September 11 / 17.20 Curragh

17.20

Good To Yielding

Irish Stallion Farms EBF “Northfields” Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £74369.75
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 28 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF “Northfields” Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 28 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

1st
26 (26)
Kerkiyra

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.90
  • Place: £2.90

Form: 22-313 CD BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Got off the mark in a handicap here in July and was beaten fair and square by Star Image here last time; others preferred.
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11th

6

(6)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 3f 202y

15:25 Naas

Kerkiyra

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

midfield

13/2

4th

3

(3)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 20y

15:10 Fairyhouse

Kerkiyra

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

midfield

12/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 622021

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Consistent performer all season and gained a deserved success stepped up to 1m4f in a Gowran handicap last month; handles an ease and well drawn for a horse likely to be ridden handily.
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3rd

3

(1)

8th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:22 Leopardstown

Safecracker

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

raced in third, outpaced and dropped to rear over 2f out, kept on final furlong

11/2

2nd

1

(6)

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:50 Curragh

Safecracker

10st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Beat Zoffman (rec 6lb) under top-weight in this race last year when recording career-best RPR; promising reappearance here over 1m2f last month behind Crystal Black but never landed a blow behind same rival at Ascot nine days ago; respected nonetheless.

6/1

13th

5

(11)

21st Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

16:25 Ascot

Safecracker

9st 8lb

J: William Buick

T: J P Murtagh

never better than midfield

12/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 23158 BF

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Readily landed a Gowran maiden in May and slightly unlucky at Ascot; disappointing at Leoparstown in July when last seen and needs to bounce back; handles an ease.
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6th

3

(1)

22nd Sep 2022

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Flying Dolphin

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and some headway over 1f out, briefly went fourth 1f out, soon no impression

4/1

3rd

17

(1)

11th Sep 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Flying Dolphin

9st 2lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: J P Murtagh

midfield, good headway towards far side and went third 2f out, ridden and went second when jockey dropped whip over 1f out, no extra and lost second towards finish

16/1

20/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: -15110 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner this season, including on testing ground at Roscommon; well beaten at Galway last time and the handicapper may have her measure for now.
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1st

2

(2)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:20 Pontefract

Dha Leath

9st 2lb

J: P J McDonald

T: Gavin Cromwell

Won four handicaps during progressive 2022 (1m-1m2f, good-heavy) and fast ground and/or the step back up to 1m4f may not have suited at the Curragh recently; an each-way case can be made on form but perhaps 1m2f suits best.

7/1

7th

4

(16)

2nd Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:00 Curragh

Dha Leath

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent

14/1

1

(8)

30th Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 121y

16:55 Sligo

Dha Leath

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Enjoyed a fine campaign last year, four wins culminating in Naas success in November off 84 for which she went up a hefty 11lb; encouraging comeback run over inadequate trip in Lincoln augurs well and drops in class, although career-best now needed.

4/1

20/1

Form: 244110 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner this year but failed in two tries at this level of handicap; has the ability to be a factor but seems to want good ground; others preferred.
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5th

11

(22)

11th Sep 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Shark Bay

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

towards rear of midfield, pushed along 3f out, ridden and headway from over 1f out, kept on well towards finish, not reach leaders

20/1

13th

6

(14)

29th Jul 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Shark Bay

9st 11lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent, pushed along disputing lead over 3f out, ridden and weakened from 2f out

9/2

Form: 0-4110 D

Last run: 87 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Decisive winner of a pair of three-year-old handicaps early in the Summer at Leopardstown and Navan; ran no race at Royal Ascot and not seen since; could be up against it today and not proven on softer ground
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12th

3

(9)

3rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:55 Newmarket

Yashin

9st 7lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Michael Bell

Started 2025 with a bang for new connections when winning a slowly run, four-runner Group 3 at Ascot (2m, good to firm) in April; remote with ambitious targets on next three starts and although sixth of 11 in 2m handicap at Chester in September was an upturn, markedly better is required to win this..

12/1

1

(2)

13th Sep 2025

Good

1m 7f 196y

Class 2

14:40 Chester

Yashin

9st 12lb

J: Archie Young

T: Michael Bell

Given wind surgery and tongue tied for new connections this season, which he started with a bang when winning a slowly run, four-runner Group 3 at Ascot (2m, good to firm) in April; remote since, however, in the Gold Cup there, a French Group 2 and the Ebor at York; this is a lesser handicap but he does not inspire great confidence even so.

