July 12 / 20.20 Fairyhouse

20.20

Good

Coast To Curragh Cycle August 26th Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5221.24
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 18 runners
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Coast To Curragh Cycle August 26th Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.70
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 480-40 D BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 12lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Cork winner over a year ago off this basement mark and encouraging seasonal return at Roscommon in May before disappointing favourite behind Chica Power at Cork under more prominent ride; remains of interest.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

8

(1)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:17 Dundalk (AW)

Golden Days

9st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M Halford & T Collins

in touch with leaders on inner, short of room after 1f, steady headway towards far side under 2f out, weakened final 110yds

10/1

10th

8

(1)

29th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:17 Dundalk (AW)

Golden Days

9st 7lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M Halford & T Collins

Four wins on turf, 0-12 AW record is off-putting; has run well here in recent months, though not one of her better displays on latest.

10/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.70

Form: 408000 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Six AW wins and rated 78 on that surface; sole flat win came at Gowran (1m, good) but recent turf efforts none too encouraging.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

3

(6)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Whatharm

9st 13lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

Six-time course winner but has lost his way since finishing third at the Curragh in October.

16/1

11th

2

(13)

9th Feb 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Whatharm

10st 2lb

J: Robyn Donaghue-Leahy

T: Patrick J Flynn

Six-time course winner but has lost his way since finishing third at the Curragh in October; while he didn't show enough here last time, he's become dangerously well treated.

16/1

12th

2

(7)

19th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Whatharm

10st 1lb

J: Alan Persse

T: Patrick J Flynn

towards rear, in rear halfway

14/1

OUR TIP

10/1

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1-0562 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 10st 1lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Good efforts in defeat all three starts this turf season at Cork, latest when good second last month when attempting to repeat previous year's success at this trip in first-time blinkers; one to consider.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

6

(17)

5th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 195y

17:15 Bellewstown

Sondheim

10st 1lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Craig O’Neill

midfield

8/1

1st

2

(14)

12th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Limerick

Sondheim

9st 13lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Craig O’Neill

midfield, headway on near side of group from over 2f out, ridden when led and ran on inside final furlong, pushed out

16/1

18th

2

(2)

6th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:40 Cork

Sondheim

10st 1lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Craig O’Neill

Dual winner, including over C&D last year on good ground; several solid runs in defeat this season but was below his best at the Curragh last time; chance if bouncing back down 3lb.

12/1

9/1

  • Place: £2.50

Form: 763246 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner with several turf placings including at Cork this term; did well considering slow start and trouble in running at Roscommon latest; 1lb wrong but could go well given better luck in running.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

(4)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Designer Cailin

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Martin

Won back-to-back over 7f here in 2021 but no wins since and no signs of a revival back here (1m4f) latest.

33/1

10th

12

(4)

29th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Designer Cailin

8st 12lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: Patrick Martin

Won back-to-back over 7f here in 2021 but no wins since and no signs of a revival back here (1m4f) latest.

33/1

7th

7

(5)

15th Nov 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Designer Cailin

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Patrick Martin

upset in stalls, lost many lengths start, detached in rear, joined main group 3f out, kept on, never dangerous

5/1

Form: 700-32 D BF

Last run: 24 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Gowran winner last summer returned with two good runs last month under positive rides off basement 47 mark, third to Chica Power at Cork and two days later finished a clear second at Gowran over a mile; 10lb claimer now replaced by senior rider; big player off 5lb higher.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

13th

12

(12)

12th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 150y

14:07 Limerick

Corballis Flyer

8st 12lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Rory Anthony Devine

No win since June 2022; lost form for Shark Hanlon last year and no sign of revival on debut for this stable over 1m here last month, though that run may have been needed; hard to fancy and mark due to drop another 7lb.

40/1

13

(10)

21st Jun 2025

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

15:27 Limerick

Corballis Flyer

8st 10lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Rory Anthony Devine

Over three years without a win and failed to beat a single rival home in two starts last year; first run for new yard; passed over.

100/1

17th

13

(10)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Corballis Flyer

8st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Over two years without a win and last month's seasonal comeback run none too encouraging; 5lb wrong.

16/1

Form: 005707

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Sole win came on soft ground at Chepstow last year; yet to make a serious impression for current trainer although last week's Tipperary run was encouraging; could be approaching a competitive mark.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8

(10)

10th Oct 2025

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

20:15 Kempton (AW)

Soi Dao

9st 10lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Several good runs in Class 6 turf events this summer, winning at Chepstow (7f, good) in August; not at her best last time and others look stronger.

10/1

3

(8)

25th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 14y

Class 2

15:03 Chepstow

Soi Dao

9st 10lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Had been threatening for a while before winning for Taryn Langley over 7f here, back in the cheekpieces, off 4lb lower 11 days ago; there's little wiggle room off this mark but the extra furlong's fine round a course she likes, and she's a player.

