (Ire)

Barry Potts Owner

Emmet Mullins CARLOW Trainer

Mr D O’Connor

Jockey

Hood, 64 Age 4

Recent Finishes 3

Weight 11-08

Breeding f Bay by Policy Maker - Ringroad (Champs Elysees)

Bred by Barry Potts

Colours ROYAL BLUE & YELLOW HALVED, quartered cap

Showed plenty of promise when trying to make all on debut and winner has boosted the form Probable SP: 7/2

Career record 1 runs, 1 places Prize-money earned €900

Pinky 9/2 Conor Clarke 10.12 (H) 1 3/4L 7 1/2L 3rd to Roedora 11.5 DRYL 2 JUN 14rn Bumper 2m 180yds Gd

17 Shannon Bank (Ire)

T Mulvey Owner

Seamus Fahey KILDARE Trainer

Mr J C Barry (3)

Jockey

Age 4

Recent Finishes

Weight 11-08

Breeding f Bay by Champs Elysees - Supreme Vic (Old Vic)

Bred by Mr Paul Mullins

Colours YELLOW, dark blue chevron, dark blue stars on sleeves, dark blue cap, yellow star

Champs Elysees filly; dam 2m-2m4f hurdle/chase winner; interesting newcomer but tough ask Probable SP: 40/1 HOOD ON No. 15, 16

LAST YEAR 1st Carrigmoorna Queen, 2nd I Am Shadow, 3rd C’est Rien

TRAINER W P Mullins WEIGHT 11-11 TIME 3m 57.90 secs GOING soft

BETTING FORECAST 15-8 The Twelve Pins, 7-2 Pinky, 6 Faux Fur, 13-2 Royal Hollow, 15-2 Miss Oreo, 12 Little Soiree, 16 Doyen Flyer, Fortunate Lighting, 20 Lady Bluebird, 33 Runremyrun, Shanlaylin, Theflyingbee, 40 Shannon Bank, 50 In My Defense, 66 Dereks Dream, 100 Cedar Wood, Sister Emmanuel

RACE 8 PREDICTOR

The Predictor is a ‘Computer Generated’ predicted outcome of the race in visual form, generated by an algorithm of key factors (including eg current form, ratings and going.)

RACE VERDICT

The Twelve Pins will be popular after her narrow defeat at this meeting last year but PINKY may offer a bit of value. She showed plenty of promise on debut at Down Royal and with that form looking solid, Derek O’Connor riding, and every chance of improvement second time out, she should give a good account. [Phill Anderson]

Source: Racing Post

SELECTION: PINKY

Next Best: Faux Fur

SELECTION: FAUX FUR

TODAY’S RACE CONDITIONS

RACE 1: 1.55pm

THE BOYLESPORTS DOWNLOAD OUR APP MAIDEN HURDLE OF €17,000 (Generously sponsored by BoyleSports) Winner will receive €10,200 (Penalty Value: €10,030), Second will receive €3,400, Third will receive €1,700, Fourth will receive €850, Fifth will receive €510, Sixth will receive €340. A hurdle for four years old and upwards, maidens at starting. About 2 miles 150 yards. €153 to enter, €17 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 9lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 12lbs. Mares allowed 7lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.

RACE 2: 2.30pm

THE BOYLESPORTS HANDICAP HURDLE OF€110,000 (LISTED RACE) (Registered as the Mervue Handicap Hurdle) (Generously sponsored by BoyleSports) Winner will receive €66,000 (Penalty Value: €64,900), Second will receive €22,000, Third will receive €11,000, Fourth will receive €5,500, Fifth will receive €3,300, Sixth will receive €2,200. An extended handicap hurdle for four years old and upwards that have run at least three times in hurdle races up to and including 23rd July 2023.About 2 miles 6 furlongs 108 yards. €550 to enter on July 19th; €440 extra if forfeit not declared by August 1st and €110 extra if declared to run. Penalties - Winner of a hurdle race or hurdle races after calculation of the handicap shall carry any penalty or penalties which may be allotted by the Handicapper. Handicaps calculated the 24th July. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Weights raised by 3lbs.

