Curragh Races & Results Tomform Saturday 20th April 2024

There were 52 Races on Saturday 20th April 2024 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Curragh, 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Ayr, 7 races at Bangor, 8 races at Brighton, 8 races at Thirsk, 7 races at Nottingham, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 20th April 2024

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

13:35 Curragh Maiden 7f - 18 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
20
1st (20) Zaynab (10/1 -100%)
Zaynab

10
10/1(-100%)
(20) Zaynab 10/1, Promising type. Fifth of 18 in maiden at this C&D (heavy, 14/1) on debut 33 days ago. Should improve.
Definite C&D debut promise last month but likely needs further.
1
2nd (1) Igor Stravinsky (15/8 +6%)
Igor Stravinsky

1.875
15/8(+6%)
(1) Igor Stravinsky 15/8, No Nay Never colt. Dam, winner up to 1m (British/Irish 1000 Guineas, and 2-y-o 7f winner), sister to very smart winner up to 1½m The United States. Wears blinkers. Entered for Irish 2000 Guineas. Likely type.
Out of dual Guineas winner Hermosa; blinkered newcomer with major claims on breeding.
3
3rd (3) Monasterboice (22/1 -300%)
Monasterboice

22
22/1(-300%)
(3) Monasterboice 22/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Ninth of 13 in maiden (12/1) at Dundalk (7f). Off 171 days. Blinkers on 1st time.
Claims on C&D run in October; blinkered for seasonal return.
15
4th (15) Kailasa (10/1 +17%)
Kailasa

10
10/1(+17%)
(15) Kailasa 10/1, Starspangledbanner filly. Half-sister to 1¼m winner Kailash and 7f winner Kaliysta. Dam 2-y-o 7f winner.
Nicely-bred debutante has to be worth a market check.
9
5th (9) Abbey Actress (100/1 +0%)
Abbey Actress

100
100/1(+0%)
(9) Abbey Actress 100/1, Once-raced filly. 50/1 and hooded, last of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f) on debut. Off 127 days.
Dropped out quickly as if something amiss on Dundalk debut, probably best watched for now.
18
6th (18) White Clover (15/2 +63%)
White Clover

7.5
15/2(+63%)
(18) White Clover 15/2, €30,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner filly. Half-sister to 5f winner Coley's Koko and 2-y-o 5f winner Sunmoonstar. Dam twice-raced half-sister to very smart 5f (Prix de l'Abbaye de Longchamp)/6f winner Gilt Edge Girl.
Starspangledbanner filly worth a market check on debut.
17
7th (17) Nans View (150/1 -200%)
Nans View

150
150/1(-200%)
(17) Nans View 150/1, Once-raced filly. 33/1, ninth of 11 in maiden at Gowran (8.3f, heavy) on debut, missing break. Off 6 months.
Never recovered from slow start on sole 2yo outing at Gowran; best watched for now.
19
8th (19) Wing Glider (28/1 +86%)
Wing Glider

28
28/1(+86%)
(19) Wing Glider 28/1, Once-raced filly. 200/1, tenth of 16 in maiden at this C&D (soft) on debut, not knocked about. Off 6 months.
Not disgraced on C&D debut in October; hard to see her making the required improvement.
4
9th (4) No Knee Never (2/1 -33%)
No Knee Never

2
2/1(-33%)
(4) No Knee Never 2/1, €260,000 yearling, €170,000 2-y-o, No Nay Never colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 1½m winner Latrobe and winner up to 1¼m Pink Dogwood. Dam 6f winner. Promising third of 10 in maiden (10/1) at this C&D (heavy) on debut, not knocked about. Off 6 months. May well do better.
Staying-on C&D third on debut and no surprise if he featured in a major way here.
2
10th (2) Mark's One (125/1 -525%)
Mark's One

125
125/1(-525%)
(2) Mark's One 125/1, Once-raced gelding. 50/1, ninth of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (8f) on debut 8 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
Never featured on last week's Dundalk debut; tongue tie fitted and best watched for now.
5
11th (5) Positive Energy (100/1 +0%)
Positive Energy

100
100/1(+0%)
(5) Positive Energy 100/1, Twice-raced gelding. 14/1, thirteenth of 15 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, heavy). Off 6 months.
Two late-season 2yo maiden runs suggest he'll be of more interest when tackling handicaps.
8
12th (8) Your Out Of Line (125/1 -25%)
Your Out Of Line

125
125/1(-25%)
(8) Your Out Of Line 125/1, Once-raced gelding. 50/1, fifth of 6 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) on debut 10 days ago.
Didn't get home over 1m on recent debut so drop in trip should suit.
11
13th (11) Bleak Midwinter (7/1 +50%)
Bleak Midwinter

7
7/1(+50%)
(11) Bleak Midwinter 7/1, €40,000 yearling, Wootton Bassett filly. Dam, 1½m winner, half-sister to smart 11.6f/1½m winner Brimham Rocks out of useful 2-y-o 8.3f winner (stayed 1½m) Colima.
Yard had a maiden go close at Dundalk recently so not one to ignore on debut.
16
14th (16) Kentucky Gal (40/1 -150%)
Kentucky Gal

40
40/1(-150%)
(16) Kentucky Gal 40/1, Churchill filly. Dam unraced half-sister to very smart/ungenuine 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Antonius Pius out of Yorkshire Oaks winner Catchascatchcan.
Interesting jockey booking so not one to readily dismiss.
7
15th (7) Solar Saving (20/1 +0%)
Solar Saving

