October 26 / 14.15 Curragh

14.15

Heavy

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  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 24 runners
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Runners: 24 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £25.50
  • Place: £3.80

Form: 080004 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 7lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Forner dual Listed winner, highly effective in testing conditions; showed he retains ability when fourth here on Saturday, but held by stablemate Cnodian who finished runner-up then.
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12th

7

(13)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:00 Navan

Downforce

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Lightly enough raced since his last win two years ago; well beaten over seven at the Curragh last week but had run quite well in handicaps over this trip on soft ground prior to that; career low mark today and no surprise should he be involved although ground might not be soft enough.

10/1

23th

9

(2)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Downforce

9st 12lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Dual Listed winner at his best; ran well in defeat when sixth of 18 behind Rosato at Navan (6f, good to yielding) last time, doing best work at the finish; 2lb better off with that rival; veteran is a contender if the heavens open.

18/1

6th

5

(12)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:21 Navan

Downforce

9st 12lb

J: Danny Power

T: W McCreery

Second runner for yard; dual Listed winner at his best ran well in defeat three times earlier this year; down 3lb on return; is at his best on easy ground.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £2.30

Form: 734103 CD

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
C&D maiden winner on good ground in August; next run was in a high-class handicap; coped with soft ground and 7f trip when third here last month.
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10th

5

(2)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Secret Magician

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Strike-rate of 3-51; improved upon poor recent efforts when encountering good ground at Killarney (1m), finishing a close third after not getting a clear run; up 2lb but remains on a nice mark if backing up his last run.

15/2

3rd

10

(6)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Secret Magician

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Strike-rate of 3-50; couldn't draw on any positives from his four runs this year but getting back on drier ground should help matters.

33/1

10th

2

(14)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Secret Magician

10st 0lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Only three wins from 49 outings; placed seven times but has failed to make the frame in six starts since a Listowel festival fourth last September; hard to fancy.

20/1

33/1

  • Place: £38.20

Form: 674700

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Has managed a couple of good runs this year; very difficult task here from 10lb out of the handicap.
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10th

9

(13)

29th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Navan

Hot Sunset

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Excelled herself on final start last year from 10lb out of handicap when close third of 24 over 6f at the Curragh; mid-field there last Saturday in a race in which Seeingisbelieving and Mogwli made the frame.

14/1

9th

13

(20)

25th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Curragh

Hot Sunset

9st 6lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

Not a great strike rate but excelled herself on final start last year from 10lb out of handicap when close third to Downforce over C&D on heavy (from favoured low draw); drawn on opposite site today however.

12/1

3rd

24

(4)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Hot Sunset

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Joseph Anthony Murray

prominent towards far side, pressed leaders when ridden under 2f out, kept on well but held final 110yds, no match for first two

33/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.20

Form: 460617 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Won at Navan last Wednesday, unplaced here on Sunday, 3lb of the handicap, vulnerable in the circumstances, though jockey's claim is an asset.
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15

(11)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Stanhope

8st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Ran poorly at this venue in June; same again here a fortnight ago; however, he has a good overall record at this venue, with four C&D wins to his name and three seconds, including on seasonal debut.

20/1

14

(18)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Stanhope

9st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Ran poorly at this venue in June and not much better at Naas in July; however, he has a good overall record at this venue, with four C&D wins to his name and three seconds, including on seasonal debut.

10/1

9

(8)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

Stanhope

9st 3lb

J: Sam Coen

T: John C McConnell

Likeable veteran is something of a Navan specialist and has visited that track on all three starts this term, notably first occasion when good second; tame effort latest so needs to bounce back.

12/1

Form: 133155

Last run: 3 days

W: 10st 3lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Was recording fifth career win when getting up late over 7f at Listowel festival; has been holding her form well in races over 7f at this venue; concerning that she struggled in sprints at a late stage last season.
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12th

5

(14)

1st Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Galway

Mary Salome

10st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Andrew Kinirons

Won her sixth race when taking a Roscommon handicap over this trip in June, beating Bells On Her Toes and a fine run at Limerick after; outclassed in Listed company last time but a solid chance in this grade; has run well here before.

