MEETING · TODAY

Friday 26 June 2026 Curragh

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

8 races 131 runners First off 16:33

Going Good Headline 19:55 · €20,615

16:33

Keadeen Hotel Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden ✓ Result

6f ·Good ·€14,725 · 12 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Abraham Lincoln

Age 2 · 9-7

—

Ryan Moore 24%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

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153

9-7

5/4 11/10 6/5

Top of the market on debut, this 2,300,000 euros Wootton Bassett colt is a half-brother to a smart staying performer and hails from a dam who excelled at six furlongs as a juvenile. The trainer-jockey combination knows how to land this race and he could easily go well first time out.

AI verdict

Rated 153 on Saturday with solid 6/5 market support and 9-7 weight, Abraham Lincoln profiles as a strong contender just short of top billing.

Anchor Road

Age 2 · 9-7

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Colin Keane 16%

G. M. Lyons 16%

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150

9-7

7/2 FCST 10/3

A 280,000 euros Dark Angel colt from a dam who was smart at seven furlongs at two and a half-brother to a very smart six-furlong performer, he enters from a stable that has taken this race in each of the last two seasons. An open debut proposition but one to respect based on the yard's record.

AI verdict

Rated 150 on Saturday with a competitive 9-7 weight and 10/3 market price signals strong contention without favouritism.

Desert Alchemist

Age 2 · 9-7

Luke McAteer 8%

David Marnane 10%

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126

9-7

50/1 33/1 40/1

Third on his debut and with distance and going form, the step back up from five furlongs looks a clear positive after a below-par effort at Navan where he failed to get involved from off the pace. Effective at six furlongs on soft, he should be more competitive at this trip; a genuine threat.

AI verdict

Sent off at 50/1 with a modest Saturday Rating of 126 and poor form figures of 38, Desert Alchemist offers little winning confidence.

Haffner

Age 2 · 9-7

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W. M. Lordan 16%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

—

141

9-7

12/1 11/1 12/1

A 375,000 dollars Justify colt out of a dam who was smart at seven furlongs as a two-year-old, he is a newcomer from a trainer who has a strong record in this race. Debut runners from this yard command respect; draws wide at stall 12 but the pedigree and yard give hope.

AI verdict

Haffner's solid Saturday Rating of 141 at 11/1 odds suggests market underestimation despite carrying 9-7.

Hi Corbett Court

Age 2 · 9-7

Donagh O'Connor 8%

P. Twomey 25%

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130

9-7

20/1 18/1 16/1

Third on debut at six furlongs after being hampered and showing greenness at Navan, the distance and going form are there and he wears a tongue-tie for the first time. He needs to sharpen up — the margin beaten was wide — but the debut context makes improvement very possible.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 22/1 and a single form figure of 3 limit confidence despite a solid 130 Saturday Rating.

Jewel In A Crowd

Age 2 · 9-7

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Ciaran Murphy 8%

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124

9-7

40/1 40/1 33/1

Beaten eight lengths on debut at Cork over five furlongs, showing some early promise that wasn't enough to suggest a fast jump in class would be straightforward. Effective at five furlongs on soft, he needs to find improvement at a longer trip to get involved.

AI verdict

A 40/1 outsider with a single fifth-place form figure and a Saturday Rating of 124 offers little confidence in this maiden.

Man's Best Friend

Age 2 · 9-7

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Jack Cleary 8%

Aidan O'Brien 22%

—

133

9-7

16/1 FCST 14/1

An unraced No Nay Never colt and full-brother to a smart six-furlong performer out of a dam smart at twelve furlongs, this Ballydoyle newcomer can go well on debut. The trainer has a strong record at this course and the colt's profile suggests he is one to take seriously at the first time of asking.

AI verdict

Long odds of 18/1 and unknown form leave Man's Best Friend with little market confidence despite carrying 9-7.

Prince Of Peppard

Age 2 · 9-7

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Ben Coen 11%

J. P. Murtagh 12%

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124

9-7

50/1 40/1 50/1

A 50,000 euros Starman colt out of a dam who was fair at seven furlongs at two, he debuts in late March-foaled breeding and is up against stronger types on his first appearance. The trainer is in form, which offers some hope, but he looks outclassed on profile.

AI verdict

Sent off at 50/1 with unknown form, Prince Of Peppard's Saturday Rating of 124 suggests more ability than the market expected.

Revelator

Age 2 · 9-7

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R. P. Cleary 6%

Josh Halley 4%

—

124

9-7

66/1 40/1 50/1

A 12,000 euros Starman colt and half-brother to a smart six-furlong performer out of a dam useful at nine furlongs, he is likely facing an uphill task on first appearance. The modest purchase price and the strength of rivals here make it hard to be confident at the first try.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 50/1 and unknown form leave Revelator with little evidence to justify confidence despite a 124 Saturday Rating.

Trean

Age 2 · 9-7

W. J. Lee 16%

P. Twomey 25%

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153

9-7

9/4 2/1 9/4

Third on debut at Fairyhouse over six furlongs on good, he ran on strongly in the closing stages suggesting the experience benefited him. Effective at the trip with conditions to suit, the addition of a first-time hood could help him focus and with improvement expected he represents a solid threat.

AI verdict

Trean's Saturday Rating of 153, solid 3 form, and respected 9/4 market position justify strong but not elite four-star status.

Walk On Harry

Age 2 · 9-7

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R. P. Whelan 9%

Henry de Bromhead 16%

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124

9-7

40/1 FCST 28/1

A 32,000 euros Earthlight colt out of a very useful six-furlong two-year-old dam and a half-brother to a very smart six-furlong performer, he makes a tough debut against better-fancied rivals. Hard to be confident against these on first appearance.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 33/1 and unknown form yield a weak Saturday Rating of 124, justifying just 2 stars.

Tina Tereshkova

Age 2 · 9-2

096

Robbie Colgan 5%

Andrew Kinirons 7%

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126

9-2

200/1 FCST 150/1

Sixth and ninth in her last two starts in maidens, she usually races from the rear and has distance and going form. Her most recent Gowran Park effort showed mild signs of progression, though she remained clearly held; likely needs juvenile company to reach a winning position.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 126 shows ability, but 200/1 odds and poor form figures of 096 cap confidence at three stars.

17:05

Diageo Luxury Spirits Irish European Breeders Fund Median Auction Maiden ✓ Result

1m ·Good ·€14,725 · 13 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Loughrea

Age 4 · 10-4

5-2

Sam Coen 11%

A. Slattery 11%

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150

10-4

2/1

Down in trip when second at Gowran Park 37 days ago, he travelled well before going down by three-quarters of a length and the return to a mile or further looks sure to suit. Effective at eight to nine furlongs on heavy and good to yielding; the inside draw at stall one is a minor concern.

AI verdict

Loughrea's 150 Saturday Rating and solid 5-2 form justify respect, but 9/4 odds and non-favourite status limit confidence.

Wheres The Gold

Age 4 · 9-13

00/0

Leigh Roche 6%

Paul W Flynn 9%

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122

9-13

150/1

Three consecutive unplaced efforts, including last week at Limerick, have done nothing to suggest a case for her here. The trainer is out of form, she carries 139lb, and nothing in her recent outings points towards a change in fortune; very hard to make an argument for her.

AI verdict

Extreme 150/1 odds and winless 00/0 form make Wheres The Gold a 122-rated longshot carrying 9-13 with no market confidence.

Gliondar

Age 3 · 9-8

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Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

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149

9-8

4/1 10/3 3/1

A 150,000 euros Romanised gelding and half-brother to a high-class eight-furlong performer, he draws wide in stall 13 on debut. The trainer is capable of having a newcomer ready and he merits respect on pedigree, though the draw is a complication; an open proposition on first appearance.

AI verdict

Gliondar's strong Saturday Rating of 149 and competitive 4/1 odds justify a 4/5 rating despite carrying 9-8 and lacking known form.

Good Man Jack

Age 3 · 9-8

Robert Whearty 7%

Patrick Magee 8%

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124

9-8

150/1

Unplaced and ninth in two runs including at Fairyhouse recently, he drops to a mile for a qualifying run and draws wide at stall 11. He improved slightly last time on his modest debut form but nothing in that run suggests he has the ability to be competitive in this calibre of field.

AI verdict

Extreme 150/1 odds and poor form figures of 09 expose Good Man Jack as a 124-rated outsider with little winning chance.

