July 23 / 16.30 Curragh

16.30

Yielding

La Celia Wines Dash Handicap

  • Prize money: £10442.48
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 18 runners
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La Celia Wines Dash Handicap

Runners: 18 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

Abandoned

Form: -0314P CD BF

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
C&D winner who ran well from an unfavourable draw when fourth over 6f here in May; forget last time as he lost all chance at the start and he was favourite for that.
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3

(14)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 63y

20:25 Curragh

Jon Riggens

10st 1lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Three-time course winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; most recent run this term was a step in the right direction (considerately-handled never nearer sixth) and could reverse form with a couple of these with top rider replacing inexperienced 10lb claimer; down to a career-low mark.

8/1

6th

1

(8)

4th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Jon Riggens

10st 5lb

J: Enola Pollet

T: Edward Lynam

Three-time course winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; poor return to action in March over C&D on heavy; better over 7f last time for this 10lb claimer; trainer has a more obvious chance with Iff In Doubt.

20/1

7th

7

(3)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Jon Riggens

9st 10lb

J: Enola Pollet

T: Edward Lynam

Three-time course winner over 5f/6f on varying ground; poor return to action over 6f here last month (heavy); tries 7f now and may improve over comeback run but definitely needs to.

20/1

Form: -66101 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 10st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Reliable sprinter who was winning for a seventh time when coming out on top in a bunched finish over C&D (good) three weeks ago, with Wayne Hassett doing the steering (claimed 10lb that day); 4lb rise not the end of the world and rain won't harm; chance.
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7th

5

(4)

26th May 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:48 Dundalk (AW)

Harrys Hill

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Better known for his turf exploits and he's 1-8 on the AW; others preferred after finishing down the field at Navan after a break.

20/1

6th

4

(9)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:32 Navan

Harrys Hill

9st 7lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Martin Hassett

Eight-time winner on turf including once over C&D; sole success last season in Tipperary rated race (5f, good) when he had Eclairage 1.25l behind in third and weighted to uphold that form; runner up in this last year on seasonal return off 3lb higher; can't discount.

14/1

9th

7

(9)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:25 Naas

Harrys Hill

9st 4lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

Multiple winner but has lost his way since doing well in the height of summer and trainer now turns to cheekpieces.

14/1

OUR TIP

Form: 18-130 D

Last run: 57 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Neither win was in handicap company but he was close up off only 2lb lower at Naas on his penultimate run before reportedly resenting the good ground (wants it slower) over 7f here in May; a stiff 5f should be up his street.
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5th

1

(1)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Polar Bear

10st 1lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Hasn't won for three years and only had two outings last term; fair fourth in race featuring several of these at Navan (6f) in March and kept on well from long way back (missed break) when third over 5f there last weekend; likely to be strong at the finish, but the break will be crucial from gate one.

5/1

3rd

11

(11)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:20 Navan

Polar Bear

9st 3lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Mrs John Harrington

On a losing run since April 2023; however, put up a sound effort here over 6f here (sft) on return off this mark; handles better ground so if improving from that has a chance.

6/1

Abandoned

Form: 19-163 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ex-British; made a winning start for this yard at Tipperary (5f, good) and only conceded late on over 6f here three weeks ago; up 4lb for that but she appears to be improving and goes on all ground.
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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

Abandoned

Form: -21552 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Contesting only his second handicap when second of 17 under a big weight at Navan (5.5f, soft); gone up 5lb but Sean Bowen keeps the ride and might well have more to offer.
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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

Form: 237541

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Dundalk winner last year; made all for breakthrough turf win at Naas (6f, good; handles softer); 6lb higher with the same apprentice aboard and must have each-way claims.
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9th

3

(1)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

15:40 Dundalk (AW)

Little Queenie

9st 10lb

J: Adam Grant

T: Paul W Flynn

Eight-time winner including four over C&D, most recently in December off 90; below best in conditions event back at 5f on latest, return to this trip and handicap ranks should suit.

8/1

3rd

4

(1)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:45 Dundalk (AW)

Little Queenie

9st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Paul W Flynn

Eight-time winner including over C&D; scored off 90 in a 6f handicap here on latest in December and is now rated 95; gets the mares' allowance and her rider's 7lb claim brings her right into this on the figures; not discounted.

4/1

3

(6)

31st Oct 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Little Queenie

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

4-11 on the AW (three C&D wins); won off 2lb lower at Navan in August; out of depth in listed company latest; won off 7lb higher over C&D last year; chance back at this venue.

