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18:12 Killarney

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GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £7695.65
  • 1m 0f 30y
  • 15 runners
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Killarney

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather:

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 654440

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict

Placed only once from 13 starts; recorded three consecutive fourth placings before a below-par display at Cork last week.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

14

(6)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

16:17 Naas

Spring Collection

9st 0lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: David Harry Kelly

Off the mark at the 14th attempt at Killarney on Friday evening over 1m on soft ground; officially 5lb wrong here but mandatory 7lb penalty to carry if turning out quickly.

13/2

1st

15

(7)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Spring Collection

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: David Harry Kelly

in touch with leaders, headway going okay on near side of group over 2f out, led when ridden over 1f out, ran on

12/1

12th

14

(13)

16th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 205y

19:32 Cork

Spring Collection

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: David Harry Kelly

12-race maiden but she's consistent enough and was closest at the finish when fourth of 12 over this far at Leopardstown last week; that was in a new tongue-tie and blinkers are now added.

8/1

  • Place: £7.10

Form: 0-5962

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict

Has run over a range of trips in recent month, including 6f and 1m5f; this looks almost ideal after last week's Dundalk second behind Rock Etoile; first reserve.

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7th

12

(11)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:35 Galway

Seas And Oceans

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

Has run over a range of trips in recent months, including 6f and 1m5f; this is close to his optimum judged on second placings over 1m at Dundalk and Killarney; was 3lb out of the handicap last time and has good prospects of a breakthrough win.

9/2

2nd

16

(8)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Seas And Oceans

8st 7lb

T: E J O’Neill

prominent, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed over 1f out, kept on well but no match for winner

2nd

13

(4)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Seas And Oceans

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: E J O’Neill

prominent

20/1

7/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 3775

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict

Third in a 1m soft-ground Gowran maiden on debut, no real impact in two maidens over 6f/7f; failed to improve in first-time blinkers on recent handicap debut; visored now instead.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

4

(13)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Campari Soda

9st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: D K Weld

Low-mileage filly who responded well to the visor at Killarney last time so surprising to see the refitting of blinkers, in which she was beaten further the time before; still one of the more interesting runners.

5/1

3rd

6

(11)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Campari Soda

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

midfield, pushed along from 4f out, ridden when headway on near side of group over 2f out, kept on inside final 110yds, no match for first two

7/1

6

(1)

16th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:07 Cork

Campari Soda

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Third in a soft ground Gowran maiden on debut, no real impact in two maidens over shorter; blinkers applied for her handicap debut here and potential improver.

9/2

Form: 5-4735

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict

Did not seem to handle the track at Bellewstown last time; holds a decent chance on her Limerick third on her handicap debut; first time with a hood.

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4th

7

(6)

1st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:00 Tipperary

Thrifty Of Digby

9st 10lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

led, headed but prominent after 1f, outpaced under 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders

8/1

4th

13

(16)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Thrifty Of Digby

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

held up in rear, detached when pushed along from 4f out, reminders 3f out, headway under 2f out, switched left inside final 110yds, nearest finish

13/2

Form: 701753 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict

Heavily-raced winner of nine races; had been out of form before Fairyhouse win last month; not the most consistent but stayed on well over 7f at Leopardstown on latest.

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5th

12

(9)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Skontonovski

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

in touch with leaders, headway when switched right over 2f out, no extra inside final 110yds

8/1

3rd

15

(3)

8th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 42y

18:52 Leopardstown

Skontonovski

9st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Inconsistent 7yo bounced back to form to win over this trip at Fairyhouse last month and better of two runs since when close enough fifth at Gowran, staying on from wide draw; can't be ruled out.

10/1

5th

4

(17)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:17 Gowran Park

Skontonovski

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield, headway towards near side 1f out, ran on well towards finish, not reach leaders

12/1

9/2

Form: 000051 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict

C&D winner and second in a division of this race last year; took advantage of a declining mark when beating Seas And Oceans (first reserve) at Dundalk last week; only 2lb higher, so has to be one for the shortlist with Sam Coen (a talented recruit from pony racing) claiming 10lb.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

12

(16)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Galway

Rock Etoile

9st 6lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Won on AW last month but not as good on turf a week later off this mark at Killarney; needs to bounce back but handles this ground.

