April 20 / 15.55 Curragh

15.55

Heavy

Tote.ie Alleged Stakes (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £28217.39
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Tote.ie Alleged Stakes (Group 3)

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

11/4 (Won)

  • Win: £3.90
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 12384- D

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 112

Form & Verdict
Really good start to last season, winning heavy-ground Group 3 at Leopardstown on first start, second in Dante and running-on third in Derby; bombed out in Irish Derby before running respectably in Leopardstown Group 3; might be better over 1m4f but the one to beat on the figures if back to his best.
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5th

4

(5)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Leopardstown

White Birch

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: John Joseph Murphy

Third in 2023 Derby after Dante second; in rear in the Irish Derby and not at best here on final start at three; progressive in a hat-trick of Pattern wins at the Curragh early last season, culminating in an impressive Group 1 victory over Auguste Rodin; setbacks later, returned with a fine effort against Los Angeles; excuses behind the same horse in Tattersalls Gold Cup.

13/2

8

(4)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 110y

15:05 Curragh

White Birch

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John Joseph Murphy

Third behind Auguste Rodin in 2023 Derby after Dante second; in rear in the Irish Derby and not at best at Leopardstown on final start at three; progressive in a hat-trick of Pattern wins at this venue early last season, culminating in an impressive victory over August Rodin in this event; setbacks later, returned with a fine effort against Los Angeles; every chance he can reverse the form.

11/4

8

(4)

25th May 2025

Good

1m 2f 110y

15:05 Curragh

White Birch

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John Joseph Murphy

Third behind Auguste Rodin in 2023 Derby after Dante second; in rear in the Irish Derby and not at best at Leopardstown on final start at three; progressive in a hat-trick of Pattern wins at this venue early last season, culminating in an impressive victory over August Rodin in this event; setbacks later, returned with a fine effort against Los Angeles; every chance he can reverse the form.

11/4

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 1961-

Last run: 215 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 109

Form & Verdict
Unraced at two and just the four starts in fillies-only company last year, winning a Gowran maiden on debut and career-best when readily landing 1m1f Fairyhouse Group 3 in September; unraced on worse than yielding and this will be tougher against some hardy boys.
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7th

4

(1)

29th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Maxux

9st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Uneven form in four starts last year; put up a clear career-best when running away with a 1m1f Fairyhouse fillies' Group 3 in September; excellent run on return over C&D in Group 3 Alleged Stakes when just a neck behind White Birch; plenty to prove now after last of five behind the same talented colt in Group 2 Mooresbridge Stakes.

20/1

5th

6

(4)

6th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Maxux

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Was hit and miss in four starts last year but put up a clear career-best when running away with a 1m1f Fairyhouse fillies' Group 3 last September; excellent run on return over C&D in Group 3 Alleged Stakes when just a neck behind White Birch; 3lb better off today, so a big chance.

2/1

5th

6

(4)

6th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Maxux

9st 2lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Was hit and miss in four starts last year but put up a clear career-best when running away with a 1m1f Fairyhouse fillies' Group 3 last September; excellent run on return over C&D in Group 3 Alleged Stakes when just a neck behind White Birch; 3lb better off today, so a big chance.

2/1

5/1

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 10231- D

Last run: 181 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
All three wins on soft or heavy including Navan Listed contest on last year's return; well beaten third to Maxux at Fairyhouse before snaring 10.5f Group 3 at Saint-Cloud in October; bit to find on ratings but may not be far away if near her best.
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4th

9

(5)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 3f 133y

Class 1

14:35 Ascot

Village Voice

9st 7lb

J: Cristian Demuro

T: Mrs John Harrington

Well beaten in the Ribblesdale at Royal Ascot 2023 on her first attempt at 1m4f and returned to the trip only on latest outing, when comfortably moving 4l clear in the closing stages at Saint-Cloud (very soft); that was a career best, in only a Listed race compared to today's Group 1 but she may now have more to offer at this sort of trip and is in each-way contention.

