October 12 / 16.45 Curragh

16.45

Yielding To Soft

Equine MediRecord Student Derby Handicap

  • Prize money: £7831.86
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Equine MediRecord Student Derby Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

Form: 0/03-4 BF

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Sole win came over 1m (soft) in 2020; better hurdler and made favourite on Flat return at Down Royal in July but plenty keen and didn't get much luck in running when fourth; this trip probably his limit but down to an enticing mark so has to be respected.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

8

17th Dec 2023

Yielding

1m 7f 205y

14:35 Thurles

David Garrick

11st 4lb

J: Ricky Doyle

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Dual flat winner including at the Curragh in October; 0-6 hurdling, out of depth in Grade 3 following month; first handicap hurdle.

16/1

7th

5

10th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 190y

14:02 Down Royal

David Garrick

10st 11lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

took keen hold, soon prominent in chasing group, lost position 4th, towards rear when not fluent 2 out (usual 4 out), soon weakened

16/1

1st

13

(8)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:45 Curragh

David Garrick

9st 10lb

J: Mr Paddy Barlow

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

in touch with leaders, went third under 4f out, led up the centre under 2f out, headed inside final furlong, rallied towards finish, led again post

11/2

Form: 060-00

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Not much promise in maidens and beaten a fair way in both handicaps but some late headway over this trip at Navan last week gives some hope.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

3

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Albatala

11st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

prominent

14/1

11th

3

24th Apr 2025

Good

2m 2f 50y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Albatala

11st 13lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

prominent

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 429621 C

Last run: 5 days

W: 11st 10lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Was gaining first turf success (at 25th attempt) when running away with 1m4f ladies handicap on Saturday under hold-up ride; carries mandatory 7lb penalty but due to go up only 5lb in future; big chance nonetheless with experienced jockey booking a positive.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1

12th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

14:17 Cork

Pachmena

12st 0lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Dual-purpose Flat winner yet to score over timber; soundly beaten first two starts for this yard over hurdles at Sligo and on the Flat at Bellewstown; revival required.

11/1

2

(5)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Pachmena

10st 1lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Matthew J Smith

Dual-purpose mare whose best recent Flat form has come over 1m4f-1m6f; beaten 20l in a 25.5f handicap hurdle on latest; headgear worn that day discarded; this trip surely too sharp.

20/1

Form: 545952

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Maiden's seasonal-best came when second at Down Royal (1m2f) last month; well held over hurdles since; ground possibly softer than ideal.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

1

(10)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

16:32 Sligo

Giselles Defence

10st 2lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Sean Davis

Won four times for Ian Williams on a variety of ground, all at 1m2f; nothing for this yard at big odds until mildly encouraging run at Bellewstown last time; drops in class now and has his ground, worth a market check.

9/1

5th

9

(13)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Giselles Defence

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Sean Davis

Won four times for Ian Williams on a variety of ground, all at 1m2f; well treated on that form but he's failed to beat a rival home in four runs for this stable; hard to fancy.

50/1

23th

9

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Giselles Defence

9st 8lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: Sean Davis

Won four on turf for Ian Williams at 1m2f on varying ground; has failed to beat a single rival in three Dundalk starts for this stable.

50/1

5th
10 (4)
Indulging

14/1

Form: -45042

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Longstanding maiden finished second over an inadequate 7f at Laytown recently; one to consider back to a more suitable trip.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

13

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Indulging

12st 0lb

J: Alice Murphy

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Modest hurdles form, 0-14 on the Flat and rated 54, up against it.

40/1

5th

15

(7)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Indulging

10st 7lb

J: Ms E L O’Neill

T: T M Walsh

Best run last year was over 7f at Laytown; this trip may be beyond his comfortable range; 9lb out of the handicap; first reserve.

8th

5

3rd Feb 2025

Soft To Heavy

2m 0f 44y

16:40 Punchestown

Indulging

12st 0lb

J: Hannah Gayer

T: T M Walsh

Modest dual-purpose maiden has plenty to find with some of these.

66/1

6/1

Form: -86738

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Frustrating maiden but first-time blinkered Navan third over this trip last month gives her obvious claims; didn't handle track at Clonmel since so remains a leading contender.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9

(6)

6th Aug 2025

Yielding

1m 5f 103y

20:10 Sligo

Florida Taiga

9st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Seamus Fahey

17-race maiden who has tried hurdling; beaten 11l over 1m3f back on the Flat last month; none too convincing.

40/1

7th

8

(10)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 3f 70y

16:25 Limerick

Florida Taiga

9st 1lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Seamus Fahey

Flat maiden has been well beaten in maiden hurdles last three starts; has to show improvement back on the Flat.

