July 01 / 16.35 Curragh

16.35

Good

Kildare Village Ladies Derby Handicap

  • Prize money: £15663.72
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Kildare Village Ladies Derby Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

33/1 (Won)

  • Win: £56.20
  • Place: £15.20

Form: 215- D

Last run: 475 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m2f maiden at Pau on the French AW; impossible to assess on three runs in France and best watched on his stable debut unless the market indicates otherwise.
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7th

7

(6)

22nd Feb 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 1

15:15 Southwell (AW)

Alanya

9st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

raced in second

50/1

8th

1

(10)

11th Oct 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

Class 1

16:45 Newmarket

Alanya

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Thomas Gibney

Reliable mare but yet to make the breakthrough at Listed level (five attempts) and this second attempt at a Group race is even tougher.

40/1

6th

6

(9)

15th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:55 Curragh

Alanya

9st 4lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Thomas Gibney

towards rear

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £10.60

Form: 813177

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Has done all of his winning on polytrack, including three Dundalk successes last winter; mid-division at Leopardstown on his return to turf this month and others look more likely.
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6th

4

(12)

6th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:55 Ayr

Higher Kingdom

9st 9lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Irish challenger who is a six-time AW scorer; 0-30 on turf but has some respectable form this term; fighting chance at the weights in this first classified attempt.

9/2

7

(13)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Higher Kingdom

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six AW wins; yet to score on turf after 29 starts; third in four of his last six races; not the most consistent, but possible he can pick up one of these at some stage.

8/1

9th

4

(5)

12th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Higher Kingdom

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Six-time AW winner yet to score on turf after 28 starts although Naas third in April would give him a definite shout here (upset in stalls both starts since).

11/2

20/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 100-04 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won a Premier handicap at Leopardstown and an Ascot handicap last year; disappointing since although some encouragement from his fourth in a handicap at Epsom four weeks ago; others preferred though.
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14

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Jungle Cove

12st 0lb

J: Patrick James Chesters

T: Mrs John Harrington

3-34 on the Flat and rated 74, off since poor run at Laytown last September.

11/1

6

(2)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Jungle Cove

11st 13lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Mrs John Harrington

Did well to overcome slow start when winning this last term; hasn't fully fired this season and was well held in charity race at the Curragh on Saturday; like last year, he could come into things if they go hard up front.

4/1

4

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:47 Curragh

Jungle Cove

12st 6lb

J: Claire O’Ryan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three Flat wins over shorter; below best in just two runs this year and yard have a stronger contender in Mo Ghille Mar.

9/1

5/1

Form: 326-04

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Eye-catching fourth on her second run for the stable in a 1m Limerick handicap in April; yet to run beyond that trip but of obvious interest from this stable; tongue-tie tried.
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9

3rd Mar 2024

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:15 Leopardstown

Lord Vader

11st 12lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Emmet Mullins

Flat winner in September and ran with credit on hurdle bow here when shaping like he would be better for the run; likely improver and handles testing ground on the level.

5/2

17

26th Dec 2023

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:00 Leopardstown

Lord Vader

11st 7lb

J: Conor Clarke

T: Emmet Mullins

Maiden winner over 1m at Cork in September on his 12th start; respectable form before that including a close fourth in a Limerick handicap in June and when third in a Galway maiden; new headgear combination for hurdling debut.

16/1

1st

1

(2)

6th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:04 Cork

Lord Vader

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Emmet Mullins

An 11-race maiden; respectable form including a close fourth in a Limerick handicap in June and when third in a Galway maiden last month when racing too keenly; respected with the champion jockey booked but needs to find a bit more.

9/2

Form: 22-003 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 10st 3lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Off since February and would have been closer with some luck in running in a 1m1f Leopardstown handicap early this month, each-way chance in an open race.
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2

(3)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Longbourn

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

C&D winner in 2023 three turf wins; light campaign this year but encouraging signs over C&D on latest when creditable fourth (1.5l off Star Harbour) in August; little bit to find with that rival, who has since gone close.

11/4

4

(3)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Longbourn

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won this in 2023 and scored on turf last year; has to improve on recent runs but is now 3lb lower than for that last score so has to be considered from a good draw.

