September 23 / 15.40 Curragh

15.40

Soft

Goffs Million

  • Prize money: £539823.01
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 23 runners
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Goffs Million

Runners: 23 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

1st
19 (17)
One Look

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £5.80
  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to Italian Group 3 winner Baptism; dam French 1m winner, half-sister to smart to Australian Group 1 winner I'm Your Man; comes from a strong source of juvenile talent, capable of a big run on debut.
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No / Draw
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Verdict Starting price

1st

19

(17)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

One Look

9st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

took keen hold, towards rear of midfield, smooth headway over 1f out, led final furlong, soon ridden clear, pushed out towards finish, impressive

12/1

11/8

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 412 C

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 101

Form & Verdict
Fourth on debut in a 5f Listed race at Naas; built on that with emphatic 5l course maiden win over 6f; left a definite impression that she can stay 7f when second to Relief Rally in the Lowther; sets a good standard on that form, since the York winner had previously won a valuable sales race at Newbury and is potentially a Group 1 filly.
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4th

1

(3)

30th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Newmarket

Cherry Blossom

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

raced centre, pressed leader, led narrowly after 1f, rallied when headed over 1f out, no extra inside final 110yds, 4th of 8 in group

11/2

2nd

17

(18)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Cherry Blossom

9st 0lb

J: Frankie Dettori

T: A P O’Brien

in touch with leaders, headway to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, no match for winner

11/8

2nd

2

(4)

24th Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:50 York

Cherry Blossom

9st 2lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Fourth on debut in Listed race at Naas (5f, soft) last month and built on that when easily winning a maiden at the Curragh (6f, good) 12 days ago; in top hands and she could be a very smart prospect.

9/4

6/1

  • Place: £2.90

Form: 2312 D

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Delivered on the promise of two placed efforts when justifying odds-on favouritism at Down Royal in July; made a race of it with the well-fancied Nemonte at Roscommon a month ago; possibly flattered by an official rating of 96 but no surprise that he is the selected of a Ger Lyons-trained quartet
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5th

1

(9)

15th Oct 2023

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Naas

My Mate Alfie

9st 13lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 1f out, no extra and lost fourth towards finish

5/1

3rd

11

(3)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

My Mate Alfie

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

towards rear of midfield, headway over 2f out, challenging when ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong

6/1

2nd

1

(2)

22nd Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 93y

18:15 Roscommon

My Mate Alfie

10st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

in touch with leaders, headway and went second over 1f out, went clear with winner inside final furlong, kept on well

5/2

12/1

Form: 1243

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Best form has been over 5f at Naas; officially rated the equal of stablemate My Mate Alfie but that rival is likely to prove superior over this trip.
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4th

22

(19)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Storm Miami

9st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: G M Lyons

prominent, challenging when ridden over 1f out, no extra final furlong

12/1

3rd

1

(5)

2nd Sep 2023

Yielding

0m 5f 164y

14:15 Navan

Storm Miami

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G M Lyons

raced in second on near side of group, challenging over 1f out, soon ridden, bit short of room inside final 110yds, no extra towards finish

9/4

4th

10

(2)

20th Aug 2023

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:30 Curragh

Storm Miami

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Touched off Asean in a Naas maiden before just failing to get up in a Listed at the same venue last month; still more to come from her and has a very solid chance here; handles any ground.

3/1

33/1

Form: 3

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped well when third behind an Aidan O'Brien-trained odds-on chance on debut at Leopardstown; likely future winner but Colin Keane is on My Mate Alfie.
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1st

5

(2)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Soldier’s Empire

9st 6lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

prominent, headway disputing lead under 2f out, ridden and led clearly 1f out, ridden and hung right inside final furlong, ridden out towards finish

7/2

5th

13

(15)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Soldier’s Empire

9st 5lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: G M Lyons

towards rear, headway 1f out, ran on, ran on final furlong, nearest finish

33/1

3rd

9

(10)

17th Aug 2023

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Leopardstown

Soldier’s Empire

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Half-brother to two winners; dam a 7f French Listed winner; failed to sell for E170,000 as a yearling.

