Curragh Races & Results Tomform Saturday 19th August 2023

There were 62 Races on Saturday 19th August 2023 across 9 meetings. There was 7 races at Ripon, 8 races at Curragh, 6 races at Perth, 7 races at Doncaster, 6 races at Newmarket, 8 races at Tramore, 7 races at Newbury, 6 races at Market Rasen, 7 races at Bath, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 19th August 2023

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

13:45 Curragh Maiden 7f - 13 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) Atlantic Coast (10/1 +9%)
Atlantic Coast

10
10/1(+9%)
(1) Atlantic Coast 10/1, Foaled April 6. Kodiac colt. Dam, useful French 9.5f winner, half-sister to useful 1¼m/10.3f winner Groundbreaking.
Third foal; dam Group-placed 9.5f winner (RPR 95); commands a market check.
3
2nd (3) Formal Display (2.25/1 +18%)
Formal Display

2.25
2.25/1(+18%)
(3) Formal Display 2.25/1, Foaled February 7. Too Darn Hot colt. Closely related to high-class winner up to 10.4f Time Test and useful 1m-1¼m winner Time Chaser. Dam, winner up to 10.4f (2-y-o 7f-1¼m winner, including Criterium de Saint-Cloud), half-sister to Falmouth Stakes winner Timepiece. Holds big-race entries.
Makes plenty of appeal on paper and entered in the National Stakes.
12
3rd (12) Queen Of Thunder (7/1 +56%)
Queen Of Thunder

7
7/1(+56%)
(12) Queen Of Thunder 7/1, Foaled January 10. €340,000 yearling, Night of Thunder filly. Dam, 1¼m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 7f Parfait. Appealing newcomer with big-race entries.
Tackling the boys first time out but a Moyglare entry bodes well.
13
4th (13) Settlement (7/1 -40%)
Settlement

7
7/1(-40%)
(13) Settlement 7/1, Foaled January 25. Kingman filly. Sister to useful 7f winner Samburu. Dam, 2-y-o 7f winner, sister to very smart winner up to 9f Set Piece. Entered for Moyglare.
From a fine Juddmonte family; in top hands and entered in the Moyglare.
6
5th (6) London City (2.25/1 -13%)
London City

2.25
2.25/1(-13%)
(6) London City 2.25/1, Foaled April 29. Justify colt. Half-brother to 1m winner Only and 2-y-o 7f winner Beginnings. Dam winner up to 1¼m (2-y-o 7f winner), including of 1000 Guineas/Irish 1000 Guineas. Holds big-race entries.
Has Group 1 entries and the yard won this last year (sent off favourite).
2
6th (2) Chantilly (12/1 +14%)
Chantilly

12
12/1(+14%)
(2) Chantilly 12/1, Foaled January 4. Galileo colt. Brother to useful 9f-12.7f winner Iowa, closely related to smart winner up to 1m Royal Dornoch and half-brother to smart winner up to 1¼m Hawksmoor. Dam maiden. Entered for Group 2.
Brother to 1m1f-12.6f winner Iowa (RPR 101); Ryan Moore rides the yard's other one.
9
7th (9) Shamsuddin (16/1 +36%)
Shamsuddin

16
16/1(+36%)
(9) Shamsuddin 16/1, Foaled May 5. Siyouni colt. Half-brother to 9.5f winner Shamiyana and smart 2-y-o 6f winner Shartash. Dam 9.4f/1¼m winner who stayed 1½m. Entered for Group 2.
Third foal; half-brother to winners Shartash (6f 2yo inc Group 2; RPR 109).
4
8th (4) Jack Spriggins (50/1 -25%)
Jack Spriggins

50
50/1(-25%)
(4) Jack Spriggins 50/1, Foaled April 27. Make Believe colt. Half-brother to several winners, including 1m winner Esculenta and 1½m winner Guinevere. Dam, 1m winner who stayed 1¼m, closely related to smart 9f-16.2f winner Eddystone Rock.
Related to winners; respected yard and market can point in the right direction.
7
9th (7) Lord Church (40/1 -21%)
Lord Church

40
40/1(-21%)
(7) Lord Church 40/1, Foaled April 11. €40,000 yearling, Churchill colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 2-y-o 1m winner Dark Rose Angel and untrustworthy winner up to 1¼m Dark Company.
40,000euros yearling; half-brother to winners Dark Rose Angel (Group-placed 1m 2yo).
5
10th (5) Livin It Up (100/1 -203%)
Livin It Up

100
100/1(-203%)
(5) Livin It Up 100/1, Foaled March 3. €45,000 yearling, Showcasing gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 9.5f winner Hayyan and 6f winner Pokhara. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1m-1¼m winner Sufranel out of smart 5f-7.5f winner Noelani.
45,000euros yearling; sixth foal; half-brother to winners Pokhara (6f; RPR 57).
10
11th (10) Suilleabhain (50/1 -25%)
Suilleabhain

50
50/1(-25%)
(10) Suilleabhain 50/1, Foaled March 17. €32,000 foal, 15,000 gns yearling, €35,000 2-y-o, U S Navy Flag colt. Dam unraced half-sister to useful winner up to 7f Gilgamesh.
35,000euros 2yo; second foal; unraced dam closely related to French 9.5f-10.5f winner.
8
12th (8) Rebelsontherun (18/1 -13%)
Rebelsontherun

