| 1 |
r Handicap |
3YO only |
17:00 |
Navan (IRE) |
17 May 2025 |
Royal County Handicap |
€27,000 |
1m 2f 40y |
Good (Good to Firm in places) |
null |
Even |
Unlucky in running when second at Leopardstown on his reappearance, LIGHT AS AIR can gain compensation. The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt was travelling easily with nowhere to go over a furlong out, before flashing home late to get within half a length of the winner. With the form of that race having been well boosted subsequently, this Irish Derby entrant looks well handicapped, despite a 7lb rise. It will be disappointing if he can't exploit a mark of 86 before stepping up in grade. C&D maiden winner Dakota Blue rates the main threat. Johnny Murtagh's gelding won with a bit in hand on his most recent visit here. Curragh maiden winner Kibris will find this easier than recent assignments. |
LIGHT AS AIR has been in the money on all three starts, and looked very unfortunate not to have won last time. He rattled home last time when clear and can get a deserved win today. Dakota Blue already has winning form to his name and looks a good sort to go handicapping with. He can give the selection the most to think about, followed by Dignam, who should appreciate this step up in trip. |
Light As Air |
Dakota Blue |
Light As Air |
Dakota Blue |
Dignam |
74 |
1 |
56.4 |
Kibris |
null |
b |
c |
Lope De Vega |
Dark Rose Angel |
Dark Angel |
3 |
62.6 |
91 |
t1 |
S T McCullagh |
null |
J P OBrien |
Ran in what looks a very strong G3 on return in March (four winners including Delacroix); didn't threaten there and was unable to justify favouritism last time; 10f might stretch him |
Wearing a tonguestrap for the first time |
5 |
null |
null |
12 |
13 |
8.33 |
64.1 |
400 |
| 2 |
r Handicap |
3YO only |
17:00 |
Navan (IRE) |
17 May 2025 |
Royal County Handicap |
€27,000 |
1m 2f 40y |
Good (Good to Firm in places) |
null |
Even |
Unlucky in running when second at Leopardstown on his reappearance, LIGHT AS AIR can gain compensation. The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt was travelling easily with nowhere to go over a furlong out, before flashing home late to get within half a length of the winner. With the form of that race having been well boosted subsequently, this Irish Derby entrant looks well handicapped, despite a 7lb rise. It will be disappointing if he can't exploit a mark of 86 before stepping up in grade. C&D maiden winner Dakota Blue rates the main threat. Johnny Murtagh's gelding won with a bit in hand on his most recent visit here. Curragh maiden winner Kibris will find this easier than recent assignments. |
LIGHT AS AIR has been in the money on all three starts, and looked very unfortunate not to have won last time. He rattled home last time when clear and can get a deserved win today. Dakota Blue already has winning form to his name and looks a good sort to go handicapping with. He can give the selection the most to think about, followed by Dignam, who should appreciate this step up in trip. |
Light As Air |
Dakota Blue |
Light As Air |
Dakota Blue |
Dignam |
74 |
5 |
-13.1 |
Dakota Blue |
FR |
ch |
g |
Sioux Nation |
Sea Goddess |
Galileo |
3 |
62.14 |
90 |
null |
B M Coen |
null |
J P Murtagh |
Has shown plenty of promise in his four starts to date, including a fourth to The Lion In Winter; enjoyed the step up in trip when winning comfortably on return; should have more to offer now handicapping |
null |
3 |
null |
null |
4.5 |
3.5 |
-22.22 |
622.22 |
490 |
| 3 |
r Handicap |
3YO only |
17:00 |
Navan (IRE) |
17 May 2025 |
Royal County Handicap |
€27,000 |
1m 2f 40y |
Good (Good to Firm in places) |
null |
Even |
