1/9/25 Roscommon

 The best on Sunday at Tipperary came from Copacabana Sands who was 4th. The 9/2 shot tracked the leaders moving to the front from 2 out. She was passed soon after dropping to 3rd. She lost another place inside the final furlong while upfront Princess Child won beating Queen Of Thunder by a short head. In the other race Two Stars was a non-runner. 

September kicks off with 7 races at Roscommon on Monday where there are 2 features. 

4.12: Irish EBF Median Sires Series Race.

3: Summer Is Tomorrow: A fair horse who was last seen finishing 2nd at Naas in early August. He was in midfield keeping on strongly to challenge inside the final furlong. Despite crossing the line 3rd he was promoted to 2nd after a stewards enquiry. The step back up in trip here should suit and he can pick up a second career win.

5.15: Lidan Handicap. 

7: Pierre Royal: A lightly-raced horse who was a bit below form when 6th on handicap debut at Leopardstown in June. He was unsuited by the trip that day so dropping to 7 furlongs here seems a good move. Looking at previous form he is well worth another chance and he can win again. 

 

31/8/25 Tipperary

 Saturday's winner at The Curragh was Mission Central. The 11/8 favourite made all the running keeping on well inside the final furlong going on to beat The Publican's Son by 3/4 of a length. In the Irish Cambridgeshire Godwinson was 14th in a race won by Jagged Edge who beat Genuine Article by a short head.

 Seven races take place at Tipperary on Sunday where 2 stand out. 

4.00: Coolmore Stud No Nay Never Fairy Bridge Stakes (Group 3.)

7: Copacabana Sands: A smart horse who picked up a career best win in the Ballycorus Stakes at Leopardstown 80 days ago. She made progress from a furlong out keeping on well to lead in the closing stages and coming home by 1 3/4 lengths. She should be up there again here and can complete a hat-trick. 

4.30: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Abergwaun Stakes.

1: Two Stars: A decent horse who won at Naas when last seen in April. He led from 2 out soon going clear and despite having a reduced advantage he kept on well to win by 1/2 a length. Despite being off 125 days he should go well and can take this. 

30/8/25 The Curragh

 Friday's best came at Wexford where Intellotto was 3rd. The 13/8 shot tracked the leaders early disputing 2nd from 3 out, he made no impression entering the straight dropping to 3rd at the last. Upfront You Oughta Know beat Fine Margin by an easy 23 lengths. Over at Down Royal Three Card Brag was a non-runner. 

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

2.52: Heider Family Sables Round Tower Stakes (Group 3.)

5: Mission Central: A lightly-raced horse who improved on his debut when winning over course and distance 3 weeks ago. He led for a second time 2 1/2 out soon going clear, he stayed on strongly easily coming home by 8 lengths. He should take the step up to group level here in his stride and this smart prospect can follow up.

4.37: Paddy Power Supporting Cancer Trials Ireland Irish Cambridgeshire. 

2: Godwnson: A fair horse who disappointed on his hat-trick bid when fifth at Goodwood 29 days ago. His best victory before that was in the Lincoln at Doncaster in March where he made headway from a furlong out staying on strongly to lead on the line winning by a nose. He should go well again here and take this. 

29/8/25 Wexford & Down Royal

 Thursday's best at Navan came from Namiid who was 2nd. The 6/5 favourite led early being pressed from a furlong out, he was passed in the final 150 yards by Amiata who won by 1 1/4 lengths. The days other pick Genesis was 6th in a race won by Little Queenie who beat Nezeeh by 1/2 a length. 

 On Friday a double header sees 7 races at both Wexford and Down Royal with 2 highlights. 

Wexford 6.35: Pat Farrell Memorial Rated Novice Chase. 

3: Intellotto: A useful chaser who was a very creditable 3rd behind Gold Dancer in a Grade 3 at Galway when last seen 29 days ago. He recovered from an early mistake to sit 4th at halfway. He made no impression entering the straight keeping on at one pace. If his jumping improves then he is a big player here who can quickly return to winning ways. 

