September 23 / 15.40 Curragh

15.40

Soft

Goffs Million

  • Prize money: £539823.01
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 23 runners
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Goffs Million

Runners: 23 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
19 (17)
One Look

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.80
  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to Italian Group 3 winner Baptism; dam French 1m winner, half-sister to smart to Australian Group 1 winner I'm Your Man; comes from a strong source of juvenile talent, capable of a big run on debut.
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4th

8

(10)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:20 Curragh

One Look

9st 2lb

J: James Doyle

T: P Twomey

C&D Group 3 winner last year, but seems most effective at 1m2f, judged on her placed efforts in the Blandford Stakes and the Prix de l'Opéra; stablemate of City Of Memphis who has the advantage of race fitness.

9/2

5

(10)

18th Oct 2025

Good

1m 3f 211y

Class 1

14:45 Ascot

One Look

9st 7lb

J: James Doyle

T: P Twomey

Won two Group 3s (1m and 1m2f) this term and went close with first-time cheekpieces in Group 1 at Longchamp (1m2f) 13 days ago; strong finish in the latter gives hope for this new trip, even if pedigree is less encouraging.

10/1

4

(9)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

One Look

9st 8lb

J: James Doyle

T: P Twomey

Listed winner last season; added the Group 3 Park Express here (1m, good) on return; followed that with a fine second behind Porta Fortuna in the Group 2 Lanwades Stud Stakes, also here (1m, good); came up short at Royal Ascot; established her stamina with C&D Group 3 win in July and has since been acquired by Wathnan Racing; should be thereabouts.

9/4

11/8

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 412 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Fourth on debut in a 5f Listed race at Naas; built on that with emphatic 5l course maiden win over 6f; left a definite impression that she can stay 7f when second to Relief Rally in the Lowther; sets a good standard on that form, since the York winner had previously won a valuable sales race at Newbury and is potentially a Group 1 filly.
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1st

3

(9)

10th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 110y

16:40 Cork

Cherry Blossom

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Chased home Relief Rally in the Lowther before finishing an even money runner-up in Goffs Million; fair effort when fourth to the 1,000 Guineas runner-up in the Cheveley Park and can be forgiven her Breeders' Cup run when positioned poorly; lacklustre reappearance is a concern but may leave that behind now.

5/2

1st

3

(9)

10th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 110y

16:40 Cork

Cherry Blossom

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

made virtually all, clear up the centre when ridden inside final furlong, reduced lead when idled towards finish, always doing enough

5/2

7th

4

(9)

7th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 30y

14:55 Leopardstown

Cherry Blossom

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: A P O’Brien

Front-running fourth in 6f Group 1 Cheveley Park at Newmarket before finding 5f a bit sharp at the Breeders' Cup; achieved a high standard of form when second in the Lowther and behind One Look over this trip in the Goffs Million; hooded for the first time; clear chance even though Ryan Moore has rejected her.

6/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 2312 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Delivered on the promise of two placed efforts when justifying odds-on favouritism at Down Royal in July; made a race of it with the well-fancied Nemonte at Roscommon a month ago; possibly flattered by an official rating of 96 but no surprise that he is the selected of a Ger Lyons-trained quartet
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7

(9)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

My Mate Alfie

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ex-Irish gelding whose good spell in 2024 featured a Group 3 win and who ran creditably a few times last year; seemed to need the run at Doncaster on stable/seasonal debut but has work to do to reverse placings with Aramram and Jasour.

25/1

8th

11

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

My Mate Alfie

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Previously trained by Ger Lyons in Ireland; best efforts in 2025 when runner-up in Listed event and Group 3 at the Curragh (both 6f, good); changed hands for 250,000gns in the autumn; major player if cherry ripe on his first start for new connections and needs watching carefully in the market.

4/1

5th

4

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:12 Curragh

My Mate Alfie

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Enjoyed a purple patch at the backend of last season which included a win in this race; had been running well in defeat this season until failing to fire in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock; may be able to get back on track in these calmer waters, especially with rain forecast.

