March 25 / 13.40 Curragh

13.40

Soft To Heavy

Alkumait Standing At Capital Stallions Irish EBF Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

  • Prize money: £10442.48
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Alkumait Standing At Capital Stallions Irish EBF Maiden (IRE Incentive Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

7/4 (Won)

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 165,000Euros as a yearling; fifth foal; brother to the 2020 winner Prix de l'Abbaye winner Wooded (who was highly effective over 7f at two) and to Group-placed four-time winner Beat Le Bon; half-brother to French 7f winner Cask Secret; interesting prospect.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Bucanero Fuerte

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Group 1-winning juvenile over C&D; returned from aborted stud career last year and won a 5f Listed race at Naas (good) and a C&D Group 3 (6f, good); fine third in the Group 1 Flying Five before failing to run to expectations at the Breeders' Cup; well below best on soft on seasonal debut at Cork; better over 5f at Naas, but needs more to make an impact here.

4/1

5th

2

(6)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Bucanero Fuerte

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Top class 2yo returned from aborted stud career last year and won a C&D Listed race (good) and a Curragh Group 3 (6f, good); fine third in the Group 1 Flying Five before a below-par run at the Breeders' Cup; soft ground not ideal for seasonal reappearance and better expected now; chance.

4/1

7th

1

(10)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:02 Cork

Bucanero Fuerte

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Robson De Aguiar

Group 1 Phoenix Stakes winner returned from an aborted stud career to show hich-class form last year; won a Group 3 plus a Listed race and was third in the Group 1 Flying Five Stakes; goes well fresh and looks the one to beat with yard amongst the winners.

11/8

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
E42,000 yearling, first foal; dam Angelic Light won a 6f maiden at this venue on her second start and was a 6f Listed winner for Michael O'Callaghan in the Bosra Sham Stakes at Newmarket; respected.
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9th

11

(10)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Sturlasson

8st 11lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: John Ryan

Did well for new yard last autumn, winning three times (5f, AW/good to soft), and he returned to form when second of six at Bath (5f, good) recently; however, he may prove vulnerable in this hotter contest.

14/1

2nd

3

(2)

4th May 2026

Firm

0m 5f 10y

Class 3

14:50 Bath

Sturlasson

9st 7lb

J: William Carson

T: John Ryan

In good form in the second half of 2025, winning three 5f handicaps (Tapeta twice and good to soft); last month's return to action at Newmarket should have sharpened him up but ground this lively will be a first.

12/1

5th

4

(8)

14th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 3

15:35 Newmarket

Sturlasson

9st 3lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: John Ryan

Below best in Ireland in the first half of 2025 but in good heart for this trainer in the autumn, winning three over 5f on AW and turf; has inevitably gone back up the weights but he ran an excellent second, despite some interference, when runner-up in the 3yo Dash at Epsom in 2024 off this mark and that was strong 5f form; respected.

5/1

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam was a middle-distance winner but closely related to 6f juvenile winner Rosy Morning, half-sister to 6f juvenile winner Risen Sun; from the family of Irish 2,000 Guineas/Irish Derby winner Desert King; one of two runners for Jim Bolger, with the more senior jockey aboard; worth considering.
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2nd

10

(7)

5th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 160y

14:15 Sligo

Spanish Cara

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

soon pressed leader, led going okay 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final 110yds, no extra towards finish

4/6

2nd

10

(7)

5th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 160y

14:15 Sligo

Spanish Cara

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

soon pressed leader, led going okay 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final 110yds, no extra towards finish

4/6

2nd

13

(6)

12th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

Spanish Cara

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

pulled hard, in touch with leaders, headway when pushed along on far side of group from 2f out, soon ridden and went second, kept on but no match for winner

5/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
E8,000 yearling; half-brother to a couple of minor winners; dam was a maiden winner over an extended 7f for Clive Brittain at two.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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4th

4

(5)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:45 Navan

Bid For Chester

10st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Won a rated race over 5f on heavy ground at the Curragh in April; next four handicap runs were undistinguished; showed definite signs of a return to form when third over 7f at Naas; close up in third behind Jon Riggens at the Curragh yesterday.

9/2

3rd

5

(2)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:00 Curragh

Bid For Chester

9st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Won a rated race over 5f on heavy ground here in April; next four handicap runs were undistinguished; showed definite signs of a return to form when third over 7f at Naas on latest.

6/1

3rd

13

(2)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Naas

Bid For Chester

8st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Won a rated race over 5f on heavy ground at the Curragh in April but has been well beaten since; best run in a while at Down Royal latest; handicapper relenting and was second over C&D from 6lb higher early in the year so don't completely rule out; rain would be welcome.

