Curragh Races & Results Tomform Saturday 23rd September 2023

There were 60 Races on Saturday 23rd September 2023 across 8 meetings. There was 7 races at Newbury, 8 races at Listowel, 7 races at York, 8 races at Catterick, 8 races at Curragh, 8 races at Ayr, 7 races at Newmarket, 7 races at Wolverhampton, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Saturday 23rd September 2023

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

13:20 Curragh Maiden 6f - 11 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
11
1st (11) Pipsy (11/4 -38%)
Pipsy

2.75
11/4(-38%)
(11) Pipsy 11/4, Promising sort. 17/2 and tongue strap on, second of 7 in minor event at Cork (6f, good to firm) on debut 17 days ago, no match for winner. Should improve and probably the one to beat.
Second to a smart type with previous experience on debut at Cork, tongue-tie is discarded.
3
2nd (3) Il Pellegrino (10/1 -25%)
Il Pellegrino

10
10/1(-25%)
(3) Il Pellegrino 10/1, Foaled May 6. No Nay Never colt. Brother to useful winner up to 6f Hispanic and half-brother to several winners, including useful 1m winner Ghaziyah and 12.2f winner Mamluk. Interesting newcomer.
Brother to 5f course juvenile winner Hispanic, half-brother to four winners.
2
3rd (2) Emperor Of Rome (12/1 -60%)
Emperor Of Rome

12
12/1(-60%)
(2) Emperor Of Rome 12/1, Once-raced colt. Second of 4 in maiden at Dundalk (5f, 4/11) on debut, running on late. Off 162 days. Blinkers on 1st time. Should have more to offer.
Bare form of Dundalk second is poor, almost sure to be capable of a great deal better.
1
4th (1) Battle Fleet (2/1 -6%)
Battle Fleet

2
2/1(-6%)
(1) Battle Fleet 2/1, Promising sort. 15/2, fourth of 12 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, soft) on debut. Off 133 days. One of 3 from his top stable and Frankie Dettori takes the reins on this one. Much respected.
Fourth behind a good colt at Navan on debut, should be more mature now, Dettori aboard.
4
5th (4) Latin (6/1 +8%)
Latin

6
6/1(+8%)
(4) Latin 6/1, Twice-raced colt. Fourth of 10 in maiden (11/4) at Gowran (7f, good to soft), slowly away. Off 97 days. More to come from him.
Two runs have been over further, hard to be sure if this trip will suit, best watched.
6
5th (6) Rebelsontherun (50/1 -52%)
Rebelsontherun

50
50/1(-52%)
(6) Rebelsontherun 50/1, Once-raced gelding. Twelfth of 13 in maiden (18/1) at this course (7f, good to soft) on debut 35 days ago. Blinkered for 1st time.
In rear over 7f at this venue five weeks ago, gelded since and now tried with blinkers.
7
7th (7) Star Hunter (10/3 +49%)
Star Hunter

3.333333
10/3(+49%)
(7) Star Hunter 10/3, Fair form. Fifth of 8 in maiden at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft, 15/8) 32 days ago. Yard in good form.
Two runs over further, failed to reproduce Leopardstown form when favourite at Roscommon.
9
8th (9) Maria Land (150/1 -50%)
Maria Land

150
150/1(-50%)
(9) Maria Land 150/1, Twice-raced filly. Ninth of 11 in maiden at Sligo (5.7f, good to soft, 16/1) 45 days ago. Hooded for 1st time.
Well beaten in maidens at Down Royal and Sligo, hooded now, safe to rule out.
5
9th (5) Our Dagger (150/1 -50%)
Our Dagger

150
150/1(-50%)
(5) Our Dagger 150/1, Foaled April 30. Elzaam colt. Half-brother to temperamental 1½m-1¾m winner Red Missile. Dam, 2-y-o 1m winner, half-sister to smart 7f winner Frenchmans Bay.
Half-brother to Flat and hurdles winner Red Dagger, dam won over 1m at two.
10
10th (10) Our Queen Bee (200/1 -33%)
Our Queen Bee

200
200/1(-33%)
(10) Our Queen Bee 200/1, Thrice-raced filly. Seventh of 8 in maiden (150/1) at Navan (5f, good to soft) 23 days ago.
No sign of ability in three outings over different trips.
8
11th (8) Easyshineadiamond (150/1 -50%)
Easyshineadiamond

150
150/1(-50%)
(8) Easyshineadiamond 150/1, Foaled April 23. €1,800 yearling, Rock of Gibraltar filly. Dam unraced.
Unraced dam from a French family with a solid middle-distance record, 6f may be too sharp.
LTO Selection:

13:20 Curragh Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Aidan O'Brien holds a strong hand with three colts returning from mid-season breaks. There was a good word for Emperor Of Rome prior to his debut second at Dundalk, but the master trainer also spoke favourably of BATTLE FLEET and his Navan fourth behind the classy Givemethebeatboys was most encouraging. Latin finished behind Star Hunter at Leopardstown back in May but the chief threat to the Ballydoyle trio could come in the shape of Pipsy, who beat all bar the exciting King Cuan at Cork.

There was a lot to like about PIPSY's opening second at Cork 17 days ago and she can build on that and prove too strong for Aidan O'Brien pair Battle Fleet and Latin.


13:55 Curragh Handicap 7f - 11 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
9
1st (9) Dagoda (15/2 +46%)
Dagoda

7.5
15/2(+46%)
(9) Dagoda 15/2, One win from 24 Flat runs. 11/4, career best when winning 15-runner maiden at this course (6f, good to soft) 35 days ago. More needed back in a handicap.
Off the mark in ordinary 6f maiden here; twice second over 7f earlier this year.
4
2nd (4) Fernao (8/1 -23%)
Fernao

8
8/1(-23%)
(4) Fernao 8/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner of maiden at Listowel in June. Can't have been right when last of 10 in handicap (2/1) at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) since. Visor on 1st time. Retains potential.
Odds-on when facile winner of Listowel 1m maiden; bombed out on handicap debut; visor.
3
3rd (3) No More Porter (7/2 -17%)
No More Porter

3.5
7/2(-17%)
(3) No More Porter 7/2, Course winner. Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. Respectable fourth of 17 in handicap (8/1) at Leopardstown (7.3f, good to firm) 14 days ago, nearest finish.
Dropping in class and form is chock-full of creditable efforts in premier handicaps.
1
4th (1) Loingseoir (28/1 -12%)
Loingseoir