7/1

8th

7

(5)

11th Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 1

15:20 Pontefract

Mary Salome

9st 2lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Andrew Kinirons

7yo who has been at the top of the game in 7f/1m handicaps in Ireland the last twice, but she needs a clear career best to win this.

33/1

3rd

1

(5)

24th Jun 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Limerick

Mary Salome

10st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Andrew Kinirons

prominent, went second soon after start, led when pushed along 2f out, ridden and faced challenge from over 1f out, headed and lost second towards finish

5/2

Form: 256033

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Has run creditably on last two starts, notably when close up third behind Stanhope at Navan last Wednesday; 7lb out of the handicap, a significant drawback.
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10th

10

(4)

5th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

18:00 Chelmsford (AW)

Tammany Hall

8st 9lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Poor strike-rate; went close on his stable debut in August (6f, soft) and after three poor runs he offered a bit more when in midfield over 6f here on Saturday; others look stronger.

33/1

6th

10

(7)

30th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Tammany Hall

9st 3lb

J: Connor Planas

T: Phil McEntee

Poor strike-rate; went close in a weak race on his stable debut last month (6f, soft) but he's not beaten a rival in three runs since.

33/1

8th

8

(10)

21st Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 3y

Class 6

18:10 Yarmouth

Tammany Hall

8st 9lb

J: Josephine Gordon

T: Phil McEntee

1-36; did go close at Lingfield (6f, soft) on yard debut in August but has failed to beat a rival in two outings here since; visored first time.

20/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: 68069- D

Last run: 445 days

W: 10st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Seven-time sprint winner in Britain; well treated on best form, since he reached a career-high of 107 for Robert Cowell in 2020 and is now on 90; long absence to overcome, facing many in-form rivals.
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6th

10

(13)

13th May 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

15:30 Navan

Aljady

9st 2lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

On a long losing run since winning four races in 2020; has hinted at a return to form this term, reaching the first five on his last three outings; has a bit to find with Jon Riggens on Naas run.

8/1

10

(16)

6th May 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

14:45 Naas

Aljady

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

On a long losing run since winning four races in 2020; has hinted at a return to form this term but doesn't look well treated on anything he's achieved in the last two seasons.

16/1

5th

9

(5)

24th Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

19:10 Naas

Aljady

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Seven wins, on all types of ground, in Britain with the last of then being in 2020; has come down a long way in the ratings and ran his best race since joining this yard last year when fourth of 11 in a higher grade contest at the Curragh last weekend; first-time blinkers did him no harm on that occasion.

15/2

14/1

Form: 002648 CD

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Course winner over 6f last year, mid-field finish over 7f last Sunday, held by Cnodian on basis of a 6f clash earlier in the month.
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11th

5

(7)

22nd Apr 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

19:18 Gowran Park

Zephron

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Best known as a three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; well supported at Navan (6f) on seasonal/stable debut but was always behind and finished last; signs of a return to form here on latest but held by Miss Americana and Hell Let Loose.

10/1

7th

4

(13)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Zephron

9st 12lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Anthony McCann

Three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; heavily punted at Navan (6f) on return/stable debut 10 days ago but was always behind and finished last.

9/1

15th

3

(1)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Zephron

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Three-time Curragh winner; five wins in all, none since April 2024; weak form last season; has changed stable.