14/1

4th

7

(1)

6th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Village Voice

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

took keen hold, towards rear but in touch with leaders, went third under 4f out, disputing second when ridden over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

3/1

4th

7

(1)

6th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Village Voice

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Decent filly goes best on testing ground, winning a Navan Listed and Saint-Cloud Group 3 last season in such conditions over this trip; is 3lb better off for a 3/4l beating by White Birch in the Group 3 Alleged Stakes on return, so there should be little between them today.

3/1

Form: /1215/ C

Last run: 587 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Smart horse but 8yo hasn't been seen since finishing fifth in Irish St Leger in 2022; won stakes races at 1m4f/1m6f earlier that season; has won off a break and goes on heavy but this is quite an ask after such an absence; hooded.
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4th

4

(2)

20th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Raise You

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

dwelt start, towards rear, headway over 1f out, ran on and went fourth inside final furlong, never on terms

12/1

7th

4

(6)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

1m 4f 20y

19:50 Roscommon

Raise You

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

dwelt start, in rear

7/4

12/1

Form: 43312- CD

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 105

Form & Verdict
Mudlark won Group 1 here in 2021; has had physical issues and hasn't come close to that form for some time although was Listed-placed over 1m4f here in November; been hurdling since and fair to say he's been underwhelming in that sphere given his Flat rating; race fitness a plus but doubt it'll be enough.
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9th

2

(15)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Helvic Dream

9st 10lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Noel Meade

Last year's Galway Hurdle runner-up, a long time since the last of his five Flat wins (enjoyed highlight in the Group 1 Tattersalls Gold Cup in 2021); slipping in the ratings and fit from hurdling.

16/1

17th

5

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Helvic Dream

11st 0lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

9yo was second to Lord Erskine in this last year and later first past the post in the Galway Hurdle (demoted for interference); back from winter break when midfield in County Hurdle last month (close up behind Karbau and Hello Neighbour), tiring from last; entitled to come on for that.

10/1

11th

10

13th Mar 2026

Good

2m 0f 179y

Class 1

14:00 Cheltenham

Helvic Dream

10st 13lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Dual-purpose 9yo in fine form in Flat/hurdle codes last year, first past the post in the Galway Hurdle (demoted to second behind Ndaawi for interference); respectable efforts on Flat subsequently; first race for five months.

16/1

Form: 171/ C

Last run: 574 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Smart 2yo for Michael O'Callaghan; beat Auguste Rodin in course maiden on debut and won the Beresford Stakes over 1m (yielding) when last seen in September 2022; unraced for the Gosdens and now steps up in trip on stable debut; every chance of staying 1m2f on pedigree but stiff task after such an absence.
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13th

2

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

16:25 Limerick

Crypto Force

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Robson De Aguiar

Classy 2yo won a three runner race Gowran last July, his third win on turf; has failed to fire since and was never sighted in the Irish Lincolnshire last time, although heavy ground may not have suited; sliding mark but others appeal more.

16/1

13th

9

(25)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Crypto Force

9st 0lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Robson De Aguiar

Smart juvenile in 2022, winner of the Group 2 Beresford Stakes; has come down in the world in recent seasons and has been competing over longer trips on AW; makes little appeal despite career-low mark.

25/1

5th

2

(3)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Crypto Force

9st 6lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Robson De Aguiar

One of two for yard; sole win last season came in three-runner Gowran conditions race (9.5f); two middling efforts in handicaps since joining this yard, including a fourth behind Gaucher in December; last year's winner Dallas Star has better claims.

