July 01 / 14.50 Curragh

14.50

Good

Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes Handicap

  • Prize money: £13053.1
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Sherry FitzGerald Country Homes Handicap

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.60
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 00U423 CD BF

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Promising fourth of 26 over C&D in May, one place behind Greek Flower; has backed that up with solid placed form in races at Listowel and Gowran.
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10th

12

(11)

20th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

14:35 Curragh

Coumshingaun

8st 12lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

towards rear

14/1

10th

7

(11)

30th Jun 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Coumshingaun

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Twice a winner here at 6f and twice successful over slightly further at Listowel including early this month when running away; 9lb rise however makes this tough and stiff 7f here raises stamina concerns.

13/2

1st

4

(12)

2nd Jun 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 60y

14:42 Listowel

Coumshingaun

9st 10lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

midfield, headway on outer home turn, ran on well inside final furlong, led final 110yds, won going away

8/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 211-10 D BF

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 86

Form & Verdict
Good 6-19 strike rate, one of his lesser efforts when favourite here in May after Naas win on reappearance; best suited by quick ground.
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3

(3)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:16 Naas

Dandyville

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: S R B Crawford

Good effort when beaten 0.5l in conditions race at Fairyhouse over 6f last year; ran well when seventh on seasonal return off 6lb higher at the Curragh but two poor efforts since.

40/1

7

(10)

19th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 63y

14:00 Curragh

Dandyville

8st 12lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: S R B Crawford

Went close in a 6f Fairyhouse conditions race last June on final 2024 start; made seasonal-yard debut at the Curragh, not beaten far in seventh behind Moltophino; in rear in Cork event won by Fort Vega; cheekpieces tried now.

25/1

18th

4

(5)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Cork

Dandyville

9st 8lb

J: Liam Keniry

T: S R B Crawford

Seven-time winner is 4-18 on turf; went close in a 6f Fairyhouse conditions race last June on final 2024 start; made seasonal/yard debut at the Curragh, not beaten far in seventh, needs to reverse form with Moltophino, Barbapapa, Heavenly Power and Apache Outlaw.

16/1

12/1

  • Place: £5.20

Form: 719-16

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Won over 5f at Thirsk for Eric Alston last year; readily beat 14 rivals on Irish/seasonal debut at Tipperary; went up 9lb for that and was out of the money at Cork, one place behind Parting Glass.
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9th

4

(1)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

16:55 Cork

Gabriellas Spirit

9st 10lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

Three-time 5f winner including at this track, sights lowered again after a Listed bid at Tipperary ten days ago; has a bit to find with Grand City Hall on running here in July.

10/1

7th

6

(4)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Tipperary

Gabriellas Spirit

9st 2lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: K J Condon

towards rear, some headway inside final furlong, never dangerous

33/1

6th

5

(8)

26th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Cork

Gabriellas Spirit

9st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: K J Condon

The last of her three wins was in this race 12 months ago when 7lb lower; has mostly raced in Listed events since then and ran as well as she was entitled to the last time at Tipperary; fair shout.

8/1

Form: 9-0204

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Not the most consistent type and has a tendency to start slowly, as he did when last of ten at Cork on his penultimate start; much better when fourth at Down Royal but others make more appeal.
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9th

4

(10)

30th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

17:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hallowed Time

11st 1lb

J: Mr Jack Loughnane

T: Mark Loughnane

Won a Chester handicap on heavy ground in September 2024 but mainly below form since (finished last of seven over C&D last week); well handicapped but has plenty to prove.

25/1

7th

3

(2)

23rd Mar 2026

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Hallowed Time

9st 8lb

J: Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Poor strike-rate over the last four years and current mark reflects a decline in his form; best watched unless the market speaks positively.

16/1

6th

5

(2)

14th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Hallowed Time

10st 12lb

J: Miss Hope Regan

T: Mark Loughnane

Went close at Wolverhampton last January and now 8lb lower; however, he's hard to fancy on his recent form and is unproven at this trip.

7/1

14/1

Form: 601-50 CD

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 11lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Both wins over C&D; signed off last season with a win in 30-runner handicap on soft ground; started off this year with creditable fifth at Navan; a long way below his best here last time
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8th

9

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Heavenly Power

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; five-time winner, the most recent over C&D (yielding) in October 2024 off 4lb higher; shaped as though in need of the run last time at the Curragh and should be much sharper now; interesting.

