March 25 / 17.37 Curragh

17.37

Soft To Heavy

Live Music After Racing At McDonnells Bar Newbridge Handicap

  • Prize money: £7831.86
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 20 runners
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Live Music After Racing At McDonnells Bar Newbridge Handicap

Runners: 20 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.30

Form: 30678-

Last run: 225 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Went close here over 7f early last season but never really built on that albeit not disgraced final two starts; down to a nice mark and handles soft; could go well from a low draw.
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8th

6

(15)

28th May 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Queens Pardon

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

slowly into stride

6/1

2nd

10

(4)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 164y

14:55 Navan

Queens Pardon

9st 12lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

midfield, headway and pressed leaders when switched left 2f out, soon went second and ridden, kept on well inside final furlong

9/2

1st

12

(2)

25th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Curragh

Queens Pardon

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

prominent towards far side early, in touch with leaders 3f out, headway when switched left 2f out, led when ridden but faced strong challenge 1f out, kept on well towards finish

10/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.50

Form: 94908-

Last run: 178 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Promising juvenile but didn't progress last year; much reduced mark for seasonal return and has run well fresh so don't rule out.
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19th

5

(10)

23rd Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

14:00 Navan

Seeingisbelieving

9st 8lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Only got to the track twice last season, winning a 5f handicap on heavy ground here; not seen for over 18 months when well beaten here two weeks ago; 1lb below his last winning mark if that run can be ignored but has clearly had his problems.

20/1

17th

2

(5)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:21 Navan

Seeingisbelieving

10st 1lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Was a smart juvenile but became regressive and didn't win a race until early last year, scoring over 5f on heavy at this track; has to repeat that after a long absence.

25/1

1st

4

(6)

29th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Navan

Seeingisbelieving

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

prominent towards far side, pushed along and went second over 1f out, led when ridden but faced challenge inside final furlong, kept on well towards finish, always doing enough

4/1

16/1

  • Place: £5.50

Form: 26000- D

Last run: 129 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Three-time turf winner in Britain for George Baker, suited by quick ground; early pace but ultimately well held on unfavoured near side behind Downforce over C&D in October; hood added to cheekpieces here.
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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

9/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 75037- CD

Last run: 168 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Won for the second time over C&D when taking this event last year off 68 and pick of subsequent efforts when third over C&D; clearly runs well fresh and handles these conditions so has to be respected.
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13th

9

(17)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Mogwli

9st 8lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner but this season hasn't started at all well and best watched for now.

33/1

11th

6

(2)

15th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:27 Leopardstown

Mogwli

10st 0lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner, but 0-10 at this venue; a lot of improvement needed based on two runs Curragh runs this season.

22/1

12th

17

(9)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Mogwli

9st 5lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner, including twice at this track over 6f early in his career; won twice last year but prone to inconsistency; mid-field over 1m here on seasonal debut

25/1

Form: 54900-

Last run: 262 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Winning juvenile but didn't get near troubling the judge last year in handicaps; handicapper has given him a chance however.
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1st

11

(3)

16th May 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 182y

17:15 Sligo

Itll Do My Day

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

Has been busy this season; second in a Bellewstown handicap in a first-time tongue-tie in April but well beaten last twice; has the rating to be a factor and a return to form would see him thereabouts.

8/1

14th

14

(17)

6th May 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:35 Naas

Itll Do My Day

9st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Michael Mulvany

Improved from debut to win a Cork maiden but on a two-year losing run since; 5f with cut in the ground is ideal but he's been below par in recent starts.

20/1

10th

13

(9)

22nd Apr 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 164y

14:55 Navan

Itll Do My Day

9st 5lb

J: Sean Bird

T: Michael Mulvany

No further success since 5f Cork maiden win second time out in 2021; second to Tawaazon at Bellewstown on the first of three starts this month; lesser form since then; closely matched with Ballysax Lil' Mick on running in mid-division at the Curragh last Sunday.

