October 04 / 14.52 Curragh

14.52

Soft

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.30
  • Place: £1.70

Form: -31997 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
3yo scored by 7.5l at Naas in April off 74; raised 13lb and has come up short in both handicap starts since, though wasn't disgraced in the Bold Lad on latest; dropped 2lb but more needed off this mark.
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1st

1

(1)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Unique Journey

10st 0lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Won this last year off 5lb lower; best run this term came for this rider at Galway in August when a 1.75l second off 2lb higher; held over 6f and 7f here twice since but no surprise to see him bounce back, especially if there's lots of rain.

16/1

8th

2

(2)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Unique Journey

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel James Murphy

All three wins at 6f but was a rallying second over this far at Galway on his penultimate start and he might need this far these days; not a bad run back at 6f in a competitive race here 13 days ago.

13/2

7th

6

(8)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Unique Journey

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel James Murphy

Dual C&D winner last October on easy ground; restricted campaign this year but recent Galway second a fine effort back on favoured ground; could go well.

12/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: -00019 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; back to form with a 3.5l win at Cork (6f, soft) on penultimate off 68; raised 12lb and no impact upped to 1m at that same venue latest; course form is poor; others preferred.
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12th

13

(10)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Gerrits Gem

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: J G Coogan

All three wins have come at Cork, good fourth of 22 over 6f there latest; well-held third to Apothic Red here the time before; usually at his best at this time of year.

18/1

4th

13

(11)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Gerrits Gem

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: J G Coogan

Prominent racer's three wins have all come at Cork, including this race last year; gradual return to form of late in Curragh contests and seems primed for anther good run here (rain would suit).

12/1

3rd

1

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Gerrits Gem

10st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: J G Coogan

Prominent racer's three wins have come at Cork; has run well over C&D and is capable off this mark; this season's form hasn't been great but if the forecast rain comes, he may well revive.

20/1

13/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 026929

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Finished 3.5l behind Gerritt's Gem off 3lb lower at Cork on penultimate; better off at weights now and posted a couple of solid efforts in maidens over this C&D; below best at Listowel latest but return to this venue could spark; don't discount.
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7th

5

(6)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Dmaniac

9st 7lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Two-time C&D winner who relishes heavy ground; won off 7lb lower here in March and it is easy to forgive his latest run in a Listed heat here over 7f; went close off this mark at Cork in May and if conditions turn testing, he'll be a danger to all.

14/1

8th

2

(2)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Dmaniac

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Martin Hassett

Both wins have been here over 6f on heavy, including in March; this stiff 7f stretches his stamina and plenty on at the weights here.

25/1

4th

5

(5)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Dmaniac

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Martin Hassett

Won his final race of last season and his first of this campaign, both times here over 6f on heavy ground; stays 7f fine but last run here over 6f was forgettable and he really needs softer ground.

5/1

Form: 413600 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Nine-time winner, most recently over C&D (soft) off 6lb higher in March; well behind Gerrit's Gem at Cork on latest; new headgear combination needs to spark a revival, well-treated if it does.
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11th

5

(3)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Laugh A Minute

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Nine-time winner, most recently over C&D (soft) off 82 in March; best effort for some time when today's headgear tried in finishing never nearer fourth over C&D 17 days ago in testing conditions; 2lb lower now and Keane takes over; has to be respected.

8/1

4th

6

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:52 Curragh

Laugh A Minute

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Stephen Thorne

Nine-time winner, most recently over C&D (soft) off 6lb higher in March; well behind Gerrit's Gem at Cork on latest; new headgear combination needs to spark a revival, well-treated if it does.

16/1

11th

1

(8)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Laugh A Minute

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Winner of nine races; latest success was four starts ago over this trip on soft at the Curragh in March; has to bounce back from a below-par display at Naas last month.

