September 10 / 17.45 Curragh

17.45

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF “Northfields” Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £78318.58
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 22 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF “Northfields” Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 22 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.50
  • Place: £2.00

Form: -99013 C BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won a mile handicap here last month and stepped up on that when a close third to Coeur d'Or in the Cambridgeshire; close third in this two years ago so gets the trip and the stable are in good form; could go close.
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5th

3

(1)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:25 Curragh

Crystal Black

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Highly progressive in winning all four starts last year, including twice in Curragh handicaps and Group 3 at Leopardstown (1m4f); very light campaign this year, inadequate trip on return before close second to an all-the-way winner in Group 3 Ballyroan Stakes at Leopardstown last month; first attempt at 1m6f here.

12/1

1

(3)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:53 Leopardstown

Crystal Black

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

Highly progressive in winning all four starts last year, starting in Curragh handicaps at 1m and 1m2f; even better at 1m4f, landing Duke Of Edinburgh Stakes at Royal Ascot and taking this race by 5l from subsequent Irish Cesarewitch winner The Euphrates; should be sharper than when one place behind Sons And Lovers over 1m2f at the Curragh in April.

5/4

4th

4

(1)

12th Apr 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Crystal Black

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

raced in fourth, brief headway and went third under 2f out, no extra and lost third towards finish

5/2

20/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 62-135 D

Last run: 68 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Easy winner of a Cork maiden in April and stepped up on that when a very close third in the Gallinule Stakes here in May; might not have seen out the extra furlong or so at Roscommon last time; unexposed and could run well over a trip which suits him well.
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4th

10

(4)

19th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:50 Listowel

Kingswood

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

Always been highly regarded; close third in Curragh Group 3 in May and excellent second in valuable handicap over same 1m2f trip back there lately; travels well so drop in trip no concern and handles a little ease; apparently bound for Australia after this.

4/1

2nd

5

(23)

10th Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Kingswood

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

in touch with leaders, led going easily under 2f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, headed towards finish

20/1

5th

8

(4)

4th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 3f 154y

19:50 Roscommon

Kingswood

8st 12lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John S O’Donoghue

midfield, pushed along and headway 3f out, ridden and challenging under 2f out, lost second final 110yds, no extra towards finish

9/2

10/1

  • Place: £5.40

Form: -90351 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Lightly campaigned this year and came good at the third time of asking when just lasting out in a premier handicap over this trip at Dundalk last month; 3lb higher here and there could well be more to come.
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2

(3)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Longbourn

9st 12lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

C&D winner in 2023 three turf wins; light campaign this year but encouraging signs over C&D on latest when creditable fourth (1.5l off Star Harbour) in August; little bit to find with that rival, who has since gone close.

11/4

4

(3)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Longbourn

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won this in 2023 and scored on turf last year; has to improve on recent runs but is now 3lb lower than for that last score so has to be considered from a good draw.

9/1

1

(6)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:25 Leopardstown

Longbourn

10st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Latest of four career wins came in this race last year off 1lb higher; two Curragh runs this term some way below best so needs to bounce back.

12/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 690104 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Got up late to land a valuable handicap over this trip at Newmarket in July; good effort in a similar York contest last time; becoming a battle-hardened campaigner and should acquit himself well here.
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10

(7)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

1m 1f 11y

Class 3

16:55 Goodwood

Killybegs Warrior

9st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Placed twice in a row in Bahrain earlier this year and didn't run badly when fifth of seven at Windsor in June following a three-month break; could build on that latest run and continues to drop down the weights, but he's without a win since July 2023 and others are more compelling.

40/1

1

(3)

30th Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

19:45 Windsor

Killybegs Warrior

10st 4lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Well treated on old form but his last win was almost two years ago; two placed efforts in Bahrain (1m1f/1m2f) earlier this year but he returned to Britain with a heavy defeat at Kempton in March; now drops back in grade but he's hard to predict and comes with risks attached after a break.

16/1

11th

12

(12)

29th Mar 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 219y

Class 2

14:40 Kempton (AW)

Killybegs Warrior

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Baker

Made most when second in this race last year off 11lb higher, the last of only three ventures on AW; that has to catch the eye and he also has a chance on turf form for Charlie Johnston as recent as September; fit from placed efforts in Bahrain for new yard this year and a case can be made.

16/1

5th
13 (20)
Take Heart

6/1

Form: 3121 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Unexposed type and put up a good performance to land a 1m2f handicap at Naas two weeks ago from Golden Spangle; surprising if there was not more to come; stable provided a one-two-three in this race last year.
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1st

1

(4)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Take Heart

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

2024 Chesterfield Cup winner for Johnny Murtagh; failed to find his best form last season, including a spell in Britain; beaten favourite here behind the useful Genoah in two starts for this stable (handicap and a rated race); has run well enough in defeat both times, and is attractively treated on his old form.

