September 24 / 17.20 Curragh

17.20

Yielding To Soft

Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series

  • Prize money: £52.21
  • 1m 4f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Corinthian Challenge Charity Race Series

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £14.10
  • Place: £2.70

Form: 00528- BF

Last run: 328 days

W: 11st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced hurdling when last seen; placed around a year ago off 52.
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10th

2

6th Jul 2026

Good

2m 7f 180y

19:50 Roscommon

Fair Damsel

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

Won a 2m1f maiden hurdle at Killarney in 2024; fairly lightly raced since then but her runs haven't been too encouraging, although ran well for a 66-1 shot at Wexford last time when fifth of 14 (2m4f, good to yielding); shaped like this trip was worth a go that day.

14/1

5th

9

16th May 2026

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:05 Wexford

Fair Damsel

11st 0lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Cian Collins

A tailed off finish in a Tramore handicap last time was not the greatest stable debut; best watched for the moment.

40/1

12/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 80-605

Last run: 84 days

W: 12st 6lb

4 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
British raider not at his best on Flat this season but still ran well and did again hurdling lately.
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2nd

7

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 78y

Class 4

14:40 Doncaster

Noble Anthem

11st 7lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Probably flattered by his proximity in a tactical novice chase at Cheltenham last month and has since had his limitations exposed in a Grade 2 there; however, he's back at a much more realistic level today and still has plenty of scope to progress from his convincing handicap win at Sedgefield (2m, good to soft) three starts ago.

9/2

2nd

7

29th Nov 2024

Good

2m 0f 78y

Class 4

14:40 Doncaster

Noble Anthem

11st 7lb

J: Henry Brooke

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Probably flattered by his proximity in a tactical novice chase at Cheltenham last month and has since had his limitations exposed in a Grade 2 there; however, he's back at a much more realistic level today and still has plenty of scope to progress from his convincing handicap win at Sedgefield (2m, good to soft) three starts ago.

9/2

7th

6

16th Nov 2024

Good

1m 7f 199y

Class 1

13:45 Cheltenham

Noble Anthem

11st 4lb

J: Niall Houlihan

T: Adrian Paul Keatley

Won a Class 4 handicap at Sedgefield (2m, good to soft) last month on second chase start and faced tough task when creditable third of four in warm novice contest over C&D (good) last time; this 5yo may have more to offer but others have considerably more substance to their claims.

40/1

  • Place: £1.90

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
First reserve; very lucky chase win showed he's in good form lately; should win races on Flat.
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11th

9

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

20:30 Curragh

Typical Thomas

12st 0lb

T: James Andrew Fahey

Hurdle and chase winner ran respectably on sole Flat start; not a bad hurdle run last time; chance.

8/1

4th

3

13th Jun 2026

Good

2m 1f 165y

14:00 Downpatrick

Typical Thomas

11st 12lb

J: Conor Smithers

T: James Andrew Fahey

Maiden hurdle winner here in 2022 but hasn't won since taking a Cork chase in 2023; well beaten over fences at Tramore last time; others preferred.

20/1

Form: 85-603

Last run: 39 days

W: 12st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Mare with fair hurdling form; ran well at Gowran off 78 latest; obvious sort.
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1

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

13:40 Down Royal

Aurora Princess

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Leanne Breen

Five-time Flat winner for Jessica Harrington; touched off in a competitive mares maiden hurdle at the Galway festival in 2023 for Emmet Mullins; sold for just 6,000Eur at the 2023 Goffs Autumn sale; best watched on debut for a new yard after 15 months off.

14/1

1

21st Jan 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 33y

13:40 Down Royal

Aurora Princess

11st 12lb

J: Carl Millar

T: Leanne Breen

Five-time Flat winner for Jessica Harrington; touched off in a competitive mares maiden hurdle at the Galway festival in 2023 for Emmet Mullins; sold for just 6,000Eur at the 2023 Goffs Autumn sale; best watched on debut for a new yard after 15 months off.

14/1

9th

12

(4)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Aurora Princess

8st 7lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Emmet Mullins

Five-time winner has run well in defeat over hurdles and Flat lately; just one (unplaced) AW run in her career; has a bit on from 2lb out of the handicap.

14/1

Form: 956/07

Last run: 32 days

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Frankel-bred; RPR of 57 two runs back, bombed twice since.
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6

7th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

Sefton Warrior

11st 6lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

Runner-up at Worcester on penultimate start for Shark Hanlon last September (2m4f, good); hasn't proved straightforward in two runs for new yard (refused to race on first occasion); hard to fancy.

66/1

6

7th May 2025

Good

2m 4f 189y

Class 5

15:25 Kelso

Sefton Warrior

11st 6lb

J: Edward Austin

T: Hannah McMahon

Runner-up at Worcester on penultimate start for Shark Hanlon last September (2m4f, good); hasn't proved straightforward in two runs for new yard (refused to race on first occasion); hard to fancy.

