August 16 / 14.17 Curragh

14.17

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £17066.12
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Nursery Handicap

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 4143

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 3lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won second time up in a Down Royal maiden (5f, good) when a 22-1 outsider; decent efforts in conditions races the last twice; not obviously well-treated for handicap debut, though rider's 7lb claim a help.
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9th

9

(1)

19th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:00 Newmarket

Sir Alfie

8st 11lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Charlie Pike

Dual Irish winner last term but he's not got going for his new yard this year; last turf start hinted he might be finding his level but he was beaten 10l on AW five weeks ago; well handicapped if this return to grass proves a positive.

33/1

6th

2

(1)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 5

18:46 Lingfield (AW)

Sir Alfie

9st 10lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Won twice in Ireland last season before closing out with two lesser efforts in Listed company; struggled for his current yard, coming a stone down the weights, and again didn't achieve much last time when fourth of five on turf here.

12/1

4th

3

(3)

25th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

20:00 Lingfield

Sir Alfie

9st 7lb

J: Thomas Greatrex

T: Charlie Pike

Two sprint wins in Ireland as 2yo, including when making all at the Curragh (6f, good) last August; well handicapped on that form but he's struggled since and has form figures of 89089 for his current yard; lost to prove.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 3762 BF

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Placed in two of four starts; coped well with the step up to 6f when touched off in a Sligo maiden 10 days ago; very much respected on handicap debut for last year's winning yard.
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3rd

4

(4)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Cork

Raphello

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Narrow defeat in a Sligo maiden in early August followed by a good third on nursery debut at the Curragh; another decent effort off this mark at Fairyhouse on latest; needs to find a bit more to get his head in front.

15/2

4th

1

(3)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Fairyhouse

Raphello

9st 12lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Below par back over 5f when just behind Zarvali in maiden last time but now returns to 6f over which he was placed off 1lb lower in a nursery at the Curragh; should run well.

5/1

8

(11)

28th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:30 Navan

Raphello

9st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Narrowly denied in a Sligo maiden before hitting the frame on handicap debut last time out; looks like a place player again if he handles the drop back to 5f.

7/2

Form: 3355

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 8lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Fine efforts in first two maidens but not as good the last twice; beaten 4.5l when fifth of 12 at Tipperary latest; steps up to 6f for the first time on handicap debut (should suit on breeding); can't discount.
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1

(1)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Catterick

Baker Blue

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Dylan Cunha

Turned in a career-best effort when winning a 5f handicap at Chester (good to soft) last month and produced another when fifth in a Listed race at Ascot (5f, good to firm) since; further progress can't be ruled out in his current mood.

9/2

5th

3

(6)

3rd Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

13:50 Ascot

Baker Blue

9st 3lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Dylan Cunha

Turned in a career-best effort when winning a 5f handicap at Chester (good to soft) three weeks ago; this is a stiffer test of his credentials.

25/1

1st

2

(7)

11th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 5f 15y

Class 3

15:17 Chester

Baker Blue

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Dylan Cunha

Prominent racer who has been running with great credit in useful handicaps this summer, most recently finishing fourth of 19 at York's Ebor meeting (5f, good); unlikely to be far away.

4/1

Form: 949

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 6lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; ran on well for fourth over 5f at Cork in his second maiden; beaten 12.5l in big field maiden over C&D last weekend; looks the type to improve for handicaps but opening mark doesn't look a gift.
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8th

6

(7)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:02 Curragh

Profit Centre

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Four runs all over sprint trips, notably Cork maiden fourth; recent handicap debut effort here doesn't suggest he's an obvious candidate for this step up in trip; tongue-tie tried.

10/1

4

(3)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Profit Centre

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: K J Condon

One of two for yard; ran on well for fourth over 5f at Cork in his second maiden; beaten 12.5l in big field maiden over C&D last weekend; looks the type to improve for handicaps but opening mark doesn't look a gift.

10/1

9th

12

(11)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Profit Centre

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Fifth in a Naas barrier trial; no impression at Tipperary on debut; Cork fourth over 5f showed he is beginning to get the hang of things; needs to find extra.

12/1

Form: 645

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
One of four for yard; debut run at Cork (5f, good) her best (behind Baker Blue, ahead of Raphello); cheekpieces worn for 5.75l defeat at Down Royal on latest discarded; steps up to 6f for handicap debut and rider takes off 5lb; interesting.
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2nd

2

(5)

28th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:30 Navan

Monte Vista

9st 11lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Promise in maidens and took a step forward when beaten 1l at the Curragh 12 days ago; 3lb higher but met some trouble in running and ought to go well again with first-time blinkers on.

7/2

5

(10)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Monte Vista

9st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

One of four for yard; debut run at Cork (5f, good) her best (behind Baker Blue, ahead of Raphello); cheekpieces worn for 5.75l defeat at Down Royal on latest discarded; steps up to 6f for handicap debut and rider takes off 5lb; interesting.

6/1

10

(1)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:10 Down Royal

Monte Vista

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Promise on debut at Cork and again when a 3l fourth of 15 in a Naas maiden earlier this month; well-drawn here and the new cheekpieces could eke out a bit more; big chance if they do.

13/2

Form: 34555

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; fifth in first two nurseries over C&D and at Sligo on latest; handicapper slow to relent; more needed off this mark.
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2

(10)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:04 Down Royal

Award Ceremony

9st 9lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Consistent enough in defeat in maidens and nurseries but didn't seem to get home over 6f the last twice including behind Prarie Echoes at Sligo; may do better back to this trip.

