Curragh Races & Results Tomform Sunday 29th September 2024

There were 22 Races on Sunday 29th September 2024 across 3 meetings. There was 8 races at Curragh, 7 races at Epsom, 7 races at Southwell, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Sunday 29th September 2024

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

13:30 Curragh Maiden 9f - 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
10
1st (10) Shackleton (2/5 +64%)
Shackleton

0.4
2/5(+64%)
(10) Shackleton 2/5, Promising type. Second of 6 in maiden at Tipperary (9f, good, 4/9) 28 days ago, clear of rest. Still learning his craft and very much the type to go on improving.
Runner-up behind smart sorts in both maidens; sets a decent standard.
2
2nd (2) Deetee (7/1 +7%)
Deetee

7
7/1(+7%)
(2) Deetee 7/1, Promising individual. Fifth of 12 in maiden (40/1) at this course (8f, good) on debut 29 days ago. Should have more to offer.
Promising debut here last month and likely more to come.
11
3rd (11) Sujet (11/1 -83%)
Sujet

11
11/1(-83%)
(11) Sujet 11/1, Promising sort. 13/2, fifth of 9 in maiden at Killarney (8.1f, good to firm) on debut 76 days ago, never nearer. May well do better, particularly given his pedigree.
Promising debut in good-class Killarney maiden; improvement certain and could play a role.
5
4th (5) Kilcrea Rock (14/1 -75%)
Kilcrea Rock

14
14/1(-75%)
(5) Kilcrea Rock 14/1, Foaled April 22. €220,000 foal, Wootton Bassett colt. Half-brother to smart 1¼m-1¾m winner Point King. Dam, 11.3f winner, sister to smart winner up to 1¼m (stayed 1½m) Battle of Marengo.
220,000euros Wootton Bassett colt; appears the yard pick from three runners.
12
5th (12) Vorfreude (80/1 -142%)
Vorfreude

80
80/1(-142%)
(12) Vorfreude 80/1, Foaled February 10. €18,000 foal, €26,000 yearling, Bated Breath gelding. Dam lightly raced out of useful 2-y-o 6f winner (stayed 1m) Nijoom Dubai.
Bated Breath gelding; market likely best guide on debut.
3
6th (3) Delta (14/1 +36%)
Delta

14
14/1(+36%)
(3) Delta 14/1, 13/2, last of 6 in maiden at Galway (8.3f, soft) on debut 57 days ago, not knocked about. Sure to build on that.
No show on Galway debut but stoutly-bred colt not one to dismiss.
1
7th (1) Ben Hur (14/1 +0%)
Ben Hur

14
14/1(+0%)
(1) Ben Hur 14/1, Fourth of 14 in maiden (12/1) at Down Royal (7.1f, good to firm) on debut 23 days ago, having to pick way through. Up in trip. Should progress.
Encouraging recent Down Royal debut intimated this extended trip should suit.
13
8th (13) Adrienne (150/1 -127%)
Adrienne

150
150/1(-127%)
(13) Adrienne 150/1, 80/1, twelfth of 16 in maiden at Naas (7f, good to soft) on debut 35 days ago, merely passing beaten rivals. Up in trip.
Never counted on Naas debut last month; likely to need more time.
7
9th (7) Medallion (16/1 -220%)
Medallion

16
16/1(-220%)
(7) Medallion 16/1, Foaled May 13. Galileo colt. Brother to smart 10.7f-2m winner Okita Soushi and useful winner up to 1¼m Chief Little Rock. Plenty to like on paper and interesting to see here he sits in the market in relation to stablemate Shackleton.
Galileo colt one of the last of his sire but lacks any big-race entries.
9
10th (9) Pallatine Hills (250/1 -150%)
Pallatine Hills

250
250/1(-150%)
(9) Pallatine Hills 250/1, Twice-raced colt. Eighth of 13 in maiden at Punchestown (8.1f, good, 150/1) 12 days ago.
Beaten 10l on both outings, will be of more interest in nurseries.
6
11th (6) Land Of The Giants (28/1 -133%)
Land Of The Giants

28
28/1(-133%)
(6) Land Of The Giants 28/1, 40/1, fourth of 13 in maiden at Punchestown (8.1f, good) on debut 12 days ago, not knocked about. Open to progress.
Punchestown debut promise but Billy Lee now prefers Deetee.
4
12th (4) Hibernate (66/1 -230%)
Hibernate

66
66/1(-230%)
(4) Hibernate 66/1, Foaled March 22. €22,000 foal, €38,000 yearling, Kodiac colt. Brother to useful winner up to 1½m Al Hamdany and 13f-2m winner Schwartz, and half-brother to 9f-11f winner Fox Kasper. Dam unraced.
Barrier trial experience, market best guide.
8
13th (8) Navajo Point (200/1 -100%)
Navajo Point

200
200/1(-100%)
(8) Navajo Point 200/1, Ninth of 15 in maiden (125/1) at this course (7f, good) on debut 36 days ago. Up in trip.
Well held on last month's debut here; best watched for now.
14
14th (14) Birdie Time (50/1 -178%)
Birdie Time

50
50/1(-178%)
(14) Birdie Time 50/1, Foaled April 26. 62,000 gns yearling, Sea The Moon filly. Half-sister to several winners, including useful 9f-1½m winner Encourage and 2-y-o 6f/7f winner Candle of Hope.
Debutante from respected source so demands a market check.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:30 Curragh Maiden 9f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SHACKLETON can make it third-time lucky. The Camelot colt has finished runner-up on both outings. He was turned over at a short price at Tipperary but the front two pulled well clear and he can step forward now to open his account. Deetee shaped nicely when fifth in a decent maiden here on his debut last month and he could be a danger. The Masar colt was staying on behind Acapulco Bay and with the benefit of that run under his belt, he can go well. Joseph O'Brien runs two newcomers and Kilcrea Rock would appear the pick of them on jockey bookings.

SHACKLETON still looked a work-in-progress when failing to land the odds at Tipperary a month ago but it was by no means a bad effort and he's fancied to get it right this time. Sujet's pedigree strongly suggests he'll show more this time so he's a threat, along with newcomer Medallion, a stablemate of the selection.

