June 27 / 17.50 Curragh

17.50

Good

JJ Mahon & Sons Handicap

  • Prize money: £14628.1
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 16 runners
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JJ Mahon & Sons Handicap

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 028-00 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Winner of two handicaps last year including at this track off 3lb lower in August (1m, good to firm); has appeared out of her depth in two Listed starts on turf this year; now returns to calmer waters with cheekpieces applied.
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10th

1

(12)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:40 Leopardstown

Quadruple

10st 0lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: G M Lyons

Winner of two handicaps last year; out of her depth in Listed races on first two starts this term; profited from a drop in class at the Curragh on penultimate start; her stable appears to have stronger candidates.

16/1

1

(6)

13th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Gowran Park

Quadruple

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Winner of two handicaps last year, including a Curragh defeat of today's rival Chicago Fireball; out of her depth in Listed races on first two starts this term; profited from a drop in class when beating Exquisite Acclaim over this trip at the Curragh in June; 9lb higher for the rematch.

5/2

1st

4

(2)

27th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:50 Curragh

Quadruple

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Winner of two handicaps last year including at this track off 3lb lower in August (1m, good to firm); has appeared out of her depth in two Listed starts on turf this year; now returns to calmer waters with cheekpieces applied.

9/1

16/1

  • Place: £6.60

Form: 141007 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
AW specialist; sole turf win came at Gowran last August off 2lb higher (7f, good to firm); his runs this term have been below his best; others preferred.
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6th

6

(11)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:10 Navan

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Exposed multiple winner; has been up and down this year and wouldn't appreciate rain.

20/1

4th

4

(5)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:22 Gowran Park

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Adrian McGuinness

Behind Indigo Dream and Little Empire at the Curragh in June (7f, good); good third at Fairyhouse next time (7f, good) but her form has taken a nosedive in two runs since then; needs to get back on track but the jockey booking is interesting.

12/1

OUR TIP

33/1

  • Place: £5.10

Form: 177-00 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 13lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Has won four times at 1m; won a premier handicap here in 2023 off a mark of 87; two runs this term have been poor including last of 18 here in May when keen (1m, good); needs more and this trip may be on the short side.
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7th

5

(3)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

Blues Emperor

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Five wins between turf and AW for Johnny Murtagh; best effort for this yard came when fourth over 7f at the Curragh in April (soft), well held since; different headgear combination now tried.

14/1

12th

2

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Blues Emperor

9st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Five wins between turf and AW for Johnny Murtagh; best effort for this yard came when fourth over 7f here but has been below that level twice again since; blinkers added.

16/1

12/1

Form: 26-157 C

Last run: 46 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Narrow winner here in March (1m, soft); ran respectably back here on his next run when a 4l fifth of 15 (1m, soft); ducked severely right when finishing in mid-field last time at Roscommon (7f, soft); tongue-tie goes back on after it was left off last time but may prefer softer.
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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

Form: -96047 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
2.5l fourth of 20 over C&D when 6lb out of the handicap in May (good); stayed on well to finish 2.75l behind the winner here last time (6f, good); return to 7f looks like a positive.
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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

7/1

Form: -54634

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
0.75l in front of Dark Viper when fourth of 12 last time at Leopardstown (7f, good); made a very positive return to turf over the C&D when a 2l third of 20 last month (good); he is consistent.
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3rd

5

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Genesis

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Succession of good runs over various sprint trips here this year; won the Rockingham in June and good second over that 5f distance last time; previously, had four of these behind when third in the Scurry over an extended 6f, which was a bit too far.

11/2

2nd

10

(10)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Genesis

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Has been in the form of his life this season; won over 6f here on seasonal return and bagged another victory in a C&D premier handicap in June despite being 3lb out of the weights; didn't quite see out the 6.5f trip of the Scurry handicap here last month, but it was still a blinding run to finish third; went too quick at Cork last time; definite chance.

10/1

6th

9

(4)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:58 Cork

Genesis

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Has been in the form of his life this season, winning the Rockingham handicap despite being 3lb out of the weights; ran a belter from the front in the Scurry handicap last weekend but didn't see out that longer trip; solid chance off the same mark if bouncing out of that race.

11/2

Form: 28-002 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Bounced back to form when beaten a neck at Gowran last time in a first-time hood (7f, soft); short of room that day before running on well; in front of Ribchestina on that occasion; raised 3lb but she has a good chance.
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6th

6

(17)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Four Blondes

9st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ross O’Sullivan

1-21 but has finished runner up on five occasions; hasn't built on promising seasonal return over C&D but is lurking on a dangerous mark if rediscovering her best.

