July 02 / 16.15 Curragh

16.15

Good

Dubai Duty Free Derby Festival Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £52212.39
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 23 runners
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Dubai Duty Free Derby Festival Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 23 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £9.00
  • Place: £2.45

Form: 317-21 D

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Shows every sign of developing into a reliable handicapper, this is his stiffest test yet, though has got away with a 3lb rise for Naas win six weeks ago.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

2

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Blues Emperor

9st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Five wins between turf and AW for Johnny Murtagh; best effort for this yard came when fourth over 7f here but has been below that level twice again since; blinkers added.

16/1

6th

6

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Blues Emperor

9st 11lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: William Harvey

Five wins for Johnny Murtagh; poor in opening runs for new yard until a 1l fourth of 17 at the Curragh in April (7f, soft); didn't build on that back at the Curragh last time (1m, good); 12lb below his last winning mark now.

14/1

13th

3

(15)

24th May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Curragh

Blues Emperor

9st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Five wins for Johnny Murtagh; signs of a return to form when fourth of 17 here on latest; now 10lb below his last winning mark; one for the short list.

14/1

13/2

  • Place: £3.55

Form: P/4-11 D

Last run: 98 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Problems seem to be behind him judged on wins at Dundalk in January and Naas in March; has had a good break and it is quite feasible that his mark has been protected with this in mind.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

15th

6

(11)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Chazzesmee

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Won the Irish Lincolnshire in 2024; lightly-raced since but has run some sound races including when a 5l second at Navan last time; needs more.

16/1

15th

6

(11)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Chazzesmee

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Won the Irish Lincolnshire in 2024; lightly-raced since but has run some sound races including when a 5l second at Navan last time; needs more.

16/1

25/1

  • Place: £3.70

Form: 5741-3

Last run: 2 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dundalk winner on final start last season; due to run in the 6.05 here on Friday.
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No Results Found
OUR TIP
4th
5 (2)
Rahmi

8/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 413-81 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
A 7f winner at Fontainebleau last September and managed a good run over 1m when staying on well for third at Saint-Cloud in follow-up bid; narrow C&D winner in May on second Irish start, has potential to make further progress.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Rahmi

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Four-time winner, including two premier handicaps; below best on first two runs in Listed company this term and failed to beat a rival back in handicap company latest; is now 1lb below his last win but a revival is needed for last year's winning stable.

10/1

15th

1

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Rahmi

10st 1lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Four-time winner (three over this trip); has struggled in Listed company in two runs this term; returns to handicap company now and just 3lb above last winning mark but would prefer to see him come here in better form, given he's the top weight.

15/1

8th

5

(10)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:56 Naas

Rahmi

9st 11lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: J P Murtagh

Three-time h'cap winner, including over C&D in final 2024 start; ran just three times last season; produced a smart display to win a 7f premier handicap at the Irish Champions meeting; towards rear throughout on comeback in a 7f Curragh Listed contest (soft to heavy); may be better suited by this ground but Tashakour looks like the yard's main hope.

14/1

Form: 310-04 D

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Progressive handicapper last year; Leopardstown winner off 69 in July and defied a mark of 85 at Dundalk in November; ended the campaign on 92; better strike-rate on AW; mid-division on seasonal debut, took a step back to best form with Leopardstown fourth.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

3rd

1

(6)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:00 Killarney

Howyoulikethat

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Latest of five wins was in the 2023 renewal of this event, after which he ran well in a Group 3 at Leopardstown and a Listed contest over C&D; not the same force nowadays and has come down a good bit in the ratings; was still capable of good form last year; not at his best on AW in the spring and back from a break here.

9/2

7th

4

(2)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Howyoulikethat

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Three-time C&D winner; no further success since July 2023 turf win at Killarney; stayed on to take fourth behind Una Matata last time; down 2lb and should appreciate this trip.

10/1

4th

2

(2)

6th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Howyoulikethat

10st 1lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

Three-time course 1m winner; no further success since July 2023 turf win at Killarney; fair form here November/December, not so good last month; 7f probably a bit sharp for him.

