August 16 / 18.10 Gowran Park

18.10

Good

Coast To Curragh Charity Cycle Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Coast To Curragh Charity Cycle Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.90
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 980-

Last run: 283 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Showed mild promise at Leopardstown on the second of three maiden outings at two, gelded now; best watched on belated seasonal debut.
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3rd

4

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Great Blasket

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

C&D winner; 5lb lower than for his last success; ran a solid race on this month's return to turf at Windsor; one to consider.

5/1

4th

5

(11)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 5

15:27 Windsor

Great Blasket

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Bagged a pair of 1m handicaps at Chepstow and Sandown last summer; failed to fire on the AW over the winter but yard is going well so he could bounce back returned to turf after a break.

7/1

9th

3

(6)

26th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Great Blasket

9st 11lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Course winner (8.6f) who has dropped 2lb below his last winning mark, but his four efforts since returning to the AW in Sepember leave plenty to be desired.

33/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 4-3800

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Fair form last season and started this campaign brightly with Fairyhouse third placing over 6f; last three runs have been poor.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

8

(9)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Cork

Baalbec Beauty

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

16-race maiden, generally disappointing since Gowran second over this trip last season; new headgear combination now after unplaced run in a claimer last time.

14/1

7th

5

(11)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Baalbec Beauty

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

15-race maiden narrowly beaten in C&D handicap last summer and close fourth in similar contest on comeback run in June; disappointingly failed to build on that in similar contest since and although has a bit to find on ratings she could go well given her overall record here.

12/1

10th

3

(4)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:52 Gowran Park

Baalbec Beauty

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

in touch with leaders

8/1

25/1

  • Place: £15.30

Form: 55-990

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in seven outings; no sign of winning potential since joining this stable form Richard Fahey.
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8th

7

(5)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Allo Arry

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: John C McConnell

slowly away, in rear

20/1

8th

7

(5)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Allo Arry

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: John C McConnell

Third runner for yard; 1-23, the win coming on the sand at Laytown (7f); hasn't shown much in his most recent runs over this C&D; may have needed latest after almost a year off but would have liked to see a bit more spark; notable jockey booking but others preferred.

20/1

14th

10

(11)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Allo Arry

9st 6lb

J: Ruby Kinkaid

T: John C McConnell

in rear

25/1

Form: 652494

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Overall record (1-27) is off-putting but some fair form to his credit this season, best effort when a neck second over 1m at this venue in May; fourth over C&D last time, form is due to be put to the test by Trueba on the first division of this event.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

10th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Super Cub

11st 12lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Modest on the Flat; keen and hasn't got home when well held in both starts over hurdles.

25/1

11th

2

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 4f 85y

17:02 Killarney

Super Cub

11st 12lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

led, soon clear, reduced lead 7th, headed 5 out

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: -06861 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Gained a fifth AW success when scoring narrowly at Dundalk last month; only 1-14 on turf but shaped quite well when staying on from off the pace for a 10lb claimer in a 1m Leopardstown event in June.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

15

(15)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Listowel

Bobby K

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Michael William O’Meara

Better record on AW but sole turf success came here two years ago; not coming here in great form but latest run in higher grade at Cork was okay.

20/1

7th

11

(7)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:25 Cork

Bobby K

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Michael William O’Meara

Five of his six wins have come on AW and just 1-17 on turf; well below his best in three runs this year and others preferred.

20/1

Form: 8-9100 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Five wins (three AW, two on turf); enjoyed a profitable campaign last season, notching two wins and two seconds in a five-race spell between April and November.; won over this trip Dundalk win in March, but badly out of form on last two turf attempts.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

12

(7)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Mullacash Buzz

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Thomas Dowling

Grand front-runner has won around here; runner-up three times last year and fair fourth at Dundalk on latest; blinkers added.

11/2

4th

7

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Mullacash Buzz

9st 5lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Thomas Dowling

Six-time winner (four on AW) but last win came here in 2023; never a factor in either course outing this year.

20/1

10/1

Form: -07700 CD

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Gained the most recent of seven wins in a claimer at Dundalk last November; struggled in Dundalk handicaps during the winter, needs to show signs of a revival, but he is potentially interesting now that he is 15lb lower than at the beginning of the year
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9th

8

(13)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bucky Larson

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Joined this yard last autumn; gained his fourth course win (eighth win in all) over 1m in December; unplaced on next start; more like it when fourth in a claimer on latest.

12/1

4th

9

(4)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Bucky Larson

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Not long with this yard but gained eighth career win here over 1m when coming late off much reduced mark last month; failed to back that up from 6lb higher last week; veteran is opposable on these terms.

14/1

10/1

Form: 0-0086 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has been dropped 7lb since the start of the season but may struggle to end a long losing run; probably at his most effective over 1m.
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9th

13

(12)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

16:45 Roscommon

Monzoon

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Three AW wins but just 1-34 on turf; twice well beaten lately and isn't easy to fancy.

33/1

12

(14)

21st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 30y

17:55 Leopardstown

Monzoon

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P Sweeney

Better record on AW (3-21) than on turf (1-33); needs to step up considerably from stable/seasonal debut at Naas last month.

