30/11/25 Results

 Sunday's winner at Fairyhouse was Romeo Coolio. The 8/15 favourite was 2nd at halfway disputing the lead from 3 out, he led soon after asserting himself approaching the last. He kept on well on the run-in easily beating Gold Dancer by 8 lengths. In the days other Grade 1 Ballyburn was 2nd. The 13/8 shot was 4th at halfway being left in 2nd after a faller at the last. He stayed on strongly just failing to reach Teahupoo who won by a nose.

 After another busy weekend Irish racing takes a break on Monday. There are meetings at Ayr, Kempton, Plumpton and Wolverhampton. The next Irish card is at Clonmel on Tuesday tips for the highlights will be up on Monday night. 

30/11/25 Fairyhouse

 The best on Saturday at Fairyhouse came from Murcia who was 3rd. The 10/3 shot led early having an increased advantage after the 4th, that was reduced from 4 out and she was passed before the last. Upfront Talk The Talk won beating I'm Slippy by 7 1/2 lengths. The other pick Mirazur West failed to finish being pulled up 2 out.

 There is a second day at Fairyhouse on Sunday where on an 8 race card there are 2 features. 

2.05: Bar 1 Betting Drinmore Novice Chase (Grade 1.)

5: Romeo Coolio: A smart horse who goes well in grade one company his highlight this year being a second at Aintree back in April. He looked an exciting prospect on fences debut at Down Royal a month ago where he led from 3 out soon going clear and easily coming home by 14 lengths. He can follow up here and give his yard another win in this race. 

2.36: Bar 1 Betting Hatton’s Grace Hurdle (Grade 1.)

1: Ballyburn: A high-class horse who's last win came in a Grade 1 at Leopardstown in February where he beat Croke Park by five lengths. He hasn't been seen at his best since but looks like the one to beat here on hurdles return. 

29/11/25 Fairyhouse

 Friday's best at Dundalk came from Indigo Dream who was 3rd. The 7/2 shot tracked the leaders early disputing the lead from a furlong out being passed dropping to 3rd in the closing stages. Upfront Angelight won beating Pretty Omagh Girl by 1 1/4 lengths. The other race saw Daring Grace finish 6th with the contest going to Innumerable who beat Velvet Reign by 1/2 a length. 

 A busy weekend at Fairyhouse begins on Saturday with 8 races and 2 main events. 

12.44: Easyfix Equine Handicap Chase. 

4: Mirazur West: A promising horse who's latest win came at Cork in April. He was a creditable 3rd in a listed race at Punchestown when last seen in May leading from 3 out but being passed soon after dropping to 3rd inside the final furlong and having no extra. Despite being off 7 months he can return to winning ways here. 

1.19: Jack Mcinerney Memorial Hurdle (Grade 3.)

1: Murcia: A decent horse who after finishing a respectable 8th in the Fred Winter at the Cheltenham Festival went on to win a Grade 1 at Aintree by 6 lengths. Her 4th in a better race at Punchestown last time can be discounted and despite a weight rise she is still a big player who can pick up a 3rd career win here.

28/11/25 Dundalk

 Thursday's winner at Thurles was Affordale Fury. The 8/11 favourite led early but dropped to 3rd at halfway, he improved to challenge again moving to the front for a second time entering the straight. He kept on well in the closing stages beating Appreciate It by 4 3/4 lengths. The days other pick Jasmine Pearl was 2nd. The 1/1 favourite led before the straight being passed 2 out, she disputed the lead again but kept on at the same pace allowing Daboya to win by 4 1/4 lengths. 

 There are 8 races at Dundalk on Friday with 2 highlights. 

6.00: Bar 1 Betting Fillies Maiden. 

6: Indigo Dream: A useful horse who travelled well when fifth at Naas on her last outing in May. She was 3rd at halfway improving to dispute the lead from 2 out, she moved to the front soon after but was passed in the final 150 yards making no further impression. She makes her return here and can win on all-weather debut. 

