September 29 / 17.30 Curragh

17.30

Yielding

SBK Maiden

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 18 runners
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SBK Maiden

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

66/1 (Won)

  • Win: £56.20
  • Place: £9.10

Form: 8-

Last run: 334 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Late headway in back-end 6f juvenile maiden here and reappears here from 11 months' absence.
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2nd

1

21st Mar 2025

Good To Soft

2m 1f 87y

Class 2

15:20 Musselburgh

Belfrina

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Won Flat maiden in Ireland in September and has taken very well to hurdling for new stable, despite a tendency to race too freely; justified favouritism in fillies' Listed race at Doncaster (2m, good to soft) in January and could have more to offer if subsequent wind op has made a difference.

2/1

1st

2

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 1

12:20 Doncaster

Belfrina

11st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

took keen hold, raced in third, went second 3 out

Evs

1st

2

25th Jan 2025

Good To Soft

2m 0f 128y

Class 1

12:20 Doncaster

Belfrina

11st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

took keen hold, raced in third, went second 3 out

Evs

10/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 636

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Encouraging second run when third in Leopardstown maiden over this trip in June but never landed a blow over C&D later same month; back from a break with still scope for improvement so don't rule out.
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2nd

9

(12)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Royal Entry

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Maiden and handicap winner on good ground this year and also placed in a Fairyhouse Group 3 (1m6f, good) in July; hampered when a 4.25l third behind Fleur De Chine in the Listed Bluebell Stakes at Naas on latest; this ground may not be ideal.

8/1

2nd

9

(12)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 4f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Royal Entry

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Maiden and handicap winner on good ground this year and also placed in a Fairyhouse Group 3 (1m6f, good) in July; hampered when a 4.25l third behind Fleur De Chine in the Listed Bluebell Stakes at Naas on latest; this ground may not be ideal.

8/1

3rd

8

(18)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

15:45 Naas

Royal Entry

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Won Cork maiden over this trip in May and best effort when landing 1m2f Down Royal fillies' handicap (beating Lady Lunette); creditable efforts in Group company since so remains of interest back in Listed class.

9/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.40

Form: 652

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Much improved for step up to today's trip at Navan earlier this month, every chance but ultimately outstayed; more needed to play a major role here but clearly going the right way.
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9th

4

22nd May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

17:20 Downpatrick

Dahab

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: D Broad

Runner-up in three Flat maidens for Noel Kelly; beaten 20l at Ayr on hurdling bow; tailed off on stable debut in first-time tongue-tie (retained) at Sligo 10 days ago; others preferred.

50/1

13th

5

12th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 166y

17:27 Sligo

Dahab

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Cleary

T: D Broad

Runner-up in three Flat maidens for Noel Kelly and rated 70; beaten 20l at Ayr on hurdling bow; new trainer fits a tongue-tie.

16/1

Form: 3

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made plenty of use of on recent Cork debut over 1m, losing second late on behind a clear winner; upped in trip here and good bit of improvement likely required.
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1

30th May 2026

Good

2m 7f 100y

17:00 Listowel

Silent Guardian

11st 12lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Anthony McCann

Scored on second handicap hurdle start over 2m3f at Clonmel in March (soft) off 99 when dropped in grade; moderate on the Flat at Roscommon 12 days ago; this is a tougher task than his win but can't be dismissed.

7/1

6th

5

(12)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 17y

19:50 Roscommon

Silent Guardian

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Had some good efforts on the Flat for Emmet Mullins, showing early promise in 3yo maidens and just behind Pavilion End when fourth in 1m4f AW handicap in October; won 2m3f handicap hurdle at Clonmel in March.

12/1

1st

1

26th Mar 2026

Soft

2m 2f 188y

17:12 Clonmel

Silent Guardian

11st 13lb

J: Conor Brassil

T: Anthony McCann

Flat maiden; mild promise in three maiden hurdles; moderate seventh on handicap debut at Fairyhouse.

16/1

66/1

Form: 06

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Well held both recent maidens, eligible for a mark after this.
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7th

4

27th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 1f 162y

Class 5

17:05 Fontwell

Dr Waksman

11st 9lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

Has finished runner-up on the Flat and over hurdles but has been struggling under both codes since returning from more than three months off; the new cheekpieces will need to make a difference.

