1/7/25 Tipperary & Roscommon

 A new month begins on Tuesday with 8 races at Tipperary and 7 at Roscommon with 2 standing out. 

Tipperary 2.18: Tipperary Town Plate Handicap Chase. 

1: Aeros Luck: A promising horse who picked up a career best win at Punchestown 24 days ago. He travelled well leading from 2 out, a mistake at the last saw him challenged on the run-in but he held on coming home by a head. There is more to come and he can follow up here. 

Roscommon 7.38: Watch Racing TV Irish EBF Lenebane Stakes.

3: Hello Neighbour: A useful horse over jumps who finished 3rd in a Grade 1 at Punchestown when last seen 59 days ago. He was 4th approaching the last taking 3rd inside the final furlong. He is 2 from 2 in this sphere and has an excellent chance to make it 3 here.

29/6/25 Results

 An excellent Sunday at The Curragh saw both my picks win. Keke travelled well disputing the lead from a furlong out, the 11/4 favourite hit the front in the closing stages staying on strongly to beat Red Evolution by a length. In the Irish Derby Lambourn was 2nd at halfway challenging from 4 out, the 8/13 favourite led 1 1/2 furlongs from the finish and despite being challenged he kept on well beating Serious Contender by 3/4 of a length. 

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

29/6/25 The Curragh

 Saturday's winner at The Curragh was Whirl. The 13/8 shot led early but was passed 2 out, she railled to lead again in the final 150 yards keeping on well to beat Kalpana by 1 1/4 lengths. The other pick Lady Iman was 2nd. She was 3rd at halfway improving to dispute the lead from a furlong out, she made no impression in the closing stages allowing Beautify to win by 2 lengths. 

 There is a 3rd day at The Curragh on Sunday where on a 9 race card we have 2 highlights. 

 3.30: Dubai Duty Free Rockingham Handicap. 

3: Keke: A decent horse who has been a course and distance winner in his career. He was a respectable 2nd here 37 days ago where he sat 3rd entering the final furlong keeping on to take 2nd close to home. He is a big player who can return to winning ways here. 

4.10: Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Group 1)

2: Lambourn: An excellent horse who after winning the Chester Vase followed up with victory in the English Derby at Epsom 3 weeks ago. He made all the running going clear from 2 out, he stayed on strongly beating the reopposing Lazy Griff by 3 3/4 lengths. He stands out here and should complete the Derby double. 

28/6/25 The Curragh

 The best on a very poor Friday at The Curragh came from Refreshment who was 10th in a race won by Moonhall Church who beat Empress Artemis by 3/4 of a length. The other pick Ribchestina was 13th with the contest going to Quadruple who beat Exquisite Acclaim by 2 3/4 lengths. 

 There is an 8 race card at The Curragh on Saturday where 2 take centre stage. 

1.45: Airlie Stud Stakes (Group 2)

3: Lady Iman: A highly promising horse who completed a hat-trick in impressive fashion when taking a Group 3 at Naas 41 days ago. She was 4th at halfway improving to challenge from a furlong out, she led in the final 150 yards keeping on well and coming home by 3/4 of a length. She still has more to come and is hard to look past here as she bids for a 4-timer. 

3.30: Paddy Power Pretty Polly Stakes (Group 1.)

7: Whirl: A decent filly who impressed when taking the Musidora at York in May. She led from 3 out soon going clear and comfortably winning by 5 1/2 lengths. She was last seen just failing to beat stablemate Minnie Hauk in the Oaks at Epsom earlier this month going down by a neck. She sets the standard here and can pick up a first Group 1.

27/6/25 The Curragh

 Irish racing returns on Friday with 7 contests at The Curragh where there are 2 features. 

5.50: JJ Mahon & Sons Handicap. 

8: Ribchestina: A decent horse who was a good 4th at Gowran Park when last seen 12 days ago. She was 2nd at halfway but dropped to 3rd a furlong out making no impression in the final 150 yards. She can build on that and with her trainer going well she can resume winning ways here. 

6.50: James Nolan's Bar Kildare Town Handicap. 

13: Refreshment: A useful horse who has shown improvement since wearing blinkers opening his account at Leopardstown and following up at Cork 2 weeks ago. He made progress approaching 2 out there making headway to lead soon after coming home by 2 lengths. He should continue his good form here completing a hat-trick. 

