Curragh Races & Results Tomform Tuesday 31st October 2023

There were 32 Races on Tuesday 31st October 2023 across 4 meetings. There was 8 races at Curragh, 8 races at Chepstow, 7 races at Catterick, 9 races at Newcastle, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Tuesday 31st October 2023

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

12:20 Curragh Maiden 6f - 20 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) Samuel Colt (5/2 -25%)
Samuel Colt

2.5
5/2(-25%)
(13) Samuel Colt 5/2, Foaled April 1. €340,000 yearling, No Nay Never colt. Brother to 7f winner Montego Bay and half-brother to 1¾m winner Pasley. Makes plenty of appeal on paper. Trainer going well.
No Nay Never colt of obvious appeal on debut for top yard.
4
2nd (4) Eclipse Emerald (16/1 +0%)
Eclipse Emerald

16
16/1(+0%)
(4) Eclipse Emerald 16/1, Foaled May 23. Holy Roman Emperor colt. Brother to useful 2-y-o 6f winner Thunder Eclipse and 9.2f-1½m winner Blossom Promise.
Brother to decent 2yo winner Thunder Eclipse so worth market check on debut.
20
3rd (20) Shandy (11/2 +21%)
Shandy

5.5
11/2(+21%)
(20) Shandy 11/2, Foaled February 10. €62,000 foal, 70,000 gns yearling, Starspangledbanner filly. Half-sister to 2-y-o 6f winner Gold Award. Dam maiden half-sister to very smart winner up to 1¼m Zafisio and smart winner up to 1½m Gold Trail. Appealing newcomer.
One of two newcomers for the yard and Keane rides; market should be informative.
8
4th (8) Kortez Bay (11/10 +12%)
Kortez Bay

1.1
11/10(+12%)
(8) Kortez Bay 11/10, Lightly-raced colt. 6/4, creditable fourth of 17 in maiden at this course (7f, soft) 19 days ago. Sets a solid standard.
Didn't quite stay 7f in testing conditions here 13 days ago; major player back in trip.
15
5th (15) Timeonourside (80/1 +20%)
Timeonourside

80
80/1(+20%)
(15) Timeonourside 80/1, Twice-raced gelding. 125/1, seventh of 9 in maiden at Tipperary (9f, heavy) 30 days ago. Significantly down in trip.
Didn't run too badly on Galway debut but well held at Tipperary; big drop in trip here.
10
6th (10) Liberty Looming (100/1 +0%)
Liberty Looming

100
100/1(+0%)
(10) Liberty Looming 100/1, Twice-raced gelding. 80/1, fifteenth of 16 in maiden at this course (9f, soft) 24 days ago. Significantly back down in trip.
Huge odds and beaten a long way on both previous runs here; eligible for a mark after this.
22
7th (22) Private Officer (125/1 -89%)
Private Officer

125
125/1(-89%)
(22) Private Officer 125/1, Twice-raced colt. 100/1, ninth of 12 in maiden at Naas (8f, soft) 17 days ago. Down in trip. RESERVE.
Well held both recent maidens, eligible for a mark after this; reserve.
16
8th (16) Belfrina (25/1 -56%)
Belfrina

25
25/1(-56%)
(16) Belfrina 25/1, Foaled March 27. 22,000 gns yearling, Zoffany filly. Dam lightly-raced half-sister to smart 1¼m-1¾m winner (stayed 2m) Bauer, out of Cheshire Oaks/Lancashire Oaks winner Pharian.
Plenty of stamina on damside of pedigree and 22,000gns yearling may find 6f a bit sharp.
12
9th (12) Mint Man (66/1 -32%)
Mint Man

66
66/1(-32%)
(12) Mint Man 66/1, 40/1, ninth of 15 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, heavy) on debut 13 days ago.
Plenty keen when well held on Navan debut last week, can only be watched for now.
5
10th (5) Eddie G (40/1 -60%)
Eddie G

40
40/1(-60%)
(5) Eddie G 40/1, Once-raced colt. 33/1, fourth of 10 in maiden at Naas (5.9f, heavy) on debut 16 days ago.
Encouraging recent Naas debut so not one to rule out.
2
11th (2) Babyface (100/1 -150%)
Babyface

100
100/1(-150%)
(2) Babyface 100/1, Twice-raced colt. 25/1 and tongue strap on for 1st time, fourth of 8 in maiden at Navan (5f, heavy) 13 days ago.
Latest Navan effort a step in the right direction though more likely needed here.
9
12th (9) Late Night Talking (28/1 -40%)
Late Night Talking

28
28/1(-40%)
(9) Late Night Talking 28/1, Foaled April 19. €32,000 yearling, Starspangledbanner gelding. Brother to 1¼m winner Blueflagflyinghigh and half-brother to useful winner up to 1m Goodthingstaketime and winner up to 6f Mass Gathering.
Newcomer bred for further and best watched.
17
13th (17) Enchanted Garden (14/1 -17%)
Enchanted Garden

14
14/1(-17%)
(17) Enchanted Garden 14/1, 8/1, tenth of 18 in maiden at Leopardstown (7f, good to soft) on debut 103 days ago, missing break. Likely to improve.
8-1, slow to break and met trouble in running when midfield in Leopardstown maiden in July.
1
14th (1) Anyothername (125/1 -25%)
Anyothername

125
125/1(-25%)
(1) Anyothername 125/1, Once-raced gelding. 100/1, fourteenth of 17 in maiden at this course (7f, soft) on debut 19 days ago.
Never a factor over 7f on debut here earlier this month.
18
15th (18) Irish Annie (40/1 +39%)
Irish Annie

40
40/1(+39%)
(18) Irish Annie 40/1, Twice-raced filly. Seventh of 15 in maiden at Navan (5.8f, heavy, 150/1) 13 days ago.
Better effort after four months off when beaten 10l at Navan; will get a mark after this.
6
16th (6) Free Range Kid (14/1 +13%)
Free Range Kid

14
14/1(+13%)
(6) Free Range Kid 14/1, Foaled April 21. Slade Power colt. Brother to 7f winner Linus Larrabee and useful 5f winner Screen Siren, and half-brother to 3 winners, including 6f winner Louis Leroy. Dam 6f winner.
Speedily-bred newcomer; encouraging jockey booking and market likely informative.
23
17th (23) Nakasero (150/1 -127%)
Nakasero

150
150/1(-127%)
(23) Nakasero 150/1, Twice-raced colt. Fourteenth of 15 in maiden (150/1) at Leopardstown (8f, heavy) 10 days ago. Down in trip. RESERVE.
Ran okay on debut here over 7f when beaten 11l but down the field at Leopardstown; reserve.
14
18th (14) Selton Hill (66/1 -100%)
Selton Hill

66
66/1(-100%)
(14) Selton Hill 66/1, Foaled April 6. Land Force colt. Half-brother to winner up to 7f Manitou. Dam maiden (stayed 6f), half-sister to smart winner up to 9.5f Skins Game.
Half-brother to 6f/7f winner Manitou (inc 2yo; RPR 89) from useful family.
7
19th (7) Funny Face (200/1 -100%)
Funny Face

