October 05 / 17.10 Curragh

17.10

Good

Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Handicap

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 25 runners
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Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Handicap

Runners: 25 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £17.40
  • Place: £2.80

Form: 009123 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Facile winnner over 1m at Naas in July and creditable runs off revised mark since, place behind Kinda Tiny over 7f latest.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

10

(14)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:50 Limerick

Selective Power

9st 6lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner who appreciates an ease in the ground; 3lb above his last success in September at Roscommon (7.5f, soft); positive return to turf at Bellewstown (1m, soft) two weeks ago when fourth of 14 following a poor effort at Dundalk prior; no surprise to see him feature.

7/1

4th

8

(7)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Selective Power

9st 8lb

J: James Ryan

T: Thomas Coyle

Three-time turf winner who appreciates an ease in the ground; 5lb above his last success in September at Roscommon (7.5f, soft) but has run well here before and had a recent run at Dundalk so he'll be fit; each-way shout.

14/1

11th

11

(11)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Selective Power

8st 10lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Thomas Coyle

Four-time winner (one at this venue); very comfortable winner of a Roscommon handicap in September off 59 (7.5f, soft); not at the same level off higher mark since; weakened into tenth over 10.5f here latest; this trip looks more suitable but has never won from a mark this high.

33/1

2nd
24 (27)
Hale Bopp

25/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 700068 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Well exposed 6yo ran well in a similarly-sized field over 7f here in August and 1m1f too far since; this is his trip.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

11

(13)

1st Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:59 Gowran Park

Hale Bopp

8st 11lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: R Donohoe

Five-time winner; 2-33 on turf but hasn't won a race of any description since September 2023; decent third over C&D latest, however, and place claims if he can back that up.

7/2

3rd

17

(5)

20th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Hale Bopp

8st 10lb

T: R Donohoe

Has done a lot of racing since her last win which was in September 2023; fair sixth here on penultimate run, but will need to reverse to reverse form with Staywitherjohnny and Half Nutz; first reserve.

7th

16

(12)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Hale Bopp

8st 10lb

T: R Donohoe

Reserve; stuck on a long losing run but continues to go well now and again, as on his penultimate start.

6/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form: 666451 D

Last run: 4 days

W: 10st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Well positioned when off the mark over this trip at Cork on Tuesday; 7lb claim negates penalty.
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8th

3

(2)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

1m 0f 5y

Class 5

20:15 Newcastle (AW)

Alessia Fernanda

9st 8lb

J: Zak Wheatley

T: Declan Carroll

Took advantage of an easing mark to make a winning seasonal reappearance at Southwell (1m; 14-1, first start since wind surgery) in late April; non-runner at Thirsk (ground) on Sunday, and this looks a better fit; likely to have a say from 4lb higher.

13/2

1st

4

(6)

29th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 5

16:05 Southwell (AW)

Alessia Fernanda

9st 9lb

J: Harry Smith

T: Declan Carroll

Her form went the wrong way last season but she returns having had wind surgery and is 7lb lower than when winning on her reappearance last April; trainer had a double here last Saturday; capable of having a big say.

10/1

14/1

  • Place: £4.30

Form: 064140 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
First Irish win came over 1m on easy ground at Killarney and good run here before that; was too close to an overly strong pace at Listowel last time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

12

(1)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Nibras Rainbow

9st 2lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Four-time winner but needed to run better on his recent stable debut to be seriously considered.

25/1

16th

10

(7)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Cork

Nibras Rainbow

9st 4lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Four career wins include at Dundalk last November for Gavin Cromwell; joined new yard since last run in January and may just need this.

16/1

6th

5

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Nibras Rainbow

9st 7lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Gavin Cromwell

Gained fourth career success off this mark over C&D in November; below best thrice since and latest third in a C&D claimer was remote; yard back in form but others make more appeal.

10/1

14/1

Form: -37563

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Has been getting the hang of things and placed for second time in handicaps when hampered third on AW (1m) lately.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

17th

17

(2)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:55 Leopardstown

Glencullen

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ms Joanna Morgan

14-race maiden; fancied on return at Gowran when he could only manage a distant fourth (1m, good); well backed again at that track last time when fifth, slipped turning in (1m, good); others appeal more.

10/1

11

(16)

21st May 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Gowran Park

Glencullen

9st 3lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ms Joanna Morgan

13-race maiden who was a beaten favourite over this C&D on his return to action a fortnight ago finishing fourth of 15; wide draw this time and others appeal more.

6/1

OUR TIP

17/2

Form: 868412 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
In form and won under this rider at Gowran; up 4lb for Galway second over 7f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(5)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Galway

Kinda Tiny

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Timothy Doyle

Beaten only a neck in this race 12 months ago; also runner-up at Tipperary on the second of three starts this term; Leopardstown run was disappointing

12/1

2

(13)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 7f 50y

17:45 Leopardstown

Kinda Tiny

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Timothy Doyle

Dual winner and today's trip/ground is fine; nearly got up from off the pace last time at Tipperary (7.5f, good to firm) and possibilities despite her career-high mark.