28
28/1(-12%)
(1) Loingseoir 28/1, Course winner. 25/1, last of 13 in handicap at Newcastle (8f) 23 days ago.
Three times second over 7f this term and ground to suit; no leeway from this mark though.
8
5th (8) Half Nutz (5/1 +29%)
Half Nutz

5
5/1(+29%)
(8) Half Nutz 5/1, Won this last year. Runner-up twice at Leopardstown last month and another solid effort when fourth of 12 in handicap at Southwell (7f) 10 days ago. Not taken lightly.
Last year's winner often gives them a head-start and modest strike-rate over last 2 years.
7
6th (7) Secret Magician (6/1 +40%)
Secret Magician

6
6/1(+40%)
(7) Secret Magician 6/1, Course winner in August but down the field back here twice since. Bounce back needed.
Good record over 6f here, well-backed winner last month; 7f seems to stretch him.
6
7th (6) Semblance Of Order (14/1 +0%)
Semblance Of Order

14
14/1(+0%)
(6) Semblance Of Order 14/1, Unreliable sort. Latest win at Leopardstown in June. 15/2, refused to race in handicap at Galway (8.6f, good to soft) 52 days ago. Needs treating with caution after that.
Dual winner but only the brave, or in-running players, would back him after two refusals.
2
8th (2) Heavenly Power (11/2 -22%)
Heavenly Power

5.5
11/2(-22%)
(2) Heavenly Power 11/2, Course winner. 10/1, twentieth of 22 in handicap at this course (6f, good to soft) 13 days ago but big player if recapturing the level of his course second prior to that.
Good record over 6f here including when second last month; well held in this a year ago.
10
9th (10) Shawaamekh (9/1 +36%)
Shawaamekh

9
9/1(+36%)
(10) Shawaamekh 9/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. 7/2, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Fairyhouse (7f, good to soft) 5 days ago. Tongue strap back on.
Prominent racer in fine form this year without winning, runner-up all three turf starts.
11
10th (11) Pinar Del Rio (25/1 +0%)
Pinar Del Rio

25
25/1(+0%)
(11) Pinar Del Rio 25/1, Course winner. 15/2, ninth of 11 in handicap at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft) 32 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
Sixth of 20 in premier handicap over extended 6f here in July; not as good since.
5
11th (5) Alabama Pearl (11/1 -69%)
Alabama Pearl

11
11/1(-69%)
(5) Alabama Pearl 11/1, 11/8, career best when winning 10-runner maiden at Gowran (7f, good) 17 days ago. Second of 116 in a Leopardstown handicap prior to that but he's running from a much higher mark this time.
Consistent before readily off the mark in Gowran maiden; mark given quite a hike for that.
LTO Selection:

13:55 Curragh Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

NO MORE PORTER started his solid season off with a fifth in the Irish Lincolnshire and he has hardly run a bad race all year, furthered by his most recent fourth at Leopardstown. The son of Elzaam is allowed to compete off the same rating and he ought to go very close. The main threat is Fernao, who took his maiden in smooth style at Listowel in June and he tries a first-time visor after a gelding operation. Half Nutz completes the shortlist.

HALF NUTZ is down to 2 Ib lower than when successful in this race last season and might prove the answer to it again having recorded a few good efforts in recent weeks. Heavenly Power will be a threat if back to the form when second in a big field over 6f here last month, while Fernao can't have been right last time and retains potential as a lightly-raced sort from an in-form yard.

Maybe the second London bus will come trundling around the corner for DAGODA after her course maiden win


14:30 Curragh Group 2 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
2
1st (2) Deepone (3/1 +25%)
Deepone

3
3/1(+25%)
(2) Deepone 3/1, Useful form. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. 3¾ lengths fourth of 7 to Diego Velazquez in Champions Juvenile Stakes at Leopardstown (8f, good to firm, 7/1) 14 days ago, doing too much too soon.
Needs to settle better for him to fulfil his potential but his form is right up there.
1
2nd (1) Chief Little Rock (11/2 +50%)
Chief Little Rock

5.5
11/2(+50%)
(1) Chief Little Rock 11/2, Twice-raced winner. Won 9-runner maiden (30/100) at Leopardstown (8f, good) 37 days ago. Definitely capable of better.
Hard work to win at Leopardstown and the bare form gives him something to find.
3
3rd (3) Grosvenor Square (4/1 -78%)
Grosvenor Square

4
4/1(-78%)
(3) Grosvenor Square 4/1, Won 5-runner maiden (6/4) at Galway (8.6f, good to soft) on debut 11 days ago. Sure to improve.
Only made his debut 11 days ago and looked better the further he went at Galway.
4
4th (4) Navy Seal (11/4 +8%)
Navy Seal

2.75
11/4(+8%)
(4) Navy Seal 11/4, Twice-raced winner. 1/4, won 6-runner maiden at Galway (8.3f, soft) 49 days ago, well on top finish. One of 3 runners for the stable and Frankie Dettori is on this one.
Took an age to get on top at Galway but clearly open to plenty of improvement.
6
5th (6) Stromberg (3/1 +0%)
Stromberg

3
3/1(+0%)
(6) Stromberg 3/1, Has a looked a smart prospect when a wide-margin winner over 7f at Galway and Roscommon on his last 2 outings. Can take the step up to pattern level in his stride.
Has looked good in bossing inferior opposition and now goes 1m for the first time.
5
6th (5) Ozark Daze (150/1 +25%)
Ozark Daze

150
150/1(+25%)
(5) Ozark Daze 150/1, Once-raced maiden. 20/1, fifth of 9 in maiden at Naas (7f, good to soft) on debut 9 days ago. Difficult ask.
Dropped out to be beaten 6l at Naas and he went off at 20-1 that day.
LTO Selection:

14:30 Curragh Group 2 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Stromberg may prove popular here after strolling home on his last two starts, but this represents a significant step up in class and he will need to improve again. GROSVENOR SQUARE won his only start despite running green at Galway and, with improvement to come, the half-brother to Irish Derby winner Santiago may come out on top, while stable companions Chief Little Rock and Navy Seal are last-time-out winners too and also warrant respect.

