1/11/25 Down Royal

 Friday's best came at Down Royal where Carrigmoornaspruce was 2nd. The 1/1 favourite challenged from 2 out keeping on well on the run-in without threatening, Full Of Life won by 1 1/4 lengths. In the other races Collective Power was 3rd at Dundalk with Barbapapa beating Little Queenie by a nose while The Yellow Clay was a non-runner. 

 A new month begins on Saturday with 8 races at Down Royal where 2 top the bill.

2.40: Betvictor Champion Chase (Grade 1.)

2: Envoi Allen: A top-class horse who has an excellent record at this meeting including winning this race for a second time 12 months ago. He was 3rd at halfway leading before the last and coming home by 1/2 a length. He wasn't seen at his best on his last outing at the Cheltenham Festival in March but he can bounce back here and defend his crown.

3.15: Kildress Plumbing Chase (Grade 2.)

3: Firefox: A good chaser who has been a course and distance winner. He was last seen finishing 2nd behind Spindleberry in a Grade 1 at Fairyhouse in April where he led early being passed 2 out keeping on well without troubling the winner. Being off 6 months won't be a problem and he should double his tally over fences here.

31/10/25 Down Royal & Dundalk

 Our winner at Thurles on Thursday was Found A Diamond. The 5/6 favourite was 2nd at halfway and despite a slight mistake 3 out he stayed on to challenge at the last leading on the run-in and beating Rebel Budz by 1 1/2 lengths. The days other pick Garahon was 6th in a race won by The First Turn who beat Lennon Grove by 3/4 of a length. 

 Day one of the Betvictor Festival Of Racing at Down Royal takes centre stage on Friday where on a 7 race card 2 stand out. 

2.02: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Feathard Lady Mares Novice Hurdle (Grade 3)

2: Carrigmoornaspruce: A useful horse who made a good start over hurdles when winning at Listowel 36 days ago. She led early and was 3 lengths clear before the last, she kept on well on the run-in comfortably coming home by 5 1/2 lengths. Despite this being a step up in class she can win again here.

2.37: Bottlegreen Hurdle. 

1: The Yellow Clay: A smart hurdler who won his first four starts least season including a Grade one at Naas. He went on to finish an excellent 2nd behind The New Lion in the Turners Novices Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival before falling at the last at Punchestown on his final outing. He sets a clear standard here and can return to winning ways. 

There are also 7 races at Dundalk where in the 6.30 my pick is number 12 Collective Power.

30/10/25 Thurles

 Wednesday's winner at Dundalk was Whatchadoin. The 2/1 shot tracked the leaders early moving to the front 1 1/2 out, he stayed on well in the final furlong beating Fox In Flight by 1 1/4 lengths. In the other race Evening Blues was 2nd. He led but was passed at halfway keeping on at the same pace in the closing stages, Iron Lily won by 1 1/4 lengths. 

 On Thursday there are 7 races at Thurles with 2 highlights. 

3.00: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle. 

3: Found A Diamond: A decent horse who put in his best performance in this sphere when 2nd at Cork three weeks ago. He sat 5th approaching halfway improving into 3rd two out, he kept on well taking 2nd on the run-in. The trip here is in his favour and he is the one to beat. 

4.34: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Flat Race.

1: Garahon: A fair horse who was a respectable 2nd at Tipperary on his last outing 24 days ago. He led early but was passed a furlong out having no extra in the closing stages. He is the pick on form here and he should open his account at the fifth attempt. 

29/10/25 Dundalk

 After a day off Irish racing returns on Wednesday with 8 races at Dundalk where there are 2 features. 

4.01: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. 

6: Evening Blues: A lightly-raced horse who was last seen finishing 7th at The Curragh in June. He led early going clear at halfway, he got passed 1 1/2 out weakening in the final furlong, he did too much too soon there and despite being off 147 days he can improve and open his account here. 

5.05: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Maiden. 

10: Whatchadoin: A good horse who finished 5th on this course 19 days ago. He was 2nd at halfway leading briefly from 2 out, he had no extra in the final 150 yards dropping down the field. The return back to 6 furlongs here should suit and he can finally pick up a first career win. 