20
20/1(+0%)
(7) Solar Saving 20/1, Twice-raced gelding. Ninth of 16 in maiden (9/2) at this course (9f, soft). Off 6 months. Down in trip.
Initial 2yo promise but ground concerns here on seasonal return.
12
16th (12) Bless Me (100/1 -52%)
Bless Me

100
100/1(-52%)
(12) Bless Me 100/1, Unfortunately filly. Closely related to useful winner up to 1¼m Winiata and half-sister to several winners, including useful winner up to 1m Belcarra. Dam German 7f winner.
Newcomer best watched.
6
17th (6) Rappell (150/1 -50%)
Rappell

150
150/1(-50%)
(6) Rappell 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. 125/1, seventh of 10 in maiden at Naas (5.9f, heavy). Off 6 months.
Well held both 2yo runs in October; likely to need more time.
13
18th (13) Clouds Collide (100/1 +0%)
Clouds Collide

100
100/1(+0%)
(13) Clouds Collide 100/1, Once-raced filly. Last of 10 in maiden at Dundalk (6f, 28/1) on debut. Off 171 days.
Plenty green when last of ten on Dundalk debut in November; can only be watched on return.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:35 Curragh Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Debutant Igor Stravinsky would likely need to land the spoils here if he were to take up his Irish Guineas entry at the end of next month. As is par for the course, the Aidan O'Brien/Ryan Moore representative must be given the utmost respect, but it is KAILASA who gets the vote. The daughter of Starspangledbanner makes plenty of appeal on paper, being a half-sister to two winners and a distant relative of Champion Stakes winner Kalanisi, so it would come as no surprise were she to make an immediate impact. Others to note include Zaynab, No Knee Never and Monasterboice.

IGOR STRAVINSKY makes plenty of appeal on paper being out of a 1000 Guineas winner so is taken to make a winning start. No Knee Never and Zaynab both shaped well in heavy-ground maidens at the Curragh so are feared most.

Given his C&D promise last year, NO KNEE NEVER is preferred to the superbly-bred debutant Igor Stravinsky


14:10 Curragh Stakes 5f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
1st (2) Bid For Chester (4/1 +0%)
Bid For Chester

4
4/1(+0%)
(2) Bid For Chester 4/1, Fairly useful gelding. 10/1, creditable second of 12 in handicap at Naas (7f, heavy) 27 days ago, no match for winner. Down in trip and not ruled out.
Strong recent 7f form on heavy; not sure if drop in trip will suit.
6
2nd (6) Pansy Poe (9/2 +59%)
Pansy Poe

4.5
9/2(+59%)
(6) Pansy Poe 9/2, Twice-raced maiden. 2¾ lengths third of 13 to Bonbon in maiden at Cork (5f, soft, 12/1), nearest finish. Off 6 months. Easy to look elsewhere.
Closely matched with Sweetest on Cork run but may have more scope for improvement.
7
3rd (7) Heavenly Being (11/4 +73%)
Heavenly Being

2.75
11/4(+73%)
(7) Heavenly Being 11/4, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Navan in October. 9/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Naas (7f, heavy) 27 days ago. Back down in trip with more needed.
Too keen in Madrid Handicap; drop back in trip should suit but needs to settle better.
4
4th (4) Perfect Judgement (11/1 -100%)
Perfect Judgement

11
11/1(-100%)
(4) Perfect Judgement 11/1, Fairly useful gelding. Winner at Dundalk in January. Very good third of 5 in minor event there (6f, 10/3) 36 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Expected to be bang there.
Improvement on AW recently; should go well if handling the conditions.
5
5th (5) Sweetest (13/2 -117%)
Sweetest

6.5
13/2(-117%)
(5) Sweetest 13/2, Fair filly. Winner at Dundalk in November. 18½ lengths last of 11 to A Lilac Rolla in 1000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy, 66/1) 13 days ago. Back down in trip. Trainer going well so can bounce back.
Out of depth latest but definite player here off a workable mark.
1
6th (1) Bonbon (7/1 -211%)
Bonbon

7
7/1(-211%)
(1) Bonbon 7/1, Fairly useful filly. One win from 3 runs last year. 57/10, 3¼ lengths eighth of 11 to Zorken in listed race at Deauville (5.5f, good to soft). Off 6 months. Yard having good spell but this is no easy 1ask.
Beat Sweetest in Cork maiden; still scope for improvement, especially on this ground.
3
7th (3) Lia Fail (50/1 -317%)
Lia Fail

50
50/1(-317%)
(3) Lia Fail 50/1, Fairly useful filly. Three wins from 9 runs last year. 28/1, ninth of 13 in minor event at Naas (7f, heavy). Off 6 months. Down in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time.
Best 2yo form at sprint trips; fair share of weight mind.
8
8th (8) Verified (16/1 +20%)
Verified

16
16/1(+20%)
(8) Verified 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 20/1, below form 5½ lengths sixth of 13 to Bonbon in maiden at Cork (5f, soft). Off 6 months.
Good bit to find with three of today's rivals on Cork run last September on soft.
9
9th (9) Jalaybee (17/2 +15%)
Jalaybee

8.5
17/2(+15%)
(9) Jalaybee 17/2, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable fifth of 18 in maiden at Cork (5f, heavy, 20/1) 21 days ago. Not taken lightly.
Maiden with form on heavy; place claims.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:10 Curragh Stakes 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

PERFECT JUDGEMENT didn't get the clearest of runs when keeping on for third over 6f at Dundalk and compensation could await on his return to the turf. Not beaten far on his one start here, Ado McGuinness' charge may have enough to see off Jalaybee, who was a shade unlucky not to break the maiden last season and caught the eye when grabbing fifth late in the day at Cork. This represents a significant drop in grade for Sweetest and she must be considered, along with recent Madrid Handicap second Bid For Chester.

