September 27 / 15.45 Curragh

15.45

Yielding

Goffs Million

  • Prize money: £409090.91
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 30 runners
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Goffs Million

Runners: 30 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

1st
6 (29)
Dorset

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.60
  • Place: £3.70

Form: 2154 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Expensive yearling got off the mark in a C&D maiden on second start; beaten by the classy Zavateri twice since, by over 8l in the National Stakes latest; can race keenly but the hood worn last time is left off; looks the yard's second-string but still respected.
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4th

6

(7)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Dorset

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Won three times as a juvenile, including the valuable Goffs Million over course and distance; finished 2.5l behind Power Blue on seasonal return at Leopardstown when seventh of 11 (7f, good to yielding); faced a tough task in the French 2,000 Guineas; weakened into a modest ninth in the Jersey Stakes last time; others preferred.

17/2

9th

1

(6)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Dorset

9st 6lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Capped a productive 2yo campaign by winning the valuable Goffs Million at the Curragh and a Group 3 at Leopardstown, both on softish ground (unraced on firmer than good); no better than seventh this year, facing a stiff task in the French 2,000 Guineas on latest; penalised and needs a personal best.

25/1

7th

2

(6)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 42y

15:55 Leopardstown

Dorset

9st 5lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Ran well in Group 2 Vintage Stakes at Goodwood; sacrificed in pacemaking role in the National Stakes (Curragh); beat 29 rivals to land the Goffs Million; followed that up with a front-running C&D Group 3 win in the Killavullan Stakes; talented apprentice is 2-2 on the Wootton Bassett colt who is effective on soft ground.

6/1

OUR TIP

20/1

  • Place: £7.30

Form: 21

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Just denied over this trip at Newmarket on debut then got off the mark up to a mile at Hamilton; this demands plenty more back down in trip.
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2nd

3

(10)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

August George

9st 5lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

Just denied over this trip at Newmarket on debut then got off the mark up to a mile at Hamilton; this demands plenty more back down in trip.

20/1

1st

1

(7)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 68y

Class 4

17:05 Hamilton

August George

9st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

90,000euros yearling who belied his 50-1 odds when staying on strongly for a neck second in newcomers' maiden at Newmarket (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago, splitting two Godolphin runners; today's extra yardage may well be a positive and he's the one to beat.

Evs

2nd

2

(3)

8th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:20 Newmarket (July)

August George

9st 7lb

J: Stevie Donohoe

T: Ivan Furtado

90,000euros yearling; first foal of a French 5.5f 2yo/7f winner (RPR 87), herself a sister to a German 1,000 Guineas winner; stable not renowned for 2yo winners.

50/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 51114 CD BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Won a C&D maiden on second start and then took a Leopardstown Group 3 followed by the Group 2 Debutante Stakes back here; below form when trying to make all in the Group 1 Moyglare Stakes last time; is maybe better off getting a lead; still the one to beat here.
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9th

4

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Composing

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: A P O’Brien

Dual Pattern winner in busy 2025 campaign; has raced six times to much less effect since her 7f Group 2 success here last August; sole runner for Ballydoyle in the Ribblesdale, hampered and hung right; not a bad effort, but well held by Earth Shot and Johanna Walsh.

25/1

5th

2

(8)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Composing

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Won Group 3 (7.2f, good to yielding) and Group 2 (7f, good) races in Ireland last summer; she's raced five times subsequently and hasn't kicked on but she's the sole representative of Aidan O'Brien, who has won the last three runnings, and perhaps first-time blinkers will trigger a revival.

8/1

5th

1

(13)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 42y

16:25 Leopardstown

Composing

9st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Summer hat-trick culminated in Group 2 win at the Curragh, beating Suzie Songs (7f, good); beaten favourite in the Moyglare and Goffs Million at the same venue; unplaced in the Fillies' Mile on final start; officially rated 10lb below stablemate True Love.

13/2

18/1

Form: 224 BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Solid efforts in defeat in three maidens, with best effort coming in the Convivial at York last time over this trip; has to find a fair bit more.
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27th

24

(13)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

16:50 Ascot

New Monarch

8st 11lb

J: David Probert

T: Andrew Balding

Doesn't appear to have made any striking progress as a 3yo and he was beaten fair and square on handicap debut at Goodwood last time in a race contested by others in here who didn't get the rub of the green that day; looks vulnerable.

