March 29 / 17.10 Curragh

17.10

Soft

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  • Prize money: £17066.12
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 3255-4 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Winner and twice placed in consecutive handicap runs over 7f-1m2f at this venue between June and September last year; fifth of 16 in Listed at Naas in October; two big efforts in defeat over C&D since, including fourth of 27 just 13 days ago; shortlisted.
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5

(7)

20th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Indigo Five

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

Three-time winner at this venue in handicaps at 7f-1m on good and soft ground; saw out 1m2f well when a 1.5l second over C&D in the Northfields premier handicap last season; just missed black type when fourth in a Listed at Navan (1m, good) on penultimate; rated 94 so unlikely winner but could challenge for a place.

16/1

8th

2

(1)

29th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Indigo Five

10st 0lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: John James Feane

Last year's winner off 76; Good runs here include second in a premier handicap last September (1m2f, good); easily won from a 5lb lower mark here in March (1m, soft); outran odds of 66-1 in a Navan Listed event when 3.25l fourth of 12 last time; likeable sort.

14/1

4th

3

(11)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

15:55 Navan

Indigo Five

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

Fourth in the Lincoln on return; produced career-best when easily winning Curragh handicap (1m, soft) next time off 90; made little impression in two handicap starts since, although had a troubled passage on latest; tall order in this company.

25/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 23244-

Last run: 146 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Debut winner over 7f (soft to heavy) at Tipperary last May; model of consistency in defeat since, last seen finishing a rather unlucky fourth of 17 over C&D in November; stays further and should be hitting the line well.
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7th

2

(5)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Akecheta

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Gained second heavy-ground win in a conditions race at this venue (7f) last September; yet to win a handicap; well supported in three of her four races this term, including the Irish Lincoln; has not run to expectations; new headgear combination tried.

9/2

5th

1

(7)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

Akecheta

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Gained second heavy-ground win in conditions race at Gowran (7f) last September; yet to win a handicap; well supported in two of her three races this term, including the Irish Lincoln; has not run to expectations, but perhaps premature to write off.

10/1

6th

8

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Akecheta

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Gained second heavy ground win in conditions race at Gowran (7f) last September; yet to win a handicap, well held both starts this term at the Curragh (well-backed favourite for the Irish Lincoln on return), never counting over 1m2f latest; bit to prove now.

25/1

15/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 04/0-6 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Useful 2023 form before disappointing Britannia Stakes run; down the field in Irish Cambridgeshire on only 2024 start; eyecatcher in Irish Lincolnshire over C&D on return, disputing the lead just outside the furlong pole, finishing sixth of 27; on the shortlist.
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2nd

8

(16)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Fort Vega

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Better than ever last summer, winning at Cork and career-best when second in Scurry Handicap here over extended 6f; bit keen and not quite at same level in Listed at Galway festival when last seen; may just need this comeback run.

20/1

7

(7)

3rd Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Fort Vega

9st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Holding his form well this season, winning over this trip at Cork and was finishing second for the third time when beaten 1/2l by Go Athletico in Scurry Handicap at the Curragh on latest; still-improving 5yo up to a career-high but one to consider from a good draw.

8/1

3

(14)

19th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

14:00 Curragh

Fort Vega

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Useful 2023 form; down the field in Irish Cambridgeshire on only 2024 start; dependable this term, placed in three successive races before a well-deserved 7f Cork success, achieved at the main expense of Heavenly Power, with Moltophino fourth; first time below 7f now, may find a few of these too quick for him

8/1

4th
9 (14)
Apercu

11/2

Form: 21671- C

Last run: 163 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Dundalk maiden winner took well to turf, finishing runner-up at Down Royal in July before going one better in Navan handicap (10.5f, yielding) in first-time cheekpieces; got back to winning ways here (1m2f, yielding) in October; trip on sharp side; wouldn't want it too soft.
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10th

5

(20)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Apercu

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: A Oliver

Four turf wins, including this race last year, beating Cloud Seeker by a short head; not far behind Iron Fist on seasonal debut at Cork; out of her comfort zone in a Listed race at Gowran last time; respected now on the same mark as 12 months ago.

14/1

8th

3

(3)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 100y

18:38 Gowran Park

Apercu

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Four turf wins have come in handicaps, the latest in May last year at the Curragh off 92 (1m2f, good); beaten 3l off 92 on return at the Curragh 11 days ago; has come up short when tried in stakes company, including when down the field in this race last season; needs more.

9/1

4th

3

(15)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Apercu

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

All five wins over this trip including this race last year (off 88) and Curragh premier handicap month later; out of depth in stakes company afterwards but one to consider back in handicap company.

13/2

10/1

Form: 4426-1 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Consistent Flat performer had three spins over hurdles before finally getting off the mark over C&D (soft) 13 days ago off 68; he was all out to win so will find this company much tougher from 6lb higher.
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10

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Goldrush Kid

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

Won off 6lb higher in first-time cheekpieces at the Curragh last March (1m, soft); no joy since and beaten around 9l in both starts at that venue this season; blinkers back on instead of cheekpieces; not discounted.

