30/6/24 Results

 Sunday's best at The Curragh came in the Irish Derby where Ambiente Friendly was 3rd. The 6/4 favourite was 5th at halfway making progress to lead narrowly from 2 out, he was passed soon after dropping to 3rd close to home. Los Angeles took the race beating Sunway by 3/4 of a length. The other pick Tunbridge Wells was 4th in a race won by Henri Matisse who beat The Strikin Viking by 1/2 a length. 

 After a busy weekend Irish racing takes a break on Monday. There are meetings at Pontefract, Worcester, Wolverhampton and Windsor. The next Irish cards are at Tipperary and Roscommon on Tuesday tips for the features will be up on Monday night.

30/6/24 The Curragh

 A good Saturday saw two of my picks win. In the group 3 Jan Brueghel sat 2nd strongly pressing the leader from a furlong out, he disputed the lead soon after moving to the front close to home beating Trustyourinstinct by a neck. In the days group 1 Bluestocking was 4th two out making headway 1 1/2 from the finish, she challenged leading in the closing stages beating Emily Upjohn by 1/2 a length. In the other race California Dreamer was 2nd, the 8/1 shot led at halfway being passed inside the final furlong by Truly Enchanting who won by 1/2 a length. 

 There are 9 more races at The Curragh on Sunday with 2 main events. 

1.40: GAIN Railway Stakes (Group 2)

7: Tunbridge Wells: A good prospect who confirmed the promise shown on debut when winning over course and distance 25 days ago. He was 2nd early leading from 1 1/2 furlongs out, he stayed on strongly comfortably coming home by 2 3/4 lengths. That impressive victory makes him the one to beat here. 

4.05: Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Group 1)

1: Ambiente Friendly: A horse in excellent recent form who after winning the Derby Trial at Lingfield by 4 1/2 lengths only found the superstar City Of Troy too good in the big race at Epsom a month ago. He should take all the beating here and return to winning ways. 

29/6/24 The Curragh

 A poor Friday saw Snapdragon finish 6th in a race won by Beckman who beat Distant Seas by 3/4 of a length while in the later race Grappa Nonino was 7th with the contest going to Golden Temple who beat The Truant by a neck.

 The action continues at The Curragh on Saturday with 8 races and 3 highlights. 

 2.20: Airlie Stud Stakes (Group 2)

3: California Dreamer: A promising horse who was an excellent fifth behind Fairy Godmother in the Albany at Royal Ascot just 8 days ago. She was always prominent just having no extra in the final 110 yards. She definitely ran better than expected and as long as this hasn't come too soon she is the one to beat here. 

2.55: Al Basti Equiworld Dubai International Stakes (Group 3)

7: Jan Brueghel: A good horse who impressed when winning over course and distance on debut 5 weeks ago. He was 2nd early improving to lead from two out, he soon went clear easily coming home by 8 lengths. He should take the step up in his stride and with more to come he can follow up here.

3.30: Cairn Community Games Pretty Polly Stakes (Group 1)

1: Bluestocking: An excellent filly who picked up a career best win in the Group 2 Middleton Stakes at York when last seen 44 days ago. She led from 2 out pulling away in the closing stages beating Free Wind by 6 lengths. That performance caught the eye and she should build on it here adding a 3rd win to her record. 

28/6/24 The Curragh

 Racing returns on Friday with the beginning of the Irish Derby festival at The Curragh where on a 7 race card 2 stand out.

5.00: Cunningham's Of Kildare Irish EBF Maiden. 

13: Snapdragon: A well-bred horse who was a decent 4th at Naas on debut 48 days ago. He tracked the leaders sitting 2nd at halfway, he made no impression from a furlong out keeping on at the same pace. He wears blinkers for the first time here and with improvement on the cards he can open his account. 

7.15: JJ Mahon & Sons Irish EBF Stayers Handicap. 

9: Grappa Nonino: A course winner in his career who was a good second here when last seen 33 days ago. Despite going down by 3 1/4 lengths his yard is having a good spell and he can go one better returning to winning ways. 

26/6/24 Results

 Wednesday's winner at Naas was Hanalia, the 16/1 shot made headway from 2 out and despite being short of room soon after she challenged inside the final furlong leading towards the finish and beating Bellezza by 3/4 of a length. In the other race Salah Belle was 7th with Power Mode winning beating Moltophino by a short head. 

