May 23 / 17.25 Curragh

17.25

Good To Yielding

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Habitat Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £25608.7
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 22 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Habitat Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £19.15
  • Place: £4.10

Form: 0081-7

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Two 7f wins in Britain last year for Willie Haggas included final start in Newbury handicap (soft) in first-time tongue-tie; bought for 48,000gns and okay comeback run (tired late on) behind a stablemate at Naas last month for which he is entitled to come on for but has a bit to find with several of these on that run.
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10th

6

(1)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Headmaster

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Edward Lynam

Most recent success came in a Curragh premier handicap in May but has not really come close to matching that since; positive rider booking and coming down the handicap but others preferred.

25/1

10th

6

(9)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Headmaster

9st 2lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Edward Lynam

Unable to land much of a blow in big-field sprints on last three starts but had previously finished second over 7f at Cork (good) and was perhaps unlucky that day; 4lb lower now, and that's without taking into account Reese Holohan's claim; tempting.

11/2

12th

12

(11)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Headmaster

8st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Edward Lynam

Successful on second start for current yard when taking premier Habitat Handicap over C&D in May; bit underwhelming both starts since here, never counting after an awkward start in Scurry Handicap and not pace to challenge back to 5f behind Rosie Frith last month.

16/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.45

Form: 22125-

Last run: 293 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Better than ever last summer, winning at Cork and career-best when second in Scurry Handicap here over extended 6f; bit keen and not quite at same level in Listed at Galway festival when last seen; may just need this comeback run.
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13th

7

(11)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Fort Vega

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won a 7f premier handicap last season and nearly added the Scurry Handicap at the Curragh off this mark; running well this campaign prior to a lesser show at Listed level (behind L L Koulsty and Sindagan); the time before, he was second to the winner of that race; commands respect.

14/1

9th

1

(12)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:35 Cork

Fort Vega

9st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Good form last season, winning C&D premier handicap (good) and second in the Scurry Handicap at the Curragh; matched that effort when beaten a neck in the same venue's Habitat Handicap on seasonal return in May; solid third over C&D before losing out to Suzie Songs in a three-runner Naas contest; has never run in a stakes race, worth a shot.

8/1

2nd

1

(1)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Naas

Fort Vega

9st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Better than ever last summer, winning Cork premier handicap (7f, good) and career-best second in Scurry Handicap at the Curragh; matched that effort when beaten just a neck by Headmaster in the Habitat Handicap back at the Curragh on seasonal return in May and following month fared best of those racing far side when third in repeat Cork bid; in fine form but stiff enough task conceding weight to a pair of less-exposed 3yo fillies.

9/4

10/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 73211- D

Last run: 197 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Ended last year on a roll with successive AW wins at Dundalk over further, second occasion in fillies Listed over 1m; earlier in the campaign had finished third over C&D; runs off 7lb lower turf mark.
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2nd

1

(2)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Aviatrice

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: David Marnane

Hit form on the AW around this time last year, winning C&D handicap easily before following up in 1m Listed; has been kept busy on turf this year, best run when second to Irish Cambridgeshire runner-up Loughrea at Leopardstown in July; big player returning to AW.

7/2

8th

4

(5)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 60y

18:10 Leopardstown

Aviatrice

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Listed winner on AW; 0-10 on turf, but should enter calculations based on her second to the progressive Loughrea (Irish Cambridgeshire winner) over C&D in July; can be excused her run in a Listed race at Haydock five weeks ago, since she met repeated interference.

6/1

8th

2

(1)

8th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 212y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Aviatrice

9st 4lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: David Marnane

0-9 on turf; ran as well as she's ever done on grass when beaten neck in six-runner handicap at Leopardstown (1m, good) three weeks ago, but that still leaves her with a fair bit to find on these terms.