50/1

6th

7

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:25 Goodwood

New Monarch

8st 13lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Eased once beaten upped to 1m on Good Friday when bidding for an AW double; consistent sort otherwise, including on turf last year, and may rebound; however, balance of form suggests he's no certainty to defy his mark on handicap debut.

16/1

7th

4

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 1

13:15 Newcastle (AW)

New Monarch

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Andrew Balding

Progressive in defeat on turf across his four 2yo starts and he reappeared with a novice win at Kempton (7f, Polytrack) 16 days ago, when odds-on; further improvement is necessary if he's to follow up today, but that can't be ruled out and there's every chance 1m will be fine; yard in good form.

4/1

8/1

Form: 51 D

Last run: 79 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was fifth to Composing over C&D on debut before winning a Leopardstown maiden with the minimum of fuss; needs to improve plenty on that form but yard won this two years ago with a debutant so has to be taken seriously despite the absence.
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2nd

6

(1)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

17:55 Leopardstown

Phenomenal Filly

9st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

C&D winner on second of three starts at two; fine effort when fifth in the 30-runner Goffs Million; relatively unexposed and could be good enough to cope with her five older rivals.

5/2

5th

27

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Phenomenal Filly

9st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Was fifth to Composing over C&D on debut before winning a Leopardstown maiden with the minimum of fuss; needs to improve plenty on that form but yard won this two years ago with a debutant so has to be taken seriously despite the absence.

8/1

14/1

Form: 31 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Promise over C&D on debut and built on that when a comfortable winner at Gowran despite still looking green; seems to be the pick of the yard's three runners on jockey arrangements so considered.
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2nd

13

(1)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Take Charge Star

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Sole win came in 7f maiden at Gowran last September; seemed to excel himself when eighth in the Irish 2,000 Guineas four weeks ago (50-1; wore tongue-strap) despite beating just one rival; one of the outsiders again.

66/1

8th

9

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Take Charge Star

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Maiden winner over 7f at Gowran last September and a creditable sixth of 30 in the Goffs Million; had no luck in running in the Tetrarch Stakes over C&D earlier in the month; 97-rated colt faces an unenviable task; tongue-tie fitted.

66/1

5th

8

(8)

4th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Take Charge Star

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Placed here on debut (7f, good) in August and won a Gowran maiden (7f, gd-yld) the following month; respectable sixth in Goffs Million on final start of last season; no match for Hardy Warrior on return at Naas (1m, soft); return to quicker ground a plus but more needed up in class.

20/1

14/1

Form: 21531 C

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Was busy early in the season, winning a 5f novice and a 6f nursery, both here; ran with credit in stronger company in between; tough sort has a bit to find but could go well if lasting this trip.
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7th

17

(33)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Stop The Nation

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Was busy early in the season, winning a 5f novice and a 6f nursery, both here; ran with credit in stronger company in between; tough sort has a bit to find but could go well if lasting this trip.

14/1

1st

2

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Stop The Nation

9st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Chased home the talented Lady Iman on debut at Dundalk; subsequently won a 5f maiden here (good); ran as expected when a 3.25l third in a 6.5f Group 3 here (good) on latest; opening mark could be workable and not discounted.

15/2

3rd

3

(1)

28th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

14:20 Curragh

Stop The Nation

9st 5lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Showed plenty on Dundalk debut when chasing home the talented Lady Iman; went one better over 5f at this venue in April, still green but quickening well; kept good company here last month when fifth of six in Listed event won by Lady Iman from the subsequent Queen Mary winner True Love; dam won over 6f; looks booked for third here.

14/1

50/1

Form: 4601 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ran well in two of three maidens; gelded before returning from a break to win a C&D nursery; rated 82 and has to improve plenty more.
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8th

9

(25)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Jordi Bear

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Ran well in two of three maidens; gelded before returning from a break to win a C&D nursery; rated 82 and has to improve plenty more.

50/1

1st

5

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:02 Curragh

Jordi Bear

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Has contested some good-class maidens, catching the eye in fourth on debut at Gowran (7f, soft) and arguably a better run when sixth at the Curragh (7f, good); far too keen in first-time tongue-tie at Down Royal and has been gelded since; cheekpieces added here; could go well.

13/2

11th

3

(14)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 25y

18:17 Down Royal

Jordi Bear

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Caught the eye in fourth on debut at Gowran (7f, soft) and arguably a better run when sixth at the Curragh (7f, good) on latest; now tongue tied but an interesting runner, nonetheless.

