Curragh Races & Results Tomform Monday 1st May 2023

There were 51 Races on Monday 1st May 2023 across 7 meetings. There was 7 races at Down Royal, 7 races at Windsor, 7 races at Bath, 7 races at Kempton, 8 races at Curragh, 8 races at Warwick, 7 races at Beverley, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Monday 1st May 2023

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

13:20 Curragh Maiden 6f - 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
4
1st (4) Do It With Style (3/1 -50%)
Do It With Style

3
3/1(-50%)
(4) Do It With Style 3/1, Foaled March 2. €165,000 foal, €235,000 yearling, Ten Sovereigns filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart winner up to 10.5f Talk Or Listen and useful winner up to 6f Roussel. Dam maiden (stayed 1m). Obvious appeal on paper and yard off the mark with 2-y-os.
Yard unleashed a smart 2yo here recently; of major interest, so follow the market.
1
2nd (1) Ocean Baroque (12/1 -20%)
Ocean Baroque

12
12/1(-20%)
(1) Ocean Baroque 12/1, Foaled February 23. €17,000 yearling, Caravaggio colt. Dam winner up to 6f (2-y-o 5f winner).
A 17,000euros yearling from yard that is already off the mark with its 2yos; check market.
9
3rd (9) Mary The Priest (9/1 +55%)
Mary The Priest

9
9/1(+55%)
(9) Mary The Priest 9/1, Foaled February 26. €6,000 foal, €14,000 yearling, Belardo filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Prince of Cool and winner up to 1¼m Verdad. Dam, 1m/8.6f winner, half-sister to useful 6f winner Master Speaker. 14/1 and hooded, sixth of 8 in maiden at this course (5f, heavy) on debut 15 days ago.
Green on debut over 5f here but ran on late so should appreciate the extra furlong today.
3
4th (3) Port Louis (14/1 +44%)
Port Louis

14
14/1(+44%)
(3) Port Louis 14/1, Foaled January 25. €6,000 yearling, James Garfield colt. Half-brother to 6f winner Emerald Breeze and 2-y-o 5f winner Just Approve. 16/1, fifth of 6 in maiden at Cork (5f, heavy) on debut 23 days ago.
Never got involved on debut at Cork over 5f; this trip can suit better but lots to find.
6
5th (6) Goldrush Kid (80/1 -21%)
Goldrush Kid

80
80/1(-21%)
(6) Goldrush Kid 80/1, Foaled March 28. €2,500 yearling, Unfortunately colt. Dam 7f winner.
Cheaply bought yearling is best watched for future reference.
10
6th (10) Neo Smart (1.25/1 +44%)
Neo Smart

1.25
1.25/1(+44%)
(10) Neo Smart 1.25/1, Foaled April 3. Belardo filly. Half-sister to 1¼m/10.7f winner New Vocation and 12.4f winner New Reality. 10/1, second of 8 in maiden at this course (5f, heavy) on debut 15 days ago. That was a very promising start and she can improve. Looks the way to go.
Ran a cracker on debut over 5f here; should stay this extra furlong but needs to settle.
7
7th (7) Uncle Albert (12/1 +25%)
Uncle Albert

12
12/1(+25%)
(7) Uncle Albert 12/1, Foaled February 21. Dragon Pulse gelding. Dam 9.4f winner from family of Hector Protector and Bosra Sham. Last of 5 in maiden (13/2) at this C&D (heavy) on debut 15 days ago.
Beaten 4.5l by a smart-looking type on debut; can improve for that and run respectably.
2
8th (2) Elliptical (7/1 -27%)
Elliptical

7
7/1(-27%)
(2) Elliptical 7/1, Foaled February 5. €16,000 yearling, Footstepsinthesand colt. Half-brother to 1¾m winner Dawn Over Owning and 2-y-o 7f winner Hazel. Dam ran once.
Made 16,000euros as a yearling but races for his breeder; check market.
8
9th (8) Pretence (22/1 +12%)
Pretence

22
22/1(+12%)
(8) Pretence 22/1, Foaled April 27. 21,000 gns yearling, Make Believe filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 8.4f Cailin Mor.
A 21,000gns yearling; has a decent speedy pedigree but will probably come on from this.
LTO Selection:

13:20 Curragh Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Based on the summary, 2.25/1 (10) NEO SMART looks like the most promising candidate as she had a very promising start and is expected to improve. However, it is suggested to follow the market on 2/1 (4) DO IT WITH STYLE and 12/1 (5) GIVEMETHEBEATBOYS as their connections had successful runs recently. 10/1 (1) OCEAN BAROQUE and 25/1 (8) PRETENCE may have potential but are not expected to perform as well in their debut. 25/1 (3) PORT LOUIS, 20/1 (9) MARY THE PRIEST, 16/1 (7) UNCLE ALBERT, 5.5/1 (2) ELLIPTICAL, and 66/1 (6) GOLDRUSH KID have not shown promising performances and may need more time and experience.

Neo Smart showed speed and kept going well to dead-heat for second over 5f on debut here, and she is bred to relish the extra furlong. She had Mary The Priest behind her in sixth and sets a good standard, but DO IT WITH STYLE may surpass it at the first time of asking, with the well-related 235,000-euro daughter of Ten Sovereigns expected to know her job. Elliptical is another first-timer to consider.