 After today's contests it's a day off again for Irish racing on Thursday, there are meetings at Newcastle, Nottingham, Newmarket, Hamilton and Leicester. The next action for us is the start of the Irish Derby festival at The Curragh on Friday tips for the highlights will be up on Thursday night. 

26/6/24 Naas

 Irish racing returns on Wednesday with 7 contests at Naas where there are 2 main events. 

7.00: ARKequine Coming To Stockists Near You Handicap. 

4: Salah Belle: A horse with a decent record who won at The Curragh when last seen 3 weeks ago. She tracked the leaders and despite being short of room 2 out she challenged entering the final furlong, she moved into the lead soon after staying on and coming home by 1 1/2 lengths. There is more to come and she can follow up here. 

7.30: Al Shira'aa Racing Irish EBF Naas Oaks Trial. 

8: Hanalia: A good horse who has one win from two runs this year, that came at The Curragh 31 days ago. She travelled well 2 out leading 1 1/2 from the finish, she kept on to win by 1 1/4 lengths. Her stable is in good form and with progress expected she can win again here.

24/6/24 Results

 Monday's best at Ballinrobe came from See Me Through who was 2nd. The 9/4 favourite led early but was passed 1 1/2  furlongs out, he was attempting to challenge when hampered in the final 150 yards having no extra close to home. Brave Troop took the contest by 1/2 a length. The other pick Babich was 5th in a race won by Juja Kibo who beat Mythical Rock by a head. 

 After today's action Irish racing takes another break on Tuesday, there are meetings at Beverley, Newton Abbot, Newbury and Brighton. The next Irish card is at Naas on Wednesday tips will be up on Tuesday night. 

24/6/24 Ballinrobe

 After a day off Irish racing returns on Monday with 8 contests at Ballinrobe where there are 2 features. 

5.45: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden. 

2: Babich: Showed promise when 2nd on debut at Killarney in May but couldn't build on that when 9th at Gowran Park 3 weeks ago. He had a poor draw there so that run can be overlooked, he sets the standard here and is worth another chance to open his account. 

6.45: Treacy's Pharmacies Handicap. 

3: See Me Through: A good winner at Killarney last month who then finished a creditable 2nd at Gowran Park 21 days ago. He ran well to challenge 2 out but had no extra inside the final furlong. He was clear of the rest and can continue his good form here by returning to winning ways. 

22/6/24 Results

 The only winner on Saturday came at Down Royal where Lady Doris was in midfield early sitting 6th at halfway, the 5/4 favourite improved to take 3rd a furlong out keeping on well to lead on the line beating Fiver Friday by a short head. In the other races London City was 5th with the contest going to Harbour Wind who beat Dancing Tango by a short head while in the Ulster Derby Ocean Of Dreams was a non-runner. 

 After today's action Irish racing takes a break on Sunday, there are meetings at Pontefract, Ffos Las and Hexham. The next Irish card is at Ballinrobe on Monday tips for the features will be up on Sunday night. 

22/6/24 Down Royal & Limerick

 Friday's winner at Down Royal was She's Quality. The 7/4 favourite travelled well making headway into 3rd two out, she led entering the final furlong staying on strongly beating Greek Flower by 2 3/4 lengths. The days other pick Kilmood Susan was 4th in a race won by Shamrock Breeze who beat Billie Be Quick by 3 1/4 lengths. 

 There are 7 races at both Down Royal and Limerick on a busy Saturday with 3 highlights.

Down Royal 3.15: Boylesports Irish EBF Ulster Oaks Fillies Handicap. 

8: Lady Doris: A good horse who after winning at Navan in May was a decent second at Fairyhouse 2 weeks ago. She ran well challenging in the closing stages and only going down by a neck. She is definitely on the up and can get back to winning ways here. 

Down Royal 3.55: Boylesports Ulster Derby.

2: Ocean Of Dreams: A decent-looking horse who impressed when winning on debut at Leopardstown and despite not fully building on it he took another step forward when 4th at Gowran Park 19 days ago. He has cheekpieces on for the first time here on handicap debut and should pick up a 2nd career win.

