Tomorrow / 19.30 Curragh

19.30

Good

Manguard Plus Maiden

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 0m 6f 63y
  • 20 runners
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Manguard Plus Maiden

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

3/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.00
  • Place: £1.30

Form: 33-222

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Promise in both juvenile runs and has improved this term, beaten just a neck over 6f at Dundalk and shaped like she needed further when beaten a head over 5f at Navan; not much improvement needed from her recent second over a slightly shorter trip; has an edge over Beatrix Power.
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5th

9

(1)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ojw Legacy

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Andrew Slattery

midfield, headway towards far side and in touch with leaders over 1f out, disputing second final 110yds, no extra towards finish

7/1

5th

9

(1)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Ojw Legacy

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Andrew Slattery

midfield, headway towards far side and in touch with leaders over 1f out, disputing second final 110yds, no extra towards finish

7/1

4th

9

(3)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Ojw Legacy

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Consistent filly; won a 6f Curragh maiden in June; creditable efforts in defeat over 7f or a bit further in Listed contests at Galway, Cork and Tipperary; not one of the stronger contenders here.

14/1

2nd
20 (17)
Yefimenko

6/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eighth foal; half-sister to winners Thunder Legend and Vitello; dam 6f-7f winner; in a top yard.
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7th

9

(4)

13th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:35 York

Yefimenko

8st 5lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: G M Lyons

prominent

14/1

1st

10

(8)

5th Jul 2024

Good

0m 5f 3y

17:50 Bellewstown

Yefimenko

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Plenty of debut promise over extended 6f at the Curragh last month, forcing much of pace until caught close home (clear of remainder); will be short odds to go one better here for in-form yard.

8/11

7/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 44

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stayed on well shaping like a step up in trip would suit when fourth in a 5f Navan maiden; again staying on at the finish when fourth over 6f at Navan; may struggle to reverse form with runner-up OJW Legacy.
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2nd

4

(2)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Beatrix Power

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

prominent, disputed lead inside final furlong, just failed

9/4

4th
14 (7)
Gaenari

5/1

Form: 7-8322 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Several fine runs in defeat, notably in Listed and Group company last year, including when just touched off in a 5f Tipperary Listed race; again went close over 5f at Hamilton early last month; beaten odds-on favourite at Tipperary last week; has become frustrating and is now down 16lb from her original handicap mark.
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12th

6

(1)

16th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Cork

Gaenari

9st 10lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Diego Dias

anticipated start, raced far side, soon recovered and prominent, led after 1f

16/1

8th

8

(6)

5th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:50 Naas

Gaenari

8st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Diego Dias

Maiden was twice placed in Listed company as a 2yo but has been regressive this season while running well at times; poor in a Listed race at Ayr last time but this is more realistic.

22/1

Form: 3952-

Last run: 242 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Stayed on well at the finish when good fifth in a 6f Naas fillies' maiden last September (winner a subsequent Group 3 scorer); ended the season with second over the orthodox 6f course here; capable of going close.
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1

(23)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Four Blondes

10st 2lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Only one win from 20 starts; runner-up five times; encouraging C&D comeback fourth last month puts her in the mix although has a bit to find with Hugo's Girl on that run.

15/2

4th

3

(18)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Four Blondes

10st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Only one win from 19 starts; runner-up five times; stable is enjoying a good spell, and Siobhan Rutledge's 3lb claim is an asset.

12/1

8th

6

(12)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 111y

14:35 Roscommon

Four Blondes

9st 11lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Up and down form this season; runner up over C&D (good) on penultimate then beaten 6l at Fairyhouse (7f, yielding) on latest; remains 1lb above last win but in the mix if on a going day; handles soft.

12/1

6th
5 (2)
Blue Balle

50/1

Form: 04-

Last run: 197 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of 14 over 7f at Naas on only Irish start; showed a bit more over 6f at Wolverhampton.
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14

(19)

20th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Blue Balle

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Has had one run for each of his three previous trainers; stiff task on seasonal/yard debut.

33/1

6th

5

(2)

5th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

19:30 Curragh

Blue Balle

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: W Ross

Last of 14 over 7f at Naas on only Irish start; showed a bit more over 6f at Wolverhampton.

50/1

Form: 90-

Last run: 257 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed little in 6f maidens at Naas and Dundalk at two; has been gelded.
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9th

14

(11)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Moltophino

9st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Runner-up six times before belatedly opening account in this race last year off 79 (4lb out of handicap); some good runs afterwards in defeat, although well below best final start behind Tango Flare in Bold Lad over C&D; lacks a recent run this time around but Hayes stays loyal.

