June 29 / 17.55 Curragh

17.55

Good

Dubai Duty Free Irish EBF Stayers Handicap

  • Prize money: £24380.17
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 25 runners
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Dubai Duty Free Irish EBF Stayers Handicap

Runners: 25 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

Form: 6/115-

Last run: 372 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Ran twice at two; off the mark in a Dundalk maiden over the extended 1m2f on first start last season; improved to win a York handicap over 1m4f; not seen again after a tame effort in a Listed race at Limerick 12 months ago; superb pedigree; entered in Irish St Leger; could be a class apart here if he stays and is fit and ready.
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3

(22)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:22 Curragh

London City

10st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

One of three for top yard; won a 1m4f handicap at York last season off 93; yet to get going this year and well beaten in the Ebor and Petingo handicaps the last twice; cheekpieces need to transform.

40/1

2

(4)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 5f 0y

18:05 Leopardstown

London City

9st 13lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: A P O’Brien

Two wins include 1m4f York handicap last year; hasn't progressed at four, although close behind Harbour Wind in Group 2 Curragh Cup, most recently down the field in Ebor last month; opposable.

12/1

18th

7

(18)

23rd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

London City

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: A P O’Brien

3yo season ended with a poor show in June but he'd won a 1m4f handicap here (good) by that stage with what looked a highly encouraging performance for longer distances; may have needed the race in a good 2m handicap this June and never had much chance to get competitive from out the back at 33-1 in a 1m6f Group 2 five weeks ago, but the latter display was up with his best on the figures and gave cause for renewed encouragement.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 31/27-

Last run: 344 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has kept good company over hurdles since his last Flat run almost a year ago; that was in the Group 2 Curragh Cup; this is more realistic but he has plenty of weight.
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2

(24)

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Eastern Legend

9st 11lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

Has kept good company over hurdles since his last Flat run almost a year ago; that was in the Group 2 Curragh Cup; this is more realistic but he has plenty of weight.

16/1

7th

2

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 140y

18:05 Punchestown

Eastern Legend

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: J S Bolger

Has outrun his odds in graded company on a couple of occasions including this meeting last year when 3l behind Kargese; however, well held in Grade 2 at Fairyhouse last month and this is even tougher.

50/1

7th

2

2nd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 140y

18:05 Punchestown

Eastern Legend

11st 12lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: J S Bolger

Has outrun his odds in graded company on a couple of occasions including this meeting last year when 3l behind Kargese; however, well held in Grade 2 at Fairyhouse last month and this is even tougher.

50/1

Form: /250-1

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Ran well when fifth of 16 behind the Willie Mullins-trained Belloccio in the 1m6f Copper Horse Handicap at Royal Ascot last season; off for ten months before winning a conditions race at Listowel four weeks ago; worth considering.
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No Results Found

Form: -16652 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
6-23 on the Flat; went close when third in 2m Naas November handicap last October off a stone lower; improved from Killarney fifth behind Mordor when second over 1m6f last time; 7lb claimer keeps the ride.
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2

15th Oct 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:25 Perth

Jabbar

11st 5lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Gerard O’Leary

Useful on the Flat and over hurdles and he ran pretty well when second at Downpatrick in August on his sole chase start; he's also the only one who has run recently but he was tailed off on the Flat at Naas only on Sunday, and others in this race appeal as having greater potential.

20/1

7th

7

(12)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 174y

18:43 Clonmel

Jabbar

9st 8lb

J: Danny O’Leary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Rated 129 over hurdles and satisfactory chase debut when runner-up at Downpatrick last month; 6-28 on the Flat, his last win in this code gained at Dundalk (2m) in January 2025; inexperienced rider aboard; runner-up in this race in 2024 but only sixth last year.

11/1

2nd

2

31st Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 100y

16:29 Downpatrick

Jabbar

11st 12lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Gerard O’Leary

Rated 129 over hurdles and probably ran to about that mark when runner-up in a Wexford handicap hurdle earlier this month; makes his chasing debut here and clearly respected if his jumping holds up.

9/2

Form: 9/000/

Last run: 863 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Useful sort in Britain and Meydan early in career; recent hurdles form provides no encouragement for his chance
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6

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Brilliant Light

11st 6lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Flat and good ground maiden hurdle winner who has coped with soft ground in the past; ran well off 2lb higher at Sligo in July but not as good the last twice; place chance if reproduces that Sligo effort.

