August 04 / 15.46 Naas

15.46

Good

Curragh To Curragh Cycle On 30th August Handicap (Div I)

  • Prize money: £5607.44
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 16 runners
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Curragh To Curragh Cycle On 30th August Handicap (Div I)

Runners: 16 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.20
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 400225 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
1m4f perhaps a stretch last time and had previously pushed an in-form rival close over Roscommon's extended 7f; capable of going well.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

10

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

18:47 Leopardstown

Star Mind

9st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Was fit from Dundalk when winning an amateur riders' race over 1m1f here a month ago; 9lb rise offset by rider's claim; one for the shortlist.

4/1

1st

8

(4)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

16:17 Leopardstown

Star Mind

10st 6lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Turf win came at Naas last August off 62 (7f, good to yielding); decent enough efforts at Dundalk recently; place chance.

5/1

5th

3

(4)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Star Mind

10st 1lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Gerard O’Leary

Dual AW winner in Britain; best run at this venue so far when dead-heating for third with Palazzo Persico in a claimer last Friday; this looks a stronger race.

8/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 051096

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Added a Listowel handicap (6.5f) in early June but hasn't prospered in the meantime; this drop in class may help matters.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

5

(1)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Navan

White Clover

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won at Listowel in June; no impact off revised mark next three starts but then went close at Naas; midfield on his two most recent starts; C&D maiden winner on yielding ground a year ago; all nine races in 2025 have been over further; first-time blinkered.

10/1

7th

7

(3)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:45 Cork

White Clover

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won at Listowel (6.5f, gd-yld) in June off 68; no impact off revised mark next three starts but then went close at Naas (7f, gd-yld) off 72; no apparent excuses when midfield at Fairyhouse latest; not easy to predict but has run well over C&D.

17/2

12

(7)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Fairyhouse

White Clover

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Dual winner and latest second at Naas (7f, good to yielding) was right up there with her best form, looked sure to collect until collared late on; in a higher grade here but off the same mark.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 604339

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Only had the eight races and ran well in three successive 6f handicaps before enduring a trouble run here 12 days ago; could be interesting back over 7f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(4)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:12 Cork

Send Harry

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Miss Evanna McCutcheon

Model of consistency on turf last summer, when his form included two Curragh placings over 6f; subsequently won over today's trip on Dundalk AW; recent Curragh comeback run should have brought him on so worth considering.

8/1

10th

2

(4)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Send Harry

10st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Evanna McCutcheon

Model of consistency on turf last summer, when his form included two third placings over C&D; transferred that form to 7f at Dundalk, picking up a well-deserved win; could feature now if reappearing in peak condition.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 2423-3 BF

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Close up in a maiden last time when the winner was rated only 63; consistent though and this is her first handicap for Jonny Murtagh.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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1st

3

(7)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Fairyhouse

Lady Pagasa

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Knocking on the door in recent starts; raised 3lb for short head defeat at Leopardstown on latest (7f, good); has run well on yielding to soft; in the mix again.

9/2

2

(2)

21st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 30y

17:55 Leopardstown

Lady Pagasa

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Regressive in Britain; has been consistent in maidens since joining Johnny Murtagh; Irish handicap debut at Naas provides plenty of encouragement; runs from a mark 13lb below her original assessment as a juvenile.

5/1

4th

4

(1)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:46 Naas

Lady Pagasa

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Close up in a maiden last time when the winner was rated only 63; consistent though and this is her first handicap for Jonny Murtagh.

8/1

Form: 8632-0 D

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Both wins in 2023 on slow ground so any rain would be a bonus; entitled to improve from Leopardstown comeback.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(11)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Racing Royalty

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

Disappointing favourite last time at Listowel but his previous runs suggested his turn might be near and he does enjoy slow ground; in the mix.

6/1

9th

13

(17)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:02 Listowel

Racing Royalty

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

Two wins in 2023 were gained in the autumn on soft ground, including over 7f at this venue; last season, he went close when second at Galway on heavy on his final outing; recent Galway third suggests he can add to his score before the end of the season.