28/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; sister to Jim Bolger-trained 7f nursery winner Hot Voice; dam was of no account on the track but a sister to a couple of Bolger-trained winners.
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3

(7)

19th Jun 2025

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

20:10 Lingfield (AW)

Guns And Flowers

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Laura Mongan

Sole win from 15 starts came in a 6f maiden at Chelmsford when trained by Alice Haynes in 2023; beaten 18l when last of six here last time (1m); down into a classified race but with enough to prove.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cheap yearling purchase; fourth foal; half-sister to a winner in Hungary; dam an Italian Listed-placed winner.
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8

(6)

11th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 130y

17:42 Clonmel

Cornahilt Soldier

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Wide margin winner at Down Royal last year off 62 (7f, good); some okay runs following that but well beaten in last four starts and needs to return to her best.

18/1

11th

3

(4)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

16:45 Roscommon

Cornahilt Soldier

10st 0lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Wide margin winner at Down Royal last year and some decent runs in defeat since; however, well beaten last three starts and needs a return to best after a break.

14/1

14

(10)

30th May 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:58 Down Royal

Cornahilt Soldier

9st 5lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Kevin Michael Smith

Won the 3yo handicap on this card last year off 62; 1lb lower now and should strip fitter for her comeback run at the Curragh when sporting blinkers (removed); draw not perfect but dangerous to dismiss (course form figures at 7f read 221); considered.

20/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Home-bred gelding by Cotai Glory; first foal; dam Sweetest Taboo was a five-time 5f winner for this stable, starting off with a Tipperary maiden success on his third outing; most of her best performances on a sound surface in fairly modest handicap company.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

11

(3)

3rd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:10 Tipperary

Charles Atlas

8st 7lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Navan comeback run in May was encouraging but didn't get home under more positive ride at Down Royal behind She's Smart; 1lb wrong.

16/1

6th

11

(3)

31st May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:30 Down Royal

Charles Atlas

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

prominent, weakened gradually towards far side inside final furlong

5/1

12/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost E8,000 as a yearling; fourth foal; half-sister to 6f juvenile winner Awtaad Prince; dam won over 6f at two in Britain and at three at Dundalk for Johnny Feane, also won over 7f at that venue; stable's most recent winner of this race was a 16-1 chance two seasons ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

2

(2)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Expecto

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Of interest on her best form for Jim Bolger but she's finished well beaten in two starts for new connections this spring; lots to prove for now.

33/1

13th

2

(2)

13th May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

15:50 Chepstow

Expecto

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

Of interest on her best form for Jim Bolger but she's finished well beaten in two starts for new connections this spring; lots to prove for now.

33/1

9th

3

(3)

5th May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Bath

Expecto

9st 5lb

J: Callum Hutchinson

T: Grace Harris

midfield

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 21,000gns as a foal; first foal; dam Quinns Red Rose was a 1m juvenile winner for this stable on heavy ground, also handled a quick surface; champion jockey booked, sure to be well primed.
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10th

4

(1)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Prince X J

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won a 6f Fairyhouse maiden in June but was below that since and now gelded; needs to resume progress.

16/1

11th

2

(3)

20th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Prince X J

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

prominent towards far side

8/1

8th

2

(3)

22nd Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Prince X J

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Left his previous two starts behind when winning a 6f Fairyhouse maiden last month and out of his depth in the Coventry since; potential improver now handicapping but his two starts with soft in the going description aren't encouraging.

13/2

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Dam showed nothing but is a half-sister to a 7f Group 2 winner Pogo; champion apprentice rides but still looks like stable's number two.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7th

8

(1)

2nd Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Chelmsford (AW)

Capall Donn

8st 13lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

Well beaten when 66-1 for nursery debut at Ffos Las (6f, soft) in late July; sports first-time cheekpieces here and today's trip-and-surface combination may show him in a better light, but it still takes a leap of faith to support him.

25/1

8th

10

(8)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

18:32 Ffos Las

Capall Donn

8st 11lb

J: Rafael Souza

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

slowly away, in rear

20/1

11th

3

(6)

17th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

18:10 Windsor

Capall Donn

9st 7lb

J: Rafael Souza

T: Dominic Ffrench Davis

dwelt start, always behind

40/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
E3,000 yearling; first foal; dam 6f/7f winner including at two for David Evans, half-sister to useful hurdles winner Wolf Prince.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

4

(14)

17th May 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:50 Cork

One Cool Cookie

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

raced near side, midfield

9/1

8

(9)

5th May 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:50 Cork

One Cool Cookie

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Showed little on debut but only beaten 1l when last of four on AW debut three weeks ago; sets the standard on form and one to consider.

5/1

4th

4

(5)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

One Cool Cookie

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

started quickly, soon raced in second, ridden when lost second over 1f out, no extra when carried right inside final furlong, lost third but kept on inside final 110yds

33/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast €13.56

Selections

POSTDATA:

Sturlasson

The Irish Sun:

Prince X J

SPOTLIGHT:

Bucanero Fuerte