14/1

Form: 223-16 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Placed on all three starts last season; took a hike in the ratings for maiden win at Limerick on seasonal debut; good C&D effort on handicap debut but not certain to reverse form with the winner Rahmi; first time with cheekpieces.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(7)

30th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 0f 30y

15:35 Killarney

Gambe Veloci

9st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Maiden winner who has been competitive in three of his four handicaps and the blip came over 7f; only a length away last time at Navan; goes on soft; considered.

5/1

4th

2

(6)

31st Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:35 Navan

Gambe Veloci

9st 13lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Solid runs in defeat in premier handicaps after Limerick maiden win; beaten a long way at Galway last time but certainly respected if that can be ignored.

8/1

Form: 72-564 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Ran well in several big-field handicaps (6f-1m) here last year for Johnny Feane after winning twice at three; fifth of 27 on yard debut in Irish Lincoln; holding his form on the evidence of fourth of 20 behind Rahmi here on latest.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

4

(13)

14th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 30y

18:40 Killarney

No More Porter

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three wins have been gained at the Curragh; eight of his 17 places have also come at that venue, including a fine second there on his latest start; not guaranteed to produce his best form, though he managed a second placing here in 2023 on his only visit.

9/2

2nd

15

(11)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

No More Porter

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three wins have been here including one over C&D; was third on return over C&D but was poor at Leopardstown since so has questions to answer now.

18/1

13th

13

(15)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

No More Porter

9st 1lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

All three Curragh wins have been over shorter; has run okay on occasions over this sort of trip but opposable on balance of form and draw not great.

20/1

Form: /123-3 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Never worse than third in seven outings, three for the Gosdens, four for this stable; Newcastle maiden winner over 1m at three; Laytown winner/twice placed at Dundalk last year; should be sharper as a result of last month's reappearance.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

11

(8)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

Cordouan

8st 11lb

J: Mel Sheridan

T: P Sweeney

Just one placed effort from eight starts last season; tailed off at the Curragh on his return and down the field at Roscommon two months ago; not a big price on the second occasion, so perhaps capable of better.

20/1

9th

4

(1)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:23 Roscommon

Cordouan

9st 11lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: P Sweeney

Just one placed effort from eight starts last season and tailed off on his return.

25/1

25th

23

(29)

15th Mar 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Curragh

Cordouan

8st 13lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Has won twice at 7f, on the sand at Laytown and on good to firm in a Gowran claimer but he has run okay on soft before; soundly beaten when last seen here in October (6f, sft-hvy); probably best watched.

14/1

Form: 3-3005

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner of the Ahonoora Handicap over 7f at Galway; has finished second in three of his ten appearances at this venue; second-best of stable's multiple representation when fifth behind Rahmi here last time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Current Option

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Adrian McGuinness

took keen hold, prominent, joined leader over 4f out, led under 3f out, headed over 1f out, lost second when lost action inside final 110yds, eased towards finish, looked to go wrong

3/1

4th

3

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Current Option

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Adrian McGuinness

took keen hold, prominent, joined leader over 4f out, led under 3f out, headed over 1f out, lost second when lost action inside final 110yds, eased towards finish, looked to go wrong

3/1

2nd

9

(9)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Current Option

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Once very useful sort with eight turf wins but is yet to win on AW; fine effort from the front over inadequate 6f (rider dropped whip) here last Friday and one to consider back at his optimum trip and rider's valuable claim.

13/2

14/1

Form: -43202 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 11lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
Not the easiest to place given his rating and has a strike-rate of 4-41 (placed 11 times); has failed to add to his score since two wins in autumn 2021, others have stronger claims.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11

(2)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:20 Killarney

Casanova

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seasoned handicapper has deteriorated considerably this year, never counting in a Ballinrobe claimer on latest; very hard to be confident in.