7/1

2nd

5

(5)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 100y

19:10 Tipperary

Kinda Tiny

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Timothy Doyle

Wins have been at Galway (7f heavy) in 2023, and Gowran (1m good) last September; may improve from her seasonal debut at Limerick three weeks ago; stiff task off 10lb higher than her last winning mark

14/1

6/1

Form: 887332

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Been running well and close second to an improver over this trip at Navan; drops in grade.
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7th

10

(21)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Kiki Roberts

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Noel Meade

towards rear

6/1

2nd

11

(7)

21st Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:10 Navan

Kiki Roberts

8st 10lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Noel Meade

Course winner (5.5f, yielding) last year; good third in a Gowran claimer (1m, good) this month and she kept on late in the day when filling the same position at Punchestown (1m1f, good) on Tuesday; each-way possibilities turned out quickly.

14/1

3rd

5

(14)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 39y

17:30 Punchestown

Kiki Roberts

9st 6lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Noel Meade

Ran well in a Gowran Park claimer last time out (1m, good); beaten 3.25l off 64 on last handicap start at Leopardstown in August; assessor has given her a chance but she probably needs more to win in first time cheekpieces.

28/1

Form: 76072

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Finished well despite being keen when second over 10.5f on AW; this just his third start in handicaps so plenty of upside.
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1st

5

(6)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:14 Dundalk (AW)

Redemptive Power

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, challenging 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, pushed out inside final 110yds, ran on

13/2

1st

5

(6)

30th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

14:14 Dundalk (AW)

Redemptive Power

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, challenging 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, pushed out inside final 110yds, ran on

13/2

5th

12

(10)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Redemptive Power

9st 8lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Finished strongly to take second behind Elsa's Pride over C&D last month from a wide draw and didn't run at all badly over inadequate 1m at the Curragh 13 days ago; potentially major player.

7/1

Form: 5-9008

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
6f winner at two; unpromising form figures but not beaten far over 7f on two occasions lately; second try at a mile and Cavan yard back amongst winners.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

(6)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:08 Dundalk (AW)

Si Senior

10st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: M K Flannery

Nothing like her best form in ten races since a 1m2f Ballinrobe win last June; unappealing in a sprint handicap at this stage of her career, although she won a maiden at around 6f at two.

33/1

16/1

Form: 140030

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
AW winner over 10.5f and was placed over 1m1f at Leopardstown in June; 1m may be too short.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

4

24th Apr 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 110y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Jazz Forever

11st 10lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Paul W Flynn

AW winner; fifth behind subsequent chase Grade 1 winner Koktail Divin in a maiden hurdle at Leopardstown (2m4f, yielding); flattered by that detail; pulled up in a Bellewstown maiden hurdle last week; has plenty of weight, hard to fancy.

20/1

1

18th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 1f 30y

14:40 Bellewstown

Jazz Forever

11st 12lb

J: Jack Kennedy

T: Paul W Flynn

Front-runner is 1-28 under rules (the win coming on AW in 2024) and was disappointing at Dundalk when last seen; 0-5 over hurdles, with his best effort a 14.5l fifth behind subsequent Grade 1 winner Koktail Divin at Leopardstown (2m4f, yielding); probably flattered by that placing, but it's interesting that Jack Kennedy takes the ride (2-5 riding for this trainer).

9/1

8th

2

(5)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Jazz Forever

10st 1lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Paul W Flynn

Beat Numidia by 2.25l here over 10.5f in his sole win from 27 starts in 2024; generally poor form in 2025; decent 4l fourth here in January (10.5f) but beaten 28l over hurdles last time; tries this trip on the Flat for the first time.

13/1

Form: 80-807

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 48

Form & Verdict
Yard and jockey have had good season and lightly raced 4yo showed more when 7l off Kinda Tiny at Gowran.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5th

8

(5)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

14:38 Dundalk (AW)

Gallo Dell Cielo

9st 6lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Added his second course win in December when making virtually all over 1m4f and made light work of a 6lb rise when comfortably scoring over C&D last time, with Black Gem 3l behind; hit with a 7lb hike, but he may not be finished improving.

9/2

1st

3

(1)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

2m 0f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Gallo Dell Cielo

9st 9lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Dual course winner at 1m4f, including on latest when making virtually all to score under this rider, with Power Of Prayer back in fifth; first crack at 2m so has stamina to prove.

5/2

7th

1

(7)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Gallo Dell Cielo

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Course winner over 1m4f; C&D form figures of 322 and this rider has been on board for both his previous wins; not beaten that far on latest and he is considered dropped in grade.