6.30: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden. 

3: Daring Grace: A fair horse who was fifth on debut on this course 30 days ago. She led early being challenged from 1 1/2 out, she was passed close to home having no extra in the final furlong. She wasn't disgraced that day and with the drop down in trip here sure to suit she can open her account.

27/11/25 Thurles

 Wednesday's best at Dundalk came from Star Strewin who was 3rd. The 5/2 joint favourite travelled well sitting 3rd two out, she kept on at the same pace inside the final furlong while upfront Velarose beat Flanker Jet by 3 lengths. In the other race Valiant Force was 5th with the contest going to Sir Les Patterson who beat Dark Ace by 4 lengths. 

Thurles stages 8 races on Thursday with 2 standing out. 

12.17: Racing TV Club Day Chase. 

4: Affordale Fury: A smart chaser who has run well this year including a second behind Envoi Allen in the Grade 1 Champion Chase at Down Royal when last seen 26 days ago. He made headway from the 6th leading from 4 out, he was passed soon after keeping on at the same pace. He looks hard to beat here and can pick up a 4th career win. 

1.57: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle. 

10: Jasmine Pearl: A promising- looking horse who was 5th on debut at Wexford in October. She was in midfield early sitting 6th at the last, she kept on in the closing stages without threatening, She showed there was plenty to work on that day but she comes from a top yard so with improvement expected she can achieve a first win.

26/11/25 Dundalk

 Tuesday's best at Tramore came from Cousin Kate who was 3rd. The 11/4 favourite recovered from a mistake 2 out to make progress after the last, she stayed on from a furlong out keeping on well close to home. Upfront Pebble Bleu beat Miss Lia by a head. The days other pick How's Ellie was 5th in a race won by Susie Lenglen who beat Lilannbee by 1/2 a length. 

 On Wednesday there are 8 races at Dundalk with 2 features. 

1.48: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Auction Maiden. 

11::Star Strewn: A well-bred filly who was 4th on debut over course and distance 19 days ago. She was in midfield sitting 6th two out improving to take 4th soon after. She can build on that here and with improvement likely she can make it second time lucky. 

3.48: Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap. 

1: Valiant Force: A consistent horse who is a 4-time course winner his last coming 43 days ago. He was 2nd at halfway leading from a furlong out, he kept on well coming home by 1 1/4 lengths. He returns to handicap company here on debut for a new yard and can continue his excellent course record with another win.

25/11/25 Tramore

 After a day off Irish racing returns on Tuesday with 7 contests at Tramore where there are 2 main events. 

1.05: Book A Table For New Year’s Day Mares Handicap Hurdle. 

6: Cousin Kate: A decent horse who got off the mark on this course last month and was then an excellent second on handicap debut at Gowran Park 17 days ago. She was 5th at halfway improving to dispute the lead 3 out, she was narrowly in front entering the straight but was passed 2 out just going down by 3/4 of a length. She has more to offer and can go one better here.

3.25: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Flat Race.

3: How’s Ellie: A promising horse who was 5th on debut at Galway 30 days ago. She made progress from 3 out challenging soon after, she came under pressure when 3rd inside the final furlong having no extra close to home. She had the reopposing Susie Lenglen in front that day but with improvement expected she can reverse those placings here and open her account. 

23/11/25 Results

 Sunday's only winner came at Cork where Iceberg Theory was 5th approaching halfway disputing the lead from 2 out, the 11/2 favourite led soon after keeping on strongly and beating O'toole by 6 1/2 lengths. At Punchestown both my picks were 2nd. Fleur In The Park travelled well leading from a furlong out, the 10/11 favourite kept on in the closing stages but was passed by Westport Cove who won by a neck. In the days Grade 1 Fact To File was 2nd three out improving to lead before the last, he was passed close to home by Gaelic Warrior who won by a neck. 

