August 13 / 15.20 Curragh

15.20

Good To Yielding

La Celia Wines Handicap

  • Prize money: £10442.48
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 14 runners
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La Celia Wines Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.60
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 8453

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Fair level of form in four maidens this year although not especially progressive, forcing pace at Bellewstown last time; back in trip here.
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2nd

3

(4)

13th Sep 2023

Good

1m 1f 0y

16:05 Punchestown

Angelic Appeal

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Fair form in maidens before much improved on handicap debut at the Curragh (1m2f) last month, seeing it out well despite racing keenly (second and fourth have won since); up 7lb but quite likely has more to offer.

11/2

1st

7

(5)

13th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Angelic Appeal

9st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

took keen hold, prominent, headway and went second over 1f out, ridden to lead final 110yds, kept on well

12/1

11/2

  • Place: £2.00

Form: 31

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Lightly-raced gelding's two runs have been in 1m Dundalk maidens, backing up promising February effort by landing odds in ordinary 13-runner contest following month, still looking green; plenty of time off since and interesting to see what the market makes of his chances on turf/handicap debut; probably won't want much rain.
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1st

1

(4)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:12 Dundalk (AW)

Take Heart

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

2024 Chesterfield Cup winner for Johnny Murtagh; failed to find his best form last season, including a spell in Britain; beaten favourite here behind the useful Genoah in two starts for this stable (handicap and a rated race); has run well enough in defeat both times, and is attractively treated on his old form.

3/1

3rd

2

(3)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Take Heart

9st 13lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Made late gains after an awkward start when 2l behind Genoah on stable debut over 10.5f here latest; ran well sole try over this trip in the 2024 Cork Derby so could turn that form around; big chance.

100/30

11

(2)

11th Oct 2025

Good

1m 2f 56y

Class 2

14:05 York

Take Heart

8st 8lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: David Menuisier

Won off 5lb higher at Glorious Goodwood (1m2f, good) last July for Johnny Murtagh but failed to hit the same heights subsequently for that yard and he's struggled to get competitive on his two runs for this stable.

33/1

3rd
2 (10)
Mr King

9/2

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 6-821 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Nicely progressive since upped to today's trip, second in Gowran maiden before much improved on handicap debut at Roscommon last month, finding plenty for pressure to win a shade cosily; 7lb rise but looks the type to keep improving and big player.
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5th

3

(4)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 4

17:25 Redcar

Mr King

10st 0lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Geoffrey Harker

Third run for this yard when a head winner at Thirsk (7f, good) and was bang there in a big field at York (good to firm) despite a troubled passage; stays 1m and plenty to like.

11/2

8th

5

(16)

24th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

17:32 York

Mr King

9st 7lb

J: David Nolan

T: Geoffrey Harker

Returned to form to exploit a reduced mark at Thirsk (7f, good) last month on his third start for this yard; a modest 3lb rise has followed and he's a contender if backing up that latest performance.

10/1

Form: 071-75

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 11lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dundalk nursery winner has had a limited turf campaign this summer, encouraging run here on Derby weekend when staying on well over 1m1f in all-aged handicap; longer trip here should suit and one to consider.
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14th

16

(8)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Slieve Binnian

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: David Marnane

Seven wins between turf and AW; won premier handicaps at Leopardstown and over C&D in 2025; went off the boil in Bahrain over the winter but best run since came at Dundalk last time; needs more from 1lb out of the handicap.

14/1

4th

8

(7)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:35 Dundalk (AW)

Slieve Binnian

9st 2lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: David Marnane

Rock solid record of 4-6 on AW including two wins over C&D; is 2lb lower than when last winning here in 2024 and wasn't disgraced when beaten 4.25l in a premier handicap at Leopardstown last month; interesting back at this venue.

16/1

7th

5

(10)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:03 Leopardstown

Slieve Binnian

9st 2lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: David Marnane

Three-time winner including this race last season off 3lb higher; below best in two runs this term, including in race he won last year at the Curragh on his latest start; capable off this mark but needs to rediscover best.

16/1

14/1

Form: 6-092

Last run: 59 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Made a good start in handicaps at Leopardstown in June when second over 1m; not sure this longer trip will be in his favour and blinkers tried.
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4th

10

4th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 26y

16:42 Kilbeggan

Free Flow

10st 2lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Edward F Power

Fair Flat maiden and won Thurles maiden hurdle for Ross O'Sullivan; has struggled in handicaps and mark has tumbled; money for him when sixth on stable debut at Ballinrobe in July and had a spin in a charity race last weekend.

