August 20 / 14.30 Curragh

14.30

Good

Plusvital Speed Gene Nursery Handicap

  • Prize money: £7831.86
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Plusvital Speed Gene Nursery Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
10 (9)
Duplantis

25/1 (Won)

  • Win: £18.90
  • Place: £4.20

Form: 580

Last run: 31 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Showed promise on debut behind Prince X J at Fairyhouse but has failed to show any progress in two runs since; others preferred.
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13th

5

(7)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Duplantis

9st 12lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: M Halford & T Collins

Winner for Ger Lyons at two; last of nine in a C&D handicap on her stable debut last month; others preferred.

40/1

13th

5

(7)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Duplantis

9st 12lb

J: Donagh Murphy

T: M Halford & T Collins

Winner for Ger Lyons at two; last of nine in a C&D handicap on her stable debut last month; others preferred.

40/1

9th

8

(2)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Duplantis

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M Halford & T Collins

Won Curragh nursery for Ger Lyons last year but nothing to take from three turf runs this year; AW debut for new yard and hard to be confident in on first start since June.

20/1

11/4

  • Place: £1.70

Form: 442

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ran okay in a couple of maidens and stepped up on that when just failing to get up in a Cork nursery; stepping up to 6f is likely to suit although potential soft ground is an unknown; leading contender.
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4th

1

(1)

6th Sep 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:40 Cork

Carnegie Hall

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

Some fine runs in defeat at sprint trips, including in nurseries and at this track; probably failed to stay 7f last time; rated 84; big chance of scoring.

6/5

6th

1

(4)

26th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Curragh

Carnegie Hall

9st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: A P O’Brien

soon led, joined 3f out, ridden when headed over 1f out, weakened towards far side final furlong

11/4

10/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 459

Last run: 53 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Showed plenty of abiity on debut in a 5f Cord maiden in May; has kept good company since while not really progressing; soft ground would be a question but certainly an interesting runner in her first handicap.
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6th

6

(11)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Staysound Susie

9st 4lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Career-best on latest to land a nice pot at the Curragh (6f, sft-hvy) under this rider, her fourth win; ground-versatile but she'll need to improve again to follow up off a career-high mark of 90.

4/1

1st

4

(8)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:57 Curragh

Staysound Susie

9st 9lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Won 5f course handicap (heavy) on final run of 2025 off 8lb lower; needed her seasonal return but eyecatching effort here over 5f six days ago when third of 14, finishing off to good effect; should be bang there for stable in terrific form.

5/1

3rd

12

(10)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Staysound Susie

8st 10lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Andrew Slattery

Won over C&D (heavy) on final run of 2025 off 7lb lower; moderate effort when a 7.75l fifth behind Dmaniac here on seasonal return (6f, heavy); will be sharper now but may need a bit more help from the handicapper.

16/1

5/2

Form: 60312 CD BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 10st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Bolted up in the first nursery of the season over C&D last month; ducked left when second over 7f at Galway subsequently; should be much more back at home on his return here; 15lb higher but softer ground will suit and he sets a decent standard.
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4th

5

(7)

23rd May 2026

Soft

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Haydock

Jakajaro

9st 6lb

J: Edward Greatrex

T: Robert Cowell

He's got back on track in a major way in 5f handicaps this spring, winning at Newmarket then impressively making all in a big field at York last week (both on good ground; effective on soft early in career); back up in grade this afternoon but this thriving 5yo could be capable of another bold bid.

8/1

1st

2

(18)

14th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 2

14:20 York

Jakajaro

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Robert Cowell

Snapped a lengthy losing sequence when making virtually all to win at Newmarket (5f, good) last month on his reappearance; he needs to back up that performance but did it comfortably last time and, following a 5lb rise, remains well treated on his historic exploits; a possible.

12/1

50/1

Form: 4005

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 7lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Modest maiden form; 4lb wrong and does not make much appeal.
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6th

1

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Stephen Hanlon

Fair ex-Irish 6f winner; yet to hit top form in four runs for his current yard, tried in a visor when fourth of seven in 6f Southwell handicap 15 days ago; needs to step forward despite a falling mark.

9/1

4th

4

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Well handicapped on last year's Irish best; has not made a big impact in three runs for Stephen Hanlon (single-figure price on each occasion) and cheekpieces didn't help over 7f three weeks ago; dropping down the weights and new headgear is tried but there are risks attached.

8/1

9th

1

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

3-47 with his wins coming over 6f/7f on turf/Polytrack in Ireland; has made a low-key start for this yard and needs to improve for the fitting of cheekpieces.

6/1

6/1

Form: 5042

Last run: 29 days

W: 8st 13lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
No match for Jakajaro here last month; 15lb better off today and handles soft; blinkers worn that day are left off today though.
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11th

3

(1)

3rd Nov 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Sanshiro

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

Several decent runs in defeat in maidens and nurseries on turf although below best latest; probably needs to improve to play a major role here on AW debut.