16/1

Form: 107086 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Beat Pinar Del Rio by 2l over 7f here (good) on seasonal reappearance in May; 1lb lower now but his recent form hasn't indicated that a return to winning ways is imminent.
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6th

3

(7)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:41 Listowel

Goal Exceeded

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Hard to knock this season and only went up 3lb for his narrow defeat of Morehampton at Roscommon (extended 7f, yielding); he was fair value for that winning margin.

4/1

1st

6

(3)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Goal Exceeded

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for Ado McGuinness has had a good season; winner over 7f at Leopardstown in June and has run well off revised mark since, when fourth to stablemate Eddie G at Galway and on ground faster than ideal over 1m at the Curragh.

15/2

11/1

Form: 026340 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 1lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Admirable front-runner has won over C&D but his last four victories have come over 7f; well handicapped on last year's form; disappointed at Fairyhouse latest but was drawn wide; ground versatile; bold bid likely.
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1st

4

(1)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:14 Laytown

Verhoyen

10st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Veteran is an eight-time winner (1-6 on AW), the last of those at Fairyhouse in 2024; ran a good race from a wide draw at that venue on penultimate but not as good at Limerick since; handicapped to go close if running to his ability.

10/1

Form: 11243U D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Racked up a good ground hat-trick in a 6f claimer and two 6f handicaps at Fairyhouse in May-June; unseated soon after the start at Listowel on latest; is just 2lb above his last win and has placed form on soft so not discounted.
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10th

5

(15)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

I Bid You Ajou

9st 12lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Poorly drawn when well beaten in Bold Lad here last month, but solid form leading up to that; second three times this year; prefers good ground.

20/1

22th

24

(6)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

I Bid You Ajou

8st 7lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Three-time Fairyhouse winner has been running well this season in defeat; latest AW run leaves him with something to find and 7lb out of handicap here.

25/1

6th

7

(8)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

I Bid You Ajou

8st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Three-time Fairyhouse winner has been running well this season but yet to get his head in front, most recently faring best of those racing stands' side when chasing home a rapid improver at Naas last month; 0-5 on AW but close second over C&D in April when last seen here; definite player with rider's claim a positive.

7/1

10/1

Form: -00538 CD

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two-time C&D winner and is now 1lb below his last victory; denied a clear run when not beaten that far in the Bold Lad when 8lb wrong; testing ground fine and the race should be run to suit this hold up performer.
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13th

1

(7)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Curragh

Jon Riggens

10st 2lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Edward Lynam

Backed up a Navan win in June with big-field third at Cork; mid-division over 6f here last time; all but one of his 47 races have been at sprint distances; faded late in a C&D event in April.

14/1

11th

12

(1)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Jon Riggens

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Back on a competitive mark and followed a Navan win in June with big-field third at Cork; should get a nice pace to aim at on far side.

16/1

Form: 5-2200 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
One of two for yard; prominent racer disappointed behind stablemate Gerrit's Gem at Cork latest (6f, soft); won his maiden over C&D and has run well his on last five visits here; good claimer takes off 7lb may outrun odds back at this venue.
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19th

12

(19)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Curragh

Pinar Del Rio

9st 5lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Alan McIntyre

All three wins on soft/heavy; limited campaign this year with no strong positives; fair seventh of 27 over 6f here in August before finishing in rear over the same trip at Cork.

20/1

21th

23

(20)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Pinar Del Rio

8st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Alan McIntyre

First reserve; all three wins on soft/heavy; limited campaign this year on quicker ground, running respectably; will need plenty of rain.

7th

8

(19)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Pinar Del Rio

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Alan McIntyre

Best run yet for this yard a 1.25l fifth of 13 over 6f at Naas when last sighted in May; 2lb lower now and has won twice over C&D but all three career wins on soft and heavy ground; rain would boost claims.

14/1

Non-runners

Bishopton

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Payout
Exacta €32.30
Straight Forecast €34.19
Tricast €135.32
Trifecta €184.50

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Unique Journey

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Bishopton

SPOTLIGHT:

Jon Riggens

The Irish Sun:

Unique Journey

POSTDATA:

Bishopton