October 21 / 17.35 Curragh

17.35

Soft

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 22 runners
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Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Form: 090190 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
C&D winner a year ago who bounced back to form for runaway Roscommon win on soft last month; well held both starts since off 12lb higher mark however, latest over C&D on soft-to-heavy; others preferred.
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9th

10

(14)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:50 Limerick

Selective Power

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner who appreciates an ease in the ground; 3lb above his last success in September at Roscommon (7.5f, soft); positive return to turf at Bellewstown (1m, soft) two weeks ago when fourth of 14 following a poor effort at Dundalk prior; no surprise to see him feature.

7/1

4th

8

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Selective Power

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner who appreciates an ease in the ground; 5lb above his last success in September at Roscommon (7.5f, soft) but has run well here before and had a recent run at Dundalk so he'll be fit; each-way shout.

14/1

11th

11

(11)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Selective Power

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Thomas Coyle

Four-time winner (one at this venue); very comfortable winner of a Roscommon handicap in September off 59 (7.5f, soft); not at the same level off higher mark since; weakened into tenth over 10.5f here latest; this trip looks more suitable but has never won from a mark this high.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 824077 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Sole win from 21 starts came over C&D in May on soft ground off this mark; some decent efforts in defeat since, although needs to improve on last week's run here (7f).
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10

(5)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Goldrush Kid

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

Won off 6lb higher in first-time cheekpieces at the Curragh last March (1m, soft); no joy since and beaten around 9l in both starts at that venue this season; blinkers back on instead of cheekpieces; not discounted.

15/2

5th

8

(14)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Goldrush Kid

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Magee

Eighth of 26 here 13 days ago when bidding to repeat last year's win in a 1m contest; may do better with that run behind him.

12/1

8th

8

(17)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Goldrush Kid

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Patrick Magee

Sole victory came in this race last year (soft) on his seasonal return and he is 2lb lower now; was well backed on that occasion so he's well worth monitoring in the market.

16/1

Form: 472470 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three wins all on good ground although has form on soft, notably good Cork second last month; well held both recent starts on heavy so wouldn't too much more rain and tough stamina test in such conditions for the 6yo.
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10th

5

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Secret Magician

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Strike-rate of 3-51; improved upon poor recent efforts when encountering good ground at Killarney (1m), finishing a close third after not getting a clear run; up 2lb but remains on a nice mark if backing up his last run.

15/2

3rd

10

(6)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Secret Magician

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Strike-rate of 3-50; couldn't draw on any positives from his four runs this year but getting back on drier ground should help matters.

33/1

10th

2

(14)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Secret Magician

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Only three wins from 49 outings; placed seven times but has failed to make the frame in six starts since a Listowel festival fourth last September; hard to fancy.

20/1

Form: 2487

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 3yo was just denied on Galway maiden debut in August over slightly further; hasn't reproduced that form in three starts since, twice over further and not looking to get home in heavy ground on handicap debut at Listowel latest over this trip; remains a potential improver on better ground.
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12th

5

(10)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Smithfield

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gavin Cromwell

Reappeared last month with best handicap effort (well-backed) yet in finishing fourth at Limerick over a mile, staying on; longer trip here could suit and one to consider.

6/1

4th

5

(13)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:50 Limerick

Smithfield

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Just denied in a Galway maiden on debut last August over extended 1m trip (good to yielding); hasn't reproduced that form since, including in two handicap starts on heavy ground; could go well on seasonal return with the ground drying.

10/1

4

(19)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Smithfield

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Lightly raced 3yo was just denied on Galway maiden debut in August over slightly further; hasn't reproduced that form in three starts since, twice over further and not looking to get home in heavy ground on handicap debut at Listowel latest over this trip; remains a potential improver on better ground.

12/1

Form: 46100U D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won 1m Limerick maiden on soft in April but has been well beaten in handicaps over further (unseated early after saddle slipped on latest); back in distance here and could improve on recent efforts.
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8th

5

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:00 Tramore

Victoria Kesia

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: John Joseph Hanlon

1m maiden winner for previous yard; nothing positive to report so far over hurdles.

100/1

16th

10

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

Victoria Kesia

11st 5lb

J: Adam Leahy

T: John Joseph Hanlon

A 1m maiden winner on the Flat; some promise on hurdling debut but was poor next time; wait for handicaps.