25/6/25 Results

 Wednesday's winner at Naas was Barnavara. The 11/4 shot made all the running going clear from a furlong out, she stayed on well under pressure in the final furlong and despite having a reduced advantage she beat Faiyum by 1 1/4 lengths. The other pick Temperance was 5th in a race won by Ms Willpower who beat Fregada by 1/2 a length. 

 After today's action Irish racing takes another rest day on Thursday. There are meetings at Newmarket, Newcastle, Nottingham, Hamilton and Leicester. The next Irish card is at The Curragh on Friday tips for the highlights will be up on Thursday night.

25/6/25 Naas

 After a day off Irish racing returns on Wednesday with 7 contests at Naas where 2 stand out. 

6.10: Race And Stay Rated Race.

6: Temperance: A decent horse who's last win was over course and distance in May. She didn't get a clear run from 2 out but managed to make headway taking 2nd early in the final furlong, she kept on well to lead in the closing stages coming home by 1/2 a length. Her run in the Group 3 Lacken Stakes last time can be overlooked and she can return to winning ways here.

6.40: Al Shira'aa Racing Irish EBF Jannah Rose Stakes (Group 3)

2: Barnavara: A good horse who recovered from a poor start to win the listed Kooyonga Stakes at Navan on her last outing. She led after a furlong going clear 2 out, despite having a reduced advantage she stayed on beating Red Letter by 1/2 a length. She goes up in trip here but can follow up. 

23/6/25 Results

 Monday's winner at Ballinrobe was Nobler. The 8/13 favourite led early going 3 lengths clear approaching the straight, he kept on well and despite having a reduced advantage close to home he beat Ulysses Rose by 1/2 a length. The other pick Expound was 4th in a race won by Si Senior who beat Ina Mina by 3/4 of a length. 

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

23/6/25 Ballinrobe

 After a day off Irish racing returns on Monday with 7 contests at Ballinrobe where there are 2 highlights. 

 5.40: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden.

2: Nobler: A useful horse who was last seen finishing 2nd at Listowel 3 weeks ago. He chased the leader sitting 2nd early but had dropped to 3rd in the closing stages, he rallied regaining 2nd approaching the final 100 yards. He goes back up in trip here and should open his account at the 7th attempt. 

6.40: Treachy's Pharmacies Handicap. 

3: Expound: A course and distance winner who's last victory came at Clonmel in May. He was a creditable 2nd at Limerick 12 days ago where he led early being challenged from a furlong out, he was passed in the closing stages going down by a neck. He should make his presence felt again here and can pick up a 6th career win.

21/6/25 Results

 Saturday's best came at Down Royal where Acapulco Bay was 3rd. The 6/5 favourite was 4th at halfway making headway from 3 out. He sat 3rd soon after but made no impression in the final 150 yards, upfront Vorfreude won beating Winston Junior by 1 1/4 lengths. Over at Limerick Queenstown was 6th in a race won by Uluru who beat Lemsairbat by 1 1/4 lengths. 

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

21/6/25 Limerick & Down Royal

 The best at Down Royal on Friday came from Emerald Harmony who was 4th in a race won by Aurora Nova who beat Moral Turpitude by 2 3/4 lengths. In the other race Kansas was a non-runner. 

 A busy Saturday sees 7 races at both Limerick and Down Royal with 2 main events. 

Limerick 4.00: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Martin Molony Stakes.

2: Queenstown: A smart horse who was a bit below form when finishing 11th in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket on his last outing back in October. He was prominent early challenging from halfway, he was passed 2 out weakening soon after. He drops back down in trip here but if he returns anywhere near his best he will be tough to beat. 

Down Royal 4.30: Boylesports Ulster Derby.

1: Acapulco Bay: A lightly-raced horse who was a good 3rd behind Zahrann in the listed King George V Cup at Leopardstown 16 days ago. He improved from a furlong out but was slightly hampered managing to take 3rd close to home. He makes his handicap debut here and can pick up a 2nd career win. 

20/6/25 Down Royal

 Thursday's best at Leopardstown came from Sanctijude who was 4th. The 9/1 shot was in midfield early sitting 4th at halfway, she made no impression in the final furlong while upfront Dial Me In won beating Sound Bite by a head. The days other pick Mathan was 7th in a race won by Mississippi River who beat Joyful Princess by 4 1/4 lengths. 

 On Friday there are 8 races at Down Royal with 2 features. 

4.35: Harvertech Maiden. 

