September 28 / 16.55 Curragh

16.55

Good

Glenroyal Hotel Student Derby Handicap

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Glenroyal Hotel Student Derby Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £21.90
  • Place: £6.00

Form: 758

Last run: 108 days

W: 10st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Getting better with each run in maiden company and was only beaten 5l at Limerick when last seen in June; fair mark and market may be a good guide on whether he's ready for his return to action.
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6

11th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 11y

Class 2

16:00 Chepstow

Narragansett

11st 0lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

2-5 over hurdles, the latter win gained on handicap debut at Sandown (2m, good to soft) in March; may still have more to offer but some of the others here have stronger form.

12/1

10th

8

(2)

11th Sep 2025

Good

1m 4f 6y

Class 4

15:18 Epsom

Narragansett

10st 12lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Unexposed on the Flat and he scored on handicap debut when winning the Student Derby at Curragh (1m2f, good) for Andrew Slattery just under a year ago; largely campaigned over hurdles for this yard and he won at Plumpton (soft) and Sandown (also 2m, good to soft) in February/March under Conor O'Farrell; turned over at odds-on in a three-runner Plumpton handicap when last seen in April but far from ruled out on this Flat return.

9/1

4

3rd Apr 2025

Good

2m 4f 114y

Class 4

16:15 Plumpton

Narragansett

11st 2lb

J: Conor O’Farrell

T: Neil Mulholland

Good-ground Flat winner who is improving over hurdles; won easily here on soft and did well to follow up in a steadily run race at Sandown (again 2m; good to soft); he's now 2-2 in the hood and probably still on a fair mark despite latest 5lb rise; the step up in trip is the grey area.

2/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 514458

Last run: 17 days

W: 11st 2lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Gained a first turf success at Leopardstown in June and had been holding his form okay until a below par run at Cork last time; this could stretch him if the ground gets testing though.
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7th

4

(6)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Bear Profit

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard O’Leary

Has won five races up to 1m1f from 34 Flat starts; fine runs in defeat in premier handicaps at Leopardstown and Galway over the summer but was a bit below that level in the Cambridgeshire here last time; can be keen so needs to settle better.

7/1

7

(8)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:37 Curragh

Bear Profit

9st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Progressive 6yo won at Leopardstown in June and has stepped forward again in thee runs in defeat since, latest when beaten a head in Colm Quinn BMW Mile at Galway; 5lb higher but remains very much one to keep on side.

6/1

12

(3)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:40 Galway

Bear Profit

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Progressive 6yo won at Leopardstown last month and most recently career-best at same venue when staying on third to Slieve Binnian in premier handicap, having not had the clearest of runs; each-way claims.

12/1

7/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 574

Last run: 54 days

W: 10st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Promise in each of her three maiden starts so far; not guaranteed to go on slower ground if the rain arrives but has been given a workable mark for her handicap debut.
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2nd

5

(2)

28th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 6y

Class 3

15:50 Epsom

Nunc Est Bibendum

8st 4lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Ex-Irish mare who secured an AW hat-trick once upped to 2m across December and January but suffered odds-on reversal when dropped to 1m6f in bid for the four-timer; drops further in trip returned to turf (had form on grass in Ireland) on this first start for three months; others more persuasive.

8/1

5th

1

(7)

22nd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

16:00 Southwell (AW)

Nunc Est Bibendum

10st 4lb

J: Jude Fernandes

T: Gary & Josh Moore

Record of 3-3 since upped to 2m, most recently scoring readily at Lingfield last week; incurs 5lb penalty but Jude Fernandes takes off 7lb; ran well over C&D prior to the hat-trick; progressing well on AW and commands respect.

6/4

16/1

Form: 055055

Last run: 11 days

W: 11st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
No wins success a Dundalk success on debut last December and hasn't managed to progress since switch to handicaps; cheekpieces on and there's a suspicion the ground would be against her if it turned soft.
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10th

1

(6)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Nahori

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

AW winner, showed potential for turf success with several good Curragh runs last season; beaten favourite in races at Limerick and the Curragh this season for this stable; seems risky but could feature; competing from a new career-low, 23lb below initial mark after debut win.

6/1

23

(17)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:25 Curragh

Nahori

8st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Some decent runs in defeat, incl'over C&D, while dropping in the handicap last year; poor in testing ground on debut for this yard but can do better under these conditions.