20/1

7th

9

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Heavenly Power

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; five-time winner including three 6f victories at this venue; on losing run since winning at Naas in October 2024 (6f, yielding); no joy last season but did run well in defeat at times and returns 3lb below his last winning mark; record fresh suggests he might need this.

20/1

Form: 3-6302

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Still a maiden but has gone close in two of her last three races, including when third of 24 over C&D in May, just in front of today's rival Coumshingaun; only one pound out of the handicap; worth considering.
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5th

8

(1)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:23 Gowran Park

Greek Flower

8st 8lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: John James Feane

On a long losing streak (since October 2023) but shaped well on several occasions, including on seasonal debut at Leopardstown; less encouraging run over C&D next time and folded tamely at Navan on Sunday; the jury is out.

11/1

8th

7

(5)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 180y

14:52 Navan

Greek Flower

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: John James Feane

On a long losing streak (since October 2023) but shaped well on several occasions, including on seasonal debut at Leopardstown; less encouraging run at Gowran dents confidence in her prospects of adding to her tally.

6/1

Form: 81-106 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 2lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won twice at Dundalk last winter; limited turf experience and has a bit to prove following his handicap debut over 5f here last time; on the plus side, he was not far off fourth-placed Apache Outlaw then.
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5th

6

(6)

30th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

17:45 Wolverhampton (AW)

Song For Whoever

9st 3lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: David Loughnane

prominent

11/1

9th

1

(9)

9th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 5f 0y

Class 4

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Song For Whoever

9st 10lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Ex-Irish 3yo who ran creditably in first-time cheekpieces at Wolverhampton last month on second start for new yard, taking form figures over 6f on AW to 2113 and shaping as if this drop back to 5f won't be a problem; still open to further progress in this sphere; shortlisted.

11/2

3rd

6

(6)

7th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 3

19:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

Song For Whoever

9st 8lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Scored twice at Dundalk (6f, Polytrack) last winter, but held since returning on turf in May including when eighth of ten on stable debut at Chester (7f, good to soft) last month; return to the AW may help and cheekpieces are given a go, but others look more solid.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 355-94 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Close up in a 6f Group 2 last season on good ground; mid-field on reappearance in a Group 3 at Naas; suffered interference in a 5f contest on handicap debut; holds some top entries; could be a big player now.
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11th

8

(15)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Apache Outlaw

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Solid form in four runs on turf since an unproductive spell on AW; needs to find extra on the evidence of last Saturday's third at Limerick; previous third at this venue was over 7f.

16/1

5th

6

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

17:25 Limerick

Apache Outlaw

9st 7lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Adrian McGuinness

Solid form in three runs on turf since an unproductive spell on AW; 7lb claimer in the saddle here, with a senior rider on stablemate Clonmacash.

8/1

3rd

18

(18)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Apache Outlaw

8st 8lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dual turf winner has shaped nicely enough in two runs since return from a two-month break; not beaten that far when fourth of 15 at Leopardstown latest (7f, good) and place claims if backing that up.

14/1

Form: 51-024 CD BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has recorded four of his six wins at this venue, including last August on his final start before a break; retains enough ability to be competitive judged on second over 7f here in May.
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10th

9

(9)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ice Cold In Alex

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: K J Condon

Grand old servant who is stuck on a 16-race losing streak; disappointed at Gowran this month but stamina was stretched over a mile on the day; he's well treated now and has won around here in the past but the percentage call is to oppose.

20/1

9

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Ice Cold In Alex

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: K J Condon

Stuck on a losing run but dangerously handicapped and hasn't been running badly this year; each-way claims.

12/1

6th

5

(17)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Ice Cold In Alex

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: K J Condon

Losing run since a C&D success in 2022; encouraging sixth here last week over C&D when staying on well and on a dangerous mark but possibly more effective at 7f these days.

8/1

Form: 1151-5 CD

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Showed significant improvement last year, winning three times over 5f/6f; should be better for a recent run in a Fairyhouse conditions event.
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14th

15

(7)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Gordon Bennett

8st 13lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Richard Brabazon

Two of four wins have come here; recent C&D run behind Smoke Them Out leaves him with a fair bit to find but previous Fairyhouse run was solid and can't be ruled out; cheekpieces belatedly tried.

