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18:42 Killarney

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GAIN The Advantage Series Handicap (Div II)

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

Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather:

13/2 (Won)

  • Win: £12.30
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 250064

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict

Went close in a couple of Dundalk handicaps last winter; showed signs of a return to form when dead-heating for fourth in a 28-runner Curragh event last Saturday; stable in form.

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4th

7

(16)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 94y

16:45 Roscommon

Nibras Rainbow

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Came back to form when winning at Killarney last time over a mile on yld/soft; is 4lb higher but can be a player with a repeat of that form.

9/2

1st

9

(16)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:42 Killarney

Nibras Rainbow

9st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

raced wide early, soon prominent, went second after 2f, reminders 3f out, soon switched left and challenging, ridden when joined leader under 2f out, soon led narrowly, kept on well

13/2

4th

17

(9)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Nibras Rainbow

9st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Paul W Flynn

Went close in a couple of Dundalk handicaps over the winter but has struggled to find any sort of form this summer; unseated early over hurdles at Galway last time; others much more appealing.

33/1

OUR TIP

14/1

  • Place: £3.10

Form: 652009 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict

Eight wins in Britain including five on AW; yet to win in Ireland and has struggled in three outings since a Leopardstown second in June; others preferred.

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2nd

3

(9)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:42 Killarney

Shoot To Kill

10st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jack W Davison

soon led, faced challenge going okay over 2f out, joined under 2f out, soon ridden and headed, kept on but no match for winner

14/1

9th

1

(15)

8th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 42y

18:52 Leopardstown

Shoot To Kill

10st 4lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Jack W Davison

Eight-time winner in Britain on decent ground; yet to win in Ireland, best run when C&D second in June off 75; two runs for current yard poor though; draw not great.

14/1

14th

16

(16)

30th Jul 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Galway

Shoot To Kill

9st 10lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Eight-time winner in Britain; yet to win in Ireland, going closest when runner-up in a Leopardstown contest last month; down the field on his stable debut at the same venue 12 days ago.

20/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 0-1722 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict

Some easing of the ground would help but has an excellent chance based on Galway second of 17, that performance confirming good early-season form that featured a Leopardstown win and a Tipperary second.

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3rd

2

(8)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:42 Killarney

Speckled Meadow

10st 2lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Don Browne

Some easing of the ground would help but has an excellent chance based on Galway second of 17, that performance confirming good early-season form that featured a Leopardstown win and a Tipperary second.

9/2

2nd

17

(6)

30th Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:15 Galway

Speckled Meadow

10st 0lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Don Browne

Came back to form to win at Leopardstown over this trip and second at Tipperary over 7f, both on much softer ground; rain would help although there might be enough of an ease for her to be competitive.

10/1

4th
6 (3)
Asisaid

8/1

Form: 100-75 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict

Both wins have been on soft/heavy; slow starts have proved detrimental in his outings at Roscommon and Naas this season, not disgraced in the circumstances; could go well if getting away on terms.

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4th

6

(3)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:42 Killarney

Asisaid

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Both wins have been on soft/heavy; slow starts have proved detrimental in his outings at Roscommon and Naas this season, not disgraced in the circumstances; could go well if getting away on terms.

8/1

5th

2

(14)

24th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:55 Naas

Asisaid

9st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: P J F Murphy

Both wins have been on soft/heavy including this race last year in first-time blinkers off 60; did well in the circumstances after totally blowing the start (not unusual) on recent Roscommon comeback run; more likely if getting a level break.

9/1

Form: 075144 BF

Last run: 32 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict

Twice a beaten favourite since 1m1f Leopardstown victory in June; capable of making his presence felt but perhaps a little risky for win purposes.

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5th

1

(13)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:42 Killarney

Bear Profit

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Twice a beaten favourite since 1m1f Leopardstown victory in June; capable of making his presence felt but perhaps a little risky for win purposes.

6/1

4th

3

(1)

22nd Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 126y

18:40 Ballinrobe

Bear Profit

9st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gerard O’Leary

Came from off the pace to win a 1m1f Leopardstown handicap quite comfortably, earning an 8lb rise in the ratings; does not seem to be the easiest of rides and met trouble in running when fourth at Roscommon off his revised mark; possibly better treated than stablemate Come On The Lads.

9/4

4th

6

(3)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 2f 67y

19:20 Roscommon

Bear Profit

9st 4lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield

9/4

8/1

Form: 09-75

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict

Modest form in maidens; encouraging start to life in handicaps when fifth of 12 at Galway, though that was on heavy ground.

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6th

11

(4)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:42 Killarney

Saith Seren

8st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Andrew Lee

Modest form in maidens; encouraging start to life in handicaps when fifth of 12 at Galway, though that was on heavy ground.

8/1

5th

18

(15)

4th Aug 2024

Soft

1m 0f 73y

17:00 Galway

Saith Seren

8st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Andrew Lee

Best effort in three maidens came last time; has to build on that now handicapping.

