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Going - NH - Good Flat - Yielding. Overcast and showery
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Formscan By Tom Weekes - NOD OF APPROVAL (10) flopped as a gambled-favourite at last year’s festival, but can put things right now. Out of a Galileo-mare, the selection disappointed badly here last August but has recently shown glimpses of form and finished well behind today’s rival Darius Dark at both Cork in April and at the Curragh last month. His same rider utilises his 5lb claim today. Darius Dark is chasing a four-timer but is 8lb higher than at the Curragh, where today’s same rider claimed 2lb. Vantage Code has changed ownership since finishing second to Nermal at Roscommon and steps up further in trip while Themis scored easily at Limerick, but is 14lb higher. It took two attempts for Admiral Will Brown to land a substantial gamble, and is 14lb higher than Roscommon.

11
-271
Madbadanddangerous (IRE) b g 10-0

Coulsty (IRE)-Bonnefio(Teofilo)

(37) d1 (J Hunt)
Rated 89

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Madbadanddangerous (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
So Must I (IRE)1
12th Apr 2026 Leopardstown(1m 2f , Flat Hcap, Good to Yielding, yielding in places (Yielding after Race 4)) Madbadanddangerous (IRE) 2nd (15/8Fav 9-3 Rated 81) Oisin Murphy 4.50L in front of So Must I (IRE) 6th (13/2 9-2 Rated 80) J M Sheridan (8 ran)
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Ryefield Dasher (IRE)1
18th Sep 2025 Naas(7f , Flat Maiden, Yielding to Soft (Straight); Yielding (Round): After Race 2 changed to Soft (Straight), Yielding to Soft (Round)) Madbadanddangerous (IRE) 1st (5/2Fav 9-1) C T Keane 10.19L in front of Ryefield Dasher (IRE) 10th (66/1 8-13) G M Ryan (16 ran)
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26
414
Confused (IRE) br g 9-13

Calyx (GB)-Lampetia(Australia)

cp1(16) (The Cheeky Pups)
Rated 88

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Confused (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Sharkeyboy (FR)1
1st Jun 2026 Gowran Park(1m 1f 120yds, Flat Maiden, Yielding, good in places) Confused (IRE) 1st (6/4Fav 9-8) S Foley 6.25L in front of Sharkeyboy (FR) 5th (2/1 9-8) C T Keane (15 ran)
sp
35
0911
Themis (IRE) b f 9-13

Sottsass (FR)-War Goddess(Champs Elysees)

(16) d2 (Mrs A M O'Brien)
Rated 88

43
135
Sir Benji (IRE) b g 9-10

Sottsass (FR)-Boundless Joy(Montjeu)

(23) (Brendan Rogers)
Rated 85

510
52-5
Sharkeyboy (FR) b g 9-9

Zarak (FR)-Val Bever(Denon)

cp1(56) (Creighton Family)
Rated 84

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Sharkeyboy (FR) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Vantage Code (IRE)1
28th Sep 2025 Curragh(1m 1f , Flat Maiden, Soft (Straight course) & Yielding to Soft (Round): Changed after Race 4 to Yielding to Soft (Straight) & Yielding (Round)) Sharkeyboy (FR) 5th (8/1 9-7) J M Sheridan 10.00L in front of Vantage Code (IRE) 6th (40/1 9-7) B M Coen (8 ran)
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Fits Perfect (IRE)1
18th Oct 2025 Leopardstown(1m , Flat Maiden, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places) Sharkeyboy (FR) 2nd (15/2 9-5) J M Sheridan 20.69L in front of Fits Perfect (IRE) 11th (33/1 9-5) D P McDonogh (11 ran)
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Darius Dark (IRE)1
18th Oct 2025 Leopardstown(1m , Flat Maiden, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places) Sharkeyboy (FR) 2nd (15/2 9-5) J M Sheridan 15.19L in front of Darius Dark (IRE) 10th (28/1 9-5) N G McCullagh (11 ran)
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Confused (IRE)1
1st Jun 2026 Gowran Park(1m 1f 120yds, Flat Maiden, Yielding, good in places) Confused (IRE) 1st (6/4Fav 9-8) S Foley 6.25L in front of Sharkeyboy (FR) 5th (2/1 9-8) C T Keane (15 ran)
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614
0111
Darius Dark (IRE) b g 9-7