100/1

Form: -53747

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Placed over this trip in Naas fillies maiden but hasn't progressed, dropping out tamely on soft last time; hard to make a convincing case for back in handicap company.
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6

(23)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Maarisha

9st 9lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Placed over this trip in Naas fillies maiden but hasn't progressed, dropping out tamely on soft last time; hard to make a convincing case for back in handicap company.

25/1

7th

4

(4)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

14:05 Bellewstown

Maarisha

9st 3lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Best of seven runs was 3.5l third of 19 in Naas fillies' maiden (1m, good to yielding) in August; not at the same level on her handicap debut at Leopardstown; well behind Tswalu at Clonmel on latest; work to do.

12/1

4th

5

(11)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

15:27 Clonmel

Maarisha

9st 3lb

J: Adam Browne-Souza

T: W P Browne

Best of six runs was a 3.5l third of 19 in a Naas fillies' maiden last month (1m, good to yielding); not at the same level on handicap debut at Leopardstown last time (1m1f, good); return to Naas form would see her thereabouts.

7/1

Form: 384441 D

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Off the mark last month over this trip at Gowran, handling heavy ground well under a positive ride to win a shade snugly, having previously shaped with promise; 6lb rise but could well have more to offer, especially in these conditions.
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2nd

12

(12)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

Ohmali

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Heavy-ground winner over this trip at Gowran last September; fair form on better ground; below best on soft on seasonal debut at Gowran.

12/1

11th

7

(14)

8th Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 100y

16:55 Gowran Park

Ohmali

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Got off the mark over 1m at this track last September but couldn't cope with a 6lb rise in a better race at the Curragh next time; same mark today and needs more; seems to stay this trip.

8/1

8

(11)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Ohmali

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Off the mark last month over this trip at Gowran, handling heavy ground well under a positive ride to win a shade snugly, having previously shaped with promise; 6lb rise but could well have more to offer, especially in these conditions.

13/2

12/1

Form: 934863 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Only 4-50, this year's win coming on the AW; good recent C&D third in testing conditions under today's rider so not one to rule out.
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7th

2

(6)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Rampage

9st 13lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner, last turf success was in 2023; two AW wins since then; unplaced favourite at Dundalk on latest; has a bit to find with Alto Sax on previous Leopardstown running.

9/1

6th

2

(2)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rampage

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner, including on turf early in his career; won over C&D from current mark during a busy 2025 campaign; three runs on turf this year, a few lengths off Comfort Line when eighth of 20 at Leopardstown 11 days ago.

10/1

8th

2

(2)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Rampage

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: T G McCourt

Four-time winner, including twice on turf early in his career; won at Dundalk during a busy 2025 campaign; ran respectably on the first of two Curragh outings last month; others preferred

20/1

Form: 400

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Some promise on first two maidens, poor last time on soft though; unlikely one to make an immediate impact in handicaps.
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14th

5

(10)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Peig Sayers

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Only raced fives times but has finished down the field in both her handicaps (1m); enough to prove.

25/1

13th

5

(18)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Peig Sayers

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Very lightly raced 5yo absent since always trailing last of 22 on handicap debut at the Curragh in October; better ground may suit but very hard to be confident in.

25/1

10

(16)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Peig Sayers

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Some promise on first two maidens, poor last time on soft though; unlikely one to make an immediate impact in handicaps.

25/1

Form: 290900

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Two wins in Britain came on a sound surface but has bits and pieces of form on soft; good start for new connections when second here in April but disappointing since; better for recent comeback run here but needs to be; Keane booked now.
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11th

3

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Showhound

10st 0lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Daniel James Murphy

Two wins in Britain came on a sound surface; regressive since starting his Irish career promisingly with a second placing at the Curragh in the spring; hard to fancy having finished in rear when partnered by Colin Keane last time.

16/1

11th

3

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Showhound

10st 0lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Daniel James Murphy

Two wins in Britain came on a sound surface; regressive since starting his Irish career promisingly with a second placing at the Curragh in the spring; hard to fancy having finished in rear when partnered by Colin Keane last time.

16/1

11

(18)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Showhound

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Daniel James Murphy

Two wins in Britain came on a sound surface but has bits and pieces of form on soft; good start for new connections when second here in April but disappointing since; better for recent comeback run here but needs to be; Keane booked now.

10/1

Form: 898803 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Yet to win a handicap but seasonal best came at Killarney early this month when close third on soft, having made most; one to consider off just 1lb higher.
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13th

15

(8)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Super Exceed

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Yet to win a handicap but comes here on the back of two good runs in defeat over 1m, at Killarney and when beaten 1/2l by an improver in 22-runner contest here (heavy), having led a furlong out; drop back to 7f could suit.