15/2

5th

8

(14)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Goldrush Kid

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Magee

Eighth of 26 here 13 days ago when bidding to repeat last year's win in a 1m contest; may do better with that run behind him.

12/1

8th

8

(17)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Goldrush Kid

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

Sole victory came in this race last year (soft) on his seasonal return and he is 2lb lower now; was well backed on that occasion so he's well worth monitoring in the market.

16/1

16/1

Form: 01056- D BF

Last run: 160 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Dual Roscommon winner last year (including on heavy); down the field in Irish Cambridgeshire and most recently disappointed behind Titanium when sent off favourite for 1m Leopardstown handicap in October; others preferred off this mark.
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2

19th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:43 Tramore

Sea Eagle

11st 12lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Gerard O’Leary

Dual Flat winner (good/heavy) in 2024 is rated 82 in that sphere although ran nowhere near that figure in Dundalk claimer when last seen in October; previously runner-up in 2m2f Downpatrick maiden hurdle so entitled to respect on that run.

13/2

Form: 21178- D

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Progressive last summer, winning back-to-back over this trip at Gowran and Leopardstown, both on good ground; finished 2l behind Presence when eighth in Listed grade at Naas but has 4lb pull in the weights here; has form on soft early in career; big player if she handles conditions.
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3

(6)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Evening Blossom

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of three for yard; 4-14 and rated 96; won a Killarney handicap (1m, yld-sft) three starts ago off 93; came up well short in a listed race back there on latest and McMonagle prefers her stablemate.

4/1

7th

3

(7)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:11 Killarney

Evening Blossom

9st 4lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ground-versatile 4yo whose two wins this term have been on softer ground, latest over C&D last month; quite keen and didn't get home in Galway premier handicap latest; claims.

7/1

3

(8)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:40 Galway

Evening Blossom

9st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ground-versatile 4yo whose two wins this term have been on softer ground, latest at Killarney earlier this month; up 12lb this year so another career-best needed.

15/2

Form: 0563-0 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
All three turf wins have come at this venue; sole win last year came over 7f off mark of 82 in September; 1lb higher now and will need to improve on midfield finish in Irish Lincolnshire on his return to figure.
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13th

13

(15)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

No More Porter

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three Curragh wins have been over shorter; has run okay on occasions over this sort of trip but opposable on balance of form and draw not great.

20/1

3rd

17

(10)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

No More Porter

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Reasonably consistent on AW late last year; has a modest overall strike rate (3-56), but worth bearing in mind that all his wins have come at this track.

12/1

4th

1

(5)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:01 Dundalk (AW)

No More Porter

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has only won at the Curragh but got himself well handicapped and he came from off the pace for second over 1m2f here 12 days ago; dropping back in distance should be no big deal.

4/1

14/1

Form: 1/38- C

Last run: 240 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Churchill filly made winning debut in Curragh soft-ground maiden in October 2023; third in Naas Listed on seasonal return last year, coming from well back; below best at Galway when last seen; absence to overcome but very lightly raced; handicap debut.
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19th

11

(15)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:40 Leopardstown

Letherfly

9st 5lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Noel Meade

Won 6f soft ground maiden at the Curragh on debut in October 2023; Listed-placed last year; was entitled to need last month's outing on first run since March; cheekpieces now. and useful 7lb off

16/1

1

(1)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

13:46 Naas

Letherfly

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

Won 6f soft ground maiden at the Curragh on debut in October 2023 before excellent third in Listed company over C&D last year; reasonable effort when beaten 8l into ninth on return and h'cap debut in March over 1m; another absence since; drop back in trip will suit but not easy giving weight away to the 3yos on return.

5/1

9th

5

(11)

29th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Letherfly

9st 11lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Noel Meade

Churchill filly made winning debut in Curragh soft-ground maiden in October 2023; third in Naas Listed on seasonal return last year, coming from well back; below best at Galway when last seen; absence to overcome but very lightly raced; handicap debut.

14/1

Form: 22314- CD

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Consistent performer in handicaps; winning favourite over C&D in October off 74; ran well when fourth in Listed company over this trip at Naas eight days later; respected on her return despite 18lb higher mark to contend with.
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9th

4

(8)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 125y

17:30 Naas

Presence

9st 10lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Twice a winner last season; mixed bag this term, standout effort when coming from way back to finish third to Kashel Spring (Its All Peachy second) at Punchestown last month; six days later didn't count on heavy ground at Listowel (1m); has to be considered back on better ground, with this longer trip likely to suit.

