MEETING · TODAY

Monday 22 June 2026 Ballinrobe

6 Pick Six vs The Fox Stack six. Beat the head tipster.

7 races 77 runners First off 17:25

Going Good Headline 17:55 · €11,780

17:25

Ronan & Tom Gibbons Memorial Apprentice Claiming Race ✓ Result

1m1f163y ·Good ·€5,900 · 8 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Femme Beauty

Age 3 · 10-0

374143

Max Popan 10%

K J Condon 11%

10-0

10/3 FCST 3/1

Third at Limerick most recently, Femme Beauty is effective at today's trip on soft and good ground and looks well placed dropping in grade — first-time headgear adds interest. The concern is a run of form without a win, but the profile is solid enough to make her a leading threat.

AI verdict

Consistent form (374143) and competitive odds of 10/3 support a mid-tier Saturday Rating of 69 at 10-0.

Rose Sienna

Age 3 · 9-11

Shay Wallace(7) 7%

Sean Davis 5%

—

142

9-11

12/1 17/2 12/1

A slow-away last-place debut at Leopardstown is the only form to go on, and now equipped with cheekpieces, Rose Sienna needs a very different showing to get involved here. Winless and with a speed rating well below the principals, she faces a tough assignment.

AI verdict

Modest Saturday Rating of 142, outsider odds of 9/1, and a sparse form figure of 8- limit confidence to a mid-tier three stars.

Delusional

Age 3 · 9-9

8-7730

Sam Coen 11%

Daniel McLoughlin 8%

9-9

2/1

Fitted with first-time blinkers and dropping back in trip from the 12f test that found him out at Limerick last time, Delusional showed better form prior and is effective at 8–11f on good and AW. Yet to score in recent starts, he is a danger if the headgear sharpens him on a more suitable distance.

AI verdict

Recent form of 8-7730 and a Saturday Rating of just 70 make Delusional a risky 9/4 shot carrying 9-9.

Zitkala Sa

Age 3 · 9-7

6603

Paddy Harnett(3) 9%

Kevin Thomas Coleman 7%

9-7

10/3 9/4 10/3

Third on handicap debut at Gowran Park last time out, Zitkala Sa is effective at today's trip on yielding ground and wears a tongue-tie for the first time. Top-rated here and open to improvement from that encouraging debut run, the one reservation is that she remains without a win in recent starts.

AI verdict

Rated 66 with patchy form (6603) and carrying 9-7, Zitkala Sa's 11/4 odds suggest fair market respect without convincing enough to exceed three stars.

Balance Of Trade

Age 3 · 9-5

-04394

Rory Mulligan 9%

Paul Mulligan 1%

9-5

9/1 10/1 8/1

Fourth at Gowran Park last time, finishing well late from off the pace, Balance Of Trade is proven at today's trip and acts on heavy and yielding ground. Inconsistency is the caveat — winless in recent starts — and a wide draw in first-time cheekpieces adds uncertainty.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 47, poor form of -04394, and 11/1 odds signal limited winning prospects here.

Cameclose

Age 3 · 9-4

88-499

Wesley Joyce 6%

Jack W Davison 9%

9-4

11/2 6/1 5/1

Pulled up the field and well held in a Cork handicap last time, Cameclose has it all to prove on that evidence but tries first-time blinkers and stays this trip among others; the headgear would need to spark a much sharper, more prominent showing for him to enter calculations.

AI verdict

Poor recent form (88-499) and a Saturday Rating of just 58 limit Cameclose's claims at 13/2.

Kart Of Gold

Age 3 · 9-4

70090

Jack Kearney(3) 9%

Adrian McGuinness 9%

9-4

40/1 33/1 40/1

A modest showing at Gowran Park last time is difficult to ignore, and Kart Of Gold arrives in the bottom tier of the field on ratings with a low speed figure. First-time headgear is the hope, but difficult to make a case without more convincing form.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 26, 40/1 odds, and form reading 70090 collectively signal a horse with almost no winning prospects.

Music And Song

Age 3 · 9-4

09960

Jack Cleary(5) 8%

Thomas Dowling 5%

9-4

50/1 33/1 50/1

Tried in blinkers and well beaten at Gowran Park last time, Music And Song has given no indication of the ability needed to figure at this level. Winless in recent starts and ranked lowest in the field, prospects look limited.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 22, 40/1 odds, and form reading 09960 make Music And Song an extreme outsider with negligible winning prospects.

17:55

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden (Median Auction Race) ✓ Result

1m1f163y ·Good ·€11,780 · 7 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Sron Na Caise

Age 4 · 10-6

460

W. J. Lee 16%

K J Condon 11%

10-6

17/2 9/1 8/1

Effective at 8–10f on soft and needing to bounce back from a below-par Dundalk effort, Sron Na Caise has the experience of today's distance and could improve dropping into this grade. The worry is that her most recent run was well off her best and a return to form is required.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 10/1, weak form of 460, and a low Saturday Rating of 64 signal limited winning prospects.

