15:10 Curragh
GoodSBK Joe McGrath Premier Handicap
- Prize money: £25652.17
- 0m 5f 0y
- 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners
Type: Flat Turf
Surface: Turf
Weather: Partly cloudy
9/2 (Won)
Form: 531114 C
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 0lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 84
Highly progressive, completing hat-trick when just holding on here over 6f last month; equally good run when fourth in Bold Lad here 13 days ago; back to minimum trip here and nicely drawn so potentially big player.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 11 (15) |
28th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Highly progressive, completing hat-trick when just holding on here over 6f last month; equally good run when fourth in Bold Lad here 13 days ago; back to minimum trip here and nicely drawn so potentially big player. |
9/2 |
|
4th 22 (17) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 7lb |
midfield |
12/1 |
10/1
Form: 945510 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 0lb
6 yo Gelding
OR: 84
Dual C&D winner beaten a head by Laugh A Minute in this race last year off 5lb lower; edged out Transcendental at Bellewstown last month but folded tamely at Navan latest; good draw and respected given his record here.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 6 (3) |
5th Oct 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 3lb |
prominent, soon went second, challenging over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong |
6/1 |
|
3 (5) |
30th Sep 2024 Good To Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 8lb |
Dual Curragh winner beaten a head by Laugh A Minute in valuable race there last summer; won at Bellewstown last month and good third in premier handicap at the Curragh on Saturday; big player if turning out again. |
9/2 |
|
2nd 10 (17) |
28th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 0lb |
Dual C&D winner beaten a head by Laugh A Minute in this race last year off 5lb lower; edged out Transcendental at Bellewstown last month but folded tamely at Navan latest; good draw and respected given his record here. |
10/1 |
15/2
Form: 9-2227 C
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 3lb
5 yo Filly
OR: 87
Won back-to-back handicaps last October on soft/heavy; runner-up on first three starts this term including Rockingham over C&D on good; ran well from a bad draw in Bold Lad 13 days ago and remains of interest.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 4 (9) |
5th Oct 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 6lb |
dwelt start, in rear throughout |
11/4 |
|
3rd 6 (7) |
28th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Won back-to-back handicaps last October on soft/heavy; runner-up on first three starts this term including Rockingham over C&D on good; ran well from a bad draw in Bold Lad 13 days ago and remains of interest. |
15/2 |
|
7th 17 (4) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 10lb |
Won back-to-back last term including a 6f course win on heavy and has hit the crossbar in each of her three starts this season; second in the Rockingham and up 2lb for her second in the Scurry last time; big chance on current form. |
8/1 |
14/1
Form: 232212 D
Last run: 43 days
W: 8st 9lb
3 yo Filly
OR: 80
Rewarded for consistency when winning Tipperary maiden last month and improved on that when overhauled close home in Cork handicap over this trip a week later; those runs on quick ground so recent rain a concern.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
6th 8 (6) |
5th Oct 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 13lb |
led, headed inside final furlong, weakened final 110yds |
7/1 |
|
4th 13 (14) |
28th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 9lb |
Rewarded for consistency when winning Tipperary maiden last month and improved on that when overhauled close home in Cork handicap over this trip a week later; those runs on quick ground so recent rain a concern. |
14/1 |
16/1
Form: 946920
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 1lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 85
Poor strike-rate on turf, pick of this season's form when narrow defeat here over 6f; bad draw in Bold Lad here on latest but still has a bit to find.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1st 5 (7) |
5th Oct 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 3lb |
in touch with leaders, raced in fourth halfway, going easily over 1f out, shaken up to lead inside final furlong, ran on well |
8/1 |
|
5th 9 (8) |
28th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 1lb |
Poor strike-rate on turf, pick of this season's form when narrow defeat here over 6f; bad draw in Bold Lad here on latest but still has a bit to find. |
16/1 |
|
11th 18 (5) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 8lb |