7/1

3

(5)

14th Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 16y

Class 6

16:45 Chepstow

Soi Dao

9st 8lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Largely consistent mare who was placed over 1m here (good to firm) last month and went down fighting when very close second to Romanovich over C&D (good) a fortnight later; wears headgear for first time since 2023; likely to make her presence felt again.

3/1

7th
6 (18)
Gosford

6/1

Form: 78-926 BF

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
Eyecatching handicap debut second at Gowran last month over 7f wasn't backed up at Bellewstown last week when never landing a blow; remains of interest, especially if breaking quicker.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

17th

3

(16)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Gosford

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Gradually getting his act together this season, winning at Roscommon last month and a strong-finishing fourth at Fairyhouse eight days later when given plenty to do; can pick whatever side he wants to go from this draw and has solid claims.

10/1

4th

1

(14)

10th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Gosford

10st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: Edward Lynam

Gowran win last year came on soft and back to form to score at Roscommon last week when coming late over extended 7f; 6lb rise offset by rider's claim so has to be respected (on final start in this grade for a while) although draw far from ideal.

9/2

1st

4

(4)

2nd Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 96y

18:20 Roscommon

Gosford

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

midfield, headway 2f out, waiting for room over 1f out, switched left and hampered rivals 1f out, ridden and ran on well to lead towards finish

13/2

Form: 424730

Last run: 19 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Maiden has run well in a couple of claimers this year but safely held in handicaps; handicapper relenting but still others preferred.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(1)

9th Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

16:50 Ffos Las

Redshore City

8st 9lb

J: Charlie Tucker

T: Bernard Llewellyn

1-38 and finished behind two of these when fifth of seven in a 0-50 classified event over C&D (good) 12 days ago; others preferred.

20/1

4

(5)

28th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Ffos Las

Redshore City

9st 9lb

J: Aidan Keeley

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Denied a clear run when fourth in first-time visor (retained since) in Bath classified two starts ago; however, he didn't really build on that in a handicap at Chepstow last time and has won just one of his 37 starts.

12/1

7

(3)

14th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

14:30 Chepstow

Redshore City

8st 10lb

J: Shay Farmer

T: Bernard Llewellyn

Looked unlucky not to finish closer to the target when fourth in recent Bath classified (5.7f, good to firm; first-time visor) but has poor strike-rate (1-36) and makes only limited appeal on this handicap return.

10/1

Form: 0-2907

Last run: 49 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Maiden placed in C&D maiden last summer and went close in Cork handicap off 59; well below best twice this turf season though.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

10

(6)

18th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

14:50 Hamilton

Empress Of Bough

9st 0lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Cian Collins

disputed lead, in touch with leaders after 1f, carried right over 1f out, soon switched left and no extra, weakened inside final furlong

9/1

7th

9

(7)

1st Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Empress Of Bough

8st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Anthony McCann

Got off the mark in a Dundalk handicap (6f, Polytrack) in October but she's not gone on from that in four runs since; had tough task in a claimer last month but she's now 1-20 and others are more convincing.

10/1

7th

9

(7)

1st Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 6

15:28 Wolverhampton (AW)

Empress Of Bough

8st 4lb

J: Silvestre De Sousa

T: Anthony McCann

Got off the mark in a Dundalk handicap (6f, Polytrack) in October but she's not gone on from that in four runs since; had tough task in a claimer last month but she's now 1-20 and others are more convincing.

10/1

Form: 0-0000 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Mare

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Dual US winner missed nearly two years and really struggling for form since; 5lb wrong.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(4)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

20:12 Ffos Las

Merlins Muse

9st 9lb

J: Kieran O’Neill

T: Tom McGuinness

Won twice in the US in her younger days but well down the field so far for current yard; has been all over the shop trip-wise and now goes in cheekpieces.

25/1

10th

6

(11)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Soft

1m 0f 14y

Class 6

18:15 Chepstow

Merlins Muse

9st 9lb

J: Georgia Dobie

T: Tom McGuinness

Won twice in the US in his younger days but out of the frame in all eight starts for this yard; this level will be a new experience for him and blinkers are given a go, but of interest only if popular in the market.

16/1

10th

17

(5)

12th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:20 Fairyhouse

Merlins Muse

8st 12lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Tom McGuinness

Dual US winner missed nearly two years and really struggling for form since; 5lb wrong.

33/1

14/1

Form: 080200

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Mudlark whose three of four wins have been at the Curragh and seasonal-best when touched off in 24-runner contest at same venue in May; quicker ground wouldn't have suited latest; needs rain.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

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

Form: 600099

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Yet to trouble the judge although recent handicap efforts not without promise albeit without landing a blow; more positive tactics could see improvement.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

10

(1)

5th May 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

20:08 Gowran Park

Famous Enough

9st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Patrick T Foley

Can start slowly but often comes home well; two wins over this trip and would have been up in another stride or two at Dundalk last time; goes well at this, his local track, too.