3: Kansas: A lightly-raced horse who was a good 3rd at Navan on his last outing 2 weeks ago. He led early travelling well from 2 out, he was passed soon after dropping to 3rd close to home. On form he is hard to look past and should open his account here. 

5.10: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap. 

2: Emerald Harmony: A decent horse who's latest win came at Bellewstown in April. She was a creditable 4th at Cork a week ago making progress from 2 out briefly sitting 3rd entering the final 50 yards, she had no extra losing a place in the closing stages. Her yard is having a good spell and she can return to winning ways here. 

19/6/25 Leopardstown

 After two days off Irish racing returns on Thursday with 8 contests at Leopardstown where 2 take centre stage. 

4.45: Irish EBF Auction Series Race.

4: Sanctijude: An interesting newcomer who comes from a decent family. She is a half-sister to a few winners including Ottoman Prince who tasted victory as a 2-y-o. She is also related to Byzantium who ran well in listed company in his career. She looks good on paper and just gets the vote here.

6.28: Boylesports Smart Racecard Rated Race. 

2: Mathan: A decent horse who last won at The Curragh in March. He was a creditable 2nd at Gowran Park when last seen 64 days ago disputing the lead from a furlong out being passed in the final 150 yards. He is a big player and with his stable in good form he can pick up a 2nd career win here.

16/6/25 Results

 Monday's winner at Kilbeggan was Straight Home. The 2/1 favourite made headway from 3 out soon sitting 2nd, she disputed the lead before the last being left clear after the leader unseated his rider. She kept on well on the run-in beating Long Gone by 4 1/2 lengths. In the later race Marv Michael was 3rd with the contest going to Gaelic Arc who beat Le Coq Hardi by 3/4 of a length. 

 After today's action Irish racing takes a 2 day break. There are meetings at Royal Ascot , Stratford, Thirsk, Southwell and Beverley on Tuesday with Royal Ascot, Hamilton,  Worcester, Lingfield and Ripon on Wednesday. The next Irish card is at Leopardstown on Thursday tips for the highlights will be up on Wednesday night. 

16/6/25 Kilbeggan

 Sunday's best came at Downpatrick where Maxios Prime was 2nd. The 4/1 shot made headway from 2 out going 2nd entering the straight, she kept on close to home without threatening Theflyingbee who won by a length. Over at Gowran Park Empress Artemis was 5th in a race won by Declaree who beat Four Blondes by a neck. 

 We begin a new week on Monday with 8 races at Kilbeggan where 2 stand out. 

6.48: Paul & Carmel Fay Memorial Handicap Hurdle. 

7: Straight Home: A decent horse who was last seen finishing a creditable 4th at Ballinrobe 3 weeks ago. She was in midfield early but wasn't fluent from 3 out, she recovered slightly staying on from the last and taking 4th close to home. She should continue her good recent form here and with her stable having a fine run can win again. 

7.48: Belvedere House & Gardens Galway Plate Trial Handicap Chase. 

3: Marv Michael: A promising horse who picked up a career best win on this course 31 days ago. He led for a second time before the last asserting himself entering the straight and easily coming home by 12 lengths. Despite a weight rise he is a big player who can follow up here. 

15/6/25 Gowran Park & Downpatrick

 Neither of Saturday's picks ran because the meeting at Downpatrick was called off due to early morning rain. It was heavier then predicted leaving the track with surface water making it unfit for racing. The card has yet to be rearranged. 

 There are 7 races at Gowran Park on Sunday and if an early morning inspection is passed then there will also be 7 at Downpatrick with 2 highlights. 

Gowran Park 3.05: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap. 

9: Empress Artemis: A decent horse who showed promise when finishing 4th on her turf and handicap debut at The Curragh 3 weeks ago. She made headway from 2 out sitting 2nd soon after, she kept on at the same pace dropping down the field taking 4th in the closing stages. That was also her first run for a new yard and she can resume winning ways here. 

Downpatrick 3.15: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle. 

8: Maxios Prime: A good horse who's last win came at Fairyhouse in February. She was a creditable 3rd at Cheltenham on her final outing 59 days ago travelling well to take 3rd at the last. With more to come she can pick up a 2nd career win here.

14/6/25 Downpatrick

 Friday's only winner came at Cork where Fort Vega was 4th from a furlong out making headway to lead in the final 200 yards, the 13/2 shot kept on well beating Heavenly Power by 1 3/4 lengths. The other races saw Bubble Gum finish 5th with the contest going to Magical Hope who beat Lemsairbat by 2 1/4 lengths while at Fairyhouse The Right One was a non-runner. 

