September 27 / 14.00 Curragh

14.00

Yielding

HearMed Your Health, Your Hearing Joe McGrath Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £24380.17
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 12 runners
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HearMed Your Health, Your Hearing Joe McGrath Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

8/1

Form: 421720 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Six wins including this race last year and the Rockingham handicap earlier this year; solid in defeat twice after and didn't get the clearest of runs over 6f here last time; ground-versatile, he looks likely to be involved.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(3)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Keke

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Seven wins over 5f and 6f generally on good ground; won off 97 in a 6f handicap here last time (good); his mark of 104 is a career high but he will need to improve again now entering stakes company.

11/2

1st

3

(12)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Keke

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; six-time winner, the last three of which have come at the Curragh; testing ground a valid excuse for poor run at that venue on seasonal return but remains 4lb above last win and may need more help from the handicapper.

20/1

8th

2

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Keke

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; loves it here, as is evidenced by his three C&D victories; returns to action 6lb above his last win and has tended to improve for his seasonal reappearances in the past so might need this but can't totally discount given his liking for this venue.

5/1

Form: 0-6340 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
His five wins have all been over this trip, including a premier handicap over C&D last year; below form over 6f here last time but is capable off this mark and is ground-versatile so looks a player.
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2

(3)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Curragh

Kendall Roy

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Miss Kate McGivern

His five wins have all been over this trip, including a premier handicap over C&D last year; below form over 6f here last time but is capable off this mark and is ground-versatile so looks a player.

7/1

17th

10

(21)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:30 Curragh

Kendall Roy

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Miss Kate McGivern

Highly progressive last year, winning four 5f handicaps and taking a big hike up the weights; yet to score this term but some encouraging signs, notably from York fourth on latest; reproduction would give him a chance of reversing previous form with Red Evolution and Sarahmae.

12/1

4th

11

(8)

20th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Kendall Roy

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Miss Kate McGivern

He made giant strides as a 3yo, winning four 5f handicaps and soaring up the weights; both this season's efforts have been encouraging and this Irish raider shouldn't be passed over lightly.

20/1

14/1

Form: 276820 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 15 starts came in a Down Royal maiden last year; uneven form this year but some good runs in defeat including a second to Mint Man at Naas over 6f; not so good here last time and visor applied.
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1st

1

(6)

21st May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 16y

Class 4

18:05 Chepstow

Betsen

9st 11lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Tony Carroll

Turf winner (5f, good) in Ireland who scored at Southwell (6f, AW) on his stable debut in November; that 40-1 success hasn't been built on but this represents a drop back in grade; not confidently ruled out.

3/1

9th

9

(7)

8th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:25 Ascot

Betsen

8st 13lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Tony Carroll

Quite useful on turf in Ireland; kept almost entirely to AW since moving to this yard in the autumn but he might well have been involved in the finish at Leicester (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago but for being pushed nearly over the rail a furlong out; interesting to see what he comes up with here.

7/1

13th

13

(2)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:05 Leicester

Betsen

8st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: Tony Carroll

Won on stable debut at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) in November and he's posted some solid efforts since then; hard to rule out another good run but this is a step back up in grade and sole turf win was 19 months ago.

20/1

Form: 414180 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Her three wins this year include a defeat of Keke over C&D in August off 5lb lower than today; didn't get a clear run over 6f here last time and should do better today; easy ground suits.
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20th

21

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Sarahmae

8st 8lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three-time winner over 5f on varying ground types but hasn't been at her best so far this season, first two over C&D; cheekpieces now tried.

25/1

6th

4

(7)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Sarahmae

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Three-time winner at 5f on good and yielding ground, including at this venue last August; has struggled in two 6f outings at this venue this term; probably needs the ground to improve.

20/1

Form: 0-1733

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Three AW wins up to 7f when trained in UK by Harry Eustace; was a fine third in a 6f premier handicap here on stable debut last time, running on; not sure that this trip will suit as well but still considered.
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10th

9

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Sir Les Patterson

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Improved on the AW last winter with two wins at this trip (beat City House second occasion); turf return came at Newmarket early this month, showing plenty of pace until weakening final furlong in finishing creditable fourth in very valuable contest; remains on a handy mark compared to AW so has to be respected.

10/1

4th

5

(10)

2nd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

13:45 Newmarket

Sir Les Patterson

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Stephen Thorne

Enough evidence to point to him being a superior performer on AW but that is reflected in a handicap mark that is 9lb lower on grass; that said, it is still 11lb higher than when twice beaten at the Curragh last September and he'll need to leave his turf form well behind if he is to win.

12/1

11th

1

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Newcastle (AW)

Sir Les Patterson

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Inconsistent but talented when trained by Harry Eustace; on the up for his new stable, winning 6f handicaps in fine style last November and in February; could well have more to offer on AW but it will require a mighty performance to defy top weight in this field.

4/1

Form: 241321 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won his fourth race when scoring over this trip at Navan last time but is up 7lb for that narrow success; won over 6f at this track earlier in the season so has course form too; firmly in the mix.
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Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(5)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:32 Navan

Nezeeh

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

One of two for yard; kept busy last year and four wins included one over C&D (good) in September off 77 and just 1lb higher here; subsequently won off revised mark of 84 at Bellewstown in October; badly out of form so far this year, however, and needs a revival.

25/1

12th

12

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Nezeeh

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Five-time winner at 5f-6f on good and soft ground; is 2lb lower than when winning at Bellewstown in October but has struggled badly in both starts this season; others arrive in better form.