Karrygrant

Age 3 · 9-8

2-3245

Ben Coen 11%

J. P. Murtagh 12%

9-8

6/1 11/2 5/1

Placed three times in recent starts including twice at Gowran Park, he is suited by seven to ten furlongs and acts with cut. The trainer is in form and there is consistency in his record, but he has been unable to convert; the wide draw at stall 12 makes life harder here.

AI verdict

Karrygrant's mid-tier 87 Saturday Rating, mixed 2-3245 form, and 11/2 odds suggest fair claims without dominating the market at 9-8.

King Of Eze

Age 3 · 9-8

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Jack Kearney 9%

A Oliver 11%

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124

9-8

66/1 50/1 66/1

An unraced 3,000gns Bated Breath gelding out of a dam smart at twelve furlongs and a half-brother to a useful juvenile, he is not easily fancied on debut based on the purchase price and the strength of rivals in this field. There is ability in the family but it may take time to emerge.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 50/1 and a Saturday Rating of 124 signal King Of Eze holds little market confidence here.

Lord Darragh

Age 3 · 9-8

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Luke McAteer 8%

Rory Anthony Devine 8%

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124

9-8

50/1 33/1 40/1

An unraced 10,000 euros Alkumait gelding out of a dam useful at eight furlongs and a half-brother to a useful five-furlong juvenile, he is likely to need this run and looks to be one for later. The pedigree suggests sharp speed rather than a mile trip as the ideal medium-term target.

AI verdict

Long odds of 40/1 and unknown form make Lord Darragh a 124-rated outsider carrying 9-8 with little market support.

Noble Venture

Age 3 · 9-8

Robbie Colgan 5%

Ms Sheila Lavery 5%

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124

9-8

80/1 FCST 66/1

Yet to be placed on his only start, he was well beaten on debut at Fairyhouse where he lacked the pace to make an impact. A drop to a mile for a qualifying run is not obviously to his advantage; effective at ten furlongs on good but the trip change is a question rather than an answer.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 66/1 and a single form figure of 7 signal market and form skepticism despite a 124 Saturday Rating.

Rock Of Claremont

Age 3 · 9-8

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W. J. Lee 16%

A Oliver 11%

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124

9-8

28/1 22/1 28/1

A 30,000gns Profitable gelding out of a very useful eight-furlong dam and a half-brother to a high-class eight-furlong performer, he faces stronger rivals on debut. The pedigree hints at ability but the competition looks too tough here on first appearance.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 25/1 and a modest Saturday Rating of 124 signal limited winning prospects in this maiden.

Valentino Eclipse

Age 3 · 9-8

Seamie Heffernan 8%

J A Stack 12%

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154

9-8

4/1 7/2 4/1

Runner-up on debut by a neck at Leopardstown 47 days ago, he was keen but finished strongly and remains lightly raced at a mile. Effective at seven furlongs on good, there is more to come if he settles, and he carries the top weight with scope for further progress.

AI verdict

Strong Saturday Rating of 154 and solid placed form combine with a competitive 7/2 market price to justify four stars.

Bang Bang

Age 3 · 9-3

55-22

Colin Keane 16%

Noel Meade 11%

9-3

9/2 10/3 4/1

Runner-up twice in her last four starts, she is effective at seven to ten furlongs on soft and good and the drop to a mile should suit. She finished one and a quarter lengths behind her rivals at Leopardstown most recently and remains consistent; the unproven pedigree at shorter distances is the one caveat.

AI verdict

Consistent form figures of 55-22 and a competitive 4/1 market price show promise, but an 83 Saturday Rating limits Bang Bang to mid-tier status.

Ebony Reign

Age 3 · 9-3

Chris Hayes 9%

Miss Kate McGivern 15%

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127

9-3

66/1 50/1 66/1

Well beaten on her Leopardstown debut at seven furlongs, she has scope for improvement stepping up to a mile. The form is limited and she has plenty to find, but there is reason to think she can take a forward step with the longer distance in her favour.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 127 shows ability, but 50/1 odds and a form figure of 8 suggest limited winning prospects.

Save The Sixes

Age 3 · 9-3

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Shane Foley 11%

Mrs J. Harrington 10%

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147

9-3

9/1 8/1 9/1

A 220,000gns Space Blues filly and half-sister to a high-class nine-furlong performer, she draws wide in stall 10 on debut. The stable has a good record in maiden races and the pedigree commands respect; tough task at the trip from this draw but she merits a market check.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 147 at 8/1 odds signals strong value despite carrying 9-3 and starting off the market.

17:35

Silken Thomas And Lock 13 Handicap ✓ Result

1m ·Good ·€14,725 · 22 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Tachos

Age 5 · 10-0

560-69

Sam Coen 11%

D K Weld 13%

10-0

18/1 12/1 16/1

First-time tongue-tie applied to a mare who has been out of the places in her last five runs, she is effective at eight to ten furlongs and acts on soft and good to firm. She remains 4lb above her last winning mark which limits confidence, but in a big field over a familiar trip a revival is possible.

AI verdict

Tachos carries top weight of 10-0 at 16/1 with a poor Saturday Rating of 57 and dismal form of 560-69.

Blues Emperor

Age 7 · 9-12

080406

Nathan Crosse 4%

William Harvey 6%

9-12

20/1 22/1 20/1

Beaten six lengths at Down Royal a week ago, his form has been patchy and he sits 13lb below his last winning mark. First-time blinkers add a question, though he acts on the going and has distance form; his inconsistency makes it hard to rely on him in a field this large.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 57, poor form (080406), and 18/1 odds signal minimal market confidence in Blues Emperor's winning chances.

Summer Snow

Age 6 · 9-12

80-905

Patrick McGettigan(5) 8%

Peter Lawlor 13%

9-12

18/1 14/1 16/1

Five unplaced finishes in her last five starts including last week at Down Royal, she acts at seven to eight furlongs on soft and good but carries 138lb from a wide draw at stall 22 and wears a first-time tongue-tie. Hard to make a case for her in her current form.

AI verdict

Low Saturday Rating of 62, outsider odds of 16/1, and poor form figures 80-905 confirm Summer Snow holds minimal winning prospects.

Therewillbeglory

Age 4 · 9-12

2224-3

Ben Coen 11%

A. Slattery 11%

9-12

17/2 7/1 17/2

Third on her most recent run after what appeared a needed reappearance effort, she has been runner-up four times in turf maidens previously and a first-time visor could help her find the extra fraction. Acts from seven to eleven furlongs on good going; her mark looks workable and she is our top pick.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-12 with a modest Saturday Rating of 73 and unconsidered at 17/2 in the market limits confidence.

Banner Beauty

Age 4 · 9-11

1096-0

R. P. Whelan 9%

Edward Buckley 7%

9-11

25/1 25/1 22/1

Well held last time at this course over eight furlongs, she has a win on her record and her mark has eased slightly, though more is required to get competitive. Effective at seven to eight furlongs on a sound surface; the wide draw at stall 19 is an additional hurdle.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 49, distant 28/1 odds, and a form string showing one win followed by defeats make Banner Beauty an unconvincing contender.

Brewing

Age 7 · 9-11

223094

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Kevin Thomas Coleman 7%

9-11

18/1 16/1 18/1

First-time cheekpieces for a hold-up type who was fourth at Cork 38 days ago and usually finishes with late running from the rear. Effective at seven to eight furlongs on heavy and all-weather and his mark is easing; draws at stall 1 on the inside of a large field which could help if he gets a clear run.

AI verdict

Brewing's poor Saturday Rating of 58, long odds of 18/1, and inconsistent form including a 9th place finish justify just 1/5 stars.

Thyer

Age 5 · 9-11

20000-

Leigh Roche 6%

Maurice Andrew Ahern 9%

9-11

16/1 18/1 16/1

Unplaced in each of his last five runs, returning after a 236-day absence with a first-time tongue-tie. He was placed at eight furlongs on a sound surface in the UK but his Irish efforts have been well off the pace; the mark is dropping but needs a significant bounce-back to be involved.

AI verdict

Thyer's 59 Saturday Rating, poor 20000- form, and 16/1 odds signal a horse the market has firmly dismissed.

