July 02 / 14.25 Curragh

14.25

Good

Jebel Ali Racecourse & Stables Dash Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £52212.39
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Jebel Ali Racecourse & Stables Dash Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

OUR TIP

11/8 (Won)

  • Win: £2.25
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 5-7233 D

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Dual winner of the Stewards' Cup; fine 9-30 record, but limited exposure at stakes level, placed in three of his five ventures; that said, comes strongly into the reckoning on the basis of this year's form linked to top sprinters Highfield Princess and Creative Force, as well as his stablemate Azure Blue who relegated him to third in a Group 2 at York.
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7

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:15 York

Commanche Falls

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

A tremendous campaigner over the years with two Stewards' Cups to his name; in and out this season and only twelfth in the Ayr Gold Cup three weeks ago, but he has clear possibilities on his fast-finishing second to stablemate Northern Ticker over C&D in August; 1lb lower today.

16/1

8

(16)

20th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

15:35 Ayr

Commanche Falls

9st 5lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Two years since his last win but this dual Stewards' Cup winner is more realistically treated these days and he gave his younger stablemate Northern Ticker a race at York last month; not so good at Doncaster last week and he will do well to win this race in his fourth attempt (seventh in 2021, runner-up in 2022 and sixth last year).

16/1

3

(2)

14th Sep 2025

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

15:00 Doncaster

Commanche Falls

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Hasn't won for just over two years and whether the extra half-furlong suits remains to be seen, but he kept on well for a head second of 20 at York (6f, good to firm) three weeks ago and that performance bodes well for a prominent showing today; versatile ground-wise.

13/2

20/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 3-3455

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Useful AW/good ground 3yo over 7f for the Crisfords; on first try at 5f, finished behind Lady Tilbury and Mooneista when beaten 6l in Listed race at Naas in late May; fair fifth in a C&D handicap last time, up against it back up in grade.
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3

(10)

3rd Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 3

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Anthem National

9st 5lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Philip Kirby

Listed-placed for Joseph O'Brien; struggled for this yard in Britain last year and he's not been at his best over sprint trips in Bahrain this winter; has won over C&D but looks high in the weights still.

33/1

15th

3

(17)

6th Oct 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:05 Ascot

Anthem National

9st 10lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Philip Kirby

Useful (runner-up in 6f Listed race) when trained in Ireland by Joseph O'Brien, but sent off 66-1 and well held in two runs since a big-money transfer to his current yard; needs to turn over a new leaf.

50/1

8th

3

(9)

10th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:50 York

Anthem National

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Philip Kirby

Ran well behind Commanche Falls at the Curragh on final start during his spell with Joseph O'Brien; now gets 5lb pull with that rival; however, down the field in C&D handicap on debut for new stable and needs to leave that effort behind.

16/1

11/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 260-40 C

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Her losing run goes back to a C&D Group 2 win from Gustavus Weston in July 2021; creditable second in the same race last year; fourth at Naas in May on first run for this stable; never looked like making an impact over 5f in the King's Stand 11 days ago, this trip and grade more suitable.
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3rd

8

(8)

2nd Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Mooneista

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, headway and prominent under 2f out, ridden and went third 1f out, kept on final 110yds

11/2

13th

13

(14)

20th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:40 Ascot

Mooneista

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Under 1l behind Twilight Calls when fourth in this last year (good to firm) but her losing run goes back to a Group 2 win in July 2021 and she needed to have done better when a beaten favourite for new yard at Naas recently in order to be fancied today.

40/1

4th

8

(3)

21st May 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Naas

Mooneista

9st 4lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

C&D winner whose best runs have been in Group 2 Sapphire Stakes at the Curragh, winning in 2021 and short-headed by Ladies Church last summer; ground against her when below best final two starts last autumn in Group 1 contests before sold for 850,000gns at Tattersalls December Sales; first start for the in-form Joseph O'Brien yard and well suited by race conditions.

11/4

Form: 072-11 D

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Progressive over this trip in two starts this season; backed up Cork maiden win with success in Fairyhouse conditions event; a lot more on his plate now.
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18th

3

(8)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Tango Flare

9st 13lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Patrick T Foley

Finished last season in excellent form with C&D win in the Bold Lad off 91 and good second in Navan Listed; probably needed last month's Naas comeback run, more expected of here and rider's claim a positive.

9/1

9th

2

(9)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Tango Flare

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Finished last season in excellent form with a 50-1 win in the Bold Lad at the Curragh (6f, yielding) and a 1.75l second in a Listed race here (6f, yielding); off since October and has needed his comeback run in the past two seasons.

9/2

12/1

Form: 54-833

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over 5f early in juvenile campaign; took a while to make an impact in stakes races; third in a Listed race at Naas in May was encouraging, with Mooneista fourth and Anthem National fifth; another solid effort at Cork, matching her closely with Ano Syra.
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15th

8

(9)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:50 Curragh

Lady Tilbury

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Won twice over the minimum at Tipperary last season; however, needs to prove she's as effective at this trip and might need this on yard debut returning from 210 days off; fitted with first-time tongue-tie.

8/1

15th

8

(9)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:50 Curragh

Lady Tilbury

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Won twice over the minimum at Tipperary last season; however, needs to prove she's as effective at this trip and might need this on yard debut returning from 210 days off; fitted with first-time tongue-tie.