200
200/1(-100%)
(7) Funny Face 200/1, Twice-raced colt. 250/1, eleventh of 12 in maiden at Cork (5f, heavy) 74 days ago.
Soundly beaten both outings over the summer, easily overlooked.
11
20th (11) Livin It Up (50/1 -52%)
Livin It Up

50
50/1(-52%)
(11) Livin It Up 50/1, Twice-raced gelding. Fifth of 7 in maiden (66/1) at Naas (5.9f, good to soft) 47 days ago.
Staying on after slowish starts on both runs; nurseries more likely to be his forte.
LTO Selection:

12:20 Curragh Maiden 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

It is very likely to be business as usual for the Ballydoyle team as SAMUEL COLT, a 340,000-euro purchase, sets about the task of getting off the mark at the first time of asking. A son of No Nay Never, his pedigree should be fine for this trip on the forecast going and he appeals as the leading candidate. Fozzy Stack's pair Shandy and Eclipse Emerald both enter calculations, while Kortez Bay is a threat to all now dropping back to 6f.

KORTEZ BAY has been shaping up well and could be the way to go. Aidan O'Brien's newcomer Samuel Colt makes obvious appeal, as does Shandy under Colin Keane.

Back in trip KORTEZ BAY can get off the mark at the fifth attempt; the Ballydoyle debutant Samuel Colt could prove the main threat


12:50 Curragh Handicap 6f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
12
1st (12) Greek Flower (9/1 -38%)
Greek Flower

9
9/1(-38%)
(12) Greek Flower 9/1, Didn't need to improve to win 15-runner maiden at Navan (5f, heavy, 5/4) 13 days ago, readily. Not out of things returned to handicaps.
Recent Navan maiden winner; C&D third in the spring puts her in the mix.
16
2nd (16) Mercurial (16/1 +20%)
Mercurial

16
16/1(+20%)
(16) Mercurial 16/1, One win from 24 Flat runs. 15/2, 9½ lengths sixth of 9 to Mogwli in handicap at Bellewstown (7.8f, heavy) 34 days ago. Back down in trip. Cheekpieces back on. Looks competitive on form.
Mile probably too far at Bellewstown last time and now drops in trip.
2
3rd (2) Dagoda (14/1 -75%)
Dagoda

14
14/1(-75%)
(2) Dagoda 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Below form 11½ lengths seventh of 14 to Aussie Girl in listed race (17/2) at this C&D (soft) 24 days ago. This rates more suitable.
Dual winner here out of depth in Listed contest since but claims back in a handicap.
9
4th (9) Secret Magician (11/1 +8%)
Secret Magician

11
11/1(+8%)
(9) Secret Magician 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in August. 9/1 and blinkered for 1st time, thirteenth of 19 in handicap at this course (8f, soft) 24 days ago. Back down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Last year's second didn't stay 1m on latest so drop back in trip sure to suit.
13
5th (13) Mogwli (11/1 +21%)
Mogwli

11
11/1(+21%)
(13) Mogwli 11/1, C&D winner. Latest win at Bellewstown in September. Creditable fifth of 12 in handicap (9/1) at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) 9 days ago, nearest finish. Enters calculations.
Mudlark has continued to run well since winning at Bellewstown (1m); high enough mark now.
11
6th (11) Transcendental (18/1 -50%)
Transcendental

18
18/1(-50%)
(11) Transcendental 18/1, C&D winner. 14/1, respectable 3½ lengths eighth of 19 to Sunday Sovereign in handicap at this C&D (soft) 24 days ago, keeping on again final 100 yds. Not discounted now operating 4 lb below last winning mark.
Goes on heavy but a bit to find with several of today's rivals on latest C&D effort.
8
7th (8) Racing Royalty (5/1 +38%)
Racing Royalty

5
5/1(+38%)
(8) Racing Royalty 5/1, Career best when winning 19-runner handicap (4/1) at this course (7f, soft) 19 days ago, digging deep. Getting better with each recent run.
Winning form recently at 7f so will need a good pace to aim at here.
5
8th (5) Sunday Sovereign (14/1 +0%)
Sunday Sovereign

14
14/1(+0%)
(5) Sunday Sovereign 14/1, C&D winner. Latest win here in October. 15/2, bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Navan (5f, heavy) 13 days ago.
Recent C&D winner, not suited by drop in trip latest; can't rule out.
4
9th (4) Magical Vision (11/4 +50%)
Magical Vision

2.75
11/4(+50%)
(4) Magical Vision 11/4, 1 win from 3 runs this year. Good head second of 19 to Sunday Sovereign in handicap (10/1) at this C&D (soft) 24 days ago. Arrives fresher than most and she's well worth considering.
Just denied over C&D 18 days ago by Sunday Sovereign; should go close.
14
10th (14) Midnight Fire (20/1 -25%)
Midnight Fire

20
20/1(-25%)
(14) Midnight Fire 20/1, 3-time C&D winner. 5/1, tenth of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 72 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Needs a couple of these to falter.
Three-time C&D winner back from a break off a reduced mark and could go well.
1
11th (1) Polar Bear (16/1 -33%)
Polar Bear

16
16/1(-33%)
(1) Polar Bear 16/1, Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (5f, soft, 16/1) 24 days ago, outpaced before making late headway. Return to 6f rates a plus on that evidence and underfoot conditions will hold no fears.
Bit high in the handicap but in-form rider's claim a positive; handles heavy too.
6
12th (6) Run Forrest Run (13/2 -18%)
Run Forrest Run

6.5
13/2(-18%)
(6) Run Forrest Run 13/2, C&D winner. 18/5, creditable length fourth of 19 to Sunday Sovereign in handicap at this C&D (soft) 24 days ago, not clear run approaching final 1f and keeping on. One to consider.
Not clear run behind Sunday Sovereign over C&D latest; remains of interest.
7
13th (7) Distillate (40/1 -82%)
Distillate

40
40/1(-82%)
(7) Distillate 40/1, 3 wins from 19 runs this year. Latest win at Bellewstown in September. Not disgraced when fourth of 11 in handicap (14/1) at Navan (5f, heavy) 13 days ago and conditions will hold no fears.
Goes on heavy but handicapper appears to have her measure now.
18
14th (18) Pinar Del Rio (16/1 +36%)
Pinar Del Rio

16
16/1(+36%)
(18) Pinar Del Rio 16/1, C&D winner. Bit below form 4¾ lengths eleventh of 19 to Sunday Sovereign in handicap at this C&D (soft, 14/1) 24 days ago.
Folded quite tamely behind several of today's rivals on latest over C&D so has it to do.
15
15th (15) Siesta Beach (25/1 -108%)
Siesta Beach

25
25/1(-108%)
(15) Siesta Beach 25/1, Good fourth of 21 in handicap at Navan (5f, good to soft, 9/1) 59 days ago, ridden approaching final 1f and keeping on. Possibilities returned to 6f.
Improvement off reduced mark last twice; not sure heavy ground is what she wants.
10
16th (10) Shawaamekh (33/1 -32%)
Shawaamekh