18
18/1(-13%)
(8) Rebelsontherun 18/1, Foaled April 14. £45,000 yearling, €50,000 2-y-o, Mehmas colt. Half-brother to US 6.5f winner Belaire Drive and 1½m-2m winner Bashful Boy. Dam, US 8.5f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m Polytechnicien
50,000euros 2yo; sixth foal; half-brother to Flat/hurdle winner Bashful Boy.
11
13th (11) Mindful Applause (40/1 +0%)
Mindful Applause

40
40/1(+0%)
(11) Mindful Applause 40/1, Foaled March 8. €70,000 yearling, Acclamation filly. Sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Karaoke. Dam, US 6.5f winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1m (Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf) Hootenanny.
70,000euros yearling; third foal; sister to 6f AW 2yo winner Karaoke (RPR 82).
LTO Selection:

13:45 Curragh Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

There are plenty of well-bred individuals in the line-up, notably London City, by Justify out of Winter, who was a dual-Classic heroine amongst other successes at the highest level. Juddmonte field two very interesting runners in Formal Display, who is closely related to Time Test, and SETTLEMENT, who gets the vote. It seems very noteworthy that Dermot Weld opts to run the latter, especially being a filly, and the fact she has a Moyglare entry suggests she has been doing plenty right ahead of her first career start.

A race full of newcomers and it should prove to be an above-average maiden with several entered for big races. Dewhurst-entry LONDON CITY looks the obvious one being out of 1000 Guineas/Irish 1000 Guineas winner Winter. Juddmonte-pair Settlement and Formal Display are other likely types, though the market will be informative.

Aidan O'Brien took this 12 months ago with the market leader and LONDON CITY, with his top-level entries, makes obvious appeal.


14:20 Curragh Maiden 6f - 15 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
8
1st (8) Dagoda (2.75/1 +31%)
Dagoda

2.75
2.75/1(+31%)
(8) Dagoda 2.75/1, Fairly useful mare. Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. Eighth of 13 in handicap (14/1) at this course (8f, good) 6 days ago, racing too freely. Back down in trip. Sets the standard on the pick of her form.
Placed a few times but she's now 0-23 and the jury remains out as to her best trip.
7
2nd (7) Paradise Perfect (4.5/1 +44%)
Paradise Perfect

4.5
4.5/1(+44%)
(7) Paradise Perfect 4.5/1, Fairly useful colt. Remains a maiden after 8 Flat runs. Below form when fourth of 8 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, good to soft, 3/1) 35 days ago. Player if bouncing back.
Tailed off in a 1m1f handicap here two runs back but thereabouts in most of his maidens.
14
3rd (14) Rattletheonionbag (33/1 +34%)
Rattletheonionbag

33
33/1(+34%)
(14) Rattletheonionbag 33/1, Elzaam filly. Dam unraced.
Unraced dam from the family of St Leger winner Snurge; looks best watched.
3
4th (3) Cross Border (14/1 +65%)
Cross Border

14
14/1(+65%)
(3) Cross Border 14/1, Shaped as if in need of the experience when eighth of 14 in maiden at Fairyhouse (7f, good, 16/1) on debut 38 days ago. Should do better.
Unseated rider before the start at Fairyhouse (7f; 16-1); never better than midfield.
4
5th (4) Double Jabbed (5.5/1 +0%)
Double Jabbed

5.5
5.5/1(+0%)
(4) Double Jabbed 5.5/1, Fair maiden who wasn't seen to best effect when seventh of 12 in maiden at Tipperary (5f, soft) 8 days ago. Well respected on previous form.
Has the form to feature but forecast rain not welcomed.
2
6th (2) Wooden Head (9/1 +10%)
Wooden Head

9
9/1(+10%)
(2) Wooden Head 9/1, 12/1, matched debut form when fifth of 12 in maiden at Cork (6f, good) 22 days ago. Remains open to progress.
Having only second run when not far behind Double Jabbed at Cork (6f, good) 22 days ago.
13
7th (13) Beauparc (100/1 +0%)
Beauparc

100
100/1(+0%)
(13) Beauparc 100/1, Twice-raced filly. Ninth of 14 in maiden at Naas (8f, soft, 100/1) 12 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Down in trip.
Beaten 12l in maidens at Galway (7f) and Naas (1m), posting RPRs in the 50s.
6
8th (6) Keke (5.5/1 +78%)
Keke

5.5
5.5/1(+78%)
(6) Keke 5.5/1, Dandy Man colt. Dam unraced.
Stable has won this twice in three seasons, one of those a newcomer; market informative.
11
9th (11) Apple A Dey (7/1 -100%)
Apple A Dey

7
7/1(-100%)
(11) Apple A Dey 7/1, Twice-raced filly. 20/1, improved on debut form on first run since leaving C. W. J. Farrell when third of 12 in maiden at Tipperary (5f, soft) 8 days ago, not ideally placed. Should progress further.
Promising stable debut when finishing well for third over 5f at Tipperary.
16
10th (16) Vivezza (150/1 +25%)
Vivezza

150
150/1(+25%)
(16) Vivezza 150/1, Twice-raced filly. 150/1, twelfth of 14 in maiden at Naas (8f, soft) 12 days ago. Down in trip.
Insufficient promise in her two runs to warrant a second glance here.
15
11th (15) Tennessee Gal (8.5/1 +47%)
Tennessee Gal