Wonderfulwonderful

Age 4 · 10-1

/3224-

Jack Kearney(3) 9%

John McConnell 8%

10-1

5/1 4/1 5/1

Twice runner-up and once third in her recent flat starts, Wonderfulwonderful is proven at 7–11f on a sound surface and is respected returning to the flat after hurdles. First-time cheekpieces are a variable, and the question is whether she can recapture that placed form after fading out late last time over hurdles.

AI verdict

Rated 77 with consistent form figures of /3224-, Wonderfulwonderful's 9/2 odds suggest fair market respect without strong winning claims.

Camino Lad

Age 3 · 9-8

Colin Keane 16%

G. M. Lyons 16%

—

156

9-8

15/8 3/2 31/19

Third on debut at Limerick, Camino Lad shaped with clear promise and looks open to significant improvement at his second start. Trainer in red-hot form at 45% over the past fortnight, he acts on good-to-yielding ground and steps up in trip today — a move that looks a plus. Yet to score but taken to go close.

AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 156 and competitive 7/4 odds support Camino Lad's claims, despite carrying 9-8 and holding only a single form figure.

Nermal

Age 3 · 9-8

522

Andrew Slattery 9%

A. Slattery 11%

9-8

13/8 FCST 18/13

Second at Down Royal last time, beaten just 1¼ lengths over 10f, Nermal is effective at 1m–10f and handles good and AW ground. Consistent at his best and open to further progress, the main caveat is a trainer out of form at 3% in the past fortnight.

AI verdict

Consistent form figures of 522 and a competitive 13/8 market price suggest ability, but a Saturday Rating of 83 limits confidence.

Swing Street

Age 3 · 9-8

—

Ben Coen 11%

Richard John O'Brien 8%

—

130

9-8

25/1 16/1 25/1

A Golden Horn gelding out of a dam very useful at 9f, Swing Street has some pedigree credentials, though his half-brother was only moderate at 11f. Unraced and meeting experienced rivals, this is a demanding ask on debut.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 22/1 and a low Saturday Rating of 130 signal weak market confidence in Swing Street's chances.

The Monday Club

Age 3 · 9-8

—

Luke McAteer 8%

Brendan W Duke 8%

—

127

9-8

40/1 33/1 40/1

An Invincible Army gelding with no form to go on, The Monday Club faces a demanding task on debut unless market confidence suggests otherwise. One for the notebook at this stage.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 33/1 and a low Saturday Rating of 127 signal minimal market confidence in The Monday Club.

Time Whisperer

Age 3 · 9-8

Seamie Heffernan 8%

Liam P Cusack 6%

—

144

9-8

14/1 9/1 14/1

Well beaten on debut at Gowran Park over a mile but showing a degree of promise, Time Whisperer steps up in trip today — a move that looks a plus on breeding. Acts on today's going but needs a clear step forward to figure.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 144 and weak form figure of 7 at 11/1 suggest limited winning prospects despite carrying 9-8.

18:25

Lodge At Ashford Castle Maiden ✓ Result

1m1f163y ·Good ·€6,479 · 11 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Believe Again

Age 5 · 9-9

James Ryan 7%

Seamus G O'Donnell 8%

—

124

9-9

150/1 125/1 150/1

Down the field at Roscommon on debut, Believe Again has experience of today's distance and going but that performance left plenty to prove. Faces a stiff task here and must show considerably better.

AI verdict

A 125/1 outsider with a Saturday Rating of 124 and a single run form figure of 0 offers no market confidence.

Big Dispute

Age 7 · 9-9

Robbie Colgan 5%

Kevin Thomas Coleman 7%

—

147

9-9

15/2 9/1 7/1

Fourth on his last flat outing and only easing late back up in trip over hurdles at Listowel last time, Big Dispute is effective at 10f on good-to-yielding ground. A return to the flat looks the right direction and he holds a reasonable chance here — just needs to find a bit more.

AI verdict

Rated 147 with a single sixth-place run and 10/1 odds, Big Dispute shows promise but lacks proven form to warrant higher confidence.

Coul Dreamer

Age 5 · 9-9

20-039

W. J. Lee 16%

W. McCreery 9%

9-9

4/1 FCST 7/2

Third at Roscommon on her penultimate start and with form at 8–10f, Coul Dreamer is an interesting entrant stepping back into a maiden from a handicap. The difficulty is that her latest run at Leopardstown was well below form, and she may be vulnerable to fresher or more progressive rivals.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 76 and patchy form (20-039) justify mid-tier appeal at 4/1 carrying 9-9.

If Not For Grace

Age 4 · 9-9

Seamie Heffernan 8%

Liam P Cusack 6%

—

124

9-9

150/1 125/1 150/1

Off the pace and well beaten on debut at Gowran Park, If Not For Grace remains all to prove on this evidence. Experience of today's distance is a mild positive but significant improvement is needed to feature.

AI verdict

Extreme 125/1 odds and a single run showing only a zero in form signal minimal Saturday Rating confidence despite carrying 9-9.