100/30

12/1

Form: 1243

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Best form has been over 5f at Naas; officially rated the equal of stablemate My Mate Alfie but that rival is likely to prove superior over this trip.
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4th

22

(19)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Storm Miami

9st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

prominent, challenging when ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong

12/1

3rd

1

(5)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 164y

14:15 Navan

Storm Miami

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G M Lyons

raced in second on near side of group, challenging over 1f out, soon ridden, bit short of room inside final 110yds, no extra towards finish

9/4

4th

10

(2)

20th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Storm Miami

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Touched off Asean in a Naas maiden before just failing to get up in a Listed at the same venue last month; still more to come from her and has a very solid chance here; handles any ground.

3/1

33/1

Form: 3

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped well when third behind an Aidan O'Brien-trained odds-on chance on debut at Leopardstown; likely future winner but Colin Keane is on My Mate Alfie.
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1

(10)

24th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 3

13:50 Goodwood

Soldiers Empire

10st 2lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

Gained his wins in Ireland and during a spell in Bahrain; has struggled in Britain this summer and needs to derive significant benefit from this drop back in class.

33/1

2

(8)

7th Aug 2025

Standard To Slow

1m 2f 0y

Class 2

16:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Soldiers Empire

9st 7lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Marco Botti

Won in Bahrain (1m2f, good to firm) in March; returned from break with mid-division finish in the Royal Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) and he was always in rear at York (1m2f) last month; dropped 3lb and this return to Polytrack is no problem but others are more compelling.

10/1

5

(4)

12th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

15:10 York

Soldiers Empire

9st 9lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Marco Botti

Won in Bahrain (1m2f, good to firm) in March; returned from break with mid-division finish in the Royal Hunt Cup (1m, good to firm) last month and this step back up in trip could help, but others are more compelling.

50/1

Form: 4339

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Third in two small-field events including the four-runner Group 3 Tyros Stakes at Leopardstown; blinkers discarded after a disappointing run in 6f course maiden won readily by Cherry Blossom.
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2nd

6

(5)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Naas

Chicago Fireball

9st 9lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Back to form after a short break to win at Gowran (7f, good) and from the front he dropped out in a deep handicap at the big meeting at Leopardstown last month; could go well.

10/1

9

(11)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Chicago Fireball

9st 1lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Two 1m wins last year (including on heavy) and back to form after a short break to win at Gowran last month under a positive ride from today's rider (7f, good); 5lb rise seems fair, could go well.

15/2

3

(4)

13th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Gowran Park

Chicago Fireball

9st 4lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Two 1m wins last year, including on heavy ground at this venue; unplaced in four handicap outings this terms; stablemate Shakazia has superior claims.

10/1

Form: 77 BF

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two mid-field finishes in 7f maidens at Leopardstown, favourite on the second occasion; unlikely to feature in this company.
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7th

1

(22)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Akkadian Emperor

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Two mid-field finishes in 7f maidens at Leopardstown, favourite on the second occasion; unlikely to feature in this company.

100/1

7th

1

(1)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 48y

17:10 Leopardstown

Akkadian Emperor

9st 7lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, pushed along against far rail under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

10/1

7th

1

(11)

19th May 2023

Yielding

0m 7f 69y

16:40 Leopardstown

Akkadian Emperor

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

50,000euros yearling; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to numerous winners including Montsarrat (7f-1m3f including 2yo/UAE Listed), Laguna Salada (Italian 7.5f/1m1f Listed), Ladiesandgentlemen (Italian 7f-1m2f) and Aer Turas (French 10.5f AW/1m4f); interesting newcomer.

100/30

33/1

Form: 52

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Faces a massive rise in class after neck second in a 6f novice race at Newcastle.
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9th

3

(3)

24th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

14:15 Doncaster

Pianoforte

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Julie Camacho

Got up late to win Bath novice (5f, good to firm) for Andrew Balding in June; 0-9 for this yard (majority 6f, turf/AW) and first-time cheekpieces (removed) didn't spark an improved effort last time; career-low mark and second go at this trip (first is easily excused) the straws to clutch at.

16/1

6th

4

(4)

4th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:55 Wolverhampton (AW)

Pianoforte

9st 6lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Julie Camacho

Should be well handicapped now but he hasn't built on a good fourth at Newcastle in December in three subsequent runs; connections reach for cheekpieces tonight.

9/1

5th

1

(4)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

Pianoforte

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julie Camacho

Dips into a 0-70 for the first time but hasn't obviously been shaping as if likely to be cashing in on his reduced mark.