Down Royal 6.53: Denny Hurdle. 

6: Three Card Brag: A decent horse who's last win came at Navan in January. He was 8th in the Galway Plate 30 days ago but that can be discounted as he was hampered at the start. He stands out here back over hurdles and he can pick up a fifth career win.

28/8/25 Navan

 Wednesday's winner at Bellewstown was Jackson Lamb. The 1/1 favourite was 2 lengths clear at halfway and despite a mistake 2 out he asserted himself approaching the last keeping on well easily beating The Man's Room by 5 1/2 lengths. In the other race Timeless Treaty failed to finish unseating his rider 2 out.

 There are 7 races at Navan on Thursday with 2 main events. 

3.00: Navan Racing Festival Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now Handicap. 

6: Genesis: A smart horse who showed improvement when winning at Dundalk 2 weeks ago. He made all the running keeping on well close to home and beating Valiant Force by 1 1/4 lengths. Despite a small weight rise he can continue his good recent form and follow up here. 

3.30: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. 

7: Namiid: A useful horse who was a good 3rd in a listed race at The Curragh 12 days ago. He was 6th at halfway travelling well to take 3rd a furlong out, he kept on at one pace in the closing stages but was clear of the rest of the field. His trainer is having a good spell and if he produces the same level of performance he can open his account here. 

27/8/25 Bellewstown

 On a poor Tuesday both Spanish Princess and Plushy finished 8th. In the opener Touted Plan won beating Snapretend by 2 3/4 lengths while in the 6.25 Methodtomy Madness beat The Right One by 1/2 a length. 

 Bellewstown stages 7 races on Wednesday with 2 features. 

5.25: Connolly's Red Mills Irish EBF Auction Maiden Hurdle. 

3: Jackson Lamb: A fair hurdler who was an excellent 3rd at Downpatrick when last seen 44 days ago. He led early going 8 lengths clear after 3 furlongs, a couple of mistakes saw him have a reduced advantage at halfway but he was soon clear again. He was passed in the final 100 yards weakening close to home. He should run well here and pick up a 2nd career win. 

6.25: Bective Stud Tea Rooms & Apartments Mullacurry Cup Handicap Hurdle. 

1: Timeless Treaty: A promising horse who won his first two starts his latest being at Punchestown in June. He found the step up to listed level a little too much when 5th at Galway 29 days ago but he still has plenty of potential and the increase in trip here should suit. With improvement also expected he can take this on handicap debut. 

26/8/25 Bellewstown

 Our winner on Monday came at Ballinrobe where Shaboozee was 3rd at halfway making headway to lead from 2 out. The 15/8 joint favourite travelled well and comfortably beat Maxios Prime by 14 lengths. Over at Downpatrick Woodstream Lad failed to finish being pulled up 2 out.

 Bellewstown stages 8 races on Tuesday with 2 standing out. 

4.25: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden. 

2: Spanish Princess: A lightly-raced horse who was a good 3rd at Galway 24 days ago. She led early running well to gain a length advantage from a furlong out. She was strongly pressed in the closing stages being passed in the final strides. She can definitely build on that here and pick up a first career win. 

6.25: Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden. 

10: Plushy: A decent horse who finished a fine second at Cork when last seen 32 days ago. He was 3rd at halfway moving into 2nd a furlong out keeping on at one pace. Further improvement is expected and he can continue his good form by opening his account here. 

25/8/25 Ballinrobe & Downpatrick

 Sunday's winner at Naas was Sky Majesty. The 1/1 favourite travelled well leading from 1 1/2 out. She stayed on strongly in the final furlong comfortably beating Vespertilio by 1 3/4 lengths. The days other pick Unbreakable Duke was 4th in a race won by Fresh Fade who beat Aqua Bear by a neck.

 A double header on Monday sees 8 races at Ballinrobe and 7 at Downpatrick with 2 highlights. 

Ballinrobe 5.13: Hollymount Nursing Home Handicap Hurdle. 

