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17:10 Curragh

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Tote.ie Handicap

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 28 runners
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Curragh

Runners: 28 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.30
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 17-057 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict

Sole win came over C&D a year ago off 49; has run okay in a couple of big field handicaps last twice and has been given a chance by the handicapper; could play a hand.

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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

13

(15)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Goldmoyne

8st 9lb

J: Amy Jo Hayes

T: Timothy Doyle

Made all to win a 7f handicap with some ease here two weeks ago; drop back to six will not be an issue and has a big chance again off a 9lb higher mark.

8/1

1st

23

(18)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Goldmoyne

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Timothy Doyle

raced centre, made virtually all

10/1

7th

11

(2)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:10 Cork

Goldmoyne

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Timothy Doyle

Large-field Curragh handicap winner last summer (7f, good); attracted plenty of market support on both runs since his return; probably hit the front too soon at Fairyhouse last time but has leading claims down in trip.

11/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.90

Form: 563267

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict

Switched to Mark Fahey for his latest effort when not getting home in a 1m1f Ballinrobe claimer; has enough speed for this trip and the stable could not be in much better form.

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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

5

(15)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

I Bid You Ajou

9st 11lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mark Fahey

Second run for this yard when second of 28 at the Curragh (7f) 17 days ago; that might be his best trip but hard to rule out.

7/1

2nd

6

(13)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

I Bid You Ajou

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Mark Fahey

prominent up the centre, pressed winner halfway

12/1

7th

3

(9)

22nd Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 126y

17:40 Ballinrobe

I Bid You Ajou

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Mark Fahey

Consistent in defeat on AW during the winter; a similar effort on turf debut at Gowran over 7f; fair sixth of 18 in a 1m handicap at Leopardstown last time; first run for this stable; officially rated 7lb above trainer's other runner Guest Star.

10/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 260/82 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict

Did okay on her stable debut at Dundalk last month and improved on that when second in a big field handicap at Leopardstown; up 1lb for that but looks a definite contender here.

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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(18)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 94y

16:45 Roscommon

Shamrock Sprig

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

Has been consistent in defeat lately over 7f-8f back after a long absence; can go well if handling ground but stall 18 is no help.

13/2

3rd

14

(20)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Shamrock Sprig

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

Did okay on her stable debut at Dundalk last month and improved on that when second in a big field handicap at Leopardstown; up 1lb for that but looks a definite contender here.

9/1

2nd

17

(1)

8th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 42y

18:52 Leopardstown

Shamrock Sprig

8st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Mare is now 0-10, best run in 2022 when C&D second off 66; wasn't beaten far on last month's yard debut at Dundalk following a long absence when well-backed and could well be of interest here off this much reduced mark.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 230078 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict

Good efforts in soft ground handicaps over 1m and 1m2f at Cork early in the season; tried over a few trips since and has not run to the same standard; coming down the handicap but others look more likely.

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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(14)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

Pascalia

9st 5lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

AW winner capable of winning on turf and was keeping on when third at Bellewstown (1m); thereabouts.

7/1

3rd

9

(10)

27th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 211y

16:45 Bellewstown

Pascalia

9st 5lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

prominent, pushed along halfway, ridden on near side of group from 2f out, kept on final 110yds, no match for first two

5/1

4th

15

(19)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Pascalia

9st 4lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Good efforts in soft ground handicaps over 1m and 1m2f at Cork early in the season; tried over a few trips since and has not run to the same standard; coming down the handicap but others look more likely.

16/1

33/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 025006 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 52

Form & Verdict

Went close in a couple of Dundalk handicaps over the winter but has struggled to find any sort of form this summer; unseated early over hurdles at Galway last time; others much more appealing.

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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

7

(16)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 94y

16:45 Roscommon

Nibras Rainbow

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Came back to form when winning at Killarney last time over a mile on yld/soft; is 4lb higher but can be a player with a repeat of that form.

9/2

1st

9

(16)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:42 Killarney

Nibras Rainbow

9st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

raced wide early, soon prominent, went second after 2f, reminders 3f out, soon switched left and challenging, ridden when joined leader under 2f out, soon led narrowly, kept on well

13/2

4th

17

(9)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Nibras Rainbow

9st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Paul W Flynn

Went close in a couple of Dundalk handicaps over the winter but has struggled to find any sort of form this summer; unseated early over hurdles at Galway last time; others much more appealing.