27/10/25 Results

 Monday's winner came at Wexford where Blizzard Of Oz sat 2nd after the 8th improving to challenge at the last, the 11/8 shot led in the closing stages keeping on well to beat Rocky's Diamond by 3/4 of a length. Over at Galway Venosa was 3rd in a race won by Classiest who beat Flawless Fusion by 3 3/4 lengths. 

 After a busy day Irish racing takes a break on Tuesday. There are meetings at Catterick, Leicester, Ffos Las and Wolverhampton. The next Irish card is at Dundalk on Wednesday tips for the highlights will be up on Tuesday night. 

27/10/25 Galway & Wexford

 Sunday's best came at Galway where Bal Kauto was 3rd. The 6/4 favourite was at the rear early making progress from 4 out, he improved challenging before 2 out leading approaching the last. He was passed inside the final furlong having no extra, upfront Millforce beat Ballybawn Belter by 1/2 a length. Over at Wexford Battle Of Ridgeway was 4th in a race won by Nouvotic who beat Release The Beast by 1 3/4 lengths. 

 We begin a new week with a Monday double header that sees 8 races at Galway and 7 at Wexford with 2 main events. 

Galway 12.35: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden. 

10: Venosa: A useful filly who has run at the top level on her last two starts including when 8th in the Group 1 Prix Marcel Boussac at Longchamp 22 days ago. She was a pacemaker for Diamond Necklace there and wasn’t disgraced, now back in calmer waters she is the one to beat here. 

Wexford 3.30: Michael Hickey Memorial Chase.

5: Blizzard Of Oz: A smart horse who was last seen finishing an excellent 2nd in a listed race at Punchestown back in May. He sat 3rd three out disputing the lead soon after, he was passed at the last going down by a head. If putting in close to the same performance here on his return then he can achieve a 4th career win. 

26/10/25 Wexford & Galway

 Saturday's winner at Galway was L' Evangeliste. The 8/15 favourite made all the running asserting himself from 2 out, despite not being fluent at the last he stayed on well on the run-in easily beating Mullaghgloss by 8 lengths. The other pick Grann's Boy was 2nd. The 6/1 shot made progress from 4 out soon sitting 4th, he improved taking 2nd in the closing stages. Sportinthepark won by 3/4 of a length. 

 A Sunday double header sees 8 races at both Wexford and Galway with 2 taking centre stage.

Wexford 1.05: Jim And Kay Whitty Memorial Handicap Chase. 

6: Battle Of Ridgeway: A decent horse who has been a course winner in his career. He was last seen finishing a creditable 3rd at Listowel 35 days ago where he recovered from being hampered 4 out to sit 3rd entering the closing stages keeping on at the same pace. He can progress further here and quickly resume winning ways. 

Galway 2.35: Glenman Corporation Handicap Chase. 

7: Bal Kauto: A useful horse who completed a hat-trick with a career best win at Kilbeggan 65 days ago. He was 3rd two out travelling well to lead before the last, he asserted himself on the run-in easily coming home by 4 3/4 lengths. He should continue his good form here picking up a 4-timer. 

25/10/25 Galway

 Friday's winner came at Sligo where Additional Time travelled well leading from 3 out, the 1/3 favourite went clear entering the straight and despite being eased down on the run-in he very easily beat Phoenix Arizona by 23 lengths. In the days Group 3 at Dundalk Star Of Lady M was 9th in a race won by Spartan Arrow who beat West Acre by 3/4 of a length. 

 The weekend begins with 7 races at Galway on Saturday where there are 2 highlights. 

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

1: L'Evangeliste: A smart horse who made a good start to his hurdles career when 2nd at Listowel 30 days ago. He tracked the leaders early moving into 2nd four out, despite making no impression from the last it was an encouraging performance. Further improvement is expected and he can pick up a first win here.

4.13: W.B. Gavin & Co Handicap Hurdle. 

3: Grann's Boy: A good horse who has a fine record in this sphere winning 3 of his last 5 including at Listowel in September. He sat 3rd two out leading before the last and coming home by 2 lengths. He followed up at Thurles earlier this month and with more to come he can complete a hat-trick here. 

24/10/25 Sligo & Dundalk

 A poor Thursday at Clonmel saw Elusive Ogie finish 5th in a race won by Ballycashin who beat Dairy Force by 1 1/4 lengths while the other pick Speculatrix was a non-runner. 