 After an action packed weekend Irish racing takes a break on Monday. There are meetings at Kempton, Sedgefield, Ludlow, Newcastle and Wolverhampton. The next Irish card is at Tramore on Tuesday tips for the highlights will be up on Monday night.

23/11/25 Punchestown & Cork

 Saturday's winner at Punchestown was Lossiemouth. The 1/5 favourite made all the running going clear from 2 out, she had an increased advantage before the last staying on strongly and easily beating Glen Kiln by 19 lengths. The days other pick Rocky's Diamond was 4th in a race won by Oscars Brother who beat Koktail Divin by 3 lengths. 

 An 8 race card at Punchestown tops the bill on Sunday with 2 highlights. 

2.27: Matchbook Betting Exchange Chaddockstown Novice Chase (Grade 2.)

2: Fleur In The Park: A useful horse who looks like a good chaser finishing 2nd at Gowran Park and then winning at Wexford 27 days ago. He recovered after being hampered 4 out to challenge approaching the straight, he led from 2 out keeping on well and coming home by 8 lengths. The step up to graded company here shouldn’t be a problem and he can follow up. 

3.00: John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase (Grade 1.)

1: Fact To File: An excellent horse who won this race last year and looked back to his best when taking the Ryanair Chase at Cheltenham beating Heart Wood by 9 lengths. A 4th place in a Grade one here on his final outing can be forgotten and he should confirm his status as one of the best chasers in training by defending his crown.

There are also 8 races at Cork where in the 2.45 my pick is number 7 Iceberg Theory.

22/11/25 Punchestown

 On Friday both my picks finished 3rd. At Fairyhouse River Vale led early but after a mistake the 5/2 favourite was strongly pressed from 2 out being passed at the last with Kingkong Ciergues winning beating Lough Nigara by 2 1/4 lengths. Over at Dundalk Golden Trigger tracked the leaders sitting 3rd at halfway, the 13/8 favourite challenged from a furlong out and a chance but had no extra close to home. Evening Blues won beating Minella Rockett by a short head.

 On Saturday there are 8 races at Punchestown where 2 take centre stage. 

1.05: Boodles Florida Pearl Novice Chase (Grade 2.)

6: Rocky's Diamond: A smart horse who won on chase debut at Galway and was then 2nd in a listed race at Wexford 26 days ago. He led early and despite not being fluent he was 2 lengths clear three out, he had a reduced lead and was passed in the closing stages going down by 3/4 of a length. He sets the standard here and with further improvement likely he can win again. 

2.10: Unibet Morgiana Hurdle (Grade 1.)

4: Lossiemouth: A top-class horse who remained unbeaten at Cheltenham when taking the Mares Hurdle in March by 7 1/2 lengths, she followed up in good style winning a Grade 1 at Aintree on her final outing. She should have another standout season and she can begin it here by winning her 8th grade one over hurdles. 

21/11/25 Fairyhouse & Dundalk

 An excellent Thursday at Thurles saw both my picks win. Eagle Fang was 4th at halfway making headway to lead from 3 out, the 7/1 shot recovered from a slight mistake keeping on well on the run-in beating Kurasso Blue by 3/4 of a length. In the other race Place De La Nation was in midfield improving to hit the front 2 out, the 1/5 favourite pulled away to beat Divaboriva by 1 1/2 lengths.

 A Friday double header sees 7 races at both Fairyhouse and Dundalk with 2 features. 

Fairyhouse 12.31: William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle. 

5: River Vale: A good horse who picked up a career best win at Thurles 22 days ago. He led for a second time at the 8th and despite being strongly pressed before the last he kept on well on  the run-in coming home by a length. He switches from chasing to hurdles here and can follow up. 

Dundalk 6.45: Irish Stallion Farms EBF (C & G) Maiden. 

9: Golden Trigger: A well-bred horse who was 3rd on this course on debut 23 days ago. He was 7th two out improving to take 3rd inside the final furlong. He had the reopposing Evening Blues in front that day but with improvement expected and the step up to a mile in his favour he can reverse those placings here and achieve a first career win. 

