May 24 / 16.50 Curragh

16.50

Good

QuinnBet Handicap

  • Prize money: £14628.1
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 21 runners
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Runners: 21 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.55
  • Place: £3.60

Form: 87744-

Last run: 225 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Landed Naas maiden (6f, soft) in October 2023; hasn't kicked on since, although rattled home when beaten 1.25l into fourth of 14 in 7f Dundalk handicap when last seen in October; first run for Ado McGuinness; others hold stronger claims.
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1st

12

(4)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Goal Exceeded

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two wins include over this trip at the Curragh over a year ago off 73; fine C&D runner-up on comeback but race may have come too soon at the Curragh four days later; solid third at Cork on latest and handles any ground; remains nicely treated.

6/1

3rd

8

(5)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Goal Exceeded

8st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two wins include over this trip at the Curragh a year ago off 73; fine comeback run at Leopardstown but race may have come too soon when only midfield at the Curragh four days later; short break since and remains nicely handicapped, with in-form rider's claim an added bonus.

9/2

10th

14

(17)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Goal Exceeded

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual turf winner with the latest of those coming on stable debut at the Curragh in May last year off 73 (7f, good); struggled off revised mark for remainder of the season but back to form over 7f at Leopardstown on seasonal return four days ago when second; needs to back that up.

11/2

9/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 1125-2 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back last season, including here (6f); all wins on testing but ran a cracker on stable/seasonal debut when second of 13 at Naas (6f, good) two weeks ago, headed close home; shortlisted from 1lb lower.
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5th

13

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Pinar Del Rio

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Alan McIntyre

Three-time winner on turf at 6f-6.5f with all three victories coming on soft or heavy ground; has gone well on good ground, however, including when beaten a neck in this race last year off 11lb higher; below best latest but may have needed that and he could go well at a price.

16/1

10th

5

(12)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Pinar Del Rio

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Alan McIntyre

Won at this venue for two of his three previous trainers; made an encouraging start for this stable when fourth at Dundalk in January; 9lb lower than when second here last May; interesting with Nicola Burns booked.

8/1

4th

1

(13)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Pinar Del Rio

10st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Alan McIntyre

Prominent racer went close twice last May for Kieran Cotter at 6f-7f; next three efforts were poor; makes AW debut on first start for new yard; market will reveal expectations; wide draw.

14/1

3rd
18 (17)
Genesis

25/1

  • Place: £13.15

Form: 78-546

Last run: 92 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Dundalk maiden winner (6f) over a year ago but without success since; can be slowly out of the stalls; needs major improvement to have a squeak.
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3rd

13

(5)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Genesis

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Dual AW winner who got off the mark on turf in a 6f handicap here in May; badly hampered in the race won by Headmaster later that month; 3lb wrong when taking the 5f Rockingham Handicap here last time; stiff task off his new rating,

10/1

1st

16

(10)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Genesis

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Dual AW winner who got off the mark on turf in a 6f handicap here last month; third behind two of these rivals at Down Royal a fortnight ago; 3lb out of the handicap.

20/1

3rd

3

(6)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:13 Cork

Genesis

9st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Michael Mulvany

Dual AW winner who got off the mark on turf in a 6f Curragh handicap last month (good; 3lb lower); did well to be a close fourth next time after getting upset in the stalls and was reportedly tight for room in his last race; respected off what's still a competitive mark.

5/1

20/1

  • Place: £11.00

Form: 25-960 C

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Won at Naas (7f, good) last summer off 63 before narrow defeat here (6f) from 5lb higher; not at the same level this term but is well treated on pick of his form and Wayne Lordan an interesting booking; 6lb wrong.
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5th

10

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Secret Magician

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas nearly two years ago (off 63); standout run this term when C&D third (neck off second-placed Jasmine Affanalis) in May, most recently didn't seem to get home at Bellewstown; Colin Keane booking takes the eye.

15/2

6th

8

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Secret Magician

9st 9lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 (7f, good); signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel next time; failed to see out 1m1f on soft at Leopardstown on latest but definite player at his best.

