Curragh Races & Results Tomform Thursday 17th October 2024

There were 47 Races on Thursday 17th October 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 8 races at Curragh, 8 races at Carlisle, 7 races at Brighton, 7 races at Wincanton, 9 races at Southwell, 8 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 17th October 2024

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

12:45 Curragh Maiden 8f - 13 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
3
1st (3) Cap Saint Martin ( )
Cap Saint Martin

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(3) Cap Saint Martin , Fairly useful form on both outings so far, run best excused when 6¾ lengths fifth of 6 to Apples And Bananas in listed race (36/10) at Deauville (8f, good to soft) a couple of months ago, very slow to break and never in a position to challenge. Sets the standard.
Beaten 1l on debut before 7l defeat in Listed class in France (blew start); down in class.
1
2nd (1) Iron Fist ( )
Iron Fist

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(1) Iron Fist , 12/1, offered little when twelfth of 14 in maiden at this course (6f, good to firm) on debut back in June. Significantly up in trip.
12s for debut but well held; step up in trip might help.
6
3rd (6) Vorfreude ( )
Vorfreude

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(6) Vorfreude , 80/1, showed plenty to work on when fifth of 14 in maiden at this course (9f, good to soft) on debut 18 days ago, best work finish. Can build on that here.
Encouraging debut at 80-1 and should improve if handling slower ground.
10
4th (10) Pallatine Hills ( )
Pallatine Hills

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(10) Pallatine Hills , 250/1, tenth of 14 in maiden at this course (9f, good to soft) 18 days ago, meeting some trouble early in straight. Seemingly being brought along with handicaps in mind.
Hasn't shown enough at big prices in three maidens so far.
13
5th (13) Alba Chiara ( )
Alba Chiara

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(13) Alba Chiara , Foaled March 17. €14,000 foal, €52,000 yearling, Almanzor filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including useful/ungenuine 1¼m/11f winner Nibbling and 1¾m winner Tao Te Ching.
52,000euros yearling; half-sister to 4 winners; yard 5-36 with 2yos on turf this term.
2
6th (2) Paddydaddy ( )
Paddydaddy

0
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(2) Paddydaddy , Offered something to work on when ninth of 14 in maiden (33/1) at this course (7f, good to soft) on debut 12 days ago.
33s over 7f on debut and beaten 7l; should be better for the run.
7
7th (7) Cumberland River ( )
Cumberland River

0
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(7) Cumberland River , Foaled April 16. €6,500 yearling, Elzaam gelding. Half-brother to 3 winners, including 1m winner Mutadaawel and 2-y-o 5f winner Reveiller. Dam, 6f winner, half-sister to useful 6f winner Shafaani.
Elzaam gelding; half-brother to Mutadaawel; stayed on for 2nd in barrier trials.
12
8th (12) Clementines Dream ( )
Clementines Dream

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(12) Clementines Dream , Ran to a fair level when sixth of 14 in maiden (125/1) at this course (7f, good to soft) on debut 18 days ago, having to pick way through. Each-way claims.
Beaten 6l in 7f maiden here last month when 125s; extra furlong should suit.
9
9th (9) Launch Time ( )
Launch Time

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(9) Launch Time , Foaled March 16. 1,000 gns foal, €20,000 yearling, Time Test colt. Half-brother to useful Swedish 9f winner Natasha Romanova. Seventh of 8 in barrier trial at Lopardstown in August.
Well held in barrier trial in August; likely best watched.
5
10th (5) Habari ( )
Habari

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(5) Habari , Foaled March 23. Churchill colt. Half-brother to 3 winners, including useful 1m winner Haziya and 7f/7.4f winner Hazalaya. Market check advised.
Well bred Churchill colt whose dam is a half-sister to Harzand; check market.
4
11th (4) Romantic War ( )
Romantic War

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(4) Romantic War , Won a barrier trial at Dundalk but didn't show much when eighth of 13 in maiden (66/1) at Naas (5.9f, good to soft) on debut back in July. Significantly up in trip.
Well held at 66s on debut; trip may help but others preferred.
11
12th (11) Wellwhatshappenin ( )
Wellwhatshappenin

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(11) Wellwhatshappenin , Well held in 2 maidens in recent weeks.
Triple figure odds in a couple of starts so far.
8
13th (8) Folk Warrior ( )
Folk Warrior

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(8) Folk Warrior , 125/1, offered little when twelfth of 14 in maiden at this course (7f, good to soft) on debut 18 days ago.
Tailed off on debut over 7f here last month when 125s; up in trip and likely best watched.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

12:45 Curragh Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

CAP SAINT MARTIN was one of Joseph O'Brien's French runners this summer and now contests his first maiden, at median sires series level. It is a small concern he has missed the break on both starts but nonetheless showed ability at Killarney before taking fifth behind stablemate and Goffs Million winner Apples And Bananas at Deauville, with the third subsequently winning a Group 3. All those ahead of Romantic War at Naas in July have won races since - along with the 12th-placed finisher - and while Romantic War showed ability there, he now returns from a break. Vorfreude finished well over a juvenile staying distance on debut here, while Habari's winning dam is a half-sister to Harzand.

Only a handful of these make any serious appeal and having already reached a fairly useful level, CAP SAINT MARTIN is selected to make it third time lucky for the in-form Joseph O'Brien yard. The main danger may emerge from Vorfreude, who showed plenty to work on when fifth at this track last month and is open to improvement. Clementines Dream, Habari and Alba Chiara round off the shortlist.

A drop in class may see CAP SAINT MARTIN (nap) break his maiden after a promising run in Listed company last time out


13:15 Curragh Maiden 8f - 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
12
1st (12) Thebelmontgangster (13/2 -136%)
Thebelmontgangster

6.5
13/2(-136%)
(12) Thebelmontgangster 13/2, Promising type. 28/1, much improved when fifth of 14 in maiden at this course (7f, good to soft) 18 days ago, hampered. More to come.
5th in 7f maiden here last month and met interference; 1m may suit; respected.
10
2nd (10) Nobler (4/5 +60%)
Nobler

0.8
4/5(+60%)
(10) Nobler 4/5, Promising individual. 10/3, second of 15 in maiden at Listowel (8f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Winner took a listed race next time and he has obvious claims.
Showed signs of inexperience when 3rd on debut and 2nd at Listowel since; ground fine.
4
3rd (4) I Am Me (10/1 -100%)
I Am Me

10
10/1(-100%)
(4) I Am Me 10/1, Promising type. Off 5 months, 5/2, fifth of 8 in maiden at Dundalk (7f) 6 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Debut form reads well and he should improve.
Beaten 1l in maiden on soft; beaten far on Friday but soft ground back on turf may suit.
6
4th (6) Simurgh (50/1 -100%)
Simurgh

