June 04 / 18.20 Curragh

18.20

Good

Sky Bet Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £24380.17
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Sky Bet Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 169-3 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Highly tried since 5f Navan (yielding) debut win last May; mark rose from 84 to 91 after a 4.5l third of 7 in the Listed Woodlands Stakes at Naas (5f, gd-yld) on seasonal return (split older rivals rated 112 and 106); could go well off 91 on handicap debut but very quick ground a query.
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10

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Unexpected Issues

9st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: J A Stack

Ran well in a Listed race on her return but hasn't progressed and opposable with a mark of 81.

66/1

15th

16

(16)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Unexpected Issues

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

Highly tried since 5f Navan debut win early last season; mark rose to a high 91 after she outran her 66-1 odds when 4 1/2l third of seven in a 5f Listed race at Naas in May; two weak runs since then; held by Carla Ridge on running last time; tongue-tie now

25/1

12

(4)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

18:40 Naas

Unexpected Issues

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

Highly tried since 5f Navan debut win early last season; mark rose from 84 to 91 after she outran her 66-1 odds when 4 1/2l third of seven in a 5f Listed race here in May; down the field in a handicap last time; up against it now on overall form.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-3122 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
AW maiden winner (6f); in fine form since joining this yard; denied by a short head by Red Evolution on first try at 5f at Cork latest; obvious chance from good draw off the same mark.
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24

(16)

20th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

18:10 Ascot

Jorge Alvares

8st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Fitted with blinkers for the first time when making all in a 6f maiden at Dundalk in April; he has followed that with three solid placed efforts in Irish sprint handicaps; ran well in his one run on good to firm ground (as a 2yo); should give his running but minor money perhaps his best hope.

16/1

2

(13)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Curragh

Jorge Alvares

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

AW maiden winner (6f); in fine form since joining this yard; denied by a short head by Red Evolution on first try at 5f at Cork latest; obvious chance from good draw off the same mark.

11/2

Form: 34-104 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; solid form at two (including over C&D) without winning; off the mark in a 5f Cork maiden (good) on seasonal return in April; not a bad effort in first-time tongue tie in Listed race latest; preferred by Foley; not discounted on handicap debut.
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2

(9)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Saratoga Special

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed improvement in first-time cheekpieces (retained since) for 50-1 win in Listed race at Ayr (5f, good) in June; needs to prove that level of form was no one-off and she was down the field in a Group 3 at Sandown (5f, good to firm) last time, but she's not written off back in a handicap.

16/1

7th

11

(3)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 1

13:50 Sandown

Saratoga Special

8st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Clear promise as a 2yo and she didn't need to improve to win a Cork maiden on reappearance (5f, good) in April; took a big step forward with 50-1 success in Listed event at Ayr two weeks ago (5f, good; cheekpieces on for the first time); has to prove that wasn't a flash in the pan.

10/1

Form: 50-181 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Has won two of last three starts, a 5f maiden at Dundalk in January and beat Jorge Alvares by a short head at Cork (5f, good) two weeks ago; just 2lb higher now but draw could have been kinder.
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1st

11

(20)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Red Evolution

9st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: M D O’Callaghan

Fine at 5f or 6f; in a new tongue-tie when winning narrowly at Naas and then had some of these behind when second of 24 in a valuable 6f handicap here two weeks ago; blessed with a similar draw and with Reese Holohan taking off 7lb, he's a player.

7/1

2nd

21

(23)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Red Evolution

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: M D O’Callaghan

Was gaining first win at this trip when defying top-weight at Naas last month in a first-time tongue-tie, settling better; previously didn't get home over extended 6f of Scurry Handicap when seventh of 20 behind Sondad but may well get a lot closer this time.

14/1

1st

2

(2)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:47 Naas

Red Evolution

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

All three wins over 5f, including pair of Cork handicaps last summer; didn't threaten in valuable Curragh handicaps last twice, including over extended 6f last month; tongue-tie.

10/1

Form: 911-50

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Looked a smart prospect when winning back to back 6f races at Dundalk last year; not as good in two starts this season, including when beaten off 89 on handicap debut at Newcastle latest; rated 5lb lower on turf but probably best watched dropped back to 5f.
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14th

10

(1)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Dark Ace

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Best form has been on the AW but still ran sixth of 24 in a seriously competitive 6f handicap here a fortnight ago; dropping back to 5f won't hurt.

7/1

6th

13

(5)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Dark Ace

8st 11lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Better AW performer, gaining fifth win last month at Dundalk over this trip; some good turf efforts in defeat earlier in season, notably Rockingham staying on third at this venue (5f); runs off 6lb lower turf mark here and has to be respected.

14/1

1st

5

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Ace

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five wins include twice over C&D and valuable Lingfield handicap in the spring; contesting premier turf handicaps of late, notably close third in Rockingham (Curragh), not clear run in the Ahonoora at Galway last time (7f); back to optimum trip now and one to consider.