7/1

Form: 4339

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Third in two small-field events including the four-runner Group 3 Tyros Stakes at Leopardstown; blinkers discarded after a disappointing run in 6f course maiden won readily by Cherry Blossom.
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5th

2

(3)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Chicago Fireball

9st 6lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

midfield, headway towards far side under 2f out, in touch with leaders 1f out, kept on but lost fourth post

7/1

6th

6

(20)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Chicago Fireball

9st 5lb

J: Shane B Kelly

T: J P Murtagh

Third in two small-field events including the four-runner Group 3 Tyros Stakes at Leopardstown; blinkers discarded after a disappointing run in 6f course maiden won readily by Cherry Blossom.

20/1

9th

4

(11)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Chicago Fireball

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

midfield

4/1

Form: 77 BF

Last run: 93 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Two mid-field finishes in 7f maidens at Leopardstown, favourite on the second occasion; unlikely to feature in this company.
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7th

1

(22)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Akkadian Emperor

9st 5lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Two mid-field finishes in 7f maidens at Leopardstown, favourite on the second occasion; unlikely to feature in this company.

100/1

7th

1

(1)

22nd Jun 2023

Good

0m 7f 48y

17:10 Leopardstown

Akkadian Emperor

9st 7lb

J: Mikey Sheehy

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

in touch with leaders, pushed along against far rail under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong

10/1

7th

1

(11)

19th May 2023

Yielding

0m 7f 69y

16:40 Leopardstown

Akkadian Emperor

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

50,000euros yearling; second foal; dam unraced half-sister to numerous winners including Montsarrat (7f-1m3f including 2yo/UAE Listed), Laguna Salada (Italian 7.5f/1m1f Listed), Ladiesandgentlemen (Italian 7f-1m2f) and Aer Turas (French 10.5f AW/1m4f); interesting newcomer.

100/30

33/1

Form: 52

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Faces a massive rise in class after neck second in a 6f novice race at Newcastle.
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3rd

7

(5)

16th Oct 2023

Soft

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

14:45 Windsor

Pianoforte

9st 4lb

J: Rob Hornby

T: Andrew Balding

Close second at Newcastle (6f, AW) with debut experience under his belt; far from disgraced in the Goffs Million at the Curragh (7f, yielding to soft; eighth of 23) later in September, while shaping as if this drop back in trip will prove ideal; leading chance on the figures.

6/4

8th

12

(21)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Pianoforte

9st 5lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Andrew Balding

Faces a massive rise in class after neck second in a 6f novice race at Newcastle.

33/1

2nd

8

(3)

8th Sep 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

17:05 Newcastle (AW)

Pianoforte

9st 4lb

J: Ben Curtis

T: Andrew Balding

Ended up beaten over 6l on his Salisbury debut three weeks ago (6f, good) but he wandered around a bit when asked for his effort and tired late on; no surprise were he to take a marked step forward with that behind him.

4/1

20/1

Form: 022

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Likely future winner judged on seconds at Killarney and Roscommon, will get better opportunities than this.
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4th

8

(9)

17th Oct 2023

Heavy

1m 0f 75y

14:30 Gowran Park

Thor’s Hammer

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Close up in maidens at Killarney and Roscommon before predictably struggling in the Goffs Million; the cheekpieces tried there are replaced by blinkers; should be a factor.

5/1

9th

14

(11)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Thor’s Hammer

9st 5lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Likely future winner judged on seconds at Killarney and Roscommon, will get better opportunities than this.

