August 30 / 16.37 Curragh

16.37

Good

Paddy Power Supporting Cancer Trials Ireland Irish Cambridgeshire (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £48760.33
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Paddy Power Supporting Cancer Trials Ireland Irish Cambridgeshire (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

Form: 534058 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
All eight turf wins at this venue (also placed here on ten occasions); as good as ever when landing the 7f Gladness Stakes over C&D in March; form since largely respectable but hard to see him improving on last year's fifth in this race (off 2lb higher).
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2nd

2

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Splendid veteran showed he retained enthusiasm when winning the 7f Gladness Stakes in March, his ninth Curragh win on his 50th visit; found 5f too sharp at Naas last time; runs in this event for the fourth consecutive year, second at 25-1 in 2023, ninth in 2024, third behind James Delight at 33-1 last season; asking a lot now in a strong edition.

12/1

9th

1

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Big Gossey

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Charles O’Brien

Marvelous veteran showed he retained all his ability when winning for the eleventh time in the Listed Gladness Stakes at the Curragh (7f, sft-hvy) a month ago; however, has come up short in the last three renewals of this race and 5f probably sharp enough for him these days.

10/1

1st

3

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Splendid veteran with eight Curragh wins to his name; thoroughly deserved his career highlight when beating a subsequent Classic winner in this race last year; has also produced many good displays in defeat here; showed plenty of zest with Dundalk second in December; eased when beaten on reappearance in the Irish Lincoln.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 00-115 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 104

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer reappeared with last-gasp win in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March and landed handicap at Newcastle (1m, AW) in June; didn't land a blow but took another step forward in well-contested Goodwood conditions event early this month; shortlisted.
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10th

5

(9)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 192y

Class 2

14:55 York

Godwinson

9st 5lb

J: George Bass

T: Jack Channon

Won the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) last March and followed up at Newcastle (1m, AW); of interest on those efforts but he went off the boil on his final three starts for William Haggas; needs to get back on track on stable debut (remains in same ownership); slow ground would aid cause.

25/1

3

(19)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:40 Ascot

Godwinson

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Hold-up performer who won the Lincoln (1m, good to soft) on his reappearance and followed up at Newcastle (1m, AW); a case can be made on those progressive performances but he appears to have gone off the boil on his last two runs (reportedly coughed last time); best turf form is on good to soft.

25/1

2

(11)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Godwinson

9st 13lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: William Haggas

Hold-up performer reappeared with last-gasp win in the Lincoln at Doncaster (1m, good to soft) in March and landed handicap at Newcastle (1m, AW) in June; didn't land a blow but took another step forward in well-contested Goodwood conditions event early this month; shortlisted.

9/2

10/1

Form: 44-450 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 6lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Won this race in 2023 off today's mark; hasn't won since but good fourth in the race last year off 100 and solid runs on opening two runs this campaign before Galway disappointment last month when too keen; visor added to usual tongue-tie here.
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3rd

7

(11)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Coeur Dor

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Four-time winner but not since Irish Cambridgeshire win of 2024; definite encouragement on second start back off reduced mark without quite staying this trip at Leopardstown; blinkers now replace visor and now 11lb below career-high mark but stamina remains a concern at this trip.

10/1

6th

2

(11)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:32 Leopardstown

Coeur Dor

10st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: D K Weld

Four-time winner; on a long losing sequence; towards the rear on seasonal debut at the Curragh; now 9lb below career-high mark but needs to show a spark of revival.

14/1

16th

7

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Coeur Dor

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Smart sort is only 4-29 but has run well in defeat many times in quality races including when beaten 2.5l into fourth over C&D off 95 in October; this ground could be a bit too testing for him on return but the veteran could still go well.

25/1

Form: -00310 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Second to Coeur d'Or in this race in 2023, down the field last year; back to form when scoring off reduced mark at Fairyhouse last month but well held off 7lb higher at Galway; bit to find off this mark.
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13th

3

(15)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Blues Emperor

9st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Five wins for Johnny Murtagh; signs of a return to form when fourth of 17 here on latest; now 10lb below his last winning mark; one for the short list.

14/1

4th

3

(7)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Blues Emperor

9st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Five wins for Johnny Murtagh but huge odds in three handicap runs for new stable and didn't run well enough to suggest he's well handicapped.

100/1

16th

15

(17)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Blues Emperor

8st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Five wins for Johnny Murtagh, including handicap on Irish Derby day over C&D in July 2023 off 4lb higher; not shown enough in two starts for new outfit to suggest he's well handicapped anymore.

33/1

Form: /4-666 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner at 1m, most recently Killarney handicap over two years ago; only seen once last year and yet to really hit form in three runs this year albeit not disgraced; good bit more needed.
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7th

4

(2)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Howyoulikethat

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Three-time C&D winner; no further success since July 2023 turf win at Killarney; stayed on to take fourth behind Una Matata last time; down 2lb and should appreciate this trip.

10/1

4th

2

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Howyoulikethat

10st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Three-time course 1m winner; no further success since July 2023 turf win at Killarney; fair form here November/December, not so good last month; 7f probably a bit sharp for him.

