October 13 / 15.10 Curragh

15.10

Soft

Hollywoodbets Live In Ireland Maiden

  • Prize money: £6445.38
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Hollywoodbets Live In Ireland Maiden

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Light rain

11/2 (Won)

  • Win: £1.70
  • Place: £1.10

Form: 6 BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Very well-bred son of Galileo never looked like justifying favouritism on debut here last month over 1m2f but kept on late, indicating this longer trip would suit; bit to find with Hibernia Oppositus on that run but seems sure to improve and could well get a lot closer this time.
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8

8th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 7f 150y

19:35 Downpatrick

Harley Street

11st 5lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Well-bred Flat winner is yet to score over obstacles; well beaten over hurdles four days ago and fell on chase debut previous run; needs his best to get involved.

14/1

15th

10

4th May 2026

Good

2m 1f 88y

14:10 Down Royal

Harley Street

11st 5lb

J: James Smith

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Ran well off 103 at 2024 Galway festival; off the bridle from early when plugging on for third at Wexford (2m4f) in October; poor since; should enjoy the ground, but might find trip a bit sharp.

12/1

9/2

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 243

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Solid level of form in three runs, latest two here over 1m2f, close up throughout when nearly 4l ahead of Harley Street on latest; not certain he'll be as well suited by the step up in trip than that rival however.
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16th

14

(3)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 17y

18:45 Roscommon

Hibernia Oppositus

9st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John C McConnell

Promise early in his career for Joseph O'Brien but has been poor in two starts for this yard after a long absence; others preferred.

28/1

12th

14

(14)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Hibernia Oppositus

9st 6lb

J: Ruby Kinkaid

T: John C McConnell

Promise in all four maiden runs in 2022 for Joseph O'Brien at 1m-1m4f at Dundalk and at the Curragh; off 657 days and ran poorly on sole start for current yard at Galway last August; now returns from another absence and can only be watched on handicap debut.

20/1

12th

14

(14)

16th May 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Hibernia Oppositus

9st 6lb

J: Ruby Kinkaid

T: John C McConnell

Promise in all four maiden runs in 2022 for Joseph O'Brien at 1m-1m4f at Dundalk and at the Curragh; off 657 days and ran poorly on sole start for current yard at Galway last August; now returns from another absence and can only be watched on handicap debut.

20/1

12/1

  • Place: £9.60

Form: 47

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Tramore maiden hurdle winner in April, recent hurdling form not progressive; AW run last winter not devoid of promise but hard to see him playing a major role here.
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9th

3

(3)

7th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

16:00 Windsor

Douglas Dc

9st 7lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Tony Carroll

Still without a win on the Flat and he's been off since a below-par 11th over hurdles at Newbury in November; needs to take a big step forward after a break.

16/1

7th

3

22nd Oct 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

Class 4

15:45 Worcester

Douglas Dc

11st 13lb

J: Freddie Gordon

T: Tony Carroll

Stuck on a losing run but has to warrant a second look after his recent second over C&D.

10/1

Form: 33

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Pleasing third on debut at Dundalk in July and better again upped to today's trip at Bellewstown last month when staying-on third, despite not looking to handle track; progressive type who should be suited by this more galloping track; definite player.
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5

17th Sep 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 2

16:25 Kelso

Rockview Consort

11st 1lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Irish challenger is on a long losing run but she posted a good second of nine in 2m5f Downpatrick handicap hurdle 23 days ago; up 4lb but very much one to consider.

11/4

4

25th Aug 2025

Good

2m 5f 180y

15:43 Downpatrick

Rockview Consort

11st 10lb

J: Paddy Hanlon

T: John C McConnell

AW/hurdle winner; remote second on her latest Flat run (1m4f) but she went close here in May over 2m3f and she's worth a go over this far.

8/1

2

(2)

8th Jul 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:50 Tramore

Rockview Consort

10st 3lb

J: James Ryan

T: John C McConnell

Dual-purpose mare; without a win since August 2023; made the frame twice over hurdles in May; fair record on AW (1-13, placed six times), not as effective on turf though she has had few opportunities.

9/1

OUR TIP

9/2

Form: -83424

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Now 0-10 but summer placed form gives him definite claims; too keen at Down Royal on latest and cheekpieces now tried.
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5th

7

(12)

13th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Adonis

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 4f out, carried head awkwardly from under 2f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, never on terms

9/2

4th

6

(17)

26th Sep 2022

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 175y

17:30 Down Royal

Adonis

9st 8lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

dwelt start, took keen hold, in rear, headway going okay on near side of group from over 3f out, keeping on when pushed along over 2f out, in touch with leaders when ridden under 2f out, no extra final 110yds

15/2

2nd

8

(2)

29th Aug 2022

Good

1m 3f 182y

19:00 Roscommon

Adonis

9st 9lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

soon pressed leaders, close up when ridden over 2f out, went second but held over 1f out, kept on, no match for winner

10/1

Form: 5

Last run: 43 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Bumper runs indicated ability and Gowran flat run in August was okay; much more likely needed here though and cheekpieces tried; appears the lesser likely of the Harrington pair.
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8

3rd Oct 2024

Good

2m 4f 88y

Class 4

16:10 Southwell

Summer Gale

10st 13lb

J: James Bowen

T: Clare Hobson

Former Jessica Harrington inmate who is 0-13 across both codes; returns to this sphere with plenty to prove.