33/1

6th
24 (33)
Hale Bopp

66/1

Form: 737000 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict

Five-time winner but has lost his way of late; down to a basement mark now but others look much more likely on current evidence.

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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

24

(33)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Hale Bopp

8st 12lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: R Donohoe

Five-time winner but has lost his way of late; down to a basement mark now but others look much more likely on current evidence.

66/1

18th

15

(24)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Hale Bopp

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: R Donohoe

In good form on AW last winter, three turf runs this season leave him with plenty to find; only one behind him at Roscommon last week.

25/1

14th

6

(12)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

17:50 Roscommon

Hale Bopp

9st 10lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: R Donohoe

In good form on AW last winter but both turf runs this season leave him with something to find.

16/1

Form: 6-0862

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict

Progressing this season and came home well to chase home Golden Days at Gowran last time; weighted to turn the tables although the high draw looks far from ideal.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

9

(29)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Shaaden

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Patrick J Flynn

Progressing this season and came home well to chase home Golden Days at Gowran last time; weighted to turn the tables although the high draw looks far from ideal.

9/1

2nd

3

(4)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:17 Gowran Park

Shaaden

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Patrick J Flynn

midfield, headway 1f out, ran on well and went second towards finish, nearest finish

14/1

6th

8

(5)

17th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:35 Gowran Park

Shaaden

9st 9lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Out of her depth in a Listed race last time but she's now 0-9 and failed to pull up any trees in AW handicaps; others preferred.

25/1

12/1

Form: 7-0038

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict

A close third in a Dundalk handicap last month showed he has some potential off this basement mark; not as effective but not beaten far at Gowran since; good draw and a top 5lb claimer on board.

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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

28

(3)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

The Dazzer

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Gerard Keane

A close third in a Dundalk handicap last month showed he has some potential off this basement mark; not as effective but not beaten far at Gowran since; good draw and a top 5lb claimer on board.

12/1

8th

16

(15)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:52 Gowran Park

The Dazzer

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Gerard Keane

Listowel win came two years ago but best effort for some time when front-running close third at Dundalk earlier this month when 7lb out of handicap; has to be considered on turf return.

10/1

3rd

13

(9)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Dundalk (AW)

The Dazzer

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Gerard Keane

Without a win in two years and, rated only 40, he's 7lb wrong at the weights.

20/1

14/1

Form: 000032 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict

Bounced back to form last twice, third in a 1m Naas handicap and runner-up over 6f at the same venue; up 1lb for his latest effort and the draw not in his favour, but could go well.

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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

12

(16)

27th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 211y

16:45 Bellewstown

Viva Voce

9st 3lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Tom McGuinness

soon midfield, headway from 2f out, went fourth inside final 110yds, not reach leaders

16/1

9th

18

(31)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Viva Voce

9st 3lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Tom McGuinness

Bounced back to form last twice, third in a 1m Naas handicap and runner-up over 6f at the same venue; up 1lb for his latest effort and the draw not in his favour, but could go well.

14/1

2nd

11

(6)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:20 Naas

Viva Voce

9st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Tom McGuinness

Six wins up to a mile when trained in UK; unlucky-in-running in third over a mile here last time and should go well if coping with the drop in trip.

13/2

Form: 754670 C

Last run: 24 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict

Won a 6f handicap here last year but yet to go close this time around; down 6lb from his latest effort at Naas but hard to make much of a case for at the moment.

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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(10)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 94y

16:45 Roscommon

Blanc De Noir

9st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Record of 1-17; regressive this year but running well enough at times; handles the ground but needs to do more.

18/1

10th

2

(27)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Blanc De Noir

10st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Won a 6f handicap here last year but yet to go close this time around; down 6lb from his latest effort at Naas but hard to make much of a case for at the moment.

25/1

17th

14

(10)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

17:50 Naas

Blanc De Noir

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Handicap winner for Jessica Harrington last year; consistent enough this year without looking like winning; might need to come down a bit more in the handicap.

