June 30 / 15.25 Curragh

15.25

Good

Colm McLoughlin Celebration Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £51304.35
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Colm McLoughlin Celebration Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.25

Form: 42-327 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Generally reliable sort won a Group 3 at Leopardstown over this trip last August; has run respectably in defeat since, including on first two starts this season; third to the 10lb-receiving Goldana at Leopardstown, no match for White Birch at this venue; back at a realistic level after ambitious Tattersalls Gold Cup bid.
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6th

3

(1)

10th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Leopardstown

Lord Massusus

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Joseph G Murphy

Confirmed his liking for this venue when winning a Listed race here last season (Mutasarref a neck behind), his second C&D win; improving for each outing this season and should run his race but a rating of 99 leaves him with a fair amount to find with a few of these rivals.

16/1

3rd

3

(1)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

18:18 Gowran Park

Lord Massusus

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Won this in 2023; consistent stakes performer with seven wins; won Heritage Stakes last season, beating Mutasarref by a neck; best subsequent effort came when fourth in Minstrel Stakes in July; two starts this season, improved from return to be beaten 3.25l behind The Lion In Winter at Leopardstown seven days ago; down in trip; mightn't want the ground too testing but shouldn't be far away and trainer has good course record.

3/1

6th

4

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Lord Massusus

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Seven career wins include this race last season, when he got up in the last strides to deny the odds-on favourite Mutasarref; produced his best subsequent effort when fourth in the Minstrel Stakes at the Curragh last July; dropped away tamely in the 7f Gladness Stakes at the Curragh on seasonal debut.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 131-76 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f maiden at this track on debut last August and followed a 1m Group 2 third at Leopardstown with a Group 3 win at the same track; well below his best at Leopardstown on seasonal debut; out of his depth in the Irish 2,000 Guineas.
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9th

2

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

Atlantic Coast

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield

12/1

8th

2

(5)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Atlantic Coast

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won the Group 3 Killavullan Stakes at Leopardstown (7f, heavy) last October and ran best race of this year when Listed runner-up at the Curragh (1m, good) last time; however, he needs a bigger run now back up in grade.

16/1

3rd
9 (8)
Azada

9/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1-6

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to top-class Australian performer The Autumn Sun; looked potentially smart when scoring over 7f at Leopardstown on only start at two; faded in the closing stages when aimed high in the Irish 1,000 Guineas on her seasonal debut; could be a big factor now with that experience under her belt.
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4th

2

(1)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:27 Curragh

Azada

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Naas Listed winner last year and career-best on latest of three runs this term, only outpaced late by 1l winner on first attempt at 1m2f in Group 3 Meadow Court Stakes here last month (good-to-yielding); ground to suit and cheekpieces now tried so one to consider.

5/1

3

(3)

20th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Azada

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

7f maiden winner on heavy and 1m Listed winner on yielding last term; outclassed in a Group 2 on return (behind One Look) but did better back in Listed company when a 3.5l third at Leopardstown (1m1f, good); a bit to find with some of these but rain would help her cause.

12/1

3rd

5

(8)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:55 Leopardstown

Azada

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Heavy ground juvenile maiden winner over 1m at this venue; ran creditably on return last year in the Irish 1000 Guineas; and ended a four-race campaign with a 1m Listed win at Naas; should be better for her reappearance in a Group 2 race at the Curragh and will be more at home in this grade.

13/2

Form: 6-1126 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Gelded after a disappointing run on only start at two; different proposition this term, winning a Leopardstown 1m maiden and a 7f Gowran conditions event; showed a tendency to hang left when second in a C&D Listed race; soundly beaten in sixth when tried over 1m2f in the Gallinule Stakes.
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3rd

1

(11)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:07 Leopardstown

Norwalk Havoc

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Four-time winner at 7f/1m, including two late-season Listed events at this venue on heavy ground; returned with fair seventh of 25 behind Ribee in the Irish Lincoln; appeared not to stay 1m2f in another premier handicap at the Curragh on latest

20/1

8th

1

(14)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Norwalk Havoc

10st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Four-time winner at 7f/1m, including two Listed events at Leopardstown on heavy ground; returned with fair seventh of 25 here in Irish Lincoln behind Ribee; 1lb lower but stamina to prove back up in trip.

