May 04 / 16.45 Curragh

16.45

Good

PG Duffy & Sons Citroen Apprentice Handicap

  • Prize money: £9219.13
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 15 runners
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PG Duffy & Sons Citroen Apprentice Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.50
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 00-163

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
AW winner on stable debut off 6lb lower; needs to find extra judged on Bellewstown third last month.
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9th

2

(17)

18th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

19:15 Roscommon

Summer Island

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Two wins at the Curragh this season, both over 7f on good ground; not a bad run off revised mark over 1m there on latest and probably has more improvement to come but tricky draw to contend with here.

13/2

5th

7

(6)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Summer Island

9st 4lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

In fine form this year; AW winner in February has raced three times at this track, winning twice over 7f and finishing second once over C&D; up 5lb for her latest win here last time (7f, good) under today's rider; could post another bold bid.

6/1

1st

15

(12)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Summer Island

8st 12lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

In fine form this year; won over C&D (good) early last month off 9lb lower; solid effort in defeat over 1m (good) off revised mark here on latest; drop back to 7f no problem and top rider booked; should be thereabouts again.

8/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 520431 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Heavily-raced gelding recorded a seventh AW win recently; turf record is less persuasive (3-71), though some encouragement can be taken from last month's third of 20 at Leopardstown.
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3rd

2

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

16:15 Navan

Comfort Line

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Came with a late run to record an eleventh career win at the Curragh recently over this trip; 3lb rise okay so expected to be thereabouts.

6/1

1st

6

(12)

16th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Comfort Line

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

A winner of seven races on AW and three on turf; last turf success was in 2022, but this season's overall form provided a fair amount of encouragement; a three-time runner-up at this venue, including in June; had plenty of horses behind him at Leopardstown ten days ago.

6/1

8/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: -55083 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
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.
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12th

13

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Notforalongtime

8st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Laura Hourigan

Prolific AW winner (9-32); off-putting 1-31 record on turf; placed this season at Cork and the Curragh; below best on three most recent starts.

10/1

8th

17

(8)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:27 Limerick

Notforalongtime

9st 8lb

T: Laura Hourigan

Prolific AW winner (9-32); off-putting 1-30 record on turf but some good placings this season at Cork and the Curragh; finished only a head behind fourth-placed Friars Gate here last week; first reserve.

OUR TIP

Form: 2210-8 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three times and placing on a further five occasions from nine runs; should be sharper for a recent run over 6f at this venue; better ground a plus.
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18th

14

(14)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Carrigans Grove

8st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Patrick J Flynn

Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three sprint handicaps; yet to hit form this term; some sign of a revival in a 7f event at Fairyhouse ten days ago.

14/1

7th

7

(14)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Carrigans Grove

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Patrick J Flynn

Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three sprint handicaps; yet to hit form this term, last of 18 over C&D a week ago in first-time blinkers (now replaced by cheekpieces).

14/1

18th

1

(19)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Carrigans Grove

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Patrick J Flynn

Enjoyed a successful 2025, winning three times; yet to hit form this term; back on her last winning mark; blinkered for the first time.

14/1

Form: 70801-

Last run: 159 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Modest form in turf maidens before 40/1 win on AW/handicap debut last August; same very capable rider here.
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1st

4

(19)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Java Wood

9st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Two good runs two days apart in June, winning at Limerick and close third at this venue; struggled in both runs at the Galway festival; needs to get back to best.

10/1

7th

15

(10)

30th Jul 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Java Wood

8st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Narrowly denied at Gowran in June only two days after Limerick win; well beaten in the race in which San Aer finished second here on Tuesday.

10/1

Form: 222877

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Maiden has done most of his racing on AW, runner-up three times; fair recent 6f run here, one place off Carrigans Grove; new headgear combination.
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4th

7

(11)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 20y

15:44 Navan

Go Out

9st 7lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Maiden has shown his best form on the AW; some decent turf runs this term and solid third to Minaun View in Killarney claimer on latest; more needed.

8/1

3rd

2

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:30 Killarney

Go Out

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Maiden has shown his best form on the AW; some decent turf runs this term but will have to improve a fair bit on last two efforts to win on these terms.

14/1

10th

7

(8)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Go Out

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Daniel James Murphy

Maiden has done most of his racing on the AW, runner-up three times; fair turf form this term and excuses at Roscommon on latest (raced freely and saddle slipped); needs to find extra but could go well.