10/1

7/1

Form: 24220- D BF

Last run: 150 days

W: 10st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Consistent mare last year, Limerick win and three times runner-up at this venue (twice for today's rider); well held on unfavoured near side on final start here behind stablemate Downforce but low draw here could be an advantage and top-weight respected.
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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

14/1

Form: 73-255

Last run: 50 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Hold-up performer's four wins all over further; fair AW form over the winter but both trip/ground likely not in his favour here.
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6th

9

(6)

24th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

19:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reverberation

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Pat Murphy

Arrives on a lengthy losing run and this veteran beat just two in a classified event over C&D 13 days ago; others are preferred.

25/1

7th

6

(9)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reverberation

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Pat Murphy

led

14/1

7th

6

(9)

11th Feb 2025

Standard

1m 1f 104y

Class 6

17:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Reverberation

9st 9lb

J: Fred Daly

T: Pat Murphy

Veteran who is 4-50 on AW; fighting chance on these terms but has inconsistent form for new yard; not sure what to expect.

14/1

Form: /8100- CD

Last run: 157 days

W: 9st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
All five turf wins have been on soft or heavy, including at Navan last October; both subsequent runs were disappointing and possibly still a bit high in the handicap.
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10th

9

(7)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Conversant

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf is 0-7 on the AW and fair bit to find on recent form; 7lb wrong.

20/1

10th

9

(7)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Conversant

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf is 0-7 on the AW and fair bit to find on recent form; 7lb wrong.

20/1

7th

9

(4)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Conversant

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf is 0-6 on the AW; out of form this year and a revival is needed; hard to make a case for on recent efforts.

40/1

Form: 47003-

Last run: 150 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
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.
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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

Form: 3324-8

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
No wins since landing a Ripon maiden for Roger Varian in 2021 but ran well in defeat at the end of last summer; recent Dundalk spin should have him right although this ground likely plenty soft for him.
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7th

1

10th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Super Cub

11st 12lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Modest on the Flat; keen and hasn't got home when well held in both starts over hurdles.

25/1

11th

2

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 4f 85y

17:02 Killarney

Super Cub

11st 12lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

led, soon clear, reduced lead 7th, headed 5 out

50/1

11th
5 (6)
Senor Carrots

10/1

Form: 56459- BF

Last run: 108 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Largely campaigned on polytrack, showing promise in opening handicaps last autumn but didn't seem to see out 1m final start; back in trip on turf return and could yet have more to offer.
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15th

16

(17)

27th Apr 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:10 Navan

Senor Carrots

9st 4lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A Oliver

Dundalk winner, 0-7 on turf; made promising return early this month when fourth over 6f at Dundalk on his first run since June; failed to improve on that when third over 5f nine days later; modest record on turf is concerning, down the field in two runs at this venue last season.

10/1

15th

16

(17)

27th Apr 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:10 Navan

Senor Carrots

9st 4lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A Oliver

Dundalk winner, 0-7 on turf; made promising return early this month when fourth over 6f at Dundalk on his first run since June; failed to improve on that when third over 5f nine days later; modest record on turf is concerning, down the field in two runs at this venue last season.

10/1

3rd

5

(9)

13th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Senor Carrots

9st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: A Oliver

midfield, headway 1f out, ran on and went third inside final 110yds, no match for first two

6/1

12th
18 (10)
On The Money

16/1

Form: 45670-

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Opening efforts in handicaps last year were disappointing; remains of limited appeal off this reduced mark.
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9th

17

(4)

20th Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 180y

20:30 Leopardstown

On The Money

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

soon led, headed 2f out, weakened from over 1f out

16/1

5th

16

(6)

5th Jul 2023

Good

1m 4f 120y

20:20 Tipperary

On The Money

8st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

soon led, headed and raced in second after 4f, ridden and led again over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, weakened inside final 110yds

12/1

9th

15

(14)

9th Jun 2023

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Fairyhouse

On The Money

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Nine-race maiden whose best efforts came in maidens; not progressing in handicaps and was 25-1 for the latest at Roscommon (1m4f, good to yielding).

