1/10/25 Sligo & Bellewstown

 Tuesday's winner at Cork was Purview. The 11/5 favourite was 5th approaching halfway improving into 3rd two out, he led in the final 150 yards keeping on well to beat Cadogan by 1 1/4 lengths. The other pick Joyful Tidings was 5th in a race won by Nakamura who beat Cisterna by 2 1/4 lengths. 

 October begins on Wednesday with 7 races at both Sligo and Bellewstown with 2 main events. 

Sligo 3.00: Eddie McAllister Memorial Novice Handicap Chase. 

2: Clonshire River: A decent horse who finally opened his account at Limerick in May. He was a good second when last seen at Kilbeggan 26 days ago where he disputed the lead getting to the front approaching the last, he was passed in the final 100 yards making no further impression. The drop in trip here isn't a worry and he can go one better. 

Bellewstown 3.58: WTW Willis Handicap. 

7: Escaping TheJungle: A 3 time course and distance winner her latest coming 36 days ago. She led early being strongly pressed from 2 out, she stayed on well in the closing stages leading for a second time at the line coming home by a short head. She is a big player who should follow up here. 

30/9/25 Cork

 Monday's winner came at Roscommon where Westport Cove made all the running and despite a mistake the 4/6 favourite kept on well from 2 out beating Special Cadeau by 1 1/4 lengths. Over at Down Royal Running Point was 3rd in a race won by Stars Will Shine who beat Celestial Siren by 4 3/4 lengths. 

 On Tuesday there are 8 races at Cork with 2 standing out. 

2.15: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Nursery Handicap. 

2: Joyful Tidings: A useful horse who after winning on debut at Tipperary was fifth at The Curragh 2 weeks ago. He was in midfield early coming under pressure from a furlong out, he kept on at the same pace close to home having no extra. There is more to come and he can taste victory again here on nursery debut. 

4.15: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Navigation Stakes.

4: Purview: A smart horse who was 2nd in a pair of group three's at Leopardstown earlier this year. He was last seen finishing 5th at Deauville in a listed race 44 days ago but if he can reproduce his form from the beginning of this season then he is the one to beat here. 

29/9/25 Down Royal & Roscommon

 The best on a very poor Sunday at The Curragh came from My Mate Alfie who was 5th in a race won by Art Power who beat King Cuan by a neck. In the Irish Cesarewitch Ascending was 6th with the contest going to Puturhandstogether who beat Chally Chute by 1/2 a length. 

 A Monday double header sees 7 races at Down Royal and 8 at Roscommon with 2 highlights. 

Down Royal 3.14: Irish EBF Auction Series Fillies Maiden. 

11: Running Point: A promising horse who was a good second at Naas five weeks ago. She was 7th a furlong out making headway to take 2nd in the closing stages. She should progress further here and can open her account at the 3rd attempt. 

Roscommon 4.35: Ballymore Group Irish EBF Kilbegnet Novice Chase (Grade 3.)

4: Westport Cove: A good horse who has improved over fences winning at Ballinrobe in May and then finishing 2nd behind Gold Dancer in a Grade 3 at Galway when last seen 60 days ago. He had a five length lead at halfway but that was reduced and he was passed close to home. He can build on that here and go one better

28/9/25 The Curragh

 Saturday's best came at The Curragh where Geryon was 2nd. The 9/4 shot was 4th at halfway improving into 3rd early in the final furlong, he kept on at one pace taking 2nd close to home. Hawk Mountain won by 3 1/4 lengths. In the Goffs Million Composing was 3rd with the contest going to Dorset who beat August George by 1 1/4 lengths while at Listowel Antrim Coast was 5th in a race won by El Champo who beat General Clermont by 1/2 a length. 

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

3.12: Tote Guaranteed Never Beaten By Sp Renaissance Stakes (Group 3.)

4: My Mate Alfie: A three-time course and distance winner including this race 12 months ago who got back on track with two runner-up efforts here in the summer. A change of tactics didn't pay off in the sprint Cup at Haydock last time but he can win this again.

4.22: Friends Of The Curragh Irish Cesarewitch. 