9/1

1

(6)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:25 Leopardstown

Longbourn

10st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Latest of four career wins came in this race last year off 1lb higher; two Curragh runs this term some way below best so needs to bounce back.

12/1

7/1

Form: 232-32 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Tipperary handicap winner in August; not out of the three in five runs since, including two Leopardstown handicaps this summer; stays this trip and a likely player once more.
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5th

6

(8)

9th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

20:25 Leicester

Yokkell

9st 6lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Adrian Wintle

On a losing sequence but she really caught the eye when a running-on third of 14 in 1m2f handicap here two weeks ago; up 2lb but very much one to consider.

15/8

3rd

3

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Leicester

Yokkell

9st 9lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Ex-Kevin Philippart de Foy; formerly a useful performer and was successful at Nottingham (8.3f, good to firm) last April; now 24lb lower than for that win but she's struggled since and has form figures of 9050876 for her current yard; opposable.

16/1

6th

3

(2)

10th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Yokkell

9st 8lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Adrian Wintle

Ex-Kevin Philippart de Foy; formerly a useful performer, winning off 21lb higher mark on turf last April; mainly disappointing since; on a good mark, but plenty to prove now.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 21-451 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a Dundalk maiden in December and dropped back to this trip to readily land a Fairyhouse handicap at the start of the month; unlikely to be far away.
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6th

1

(3)

16th Aug 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:22 Cork

Dancing Tango

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Not the easiest to place, hence a modest strike-rate for one of her ability; excellent seconds in Listed/Group 3 races and she's faced tougher tasks the last twice, not running at all badly last time at Glorious Goodwood (Group 2); can be involved.

5/1

5th

2

(2)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Goodwood

Dancing Tango

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Her only runs on good to firm were in 2022; close second this season in Ireland on good ground in 1m4f Listed race and to Grateful in 1m6f Group 3; ran respectably in Group 2 latest; usually runs with credit but several others in this seem established at a higher level.

20/1

5th

8

(9)

20th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Dancing Tango

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield, some headway 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders

12/1

Form: 117-

Last run: 259 days

W: 10st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won her first two Flat starts last year before finishing mid-division in a Leopardstown Listed; unsuccessful in two starts over hurdles over the winter; clearly runs well fresh and has the class to defy the weight if she is close to her best.
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3rd

3

(2)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:30 Goodwood

Goodie Two Shoes

9st 9lb

J: William Buick

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Better than ever since sent back to the Flat after three runs over fences during the winter; justified favouritism in a 1m6f Listed race at Gowran Park, 2m Listed event at Down Royal and 1m6f Group 3 at Fairyhouse on last three outings, all on good ground; more to prove on soft (despite winning a maiden hurdle) but she needs major respect.

100/30

4

(9)

9th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Goodie Two Shoes

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Has looked better than ever since sent back to the Flat after three runs over fences during the winter; backed up a Listed third over 1m4f at Cork when readily justifying favouritism in a Listed race over this trip at Gowran; stepped up to 2m successfully at Down Royal and now boasts a fine 5-9 record on the Flat.

7/2

8

(4)

30th May 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:08 Down Royal

Goodie Two Shoes

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual-purpose mare; entitled to win a 1m6f Listed race at Gowran 23 days ago (good), which she did by some 6l; likeable 6yo but she's in a lot deeper here.

10/1

6/1

Form: 446-42

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
1 from 38 and no wins on turf hardly inspires confidence; good run at Ballinrobe on Monday though when a staying second in a 1m5f handicap and the stable is in terrific form; new headgear combination tried and one for the shortlist.
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1

12th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

14:17 Cork

Pachmena

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Dual-purpose Flat winner yet to score over timber; soundly beaten first two starts for this yard over hurdles at Sligo and on the Flat at Bellewstown; revival required.

11/1

2

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Pachmena

10st 1lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Matthew J Smith

Dual-purpose mare whose best recent Flat form has come over 1m4f-1m6f; beaten 20l in a 25.5f handicap hurdle on latest; headgear worn that day discarded; this trip surely too sharp.

20/1

10/1

Form: 3118-6

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Went up 22lb for winning a pair of Dundalk handicaps in September; not a bad run over an inadequate trip at Leopardstown this month; not without a chance.
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7th

1

(14)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Draco Pulchrac

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A J Martin

Won twice here last year; unplaced three turf starts in the summer but came back to form with a fine run last time at Down Royal over this trip; should go well.