13/2

2

(10)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 80y

15:12 Listowel

Presence

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Dependable last season in contrast to her profile this year; shaped as if she was becoming competitive again when fifth of 15 at Leopardstown last month; did not give her apprentice rider much help at Punchestown last week, ran on well late,

6/1

3rd

2

(9)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:18 Punchestown

Presence

9st 13lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

A very dependable performer last season in marked contrast to her profile this year; however, she has come down 16lb from a career high of 92; shaped as if she was becoming competitive again when fifth of 15 at Leopardstown last month

10/1

20/1

Form: 0517-0 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Useful seven-time Flat winner (six in France); won off mark of 87 over this trip at Leopardstown (heavy) in October; ran three times over hurdles subsequently, well beaten on each occasion; tailed off over C&D 13 days ago; work to do.
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10th

13

15th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 153y

17:20 Kilbeggan

Titanium

11st 4lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Eight-time Flat winner (all turf wins on soft or worse); small signs of promise five hurdle runs; took third in a Musselburgh maiden hurdle in November (2m, good to soft) but last of 16 on handicap debut at Naas (2m, soft to heavy) when last seen in this sphere; recent Flat runs have been middling.

13/1

10th

17

(20)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Titanium

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf (including a premier handicap here over 1m in November off 10lb lower); sixth in Irish Lincoln on return when 1lb wrong; race possibly came too soon when below that level over same C&D six days ago.

20/1

5th

5

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Titanium

10st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf (including a premier handicap over C&D off 8lb lower) ran a respectable race when sixth of 25 in the Irish Lincoln 13 days ago when 1lb wrong, beaten 8.5l; handles soft ground and these are calmer waters; in the mix.

11/1

22/1

Form: 0850-0 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Ended a long losing run at Listowel (1m1f, good) in September; unable to compete off higher marks in four subsequent starts and is highly tried at this venue without success; others are preferred.
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11

(2)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:20 Killarney

Casanova

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seasoned handicapper has deteriorated considerably this year, never counting in a Ballinrobe claimer on latest; very hard to be confident in.

14/1

6th

6

(7)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:40 Bellewstown

Casanova

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has struggled in eight starts since winning a 1m1f Listowel handicap last autumn; rated 85 after that success, now 15lb lower but even so can be given a chance at these weights; good 7lb claimer aboard.

4/1

Form: 50/23/ D

Last run: 524 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual 1m winner on the AW at Dundalk with some placed turf form; mostly seen over hurdles last season but has been off the track 331 days; will more than likely need this to blow the cobwebs away.
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2

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:25 Kilbeggan

Catena Zapata

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Three Flat wins came over a mile but stays well enough over hurdles; showed improved form on second start for this yard when winning a 2m2f Downpatrick novice; some of his rivals underperformed that day but can't be underestimated either.

8/1

4

10th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:47 Downpatrick

Catena Zapata

10st 13lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Dual-purpose performer for Henry De Bromhead, signing off for that yard when winning a 1m soft-ground claimer at Killarney with plenty in hand (in this new headgear combination); far too keen on yard debut in Galway Flat handicap and cheekpieces now replace blinkers for hurdles return (first in 15 months).

13/2

11th

14

(13)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 3f 180y

18:05 Galway

Catena Zapata

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Dual-purpose performer for Henry De Bromhead, signing off for that yard when winning a 1m soft-ground claimer at Killarney with plenty in hand (in this new headgear combination); well handicapped on his best form.

12/1

14th
10 (13)
Ob La Di

33/1

Form: 44100-

Last run: 152 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Gained her first win in Bellewstown maiden (12.5f, good to yielding) in August sporting first-time cheekpieces; beaten out of sight in Listed/handicap contests at Galway subsequently; this is a big ask and she's likely to be outpaced.
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8th

4

(7)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Ob La Di

9st 5lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Won over an extended 1m2f at Naas last August on good ground; not suited by heavy ground on her final two starts; in rear on soft on return; much better when fourth at Leopardstown, 1 3/4l in front of favourite Akecheta.

5/1

4th

6

(12)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

Ob La Di

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Won over this trip at Naas last August on good ground; not suited by heavy ground on her final two starts; in rear on soft on return.

16/1

16th

2

(1)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 180y

16:25 Gowran Park

Ob La Di

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Won over 1m2f at Naas last August; not as good three times since and will probably find this trip sharp on return.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 8159-5 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Cheaply bought out of Willie Haggas's yard in October, having won Southwell AW novice and 1m2f Haydock handicap (good) last season; always detached when last of five at Dundalk on stable debut last month; monitor the betting.
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6th

9

(2)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Solomon

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

AW winner in Britain (1m) and added Limerick claimer last summer for previous yard; 0-6 for current yard, slow to break and keen when last seen in November; down to a nice mark but record fresh isn't great.

12/1

9th

3

(11)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Solomon

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

AW winner in Britain; won a claimer at Limerick in June; modest form so far since joining this stable and heavy defeats on last two starts at 1m4f; others arrive in better form.

28/1

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Payout
Exacta €39.10
Straight Forecast €30.08
Tricast €89.83
Trifecta €175.20

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Evening Blossom

RP RATINGS (IRE):

No More Porter

The Irish Sun:

Indigo Five

POSTDATA:

Evening Blossom

TOPSPEED:

No More Porter