NEO SMART was nailed late by a debutante of Donnacha O'Brien's here a fortnight ago and could be hard to beat with improvement on the way over this longer trip. Do It With Style, also hailing from the Donnacha O'Brien yard, is an appealing newcomer, as is Elliptical.

Setting a clear standard on the form of her cracking debut run over 5f, NEO SMART(nap) should be able to go one better today.


13:50 Curragh Listed 5f - 6 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
4
(4) Sturlasson (3.5/1 +89%)
Sturlasson

3.5
3.5/1(+89%)
(4) Sturlasson 3.5/1, Second to Bucanero Fuerte (beaten 2¾ lengths) over C&D and Noche Magica (beaten 3¾ lengths) at Navan this spring. Hard to see how he'll turn the tables on those rivals.
Beaten by Bucanero Fuerte over C&D and Noche Magica at Cork; has ground to make up.
2
1st (2) His Majesty (2.5/1 +44%)
His Majesty

2.5
2.5/1(+44%)
(2) His Majesty 2.5/1, Foaled January 5. 325,000 gns No Nay Never colt. Half-brother to 6f winner Coill Avon and 1m/8.3f winner Spanish, both useful. Dam winner up to 1m (Park Express Stakes and also 2-y-o 6f winner). Very interesting newcomer.
A 325,000gns yearling is by a top sire; follow market leads for outstanding yard.
6
2nd (6) Valiant Force (7/1 +13%)
Valiant Force

7
7/1(+13%)
(6) Valiant Force 7/1, Foaled February 22. $100,000 Malibu Moon colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful winner Joyful Heart out of useful 8.5f (including at 2 yrs) winner Blue Heart. Kevin Stott partnered stablemate Bucanero Fuerte on debut. Very interesting to see how she goes in the betting.
Stablemate of Bucanero Fuerte but that owner's retained rider on board this; interesting.
5
3rd (5) Unquestionable (1.88/1 +62%)
Unquestionable

1.88
1.88/1(+62%)
(5) Unquestionable 1.88/1, Foaled April 7. €340,000 Wootton Bassett colt. Dam ran twice out of useful winner up to 7f (2-y-o 5f winner) Crying Lightening, runner-up in Sweet Solera Stakes. One of 2 newcomers for top stable. The Betting should provide more clues.
By a leading sire and cost 340,000euros as a yearling; follow market leads.
7
4th (7) Blame Thechampagne (22/1 +78%)
Blame Thechampagne

22
22/1(+78%)
(7) Blame Thechampagne 22/1, 6/1, fourth of 8 in maiden (6/1) at this C&D (heavy) on debut 15 days ago. Open to progress but a good chunk of improvement will be needed.
Ran a respectable race on debut over C&D; has to improve a fair bit.
8
5th (8) Love Ya (9/1 +91%)
Love Ya

9
9/1(+91%)
(8) Love Ya 9/1, 14/1, third of 6 in maiden (14/1) at Dundalk (5f) on debut 20 days ago. Open to improvement but this is a jump in class. .
Signs of greenness on debut; is closely matched with Vanity Pays on that run.
LTO Selection:

13:50 Curragh Listed 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Based on the summary, the horse with the most promising form and likely improvement is 0.91/1 (3) NOCHE MAGICA. However, the newcomers 4.5/1 (2) HIS MAJESTY and 5/1 (5) UNQUESTIONABLE are also described as very interesting and should be followed in the betting. 8/1 (6) VALIANT FORCE and 10/1 (1) BUCANERO FUERTE are respected but have some ground to make up on 0.91/1 (3) NOCHE MAGICA. 33/1 (4) STURLASSON and 100/1 (7) BLAME THECHAMPAGNE will need to improve significantly to compete. 100/1 (8) LOVE YA is seen as having potential but may struggle in this class.

Probably the best juvenile contest of the season so far and it may prove sensible to rely on NOCHE MAGICA who impressed on his Cork debut. Patiently ridden before being produced to lead at the furlong pole, he won going away and looks a smart colt. His experience may see him get the better of the unraced Aidan O'Brien pair Unquestionable and His Majesty, who both look the part on paper. Valiant Force is an interesting alternative for the places.

NOCHE MAGICA created a very good impression on his Cork debut last month and can confirm he's a smart prospect. Bucanero Fuerte also arrives on the back of a promising debut success and looks the chief threat unless the betting vibes are strong surrounding Aidan O'Brien newcomers His Majesty and/or Unquestionable.

On form, NOCHE MAGICA has a bit to spare over Bucanero Fuerte on a line through Sturlasson and is the selection.