14/1

6th

9

(5)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Rock Etoile

9st 7lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

prominent, challenging under 2f out, weakened inside final furlong

9/2

1st

4

(14)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Rock Etoile

9st 8lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Andrew Slattery

in touch with leaders, headway and went third halfway, challenging under 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, hung left but kept on well inside final furlong

14/1

Form: 851005 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict

Stable is in excellent form at the moment; not a bad run at Dundalk six weeks ago following a couple of below-par runs; won over 1m on good ground at Leopardstown in May.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

8

(14)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Feature This

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Stable is in excellent form at the moment; not a bad run at Dundalk six weeks ago following a couple of below-par runs; won over 1m on good ground at Leopardstown in May.

10/1

5th

1

(7)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Dundalk (AW)

Feature This

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Paul W Flynn

Twice off colour at Leopardstown since winning a 1m handicap there in May; does have a superior strike-rate on the AW and could bounce back.

8/1

12th

11

(10)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Feature This

9st 1lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: Paul W Flynn

Better horse on polytrack but gained an elusive first success on turf when touching off Ferrybank over C&D last month; unable to match that over 1m1f here last week but respected with the stable in fine form.

15/2

25/1

Form: 6/76-0

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict

Unplaced during her time with Adrian Murray; was entitled to need her comeback run at Naas but very hard to make a case for her.

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11th

11

(4)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 94y

16:45 Roscommon

Lady Montse

9st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: John M Harney

Soundly beaten in two starts since returning from a break and needs to find more with a visor tried.

28/1

8th

14

(15)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Lady Montse

9st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: John M Harney

Unplaced during her time with Adrian Murray; was entitled to need her comeback run at Naas but very hard to make a case for her.

25/1

Form: 006064 CD

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict

Four-time winner, including over C&D last season, and coming down in the ratings; fair fourth over 7f at Naas last time, each-way chance.

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4th

3

(11)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Cork

Church Mountain

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

All four wins have been gained at around 1m, creditable fourth over 7f at Naas three starts ago; vulnerable on the evidence of his most recent form, quite short in the betting on both occasions.

10/1

8th

2

(12)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Church Mountain

10st 0lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time winner; bang there off his reduced mark at Naas (7f) and softer ground did for him at Killarney; chance.

10/1

9th

5

(13)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Church Mountain

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

towards rear, some headway 2f out, switched left over 1f out, no extra when clipped heels and stumbled then eased inside final 110yds

6/1

10/1

Form: 458-29 D

Last run: 105 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict

Best form has been on heavy ground; started the season brightly with Leopardstown second of 20 on his favoured ground; made no impact on better going at Cork in May.

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10th

3

(10)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Starting Monday

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

Best form has been on heavy ground; started the season brightly with Leopardstown second of 20 on his favoured ground; made no impact on better going at Cork in May.

10/1

9th

12

(5)

10th May 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:25 Cork

Starting Monday

9st 1lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Gillian Scott

Likes it soft or worse and second of 20 on heavy ground at Leopardstown on seasonal debut; got 5lb for that, drying ground won't help and he's back up in grade.

7/1

2nd

13

(10)

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:12 Leopardstown

Starting Monday

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

Only two wins from 29 starts but is suited by testing conditions and can go well fresh, including when scoring on his seasonal debut three seasons ago.

14/1

8/1

Form: -00725 CD

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict

Winner and twice placed at this venue including over a longer trip on penultimate start, much the best of his five runs this year; fair fifth at Gowran last week, but needs to find more.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

7

(1)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Chimeric

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

Winner and twice placed at this venue including over a longer trip on penultimate start, much the best of his five runs this year; fair fifth at Gowran last week, but needs to find more.