33
33/1(-32%)
(10) Shawaamekh 33/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. 9/1, 10½ lengths ninth of 11 to Dagoda in handicap at this course (7f, soft) 38 days ago.
Tame recent effort here raises questions and best form at 7f.
3
17th (3) Furnace Creek (66/1 -136%)
Furnace Creek

66
66/1(-136%)
(3) Furnace Creek 66/1, Last of 10 in handicap (8/1) at Naas (5.9f, soft) 17 days ago, weakening from 2f out. Others more appealing given he still needs to prove himself on this sort of ground.
Floundered on heavy at Navan recently; others preferred.
19
18th (19) Hastily (100/1 -100%)
Hastily

100
100/1(-100%)
(19) Hastily 100/1, Latest win at Chepstow (5f) in August. Eleventh of 14 in handicap (80/1) at this course (5f, soft) 19 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Well beaten on softer terrain since winning on fast ground at Chepstow; of limited appeal.
17
19th (17) Nearly A Gonna (100/1 -100%)
Nearly A Gonna

100
100/1(-100%)
(17) Nearly A Gonna 100/1, 66/1, first run since leaving Tim Easterby when last of 14 in handicap at this course (5f, soft) 19 days ago, slowly away. Needs to leave that well behind to figure here.
Five wins in Britain; after a layoff, failed to beat a rival on stable debut here over 5f.
LTO Selection:

12:50 Curragh Handicap 6f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

POLAR BEAR has proven to be effective under the forecast conditions and, having been dropped 1lb since his last run, a return to winning ways could be imminent, with the return to 6f unlikely to faze him. Mogwli is another who can play a strong role if the state of the ground makes for a stamina-sapping contest. Siesta Beach has been knocking on the door recently and is another capable of a decent showing, while Run Forrest Run and Magical Vision complete the shortlist.

MAGICAL VISION is very low-mileage for a 6-y-o and produced her best effort yet when runner-up in a C&D handicap on the back of 6 months off 24 days ago. Fresher than most she meets here, with conditions holding no fears, she earns the vote to go one place better. Siesta Beach, Polar Bear and Dagoda head up the threats, with Greek Flower another in the mix.

Given more luck in running, RUN FORREST RUN is taken to reverse course form with both Sunday Sovereign and Magical Vision


13:22 Curragh Handicap 8f - 9 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
7
1st (7) Tiscommonknowledge (3.33/1 +49%)
Tiscommonknowledge

3.33
3.33/1(+49%)
(7) Tiscommonknowledge 3.33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Second of 13 in nursery at Naas (8f, good to soft, 20/1) 47 days ago, keeping on well. Solid each-way claims.
First attempt at this trip brought about significant improvement at Naas, big chance.
2
2nd (2) Mo Ghille Mar (8.5/1 -31%)
Mo Ghille Mar

8.5
8.5/1(-31%)
(2) Mo Ghille Mar 8.5/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Tenth of 13 in minor event at Naas (7f, heavy, 28/1) 16 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Makes handicap debut. Needs to bounce back.
Went close in a C&D maiden; out of her depth at Naas last time; headgear fitted.
1
3rd (1) Rapid Mission (2.25/1 +18%)
Rapid Mission

2.25
2.25/1(+18%)
(1) Rapid Mission 2.25/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 3/1, good second of 9 in maiden at Tipperary (9f, heavy) 30 days ago, slowly away. Makes handicap debut. Expected to be bang there.
Beaten 4l by a promising newcomer at Tipperary last time, opening mark looks fair enough.
4
4th (4) Sinbad My Dad (11/1 +8%)
Sinbad My Dad

11
11/1(+8%)
(4) Sinbad My Dad 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. Good seventh of 13 in maiden (50/1) at Dundalk (8f) 4 days ago. Makes handicap debut and not without each-way hope.
Couple of creditable runs on testing ground; not beaten far in AW maiden; handicap debut.
6
5th (6) Guest Star (16/1 -113%)
Guest Star

16
16/1(-113%)
(6) Guest Star 16/1, Very good second of 11 in nursery at Gowran (7f, heavy, 9/1) 14 days ago. Looks competitive on form. Engaged 1.40 Galway Monday.
Second and fifth in 7f heavy ground nurseries at Gowran and Galway.
9
6th (9) Highland Bells (11/1 +0%)
Highland Bells

11
11/1(+0%)
(9) Highland Bells 11/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 15/2, good 4¾ lengths fourth of 9 to Expecto in nursery at Gowran (8.3f, heavy) 15 days ago. Clearly has work to do.
Competing from 3lb out of the handicap, has a bit to find with Expecto on Gowran running.
3
7th (3) Ringside Timing (12/1 +45%)
Ringside Timing

12
12/1(+45%)
(3) Ringside Timing 12/1, 28/1, seventh of 8 in maiden at Tipperary (9f, good to soft) 58 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Yard saddles a stronger candidate in Expecto.
No evidence of progress since third at the Galway festival but has kept good company.
5
8th (5) Navajo Scout (13/2 +19%)
Navajo Scout

6.5
13/2(+19%)
(5) Navajo Scout 13/2, Lightly-raced maiden. 22/1, creditable fifth of 16 in maiden at this course (9f, soft) 24 days ago. Makes handicap debut.
May struggle to reverse Tipperary form with Rapid Mission despite being 10lb better off.
8
9th (8) Expecto (15/2 -88%)
Expecto

7.5
15/2(-88%)
(8) Expecto 15/2, Career best when winning 9-runner nursery (7/1) at Gowran (8.3f, heavy) 15 days ago, sticking to task. 6 lb rise fair and should be in the mix.
Showed a liking for heavy ground when winning at Gowran despite rider's loss of an iron.
LTO Selection:

13:22 Curragh Handicap 8f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

TISCOMMONKNOWLEDGE ran her best race to date when finishing second behind a progressive rival at Naas last month. The Padraig Roche-trained filly is open to improvement on just her second appearance over a mile, and Wayne Hassett's 7lb claim may prove crucial. Rapid Mission makes his nursery bow off what looks a fair opening mark and the son of Frankel is feared most, ahead of Navajo Scout, who should have more to offer entering this sphere too.

EXPECTO raised her game when digging deep to land a Gowran nursery earlier this month and a 6 lb rise looks fair given that the first two pulled nicely clear of the rest. With similar conditions forecast here, she is taken to follow up. Rapid Mission has shown enough in maidens to suggest that he'll be competitive off this mark now pitched into a nursery, and he is feared most ahead of Tiscommonknowledge.