20/1

Form: 0-8310 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Career best when landing a valuable premier handicap over 1m here in May; well beaten in the Cambridgeshire but likes cut in the ground and stays; not to be underestimated.
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9th

2

(11)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:25 Navan

Celtic Crown

9st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won well at Leopardstown in July, her fifth win and some decent runs since, including when 2nd in a Gowran claimer over this trip last time; ground versatile and not ruled out.

14/1

2nd

1

(8)

6th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:05 Gowran Park

Celtic Crown

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

prominent, led under 2f out, headed final 110yds, kept on, just held second

5/6

Form: 8321-9 CD

Last run: 113 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Came from off the pace to land this contest off the same mark last year; only three runs since, two of them over hurdles; not seen since mid-division in a C&D premier handicap in May; hard to know what to expect but respected.
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7th

2

(12)

27th May 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 3f 219y

Class 3

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Max Mayhem

9st 9lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: George Baker

Three times down the field in Bahrain for this yard and can't support with confidence, for all moving back up in trip should help.

25/1

6th

5

(2)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 2

17:15 Sandown

Max Mayhem

9st 10lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Hilal Kobeissi

Usually ridden patiently at about 1m4f in recent times but he made the running when fourth of 17 at Glorious Goodwood (good) last July, on most recent attempt at 1m2f (off this mark); found wanting since a convincing winner at Meydan in March and needs more for the now-rare 1m2f run.

10/1

Form: 8-3212

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Progressive three-year-old; beat stablemate Federal in a Cork conditions before stepping up on that when narrowly beaten by the same rival in the Cambridgeshire here two weeks ago; stays this trip and probably handles an ease, leading contender here.
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8th

4

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Good Heavens

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won his first race since joining the Quinns at Pontefract (1m, good to soft; 25-1) last month; went back up 7lb and he ran well off new mark when third at Nottingham (8.5f, good to soft) 19 days ago; good claims.

7/2

8th

4

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Good Heavens

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won his first race since joining the Quinns at Pontefract (1m, good to soft; 25-1) last month; went back up 7lb and he ran well off new mark when third at Nottingham (8.5f, good to soft) 19 days ago; good claims.

7/2

1

(3)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:28 Nottingham

Good Heavens

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ex-Irish; market support proved misguided on his third and fourth British starts, which he followed with 25-1 win at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago, coming from last in a nine-runner race; back up 7lb, still well treated on his old Irish form.

4/1

Form: 303063 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Consistent in big handicaps this season and has held his form well, culminating in a close third to Federal and Good Heavens in the Cambridgeshire; should go well despite a poor draw.
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2nd

11

(1)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 39y

Class 2

13:30 Carlisle

Star Harbour

8st 11lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish-trained 8yo, on a long losing sequence; not entirely disgraced when fourth of ten at Leopardstown (1m4f, good) two weeks ago; others have more potential but he's certainly well treated on his best form.

16/1

4th

4

(5)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Star Harbour

10st 7lb

J: Gabriella Hill

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time winner, on a long losing sequence now, although soft/heavy ground not ideal of late; handicapper relenting so don't rule out with ground more in his favour; rider/trainer had a winner at Roscommon on Monday.

8/1

14th

7

(12)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Star Harbour

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time winner, on a long losing sequence now; unplaced in two outings this term; others have stronger credentials.

14/1

11th
14 (17)
Soaring Monarch

10/1

Form: 00-051

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
First time visor (retained) worked a treat when winning at Galway last time; only 4lb higher here and soft ground would be in his favour; big player.
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9th

7

(1)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 15y

16:20 Listowel

Soaring Monarch

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: James M Barrett

Last year's winner has dropped to 4lb below that winning mark following some poor runs in the interim; but has also run with credit, including when keeping on for a 4.25l fourth at Galway on his penultimate run; not ruled out back to the scene of his victory.

10/1

6th

4

(2)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 100y

19:05 Gowran Park

Soaring Monarch

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: James M Barrett

Five-time winner; shaped quite well at the Curragh three runs back (1m2f); badly hampered at the same venue in race won by Fleetfoot; stayed on from off the pace in Galway event in which Fleetfoot was fourth; may get closer.

