1/8/25 Galway

 Thursday's winner at Galway was Ndaawi. The 13/2 shot was 7th at halfway improving into 2nd two out, he disputed the lead at the last but found himself short of room in the closing stages. He kept on but went down by a head however after a stewards enquiry he was promoted to 1st. The other pick Special Cadeau was 5th in a race won by Gold Dancer who beat Westport Cove by 2 1/2 lengths. 

 Galway continues on Friday with 8 races and 2 standing out. 

6.00: Guinness Galway Blazers Handicap Chase. 

10: Native Speaker: A useful horse who picked up 2 wins from 5 runs last season. He was a bit below form when 9th at Punchestown on his return 91 days ago where he led early but was passed after the 3rd weakening from 2 out. That run was needed and he will improve picking up a third career win here.

6.35: Guinness Handicap. 

6: Cloud Seeker: A decent horse who's last win came at Leopardstown in May. He was a good 2nd behind the reopposing Fleetfoot at The Curragh 33 days ago where he led until he was strongly pressed 2 out being passed close to home only going down by a neck. He can build on that here and resume winning ways. 

31/7/25 Galway

 The best on another very poor day at Galway came from Farfromnowhere who was 14th in a race won by Cleopatra's Needle who beat Billie Frechette by 2 1/4 lengths. The other pick Nurburgring failed to finish being pulled up 2 out, the race went to Western Fold who beat Jesse Evans by 4 1/2 lengths. 

 It's day 4 at Galway on Thursday with 8 races and 2 features. 

2.10: Guinness Open Gate Brewery Novice Chase (Grade 3)

7: Special Cadeau: A fair horse who is a better chaser than a hurdler winning at Thurles in February and then after a poor Aintree run got back on track with a 2nd at Killarney 2 weeks ago. He ran well disputing the lead from 3 out but he was passed soon after making no impression on the run-in. He is a big player who should pick up a 3rd career win here.

4.30: Guinness Galway Hurdle Handicap (Grade 3)

5: Ndaawi: A useful horse who was a good 2nd in the County Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival when last seen in March. He tracked the leaders early challenging approaching the last, he kept on well but couldn't reach the winner. Despite being off 139 days the runner-up in this race 12 months ago can go one better here. 

30/7/25 Galway

 The best on a very poor Tuesday at Galway came from La Note Verte who was 6th in a race won by Sticktotheplan who beat Vicar Street by 2 1/4 lengths. The other pick Slieve Binnian was 14th with the contest going to Dunum who beat Bear Profit by a head.

 Galway stages day 3 of it's summer festival on Wednesday with 7 races and 2 main events. 

6.05: Tote, 5,000 Guaranteed Jackpot Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle. 

2: Farfromnowhere: A promising horse who returned from a year off to finish 2nd at Wexford 63 days ago. She made headway from 2 out briefly disputing the lead approaching the last but she kept on at the same pace on the run-in going down by 4 1/4 lengths. She has more to offer and can take this on handicap debut. 

6.40: Tote Galway Plate (Handicap Chase) (Grade 3)

6: Nurburgring: A decent horse who was an excellent 2nd in the Ascot Stakes at the Royal meeting and then got off the mark in this sphere at Killarney 12 days ago. He led there for a second time 2 out going clear before the last and coming home by 4 1/2 lengths. Further improvement is expected here and he can follow up. 

29/7/25 Galway

 Monday's winner at Galway was Davy Crockett. The 1/2 favourite travelled well sitting 2nd entering the straight, he led at the last staying on strongly and comfortably beating Mick Collins by 2 1/2 lengths. In the other race Too Bossy For Us was 12th in a contest won by Fliey Bay who beat Mon Coeur by 4 3/4 lengths. 

 It's day 2 at Galway on Tuesday with a 7 race card and 2 highlights. 

5.05: Colm Quinn BMW Novice Hurdle. 

8: La Note Verte: A decent horse who made it 2 from 2 in this sphere when winning at Roscommon 22 days ago. She led from the 2nd going clear 3 out and easily coming home by 12 lengths. Her yard has an excellent record in this race and this improving mare can continue that here with a 3rd hurdles win.

6.40: Colm Quinn BMW Mile Handicap. 

