June 28 / 19.15 Curragh

19.15

Good

JJ Mahon & Sons Irish EBF Stayers Handicap

  • Prize money: £20521.74
  • 2m 0f 0y
  • 17 runners
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JJ Mahon & Sons Irish EBF Stayers Handicap

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

16/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.00
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 42503-

Last run: 254 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Yet to make much impact on the Flat but comes here in fine form after two emphatic wins over hurdles at Downpatrick and Roscommon; more needed but he is an interesting runner.
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9th

7

(3)

4th Sep 2026

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:00 Down Royal

Golden Temple

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Noel Meade

In excellent form over jumps before pulled up (made mistakes) on second Galway attempt; 1-19 record on the Flat is a negative.

8/1

7

2nd Aug 2026

Good

2m 6f 111y

14:55 Galway

Golden Temple

11st 9lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Has hit form with a chase win over 2m4f at Kilbeggan nine days ago and a belting run over hurdles (2m6f) here on Wednesday; every chance.

5/1

2nd

9

29th Jul 2026

Good

2m 6f 0y

17:35 Galway

Golden Temple

11st 9lb

J: Sam Ewing

T: Noel Meade

Dual hurdle winner who got off the mark as a chaser five days ago in a 2m4f handicap at Kilbeggan; that was a narrow verdict and he's 5lb higher this afternoon, but he's clearly in good nick.

14/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.90

Form: 54-602

Last run: 41 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Runner-up off a mark of 62 in a 1m5f handicap at Navan and landed a Sligo handicap hurdle since; stable in fine form and another to consider in a competitive contest.
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5th

1

25th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 145y

Class 5

15:10 Huntingdon

The Truant

12st 0lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: Michael Attwater

3-36 on the Flat and 2-30 over hurdles after signing off for Paul Flynn with a Punchestown win last October (2m, good to yielding); has been running okay on the AW for this yard; not discounted.

14/1

4th

6

(5)

12th May 2026

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 5

17:15 Lingfield (AW)

The Truant

9st 4lb

J: James Glennon

T: Michael Attwater

Won over 2m at Tramore last August for Paul Flynn; yet to reach that form for his new stable, just fourth of five in 1m6f handicap at Southwell 19 days ago; more is required despite an easing mark.

14/1

4th

4

(5)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

The Truant

9st 5lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Michael Attwater

Five-time winner in Ireland (hurdles/Flat) but he was well held in two starts for this yard at the end of last year; however, he seemed to be going quite well at the top of the straight before weakening into seventh at Kempton (2m, AW) 17 days ago and may take a step forward from that return to action.

16/1

Form: 6-16 BF

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Got a mark of 80 for winning an ordinary Dundalk maiden; well held by St Faz in a Killarney maiden hurdle and beaten over 2m4f at Listowel since; blinkers tried here but others look more likely.
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5

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

How About No

11st 11lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won a Catterick novice hurdle in January 2025 (1m7f, soft); was then off for 305 days and hasn't run quite as well since; cheekpieces now tried.

25/1

2

1st Feb 2026

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 4

14:30 Musselburgh

How About No

12st 0lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Has largely consistent form but needs progress to land this competitive handicap and double his hurdles tally; steps back up in distance (placed over 2m4f in Ireland).

14/1

5th

2

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 33y

Class 4

15:47 Carlisle

How About No

11st 12lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Lizzie Quinlan

Won over 1m4f for Joseph O'Brien; added a five-runner novice hurdle on second run for this yard on New Year's Day; doesn't look obviously well treated for this handicap debut and has an absence to overcome.

10/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 54441-

Last run: 279 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Flat winner for Richard Hannon and got off the mark for his current stable in a Cork maiden hurdle last month; yet to go beyond 1m2f on the Flat and 9lb higher than his last winning mark; others preferred.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

29th Aug 2026

Good

2m 1f 61y

Class 4

16:25 Cartmel

Palamon

11st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Suddenly bounced back to form when heavily punted at Bangor (2m4f, good; tongue-tie refitted) in May, but recent efforts have been underwhelming and this drop back in trip may not be ideal; considered only if the subject of another big market move.

8/1

5th

2

19th Aug 2026

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:02 Worcester

Palamon

11st 12lb

J: Tristan Durrell

T: Dan Skelton

Returned to form in a reapplied tongue-tie (retained since) and justified strong market support at Bangor (2m4f, good) in March; mixed form since, however, and only fifth at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) last month following a break and wind surgery; needs to raise his game and is unproven at the trip.