4: Shaboozee: A promising horse who picked up a career best win on this course 2 weeks ago. He led after the 3rd and despite a slight mistake at the last he stayed on well coming home by 2 3/4 lengths. There is definitely more to come and he should win again here.

Downpatrick 5.28: Drop, Lock & Leave Handicap Chase. 

9: Woodstream Lad: A fair horse who's last victory came here in July. He led at the 4th going clear on the run-in and easily winning by 14 lengths. He hasn't built on that since with two 3rd place finishes including at Wexford 19 days ago but returning here is in his favour and he can resume winning ways. 

24/8/25 Naas

 On Saturday at The Curragh both my picks won. Constitution River made all the running asserting himself inside the final furlong comfortably beating Geryon by 2 lengths. In the other group 2 Composing sat 2nd leading narrowly from 2 out. The 4/5 favourite kept on well beating Suzie Songs by 2 1/2 lengths. Over at Killarney Birdie Or Bust was 7th in a race won by Coming Up Easy who beat Dreal Deal by 5 1/2 lengths. 

 There are 7 races at Naas on Sunday with 2 main events. 

2.50: Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden. 

2: Unbreakable Duke: A horse with promise who got back on track when 3rd over course and distance 3 weeks ago. He was prominent leading in the final 150 yards but he was passed soon after having no extra. Despite crossing the line 2nd he was demoted to 3rd in the stewards room after appearing to cause interference. He returns to maiden company here and can win on his 4th start.

3.25: Tally-Ho Stud Irish EBF Ballyogan Stakes (Group 3.)

11: Sky Majesty: A smart horse who picked up a career best win in a listed race over course and distance 32 days ago. She disputed the lead from 2 out soon getting to the front and despite being strongly pressed she held on to win by 3/4 of a length. She should build on that here and follow up. 

23/8/25 The Curragh & Killarney

 On a poor Friday the best came at Kilbeggan where Dysart Dasher was 4th in a race won by Catena Zapata who beat Avondale by 6 1/2 lengths. Over at Killarney Expanded was a non-runner. 

 Eight races at The Curragh top the bill on Saturday with 2 features.

3.27: Coolmore Stud Wootton Bassett Tom Cooper Irish EBF Futurity Stakes (Group 2)

3: Constitution River: A good horse who after finishing second on debut at Newmarket improved to win at Galway when last seen 26 days ago. He made all the running staying on strongly inside the final furlong and easily coming home by 3 3/4 lengths. The step up to group company here isn't a concern and he can follow up. 

4.02: Alpha Centauri Debutante Stakes (Group 2.)

3: Composing: A decent horse who has been a course and distance winner in her career. Her last victory came in the Silver Flash Stakes at Leopardstown 30 days ago where she led early going clear from a furlong out and comfortably winning by 3 1/4 lengths. She can improve further here and complete a hat-trick. 

There are also 8 races at Killarney where in the 4.50 my pick is number 9 Birdie Or Bust.

22/8/25 Kilbeggan & Killarney

 Thursday's best came at Killarney where Come On The Lads was 2nd. The 9/2 shot wasn't fluent from 5 out being slightly hampered soon after, he recovered from 2 out but made no impression before the last keeping on at the same pace allowing Spy to win by 2 3/4 lengths. Over at Leopardstown Galveston was 7th in a race won by Floresta who beat Happy Pharaoh by 4 1/4 lengths. 

 On Friday we have seven races at both Kilbeggan and Killarney with 2 taking centre stage. 

Kilbeggan 5.25: SIS Supporting Irish Racing Novice Hurdle. 

4: Dysart Dasher: A fair horse who showed improvement when getting off the mark over course and distance a month ago. He made all the running going 2 lengths clear at halfway, despite a couple of mistakes he kept on well in the closing stages coming home by 3 lengths. He can continue his good form and follow up here.

Killarney 6.11: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Vincent O'Brien Ruby Stakes.

8: Expanded: A promising horse who's best performance so far was a second in the Group 1 Dewhurst at Newmarket. He was below his best when 9th in the Irish 2,000 Guineas 90 days ago but with this looking a more suitable race he can bounce back and win again.