12/1

4/1

Form: /3145- D

Last run: 223 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Improved on juvenile form last year when he raced exclusively in France; Group 3 winner on soft at Saint-Cloud (10.5f) on second start of the campaign; after midsummer break, beaten 3l by subsequent Arc winner Ace Impact at Deauville before lesser effort in Prix Niel over 1m4f, although he has shaped a few times like he wants that trip; open to more improvement but perhaps after he has this run under his belt.
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3rd

2

(5)

6th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Greenland

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

led, slowed tempo after halfway, joined 3f out, soon headed and pushed along, disputing second when ridden over 1f out, no chance with winner when lost second inside final 110yds

12/1

3rd

2

(5)

6th May 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Greenland

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Useful sort won a Group 3 at Saint-Cloud in testing ground on second start last year andf ran creditably in stronger company after; however, was very disappointing on return over C&D behind White Birch and has to bounce back.

12/1

7th

1

(1)

20th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Curragh

Greenland

9st 8lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

in touch with leaders, headway and prominent from over 7f out

4/1

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8th
2 (6)
Mashhoor

10/1

Form: 11156- CD

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 110

Form & Verdict
Prominent racer had productive campaign last term including Listed and Group 3 victories on good ground here; finished behind White Birch in Leopardstown Group 3 on final outing in September and heavy ground a definite concern.
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18th

3

(13)

14th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Mashhoor

9st 11lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Hasn't won since Group 3 C&D win over two years ago; pick of four runs this term when unlucky in running fifth (beaten only 1.5l) here over 1m4f; hood didn't work at Galway latest and now left off.

25/1

2

(12)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Mashhoor

9st 10lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J P Murtagh

Former Group 3 winner who isn't handicapped out of contention and he didn't get the breaks when fifth to Fleetfoot at the Curragh most recently; could be dangerous in the new hood.

10/1

3

(15)

29th Jun 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Mashhoor

9st 10lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: J P Murtagh

One of two for yard; enjoyed a purple-patch in 2023 when winning three in a row (including a Listed race over C&D); lost way subsequently but signs of life when beaten just 3.25l here last month (1m2f, good); promising rider takes off 7lb; likes quick ground; could go well.

11/1

Form: 434-74

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner at two and ran several good races in defeat in stakes company last term; creditable comeback under hefty weight in Irish Lincoln but weakened tamely in Listed contest at Naas six days later.
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3rd

1

5th Apr 2026

Good

1m 7f 195y

Class 2

16:05 Plumpton

Serious Challenge

12st 0lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Has improved for patient tactics, winning at Haydock (1m7f, good) before going close in the always-strong Morebattle Hurdle at Kelso (good to soft); raised 3lb for that but this former smart Flat performer should be seen to good effect around here.

6/1

2nd

5

28th Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:55 Kelso

Serious Challenge

11st 9lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Made it four wins from his eight starts over hurdles (various ground) when returning to form to score at Haydock (1m7f, good) two months ago, when ridden more patiently; 5lb higher in a better race today and needs a career-best but he's unexposed under hold-up tactics and is not written off.

10/1

4th

2

26th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 2

15:30 Aintree

Serious Challenge

11st 3lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: Fergal O’Brien

Talented Flat performer (stayed 1m6f) who won three novice hurdles this year (2m4f/2m, various ground) before finishing fourth of 14 in novice handicap final at Sandown (2m, good) in April; could have more to offer now back up in trip and trainer has won the last three runnings.

5/2

Form: 1

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Was 66-1 when easily winning 1m AW maiden on debut in February; ordinary form though (runner-up rated in mid-60s) so readily opposed up in grade and trip.
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10th

8

(2)

20th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Curragh

The Shadow Lingers

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Luke Comer

dwelt start, took keen hold, soon midfield, lost ground over 5f out

100/1

10th

8

(2)

20th Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

15:55 Curragh

The Shadow Lingers

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Luke Comer

dwelt start, took keen hold, soon midfield, lost ground over 5f out

100/1

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Payout
Exacta €20.90
Straight Forecast €18.27
Trifecta €82.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Village Voice

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Maxux

TOPSPEED:

White Birch

POSTDATA:

Greenland

The Irish Sun:

Village Voice