12/1

9th

7

(6)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 164y

14:25 Navan

Sanshiro

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

Several decent runs in defeat in maidens and nurseries, including here; solid enough at Fairyhouse last time and should go well again with cheekpieces tried.

7/1

4th

5

(1)

18th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

17:55 Fairyhouse

Sanshiro

8st 11lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: D J Bunyan & G O’Leary

Best run when second to smart horse on nursery debut at the Curragh; well held since.

7/1

Form: 403223 BF

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 4lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Touched off in maidens at Bellewstown and Navan last month; took on a good one in A Lilac Rolla at Cork last time over this trip; handles any ground, looks fairly handicapped and likely to run her race.
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10th

1

(11)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 5f 164y

14:25 Navan

West Of Wichita

9st 12lb

J: Calum Hogan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Placed four times incl' over 5f here on soft in July; below form last time but that was her 7th start and has been freshened up since so could bounce back.

4/1

7th

4

(1)

20th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Curragh

West Of Wichita

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

started quickly, led against far rail

5/1

3rd

12

(15)

28th Jul 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

16:15 Cork

West Of Wichita

8st 12lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Kevin Thomas Coleman

Solid maiden runs at this venue over 5f and 6f on either side of an ambitious Group 3 tilt; narrowly beaten over 5f at Bellewstown on her fourth start; second again over the minimum trip at Navan; can be fancied to uphold form with fifth-placed Answer Me Nay.

4/1

Form: 099

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Down the field in three maiden starts and not much chance taken with his opening mark; others preferred.
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10th

13

(5)

11th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

16:38 Dundalk (AW)

Guest Star

9st 0lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Sole win in a 40-race career came in a claimer at this venue last year; recent fourth was in the same grade; handicap form is uninspiring.

33/1

4th

8

(2)

23rd Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:30 Dundalk (AW)

Guest Star

9st 6lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Sole win came in a C&D claimer this time last year; hasn't looked like adding to his tally in recent Flat and hurdle starts; last of 14 here last time.

66/1

12th

12

27th Aug 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

19:25 Bellewstown

Guest Star

10st 8lb

J: Paul Kavanagh

T: John C McConnell

AW winner is 0-6 hurdling and no great impact so far in handicaps.

25/1

Form: 380

Last run: 58 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Glimpes of ability in three runs although ran no race at Down Royal last time; cheekpieces tried here but needs to find more off this mark.
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10

5th Oct 2024

Good

2m 0f 0y

13:55 Gowran Park

St Laurences Gate

11st 0lb

J: Shaun Greene

T: James M Barrett

Third in a 1m handicap at Limerick in July (Apollo Prince second) but little to recommend bar that; best watched on his hurdles debut.

66/1

13

(6)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

St Laurences Gate

9st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: James M Barrett

prominent, lost position when saddle slipped from 6f out, dropped to last from 4f out, pulled up over 2f out

20/1

13th

12

(10)

8th Aug 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

19:52 Leopardstown

St Laurences Gate

8st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: James M Barrett

midfield

10/1

Form: 330

Last run: 99 days

W: 9st 1lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Showed ability twice at Dundalk in the spring; ran no race on soft at Navan when last seen in May and gelded since; best watched.
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7th

6

(3)

4th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:15 Lingfield (AW)

Excel In Space

9st 6lb

J: William Carson

T: Tony Carroll

midfield

16/1

4th

3

(5)

7th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

14:55 Brighton

Excel In Space

9st 7lb

J: Jack Doughty

T: Tony Carroll

pulled hard, prominent, squeezed out and lost position over 2f out, soon switched left and rallied, hung left over 1f out, weakened final 110yds

16/1

5th

5

(5)

9th Jul 2024

Good To Soft

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

19:55 Brighton

Excel In Space

9st 1lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Tony Carroll

Came nearest to a first win when going down narrowly on second start, over 5f on Dundalk AW; little to show for handicap runs over further, including for new yard over 1m at Leicester recently; has it to prove at present but the return to sprinting is a plus.

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 97108 D

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 11lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Won a good ground maiden at Fairyhouse in June; well beaten twice since including behind Jakajaro here last month; best watched for now.
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10th

4

(1)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Prince X J

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: M D O’Callaghan

Won a 6f Fairyhouse maiden in June but was below that since and now gelded; needs to resume progress.

16/1

11th

2

(3)

20th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Prince X J

9st 11lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

prominent towards far side

8/1

8th

2

(3)

22nd Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

16:55 Curragh

Prince X J

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: M D O’Callaghan

Left his previous two starts behind when winning a 6f Fairyhouse maiden last month and out of his depth in the Coventry since; potential improver now handicapping but his two starts with soft in the going description aren't encouraging.

13/2

Non-runners

Count Von Browne

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €113.20
Straight Forecast €63.51
Tricast €636.92
Trifecta €1428.50

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Carnegie Hall

SPOTLIGHT:

Jakajaro

POSTDATA:

Carnegie Hall

The Irish Sun:

Carnegie Hall