October 12 / 17.15 Curragh

17.15

Yielding To Soft

20 Years Taxi4Horses Handicap

  • Prize money: £7831.86
  • 0m 5f 0y
  • 14 runners
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20 Years Taxi4Horses Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Scattered showers

14/1 (Won)

  • Win: £12.80
  • Place: £4.20

Form: 341946

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner over 7f was behind Linger For Longer when sixth over 6f at Cork; prominent before fading then and this second try at 5f might suit.
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11th

9

(3)

19th Jan 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

16:08 Kempton (AW)

Saturn Seven

9st 1lb

J: George Wood

T: Ross Burdon

Three-time winner over 5f-7f on turf in Ireland but has beaten a total of one rival in two runs at Southwell (6f, Tapeta) for this yard; first-time hood and the return of a tongue-tie needs to make a big difference.

25/1

18th

17

(14)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Saturn Seven

9st 1lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Edward Lynam

Won twice in 2023; failed to score last season; beat 22 rivals at the Curragh in June; not beaten far in her last two races; one of three runners for her trainer, a senior rider aboard in each case; ground-versatile.

12/1

9/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 355723 CD

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
Back to form off reduced mark lately; second at Bellewstown and third of 20 to Rathbranchurch at Navan last week; won't mind the ground and Powell a plus.
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5th

11

(15)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:42 Cork

Art Of Unity

9st 3lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran has shaped well in two of his three runs this season; has slipped to last winning mark and forecast rain is in his favour; has run well over C&D before; could go well.

9/1

5th

15

(7)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:03 Naas

Art Of Unity

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran is 5-62 on turf; fine run on seasonal return at Bellewstown (5f,soft) but well beaten over 6f at the Curragh latest; 1lb wrong and would probably prefer softer ground.

20/1

12th

21

(2)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:00 Curragh

Art Of Unity

8st 7lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: Miss Katy Brown

Veteran is 5-61 on turf; was subsequently disqualified for the presence of a banned substance after coming home in front at Bellewstown in October (5f, soft); good effort on stable debut back from a break back at Bellewstown (5f, soft) last time when 1.25l behind Alnofoor.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.60

Form: 532821

Last run: 8 days

W: 9st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 71

Form & Verdict
Pretty solid all year and has stepped it up a bit lately; second to Keke in Bellewstown maiden before winning 20-runner Navan handicap last week; up 6lb and might be able to follow up.
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2nd

6

(11)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rathbranchurch

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

prominent throughout, led inside final 110yds, headed post

5/1

6

(11)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Rathbranchurch

9st 9lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Last win came at Bellewstown (5f, good) last July off 74; tough sort was a beaten favourite when seventh over C&D on his return; hasn't looked like a winner in waiting in two starts since but is well treated now.

5/1

6th

5

(9)

5th Apr 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:25 Bellewstown

Rathbranchurch

9st 2lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

C&D winner off 74 last July on good; 6lb lower now; course form figures of 32103; tough sort was a beaten favourite at the Curragh on return and was again strong in the betting when poor at Naas a week later; should improve on quicker ground.

11/2

OUR TIP

14/1

Form: 4-5610 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 10st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Beat decent sort in Tipperary maiden when rated just 60; 5lb wrong when well beaten in premier handicap here last month; this more realistic but plenty of weight.
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4th

1

(12)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Elda

10st 2lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Andrew Kinirons

in touch with leaders, outpaced over 1f out, ran on well and went fourth inside final furlong, not reach leaders

14/1

12th

18

(20)

23rd Sep 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Elda

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Andrew Kinirons

prominent towards near side

16/1

1st

8

(6)

11th Aug 2023

Soft

0m 5f 0y

16:45 Tipperary

Elda

9st 6lb

J: Sean D Bowen

T: Andrew Kinirons

prominent, ridden and led narrowly over 1f out, pushed out and clear with one other inside final 110yds

18/1

14/1

Form: 801500 C

Last run: 8 days

W: 8st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 55

Form & Verdict
Mudlark well held last twice; cheekpieces replace blinkers on second yard start and Hayes a noteworthy booking.
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10th

9

(7)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Conversant

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf is 0-7 on the AW and fair bit to find on recent form; 7lb wrong.

20/1

10th

9

(7)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Conversant

8st 13lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf is 0-7 on the AW and fair bit to find on recent form; 7lb wrong.

20/1

7th

9

(4)

22nd Nov 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:30 Dundalk (AW)

Conversant

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ciaran Murphy

Six-time winner on turf is 0-6 on the AW; out of form this year and a revival is needed; hard to make a case for on recent efforts.

40/1

Form: 030006 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 8st 7lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 47

Form & Verdict
Hard to predict these days; good run when sixth of 19 over 6f here on Saturday; 4lb wrong but place chance.
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15

(11)

22nd Oct 2025

Soft

0m 5f 180y

14:47 Navan

Stanhope

8st 11lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Ran poorly at this venue in June; same again here a fortnight ago; however, he has a good overall record at this venue, with four C&D wins to his name and three seconds, including on seasonal debut.

20/1

14

(18)

8th Oct 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 180y

15:22 Navan

Stanhope

9st 0lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: John C McConnell

Ran poorly at this venue in June and not much better at Naas in July; however, he has a good overall record at this venue, with four C&D wins to his name and three seconds, including on seasonal debut.

10/1

9

(8)

5th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

Stanhope

9st 3lb

J: Sam Coen

T: John C McConnell

Likeable veteran is something of a Navan specialist and has visited that track on all three starts this term, notably first occasion when good second; tame effort latest so needs to bounce back.