14:25 Curragh Listed 8f - 6 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
6
1st (6) Paddington (0.83/1 +0%)
Paddington

0.83
0.83/1(+0%)
(6) Paddington 0.83/1, Promising type. Course winner. 6/4, won 7-runner handicap at Naas (7f, heavy) 36 days ago by 1¾ lengths from Duke of Leggagh, pushed out. Smart prospect and the one to beat.
Looked like a Group-standard horse in the making in the Madrid Handicap, sets the standard.
3
2nd (3) Drumroll (6/1 -100%)
Drumroll

6
6/1(-100%)
(3) Drumroll 6/1, Once-raced winner. 13/2, won 12-runner maiden at Navan (8f, heavy) on debut 33 days ago, slowly away. Trainer going well. Should improve.
Brother to Saxon Warrior, overcame inexperience when winning on debut, second-string.
5
3rd (5) Mister Mister (10/1 +60%)
Mister Mister

10
10/1(+60%)
(5) Mister Mister 10/1, Lightly-raced winner. 9/4, 5 lengths fifth of 6 to Speirling Beag in Eyrefield Stakes at Leopardstown (9f, soft), finding less than looked likely. Off 6 months. Hood on 1st time.
1m Gowran maiden winner, failed to build on that when tried over 1m1f at this level.
2
4th (2) Cuban Dawn (50/1 -25%)
Cuban Dawn

50
50/1(-25%)
(2) Cuban Dawn 50/1, €200,000 yearling, Teofilo colt. Dam unraced, closely related to 1½m winner Feile Na Mban (by New Approach) and 1¼m-13f winner (stayed 15f) Ceol Na Nog (by Teofilo), both useful. Stiff ask on debut.
Must be held in some regard to merit introduction at this level, will need to be smart.
1
5th (1) Bold Discovery (2.5/1 +17%)
Bold Discovery

2.5
2.5/1(+17%)
(1) Bold Discovery 2.5/1, Promising sort. 2½ lengths second of 5 to Hans Andersen in Leopardstown 2000 Guineas Trial (9/4) at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) 29 days ago, not knocked about. Likely to improve again.
Twice Group 3-placed behind Ballydoyle winners, faces talented rivals from same source.
4
6th (4) Duke Of Leggagh (18/1 +73%)
Duke Of Leggagh

18
18/1(+73%)
(4) Duke Of Leggagh 18/1, Fairly useful gelding. Latest win at Navan in March. Good second of 8 in handicap (10/3) at Gowran (8f, soft) 12 days ago. On the upgrade but more needed again.
Progressive handicapper but no apparent chance against Paddington on these terms.
LTO Selection:

14:25 Curragh Listed 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

0.83/1 (6) PADDINGTON is the one predicted to do well based on the summary.

Madrid Handicap winner Paddington is certainly going the right way and has to be highly respected given he has the highest official rating. However, BOLD DISCOVERY, who has been placed twice in Group 3 company, arguably sets the standard on form and he looks the brightest prospect at this stage. Drumroll, a debut scorer at Navan, is also feared given his stellar pedigree and has to be taken seriously now he tackles a higher calibre of opponent.

PADDINGTON looked potentially smart when winning a 20-runner maiden by 5 lengths here in October and that impression still stands having readily followed up on his handicap bow at Naas on return. He's taken to complete the hat-trick with Bold Discovery next best ahead of Drumroll.

This is a good opportunity for PADDINGTON to make a winning transition to a higher grade. He impressed in winning the Madrid Handicap


15:00 Curragh Handicap 7f - 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
6
1st (6) Snowcapped (3.5/1 +22%)
Snowcapped

3.5
3.5/1(+22%)
(6) Snowcapped 3.5/1, Twice-raced winner. Won 11-runner maiden at Gowran (8f, soft, 9/1) 12 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Can give a good account.
2
2nd (2) Lovejoy (28/1 -40%)
Lovejoy

28
28/1(-40%)
(2) Lovejoy 28/1, Lightly-raced winner. One win from 2 runs last year. Last of 6 in minor event at Gowran (7f, heavy, 50/1) 13 days ago. Hood on 1st time. Must improve.
4
3rd (4) Devore (16/1 -100%)
Devore

16
16/1(-100%)
(4) Devore 16/1, C&D winner. 5/1, seventh of 8 in handicap at Gowran (8f, soft) 12 days ago. Stable in good form. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
8
4th (8) Evening's Empire (8/1 +60%)
Evening's Empire

8
8/1(+60%)
(8) Evening's Empire 8/1, 17/2, ninth of 13 in handicap at Cork (10.1f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Has good chance on pick of form.
5
5th (5) Alabama Pearl (8/1 +0%)
Alabama Pearl

8
8/1(+0%)
(5) Alabama Pearl 8/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/2 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, respectable third of 9 in nursery at Naas (5.9f, heavy). Off 6 months. Stable in good form. Others more persuasive.
3
6th (3) Queenie St Clair (4.5/1 +25%)
Queenie St Clair

4.5
4.5/1(+25%)
(3) Queenie St Clair 4.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, heavy, 8/1) 7 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Enters calculations.
1
7th (1) Queen Maedbh (2.25/1 -13%)
Queen Maedbh

2.25
2.25/1(-13%)
(1) Queen Maedbh 2.25/1, Twice-raced winner. First run since leaving Gavin Patrick Cromwell when 4/6, won 10-runner maiden at Dundalk (6f), readily. Off 180 days. Makes handicap debut. Open to progress.
9
8th (9) Net A Porter Queen (9/1 +44%)
Net A Porter Queen

9
9/1(+44%)
(9) Net A Porter Queen 9/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Hooded for 1st time, seventh of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 33/1) 17 days ago. Makes handicap debut.
10
9th (10) Sodapop (12/1 +25%)
Sodapop

12
12/1(+25%)
(10) Sodapop 12/1, 23/10, won 5-runner claimer at Strasbourg (7f, good to soft). Off 7 months. First run for yard after leaving Jessica Dupont-Fahn. Makes handicap debut. More required.
LTO Selection:

15:00 Curragh Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

4.5/1 (6) SNOWCAPPED and 2/1 (1) QUEEN MAEDBH are the most likely to do well based on their recent wins and potential for progress. 6/1 (3) QUEENIE ST CLAIR and 20/1 (8) EVENING'S EMPIRE also have some potential to perform well, but may not be as strong of contenders as 4.5/1 (6) SNOWCAPPED and 2/1 (1) QUEEN MAEDBH.