12/1

5th

1

26th Jul 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:42 Uttoxeter

Palamon

12st 1lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

Back today from a second wind operation and it took him a while to find his form after the first; only four ran when third in his latest race and he does look on a stiff mark, 10lb higher than for the easy Bangor win in March.

10/1

12/1

Form: 036-43

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Only one win to her credit but generally consistent and ran well when third in a 1m6f handicap here last month (Grappa Nonino second); likely to find a couple too good again but could well sneak into a place.
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9th

18

(15)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 40y

16:50 Navan

Rain

9st 8lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Won a 1m4f handicap at Galway last year on soft ground but has form on good too; was well beaten on her Curragh return so needs much more.

20/1

7th

13

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 4f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Rain

8st 13lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Won off 6lb lower at Galway (1m4f, soft) last September but struggled off revised mark twice since; off since October and has tended to need her seasonal returns in the past; others appeal more.

12/1

17

(16)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:50 Galway

Rain

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

C&D winner on penultimate start, her first success since 2022 when trained in France; 5lb out of the handicap; some help that a top apprentice takes off 3lb.

10/1

Form: /2222-

Last run: 257 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Yet to score on the Flat, best effort when runner-up in last season's November Handicap; two wins over hurdles this year and most recently finished a decent sixth in a very valuable Punchestown festival handicap hurdle; champion jockey booked and likely to have a leading chance; handles all ground.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

6

(7)

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:15 Curragh

Stoke The Fire

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: W P Mullins

Yet to score on the Flat, best effort when runner-up in last season's November Handicap; two wins over hurdles this year and most recently finished a decent sixth in a very valuable Punchestown festival handicap hurdle; champion jockey booked and likely to have a leading chance; handles all ground.

5/1

6th

21

4th May 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

17:25 Punchestown

Stoke The Fire

10st 12lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: W P Mullins

Didn't need to improve to win a novice hurdle at Perth last week but this looks like a tough ask and down the order on jockey bookings.

25/1

6th

21

4th May 2024

Yielding

2m 4f 118y

17:25 Punchestown

Stoke The Fire

10st 12lb

J: Mark McDonagh

T: W P Mullins

Didn't need to improve to win a novice hurdle at Perth last week but this looks like a tough ask and down the order on jockey bookings.

25/1

13/2

Form: 8164-2 C

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Hurdles winner but effective on the Flat too with two wins last year; staying on second in a 1m6f handicap here last month and might still have some improvement in him.
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5th

10

(13)

5th Sep 2025

Good

2m 2f 141y

18:24 Down Royal

Grappa Nonino

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Three Flat wins include over 2m1f at Killarney and more recently 2m AW success in March; back from a break with encouraging third (Party Dress second) in Leopardstown lady riders' handicap last month; one to consider.

9/1

3rd

4

(5)

7th Aug 2025

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:25 Leopardstown

Grappa Nonino

11st 11lb

J: Miss Sara Horcajada

T: D K Weld

Dual-purpose gelding snapped a long losing run at Dundalk (2m) in March; seen just twice since and has failed to replicate that effort; questions to answer for now.

9/1

13

(23)

7th Jun 2025

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:05 Navan

Grappa Nonino

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Strong stayer has won at up to 2m1f; got the better of Palamon by 1.5l over 2m on AW in March but was well behind that rival from 8lb worse off at Gowran on latest; might prefer further than this these days.

16/1

10/1

Form: 620-61

Last run: 50 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Stayed on well to land a soft ground 1m6f handicap at Gowran; won over hurdles at Tramore in April but his jumping has been an issue; top 7lb claimer on board and not without a chance.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

11

(10)

27th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 110y

19:45 Bellewstown

Barrier

11st 0lb

J: Mr J M Halford

T: Gordon Elliott

slowly into stride, in rear, headway from over 3f out, ran on inside final furlong, went third final strides, nearest finish

11/1

8th

13

(9)

31st Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

20:15 Galway

Barrier

9st 12lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

slowly into stride, towards rear

20/1

6th

3

(5)