7: Slieve Binnian: A good horse who got back to winning ways at The Curragh last month following up with victory at Leopardstown 19 days ago. He made headway from a furlong out leading in the final 150 yards and comfortably beating Booyea by 1 3/4 lengths. Despite a weight rise another fine run is expected and he can complete a hat-trick here. 

28/7/25 Galway

 After a day off Irish racing returns on Monday with day 1 of the Galway Summer Festival where on a 7 race card 2 stand out.

 5.10: Galway Bay Hotel  & The Galmont Hotel Novice Hurdle. 

7: Davy Crockett: A well-bred horse who impressed when winning on debut at Punchestown 51 days ago. He was 6th at halfway improving into 3rd entering the straight, he quickened to lead from a furlong out going clear and easily coming home by 9 lengths. He is an exciting prospect and can follow up here on his 1st hurdles start.

6.40: Connacht Hotel (Q.R.) Handicap. 

9: Too Bossy For Us: A useful horse on the flat when trained in the UK who made a promising start for Willie Mullins in the Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham in March. He didn't build on that in a Grade 1 at Punchestown but did get back on track with an excellent 2nd at The Curragh a month ago. He can improve further and open his Irish account here.

26/7/25 Results

 Saturday's best at Gowran Park came from Sanctijude who was 2nd. The 5/1 shot travelled well leading for a second time a furlong out, she lost the lead in the closing stages to Alibah who won by 3/4 of a length. The other pick Acapulco Bay was 3rd in a race won by Emit who beat Sharpen by 1/2 a length. 

 After today's action Irish racing takes a break on Sunday. There are meetings at Uttoxeter and Pontefract. The next Irish card is at Galway on Monday tips for the highlights will be up on Sunday night. 

26/7/25 Gowran Park

 Friday's best came at Kilbeggan where Swelltime was 3rd in a race won by Ballykinlar who beat Faceman by 3 1/2 lengths. Over at Cork Harry's Hill was 5th with the contest going to Red Evolution who beat Eclairage by 1 1/4 lengths. 

We have 8 races at Gowran Park on Saturday with 2 features. 

1.45: Irish EBF Auction Series Fillies Maiden. 

2: Sanctijude: A promising horse who was 4th on debut at Leopardstown 37 days ago. She was in midfield early sitting 4th at halfway, she kept on at the same pace making no impression in the closing stages. She can definitely build on that here and this well bred filly can open her account. 

2.50: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Marble City Stakes.

1: Acapulco Bay: A useful horse who was a good 3rd in the Ulster Derby at Down Royal when last seen 35 days ago. He was 4th at halfway making headway from 3 out taking 3rd soon after. His yard took this race 12 months ago and with improvement expected here they can do again.

25/7/25 Cork & Kilbeggan

 On Thursday two of my picks won. At Wexford Small Town Hero was 2nd at halfway and despite not being fluent from 3 out the 9/2 joint favourite recovered keeping on well after the last leading in the final 50 yards beating Close Enough by 1/2 a length. Over at Leopardstown Composing led early going clear from 2 out. The 4/9 favourite stayed on strongly easily beating Skydance by 3 1/4 lengths. In the other race Flushing Meadows was 2nd. The 30/100 favourite was 2nd at halfway but made no impression from a furlong out allowing North Coast to win by 6 lengths. 

 On Friday there are 7 races at Cork and 8 at Kilbeggan with 2 main events. 

Cork 6.12: Doneraile Handicap. 

4: Harry's Hill: A horse who has run well this year culminating with a win at Tipperary 23 days ago. He challenged from a furlong out leading in the final 100 yards and coming home by a length. He should continue his good form here and pick up a 10th career win. 

Kilbeggan 6.30: Tote Handicap Hurdle. 

5: Swelltime: A course winner who improved on recent runs when tasting victory at Killarney just 8 days ago. He led for a second time 2 out asserting himself before the last and easily winning by 4 1/2 lengths. Despite a weight rise he can build on that performance here and has an excellent chance to follow up. 