20/1

5th

6

(9)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

18:00 Naas

Four Blondes

9st 6lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Only one win from 21 starts; runner-up five times; made an encouraging start to the campaign when fourth of 22 at the Curragh in May; subsequent running at the same venue looked too bad to be true

10/1

Form: 53-000 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Needs rain to be seen at his best; 2-35 and is still 5lb above his last winning mark which came here last April (6f, heavy); hard to see him being involved.
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3rd

12

(5)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Mercurial

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John J Nallen

Plenty of ability but very hard to win with; sole Irish success came at the Curragh in April 2024; later that year, twice second to Merisi Diamond over C&D; again ran well here on seasonal debut and when second at Listowel later in May; possibly needed the run here last time.

12/1

8th

16

(1)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Mercurial

9st 4lb

T: John J Nallen

First reserve; has run well in both starts this season; beaten 2.25l when runner up at Listowel when last seen in May; has gone well fresh before and C&D form figures read 224; chance if gets a run.

2nd

9

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Mercurial

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John J Nallen

Over two years since latest of only two wins; second over 6f at the Curragh in October and ran well over 7.5f on return, but poor strike-rate overall; prefers it soft but handles good.

10/1

9/1

Form: 2-1505

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Four wins on AW; 1-18 on turf but ran on well last time at Fairyhouse to finish 2l behind the winner in fifth (6f, good to yielding); well beaten at this track on penultimate start in May; worth another try at 7f.
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5th

7

(5)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Mehman

9st 9lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner is 1-23 on turf; ran well at Bellewstown and Naas earlier this season but way below best the last twice at Leopardstown & Galway; others arrive in better form.

40/1

13th

8

(14)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Mehman

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap at Naas in May 2024; solid effort over 1m at Bellewstown in April and backed that up with a close third over 6f at Naas; a long way below his best at Leopardstown on latest.

14/1

10th

6

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Mehman

9st 3lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap at Naas in May 2024; solid effort when over 1m at Bellewstown in April and backed that up with a close third over 6f at Naas last month; 1-22 record on turf is a concern but those recent efforts have been encouraging

7/2

Form: 10-507 D

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
AW and turf winner in the UK last year for Owen Burrows; made a promising stable debut at Cork in April when fifth (7f, good); hasn't beaten a rival on his last two starts; he is capable of better
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3rd

6

(6)

21st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 80y

Class 6

14:45 Ffos Las

Green Icon

9st 2lb

J: William Carson

T: John & Rhys Flint

Regressive in Ireland over last two seasons and made nothing better than a mildly encouraging stable debut when midfield at Chepstow (7f, good to firm) last month; needs a boost from the refitted cheekpieces.

20/1

7th

3

(5)

16th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:25 Chepstow

Green Icon

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: John & Rhys Flint

Promising 2yo for Owen Burrows (RPR 83); 0-20 in Ireland for Denis Hogan, with 2026 offering no sign of a revival in his fortunes; starts out for a new yard off a lowly mark so worth a precautionary market check.

20/1

11th
11 (12)
Monotone

33/1

Form: 7-4370

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Hasn't progressed since winning a Cork maiden on second start last year (5f, heavy); stayed on into third at Gowran in April (7f, yielding); hasn't backed that up in two runs since and finished last of 12 recently; new headgear is now tried.
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11th

1

(9)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Monotone

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Juvenile winner for Jim Bolger (Cork, 5f maiden, heavy); disappointing since joining this trainer (0-6), falling 20lb in the weights; slowly away and never involved at Thirsk (6f, good; 40-1) latest; hard to recommend now returning to 7f.

25/1

14th

12

(12)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

Monotone

8st 12lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Dropping down the weights and his latest Pontefract fifth was marginally more encouraging; more required back up in class though.

33/1

5th

1

(7)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Monotone

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Thrown in on his form for Jim Bolger but he has finished down the field in four runs for new connections, weakening over 7f and 6f; the return of a tongue tie may help, as will the drop into a Class 6, so not discounted back at 5f for the owners who took this race 12 months ago.

33/1

Form: 3344

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Close third in soft ground maiden at Gowran in April (7f); 1m may have been too far last time at Leopardstown when he weakened into fourth (good); return to 7f likely to suit him better and he is worth a look on handicap debut.
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3rd

1

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 26y

16:42 Kilbeggan

Hopes Are High

11st 12lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: William Durkan

Was 2-4 in early 3yo hurdles last season, winning around this time of year at Ballinrobe and Listowel; absent after finishing second at Punchestown in October until fair Flat comeback at Galway in July; plenty of weight against his elders on handicap debut.