18/1

11th

13

13th May 2025

Good

2m 1f 180y

17:30 Sligo

Florida Taiga

10st 11lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Seamus Fahey

midfield

33/1

25/1

Form: 6200-0

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Standout effort last year when second over this trip at Naas; never sighted on return from long absence at Tipperary last month and tried in a tongue-tie here.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

3

(10)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rotolo

9st 11lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: W T Farrell

Couple of good runs this past turf season when placed at both Navan and touched off at Leopardstown (1m1f, good); tame Curragh effort when last seen in August however; AW debut and could go well if taking to the surface.

11/2

8th

3

(10)

13th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Rotolo

9st 11lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: W T Farrell

Couple of good runs this past turf season when placed at both Navan and touched off at Leopardstown (1m1f, good); tame Curragh effort when last seen in August however; AW debut and could go well if taking to the surface.

11/2

10th

19

(1)

24th Aug 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rotolo

8st 11lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: W T Farrell

Started the season well with a third placing over 1m2f at Navan; next two races were at 1m4f and she failed to produce her best form; went very close over 1m1f at Leopardstown last time; extra furlong should suit, strong contender

7/1

14/1

Form: 797

Last run: 86 days

W: 10st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 7yo has shown some promise in maidens; withdrawn on last three intended starts for various reasons including soft ground; potential improver on handicap debut but opening mark on the high side.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

12

(6)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Leopardstown

Golden Star

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: A J Martin

7yo who has raced only six times; beaten 12l in a Curragh handicap over this far only ten days ago.

25/1

8th

3

(2)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Golden Star

10st 11lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: A J Martin

midfield

14/1

Form: 728273 BF

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Punchestown winner for Claire O'Connell and added Hamilton success for Iain Jardine in May this year; beaten favourite four times afterwards, including last three at Ayr in various headgear combinations; can be keen, will need to settle to see out this longer trip.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(11)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Our Dickie

8st 8lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Well beaten in three runs for his current stable, including over C&D last time; new headgear tried here but looks up against it.

33/1

14th

13

(14)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Our Dickie

8st 12lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

towards rear of midfield

20/1

Form: 998957

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Has run respectably in handicaps and again recently on AW debut; others possibly better handicapped though.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

8

(16)

7th Jun 2024

Good

1m 4f 0y

19:42 Fairyhouse

Tasayad

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Unplaced in nine starts and seemingly regressive in handicaps but more encouraging run at Leopardstown last month when fifth of 21 (beaten roughly 4l); wide draw not ideal but place claims in new headgear combination.

11/2

5th

11

(4)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:40 Leopardstown

Tasayad

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Unplaced all five handicap starts and headgear combo now tried; stable form the main plus.

22/1

5th

11

(4)

17th May 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

19:40 Leopardstown

Tasayad

9st 7lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Gerard O’Leary

Unplaced all five handicap starts and headgear combo now tried; stable form the main plus.

22/1

Form: 0/86-0

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
6yo ran okay in maidens last year but folded tamely on Down Royal return last month; visor now tried but hard to be confident in.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(1)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:30 Dundalk (AW)

Le Comte De Frou

9st 7lb

J: D M Simmonson

T: Miss Katy Brown

Initial handicap efforts disappointing, including when visored latest; back on AW but remains opposable.

33/1

11th

5

(13)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Le Comte De Frou

10st 7lb

J: Mr Henri Barbe

T: Miss Katy Brown

soon led, 3 lengths ahead halfway, headed over 1f out, soon weakened

25/1

Form: 604/1/

Last run: 884 days

W: 10st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Hasn't run on the Flat since winning 2m1f Killarney handicap in May 2021 on soft; absent 14 months so this looks a tough ask.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

2

30th Nov 2023

Yielding

2m 0f 101y

15:35 Thurles

Hazran

12st 0lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

Last won over hurdles over three years ago but has since won on Flat and over fences; two runs since returning from long absence last month have been poor so lots more needed.

14/1

0

15

5th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

15:50 Cork

Hazran

11st 3lb

J: Michael O’Sullivan

T: Eugene M O’Sullivan

A 2m winner over hurdles and fences and 2m1f Flat winner; has had training issues, career punctuated by two lengthy absences; back from 14 months off with a Flat run at the Curragh last month; should be better for the run at least.

20/1

25/1

Form: 20-000

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Placed form in France but nothing so far in three runs this year over shorter trips; trip could suit but too many unknowns.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
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

Form: 94040-

Last run: 328 days

W: 10st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Placed twice in France with same trainer at around 1m; hasn't run in 11 months and watching brief advised on Irish debut.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

7

(9)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Crimson

10st 4lb

J: Miss Alice Tregoning

T: E J O’Neill

slowly away, towards rear

16/1

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Payout
Straight Forecast €118.52
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Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Pachmena

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Indulging

POSTDATA:

Pachmena

The Irish Sun:

Pachmena