August 12 / 17.40 Curragh

17.40

Good To Yielding

Sheehy Motors Handicap

  • Prize money: £11486.73
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Sheehy Motors Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.20
  • Place: £2.10

Form: 375412

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Back up to near career-high mark following Naas win (6f) and narrow loss to Gabriella's Spirit in Cork premier handicap last month; front-runner has her chance again but possibly vulnerable.
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3rd

5

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Little Queenie

9st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Paul W Flynn

Eight-time winner including three on turf; won off 87 at Navan last August (6f, yielding); well-beaten when last seen at Dundalk in February; has gone well fresh before so worth a market check on return.

15/2

9th

3

(1)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:40 Dundalk (AW)

Little Queenie

9st 10lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Paul W Flynn

Eight-time winner including four over C&D, most recently in December off 90; below best in conditions event back at 5f on latest, return to this trip and handicap ranks should suit.

8/1

3rd

4

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Little Queenie

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Paul W Flynn

Eight-time winner including over C&D; scored off 90 in a 6f handicap here on latest in December and is now rated 95; gets the mares' allowance and her rider's 7lb claim brings her right into this on the figures; not discounted.

4/1

2nd
7 (3)
Silmaniya

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 15-765 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Fifth in Gabriella's Sprit's Cork race, having been hampered at the start so decent chance she can improve on that, especially with visor now fitted; hasn't looked the most straightforward at times though.
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10th

7

(9)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Silmaniya

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

in touch with leaders towards near side

5/1

2nd

4

(1)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Navan

Silmaniya

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

upset in stalls, slightly awkward start, dwelt start, raced in last early, recovered towards rear before halfway, headway and prominent over 1f out, ridden when hung left inside final furlong, kept on well towards finish, just held

7/2

2nd

7

(3)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Silmaniya

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

midfield, headway and went third 1f out, ran on well and went second towards finish

8/1

8/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 783114 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Progressive 5f performer albeit over easier tracks than this, winning at Down Royal and Dundalk in recent months; close fourth to Gabriella's Spirit off career-high 90 mark in Cork premier handicap on latest but reopposes the three ahead of her and this stiffer track may not suit.
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5th

6

(1)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:33 Cork

Dun Na Sead

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel James Murphy

Speedy front-runner; progressive in handicaps last year, including two 5f Dundalk wins; ran fast in Tipperary Listed race last August, fading late into third behind today's rival Twilight Jet; made all to win 5f Group 3 at Dundalk last October; a long way below her best on reappearance in Naas event in which Twilight Jet was second.

10/1

8th

5

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:20 Naas

Dun Na Sead

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Daniel James Murphy

prominent, soon raced in second, weakened inside final furlong, eased inside final 110yds

6/1

8th

5

(2)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:20 Naas

Dun Na Sead

9st 7lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Daniel James Murphy

prominent, soon raced in second, weakened inside final furlong, eased inside final 110yds

6/1

11/2

Form: 0314P3 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Navan winner in May lost all chance at the start when favourite in Rockingham over C&D but bounced back with strong-finishing third to Gabriella's Spirit (Little Queenie second) at Cork last time when not getting the clearest of runs; return to a stiffer track sure to suit and major player.
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7th

3

(14)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Jon Riggens

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Three-time course winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; most recent run this term was a step in the right direction (considerately-handled never nearer sixth) and could reverse form with a couple of these with top rider replacing inexperienced 10lb claimer; down to a career-low mark.

8/1

6th

1

(8)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Jon Riggens

10st 5lb

J: Enola Pollet

T: Edward Lynam

Three-time course winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; poor return to action in March over C&D on heavy; better over 7f last time for this 10lb claimer; trainer has a more obvious chance with Iff In Doubt.

20/1

7th

7

(3)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Jon Riggens

9st 10lb

J: Enola Pollet

T: Edward Lynam

Three-time course winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; poor return to action over 6f here last month (heavy); tries 7f now and may improve over comeback run but definitely needs to.

20/1

Form: -30118 D BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Highly tried before coming good in Fairyhouse maiden and Cork handicap; tame Cork effort last time but connections keen to take on six who finished in front of him again here.
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7th

1

(9)

8th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:38 Catterick

Running Cool

9st 9lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Good second at Wolverhampton on his stable debut last September; well short of that level in three runs this year, including when tried in cheekpieces 19 days ago; risky.

8/1

8th

3

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Lingfield (AW)

Running Cool

9st 7lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Fine second at Wolverhampton on his stable debut last September; not so good in two runs this year and hopes rest on the new cheekpieces turning things around.

6/1

5th

5

(3)

11th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Running Cool

9st 6lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Dual winner in Ireland for Natalia Lupini but he struggled for Tim Easterby in 2024/25; made a good start for this yard when second of nine at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in September but he was disappointing following a slow start over 6f there 16 days ago; needs to bounce back.

