May 24 / 17.40 Curragh

17.40

Good To Yielding

CAVALOR Equine Nutrition Handicap

  • Prize money: £15365.22
  • 1m 6f 0y
  • 25 runners
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CAVALOR Equine Nutrition Handicap

Runners: 25 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £16.30
  • Place: £4.50

Form: 000-07

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner in Poland at up to 1m4f and placed in German Group 1 and Italian Group 2 in 2024; not fired since joining current yard, but his run at Cork last time when running on for seventh (1m3f, good to yielding) was eye-catching; check market.
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1st

9

(1)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Westminster Moon

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A J Martin

Four-time winner in Poland at up to 1m4f and placed in German Group 1 and Italian Group 2 in 2024; not fired since joining current yard, but his run at Cork last time when running on for seventh (1m3f, good to yielding) was eye-catching; check market.

33/1

7th

10

(16)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Westminster Moon

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A J Martin

Four-time winner in Poland at up to 1m4f and placed in German Group 1 and Italian Group 2 in 2024; not fired since joining current yard in seven starts, most recently quite valuable Curragh handicap early this month; plummeting mark so don't ignore and market worth a look.

25/1

17th

10

(19)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Westminster Moon

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A J Martin

Four-time winner in Poland and placed in German Group 1 and Italian Group 2 in 2024; not fired since joining current yard in six starts; down 20lb from rating when first arrived in Ireland but he needs to show more off a 249-day break.

33/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 3437-1

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Makes her handicap debut off the back of gaining her first maiden win on her eighth career start at Roscommon last time (1m4f, good); her opening mark looks fair on what she has achieved; in the mix.
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2nd

14

(23)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Marazion

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Makes her handicap debut off the back of gaining her first maiden win on her eighth career start at Roscommon last time (1m4f, good); her opening mark looks fair on what she has achieved; in the mix.

14/1

1st

8

(7)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

20:23 Roscommon

Marazion

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Definite promise in a few of her maiden runs last season and initially earned a mark of 85; that slipped to 80 after a couple of lesser efforts on soft ground at Killarney (1m3f) and Navan (1m6f) in October; trip and ground fine here and place chance on seasonal return.

6/1

10

(3)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:02 Navan

Marazion

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Mrs John Harrington

Not really progressing but sets the standard on her form in first half of the season which included creditable fourth in Leopardstown rated event over 1m5f; wasn't at her best on recent Killarney comeback run (soft) but may come on enough from that to get off the mark here in first-time cheekpieces.

11/4

16/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 4102-7

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Winner of a Galway festival handicap off 82 in July (1m5f, yielding), beating a subsequent Group 3 winner; added a hurdles win in a Punchestown maiden in January (2m, soft to heavy); never on terms on return to the Flat at Cork last time when seventh.
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3rd

4

(6)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Kilmeaden

9st 13lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Winner of a Galway festival handicap off 82 in July (1m5f, yielding), beating a subsequent Group 3 winner; added a hurdles win in a Punchestown maiden in January (2m, soft to heavy); never on terms on return to the Flat at Cork last time when seventh.

16/1

7th

5

(13)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Kilmeaden

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Recent hurdle runs have been disappointing; ended last Flat season with a good 1m6f effort, taking second behind the subsequent Fred Winter winner Saratoga at Listowel.

7/1

4th

2

12th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 200y

12:30 Limerick

Kilmeaden

11st 7lb

J: Richard Deegan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Useful staying handicapper on the Flat (rated 91); let down by jumping on hurdles debut (before brought down); much improved to land Punchestown maiden in January, jumping much more fluently and responding well to pressure to collar the hot favourite; flopped when well fancied at Naas last month.

5/2

15/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: /2315-

Last run: 243 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in a 1m4f Fairyhouse maiden in June having been third in a quality Navan Listed race the time before; heavy ground a possible excuse when disappointing off top weight at Listowel in September; gelded since and he went close on his seasonal return last year.
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4th

2

(25)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Delta

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Got off the mark in a 1m4f Fairyhouse maiden in June having been third in a quality Navan Listed race the time before; heavy ground a possible excuse when disappointing off top weight at Listowel in September; gelded since and he went close on his seasonal return last year.