8.5
8.5/1(+47%)
(15) Tennessee Gal 8.5/1, No Nay Never filly. Half-sister to smart 6f/7f winner Emblazoned and 6f winner Sendmylovetoyou. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner.
Half-sister to Emblazoned (Group-placed 6f turf; RPR 110) and Sendmylovetoyou (6f; 93).
5
12th (5) Glencullen (50/1 -127%)
Glencullen

50
50/1(-127%)
(5) Glencullen 50/1, Hooded, fifth of 7 in maiden (13/2) at this course (6.3f, good) on debut 73 days ago.
Hooded in June and was behind Double Jabbed in finishing fifth of seven.
10
13th (10) Star Of Freya (150/1 -88%)
Star Of Freya

150
150/1(-88%)
(10) Star Of Freya 150/1, Well held both starts to date. Back down in trip.
Down the field at Cork (6f) and Naas (1m); improvement demanded.
12
14th (12) Beachbabebiddy (80/1 -60%)
Beachbabebiddy

80
80/1(-60%)
(12) Beachbabebiddy 80/1, The Last Lion filly. Dam lightly-raced maiden.
First foal; dam lightly raced maiden (RPR 68), half-sister to fairly useful winners.
1
15th (1) Larry Bang (125/1 -89%)
Larry Bang

125
125/1(-89%)
(1) Larry Bang 125/1, Camacho gelding. Dam, maiden (stayed 1½m), half-sister to smart 6f/7f winner Confuchias. Wears eyeshields.
Making belated debut with an eyeshield on and can only be watched.
LTO Selection:

14:20 Curragh Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Dagoda has strong claims on the pick of her form but she has had 23 previous attempts without success and it could pay to take her on again. Lady Fox lost the race in the stewards' room on debut and should appreciate this step up in trip after a well-held fifth at Tipperary last week, but APPLE A DEY stayed on past her for third that day and could be the one to side with. That was a big improvement on her first effort and Henry de Bromhead's filly should have more to offer, with the extra furlong very much in her favour. Double Jabbed and Paradise Perfect are others to consider in a tricky contest.

DOUBLE JABBED wasn't seen to best effect last time and had found only a class dropper too good on her penultimate start, so she's well worth another chance in an ordinary maiden. Wooden Head remains open to improvement, with standard-setter Dagoda and Apple A Dey others to consider.

An unappealing betting race. LADY FOX edges preference in the hope that she can replicate her debut form at Navan.


14:52 Curragh Handicap 12f - 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
5
1st (5) Youcrackmeup (6.5/1 -225%)
Youcrackmeup

6.5
6.5/1(-225%)
(5) Youcrackmeup 6.5/1, Two wins from 6 runs this year. Career best when winning 13-runner handicap (16/1) at Galway (12.4f, heavy) 19 days ago. Hit with a 10 lb rise for that but she appears to be on the up.
7
2nd (7) Esquiline (4/1 +60%)
Esquiline

4
4/1(+60%)
(7) Esquiline 4/1, Lightly-raced winner. Successful at Bellewstown in July. Fourth of 7 in minor event at Leopardstown (12.8f, good to soft, 5/1) 23 days ago. More needed now pitched into a handicap.
6
3rd (6) Marvelosa (8/1 +0%)
Marvelosa

8
8/1(+0%)
(6) Marvelosa 8/1, Winner at Sligo in May. 6/1, creditable second of 8 in handicap at Killarney (11.2f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Each-way chance.
4
4th (4) Vera Verto (8/1 +43%)
Vera Verto

8
8/1(+43%)
(4) Vera Verto 8/1, One win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Ballinrobe in June. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap (7/2) at Tramore (12f, good to soft) 39 days ago. Needs to raise her game a touch.
2
5th (2) Blazing Skies (11/1 +31%)
Blazing Skies

11
11/1(+31%)
(2) Blazing Skies 11/1, 66/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, twelfth of 17 in handicap at Galway (12f, good) 15 days ago, doing too much too soon. Others look stronger.
3
6th (3) No Niki No (9/1 +10%)
No Niki No

9
9/1(+10%)
(3) No Niki No 9/1, Winner at Leopardstown in June. 10/1, creditable second of 10 in handicap at Sligo (10.5f, good to soft) 10 days ago. Likely to be on the premises once again.
1
7th (1) Female Soldier (11/1 -47%)
Female Soldier

11
11/1(-47%)
(1) Female Soldier 11/1, 50/1, bit below form ninth of 20 in handicap at Galway (16.8f, heavy) 19 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Back down in trip and blinkers on 1st time. Looks vulnerable from a win point of view.
8
8th (8) Effernock Fizz (25/1 -108%)
Effernock Fizz

25
25/1(-108%)
(8) Effernock Fizz 25/1, C&D winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2021. Fifth of 6 in minor event (12/1) at Galway (14.1f, good to soft) 15 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
9
9th (9) Sugaree (2.25/1 +36%)
Sugaree

2.25
2.25/1(+36%)
(9) Sugaree 2.25/1, 11/4, won 12-runner maiden at Leopardstown (12f, good) 58 days ago, driven out. This unexposed filly is of strong interest now handicapping of what could be a fair opening mark.
LTO Selection:

14:52 Curragh Handicap 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

The progressive Youcrackmeup regained the winning thread on the opening day of the Galway Festival last month, but a 10lb rise may be enough to thwart the Cracksman filly's challenge for a third success. Three-year-old handicap debutants SUGAREE and Esquiline make most appeal entering this sphere, with the former, a comfortable winner at Leopardstown in June, shading the verdict. Marvelosa also enters calculations now reunited with apprentice Jack Kearney, who was on board for her maiden success at Sligo and claims a handy 7lb here.