13/2

6

(12)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Award Ceremony

9st 1lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Second runner for yard; fifth in first two nurseries over C&D and at Sligo on latest; handicapper slow to relent; more needed off this mark.

9/1

1

(13)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 21y

18:25 Sligo

Award Ceremony

9st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Regressive RPRs in maidens and was 18-1 when fifth of eight on nursery debut at the Curragh (6f) where she raced too freely; no surprise to see some headgear now turned to.

15/2

Form: 450

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Fine run on debut at Tipperary (5f, yld-sft) when just behind Ballyhane Stakes winner Howd'yadoit; struggled in the Ballyhane last time and blinkered for handicap bow; yard won a nursery at Sligo 10 days ago but she may need softer ground.
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5th

10

(9)

4th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 212y

Class 5

16:20 Haydock

Gelato

9st 6lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

She appreciated the step up in trip when opening her account at Ffos Las (7.5f, soft; second start for this yard) in June; weak in the market when last of five (1m, good) next time but maybe getting back on a softer surface will help.

25/1

5th

3

(2)

4th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

17:00 Ffos Las

Gelato

9st 3lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Ex-Irish filly who was going beyond 6f for the first time when winning here (7.3f, soft) in June on her second stable start; 7lb higher today and on different ground, but she had 3l in hand last time and could have more to offer at this sort of trip; key player.

2/1

Form: 860

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 12lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Hasn't cut much ice in maidens, including two over C&D; potential improver now switched to handicaps for in form yard and worth monitoring closely in the market.
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Form: 40263

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; has had five runs in maidens and has run well in defeat in three of them; form of latest third at Beverley hasn't really worked out; probably best watched in first-time tongue tie on handicap debut.
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10

(1)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

Believe In Glory

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Has had a busy campaign; behind a couple of these when sixth at Naas on penultimate; traffic problems when beaten 1.75l into third at Down Royal latest (5f, yielding); return to 6f fine and in the mix again off the same mark.

11/4

9

(5)

29th Sep 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:04 Down Royal

Believe In Glory

8st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: K J Condon

Maiden after eight runs but some decent efforts, including over this trip behind Bay Of Supremacy at Naas last time; needs more down 1lb.

10/1

9

(5)

18th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:37 Naas

Believe In Glory

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: K J Condon

Has plenty of experience; placed at a modest level at Hamilton and Beverley; has finished in front of Cisterna in two nursery clashes; may feature at this modest level.

5/1

Form: 980

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Third runner for yard; no impact in maidens; tongue tie goes on for handicap debut; 3lb wrong (negated by rider's claim) and likely best watched unless the market suggests otherwise.
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7th

3

(6)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Simmering Seas

9st 12lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Very consistent since joining her current trainer and has gone up 4lb as a result; soft ground might have been against her at Cork last time but she was beaten very early; interesting on her first try at this trip and on this surface.

7/1

17th

4

(14)

29th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Cork

Simmering Seas

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel James Murphy

Very consistent since joining her current trainer and has gone up 4lb as a result; tongue-tie added today.

15/2

Form: 7000

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Fourth runner for yard; no show in maidens or on handicap debut at Sligo; cheekpieces worn last time are discarded; 7lb wrong (though rider claims 7lb) and hard to make a case for on form.
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14th

4

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

17:40 Bellewstown

Enthusiastically

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Sean Hayes

Won 7f Dundalk nursery on AW debut last November when trained by Donnacha O'Brien; didn't quite see out the stiff mile when close fourth at Dundalk on yard debut; completely tailed off over 6f at the Curragh on latest; headgear combination is back on eased in grade.

25/1

18th

15

(16)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

16:40 Curragh

Enthusiastically

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Sean Hayes

Won a 7f Dundalk nursery win on AW debut last November; confirmed a fair standard of form with two fourth placings later that month; formerly trained by Donnacha O'Brien; did not quite see out the 1m trip when making a satisfactory debut for Sean Hayes at Dundalk in March; one for the shortlist.

6/1

4th

6

(3)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Enthusiastically

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Sean Hayes

Modest form in turf maidens/nurseries; but made an immediate impact on AW debut over 7f last November; confirmed a fair standard of form with two fourth placings later that month; finished in front of Cosmic Motion in a claimer; has left Donnacha O'Brien to join Sean Hayes.

9/2

Form: 7087

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Modest form in maidens; ran well to a point on handicap debut at Sligo (6f, gd-yld) after an 88 day break; could come on for that and while she is 7lb wrong here, that is negated by talented rider's claim; could outrun likely odds.
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4th

3

(2)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

19:01 Chepstow

Luna Beaux

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Both wins have came on AW over 6f at Wolverhampton; raced too freely when a beaten favourite here (6f, good to firm) 11 days ago; steps back up in trip and needs to settle better to give herself a chance of getting home.

4/1

5th

5

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

18:35 Chepstow

Luna Beaux

9st 3lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Dual Wolverhampton winner earlier in the year, latterly off a 2lb higher mark, who found the race not panning out her way under a hold-up ride last time; having the vastly experience Taryn Langley take off 5lb won't hurt and she's one to consider.

9/4

4th

2

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 160y

Class 6

18:05 Bath

Luna Beaux

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Dual 6f AW winner this year; kept on for very respectable fourth in 0-70 contest over C&D (good to firm) a fortnight ago and is 1lb lower today; probably won't be far away.

5/1

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Raphello

POSTDATA:

Gelato

TOPSPEED:

Cisterna

SPOTLIGHT:

Monte Vista

The Irish Sun:

Raphello