October 08 / 15.45 Curragh

15.45

Yielding

Friends Of The Curragh Pollardstown Handicap

  • Prize money: £29747.9
  • 2m 0f 141y
  • 24 runners
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Friends Of The Curragh Pollardstown Handicap

Runners: 24 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £4.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: /42-92

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Three-time hurdle winner is 0-8 on the flat but last month's strong-finishing second in Listowel premier handicap (1m4f, soft) puts him in the mix;
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1st

8

(8)

8th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 141y

15:45 Curragh

Autumn Evening

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders under 4f out, pressed leader going easily 2f out, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, kept on well, comfortably

10/1

2nd

9

(4)

22nd Sep 2022

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Autumn Evening

8st 8lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

took keen hold, midfield, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and went third over 1f out, kept on strongly inside final furlong, went second towards finish, always held

12/1

OUR TIP

9/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: -21143 D BF

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Much improved this summer, winning at Leopardstown and Killarney (2m1f) before good fourth in premier handicap at latter venue and staying-on third to Lunar Power at Clonmel (slowly away and having to come wide); still on a fair mark and one to consider.
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5th

8

(7)

14th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 185y

19:40 Killarney

Harrys Legacy

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual winner on the Flat; ran way too bad to bad to be true at Fairyhouse last time but a repeat of his previous effort over this C&D would give him a definite chance here.

9/2

15th

13

(7)

12th Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 40y

19:20 Fairyhouse

Harrys Legacy

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual Flat winner in 2022; good effort at Gowran (1m6f, soft) when third and backed that up at Killarney when second of nine over 2m1f on good ground; player given those recent efforts.

4/1

2nd

6

(4)

12th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 182y

19:40 Killarney

Harrys Legacy

11st 7lb

J: Mr L P Shanahan

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Dual purpose performer who was nicely ahead of Slurricane when a close third at Gowran a month ago (1m6f, soft); player.

5/1

14/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 091310 C

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Won at Galway and was even more decisive when landing a 1m4f fillies handicap here in August; didn't land a blow dropped in trip on latest and now takes a major step up in distance; don't rule out.
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6th

11

(8)

3rd May 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Star Image

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Thomas Mullins

Looked ordinary starting out last season but, after winning Galway festival handicap off 66, finished the campaign with a mark of 99; placed in Curragh Group 3 over 2m and fourth in Naas Listed contest over 1m4f; made a pleasing reappearance when fourth over 1m4f at Cork; not without a chance of turning the tables on runner-up Irish Lullaby over this trip.

7/2

4th

8

(10)

21st Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 25y

15:08 Cork

Star Image

9st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Thomas Mullins

soon towards rear of midfield

8/1

4th

6

(4)

6th Nov 2022

Heavy

1m 3f 180y

15:57 Naas

Star Image

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Thomas Mullins

held up in rear

18/1

14/1

  • Place: £5.30

Form: 42-101

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Confirmed mudlark retains plenty of enthusiasm, recording second win of the season when landing Listowel contest last month in good style; former Irish Cesarewitch winner clearly no back number and soft ground would bring him into the mix, although 9lb rise plenty.
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8th

6

28th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 132y

15:40 Punchestown

Lord Erskine

10st 7lb

J: Jonathan Burke

T: H Rogers

Admirable dual-purpose veteran is a winner of 14 races; 6-34 over hurdles but time may be catching up with him based on the evidence of his last two runs and was well beaten in this in 2024 off 2lb lower.

40/1

10th

7

4th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Fairyhouse

Lord Erskine

10st 11lb

J: Patrick M O’Brien

T: H Rogers

Fine dual-purpose performer won this last year (beating Helvic Dream) off 9lb lower; won twice on Flat afterwards, back from a break when well held back over hurdles at DRF in February; 13yo probably needs a career-best over hurdles to follow up here.

16/1

11th

6

1st Feb 2026

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:52 Leopardstown

Lord Erskine

11st 1lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: H Rogers

Fine dual-purpose performer is a credit to himself and his stable; won this two years ago but disappointing last year; however, was in good form over the summer and has a chance again.