Dark Angel (IRE)-Cailini Alainn(Danehill Dancer)

cp2(31) d3 (Newtown Anner Stud Farm Ltd )
Rated 82

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Darius Dark (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Nod Of Approval (IRE)2
26th Jun 2026 Curragh(1m 4f , Flat Hcap, Good on straight course, good/firm, good in places on round course.) Darius Dark (IRE) 1st (3/1Fav 8-6 Rated 74) R M Mulligan 1.56L in front of Nod Of Approval (IRE) 5th (13/2 8-8 Rated 74) K G Kennedy (14 ran)
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24th Apr 2026 Cork(1m 4f 25yds, Flat Hcap, Good to yielding, yielding in places) Darius Dark (IRE) 1st (11/2 8-6 Rated 63) R M Mulligan .50L in front of Nod Of Approval (IRE) 2nd (11/2 9-5 Rated 71) S Foley (8 ran)
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Ryefield Dasher (IRE)1
2nd Nov 2025 Curragh(1m , Flat Maiden, Heavy) Ryefield Dasher (IRE) 5th (14/1 9-2) N Burns 7.00L in front of Darius Dark (IRE) 9th (125/1 9-7) R Coakley (20 ran)
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Sharkeyboy (FR)1
18th Oct 2025 Leopardstown(1m , Flat Maiden, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places) Sharkeyboy (FR) 2nd (15/2 9-5) J M Sheridan 15.19L in front of Darius Dark (IRE) 10th (28/1 9-5) N G McCullagh (11 ran)
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Fits Perfect (IRE)1
18th Oct 2025 Leopardstown(1m , Flat Maiden, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places) Darius Dark (IRE) 10th (28/1 9-5) N G McCullagh 5.50L in front of Fits Perfect (IRE) 11th (33/1 9-5) D P McDonogh (11 ran)
sp
712
6444
So Must I (IRE) ch f 9-5

Sottsass (FR)-Adana(Green Dancer)

cp4(13) (Thoroughbred Alliance Syndicate)
Rated 80

Head to Head

In the last 3 years So Must I (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Madbadanddangerous (IRE)1
12th Apr 2026 Leopardstown(1m 2f , Flat Hcap, Good to Yielding, yielding in places (Yielding after Race 4)) Madbadanddangerous (IRE) 2nd (15/8Fav 9-3 Rated 81) Oisin Murphy 4.50L in front of So Must I (IRE) 6th (13/2 9-2 Rated 80) J M Sheridan (8 ran)
sp
88
7-71
Admiral Will Brown (GB) b g 9-3

Lope Y Fernandez (IRE)-She's So Flawless(Fastnet Rock)

(16) (Barry Judge)
Rated 78

915
2231
Nermal (IRE) b g 9-3

James Garfield (IRE)-Daring Life(Cape Cross)

(27) (Joe Bolger)
Rated 78

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Nermal (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Vantage Code (IRE)1
30th Jun 2026 Roscommon(1m 2f 63yds, Flat Hcap, Good, good to yielding in places) Nermal (IRE) 1st (5/2Fav 9-6 Rated 72) B M Coen 2.50L in front of Vantage Code (IRE) 2nd (5/1 9-2 Rated 68) L F Roche (10 ran)
sp
1013
6205
Nod Of Approval (IRE) b g 9-0

Ten Sovereigns (IRE)-Round of Applause(Galileo)