 A Friday double header sees 7 races at both Sligo and Dundalk with 2 standing out. 

Sligo 4.55: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle. 

1: Additional Time: A fair horse who despite crossing the line in first place was demoted to second after a stewards enquiry at Thurles a week ago. He disputed the lead at the last moving to the front for a second time on the line but causing interference in the process. He should make amends here and open his account. 

Dundalk 7.15: Bar One Racing Mercury Stakes (Group 3.)

12: Star Of Lady M: A useful mare who's best performance so far this season was a 3rd in the Beverley bullet in August. She was last seen finishing 9th in a Group 1 at Longchamp 19 days ago being left with too much to do late on. Despite not being seen at her best lately she can still win here improving on her 6th place finish in this race 12 months ago.

23/10/25 Clonmel

 The best on Wednesday at Navan came from Ocean's Breath who was 4th. The 8/11 favourite was prominent disputing the lead at halfway, he was passed a furlong out making no impression in the final 150 yards. Upfront Michael's Well won beating Baiana by 1/2 a length. The other pick Ennoble was 6th in a race won by Bad Boy Rizz who beat Tertre Rouge by 2 1/4 lengths.

 On Thursday there are 7 races at Clonmel with 2 features. 

3.52: Mahon Falls Handicap Hurdle. 

4: Elusive Ogie: A decent horse who's last win came at Limerick in May. He was a good 3rd in a listed race at Listowel a month ago sitting 7th approaching the straight making progress into 3rd before the last. He can improve further here going up in trip achieving a 2nd career win. 

4.22: Suir Blueway Mares Chase.

2: Speculatirx: A good horse who picked up a career best win at Chepstow 11 days ago. She out-jumped the leader at the last hitting the front on the run-in and coming home by 2 1/4 lengths. There is still more to come and she can follow up here giving her trainer a 4th win in this race since 2017.

22/20/25 Navan

 On a poor Tuesday at The Curragh both my picks finished 5th. In the early race Jon Riggens had a chance from a furlong out but the 9/1 shot had no extra dropping to fifth close to home. Upfront Dmaniac won beating Mercurial by 2 1/4 lengths. In the days Group 3 Stars Will Shine never really challenged with Sugar Island winning beating Thundering On by 2 3/4 lengths. 

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

2.12: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Median Auction Maiden. 

3: Ocean's Breath: A smart horse who finished 2nd over course and distance on debut two weeks ago. He sat 3rd two out taking 2nd soon after, he kept on well inside the final furlong but didn't trouble the winner. He should progress further here and open his account. 

3.22: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. 

2: Ennoble: A lightly-raced horse who returned after 3 months off to finish 3rd at Cork 22 days ago. He was 5th at halfway travelling well and moving into 3rd 150 yards from the finish. He can build on that here and just gets the nod to pick up a first career win. 

21/10/25 The Curragh

 Monday's best at Gowran Park came from White Sand Beach who was 2nd. The 1/1 favourite led for a second time 2 out being strongly pressed soon after. She was passed in the final 150 yards by Mr Vettori who won by 1 1/2 lengths. The other pick Zermatt Star was 5th in a race won by Marjorie Daw who beat Sanctijude by a nose.

 There is a 7 race card at The Curragh on Tuesday with 2 highlights. 

2.42: 1xbet.ie Safer Gambling Handicap. 

1: Jon Riggens: A good horse who was a creditable 2nd over course and distance just 5 days ago. He made headway from 2 out taking 2nd inside the final furlong, he kept on in the closing stages without reaching the winner. He won this race last year and despite the quick turnaround he can defend his crown here.

3.17: Staffordstown Stud Stakes (Group 3.)

6: Stars Will Shine: A promising horse who won at Down Royal when last seen 22 days ago. She was 3rd at halfway making headway to lead from a furlong out, she drew clear in the final 100 yards coming home by 4 3/4 lengths. The step up in trip here is in her favour and she can follow up. 

20/10/25 Gowran Park

 The best on Sunday came at Leopardstown where Sallaal was 5th in a race won by Norwalk Havoc who beat Queen Of Thunder by 3 lengths. Over at Limerick Boston Rover failed to finish being pulled up 3 out.

 We have 8 races at Gowran Park on Monday with 2 standing out. 