14/1

9th
14 (11)
Thors Hammer

20/1

Form: 022

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Likely future winner judged on seconds at Killarney and Roscommon, will get better opportunities than this.
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3rd

3

(2)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

17:10 Naas

Thors Hammer

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

pressed winner, briefly led soon after start, challenging when ridden under 2f out

9/2

3rd

12

(4)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Thors Hammer

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: J P Murtagh

slightly awkward start, took keen hold, prominent, pressed leader before halfway

7/2

2nd

8

(4)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

17:27 Naas

Thors Hammer

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J P Murtagh

chased clear leader, headway 2f out, lost second over 1f out, rallied and went second again final 110yds, no match for winner

11/2

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 641

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stayed well when winning a maiden over a bit further at Roscommon on his third start; Colin Keane deserts him to retain his partnership with the 96-rated My Mate Alfie.
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10th

3

(9)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Beauty Thunder

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G M Lyons

Stayed well when winning a maiden over a bit further at Roscommon on his third start; Colin Keane deserts him to retain his partnership with the 96-rated My Mate Alfie.

16/1

1st

4

(7)

22nd Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 93y

17:45 Roscommon

Beauty Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

prominent, led after 1f, ridden under 2f out, kept on well final furlong

4/1

4th

2

(5)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Galway

Beauty Thunder

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Never a factor but plenty to like about the way he came home in a 6f maiden at Fairyhouse 19 days ago; the extra furlong will suit and could be capable of above average improvement; respected.

8/1

Form: 2

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to Listed winner Choose Me, dam of Group 1 winners Persuasive and Creative Force; half-brother to five winners; has joined Donnacha O'Brien having made a promising debut for Joe Murphy, finishing well for second over C&D behind Ballydoyle's subsequent Group 2 winner Diego Velazquez.
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6th

3

(4)

24th Mar 2024

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Naas

Guildenstern

9st 4lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Runner-up in a Curragh maiden for Joe Murphy before beating a couple of Ballydoyle newcomers over this trip at Leopardstown in October; could well be better than what he has shown to date but handles the ground and an interesting runner.

10/1

1st

3

(10)

21st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 23y

13:55 Leopardstown

Guildenstern

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

soon prominent in chasing group, headway and challenging on near side of group 2f out, soon ridden, led and ran on final 110yds

7/2

11th

8

(6)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Guildenstern

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Closely related to Listed winner Choose Me, dam of Group 1 winners Persuasive and Creative Force; half-brother to five winners; has joined Donnacha O'Brien having made a promising debut for Joe Murphy, finishing well for second over C&D behind Ballydoyle's subsequent Group 2 winner Diego Velazquez.

5/1

Form: 3421

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
In the frame on his first three starts and had little trouble landing the odds at Windsor early this month; should stay 7f but this opposition looks far too demanding.
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13

(11)

27th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:55 Newmarket

Havanagreattime

8st 12lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Richard Hughes

Has gained his wins over 6f on turf and 7f on AW; inconsistent since last success and has something to prove over this trip in this sphere; change of headgear.

33/1

9th

1

(12)

5th Sep 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:47 Kempton (AW)

Havanagreattime

9st 11lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

C&D winner who hasn't run over this trip since February; below best on last two outings and plenty to prove from widest draw back on AW.

12/1

12th

4

(3)

11th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 2

19:10 Windsor

Havanagreattime

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Regained the winning thread at Newbury in April; inconsistent results over C&D since; each-way possibilities on penultimate effort (good second) but isn't guaranteed to reproduce it.

16/1

13th
4 (5)
Cathal

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
E120,000 yearling; second foal; brother to US winner Never So Lucky; solid American pedigree; apparent second-string for stable; blinkered for debut.
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2nd

2

(13)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cathal

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

prominent, led after 1f, switched right towards near side 2f out, faced challenge inside final furlong, headed final 110yds, kept on and went clear with winner towards finish

7/2

13th

4

(5)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Cathal

9st 5lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: P Twomey

E120,000 yearling; second foal; brother to US winner Never So Lucky; solid American pedigree; apparent second-string for stable; blinkered for debut.