Having shown notable improvement at Naas, TISCOMMONKNOWLEDGE may account for recent Gowran winner Expecto and Rapid Mission


13:57 Curragh Handicap 7f - 20 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
17
1st (17) Merisi Diamond (5/2 +69%)
Merisi Diamond

2.5
5/2(+69%)
(17) Merisi Diamond 5/2, Promising individual. 10/1, 3½ lengths fifth of 19 to Blue Peak in handicap at this C&D (soft) 19 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. May well do better.
Good C&D fifth to Blue Peak having travelled strongly; 3lb wrong here; tongue-tie.
3
2nd (3) Blue Peak (5/1 -11%)
Blue Peak

5
5/1(-11%)
(3) Blue Peak 5/1, Career best when winning 19-runner handicap at this C&D (soft, 16/5) 19 days ago by ½ length from Breezy Zoff. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
Recent C&D winner up 7lb so career-best now needed.
1
3rd (1) Breezy Zoff (9/2 +0%)
Breezy Zoff

4.5
9/2(+0%)
(1) Breezy Zoff 9/2, C&D winner. One win from 23 Flat runs. Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 11/2, good ½-length second of 19 to Blue Peak in handicap at this C&D (soft) 19 days ago.
Last year's winner and recent C&D second to Blue Peak puts her right in the mix.
2
4th (2) Zephron (11/1 -69%)
Zephron

11
11/1(-69%)
(2) Zephron 11/1, Course winner. Latest win at Cork in September. Bit below form 6¼ lengths sixth of 19 to Blue Peak in handicap (4/1) at this C&D (soft) 19 days ago.
Likes heavy but good bit to find with several of these on recent C&D run.
12
5th (12) Tall Story (17/2 +39%)
Tall Story

8.5
17/2(+39%)
(12) Tall Story 17/2, Remains a maiden after 30 Flat runs. Creditable fourth of 19 in handicap at this C&D (soft, 11/1) 19 days ago.
30-race maiden comes here on the back of good C&D fourth but more required off same mark.
18
6th (18) Singe Anglais (18/1 -29%)
Singe Anglais

18
18/1(-29%)
(18) Singe Anglais 18/1, Seventeen runs since last win in 2021. Eleventh of 14 in handicap (13/2) at Dundalk (7f) 11 days ago. Cheekpieces back on. Looks competitive on form.
Second on soft at Naas in July and beaten 5l when seventh of 19 over C&D two starts back.
4
7th (4) Trueba (28/1 -180%)
Trueba

28
28/1(-180%)
(4) Trueba 28/1, Course winner. Latest win at Cork in August. 6/1, below form fifth of 14 in handicap at Bellewstown (7.8f, heavy) 34 days ago. Visor back on. Can make presence felt.
Didn't get home over a mile on heavy at Bellewstown latest; ideally wants better ground.
10
8th (10) Navorrosse (12/1 -50%)
Navorrosse

12
12/1(-50%)
(10) Navorrosse 12/1, Won 22-runner handicap at Navan (5.8f, heavy, 20/1) 13 days ago. Back up in trip. Heading back in the right direction recently.
Last week's Navan win over inadequate trip augurs well but far side draw a negative.
20
9th (20) Tiktok Time (14/1 +58%)
Tiktok Time

14
14/1(+58%)
(20) Tiktok Time 14/1, Bit below form fourth of 14 in handicap at Gowran (8.3f, heavy, 11/2) 14 days ago, left with lot to do. Engaged 2.50 Galway Monday.
Yet to be placed from 10 starts but can't be ruled out.
5
10th (5) Wild Mountain (40/1 -21%)
Wild Mountain

40
40/1(-21%)
(5) Wild Mountain 40/1, Last of 12 in handicap (50/1) at Leopardstown (7.1f, heavy) 9 days ago, left poorly placed. Blinkers on 1st time. Uphill task.
Fourth over 7f on heavy ground at Down Royal but finished last at Leopardstown; blinkers.
15
11th (15) Captured (66/1 +0%)
Captured

66
66/1(+0%)
(15) Captured 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Seventh of 16 in maiden at Limerick (8f, soft, 250/1). Off 6 months. Makes handicap debut.
Ran okay after huge layoff when seventh in Limerick maiden in April; handicap debut.
6
12th (6) Bright Image (33/1 +50%)
Bright Image

33
33/1(+50%)
(6) Bright Image 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 28/1, below form ninth of 16 in handicap at Cork (6f, soft) 35 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Others more persuasive.
Mid-division on handicap debut at Cork (6f soft/heavy); better for that outing; tongue-tie.
13
13th (13) Almost An Angel (33/1 +50%)
Almost An Angel

33
33/1(+50%)
(13) Almost An Angel 33/1, Unreliable sort. Bit below form eighth of 15 in handicap at Listowel (8f, soft, 40/1) 40 days ago.
Mildly encouraging Listowel run on latest but not enough to warrant an interest in here.
16
14th (16) Lily Like (50/1 -25%)
Lily Like

50
50/1(-25%)
(16) Lily Like 50/1, Remains a maiden after 23 Flat runs. 14/1, twelfth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (8f). Off 111 days.
Well held at Dundalk latest and of limited appeal back on turf though well-drawn.
11
15th (11) Roman Palace (25/1 +24%)
Roman Palace

25
25/1(+24%)
(11) Roman Palace 25/1, 33/1, third of 13 in handicap at Thurles (8f, soft) 26 days ago.
Improvement at Thurles recently but not sure if this drop in trip is what she wants.
9
16th (9) Master Garvey (12/1 -100%)
Master Garvey

12
12/1(-100%)
(9) Master Garvey 12/1, Good second of 15 in handicap (11/2) at Limerick (8f, good), not ideally placed. Off 130 days. Shortlist material.
A 3yo maiden back from four months' absence and has form on heavy so don't rule out.
14
17th (14) Ballybeg Boy (50/1 -25%)
Ballybeg Boy

50
50/1(-25%)
(14) Ballybeg Boy 50/1, First run since leaving Mervyn Torrens when cheekpieces on for 1st time, unseated rider in handicap (22/1) at Navan (10f, good to soft) 59 days ago. Down in trip. Visored for 1st time.
Modest maiden reared up and unseated rider at start last time; visor tried; 6lb wrong.
8
18th (8) Gegenpressing (50/1 -52%)
Gegenpressing

50
50/1(-52%)
(8) Gegenpressing 50/1, Fifteen runs since last win in 2022. Seventeenth of 19 in handicap at this course (6f, soft, 18/1) 24 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Enters calculations.
Yet to score this campaign, despite declining mark; others look more likely.
7
19th (7) The Penny (33/1 -175%)
The Penny

33
33/1(-175%)
(7) The Penny 33/1, Lightly-raced maiden. 11/2, seventh of 10 in maiden at Laytown (7f). Off 13 months. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Makes handicap debut.
Absent for 13 months and hard to fancy on handicap debut in first-time cheekpieces.
19
20th (19) Sunday Evening (40/1 -21%)
Sunday Evening

40
40/1(-21%)
(19) Sunday Evening 40/1, 50/1, good third of 14 in handicap at Gowran (8.3f, heavy) 14 days ago.
Showed more on testing ground of late but still more likely required here (3lb wrong).
LTO Selection:

13:57 Curragh Handicap 7f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Breezy Zoff has been knocking on the door of late and could prove to be the main threat to MASTER GARVEY, who was only beaten a head at Limerick in June, despite being hampered, and races off 2lb lower here. Navorrosse also makes the shortlist after her recent Navan success, alongside Merisi Diamond who is beginning to look well-handicapped, making him worthy of a market watch despite the competitive nature of this contest.