10/1

13th

15

(8)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Super Exceed

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Yet to win a handicap but comes here on the back of two good runs in defeat over 1m, at Killarney and when beaten 1/2l by an improver in 22-runner contest here (heavy), having led a furlong out; drop back to 7f could suit.

10/1

13th

15

(8)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Super Exceed

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Yet to win a handicap but comes here on the back of two good runs in defeat over 1m, at Killarney and when beaten 1/2l by an improver in 22-runner contest here (heavy), having led a furlong out; drop back to 7f could suit.

10/1

Form: -34214

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
The breakthrough win came over 9.5f at Punchestown last month, having previously gone closer on soft at Clonmel; testing ground appeared to find her out over C&D latest however.
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13

(8)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Warazam

9st 5lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

The breakthrough win came over 9.5f at Punchestown last month, having previously gone closer on soft at Clonmel; testing ground appeared to find her out over C&D latest however.

16/1

14

(15)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Warazam

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Jarlath P Fahey

The breakthrough win had been coming and did it decisively at Punchestown (1m1f, good to yielding) despite a wide draw; fine on soft ground as well but she's gone up 8lb and they claimed 7lb last time, so has more on her plate off this mark.

8/1

1st

4

(14)

16th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 58y

16:48 Punchestown

Warazam

9st 9lb

J: Joseph Harnett

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Maiden knocking on the door on AW last year and again on turf this summer, most recently making much of running over this trip at Clonmel five days ago when beaten 0.75l; quick return off same mark and seems sure to go close with rider now claiming 7lb although wide draw not ideal.

4/1

Form: 400707

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Maiden with midfield finishes in both recent handicaps; not an obvious one but McMonagle booking a positive.
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5th

4

(9)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Perry Mason

9st 5lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Was recording a third win at this track when scoring over 1m2f last month (good), making virtually all and just holding on; previously ran well over 1m4f, this his first attempt at this longer trip.

13/2

1st

10

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Perry Mason

9st 5lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Has shown a liking for this track, gained a second 1m success here in March; suited by soft ground; holding his form well on the evidence of Cork third; would benefit from any easing.

10/1

3rd

6

(16)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Perry Mason

9st 5lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

His good Curragh form late last season and early this term has been on very soft ground; also testing when he won at Galway last October; any rain would improve his prospects, further drying would be a negative.

6/1

Form: 60-000

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
15-race maiden and shown very little since 2023 in either sphere; hard to fancy.
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8th

3

(7)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Hutton Glen

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Thomas Gibney

Has been in decline since showing useful form for Ger Lyons two seasons ago; no sign of a revival despite his slump in the ratings.

25/1

8th

3

(7)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Hutton Glen

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Thomas Gibney

Has been in decline since showing useful form for Ger Lyons two seasons ago; no sign of a revival despite his slump in the ratings.

25/1

15

(15)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Hutton Glen

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

15-race maiden and shown very little since 2023 in either sphere; hard to fancy.

25/1

Form: 056776

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Maiden whose best run came over 7f on soft at Tipperary in May; recent Listowel effort leaves him with a bit to find but can't be ruled out.
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9th

4

(12)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Petes Dream

9st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Andrew Slattery

Regressive on turf last season; more encouragment on AW; everything went wrong when beaten 5.5l over C&D behind Alex Belardo, checked early and didn't get clear run late on; player in first-time visor.

5/1

8th

6

(7)

28th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:32 Dundalk (AW)

Petes Dream

9st 13lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Regressive on turf last season; mildly encouraging run when sixth on AW debut in November; others preferred.

12/1

6th

1

(15)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Petes Dream

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew Slattery

Maiden whose best run came over 7f on soft at Tipperary in May; has failed to build on that and lacks AW experience.

12/1

16/1

Form: 508-07

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Nine-race maiden who showed a bit more on second yard run at Thurles recently; more needed.
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5th

7

(3)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Rodeeve

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael J Browne

Maiden whose best efforts have come over 7f on good and soft ground; weakened into a 4.75l fourth under positive ride at Gowran latest (7f, soft); well worth a go at this trip on that evidence and dropped 3lb; could go well.

7/1

4th

4

(8)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Rodeeve

9st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael J Browne

Career-best was in a C&D maiden two seasons ago; nothing of note last season or on return at Dundalk 12 days ago; chekpieces for the first time now.

