August 29 / 17.25 Curragh

17.25

Good To Firm

Pat Smullen Cancer Trials Ireland Charity Race Supported By Ballylinch Stud

  • Prize money: £51.3
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 20 runners
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Pat Smullen Cancer Trials Ireland Charity Race Supported By Ballylinch Stud

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

2/1 (Won)

  • Win: £1.90
  • Place: £1.20

Form: /46-31

Last run: 90 days

W: 12st 9lb

6 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
The 2025 Galway hurdle winner but was poor this time around and has questions to answer; won on the Flat in May; Nina Carberry back.
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4th

3

7th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 54y

18:41 Galway

Ndaawi

11st 12lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Gordon Elliott

Very high class handicap hurdler; second in the County Hurdle and was awarded the Galway Hurdle in 2025; warmed up for this by winning a charity Flat race at the Curragh; the one to beat on his chase debut.

7/4

1st

2

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Ndaawi

12st 9lb

J: Ms N Carberry

T: Gordon Elliott

The 2025 Galway hurdle winner but was poor this time around and has questions to answer; won on the Flat in May; Nina Carberry back.

2/1

12th

3

30th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 11y

16:30 Galway

Ndaawi

11st 11lb

J: James Smith

T: Gordon Elliott

Promoted winner of this race last year after receiving critical interference; has been mixing hurdling and Flat action since then, down the field in the County Hurdle; beat the very useful Absurde in a conditions' hurdle at Cork in April; kept ticking over with an odds-on Flat win in a 1m6f Listowel contest two months ago; 7lb higher than last year.

8/1

14/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 745466 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 12st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Three Flat wins over shorter; ran well enough over C&D last time; has a bit to find today.
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2nd

10

(12)

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 1f 30y

16:10 Punchestown

Neo Smart

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Two wins on AW; has been running quite consistently this season; however, she has managed only one success from 32 starts on turf, and has been a beaten favourite in two of her last three starts; hard to be confident.

12/1

2nd

11

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Neo Smart

12st 1lb

J: Gordon Power

T: J S Bolger

Three Flat wins over shorter; ran well enough over C&D last time; has a bit to find today.

14/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 425522 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Seven turf wins including over C&D; fine AW 2nd last time; rated 86 on turf and can go close.
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12th

5

(11)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:05 Listowel

Star Harbour

9st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time turf winner who is running well and he wasn't favoured by his track position when just behind War Rooms on Leopardstown's big card last week; considered.

14/1

12th

21

(2)

12th Sep 2026

Good

1m 5f 0y

17:35 Leopardstown

Star Harbour

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven-time turf winner; has never won on AW (despite 18 attempts) so it seems encouraging that he managed a second placing on his latest visit to Dundalk four weeks ago; that was prefaced by a second at Gowran earlier that week.

25/1

3rd

14

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Star Harbour

12st 0lb

J: Tadhg McGuinness

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seven turf wins including over C&D; fine AW 2nd last time; rated 86 on turf and can go close.

4/1

Form: 8-

Last run: 454 days

W: 12st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Useful hurdler stays 3m; was poor last time and might find this trip a bit sharp.
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4th

3

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Duke Silver

12st 6lb

J: Owen Fagan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Useful hurdler stays 3m; was poor last time and might find this trip a bit sharp.

22/1

13th

1

22nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 80y

15:10 Killarney

Duke Silver

11st 12lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Three wins over hurdles including a Pertemps Qualifier at Leopardstown last year; fine fourth in a very competitive handicap hurdle at Punchestown; unseated early on his chase debut at Wexford last month; obvious claims on his return to hurdles.

11/2

Form: 00-645

Last run: 37 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Hurdle and dual Flat winner; similar efforts in defeat last thrice; has a bit to find.
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12th

6

(3)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Galway

Party Dress

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: W McCreery

Two wins on the Flat, the latest over 2m1f at Limerick last season; 4lb below that winning mark; this stiff track should bring her stamina into play.

6/1

5th

19

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Party Dress

11st 12lb

J: Daisy Mae Christie

T: W McCreery

Hurdle and dual Flat winner; similar efforts in defeat last thrice; has a bit to find.

20/1

10

(12)

20th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 5f 0y

19:00 Leopardstown

Party Dress

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: W McCreery

Hurdle winner has won twice on the Flat, the latest over 2m1f at Limerick in 2025; hasn't been too far away of late and has been dropped a few lbs, now 3lb below that winning mark.

7/1

OUR TIP

Form: 885216

Last run: 20 days

W: 12st 9lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Three wins have come at Leopardstown up to 1m1f; this trip is likely to stretch him.
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21

(19)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Dark Viper

8st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Third reserve; has only ever won here, but not easy to catch right and probably wants further these days.

6th

1

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Dark Viper

12st 9lb

J: Tara Hayes

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three wins have come at Leopardstown up to 1m1f; this trip is likely to stretch him.