16/1

6

4th Nov 2025

Soft

3m 0f 0y

15:45 Fairyhouse

Brilliant Light

11st 6lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Flat and good ground maiden hurdle winner who has coped with soft ground in the past; ran well off 2lb higher at Sligo in July but not as good the last twice; place chance if reproduces that Sligo effort.

16/1

Form: 13284-

Last run: 295 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Raced keenly in the Triumph on hurdles/stable debut and was then beaten 30l in fifth in the Grade 1 juvenile hurdle at Punchestown; sole win in Britain came over 1m2f early last season; however, subsequent placed efforts at 1m4f/1m6f suggest he is worth a shot at this trip.
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9th

6

(10)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 3f 150y

16:42 Leopardstown

Too Bossy For Us

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: W P Mullins

Barely sighted when 50-1 for the Irish Cesarewitch but his close third to Immutable in the Petingo here (1m5f, good) brings him into the equation; effective in these aids which are now combined for the first time.

12/1

3rd

17

(10)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Leopardstown

Too Bossy For Us

8st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: W P Mullins

Dead-heated for third in this race last year; struggled in top company as a novice hurdler after a maiden win at Punchestown in February; needs to improve on what he has shown on the Flat this term.

20/1

14th

9

30th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 11y

16:30 Galway

Too Bossy For Us

10st 11lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: W P Mullins

Struggled in top company after a maiden win at Punchestown in February; one place behind Tounsivator when sixth in the amateur handicap on Monday.

12/1

Form: 7/1-31

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m6f Killarney maiden last July; also won twice over hurdles last summer; respectable eighth in Martin Pipe before third of six in 1m6f Navan handicap; stayed 2m1f well when winning at Killarney; 9lb higher now, runner-up has boosted the form by winning a race involving several of the key runners here.
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10th

4

3rd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 40y

14:30 Gowran Park

Mordor

11st 8lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Gordon Elliott

Career best on Flat to win at Navan (1m6f, heavy) in March and then a creditable third in 3m handicap hurdle, since when he's struggled in two strong Flat handicaps at Royal Ascot and York; one to be interested in off a realistic mark.

4/1

16th

6

(15)

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

16:10 York

Mordor

9st 4lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Gordon Elliott

Thorough Flat stayer who reappeared this spring with a career best on Flat to win at Navan (1m6f, heavy) and a creditable third in 3m hurdle race; good ground looked okay for him last season but a muted display at Royal Ascot nine weeks ago perhaps confirmed that anything firmer is not ideal; either way, another career best is needed today.

40/1

15th

6

(12)

16th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 210y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Mordor

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Gordon Elliott

Brought from Ireland last year for Glorious Goodwood (2m4f, soft; second off 6lb lower than today) and the Cesarewitch (2m2f, good to firm; 14th); reappeared this spring with a career best on Flat to win at Navan (1m6f, heavy) and a creditable third in 3m hurdle race, but another career high is needed.

20/1

50/1

Form: 350/76

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 2lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Sole win was gained over 1m four seasons ago; little reason to believe he can feature; first time with cheekpieces.
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16th

9

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 165y

13:07 Navan

OReilly

11st 12lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Peter Fahey

Placed in three decent maidens last autumn, but well beaten at Down Royal last twice; back from a break and all headgear left off.

25/1

13th

13

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

OReilly

12st 0lb

J: Francis Fagan

T: Peter Fahey

Some respectable hurdle runs in the last year; regressive when last seen on the Flat.

33/1

6th

4

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

OReilly

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Peter Fahey

An 80-rated Flat winner ran fine races in his first three hurdle attempts last autumn but was poor in a hood at this track when last seen; however, has a chance if restored to best on return; first-string for a yard that had a Punchestown winner.

10/1

Form: 500/0- CD

Last run: 273 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced on the Flat since a 2023 Bellewstown win; uneven form over jumps this year; stays well but hard to fancy.
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9th

2

15th Apr 2026

Good

3m 0f 58y

Class 2

16:25 Haydock

Dartan

11st 7lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sarah Humphrey

Useful hurdler in Ireland; beaten in a match over fences on stable debut (first-time visor); this return to hurdles is welcomed but he appears to have developed some of his own ideas; had wind surgery.