66/1

4

29th Nov 2024

Good To Soft

2m 3f 171y

Class 5

12:08 Musselburgh

Sefton Warrior

11st 8lb

J: Benjamin Macey

T: Hannah McMahon

Runner-up off 1lb higher at Worcester (2m4f, good) in September but he refused to race on stable debut at Sedgefield 15 days ago and his hurdle record now stands at 0-20; down the list.

25/1

Form: 707/08

Last run: 12 days

W: 12st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Was off for nearly two years, really quite this season and now rated 56.
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11th

10

(5)

13th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Dance Emperor

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Peter Fahey

Three-time winner has been soundly beaten in three runs since his comeback and isn't easy to fancy.

25/1

9th

8

(2)

4th Oct 2023

Soft

1m 2f 0y

17:25 Navan

Dance Emperor

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

The last of his three wins was in July 2021; missed last year; well below his best in outings at Bellewstown and Galway in recent months.

25/1

6th

6

24th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Dance Emperor

12st 0lb

J: Aimee Murphy

T: Peter Fahey

Was off for nearly two years, really quite this season and now rated 56.

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Modest winning hurdler for Dan Skelton in December; not sure what to expect on Flat.
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7th

4

24th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Turnaway

12st 3lb

J: Anna Cropper

T: John Joseph Hanlon

Modest winning hurdler for Dan Skelton in December; not sure what to expect on Flat.

20/1

3

5th Apr 2023

Good To Soft

2m 4f 35y

Class 5

15:50 Wincanton

Turnaway

11st 10lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Came good over hurdles at sixth attempt, with clear win at Taunton (3m, good) in December; open to further progress on today's chasing debut but his last two runs were very disappointing and he needs to put those behind him.

6/1

5

24th Feb 2023

Good

3m 2f 0y

Class 5

14:00 Warwick

Turnaway

11st 7lb

J: Miss Heidi Palin

T: Dan Skelton

midfield

11/2

Form: 55

Last run: 38 days

W: 12st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Stamina assured, has decent Flat form and ran fine race hurdling latest for top yard.
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9

5th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

3m 0f 180y

17:30 Fairyhouse

Stuzzikini

12st 0lb

J: Mr J C Barry

T: Stephanie Ocsko-Moore

Failed to prosper in top staying handicaps after winning the 2024 Troytown for Gordon Elliott; should show the benefit of a point-to-point run at Oldtown in February.

10/1

OUR TIP

Form: -00000 D

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 3lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 53

Form & Verdict
Grand sort on his day but seems very much out of sorts this year.
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11th

12

(6)

20th Oct 2023

Standard

1m 2f 150y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Drakensberg

9st 4lb

J: Cian Horgan

T: A J Martin

Four-time course winner but missed well over a year and shown nothing in five starts since returning in June.

50/1

9th

2

24th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Drakensberg

12st 3lb

J: Miss H A Smith

T: A J Martin

Grand sort on his day but seems very much out of sorts this year.

14/1

11th

16

(1)

8th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 175y

19:10 Down Royal

Drakensberg

9st 10lb

T: A J Martin

Second reserve; eight-time winner but out the back all four starts this season.

33/1

Form: -00000

Last run: 16 days

W: 12st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 42

Form & Verdict
Rated 42, regressive.
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0

17

7th Nov 2023

Heavy

2m 7f 165y

15:58 Fairyhouse

Manwal

11st 10lb

J: Mr B M Coonan

T: V C Ward

Reserve; makes handicap debut after showing little in maidens and his recent Flat form has been forgettable.

10th

10

24th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

1m 4f 0y

17:20 Curragh

Manwal

12st 0lb

J: Abigail Reilly

T: V C Ward

Rated 42, regressive.

33/1

12th

13

(16)

8th Sep 2023

Good

1m 4f 175y

19:10 Down Royal

Manwal

8st 13lb

J: Robbie Colgan

T: V C Ward

Regressive maiden and can't make a case for him on this year's form.

33/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 12st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seems of little account.
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13th

10

(13)

12th Jul 2024

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:42 Dundalk (AW)

Hi Sur Multi

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: H Smyth

No wins in 14 under rules and he was 0-3 in points; placed here earlier in the year but for current yard he's been pulled up over hurdles and finished last on the Flat.

33/1

10th

8

(9)

22nd Jun 2024

Good To Firm

1m 2f 75y

14:40 Down Royal

Hi Sur Multi

9st 2lb

J: Gary Halpin

T: H Smyth

Pulled up in a handicap hurdle on latest start; only an outside chance on his best Dundalk form, namely a third placing over 1m4f in February.

25/1

Non-runners

Derby De Thaix, Le Comte De Frou, Tomannie

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €40.90
Straight Forecast €23.73
Trifecta €472.30

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Aurora Princess

The Irish Sun:

Stuzzikini

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Aurora Princess

POSTDATA:

Aurora Princess