15/1

1

(3)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 6f 55y

17:22 Listowel

Delta

10st 2lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Got off the mark in a 1m4f Fairyhouse maiden in June having been third to the classy Carmers in a Navan Listed race over 1m5f the time before; the form of that race is strong and he can go well on return if handling this ground even under a big weight.

3/1

1st

8

(4)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 3f 200y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Delta

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Showed ability last season and was only beaten a head in a Leopardstown maiden on return before finishing third of seven in Listed company; not sure to appreciate slower conditions but will be a major player if he does.

2/1

5th
13 (7)
Storm Heart

14/1

Form: 43/31/

Last run: 1177 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over hurdles has a 1-5 record on the level in France, winning over 1m4f on good ground; a bit below his best at Punchestown last time when seventh of 17 in a Listed handicap hurdle; interesting contender but others preferred.
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5th

13

(7)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Storm Heart

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: W P Mullins

Three-time winner over hurdles has a 1-5 record on the level in France, winning over 1m4f on good ground; a bit below his best at Punchestown last time when seventh of 17 in a Listed handicap hurdle; interesting contender but others preferred.

14/1

7th

1

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

17:30 Punchestown

Storm Heart

11st 12lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: W P Mullins

Consistent sort with plenty of smart form in the book; won first two starts this season, a 2m4f hurdle at Limerick (heavy) and the Grade 3 Red Mills at Gowran; respectable third in BetMGM Cup at Cheltenham off 151; 7.75l third of 10 in Fairyhouse Grade 2 latest; rider's claim a big plus and forecast rain in his favour; should go well.

11/2

3rd

3

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 3f 180y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Storm Heart

11st 6lb

J: Paul Townend

T: W P Mullins

Triumph favourite two years ago (finished fifth); very lightly raced in the meantime and firmly on an upward curve in winning twice on heavy ground (including a Grade 3) before an admirable third in the 2m5f handicap at Cheltenham (good to soft) where he would have been closer but for hitting two out; top connections haven't got to the bottom of him yet; clear claims.

7/2

6th
8 (15)
Highwind

16/1

Form: /0/84-

Last run: 261 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose sort's sole Flat win came on the AW; best run on turf was a 2l fourth off 1lb lower on latest in the Ulster Cesarewitch at Down Royal (2m3f, good); may need this after 261 days away; cheekpieces go on.
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6th

8

(15)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Highwind

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: W P Mullins

Dual-purpose sort's sole Flat win came on the AW; best run on turf was a 2l fourth off 1lb lower on latest in the Ulster Cesarewitch at Down Royal (2m3f, good); may need this after 261 days away; cheekpieces go on.

16/1

4th

15

(4)

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:24 Down Royal

Highwind

10st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: W P Mullins

First reserve; AW winner in France and winning debut for this yard in Punchestown maiden hurdle early last year; lightly raced this year, well held behind The Truant at Tramore last time; hard to assess but up-coming Cesarewitch entries suggest he could go well here.

14/1

Form: 014-51 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Added a third Flat win at Navan last time (1m5f, good) in a big field by a neck; had Trubshaw 5.5l behind that day; up 5lb but should remain competitive; has never raced at this track.
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7th

22

(19)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Kool One

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Added a third Flat win at Navan last time (1m5f, good) in a big field by a neck; had Trubshaw 5.5l behind that day; up 5lb but should remain competitive; has never raced at this track.

14/1

1st

8

(8)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Kool One

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Conor David Maxwell

Won over 1m4f at Roscommon (good) last August and added a Wexford maiden hurdle (good) ten days later; should be better for last month's run when fifth over 1m6f here, 1 3/4l behind the reopposing Earthsong.

8/1

5th

2

(6)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 6f 0y

15:48 Navan

Kool One

9st 13lb

J: James Ryan

T: Conor David Maxwell

C&D (yielding) winner in October 2024 off 11lb lower; won again over 1m4f at Roscommon (good) last August and added a Wexford maiden hurdle (good) 10 days later; out of sorts in four runs in both codes since then and ground probably not ideal here.