Shackleton sets a decent standard but is opposed by SUJET, who shaped nicely on debut in a strong Killarney maiden


14:05 Curragh Maiden 7f - 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
1
1st (1) Aftermath (5/6 +0%)
Aftermath

0.833333
5/6(+0%)
(1) Aftermath 5/6, Still in need of experience but much improved from debut when 3 lengths third of 5 to Bay City Roller in Champagne Stakes at Doncaster (7f, good, 11/1) 15 days ago. The one to beat back in maiden company.
Champagne Stakes third sets the bar high here back in maiden company.
5
2nd (5) Glenderry (33/1 -65%)
Glenderry

33
33/1(-65%)
(5) Glenderry 33/1, Foaled February 9. £20,000 yearling, £48,000 2-y-o, Mohaather gelding. Half-brother to 5f-7f winner Al Bidda. Watch for market clues.
Yard's juveniles do well, worth a market check.
13
3rd (13) Lady In Paris (18/1 -50%)
Lady In Paris

18
18/1(-50%)
(13) Lady In Paris 18/1, Showed a bit of promise when sixth of 19 in maiden at this course (6f, good to firm, 12/1) on debut 50 days ago, form which has worked out well. Open to progress as she goes up in trip.
Ordinary debut run here last month leaves her with plenty to find.
9
4th (9) Storm Piece (13/8 +28%)
Storm Piece

1.625
13/8(+28%)
(9) Storm Piece 13/8, Has shaped well both starts, collared late on when second of 13 in maiden at Punchestown (8.1f, good, evens) 12 days ago. Respected with improvement to come.
Just denied at Punchestown over 1m; drop to 7f to suit and major player.
10
5th (10) Thebelmontgangster (28/1 -12%)
Thebelmontgangster

28
28/1(-12%)
(10) Thebelmontgangster 28/1, Shaped as if in need of the experience when seventh of 13 in maiden at Roscommon (7.4f, good to firm, 7/1) on debut 89 days ago, steady headway from home turn. Could take a step forward.
Mild debut promise over the summer but may need more time.
12
6th (12) Clementines Dream (125/1 -213%)
Clementines Dream

125
125/1(-213%)
(12) Clementines Dream 125/1, Foaled March 14. €110,000 yearling, Churchill filly. Sister to winner up to 11f Portalma and half-sister to several winners, including winner up to 1m Come Alive and 1m winner Belle Boyd, both useful. Faces a tough ask.
Churchill filly related to some decent types but probably best watched on debut.
6
7th (6) Heldtoransom (25/1 -108%)
Heldtoransom

25
25/1(-108%)
(6) Heldtoransom 25/1, Some encouragement amidst greenness when third of 10 in maiden at Galway (8.4f, good, 7/1) on debut 19 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Open to improvement with that first outing behind him.
Plenty green but showed promise at Galway recently; sure to improve for that.
8
8th (8) Saints N Scholars (11/1 -69%)
Saints N Scholars

11
11/1(-69%)
(8) Saints N Scholars 11/1, Foaled April 21. Quality Road colt. Brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Mohawk Chief and half-brother to smart winner up to 10.3f Capulet. Wears blinkers. One to note on debut for his leading connections.
Brother to 7f 2yo winner Mohawk Chief; blinkered for debut.
7
9th (7) I'll Be Handy (50/1 0%)
I'll Be Handy

50
50/1(0%)
(7) I'll Be Handy 50/1, Showed ability on his first start when sixth of 11 in maiden at Cork (6f, good to firm, 66/1) 18 days ago. Much more needed in this contest, though.
Speed for long way on recent Cork debut; not sure if this longer trip will suit.
2
10th (2) Baila Conmigo (80/1 -60%)
Baila Conmigo

80
80/1(-60%)
(2) Baila Conmigo 80/1, Foaled February 22. €6,000 foal, €5,000 yearling, Inns of Court gelding. Half-brother to 1¼m winner Benjamin Bear. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 6f winner Unabated. Has a useful standard to aim at on debut.
Respected yard but others preferred here.
14
11th (14) Malpeque (22/1 +0%)
Malpeque

22
22/1(+0%)
(14) Malpeque 22/1, Foaled February 8. Blue Point filly. Half-sister to useful winner up to 9.5f Snellen. Dam, 1¼m-1½m winner, half-sister to smart 11f winner Night Tango. Makes appeal on paper.
Half-sister to Chesham winner Snellen; very interesting debutante.
4
12th (4) Folk Warrior (125/1 -89%)
Folk Warrior

125
125/1(-89%)
(4) Folk Warrior 125/1, Foaled February 23. €5,000 yearling, Shaman colt. Half-brother to 2-y-o 7f winner Knockhill. Dam unraced half-sister to smart 1¼m-1½m winner (stayed easy 1¾m) Folk Opera. Trainer's first 2-y-o runner of the year.
Newcomer probably best watched.
11
13th (11) Clarabell (125/1 -25%)
Clarabell

125
125/1(-25%)
(11) Clarabell 125/1, Twice-raced filly. Never better than mid-field when seventh of 11 in maiden at Gowran (8f, good, 200/1) 8 days ago. Tongue strap on for 1st time. Needs another run for a handicap mark.
Well held both starts, eligible for a mark after this; tongue-tie tried.
3
14th (3) Bandeja Sands (200/1 -100%)
Bandeja Sands

200
200/1(-100%)
(3) Bandeja Sands 200/1, Foaled February 17. £22,000 yearling, 1,000 gns 2-y-o, Kodiac gelding. Dam, 2-y-o 5f winner, half-sister to useful 6f winner Master Speaker. Rare 2-y-o runner for yard.
Cheaply bought at the breeze-ups; unlikely source of a debut 2yo winner.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:05 Curragh Maiden 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

STORM PIECE has bumped into a couple of useful sorts and can get his turn now. He looked set to collect at Punchestown recently before Genealogy picked up late to trump him close home. He had lost out by half a length to Officer in a decent contest over course and distance first time up and can gain a deserved success. The danger looks to be Aftermath, who has also performed well on both starts and is the Ballydoyle main hope with Ryan Moore on board. The Quality Road newcomer Saints N Scholars wears blinkers and the market may prove the best guide to his chances.

Highly tried on his second start, AFTERMATH took a big step forward when third in the Champagne Stakes at Doncaster and he could be ready to get off the mark this time around. Storm Piece has also made a promising start to his career and could be the main danger, with Saints N Scholars the pick of the newcomers.