14/1

5th
3 (3)
Coltor

16/1

Form: 0135-0 D

Last run: 75 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Enjoyed his finest hour when landing big Galway amateur riders handicap last year, most recently only midfield when attempting repeat win in July; ground to suit but much more needed.
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3rd

1

(4)

16th Jul 2024

Soft

2m 0f 32y

Class 3

16:30 Beverley

Coltor

10st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: David Pipe

Front-runner (other pace in here) who was well held at a short price in this race in 2023; was beaten some way over hurdles, when back from a break following wind surgery, for new yard in June and needs to do much better.

5/1

7th

1

13th Jun 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 3

19:25 Worcester

Coltor

12st 0lb

J: Jack Tudor

T: David Pipe

Not seen over hurdles since pulled up at 2023 Cheltenham Festival but showed some useful form on the Flat last summer; makes stable debut after nine-month break; had wind op in April; market may guide.

11/2

25/1

Form: 3-8696

Last run: 32 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Both wins last year for Harry Dunlop came over 1m2f on soft; didn't fare too badly in the circumstances on yard debut at Galway last month (keen and short of room before staying on late) but this represents a much stiffer stamina test.
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6th

21

(6)

8th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 141y

15:45 Curragh

Maxine

8st 10lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Emmet Mullins

towards rear, pushed along and headway under 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, never on terms

25/1

6th

2

(15)

6th Sep 2022

Yielding

1m 4f 42y

19:10 Galway

Maxine

10st 2lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Emmet Mullins

took keen hold, held up in rear, headway from over 2f out, bit short of room on inner when keeping on and switched left home turn, ridden and ran on inside final furlong, not reach leaders

8/1

Form: 3-3211

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Progressive 3yo followed up Leopardstown maiden win by taking 1m5f Down Royal handicap last month in first-time blinkers, seeing it out well on soft ground; 8lb rise seems plenty but appeals as one to keep improving.
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6th

11

26th Oct 2024

Good

2m 7f 208y

Class 2

14:55 Cheltenham

Como Park

10st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Henry De Bromhead

Useful stayer on the Flat and looked suited by step up to 3m over hurdles when narrow winner at Bellewstown (3m, good; front pair clear) in July; this is a stronger race but he still enters calculations.

12/1

3rd

2

(2)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 180y

20:14 Killarney

Como Park

11st 7lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Henry De Bromhead

pressed winner, pushed along from 4f out, ridden from 3f out, lost second and weakened from 2f out

8/13

Form: 2-8090

Last run: 13 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Stamina proven when second in last year's November Handicap and although well below best this season, showed a bit more when only beaten 5.5l in Irish Cesarewitch over C&D last month; blinkers now replace cheekpieces tried last time.
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Verdict Starting price

5th

6

(5)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Powerful Aggie

9st 6lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear, dropped to rear halfway, brief headway 2f out, soon no impression

20/1

16th

2

(14)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 31y

17:10 Naas

Powerful Aggie

9st 12lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear

12/1

25/1

Form: 705840

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Tendency to blow the start hindering her chances nowadays, including last twice; stamina remains a concern at this sort of trip too.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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11th

13

(10)

3rd Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 2f 0y

Class 3

14:00 Newmarket

Tashi

8st 13lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: Tom Ward

Ex-Irish and sole win (27 races) was a 2021 maiden; placed in two (both 1m4f on soft) of six runs for new yard but the others were poor; hooded once this term; now has tongue-tie and a visor, both for the first time.

33/1

8th

1

(8)

22nd Sep 2023

Good To Soft

1m 4f 0y

Class 4

16:45 Newbury

Tashi

9st 11lb

J: Jim Crowley

T: Tom Ward

Ex-Irish and sole win (26 races) was a 2021 maiden; placed in two (both 1m4f on soft) of five runs for new yard but the others were poor.

16/1

6th

2

1st Sep 2023

Good To Firm

1m 6f 44y

Class 4

19:43 Salisbury

Tashi

10st 2lb

J: Charles Bishop

T: Tom Ward

Ex-Irish; encouraging third on stable debut (1m4f, soft) and it was under those conditions when second (no threat to winner) at Newmarket last month; has the form to feature if it all comes together.

