July 18 / 14.50 Curragh

14.50

Good To Firm

Liverpool FC Foundation Scurry Handicap

  • Prize money: £51217.39
  • 0m 6f 63y
  • 20 runners
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Liverpool FC Foundation Scurry Handicap

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.45
  • Place: £1.95

Form: 23-019 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, soft) last September when first home on his side; repeated a 2025 Epsom win (6f, soft) early last month; first of his small group when ninth in the Wokingham; generally dependable sort; stable won this in 2016.
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1st

2

(7)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:10 York

Sondad

9st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

His career has been one of steady but consistent progress; won at Epsom (6f, soft) and the Currragh (6.2f, good to firm) this season and ran a sound race in the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood, perhaps finding that sharp test on fast ground inadequate; can't call upon course form but the weather has turned in his favour and he has another major handicap in him.

12/1

7th

6

(21)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Sondad

9st 8lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Climbed the ranks as a 4yo, ending that campaign with placed efforts in the Ayr Silver Cup and at Ascot; down the field on seasonal return but he hasn't looked back since, winning at Epsom (6f, soft) on Derby day for the second year in succession, doing best of the low numbers in the Wokingham (the others in his group have done well since) and then seeing off 19 rivals at the Curragh (6.3f, good to firm) two weeks ago; showed a fantastic attitude on that latest occasion and his 6lb penalty shouldn't prevent another big performance.

13/2

1st

5

(18)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Sondad

9st 10lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Runner-up in the Ayr Silver Cup (6f, soft) last September when first home on his side; repeated a 2025 Epsom win (6f, soft) early last month; first of his small group when ninth in the Wokingham; generally dependable sort; stable won this in 2016.

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.40

Form: 071021 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Ex-Richard Hannon; off the mark for the Quinn team when making virtually all in a 22-runner handicap at York Dante meeting (6f, good); bounced straight back from a lesser run at Thirsk when second at Ripon; made all for a 6f Chester win three weeks ago; stable won this with Mr Wagyu in 2022.
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14th

4

(13)

19th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 89y

Class 2

13:50 York

Dark Thirty

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Coaxed back to his best by the Quinns this year, winning 6f handicaps here and at Chester and then running a fine race in a hot sprint handicap at the Curragh last month; weakened in the closing stages of the Stewards' Cup, a race in which he was 5lb well in, and a personal best is needed to defy this highest mark of his career over the shortest trip he will have tackled.

18/1

13th

25

(8)

1st Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Goodwood

Dark Thirty

9st 0lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Beat his 21 rivals at York in May and added a handicap at Chester (6f, good) last month; ran a fine race behind Sondad at the Curragh two weeks ago and is 7lb better off for half a length this time; officially the best handicapped horse in the race (5lb ahead of his mark) and another big run should be forthcoming.

12/1

2nd

6

(20)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Dark Thirty

9st 9lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ex-Richard Hannon; off the mark for the Quinn team when making virtually all in a 22-runner handicap at York Dante meeting (6f, good); bounced straight back from a lesser run at Thirsk when second at Ripon; made all for a 6f Chester win three weeks ago; stable won this with Mr Wagyu in 2022.

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £6.05

Form: -14031 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner who got off the mark on turf in a 6f handicap here in May; badly hampered in the race won by Headmaster later that month; 3lb wrong when taking the 5f Rockingham Handicap here last time; stiff task off his new rating,
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3rd

5

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Genesis

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

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

11/2

2nd

10

(10)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Genesis

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

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

10/1

6th

9

(4)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:58 Cork

Genesis

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Has been in the form of his life this season, winning the Rockingham handicap despite being 3lb out of the weights; ran a belter from the front in the Scurry handicap last weekend but didn't see out that longer trip; solid chance off the same mark if bouncing out of that race.

11/2

4th
1 (15)
Keke

14/1

  • Place: £5.25

Form: -81351 C

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has recorded six of his eight wins over 5f, including last year's Rockingham Handicap here; proved that he is in good shape with a conditions race victory at Naas a fortnight ago; has run well in Listed events this term; trainer has a strong contender in Headmaster.
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4th

1

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Keke

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

7f and Cork not really his bag, so not a bad effort at all when beaten less than 2l in Listed company last time; previous fourth of 20 in British-dominated Scurry handicap was creditable too, and will have every chance if he gets the right set-up.

6/1

4th

2

(7)

14th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:35 Cork

Keke

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Has recorded six of his eight wins over 5f, including last year's Rockingham Handicap; twice successful at 6f; now attempting this trip for the first time; has run well in Listed sprints this term and won a Naas conditions event before a creditable fourth of 20 in the Scurry Handicap at the Curragh.