100/30

Form: 73442

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Rated 80 after five starts, with best efforts in a York nursery and Chester maiden lately; plenty to find with the best of these.
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1st

9

(6)

11th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

14:45 Chester

Advance Twentyfive

9st 0lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ten-race maiden who has been out of sorts in his three runs this season; continues to drop down the weights but he needs a big turnaround back at this trip; visor added.

20/1

7th

1

(6)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

16:38 Chester

Advance Twentyfive

9st 9lb

J: David Nolan

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Second in a maiden here last September; best form in valuable sales races (also 7f) on next two outings but nowhere near repeating it in his two starts this term; hampered early in a York handicap last time (7f; 22-1) and this is a major rethink on his trip, but none too persuasive.

18/1

14th

10

(2)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 3

16:40 York

Advance Twentyfive

8st 12lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Ran creditably in valuable contest over C&D last autumn but remains a maiden and has a bit to prove off his mark in this warm handicap; failed to show his form at Thirsk (behind Inishbeg) on reappearance.

20/1

Form: 4

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
The second of five runners for yard; fine effort on debut when beaten 1l at Cork over 6f but this demands a lot more.
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15th

1

(4)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Listentodwindblow

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Took a high rating into this season after finishing 6 3/4l behind Christmas Day in a Leopardstown Group 3 on final 2yo start; was entitled to win a Naas maiden on Wednesday on his third run this term; probably vulnerable with a 7lb penalty.

12/1

1st

11

(10)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

19:40 Naas

Listentodwindblow

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Took a rating of 95 into this season after finishing 6.75l behind Christmas Day in a Leopardstown Group 3 on final 2yo start; hasn't run to that level in both starts this season; still top-rated in this but vulnerable too; looks stable first-string.

11/4

2nd

11

(13)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

16:19 Gowran Park

Listentodwindblow

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Rated 92 after five starts; respectable runs in Goffs Million and valuable auction series final at Naas; 6.75l sixth of 8 in Leopardstown Group 3 in October; beaten favourite on seasonal return at the Curragh (7f, heavy); gelded since; big chance on the figures but stamina to prove; due to run 3.50 Listowel on Saturday.

3/1

Form: 12013 C

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f maiden on debut here and was a close second to Lady Iman in a Group 3 next time; rebounded from a poor Ascot run to win a Chantilly Group 2 then was third in the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes back here; shapes as if she can stay this trip and seems to be the yard's pick of five.
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4th

16

(3)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:20 Ascot

Green Sense

9st 0lb

J: James McDonald

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Changed hands for £700,000 on Monday; won Group 2 Prix Robert Papin at Chantilly (6f, soft) last summer; wasn't disgraced when sixth of eight in the same grade there on reappearance, fading on first go at 1m (good ground); this return to 7f should help but others have stronger claims on form.

33/1

11th

25

(22)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Green Sense

9st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a 6f maiden on debut here and was a close second to Lady Iman in a Group 3 next time; rebounded from a poor Ascot run to win a Chantilly Group 2 then was third in the Group 1 Phoenix Stakes back here; shapes as if she can stay this trip and seems to be the yard's pick of five.

11/2

5

(1)

9th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Green Sense

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won in fine style over C&D in April on debut; excellent runner-up effort behind the smart Lady Iman at Naas in May; no show in the Albany Stakes; gave a reassuring display when staying on strongly to land a Group 2 event at Chantilly; runner-up failed to advance the form in the Richmond Stakes, third has won at Group 3 at Deauville.

10/1

100/1

Form: 5461

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Raised 14lb to current mark after running away with a 6f Fairyhouse nursery earlier in the week; however, has raced keenly at this trip and plenty to find with the best of these.
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5th

10

(2)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Tahcawin

8st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Fairyhouse nursery winner last season off 70 (6f, yielding); huge run in Naas Group 3 on latest when a close third, a neck behind Oh Cecilia (6f, good); enters calculations after that fine effort and place claims at least.

5/1

3rd

8

(6)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:56 Naas

Tahcawin

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Easily won a 6f Fairyhouse nursery last season; built on a positive comeback against older rivals at Gowran to run a career best when filling the second spot in a Naas handicap eight days ago (6f, good); she's progressing, but looks out of her depth here.