7: Ascending: A horse having a good year who after winning at Cork and Royal Ascot was an excellent 2nd in the Ebor at York 36 days ago. He led from 2 out but was passed soon after, he kept on well without troubling the winner. He goes back up in trip here and can pick up a 5th career win. 

27/9/25 The Curragh & Listowel

 The best on a poor Friday came at Listowel where Spy finished 4th in a race won by Casheldale Lad who beat Lord Erskine by 1 1/4 lengths. Over at Dundalk You Got To Me was 12th with the contest going to Phantom Flight who beat Ameerat Jumaira by 2 1/2 lengths. 

 Eight races at The Curragh take centre stage on Saturday where there are 2 main events. 

2.35: Qatar Racing & Equestrian Club Beresford Stakes (Group 2.)

2: Geryon: A decent horse who showed improvement when 2nd in the Futurity Stakes on this course five weeks ago. He travelled well tracking the leader but made no impression inside the final furlong. The longer trip here will definitely suit and he is the one to beat. 

3.45: Goffs Million.

23: Composing: A promising horse who has been a course and distance winner her last being a group 2 in August. She wasn't seen at her best when 4th in the Moyglare Stud Stakes here 2 weeks ago but that should be discounted and she sets a high standard  giving her an excellent chance to quickly get back to winning ways. 

There are also 7 races at Listowel where in the 4.30 my pick is number 10 Antrim Coast.

26/9/25 Listowel & Dundalk

 Thursday's winner at Listowel was Carrigmoornaspruce. The 8/13 favourite led early going 3 lengths clear before the last, she kept on well on the run-in comfortably beating Run For Mahler by 5 1/2 lengths. The days other pick Shaboozee was 4th in a race won by Last Kingdom who beat Puturhandstogether by 2 1/4 lengths. 

 A Friday double header sees 8 races at both Listowel and Dundalk with 2 standing out. 

Listowel 3.08: William Hill Each Way Extra Handicap Hurdle. 

11: Spy: A smart horse who was last seen  winning at Killarney 36 days ago. He challenged 4 out being left in the lead after a faller soon after, he was 3 lengths clear 2 out keeping on well and comfortably beating the reopposing Come On The Lads by 2 3/4 lengths. He should cope with a weight rise and follow up here. 

Dundalk 7.15: Bar One Racing Best Odds Guaranteed Diamond Stakes. 

7: You Got To Me: A good horse who won the Irish Oaks last summer and then finished 2nd in a Group 1 at York. She has disappointed in her last two starts including a 7th in the Coronation Cup. Despite those performances she is hard to look past here on her first start for a new yard and she can pick up a 4th career win. 

25/9/25 Listowel

 On Wednesday at Listowel both my picks finished 6th. In the 3.50 Tackletommywoowoo was 4th two out making no impression before the last, upfront Duke Silver beat Cinammon Roll by 1 1/4 lengths. The days Grade 3 saw Thecompanysergeant sit fitth 3 out but a bad mistake soon after ended any challenge. Spanish Harlem won beating Three Card Brag by 4 1/2 lengths.

 It's day 5 at Listowel on Thursday with 7 races and 2 highlights. 

2.15: Buckley Agri New Holland Irish EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle. 

4: Carrigmoornaspruce: A useful horse who picked up a career best win at Punchestown when last seen back in April. She was 6th at halfway making headway approaching the straight, she led in the final 150 yards coming home by 4 lengths. Despite being off 148 day's she is a big player who can follow up on hurdles debut. 

3.25: Listowel Races Supports Club Lartigue Hurdle In Memory Of John Molyneaux.

10: Shaboozee: A progressive horse who won twice at Ballinrobe last month where in the latest he was 3rd at halfway improving to lead from 2 out, he stayed on strongly comfortably beating Maxios Prime by 14 lengths. Despite a significant weight rise he should complete a hat-trick here. 

24/9/25 Listowel

 The best at Listowel on Tuesday came from Norwalk Havoc who was 2nd. The 11/4 joint favourite led after 2 furlongs being challenged and passed in the final 100 yards by Cristal Clere who won by 1 1/4 lengths. The other pick Extravagant was 4th in a race won by Limestone who beat Redemption Road by 1/2 a length. 

We move onto day 4 of the Listowel harvest festival on Wednesday with 7 races and 2 features.