9/2

Form: 740211 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Comes here after winning two 5f good-ground handicaps five days apart in June; a 12lb rise for the latest asks a question of her and so too would softening ground.
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8th

9

(1)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Tipperary

So Majestic

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Kate McGivern

dwelt start, midfield up the centre, outpaced over 1f out

12/1

11th

13

(12)

23rd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

So Majestic

9st 10lb

J: Joe Fanning

T: Miss Kate McGivern

Has ground to make up on Azure Blue on an Listed Ayr run in June and Group 2 company was a bitter pill to swallow in Believing's race at the Curragh in July; usual hood is discarded; has lots to find.

100/1

4th

3

(7)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Curragh

So Majestic

9st 11lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Miss Kate McGivern

dwelt start, in rear, smooth headway and in touch with leaders under 2f out, challenging 1f out, weakened inside final 110yds

11/2

Form: -67216 D

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Cork maiden winner who has yet to offer a great deal in his three handicaps; looks vulnerable unless the tongue-tie makes a difference.
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10th

4

(3)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Ripon

Son Of Sampers

10st 0lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: David & Nicola Barron

dwelt start

7/1

10th

4

(3)

19th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

13:45 Ripon

Son Of Sampers

10st 0lb

J: Sam Feilden

T: David & Nicola Barron

dwelt start

7/1

3rd

3

(2)

5th May 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 7y

Class 5

15:10 Hamilton

Son Of Sampers

9st 6lb

J: Paul Mulrennan

T: David & Nicola Barron

Ex-Irish 4yo who posted best effort for current stable when keeping-on second at Doncaster (5f, soft) in March; safely held in first-time hood at Musselburgh (5f, good to soft) a fortnight ago but that race was quite competitive and he can pose a potent threat here if first-time cheekpieces have positive effect.

5/2

Form: 16-532 CD BF

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Close up behind Harry's Hill at Naas in May and did well to finish so close at Tipperary given where he was at halfway; much higher in the weights than for last year's C&D success but seems to be improving.
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20

(1)

20th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Mymomentintime

8st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Miss Susan A Finn

Long-priced C&D winner in 2022; only flashes of form last season, best effort when third off 22 at Naas; lacks a recent outing.

20/1

11th

10

(16)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Mymomentintime

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Susan A Finn

prominent against near rail

9/1

Form: 0421-8

Last run: 109 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Useful 5f/6f maiden form (on heavy) and 7f appeared to stretch him when a weakener on handicap debut at Leopardstown in April; off since but interesting to see what Joseph O'Brien can do with him; considered, especially should market vibes bode well.
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3

(6)

9th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:30 Ayr

Cavallo Pazzo

9st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

6yo who has a regressive profile but he kept on into mid-division over 7f here (good to soft) three weeks ago and the return to 1m and more testing ground could be in his favour, with both wins having come on heavy going; interesting contender off an ever-falling mark.

9/1

1

(6)

18th Sep 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 50y

Class 6

16:45 Ayr

Cavallo Pazzo

9st 12lb

J: Rowan Scott

T: Daragh Bourke

Gained his Irish wins on heavy ground and he produced a clear best effort for current yard on soft (now 9lb lower) when fourth of nine at Redcar last November; revival plausible when he returns to those conditions.

20/1

Abandoned

Form: 010-30 CD

Last run: 106 days

W: 9st 4lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
At his best at about this trip on testing ground and he won over C&D last October (5lb lower); made a nice reappearance at Naas and a subsequent absence suggests all was not well when never travelling at Cork; comes into it.
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7

(8)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:22 Nottingham

Sounds Of Spring

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: John Butler

All four of his wins have been on testing ground, the most recent at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) last August; has the headgear/tongue-tie left off on his first start since October and is best watched on ground that will probably be quicker than ideal.

20/1

6th

7

(8)

4th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 18y

Class 6

15:22 Nottingham

Sounds Of Spring

9st 3lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: John Butler

All four of his wins have been on testing ground, the most recent at Ffos Las (6f, heavy) last August; has the headgear/tongue-tie left off on his first start since October and is best watched on ground that will probably be quicker than ideal.

20/1

5th

10

(10)

28th Oct 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 217y

Class 6

16:15 Redcar

Sounds Of Spring

9st 3lb

J: Morgan Cole

T: John Butler

midfield, outpaced 3f out, no impression from 2f out

12/1

Form: 406041 D

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
This is stronger than the race he won at Navan (5f, soft) but first-time blinkers triggered something and he might well build on that; 6lb higher.
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20

(3)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Shoebox King

8st 10lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Modest strike-rate (2-38); now on a long losing sequence a course win in 2023; unplaced in three outings this season; hard to make a case for him at this stage.

25/1

9

(10)

30th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Cork

Shoebox King

8st 11lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Modest strike-rate and comfortably beaten in two runs after a break; now back from another with blinkers back on.