16/1

20/1

Form: 580-00 CD

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Has been out of form since Roscommon win last August; better ground may prompt a revival; however, Methgal is a more obvious contender for the stable.
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2nd

7

(19)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Free Solo

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Gained the sixth win of his career at Roscommon this time last year; 7lb lower now, but this season's form offers limited hope.

16/1

9th

6

(7)

3rd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 195y

18:07 Bellewstown

Free Solo

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Multiple winner; on a good mark but hasn't been all that threatening this year and others appeal more.

20/1

5th

11

(5)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 45y

17:10 Leopardstown

Free Solo

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: P J F Murphy

Six-time winner, including here as 2yo; ran well here twice last summer (runner-up in this race); out of form this term before eyecatching sixth over C&D last week after a slow start, two places behind Loingseoir; each-way possibilities.

16/1

Form: 33-095

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
AW maiden winner; her only turf wins came back-to-back at Cork and Roscommon last autumn; a bit high in the ratings since then.
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9

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:15 Wexford

La Tulipe Noire

10st 12lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: Aengus King

Unplaced in seven hurdle runs to date, (four of them handicaps); running moderately on Flat at the moment.

14/1

7th

9

(9)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

18:52 Ballinrobe

La Tulipe Noire

8st 11lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

Won back-to-back 1m handicaps at Cork and Roscommon last autumn (yielding/soft), yet to hit that level this term in four attempts; returns to a longer trip.

14/1

8th

10

(10)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

La Tulipe Noire

9st 7lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Aengus King

AW maiden winner; her only turf wins came back-to-back at Cork and Roscommon last autumn; a bit high in the ratings since then.

16/1

9th
12 (11)
Methgal

7/2

Form: -48122 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Made the breakthrough in a 7f Dundalk handicap in March for this rider; runner-up on his next start and maintained the improvement when second at Leopardstown 19 days ago, beaten a short head after making most; strong chance.
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2nd

4

(7)

30th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:00 Yarmouth

Methgal

9st 10lb

J: Kyle McHugh

T: Dylan Cunha

Ex-Irish 4yo; found one too good when favourite for last month's stable debut here (7f) but was evidently suited by combination of drop back to 6f and refitted blinkers when scoring at Windsor (also good to firm) 17 days ago; 4lb higher now but capable 7lb claimer Kyle McHugh is booked; can cope if the ground softens; good chance.

5/2

1st

2

(10)

13th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 6

18:11 Windsor

Methgal

9st 9lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Dylan Cunha

Ran three times as a 2yo for Karl Burke before moving to Ireland, where he won a handicap at Dundalk (7f, AW) in March; joined this yard for 6,000gns and finished second at Yarmouth last month (6-5f; 7f); this is a belated first go at 6f but he has shown early speed.

7/2

2nd

5

(2)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

17:25 Yarmouth

Methgal

9st 9lb

J: Marco Ghiani

T: Dylan Cunha

Ran three times as a 2yo for Karl Burke before moving to Ireland, where he won a handicap at Dundalk (7f, AW) in March; makes his debut for last year's winning stable having changed hands for 6,000gns this month; market useful.

3/1

Form: 2009-4 C

Last run: 108 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Won at this venue for two of his three previous trainers; made an encouraging start for this stable when fourth at Dundalk in January; 9lb lower than when second here last May; interesting with Nicola Burns booked.
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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

5th

13

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Pinar Del Rio

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Alan McIntyre

Three-time winner on turf at 6f-6.5f with all three victories coming on soft or heavy ground; has gone well on good ground, however, including when beaten a neck in this race last year off 11lb higher; below best latest but may have needed that and he could go well at a price.

16/1

10th

5

(12)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Pinar Del Rio

10st 0lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Alan McIntyre

Won at this venue for two of his three previous trainers; made an encouraging start for this stable when fourth at Dundalk in January; 9lb lower than when second here last May; interesting with Nicola Burns booked.

8/1

8/1

Form: 1-4473 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Good run on AW last time; hard to win with (2-41); looks held by Methgal on Leopardstown running before more recent third behind another of today's rivals, Comfort Line.
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2nd

3

(16)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Roman Harry

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: S M Duffy

Won a 7f claimer here in December; ran well in C&D handicap on last visit to this venue in April and 1lb lower now; modest turf runs last twice and drawn wide on return to the AW.