10/1

6th

5

(5)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Dark Viper

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

All three wins have come at Leopardstown, including last time over 1m1f (good) when a comfortable victor after being allowed to dictate the pace; 5lb rise for that seems fair enough and he's in good form but must win away from his preferred track.

5/1

Form: 461060 D

Last run: 33 days

W: 12st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
In decent form over hurdles lately; poor last Flat start but is rated 86 in that sphere.
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4th

10

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Listowel

Tyson Fury

11st 12lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time Flat winner who has finished runner-up in four of his seven races over hurdles; missed out on a good opportunity last time (6-5f) and has classier opposition to deal with now.

11/2

8th

9

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Tyson Fury

12st 3lb

J: Tom Foley

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

In decent form over hurdles lately; poor last Flat start but is rated 86 in that sphere.

7/1

2nd

2

8th Aug 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

18:18 Kilbeggan

Tyson Fury

11st 12lb

J: Daniel King

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Four-time Flat winner; useful maiden hurdle form including when a staying third in a 2m maiden hurdle at Galway last week; this trip should suit and he probably does not have to improve to land this.

Evs

Form: 4-2518

Last run: 37 days

W: 12st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in a 1m Killarney maiden; poor in a handicap since; this trip a question.
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9th

10

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Wild Sapphire

12st 3lb

J: Alister Weld

T: D K Weld

Off the mark in a 1m Killarney maiden; poor in a handicap since; this trip a question.

11/1

8th

6

(3)

23rd Jul 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:18 Leopardstown

Wild Sapphire

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Got off the mark when winning a Killarney maiden over 1m recently; has run well over C&D before so should be fine on that score; the tongue-tie worn last time is retained; a player.

4/1

1st

7

(1)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

17:40 Killarney

Wild Sapphire

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Concerning that he has failed to build on his debut second behind two Aidan O'Brien-trained colts in a 7f juvenile maiden at the Curragh; ran only twice last season, and his best effort was when second at Gowran on the first occasion; same pattern this season, fair second at Dundalk before falling to improve at Gowran, perhaps a tongue-tie will make the difference

7/4

Form: -87060 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 11st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 39

Form & Verdict
Won over this trip at Bellewstown last year; out of form lately and has loads to find.
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10th

13

(11)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 3f 10y

16:19 Down Royal

Idomything

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Thomas Cleary

Won off 5lb higher at Bellewstown last year (12.5f, soft); yet to hit form this season, though was 9lb wrong at the weights last time at Galway; wouldn't discount after the recent rain.

10/1

8th

16

(9)

8th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Galway

Idomything

8st 7lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Thomas Cleary

Won on soft ground at Bellewstown last season; 9lb out of the handicap; hard to fancy even with 7lb off.

20/1

Form: 33-345

Last run: 51 days

W: 12st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Was 2nd in a charity race over C&D in June; poor last time but not out of this if rebounding.
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4th

2

(3)

4th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:50 Curragh

The Mediator

11st 3lb

J: Ms C E O’Ryan

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper, hurdles and Flat winner on good and soft ground; recent Flat form below best so has something to find.

12/1

5th

2

(6)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:08 Navan

The Mediator

12st 0lb

J: Ms C E O’Ryan

T: Gordon Elliott

Bumper, hurdles and Flat winner on good and soft ground; 1-14 on Flat; soundly beaten in conditions races at Leopardstown and Bellewstown; down the field in last Saturday's charity race at the Curragh.

25/1

Form: 228/5-

Last run: 592 days

W: 12st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner was well beaten on stable debut last time; rated 67 on the Flat; bit to find.
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8th

2

2nd Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 4f 40y

16:16 Gowran Park

Free Flow

11st 10lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Edward F Power

Won a 2m Thurles maiden hurdle last year on good; not as proven over longer trips including over 2m6f at Ballinrobe last month; respected though in a weak race.

7/1

10th

13

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

16:34 Ballinrobe

Free Flow

10st 3lb

J: Thomas O’Connor

T: Edward F Power

Fair Flat maiden; won Thurles maiden hurdle for Ross O'Sullivan; has struggled in handicaps and mark has tumbled; was well-backed when sixth here (17.5f) in July and only okay fourth at Kilbeggan last week.

16/1

33/1

Form: /7600-

Last run: 393 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Some respectable hurdle runs in the last year; regressive when last seen on the Flat.
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16th

9

19th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 165y

13:07 Navan

OReilly

11st 12lb

J: Ethan O’Sullivan

T: Peter Fahey

Placed in three decent maidens last autumn, but well beaten at Down Royal last twice; back from a break and all headgear left off.

25/1

13th

13

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

OReilly

12st 0lb

J: Francis Fagan

T: Peter Fahey

Some respectable hurdle runs in the last year; regressive when last seen on the Flat.

33/1

6th

4

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

13:35 Down Royal

OReilly

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Peter Fahey

An 80-rated Flat winner ran fine races in his first three hurdle attempts last autumn but was poor in a hood at this track when last seen; however, has a chance if restored to best on return; first-string for a yard that had a Punchestown winner.