Limerick 4.05: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Martin Molony Stakes. 

8: London City: A horse in good recent form who made it 2 from 2 in 2024 at York in May coming home by a length. With entries in bigger group races on the horizon he should take the step up in class here in his stride and complete the hat-trick. 

21/6/24 Down Royal

 Thursday's best at Leopardstown came from Green Triangle who was 3rd. The 4/1 shot sat 2nd early but made no impression approaching 2 out, he was 3rd a furlong from the finish keeping on at the same pace in the closing stages. Orchidaceae won beating Deo Vero by 2 lengths. The other pick Sara Valentina was 4th in a race won by Chicago Fireball who beat Ragga Bomb by a neck.

 Down Royal stages Friday's action where on a 7 race card 2 stand out. 

4.50: Tote Guarantee Available On Course & Tote.ie Maiden. 

5: Kilmood Susan: A promising horse who was a decent second at Tipperary when last seen 3 weeks ago. She led from 2 out but was passed soon after, she kept on well in the final furlong taking 2nd close to home. She sets the clear standard here and with improvement likely she can open her account. 

5.25: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap. 

1: She's Quality: A useful filly who was a good 4th behind Clarendon House in a listed race at Cork a week ago. She made progress from 1 1/2 out taking 4th in the closing stages, she finished clear of the rest continuing her good recent form. She goes down in grade here and can win on handicap debut. 

20/6/24 Leopardstown

 After two days off Irish racing returns on Thursday with 8 contests at Leopardstown where there are 2 main events.

4.45: Irish EBF Auction Series Race.

4: Green Triangle: A good-looking horse who made an encouraging start when 2nd on debut at Roscommon 31 days ago. He was 3rd at halfway challenging from 2 out, he led soon after but was passed in the final 100 yards keeping on at one pace. He will have learnt a lot from that run and with his trainer going well he can go one better here. 

6.20: Bingo Loco After Racing Handicap. 

5: Sara Valentina: Showed improvement from her first start when winning at Limerick 35 days ago. She led from a furlong out staying on well and comfortably coming home by 4 lengths. That was her return after 7 months off and with more to come she can make her handicap debut a winning one.

17/6/24 Results

 The best on a poor Monday came at Gowran Park where Cancelled was 4th. The 3/1 shot was in midfield early sitting 2nd a furlong out, she soon had no extra weakening in the closing stages. Upfront Glor Tire won beating Akecheta by 1 1/2 lengths. At Kilbeggan Sweet Will was 11th in a race won by Happy Jacky who beat Donacheady Gale by a nose.

 After today's action Irish racing takes a 2 day break. The opening days of Royal Ascot are the highlights on Tuesday and Wednesday with additional meetings at Stratford, Catterick, Beverley, Brighton, Hamilton, Worcester, Nottingham and Ripon. The next Irish card is at Leopardstown on Thursday tips for the features will be up on Wednesday night.

17/6/24 Gowran Park & Kilbeggan

 The best on Sunday came at Downpatrick where One Night Standard was 3rd. The 4/1 shot recovered from being hampered to sit 6th approaching the last, she kept on at one pace on the run-in taking 3rd in the closing stages while upfront Hidden Land won beating Betty Dutton by an easy 11 lengths. At Gowran Park Siege Of Troy was 4th in a race won by Thalara who beat Daboya by 1 1/2 lengths. 

 There are 7 races at Gowran Park and 8 at Kilbeggan on a busy Monday with 2 topping the bill. 

Gowran Park 4.35: GowranPark1 On Twitter Fillies Race.

6: Cancelled: A good horse who has been second in both her career starts including at Navan 9 days ago. She was 3rd at halfway dropping to fifth two out, she improved to go 2nd in the final 50 yards just failing to reach the winner going down by a head. Progress is expected and she can go one better here. 

Kilbeggan 6.45: Paul & Carmel Fay Memorial Handicap Hurdle. 

6: Sweet Will: A decent-looking horse who impressed when 2nd in a handicap chase at Down Royal when last seen 42 days ago. He was prominent leading from 5 out, he wasn't fluent after being passed in the last 75 yards keeping on at the same pace. He switches to hurdles here and with his trainer going well he can pick up a 6th career win.

