September 11 / 13.15 Curragh

13.15

Yielding

Irish Stallion Farms EBF “Bold Lad” Sprint Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £74369.75
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 22 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF “Bold Lad” Sprint Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £71.80
  • Place: £10.20

Form: 130-68 D

Last run: 78 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Only four runs in her first two seasons; winner and Listed-placed for Kevin Ryan last year; did not seem to stay 7f here last time; better previously over C&D on her Irish debut
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5th

7

(6)

23rd Oct 2022

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Dexter Belle

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Edward Lynam

raced freely, towards rear towards near side, pushed along 2f out, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders

12/1

8th

2

(1)

8th Oct 2022

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Dexter Belle

9st 3lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Edward Lynam

prominent up the centre, pushed along 2f out, ridden and outpaced 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

10/1

25/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 324307 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Best run this season when second in a 27-runner 1m handicap at this venue in May; boasts a good record at this track, two wins and two places from six visits; at his most effective over longer distances than this; promising 7lb claimer aboard.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(13)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

No More Porter

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three wins have been gained at the Curragh; eight of his 17 places have also come at that venue, including a fine second there on his latest start; not guaranteed to produce his best form, though he managed a second placing here in 2023 on his only visit.

9/2

2nd

15

(11)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

No More Porter

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three wins have been here including one over C&D; was third on return over C&D but was poor at Leopardstown since so has questions to answer now.

18/1

13th

13

(15)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

No More Porter

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three Curragh wins have been over shorter; has run okay on occasions over this sort of trip but opposable on balance of form and draw not great.

20/1

3rd
2 (8)
Mr Wagyu

10/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 014105 C

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Winner of 15 of his 66 races; fourth in the Wokingham before beating Big Gossey here in July, with No More Porter third and Majestic Colt fourth; another good run at York giving him a slight edge over York specialist Gulliver.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

5

(13)

15th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Mr Wagyu

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: John & Sean Quinn

Useful on his day; however, on a three-year losing spell and current mark reflects a decline in his form since last July; the betting may offer further guidance with Ripon reappearance under his belt.

16/1

8th

11

(10)

17th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ripon

Mr Wagyu

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

raced near side, prominent, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 8 in group

7/1

8th

11

(10)

17th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ripon

Mr Wagyu

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Formerly smart handicapper; 15 wins from 94 starts including two victories over C&D; hasn't won anywhere since 2022 and lost his way last year, but did go close here on 2024 reappearance; could bounce back; goes on any ground.

7/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 008003 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 8st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Began the season with 5f course win; poor form until showing signs of a revival last time, taking third place in a 7f handicap at the Galway festival.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(3)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Laugh A Minute

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Nine-time winner, most recently over C&D (soft) off 82 in March; best effort for some time when today's headgear tried in finishing never nearer fourth over C&D 17 days ago in testing conditions; 2lb lower now and Keane takes over; has to be respected.

8/1

4th

6

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:52 Curragh

Laugh A Minute

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Stephen Thorne

Nine-time winner, most recently over C&D (soft) off 6lb higher in March; well behind Gerrit's Gem at Cork on latest; new headgear combination needs to spark a revival, well-treated if it does.

16/1

11th

1

(8)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Laugh A Minute

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Winner of nine races; latest success was four starts ago over this trip on soft at the Curragh in March; has to bounce back from a below-par display at Naas last month.

16/1

Form: 052811 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Plenty to spare in winning his last two races, both over this trip, and the most recent at this venue; may be capable of sustained improvement, but perhaps an aggregate 16lb rise may just anchor him.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

15

(7)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Gordon Bennett

8st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Richard Brabazon

Two of four wins have come here; recent C&D run behind Smoke Them Out leaves him with a fair bit to find but previous Fairyhouse run was solid and can't be ruled out; cheekpieces belatedly tried.

12/1

6th

6

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Gordon Bennett

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Richard Brabazon

Plenty of good runs in defeat this year and produced another at Fairyhouse 12 days ago (6f); has become hard to win with but daren't dismiss.

8/1

4th

7

(15)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Gordon Bennett

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Richard Brabazon

Plenty of good runs in defeat this year and produced another at Laytown recently; has become hard to win with but considered each-way.

12/1

12/1

Form: 0-3007 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
A fine sprinter who has often excelled in big-field handicaps at York, winning three; on a long losing sequence, but some encouragement from a respectable York run on latest, a couple of places behind Mr Wagyu.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

9

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:35 York

Gulliver

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Four course wins to his name and he rolled back the years when sweeping through to win a Class 5 handicap at Thirsk five weeks ago (6f, soft); not handicapped out of things up 6lb but this is a deeper race and it might not set up quite so favourably for him.