8/1

5th

5

(3)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 100y

20:20 Gowran Park

Chimeric

9st 12lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

Back to back wins on yielding ground last summer over 1m with one of them coming here off 51; lost form after following up at Killarney off 60; signs of a revival when running on well for seventh here in June; back to form last time when runner-up at Killarney; up 1lb for that but well-drawn and should go well in usual cheekpieces.

100/30

2nd

4

(2)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 3f 103y

19:20 Killarney

Chimeric

9st 11lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

in touch with leaders, headway on inner from over 2f out, soon challenging, led narrowly inside final furlong, headed final strides

14/1

12th
4 (12)
Super Over

16/1

Form: -43170 D

Last run: 125 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict

Four wins on AW (7f/1m), yet to win on turf; others are more appealing on that basis.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

4

(12)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Super Over

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: D P Coakley

Four wins on AW (7f/1m), yet to win on turf; others are more appealing on that basis.

16/1

15th

21

(15)

20th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Super Over

8st 11lb

J: David Egan

T: D P Coakley

Four wins on AW (7f/1m); yet to win on turf and faded over 1m on heavy ground at Leopardstown; good jockey booked but others preferred.

28/1

7th

5

(23)

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:12 Leopardstown

Super Over

10st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: D P Coakley

In good form at Dundalk recently, all four wins have been on AW; heavy going is a concern; a good sign that the champion jockey, aboard for his last three starts, sticks with him.

8/1

13th
11 (2)
Marks One

12/1

Form: 804400

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict

Solid efforts in handicaps at Limerick and Roscommon earlier in the summer; hard to fancy after running down the field the last twice.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

11

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Marks One

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Solid efforts in handicaps at Limerick and Roscommon earlier in the summer; hard to fancy after running down the field the last twice.

12/1

13th

11

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Marks One

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Solid efforts in handicaps at Limerick and Roscommon earlier in the summer; hard to fancy after running down the field the last twice.

12/1

15th

10

(32)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Marks One

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Solid efforts in handicaps at Limerick and Roscommon earlier in the summer before well beaten back to 6f at Navan last month; might have an each-way squeak but does need to settle much better.

20/1

14th

7

(14)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:02 Navan

Marks One

9st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Plenty keen last twice in handicaps over further, showing promise each time; drop in trip could suit and potential for more.

9/1

12/1

Form: 804400

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict

Solid efforts in handicaps at Limerick and Roscommon earlier in the summer; hard to fancy after running down the field the last twice.

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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

11

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Marks One

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Solid efforts in handicaps at Limerick and Roscommon earlier in the summer; hard to fancy after running down the field the last twice.

12/1

13th

11

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Marks One

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Solid efforts in handicaps at Limerick and Roscommon earlier in the summer; hard to fancy after running down the field the last twice.

12/1

15th

10

(32)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Marks One

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Solid efforts in handicaps at Limerick and Roscommon earlier in the summer before well beaten back to 6f at Navan last month; might have an each-way squeak but does need to settle much better.

20/1

14th

7

(14)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:02 Navan

Marks One

9st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Plenty keen last twice in handicaps over further, showing promise each time; drop in trip could suit and potential for more.

9/1

16/1

Form: 8680

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict

Weak form in maidens, ran no sort of race when last of 16 at Gowran in his first handicap; respect for the stable and jockey is the only positive.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

10

(6)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Eastern Capital

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened

16/1

16th

8

(17)

16th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:45 Gowran Park

Eastern Capital

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Not a great deal of merit in his three maidens runs; from a top stable and the bar is set low for his handicap debut; worth a market check.

10/1

8th

4

(4)

7th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Eastern Capital

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Two runs in maidens haven't been without promise and possible quicker ground will be in his favour this time; not ruled out for an in-form yard, despite having a fair bit to find.

16/1

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Payout
Exacta €1864.00
Straight Forecast €1699.50
Tricast €16358.60
Trifecta €14531.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Church Mountain

The Irish Sun:

Thrifty Of Digby

SPOTLIGHT:

Rock Etoile

POSTDATA:

Church Mountain