8/1

9th

9

(11)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Tilbury

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: David Marnane

dwelt start, towards rear of midfield

25/1

Form: /100-7 D

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Dual Group 3 winner, the latest of those at Naas on last season's return; however, he finished last in two subsequent starts in Britain (at Group 1 level admittedly); will need to raise his game significantly after an uninspiring comeback over C&D In May.
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1st

1

(6)

30th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:42 Lingfield

Twilight Jet

10st 0lb

J: Ashley Lewis

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Ex-Irish 7yo who had a much higher mark this time last year; well backed all day and on course when winning over C&D 12 days ago, and there's every chance he can defy a 3lb rise under Ashley Lewis, who has plenty of experience for his 3lb claim in this company.

Evs

1st

3

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

16:22 Lingfield

Twilight Jet

9st 9lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Useful in Ireland in his younger days but has come 22lb down the weights in the space of a year for this yard; capable of popping up at this lower level but others have stronger claims.

12/1

8th

6

(9)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:40 Ascot

Twilight Jet

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Jim & Suzi Best

Smart in his prime; not the same force now but the pick of his 6f form on turf and AW in 2025 would give him a good shout; others are safer all the same.

14/1

Form: 06-570 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Has won three Group races over C&D but no wins since 2021; moderate handicap form this season; seems to be in decline.
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16th

3

(5)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:00 Navan

Gustavus Weston

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Has won at Group 2 level but in decline and without a win in three years; plum last in a Curragh handicap last time; headgear left off today but hard to fancy.

16/1

17th

8

(4)

5th Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Gustavus Weston

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Three-time C&D winner in Group 2 and Group 3 class but hasn't won in over three years; respectable fourth at Tipperary over 5f when last seen in May; needs a deluge of rain to have any chance and layoff a worry.

11/1

Form: 73-226 BF

Last run: 44 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Listed 5f winner at two; reappeared with a clear career-best by chasing home the classy Tenebrism at the same level over 6f; appeared to better that form again when runner-up in a Group 3 at Chantilly in April; unplaced favourite at same venue in May.
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9th

8

(8)

1st Jun 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

21:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wodao

9st 6lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Listed winner in Ireland as a 2yo who regressed sharply for Jamie Osborne; been off for four four months since well held over C&D and the change of scenery will need to have done the trick.

16/1

6th

3

(9)

19th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Wodao

9st 8lb

J: Callum Shepherd

T: Jamie Osborne

Has tumbled down the weights but without really looking like capitalising; tailed off at Chelmsford 17 days ago and has too much to prove.

25/1

Form: 10348- D

Last run: 275 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Debut winner over 6f last year and close third in C&D Group 3; disappointed twice afterwards, including on first try over 5f at Dundalk; makes belated seasonal debut with plenty to prove.
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8th

7

(2)

3rd Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:20 Tipperary

Coralillo

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

in touch with leaders towards far side

20/1

9th

7

(12)

27th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:15 Naas

Coralillo

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Sole win came in Fairyhouse 2yo maiden; highly tried and hasn't lived up to a flattering rating; hung right when last in York handicap on Wednesday and blinkers now fitted.

25/1

14th

4

(9)

23rd Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

16:45 York

Coralillo

9st 3lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

dwelt start and bumped start

20/1

10/1

Form: /580-9 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Very smart 6f form at two, including winner of Marble Hill at this venue and second in Railway Stakes, also second in Group 1 Middle Park; restricted 3yo campaign last year when well below that level; never in the hunt on seasonal debut in Naas event contested by several of these rivals; cheekpieces now replace tongue-tie; questions to answer.
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10th

2

(7)

2nd Jul 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Castle Star

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

towards rear

10/1

9th

6

(6)

21st May 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Naas

Castle Star

9st 9lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Had very smart 6f form as 2yo, notably Group 1 Middle Park second on quick ground; restricted 3yo campaign last year when well below that level, last in Qipco Sprint at Ascot when last seen in October; tongue tie now tried on seasonal return but hard to assess and 5f on good ground may not be ideal.

9/1

8th

7

(16)

11th Sep 2022

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Castle Star

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: J A Stack

dwelt start, held up in rear, headway towards near side when not clear run over 1f out, switched right and ran on well inside final furlong, never on terms

12/1

Form: 244-32 C BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Progressive handicapper (5f/6f) last term culminating in victory in the 5f Rockingham Handicap here; solid form in stakes races since; second to Go Bears Go in Phoenix Sprint was fine effort in first Group race; third behind Art Power in the Group 2 Greenlands Stakes here in May; second in 5f Listed race at Cork last time.
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2nd

2

(3)

5th Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Ano Syra

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John James Feane

led, soon joined, led again 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

13/2

7th

9

(6)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Ano Syra

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

in touch with leaders

16/1

11th

12

(16)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Ano Syra

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

raced near side, midfield

66/1

Non-runners

Ano Syra

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €24.80
Straight Forecast €31.05
Trifecta €118.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Commanche Falls

The Irish Sun:

Mooneista

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Commanche Falls

TOPSPEED:

Commanche Falls

POSTDATA:

Commanche Falls