Mano Chicago

Age 4 · 9-9

5/2524

Ben Coen 11%

J. P. Murtagh 11%

9-9

9/4 7/4 2/1

Fourth at Dundalk last time by just three-quarters of a length in first-time blinkers, Mano Chicago is consistent and effective at 10–11f on soft and good — with a trainer in form, he arrives as a genuine contender. That slight frustration in not converting when close is the only concern, and the headgear stays on here.

AI verdict

Solid 88 Saturday Rating and fair 15/8 odds are offset by inconsistent 5/2524 form limiting confidence to three stars.

Mischievous Fun

Age 4 · 9-9

—

Andrew Slattery 9%

A. Slattery 11%

—

124

9-9

66/1 40/1 66/1

Below form on bumper debut at Killarney, Mischievous Fun faces a tough enough task making her flat debut here. The limited evidence offers little encouragement.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 50/1 undermine a solid Saturday Rating of 124, creating a conflicted market signal that limits confidence.

Take Me

Age 4 · 9-9

554-06

Colin Keane 16%

Noel Meade 11%

9-9

7/1 7/2 7/1

Shaped with more encouragement at Dundalk last time, beaten four lengths over 11f, Take Me is effective across a wide range of going and wears a tongue-tie for the first time. Proven at today's distance and with a genuine chance again, the main caveat is that she remains winless in recent starts.

AI verdict

Rated 77 with inconsistent form (554-06) and mid-range 4/1 odds, Take Me shows potential but lacks the consistency for higher marks.

Western Bandit

Age 4 · 9-9

0577

Shane Foley 11%

Anthony Mullins 8%

9-9

14/1 9/1 14/1

Seventh at Dundalk last time over a mile, beaten seven lengths, Western Bandit is effective up to 11f and acts on yielding ground — the step up in trip today looks the right direction. A fourth-place penultimate run offered more, but consistency has been elusive in first-time headgear.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 67, poor form figures of 0577, and 10/1 market odds combine to make Western Bandit an unconvincing proposition.

Cuckaloo Hill

Age 4 · 9-4

8-0400

Leigh Roche 6%

M Flannery 3%

9-4

80/1 50/1 80/1

Proven at 10f on good ground and fitted with a tongue-tie for the first time, Cuckaloo Hill was below form at Fairyhouse most recently and requires a bounce-back. Has shown enough on better days to place, but the recent trend makes it hard to be confident.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 27 and 66/1 odds reflect deeply unconvincing form figures of 8-0400.

Drowsy Maggie

Age 4 · 9-4

—

Nathan Crosse 4%

Gerard Kyne 4%

—

127

9-4

66/1 40/1 66/1

A James Garfield filly out of a dam moderate at 6f, Drowsy Maggie is a half-sister to How Far who was useful over shorter. The breeding suggests she may want further in time, but with no form to assess, she is not one to favour on debut.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 66/1 and unknown form limit confidence despite a Saturday Rating of 127.

Harana

Age 4 · 9-4

2-35

Chris Hayes 10%

D K Weld 13%

9-4

2/1 11/4 31/19

Back in a maiden after a handicap experience that proved beyond her at Leopardstown last time, Harana has placed third at Roscommon earlier and is effective at 8–12f on soft and good. Wearing a hood for the first time, this drop back in class and possibly more settled conditions looks a better opportunity — she is respected on her earlier form.

AI verdict

Harana's Saturday Rating of 78 and 3/1 odds show potential, but inconsistent 2-35 form limits confidence to three stars.

18:55

Michael Joyce Memorial Handicap ✓ Result

1m1f163y ·Good ·€8,835 · 11 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Daler

Age 4 · 10-2

64-871

Colin Keane 16%

G. M. Lyons 16%

10-2

5/2 3/1 5/2

Landing a handicap at Leopardstown last time by 2¼ lengths in a new headgear combination, Daler showed he is capable in his best form and is effective at 7–9f on a variety of going. Now wearing a tongue-tie and hood combination again, the 7lb rise in the weights is the key test — proven course and distance ability makes him a genuine danger.

AI verdict

Daler's 84 Saturday Rating and fair 7/2 odds are undermined by inconsistent 64-871 form and a hefty 10-2 weight.

Grey Leader

Age 6 · 10-2

150-00

Nicola Burns 7%

R P Burns 6%

10-2

33/1 20/1 33/1

Three consecutive below-par runs make Grey Leader very hard to fancy here, despite a win in the book and an effective range of 7–10f on heavy and good. He returns off a short break still needing to find that earlier form — inconsistency is the main concern.

AI verdict

Grey Leader's 33/1 odds, poor 150-00 form, and low 53 Saturday Rating confirm a no-hope outsider.

Mocking

Age 4 · 10-0

301-66

Ben Coen 11%

J. P. Murtagh 11%

10-0

3/1 9/4 11/4

Sixth at Cork last time over 12f in solid-enough form, Mocking is effective at 10–12f on soft and good and is fitted with first-time cheekpieces after a 50-day break. The trainer is in decent form and there is a suggestion he is capable of a similar effort here — one to respect for place prospects at least.

