Killarney Race 3 - Irish Examiner Handicap (0-60)
OICHE RUA (1) bids for a hat-trick following a 1.5L success over 1600m at Limerick last time. Selected to maintain the strong form. ACADEME (6) is a seven-start maiden. Warrants serious consideration on the back of a creditable 4L fourth tackling 1600m at Bellewstown most recently. SHAHADA ACE (7) cannot be discounted in view of a solid third attempting 1600m at Bellewstown making penultimate appearance. JASMINE AFFANALIS (5) might feature.

Jockey: S Coen
Weight: 66.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Last start won by 1.3 len at Limerick July 12 over 1609m defeating Spanish Temptress carrying 60.5kg at $6.50. The run before that won by 0.5 len at Bellewstown July 3 over 1609m defeating Eric Lock with 61kg at $34. Well placed. Rates highly and should run well again.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/12 | 12/07/2025 | 9 | HCP 3 | $19,670.00 | Limerick | 1609m | Good | Sam Coen | 60.5kg | 1:41.27 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $6.50 |
1/15 | 03/07/2025 | 20 | HCP 3 | $19,670.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Good | Ronan Whelan | 61kg | 1:44.36 | - | 11 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |
17/17 | 13/06/2025 | 89 | HCP 3 | $22,660.00 | Cork | 1609m | GY | Adam Caffrey | 56.5kg | 1:41.31 | - | 15 |
| 20.3L | $29.00 |
17/20 | 16/03/2025 | 32 | MDN FM 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1408m | Soft | Adam Caffrey | 57.5kg | 1:31.57 | - | 13 |
| 23.0L | $126.00 |
8/13 | 12/02/2025 | 16 | MDN F 3 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Rory Cleary | 58.5kg | 1:26.85 | - | 1 |
| 10.8L | $41.00 |
5/14 | 27/01/2025 | - | MDN 3 | $26,010.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Robbie Colgan | 58.5kg | 1:26.31 | - | 1 |
| 10.8L | $51.00 |

Jockey: C T Keane
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 12 at Limerick on July 12 over 1609m, 1.3 len behind Oiche Rua with 63.5kg at $10. Previously second-up 8th of 14 at Curragh on April 12 over 1207m, 10 len behind No Return with 58.5kg at $81. Will need to step up to be competitive in this field.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/12 | 12/07/2025 | 91 | HCP 3 | $19,670.00 | Limerick | 1609m | Good | W J Lee | 63.5kg | 1:41.27 | - | 11 |
| 1.3L | $10.00 |
8/14 | 12/04/2025 | 6 | MDN 3U | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 58.5kg | 1:13.11 | - | 9 |
| 10.5L | $81.00 |
6/11 | 06/04/2025 | 135 | MDN F 3 | $20,810.00 | Cork | 1408m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 58.5kg | 1:26.30 | - | 9 |
| 8.5L | $251.00 |
14/14 | 22/11/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $31,220.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McAteer | 58kg | 1:40.18 | - | 12 |
| 16.0L | $126.00 |

Jockey: I Khan
Weight: 62.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 17 at Fairyhouse on July 9 over 1408m, 19 len behind Shakazia carrying 61kg at $81. The race before that 5th of 9 at Naas on June 25 over 1609m, 13 len behind Esherann with 57.5kg at $67. Can't see him breaking through for the maiden win this time.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/17 | 09/07/2025 | 14 | MDN 3U | $25,150.00 | Fairyhouse | 1408m | Good | Joseph Sheridan | 61kg | 1:26.76 | - | 13 |
| 19.5L | $81.00 |
5/9 | 25/06/2025 | 14 | MDN 3 | $20,810.00 | Naas | 1609m | Good | Iqbal Khan | 57.5kg | 1:42.02 | - | 1 |
| 13.8L | $67.00 |
8/16 | 11/06/2025 | - | MDN 3U | $26,010.00 | Limerick | 1609m | Good | Luke McAteer | 61kg | 1:42.23 | - | 18 |
| 13.5L | $101.00 |

Jockey: D Mcmonagle
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a eight months break. Finished off last campaign eighth of 13 at Dundalk All Weather November 29 over 1408m, 4.5 len behind William F Browne carrying 56kg at $9. On debut second last of 13 at Down Royal June 21 2024 over 1408m, 10 len behind Iowntheball with 56kg at $12. Useful type who should go well.
Last Starts 230 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/13 | 29/11/2024 | 14 | CLM 2 | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Gary Paul Halpin | 56kg | 1:27.55 | - | 14 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
5/13 | 15/11/2024 | 42 | NSY HCP 2 | $20,390.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | James J G Ryan | 56kg | 1:41.03 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.33 |
1/14 | 04/10/2024 | 28 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,080.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Wesley Joyce | 54kg | 1:27.40 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $5.00 |
2/11 | 06/09/2024 | 20 | NSY HCP 2 | $18,210.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Nathan Crosse | 56.5kg | 1:29.73 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
10/12 | 17/08/2024 | 24 | APP NSY HCP 2 | $34,690.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Wesley Joyce | 51.5kg | 1:10.61 | - | 10 |
| 10.3L | $41.00 |
12/13 | 24/07/2024 | 19 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | Wesley Joyce | 58kg | 1:14.52 | - | 12 |
| 13.3L | $201.00 |
6/9 | 05/07/2024 | 14 | MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Bellewstown | 1609m | Good | R P Whelan | 56.5kg | 1:41.85 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $29.00 |
12/13 | 21/06/2024 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $26,010.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Wayne Hassett | 56kg | 1:31.48 | - | 10 |
| 10.8L | $12.00 |