14/1

6th

6

(7)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:40 Bellewstown

Casanova

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has struggled in eight starts since winning a 1m1f Listowel handicap last autumn; rated 85 after that success, now 15lb lower but even so can be given a chance at these weights; good 7lb claimer aboard.

4/1

14/1

Form: 51/150

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Landed Navan sprint maiden at two for Takashi Kodama; missed last year; won well over 7f at Dundalk in February on only start for Joseph O'Brien; made an encouraging start for this stable when fifth to Earls at Cork; behind several of these when quite well fancied here last time.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

12th

15

(13)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Tosen Wish

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Beaten 5l behind a few of these at Cork last time and step back up in trip in his favour; not ruled out from the bottom of the handicap but others have more compelling claims.

20/1

12th

15

(13)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Tosen Wish

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Beaten 5l behind a few of these at Cork last time and step back up in trip in his favour; not ruled out from the bottom of the handicap but others have more compelling claims.

20/1

5th

17

(13)

10th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:50 Cork

Tosen Wish

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

soon prominent, lost position when outpaced over 1f out, soon bit short of room and slightly hampered, kept on towards finish

20/1

20/1

Form: -24586 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 10st 0lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Veteran with 9-62 record; retains plenty of ability but has seldom shown his best form at this venue, where he has a 1-20 record and placed only twice; trainer has stronger candidates.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(10)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Saltonstall

9st 10lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield, good headway up the centre and prominent over 1f out, ridden to lead inside final 110yds, kept on well towards finish

11/1

5th

2

(9)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Saltonstall

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Grand servant whose nine wins include this race last year off 94; touched off at the Curragh on opening day of campaign but hasn't reproduced that effort off revised mark and has a bit to find with a couple of these on recent Tipperary run; 2lb lower.

12/1

5th

1

(3)

1st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

1m 1f 0y

14:10 Tipperary

Saltonstall

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear

8/1

Form: -36903 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner, including 1m Curragh premier handicap last season; sixth of 27 in Irish Lincoln in March; below her best twice before signs of a revival when third at Down Royal.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(11)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

16:25 Navan

Celtic Crown

9st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

Won well at Leopardstown in July, her fifth win and some decent runs since, including when 2nd in a Gowran claimer over this trip last time; ground versatile and not ruled out.

14/1

2nd

1

(8)

6th Sep 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:05 Gowran Park

Celtic Crown

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

prominent, led under 2f out, headed final 110yds, kept on, just held second

5/6

16/1

Form: 1-1249 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Shot up the ratings after two easy wins over 1m at Dundalk during the winter; has run well on turf since, notably when a short head second to Joe Messeria at Cork in April.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cheers Again

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Has a record of 3-5 at this track and ran well enough over 1m2.5f in a premier handicap last time; probably didn't get home over that trip after a wide passage and can do better today.

10/1

10

(8)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Cheers Again

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Paul W Flynn

Three course wins over 1m; best run this term when third at Leopardstown last time over 1m1f; this trip is a query but can be involved if staying.

12/1

Form: 050010 CD

Last run: 24 days

W: 8st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Seven-time winner, including big 1m handicap at the 2021 Galway festival; ended a long losing sequence with C&D win in May; down the field at Leopardstown last time.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

12

(23)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Sirjack Thomas

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear, headway over 1f out, kept on, never on terms

22/1

11th

12

(23)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

13:25 Curragh

Sirjack Thomas

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

towards rear

22/1

8th

6

(6)

7th Oct 2024

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 30y

15:30 Killarney

Sirjack Thomas

9st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Dropping down the handicap has led to a revival in recent months, winning a 1m handicap at Dundalk and a 7f Galway handicap last month; continued in fair form with Listowel fourth; ground versatile, one for the short list.

