August 19 / 16.35 Curragh

16.35

Good

Sheehy Motors CUPRA Maiden

  • Prize money: £7831.86
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Sheehy Motors CUPRA Maiden

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
12 (1)
Sumiha

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £8.50
  • Place: £1.80

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; half-sister to 1m 2yo winner Suwayra (RPR 91); dam Group-placed 1m2f winner (95), half-sister to smart 1m2f-10.6f winner Simsir, 1m Group 3 winner Sinawann and 2m Listed winner Silwana; belated debut but much to like on paper and interesting to see what the market makes of her.
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9th

5

(4)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 133y

Class 1

14:35 Ascot

Sumiha

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Close second in Listed race on soft on reappearance; clear best efforts on last two outings (1m4f, good) when landing the Munster Oaks at Cork and never-nearer fourth of ten at Leopardstown in another Group 3 three months later; lightly raced compared to most of these and has first-time headgear; may do better but it is needed.

14/1

4th

3

(9)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:00 Leopardstown

Sumiha

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

midfield, headway 1f out, ran on well and went fourth final 110yds

4/1

1st

5

(7)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

19:08 Cork

Sumiha

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

towards rear, headway on outer from over 3f out, went second under 3f out, soon ridden and challenging, led and ran on well inside final furlong

5/2

11/10

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 233

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Went close in a Gowran maiden first time up (1m1f) and has managed to hold her own in Listed/Group 3 company the last twice (1m4f); has a Group 1 entry and it would be disappointing if she can't take care of these.
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5th

6

(1)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 133y

Class 1

14:35 Ascot

Thunder Roll

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Dual 1m4f Listed winner on soft; best form with cheekpieces enlisted for last two outings, making the frame in Group 3 at Leopardstown (1m4f, good; just in front of Sumiha) and Group 1 Royallieu at Longchamp (1m6f, soft; one and a half lengths behind Grateful); needs to find extra.

40/1

3rd

6

(7)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:00 Leopardstown

Thunder Roll

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield, headway and went third 2f out, ran on well final 110yds

7/1

20/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
10th foal; brother to Italian 1m2f winner Fortune Maker, half-brother to winners Raphael Santi (7f-1m3f Ire 2yo/Hungary; RPR 86), Flower Of May (6f; 81) and Syrena (6.6f turf/7f AW; 81); unraced dam closely related to 6f 2yo Group 3 winner Walk On Bye; market confidence would heighten interest.
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1st

11

(11)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:40 Navan

Earth Dance

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Very encouraging debut over this trip at the Curragh last month when third behind a couple of smart types (fourth has won since); probably won't need to improve to get off the mark here on similar ground.

6/4

3rd

4

(5)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Earth Dance

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

prominent throughout, briefly went second under 2f out, outpaced inside final furlong, kept on, no match for first two

20/1

3/1

Form: 343-3

Last run: 139 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Disappointing given her pedigree and a purchase price of 1,500,000euros; came up short in a 1m2f handicap at Leopardstown (heavy) and she'd be receiving 17lb off Thunder Roll if they clashed in a race of that nature.
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15th

18

(6)

10th Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Starry Eyed

8st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

took keen hold, prominent

10/1

1st

6

(2)

30th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:45 Cork

Starry Eyed

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

Not sure why she was backed at Curragh when task looked hopeless on paper; that another solid run (RPRs 79-81 all starts) and should do similar in defeat.

4/1

4th

11

(2)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Starry Eyed

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

in touch with leaders on inner, went fourth but outpaced over 1f out, kept on, not reach leaders

3/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 286 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Some sign of ability when midfield in a big field at Naas last November (1m, heavy; 66-1); best watched nevertheless.
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2nd

8

(9)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Shrewsbury Road

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John Joseph Murphy

in touch with leaders, smooth headway challenging over 1f out, kept on and went clear inside final 110yds, no match for winner

5/2

2nd

10

(14)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Shrewsbury Road

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: John Joseph Murphy

prominent throughout, smooth headway and went second under 2f out, led 1f out, ridden out and headed towards finish

7/2

5th

8

(13)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Shrewsbury Road

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: John Joseph Murphy

towards rear, headway when ran green under 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish

100/1

6th
10 (10)
Tommy Thug

10/1

Form: 823 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Went close on soft ground at Leopardstown (1m2f) and it was good when coming up short at Down Royal (1m2f; odds-on); the winner followed up in a handicap but headed to Down Royal 0-12; has a lot more on his plate here; cheekpieces added.
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3rd

14

(2)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:40 Navan

Tommy Thug

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

Below best in first-time cheekpieces on latest (Earth Dance third) but earlier placings at Leopardstown and Down Royal give him place claims at least.