7/1

10th
7 (17)
Cask Mate

16/1

Form: -67500

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Good fifth in big Galway amateur handicap over the summer but well held twice since in valuable handicaps over 1m4f; others look better handicapped but Keane rides instead of Lunar Power.
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2

(10)

23rd Jun 2023

Soft

2m 1f 0y

20:30 Limerick

Cask Mate

9st 13lb

J: Rachael Blackmore

T: Noel Meade

3rd

1

31st May 2023

Good

2m 1f 100y

17:30 Wexford

Cask Mate

12st 0lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Noel Meade

held up in rear, not fluent 7th, soon niggled along briefly, headway when not fluent 3 out, joined leaders on outer before 2 out, ridden before last, kept on

11/2

2

14th May 2023

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

15:25 Killarney

Cask Mate

11st 8lb

J: Sean Flanagan

T: Noel Meade

Smart performer in his younger days, second in the 2020 Royal Bond as a second-season novice hurdler; raced exclusively on Flat last year after County Hurdle fall; disappointing apart from good Galway amateur handicap fifth; entitled to need run at Cork last month; hard to be sure how competitive he remains.

14/1

14/1

Form: 665387 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Clonmel winner last year but well held behind Lunar Power when attempting a repeat win last month; better effort previous month when third at Leopardstown but holds no secrets from the handicapper at this stage.
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9th

6

(12)

7th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

20:30 Tramore

Takarengo

9st 12lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time Flat winner; last success was in 2021; hard to take any encouragement from his Flat/hurdles form this year.

14/1

9th

11

5th Jun 2026

Good

2m 3f 61y

19:55 Clonmel

Takarengo

11st 1lb

J: Millie Barcoe

T: James M Barcoe

Three-time Flat winner is just 1-32 over hurdles; fourth at Wexford in April but has been below that twice since and others make more appeal.

18/1

12th
20 (2)
Zileo

33/1

Form: -09000

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Winner on soft ground in France, not too much to get excited about for current yard and loads to find on recent Listowel run.
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8th

8

(5)

22nd Dec 2023

Standard

2m 0f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Zileo

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

pushed along briefly, soon in touch with leaders, led after 4f

16/1

7th

3

(8)

29th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Zileo

9st 13lb

J: W J Lee

T: M Halford & T Collins

Three runner-up finishes on turf this year, two of them over further than this; has failed to show his best form at this venue and it looked as if he needed further when sixth over C&D four weeks ago; on a positive note, his yard is in excellent form.

5/1

6th

4

(15)

1st Nov 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:05 Dundalk (AW)

Zileo

10st 1lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Stays a lot further and plenty of placed form on turf, including three runner-up finishes this year; not shown his best at this venue albeit not had that many goes here.

12/1

20/1

Form: 0-6830 C

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
C&D winner last summer but has struggled a bit since, twice when out of her depth, including latest in Listed company; back to a more realistic level here but remains on a high enough mark.
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13th

9

(5)

8th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 141y

15:45 Curragh

Dinard Rose

9st 8lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Nina Walsh

prominent on inner, pushed along over 3f out, outpaced and lost position over 2f out, soon no extra

20/1

13th

4

(1)

6th Sep 2022

Yielding

1m 4f 42y

18:40 Galway

Dinard Rose

9st 9lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Nina Walsh

always towards rear, pushed along early, became detached 3f out, eased inside final furlong

50/1

14/1

Form: 682413

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Leopardstown winner in August was left with plenty to do at Down Royal on latest, staying the 2m2f trip; could have more to offer at this trip although may want better ground.
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6th

4

(11)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Dundalk (AW)

Rich Belief

9st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Karl Thornton

AW winner at two in Britain, but has never raced here; won a claiming hurdle two runs back, but trip looks too sharp as well as the query about him on Polytrack.

14/1

3rd

1

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:20 Sligo

Rich Belief

11st 8lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Fair hurdles form in 2022; has done most of his racing on the Flat in recent years; second at Clonmel last September has been the only bright spot in that sphere since a 2024 Chester win; found his level when winning in this category at Wexford 13 days ago; should be the mix again.

3/1

1st

3

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

Rich Belief

11st 8lb

J: Ben Harvey

T: Karl Thornton

Best hurdles form was in 2022, and he has done most of his racing on the Flat in recent years; second at Clonmel last September has been the only bright spot since a 2024 Chester win; no merit in his recent Navan run; may struggle to run up to an official rating of 117.

8/1

40/1

Form: -13087

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Dual 2m winner at Dundalk; debatable whether she can run to the same level on turf and 4lb out of handicap here.
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13th

13

(16)

5th Oct 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Thurles

Annecherie

9st 5lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Two AW wins; opened her account on turf over 2m at Tramore, beating Walnut Beach who is dropped in trip to contest the 3.50 race; should go well again.