20/11/25 Thurles

 Wednesday's winner at Dundalk was Ballintogher. The 9/4 shot was 2nd at halfway disputing the lead from 2 out, he kept on well getting to the front in the closing stages beating Heaven's Wish by 1/2 a length. The other pick What About Us was 3rd in a race won by Seoul Force who beat Watch Tower by a neck. 

 There are 8 races at Thurles on Thursday with 2 main events. 

11.45am: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase. 

1: Eagle Fang: A useful hurdler who ran well in fine company last season including finishing fifth behind Maxxum in a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse on his final outing in April. He has won before after a break so gets the vote here to pick up a 3rd career success on chase debut. 

1.25: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Maiden Hurdle. 

9: Place De La Nation: A decent horse who has improved in all her hurdles starts culminating with a fifth in the Triumph at the Cheltenham Festival in March. She had every chance before the last but made no impression soon after keeping on at one pace. On previous form the step up in trip here should suit and despite being off 251 days she can achieve her first win.

19/11/25 Dundalk

 The best on Tuesday at Limerick came from Torps who was 2nd. The 4/7 favourite was 4th at halfway going into 3rd two out, he kept on well from the last taking 2nd close to home. Piccolo Player won by 1 1/4 lengths. In the other race Bhean Saibhre was a non-runner. 

Wednesday's meeting takes place at Dundalk where on an 8 race card 2 stand out. 

1.45: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Maiden. 

9: What About Us: A promising horse who was an encouraging 2nd on debut over course and distance 3 weeks ago. She travelled well from 2 out soon disputing the lead, she was passed inside the final furlong keeping on at the same pace and going down by 3/4 of a length. Further progress is expected and she can pick up her first win here.

3.25: Now Racing Every Wednesday At Dundalk Maiden. 

1: Ballintogher: A fair horse who disappointed when finishing fifth over course and distance on his last outing in October. He tracked the leaders early but soon made no impression. That can be overlooked and he should be judged on his 2nd place finish at Navan before that. A repeat performance will probably be enough for him to open his account here at the 6th attempt. 

18/11/25 Limerick

 Monday's best at Navan came from The Yellow Clay who was 2nd. The 8/15 favourite tracked the leaders sitting 2nd three out, he improved taking second on the run-in keeping on at one pace and allowing Colonel Mustard to win by 2 3/4 lengths. The days other pick Marine Nationale was a non-runner. 

 We have 7 races at Limerick on Tuesday with 2 highlights. 

1.05: Adare Manor Opportunity Maiden Hurdle. 

10: Torps: A smart horse who was a good second on this course when last seen 30 days ago. He was 4th at halfway and despite a couple of mistakes he kept on well on the run-in taking 2nd in the closing stages. He sets the standard here and should open his account. 

1.35: Panoramic Restaurant At Limerick Races Mares Handicap Hurdle. 

2: Bhean Saibhre: A good horse who got off the mark over hurdles at Ballinrobe in August. She was fifth approaching halfway improving to lead from 2 out, she quickened on the run-in going clear and coming home by 16 lengths. She ran well to finish 3rd on the flat at Bellewstown last time and gets the nod to quickly return to winning ways here. 

17/11/25 Navan

 On Sunday at Navan both my picks were 4th. Eclipse Chaser tracked the leaders early sitting 4th two out, the 5/2 favourite made no impression from the last while upfront Kalypso'chance beat The Big Clubman by 1 1/4 lengths. In the days other grade 3 Will The Wise was fifth 3 out improving slightly to take 4th soon after, the 7/1 shot kept on at one pace allowing Answer To Kayf to beat Yeah Man by 2 1/4 lengths. 

 The 8 race card that should have taken place at Navan on Saturday now begins a new week with 2 features. 

2.10: Railway Bar Lisnullen Hurdle (Grade 2.)

