October 31 / 15.37 Curragh

15.37

Heavy

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  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 19 runners
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Runners: 19 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.50

Form: 042213 BF

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Yard is having a great year and this gelding got off the mark at Thurles over 1m4f before a solid run at Naas over an extended 1m2f; same mark today and should run well.
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3

(23)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:00 Curragh

Alfalfa

9st 13lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Timothy Doyle

Deserved his 1m4f success here last time; hard to win with and possibly not quite as effective at this trip.

10/1

15

(14)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:02 Curragh

Alfalfa

10st 10lb

J: Ms J I Stokes

T: Timothy Doyle

Only 1-25; 2m looked too far when fifth to The Mediator at Clonmel before a fourth of 22 here over 1m2f, which was a fair show; doesn't mind the mud so one to consider.

12/1

13

(13)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Alfalfa

11st 9lb

J: Mr D Doyle

T: Timothy Doyle

Just 1-24 but has run well in defeat over C&D; should improve from Clonmel run last time after a break so one to consider.

22/1

2nd
9 (10)
Kermiya

12/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 705325 BF

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Maiden after six starts but a fine effort at Navan over 1m6f before slightly unlucky when 2nd in a 1m4f Galway handicap; disappointing Listowel run might have come too soon after; drops in trip but considered.
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2nd

9

(10)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

15:37 Curragh

Kermiya

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

midfield, headway towards near side under 2f out, went second when carried left inside final furlong, ran on well challenging and went clear with winner inside final 110yds, just held

12/1

5th

3

(6)

21st Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:00 Listowel

Kermiya

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Some promise in maidens and fine efforts both handicaps, at Navan over 1m6f and notably at Galway last time over this trip when didn't get the clearest of runs; big player.

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £4.20

Form: -76426

Last run: 38 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Both wins have come at Gowran, including on soft ground a year ago; some decent runs in defeat mixing hurdles and Flat this year; considered.
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13

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 50y

19:30 Tramore

Stormy Jenn

10st 5lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: P Cluskey

Two-time Flat winner; 0-14 over hurdles; okay run at Navan in November (2m, heavy) but pulled up when last seen at Fairyhouse in December; others preferred.

18/1

12

24th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 112y

15:10 Sligo

Stormy Jenn

10st 8lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: P Cluskey

Two-time Flat winner at Gowran; 0-11 hurdling, standout run when second in 2m1f Wexford handicap (good) over the summer in first-time cheekpieces, most recently didn't count in midfield at Roscommon last month; more needed but don't rule out.

12/1

14

29th Sep 2025

Yielding

1m 7f 135y

14:15 Roscommon

Stormy Jenn

10st 9lb

J: Sean Cleary-Farrell

T: P Cluskey

Two-time Flat winner; ten-race maiden over hurdles but ran her best race for a while when under 6l away at Bellewstown (2m1f, good); the cheekpieces are working well.

8/1

7/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: -69542 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won at Navan on heavy ground last year; solid efforts in defeat lately but has raced keenly and will have to settle better in these testing conditions.
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12th

18

(18)

2nd Sep 2024

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 17y

18:45 Roscommon

Bridge Of Dawn

9st 1lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Second reserve; 1-11; won on heavy ground at Navan in October 2022 off 71; back to form on last three runs of 2023; second over 1m4f on heavy at Gowran off 69 in October; absent since fourth over 1m2f on heavy at the Curragh later that month; on a good mark and could run well if fit.

4th

2

(1)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

15:37 Curragh

Bridge Of Dawn

10st 0lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

raced in second and pressed leader, led again after 4f, clear under 3f out, headed under 2f out, weakened final furlong

7/1

Form: -79806 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Second runner for the owner; two wins for Ger Lyons in 2021 came on heavy ground; not at that level now mixing with hurdles; dropping in the weights but still needs more.
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6th

11

16th Nov 2023

Soft

2m 0f 107y

14:40 Punchestown

Team Of Firsts

11st 5lb

J: G B Noonan

T: Patrick J Flynn

towards rear

12/1

5th

7

(9)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

15:37 Curragh

Team Of Firsts

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Patrick J Flynn

towards rear, headway into midfield 2f out, briefly went fourth inside final furlong, no impression final 110yds

22/1

Form: 005479

Last run: 9 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since June 2021 but some decent runs in defeat this year, notably when 2nd at Leopardstown on seasonal debut in April; beaten 6l by stablemate Global Energy there last time and more needed.
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6th

1

(8)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

15:37 Curragh

New Hill

10st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

towards rear, headway against far rail over 1f out, kept on, never on terms

20/1

9th

4

(14)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Leopardstown

New Hill

9st 11lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Both wins were over 7f on goodish ground in 2021; placed over C&D on heavy ground in the past and her penultimate effort was encouraging.