SNOWCAPPED shed her maiden tag when getting up on the line over 1m at Gowran Park. The daughter of Churchill is likely to have much more to come on only her third start, and she is taken to double up. The main threat looks to be Dundalk winner Queen Maedbh, who also makes her handicap debut and could be on a lenient opening mark. Queenie St Clair is a solid contender in first-time cheekpieces.

QUEEN MAEDBH confirmed debut promise when making a winning debut for this yard in a maiden at Dundalk in November, beating a subsequent winner in the process, and she looks potentially useful now heading into handicaps. Evening's Empire is on a good mark on the pick of her juvenile form and she should appreciate the drop back in trip, so is another to consider along with Queenie St Clair, who went close at Naas last week.

Though SNOWCAPPED was the stable's second-string when winning at Gowran last time, she has Shane Foley on board today and can win.


15:35 Curragh Group 3 7f - 8 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
3
1st (3) Honey Girl (4/1 +67%)
Honey Girl

4
4/1(+67%)
(3) Honey Girl 4/1, Useful filly. First run since leaving Henry De Bromhead when 6/5, didn't need to improve to win 16-runner maiden at this C&D (heavy) 37 days ago, keeping on well.
Maiden winner on stable debut, needs to reverse Tipperary Group 3 form with Agartha.
1
2nd (1) Agartha (8/1 -45%)
Agartha

8
8/1(-45%)
(1) Agartha 8/1, Useful filly. C&D winner. 7½ lengths seventh of 10 to Insinuendo in Park Express Stakes (7/1) at this course (8f, heavy) on reappearance 37 days ago. Needs to leave that behind.
Solid Group 3-standard performer, should be better for her seasonal debut here in March.
8
3rd (8) Small Oasis (20/1 +39%)
Small Oasis

20
20/1(+39%)
(8) Small Oasis 20/1, Lightly-raced winner. Course winner. 17/2, 14¾ lengths fourteenth of 15 to Mammas Girl in Nell Gwyn Stakes at Newmarket (7f, good to soft) on reappearance 12 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
6f course maiden winner at two and Group 3-placed, two disappointing runs for this stable.
7
4th (7) Clever And Cool (25/1 +38%)
Clever And Cool

25
25/1(+38%)
(7) Clever And Cool 25/1, Fairly useful filly. Creditable 3½ lengths fourth of 9 to Tenebrism in listed race at Cork (6f, heavy, 8/1) 23 days ago, barely adequate test. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Uphill task.
Has shown a tendency to start slowly, cheekpieces for the first time, improvement needed.
4
5th (4) Just Beautiful (2.75/1 +27%)
Just Beautiful

2.75
2.75/1(+27%)
(4) Just Beautiful 2.75/1, Smart mare for Ivan Furtado in 2021, including winning 7f Doncaster Group 3. Bit below that level in only 2 outings for new yard last year but major player if back to her best on reappearance.
Very useful form for Ivan Furtado, possibly unsuited by soft in two 2022 Irish outings.
6
6th (6) Star Girls Aalmal (4/1 +20%)
Star Girls Aalmal

4
4/1(+20%)
(6) Star Girls Aalmal 4/1, Useful filly. Shaped better than the result when 3¼ lengths fourth of 10 to Insinuendo in Park Express Stakes at this course (8f, heavy, 9/1) on reappearance 37 days ago, running on late after being denied a clear run.
Fourth in last year's Irish 1,000 Guineas, made a good start to the season here in March.
5
7th (5) Queen Aminatu (2.5/1 -81%)
Queen Aminatu

2.5
2.5/1(-81%)
(5) Queen Aminatu 2.5/1, Ended last year with 2 AW listed wins. Picked up where she left off when bagging a valuable conditions race at Newcastle on reappearance. All wins on AW but she was second in a listed on turf last autumn. Leading claims.
Five-time winner on AW including two Listed races, 0-5 on turf, soft ground a concern.
2
8th (2) Affogato (40/1 -60%)
Affogato

40
40/1(-60%)
(2) Affogato 40/1, Useful filly. Two wins from 6 runs last year. 17/2, last of 10 in handicap at Dundalk (7f), finding little. Off 6 months.
Limitations evident last year when raised in class after wins at Gowran and Fairyhouse.
LTO Selection:

15:35 Curragh Group 3 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

1.38/1 (5) QUEEN AMINATU is the most likely to do well based on the summary as she has a strong record on the all-weather, has picked up where she left off with a recent win and has shown potential on turf with a second-place finish in a listed race.