SUGAREE has improved with each of her three starts, most recently landing a Leopardstown maiden in decisive fashion, and she earns the vote with further progress on the cards now pitched into a handicap. The progressive Youcrackmeup is greatly respected, despite going up 10 lb for her recent Galway success, while No Niki No is third choice ahead of Marvelosa.

A tight handicap. MARVELOSA ran well last time behind one who wasn't disgraced at the Shergar Cup.


15:27 Curragh Group 2 7f - 5 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) Henry Longfellow (0.22/1 +45%)
Henry Longfellow

0.22
0.22/1(+45%)
(2) Henry Longfellow 0.22/1, Highly promising type. 1 win from 1 run this year. 5/4, won 9-runner maiden at this C&D (soft) on debut 28 days ago. Trainer going well. Potentially smart and represents top yard that has saddled the winner of this race 15 times.
Impeccably bred and strong in the market when scoring readily over C&D last month.
3
2nd (3) Islandsinthestream (6/1 +14%)
Islandsinthestream

6
6/1(+14%)
(3) Islandsinthestream 6/1, 9/1, won 8-runner maiden at this C&D (good) on debut 73 days ago. Clearly a nice prospect and should make his presence felt with improvement on the cards.
Had Portland back in third when defying inexperience on C&D debut.
4
3rd (4) Portland (18/1 -50%)
Portland

18
18/1(-50%)
(4) Portland 18/1, Thrice-raced winner. Won 4-runner nursery at Galway (7f, soft, 15/8) 14 days ago. Remains open to improvement but Ryan Moore prefers Henry Longfellow.
Recent Galway handicap winner; very much the stable second string here.
5
4th (5) Spanish Flame (9/1 -64%)
Spanish Flame

9
9/1(-64%)
(5) Spanish Flame 9/1, Thrice-raced winner. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Won 5-runner minor event (10/11) at Tipperary (7.4f, good) 45 days ago, always holding on. Open to progress for respected yard and he needs considering.
Won his last two and had a nice bit in hand last time at Tipperary.
1
5th (1) Courageous Strike (125/1 +17%)
Courageous Strike

125
125/1(+17%)
(1) Courageous Strike 125/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 15 lengths last of 6 to Warnie in listed race at Tipperary (7.4f, soft, 50/1) 8 days ago. Looks up against it.
Hasn't gone on from a promising debut and he's outclassed at this level.
LTO Selection:

15:27 Curragh Group 2 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

HENRY LONGFELLOW burst to prominence in the ante-post markets for next year's Classics when making a sparkling beginning to his career over C&D, and the impeccably-bred son of Dubawi and the brilliant Minding can give Aidan O'Brien a remarkable 16th victory in this contest. The champion trainer is also represented by Galway winner Portland, although he has been beaten by both Spanish Flame and Islandsinthestream. The latter was particularly impressive over track and trip and could be the primary threat to the Ballydoyle dominance.

The well-bred HENRY LONGFELLOW, who looked good when making a winning start to his career in a C&D maiden last month, is taken to provide the Aidan O'Brien yard with its sixteenth success in this Group 2 contest. Spanish Flame gets the nod for forecast purposes ahead of the selection's stablemate Portland and the promising Islandsinthestream.

The impeccably-bred HENRY LONGFELLOW is taken to follow up his recent C&D success en route to Group 1 targets.


16:00 Curragh Group 2 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
8
1st (8) Vespertilio (4/1 +11%)
Vespertilio

4
4/1(+11%)
(8) Vespertilio 4/1, Left debut form well behind up in grade when second in 6-runner Group 3 (18/1) at Leopardstown (7.2f, good to soft) 23 days ago, clear of rest. Open to further progress.
Came from last to chase home the favourite in a Leopardstown Group 3; respected.
6
2nd (6) Sakti (7/1 -40%)
Sakti

7
7/1(-40%)
(6) Sakti 7/1, Produced a promising first effort when second of 13 in maiden at Leopardstown (7.2f, good to soft) on debut 23 days ago. That performance is backed up by the timefigure and she's open to improvement.
Promising run at Leopardstown behind a smart filly who had experience.
3
3rd (3) Kalispera (80/1 -186%)
Kalispera

80
80/1(-186%)
(3) Kalispera 80/1, Twice-raced maiden. Third of 8 in maiden (7/1) at Galway (7f, soft) 18 days ago. Plenty to find on form up in grade.
This represents a sharp rise in class and probably playing for the places.
4
4th (4) Mysteries (12/1 +0%)
Mysteries

12
12/1(+0%)
(4) Mysteries 12/1, Thrice-raced winner. 3¾ lengths third of 6 in Silver Flash Stakes (9/2) at Leopardstown (7.2f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Hood on for 1st time. More needed.
Raced keenly when third in a Group 3 so first-time hood could be a notable addition.
5
5th (5) Pearls And Rubies (1.62/1 +35%)
Pearls And Rubies