Calm The Jets

Age 4 · 9-9

1-9808

R. P. Cleary 6%

C. W. J. Farrell 5%

9-9

16/1 12/1 16/1

He has a win on his record and his mark is easing, but was well held at Limerick last time from off the pace in a handicap at eight furlongs. Mark easing but he needs to find a good deal more to make an impact here; recent form has not been encouraging.

AI verdict

Rated just 59 with weak 1-9808 form and dismissed at 14/1 by the market, Calm The Jets lacks credibility here.

Chester Nimitz

Age 4 · 9-9

701-59

Nicola Burns 7%

G. O'Leary 11%

9-9

22/1 18/1 22/1

He landed a race three runs ago and acts on cut ground and at six to eight furlongs, but was beaten eight and a quarter lengths at Roscommon most recently and needs to bounce back. Draws very wide at stall 21; a return to his winning form is needed and the draw makes things harder.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 54, weak 701-59 form, and 22/1 odds signal Chester Nimitz holds minimal winning prospects here.

Highbury See See

Age 4 · 9-9

050403

Seamie Heffernan 8%

A. Slattery 11%

9-9

11/1 9/1 10/1

Third at Limerick last time from off the pace, finishing best of those held up, his form is consistent at seven to eight furlongs with cut. The trainer is out of form but his latest effort was honest and he can be competitive if he builds on that effort; his late-running style suits this sort of race.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 66 and inconsistent form figures of 050403 at 10/1 suggest limited winning prospects.

Prevalence

Age 3 · 9-8

01-30

Colin Keane 16%

G. M. Lyons 16%

9-8

11/2 5/1 11/2

A winner at this trip with good prior form, she found the mile beyond her last time here but is back at the same trip with a top jockey booking. The latest effort was a setback but prior form at seven furlongs on a sound surface was solid; she can show more here.

AI verdict

Carries top weight of 9-8 with inconsistent form of 01-30 and a Saturday Rating of 85 limits confidence at 11/2.

Spanish Rising

Age 4 · 9-8

52-00

Adam Grant(7) 6%

Henry de Bromhead 16%

9-8

33/1 25/1 33/1

Below par in each of his last four runs including well held at Gowran Park up to twelve furlongs most recently. The drop to a mile is not obviously what he wants — he has been better at ten furlongs on good — and despite the trainer being in form the profile makes it hard to recommend him.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 47, combined with 33/1 odds and winless form showing 52-00, makes Spanish Rising a weak contender at 9-8.

Majestic King

Age 5 · 9-6

802120

Oisin Murphy 22%

Denis Gerard Hogan 9%

9-6

15/2 7/1 15/2

Well beaten last time off 71, a pound lower here with a significant jockey booking and a preference for eight to ten furlongs on soft or good to yielding. He has landed a race before and draws at stall 2 on the inside which could help; a bounce-back is needed but he has the profile to do so.

AI verdict

Majestic King's inconsistent form (802120) and a Saturday Rating of 76 at 9-6 weight limit confidence at 15/2.

Neo Smart

Age 5 · 9-6

241977

Declan McDonogh 9%

J S Bolger 7%

9-6

22/1 16/1 22/1

Beaten seven and a half lengths here last time with her best work at the finish from off the pace, she is effective at seven to eight furlongs on soft, good and all-weather. The first-time tongue-tie is an unknown; she has landed a race before and could go better with the right set-up.

AI verdict

Rated just 55 with weak 241977 form and dismissed at 20/1, Neo Smart carries 9-6 with no market confidence.

No More Porter

Age 8 · 9-3

446-30

Adam Caffrey 9%

Adrian McGuinness 9%

9-3

16/1

Out of form when unplaced most recently at Leopardstown, this hold-up gelding has been placed in prior form and is effective at eight to eleven furlongs on heavy, good and all-weather. First-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces added; with a cold trainer, he has ability but recent form is hard to assess positively.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 55, uninspiring 446-30 form, and 16/1 odds signal no market confidence in this 9-3 weighted outsider.

Usuario Amigo

Age 5 · 9-3

3-9770

Keithen Kennedy 8%

Richard John O'Brien 8%

9-3

33/1

Unplaced five times in recent form and drawing wide at stall 18, he races from off the pace and wears a first-time hood. He operates at seven to eight furlongs on a sound surface but has consistently failed to convert placed potential; a significant step forward is required.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 44, 40/1 odds, and form showing 3-9770 mark Usuario Amigo as an outsider with little winning chance.

Liberate

Age 4 · 9-2

9-0905

Chris Hayes 9%

Denis Gerard Hogan 9%

9-2

17/2 7/1 17/2

Fifth at this course last time over a mile, beaten six lengths, she returned to form at the trip and acts at a mile to ten furlongs on good and all-weather. Her mark looks fair and she could find her way into the places if the pace sets up right; not uncompetitive for this field.

AI verdict

Rated just 63 with patchy form of 9-0905 and starting at 8/1, Liberate lacks the market confidence or consistency to threaten.

Nautic Star

Age 3 · 9-1

54-2

Shane Foley 11%

Mrs J. Harrington 10%

9-1

15/2 6/1 15/2

Runner-up at Dundalk last time, she is effective at seven furlongs on soft, good and all-weather and there is more to come now handicapping over a mile. She is a hold-up type and the step from seven furlongs to a mile looks to suit; she has shown enough to be respected here.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-1 with a modest Saturday Rating of 75 and unconvincing form of 54-2 limits confidence at 7/1.

Tofino

Age 4 · 9-1

09-752

Jack Kearney 9%

Gavin Cromwell 11%

9-1

9/1 15/2 17/2

Runner-up at Limerick last time beaten two lengths off this mark, she acts at seven to eight furlongs on soft and good and can go well again. She is yet to score in recent starts but has been placed regularly; proving stamina over the slightly longer trip is the main unknown.

AI verdict

Low Saturday Rating of 64, weak form of 09-752, and unfavoured market position at 17/2 undermine Tofino's chances.

Albion Power

Age 5 · 9-0

09-849

Luke McAteer 8%

Keith Henry Clarke 5%

9-0

33/1 28/1 33/1

Ninth and recently below form on turf when beaten nine lengths at this course, he has been better on all-weather and acts at seven to eight furlongs on that surface. Draws at stall 3 on the inside which is an advantage; he could be worth a second look on a surface that suited him better.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 46, 33/1 odds, and dismal form figures of 09-849 make Albion Power a rank outsider.

Liberation Date

Age 3 · 9-0

531-96

W. J. Lee 16%

Jack Foley 11%

9-0

12/1 11/1 12/1

She has a win and placed effort at this course and ran to form here last time beaten four and a quarter lengths; effective at seven furlongs on yielding and all-weather. She tends to set the pace and stamina may be tested at the longer trip, but her course record is a genuine asset.

AI verdict

Rated just 74 with weak 531-96 form and dismissed by the market at 12/1, Liberation Date lacks the profile to overcome 9-0.

Chapel Lane

Age 3 · 8-12

373-6

W. M. Lordan 16%

W. McCreery 9%

8-12

28/1 FCST 25/1

Sixth at Down Royal last time over a longer trip he failed to see out, and below form in recent outings, he wears a first-time visor and brings distance and going form. He needs to bounce back after a poor last run; the headgear change is the hook, but the evidence still leaves a question mark.

AI verdict

Chapel Lane's 28/1 odds, poor form of 373-6, and low Saturday Rating of 54 signal minimal winning chances.

18:10

Schweppes Trophy Handicap ✓ Result

7f ·Good ·€17,670 · 18 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Tolebi

Age 4 · 10-1

300-04

Nicola Burns 7%

G. O'Leary 11%

10-1

28/1 33/1 25/1

Placed at Listed level in France and fourth most recently when refusing to settle and making late gains, he is effective at six to seven furlongs but needs to learn to race more tractably. Off 91 the mark looks stiff for a limited Irish campaign and he is hard to fancy without more evidence of settling.

AI verdict

Tolebi's 33/1 odds, lowly Saturday Rating of 60, and uninspiring form of 300-04 combine to make this a very unlikely winner.

Dar Toungi

Age 8 · 9-11

45-000

Robbie Colgan 5%

A. J. Martin 7%

9-11

80/1 50/1 66/1

Ex-French and placed at Listed level on the Flat, but he has been struggling since joining a new yard and was well beaten in a hurdle most recently at Listowel, having been outpaced and unable to get involved. The pedigree suggests ability but his current form on Irish soil is uninspiring.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-11 with a Saturday Rating of just 54, form reading 45-000, and drifting to 66/1 in the market confirms minimal winning prospects.

