Rathkenny Handicap

Showed improved form to spring a big surprise in 17-runner handicap at the Curragh on yard debut in May, rallying to lead again close home. Backed up that effort when fourth there next time but turned in a poor effort back at same venue on most recent outing. Needs to bounce back.

Confirmed recent promise with victory in 13-runner handicap at this course (5.8f, good to firm, 11/8) 9 days ago, quickening clear entering final 1f. Hit with a 10 lb rise but that may not prevent another good run.

Eleven runs since last win in 2023 and came home last of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (5f) 57 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.

C&D winner who capitalised on a falling mark in 13-runner handicap at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft) 11 days ago by ½ length from Transcendental, always holding on. Respected in follow-up bid.

Bounced back to best to win 13-runner handicap at the Curragh (5f, good) 14 days ago, driven out. Up 6 lb.

One win from 21 Flat runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. Fifth of 8 in handicap (9/2) at Dundalk (6f) 23 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Miss Natalia Lupini.

16/1, probably needed the run after 14 months off when 12½ lengths twelfth of 13 to Harry's Hill in handicap at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft) 11 days ago. This will reveal more.

3-time C&D winner who wasn't disgraced when 3½ lengths fifth of 13 to Harry's Hill in handicap at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Becoming well treated.

Course winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 18/1 and visored for 1st time, sixth of 8 in handicap at Dundalk (6f) 23 days ago. Cheekpieces back on and has fallen to an attractive mark.

Successful at Bellewstown in July but is operating below his best at present, only eighth of 13 to Transcendental in handicap at this course (5.8f, good to firm, 33/1) 9 days ago. Needs to up his game.

C&D winner who noted a second success of the campaign in 13-runner handicap at Tipperary (5f, good to firm) 29 days ago. Nudged up 4 lb and should remain competitive.