August 16 / 18.10 Gowran Park

18.10

Good

Coast To Curragh Charity Cycle Handicap (Div II)

  • Prize money: £5482.3
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Coast To Curragh Charity Cycle Handicap (Div II)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.90
  • Place: £3.30

Form: 980-

Last run: 283 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Showed mild promise at Leopardstown on the second of three maiden outings at two, gelded now; best watched on belated seasonal debut.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

6th

4

(4)

27th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 14y

Class 5

19:35 Chepstow

Great Blasket

9st 4lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Has won seven of his 25 races on turf; has run well in three starts since returning last month and should run his usual solid race.

11/2

7th

5

(7)

15th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 5

15:07 Wetherby

Great Blasket

9st 11lb

J: Lloyd Applegate

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

Has won seven of his 24 races on turf and sound run last time when 0.75l third at Nottingham (8.5f, good); on a good mark at present and could go well.

4/1

3rd

4

(4)

31st May 2026

Good

1m 0f 75y

Class 5

17:25 Nottingham

Great Blasket

9st 5lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Dr Richard Newland & Jamie Insole

C&D winner; 5lb lower than for his last success; ran a solid race on this month's return to turf at Windsor; one to consider.

5/1

16/1

  • Place: £3.30

Form: 4-3800

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Fair form last season and started this campaign brightly with Fairyhouse third placing over 6f; last three runs have been poor.
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10th

8

(9)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Cork

Baalbec Beauty

9st 6lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

16-race maiden, generally disappointing since Gowran second over this trip last season; new headgear combination now after unplaced run in a claimer last time.

14/1

7th

5

(11)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Gowran Park

Baalbec Beauty

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

15-race maiden narrowly beaten in C&D handicap last summer and close fourth in similar contest on comeback run in June; disappointingly failed to build on that in similar contest since and although has a bit to find on ratings she could go well given her overall record here.

12/1

10th

3

(4)

27th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:52 Gowran Park

Baalbec Beauty

9st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Miss Hilary McLoughlin

in touch with leaders

8/1

25/1

  • Place: £15.30

Form: 55-990

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in seven outings; no sign of winning potential since joining this stable form Richard Fahey.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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8th

7

(5)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Allo Arry

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: John C McConnell

slowly away, in rear

20/1

8th

7

(5)

11th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Allo Arry

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: John C McConnell

Third runner for yard; 1-23, the win coming on the sand at Laytown (7f); hasn't shown much in his most recent runs over this C&D; may have needed latest after almost a year off but would have liked to see a bit more spark; notable jockey booking but others preferred.

20/1

14th

10

(11)

28th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Allo Arry

9st 6lb

J: Ruby Kinkaid

T: John C McConnell

in rear

25/1

Form: 652494

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 64

Form & Verdict
Overall record (1-27) is off-putting but some fair form to his credit this season, best effort when a neck second over 1m at this venue in May; fourth over C&D last time, form is due to be put to the test by Trueba on the first division of this event.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

1

10th Aug 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

17:00 Kilbeggan

Super Cub

11st 12lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

Modest on the Flat; keen and hasn't got home when well held in both starts over hurdles.

25/1

11th

2

18th Jul 2024

Good To Firm

2m 4f 85y

17:02 Killarney

Super Cub

11st 12lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Ray Hackett

led, soon clear, reduced lead 7th, headed 5 out

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: -06861 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Gained a fifth AW success when scoring narrowly at Dundalk last month; only 1-14 on turf but shaped quite well when staying on from off the pace for a 10lb claimer in a 1m Leopardstown event in June.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

15

(15)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

14:00 Listowel

Bobby K

9st 0lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: Michael William O’Meara

Better record on AW but sole turf success came here two years ago; not coming here in great form but latest run in higher grade at Cork was okay.

20/1

7th

11

(7)

11th Sep 2024

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:25 Cork

Bobby K

8st 10lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Michael William O’Meara

Five of his six wins have come on AW and just 1-17 on turf; well below his best in three runs this year and others preferred.