6/1

3rd

4

(1)

8th Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 75y

18:40 Down Royal

Draco Pulchrac

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A J Martin

Dual AW winner at up to 1m4f a year ago; Leopardstown comeback in June was encouraging but little impression since including over C&D six weeks ago; dropping back into this grade will help.

10/1

Form: -70742

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Second of her two wins came two years ago; consistent without winning of late and had a few of these behind when runner-up in a Leopardstown handicap latest; each-way chance again.
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7th

5

(1)

9th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 103y

18:10 Sligo

Coill Na Sionainne

8st 10lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Hasn't won for over two years but some solid efforts this season; needs to find more from the same mark as previous two starts.

11/1

3rd

2

(4)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:20 Tramore

Coill Na Sionainne

10st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: W McCreery

midfield, pushed along 3f out, ridden and still plenty to do over 1f out, ran on well on outer inside final furlong, went third final strides

12/1

11th

9

(2)

1st Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Coill Na Sionainne

9st 5lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: W McCreery

Second of her two wins came two years ago; consistent without winning of late and had a few of these behind when runner-up in a Leopardstown handicap latest; each-way chance again.

10/1

Form: 4530-3

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
13-race maiden but plenty to like about his staying third in a 1m5f Leopardstown handicap this month; more needed here though.
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20th

3

(15)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:25 Navan

Believe In Science

10st 0lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Now 0-24 but knocking on the door over the summer in staying handicaps off this mark; back from a break and respected.

12/1

3rd

6

(15)

25th Jul 2024

Yielding

1m 7f 0y

20:20 Leopardstown

Believe In Science

9st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

dwelt start, soon midfield, prominent after 5f

9/2

2nd

11

(11)

7th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

17:15 Limerick

Believe In Science

9st 1lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

in touch with leaders, went second under 3f out, kept on final furlong, no match for winner

7/1

Form: -45225 D

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Clonmel maiden winner in September and held his form well on the AW over the winter without winning; off since March and others look more likely but not one to dismiss.
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17th

23

(9)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Roman Bull

9st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael William O’Meara

Hasn't had much racing in the last two years; is dropping in the weights but still best watched.

33/1

10th

2

(9)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Roman Bull

10st 2lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Michael William O’Meara

Gained C&D win in the summer of 2023 from 12lb higher but has lost his way since; ran only once last year; hard to fancy.

40/1

14th

15

(9)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

19:10 Cork

Roman Bull

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Michael William O’Meara

Had lost his way when last seen and has been off 443 days.

100/1

Form: 477-31 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Six-time Flat winner, most recently when a convincing winner of a Sligo handicap last month; soundly beaten in a Downpatrick handicap hurdle since; others look more likely.
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33/1

Form: 2802/9

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Off for two years and little encouragement from runs in a Punchestown handicap hurdle and a Leopardstown handicap earlier this month; others preferred.
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3rd

1

14th Aug 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 143y

18:20 Ballinrobe

Charcor

11st 13lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Martin Brassil

Flat/hurdle winner for previous yards; ran his best race for this one when under 4l away behind a well-backed favourite at Killarney last month (2m1f, good), finishing alongside Presenting Lad; shouldn't be far away off the same mark.

7/1

4th

4

20th Jul 2023

Good

2m 1f 0y

19:10 Killarney

Charcor

11st 8lb

J: J J Slevin

T: Martin Brassil

Off for two years and little encouragement from runs in a Punchestown handicap hurdle and a pair of flat handicaps; probably best watched for now.

16/1

15th

6

(11)

1st Jul 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Charcor

9st 13lb

J: Audrey Satabin

T: Martin Brassil

Off for two years and little encouragement from runs in a Punchestown handicap hurdle and a Leopardstown handicap earlier this month; others preferred.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta €758.20
Straight Forecast €917.09
Tricast €13361.20
Trifecta €3303.80

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pachmena

The Irish Sun:

Lord Vader

TOPSPEED:

Roman Bull

SPOTLIGHT:

Draco Pulchrac

POSTDATA:

Pachmena