This could be the day when MASTER GARVEY deservedly gets his head in front. Indeed, he has been knocking on the door of late and wasn't ideally placed when narrowly failing at Limerick on his latest start in June. Merisi Diamond was behind Blue Peak and Breezy Zoff over C&D 19 days ago, but he fared much the best of those drawn low that day and, with just 4 runs under his belt, he probably remains capable of better. Joanna Morgan's representative is feared most.

Several of these ran in a C&D handicap in which Blue Peak beat Breezy Zoff; fifth home MERISI DIAMOND may prove a bit of value


14:32 Curragh Maiden 12f - 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
4
1st (4) Alalcance (10/3 +0%)
Alalcance

3.333333
10/3(+0%)
(4) Alalcance 10/3, Thrice-raced filly who found some improvement when close second of 12 in maiden at Bellewstown (12.1f, good, 9/2) 63 days ago. Holds strong claims.
Useful placed form, suited by some ease, can go close if handling heavy ground.
14
2nd (14) Time To Tell (13/8 +19%)
Time To Tell

1.625
13/8(+19%)
(14) Time To Tell 13/8, Promising type. Second of 20 in maiden at this C&D (soft, 28/1) on debut 19 days ago under this rider. Stable in good form. Should progress.
Kept on for second behind a Ballydoyle colt in a 20-runner C&D maiden, good chance.
9
3rd (9) Johanna Whitty (22/1 +0%)
Johanna Whitty

22
22/1(+0%)
(9) Johanna Whitty 22/1, €22,000 yearling, Teofilo filly. Half-sister to several winners, including smart/ungenuine winner up to 7f Leitir Mor and useful 7f winner Intensical. Dam unraced.
Half-sister to five winners notably the stable's dual 6f/7f Group 3 winner Leitr Mor.
7
4th (7) Hey Whatever (4/1 +0%)
Hey Whatever

4
4/1(+0%)
(7) Hey Whatever 4/1, Fair filly. 5/1 and blinkered for 1st time, creditable second of 9 in maiden at Killarney (11.2f, heavy) 31 days ago. One to consider.
Split two joint-favourites when second on heavy ground at Killarney, should go close.
6
5th (6) Diyaba (6/1 +33%)
Diyaba

6
6/1(+33%)
(6) Diyaba 6/1, Lightly-raced filly. 12/1, good fourth of 9 in maiden at Killarney (11.2f, heavy) 31 days ago.
Finished behind Alalcance at Belllewstown, has improved since then, place possibility.
5
6th (5) Delicate Girl (14/1 -17%)
Delicate Girl

14
14/1(-17%)
(5) Delicate Girl 14/1, Fairly useful filly. Thirteenth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 18/1) 18 days ago. Yard having good spell. Blinkers on 1st time.
Indicated maiden-winning potential with three solid runs before two poor displays.
11
7th (11) Only In Dreams (12/1 +33%)
Only In Dreams

12
12/1(+33%)
(11) Only In Dreams 12/1, Once-raced filly. Tenth of 12 in maiden (12/1) at Leopardstown (12f, good) on debut. Off 165 days. Stable having good spell.
Ran green on debut in May, stablemates Time To Tell and Delicate Girl have better claims.
13
8th (13) Struck By Churchil (33/1 -83%)
Struck By Churchil

33
33/1(-83%)
(13) Struck By Churchil 33/1, Once-raced filly. 40/1, ninth of 15 in maiden at this course (10f, good) on debut 79 days ago.
Shaped as if she might improve at this trip on her introduction over 1m2f here in August.
3
9th (3) Mollys Glory (33/1 -32%)
Mollys Glory

33
33/1(-32%)
(3) Mollys Glory 33/1, Fairly useful winner at 16f in bumpers. Eighth of 10 in maiden (12/1) at Thurles (16f, soft) on flat debut 26 days ago. Down in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time.
Bumper winner with fair hurdles form, in rear over 2m at Thurles on belated Flat debut.
12
10th (12) Promises To Keep (20/1 -67%)
Promises To Keep

20
20/1(-67%)
(12) Promises To Keep 20/1, Twice-raced filly. Eleventh of 12 in maiden (4/1) at Cork (12f, good to soft) 62 days ago.
Very disappointing 4-1 chance on return in a 1m4f maiden at Cork, hard to be confident.
10
11th (10) Marians Gal (200/1 -100%)
Marians Gal

200
200/1(-100%)
(10) Marians Gal 200/1, Twice-raced filly. 200/1, eighth of 12 in maiden at Gowran (9.4f, heavy) 14 days ago. Up in trip.
Beaten a long way in two maidens on heavy ground and handicaps beckon after this.
8
12th (8) Irredentist (200/1 -150%)
Irredentist

200
200/1(-150%)
(8) Irredentist 200/1, Once-raced filly. Last of 7 in maiden (20/1) at Killarney (8.1f, heavy) on debut 31 days ago. Significantly up in trip.
Always at the back in a 1m maiden at Killarney on debut; others preferred.
2
13th (2) Marys Call (200/1 -150%)
Marys Call

200
200/1(-150%)
(2) Marys Call 200/1, 200/1, thirteenth of 14 in maiden at Dundalk (10.7f) on flat debut 4 days ago.
Well beaten in a bumper and Dundalk maiden; look elsewhere.
1
14th (1) Dugort Bay (200/1 -100%)
Dugort Bay

200
200/1(-100%)
(1) Dugort Bay 200/1, Well held in bumpers/maiden hurdles.
Little sign of ability in bumpers and hurdles; look elsewhere.
LTO Selection:

14:32 Curragh Maiden 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

Alalcance sets the standard with an official rating of 77 and is unlikely to be far away, having been narrowly denied at Bellewstown in August. Diyaba and Hey Whatever both have the form to figure and must enter the reckoning too, but preference is for TIME TO TELL. A daughter of Australia and a half-sister to the useful Midnight Flower, she finished a good second over C&D on her debut and is expected to go one better with improvement in the offing.

ALALCANCE went very close in a Bellewstown maiden that threw up winners when last seen in August and gets the vote. Hey Whatever and Time To Tell are other key players.

Preference is for TIME TO TELL(nap), a promising second against colts on her debut over C&D.