24/7/25 Leopardstown & Wexford

 On Wednesday two of my picks won. At Wexford Wonleg led from 2 out increasing his advantage at the last. Despite not being fluent the 5/2 favourite kept on to win by 1 1/4 lengths. Over at Naas Havana Anna tracked the leaders travelling well to lead 1 1/2 furlongs out, the 6/4 favourite stayed on strongly easily beating Ipanema Queen by 3 1/2 lengths. The other pick Super Sox was 8th in a race won by Sky Majesty who beat Carla Ridge by 3/4 of a length. 

 A 7 race card at Leopardstown tops the bill on Thursday with 2 highlights. 

6.27: Saudi Cup Silver Flash Stakes (Group 3)

3: Composing: A decent horse who improved from her debut when winning at The Curragh 27 days ago. She led early and despite being strongly pressed from a furlong out she kept on well coming home by 3/4 of a length. She can definitely build on that here and follow up. 

6.57: Japan Racing Association Tyros Stakes (Group 3)

2: Flushing Meadows: A smart horse who was last seen finishing a good 2nd in the Group 3 Anglesey Stakes at The Curragh last month. He led from 2 out but was passed in the final 100 yards, he stayed on just going down by a short head. He goes up in trip here and with more to come he should be tough to beat.

We also have 8 races at Wexford where in the 6.15 my pick is number 10 Small Town Hero.

23/7/25 Naas & Wexford

 The best at Ballinrobe on Tuesday came from Net Boy who was 2nd. The 13/8 favourite led early and was clear approaching the 4th, despite having a reduced lead he was 2 lengths in front at the last. He weakened and was passed inside the final furlong by Drumgill who won by 5 1/2 lengths. The days other pick Sunny South West was 4th in a race won by Warriors Wood who beat Spy by a neck. 

 On Wednesday a 7 race card at Naas takes centre stage with two standing out. 

5.37: Arqana Irish EBF Marwell Stakes.

3: Havana Anna: A good horse who has improved with each start culminating with a win over course and distance a month ago. She led from 2 out staying on well inside the final furlong and easily coming home by 6 lengths. She should be suited by the step up to listed level here and can follow up. 

6.40: Yeomanstown Stud Irish EBF Stakes. 

1: Super Sox: A horse with a decent record who's last win came in a listed race at Cork back in August last year. She ran well in a Group 3 at The Curragh when last seen recovering from a poor start taking 4th in the final furlong. Despite being off 297 days she has a good chance to pick up a 3rd career win here.

There are also 7 races at Wexford where in the 3.08 my pick is number 1 Wonleg.

22/7/25 Ballinrobe

 The best at Ballinrobe on Monday came from Shaool who was 3rd in a race won by San Salvador who beat Cristal Clere by 1 3/4 lengths. In the other race Paddydaddy was 4th with the contest going to Kashel Spring who beat Minella Study by 5 lengths. 

 Tuesday sees 8 races at Ballinrobe with 2 features. 

6.12: RBC Brewin Dolphin Rated Novice Hurdle. 

1: Sunny South West: A promising horse who picked up a career best win on hurdles debut at Cork 11 days ago. He made all the running asserting himself from 2 out and comfortably coming home by 5 1/2 lengths. With further improvement likely he is the one to beat here.

6.42: Boylesports Best Odds Guaranteed Handicap Hurdle. 

1: Net Boy: A smart horse who was last seen winning on this course 56 days ago. He travelled well and despite a mistake at the last he kept on strongly taking the contest by 1/2 a length. He makes his handicap hurdle debut here and can follow up. 

21/7/25 Ballinrobe

 Another excellent day at The Curragh saw both my picks win. In the early race One Look tracked the leaders sitting 3rd a furlong out, she challenged in the closing stages leading in the final 100 yards keeping on well and beating Azada by a length. The days Group 2 saw Diego Velazquez sit 2nd two out leading soon after. The 11/8 favourite was strongly pressed in the final 150 yards but he held on to beat East Hampton by a neck. 

 There are 7 races at Ballinrobe on Monday with 2 main events. 

6.00: Tote Never Beaten By SP Maiden. 

6: Paddydaddy: A fair horse who put in a career best performance when 2nd at Down Royal last month. He made headway from 2 out soon disputing the lead, he was passed 100 yards out just going down by 1/2 a length. His run at Naas 4 days later should be overlooked with the quick turnaround not suiting and he can bounce back here opening his account. 