PERFECT JUDGEMENT looks the way to go on the back of his very good Dundalk third last time out and can fend off Aidan O'Brien's Sweetest who can get back on track in these calmer waters having found Leopardstown's 1000 Guineas trial too demanding. Jalaybee appeals as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

The less exposed PANSY POE is taken to reverse Cork form with both Bonbon and Sweetest


14:45 Curragh Handicap 8f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Crystal Black (4/1 +43%)
Crystal Black

4
4/1(+43%)
(1) Crystal Black 4/1, Two wins from 6 runs last year. Career best when winning 22-runner handicap at this course (10f, good to soft, 5/1). Off 7 months. Must improve.
In form of his life here when last seen albeit on much better ground; going concerns.
11
2nd (11) Earls (11/1 -38%)
Earls

11
11/1(-38%)
(11) Earls 11/1, 22/1, creditable fifth of 19 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 33 days ago, slowly away. Others more persuasive.
Left with plenty to do in Lincoln last month; should get closer this time.
10
3rd (10) Casanova (11/1 -22%)
Casanova

11
11/1(-22%)
(10) Casanova 11/1, Twenty eight runs since last win in 2021. 25/1, respectable fourth of 19 in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 33 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
Lincoln fourth down to a competitive mark and has to enter calculations.
5
4th (5) Mr Rango (7/2 +56%)
Mr Rango

3.5
7/2(+56%)
(5) Mr Rango 7/2, Course winner. Career best when winning 13-runner handicap at Leopardstown (10f, heavy, 10/3) 10 days ago, driven clear. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not easy to make a case for.
Hammered his rivals at Leopardstown; down in trip but sure to go well.
4
5th (4) Fast Tara (9/1 +10%)
Fast Tara

9
9/1(+10%)
(4) Fast Tara 9/1, 16/1, 6¼ lengths seventh of 8 to Mutasarref in listed race at Leopardstown (8f, heavy). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving John Patrick Murtagh. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Heavy ground winner makes debut for new yard off a fair mark.
9
6th (9) Simply Sideways (12/1 -33%)
Simply Sideways

12
12/1(-33%)
(9) Simply Sideways 12/1, Five wins from 13 runs last year. 7/1, respectable 3 lengths fifth of 9 to Independent Expert in handicap at Cork (7f, heavy) 21 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip. Not taken lightly.
Cork run encouraging; return to a stiff mile to suit so not one to rule out.
13
7th (13) Mexicali Rose (8/1 +33%)
Mexicali Rose

8
8/1(+33%)
(13) Mexicali Rose 8/1, 4/1, respectable third of 15 in handicap at Newmarket (10f, soft). Off 169 days. First run for yard after leaving Ralph Beckett. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
Decent handicap form for Ralph Beckett last year; fair mark and handles heavy.
14
8th (14) Independent Expert (14/1 -56%)
Independent Expert

14
14/1(-56%)
(14) Independent Expert 14/1, Course winner. 17/2, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Cork (7f, heavy) 21 days ago by ½ length from Scholarship, slowly away.
Recent Cork winner; 4lb rise okay and gets 1m so one to consider.
8
9th (8) Scholarship (11/1 -83%)
Scholarship

11
11/1(-83%)
(8) Scholarship 11/1, First run since leaving Clive Cox when good ½-length second of 9 to Independent Expert in handicap at Cork (7f, heavy, 13/2) 21 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Promising second on yard debut at Cork behind Independent Expert; unproven over 1m.
2
10th (2) Fiscal Rules (80/1 -142%)
Fiscal Rules

80
80/1(-142%)
(2) Fiscal Rules 80/1, 6½ lengths fifth of 7 to Snapraeterea in listed race (5/1) at Naas (7f, heavy). Off over 2 years. Makes handicap debut.
Smart performer in his day but absent nearly three years so impossible to gauge.
16
11th (16) Sirjack Thomas (16/1 +0%)
Sirjack Thomas

16
16/1(+0%)
(16) Sirjack Thomas 16/1, C&D winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. Respectable fifth of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, heavy, 17/2) 13 days ago, running on. Merits consideration.
Already had three runs this season, notably Cork third to Independent Expert; bit to find.
15
12th (15) Pralognan (66/1 -371%)
Pralognan

66
66/1(-371%)
(15) Pralognan 66/1, 16/1, fell in handicap hurdle at Down Royal (20f, soft) 34 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Tongue strap back on. Can make presence felt.
Faller on last month's hurdles return and this trip looks on the short side.
3
13th (3) Grey Leader (25/1 -285%)
Grey Leader

25
25/1(-285%)
(3) Grey Leader 25/1, Lightly-raced winner. Three wins from 5 runs last year. Career best when winning 5-runner minor event (10/3) at Gowran (8.3f, heavy). Off 6 months. Makes handicap debut. Has work to do.
Three from five last year but remains relatively unexposed entering handicap ranks.
7
14th (7) Lady Lunette (40/1 -150%)
Lady Lunette

40
40/1(-150%)
(7) Lady Lunette 40/1, C&D winner. Tailed-off sixth of 7 to Sunchart in listed race (40/1) at Naas (10.4f, heavy) 27 days ago. Back down in trip.
Out of depth of late; will appreciate return to handicaps.
12
15th (12) Spirit Genie (13/2 +54%)
Spirit Genie

6.5
13/2(+54%)
(12) Spirit Genie 13/2, Latest win at Leicester in October. 25/1, respectable sixth of 20 in handicap at Doncaster (8f, heavy) 28 days ago, unable to sustain effort.
Encouraging enough seasonal return in Lincoln at Doncaster; not one to rule out.
6
16th (6) Current Option (66/1 -100%)
Current Option

66
66/1(-100%)
(6) Current Option 66/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Eighteenth of 19 in handicap at this C&D (heavy, 50/1) 33 days ago. Hood back on.
7f specialist likely to continue to find this trip a struggle in the conditions.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:45 Curragh Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

GREY LEADER showcased his versatility in his three victories from five starts in 2023, with the most recent coming on heavy ground at Gowran Park in October. The son of El Kabeir now has his attention switched to handicap company and it wouldn't be a huge surprise to see him take another step up the ladder. Crystal Black was last seen winning here on Irish Champions Weekend and is respected dropping back from 1m2f. Others to consider include Mexicali Rose and Mr Rango.