Arryaaf

Age 3 · 9-9

4313-

Luke McAteer 8%

Michael Costa 21%

9-9

33/1

Out of sorts on her most recent run — eleven lengths third over six furlongs at Meydan — having taken a race at seven furlongs previously. The task on handicap debut is not straightforward and she has had 231 days off, but there is ability there if the return goes smoothly.

AI verdict

Arryaaf's Saturday Rating of 64 and 33/1 odds signal a market outsider carrying 9-9 with minimal winning prospects.

Exquisite Acclaim

Age 7 · 9-7

-21040

Adam Caffrey 9%

Adrian McGuinness 9%

9-7

50/1 40/1 50/1

Out of form at Lingfield last time, beaten five and a half lengths, he is only 1lb above his last winning mark and returns off a short break with a first-time visor. He draws towards the outside and has been suited by seven to eight furlongs on a sound surface with best recent efforts on all-weather; a return to his best is the key.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 54, 50/1 odds, and inconsistent form (-21040) signal minimal winning prospects under 9-7.

Indigo Dream

Age 4 · 9-7

-32208

Colin Keane 16%

Ross O'Sullivan 10%

9-7

6/1 13/2 5/1

Eighth most recently but with a generally consistent profile of three placed efforts in her previous five starts, she has a significant jockey booking and acts at six to eight furlongs on soft, good and all-weather. She ran to form last time and those placed efforts suggest she can go closer.

AI verdict

Moderate Saturday Rating of 83, 9-7 weight, and uninspiring form of -32208 at 13/2 suggest a mid-field contender without winning momentum.

Spacebound

Age 4 · 9-7

224

Ben Coen 11%

Daniel McLoughlin 8%

9-7

7/1 13/2 7/1

Fourth on his most recent start when showing greenness, he is effective at seven to eight furlongs with cut and a drop to seven furlongs on handicap debut could suit him. He needs to settle after his keen debut; off a short break with ability to spare at this level if he relaxes.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-7 with a Saturday Rating of 81 and uninspiring 224 form makes 15/2 odds unattractive.

Collecting Coin

Age 4 · 9-5

5-5430

Shane Foley 11%

Mrs J. Harrington 10%

9-5

8/1 6/1 7/1

Consistent at seven to eight furlongs on soft and good but has not stayed home when tried over a mile most recently in first-time cheekpieces at Cork. A bounce-back is needed; if he settles better over the drop in trip, his prior placed efforts mark him as a genuine threat.

AI verdict

Rated just 77 with poor recent form of 5-5430 and carrying 9-5 at 13/2, Collecting Coin lacks the market confidence to compete.

Gypsy Queen

Age 3 · 9-4

518-

W. J. Lee 16%

W. McCreery 9%

9-4

25/1 16/1 25/1

She landed a race over six furlongs on good and has been below form since, beaten nine lengths at Gowran Park most recently and returning from a 376-day absence. Better ground here could suit and she has course form at the distance; the long absence from racing is the caveat.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-4 with a Saturday Rating of 55, long odds of 25/1 and poor recent form make Gypsy Queen an unlikely contender.

Little Empire

Age 6 · 9-4

-23354

Patrick McGettigan(5) 8%

A. McCann 8%

9-4

12/1

He ran to form last time at Musselburgh, beaten one and a half lengths off a higher mark, but generally consistent with placed efforts at seven to eight furlongs on good to firm and all-weather. He is off a short break; a level run here would make him competitive, though he is yet to score in recent starts.

AI verdict

Rated just 75 with uninspiring form of -23354 and drifting 12/1 odds, Little Empire carries 9-4 without the market confidence to justify support.

Spodo Komodo

Age 3 · 9-3

4431-

R. P. Whelan 9%

John James Feane 10%

9-3

16/1 12/1 16/1

He landed his most recent race here by a neck and was placed on the two outings before that, showing he acts at six to eight furlongs on yielding to soft and good. Returning from a 271-day absence he may need the run, but the course win gives confidence; the layoff is the main risk.

AI verdict

Weak Saturday Rating of 71, unfancied 14/1 market odds, and a fading form sequence of 4431- justify just 2 stars.

Invincible Will

Age 3 · 9-2

10-281

Jack Kearney 9%

Gavin Cromwell 11%

9-2

6/1 9/2 11/2

He has taken two races including a handicap here, winning by a short-head, and is effective at seven to eight furlongs on heavy and good. A first-time hood and tongue-tie are added; his attitude and course record are strengths and he can build on his latest winning effort despite a 5lb rise.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight 9-2 with inconsistent form 10-281 and a Saturday Rating of 91 limits confidence despite fair 6/1 odds.

Alfred Tennyson

Age 4 · 9-1

463472

Chris Hayes 9%

Denis Gerard Hogan 9%

9-1

14/1 10/1 12/1

Ex-Ballydoyle with some form emerging at six to seven furlongs on a sound surface, he ran to form last time at Navan beaten a short-head off a slightly lower mark. A first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces; draws at stall 1 on the inside which could help; consistent in profile with a gear change to give hope.

AI verdict

Carrying 9-1 with inconsistent form (463472), a Saturday Rating of 72, and unfancied at 12/1 limits Alfred Tennyson's winning prospects.

Um Wadi

Age 5 · 9-1

89-387

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

9-1

14/1 12/1 14/1

Well beaten in Listed company most recently on a mark that looked too ambitious for the grade, she acts at seven to eight furlongs on soft and all-weather and was in form prior to that step up. Draws at stall 3 on the inside but off a short break; she needs more in handicap company on this evidence.

AI verdict

Long odds of 14/1, a low Saturday Rating of 66, and poor recent form of 89-387 make Um Wadi an unconvincing outsider.

Smoke Them Out

Age 4 · 9-0

6-1602

Sadhbh Tormey 5%

T G McCourt 7%

9-0

11/1 7/1 10/1

Runner-up at Cork last time, beaten one and a half lengths off a marginally higher mark, he has taken a race and acted at five to seven furlongs on heavy and good. Further improvement is possible and he draws at stall 17; a chance if building on his latest placed effort.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 9-0 with a modest Saturday Rating of 72, patchy form of 6-1602, and 10/1 odds reflect weak market confidence.

Summer Island

Age 4 · 8-12

-16312

Oisin Murphy 22%

Miss Natalia Lupini 12%

8-12

10/3

Two wins in his last five starts and a runner-up last time off this mark, he is progressive and handles seven to eight furlongs on soft, good and all-weather. A significant jockey booking adds appeal; effective at this course and on this going, he is the horse to beat here.

AI verdict

Recent form shows a win and place, but Saturday Rating of 83 and 8-12 weight limit upside at 10/3.

Thru And Thru

Age 4 · 8-10

02-306

Jack Cleary 8%

Rory Anthony Devine 8%

8-10

28/1 20/1 28/1

Comfortably held in a handicap at Leopardstown most recently, she has been below her best in recent outings at seven furlongs and wears a first-time tongue-tie. She has been placed before but needs a significant step up here; a big improvement is required.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 52, poor recent form (02-306), and 25/1 odds signal minimal market confidence in this 8-10 weighted runner.

Una Matata

Age 5 · 8-9

771635

Declan McDonogh 9%

Adrian McGuinness 9%

8-9

14/1 12/1 14/1

She was unlucky not to finish closer at Down Royal last time, beaten two lengths off this mark after losing ground through no fault of her own. Effective at seven to eight furlongs on good and all-weather with a win on her record; if she gets a clear run and builds on her latest, she has a genuine chance here.

AI verdict

Carrying 8-9 at 16/1 with a modest Saturday Rating of 69 and inconsistent form of 771635 offers little winning confidence.

Apache Outlaw

Age 6 · 8-8

368064

R. P. Cleary 6%

Adrian McGuinness 9%

8-8

14/1 14/1 12/1

Fourth at Leopardstown last time running to his recent level, he has been inconsistent on a long losing run and acts at five to seven furlongs on good and all-weather but has been better on the latter. First-time cheekpieces and a cold trainer make him hard to recommend, though his latest form was honest.

AI verdict

Poor form (368064), a Saturday Rating of 61, and unfancied 16/1 odds signal Apache Outlaw lacks the consistency to threaten here.