(31) (John P McManus)
Rated 75

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Nod Of Approval (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Darius Dark (IRE)2
26th Jun 2026 Curragh(1m 4f , Flat Hcap, Good on straight course, good/firm, good in places on round course.) Darius Dark (IRE) 1st (3/1Fav 8-6 Rated 74) R M Mulligan 1.56L in front of Nod Of Approval (IRE) 5th (13/2 8-8 Rated 74) K G Kennedy (14 ran)
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24th Apr 2026 Cork(1m 4f 25yds, Flat Hcap, Good to yielding, yielding in places) Darius Dark (IRE) 1st (11/2 8-6 Rated 63) R M Mulligan .50L in front of Nod Of Approval (IRE) 2nd (11/2 9-5 Rated 71) S Foley (8 ran)
sp
119
3105
Misty Cove (IRE) b f 8-13

Inns Of Court (IRE)-Music Pearl(Oratorio)

(10) (Wheels On The Tram Syndicate)
Rated 74

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Misty Cove (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Vantage Code (IRE)1
29th May 2026 Down Royal(1m 2f 109yds, Flat Hcap, Good, Good to Firm in places) Vantage Code (IRE) 7th (14/1 9-4 Rated 72) B M Coen 6.75L in front of Misty Cove (IRE) 11th (17/2 9-6 Rated 74) G F Carroll (12 ran)
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127
09-0
Fits Perfect (IRE) b c 8-12

Camelot (GB)-Fits Like A Glove(Galileo)

(93) (John P McManus)
Rated 73

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Fits Perfect (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Vantage Code (IRE)1
27th Oct 2025 Galway(7f , Flat Maiden, Soft to Heavy CHANGED to Heavy after 3rd race) Vantage Code (IRE) 7th (66/1 9-7) B M Coen 5.00L in front of Fits Perfect (IRE) 9th (50/1 9-7) J M Sheridan (12 ran)
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Sharkeyboy (FR)1
18th Oct 2025 Leopardstown(1m , Flat Maiden, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places) Sharkeyboy (FR) 2nd (15/2 9-5) J M Sheridan 20.69L in front of Fits Perfect (IRE) 11th (33/1 9-5) D P McDonogh (11 ran)
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Darius Dark (IRE)1
18th Oct 2025 Leopardstown(1m , Flat Maiden, Yielding, Yielding to Soft in places) Darius Dark (IRE) 10th (28/1 9-5) N G McCullagh 5.50L in front of Fits Perfect (IRE) 11th (33/1 9-5) D P McDonogh (11 ran)
sp
134
5-60
Ryefield Dasher (IRE) b g 8-10

Time Test (GB)-Malinka(Pivotal)

(29) (Seamus Kiernan)
Rated 71

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Ryefield Dasher (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Madbadanddangerous (IRE)1
18th Sep 2025 Naas(7f , Flat Maiden, Yielding to Soft (Straight); Yielding (Round): After Race 2 changed to Soft (Straight), Yielding to Soft (Round)) Madbadanddangerous (IRE) 1st (5/2Fav 9-1) C T Keane 10.19L in front of Ryefield Dasher (IRE) 10th (66/1 8-13) G M Ryan (16 ran)
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Darius Dark (IRE)1
2nd Nov 2025 Curragh(1m , Flat Maiden, Heavy) Ryefield Dasher (IRE) 5th (14/1 9-2) N Burns 7.00L in front of Darius Dark (IRE) 9th (125/1 9-7) R Coakley (20 ran)
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1411
-072
Vantage Code (IRE) b g 8-8

Ghaiyyath (IRE)-Vedouma(Dalakhani)