7/1

16/1

Form: 51-492 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Two wins last season, a Listowel maiden and a 6f Dundalk event; beaten by the odds-on Oro Blanco in a two-horse race last time; previously unplaced favourite in a 7f handicap here.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

7

(9)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:55 Roscommon

Gavoo

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Has run some good races in handicaps this term, notably his fifth of 20 in the Scurry Handicap at the Curragh, but nonetheless hasn't lived up to market expectations on several occasions; discarding the headgear backfired when he was never travelling over 6f at the Curragh last time; now blinkered and steps up in trip.

8/1

7th

7

(12)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Gavoo

8st 8lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: David Marnane

A little bit hard to figure him out but, to be charitable, probably still learning his trade; unlucky fourth to Chicago Pope early in the season; staying-on fifth of 20 in the Scurry here was a good effort; ridden 2f out and just stuck on one-paced when third at Naas latest; visored last twice, now goes unaided.

8/1

3rd

3

(4)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:47 Naas

Gavoo

9st 11lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Dual winner over this trip last year and promising fourth over C&D on his return; not so good next twice, but decent fifth of 20 in Scurry Handicap (extended 6f) at the Curragh where couldn't go the pace at halfway before keeping on late; had three of these behind and it was a creditable showing on first start against his elders.

11/2

Form: 703002 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Nine-time turf winner, including a 6f Group 3 at this venue in 2023, Listed contests and this event 12 months ago; was once rated 108, so has dropped a long way; inconsistent this year; good run when second here last time, 3lb wrong
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6th

6

(3)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Go Athletico

8st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Adrian McGuinness

Last win came in last year's Scurry here over slightly farther; some good runs this season, but basically he's in the handicapper's grip; went back up 4lb for Galway second over 7f, not as effective over 5f when favourite here last time.

8/1

5th

1

(10)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Go Athletico

10st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nine-time turf winner, including a 6f Group 3 in 2023; has also won at Listed level and was once rated 108, so has dropped a long way; good efforts over this trip and 6.5f here recently and even better at Galway last time when a close second of 15 (7f, yielding); had things in his favour that day but should remain competitive off 4lb higher.

9/2

2nd

3

(11)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Galway

Go Athletico

9st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nine-time turf winner, including a 6f Group 3 in 2023; has also won at Listed level and was once rated 108, so has dropped a long way; inconsistent in recent years; has run well in two sprint handicaps at the Curragh lately.

10/1

Form: 721-40

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won twice last year over 5f at Cork and also finished second to Keke here in the Rockingham, a fine effort for a horse of his age; not at his best at Dundalk on first start this year; down the field behind Genesis in the Rockingham last month.
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1st

2

(2)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:47 Naas

Red Evolution

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

All three wins over 5f, including pair of Cork handicaps last summer; didn't threaten in valuable Curragh handicaps last twice, including over extended 6f last month; tongue-tie.

10/1

7th

11

(6)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Red Evolution

8st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won twice last year over 5f at Cork and also finished second to Keke here in the Rockingham, a fine effort for a horse of his age; not at his best at Dundalk on first start this year; down the field behind Genesis in the Rockingham last month.

12/1

12th

10

(2)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Red Evolution

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won twice last year over 5f at Cork and also finished second to Keke in this race, a fine effort for a horse of his age; not at best at Dundalk on only start this year; however, potentially interesting now that he is reunited with the champion jockey who rode him to a Cork win off just one pound lower last July.

10/1

Form: 450-97 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Runner-up six times before belatedly opening his account in a premier handicap over 6f here; fifth in this race last year; two satisfactory runs this term; could go well, but a record of one win from 22 starts makes it hard to be overly confident.
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2nd

8

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Moltophino

8st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Sole win in 25 starts came when he beat Keke over C&D last year; couple of excuses this term (raced on wrong side at Naas last time) and has inched back down to winning mark; blinkers replace visor.

20/1

9th

4

(11)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:47 Naas

Moltophino

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Just one win to his name, but has been second three times in five runs here; drops in grade after contesting premier handicaps at the Curragh (excuse two runs back) this season; drawn widest which is probably a slight negative, but it's all on the day as to which side they go at Naas; only 1lb higher than his winning mark.

12/1

9th

14

(13)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Moltophino

8st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Runner-up six times before belatedly opening his account in a premier handicap over 6f here; fifth in this race last year; two satisfactory runs this term; could go well, but a record of one win from 22 starts makes it hard to be overly confident.

