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Mervue Equine Handicap

Leopardstown · 19:38 · Thursday, 9 July 2026 · 1m1f · Good To Firm

🤖 AI race preview

The race is likely to see a moderate tempo with early pressure from the front-runners, particularly from Shelbourne Flyer and Yquem, both with strong recent form and improved ground suitability, though Yquem’s recent win at Leopardstown and consistent RPR of 50 suggest he is the most credible in the field. Yquem makes appeal with a strong recent performance at Leopardstown where he won under good conditions, a marked improvement from his prior turf runs, and his RPR of 50 and OFR of 50 place him in a strong position despite a slight draw bias, while his headgear change and stable progression under John O’Donoghue add credibility. The main danger comes from Half Nutz, who showed genuine speed in a second-place finish at Leopardstown and has a solid RPR of 41, and from Medieval Night, who ran third at Leopardstown last week with a strong headway and a recent improvement in form, both of whom could challenge in the closing stages. Slaney Swagger and Milverton offer each-way value due to their maiden status and recent progress, while Burford Beauty’s consistent handicap displays and solid RPR of 66 suggest she could be a hard-to-oppose contender if she finds her stride.

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🏁 Result

1Nibras Rainbow (IRE) Leigh Roche7.50
2Alto Sax (IRE) Ben Coen7.00
3Yquem (IRE) Chris Hayes4.33
4Medieval Night (IRE) J M Sheridan23
5Master Garvey (IRE) Wesley Joyce23
6Morning Approach (IRE) W J Lee26

Settled from official results.