50
50/1(-100%)
(6) Simurgh 50/1, Foaled May 14. €20,000 yearling, resold €22,000 yearling, Phoenix of Spain colt. Dam, 10.5f-1½m winner, half-sister to smart winner up to 1¼m (stayed 1½m) Hazapour out of smart 1¼m-1½m winner Hazarafa.
Phoenix Of Spain colt; 22,000euros yearling; might want a bit further.
11
5th (11) Plunder (200/1 -100%)
Plunder

200
200/1(-100%)
(11) Plunder 200/1, 150/1, twelfth of 15 in maiden at Listowel (8f, good to soft) on debut 24 days ago.
Well held 150-1 shot in a Listowel maiden last month and likely to need more time.
7
6th (7) What's Your Game (11/1 -10%)
What's Your Game

11
11/1(-10%)
(7) What's Your Game 11/1, Foaled February 14. 125,000 gns yearling, Waldgeist colt. Half-brother to 1m winner Chrysos and US 6f winner Crowley's War.
Waldgeist colt; 125,000gns yearling; half-brother to 2 winners; dam Listed winner.
3
7th (3) Faro Island (33/1 +18%)
Faro Island

33
33/1(+18%)
(3) Faro Island 33/1, 35,000 gns yearling, Ulysses colt. Half-brother to useful 6f winner Benefit. Dam 6f-7f winner out of very smart winner up to 7f (2-y-o 6f winner) Hooray. 33/1, seventh of 9 in maiden at Gowran (8f, good) on debut 26 days ago.
Seventh of nine when 33-1 for his debut at Gowran; likely more of a long term prospect.
1
8th (1) Ja'marr (7/1 +18%)
Ja'marr

7
7/1(+18%)
(1) Ja'marr 7/1, Twice-raced colt. Fifth of 10 at Killarney (8.2f, good, 10/1) 92 days ago. Debut form is good and he should progress.
Outran odds in course maiden but didn't built on that at Killarney; may be one for h'caps.
9
9th (9) I'll Be Handy (10/1 +17%)
I'll Be Handy

10
10/1(+17%)
(9) I'll Be Handy 10/1, Lightly-raced gelding. Ninth of 14 in nursery at Naas (5.9f, good to soft, 22/1) 5 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
Progressing prior to low-key 6f run at weekend; new trip may suit; unproven on soft.
5
10th (5) Navajo Point (150/1 -50%)
Navajo Point

150
150/1(-50%)
(5) Navajo Point 150/1, Twice-raced gelding. Thirteenth of 14 in maiden at this course (9f, good to soft, 200/1) 18 days ago.
Shown very little at triple-figure odds in two runs so far.
13
11th (13) No More Kisses (125/1 -89%)
No More Kisses

125
125/1(-89%)
(13) No More Kisses 125/1, Twelfth of 16 in maiden at this course (7f, good to soft, 100/1) on debut 12 days ago.
Well held 100-1 shot on debut here last month; up in trip and hard to recommend.
8
12th (8) Fervent (100/1 -300%)
Fervent

100
100/1(-300%)
(8) Fervent 100/1, Foaled May 13. €30,000 foal, Elzaam gelding. Half-brother to several winners, including useful 1m winner Headingley and useful 8.3f winner Spiriting. Dam 2-y-o 6f winner who stayed 10.4f. Wears hood.
Son of Elzaam; half-brother to 5 winners but hood and a gelding op likely not good signs.
14
13th (14) Shakita (33/1 +34%)
Shakita

33
33/1(+34%)
(14) Shakita 33/1, Foaled March 25. €1,000 yearling, Coulsty filly. Half-sister to several winners, including winner up to 8.3f Blazing Tunder and 6f winner Captain Dandy.
Coulsty filly; half-sister to 3 winners Blazing Tunder but best watched on debut.
2
14th (2) Drucker (200/1 -400%)
Drucker

200
200/1(-400%)
(2) Drucker 200/1, Twice-raced colt. 16/1, last of 8 in maiden at Dundalk (7f) 6 days ago.
Well held in maidens so far and didn't beat rival dropped back to 7f at Dundalk on Friday.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:15 Curragh Maiden 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

NOBLER chased home a subsequent Listed winner last month and, were the ground to ease, has prior form on yielding to soft. A 120,000gns purchase and a sibling to three black-type performers, he was green when third in an ordinary Galway maiden in August but progressed with a useful run at Listowel. He tackles seemingly lesser opponents than Right And True today. Ja'marr showed plenty of ability in a hot maiden on his June debut and while the runner-up, fourth, fifth, sixth, eighth and ninth have all won since, his subsequent Killarney run was underwhelming and he hasn't raced since. What's Your Game is out of a Listed winner and cost 125,000gns as a yearling.

NOBLER has made a very good start, finding just a subsequent listed winner too strong at Listowel last time, and he can open his account here. Thebelmontgangster is feared most ahead of I Am Me.

This maiden has a bit more depth than division one with the tentative vote going to NOBLER having shown promise in 2 runs so far


13:50 Curragh Maiden 6f - 21 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
4
1st (4) East Hampton (7/2 -56%)
East Hampton

3.5
7/2(-56%)
(4) East Hampton 7/2, Promising individual. Seventh of 11 in maiden (13/2) at Leopardstown (6.5f, good) 91 days ago. Back from a break and good chance there is more to come.
Encouragement in all 3 starts so far; one of the standard setters and soft likely fine.
14
2nd (14) Dmaniac (50/1 +24%)
Dmaniac

50
50/1(+24%)
(14) Dmaniac 50/1, Once-raced colt. Seventh of 9 in maiden (100/1) at Navan (5f, good to firm) on debut 49 days ago.
Showed very little when 100-1 for his Navan debut.
13
3rd (13) Ballintogher (15/2 -25%)
Ballintogher

7.5
15/2(-25%)
(13) Ballintogher 15/2, Once-raced gelding. Sixth of 18 in maiden (18/1) at this C&D (good to soft) on debut 19 days ago.
Stayed on having missed the break in C&D maiden and should act on softer ground.
19
4th (19) Asdana (16/1 -14%)
Asdana

16
16/1(-14%)
(19) Asdana 16/1, Twice-raced filly. 40/1, sixth of 15 in maiden at Tipperary (7.4f, good to firm) 69 days ago.
4th to January on debut but didn't build on that in fillies' maiden since.
18
5th (18) Titan Sun (15/2 +81%)
Titan Sun

