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Laytown Races: Top Two TimeWise Rated Horses Assessment

1. 4.30 Tote.ie Claiming Race
This race has a total value of £€10,500 and is run over 6f for horses aged 4 years and older.

• Lismacbryan Hill (IRE)
  • TimeWise Rating: 222
  • Odds: 3.25 (HorseRaceBase) / 6-1 (Race Card/Spotlight)
  • Details: Lismacbryan Hill, a 4-year-old gelding, will carry 10st 3lb. Trained by P. Magee and ridden by Colin Keane, the horse typically presses leaders. It last raced 11 days ago. Its latest Racing Post (RP) Rating is 9, with a master RP Rating of 53, and a Topspeed rating of 9.
  • Assessment: Despite being the top TimeWise rated horse in this race, Lismacbryan Hill remains a maiden after 16 races. While it has shown encouraging form in the spring, including a third place in a 27-runner handicap at the Curragh, it hasn’t built on this recently. The horse has run creditably in large-field handicaps and benefits from Colin Keane’s booking. However, it meets several key rivals on unfavourable terms. The spotlightlaytown verdict, which refers to the horse as “Lismacbryan,” suggests it may reproduce its solid turf form due to familiarity with the surface, giving it a slight preference over Hasiyna in another race.
• American In Paris (IRE)
  • TimeWise Rating: 218
  • Odds: 6.00 (HorseRaceBase) / 6-1 (Race Card/Spotlight)
  • Details: This 5-year-old mare will carry 10st 3lb (tongue-tie fitted). Trained by P. W. Flynn and ridden by Robert Whearty (3), she typically runs in midfield. It last raced 11 days ago. Its latest RP Rating is 27, with a master RP Rating of 53, but no Topspeed rating is provided in the spotlight.
  • Assessment: American In Paris secured her fourth career win with a 6f victory at Naas in July, preceded by two placed efforts. She has shown reasonable consistency, often leaving many horses behind in large handicaps. However, her form has dipped, as she has finished down the field in three races since her Naas win. The spotlightlaytown verdict indicates she is less suited by the race conditions, with Devil’s Angel being the preferred choice for this race.

2. 5.05 Gilna’s Cottage Inn Handicap
This handicap race, also over 6f, has a total value of £€10,500 and is for horses aged 4 years and older rated 0-60.

• Hasiyna (IRE)
  • TimeWise Rating: 236
  • Odds: 5.00 (HorseRaceBase) / 4-1 (Race Card/Spotlight)
  • Details: Hasiyna is a 5-year-old mare, carrying 10st 1lb. She is trained by J. McConnell and will be ridden by Keithen Kennedy (5). She typically runs held up. She last raced 28 days ago. Her latest RP Rating is 39, with a master RP Rating of 59. Her Topspeed rating is 53. Her official rating (OR) is 47+6.
  • Assessment: Hasiyna is a dual AW winner who has been consistently performing well on turf this summer, placing in her last four races. Her stable’s good recent form is a positive factor. While the spotlightlaytown verdict acknowledges her as an effective AW performer and consistent on turf, it gives a slight preference to Lismacbryan.
• Lismacbryan (IRE)
  • TimeWise Rating: 233
  • Odds: 2.75 (HorseRaceBase) / 9-4 (Race Card/Spotlight)
  • Details: Lismacbryan is a 4-year-old, carrying 10st 0lb. Trained by P. Cluskey and ridden by Colin Keane, this horse typically leads. It last raced 11 days ago. Her latest RP Rating is not given, but her master RP Rating is 56. No Topspeed rating is available for her in the spotlight. Her OR is 46.
  • Assessment: This horse won over 6f at the Curragh last October. She has shown a return to form with a fourth place in an 18-runner race at Naas last month and then a second place in a 21-runner 5f contest at Naas 11 days ago. With Colin Keane booked, she is considered to have a strong chance. The spotlightlaytown verdict rates Lismacbryan as the preference due to her familiarity with the surface and recent solid turf form.

3. 5.40 Download The New Tote App (Q.R.) Handicap
This handicap race is over 6f with a total value of £€12,000, for horses aged 4 years and older.

• Eyema Candy Girl (AUS)
  • TimeWise Rating: 269
  • Odds: 5.00 (HorseRaceBase) / 6-1 (Race Card/Spotlight)
  • Details: Eyema Candy Girl is a 5-year-old mare, carrying 11st 13lb. Trained by J. P. O’Brien and ridden by Mr J. L. Gleeson, she typically presses leaders. She last raced 20 days ago. Her latest RP Rating is 43, with a master RP Rating of 50. Her Topspeed rating is 43. Her OR is 69+4.
  • Assessment: This horse secured a 6f maiden win at Dundalk last November. However, she has not finished higher than fourth since then. She is closely matched with Dontspoilasale based on a recent AW clash. HorseRaceBase identifies her as the top TimeWise rated horse in this field.
• Clonmacash
  • TimeWise Rating: 258
  • Odds: 4.00 (HorseRaceBase) / 7-2 (Race Card/Spotlight)
  • Details: Clonmacash is a 4-year-old gelding, carrying 12st 0lb. Trained by A. McGuinness and ridden by Mr O. McGill (5), he typically runs in midfield. He last raced 12 days ago. His latest RP Rating is 27, with a master RP Rating of 51. His Topspeed rating is 40. His OR is 70+2.
  • Assessment: Clonmacash has three wins on AW. He recently broke his turf maiden (on his 21st attempt) in a 5f handicap at the Curragh 12 days ago. Although raised 8lb for that win, he is 6lb lower than his second-place finish at Dundalk in April. He is considered to hold a leading chance. The spotlightlaytown verdict suggests Clonmacash will cope with Jered Maddox and appreciate the extra furlong, making him the preference for this race.