10/1

1

23rd Feb 2026

Soft

1m 7f 195y

Class 5

14:00 Plumpton

Dr Waksman

12st 0lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Chris Gordon

14-race maiden; went close on the Flat at Kempton (1m3f, AW) last July, but he's struggled under both codes in four subsequent runs; now makes his handicap hurdle debut but he needs improvement back in this sphere.

10/1

6th

8

(2)

21st Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

1m 7f 218y

Class 5

18:00 Kempton (AW)

Dr Waksman

9st 4lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Chris Gordon

13-race maiden who was well beaten in two 1m4f handicaps before another disappointing run back over hurdles last month; has placed form on AW but a bit to prove now.

12/1

OUR TIP

12/1

Form: 04

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Belated debut at Navan early this month and 13 days later took a nice step forward from that when good fourth over this trip at Dundalk in first-time tongue-tie; may not have to improve too much on that to play a role here back on turf.
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7

(13)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Altesse Blanche

9st 6lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A Oliver

midfield

8/1

6th

1

(1)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Altesse Blanche

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

in touch with leaders

12/1

4th

2

(8)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Altesse Blanche

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: A Oliver

Made belated debut at Navan this month but was never a factor on the day; much more needed in first-time tongue-tie.

50/1

20/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Teofilo filly cost 30,000gns as a foal and 55,000euros as a yearling; half-sister to winners Dacesa (5f 2yo; RPR 77) and Two Door Saloon (French 1m1f); dam French 1m4f AW winner, half-sister to Irish 2,000 Guineas third Irishcorrespondent (HK 1m2f-1m4f Group 1 winner as Exultant); newcomer worth a market check.
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8th

2

(11)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 5f 190y

15:22 Sligo

Awakening

10st 2lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: John M Burke

With the exception of a decent effort on debut, her maiden form has been moderate; not seen since a couple of spins over hurdles last August; tongue-tie on for handicap debut.

20/1

13th

11

22nd Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Awakening

10st 8lb

J: E Walsh

T: John M Burke

Maiden showed a glimpse of ability on the Flat; beaten 26l in a Sligo maiden hurdle on debut and will have to improve plenty from that.

22/1

7

7th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 193y

17:35 Sligo

Awakening

11st 4lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: John M Burke

Showed a bit of promise on the Flat last year for Joe Murphy but below par in three runs on the level for new yard this year and now switches to hurdles; others hold more pressing claims.

33/1

8th
19 (9)
Daboya

13/2

Form: 5264

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Best of three maiden efforts came when second in a fillies' contest at Gowran (9.5f, good); ran okay with cheekpieces fitted when fourth at Naas (10.4f) on handicap debut and now replaced by blinkers.
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5th

15

(9)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 40y

14:34 Gowran Park

Daboya

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: R Donohoe

Dual-purpose; just 1lb higher than when winning a Curragh handicap last season (1m4f, good); shaped with promise when a 5l fifth of 14 at Roscommon latest and has gone well here before; interesting but wouldn't want to see much rain.

10/1

5th

3

(9)

11th May 2026

Good

1m 4f 46y

19:53 Roscommon

Daboya

10st 1lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: R Donohoe

Won a 1m4f Curragh handicap last season off 3lb lower; added a Thurles maiden hurdle in November; strip fitter for comeback at Navan (behind Radar Ahead); could go well.

18/1

13th

4

(3)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 5f 0y

17:25 Navan

Daboya

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: R Donohoe

Versatile mare has won on turf/AW and over hurdles; ground should be coming right for her; lacks the advantage of a recent outing.

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Starspangledbanner gelding a 95,000euros yearling; half-brother to 7f/1m winner Silken Ladder (RPR 90); dam won in Russia, half-sister to Australian 1m4f Group 1 winner Magic Hurricane; newcomer likely all the better for the experience.
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3rd

9

28th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:40 Limerick

Lukers Tipple

11st 12lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Second in seven of his 12 races over hurdles, including when beaten 16l by subsequent Grade 1 winner Zeus Power at Thurles last December; had a Flat run last month; overdue for a win and looks the part here despite his concerning profile.