20/1

2nd

10

(3)

22nd Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 93y

17:45 Roscommon

Thor’s Hammer

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

led, headed but prominent after 1f, headway and went second 1f out, kept on

3/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 641

Last run: 32 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stayed well when winning a maiden over a bit further at Roscommon on his third start; Colin Keane deserts him to retain his partnership with the 96-rated My Mate Alfie.
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10th

3

(9)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Beauty Thunder

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: G M Lyons

Stayed well when winning a maiden over a bit further at Roscommon on his third start; Colin Keane deserts him to retain his partnership with the 96-rated My Mate Alfie.

16/1

1st

4

(7)

22nd Aug 2023

Soft

0m 7f 93y

17:45 Roscommon

Beauty Thunder

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

prominent, led after 1f, ridden under 2f out, kept on well final furlong

4/1

4th

2

(5)

31st Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Galway

Beauty Thunder

9st 5lb

J: Colin Keane

T: G M Lyons

Never a factor but plenty to like about the way he came home in a 6f maiden at Fairyhouse 19 days ago; the extra furlong will suit and could be capable of above average improvement; respected.

8/1

Form: 2

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Closely related to Listed winner Choose Me, dam of Group 1 winners Persuasive and Creative Force; half-brother to five winners; has joined Donnacha O'Brien having made a promising debut for Joe Murphy, finishing well for second over C&D behind Ballydoyle's subsequent Group 2 winner Diego Velazquez.
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No / Draw
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1st

3

(10)

21st Oct 2023

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 23y

13:55 Leopardstown

Guildenstern

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

soon prominent in chasing group, headway and challenging on near side of group 2f out, soon ridden, led and ran on final 110yds

7/2

11th

8

(6)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Guildenstern

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

Closely related to Listed winner Choose Me, dam of Group 1 winners Persuasive and Creative Force; half-brother to five winners; has joined Donnacha O'Brien having made a promising debut for Joe Murphy, finishing well for second over C&D behind Ballydoyle's subsequent Group 2 winner Diego Velazquez.

5/1

2nd

6

(9)

12th Aug 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

13:40 Curragh

Guildenstern

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

took keen hold, towards rear of midfield, headway under 2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, went second post

25/1

Form: 3421

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
In the frame on his first three starts and had little trouble landing the odds at Windsor early this month; should stay 7f but this opposition looks far too demanding.
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12th

9

(16)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Havanagreattime

9st 5lb

J: Neil Callan

T: Richard Hughes

In the frame on his first three starts and had little trouble landing the odds at Windsor early this month; should stay 7f but this opposition looks far too demanding.

20/1

1st

5

(11)

4th Sep 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 12y

Class 5

16:55 Windsor

Havanagreattime

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hughes

Has reached the frame in all three starts and he finished well to go close at Lingfield (6f, good to firm) two weeks ago; sets a fair standard on that form and he's open to more progress; major player with William Buick booked.

13/8

2nd

4

(5)

21st Aug 2023

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:50 Lingfield

Havanagreattime

9st 7lb

J: William Buick

T: Richard Hughes

Holds solid-looking claims having made the frame in 6f contests at Windsor (good) and Glorious Goodwood (good to soft), keeping-on fourth latest; open to further progress; respected.

5/1

13th
4 (5)
Cathal

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
E120,000 yearling; second foal; brother to US winner Never So Lucky; solid American pedigree; apparent second-string for stable; blinkered for debut.
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2nd

2

(13)

10th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Cathal

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

prominent, led after 1f, switched right towards near side 2f out, faced challenge inside final furlong, headed final 110yds, kept on and went clear with winner towards finish

7/2

13th

4

(5)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Cathal

9st 5lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: P Twomey

E120,000 yearling; second foal; brother to US winner Never So Lucky; solid American pedigree; apparent second-string for stable; blinkered for debut.

33/1

Form: 563

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Placed over 1m at Kempton on the most recent of three starts for Andrew Balding; huge task now on first outing for Jessica Harrington.
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13

(2)

8th Dec 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Raknah

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Showed promise for Andrew Balding in Britain and back to her best when runner-up over C&D a fortnight ago; possibly vulnerable to more progressive sorts but can be in the mix.