4. 6.10 Pride Of Place Maiden
This maiden race offers £€11,000 in total prize money and is over 7f for horses aged 4 years and older.

• Raydamann (FR)
  • TimeWise Rating: 290
  • Odds: 3.75 (HorseRaceBase) / 2-1 (Race Card/Spotlight)
  • Details: Raydamann is a 4-year-old gelding, carrying 10st 3lb. Trained by G. Elliott and ridden by Sam Ewing, he typically presses leaders. His last Flat race was 111 days ago, though he had a jumps race 21 days ago. His latest Topspeed is 39, with a master of 52. His master RP Rating is 70. His OR is 79.
  • Assessment: Raydamann has a maiden hurdle win from April and has maintained good form over jumps. While his only Flat outing this season (1m4f handicap at Leopardstown) was unplaced, his Flat form from 2024, particularly a narrow defeat over 1m1f, gives him major claims. Despite 7f being on the sharp side, he possesses the best Flat form available. The spotlightlaytown verdict selects RAYDAMANN, highlighting his consistent jumps campaign and strong Flat form, despite the shorter trip.
• Lohengrin
  • TimeWise Rating: 250
  • Odds: 9.00 (HorseRaceBase) / 8-1 (Race Card/Spotlight)
  • Details: Lohengrin is a 5-year-old gelding, carrying 10st 3lb (tongue-tie fitted). Trained by E. Delany and ridden by Jordan Gainford, he typically runs in midfield. He last raced 19 days ago. His latest Topspeed is 28, with a master of 52. His master RP Rating is 67. His OR is 59.
  • Assessment: Lohengrin finished a fast-closing third in this very race last season after being caught too far back. He has shown promise in his recent starts for his new yard and has proven ability on this track. His trainer’s yard is in good form, making him one to consider. The spotlightlaytown verdict suggests Lohengrin may outrun his likely decent odds, given his previous performance in this race.

5. 6.40 O’NEILLS.COM Handicap
This 7f handicap race has a total value of £€10,500 and is for horses aged 4 years and older rated 0-60.

• Distillate
  • TimeWise Rating: 246
  • Odds: 5.00 (HorseRaceBase) / 8-1 (Race Card/Spotlight)
  • Details: Distillate is a 5-year-old mare, carrying 10st 9lb (tongue-tie fitted). Trained by A. McGuinness and ridden by Adam Caffrey, she typically runs held up. She last raced 9 days ago. Her latest RP Rating is 27, with a master of 52. Her Topspeed rating is 41. Her OR is 53.
  • Assessment: Distillate’s last win was a year ago at Cork over this trip. She has placed in her last couple of handicap starts and is now 9lb lower than her last winning mark. Her return to 7f is suitable, and she is expected to be in the mix if she handles the surface. HorseRaceBase places her as the top TimeWise rated horse for this race.
• Roman Harry (IRE)
  • TimeWise Rating: 225
  • Odds: 6.00 (HorseRaceBase) / 7-1 (Race Card/Spotlight)
  • Details: Roman Harry is a 5-year-old gelding, carrying 10st 13lb. Trained by Ms C. O’Connell and ridden by Colin Keane, he typically runs held up. He last raced 9 days ago. His latest RP Rating is 37, with a master of 57. His Topspeed rating is 37. His OR is 57+3.
  • Assessment: Roman Harry won the maiden race on this card last year over this distance. While he has been close on several occasions since, his form has deteriorated recently. He is considered feasibly treated if the return to this venue reignites his form.

6. 7.10 Tote, Never Beaten By SP (Q.R.) Handicap
This handicap race is for horses aged 4 years and older, over 7f, with a total value of £€13,500.

• Come On The Lads (IRE)
  • TimeWise Rating: 312
  • Odds: 3.50 (HorseRaceBase) / 8-1 (Race Card/Spotlight)
  • Details: Come On The Lads is a 5-year-old gelding, carrying 12st 0lb. Trained by G. Cromwell and ridden by Mr D. G. Lavery, he typically runs held up. His last Flat race was 258 days ago, though he had a jumps race 14 days ago. His latest Topspeed is 6. His master RP Rating is 52. His OR is 80+1.
  • Assessment: He won a valuable handicap hurdle at the Galway Festival and then placed in a follow-up bid over timber last month. He won a claimer over this trip in 2024, but that was on testing ground, and he might lack the speed for this race on what appears to be a challenging mark. HorseRaceBase has him as the top TimeWise rated horse in this field.
• Expound
  • TimeWise Rating: 306
  • Odds: 4.00 (HorseRaceBase) / 4-1 (Race Card/Spotlight)
  • Details: Expound is a 6-year-old gelding, carrying 12st 0lb (tongue-tie fitted). Trained by D. Hogan and ridden by Mr H. C. Swan, he typically leads. His last Flat race was 37 days ago, with a jumps race 21 days ago. His latest Topspeed is 6. His master RP Rating is 55. His OR is 80-12.
  • Assessment: Expound was narrowly defeated over this trip at the Galway Festival and performed creditably on a previous visit to this track. He comes into this race on the back of his best performance over hurdles and appears to be a threat back on the Flat. The spotlightlaytown verdict chooses EXPOUND to win the finale, citing his strong previous Laytown performance and recent form.