A wide-open contest but marginal preference is for STAR GIRLS AALMAL, who caught the eye when fourth in the Park Express. Henry de Bromhead's four-year-old got no luck in running and would have finished closer with a clear run. The drop in trip should suit, as she was fourth in the Jersey last season, and she can get the better of the penalised Agartha. Just Beautiful remains unexposed for these connections and cannot be discounted, while Queen Aminatu and Honey Girl are others to note.

William Haggas won this race in 2020 and can repeat the feat with QUEEN AMINATU who has made big progress since last autumn and can take the step up to Group 3 level in her stride. Just Beautiful will be a threat if back close to her best on reappearance. Star Girls Aalmal looks best of the rest.

Last year's Irish 1,000 Guineas fourth STAR GIRLS AALMAL appeals as an alternative to good AW weather performer Queen Aminatu


16:10 Curragh Group 2 10f - 7 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
4
1st (4) Visualisation (12/1 +14%)
Visualisation

12
12/1(+14%)
(4) Visualisation 12/1, Smart gelding. Course winner. Made winning return at Naas in March and stepped up on that form when good 1½ lengths second of 5 to Point Lonsdale in Alleged Stakes over C&D (heavy) 15 days ago. Ought to go well again.
Third to Layfayette in this race last year, 7l in front of that rival here two weeks ago.
2
2nd (2) Layfayette (22/1 +33%)
Layfayette

22
22/1(+33%)
(2) Layfayette 22/1, Smart gelding. C&D winner. Three wins from 7 runs last year. 8½ lengths third of 5 to Point Lonsdale in Alleged Stakes at this C&D (heavy, 7/1) 15 days ago, slowly away. Up against it.
Last year's winner, faces much stiffer task this time, appears well held by Visualisation.
3
3rd (3) Piz Badile (9/1 +36%)
Piz Badile

9
9/1(+36%)
(3) Piz Badile 9/1, Made the breakthrough at pattern level when a narrow winner of the Ballysax at Leopardstown (1¼m, good) on his 2022 reappearance. Group 1 company proved beyond him in his 3 subsequent outings last year but likely to make presence on return here.
Irish Derby second, first outing since last July and best watched in the circumstances.
6
4th (6) Insinuendo (3.33/1 +63%)
Insinuendo

3.33
3.33/1(+63%)
(6) Insinuendo 3.33/1, Smart mare. Didn't need to be at best when winning 10-runner Park Express Stakes (evens) at this course (8f, heavy) 37 days ago by 1½ lengths from Redressed, kept up to work. Hood back on. Lot more on plate here.
Made Luxembourg work hard in the Royal Whip, good winner over 1m here on seasonal debut.
1
5th (1) Luxembourg (0.91/1 -36%)
Luxembourg

0.91
0.91/1(-36%)
(1) Luxembourg 0.91/1, High-class colt who won twice last season, notably Irish Champion Stakes (10f) at Leopardstown. Didn't get the breaks in Arc on final start but very much the one to beat here.
Irish Champion Stakes winner, given a stern test by Insinuendo in the Royal Whip.
7
6th (7) Trevaunance (33/1 -136%)
Trevaunance

33
33/1(-136%)
(7) Trevaunance 33/1, Smart filly. Won 3 of her 5 starts last term and ended campaign with creditable 5 lengths eighth of 16 to Place Du Carrousel in Prix de l'Opera (29/1) at Longchamp (9.9f, soft). Not out of things.
Dual Pattern winner over this trip at Deauville last year, should continue to prosper.
5
7th (5) Above The Curve (5.5/1 -38%)
Above The Curve

5.5
5.5/1(-38%)
(5) Above The Curve 5.5/1, Smart filly who progressed through last season, winning 3 times at this sort of trip. Never involved when seventh of 12 in Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf on final start but warrants respect on return here.
Smart form at three including neck defeat of Insinuendo in C&D Group 2, could go close.
LTO Selection:

16:10 Curragh Group 2 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

The 0.67/1 (1) LUXEMBOURG Irish Champion Stakes winner is likely to be the one to beat in this race.

Aidan O'Brien has saddled seven of the last 10 winners of this race and he appears to have another outstanding chance with LUXEMBOURG. Considering he pulled a muscle in his back and finished lame and sore, his seventh in the Arc was a fine effort. He had done little wrong prior to that and the Irish Champion Stakes hero looks a class apart on his return. Above The Curve gets a handy 6lb off the selection and rates the biggest threat, ahead of a race-fit Visualisation.

LUXEMBOURG looks a level above his opponents here and can make a winning reappearance. Above The Curve and Piz Badile may give him most to think about.