1: The Yellow Clay: A top-class hurdler who won his first four starts including a grade one at Naas in January before finishing a fine second behind The New Lion in the Turners Novices Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March. He led from 2 out being challenged before the last, he was passed in the final 100 yards going down by 3/4 of a length. He fell on his final outing at Punchestown in May but he can bounce back here for a 7th career win.

2.45: Bar One Racing Fortria Chase (Grade 2.)

1: Marine Nationale: An excellent horse who stood out in this division last season taking the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham and then another grade one at Punchestown beating Captain Guinness by an easy 7 lengths. He makes his return here after 6 months off and should complete a hat-trick. 

16/11/25 Navan

 Neither of Saturday's tips ran after the meeting at Navan was abandoned. Significant rain made parts of the track unfit for racing, the card has been moved to Monday. 

 If a 7.30am inspection is passed then there will be 8 races at Navan on Sunday with 2 main events.

1.22: John Lynch Carpets & Flooring Monksfield Novice Hurdle (Grade 3.)

2: Eclipse Chaser: A decent prospect who built on his hurdles debut when winning on this course 57 days ago. He made headway into 2nd two out leading before the last, he stayed on strongly easily coming home by 6 1/2 lengths. His yard is in good form and he can follow up here. 

2.32: Bar One Racing Troytown Handicap Chase (Grade 3.)

8: Will The Wise: A progressive horse who has run well in novice chase's this year culminating with a victory at Galway 22 days ago. He led early asserting himself before the 7th going clear 2 out, he had a reduced advantage but kept on well on the run-in winning by 2 3/4 lengths. The significant step up in trip here is in his favour and he should achieve a 5th career win.

15/11/25 Navan

 Our winner at Dundalk on Friday was Dontspoilasale. The 13/2 shot was 2nd early disputing the lead from 1 1/2 out, he led soon after staying on well to beat Sporting Hero by 3 1/4 lengths. The days other pick Amiata was 6th in a race won by Gavoo who beat Sovereign Cry by a short head. 

 A busy weekend at Navan begins on Saturday with 8 races and 2 features. 

2.10: Railway Bar Lisnullen Hurdle (Grade 2.)

1: The Yellow Clay: A top-class hurdler who won his first four starts including a grade one at Naas in January before finishing a fine second behind The New Lion in the Turners Novices Hurdle at the Cheltenham Festival in March. He led from 2 out being challenged before the last, he was passed in the final 100 yards going down by 3/4 of a length. He fell on his last outing at Punchestown in May but he can bounce back here for a 7th career win.

2.45: Bar One Racing Fortria Chase (Grade 2.)

1: Marine Nationale: An excellent horse who stood out in this division last season taking the Queen Mother Champion Chase at Cheltenham and then another grade one at Punchestown beating Captain Guinness by an easy 7 lengths. He makes his return here after 6 months off and should complete a hat-trick. 

14/11/25 Dundalk

An excellent Thursday at Punchestown saw both my picks win. Powerful was always in touch sitting 3rd four out, the 10/11 favourite improved challenging close to home leading in the final strides beating Zuzukel by a short head. In the other race Yeshil made all the running despite not jumping well, the 4/6 favourite had a reduced lead at the last but kept on strongly to beat Vitorio Piel by 1 1/2 lengths. 

 Seven races take place at Dundalk on Friday where 2 stand out. 

5.30: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Race.

1: Amiata: A decent horse who's last win came at Navan in August. He travelled well challenging from a furlong out, he led in the final 150 yards keeping on and coming home by 1 1/4 lengths. His handicap debut at Naas last time where he finished 5th can be discounted and on form he has a good chance to resume winning ways here. 

6.00: Christmas Party Nights At Dundalk Stadium Handicap. 

9: Dontspoilasale: A smart horse who won this race last year by 3 1/4 lengths. His latest victory came on the beach at Laytown in September where he led for a second time 2 1/2 out and despite being pressed he stayed on well winning by 1/2 a length. He last ran here just 2 days ago finishing 4th but the quick turnaround shouldn't be a problem and he can defend his crown achieving a 4th career win. 