33/1

9th

6

(3)

4th Sep 2024

Good

1m 3f 137y

Class 6

17:17 Bath

Summer Gale

9st 7lb

J: Jason Watson

T: Clare Hobson

prominent, lost ground after 1f, soon dropped to midfield, headway on outer over 4f out

33/1

4th

5

(5)

31st Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 3f 179y

Class 6

19:35 Leicester

Summer Gale

9st 7lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Clare Hobson

Ex-Irish maiden; pulled up over hurdles on stable debut and neither Flat run since suggests he's the one to be on here.

33/1

8/1

Form: 3-6

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Talented hurdler was having only second run on the level when never dangerous but no disgraced fifth at Listowel recently; better for that comeback run and can't rule out.
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8th

3

12th Sep 2025

Yielding

2m 1f 48y

19:00 Ballinrobe

Drop The Anchor

11st 6lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Got his head back in front over timber at Fairyhouse in April; struggled on the level since and yet to show enough in five starts over fences to suggest he can defy this mark.

10/1

4

(18)

30th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Drop The Anchor

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: P A Fahy

Dual-purpose veteran won a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in April on soft to heavy; last of 8 on first run since on the level at Tramore (2m, good); is 4lb lower than last Flat success but softer ground would be preferable.

25/1

1

(8)

8th Jul 2025

Good

2m 0f 0y

19:50 Tramore

Drop The Anchor

10st 7lb

J: Harry Sexton

T: P A Fahy

Best known as a hurdler, though he won the valuable Naas November on the Flat at Naas in 2022; still going strong, had this rider aboard when winning a 2m4f handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse in April

8/1

Form:

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Never sighted on recent debut here over 1m2f; loads to find with a couple of today's rivals on that run.
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8th

6

(8)

13th Feb 2023

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Meet Me There

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

Has cut little ice on all her four runs, only ninth of 11 on her handicap debut at Newcastle (1m4f) last month; cheekpieces are reached; has lots to prove.

50/1

9th

7

(11)

12th Jan 2023

Standard To Slow

1m 4f 98y

Class 6

12:05 Newcastle (AW)

Meet Me There

9st 4lb

J: Sam James

T: Katie Scott

Picked up for 6,000gns after two poor efforts at the Curragh last autumn; slight promise for her new yard, switched to Tapeta, a month ago but needs a deal more if she's to win this.

25/1

5th

9

(8)

12th Dec 2022

Standard

1m 4f 51y

Class 5

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Meet Me There

9st 2lb

J: Jason Hart

T: Katie Scott

held up in rear

66/1

Form: 9

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Minor late headway after slow start on recent Bellewstown debut; better for that but may still need more time.
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12th

3

(9)

4th Jul 2024

Good

1m 6f 109y

19:45 Bellewstown

Dubai Clover

9st 7lb

J: James Ryan

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Maiden under both codes but has been in the frame a few times; soundly beaten over hurdles and on the Flat the last twice and has to find more with a tongue-tie added.

12/1

10th
11 (11)
Junot

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Make Believe half-brother to 1m4f AW winner Dream Factory (RPR 79); dam 1m 2yo winner (stayed 1m4f; 84), out of 1m4f Group 3 winning half-sister to Oaks winner Eswarah; belated debut but bred to stay and any market support will be interesting (yard having a quiet spell).
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9

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:50 Tipperary

Junot

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Won over 2m1f at Wexford a year ago; poor over fences lately but has a chance on best hurdle form; this trip is a question.

18/1

12th

9

14th May 2025

Good To Yielding

3m 1f 0y

19:50 Tipperary

Junot

11st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

Won over 2m1f at Wexford a year ago; poor over fences lately but has a chance on best hurdle form; this trip is a question.

