Racing Again On 2nd July Handicap (3YO plus)
1m 4f 70y Good to yielding
Thunderstorm
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67 Expert View: Below form again comfortably held in a maiden hurdle at Wexford last time; absent for very lengthy period; tongue-tie first time; bit to find.
Form Snapshot: Successful at 1m 2f and 1m 4f on good to firm ground and on the all-weather, but last win was over three years ago. Well beaten at 13-2 behind Seddon when 10th of 12 on his latest flat outing at Listowel over 1m 6f (soft) in September '24. Having his first run for a new stable today.
84 Expert View: Below form again beaten 6 1/2l in a handicap at Cork last time; effective 8-12f, acts on soft, good and AW; bounce back needed back up in trip after last couple of starts.
Form Snapshot: He has won three times from 7f to 1m 3f on the all-weather. Beaten 7l behind Key Witness at 14-1 when eighth of 12 on his latest outing at Cork over 7f (soft) last month.
79 Expert View: Scored by 2l off a 6lb lower mark at Ballinrobe penultimate start; below form eighth beaten 12l off 80 last time, 1lb lower here; effective 8-12f, acts with cut and on AW; could bounce back and remains well treated on best form.
Form Snapshot: Winner of five races from 1m 2f to 1m 5f on good - yielding and heavy ground and on the all-weather. Beaten 13l behind Obscenity at 18-1 when eighth of 16 on his latest outing at Gowran Park over 1m 4f (yielding) earlier this month.
78 Expert View: Good bit below form down the field in a handicap at Fairyhouse most recent; effective at 12-16f, acts on any; mark has eased back to about 3lb last winning rating.
Form Snapshot: Successful at 1m and 1m 4f on soft and heavy ground; has also won a hurdle. Beaten 18l behind Night Moon at 10-1 when 10th of 18 on his latest outing at Fairyhouse over 1m 6f (good) earlier this month.
76 Expert View: Yard won this last year; below form again down the field in a handicap at Leopardstown most recent; best efforts at 8f, acts on softer side of good; winner in France but has shown nothing since move to Ireland.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m on good to soft ground. Well beaten at 8-1 behind Truth Be Told when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 2f (good) last month.
77 Expert View: Below form, might not have full seen out 14f beaten 7 1/2l in a handicap at The Curragh last time; cheekpieces first time; effective 10-12f, suited by AW; yet to show himself as good on turf.
Form Snapshot: He has won four times from 1m 3f to 1m 4f on the all-weather. Beaten 8l behind Westminster Moon at 66-1 when 10th of 24 on his latest outing at Curragh over 1m 6f (good) last month. He is wearing cheekpieces for the first time.
79 Expert View: Ran to form 5 1/2l third in a maiden hurdle at Cork most recent run; off a short-break; effective 1m; debut form franked at Group level on Flat, of interest returning to this sphere, especially if money arrives.
Form Snapshot: Placed once in four starts. Finished 10l behind Playin Cool when sixth of 13 at 11-1 on his latest flat outing at Leopardstown over 1m 1f (heavy) in October last year.
75 Expert View: Pulled up in a handicap chase at Naas latest; absent for very lengthy period; effective 12f on the flat, acts with some cut and on AW; might be an ask after 18 months away.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m 4f on the all-weather, but that win was over five years ago; has also won two hurdles. Beaten 16l behind Squire Danagher at 10-3 when last of 11 on his latest flat outing at Dundalk over 1m 4f in March '24.
66 Expert View: Scored by 6l at Kilbeggan penultimate start; ran to form second beaten 9l last time; effective 2 1/4-3m, best on sound surface; out of form when last seen in this sphere; more needed.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 1m 4f on soft ground, but that win was over two years ago; has also won a hurdle in April. Well beaten at 66-1 behind Slurricane when 13th of 16 on her latest flat outing at Galway over 1m 4f (heavy) in October last year.
79 Expert View: Below form again down the field in a handicap at Listowel most recent; effective 11-12f, acts on sound surface and AW; out of sorts since returning from a long layoff this term and hard to fancy.
Form Snapshot: Placed twice in ten starts. Beaten 12l behind Ballyadam at 22-1 when 10th of 11 on his latest outing at Listowel over 2m (good) last month.
81 Expert View: Stark improvement on previous starts when winning a maiden at Chepstow by a neck last time; effective 10f, probably get further, acts with cut in the ground; step up further in trip to suit and further progress likely now on handicap debut.
Form Snapshot: A winner at 9-2 at Chepstow over 1m 2f (good to soft) on his latest outing last month, beating Hapiness by a neck.
82 Expert View: Below form up in trip to 12f first time comfortably held in a maiden at Leopardstown last time; blinkers first time; effective 1m, acts on soft; form of third penultimate start nothing special and stamina to prove.
Form Snapshot: Placed once in three starts. Finished 13l behind Cannes when fifth of 8 at 22-1 on his latest outing at Leopardstown over 1m 4f (good) last month. Runs from 2lb out of handicap. He is wearing blinkers for the first time.
Successful on his stable debut at Ballinrobe last month, SATONO CHEVALIER had valid excuses when finishing midfield at Gowran Park subsequently. Rated higher in his prime, the eight-year-old retains plenty of ability at this stage of his career and he looks nicely treated here under a very capable apprentice. Slurricane would prefer a stiffer test of stamina, but the Ross O'Sullivan-trained gelding would have to be of definite interest if the forecast rain arrives. Dawn Coming, who has reached the frame on all five runs over flights since joining trainer Charles Byrnes, is another that catches the eye reverting to the Flat.
BATTLE OF MALDON showed a clear step forward when getting off the mark in a 10f Chepstow maiden last time and, with that performance suggesting there is plenty of stamina in his profile, this extra yardage on handicap debut looks a natural progression. He sets the standard in a race where most arrive with questions to answer. Dawn Coming switches back from hurdles having shown some promise in that sphere and is an interesting option back on the flat over further than he's tried in his four previous efforts here, especially if attracting market support. Quatre Bras needs to bounce back after being raced over much shorter distances so far this year, but he's been second on both of his starts over 12f and could relish the step back up in trip.
| Year | Going | Ran | Winner | Draw | Age | Weight | OR | Form | Last run | Trainer (Distance) | Jockey | SP | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Good | 10 | God Of Thunder | 9 | 6 | 9 8 | 73 | 68310-0 | 53 days | D Hogan (25 miles) | Dylan O'Connor | 5/ 1 | 2:47.99 |
| 2024 | Good | 14 | Rapid Mission | 10 | 3 | 9 2 | 80 | 78323-5 | 14 days | J P O'Brien (77 miles) | Declan McDonogh | 4/ 1 | 2:47.96 |
| 2023 | Yielding | 8 | Seattle Sound | 1 | 5 | 9 9 | 72 | 83796-7 | 25 days | L Comer (127 miles) | Declan McDonogh | 20/ 1 | 2:43.65 |
| 2022 | Good | 10 | All Class | 11 | 7 | 9 5 | 71 | D00116 | 124 days | R McNally (212 miles) | Danny Gilligan | 12/ 1 | 2:47.15 |
| 2021 | Yielding - Soft | 15 | National Ballet | 12 | 3 | 8 12 | 74 | 05-5 | 50 days | A P O'Brien (25 miles) | Seamie Heffernan | 11/ 8 | 2:16.88 |
| Year | Favourite Finish Position | Winner Market Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 3 |
| 2024 | 5 | 2 |
| 2023 | 5 | 7 |
| 2022 | 5 | 7 |
| 2021 | 1 | 1 |
| Distance | Record Time |
|---|---|
| 1m 4f 70y | 2:42.31 |
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