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Johnny Ward's Friday Tips: selections from Killarney and Down Royal

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Last Updated: Thu 16 Jul 2026

Killarney concludes and keep an eye out for Keith Donoghoe's rides on the day of his stag – one of at least three at the Kerry track today!

Small entries at Down Royal suggested a very small turnout but it is not a bad card in the Maze and the field sizes are reasonable after such dry weather.

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3.42 Killarney: Shadow Paddy

T: Eoin Christopher McCarthy

11/8

A smart horse who is Eoin Christopher McCarthy's stable star, this looks a nice next step on the ladder to graded contests.

He is sure to relish conditions here.

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4.17 Killarney: Lecale's Diamond

T: Gavin Patrick Cromwell

7/2

This horse won despite rather than because of his jumping at Wexford last time.

He's a good jumper of a fence so his appeal is obvious.

6.49 Down Royal: Youcansaythatagain

6/1

This colt has a beautiful pedigree. He ran a most laudable race (just behind a well-fancied stablemate) at the Curragh given how badly he hung left – his rider struggled to steer him.

Clearly that is a worry at a left-handed track again but trainer Andy Oliver, who is having a good season, must have found a reason for the hanging and he is promising.

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