25/1

2nd

1

17th Oct 2025

Good

3m 0f 10y

Class 3

13:47 Uttoxeter

Dartan

11st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Sarah Humphrey

Very useful handicap hurdler in Ireland when on song but not at same level on his three chasing attempts, and looked very unenthusiastic when third in four-runner beginners' event at Kilbeggan (3m1f, good) in July; swaps blinkers for first-time visor on this stable debut; will probably need to travel with much greater zest.

13/8

14/1

Form: 083-14

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won 1m4f Fairyhouse maiden last summer; also won a Dundalk handicap over the same trip in January; not far behind La Vita Nova and Common Practice when fourth over 1m6f here five weeks ago.
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5th

9

18th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 178y

Class 3

16:20 Sedgefield

Brosna Town

10st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Jessica Bedi

Ran well behind odds-on shot in Kelso novice event (2m) last time; 0-7 under this code but best Irish Flat form indicates that he is well treated, despite being 3lb out of weights, in this first crack at a handicap hurdle; one to consider.

13/2

2nd

1

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 0f 51y

Class 4

14:55 Kelso

Brosna Town

11st 2lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Jessica Bedi

Two-time Flat winner who is 0-6 over hurdles but he's run some respectable races in this code and has shown enough to suggest he could have a part to play today.

4/1

5th

1

15th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 139y

Class 4

17:30 Market Rasen

Brosna Town

11st 4lb

J: Conor Rabbitt

T: Jessica Bedi

Dual Flat winner for Dermot Weld; ran twice at the big recent meeting at Galway, predictably struggling in a Listed hurdle but then running okay over 1m4f; 0-5 as a jumper but was runner-up over C&D last month; chance.

7/1

Form: 8164/ D BF

Last run: 623 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
142-rated hurdler has run only four times on the Flat; odds-on winner of a Tramore maiden on good ground in August 2023; absent since a close-up fourth on handicap debut in the 2023 Naas November handicap; market could be revealing.
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9th

5

(8)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 174y

18:43 Clonmel

Filey Bay

9st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Emmet Mullins

Second runner for yard; dual hurdles winner has scored twice on the Flat, at Tramore in 2023 (2m) and in valuable amateur riders' handicap at the Galway festival last year (2m1f, yielding) off current mark; veteran must take a big step forward on the form that he has shown this year.

25/1

8th

2

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

19:25 Tramore

Filey Bay

10st 3lb

J: Simon Torrens

T: Emmet Mullins

Dual hurdles winner has scored twice on the Flat, including over C&D; latest win was in the valuable amateur riders' handicap at the Galway festival last year (2m1f, yielding) off 5lb lower; disappointed on seasonal return in that race last time; must take a big step forward from that first run, but he has tended to do so in past seasons.

5/1

19th

11

(2)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Filey Bay

11st 8lb

J: Mr D McGill

T: Emmet Mullins

Won this readily last year; struggled off 10lb higher in the Irish Cesarewitch; ended the season with a fair sixth in a big 2m handicap at Naas; strong contender despite veteran status; Dara McGill's 7lb claim an asset, as was Alan O'Sullivan's last year.

8/1

Form: 414-2

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won a Limerick maiden over just short of 1m4f last July; below that form at Leopardstown next time; excellent run when second of 20 over 1m6f here on handicap debut; not much between her and Common Practice and Brosna Town; big chance if she stays.
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4th

2

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

14:52 Curragh

La Vita Nova

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Limerick maiden win at this trip last summer hasn't been added to, although good efforts in staying handicaps this season, twice here and when third behind a stablemate at Down Royal; way below best on fast ground at Ascot latest but respected on overall profile; back in trip.

7/1

9

(3)

9th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 7f 209y

Class 2

14:10 Ascot

La Vita Nova

9st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Mrs John Harrington

4yo filly who has had just six races; won a maiden last July and sent handicapping this season, placed twice in big fields at the Curragh (1m6f/2m) before her good third of five at Down Royal (1m5f), all on good ground; cheekpieces are added today; his Irish trainer won this event two years ago and this representative may well have more to offer on this return to 2m.

4/1

3rd

2

(3)

18th Jul 2025

Good

1m 5f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

La Vita Nova

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Excellent efforts both starts this season in handicaps at the Curragh, finishing 3l second of 20 over 1m6f and a 2.75l fourth of 25 upped to 16.5f last time, both on good ground; nudged up another 1lb for that last run but should go well again; Foley's pick over Mo Ghille Mar and leading chance.