16/6/24 Downpatrick & Gowran Park

 Saturday's winner at Downpatrick was Tullyveery Lad. The 4/1 shot was fifth early making headway into 2nd 4 out, she led inside the final furlong staying on well to beat Stockdale by 5 lengths. In the other race Long Gone was 4th with the contest going to Femme Magnifique who beat Sharp Object by 3 1/4 lengths. 

 There are 7 races at both Downpatrick and Gowran Park on Sunday with 2 main events.

Downpatrick 3.02: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle. 

3: One Night Standard: A decent horse who put in a career best performance to win at Wexford 29 days ago. She was fifth at halfway improving entering the straight, she led from 2 out easily coming home by 4 lengths. She makes her handicap hurdle debut here and with progress expected she can win again. 

Gowran Park 4.51: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden. 

11: Siege Of Troy: A well-bred horse who was a promising second at Naas on debut a month ago. She was 3rd 2 out taking 2nd inside the final furlong keeping on well and only just going down by a neck. She should improve here and take this on her way to better things.

15/6/24 Downpatrick

 An excellent Friday saw all 3 of my picks win. At Fairyhouse Fiery Lucy tracked the leaders sitting 2nd entering the straight, the 11/10 favourite challenged soon after leading from a furlong out beating Lethimfly by 2 1/4 lengths. Over at Cork Clarendon House was prominent moving to the front 1 1/2 out, despite being pressed the 2/1 favourite kept on well comfortably beating Erosandpsyche by 2 3/4 lengths. In the Munster Oaks Sumiha was 6th at halfway making progress from 3 out, the 11/8 favourite led narrowly 1 1/2 from the finish eventually beating Trevaunance by 1 1/4 lengths. 

 The weekend gets underway with 8 races at Downpatrick on Saturday where there are 2 highlights. 

1.05: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle. 

3: Long Gone: A good horse who after finishing 3rd at Wexford on debut in April showed improvement when winning at Limerick 16 days ago. She led for a second time 2 out drawing clear in the final furlong easily coming home by 8 1/2 lengths. There is definitely more to come back over hurdles and she can follow up here. 

4.00: Remembering Caughoo Opportunity Beginners Chase. 

3: Tullyveery Lad: A fair chaser who was a bit below form when fifth in a handicap hurdle at Listowel 2 weeks ago. That was her return after 8 months off and with that under her belt she sets the standard here over these larger obstacles. She can put her chase experience to good use and pick up her 2nd career win.

14/6/24 Fairyhouse & Cork

 Our Thursday winner at Leopardstown was Mutasarref. The 5/4 favourite made a good start sitting 3rd at halfway, he ran well to lead from a furlong out and despite being strongly pressed he kept on well in the closing stages beating Special Wan by a head. In the other race Gazelle D'or was 7th with the contest going to Transcending who beat Nermansa by 5 1/2 lengths. 

 A busy Friday sees 8 races at Fairyhouse and 7 at Cork with 3 features. 

Fairyhouse 4.30: Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden. 

5: Fiery Lucy: A decent-looking horse who was an excellent 2nd on debut at Cork 24 days ago. She was fifth at halfway travelling well in the final furlong taking 2nd close to home. Improvement is likely here going up in trip and she tops the shortlist. 

Cork 6.33: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Midsummer Sprint Stakes. 

4: Clarendon House: A smart horse who was impressive when winning at York's Dante meeting in May making headway to lead in the final 100 yards and coming home by 1 1/4 lengths. He was very slowly away and never recovered finishing last in the dash at Epsom 2 weeks ago but as long as that was a one-off then he is a big player here. 

Cork 7.08: Darley Munster Oaks Stakes (Group 3)

5: Sumiha: A highly promising horse who was a good second in a listed race at The Curragh 20 days ago. She was clear of the rest there and with more still to come she can go one better here. 

13/6/24 Leopardstown

 Wednesday's winner at Limerick was Snellen. The 11/4 shot was prominent making headway from 2 out, she led narrowly entering the final furlong staying on to beat Lady Lunette by 3/4 of a length. The days other pick Bacchanalian was 11th in a race won by September Leaves who beat Slaney Swagger by 1/2 a length. 

 Eight races take place at Leopardstown on Thursday with 2 taking centre stage. 