9/2

Form: 2-2261 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Narrowly denied in three maidens, one AW and two on testing ground; unlucky in running in first-time blinkers over 7f here in May; odds-on maiden winner over this trip at Limerick latest; stable will have a shrewd idea of his prospects, so the betting could prove instructive.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

8

(7)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Leopardstown

Farnborough

9st 2lb

J: Killian Hennessy

T: A P O’Brien

travelled strongly, midfield, headway and prominent over 4f out, led going best over 2f out, went clear when ridden over 1f out, comfortably

8/1

16th

16

(6)

2nd Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Farnborough

8st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

in touch with leaders

7/1

1st

3

(16)

23rd Jun 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Limerick

Farnborough

9st 8lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent, led after 1f, faced challenge but going easily over 2f out, ridden when clear over 1f out, kept on well but reduced lead when idled towards finish, always doing enough

2/1

Form: 31-114

Last run: 36 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Has turned a corner since joining this yard, winning three of his four Flat starts; went up a total of 15lb for two early-season wins but holding his form judged on latest run, when fourth of 15 in a premier handicap over 1m2f at this venue.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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15

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Brave Troop

10st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: C Byrnes

Progressive sort has won both starts since moving to Charles Byrnes; won off 95 at Thurles (2m, good) and followed up off 111 at Navan (2m, yielding to soft); got hit with a 14lb hike for that and this is a much tougher task; will need a career best but he can't be discounted.

13/2

15

2nd Feb 2025

Soft

2m 0f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Brave Troop

10st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: C Byrnes

midfield, bad mistake and lost ground quickly 4th, soon dropped to last and pulled up, looked to go wrong

13/2

1st

1

15th Dec 2024

Yielding To Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:02 Navan

Brave Troop

11st 12lb

J: James Smith

T: C Byrnes

travelled strongly, midfield, steady headway before 2 out, led going easily approaching last, ridden out, won going away

15/8

18th
23 (22)
Super Over

16/1

Form: 0151-3 D

Last run: 163 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Three wins have been gained on AW; absent since January; can go well when fresh but this is a very competitive race for a horse with his profile.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

11

(16)

20th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 75y

16:19 Gowran Park

Super Over

9st 4lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

Four-time AW winner yet to score on turf; well behind La Tulipe Noire at Cork on penultimate and beaten 7.25l at Thurles on latest; difficult to fancy.

16/1

11th

10

(16)

9th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 44y

14:55 Thurles

Super Over

9st 8lb

J: Sean Davis

T: C Byrnes

All four wins on AW; hasn't been competitive in the last 18 months and no signs of a revival at Cork last week.

9/1

9

(2)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:20 Cork

Super Over

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: C Byrnes

Four AW wins up to 1m; regressive in the last year and was poor on debut for this yard last time; not easy to fancy.

33/1

Form: 0/70-8 D

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Dual Listed winner, finished in mid-field on his belated handicap debut at Cork in May; probably too high in the ratings, though now down 12lb from career-high of 111.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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19th

2

(16)

18th Mar 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:10 Curragh

Snapraeterea

10st 0lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Ground will be right for him and won at Listed level for third time at Tipperary in October; second off 99 at Galway festival the last time he ran in a handicap; jockey rides him for the first time.

10/1

4th

2

(4)

22nd Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Snapraeterea

9st 12lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Was gaining his third win at Listed level when taking Concorde Stakes at Tipperary early this month, just five days after finishing second in similar Cork contest (in which Power And Me disappointed); clearly in good heart, handles the ground and has to be respected.

11/2

1st

6

(11)

1st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 100y

14:40 Tipperary

Snapraeterea

9st 7lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear, headway towards near side from under 2f out, ridden but still plenty to do 1f out, ran on well against near rail to lead towards finish

5/1

Form: 104-01 D

Last run: 85 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Beat Cheers Again over 7f at Cork in April; should be at least as effective over this trip but form has tended to lack consistency.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

5

(2)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Joe Masseria

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ryan Potter

Well backed on his stable debut at Nottingham in October (8.3f, heavy) but blew the start and finished tailed off; again slowly away when third over 1m2f back at Nottingham six days later; pulled up on hurdle debut 45 days ago; risky.