1.62
1.62/1(+35%)
(5) Pearls And Rubies 1.62/1, Bred to be smart and overcame inexperience to make a winning debut at Navan (5f) in June. Solid efforts up in grade since, unsuited by the drop in trip here (6.3f) on most recent outing, so the return to 7f will suit and she rates a big player.
Closely matched with Snellen on their Ascot clash; extended 6f found her out latest.
2
6th (2) Dollerina (4.5/1 +50%)
Dollerina

4.5
4.5/1(+50%)
(2) Dollerina 4.5/1, Had contested a barrier trial in May and shaped with plenty of encouragement when second of 12 in maiden at this C&D (good) on debut 50 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Will improve and shouldn't be overlooked up in grade.
Highly promising run here in June when beating all bar a subsequent Group winner.
1
7th (1) Betula (20/1 +20%)
Betula

20
20/1(+20%)
(1) Betula 20/1, Lope De Vega filly. Dam, Canadian 1m/8.5f winner, half-sister to high-class winner up to 1m Alpha Centauri. Having contested a barrier trial, showed plenty when fourth of 12 in a C&D maiden 50 days ago, not knocked about. Sure to improve but this is a big ask on just second start.
Bit to find with Dollerina on their form here in June but she's unexposed.
7
8th (7) Snellen (7/1 -75%)
Snellen

7
7/1(-75%)
(7) Snellen 7/1, Built on her debut win when following up in 16-runner Chesham Stakes (12/1) at Royal Ascot (7f, good to firm) 56 days ago, just holding on. Open to further improvement.
Edged out Pearls And Rubies in the Chesham to maintain her unbeaten record.
LTO Selection:

16:00 Curragh Group 2 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Aidan O'Brien has won this with some classy types down the years, including Magical and Rhododendron, and the master of Ballydoyle can enhance that record with PEARLS AND RUBIES. Having won at Navan on her debut, she was then narrowly denied by Snellen in the Chesham. She continues to improve with racing, evidenced by her good second in the Anglesey last time, so she ought to be more than capable of reversing the Royal Ascot form with further progress on the cards. Others to note include Dollerina and Betula.

SAKTI shaped with lots of encouragement when runner-up in a strong-looking maiden at Leopardstown on her debut last month and, with the performance backed up by the timefigure, she's worth siding with to go one better up in grade. Vespertilio, Pearls And Rubies and Snellen are a trio of credible rivals however, while Dollerina shouldn't be taken lightly, either.

It could pay to chance DOLLERINA, who was doing all her best work late in the day when chasing home a Group filly here in June.


16:35 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
13
(13) Thunder Roll (0.67/1 +39%)
Thunder Roll

0.67
0.67/1(+39%)
(13) Thunder Roll 0.67/1, Promising sort. 14/1, 2¼ lengths third of 8 to Rosscarbery in Munster Oaks at Cork (12f, good to soft) 64 days ago, never nearer. Hard to beat.
Excellent efforts the last twice at Listed\Group 3 level; should take care of these.
11
(11) Starry Eyed (3/1 +25%)
Starry Eyed

3
3/1(+25%)
(11) Starry Eyed 3/1, Lightly-raced filly. 3/1, good third of 12 in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, heavy). Off 139 days. Likely to be on the premises but has something to find with Thunder Roll.
Disappointing given her pedigree and purchase price; beaten in a handicap last time.
12
(12) Sumiha (6.5/1 -30%)
Sumiha

6.5
6.5/1(-30%)
(12) Sumiha 6.5/1, Sea The Stars filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 1m winner Suwayra. Interesting newcomer for stable going through a good spell.
Much to like on paper and interesting to see what the market makes of her.
10
(10) Tommy Thug (11/1 +8%)
Tommy Thug

11
11/1(+8%)
(10) Tommy Thug 11/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Third of 10 in maiden at Down Royal (10.3f, good to soft, 8/11) 22 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces on 1st time. More required.
Looks up to winning a maiden but he failed odds-on backers at Down Royal latest.
4
(4) Earth Dance (16/1 +27%)
Earth Dance

16
16/1(+27%)
(4) Earth Dance 16/1, Australia gelding. Brother to 1¼m winner Fortune Maker and half-brother to 3 winners, including useful winner up to 11f Raphael Santi and 6f winner Flower of May. Interesting newcomer.
10th foal; brother to Italian 1m2f winner Fortune Maker; interesting if at all backed.
8
(8) Shrewsbury Road (22/1 +89%)
Shrewsbury Road

22
22/1(+89%)
(8) Shrewsbury Road 22/1, Once-raced gelding. 66/1, tenth of 20 in maiden at Naas (8f, heavy) on debut, not knocked about. Off 9 months. Up in trip.
Some sign of ability when midfield in a big field at Naas last November (1m, heavy).
3
(3) Dubawi Delight (25/1 -25%)
Dubawi Delight

25
25/1(-25%)
(3) Dubawi Delight 25/1, Thrice-raced gelding. 11/1, eleventh of 12 in maiden at Leopardstown (12.8f, good) 58 days ago, folding tamely. Back down in trip.
His standout run is the second behind a useful horse over C&D in May.
9
(9) Spitfire Fighter (80/1 -400%)
Spitfire Fighter