50/1

13th
13 (32)
Mr Seagull

40/1

Form: 120

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a Pontefract maiden and runner-up in a Kempton novice over 6f but beaten a long way in a Doncaster sales race last time.
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5th

10

(11)

10th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 213y

Class 3

15:10 Ascot

Mr Seagull

8st 12lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Hugo Palmer

His narrow debut success in August hasn't been added to in six subsequent starts, including in three handicaps this term, latterly at 10.5f; drops in trip from a reduced mark but others have more compelling claims.

20/1

6th

4

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 70y

Class 4

14:37 Chester

Mr Seagull

9st 6lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hugo Palmer

Winless since his debut but (cheekpieces on) he has advanced his form when fourth in handicaps at Haydock (1m) and York (1m2f) this spring; holds solid claims eased 1lb.

10/1

4th

1

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 4

16:25 York

Mr Seagull

9st 9lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Hugo Palmer

Made bright start as 2yo, before well beaten at big prices in two sales races in September; gelded and wore cheekpieces on handicap/seasonal debut at Haydock (1m, good to firm; 18-1) four weeks ago, when keeping on into fourth as if this trip is worth a go, but he needs to raise his game markedly.

12/1

Form: 4514

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third runner for yard; won a 6f Nottingham maiden on third start and a solid fourth in a Tipperary Listed race over 7.5f next time; gelded since and needs much more.
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14th

12

(13)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Maximum Scepticism

9st 5lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Third runner for yard; won a 6f Nottingham maiden on third start and a solid fourth in a Tipperary Listed race over 7.5f next time; gelded since and needs much more.

22/1

3

(1)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 100y

17:47 Tipperary

Maximum Scepticism

9st 5lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Churchill colt made it third time lucky when winning a Nottingham maiden (6f, good) by over 3l last month, making all; held by Brussels on their meeting at the Curragh in May; needs more stepped back up to 7f.

7/2

4

(4)

18th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 5

14:15 Nottingham

Maximum Scepticism

9st 7lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Irish raider who shaped well in two good Curragh maidens in the spring (6f/7f); beaten under 2l when fifth of ten on latter occasion and looks the one to beat here.

8/11

14/1

Form: 1446 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won a barrier trial then a Leopardstown maiden over 7f on soft back in June; twice soundly beaten by Composing in group company after; below form in a Listed race last time and has to return to best.
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11th

6

(16)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Brownstown

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Kept good company last season; ran in two Pattern races, also contested a strong Listed race and the Goffs Million; ran in a valuable conditions race at Gowran on second outing this term; initially rated 9lb higher than this last year; could be well treated for handicap debut; tongue-tie fitted.

10/1

9th

11

(17)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 120y

16:19 Gowran Park

Brownstown

8st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Kept good company last season; ran twice in Pattern races, also contested a strong Listed race and the Goffs Million; 90-rated filly has a place chance if she can improve a little from her reappearance in a conditions race at Cork.

10/1

3rd

3

(5)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Cork

Brownstown

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won Naas barrier trial last May; successful track debut at Leopardstown (7f, soft) in June; failed to make a major impact in good-class contests thereafter, on latest when midfield in the Goffs Million; entitled to go well at this level and fresh may be the time to catch her.

7/1

Form: 65121 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Fourth runner for yard; won a Down Royal maiden over this trip on third start before a fine second back at 6f in the Ballyhane Stakes; scored again in a Roscommon conditions race last time; ground-versatile sort is likely to run a big race with cheekpieces added.
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2nd

3

(4)

11th Jul 2026

Good

1m 2f 40y

16:07 Navan

Summer Is Tomorrow

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual 2yo winner went closest to adding to that score when narrowly denied last month in 16-runner Curragh premier handicap, staying on strongly for pressure behind a strong favourite over 1m1f (good); longer trip here should suit and big player.

11/8

2nd

4

(8)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Summer Is Tomorrow

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Looked well suited by 7f when winning twice at two; has failed to prosper in conditions races this term; others preferred.

25/1

9th

12

(10)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:27 Navan

Summer Is Tomorrow

8st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Looked well suited by 7f when winning twice at two; vulnerable at this level on the evidence of two runs this term.

20/1

Form: 42

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Decent efforts on both maiden starts, over C&D then at Gowran also over this trip; has a fair bit to find on that form but seems to be the pick of the yard's three runners so considered.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

16

(14)

28th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Punica Granatum

8st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed winning potential in making the frame in 7f maidens here and at Gowran on her first two starts; faced a tough task in the Goffs Million; again shaped like a probable future winner when a short head second to Green Carrera here on seasonal debut; that form has been strongly boosted by the winner in taking the Sandringham Stakes.