12/1

Form: 03360-

Last run: 127 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since his 2yo days but couple of good runs in handicaps last year, notably third in big fields both here and at Navan (heavy); more likely needed but conditions to suit.
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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

12/1

Form: 91300- CD

Last run: 150 days

W: 10st 1lb

7 yo Mare

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Recorded seventh career win when taking 5f handicap at Navan in September; high draw probably against her on final start over today's C&D; handles ground so not one to rule out.
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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

Form: 88408-

Last run: 161 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Struggled a bit when going handicapping in October although wasn't disgraced at Leopardstown; probably wants a bit more respite from the handicapper.
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11th

15

(16)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Pollanassa

9st 11lb

T: R P Cody

Regressive after showing early promise in maidens for Kevin Coleman; down the field over longer trips at this track on his two most recent outings; first reserve.

10

(6)

1st Dec 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:30 Dundalk (AW)

Pollanassa

9st 0lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: R P Cody

Regressive after showing early promise in maidens for Kevin Coleman; two fair runs on turf in September; moderate display here last month.

33/1

OUR TIP

Form: 00700- CD

Last run: 157 days

W: 10st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Confirmed mudlark on a long losing run but mark reflects that and interesting jockey booking.
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9th

13

(1)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Pretty Boy Floyd

9st 1lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Sarah Dawson

towards rear

12/1

4th

2

(8)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Cork

Pretty Boy Floyd

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Sarah Dawson

Mudlark hasn't won for nearly two years but was twice runner-up this season; has been freshened up since a disappointing Naas run and will revel in conditions; chance.

15/2

16/1

Form: 0/470-

Last run: 322 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Hasn't won since he was trained in France in 2019; long absent and hard to fancy despite reduced mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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17th

4

(18)

25th Mar 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 6f 0y

17:37 Curragh

Fan Club Rules

10st 0lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Luke Comer

Hasn't won since he was trained in France in 2019; long absent and hard to fancy despite reduced mark.

16/1

20/1

Form: /000-0

Last run: 38 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Mare

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
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12th

9

(23)

7th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 205y

14:50 Naas

Even Flow

9st 7lb

J: Yudish Geerdharry

T: R K Watson

raced near side, prominent, outpaced over 2f out, soon weakened

50/1

Form: 0000-0

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

14

(9)

4th Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 55y

16:02 Roscommon

Peerless

9st 0lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Adrian Brendan Joyce

midfield

25/1

10th

12

(11)

19th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Peerless

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won three times when trained in the UK but winless since moving to this yard; not a bad run at Down Royal but was poor at Naas last time; cheekpieces back on.

14/1

Form: /650/9

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 8lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
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16th

16

31st Dec 2023

Heavy

2m 0f 159y

15:15 Punchestown

True Companion

11st 5lb

J: Alan King

T: John J Cullen

Won twice on the Flat in his younger days; limited hurdling experience and has shown little; lacks a recent run.

33/1

9th

2

2nd May 2023

Yielding

2m 5f 30y

18:18 Ballinrobe

True Companion

11st 12lb

J: Alan King

T: John J Cullen

Poor on the Flat nowadays and can't be fancied on third hurdle start.

100/1

13th

14

(5)

26th Mar 2023

Heavy

0m 5f 205y

13:00 Naas

True Companion

8st 7lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: John J Cullen

slowly into stride, always towards rear, pushed along after 1f, reminders before halfway, weakened over 2f out

100/1

Non-runners

Even Flow, Peerless, True Companion

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €132.30
Straight Forecast €118.77
Tricast €2793.45
Trifecta €2546.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Queen's Pardon

The Irish Sun:

Senor Carrots

TOPSPEED:

It'll Do My Day

POSTDATA:

Mogwli

RP Ratings (IRE):

Queen's Pardon