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17:30 Curragh

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SBK Handicap

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

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.00
  • Place: £1.70

Form: -20609 C BF

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

Both wins have come at this venue but on a losing run since 2021 and didn't beat a rival at Listowel earlier in the week.

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1st

8

(17)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Curragh

No More Porter

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear, headway towards near side from under 2f out, went second inside final furlong, ridden and ran on well to lead towards finish

33/1

9th

8

(4)

24th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:55 Listowel

No More Porter

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Near miss on seasonal return at the Curragh (1m, good) off 82; races off the same mark here; finished ahead of a few of these when a 4l sixth in the Irish Cambridgeshire; acts on good ground but majority of best form is on yielding or softer; not discounted but rain would increase his chance.

18/1

13th

23

(18)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

No More Porter

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Adrian McGuinness

in touch with leaders

16/1

10/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 311327

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict

Won back-to-back after a gelding procedure earlier in the campaign and has run well in defeat since but there's a suspicion that a mile is his optimum trip.

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2nd

2

(16)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Chicago Fireball

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: J P Murtagh

in touch with leaders, prominent 2f out, led towards near side 1f out, ran on well but headed towards finish

10/1

7th

12

(13)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Chicago Fireball

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: J P Murtagh

prominent

9/1

2nd

7

(6)

10th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Chicago Fireball

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

raced in second throughout, brief headway under 2f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 032048

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict

No wins since a Killarney maiden success at the start of last season; in and out of form this campaign and the drop back to 7f is probably against him this time.

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3rd

5

(14)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Genuine Article

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: Gerard Keane

dwelt start, squeezed out start, in rear, headway towards near side 1f out, ran on well and went third towards finish, nearest finish

20/1

8th

10

(12)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Genuine Article

8st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Gerard Keane

midfield

14/1

4th

5

(6)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:05 Galway

Genuine Article

9st 10lb

J: James Ryan

T: Gerard Keane

prominent

8/1

15/2

  • Place: £2.40

Form: -12801 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict

C&D winner who got his head back in front over 6f here at the start of the campaign and bounced back to his best with a Roscommon win last month; the more rain the better his chance and he's one for the shortlist, despite a 9lb rise.

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4th

10

(8)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Merisi Diamond

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Ms Joanna Morgan

in touch with leaders, headway up the centre inside final furlong, ran on and went fourth final strides, not reach leaders

15/2

1st

12

(12)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 94y

17:15 Roscommon

Merisi Diamond

8st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Ms Joanna Morgan

soon prominent, challenging when ridden under 2f out, led over 1f out, soon clear, reduced lead inside final 110yds, kept on well

10/1

12th

4

(8)

24th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Merisi Diamond

10st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Ms Joanna Morgan

Mark went through the roof for winning so well over 6f on heavy here in March but still finished second next time at Leopardstown (7f); wasn't at his best back here on final appearance in April and could be vulnerable back from a break, especially as he loves the mud.

5/1

16/1

Form: -81750 C

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict

Won two of her first three starts including a course handicap but has failed to beat a rival in two of her three subsequent runs; below form on her sole run on soft.

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5th

15

(11)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Salah Belle

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

raced far side, midfield

16/1

11th

9

(3)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:52 Cork

Salah Belle

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Has won two of her five starts, the Curragh handicap off just 4lb lower (6.5f, good); ran okay in a rated race the last time won by Linger For Longer and going that bit further this evening can help.

7/1

5th

5

(5)

7th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

13:50 Limerick

Salah Belle

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

midfield, headway against far rail over 1f out, ran on well towards finish, not reach leaders

5/1

Form: -01020 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict

C&D winner; hit the crossbar in a Premier Handicap at the Galway festival but was never involved at Leopardstown when bidding to go one better; on a good mark and versatile with regards to ground.

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6th

1

(13)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Hurricane Ivor

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

ducked left start, towards rear

10/1

14th

8

(17)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

Hurricane Ivor

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

towards rear

7/1

2nd

6

(16)

4th Aug 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Hurricane Ivor

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Seven-time winner won for the first time over this trip in May; not as good back to 6f since and has to return to form; cheekpieces tried; tough draw.

14/1

20/1

Form: 851374

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict

All four wins have come at the minimum; some fair form in defeat since his latest win at Naas but having his first try at this trip and he's probably best watched from a wide draw.

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6th

13

(15)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Mehman

9st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gerard O’Leary

hampered start, towards rear

20/1

4th

13

(3)

29th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:00 Navan

Mehman

9st 1lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Three-time AW winner who overcame traffic issues to record his first win on turf at Naas in May; beaten favourite over the minimum trip at this venue on next two starts.

8/1

Form: 345150 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict

Sole win came over this C&D back in June; not as good twice since, including back at this trip last month and possibly up against it in a race this competitive.

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8th

16

(7)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

dwelt start, raced far side, midfield

20/1

10th

10

(10)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:52 Cork

Back Down Under

9st 2lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Padraig Roche

Repelled Serialise to get off the mark at the Curragh (7f, good) and she was never dangerous after being held up to get the mile back there a month ago; this looks her trip and she's respected.

6/1

5th

7

(9)

21st Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Padraig Roche

towards rear, headway 2f out, ran on inside final furlong, never near to challenge

6/1

7/1

Form: 16-403 D BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict

Has won his fair share of races and nearly landed back-to-back renewals of a 7f handicap at Laytown 12 days ago when well backed; on a good mark but not usually at his best on slow ground.

