July 20 / 14.35 Curragh

14.35

Good

David Power Memorial Premier Handicap

  • Prize money: £51304.35
  • 0m 6f 63y
  • 15 runners
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David Power Memorial Premier Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £13.30
  • Place: £3.40

Form: 054696 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Boasts a fine record at this venue (five wins) including twice last year; not at his best this year however but handicapper giving him a chance; rider's claim a positive.
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9th

1

(14)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Big Gossey

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Charles O’Brien

Course legend has won 10 of his 12 races at this track and amassed 575,000GBP in prizemoney; has won twice at Listed level this season and second in a Group 2; however, wasn't himself when eased and well beaten last time; has run well in defeat in this race for the last two years but the trip stretches him and is vulnerable again.

14/1

5th

1

(2)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Course specialist made it ten wins here with a Listed race success over this trip in June; also won the Gladness Stakes over 7f here in March; second to subsequent Group 1 winner Comanche Brave in the Greenlands in May, with James Delight in third; holding his form admirably on the evidence of Group 2 second over 7f here three weeks ago.

7/2

12/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 119-22 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 13lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Two wins last autumn included here on heavy; equally good form in defeat this term on better ground over 5f, second at Down Royal and career-best here on Derby weekend behind an all-the-way winner from 6lb out of handicap; could go well.
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5th

8

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:23 Gowran Park

Greek Flower

8st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: John James Feane

On a long losing streak (since October 2023) but shaped well on several occasions, including on seasonal debut at Leopardstown; less encouraging run over C&D next time and folded tamely at Navan on Sunday; the jury is out.

11/1

8th

7

(5)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

Greek Flower

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

On a long losing streak (since October 2023) but shaped well on several occasions, including on seasonal debut at Leopardstown; less encouraging run at Gowran dents confidence in her prospects of adding to her tally.

6/1

3rd
8 (6)
Rahmi

14/1

  • Place: £3.80

Form: 6-0207 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Two wins for 5yo include 1m premier handicap here last year; best run this year when second in 7f premier handicap at Cork, didn't land a blow back at 6f here on Derby weekend; new headgear combination tried.
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6th

4

(4)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Rahmi

9st 6lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

C&D winner last won when taking a valuable 7f Leopardstown handicap last September off 103; some decent runs in defeat since including in a Gowran conditions race last time; down to a workable mark so considered.

14/1

2nd

2

(2)

7th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

19:55 Gowran Park

Rahmi

9st 12lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

The highest rated on official figures but has yet to produce a competitive effort this year and he needs a revival, even on these favourable terms; has been starting slowly.

4/1

6th

1

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Rahmi

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Four-time winner, including two premier handicaps; below best on first two runs in Listed company this term and failed to beat a rival back in handicap company latest; is now 1lb below his last win but a revival is needed for last year's winning stable.

10/1

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 616-30

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Highly tried at times and Cork maiden win his sole success so far; career-best on seasonal return when staying-on third to Red Letter Bray in premier handicap here on Guineas' weekend but never landed a blow in Wokingham Handicap at Ascot from unfavoured near side; can't rule out.
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6th

6

(6)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Torivega

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Just a Cork maiden win last year to his tally, but has performed with credit this season; excellent second in the 25-runner Bold Lad last month (splitting My Mate Alfie and Tango Flare); improved again when third behind My Mate Alfie and Big Gossey last time; has a 7lb turnaround with the year-younger winner.

7/2

3rd

4

(8)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Torivega

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

midfield, headway 1f out, ran on well towards near side and went third towards finish

10/1

2nd

6

(12)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Torivega

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

midfield

9/1

Form: 16-783

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Roscommon maiden winner at two whose best run this term came here on Derby weekend when third in 7f premier handicap under a positive ride from 4lb out of handicap; first attempt at this shorter trip, could prove a bit of value.
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1

(1)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

12:50 Newmarket (July)

Profit Refused

10st 1lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Ollie Sangster

Flopped at Chepstow 15 days ago but he had been in good form beforehand, including a near-miss over C&D (the winner has scored again since); looks the type to bounce back quickly.

8/1

12th

1

(9)

7th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 3

17:30 Chepstow

Profit Refused

9st 12lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: Ollie Sangster

Ex-Irish filly who made a winning stable debut at Wetherby in April (7f, good to firm); added another front-running success at Chester in June (7f, good) and her latest second at Newmarket (6f, good to firm) represented further improvement; no obvious reason why she wouldn't be in the thick of it again.