 On Saturday we have 7 races at Downpatrick where there are 2 main events. 

1.40: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle. 

1: Kenisa Sport: A decent horse who opened her account on this course 36 days ago. She was 5th two out making good headway to take 3rd entering the straight. She improved further to lead from a furlong out staying on strongly and coming home by 5 1/2 lengths. The slightly longer trip here is in her favour and she can follow up on hurdles debut. 

3.25: Join Racing TV Now With A Free Trial Handicap Chase. 

2: Gorthill: A good horse who was a respectable 2nd in a hunters chase on this course 3 weeks ago. He led early but faced a challenge and was passed in the final 100 yards going down by a neck. He makes his handicap chase debut here and on form should go one better. 

13/6/25 Cork & Fairyhouse

 Thursday's best at Leopardstown came from Shakazia who was 2nd. The 6/4 favourite was 3rd at halfway leading from 1 1/2 out, she kept on in the final furlong but was passed close to home by Sindria who won by a head. In the days Group 3 Comanche Brave was a non-runner. 

 A 7 race card at Cork takes centre stage on Friday with 2 features. 

5.25: Mallow Handicap. 

12: Fort Vega: A decent horse who has run well this year finishing a good second at Leopardstown when last seen 8 days ago. He made progress approaching the final furlong staying on to take 2nd close to home. He can definitely build on that and pick up a 3rd career win here.

7.44: Darley Munster Oaks Stakes (Group 3)

2: Bubble Gum: A useful filly in France who mace a good start for Paddy Twomey when winning the listed Noblesse Stakes on this course 68 days ago. She was 6th at halfway making progress from 3 out, she led soon after staying on well beating the reopposing Ameerat Jumaira by 1 1/2 lengths. She should go well again here and can follow up. 

There are also 7 races at Fairyhouse where in the 5.05 my pick is number 18 The Right One. 

12/6/25 Leopardstown

 Wednesday's winner at Limerick was Valorous Power. The 10/3 shot led early having an increased advantage from 2 out, he stayed on well and despite a reduced lead close to home he beat Hellorhighwater by 1 1/4 lengths. The other pick Bellaphina was 4th in a race won by Facethepuckout who beat Expound by a neck.

 There are 8 races at Leopardstown on Thursday with 2 standing out.

5.15: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden. 

11: Shakazia: A lightly-raced horse who improved from her debut when 2nd at Naas 25 days ago. She recovered from a poor start making progress from 2 out, she challenged soon after keeping on without troubling the winner. She still has potential and looks like the one to beat here. 

6.20: Barberstown Castle Stakes (Group 3)

9: Comanche Brave: A decent horse who has shown good form this season his latest being a fifth in the Irish 2,000 Guineas at The Curragh 19 days ago. He was in midfield early taking 4th three out, he had no extra losing another place in the final furlong. The drop back down in trip here should suit and with Ryan Moore taking over jockey duties he can achieve a 2nd career win.

11/6/25 Limerick

 On a poor Tuesday at Sligo Quantum Boy was 11th with the contest going to Shudawudacuddagh who beat Saint Peregrine by 1/2 a length while in the other race Lightkeeper was a non-runner. 

Eight races take place at Limerick on Wednesday with 2 highlights. 

5.50: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. 

12: Valorous Power: A promising horse who was an encouraging 4th at The Curragh 18 days ago. He led early being challenged from 2 out, he was passed soon after having no extra in the final furlong dropping to 4th close to home. He did too much too soon that day but with his stable in good form he can learn from that and open his account here. 

6.20: Jim Ryan Racecourse Services Memorial Handicap. 

2: Bellaphina: A course winner in her career who returned after 6 months off to finish a good 3rd at Gowran Park 49 days ago. She sat 4th a furlong out improving to take 3rd in the closing stages. She races off the same mark here and can pick up a 4th win.

10/6/25 Sligo

 The best on Monday at Roscommon came from Zenta who was 3rd. The 8/11 favourite disputed the lead early but some poor jumping saw her passed at the 6th, she made no impression dropping to 3rd three out and having no extra. Upfront Pied Piper beat Midnight Moonshine by a very easy 27 lengths. In the Connacht National Beggars Rock was 7th with the race going to Mica Malpic who beat Ambitious Fellow by 1 1/4 lengths. 