33/1

Form: 563

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed over 1m at Kempton on the most recent of three starts for Andrew Balding; huge task now on first outing for Jessica Harrington.
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16th

13

(14)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

Raknah

9st 3lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Mrs John Harrington

prominent, pressed leader after 1f

16/1

7th

6

(7)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 110y

15:30 Tipperary

Raknah

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

raced in third behind clear leader, brief headway over 2f out, weakened over 1f out

8/1

5th

7

(7)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

17:20 York

Raknah

9st 0lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Mrs John Harrington

Not far away in valuable handicaps at 1m and 7f in June, including on good to firm, but she excelled herself when making all in a Listed race at Galway (7f, yielding) latest when nearly all her rivals were higher rated; has taken a steep rise in the weights since and this will ask for more.

14/1

100/1

Form: 6

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big price when finishing with only one behind him on recent debut in a seven-runner 6f maiden at Naas.
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7th

10

(1)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Tsunami Speed

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Glimpses of ability in three runs last year; gelded since his last run and debuts here for Natalia Lupini; not obviously well-handicapped but an interesting runner.

12/1

14th

15

(1)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 1f 0y

13:10 Curragh

Tsunami Speed

9st 7lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Adrian Murray

Has shown ability in two starts so far including valuable sales race here a fortnight ago when 15th of 23; further could yield improvement.

20/1

15th

15

(14)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Tsunami Speed

9st 5lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Adrian Murray

Big price when finishing with only one behind him on recent debut in a seven-runner 6f maiden at Naas.

100/1

Form: 117 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f maiden at Redcar by a wide margin on debut and backed that up in a 7f novice at Haydock; dropped away quite tamely in a Listed race at Ascot in July; gelded since then.
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5

(4)

13th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 3

14:40 Sandown

Chaturanga

9st 7lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

Strike-rate of 4-12; wasn't helping his jockey when a close third behind an improver at Redcar (1m2f, good to firm) and blinkers could be a significant addition, replacing regular cheekpieces; there's nothing wrong with his mark.

3/1

14/1

Form: 4221 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Built on seconds at Kempton and Epsom when winning a nursery at Goodwood; promoted 9lb to 90 but will need another big step forward to win here.
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3rd

8

(3)

28th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:45 Newmarket

Mission To Moon

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Roger Varian

Acts on soft and good to firm; consistent colt whose 2024 form includes a good effort off this mark in the Britannia at Royal Ascot; latest effort can be marked up; very solid contender.

4/1

4th

10

(3)

7th Sep 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

13:35 Ascot

Mission To Moon

8st 10lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Roger Varian

Acts on soft and good to firm; has remained in form since reappearance win; made the frame in 3yo handicaps at Royal Ascot (1m Britannia) and Glorious Goodwood (7f) the last twice; generally consistent and holds solid claims back against his elders (second attempt).

9/2

4th

6

(4)

3rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Mission To Moon

9st 0lb

J: Jack Mitchell

T: Roger Varian

Two from two over C&D (soft), including in a nursery at this meeting 12 months ago; good fourth in the Britannia at Royal Ascot (1m, good to firm) most recently; steadily progressive colt who holds major claims returned to Goodwood, particularly if the ground softens.

4/1

18th
16 (13)
Western

33/1

Form: 53

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of five on debut at Ascot in May; much better when third of 11 at that venue recently after a break; not a strong contender despite respect for stable in races of this type.
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6th

6

(8)

23rd Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:10 Ffos Las

Western

9st 9lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

Nine-race maiden whose best efforts have come on AW; latest Lingfield third (6f, good to firm) wasn't too bad but he will need more to come out on top here.

7/1

3rd

2

(1)

8th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

19:15 Lingfield

Western

9st 10lb

J: Alec Voikhansky

T: Richard Hannon

pressed leader, hung left under 2f out, went second over 1f out, lost second inside final furlong, weakened towards finish

6/1

9th

8

(8)

10th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:00 Ascot

Western

9st 5lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

0-7 but second or third four times, including when third of six on last month's Lingfield return (6f, AW; first start since being gelded); each-way claims if stepping forward for the run and responding positively to the blinkers.

