18:12 Cork

Friday 25 July 2025

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Doneraile Handicap

Off time: 18:14 | Winning time: 57.77s

(5)

Keke^t²⁶

Age: 5| Weight: 10-0| J: Chris Hayes| T: E Lynam| OR: 100| D

5/2

Won 6 from 15 starts including 14-runner handicap at Curragh (11/4) 26 days ago, travelling well before quickening to lead final 1f. Typically dwells but brings strong credentials.

Form: 141-421

(4)

Kendall Roy^t³¹³

Age: 4| Weight: 9-4| J: Declan McDonogh| T: Miss K McGivern| OR: 90| CD

16/1

Won this race last year and has a good record at 5f. Finished 23rd of 25 in a handicap at Curragh (33/1) 313 days ago, running below form and confirming preference for 5f rather than 6f. Returns to the scene of last year's success and could bounce back at this C&D.

Form: 102100-

(8)

Moltophino^p,t⁶

Age: 4| Weight: 9-3| J: Robert Whearty⁽³⁾| T: J A Kinsella| OR: 89| BF

4/1

Won over 6f in May and finished fifth of 16 in handicap at Curragh (9/2) 6 days ago, short of room. Step down to 5f looks a concern based on recent efforts.

Form: 47-2145

(9)

Harry's Hill^t²³

Age: 7| Weight: 9-2| J: Wayne Hassett⁽³⁾| T: M Hassett| OR: 88| D

14/1

Has been running creditably in handicaps since returning from winter break. First of 5 in a 5f conditions race at Tipperary (3/1) 23 days ago, tracking the pace before quickening to lead entering final furlong for a comfortable ninth career success. Arrives in peak form.

Form: 70-2441

(7)

Seattle²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 9-0| J: Wayne Lordan| T: A P O'Brien| OR: 90| D

25/1

Won maiden in May before finishing last of 11 in listed race at Curragh (14/1) 26 days ago.

Form: 6-10

(11)

Red Evolution²⁶

Age: 3| Weight: 8-12| J: Dylan Browne McMonagle| T: M O'Callaghan| OR: 88| CD

9/2

Won over C&D in May and has been in good form since, finishing second of 14 in a handicap at Curragh (10/1) 26 days ago, always up with the pace and sticking on well. Should be competitive again back at a venue where successful previously.

Form: 0-18172

(12)

Eclairage^t¹³

Age: 3| Weight: 8-11| J: Shane Foley| T: Daniel Murphy| OR: 87| D

14/1

Four from four on AW but less effective on turf including 7th of 8 in a Listed race at this course, and won a 5f handicap at Dundalk (10/1) 13 days ago. Needs to translate all-weather excellence to turf.

Form: 111-731

(1)

Brigid's Cloak^p²⁷

Age: 3| Weight: 8-9| J: Patrick McGettigan⁽⁷⁾| T: J P Murtagh| OR: 85

10/1

Won a 6f handicap at Curragh in May with two runner-up finishes this season before finishing fourth of 13 in handicap at Curragh (9/1) 27 days ago, getting back to form. Remains versatile regarding trip.

Form: 121204

(10)

Cuban Grey^p,t⁵

Age: 5| Weight: 8-9| J: Rory Mulligan⁽⁷⁾| T: P J McKenna| OR: 81| D

17/2

Fairly consistent performer who won handicap at Curragh (1st of 18 at 8/1) 5 days ago with tongue strap reapplied. Quick return to action may be a concern.

Form: 582561

(3)

Aurora Nova²⁰

Age: 6| Weight: 8-7| J: Wesley Joyce⁽³⁾| T: A McNamara| OR: 76| BF| D

18/1

Recently won twice at 5f before finishing third of 8 in 6f handicap at Naas (7/4) 20 days ago when racing under a 7lb penalty. More effective at 5f than 6f.

Form: 106113

(2)

Agouti Bear^p²⁰

Age: 3| Weight: 8-7| J: Jimmy Dalton⁽¹⁰⁾| T: Daniel Murphy| OR: 77

14/1

Won a maiden in May, then ran best race when 2nd of 8 in handicap at Naas (7/1) 20 days ago with refitted cheekpieces. Drop to 5f could suit.

Form: 246-102

(6)

Tawaazon^b,t²⁷

Age: 7| Weight: 8-7| J: Keithen Kennedy⁽⁵⁾| T: J A Kinsella| OR: 67| D

50/1

Won a 6f handicap at Naas in May but eighth of 13 in handicap at Curragh (10/1) 27 days ago, disputing lead until 1f out. Typically needs to make the running to show best form.

Form: 841738

Forecasts

Keke (5/2), Moltophino (4/1), Red Evolution (9/2), Cuban Grey (17/2), Brigid's Cloak (10/1), Eclairage (14/1), Harry's Hill (14/1), Agouti Bear (14/1), Kendall Roy (16/1), Aurora Nova (18/1), Seattle (25/1), Tawaazon (50/1)

HARRY'S HILL arrives in peak form after a comfortable win at Tipperary 23 days ago so gets the vote. Kendall Roy, who won this race last year, returns to his preferred 5f trip and is feared most. Red Evolution, successful over this course and distance in May, has been running well and should be competitive back at this venue.