8/1

6th

8

(8)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 43y

19:15 Galway

Hopes Are High

11st 12lb

J: Mr J C Barry

T: William Durkan

Took well to hurdles, winning at Ballinrobe and Listowel last year before good second at Punchestown in October; fair Flat form over shorter trips than today's so stamina concerns on comeback run.

12/1

2nd

1

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:05 Punchestown

Hopes Are High

11st 8lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: William Durkan

73-rated on the Flat after five runs in maidens, placed twice; made immediate over hurdling when taking a Ballinrobe maiden hurdle in August; failed to confirm the form of that race with Cinnamon Coco at Down Royal; much more like it when winning at Listowel; clashes for a third time with Joseph O'Brien's runner who may have his measure.

100/30

Form: /36-24 BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced front-runner; returned from a year-long break to finish a 0.5l second at Cork (7f, good); missed the start at Gowran last time and ran keenly when unable to lead, finishing behind Four Blondes (7f, soft); hood goes on and may be capable of reversing the placings.
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3

(1)

30th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 160y

Class 5

14:55 Bath

Ribchestina

9st 10lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Promising 2yo in Ireland who contested a Group race and her first blip this season was last time at the Curragh; moved yards and back from a break; market may guide.

12/1

16/1

Form: 1620-4

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won a Newmarket novice race last season for William Haggas (1m, good); ran well on handicap debut at Haydock in August when second of nine (1m, good to firm); needs to overcome an underwhelming run on stable debut at Listowel last month (1m good); drop to 7f not sure to suit.
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6th

14

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 1f 87y

17:37 Down Royal

Kilt

11st 0lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: P J Rothwell

Sole win came off 9lb lower at Wexford (2m1f, gd-yld) back in May; not beaten that far in three starts since, including when a 7l fourth of 11 at Cork on latest; needs to find a bit more off current mark.

8/1

4th

9

3rd Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Cork

Kilt

10st 8lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Flat winner won a 2m1f Wexford handicap hurdle in May (good-to-yielding) and okay runs twice since off 9lb higher; can be keen.

20/1

5th

12

16th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:20 Killarney

Kilt

11st 0lb

J: Shane O’Callaghan

T: P J Rothwell

Flat winner won a 2m1f Wexford handicap and a solid run off this mark there since; needs more up in grade, but shouldn't be far away.

10/1

Form: 1000-6 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won a maiden here last year (6f, soft to heavy); followed that win with another success at this track off his current mark (7f, good); poor in following three runs but not a bad effort on seasonal return at Fairyhouse last time after being gelded; can improve.
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3rd

10

(14)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Follow Me

8st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Has come up dry since winning back-to-back races at the Curragh on first two starts for this stable in 2024; positive signs at Roscommon in cheekpieces on latest and now tries a visor for his AW debut; on a dangerous mark if taking to this surface.

11/2

3rd

4

(4)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

19:30 Roscommon

Follow Me

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Regressive since back-to-back wins at the Curragh early in the 2024 season; no impact in three runs last year; mid-field on reappearance at Limerick; well beaten over C&D last time; first time with cheekpieces

12/1

Form: 0-2135

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark when winning a Leopardstown handicap off a mark of 71 in March (1m, good); hasn't built on that success in two runs over 7f since then; may be finding this trip a little sharp.
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6th

1

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Dark Viper

12st 9lb

J: Tara Hayes

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three wins have come at Leopardstown up to 1m1f; this trip is likely to stretch him.

10/1

6th

5

(5)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Dark Viper

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

All three wins have come at Leopardstown, including last time over 1m1f (good) when a comfortable victor after being allowed to dictate the pace; 5lb rise for that seems fair enough and he's in good form but must win away from his preferred track.

5/1

1st

4

(2)

23rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:18 Leopardstown

Dark Viper

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Both wins have come at this track over 1m in varying ground conditions; cracking effort back here last time over that trip; up 3lb but the extra furlong is a question.

6/1

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Payout
Exacta €304.80
Straight Forecast €269.85
Tricast €4821.93
Trifecta €1388.40

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Genesis

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Four Blondes

TOPSPEED:

Follow Me

SPOTLIGHT:

Ribchestina

POSTDATA:

Dark Viper