2.49: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. 

12: White Sand Beach: A lightly-raced horse who after finishing 2nd on debut was 3rd at The Curragh 22 days ago. She led early but was passed a furlong out having no extra in the final 100 yards. Going back up to a mile here will suit and with improvement expected she can open her account. 

3.19: Irish EBF Median Sires Series Fillies Maiden. 

8: Zermatt Star: A fair horse who was 6th on debut at Punchestown 34 days ago. She led after 1 1/2 furlongs being challenged entering the straight, she was passed soon after dropping to 6th. She can definitely build on that here and with more to offer can pick up a 1st career win.

19/10/25 Leopardstown & Limerick

 Saturday's best came at Limerick where Ballykinlar was 2nd. The 3/1 shot was 5th at halfway moving into 3rd two out, he kept on well from the last taking 2nd close to home. Shadow Paddy won by 3 1/4 lengths. At Leopardstown Yaupon De Replay was 4th in a race won by Dorset who beat Daytona by 1/2 a length while in the other race Thread Of Gold was 7th with Christmas Day taking the contest beating A Boy Named Susie by a short head.

 On Sunday there are 7 races at both Leopardstown and Limerick with 2 features. 

Leopardstown 2.25: Bahrain Turf Club Knockaire Stakes, 

5: Sallaal: A decent horse who returned after 2 months off to finish a good 3rd in a listed race at Sandown 32 days ago. He travelled well from 2 out taking 3rd inside the final furlong staying on without troubling the winner. His yard is having a good spell and he can quickly resume winning ways here. 

Limerick 4.15: Boylesports JT McNamara Munster National Handicap Chase (Grade 3.)

8: Boston Rover: A useful horse who completed a hat-trick at Gowran Park 2 weeks ago. He was 4th at halfway making headway from 3 out, he led before the last coming home by 3 1/2 lengths. Despite a weight rise he can continue his improvement here and pick up a 4-timer. 

18/10/25 Leopardstown & Limerick

 On Friday at Dundalk both my picks finished 3rd. Star Harbour tracked the leaders early improving to lead from a furlong out,the 11/8 favourite was passed in the closing stages having no extra and allowing Quatre Bras to beat No More Porter by 1/2 a length. In the later race You'll Think Of Me led but was strongly pressed from a furlong out, the 5/1 shot dropped to 3rd inside the final furlong while upfront Spinning Around beat Sovereign Thought by a nose.

 A 7 race card at Leopardstown takes centre stage on Saturday with 2 main events.

3.15: Mongey Communications Eyrefield Stakes (Group 3.)

8: Thread Of Gold: A promising horse who impressed when winning on debut at The Curragh 56 days ago. He made headway from 2 out staying on well to lead in the final 150 yards and coming home by 2 lengths. This stiffer test should suit and despite stepping up in class he can follow up. 

4.20: Killavullan Stakes (Group 3.)

5: Yaupon De Replay: A good horse who won a listed race on his first start at Fairyhouse 26 days ago. He was 12th at halfway improving from 1 1/2 out, he led soon after and despite coming under pressure he held on beating Chicago Call by a neck. There is definitely more to come and he can win again here.

There are also 7 races at Limerick where in the 3.30 my pick is number 1 Ballykinlar. 

17/10/25 Dundalk

 An excellent Thursday saw both my picks win. At The Curragh Unique Journey was 4th at halfway improving to lead from 2 out, the 10/3 favourite asserted himself in the final furlong comfortably beating Jon Riggens by 2 3/4 lengths. Over at Thurles Hewick made all the running going clear from 2 out, the 8/15 favourite stayed on well beating the only other finisher Moon D'orange by 4 1/4 lengths. 

 On Friday there are 8 races at Dundalk with 2 highlights. 

5.45: Michael And Esther Cooney Memorial Handicap. 

1: Star Harbour: A fair horse who's latest win came towards the end of last year. He was a creditable 2nd on this course a week ago leading narrowly from a furlong out but being passed close to home going down by a short head. He can build on that here and go one better. 

6.15: Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Book Now Nursery Handicap. 

3: You'll Think Of Me: A lightly-raced horse who improved from her debut when 2nd at Naas in August running just as well to finish 3rd on the same course last month. The step back up to 7 furlongs here is in her favour and she can pick up a first career win on nursery debut. 