18:45

Fitzpatrick's Mercedes-Benz Apprentice Derby Handicap ✓ Result

1m4f ·Good ·€17,670 · 22 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Sea Eagle

Age 6 · 10-2

6/600-

Danny O'Leary 0%

G. O'Leary 11%

10-2

33/1 25/1 33/1

Unplaced on the Flat in his last four runs and most recently unseated in a hurdle, he is effective at eight to ten furlongs with cut and returns off a short break. Hard to make a case on this evidence; his recent form suggests he is struggling to find his best level back on the Flat.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 47, outsider odds of 28/1, and a form string of 6/600- offer no winning case for Sea Eagle.

Quatre Bras

Age 5 · 10-0

204088

Darragh O'Sullivan(7) 6%

Richard John O'Brien 8%

10-0

16/1 12/1 16/1

Well held at Limerick last time from off the pace and his mark has been easing, but three unplaced finishes in recent starts have not suggested a turn for the better. Usually held up over eight to twelve furlongs on soft, good and all-weather; needs more to be competitive here.

AI verdict

Quatre Bras carries top weight of 10-0 with a weak Saturday Rating of 62, poor recent form of 204088, and drifting 16/1 odds.

Cracking Cloud

Age 4 · 9-8

356

H. J. Horgan 8%

Ross O'Sullivan 10%

9-8

28/1 28/1 25/1

Down to debut-level form at Gowran Park last time, beaten seven lengths in a maiden over nine furlongs. The move to a mile and a half on handicap debut could unlock more; he is effective around nine furlongs on soft and yielding, and there is a case to be made if he takes to the longer trip.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 49, weak 356 form, and 28/1 odds signal this 9-8 weighted outsider holds minimal winning prospects.

Kool One

Age 5 · 9-7

14-517

Nicola Burns 7%

Conor David Maxwell 7%

9-7

14/1

Seventh last time when running to his fair-mark level of 74, a pound lower here with a first-time tongue-tie. He has taken two races over twelve to fourteen furlongs and acts on heavy and good; the conditions suit and he is respected with course experience at the trip.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 62, 16/1 odds, and inconsistent form of 14-517 offer no winning case.

Granville Street

Age 8 · 9-6

06-254

Sam Coen 11%

Ciaran Murphy 8%

9-6

16/1 18/1 12/1

Fourth at Fairyhouse last time beaten eight lengths and with first-time cheekpieces now fitted, he is effective at twelve to fourteen furlongs on soft and good and can go well again. His mark of 72 looks exploitable and the headgear change could help; his lack of a win in recent starts is the main concern.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 56, outsider odds of 18/1, and recent form showing no wins make Granville Street an unconvincing contender.

Eastern Peace

Age 4 · 9-5

9419-3

Jack Cleary 8%

Ross O'Sullivan 10%

9-5

10/1 10/1 9/1

She ran to form at Leopardstown last time, beaten two lengths off a slightly higher mark in her most recent placed effort. She has landed a race and acts at seven to eleven furlongs on good and all-weather; a step up to twelve furlongs is well worth trying and she can be competitive.

AI verdict

Rated just 70 with patchy form (9419-3) and carrying 9-5 at 10/1, Eastern Peace lacks the market confidence or consistency to merit more.

Devine Genius

Age 2 · 9-4

36/60-

Adam Browne-Souza 6%

Adrian Murray 14%

9-4

66/1 40/1 66/1

Returning from a 277-day layoff and well beaten most recently when left with too much to do, he has form at the distance and going but there is plenty to prove after such an absence. Hard to make a strong case without more recent evidence, and the form in his last four runs has been patchy.

AI verdict

Rated just 42 with 50/1 odds and a form reading of 36/60-, Devine Genius shows no compelling Saturday market case.

Derry Lad

Age 8 · 9-2

-99055

Nestor Kash(7)

Kevin Thomas Coleman 7%

9-2

25/1 22/1 25/1

He ran to his recent form at Naas last time, beaten three lengths off this mark. He acts at ten to twelve furlongs on heavy and good and runs just two days after his previous outing, which is unusual; first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces are added. Hard to be confident, though his recent form has been honest.

AI verdict

Derry Lad's dismal form of -99055, long-shot 25/1 odds, and low Saturday Rating of 41 make him an unlikely contender.

Party Dress

Age 6 · 9-2

29700-

Wesley Joyce 6%

W. McCreery 9%

9-2

33/1 22/1 33/1

She is all to prove back on the Flat after being pulled up in a chase at Clonmel most recently and is off a short break. She is effective at ten to seventeen furlongs on good and soft with a first-time tongue-tie; the jumps form is not a pointer here and the return to the Flat needs a significant step forward.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 38, poor form of 29700-, and 28/1 odds signal no realistic winning chance.

Faro Island

Age 4 · 9-1

310-41

Jack Kearney 9%

A Oliver 11%

9-1

5/1 4/1 9/2

He landed a race at Gowran Park last time by a short-head and has been in good form across his recent runs. Effective at eight to eleven furlongs on soft and good, first-time cheekpieces could help him maintain his recent momentum; a genuine contender who can go well again.

AI verdict

Faro Island's inconsistent form (310-41) and mid-range Saturday Rating of 76 limit confidence despite fair 9/2 odds.

Celtic Druid

Age 5 · 8-13

7-1147

Sadhbh Tormey 5%

T G McCourt 7%

8-13

14/1 16/1 14/1

Seventh on his latest start off this mark and effective at nine to fourteen furlongs on soft, good and all-weather with two successes in recent form. He has won at the distance and going and can be involved down in trip, though his last effort was uninspiring.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 52, 16/1 odds, and inconsistent form reading 7-1147 make Celtic Druid a low-confidence outsider.

Tatum

Age 5 · 8-13

121-75

Jimmy Dalton 6%

Noel Meade 11%

8-13

12/1

She has two wins in recent form and ran to form over seventeen furlongs at Limerick last time, beaten five and a half lengths. She acts at ten to seventeen furlongs on soft and good; adding first-time blinkers should be fine down in trip and she can go well with further improvement possible.

AI verdict

Tatum's inconsistent form (121-75), low Saturday Rating of 59, and dismissive 12/1 odds signal limited winning prospects here.

Royal Alliance

Age 4 · 8-11

00-003

Jessica O'Gorman(7) 10%

Maurice Andrew Ahern 9%

8-11

10/1 8/1 9/1

His best form in well over a year came last time when staying on to be third over a longer trip, beaten a half-length off a slightly lower mark. Effective at seven to thirteen furlongs on soft and all-weather, a first-time tongue-tie is added; if he builds on that latest effort he can be placed.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 61, weak form reading 00-003, and 9/1 odds signal limited winning prospects despite a manageable 8-11 weight.

Covert Legend

Age 6 · 8-10

46442-

Shay Wallace 7%

Maurice Andrew Ahern 9%

8-10

28/1

He is back on his last winning mark after a 239-day absence and usually races from the rear; form at nine to eleven furlongs and acts best on all-weather. A first-time tongue-tie is added; he ran to his current form at Southwell last time but the track switch and lengthy layoff are both questions.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 42, 28/1 odds, and uninspiring form figures of 46442 make Covert Legend a weak market outsider.

Keepsgettingbetter

Age 3 · 8-10

0-0113

Paddy Harnett 9%

Donnacha Aidan O'Brien 12%

8-10

15/2 15/2 7/1

Third off 74 last time, a length behind the winner, she has two recent wins and remains on a fair mark — up just 2lb here. Effective at a mile to a mile and a quarter on good and all-weather, she handles turf too and a first-time tongue-tie adds only a mild query. She is the horse to beat.

AI verdict

Recent form shows three consecutive placed efforts, but a Saturday Rating of 86 and 15/2 odds suggest limited winning confidence at 8-10.

Cooley's Mist

Age 4 · 8-9

747-83

TBA

H Rogers 10%

8-9

22/1 18/1 22/1

Third at Leopardstown most recently, beaten five and a half lengths over nine furlongs, and acts at nine to ten furlongs on heavy and good. He can build on that effort which was his best recent run; yet to score in recent starts but the form is consistent enough for a chance here.

AI verdict

Outsider at 20/1 with a weak Saturday Rating of 47, poor recent form of 747-83, and no market support makes Cooley's Mist a very unlikely winner.