16/1

Form: -34721 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict

Was scoring off a career-high mark when landing a division of a 7f handicap at Gowran last month for the second straight year; has won over a straight seven too and off a 4lb higher mark he looks a definite contender, even with a possibly unfavourable draw.

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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(23)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Golden Days

9st 12lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: M Halford & T Collins

Was scoring off a career-high mark when landing a division of a 7f handicap at Gowran last month for the second straight year; has won over a straight seven too and off a 4lb higher mark he looks a definite contender, even with a possibly unfavourable draw.

8/1

1st

6

(10)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:17 Gowran Park

Golden Days

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

in touch with leaders, prominent up the centre under 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, clear inside final furlong, reduced lead towards finish

11/2

2nd

9

(2)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

17:50 Roscommon

Golden Days

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Ground-versatile mare has gone close here in the past; eyecatcher under inexperienced 10lb claimer at Limerick recently so has to be on the shortlist.

5/1

12th
4 (21)
Zaragoza

12/1

Form: 08-010 C BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict

Made a successful handicap debut over 6.5f here in June but very disappointing under a 7lb penalty at Naas 12 days ago over this trip; cheekpieces back on here and dropped 3lb which makes him a very interesting runner.

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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

4

(21)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Zaragoza

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Made a successful handicap debut over 6.5f here in June but very disappointing under a 7lb penalty at Naas 12 days ago over this trip; cheekpieces back on here and dropped 3lb which makes him a very interesting runner.

12/1

10th

14

(6)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Naas

Zaragoza

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Showed much-improved form to get off the mark on handicap debut at Curragh over 6.5f, first start since being gelded; up 7lb but should have more to give; the cheekpieces worn then are left off.

9/2

1st

15

(2)

5th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:00 Curragh

Zaragoza

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Expensive yearling hasn't shown much in maidens; has been gelded and headgear on for handicap debut.

10/1

Form: -89427

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 53

Form & Verdict

Went close over 1m at Bellewstown last month but probably made too much use of and didn't get home at Killarney; others preferred.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

20

(12)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Are You In Or Out

8st 13lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: Paul Stafford

Went close over 1m at Bellewstown last month but probably made too much use of and didn't get home at Killarney; others preferred.

20/1

7th

6

(3)

16th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:15 Killarney

Are You In Or Out

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Paul Stafford

Best effort came when raised to this trip at Bellewstown last time under the champion jockey, who stays aboard; 3lb higher but a solid chance.

7/2

Form: 45-070

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict

Has beaten one rival in three starts this year and very hard to make a case for.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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12th

10

(5)

1st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

16:30 Tipperary

The Crafty Girl

9st 7lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Alan McIntyre

towards rear

25/1

14th

12

(6)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

The Crafty Girl

9st 6lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Alan McIntyre

Has beaten one rival in three starts this year and very hard to make a case for.

50/1

11th

11

(7)

4th Aug 2024

Soft

1m 0f 73y

17:00 Galway

The Crafty Girl

9st 4lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Alan McIntyre

Some promise in maidens for former yard but poor in two handicaps lately at huge prices and has a mountain to climb on that form.

50/1

20/1

Form: 080440

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict

Solid efforts in handicaps at Limerick and Roscommon earlier in the summer before well beaten back to 6f at Navan last month; might have an each-way squeak but does need to settle much better.

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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

11

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Marks One

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Solid efforts in handicaps at Limerick and Roscommon earlier in the summer; hard to fancy after running down the field the last twice.

12/1

13th

11

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:12 Killarney

Marks One

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Solid efforts in handicaps at Limerick and Roscommon earlier in the summer; hard to fancy after running down the field the last twice.

12/1

15th

10

(32)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Marks One

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Solid efforts in handicaps at Limerick and Roscommon earlier in the summer before well beaten back to 6f at Navan last month; might have an each-way squeak but does need to settle much better.

20/1

14th

7

(14)

13th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:02 Navan

Marks One

9st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Plenty keen last twice in handicaps over further, showing promise each time; drop in trip could suit and potential for more.