16/10/25 The Curragh & Thurles

 At Punchestown on Wednesday both my picks won. King Of Kingsfield was 3rd at halfway making headway to dispute the lead 2 out, the 5/4 favourite moved to the front in the final 150 yards keeping on well to beat Birdie Or Bust by 2 1/2 lengths. In the other Grade 3 Heart Wood sat 2nd four out improving to lead at the last, the 4/9 favourite beat Monbeg Park by 1 3/4 lengths. 

 A Thursday double header sees 8 races at The Curragh and 7 at Thurles with 2 standing out. 

The Curragh 2.25: DNG Handicap. 

3: Unique Journey: A decent horse who has 2 wins from 6 runs this year his last being over course and distance 12 days ago. He was 4th at halfway challenging in the final 150 yards, he led close to home beating the reopposing Gerrit's Gem by a neck. He should be up there again here and can follow up. 

Thurles 4.27: www. thurlesraces.ie Hurdle. 

1: Hewick: A high-class chaser who has been a course winner in his career. He was last seen finishing 7th in a Grade 1 at Auteuil back in May and despite being off since he should make a winning return here before moving onto bigger things this season.

15/10/25 Punchestown

 An excellent Tuesday saw both my picks win. At Punchestown Glen Kiln led for a second time entering the straight staying on strongly on the run-in and easily beating Busselton by 3 1/2 lengths. Over at Dundalk Valiant Force was 2nd approaching halfway leading from a furlong out, the 15/8 favourite kept on well close to home beating Songhai by 1 1/4 lengths. 

 There is a 7 race card at Punchestown on Wednesday with 2 features. 

3.35: Betvictor Novice Chase (Grade 3)

1: King Of Kingsfield: A useful chaser who has 2 wins from 3 runs this season his last coming at Ballinrobe in August. He was a good 3rd in a Grade three at Roscommon 16 days ago where he was 2nd at halfway dropping to third 2 out. On form he has a good chance and he can quickly return to winning ways here. 

4.05: Betvictor Chase (Grade 3.)

4: Heart Wood: A high-class horse who's best performance this year was a 2nd in the Ryanair Chase at the Cheltenham Festival in March. He was pulled up at Fairyhouse a month later in a Grade 2 but that can be discounted and despite being off 177 days he is the one to beat here. 

14/10/25 Punchestown & Dundalk

 Monday's winner at Roscommon was Glenroyal. The 8/11 favourite sat 2nd at halfway leading early in the straight, he went clear in the final 150 yards keeping on well to beat Refreshment by 5 1/2 lengths, in the other race Fast Tara was 2nd. The 4/1 joint favourite led from 2 out but was passed close to home by Spanish Temptress who won by 1 1/2 lengths. 

 A Tuesday double header sees 7 races at both Punchestown and Dundalk with 2 main events. 

Punchestown 3.05: William Hill Committed To Proper Value Hurdle. 

5: Glen Kiln: A smart hurdler who's last win came at Fairyhouse in April where he led entering the straight going clear 2 out and easily coming home by 6 1/2 lengths. He was on course to follow up in a Grade 3 at Tipperary 9 days ago but a bad mistake saw him unseat his rider at the last. Despite that he can make amends here and pick up a 4th career win.

Dundalk 5.35: Celebrate Your Special Occasion At Dundalk Stadium Race.

2: Valiant Force: A good horse who has been a course and distance winner in his career. He was a good second here when last seen 60 days ago sitting 3rd at halfway taking 2nd close to home. He should continue his excellent course record here by adding another win.

13/10/25 Roscommon

 The best on a poor Sunday came at Naas where Swelter was 8th in a race won by Onemoredance who beat Smiling by 1/2 a length. In the other races It's A Heartbreak was 14th with the contest going to Fleur De Chine who beat Beset by 1 1/2 lengths while over at Cork Luminous Light was a non-runner. 

 We begin a new week with 7 races at Roscommon on Monday where there are 2 highlights. 

2.35: Guinness Handicap. 

10: Fast Tara: A decent horse who despite not winning in her last 17 runs was a good second at Navan when last seen just 5 days ago. She led early and was 3 lengths clear at halfway, that was reduced in the final 100 yards and she was passed close to home. The quick turnaround shouldn't be a problem and she can go one better here. 