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9th

14

(3)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Punk Poet

8st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Edward Lynam

led early, headed but prominent after 1f

7/1

3rd

10

(4)

16th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:35 Laytown

Punk Poet

11st 13lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Edward Lynam

started quickly, led

7/2

15th

8

(14)

29th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 20y

16:30 Navan

Punk Poet

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Edward Lynam

Much better known for his Dundalk exploits (five wins) and has also scored on the beach at Laytown; shaped well on turf on seasonal debut, finishing fourth of 19 over 6f at Naas; hooded for the first time; worth considering.

8/1

13/2

Form: 622012 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

Course winner last month and only found one too good in his follow up bid; however, those runs have been on good-to-firm and possibly vulnerable on slower ground back up in trip.

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10th

7

(9)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Imperial Dream

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Patrick J Flynn

prominent up the centre

13/2

2nd

3

(5)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:55 Cork

Imperial Dream

9st 12lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

pressed leader, led narrowly going okay over 2f out

5/1

1st

2

(19)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Imperial Dream

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: Patrick J Flynn

Not beaten far in three of his six starts for this yard but more effective over 7f and others appeal more.

20/1

Form: 783557

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict

Maiden winner second time out last year and some good runs in defeat so far this season; isn't proven on slower than good though and perhaps best watched with first-time tongue-tie tried.

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11th

11

(4)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Profit Refused

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Prendergast

midfield

20/1

7th

6

(12)

29th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:00 Navan

Profit Refused

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Prendergast

Juvenile maiden winner over an extended 7f; fair form in good handicap company this term but trip may be inadequate; first time with headgear.

10/1

5th

4

(9)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:52 Cork

Profit Refused

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Prendergast

Won her maiden over slightly further than this and has done well in her last two handicaps, the latest at the Curragh a premier event over the extended 6f; this is more her trip.

13/2

Form: 3-4040 CD

Last run: 69 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict

Both wins have come here, the latest over C&D in this contest last year; 4lb higher for this year's renewal and while she was a little disappointing in a fillies' handicap over 1m last time, the drop back in trip should suit and the same can be said for slower ground this time.

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12th

12

(2)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Dagoda

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

prominent towards far side

6/1

12th

3

(5)

21st Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Dagoda

9st 6lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

midfield

10/1

4th

9

(14)

30th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Dagoda

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Miss Jennifer Anne Lynch

Two-time course winner, including over C&D last September off 73; encouraging comeback run here in April wasn't built on at Naas however and has since been withdrawn on account of good ground so unlikely to have her ground here.

16/1

Form: 0-1978 D

Last run: 61 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict

Gained first win on his seasonal return in a heavy ground 7f Cork handicap; not as good from higher marks in three runs since but back on a workable mark and the ground could come in his favour.

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13th

17

(12)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Uncle Albert

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Kieran P Cotter

midfield

12/1

8th

2

(6)

29th Jul 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:40 Galway

Uncle Albert

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Kieran P Cotter

Got off the mark on seasonal debut when winning a Cork 7f handicap on heavy ground; didn't get a clear run at the Curragh last time but can get closer today with a clear passage.

5/1

7th

12

(4)

25th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Uncle Albert

8st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

Won a heavy ground Cork handicap over this trip on return but was well below that form over C&D since in similar conditions; may not be at home on faster ground.

22/1

Form: 015080 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

7f specialist who got his head back in front at Fairyhouse in June; not in the same form since but has a good draw, is only 3lb above his last winning mark and he's ground versatile.

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14th

3

(1)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Current Option

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield

20/1

20

(2)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

Current Option

8st 13lb

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second reserve; won a 7f handicap at Fairyhouse in June but nowhere near that level in three subsequent starts; has winning C&D form but looks up against it.

OUR TIP

6/1

Form: 002319 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict

Six-time course winner, the most recent three of those coming over C&D and he is a dangerous sort to give an uncontested lead to; lurks below his last winning mark and is fine with an ease in the ground.

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15th

4

(6)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Verhoyen

9st 9lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

dwelt start, in touch with leaders, led towards far side after 1f, headed 1f out, soon weakened

6/1

19

(8)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

Verhoyen

8st 13lb

T: M C Grassick

First reserve; won well at Fairyhouse (7f, good) in July and he had excuses for a below par effort at Roscommon (doesn't enjoy the mud); player if the ground keeps drying.

9th

4

(1)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 94y

17:15 Roscommon

Verhoyen

9st 13lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

Grand old servant has won seven races, latest coming at Fairyhouse (7f, good) last time out off 84 in June; only 1lb higher now but while he handles testing ground, he is probably more effective on a sounder surface these days; ran well on only previous visit to Roscommon (7.5f, good) and a good run wouldn't be the biggest surprise.

100/30

Form: 312130 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict

Has won twice at Leopardstown already this year but signs the handicapper has caught up again more recently at this venue; wouldn't want the ground soft either.

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16th

6

(5)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Giuseppe Cassioli

9st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gerard O’Leary

prominent

20/1

12th

21

(17)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Giuseppe Cassioli

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield

20/1

3rd

4

(8)

10th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Giuseppe Cassioli

9st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gerard O’Leary

in touch with leaders, soon went fourth, outpaced under 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, no match for first two

15/2

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Payout
Exacta €399.00
Straight Forecast €266.50
Tricast €1445.00
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Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Hurricane Ivor

The Irish Sun:

Profit Refused

TOPSPEED:

Mehman

SPOTLIGHT:

Verhoyen