12/1

13

(18)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Soaring Monarch

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: James M Barrett

Exposed five-time winner who was quite eyecatching at the Curragh two runs back (1m2f) and met with further trouble in Fleetfoot's race back there a month ago; has a tricky draw to contend with.

14/1

12th
16 (11)
Finans Bay

33/1

Form: -04404 BF

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Second in this race two years ago and a close fourth to Max Mayhem last year; a stone lower this year but little in what he has done this season suggests a repeat.
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2

10th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 7f 110y

18:05 Roscommon

Finans Bay

11st 12lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Henry De Bromhead

Useful Flat performer but has twice refused to race since March and was withdrawn at the start when due to make his hurdling debut at Bellewstown on Saturday, having been reluctant to line up; risky.

8/1

4

8th Jul 2023

Good

2m 0f 188y

17:30 Bellewstown

Finans Bay

11st 12lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Was stakes-class a couple of years ago on the level for Michael Halford and some okay runs for Ado McGuinness this year when he consented to come out of the stalls, which he twice didn't; we'll find out here whether hurdles have sweetened him up.

9/1

8

(6)

27th May 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Finans Bay

9st 5lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has some solid placed form over this C&D but he refused to race here in March and he's been very slowly away twice since; on a good mark if he can get his act together at the start; eye-shield fitted for the first time.

20/1

13th
22 (19)
Star Image

14/1

Form: -09131 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won at Galway and was even more decisive when landing a 1m4f fillies handicap here last month; up 8lb for that but handles softer ground and could be improving enough to have a chance.
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6th

11

(8)

3rd May 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Star Image

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Thomas Mullins

Looked ordinary starting out last season but, after winning Galway festival handicap off 66, finished the campaign with a mark of 99; placed in Curragh Group 3 over 2m and fourth in Naas Listed contest over 1m4f; made a pleasing reappearance when fourth over 1m4f at Cork; not without a chance of turning the tables on runner-up Irish Lullaby over this trip.

7/2

4th

8

(10)

21st Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 25y

15:08 Cork

Star Image

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Thomas Mullins

soon towards rear of midfield

8/1

4th

6

(4)

6th Nov 2022

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:57 Naas

Star Image

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Thomas Mullins

held up in rear

18/1

10/1

Form: -77721

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Pulled out of a Listed at Galway on Tuesday due to the soft ground; decisive winner of a Roscommon handicap last time; up 9lb but the stable are in cracking form; respected.
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7th

4

(7)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

19:20 Roscommon

Disco Boots

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

in touch with leaders, ridden and outpaced under 2f out, no extra 1f out

14/1

8th

2

(9)

26th Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 169y

20:20 Ballinrobe

Disco Boots

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Peter Fahey

Shot up the handicap after winning by 4l at Roscommon last summer over this trip; hasn't been near that form in three starts since and is still 8lb above that mark.

12/1

6th

3

(7)

30th Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 121y

16:55 Sligo

Disco Boots

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Won her second race when taking a 1m4f Roscommon handicap last summer but well held twice afterwards, stiff task in Listed company second occasion; seemingly has a bit to find off this mark.

8/1

15th
29 (12)
Desert Wind

Form: 0/0-82 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Horse

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; four-time winner in Britain and good run over 1m at Killarney latest; others preferred.
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9th

17

(19)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Desert Wind

9st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Luke Comer

Useful on AW back in the day; on a long losing run and hard to recommend after 11 months off.

33/1

8th

16

(14)

5th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 3f 180y

17:25 Galway

Desert Wind

9st 6lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

All four wins have come on AW and on a losing run since 2019; hard to recommend.

50/1

Form: 004000 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner but out of form in big handicaps this season; others preferred.
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1st

4

(10)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Saltonstall

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield, good headway up the centre and prominent over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final 110yds, kept on well towards finish

11/1

5th

2

(9)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Saltonstall

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Grand servant whose nine wins include this race last year off 94; touched off at the Curragh on opening day of campaign but hasn't reproduced that effort off revised mark and has a bit to find with a couple of these on recent Tipperary run; 2lb lower.