18/1

8th

10

1st Apr 2025

Good

2m 3f 128y

18:15 Limerick

Junot

10st 9lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: Michael Winters

midfield

8/1

66/1

Form:

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of 22 on debut here last month over 6f; cheekpieces on now and massive jump in trip but best watched.
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12th

4

29th Oct 2022

Soft

2m 0f 90y

13:08 Galway

Donbass

11st 0lb

J: Benjamin P Kennedy

T: Paul W Flynn

prominent, pressed leaders after 3 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out, weakening when mistake 2 out

100/1

11th

8

(4)

13th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Donbass

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Paul W Flynn

midfield, slightly hampered over 5f out, pushed along and no impression 4f out, eased final furlong

66/1

66/1

Form: 77-

Last run: 424 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Won over hurdles in France and promising enough start for this yard despite jumping poorly at Fairyhouse in January; two subsequent runs disappointing and returns here from summer break; best watched.
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12th

2

(7)

13th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Black Sirius

10st 0lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: P A Fahy

slowly away, always towards rear, never dangerous

66/1

100/1

Form: 0-00

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

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Form & Verdict
Poor form in three outings, easily passed over now.
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13th

13

(9)

13th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Bengal Dancer

9st 3lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Donal Kinsella

midfield, hampered by faller over 5f out, pushed along over 4f out, soon weakened, eased final furlong

100/1

13th

7

(4)

19th Sep 2022

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:50 Fairyhouse

Bengal Dancer

9st 3lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Donal Kinsella

midfield, pushed along over 3f out, ridden under 2f out, soon no impression

100/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 0lb

10 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fairyhouse bumper winner back in October 2016 (good) hasn't been seen since finishing decent fourth in Cheltenham Listed bumper following month; clearly had a serious setback and hard to know what ability he retains after six years off the track.
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1

(13)

13th Oct 2022

Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Allez Sea

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: James Leavy

midfield, slipped up over 5f out, broke down

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

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Form & Verdict
Bumper and maiden hurdle winner in 2020 but very little seen of him since, most recently pulled up after never travelling in Gowran handicap hurdle last month; hard to assess but ground no problem.
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7

26th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 7f 174y

Class 4

14:40 Ludlow

Jimmy Jimmy

11st 4lb

J: William Kennedy

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

raced lazily at times, held up in rear, not fluent 2nd, pushed along and detached 6th

33/1

4th

1

26th Feb 2023

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 4

15:50 Hereford

Jimmy Jimmy

12st 0lb

J: William Kennedy

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Bumper/maiden hurdle winner for Gordon Elliott in 2020 but badly lost his way and was pulled up a long way out on debut for this yard at Ffos Las; all to prove with new blinkers/tongue-tie replacing cheekpieces.

25/1

6

23rd Jan 2023

Soft

2m 4f 0y

Class 3

15:30 Ffos Las

Jimmy Jimmy

11st 7lb

J: William Kennedy

T: Sarah-Jayne Davies

Ex-Gordon Elliott; bumper/hurdle winner in 2020 but badly lost his way subsequently; huge turnaround is required on debut for new yard.

40/1

Form: 5539

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Pick of four runs over this trip when third at Limerick under a positive ride; can be keen and gelded since last run.
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2nd

6

29th May 2026

Good

1m 7f 110y

17:20 Tramore

Mercury Mission

11st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: P Cluskey

Three-time hurdle winner with a mark of 113; placed in both completed starts over fences, last time running as well as he was entitled to at Wexford; in the mix.

100/30

3rd

7

7th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 0y

17:02 Wexford

Mercury Mission

11st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: P Cluskey

Three-time hurdles winner (rated 113); unseated early on stable and chase debut at Downpatrick; ran a fine race from the front at 80-1 when second to the useful Royal Hollow at Clonmel last month; should be able to pick up a race over fences on that evidence but this looks like a more competitive race.

14/1

2nd

2

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 7f 131y

18:42 Clonmel

Mercury Mission

11st 12lb

J: Liam McKenna

T: P Cluskey

Hurdles winner (rated 113) unseated early when 50-1 on stable and chase debut at Downpatrick latest; prefers good ground and a clear round will likely be the aim here.

33/1

15 (10)
Icykel

12/1

Form: 9

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Frankel filly gave the impression she would come on plenty for last month's Galway debut run when staying on into midfield after slow start over today's trip; don't rule out making the necessary improvement.
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9th

5

(9)

25th Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 5y

Class 1

16:45 Pontefract

Icykel

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

1m4f Dundalk maiden winner (AW) in February on second start; better form in Listed races (1m4f and 1m6f) on next two starts but she was comfortably held in both and was last of nine in a Longchamp Group 3 on latest outing; needs improvement.

16/1

9th

8

(7)

19th May 2023

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

18:55 Leopardstown

Icykel

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Dundalk maiden winner; not disgraced at Listed level in two starts this term but this is much tougher.

50/1

4th

4

(1)

3rd May 2023

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:50 Gowran Park

Icykel

9st 2lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: J P Murtagh

Won very ordinary Dundalk maiden in good style; finished behind Irish Lullaby, Star Image, Blazing Skies and Joupe when 40-1 at Cork

33/1

Non-runners

Mercury Mission, Icykel

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Payout
Exacta €7.10
Straight Forecast €4.92
Trifecta €104.30

Selections

RP Ratings (IRE):

Hibernia Oppositus

SPOTLIGHT:

Rockview Consort

POSTDATA:

Adonis

The Irish Sun:

Hibernia Oppositus