12/1

6th

6

(6)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Gordon Bennett

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Richard Brabazon

Plenty of good runs in defeat this year and produced another at Fairyhouse 12 days ago (6f); has become hard to win with but daren't dismiss.

8/1

4th

7

(15)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

18:45 Fairyhouse

Gordon Bennett

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Richard Brabazon

Plenty of good runs in defeat this year and produced another at Laytown recently; has become hard to win with but considered each-way.

12/1

Form: 133035 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Durable type who recorded his most recent win at Dundalk in February; uneven form since and probably vulnerable in a race as competitive as this.
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11th

2

(2)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time C&D winner, has struggled to find his best form since second here in November; third in a six-runner contest three starts ago.

10/1

5th

2

(12)

14th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 1lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time 6f course winner who hinted at a return to form when third of six here four weeks ago; failed to build on that on his most recent visit, though not far behind Sporting Hero in that event.

11/2

9th

3

(8)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:17 Dundalk (AW)

Dream Today

10st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Four-time C&D winner who hinted at a return to form when third of six 12 days ago; down another 2lb and should be in the mix with useful claimer taking off 5lb.

7/1

9/1

Form: -42025 D BF

Last run: 30 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
5f Naas winner last term and ran another fine race over 6f at that venue four starts ago; bounced back from a poor run with C&D second; beaten favourite at Roscommon a month ago on her first attempt at 7f.
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14

(4)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Iva Batt

9st 0lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: R K Watson

Last win was in 2022; inconsistent last year; last of 16 on last week's belated seasonal debut at the Curragh; 5lb out of the handicap then, should at least be more competitive in this lower grade.

33/1

16

(8)

16th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Iva Batt

8st 7lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: R K Watson

Lacks a recent run; inconsistent last season; last win was in 2022; 5lb out of the handicap; has a capable rider but up against it.

25/1

11th

12

(3)

17th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

19:30 Newcastle (AW)

Iva Batt

9st 4lb

J: Paula Muir

T: R K Watson

midfield, weakened 2f out

12/1

16/1

Form: 54-655

Last run: 7 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Fair form in defeat last year, including when fifth of ten in a Listed race at Dundalk; has looked regressive this year, makes handicap debut off 14lb lower than initial rating; 2lb out of the handicap.
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13th

14

(4)

27th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 3y

18:45 Bellewstown

Navalny

8st 7lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: C W J Farrell

Hasn't progressed since showing ability at two and not only does he lack a run but is 5lb out of the weights.

100/1

Form: 0-1033 CD BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Three-time C&D winner over 6f; definite chance on recent form at this track; unplaced here Friday.
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2nd

14

(5)

11th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:05 Naas

Midnight Fire

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

soon midfield, headway on far side of group under 2f out, joined leaders when ridden inside final furlong, kept on but no match for winner

4/1

2nd

14

(5)

11th May 2024

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:05 Naas

Midnight Fire

8st 12lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

soon midfield, headway on far side of group under 2f out, joined leaders when ridden inside final furlong, kept on but no match for winner

4/1

2nd

20

(4)

20th Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Midnight Fire

8st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Eddie & Patrick Harty

towards rear towards far side, steady headway from over 2f out, challenging when ridden 1f out, kept on but no match for winner

16/1

Form: 2-215 BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
5f maiden winner on soft at Tipperary after finishing second on both previous starts; got upset in stalls when unplaced favourite at Cork on handicap debut; only one pound out of the handicap.
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9th

10

(2)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:05 Curragh

Parting Glass

9st 3lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

Won soft ground Navan (5f) maiden in May; some solid runs in defeat in handicaps since but this looks a bit tougher than some of his recent assignments.

12/1

4th

7

(3)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:25 Navan

Parting Glass

8st 7lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

started quickly, led narrowly or disputed lead early, raced in second after 1f, led when ridden and edged left over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, weakening when lost third towards finish

10/1

9th

12

(6)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Parting Glass

8st 10lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

prominent, outpaced over 1f out, weakened final furlong

9/1

Non-runners

Midnight Fire, Parting Glass

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €47.60
Straight Forecast €37.39
Tricast €553.67
Trifecta €994.20

Selections

TOPSPEED:

Coumshingaun

The Irish Sun:

Parting Glass

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Greek Flower

SPOTLIGHT:

Apache Outlaw

POSTDATA:

Coumshingaun