(27) (Mrs A F Mee)
Rated 69

Head to Head

In the last 3 years Vantage Code (IRE) has met

HorseNo. Of times
Sharkeyboy (FR)1
28th Sep 2025 Curragh(1m 1f , Flat Maiden, Soft (Straight course) & Yielding to Soft (Round): Changed after Race 4 to Yielding to Soft (Straight) & Yielding (Round)) Sharkeyboy (FR) 5th (8/1 9-7) J M Sheridan 10.00L in front of Vantage Code (IRE) 6th (40/1 9-7) B M Coen (8 ran)
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Fits Perfect (IRE)1
27th Oct 2025 Galway(7f , Flat Maiden, Soft to Heavy CHANGED to Heavy after 3rd race) Vantage Code (IRE) 7th (66/1 9-7) B M Coen 5.00L in front of Fits Perfect (IRE) 9th (50/1 9-7) J M Sheridan (12 ran)
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Misty Cove (IRE)1
29th May 2026 Down Royal(1m 2f 109yds, Flat Hcap, Good, Good to Firm in places) Vantage Code (IRE) 7th (14/1 9-4 Rated 72) B M Coen 6.75L in front of Misty Cove (IRE) 11th (17/2 9-6 Rated 74) G F Carroll (12 ran)
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Nermal (IRE)1
30th Jun 2026 Roscommon(1m 2f 63yds, Flat Hcap, Good, good to yielding in places) Nermal (IRE) 1st (5/2Fav 9-6 Rated 72) B M Coen 2.50L in front of Vantage Code (IRE) 2nd (5/1 9-2 Rated 68) L F Roche (10 ran)
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152
778
Solas Na Gealai (IRE) b f 8-7

Teofilo (IRE)-Oiche Ghealai(Galileo)

(31) (Mrs J S Bolger)
Rated 67

Long Handicap Solas Na Gealai 8-6.

First Time - In a Flat Handicap Confused, Sharkeyboy, Solas Na Gealai, Sir Benji. Cheekpiece Sharkeyboy, Confused» Full list of First Time Gear

Probable SP 4/1 Madbadanddangerous, 9/2 Themis, 5/1 Darius Dark, 13/2 Sharkeyboy, 8/1 Nermal, 10/1 Vantage Code, 12/1 Admiral Will Brown, 14/1 Confused, Sir Benji, 20/1 Nod Of Approval, So Must I, 25/1 Misty Cove, Fits Perfect, 33/1 Solas Na Gealai, Ryefield Dasher.

Previous Years

2025 Kilmeaden 3 9-1 P A Harnett 11/2 (Donnacha Aidan O'Brien) (Drawn 5)
2024 Kentucky Gal 3 8-9 R P Cleary 11/1 (Anthony Mullins) (Drawn 14)
2023 Youcrackmeup 3 9-7 S Foley 16/1 (Mrs John Harrington) (Drawn 2)
2022 Irish Lullaby 3 9-13 S Foley 13/2 (Mrs John Harrington) (Drawn 2)
2021 Citronnade 3 9-9 S Foley 7/1 (Mrs John Harrington) (Drawn 12)
2020 Flying Scotsman 3 9-3 W M Lordan 10/3Fav (Joseph Patrick O'Brien) (Drawn 3)
2019 Halimi 3 9-9 K J Manning 7/1 (J S Bolger) (Drawn 4)
2018 Baba Boom 3 9-3 S Foley 3/1Fav (J P Murtagh) (Drawn 13)
2017 Pearl Of The West 3 9-5 W J Lee 6/1 (P A Fahy) (Drawn 6)
2016 Motherland 3 9-9 D O'Brien 2/1Fav (Joseph Patrick O'Brien) (Drawn 5)
2015 Harasava 3 8-13 P J Smullen 9/4Fav (D K Weld) (Drawn 1)
2014 Timiyan 3 9-4 P J Smullen 3/1 (D K Weld) (Drawn 1)
2013 Dark Crusader 3 9-8 F M Berry 12/1 (A J Martin) (Drawn 4)
2012 Sure Reef 3 8-12 S Foley 11/2 (M Halford) (Drawn 4)
2011 Lovers Peace 3 8-8 D M Grant 11/2 (Edmond Kent) (Drawn 2)
2010 Notalossonya 3 9-1 W M Lordan 10/1 (Edward Lynam) (Drawn 10)
2009 Mosstown 3 8-2 S Foley 7/1 (Mrs John Harrington) (Drawn 7)
2008 Ghimaar 3 9-11 P J Smullen 11/4Fav (D K Weld) (Drawn 8)
2007 Sadler's Kingdom 3 8-7 M C Hussey 9/2JFav (Richard Fahey) (Drawn 7)
2006 Almighty Jade 3 8-11 W M Lordan 8/1 (David Wachman) (Drawn 6)
2005 Noend 3 9-6 D P McDonogh 7/1 (Ms F M Crowley) (Drawn 9)
2004 Faasel 3 9-7 C P Geoghegan 7/1 (Kevin Prendergast) (Drawn 6)
2003 Pantarez 3 9-10 M J Kinane 9/2 (David Wachman) (Drawn 4)
2002 Avena Sativa 3 7-5 Helen Keohane 25/1 (R Donohoe) (Drawn 13)