80
80/1(-400%)
(9) Spitfire Fighter 80/1, Once-raced gelding. 6/1, fourth of 11 in maiden at Galway (8.3f, soft) on debut 14 days ago, not knocked about. Up in trip. Likely to improve.
Fourth of 11 over 1m+ at Galway (heavy) and he's bred for this longer trip.
6
(6) King Of Wessex (125/1 -56%)
King Of Wessex

125
125/1(-56%)
(6) King Of Wessex 125/1, Twice-raced colt. Thirteenth of 17 in maiden at this C&D (good, 33/1) 50 days ago. Hard to fancy.
Finished behind Dubawi Delight on his debut here and was beaten further on return visit.
2
(2) My Boy Teddy (150/1 -20%)
My Boy Teddy

150
150/1(-20%)
(2) My Boy Teddy 150/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, last of 8 in minor event at Cork (8f, good, 200/1) 22 days ago. Back up in trip.
Well down the field in all his runs and won't be troubling the best of these.
1
(1) Gujarat (150/1 -88%)
Gujarat

150
150/1(-88%)
(1) Gujarat 150/1, 7,000 gns 3-y-o, Invincible Spirit colt. Dam unraced, closely related to useful 12.4f-1¾m winner Surya out of high-class winner up to 1½m (Oaks/Irish Oaks, also 2-y-o 7f winner) Sariska. Unlikely to be fully tuned up.
Newcomer; 4yo having to concede weight to younger opposition.
7
(7) Rushour Rains (200/1 +20%)
Rushour Rains

200
200/1(+20%)
(7) Rushour Rains 200/1, Once-raced gelding. 200/1, last of 16 in maiden at Galway (12.2f, good to soft) on debut 17 days ago.
In trouble from halfway when tailed off in a 1m4f maiden at the recent Galway festival.
LTO Selection:

16:35 Curragh Maiden 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

THUNDER ROLL sets a lofty standard on form, having finished third in the Munster Oaks last time out over further. Joseph O'Brien's filly should have no problem with the drop in trip and she can get off the mark at the fourth time of asking, with the consistent Tommy Thug and stable companion Harsh looking best placed to chase her home. Dubawi Delight has strong claims on his penultimate effort over C&D, while Starry Eyed cannot be ruled out either.

Having stayed on nicely to be third in the Munster Oaks at Cork last time, THUNDER ROLL appears to face a straightforward task as she bids to open her account. Starry Eyed is the likeliest to capitalise if the selection fluffs her lines and Sumiha appeals as an interesting newcomer.

This looks all about THUNDER ROLL who still holds a Group 1 entry. She has held her own in Listed\Group events the last twice.


17:10 Curragh Handicap 10f - 19 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
12
(12) Deakin (4.5/1 +55%)
Deakin

4.5
4.5/1(+55%)
(12) Deakin 4.5/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fourth of 10 in maiden (7/1) at Leopardstown (12f, heavy). Off 104 days. Makes handicap debut. Capable of better and well worth a market check returning from a break.
Some good maiden runs; gelded since; check the market on handicap debut.
9
(9) Turbulence (4.5/1 +10%)
Turbulence

4.5
4.5/1(+10%)
(9) Turbulence 4.5/1, Good second of 16 in handicap (7/2) at Naas (10.5f, soft) 12 days ago, just failing. Expected to be bang there.
Didn't get a clear run last time; raised 2lb for that but should be a big player again.
18
(18) God Knows (7/1 +0%)
God Knows

7
7/1(+0%)
(18) God Knows 7/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good second of 15 in maiden (14/1) at this C&D (good) 6 days ago, running on. Makes handicap debut. Should give another good account.
Touched off over C&D last week; raised 3lb for that run and is entitled to run well again.
21
(21) Slieve Binnian (7/1 +22%)
Slieve Binnian

7
7/1(+22%)
(21) Slieve Binnian 7/1, Respectable fourth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good, 5/1) 6 days ago, never nearer. Not a forlorn hope.
Ran creditably in defeat the last twice, including over C&D last week; same mark today.
11
(11) Luke Short (10/1 -43%)
Luke Short

10
10/1(-43%)
(11) Luke Short 10/1, 20/1, good third of 16 in handicap at Naas (10.5f, soft) 12 days ago, running on. On a fair mark and warrants consideration.
Just behind Turbulence over 1m2f last time; raised 1lb but should have improved since.
13
(13) Eastern Legend (10/1 -25%)
Eastern Legend

10
10/1(-25%)
(13) Eastern Legend 10/1, Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (5/1) at Down Royal (10.3f, good to soft) 22 days ago by 1¼ lengths from Alma Libre, always holding on. Arrives on the up and should go well again.
Won at Down Royal on good ground and raised 6lb for that; entitled to be still improving.
6
(6) Plunkett (11/1 +45%)
Plunkett

11
11/1(+45%)
(6) Plunkett 11/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Below form seventh of 16 in handicap at Galway (7f, soft, 5/1) 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Not taken lightly.
Best run this season came over 1m at Leopardstown; needs a repeat of that.
4
(4) Alma Libre (12/1 +40%)
Alma Libre

12
12/1(+40%)
(4) Alma Libre 12/1, Winner at Fairyhouse in June. 11/2, good 1¼ lengths second of 10 to Eastern Legend in handicap at Down Royal (10.3f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Can't be ruled out.
Solid last twice but best form is on good ground, so significant rain may harm her chance.
17
(17) Fools Glory (18/1 +10%)
Fools Glory