20/1

12th

5

29th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 4f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Free Flow

12st 3lb

J: Roisin Conway

T: Edward F Power

Hurdle winner was well beaten on stable debut last time; rated 67 on the Flat; bit to find.

25/1

6th

9

21st Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 89y

18:39 Ballinrobe

Free Flow

10st 6lb

J: Michael Kenneally

T: Edward F Power

Sole win for Ross O'Sullivan came in a Thurles maiden hurdle (2m, good) the season before last; weak handicap form last season; hard to make a case for him on stable debut.

20/1

Form: 149-6

Last run: 99 days

W: 10st 1lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict
Bellewstown maiden winner on debut a year ago but never bettered that effort in both subsequent starts; last of 6 on seasonal return in Naas rated race in May and has been gelded since; tongue tie retained for handicap debut, others preferred.
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2nd

7

(5)

28th Sep 2023

Soft

1m 4f 15y

16:35 Bellewstown

Roaring Gallagher

9st 5lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

raced in second, carried head awkwardly but led inside final furlong, kept on but headed towards finish

9/2

6th

5

(12)

31st Aug 2023

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 3

19:45 Newcastle (AW)

Roaring Gallagher

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders

11/1

6th

1

(3)

13th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Roaring Gallagher

10st 1lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

towards rear, headway when short of room under 2f out, switched left 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, nearest finish

10/1

8/1

Form: 407-51

Last run: 46 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Stayed on best to win over 1m at Naas (good) and could well get this longer trip; twice scratched since because of soft ground so any significant rain would put her participation in doubt.
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8th

2

14th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 2f 185y

14:50 Downpatrick

Hasten Slowly

11st 9lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Last win came at Tramore in August but has lost form and struggling in claimers lately; cheekpieces.

20/1

8th

3

9th Jun 2026

Good

2m 2f 0y

17:20 Sligo

Hasten Slowly

11st 4lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Two of her three wins over hurdles have come at Tramore; a long way below her best in a similar race to this at that course in April; hard to fancy following remote seventh behind Rich Belief at Wexford.

8/1

7th

2

27th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 0y

16:42 Wexford

Hasten Slowly

11st 8lb

J: Dylan Kidd

T: John C McConnell

Two of her three wins over hurdles have come at Tramore; however, she was a long way below her best in a similar race to this at that course last month; that run was prefaced by weak form at Dundalk during the winter.

4/1

Form: 458

Last run: 9 days

W: 8st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Ran no sort of race on return from a break at Galway recently; hard to be confident in here entering handicap company; 1lb wrong.
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10

8th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

14:45 Market Rasen

Susiesparkle

10st 5lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

0-10 over hurdles and still operating too far below her 2024-25 level to consider; pulled up behind Bunker Bay over C&D latest.

50/1

8

5th Apr 2026

Good

2m 0f 125y

Class 5

16:33 Market Rasen

Susiesparkle

10st 4lb

J: William Maggs

T: Mike Sowersby

Doubled her Flat tally with low-grade AW win in February 2025 but has poor record over hurdles and on the Flat since last summer; difficult to enthuse over.

33/1

7th

8

10th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 178y

Class 5

13:38 Sedgefield

Susiesparkle

10st 2lb

J: Oscar Palmer

T: Mike Sowersby

Doubled her Flat tally with low-grade AW win just over a year ago but has poor record over hurdles/on the Flat for this stable since last summer; 2lb out of the weights; difficult to enthuse over.

66/1

OUR TIP

Form: 126575 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Likes it soft/heavy and in good form in the spring, winning at Navan and touched off at Gowran; not at best in two outings since returning last month, forcing it at Galway last time after an erratic start; down 2lb but may be best watched for now.
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16th

2

(12)

18th Aug 2026

Good

1m 4f 48y

20:15 Roscommon

Duke Of Leggagh

10st 2lb

J: Hannah Rafferty

T: Michael Mulvany

Won twice on the Flat last year including over C&D off 5lb lower; two runs this term not his best and may need some more help from the handicapper; won't mind if there's rain.

20/1

16th

12

(23)

29th Jul 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 110y

20:20 Galway

Duke Of Leggagh

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Dangerous when gets his favoured soft conditions, as when bolting up at Bellewstown in October; recent Ballinrobe comeback run should have brought him on but won't get his preferred ground here and terrible draw to overcome.

16/1

10/1

Form: 543-51

Last run: 20 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Showed a fair standard of form in three outings last year and off the mark at second attempt this term in first-time cheekpieces when taking ordinary Ballinrobe maiden last month under positive tactics; could have more to offer now entering handicaps.
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11

(4)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:02 Curragh

Moonlit Mist

11st 0lb

J: Ms H Phillips

T: David Harry Kelly

Flat wins have been at about 1m2f and on good and yielding ground; not as good as she was and conditions are a concern.