14/1

7th

8

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Secret Magician

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 over 7f on good; signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel 11 days ago; step up in trip should suit but becoming hard to predict.

14/1

22/1

Form: /1200- D

Last run: 266 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won Naas handicap (1m, good) on return last May; unlucky not to get up in C&D fillies' premier handicap (good) in June off 87; soundly beaten in Galway Mile and Irish Cambridgeshire but goes well fresh and looks well treated on stable debut.
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11th

12

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:40 Leopardstown

Plume Noire

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Gerard Keane

Won Naas handicap on 2024 seasonal debut; unlucky not to get up Curragh fillies' premier handicap before soundly beaten in Galway Mile and Irish Cambridgeshire; made a bright start for this stable at the Curragh in May; absent since but can go well fresh.

12/1

5th

4

(10)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Plume Noire

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Won Naas handicap (1m, good) on return last May; unlucky not to get up in C&D fillies' premier handicap (good) in June off 87; soundly beaten in Galway Mile and Irish Cambridgeshire but goes well fresh and looks well treated on stable debut.

22/1

5th

4

(10)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Plume Noire

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Won Naas handicap (1m, good) on return last May; unlucky not to get up in C&D fillies' premier handicap (good) in June off 87; soundly beaten in Galway Mile and Irish Cambridgeshire but goes well fresh and looks well treated on stable debut.

22/1

Form: 20483-

Last run: 238 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; no win since Killarney maiden (1m, yielding) success in July 2023; in and out of form last season but some of better efforts came under this rider; nearest at finish when third over C&D when last seen; absence to overcome.
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5th

4

(6)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Genuine Article

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gerard Keane

Only two wins from 22 Flat starts, placed nine times; below best on seasonal debut in Curragh event won by today's rival Key Witness.

16/1

15th

4

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Genuine Article

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gerard Keane

Consistent handicapper last season; last win came at Galway festival over 1m on soft in July; good effort over C&D when short head second in Irish Cambridgeshire in August; acts on all ground; last two hurdle runs of limited significance and should be fitter than most after them.

16/1

7th

3

(21)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Genuine Article

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Gerard Keane

Has a modest win record but usually runs well in defeat; won at Galway and fine runs since including in the Cambridgeshire here; 7f was maybe a bit too short last time but has to be considered back to 1m.

14/1

12/1

Form: 272-06

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Record of 2-13 on turf; beaten 0.5l in C&D handicap off 90 on final start last year; 4lb lower now; raced too freely when well beaten on seasonal comeback at Naas; led much of the way on latest at Cork; each-way possibilities.
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2nd

6

(5)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Naas

Chicago Fireball

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Back to form after a short break to win at Gowran (7f, good) and from the front he dropped out in a deep handicap at the big meeting at Leopardstown last month; could go well.

10/1

9

(11)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Chicago Fireball

9st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Two 1m wins last year (including on heavy) and back to form after a short break to win at Gowran last month under a positive ride from today's rider (7f, good); 5lb rise seems fair, could go well.

15/2

3

(4)

13th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Gowran Park

Chicago Fireball

9st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Two 1m wins last year, including on heavy ground at this venue; unplaced in four handicap outings this terms; stablemate Shakazia has superior claims.

10/1

14/1

Form: 317-07 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
All three wins at 6f, including at this track last August off 66 (good); midfield at Naas two weeks ago; he's a real threat when he gets a decent pace to aim at but has to prove he stays this far.
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1st

2

(2)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

18:00 Limerick

Rappell

9st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul W Flynn

Three turf wins include one at Fairyhouse (6f) in 2024; high head-carriage proved his undoing when second off his reduced mark at the same venue on Wednesday; had excuses at the same track last week (upset in stalls, not clear run) when well backed in an apprentice handicap won by Monastere.

4/1

2nd

13

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Rappell

9st 1lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Paul W Flynn

Three turf wins include here (6f) in 2024; yet to hit form on turf this year but has taken a 14lb drop in the handicap and excuses here last week (upset in stalls, not clear run) when well-backed in an apprentice handicap; no form at this trip (from few opportunities) but not one to rule out.

