August 10 / 16.00 Curragh

16.00

Good

Holden Plant Rentals Handicap

  • Prize money: £11286.96
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 10 runners
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Holden Plant Rentals Handicap

Runners: 10 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.00
  • Place: £1.80

Form: 501954 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Dundalk maiden winner last year and added a handicap success over the minimum at Cork in June; signs the assessor has caught up more recently though.
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4th

1

(8)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Bold Optimist

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

C&D maiden winner in 2023; added two 5f turf wins in 2024; very encouraging third back from a break over C&D in February under this rider; didn't look the easiest mount for a 10lb claimer last time when hanging; he's 11lb lower than his last winning mark and Coen back aboard is a plus.

4/1

6th

3

(5)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Bold Optimist

10st 1lb

J: Ross Fagan

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Won a C&D maiden in 2023, and added two turf 5f wins in 2024; last month's third over 5f was encouraging after a break; every chance with 10lb claimed.

6/1

3rd

4

(5)

13th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:28 Dundalk (AW)

Bold Optimist

9st 13lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Daniel McLoughlin

Won his maiden over 6f here in 2023, and added two turf 5f wins in 2024; last win came off a mark of 81; unseen since moderate run at Tipperary in August.

10/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.60

Form: -25061 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Below her best on AW but made a mockery of a 23-runner handicap at Cork on her return to turf when bolting up; 15lb higher and a career best called for as a result but the yard are in remarkable form with more than a 50 percent strike-rate in recent weeks and she can't be ruled out; drops back to 5f.
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10th

1

(9)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Samrogue

10st 6lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Four-time C&D winner also won on turf at Cork in July ensuring a 15lb hike; safely held in Group 3 company over C&D latest; back into calmer waters but tough ask off current mark.

15/2

10th

1

(9)

6th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Samrogue

10st 6lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Four-time C&D winner also won on turf at Cork in July ensuring a 15lb hike; safely held in Group 3 company over C&D latest; back into calmer waters but tough ask off current mark.

15/2

11th

9

(2)

25th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Samrogue

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Four-time C&D winner also won on turf at Cork in July ensuring a 15lb hike; safely held in Listed company latest and even stiffer task awaits here.

50/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 51-201 CD

Last run: 29 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won this last year off 78 and went close over 6f here on this season's return; bounced back from a lesser C&D effort to win a 5f Dundalk handicap last month with some of these in behind; clearly thriving but will need a career best to defy this handicap mark.
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9th

3

(1)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:40 Dundalk (AW)

Little Queenie

9st 10lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Paul W Flynn

Eight-time winner including four over C&D, most recently in December off 90; below best in conditions event back at 5f on latest, return to this trip and handicap ranks should suit.

8/1

3rd

4

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Little Queenie

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Paul W Flynn

Eight-time winner including over C&D; scored off 90 in a 6f handicap here on latest in December and is now rated 95; gets the mares' allowance and her rider's 7lb claim brings her right into this on the figures; not discounted.

4/1

OUR TIP

Form: 438372 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back from much lower marks last season; yet to get her head in front this term and her mark suffered after a narrow defeat at Listed level earlier in the campaign but has remained competitive enough and showed this sort of mark is workable when runner-up at Cork last month; fast ground is fine and should be competitive again.
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8th

9

(1)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Tipperary

So Majestic

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Kate McGivern

dwelt start, midfield up the centre, outpaced over 1f out

12/1

11th

13

(12)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

So Majestic

9st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Miss Kate McGivern

Has ground to make up on Azure Blue on an Listed Ayr run in June and Group 2 company was a bitter pill to swallow in Believing's race at the Curragh in July; usual hood is discarded; has lots to find.

100/1

4th

3

(7)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Curragh

So Majestic

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Kate McGivern

dwelt start, in rear, smooth headway and in touch with leaders under 2f out, challenging 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds

11/2

Form: 762945 CD

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner; fourth behind Little Queenie prior to a lesser run back on turf at Cork last month; only 3lb above last winning mark and has place possibilities.
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7th

5

(4)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Harrys Hill

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Better known for his turf exploits and he's 1-8 on the AW; others preferred after finishing down the field at Navan after a break.

20/1

6th

4

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:32 Navan

Harrys Hill

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Martin Hassett

Eight-time winner on turf including once over C&D; sole success last season in Tipperary rated race (5f, good) when he had Eclairage 1.25l behind in third and weighted to uphold that form; runner up in this last year on seasonal return off 3lb higher; can't discount.

14/1

9th

7

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Naas

Harrys Hill

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

Multiple winner but has lost his way since doing well in the height of summer and trainer now turns to cheekpieces.