It's been a while since CASANOVA last got his head in front but he's been given a chance by the handicapper and there were positives to glean form his effort over this C&D last month. The 8-y-o shades preference ahead of Independent Expert, who got the better of Scholarship at Cork recently and a 4 lb rise is hardly draconian. The latter should be on the premises once again, too, and Mr Rango is another to consider.

Very competitive in which few can be safely ruled out. EARLS finished best of all in the Lincoln and can take revenge on Casanova


15:20 Curragh Maiden 8f - 23 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
13
1st (13) State Actor (15/2 -67%)
State Actor

7.5
15/2(-67%)
(13) State Actor 15/2, Twice-raced gelding. 4/1, second of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (8f) 25 days ago, clear of rest. That puts him firmly in the mix.
Placed in both starts over 1m at Dundalk and has a chance if handling the ground.
24
2nd (24) Uncanny (4/1 +11%)
Uncanny

4
4/1(+11%)
(24) Uncanny 4/1, Churchill filly. Dam, 1m winner who stayed 11f, half-sister to useful 1½m-13.5f winner Moon Daisy. Makes debut late in the day but market check needed.
Churchill filly from good family missed a couple of engagements last August; Moore rides.
15
3rd (15) Wisdomofhindsight (25/1 +50%)
Wisdomofhindsight

25
25/1(+50%)
(15) Wisdomofhindsight 25/1, Ninth of 19 in maiden (50/1) at this course (10f, soft) on debut. Off 7 months.
Ran okay on debut here in September, keeping on when beaten 9l over 1m2f.
16
4th (16) Concluding Call (8/1 +43%)
Concluding Call

8
8/1(+43%)
(16) Concluding Call 8/1, Twice-raced filly. 7/1, third of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (8f). Off 141 days.
Two decent runs at Dundalk, only beaten just over a length over 10.5f the first time.
3
5th (3) Come On The Lads (13/2 +68%)
Come On The Lads

6.5
13/2(+68%)
(3) Come On The Lads 13/2, Lightly-raced gelding. Good fourth of 14 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, heavy, 8/1) 13 days ago.
Has twice run well on heavy at Leopardstown, including in handicap company last time.
20
6th (20) Nelda (10/3 -67%)
Nelda

3.333333
10/3(-67%)
(20) Nelda 10/3, Lightly-raced filly. 15/8, respectable second of 11 in maiden at Galway (7f, soft), conceding first run. Off 8 months. Leading claims.
Solid maiden form at up to 7f last term; heavy ground is a worry but leading contender.
21
7th (21) Passionate (80/1 -300%)
Passionate

80
80/1(-300%)
(21) Passionate 80/1, Twice-raced filly. 14/1, thirteenth of 20 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, good). Off 11 months. First run for yard after leaving J. A. Stack.
Well held in two starts for Fozzy Stack last spring and picked up for small money in July.
6
8th (6) Expound (14/1 -27%)
Expound

14
14/1(-27%)
(6) Expound 14/1, Fairly useful gelding. Remains a maiden after 15 Flat runs. 8/1, respectable third of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (8f) 25 days ago.
Placed 10 times from 15 starts over a variety of trips; fit from the AW but ground a worry.
19
9th (19) Johanna Whitty (17/2 -6%)
Johanna Whitty

8.5
17/2(-6%)
(19) Johanna Whitty 17/2, Third of 10 in maiden at this course (12f, heavy, 9/2). Off 167 days. Significantly down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
Two creditable runs here over 1m4f; headgear on but might be done for toe over this trip.
12
10th (12) Spitfire Fighter (22/1 -83%)
Spitfire Fighter

22
22/1(-83%)
(12) Spitfire Fighter 22/1, Eighth of 12 in maiden (80/1) at this course (10f, good to soft). Off 8 months. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
Promising fourth over 7f in heavy-ground Galway maiden; off eight months; tongue-tie.
7
11th (7) Gunsight (33/1 +34%)
Gunsight

33
33/1(+34%)
(7) Gunsight 33/1, Fairly useful gelding. Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. Sixth of 9 in handicap (10/3) at Limerick (7f, good). Off 10 months.
Runner-up twice over 1m at Killarney; not seen since last summer and looks up against it.
10
12th (10) Sevensees (28/1 +0%)
Sevensees

28
28/1(+0%)
(10) Sevensees 28/1, Creditable seventh of 14 in handicap (12/1) at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) 13 days ago.
Mid-field in 1m Leopardstown handicap on his return; better for that but stiff task.
2
13th (2) Calzaghi (80/1 +20%)
Calzaghi

80
80/1(+20%)
(2) Calzaghi 80/1, 80/1, ninth of 15 in maiden at this course (7f, heavy) on debut 33 days ago.
Showed a bit of ability when keeping on in mid-field over 7f here last month.
8
14th (8) Jack Mcnamara (25/1 +38%)
Jack Mcnamara