21/8/25 Killarney & Leopardstown

 Wednesday's winner at Sligo was Ballykinlar. The 3/1 favourite made headway after the 5th leading before the last, he kept on well on the run-in beating Grange Walk by 2 lengths. The days other pick Tea It Is was 3rd in a race won by Tir Og who beat Wild Mandate by 2 1/2 lengths. 

 A Thursday double header sees 8 races at Killarney and 7 at Leopardstown with 2 highlights. 

Killarney 5.07: GMIB Handicap Hurdle. 

6: Come On The Lads: A decent horse who was last seen winning at Galway 19 days ago. He was badly hampered early sitting 12th entering the straight, he recovered running on well to lead in the final strides coming home by a head. Despite a weight rise he can follow up here. 

Leopardstown 6.25: Tote Irish EBF Vinnie Roe Stakes. 

3: Galveston: A smart horse who's last win came at Naas in May. He wasn't at his best when 7th in the Group 3 Gordon Stakes at Goodwood 3 weeks ago but he sets the standard here back in calmer waters and he can quickly return to winning ways. 

20/8/25 Sligo

 Tuesday's winner at Roscommon was Check This Out. The 5/2 shot tracked the leaders early improving to challenge 2 out, he led narrowly in the final 200 yards and despite being strongly pressed he just held on to beat Giovanni Giorgio by a nose. In the other race Tahcawin was 6th with the contest going to Echo Of Faith who beat Spinning Around by 3/4 of a length. 

 On Wednesday there are 7 races at Sligo with 2 main events. 

5.38: Aidan Moffitt Memorial Handicap Hurdle. 

9: Tea It Is: Despite not winning in 16 runs this fair horse was a very good second at Ballinrobe when last seen 9 days ago. He was 5th early making headway into 2nd before the last, he made no impression on the winner but did keep on well. He should build on that here and can finally open his account. 

7.08: Francie 'Banger' Burns Handicap Hurdle. 

5: Ballykinlar: An improving horse who after picking up his first win at Kilbeggan followed up on this course 2 weeks ago. He recovered from a poor start challenging from 2 out, he led soon after comfortably coming home by 5 lengths. He is a big player here and should complete the hat-trick. 

19/8/25 Roscommon

 After a day off Irish racing returns with 7 contests at Roscommon on Tuesday where there are 2 features. 

5.50: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. 

10: Tahcawin: A lightly-raced horse who ran better then the result suggests when 4th at Gowran Park 3 weeks ago. She recovered from a poor start sitting 8th two out improving to take 4th soon after keeping on at the same pace. She had to pick her way through the field that day so is well worth another chance here to open her account.

6.20: Irish EBF Auction Series Race.

2: Check This Out: A promising horse who was last seen winning on this course 49 days ago. He was always prominent sitting 2nd 1 1/2 out, he challenged in the final 150 yards keeping on best to lead in the last strides coming home by a neck. Further progress is expected and he can follow up here.

17/8/25 Results

 Sunday's winner at Tramore was Tullyveery Lad. The 7/2 favourite made headway from 3 out being left in 2nd after a faller soon after, he led at the last staying on well on the run-in beating Arrycan by 4 1/4 lengths. In the other race World Of Fortunes failed to finish being pulled up five out, the contest went to Cobra Queen who beat Littlebiggie by 6 1/2 lengths. 

 After today's action Irish racing takes a break on Monday. There are meetings at Catterick, Stratford, Windsor and Ayr. The next Irish card is at Roscommon on Tuesday tips for the highlights will be up on Monday night. 

17/8/25 Tramore

 At The Curragh on Saturday both Los Angeles and Puppet Master were 4th. The Royal Whip went to Zahrann who beat Tangapour by 2 lengths with the St Leger Trial going to Leinster who beat Dallas Star by 4 1/4 lengths. Over at Tramore Marazion was a non-runner. 

 On Sunday there are 7 races at Tramore with 2 standing out. 

4.00: Victoria House Tramore Mares Beginners Chase. 