Won off a 4lb higher mark at Dundalk in March; back to form when touched off by Heavenly Power here last month; 2lb higher now; not dismissed. |
16/1 |
6/1
Form: 256011 CD
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 5lb
4 yo Filly
OR: 89
Shrewd buy out of Johnny Murtagh's yard and thriving of late over this trip with wins both here and at Navan on good ground; up a total of 15lb but likely still on a competitive mark, though not sure if the rain will suit.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 5 (9) |
5th Oct 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 3lb |
in touch with leaders, outpaced over 1f out, ran on final 110yds, not reach leaders |
10/1 |
|
6th 4 (4) |
28th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Shrewd buy out of Johnny Murtagh's yard and thriving of late over this trip with wins both here and at Navan on good ground; up a total of 15lb but likely still on a competitive mark, though not sure if the rain will suit. |
6/1 |
|
1st 5 (10) |
7th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 3lb |
Everything went perfectly when she comfortably landed a 5f handicap at the Curragh two weeks ago; 6lb rise not excessive and should go well. |
6/1 |
9/1
Form: 217131 C
Last run: 28 days
W: 8st 7lb
3 yo Gelding
OR: 78
Much improved since going handicapping, winning over 6f at Fairyhouse, Navan and most recently here last month, comfortably; 12lb rise looks steep and drop back to 5f may not be ideal.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
7th 14 (13) |
28th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Much improved since going handicapping, winning over 6f at Fairyhouse, Navan and most recently here last month, comfortably; 12lb rise looks steep and drop back to 5f may not be ideal. |
9/1 |
|
1st 10 (16) |
31st Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Much improved since going handicapping, winning at Fairyhouse and Navan; the drop back to five at Cork probably didn't suit last time and back up to this stiff six should suit well; should go well with a top claimer on board. |
11/2 |
|
3rd 8 (14) |
16th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
raced centre |
9/2 |
10/1
Form: 393218 C BF
Last run: 21 days
W: 9st 5lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 89
Some narrow defeats this term before convincing Navan win last month; raced on wrong side when well held behind Ostraka at same venue latest but much more favourable draw here so expected to get a lot closer to that rival.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
8th 5 (16) |
28th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 5lb |
Some narrow defeats this term before convincing Navan win last month; raced on wrong side when well held behind Ostraka at same venue latest but much more favourable draw here so expected to get a lot closer to that rival. |
10/1 |
|
8th 2 (1) |
7th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 12lb |
In excellent form this season; winning over C&D in April and returned here for a convincing win over 6f last week; up 10lb for that but no guarantee that will be enougn to stop her. |
4/1 |
|
1st 9 (4) |
29th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 180y |
9st 3lb |
made all, took keen hold, faced challenges when ridden under 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, won going away |
7/1 |
33/1
Form: 190313 D
Last run: 21 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Gelding
OR: 69
Both wins at 5f including at Tipperary last month; Navan third to Ostraka since a good run but plenty to do here from 8lb out of handicap.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
9th 16 (3) |
28th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Both wins at 5f including at Tipperary last month; Navan third to Ostraka since a good run but plenty to do here from 8lb out of handicap. |
33/1 |
|
3rd 12 (8) |
7th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Speedy sort; won a C&D handicap in May and got on top close home at Tipperary last month; 1lb wrong but has a top 7lb claimer on board and can go well. |
8/1 |
20/1
Form: 120900 D
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 2lb
3 yo Colt
OR: 87
Sole victory came in a Navan maiden in May; went very close in a valuable sprint at Epsom but recent runs well below best; blinkers now tried.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10th 8 (6) |
28th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Sole victory came in a Navan maiden in May; went very close in a valuable sprint at Epsom but recent runs well below best; blinkers now tried. |
20/1 |
|
22th 15 (19) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 11lb |
prominent towards near side |
20/1 |
|
10th 4 (2) |
1st Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 6lb |