12/1

5th

1

(3)

1st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 0y

14:10 Tipperary

Saltonstall

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear

8/1

14/1

Form: 890324

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Most recent win was over 1m at Listowel last year so ground is not an issue; drops back to 1m2f here after a good effort in the circumstances at the Galway festival; can be slowly away and that would not do him any favours in a race like this.
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6th

1

(4)

24th Jun 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 156y

18:45 Ballinrobe

Laelaps

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Andrew McNamara

Improved from his first two runs of the season when finishing well for second over extended 1m2f at Sligo; often placed, but a 2-31 strike-rate is off-putting.

11/2

3rd

2

(6)

15th May 2024

Good

1m 2f 140y

19:15 Sligo

Laelaps

9st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Andrew McNamara

slowly away, in rear, headway but still plenty to do over 1f out, ran on well and went third post, nearest finish

10/1

16/1

Form: 472276

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Turns up in these big handicaps day after day and rarely acquits himself badly; effective from 7f to 1m2f and goes well for this rider, would not be winning one of these out of turn.
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11

(2)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:20 Killarney

Casanova

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seasoned handicapper has deteriorated considerably this year, never counting in a Ballinrobe claimer on latest; very hard to be confident in.

14/1

6th

6

(7)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:40 Bellewstown

Casanova

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has struggled in eight starts since winning a 1m1f Listowel handicap last autumn; rated 85 after that success, now 15lb lower but even so can be given a chance at these weights; good 7lb claimer aboard.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 508005 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
First reserve; out of form this year and going down the handicap; hard to fancy.
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No Results Found

Form: 429130 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Didn't get the run of the race when a close third in the Galway Mile; reportedly found the ground on the quick side in the Cambridgeshire since; should be more at home in these conditions.
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10th

6

(9)

2nd Oct 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 0y

13:50 Tipperary

Cowboy Justice

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

towards rear of midfield, ridden 2f out, some headway up the centre 1f out, kept on, never near to challenge

12/1

20th

21

(8)

11th Sep 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Cowboy Justice

9st 0lb

J: Tom Madden

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield, pushed along 3f out, ridden and weakened from over 1f out

16/1

10th

17

(11)

27th Aug 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Cowboy Justice

9st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield, pushed along 3f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, never near to challenge (jockey said colt never let itself down on the ground)

7/1

12/1

Form: 1-6041

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won a Naas on heavy ground in October; built on previous efforts to win a handicap at Galway last time; more needed here though.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(2)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Joe Masseria

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ryan Potter

Well backed on his stable debut at Nottingham in October (8.3f, heavy) but blew the start and finished tailed off; again slowly away when third over 1m2f back at Nottingham six days later; pulled up on hurdle debut 45 days ago; risky.

10/1

3rd

4

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Joe Masseria

11st 6lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: Ryan Potter

He's struggled to get competitive for three different yards this year, despite tumbling in the weights; having only his second go for Ryan Potter today and finished 44l adrift six days ago when co-favourite here (1m, heavy) on first attempt for him, albeit after a slow start; not often seen over this far; it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

9/2

3rd

4

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Joe Masseria

11st 6lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: Ryan Potter

He's struggled to get competitive for three different yards this year, despite tumbling in the weights; having only his second go for Ryan Potter today and finished 44l adrift six days ago when co-favourite here (1m, heavy) on first attempt for him, albeit after a slow start; not often seen over this far; it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

9/2

33/1

Form: 1-4070 D

Last run: 78 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Twice a winner on heavy but his level of handicap form this season does not inspire; others more likely.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

11

16th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 107y

14:40 Punchestown

Team Of Firsts

11st 5lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Patrick J Flynn

towards rear

12/1

5th

7

(9)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

15:37 Curragh

Team Of Firsts

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Patrick J Flynn

towards rear, headway into midfield 2f out, briefly went fourth inside final furlong, no impression final 110yds

22/1

Form: 0-2780 D

Last run: 77 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Fine second in a 1m4f Listed at Cork in April to start the season but unable to reproduce that since and beaten out of sight here on Derby weekend when last seen; a line can be drawn through that last run but others still look more likely.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(5)

16th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Cork

Annerville

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

soon led, pushed along and headed under 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out

9/1

2nd

6

(1)

27th May 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Annerville

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J P Murtagh

led, going best from 3f out, ridden when headed but prominent over 1f out, kept on but no extra inside final 110yds

7/1

3rd

2

(1)

2nd May 2023

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 1

16:10 Nottingham

Annerville

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Irish challenger who has been placed in three Listed races, most recently third at Cork 11 days ago; can give another good account but this 5yo has an exposed profile and looks vulnerable in today's line-up.