40/1

16/1

  • Place: £7.60

Form: 3309-6 CD BF

Last run: 69 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Both wins have been at this track, including early last season over this trip (soft) and better form when third to Go Athletico in Scurry from out of handicap; reportedly coming into season when disappointing joint-favourite on C&D seasonal return in March, more expected of now.
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2nd

8

(1)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Fairyhouse

Back Down Under

9st 2lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: Padraig Roche

No win since March last year; a couple of respectable efforts this year and has been dropped 5lb since finishing fourth in a 6f Navan handicap last month; would prefer more of an ease, but interesting to see how she gets on here.

16/1

4th

3

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Back Down Under

9st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have come at the Curragh and all four runs this term have been at same track, notably fine fourth of 22 in premier handicap in May; 2lb wrong and raced on unfavoured far side in Scurry Handicap latest; rider's 7lb claim a positive so don't rule out.

12/1

12th

18

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have come at this track but over 6f/7f; this season's form linked to Genesis and Headmaster puts her in the mix, although several others would seem to have marginally stronger claims.

12/1

12/1

Form: 090-18 C

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Took his mark to a career-high when winning seasonal return here in March over 5f (soft-to-heavy) off 87; stiff task and ran as well as could be expected in good-class Naas Listed following month; has form at 6f/7f so respected back in handicap company.
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8th

15

(10)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Ayr

Bodhi Bear

9st 1lb

J: Sam James

T: J A Stack

Handicap wins at the Curragh (5f, soft/heavy) and Navan (5f, good) this year; fully effective at 6f but he will need much more than when well beaten in last season's Silver Cup; blinkers make their debut.

33/1

4th

3

(3)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Bodhi Bear

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J A Stack

Smart handicap form this season. also a fine third behind Big Gossey in a C&D Listed race on his penultimate start; not one of his better handicap displays on latest.

14/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 47346-

Last run: 211 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Five AW wins and two turf wins have been at Navan over 5f; last year's highlight was fine third in Rockingham here; absent since October and may just need this.
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10th

4

(5)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

The Highway Rat

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

A six-time winner over 5f (two on turf; 7f win on debut) but yet to score over this distance; ran well over 5f (yld) here last month and again over 5f at Dundalk last time out; on a winnable mark but others appeal more at this trip.

12/1

3rd

5

(2)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

The Highway Rat

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: A Oliver

Record of two seconds and a win in this contest between 2021-2023; no win since Navan in May 2025; has mostly struggled this season, although solid fifth of 20 in Curragh premier handicap six days ago; could figure.

15/2

5th

4

(17)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

The Highway Rat

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: A Oliver

Most wins have been on the AW and has mostly struggled this season, especially of late; 40-1 when beaten about 8l here two weeks ago.

50/1

16/1

Form: U7-282 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
All three wins at Fairyhouse last season came at this trip on decent ground; back to form on favoured ground at Leopardstown early this month when beaten a short-head in three-way photo; 3lb rise takes him back to a career-high mark but capable 7lb claimer booked.
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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

Form: 742054 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Smart turf form at up to 7f in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; standout runs for current yard this year when second to Sir Les Patterson on the AW and latest when close fourth of 13 at Chester early this month, extended 7f looking to stretch him; return to stiff 6f could suit.
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6th

7

(12)

16th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

City House

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two wins in Bahrain in early 2025; best on a sound surface; started this year on 100, now down to 83 and likely to fare better on this surface than he did at Naas on Sunday.

12/1

5th

4

(6)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Curragh

City House

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Three-time winner in Britain; 0-11 for current yard but has run some sound races and chased home the favourite in a non-handicap last time (7f); there's a race in him off this mark.

8/1

2nd

4

(4)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:06 Gowran Park

City House

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Hold-up handicapper has yet to win for this yard; some good runs over 6f/7f this year, but basically he's been too high in the weights; usual running style not ideal for this place.

13/2

Form: 45450- CD

Last run: 251 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Runner-up six times before belatedly opening account in this race last year off 79 (4lb out of handicap); some good runs afterwards in defeat, although well below best final start behind Tango Flare in Bold Lad over C&D; lacks a recent run this time around but Hayes stays loyal.
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3rd

10

(7)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Moltophino

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

In fine form; gained second career win at Navan (5f, good) on penultimate off 8lb lower; another solid effort off revised mark here on latest (6f, yielding); go well again if the rain misses.