10/1

Form: 5S0020

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Best run when 2nd in a 1m1f Tipperary handicap on yielding ground but was way below that level when too keen with blinkers over 1m4f at Bellewstown since; cheekpieces back on and the drop in trip could help.
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7th

20

(14)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

15:37 Curragh

Snowhaven

9st 4lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 1f out, kept on

14/1

11th

7

(12)

28th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 4f 15y

17:10 Bellewstown

Snowhaven

9st 6lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

took keen hold, prominent early, soon steadied and in touch with leaders

11/2

Form: -57404

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Dual-purpose maiden has run well in defeat a number of times under both codes; close 4th at Gowran last time over 1m4f; might find this trip a bit short but a player nonetheless.
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1st

10

(7)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

14:38 Dundalk (AW)

Inchiquin Maid

8st 9lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Terence O’Brien

Sole win from 37 starts (15 over hurdles) came over C&D in December 2024 from 4lb lower; ran well in a Listowel handicap hurdle on stable debut but lesser efforts last two times, including at this venue last time when tenth (1m4f).

16/1

7

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Inchiquin Maid

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

AW winner, useful Dundalk form for Chris Timmons last winter; has strong claims in this grade following a fine second on seasonal/yard debut at Listowel.

3/1

7

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Inchiquin Maid

11st 4lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

AW winner, useful Dundalk form for Chris Timmons last winter; has strong claims in this grade following a fine second on seasonal/yard debut at Listowel.

3/1

14/1

Form: 3-2348

Last run: 105 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Hurdle winner is a maiden in six Flat starts but some decent runs, including at this track; well beaten on chasing debut last time but handles testing ground and has a chance.
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9th

3

(3)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:00 Windsor

Douglas Dc

9st 7lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Still without a win on the Flat and he's been off since a below-par 11th over hurdles at Newbury in November; needs to take a big step forward after a break.

16/1

7th

3

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Worcester

Douglas Dc

11st 13lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Tony Carroll

Stuck on a losing run but has to warrant a second look after his recent second over C&D.

10/1

Form: 459524

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Maiden after 8 Flat starts but several decent runs in defeat, including when 4th over C&D last time in similar conditions; should run well down 1lb.
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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

Form: 82-7

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Just denied in a 1m Killarney maiden on soft ground a year ago; first run since when beaten 6l in a Listowel maiden last month; should have improved from that and can be a player.
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14th

5

(10)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Fashion Flair

9st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: John S O’Donoghue

midfield

20/1

11th

2

(12)

22nd Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Fashion Flair

10st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John S O’Donoghue

towards rear, outpaced 2f out, bit short of room over 1f out, kept on but drifted left inside final furlong, never on terms

10/1

16/1

Form: 876410

Last run: 54 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Won her second race when taking a Gowran handicap in August but was way below that level next time out; well beaten over hurdles since; this ground is a question.
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6th

8

23rd Jul 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 64y

17:53 Ballinrobe

Slamadoor

11st 4lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Dual Flat winner up to 1m2f; beaten about 5l in maiden and handicap company the last twice; still early days over hurdles and could have settled better last time; respected.

7/1

5th

7

8th Jul 2024

Good

1m 7f 204y

19:10 Roscommon

Slamadoor

11st 10lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Dual Flat winner up to 1m2f; ran well enough in a Listowel maiden last time (fifth of 17) to warrant a second look on handicap debut.

20/1

5th

14

3rd Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

14:20 Listowel

Slamadoor

11st 7lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Jarlath P Fahey

in touch with leaders

12/1

15/2

Form: 596012 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Returned to form lately, winning a Navan handicap over this trip and a fine 2nd over a bit shorter at Gowran last time; up another 3lb but handles this ground, so considered.
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6th

8

30th May 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

18:30 Tramore

Patrick Street

11st 1lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

Dual-purpose gelding who won on the Flat last month; finished well for third over hurdles at Punchestown but over 2m and stamina could be an issue over this far on chase debut.

10/1

3rd

16

13th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

18:20 Punchestown

Patrick Street

10st 10lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Andrew Kinirons

Reverts to jumps after a snug win over 1m4f at Limerick 18 days ago; relatively unexposed over hurdles and may be capable of improving on previous modest form

4/1

13/2

Form: 368552

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m Gowran maiden in 2022 and some solid efforts in defeat this season, including when 2nd off this mark at Naas last time; hood worn then is retained and handles this ground, so a chance.
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4th

7

(6)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:50 Roscommon

La Dame Blanche

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Had good form two years ago, notably landing the Cork Derby; Tramore second was her only worthwhile effort last year; has come back down the ratings and better for recent AW return.