15:07 Curragh Stakes 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
3
1st (3) Helvic Dream (4/6 -34%)
Helvic Dream

0.666667
4/6(-34%)
(3) Helvic Dream 4/6, Group 1 winner here in 2021. Winless since but placed at Group 3/listed level on his last 2 outings and should prove a very tough nut to crack here.
Group 1 winner at this venue in 2021 and by far the most likely winner on current form.
1
2nd (1) Coeur Sublime (7/4 +42%)
Coeur Sublime

1.75
7/4(+42%)
(1) Coeur Sublime 7/4, Smart chaser who made a successful Flat debut at Navan in April 2018. Made it 2-2 on the Flat when taking a conditions race at Listowel last month. Should go well but tough ask conceding weight to Helvic Dream.
Talented jumper, made it two from two on Flat with 1m6f Listowel win, place chance here.
2
3rd (2) Lord Erskine (4/1 +71%)
Lord Erskine

4
4/1(+71%)
(2) Lord Erskine 4/1, Fairly useful gelding. Course winner in September. Creditable ninth of 16 in handicap (18/1) at Naas (16.1f, heavy) 16 days ago. Back down in trip.
2017 Irish Cesarewitch winner, two wins this term confirm his preference for staying trips.
7
4th (7) Cafe Con Leche (20/1 +0%)
Cafe Con Leche

20
20/1(+0%)
(7) Cafe Con Leche 20/1, Fair gelding. Remains a maiden after 17 Flat runs. Tenth of 15 in handicap hurdle (66/1) at Galway (16f, heavy) 2 days ago. Fair on the Flat, bit below form on last Flat outing.Hard to make a case for.
Useful hurdler but a maiden in this sphere and faces a tough task.
4
5th (4) Kottayam (50/1 +0%)
Kottayam

50
50/1(+0%)
(4) Kottayam 50/1, Fairly useful bumper/Flat winner during his time with Willie Mullins but has struggled on the Flat this year.
Bumper winner and 2m Flat winner for Willie Mullins, fair C&D handicap run on stable debut.
10
6th (10) Ally Cay (150/1 -50%)
Ally Cay

150
150/1(-50%)
(10) Ally Cay 150/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2020. 14/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time in this code, respectable sixth of 11 in handicap chase at Clonmel (16.3f, heavy) 5 days ago. Poor on last Flat run.
Dual-purpose winner has been soundly beaten over fences lately; tough task.
6
7th (6) Balaclava (300/1 -200%)
Balaclava

300
300/1(-200%)
(6) Balaclava 300/1, Remains a maiden after 22 Flat runs. 300/1, last of 5 in minor event at Killarney (16.8f, good) 68 days ago, slowly away. Down in trip.
Placed over jumps, poor form on the Flat, no chance at these weights.
5
8th (5) Applejack Poet (100/1 -25%)
Applejack Poet

100
100/1(-25%)
(5) Applejack Poet 100/1, Once-raced maiden on Flat. 33/1, tenth of 12 in maiden at Leopardstown (9f, heavy) on flat debut 9 days ago, slowly away. Significantly up in trip.
Hurdle winner but beaten a long way in a Leopardstown Flat maiden recently.
11
9th (11) Encore De Mer (300/1 -200%)
Encore De Mer

300
300/1(-200%)
(11) Encore De Mer 300/1, Hooded for 1st time, first run since leaving J. G. Murray when fifteenth of 16 in handicap at this C&D (soft, 100/1) 24 days ago.
Never better than sixth in six outings, faces an unenviable task at these weights.
12
10th (12) Power To Love (300/1 -200%)
Power To Love

300
300/1(-200%)
(12) Power To Love 300/1, Eleventh of 13 in maiden (250/1) at Fairyhouse (7f, good to soft) 43 days ago, folding. Significantly back up in trip. First run for yard after leaving G. A. Kingston.
Maiden is rated only 40 on turf and has no chance in this company.
8
11th (8) Wayne R Walker (200/1 -100%)
Wayne R Walker

200
200/1(-100%)
(8) Wayne R Walker 200/1, Pulled up in maiden hurdle at Kilbeggan (18f, soft, 200/1) 102 days ago. Off 102 days. Significantly up in trip. Modest on the Flat, below form on last Flat outing.
Has been struggling over hurdles since his last Flat run, makes no appeal on overall form.
LTO Selection:

15:07 Curragh Stakes 12f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

The booking of Patrick Mullins for HELVIC DREAM catches the eye and this former Group 1 winner sets a lofty standard on both form and ratings. This will be only his second attempt at the distance but he should be suited by it, along with testing ground conditions. A comfortable winner over further at Listowel on his most recent outing, classy jumper Coeur Sublime can have a big say in proceedings, while the unexposed Sugaree and the veteran Lord Erskine are also respected.

This looks an excellent opportunity for HELVIC DREAM to land a first success since the 2021 Tattersalls Gold Cup. Classy chaser Coeur Sublime showed he's also useful on the Flat when scoring at Listowel last month and can follow the selection home.

As a Group 1 winner who has run creditably in stakes races on his last two starts, HELVIC DREAM is a cut above these rivals.


15:37 Curragh Handicap 10f - 19 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
9
1st (9) Kermiya (11/1 +8%)
Kermiya

11
11/1(+8%)
(9) Kermiya 11/1, Bit below form fifth of 14 in handicap (10/3) at Listowel (12f, soft) 40 days ago.
Slightly unlucky when 2nd in a 1m4f Galway handicap; Listowel run might have come too soon.
5
3rd (5) Stormy Jenn (18/1 +10%)
Stormy Jenn

18
18/1(+10%)
(5) Stormy Jenn 18/1, Bit below form 6 lengths sixth of 18 to Magic Charm in handicap (16/1) at this course (8f, soft) 38 days ago, would have benefited from stronger handling. Back up in trip.
Some decent runs in defeat mixing hurdles and Flat this year; considered.
2
4th (2) Bridge Of Dawn (10/1 -25%)
Bridge Of Dawn

10
10/1(-25%)
(2) Bridge Of Dawn 10/1, Creditable second of 13 in handicap at Gowran (11.8f, heavy, 5/1) 14 days ago. Enters calculations.
Solid efforts in defeat lately but has raced keenly and will have to settle better.
7
5th (7) Team Of Firsts (18/1 -50%)
Team Of Firsts

18
18/1(-50%)
(7) Team Of Firsts 18/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2021. Bit below form sixth of 11 in handicap at Naas (10.5f, heavy, 9/1) 16 days ago. Chance on old form.
Two wins for Ger Lyons in 2021 came on heavy; not at that level now mixing with hurdles.
1
6th (1) New Hill (18/1 +10%)
New Hill

18
18/1(+10%)
(1) New Hill 18/1, Twenty one runs since last win in 2021. 10/1, ninth of 13 in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) 9 days ago, unable to sustain effort.
Some decent runs in defeat this year; beaten 6l at Leopardstown last time and more needed.
20
7th (20) Snowhaven (22/1 -10%)
Snowhaven

22
22/1(-10%)
(20) Snowhaven 22/1, Blinkered for 1st time, eleventh of 12 in handicap (12/1) at Bellewstown (12.1f, heavy) 33 days ago. Cheekpieces back on.
Was 2nd in a 1m1f Tipperary handicap but too keen with blinkers over 1m4f at Bellewstown.
10
8th (10) Inchiquin Maid (14/1 +30%)
Inchiquin Maid

14
14/1(+30%)
(10) Inchiquin Maid 14/1, Good fourth of 16 in handicap (16/1) at Gowran (11.8f, heavy) 15 days ago, unable to sustain effort.
Close 4th at Gowran last week over 1m4f; might find this trip a bit short but a player.
4
9th (4) Douglas Dc (25/1 -56%)
Douglas Dc