18
18/1(+10%)
(17) Fools Glory 18/1, Creditable fourth of 8 in handicap at Gowran (8f, soft, 5/2) 21 days ago. Up in trip. Likely to give her running again if she gets the longer trip.
Decent runs over 1m last twice and races off the same mark today; trip is an unknown.
2
(2) Pont Audemer (18/1 +18%)
Pont Audemer

18
18/1(+18%)
(2) Pont Audemer 18/1, Fairly useful jumps winner. Fairly useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Eleventh of 17 in handicap at Galway (12f, good, 16/1) 15 days ago, not clear run. Can't be ruled out.
Never involved over 1m4f at Galway; will be more at home over this trip and in this grade.
5
(5) Kodiac Prince (20/1 +39%)
Kodiac Prince

20
20/1(+39%)
(5) Kodiac Prince 20/1, Course winner. Latest win here in June. 15/2, thirteenth of 16 in handicap at Naas (10.5f, soft) 12 days ago, met some trouble. Needs to bounce back.
Has been below-par on his last three starts and has to get back to best.
7
(7) Theophilos (22/1 -10%)
Theophilos

22
22/1(-10%)
(7) Theophilos 22/1, Winner at Tipperary in April. 3/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, sixth of 9 in handicap at Ballinrobe (9.4f, good to soft) 26 days ago, slowly away. Likely to get back on track.
Below his best in a first-time tongue-tie at Ballinrobe last time; chance on his best form.
3
(3) Church Mountain (25/1 -25%)
Church Mountain

25
25/1(-25%)
(3) Church Mountain 25/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Latest win at Killarney in July. Bit below form ninth of 16 in handicap at Naas (10.5f, soft, 10/1) 12 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Won over 1m at Killarney but was below that level over this trip on soft ground at Naas.
15
(15) Out On Friday (28/1 -12%)
Out On Friday

28
28/1(-12%)
(15) Out On Friday 28/1, 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win at Fairyhouse in June. Good fourth of 18 in handicap at Galway (12f, good to soft, 14/1) 16 days ago. Not dismissed.
Fine effort in defeat at Galway; raised another 4lb; dropping in trip and will need more.
19
(19) Mads Black Eights (28/1 +0%)
Mads Black Eights

28
28/1(+0%)
(19) Mads Black Eights 28/1, Creditable tenth of 18 in handicap at Leopardstown (9f, good, 16/1) 2 days ago, slowly away. Has work to do.
Wasn't beaten far on comeback at Down Royal but well held at Leopardstown on Thursday.
20
(20) Sea Spray (33/1 -32%)
Sea Spray

33
33/1(-32%)
(20) Sea Spray 33/1, Winner at Gowran in June. Ninth of 10 in handicap at Down Royal (10.3f, good, 9/2) 56 days ago. Something to find on form.
Below best at Down Royal last time; gelded since and would have a chance if back to best.
1
(1) Michigan State (40/1 +20%)
Michigan State

40
40/1(+20%)
(1) Michigan State 40/1, Thrice-raced winner. 10/1, fifth of 8 in minor event at Cork (8f, good) 22 days ago. Back up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Others have achieved more.
Found 1m too sharp at Killarney last time; a chance but draw is no help.
22
(22) Savigny (50/1 +0%)
Savigny

50
50/1(+0%)
(22) Savigny 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 18/1 and blinkered for 1st time tongue strap on for 1st time, 7¼ lengths seventh of 10 to Eastern Legend in handicap at Down Royal (10.3f, good to soft) 22 days ago. Doesn't make much appeal.
Soundly beaten on handicap debut at Down Royal; the blinkers and tongue-tie are left off.
10
(10) Bring Us Paradise (66/1 -32%)
Bring Us Paradise

66
66/1(-32%)
(10) Bring Us Paradise 66/1, Fifteenth of 16 in handicap at Galway (14.1f, good to soft, 50/1) 15 days ago, slowly away. Down in trip. Others more persuasive.
Too keen over 1m6f at Galway last time and this trip will suit better; squeak.
LTO Selection:

17:10 Curragh Handicap 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

In a highly competitive event, it may pay to side with TURBULENCE, who was an unlucky loser at Naas after being repeatedly denied a clear run before his jockey briefly dropped his reins. Only beaten a short head at the line, he can gain compensation. Eastern Legend may have more to offer after a fairly comfortable defeat of Alma Libre at Down Royal, while God Knows and Deakin are interesting maidens starting off in handicap company off what may yet prove to be pretty favourable marks.

PONT AUDEMAR is well treated based on hurdling form and is easily excused his latest showing at Galway (didn't get a clear run), so he's worth another chance for all that this is a wide-open contest. Turbulence, who was just touched off at Naas last time, is a big threat and God Knows might do better on her first outing in handicaps.

Having had little luck in-running when a fast finishing second at Naas, TURBULENCE (nap) should be able to go one better today.