9/2

6th

10

(10)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Tommy Thug

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: A Oliver

midfield, brief headway 2f out, soon outpaced, kept on final furlong

10/1

Form: 720

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
His standout run is the second behind a useful horse over C&D in May, since when he's performed moderately at Leopardstown; even if back on song he might not be good enough; worn cheekpieces the last twice.
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7th

5

(3)

5th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 4f 108y

16:20 Thurles

Dubawi Delight

9st 7lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Standout run when second behind a decent type in 1m2f Curragh maiden; well below that form twice since, folding quickly each time; hard to fancy on handicap debut.

12/1

7th

3

(8)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Dubawi Delight

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent, led after 3f, headed 2f out, weakened quickly over 1f out

16/1

14/1

Form: 4

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made a decent debut when fourth of 11 over 1m+ at Galway (heavy) and he's bred for this longer trip; still hard to envisage him being good enough here.
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11th

6

(13)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:13 Dundalk (AW)

Spitfire Fighter

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

towards rear throughout

10/1

11th

6

(13)

31st Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:13 Dundalk (AW)

Spitfire Fighter

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

towards rear throughout

10/1

8th

12

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

12:40 Down Royal

Spitfire Fighter

11st 4lb

J: Neil Ryan

T: Noel Meade

Showed some ability in Flat maidens; soundly beaten in a Killarney maiden hurdle in May when last seen; others preferred.

33/1

OUR TIP

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
7,000gns 3yo; third foal; unraced dam closely related to useful 12.4f-14.5f winner Surya out of Oaks/Irish Oaks winning half-sister to 1m6f Listed winner/good broodmare Gull Wing; 4yo having to concede weight to younger opposition.
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15th

2

(4)

14th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:15 Naas

Gujarat

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Denis W Cullen

dwelt start, took keen hold, towards rear of midfield

33/1

9th

1

(1)

24th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:25 Leopardstown

Gujarat

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Denis W Cullen

prominent, led soon after start

50/1

9th

1

(4)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Gujarat

10st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Denis W Cullen

midfield

100/1

66/1

Form: 90

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished behind Dubawi Delight on his debut here and was beaten further on his return visit; looks one for handicaps.
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8th

5

(16)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

King Of Wessex

9st 11lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: A Oliver

Hasn't delivered on the promise of his debut and was beaten nearly 7l over C&D last time; 3lb lower but needs plenty more with a hood added.

16/1

6th

16

(12)

22nd Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

King Of Wessex

9st 11lb

T: A Oliver

Second reserve; showed a glimpse of ability in maidens but has to improve on h'cap and AW debut.

11th
7 (9)
Rushour Rains

100/1

Form:

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
In trouble from halfway when tailed off in a 1m4f maiden at the recent Galway festival; non-runner at Cork on Friday (6.27).
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9th

7

30th Sep 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

14:15 Gowran Park

Rushour Rains

11st 0lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: Paul Nolan

Shown nothing in two starts on the Flat up to 1m4f; related to winners over hurdles but has more to prove than some.

20/1

11th

7

(9)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Rushour Rains

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Paul Nolan

towards rear

100/1

Form: 0-098

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

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Form & Verdict
Well down the field in all his runs and won't be troubling the best of these.
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7th

9

(11)

31st Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 6

18:15 Newcastle (AW)

My Boy Teddy

9st 3lb

J: Sam James

T: Iain Jardine

Irish import who has been well beaten in all eight starts, including over C&D earlier this month; hard to fancy.

10/1

8th

8

(8)

16th Oct 2023

Good

1m 0f 208y

Class 5

14:05 Musselburgh

My Boy Teddy

9st 11lb

J: Miss Hannah Crawford

T: Iain Jardine

Hasn't shown much at all in his seven defeats, the last two following a change of stable; now tongue tied.

25/1

10th

14

(11)

12th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:05 Ayr

My Boy Teddy

8st 9lb

J: Mark Winn

T: Iain Jardine

It's very early days with this yard but he's shown little across his six starts and it's hard to make a case.

33/1

Non-runners

Harsh

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €16.80
Straight Forecast €11.69
Trifecta €134.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Thunder Roll

The Irish Sun:

Spitfire Fighter

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Thunder Roll

TOPSPEED:

Thunder Roll

POSTDATA:

Thunder Roll