11/2

3rd

12

(11)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Moltophino

8st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Beat Keke by 3l in a 6f premier handicap here last year and he's back in good form, denying Namiid with the pair clear last time at Navan (5f, good); went up 8lb for that, but he can deal with this mark.

6/1

1st

6

(8)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Moltophino

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Curragh winner last year (6f, good) is now 3lb lower and he almost got back to winning ways at the Curragh (6f, good) two weeks ago, beaten just 0.75l into second of 10; has gone well here before, but over 6f, so the drop back to 5f is a query and wouldn't want to see much rain.

100/30

Form: 41-104 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Improved on the AW last winter with two wins at this trip (beat City House second occasion); turf return came at Newmarket early this month, showing plenty of pace until weakening final furlong in finishing creditable fourth in very valuable contest; remains on a handy mark compared to AW so has to be respected.
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2nd

2

(7)

2nd Oct 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sir Les Patterson

9st 12lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Second runner for yard; all five wins have come on the AW at 6f/7f; good third here over 6f on penultimate; last of 24 in Curragh premier handicap last month; on ratings has a big chance but might struggle over this trip.

3/1

24th

17

(18)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Sir Les Patterson

8st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Stephen Thorne

All five wins have come on the AW, most recently good third to Dark Ace at Dundalk last month; fair bit to find with some of these on two runs here in premier handicaps, penultimate behind Sondad in Scurry.

16/1

3rd

1

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Sir Les Patterson

10st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Stephen Thorne

All five wins have come on the AW, including twice over C&D last winter; encouraging turf return at Newmarket in May hasn't been built on, cheekpieces tried last time now ditched; back on favoured surface but races off 15lb higher mark.

15/2

Form: 720-90

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Capable of smart form on his day but hasn't won since August 2022 and two runs so far this season leave him with a fair bit to find despite reduced mark; visor back on.
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19th

2

(7)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Erosandpsyche

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Daniel James Murphy

Hasn't won for ages but continues to run well and had some of these behind when second in a Cork Listed race last month (5f, yielding); the Navan run can be dismissed as he was squeezed out at the start.

16/1

5th

1

(4)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Erosandpsyche

10st 0lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Daniel James Murphy

A long time since he got his head in front but some excellent runs in defeat this season; touched off in 5f Listed heat at Cork last time and nudged up 3lb; however, not sure this stiffer track plays to his strengths.

11/2

2nd

2

(6)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Cork

Erosandpsyche

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Daniel James Murphy

Four wins include valuable C&D handicap and only just failed to get up in similar contest last month, finishing strongly; didn't land a blow but by no means disgraced eighth of 21 in very valuable York handicap latest; new headgear combination tried.

15/2

16/1

Form: 56513- D BF

Last run: 190 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Three-time AW winner, whose sole turf win came over 7f at Leopardstown; absent since November but ran well on seasonal return when third in this race last year (to Moltophino) off today's mark; 7lb claim could prove useful.
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9th

15

(2)

28th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 26y

15:44 Down Royal

Barbapapa

10st 4lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Henry De Bromhead

First reserve; 6lb lower than when winning at Dundalk last October (6f) and encouraging effort over this trip at Naas when last seen in July; likely to front run and should go well if getting in.

3rd

2

(6)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

Barbapapa

9st 9lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Henry De Bromhead

Three-time AW winner who sole turf success from nine starts came over this trip at Leopardstown in 2023 off 65; two runs in premier handicaps this season leave him with a bit to find although was out of the handicap last time; down in grade here and runs off his correct mark so don't rule out.

