August 12 / 15.25 Curragh

15.25

Good To Yielding

Rathasker Stud Phoenix Sprint Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £28716.81
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Rathasker Stud Phoenix Sprint Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
5 (5)
Moss Tucker

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.40
  • Place: £2.40

Form: -51263 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Ended last season with C&D Listed win and better again this year, winning Naas Listed and and most recently decent third (Go Athletico second) in Sapphire Stakes here last month over 5f; ground-versatile but likes an ease so would appreciate rain.
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6th

4

(6)

12th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Moss Tucker

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

Former winner of the Group 1 Flying Five but isn't at that level anymore; two respectable runs behind Mission Central at Naas over 5f this term; needs to do better but any easing of the ground will help.

6/1

6th

4

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Moss Tucker

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Former Flying Five winner reached a peak rating of 114 before losing his form in the latter half of 2024; missed all of last season; return in a C&D Listed contest last time was not totally devoid of promise when 4.75l behind Mission Central; may build on that.

12/1

10th

10

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Moss Tucker

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Former Flying Five winner landed this race in 2023 and 2024; lost form in the second half of 2024 and missed all of last season; entitled to need this run after such a long layoff.

20/1

OUR TIP

11/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 6-5112 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Bought for 165,000Euros in April shortly after winning Deauville Listed, his sixth success for Andreas Schutz; good recruit on evidence of his two runs for the yard, beating Ano Syra in Cork Listed and chasing home a clear-cut winner in Sapphire Stakes here over 5f last month on soft; has his chance.
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9

(5)

20th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Go Athletico

9st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Four-time stakes winner in his prime; nine wins in all; operating at a modest level now; on a long losing sequence since winning over the extended 6f here last season; C&D fourth behind today's rival Nouvel Espoir on penultimate start; down the field here last week.

12/1

9th

13

(13)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Go Athletico

8st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for yard; back on track with a fine fourth over C&D 11 days ago when not far behind Nouvel Espoir and Smoke Them Out; weighted to turn that form around now, rain not a concern and he's 12lb below his last win; chance.

15/2

4th

9

(13)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Go Athletico

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

Last year's Scurry winner was second over 7f at Galway in July; well beaten lately; down to a good mark if he can find the spark.

28/1

16/1

  • Place: £4.00

Form: 44-326 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Progressive handicapper last term culminating in winning Rockingham Handicap here; solid form in stakes races since including Listed second to Go Athletico here but has plenty on her plate here.
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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

Form: 723311 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Better than ever this year, notably fine third in Group 2 Duke Of York Stakes and wins last month in C&D Listed and Group 3 Hackwood Stakes at Newbury, getting up late after not clear run; major player again although wouldn't want too much rain.
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3

(7)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:15 Pontefract

Commanche Falls

9st 9lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

Not the force of old but a fire still burns and his third at Ripon in August came off 4lb higher; shouldn't be judged harshly on latest Ayr run and no surprise to see him bounce back with a big effort.

14/1

16th

6

(22)

19th Sep 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

14:30 Ayr

Commanche Falls

9st 8lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: Michael Dods

Heroic sprinter down the years, winning the Stewards' Cup at Goodwood in 2021 (soft) and 2022, and runner-up in the Gold Cup as a 5yo; harder to place now but was checked in his run at York in July and was a creditable third at Ripon after; not so good in a small field at Thirsk since but this type of race suits him better; refitted blinkers replace cheekpieces.

33/1

8th

5

(2)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Thirsk

Commanche Falls

9st 10lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

His last success was three years ago, but he was a Group 3 winner in his prime and he ran well to finish third off this reduced mark at Ripon (6f, good) last month; could be dangerous if he can back that up and two of his wins have come over C&D.

5/1

10/1

Form: 0-4148 D

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Has had plenty of racing but better than ever when staying-on fourth in Group 3 at Naas in May and wasn't disgraced in more competitive Group 3 Jersey Stakes after slow start, probably not staying 7f trip; back to best trip here and won't mind rain.
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5th

9

(21)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Thunderbear

9st 2lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Listed winner last season for Jack Davison; below best in light campaign this term until more encouraging effort on yard debut eight days ago in this headgear combination, staying on into third (well behind front two) over 5f at Navan; more needed here in a much deeper race.

14/1

3rd

2

(5)

5th Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Navan

Thunderbear

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

C&D winner; very useful on his day and has won at Group 3 and Listed level; below best in three runs this term and sold for 35,000gns last month; tongue tie goes on for stable debut and on a dangerous mark if that sparks a revival.

16/1

23th

20

(15)

20th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Thunderbear

9st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Jack W Davison

Back on song when convincing winner of a 6f Listed event at Naas (yielding) last October; unable to get involved in two runs at that level in 2026 but he was badly checked back at Naas in April and in better form than the 5l defeat suggests; however, he has more to prove back on this track with good to firm ground quicker than ideal; regular cheekpieces are discarded.

66/1

Form: 847249 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Curragh regular, the scene of three of his five wins and best efforts this term also here, notably second in Group 2 Greenlands Stakes and close fourth under big weight in Rockingham Handicap; extended 6f of Scurry Handicap on soft last time was too far; visor replaces usual cheekpieces here and sure to run his race.
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5th

1

(1)

4th Oct 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Charles O’Brien

Curragh specialist, bringing tally of course wins to ten with Listed victories at 7f and 6f this year; also finished a fine second to Power Blue in a 7f Group 2 event and similar RPR when second in last week's Group 3 Renaissance Stakes (6f, heavy); has to concede weight but greatly respected.