15/2

40/1

Form: 97-500 D

Last run: 43 days

W: 8st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Last of his three wins was in 2021; ran well on seasonal debut at Naas but well held since; change of headgear.
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

14

(5)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Well Suited

8st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: T J O’Mara

slowly into stride, towards rear

50/1

11th

14

(5)

8th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Well Suited

8st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: T J O’Mara

slowly into stride, towards rear, some headway inside final furlong, never dangerous

50/1

12th

26

(4)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Well Suited

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: T J O’Mara

midfield

40/1

33/1

Form: 8-0720

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ran well in a claimer at Killarney but dismal run in handicap since; tongue-tie discarded.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16th

3

(3)

21st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 75y

16:00 Gowran Park

Mindthegap

9st 12lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

Won on the AW for Richard Hannon; 0-8 on turf; best effort for current yard came in a Killarney claimer in July (1m, good) when wearing a tongue tie and visor, which are back on today; well-beaten in two handicaps since and is unproven on soft; others look more likely.

12/1

13th

3

(6)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Mindthegap

9st 13lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

in touch with leaders

33/1

25/1

Form: 078

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Good run in 1m2f maiden here on second start when he had plenty behind him; handicap debut.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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5

(5)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

El Santarem

9st 4lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: W P Browne

Lightly raced 3yo; ran well on second start in decent Curragh maiden but form since modest; AW debut.

20/1

14th

8

(30)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

El Santarem

9st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: W P Browne

midfield

25/1

8th

4

(7)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

18:55 Cork

El Santarem

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: W P Browne

Hasn't shown enough in two runs at huge odds so far.

100/1

Form: 874535 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
7f winner ran well a few times for Denis Hogan this summer; fifth on the beach on stable debut and not sure to stay on just second try at a mile.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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7

(13)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Rumbled Again

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

Not beaten far in a 7f claimer here last month; well beaten twice since over this trip; others preferred.

14/1

7th

7

(13)

27th Jan 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Rumbled Again

9st 8lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

prominent, outpaced over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

14/1

50/1

Form: 8-7080 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner but exposed now and not shown much for a while; hurdles spin last time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16th

7

(14)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

The Mpex Kid

9st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Ciaran Murphy

midfield

50/1

7th

4

20th Sep 2024

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:15 Downpatrick

The Mpex Kid

11st 12lb

J: P J O’Hanlon

T: Ciaran Murphy

Four Flat wins (three on AW), well below his best on his last three starts; weak hurdles form, a long way behind Omniscient at Naas in April.

33/1

17th
30 (17)
Deed Pole

Form: 045065 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Third reserve; AW winner in Britain showed more on third yard start at Dundalk; blinkers swapped for visor.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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3rd

1

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

14:40 Wexford

Deed Pole

12st 0lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Out of sorts for his handicap hurdling debut at Punchestown in October when last seen over timber but has previously finished runner-up in a Tramore maiden hurdle (2m1f, good); Flat return at Limerick when third was encouraging for his chances here.

15/2

3rd

2

(7)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 3f 190y

17:35 Limerick

Deed Pole

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Terence O’Brien

Two-time AW winner is 0-7 on turf; out of sorts over hurdles when last seen in October; best watched on return.

10/1

12th

4

14th Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 46y

14:35 Punchestown

Deed Pole

11st 6lb

J: John Shinnick

T: Terence O’Brien

Two wins on AW; ordinary form in maiden hurdles; Tramore second on penultimate start was gained in a weak race.

12/1

18/1

Form: 0-3746 CD

Last run: 124 days

W: 9st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
C&D winner off four months and goes without usual blinds but ran well off a break in March; usual rider looks elsewhere though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14

(11)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:07 Gowran Park

Magic Charm

8st 11lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Veteran is 2-33 on turf; mostly poor form last season and hasn't been great this term either; beaten 13l in a Tipperary claimer latest; mark falling rapidly but hard to fancy right now.

40/1

14

(11)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:07 Gowran Park

Magic Charm

8st 11lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Veteran is 2-33 on turf; mostly poor form last season and hasn't been great this term either; beaten 13l in a Tipperary claimer latest; mark falling rapidly but hard to fancy right now.

40/1

15

(2)

27th May 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:20 Tipperary

Magic Charm

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

The winner of two 1m handicaps but some time ago and has regressed; rated only 44.

33/1

Form: 577225

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
Costly Dubawi filly looking for a bracket; good efforts from the front over 1m1f/1m2f before Listowel fifth over 7f.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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18th

19

(3)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Simple Endeavour

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

soon led

12/1

5th

7

(1)

24th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 15y

14:35 Listowel

Simple Endeavour

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

cajoled along to lead, headed and weakened gradually from under 2f out

4/1

Form: 9-0038

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden was well beaten when placed in 1m2f claimer at Roscommon; 1m4f looked too far since; can lead.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15th

20

(9)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Laurens Company

8st 7lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Muredach Kelly

Maiden after 19 starts is officially rated only 44 and others preferred.