14/1

13/2

Form: 3-1133 D

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Has become highly dependable since being gelded, winning three of his last eight starts, including two on AW in Britain; leading contender after Rockingham third with several of these rivals behind him; overall form favours him over the winner Genesis.
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1st

5

(10)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Dark Ace

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Five wins include twice over C&D and valuable Lingfield handicap in the spring; contesting premier turf handicaps of late, notably close third in Rockingham (Curragh), not clear run in the Ahonoora at Galway last time (7f); back to optimum trip now and one to consider.

15/2

12th

11

(16)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Dark Ace

9st 4lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Progressive and consistent sprinter until latest run at the Curragh; 6f looks his optimum; placed effort over 7f on AW doesn't mean he's sure to get up the hill here.

10/1

10th

9

(10)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Dark Ace

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has become highly dependable since being gelded, winning three of his last eight starts, including two on AW in Britain; leading contender after Rockingham third with several of these rivals behind him; overall form favours him over the winner Genesis.

13/2

12/1

Form: 205484

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Smart turf form at up to 7f in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; some good runs this year, second to Sir Les Patterson on the AW (6f) in February and close fourth at Chester in May (7.5f, good); no luck in running in the Habitat here (won by Headmaster), again behind that rival at Cork.
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7th

10

(15)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

City House

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Yet to win for this yard, but handicapper slow enough to relent; fair fourth to Gleneagle Bay at Cork in June; first time here, which will be an eye-opener for him.

14/1

11th

7

(21)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

City House

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Smart turf form at up to 7f in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; some good runs this year, second to Sir Les Patterson on the AW (6f) in February and close fourth at Chester in May (7.5f, good); no luck in running in the Habitat here (won by Headmaster), again behind that rival at Cork.

12/1

4th

4

(10)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

City House

9st 4lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Smart turf form at up to 7f in Bahrain for George Scott early last year; some good runs for current yard this year, second to Sir Les Patterson on the AW (6f) in February and close fourth at Chester in May (7.5f, good); caught the eye when running on late after not getting a clear run in the Habitat at the Curragh (6f, good); could go close.

11/1

12/1

Form: 09-645 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come at this track but over 6f/7f; this season's form linked to Genesis and Headmaster puts her in the mix, although several others would seem to have marginally stronger claims.
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4th

3

(8)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Back Down Under

9st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Padraig Roche

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

12/1

12th

18

(7)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 7lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

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

12/1

5th

12

(7)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Back Down Under

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Padraig Roche

Both wins have come at this track but over 6f/7f; good fourth over 6f here on latest; had an excuse on her previous start, she was reported coming in season; cheekpieces for the first time, may find a few of these rivals too quick.

12/1

14/1

Form: 179521

Last run: 10 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Both wins this season have been gained over 7f; asserted late in a seven-runner contest at Fairyhouse ten days ago; may find some of these rivals too speedy.
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4th

3

(6)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Glory To Be

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: M C Grassick

Dual handicap winner over 7f this year, here on soft ground in April and on good ground at Fairyhouse last month; stiff task back in trip in Scurry Handicap latest; only second attempt at 1m now.

9/1

Form: -10406 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
All five wins have come on the AW, including two at 6f last winter; highlight of turf form when third to Tango Flare here last autumn; fair form this term, but needs first-time cheekpieces to have an improving effect.
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3rd

1

(6)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Sir Les Patterson

10st 5lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Stephen Thorne

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

15/2

14th

10

(9)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Sir Les Patterson

9st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

All five wins have come on the AW, including two at 6f last winter; highlight of turf form when third to Tango Flare here last autumn; fair form this term, but needs first-time cheekpieces to have an improving effect.

14/1

6th

6

(17)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Sir Les Patterson

9st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

All five wins have come on the AW, including two wins at 6f over the winter; creditable efforts in two recent turf handicaps, including when midfield in the Habitat at the Curragh (6f, good) when slowly away; 12lb lower mark compared to AW and up in trip now.

12/1

15th
4 (12)
The Highway Rat

12/1

Form: 46-626 BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Colt

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Best known for AW exploits, also effective on turf; second to Bodhi Bear in a 5f handicap at Navan; visor now replaces blinkers following a below-par Dundalk run last Sunday.
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9th

1

(9)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

The Highway Rat

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Best known for AW exploits, but is effective on turf; not a bad effort on seasonal return in the Habitat Handicap when 2.25l behind the winner Headmaster (6f, good); good second at Navan next time, but his latest two runs have been below-par, including when well beaten over 6.5f here last time; blinkers return and replace the visor worn that day.

16/1

15th

4

(12)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

The Highway Rat

9st 11lb

J: Sam Coen

T: A Oliver

Best known for AW exploits, also effective on turf; second to Bodhi Bear in a 5f handicap at Navan; visor now replaces blinkers following a below-par Dundalk run last Sunday.