Darius Dark

Age 3 · 8-8

09-011

Rory Mulligan 9%

J. P. Murtagh 12%

8-8

4/1 7/2 4/1

Two wins in a row including at Leopardstown off a lower mark, with first-time cheekpieces added here. He has been progressive over twelve furlongs on a sound surface and the trainer is in form; continuing that upward trend is very possible.

AI verdict

Recent form (09-011) shows promise but a Saturday Rating of 88 and 7/2 odds suggest market respect without elite status.

Nod Of Approval

Age 3 · 8-8

55-620

Keithen Kennedy 8%

Mrs J. Harrington 10%

8-8

8/1 15/2 8/1

Unplaced most recently over seventeen furlongs where he failed to see out the trip, the return to twelve furlongs is an obvious plus. Effective at the trip and capable of getting further eventually; a well-held mark of 74 and the drop back in trip suggest he is not out of it here.

AI verdict

Recent form of 55-620 and a Saturday Rating of 77 make 15/2 odds hard to justify at 8-8 weight.

Gaelic Drills

Age 3 · 8-7

547

Orla Tynan 12%

J S Bolger 7%

8-7

12/1

Well beaten at Roscommon most recently, he is yet to score in recent starts but has been competitive at ten furlongs with cut. The stable has a strong record in this race and he could have a say now on his first handicap attempt.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 12/1, a modest Saturday Rating of 67, and uninspiring form figures of 547 make Gaelic Drills an unconvincing each-way proposition.

Tassarolo

Age 5 · 8-8

-93558

TBA

Denis Gerard Hogan 9%

8-8

12/1 10/1 11/1

Below form at Fairyhouse last time and in need of a bounce-back, he is effective at twelve to sixteen furlongs on the Flat on soft and good to firm. A first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces added; the form before his most recent run was more promising but a reversal is needed.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 55 and poor recent form of -93558 at 12/1 make Tassarolo an unconvincing outsider.

Folly Beach

Age 8 · 8-7

/74-72

TBA

M A Molloy 7%

8-7

12/1

She was beaten a neck at Down Royal most recently off a slightly lower mark and ran to form; effective at twelve to thirteen furlongs on soft and good. Her mark looks workable at 59 and she has been consistent; a genuine chance if building on her latest run.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 12/1, a modest Saturday Rating of 57, and uninspiring form figures of /74-72 combine to undermine confidence.

Avoca Woods

Age 3 · 8-7

809

TBA

Jack Foley 11%

8-7

33/1 25/1 33/1

Well beaten in each of his last three runs including a maiden at Dundalk, running to a moderate level throughout. He needs significant improvement now tackling handicap company for the first time; the profile does not suggest the ability to threaten in this grade.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 51, 33/1 odds, and a form line of 809 mark Avoca Woods as a rank outsider with no winning prospects.

19:20

McGuinness Maintenance Services Irish European Breeders Fund Maiden ✓ Result

1m2f ·Good ·€14,725 · 15 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Ballysax Stew

Age 5 · 10-6

James Ryan 7%

Miss Katy Brown 7%

—

118

10-6

200/1 150/1 200/1

Below par on his debut at Limerick and still with all to prove, he gets first-time cheekpieces and is off a short break. The task is steep given rivals with more experience or stronger profiles, but if the headgear has an effect there is a chance he can run better than his debut effort suggests.

AI verdict

Extreme 200/1 odds and a single form figure of 0 expose Ballysax Stew as a 118-rated outsider carrying 10-6 with no market confidence.

Scat Rhythm

Age 4 · 10-6

—

Luke McAteer 8%

Patrick T Foley 10%

—

118

10-6

33/1 25/1 28/1

A Profitable gelding and half-brother to a high-class eight-furlong performer, he is likely up against stronger rivals on debut. The pedigree offers some encouragement but others in this field look more fancied on profile; an open proposition on first appearance.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 33/1 and a Saturday Rating of 118 signal limited market confidence and modest form prospects.

Changing Lanes

Age 3 · 9-8

324

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

9-8

7/2 11/4 10/3

Fourth in his most recent start over thirteen furlongs and placed twice before, he is effective at ten to thirteen furlongs on a sound surface. A first-time tongue-tie added and the drop to ten furlongs looks fair; he could go close if his stamina question over a shorter trip is answered.

AI verdict

Rated 88 with solid 324 form at 3/1, Changing Lanes carries 9-8 but lacks the market confidence to justify more than three stars.

Hard Promises

Age 3 · 9-8

Colin Keane 16%

A Oliver 11%

—

147

9-8

13/2 7/1 13/2

Third on debut beaten two and a half lengths at Cork, he showed enough promise to suggest improvement with experience. Effective at ten furlongs with cut and off a short break; his stable has landed this race before and there is more to come from a debut third.

AI verdict

Rated 147 with solid debut form of 3, Hard Promises merits consideration at 15/2 despite carrying 9-8.

Loch Gamhna

Age 3 · 9-8

3-7867

Paddy Harnett 9%

Martin Hassett 9%

9-8

25/1 18/1 25/1

Seventh on his most recent start and sixth in his previous run, he has found it hard to get competitive at a mile to ten furlongs. He has plenty to find now in handicap company and the form does not point to an imminent improvement.

AI verdict

Rated just 63 with 20/1 odds and a weak form figure of 3-7867, Loch Gamhna shows no market confidence.

Numantia

Age 3 · 9-8

Gavin Ryan 8%

Donnacha Aidan O'Brien 12%

—

151

9-8

3/1

Fourth on debut here, finishing with running left over this distance and going, there is improvement to come if he settles and builds on that debut experience. He is our top-rated runner in the field and the staying-on style suggests he can be more competitive at the second attempt.

AI verdict

Numantia's strong Saturday Rating of 151 and competitive 10/3 odds suggest solid claims despite a single run showing fourth in form.

Pimlico Piranha

Age 3 · 9-8

R. P. Cleary 6%

Brendan W Duke 8%

—

124

9-8

200/1 150/1 200/1

He ran to his debut form at Limerick most recently with another well-beaten effort; the step up in distance may help but two runs have not suggested enough quality to be competitive against these. He needs more time and further opportunities to find his level.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 150/1 and weak form figures of 98 signal minimal winning prospects despite carrying 9-8.

Tokyo Tower

Age 3 · 9-8

—

Oisin Murphy 22%

Jack Foley 11%

—

148

9-8

13/2 13/2 6/1

A Japan colt out of a Listed-placed German winner at thirteen furlongs, he makes his debut and does not overly appeal on profile alone. However, there is an interesting jockey booking, which may be the only hint we have; the pedigree suggests stamina rather than speed.

AI verdict

Rated 148 on Saturday at 13/2 and 9-8 weight, Tokyo Tower shows mid-tier market confidence without proven form.

Will You Stop

Age 3 · 9-8

Seamie Heffernan 8%

A. Slattery 11%

—

143

9-8

12/1 10/1 12/1

Third on his most recent run having shown more than on debut, he has distance form at eight to ten furlongs. He needs more to win but the step forward between his two runs was encouraging; draws at stall 12 and has enough form to be respected.

AI verdict

Midfield form figures of 53 and 11/1 odds suggest a Saturday Rating of 143 at 9-8 offers only moderate winning prospects.

Wyman

Age 3 · 9-8

55-3

Shane Foley 11%

Mrs J. Harrington 10%

9-8

7/1 13/2 7/1

Third on his most recent start at Leopardstown and appearing to step forward on a final qualifying run, he is effective at ten furlongs and may get further. A first-time tongue-tie and off a short break of 72 days; he is open to improvement and can go well if that upward trend continues.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 79, form reading 55-3, and 13/2 odds suggest limited winning prospects in this maiden.

Youcansaythatagain

Age 3 · 9-8

—

R. P. Whelan 9%

A Oliver 11%

—

123

9-8

50/1 40/1 50/1

An unraced 32,000gns Ghaiyyath colt and half-brother to a high-class eight-furlong performer, he draws at stall 1 on debut. His stable has taken this race before and a market check is warranted to see if connections are confident; the pedigree suggests middle-distance ability.

AI verdict

A 50/1 outsider with unknown form and no market support, Youcansaythatagain's 123 Saturday Rating fails to justify confidence.