7/1

1st

8

(3)

13th Sep 2023

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:25 Tramore

Annecherie

9st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

dwelt start, in rear, headway into midfield 5f out, went fourth on outer under 3f out, ridden and went second inside final furlong, led inside final 110yds, cosily

5/1

4th

7

(5)

31st Aug 2023

Good

1m 6f 0y

17:10 Navan

Annecherie

9st 7lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Both wins have come on AW and turf form this season has been poor; makes little appeal.

33/1

Form: 44114

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Improved in blinkers to win Cork maiden and Dundalk conditions event but fortnight later came up short in handicap company at latter venue; not sure this longer trip will suit and unproven on this easier ground.
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16th

12

(15)

8th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 141y

15:45 Curragh

Gullivers Travels

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent, pushed along and lost position under 3f out, no extra from 2f out

9/1

4th

5

(6)

30th Sep 2022

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Gullivers Travels

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

soon led, ridden and headed under 2f out, weakened final furlong

3/1

33/1

Form: 4479

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced 4yo never landed a blow when upped in trip at Down Royal last month; stamina remains a concern.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

13

5th Aug 2024

Good

2m 2f 100y

15:05 Cork

Thermoscope

11st 12lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Two-time Flat winner at 2m for Keith Dalgleish (best RPR 88); took too long to settle on hurdling bow at Worcester last month; tailed off back on the Flat at Galway last week; best watched for now.

28/1

17th

4

(8)

31st Jul 2024

Good

2m 0f 110y

20:15 Galway

Thermoscope

10st 2lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

disputed lead, led clearly after 3f, faced challenge halfway, soon headed

50/1

6th

7

18th Jul 2024

Good

2m 7f 0y

Class 4

20:25 Worcester

Thermoscope

11st 4lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Beaten a long way on last two Flat starts, in July 2023 and this February (stable debut); therefore has something to prove but he showed useful form as recent as last May and will be a strong contender if tapping into that ability on today's hurdle debut; the betting may be informative.

9/2

18th
10 (20)
Stellium

25/1

Form: 037227

Last run: 45 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Best form has been around sharp tracks, not sure he has the requisite stamina for this.
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4

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:10 Limerick

Stellium

11st 11lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Michael Flannery

didn't always jump with fluency, always behind

80/1

4

10th Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 60y

17:10 Limerick

Stellium

11st 11lb

J: Conor McNamara

T: Michael Flannery

didn't always jump with fluency, always behind

80/1

1

13th Mar 2025

Yielding

2m 6f 150y

13:34 Limerick

Stellium

12st 0lb

J: Tom Harney

T: Michael Flannery

Tramore maiden winner on the flat back in 2021; 0-6 hurdling, hasn't run over timber in the guts of two years; yard debut and best watched on handicap debut.

20/1

Form: 21/485 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
NH performer whose sole flat win came in York handicap two years ago (soft); form this year below best under both codes and others make more appeal.
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6th

7

6th Apr 2026

Good

3m 1f 119y

Class 4

15:20 Hereford

The Jam Man

10st 13lb

J: Lorcan Williams

T: Ryan Potter

Veteran whose last win under rules was in 2020 (won a point early in 2024); fourth of 16 at Chepstow in January may look the only positive result in his nine races this season but he was beaten 35l, so that does not persuade; not even with his 37lb fall in the weights this term.

20/1

1

17th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 7f 25y

Class 5

14:20 Exeter

The Jam Man

12st 0lb

J: Sam Twiston-Davies

T: Ryan Potter

In poor form over hurdles and fences for new stable this season and getting very long in the tooth now but has plummeted down the weights and may yet stage some sort of a revival; watch the betting.

33/1

6

22nd Feb 2026

Soft

3m 1f 44y

Class 4

15:10 Hereford

The Jam Man

10st 12lb

J: Conor Ring

T: Ryan Potter

One-time smart hurdler/chaser but very much on the decline these days and is best watched after some ordinary efforts this season.

16/1

10/1

Form: 38-252

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Now 0-9 on the Flat but has looked an improver of late, twice second here over 2m1f at Killarney, most recently staying on well to chase home La Hacienda after not clear run from off the pace; has one of these in him but needs things to fall right.
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5th

2

(3)

23rd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 100y

19:15 Gowran Park

Away To Sea

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Several good efforts at Killarney in 2021 and 2022, including second place in a 1m6f premier handicap; also ran well at over 2m1f at that venue on the first of two starts last season; not seen since unplaced run at Listowel last June; could be one for Killarney next month.

