August 09 / 16.35 Curragh

16.35

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £12804.35
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 784803 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
AW winner got off the mark on turf at Naas this time last year (6f, good to yielding) off 5lb lower; ran his best race this term when a 2l third of ten back at Naas last time (6f, good); new headgear combination tried; hasn't run too badly at this track in the past.
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13th

11

(17)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:38 Navan

Mint Man

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

Possibly a bit high in the ratings now after a 6f Curragh win on his penultimate start; finished behind Bold Optimist and Cashel Blue in a large-field 6f event at the Curragh 11 days ago.

10/1

19th

2

(10)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Mint Man

10st 2lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Regained the winning thread over C&D two weeks ago when wearing this headgear combination for the first time; has gone up 6lb but rider's 7lb claim negates that; should give another good account.

9/2

1st

10

(5)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Mint Man

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P J F Murphy

AW winner got off the mark on turf at Naas this time last year (6f, good to yielding) off 5lb lower; ran his best race this term when a 2l third of ten back at Naas last time (6f, good); new headgear combination tried; hasn't run too badly at this track in the past.

12/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 303244

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Now an 18-race maiden but several good placed efforts; close second of 21 over 5f at Navan (winner won again since) in June; fast finishing fourth at Fairyhouse last month when not getting a clear run (6f, good); just 0.75l behind the winner when fourth again at Fairyhouse last time (7f, good); up 3lb more but top rider booked.
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4th

12

(11)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Fairyhouse

Hugos Girl

9st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Dowling

Consistent before taking advantage of a winning opportunity in an ordinary maiden at Laytown; more needed here though.

16/1

1st

7

(3)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:20 Laytown

Hugos Girl

9st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Dowling

Maiden has been knocking on the door and another fine effort in 27-runner handicap at the Curragh (6f) on latest when fifth; she is becoming expensive to follow, but has a solid shout back in a maiden.

11/2

5th

5

(26)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Hugos Girl

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Dowling

Maiden has been knocking on the door and went close again over C&D last time when a 0.5l second behind Mint Man; nudged up 1lb for that but has to be on the shortlist in current form.

11/2

10/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 364144

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Gained fourth win of his career at Down Royal (5f, soft) in June; followed his wins with two solid close-up fourths over 5f at Naas and here last time; mark remains unchanged but all his best efforts have been over 5f.
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2nd

6

(13)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Nouvel Espoir

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: James M Barcoe

Highly consistent lately; yet to win over 6f, but narrow defeats over it last twice, and 6f around a bend might be ideal; handles any ground.

5/1

2nd

22

(18)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Nouvel Espoir

9st 0lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: James M Barcoe

All four wins have been at 5f, including at Down Royal in June (soft); holding his form well, most recently close third over this trip at the Curragh last month; has to be respected given his consistency.

14/1

3rd

8

(15)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Nouvel Espoir

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: James M Barcoe

Gained fourth win of his career at Down Royal (5f, soft) in June; followed his wins with two solid close-up fourths over 5f at Naas and here last time; mark remains unchanged but all his best efforts have been over 5f.

10/1

Form: 046918

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
5f Dundalk winner last season; stepped up on previous form when winning at Naas last month (5f, good), third won next time out; didn't run too badly over 5f here last time off his 5lb higher mark when a 2.75l eighth of 18 (5f, good to firm); Foley takes over from 7lb claimer now.
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16th

3

(11)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Sovereign Cry

9st 13lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Won over 5f at Naas in July and stays this far; tardy starts and well held lately, although got no run last time.

14/1

8th

11

(9)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Sovereign Cry

9st 7lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Naas win in July came over 5f off this mark; two quick recent runs were below best so good bit more needed; drops in grade.

14/1

9th

6

(12)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:38 Navan

Sovereign Cry

9st 10lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Daniel James Murphy

Beat Bold Optimist at Naas in July; needs to bounce back from a below-par run last week, last of nine in the race in which Gotta Catch'Em All finished third.

12/1

Form: 300262 CD

Last run: 12 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
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.
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10th

5

(8)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:57 Listowel

Go Athletico

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

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

10/1

14th

2

(25)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Go Athletico

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Well-travelled 8yo's most recent win came in last year's Scurry Handicap off 86; mixed form this year, notably runner-up at the Curragh and Galway (off this mark), okay runs at the former venue of late; don't rule out.