11/8

7th

7

(3)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 90y

19:30 Bellewstown

Lukers Tipple

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual-purpose maiden; best of four runs on the Flat a neck second in a C&D maiden (good) last April when trained by Andrew Kinirons; handles an ease and has gone well fresh; rated 77 and in the mix.

8/1

9

27th Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 100y

13:17 Wexford

Lukers Tipple

10st 13lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual-purpose maiden; runner up in five of eight starts over hurdles and rated 118; reeled in late on at Downpatrick on latest after attempting to make all on second start for this yard; should make another bold bid.

9/4

14/1

Form: 5036

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Promise on a couple of occasions over shorter trips but not progressing; upped in trip and cheekpieces reached for here (tongue-tie worn to-date now discarded).
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11th

12

(10)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Old Sea

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield, niggled along briefly after 2f

14/1

6th

5

(12)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:55 Cork

Old Sea

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Mrs John Harrington

Promise on AW debut and bounced back from lesser run when third of seven in Killarney maiden; should give a good account and solid place contender.

3/1

3rd

7

(7)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:50 Killarney

Old Sea

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

raced in third, lost position when outpaced and switched right over 2f out, kept on towards finish, went third again post

7/1

Form: 25 BF

Last run: 57 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ran a blinder on heavy ground in 1m Leopardstown maiden on debut in April but was held back by quicker ground until disappointing odds-on favourite at Galway last month, not handling track; fitted with tongue-tie here and upped in trip.
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8th

5

(3)

2nd Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 5y

Class 5

16:48 Pontefract

Thequietman

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Ex-Irish maiden who has been essentially regressive, over 7f/1m in a hood, for current stable; however, pedigree suggests this return to 1m2f is worth exploring; headgear is removed; resurgence is possible.

16/1

9th

2

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 5

14:40 Redcar

Thequietman

9st 9lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: David O’Meara

Seven-race maiden; kept on for third in Southwell novice (7f, AW) on stable debut in December but two lesser AW runs followed in January, the latter his handicap debut (1m); returns from break with quite a bit to prove.

14/1

9th

7

(1)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

13:32 Southwell (AW)

Thequietman

9st 6lb

J: David Nolan

T: David O’Meara

Ex-Irish maiden; he hasn't landed a blow in two 7f runs for new yard (after 440 days off) but he moves back up in trip for his handicap debut and still has low mileage.

8/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kendargent gelding a 33,000gns yearling, is first foal of an 11.6f-2m winner (RPR 94), from family of Group 1 mid-distance winners Alborada and Albanova; debutant the lesser likely of the Oliver runners.
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10th

9

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

14:24 Chepstow

Another Lifetime

10st 8lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Made low-key debut on the Flat in Ireland in September, but kept on for very respectable third in Southwell novice (1m3f, AW; RPR 71) in December; now with another new stable for hurdling career; market may guide.

16/1

10th

9

21st Apr 2025

Good

2m 0f 11y

Class 4

14:24 Chepstow

Another Lifetime

10st 8lb

J: Richie McLernon

T: Neil Mulholland

Made low-key debut on the Flat in Ireland in September, but kept on for very respectable third in Southwell novice (1m3f, AW; RPR 71) in December; now with another new stable for hurdling career; market may guide.

16/1

4

(6)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

1m 4f 14y

Class 5

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Another Lifetime

9st 5lb

J: Dougie Costello

T: Neil Mulholland

Ex-Irish; sold for 3,000gns in October; fair third for Nigel Hawke in 1m3f novice here in December after three months off; absent for another two months since and has switched stables again, but has form claims.

8/1

14th
5 (17)
Bay Brook

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Ribchester gelding an 8,500euros foal; half-brother to five winners inc Dream Mover (5.5f-7f inc 2yo/AW; RPR 97), Taper Tantrum (7f/1m 2yo, 89; useful 2m jumps), Wakeup Little Suzy (7f/1m AW; 78) and Make Magic (7f AW; 68); dam 6f 2yo winner (94); newcomer likely all the better for the experience.
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20

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Bay Brook

11st 7lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

One promising maiden run as a juvenile hurdler; has failed to build on that; second reserve.