5/1

3rd

13

(14)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Galway

Racing Royalty

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gillian Scott

Both wins in 2023 were gained in the autumn on soft ground; last season, went closest when second over C&D on heavy on his final outing; improved from his seasonal debut when fifth at Naas last month; Colin Keane aboard, could feature now

8/1

20/1

Form: 59-027 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Went up 7lb after being disqualified from first at Down Royal (7f, good; second run for this yard) and only seventh next time at Killarney where stepping up to 1m on slow ground were no excuses.
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Verdict Starting price

17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

17th

21

(6)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Purring Along

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: P G Fahey

Four wins all at 7f, including here this time last year off a lowly 47; went up 7lb for Down Royal win in June and has struggled since, including when well-backed at Galway on Monday, doing best work at finish; 6lb wrong.

20/1

Form: 804307 C BF

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Exposed four-time winner stuck on a losing run but has been running well and his seventh here last time (6f) was a close one despite enduring a wide trip; however, he's made his name as a sprinter and is 0-3 over 7f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

16/1

Form: -31509

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Both wins and most runs at Dundalk; 0-4 on turf and last three efforts leave him with much to prove.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

10

(13)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 4

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Nedita

8st 12lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Ian Williams

Dual Dundalk winner at 1m; left Ireland out of form (changed hands for 6,000gns) and he was tailed off at big odds for stable debut at Southwell.

50/1

11th

12

(12)

28th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 4

19:00 Southwell (AW)

Nedita

9st 0lb

J: George Downing

T: Ian Williams

Won twice at Dundalk (1m, AW) last winter but he was out of sorts in final five runs in Ireland; left David Marnane for 6,000gns last September; has plenty to prove on return for new yard and he's untried on Tapeta; stablemate of Tribal Wisdom.

20/1

11th

9

(13)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:41 Killarney

Nedita

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Both wins and most runs at Dundalk; 0-5 on turf, bit more encouraging behind Star Mind at Naas on latest but good bit more required here.

14/1

9th
5 (15)
Lovely

6/1

Form: -59176 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
40-1 winner of a Fairyhouse 7f handicap in May and that's a bit of a standout; well held since, though it was a higher grade last time.
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Verdict Starting price

3

(5)

21st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 30y

17:55 Leopardstown

Lovely

9st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Diego Dias

Long-priced winner at Fairyhouse; not far behind Lady Pagasa when ninth of 16 at Naas on latest, so should not be ruled out.

8/1

9th

5

(15)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:46 Naas

Lovely

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Diego Dias

40-1 winner of a Fairyhouse 7f handicap in May and that's a bit of a standout; well held since, though it was a higher grade last time.

6/1

6th

17

(6)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Leopardstown

Lovely

8st 11lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Diego Dias

Long-priced winner over 7f at Fairyhouse in May but well held off 5lb higher mark at Gowran since; tries a mile again but others look more likely.

16/1

16/1

Form: 40-005

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Ran well in a maiden here last year when 200-1; another good run at Navan last time where she rallied over 6f in first-time blinkers; this far is worth a go and a tongue-tie is added.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

16

(16)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Bluebelardo

8st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: M C Grassick

A nine-race maiden and not overly convincing on what she's achieved in handicaps.

25/1

13

(1)

6th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:45 Navan

Bluebelardo

9st 1lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: M C Grassick

Not disgraced in a maiden at the Curragh two weeks ago; handicap form is unconvincing; has never run over 5f.

20/1

8th

12

(7)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Bluebelardo

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: M C Grassick

Just okay handicap form of late, hard to see her having a major impact back in maiden company.

16/1

10/1

Form: 200091

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Nearly all her form is over shorter but she ran on well for a second career success over Limerick's extended 6f last month; Sam Coen rides again off a 5lb higher mark; has to be considered.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shes Smart

9st 6lb

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second reserve; two-time turf winner is 0-5 on the AW and yet to trouble the judge; out of form recently and a bit to prove on this surface.

16

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shes Smart

9st 6lb

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second reserve; two-time turf winner is 0-5 on the AW and yet to trouble the judge; out of form recently and a bit to prove on this surface.

11

(9)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Shes Smart

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won at Limerick (6.5f, good) in July but she has regressed of late and is 0-4 on the AW; one of two for the yard so watch the betting.