Third in an admittedly sub-standard Champagne Stakes makes AFTERMATH the one to beat back in maiden company


14:40 Curragh Group 3 7f - 8 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
7
1st (7) Heavens Gate (11/8 +31%)
Heavens Gate

1.375
11/8(+31%)
(7) Heavens Gate 11/8, Useful filly. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. 15/8, respectable 2¼ lengths fourth of 9 to Celandine in Lowther Stakes at York (6f, good to firm) 38 days ago. Stable in good form. Big player.
Lowther fourth bred for this longer trip; big player if she stays.
5
2nd (5) Fiery Lucy (8/1 -14%)
Fiery Lucy

8
8/1(-14%)
(5) Fiery Lucy 8/1, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Fairyhouse in June. 11/2, good 1½ lengths second of 8 to Dreamy in Flame of Tara Stakes at this course (8f, good) 29 days ago. Not ruled out.
Best run yet when second in Group here latest; back in trip here but definite place claims.
4
4th (4) California Dreamer (16/1 -113%)
California Dreamer

16
16/1(-113%)
(4) California Dreamer 16/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Creditable 2¼ lengths third of 10 to Babouche in Anglesey Stakes at this course (6.3f, good, 7/1) 70 days ago. No forlorn hope.
Highly-tried maiden in first half of season; back from a break and first attempt at 7f.
8
5th (8) Merrily (17/2 +39%)
Merrily

8.5
17/2(+39%)
(8) Merrily 17/2, Lightly-raced winner. Winner at Naas in June. Good 2 lengths third of 7 to Anshoda in Prestige Stakes (4/1) at Goodwood (7f, soft) 36 days ago. Yard in good form. Improving all the time recently.
No luck in running at Goodwood but stayed this trip; one to consider.
9
6th (9) Mojave River (18/1 -13%)
Mojave River

18
18/1(-13%)
(9) Mojave River 18/1, Fairly useful filly. Latest win at Deauville in August. 13/2, 2¼ lengths sixth of 9 to Chantez in listed race at Leopardstown (7f, good) on IRE debut 15 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
Didn't count in strong Listed contest last time so fair bit to find here.
10
7th (10) Sigh No More (80/1 -100%)
Sigh No More

80
80/1(-100%)
(10) Sigh No More 80/1, Lightly-raced winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Latest win at Roscommon in August. 7¼ lengths seventh of 8 to Dreamy in Flame of Tara Stakes at this course (8f, good, 22/1) 29 days ago. More is required.
Best form on heavy; 1m too far latest, drop in trip to suit but stiff task.
6
8th (6) Greatest Drama (20/1 -11%)
Greatest Drama

20
20/1(-11%)
(6) Greatest Drama 20/1, Twice-raced winner. 1 win from 2 runs this year. 11/4, won 14-runner maiden at Gowran (7f, good to soft) 26 days ago. Difficult ask here though.
Gowran maiden winner with likely more to offer but big jump in class here.
1
9th (1) Alla Stella (15/2 +0%)
Alla Stella

7.5
15/2(+0%)
(1) Alla Stella 15/2, Lightly-raced winner. Very good 1½ lengths third of 8 to Dreamy in Flame of Tara Stakes at this course (8f, good, 5/2) 29 days ago. Trainer going well. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Considered.
Best form at 1m; cheekpieces now tried and back to 7f.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:40 Curragh Group 3 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

HEAVENS GATE should appreciate going another furlong here and can gain her black-type success. When she landed the valuable Ballyhane Stakes at Naas, it was interesting to hear Aidan O'Brien say that she wanted to go seven furlongs. She performed with credit when fourth in the Lowther Stakes at York last month and looks capable of landing this. Barnavara sets the standard off a mark of 104 and is the obvious danger. She has been third behind Bedtime Story on her last couple of outings and is entitled to be a big player. English raider Alla Stella could be suited by dropping back a furlong and is place material.

HEAVENS GATE holds the edge on form so is fancied to bag a third success at the chief expense of course-winner Barnavara. Alla Stella and Merrily appeal as the pick of the rest for minor honours.

Belatedly tried over this trip, HEAVENS GATE could prove the answer, stablemate Merrily a likely danger


15:15 Curragh Group 3 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
8
1st (8) My Mate Alfie (7/2 -100%)
My Mate Alfie

3.5
7/2(-100%)
(8) My Mate Alfie 7/2, Most progressive since blinkered, producing a very smart handicap performance when proving 1¼ lengths too strong for the reopposing Torivega over C&D a fortnight ago. Can take the step back up to Group company in his stride.
The highest-rated runner now after a 6lb promotion for C&D handicap win, leading chance.
2
2nd (2) Big Gossey (9/1 -50%)
Big Gossey

9
9/1(-50%)
(2) Big Gossey 9/1, Four-time C&D winner, the latest in a handicap in July. Respectable 4¾ lengths ninth of 18 to Bradsell in Flying Five Stakes at this course (5f, good, 50/1) 14 days ago.
Boasts an excellent record at this venue but continues to find a first stakes win elusive.
4
3rd (4) Torivega (7/1 +42%)
Torivega

7
7/1(+42%)
(4) Torivega 7/1, Creditable 1¼ lengths second of 25 to My Mate Alfie in C&D handicap 14 days ago but received weight from that reopposing 3-y-o on that occasion so no reason why he'll turn the tables.
Career-best when second to My Mate Alfie the 25-runner Bold Lad Handicap, 8lb worse off.
11
4th (11) Super Sox (3/1 +79%)
Super Sox

3
3/1(+79%)
(11) Super Sox 3/1, Impressive winner of 7f Cork listed race in August. Bit disappointing 3¾ lengths third to Without Words when odds on for the Group 3 Fairy Bridge Stakes at Tipperary (7.5f, good) 16 days later but could resume her progression now. Travels like the drop to 6f shouldn't be an issue.
Good form over 7f including a Cork Listed win, speedily-bred, could go well over this trip.
1
5th (1) Spycatcher (10/3 +17%)
Spycatcher

3.333333
10/3(+17%)
(1) Spycatcher 10/3, Smart gelding. Latest win in Group 3 at Deauville (6f, soft) in August. Only 8 lengths eleventh of 16 to Montassib in Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) since but capable of bouncing back for a yard which knows what it takes to win this.
Back to best with Group 3 win at Deauville in August, suited by soft ground, respected.
10
6th (10) Oujda (66/1 -32%)
Oujda

66
66/1(-32%)
(10) Oujda 66/1, Useful filly. 10/1, first run since leaving M. Baratti when 7¾ lengths last of 9 to One Look in listed race at Killarney (8.1f, good to soft) on IRE debut 37 days ago, weakening quickly.
Winner of four of her 12 starts in France, struggled on Irish debut, trip may be too sharp.
9
7th (9) Ano Syra (22/1 -38%)
Ano Syra