10/1

3rd

4

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Joe Masseria

11st 6lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: Ryan Potter

He's struggled to get competitive for three different yards this year, despite tumbling in the weights; having only his second go for Ryan Potter today and finished 44l adrift six days ago when co-favourite here (1m, heavy) on first attempt for him, albeit after a slow start; not often seen over this far; it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

9/2

3rd

4

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Joe Masseria

11st 6lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: Ryan Potter

He's struggled to get competitive for three different yards this year, despite tumbling in the weights; having only his second go for Ryan Potter today and finished 44l adrift six days ago when co-favourite here (1m, heavy) on first attempt for him, albeit after a slow start; not often seen over this far; it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

9/2

Form: 0-8710 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Good money-spinner last season, winning four in a row between August and October; margins were narrow on three occasions, so he got away with a fairly modest rise in the ratings; long-priced Cork winner in May; well held on running behind Rahmi here later that month.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

2nd

4

(8)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:00 Killarney

Earls

9st 6lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Wonderfully durable handicapper with 11 wins to his name, the latest being on his favoured soft ground at Roscommon in September; returned to form at that track two starts back, where he handled good ground, and fine run at Limerick (yielding) last month when narrowly beaten by an in-form 3yo; easier ground would be ideal, but still the one to beat.

7/4

2nd

8

(5)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

18:20 Limerick

Earls

9st 5lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Confirmed a liking for the Roscommon track with last month's second; last September, that venue was the scene of the most recent of his 11 career wins; retains ability.

6/1

2nd

8

(15)

11th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 111y

17:53 Roscommon

Earls

9st 10lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Veteran loves it here; has won eleven times, including three over C&D, most recently off this mark last September; poor both runs this season, however, and not well drawn here.

22/1

Form: 4-21 D

Last run: 47 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Shaped well on debut for Johnny Feane in a 6f maiden at Naas last November, staying on late for fourth after starting slowly; confirmed promise at Sligo on seasonal debut; had plenty to spare when winning a 1m Killarney maiden in May, form boosted by the second with an 8l win at Listowel; unexposed sort, holds a leading chance.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

10

(6)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Arniemac

9st 3lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Ross O’Sullivan

soon led

14/1

5th

1

(6)

12th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:15 Laytown

Arniemac

12st 0lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

It was never in much doubt when impressively off the mark in a 1m maiden at Killarney in May; absent since and returns in a tongue-tie, but he's dangerously unexposed; market useful with the stable also running Vega Magnifico.

11/8

9

(18)

2nd Jul 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Arniemac

9st 1lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Shaped well on debut for Johnny Feane in a 6f maiden at Naas last November, staying on late for fourth after starting slowly; confirmed promise at Sligo on seasonal debut; had plenty to spare when winning a 1m Killarney maiden in May, form boosted by the second with an 8l win at Listowel; unexposed sort, holds a leading chance.

8/1

Form: 4100-0 D

Last run: 99 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
A 1m Gowran maiden winner early last season; has failed to make any impact in handicaps; 66-1 when in rear in Irish Lincoln.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

13th

13

(3)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Inchturk

8st 11lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

midfield

16/1

10th

13

(11)

3rd Aug 2023

Soft

1m 0f 98y

15:20 Galway

Inchturk

9st 8lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

Maiden winner last year at Gowran over this trip but well beaten three times since; came back to form when 4th at Killarney; needs some more but not out of it.

9/1

4th

8

(3)

17th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 0f 20y

18:50 Killarney

Inchturk

9st 4lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

prominent early, dropped to midfield after 2f

20/1

Non-runners

Snapraeterea, Joe Masseria, Earls, Arniemac, Inchturk

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €149.40
Straight Forecast €83.34
Tricast €1275.23
Trifecta €3084.60

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Arniemac

POSTDATA:

Farnborough

TOPSPEED:

Zabeir

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Arniemac

The Irish Sun:

Arniemac