12/1

Form: 347206

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
7f maiden winner at Limerick last season on his sixth and final start for Aidan O'Brien; went close in a 6f handicap at Navan three starts ago; 4lb wrong, up against it.
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8th

2

(9)

27th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 180y

14:14 Navan

Alfred Tennyson

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Just denied by Jon Riggens over C&D in June, more recently made all over 7f at Gowran; five days later awkward start and soon beaten in a similar event under 7lb penalty; capable 5lb claimer now booked so don't rule out.

10/1

5th

1

(7)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:22 Gowran Park

Alfred Tennyson

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Carries a 7lb penalty due to his C&D victory five days ago; that win came following a good third at the Galway festival (7f, yielding) but he's not the most consistent overall, so not guaranteed to reproduce his winning form.

11/4

1st

2

(9)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Gowran Park

Alfred Tennyson

9st 12lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Yet to win since joining this yard and not the most consistent but ran a fine race at Galway (7f, yielding) last week when beaten 2l off 75; good ground is fine but needs to back that up now off 1lb higher.

9/2

Form: 81-712 C BF

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Added to two British 7f wins when bagging the Habitat Handicap (6f, good) here in May on second start for new yard; had difficulty finding a gap before storming home to win by a neck with several of these behind; another solid display over 7f at Cork; top trainer of sprinters won this in 2020 and 2021.
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10th

5

(14)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Headmaster

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Edward Lynam

Added to two British 7f wins when bagging the Habitat Handicap (6f, good) here in May on second start for new yard; another solid display over 7f at Cork next time; never got involved after slipping coming out of the gates in the Scurry Handicap last time (6.5f, good to firm); firmly in the mix but not certain to appreciate this first try at the minimum trip.

10/1

17th

8

(14)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Headmaster

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Edward Lynam

Added to two British 7f wins when bagging the Habitat Handicap (6f, good) here in May on second start for new yard; had difficulty finding a gap before storming home to win by a neck with several of these behind; another solid display over 7f at Cork; top trainer of sprinters won this in 2020 and 2021.

5/1

OUR TIP
18th
2 (16)
Bodhi Bear

12/1

Form: -18513 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Two handicap wins this season, over 5f here (sft-hvy) and over the same trip at Navan on (good); virtually inseparable from Tango Flare based on Listed third behind course specialist here last time; both could feature.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(3)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Bodhi Bear

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J A Stack

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

14/1

18th

2

(16)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Bodhi Bear

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J A Stack

Two handicap wins this season, over 5f here (sft-hvy) and over the same trip at Navan on (good); virtually inseparable from Tango Flare based on Listed third behind course specialist here last time; both could feature.

12/1

Form: 2-9012 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Beat course specialist Big Gossey when winning the Bold Lad Handicap here last September; no luck in running in two handicaps this term; won a Fairyhouse conditions race for the third time in four years before a fine second to Big Gossey in a Listed race here last time, a whisker in front of Bodhi Bear.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

19th

3

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Tango Flare

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Beat course specialist Big Gossey when winning the Bold Lad Handicap here last September; no luck in running in two handicaps this term; won a Fairyhouse conditions race for the third time in four years before a fine second to Big Gossey in a Listed race here last time, a whisker in front of Bodhi Bear.

9/1

2nd

3

(8)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Tango Flare

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Beat Big Gossey by 0.5l when winning the Bold Lad Handicap here last September but was in receipt of 10lbs; slow start to this season but back on song in Fairyhouse median auction race latest, winning it for the third time; unlucky in running when down the field in this last season; will like this ground.

13/2

Form: 0961-

Last run: 211 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Lacks an outing this year and is 6lb out of the handicap; signed off last year with 6f AW maiden win; gelded since; rider's claim the main plus.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

7

(3)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:47 Naas

Leveraging

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Won AW maiden over this trip on fourth start in December; 66s, short-lived appearance in the front rank before fading tamely in the Scurry; best watched for now.

33/1

20th

21

(17)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Leveraging

8st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Lacks an outing this year and is 6lb out of the handicap; signed off last year with 6f AW maiden win; gelded since; rider's claim the main plus.

25/1

6

(13)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Leveraging

9st 7lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Well beaten in a barrier trial before faced with a stiff task here 13 days ago in a sales race; wasn't disgraced that day but others appeal more.

25/1

Form: 5311

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Non-runners

Cuban Grey

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €67.80
Straight Forecast €26.28
Tricast €619.94
Trifecta €2165.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Headmaster

TOPSPEED:

Gavoo

The Irish Sun:

Sondad

POSTDATA:

Keke

RP RATINGS (IRE):

The Highway Rat