12/1

20th

14

(13)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:30 Curragh

Moltophino

8st 10lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Runner-up on six occasions before belatedly opening account with 6f course win in May on 16th outing, beating subsequent Rockingham winner Keke; seldom runs a bad race; trainer has developed a good record on big days at this venue

12/1

2

(7)

28th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:00 Navan

Moltophino

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Runner-up on six occasions before belatedly opening account with 6f Curragh win in May on 16th outing, beating subsequent Rockingham winner Keke; has run well in defeat since, latest when staying on fourth on first attempt over 5f at Cork last month; return to 6f should suit and definite player.

9/2

Form:

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made no impression in a 1m maiden at Leopardstown; possibly this trip will suit better since there is plenty of speed in the pedigree.
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2

(8)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Laytown

Ace In The Pack

10st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Daniel James Murphy

Placed over 5f for the late Kevin Prendergast; 14lb lower than original mark; potentially interesting on first start for Danny Murphy.

11/2

6th

5

(9)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Ace In The Pack

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Kevin Prendergast

Best effort came in a maiden at Bellewstown (5f, good) when third but was still beaten 7.5l; no impact in first two handicaps and official rating of 58 may flatter him; tongue tie goes on; chance at the weights but his last two runs are off-putting.

6/1

Form: 2

Last run: 117 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Beaten 3/4l by Take Me To Church on debut over 7f at Dundalk in February, ran green and showed potential for improvement; pedigree implies this shorter trip should suit, even though he seemed to stay well; winner franked the form by landing the Madrid Handicap and is now rated 100 after two runs in Pattern races.
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9th

8

(9)

5th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

19:30 Curragh

Sir Sagacious

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: W P Browne

Beaten 3/4l by Take Me To Church on debut over 7f at Dundalk in February, ran green and showed potential for improvement; pedigree implies this shorter trip should suit, even though he seemed to stay well; winner franked the form by landing the Madrid Handicap and is now rated 100 after two runs in Pattern races.

4/1

2nd

3

(8)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Sir Sagacious

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: W P Browne

First foal; dam 5f AW winner (RPR 89), half-sister to winners Good Vibes (5f 2yo including Group 3; by Due Diligence), Yakushima (Japanese 6f 2yo/7f Listed) and Kohinoor (6f 2yo); related to several smart speedsters and should know his job on debut; check market.

10/1

66/1

Form:

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and never involved on debut over 6f here; safely held by Ojw Legacy.
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15th

14

(3)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Its A Gamble

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Brian Nolan

Has failed to beat a single rival in her two handicap attempts; new headgear tried.

50/1

25th

27

(26)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Its A Gamble

8st 9lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Brian Nolan

towards rear

100/1

14

(3)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 39y

17:00 Punchestown

Its A Gamble

8st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Brian Nolan

Best effort in maidens came when beaten 11l at Limerick; ran poorly on handicap bow in first-time hood which is discarded; may need more time and is 2lb wrong.

66/1

Form: 5

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not beaten far in fifth on debut in a 6f maiden at Cork; likely to improve but may need further.
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10th

3

(13)

4th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Speedwood

9st 13lb

J: Alexandra Egan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

started quickly, soon led, headed under 2f out, weakened final furlong

12/1

10th

8

(2)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Speedwood

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Showed some ability in maidens but has been well held in handicaps and has to get back to his best.

16/1

15th

9

(14)

31st Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Speedwood

9st 3lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Runner-up in a Naas maiden over this trip in June; soundly beaten in two handicaps since and gelded since his last run; others preferred.

25/1

12th
19 (20)
Set To Win

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Second foal; dam placed at 7f in France, is a half-sister to Listed winner Dansant; likely to need experience.
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12th

19

(20)

5th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

19:30 Curragh

Set To Win

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

Second foal; dam placed at 7f in France, is a half-sister to Listed winner Dansant; likely to need experience.

100/1

100/1

Form: 8

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big price when down the field on debut in a 7f maiden at this venue; unlikely to feature.
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12th

15

(7)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Never Thought

9st 4lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Jarlath P Fahey

dwelt start, towards rear

12th

15

(7)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Never Thought

9st 4lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Jarlath P Fahey

dwelt start, towards rear

9th

7

(1)

14th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Never Thought

9st 5lb

T: Jarlath P Fahey

Not much to take from turf maiden form and handicap debut at Bellewstown back in July; market likely best guide now upped in trip for AW debut.