4.45: Irish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden. 

11: Gazelle D'Or: A decent filly who made a good start when second at Naas on debut 33 days ago. She was fifth a furlong out improving to take 2nd in the closing stages. She sets the standard here for all the newcomers to follow and she can go one better.

5.55: Boylesports Ballycorus Stakes (Group 3)

2: Mutasarref: A smart horse who picked up a career best win in a listed race at Naas when last seen 25 days ago. He travelled well and despite being short of room 2 out he led inside the final furlong, he stayed on well beating Special Wan by 3/4 of a length. That performance showed he was back to his best and he can follow up here. 

12/6/24 Limerick

 Tuesday's only finisher at Sligo was Downtherefordancin who was 5th. The 6/4 favourite tracked the leaders but a mistake at the 3rd saw him sitting 6th at halfway. He wasn't fluent from 4 out and soon had no extra, upfront Koori Star beat Break The Boundary by an easy 8 lengths. In the other race Flicker Of Hope was a non-runner.

 Limerick hosts the midweek meeting where on a 7 race card 2 stand out. 

6.30: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. 

2: Bacchanalian: A promising horse who finished 4th at Cork when last seen 47 days ago. He led early but was 2nd at halfway, he disputed the lead again 2 1/2 out but had no extra in the closing stages keeping on at one pace. That run was needed and there is definitely better to come and he can pick up his first career win here.

7.00: Jim Ryan Memorial Handicap. 

4: Snellen: A winner at Royal Ascot 12 months ago who has also tasted victory here in her career. She was a slightly disappointing 9th at The Curragh 17 days ago but that can be overlooked as she was left poorly placed heading into the final furlong. The ground here should suit if on the quick side and she can return to winning ways. 

11/6/24 Sligo

 Monday's best at Roscommon came from Going Live who was 2nd. The 16/5 shot was 3rd at halfway moving into 2nd entering the straight, he wasn't fluent from 3 out making no impression on the winner Golden Temple who easily came home by 8 1/2 lengths. In the other race Hurricane Georgie failed to finish falling at the 1st, the contest went to Paidi's Passion who beat Hascoeur Clermont by 5 lengths. 

 The week continues with 8 races at Sligo on Tuesday with 2 highlights. 

5.45: RSS Record Storage Service Opportunity Maiden Hurdle. 

3: Downtherefordancin: A fair hurdler who ran well when 4th in a handicap hurdle at Tramore 10 days ago. He was 2nd two out but dropped down to 4th by the last, the longer trip there didn't suit but the one here is more suitable. On his best form he has a big shout and back in maiden company he should finally open his account. 

7.45: Glasshouse Hotel (QR.) Handicap Hurdle. 

2: Flicker Of Hope: A promising horse who continued his recent improvement when winning at Wexford on his last outing 2 weeks ago. He travelled well sitting 2nd entering the straight leading from 2 out, he stayed on well comfortably beating Mahler Appeal by 2 lengths. He can make his presence felt and complete a hat-trick here.

10/6/24 Roscommon

 Our winner on Sunday at Punchestown was Mousey Brown. The 11/8 favourite travelled well making progress entering the straight, she challenged leading from 2 out asserting herself in the closing stages keeping on strongly and easily beating Railway Hurricane by 9 1/2 lengths. The other pick Ash Tree Meadow was 2nd. The 1/3 favourite led early but he was passed approaching the straight, he had no extra before the last keeping on at one pace allowing Fascile Mode to win by 5 1/2 lengths.

 A new week begins with 8 races at Roscommon on Monday where there are 2 main events. 

4.48: Ivan Connaughton Auctioneers Rated Novice Hurdle. 

1: Going Live: A decent-looking horse who made a winning start at Downpatrick 31 days ago. He was 4th at halfway making headway to lead on the run-in, he kept on well beating Step Out by 1/2 a length. He has more to come and despite going up in trip here he just gets the nod and can win again.

5.48: Tote Connacht National Handicap Chase. 

1: Hurricane Georgie: Picked up her latest win on return at Limerick 2 weeks ago. She recovered from a mistake 2 out to challenge at the last, despite coming under pressure she led in the closing stages coming home by 3/4 of a length. She goes back up in trip here and with her trainer having a good record in national's she can follow up. 