15/2

6th

3

(5)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Rappell

10st 1lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Paul W Flynn

Three turf wins, none since a Curragh success in 2024; also a C&D winner during the same campaign; no better than ninth in five outings since April; hard to fancy.

16/1

Form: 124-04 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Four wins on soft/heavy divided between here (6f-7f) and Roscommon; ran well in fourth from tough draw at Limerick (1m) last month but hopes rest on the heavens opening.
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1st

12

(10)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Merisi Diamond

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Coyle

Four-time winner whose best form has on soft and heavy at around 7f; got those optimum conditions over C&D last time when third, finishing 1.75l behind Mickey The Steel and 6.5l behind Red Charlie; cheekpieces added to the tongue tie now, but may struggle to reverse form.

11/1

3rd

3

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Merisi Diamond

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Coyle

Four-time winner whose best form has been on soft and heavy at around 7f; has run respectably in recent outings here and at Naas; needs to find extra.

10/1

7th

11

(3)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:12 Naas

Merisi Diamond

8st 11lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Four-time winner whose best form has been on soft and heavy at around 7f; should be a bit sharper now as a result of last Sunday's 6f run at the Curragh.

16/1

Form: 667-38 C BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Last win was in 5f premier handicap at this course in September 2022 off 90; encouraging runs here over 6f since returning but struggled over this trip in the past; player if he stays.
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14th

15

(7)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Gordon Bennett

8st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Richard Brabazon

Two of four wins have come here; recent C&D run behind Smoke Them Out leaves him with a fair bit to find but previous Fairyhouse run was solid and can't be ruled out; cheekpieces belatedly tried.

12/1

6th

6

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Gordon Bennett

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Richard Brabazon

Plenty of good runs in defeat this year and produced another at Fairyhouse 12 days ago (6f); has become hard to win with but daren't dismiss.

8/1

4th

7

(15)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Gordon Bennett

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Richard Brabazon

Plenty of good runs in defeat this year and produced another at Laytown recently; has become hard to win with but considered each-way.

12/1

Form: 21875- D

Last run: 155 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Off the mark on second start in Dundalk maiden (7f) in October (form franked); disappointing in three AW starts since but chased home Listed-placed Rubies From Burma on sole turf outing at Cork on debut; could improve for switch to grass.
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3rd

1

(3)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Black Storm

10st 1lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Won a 7f Dundalk maiden on his second start but beaten 14 times since; went close at Musselburgh (7f, good) last month though and a subsequent lesser effort can be partially excused by him getting upset in the stalls.

10/1

5th

1

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 5

18:40 Ayr

Black Storm

9st 9lb

J: Ryan Sexton

T: Katie Scott

Yet to add to his Irish AW maiden win in 2024 but has made the frame on all three appearances this season, most recently when very close second at Musselburgh (7f, good) a fortnight ago; only 1lb higher here and should cope if the ground eases; likely contender.

6/1

2nd

8

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 15y

Class 4

14:50 Musselburgh

Black Storm

8st 11lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Katie Scott

AW winner in Ireland; mostly consistent in defeat for current yard, after wind surgery in last two races; this is his trip and unlikely to be too far away.

6/1

Form: 1315-5

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Killarney maiden (1m, good to firm) winner who won her second handicap start at Punchestown (1m1f, good) with a nice bit in hand under prominent tactics; heavy ground possibly to blame for poor comeback run at Gowran; in the mix.
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1

(5)

14th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Shavasi

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Emphatic winner of a fillies' handicap at Bellewstown (1m, soft) 12 days ago, eased down; hiked up 13lb, drops in trip and carries top weight on AW debut; big career best required in this deeper race.

15/8

3

(2)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

15:10 Bellewstown

Shavasi

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Career-best when winning 1m1f Punchestown handicap off 76 just over a year ago; shorter trips possibly not ideal in large this term; best form is on a sound surface so might not want soft.