AI verdict

Mocking's 84 Saturday Rating and 5/2 odds suggest market respect, but inconsistent form (301-66) and top weight 10-0 limit confidence.

Dark Summit

Age 4 · 9-11

7-8000

Seamie Heffernan 8%

Denis Gerard Hogan 9%

9-11

22/1 16/1 22/1

Consistently below form on his Irish starts since moving from France, Dark Summit's best efforts have come at 8f on the softer side of good — this trip looks beyond his comfort zone. Hard to make a case without a more encouraging recent run.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-11 with a Saturday Rating of 54 and bleak 7-8000 form makes 22/1 odds unsurprising.

Dark Viper

Age 5 · 9-11

0-0688

Shane Foley 11%

Mrs J. Harrington 10%

9-11

18/1 14/1 18/1

Well beaten at Leopardstown last time and in the midst of a poor run of form, Dark Viper is effective at 6–8f on heavy and good. The first-time hood is new and a bounce-back is needed — the trip here may be on the long side given his best form has come over shorter.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-11 with poor form (0-0688), a lowly Saturday Rating of 59, and dismissed by the market at 18/1.

Marmeladova

Age 5 · 9-9

208-14

W. J. Lee 16%

K J Condon 11%

9-9

7/2 5/1 10/3

Winning her maiden here earlier in her career and effective at 7–10f on a sound surface, Marmeladova makes her handicap debut off a mark of 75 that looks fair. Fourth at Gowran Park last time in a good fillies and mares event, she looks open to further progress settling into handicap company and there could be more to come.

AI verdict

Mid-range Saturday Rating of 79 and inconsistent form (208-14) at 9-9 weight limit justify a cautious 3-star assessment at 11/2.

Justenzia

Age 4 · 9-6

5-2200

Chris Hayes 10%

Denis Gerard Hogan 9%

9-6

14/1 18/1 11/1

Twice runner-up earlier but well beaten in her last two starts at Leopardstown, Justenzia is effective at 8–12f and is at her best with cut in the ground. A bounce-back is needed and she remains winless in recent outings — the drop back to this level is the hope.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-6 at 25/1 with a Saturday Rating of 52 and uninspiring 5-2200 form justifies the cautious 2-star rating.

Merlin The Wizard

Age 6 · 9-6

025381

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

R P Cody 13%

9-6

5/1 7/2 5/1

Landing a claimer at Limerick last time by 1¼ lengths over 12f, Merlin The Wizard is versatile at 7–12f and acts on yielding and good ground — a top course jockey takes the ride. The step back into handicap company is a stiffer ask and more will be needed to win this type, but recent winning form is a positive.

AI verdict

Rated 83 with workable 4/1 odds, Merlin The Wizard's inconsistent 025381 form and 9-6 weight limit confidence to a mid-tier three stars.

Storm Averted

Age 5 · 9-5

41874-

Nathan Crosse 4%

Maurice Andrew Ahern 8%

9-5

16/1 17/2 16/1

Fourth at The Curragh on his last run a long 244 days ago, Storm Averted is effective at 7–8f with some give and wears a tongue-tie for the first time. An erratic profile makes him hard to trust after a lengthy absence, though the headgear and drop in class could prompt a better showing.

AI verdict

Rated just 71 with poor recent form (41874-) and dismissed at 10/1 by the market, Storm Averted carries 9-5 with little to recommend.

Flying Fortress

Age 4 · 9-3

10-508

Jack Kearney(3) 9%

Gavin Cromwell 11%

9-3

SP 12/1 11/1

Effective at 8–10f with cut in the ground and fitted with first-time blinkers, Flying Fortress tried over a shorter trip at Gowran Park last time and beaten 4¼ lengths. Reverting to a more suitable distance today, with previous winning form at this type of trip, he is open to improvement and is a genuine danger if bouncing back.

AI verdict

Poor recent form (10-508), a Saturday Rating of 66, and 14/1 odds signal market scepticism about this 9-3 weighted runner.

Lough Leane

Age 6 · 9-2

-27410

Leigh Roche 6%

Maurice Andrew Ahern 8%

9-2

14/1 9/1 14/1

Below form 15th at Leopardstown last time — beaten 52 lengths off the same mark — Lough Leane has a win on his penultimate start and is effective at 8–12f on heavy and good. A major bounce-back is required and first-time headgear is the hope, but the scale of that last run is very hard to overlook.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-2 with a Saturday Rating of just 71, inconsistent form (-27410), and available at 10/1, Lough Leane lacks market confidence.

19:27

J.J. Burke Peugeot Handicap ✓ Result

1m1f163y ·Good ·€5,900 · 15 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Sands Castle

Age 3 · 10-0

00-450

Shane Foley 11%

Adrian Sexton 3%

10-0

9/1 17/2 9/1

Proven on today's going at 1m, Sands Castle was off the pace and well beaten at Fairyhouse last time and remains without a win in recent starts. Needs to take a step forward, and the step up in trip today is a question mark given her best form has been over the minimum.