9/6/24 Punchestown

 Saturday's only winner came at Navan where Old Faithful tracked the leaders early challenging from a furlong out, the 9/4 favourite led narrowly 100 yards from the finish keeping on well and just holding on to beat Going Remote by a neck. In the other races Asian Daze was 2nd going down to Everlasting by 1/2 a length while at Punchestown Gaelic Arc was 3rd in a race won by The Banger Doyle who beat Great Bear by a short head. 

 Eight races take place at Punchestown on Sunday where there are 2 features. 

1.10: Thank You Tom Maguire From All At Punchestown Hurdle. 

4: Ash Tree Meadow: A smart chaser who enjoyed a career best win in the Grade 3 An Riocht Chase at Killarney when last seen 27 days ago. He made all the running asserting himself before the last, he stayed on well on the run-in easily beating French Dynamite by 5 1/2 lengths. He switches to hurdles here and looks like the one to beat. 

2.20: Punchestown Handicap Chase. 

13: Mousey Brown: A promising horse who has been a good hurdles winner in her career. She ran well to taste victory at Kilbeggan a week ago leading at the last pulling away on the run-in and coming home by 3 1/4 lengths. There is more to come and she can follow up here.

8/6/24 Punchestown & Navan

 On a poor Friday Desert Haven was 6th at Fairyhouse in a race won by Current Option who beat Verhoyen by 1 1/4 lengths while at Clonmel Ashdale Bob was a non-runner with Tag Man taking the contest beating Moonovercloon by 3/4 of a length. 

 A busy Saturday sees 8 races at Punchestown and 7 at Navan with 3 standing out. 

Punchestown 1.57: Ladbrokes '5 A-Side' Handicap Chase. 

5: Gaelic Art: A useful hurdles winner who was 3rd in a novice chase at Killarney when last seen 27 days ago. He led early and was clear from the fifth, he had a reduced advantage from 3 out and was passed soon after. He drops back down in trip here and is worth a chance on handicap chase debut. 

Navan 3.30: Darley Irish EBF Kooyonga Stakes.

5: Asian Daze: A decent filly who was a good third at The Curragh 2 weeks ago. She was 4th at halfway and despite not getting a clear run from 2 out she kept on inside the final furlong taking 3rd close to home. She should go well again here and continue her good recent record. 

Navan 4.05: TRI Equestrian Handicap. 

4: Old Faithful: A good horse who put in a career best performance when winning at Naas a month ago. He was 3rd entering the straight challenging in the final 100 yards, he led in the last strides beating the reopposing Gibbs Island by a short head. He makes his handicap debut here and can follow up. 

7/6/24 Fairyhouse & Clonmel

 An excellent Thursday at Leopardstown saw both my picks win. In the King George V Cup Portland sat 3rd at halfway leading narrowly a furlong out, the 13/8 favourite was strongly pressed in the final 100 yards but kept on well close to home beating Kinesiology by a neck. In the later race Tarawa led after 3 furlongs asserting herself from a furlong out, the 2/1 favourite stayed on beating Cairo by 2 1/4 lengths. 

 Friday sees 8 races at Fairyhouse and 7 at Clonmel with 2 highlights. 

Fairyhouse 5.40: Tote Handicap. 

4: Desert Haven: A course and distance winner who has one victory from 2 runs this year, that came at Leopardstown in April where he led for a second time entering the straight coming home by 1 1/2 lengths. He was a good second at Naas when last seen 19 days ago and dropping back down in trip he can win again here. 

Clonmel 6.50: Bulmers Original Novice Chase. 

1: Ashdale Bob: A smart hurdler who was a decent second at Punchestown 36 days ago, he travelled well in the closing stages taking 2nd after the last. He switches from hurdles back to fences here and looking at the field he should have too much for his rivals. 

6/6/24 Leopardstown

 Wednesday's winner at The Curragh was Saturn, the 5/4 favourite tracked the leaders early disputing the lead 1 1/2 furlongs out. He moved to the front soon after and despite being strongly pressed inside the final furlong he stayed on well just beating Tyson Fury by a short head. The other pick Air Force One was 8th in a race won by Kendall Roy who beat Majestic Beauty by 1/2 a length. 