20/1

Form: 8-9100 D

Last run: 70 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Five wins (three AW, two on turf); enjoyed a profitable campaign last season, notching two wins and two seconds in a five-race spell between April and November.; won over this trip Dundalk win in March, but badly out of form on last two turf attempts.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

16

(15)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Mullacash Buzz

8st 10lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: Thomas Dowling

First reserve; four-time winner on AW has scored twice on turf; weakened into sixth at Roscommon last time.

10/1

Form: -07700 CD

Last run: 145 days

W: 9st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Gained the most recent of seven wins in a claimer at Dundalk last November; struggled in Dundalk handicaps during the winter, needs to show signs of a revival, but he is potentially interesting now that he is 15lb lower than at the beginning of the year
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9th

8

(13)

20th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Bucky Larson

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Joined this yard last autumn; gained his fourth course win (eighth win in all) over 1m in December; unplaced on next start; more like it when fourth in a claimer on latest.

12/1

4th

9

(4)

30th Jan 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

15:43 Dundalk (AW)

Bucky Larson

9st 6lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: P Sweeney

Not long with this yard but gained eighth career win here over 1m when coming late off much reduced mark last month; failed to back that up from 6lb higher last week; veteran is opposable on these terms.

14/1

10/1

Form: 0-0086 D

Last run: 40 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Has been dropped 7lb since the start of the season but may struggle to end a long losing run; probably at his most effective over 1m.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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9th

13

(12)

1st Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 94y

16:45 Roscommon

Monzoon

9st 0lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Three AW wins but just 1-34 on turf; twice well beaten lately and isn't easy to fancy.

33/1

12

(14)

21st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 30y

17:55 Leopardstown

Monzoon

8st 8lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P Sweeney

Better record on AW (3-21) than on turf (1-33); needs to step up considerably from stable/seasonal debut at Naas last month.

20/1

9th
15 (7)
Meggy Moo

12/1

Form: 47-590

Last run: 76 days

W: 9st 1lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Hints of ability at two; pleasing run at Dundalk in May; unlucky in running at Sligo; faded tamely at Roscommon and has plenty o prove as a result.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

15

(7)

16th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Gowran Park

Meggy Moo

9st 1lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Noel Meade

Hints of ability at two; pleasing run at Dundalk in May; unlucky in running at Sligo; faded tamely at Roscommon and has plenty o prove as a result.

12/1

11th

3

(12)

1st Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 55y

14:35 Roscommon

Meggy Moo

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Winless from seven starts but good effort at Dundalk in April and latest run at Sligo can be significantly upgraded as she got no run at all; one for the shortlist

11/2

9th

2

(4)

16th May 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 182y

17:50 Sligo

Meggy Moo

9st 12lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Quirky on debut last term but settled down with racing and ran well in a few decent maidens; couldn't land a blow from off the pace when fifth of 12 to American In Paris at Dundalk but not knocked about and should come on for that first run in eight months.

3/1

10th
11 (17)
One For Mum

4/1

Form: 233673

Last run: 35 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Beaten a head in a Roscommon claimer in May and has been placed in three of her five subsequent handicap starts; holds solid place claims after Dundalk third achieved despite meeting some trouble in running; Colin Keane can nullify the effects of a high draw.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

11

(12)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:10 Sligo

One For Mum

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

towards rear throughout

6/1

10th

11

(12)

15th May 2024

Good

0m 5f 206y

17:10 Sligo

One For Mum

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

towards rear throughout

6/1

22th

6

(4)

21st Apr 2024

Heavy

0m 6f 0y

17:00 Curragh

One For Mum

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

0-12, placed four times; down the field in a Gowran handicap on final start last season; needs to step up from her run at Naas four weeks ago.