With a winning run under her belt INSINUENDO is put forward as a value-alternative to the Irish Champion Stakes winner Luxembourg


16:45 Curragh Handicap 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
19
1st (19) Shimmerz (40/1 +60%)
Shimmerz

40
40/1(+60%)
(19) Shimmerz 40/1, 80/1, last of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 31 days ago.
Will have to show much more on turf from 7lb out of the handicap.
2
2nd (2) Verhoyen (8.5/1 +47%)
Verhoyen

8.5
8.5/1(+47%)
(2) Verhoyen 8.5/1, 4-time course winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 14/1, seventh of 11 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, heavy) 7 days ago. Blinkers back on. Now below last winning mark.
Bolted up over C&D a year ago; down to a more winnable mark but recent starts not great.
6
3rd (6) Independent Expert (6.5/1 +41%)
Independent Expert

6.5
6.5/1(+41%)
(6) Independent Expert 6.5/1, C&D winner. 13/2, twelfth of 13 in handicap at Cork (7f, heavy) 23 days ago, hampered.
Fine run over 6f on seasonal debut at Naas but below that over this trip at Cork.
7
4th (7) Akmaam (10/1 -67%)
Akmaam

10
10/1(-67%)
(7) Akmaam 10/1, 10/1, improved on recent efforts to win 14-runner handicap at Dundalk (8f) under this rider 46 days ago. Can go well again back on turf.
Won at Dundalk last time; not sure if these conditions will suit back 1f in trip.
10
5th (10) Fools Glory (20/1 -43%)
Fools Glory

20
20/1(-43%)
(10) Fools Glory 20/1, Latest win at Gowran in October. 9/1, last of 13 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) 29 days ago.
Difficult to fancy after being tailed-off over 1m at Leopardstown on return.
4
6th (4) Jaafel (33/1 -175%)
Jaafel

33
33/1(-175%)
(4) Jaafel 33/1, Latest win at Dundalk in February. 12/1, fourteenth of 16 in handicap at Limerick (8f, soft) 9 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
Won three times on AW over the winter but was below that level at Limerick last time.
9
7th (9) Stormy Jenn (25/1 -108%)
Stormy Jenn

25
25/1(-108%)
(9) Stormy Jenn 25/1, Latest win at Gowran in October. Off 6 months. Others more persuasive.
Shot up the handicap after winning at Gowran last autumn; others are preferred.
3
8th (3) Only For Me (14/1 +30%)
Only For Me

14
14/1(+30%)
(3) Only For Me 14/1, 20/1, fifteenth of 16 in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) 26 days ago. Down in trip.
Maiden was well beaten on comeback and drops in trip today.
18
9th (18) Laurens Company (16/1 +76%)
Laurens Company

16
16/1(+76%)
(18) Laurens Company 16/1, Eleventh of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 50/1) 87 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Very hard to make a case for.
Will have to show much more on turf from 7lb out of the handicap.
11
10th (11) Cnodian (7/1 -27%)
Cnodian

7
7/1(-27%)
(11) Cnodian 7/1, 9/2, sixth of 17 in handicap at this course (6f, heavy) 37 days ago, slowly away. Can make presence felt after that encouraging return.
Ran well over 6f here on seasonal debut; should have improved from that and go well.
17
11th (17) Broken Silence (22/1 +33%)
Broken Silence

22
22/1(+33%)
(17) Broken Silence 22/1, Below form sixth of 14 in maiden at Galway (7f, heavy, 15/2) when last seen. Off 6 months. Uphill task.
Is difficult to fancy on seasonal debut from 5lb out of the handicap.
15
12th (15) Tall Story (4/1 +20%)
Tall Story

4
4/1(+20%)
(15) Tall Story 4/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. 50/1, good second of 23 in handicap at this course (6f, heavy) 15 days ago, nearest finish. One to consider.
Second over 6f here two weeks ago; this trip will suit better and looks a big player.
1
13th (1) Secret Magician (5/1 +50%)
Secret Magician

5
5/1(+50%)
(1) Secret Magician 5/1, Course winner. Eleventh of 13 in handicap at Cork (7f, heavy, 10/1) 23 days ago.
Course winner should have come on from seasonal debut at Cork and is one to consider.
13
14th (13) Amanirenas (28/1 +15%)
Amanirenas

28
28/1(+15%)
(13) Amanirenas 28/1, Sixth of 8 in claimer (25/1) at Dundalk (7f) 31 days ago.
Leopardstown handicap winner over this trip last summer but hasn't matched that form since.
14
15th (14) Skontonovski (25/1 -39%)
Skontonovski

25
25/1(-39%)
(14) Skontonovski 25/1, Three wins from 24 runs last year. Twelve runs since last win in 2022. 14/1, eleventh of 16 in handicap at Cork (8f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Visor back on. Given a chance by the handicapper.
Regressive on the AW and on turf lately; has to reverse that decline.
16
16th (16) Angel Palanas (50/1 +24%)
Angel Palanas

50
50/1(+24%)
(16) Angel Palanas 50/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2020. Below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 33/1) when last seen. Off 117 days.
Generally regressive in last year; 5lb out of the handicap.
8
17th (8) Punk Poet (11/1 -22%)
Punk Poet

11
11/1(-22%)
(8) Punk Poet 11/1, 18/1, fifth of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (6f) 20 days ago, never nearer. Has good chance on pick of form.
Slipped down the handicap on AW lately; of interest if the ground doesn't turn testing.
12
18th (12) Prince Of Peace (80/1 -21%)
Prince Of Peace

80
80/1(-21%)
(12) Prince Of Peace 80/1, 100/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.8f, heavy) 25 days ago.
Won a Dundalk maiden in 2021; well-held on seasonal bow; others appeal more.
LTO Selection:

16:45 Curragh Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Based on the summary provided, it is difficult to predict which horse will do well as there are several runners with varying levels of recent form and different strengths and weaknesses. However, some horses that could be considered as potential contenders with decent recent form include 5/1 (15) TALL STORY, 5.5/1 (11) CNODIAN, 6/1 (7) AKMAAM, 9/1 (8) PUNK POET, and 10/1 (1) SECRET MAGICIAN.