13/11/25 Punchestown

 Wednesday's winner at Dundalk was Ocean Manifest. The 8/13 favourite made all the running asserting himself from 2 out, he was 3 lengths clear in the closing stages keeping on well to beat Seola by 4 1/4 lengths. In the other race Fox In Flight was 3rd with the contest going to Alissam who beat Now Maybe by a nose. 

 There are 8 races at Punchestown on Thursday where we have 2 highlights. 

2.45: Thank You David Betts Photography Handicap Hurdle. 

1: Powerful: A lightly-raced horse who was a very good 3rd at Navan on his return 54 days ago. He was in midfield early sitting fifth 3 out, he moved into third but a mistake soon after saw a challenge end. He makes his handicap hurdle debut here and with improvement expected he can open his account. 

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

2: Yeshil: A good horse who was 2nd on debut here before finishing 8th on his first hurdles start at Leopardstown back in December. He was 3rd at halfway but wasn’t fluent from 3 out having no extra approaching the straight. He travelled well for a long way there and despite being off since he is a big player here who should pick up a 1st career win. 

12/11/25 Dundalk

 Neither of Tuesday's tips ran because the meeting at Fairyhouse was abandoned due to significant overnight rain making the track unfit for racing. The card has been rescheduled for Friday November 21st.

 We move onto Dundalk on Wednesday where on a 7 race card there are 2 main events. 

4.10: Bet On The Best Night Out At Dundalk Stadium Maiden. 

1: Ocean Manifest: A fair horse who returned after 3 months off to finish a good second on this course 29 days ago. He was 4th at halfway improving to take 2nd approaching a furlong out, he kept on at one pace in the closing stages making no further impression. He is the pick on form here and he should get off the mark.

4.40: View Restaurant At Dundalk Stadium Median Auction Maiden. 

9: Fox In Flight: A promising horse who was 2nd on this course when last seen two weeks ago. He tracked the leaders making headway into second a furlong out, he kept on without troubling the winner. The step up to 7 furlongs here will definitely suit and he can go one better. 

11/11/25 Fairyhouse

 If a 7.30am inspection is passed then Irish racing returns on Tuesday with 7 contests at Fairyhouse where there are 2 features. 

1.08: William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series Handicap Hurdle. 

4: Cullig: A good horse who was 4th at Tipperary on her last outing 36 days ago. She was fifth 3 out improving to take 4th soon after, she had no extra from the last keeping on at one pace. She can definitely build on that here and pick up her 2nd win of the year. 

2.18: Michael O'Sullivan & Lorna Brooke Ireland v Britain (Q.R.) Challenge Handicap Chase. 

1: Where's Frankie: A course winner in his career who was last seen finishing 5th here back in April. He travelled well early briefly disputing the lead at halfway, a mistake 3 out saw his challenge fade and he soon had no extra. Despite being off since he has a good chance to achieve a 5th course victory here.

9/11/25 Results

 On a very poor Sunday at Naas Spillane's Tower was 9th in a race won by Letos who beat The Nagger Reidy by 1 1/2 lengths while in the days Grade 3 Inthepocket failed to finish falling 2 out.

 After the weekend's action Irish racing takes a break on Monday. There are meetings at Carlisle and Kempton. The next Irish card is at Fairyhouse on Tuesday tips for the highlights will be up on Monday night.

9/11/25 Naas

 Saturday's winner at Gowran Park was Downmexicoway. The 5/2 favourite sat fifth at halfway disputing the lead entering the straight, he led from 2 out and despite being strongly pressed approaching the last he asserted himself in the closing stages beating Drumgill by 3 lengths. The days other pick Lantry Lady was 6th in a race won by Break My Soul who beat Qualimita by 3 1/2 lengths. 

 An 8 race card takes place at Naas on Sunday where 2 stand out. 

2.27: SIS Brown Lad Handicap Hurdle. 

