May 23 / 15.05 Curragh

15.05

Good To Yielding

Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes (Group 2)

  • Prize money: £66582.61
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes (Group 2)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £2.75
  • Place: £1.40

Form: 13-335 D

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Useful form at 7m/1m last season, fifth in the Irish 2,000 Guineas, third in the Jersey Stakes, odds-on for 7f Naas win; kept on for third in 7f Group 2 in Saudi Arabia in February; ran as well as could have been expected when fifth of eight behind the spectacular Ka Ying Rising at Sha Tin last month; trip possibly a little sharp for him.
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1st

3

(15)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Comanche Brave

9st 6lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Previously best known as a 7f performer, a revelation this season as a sprinter after returning from an international campaign; won a 6f Group 2 event here in May; stepped up considerably from his Royal Ascot run when travelling powerfully for 6f Group 1 win in the July Cup; well worth this first 5f attempt but could be vulnerable.

3/1

1st

3

(10)

11th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

16:35 Newmarket (July)

Comanche Brave

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Prevailed at the Curragh in May to break his Group 2 duck; not disgraced in the 6f Group 1 at Royal Ascot since but that seventh-place finish confirms his slight limitations at the top level; will find better opportunities when back down in class.

20/1

7th

3

(12)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Comanche Brave

9st 5lb

J: Pierre-Charles Boudot

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

The drop back to 6f proved to be a good move this spring, with a very respectable fifth in a hot Group 1 at Sha Tin in April (good to firm; Satono Reve second) and a 2l win in the Group 2 Greenlands Stakes at the Curragh (6f, good); not fully exposed at the trip and he's one to be interested in.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 52-019 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Splendid veteran showed he retained enthusiasm when winning the 7f Gladness Stakes in March, his ninth Curragh win on his 50th visit; found 5f too sharp at Naas last time; runs in this event for the fourth consecutive year, second at 25-1 in 2023, ninth in 2024, third behind James Delight at 33-1 last season; asking a lot now in a strong edition.
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5th

1

(1)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Charles O’Brien

Curragh specialist, bringing tally of course wins to ten with Listed victories at 7f and 6f this year; also finished a fine second to Power Blue in a 7f Group 2 event and similar RPR when second in last week's Group 3 Renaissance Stakes (6f, heavy); has to concede weight but greatly respected.

7/2

2nd

2

(1)

27th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Charles O’Brien

Magnificent course specialist; has brought his tally of course wins to ten with Listed victories at 7f and 6f this year; also finished a fine second to Power Blue in a 7f Group 2 event; should be back in his comfort zone now after running in the Flying Five.

8/1

10th

2

(13)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Magnificent course specialist; has brought his tally of course wins to ten with Listed victories at 7f and 6f this year; now faces a massive task over this trip in this grade.

50/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.65

Form: 5100-6 CD

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Won this event on good ground last year, battling well to beat another British challenger, with Big Gossey a little unlucky in a close third; struggled in two Group 1s in the autumn, including the Ascot event won by Powerful Glory; out of the money, along with the shorter-priced Spycatcher, on seasonal debut at Doncaster in March; this is a deeper race than last year's.
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4

(16)

17th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Jamess Delight

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Clive Cox

Sole success since 2024 came in 6f Curragh Group 2 in May 2025; beaten a long way into fourth by Almeraq in the Sprint Cup at Haydock last time and finished down the field in this race 12 months ago; opposable.

50/1

4th

5

(3)

5th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Haydock

Jamess Delight

9st 5lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Clive Cox

Third in 6f Group races at the Curragh on his last two starts (good/good to firm), most recently behind Big Mojo; he likes slow ground but that's not enough of a positive to suggest he'll be a serious player today, as he has quite a bit to find with the principals.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 137-75 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Group 1-winning juvenile over C&D; returned from aborted stud career last year and won a 5f Listed race at Naas (good) and a C&D Group 3 (6f, good); fine third in the Group 1 Flying Five before failing to run to expectations at the Breeders' Cup; well below best on soft on seasonal debut at Cork; better over 5f at Naas, but needs more to make an impact here.
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2nd

4

(4)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Bucanero Fuerte

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Former top-class juvenile, six-time winner, four at this track, including the 2023 Phoenix Stakes and this race last year; finished behind Big Gossey and James Delight when fourth in the Greenlands here in May; failed to make much impact over 5f here last time; capable of a big run on his day.