7.30: Download The Tote App Handicap. 

7: Shadol: A decent horse who's last win was at Leopardstown in June. She travelled well leading inside the final furlong and coming home by 4 1/2 lengths. She was a good 3rd at Killarney just 6 days ago and with her yard in excellent form she can quickly return to winning ways here. 

20/7/25 The Curragh

 A good Saturday at The Curragh saw both my picks win, True Love was 3rd at halfway making headway to lead from a furlong out, the 1/2 favourite soon went clear easily beating Puerto Rico by 5 lengths. In the Irish Oaks Minnie Hauk tracked the leaders making progress into 2nd a furlong out, the 2/11 favourite led in the final 150 yards keeping on well to beat Wemighttakedlongway by 1 1/4 lengths. 

 There are 8 more races at The Curragh on Sunday with 2 highlights. 

2.30: Al Shira'aa Racing Meadow Court Stakes (Group 3)

2: One Look: A decent horse who continued her good form when winning the Park Express Stakes on reappearance in April. She followed that up with a good 2nd in a Group 2 on this course a month later, her run at Royal Ascot can be discounted and with this longer trip and the ground expected to suit she can return to winning ways here. 

3.40: Romanised Minstrel Stakes (Group 2)

3: Diego Velazquez: A good horse who ended last season with 2 group wins at Leopardstown taking the Meld Stakes by 7 lengths and the Solonaway by 1 1/2. He wasn't seen at his best at Royal Ascot on his return but he stands out here and should have too much for this field picking up a 5th career win. 

19/7/25 The Curragh

Friday's winner came at Killarney where Nurburgring was 2nd early challenging from 4 out, the 8/13 favourite led soon after and despite a slight mistake he was 2 lengths clear before the last keeping on well on the run-in beating Special Cadeau by 4 1/2 lengths. Over at Down Royal Jack The Bachelor was 2nd, the 9/4 favourite led after two furlongs keeping on but being passed in the closing stages by Howd'yadoit who won by 1 1/4 lengths. 

 A top-class weekend at The Curragh begins with 8 races on Saturday where 2 top the bill.

2.35: GAIN Railway Stakes (Group 2.)

4: True Love: A promising horse who was last seen winning the Queen Mary at Royal Ascot 31 days ago. She challenged from a furlong out leading in the closing stages and coming home by 1 1/4 lengths. She sets a high standard for a yard who won this race last year and should follow up. 

3.40: Juddmonte Irish Oaks (Group 1)

5: Minnie Haux: An excellent horse who completed a hat-trick in the Oaks at Epsom 6 weeks ago. She led from 2 out and despite being slightly hampered in the final 110 yards she kept on well just beating stablemate Whirl by a neck. There is still more to come and she can become the third Aidan O’Brien trained filly to achieve the oaks double. 

18/7/25 Killarney & Down Royal

 Thursday's best came at Leopardstown where Purview was 2nd. The 4/6 favourite was 3rd at halfway making headway to challenge in the final 150 yards, he kept on strongly but just failed to reach Snellen who won by a short head. Over at Killarney Shadow Paddy was 10th in a race won by Duty Bound who beat Duke Sliver by 1/2 a length. 

 Friday sees the weeks 4th double header with 8 races at Killarney and 7 at Down Royal with 2 features. 

Killarney 3.40: Lee Strand Novice Chase.

3: Nurburgring: A smart horse who has shown promise in this sphere finishing 4th in a Grade 2 at the Cheltenham Festival in March. He warmed up for this with a very good second in a flat race at Royal Ascot last month travelling well and just going down by a neck. He is the one to beat here and should open his fences account. 

Down Royal 5.10: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. 

4: Jack The Bachelor: A lightly-raced horse who improved from his debut when 2nd at Tipperary 16 days ago. He led early and despite coming under pressure he held on until the final 50 yards only losing by 1/2 a length. With further progress expected he can pick up a first career win here.

17/7/25 Killarney & Leopardstown

 Wednesday's winner at Killarney was Red Letter. The 8/11 favourite made headway from 3 out soon disputing the lead, she moved to the front inside the final furlong beating Fiery Lucy by 1/2 a length. The days other pick Dial Me In was 4th in a race won by A Boy Named Susie who beat Bellamano by 3 lengths.