7/1

Form: 13330- D

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 6lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Record of 1-9 on Flat with the win coming at Navan last June (1m6f, good) off 73; good hurdler and added a fourth win in that sphere at Killarney last time; not discounted.
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8th

12

(3)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Ragmans Corner

9st 6lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gerard Keane

Record of 1-9 on Flat with the win coming at Navan last June (1m6f, good) off 73; good hurdler and added a fourth win in that sphere at Killarney last time; not discounted.

16/1

1st

2

9th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 0y

15:00 Killarney

Ragmans Corner

11st 3lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Flat winner got his third hurdles win under this rider at Navan in September (2m, yielding) off 9lb lower; 1l behind Wholelotofbusiness when fourth at Down Royal in November (worse off at weights now); another positive effort when second back at Navan (2m, soft to heavy) when last seen in November.

3/1

4th

4

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Ragmans Corner

11st 4lb

J: Eoghan Finegan

T: Gerard Keane

Dual-purpose; 3-15 over hurdles; scored at Navan (2m, yielding) on his last start in this sphere; raised 7lb and moves up in grade; needs a career best but the way he won at Navan suggested there could be more to come; chance.

11/2

Form: 0413-2 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Well-backed to make it a successful stable debut at Chester (2m3f, good) when the line came too soon; previously won a Tramore maiden (1m4f, good to yielding) for Jessica Harrington; up 3lb for his Chester exertions but the choice of McMonagle and could improve over that seasonal return.
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9th

5

(2)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Kingstonian

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Well-backed to make it a successful stable debut at Chester (2m3f, good) when the line came too soon; previously won a Tramore maiden (1m4f, good to yielding) for Jessica Harrington; up 3lb for his Chester exertions but the choice of McMonagle and could improve over that seasonal return.

9/2

2nd

6

(5)

8th May 2026

Good

2m 2f 140y

Class 2

16:10 Chester

Kingstonian

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Fifth start when winning a 1m4f Tramore maiden last August, looking as if he would stay further; it was heavy ground when he had a respectable attempt at 1m6f handicap next time, so he remains unexposed on this first start since leaving Jessica Harrington for 90,000gns in October; could be major player.

7/2

6

(1)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

1m 6f 55y

17:22 Listowel

Kingstonian

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Got off the mark on fifth start when winning a 1m4f Tramore maiden last month; looked like he would stay further that day but questions about this ground as his worst effort was on soft.

7/1

25/1

Form: 041-19

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Four wins on the AW, has only raced five times on turf; plenty to prove on this surface.
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10th

18

(14)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Genoah

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four wins on the AW, has only raced five times on turf; plenty to prove on this surface.

25/1

9th

8

(10)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:50 Leopardstown

Genoah

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Four wins on AW, has raced only four times on turf; plenty to prove on this surface but has to be taken seriously off this mark, 10lb below AW rating; most recent success in January was in a 1m4f conditions race.

11/2

Form: 4356-7

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 4yo was 0-5 in maidens last year but showed a fair level of ability each time; shaped as though he would improve over seasonal return/handicap debut at Ballinrobe (1m5f, good to yielding) when fading into seventh.
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11th

20

(24)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Carthusian

9st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

Lightly-raced 4yo was 0-5 in maidens last year but showed a fair level of ability each time; shaped as though he would improve over seasonal return/handicap debut at Ballinrobe (1m5f, good to yielding) when fading into seventh.

22/1

7th

4

(7)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Carthusian

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Lightly-raced 4yo was 0-5 in maidens last year but showed a fair amount of ability each time; trip/ground okay and worth considering on handicap debut.

6/1

4

(7)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Carthusian

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Fine debut effort behind Scandinavia but didn't kick on from that, albeit with two respectable runs, including over 1m5f; came back after being gelded with a fifth place over 1m2f here, just behind Eroico; the cheekpieces worn then are retained and this longer trip should suit; a player.

4/1

Form: 1128-9 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Notched a three-timer last summer with wins at Bellewstown (1m7f, good), Ballinrobe (1m5f, good to yielding) and Galway (1m6f, yielding); made a moderate return at Ballinrobe last time and regular rider Patrick McGettigan is not aboard.
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12th

24

(10)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Steps In The Sand

8st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ciaran Murphy

Notched a three-timer last summer with wins at Bellewstown (1m7f, good), Ballinrobe (1m5f, good to yielding) and Galway (1m6f, yielding); made a moderate return at Ballinrobe last time and regular rider Patrick McGettigan is not aboard.