9/2

6th

1

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Bucanero Fuerte

9st 9lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Robson De Aguiar

Classy juvenile and a six-time winner, including four times at this track over 5f/6f; two wins last season included a Listed heat over 5f at Naas and the Group 3 Phoenix Sprint Stakes here over 6f (both on good); weakened late over 6f in a Group 2 here last time, and not dismissed back at 5f.

17/2

Form: /375-4 D BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Late-maturing type won the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (good) in 2024; did not appear last year until September and failed to recapture his best form in three runs, only fifth behind Spycatcher when favourite at Doncaster on last of them; reversed that form (and had James's Delight behind) when fourth in a 6f Listed race at the same venue eight weeks ago.
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3rd

4

(2)

30th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Montassib

9st 5lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

His most recent success came in the 2024 Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (6f, good) and he was fifth behind Kind Of Blue in the Champions Sprint at Ascot next time; yet to match that level since but two respectable efforts this year include a fifth at the Curragh in May when last seen and his record on the AW is 2-2 (both at Newcastle); isn't certain to have this run to suit but could go well.

5/1

5th

8

(4)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Montassib

9st 5lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: William Haggas

Late-maturing type won the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (good) in 2024; did not appear last year until September and failed to recapture his best form in three runs, only fifth behind Spycatcher when favourite at Doncaster on last of them; reversed that form (and had James's Delight behind) when fourth in a 6f Listed race at the same venue eight weeks ago.

4/1

4th

9

(1)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Montassib

9st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: William Haggas

Arrives late on the scene and had a stellar 2024, his three wins including this race (soft) and the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock (good); wasn't seen last year until September and didn't fully fire in three runs, only fifth behind Spycatcher when favourite over C&D on last of them; dangerous if rebounding but has to prove he retains all his ability.

4/1

33/1

Form: /270-9 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
C&D maiden winner at two; found wanting in two stakes races last year; same over 7f in a Group 3 at Leopardstown on seasonal debut.
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10th

5

(9)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Fregada

9st 3lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Campaigned ambitiously since a C&D maiden win two years ago; placed at stakes level for the first time (on seventh attempt) when third behind Soul Love in a 6f Listed race at Naas in July; good bit more needed to play a major role here.

14/1

3rd

2

(11)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

19:00 Naas

Fregada

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

Very promising start to her career, winning a Curragh 2yo maiden in September 2024 before narrowly denied in a rated race over today's C&D on last summer's comeback run; some okay runs this season, not least on latest when good fourth (having had to be switched) in Curragh Listed last month; one to consider.

15/2

Form: 1/851- D

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 115

Form & Verdict
Looked smart when landing the Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury (6f, heavy) on final juvenile start; beat only one rival in his first two races last term; produced massive shock (200-1) when beating the favourite Lazaat in 6f Group 1 at Ascot last October (good); wind-surgery evidently the key to that success; little mileage on the clock, fascinating prospect for this season.
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14th

6

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 York

Powerful Glory

9st 8lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Has some CV for one so lightly raced, having won the Group 2 Mill Reef (heavy) as a 2yo and added the Group 1 Champions Sprint at Ascot last October (good), beating previous Group 1 winner Lazzat; comeback run at the Curragh was a bit of a damp squib, though he was conceding weight all round in that Group 2 and he probably needed it; dangerous to dismiss, for all that he'll be into unknown territory inside today's final furlong.