15/2

Form: 423121 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Progressive sort won a fillies' handicap in dominant fashion here last month (6f, good), ridden positively; hiked up 12lb and drops back to 5f for the first time; nicely drawn and could be more to come from her but this is tougher.
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6th

5

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Naas

Brigids Cloak

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Both wins were earlier this year over 6f and made it 0-6 at 5f when only midfield at the Curragh two weeks ago when they claimed 7lb off her back; needs more.

10/1

11

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Curragh

Brigids Cloak

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Won over 6f on AW and at this track earlier in the year before second to Gazelle D'Or in a C&D premier handicap; mostly good runs since but needs more in this company off an unchanged mark.

14/1

4th

1

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:55 Bellewstown

Brigids Cloak

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

3yo filly has been kept busy this season; won at Dundalk in April and at the Curragh in June off 71; hasn't troubled the judge of late, favourite at latter venue on latest when showing good speed for long way; blinkers replace usual cheekpieces (not latest) and drops in grade so respected.

11/4

Form: 23-618 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Shed maiden tag on penultimate start in a 5f Tipperary maiden (yielding); finished last of 8 when behind a couple of these rivals at Cork latest (clipped heels and stumbled); 5lb lower now and not dismissed.
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4

(11)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

19:09 Cork

Bobbi Rosa

9st 9lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Won a Tipperary maiden over this trip in April but has been well beaten in handicaps the last twice, including over C&D; needs to rebound.

18/1

7

(11)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Curragh

Bobbi Rosa

9st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Shed maiden tag on penultimate start in a 5f Tipperary maiden (yielding); finished last of 8 when behind a couple of these rivals at Cork latest (clipped heels and stumbled); 5lb lower now and not dismissed.

18/1

7

(11)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Curragh

Bobbi Rosa

9st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Shed maiden tag on penultimate start in a 5f Tipperary maiden (yielding); finished last of 8 when behind a couple of these rivals at Cork latest (clipped heels and stumbled); 5lb lower now and not dismissed.

18/1

Form: 2060-3 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won a Bellewstown maiden last July (5f, good); pleasing return when a 2.5l third behind Red Evolution and Jorge Alvares at Cork (5f, good); 3lb lower and should improve for that run; top rider booked and blinkers go on; place chance.
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7th

6

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Lethimfly

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Yet to add to 2024 Bellewstown maiden win; modest first start for this yard at the Curragh a week ago; on a dangerous mark on best form and Colin Keane up but wouldn't want to see much rain.

25/1

18th

7

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Lethimfly

9st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Gerard Keane

Won a 5f Bellewstown maiden (good) for Noel Meade in 2024; gone the wrong way since a close second at Dundalk in March and new yard now; best watched.

28/1

10th

3

(13)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:08 Naas

Lethimfly

9st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Noel Meade

Sole success came in a 2yo maiden at Bellewstown in 2024; ran well at Dundalk in March but below best in first-time cheekpieces at Navan 27 days ago; blinkers re-applied now (ran poorly in them before).

16/1

Form: 2246-1

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Showed promise in two of four starts at two, including in a 6f maiden here on debut; beat Shoney by 2.5l on seasonal return at Sligo (6f, good), making all; blinkers return; should make a bold bid.
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8th

10

(5)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Agouti Bear

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Daniel James Murphy

Sligo maiden winner in May and good second in Naas handicap over this trip last month; never landed a blow on unfavoured far side at Cork last time; only second AW start and 6lb wrong.

12/1

10th

11

(2)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:12 Cork

Agouti Bear

8st 7lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Daniel James Murphy

Sligo maiden winner in May; second at Naas on latest, just in front of Aurora Nova; 6lb out of the handicap, faces tough task even with 10lb claimed.

12/1

Form: 691441 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Gained second career win at Tipperary (5f, yld-sft) latest off 71; 7lb higher now; badly missed the break on penultimate when a 3.25l fourth behind Red Evolution and Jorge Alvares at Cork; seems to go on any ground and will be suited by a strongly run race; considered.
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6th

6

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Cork

Sarahmae

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has been in career-best form this season, winning back-to-back handicaps over 5f here and at Down Royal before just failing in Rockingham Handicap at the Curragh; holding her form well but tougher test now back in Listed company.

15/2

6th

4

(6)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Sarahmae

9st 10lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has been in career-best form this season, winning back-to-back handicaps over 5f at Cork (good) and Down Royal (soft) before just failing to catch Genesis in the Rockingham Handicap over C&D in June; returned to handicap company at Cork last time when a creditable fifth (1.75l behind the winner Ipanema Queen); claimer is yet to win from 15 starts.

10/1

6/1

Form: 421 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Unexposed handicap debutante ran out an emphatic winner of a 5f maiden at Tipperary (yld-sft) latest, making all; beaten 2.5l by Agouti Bear on penultimate at Sligo (6f, good); weighted to get closer to that rival; draw not ideal but she can't be fully discounted.
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12th

11

(8)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:45 Cork

Shoney

8st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Maiden winner for Willie McCreery at Tipperary in May (5f, yld-sft); first two starts for current yard well below that level; mark sliding but hard to fancy on the back of those efforts.