STROMBERG has created a very good impression on his last 2 outings and is taken to deny Aidan O'Brien a remarkable 22nd win in this Group 2 contest. The presence of Frankie Dettori in the saddle on Navy Seal suggests he could be the pick of the Ballydoyle maestro's trio.

It's hard to take a firm view of the stable's riding arrangements, but NAVY SEAL edges preference over Grosvenor Square.


15:05 Curragh Handicap 5f - 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
14
(14) Hallowed Time (14/1 -17%)
Hallowed Time

14
14/1(-17%)
(14) Hallowed Time 14/1, Twelve runs since last win in 2022. Good second of 17 in handicap at this course (6f, good, 10/1) 28 days ago. Blinkers back on.
Runner-up over 6f at this venue four weeks ago, may find a few too quick over minimum trip.
19
(19) Livingston Range (40/1 +0%)
Livingston Range

40
40/1(+0%)
(19) Livingston Range 40/1, Latest win at Naas in July. Bit below form eighth of 17 in handicap (10/1) at this course (6f, good) 28 days ago. Blinkers back on. Must improve.
An effective sprinter at a lower level than this, 6lb out of the handicap, up against it.
5
1st (5) Laugh A Minute (8/1 +33%)
Laugh A Minute

8
8/1(+33%)
(5) Laugh A Minute 8/1, C&D winner. Below form eleventh of 22 in handicap at this course (6f, good to soft, 11/1) 13 days ago. Can make presence felt.
Beat The Highway Rat over C&D in March, third in this race last year, could go well.
13
2nd (13) Harry's Hill (16/1 +0%)
Harry's Hill

16
16/1(+0%)
(13) Harry's Hill 16/1, C&D winner. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Latest win here in July. 14/1, eleventh of 14 in handicap at Cork (5f, good) 57 days ago.
Seven-time winner, ground-versatile, latest win was gained over C&D on penultimate start.
1
3rd (1) The Highway Rat (6/1 +25%)
The Highway Rat

6
6/1(+25%)
(1) The Highway Rat 6/1, Six wins from 16 Flat runs. Creditable fifth of 22 in handicap (33/1) at this course (6f, good to soft) 13 days ago, unable to sustain effort.
Smart Dundalk performer, good effort to beat Silmaniya at Navan, fine 6f run 13 days ago.
3
4th (3) Jon Riggens (13/2 +19%)
Jon Riggens

6.5
13/2(+19%)
(3) Jon Riggens 13/2, C&D winner. Latest win here in August. 9/1, respectable seventh of 22 in handicap at this course (6f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Needs to reverse recent 6f course form with The Highway Rat and Never Shout Never.
9
5th (9) Mickey The Steel (18/1 +45%)
Mickey The Steel

18
18/1(+45%)
(9) Mickey The Steel 18/1, 16/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Cork (6f, good to firm) 17 days ago. Back to a potentially lenient mark.
Achieved a good level of form last October, not at his best since Naas second in March.
8
6th (8) The Organiser (18/1 -13%)
The Organiser

18
18/1(-13%)
(8) The Organiser 18/1, Latest win here in August. Below form thirteenth of 22 in handicap at this course (6f, good to soft, 12/1) 13 days ago.
Won narrowly from stablemate and subsequent winner Nordic Passage here on penultimate run.
17
7th (17) Swift Flight (22/1 -83%)
Swift Flight

22
22/1(-83%)
(17) Swift Flight 22/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. 17/2, below form ninth of 15 in handicap at this course (6f, good to soft) 120 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Placed five times from ten runs at this track, not helped by being 4lb out of the handicap.
2
8th (2) Real Force (12/1 +25%)
Real Force

12
12/1(+25%)
(2) Real Force 12/1, 18/1, career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Cork (5f, heavy) 168 days ago. Big shout.
Absent since early-season win in testing conditions at Cork, good chance if fit and ready.
12
9th (12) Curraheen Princess (10/1 +17%)
Curraheen Princess

10
10/1(+17%)
(12) Curraheen Princess 10/1, C&D winner. Eight wins from 28 Flat runs. 33/1, nineteenth of 22 in handicap at this course (6f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Second in this last year and lurks on a tempting mark.
All eight wins have come over 5f, two of them back-to-back this summer, cheekpieces now.
7
10th (7) Silmaniya (9/1 -38%)
Silmaniya

9
9/1(-38%)
(7) Silmaniya 9/1, Blinkered for 1st time, creditable ½-length second of 7 to The Highway Rat in handicap (85/40) at Navan (5f, good to soft) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
Entitled to be one of the leading fancies now following seconds over C&D and at Navan.
11
11th (11) Sioux Spirit (28/1 +30%)
Sioux Spirit

28
28/1(+30%)
(11) Sioux Spirit 28/1, 66/1, creditable ninth of 22 in handicap at this course (6f, good to soft) 13 days ago, never nearer.
Has done most of her racing over further this term, not disgraced at huge price on latest.
18
12th (18) Elda (16/1 -14%)
Elda

16
16/1(-14%)
(18) Elda 16/1, 6/1, improved when winning 12-runner maiden at Tipperary (5f, soft) 43 days ago by ¾ length from Never Shout Never, driven out. Makes handicap debut. Lots more needed.
Promoted a stone for beating Never Shout Never but still has to race from 5lb wrong here.
16
13th (16) Nordic Passage (33/1 +0%)
Nordic Passage

33
33/1(+0%)
(16) Nordic Passage 33/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Newcastle in August. Tenth of 14 in handicap (4/1) at Southwell (6.1f) 10 days ago.
Second over 6f here before Racing League win at Newcastle, beaten favourite at Southwell.
4
14th (4) Master Matt (28/1 +15%)
Master Matt

28
28/1(+15%)
(4) Master Matt 28/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Fairyhouse in June. 40/1, fourteenth of 22 in handicap at this course (6f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Not taken lightly.
Went very close in the Rockingham here in July, subsequent form raises significant doubts.
6
15th (6) Never Shout Never (10/3 +5%)
Never Shout Never

3.333333
10/3(+5%)
(6) Never Shout Never 10/3, Winner at Cork in August. Good second of 22 in handicap (16/1) at this course (6f, good to soft) 13 days ago, no match for winner. Unexposed and good claims.
Cork 5f winner on handicap debut, strong chance now after second over 6f here 13 days ago.
20
16th (20) Mount Ruapehu (66/1 -32%)
Mount Ruapehu

66
66/1(-32%)
(20) Mount Ruapehu 66/1, Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap at Cork (6f, good to firm, 20/1) 17 days ago, having run of race. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Plenty to find on form.
Weak form this season apart from Cork second in June, 9lb out of the handicap.
LTO Selection:

15:05 Curragh Handicap 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SILMANIYA has finished runner-up the last twice and this looks a good opportunity to go one better on this occasion. Johnny Murtagh's charge is on 3lb better terms with The Highway Rat, who finished just half a length in front of the selection at Navan earlier in the month. The top-weight is feared most with this drop in trip likely to bring out some more improvement in the five-year-old, while the consistent Never Shout Never can improve further and go well despite a 3lb rise for his second over 6f here last time.