14/1

8th

6

(12)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Dundalk (AW)

Rodeeve

9st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael J Browne

Placed only once on turf, soundly beaten twice at this venue; lightly raced last year, best of her three runs when seventh of 14 over 1m at Thurles.

14/1

25/1

Form: -00700

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Maiden ran well in defeat several times last year but has been regressive this term and others are preferred; cheekpieces tried.
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3rd

5

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

20:20 Roscommon

Mapa

9st 9lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Maiden was good fifth over 1m at the Curragh in October; then stepped back up in trip to 10.5f on AW, best run when second in November; no impact in one previous attempt over this far; headgear left off.

12/1

10th

5

(4)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Mapa

9st 10lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Seventeen-race maiden is 0-3 on the AW; narrowly denied over C&D in November and 2lb lower now; needs to bounce back from a below-par effort here 17 days ago, chance if she does.

9/1

Form: 80-805 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Has regressed badly since winning a Listed race back in 2022; no real signs of turning a corner either; well-beaten Gowran on Monday (4.19).
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19

(13)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Lust

9st 0lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Conor David Maxwell

Has regressed badly since winning a Listed race back in 2022; no real signs of turning a corner either; well-beaten Gowran on Monday (4.19).

20/1

11th

4

(1)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 75y

16:19 Gowran Park

Lust

9st 12lb

J: Sean Bird

T: Conor David Maxwell

Four-time winner including at Listed level when in his pomp in 2022; no show yet in three runs for this stable and slowly away from the stalls the last twice; risky.

12/1

20/1

Form: -43000

Last run: 52 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on the AW and he's 0-21 on turf after finishing down the field here the last twice in August; hard to make a case for despite declining mark.
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Form: 260500 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Eight-time AW winner; better for recent comeback run but will be of greater interest back on the AW in the coming months.
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8th

7

(6)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Notforalongtime

9st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

9-32 at Dundalk, but just 1-28 on turf; followed up a third-place finish at Cork (1m, good to yielding) by filling the same spot at the Curragh (7f, good), hampered before running on late; on a nice mark if putting it all together.

6/1

3rd

16

(16)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Notforalongtime

8st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

9-32 at Dundalk; fine effort when third of 18 at Cork last time, with Oxford Circus back in eighth; turf record (1-27) remains a negative.

8/1

3rd

9

(11)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Notforalongtime

9st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

Recorded his ninth AW win over 1m in November but held of late on same surface; runner-up in this race last year off 7lb higher so demands plenty of respect.

15/2

Form: 225150 D

Last run: 45 days

W: 8st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Naas success over a mile in July was the furthest he's won over; recent efforts over further below best and will appreciate return to this trip; decent fourth at Gowran on Monday (4.19).
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12th

8

(15)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Roderick

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: P Sweeney

Five-time winner on turf who wasn't beaten far in pair of C&D handicaps last season; no impression in two winter AW spins; capable of getting involved back on turf; handles underfoot conditions.

20/1

22

(21)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Roderick

8st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Naas success over a mile in July was the furthest he's won over; recent efforts over further below best and will appreciate return to this trip; decent fourth at Gowran on Monday (4.19).

12/1

Form: -40033 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Getting closer of late, favourite when third in 1m2f Navan handicaps last twice, having travelled like a winner on latest but not quite getting home; one to consider now dropped in trip, despite being 1lb wrong.
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4th

6

(2)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Launch Time

9st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Cian Hughes

Reappeared a fortnight ago to get off the mark over this trip at Leopardstown in first-time cheekpieces, defying a wide draw to win a shade snugly; 7lb rise a bit harsh but no surprise if he handled it.

11/2

1st

9

(17)

12th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Launch Time

9st 5lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Cian Hughes

Can be rated one of the leading contenders on his autumn turf form; third in two races over 1m2f at Navan; arguably better when fourth of 22 over this trip at the Curragh; cheekpieces may help.

10/1

23

(4)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Launch Time

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Cian Hughes

Getting closer of late, favourite when third in 1m2f Navan handicaps last twice, having travelled like a winner on latest but not quite getting home; one to consider now dropped in trip, despite being 1lb wrong.

8/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €1266.80
Straight Forecast €537.37
Tricast €11811.25

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ohmali

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Launch Time

TOPSPEED:

Zabeir

The Irish Sun:

Roderick

POSTDATA:

Ohmali