25
25/1(+38%)
(8) Jack Mcnamara 25/1, French Navy gelding. Half-brother to 1¼m winner Nostringsattached.
Homebred is half-brother to Nostringsattached who won 1m2f maiden here for yard last term.
22
15th (22) Reckless Quality (200/1 +0%)
Reckless Quality

200
200/1(+0%)
(22) Reckless Quality 200/1, Thrice-raced filly. 40/1, seventh of 13 in maiden at Galway (7f, heavy). Off 173 days.
Modest form in 7f maidens last term; big outsider.
9
16th (9) Lord Of Excess (100/1 -52%)
Lord Of Excess

100
100/1(-52%)
(9) Lord Of Excess 100/1, Twice-raced gelding. Fourth of 10 in minor event (50/1) at Windsor (10f, good to soft). Off 10 months. First run for yard after leaving Andrew Balding.
Well held in two starts for Andrew Balding last year and picked up for small money in July.
14
17th (14) Winning Smut (80/1 -142%)
Winning Smut

80
80/1(-142%)
(14) Winning Smut 80/1, Making Flat debut. Fifth of 18 in novice hurdle (4/1) at Cork (16f, soft) 167 days ago, unsuited by drop in trip.
Decent maiden hurdler with form up to 2m7f; this will surely be too sharp on Flat debut.
5
18th (5) Eight By Ten (150/1 +25%)
Eight By Ten

150
150/1(+25%)
(5) Eight By Ten 150/1, 80/1 and tongue strap on, tenth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f) on debut 57 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals.
Bit of late headway on debut when beaten 14l in AW maiden in February; best watched.
17
19th (17) Crystal's Heir (200/1 +0%)
Crystal's Heir

200
200/1(+0%)
(17) Crystal's Heir 200/1, Twice-raced mare on Flat. Twelfth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 300/1) 15 days ago.
Well held so far under all codes; will get a handicap mark after this.
1
20th (1) Beaumadier (200/1 +0%)
Beaumadier

200
200/1(+0%)
(1) Beaumadier 200/1, Fair gelding. Remains a maiden after 10 Flat runs. Tenth of 13 in handicap at Naas (7f, heavy, 40/1) 27 days ago, slowly away.
Ten-race maiden with a low handicap mark and unlikely to be the answer to a Curragh maiden.
18
21st (18) Harseva (100/1 -203%)
Harseva

100
100/1(-203%)
(18) Harseva 100/1, Harzand filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful 6f/7f winner Aramis Grey and winner up to 8.3f Rayoumti. Wears tongue strap.
Homebred half-sister to four winners is out of unraced half-sister to high-class Intikhab.
23
22nd (23) Unassuming (13/2 -63%)
Unassuming

6.5
13/2(-63%)
(23) Unassuming 13/2, Promising individual. 16/1 and tongue strap on, fifth of 17 in maiden at this course (10f, good) on debut, running on. Off 9 months. Stable in good form. Should improve.
Came from well back to finish fifth of 17 in 1m2f maiden here on Derby weekend.
11
23rd (11) Silky Suilleabhain (250/1 -25%)
Silky Suilleabhain

250
250/1(-25%)
(11) Silky Suilleabhain 250/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Ninth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 200/1) 57 days ago.
Has made no impression in three starts; big outsider.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:20 Curragh Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Nelda sets a fair standard after finishing second in a Galway maiden last August and it would be no surprise to see her play a hand in the finish. Preference, though, is for 150,000gns purchase UNASSUMING. She fared best of those ridden off the pace when finishing fifth over 1m2f on her debut here in June last year and, with that experience under her belt, she gets a tentative vote. Johanna Whitty completes the shortlist donning cheekpieces for the first time, though the drop in trip asks a question of her.

The pick of NELDA's 3-y-o sets the standard in this big-field maiden and with fitness unlikely to be an issue given the yard she represents, she looks the way to go. State Actor and Expound are viable threats.

Heavy ground won't be ideal but NELDA, who had solid form up to 7f last term, is chosen in the hope she'll handle conditions and stay


15:55 Curragh Group 3 10f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
10
1st (10) White Birch (10/3 -11%)
White Birch

3.333333
10/3(-11%)
(10) White Birch 10/3, Smart colt. 8/1, 1½ lengths fourth of 7 to Adelaide River in Paddy Power Stakes at Leopardstown (12f, good to firm), needing stronger gallop. Off 7 months. Can make presence felt.
Might be better over 1m4f but the one to beat on figures if back to his best.
5
2nd (5) Maxux (9/2 +0%)
Maxux

4.5
9/2(+0%)
(5) Maxux 9/2, Lightly-raced Frankel filly who posted a career best when stylish winner of 11-runner Denny Cordell Lavarack & Lanwades Stud Fillies Stakes at Fairyhouse (9.1f, good to soft, 10/1) by 4¼ lengths from American Sonja. Interesting.
Readily landed 1m1f Fairyhouse Group 3 in September; unraced on worse than yielding.
9
3rd (9) Village Voice (4/1 +47%)
Village Voice

4
4/1(+47%)
(9) Village Voice 4/1, Useful filly. 13/10, career best when winning 8-runner Prix de Flore at Saint-Cloud (10.4f, soft) by neck from Manisha, staying on well. Off 6 months with more needed on form.
All three wins on soft or heavy including Navan Listed contest on last year's return.
6
4th (6) Raise You (10/1 +29%)
Raise You