3/1

3rd

2

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Take Heart

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Made late gains after an awkward start when 2l behind Genoah on stable debut over 10.5f here latest; ran well sole try over this trip in the 2024 Cork Derby so could turn that form around; big chance.

100/30

11

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Take Heart

8st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: David Menuisier

Won off 5lb higher at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) last July for Johnny Murtagh but failed to hit the same heights subsequently for that yard and he's struggled to get competitive on his two runs for this stable.

33/1

12/1

Form: 3-13

Last run: 39 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Killarney maiden winner over 1m ran creditably in a Galway handicap over slightly further; this step up in trip should suit and he could get involved.
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5th

4

(6)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:30 Cork

Genuine Article

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gerard Keane

Only two wins from 22 Flat starts, placed nine times; below best on seasonal debut in Curragh event won by today's rival Key Witness.

16/1

15th

4

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Curragh

Genuine Article

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gerard Keane

Consistent handicapper last season; last win came at Galway festival over 1m on soft in July; good effort over C&D when short head second in Irish Cambridgeshire in August; acts on all ground; last two hurdle runs of limited significance and should be fitter than most after them.

16/1

7th

3

(21)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Genuine Article

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Gerard Keane

Has a modest win record but usually runs well in defeat; won at Galway and fine runs since including in the Cambridgeshire here; 7f was maybe a bit too short last time but has to be considered back to 1m.

14/1

14/1

Form: 022676

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Runner-up in Listed company twice this season; exposed in Group company since and claiming off her in a big handicap could be a good move; each-way chance in a race the stable dominated last year.
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15th

6

(5)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Naas

Angels Wrath

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

midfield

10/1

7th

4

(8)

10th Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Angels Wrath

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: J P Murtagh

midfield

14/1

8th
1 (17)
Coeur Dor

8/1

Form: -21311 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
A real revelation in big handicaps this season, performing the very rare feat of completing the Galway Mile - Irish Cambridgeshire double here two weeks ago, won over 1m1f this season so the trip should not be an issue; very much a contender.
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3rd

7

(11)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Coeur Dor

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Four-time winner but not since Irish Cambridgeshire win of 2024; definite encouragement on second start back off reduced mark without quite staying this trip at Leopardstown; blinkers now replace visor and now 11lb below career-high mark but stamina remains a concern at this trip.

10/1

6th

2

(11)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

14:32 Leopardstown

Coeur Dor

10st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: D K Weld

Four-time winner; on a long losing sequence; towards the rear on seasonal debut at the Curragh; now 9lb below career-high mark but needs to show a spark of revival.

14/1

16th

7

(1)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Coeur Dor

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Smart sort is only 4-29 but has run well in defeat many times in quality races including when beaten 2.5l into fourth over C&D off 95 in October; this ground could be a bit too testing for him on return but the veteran could still go well.

25/1

Form: 10-100 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Gained his fourth career win on his seasonal bow at Roscommon in July; well beaten in two premier handicaps at Galway since and has a question or two to answer now.
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9th

7

(1)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 15y

16:20 Listowel

Soaring Monarch

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: James M Barrett

Last year's winner has dropped to 4lb below that winning mark following some poor runs in the interim; but has also run with credit, including when keeping on for a 4.25l fourth at Galway on his penultimate run; not ruled out back to the scene of his victory.

10/1

6th

4

(2)

13th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 100y

19:05 Gowran Park

Soaring Monarch

9st 5lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: James M Barrett

Five-time winner; shaped quite well at the Curragh three runs back (1m2f); badly hampered at the same venue in race won by Fleetfoot; stayed on from off the pace in Galway event in which Fleetfoot was fourth; may get closer.

12/1

13

(18)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Soaring Monarch

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: James M Barrett

Exposed five-time winner who was quite eyecatching at the Curragh two runs back (1m2f) and met with further trouble in Fleetfoot's race back there a month ago; has a tricky draw to contend with.

14/1

Form: 984211 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Went up 12lb for a wide margin win in a Gowran maiden but made light of it when landing a 1m fillies handicap here last month; up another 5lb and has to prove herself over the trip but clearly going the right way.
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1st

2

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Lunette

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Cody

Best form has been at 1m2f but it was a Listed race in which she struggled when trying this far for the first time at Naas 19 days ago; others might be better treated anyway; tongue-tie joins regular cheekpieces.

16/1

1st

2

(1)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Lunette

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: R P Cody

Best form has been at 1m2f but it was a Listed race in which she struggled when trying this far for the first time at Naas 19 days ago; others might be better treated anyway; tongue-tie joins regular cheekpieces.