5: Spillane's Tower: A high-class chaser who was last seen finishing 2nd behind Galopin Des Champs in the Grade 1 Punchestown Gold Cup in April. He recovered from a bad mistake 4 out to take 2nd soon after keeping on but making no impression. He returns to hurdles here and gets the vote on his season debut. 

3.02: Barberstown Castle Chase (Grade 3.)

5: Inthepocket: A smart horse who won on chase debut at Wexford in October last year. He was 3rd behind the reopposing Ile Atlantique in a Grade 2 over course and distance when last seen in January. He was fifth early improving to take 3rd two out keeping on at one pace on the run-in. He is better than that result suggests and with more to offer as a chaser he can pick up a 5th career win here. 

8/11/25 Gowran Park

 On Friday at Dundalk both My picks were 2nd. Astronomically tracked the leaders early sitting 3rd two out, the 10/3 shot moved into second inside the final furlong keeping on without reaching Prevalence who won by 1/2 a length. In the other race Jancis travelled well from 2 out sitting 5th soon after, the 9/2 chance improved taking 2nd on the line. Aviateice won by a length. 

 The weekend begins with 8 races at Gowran Park on Saturday where there are 2 highlights. 

11.53: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Beginners Chase. 

4: Lantry Lady: A decent horse who has won over course and distance in her career. She was below form when 4th on her debut in this sphere at Naas in January where a couple of mistakes ended any challenge and she weakened on the run-in. Her yard is in excellent form and with plenty of potential she can pick up a 3rd course victory here.

1.03: Noreside Catering Handicap Chase. 

4: Dowmmexicoway: A good horse who won on chase debut at Killarney in August and was then 2nd in a Grade 3 at Tipperary 34 days ago. He was in midfield early challenging from 2 out, he was outpaced before the last but it was still a positive performance. There is definitely more to come and he can win again on this his first handicap start.

7/11/25 Dundalk

 An excellent Thursday at Clonmel saw both my picks win. Spindleberry made all the running and was 2 lengths clear at halfway, the 2/5 favourite kept on well comfortably beating Kilbarry Saint by 2 lengths. In the Oil Chase Il Etait Temps was 3rd early moving into 2nd four out, the 2/9 favourite led entering the straight asserting himself before 2 out easily beating Senecia by 18 lengths. 

 There are 7 races at Dundalk on Friday with 2 main events.

5.45: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Fillies Maiden. 

1: Astronomically: A fair horse who was 4th over course and distance on debut 9 days ago. She tracked the leaders early moving into 4th a furlong out, she kept on at the same pace in the closing stages without troubling the winner. If producing the same sort of performance then she can open her account here.

6.45: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Cooley Fillies Stakes. 

3: Jancis: A useful filly who's best run this year was a second at Gowran Park back in May. She was a bit below form when 6th behind Johan in the Group 3 Desmond Stakes at Leopardstown last time but that should be discounted and despite being off 92 days she can bounce back here and win on polytrack debut. 

6/11/25 Clonmel

 Wednesday's winner at Dundalk was Instant Appeal. The 11/10 favourite made headway from 2 out leading in the final 100 yards, he kept on well beating Vhova by 3/4 of a length. The other pick White Smoke was 4th in a race won by Back To Me who beat My Cubby Bear by a short head.

 Clonmel stages a 7 race card on Thursday where there are 2 features. 

2.22: T,A. Morris Memorial Irish EBF Mares Chase.

1: Spindleberry: A top-class horse who is unbeaten in 3 chase starts completing the hat-trick when taking the Grade 1 Willowwarm Gold Cup at Fairyhouse on her last outing back in April. She travelled well leading after 2 out keeping on strongly on the run-in beating Firefox by 4 1/2 lengths. Despite being off since she stands out in this division and should pick up the 4-timer here.