25/1

4

(6)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

13:46 Naas

Shoney

9st 4lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Easy Tipperary maiden winner on yielding/soft in May and decent effort when third in h'cap at Down Royal last month but disappointed over C&D on stable debut 12 days ago; probably needs rain and up against it on these terms.

14/1

9

(8)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

18:10 Naas

Shoney

9st 3lb

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Won 5f Tipperary maiden on soft; not as good in two handicaps since on good; this easier ground is a help and is one to consider on debut for a new yard.

12/1

Form: 712-45

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won a nice pot at Cork (6f, gd-yld) last October off 72; went close off revised mark of 82 eleven days later; not in same form this year and gelded after 4.75l fifth at Naas early last month; handicapper relenting but needs more in first-time visor.
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7th

2

(12)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Smoke Them Out

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Goes well on straight tracks and on testing ground; just two runs here, not beaten far in last year's renewal but 7f seems to stretch him.

10/1

7th

10

(3)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Smoke Them Out

9st 5lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Two of three wins have been at the Curragh in testing conditions, including in March off 75; decent run at Bellewstown 5f last month, recent Naas run not to be taken literally as he raced on the wrong side.

12/1

Form: 022-76

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; 0-7 but did run well in defeat on final two starts of last season; struggled both starts this term at Cork, beaten 11l in a 6f maiden there latest; blinkers go on for handicap debut; Foley prefers stablemate.
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12th

6

(4)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:02 Dundalk (AW)

Turners Cross

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

Reached a mark of 87 as a juvenile for Jessica Harrington after a run in the Coventry Stakes and two seconds over this trip at Navan; regressive in four outings last season; has been dropped to 64 and is potentially interesting if his new trainer can rekindle his ability; hooded first time on stable/handicap/AW debut.

8/1

8th

6

(3)

13th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

13:05 Navan

Turners Cross

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Quite exposed at this stage, having failed to fulfil juvenile promise of last year which included two narrow defeats here at 5f; first-time cheekpieces need to bring about a revival.

6/1

4th

6

(8)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:22 Bellewstown

Turners Cross

9st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

0-7 on turf; earned a rating of 87 on the back of two good 5f Navan maiden runs last season; now rated 78 after two poor efforts this term; big chance on paper but on this year's evidence his mark may flatter him; withdrawn when unruly at stalls at the Curragh last month; risky.

6/4

Form: 81-133 C BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won twice at two; in fine form this season, winning on return here over 6f (good) off 75 and just 2lb higher now; good efforts in defeat since at Naas and Fairyhouse, both at 6f; will be suited by a strongly run race at this trip; could go well in first-time cheekpieces.
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13th

5

(3)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Gazelle dOr

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Beat Kendall Roy in this 12 months ago when 9lb lower and mark took a further hit for finishing second to the classy Mission Central in a Listed race in May; below that level in last two races, though was outclassed in the Flying Five 13 days ago.

12/1

13th

14

(9)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Gazelle dOr

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M C Grassick

Useful sprint handicapper; Listed-placed, has never run in a Group race; very ambitious target for 94-rated filly.

66/1

4th

4

(8)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Cork

Gazelle dOr

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Strike rate of 5-21 (including neck defeat of Kendall Roy in soft-ground Curragh premier handicap last September); better than ever in her last two races, finishing second from a good draw at Naas (5f Listed) and over 6f at Fairyhouse when beaten a short head in conditions race; has missed three engagements since but has her chance and easier ground okay.

7/2

Form: 4-15 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Dundalk maiden winner in February (5f); excuses when 4l behind Red Evolution and a couple more of these on turf and handicap debut at Cork (slow away, saddle slipped) so did well in the circumstances; 3lb wrong here, drawn low and wears first-time hood but could outrun odds.
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11th

1

(8)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

18:10 Fairyhouse

Tropical Retreat

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Thomas Mullins

Won a 5f AW maiden in February last year and added two 6f turf wins after that, the latest off 1lb lower at the Curragh in August; form tailed off in three subsequent runs; makes seasonal return now with Colin Keane aboard.

14/1

10

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tropical Retreat

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Mullins

Won a 5f maiden here in February and has added two 6f turf wins since, the latest off 3lb lower at the Curragh in August; easy ground may not have suited the last twice; could rebound on this surface with Chris Hayes back on board (won on her in July).

18/1

11th

10

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tropical Retreat

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Mullins

Won a 5f maiden here in February and has added two 6f turf wins since, the latest off 3lb lower at the Curragh in August; easy ground may not have suited the last twice; could rebound on this surface with Chris Hayes back on board (won on her in July).

18/1

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Payout
Exacta €108.90
Straight Forecast €93.77
Tricast €353.59
Trifecta €770.10

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Gazelle d'Or

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Shoney

The Irish Sun:

Tropical Retreat

SPOTLIGHT:

Sarahmae

POSTDATA:

Jorge Alvares