10/1

Form: 9-70

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Best of three maiden runs was over 1m at Limerick; his opening mark does not seem lenient.
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Verdict Starting price

15th

2

15th Jan 2024

Soft

2m 0f 77y

12:55 Punchestown

Cant Catch Camacho

11st 7lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

Modest on Flat; some debut promise over hurdles at Cork but last of 9 at Limerick since; hard to fancy.

50/1

9th

5

26th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 0y

12:25 Limerick

Cant Catch Camacho

11st 0lb

J: Richard Condon

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

in touch with leaders, dropped to rear and weakened from 3 out

33/1

3rd

2

10th Dec 2023

Soft

2m 0f 185y

12:15 Cork

Cant Catch Camacho

11st 0lb

J: Liam Quinlan

T: Mary Ellen Doyle

Low-rated gelding on Flat; tried over a variety of distances; impossible to make a case for him.

100/1

Form: 44000- D

Last run: 266 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Mare

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner at three for Ger Keane, achieving a rating of 79; lost form in the latter part of last season; new stable now; down to 58 but needs to show signs of a revival before being a betting proposition.
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Verdict Starting price

9th

12

(1)

16th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 1f 100y

15:50 Gowran Park

Miss Molly T

8st 13lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

towards rear

33/1

19th

16

(17)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Miss Molly T

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

prominent, soon went second, pressed leader halfway, weakened quickly under 2f out

20/1

13th

10

(21)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:25 Cork

Miss Molly T

9st 2lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: John C McConnell

Only 1-26; lost her way for previous yard and yet to turn things around for this one.

33/1

33/1

Form: 727-00

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Placed twice from eight starts for Hughie Morrison; two poor runs since coming to Ireland, only one behind her on both occasions.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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16

(7)

30th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 25y

20:30 Fairyhouse

Mumma Mac

9st 0lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Patrick Downey

Placed form for Hughie Morrison but well behind in three runs for current connections and this is her first crack at sprinting.

10/1

13th

12

(1)

16th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Gowran Park

Mumma Mac

9st 6lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Patrick Downey

Placed twice from eight starts for Hughie Morrison; two poor runs since coming to Ireland, only one behind her on both occasions.

33/1

17th

2

(15)

26th Jul 2023

Soft

1m 0f 0y

18:55 Naas

Mumma Mac

9st 12lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Patrick Downey

towards rear

33/1

12/1

Form: 00-906

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Three wins in Britain; poor Irish form until much-improved display when sixth of 18 at Galway; ground was quite testing on that occasion.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

7

(7)

13th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Golden Warrior

9st 5lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: T J O’Mara

Dual AW winner when trained in Britain; mostly poor form on turf this year, with the exception of fair sixth over 1m at the Galway festival.

25/1

18th

5

(14)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:25 Cork

Golden Warrior

9st 9lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: T J O’Mara

Three-time winner but mostly well beaten this year and the visor did nothing for him last time.

33/1

12th

5

(14)

6th Sep 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:40 Cork

Golden Warrior

9st 11lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: T J O’Mara

Is dropping down the handicap but has been beaten a long way on last two starts and the visor needs to work.

33/1

15th
10 (15)
Maponus

14/1

Form: 04020-

Last run: 323 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Runner-up three times when her trainer was based in France; belated seasonal debut; hard to assess, probably best watched on the circumstances.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(1)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Maponus

9st 9lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: E J O’Neill

Placed a few times in France but has been soundly beaten over various trips in this country; loads to find.

25/1

13th

14

(15)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Maponus

9st 7lb

J: Ms S E O’Neill

T: E J O’Neill

prominent, soon went third

25/1

11th

13

(13)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

18:55 Fairyhouse

Maponus

8st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: E J O’Neill

Noted on French form; lifeless since.

100/1

Non-runners

Racing Royalty, Miltonia, Sagittarius Rising, Maestro Stick

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Payout
Exacta €195.70
Straight Forecast €158.44
Tricast €7419.12

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Super Cub

SPOTLIGHT:

One For Mum

The Irish Sun:

Great Blasket

POSTDATA:

Super Cub