12/1

7th

11

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

La Dame Blanche

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Three-time Flat winner during her time with two previous trainers; weak overall form in handicaps for this stable; satisfactory hurdles runs late last year; hard to fancy on second AW start (tailed off only other try).

33/1

9th

8

4th Nov 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

14:15 Fairyhouse

La Dame Blanche

11st 5lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Three-time Flat winner during her time with her two previous trainers; weak form in handicaps for this stable after finishing second in a seven-runner 1m4f contest at Tramore in July; made a satisfactory introduction to hurdling at Galway; needs to jump more fluently.

12/1

Form: 029784

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
First reserve; won twice in October 2022 on testing ground; inconsistent this year but a solid 4th at Leopardstown last time over this trip and a player if building upon that.
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6th

13

(11)

17th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:26 Naas

Speckled Meadow

8st 9lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Don Browne

Added her fourth handicap win over 10.5f here in October off 63 (yielding); decent fourth in a higher grade next time at Leopardstown (1m4f, heavy) but disappointed at the Curragh on her final start of 2025; out of her depth on return at Cork; this more realistic but others preferred.

20/1

8th

7

(3)

4th Apr 2026

Soft

1m 4f 25y

17:12 Cork

Speckled Meadow

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Don Browne

Four handicap wins up to 1m2.5f but seems to stay this trip too; however, is rated only 74 so has a mountain to climb.

100/1

23th

19

(2)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Speckled Meadow

8st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Don Browne

Got back on the scoresheet stepped up to 1m2f at Naas and ran creditably in a 1m4f handicap at Leopardstown last time; looks vulnerable back to 1m off this mark.

20/1

Form: 943427

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Won a 2yo maiden at Galway last year and some decent runs in defeat this year up to 1m5f; a lesser effort at Down Royal last time but has been freshened up and handles soft; possibilities.
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7

29th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 145y

19:00 Tramore

Evenings Empire

10st 13lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: James M Barcoe

Dual-purpose; 0-11 over timber; pulled up over C&D on last start in this sphere; tailed off on Flat at Leopardstown latest; Brianna Lily looks yard's best chance.

28/1

18th

3

(20)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 180y

19:57 Leopardstown

Evenings Empire

10st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: James M Barcoe

On a losing run since 1m5f Down Royal win in July 2024; badly out of form (Flat and hurdles) last year.

33/1

14/1

Form: 054105 C

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
His second win came over 1m at this track last month on soft ground; poor effort at Navan since but a better run at Gowran last time; more needed off same mark.
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14

(11)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:07 Gowran Park

Magic Charm

8st 11lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Veteran is 2-33 on turf; mostly poor form last season and hasn't been great this term either; beaten 13l in a Tipperary claimer latest; mark falling rapidly but hard to fancy right now.

40/1

14

(11)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:07 Gowran Park

Magic Charm

8st 11lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Veteran is 2-33 on turf; mostly poor form last season and hasn't been great this term either; beaten 13l in a Tipperary claimer latest; mark falling rapidly but hard to fancy right now.

40/1

15

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Magic Charm

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

The winner of two 1m handicaps but some time ago and has regressed; rated only 44.

33/1

Form: 5-46

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Best of three maiden runs was on debut last year; beaten 18l at Gowran over just short of this trip last time; will need more even dropped into handicap company.
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13th

7

(6)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Catwalk Couture

9st 4lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Minor promise in maidens but struggled in handicaps so far, first-time blinkers last time having no discernible effect; handicapper giving her a chance mind.

14/1

4

(6)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Catwalk Couture

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Minor promise in maidens but struggled in handicaps; needs improvement for longer trip and blinkers.

20/1

9th

6

(13)

17th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Catwalk Couture

9st 6lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

in rear

22/1

14/1

Form: -64675

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Best run when 4th in a 1m Naas maiden on soft ground; beaten nearly 5l at Gowran last time and has to find more off the same mark.
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9th

16

(13)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:45 Curragh

Awqaat

9st 1lb

J: Cian Fahy

T: John C McConnell

Maiden whose best form has come in testing conditions; well beaten on recent return but can improve from that; due to run in the 4.30 Gowran Monday.

22/1

Non-runners

Dazzling Spirit, Meritorious, Unterberg, Velvet And Vine

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Payout
Exacta €69.20
Straight Forecast €49.93
Tricast €740.39
Trifecta €1475.30

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Velvet And Vine

SPOTLIGHT:

Fashion Flair

POSTDATA:

Giselles Defence

The Irish Sun:

Velvet And Vine