3.50: Devon Inn Dan Sheehan Memorial Handicap Hurdle. 

12: Tackletommywoowoo: A decent horse who picked up a career best win at Wexford 62 days ago. He was 4th entering the straight improving to lead 2 out, he asserted himself before the last coming home by 7 1/2 lengths. Despite this being a tougher race there is more to come and he can follow up here.

4.23: Guinness Kerry National Handicap Chase (Grade 3.)

8: Thecompanysergeant: A good horse who wasn't at his best when 9th in the Galway plate in July. That should be overlooked and if he performs as he did in a couple of races at the start of this year then he can bounce back here and win for a yard that took this contest 12 months ago. 

23/9/25 Listowel

 Monday's winner came at Listowel where Starford made headway early in the straight leading from a furlong out, the 11/8 favourite went clear in the final 150 yards keeping on well to beat Granite Bay by 3 1/2 lengths. Over at Fairyhouse Howd'yadoit was 4th in a race won Yaupon De Replay who beat Chicago Call by a neck.

 Listowel enters day 3 of it's harvest festival on Tuesday with 7 races and 2 main events. 

3.50: Edmund & Josie Whelan Memorial Listowel Stakes.

2: Norwalk Havoc: A smart horse who disappointed when 10th in a Premier handicap at Galway 56 days ago. He tracked the leaders early sitting 6th at halfway but he had no extra from a furlong out. That can be discounted and if reproducing his best 2024 form then he can return to winning ways here. 

4.20: MAC Hardware & Farm Supplies Irish EBF Rated Race.

2: Extravacant: A well-bred horse who opened his account at Killarney 32 days ago. He was 2nd entering the straight leading from a furlong out, he kept on well beating the reopposing Bellamano by 1 1/2 lengths. With further improvement likely he can win again here. 

22/9/25 Listowel & Fairyhouse

 On Sunday at Listowel both my picks finished 3rd. In the early race Jalila Moriviere was 4th making progress into 3rd three out, she made no impression before the last keeping on at one pace. Upfront Farfromnowhere beat Dream On Baby by 5 lengths. Battle of Ridgeway sat 7th but was hampered 4 out, he recovered making headway into 3rd 2 out but had no extra. Bythesametoken won beating Jasko Des Dames by 2 1/4 lengths. 

 A Monday double header sees 8 races at Listowel on day 2 of the Harvest festival and 7 at Fairyhouse with 2 standing out. 

Listowel 4.20: John McGuire Handicap. 

8: Starford: A lightly-raced horse who has two wins from six runs this year his latest being at Roscommon in July. He was a very good second at Galway when last seen 56 days ago sitting 3rd a furlong out disputing the lead close to home just going down by a neck. He can continue his good recent form and go one better here.

Fairyhouse 5.45: Ballyhane Blenheim Stakes.

4: Howd'yadoit: An improving horse who won at Downpatrick 49 days ago. He travelled well keeping on strongly to lead in the final 150 yards coming home by a nose. He definitely has more to come and can complete a hat-trick here. 

21/9/25 Listowel

 Saturday's winner came at Gowran Park where Faiyum made all the running asserting herself 2 out, she kept on well inside the final furlong easily beating Higher Leaves by 7 lengths. Over at Navan Avalo was 3rd in a race won by Ragmans Corner who beat Whimsy by 2 1/2 lengths.

 Sunday sees 7 races at Listowel on day 1 of the harvest festival where there are 2 highlights. 

2.58: Cheestrings Irish EBF Mares Hurdle. 

1: Jalila Moriviere: A useful hurdler who's last victory was at Limerick in March. She was a creditable 6th in the grade 3 Galway Hurdle 52 days ago where she led at halfway but a mistake at the last saw her passed and she had no extra. She goes back up in trip here and in calmer waters should be hard to beat.

4.58: Kerry Dairy Ireland Handicap Chase. 

10: Battle Of Ridgeway: A decent horse who has one win from three runs this season. That came at Wexford 23 days ago where he was 2nd entering the straight leading soon after, despite being strongly pressed in the closing stages he just held on to win by a short head. A small weight rise shouldn't be a problem and he can follow up here.