16/1

11th

5

(16)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Naas

Lady Lunette

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: R P Cody

Four wins including 1m2f Sligo fillies handicap in August; never sighted in Gowran Group 3 since and remains unproven over this far.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 6-3242

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Campaigned at stakes level this year to good effect and proved very effective at 1m when just touched off in a Killarney Listed last month; narrowly beaten in a 1m1f Listed last year so the trip not an issue; interesting in her first handicap.
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1

(4)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Didnthavemuchtodo

9st 4lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Campaigned at stakes level this year to good effect, notably just touched off in Killarney Listed over this trip; not far off that form when fourth in Naas fillies' Listed on latest although barely got home in soft ground; possibly not the strongest of finishers and interesting to see how she takes to this surface.

9/2

4th

8

(6)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Naas

Didnthavemuchtodo

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

prominent

8/1

11th

2

(18)

10th Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Didnthavemuchtodo

9st 11lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear of midfield

7/1

12th
20 (7)
Booyea

25/1

Form: 091216

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Tow handicap wins this year over 1m1f at Gowran and Ballinrobe; didn't get home over 1m4f on heavy at Galway; 3lb wrong here and needs to find a bit to be a contender.
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10th

1

(12)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Booyea

10st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Gibney

Best run last year when second in valuable C&D handicap (good to firm) in first-time cheekpieces off 90; form regressed afterwards but encouraging seasonal return (well-backed) at Naas last month over 1m; down in grade here off a fair mark so one to consider.

6/1

5th

6

(9)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Booyea

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Gibney

Best runs last year came in a valuable Leopardstown handicap (1m1f, good to firm) when second in first-time cheekpieces, and when a close sixth at the Curragh next time in the same headgear; form regressed when headgear left off in two runs afterwards and it doesn't appear here.

16/1

8

(6)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Booyea

9st 3lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

His four wins include a premier handicap over 1m here in 2024; some good runs in defeat this year including in the Cambridgeshire here; might not have stayed 1m2f last time.

9/1

66/1

Form: 228317

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Rewarded for consistency when getting there in the last stride in a Gowran maiden; unable to get involved in a Leopardstown handicap since; up against it from 10lb out of the handicap.
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1

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Letiza

10st 1lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Dual turf winner (9.5f/10.5f) in Ireland and twice runner-up on the Dundalk Polytrack (1m/10.7f); makes her stable debut after three months off and market should guide.

10/1

1

(5)

30th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

17:30 Southwell (AW)

Letiza

10st 1lb

J: Harrison Shaw

T: Adrian Nicholls

Dual turf winner (9.5f/10.5f) in Ireland and twice runner-up on the Dundalk Polytrack (1m/10.7f); makes her stable debut after three months off and market should guide.

10/1

4

(10)

4th Aug 2025

Good

1m 2f 84y

17:16 Naas

Letiza

9st 11lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Henry De Bromhead

Well backed to score over this trip at Down Royal, beating a subsequent winner by 0.75l; up 6lb but more to come over this trip and good ground suits.

6/1

14/1

Form: /36-01 C

Last run: 72 days

W: 8st 7lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Came from well back to land the 1m4f apprentice Derby here in June; never landed a blow when going for a third success in the Galway Hurdle last time; 4lb wrong but has done more than enough in his career to give him some sort of chance, although the trip is a bit short these days.
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10th

6

(16)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Tudor City

11st 10lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: A J Martin

Nine career wins include two Galway Hurdles and the Apprentice Derby at the Curragh last June; down the field in a 1m4f handicap here in January and probably best watched.

25/1

10th

5

(10)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

15:37 Dundalk (AW)

Tudor City

9st 12lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: A J Martin

midfield

16/1

14th

21

(2)

10th Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Tudor City

8st 7lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: A J Martin

midfield

14/1

10/1

Form: 43-341 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Found a winning opportunity in a Cork maiden over this trip recently; tongue-tie tried here and a strongly run contest over this trip could be what she needs.
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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: 202040

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Not a factor in the Irish Cambridgeshire but again showed this year his effectiveness in big handicaps when going close in both the Irish Lincoln and the Galway Mile; effective over this trip too and cannot be dismissed with a reasonable draw.
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11

(2)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:20 Killarney

Casanova

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seasoned handicapper has deteriorated considerably this year, never counting in a Ballinrobe claimer on latest; very hard to be confident in.

14/1

6th

6

(7)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:40 Bellewstown

Casanova

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has struggled in eight starts since winning a 1m1f Listowel handicap last autumn; rated 85 after that success, now 15lb lower but even so can be given a chance at these weights; good 7lb claimer aboard.