9/1

13th
15 (15)
Gerrits Gem

20/1

Form: 1924-0 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
All three wins for Kieran Cotter came at Cork (6f-1m) and ended last term with solid C&D fourth behind Unique Journey; dropped out to finish last on seasonal return at Cork early this month, a run which should bring him on.
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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

16/1

Form: 8331-4 CD

Last run: 31 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come here, notably minor conditions event (7f, heavy) last November; first run since when fourth of 5 in good-class Gowran conditions event last month; yard going well but 6f on decent ground may prove on the lively side.
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4th

1

(8)

16th Oct 2026

Heavy

0m 7f 212y

Class 3

14:17 Haydock

Tinas Indian

10st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Brian Toomey

Unraced over 1m and well beaten on stable/AW debut at Southwell (7f) in August; however, he failed to settle and may have needed that latest start, and one of his two wins in Ireland came on heavy ground; no surprise if he bounces back with a bold show.

9/1

13th

5

(7)

16th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

15:40 Southwell (AW)

Tinas Indian

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian Toomey

Won twice on turf in Ireland and had competitive form in a handicap at this trip; latest run there in a new tongue-tie was highly respectable and he could be interesting on yard debut with Billy Loughnane booked; AW debut.

10/1

3rd

1

(4)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Tinas Indian

10st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Mark Fahey

Both wins have been at the Curragh over 6f-7f and in varying ground; solid efforts all three starts this year including over 6f at this track last week; the cheekpieces worn then are replaced by a tongue-tie; needs more on these terms.

12/1

Form: 57-703 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Rated 108 in his prime so has dropped a long way, but won Scurry Handicap (beating Fort Vega and Back Down Under) here last summer and last month's Naas third (three of today's rivals behind) was a good effort; can't rule out.
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9th

13

(13)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Go Athletico

8st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for yard; back on track with a fine fourth over C&D 11 days ago when not far behind Nouvel Espoir and Smoke Them Out; weighted to turn that form around now, rain not a concern and he's 12lb below his last win; chance.

15/2

4th

9

(13)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Go Athletico

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Last year's Scurry winner was second over 7f at Galway in July; well beaten lately; down to a good mark if he can find the spark.

28/1

10th

5

(8)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:57 Listowel

Go Athletico

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won the Scurry last year; runner-up in a Galway handicap over this trip in a busy campaign this year; running off his lowest ever mark today in a first-time headgear combination; interesting.

10/1

Form: 31-322 BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on AW but four times runner-up on turf including last month over this trip at Naas (Go Athletico third) her first attempt at the distance; unchanged mark, could go well.
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9th

8

(5)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Laytown

Indigo Dream

11st 11lb

J: Mr P W Mullins

T: Ross O’Sullivan

7f AW winner last December; mostly running well this season and was beaten just 1.75l on latest at Gowran (7f, gd-fm); AW form figures read 3132 so she has to be considered off 5lb lower than when a 2l second of 11 in Fillies' And Mares' Championships Handicap at Newcastle (7f) in April.

15/8

2nd

5

(3)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:22 Gowran Park

Indigo Dream

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

AW maiden winner has to get her head in front on turf (0-11) but has run some fine races in defeat; not a bad effort when fourth at the Curragh in June (7f, good), 3l behind Little Empire; ran poorly in an added tongue tie (retained) at Fairyhouse last time; others preferred.

7/1

7th

5

(5)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Indigo Dream

8st 9lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ross O’Sullivan

AW maiden winner has yet to get her head in front on turf (0-10) but has run some fine races in defeat; not a bad effort when she had two of these behind at the Curragh latest (7f, good); eased 2lb and can go close if the new tongue tie ekes out a bit more.

100/30

14/1

Form: 650-14 CD BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Two-time AW winner gained a breakthrough turf win over C&D early this month (good) off 71; close Naas fourth was another step in the right direction, despite getting upset in stalls; 2lb wrong here.
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21th

22

(25)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Genesis

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Most consistent sprinter, scoring over C&D earlier in season and battled on well to land Rockingham Handicap (5f) in June; subsequently third of 20 to Sondad in Scurry over further and good third to Bear On The Run over C&D latest; model of consistency but could be vulnerable off likely strong pace and 4lb out of handicap.

16/1

3rd

5

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Genesis

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Succession of good runs over various sprint trips here this year; won the Rockingham in June and good second over that 5f distance last time; previously, had four of these behind when third in the Scurry over an extended 6f, which was a bit too far.