10/1

Form: 053116 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Finished sixth in the Cork race won by Gabriella's Spirit, having never really landed a blow; earlier wins at Down Royal and Bellewstown show her in a better light but still others preferred.
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3rd

7

(10)

8th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Curraheen Princess

9st 6lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: N Stokes

soon raced in second, lost second when ridden under 2f out, kept on, no match for first two

12/1

9th

11

(12)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Curraheen Princess

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: N Stokes

in touch with leaders

10/1

7th

10

(2)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Curraheen Princess

8st 13lb

J: Tom Kiely-Marshall

T: N Stokes

Two wins this summer brought her tally to eight, all over 5f; well held lately including behind Screen Siren at Navan last time; has won on soft, yet to race on heavy.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: -00085 C

Last run: 31 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won here over 6f a year ago and returned from a winter in Dubai with fine effort in the circumstances at Fairyhouse last month, meeting all sorts of trouble from a furlong out when only beaten 3l; top-weight has to be respected although wouldn't want too much rain.
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6

(3)

8th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:12 Tipperary

Prisoners Dilemma

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Ended a losing run when getting his head back in front at Dundalk (7f) in September; however, yet to show his best form at 5f and entitled to need this after 301 days off.

16/1

8th

6

(1)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Prisoners Dilemma

9st 12lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

prominent

4/1

1st

2

(16)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Prisoners Dilemma

10st 0lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

Seven-time winner (including four at this track); has looked regressive the last couple of years and was beaten out of sight at Naas last month; hopes rest on a return to the AW from a falling mark; wide draw doesn't help.

14/1

14/1

Form: -57316 D

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Comfortable winner at Navan but was well beaten off 10lb higher mark at Down Royal behind Curraheen Princess and has questions to answer now; blinkers tried.
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8th

2

(1)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:50 Curragh

Screen Siren

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

Bolted up in 5f Naas handicap (soft) in October; didn't land a blow on seasonal return here over the same trip when ninth of 12; should come on for that but step up in trip isn't guaranteed to suit.

10/1

8th

2

(1)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:50 Curragh

Screen Siren

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

Bolted up in 5f Naas handicap (soft) in October; didn't land a blow on seasonal return here over the same trip when ninth of 12; should come on for that but step up in trip isn't guaranteed to suit.

10/1

9th

2

(9)

21st Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Screen Siren

10st 0lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

towards rear throughout

9/2

Form: -21552 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Navan maiden winner and returned to same venue for career-best last month when second of 17 over an extended 5f on soft, showing plenty of speed; upped in class here and could go well off light weight.
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9th

10

(2)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Curragh

Parting Glass

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

Won soft ground Navan (5f) maiden in May; some solid runs in defeat in handicaps since but this looks a bit tougher than some of his recent assignments.

12/1

4th

7

(3)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Navan

Parting Glass

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

started quickly, led narrowly or disputed lead early, raced in second after 1f, led when ridden and edged left over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, weakening when lost third towards finish

10/1

9th

12

(6)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Parting Glass

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

prominent, outpaced over 1f out, weakened final furlong

9/1

Form: 151-50 CD

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Thrived last year, third win coming over C&D in September on soft (beating Curraheen Princess); both runs this term below best although back down to winning mark here so don't rule out.
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14th

15

(7)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Gordon Bennett

8st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Richard Brabazon

Two of four wins have come here; recent C&D run behind Smoke Them Out leaves him with a fair bit to find but previous Fairyhouse run was solid and can't be ruled out; cheekpieces belatedly tried.

12/1

6th

6

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Gordon Bennett

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Richard Brabazon

Plenty of good runs in defeat this year and produced another at Fairyhouse 12 days ago (6f); has become hard to win with but daren't dismiss.

8/1

4th

7

(15)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Gordon Bennett

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Richard Brabazon

Plenty of good runs in defeat this year and produced another at Laytown recently; has become hard to win with but considered each-way.

12/1

9/2

Form: 9-1631 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Won at Thirsk for Eric Alston last year and good return for new connections with further wins this year at Tipperary and most recently when accounting for six of today's rivals in Cork premier handicap in first-time cheekpieces under prominent ride; 5lb higher but should go well again.
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9th

4

(1)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:55 Cork

Gabriellas Spirit

9st 10lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

Three-time 5f winner including at this track, sights lowered again after a Listed bid at Tipperary ten days ago; has a bit to find with Grand City Hall on running here in July.

10/1

7th

6

(4)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Tipperary

Gabriellas Spirit

9st 2lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

towards rear, some headway inside final furlong, never dangerous

33/1

6th

5

(8)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Cork

Gabriellas Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: K J Condon

The last of her three wins was in this race 12 months ago when 7lb lower; has mostly raced in Listed events since then and ran as well as she was entitled to the last time at Tipperary; fair shout.

8/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €79.40
Straight Forecast €68.89
Tricast €450.61
Trifecta €443.70

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Jon Riggens

TOPSPEED:

Curraheen Princess

POSTDATA:

Gabriella's Spirit

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Prisoner's Dilemma

The Irish Sun:

Jon Riggens