CNODIAN was sent off favourite when finishing sixth here on her return to action in March and the manner of that display suggested the return to 7f could see the mare back to winning ways. Secret Magician was knocking on the door in a brace of handicaps here last autumn and is respected following his latest effort at Cork. Akmaam scored at Dundalk when last seen and he is likely to be a threat, along with Tall Story, who was runner-up here last month, and Transcendental.

Any number to consider, with CNODIAN chanced on the back of an encouraging return here 5 weeks ago. Maiden Tall Story and Dundalk-winner Akmaam are a couple of others to consider.

Though still a maiden after 22 starts, TALL STORY ran a fine race over 6f here last time and could get off the mark now.


17:20 Curragh Handicap 6f - 24 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) Run Forrest Run (8/1 +43%)
Run Forrest Run

8
8/1(+43%)
(20) Run Forrest Run 8/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. 5/1, respectable 3¼ lengths seventh of 23 to Midnight Fire in handicap at this C&D (heavy) 15 days ago.
Started season brightly with third placing over C&D, satisfactory effort here 15 days ago.
19
2nd (19) Pretty Boy Floyd (20/1 +70%)
Pretty Boy Floyd

20
20/1(+70%)
(19) Pretty Boy Floyd 20/1, C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2021. Eleventh of 20 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, heavy, 33/1) 9 days ago. Chance on old form.
Has shown his best form at this venue, having fourth run of the season, unwise to rule out.
9
3rd (9) Greek Flower (20/1 -43%)
Greek Flower

20
20/1(-43%)
(9) Greek Flower 20/1, Below form sixth of 16 in maiden at Cork (5f, heavy, 16/5) on reuturn 23 days ago, met some trouble. Makes handicap debut.
Looked a possible future winner last year, confirmed that impression on seasonal debut.
1
4th (1) Coumshingaun (22/1 +12%)
Coumshingaun

22
22/1(+12%)
(1) Coumshingaun 22/1, C&D winner. Unseated rider start in handicap at Gowran (7f, soft, 20/1) 12 days ago.
Unseated at start last time, C&D winner last season, needs to recapture best form.
25
5th (25) Gallow Hill (25/1 +62%)
Gallow Hill

25
25/1(+62%)
(25) Gallow Hill 25/1, Below form eleventh of 18 in handicap (66/1) at Navan (5f, heavy) 33 days ago.
Placed only once from 14 outings, needs to show improvement from seasonal debut at Navan.
4
6th (4) Downforce (14/1 +13%)
Downforce

14
14/1(+13%)
(4) Downforce 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. Eleventh of 13 in handicap at this C&D (heavy, 15/2) 15 days ago. Booking of Lee a plus.
Veteran has won three times at this venue, not one of his best efforts over C&D on latest.
5
7th (5) Karlsberg (6/1 +14%)
Karlsberg

6
6/1(+14%)
(5) Karlsberg 6/1, Respectable seventh of 16 in handicap at Limerick (8f, soft, 2/1) 9 days ago. Back down in trip.
Second to Mogwli over C&D early last season, second over 1m on first of two runs this term.
12
8th (12) Mogwli (8/1 +33%)
Mogwli

8
8/1(+33%)
(12) Mogwli 8/1, C&D winner. 14/1, below form fourth of 20 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, heavy) 9 days ago. Blinkers back on.
Has shown a consistent level of form in three outings this term, unlikely to be far away.
13
9th (13) Breezy Zoff (28/1 -40%)
Breezy Zoff

28
28/1(-40%)
(13) Breezy Zoff 28/1, Winner here in October. Bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap (12/1) at Dundalk (8f) when last seen. Off 173 days. Back down in trip.
Heavy-ground winner over 7f at this venue on penultimate start last year, 12lb higher now.
11
10th (11) Lady Arwen (40/1 +39%)
Lady Arwen

40
40/1(+39%)
(11) Lady Arwen 40/1, Sixteenth of 18 in handicap at Navan (10f, heavy, 25/1) 33 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Others more persuasive.
Only win gained over 7f, in rear over 1m2f on seasonal debut, others preferred.
7
11th (7) Midnight Fire (3.33/1 +33%)
Midnight Fire

3.33
3.33/1(+33%)
(7) Midnight Fire 3.33/1, 3-time C&D winner. Won 23-runner handicap (8/1) at this C&D (heavy) 15 days ago. Hit with an 8 lb rise but could still be up to the task again having won this last year.
Carried a big weight to C&D victory on seasonal debut, could go well despite 8lb rise.
15
12th (15) Storm Eric (25/1 -150%)
Storm Eric

25
25/1(-150%)
(15) Storm Eric 25/1, 9/2, career best when winning 14-runner handicap at Dundalk (7f) 17 days ago. This is tougher back on turf.
Good form over 7f at Dundalk, has looked modest on turf, first time below 7f now.
3
13th (3) Bells On Her Toes (7/1 +50%)
Bells On Her Toes