20/9/25 Navan & Gowran Park

 Friday's best came at Downpatrick where Quarry Tiepy was 3rd. The 9/1 shot was in midfield early sitting fifth 2 out, she improved taking 3rd entering the straight keeping on at one pace. Upfront Mickey Cohen beat Figurehead by 5 1/2 lengths. Over at Dundalk Bear On The Run was a non-runner. 

The weeks 2nd double header takes place on Saturday with 8 races at both Navan and Gowran Park with 2 features. 

Navan 2.00: SIS Supporting Irish Racing Handicap Hurdle. 

9: Avalo: A useful horse who's last win came at Wexford in May. He finished a very good 3rd at Down Royal when last seen 22 days ago improving from 2 out taking 3rd at the last. He can definitely build on that here and should pick up a 2nd career win. 

Gowran Park 2.52: Denny Cordell Lavarack & Lanwades Stud Fillies Stakes (Group 3.)

11: Faiyum: A good horse who after winning her first two starts was 2nd behind Barnavara in the Jannah Rose Stakes at Naas 87 days ago. She sat 3rd early making headway into 2nd 3 out, she made no impression in the closing stages but did finish clear of the rest. Improvement is expected and she can quickly return to winning ways here. 

19/9/25 Downpatrick & Dundalk

 Thursday's winner was Madebadanddangerous. The 5/2 favourite sat 5th at halfway moving into 2nd a furlong out, he challenged in the closing stages leading in the final strides beating Duke Of Cumberland by a head. In the other race Tornado Kiss was 2nd. She was 3rd approaching halfway strongly pressing the leader inside the final furlong but having no extra allowing Luna Mia to win by 1/2 a length. 

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

Downpatrick 4.26: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase. 

9: Quarty Tiepy: A lightly-raced horse who was a very good 7th in a handicap hurdle at Kilbeggan 2 weeks ago. That was her career best performance and she will improve on that here for a top yard and can open her account on chase debut. 

Dundalk 4.50: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race.

4: Bear On The Run: A decent horse who has one win from two runs this year that came on this course 35 days ago. She made all the running travelling strongly and going clear inside the final furlong coming home by 3 1/4 lengths. There is definitely more to come and despite going down in trip she should follow up here. 

18/9/25 Naas

 After a second day off this week Irish racing returns on Thursday with 8 contests at Naas where 2 stand out. 

 2.07: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden. 

16: Tornado Kiss: A promising horse who was second on this course on debut 75 days ago. She was in midfield sitting 7th a furlong out, she kept on well in the final 150 yards only going down by a neck. The slightly longer trip here shouldn’t be a problem and she can go one better.

5.13: Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden. 

8: Madbadanddangerous: A good horse who impressed when second on debut at Tipperary 18 days ago. He recovered from a poor start making progress 2 out, he stayed on strongly close to home but couldn't reach the winner. Further improvement is expected and he is the one to beat here. 

16/9/25 Results

 Tuesday's winner at Punchestown was La Fogata. The 11/4 shot was 9th at halfway making progress from a furlong out, she stayed on strongly to lead in the closing stages beating White Sand Beach by 1/2 a length. The other pick Birthe was 3rd in a race won by Barbizon who beat Coeur D'or by 3/4 of a length. 

 After today's action Irish racing takes another break on Wednesday. There are meetings at Sandown, Beverley, Yarmouth and Kelso. The next Irish card is at Naas on Thursday tips for the highlights will be up on Wednesday night. 

16/9/25 Punchestown

 After a day off Irish racing returns on Tuesday with 8 contests at Punchestown where there are 2 highlights. 

1.48: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden. 

6: La Fogata: A lightly-raced horse who built on her debut when 4th behind Queen Of Hawaii in a Group 3 at The Curragh 17 days ago. She was 4th early but was hampered 2 out, she recovered travelling well to regain 4th close to home. She is back in calmer waters here and can open her account at the 3rd attempt. 

3.18: Hospitality On Sale Now Race. 

6: Birthe: A useful horse who ran well in France last year her best performance being a win in a Group 2 at Longchamp. She disappointed on Irish debut at The Curragh in May but that was after a long absence so can be discounted and with the longer trip here sure to suit she can pick up a 4th career victory. 