14/1

8th

12

(10)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Howyoulikethat

8st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Three-time C&D winner; no further success since July 2023 turf win at Killarney; two recent efforts here behind Instant Appeal were okay but may need more help from the handicapper (rider's claim a positive).

16/1

Form: 813-10 C

Last run: 73 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Four wins include here over 7f last September and when overcoming trouble in running over 7f at Cork on seasonal debut in May; following month fast ground may not have been ideal when well down the field in Royal Hunt Cup; remains of interest off this mark.
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2nd

7

(2)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Tokenomics

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Course handicap winner at 1m1f; cracking effort when 2.5l fourth in Listed Heritage Stakes over C&D (yld-sft) last month when he had three of these behind despite not getting the clearest of runs; acts on good ground and seems to be improving; a bit to find on the figures, but could go very well.

9/1

4th

9

(3)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Tokenomics

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Five career wins, the most recent off 98 in a 1m handicap at Dundalk last November; should strip fitter following an AW run in February; stable in fine form, combined for a Dundalk treble last week.

9/1

3rd

3

(1)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Tokenomics

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: David Marnane

Five career wins; built on runner-up finishes at the Curragh and here when making it 2-5 on the AW over C&D in November handicap off 98, keen early but seeing it out impressively; now rated 104, has a leading chance on these terms on return from a break.

11/4

Form: 281232

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Progressive 6yo won at Leopardstown in June and has stepped forward again in thee runs in defeat since, latest when beaten a head in Colm Quinn BMW Mile at Galway; 5lb higher but remains very much one to keep on side.
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7th

4

(6)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Bear Profit

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard O’Leary

Has won five races up to 1m1f from 34 Flat starts; fine runs in defeat in premier handicaps at Leopardstown and Galway over the summer but was a bit below that level in the Cambridgeshire here last time; can be keen so needs to settle better.

7/1

7

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Bear Profit

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Progressive 6yo won at Leopardstown in June and has stepped forward again in thee runs in defeat since, latest when beaten a head in Colm Quinn BMW Mile at Galway; 5lb higher but remains very much one to keep on side.

6/1

12

(3)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:40 Galway

Bear Profit

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Progressive 6yo won at Leopardstown last month and most recently career-best at same venue when staying on third to Slieve Binnian in premier handicap, having not had the clearest of runs; each-way claims.

12/1

Form: 20-036 CD

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Two C&D wins include premier handicap last year, later beaten a head in this race off 91; quieter campaign in 2025, pick of three runs when strong-finishing third (after not clear run) over C&D on Derby weekend; quick ground may not have suited last time (stayed on under considerate handling) but big player back on easier ground.
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10th

4

(17)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

State Actor

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: W T Farrell

Won twice over C&D in 2024, including a premier handicap; some good runs in defeat this year including over 1m2f here last time; this trip suits better and handles this ground so is considered.

8/1

10th

4

(17)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

State Actor

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: W T Farrell

Won twice over C&D in 2024, including a premier handicap; some good runs in defeat this year including over 1m2f here last time; this trip suits better and handles this ground so is considered.

8/1

Form: -74108 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Last year's third won over this trip at Naas in May on third start for current yard; never landed a blow on unfavourable far side in Kensington Palace Handicap and again in Colm Quinn BMW Mile at Galway; cheekpieces now tried.
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5th

4

(9)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Independent Expert

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Eight wins, two of them here; latest success was over 7f at Naas in March and ran well in big-field contest at the Curragh next time; disappointed when odds-on for Gowran claimer last week, but picked up a few grazes and she's better than that.

3/1

5th

3

(4)

20th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Independent Expert

9st 10lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Eight-time winner, most recently Naas handicap over this trip in March (soft); safely held both starts since but closely matched with Gloriously Glam on C&D run on these better terms.

9/4

8th

3

(5)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Independent Expert

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Eight-time winner, five over this trip; landed 7f handicap at Naas on soft two starts ago; ran well off 4lb higher when beaten 6l into sixth at the Curragh 19 days ago; should go well back in trip and has won off higher in the past.

10/1

10/1

Form: 50-502 CD

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Last win came in a valuable C&D handicap last summer off 88 but back to form off reduced mark at Leopardstown last month in first-time cheekpieces, staying on well to deprive Bear Profit of second (1m1f); has to be considered.
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10th

1

(12)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Booyea

10st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Gibney

Best run last year when second in valuable C&D handicap (good to firm) in first-time cheekpieces off 90; form regressed afterwards but encouraging seasonal return (well-backed) at Naas last month over 1m; down in grade here off a fair mark so one to consider.

6/1

5th

6

(9)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Booyea

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Gibney

Best runs last year came in a valuable Leopardstown handicap (1m1f, good to firm) when second in first-time cheekpieces, and when a close sixth at the Curragh next time in the same headgear; form regressed when headgear left off in two runs afterwards and it doesn't appear here.

16/1

8

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Booyea

9st 3lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

His four wins include a premier handicap over 1m here in 2024; some good runs in defeat this year including in the Cambridgeshire here; might not have stayed 1m2f last time.