20/1

Form: 7

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Lost ground at the start and never in contention when last of seven in 5f Tipperary maiden.
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12th

9

(14)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Adams Boy

8st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Michael J Browne

Showed big improvement in first-time blinkers when a close-up fifth of 17 at Cork over 7f last month; was doing best work at the finish on AW debut when third in a maiden claimer here over 6f in a race where conditions didn't suit; good chance back up in trip despite wide draw.

5/1

3rd

3

(7)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Adams Boy

9st 1lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Michael J Browne

Big improvement on latest in first-time blinkers (retained) when beaten just 2l into fifth of 17 at Cork (7f, good to firm); that was a handicap off 47 and he is not well-treated by the conditions of this race on AW debut; outside place claims but others preferred.

12/1

OUR TIP

200/1

Form: 000

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
In rear in two outings at Dundalk; no better at Navan on first run on turf.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

(5)

27th Mar 2025

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

17:35 Wolverhampton (AW)

Making A Move

9st 4lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Daragh Bourke

Ex-Irish maiden; close third in 1m Newcastle classified in January, his second start for Daragh Bourke, but two very disappointing runs in similar races have followed.

10/1

100/1

Form: 60

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Finished with only one behind her in maiden in which Ojw Legacy was runner-up; also well held by Beatrix Power.
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14

(7)

6th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:25 Fairyhouse

Leni Mo

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Andrew Kinirons

Poor form in maidens and hasn't progressed since handicapping; cheekpieces need to have dramatic effect.

33/1

6th

12

(15)

4th May 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 208y

14:45 Sligo

Leni Mo

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Andrew Kinirons

prominent, went second halfway, weakened final 110yds

12/1

6th

12

(15)

4th May 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 208y

14:45 Sligo

Leni Mo

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Andrew Kinirons

Long odds and well-beaten all four starts, including when midfield on handicap debut at Navan last July; 3lb lower now but hasn't been seen since and she is entitled to need this run; others appeal more.

12/1

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal out of a French 1m4f winner; dam closely related to French-trained winner Elusive Dancer, half-sister to Group-placed winner Venomous; not a likely candidate for debut success.
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14th

9

(2)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:21 Navan

Eccellente

9st 3lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: D J Bunyan

prominent

66/1

17th

11

(11)

24th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:20 Curragh

Eccellente

9st 3lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: D J Bunyan

Down the field in two good-ground maidens and headgear is soon turned to.

100/1

7

(10)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

17:20 Roscommon

Eccellente

9st 3lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: D J Bunyan

in touch with leaders

100/1

Form:

Last run: 103 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Slowly away and always at the back on debut at Dundalk in February; tongue-tie on now.
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14th

6

(5)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Mighty Brave

9st 9lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Luke Comer

Half-brother to four winners, trainer responsible for Alexander John who has useful form

50/1

Form: 45

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth of five on debut over 1m at Killarney; improved on that when fifth of ten over 7f here 12 days ago; another drop in trip now; needs to improve.
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3

(17)

19th Jun 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 33y

17:20 Leopardstown

Prince Of Eyeries

10st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: James M Barrett

Won an ordinary 7f maiden at Dundalk in January; struggled in couple of turf handicaps of late before coming good in Gowran claimer (7f, good) last month; needs to find extra back in a handicap.

10/1

1st

5

(1)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Prince Of Eyeries

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James M Barrett

Won an ordinary Dundalk maiden four starts ago; mid-field on her last two turf outings; needs to find extra.

10/1

Form: 6

Last run: 96 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Likely to need more experience judged on an initial outing at Dundalk in March.
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6th

11

(13)

1st Mar 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Dc Diva

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Fourth foal; half-sister to 7f/1m AW winner David's Diva (RPR 80); dam prolific 5f winner (inc 2yo/AW; 69), half-sister to 6f winner Boogie Diva out of 5f 2yo winner; bred for speed and the trainer well capable of having one ready first time; interesting.

10/1

Non-runners

Dc Diva

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €24.20
Straight Forecast €17.03
Trifecta €95.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Ojw Legacy

The Irish Sun:

Beatrix Power

POSTDATA:

Four Blondes

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Ojw Legacy

TOPSPEED:

Ojw Legacy