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Friday 13 November 2026

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  • 3YO plus  |   1m 4f  |   15 Runners  |   Polytrack
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Odds
Star rating
Horse A-Z
1
(13)
Horse silk
Storm Erict7
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-1| J: Adam Grant(7)| T: Jamie Flynn| OR:  59| C
Gained a fourth course win in October. No problem with step back up in trip when 2 lengths third in a slowly-run C&D handicap last week. Should go well again if he can get in from a wide draw.
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2
(10)
Horse silk
Expoundp,t16
Age: 7|  Weight: 10-0| J: Mel Sheridan(7)| T: D Hogan| OR:  58
Dropped into this grade for the first time when 3 lengths seventh of 13 over 7f here (20/1) latest. Has form over this significantly longer trip. Looks interesting off slipping mark, especially if market speaks more favourably.
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3
(6)
Horse silk
Young Churchill48
Age: 5|  Weight: 9-13| J: Sam Coen| T: R O'Brien| OR:  57
Best run for current yard when close third in this grade at Limerick (12.5f) in July. Looked back in form in a better race at Navan prior to finishing well held from out of the weights over hurdles latest. Back in calmer waters for second all-weather start and talented apprentice booked.
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4
(3)
Horse silk
Magna Gee Gee30
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-10| J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy(2)| T: P J Flynn| OR:  54| D
Snapped lengthy losing run at Limerick in July before seemingly not 100% at Gowran. Arrives fit from a spell in maiden hurdles. Trainer/jockey combination going well and cannot be discounted tackling this grade for first time on all-weather.
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5
(1)
Horse silk
Deluca Chopv49
Age: 7|  Weight: 9-9| J: Jimmy Dalton(4)| T: S M Duffy| OR:  53| C
Course winner who secured back-to-back successes at Navan/Down Royal in June. Still in fine heart when ½-length second of 14 over C&D in late-September, the form taking a few knocks since. Expected to give another good account from inside draw.
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6
(9)
Horse silk
In The Minus20
Age: 4|  Weight: 9-8| J: Sadhbh Tormey(7)| T: B Cawley| OR:  52
Fairly useful hurdler whose sole Flat success came in 7f Limerick handicap last year. Back on his winning mark for first time since and could have a say if he stays this longer trip (bred for it) following spell over jumps.
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7
(12)
Horse silk
Coilins Girlp139
Age: 3|  Weight: 9-6| J: Patrick McGettigan| T: J P Murtagh| OR:  55
Well held at longish odds 4 starts for capable yard. Given 4 lb reprieve ahead of second handicap start and worth noting if market expects improvement in first-time cheekpieces.
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8
(11)
Horse silk
Chopsticksp49
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-5| J: Ross Fagan(7)| T: S M Duffy| OR:  49
Fair record in this grade around here. Never threatened when mid-field over C&D on first run since rejoining stable (22/1) latest. Usual headgear goes back on and dipped below his winning mark for first time.
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9
(7)
Horse silk
Doctor Gracev7
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-5| J: Cillian Rowan(7)| T: A McGuinness| OR:  49| C| D
Course winner. Ended a long losing run in better company at Roscommon in May. Hardly well placed when 3¼-length fourth in a muddling race over C&D 7 days ago (again dwelt). This should be run at a more honest pace, and she appeals back down in grade.
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10
(15)
Horse silk
Jazz Forever35
Age: 6|  Weight: 9-3| J: Nina Doherty(7)| T: P W Flynn| OR:  47| C
Sole success came at this course (10.5f) back in April 2024. Ran one of this season's better races when runner-up here last month before disappointing behind Storm Eric latest. Handicapper has given another chance, though stall 15 not ideal with relatively inexperienced jockey up.
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11
(8)
Horse silk
Keep It Together73
Age: 8|  Weight: 9-1| J: Jessica O'Gorman(4)| T: D Buckley| OR:  45
Handicap debutant who has no form in a variety of events.
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12
(14)
Horse silk
Roderickp,t37
Age: 10|  Weight: 8-13| J: Camillus Byrne(7)| T: P Sweeney| OR:  43
Veteran who has been in decent nick in similar company on turf this year. Hard to be confident he can capitalise on slipping mark back on all-weather (0-20), though.
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13
(5)
Horse silk
Chant D'or49
Age: 4|  Weight: 8-10| J: Conor Cusack(4)| T: Daniel McLoughlin| OR:  40
Lightly-raced 4-y-o. Made more impact than previously when 3½ lengths fifth of 14 (behind Deluca Chop) over C&D last time, making late headway. Less exposed than most and forecast strong pace probably in his favour.
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14
(2)
Horse silk
Duleek Streetp32
Age: 8|  Weight: 8-10| J: Nicola Burns| T: J C McConnell| OR:  40
Fair hurdler who clearly isn't the easiest to train. Needed comeback following further 14 months off at Roscommon (1½m, soft, 28/1) last month. Still a maiden on Flat, though has hit the frame both previous all-weather starts. Worth a market check with Nicola Burns up.
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15
(4)
Horse silk
Lisnadill9
Age: 4|  Weight: 8-13| J: Reserve 1| T: J C McConnell| OR:  43
Maiden who offered little for Colin A. McBratney this year. Fared better off much reduced mark when 8½ lengths sixth of 14 on stable debut here (10.5f, 66/1) latest. Market likely to guide on second start for John McConnell (also saddles Duleek Street). RESERVE
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Forecasts

Deluca Chop (9/4), Storm Eric (3/1), Doctor Grace (7/1), Chant D'or (8/1), In The Minus (10/1), Magna Gee Gee (10/1), Roderick (14/1), Chopsticks (14/1), Jazz Forever (16/1), Young Churchill (16/1), Expound (16/1), Lisnadill (20/1), Duleek Street (25/1), Coilins Girl (25/1), Keep It Together (33/1)

Verdict

Two-time course winner DOCTOR GRACE is taken to capitalise on a return to calmer waters. Expound could be a serious threat, especially if the market speaks in his favour. In The Minus and Storm Eric also merit consideration.

Previous Winners

2025
Syosset
Weight: 9-10  |Age: 4
50/1

Prize Money

1st: €6,000.002nd: €2,000.003rd: €999.004th: €500.005th: €300.006th: €200.00

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