in touch with leaders up the centre, outpaced over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong |
20/1 |
8/1
Form: 20/11D6 BF
Last run: 42 days
W: 9st 6lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 90
Reappeared from near two-year absence for wins at Navan and Naas over the summer; didn't get home over same 6f trip here last month and now tried in blinkers and dropped in trip; low draw and likely softer ground not ideal.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
11th 3 (2) |
28th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 6lb |
Reappeared from near two-year absence for wins at Navan and Naas over the summer; didn't get home over same 6f trip here last month and now tried in blinkers and dropped in trip; low draw and likely softer ground not ideal. |
8/1 |
|
8th 4 (7) |
17th Aug 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
9st 6lb |
soon led on near side of group, headed and weakened gradually from over 1f out |
5/2 |
|
1st 1 (2) |
5th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 205y |
10st 0lb |
Showed up well in several quality maidens as a 2yo but went missing for two years after disappointing at Royal Ascot; put up a fine effort to win on return in a Navan maiden over this trip; this is tougher under a big weight but has to be respected with improvement likely. |
11/4 |
12/1
Form: 080690 CD
Last run: 13 days
W: 9st 2lb
9 yo Gelding
OR: 86
Eight career wins include head defeat of Harry's Hill in this race last year and at Navan earlier this season for Ado McGuinness; yet to trouble the judge for current trainer but dropping to a potentially dangerous mark, especially if ground softens.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
12th 7 (12) |
28th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 2lb |
Eight career wins include head defeat of Harry's Hill in this race last year and at Navan earlier this season for Ado McGuinness; yet to trouble the judge for current trainer but dropping to a potentially dangerous mark, especially if ground softens. |
12/1 |
|
14th 14 (7) |
15th Sep 2024 Good 0m 6f 0y |
8st 11lb |
prominent up the centre, soon dropped to midfield |
25/1 |
|
9th 1 (13) |
29th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 180y |
10st 0lb |
Winner of eight races and rated 106 at his peak following a Listed win at Cork three years ago; has come down 8lb in the ratings since joining this yard; recent form has been uninspiring. |
12/1 |
16/1
Form: 270060 C
Last run: 13 days
W: 8st 13lb
8 yo Gelding
OR: 83
Over a year since last win (here over 6f) and although coming down in the handicap still has a fair bit to find on recent Bold Lad run.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
3rd 1 (1) |
4th Oct 2024 Standard 0m 5f 0y |
9st 12lb |
led, headed over 1f out, rallied and went third towards finish |
8/1 |
|
4 (4) |
30th Sep 2024 Good To Yielding 0m 5f 0y |
9st 7lb |
Over a year since last win although better than result infers at the Curragh on Saturday when squeezed out inside the final furlong; don't rule out. |
14/1 |
|
13th 12 (9) |
28th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 13lb |
Over a year since last win (here over 6f) and although coming down in the handicap still has a fair bit to find on recent Bold Lad run. |
16/1 |
100/1
Form: 0-6867 D
Last run: 54 days
W: 8st 7lb
6 yo Filly
OR: 47
Navan winner this time last year but winless since; way out of the handicap here and seemingly no earthly chance.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
14th 17 (1) |
28th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Navan winner this time last year but winless since; way out of the handicap here and seemingly no earthly chance. |
100/1 |
|
7th 10 (15) |
5th Aug 2024 Good 0m 5f 205y |
9st 3lb |
Got off the mark at Navan over 5f last September; consistent enough in defeat since and down 2lb from last time so considered. |
14/1 |
33/1
Form: 027784 D
Last run: 7 days
W: 8st 7lb
4 yo Colt
OR: 70
Dual AW winner is 0-10 on turf, good run last time at Navan when blinkers tried; much stiffer task here from 7lb out of handicap though.
| Place / No / Draw |
Date / Going /
Distance/ Class |
Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer |
Verdict | Starting price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
15th 15 (11) |
28th Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
8st 7lb |
Dual AW winner is 0-10 on turf, good run last time at Navan when blinkers tried; much stiffer task here from 7lb out of handicap though. |
33/1 |
|
4th 4 (2) |
21st Sep 2024 Good 0m 5f 0y |
9st 9lb |
Yet to win on turf or in handicap company; couple of good runs on soft ground early in the season but well held in cheekpieces of late and blinkers now tried; top claimer rides him for the first time. |
10/1 |
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|---|---|
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