25
25/1(-56%)
(4) Douglas Dc 25/1, Seventh of 8 in novice chase at Downpatrick (19.2f, good, 16/1) on debut over fences 64 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Looks competitive on form.
Hurdle winner is a maiden in six Flat starts but some decent runs, including at this track.
17
10th (17) Giselles Defence (10/1 +0%)
Giselles Defence

10
10/1(+0%)
(17) Giselles Defence 10/1, Creditable fourth of 14 in handicap (9/1) at this C&D (soft) 19 days ago.
Was 4th over C&D last time in similar conditions; should run well down 1lb.
8
11th (8) Fashion Flair (20/1 -43%)
Fashion Flair

20
20/1(-43%)
(8) Fashion Flair 20/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 9/1, seventh of 11 in maiden at Listowel (8f, soft) 40 days ago. Up in trip. Makes handicap debut. Likely to improve.
Beaten 6l in a Listowel maiden last month; should have improved from that and be a player.
15
12th (15) Slamadoor (33/1 -106%)
Slamadoor

33
33/1(-106%)
(15) Slamadoor 33/1, Latest win at Gowran in August. Sixth of 16 in novice hurdle (18/1) at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) on NH debut 29 days ago.
Won a Gowran handicap in August but was way below that level next time; ground a question.
14
13th (14) Patrick Street (16/1 -60%)
Patrick Street

16
16/1(-60%)
(14) Patrick Street 16/1, Latest win at Navan in October. Good second of 16 in handicap (5/1) at Gowran (9.4f, heavy) 15 days ago, no match for winner.
Probably found 7f too short last time and could do better at this trip.
11
14th (11) La Dame Blanche (6/1 +14%)
La Dame Blanche

6
6/1(+14%)
(11) La Dame Blanche 6/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. 7/1 and hooded for 1st time, creditable second of 11 in handicap at Naas (10.5f, heavy) 16 days ago. Stable having good spell. Leading contender.
Was 2nd off this mark at Naas last time; hood worn then is retained and handles ground.
21
15th (21) Speckled Meadow (13/2 +68%)
Speckled Meadow

6.5
13/2(+68%)
(21) Speckled Meadow 13/2, 17/2, creditable fourth of 13 in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, heavy) 9 days ago, hampered. Enters calculations if getting a run. RESERVE
Fourth at Leopardstown last time over this trip; a player if building upon that; reserve.
16
16th (16) Evening's Empire (14/1 +0%)
Evening's Empire

14
14/1(+0%)
(16) Evening's Empire 14/1, Eleven runs since last win in 2022. Respectable seventh of 13 in handicap at Down Royal (10.3f, good to firm, 10/3) 53 days ago, finding less than looked likely. Others more persuasive.
Some decent runs in defeat this year; a lesser effort last time but possibilities.
13
17th (13) Magic Charm (28/1 -100%)
Magic Charm

28
28/1(-100%)
(13) Magic Charm 28/1, Course winner. Latest win here in September. Creditable fifth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (9.4f, heavy, 7/1) 15 days ago, running on. Has work to do.
His second win came over 1m at this track last month; more needed off this mark.
19
18th (19) Catwalk Couture (33/1 +0%)
Catwalk Couture

33
33/1(+0%)
(19) Catwalk Couture 33/1, Thrice-raced maiden. Sixth of 12 in maiden (28/1) at Gowran (9.4f, heavy) 14 days ago. Makes handicap debut.
Beaten 18l at Gowran last time; will need more even dropped into handicap company.
12
19th (12) Awqaat (28/1 -12%)
Awqaat

28
28/1(-12%)
(12) Awqaat 28/1, Tongue strap on for 1st time, respectable fifth of 16 in handicap at Gowran (9.4f, heavy, 10/1) 15 days ago.
Beaten nearly 5l at Gowran last week and has to find more off the same mark.
6
|DQ| (6) Alfalfa (7/2 +30%)
Alfalfa

3.5
7/2(+30%)
(6) Alfalfa 7/2, Winner at Thurles in October. Good third of 11 in handicap at Naas (10.5f, heavy, 7/4) 16 days ago, faring best of those held up. Trainer going well. Should continue to give a good account.
Won over 1m4f and solid 3rd over approx 1m2f; same mark today and should run well.
LTO Selection:

15:37 Curragh Handicap 10f Race Speed Rating Flow

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

This is a wide-open contest and only a tentative vote goes to STORMY JENN, who has slipped to a fair mark and was noted staying on well over an inadequate 1m here last month. She should appreciate the extra yardage, but so will handicap debutant Catwalk Couture and the in-form Patrick Street. Bridge Of Dawn and La Dame Blanche arrive on the back of encouraging second-placed finishes and they are also respected.

Michael Mulvany has his team in form so LA DAME BLANCHE gets the nod to build on her back-to-form second at Naas earlier in the month. Alfalfa was narrowly behind the selection at Naas and is second choice ahead of Bridge of Dawn and Patrick Street.

An unexposed sort with just three maiden runs, FASHION FLAIR might be able to improve enough from her comeback to land this.


16:07 Curragh Handicap 14f - 20 Run Class & Speed Card

Info Form Odds Key Rating Tips Win % Place % Betfair Place % Dist Win % Dist Place % Dist Betfair Place % Ability Rating Horse Pace Prediction A.I Rating Movement Speed Runs LTO Speed Top Speed WSR TF Rating Course Going Distance Timespeed OR Weight Runs Age Comments
2
(2) Whatcouldhavebeen (4/1 +50%)
Whatcouldhavebeen

4
4/1(+50%)
(2) Whatcouldhavebeen 4/1, 6/1, bit below form sixth of 16 in handicap at this course (12f, soft) 24 days ago, left with lot to do. Return to further rates a plus.
Smart hurdler should have improved from her comeback Flat run over 1m4f here; big player.
16
(16) Make Good (5/1 +77%)
Make Good

5
5/1(+77%)
(16) Make Good 5/1, Below form 12¼ lengths seventh of 13 to Nostra Casa in handicap at Thurles (16f, soft, 5/1) 26 days ago. Entitled to be sharper with that run under his belt but he hasn't stood much racing in recent seasons.
Grade 2 hurdle winner in 2020 but only two Flat runs since; can improve from comeback run.
15
(15) Ellaat (7/2 +13%)
Ellaat

3.5
7/2(+13%)
(15) Ellaat 7/2, 4/1, career best when winning 16-runner handicap at Gowran (11.8f, heavy) 15 days ago, driven out. That may not prove his limit for this yard and interesting back up in trip.
Back on track when winning on heavy at Gowran last week; a player off 6lb higher.
13
(13) Rain (11/1 +21%)
Rain

11
11/1(+21%)
(13) Rain 11/1, Good third of 21 in handicap at Navan (14f, heavy, 14/1) 13 days ago, ridden from 2f out and staying on. Needs to back that up now.
Won in France last year and some decent efforts in defeat here; can go well.
14
(14) Paradise Lost (11/1 +45%)
Paradise Lost