4.05: Roscommon Rated Race.

2: Glenroyal: A useful horse who's last win came at Down Royal 2 weeks ago. He was 3rd at halfway making headway from 2 out, he led soon after keeping on well in the closing stages coming home by a neck. He can build on that here and should follow up. 

12/10/25 Naas & Cork

 The best on Saturday came at Fairyhouse where Kamikaz Du Plessis was 3rd. The 5/6 favourite recovered from a couple of early mistakes to sit 3rd at halfway, he travelled well approaching the straight but weakened before the last while upfront Barry Lyndon beat Millforce by 2 1/4 lengths. At Naas Nakamura was 4th in a race won by First Approach who beat Luna Mia by 1 1/4 lengths while In the other race Big Gossey was 5th with Thunderbear taking the contest beating Tango Flare by 1 3/4 lengths. 

 There is another day at Naas on Sunday where on an 8 race card 2 stand out. 

3.10: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Garnet Stakes.

1: Swelter: A promising horse who's one win this year came in a Group 3 at Leopardstown in March. She found the Irish 1,000 Guineas too much when last seen finishing 9th but she should be judged on her performances before that. Despite being off 140 days she has a good chance on form and going down in class means she should win again here.

3.45: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Bluebell Stakes.

14: It’s A Heartbeat: A fair horse who has 2 wins from 3 runs this year her last coming at The Curragh 50 days ago. She was 5th at halfway travelling well to lead from 1 1/2 out, she asserted herself in the final furlong comfortably coming home by 3 3/4 lengths. She is more than capable of taking the step up here in her stride and she can complete the hat-trick. 

There are also 8 races at Cork where in the 4.37 my pick is number 6 Luminous Light.

11/10/25 Naas & Fairyhouse

 Our winner on Friday came at Downpatrick where Pour Les Filles travelled well going clear from 2 out, the 1/9 favourite stayed on well easily beating Bold Rhyme by 9 lengths. Over at Dundalk Kansas was 4th in a race won by Ipanema Queen who beat Sirius A by a length. 

 A 7 race card at Naas takes centre stage on Saturday with 2 features. 

3.10: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Birdcatcher Premier Nursery Handicap. 

4: Nakamura: A good horse who picked up a career best win at Cork 11 days ago. He made all the running and despite being strongly pressed he kept on well from a furlong out coming home by 2 1/4 lengths. There is still more to come and he can complete a hat-trick here.

3.50: RFL Steels Stakes. 

1: Big Gossey: A smart horse who was last seen finishing a below form 10th in the Renaissance Stakes at The Curragh 2 weeks ago. That performance can be overlooked because he has been consistent this year and he will be up there again here giving him an excellent chance to achieve an 11th career win. 

There are also 8 races at Fairyhouse where in the 2.17 my pick is number 2 Kamikaz Du Plessis. 

10/10/25 Downpatrick & Dundalk

 Thursday's winner came at Tramore where Venusienne led from the 2nd going 6 lengths clear at halfway, the 2/7 favourite kept on well very easily beating Glenmalure Lady by 27 lengths. Over at Thurles Duke Of Cumberland was 4th in a race won by Killashee Warrior who beat Matilda Joslyngage by 1 3/4 lengths. 

 On Friday we have 7 races at Downpatrick and 8 at Dundalk with 2 topping the bill. 

Downpatrick 3.58: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden Hurdle. 

2: Pour Les Filles: A useful horse who has got better with each run in this sphere culminating in a second on this course when last seen back in January. He was 3rd at halfway leading from 2 out, he was strongly pressed on the run-in being passed close to home going down by a neck. Despite being off since he sets the clear standard here and can win for a 2nd time in his career. 

Dundalk 4.50: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Legacy Stakes. 

3: Kansas: A decent horse who was a creditable 5th behind Wise Approach in the Middle Park at Newmarket 2 weeks ago. He was in midfield staying on well from a furlong out but not being able to reach the winner. He goes back up in trip here and just gets the nod to return to winning ways. 

9/10/25 Thurles & Tramore

 The best on a very poor Wednesday at Navan came from Tachos who was 6th in a race won by Gloriously Glam who beat Fast Tara by 1/2 a length while the other pick Ex Animo finished 7th with the contest going to Sugar Goodson who beat James J Braddock by 1/2 a length. 