 Seven races take place at Leopardstown on Thursday with 2 main events. 

5.30: King George V Cup.

6: Portland: A useful colt who was a very good 4th behind Arabian Crown in the Group 3 classic trial at Sandown when last seen 41 days ago. He improved making headway under pressure a furlong out taking 4th close to home. He goes up in trip here and looks like the way to go as he attempts to pick up his 2nd career win.

6.30: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Glencairn Stakes.

5: Tarawa: A good filly who has been a course winner in her career. She was a little disappointing when 3rd behind Mutasarref in a listed race at Naas on her return 18 days ago but she should improve here going up in trip and is the one to beat. 

5/6/24 The Curragh

 After a day off Irish racing returns on Wednesday night with 8 contests at The Curragh where there are 2 features. 

 6.25: Sky Bet Extra Places Every Day Premier Handicap. 

3: Air Force One: A decent horse who opened his account on his first run for a new yard at Navan 29 days ago. He led early going 2 lengths clear two out, despite having a reduced advantage in the final 150 yards he just held on coming home by a head. He makes his handicap debut here and with more to come he can follow up. 

7.00: Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Handicap. 

10: Saturn: A horse with an excellent record who was a good 3rd on this course when last seen 11 days ago, he ran well until dropping to 3rd inside the final furlong. That was his hat-trick bid and despite going significantly up in trip here he can quickly return to winning ways. 

3/6/24 Results

 Monday's best came at Gowran Park where Galileo Dame was 2nd, the 7/2 shot tracked the leaders sitting 3rd at halfway. She moved into 2nd two out keeping on well but making no impression on the winner Fleur De Chine who came home by 2 3/4 lengths. At Listowel Comfort Zone was 7th in a race won by Minx Tiara who beat Senecia by 1 1/4 lengths. 

 After today's action Irish racing takes a break on Tuesday, there are cards at Southwell, Leicester, Wolverhampton and Lingfield. The next Irish meeting is at The Curragh on Wednesday tips for the highlights will be up on Tuesday night. 

3/6/24 Gowran Park & Listowel

 The best on a very poor Sunday came at Kilbeggan where Whatsafellatodo finished 6th in a race won by Mousey Brown who beat Optional Mix by 3 1/4 lengths. It was worse at Listowel where Promise Given was 11th with the contest going to Elzem who beat Shimmy Jimmy by 1 1/2 lengths. 

 Monday sees 7 races at both Gowran Park and Listowel with 2 standing out. 

Gowran Park 3.35: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Gowran Classic. 

16: Galileo Dame: A promising horse who was last seen finishing 4th behind Forest Fairy in the Chester Oaks at Chester 26 days ago. She sat at the rear improving from 2 out and staying on inside the final furlong. She has a good chance on form and with her stable having a decent spell she can return to winning ways here. 

Listowel 3.50: Join Racing TV Now Handicap Hurdle. 

2: Comfort Zone: A useful horse who was a respectable 7th in a listed race at the Punchestown Festival when last seen 30 days ago. He goes back down to his favourite trip here so has to be taken seriously as he looks to continue his 2024 improvement. 

2/6/24 Listowel & Kilbeggan

 Saturday's winner came at Listowel where Shecouldbeanything sat 2nd 3 out travelling well to challenge two from the finish. The 10/3 shot led soon after asserting herself before the last keeping on strongly to beat Media Naranja by 4 lengths. At Tramore Implicit failed to finish being pulled up 3 out, the race went to Purse Price who beat Miss Oreo by an easy 8 lengths. 

 There are 8 races at Listowel and 7 at Kilbeggan on Sunday with 2 highlights. 

Listowel 1.32: Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden. 

11: Promise Given: A good-looking horse who caught the eye when finishing 6th on debut at Cork 23 days ago, she didn't get a clear run from 1 1/2 out but did keep on in the closing stages. Going up in trip here should suit and with improvement likely she has a good chance to open her account. 

Kilbeggan 4.30: Cooke's Bar & Restaurant Caragh Handicap Chase. 

7: Whatsafellatodo: A decent horse who was a very creditable 2nd at Ballinrobe just 6 days ago. He made progress to lead from 2 out being passed at the last and making no impression on the winner. If this race hasn't come too soon then he can go one better here.