Another hot renewal of this premier sprint handicap, with CURRAHEEN PRINCESS selected to better last year's second and come out on top. Real Force and Never Shout Never are among the chief dangers.

Cork 5f winner NEVER SHOUT NEVER gets the vote on the strength of an excellent seconf over 6f here on Irish Champions Weekend


15:40 Curragh Stakes 7f - 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
19
1st (19) One Look (5/1 +64%)
One Look

5
5/1(+64%)
(19) One Look 5/1, Foaled April 21. €65,000 yearling, Gleneagles filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 1½m Baptism. Dam, French 1m winner who stayed 1¼m, half-sister to very smart 7f-1½m winner I'm Your Man.
Comes from a strong source of juvenile talent, capable of a big run on debut.
17
2nd (17) Cherry Blossom (1/1 +43%)
Cherry Blossom

1
1/1(+43%)
(17) Cherry Blossom 1/1, 6f winner here. Length second of 8 to Relief Rally in Lowther Stakes (4/1) at York (6f, good to firm) 30 days ago. Sets a solid standard.
Course 6f winner, sets a good standard by virtue of second in the Lowther Stakes at York.
11
3rd (11) My Mate Alfie (8/1 +11%)
My Mate Alfie

8
8/1(+11%)
(11) My Mate Alfie 8/1, Winner at Down Royal in July. Creditable second of 7 in minor event (3/1) at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft) 32 days ago, clear of rest.
Useful 96-rated colt, no surprise that he is the selected of a Ger Lyons-trained quartet.
22
4th (22) Storm Miami (16/1 -33%)
Storm Miami

16
16/1(-33%)
(22) Storm Miami 16/1, Winner at Naas on debut in July. Third of 4 in minor event at Navan (5.8f, good to soft, 16/5) 21 days ago. Up in trip.
Same official rating as stablemate My Mate Alfie, may find that rival too strong over 7f.
13
5th (13) Soldier's Empire (40/1 -100%)
Soldier's Empire

40
40/1(-100%)
(13) Soldier's Empire 40/1, Third of 9 in maiden (9/2) at Leopardstown (8f, good) on debut 37 days ago, not knocked about. Open to progress.
Shaped well when third behind an odds-on chance on debut, Colin Keane on My Mate Alfie.
6
6th (6) Chicago Fireball (100/1 -257%)
Chicago Fireball

100
100/1(-257%)
(6) Chicago Fireball 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 8/1 and blinkered for 1st time, 19½ lengths ninth of 15 to Cherry Blossom in maiden at this course (6f, good) 42 days ago.
Third of four in a Group 3, moderate run in blinkers in 6f maiden won by Cherry Blossom.
1
7th (1) Akkadian Emperor (66/1 -100%)
Akkadian Emperor

66
66/1(-100%)
(1) Akkadian Emperor 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. 9/4, seventh of 12 in minor event at Leopardstown (7.2f, good) 93 days ago.
Two mid-field finishes in maidens at Leopardstown, unlikely to feature in this company.
12
8th (12) Pianoforte (40/1 -60%)
Pianoforte

40
40/1(-60%)
(12) Pianoforte 40/1, Twice-raced maiden. Second of 11 in minor event at Newcastle (6f, 5/1) 15 days ago, clear of rest. Likely to improve further.
Faces a massive rise in class after neck second in a 6f novice race at Newcastle.
14
9th (14) Thor's Hammer (50/1 -127%)
Thor's Hammer

50
50/1(-127%)
(14) Thor's Hammer 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 10/3, ½-length second of 8 to Beauty Thunder in maiden at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft) 32 days ago, running on. Cheekpieces on for 1st time.
Likely future winner judged on two seconds, will get better opportunities than this.
3
10th (3) Beauty Thunder (50/1 -213%)
Beauty Thunder

50
50/1(-213%)
(3) Beauty Thunder 50/1, Promising sort. Won 8-runner maiden at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft, 11/4) 32 days ago by ½ length from Thor's Hammer, always holding on. Should have more to offer.
Stayed well when winning a maiden over a bit further at Roscommon, Colin Keane deserts him.
8
11th (8) Guildenstern (12/1 -33%)
Guildenstern

12
12/1(-33%)
(8) Guildenstern 12/1, 80/1, second of 13 in maiden at this C&D (good) on debut 42 days ago, best work finish. First run for yard after leaving Joseph G. Murphy. Should progress.
Noteworthy recruit for Donnacha O'Brien after second to Diego Velazquez at Leopardstown.
9
12th (9) Havanagreattime (16/1 +0%)
Havanagreattime

16
16/1(+0%)
(9) Havanagreattime 16/1, Career best when winning 13-runner maiden at Windsor (6f, good to firm, 4/6) 19 days ago. Improving and well worth a look.
6f maiden winner at Windsor, should stay 7f but this opposition looks far too demanding.
4
13th (4) Cathal (33/1 +34%)
Cathal

33
33/1(+34%)
(4) Cathal 33/1, Foaled March 2. €120,000 yearling, No Nay Never colt. Brother to winner abroad. Dam US maiden sister to US Grade 3 1½m winner Ward 'N Jerry. Wears blinkers.
Solid American pedigree, apparent second-string for stable, blinkered for debut.
20
14th (20) Raknah (100/1 -150%)
Raknah

100
100/1(-150%)
(20) Raknah 100/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Third of 8 in maiden (7/1) at Kempton (8f) 17 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Andrew Balding.
Placed over 1m on AW on the most recent of three starts for Andrew Balding, huge task now.
15
15th (15) Tsunami Speed (150/1 -88%)
Tsunami Speed