40/1

9th

10

(14)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Steps In The Sand

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won three in a row last summer (1m5f/1m6f, good-yielding) and narrowly beaten over today's trip in big field at Galway; absent since October so may just need this (regular rider switches to Granville Street).

14/1

9

(10)

24th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 3

16:45 Goodwood

Steps In The Sand

8st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won three in a row on the Flat in the summer under Patrick McGettigan (1m5f/1m6f, good-yielding) and reverted to this code with narrow second in a big field at Galway (1m4f, soft) a fortnight ago; clearly thriving and has a big shout with the step back up in trip a likely plus.

11/2

33/1

Form: 673-69

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Has only had one Flat run on turf; fair performer at up to 2m on AW at Dundalk, maiden winner (1m4f) and placed twice, including when third off this mark in October (1m4f); should be suited by ground conditions.
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13th

11

(12)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Pavilion End

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Charles O’Brien

Dual-purpose AW winner; out of form at Dundalk earlier this year and disappointing return to turf at the Curragh eight days ago; eased 1lb and down in trip, but others arrive in better fettle.

33/1

13th

21

(21)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Pavilion End

9st 0lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Charles O’Brien

Has only had one Flat run on turf; fair performer at up to 2m on AW at Dundalk, maiden winner (1m4f) and placed twice, including when third off this mark in October (1m4f); should be suited by ground conditions.

33/1

25/1

Form: 000/04

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Sole win on Flat came in 2023, although has mostly been competing over hurdles in recent times; improved markedly over poor Navan return when fourth at Roscommon last time (1m4f, good), staying on after being slowly away; down to a career low mark.
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14th

25

(13)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

High Honour

8st 8lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Donal Kinsella

Sole win on Flat came in 2023, although has mostly been competing over hurdles in recent times; improved markedly over poor Navan return when fourth at Roscommon last time (1m4f, good), staying on after being slowly away; down to a career low mark.

25/1

4th

1

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

High Honour

10st 2lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Donal Kinsella

Dual-purpose; best recent form has come over hurdles; no win on Flat since 2023; down the field at Navan latest; hard to fancy.

25/1

15th

1

(17)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

High Honour

10st 2lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Donal Kinsella

Had placed form over hurdles in 2025, only Flat win was for Godolphin at two; not an appealing prospect under a big weight.

33/1

14/1

Form: 1641-8 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Two wins last season, both of them under today's rider and the second of which arrived over C&D (yielding); creditable enough seasonal return off 9lb higher at Navan when a 5.5l eighth of 20, shaping as though he would improve for the run; in the mix.
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15th

23

(5)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Trubshaw

8st 10lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two wins last season, both of them under today's rider and the second of which arrived over C&D (yielding); creditable enough seasonal return off 9lb higher at Navan when a 5.5l eighth of 20, shaping as though he would improve for the run; in the mix.

14/1

8th

3

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Trubshaw

10st 2lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Henry De Bromhead

Two wins last season, both gained at the main expense of members of this field; edged out God The Highness at Sligo; ended the campaign with a 1m6f Curragh victory over Quiz Test; 9lb higher now, same apprentice claiming 7lb.

8/1

21

(14)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Trubshaw

9st 1lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Henry De Bromhead

Off the mark when making much of running over slightly shorter at Sligo in August and pick of two runs since when non-staying fourth to Grann's Boy over 2m1f at Thurles last week; drop back in trip here should suit.

16/1

Form: 4/311- D

Last run: 240 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Good form on the Flat when last seen, taking third at Listowel before winning at 4-11 in a Bellewstown conditions race; more impressive was his head victory back at Listowel in September (1m6f, good to yielding); however, top weight and stable have better candidates.
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16th

1

(20)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Lark In The Mornin

10st 3lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Good form on the Flat when last seen, taking third at Listowel before winning at 4-11 in a Bellewstown conditions race; more impressive was his head victory back at Listowel in September (1m6f, good to yielding); however, top weight and stable have better candidates.