7.5
15/2(+81%)
(18) Titan Sun 15/2, Foaled March 25. Belardo colt. Half-brother to 1m winner Laguna Veneta and 2-y-o 6f winner Niamhtree.
Belardo colt; half-brother to 2 winners; may need further but ground probably fine.
20
6th (20) Naval Ensign (11/2 +73%)
Naval Ensign

5.5
11/2(+73%)
(20) Naval Ensign 11/2, Foaled March 22. £32,500 yearling (private sale), Golden Horde filly. Half-sister to 3 winners, including 2-y-o 5.7f winner Soldier Lions and 2-y-o 5f winner Takana. Interesting newcomer potentially well drawn.
Golden Horde filly; £52,000 yearling; speedy pedigree and market support worth noting.
1
7th (1) Gran Habano (25/1 -79%)
Gran Habano

25
25/1(-79%)
(1) Gran Habano 25/1, Held in a listed race on debut then eighth of 13 in maiden at Cork (5f, good to soft, 13/2) 149 days ago. Off since and gelded. Retains potential.
8l 4th in Listed race on debut but didn't build on that in a maiden; gelded.
6
8th (6) Marys Not Contrary (13/2 +24%)
Marys Not Contrary

6.5
13/2(+24%)
(6) Marys Not Contrary 13/2, Thrice-raced filly. Fifth of 12 in maiden (25/1) at Naas (5.9f, good to firm) 28 days ago. Booking of Foley a plus.
6th of 11 on Curragh debut; lesser efforts twice since; unproven on soft and bit to find.
17
9th (17) Lyle The Crocodile (80/1 +20%)
Lyle The Crocodile

80
80/1(+20%)
(17) Lyle The Crocodile 80/1, Once-raced gelding. Eleventh of 19 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, good to soft, 150/1) on debut 8 days ago.
Looked green on last week's debut and was sent off 150-1; likely to need more time.
12
10th (12) Have I Told You (11/2 +39%)
Have I Told You

5.5
11/2(+39%)
(12) Have I Told You 11/2, Once-raced filly. Fifth of 14 in maiden (9/2) at Down Royal (7.1f, soft) on debut 17 days ago. Open to improvement.
5th beaten 8l in fillies' maiden on debut and that didn't seem a strong contest.
21
11th (21) Sarahmae (125/1 -56%)
Sarahmae

125
125/1(-56%)
(21) Sarahmae 125/1, Twice-raced filly. 66/1, eighth of 10 in maiden at Dundalk (7f) 20 days ago, not knocked about.
Well held in fillies' maidens on both starts so far and tough ask here.
11
12th (11) Amavasya (16/1 +52%)
Amavasya

16
16/1(+52%)
(11) Amavasya 16/1, Once-raced filly. Seventh of 18 in maiden (100/1) at this C&D (good to soft) on debut 19 days ago, never nearer.
7th when 100s for C&D maiden on debut and softer ground probably fine.
22
13th (22) Chriselli (40/1 +0%)
Chriselli

40
40/1(+0%)
(22) Chriselli 40/1, Foaled April 11. Camacho filly. Sister to 7f winner Charlisse, and half-sister to several winners, including winner up to 1¼m Essenaitch and 6f/7f winner Kareless.
Camacho filly; sister to 7f AW winner Charlisse; yard 0-8 with 2yos last five years..
8
14th (8) City Pass (200/1 -33%)
City Pass

200
200/1(-33%)
(8) City Pass 200/1, Twice-raced gelding. Sixteenth of 18 in maiden at this C&D (good to soft, 150/1) 19 days ago.
Well held at huge odds in pair of runs so far.
10
15th (10) Talgo Abbess (25/1 +0%)
Talgo Abbess

25
25/1(+0%)
(10) Talgo Abbess 25/1, Twice-raced gelding. Tenth of 14 in maiden (14/1) at Galway (7f, soft) 76 days ago, unable to sustain effort.
Encouraging 5th in maiden on debut; didn't build on that when 10th since; gelded.
7
16th (7) Ballymagreehan (80/1 -264%)
Ballymagreehan

80
80/1(-264%)
(7) Ballymagreehan 80/1, Foaled March 6. 14,000 gns yearling, Sergei Prokofiev colt. Dam maiden (stayed 7f), half-sister to useful winner up to 6f Show Stealer.
Sergei Prokofiev colt; dam placed 7f AW (RPR 66); may need this but check market.
3
17th (3) Cali Case (14/1 -180%)
Cali Case

14
14/1(-180%)
(3) Cali Case 14/1, Foaled April 24. £27,000 yearling, £42,000 2-y-o, Showcasing gelding. Closely related to winner up to 1m Liberation Bay and 6f winner Cajetan, and half-brother to 5f winner Supercontango. Appealing newcomer under Colin Keane. Tongue tied.
Son of Showcasing; £42,000 breeze-up; already gelded and tongue-tie on for debut.
15
18th (15) Historical Fact (200/1 -33%)
Historical Fact

200
200/1(-33%)
(15) Historical Fact 200/1, Twice-raced gelding. 150/1, ninth of 11 in maiden at Cork (6f, good to firm) 36 days ago.
Huge prices and well held on quicker ground in two runs to date.
2
19th (2) Toastoftinseltown (100/1 -52%)
Toastoftinseltown

100
100/1(-52%)
(2) Toastoftinseltown 100/1, Once-raced colt. 28/1, last of 17 in maiden at Fairyhouse (6f, good) on debut. Off 125 days.
Last of 17 when 28-1 for a Fairyhouse maiden on debut; off 125 days.
9
20th (9) Classical Symphony (14/1 -27%)
Classical Symphony

14
14/1(-27%)
(9) Classical Symphony 14/1, Foaled March 20. 15,000 gns foal, €28,000 yearling, €62,000 2-y-o, Sergei Prokofiev colt. Dam thrice-raced maiden. Tongue tied. Interesting newcomer.
Sergei Prokofiev colt; 62,000euros breeze-up; tongue-tie on for debut.
5
21st (5) Grazi Mille (150/1 -275%)
Grazi Mille

150
150/1(-275%)
(5) Grazi Mille 150/1, 15/2, last of 16 in claimer at Fairyhouse (7f, good) on debut 24 days ago, very slowly away. Hooded for 1st time.
Last of 16 when 15-2 for a claimer on debut; hood now tried.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

13:50 Curragh Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

EAST HAMPTON is already familiar with competing over this course and distance and drops to a lesser maiden on his return following a break. He met trouble in running when showing promise on debut in May and, while beaten twice subsequently when racing too keenly, he still shaped with enough promise to suggest he can win this. Asdana has bumped into some smart fillies at both Gowran and Tipperary and is interesting now dropped in distance. Colin Keane rides 42,000-pound April breeze-up purchase Cali Case and he should be noted for any market support on debut.

