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14:05 Down Royal

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Molson Coors Beverage Company Nursery Handicap

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  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Down Royal

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 063

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict

Much improved on switch to AW last month when third in 6f maiden, having raced keenly in first-time cheekpieces (left off here); drop back to 5f should suit although stiff enough task off top-weight.

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14th

13

(14)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Moonhall Lass

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Alan McIntyre

prominent, weakened from under 2f out

14/1

1

(11)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:05 Down Royal

Moonhall Lass

9st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Alan McIntyre

Much improved on switch to AW last month when third in 6f maiden, having raced keenly in first-time cheekpieces (left off here); drop back to 5f should suit although stiff enough task off top-weight.

9/1

3rd

4

(1)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

13:40 Dundalk (AW)

Moonhall Lass

8st 10lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Alan McIntyre

unseated rider in paddock, took keen hold, prominent

33/1

Form: 876908

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict

Ran a decent race in Fairyhouse maiden in June but well held otherwise, not getting home over 7f on soft in Galway handicap last time; drops back in trip here off 3lb lower mark so don't rule out.

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2

(3)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:05 Down Royal

Barton Key

9st 11lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ran a decent race in Fairyhouse maiden in June but well held otherwise, not getting home over 7f on soft in Galway handicap last time; drops back in trip here off 3lb lower mark so don't rule out.

8/1

OUR TIP

Form: 426754

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 10lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict

Opening handicap effort at Naas 11 days ago was a good one, stiff finish just finding her out; meets second-placed El Fontanero on identical terms so bit to find but easier finish will suit.

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3

(9)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:05 Down Royal

Billie Be Quick

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Opening handicap effort at Naas 11 days ago was a good one, stiff finish just finding her out; meets second-placed El Fontanero on identical terms so bit to find but easier finish will suit.

9/2

4th

3

(9)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Naas

Billie Be Quick

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Some solid maiden runs in defeat including at this track; lesser efforts last twice but drops into nursery grade now and cheekpieces retained.

7/1

5th

10

(6)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Down Royal

Billie Be Quick

8st 9lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Was in front of debutant Sharkii when second over C&D in June but held over 6f since and looks up against it; cheekpieces.

14/1

Form: 56487

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict

Cork maiden fourth her standout effort; good bit to find with some of these on recent Naas handicap run though; blinkers tried.

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4

(8)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:05 Down Royal

No Straight Swaps

9st 6lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John S O’Donoghue

Cork maiden fourth her standout effort; good bit to find with some of these on recent Naas handicap run though; blinkers tried.

14/1

7th

5

(1)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Naas

No Straight Swaps

9st 5lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John S O’Donoghue

Some decent maiden runs but likely unsuited by soft ground at Sligo on nursery debut last time; has a shout back on a sound surface.

10/1

8th

2

(2)

7th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 160y

18:32 Sligo

No Straight Swaps

9st 10lb

J: James Ryan

T: John S O’Donoghue

prominent

5/1

Form: 658463

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict

Left Ger Lyons after third (El Fontanero second and Billie Be Quick fourth) in Naas handicap 11 days ago when racing away from those rivals on near side; rider's valuable claim this time gives him major chance of beating those two rivals on similar terms.

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6

(10)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:05 Down Royal

Weegeebear

9st 3lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: C W J Farrell

Left Ger Lyons after third (El Fontanero second and Billie Be Quick fourth) in Naas handicap 11 days ago when racing away from those rivals on near side; rider's valuable claim this time gives him major chance of beating those two rivals on similar terms.

4/1

3rd

11

(13)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Naas

Weegeebear

8st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Beaten about 4l in 6f and 7f nurseries last twice but weakening late on; could be suited by this drop in trip and is one to consider.

6/1

6th

4

(2)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 27y

17:00 Down Royal

Weegeebear

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Showed ability in maidens without threatening; first start since a gelding procedure when fourth on handicap debut last month with first-time blinkers (retained); not guaranteed to appreciate the longer trip.

7/1

20/1

Form: 00700

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict

Lots to find on recent Naas running behind several of these rivals; first-time cheekpieces will need to bring serious improvement.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

(1)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:05 Down Royal

Rumba Bay

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Lots to find on recent Naas running behind several of these rivals; first-time cheekpieces will need to bring serious improvement.

20/1

13th

6

(8)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Naas

Rumba Bay

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

By far the best of four maiden runs was over 6f at this track last time; one to consider as she has raced keenly at times and the drop back in trip could unlock some improvement.

8/1

10th

4

(10)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

14:32 Naas

Rumba Bay

9st 4lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: D K Weld

took keen hold, midfield

50/1

Form: 408005

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict

Held every chance when behind three of these rivals at Naas 11 days ago; no obvious reason why he should reverse the form here.

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13th

7

(15)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Eric Lock

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

towards rear

25/1

8

(4)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:05 Down Royal

Eric Lock

9st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Noel Meade

Held every chance when behind three of these rivals at Naas 11 days ago; no obvious reason why he should reverse the form here.

8/1

5th

8

(14)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Naas

Eric Lock

9st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Noel Meade

Well beaten in nurseries over 7f and 6f; needs to get back to his early promise over 5f.

16/1

Form: 980

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict

Relatively unexposed on handicap debut but opening mark looks on the high side.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9

(12)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:05 Down Royal

Sovereign Affair

9st 0lb

J: Katelyn Bailey

T: Kieran P Cotter

Relatively unexposed on handicap debut but opening mark looks on the high side.

25/1

12th

12

(11)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Cork

Sovereign Affair

9st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Kieran P Cotter

Two ordinary enough runs, seems a more likely type for a nursery.

66/1

8th

7

(4)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Cork

Sovereign Affair

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Kieran P Cotter

It wasn't a bad debut effort at Navan when ninth of 19 and beaten under 7l; that was over 6f and she looks quick enough for 5f.

16/1

Form: 0940

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 53

Form & Verdict

Another also-ran in the recent Naas handicap, having shown early speed; blinkers now fitted and down 5lb so don't rule out.

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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(6)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:05 Down Royal

Alcedo Atthis

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Kieran P Cotter

Another also-ran in the recent Naas handicap, having shown early speed; blinkers now fitted and down 5lb so don't rule out.

16/1

12th

12

(11)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Naas

Alcedo Atthis

8st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

Best run was over this trip at Cork on second start but wasn't as good in a Musselburgh seller last time; needs to do better back after a break.

16/1

4th

3

(4)

1st Jun 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 2

14:50 Musselburgh

Alcedo Atthis

9st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Kieran P Cotter

in rear, some headway inside final furlong, no impression

12/1

Form: 65000

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict

Well held at Naas recently behind several of these; 4lb wrong here and hard to make a case for.

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12

(5)

30th Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:05 Down Royal

Ink Sketch

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Well held at Naas recently behind several of these; 4lb wrong here and hard to make a case for.

25/1

11th

13

(2)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Naas

Ink Sketch

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Some promise on debut and has to get back to that form after some lesser efforts; 4lb out of the handicap, though a fine 5lb claimer aboard helps.

20/1

10th

11

(10)

29th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:30 Navan

Ink Sketch

8st 7lb

J: Sean Davis

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Promise on debut but poor twice since; not much appeal from 5lb out of the handicap.

22/1

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El Fontenaro

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El Fontenaro