14/1

2

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:25 Listowel

Lark In The Mornin

11st 4lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Winner on Flat debut here in 2022 over a mile; best known for winning 2024 Fred Winter at Cheltenham (2m, heavy); poor in runs following that until a close third here back on Flat in June (1m5f, good) when Sorrentino finished in front by a neck; won amateur race at Bellewstown latest (1m4f, good); leading contender who likes it here.

9/2

3

(2)

3rd Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 71y

20:17 Bellewstown

Lark In The Mornin

11st 0lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

A 128-rated hurdler whose wins include last year's Fred Winter at Cheltenham; not so good this past season but solid run back on the Flat at Listowel (won 2yo maiden there) when making most in finishing close third in 1m6f amateur contest on good; easier task here and looks the one to beat.

1/2

Form: 232/5-

Last run: 262 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner returns to this sphere for the first time since a midfield finish at Laytown in September (7f); must bounce back from a moderate run over fences at Wexford last time.
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17th

16

(11)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Come On The Lads

9st 3lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual Flat winner returns to this sphere for the first time since a midfield finish at Laytown in September (7f); must bounce back from a moderate run over fences at Wexford last time.

20/1

7th

3

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:08 Wexford

Come On The Lads

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Useful hurdler won a valuable prize at Galway last year; ran well at Fairyhouse on the first of two chase starts last autumn; returned from a break to win in good style at Limerick; leading chance despite 8lb rise.

9/4

1st

3

31st Mar 2026

Soft

2m 1f 200y

18:42 Limerick

Come On The Lads

11st 9lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Useful hurdler won a valuable prize at Galway last year; ran well at Fairyhouse on the first of two chase starts last autumn; one to consider on return and the market can guide as to readiness.

15/8

10/1

Form: /0915- BF

Last run: 225 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Drew 8l clear in Cesarewitch trial at Newmarket in September (2m2f, good); couldn't follow up in the real thing when sixth of 19; up 10lb compared to his last win and he has never won after an absence before.
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18th

6

(18)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Reverend Hubert

9st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: C Byrnes

Drew 8l clear in Cesarewitch trial at Newmarket in September (2m2f, good); couldn't follow up in the real thing when sixth of 19; up 10lb compared to his last win and he has never won after an absence before.

10/1

16

(21)

11th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:40 Newmarket

Reverend Hubert

8st 3lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: C Byrnes

Useful jumper; eighth at 33-1 in last year's Cesarewitch, when never dangerous on soft going and it looks like that surface was not ideal, as he runs far more often on good ground and drew 8l clear over C&D in the Cesarewitch Trial three weeks ago; well handicapped with just a 4lb penalty, for trainer who won this with a 7yo in 2022.

7/1

6

(5)

20th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:55 Newmarket

Reverend Hubert

8st 11lb

J: Harry Davies

T: C Byrnes

Dual-purpose gelding who finished eighth in last October's Cesarewitch (soft) when 5lb higher, since when his most competitive runs have come over hurdles; an assured stayer on this return to Flat action and likes this good ground.

9/1

Form: 23012-

Last run: 237 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
All her best form has been at Down Royal, a win and two seconds; should appreciate better ground, but lacks a run.
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19th

11

(9)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Alba Chiara

9st 6lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

All her best form has been at Down Royal, a win and two seconds; should appreciate better ground, but lacks a run.

16/1

Form: /421-8 CD

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won this last year off 78 to notch his second Flat win in first-time cheekpieces; no surprise to see him leave his exceedingly moderate Gowran return behind back on good ground with the cheekpieces back on.
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20th

7

(16)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Robbies Rock

9st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won this last year off 78 to notch his second Flat win in first-time cheekpieces; no surprise to see him leave his exceedingly moderate Gowran return behind back on good ground with the cheekpieces back on.

14/1

8th

4

(9)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Gowran Park

Robbies Rock

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Decent dual-purpose sort finished second in last year's Fred Winter Hurdle at Cheltenham and two fine Flat runs on good ground in May, second at Killarney and decisive win in first-time cheekpieces over 1m6f at the Curragh off 78; 9lb higher and ground probably softer than ideal but yard in cracking form and can't be ruled out on return.

100/30

12

(10)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Robbies Rock

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

One win apiece over hurdles and on the Flat (this trip); runner-up in the Fred Winter Hurdle at Cheltenham and two solid Flat efforts lately; needs a bit more with cheekpieces added.