20/1

5th
7 (7)
Mundi

5/1

Form: 17 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Galileo colt; brother of Group 1 winners Churchill and Clemmie; made a bright start to his career with a maiden win over 1m at Dundalk in April; did not seem to stay 1m2f on easy ground here in the Gallinule Stakes; premature to write off.
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8th

4

(6)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Leopardstown

Mundi

9st 6lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

dwelt start, in rear throughout, headway 3f out, weakened under 2f out

14/1

6th

5

(6)

24th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:45 Listowel

Mundi

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Brother to Churchill; struggled in two Pattern races since making a winning start at Dundalk (1m) but he was never ideally positioned to challenge at the Curragh last time (1m); had three months off since then and probably capable of better.

4/1

9/2

Form: 3120-6 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Highly progressive handicapper over the last two seasons; won four of his five starts in 2022 and added two more wins to his record last season; heavy ground was probably an issue when he flopped at Tipperary on his only run in a stakes race; out of the money in a C&D handicap on reappearance; no experience at this level.
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3

(12)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Dunum

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Great money-spinner for connections and especially effective at Galway, winning for the third time there when landing Colm Quinn Mile in July under well-judged front-running ride; fine effort under 7lb penalty five days later at same venue when third in Ahonoora Handicap back at 7f; second in this race two years ago off 101 so major respect although draw hasn't been kind.

15/2

3

(3)

3rd Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Dunum

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Loves it here, winning this race two years ago and back at his best when winning Colm Quinn BMW Mile on Tuesday under well-judged front-running ride; went close to completing this notable double in 2023 so has to be respected although mandatory 7lb penalty makes this a lot tougher; good draw.

11/2

Form: 33-031 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Not progressive in maidens following debut third behind stablemate Henry Longfellow here last July; belatedly opened his account in modest company at Gowran 13 days ago; that was his first time on good ground, and it seemed to bring out the best in him.
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7th

6

(3)

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Master Of The Hunt

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Not progressive in maidens following debut third behind stablemate Henry Longfellow here last July; belatedly opened his account in modest company at Gowran 13 days ago; that was his first time on good ground, and it seemed to bring out the best in him.

16/1

1st

5

(1)

17th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:05 Gowran Park

Master Of The Hunt

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent on inner, pressed leader before halfway, led up the centre going okay 2f out, clear when ridden 1f out, pushed out, comfortably

5/2

3rd

3

(3)

14th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 31y

17:20 Killarney

Master Of The Hunt

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Solid if not especially progressive 2yo form on soft/heavy; very disappointing seasonal return dropped to 6f at the Curragh last month, plenty of early speed on unfavoured far side (one of only two to race that side) before fading badly (reportedly lost left-fore shoe); now upped in trip and the No Nay Never colt races on much quicker ground but plenty of questions to answer at this stage.

15/8

Form: 6-4254

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has failed to add to a Cork maiden win; has managed two good efforts in Pattern company, second in 1m Group 3 at Leopardstown early last season and same place, beaten only a neck, in this year's Athasi Stakes over 7f here; needs to step on more recent form.
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9th

3

(11)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

You Send Me

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

raced near side

13/2

3rd

5

(2)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

You Send Me

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Has only won a Cork maiden from nine starts but held her own in Group races (7f/1m) this May; fair shout on these terms if at her best, which hasn't been the case the last twice.

13/2

8th

5

(9)

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Curragh

You Send Me

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Has failed to add to a Cork maiden win; has managed two good efforts in Pattern company, second in 1m Group 3 at Leopardstown early last season and same place, beaten only a neck, in this year's Athasi Stakes over 7f here; needs to step on more recent form.

7/1

Non-runners

Romina Power

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €62.30
Straight Forecast €84.08
Trifecta €147.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Azada

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dunum

The Irish Sun:

Mundi

POSTDATA:

Azada

TOPSPEED:

Dunum