11
11/1(+45%)
(14) Paradise Lost 11/1, 8/1, good 2½ lengths fifth of 16 to Ellaat in handicap at Gowran (11.8f, heavy) 15 days ago, never nearer. Merits consideration.
Solid return to the Flat behind Ellaat at Gowran last time and can be involved.
12
(12) Firm Belief (12/1 -50%)
Firm Belief

12
12/1(-50%)
(12) Firm Belief 12/1, 16/1, career best when winning 20-runner handicap at Navan (14f, heavy) 13 days ago by 2½ lengths from Folly Beach, keeping on well. Worth considering in follow-up bid despite 10 lb hike in the weights.
Won well at Navan over this trip; got a 10lb hike for that but has hit form, so respected.
18
(18) Master Dunraven (14/1 +30%)
Master Dunraven

14
14/1(+30%)
(18) Master Dunraven 14/1, Well-beaten eleventh of 13 to Nostra Casa in handicap at Thurles (16f, soft, 10/1) 26 days ago. Others more persuasive.
Some decent efforts in defeat but has to bounce back from a poor Thurles run.
1
(1) Nostra Casa (17/2 -42%)
Nostra Casa

8.5
17/2(-42%)
(1) Nostra Casa 17/2, 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Career best when winning 13-runner handicap (5/1) at Thurles (16f, soft) 26 days ago, responding well. Not yet fully exposed as a stayer and he's worth considering again.
Won at Thurles over 2m last time, with two solid efforts in between; up 8lb but go close.
21
(21) Ricky Bobby (18/1 +28%)
Ricky Bobby

18
18/1(+28%)
(21) Ricky Bobby 18/1, Lightly-raced maiden on Flat. 4¾ lengths sixth of 16 to Ellaat in handicap at Gowran (11.8f, heavy, 33/1) 15 days ago, suited by way race developed. Reserve 1.
Hurdle winner was beaten 5l by Ellaat at Gowran last time; longer trip a help; reserve.
7
(7) Plains Indian (20/1 +0%)
Plains Indian

20
20/1(+0%)
(7) Plains Indian 20/1, Useful jumps winner who wasn't disgraced when fourth of 16 in handicap (16/1) at this course (12f, soft) 24 days ago, outpaced 3f out and making late headway. Step up in trip a plus on that evidence.
Has run respectably a few times on the Flat this year, including over 1m4f here last time.
5
(5) Killeemore Lad (22/1 -57%)
Killeemore Lad

22
22/1(-57%)
(5) Killeemore Lad 22/1, Creditable 5 lengths third of 13 to Nostra Casa in handicap (25/1) at Thurles (16f, soft) 26 days ago, finishing with running left. Not out of things on the back of that.
Was 5l behind Nostra Casa at Thurles last time; is 6lb better off with that rival today.
20
(20) Dubai Clover (22/1 +0%)
Dubai Clover

22
22/1(+0%)
(20) Dubai Clover 22/1, Below form sixth of 12 in handicap hurdle at Clonmel (16.6f, heavy, 11/1) 5 days ago. Fair on the Flat, respectable on last Flat outing. Looks competitive on form. Engaged 4.00 Galway Monday.
Dual-purpose maiden has been running well enough but needs to find more.
19
(19) Rodney Bay (22/1 +21%)
Rodney Bay

22
22/1(+21%)
(19) Rodney Bay 22/1, 9/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, soft) 24 days ago. Largely consistent in this sphere and not underestimated from this sort of mark.
Close 3rd at Galway before disappointing at Down Royal; decent hurdle run since.
3
(3) Beautiful Chaos (25/1 -194%)
Beautiful Chaos

25
25/1(-194%)
(3) Beautiful Chaos 25/1, Twelfth of 16 in handicap at this course (12f, soft, 11/2) 24 days ago, the run best excused with her rider losing iron early. Had been knocking on the door previously and no surprise to see her thereabouts.
Forgiven a poor run here last time when the jockey's stirrup leathers broke; be involved.
11
(11) Penny Jar (33/1 -230%)
Penny Jar

33
33/1(-230%)
(11) Penny Jar 33/1, Fair winner at 22f over hurdles. Thrice-raced maiden on Flat, third of 5 in maiden at Killarney (11.2f, heavy) 31 days ago. Switch to handicaps rates a plus now and interesting what the market makes of him upped in trip with Colin Keane an eye-catching booking.
Triple hurdle winner last year has run respectably in three Flat maidens this term.
4
(4) Yamalia Star (40/1 -100%)
Yamalia Star

40
40/1(-100%)
(4) Yamalia Star 40/1, Last of 7 in handicap (17/2) at Naas (10.5f, heavy) 16 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Others more persuasive.
Just denied over over 1m3f at Killarney; questions after was tailed-off at Naas since.
9
(9) Three Comets (50/1 -25%)
Three Comets

50
50/1(-25%)
(9) Three Comets 50/1, 80/1, below form tenth of 19 in handicap at Galway (16.5f, good to soft) 90 days ago, slowly away. Cheekpieces back on.
Won over 2m at Thurles last year off 1lb lower but hasn't repeated that form since.
6
(6) Peddler's Lane (66/1 -450%)
Peddler's Lane

66
66/1(-450%)
(6) Peddler's Lane 66/1, Thrice-raced maiden. 125/1, fourteenth of 20 in maiden at this course (12f, soft) 19 days ago. Blinkers on 1st time. Makes handicap debut.
Of interest if market support on handicap debut with blinkers added.
10
(10) Red Secret (80/1 -142%)
Red Secret

80
80/1(-142%)
(10) Red Secret 80/1, Dual AW winner for Ed Dunlop earlier in career but absent since finishing well beaten over hurdles at Fairyhouse for present stable 21 months ago. Can only be watched here.
Dual AW winner was unplaced in three maiden hurdles when last seen; can only be watched.
8
(8) Play The Game (150/1 -275%)
Play The Game

150
150/1(-275%)
(8) Play The Game 150/1, Seventh of 9 in handicap chase (16/1) at Downpatrick (17.8f, good) 64 days ago. Tongue strap back on. Fair on the Flat, below form on last Flat run.
Has had just two starts this year and was poor over fences last time; others preferred.
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Runner-up in Grade 1 company over hurdles last season, WHATCOULDHAVEBEEN is a talented sort to be switched to the level and she is entitled to improve from her recent return here over shorter. The five-year-old triumphed on heavy ground at Galway this time last year and she is preferred to the progressive Nostra Casa and Beautiful Chaos, who has been narrowly denied on two of her last three outings. Others to note include Ellaat and Rain.

ELLAAT confirmed the promise of his previous run over hurdles when opening his account for present connections at Gowran (11.8f) 2 weeks ago, well suited by the emphasis on stamina. He's fancied to go well again back up in trip, with Nostra Casa and Beautiful Chaos others to consider. Firm Belief and Killeemore Lad complete the shortlist.

Smart hurdler WHATCOULDHAVEBEEN could take this with improvement likely from her comeback run here last time.


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