150
150/1(-88%)
(15) Tsunami Speed 150/1, Tongue strap on, sixth of 7 in maiden at Naas (5.9f, good to soft, 28/1) on debut 9 days ago.
Big price when finishing with only one behind him in a seven-runner 6f maiden at Naas.
5
16th (5) Chaturanga (40/1 -60%)
Chaturanga

40
40/1(-60%)
(5) Chaturanga 40/1, Thrice-raced winner. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, 15½ lengths seventh of 10 to Rosallion in listed race (18/1) at Ascot (7f, good to soft) 56 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal.
Won his first two starts at Redcar and Haydock; limitations exposed in Ascot Listed event.
10
17th (10) Mission To Moon (7/1 +30%)
Mission To Moon

7
7/1(+30%)
(10) Mission To Moon 7/1, 14/1, career best when winning 13-runner nursery at Goodwood (7f, soft) 51 days ago. Good shout.
Promoted 9lb to 90 for a 7f nursery win, will need another big step forward to win here.
16
18th (16) Western (28/1 +15%)
Western

28
28/1(+15%)
(16) Western 28/1, Twice-raced maiden. 4/1, third of 11 in minor event at Ascot (6f, good to firm) 15 days ago. Open to more improvement.
Fair recent run but chance not obvious despite respect for stable in races of this type.
23
19th (23) What A Squeeze (66/1 -65%)
What A Squeeze

66
66/1(-65%)
(23) What A Squeeze 66/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 17/2, good second of 8 in nursery at this C&D (good) 28 days ago, suited by increase in trip.
Likely future winner judged on her second in a C&D nursery but not a strong contender here.
2
20th (2) Aratayvo (66/1 -65%)
Aratayvo

66
66/1(-65%)
(2) Aratayvo 66/1, Twice-raced maiden. Second of 14 in maiden (33/1) at Naas (7f, good to soft) 9 days ago, running on. Yard in good form.
Mid-field on debut in a good maiden, chased home an odds-on chance at Naas last week.
7
21st (7) Count Palatine (125/1 -89%)
Count Palatine

125
125/1(-89%)
(7) Count Palatine 125/1, Fair gelding. 11/4, sixth of 8 in nursery at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) 22 days ago.
Placed twice, would receive plenty of weight from a good many of these in a nursery.
21
22nd (21) Riviera Queen (80/1 -142%)
Riviera Queen

80
80/1(-142%)
(21) Riviera Queen 80/1, Foaled March 4. €140,000 yearling, Camelot filly. Sister to 1½m winner Sugaree. Dam, useful French 9.5f-1½m winner, also won over hurdles, sister to smart 1¼m/11f winner Pagera.
Sister to 1m4f winner Sugaree, dam Listed-placed Flat winner and useful 2m hurdle winner.
18
|PU| (18) Do It With Style (20/1 -67%)
Do It With Style

20
20/1(-67%)
(18) Do It With Style 20/1, Lightly-raced winner. Respectable 4½ lengths fifth of 10 to Letsbefrankaboutit in Round Tower Stakes at this course (6f, good, 5/1) 28 days ago, left with too much to do.
Course 6f maiden winner has obtained useful experience in Pattern races, could go well.
LTO Selection:

15:40 Curragh Stakes 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

CHERRY BLOSSOM was an easy maiden winner over 6f here before going on to fill second place in the Group 2 Lowther at York a month ago. The daughter of No Nay Never may improve for this step up in trip and will be hard to beat if doing so. Guildenstern should not be underestimated having chased home a top-class prospect on his racecourse bow at this venue last month. My Mate Alfie edges out Do It With Style and Storm Miami to be best of the rest.

Europe's most valuable juvenile contest that looks ripe for CHERRY BLOSSOM to strike after her fine second in the Lowther. British-trained runners came to the fore last year and Mission To Moon and Havanagreattime are big players.

The extra furlong should not be a problem for the Lowther Stakes runner-up CHERRY BLOSSOM (nap), potentially a cut above these rivals


16:15 Curragh Handicap 8f - 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
15
(15) Goldmoyne (17/2 +29%)
Goldmoyne

8.5
17/2(+29%)
(15) Goldmoyne 17/2, Course winner. 8/1, bit below form seventh of 16 in handicap at Leopardstown (7f, good) 30 days ago, making effort earlier than ideal. Trainer going well. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Big-priced winner of 23-runner 7f contest on good ground here but well held since.
13
1st (13) Magic Charm (17/2 +39%)
Magic Charm

8.5
17/2(+39%)
(13) Magic Charm 17/2, One win from 26 Flat runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Good fourth of 16 in handicap at Naas (10.5f, soft, 25/1) 47 days ago. Back down in trip and blinkers on 1st time. Not taken lightly.
Only beaten 2l on last two starts but they were over longer trips; now tried in blinkers.
18
2nd (18) Tall Story (25/1 +50%)
Tall Story

25
25/1(+50%)
(18) Tall Story 25/1, Remains a maiden after 28 Flat runs. 25/1, below form eleventh of 25 in handicap at Cork (7f, good to firm) 17 days ago.
Long-standing maiden has shown little since heavy-ground seocnd over 6f here in April.
20
3rd (20) Bride Tree (40/1 +20%)
Bride Tree

40
40/1(+20%)
(20) Bride Tree 40/1, Respectable 6¼ lengths thirteenth of 23 to Goldmoyne in handicap (40/1) at this course (7f, good) 41 days ago.
Modest but made frame over this trip at Fairyhouse and not shamed in mid-field here latest.
9
4th (9) Stay Local (8/1 +0%)
Stay Local

8
8/1(+0%)
(9) Stay Local 8/1, Career best when winning 17-runner handicap (5/1) at Navan (10f, good to soft) 21 days ago, always holding on. This is tougher.
Off the mark over 1m2f at Navan; up 8lb but likes easy ground and could progress more.
8
5th (8) Toriangel (12/1 +52%)
Toriangel

12
12/1(+52%)
(8) Toriangel 12/1, 12/1, thirteenth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (8f, good) 17 days ago. Others preferred.
Been in and out in turf handicaps this term, pick of her efforts on easy ground.
2
6th (2) Stormy Jenn (16/1 -14%)
Stormy Jenn