7th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 1f 0y

17:15 Limerick

Barrier

10st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Gordon Elliott

towards rear

6/1

10/1

Form: 1/700-

Last run: 363 days

W: 9st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner over hurdles; not much went right for him but ran okay when last seen in a handicap hurdle at Aintree in April; rider booking is a plus and should not be underestimated.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

5

(8)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 7f 169y

Class 2

16:10 Lingfield (AW)

Ted Hastings

8st 10lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Gordon Elliott

held up in rear, bit short of room when headway over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, no impression

20/1

5th

5

(5)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Ted Hastings

9st 4lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent on inner, weakened on far side of group over 1f out

10/1

5th

5

(5)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Ted Hastings

9st 4lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gordon Elliott

prominent on inner, weakened on far side of group over 1f out

10/1

10th
1 (10)
Scaramanga

10/1

Form: 086/0- D

Last run: 333 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner over hurdles, most memorably when winning the Grade 1 Iroquois Hurdle in America over 3m last year; not seen since down the field in the big amateur Flat handicap at Galway last summer; absence not normally a factor from this yard and Ryan Moore booked; contender.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

1

(10)

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:15 Curragh

Scaramanga

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: W P Mullins

Five-time winner over hurdles, most memorably when winning the Grade 1 Iroquois Hurdle in America over 3m last year; not seen since down the field in the big amateur Flat handicap at Galway last summer; absence not normally a factor from this yard and Ryan Moore booked; contender.

10/1

13th

12

(10)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Scaramanga

11st 7lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: W P Mullins

Effectively campaigned, espacially over hurdles; fourth in the Coral Cup at Cheltenham before travelling to America to land the Grade 1 Iroquois Hurdle in May; should be effective off this mark and an intriguing runner here.

10/1

Form: 8/354- D

Last run: 304 days

W: 8st 13lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Seven career wins between Flat and jumps; not a bad effort after seven months off in a Kilbeggan handicap hurdle last week; worth a market check.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

30th Apr 2026

Yielding

4m 1f 11y

15:40 Punchestown

Walking On Glass

11st 7lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Dual-purpose sort; 4-38 over jumps, 4-30 on Flat; 66-1 when in rear throughout in the race won by Desertmore House here in November.

66/1

4

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 7f 22y

16:36 Punchestown

Walking On Glass

11st 12lb

J: Peter Smithers

T: Padraig Roche

Dual-purpose; 3-27 over hurdles but without a win in this sphere since October 2022; beaten 7.5l over C&D off this mark in June; four modest efforts on the Flat since; others preferred.

14/1

10/1

Form: -73023

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 13lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Last Flat win was off a mark of 95 in 2021; two good runs off this mark earlier this month so getting closer to winning again; respected here.
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8th

19

(21)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Bold Approach

9st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

prominent, went second after 3f, led 5f out, headed under 2f out, weakened final furlong

20/1

4th

11

(2)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 6f 55y

17:25 Listowel

Bold Approach

9st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

dwelt start, soon led on inner

16/1

8/1

Form: 381-33

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
In good form this spring; beat How About No in a Killarney maiden hurdle before a staying third in a Leopardstown handicap; stepping up to 2m should not be an issue and he can play a hand here.
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Verdict Starting price

11

18th Jul 2026

Good

2m 5f 89y

Class 1

14:45 Market Rasen

St Faz

10st 7lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Hurdle/chase winner who has won four times on the Flat since moving to current yard earlier this year; lacks recent match practice over jumps and that could count against him in this competitive a race.

16/1

9th

14

(9)

27th Jun 2026

Standard To Slow

2m 0f 56y

Class 2

14:40 Newcastle (AW)

St Faz

9st 2lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Usually races prominently; 4-7 for new yard this year, including two wins on Southwell Tapeta (unraced here); fifth to Shrimp Shady in Chester Plate and ran well again when second at Thirsk last time; each-way chance.

12/1

2nd

11

(3)

31st May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

Class 3

18:15 Thirsk

St Faz

9st 0lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Usually races prominently; won four of his six starts for new yard this year, including when returned to turf for eight-runner race at Musselburgh (2m, good) in April; has excuses for the two defeats, on latest occasion fifth of 17 in the 2m2f Chester Plate despite the work he had to do to front-run from wide draw; one to note.