9: World Of Fortunes: A useful hurdler who has won five times already in her career the latest being at Doncaster back in March. She found grade 1 company too much at Fairyhouse last time leading early but weakening from 2 out. Despite being off 119 days she can bounce back and take this on chase debut. 

4.30: Mccarthy's Irish Bar Lexington Handicap Chase. 

4: Tullyveery Lad: A good horse who picked up 3 wins from 12 runs last season. He was second on his fences return at Wexford 11 days ago where he stayed on well to take 2nd two out but didn't trouble the winner. He can build on that here and should go one better.

16/8/25 The Curragh & Tramore

 On Friday at Dundalk Walhaan was 7th in a race won by Tribal Star who beat Final Voyage by 1/2 a length while at Tramore Spanish Harlem was a non-runner. 

 Eight races at The Curragh top the bill on Saturday where there are 2 highlights. 

3.27: Newbridge Silverware Royal Whip Stakes (Group 3.)

1: Los Angeles: A fine horse who has won both his starts here this season the Group 2 Mooresbridge by a neck and following up with the Group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cup where he beat Anmaat by 1/2 a length. His run at Royal Ascot last time was disappointing but on his favourite track he can bounce back and take this. 

4.37: Comer Group International Irish St Leger Trial Stakes (Group 3.)

5: Puppet Master: A decent horse who's last win came in a listed race at Lingfield in May where he made good headway from 2 out challenging in the final furlong and coming home by a short head. He wasn't at his best when 9th here in the Irish Derby 7 weeks ago but he still has potential and can quickly return to winning ways. 

There are also 7 races at Tramore where in the 5.00 my pick is number 3 Marazion.

15/8/25 Tramore & Dundalk

 The best on a poor Thursday came at Tramore where Raydamann was 5th in a race won by Hasten Slowly who beat Granpa Ger by 1 3/4 lengths. Over at Cork East Hampton was 6th with the contest going to Super Sox who beat Gutsy Girl by a head while Elizabeth Jane was a non-runner. 

 A Friday double header sees 7 races at Tramore and 8 at Dundalk with 2 main events. 

Tramore 5.00: Seamus Byrne Electrical Chase.

3: Spanish Harlem: A useful chaser who didn't need to be at his best to win at Punchestown when last seen 68 days ago. He led for a second time 2 out keeping on well and asserting himself close to home beating No Time To Wait by 1 1/4 lengths. He stands out here and should follow up. 

Dundalk 5.10: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Red God Handicap. 

5: Walhaan: A three-time course and distance winner who was 6th on fences debut at Kilbeggan 75 days ago. That can be overlooked but he was a good 3rd in this sphere at Leopardstown in May where he led early being passed inside the final furlong. He can definitely build on that and win again here.

14/8/25 Cork & Tramore

 Wednesday's winner at Gowran Park was Morehampton. The 3/1 favourite led early and was 2 lengths clear a furlong out, he kept on well in the closing stages beating Punica Granatum by 1 3/4 lengths. In the other race Continuite was 7th with the contest going to Naomi Lapaglia who beat Madam Celeste by 1 3/4 lengths. 

 Seven races at Cork stand out on Thursday with 2 taking centre stage. 

6.52: NFP Irish EBF Platinum Stakes.

6: East Hampton: A smart horse who's latest win was at Naas in March. He was a very good second behind Diego Velazquez in the Group 2 Minstrel Stakes at The Curragh when last seen 25 days ago challenging in the final 150 yards just going down by a neck. He can continue to improve and is the one to beat here. 

7.22: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Give Thanks Stakes (Group 3)

4: Elizabeth Jane: A useful horse who's best performance in group company was a 4th in the Irish Oaks at The Curragh in July last year. She returned after 8 months off to finish 4th in a Group 3 on the same course 47 days ago and with the step back up in trip here sure to suit she can pick up a 3rd career win. 

There are also 7 races at Tramore where in the 6.35 my pick is number 4 Raydamann.

13/8/25 Gowran Park

 After a day off Irish racing returns on Wednesday with 7 contests at Gowran Park where there are 2 features. 

5.35: Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden. 