6/1

9/1

Form: -43331 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 12lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Steadily progressive 3yo, staying on late when third behind two smart sorts in Group 3 Lacken Stakes at Naas and then showed good attitude to come out best in tight finish to Listed contest here over conventional 6f (Tango Flare third); 5lb worse off with that rival now so more needed.
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7

(9)

16th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

My Mate Alfie

9st 9lb

J: Daniel Tudhope

T: David O’Meara

Ex-Irish gelding whose good spell in 2024 featured a Group 3 win and who ran creditably a few times last year; seemed to need the run at Doncaster on stable/seasonal debut but has work to do to reverse placings with Aramram and Jasour.

25/1

8th

11

(6)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

My Mate Alfie

9st 10lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David O’Meara

Previously trained by Ger Lyons in Ireland; best efforts in 2025 when runner-up in Listed event and Group 3 at the Curragh (both 6f, good); changed hands for 250,000gns in the autumn; major player if cherry ripe on his first start for new connections and needs watching carefully in the market.

4/1

5th

4

(8)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:12 Curragh

My Mate Alfie

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

Enjoyed a purple patch at the backend of last season which included a win in this race; had been running well in defeat this season until failing to fire in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock; may be able to get back on track in these calmer waters, especially with rain forecast.

100/30

15/2

Form: 13-062 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Dual winner here on soft ground and Navan win last year came on yielding; handled good ground well however here on Derby weekend when second to a well-handicapped type; unlucky-in-running fifth in this race last year, should go well.
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8th

9

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Heavenly Power

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; five-time winner, the most recent over C&D (yielding) in October 2024 off 4lb higher; shaped as though in need of the run last time at the Curragh and should be much sharper now; interesting.

20/1

7th

9

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Heavenly Power

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; five-time winner including three 6f victories at this venue; on losing run since winning at Naas in October 2024 (6f, yielding); no joy last season but did run well in defeat at times and returns 3lb below his last winning mark; record fresh suggests he might need this.

20/1

11/2

Form: -26232 CD BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Prolific sprinter whose 15 wins have all been at 6f, including this race in 2022 off 100; series of solid runs this term without success, twice at Epsom including early this month; not quite the force of old but seems sure to run his race off reduced mark.
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5

(13)

15th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 4

18:15 Hamilton

Mr Wagyu

9st 6lb

J: Harry Russell

T: John & Sean Quinn

Useful on his day; however, on a three-year losing spell and current mark reflects a decline in his form since last July; the betting may offer further guidance with Ripon reappearance under his belt.

16/1

8th

11

(10)

17th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ripon

Mr Wagyu

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

raced near side, prominent, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 8 in group

7/1

8th

11

(10)

17th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

15:42 Ripon

Mr Wagyu

9st 3lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Formerly smart handicapper; 15 wins from 94 starts including two victories over C&D; hasn't won anywhere since 2022 and lost his way last year, but did go close here on 2024 reappearance; could bounce back; goes on any ground.

7/1

Form: -13033

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Went up 12lb for winning at Naas on seasonal return in April and holding her own of late, most recently good third at same venue a fortnight ago; 1lb wrong here but should run her race.
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16th

12

(16)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Tai Tam Bay

9st 5lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Second over C&D on heavy three starts ago, 1-29 record is a negative, placed ten times; visor replaces the usual blinkers.

12/1

9th

16

(12)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Tai Tam Bay

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Won 6f Naas handicap off 1lb higher in April 2024; best form last season was on seasonal debut when third over C&D off 78; went close on C&D return last month and fair effort after a slow start at Naas 12 days ago; player despite being 5lb wrong.

14/1

5th

12

(15)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:35 Naas

Tai Tam Bay

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

C&D winner two years ago; best form last season was on seasonal debut and in the latter part of the campaign; big chance following last Sunday's cliamer-ridden Curragh second, 1 1/4l ahead of Mickey The Steel.

4/1

Form: 9-6310 C

Last run: 20 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Twice a winner here at conventional 6f and twice successful over slightly further at Listowel including last month in runaway fashion; seemed to be ridden to see out 7f trip here on Derby weekend but never involved off 9lb higher mark.
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10th

12

(11)

20th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

14:35 Curragh

Coumshingaun

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

towards rear

14/1

10th

7

(11)

30th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Coumshingaun

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Twice a winner here at 6f and twice successful over slightly further at Listowel including early this month when running away; 9lb rise however makes this tough and stiff 7f here raises stamina concerns.