AI verdict

Sands Castle rates poorly with a Saturday Rating of just 50, uninspiring form of 00-450, and carries 10-0 at 9/1.

Onyeisi

Age 3 · 9-10

227074

Ben Coen 11%

Karl Thornton 14%

9-10

8/1 13/2 8/1

Fourth at Fairyhouse last time on better ground after a switch to that surface, Onyeisi is proven at 10–12f on AW and good and holds a fair mark on his UK form. First-time blinkers are a new element — capable of building on that latest effort and a genuine danger here, though he remains winless in recent starts.

AI verdict

Inconsistent form (227074) and a low Saturday Rating of 53 make Onyeisi a risky 7/1 shot carrying 9-10.

Flagstone Lady

Age 3 · 9-9

806

Colin Keane 16%

M D O'Callaghan 12%

9-9

15/2 13/2 15/2

Held up off the pace at Gowran Park last time without ever landing a blow, Flagstone Lady usually races from off the pace — the step up in trip today may suit her hold-up style better. Winless in recent starts and below the leaders on ratings, she needs improvement to trouble them.

AI verdict

Flagstone Lady's poor form (806), low Saturday Rating of 49, and mid-field 7/1 odds offer minimal winning appeal.

A Pretty Penny

Age 3 · 9-8

0-5515

Seamie Heffernan 8%

Mrs Deborah Cody 13%

9-8

15/2 9/2 15/2

A winner at Ballinrobe on her penultimate outing and running close to her mark in fifth at Gowran Park last time, A Pretty Penny is effective at 8–10f on a sound surface and returns to familiar conditions. Proven over course and distance, this looks a prime opportunity for her to go close again.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-8 with a modest Saturday Rating of 56 and inconsistent form of 0-5515 limits confidence.

Tavarua

Age 3 · 9-7

609

W. J. Lee 16%

K J Condon 11%

9-7

10/1 9/1 17/2

Off the pace and beaten nine lengths at Down Royal last time, Tavarua wears a visor for the first time and is open to improvement now entering handicap company. Proven over today's distance and going, the new headgear could sharpen her — a danger if it has the desired effect.

AI verdict

Tavarua's poor form of 609, low Saturday Rating of 44, and 11/1 odds signal limited winning prospects despite carrying 9-7.

Brave Approach

Age 3 · 9-1

9-1770

Nathan Crosse 4%

Jarlath P Fahey 8%

9-1

40/1 33/1 40/1

Below form at Fairyhouse last time and ranked among the outsiders on our figures, Brave Approach won over 8f and is effective on AW ground. Dropping in trip here is a plus, but a bounce-back is required to figure in this competitive field.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-1 at 33/1 odds with a Saturday Rating of 24 and poor form figures of 9-1770 makes Brave Approach an outsider to avoid.

Rodeo Blues

Age 3 · 9-1

09046

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

9-1

11/4 3/1 11/4

Beaten 4¼ lengths at Leopardstown last time, Rodeo Blues is effective at 9f on yielding and soft and carries the top jockey-trainer combination — a significant positive at Ballinrobe. There looks to be further improvement in her, and that booking makes her a notable danger, though she remains winless in recent starts.

AI verdict

Rated just 51 with uninspiring form of 09046, Rodeo Blues lacks the consistency to justify 7/2 market support.

Connova

Age 3 · 8-13

600-4

Robbie Colgan 5%

Ms Sheila Lavery 5%

8-13

8/1 7/1 8/1

Fourth at Gowran Park last time, beaten eight lengths, Connova is effective at 6–9f and acts on today's going. The longer trip today is at the limit of her best form — she has placed before but needs more to trouble the leaders here.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 45 and poor form of 600-4 make Connova's 15/2 odds hard to justify at 8-13.

Cause I Like You

Age 3 · 8-12

805406

Luke McAteer 8%

Michael Mulvany 9%

8-12

16/1 11/1 16/1

Beaten 9¼ lengths at Cork last time and clearly best at shorter trips, Cause I Like You faces a stiff stamina test over today's longer distance and was well off the pace on that occasion. First-time headgear is the one positive angle, but the trip and recent form make it hard to be enthusiastic.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 37, poor form reading 805406, and 14/1 odds signal minimal market confidence.

Perggosa

Age 3 · 8-12

0-09

Declan McDonogh 9%

Keith Henry Clarke 5%

8-12

18/1 14/1 18/1

Off for 72 days and well below form at Bellewstown on her last start, Perggosa faces a tough enough task here. The pedigree offers a combination of speed and stamina on either side, but the form gives little to build on — no obvious case to make.

AI verdict

Perggosa's Saturday Rating of 34, poor form of 0-09, and 16/1 odds signal no market confidence.

Canon Law

Age 3 · 8-11

0005-0

Robyn Donaghue-Leahy 9%

Brendan W Duke 8%

8-11

40/1 33/1 40/1

Well beaten and giving little late at Gowran Park last time over a longer trip, Canon Law is effective at 7f on heavy ground and needs a drop in distance to show her best. Today's trip looks on the long side — hard to recommend without conditions more in her favour.