14/1

7/1

Form: 3-2127 C

Last run: 92 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Didn't seem to appreciate a return to 7f last time but had been in good form previously and his best form is over shorter, albeit on softer ground than what he'll get here; should be competitive if he handles conditions.
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1st

2

(6)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Stag Night

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

One win and five places from ten Curragh starts; good chance now after second over C&D last month, marking an improvement from a third placing over 6f on seasonal debut; best suited by soft ground.

4/1

2nd

6

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Stag Night

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Course winner over 6f but effective at this trip; posted a solid effort on seasonal return when a 4.75l third behind Dmaniac here two weeks ago (6f, heavy); 8lb swing should enable him to get closer to that rival now; player.

7/1

3rd

4

(6)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Stag Night

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Five-time winner including over C&D (yielding); handles testing ground and is 4lb lower than when beaten 2.5l in this race on his seasonal return last year; 3l behind Staysound Susie when last seen in November but weighted to get much closer here; could go well.

11/2

Form: 2-7902 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
No wins since his handicap debut in 2022 but came on from this year's reappearance with neck defeat to Little Queenie on AW latest; that was just his second start since a gelding procedure so potentially more to come.
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6th

7

(11)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Dontspoilasale

9st 8lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Well backed when landing a third C&D win in January; 7f too far here last week, return to this trip to suit but more needed.

12/1

4th

7

(6)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Dontspoilasale

9st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Well-backed when landing a third win here (all at 6f) in January; nearly 3l off stablemate The Liffey in 6f claimer two starts back, most recent handicap run was okay; rare foray over 7f here and could be vulnerable.

15/2

Form: 255150 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won at Bellewstown last month and wasn't beaten far in his follow-up bid but it was a lesser effort at Naas 17 days ago; return to 5f may help but others preferred.
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2nd

6

(11)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rathbranchurch

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

prominent throughout, led inside final 110yds, headed post

5/1

6

(11)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rathbranchurch

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Last win came at Bellewstown (5f, good) last July off 74; tough sort was a beaten favourite when seventh over C&D on his return; hasn't looked like a winner in waiting in two starts since but is well treated now.

5/1

6th

5

(9)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:25 Bellewstown

Rathbranchurch

9st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

C&D winner off 74 last July on good; 6lb lower now; course form figures of 32103; tough sort was a beaten favourite at the Curragh on return and was again strong in the betting when poor at Naas a week later; should improve on quicker ground.

11/2

15/2

Form: 3-4013 D

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the fifth attempt in a maiden at Cork when making all in good style but got outpaced at Tipperary since and will face competition for the lead here; handicap debut.
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7th

6

(5)

27th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:45 Bellewstown

Zarra Ellis

9st 11lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: W McCreery

Made all to get off the mark in a 5f maiden at Cork; hasn't built on that, though being held up on handicap debut at the Curragh perhaps didn't suit her.

16/1

9th

7

(1)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Zarra Ellis

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: W McCreery

raced far side, towards rear, headway and in touch with leaders over 1f out, weakened gradually inside final furlong

15/2

3rd

6

(6)

3rd Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:05 Tipperary

Zarra Ellis

9st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Stepped up considerably on previous 6f/7f form when bolting up in a 5f maiden at Cork last month; raised a punishing 18lb for that, but still has to take on She's Quality on on 9lb worse than handicap terms.

7/1

Form: 008320 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 8st 12lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Beaten less than a length in two 5f handicaps before low-key effort in the Racing League at Yarmouth last month; probably on a tough enough mark in a competitive race, even if he does bounce back to this season's best.
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9

(10)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Only Spoofing

9st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Hardy veteran has won fourteen races on turf, all on good and good to firm ground, but handles an ease; is 15lb lower than when winning at Musselburgh last year and didn't run badly at Bellewstown (5f, soft) on latest; could go well.

10/1

6th

5

(13)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 3y

17:55 Bellewstown

Only Spoofing

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Likeable veteran won for the fourteenth time at Musselburgh (5f, good) last April and is 13lb lower now; showed some spark when a 2l fourth at Dundalk on penultimate and was third over this C&D (soft) off 5lb higher in October; can't discount.

14/1

8th

7

(5)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:37 Dundalk (AW)

Only Spoofing

8st 13lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Attractive handicap mark, but veteran's 14 wins have come on turf; 0-11 on AW but his 2l fourth over 6f here last time is a reason for hope, as is the drop back to 5f now.

6/1

Non-runners

Greek Flower

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €33.60
Straight Forecast €31.34
Tricast €147.90
Trifecta €253.30

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

So Majestic

The Irish Sun:

Greek Flower

SPOTLIGHT:

Dontspoilasale

POSTDATA:

Samrogue

TOPSPEED:

Harry's Hill