22
22/1(-38%)
(9) Ano Syra 22/1, Useful mare. Course winner. Eighteen runs since last win in 2022. Respectable 5½ lengths eleventh of 18 to Bradsell in Flying Five Stakes at this course (5f, good, 200/1) 14 days ago, not clear run.
0-18 in stakes races, placed seven times, will need to be in peak form to reach the money.
6
8th (6) His Majesty (16/1 -45%)
His Majesty

16
16/1(-45%)
(6) His Majesty 16/1, Course listed winner at 2. winner. Placed 3 times at Group level subsequently but not seen since 12½ lengths sixth of 7 to Bucanero Fuerte in Group 1 Phoenix Stakes over C&D 13 months ago. It'll be interesting to see what the betting makes of him.
High-class juvenile form included second in Prix Robert Papin, long absence is a concern.
3
9th (3) Go Athletico (14/1 -56%)
Go Athletico

14
14/1(-56%)
(3) Go Athletico 14/1, Useful C&D winner. 100/1, 6¾ lengths thirteenth of 18 to Bradsell in Flying Five Stakes at this course (5f, good) 14 days ago.
Beat Big Gossey in this race last year, should be sharper for his run in the Flying Five.
5
10th (5) Betsen (80/1 -100%)
Betsen

80
80/1(-100%)
(5) Betsen 80/1, Useful form. Didn't need to be at best when winning 8-runner maiden (4/6) at Down Royal (5f, good to firm) 23 days ago, driven out. Has something to find at this level.
Odds-on maiden winner at Down Royal, useful sort but faces a tough task in this grade.
7
11th (7) Jakajaro (14/1 -17%)
Jakajaro

14
14/1(-17%)
(7) Jakajaro 14/1, Useful C&D winner. 7/1, respectable 3 lengths second of 10 to She's Quality in listed race at Tipperary (5f, good) 28 days ago, no match for winner.
Best run when fourth behind three British-trained rivals in a 5f Group 3 here in July.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:15 Curragh Group 3 6f  Race Speed Rating Flow

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

The rain looks like it will come in time for SPYCATCHER. Karl Burke's charge failed to make much impression in the Haydock Sprint Cup last time on good ground. He had taken a Deauville Group 3 contest in testing conditions previously and should be a big player back at this level. My Mate Alfie produced a really good performance to carry a big weight to success in the Bold Lad Handicap on Irish Champions Weekend. He is actually top-rated in this now and handles a bit of cut as well. Go Athletico has been crying out for rain and could be place material.

If MY MATE ALFIE is in the same mood as when taking a big-field C&D handicap on Irish Champions weekend he'll take plenty of stopping. Spycatcher can bounce back from his lesser run in the Sprint Cup and provide the chief threat ahead of Paddy Twomey's Super Sox.

With further easing in the ground possible, conditions should suit SPYCATCHER, back in top form at Deauville before a Group 1 bid


15:50 Curragh Handicap 7f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
9
1st (9) Montpellier Green (10/1 +0%)
Montpellier Green

10
10/1(+0%)
(9) Montpellier Green 10/1, Promising sort. Fourth of 11 in maiden at Cork (6f, good to firm, 10/1) 18 days ago, never nearer. Blinkers back on. Likely improver in handicaps back up in trip.
Seemed to find 6f too short at Cork, yard may have a better chance with The Marty Party.
6
2nd (6) Desmond Castle (80/1 -567%)
Desmond Castle

80
80/1(-567%)
(6) Desmond Castle 80/1, Fair maiden. 66/1, twelfth of 13 in maiden at Punchestown (8.1f, good) 12 days ago. Makes handicap debut. His leading stable has more obvious contenders elsewhere.
Galway fourth was respectable, probably not the best of his trainer's three runners.
4
3rd (4) Shiota (14/1 -17%)
Shiota

14
14/1(-17%)
(4) Shiota 14/1, Thrice-raced winner. Winner at Naas in July. Twelfth of 21 in minor event (50/1) at Naas (5.9f, good to soft) 55 days ago. Makes handicap debut.
Long-priced winner over 6f at Naas, faced a tough task in a sales race last time.
12
4th (12) Tofino (20/1 +0%)
Tofino

20
20/1(+0%)
(12) Tofino 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Thirteenth of 16 in maiden (150/1) at Naas (7f, good to soft) 35 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Difficult ask.
Weak form in maidens but potentially interesting in the event of market support.
10
5th (10) Mykonian Odyssey (16/1 -129%)
Mykonian Odyssey

16
16/1(-129%)
(10) Mykonian Odyssey 16/1, 10/1, career best when winning 14-runner nursery at Naas (8f, good to firm) 10 days ago, cosily. A 4 lb rise looks fair. Should be in the mix.
Handed a 4lb rise for 1m Naas win, the shorter trip may be a bigger issue than weight.
13
6th (13) Dandy Khan (9/1 +36%)
Dandy Khan

9
9/1(+36%)
(13) Dandy Khan 9/1, Fair maiden. Good fourth of 10 in maiden at Roscommon (7.5f, heavy, 12/1) 40 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut.
Roscommon fourth was a step in the right direction, may improve with cheekpieces fitted.
11
7th (11) The Marty Party (2/1 +20%)
The Marty Party

2
2/1(+20%)
(11) The Marty Party 2/1, Winner at Down Royal in September. Excellent second of 5 in conditions event (10/1) at Listowel (8f, good to soft) 5 days ago. Well handicapped.
Excellent second at Listowel on Tuesday, big chance providing this does not come too soon.
2
8th (2) Irish Acclamation (20/1 -100%)
Irish Acclamation

20
20/1(-100%)
(2) Irish Acclamation 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 10/1, fifth of 7 in maiden at Listowel (6.3f, good). Off 119 days. Makes handicap debut.
Hard to assess but has had time to mature since her third run, first time over 7f.
7
9th (7) Expert Analysis (18/1 +45%)
Expert Analysis

18
18/1(+45%)
(7) Expert Analysis 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 13 in maiden at Punchestown (8.1f, good, 80/1) 12 days ago. Makes handicap debut.
Does not appeal as being attractively handicapped, drop from 1m to 7f may help his cause.
5
10th (5) Native Honey (18/1 -13%)
Native Honey

18
18/1(-13%)
(5) Native Honey 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 9 in maiden at this C&D (good to firm, 25/1), doing too much too soon. Off 116 days. Makes handicap debut. Mark demands improvement.
Has kept good company in maidens, feasible that he can find his level in handicaps.
8
11th (8) Moonhall Church (5/1 +29%)
Moonhall Church