28/1

7th

11

(11)

7th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:55 Limerick

Saith Seren

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Andrew Lee

towards rear, some headway over 1f out, kept on, never on terms

100/1

7th
16 (5)
Private Officer

Form: 6-6336

Last run: 81 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 48

Form & Verdict

Placed twice in small-field handicaps in May; needs to improve in first-time cheekpieces; reserve.

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7th

16

(5)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:42 Killarney

Private Officer

8st 7lb

T: J F Levins

Placed twice in small-field handicaps in May; needs to improve in first-time cheekpieces; reserve.

6th

15

(19)

3rd Jun 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

17:05 Gowran Park

Private Officer

9st 3lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

Has hinted at winning potential, never more so than when a one-paced third over 7f at Limerick last time (soft to heavy); this longer trip could be what he wants.

10/1

3rd

4

(3)

16th May 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:05 Limerick

Private Officer

9st 1lb

J: James Ryan

T: J F Levins

It was a laboured effort that saw him finish third of seven on bad ground at Gowran last week and he actually finished further behind the easy winner than in a previous clash at that venue; 5lb claim will help and has to be considered in such a weak race but hard to be bullish.

9/4

14/1

Form: 2130-0 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict

Won twice last autumn when the stable was in flying form; posed no threat on reappearance at Leopardstown last month; should be sharper now.

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8th

4

(12)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:42 Killarney

Wrist Art

9st 12lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: Timothy Doyle

Won twice last autumn when the stable was in flying form; posed no threat on reappearance at Leopardstown last month; should be sharper now.

14/1

12th

14

(7)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Wrist Art

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Timothy Doyle

Was one of those to benefit from the tremendous stable form last year with two wins; 22lb higher here on his first run though since October and probably best watched.

14/1

Form: -05880 D

Last run: 82 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict

Weak form over hurdles before finishing down the field on return to Flat action at Listowel in June; 1-24 Flat record makes it hard to be confident.

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9th

7

(11)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:42 Killarney

Relevant Range

9st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Gillian Scott

Weak form over hurdles before finishing down the field on return to Flat action at Listowel in June; 1-24 Flat record makes it hard to be confident.

20/1

Form: -06503 BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict

Both wins last year for previous yard were over 7f on testing ground; overall form not exactly convincing; sent off favourite when third over 1m at Naas last time, beaten over 6l.

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10th

13

(15)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:42 Killarney

Purring Along

8st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Thomas Dowling

Both wins last year for previous yard were over 7f on testing ground; overall form not exactly convincing; sent off favourite when third over 1m at Naas last time, beaten over 6l.

7/1

3rd

14

(4)

24th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:55 Naas

Purring Along

8st 12lb

J: Chloe Byrne

T: Thomas Dowling

Both wins last year for previous yard were over 7f on testing ground; fair bit to find on recent form however, blinkers tried on latest now discarded.

12/1

25/1

Form: 497-50 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict

Three AW wins; 0-31 record on turf is off-putting; big price when down the field at Cork last week.

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11th

15

(7)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:42 Killarney

Well Suited

8st 8lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: T J O’Mara

Three AW wins; 0-31 record on turf is off-putting; big price when down the field at Cork last week.

25/1

15th

15

(21)

16th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 205y

19:32 Cork

Well Suited

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: T J O’Mara

Three AW wins were some time ago and he's 0-31 on turf; didn't run at all badly back from a break at Naas last time but not the percentage call from 5lb wrong at the weights.

20/1

5th

16

(14)

24th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Naas

Well Suited

8st 12lb

J: Sean Bird

T: T J O’Mara

Three AW wins were some time ago; absent since December and likely to need this (5lb wrong).

25/1

12th
8 (14)
Blue Poppy

6/1

Form: 4-97

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict

Makes handicap debut after three runs; dam was useful and well related; has potential for improvement and first-time cheekpieces may help her cause.

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12th

8

(14)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:42 Killarney

Blue Poppy

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Makes handicap debut after three runs; dam was useful and well related; has potential for improvement and first-time cheekpieces may help her cause.

6/1

2

(5)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

17:20 Roscommon

Blue Poppy

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

midfield

8/1

Form: -00376 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict

Only three wins from 56 starts, but placed 11 times; signs of a return to his best when third at Tipperary in May; unplaced favourite at Roscommon (suffered minor interference); no excuses here last month.

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13th

14

(10)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:42 Killarney

Swiss Army Officer

8st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Only three wins from 56 starts, but placed 11 times; signs of a return to his best when third at Tipperary in May; unplaced favourite at Roscommon (suffered minor interference); no excuses here last month.

10/1

6th

14

(9)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 40y

18:50 Killarney

Swiss Army Officer

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Only three wins from 55 starts, but placed 11 times; signs of a return to his best when third at Tipperary in May; unplaced favourite at Roscommon; suffered minor interference then.

12/1

7th

13

(11)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

18:20 Roscommon

Swiss Army Officer

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

midfield, some headway but hung left over 1f out, hampered 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders

10/1

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Payout
Exacta €989.00
Straight Forecast €1059.70
Tricast €3986.60
Trifecta €4766.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Speckled Meadow

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Nibras Rainbow

POSTDATA:

Swiss Army Officer

The Irish Sun:

Speckled Meadow