20/1

16/1

Form: 700068

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Heavy-ground winner in Britain; not disgraced on last two starts (beaten only 4l when eighth of 23 behind Stanhope at Navan last week), but others preferred.
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7th

9

(4)

14th Apr 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

20:10 Dundalk (AW)

Numoor

9st 3lb

J: Shane Foley

T: James McAuley

dwelt start, took keen hold, soon midfield, pushed along 2f out, switched right when ridden and in touch with leaders over 1f out, no extra final 110yds

8/1

13

(12)

29th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Navan

Numoor

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: James McAuley

13th

12

(2)

24th Mar 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Numoor

9st 4lb

J: Colin Keane

T: James McAuley

slowly away, in rear

4/1

14/1

Form: -00035 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
On a long losing run at present; showed a return to form with Navan third early in the month; hampered at start before running on encouragingly in 6f handicap at Naas ten days ago.
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17

(16)

18th Nov 2022

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Fastar

9st 1lb

J: Mark Enright

T: Gerard O’Leary

10th

7

(9)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Fastar

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard O’Leary

soon midfield towards far side, ridden over 1f out, kept on but no impression inside final furlong

14/1

3rd

10

(1)

5th Oct 2022

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 164y

15:00 Navan

Fastar

8st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Gerard O’Leary

dwelt start, raced far side, in touch with leaders, went second halfway, ran on well and made challenge final 110yds, no extra and lost second towards finish

33/1

Form: 642308

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Handles soft ground but has done most of her racing over 7f; may find this a bit short, and in any case she has been below her best on her last two outings.
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6th

7

(7)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Bells On Her Toes

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Recorded handicap wins on soft ground at Naas and Galway during the summer and much better form in stakes company at Tipperary, only conceding late in Listed Concorde Stakes to Snapraeterea second occasion (heavy); inadequate trip on latest in Curragh Listed.

13/2

6th

1

(13)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Bells On Her Toes

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

Busy enough year but recorded back-to-back 7f handicap wins on soft ground at Naas and Galway during the summer and much better form in stakes company at Tipperary last twice, only conceding late in Listed Concorde Stakes last Sunday; back in trip here.

7/2

2nd

9

(1)

1st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 100y

14:40 Tipperary

Bells On Her Toes

9st 4lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Andrew Slattery

dwelt start, towards rear, some headway after 2f, chased clear leader up the centre over 1f out, challenging inside final furlong, led final 110yds, headed towards finish

7/1

12/1

Form: 369130 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Recorded seventh career win when taking 5f handicap at Navan early last month; two runs prior to that show him in a favourable light; most of his wins on good ground, but can handle soft.
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11th

7

(1)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ever Rock

9st 0lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J J Lambe

led

25/1

15th

17

(18)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 164y

13:45 Navan

Ever Rock

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J J Lambe

Course winner but two last runs very disappointing and thoroughly exposed so percentage call to oppose.

25/1

9th

5

(7)

28th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Bellewstown

Ever Rock

9st 3lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J J Lambe

towards rear

10/1

9/1

Form: -25442 BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Winner over 5f at Tipperary last season; best form over the minimum trip, including when second at this venue 13 days ago; extra 5lb for that may anchor him now.
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6th

4

(5)

14th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:25 Naas

Swift Flight

9st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

dwelt start, took keen hold, in touch with leaders

40/1

7th

17

(7)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Swift Flight

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

towards rear

16/1

9th

13

(4)

26th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

20:00 Curragh

Swift Flight

8st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Just 1-18 but in good form and was only beaten a neck over C&D last month; suspicion he wants softer ground than what he will get here though.

10/1

Form: 674088

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Has shown her best form at this venue but needs to find more; 4lb out of the handicap.
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3rd

7

(10)

15th Oct 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 53y

Class 5

17:35 Leicester

Andromedas Kingdom

9st 8lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins this year (two on soft), the latest when edging out Astronomica at Nottingham in June; now needs to bounce back from quieter runs, latterly in the Bath race dominated by two of today's rivals.

16/1

8th

2

(1)

1st Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:05 Bath

Andromedas Kingdom

10st 0lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Michael Appleby

Three wins this year including two over C&D (soft) in the spring; fast ground was against her at Doncaster last time and has been off for 68 days since, but she has won fresh; still on a career-high mark, but the return to a soft surface would be a plus.