A Thursday double header sees 7 races at both Thurles and Tramore with 2 main events. 

Thurles 2.20: Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden. 

1: Duke Of Cumberland: A lightly-raced horse who was a good 2nd at Naas when last seen 3 weeks ago. He led from 1 1/2 out being passed close to home and just going down by a head. He can build on that here continuing his improvement and picking up a first career win.

Tramore 3.15: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle. 

8: Venusienne: A fair horse who after finishing a promising runner-up in a listed race at Auteuil on debut has disappointed in two runs for Willie Mullins including being pulled up in a Grade 1 at Fairyhouse back in April. She is dropped into maiden company here which should be in her favour and she can make a winning return. 

8/10/25 Navan

 Tuesday's best at Galway came from Ladiam who was 3rd. The 10/3 shot was 2nd at halfway but after jumping slightly left at the last she had no extra weakening soon after, upfront Kilashee won beating Grace Feraday by an easy 11 lengths. In the other race Sporting Glance failed to finish falling at the 1st.

 Navan stages 8 races on Wednesday with 2 highlights. 

3.52: Navan Racecourse Welcomes Our Local Community Maiden. 

5: Ex Animo: A well-bred newcomer who is related to Serenity Prayer and 1000 Guineas and Oaks winner Love. He represents a yard who have won the last 3 runnings of this race and he should continue their fine record here.

4.24: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Handicap. 

1: Tachos: A promising horse who's last win came at Leopardstown in June. She returned there to finish 5th 25 days ago leading from 1 1/2 out but being passed inside the final furlong having no extra. She was 3rd in this race 12 months ago and has an excellent chance to win it this time around. 

7/10/25 Galway

 Monday's winner came at Killarney where Alphecca was 3rd approaching halfway making headway to lead from 2 out, the 85/40 favourite asserted herself soon after keeping on well in the closing stages beating Honouramongthieves by 5 lengths. Over at Tipperary Flashaway was a non-runner. 

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

3.20: Ryans Cleaning Novice Handicap Hurdle. 

1: Sporting Glance: A decent horse who made a winning handicap start over course and distance in September. He followed up taking victory at Downpatrick 18 days ago where he led from 2 out going clear at the last, he stayed on well comfortably winning by 7 lengths. He can still improve and can complete a hat-trick here. 

3.50: Guinness Mares Handicap Hurdle. 

4: Ladiam: A fair horse who last won at Sligo in June. She got back on track after a poor run when a creditable 2nd at Navan 2 weeks ago where she was 4th before the last improving to take 2nd inside the final furlong. She runs off the same mark here and can resume winning ways. 

6/10/25 Killarney & Tipperary

 On Sunday at Tipperary both my picks won. Gaucher led for a second time on the run-in being left in front after a horse unseated his rider, the 13/8 favourite pulled away beating Jessie Evans by 5 lengths. In the other Grade 3 Gold Dancer led before the 5th and despite being strongly pressed from 2 out the 4/9 favourite soon went clear easily beating Downmexicoway by 8 lengths. Over at Killarney Friary Road failed to finish being pulled up 2 out.

 There are 7 races at both Killarney and Tipperary on Monday with 2 standing out. 

Killarney 1.38: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. 

7: Alphecca: A useful horse who improved from her debut when finishing 3rd at Naas 18 days ago. She made progress from 2 out soon sitting 5th, she kept on at the same pace in the closing stages picking up a couple of places. The step up in trip here will definitely suit and she can open her account.

Tipperary 1.50: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle. 

1: Flashaway: A good horse who won on debut and wasn't disgraced on her first run for a new yard when 5th at Fairyhouse back in February. With plenty more to come she can build on that here and on her return can pick up a 2nd career win. 

5/10/25 Tipperary & Killarney

 On Saturday both my picks won. At The Curragh Carla Ridge made headway from 2 out leading soon after, the 10/3 favourite asserted herself in the closing stages comfortably beating Navassa Island by 10 lengths. Over at Gowran Park Western Fold was 2nd 4 out recovering from a slight mistake to lead from 2 out, the 5/6 favourite kept on well beating Affordale Fury by 4 1/4 lengths. 