14/9/25 Results

 Sunday's best at The Curragh came from Gstaad who was 2nd. The 10/11 favourite was 4th at halfway improving to lead narrowly from 1 1/2 out, he was passed but disputed the lead again in the final 100 yards just being denied by Zavateri who won by a head. In the other races Venetian Sun was 3rd with the contest going to Precise who beat Beautify by 3/4 of a length with Asfoora and Illinois both finishing 7th.

 After a busy weekend Irish racing takes a break on Monday. There are meetings at Worcester, Brighton, Thirsk and Kempton. The next Irish card is at Punchestown on Tuesday tips for the highlights will be up on Monday night.

14/9/25 The Curragh

 An excellent Saturday at Leopardstown saw both my picks win. Fallen Angel was 2nd early making headway to dispute the lead a furlong out, the 9/4 favourite led in the closing stages beating Exactly by 1/2 a length. In the Irish Champion Stakes Delacroix improved entering the straight travelling well to lead 2 out, the 2/1 favourite was soon clear comfortably beating Anmaat by 3/4 of a length. 

 The Curragh stages the final day of the Irish Champions Festival on Sunday were on an 8 race card 4 group one’s top the bill.

3.15:Bar One Racing Flying Five Stakes (Group 1.)

9: Asfoora: A good horse who bounced back to win the Nunthorpe at York 23 days ago. She challenged from 2 out moving to the front soon after and coming home by 1 1/4 lengths. She was well on top at the finish there and if in the same form she will be hard to beat here.

4.25: Comer Group International Irish St Leger (Group 1.)

5: Illinois: An excellent horse who won the group 3 Ormonde at Chester on return in May. His other runs this year have been 2nd place finishes at Royal Ascot and in the Goodwood Cup but with cheekpieces on for the 1st time he is the one to beat here. 

In the days other group one’s my picks are:

Moyglare Stud Stakes- 7: Venetian Sun.

Vincent O'Brien National Stakes- 2: Gstaad.

13/9/25 Leopardstown

 A very poor Friday at Ballinrobe saw Tequila Talkin fail to finish being pulled up before the last while in the other race Mica Malpic was a non-runner. 

The Irish Champions Festival begins on Saturday with 9 races at Leopardstown where 2 group one’s take centre stage. 

4.25: Coolmore America Justify Matron Stakes (Group 1.)

2: Fallen Angel: Last years Irish 1000 Guineas winner who looked back to her best when taking the Prix Rothschild at Deauville 41 days ago, she ran well beating the reopposing January by a head. She was runner-up in this race 12 months ago and can go one better here.

5.30: Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes (Group 1.)

5: Delacroix: A decent horse who was 2 from 2 over course and distance before disappointing in the Derby at Epsom. He bounced back taking the Eclipse at Sandown beating Ombudsman by a neck and was then 2nd to that same rival in the Juddmonte at York 3 weeks ago. If recovered well then he is the one to beat here in a highly competitive race. 

12/9/25 Ballinrobe

Thursday's winner at Clonmel was So Golden. The 9/4 joint favourite sat 2nd three out leading narrowly soon after, she kept on well asserting herself close to home beating Coul Dreamer by 1 3/4 lengths. The days other pick Takarengo was 8th in a race won by The Mediator who beat Rich Belief by 2 lengths. 

 We have 8 races at Ballinrobe on Friday with 2 main events. 

5.00: Michael Cawe Suspended Cellings Handicap Hurdle. 

1: Mica Malpic: A useful horse who got back to winning ways at Roscommon in July. He ran just as well when 2nd at Kilbeggan 63 days ago sitting 4th approaching halfway going 2nd entering the straight, he challenged at the last but had no extra. He returns to hurdles here and can win again. 

5.30: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Handicap Hurdle. 

8: Tequila Talkin: A lightly-raced horse who won at Wexford 50 days ago. She was 3rd early making progress into 2nd entering the straight, she led after the last coming home by 6 lengths. There is still more to come and she can follow up here on handicap hurdle debut. 

11/9/25 Clonmel

 On Wednesday at Cork both my picks finished 2nd. In the opener Rosie Frith led early going 2 lengths clear a furlong out, the 7/1 shot had a reduced advantage in the final 100 yards being caught on the line by L L Koulsky who won by a nose. Strike Zone was 2nd 1 1/2 out soon making no impression allowing Charles Fort to win by 4 lengths. 