AI verdict

Canon Law's Saturday Rating of 22, 40/1 odds, and poor form figures of 0005-0 offer no compelling reason to back this runner.

Sand Art

Age 3 · 8-10

90-877

Chris Hayes 10%

Kevin Thomas Coleman 7%

8-10

15/2 17/2 15/2

Keen but running to form at Down Royal last time, beaten 6½ lengths, Sand Art is effective at 7f–1m and the step up in trip here may help if she settles better. Winless in recent starts and outside the leading ratings, she is an each-way outsider at best.

AI verdict

Poor form figures of 90-877 and a low Saturday Rating of 42 make 9/1 odds insufficient value at 8-10.

Wedding Year

Age 3 · 8-9

05-430

Cillian Rowan 5%

Adrian McGuinness 9%

8-9

18/1 12/1 18/1

Off the pace and well beaten at Gowran Park last time, Wedding Year is effective at 7–8f and acts on AW — this trip and headgear for the first time are new angles. The mark looks fair if she can bounce back, but consistency has been absent in recent starts.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 33, poor form (05-430), and 16/1 odds signal minimal market confidence in Wedding Year's chances.

Honey Dale

Age 3 · 8-8

7-9505

Rory Mulligan 9%

Paul Mulligan 1%

8-8

14/1 11/1 14/1

Fifth at Down Royal last time, beaten 5½ lengths, Honey Dale is at her best over 6–7f and the step up in trip today could suit if she relaxes. Winless in recent starts and rated below the leaders — the trip is the key hope.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 37, poor form figures of 7-9505, and 12/1 odds signal minimal winning prospects.

Nephin Mountain

Age 3 · 9-3

-40484

TBA

Michael Mulvany 9%

9-3

6/1 5/1 6/1

Fourth at Leopardstown last time off a 3lb higher mark, close to her best, Nephin Mountain is effective at 7–9f on soft and good. Racing again just four days later is the main concern — the form is there if the quick turnaround is not an issue.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-3 with a Saturday Rating of just 50 and uninspiring form of -40484 at 11/2, Nephin Mountain offers little appeal.

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GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap ✓ Result

1m5f ·Good ·€8,835 · 17 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Dutch Gold

Age 6 · 10-0

-00009

Adam Caffrey 9%

Noel Meade 11%

10-0

12/1 11/1 10/1

Regressive and well beaten at Fairyhouse most recently, Dutch Gold arrives without a win in recent starts despite being effective at 10–12f. First-time blinkers represent an attempt to spark improvement — the ability may still be there but the downward form trend is hard to ignore.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 58, poor form figures of -00009, and 14/1 odds signal the market holds little confidence in Dutch Gold carrying 10-0.

Daboya

Age 5 · 9-12

65-055

Sam Coen 11%

R Donohoe 8%

9-12

11/2 9/2 11/2

Consistent if unable to find the front, Daboya ran on strongly late at Gowran Park last time, beaten seven lengths. Effective at 8–12f on the flat and fitted with first-time blinkers, she has a reliable profile and could perform well again — just needs a bit more to land one.

AI verdict

Daboya's poor form (65-055), high weight of 9-12, and modest Saturday Rating of 73 at 5/1 offer limited winning appeal.

Metamorphic

Age 4 · 9-12

67359-

Shane Foley 11%

Mrs J. Harrington 10%

9-12

14/1 10/1 12/1

Slowly away and well beaten at Dundalk most recently after a lengthy break, Metamorphic is proven at 9–12f on good ground and was in sound form prior to that run. A tongue-tie for the first time and a seven-month absence are the key unknowns — capable of better if returning in good order.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-12 with a modest Saturday Rating of 62 and weak 11/1 odds signals limited winning prospects.

Barrogstown Girl

Age 6 · 9-11

42690-

Nathan Crosse 4%

Jarlath P Fahey 8%

9-11

18/1 18/1 16/1

Well beaten in a maiden hurdle at Punchestown last time, Barrogstown Girl must prove herself back on the flat, where earlier form showed promise — including runner-up at best. All to prove on this return to the flat discipline.

AI verdict

Sent off at 22/1 with a Saturday Rating of just 48 and form reading 42690-, Barrogstown Girl lacks market support and recent form.

Guy's Girl

Age 4 · 9-11

60-556

W. J. Lee 16%

W. McCreery 9%

9-11

16/1 FCST 14/1

Modest form beaten 9¼ lengths at Fairyhouse last time, Guy's Girl is effective at 8–12f on a sound surface. Consistent without threatening the winner — needs more to land a race at this level.

AI verdict

Rated just 57 with poor form figures of 60-556 and unfancied at 14/1, Guy's Girl offers little appeal carrying 9-11.