There is more to come from EAST HAMPTON back from a break and he gets the vote over newcomers Cali Case and Classical Symphony.

There was plenty of promise in BALLINTOGHER's C&D run when last seen and he should handle softer conditions


14:25 Curragh Handicap 5f - 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
13
1st (13) Art Of Unity (7/1 +42%)
Art Of Unity

7
7/1(+42%)
(13) Art Of Unity 7/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Bellewstown in October. Good fourth of 18 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, good to soft, 12/1) 8 days ago, running on. Has to be taken seriously.
In good form of late, just 1lb wrong and has to enter calculations again.
6
2nd (6) Rathbranchurch (9/2 +40%)
Rathbranchurch

4.5
9/2(+40%)
(6) Rathbranchurch 9/2, Good fourth of 14 in handicap at Naas (5.9f, good to soft, 40/1) 5 days ago. Looks competitive on form back on his correct mark.
Fine Naas run last Saturday; due to go up 3lb in future; good draw and big run expected.
4
3rd (4) Mount Ruapehu (12/1 +40%)
Mount Ruapehu

12
12/1(+40%)
(4) Mount Ruapehu 12/1, 14/1, creditable 2½ lengths seventh of 17 to Lismacbryan in handicap at this course (6f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Visor fitted back over the minimum trip.
Back to probably his trip and visor tried; don't rule out from potentially good draw.
16
4th (16) Babyface (33/1 +0%)
Babyface

33
33/1(+0%)
(16) Babyface 33/1, 11/1, bit below form 4½ lengths sixth of 12 to Art of Unity in handicap at Bellewstown (5f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Must improve.
Regressive maiden hard to see him getting into the mix although does have a good draw.
14
5th (14) Stanhope (33/1 -32%)
Stanhope

33
33/1(-32%)
(14) Stanhope 33/1, Latest win at Navan in May. Bit below form eleventh of 18 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, good to soft, 12/1) 8 days ago.
Better for recent comeback run; 1lb wrong.
5
6th (5) Irish Rumour (5/1 -11%)
Irish Rumour

5
5/1(-11%)
(5) Irish Rumour 5/1, Winner at Navan in September. Creditable third of 8 in handicap at Navan (5f, good, 11/4) 26 days ago. Can make presence felt.
Fine form since returning from a break; possibly not the ideal draw but still respected.
7
7th (7) Saturn Seven (9/2 +10%)
Saturn Seven

4.5
9/2(+10%)
(7) Saturn Seven 9/2, C&D winner. Good head second of 17 to Lismacbryan in handicap (16/1) at this course (6f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Enters calculations.
Just denied here 12 days ago over 6f; definite contender if overcoming this low draw.
11
8th (11) Lismacbryan (22/1 -83%)
Lismacbryan

22
22/1(-83%)
(11) Lismacbryan 22/1, Course winner. Winner here in October. 4/1, thirteenth of 18 in handicap at Navan (5.8f, good to soft) 8 days ago. That race may have come too soon on the back of a career-best victory.
Recent 6f winner here but beaten since; drop back to 5f may not be ideal.
8
9th (8) Distillate (40/1 -150%)
Distillate

40
40/1(-150%)
(8) Distillate 40/1, Latest win at Cork in September. Sixth of 7 in handicap (13/2) at Bellewstown (5f, soft) 15 days ago. Bounce back required.
Never got competitive at Bellewstown latest and bit to find with Rathbranchurch on that.
3
10th (3) Sporting Hero (25/1 +24%)
Sporting Hero

25
25/1(+24%)
(3) Sporting Hero 25/1, Fourteen runs since last win in 2022. Last of 15 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 33/1) 19 days ago.
Stiff task in C&D premier handicap here latest; will appreciate return to this grade.
10
11th (10) Mymomentintime (6/1 +25%)
Mymomentintime

6
6/1(+25%)
(10) Mymomentintime 6/1, C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Tenth of 14 in handicap (9/2) at Cork (6f, soft) 16 days ago. Return to 5f will suit.
2022 winner has modest recent Cork run to bounce back from; good draw.
12
12th (12) Gegenpressing (16/1 -33%)
Gegenpressing

16
16/1(-33%)
(12) Gegenpressing 16/1, 25/1, very good ½-length third of 17 to Lismacbryan in handicap at this course (6f, good to soft) 12 days ago, running on.
Recent third to Lismacbryan was fine in the circumstances; big chance if it rains.
1
13th (1) Hero Of The Hour (16/1 -113%)
Hero Of The Hour

16
16/1(-113%)
(1) Hero Of The Hour 16/1, 3 wins from 11 runs this year. 11/4, career best when winning 12-runner handicap at Dundalk (5f) 13 days ago, well on top finish. 9 lb higher now back on turf but clearly in excellent order.
Recent Dundalk winner hit with a 9lb rise and up to a career-high mark; doesn't want rain.
2
14th (2) Dontspoilasale (22/1 -38%)
Dontspoilasale

22
22/1(-38%)
(2) Dontspoilasale 22/1, Twenty two runs since last win in 2022. Eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 16/1) 12 days ago.
Never landed a blow over C&D 12 days ago but previous Down Royal run puts him in the mix.
9
15th (9) Eruption (33/1 -32%)
Eruption

33
33/1(-32%)
(9) Eruption 33/1, Latest win at Bellewstown in July. 13/2, 8¾ lengths ninth of 12 to Hero of The Hour in handicap at Dundalk (5f) 13 days ago. Higher turf mark is justified.
Recent AW runs well below best, more expected of back on turf.
17
16th (17) Stella Acclamata (100/1 +0%)
Stella Acclamata

100
100/1(+0%)
(17) Stella Acclamata 100/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 66/1, thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f) 20 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Not easy to make a case for.
First attempt at this trip and hard to make a case for.
15
17th (15) Wild Mountain (14/1 +44%)
Wild Mountain

14
14/1(+44%)
(15) Wild Mountain 14/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2021. 13/2, third of 8 in handicap at Ayr (6f, good to firm) 87 days ago.
AW winner is 0-14 on turf; 2lb wrong here and others preferred.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

14:25 Curragh Handicap 5f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

SATURN SEVEN won last year's renewal off this mark of 68 and is again likely to encounter easy ground conditions. She defeated the reopposing Art Of Unity by a short head last year and, while winless in six runs this year, she bounced back to form recently at the track when second. Lismacbryan defeated the selection that day but was subsequently well held at Navan. The aforementioned six-time winner Art Of Unity has been running well under his 10lb claimer recently, while Gegenpressing also comes into calculations.