7/2

2nd

2

(1)

27th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Charles O’Brien

Magnificent course specialist; has brought his tally of course wins to ten with Listed victories at 7f and 6f this year; also finished a fine second to Power Blue in a 7f Group 2 event; should be back in his comfort zone now after running in the Flying Five.

8/1

10th

2

(13)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Magnificent course specialist; has brought his tally of course wins to ten with Listed victories at 7f and 6f this year; now faces a massive task over this trip in this grade.

50/1

Form: 72-114 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Really progressive since dropped to sprint trips this year, winning Cork maiden, Fairyhouse auction event and best run in C&D Listed last month when staying-on fourth to Commanche Falls; those runs all on a sound surface, unproven on any softer.
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7th

4

(3)

27th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Tango Flare

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Smart handicapper whose form this season has featured a win in a 6f Fairyhouse conditions event and a C&D Listed second behind Big Gossey; faces a tough task at these weights.

14/1

9th

3

(26)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Tango Flare

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Won this race last year off 91 and back to that level of form when winning Fairyhouse conditions event and second in Listed here in June; below best, albeit not knocked about once beaten in Scurry won by Sondad following month and has been given a break since.

14/1

Form: 315300 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Smart for William Haggas in 2021, winning Portland Handicap at Doncaster and Group 3 at Newbury; good efforts in C&D handicaps this year, winning once and third in premier handicap but soundly beaten the last twice and seemingly plenty to find on ratings up in class.
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12th

1

(11)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:12 Naas

Hurricane Ivor

10st 0lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won this race at a big price last year; will again be a surprise if he prevails; stable appears to have a better chance with Collecting Coin.

20/1

5

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Hurricane Ivor

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Eight wins including once over C&D; some fine runs in defeat since winning at Naas on return this term; probably found the ground a bit quick at Leopardstown last time; is better here too but rain would help.

8/1

6

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Hurricane Ivor

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Fine stalwart has won eight races, including seasonal return at Naas in March (7f, soft-to-heavy); below best of late but reduced mark now and soft ground so could improve on recent form.

10/1

Form: 3-2268

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Listed 5f winner at two and reappeared with improved efforts when second in Cork Listed and Chantilly Group 2 in April on soft/heavy; not nearly as good twice since, latest when ground too quick in Curragh Listed won by Commanche Falls; will need rain.
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1

(6)

20th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:38 Yarmouth

Wodao

10st 0lb

J: David Egan

T: Steph Hollinshead

Former Listed winner who exploited a career-low mark with a comfortable win at Redcar last Friday (6f, good) for which he carries a penalty; the return of this headgear combination did him no harm.

5/2

1st

7

(9)

16th Oct 2026

Good

0m 5f 217y

Class 5

16:12 Redcar

Wodao

9st 4lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Steph Hollinshead

Listed winner in Ireland as a 2yo but he's gone downhill in the last two years and was well held in both runs for current yard; has dropped a long way in the weights but he's now 2-32 and others are preferred.

16/1

6th

1

(5)

14th Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:51 Thirsk

Wodao

9st 13lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Steph Hollinshead

Listed winner in Ireland as a 2yo but regressed for Jamie Osborne; no sign of a revival on stable debut when ninth of 12 at Wolverhampton (6f, AW) in June; runs without regular tongue-tie and sports first-time visor.

16/1

Form: 0348-9 D

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Debut winner over 6f last year and close third in C&D Group 3; never sighted when soundly beaten on belated seasonal return in C&D Listed won by Commanche Falls last month; best watched.
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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

11th
8 (6)
Shartash

7/2

Form: 34-454 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Smart 2yo last season, winning Group 2 over C&D and good third in Group 1 National Stakes here; hasn't really progressed as hoped this term although not far off last season's form when never-nearer close fourth behind Commanche Falls in Group 3 Hackwood Stakes at Newbury last month; stiffer 6f here to suit and 2lb better off with that rival here so should go well.
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25th

9

(3)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

17:00 Ascot

Shartash

9st 5lb

J: James Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Thereabouts in 6f Group races in France and Ireland last summer, including on good to firm, and has shed a few pounds with his mark since; hampered on last two AW starts and not discounted back on turf in first-time cheekpieces for yard that won this with 22-1 shot Saint Lawrence (also runs today) in 2023.

16/1

10th

4

(2)

6th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Shartash

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Two 7f wins last spring, including Listed; made a promising seasonal/handicap debut when third at Lingfield in February (6f) but he was disappointing over C&D last month, awkward leaving the stalls but unable to make up any ground in the straight; dropped another 2lb; more appealing over further.

10/1

10th

4

(2)

6th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 2

16:55 Southwell (AW)

Shartash

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

Two 7f wins last spring, including Listed; made a promising seasonal/handicap debut when third at Lingfield in February (6f) but he was disappointing over C&D last month, awkward leaving the stalls but unable to make up any ground in the straight; dropped another 2lb; more appealing over further.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €33.60
Straight Forecast €35.77
Trifecta €797.60

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Commanche Falls

SPOTLIGHT:

Shartash

TOPSPEED:

Moss Tucker

POSTDATA:

Go Athletico

The Irish Sun:

Commanche Falls