Coulstys Way

Age 4 · 9-10

2528-0

Jack Kearney(3) 9%

Patrick Magee 8%

9-10

25/1 16/1 22/1

Off form on her return at Fairyhouse last time, Coulstys Way has twice placed second in recent starts and is effective up to 14f. A bounce-back is required but there is ability in the locker — one to watch if she can recapture that placed form.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 51 paired with poor form (2528-0) and 18/1 odds signal a horse the market strongly dismisses.

Lagoon Nebula

Age 5 · 9-10

350-54

Luke McAteer 8%

Andrew Kinirons 7%

9-10

17/2 15/2 8/1

Fourth at Listowel last time, beaten 5½ lengths, Lagoon Nebula is effective up to 2m and holds a solid chance here if building on that consistent recent form. Proven at today's trip and going, she rates a genuine danger — the main caveat is remaining winless in recent starts.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 62 and inconsistent form figures of 350-54 offer little confidence despite fair odds of 15/2.

Master Sydney

Age 5 · 9-10

04-060

Robert Whearty 7%

Paul W Flynn 9%

9-10

SP 16/1 18/1

Badly interfered with and well below form last time out, Master Sydney has a clear excuse for that run and is effective at 12–16f. Yet to score in recent starts, he needs a clear passage and improvement — but that incident gives some reason to forgive the latest effort.

AI verdict

Saturday Rating of 52 and poor form figures 04-060 make 18/1 odds and 9-10 weight hard to justify.

Wolf Prince

Age 10 · 9-9

/3/4/0

Nicola Burns 7%

Aidan Melia 14%

9-9

25/1 18/1 22/1

Slow to find stride on his return to the flat at Navan last time after a two-month break, Wolf Prince has shown better form prior — third on the penultimate outing — and the step back up in distance today is a plus. Hard to be confident, but earlier form suggests he is capable of better.

AI verdict

Poor form figures of /3/4/0, a low Saturday Rating of 49, and 20/1 odds signal minimal market confidence.

Bruant

Age 5 · 9-8

000-90

Robbie Colgan 5%

A. J. Martin 7%

9-8

17/2 11/2 8/1

Capable of better and effective at 10–13f, Bruant has been slipping down the flat handicap ladder to an attractive mark and now wears a hood for the first time. Landing a hurdle at Downpatrick last time, he arrives with a recent positive and improvement is expected if the hood helps him translate that ability on the flat.

AI verdict

Bruant's poor form of 000-90, a low Saturday Rating of 69, and 9-8 weight burden justify the 13/2 market dismissal.

Eternal Echo

Age 5 · 9-8

3-90U

Declan McDonogh 9%

David O'Sullivan 7%

9-8

18/1 FCST 16/1

Came down at the start last time — an isolated incident rather than a true form line — Eternal Echo has shown genuine ability in a placing prior and is effective at 10f. Needs more to win but the excuse is credible.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-8 with a Saturday Rating of 44, 18/1 odds, and poor form figures of 3-90U justify one star.

Miss Gitana

Age 5 · 9-8

16-098

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Anthony Murray 8%

9-8

11/1 13/2 10/1

Beaten eight lengths at Listowel last time on a longer trip, Miss Gitana is effective up to 2m and a top course jockey takes over here. Won on her penultimate start and has the ability to go well — but ranked among the outsiders on figures, a return to that form is required.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 63 and inconsistent form (16-098) at 9-8 weight offer little confidence at 15/2.

Sonic Invader

Age 4 · 9-8

76-033

Colin Keane 16%

Noel Meade 11%

9-8

3/1 5/2 11/4

Third at Listowel last time and runner-up the time before, Sonic Invader has posted consistent placed efforts and is effective at 8–16f on soft and good. Proven at today's trip, he rates a genuine each-way chance — just needs to turn those consistent efforts into a win.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 73 and inconsistent form (76-033) limit confidence despite fair 5/2 odds and manageable 9-8 weight.

Miss Australie

Age 5 · 9-7

0-0610

Paddy Harnett(3) 9%

Adrian McGuinness 9%

9-7

10/1 16/1 9/1

Tenth last time on a longer trip — falling short on stamina off the same mark — Miss Australie drops in distance today, a move that suits given she is effective at 10–12f on soft and good. Won on her penultimate outing and the shorter trip is a positive, though the yard has been out of form of late.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 50 and poor form (0-0610) at 18/1 odds make Miss Australie an unconvincing runner carrying 9-7.

Miss Crinshawn

Age 4 · 9-7

70-342

Ben Coen 11%

Peter Fahey 11%

9-7

7/1 6/1 13/2

Beaten a neck at Cork last time off a 4lb lower mark, Miss Crinshawn has returned to form of late and is effective at 8–12f with cut or on AW. The trainer's strong record in this race adds further appeal — winless in recent starts remains the caveat, but she has come close and rates a genuine danger.

AI verdict

Rated 69 with 9-7 weight and inconsistent form (70-342) at 6/1 suggests a mid-tier chance warranting a cautious three stars.