13/2

Form: /3930-

Last run: 288 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Last run on the Flat was at Leopardstown last September when she finished in the mid-division from a 3lb higher mark (1m5f, good); won a Listed mares' hurdle at Punchestown last November before being well beaten in three Graded hurdle starts; trainer may have a better prospect for this in Too Bossy For Us
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15

(13)

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Lot Of Joy

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: W P Mullins

Last run on the Flat was at Leopardstown last September when she finished in the mid-division from a 3lb higher mark (1m5f, good); won a Listed mares' hurdle at Punchestown last November before being well beaten in three Graded hurdle starts; trainer may have a better prospect for this in Too Bossy For Us

14/1

4th

5

3rd May 2025

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

15:42 Punchestown

Lot Of Joy

11st 7lb

J: Brian Hayes

T: W P Mullins

towards rear, stayed on from last, never on terms

40/1

Form: 1705/6

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
May improve from a fair sixth behind Mordor at Killarney, that being his first Flat run since a creditable fifth in the 2m Naas November Handicap in 2023.
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7

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Mon Coeur

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Good record at this venue, one win and two seconds from three visits; it could pay to overlook his most recent runs, worth considering.

12/1

7

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Mon Coeur

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Good record at this venue, one win and two seconds from three visits; it could pay to overlook his most recent runs, worth considering.

12/1

19

(4)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 7y

16:20 Naas

Mon Coeur

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph G Murphy

Bumper winner who got his sole Flat win at the Galway festival two years ago; fine run back at Galway this year when second of 20 (2m1f, yielding); not a bad run at Killarney following that when behind Ragmans Corner and Pinot Gris but was well beaten behind a lot of these in the Irish Cesarewitch last time; needs more.

33/1

20/1

Form: 810/0- C

Last run: 331 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Useful hurdler; has been labouring over fences latey; premier handicap winner over 1m4f at the 2023 Galway festival; one of three in the race for his owner.
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3

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 197y

15:05 Punchestown

Brazil

11st 2lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Padraig Roche

Won the Fred Winter in 2022; no success over hurdles since later that year; struggled over fences last season; soundly beaten in two runs over hurdles in recent months.

10/1

23

(15)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 7y

16:20 Naas

Brazil

8st 7lb

T: Padraig Roche

Third reserve; dual-purpose sort who has two wins on the level, his last win coming in a Galway festival premier handicap in 2023 off 82 (1m4f, good to yielding); not far behind at the Curragh in June (16.5f, good) but well beaten over hurdles the last two times and 3lb wrong.

4

8th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

2m 5f 129y

16:50 Galway

Brazil

11st 0lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Course winner on the Flat; rated 132 but no win over hurdles since November 2022; ran well on the level at the Curragh in June but beaten 17l on return to this sphere at Kilbeggan last month; others make more appeal.

8/1

Form: 81470-

Last run: 292 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won handicaps over 1m4f at Cork and 1m5f at Ballinrobe last season; faces tough task on yard/seasonal debut
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3rd

5

(5)

17th Jul 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:59 Down Royal

La Dame Blanche

8st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Dermot Kilmartin

The last of her three wins came at Ballinrobe off 14lb higher nearly two years ago; has been regressive in the last year and needs to do more, even off a falling mark

9/1

4th

6

(4)

7th Jul 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Tramore

La Dame Blanche

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Three-time turf winner but hasn't got her head in front since scoring off 12lb higher at Ballinrobe (1m5f, soft) in July 2024; three runs this term poor but acts on good ground and was second in this last season off 12lb higher; could revive.

20/1

7th

8

(1)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

20:30 Ballinrobe

La Dame Blanche

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Dermot Kilmartin

3-27 on turf on the Flat; last win came over C&D (soft) in July 2024 off 11lb higher; hasn't really shaped like a winner in waiting in two runs this season; her last run at Roscommon wasn't too bad but more needed to get her head back in front and she's 1lb wrong.