20/1

23

(17)

23rd May 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:25 Curragh

Nahori

8st 9lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Some decent runs in defeat, incl'over C&D, while dropping in the handicap last year; poor in testing ground on debut for this yard but can do better under these conditions.

20/1

11/2

Form: /10063

Last run: 39 days

W: 10st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Returned from lengthy absence to win at Limerick back in May and back to form in his last couple of runs; seems to relish an ease in the ground and one for the shortlist.
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10th

6

30th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:41 Listowel

Forlio

11st 12lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: Paul W Flynn

Dual Flat winner is rated 62 in that sphere; some okay runs on the level recently; much more needed to make immediate impact now over hurdles.

25/1

8th

12

(12)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

Forlio

9st 6lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Paul W Flynn

Two-time winner; last won at Navan in October (1m2f, yielding) off 9lb lower; ran on well late for a 6.25l fifth at Navan latest; stamina to prove for this trip and may be on tough mark for now.

7/1

Form: 1174-6 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Won a beginners' at Downpatrick last week and has a couple of AW wins to his name on the level; however, others appear to be on better marks in this sphere at present.
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9th

13

29th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

18:05 Wolverhampton (AW)

Someones Wish

10st 0lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Patrick Morris

Course scorer (for Robert Eddery) in 2023; a fair winning hurdler/chaser for Gordon Elliott since but pulled up over hurdles at Perth last month on final run for yard; more needed for his new stable.

25/1

10

23rd Apr 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

16:10 Perth

Someones Wish

11st 4lb

J: Harry Cobden

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual AW Flat winner who has won a chase and a handicap hurdle at Downpatrick since joining Gordon Elliott; hasn't been at his best since winning over hurdles in October (2m1f, yielding); stable has a fine record here.

12/1

6th

5

21st Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

2m 1f 0y

16:52 Navan

Someones Wish

11st 5lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: Gordon Elliott

Dual AW winner has a win apiece over hurdles and fences; moderate form shown in last two runs over hurdles, finishing eighth both times; returns to chasing now and he will appreciate better ground if it appears; others preferred.

12/1

Form: -75301 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 10st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Off the mark at the 23rd attempt in a Naas handicap last month when picking up off a strong pace; 5lb higher but fairly consistent on the Flat this year and has place claims.
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3rd

6

19th Apr 2026

Good

2m 2f 148y

Class 5

16:18 Stratford

Chicago Storm

11st 13lb

J: Beau Morgan

T: Daisy Hitchins

Out of form in December when last seen over hurdles but looked back in good nick when winning on AW in February and is 5lb lower than when scoring over C&D (good to soft) in March 2025; interesting.

7/1

6th

4

(3)

2nd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 3f 23y

Class 5

20:18 Southwell (AW)

Chicago Storm

9st 7lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Daisy Hitchins

Steps back up in grade but looks shortlist material, having registered a C&D win under Millie Wonnacott most recently, taking well to Southwell at the first attempt and taking AW record to 2-7.

7/1

16/1

Form: 353520

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
17-race maiden; shaped like her turn may be near at Down Royal at the start of the month but not as good at Punchestown last week; didn't show much on her sole run on soft and may not want the rain to arrive.
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10th

16

(10)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Tartaraghan

8st 12lb

T: John C McConnell

Second reserve; belatedly off the mark at Navan in July but form has dipped since a claimer second in August.

8th

11

(12)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Tartaraghan

9st 6lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Turf winner is 0-4 on the AW; has failed to fire in handicaps (including over C&D) since second in a Sligo claimer in August; others make more appeal.

16/1

3

(1)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:13 Bellewstown

Tartaraghan

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: John C McConnell

Only 1-31 but placed plenty of times; however, may need further ideally and wouldn't want rain.

12/1

Form: 6-0090

Last run: 66 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
10-race maiden on the Flat and hasn't shown enough since switching to handicaps.
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8th

4

23rd Oct 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 205y

14:52 Clonmel

Wayside Lady

12st 3lb

J: Mr A P Ryan

T: Andrew Slattery

Very modest on the Flat (0-17, rated 37); some signs of ability over hurdles last season; has been sharpened by two Flat runs since joining this stable and may improve; premature to write off.

10/1

10

(4)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 132y

15:30 Thurles

Wayside Lady

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

0-16 on the Flat and low-key yard debut at Bellewstown last week; plenty to prove at present.