6/1

2nd

11

(10)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Punica Granatum

8st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed winning potential in making the frame in 7f maidens here and at Gowran on her first two starts; faced a tough task in the Goffs Million; makes handicap/seasonal debut.

12/1

17th

28

(30)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Punica Granatum

9st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Decent efforts on both maiden starts, over C&D then at Gowran also over this trip; has a fair bit to find on that form but seems to be the pick of the yard's three runners so considered.

12/1

Form: 542

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
The best of three runs when just denied in a Roscommon maiden over an extended 7f last time; needs plenty more today with cheekpieces added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

10

(9)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:00 Killarney

Spinning Around

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Won a 7f Dundalk nursery last October and gained another win over the same trip in a Curragh fillies' handicap in May; respectable run in the Sandringham H'cap at Royal Ascot, first in her far side ground; has a bit to find still.

18/1

8th

27

(12)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Spinning Around

8st 5lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Has had seven races but won two of her last three, 7f handicaps at Dundalk (AW; cheekpieces) and the Curragh (good; tongue tied); went up 5lb for the last of those (workmanlike in beating Green Carrera) and they claimed 5lb that day, so she has plenty more on her plate here.

25/1

1st

7

(11)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Spinning Around

9st 4lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Narrowly denied on second start in a 7.5f Roscommon maiden (good) in August; no show in Goffs million over this C&D (soft) but off the mark on handicap debut at Dundalk (7f) in October; will strip fitter for comeback run back there in March when beaten 1.5l off revised mark; tongue-tie on.

8/1

22/1

Form: 725

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Beaten at least 8l in three maidens including here and can't be fancied in this company.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

12

(8)

13th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 York

Chicago Pope

8st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: J P Murtagh

Built upon previous promise to win a 14-runner handicap at Naas (6f, good) last month on his second start of the season (prominent throughout); this Irish raider is open to further improvement and entitled to respect.

12/1

1st

5

(4)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:45 Naas

Chicago Pope

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Beat the debuting Michael's Well in C&D maiden (yielding) in October and second over 5f on testing ground at Cork on return, having led both times.

10/1

2nd

3

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

14:54 Cork

Chicago Pope

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J P Murtagh

Got off the mark on final start last year when winning a Naas maiden over this trip, narrowly beating Michael's Well; the cheekpieces worn then are left off and has been gelded since; has early speed and could cope with this trip but looks the stable second-string.

13/2

Form: 2146 D

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
One of five runners for yard; off the mark in a Fairyhouse maiden on second start; similar runs in defeat after in the Pat Smullen Stakes and Ballyhane Stakes; has plenty to find; cheekpieces.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

20th

8

(18)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Green Soul

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

One of five runners for yard; off the mark in a Fairyhouse maiden on second start; similar runs in defeat after in the Pat Smullen Stakes and Ballyhane Stakes; has plenty to find; cheekpieces.

28/1

10

(22)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:46 Naas

Green Soul

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Went one better than on debut when beating Frescobaldi by a head at Fairyhouse over 7f on penultimate start; decent effort in mile Listed race when beaten 7.75l into fourth by Daytona, second since won a G3; chance but drop back to 6f not ideal.

14/1

16/1

Form: 41462

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Fairyhouse maiden winner over 6f on second start; solid efforts in Group company after before just denied in a Listed race back at Fairyhouse five days ago; this trip is a question but a chance if he stays.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:56 Naas

Chicago Call

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J P Murtagh

Won a 6f Fairyhouse maiden over this trip last July (good); best form when just denied in a Listed event at the same track in September (6f, yielding); improved over moderate seasonal return at Cork when a 3l sixth at Navan last time (6f, good to yielding); others preferred.

20/1

6th

2

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:30 Navan

Chicago Call

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Won a 6f Fairyhouse maiden over this trip last July; best form when just denied in a Listed event at the same track in September (6f yielding); below form in the Goffs Million on only 7f attempt; soft ground probably not ideal on seasonal debut at Cork.

8/1

5th

11

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Chicago Call

8st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Won a Fairyhouse maiden over this trip last July and better form when just denied in a Listed event at the same track in September; below form over 7f final start; gelded; has a fair bit to find.