10/1

Form: 9/98-0 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 8st 8lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Promising novice hurdler in 2023 and won two novice chases last May/June; 3-18 on Flat; respectable eighth of 24 in last season's Cesarewitch, may have needed Killarney outing in the race won by Mordor; worth a precautionary market check.
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1st

1

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

3m 0f 0y

18:47 Down Royal

Reverend Hubert

11st 10lb

J: Philip Byrnes

T: C Byrnes

Talented 8yo was well held when 8-1 (same price as Rocky's Diamond) in Galway Plate; easy winner of 3m conditions hurdle at Cork previously and won 2m handicap at the Curragh on Derby weekend (now rated 95 on the level); only third of five when favourite for this last year, but has improved in the interim. 

3/1

13th

12

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

18:40 Galway

Reverend Hubert

11st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: C Byrnes

2-4 over fences, though not seen in this discipline since well held in a Grade 3 at this fixture two years ago; he returns in excellent form, in recent weeks winning on the Flat (2m) and over hurdles at Cork (3m); could have a big run in him.

16/1

1st

3

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Cork

Reverend Hubert

11st 6lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: C Byrnes

Smart dual-purpose type won a nice Flat prize over 2m a fortnight ago; came off worse in a couple of 3m clashes with Happy Jacky last year, but not by much, including when beaten a head in the corresponding race; relishes good ground.

6/1

Form: 12-110

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Went up 14lb in total for early-season wins at Gowran and Ballinrobe; down the field over 1m6f here last time, and held by several of these on that evidence; probably a bit high in the ratings now.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

22

(12)

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Molly Hall

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Alan McIntyre

Went up 14lb in total for early-season wins at Gowran and Ballinrobe; down the field over 1m6f here last time, and held by several of these on that evidence; probably a bit high in the ratings now.

22/1

10

(21)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Molly Hall

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Alan McIntyre

One of two runners for yard; won for the fifth time when taking a 1m5f Ballinrobe handicap last time; won over this trip on seasonal debut too; up 7lb and has an unhelpful draw so more needed again.

8/1

Form: 2/560-

Last run: 259 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Best Flat form in 2023 when winning twice, including an emphatic 1m5f success at Leopardstown; decent hurdles form in the second half of 2024 and by no means a bad run in the County Hurdle; ran over fences last time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

26th Sep 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:05 Listowel

Pinot Gris

11st 5lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Five-time winner under all codes; broke his chasing duck despite some novicey jumping in a 2m3f novice at Wexford in July; kept on late, after losing his place, in a similar handicap chase at Kilbeggan three weeks ago after a fine effort over hurdles at Galway; the type to keep improving over fences and this trip is more suitable; contender.

5/1

5th

1

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 95y

18:45 Kilbeggan

Pinot Gris

12st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won a beginners' chase easily at Wexford in July (19.5f, good); ran another solid race on latest when runner-up in a Listed handicap hurdle at Galway; 6lb lower back over fences, handles most ground and obvious chance off top weight.

11/4

2nd

2

1st Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 108y

15:12 Galway

Pinot Gris

11st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won over fences last time at Wexford (2m3f); dual hurdle winner and has posted some smart form in this sphere over shorter; has a chance if getting back to best hurdle form and staying this trip.

10/1

Form: 1095-2 CD

Last run: 149 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won this last year off a 5lb lower mark; went close in a 1m4f Dundalk event in January; poor recent hurdles run is a negative and this race looks stronger than last year's; good 3lb claimer aboard.
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6

13th Oct 2026

Good

2m 7f 95y

15:20 Punchestown

Golden Temple

11st 2lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Won over fences at Kilbeggan before a good second in a 2m6f handicap hurdle at the Galway festival; the race might have come too soon when pulled up at that track four days later; poor on the Flat at Down Royal on next start and down the field in a chase at Listowel last time

12/1

8th

5

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

16:30 Listowel

Golden Temple

11st 9lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Won over fences at Kilbeggan before a fine Galway hurdles effort; the race might have come too soon when pulled-up at that track four days later but has been poor on the Flat at Down Royal since.

12/1

9th

7

(3)

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:00 Down Royal

Golden Temple

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Noel Meade

In excellent form over jumps before pulled up (made mistakes) on second Galway attempt; 1-19 record on the Flat is a negative.

8/1

Form: /0/31-

Last run: 296 days

W: 8st 7lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Veteran is best known as a six-time chase winner, most recently scoring at Kilbeggan on the first of three starts after a winter break; won last year's Ulster Cesarewitch over 2m2f at Downpatrick; no stamina doubts, but vulnerable in this company.
Place /
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Distance / Class
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(1)

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:00 Down Royal

Happy Jacky

9st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Best known as a winner of eight races over hurdles; getting on in years but noteworthy as the winner of this race two years ago; has had a hurdles outing since a poor run on seasonal debut.