1: Morehampton: A promising horse who was 3rd on debut at Leopardstown a month ago. He was 7th at halfway making headway into third a furlong out keeping on well close to home. He will have learnt from that and with progress expected he can open his account here.

6.35: Darley Irish EBF Hurry Harriet Stakes.

4: Continuite: A decent horse who has improved with each start culminating in a win on this course when last seen 18 days ago. She led after 2 furlongs going clear 1 1/2 out and easily coming home by 4 1/4 lengths. She can continue her good form and follow up here. 

11/8/25 Results

 The best at Ballinrobe on Monday came from Tomas O Maille who was 2nd. The 13/2 shot was 7th early improving into 4th entering the straight, he kept on taking second close to home but couldn't reach Dontgowithjoe who won by 3 lengths. In the other race Dorans Law was 4th with the contest going to Ad Caelum who beat Ladiam by 4 1/4 lengths. 

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

11/8/25 Ballinrobe

 Our winner on Sunday at Downpatrick was Catena Zapata. The 11/1 shot made all the running asserting himself from 3 out, he kept on well easily beating Redwood Queen by 5 1/2 lengths. In the other race Maxios Prime was a non-runner. 

 We begin a new week with 7 races at Ballinrobe where there are 2 highlights. 

6.25: Cummins Homevalue Hardware Handicap Hurdle. 

2: Tomas O Maille: A fair horse who finally got off the mark on this course in April. He made good headway from 3 out leading soon after, he stayed on well coming home by 1 1/2 lengths. He was 4th back here when last seen 76 days ago and with the drop back in trip sure to suit he can take this.

7.25: Burleigh Accountancy Handicap Hurdle. 

6: Dorans Law: A good horse who won this race last year. He arrives after a first victory over fences at Wexford 19 days ago where he led from 2 out going clear from the last and comfortably winning by 4 3/4 lengths. He can build on that here and should defend his crown.

10/8/25 Downpatrick

 Saturday's winner came at Kilbeggan where Reverend Hubert led early and despite being challenged 2 out the 11/8 shot went clear approaching the last comfortably beating Jabbar by 11 lengths. Over at The Curragh Babouche was 7th in a race won by Bucanero Fuerte who beat My Mate Alfie by 1 1/4 lengths while in the other contest Gstaad was a non-runner. 

 On Sunday there are 7 races at Downpatrick with 2 standing out. 

2.47: Randox Rated Hurdle. 

4: Catena Zapata: A useful horse who's latest win came on the flat at Killarney last month. He travelled strongly from halfway leading a furlong out going clear and comfortably coming home by 6 lengths. His debut for a new yard can be discounted and he can take this on hurdles return. 

3.52: WTW Willis Mares Handicap Hurdle. 

5: Maxios Prime: An improving horse who won at Fairyhouse in February. She was a good second when last seen on this course 56 days ago where she made good headway taking 2nd entering the straight, she kept on well but couldn't reach the winner. She can continue her good handicap form here and pick up a 2nd career win. 

9/8/25 The Curragh & Kilbeggan

 Friday's best came at Tipperary where Brussels was 2nd. The 10/11 favourite travelled well to lead 1 1/2 furlongs out, he was passed in the closing stages by Thesecretadversary who won by a length. Over at Wexford Inchiquin Star was 8th in a race won by Mercury Mission who beat Feud by a neck.

 An 8 race card at The Curragh tops the bill on Saturday with 2 main events. 

3.25: FBD Hotels And Resorts Phoenix Sprint Stakes (Group 3.)

11: Babouche: A decent horse who impressed when winning her first three starts including a group 1 over course and distance 12 months ago. She got back on track when winning the Lacken Stakes at Naas in May beating Whistlejacket by 2 3/4 lengths. Her run at Royal Ascot last time can be overlooked and she can win again here. 

4.00: Keenland Phoenix Stakes (Group 1.)

2: Gstaad: A smart horse who after beating the reopposing True Love on debut at Navan went on to follow up in the Coventry at Royal Ascot where he led from a furlong out going clear in the closing stages and coming home by 3 lengths. He can continue his good form here and complete a hat-trick. 