 Tuesday sees 7 races at Sligo with 2 main events. 

5.28: Knocknarea Claiming Hurdle. 

2: Lightkeeper: A useful chaser who despite being pulled up on his last two starts did win previously including at Wexford in April. He challenged entering the straight leading before 2 out, he asserted himself keeping on strongly and easily coming home by 8 lengths. He returns to hurdles here for an in form yard and can get back to winning ways. 

6.28: RSS Record Storage Service Maiden Hurdle. 

6: Quantum Boy: A good points winner who disappointed at Punchestown on rules debut 38 days ago. He tracked the leader early sitting 2nd three out, he soon made no impression being eased down in the final furlong eventually finishing 16th. He should leave that well behind here on his first hurdles start and he is worth another chance to open his account. 

9/6/25 Roscommon

 Sunday's winner at Punchestown was Spanish Harlem. The 8/15 favourite led early but was 2nd entering the straight, he hit the front again 2 out keeping on well asserting himself close to home beating No Time To Wait by 1 1/4 lengths. In the other race Lisnagar Fortune was 8th with the contest going to Hardwired who beat Antrim Coast by 1/2 a length. 

 On Monday night we have 7 races at Roscommon with 2 features. 

6.08: Dermot Hughes Car Sales Novice Chase. 

4: Zenta: A Grade 1 winner in her career who has shown improvement on each fences run opening her account at Fairyhouse in February. She followed that up with a creditable 3rd over the same course and distance but was badly hampered and pulled up at Punchestown last time. That should be overlooked and she can bounce back here.

7.38: Tote Connacht National Handicap Chase. 

10: Beggars Rock: A decent horse who picked up a career best win at Kilbeggan 24 days ago. He was 4th two out improving to lead on the run-in, he kept on well coming home by 2 1/4 lengths. He goes back up in trip here on handicap chase debut and should follow up. 

8/6/25 Punchestown

 Saturday's best came at Navan where Red Letter was 2nd. The 1/1 favourite travelled well from two out taking 2nd soon after, she challenged inside the final furlong but kept on at the same pace close to home allowing Barnavara to win by 1/2 a length. Over at Punchestown Riggs was 6th in a race won by Prince Zaltar who beat Western Model by a length. 

 There are 8 races at Punchestown on Sunday with 2 standing out. 

1.30: Jim Ryan Memorial Novice Chase. 

5: Spanish Harlem: A high-class horse who finished a good 4th in the Bet365 Gold Cup at Sandown when last seen 43 days ago. He was always prominent challenging for a second time 3 out but had no extra on the run-in. A similar performance over this shorter trip should be enough and he is the one to beat here. 

2.00: K-Mech Mechanical Handicap Chase. 

3: Lisnagar Fortune: A decent horse did well to finish 3rd in a listed race over course and distance 37 days ago. Despite his poor jumping he kept on close to home taking 3rd on the run-in. He should build on that here so has to be taken seriously and he can pick up a 3rd career win.

7/6/25 Punchestown & Navan

 Friday's winner came at Fairyhouse where King Cuan was 2nd early travelling well to lead from a furlong out. The 10/11 favourite asserted himself in the final 150 yards easily beating Tango Flare by 2 1/2 lengths. Over at Clonmel Popova was 3rd in a race won by Oh So Charming who beat My Gaffer by a short head. 

 A busy Saturday sees 8 races at Punchestown and 7 at Navan with 2 taking centre stage. 

Punchestown 2.20: Ladbrokes Handicap Chase. 

1: Riggs: A horse who has shown improvement in recent runs culminating with a good win at Wexford 3 weeks ago. He recovered from a couple of mistakes making headway to lead early in the straight. He asserted himself before the last coming home by 6 1/2 lengths. Another bold bid is likely and he can complete a hat-trick here. 

Navan 3.55: Darley Irish EBF Kooyonga Stakes.

12: Red Letter: A decent horse who has one win in her career. She wasn't seen at her best when 7th in the 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket on her return 34 days ago but she should be too good for this field and can get back to winning ways here. 

6/6/25 Fairyhouse & Clonmel

 An excellent Thursday at Leopardstown saw both my picks win. In the King George V Cup Zahrann recovered from a poor start making headway to lead narrowly in the final 150 yards. The 5/2 shot asserted himself in the closing stages comfortably coming home by 2 1/4 lengths. In the other race Green Impact led early coming under pressure a furlong out. The 11/8 favourite kept on well in the closing stages beating Currawood by 1/2 a length. 