25/1

15

4th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 20y

13:30 Cork

Moonlit Mist

11st 7lb

J: Cian Quirke

T: David Harry Kelly

Two-time Flat winner; out of form in that sphere the last twice and held by Arctic Flame on the form of her 22l sixth on her hurdling debut at Clonmel in May; others appeal more.

16/1

9

(6)

28th Jun 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Curragh

Moonlit Mist

9st 6lb

J: Neve Bennett

T: David Harry Kelly

Low-key effort behind a few of these at Leopardstown earlier this month but return to quicker ground may help and she's back on her last winning mark (also went close off 77 in Clonmel handicap in September); Neve Bennett who claims 7lb has ridden her fair share of winners; could go well.

16/1

14/1

Form: -45346

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Dual winner over 1m in nurseries last year; overall disappointing this year, some okay runs; down 7lb since start of the campaign but still others preferred.
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11th

4

(14)

13th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Aurifodina

9st 4lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: J S Bolger

dwelt start, in rear

14/1

6th

7

(5)

18th Jul 2023

Yielding

1m 3f 35y

19:20 Killarney

Aurifodina

8st 10lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

towards rear, pushed along over 3f out

10/1

4th

5

(11)

11th Jun 2023

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:40 Navan

Aurifodina

9st 6lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: J S Bolger

towards rear, good headway and in touch with leaders towards near side over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, ran on and went fourth towards finish, not reach leaders

20/1

12th
10 (4)
Halla Ban

8/1

Form: -54140 D

Last run: 44 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Too keen in Apprentice Derby latest but earlier Roscommon form under today's rider would put her in the mix.
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12th

10

(4)

13th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:20 Curragh

Halla Ban

8st 12lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

midfield

8/1

11th

16

(6)

30th Jun 2023

Good

1m 4f 0y

18:40 Curragh

Halla Ban

8st 11lb

J: Kyanna Van Buuren

T: J S Bolger

took keen hold, pressed leader, led over 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened quickly inside final furlong

10/1

4th

10

(6)

1st Jun 2023

Good

1m 3f 151y

16:35 Roscommon

Halla Ban

8st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Improved for better ground when getting up late to win a 1m2f handicap here last week; even better ground and the longer trip likely to suit here and looks a formidable opponent.

4/1

Form: 687

Last run: 102 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Three qualifying maiden runs just fair; not sure if he'll be able to make an immediate impact in handicaps off this mark.
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8th

2

14th Apr 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 216y

18:12 Clonmel

No Big Deal

11st 11lb

J: Mark Walsh

T: Charles O’Brien

Deserved his C&D win in an amateur handicap last October after several solid displays; doubts raised by subsequent form but still merits respect in a race of this standard.

9/2

9th

2

19th Mar 2026

Yielding To Soft

2m 1f 20y

15:00 Cork

No Big Deal

12st 0lb

J: Charlie O’Dwyer

T: Charles O’Brien

Deserved win in Clonmel amateur handicap in October (yielding) off 93; solid Thurles effort off revised mark; mistake costly at Clonmel next time; remains of interest if avoiding serious error.

11/1

14/1

Form: 03525

Last run: 27 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Opening handicap effort at Killarney last month just okay; not sure if this longer trip is what she wants.
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5th

1

(4)

6th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 53y

Class 6

18:55 Leicester

Hotaugustnight

10st 2lb

J: Mia Nicholls

T: Syd Hosie

Made the frame on consecutive 1m2f AW starts for Kevin Philippart De Foy in March/April and ran quite well on soft turf on stable debut but suffered heavy defeat last time and it's hard to know what to expect from her after a two-month break.

16/1

10th

10

(9)

6th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

Hotaugustnight

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Syd Hosie

Maiden who regressed for two previous yards before picked up for 19,000gns a month ago; started favourite over C&D last weekend, when inclined to over-race in front, and holds claims if the returning cheekpieces help her settle.

8/1

10th

10

(9)

6th May 2024

Good To Soft

1m 2f 37y

Class 5

16:00 Bath

Hotaugustnight

9st 3lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Syd Hosie

Maiden who regressed for two previous yards before picked up for 19,000gns a month ago; started favourite over C&D last weekend, when inclined to over-race in front, and holds claims if the returning cheekpieces help her settle.

8/1

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Payout
Exacta €67.30
Straight Forecast €80.05
Tricast €257.56
Trifecta €110.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mr King

TOPSPEED:

Free Flow

SPOTLIGHT:

Slieve Binnian

POSTDATA:

Aurifodina

The Irish Sun:

Mr King