28/1

20th

25

(8)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Laurens Company

8st 12lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Muredach Kelly

midfield

66/1

8th

16

(7)

10th Sep 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Galway

Laurens Company

8st 8lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Muredach Kelly

Maiden was third but soundly beaten in a claimer last time and needs more back in this company.

22/1

21th
28 (1)
Eyeeye

Form: -47045

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
First reserve; has come a long way down the ratings since first assessed but not easy to fancy; held in maidens lately.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

21th

11

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Eyeeye

12st 0lb

J: David Byrne

T: Paul John Gilligan

Maiden, rated 90 over hurdles and 50 on the Flat, off since September, others appeal more.

22/1

11th

2

26th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

14:33 Listowel

Eyeeye

12st 0lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Dual-purpose maiden has shown ability over hurdles but hasn't really been threatening in recent starts; however, he drops into 0-100 company for the first time so a big run would not surprise.

9/1

8th

4

11th Aug 2025

Good

2m 0f 169y

18:25 Ballinrobe

Eyeeye

11st 6lb

J: Jack G Gilligan

T: Paul John Gilligan

Has shown glimmers of ability since switched to hurdles, including on his last two starts when finishing in midfield at Galway; down another pound but needs to find extra off his current mark.

10/1

22th
20 (13)
Naisiun

33/1

Form: -10300

Last run: 41 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Early season 7f winner on heavy at Naas and placed over 1m there; after a break, trip was too far last time.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(12)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Naisiun

9st 12lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

Sole win came over 7f on heavy but stays further and the win came on last season's reappearance; drawn out wide but this isn't a strong event and she's less exposed than most of these.

9/2

6th

3

(12)

2nd Apr 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Gowran Park

Naisiun

9st 12lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: J S Bolger

Sole win came over 7f on heavy but stays further and the win came on last season's reappearance; drawn out wide but this isn't a strong event and she's less exposed than most of these.

9/2

80/1

Form: /0508- BF

Last run: 423 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden hasn't run on the level since last year and well held over hurdles lately; new yard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

23th

21

(5)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Tic Tac Toe

9st 0lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Philip M Byrne

prominent

80/1

13th

4

18th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 140y

14:33 Tramore

Tic Tac Toe

11st 10lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

0-12 on the flat and 0-4 over hurdles; well-beaten on his handicap hurdle debut at Kilbeggan (2m3f, good to yielding); blinkers go back on but they didn't seem to do much for him when he wore them before; hard to make a case for.

25/1

66/1

Form: 40/0-6

Last run: 59 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced in recent years; won a hurdle in 2023; long time off before fair sixth in Sligo claimer over further; change of headgear.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

12

(14)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 3f 103y

19:50 Killarney

Men Of Dreams

9st 6lb

J: Dylan O’Connor

T: Michael John O’Connor

Hurdle winner is a maiden after 24 starts on the Flat; beaten a long way in a chase last time and isn't easy to fancy with blinkers added.

33/1

2

30th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:35 Tramore

Men Of Dreams

11st 12lb

J: Mr M J O’Connor

T: Michael John O’Connor

Sole win came in 2m3f Kilbeggan maiden two years ago; low-grade flat maiden and pulled up on only previous try chasing; best left alone.

20/1

2

30th May 2025

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:35 Tramore

Men Of Dreams

11st 12lb

J: Mr M J O’Connor

T: Michael John O’Connor

Sole win came in 2m3f Kilbeggan maiden two years ago; low-grade flat maiden and pulled up on only previous try chasing; best left alone.

20/1

100/1

Form: 0080

Last run: 57 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Failed to beat a rival on handicap debut over 1m1f and refused to load since; change of headgear.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

14

(3)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 111y

15:05 Roscommon

Its A Gamble

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Brian Nolan

Has failed to beat a single rival in her two handicap attempts; new headgear tried.

50/1

25th

27

(26)

5th Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Its A Gamble

8st 9lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Brian Nolan

towards rear

100/1

14

(3)

17th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 39y

17:00 Punchestown

Its A Gamble

8st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Brian Nolan

Best effort in maidens came when beaten 11l at Limerick; ran poorly on handicap bow in first-time hood which is discarded; may need more time and is 2lb wrong.

66/1

Non-runners

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Payout
Exacta €278.50
Straight Forecast €181.59
Tricast €841.61

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Kiki Roberts

The Irish Sun:

Thrifty Of Digby

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mindthegap

POSTDATA:

Kiki Roberts