August 06 / 15.45 Curragh

15.45

Good

Sheehy Motors Volkswagen Handicap

  • Prize money: £10907.56
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Sheehy Motors Volkswagen Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

9/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.40
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 011-4 D

Last run: 155 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Both wins came on Dundalk polytrack last year, tad disappointing on return there in Listed contest in March; back from five month's break for only second turf start and interesting contender on handicap debut.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

7

(3)

6th Aug 2022

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Curragh

In Ecstasy

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield and in touch with leaders, ridden and challenging over 1f out, led 1f out, ran on well

9/1

2nd
6 (4)
Janoobi

7/2

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 2-21 D

Last run: 80 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Fetched 85,000gns last October after one run for Mark Johnston; only just touched off on return in Leopardstown maiden in April before brushing aside a modest bunch at Cork when long odds-on; remains something of an unknown quantity on handicap debut and could be capable of much better although opening mark of 90 seems plenty.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(7)

10th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:50 Cork

Janoobi

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

prominent, briefly disputed lead 2f out, lost position when outpaced over 1f out, soon no impression

4/1

6th

2

(7)

10th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:50 Cork

Janoobi

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Won his maiden here back in 2022 and bolted up despite missing all of 2023 when winning at Naas 47 days ago; may not bounce given the break and has to be high on the shortlist even with a 10lb rise, particularly if there's any rain.

4/1

3rd
4 (5)
Plunkett

11/2

  • Place: £1.70

Form: -12317 D BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Fine run of form came to a half at Galway last week when never landing a blow off today's career-high mark; plenty to find with Big Baby Bull on that run but don't rule out.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14th

6

(21)

19th Aug 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Plunkett

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual winner up to 1m but has been placed over just short of this trip; best run this season came over 1m at Leopardstown; needs a repeat of that.

28/1

7th

16

(9)

1st Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Galway

Plunkett

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual winner has twice run well in defeat at this track; best run this term came when fifth at Leopardstown last time; has a decent draw and could go well off 2lb lower.

12/1

5th

6

(2)

8th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Leopardstown

Plunkett

10st 0lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

slowly away

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 7-0012 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Much improved since joining current trainer in July, beating a strong favourite at Naas and good second (Plunkett seventh) in 17-runner Galway contest, finishing well after having to wait for an opening; 2lb rise seems very fair and looks set to play a major role.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(11)

21st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 30y

17:55 Leopardstown

Big Baby Bull

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Sean Hayes

On a long losing run since gaining his sixth career win in a Limerick claimer in 2023; not beaten far in four 2025 outings; suffered interference in the early stages when well fancied at Gowran last time; potentially interesting with a top apprentice booked.

13/2

5th

7

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Gowran Park

Big Baby Bull

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Sean Hayes

Long way off his best nowadays though recent efforts suggest he's not far off a competitive mark.

12/1

6th

5

(12)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Big Baby Bull

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: John Patrick Hayes

Recent Limerick's fifth was respectable; almost two years since the last of his six wins; not much between him, Sovereign Banter and Shuyak on Limerick running.

7/1

Form: 573675 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Seasoned campaigner was once again putting in his customary late dash at Naas last month when fifth behind Big Baby Bull; never one to rule out but has yet to win over 1m.
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No / Draw
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10th

9

(9)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ice Cold In Alex

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: K J Condon

Grand old servant who is stuck on a 16-race losing streak; disappointed at Gowran this month but stamina was stretched over a mile on the day; he's well treated now and has won around here in the past but the percentage call is to oppose.

20/1

9

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Ice Cold In Alex

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: K J Condon

Stuck on a losing run but dangerously handicapped and hasn't been running badly this year; each-way claims.

12/1

6th

5

(17)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Ice Cold In Alex

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: K J Condon

Losing run since a C&D success in 2022; encouraging sixth here last week over C&D when staying on well and on a dangerous mark but possibly more effective at 7f these days.

8/1

6th
2 (7)
Probe

10/1

Form: 11-009 D

Last run: 65 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Dual soft-ground winner last summer but yet to hit form this campaign, bit keen at Leopardstown last time; handicapper relenting but would like to see more spark before committing.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

8

(9)

18th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

16:29 Wolverhampton (AW)

Probe

9st 5lb

J: George Wood

T: Jennie Candlish

C&D winner; flashed home to win a 7f handicap at Chester in May but it has been a mixed bag since, including dropped into a seller at Chester four weeks ago; dangerous mark if the addition of a tongue tie has a positive effect.

10/1

4

(4)

20th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

15:05 Chester

Probe

9st 10lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jennie Candlish

Last-gasp winner of a Class 3 handicap here (7f, good) in May but he hasn't matched that form since and was well held over C&D (good to soft) last time; hood now returns but this is highly competitive for a seller and others are preferred.

8/1

1

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Good

0m 7f 127y

Class 4

16:35 Chester

Probe

10st 1lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Jennie Candlish

Produced a strong finish for a last-gasp success off this mark here (7f, good) in May; hasn't hit the same level since but he had some serious traffic issues when a creditable third here last month; looks interesting on this step back up in trip and could be a big factor if he gets the breaks.

14/1

7th
1 (1)
Akmaam

16/1

Form: /905-0

Last run: 30 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner for Brian Meehan; well-held in three runs last season and didn't feature on Irish debut at Leopardstown last month; Keane deserts him here for Janoobi.
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Verdict Starting price

14th

1

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:33 Listowel

Akmaam

12st 0lb

J: Eoin Staples

T: Donncha Duggan

Flat winner has shown a bit of promise in maiden hurdles; worth a market check on handicap debut with talented claimer easing his welter burden.

20/1

2

23rd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

13:20 Killarney

Akmaam

11st 12lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Donncha Duggan

Two-time winner on the Flat; some decent maiden hurdle runs without looking like winning; finished well behind on the AW eight days ago.

10/1

9/2

Form: 575504 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 2lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Six-time AW winner is now 0-19 on turf but has run creditably on several occasions, including at Naas last month when staying-on fourth behind Big Baby Bull, having been hampered at start and denied a clear run; on a fair mark and should go well given better luck in running.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(11)

10th Mar 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Tyrconnell

9st 3lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Sarah Lynam

Almost two years since he gained the last of his six wins (four at this venue); has been slow to come down the handicap but there was encouragement from his run last time and he could be a player.

8/1

5th

1

(14)

3rd Feb 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Tyrconnell

10st 2lb

J: Shane Crosse

T: Sarah Lynam

Most recent of his six career wins was two years ago; slow enough to come down the handicap after some sub-standard efforts but dropped 4lb for his last effort; hard to fancy at the moment though.

25/1

9th

14

(9)

20th Jan 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Tyrconnell

9st 5lb

J: Shane Crosse

T: Sarah Lynam

Four time winner at this track; hasn't won since Febuary 2021 eighteen runs ago; eighth in C&D handicap last time out; mark unchanged; needs improvement.

16/1

Form: 21-600

Last run: 76 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 4yo has yet to convince in handicaps over 6f; eye-catching comeback run here in April but hasn't been sighted twice since; down 4lb and now upped in trip so could improve.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

16th

9

(10)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Carlton Banks

9st 6lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

midfield

25/1

7th

4

(8)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 55y

16:37 Roscommon

Carlton Banks

9st 8lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

in touch with leaders

6/1

Non-runners

Carlton Banks

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €21.80
Straight Forecast €21.74
Tricast €70.34
Trifecta €121.70

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Janoobi

RP Ratings (IRE):

Probe

TOPSPEED:

Plunkett

SPOTLIGHT:

Big Baby Bull

POSTDATA:

Tyrconnell