Unlucky in running when second at Leopardstown on his reappearance, LIGHT AS AIR can gain compensation. The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt was travelling easily with nowhere to go over a furlong out, before flashing home late to get within half a length of the winner. With the form of that race having been well boosted subsequently, this Irish Derby entrant looks well handicapped, despite a 7lb rise. It will be disappointing if he can't exploit a mark of 86 before stepping up in grade. C&D maiden winner Dakota Blue rates the main threat. Johnny Murtagh's gelding won with a bit in hand on his most recent visit here. Curragh maiden winner Kibris will find this easier than recent assignments. |
LIGHT AS AIR has been in the money on all three starts, and looked very unfortunate not to have won last time. He rattled home last time when clear and can get a deserved win today. Dakota Blue already has winning form to his name and looks a good sort to go handicapping with. He can give the selection the most to think about, followed by Dignam, who should appreciate this step up in trip. |
Light As Air |
Dakota Blue |
Light As Air |
Dakota Blue |
Dignam |
74 |
6 |
-47.9 |
Dignam |
null |
b |
c |
Sea The Moon |
Bunraku |
Cacique |
3 |
61.23 |
88 |
null |
D P McDonogh |
null |
J P OBrien |
Hasn't shown his best in two starts over 1m this year; this new longer trip looks the right move; down 3lbs |
null |
3 |
3 |
-22.55 |
7 |
9 |
28.57 |
314.29 |
331 |
| 4 |
r Handicap |
3YO only |
17:00 |
Navan (IRE) |
17 May 2025 |
Royal County Handicap |
€27,000 |
1m 2f 40y |
Good (Good to Firm in places) |
null |
Even |
Unlucky in running when second at Leopardstown on his reappearance, LIGHT AS AIR can gain compensation. The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt was travelling easily with nowhere to go over a furlong out, before flashing home late to get within half a length of the winner. With the form of that race having been well boosted subsequently, this Irish Derby entrant looks well handicapped, despite a 7lb rise. It will be disappointing if he can't exploit a mark of 86 before stepping up in grade. C&D maiden winner Dakota Blue rates the main threat. Johnny Murtagh's gelding won with a bit in hand on his most recent visit here. Curragh maiden winner Kibris will find this easier than recent assignments. |
LIGHT AS AIR has been in the money on all three starts, and looked very unfortunate not to have won last time. He rattled home last time when clear and can get a deserved win today. Dakota Blue already has winning form to his name and looks a good sort to go handicapping with. He can give the selection the most to think about, followed by Dignam, who should appreciate this step up in trip. |
Light As Air |
Dakota Blue |
Light As Air |
Dakota Blue |
Dignam |
74 |
2 |
56.4 |
Light As Air |
null |
b |
c |
Wootton Bassett |
Fluff |
Galileo |
3 |
60.33 |
86 |
null |
W M Lordan |
null |
A P OBrien |
Placed on all three starts; looked very unlucky last time when second on handicap debut, flying home when clear ; is a half-brother to Continuous (St Leger winner); should be plenty more to come and is the one to beat |
null |
6 |
4 |
-30.44 |
2.38 |
2.38 |
0 |
0.0 |
405 |
| 5 |
r Handicap |
3YO only |
17:00 |
Navan (IRE) |
17 May 2025 |
Royal County Handicap |
€27,000 |
1m 2f 40y |
Good (Good to Firm in places) |
null |
Even |
Unlucky in running when second at Leopardstown on his reappearance, LIGHT AS AIR can gain compensation. The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt was travelling easily with nowhere to go over a furlong out, before flashing home late to get within half a length of the winner. With the form of that race having been well boosted subsequently, this Irish Derby entrant looks well handicapped, despite a 7lb rise. It will be disappointing if he can't exploit a mark of 86 before stepping up in grade. C&D maiden winner Dakota Blue rates the main threat. Johnny Murtagh's gelding won with a bit in hand on his most recent visit here. Curragh maiden winner Kibris will find this easier than recent assignments. |