16/1

12th

19

(8)

26th Apr 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

13:40 Navan

Shoebox King

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

2-33 on turf; not one of his better efforts at Bellewstown on his seasonal debut; should be sharper now and has the merit of being a C&D winner on soft.

14/1

Abandoned

Form: 0-7550 D

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 10lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Hasn't been at his best since winning at Bellewstown last September; others are more likely winners of this.
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7th

3

(5)

26th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Naas

Aloysius Lilius

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard O’Leary

Very best turf form has come with a bit more cut in the ground than what is likely here and he didn't beat a rival on soft at Tipperary when last seen last month.

12/1

11th

3

(4)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

20:15 Tipperary

Aloysius Lilius

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won over C&D last August off 3lb higher; couldn't cope with higher marks and has dropped back down the weights; not a bad Navan run over 6f last time; squeak.

9/1

11th

3

(4)

28th May 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

20:15 Tipperary

Aloysius Lilius

9st 10lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard O’Leary

Won over C&D last August off 3lb higher; couldn't cope with higher marks and has dropped back down the weights; not a bad Navan run over 6f last time; squeak.

9/1

Abandoned

Form: 338260

Last run: 78 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Runs well now and again, as when runner-up at Bath (5f, soft) in April, but subsequent form is nothing to write home about and this is a tough race in which to shed her maiden status (0-18).
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12th

11

(1)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Un Bacio Ancora

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: James M Barcoe

Out of form when last seen in October and has a strike-rate of 1-44; mark has bottomed out but looks best watched.

20/1

12th

11

(1)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Un Bacio Ancora

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: James M Barcoe

Out of form when last seen in October and has a strike-rate of 1-44; mark has bottomed out but looks best watched.

20/1

16th

19

(18)

9th Oct 2024

Good

0m 5f 180y

15:21 Navan

Un Bacio Ancora

8st 12lb

J: Miss Isabella Francis

T: James M Barcoe

Just 1-43; some decent runs earlier this year but not as good last few runs; needs a revival on debut for a new yard.

33/1

Form: -00018 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Her 7f win (on soft) here in May came out of the blue and she couldn't back that up at Fairyhouse; this is a belated first run over 5f.
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20

(20)

4th Aug 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:46 Naas

Shimmerz

8st 10lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: Charles O’Brien

Has been out of form for quite a while now and too much to prove at present.

50/1

14th

16

(17)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Shimmerz

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Charles O’Brien

in touch with leaders, prominent after 2f

66/1

14th

16

(17)

23rd Apr 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Shimmerz

8st 10lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Charles O’Brien

in touch with leaders, prominent after 2f

66/1

Form: 802000 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 8lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Three of his four wins have been here and any rain would be welcomed for this mudlover; modest strike-rate of 4-46 reduces his appeal.
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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

Abandoned

Form: 879-00 CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner but he's been out of form for a while now and this looks no easier.
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5th

11

(15)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Art Of Unity

9st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran has shaped well in two of his three runs this season; has slipped to last winning mark and forecast rain is in his favour; has run well over C&D before; could go well.

9/1

5th

15

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Art Of Unity

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran is 5-62 on turf; fine run on seasonal return at Bellewstown (5f,soft) but well beaten over 6f at the Curragh latest; 1lb wrong and would probably prefer softer ground.

20/1

12th

21

(2)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Art Of Unity

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran is 5-61 on turf; was subsequently disqualified for the presence of a banned substance after coming home in front at Bellewstown in October (5f, soft); good effort on stable debut back from a break back at Bellewstown (5f, soft) last time when 1.25l behind Alnofoor.

10/1

Abandoned

Form: 553263 BF

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Travels well but doesn't always find for pressure and a stiff 5f tends to find her out, as when third to Shoebox King at Navan last time; being 3lb out of the weights hardly helps her cause.
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6th

6

(12)

26th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:00 Naas

Sosallycanwait

8st 13lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Leanne Breen

28-race maiden who was too keen at Navan earlier this month; has run well here before but her record is off-putting.

15/2

8th

9

(8)

8th Jun 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Navan

Sosallycanwait

8st 11lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Leanne Breen

Longstanding maiden was twice placed at this track last summer when also runner-up in big field at Naas; better for comeback at Dundalk.

22/1

Verdict

Some familiar faces again lock horns and the likes of Jon Riggens and Harry’s Hill should be in the thick of it. A darker one to consider is CAVALLO PAZZO, who was promising in maidens and now reverts to sprinting on his first run for Joseph O’Brien after failing to stay 7f on his handicap debut. The 3yo Parting Glass is also of interest.[Alistair Jones]

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Cavallo Pazzo

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mymomentintime

The Irish Sun:

Sosallycanwait

POSTDATA:

Shoebox King

TOPSPEED:

Aloysius Lilius