 On Thursday there are 7 races at Killarney and 8 at Leopardstown with 2 standing out. 

Killarney 6.37: KPH Construction 110 Series Final Handicap Hurdle. 

3: Shadow Paddy: A horse who has shown improvement in his last two starts winning on handicap debut at Tipperary and following up with another victory at Limerick 49 days ago. He led from 2 out soon going clear and beating the reopposing Boston Rajj by 5 1/2 lengths. He should continue his good form and complete a hat-trick here. 

Leopardstown 6.52: Boylesports Meld Stakes (Group 3.)

6: Purview: A highly promising horse who was last seen finishing 2nd behind Delacroix in a Derby Trial on this course 67 days ago. He was 4th at halfway improving to take 2nd approaching the closing stages. With further progress likely and plenty of potential he can achieve a 2nd career win here.

16/7/25 Killarney

 Tuesday's best came at Downpatrick where Persian Daughter won. The 1/2 favourite made all the running going clear on the run-in and comfortably beating Clongorey by 13 lengths. Over at Killarney Denim And Diamonds was 5th in a race won by Elana Osario who beat Annie's Angel by a head.

 Seven races take place at Killarney on Wednesday with 2 taking centre stage. 

5.50: Irish EBF Median Sires Series Race.

3: Dial Me In: A decent horse who showed promise when winning on debut at Leopardstown 27 days ago. He made good headway 1 1/2 out taking 3rd inside the final furlong, he travelled well leading on the line coming home by a head. The slightly longer trip here should suit and he can follow up. 

6.50: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Cairn Rouge Stakes.

8: Red Letter: A lightly-raced horse who was a creditable 2nd in a listed race at Navan when last seen 39 days ago. She was 4th two out challenging inside the final furlong but just failing to reach the winner. She stands out here and can go one better.

15/7/25 Downpatrick & Killarney

 Monday's best came at Killarney where Tribal Nation was 3rd. The 1/3 favourite led early but he was passed a furlong out, he soon weakened while upfront Barbizon won beating Rion Rubette by 2 1/4 lengths. Over at Downpatrick Gorthill was 6th in a race won by Lakefield Flyer who beat Wajaaha by 1/2 a length. 

 A double header on Tuesday sees 7 races at both Downpatrick and Killarney with 2 highlights. 

Downpatrick 2.48: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle. 

3: Persian Daughter: A promising horse who was 2nd on hurdles debut at Bellewstown 10 days ago. She led early but was passed 2 out, a faller at the last left her in 2nd and she kept on at one pace. She goes up in trip here and with improvement expected she can go one better. 

Killarney 7.15: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap. 

10: Denim And Diamonds: A good horse who picked up a career best win at Limerick when last seen 24 days ago. She was 3rd at halfway travelling well to lead from a furlong out, she asserted herself going clear in the closing stages and easily coming home by 11 lengths. She can build on that here on handicap debut and follow up.

14/7/25 Downpatrick & Killarney

 An excellent Sunday saw both my picks win. At Navan Star Of Sapphire was 5th at halfway improving to challenge 1 1/2 furlongs out, the 4/5 favourite led soon after keeping on well and beating All Hail by 3 lengths. Over at Sligo Radar Ahead was 4th approaching halfway and despite a couple of mistakes recovered to dispute the lead before the last, the 3/1 shot went clear staying on strongly and comfortably beating Spick And Span by 5 1/2 lengths. 

 We begin a new week with 7 races at both Downpatrick and Killarney with 2 main events.

Downpatrick 4.28: Downpatrick Racecourse Family Funday Supporters Handicap Chase. 

1: Gorthill: A useful horse in hunter chases who disappointed on the flat at Bellewstown 11 days ago. He never recovered from a poor start making no impression from 2 out. That can be overlooked and he gets the vote on handicap chase debut and he can pick up a 2nd career win. 

Killarney 5.45: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race. 

1: Tribal Nation: A decent horse who has shown improvement in his last two outings including a 6th in the Britannia at Royal Ascot last time. He made headway from a furlong out keeping on well without troubling the leaders. He is hard to look past here and can get back to winning ways. 