20/1

9th
15 (7)
Meggy Moo

12/1

Form: 47-590

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Hints of ability at two; pleasing run at Dundalk in May; unlucky in running at Sligo; faded tamely at Roscommon and has plenty o prove as a result.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

15

(7)

16th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Gowran Park

Meggy Moo

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

Hints of ability at two; pleasing run at Dundalk in May; unlucky in running at Sligo; faded tamely at Roscommon and has plenty o prove as a result.

12/1

11th

3

(12)

1st Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 55y

14:35 Roscommon

Meggy Moo

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Winless from seven starts but good effort at Dundalk in April and latest run at Sligo can be significantly upgraded as she got no run at all; one for the shortlist

11/2

9th

2

(4)

16th May 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 182y

17:50 Sligo

Meggy Moo

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Quirky on debut last term but settled down with racing and ran well in a few decent maidens; couldn't land a blow from off the pace when fifth of 12 to American In Paris at Dundalk but not knocked about and should come on for that first run in eight months.

3/1

10th
11 (17)
One For Mum

4/1

Form: 233673

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Beaten a head in a Roscommon claimer in May and has been placed in three of her five subsequent handicap starts; holds solid place claims after Dundalk third achieved despite meeting some trouble in running; Colin Keane can nullify the effects of a high draw.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(12)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:10 Sligo

One For Mum

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

towards rear throughout

6/1

10th

11

(12)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:10 Sligo

One For Mum

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

towards rear throughout

6/1

22th

6

(4)

21st Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

17:00 Curragh

One For Mum

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

0-12, placed four times; down the field in a Gowran handicap on final start last season; needs to step up from her run at Naas four weeks ago.

10/1

Form: 9-70

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Best of three maiden runs was over 1m at Limerick; his opening mark does not seem lenient.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

2

15th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 77y

12:55 Punchestown

Cant Catch Camacho

11st 7lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

Modest on Flat; some debut promise over hurdles at Cork but last of 9 at Limerick since; hard to fancy.

50/1

9th

5

26th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:25 Limerick

Cant Catch Camacho

11st 0lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear and weakened from 3 out

33/1

3rd

2

10th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 185y

12:15 Cork

Cant Catch Camacho

11st 0lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

Low-rated gelding on Flat; tried over a variety of distances; impossible to make a case for him.

100/1

Form: 44000- D

Last run: 266 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner at three for Ger Keane, achieving a rating of 79; lost form in the latter part of last season; new stable now; down to 58 but needs to show signs of a revival before being a betting proposition.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(1)

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

15:50 Gowran Park

Miss Molly T

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

towards rear

33/1

19th

16

(17)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Miss Molly T

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

prominent, soon went second, pressed leader halfway, weakened quickly under 2f out

20/1

13th

10

(21)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:25 Cork

Miss Molly T

9st 2lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Only 1-26; lost her way for previous yard and yet to turn things around for this one.

33/1

33/1

Form: 727-00

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Placed twice from eight starts for Hughie Morrison; two poor runs since coming to Ireland, only one behind her on both occasions.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16

(7)

30th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 25y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Mumma Mac

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Patrick Downey

Placed form for Hughie Morrison but well behind in three runs for current connections and this is her first crack at sprinting.

10/1

13th

12

(1)

16th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Gowran Park

Mumma Mac

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Patrick Downey

Placed twice from eight starts for Hughie Morrison; two poor runs since coming to Ireland, only one behind her on both occasions.

33/1

17th

2

(15)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:55 Naas

Mumma Mac

9st 12lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Patrick Downey

towards rear

33/1

12/1

Form: 00-906

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three wins in Britain; poor Irish form until much-improved display when sixth of 18 at Galway; ground was quite testing on that occasion.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

7

(7)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Golden Warrior

9st 5lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: T J O’Mara

Dual AW winner when trained in Britain; mostly poor form on turf this year, with the exception of fair sixth over 1m at the Galway festival.

25/1

18th

5

(14)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:25 Cork

Golden Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: T J O’Mara

Three-time winner but mostly well beaten this year and the visor did nothing for him last time.

33/1

12th

5

(14)

6th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:40 Cork

Golden Warrior

9st 11lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: T J O’Mara

Is dropping down the handicap but has been beaten a long way on last two starts and the visor needs to work.

33/1

15th
10 (15)
Maponus

14/1

Form: 04020-

Last run: 323 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Runner-up three times when her trainer was based in France; belated seasonal debut; hard to assess, probably best watched on the circumstances.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(1)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Maponus

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

Placed a few times in France but has been soundly beaten over various trips in this country; loads to find.

25/1

13th

14

(15)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Maponus

9st 7lb

J: Ms S E O’Neill

T: E J O’Neill

prominent, soon went third

25/1

11th

13

(13)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

18:55 Fairyhouse

Maponus

8st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: E J O’Neill

Noted on French form; lifeless since.

100/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €195.70
Straight Forecast €158.44
Tricast €7419.12

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Super Cub

SPOTLIGHT:

One For Mum

The Irish Sun:

Great Blasket

POSTDATA:

Super Cub