Makaiah

Age 5 · 9-7

6640-2

TBA

G. O'Leary 11%

9-7

7/1

Beaten 2½ lengths at Roscommon last time in an encouraging effort, Makaiah is effective at 12–16f on soft and good and looks capable of building on that form today. The trip suits and she has a genuine chance if reproducing that level.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-7 with a Saturday Rating of 67 and patchy form 6640-2 limits Makaiah's appeal at 7/1.

Covert Legend

Age 6 · 9-7

46442-

TBA

Maurice Andrew Ahern 8%

9-7

7/1

Beaten two lengths at Southwell last time off a 1lb lower mark, Covert Legend is effective at 9–11f and usually races from behind. After a 235-day absence, the return to a longer trip on turf is an interesting angle — returns to her last winning mark, though all her best form has come on AW.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-7 with a modest Saturday Rating of 65 and uninspiring form of 46442- limits confidence at 7/1.

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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap ✓ Result

1m5f ·Good ·€11,780 · 8 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Deressa

Age 4 · 10-1

6480-0

W. J. Lee 16%

P. Twomey 25%

10-1

9/1 15/2 17/2

Well below form at The Curragh last time despite experience at today's trip and going, Deressa steps back up in distance with a tongue-tie for the first time. Effective at 10–12f with cut, the new headgear is a positive but the recent record makes it hard to be optimistic.

AI verdict

Deressa's winless form of 6480-0, a modest Saturday Rating of 75, and 10/1 odds signal limited market confidence.

Royal Hollow

Age 8 · 9-10

52104-

Andrew Slattery 9%

A. Slattery 11%

9-10

18/1 8/1 18/1

A winner at this trip and proven over today's going, Royal Hollow won a flat race two starts back and has run well over hurdles since — runner-up at Listowel last time in a decent mares' event. The step back to flat racing looks right and she is entitled to respect here.

AI verdict

Rated 84 with inconsistent form (52104-) and unfancied at 9/1, Royal Hollow carries top weight of 9-10 with little market confidence.

Denim And Diamonds

Age 4 · 9-9

080-78

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

9-9

7/1 FCST 13/2

Connected with the top course jockey-trainer combination who have a strong record in this race, Denim And Diamonds is effective at 12–14f on good ground. She performed at her recent level in a high-class conditions race last time and remains winless in recent starts — the mark may need to ease further, but the positive conditions angle keeps her in the mix.

AI verdict

Rated just 76 with inconsistent form of 080-78 and not market-backed at 7/1, she lacks the profile to overcome 9-9.

Stellar Quality

Age 4 · 9-6

31-53

Shane Foley 11%

Mrs J. Harrington 10%

9-6

10/3 11/4 10/3

Third at Gowran Park last time, staying on well from a shorter trip, Stellar Quality is proven at 12–14f on a sound surface and looks open to further improvement after just four starts. A winner earlier in her career and stepping up to today's longer distance — a clear positive — she is the one to beat.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 87 and fair 3/1 odds are offset by top weight 9-6 and inconsistent 31-53 form.

Switch From Diesel

Age 7 · 9-4

Colin Keane 16%

Ross O'Sullivan 10%

9-4

11/8 5/4 10/11

Landing a novice hurdle by 4¼ lengths at Punchestown last time, leaving her rivals trailing in her wake, Switch From Diesel is a classy dual-purpose performer effective at 12f on heavy and good-to-soft. The significant jockey booking adds further interest on her return to flat action — the unknown is whether hurdling form fully translates at this mark.

AI verdict

Rated 92 with fair 6/4 odds and a winning form, but top weight of 9-4 limits confidence to three stars.

Thatwilldoso

Age 5 · 8-13

262-90

Chris Hayes 10%

Kevin Thomas Coleman 7%

8-13

12/1 16/1 10/1

Progressive over 10–12f and suited by give, Thatwilldoso has been off 50 days and needs to bounce back from a poor run at Cork. Twice runner-up in earlier form and on an easing mark, there is ability here — but more is needed to trouble the principals.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 61, 18/1 odds, and form showing a recent 0 make Thatwilldoso a weak outsider with little market confidence.

Earthsong

Age 4 · 8-12

39-451

Declan McDonogh 9%

W. McCreery 9%

8-12

8/1 5/1 8/1

Landing a handicap at Gowran Park last time by two lengths off a lower mark, Earthsong is effective at 12–14f on heavy and good and looks open to building on that form. Now on a higher mark, the question is whether she can maintain that progress — but the form is solid and she rates a genuine danger.

AI verdict

Rated 79 with inconsistent form (39-451) and carrying 8-12 at 6/1, Earthsong presents moderate each-way appeal without market confidence.

La Dame Blanche

Age 7 · 8-7

508-74

Wesley Joyce 6%

Dermot Kilmartin 0%

8-7

22/1 22/1 18/1

Fourth at Roscommon last time, beaten 6¼ lengths, La Dame Blanche is effective at 12–13f and holds an outside chance here. Winless in recent starts and rated below the main principals, she needs a step forward to pose a real threat.

AI verdict

Rated just 49 with weak 508-74 form and dismissed at 25/1, La Dame Blanche offers little appeal at 8-7.