11/2

2nd

10

(10)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Genesis

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Has been in the form of his life this season; won over 6f here on seasonal return and bagged another victory in a C&D premier handicap in June despite being 3lb out of the weights; didn't quite see out the 6.5f trip of the Scurry handicap here last month, but it was still a blinding run to finish third; went too quick at Cork last time; definite chance.

10/1

Form: 0712-9 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Finished last season in excellent form with C&D win in the Bold Lad off 91 and good second in Navan Listed; probably needed last month's Naas comeback run, more expected of here and rider's claim a positive.
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7th

4

(3)

27th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Tango Flare

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Smart handicapper whose form this season has featured a win in a 6f Fairyhouse conditions event and a C&D Listed second behind Big Gossey; faces a tough task at these weights.

14/1

9th

3

(26)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Tango Flare

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Won this race last year off 91 and back to that level of form when winning Fairyhouse conditions event and second in Listed here in June; below best, albeit not knocked about once beaten in Scurry won by Sondad following month and has been given a break since.

14/1

Form: 1672-1

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Progressed well last year over 7f, winning twice; resumed progress on return in March when defying top-weight at Dundalk off 84; drops in trip with cheekpieces now fitted; wants decent ground.
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5th

3

(7)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Bishopton

8st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

2-7 on the AW but is 1-13 on turf (win came on yielding); won at Dundalk in March off 3lb higher; the best of three turf runs since then came over 7f at Cork on penultimate; not as good dropped back to 6f at the Curragh on latest; moves back up in trip now and might prefer an ease in the ground.

6/1

6th

2

(13)

27th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Bishopton

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Progressed well last year over 7f, winning twice; resumed progress on return in March when defying top-weight at Dundalk; towards the rear over C&D before more like his best when fifth of 15 over 7f at Cork 13 days ago; probably lacks the pace of several of the 6f winners in this field.

16/1

5th

12

(5)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Bishopton

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Progressed well last year over 7f, winning twice; resumed progress on return in March when defying top-weight at Dundalk off 84; cheekpieces worn when well beaten behind some of these rivals at the Curragh (6f, good) have been abandoned.

25/1

Form: 46-806 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over 5f on varying ground types but hasn't been at her best so far this season, first two over C&D; cheekpieces now tried.
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6th

6

(2)

30th Aug 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Cork

Sarahmae

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has been in career-best form this season, winning back-to-back handicaps over 5f here and at Down Royal before just failing in Rockingham Handicap at the Curragh; holding her form well but tougher test now back in Listed company.

15/2

6th

4

(6)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Sarahmae

9st 10lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Has been in career-best form this season, winning back-to-back handicaps over 5f at Cork (good) and Down Royal (soft) before just failing to catch Genesis in the Rockingham Handicap over C&D in June; returned to handicap company at Cork last time when a creditable fifth (1.75l behind the winner Ipanema Queen); claimer is yet to win from 15 starts.

10/1

Form: 711-24 CD

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Three wins include twice over C&D last October; promising C&D comeback second in March, stiffer task in Listed company last time; one to consider back in handicap company, especially given his record here.
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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

Form: 021-8

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 4yo won Down Royal maiden (7f) in September; absent until no show after slow start on handicap debut here last month over 5f; inexperience remains a concern.
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13th

10

(14)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Shadow Of The Moon

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: John James Feane

Down Royal maiden winner and standout effort when second in fillies' handicap at same venue in June (soft); Rockingham run at the Curragh later same month was disappointing and reappears here with tongue-tie fitted and dropped in grade.

16/1

13th

15

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Shadow Of The Moon

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John James Feane

Two moderate displays at this venue represent a negative; fair second to Sarahmae at Down Royal last week; 2lb out of the handicap in this much more taxing company.

12/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €458.80
Straight Forecast €225.95
Tricast €1649.46
Trifecta €2918.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Tango Flare

The Irish Sun:

Indigo Dream

POSTDATA:

I Bid You Ajou

TOPSPEED:

The Highway Rat

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tango Flare