Any number to consider but RATHBRANCHURCH ran a belter from 4 lb out of the weights when fourth at Naas on Saturday and back on his correct mark, he seems sure to go well. Art of Unity, Hero of The Hour and Lismacbryan are just a trio of potential dangers.

With the prospect of the ground easing GEGENPRESSING is taken to reverse recent course form with Lismacbryan and Saturn Seven


15:00 Curragh Maiden 12f  - 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
5
1st (5) Bard Of Avon (6/5 +47%)
Bard Of Avon

1.2
6/5(+47%)
(5) Bard Of Avon 6/5, Thrice-raced colt. Sixth of 9 in maiden (evens) at Dundalk (10.7f) 27 days ago, left poorly placed. Worth another chance with this trip sure to suit.
Fairly useful form so far with potential for more now upped in trip.
2
2nd (2) Jack Mcnamara (22/1 +56%)
Jack Mcnamara

22
22/1(+56%)
(2) Jack Mcnamara 22/1, 25/1, fourteenth of 23 in maiden at this course (8f, heavy) on debut. Off 180 days. Significantly up in trip.
Too keen and didn't get home on debut here back in April on heavy; first run since.
7
3rd (7) Hypnosis (7/1 -27%)
Hypnosis

7
7/1(-27%)
(7) Hypnosis 7/1, Twice-raced colt. Eighth of 9 in maiden (9/4) at Tipperary (9f, heavy). Off 12 months. Significantly up in trip and couldn't be in better hands.
Back from year's absence; brother to High Definition bred to appreciate the trip.
9
4th (9) Another Night (14/1 -40%)
Another Night

14
14/1(-40%)
(9) Another Night 14/1, Tenth of 22 in maiden at this course (10f, good, 16/1) 54 days ago. Cheekpieces on first time.
Some debut promise but latest run here leaves her with a bit to find; cheekpieces tried.
10
5th (10) Liltia (5/2 -11%)
Liltia

2.5
5/2(-11%)
(10) Liltia 5/2, Excellent second of 10 in maiden at Navan (10.2f, good, 10/1) 26 days ago. Stable in good form and she sets a solid standard.
Strong-finishing Navan second worth a try at this longer trip and big player if she stays.
8
6th (8) Kaptain Bay (9/1 -13%)
Kaptain Bay

9
9/1(-13%)
(8) Kaptain Bay 9/1, Fourth of 15 in juvenile hurdle (15/8) at Gowran (16f, good) 12 days ago. Blinkers/tongue strap combination on for first time.
Placed here in April; recent hurdles form could give him a fitness edge.
6
7th (6) Dr Waksman (16/1 -45%)
Dr Waksman

16
16/1(-45%)
(6) Dr Waksman 16/1, Fifth of 18 in maiden at this course (10f, good to soft, 150/1) 18 days ago, finishing well. That was a big step up on previous efforts.
Eyecatcher over 1m2f here last month; step up in trip here could bring more improvement.
1
8th (1) Collaborative (22/1 -10%)
Collaborative

22
22/1(-10%)
(1) Collaborative 22/1, Promising sort. 40/1, fifth of 11 in novice hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy). Off 8 months. Fair form sole previous Flat start.
Promising fourth in this race last year for Dermot Weld but not much since over hurdles.
11
9th (11) Sea Of Beauty (250/1 -25%)
Sea Of Beauty

250
250/1(-25%)
(11) Sea Of Beauty 250/1, 200/1, eighth of 10 in maiden at Listowel (8f, good to soft) 24 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
Poor form so far over shorter, easily overlooked.
4
10th (4) Florance (200/1 -100%)
Florance

200
200/1(-100%)
(4) Florance 200/1, 33/1 and tongue strap on for first time, tenth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, good) 10 days ago. Flat debut (had lots of exposure in bumpers).
Modest hurdles form of late and hard to see her having an impact here on Flat debut.
3
11th (3) Milverton (150/1 -275%)
Milverton

150
150/1(-275%)
(3) Milverton 150/1, Making Flat debut. 13/2, last of 7 in bumper at Kelso (16.2f, good) 29 days ago. Tongue strap retained.
Perth bumper second soundly beaten at Kelso since; best watched.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:00 Curragh Maiden 12f  Race Speed Rating Flow

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

This looks quite open and with no standout name in the line-up, it might be worth taking a chance on DR WAKSMAN. He had a far-from-smooth passage when last seen but still managed to finish a never-nearer fifth, with this step up in trip likely to play to his strengths. Bard Of Avon didn't act on the surface at Dundalk and a reproduction of his penultimate effort would probably be good enough to take a contest of this quality. A brother to Group 2 winner High Definition, Hypnosis is of definite interest returning from a lengthy absence, while Liltia, Another Night (first-time cheekpieces) and Kaptain Bay are others for the shortlist.

LILTIA took her form to a new level when runner-up at Navan a month ago and a repeat of that may well suffice for her in-form yard. This trip seems sure to suit Bard of Avon so he's a huge threat, while Hypnosis surely has a bigger performance in him given the connections he represents.

Preference is for DR WAKSMAN, who flew home here last month over 1m2f after getting into all kinds of trouble


15:35 Curragh Handicap 10f - 6 Run Class & Speed Card

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

4
4/1(+11%)
(4) Apercu 4/1, Latest win at Naas (10.4f) in August. Creditable seventh of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good, 18/1) 32 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time.
Naas winner with cheekpieces on in August; struggled since; blinkers could help.
2
2nd (2) Fleetfoot (9/4 -13%)
Fleetfoot

2.25
9/4(-13%)
(2) Fleetfoot 9/4, Lightly-raced 4-y-o who showed benefit of his belated reappearance run when second of 9 in handicap at Tipperary (9f, soft, 5/1) 11 days ago. Arrives here fresher than most and he's one to be interested in again.
Missed a year but came on from return when 2nd last week and he's won on heavy.
3
3rd (3) Scholarship (11/4 -22%)
Scholarship

2.75
11/4(-22%)
(3) Scholarship 11/4, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 10/1, good second of 9 in handicap at Listowel (12f, good to soft) 24 days ago, caught further back than ideal. Shortlist material.
Beaten half length (C&D) in June and 2nd again latest; drop in trip on slower ground fine.
1
4th (1) Fiver Friday (8/1 -60%)
Fiver Friday

8
8/1(-60%)
(1) Fiver Friday 8/1, Enjoying a fine season and resumed winning ways in a race run to suit at Naas (10.4f) in August. Excuses both starts since, set a stiff task when eighth of 9 to Bellezza in Diamond Stakes at Dundalk (10.7f) 20 days ago. This more suitable.
3 wins already this year; excuses on last 2 starts but best form with good in the going.
5
5th (5) Our Town (40/1 -60%)
Our Town