33/1

15

(4)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:13 Bellewstown

Wayside Lady

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

18-race maiden who achieved precious little this year and now in another new yard.

25/1

OUR TIP

Form: 540134 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 11st 6lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Front-runner that gained a seventh career success at Roscommon in July and respectable efforts in his two runs since; potential pace angle in this contest and any rain wouldn't be an issue.
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2nd

8

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 1f 210y

16:52 Fairyhouse

Out On Friday

9st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

Eight career wins include twice here at 1m4f; probably needed recent Roscommon comeback run, more expected of here with ground in his favour.

10/1

11th

10

(11)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:50 Roscommon

Out On Friday

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

Front-runner loves it here; won this last year and caught late when second over C&D in August; lack of a prep run is the concern, because his record fresh is not good.

10/1

7

(12)

20th Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 100y

17:10 Gowran Park

Out On Friday

9st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Philip M Byrne

Bagged eighth career win at Roscommon in May (1m4f, good); back down to winning mark when a neck second back at that track on his penultimate run; underwhelming at Galway most recently when well behind (1m4f, soft); three of his wins have come at this distance but he may not appreciate the ground.

11/1

14/1

Form: 099607 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 10st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Sole win came in a 1m2f Goodwood handicap back in 2021; hinted that a return to form might be imminent when beaten roughly 4l at Dundalk last week but others are more convincing.
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6th

2

(9)

26th May 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:48 Dundalk (AW)

Jawhary

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Down the field on turf last time but had been running well here and should still be on a competitive mark; on the shortlist.

3/1

10th

2

(13)

8th May 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 1f 133y

19:22 Ballinrobe

Jawhary

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Having a good time of it of late on the AW, recording a third win there last month off 55; balance of turf form is on decent ground so could struggle in these conditions.

10/1

1st

6

(9)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Jawhary

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual course winner (1m4f) during the winter; beaten only 1.5l over C&D off 54 last month before runner-up here over 1m4f on latest; looks sure to give his running once again; shortlisted.

7/4

Form: 073689 C

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
On a losing run and has stamina to prove at this sort of trip, particularly if rain arrives; wears first-time tongue-tie.
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12th

14

(5)

28th Sep 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Trueba

9st 12lb

J: Ms D J Kirwan

T: Edmond Daniel Linehan

midfield

16/1

9th

11

(12)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Cork

Trueba

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Edmond Daniel Linehan

C&D winner just over a year ago; modest form this year apart from Limerick third in June; suffered interference at this venue on latest.

16/1

9

(5)

16th Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:07 Cork

Trueba

8st 9lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Edmond Daniel Linehan

Below best since winning here last summer (7f, good) until much more encouraging third at Limerick in June (not clear run); tame enough in the finish at Roscommon since so bit to find now.

10/1

Form: 8408

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Improved from debut to finish fourth in a C&D fillies' maiden but struggled in two 1m4f maidens since; possible a drop back to this trip will spark a revival on handicap debut.
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2nd

8

(10)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alfheim

9st 5lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

slowly into stride

11/4

2nd

8

(10)

8th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

20:15 Wolverhampton (AW)

Alfheim

9st 5lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

slowly into stride

11/4

4th

8

(5)

24th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 6f 21y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

Alfheim

9st 4lb

J: Tommie Jakes

T: George Boughey

towards rear

9/2

25/1

Form: 10-400 C

Last run: 18 days

W: 10st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Won 7f handicap here last year but yet to prove she's as effective over further; wears first-time tongue-tie and hood after a low-key run at Galway 18 days ago.
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10

20th Jan 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 33y

14:20 Down Royal

Promo Queen

11st 4lb

J: Kieren Buckley

T: Chris Timmons

Curragh nursery winner in 2023 her only win; lightly raced hurdler, none too fluent when pulled up on handicap debut at Fairyhouse last month; poor AW run since.

25/1

13th

9

(13)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

16:25 Galway

Promo Queen

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Chris Timmons

Struggled in juvenile hurdles last winter; in rear on belated seasonal debut at the Curragh last week.

50/1

Non-runners

Albatala

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Payout
Exacta €144.80
Straight Forecast €111.63
Tricast €588.74
Trifecta €1447.30

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Bear Profit

The Irish Sun:

Someone's Wish

SPOTLIGHT:

Forlio

POSTDATA:

Bear Profit