There are also 7 races at Kilbeggan where in the 7.00 my pick is number 4 Reverend Hubert.

8/8/25 Wexford & Tipperary

 Thursday's winner came at Sligo where Ballykinlar sat in midfield improving to dispute the lead from 2 out. The 7/2 shot got to the front soon after keeping on well and comfortably beating Chortal by 5 lengths. Over at Leopardstown Crystal Black was 2nd. He travelled well entering the straight challenging inside the final furlong but just failing to reach the winner Sons And Lovers who won by 1/2 a length. In the other Group 3 Mutasarref was 4th with the contest going to Johan who beat Alakaz by 1/2 a length. 

 There is a Friday double header which sees 8 races at Wexford and 7 at Tipperary with 2 features. 

Wexford 5.28: Neville Hotels Handicap Hurdle. 

7: Inchiquin Star: A good horse who enjoys running here winning twice last year including over this races distance. Her last victory came on the flat at Gowran Park in May where she led narrowly from 2 out and despite being strongly pressed she held on to win by a nose. She returns to hurdling here and can add to her fine course record. 

Tipperary 5.47: Coolmore Stud Churchill Stakes. 

1: Brussels: A promising horse who impressed when winning on debut at The Curragh in May. He ran better than the result suggests when 4th in the Group 2 July Stakes at Newmarket last month where he led from 2 out but was passed and had no more soon after. This exciting prospect can build on that here with the extra furlong sure to suit and pick up a 2nd career win. 

7/8/25 Leopardstown & Sligo

 On Wednesday at Wexford Prince Zaltar failed to finish being pulled up 2 out with the race going to Outside The Door who beat Tullyveery Lad by 12 lengths while over at Sligo Shaool was a non-runner. 

 An 8 race card at Leopardstown takes centre stage on Thursday with 2 highlights. 

6.23: Bahrain Turf Club Desmond Stakes (Group 3.)

4: Mutasarref: A decent horse who won four times last season including this race beating Mountain Bear by 1/2 a length. He finished a good 3rd behind Diego Velazquez in the Group 2 Minstrel Stakes at The Curragh 18 days ago and on form he can defend his crown here.

6.53: Tote Ballyroan Stakes (Group 3.)

1: Crystal Black: A smart horse who won all 4 starts last year with this race being one where he beat The Euphrates by 5 lengths. He returned after 8 months off to finish 4th in the Alleged Stakes at The Curragh in April and he can build on that here taking this race again.

There are also 7 races at Sligo where in the 6.05 my pick is number 5 Ballykinlar.

6/8/25 Sligo & Wexford

 At Roscommon on Tuesday Adaliz was 13th in a race won by Mags Nelson who beat Inthenickoftime by 2 1/4 lengths while In the other race Fiveonefive failed to finish running out of bounds after a mistake at the 3rd, the contest went to Solsbury Hill who beat Old Bill Barley by 11 lengths. 

 A Wednesday double header sees 7 races at both Sligo and Wexford with 2 standing out. 

Sligo 5.20: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Connacht Oaks Fillies Handicap. 

2: Shaool: A useful horse who last won at Leopardstown in June. She was a creditable 3rd at Ballinrobe when last seen 2 weeks ago recovering from a poor start to sit 4th entering the straight, she stayed on taking 3rd inside the final furlong. She can build on that here and pick up a 2nd career win. 

Wexford 7.17: Traynors Of Wexford Handicap Chase. 

9: Prince Zaltar: A fair horse who achieved a career best win at Punchestown in June. He made good progress from 3 out going 3rd before the last, he travelled well leading close to home and winning by a length. He should go well again here and follow up. 

5/8/25 Roscommon

 Monday's best came at Cork where Mozzies Sister was 2nd. The 1/1 shot led early but came under strong pressure at the last, she was passed soon after by Smooth Tom who won by 1 1/2 lengths. Over at Naas Jel Pepper was 4th in a contest won by Howd'yadoit who beat Summer Is Tomorrow by a nose.