40
40/1(-60%)
(5) Our Town 40/1, 25/1, first run since leaving John & Sean Quinn when last of 4 in minor event at Punchestown (9.2f, good) 30 days ago. That run may have been needed on the back of 4 months off and this promises to reveal more.
Hasn't beaten a rival in 3 runs since switching from France.
6
6th (6) Encosta (16/1 -33%)
Encosta

16
16/1(-33%)
(6) Encosta 16/1, Latest win at Leopardstown in May. 18/1, tenth of 12 in handicap at Ballinrobe (13f, good). Off 115 days. Back down in trip.
Winner in May but well below form twice since; lacks a recent run.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

15:35 Curragh Handicap 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

After finishing a fine seventh in the valuable Northfields Handicap over C&D on Champions Weekend, APERCU will appreciate this drop in class. Tried in blinkers for the first time now, she should be able to confirm Northfields form with the reopposing Fleetfoot. Ger O'Leary has his horses in fine form of late, with his Scholarship appearing the main danger. A runner-up three times from six starts this season, he certainly wouldn't be winning out of turn. Encosta warrants respect, as does four-time winner Fiver Friday.

SCHOLARSHIP's very best efforts this term have come with blinkers enlisted, notably when finishing runner-up at Listowel 24 days ago. Evidently on a handy mark, he gets the nod to confirm the promise of that effort stepping back down in trip. Fleetfoot showed the benefit of his belated reappearance when runner-up himself recently and he's next best, ahead of Fiver Friday.

1m2f on testing ground could be the answer for SCHOLARSHIP who went close over C&D and was back to form with a 2nd recently


16:10 Curragh Handicap 14f - 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
8
1st (8) Pachmena (12/1 +57%)
Pachmena

12
12/1(+57%)
(8) Pachmena 12/1, Course winner. 11/1, respectable sixth of 15 in novice hurdle at Ballinrobe (17.9f, good) 34 days ago. Fair on the all weather and back to a potentially lenient mark.
Top claimer booked, will handle conditions and this trip should be within her range.
21
2nd (21) Imarajan (9/1 +50%)
Imarajan

9
9/1(+50%)
(21) Imarajan 9/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 13/2, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Listowel (12f, good to soft) 24 days ago, left with too much to do. Can make his presence felt.
Never-nearer 4th at Listowel; step up in trip should help; soft ground an unknown.
18
3rd (18) Moutarde (18/1 -50%)
Moutarde

18
18/1(-50%)
(18) Moutarde 18/1, Latest win at Roscommon in September. 7/2, good third of 10 in handicap at Killarney (11.2f, heavy) 10 days ago. Up in trip and ought to be thereabouts.
Enjoys soft and was well-backed when third at Killarney (1m3f) latest; possibilities.
17
4th (17) Club Manager (4/1 +53%)
Club Manager

4
4/1(+53%)
(17) Club Manager 4/1, Good second of 14 in handicap hurdle (12/1) at Listowel (20f, soft) 21 days ago. Fair on the Flat and he looks competitive on form.
Dual Flat winner when trained in Britain; enjoys the mud; respected.
20
5th (20) Charlie Darling (10/1 +55%)
Charlie Darling

10
10/1(+55%)
(20) Charlie Darling 10/1, Latest win at Tramore in August. Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at Thurles (16.4f, good, 8/1) 7 days ago. Enters calculations.
Out-and-out stayer not as good at Thurles latest; wouldn't want it too soft.
6
6th (6) Cast A Spell (18/1 -64%)
Cast A Spell

18
18/1(-64%)
(6) Cast A Spell 18/1, Winner at Killarney in October. 5/1, respectable third of 9 in handicap at Roscommon (12.2f, soft) 3 days ago. Shortlisted.
Respectable third behind Prairie Angel over 1m4f at Roscommon on Monday; more needed.
7
7th (7) Arch Enemy (14/1 +0%)
Arch Enemy

14
14/1(+0%)
(7) Arch Enemy 14/1, Course winner. 7/1, won 14-runner handicap at Bellewstown (12.3f, soft) 15 days ago. In the mix.
Won at Bellewstown this month; tougher ask at the weights here and the trip is a concern.
19
8th (19) Bold Approach (22/1 -57%)
Bold Approach

22
22/1(-57%)
(19) Bold Approach 22/1, Thirty two runs since last win in 2019. Respectable 7 lengths fourth of 14 to Sir Allen in handicap at Listowel (14.2f, good to soft, 11/1) 24 days ago.
Not sure to back up good Listowel fourth if the ground is on the soft side.
11
9th (11) Sir Allen (5/1 +9%)
Sir Allen

5
5/1(+9%)
(11) Sir Allen 5/1, Course winner. Scored at Listowel in September before an excellent second of 11 in handicap (5/1) at Thurles (16.4f, good) 7 days ago. Player off an unchanged mark.
Just failed when 2nd at Thurles but handles soft and still looks well treated.
2
10th (2) Polemon (17/2 +15%)
Polemon

8.5
17/2(+15%)
(2) Polemon 17/2, 3 wins from 11 runs this year. Career best when winning 15-runner handicap (5/1) at this course (12f, good to soft) 12 days ago, driven clear. Needs considering.
Won 1m4f lady riders' handicap here latest but forecast rain might not suit.
12
11th (12) Rain (22/1 +0%)
Rain

22
22/1(+0%)
(12) Rain 22/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. Seventeenth of 20 in handicap (125/1) at Naas (16.1f, good to soft) 4 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Never sighted in 2m Naas premier handicap on Sunday; chance back on these terms.
15
12th (15) Scott Lang (50/1 -25%)
Scott Lang

50
50/1(-25%)
(15) Scott Lang 50/1, Eleventh of 13 in handicap (18/1) at Thurles (12.5f, good) 7 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Back from a break when down the field at Thurles last week; percentage call is to oppose.
13
13th (13) Plains Indian (12/1 +33%)
Plains Indian

12
12/1(+33%)
(13) Plains Indian 12/1, Tenth of 11 in handicap at Thurles (16.4f, good, 4/1) 7 days ago. Others are preferred.
Disappointed when sent off fav' at Thurles (16.5f, Sir Allen second) latest; bit to prove.
16
14th (16) Valjean (33/1 +18%)
Valjean

33
33/1(+18%)
(16) Valjean 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, seventh of 9 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f) 27 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Not easy to make a case for.
Three poor runs in maidens; could improve on handicap debut but needs to show a lot more.
10
15th (10) Rockview Consort (33/1 +34%)
Rockview Consort

