August 23 / 16.37 Curragh

16.37

Good

Kwiff: Home Of The Supercharge Handicap

  • Prize money: £10239.67
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Kwiff: Home Of The Supercharge Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

1st
10 (8)
Daboya

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.20
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 18-994

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
AW maiden winner for Dermot Weld; had five runs for current yard and easily the best was last time at Galway (1m4f, soft) where she was a staying-on fourth (of 18) after hitting some traffic; now of interest all of a sudden.
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5th

15

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Daboya

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: R Donohoe

Dual-purpose; just 1lb higher than when winning a Curragh handicap last season (1m4f, good); shaped with promise when a 5l fifth of 14 at Roscommon latest and has gone well here before; interesting but wouldn't want to see much rain.

10/1

5th

3

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

Daboya

10st 1lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: R Donohoe

Won a 1m4f Curragh handicap last season off 3lb lower; added a Thurles maiden hurdle in November; strip fitter for comeback at Navan (behind Radar Ahead); could go well.

18/1

13th

4

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Daboya

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: R Donohoe

Versatile mare has won on turf/AW and over hurdles; ground should be coming right for her; lacks the advantage of a recent outing.

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 4557

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Similar sort of form in his maidens; 8-1 and hooded for handicap debut at Down Royal (1m2f) where he weakened out of it after jumping the path 2f out; may be capable of better.
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5th

2

(13)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 120y

17:27 Cork

Frank Pickle

10st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Mrs Denise Foster

0-7 on the Flat and rated 74; went closest when beaten a head at the Curragh off this mark last August (1m4f, good); beaten 7.5l when fourth in 1m handicap at the Curragh on latest; place chance but wouldn't want to see much rain.

10/1

4th

9

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Frank Pickle

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Mrs Denise Foster

Seven-race maiden has shown his best form on good ground over 1m4f; struggled on his sole start on testing ground and lacks a run; a bit to prove dropped back to 1m.

18/1

Form: 843115 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Progressed to win back-to-back 1m2f handicaps before finishing only fifth at Down Royal; has his stamina to prove over this far and it could be the handicapper has caught up with him.
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3rd

1

(3)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 132y

16:05 Thurles

Angelo Pio

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won back-to-back Down Royal handicaps over the extended 1m2f and bounced back from a below-form hat-trick bid to finish third (beaten roughly 1l) at the Curragh when last seen in August; that was a first run at this sort of trip and there could be more to come.

5/2

3rd

5

(5)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Angelo Pio

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Progressed to win back-to-back 1m2f handicaps before finishing only fifth at Down Royal; has his stamina to prove over this far and it could be the handicapper has caught up with him.

7/2

20/1

Form: 6/9-00

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Sole win in 22 starts came in a heavy-ground 1m3f maiden in 2023; placed in a maiden hurdle 12 days ago but that's modest form and hadn't threatened in his previous Flat handicaps before that.
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8

(3)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 144y

19:20 Clonmel

Dream Escape

11st 5lb

J: Mr C Mullins

T: Thomas Mullins

Sole win in 24 starts (including jumps_ came in a heavy-ground 1m3f maiden at Killarney in 2023; placed over hurdles before a fair fifth on the Flat at the Curragh on his penultimate start; remote tenth at Tipperary 11 days ago.

12/1

10th

13

(1)

31st Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 110y

17:30 Tipperary

Dream Escape

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Mullins

Sole win in 23 starts came in a heavy-ground 1m3f maiden at Killarney in 2023; placed over hurdles before a fair fifth on the Flat at the Curragh last time, more needed

14/1

5th

11

(1)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Dream Escape

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Mullins

Sole win in 22 starts came in a heavy-ground 1m3f maiden in 2023; placed in a maiden hurdle 12 days ago but that's modest form and hadn't threatened in his previous Flat handicaps before that.

20/1

Form: 100/99

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
1m3f maiden winner two years ago and added a claiming hurdle this May for Gordon Elliott; penultimate effort at Naas (not far behind Autocrat) wasn't devoid of promise but last week's run was when finishing last at Tramore (1m4f).
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9th

3

(16)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Voice Of Reason

10st 1lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: William Delahunty

Dual-purpose; 1-9 on turf on the Flat; won on the AW (1m4f) off 4lb lower in January and has generally held form well since; hasn't won on turf since 2023, however, and others make more appeal.