10
10/1(+29%)
(6) Raise You 10/1, Smart gelding. Creditable 9¼ lengths fifth of 11 to Kyprios in Irish St Leger at this course (14f, heavy, 5/1). Off 19 months but stable in good form. Hood on 1st time. Considered.
Smart 8yo goes on heavy but this is quite an ask after a long absence; hooded.
4
5th (4) Helvic Dream (18/1 -29%)
Helvic Dream

18
18/1(-29%)
(4) Helvic Dream 18/1, Useful gelding. C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Ninth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 15/2) 21 days ago. Not dismissed back in this sphere.
Former Group 1 winner not at that level nowadays; race fit from hurdling.
3
6th (3) Crypto Force (11/1 -57%)
Crypto Force

11
11/1(-57%)
(3) Crypto Force 11/1, Thrice-raced winner. Won 5-runner Beresford Stakes (15/2) at this course (8f, good to soft) by 2¼ lengths from Adelaide River. Off 19 months. First run for yard after leaving Michael O'Callaghan with his fitness to prove.
Every chance of staying 1m2f on pedigree but stiff task after an absence since 2022.
1
7th (1) Greenland (11/2 -38%)
Greenland

5.5
11/2(-38%)
(1) Greenland 11/2, Smart colt. 5¾ lengths fifth of 7 to Fantastic Moon in Prix Niel (13/1) at Longchamp (11.9f, good). Off 7 months. Yard having good spell so no forlorn hope.
Raced exclusively in France last year, winning Group 3 at Saint-Cloud on his second start.
2
8th (2) Mashhoor (8/1 +33%)
Mashhoor

8
8/1(+33%)
(2) Mashhoor 8/1, Smart gelding. C&D winner. Three wins from 6 runs last year. 22/1, 7½ lengths sixth of 7 to Adelaide River in Paddy Power Stakes at Leopardstown (12f, good to firm). Off 7 months but not ruled out.
Behind White Birch at Leopardstown on final start last term; ground concerns.
7
9th (7) Serious Challenge (18/1 +28%)
Serious Challenge

18
18/1(+28%)
(7) Serious Challenge 18/1, Useful gelding. 3/1, 15¼ lengths fourth of 7 to Sunchart in listed race at Naas (10.4f, heavy) 27 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Plenty to find on form.
Creditable comeback in Irish Lincoln but weakened tamely in Listed contest at Naas.
8
10th (8) The Shadow Lingers (150/1 -50%)
The Shadow Lingers

150
150/1(-50%)
(8) The Shadow Lingers 150/1, 66/1, won 14-runner maiden at Dundalk (8f) on debut 66 days ago, missing break. Up in trip. Very hard to make a case for in this grade though.
Was 66-1 when easily winning 1m AW maiden on debut in February; ordinary form though.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:55 Curragh Group 3 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

WHITE BIRCH showed he goes well fresh when bursting on to the scene in the Ballysax last year, proving it was no fluke by making the frame in the Dante and Epsom Derby. He has been off since a solid enough fourth on Irish Champions Weekend and this looks like a good point of return for him. Mashhoor claimed the scalp of Al Riffa in the International Stakes, although he was behind the selection when last seen. Testing conditions seem to suit the unexposed Maxux, with Greenland and the long-absent Crypto Force worth a look too.

MAXUX signed off last season with a taking success in a Fairyhouse Group 3 so Joseph O'Brien's low-mileage Frankel filly is taken to return in style here. White Birch has the form to go close too and is feared most on his reappearance ahead of the selection's stablemate Raise You who can't be dismissed despite his lengthy absence.

A winner on her return last term, VILLAGE VOICE will enjoy conditions and is preferred to last year's Derby third White Birch


16:30 Curragh Maiden 10f - 12 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
1
1st (1) Chemistry (8/13 +38%)
Chemistry

0.615385
8/13(+38%)
(1) Chemistry 8/13, Promising type. Blinkered, third of 12 in maiden at Naas (8f, soft, 8/1) on debut, running on late. Off 6 months. Bred to relish this longer trip and there should be a good deal more to come, so looks the one to beat on return.
Plenty of debut promise at Naas in October; sure to relish step up in trip.
10
2nd (10) Bloom Vega (6/1 -33%)
Bloom Vega

6
6/1(-33%)
(10) Bloom Vega 6/1, Lope De Vega filly. Sister to smart 8.3f/9f winner Botanical: dam, 1¼m-1¾m winner, half-sister to smart 1¼m-13f winner Sea The Lion from excellent family of Irish 1000 Guineas winner Halfway To Heaven.
Nicely-bred debutante, worth a market check.
7
3rd (7) Northern Sonas (80/1 -300%)
Northern Sonas

80
80/1(-300%)
(7) Northern Sonas 80/1, Once-raced gelding. Ninth of 10 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy, 33/1) on debut. Off 6 months. Significantly up in trip.
Soundly beaten on sole 2yo start in Leopardstown maiden, can only be watched on return.
2
4th (2) Kaptain Bay (13/2 +19%)
Kaptain Bay

6.5
13/2(+19%)
(2) Kaptain Bay 13/2, Once-raced colt. Fifth of 10 in maiden at Punchestown (8f, good to soft, 25/1) on debut. Off 7 months. Up in trip. Could do better.
Mild debut promise at two; more expected of over mid-distances this year.
5
5th (5) Model Approach (8/1 +76%)
Model Approach

8
8/1(+76%)
(5) Model Approach 8/1, Once-raced gelding. 50/1 and cheekpieces on, fifth of 11 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) on debut 13 days ago. Up in trip. Bred to do better for this longer trip, so not ruled out.
Just fair debut effort at Leopardstown 13 days ago, probably needs more time.
13
6th (13) Sheen Falls Time (80/1 -60%)
Sheen Falls Time