33
33/1(+34%)
(10) Rockview Consort 33/1, 33/1, ninth of 14 in handicap at Down Royal (12.8f, soft) 17 days ago. Can make presence felt if back on her A-game.
Best form on the Flat is on the AW; she might not want soft conditions; others preferred.
23
16th (23) Swelltime (125/1 -213%)
Swelltime

125
125/1(-213%)
(23) Swelltime 125/1, 33/1, eleventh of 15 in handicap hurdle at Listowel (18f, soft) 22 days ago. More is needed back on the Flat.
Killarney winner over hurdles lately; beaten out of sight in 3 Flat turf runs last year.
4
17th (4) Grappa Nonino (12/1 +0%)
Grappa Nonino

12
12/1(+0%)
(4) Grappa Nonino 12/1, C&D winner. Sixth of 7 in handicap (9/2) at Clonmel (16.6f, good) 42 days ago, needing stronger gallop. One to consider.
C&D winner last summer on good but handles soft conditions perfectly well; contender.
5
18th (5) Scatchwah (14/1 -27%)
Scatchwah

14
14/1(-27%)
(5) Scatchwah 14/1, Creditable 2¼ lengths third of 15 to Polemon in handicap at this course (12f, good to soft, 13/2) 12 days ago, never nearer. Can give a good account.
3rd behind Polemon latest after being slow away; better off at the weights with that rival.
14
19th (14) Make Good (16/1 -14%)
Make Good

16
16/1(-14%)
(14) Make Good 16/1, 6/1, creditable fourth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (14f, heavy), slowly away. Off 161 days but he's not taken lightly.
Enjoys the mud flying and went close in this race the last two years; chance.
LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

16:10 Curragh Handicap 14f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

A case can be made for many in this ultra-competitive affair. Successful three times in six starts since joining Denis Hogan, POLEMON might still be ahead of the handicapper on a mark of 79. The Frankel five-year-old is unproven over this trip but is still sure to have plenty of supporters, judging by the manner of his latest victory. A fast-finishing second after missing the break at Thurles last week, it'll come as no surprise if Sir Allen manages to go a place better, while recent winners Paradise Lost and Arch Enemy are of definite interest. One of four Gavin Cromwell-trained representatives in the line-up, Club Manager is another leading hope.

This is wide open but SIR ALLEN can race off the same mark as when an excellent recent Thurles second so edges the vote. Gavin Cromwell's duo Pachmena and Club Manager must enter calculations, while the likes of Curious Bride, Scatchwah, Cast A Spell and Paradise Lost all need factoring in too.

SCATCHWAH hit the line hard when third here latest. He should relish the extra two furlongs and conditions will be fine


16:45 Curragh Handicap 7f - 27 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
29
1st (29) Purring Along (28/1 +44%)
Purring Along

28
28/1(+44%)
(29) Purring Along 28/1, Respectable eighth of 14 in handicap at Cork (6f, soft, 12/1) 16 days ago. First run for yard after leaving Thomas Dowling. Booking of Lordan a plus. Visor back on.
Two-time winner last year over this trip; handles cut in the ground; Wayne Lordan booked.
3
2nd (3) Dark Viper (9/1 +18%)
Dark Viper

9
9/1(+18%)
(3) Dark Viper 9/1, Good second of 10 in maiden claimer at Bellewstown (7.9f, soft, 7/2) 15 days ago, no match for winner. Not taken lightly.
Entitled to go well again but has a career-high turf mark to overcome.
23
3rd (23) Ferrari Desert (28/1 +58%)
Ferrari Desert

28
28/1(+58%)
(23) Ferrari Desert 28/1, 16/1 and hooded for 1st time, below form tenth of 16 in handicap at Limerick (7f, good to firm) 127 days ago. Booking of Kennedy a plus. Tongue strap on for 1st time.
Handles soft ground but needs to find major improvement in first-time tongue-tie.
26
4th (26) Genuine Jim (100/1 +0%)
Genuine Jim

100
100/1(+0%)
(26) Genuine Jim 100/1, 50/1, thirteenth of 16 in handicap at Cork (8f, good to soft) 16 days ago.
Yet to run a good race in seven outings (turf and AW) and looks impossible to recommend.
28
5th (28) Nordic Passage (40/1 +0%)
Nordic Passage

40
40/1(+0%)
(28) Nordic Passage 40/1, Course winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. Creditable 1¼ lengths fifth of 18 to Rosato in handicap (20/1) at Navan (5.8f, good to soft) 8 days ago. Back up in trip. Merits consideration.
Best run in a long time behind Rosato at Navan; well treated if he can build on that.
2
6th (2) Racing Royalty (20/1 +20%)
Racing Royalty

20
20/1(+20%)
(2) Racing Royalty 20/1, C&D winner. 12/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Listowel (7.1f, good to soft) 23 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
Won on this card last season; will appreciate forecast rain; big chance on these terms.
17
7th (17) Goldmoyne (9/1 +55%)
Goldmoyne

9
9/1(+55%)
(17) Goldmoyne 9/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in August. Twelfth of 17 in handicap at Cork (7f, good to firm, 4/1) 36 days ago.
Gained second win of his career in emphatic style over C&D in August; wouldn't want rain.
5
8th (5) Little Keilee (8/1 +20%)
Little Keilee

8
8/1(+20%)
(5) Little Keilee 8/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 12/1 and blinkered for 1st time, good second of 15 in handicap at Roscommon (7.5f, soft) 3 days ago. Good shout if backing that up.
Narrowly denied in first-time blinkers at Roscommon; entitled to go well from same mark.
25
9th (25) Glencullen (15/2 +25%)
Glencullen

7.5
15/2(+25%)
(25) Glencullen 15/2, Creditable fifth of 25 in handicap (10/1) at this course (8f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Eyeshields back on, hood back on. Expected to be bang there.
Fifth of 25 here over 1m behind a couple of these latest; he isn't completely discounted.
13
10th (13) Daonethatgotaway (80/1 -220%)
Daonethatgotaway

80
80/1(-220%)
(13) Daonethatgotaway 80/1, Winner at Listowel in June. Bit below form eighth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f, 5/1) 63 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
Needs to bounce back from two poor efforts and this trip is on the sharp side.
20
11th (20) Hale Bopp (18/1 -80%)
Hale Bopp

18
18/1(-80%)
(20) Hale Bopp 18/1, Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. Good second of 25 in handicap (14/1) at this course (8f, good to soft) 12 days ago, having to weave through.
Probably needs at least 1m and all of his best form is on decent ground.
1
12th (1) Eastern Wind (12/1 -20%)
Eastern Wind