5
5/1(+29%)
(8) Moonhall Church 5/1, 16/5, improved to win 16-runner claimer at Fairyhouse (7f, good) 6 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Should be competitive.
Won a Fairyhouse claimer on Monday in the style of an improving filly, merits respect.
15
12th (15) Ottoman (12/1 -20%)
Ottoman

12
12/1(-20%)
(15) Ottoman 12/1, Fair maiden. Good 2 lengths third of 14 to reopposing Mykonian Odyssey in nursery (17/2) at Naas (8f, good to firm) 10 days ago.
Kept on for third behind Mykonian Odyssey over 1m at Naas, shorter trip may not be ideal.
1
13th (1) Heishybrid (7/1 -27%)
Heishybrid

7
7/1(-27%)
(1) Heishybrid 7/1, 11/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 18-runner maiden at Leopardstown (7.1f, good) 38 days ago, having run of race. Makes handicap debut. Respected under Keane.
Already had this rating before his Leopardstown maiden win, should be competitive.
16
14th (16) Tomarlo (50/1 -100%)
Tomarlo

50
50/1(-100%)
(16) Tomarlo 50/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 13 in maiden at Roscommon (7.4f, good to firm, 50/1) 89 days ago. Makes handicap debut.
First run over 5f better than two subsequent efforts, hard to make a strong case for him.
14
15th (14) Tiger Kitten (150/1 -200%)
Tiger Kitten

150
150/1(-200%)
(14) Tiger Kitten 150/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Ninth of 10 in maiden at Gowran (7f, good to soft, 150/1) 26 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Stiff task.
Not an obvious contender on the form of three maiden outings over this trip.
3
16th (3) Mood Altering (18/1 -50%)
Mood Altering

18
18/1(-50%)
(3) Mood Altering 18/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Fifteenth of 21 in minor event (80/1) at Naas (5.9f, good to soft) 55 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut.
No improvement since her debut third behind the talented Babouche, cheekpieces tried now.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:50 Curragh Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Due to go up 14lb following his narrow defeat in a Listowel rated race in mid-week, THE MARTY PARTY is difficult to oppose here off his old rating. Prominent throughout, the Joseph O'Brien-trained colt kept on well, only being caught close home. Provided that this race doesn't come too soon, he looks a seriously well-handicapped horse. Fairyhouse claiming-race winner Moonhall Church also makes a swift return to action but travelled well throughout that contest, scoring with a bit in hand. Off the track since June, Irish Acclamation could be interesting on her return given that she shaped with promise on a couple of occasions prior to her break.

THE MARTY PARTY looks well treated after his improved second at Listowel on Wedensday and can go one better. His stablemate Montpellier Green should have more to offer now returning to 7f for his handicap debut and is feared most ahead of Moonhall Church and Mykonian Odyssey.

If none the worse for his fine effort in a rated race at Listowel THE MARTY PARTY should be able to exploit this handicap opportunity.


16:25 Curragh Handicap 17f  - 30 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
18
1st (18) The Euphrates (7/2 +61%)
The Euphrates

3.5
7/2(+61%)
(18) The Euphrates 7/2, 40/1, excellent 3¾ lengths fourth of 6 to Kyprios in Irish St Leger at this course (14f, good) 14 days ago. Blinkers replace uusal visor. Makes handicap debut off an attractive mark so ought to go close.
1m4f Listed winner who has been keeping smart company, strong chance in theory if he stays.
8
2nd (8) A Piece Of Heaven (22/1 -100%)
A Piece Of Heaven

22
22/1(-100%)
(8) A Piece Of Heaven 22/1, 1 win from 3 runs this year. 6/1, 25 lengths third of 5 to Grosvenor Square in Irish St Leger Trial at this course (14f, good to firm) 43 days ago. Enters calculations.
Unplaced favourite for Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot, laboured in a Group 3 latest.
28
3rd (28) Sixandahalf (7/1 +42%)
Sixandahalf

7
7/1(+42%)
(28) Sixandahalf 7/1, Lightly-raced winner on Flat. Career best when winning 7-runner handicap at Newmarket (14f, good to firm, 11/4) 43 days ago. Carries 7 lb penalty but she's not taken lightly.
Solid form over staying distances, carries a penalty for Newmarket win over 1m6f.
26
4th (26) Nurburgring (5/1 +44%)
Nurburgring

5
5/1(+44%)
(26) Nurburgring 5/1, Landed Galway Hurdle before shaping well when fourth of 22 in handicap at Leopardstown (13f, good) 15 days ago, having hopeless task from position. Interesting stepping back up in trip.
Galway Hurdle winner, stayed on well over 1m5f at Leopardstown on latest, strong contender.
5
5th (5) Dawn Rising (16/1 +20%)
Dawn Rising

16
16/1(+20%)
(5) Dawn Rising 16/1, 3/1, respectable third of 9 in minor event at Royal Ascot (21.6f, good to firm). Off 99 days. Down in trip. Looks competitive on form.
2023 Queen Alexandra winner, third in same race this year, also third here 12 months ago.
20
6th (20) Zanndabad (16/1 -14%)
Zanndabad

16
16/1(-14%)
(20) Zanndabad 16/1, Respectable sixth of 20 in handicap at Royal Ascot (20f, good to firm) 103 days ago. Much respected after a break.
Third behind today's rival Zoffee in Chester Cup, sixth in Ascot Stakes, leading chance.
27
7th (27) Comfort Zone (16/1 +27%)
Comfort Zone

16
16/1(+27%)
(27) Comfort Zone 16/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, twentieth of 22 in handicap at Leopardstown (13f, good, 9/1) 15 days ago, left poorly placed. Up in trip. Blinkers on 1st time.
Ran well over hurdles at Galway, never counted at Leopardstown last time, blinkered now.
30
8th (30) Alphonse Le Grande (66/1 -100%)
Alphonse Le Grande

66
66/1(-100%)
(30) Alphonse Le Grande 66/1, 3 wins from 5 runs this year. Below form eleventh of 20 in handicap at Galway (16.8f, good to soft, 16/1) 62 days ago. Needs to get back on track.
Northumberland Vase winner, finished in mid-division in the amateur handicap at Galway.
29
9th (29) Spasiba (14/1 +36%)
Spasiba

14
14/1(+36%)
(29) Spasiba 14/1, 14/1, respectable seventh of 22 in handicap at Leopardstown (13f, good) 15 days ago. Back up in trip. Merits consideration.
Definite chance based on Galway third, return to longer trip should suit after a 1m5f run.
6
10th (6) Divine Comedy (25/1 -25%)
Divine Comedy