12/1

Form: 4842

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Respectable run in a Group 3 on second start; likely future winner judged on her second in a C&D nursery but not a strong contender here.
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8th

9

(6)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:25 Dundalk (AW)

What A Squeeze

9st 5lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gearoid O’Loughlin

12-race maiden but there has been some promise in her recent efforts and tries more new headgear; not entirely dismissed.

12/1

8th

9

(6)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:25 Dundalk (AW)

What A Squeeze

9st 5lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Gearoid O’Loughlin

12-race maiden but there has been some promise in her recent efforts and tries more new headgear; not entirely dismissed.

12/1

20th
2 (10)
Aratayvo

25/1

Form: 82

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stepped up from debut at this venue when chasing home an odds-on chance at Naas last week; up against it in a race of this standard.
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11th

13

(3)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Aratayvo

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Won a C&D maiden in December 2024 but absent until October last year and soundly beaten in two handicap runs, racing keenly both times; behind a couple of today's rivals in a first-time tongue-tie (retained) last month; others preferred.

20/1

10

(3)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Aratayvo

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Got off the mark in a C&D maiden last winter following a second place, also here; that maiden form is no better than average and has to improve on return from an absence.

20/1

1

(4)

20th Dec 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Aratayvo

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Finished a close second to subsequent Listed winner Bright Stripes in a Naas maiden at two; bounced back to form when runner-up over C&D after being gelded last month; solid chance with a repeat.

5/1

Form: 503926 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Rated 76, placed twice; would receive plenty of weight from a good many of these in a nursery.
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3rd

4

(5)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

17:28 Carlisle

Count Palatine

9st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Michael Dods

Useful effort in defeat at Beverley (about 7f) last May and confirmed that stiff tracks suit when winning here (7f, good to firm; sole course start) in August; improved again when successful at Ayr later and no surprise if he comes on plenty from first two runs in 2026.

16/1

10th

12

(7)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 218y

Class 3

16:47 Thirsk

Count Palatine

9st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

All four wins over 7f, once on this track; probably stays further and is worth another go over 1m but he was last to finish on his comeback here over 7f in April and likely other days.

25/1

13th

6

(9)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

15:23 Thirsk

Count Palatine

9st 6lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Michael Dods

C&D winner; two wins in the second half of 2025 and he ended that campaign with a good second of 15 at Leicester in October; runs off the same mark but he could only manage a midfield finish in this race on his reappearance 12 months ago.

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
E140,000 yearling; second foal; sister to 1m4f winner Sugaree; dam Listed-placed Flat winner and useful 2m hurdle winner; Shane Foley on What A Squeeze.
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10

(8)

28th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Riviera Queen

11st 5lb

J: Mr B O’Neill

T: Mrs John Harrington

Tramore maiden winner over 1m4f last August; three runs in Listed company this term have seen her fall well short of the standard required, failing to reproduce the form of her fourth of 16 over 1m4f at Naas last October; now down to 89 from a high of 95; first handicap, top ridere booked.

12/1

10

(4)

1st Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

19:38 Roscommon

Riviera Queen

9st 6lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Tramore maiden winner over 1m4f last August but two runs in Listed company this term has seen her fall short; plenty to do.

25/1

Form: 10435 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
6f course maiden winner on debut; 25-1 when down the field behind stablemate Porta Fortuna in the Albany Stakes; best of three subsequent Pattern-race appearances at this venue when third of eight in the Anglesey Stakes; helps to give Guildenstern's new trainer a strong hand.
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0

18

(23)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Do It With Style

9st 0lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

6f course maiden winner on debut; 25-1 when down the field behind stablemate Porta Fortuna in the Albany Stakes; best of three subsequent Pattern-race appearances at this venue when third of eight in the Anglesey Stakes; helps to give Guildenstern's new trainer a strong hand.

10/1

5th

10

(8)

26th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Do It With Style

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

dwelt start, in rear, headway on near side of group from over 1f out, kept on but no extra final 110yds

3/1

3rd

3

(7)

22nd Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 63y

14:00 Curragh

Do It With Style

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

6f course maiden winner on debut; 25-1 when down the field behind stablemate Porta Fortuna in the Albany Stakes; behind Gunzburg in an unsatisfactory Group 2 event here three weeks ago; best of three in her group.

10/1

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Payout
Exacta €14.00
Straight Forecast €10.71
Trifecta €171.70

Selections

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