12/1

7th
5 (8)
Keke

9/2

Form: 8521 D

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 10lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Progressive in maidens and handled heavy ground when beating Rathbranchurch at Bellewstown; taking claims into account, he's now 4lb worse off with that rival for this handicap debut.
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4th

1

(15)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Keke

10st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Has recorded six of his eight wins over 5f, including last year's Rockingham Handicap here; proved that he is in good shape with a conditions race victory at Naas a fortnight ago; has run well in Listed events this term; trainer has a strong contender in Headmaster.

14/1

1st

2

(5)

4th Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

13:57 Naas

Keke

9st 10lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Seven-time sprint winner, landed a C&D handicap off 97 in April, making all to beat Indigo Dream by 2.5l; shaped well when third in Listed company over C&D in May (Likedbymike in fourth); beaten favourite 20 days ago when fifth at Cork (Likedbymike second) but wasn't disgraced and likely to bounce back at a track he enjoys.

2/1

5th

2

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:38 Cork

Keke

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Multiple sprint winner who enjoys good ground and finished third (behind Gazelle d'Or) in his first Listed race at Naas last month despite an unfavourable track position; looks sure to go well.

4/1

Form: 532943 CD BF

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Decisive winner of this last year; placed for third time this year when good third in higher grade C&D handicap on Saturday; 1lb well in.
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20

(1)

20th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Mymomentintime

8st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Miss Susan A Finn

Long-priced C&D winner in 2022; only flashes of form last season, best effort when third off 22 at Naas; lacks a recent outing.

20/1

11th

10

(16)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:25 Curragh

Mymomentintime

9st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Susan A Finn

prominent against near rail

9/1

Form: 000204 CD

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Mudlark is two years winless but almost gained fourth course success in May; hopeful signs lately including when poorly-drawn fourth at Cork; could be on wrong side again but that not sure to be the case.
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9th

13

(1)

12th Oct 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 0y

17:15 Curragh

Pretty Boy Floyd

9st 1lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Sarah Dawson

towards rear

12/1

4th

2

(8)

26th Sep 2023

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Cork

Pretty Boy Floyd

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Sarah Dawson

Mudlark hasn't won for nearly two years but was twice runner-up this season; has been freshened up since a disappointing Naas run and will revel in conditions; chance.

15/2

Form: 230194

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Off the mark in 6f handicap at Cork in July and fourth back there last time; handles soft but minimum distance sharp enough for her.
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10th

5

(11)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Linger For Longer

9st 7lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Augustine Leahy

Three-time winner; below par last year; faded in a 1m contest at this event on her first run of the season; more like it when fourth at Listowel ten days ago; now reunited with the champion jockey who won twice on her in 2024; worth considering.

6/1

4th

9

(13)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Linger For Longer

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Augustine Leahy

Three-time winner was below par last year and didn't provide much encouragement on her return at Limerick.

18/1

10th

13

(4)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 50y

15:15 Limerick

Linger For Longer

8st 12lb

J: Jimmy Dalton

T: Augustine Leahy

Three-time winner was below par in six runs last year; now 17lb below last winning mark but must return to form.

16/1

20/1

Form: 284190 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Well beaten on softer surface since winning over 5f on fast ground at Chepstow in August.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

13

(3)

12th Jun 2026

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

17:58 Gowran Park

Hastily

8st 13lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Tom McGuinness

Three-time turf winner, latest at Cork (6f, g-f) in July and finished a good second at Bellewstown in August over this trip; shown very little in two Flat starts and one over hurdles this year; hard to see winning.

33/1

Form: 600664

Last run: 13 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Led and ran well to a point in turf/AW maidens lately but struggled in handicaps previously; cheekpieces.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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13th

10

(18)

24th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

17:40 Naas

Ballysax Lil Mick

9st 7lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Miss Katy Brown

Got off the mark at Tipperary last August over this trip; some solid efforts since including on comeback behind Happy Henry at Navan; can improve from that and is in the mix.

8/1

6th

22

(13)

7th Jun 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

14:17 Navan

Ballysax Lil Mick

8st 9lb

J: Killian Leonard

T: Miss Katy Brown

Won off 2lb lower at Tipperary last season (5f, good); failed to beat a rival when last seen at Dundalk in January; record when fresh suggests he might need this run.

25/1

Form: 0-0934 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 52

Form & Verdict
Bellewstown 2yo winner and ran well on successive days there last month but more required.
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10th

5

(10)

15th Aug 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

17:35 Chelmsford (AW)

Takana

9st 6lb

J: Alice Bond

T: Stephanie Ocsko-Moore

Sole win from 19 starts came at Bellewstown (5f maiden) in September 2021; saddle slipped when last of nine on first start for this trainer at Ripon (5f; 33-1) on Sunday; blinkers are hastily removed; unappealing.

50/1

9th

9

(6)

11th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Ripon

Takana

8st 12lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Stephanie Ocsko-Moore

2yo maiden winner in Ireland where she went 0-10 in handicaps; new trainer fits blinkers on her return from a lengthy break; best watched.

25/1

Form: 95713-

Last run: 360 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Five-time winner over 6f for Tim Easterby and goes on soft; picked up for 5,000gns by Donegal trainer last autumn but has been off almost a year.
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11th

1

(10)

26th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Nearly A Gonna

10st 2lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: H D McGuigan

Won five races over 6f for Tim Easterby but shown nothing in two runs for this yard and drop to 5f won't help; off 87 days.

20/1

Non-runners

Maggie McGrath, Sam's Xpress, Not Too Real Bad

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €99.10
Straight Forecast €71.30
Tricast €287.96
Trifecta €542.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Keke

SPOTLIGHT:

Rathbranchurch

TOPSPEED:

Mymomentintime

The Irish Sun:

Pretty Boy Floyd

POSTDATA:

Keke