25
25/1(-25%)
(6) Divine Comedy 25/1, Six wins from 21 Flat runs. Latest win at Haydock in May. 10/1, respectable eighth of 15 in handicap at Haydock (14f, good) 22 days ago. No forlorn hope.
Excellent staying effort when second in the Ascot Stakes, twice unplaced since then.
23
11th (23) Enniskerry (18/1 -13%)
Enniskerry

18
18/1(-13%)
(23) Enniskerry 18/1, Lightly-raced winner on Flat. Smart winner at 18f in chases. Tenth of 20 in handicap (6/1) at Galway (16.8f, good to soft) 62 days ago, doing too much too soon. Needs considering.
Finished in mid-field when one of the main fancies for big amateur handicap at Galway.
25
12th (25) Bialystok (33/1 +18%)
Bialystok

33
33/1(+18%)
(25) Bialystok 33/1, Useful winner at 16f over hurdles. Nineteenth of 22 in handicap (18/1) at Leopardstown (13f, good) 15 days ago. Up in trip. No forlorn hope.
Versatile sort, good run at Galway, hard to fancy on more recent Leopardstown running.
3
13th (3) Falcon Eight (28/1 +30%)
Falcon Eight

28
28/1(+30%)
(3) Falcon Eight 28/1, Course winner. 40/1, below form eleventh of 18 in handicap at Galway (12f, soft) 58 days ago, merely closing up late. Significantly back up in trip. Blinkers back on. Can make presence felt if shrugging off latest effort.
Runner-up in this race last year before 2m Group 3 win here, not at his best this season.
12
14th (12) My Mate Mozzie (14/1 +0%)
My Mate Mozzie

14
14/1(+0%)
(12) My Mate Mozzie 14/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, creditable ninth of 20 in handicap (12/1) at York (13.8f, good to firm) 36 days ago. Up in trip. Ought to be in the shake-up.
Versatile sort, third in the Galway Hurdle, not disgraced in the Ebor, not a forlorn hope.
1
15th (1) Tashkhan (33/1 +0%)
Tashkhan

33
33/1(+0%)
(1) Tashkhan 33/1, Visored for 1st time, creditable third of 11 in handicap (9/2) at Chester (15.9f, soft) 15 days ago, needing stiffer test. Claims.
Third in last season's Cesarewitch, has often run creditably in stakes races, big burden.
10
16th (10) Jesse Evans (7/2 +88%)
Jesse Evans

3.5
7/2(+88%)
(10) Jesse Evans 7/2, Improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner novice chase (5/2) at Galway (18.2f, good to soft) 20 days ago. Useful on the Flat so can't be discounted.
Fourth in this last year, in good form over jumps, capable of making his presence felt.
4
17th (4) Chally Chute (40/1 -21%)
Chally Chute

40
40/1(-21%)
(4) Chally Chute 40/1, Course winner. Fifth of 14 in novice hurdle at Killarney (16.4f, good to soft, 6/4) on NH debut 36 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Trainer going well. Solid each-way chance.
Flopped over hurdles last time, had previously gone close on Flat in 1m4f Galway handicap.
16
18th (16) Boher Road (33/1 -65%)
Boher Road

33
33/1(-65%)
(16) Boher Road 33/1, Course winner. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. Fourteenth of 20 in handicap at Royal Ascot (20f, good to firm, 13/2), ridden too aggressively. Off 103 days. Not discounted.
Progressive in winning at Navan and Killarney, did not seem to stay 2m4f in Ascot Stakes.
9
19th (9) Derida (66/1 -65%)
Derida

66
66/1(-65%)
(9) Derida 66/1, 100/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, 10¾ lengths eighth of 15 to Beechwood in listed race at Galway (12f, good) 19 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Others have achieved more.
Needs to improve on the form of her two Irish starts, not certain to stay as far as this.
24
20th (24) Dartan (66/1 +0%)
Dartan

66
66/1(+0%)
(24) Dartan 66/1, Course winner. 20/1, below form eleventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Galway (22.5f, soft) 57 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Useful on the Flat but others more persuasive.
Has run only twice year with both races over jumps at Galway, others have stronger claims.
7
21st (7) Taipan (33/1 -50%)
Taipan

33
33/1(-50%)
(7) Taipan 33/1, 1 win from 2 runs this year. Latest win at Galway in August. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Killarney (14.4f, good to soft, 9/2) 37 days ago so needs to bounce back.
Last three wins have been in conditions races, handicap form not as convincing.
2
22nd (2) Naqeeb (12/1 +14%)
Naqeeb

12
12/1(+14%)
(2) Naqeeb 12/1, Fifteenth of 20 in handicap at York (13.8f, good to firm, 10/1) 36 days ago, slowly away. Back up in trip. Tongue strap back on. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Has failed to sustain last season's excellent progression, down the field in the Ebor.
21
23rd (21) Plontier (40/1 -60%)
Plontier

40
40/1(-60%)
(21) Plontier 40/1, First run since leaving Tadeusz Debowski when easily landing novice hurdle at Sligo (20.5f, soft). Only 15th at Leopardstown since but this useful 14f scorer on the Flat in France is well worth another chance.
Maiden hurdle winner at Sligo last month, held by several of these on Leopardstown running.
22
24th (22) Zoffee (50/1 +0%)
Zoffee

50
50/1(+0%)
(22) Zoffee 50/1, Won Chester Cup in May. Creditable fourth of 11 in handicap there (15.9f, soft, 12/1) 15 days ago. Shortlisted.
Chester Cup winner, just lost third to today's rival Tashkhan at the same venue last time.
13
25th (13) Enfranchise (66/1 -136%)
Enfranchise

66
66/1(-136%)
(13) Enfranchise 66/1, Ninth of 15 to Beechwood in listed race (22/1) at Galway (12f, good) 19 days ago, left with too much to do. Significantly back up in trip and not ruled out.
Listed winner over 1m6f on heavy ground, fair fifth at Galway on most recent handicap run.
19
26th (19) Prairie Dancer (66/1 -100%)
Prairie Dancer

66
66/1(-100%)
(19) Prairie Dancer 66/1, 15/8, career best when winning 6-runner novice chase at Downpatrick (19.4f, good) 34 days ago. Useful on the Flat so can't be dismissed.
Won last year's Naas November off 10lb lower, won over fences last time, others preferred.
11
27th (11) Countess Of Tyrone (22/1 +12%)
Countess Of Tyrone