13/2

1st

4

(12)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 60y

14:42 Listowel

Coumshingaun

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

midfield, headway on outer home turn, ran on well inside final furlong, led final 110yds, won going away

8/1

Form: 5-0413

Last run: 20 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Two of three wins have come at Fairyhouse, notably conditions event last month and backed that up with career-best close third to My Mate Alfie in Listed here over conventional 6f on Derby weekend (rider dropped whip) in first-time cheekpieces; 5lb better off with that rival here.
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19th

3

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Tango Flare

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Beat course specialist Big Gossey when winning the Bold Lad Handicap here last September; no luck in running in two handicaps this term; won a Fairyhouse conditions race for the third time in four years before a fine second to Big Gossey in a Listed race here last time, a whisker in front of Bodhi Bear.

9/1

2nd

3

(8)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Tango Flare

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Beat Big Gossey by 0.5l when winning the Bold Lad Handicap here last September but was in receipt of 10lbs; slow start to this season but back on song in Fairyhouse median auction race latest, winning it for the third time; unlucky in running when down the field in this last season; will like this ground.

13/2

12/1

Form: -51443

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Dundalk maiden winner has fared well off what looked a stiff opening handicap mark, twice not getting much luck in running in Naas contests; remains potential improver given more luck in running.
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6th

6

(6)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

15:22 Gowran Park

Ohailbhic

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

In excellent form at Dundalk earlier this year; 0-9 on turf and moderate effort at Naas (6f, good) on return from 124 days off on latest; should strip fitter now and 7f more suitable so not totally discounted.

7/1

7th

2

(1)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

18:00 Naas

Ohailbhic

9st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

In good form at Dundalk early in the year; third when favourite for a 7f handicap; showed improvement when going up to 1m, recording back-to-back wins; might find this trip inadequate on his first outing after a break.

6/1

10/1

Form: 050-14 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Won twice on testing ground at Naas for Michael O'Callaghan last year; 100-1 when rallying winner of premier handicap here on Guineas' weekend on stable debut (Torivega, Tango Flare behind) on good ground and backed that up with another solid run here on Derby weekend; same mark here so entitled to be thereabouts again.
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2nd

1

(9)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Navan

Red Letter Bray

10st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Liam P Cusack

Started off the season by causing a 100-1 shock in a Curragh premier handicap and ran well at the same venue next time; substandard effort in the Scurry last time and needs to bounce back.

12/1

13th

5

(17)

20th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

14:35 Curragh

Red Letter Bray

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

prominent

10/1

4th

2

(2)

29th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Red Letter Bray

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Won twice on testing ground for Michael O'Callaghan last year; 100-1 when a rallying winner of a premier handicap here last month on his stable debut having been gelded with a few of these behind him; up 6lb for that and should be a leading contender once more.

5/1

16/1

Form: 6-01

Last run: 60 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Very lightly raced 4yo off the mark on third maiden attempt when making most in Cork contest over this trip in May in first-time blinkers; high enough initial mark now on handicap debut.
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3rd

1

(5)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Gerrits Gem

10st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: J G Coogan

Prominent racer's three wins have come at Cork; has run well over C&D and is capable off this mark; this season's form hasn't been great but if the forecast rain comes, he may well revive.

20/1

10th

2

(7)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Gerrits Gem

9st 10lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: J G Coogan

All three wins for Kieran Cotter came at Cork (6f-1m); a long way below his best in three runs for new yard this term; others preferred.

20/1

7th

1

(7)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

Gerrits Gem

10st 0lb

J: Terry Casey

T: J G Coogan

All three wins for Kieran Cotter came at Cork (6f-1m); a long way below best in two races this term.

25/1

Form: 706-01 C

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Prolific winner was gaining second success at this track when making all over 7f (first at that trip) on Guineas' weekend off a reduced mark, handling good ground well; 6lb rise makes this a lot tougher.
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12th

1

(11)

22nd Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:12 Naas

Hurricane Ivor

10st 0lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Won this race at a big price last year; will again be a surprise if he prevails; stable appears to have a better chance with Collecting Coin.

20/1

5

(7)

27th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Hurricane Ivor

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Eight wins including once over C&D; some fine runs in defeat since winning at Naas on return this term; probably found the ground a bit quick at Leopardstown last time; is better here too but rain would help.

8/1

6

(6)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Hurricane Ivor

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Fine stalwart has won eight races, including seasonal return at Naas in March (7f, soft-to-heavy); below best of late but reduced mark now and soft ground so could improve on recent form.

10/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €112.20
Straight Forecast €118.12
Tricast €1195.82
Trifecta €1828.80

Selections

The Irish Sun:

Profit Refused

POSTDATA:

My Mate Alfie

SPOTLIGHT:

Heavenly Power

TOPSPEED:

Hurricane Ivor

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mr Wagyu