6/1

8th

2

(1)

25th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

16:45 Doncaster

Andromedas Kingdom

9st 9lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: Michael Appleby

Kicked off campaign with two wins at Bath (1m, soft) before a good second there (1m, good), and she returned to winning ways at Nottingham (1m, good to soft); it's unlikely she's going to be on slow ground today, which dents confidence somewhat, but this thriving mare is still respected.

3/1

25/1

Form: 238-5U

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Maiden whose best form has been over 7f/1m, unlikely to make the breakthrough here; unseated rider in stalls at Cork and took no part.
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4

8th Jul 2023

Good

2m 4f 0y

18:30 Bellewstown

Tellthemimhere

11st 7lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

prominent, pushed along and weakened 8th, pulled up before 3 out

6/1

9th

2

(9)

16th May 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 94y

19:20 Sligo

Tellthemimhere

10st 1lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Joined this yard as a longstanding maiden but has soon put that right with back-to-back wins and was well on top at the finish after making all over C&D two weeks ago; up another 8lb but she's on a roll.

11/4

1st

9

(1)

30th Apr 2023

Yielding

1m 2f 121y

16:55 Sligo

Tellthemimhere

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Ian Patrick Donoghue

Off the mark on first start for new yard when landing Bellewstown handicap over 1m early this month in first-time hood, racing prominently and getting up late for comfortable success; good chance of staying this longer trip on that evidence and although officially 2lb wrong here could well make a bold bid.

5/1

Form: 568260 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Dual 7f Brighton winner last year for George Baker; 50-1 when in rear on Irish debut in last week's Navan contest won by Stanhope.
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7th

15

(8)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Run Forrest Run

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Laura Hourigan

Knows how to win (6-44 on turf) but losing run stretches back to October 2024; in poor form on AW when last seen in December; best watched on debut for new yard after break.

25/1

6th

5

(15)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Run Forrest Run

9st 8lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Thomas Coyle

Out of the money in seven races since finishing third over this trip at Down Royal in May; not a bad run when seventh of 19 over 6f at Navan last week.

12/1

20/1

Form: 8-0887

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Has won only once from 27 starts; unlikely to improve that record on evidence of four-race campaign this year.
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5th

15

(18)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Limerick

Improving

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Augustine Leahy

in touch with leaders, headway and challenging over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds, lost fourth final strides

6/1

2nd

16

(2)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

20:15 Tipperary

Improving

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Augustine Leahy

Sole win came in a Limerick maiden in 2020; has an each-way shout on some of his better runs.

18th
15 (22)
Cnodian

9/2

Form: 732422 D

Last run: 3 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
2-18, placed eight times, including runner-up in three of her last four races; clear of the third when apprentice-ridden second over 5f on Sunday; every chance now under Billy Lee.
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19th

5

(20)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 164y

13:45 Navan

Cnodian

9st 12lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Tends to travel well but risky now under inexperienced rider; looks ready for a drop back in trip after not finding much at the Curragh; cannot rule out.

10/1

8th

5

(9)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Cnodian

10st 0lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: W McCreery

travelled strongly, in touch with leaders

15/2

3rd

18

(15)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Cnodian

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Goes well on soft, scoring at Limerick in June; needs to improve on recent form though.

16/1

Form: -20020 CD

Last run: 102 days

W: 10st 0lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Two wins and two seconds from ten visits to this venue; ran in smart company handicap company here in July, previously second of 16 here.
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Verdict Starting price

13

(4)

24th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Nordic Passage

8st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Course winner in 2020; modest strike-rate and last win came at Newcastle in August 2023; now owner-trained and some encouragement when sixth of 21 at Cork on yard debut in July but never figured at Newcastle three days ago.

16/1

9th

13

(3)

21st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

Nordic Passage

8st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Modest strike-rate now but he did win his only C&D start back in 2023; now owner-trained and some encouragement when sixth of 21 at Cork in July; Warren Fentiman is a positive booking and possible squeak.