13/7/25 Navan & Sligo

 Saturday's winner came at Limerick where No Alibi was 4th approaching halfway improving to lead from a furlong out, the 2/1 favourite kept on well close to home beating Ja'marr by 1/2 a length. Over at Dundalk Little Queenie was 5th in a race won by Eclairage who beat Valiant Force by 2 lengths.

 On Sunday there are 7 races at both Navan and Sligo with 2 features. 

Navan 12.30: Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden. 

14: Star Of Sapphire: A promising horse who finished a good 2nd on debut at Bellewstown 10 days ago. She led from 2 out but was strongly pressed and passed in the final 100 yards going down by 1/2 a length. She can improve further and build on that here opening her account. 

Sligo 3.00: Racing TV Irish EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle.

9: Radar Ahead: A lightly-raced horse who's last run over hurdles was a second at Ballinrobe in May. She prepared for this race on the flat at Bellewstown 9 days ago where she finished a decent 3rd and with the switch back here sure to suit she just gets the nod and can pick up a first career win.

12/7/25 Dundalk & Limerick

 Friday's winner came at Cork where Bllie Frechette was prominent early sitting 2nd four out, she challenged soon after leading from 2 out. She asserted herself before the last keeping on well and comfortably beating Luker's Tipple by 5 lengths. Over at Kilbeggan Spanish Harlem was a non-runner. 

 A Saturday double header sees 8 races at Dundalk and 7 at Limerick with 2 standing out. 

Dundalk 1.20: Ladies Day At Dundalk Handicap. 

3: Little Queenie: A decent horse who has won her last 3 starts here including this race 12 months ago. She was a bit below form when 7th in the Rockingham Handicap at The Curragh 2 weeks ago but that can be discounted and with blinkers on for her all-weather return she can defend her crown.

Limerick 1.32: Dillon Waste & Recycling Rated Race.

4: No Alibi: A lightly-raced horse who opened her account at Cork when last seen 53 days ago. She travelled well to lead inside the final furlong just holding on and winning by a nose. Further improvement is expected and she can follow up here. 

11/7/25 Cork & Kilbeggan

 The best on a poor Thursday at Leopardstown came from Duckadilly who was 4th in a race won by Vera's Secret who beat Dance Night Andday by a neck. The days other pick Love Billy Boy was 9th with the contest going to Slieve Binnian who beat Booyea by 1 3/4 lengths. 

 On Friday there are 7 races at Cork and 8 at Kilbeggan with 2 taking centre stage. 

Cork 5.12: Sign Up To Our Newsletter Maiden Hurdle. 

12: Billie Frechette: A good horse who's best performance over hurdles was a 2nd at Downpatrick in May. She followed that up with a win on the flat at Down Royal last month where she led from 1 1/2 out keeping on well and coming home by 2 lengths. She can build on that here and win again.

Kilbeggan 7.30: Kilmurray's Homevalue Hardware Mullingar Midlands National Handicap Chase. 

4: Spanish Harlem: A decent horse who last won at Punchestown a month ago. He led for a second time 2 out keeping on well on the run-in asserting himself and coming home by 1 1/4 lengths. He is a big player here back in handicap company and he can follow up. 

10/7/25 Leopardstown

 Wednesday's winner at Fairyhouse was Goodie Two Shoes. The 11/8 favourite sat 4th at halfway challenging from 2 out, she led soon after keeping on well under pressure in the closing stages beating Drawn To Dream by 1/2 a length. In the other race I Bid You Ajou was 2nd. The 2/1 favourite led early but was passed a furlong out, despite staying on strongly in the final 110 yards he couldn't reach Blues Emperor who won by 2 1/2 lengths.

 We have 7 races at Leopardstown on Thursday with 2 highlights. 

6.10: Xin Gin Irish EBF Brownstown Stakes (Group 3.)

5: Duckadilly: A lightly-raced horse who won on her return at Fairyhouse 27 days ago. She was 4th two out making headway to lead in the final 100 yards, she kept on well and came home by 2 1/4 lengths. She should take the step up in class here in her stride and complete a hat-trick. 

7.20: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Nasrullah Handicap. 

2: Love Billy Boy: A decent horse who was a very good second behind the reopposing Slieve Binnian at The Curragh 11 days ago. He was slightly hampered 1 1/2 out but recovered in the closing stages only going down by 3/4 of a length. His trainer is having a good spell and he can pick up a 5th career win here. 