8/1

16/1

Form: 635-52 BF

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Decent efforts in three maidens here last term and ran a decent race here on handicap debut in March when fifth of 14 (1m4f, soft to heavy); improved upon encountering good to yielding ground at Navan last time when second of 23 behind an easy winner; tries this new trip and not discounted.
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21th

26

(27)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Maeve Brennan

8st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Decent efforts in three maidens here last term and ran a decent race here on handicap debut in March when fifth of 14 (1m4f, soft to heavy); improved upon encountering good to yielding ground at Navan last time when second of 23 behind an easy winner; tries this new trip and not discounted.

16/1

2nd

3

(1)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Maeve Brennan

10st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: J S Bolger

Decent efforts last year in three maidens up to 1m4f and not a bad run over that trip in a Curragh handicap on return; can improve from that and one to consider.

6/1

5th

9

(4)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Maeve Brennan

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J S Bolger

Handicap debutante; clear promise in three maidens here last year, including two over C&D; just over 3l to find with Factual Fact on their C&D maiden clash in November but 2lb worse off here so may not turn that form around; still has a place chance if fit.

13/2

Form: 1620-0

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Bellewstown maiden winner in July (1m4f, good); her seasonal return at Cork was not encouraging, nor was her handicap debut at Dundalk in October; hood on now; stable has better candidates.
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22th

10

(26)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Sea Coral

9st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Bellewstown maiden winner in July (1m4f, good); her seasonal return at Cork was not encouraging, nor was her handicap debut at Dundalk in October; hood on now; stable has better candidates.

33/1

12th

11

(14)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Sea Coral

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Possible excuse for a poor Dundalk run last October, maiden win was over 1m4f on good; stable possibly has a better chance with Lifting Sails.

12/1

11th

4

(7)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sea Coral

9st 4lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Ran okay in a Listed race after winning her maiden over 1m4f and was beaten by a progressive rival in a small field at Bellewstown last time; unraced on the AW but this lightly raced filly might not be on too bad a mark.

7/1

40/1

Form: 97169-

Last run: 209 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose sort won twice on the level last season at Tipperary and Bellewstown over an extended 1m4f on softish ground; tailed off over hurdles at Fairyhouse when last seen and 3lb wrong.
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Verdict Starting price

23th

27

(17)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Spanish John

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: P A Fahy

Dual-purpose sort won twice on the level last season at Tipperary and Bellewstown over an extended 1m4f on softish ground; tailed off over hurdles at Fairyhouse when last seen and 3lb wrong.

40/1

24th
15 (12)
Chutzpal

15/1

Form: 73312- D

Last run: 246 days

W: 9st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Capable under both codes, with dual wins in each; won a Killarney handicap in August and was a distant runner-up at Newmarket in September (8l behind Reverend Hubert); finished seventh in this race last year, and may need this comeback run once again.
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Distance / Class
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24th

15

(12)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Chutzpal

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Henry De Bromhead

Capable under both codes, with dual wins in each; won a Killarney handicap in August and was a distant runner-up at Newmarket in September (8l behind Reverend Hubert); finished seventh in this race last year, and may need this comeback run once again.

15/1

7

(1)

20th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 0y

Class 2

15:55 Newmarket

Chutzpal

8st 11lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Henry De Bromhead

Another who is capable under both codes and has been on a roll on the Flat this year, gamely repelling allcomers from the front over 1m6f at Killarney last time (good); however, off this mark in today's company, this would be his toughest test yet on the Flat.

13/2

11

(2)

22nd Aug 2025

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:11 Killarney

Chutzpal

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Henry De Bromhead

Won over C&D last summer off 59 and pick of three runs this year when good third at the Curragh, having raced keenly and hanging right under 7lb claimer; not the best of breaks on Wolverhampton AW latest but fair effort; 2lb wrong here but rider's claim negates that.

10/1

Form: 3/71-4

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
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Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €197.90
Straight Forecast €72.11
Tricast €501.30
Trifecta €593.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kingstonian

The Irish Sun:

Maeve Brennan

TOPSPEED:

Carthusian

POSTDATA:

Marazion

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Kingstonian