12/1

Form: 315810

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Won over 7f at Down Royal last month, beating subsequent 1m winner Fastman; made little impact over a shorter trip at Navan last time.
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Verdict Starting price

22

(20)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Gegenpressing

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Unbeaten in four runs at Sligo, most recently last month (third has won since) at 6.5f; 4lb rise okay but record at this track relatively underwhelming so needs to improve that.

9/1

1st

6

(4)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Gegenpressing

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Unbeaten in three runs at Sligo and going for three-in-a-row in this race, the last two coming from stall 16; Hayes is elsewhere today, but quite the substitute to have in the saddle and his comeback run was fine.

100/30

5th

9

(9)

30th Mar 2026

Heavy

0m 5f 180y

14:18 Navan

Gegenpressing

9st 6lb

J: Jessica O’Gorman

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

Mid-field in four starts after winning at Sligo last May, his fifth win of a 58-race career; has a bit to find with Happy Henry (second), Alnofoor (fifth) and Distillate (sixth) on running over C&D last October.

12/1

21th
16 (24)
Inventor

8/1

Form: 351247 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Basically consistent since April, form highlighted by a Sigo win; harmed his chance with a slow start here on latest in a race in which Ever Rock and Stanhope finished in front of him; possible he could turn tables and reach the money.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

7

(12)

5th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 160y

14:50 Sligo

Inventor

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Gillian Scott

One of his two wins have come at this venue (6f); however, unplaced in five outings last year and he's been off 200 days.

25/1

10th

7

(12)

5th May 2024

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 160y

14:50 Sligo

Inventor

9st 1lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Gillian Scott

One of his two wins have come at this venue (6f); however, unplaced in five outings last year and he's been off 200 days.

25/1

14th

16

(9)

18th Oct 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 164y

13:45 Navan

Inventor

8st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Gillian Scott

Similar form in sixth last twice, including behind Cnodian; this race should be run to suit hold-up type; ground-versatile.

20/1

Form: -05319 D BF

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Cork maiden winner over 6f; reportedly unsuited by heavy ground on handicap debut over the same course and trip; any further deterioration would be a concern.
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6th

3

(12)

25th Sep 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

17:15 Hamilton

Chrismoltisanti

9st 8lb

J: David Allan

T: Adrian Nicholls

Record of 1-12 in Ireland; poor form this year; wears new headgear on debut for new stable; follow the market signals.

6/1

18th

4

(17)

8th Jul 2023

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:20 Naas

Chrismoltisanti

10st 0lb

J: Jake Coen

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Hasn't added to Cork maiden win of last summer and struggled in handicaps last month; blinkers now fitted but of limited appeal.

20/1

33/1

Form: 8/700- C

Last run: 529 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Has had training issues since his promising juvenile career in 2017; off for a long time; trainer has a much stronger candidate in Billy Lee's mount Cnodian.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

14

(12)

6th Nov 2022

Heavy

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Naas

Gobi Desert

9st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: W McCreery

Very lightly raced since his promising juvenile career in 2017; 80-1 when behind a few of these at the Curragh only recently.

66/1

23th

6

(23)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Gobi Desert

9st 11lb

J: Shane Crosse

T: W McCreery

took keen hold, prominent towards near side early, outpaced and lost position when pushed along from 2f out, soon ridden and weakened

33/1

Form: 6-4705

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Promising run over 7f last time; open to improvement having run only five times, but is 4lb out of the handicap here
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

24th

22

(19)

26th Oct 2022

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Susies Sapphire

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: John James Feane

raced near side, always towards rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden and no extra 2f out, soon weakened

14/1

5th

6

(14)

13th Oct 2022

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Susies Sapphire

9st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: John James Feane

prominent, ridden and disputing second over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

12/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €385.50
Straight Forecast €103.66
Tricast €5425.34
Trifecta €0.00

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cnodian

RP Ratings (IRE):

Chrismoltisanti

TOPSPEED:

Nordic Passage

The Irish Sun:

Aljady

POSTDATA:

Cnodian