16
16/1(-14%)
(2) Stormy Jenn 16/1, 15/2 and hooded for 1st time, tenth of 14 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (17f, good) 60 days ago. Creditable effort on latest start in this sphere. One to consider.
Good second to an improver over 10.5f at Down Royal on last Flat start in June.
16
7th (16) Madakasham Jam (80/1 -60%)
Madakasham Jam

80
80/1(-60%)
(16) Madakasham Jam 80/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Twelfth of 14 in handicap at Roscommon (7.2f, good to soft, 100/1) 19 days ago. Hood on 1st time.
Nothing in first two handicaps including on seasonal bow at Roscommon; hooded.
7
8th (7) Morning Approach (17/2 -70%)
Morning Approach

8.5
17/2(-70%)
(7) Morning Approach 17/2, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable fourth of 14 in handicap (11/2) at Punchestown (8f, good to soft) 10 days ago, never nearer. Yard having good spell. Expected to be bang there.
Ran well on soft at Naas which is reassuring and little wrong with latest two efforts.
19
9th (19) Tortured Soul (28/1 -40%)
Tortured Soul

28
28/1(-40%)
(19) Tortured Soul 28/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 100/1, eighth of 10 in maiden at Gowran (7f, good) 17 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Must improve.
Modest form in claimer/two maidens but from big yard and can't be ruled out off lowly mark.
5
10th (5) Partisan Hero (7/2 -17%)
Partisan Hero

3.5
7/2(-17%)
(5) Partisan Hero 7/2, 10/3, career best when winning 15-runner handicap at Gowran (8f, good) 17 days ago, always holding on. Should go well again.
Placed behind progressive types in first two h'caps and got it done at Gowran (1m, good).
14
11th (14) Coffeemeanscoffee (25/1 +24%)
Coffeemeanscoffee

25
25/1(+24%)
(14) Coffeemeanscoffee 25/1, Two wins from 5 runs this year, the latest at Ffos Las in July. Tenth of 12 in handicap (6/4) at Chepstow (7.1f, good) 26 days ago.
Couple of wins in Wales this summer (6f/7f) but form over this trip renders her opposable.
11
12th (11) Essential Part (100/1 -100%)
Essential Part

100
100/1(-100%)
(11) Essential Part 100/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, seventh of 9 in claiming hurdle at Bellewstown (20.4f, good, 66/1) 24 days ago. Significantly down in trip. First run for yard after leaving Padraig Roche.
Early promise for Ger Lyons but it's been all downhill Flat and hurdles since; new yard.
17
13th (17) Deuteronomy (22/1 +12%)
Deuteronomy

22
22/1(+12%)
(17) Deuteronomy 22/1, Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap (28/1) at Punchestown (9f, good to soft) 10 days ago, faring best of those held up. Has work to do.
Maiden shown mild promise on occasion including when fourth at Punchestown last time.
21
14th (21) Lightupthesky (80/1 -60%)
Lightupthesky

80
80/1(-60%)
(21) Lightupthesky 80/1, Twelfth of 13 in handicap at Dundalk (10.7f, 50/1) 39 days ago. Back down in trip. Others have achieved more.
Modest maiden but only beaten 2l over 7f at Gowran penultimate start; 2lb wrong.
10
15th (10) Old Peculier (20/1 +20%)
Old Peculier

20
20/1(+20%)
(10) Old Peculier 20/1, 5/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Gowran (8f, good to soft). Off 97 days and probably worth taking on.
Mildly eyecatching in higher grade over C&D on handicap bow in May; yet to build on that.
3
16th (3) Brewel Hill (10/3 +58%)
Brewel Hill

3.333333
10/3(+58%)
(3) Brewel Hill 10/3, C&D winner. Latest win here in August. Creditable fourth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (8f, good, 8/1) 17 days ago.
Won similar contest over C&D last month and did little wrong when fourth at Gowran.
6
17th (6) Hastily (40/1 +0%)
Hastily

40
40/1(+0%)
(6) Hastily 40/1, 11/2, ninth of 12 in handicap at Chepstow (6.1f, good) 26 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
4yo is versatile trip-wise; narrowly beaten over this trip at Naas, best form on good.
4
18th (4) Sorrento Point (12/1 -9%)
Sorrento Point

12
12/1(-9%)
(4) Sorrento Point 12/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 17/2, seventh of 11 in handicap at Roscommon (11.6f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Significantly back down in trip. Others preferred.
Maybe this trip will suit better than 1m3f at Roscommon where well held on handicap debut.
LTO Selection:

16:15 Curragh Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Martin Hassett rode a winner at Punchestown last week and he has another good mount in this apprentice handicap courtesy of MAGIC CHARM, who was only beaten two lengths into fourth at Naas last time despite traffic problems and racing from 7lb out of the handicap. A drop back to the trip of his only success should help and he is expected go well in first-time blinkers. However, there are no shortage of dangers, most notably recent C&D winner Brewel Hill and Partisan Hero, who can improve again following a confidence-boosting first victory. Morning Approach and Coffeemeanscoffee are others to consider.

Several to consider in this open-looking handicap. MORNING APPROACH deserves to get her head back in front and is taken to do just that on the back of another decent effort in defeat when fourth at Punchestown 10 days ago. She may have most to fear from Akmaam, who was below par in that Punchestown handicap but has performed with credit on each of his three visits here this season and is on a workable mark. Recent Gowran winner Partisan Hero also enters calculations, along with Stormy Jenn.