9/1

10/1

Form: 5/96-5

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict

Lightly-raced mare and did well on her stable debut when a closing fifth in a Gowran handicap last month after 10 months off; draw is okay and down 3lb; could well go close if she doesn't bounce.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

7

(8)

5th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 130y

18:15 Clonmel

Inablink

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Alan McIntyre

mounted in chute

20/1

16th

8

(14)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Inablink

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Alan McIntyre

Lightly-raced mare and did well on her stable debut when a closing fifth in a Gowran handicap last month after 10 months off; draw is okay and down 3lb; could well go close if she doesn't bounce.

10/1

5th

4

(16)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:52 Gowran Park

Inablink

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Alan McIntyre

towards rear

16/1

OUR TIP
17th
3 (16)
Gosford

10/1

Form: 3-9714 D BF

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 64

Form & Verdict

Gradually getting his act together this season, winning at Roscommon last month and a strong-finishing fourth at Fairyhouse eight days later when given plenty to do; can pick whatever side he wants to go from this draw and has solid claims.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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17th

3

(16)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Gosford

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Gradually getting his act together this season, winning at Roscommon last month and a strong-finishing fourth at Fairyhouse eight days later when given plenty to do; can pick whatever side he wants to go from this draw and has solid claims.

10/1

4th

1

(14)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Gosford

10st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Gowran win last year came on soft and back to form to score at Roscommon last week when coming late over extended 7f; 6lb rise offset by rider's claim so has to be respected (on final start in this grade for a while) although draw far from ideal.

9/2

1st

4

(4)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

18:20 Roscommon

Gosford

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

midfield, headway 2f out, waiting for room over 1f out, switched left and hampered rivals 1f out, ridden and ran on well to lead towards finish

13/2

33/1

Form: 954080

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict

Winless in 11 starts from 6f to 1m; well beaten but brought to a standstill at Tipperary last time; visor retained but others more appealing.

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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(7)

1st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:00 Tipperary

Exceeding

9st 9lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

midfield

16/1

18th

7

(30)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Exceeding

9st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Winless in 11 starts from 6f to 1m; well beaten but brought to a standstill at Tipperary last time; visor retained but others more appealing.

33/1

14th

2

(2)

9th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 100y

19:00 Tipperary

Exceeding

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Andrew Slattery

midfield

14/1

12/1

Form: 000-73 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict

Five-time winner came back to form when a solid third in a big field 6f handicap at Cork; down 3lb for that and could go well from a potentially good draw.

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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

20th

19

(8)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:42 Naas

Sister Lola

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Adrian Sexton

Five-time winner over further; not long with this yard and was fine third in big-field 6f contest at Cork; drifted like a barge before finishing well back over 7f at the Curragh last weekend.

18/1

19th

25

(8)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Sister Lola

8st 12lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: Adrian Sexton

Five-time winner came back to form when a solid third in a big field 6f handicap at Cork; down 3lb for that and could go well from a potentially good draw.

12/1

3rd

13

(17)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:10 Cork

Sister Lola

9st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Adrian Sexton

Highly tried four-time AW winner but operating at basement level nowadays; out of her depth in Listed company on first start for new yard at the Curragh in June; best watched.

25/1

20th
32 (2)
Reclaim

Form: 6-00

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict

Second reserve; ran better than his finishing position in a Leopardstown maiden last time; worth a market check if he gets in.

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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

17th

10

(20)

7th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:10 Navan

Reclaim

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: John James Feane

Well-supported on his only start last season; showed little in maidens but now beginning to get the hang of things in handicaps; worth considering following a staying-on fourth over 1m1f at Leopardstown

7/1

4th

15

(12)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Reclaim

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: John James Feane

Ran better than his finishing position in a maiden here two weeks ago but well beaten in a Curragh handicap on Saturday.

33/1

20th

32

(2)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Reclaim

9st 9lb

T: John James Feane

Second reserve; ran better than his finishing position in a Leopardstown maiden last time; worth a market check if he gets in.

Form: 000677 D BF

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict

Four time winner; has been campaigned over longer trips of late although did not get home over 1m4f last time; others preferred.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

21th

16

(25)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Dazzling Spirit

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Four time winner; has been campaigned over longer trips of late although did not get home over 1m4f last time; others preferred.

