16:45 Curragh Maiden 6f - 26 Run Class & Speed Card

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BARTON KEY didn't get a straightforward passage when showing promise on debut and might reverse form with New Theory, who was fifth. That form looks quite strong, with the runner-up scoring subsequently, and the selection merits plenty of respect. No Such Thing, whose dam was a winning juvenile, was a 50,000 euros yearling and concedes plenty weight, while Fairhaven is out of a Group 3 winner and is a half-sister to a Listed scorer but similarly has a lot of weight to carry. Gazelle D'or and Gloriously Glam have each shown ability and can progress.

NEW THEORY is worth another chance to confirm debut promise back up in trip. Gazelle d'Or exceeded expectations when second at Naas and must be respected, while No Such Thing looks the pick of the newcomers before market clues.

After finishing an excellent second behind Camille Pissarro at Navan, NEW THEORY is the one to beat after another good run at Cork

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17:15 Curragh Maiden 6f - 14 Run Class & Speed Card

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APRICOT ICE drops to this distance for the first time but her form is strong. Unplaced at Listed level last September, she has finished second to three capable Ballydoyle horses in maidens and can could go well once again. Ebanza threw away victory by hanging left at Gowran and she drops a furlong in distance. Emerald Banner is rated 85 and is well suited by this distance, but carried a first-time tongue-tie when beaten at Cork and now cheekpieces are also applied.

Plenty to consider with the form pick APRICOT ICE bound to be in the mix again down in trip. Emerald Banner and Ebanza head the dangers.

Preference is for EMERALD BANNER who was only just touched off on return and cheekpieces may help her get her head in front

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17:50 Curragh Handicap 6f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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DANCE NIGHT ANDDAY showed improved form on her return to 6f when winning at Naas and might defy an 8lb rise. Well suited by good ground, she met some traffic two furlongs out that day but finished strongly and won snugly. Transcendental won over five furlongs at Navan last month but is also effective over six and, while raised 7lb, was initially rated 83 when arriving in Ireland in 2022. Back Down Under might appreciate stepping back up in distance, having finishing second in the Birdcatcher last October.

DANCE NIGHT ANDDAY was progressive on the whole last season and produced a career best when making a winning return at Naas 2 weeks ago so remains of plenty of interest. Transcendental also make a winning return when beating 20 rivals at Navan and is next best ahead of Screen Siren.

Despite being a maiden after 10 starts, BACK DOWN UNDER(nap) has run with credit in defeat and can get off the mark in handicap company

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18:20 Curragh Maiden 7f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

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GALEN chased home top juvenile City Of Troy on their respective debuts over course and distance last July and makes his return possessing notable St James's Palace Stakes and Irish Derby entries. He shaped really well that day and while the other beaten horses haven't as yet shown any star qualities, the well-held third and fifth have scored subsequently. Kortez Bay is a reliable 85-rated performer but could find the selection too strong, while Super Sox has also shown plenty ability but also needs to improve to win. Balyan is a newcomer to note.

GALEN shaped with plenty of promise (only one to make up any ground from off the pace) when finishing runner-up to City of Troy in a C&D maiden on debut 10 months ago and, sure to improve, he gets the nod to make a winning return. Kortez Bay is firmly knocking on the door and is a lead threat, along with Super Sox who also promises to do better again.

It may pay to side with SUPER SOX who should appreciate this drop back to 7f after finishing runner-up to Sharinay at Cork

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18:50 Curragh Handicap 7f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

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PIER PRESSURE has an excellent all-weather record but might now successfully revert to turf. His initial maiden tries were on grass and while his Dundalk record is much better, he might merely have matured last winter and, being unexposed, it is notable he reappears on a big weekend. Benavente is himself a capable all-weather performer and also reverts to turf. He can be forgiven some of his early career runs on unsuitably soft ground and being race-fit is a positive. Expressova is progressing well and won in a first-time hood last month, although is now 8lb higher.

EXPRESSOVA showed improved form when making a winning return/yard debut at Gowran 4 weeks ago and the manner of that success suggests an 8 lb rise in the weights may not prevent Joseph O'Brien's filly going close again. Pier Pressure, and Verhoyen, who has landed the last 2 renewals of this race, are feared. Pinar del Rio and Blanc de Noir complete the shortlist.

After a couple of excellent efforts in Britain on the AW, BENAVENTE makes plenty of appeal off a mark of 81

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19:20 Curragh Handicap 8f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

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KAYHANA is likely to have been readied for this initial starting point all winter. A debut winner last June and well suited by good ground, she ran well in a similar handicap on Champions Weekend last September, with today's distance likely to suit better. Karsavina debuts for new connections having been bought for 110,000gns last October and had useful form when trained in the UK and, briefly, in France. She contested last year's 1000 Guineas and having been beaten on her recent runs, including twice in France last December, has been dropped 2lb. Chazzesmee's best results have been achieved on easy ground, including a Lincoln win in March, but he was placed in a big handicap on good ground last July.

Typically competitive fare with the narrow vote in favour of CASANOVA. His losing run understandably tempers enthusiasm but he went agonisingly close to bucking that trend from his much-reduced mark when third over C&D 5 weeks ago and this could be the day he puts it all together again. Blues Emperor seemingly wasn't 100% in the Lincoln in March and he can bounce back. Chazzesmee and Shayzann are others to note.

The lighly raced STATE ACTOR could be the way to go after his recent C&D maiden success and that form is already working out

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19:50 Curragh Handicap 6f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

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HEAVENLY POWER was well held on his recent reappearance run but had useful form last year. He might ideally prefer a little ease in the ground but two of his three wins have come over today's C&D and he should compete. The lightly-raced Coeur d'Or broke his maiden tag as a six-year-old at Laytown but finally came good last year and while he is a capable performer in big handicaps, dropping to this distance isn't ideal. Lady Tilbury debuts for new connections having been bought for 150,000gns last December. She has done most of her racing over five furlongs and, stepping up in trip and running in a first-time tongue-tie, is a notable contender.

It could be worth chancing HEAVENLY POWER, who performed well here on several occasions last season and he is entitled to come on for his C&D reappearance spin. Dandyville is feared most ahead of the selection's stablemate Jon Riggens and Laugh A Minute.

HEAVENLY POWER is a dual C&D winner who could go well from this sort of mark and he should leave last month's return behind

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

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GLOBAL ENERGY has been running well recently and while much of his best form is on an easy surface, he ran well on good ground last time at Leopardstown. He has dropped back in distance in recent times and having won on heavy over a mile in March, has competed well twice subsequently, suggesting he should again get involved at the business end. Ferrybank has also done well in recent months and while much of that form was on the all-weather, he reverted to turf when also running well at Leopardstown last week. He is 3lb higher but should again prove competitive. Karlsberg can cope with a 7lb hike for winning at Cork last month, but needs soft ground.

The vote goes to PASSIONATE, who opened her account in good style at Killarney recently and a 13 lb rise may not be enought to prevent her from going in again. Karlsberg got his head back in front at Cork and looks set for another prominent showing, while the in-form Ferrybank is also shortlisted, along with Brains.

FERRYBANK ought to run well again after a narrow defeat back on turf last week and he's still feasibly treated

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