12
12/1(-20%)
(1) Eastern Wind 12/1, 11/4, won 6-runner handicap at Bellewstown (7.9f, good to soft) 14 days ago.
Back on track at Bellewstown this month; enjoys soft ground and a 3lb rise is fair.
27
13th (27) Lismacbryan Hill (50/1 +24%)
Lismacbryan Hill

50
50/1(+24%)
(27) Lismacbryan Hill 50/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Fifteenth of 22 in handicap (50/1) at Naas (5f, good to soft) 53 days ago, met some trouble. Significantly back up in trip. Must improve.
Struggled over 5f on handicap debut at Naas and looks up against it again back up in trip.
24
14th (24) Adhuil (28/1 +30%)
Adhuil

28
28/1(+30%)
(24) Adhuil 28/1, 20/1, eighth of 12 in handicap at Punchestown (9.2f, good) 30 days ago, slowly away. Back down in trip. Blinkers back on.
Record of 0-20 on the Flat but has shown flashes of potential; needed run at Punchestown.
15
15th (15) Nibras Rainbow (9/2 +68%)
Nibras Rainbow

4.5
9/2(+68%)
(15) Nibras Rainbow 9/2, Latest win at Killarney in August. 13/2, respectable fourth of 15 in handicap at Roscommon (7.5f, soft) 3 days ago.
Only 4lb higher than Killarney win in July; good fourth of 25 here over 1m this month.
7
16th (7) Morning Approach (50/1 -317%)
Morning Approach

50
50/1(-317%)
(7) Morning Approach 50/1, Bit below form seventh of 13 in handicap (17/2) at Dundalk (8f) 27 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Yard in good form.
Several solid runs in defeat this year but mostly on a sound surface.
12
17th (12) Pink Oxalis (22/1 -38%)
Pink Oxalis

22
22/1(-38%)
(12) Pink Oxalis 22/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 7/1, creditable fourth of 14 in handicap at Cork (6f, soft) 16 days ago. Something to find on form.
Fourth at Cork over 6f on her handicap debut; low mileage and could improve.
16
18th (16) Shaaden (33/1 -136%)
Shaaden

33
33/1(-136%)
(16) Shaaden 33/1, Respectable 4¼ lengths seventh of 28 to Goldmoyne in handicap at this C&D (good to firm, 13/2) 61 days ago, better placed than most.
7lb claimer takes over so weighted to go well but unproven in the mud.
18
19th (18) Ragtime Milly (40/1 -60%)
Ragtime Milly

40
40/1(-60%)
(18) Ragtime Milly 40/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 150/1 and hooded for 1st time, tongue strap on for 1st time, fourth of 14 in handicap at Gowran (8f, good) 26 days ago, faring best of those held up.
Fast-finishing 4th at Gowran; she's not out of things if she handles the conditions.
4
20th (4) I Bid You Ajou (12/1 -20%)
I Bid You Ajou

12
12/1(-20%)
(4) I Bid You Ajou 12/1, Good second of 11 in handicap at Down Royal (7.1f, soft, 7/2) 17 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
Good 2nd behind the reopposing Goldmoyne over C&D in August; 4lb better off; cheekpieces.
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21st (6) Mogwli (50/1 -100%)
Mogwli

50
50/1(-100%)
(6) Mogwli 50/1, Creditable 2¾ lengths seventh of 18 to Rosato in handicap (22/1) at Navan (5.8f, good to soft) 8 days ago, having to pick way through. Back up in trip. Trainer going well.
Worse off at the weights with Eastern Wind; trip was on the sharp side at Navan latest.
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22nd (14) Blue Wood (22/1 -83%)
Blue Wood

22
22/1(-83%)
(14) Blue Wood 22/1, 7/2, good third of 17 in handicap at Fairyhouse (6f, good) 24 days ago, faring best of those ridden prominently.
Colin Keane maintains the partnership but he seemingly wants decent ground.
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23rd (9) Downforce (25/1 -56%)
Downforce

25
25/1(-56%)
(9) Downforce 25/1, 25/1, respectable 1¾ lengths sixth of 18 to Rosato in handicap at Navan (5.8f, good to soft) 8 days ago, having to pick way through. Up in trip. Yard in good form. Visor back on. Leading contender.
6th behind Rosato at Navan; 2lb better off with that rival; contender if the heavens open.
8
24th (8) Zaragoza (12/1 -20%)
Zaragoza

12
12/1(-20%)
(8) Zaragoza 12/1, Course winner. Winner here in June. 13/2, creditable fourth of 17 in handicap at this course (6f, good to soft) 12 days ago, hampered.
Ahead of Rosato at Bellewstown latest; few miles on the clock but unproven on soft.
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25th (22) Rosato (22/1 -175%)
Rosato

22
22/1(-175%)
(22) Rosato 22/1, Career best when winning 18-runner handicap at Navan (5.8f, good to soft, well-backed 4/1) 8 days ago. Up in trip. Good shout again.
Unlucky fifth of 17 here earlier this month but made amends when winning at Navan; chance.
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26th (10) Hemight (40/1 -21%)
Hemight

40
40/1(-21%)
(10) Hemight 40/1, 10/1, first run since leaving J. A. Stack when twelfth of 15 in handicap at Tipperary (9f, good) 46 days ago. Visor on 1st time.
Low-key yard debut on first try at 1m1f last month; visored; difficult to recommend.
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27th (30) Tall Story (66/1 -65%)
Tall Story

66
66/1(-65%)
(30) Tall Story 66/1, Thirteenth of 15 in novice hurdle (80/1) at Gowran (16f, good to soft) on NH debut 13 days ago. Back down in trip. Modest on the Flat, respectable on last Flat run.
Now 0-41 after latest no show on first try over hurdles at Gowran; easy to look elsewhere.
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16:45 Curragh Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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Already a dual C&D winner, GOLDMOYNE should give a good account of himself. He beat 27 rivals when leading from pillar to post here in August, finishing a respectable third on his most recent visit to the venue. After making the breakthrough at Navan recently, Rosato will be well fancied to follow up, while Bellewstown winner Eastern Wind is another leading hope. Dark Viper, I Bid You Ajou, Little Keelie and Hale Bopp all warrant respect after filling the runner-up spot when last seen.

GLENCULLEN again ran well despite meeting trouble here last time and is very much threatening to come good soon. Navan winner Rosato and Little Keilee are feared, with veteran Downforce arguably the pick of the three from his yard.

A minefield to solve but a winner on this card last year, RACING ROYALTY might be primed to return to the winner's enclosure


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