12/1

Form: 3434 BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Best run in four starts was a close third in the Ballyhane Stakes over 6f at Naas; below that form in cheekpieces back there since; needs more up in trip with headgear removed.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

22th

20

(26)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Unbreakable Duke

9st 5lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Diego Dias

Best run in four starts was a close third in the Ballyhane Stakes over 6f at Naas; below that form in cheekpieces back there since; needs more up in trip with headgear removed.

18/1

2

(6)

24th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:50 Naas

Unbreakable Duke

9st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Diego Dias

Barrier trial winner at this track; beaten two necks in third on debut in a Fairyhouse race won by subsequent Listed winner Arugam Bay; another good effort when fourth in a strong 7f maiden at the Curragh; powerful credentials now based on his fine C&D showing in the valuable Ballyhane Stakes (second, demoted a place); hung left, cheekpieces may be corrective.

11/10

16

(15)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

16:46 Naas

Unbreakable Duke

9st 0lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Diego Dias

Naas barrier trial winner, beaten half a length into third on debut by subsequent Listed winner; another good effort when fourth in strong maiden at the Curragh over 7f; drop in trip fine and each-way squeak.

18/1

23th
16 (14)
Red Earth

25/1

Form: 10

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beat Krasimir when winning a 6f maiden at Naas on debut but was poor in a Curragh Group 3 since; cheekpieces added and has to rebound in a major way; his owners won this race two years ago.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

23th

16

(14)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Red Earth

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: J A Stack

Beat Krasimir when winning a 6f maiden at Naas on debut but was poor in a Curragh Group 3 since; cheekpieces added and has to rebound in a major way; his owners won this race two years ago.

25/1

10th

7

(5)

30th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:52 Curragh

Red Earth

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

No Nay Never colt a 90,000euros yearling and brother to 2yo 6f Listed winner Servalan; easy to back when making winning debut in Naas maiden over this trip last month, coming from fair bit back on favoured stands' side under considerate enough ride; big step up in grade here but likely more to offer.

16/1

1st

9

(16)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

17:07 Naas

Red Earth

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

E90,000 yearling; eighth foal; brother to Listed winner Servalan and two other winners; half-brother to Scandinavian winners; dam won twice for Dermot Weld.

14/1

Form: 571

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Showed much improved form when winning a Navan maiden claimer over 1m last time; hood is added today but is rated 80 so plenty to find; seems yard's second-string.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

24th

14

(31)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

My Corbett Court

9st 5lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: P Twomey

Showed much improved form when winning a Navan maiden claimer over 1m last time; hood is added today but is rated 80 so plenty to find; seems yard's second-string.

40/1

1st

5

(4)

28th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 20y

16:00 Navan

My Corbett Court

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: P Twomey

Hasn't looked the most straightforward in two 7f maiden runs, hanging at Down Royal and keen at Galway when weakening into midfield; plenty more needed.

9/1

7

(16)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Galway

My Corbett Court

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P Twomey

Finished behind Nazario and World Tour at Down Royal but he was green and didn't appear unfancied at 9-2; no doubt capable of a lot better.

5/1

Form: 117 BF

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won his first two starts in novice company over 6f, both at Ripon; was poor over the same C&D last time in a Listed contest as 6/5 fav'; has to rebound up in trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

25th

2

(23)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Al Shaham

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

Won his first two starts in novice company over 6f, both at Ripon; was poor over the same C&D last time in a Listed contest as 6/5 fav'; has to rebound up in trip.

28/1

1

(4)

25th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:15 Ripon

Al Shaham

9st 5lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

£200,000 breeze-up purchase; has been successful in two four-runners contests over this C&D, getting the better of three other previous winners in a valuable novice nine days ago; his proven ability to handle the track counts for plenty and much respected for stable that has taken four of the last seven runnings; entered in the Middle Park.

4/6

1

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Ripon

Al Shaham

9st 8lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Simon & Ed Crisford

£200,000 breeze-up purchase who comfortably saw off three rivals when sent off at 2-5 for his C&D debut (good) 18 days ago; an entry in the Group 1 Middle Park suggests he's well regarded by a stable which won this last year with a subsequent Listed winner.

15/8

Form: 8

Last run: 107 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; nicely-bred and ran respectably behind Brownstown on debut at Leopardstown back in June; tough ask today.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

26th

31

(12)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Unforgettable Face

9st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

First reserve; nicely-bred and ran respectably behind Brownstown on debut at Leopardstown back in June; tough ask today.