9/7/25 Fairyhouse

 Tuesday's best at Tramore came from Spinning Web who was 2nd. The 5/2 favourite was in midfield early but didn't get a clear run from 4 out, he recovered making headway taking 2nd inside the final furlong but he couldn't reach Stepdance who won by 1 3/4 lengths. The days other pick Fratas was 4th in a race won by No Niki No who beat La Dame Blanche by 3 lengths. 

 Eight races take place at Fairyhouse on Wednesday with 2 main events.

6.00: Darley Irish EBF Stanerra Stakes (Group 3)

4: Goodie Two Shoes: A useful horse who picked up a career best win in the listed His Majesty's Plate at Down Royal 40 days ago. She was 3rd at halfway challenging from 2 out, she led soon after keeping on well under pressure and coming home by 1 1/2 lengths. She should go well again and complete a hat-trick here. 

7.00: Free Ice Cream For All Children Handicap. 

5: I Bid You Ajou: A good horse who completed a course hat-trick 26 days ago. He led from 2 out staying on well and just winning by a neck. Further improvement is definitely on the cards and despite going up in trip he can make it 4 in a row here.

8/7/25 Tramore

 The best at Roscommon on Monday came from Fairbanks who was 2nd. The 5/2 shot disputed the lead early sitting 2nd at the 4th, he made no impression on the winner from 2 out allowing La Note Verte to pull away and easily come home by 12 lengths. The days other pick Ned In The Park was 4th in a race won by Ryan's Son who beat We're Back Again by 2 3/4 lengths. 

 On Tuesday there are 7 races at Tramore with 2 features.

6.20: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap. 

2: Fratas: A course and distance winner who was a creditable 4th at Ballinrobe when last seen 15 days ago. She led early going 2 lengths clear at halfway, she was strongly pressed from a furlong out being passed in the final 100 yards. She can continue her good recent form and pick up a 7th career win here. 

7.20: Tote Tramore Derby Handicap. 

5: Spinning Web: A decent horse who finished a respectable 5th at Ballinrobe on his last outing 42 days ago. He improved from 2 out staying on well after the last without challenging. He can build on that here and quickly resume winning ways.

7/7/25 Roscommon

 After a day off Irish racing returns on Monday with 8 contests at Roscommon where 2 stand out. 

5.40: FrenchPark Maiden Hurdle. 

4: Ned In The Park: A decent hurdler who was a very good 3rd at Punchestown when last seen 30 days ago. He travelled well sitting 2nd at halfway but had dropped to 3rd after the last, he had no extra keeping on at one pace. He should build on that here and can pick up a 1st career win. 

6.43: Supervalu Co. Roscommon Ladies Day Novice Hurdle. 

1: Fairbanks: A useful horse who won on his second hurdles start at Ballinrobe in May. He was prominent early leading before the 3rd, despite being challenged he stayed on well pulling away in the final 200 yards and coming home by 3 1/2 lengths. His run back on the flat at Royal Ascot can be overlooked and with more to come he can resume winning ways here. 

5/7/25 Results

 An excellent Saturday saw both my picks win. At Naas Daytona was 5th at halfway travelling well to lead from a furlong out, the 4/5 favourite went clear in the final 100 yards beating North Coast by 3 1/4 lengths. Over at Bellewstown Bowensonfire was at the rear early improving into 2nd two out, the 7/1 shot led approaching the last staying on well on the run-in beating Stuntman Steve by 4 1/2 lengths. 

 After a busy day Irish racing takes a break on Sunday. There are meetings at Ayr and Market Rasen. The next Irish card is at Roscommon on Monday tips for the highlights will be up on Sunday night.

5/7/25 Naas & Bellewstown

 Friday's best came at Wexford where She's A Fine Wine was 3rd. The 11/4 joint favourite was 5th at halfway improving into 2nd entering the straight, she made no impression from the last keeping on at one pace while upfront Clarens beat Mr Saxobeat by 4 lengths. Over at Bellewstown World Tour was 5th in a race won by Empty Wallet who beat Camden Fort by a length.