20/1

Form: -20068 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Beaten in the region of 4l in recent 7f handicaps at Fairyhouse and Leopardstown; exposed but in fair nick right now and has each-way claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

5

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Pinball Wizard

9st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: John C McConnell

A winner of six races when trained in Britain but failed to hit the frame for this stable last season; on a dangerous mark but lacks a run and likely best watched.

22/1

Form: 68-53 BF

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
One of the favourites when third on handicap debut at Gowran (7f, soft) and less testing ground here might bring her on some more; tries cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

23

(25)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Night Magic

9st 3lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Soundly beaten in maidens but was third at Gowran on handicap debut over this trip; below that level at Naas since with cheekpieces (retained); however, yard is in better form now so not dismissed.

14/1

13th

14

(8)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:46 Naas

Night Magic

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

One of the favourites when third on handicap debut at Gowran (7f, soft) and less testing ground here might bring her on some more; tries cheekpieces.

8/1

20/1

Form: 130-09 C

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Last season went well with two wins and often placed; needs a revival but he's dipped back to a good mark; trip/ground fine.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

10

(14)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:50 Limerick

Selective Power

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner who appreciates an ease in the ground; 3lb above his last success in September at Roscommon (7.5f, soft); positive return to turf at Bellewstown (1m, soft) two weeks ago when fourth of 14 following a poor effort at Dundalk prior; no surprise to see him feature.

7/1

4th

8

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Selective Power

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner who appreciates an ease in the ground; 5lb above his last success in September at Roscommon (7.5f, soft) but has run well here before and had a recent run at Dundalk so he'll be fit; each-way shout.

14/1

11th

11

(11)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Selective Power

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Thomas Coyle

Four-time winner (one at this venue); very comfortable winner of a Roscommon handicap in September off 59 (7.5f, soft); not at the same level off higher mark since; weakened into tenth over 10.5f here latest; this trip looks more suitable but has never won from a mark this high.

33/1

20/1

Form: 36-450

Last run: 89 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
6f heavy-ground winner in Britain; close up over this far at Wolverhampton in March but signed off for George Scott with two below-par runs; likely best watched after three months off.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Shelbourne

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Martin Hassett

Sole success came over 6f on heavy ground for former yard in Britain; decent run on similar ground at Gowran last month, trip probably too far both starts since; blinkers now tried and drops back in trip so could improve on recent efforts.

14/1

15

(14)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 73y

13:05 Galway

Shelbourne

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Martin Hassett

Sole success came over 6f on heavy ground for former yard in Britain; decent run on similar ground at Gowran last month, trip probably too far both starts since; blinkers now tried and drops back in trip so could improve on recent efforts.

14/1

9th

13

(6)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 3f 175y

17:25 Gowran Park

Shelbourne

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Martin Hassett

One of two for yard; sole success came over 6f on heavy ground for former yard; ran okay on heavy here (9.5f) on penultimate but failed to build on that at Naas latest; stamina to prove for this trip.

28/1

50/1

Form: 14000/

Last run: 1074 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Pretty much tailed off in his last four jumps races split between hurdling and chasing; unlikely to have the gears for this.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

(4)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 110y

16:35 Naas

The Virginian

9st 4lb

J: Ross Fagan

T: Padraig Roche

AW winner in 2022; in moderate form over jumps before finishing last back on the Flat here 20 days ago; 7f would have been inadequate but still has serious questions to answer.

20/1

16th

8

(6)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:46 Naas

The Virginian

9st 7lb

J: Ross Fagan

T: Padraig Roche

Pretty much tailed off in his last four jumps races split between hurdling and chasing; unlikely to have the gears for this.

50/1

11

4th Jul 2025

Good

2m 3f 110y

17:00 Wexford

The Virginian

10st 11lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Has been mixing chasing and hurdling recently to no avail; handicapper giving him a chance but hard to be confident in.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta €89.90
Straight Forecast €73.35
Tricast €698.76
Trifecta €933.60

Selections

POSTDATA:

Lady Pagasa

SPOTLIGHT:

Send Harry

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Gordon Bennett

The Irish Sun:

Lady Pagasa