22
22/1(+12%)
(11) Countess Of Tyrone 22/1, Lightly-raced winner. Latest win at Down Royal in May. 5/1, 7¾ lengths eighth of 10 to Grateful in Stanerra Stakes at Fairyhouse (14f, good) 81 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Much respected on her handicap debut.
Listed winner over this trip at Down Royal, eased after chance had gone at Fairyhouse.
14
28th (14) Magellan Strait (50/1 -25%)
Magellan Strait

50
50/1(-25%)
(14) Magellan Strait 50/1, Good second of 15 in novice hurdle (11/4) at Kilbeggan (25f, good) 37 days ago. Took this 12 months ago so needs considering back in this sphere.
Last year's winner, below best since AW win in January, placed in staying maiden hurdles.
15
29th (15) My Lyka (50/1 -52%)
My Lyka

50
50/1(-52%)
(15) My Lyka 50/1, Fairly useful maiden over jumps. Eleventh of 22 in handicap (33/1) at Leopardstown (13f, good) 15 days ago. Back up in trip. Possibilities.
Two wins in France, appears to be one of the lesser lights of trainer's squad for this.
17
10th (17) Zeeband (125/1 -89%)
Zeeband

125
125/1(-89%)
(17) Zeeband 125/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time in this code, tailed-off last of 5 to Grosvenor Square in Irish St Leger Trial at this course (14f, good to firm, 66/1) 43 days ago. Must improve.
Four wins at up to 2m on the Flat in Britain, three hurdle wins this year, stiff task.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:25 Curragh Handicap 17f  Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Galway Hurdle winner NURBURGRING can land another valuable handicap for trainer Joseph O'Brien. The four-year-old, who went up to a mark of 150 after winning that summer feature, looks nicely treated back on the level. Having caught the eye staying on late over a shorter trip at Leopardstown on Irish Champions Weekend, he should be primed for this assignment. The Gavin Cromwell-trained Sixandahalf is well handicapped under a 7lb penalty following her win at Newmarket last month. A former bumper winner, the filly should appreciate stepping up beyond two miles for the first time on the Flat. Despite a very wide draw, Dawn Rising has to have claims of improving on his third-placed finish from last year.

A highly competitive renewal of the Irish Cesarewitch but THE EUPHRATES looks to have got in lightly for his handicap debut on the back of his excellent Irish St Leger fourth so gets the vote. Gavin Cromwell's improving filly Sixandahalf could emerge as the main danger to Aidan O'Brien's 3-y-o, although lots of others need factoring in, chiefly Nurburgring, Spasiba, Chally Chute and Dawn Rising.

The 2m4f trip found out ZANNDABAD in the Ascot Stakes. His staying-on third in the Chester Cup gives him good credentials for this


17:00 Curragh Stakes 7f - 7 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
4
(4) Bucaneer's Spirit (5/1 -11%)
Bucaneer's Spirit

5
5/1(-11%)
(4) Bucaneer's Spirit 5/1, Fairly useful gelding. 2 wins from 6 runs this year. Career best when winning 11-runner handicap at Navan (8f, good, 6/4) 8 days ago, always holding on. On his way to becoming a very useful performer and makes plenty of appeal again.
Underlined his rate of improvement when winning at Navan last time, could be in the mix.
7
1st (7) Tokenomics (7/2 +56%)
Tokenomics

3.5
7/2(+56%)
(7) Tokenomics 7/2, Useful gelding. Latest win at Leopardstown in July. Run best excused when eighth of 16 in handicap at York (7.9f, good to firm, 11/1) 37 days ago, not ideally placed. Still very much worth viewing positively and he's a major player.
Stayed 1m1f well when scoring at Leopardstown, also a 7f winner at Dundalk.
5
2nd (5) Elinor Dashwood (12/1 -33%)
Elinor Dashwood

12
12/1(-33%)
(5) Elinor Dashwood 12/1, Fairly useful filly. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap at Fairyhouse (7f, good, 9/1) 6 days ago. Failed to impress with her attitude there and others are preferred.
50-1 when fifth in a 1m premier handicap at Leopardstown, started slowly at Fairyhouse.
2
3rd (2) Snellen (11/2 -65%)
Snellen

5.5
11/2(-65%)
(2) Snellen 11/2, Useful filly. Latest win at Gowran in July. Good second of 19 in handicap at Leopardstown (8f, good, 11/1) 15 days ago. Respected.
Has won twice this term and bumped into a well-handicapped filly last time at Leopardstown.
6
4th (6) Goal Exceeded (16/1 +36%)
Goal Exceeded

16
16/1(+36%)
(6) Goal Exceeded 16/1, Fairly useful gelding. 33/1, 5¼ lengths seventh of 11 to Bucaneer's Spirit in handicap at Navan (8f, good) 8 days ago. Difficult to envisage him turning the tables.
Good 5f run here in June, has plenty to prove following three consecutive unplaced outings.
3
5th (3) Transcending Glory (17/2 -89%)
Transcending Glory

8.5
17/2(-89%)
(3) Transcending Glory 17/2, Useful gelding. Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (15/2) at Leopardstown (7.2f, good) in July and possible all was not well when finishing last of 9 in listed race at Cork 44 days ago. Player at this level if able to bounce back.
Failed to cope in a Listed event at Tipperary, will be more at home in this grade.
1
6th (1) Procrastinate (1/1 +50%)
Procrastinate

1
1/1(+50%)
(1) Procrastinate 1/1, Siyouni colt. Looked a smart prospect when winning 15-runner maiden at this C&D (heavy) on debut. Has 6-month absence to overcome in this stronger race but he's sure to improve.
Made a winning debut on heavy ground in a C&D maiden in March, likely to be competitive.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:00 Curragh Stakes 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Despite being absent since making a winning debut over C&D in March, PROCRASTINATE can maintain his unbeaten record. The Paddy Twomey-trained colt travelled strongly throughout that race, readily beating two horses who have franked the form subsequently. Given that he held an entry in a Listed race at Cork next week, the three-year-old must be pleasing connections. Tokenomics, who looked a progressive gelding prior to finishing mid-division at York last time, should be competitive. He should have no issues dropping back down to 7f having raced over further of late. Elinor Dashwood will need to break on terms, but has every chance of getting involved if doing so.

BUCANEER'S SPIRIT has proven most progressive since joining the Jack Davison yard and he can follow up his recent smooth-travelling win at Navan. Tokenomics was on the upgrade until contesting a hot handicap at the Ebor meeting and can't be best judged on that performance, so rates as the biggest threat, whilst impressive maiden winner Procrastinate is very interesting after a 6-month break.