7/1

14th
2 (8)
Longclaw

20/1

Form: 106-24

Last run: 140 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Dual Flat winner was in good form at Dundalk over the winter, winning a 1m4f handicap and touched off by Irish Cesarewitch winner Magellan Strait in a 2m conditions race; off since February; each-way chance at his best but this is highly competitive.
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5th

7

(8)

16th Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:45 Killarney

Longclaw

9st 6lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: P J F Murphy

Dual Flat winner was in good form at Dundalk last year, winning 1m4f handicap and touched off by Irish Cesarewitch winner Magellan Strait in 2m conditions race; never sighted on comeback run at the Curragh last month, more expected of here.

16/1

14th

2

(8)

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:15 Curragh

Longclaw

9st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: P J F Murphy

Dual Flat winner was in good form at Dundalk over the winter, winning a 1m4f handicap and touched off by Irish Cesarewitch winner Magellan Strait in a 2m conditions race; off since February; each-way chance at his best but this is highly competitive.

20/1

OUR TIP
15th
3 (14)
Sirius

14/1

Form: 21815/

Last run: 658 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Dual winner in France for Nicolas Clement; debuts for Willie Mullins after a 21 month absence; looks the third string of the Closutton runners.
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11th

9

(18)

27th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 179y

18:40 Galway

Sirius

11st 9lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: W P Mullins

Has run only three times since her 50-1 win in this race in 2024 for this rider, also aboard for an emphatic victory over Smooth Tom in a 1m4f conditions event at the Curragh last October; lack of a prep-run could be a drawback.

14/1

1st

14

(4)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:25 Curragh

Sirius

11st 2lb

J: Mr David Dunsdon

T: W P Mullins

Two middle-distance wins in France; had this rider aboard for 50-1 win in the big amateur handicap at Galway (2m1f, yielding) in 2024; should be sharper now following a mid-field run in the Irish Cesarewitch; this trip probably short of optimum/

10/1

16th
10 (12)
Whiskey Sour

66/1

Form: 50-089

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 6lb

11 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Eight career wins but no trace of his best form for some time; not disgraced in a Fairyhouse handicap last time but much more needed.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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10th

5

(9)

8th Aug 2024

Good

1m 7f 0y

20:22 Leopardstown

Whiskey Sour

11st 2lb

J: Mr A Lezama

T: S Wilson

prominent behind clear leader

33/1

10th

3

(13)

19th Jul 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

19:27 Down Royal

Whiskey Sour

10st 0lb

J: Sean Bird

T: S Wilson

midfield

28/1

16th

10

(12)

28th Jun 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:15 Curragh

Whiskey Sour

9st 6lb

J: Conor Maxwell

T: S Wilson

Eight career wins but no trace of his best form for some time; not disgraced in a Fairyhouse handicap last time but much more needed.

66/1

25/1

Form: 0/5-10

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Got up late to win a 1m4f fillies maiden at Roscommon last month, failed to match that in first-time cheekpieces at Fairyhouse two weeks ago; headgear is retained but others look more likely.
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1st

14

3rd Sep 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

17:15 Kilbeggan

Chemdawg

10st 2lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Three decent runs since winning over C&D (gd-yld) in April off 8lb lower, two over hurdles and when second on the Flat at Limerick; ground may have been a bit lively back over hurdles at Ballinrobe latest; return to this C&D a plus, as is the forecast rain; chance.

15/2

5th

14

10th Aug 2026

Good

2m 0f 109y

18:27 Ballinrobe

Chemdawg

10st 1lb

J: Phillip Enright

T: Oliver McKiernan

Took a long time to win a race over hurdles but has been in fine form in recent months; deserved her breakthrough win at Kilbeggan; suffered interference when chasing home an easy winner at Limerick; transferred her form to the Flat when second at 25-1 in a 1m4f contest at the same venue; good chance off a light weight.

7/2

2nd

9

(1)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 70y

20:10 Limerick

Chemdawg

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Oliver McKiernan

Sole Flat win in Roscommon maiden (1m4f, soft) in May 2024; 1-19 over hurdles, that win gained when making all to score decisively at Kilbeggan in April; second in course handicap hurdle on latest but tough mark back on Flat.

12/1

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Payout
Exacta €207.80
Straight Forecast €167.55
Tricast €1932.03
Trifecta €1055.80

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

St Faz

TOPSPEED:

Barrier

The Irish Sun:

Palamon

POSTDATA:

Bold Approach

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Scaramanga