4/1

Form: 860777 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Dual winner of the Galway Mile and Listed winner on heavy ground; always a contender in this sort of contest and not beaten far in this year's Galway Mile and Cambridgeshire; yet to win over this trip or be especially competitive over it.
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1st

4

(10)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Saltonstall

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield, good headway up the centre and prominent over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final 110yds, kept on well towards finish

11/1

5th

2

(9)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Saltonstall

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Grand servant whose nine wins include this race last year off 94; touched off at the Curragh on opening day of campaign but hasn't reproduced that effort off revised mark and has a bit to find with a couple of these on recent Tipperary run; 2lb lower.

12/1

5th

1

(3)

1st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 0y

14:10 Tipperary

Saltonstall

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear

8/1

16/1

Form: 292112 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Comes here in terrific form, winning at Down Royal and Naas and chasing home Take Heart at Naas; 5lb wrong but well capable of another good run.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

12

(1)

29th Sep 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Golden Spangle

9st 6lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Won a Down Royal maiden and Naas h'cap over this trip before another fine run at the latter course; below form last time when 5lb out of the handicap but capable of a good run if handling this surface.

11/1

18th

22

(3)

10th Sep 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Golden Spangle

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

midfield

16/1

2nd

10

(4)

27th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 110y

17:00 Naas

Golden Spangle

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

prominent, headway and challenging 2f out, soon ridden, kept on well but no match for winner

11/2

Form: -04300 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Won big handicaps last year at Leopardstown and Ascot but well below his best this year; hard to fancy.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Jungle Cove

12st 0lb

J: Patrick James Chesters

T: Mrs John Harrington

3-34 on the Flat and rated 74, off since poor run at Laytown last September.

11/1

6

(2)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Jungle Cove

11st 13lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Mrs John Harrington

Did well to overcome slow start when winning this last term; hasn't fully fired this season and was well held in charity race at the Curragh on Saturday; like last year, he could come into things if they go hard up front.

4/1

4

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:47 Curragh

Jungle Cove

12st 6lb

J: Claire O’Ryan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three Flat wins over shorter; below best in just two runs this year and yard have a stronger contender in Mo Ghille Mar.

9/1

14/1

Form: /135-7 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner for Sir Michael Stoute; didn't run at all badly on his stable debut at Naas last month after a year off; could play a hand.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

14

(4)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 183y

20:22 Ballinrobe

Migdam

8st 13lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Edward Buckley

Four-time winner over shorter trips and only just denied over 2m at Thurles on final start last season; recent hurdle run should have put him straight and not one to rule out.

14/1

8th

6

6th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:05 Fairyhouse

Migdam

11st 7lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Edward Buckley

Only had two runs over hurdles, last time winning a maiden on good ground at Tramore (first-time hood); good and bad on the Flat since then; lacks jumping experience for a race of this nature.

50/1

21th
15 (11)
Timourid

20/1

Form: -22010 CD

Last run: 70 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Asserted late to win a good handicap over C&D in May; won a maiden hurdle and third in a novice hurdle last twice; back on the Flat now off a 1lb higher mark than May and could well outrun his likely odds.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

17

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

14:30 Thurles

Timourid

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Regressive on the Flat and well beaten in a 2m handicap on his only recent start over hurdles; safe to look elsewhere.

40/1

14th

17

21st Dec 2024

Good

2m 0f 15y

14:30 Thurles

Timourid

10st 10lb

J: Philip Donovan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Regressive on the Flat and well beaten in a 2m handicap on his only recent start over hurdles; safe to look elsewhere.

40/1

50/1

Form: 13-830

Last run: 115 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Winner for Godolphin and bought out of Charlie Appleby's and was bought for 32,000Gns at the Newmarket July sales; pitched in at the handicap deep end here for his Irish debut and best watched.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

25

(13)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 0y

17:40 Curragh

High Honour

8st 8lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Donal Kinsella

Sole win on Flat came in 2023, although has mostly been competing over hurdles in recent times; improved markedly over poor Navan return when fourth at Roscommon last time (1m4f, good), staying on after being slowly away; down to a career low mark.

25/1

4th

1

(3)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

High Honour

10st 2lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Donal Kinsella

Dual-purpose; best recent form has come over hurdles; no win on Flat since 2023; down the field at Navan latest; hard to fancy.

25/1

15th

1

(17)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

High Honour

10st 2lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Donal Kinsella

Had placed form over hurdles in 2025, only Flat win was for Godolphin at two; not an appealing prospect under a big weight.

33/1

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Selections

The Irish Sun:

Take Heart

SPOTLIGHT:

Migdam

POSTDATA:

Crystal Black

TOPSPEED:

Casanova

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Saltonstall