It may be worth taking a chance on PROCRASTINATE who made a good first impression here in March and is likely to be fit and ready


17:30 Curragh Maiden 10f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
18
1st (18) Belfrina (33/1 +0%)
Belfrina

33
33/1(+0%)
(18) Belfrina 33/1, Eighth of 20 in maiden at this course (5.9f, heavy, 25/1) on debut, never nearer. Off 11 months. Significantly up in trip. Should have more to offer.
Late headway in back-end 6f maiden here and reappears here from 11 months' absence.
23
2nd (23) Royal Entry (15/2 +53%)
Royal Entry

7.5
15/2(+53%)
(23) Royal Entry 15/2, Thrice-raced filly. Sixth of 18 in maiden (7/1) at this C&D (good). Off 93 days.
Back from a break with still scope for improvement so don't rule out.
7
3rd (7) Dahab (4/1 +67%)
Dahab

4
4/1(+67%)
(7) Dahab 4/1, Thrice-raced gelding. Second of 16 in maiden (25/1) at Navan (10.2f, good) 22 days ago, running on. Progressing by the run.
Much improved for step up to today's trip at Navan earlier this month; more needed though.
14
4th (14) Silent Guardian (11/1 +21%)
Silent Guardian

11
11/1(+21%)
(14) Silent Guardian 11/1, 11/4, third of 13 in maiden at Cork (8f, good to firm) on debut 18 days ago. Up in trip. Should progress (won a barrier trial).
Cork debut run was okay; upped in trip here and good bit of improvement likely required.
8
5th (8) Dr Waksman (150/1 -127%)
Dr Waksman

150
150/1(-127%)
(8) Dr Waksman 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. Sixth of 11 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, good, 125/1) 8 days ago, slowly away.
Well held both recent maidens, eligible for a mark after this.
1
6th (1) Altesse Blanche (20/1 -25%)
Altesse Blanche

20
20/1(-25%)
(1) Altesse Blanche 20/1, Twice-raced gelding. 80/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, fourth of 9 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f) 9 days ago.
Recent Dundalk fourth augurs well on turf return.
17
7th (17) Awakening (28/1 -12%)
Awakening

28
28/1(-12%)
(17) Awakening 28/1, 30,000 gns foal, €55,000 yearling, Teofilo filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 5f winner Dacesa and 9f winner Two Door Saloon.
Newcomer worth a market check.
19
8th (19) Daboya (6/1 +25%)
Daboya

6
6/1(+25%)
(19) Daboya 6/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, good fourth of 13 in handicap at Naas (10.4f, good to soft, 7/1) 35 days ago. Blinkers now and she just about sets the standard.
Blinkers replace cheekpieces and place claims on her best form.
11
10th (11) Luker's Tipple (40/1 -100%)
Luker's Tipple

40
40/1(-100%)
(11) Luker's Tipple 40/1, €95,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner gelding. Half-brother to 7f-1m winner Silken Ladder. Dam, 1m winner (including at 2 yrs) in Russia, half-sister to very smart 7f-1½m winner Magic Hurricane.
Newcomer likely all the better for the experience.
12
11th (12) Old Sea (25/1 -56%)
Old Sea

25
25/1(-56%)
(12) Old Sea 25/1, Lightly-raced colt. Below form sixth of 13 in maiden at Cork (8f, good to firm, 4/1) 18 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
Not progressing; upped in trip and cheekpieces reached for here.
16
12th (16) Thequietman (5/4 +50%)
Thequietman

1.25
5/4(+50%)
(16) Thequietman 5/4, Promising type. Wasn't seen to best effect when fifth of 16 in maiden at Galway (8.3f, soft, 4/6) 57 days ago, not knocked about. Up in trip. Tongue strap on 1st time. Open to improvement.
Disappointing comeback run; fitted with tongue-tie here and upped in trip here.
2
13th (2) Another Lifetime (50/1 -52%)
Another Lifetime

50
50/1(-52%)
(2) Another Lifetime 50/1, 33,000 gns yearling, Kendargent gelding. Dam, 11f-16.2f winner, closely related to smart 1¼m winner Harrovian.
Debutant the lesser likely of the Oliver runners.
5
14th (5) Bay Brook (66/1 +0%)
Bay Brook

66
66/1(+0%)
(5) Bay Brook 66/1, €8,500 foal, Ribchester gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful winner up to 7f Dream Mover and 2-y-o 7f-8.3f winner Taper Tantrum. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner.
Newcomer likely all the better for the experience.
6
15th (6) Crossglen (66/1 +0%)
Crossglen

66
66/1(+0%)
(6) Crossglen 66/1, Gleneagles gelding. Half-brother to ungenuine 7f-9.5f winner Le Reveur. Dam 6f-1¼m winner. Wears tongue strap.
Tongue-tied for belated debut, market likely best guide.
22
16th (22) Rose Of The Sea (66/1 +0%)
Rose Of The Sea

66
66/1(+0%)
(22) Rose Of The Sea 66/1, Acclamation filly. Closely related to 1½m/13f winner Twoforthegutter.
Newcomer best watched.
3
17th (3) Arturo Bay (150/1 -50%)
Arturo Bay

150
150/1(-50%)
(3) Arturo Bay 150/1, Eleventh of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (7f, 33/1) on debut. Off 13 months. Significantly up in trip. First run for yard after leaving Miss Natalia Lupini.
Refused to load on recent intended comeback run; best watched.
20
18th (20) Decorated Princess (150/1 +25%)
Decorated Princess

150
150/1(+25%)
(20) Decorated Princess 150/1, Twice-raced filly. Last of 12 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f, 200/1), slowly away. Off 177 days. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
Two poor runs, easily dismissed; tongue-tie tried.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

17:30 Curragh Maiden 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Although somewhat disappointing at Dundalk last time, BARD OF AVON is worth another chance on the basis of his reappearance fourth over C&D on his previous start. The winner of that latter race easily landed a premier handicap on Irish Champions Weekend, while the runner-up won her maiden next time. On the assumption that he is better suited to turf, the Joseph O'Brien-trained colt gets the vote. Navan runner-up Dahab, who boasts an identical official rating to the selection, has to be respected. The Denis Hogan-trained gelding was well supported when finding just one too strong on that occasion. Newcomer John Steinbeck also has to be considered in a contest where the majority of those to have previously raced appear vulnerable.

Following a debut full of promise, THEQUIETMAN wasn't seen to best effect when odds-on to land a Galway novice last time, denied a run at a crucial time. He's well worth another chance, possibly at the main expense of Daboya and newcomrt John Steinbeck.

JOHN STEINBECK won't have to be anything out of the ordinary to make a belated winning debut


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