12/1

8th

4

(11)

25th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:12 Gowran Park

Roman Harry

9st 8lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: S M Duffy

Laytown winner in 2024 and won a 7f claimer at Dundalk last December; some fair runs in 7f/1m Dundalk handicaps in the spring; 0-28 record on turf is a significant negative.

14/1

Form: 479-00

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Modest form for the Crisfords; towards the back in two handicap runs this season.
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9th

10

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

16:30 Kilbeggan

Pebble Island

10st 13lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: John C McConnell

Modest Flat maiden but has shown a bit more hurdling, notably staying on fourth in 2m1f Bellewstown novice early this month (good), raced handier at Sligo latest but didn't seem to get home when fourth (4.5l off third-placed Bobby Kirova) in 2m2f maiden; more needed.

6/1

4th

8

12th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 90y

13:10 Sligo

Pebble Island

10st 13lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Modest Flat maiden ran his best race over hurdles when fourth in a Bellewstown novice last time; has a chance if backing up that run.

4/1

4th

5

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:15 Bellewstown

Pebble Island

11st 0lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Has returned to form on the Flat recently, making the frame in handicaps at Fairyhouse and Down Royal; weak form in two juvenile hurdle runs last year.

33/1

13th
6 (5)
Moyassr

14/1

Form: 3-1150

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Excellent AW form during the winter, winning over 1m in October and twice in January; 0-11 on turf; never showed at Limerick nine days ago.
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2nd

2

(7)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:40 Navan

Moyassr

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Fine record on AW (4-10), sole turf win coming over 1m2f at Fairyhouse in May; way below best of late and claimed out of Paul Flynn's yard for 7,000euros at Roscommon last month; drops in grade.

10/1

8th

10

(11)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 2f 94y

17:10 Roscommon

Moyassr

9st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Paul W Flynn

Fine record on AW (4-10), 1-18 on turf, unconvincing form since Fairyhouse win in May; would receive 9lb from stablemate Forlio in a handicap.

12/1

14th

6

(23)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:45 Leopardstown

Moyassr

9st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Paul W Flynn

Solid strike rate on AW (4-10) but just 1-17 on turf; that win came at Fairyhouse (1m2f, good) in May off 5lb lower; has struggled off revised mark in three runs since and handicapper slow to relent.

28/1

Form: 37D1058

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Placed at Dundalk; not a bad run on recent turf debut over 1m at Cork; blinkered now; needs to improve.
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9th

13

(13)

13th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:28 Lingfield (AW)

Oxford Circus

9st 2lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: James Owen

He has gone the wrong way on turf in Ireland this season but he did show clear promise on the AW at Dundalk early in the year, including finishing first past the post in a 6f maiden in February (disqualified on a technicality); he has joined a stable who have enjoyed considerable success with similar types and he's a fascinating contender, for all his draw could have been kinder.

6/1

14th

8

(7)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Oxford Circus

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Good effort when third in a 6f maiden on debut at Dundalk in February; has failed to build on that; soundly beaten in four turf handicap stars at four different trips from 5f to 1m.

14/1

12th

9

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 25y

15:47 Fairyhouse

Oxford Circus

9st 8lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Good effort in 6f maiden on debut at Dundalk (6f) in February but hasn't built on that; yet to show winning potential on turf; others appeal more.

22/1

50/1

Form: 000-00

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Has finished last in two handicap attempts this season; impossible to make a case for her.
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6th

14

(4)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Cannonball Queen

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: S M Duffy

Attracted some support and produced a vastly improved effort at Leopardstown when close up in fourth (7f, good; new cheekpieces); slower ground would be a concern but one to consider.

6/1

4th

16

(7)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Cannonball Queen

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: S M Duffy

Best run was on debut, has failed to beat a single opponent in three races this term; needs a miracle in first-time cheekpieces.

100/1

Non-runners

Loingseoir

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €36.80
Straight Forecast €30.30
Tricast €272.92
Trifecta €320.40

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Summer Island

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Methgal

TOPSPEED:

Moyassr

SPOTLIGHT:

Pinar Del Rio

POSTDATA:

Comfort Line