10/1

Form: 906/0

Last run: 66 days

W: 11st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner was well beaten off a mark of 57 on the Flat last time; up against it.
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14th

18

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Im Flattered

11st 12lb

J: Mr John Ennis

T: Padraig Roche

Hurdle winner was well beaten off a mark of 57 on the Flat last time; up against it.

50/1

8th

5

24th Jul 2026

Good

2m 2f 200y

17:40 Kilbeggan

Im Flattered

11st 6lb

J: Aidan Kelly

T: Padraig Roche

Won a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle in August (2m, good to yielding) off 94; midfield finishes since then; well behind on the Flat at Naas last month; cheekpieces are added to the tongue tie.

13/1

14th

13

(11)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 194y

19:10 Naas

Im Flattered

9st 1lb

J: Ross Fagan

T: Padraig Roche

Was well beaten in three Flat maidens in 2024; over hurdles since, winning a Kilbeggan handicap last August; others appeal more.

33/1

50/1

Form: -60874

Last run: 40 days

W: 12st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 44

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner is rated only 44 on the Flat so has loads to find.
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8

23rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Listowel

Talking Tough

11st 12lb

J: Mr C G Ryan

T: S M Duffy

Record of 2-82 on the Flat and a basement-level performer these days; no appeal on this belated hurdle debut.

100/1

14th

10

(12)

16th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 168y

18:10 Clonmel

Talking Tough

8st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: S M Duffy

On a long losing run and no sign of it ending in recent starts; slight improvement when fourth in Ballinrobe claimer but this demands a lot more.

16/1

15th

16

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Talking Tough

12st 0lb

J: Ava Bourke

T: S M Duffy

Dual turf winner is rated only 44 on the Flat so has loads to find.

50/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 12st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner is only rated 91 in that sphere so has a fair bit to find today.
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10th

3

18th Sep 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

16:28 Downpatrick

King Gris

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Two wins over hurdles, both on heavy ground in Britain; well held on sole chase start here (19.5f, gd-yld) in May; off since and this ground may be too lively for him; cheekpieces go on.

12/1

17th

4

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

King Gris

12st 6lb

J: Jane O’Sullivan

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual hurdle winner is only rated 91 in that sphere so has a fair bit to find today.

33/1

7th

7

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 3f 100y

19:00 Downpatrick

King Gris

11st 12lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Gordon Elliott

Improved form after being switched to this yard, winning handicaps last December at Ayr and Hexham at around 2m4f on heavy; two moderate runs since including a fifth here; rated 92 over timber so has a bit to find on chase debut but hails from top yard.

12/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 12st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: —

Form & Verdict
Dual hurdle winner is rated 101 in that sphere and has a fair bit to find.
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13th

11

11th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 5f 208y

16:34 Ballinrobe

Mr Dibbs

10st 7lb

J: Alix Balfe

T: Gavin Cromwell

Poor form in three points last October/November; back to form when scoring for Sam Curling in first-time blinkers at Sligo (3m2f, good) in May; hasn't threatened in two starts for this yard; wouldn't want it too soft.

16/1

18th

6

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Mr Dibbs

12st 3lb

J: Eimear Browne

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual hurdle winner is rated 101 in that sphere and has a fair bit to find.

33/1

6th

7

19th Aug 2026

Good

3m 1f 168y

19:48 Sligo

Mr Dibbs

11st 5lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Gavin Cromwell

Second on this card last year; poor form in three points last October/November; jumped poorly and pulled up on return to hurdling at Kilbeggan in April; back to form when winning for Sam Curling in first-time blinkers over C&D in May; soft ground may have harmed his cause on stable debut at Roscommon.

6/1

Form: /00-96

Last run: 8 days

W: 12st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 40

Form & Verdict
Maiden in all spheres is rated only 40 on the Flat; faces a tough task.
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19th

15

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Supreme Law

12st 0lb

J: Lisa Wynne

T: Sabrina J Harty

Maiden in all spheres is rated only 40 on the Flat; faces a tough task.

50/1

6th

8

(3)

21st Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 180y

20:20 Killarney

Supreme Law

11st 4lb

J: Mr J G Chute

T: Sabrina J Harty

Low-rated gelding with poor handicap form; no apparent chance.

200/1

9th

10

(6)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Supreme Law

10st 7lb

J: Mr J G Chute

T: Sabrina J Harty

Long-standing maiden tailed off in first two runs for this yard last summer and hasn't been seen since; miles out of the handicap here and impossible to make a case for.

33/1

Form: —

Last run: —

W: 12st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

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Form: 80

Last run: 9 days

W: 12st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: —

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Form: —

Last run: —

W: 12st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: —

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Non-runners

Western Fold, Sneddy Eddie, Coole Cafe

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Payout
Exacta €16.70
Straight Forecast €11.76
Trifecta €41.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Star Harbour

The Irish Sun:

Ndaawi

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Star Harbour

POSTDATA:

Star Harbour