 Eight races take place at Roscommon on Tuesday where there are 2 main events. 

6.20: DNC Ivan Connaughton Handicap Hurdle. 

4: Adaliz: A decent horse who achieved a career best win at Tipperary when last seen 33 days ago. He was 3rd at halfway challenging from 3 out, he led soon after and despite being strongly pressed he kept on well on the run-in coming home by 3 lengths. He should have more to offer going up in trip and he can win again here. 

6.55: J.F. Hanley Groundscare Beginners Chase. 

1: Fiveonefive: A good horse who got back to winning ways at Cartmel 37 days ago. He made progress to dispute the lead from 2 out. He got to the front staying on and asserting himself in the closing stages beating Miss Maverick by 2 lengths. He switches to chasing here and should follow up. 

4/8/25 Cork & Naas

 Sunday's best at Galway came from Arctic Fly who was 2nd. The 16/5 favourite made good headway after the last leading from a furlong out, she was strongly pressed soon after being passed close to home by Aspurofthemoment who won by 3/4 of a length. The other pick Dunum was 3rd in a race won by Princess Child who beat Gleneagle Bay by 1 1/4 lengths.

 On Monday we have 8 races at both Cork and Naas with 2 features. 

Cork 4.00: Follow Us On Twitter Hurdle. 

3: Mozzie's Sister: A useful hurdler who was a creditable 2nd in a listed race at Punchestown when last seen 95 days ago. She was fifth approaching the last staying on well and taking 2nd close to home. She has the best form on show here and can bounce back picking up a 4th career victory. 

Naas 4.46: Irish EBF Ballyhane Stakes.

14: Jel Pepper: A fair horse who won on debut at Goodwood and was then a good 3rd in the Group 2 July Stakes at Newmarket 25 days ago. He made headway from 2 out but was soon short of room, he recovered to dispute 2nd inside the final furlong but he had no extra close to home. He can build on that promising run here with further progress likely and he can take this big prize. 

3/8/25 Galway

 The best on a poor Saturday at Galway came from Last Kingdom who was 7th in a race won by Come On The Lads who beat Toll Stone by a head. The days other pick So Scottish was 12th with the contest going to Winning Smut who beat Fascile Mode by 2 1/4 lengths. 

 The festival at Galway reaches it’s conclusion on Sunday with 8 races and 2 highlights. 

3.30: Lord Hemphill Memorial Handicap Chase. 

4: Arctic Fly: A good horse who returned after 8 months off to pick up a career best win at Tipperary 33 days ago. Despite being short of room 2 out she made progress to challenge before the last, she led on the run-in keeping on well and coming home by 1 3/4 lengths. She has to contend with a weight rise here but can follow up. 

4.00: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Ahonoora Handicap. 

3: Dunum: A horse who enjoys running here including a win and a 3rd in the last two runnings of this race. He won again on this course just five days ago leading early and despite being strongly pressed he held on to win by a head. The quick turnaround shouldn't be a problem and he can pick up an 8th career win.

2/8/25 Galway

 The best on Friday at Galway came from Cloud Seeker who was 5th in a race won by Nans View who beat Cheeky Wink by a head. The other pick Native Speaker was 7th with the contest going to Turnpike Trip who beat Antrim Coast by 1 1/2 lengths. 

 It's the penultimate day of the Galway Summer festival on Saturday where there are 8 races with 2 taking centre stage. 

2.37: Boylesports Galway Tribes Handicap Hurdle. 

4: Last Kingdom: A progressive horse who last won at Fairyhouse in April. He was a bit below form when 2nd at Ballinrobe 67 days ago where he sat 3rd early challenging after the last, he had no extra close to home losing by 1 1/4 lengths. He should go well here on his return and is worth a chance to pick up his 2nd victory this year.

3.12: Boylesports Handicap Hurdle. 

9: So Scottish: A decent horse who was 2nd in this race 12 months ago where he led at the last but was passed close to home going down by 1/2 a length. He has run well since without winning but this has been his target and he can go one better here.