She'd prefer it to get drier than wetter but MORNING APPROACH, in good heart, should run a decent race in any event and gets the nod


16:50 Curragh Maiden 6f - 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
6
1st (6) Yosemite Valley (5/6 -34%)
Yosemite Valley

0.833333
5/6(-34%)
(6) Yosemite Valley 5/6, Shamardal colt who resumed from 14 months off with a good second of 8 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, good to soft, 1/3) 23 days ago, left with too much to do. Yard in good form. Big player.
Second to Little Big Bear in Group 3 last year stands out; turned over at 1-3 at Navan.
7
2nd (7) Un Bacio Ancora (50/1 +67%)
Un Bacio Ancora

50
50/1(+67%)
(7) Un Bacio Ancora 50/1, Fair filly. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, fair fifth of 8 in handicap (9/1) at Bellewstown (5f, good) 25 days ago, nearest finish. Remains a maiden after 20 Flat runs.
Well exposed maiden handles soft but won't be winning this.
5
3rd (5) Nouvel Espoir (80/1 +47%)
Nouvel Espoir

80
80/1(+47%)
(5) Nouvel Espoir 80/1, €11,500 foal, Harry Angel gelding. Dam, maiden (stayed 10.5f), sister to winner up to 9f Namecheck and winner up to 1m (stayed 1¼m) Race Day (both useful) out of smart 1¼m (including at 2 yrs) winner Nadia. Others appeal more.
Harry Angel gelding picked up for E11,500 as a foal; dam placed 1m/10.6f AW.
1
4th (1) Alexander John (14/1 -56%)
Alexander John

14
14/1(-56%)
(1) Alexander John 14/1, Fairly useful colt. Below form fifth of 11 in maiden at Leopardstown (8f, good, 5/1) 30 days ago. Back down in trip. Remains a maiden after 12 Flat runs.
Ran well at Galway two starts back; twice placed on testing ground over C&D last back-end.
8
5th (8) Vera's Secret (5/2 +25%)
Vera's Secret

2.5
5/2(+25%)
(8) Vera's Secret 5/2, Encouraging debut second of 14 in maiden at Punchestown (9f, good to soft, 4/1) 10 days ago. Significantly down in trip. In the mix.
Well-backed on Punchestown debut, green and caught late over 1m1f; big drop in trip.
4
6th (4) Never Cry Never (20/1 -67%)
Never Cry Never

20
20/1(-67%)
(4) Never Cry Never 20/1, €105,000 yearling, No Nay Never colt. Brother to 2-y-o 5f winner Nevereversaynever and half-brother to several winners, including 7f-1¼m winner Full Moon. Appeals on paper so this newcomer is worth a market check.
Brother to 5f 2yo AW winner Nevereversaynever, half-brother to 5 winners.
2
7th (2) Charlie Brow'n (50/1 -100%)
Charlie Brow'n

50
50/1(-100%)
(2) Charlie Brow'n 50/1, Twice-raced gelding, much better effort when third of 12 in maiden (150/1) at Cork (6f, good) 57 days ago. Not ruled out.
Flattered by proximity to easy winner at Cork; fourth (now rated 89) has enhanced the form.
3
8th (3) First Gentleman (11/2 +54%)
First Gentleman

5.5
11/2(+54%)
(3) First Gentleman 11/2, Fair gelding. Blinkered for 1st time, seventh of 11 in handicap at Roscommon (7.4f, good to soft, 11/1) 32 days ago. Stable in good form so could bounce back.
Goes on ground and has gone closer over 6f than 7f but can't say he's progressive.
9
9th (9) A Day In Deauville (200/1 -203%)
A Day In Deauville

200
200/1(-203%)
(9) A Day In Deauville 200/1, 66/1, ninth of 13 in maiden at Fairyhouse (7f, good to soft) on debut 5 days ago. Lots more is needed.
Slowly away when well beaten on Monday's debut at Fairyhouse (7f).
10
10th (10) Loma Larnee (25/1 -25%)
Loma Larnee

25
25/1(-25%)
(10) Loma Larnee 25/1, Twice-raced filly, much better effort when fourth of 11 in maiden at Down Royal (5f, good to firm) 15 days ago. May do better still so she needs considering.
Much improved when beaten 1l by stablemate of Vera's Secret at Down Royal (5f, good).
LTO Selection:

16:50 Curragh Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

YOSEMITE VALLEY was pitched into the Anglesey on the back of a promising debut fourth over C&D last year and proved it wasn't tilting at windmills, chasing home brilliant sprinter Little Big Bear. He was then forced to sit out 13 months, and was turned over at short odds on his Navan comeback, but the run should help bring him forward and he can get his career back on track. Vera's Secret shaped like an imminent winner on her Punchestown introduction and is the logical threat, although newcomer Never Cry Never is worth a look.

YOSEMITE VALLEY made an encouraging return from a long absence when runner-up at Navan last month and should prove a tough nut to crack here. Vera's Secret also shaped well though when a debut second at Punchestown so should ensure that Donnacha O'Brien's colt doesn't have things all his own way. Newcomer Never Cry Never catches the eye on pedigree so is worth monitoring in the betting too.

This looks like a suitable opportunity for VERA'S SECRET to step up a place following a promising debut second at Punchestown


17:25 Curragh Maiden 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
9
1st (9) Nostringsattached (6/1 +0%)
Nostringsattached

6
6/1(+0%)
(9) Nostringsattached 6/1, Fair maiden who comes here on the back of a good second of 7 in maiden at Ballinrobe (9.4f, good to soft, 5/2) 61 days ago. Holds good form claims.
Likes an ease; run well all starts bar one; stepping back up in trip will possibly help.
10
2nd (10) Shrewsbury Road (2.5/1 +58%)
Shrewsbury Road

2.5
2.5/1(+58%)
(10) Shrewsbury Road 2.5/1, 22/1 and off 10 months before posting a promising fifth of 12 in maiden at this C&D (good to soft) 35 days ago, nearest finish. Should have more to offer. In the picture.
Nice run over C&D, the three that separated him from the winner all won maidens next time.
19
3rd (19) Teorema (28/1 -75%)
Teorema

28
28/1(-75%)
(19) Teorema 28/1, Twice-raced filly, much better effort when fourth of 8 in maiden at Galway (12.2f, good to soft) 11 days ago. Not totally dismissed.
Beaten less than 5l in 1m4f Galway maiden where she didn't get home after being keen.
7
4th (7) Lion Wait (28/1 +30%)
Lion Wait

28
28/1(+30%)
(7) Lion Wait 28/1, 1,000 gns yearling, Roaring Lion gelding. Dam, maiden (stayed 1½m), half-sister to high-class winner up to 1m Moonlight Cloud, from family of Generous. Market can guide.
Roaring Lion gelding; dam runner-up 1m 2yo-1m4f, family of Moonlight Cloud.
14
5th (14) Feathertop (5/2 -25%)
Feathertop

2.5
5/2(-25%)
(14) Feathertop 5/2, Twice-raced filly and fair form shown thus far, second of 5 in maiden at Cork (10f, good to soft, 5/2) 24 days ago. Stable in good form. One to consider.
Cork second is closely matched with Shrewsbury Road on line through the winner Starry Eyed.
3
6th (3) Sioux Eagle (28/1 -12%)
Sioux Eagle