 On Saturday there are 7 races at both Naas and Bellewstown with 2 topping the bill. 

Naas 4.17: Irish EBF Pat Smullen Stakes.

1: Daytona: A decent-looking horse who impressed when winning on debut at Gowran Park 20 days ago. He was 4th at halfway making headway to lead from a furlong out, he kept on well in the closing stages coming home by 2 1/2 lengths. With more to come he should take the step up in class here in his stride and follow up. 

Bellewstown 6.30: Quinnbet Bellewstown Handicap Hurdle. 

2: Bowensonfire: A useful horse who's last win came at Tramore in May. He was a good 3rd when last seen at Downpatrick 20 days ago where he travelled well to lead at the last but he was passed entering the straight having no extra inside the final furlong. He can continue his progress and quickly resume winning ways here. 

4/7/25 Wexford & Bellewstown

 Thursday's winner came at Tipperary where Jesse Evans was 3rd at halfway challenging for a second time before the last, the 7/2 shot kept on well to lead in the final 50 yards beating Enniskerry by 1/2 a length. At Bellewstown Elly Bay was 2nd. The 5/6 favourite led from 3 out but was passed soon after making no impression in the closing stages allowing Red Autumn to pull away and win by  5 lengths. 

 A Friday double header sees 8 races at Wexford and 7 at Bellewstown with 2 highlights. 

Wexford 4.25: Poolcourt Engineering Handicap Chase. 

8: She's A Fine Wine: A decent horse who picked up a career best win at Kilbeggan 33 days ago. She travelled well sitting 2nd approaching 3 out, she challenged before the last leading on the run-in and coming home by 1 3/4 lengths. Further improvement is expected and she can follow up here. 

Bellewstown 5.15: Irish EBF Median Sires Series (C &G) Maiden. 

8: World Tour: A promising horse who was 3rd on debut at Down Royal 2 weeks ago. He tracked the leaders early making headway from 2 out, he made no impression soon after keeping on at one pace. He can build on that here and open his account on his 2nd career start.

3/7/25 Bellewstown & Tipperary

 Wednesday's best at Tipperary came from Sir Yoshi who was 2nd. The 1/2 favourite was 3rd at halfway challenging inside the final furlong, he had no extra in the closing stages allowing Harry's Hill to win by a length. The days other pick Spring Is Here was 4th in a race won by Arugam Bay who beat First Approach by 1 3/4 lengths.

 On Thursday there are 7 races at both Bellewstown and Tipperary with 2 main events. 

Bellewstown 4.47: Irish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden. 

7: Elly Bay: A promising horse who was a decent 3rd on debut at Leopardstown 3 weeks ago. She was 7th two out staying on well and taking 3rd inside the final furlong. With plenty more to come she is hard to look past and should open her account here. 

Tipperary 6.10: Kevin Mcmanus Bookmaker Grimes Hurdle (Grade 3)

9: Jesse Evans: A course and distance winner who was in good form during the spring culminating in an impressive 12 length win at Ballinrobe in May. He didn't recover from a poor start at Royal Ascot 12 days ago but that can be discounted and back over hurdles he can return to winning ways here. 

2/7/25 Tipperary

 The best on a poor Tuesday came at Tipperary where Aeros Luck was 5th. The 10/3 shot made progress to lead after the 3rd, he was passed a furlong out dropping to 3rd at the last. He had no extra weakening and allowing Arctic Fly to win by 1 3/4 lengths. Over at Roscommon Hello Neighbour was 10th in a race won by Chally Chute who beat Cheeky Wink by 1 1/2 lengths. 

 Tipperary stages 7 races on Wednesday with 2 features. 

5.40: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race.

5: Sir Yoshi: A course and distance winner who was a good 4th behind Powerful Nation in a listed race at Cork when last seen 19 days ago. He was 4th a furlong out briefly taking 3rd 150 yards from the finish, he had no extra dropping back to 4th close to home. If he is in the same form he can pick up a 2nd career win here.

6.10: Coolmore Stud Little Big Bear Tipperary Stakes.

5: Spring Is Here: A promising horse who was 3rd over course and distance on his last outing 36 days ago. He was prominent early keeping on without threatening in the final 100 yards. Further progress is expected and he can open his account here.