RACE 3: 3.05pm

THE BOYLESPORTS CASINO IRISH EBF MAIDEN OF €18,500 (Generously sponsored by BoyleSports & the Irish EBF (€4,000)) Winner will receive €11,100 (Penalty Value: €10,915), Second will receive €3,700, Third will receive €1,850, Fourth will receive €925, Fifth will receive €555, Sixth will receive €370. For two years old only, maidens at starting that are EBF eligible.About 1 mile 73 yards. €166.50 to enter, €18.50 extra if declared to run. Weights: 9st 7lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls.

RACE 4: 3.40pm

THE BATHSHACK MAIDEN OF €17,000 (Generously sponsored by Bathshack) Winner will receive €10,200 (Penalty Value: €10,030), Second will receive €3,400, Third will receive €1,700, Fourth will receive €850, Fifth will receive €510, Sixth will receive €340. For three years old and upwards, maidens at starting.About 1 mile 73 yards. €153 to enter, €17 extra if declared to run. Weights: 3-y-o 9st 8lbs; 4-y-o and up 10st 1lbs. Fillies allowed 5lbs. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls.

RACE 5: 4.15pm

THE GRÁ CHOCOLATES IRISH EBF NURSERY HANDICAP OF €21,000 (Generously sponsored by Grá Chocolates and the Irish EBF (€2,000)) Winner will receive €12,600 (Penalty Value: €12,390), Second will receive €4,200, Third will receive €2,100, Fourth will receive €1,050. An extended handicap for two years old only that are EBF eligible(90 = 9st 10lbs). About 7 furlongs. €189 to enter, €21 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap). A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Horses which receive a published weight of 8st 6lbs or less will be entitled to a 50% reduction in entry fee. Should they be declared to run they will then become liable for the full amount of the cost to run. Handicaps calculated the 1st August. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls.

RACE 6: 4.50pm

THE ARDILAUN HOTEL HANDICAP OF €17,000 (50-75) (Generously sponsored by the Ardilaun Hotel) Winner will receive €10,200 (Penalty Value: €10,030), Second will receive €3,400, Third will receive €1,700, Fourth will receive €850, Fifth will receive €510, Sixth will receive €340. An extended handicap for three years old and upwards rated 50-75. About 7 furlongs. €153 to enter, €17 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap). A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated the 1st August. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls.

RACE 7: 5.25pm

THE MCDONOGH CAPITAL INVESTMENTS HANDICAP OF€17,000 (50-80) (Generously sponsored by McDonogh Capital Investments) Winner will receive €10,200 (Penalty Value: €10,030), Second will receive €3,400, Third will receive €1,700, Fourth will receive €850, Fifth will receive €510, Sixth will receive €340. An extended handicap for four years old and upwards rated 50-80.About 1 mile 3 furlongs 180 yards. €153 to enter, €17 extra if declared to run. Penalties - (after calculation of the handicap). A winner shall carry 7lb extra for each race won. Handicaps calculated the 1st August. Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race. Starting from stalls.

RACE 8: 5.55pm

THE BOYLESPORTS IRISH EBF MARES FLAT RACE OF €17,000 (A Race in the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme (in association with The Irish Field)) (Generously sponsored by BoyleSports & the Irish EBF (€1,000)) Winner will receive €10,200 (Penalty Value: €10,030), Second will receive €3,400, Third will receive €1,700, Fourth will receive €850, Fifth will receive €510, Sixth will receive €340. An I.N.H. flat race for four years old and upwards mares only that have not won a race under any N.H. Rules or Rules of Racing that are EBF eligible.About 2 miles. €153 to enter, €17 extra if declared to run. Weights: 4-y-o 11st 8lbs; 5-y-o and up 11st 11lbs. Riders: Qualified Riders under I.N.H.S. Rules. (The winning owner in this race will receive a €5,000 bonus should the winning filly be eligible for the Weatherbys Ireland/I.T.B.A. N.H. Fillies Bonus Scheme). Speed sensing equipment will be used in this race.