Collared

Age 2 · 9-3

—

Ben Coen 11%

D K Weld 13%

—

131

9-3

20/1 22/1 18/1

A filly by a speedy sire out of a moderate eight-furlong dam and half-sister to a useful five-furlong performer, the trainer is in form. She faces a tough task on debut from this profile, though the yard is capable; one to treat with caution without more evidence.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 22/1 undermine a solid Saturday Rating of 131, creating mixed confidence signals for this 9-3 weighted runner.

Saxony Charms

Age 3 · 9-3

W. J. Lee 16%

A Oliver 11%

—

152

9-3

5/1 7/2 9/2

Third on debut here beaten a length over ten furlongs on good, she has distance and going form and comes from a stable that has landed this race before. Granted normal progress, there is a chance she can be competitive; she showed promise at the first attempt and deserves respect.

AI verdict

A Saturday Rating of 152 and solid recent form back a confident 9/2 market position at 9-3.

Solas Na Gealai

Age 3 · 9-3

Declan McDonogh 9%

J S Bolger 7%

—

127

9-3

66/1

Well beaten in each of her last two starts in maidens including most recently at Down Royal, she has run over today's distance before and her breeding points to middle distances. She needs more time and experience before suggesting she can be competitive in this field.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 66/1 and a weak form figure of 77 signal limited winning prospects despite carrying 9-3.

Zadawa

Age 3 · 9-3

Chris Hayes 9%

D K Weld 13%

—

141

9-3

14/1

Fourth on debut at Gowran Park over ten furlongs on yielding, showing enough to suggest she is suited by the trip and going. There is improvement to come and the debut effort was encouraging without being spectacular; if she steps forward at the second attempt, she has the profile to be a threat.

AI verdict

Zadawa's solid Saturday Rating of 141 is undermined by a single fourth-place form figure and 14/1 outsider odds.

19:55

O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Irish European Breeders Fund Stayers Handicap ✓ Result

2m76y ·Good ·€20,615 · 13 runners Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Poetic Sound

Age 5 · 10-2

706-31

Colin Keane 16%

G. M. Lyons 16%

102

10-2

5/1 11/2 5/1

He landed a handicap here last time over fourteen furlongs, finishing with a good late burst to take the race by one and a half lengths off a lower mark. Effective at twelve to fourteen furlongs with give, the step back up to two miles is appealing and he is respected in this company.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 96 and improved form figures 706-31 are offset by a testing 10-2 weight at 11/2.

The Shunter

Age 11 · 9-13

3/902-

Jamie Powell 8%

Emmet Mullins 14%

9-13

25/1 14/1 22/1

Runner-up in a Group 3 at this course most recently after a 236-day break, a fine effort from a horse effective up to two miles two furlongs on heavy and good. He needs to build on that return after a long absence and wears a first-time hood and tongue-tie; a genuine contender if he settles well.

AI verdict

Rated just 71 with outdated form (3/902-), carrying top weight of 9-13 at 20/1 signals minimal winning prospects.

Delta

Age 4 · 9-6

2315-4

Oisin Murphy 22%

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

9-6

10/3 11/4 3/1

Fourth on his reappearance at this course, his best work came late and a first-time headgear combination is applied. Effective at twelve to fourteen furlongs on a sound surface, his maiden form has been franked at high level and he is capable of better — the reappearance run suggests he is ready to progress.

AI verdict

Rated 98 with solid 2315-4 form, Delta's 9-6 weight and 11/4 odds suggest fair market respect but not enough to dominate.

Kilmeaden

Age 4 · 9-5

102-73

Paddy Harnett 9%

Donnacha Aidan O'Brien 12%

9-5

5/1 9/2 5/1

Third at this course last time in a competitive handicap over fourteen furlongs, finishing with late momentum. The step up to two miles is a positive and he acts on a sound surface; a first-time tongue-tie is added. He can build on his placed effort and is a genuine danger.

AI verdict

Kilmeaden's mid-range Saturday Rating of 90 and inconsistent form (102-73) at 9-5 weight justify a cautious 3/5 at 11/2.

Reverend Hubert

Age 8 · 9-2

0915-0

Adam Caffrey 9%

C Byrnes 12%

9-2

22/1 20/1 22/1

Unplaced last time at this course over a shorter trip and well beaten, the step back up in distance is a clear plus and he is effective up to eighteen furlongs on a sound surface. A first-time headgear change; he has won before and can show more over a distance that brings out his strengths.

AI verdict

20/1 odds, poor recent form (0915-0), and a Saturday Rating of 78 make Reverend Hubert a weak 1/5 contender.

Too Bossy For Us

Age 5 · 9-2

2030-6

Dylan Browne McMonagle 17%

W. P. Mullins 26%

9-2

4/1 FCST 7/2

Our top-rated runner in the field and without a win in his last five starts, he has shown some promise on his reappearance here held comfortably but not disgraced. Effective at fourteen to sixteen furlongs on a sound surface, the stable has landed this race before and there is potential for a better run here.

AI verdict

Rated 82 with solid 4/1 market support, but inconsistent form of 2030-6 and 9-2 weight limit mid-tier appeal.

Highwind

Age 6 · 8-13

0/84-6

Ben Coen 11%

W. P. Mullins 26%

8-13

12/1 10/1 12/1

He ran to form last time down in trip at this course, beaten six lengths. He acts at ten to seventeen furlongs on soft, good and all-weather with first-time cheekpieces added; the yard has form in this race but he needs to find more to get involved.

AI verdict

Rated just 75 with poor form figures of 0/84-6 and drifting at 12/1, Highwind lacks market confidence.

Ballyadam

Age 11 · 8-11

3-321

R. P. Whelan 9%

Henry de Bromhead 16%

8-11

5/1 7/2 5/1

He landed a staying race over two miles at Listowel last time in his best Flat form, consistent across both codes and acts at twelve furlongs to two miles on soft and good. Trainer in form and racing on handicap debut here; a genuine each-way candidate with the right profile for this test.

AI verdict

Solid form figures of 3-321 and a competitive Saturday Rating of 90 justify mid-tier appeal, but 8-11 weight and 5/1 odds suggest the market sees limitations.

Robbies Rock

Age 5 · 8-11

421-80

Robert Whearty 7%

Gavin Cromwell 11%

8-11

33/1 18/1 33/1

Out of form at this course last time and in need of a bounce-back, he has a win on his record and acts at twelve to fourteen furlongs on soft and good. A first-time tongue-tie and cheekpieces; if the gear change galvanises him he can be competitive, but the recent Curragh effort needs reversing.

AI verdict

Robbies Rock rates poorly with a low Saturday Rating of 62, weak 421-80 form including two poor recent runs, and dismissed by the market at 28/1.

Happy Jacky

Age 12 · 8-7

1/389-

Gavin Ryan 8%

Mark Fahey 13%

8-7

20/1 12/1 18/1

He did too much too soon in a chase at Ballinrobe most recently and needs more back on the Flat. He is effective at two miles on a sound surface and has won before; but the recent jumps form is an uncertain guide to his Flat potential and he needs to show more here.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 18/1, poor recent form of 1/389-, and a Saturday Rating of just 70 suggest limited winning prospects.

Cock And Bull

Age 5 · 8-7

02629-

R. P. Cleary 6%

Emmet Mullins 14%

8-7

18/1 14/1 16/1

Well beaten in a hurdle most recently where he raced lazily and was out of his depth, returning off a break and effective at twelve to sixteen furlongs on a sound surface. At best he could pick up a minor placing but recent form has not been encouraging.

AI verdict

Low Saturday Rating of 73, weak form figures of 02629-, and 14/1 odds confirm minimal market confidence.

Hatim

Age 4 · 8-7

66388-

Nathan Crosse 4%

F Rohaut 0%

8-7

80/1 50/1 66/1

Below form at Toulouse most recently, well beaten in a handicap after returning from a long layoff. He has been effective at twelve to fourteen furlongs with cut in France but this is his Irish debut and he is an unknown quantity over here. First-time cheekpieces; best watched initially.

AI verdict

Outsider odds of 66/1, poor recent form of 66388-, and a low Saturday Rating of 57 signal minimal winning prospects.

Carthusian

Age 4 · 8-7

56-707

Keithen Kennedy 8%

Mrs J. Harrington 10%

8-7

20/1 25/1 16/1

Out of form at Fairyhouse last time, beaten nine lengths at ten to twelve furlongs; he needs a bounce-back and acts on a sound surface. The first-time blinkers could be the hook but recent outings have not encouraged confidence.