Jockey: L T Mcateer
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 12 at Limerick on July 12 over 1609m, 6 len behind Oiche Rua carrying 61kg at $5.50. Before that 2nd of 15 at Limerick on June 11 over 1408m, 3 len behind In The Minus with 57kg at $11. Strong contender on best form.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 12/07/2025 | 31 | HCP 3 | $19,670.00 | Limerick | 1609m | Good | Luke McAteer | 61kg | 1:41.27 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $5.50 |
2/15 | 11/06/2025 | 12 | HCP 3U | $17,340.00 | Limerick | 1408m | Good | Luke McAteer | 57kg | 1:29.43 | - | 14 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
8/14 | 30/05/2025 | 107 | HCP 3 | $19,620.00 | Down Royal | 1408m | Good | Luke McAteer | 59.5kg | 1:28.01 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $51.00 |
11/13 | 12/02/2025 | 33 | MDN F 3 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Darragh O'Sullivan | 55.5kg | 1:26.85 | - | 13 |
| 12.8L | $201.00 |
11/12 | 10/01/2025 | 28 | MDN F 3 | $20,810.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Luke McAteer | 58.5kg | 1:40.49 | - | 8 |
| 15.3L | $41.00 |
11/14 | 13/12/2024 | - | MDN F 2 | $43,360.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Leigh Roche | 55kg | 1:27.00 | - | 13 |
| 7.8L | $81.00 |

Jockey: N M Crosse
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 9th of 12 at Limerick on July 12 over 1609m, 13 len behind Oiche Rua carrying 51.5kg at $8. Before that 9th of 13 at Leopardstown on June 12 over 1810m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Smaoineamh Sile with 54kg at $12. Prefer in something easier.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/12 | 12/07/2025 | 30 | HCP 3 | $19,670.00 | Limerick | 1609m | Good | C Geerdharry | 51.5kg | 1:41.27 | - | 1 |
| 13.5L | $8.00 |
9/13 | 12/06/2025 | 34 | HCP 3U | $23,650.00 | Leopardstown | 1810m | Soft | Rory Cleary | 54kg | 2:02.93 | - | 13 |
| 14.8L | $12.00 |
6/9 | 09/05/2025 | 15 | HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Ballinrobe | 1911m | Good | Robbie Colgan | 57.5kg | 2:09.88 | - | 5 |
| 11.8L | $7.50 |
8/12 | 24/04/2025 | 178 | HCP 3 | $19,420.00 | Tipperary | 1810m | Y | Robbie Colgan | 57.5kg | 2:03.82 | - | 11 |
| 6.8L | $17.00 |
10/16 | 28/10/2024 | 7 | NSY HCP 2 | $19,940.00 | Galway | 1408m | Heavy | Jamie Powell | 53.5kg | 1:36.47 | - | 12 |
| 11.5L | $34.00 |
9/16 | 21/10/2024 | 77 | NSY HCP 2 | $17,340.00 | Gowran Park | 1408m | SH | Robbie Colgan | 57.5kg | 1:30.04 | - | 19 |
| 15.8L | $26.00 |
18/21 | 05/08/2024 | 52 | SELL 2 | $481,550.00 | Naas | 1207m | Y | Siobhan Rutledge | 56kg | 1:11.48 | - | 9 |
| 16.5L | $126.00 |
11/17 | 14/06/2024 | 21 | SELL MDN 2 | $34,690.00 | Fairyhouse | 1207m | Good | C J MacRedmond | 54kg | 1:13.73 | - | 7 |
| 12.8L | $41.00 |
13/21 | 24/05/2024 | - | SELL MDN 2 | $43,360.00 | Curragh | 1207m | Good | Robbie Colgan | 56kg | 1:13.43 | - | 12 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: P Mcgettigan
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 9 at Ayr on June 21 over 1454m, 6 len behind Coconut Bay with 57kg at $26. Previously second-up second last of 14 at Dundalk All Weather on November 6 over 1207m, 10 len behind Tomarlo with 56kg at $67. Rates highly and should do much better.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 21/06/2025 | 141 | OPEN 3U | $12,920.00 | Ayr | 1454m | Good | Declan McDonogh | 57kg | 1:29.28 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $26.00 |
9/14 | 31/01/2025 | 17 | HCP 3 | $19,030.00 | Dundalk | 1408m | Neutral | Daniel Sheehy | 54.5kg | 1:26.91 | - | 14 |
| 9.8L | $101.00 |
8/10 | 14/01/2025 | 34 | HCP 3 | $17,340.00 | Dundalk | 1609m | Neutral | Daniel Sheehy | 56kg | 1:40.52 | - | 2 |
| 7.5L | $101.00 |
9/9 | 11/12/2024 | 35 | NSY HCP 2 | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Nicola Burns | 53kg | 1:14.05 | - | 5 |
| 9.3L | $81.00 |
13/14 | 06/11/2024 | 14 | NSY HCP 2 | $18,210.00 | Dundalk | 1207m | Neutral | Siobhan Rutledge | 56kg | 1:14.62 | - | 9 |
| 10.0L | $67.00 |
8/9 | 23/10/2024 | 123 | MDN 2 | $31,220.00 | Navan | 1005m | Y | Siobhan Rutledge | 56.5kg | 1:03.30 | - | 10 |
| 8.0L | $201.00 |
11/13 | 22/06/2024 | 33 | MDN F 2 | $11,430.00 | Lingfield | 1408m | Good Firm | Liam Wright | 55kg | 1:22.83 | - | 3 |
| 23.8L | $6.00 |
3/10 | 20/05/2024 | - | MDN 2 | $12,700.00 | Redcar | 1207m | Good Firm | Darragh Keenan | 58kg | 1:11.31 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $7.00 |