 On Thursday there are 8 races at Clonmel with 2 standing out. 

4.02: Slievenamon Maiden. 

12: So Golden: A lightly-raced filly who was 3rd at Tramore when last seen 26 days ago. She led early but was passed 2 out making no impression soon after. She goes down in trip here which isn't a concern and she can improve further opening her account. 

6.45: John Thomas McNamara Series (Q.R.) Handicap. 

6: Takarengo: A course and distance winner in his career who finished a creditable 3rd at Bellewstown 2 weeks ago. He recovered from a poor start making headway 4 out, he led but was passed 1 1/2 furlongs from the finish keeping on at one pace. He has a good chance on form and he can pick up a 6th victory. 

10/9/25 Cork

 The best on Tuesday at Galway came from Island Hopping who was 3rd. The 8/1 shot pressed the leaders early challenging after five furlongs, she went 2nd three out but lost a place close to home. Upfront La Isla Mujeres won beating Bonnie Moon by 3 1/2 lengths. In the other race Blue Blue Moon was a non-runner. 

With British racing going on strike on Wednesday for the first time in protest at proposed betting tax changes all eyes will be focused on Cork where on a 7 race card there are 2 features. 

4.10: Irish EBF Auction Series Race.

11: Rosie Frith: A decent horse who opened her account on this course 47 days ago. She made all the running asserting herself from a furlong out and coming home by 2 1/4 lengths. Her performance in a listed race at The Curragh last time can be discounted and she can quickly return to winning ways here. 

4.40: Coolmore Stud Gleneagles Irish EBF ( C&G.) Maiden. 

7: Strike Zone: A good horse who finished 3rd on debut at Navan 2 weeks ago. He was 5th a furlong out improving to take 3rd close to home. He will improve further here with the step up in trip sure to suit and he can achieve a first career win. 

9/9/25 Galway

 On Monday at Galway both my picks finished 2nd. In the 4.50 Run For Oscar was at the rear early being hampered 4 out, he recovered slightly but had no extra before the last allowing Lord Erskine to easily win by 14 lengths. In the other race Arctic Gale made headway from 3 out and despite ralling in the final 110 yards he failed to reach Solly Attwell who won by 1 1/4 lengths. 

 There is a second day at Galway on Tuesday where on an 8 race card there are 2 highlights. 

5.35: Irish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden. 

1: Blue Blue Moon: A well-bred horse who was 5th behind Daytona in a listed race at Naas on debut 66 days ago. She was at the rear early improving to sit 6th at halfway, she soon made no impression taking 5th a furlong out. She should progress here in what looks like an easier race and open her account. 

6.35: Ardilaun Hotel Irish EBF Oyster Stakes.

13: Island Hopping: A useful filly who was last seen finishing a creditable 2nd in a group 3 at Cork 26 days ago. She led early being strongly pressed a furlong out, she was passed in the final 150 yards only going down by 1/2 a length. She will build on that here finally picking up a 2nd career win. 

8/9/25 Galway

 After a day off Irish racing returns on Monday with 8 contests at Galway where there are 2 main events. 

4.50: Deacy Gilligan Hurdle. 

3: Run For Oscar: A useful horse who was 5th on his return at Killarney 17 days ago. He was 4th two out but soon made no impression keeping on at one pace. That was his first run in 10 months so can be overlooked and with it under his belt he gets the vote to get back to winning ways here. 

6.52: Galway Races Handicap Chase. 

3: Arctic Gale: A useful horse who's last win came at Tipperary in July. He wasn't seen at his best when 7th on this course 36 days ago but he still has lots of potential and on handicap chase debut he can pick up his 2nd win of the year.

6/9/25 Results

 On Saturday at Navan Treasured Royal won. The 11/4 favourite was 4th at halfway improving to lead from 2 out, she had a 2 length advantage and despite that being reduced she kept on well beating Silkie Sevei by 3/4 of a length. In the other race Cactus was 2nd. The 9/4 favourite led early being strongly pressed in the final furlong, she was passed close to home by Slaudeen who won by a neck.