9/1

Form: 83-631 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Was gaining only a second career win when scoring at Galway last month under a well-judged front-running ride from a low draw in first-time cheekpieces, having shaped well eight days earlier at Naas; hit with 10lb rise so back up to career-high mark here and not sure low draw is ideal this time.
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5th

4

(6)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Genuine Article

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gerard Keane

Only two wins from 22 Flat starts, placed nine times; below best on seasonal debut in Curragh event won by today's rival Key Witness.

16/1

15th

4

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Genuine Article

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gerard Keane

Consistent handicapper last season; last win came at Galway festival over 1m on soft in July; good effort over C&D when short head second in Irish Cambridgeshire in August; acts on all ground; last two hurdle runs of limited significance and should be fitter than most after them.

16/1

7th

3

(21)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Genuine Article

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Gerard Keane

Has a modest win record but usually runs well in defeat; won at Galway and fine runs since including in the Cambridgeshire here; 7f was maybe a bit too short last time but has to be considered back to 1m.

14/1

Form: 504954 D

Last run: 62 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Age likely catching up with the dual Group 2 winner but seasonal-best over C&D on Derby weekend when only conceding third close home to State Actor; claims on that run but low draw may not be ideal.
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3rd

2

(5)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

I Am Superman

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Eight-time winner but none since winning over this trip on soft at Gowran in May 2024; steadily regressing this year although some glimpses of form; vulnerable.

9/2

3rd

2

(5)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

I Am Superman

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Eight-time winner but none since winning over this trip on soft at Gowran in May 2024; steadily regressing this year although some glimpses of form; vulnerable.

9/2

3rd

2

(5)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

I Am Superman

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Eight-time winner but none since winning over this trip on soft at Gowran in May 2024; steadily regressing this year although some glimpses of form; vulnerable.

9/2

Form: 114014 CD

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Thriving for current yard, winning at Gowran and over C&D last month (second won recently); staying on fourth behind front-running Genuine Article at Galway was a decent effort from a wide draw; better draw here and not one to rule out.
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5th

1

(4)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

15:09 Gowran Park

Pink Oxalis

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including over 1m at this track on soft in April; career-best when landing a very competitive fillies' handicap at Leopardstown last September; not in the same form on first two starts this year; slowly away over 7f here last time, staying-on third was a decent effort in the circumstances.

5/1

3rd

1

(1)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:48 Gowran Park

Pink Oxalis

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including over a mile at this track on soft in April; won very competitive fillies handicap at Leopardstown in September off 5lb lower; not been in same form in two starts this term and needs a big step forward down in trip off top weight.

16/1

23th

8

(22)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Pink Oxalis

9st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four wins last year, including a 1m premier handicap at Irish Champions fixture at Leopardstown; would prefer better ground.

25/1

Form: 310 D

Last run: 98 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Unexposed 3yo won Cork maiden in April but last of 11 in handicap here following month (7f) after slow start; had time off since so remains open to improvement but against some seasoned handicappers here and 2lb wrong.
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1st

1

(13)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Jagged Edge

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

One of two for trainer; lightly-raced 4yo didn't race at two; won twice in a five-race career for Dermot Weld last season; won a 1m Cork maiden and the Irish Cambridgeshire at the Curragh (1m, good to yielding) off 3lb lower after a three-month absence; way below that in final start at the Curragh; runs well fresh, so not out of it on stable debut.

12/1

17th

14

(14)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Jagged Edge

9st 1lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: D K Weld

Lightly raced 3yo won a soft-ground Cork maiden in April and returned from summer break for 22-1 win in 15-runner Irish Cambridgeshire here last month (2lb wrong), getting up closing strides despite rider briefly losing an iron; could have more to offer now upped in trip with ground remaining in his favour.

8/1

14

(6)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Jagged Edge

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: D K Weld

Unexposed 3yo won Cork maiden in April but last of 11 in handicap here following month (7f) after slow start; had time off since so remains open to improvement but against some seasoned handicappers here and 2lb wrong.

20/1

Form: 031-17 C BF

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won here last autumn for previous yard and added Naas win on yard debut last month; didn't land a blow at Roscommon after a tardy start latest; 6lb wrong here and remains uproven at 1m; cheekpieces added.
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13th

6

(11)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Engines On

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Very progressive in handicaps last season, two of his three wins coming here over 7f on ground with an ease; latest came in September when beating subsequent winner Tokenomics by 0.75l; may have hit his ceiling judged on return effort in Irish Lincoln (finished 14th) but could easily step forward for that.

18/1

16th

10

(26)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Engines On

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Has recorded two of his three wins at this venue; career-best when scoring over 7f on final start last season; that was preceded by a creditable third of 15 over C&D in the Irish Cambridgeshire.

10/1

11

(4)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Engines On

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Won over C&D on soft last November and doubled up on return this year at Naas on debut for this yard; ran a cracker from 6lb out of the handicap in the Cambridgeshire last time, getting a good ride in front; chance if backing that up.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta €438.10
Straight Forecast €223.85
Tricast €5569.79
Trifecta €2364.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

State Actor

The Irish Sun:

Booyea

POSTDATA:

Blues Emperor

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Coeur d'Or

TOPSPEED:

State Actor