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

Fairyhouse 5.50: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Race.

1: King Cuan: A lightly-raced horse who has won 3 times in his career. He was a respectable 5th behind Lady With The Lamp in a listed race at Cork on his return 61 days ago where he made progress from a furlong out but had no extra in the final 150 yards. His stable is having a good spell and he is a big player who can resume winning ways here. 

Clonmel 6.45: Bulmers Original Handicap Hurdle. 

2: Popova: A useful hurdler who returned after 7 months off to finish a creditable 2nd behind the reopposing My Gaffer at Killarney 25 days ago. She was 3rd 2 out disputing the lead at the last. Despite a slight mistake she kept on well on the run-in but was unable to reach the winner. She can build on that here and reverse the placings. 

5/6/25 Leopardstown

 The best at The Curragh on Wednesday came from Jorge Alvares who was 3rd. The 7/2 favourite made headway from 2 out soon taking 2nd, he dropped to 3rd inside the final furlong having no extra close to home. Upfront Gazelle D'or won beating Brigid's Cloak by a length. In the days other race Sixandahalf was 11th with the contest going to Mr Percy who beat Jabbar by a neck.

 On Thursday there are 8 races at Leopardstown with 2 features. 

5.25: King George V Cup.

6: Zahrann: A lightly-raced horse who built on the promise shown on debut when winning at Cork 30 days ago. Despite a poor start he made progress to lead from 2 out soon going clear and easily coming home by 7 lengths. The longer trip here should suit and with further improvement likely he can follow up. 

5.55: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Glencairn Stakes.

6: Green Impact: A decent horse who has been a course winner in his career. He was a respectable 6th on return in the 2,000 Guineas at Newmarket 33 days ago despise being unsuited by the speed of the race. The stiffer test here should be in his favour and he is the one to beat before moving onto bigger things. 

4/6/25 The Curragh

 After a day off Irish racing returns on Wednesday with 8 contests at The Curragh where 2 stand out. 

6.20: Sky Bet Handicap. 

2: Jorge Alvares: A horse with a decent record who's last win came at Dundalk in April. He was a very good second behind the reopposing Red Evolution at Cork 2 weeks ago where he led 1 1/2 out being challenged and passed close to home just going down by a short head. He is 2lb better off here and can reverse the placings. 

7.30: Sky Bet Race To The Ebor Handicap. 

7: Sixandahalf: A good horse who after finishing 2nd in the Grade 2 Dawn Run at the Cheltenham Festival was a bit below form when 3rd behind Cottesloe Sunshine in a listed race at Punchestown 34 days ago. He was an excellent 3rd in the Irish Cesarewitch on this course back in September and with more to come he can achieve a fifth career win here. 

2/6/25 Results

 Monday's best came at Listowel where Raydamann was 5th. The 11/2 shot tracked the leaders sitting 3rd at halfway, he challenged entering the straight but had no extra on the run-in. Upfront Stuntman Steve beat First Dare by 1 1/4 lengths. Over at Gowran Park Heavens Gate was 7th in a race won by Green Triangle who beat And So To Bed by a head.

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

2/6/25 Gowran Park & Listowel

 Sunday's winner came at Listowel where Gavoo was always prominent going clear with one other runner a furlong out. The 7/2 shot led in the final 150 yards beating Fresh Fade by 3/4 of a length. Over at Kilbeggan Cheerful Chap failed to finish being pulled up 3 out.

 We have 8 races at Gowran Park and 7 at Listowel on Monday with 2 main events. 

Gowran Park 2.42: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Gowran Classic. 

4: Heavens Gate: A useful filly who's last win came in the Group 3 Weld Park Stakes at The Curragh back in September where she led from a furlong out and despite being strongly pressed she kept on well coming home by a neck. She was last seen finishing down the field in the French 1,000 Guineas 22 days ago but can bounce back here. 

Listowel 3.40: Join Racing TV With A Free Trial Now Handicap Hurdle. 

7: Raydamann: A good horse who showed improvement when an excellent 3rd at the Punchestown Festival last month. His run on the flat at Leopardstown 17 days ago can be overlooked and now back over hurdles and receiving a useful 4-y-o weight allowance he can get back to winning ways here.