33/1

7th

1

(10)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Powerful Glory

9st 8lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Looked smart when landing the Group 2 Mill Reef Stakes at Newbury (6f, heavy) on final juvenile start; beat only one rival in his first two races last term; produced massive shock (200-1) when beating the favourite Lazaat in 6f Group 1 at Ascot last October (good); wind-surgery evidently the key to that success; little mileage on the clock, fascinating prospect for this season.

7/2

16/1

Form: 4-6264

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
All three wins have come at 1m; back after a spell in the Emirates; not far off best when touched off by Elnajmm in the 7f Group 2 Al Fahidi Fort in January; beaten 3l in fourth behind the same horse in a Group 3 last time; blinkered first time now; not appealing at this trip.
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6th

2

(8)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Chicago Critic

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Has made the frame several times at Group level since a C&D Listed win 15 months ago; not a betting proposition on account of his 1-17 record in stakes races.

12/1

4th

2

(6)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

14:58 York

Chicago Critic

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: J P Murtagh

Comes from off the pace; has made the frame several times at Group level since his Listed win 13 months ago; not disgraced at Epsom most recently, especially considering the race panned out unfavourably; however, chance again partly depends on whether the cards drop right.

16/1

4th

3

(5)

6th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 1

13:30 Epsom

Chicago Critic

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Short-headed in a Group 2 at Meydan (7f, good) in January but he needs a bigger performance if he's to take this and he hasn't been at the top of his game on his three starts since, most recently at the Curragh.

16/1

Form: -15009 D

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Sole win on turf in the 2023 Norfolk Stakes; has won five conditions races at Dundalk since, the most recent over 5f in February; has struggled since then, most recently last Sunday at Naas; out of his depth here.
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2nd

2

(2)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Valiant Force

9st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Five course wins at 5f-1m, gained another October win over 5f in 2025; well below best at Laytown but better effort over 5f here since; back up in trip here.

12/1

5th

3

(1)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Valiant Force

9st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Robson De Aguiar

Five course wins at 5f-1m, including this contest in 2024; gained another October win over C&D in 2025; hasn't won since bolting up over C&D in February; well below best at Laytown when last seen but dangerous to discount.

7/1

7th

1

(3)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Laytown

Valiant Force

12st 1lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Robson De Aguiar

Five wins at Dundalk at 5f-1m but form has dipped since his win over 5f there in February; beaten 4.75l in a 6f handicap there on latest off 100 (RPR 94); 19lb lower here so dangerous to discount.

15/2

10th
9 (6)
Spycatcher

6/1

Form: 9311-0 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Horse

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f Listed at Doncaster early last season (good to soft); ended 2025 in top form with convincing wins in Group 3 at Chantilly (very soft) and a Listed race at Doncaster (Montassib fifth); failed to uphold form with Montassib at the same venue on seasonal debut.
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13th

1

(5)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Spycatcher

9st 13lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Ended 2025 in fine form, running away with a Group 3 at Chantilly (6f, very soft) before defying a penalty in Listed company at Doncaster (6f, heavy); he hasn't beaten many home in three runs this year though and while his recent York run wasn't as bad as the distance beaten might suggest, it wasn't sufficiently promising to think he could defy top weight on a rare handicap run; cheekpieces, tried once in 2022, unsuccessfully, are back on.

20/1

7th

5

(2)

6th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:50 York

Spycatcher

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: K R Burke

Ended 2025 in fine form on testing ground; two heavy defeats this year and he arrives with plenty to prove.

7/1

10th

9

(6)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Spycatcher

9st 5lb

J: Sam James

T: K R Burke

Won a 6f Listed at Doncaster early last season (good to soft); ended 2025 in top form with convincing wins in Group 3 at Chantilly (very soft) and a Listed race at Doncaster (Montassib fifth); failed to uphold form with Montassib at the same venue on seasonal debut.

6/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €40.60
Straight Forecast €40.15
Tricast €190.89
Trifecta €173.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Montassib

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Spycatcher

POSTDATA:

Comanche Brave

The Irish Sun:

Montassib

TOPSPEED:

Spycatcher