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15:50 Curragh

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Lavazza Nursery Handicap

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

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.30
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 044

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict

Unconvincing form in maidens; seemed to find 6f too short at Cork; top rider aboard but the yard may have a better chance with the apprentice-ridden The Marty Party.

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1st

9

(3)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Montpellier Green

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield, headway and prominent 2f out, ridden and went third 2f out, led final 110yds, pushed out towards finish

8/1

4th

9

(11)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:20 Cork

Montpellier Green

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

dwelt start, in rear, headway when nudged along over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong, nearest finish

10/1

4th

1

(2)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 94y

16:10 Roscommon

Montpellier Green

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Cost 110,000euros as a yearling and is related to a Listed winner; however, was well beaten over 6f on debut; cheekpieces replace blinkers; gelded now; looks stable second-string.

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £11.70

Form: 0U40

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict

Well-beaten on debut and unseated rider at the start next time; Galway fourth was respectable; down the field at Punchestown; probably not the best of his trainer's three runners

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2nd

6

(10)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Desmond Castle

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear, waiting for room 2f out, headway 1f out, ran on well up the centre and went second final 110yds, kept on

12/1

12th

1

(14)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

14:25 Punchestown

Desmond Castle

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Well-beaten on debut and unseated rider at the start next time; more encouraging at Galway last week behind a smart rival but still beaten 13l.

33/1

4th

2

(5)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 0f 98y

15:35 Galway

Desmond Castle

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent early, steadied and lost position but in touch with leaders soon after start

100/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 610

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict

Built on promise of debut at Cork with a 6f win at Naas in July; faced a tough task in a sales race at Naas last time.

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3rd

4

(11)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Shiota

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders under 2f out, briefly went second inside final furlong, kept on well towards finish

14/1

12th

20

(8)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:50 Naas

Shiota

8st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Ran green on debut at Cork; held on to beat today's rival Elzem in a C&D maiden despite hanging to the right; needs to be more professional to make an impact here.

16/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 000

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 64

Form & Verdict

Weak form in maidens; may need to pick up more experience but would be potentially interesting in the event of market support.

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4th

12

(15)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Tofino

9st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear, headway towards near side over 1f out, ran on and went fourth towards finish, not reach leaders

14/1

13th

17

(15)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

13:22 Naas

Tofino

8st 11lb

T: Gavin Cromwell

towards rear throughout, kept on inside final furlong

Form: 5081

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict

Handed a 4lb rise for 1m Naas win; the shorter trip may be a bigger issue than weight; faces a renewal of Naas rivalry with third-placed Ottoman.

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5th

10

(1)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Mykonian Odyssey

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Brendan W Duke

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders towards far side under 2f out, went fourth inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

10/1

1st

6

(1)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Naas

Mykonian Odyssey

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Brendan W Duke

Fifth of nine in a fillies' maiden at Leopardstown on debut in June but lesser efforts twice since; workable mark and step up in trip is probably in her favour.

16/1

8th

10

(6)

30th Jul 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Galway

Mykonian Odyssey

9st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Brendan W Duke

Outran her 200-1 odds when fifth of nine in a fillies' maiden won by Bedtime Story at Leopardstown; needs to leave poor Curragh run behind.

20/1

Form: 0704

Last run: 40 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict

Roscommon fourth in testing conditions was a step in the right direction; may improve with cheekpieces fitted.

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6th

13

(13)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Dandy Khan

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield, towards rear over 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders

10/1

4th

9

(4)

20th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 111y

17:50 Roscommon

Dandy Khan

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three ordinary runs in maidens and unproven on the ground; will do better in nurseries.

33/1

10th

15

(4)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Dandy Khan

9st 2lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 690212 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict

Won a nursery at Down Royal off 63 early this month; appeared to face a stiff task in a rated race at Listowel on Tuesday and emerged with much credit in finishing second to the Aidan O'Brien-trained Medici Venus with a short-priced stablemate behind; big chance providing this does not come too soon.

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7th

11

(4)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Curragh

The Marty Party

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent

11/4

2nd

7

(3)

24th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Listowel

The Marty Party

8st 11lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Second runner for yard; won a nursery at Down Royal off 63 last time; acts on any ground; poorly treated by the conditions of the race, though his talented jockey's 5lb claim will help; yard probably has a better chance with Drivers Seat.

20/1

1st

3

(1)

6th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 27y

17:00 Down Royal

The Marty Party

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

slightly awkward start, dwelt start, soon midfield, headway when switched left over 2f out, bit short of room over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on inside final furlong, led towards finish

3/1

Form: 345

Last run: 119 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict

Hard to assess but has had time to mature since her third run at Listowel in June; first time over 7f with improvement on the cards.