80
80/1(-60%)
(13) Sheen Falls Time 80/1, Twice-raced filly. Eighth of 13 in maiden (66/1) at Dundalk (7f) 29 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
Well held on last month's AW return; likely more one for handicaps.
9
7th (9) Valjean (12/1 +25%)
Valjean

12
12/1(+25%)
(9) Valjean 12/1, Awtaad colt. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1½m winner Battalion.
Of limited appeal on breeding and best watched on debut.
4
8th (4) Maharajjah (14/1 -180%)
Maharajjah

14
14/1(-180%)
(4) Maharajjah 14/1, Rajj gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including winner up to 6f Isle of Lismore and 1m winner Swinley Forest.
Newcomer bred for shorter trips, probably best watched.
11
9th (11) Glowing Bird (50/1 -400%)
Glowing Bird

50
50/1(-400%)
(11) Glowing Bird 50/1, €40,000 foal, €15,000 yearling, Phoenix of Spain filly. Half-sister to useful 2-y-o 1m winner Encore L'amour and 6f-1m winner Global Spirit.
Probably all the better for this debut run but worth a market check nonetheless.
3
10th (3) King Of The Bronx (200/1 -203%)
King Of The Bronx

200
200/1(-203%)
(3) King Of The Bronx 200/1, Twice-raced gelding. Last of 12 in maiden (200/1) at Navan (8f, soft). Off 6 months. Up in trip.
Last on both 2yo outings, easily overlooked.
6
11th (6) Noble Nation (22/1 +56%)
Noble Nation

22
22/1(+56%)
(6) Noble Nation 22/1, Sioux Nation gelding. Half-brother to numerous winners, including smart 5f winner Primo Uomo and useful winner up to 7f Safari Sunseeker. Dam unraced.
Newcomer with stamina concerns on breeding.
8
12th (8) Thefutureisnow (250/1 -279%)
Thefutureisnow

250
250/1(-279%)
(8) Thefutureisnow 250/1, €2,000 yearling, Highland Reel gelding. Half-brother to 8.5f-1¼m winner One Pekan and 1m-1¼m winner Southern Storm.
Cheaply bought Highland Reel gelding likely best watched on debut.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:30 Curragh Maiden 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

Chemistry shaped with some promise when third on debut at Naas in October and appears to be open to improvement for stepping up in trip. Similar comments apply to Model Approach, who finished fifth at Leopardstown earlier in the month, but a chance is taken on BLOOM VEGA. Conditions are unlikely to be a concern given her dam was a dual Listed winner with cut in the ground and Johnny Murtagh's Lope De Vega filly commands plenty of respect on her first career start.

CHEMISTRY showed plenty to work on over an inadequate trip on debut at Naas 6 months ago and could be much improved on return, so he's preferred to Bloom Vega, who is the clear pick of the newcomers. Model Approach is also expected to step forward over this longer distance, so he's another one to consider.

Little strength in depth for a maiden at this venue and likely a good opportunity for CHEMISTRY, who should relish this step up in trip


17:05 Curragh Handicap 6f - 21 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
18
1st (18) Mercurial (10/1 +60%)
Mercurial

10
10/1(+60%)
(18) Mercurial 10/1, One win from 26 Flat runs. Below form 11¾ lengths ninth of 20 to Merisi Diamond in C&D handicap (heavy, 5/1) on return 33 days ago, not knocked about. Cheekpieces back on. Should be sharper for the outing.
Runner-up three times last term including over C&D on similar ground in October.
20
2nd (20) Midnight Fire (22/1 +12%)
Midnight Fire

22
22/1(+12%)
(20) Midnight Fire 22/1, 3-time C&D winner. 20/1, below form tenth of 19 in handicap at this course (5.9f, heavy). Off 172 days.
Three of his four wins have come over C&D including first-time out last term on heavy.
10
3rd (10) Ramiro (15/2 +66%)
Ramiro

7.5
15/2(+66%)
(10) Ramiro 15/2, Course winner. Shaped better than the result when seventh of 9 in handicap (2/1) at Cork (7f, heavy) 21 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Second at Naas prior to that. Interesting back at 6f.
Good second over 7f at Naas last month; didn't see out his race when favourite at Cork.
4
4th (4) Dagoda (25/1 -150%)
Dagoda

25
25/1(-150%)
(4) Dagoda 25/1, C&D winner. Good third of 19 in handicap at this course (5.9f, heavy, 14/1). Off 172 days.
Dual course winner and third of 19 after missing the break in a C&D handicap in October.
3
5th (3) Tough Talk (20/1 -344%)
Tough Talk

20
20/1(-344%)
(3) Tough Talk 20/1, Lightly-raced winner. C&D winner. Fourth of 6 in handicap (7/4) at Leopardstown (7.3f, good), nearest finish. Off 9 months. Stable in good form. Tongue strap back on.
Smart 2yo and lightly raced since; potentially on a good mark with perhaps more to give.
12
5th (12) Rathbranchurch (25/1 +24%)
Rathbranchurch

25
25/1(+24%)
(12) Rathbranchurch 25/1, Winner at Navan in October. Eighth of 12 in handicap (10/1) at this course (5f, heavy). Off 167 days. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Consistent handicapper throughout last season and ran well first time out; goes on heavy.
22
7th (22) Tai Sing Yeh (28/1 +30%)
Tai Sing Yeh

28
28/1(+30%)
(22) Tai Sing Yeh 28/1, Four wins from 24 runs last year. 16/1, very good third of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (6f) 15 days ago. Respected.
Only beaten 2l in AW handicap latest but this company looks bit too hot for him.
11
8th (11) Merisi Diamond (15/8 +32%)
Merisi Diamond