13/2

Form: 17-

Last run: 155 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Daughter of Justify made a belated winning debut at four over 6f at Dundalk in November; the form of that race hasn't worked out; well beaten in 1m AW apprentice rated race there in December; market will reveal expectations on handicap debut.
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4

(6)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Laytown

Eyema Candy Girl

11st 13lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won 6f maiden at Dundalk last November on belated debut last November; no better than fourth since then; closely matched with Dontspoilasale on a recent AW clash.

6/1

4th

1

(12)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Eyema Candy Girl

10st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Lightly raced mare won 6f maiden here on belated debut last November but hasn't really built on that, proving a weak finisher at 7f on turf this summer; looks to have a bit to find.

8/1

5

(6)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

13:32 Limerick

Eyema Candy Girl

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a Dundalk 6f maiden on debut last year; however, hasn't matched that form in three starts since, including two handicaps this term; needs a return to best.

8/1

Form: 4228-0 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won Fairyhouse maiden (7f, good) last summer and some fine runs in defeat at up to 1m; found 6f too sharp when weak in the betting on return last month; others preferred.
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20th

1

(23)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Four Blondes

10st 2lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Only one win from 20 starts; runner-up five times; encouraging C&D comeback fourth last month puts her in the mix although has a bit to find with Hugo's Girl on that run.

15/2

4th

3

(18)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Four Blondes

10st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Only one win from 19 starts; runner-up five times; stable is enjoying a good spell, and Siobhan Rutledge's 3lb claim is an asset.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: /070-6 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won three times in Britain from 7f-1m in 2023; not as good in three starts last year; never a factor over inadequate 5f at Navan on seasonal/stable debut in first-time hood (left off) last week; could improve.
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1st

8

(6)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Merlin The Wizard

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in 2024 and 2025 seasons; produced best run for some time at Dundalk in March when good second over 1m; finished third to Lough Leane over C&D three starts ago; took advantage of a drop in grade when winning a claimer at Limerick 12 days ago; mark left unchanged.

4/1

1st

6

(1)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 3f 210y

16:43 Limerick

Merlin The Wizard

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in the last two seasons; produced best run for some time at Dundalk in March when good second over 1m; more recent turf form just about good enough to suggest he can make his presence felt in this grade.

13/2

8th

8

(6)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Merlin The Wizard

9st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: R P Cody

Three wins in Britain in 2023 at up to 1m; regressive in the last two seasons; produced best run for some time at Dundalk in March when good second over 1m; not beaten far in outings at Leopardstown and Ballinrobe since then.

12/1

Form: 76-4

Last run: 56 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Reared up in stalls here (6f) on debut last September, staying on well late; showed promise next time at Naas; eyecatching run after tardy start when fourth of 11 in course maiden (6f, soft) on return, beaten 1.25l; interesting handicap debutante; 2lb wrong.
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5th

6

(3)

13th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:00 Ayr

Penny Mountain

9st 7lb

J: Jake Dickson

T: Gary Rutherford

Just 1-22 but scores good marks for her consistency since 6f AW win in January; denied clear run before keeping on for fifth in recent C&D contest won by Jkr Cobbler; each-way claims at least.

9/1

5th

3

(8)

5th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

17:35 Ayr

Penny Mountain

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Gary Rutherford

Largely consistent mare who was third over 6f at Hamilton on her last two appearances; also suited by this longer trip and won't mind if the ground is slower than good; probably won't be far away.

8/1

3rd

5

(2)

25th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Penny Mountain

9st 5lb

J: Greg Fairley

T: Gary Rutherford

Largely consistent mare who was respectable third of seven when dropped back in trip for C&D (good to soft) amateur riders' race a fortnight ago; probably won't be far away.

6/1

Form: 0417- C

Last run: 218 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo returned from a break to run well at big odds in 6f course maiden last August before winning over that C&D the following month; poor on AW/handicap debut in October; will appreciate return to turf but absence to overcome.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

18th

6

(10)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

20:20 Galway

Just For One Day

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: M A Molloy

Won a 6f Curragh maiden last year but a lesser AW run next time; upset in stalls when well below form on return; this trip is a major question.