12/1

5th

3

(7)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Voice Of Reason

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: William Delahunty

Winner on turf and over hurdles; has developed into a capable AW performer, notching three wins and four seconds from eight runs here; no match for Beauparc last week, not guaranteed to avenge that loss despite altered terms

5/1

Form: 09-438

Last run: 136 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Last win came in a Navan handicap over 1m2f in October 2023 and remains 9lb higher; has run some competitive races in defeat since then and wouldn't be a bolt from the blue should she run well after a break.
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8th

4

(13)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Solar Breeze

9st 11lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Last win came in a Navan handicap over 1m2f in October 2023 and remains 9lb higher; has run some competitive races in defeat since then and wouldn't be a bolt from the blue should she run well after a break.

20/1

13

27th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

Solar Breeze

11st 9lb

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Twice ran well on AW over winter but not as good on turf last time; has a shout if at her best.

13/2

8th

11

(4)

9th Apr 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

14:48 Leopardstown

Solar Breeze

9st 5lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Losing run since 2023 but holding her form well on AW lately; at her best when she gets a good pace to aim at, which looks likely here but form of her recent Dundalk third has taken a few knocks and may be vulnerable to better treated rivals.

14/1

14/1

Form: 135626 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Ran respectably to be sixth of 16 at Naas recently (1m2f) and was bang there the time before at Roscommon (1m4f); has only ever won on the AW but that should change sooner or later.
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16th

5

(17)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Autocrat

9st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P Sweeney

Six-time AW winner; no success from 17 turf attempts; down the field when quite well fancied at Sligo 12 days ago; held by Maxwell Smart on that running.

12/1

10th

1

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Autocrat

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Orr

T: P Sweeney

Not long with Donegal yard and Donegal rider aboard; all six wins have come on AW at Dundalk, but he went close at Roscommon this time last year; best at 1m4f but has run some decent races over 2m.

12/1

7th

1

(13)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Autocrat

10st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: P Sweeney

Six-time course winner; gained fifth C&D victory in the hands of Colin Keane (retained) in a claimer in January (front two pulled well clear); more on his plate back in a handicap off top weight/poor draw but respected.

11/2

20/1

Form: 0995-

Last run: 432 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Beaten in maidens (5f-7.5f) won by some smart horses and she's raised significantly in distance here for handicap debut; after 14 months off the track, market support would be welcomed.
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10th

14

(2)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Goldino

8st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Beaten in maidens (5f-7.5f) won by some smart horses and she's raised significantly in distance here for handicap debut; after 14 months off the track, market support would be welcomed.

20/1

5th

2

(6)

17th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:05 Gowran Park

Goldino

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

150-1 when last to finish at Leopardstown (7.5f) and Queens Fury was third in that race; one for handicaps.

66/1

9th

5

(1)

6th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 60y

16:55 Leopardstown

Goldino

9st 2lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Two runs last month were modest, more likely type for a nursery.

66/1

Form: 304070

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Modest strike-rate, exposed and doesn't arrive here in the best of form; others much preferred.
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9th

8

(1)

13th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: John James Feane

C&D winner off 67 in December 2024, now 12lb lower; best run for some time when third to Without Love in January, a short-head off second-placed Doctor Grace; faces a renewal of more recent rivalry with Aingeal Dorcha and Storm Eric.

9/2

3rd

5

(13)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: John James Feane

C&D winner off 67 in December 2024; best run for some time off much reduced mark last month when third in three-way photo under today's rider, a short-head off second-placed Doctor Grace; one to consider off unchanged mark although draw not ideal.

15/2

3rd

4

(11)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Eighty Eight

9st 11lb

J: Brandon Wilkie

T: John James Feane

C&D winner off 12lb higher in December 2024; well handicapped but mostly out of form in 2025 and beaten 10.5l on return from 109 days off here last month; revival required.