Symbols Explained

WS Wind Surgery ts2 Tongue Strap vs2 Visor hd2 Hood es2 Eye Shield ec2 Eye Cover cp2 Cheekpiece bl2 Blinkers tt2 Tongue Tie bo2 Blinkers one cowl e2 Ear Plugs p2 Pacifier pc2 Pacifier with cowls ps2 Pacifier one cowl sr2 Shadow Roll co2 Cheekpiece one side sb2 Sheepskin Browband cc2 Cornell Collar xb2 Crossed Nose Band cd2 Course and Distance Winner c2 Course Winner d2 Distance Winner bf Beaten Favourite on Last Run

The superscript number on headgear bl2 indicates number of times worn. A plus bl+ indicates more than 10 times where as red background bl1indicates first time.

Trainer/Jockey In Form last 21 days

Trainer/Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
J P Murtagh/B M Coen
9
53
16

Andrew Slattery/A J Slattery
7
27
25

Mrs John Harrington/S Foley
4
30
13

Joseph Patrick O'Brien/J M Sheridan
3
21
14

Thomas Gibney/N Burns
1
3
33

Gavin Patrick Cromwell/G F Carroll
1
9
11

For Trainer/Jockeys in this race

Trainers In Form last 21 days

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Joseph Patrick O'Brien
30
228
13

Andrew Slattery
13
68
19

Mrs John Harrington
12
114
10

Gavin Patrick Cromwell
12
106
11

J P Murtagh
11
74
14

W P Mullins
5
36
13

J S Bolger
4
17
23

Noel Meade
2
44
4

Thomas Gibney
1
8
12

Patrick Magee
1
16
6

Emmet Mullins
1
16
6

For Trainers in this race

Jockeys In Form last 21 days

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
W J Lee
12
72
16

B M Coen
12
89
13

C T Keane
11
65
16

A J Slattery
8
37
21

W M Lordan
8
45
17

S Foley
6
56
10

J M Sheridan
4
48
8

G F Carroll
2
40
5

Dylan Browne McMonagle
1
27
3

N Burns
1
30
3

For Jockeys in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Galway

Trainer
Wins
Runs
%
Joseph Patrick O'Brien
41
348
12

Mrs John Harrington
22
186
12

J P Murtagh
10
105
10

W P Mullins
10
94
11

Emmet Mullins
9
57
16

Andrew Slattery
6
99
6

J S Bolger
6
80
8

Noel Meade
5
77
6

Thomas Gibney
4
35
11

Gavin Patrick Cromwell
4
138
3

Patrick Magee
1
31
3

For Trainers in this race

Flat Trainer Stats for Galway

Jockey
Wins
Runs
%
W J Lee
40
433
9

S Foley
40
403
10

W M Lordan
39
470
8

C T Keane
38
326
12

G F Carroll
29
317
9

Dylan Browne McMonagle
20
144
14

N G McCullagh
15
306
5

J M Sheridan
10
116
9

B M Coen
5
102
5

A J Slattery
4
66
6

W Joyce
4
70
6

R Whearty
3
56
5

K G Kennedy
1
31
3

S A Wallace
0
4
0

N Burns
0
14
0

For Jockeys in this race

Course Form for Galway

Horse
Wins
Runs
Nod Of Approval (IRE)
0
1
Fits Perfect (IRE)
0
1
Vantage Code (IRE)
0
1
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