100/30

6

(11)

24th Nov 2023

Standard

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Raknah

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Mrs John Harrington

Best of her three wins in Britain came over 1m on AW and left a low-key yard debut behind when beaten roughly 4l over 7f here; step back up in trip should suit and should be in the mix.

7/1

9th

6

(9)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Raknah

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Was 3rd in a 1m AW maiden in UK when trained by Andrew Balding; below that form in the Goffs Million on soft ground but is a player in this grade.

10/1

100/1

Form: 6

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Big price when finishing with only one behind him on recent debut in a seven-runner 6f maiden at Naas.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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14th

15

(1)

7th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 1f 0y

13:10 Curragh

Tsunami Speed

9st 7lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Adrian Murray

Has shown ability in two starts so far including valuable sales race here a fortnight ago when 15th of 23; further could yield improvement.

20/1

15th

15

(14)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Tsunami Speed

9st 5lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: Adrian Murray

Big price when finishing with only one behind him on recent debut in a seven-runner 6f maiden at Naas.

100/1

6th

6

(1)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 205y

14:30 Naas

Tsunami Speed

9st 5lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Adrian Murray

prominent towards far side

7/1

Form: 117 D

Last run: 56 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won a 6f maiden at Redcar by a wide margin on debut and backed that up in a 7f novice at Haydock; dropped away quite tamely in a Listed race at Ascot in July; gelded since then.
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16th

5

(1)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Chaturanga

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Archie Watson

Won a 6f maiden at Redcar by a wide margin on debut and backed that up in a 7f novice at Haydock; dropped away quite tamely in a Listed race at Ascot in July; gelded since then.

14/1

7th

6

(6)

29th Jul 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

16:15 Ascot

Chaturanga

9st 5lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: Archie Watson

prominent, weakened over 1f out

18/1

1st

1

(7)

24th Jun 2023

Good

0m 6f 212y

Class 2

19:10 Haydock

Chaturanga

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Archie Watson

raced in second, ridden over 2f out, led and edged left over 1f out, kept on gamely

Evs

14/1

Form: 4221 D

Last run: 51 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Built on seconds at Kempton and Epsom when winning a nursery at Goodwood; promoted 9lb to 90 but will need another big step forward to win here.
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17th

10

(12)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Mission To Moon

9st 5lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Roger Varian

Built on seconds at Kempton and Epsom when winning a nursery at Goodwood; promoted 9lb to 90 but will need another big step forward to win here.

14/1

1st

3

(6)

3rd Aug 2023

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 2

16:10 Goodwood

Mission To Moon

8st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Left debut run (6f, good to firm) behind him when going close at Kempton (7f, AW) and again second at Epsom (7f, good to firm) a fortnight ago; improvement needed on nursery debut but he's in good hands to continue to progress.

8/1

2nd

6

(3)

20th Jul 2023

Good

0m 7f 3y

Class 4

18:30 Epsom

Mission To Moon

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Roger Varian

Stepped up on his debut when second of eight at Kempton two weeks ago, still looking in need of the experience (jinked right at the cutaway); this track will require him to stay focused but he's one of the likelier form candidates.

2/1

18th
16 (13)
Western

33/1

Form: 53

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Last of five on debut at Ascot in May; much better when third of 11 at that venue recently after a break; not a strong contender despite respect for stable in races of this type.
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6th

2

(7)

6th Dec 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

16:55 Kempton (AW)

Western

9st 4lb

J: Kieran Shoemark

T: Richard Hannon

held up in rear, kept on towards finish, never dangerous

100/30

2nd

5

(3)

8th Nov 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

18:30 Kempton (AW)

Western

9st 8lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

prominent

3/1

3rd

10

(7)

16th Oct 2023

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

17:30 Kempton (AW)

Western

9st 7lb

J: Pat Dobbs

T: Richard Hannon

led, increased tempo 2f out, faced challenge inside final 110yds, headed and lost two places towards finish

7/4

Form: 4842

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Respectable run in a Group 3 on second start; likely future winner judged on her second in a C&D nursery but not a strong contender here.
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11th

8

(11)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

What A Squeeze

9st 5lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Mrs John Harrington

Best of five runs was when 2nd in a Curragh nursery over this trip; well below that form in Goffs Million last time on soft ground but this surface can bring about a better performance.