9/1

14th

9

(2)

25th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

13:35 York

Gulliver

9st 7lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Four course wins to his name and he rolled back the years when sweeping through to win a Class 5 handicap at Thirsk five weeks ago (6f, soft); not handicapped out of things up 6lb but this is a deeper race and it might not set up quite so favourably for him.

9/1

1st

8

(9)

20th Apr 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:35 Thirsk

Gulliver

9st 6lb

J: Jason Watson

T: David O’Meara

in rear

4/1

14/1

Form: 28-528 D

Last run: 102 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
5f at this venue was probably too sharp last time; form at 6f solid enough to give him sort of chance, but lack of a recent run makes it hard to know what to expect.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(17)

11th Sep 2022

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Thunder Eclipse

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: J A Stack

dwelt start, held up in rear, not clear run over 1f out, ridden and headway inside final furlong, kept on, not reach leaders

14/1

12/1

Form: -02693

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Third behind Ice Cold In Alex here recently, overall form suggests 7f suits him better judged on the pick of his form which has been at Cork.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

3

(3)

18th Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 170y

Class 4

15:53 Ripon

Yermanthere

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

8yo who capitalised on a reduced mark to win over C&D (good) last month before 7l second to easy winner in amateur jockeys' race at Pontefract (1m2f, good); he's not ruled out back here.

9/2

2nd

1

(6)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

14:30 Pontefract

Yermanthere

11st 2lb

J: Mr Thomas Easterby

T: Tim Easterby

Prevailed narrowly at Ripon (1m2f, good) last time, recording first win since 2024; no spring chicken, being an 8yo, but he's technically still unexposed over this trip and remains well treated on historical data; should remain competitive.

5/1

1st

4

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 5

14:50 Ripon

Yermanthere

9st 6lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

No win since August 2024, and he's yet to score beyond 7.5f, with a Flat record of 0-5 at 8.5f plus; this easing mark is helpful though, and he wasn't too far behind the reopposing King Of Fury at Carlisle (1m1f, soft; 6-1) ten days ago; stablemate of the veteran Poets Dawn.

8/1

14/1

Form: -21793 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
C&D maiden scorer; won on turf for second time at Naas in May; third at Dundalk last month; 4lb out of the handicap, trainer does well with sprinters, so should not be ruled out.
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Verdict Starting price

15th

14

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Rough Diamond

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: John G Carr

Smart handicapper back in the day for Eddie Lynam; wasn't able to add to his tally of five wins when moving to Britain; operating at a much lower level nowadays, but not showing much for present trainer.

33/1

11th

7

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Rough Diamond

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: John G Carr

Smart handicapper back in the day for Eddie Lynam; wasn't able to add to his tally of five wins when moving to Britain; operating at much lower level nowadays, but not showing much for present trainer who tries blinkers here.

18/1

6th

9

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:42 Dundalk (AW)

Rough Diamond

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: John G Carr

C&D winner, five-time scorer in all; has struggled in three 7f runs since joining John Carr after a spell in Britain.

50/1

8/1

Form: 61-163 CD BF

Last run: 78 days

W: 10st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Deserved his C&D Listed win last October; prior to that, placed in three Pattern events, including second to Gustavus Weston in a Group 3 here; resumed in pleasing fashion with narrow Listed win at Cork; disappointing in C&D Group 2 Greenlands Stakes in May; third in a C&D Listed race in June; respected as a Group horse running in a handicap.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1

(6)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:40 Galway

Power Under Me

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Winner of seven of his 25 races; gained most recent of five stakes wins on his favoured soft ground at Tipperary last October; has had a break since respectable seasonal return in the Gladness Stakes in March; stakes performer dropping back into handicap so has to be respected but wants softer ground.

8/1

6th

3

(6)

29th Mar 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Power Under Me

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Winner of seven of his 24 races; gained the most recent of five stakes wins on his favoured soft ground at Tipperary last October; 1-9 record at this venue is a negative; unplaced in this event two years ago.

10/1

Form: 063110 CD BF

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Much improved filly, following up Listowel maiden in June by taking a C&D handicap in ready fashion later that month; raced too keenly when bidding for a hat-trick over a slightly longer trip here last time; 2lb out of handicap.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(11)

20th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

14:35 Curragh

Coumshingaun

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

towards rear

14/1

10th

7

(11)

30th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Coumshingaun

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Twice a winner here at 6f and twice successful over slightly further at Listowel including early this month when running away; 9lb rise however makes this tough and stiff 7f here raises stamina concerns.