 An 8 race card at Tipperary takes centre stage on Sunday with 2 main events. 

3.53: Horse & Jockey Hotel Hurdle (Grade 3.)

1: Gaucher: A fair horse who was last seen finishing 5th in the Galway Hurdle back in July. He led early and was 2nd at halfway, he made no impression before the last keeping on at one pace. He makes his return here for a yard who won this race last year and he can continue their good form.

5.00: ODS Engineering Novice Chase (Grade 3.)

1: Gold Dancer: A promising horse who has improved over fences this year winning twice his latest coming in a Grade 3 at Galway 66 days ago. He recovered from a mistake to sit 3rd at halfway and despite coming under pressure he challenged leading close to home and winning by 2 1/2 lengths. Further improvement is likely and he can complete the hat-trick here.

There are also 7 races at Killarney where in the 2.59 my pick is number 1 Friary Road.

4/10/25 The Curragh & Gowran Park

 Friday's winner came at Gowran Park where Liadawn sat 2nd approaching halfway making progress to lead from 2 out, the 8/11 favourite was passed soon after but travelled well to lead for a second time in the final 100 yards keeping on well to beat Maximillian Lady by 2 lengths. At Dundalk Ipanema Queen didn't run because the meeting was abandoned due to high winds and safety concerns. The meeting has yet to be rearranged. 

 There is another double header on Saturday which sees 8 races at both The Curragh and Gowran Park with 2 topping the bill. 

The Curragh 2.17: Darley Irish EBF Brigid's Pastures Stakes.

6: Carla Ridge: A decent horse who has run well this season at Naas finishing 2nd in a listed race and 3rd in a pair of group three's. She disappointed on this course last time not being seen at her best but she can improve on that here and win for a 2nd time in her career. 

Gowran Park 4.15: PWC Champion Chase (Grade 2.)

5: Western Fold: A smart chaser who completed a hat-trick with a career best win in the Galway plate 66 days ago. He was 2nd at halfway leading at the last, he kept on well in the closing stages coming home by 4 1/2 lengths. He should take the step up in his stride and is the one to beat here. 

3/10/25 Gowran Park & Dundalk

 On a poor Thursday Queen Of Mercy failed to finish at Clonmel falling at the 1st while over at Bellewstown Angelo Pio was a non-runner. 

 A busy Friday sees 7 races at both Gowran Park and Dundalk with 2 highlights. 

Gowran Park 5.30: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mucklemeg Mares Flat Race.

3: Liadawn: A well-bred horse who impressed when winning on debut at Downpatrick in June. She travelled well leading from 2 out, she stayed on strongly on the run-in easily coming home by 10 lengths. Improvement is expected and she can follow up here. 

Dundalk 6.30: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Legacy Stakes. 

7: Ipanema Queen:A smart horse who's last victory came in a listed race at The Curragh in August where she asserted herself from a furlong out and despite being strongly pressed she held on to win by a head. Her two runs since can be overlooked and if back to her best here she has an excellent chance to pick up a 3rd career win. 

2/10/25 Bellewstown & Clonmel

 On Wednesday both my picks finished 2nd. At Sligo Clonshire River led early having a  10 length advantage at halfway, that was reduced from 4 out and the 2/1 favourite was strongly pressed being passed on the run-in by Sayitfirst who won by 3 1/2 lengths. In the race at Bellewstown Escaping Thejungle led for a second time two out but the 5/2 favourite was passed soon after by Nezeeh who won by 1/2 a length. 

 There are 8 races at Bellewstown and 7 at Clonmel on Thursday with 2 features. 

Bellewstown 4.15: Kilsaran Race.

2: Angelo Pio: A useful colt who's last win came at Down Royal in June. He was a good 3rd at The Curragh 40 days ago where he sat 4th at halfway making progress from 2 out, he still had a chance in the final 100 yards but couldn't reach the front two. He just gets the vote here and can achieve a 3rd career win.

Clonmel 5.00: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Captain Christy Rated Novice Chase. 

2: Queen Of Mercy: A good horse who won on fences debut at Kilbeggan 27 days ago. She was 4th approaching halfway making progress into 2nd two out, she led at the last keeping on well and coming home by 7 1/2 lengths. A repeat of that performance should be enough to complete a hat-trick here.