1.875
15/8(+32%)
(11) Merisi Diamond 15/8, C&D winner. One win from 3 runs last year. 5/6 and hooded for 1st time, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) 10 days ago, conceding first run. Expected to be bang there.
Dual course winner on heavy; second over 7f at Leopardstown last time; has more to offer.
6
9th (6) Brave Troop (20/1 -25%)
Brave Troop

20
20/1(-25%)
(6) Brave Troop 20/1, Two wins from 6 runs last year. 7/1, fell in novice hurdle at Gowran (16f, heavy). Off 6 months. Fairly useful on the Flat, creditable on last Flat run. Down in trip.
Beaten fractions off this mark over 7f at Listowel in September; long lay-off to overcome.
1
10th (1) Heavenly Power (25/1 -213%)
Heavenly Power

25
25/1(-213%)
(1) Heavenly Power 25/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Navan in October. Respectable third of 10 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, soft, 4/1). Off 6 months. Merits consideration.
Dual course winner but probably needs his best form yet to defy current mark.
8
11th (8) Polar Bear (10/1 +44%)
Polar Bear

10
10/1(+44%)
(8) Polar Bear 10/1, Below form fifth of 13 in handicap at this course (5f, heavy, 16/1) 33 days ago.
Has won over 6f and handles heavy; should have come on for fair return at Cork.
19
12th (19) Hokusai (18/1 +10%)
Hokusai

18
18/1(+10%)
(19) Hokusai 18/1, 20/1, respectable eighth of 23 in handicap at this course (8f, heavy) on reappearance 33 days ago, hampered. Back down in trip. Blinkers back on.
Yet to shine over this trip but could go well under last season's champion apprentice.
16
13th (16) Secret Magician (9/2 +55%)
Secret Magician

4.5
9/2(+55%)
(16) Secret Magician 9/2, C&D winner. 9/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Cork (7f, heavy) 21 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
Both wins have come over C&D and he handles heavy; shaped well at Cork three weeks ago.
5
14th (5) Rough Diamond (33/1 -83%)
Rough Diamond

33
33/1(-83%)
(5) Rough Diamond 33/1, C&D winner. 17/2, sixth of 9 in handicap at Dundalk (6f) 57 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Tongue strap on 1st time.
Four-time winner handles soft; not in great form on AW over the winter; tongue-tie.
21
15th (21) Super Over (18/1 -29%)
Super Over

18
18/1(-29%)
(21) Super Over 18/1, Latest win at Dundalk in March. Seventh of 20 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, heavy, 10/1) 13 days ago. Back down in trip.
Four wins on AW (7f/1m); yet to win on turf and faded over 1m on heavy ground last time.
13
16th (13) Saturn Seven (33/1 -65%)
Saturn Seven

33
33/1(-65%)
(13) Saturn Seven 33/1, Career best when winning 14-runner handicap (12/1) at this course (5f, soft). Off 6 months. First run for yard after leaving Ken Condon.
5f winner here on testing ground when last seen in October; visor worn then left off.
7
17th (7) Gustavus Weston (28/1 -40%)
Gustavus Weston

28
28/1(-40%)
(7) Gustavus Weston 28/1, 3-time C&D winner. Twenty one runs since last win in 2021. Last of 11 in handicap at Cork (5f, heavy, 28/1) 21 days ago.
Second over 5f here in the autumn but no encouragement from his two starts this term.
2
18th (2) Never Shout Never (28/1 -40%)
Never Shout Never

28
28/1(-40%)
(2) Never Shout Never 28/1, Below form sixth of 11 in handicap (50/1) at Cork (5f, heavy) 21 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Second over C&D last term for Fozzy Stack; weak in market when beaten around 5l at Cork.
15
19th (15) Run The Jewels (25/1 +0%)
Run The Jewels

25
25/1(+0%)
(15) Run The Jewels 25/1, Latest win at Dundalk in December. 14/1, first run since leaving Michael McCullagh when good fifth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (6f) 15 days ago, nearest finish. Has work to do.
First try over 6f at Dundalk was encouraging but he's probably better around a bend.
17
20th (17) Distillate (80/1 -60%)
Distillate

80
80/1(-60%)
(17) Distillate 80/1, Three wins from 22 runs last year. Respectable fifth of 10 in handicap (12/1) at Dundalk (6f) 80 days ago. Must improve.
Three-time winner handles heavy but off since January and opposable in this grade.
23
21st (23) Livingston Range (80/1 -21%)
Livingston Range

80
80/1(-21%)
(23) Livingston Range 80/1, 50/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (6f) 15 days ago.
Soundly beaten in three starts since switching yards last month and hard to fancy.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:05 Curragh Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

The chart reads from right to left to today's race.

This can go the way of MERISI DIAMOND, who could not have won any easier over track and trip in March before failing to justify short odds at Leopardstown. Martin Brassil's charge seems to have more of a liking for the Curragh and gets the vote ahead of Tough Talk, who was runner-up in the Marble Hill over C&D as a two-year-old and hinted at a return to form at Leopardstown last July. Dagoda and top-weight Heavenly Power also go well here, while Saturn Seven is another to note on her first start for new connections.

The return to 6f could suit RAMIRO who might prove the answer to this wide-open finale. Merisi Diamond has returned in top form this spring and should go well again. Tai Sing Yeh, Tough Talk and Heavenly Power are also on the shortlist.

After a good comeback at Cork, SECRET MAGICIAN, who goes well here and handles heavy ground, is just preferred to Merisi Diamond


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