6

(10)

12th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 47y

16:40 Leopardstown

Unforgettable Face

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Bated Breath filly cost 150,000euros; dam well beaten 1m 2yo only start, half-sister to winners Behkabad (1m4f Group 1), Behesht (1m4f Listed) and Beheshtam (1m4f Listed), out of 1m7f Group 2 winner; shortlisted.

13/2

Form: 4

Last run: 92 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
One of three runners for yard; promise on debut when only 2l behind Composing in a C&D maiden in June; it is a bit offputting that she hasn't been seen since but clearly has some ability.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

3

(6)

4th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:18 Naas

Bofa Beach

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Promise on debut at the Curragh last June (7f, good) and again on seasonal return at Gowran (1m, gd-yld); poor on yielding ground upped to 9.5f back there on latest but the drop back to 1m and return to better ground are causes for optimism here.

100/30

9th

3

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

19:08 Gowran Park

Bofa Beach

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Plenty of debut promise when fourth in good-class Curragh maiden last summer (good) but three months later never sighted in Goffs Million over same C&D on soft; back on track when third here (1m, good to yielding) on return but soft ground a concern.

6/1

100/1

Form: 222121 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a Doncaster maiden and Musselburgh seller over this trip but has loads to find in this company.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(9)

9th Jul 2026

Good

0m 6f 195y

Class 5

16:55 Carlisle

Homestrait

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Brian Ellison

Solid in-frame efforts on her last four starts; a stiff 7f should be fine for her now but drying ground perhaps not ideal.

6/1

3rd

5

(2)

22nd Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 5

16:00 Catterick

Homestrait

9st 4lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Dual turf winner who has returned to form with cheekpieces fitted, finishing runner-up over C&D (good) last month and at Musselburgh (7f, good) 17 days ago; her mark is creeping up but she is getting close to another win and needs to be considered.

9/4

2nd

3

(9)

5th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 15y

Class 5

15:00 Musselburgh

Homestrait

9st 8lb

J: Ben Robinson

T: Brian Ellison

Dual 2yo winner (once over C&D); more exposed than some of these but ran game race from the front when close second in first-time cheekpieces at Catterick (7f, good) a fortnight ago; contender if headgear continues to aid.

5/1

Form: 194

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f Ffos Las maiden on debut and a respectable run in a 7f Group 2 next time; below form in a Ripon novice last time; needs lots more; hood added.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

29th

7

(1)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Gharma Sutra

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Richard Hannon

Won a 6f Ffos Las maiden on debut and a respectable run in a 7f Group 2 next time; below form in a Ripon novice last time; needs lots more; hood added.

20/1

2

(4)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:10 Ripon

Gharma Sutra

9st 8lb

J: Sam Hitchcott

T: Richard Hannon

Made all on 6f Ffos Las debut (good) and shaped better than ninth of ten suggests when fast tracked to Group 2 company over 7f at Goodwood 13 days later, leading until approaching the final furlong; more to come back at 6f and has the rail draw.

7/4

Form: 346

Last run: 72 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Best effort in three maidens when beaten 3.5l at Leopardstown last time but has to improve hugely on that.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(2)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:50 Curragh

Glitter And Glory

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Rarely runs a bad race; won a maiden at Dundalk in March; not beaten far in a 7f handicap at this venue in May; second in a small-field conditions race at Leopardstown, before third behind the same winner in a Killarney handicap on Monday; first-time cheekpieces; 2lb wrong, but good 5lb claimer.

6/1

3rd

4

(1)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:30 Killarney

Glitter And Glory

9st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Consistent filly rarely runs a bad race; won a maiden at Dundalk in March; not beaten far in Curragh handicap in May; 0.5l behind Johnny Soda in rated race at Leopardstown latest and weighted to turn that around now; big chance.

100/30

2nd

9

(9)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Leopardstown

Glitter And Glory

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Only poor run at two was when out of her depth in a valuable sales race; consistent performer at Dundalk; possibly more effective on AW but not beaten far in fifth in a handicap over 7f at the Curragh on latest.

6/1

Non-runners

Krasimir, Kanishka, Honouramongthieves

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €496.00
Straight Forecast €262.77
Trifecta €1390.90

Selections

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Summer Is Tomorrow

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Green Sense

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