16/1

Form: 2580-7 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict

Off for seven months and ran at Gowran last month as if he needed it; could improve but others look more likely.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

22th

21

(10)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Pulse Of Shanghai

8st 13lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: G A Kingston

Off for seven months and ran at Gowran last month as if he needed it; could improve but others look more likely.

25/1

7th

11

(9)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:17 Gowran Park

Pulse Of Shanghai

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: G A Kingston

prominent

20/1

Form: 743447

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict

10-race maiden; went quite close in a Yarmouth handicap for Mick Appleby; stable debut and probably needs to find a bit to be a factor.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

23th

19

(24)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Ocean Bliss

9st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Daniel James Murphy

10-race maiden; went quite close in a Yarmouth handicap for Mick Appleby; stable debut and probably needs to find a bit to be a factor.

16/1

7th

4

(3)

2nd May 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

21:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Ocean Bliss

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Michael Appleby

Now 0-9 but she's been running well in minor handicaps of late, most recently a front-running fourth at Windsor ten days ago (0-65; form already franked); another big run looks on the cards.

4/1

4th

11

(5)

22nd Apr 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 6

19:50 Windsor

Ocean Bliss

8st 13lb

J: Christian Howarth

T: Michael Appleby

Promise since upped to 1m for her last two starts, finishing a close third at Newcastle before another near miss at Yarmouth nine days ago; further progress required to defy this mark but it's not out of the question.

7/1

20/1

Form: 0-0089

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 47

Form & Verdict

Yet to trouble the judge in 13 starts but not beaten far at Naas last month and ran okay at Cork since; one that could outrun his likely odds but the draw is not on his side.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

24th

26

(26)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Superior Council

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: J F Levins

Yet to trouble the judge in 13 starts but not beaten far at Naas last month and ran okay at Cork since; one that could outrun his likely odds but the draw is not on his side.

20/1

9th

24

(8)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

19:10 Cork

Superior Council

8st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: J F Levins

Regressive maiden in recent years for this yard but caught the eye in a visor at the Curragh in June and was badly impeded when beaten 1.75l into eighth at Naas this month; needs things to fall right but is dangerous.

8/1

8th

20

(13)

6th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:20 Naas

Superior Council

8st 12lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: J F Levins

Regressive maiden in recent years for this yard though not disgraced latest when coming from fair bit back at the Curragh in first-time visor (retained).

33/1

50/1

Form: 00-968 D

Last run: 80 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict

Rarely wins at the best of times (2-68) and others look much more likely.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

25th

27

(17)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Talking Tough

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: S M Duffy

Rarely wins at the best of times (2-68) and others look much more likely.

50/1

Form: 007/0-

Last run: 443 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict

Poor maiden now down to a mark of 40; new yard but hard to fancy after 13 months off.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

26th

29

(4)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Victory Lantern

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Aidan Anthony Howard

Poor maiden now down to a mark of 40; new yard but hard to fancy after 13 months off.

50/1

14

(15)

18th Jun 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Gowran Park

Victory Lantern

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Brendan W Duke

Best of her 12 runs was over 7f here early last season; big price when down the field on seasonal debut at Fairyhouse; hard to fancy on overall form.

33/1

Form: 2960

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict

Runner-up in a Gowran claimer in May on debut on soft; struggled since including when stepped up to 1m5f at Ballinrobe last month; makes little appeal.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

13

(16)

1st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

16:30 Tipperary

Dynamite Defense

9st 1lb

J: Alan Casey

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

in touch with leaders

20/1

40/1

Form: -40800 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict

AW winner has been soundly beaten in turf handicaps lately, including at Galway, so needs to do much more.

Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

28th

11

(1)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Pomeriggio

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Peter Fahey

AW winner has been soundly beaten in turf handicaps lately, including at Galway, so needs to do much more.

40/1

13th

14

(21)

2nd Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

19:40 Galway

Pomeriggio

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

towards rear

40/1

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Payout
Exacta €2768.00
Straight Forecast €1689.00
Tricast €6648.20
Trifecta €7865.00

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Thrifty Of Digby

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Shaaden

POSTDATA:

Gosford

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