2.57: Clonmel Oil Chase (Grade 2,)

1: Il Etait Temps: An excellent horse who picked up a career best win in the Grade one Celebration Chase at Sandown in April. He made good headway from 3 out leading soon after, he went clear on the run-in easily beating Jonbon by 5 1/2 lengths. He is hard to look past here and can achieve an 8th career win on his return. 

5/11/25 Dundalk

 Tuesday's best at Fairyhouse came from Air Of Entitlement who was 2nd. The 6/5 favourite was at the rear early improving from 4 out, she moved into second soon after but made no impression before the last allowing Fad Eadrainn to win by 4 3/4 lengths. In the other race Kish Bank was 4th with the contest going to Bossofthebrownies who beat Union Station by an easy 13 lengths. 

 On Wednesday there are 8 races at Dundalk with 2 standing out. 

2.15: Celebrate Your Special Occasion At Dundalk Stadium Median Auction Maiden. 

12: White Smoke: A good horse who was 2nd on debut for a new yard at The Curragh in September. She was 4th at halfway improving to lead from a furlong out, she kept on well but was passed in the closing stages going down by 1/2 a length. She couldn't build on that at Navan last time but can bounce back here opening her account. 

4.20: irishinjuredjockeys.com Handicap. 

3: Instant Appeal: A smart horse who was a creditable 3rd over course and distance when last seen 26 days ago. He was 2nd approaching halfway leading briefly 150 yards out, he was passed soon after making no impression. He should go well again here and achieve a 2nd career win. 

4/11/25 Fairyhouse

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

12.15: Irish Stallion Farms EBF Beginners Chase. 

8: Kish Bank: A useful hurdler who last won at Wexford in April where he was left in the lead 4 out asserting himself soon after, he was clear before the last easily coming home by 23 lengths. His performance at Punchestown later the same month can be overlooked and this exciting prospect should return to winning ways here, 

2.45: Group Discounts On 6+ Tickets For Winter Festival Rated Hurdle. 

1: Air Of Entitlement: A lightly-raced horse who after opening her account at Down Royal improved further when winning the Grade 2 Dawn Run at the Cheltenham Festival in March. She challenged in the final 50 yards leading close to home eventually winning by 1/2 a length. She wasn’t seen at her best in a Grade 1 on this course a month later but she has plenty of potential and can pick up a 4th career win here. 

2/11/25 Results

 Sunday's winner came at The Curragh where Chally Chute was 4th at halfway improving to lead narrowly from 2 1/2 out. The 11/8 favourite asserted himself in the closing stages keeping on well and comfortably beating The Shunter by 3 1/2 lengths. Over at Cork Fortunesefortunata failed to finish being pulled up 3 out.

 After today's action Irish racing takes a break on Monday. There are meetings at Kempton, Plumpton, Hereford, Southwell and Wolverhampton. The next Irish card is at Fairyhouse on Tuesday tips for the highlights will be up on Monday night. 

2/11/25 The Curragh & Cork

 An excellent Saturday at Down Royal saw both my picks win. In the days Grade 1 Envoi Allen was 3rd early making good headway to dispute the lead from 3 out, the 11/4 shot got to the front soon after staying on well to beat Affordale Fury by 3 1/4 lengths. In the other race Firefox was 2nd after the 8th improving to lead before the last, he stayed on strongly on the run-in comfortably beating Gorgeous Tom by 4 1/4 lengths. 

 There is a Sunday double header that sees 8 races at both The Curragh and Cork with 2 main events. 

The Curragh 2.30: Comer Group International Loughbrown Stakes ( Group 3.)

2: Chally Chute: A decent horse who has made a good start for a new yard winning a listed race at Roscommon in July and then finishing 2nd in the Irish Cesarewitch over course and distance last time. He was unlucky that day but can make amends here picking up a 6th career win. 

Cork 3.20: Paddy Power Cork Grand National Handicap Chase. 

5: Fortunedefortunata: A fair horse who's last win came at Punchestown in February. His two runs since including being brought down early back at the same course when last seen in May can be discounted and with his yard in good form he can give them another win in this race on his return.