40/1

9th

1

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Nezeeh

10st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Gained fifth win of career off 1lb lower over C&D (soft) in October; out of form on AW in November; trailed in last of 14 on Curragh return a fortnight ago; contender if he's near his best with capable 7lb claimer aboard.

16/1

Form: 66-637 C

Last run: 152 days

W: 8st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Four wins including one over 6f here; not bad efforts in defeat in the spring and has been given a chance by the handicapper so is one to consider after a break.
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1st

2

(6)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Stag Night

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

One win and five places from ten Curragh starts; good chance now after second over C&D last month, marking an improvement from a third placing over 6f on seasonal debut; best suited by soft ground.

4/1

2nd

6

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Stag Night

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Course winner over 6f but effective at this trip; posted a solid effort on seasonal return when a 4.75l third behind Dmaniac here two weeks ago (6f, heavy); 8lb swing should enable him to get closer to that rival now; player.

7/1

3rd

4

(6)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Stag Night

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Five-time winner including over C&D (yielding); handles testing ground and is 4lb lower than when beaten 2.5l in this race on his seasonal return last year; 3l behind Staysound Susie when last seen in November but weighted to get much closer here; could go well.

11/2

Form: 133146 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Four wins including two at this track earlier in the year, beating Brigid's Cloak on latter occasion over C&D; solid runs off higher marks twice since and down 2lb from last time so considered.
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2nd

7

(12)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Gazelle dOr

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Five-time winner at 5f-6f on good and yielding ground; not at best on Curragh return; didn't get the clearest of runs when 12th of 15 and 5.5l behind the winner Mission Central in a C&D Listed contest last time; others preferred.

33/1

12th

13

(16)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Gazelle dOr

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: M C Grassick

Five-time winner at 5f-6f on good and yielding ground; well beaten on seasonal return at the Curragh (6f, soft) but may have needed that; likely to be ridden to try and nick some black type and could outrun her likely odds if they go a strong gallop.

50/1

Form: 415607 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
All nine wins have been at this trip and two have come here; won at Tipperary in July but was below form behind Nezeeh at Navan last time; down 2lb which is a help.
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7th

5

(4)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Harrys Hill

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Better known for his turf exploits and he's 1-8 on the AW; others preferred after finishing down the field at Navan after a break.

20/1

6th

4

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:32 Navan

Harrys Hill

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Martin Hassett

Eight-time winner on turf including once over C&D; sole success last season in Tipperary rated race (5f, good) when he had Eclairage 1.25l behind in third and weighted to uphold that form; runner up in this last year on seasonal return off 3lb higher; can't discount.

14/1

9th

7

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Naas

Harrys Hill

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

Multiple winner but has lost his way since doing well in the height of summer and trainer now turns to cheekpieces.

14/1

Form: 048554 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won over 6f on AW and at this track earlier in the year before second to Gazelle D'Or in a C&D premier handicap; mostly good runs since but needs more in this company off an unchanged mark.
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6th

5

(6)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Naas

Brigids Cloak

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Both wins were earlier this year over 6f and made it 0-6 at 5f when only midfield at the Curragh two weeks ago when they claimed 7lb off her back; needs more.

10/1

11

(9)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Curragh

Brigids Cloak

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Won over 6f on AW and at this track earlier in the year before second to Gazelle D'Or in a C&D premier handicap; mostly good runs since but needs more in this company off an unchanged mark.

14/1

4th

1

(7)

26th Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:55 Bellewstown

Brigids Cloak

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

3yo filly has been kept busy this season; won at Dundalk in April and at the Curragh in June off 71; hasn't troubled the judge of late, favourite at latter venue on latest when showing good speed for long way; blinkers replace usual cheekpieces (not latest) and drops in grade so respected.

11/4

Form: 227-05 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won one of his six starts when trained in UK last year; below his best in two starts for this yard and has to return to form; 2lb out of the handicap.
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13th

13

(5)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Airspeed

8st 9lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; ran well over C&D on final two starts of 2025; 0.75l behind Gazelle d'Or last September (yld-sft) and 2l behind Staysound Susie here in November (heavy); could go well if fit for his return.

10/1

3rd

3

(10)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

12:55 Curragh

Airspeed

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Edward Lynam

Winner and twice second in Britain for Karl Burke last season; pick of three runs this year on latest when good third in C&D premier handicap in September; races off 4lb higher mark now.

8/1

3rd

3

(10)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

12:55 Curragh

Airspeed

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Edward Lynam

Winner and twice second in Britain for Karl Burke last season; pick of three runs this year on latest when good third in C&D premier handicap in September; races off 4lb higher mark now.

8/1

20/1

Form: 536314 D BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Notched his second win when scoring over 6f at Naas last month and a solid effort in defeat here over the same trip since; needs more from 2lb out of the handicap.
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8th

11

(5)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 6f 60y

15:15 Listowel

Mint Man

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Won over 6f at Naas last summer and fair fourth over 5f back there latest; blinkers added and he's back on a winnable mark.

12/1

4th

2

(1)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Mint Man

10st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: P J F Murphy

Course form figures of 1-2 over 6f, the win coming off 1lb higher last August; has won over 5f on AW; below best in two outings this season but could revive back at this venue.

8/1

8th

5

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

18:30 Bellewstown

Mint Man

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

One win apiece on turf/AW; well beaten behind Nezeeh on sole C&D try in October when trying to make all; should be all the better for return run at Dundalk last month but others look more likely.

16/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €119.30
Straight Forecast €102.81
Tricast €2240.85

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Sarahmae

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Red Evolution

POSTDATA:

Nezeeh

The Irish Sun:

Keke

TOPSPEED:

Harry's Hill