17:40 Curragh Handicap 5f - 14 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
(3) Shoebox King (4.5/1 -13%)
Shoebox King

4.5
4.5/1(-13%)
(3) Shoebox King 4.5/1, Latest win at Navan in July. Back to form in blinkers last 2 starts, winning at Navan before good third of 15 in handicap (11/4) at Cork (6f, good) 22 days ago. Headgear left off.
Won at Navan over this trip and fine effort from the front at Cork over 6f; player.
1
(1) Aloysius Lilius (5/1 -11%)
Aloysius Lilius

5
5/1(-11%)
(1) Aloysius Lilius 5/1, Improved on recent efforts to win 10-runner handicap (12/1) at Tipperary (5f, soft) 8 days ago, comfortably. Enters calculations.
Won at Tipperary over this trip last week; 8lb higher today makes follow-up bid tougher.
9
(9) Sosallycanwait (6/1 +14%)
Sosallycanwait

6
6/1(+14%)
(9) Sosallycanwait 6/1, Remains a maiden after 24 Flat runs. Below form 5½ lengths sixth of 10 to Aloysius Lilius in handicap (15/2) at Tipperary (5f, soft) 8 days ago.
Maiden after 24 starts was below form at Tipperary last time and has to bounce back.
2
(2) Siesta Beach (7.5/1 +25%)
Siesta Beach

7.5
7.5/1(+25%)
(2) Siesta Beach 7.5/1, Fourth of 7 in handicap (18/1) at Naas (5.9f, soft) 12 days ago.
Solid effort over 6f at Naas last time, weakening late on so the drop in trip could suit.
14
(14) Hot Whispers (8/1 +33%)
Hot Whispers

8
8/1(+33%)
(14) Hot Whispers 8/1, Remains a maiden after 18 Flat runs. 8/1, below form fifteenth of 24 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, soft) 12 days ago.
Maiden after 18 starts is ground versatile but is 2lb out of the handicap.
8
(8) Ever Rock (8.5/1 +23%)
Ever Rock

8.5
8.5/1(+23%)
(8) Ever Rock 8.5/1, Course winner. Sixth of 10 in handicap (11/1) at Down Royal (5f, good to soft) 22 days ago.
Best run this season came at Down Royal last time; needs more even from 2lb lower.
10
(10) Realtin Fantasy (8.5/1 +0%)
Realtin Fantasy

8.5
8.5/1(+0%)
(10) Realtin Fantasy 8.5/1, One win from 31 Flat runs. Good 1¾ lengths third of 10 to Aloysius Lilius in handicap (14/1) at Tipperary (5f, soft) 8 days ago.
Tipperary winner ran well there last week but needs a bit more off the same mark.
5
(5) Different Look (11/1 +50%)
Different Look

11
11/1(+50%)
(5) Different Look 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form fourth of 12 in maiden at Tipperary (5f, soft, 16/1) 8 days ago. Makes handicap debut.
Has run well enough in defeat in three maidens lately over this trip and has a squeak.
6
(6) Art Of Unity (12/1 +14%)
Art Of Unity

12
12/1(+14%)
(6) Art Of Unity 12/1, C&D winner. Respectable 3 lengths fifth of 10 to Aloysius Lilius in handicap (25/1) at Tipperary (5f, soft) 8 days ago, unable to sustain effort.
Five-time winner, including over C&D; not beaten far on last two starts; each-way chance.
4
(4) Shimmerz (20/1 -43%)
Shimmerz

20
20/1(-43%)
(4) Shimmerz 20/1, Course winner. Winner here in May. Hooded for 1st time, last of 7 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, soft, 6/1) 12 days ago. Can bounce back.
Was a surprise winner of a 7f handicap here in May; well held since and needs best again.
15
(15) Silver Nemo (22/1 +21%)
Silver Nemo

22
22/1(+21%)
(15) Silver Nemo 22/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2021. Below form eighth of 15 in handicap at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft, 12/1) 43 days ago, not clear run.
Decent 4th at Navan in June; below that level since and is 2lb out of the handicap.
12
(12) Peerless (22/1 +45%)
Peerless

22
22/1(+45%)
(12) Peerless 22/1, Twenty runs since last win in 2021. 25/1, last of 24 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, soft) 12 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
Not a bad run at Down Royal but was poor at Naas last time; cheekpieces back on.
7
(7) Astral Beat (33/1 +0%)
Astral Beat

33
33/1(+0%)
(7) Astral Beat 33/1, 33/1, fourteenth of 15 in handicap at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft) 43 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
Not a bad run at Down Royal but poor at Bellewstown since; cheekpieces replace blinkers.
13
(13) Carna Blue (50/1 +0%)
Carna Blue

50
50/1(+0%)
(13) Carna Blue 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 16/1, last of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (5f). Off 9 months.
Makes little appeal on return from 2lb out of the handicap.
LTO Selection:

17:40 Curragh Handicap 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

ALOYSIUS LILIUS bounced back to form at Tipperary last week and while he has an 8lb higher mark to contend with, the relatively quick turnaround suggests this is a good time to catch this still potentially well-handicapped gelding. Realtin Fantasy and Art Of Unity are back for another crack at the selection after respectively finishing close up in third and fifth in that aforementioned race and, being better off at the weights, both warrant consideration. Silver Nemo and Peerless are more speculative options to note in the betting.

It could be worth chancing SHIMMERZ, who was a good winner over C&D in May before having possible excuses on both outings since. Shoebox King remains on a good mark, while Aloysius Lilius was a comfortable winner at Tipperary last week.

Having weakened late on over 6f at Naas last time, SIESTA BEACH could get back on the scoresheet reverting to the minimum trip.


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