22/1

17th

19

(18)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Just For One Day

8st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: M A Molloy

Lightly raced 5yo returned from a break to run well at big odds in 6f course maiden last August before winning over that C&D the following month; poor on AW/handicap debut in October; will appreciate return to turf but absence to overcome.

18/1

17th

19

(18)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Just For One Day

8st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: M A Molloy

Lightly raced 5yo returned from a break to run well at big odds in 6f course maiden last August before winning over that C&D the following month; poor on AW/handicap debut in October; will appreciate return to turf but absence to overcome.

18/1

Form: 6195-0 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Front-runner was second over C&D on this card last year off 87; won good Leopardstown handicap (7f, good) last July off this mark; had excuses for below-par effort at Chester on return when caught wide from high draw; contender; hooded.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(9)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 60y

16:50 Leopardstown

Transcending Glory

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Front-runner won over C&D last summer off 89; two runs this term way below best however so bit to prove now although handicapper giving him a chance and a return to forcing tactics could see improvement.

14/1

3rd

4

(9)

5th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 60y

16:50 Leopardstown

Transcending Glory

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Front-runner won over C&D last summer off 89; two runs this term way below best however so bit to prove now although handicapper giving him a chance and a return to forcing tactics could see improvement.

14/1

18th

1

(12)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Transcending Glory

10st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Front-runner was second over C&D on this card last year off 87; won good Leopardstown handicap (7f, good) last July off this mark; had excuses for below-par effort at Chester on return when caught wide from high draw; contender; hooded.

11/1

8/1

Form: 10-2 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won Gowran maiden (7f, good) with plenty in reserve on debut last September; never landed a blow in Naas Listed a month later; sent off 28-1 for handicap debut, outran odds when runner-up at Gowran (7f, heavy) on return; unchanged mark; player.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(8)

15th Jun 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:05 Gowran Park

Marakesh

10st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won C&D maiden (good) with plenty to spare on debut last September; never landed a blow in Naas Listed a month later; sent off 28-1 for handicap debut over C&D on return, on heavy ground outran her odds to finish second; needs to bounce back from a poor Curragh run.

10/1

19th

9

(9)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Marakesh

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won Gowran maiden (7f, good) with plenty in reserve on debut last September; never landed a blow in Naas Listed a month later; sent off 28-1 for handicap debut, outran odds when runner-up at Gowran (7f, heavy) on return; unchanged mark; player.

8/1

19th

9

(9)

24th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Marakesh

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won Gowran maiden (7f, good) with plenty in reserve on debut last September; never landed a blow in Naas Listed a month later; sent off 28-1 for handicap debut, outran odds when runner-up at Gowran (7f, heavy) on return; unchanged mark; player.

8/1

20th
11 (8)
Verhoyen

20/1

Form: 909-09 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Six of his eight wins have come at this track; won this race in 2022 and 2023; well below form since Fairyhouse win last summer; Billy Lee, who has ridden him to victory six times, is on Merisi Diamond; best watched for now.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Verhoyen

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Eight-time winner (placed 20 times) who marked his 100th appearance with a fair sixth of 18 at Fairyhouse recently, one place in front of today's rival Jazzy Dancer; almost two years since his last win; might struggle to record another success in the closing stages of his career.

8/1

Form: 00-981

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Roscommon maiden (7.5f) winner; did good work late after sluggish start on Leopardstown return; built on that promise when winning Cork apprentice handicap (1m, good) 18 days ago; 4lb higher; engaged 8.25 Curragh, Friday.
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Non-runners

Port Louis

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €298.20
Straight Forecast €144.15
Tricast €5288.32
Trifecta €17196.70

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Penny Mountain

POSTDATA:

Chicago Fireball

SPOTLIGHT:

Plume Noire

TOPSPEED:

Gordon Bennett

The Irish Sun:

Penny Mountain