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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9th

5

(2)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 110y

17:30 Naas

Akecheta

8st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Two wins on heavy ground, a Tipperary maiden and a conditions race at Gowran last September; yet to win a handicap and out of sorts on last two runs at Gowran; coming down the weights but others arrive in better form.

16/1

7th

5

(7)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Gowran Park

Akecheta

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Both wins have come on soft to heavy ground, including a conditions race over C&D last September; handles quicker conditions but this year's form has not been her best; heavy defeat over 9.5f here on latest; others arrive in better fettle.

14/1

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

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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9th

1

(12)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:35 Cork

Fort Vega

9st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Good form last season, winning C&D premier handicap (good) and second in the Scurry Handicap at the Curragh; matched that effort when beaten a neck in the same venue's Habitat Handicap on seasonal return in May; solid third over C&D before losing out to Suzie Songs in a three-runner Naas contest; has never run in a stakes race, worth a shot.

8/1

2nd

1

(1)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Naas

Fort Vega

9st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Better than ever last summer, winning Cork premier handicap (7f, good) and career-best second in Scurry Handicap at the Curragh; matched that effort when beaten just a neck by Headmaster in the Habitat Handicap back at the Curragh on seasonal return in May and following month fared best of those racing far side when third in repeat Cork bid; in fine form but stiff enough task conceding weight to a pair of less-exposed 3yo fillies.

9/4

3rd

2

(4)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Fort Vega

9st 5lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Better than ever last summer, winning over C&D (good) and career-best in Scurry Handicap at the Curragh over an extended 6.5f in July; matched that effort when beaten just a neck by Headmaster in the Habitat Handicap back at the Curragh on seasonal return (6f, good); entitled to improve and he's in the mix off 2lb higher.

15/2

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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14th

2

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Apercu

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A Oliver

C&D win came in a maiden in 2023; a couple of decent runs this term but reportedly stopped very quickly when down the field at Leopardstown latest; is 2lb below her last turf win but was well held by Iron Fist at the Curragh in May and others more convincing.

16/1

7th

1

(5)

23rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:18 Leopardstown

Apercu

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Five-time winner up to 1m2.5f; last win came at the Curragh in 2025 off 2lb higher; has been a bit hit and miss since but has faced some stiff tasks too; beaten 6.5l in the Ulster Oaks last time off this mark; needs more.

11/2

2nd

2

(4)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:53 Down Royal

Apercu

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Five-time winner; went very close on her only run over C&D in 2024; won twice in the early stages of last season; yet to hit form this year.

14/1

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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2nd

2

7th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

16:45 Wexford

Sea Eagle

11st 12lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Gerard O’Leary

Dual Flat winner was a good second of 15 on hurdles bow at Downpatrick in September (2m2f, yielding) and would have made the winner work for it if not unseating his rider at the last at Tramore in April (2m, soft); of concern is that the worst of his three hurdle runs came over C&D in October when a 21l sixth of 13 but could go well; well beaten on Flat when last seen.

11/4

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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11th

12

(5)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:10 Navan

No More Porter

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Strike-rate of 3-63 but has been running well and latest third at the Curragh (1m, good to firm) warrants an upgrade; has form on all surfaces.

14/1

3rd

11

(2)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

No More Porter

8st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Adrian McGuinness

One of two for trainer; all three wins have come here, including one over C&D; 8lb below his last winning mark from 2024; good placed form on good ground over 1m here in June and at Killarney and Gowran last month; yielding to soft ground a possible excuse when disappointing at Galway last time; he could have a big run in him with Keane aboard for the first time.

9/1

8th

13

(11)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

No More Porter

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three wins have been gained at the Curragh and a large portion of his places too; good second over 1m at his favoured venue last month; has continued in good form with placed efforts at Killarney and Gowran.

8/1

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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3rd

4

(6)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 110y

17:30 Naas

Ob La Di

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Last win came over C&D just over a year ago off 4lb lower; starting to come into form now, solid fifth at the Curragh in June (1m2f, gd-fm) and then beaten just 0.75l at Leopardstown (1m5f, good) last time; this shorter trip fine and she's a contender.

4/1

2nd

1

(1)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Ob La Di

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Both wins in August, so coming into her time of year; money for her when fourth over 1m2f here in May, and stayed on from rear when fifth in the Ladies Derby over 1m2f at the Curragh, a race won by well-backed stablemate; that run might have sweetened her up and she can reverse placings with third-placed Cooley's Mist; hampered when fourth to Tatum in last year's renewal; has won over 1m4f.

9/2

5th

6

(5)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Ob La Di

10st 1lb

J: Jessica Maye

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 but poor again at Gowran; stablemate Fixation appeals more.

12/1

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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14th

6

(15)

4th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:30 Down Royal

Solomon

9st 12lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: P Sweeney

AW winner in Britain (1m) and added Limerick claimer last summer for previous yard; 0-7 for current yard, plenty keen when last seen on the AW in February; tongue-tie added now.

16/1

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

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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