28
28/1(-12%)
(3) Sioux Eagle 28/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Good fifth of 13 in maiden at Navan (10f, good to soft, 80/1) 21 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time with another step forward needed.
Beaten 9l last two runs over this trip and headgear applied; unlikely to be good enough.
8
7th (8) Neptunes Staircase (10/1 -43%)
Neptunes Staircase

10
10/1(-43%)
(8) Neptunes Staircase 10/1, €82,000 yearling, Lope De Vega gelding. Dam maiden half-sister to high-class winner up to 7f Tante Rose out of smart winner up to 7f (including at 2 yrs) My Branch. Interesting debutant.
Lope De Vega gelding cost E82,000 as a yearling; dam half-sister to 6f Group 1 winner.
15
8th (15) Golden Ash (80/1 -100%)
Golden Ash

80
80/1(-100%)
(15) Golden Ash 80/1, Last of 8 in maiden at Gowran (7f, good, 10/3) on debut, slowly away. Off 14 months. Significantly up in trip.
Only 10-3 but failed to beat a rival over 7f at Gowran last summer; not seen since.
11
9th (11) Wisdomofhindsight (50/1 -127%)
Wisdomofhindsight

50
50/1(-127%)
(11) Wisdomofhindsight 50/1, 27,000 gns yearling, Bobby's Kitten gelding. Brother to 1m-10.7f winner Manbehindthemoney.
Brother to yard's 1m-10.6f winner Manbehindthemoney who went on to win in Australia.
17
10th (17) Maroon And White (125/1 -213%)
Maroon And White

125
125/1(-213%)
(17) Maroon And White 125/1, Harzand filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Collingham Park. Dam maiden (stayed 1½m). Betting can prove an accurate guide for this debutante.
Harzand filly half-sister to 6f 2yo winner; dam half-sister to 7f/1m winner Precipitous.
13
11th (13) Bay Of Sanibel (16/1 +0%)
Bay Of Sanibel

16
16/1(+0%)
(13) Bay Of Sanibel 16/1, 65,000 gns yearling, €80,000 2-y-o, Sea The Stars filly. Sister to useful 1¼m-11.6f winner Bharani Star and half-sister to 10.5f winner Bay of Eagles. Trainer going well so this newcomer warrants plenty of respect.
Sold for E80,000 at two late last year; sister to 1m2f Listed/11.6f winner Bharani Star.
6
12th (6) Jupiter Rock (4/1 -14%)
Jupiter Rock

4
4/1(-14%)
(6) Jupiter Rock 4/1, Progressive colt who posted a very good third of 12 in maiden at Cork (12f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Yard in good form. Well in the mix.
Beaten at short prices last twice, third over 1m4f latest; lacks a gear but should contend.
5
13th (5) Hutton (18/1 -13%)
Hutton

18
18/1(-13%)
(5) Hutton 18/1, €95,000 yearling, Australia colt. Dam 6f winner. Trainer going well. Noteworthy newcomer.
Australia colt is first foal of 6f winner; cost E95,000 as a yearling.
4
14th (4) Dorset Lady (66/1 -200%)
Dorset Lady

66
66/1(-200%)
(4) Dorset Lady 66/1, Twice-raced mare on Flat. Fourth of 8 in maiden at Clonmel (9.6f, good, 100/1) 16 days ago, not knocked about. Trainer going well so she's one to consider.
Modest in bumpers; decent fourth at Clonmel on second Flat start but this is a deeper race.
16
15th (16) Keilah (150/1 -50%)
Keilah

150
150/1(-50%)
(16) Keilah 150/1, Ninth of 14 in maiden (150/1) at Punchestown (9f, good to soft) on debut 10 days ago, not knocked about. No forlorn hope with better to come.
Huge price but not shamed on recent Punchestown debut; unlikely to contend all the same.
18
16th (18) Reel Her In (200/1 -100%)
Reel Her In

200
200/1(-100%)
(18) Reel Her In 200/1, Well held in a trio of events over hurdles before coming in seventh of 8 in maiden (100/1) at Galway (12.2f, good to soft) on Flat debut 11 days ago.
Well beaten over flights and same story when 100s on recent Flat debut.
2
17th (2) Ricky Bobby (150/1 -20%)
Ricky Bobby

150
150/1(-20%)
(2) Ricky Bobby 150/1, Twice-raced gelding on Flat. 12/1, behind when fell 2 out in handicap chase at Tramore (15.1f, soft) 160 days ago. Off 160 days. First run for yard after leaving Brendan Maurice Walsh.
Winning hurdler for previous yard but out of form a long time; needs this run for a mark.
12
18th (12) Barrogstown Girl (100/1 -150%)
Barrogstown Girl

100
100/1(-150%)
(12) Barrogstown Girl 100/1, Elusive Pimpernel filly. Dam, winner up to 1m (2-y-o 7f winner), also won over hurdles, half-sister to useful 7f-10.7f winner Monteriggioni.
Homebred filly; dam 7f-1m Flat and 2m hurdle winner, half-sister to three winners.
1
19th (1) Neddies Boy (400/1 -220%)
Neddies Boy

400
400/1(-220%)
(1) Neddies Boy 400/1, Once-raced gelding on Flat. First run since leaving Peter Fahey when ninth of 10 in maiden (150/1) at Gowran (7f, good) on flat debut 17 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
Okay run in a bumper last year but out the back on Flat debut over 7f.
LTO Selection:

17:25 Curragh Maiden 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Plenty of unknown quantities here, but it may be best to focus on the experienced runners, starting with FEATHERTOP. Twice raced, she has finished third and second so far and if she finds any further improvement, she may get off the mark. Shrewsbury Road could surprise a few after running on into fifth on his return and, with improvement likely, he can go close. Jupiter Rock and Nostringsattached are a couple more to consider.

Plenty are in with a shout. NOSTRINGSATTACHED holds the edge on form and is taken to gain a deserved breakthrough success on the back of her good Ballinrobe second last time out. Jupiter Rock has progressed with each of his three runs to date and is feared most, although Shrewsbury Road, Dorset Lady and Feathertop all need factoring into this open maiden too.

Little between Feathertop and SHREWSBURY ROAD on collateral form and both are open to more improvement; the latter is preferred


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