LIGHT AS AIR has been in the money on all three starts, and looked very unfortunate not to have won last time. He rattled home last time when clear and can get a deserved win today. Dakota Blue already has winning form to his name and looks a good sort to go handicapping with. He can give the selection the most to think about, followed by Dignam, who should appreciate this step up in trip. |
Light As Air |
Dakota Blue |
Light As Air |
Dakota Blue |
Dignam |
74 |
3 |
-13.1 |
Dahlia Noir |
null |
br |
f |
Ten Sovereigns |
Jumellea |
Zoffany |
3 |
58.06 |
81 |
null |
G M Ryan |
null |
Donnacha OBrien |
Behind Light As Air on penultimate start; dropped in trip and scored last time in a maiden; back up in trip |
null |
7 |
2 |
0.74 |
7 |
6.5 |
-7.14 |
108.79 |
350 |
| 6 |
r Handicap |
3YO only |
17:00 |
Navan (IRE) |
17 May 2025 |
Royal County Handicap |
€27,000 |
1m 2f 40y |
Good (Good to Firm in places) |
null |
Even |
Unlucky in running when second at Leopardstown on his reappearance, LIGHT AS AIR can gain compensation. The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt was travelling easily with nowhere to go over a furlong out, before flashing home late to get within half a length of the winner. With the form of that race having been well boosted subsequently, this Irish Derby entrant looks well handicapped, despite a 7lb rise. It will be disappointing if he can't exploit a mark of 86 before stepping up in grade. C&D maiden winner Dakota Blue rates the main threat. Johnny Murtagh's gelding won with a bit in hand on his most recent visit here. Curragh maiden winner Kibris will find this easier than recent assignments. |
LIGHT AS AIR has been in the money on all three starts, and looked very unfortunate not to have won last time. He rattled home last time when clear and can get a deserved win today. Dakota Blue already has winning form to his name and looks a good sort to go handicapping with. He can give the selection the most to think about, followed by Dignam, who should appreciate this step up in trip. |
Light As Air |
Dakota Blue |
Light As Air |
Dakota Blue |
Dignam |
74 |
7 |
-16.4 |
Sunriseontheboyne |
null |
b |
g |
Cotai Glory |
Seafaring |
Born To Sea |
3 |
54.88 |
74 |
null |
W Joyce |
5 |
M Mulvany |
This trip might be a touch too far; may want it a little softer |
null |
8 |
5 |
-156.46 |
21 |
17 |
-19.05 |
108.68 |
289 |
| 7 |
r Handicap |
3YO only |
17:00 |
Navan (IRE) |
17 May 2025 |
Royal County Handicap |
€27,000 |
1m 2f 40y |
Good (Good to Firm in places) |
null |
Even |
Unlucky in running when second at Leopardstown on his reappearance, LIGHT AS AIR can gain compensation. The Aidan O'Brien-trained colt was travelling easily with nowhere to go over a furlong out, before flashing home late to get within half a length of the winner. With the form of that race having been well boosted subsequently, this Irish Derby entrant looks well handicapped, despite a 7lb rise. It will be disappointing if he can't exploit a mark of 86 before stepping up in grade. C&D maiden winner Dakota Blue rates the main threat. Johnny Murtagh's gelding won with a bit in hand on his most recent visit here. Curragh maiden winner Kibris will find this easier than recent assignments. |
LIGHT AS AIR has been in the money on all three starts, and looked very unfortunate not to have won last time. He rattled home last time when clear and can get a deserved win today. Dakota Blue already has winning form to his name and looks a good sort to go handicapping with. He can give the selection the most to think about, followed by Dignam, who should appreciate this step up in trip. |
Light As Air |
Dakota Blue |
Light As Air |
Dakota Blue |
Dignam |
74 |
4 |
-30.5 |
Heishybrid |
GB |
ch |
g |
Ulysses |
Peak Spirit |
Invincible Spirit |
3 |
53.98 |
72 |
t |
C D Hayes |
null |
N Meade |
Below par on return; down in trip should be fine; not without a chance |
Wearing a tonguestrap |
6 |
1 |
189.06 |
15 |
23 |
53.33 |
229.57 |
379 |