12/1

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

Form: 247250

Last run: 119 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
1m AW winner off 12lb lower has run poorly in all six starts on turf; back on the level after some moderate efforts over hurdles; unlikely.
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9th

2

(15)

18th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Beat The Devil

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Patrick Magee

Consistent here last winter; sole win was over this trip in January, placed six times in all either side of that, over 10.5f latterly; couple of 6f turf runs lately served their purpose, which was to get him back into this grade, and leading claimer knows him.

10/1

18th

15

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Beat The Devil

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Patrick Magee

Best form is on the AW but was only 2l behind Mint Man over C&D on latest, his first try over 6f; could sneak into the money off the same mark with a repeat.

16/1

10/1

Form: 726-44

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Placed in several maidens last season at 6f-1m; fine return to action at Fairyhouse (6f, good) in June when a luckless fourth; didn't improve over 7f at Galway last time when a distant fourth (yielding); ran poorly in sole start at this venue in a 7f handicap last season; new headgear combination tried.
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8th

3

(8)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 98y

16:53 Galway

Nazario

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Has been generally consistent in defeat in maidens and handicaps up to 1m without progressing; however, he looked like a step up in trip was needed over 7f at Gowran last time so is noted dropped 4lb.

9/1

4th

7

(2)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Gowran Park

Nazario

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Placed in several maidens last season at 6f-1m; fine return to action at Fairyhouse (6f, good) in June when a luckless fourth but hasn't improved on that twice since, albeit not beaten far at the Curragh on latest in this headgear combination; unproven on soft.

10/1

7th

6

(4)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Nazario

9st 4lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Placed in several maidens last season at 6f-1m; fine return to action at Fairyhouse (6f, good) in June when a luckless fourth; didn't improve over 7f at Galway last time when a distant fourth (yielding); ran poorly in sole start at this venue in a 7f handicap last season; new headgear combination tried.

10/1

8th
5 (14)
Lohoobb

13/1

Form: -52524

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Remained a maiden after seven starts for Owen Burrows (beaten favourite in all four handicap starts for former yard this season); purchased for 35,0000gns last month and it wasn't a bad stable debut when a 5l fourth of 11 at Naas (6f, good, 16-1) last time.
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11th

25

(17)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Lohoobb

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: M C Grassick

Bought for 35,000gns from Owen Burrows in July and off the mark at third attempt for Michael Grassick when making most over 7f at Gowran last month on fast ground; poor run on softer ground over same C&D since; drops in trip here and 7lb out of handicap.

25/1

8th

2

(12)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:30 Gowran Park

Lohoobb

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Beaten favourite in all four handicap starts for Owen Burrows; bought for 35,000gns in July and off the mark at third attempt for Michael Grassick when scoring over C&D last month on fast ground, making most; 7lb rise for that and first run on soft ground.

6/1

1st

7

(1)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:22 Gowran Park

Lohoobb

9st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Beaten favourite in all four handicap starts for Owen Burrows; okay stable debut at Naas (6f, good); never better than midfield at the Curragh on Sunday (6f, good to firm); this comes quick enough.

7/1

9th
9 (3)
All Hail

20/1

Form: 82-840

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
His best maiden run came at the third attempt last season when a 3l second of 14 at Navan (6f, good); beaten 30l at Fairyhouse on seasonal return/handicap debut; close-up fourth of ten at Navan (5f, good) was much better next time; another deplorable effort at Naas last time when last of 10; blinkers on but not a trustworthy character.
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18th

17

(13)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

All Hail

9st 4lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A Oliver

Showed promise at two, notably when second in a 6f maiden at Navan; one decent run over 5f at the same venue this season; overall form is unconvincing.

25/1

8th

6

(7)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

All Hail

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

Showed promise at two, notably when second in a 6f maiden at Navan; one decent run over 5f at the same venue this season, overall form is unconvincing.