16/1

33/1

Form: 89-139

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Failed to progress after a successful debut in Britain but got back on track with a stable debut win at Naas (1m2f, good); another good run followed and she was too keen at Galway (1m4f); possibilities if giving herself a chance.
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2nd

10

(13)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Miss Nifty

9st 3lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

On yard debut took a 1m2f Naas handicap under today's rider in June and ended a poor run of form with unlucky nose defeat by Longseoir over C&D last month, not clear run and allowing winner first run before running on really strongly at the finish; good chance of overturning that form give a clearer run if handling conditions.

13/2

2nd

10

(13)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Miss Nifty

9st 3lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

On yard debut took a 1m2f Naas handicap under today's rider in June and ended a poor run of form with unlucky nose defeat by Longseoir over C&D last month, not clear run and allowing winner first run before running on really strongly at the finish; good chance of overturning that form give a clearer run if handling conditions.

13/2

2nd

10

(13)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Miss Nifty

9st 3lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

On yard debut took a 1m2f Naas handicap under today's rider in June and ended a poor run of form with unlucky nose defeat by Longseoir over C&D last month, not clear run and allowing winner first run before running on really strongly at the finish; good chance of overturning that form give a clearer run if handling conditions.

13/2

Form: 341

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Unraced for Godolphin but it's been a positive start for these connections and she was well on top when it mattered to win a 1m2f AW maiden at odds-on; the runner-up is now a 13-race maiden but this filly has a top-class pedigree and brings lots of potential in handicaps.
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13th

7

(12)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Spring Dance

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Unraced for Godolphin but it's been a positive start for these connections and she was well on top when it mattered to win a 1m2f AW maiden at odds-on; the runner-up is now a 13-race maiden but this filly has a top-class pedigree and brings lots of potential in handicaps.

2/1

1st

9

(8)

12th Jul 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Spring Dance

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Positives to take from both her runs two months apart, last time running on well at Down Royal (1m2f); every chance.

11/8

11

(1)

30th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 109y

19:43 Down Royal

Spring Dance

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Very likeable first run when close up over the extended 1m1f at Gowran and back in fourth there was Victoria Kesia who would go on to beat Navy Waters at Limerick; good chance.

5/2

10/1

Form: 892216

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
2-21, doubling his tally in a 1m2f good-ground handicap at Navan in July; led but dropped out to be sixth in a Racing League handicap at Wolverhampton (9.4f); he's better than that and stays 1m4f; each-way claims.
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12

(16)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Dancing Steve

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins have come on turf but plenty of solid AW runs in defeat; however, has been poor the last twice and needs to get back to his best.

22/1

13th

2

(17)

5th Sep 2025

Good

1m 2f 145y

18:54 Down Royal

Dancing Steve

9st 13lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: Adrian McGuinness

C&D second in June before winning at Navan off 64, didn't count over 1m4f at the Curragh latest but can't be safely ruled out.

8/1

14th

6

(14)

23rd Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Dancing Steve

9st 9lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

2-21, doubling his tally in a 1m2f good-ground handicap at Navan in July; led but dropped out to be sixth in a Racing League handicap at Wolverhampton (9.4f); he's better than that and stays 1m4f; each-way claims.

10/1

Form: 15843-

Last run: 333 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Likeably consistent on the Flat and over hurdles, last seen finishing an excellent fifth in the Fred Winter at Cheltenham; respected off a competitive mark provided this race isn't needed after a lengthy break; has won after 195 days away.
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OUR TIP

Form: 00-410 D

Last run: 121 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Turf winner in France and added a Dundalk handicap in February off only 1lb lower; however, did disappoint at Tipperary in April (1m4f) and absent since.
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9

2nd Mar 2024

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:35 Navan

Sir Callisto

11st 7lb

J: Peter Carberry

T: A J Martin

One win from four starts on the level in France, staying on well to make all when last seen in November; bought for 20,000euros since and interesting recruit for this yard but possibly more of a long term project.

20/1

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Payout
Exacta €146.50
Straight Forecast €106.76
Tricast €450.11
Trifecta €1068.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Spring Dance

POSTDATA:

Dancing Steve

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Spring Dance

The Irish Sun:

Spring Dance