7
7/1(+50%)
(3) Bells On Her Toes 7/1, Respectable fifth of 11 in handicap at Gowran (7f, soft, 9/1) 12 days ago, slowly away.
Still just above the mark which applied when she won at Gowran nearly 12 months ago.
22
14th (22) Even Flow (10/1 +70%)
Even Flow

10
10/1(+70%)
(22) Even Flow 10/1, 2¾ lengths sixth of 23 to Midnight Fire in handicap (150/1) at this C&D (heavy) 15 days ago.
Fair form for Willie McCreery, definite signs of revival when long-priced sixth over C&D.
10
15th (10) Dagoda (18/1 +28%)
Dagoda

18
18/1(+28%)
(10) Dagoda 18/1, Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. 9/1, first run since leaving Ms Sheila Lavery when below form fourth of 12 in maiden at Dundalk (8f) 87 days ago. Down in trip.
17-race maiden shaped quite well at Dundalk on her first run for this stable; more needed.
26
16th (26) Wild Eyed Girl (100/1 +0%)
Wild Eyed Girl

100
100/1(+0%)
(26) Wild Eyed Girl 100/1, Ninth of 11 in maiden (80/1) at Dundalk (5f) 178 days ago.
Very little of note in her form since placed in nurseries, 5lb out of the handicap.
23
17th (23) Patsy Fagan (20/1 +0%)
Patsy Fagan

20
20/1(+0%)
(23) Patsy Fagan 20/1, Gambled-on 4/1, first run since leaving Kevin Thomas Coleman when sixth of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (5f) 17 days ago.
Has plunged in the ratings since his time with Richard Fahey, fair Dundalk run on latest.
18
18th (18) Hero Of The Hour (25/1 -317%)
Hero Of The Hour

25
25/1(-317%)
(18) Hero Of The Hour 25/1, Latest win at Dundalk in March. 5/2, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Dundalk (5f) 17 days ago. Has work to do back on turf.
Three Dundalk wins over this trip this year, found 5f too sharp on latest, definite chance.
8
19th (8) Princess Rajj (28/1 -12%)
Princess Rajj

28
28/1(-12%)
(8) Princess Rajj 28/1, 16/1, eighth of 11 in handicap at Gowran (7f, soft) 12 days ago. Enters calculations.
Probably needs better ground, down the field on her first two outings this season.
14
20th (14) Geological (50/1 -67%)
Geological

50
50/1(-67%)
(14) Geological 50/1, Below form sixth of 10 in handicap (10/1) at Bellewstown (7.8f, good to soft) when last seen. Off 7 months. Back down in trip. Becoming well treated.
Winner of 17 of his 144 races, starting another campaign now, best watched for the moment.
2
21st (2) Nordic Passage (22/1 -83%)
Nordic Passage

22
22/1(-83%)
(2) Nordic Passage 22/1, C&D winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2020. Off 176 days. Gone well fresh and one to note.
Best two runs last season were over C&D, 33-1 on both occasions, not exactly predictable.
21
22nd (21) Boadicea Belle (18/1 -29%)
Boadicea Belle

18
18/1(-29%)
(21) Boadicea Belle 18/1, 12/1, creditable third of 12 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 20 days ago, conceding first run. Back down in trip. Hood back on. Not taken lightly.
Has done most of her racing on AW, place possibility if reproducing recent Dundalk form.
24
23rd (24) L'immortale (100/1 -100%)
L'immortale

100
100/1(-100%)
(24) L'immortale 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 200/1, last of 18 in maiden at this C&D (heavy) 15 days ago. Makes handicap debut.
Unexposed but not an obvious contender on the evidence of his three qualifying runs.
17
24th (17) Burgoo Beauty (150/1 -50%)
Burgoo Beauty

150
150/1(-50%)
(17) Burgoo Beauty 150/1, Last of 14 in handicap at Naas (8f, heavy, 150/1) 7 days ago. Back down in trip. Blinkered for 1st time.
Has finished last on both Irish starts, blinkered now, impossible to make a case for her.
LTO Selection:

17:20 Curragh Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

5/1 (7) MIDNIGHT FIRE and 6/1 (18) HERO OF THE HOUR are both strong contenders based on their recent form and past success at the track. 12/1 (2) NORDIC PASSAGE and 20/1 (6) LITTLE QUEENIE could also be worth considering based on their consistent form at Dundalk. 14/1 (3) BELLS ON HER TOES and 14/1 (20) RUN FORREST RUN may be worth a look as outsiders. 100/1 (17) BURGOO BEAUTY and 100/1 (26) WILD EYED GIRL are unlikely to be competitive.

A wide-open handicap to round off proceedings, in which the vote goes to MIDNIGHT FIRE. The son of Mayson won this from the same mark last year, and he made the perfect return to action when successful over C&D 15 days ago. Hero Of The Hour has improved on the all-weather during the winter and demands the utmost respect with Colin Keane booked, while the veteran Downforce, a winner here last October, must also be considered. Others to note include Greek Flower, Mogwli and Storm Eric.

Last year's winner MIDNIGHT FIRE is taken to repeat the feat after returning with another victory over C&D a fortnight ago. Nordic Passage and Geological are a couple of others to consider on their comebacks.

Having his fourth run of the season MOGWLI is drawn in the centre and is suggested as a solid each-way proposition in a very open race


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