6/1

5th

2

(3)

23rd Apr 2024

Heavy

1m 4f 100y

19:15 Gowran Park

Away To Sea

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Several good efforts at Killarney in 2021 and 2022, including second place in a 1m6f premier handicap; also ran well at over 2m1f at that venue on the first of two starts last season; not seen since unplaced run at Listowel last June; could be one for Killarney next month.

6/1

7th

1

(3)

4th Jun 2023

Good

2m 0f 40y

15:07 Listowel

Away To Sea

10st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

took keen hold, prominent, soon in touch with leaders

13/2

12/1

Form: -17110

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Thrived this summer, three wins including on soft at Galway (1m6f) and then at Killarney; sequence came to an end at Leopardstown last month and handicapper may have her measure right now; cheekpieces back on here (wore blinkers last time).
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

3rd Oct 2024

Yielding

2m 3f 206y

15:55 Clonmel

La Hacienda

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Decent Flat sort got off the mark over hurdles at Sligo in July; not as good since and needs to find more off an unchanged mark.

11/1

6

22nd Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 0y

15:00 Listowel

La Hacienda

11st 8lb

J: James Smith

T: Matthew J Smith

Struggled in big amateur Flat handicap at the Galway festival; showed decent over hurdles during the summer, highlighted by a wide-margin win over 2m4f at Sligo; faded into fourth on the run-in when favourite for 2m4f Killarney event.

9/1

Form: 221-91 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Highly tried in juvenile hurdles last term after winning Punchestown maiden, and good run in last month's Lartigue at Listowel; prior to that had landed Clonmel flat handicap over this trip; 5lb higher here so more needed and not sure this softer ground will suit.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

7th

2

(5)

6th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

14:15 Lingfield (AW)

Lunar Power

9st 13lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Laura Mongan

Veteran who hasn't won since 2023, stays a deal further and is on the downgrade now; patchy for his new yard this year and others make greater appeal back from seven weeks off.

12/1

7th

1

(10)

18th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 68y

Class 6

14:50 Lingfield

Lunar Power

9st 9lb

J: William Carson

T: Laura Mongan

Won his share in Ireland but has been on the downgrade for a while and has had three different trainers in the past nine months; however, he showed enough on the AW here last time to suggest he has each-way claims back up in trip and down another 2lb.

12/1

6th

2

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

Class 6

18:10 Lingfield (AW)

Lunar Power

9st 8lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: Laura Mongan

Losing run stretches back to May 2023 (hurdles); ended 2025 with some modest efforts for James Owen and fared little better when fifth of seven on his stable debut 11 weeks ago (2m, Polytrack); enough to prove.

16/1

Form: 71-931 D

Last run: 125 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Quite lightly raced but has a decent strike rate, scoring for third time when winning 5-runner Listowel handicap in June when last seen; potentially still well handicapped but lack of a recent run a concern.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

18

(16)

8th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 141y

15:45 Curragh

Buckman Tavern

9st 1lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A J Martin

towards rear, pulled up quickly halfway (jockey said gelding sustained an injury)

12/1

Form: 338885

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Bumper and hurdles winner has struggled since entering handicaps on the Flat; down 9lb from initial mark but may need more respite from the handicapper before getting competitive; tongue tie tried last time now left off.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

8

(21)

26th Oct 2022

Soft To Heavy

1m 6f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Advantage Point

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

in touch with leaders, pushed along and prominent 3f out, ridden disputing lead from over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, headed post

16/1

23

(21)

8th Oct 2022

Yielding

2m 0f 141y

15:45 Curragh

Advantage Point

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Bumper and hurdles winner has struggled since entering handicaps on the Flat; down 9lb from initial mark but may need more respite from the handicapper before getting competitive; tongue tie tried last time now left off.

25/1

Non-runners

Lunar Power, Advantage Point

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €49.50
Straight Forecast €33.75
Tricast €757.71
Trifecta €439.20

Selections

POSTDATA:

Powerful Aggie

SPOTLIGHT:

Away To Sea

The Irish Sun:

Coltor

RP Ratings (IRE):

Tashi

TOPSPEED:

Cask Mate