13/2

1st

4

(12)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 60y

14:42 Listowel

Coumshingaun

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

midfield, headway on outer home turn, ran on well inside final furlong, led final 110yds, won going away

8/1

14/1

Form: 413154 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won two 7f handicaps in July, on the second occasion in a big field at Galway; fourth over 1m at Windsor ten days ago; may find this trip a bit sharp; visor replaces cheekpieces.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(6)

7th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Dairerin

9st 2lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent, ridden and no impression 1f out, soon no impression

20/1

9th

8

(15)

24th Sep 2022

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Dairerin

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, made no impression

12/1

12th

17

(1)

11th Sep 2022

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Dairerin

8st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

raced far side, never better than mid-division, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong

14/1

14/1

Form: 430944 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner for Mick Appleby in Britain; good fourth in a Naas Listed in April; subsequent handicap form has left a bit to be desired; fourth behind Ice Cold In Alex here last time.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(1)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 110y

15:00 Tipperary

Warrior Brave

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Ross O’Sullivan

led, faced challenge 2f out, headed inside final furlong, lost second final 110yds

9/4

2nd

4

(5)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

Warrior Brave

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

May need more than when taking this 12 months ago and hasn't been at his very best this season, even when close up at Fairyhouse; finished in the pack when 50-1 for the Wokingham last time.

5/1

OUR TIP

Form: 352221 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Has done most of his racing at this venue and at Dundalk, solid record at both places; beat 21 rivals in this event last season and has been consistent this season; deserved his win over 5f last time, previously went close against Mr Wagyu in premier Scurry Handicap.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

2

(3)

19th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Entering legendary course specialist status after adding a tenth win at the venue in a Listed race last time (6f, good); prior to that he won a C&D Listed contest in March (soft to heavy) when seeing off East Hampton by 1.5l; got closest to subsequent Group 1 winner Comanche Brave when a 2l second in a 6f Group 2 here on penultimate (good); always a danger around here and should go well again.

11/4

1st

1

(5)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Gallant grey veteran is an eight-time course winner and no signs of slowing down this season; won Listed race here in March (7f, sft-hvy) and another cracking run when runner up in the Group 2 Greenlands Stakes here in May (6f, good, Fregada 2.5l behind); goes on any ground, was fourth in this last year and another big run likely on the cards here.

11/4

2nd

2

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

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

12/1

20/1

Form: -67341 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Recent C&D maiden winner; may continue to improve but 10lb out of the handicap here; that looks a significant negative in such a hot race.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

10

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Secret Magician

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas nearly two years ago (off 63); standout run this term when C&D third (neck off second-placed Jasmine Affanalis) in May, most recently didn't seem to get home at Bellewstown; Colin Keane booking takes the eye.

15/2

6th

8

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Secret Magician

9st 9lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 (7f, good); signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel next time; failed to see out 1m1f on soft at Leopardstown on latest but definite player at his best.

14/1

7th

8

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Secret Magician

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 over 7f on good; signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel 11 days ago; step up in trip should suit but becoming hard to predict.

14/1

Form: -24055 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a 6f Dundalk maiden last year but some solid efforts in defeat since including a Listed fourth over 7f here in April when only beaten 2l; did nothing to advance his claims in a conditions race on stable debut.
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6th

3

(3)

16th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:35 Leopardstown

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 8lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nine wins in all, but only one on turf from 32 starts; led when third over 7f at Fairyhouse last week, and that's probably his optimum trip on turf, rather than the stiff mile here; unplaced all four runs here, too.

12/1

3rd

4

(4)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Exquisite Acclaim

8st 9lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Eight-time winner on the AW but just 1-31 on turf; beaten 3l when third of 6 in this last season and just 1lb lower now; finished a couple of places ahead of Tolebi when a 4.5l seventh of 17 at the Curragh on latest; place shout.

12/1

7th

4

(2)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Exquisite Acclaim

9st 7lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Eight-time AW winner; not as good on turf (1-31) and last of 12 on his favoured surface when last seen at Lingfield in early April; others appeal more.

33/1

17th
14 (20)
Downforce

33/1

Form: -90908 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Most recent of his five wins was gained over 5f at this venue early last season; getting on in years now;; hard to make a strong case for him on this year's form.
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12th

7

(13)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:00 Navan

Downforce

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Lightly enough raced since his last win two years ago; well beaten over seven at the Curragh last week but had run quite well in handicaps over this trip on soft ground prior to that; career low mark today and no surprise should he be involved although ground might not be soft enough.

10/1

23th

9

(2)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Downforce

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Dual Listed winner at his best; ran well in defeat when sixth of 18 behind Rosato at Navan (6f, good to yielding) last time, doing best work at the finish; 2lb better off with that rival; veteran is a contender if the heavens open.

18/1

6th

5

(12)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:21 Navan

Downforce

9st 12lb

J: Danny Power

T: W McCreery

Second runner for yard; dual Listed winner at his best ran well in defeat three times earlier this year; down 3lb on return; is at his best on easy ground.