20/1

OUR TIP

20/1

Form: 24-007 D

Last run: 63 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
All three wins for Kieran Cotter came at Cork (6f-1m); a long way below his best in three runs for new yard this term; others preferred.
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4th

13

(11)

9th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Gerrits Gem

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: J G Coogan

Prominent racer's three wins have all come at Cork, including this race last year; gradual return to form of late in Curragh contests and seems primed for anther good run here (rain would suit).

12/1

3rd

1

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Gerrits Gem

10st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: J G Coogan

Prominent racer's three wins have come at Cork; has run well over C&D and is capable off this mark; this season's form hasn't been great but if the forecast rain comes, he may well revive.

20/1

10th

2

(7)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Gerrits Gem

9st 10lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: J G Coogan

All three wins for Kieran Cotter came at Cork (6f-1m); a long way below his best in three runs for new yard this term; others preferred.

20/1

7/1

Form: 8-9072 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner over 6f on yielding and good ground; just fair efforts in her opening three runs this term before going down by a neck at Cork last time (6f, good to firm) under today's rider; she's 1lb wrong despite a 4lb rise for the last day, but has won from a higher mark in the past.
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9th

3

(6)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Navan

Rosato

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Charles Weld

Two-time course winner over 6f is 1lb below her last success and is closely matched with Irish Rumour on her penultimate run when a short-head second at the Curragh; below that level back there last weekend but no surprise to see her bounce back.

12/1

11th

9

(16)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Rosato

9st 6lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Charles Weld

Fourth in this last season off 3lb higher and just failed to reward strong market support when denied by a short head over C&D latest; nudged up 4lb but won't mind a drop of rain and she is a leading contender.

5/1

2nd

24

(31)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:08 Curragh

Rosato

9st 2lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Charles Weld

Narrowly denied off 4lb lower at Cork on penultimate (6f, gd-fm) when coming from the back; weakened behind Mint Man here on latest when ridden more positively; cheekpieces go on now.

28/1

15/1

Form: 368-27

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Has raced exclusively on AW since two moderate efforts in opening maidens, including over C&D; improved form when second in a 10.5f maiden at Dundalk in January in first-time cheekpieces; they didn't have the same effect over the same trip in a handicap next time; others more likely.
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13th

11

(16)

1st Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Gowran Park

Yutori

9st 9lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Showed improved form when second in a maiden at Dundalk in January in first-time cheekpieces; turf credentials are weak, though may have needed her recent Navan run after a break.

14/1

13th

11

(11)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Yutori

9st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Has raced exclusively on AW since two moderate efforts in opening maidens, including over C&D; improved form when second in a 10.5f maiden at Dundalk in January in first-time cheekpieces; they didn't have the same effect over the same trip in a handicap next time; others more likely.

15/1

7th

4

(8)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Yutori

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Fair third here (1m) in October; improved form in first-time cheekpieces when beaten 0.5l in C&D maiden last month, headed close home; fair mark on second handicap outing; entitled to go well.

8/1

25/1

Form: -03590 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Four wins have all been on fast tracks, including last year at Bellewstown (twice) and Down Royal over 5f; standout run this term at former venue when third (5f, soft); never counted in two most recent runs at Navan over 6f; opposable.
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8th

1

(7)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:39 Laytown

Aurora Nova

10st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Andrew McNamara

Four-time winner (three over 5f) on good ground; poor form shown in her last four outings; doesn't look particularly well treated on these terms back in claiming company.

20/1

10th

1

(13)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Aurora Nova

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Andrew McNamara

Four-time winner (three at this trip) on good ground; poor form shown in her last three outings but drops into this lower grade for the first time since April 2025, and that resulted in a victory, so don't rule her out.

22/1

14th

12

(1)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Aurora Nova

8st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Andrew McNamara

Four wins have all been on fast tracks, including last year at Bellewstown (twice) and Down Royal over 5f; standout run this term at former venue when third (5f, soft); never counted in two most recent runs at Navan over 6f; opposable.

25/1

Form: 475

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

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Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €32.90
Straight Forecast €29.49
Tricast €326.04
Trifecta €325.00

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mint Man

POSTDATA:

All Hail

SPOTLIGHT:

Hugo's Girl

The Irish Sun:

Go Athletico

TOPSPEED:

Mint Man