12/1

Form: 3-2043 CD BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Stays 1m4f but his best two runs this season were over 1m at Naas and 7f at Tipperary last time; would not want it too soft either.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2

(3)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Longbourn

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

C&D winner in 2023 three turf wins; light campaign this year but encouraging signs over C&D on latest when creditable fourth (1.5l off Star Harbour) in August; little bit to find with that rival, who has since gone close.

11/4

4

(3)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Longbourn

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won this in 2023 and scored on turf last year; has to improve on recent runs but is now 3lb lower than for that last score so has to be considered from a good draw.

9/1

1

(6)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:25 Leopardstown

Longbourn

10st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Latest of four career wins came in this race last year off 1lb higher; two Curragh runs this term some way below best so needs to bounce back.

12/1

Form: 5-3216 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Gained a welcome success in a Leopardstown maiden in July; not a factor in the Group 2 Royal Whip last time but unexposed and could be capable; unproven on the ground.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

1

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:45 Downpatrick

Point Gellibrand

12st 0lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Useful on the Flat at best, 1m2f winner on good; respectable efforts in maiden hurdles here in April/May; hard to fancy on subsequent form; very poor run in first-time blinkers at Cartmel on latest, heavy ground may have been an issue.

10/1

6th

1

26th Aug 2024

Soft

2m 6f 31y

Class 4

16:02 Cartmel

Point Gellibrand

12st 0lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Gerard O’Leary

prominent, weakened after 2 out, pulled up after last

7/1

4th

2

8th Aug 2024

Good

2m 1f 185y

17:05 Sligo

Point Gellibrand

12st 0lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Decent Flat performer at his best but became regressive; not bad efforts in two Downpatrick maiden hurdles but was poor at Bellewstown since and a tough task at these weights

10/1

Form: 6-0930 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Sixth in this year off a 5lb higher mark; good third over this trip at Leopardstown before disappointing in the Colm Quinn Mile at Galway; doesn't mind an ease and has a legitimate shout at his best.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18

(21)

11th Sep 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Mosala

9st 1lb

J: Kevin Manning

T: Henry De Bromhead

Sixth in this year off a 5lb higher mark; good third over this trip at Leopardstown before disappointing in the Colm Quinn Mile at Galway; doesn't mind an ease and has a legitimate shout at his best.

16/1

Form: 24-104 BF

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Beat Cowboy Justice in a Naas handicap in May; unlucky when last seen in a handicap here in July; cheekpieces left on here; unexposed and handles softer ground; respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(13)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Amortentia

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear of midfield early, midfield going okay home turn, headway and pressed leaders when pushed along and switched left over 1f out, soon ridden and every chance, weakened final 110yds

3/1

2nd

7

(4)

30th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Amortentia

9st 3lb

J: Shane Crosse

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, smooth headway under 2f out, ridden and went third inside final furlong, edged right final 110yds, ran on well towards finish, just failed

100/30

19

(9)

11th Sep 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Amortentia

9st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Beat Cowboy Justice in a Naas handicap in May; unlucky when last seen in a handicap here in July; cheekpieces left on here; unexposed and handles softer ground; respected.

10/1

Form: 4-0577 C

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Second reserve; not disgraced in some valuable handicaps this season and will love any ease; tongue-tie and cheekpieces tried
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

28

(29)

11th Sep 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Yafordadoe

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Gavin Cromwell

Second reserve; not disgraced in some valuable handicaps this season and will love any ease; tongue-tie and cheekpieces tried

7th

13

(3)

29th Jul 2022

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Yafordadoe

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield, pushed along under 3f out, ridden and headway over 1f out, kept on, never on terms

20/1

Non-runners

Belloccio, Annerville, Longbourn, Point Gellibrand, Mosala, Amortentia, Yafordadoe

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €162.90
Straight Forecast €168.28
Tricast €1856.60
Trifecta €692.80

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Casanova

The Irish Sun:

Star Harbour

RP Ratings (IRE):

Longbourn

SPOTLIGHT:

Soaring Monarch

POSTDATA:

Casanova