16/1

Form: 756465 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 11lb

7 yo Horse

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Former German-trained Group 3 winner; has come down in the ratings and may be competitive, now that he is 5lb lower than when fourth behind Mr Wagyu here three starts back; winner of five stakes races, and of nine in all; started in Ireland with a rating 108 after signing off in Germany 12 months ago win with a narrow Group 3 defeat at Baden Baden.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

18th

2

(14)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 164y

14:55 Navan

Majestic Colt

10st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James McAuley

Five-time stakes winner in Germany; placed only three times from 20 Irish starts, including when third over 7f at Leopardstown early this month; failed to reproduce that form over 6f at the Curragh last Sunday.

16/1

10th

11

(12)

16th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Majestic Colt

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: James McAuley

Was mostly well beaten on the AW over the winter but fared much better back on turf at Leopardstown last time over 7f; this drop in trip should suit and could run well even from 2lb out of the handicap.

16/1

3rd

7

(9)

5th Apr 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 14y

16:50 Leopardstown

Majestic Colt

9st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James McAuley

Nine-time winner in Germany; came to Ireland with an inflated rating and unable to justify it despite running well in a couple of premier handicaps last year; back on soft ground here after failing at Dundalk this year; could well be competitive off this mark and not dismissed.

25/1

16/1

Form: 417117 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Winner of three of his five races since joining this yard in the spring; ideally suited by 6f; may hold his own despite aggregate 22lb rise since the beginning of June.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

7

(6)

20th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 2y

Class 4

19:50 Doncaster

True Mason

9st 3lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Well beaten on soft going on both starts this season but it's a long time since he ran well on such a surface; won twice over C&D (good) last summer and not ruled out now back on better ground.

14/1

12th

1

(6)

6th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:00 Thirsk

True Mason

9st 11lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

Won three of his first four starts over 6f on good/AW after joining this yard last summer, but held in his last three; soft ground may not have been ideal in the last two including on last month's Doncaster reappearance, but still 5lb above last winning mark; others preferred.

14/1

10th

15

(12)

2nd Apr 2023

Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 3

15:20 Doncaster

True Mason

8st 11lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Declan Carroll

Won three of his first four 6f races for this yard (on good/AW; has form on soft) but couldn't carry on the good work on final two starts in 2022 and sets off after a break with something to prove.

16/1

25/1

Form: 4-9568 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Most recent of her four wins was gained over C&D just over a year ago; not disgraced when fifth behind Mr Wagyu here three starts back, but others preferred on the balance of form.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

12

(2)

28th Oct 2022

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Goodnight Girl

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Sarah Lynam

towards rear of midfield, ridden over 1f out, no impression and weakened inside final furlong

8/1

6th

2

(8)

27th Sep 2022

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Cork

Goodnight Girl

10st 2lb

J: Shane Crosse

T: Sarah Lynam

prominent, pushed along 2f out, soon lost position, well held final furlong

12/1

20th

15

(18)

11th Sep 2022

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Goodnight Girl

8st 7lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Sarah Lynam

prominent, slightly hampered after 2f, lost position halfway, pushed along in rear under 2f out, eased inside final furlong (jockey said mare ran short of room after two furlongs)

25/1

14/1

Form: 604472 CD

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 1lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Won well over 7f here in May; overall form indicates he needs further than 6f these days; good effort at Roscommon last month was over an extended 7f.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(3)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Verhoyen

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Eight-time winner (placed 20 times) who marked his 100th appearance with a fair sixth of 18 at Fairyhouse recently, one place in front of today's rival Jazzy Dancer; almost two years since his last win; might struggle to record another success in the closing stages of his career.

8/1

Form: 367551 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Career record now stands at 6-55, placed 18 times, after recent C&D win; beat six rivals then; 6lb higher now and this is much more competitive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

9

(9)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ice Cold In Alex

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: K J Condon

Grand old servant who is stuck on a 16-race losing streak; disappointed at Gowran this month but stamina was stretched over a mile on the day; he's well treated now and has won around here in the past but the percentage call is to oppose.

20/1

9

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Ice Cold In Alex

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: K J Condon

Stuck on a losing run but dangerously handicapped and hasn't been running badly this year; each-way claims.

12/1

6th

5

(17)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Ice Cold In Alex

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: K J Condon

Losing run since a C&D success in 2022; encouraging sixth here last week over C&D when staying on well and on a dangerous mark but possibly more effective at 7f these days.

8/1

Non-runners

Verhoyen, Ice Cold In Alex

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €706.00
Straight Forecast €343.43
Tricast €3055.24
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Power Under Me

SPOTLIGHT:

Majestic Colt

TOPSPEED:

Verhoyen

RP Ratings (IRE):

Laugh A Minute

POSTDATA:

Gulliver