11/1

19th

23

(8)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

What A Squeeze

9st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Respectable run in a Group 3 on second start; likely future winner judged on her second in a C&D nursery but not a strong contender here.

66/1

2nd

5

(8)

26th Aug 2023

Good

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Curragh

What A Squeeze

9st 5lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

slightly awkward start, dwelt start, raced in last, headway from under 2f out, went second when ridden inside final furlong, just held second, no match for winner

9/1

20th
2 (10)
Aratayvo

25/1

Form: 82

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stepped up from debut at this venue when chasing home an odds-on chance at Naas last week; up against it in a race of this standard.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

20th

2

(10)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Aratayvo

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Stepped up from debut at this venue when chasing home an odds-on chance at Naas last week; up against it in a race of this standard.

25/1

2nd

2

(12)

14th Sep 2023

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:50 Naas

Aratayvo

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

midfield, headway and in touch with leaders 1f out, ran on well against far rail and went second towards finish

10/1

8th

4

(3)

13th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Aratayvo

9st 2lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

raced far side, towards rear

16/1

Form: 503926 BF

Last run: 22 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Rated 76, placed twice; would receive plenty of weight from a good many of these in a nursery.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(7)

9th Oct 2023

Good To Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 4

14:30 Pontefract

Count Palatine

9st 9lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: Brian Meehan

Has a chance on his second in a Newbury nursery in August (6f, good to soft) but hasn't run as well since.

12/1

21th

7

(7)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Count Palatine

9st 5lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Brian Meehan

Rated 76, placed twice; would receive plenty of weight from a good many of these in a nursery.

66/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
E140,000 yearling; second foal; sister to 1m4f winner Sugaree; dam Listed-placed Flat winner and useful 2m hurdle winner; Shane Foley on What A Squeeze.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

22th

21

(4)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Riviera Queen

9st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Mrs John Harrington

E140,000 yearling; second foal; sister to 1m4f winner Sugaree; dam Listed-placed Flat winner and useful 2m hurdle winner; Shane Foley on What A Squeeze.

50/1

Form: 10435 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 0lb

2 yo Filly

OR: 97

Form & Verdict
6f course maiden winner on debut; 25-1 when down the field behind stablemate Porta Fortuna in the Albany Stakes; best of three subsequent Pattern-race appearances at this venue when third of eight in the Anglesey Stakes; helps to give Guildenstern's new trainer a strong hand.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

0

18

(23)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:40 Curragh

Do It With Style

9st 0lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

6f course maiden winner on debut; 25-1 when down the field behind stablemate Porta Fortuna in the Albany Stakes; best of three subsequent Pattern-race appearances at this venue when third of eight in the Anglesey Stakes; helps to give Guildenstern's new trainer a strong hand.

10/1

5th

10

(8)

26th Aug 2023

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Do It With Style

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

dwelt start, in rear, headway on near side of group from over 1f out, kept on but no extra final 110yds

3/1

3rd

3

(7)

22nd Jul 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 63y

14:00 Curragh

Do It With Style

9st 2lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Donnacha Aidan O’Brien

6f course maiden winner on debut; 25-1 when down the field behind stablemate Porta Fortuna in the Albany Stakes; behind Gunzburg in an unsatisfactory Group 2 event here three weeks ago; best of three in her group.

10/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €14.00
Straight Forecast €10.71
Trifecta €171.70

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