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

6/9/25 Navan

 Friday's winner came at Down Royal where Killourney Reigns travelled well sitting 3rd two out. The 6/4 favourite led soon after staying on well in the closing stages beating Baker Blue by 1 1/4 lengths. Over at Kilbeggan Paul's Dream was 2nd, the 3/1 shot was 7th at halfway making headway into 2nd two out. He led narrowly but was passed after the last by Zillow who won by 3 1/4 lengths. 

 A quiet weekend begins with 8 races at Navan on Saturday where we have 2 features. 

1.45: Irish EBF Auction Series Fillies Maiden. 

6: Treasured Royal: A decent horse who was an encouraging 5th on debut at The Curragh 3 weeks ago. She made progress from 2 out taking 2nd soon after, despite a poor last 100 yards she will have learnt lots and with improvement likely she can pick up a 1st career win here. 

2.15: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Rated Race.

7: Cactus: A promising horse who was a good 3rd over course and distance 9 days ago. She recovered after being hampered at the start to sit 3rd 1 1/2 out, she made no impression close to home keeping on at one pace. Looking at this field she is a big player who gets the vote here.

5/9/25 Down Royal & Kilbeggan

 The best on a very poor Thursday at Laytown came from Raydamann who was 6th in a race won by Lohengrin who beat Yes Oui Si by 2 lengths. The other pick Eyema Candy Girl was 8th with the contest going to Dontspoilasale who beat Clonmacash by 1/2 a length. 

 A Friday double header sees 7 races at both Down Royal and Kilbeggan with 2 standing out. 

Down Royal 4.15: Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden. 

6: Killourney Reigns: A lightly-raced horse who found group 3 company too much when fifth behind Suzie Songs in the Anglesey Stakes at The Curragh 69 days ago. He showed potential before that and dropping down in trip here should suit, he is the one to beat and can open his account. 

Kilbeggan 4.32: Sean Daly Memorial Handicap Hurdle.

12: Paul's Dream: A decent horse who was last seen winning at Wexford just 7 day's ago. She made good headway to lead from 3 out soon going clear, she stayed on well comfortably coming home by 5 1/2 lengths. She should improve further here and follow up. 

4/9/25 Laytown

 After a day off Irish racing returns on Thursday for it's annual trip to the beach at Laytown where on a 6 race card there are 2 highlights. 

5.40: Download The New Tote App (Q.R.) Handicap. 

4: Eyema Candy Girl: A fair horse who was a very good 4th at Dundalk when last seen 20 days ago. She was prominent sitting 3rd at halfway keeping on inside the final furlong dropping to 4th in the closing stages. She should continue her good recent form here back in handicap company picking up a 2nd career win. 

6.10: Pride Of Place Maiden.

7: Raydamann: A useful horse who was a respectable fifth at Tramore 3 weeks ago. He made headway before the last soon sitting 3rd, he made no impression inside the final furlong losing places close to home. Dropping down in trip and returning to the flat should both suit and he can win again here. 

2/9/25 Results

 The winner at Gowran Park on Tuesday was Take Charge Star. The 7/2 shot sat in midfield early making headway to lead 1 1/2 furlongs out. He kept on well in the closing stages beating Spangled Sands by 2 1/2 lengths. In the other race Minerva was 4th with the contest going to Kensington Lane who beat Luna Mia by 5 lengths. 

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

2/9/25 Gowran Park

 Monday's winner at Roscommon was Summer Is Tomorrow. The 7/4 favourite sat 5th two out making good headway to lead entering the final furlong, he stayed on well close to home beating Red Autumn by 3/4 of a length. The days other pick Pierre Royal was a non-runner. 

 On Tuesday we have 8 races at Gowran Park where there are 2 main events. 

1.35: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden. 

7: Minerva: A promising horse who was an excellent 2nd at The Curragh 24 days ago. She disputed the lead from 3 out getting to the front soon after, she was passed a furlong out keeping on at the same pace in the closing stages. She can definitely build on that here and go one better. 

2.10: Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C&G) Maiden. 

12: Take Charge Star: A well-bred horse who was an encouraging 3rd on debut at The Curragh 10 days ago. He made headway from 2 out but found himself short of room entering the closing stages, he recovered slightly to take 3rd in the final strides. His stable is having a good spell and with more to come he can win here.