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8th

2

(16)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Irish Acclamation

9st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

midfield

10/1

5th

5

(10)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 60y

14:07 Listowel

Irish Acclamation

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

prominent

8/1

4th

6

(6)

21st Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Irish Acclamation

9st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Cost 100,000gns as a yearling; 5-1, she made a highly encouraging debut at Cork (5f, heavy) when running on well to finish close up behind one who had the benefit of a race and a well-touted Amo Racing newcomer; the benefit of that experience can bring her on again.

5/2

20/1

Form: 076

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict

Does not appeal as being attractively handicapped, though the drop from 1m to 7f may help his cause; did not seem to see out the mile here or at Punchestown.

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9th

7

(9)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Expert Analysis

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: W Ross

in touch with leaders

20/1

6th

2

(6)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

14:25 Punchestown

Expert Analysis

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: W Ross

Well beaten on debut at Galway but a better effort at the Curragh since; can run respectably but likely to be better suited to handicaps.

28/1

7th

5

(10)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Expert Analysis

9st 5lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: W Ross

midfield

66/1

10/1

Form: 487

Last run: 116 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict

Has kept good company in maidens, most notably events won by Henri Matisse and Hotazhell; feasible that he can find his level in handicaps off this mark

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10th

5

(14)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Native Honey

9st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

midfield

10/1

7th

6

(4)

5th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Native Honey

9st 5lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Ran green but showed promise first time out at Roscommon; faded in the last half furlong after a prominent showing in a 6f maiden here 11 days ago.

16/1

Form: 4551 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict

Run to a similar level of form on her first three starts; won a Fairyhouse claimer on Monday in the style of an improving filly, well in command in the closing stages; merits respect on handicap debut.

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11th

8

(2)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Moonhall Church

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Alan McIntyre

in touch with leaders

6/1

1st

4

(8)

23rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:25 Fairyhouse

Moonhall Church

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Alan McIntyre

Has run to a similar level of form in three outings; under 2l behind third-placed Kurrawa when fifth at Navan; Colin Keane booked, should go close.

7/2

12/1

Form: 07943

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict

Minor promise in maidens; fair fourth over 6f on handicap debut; kept on for third behind Mykonian Odyssey over 1m at Naas, shorter trip may not be ideal.

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12th

15

(7)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Ottoman

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

prominent

12/1

3rd

11

(6)

19th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Naas

Ottoman

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Minor promise in maidens and ran to a similar level when fourth on handicap debut (6f) three weeks ago off 63; stamina on dam's side suggests the new trip may suit.

8/1

6/1

Form: 9231 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict

Useful form in maidens; already had this rating before his Leopardstown win against 17 rivals; had first-time cheekpieces then; should be competitive if handling ease in the ground.

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13th

1

(8)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Heishybrid

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

in touch with leaders

6/1

1st

6

(1)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 30y

17:25 Leopardstown

Heishybrid

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Noel Meade

prominent, led narrowly after 1f, ridden and faced challenges from over 1f out, kept on well, gamely

9/2

20/1

Form: 609

Last run: 89 days

W: 8st 10lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict

First run over 5f better than two subsequent efforts; gelded since last run but hard to make a strong case for him.

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14th

16

(12)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Tomarlo

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Marnane

prominent

20/1

9th

2

(1)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

16:45 Roscommon

Tomarlo

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: David Marnane

prominent

40/1

10th

5

(8)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 60y

13:32 Listowel

Tomarlo

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: David Marnane

midfield

9/1

25/1

Form: 089

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict

Not an obvious contender on the form of three maiden outings over this trip.

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15th

14

(6)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Tiger Kitten

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: S M Duffy

towards rear, dropped to rear and detached under 3f out

25/1

9th

9

(8)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Gowran Park

Tiger Kitten

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: S M Duffy

Beaten 26l on debut at the Curragh (7f, gd) but shaped much better second time up over the same C&D when eighth of 13, beaten 10.5l; qualifies for a mark after this and will be of interest when tackling handicaps.

33/1

8th

12

(12)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Tiger Kitten

9st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: S M Duffy

in touch with leaders, prominent under 5f out, outpaced under 2f out

200/1

Form: 380

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 12lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict

Ran well for a long way on debut when third behind subsequent Group 1 winner Babouche at Cork; two subsequent runs have been less promising; cheekpieces tried now.

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16th

3

(5)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Mood Altering

9st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: J A Stack

led, headed under 2f out, soon weakened

14/1

15th

12

(19)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:50 Naas

Mood Altering

9st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Ran well for a long way on debut when third behind subsequent Group 3 winner Babouche at Cork; recent Leoopardstown run was less promising; yard has a stronger candidate in Grande Marques.

33/1

8th

3

(4)

25th Jul 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 57y

18:20 Leopardstown

Mood Altering

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Half-sister to yard's 6f juvenile Group 2 winner Aloha Star; ran well for a long way on debut when third behind subsequent Group 3 winner Babouche at Cork (6f, good to yielding) in June; entitled to improve.

11/1

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Payout
Exacta €1645.00
Straight Forecast €7015.20
Tricast €111364.70
Trifecta €19412.00

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Heishybrid

RP RATINGS (IRE):

The Marty Party