5/1

2nd

6

(3)

23rd Apr 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Famous Enough

9st 8lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

C&D winner in September from 7lb lower; got going too late when beaten favourite at Cork end of last term; slowly away and eased once chance was gone on return at Gowran a fortnight ago; should be sharper now.

11/1

13th

6

(4)

9th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 180y

17:05 Gowran Park

Famous Enough

9st 9lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Cork/AW winner over 1m; close fourth over C&D (good to yielding) in September from 3lb lower; got going too late when beaten favourite at Cork end of last term; ground may be too slow for him on return.

9/2

13/2

Form: 7-9001 D

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Dual AW winner at this trip for Ciaran Murphy and much improved on previous turf form to score at Cork last month under positive ride; 8lb rise looks on the harsh side but still respected.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

13

(4)

19th Nov 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

14:20 Dundalk (AW)

Chica Power

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: A J Martin

Weak form since 2023 C&D claimer win; has plunged in the ratings; perhaps worth a market check.

10/1

14th
16 (17)
Lisabetta

20/1

Form: 000-96 D

Last run: 82 days

W: 8st 12lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Both wins came back in 2021; lightly raced since and wasn't beaten that far on Cork seasonal return in April; absent again since and 6lb wrong here.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

5

(7)

4th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 13y

Class 6

14:32 Southwell (AW)

Lisabetta

9st 9lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Ian Williams

Three-time winner in Ireland, including on the AW, but she's been held in two starts since joining this stable; blinkers removed (worn last time).

16/1

6th

4

(1)

10th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 0f 1y

Class 6

14:48 Lingfield (AW)

Lisabetta

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: Ian Williams

AW winner in Ireland; has lost her way and was only sixth of seven on yard debut at Chelmsford on Sunday (1m2f classified).

20/1

Form: 8990-0

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Maiden over various trips for previous yard; never counted on last week's yard debut at Roscommon and hard to fancy.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

14th

14

(14)

15th Aug 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:40 Dundalk (AW)

Twins For Joy

8st 12lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield

12/1

9th

12

(7)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:55 Naas

Twins For Joy

8st 13lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Adrian McGuinness

midfield

25/1

5th

10

(3)

24th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 1f 96y

17:10 Ballinrobe

Twins For Joy

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Nothing to suggest she could feature unless cheekpieces make a huge difference to the form of this 48-rated filly.

25/1

16th
13 (16)
Epaulawn

8/1

Form: 6/08-8 BF

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
Promising start for this yard when runner-up in C&D handicap in 2021 but curtailed campaign since, too fresh on last month's return from a year off when a surprising joint-favourite; could have more to offer if settling better.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

21th

16

(16)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Curragh

Epaulawn

8st 12lb

J: James Ryan

T: Noel G Hynds

0-13 on turf; often travels well but doesn't find as much as expected; poor effort dropped to this trip at Dundalk last week; best turf form is on good or quicker; passed over.

16/1

14th

8

(8)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Epaulawn

9st 2lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Noel G Hynds

Maiden has been placed several times, including twice over 10.5f in August and September; failed to see out 1m4f here last month but he's likely to get tapped for toe over this trip.

12/1

7th

7

(5)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Epaulawn

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Noel G Hynds

Maiden has been placed several times, including over 1m2f at this track last twice off this mark; seemed to stay this trip when not beaten far over C&D in February; a player.

7/1

Form: 07006-

Last run: 224 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Maiden now 0-12 and hasn't been seen since November; possibly best watched.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

14

(5)

2nd Feb 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Flag High

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

took keen hold, in touch with leaders

14/1

10th

12

(1)

16th Jan 2024

Standard

1m 2f 150y

14:15 Dundalk (AW)

Flag High

9st 0lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

held up in rear

14/1

8th

12

(8)

15th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Flag High

8st 12lb

J: Sean Bird

T: John C McConnell

towards rear

7/1

Form: -79183

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Place /
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Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

21

(21)

5th Nov 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:15 Curragh

Blue Peak

8st 7lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

midfield

11/1

2nd

3

(9)

31st Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Blue Peak

9st 12lb

J: Danny Sheehy

T: M C Grassick

towards rear, headway waiting for room under 2f out, went third 1f out, ran on and went second towards finish, no match for winner

6/1

Non-runners

Blue Peak

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €79.90
Straight Forecast €51.01
Tricast €335.64
Trifecta €616.80

Selections

POSTDATA:

Redshore City

The Irish Sun:

Blue Peak

SPOTLIGHT:

Corballis Flyer

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Soi Dao