14/1

4th

1

10th Jul 2026

Good

3m 0f 0y

20:00 Cork

Happy Jacky

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Mark Fahey

Eight wins over hurdles and going for three in a row in this race, landing previous two renewals under this jockey; beat Reverend Hubert by a head last year; after eight months off, comeback third in Killarney chase was a good effort; quiet since but can't rule him out.

8/1

11th

10

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Good

2m 0f 76y

19:55 Curragh

Happy Jacky

8st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Veteran has notched up nine wins over jumps but is 1-9 on the Flat and hasn't won in this sphere since 2024; however, he was a close third in this last season off 1lb higher on good ground so he's not dismissed; 1lb wrong.

20/1

Form: 535-00 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Sole turf win came in 2m Galway handicap in 2023; well beaten on both starts this term; this appears very challenging.
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11th

6

(6)

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:24 Down Royal

Last Ammo

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Laura Hourigan

Sole turf win came in 2m1f Galway handicap two years ago (yielding); safely held this summer, most recently when attempting repeat Galway win; bit to prove.

16/1

12

(2)

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Last Ammo

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Laura Hourigan

Won this race under this rider in 2023 when trained by Richard O' Brien, his sole victory on turf; just 1lb higher now and signs of returning to form on fourth start for this stable at Ballinrobe last time; could go well.

16/1

12

(8)

21st Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 184y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Last Ammo

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Laura Hourigan

The last of his two wins was at Galway in 2023, over 2m; well held in three starts this year and needs loads more from 1lb out of the handicap.

50/1

Form: 74317- BF

Last run: 261 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
1m6f Redcar winner last autumn; run may have come too soon when flopped at odds-in in 2m Kempton race six days later; lacks an outing this term; his new trainer fits a tongue-tie.
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No Results Found

Form: 71-000 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Six-time Flat winner has been soundly beaten in all three races this season; good 7lb claimer aboard; otherwise hard to see any positives.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

5th

11

(12)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 3f 150y

16:42 Leopardstown

Arch Enemy

9st 0lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Patrick Magee

Tenth win on the Flat when digging deep on soft to heavy at Bellewstown (1m4f) and doesn't need slow ground; however, she's in a lot deeper here with a 5lb rise to deal with.

14/1

1st

1

(11)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 110y

17:00 Bellewstown

Arch Enemy

10st 4lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Patrick Magee

Won for the eighth time on turf when taking a 1m5f Ayr handicap last time and is also a C&D winner; raised 5lb for that but has won off a higher mark in the past and handles soft ground; player.

4/1

1st

1

(10)

18th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 26y

Class 5

17:20 Ayr

Arch Enemy

10st 1lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Patrick Magee

Won two in a row in July (1m2f/11.4f) and she's run pretty well in big fields on her last two starts, most recently fourth of 18 at Cork (1m4f); every chance that this extra furlong will be within range and she's won on ground from good through to heavy; this Irish raider could be in the mix.

8/1

Form: 220-60

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m4f Galway maiden last autumn, some useful efforts in defeat since, notably in a 1m6f handicap at the Listowel festival, and also over hurdles; 4lb out of the handicap.
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Verdict Starting price

29

(18)

29th Jun 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Dark Oak

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won a 1m4f Galway maiden last autumn, some useful efforts in defeat since, notably in a 1m6f handicap at the Listowel festival, and also over hurdles; 4lb out of the handicap.

50/1

13

(9)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Dark Oak

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won a 1m4f Galway maiden last autumn and some fine efforts in defeat since, including over hurdles; beaten 5l at Cork last time but can get closer today down 3lb.

12/1

10th

13

(9)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Dark Oak

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won a 1m4f Galway maiden last autumn and some fine efforts in defeat since, including over hurdles; beaten 5l at Cork last time but can get closer today down 3lb.

12/1

Non-runners

Weston, Nans View, Common Practice, Lord Erskine

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Payout
Exacta €89.40
Straight Forecast €38.49
Tricast €617.44
Trifecta €2194.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Too Bossy For Us

The Irish Sun:

La Vita Nova

POSTDATA:

Happy Jacky

TOPSPEED:

Lord Erskine

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Too Bossy For Us