AI verdict

Carthusian's 40/1 odds, poor 56-707 form, and low Saturday Rating of 54 offer no winning case.

20:30

Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series

1m4f ·Good ·€59 · 16 runners AI Wackestone 10/3 Medium Open

No.

Horse

Form

Jockey / Trainer

SR?

Age

Wgt

Odds

Slip

Comment

Spinola Bay

Age 6 · 12-6

—

TBA

Gordon Elliott 18%

—

153

12-6

11/1 10/1 11/1

Hard to recommend now on the Flat having been below form in a recent hurdle where he may have found the experience busy. He was in good form prior and there is ability lurking, but there is plenty to prove before he can be taken seriously here in this company.

AI verdict

Mid-tier Saturday Rating of 153 and unfancied 10/1 market odds, combined with a hefty 12-6 weight, limits Spinola Bay to a fair 3-star assessment.

Catalani

Age 7 · 12-3

—

TBA

Jack Foley 11%

—

140

12-3

12/1

The circumstances of his last chase win need context — a late faller gifted him the prize by 25 lengths — so the form offers little reliable evidence. He is off a short break but hard to recommend on Flat debut in this company on that basis.

AI verdict

Catalani's solid Saturday Rating of 140 is undermined by unfavourable 12/1 odds and a burdensome 12-3 weight assignment.

Red Hugh O'Donnell

Age 5 · 12-3

0105-0

TBA

Gillian Scott 7%

12-3

22/1 20/1 22/1

He has a win on his record and was well held most recently at Limerick from off the pace in a handicap; stamina at the longer trip is to be proved and he is off a short break. A bounce-back is needed and if he settles, his form at a mile on good and with cut offers a hook; not impossible.

AI verdict

Long-absent form figures (0105-0), a low Saturday Rating of 56, and 20/1 odds signal market rejection of this 12-3 weighted outsider.

The Mediator

Age 9 · 12-3

9133-3

TBA

Gordon Elliott 18%

12-3

3/1

Consistent recent form with three successive placed efforts including at Listowel most recently over sixteen furlongs, beaten eight and a half lengths. Effective at twelve to sixteen furlongs, he is one of the better horses here and can go well with improvement possible; a genuine contender.

AI verdict

Solid Saturday Rating of 91 and consistent form (9133-3) are undermined by a hefty 12-3 weight burden at 3/1.

Way Down South

Age 7 · 12-3

—

TBA

Gillian Scott 7%

—

125

12-3

28/1 FCST 25/1

An unraced gelding on the Flat, he was well beaten in a handicap hurdle most recently and is hard to recommend without reliable form to assess. All to do on debut in this company.

AI verdict

Long odds of 25/1, a hefty weight of 12-3, and an unknown form profile limit Way Down South's Saturday Rating of 125 to just 2 stars.

Banana Three

Age 4 · 12-0

85375/

TBA

Ross O'Sullivan 10%

—

131

12-0

22/1 FCST 20/1

Well held in a hurdle most recently and returning from a long break, there is plenty more needed before he can compete here. He has form at the distance and going from previous Flat efforts but the recent hurdles form is not a sound guide; needs time.

AI verdict

Carrying top weight of 12-0 at 20/1 with a weak form line of 85375/ undermines the Saturday Rating of 131.

Limbocall

Age 4 · 12-0

4370-0

TBA

M D O'Callaghan 12%

12-0

50/1

Out of form most recently at Limerick and well held; effective at a mile on good though all to prove after recent efforts. The form is thin and a significant improvement is needed; hard to recommend in the current state.

AI verdict

Limbocall's 50/1 odds, poor 4370-0 form, and low Saturday Rating of 33 confirm a 1/5-star assessment.

San Andreas

Age 10 · 12-0

6-2205

TBA

Joseph Patrick O'Brien 16%

12-0

10/3 3/1 10/3

In form over twelve to sixteen furlongs on all-weather at Dundalk and at this level, beaten six and a quarter lengths last time when held but not disgraced. Off a short break with the stable having taken this race before and effective on good and all-weather; a genuine contender who can go well.

AI verdict

Solid 89 Saturday Rating and fair 3/1 odds are undermined by top weight 12-0 and inconsistent form 6-2205.

Typical Thomas

Age 9 · 12-0

TBA

James Andrew Fahey 6%

—

142

12-0

12/1

Well held most recently in a hurdle at Downpatrick where he did too much too soon, effective at twelve to fourteen furlongs on yielding and good when at his best. Not the force of old since his layoff and the form since returning has been modest; needs to rediscover earlier form.

AI verdict

Weak single-run form of 7, a Saturday Rating of 142, and 12/1 odds outside the market suggest limited confidence in Typical Thomas.

Wackestone

Age 4 · 12-0

74/3-

TBA

Gordon Elliott 18%

—

156

12-0

10/3 3/1 10/3

Off a short break and effective at nine to ten furlongs on easy ground on the Flat, he has done well over hurdles but has often been his own worst enemy by going too fast. On the Flat with more judicious riding he has a genuine chance; his figure here gives him the best claim.

AI verdict

Wackestone's strong Saturday Rating of 156 and competitive 3/1 market odds justify four stars despite patchy recent form.

Western Model

Age 7 · 12-0

—

TBA

Andrew Kinirons 7%

—

136

12-0

22/1 FCST 20/1

He returned to form in his most recent hurdle but was still beaten eight lengths, visually in need of further. Plenty more is needed before he can be recommended on the Flat; hard to make a case in this company without more reliable evidence.

AI verdict

Long odds of 20/1, top weight of 12-0, and unknown form combine to justify Western Model's weak 2/5 Saturday Rating.

Nancee Spain

Age 4 · 11-12

221-85

TBA

Daniel McLoughlin 8%

11-12

7/1 8/1 5/1

She landed a race at this distance and was twice placed before that at twelve to fourteen furlongs on cut ground, and ran to form last time at Gowran Park in a handicap. Off a short break; she is effective at the distance and going and could have a say again here — the recent form is solid.

AI verdict

Nancee Spain's recent form (221-85) shows inconsistency, and at 11-12 carrying significant weight, her 71 Saturday Rating and 17/2 odds reflect mid-tier market confidence.

Whatyouwant

Age 6 · 11-12

—

TBA

Michael C Griffin 11%

—

129

11-12

100/1

She was pulled up in a hurdle most recently after a long layoff, which gives cause for concern. There is all to do, with limited reliable form to assess here on first run back.

AI verdict

Long-shot odds of 100/1, unknown form, and a heavy weight of 11-12 undermine Whatyouwant's solid Saturday Rating of 129.

Playtime

Age 5 · 12-6

56196-

TBA

Gordon Elliott 18%

—

154

12-6

5/2

He ran to form when second in a novice hurdle at Punchestown most recently and has been respected back on the Flat where he is effective at eight to twelve furlongs on soft, good and probably all-weather. He has a win on his record over the Flat and is a credible each-way option.

AI verdict

Playtime's strong Saturday Rating of 154 at fair 5/2 odds, despite carrying top weight 12-6, justifies four stars.

Elman

Age 4 · 12-0

740-0

TBA

Denis Gerard Hogan 9%

12-0

20/1

Well beaten in his last four runs including at the last in a hurdle most recently, he is off a short break with plenty to prove. He has form at a mile on good going but there is much to overcome; the recent form makes it hard to be positive.

AI verdict

Elman's 47 Saturday Rating, 20/1 odds, and poor 740-0 form under 12-0 weight justify just 2/5 stars.

Garnetot

Age 5 · 12-0

—

TBA

Gordon Elliott 18%

—

136

12-0

16/1

Returning to the Flat after a below-form hurdle effort where the ground may have been too quick; more is needed here in this company. With a first-time tongue-tie added, he is an unknown quantity and the Flat transition requires more evidence before confidence can be placed.

AI verdict

Garnetot's solid Saturday Rating of 136 is offset by unfavourable 16/1 odds and a hefty 12-0 weight assignment.

Chamber verdict Balanced lens

Playtime

Live signal

Playtime owns one of the strongest chamber scores in this field. The Balanced lens likes the blend of SR strength (86) and market confidence (88). The profile stays composed even after the chamber introduces race-day variance.

5/2 Gordon Elliott TBA

65% Confidence