20

30th Oct 2025

Good

1m 7f 150y

16:00 Thurles

Bay Brook

11st 7lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

One promising maiden run as a juvenile hurdler; has failed to build on that; second reserve.

5

12th Oct 2025

Good

2m 2f 140y

14:17 Cork

Bay Brook

11st 9lb

J: Eoin G Kelly

T: Adrian Murray

Ran well in one of four maidens for Paul Nolan; was returning from 289 days off when stopping quickly on handicap and stable debut at Galway last month when just 7-1; likely capable of better but best watched for now.

16/1

50/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Gleneagles half-brother to 7f-9.5f winner Le Reveur (inc AW/Italy; RPR 82); dam 6f-1m2f winner (inc Listed; 105), half-sister to prolific 1m AW winner Samphire Coast; tongue-tied for belated debut, market likely best guide.
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8th

5

(8)

7th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 30y

14:20 Killarney

Crossglen

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: E J O’Grady

Slowly away and never involved in a recent 1m2f maiden at the Curragh; can be discounted.

66/1

15th

6

(11)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Crossglen

9st 8lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: E J O’Grady

slowly away, always behind

50/1

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Acclamation filly is closely related to 1m4f/1m5f winner Twoforthegutter (RPR 65); dam 9.4f AW winner (84), half-sister to Listed winners Daktani (1m), Diatribe (6f/7f) and Diaphora (1m); newcomer best watched.
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5

28th Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

13:50 Navan

Rose Of The Sea

11st 7lb

J: Tiernan Power Roche

T: P J Rothwell

Soundly beaten in both Flat outings and pulled up when last seen on New Year's Eve 2024 on hurdling debut; ruled out.

100/1

17

31st Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 89y

13:35 Punchestown

Rose Of The Sea

10st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: E Sheehy

Soundly beaten both Flat outings in the autumn, can only be watched now switched to hurdles.

66/1

17

31st Dec 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 89y

13:35 Punchestown

Rose Of The Sea

10st 7lb

J: Kevin Sexton

T: E Sheehy

Soundly beaten both Flat outings in the autumn, can only be watched now switched to hurdles.

66/1

100/1

Form: 0-

Last run: 411 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Showed very little on Dundalk debut over a year ago and reappears here for new yard (having refused to load on recent intended run at Gowran).
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12th

6

(3)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:35 Naas

Arturo Bay

9st 6lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Shane Ryder

Showed very little on her Dundalk debut last year and no better on first run for this yard when upped in trip at the Curragh in September; impossible to recommend.

100/1

17th

3

(19)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Arturo Bay

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Shane Ryder

prominent

100/1

2

(13)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 100y

16:35 Gowran Park

Arturo Bay

9st 8lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Shane Ryder

Showed very little when 33s for her debut and has been off 403 days; fitted with tongue-tie on yard debut.

100/1

Form: 00

Last run: 177 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two poor runs, easily dismissed; tongue-tie tried.
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15th

7

(15)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 1f 100y

17:00 Gowran Park

Decorated Princess

9st 3lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Adrian Sexton

Well beaten in four maidens and can't be fancied.

200/1

11th

7

(6)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:21 Navan

Decorated Princess

9st 3lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Adrian Sexton

outpaced early, raced in last

66/1

18th

20

(15)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Decorated Princess

9st 3lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Adrian Sexton

led

100/1

Form: 5-46 BF

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Promising comeback run over C&D last month but disappointingly never landed a blow when warm favourite at Dundalk nine days ago (Altesse Blanche ahead of him); bit to prove now.
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No Results Found

Non-runners

Bard Of Avon, Florida Taiga, John Steinbeck, Perfect Reel, Iseult Of Ireland

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Payout
Exacta €401.90
Straight Forecast €261.92
Trifecta €2890.00

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Thequietman

POSTDATA:

Dahab

SPOTLIGHT:

John Steinbeck

The Irish Sun:

Thequietman