April 21 / 15.30 Curragh

15.30

Heavy

PG Duffy & Sons Citroen Handicap

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 21 runners
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PG Duffy & Sons Citroen Handicap

Runners: 21 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly sunny

8/1 (Won)

  • Win: £6.90
  • Place: £1.90

Form: 1641-8 CD

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 12lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won a big-field C&D handicap by 6l on his final run of last season but the handicapper didn't hold back with a 15lb rise; may have needed the run at Naas but now has to prove himself worthy of this high a mark.
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9th

16

(16)

30th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

14:40 Bellewstown

Zephron

9st 1lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

First reserve; likes it soft, but has really struggled for form in the last two years.

13th

13

(19)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

18:10 Navan

Zephron

9st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Anthony McCann

Soft ground no excuse when down the field in his last two races; this 9yo is on a lengthy losing run.

25/1

8/1

  • Place: £5.60

Form: -80091 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
7f specialist having gained all five wins at this trip; however, all those were on the AW and has been steered clear of testing ground.
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6

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

El Bello

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Raymond Hurley

Had the well-fancied Glady Eagle (making Irish debut then) back in third when winning at Tipperaryt in August; unplaced twice since then, including at this venue, behind a few of these rivals.

10/1

6

(10)

29th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 4f 0y

17:40 Dundalk (AW)

El Bello

9st 11lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Raymond Hurley

Had the well-fancied Glady Eagle (making Irish debut then) back in third when winning at Tipperaryt in August; unplaced twice since then, including at this venue, behind a few of these rivals.

10/1

12

(3)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:02 Curragh

El Bello

10st 12lb

J: Miss Georgie Benson

T: Raymond Hurley

Never competitive on the AW last time and runs Dundalk well, but won over Tipperary's 1m4f the run before; can cope with this 5lb higher mark, won't mind rain and his jockey has won the last two renewals of this.

12/1

12/1

  • Place: £3.00

Form: 32610-

Last run: 191 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
It was over 1m2f she won a Down Royal handicap in September and then tried 1m4f at Dundalk (not as good); has never raced over a trip shy of 1m so probably best watched on this return.
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22

(5)

20th Oct 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Curragh

God Knows

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Record of 2-26; has been falling down the handicap this year but for good reason and needs to do more.

28/1

OUR TIP

33/1

  • Place: £8.40

Form: 1/885-

Last run: 195 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won a 1m AW maiden for William Haggas and didn't run at all badly in a 1m soft-ground handicap at Glorious Goodwood next time, or when fifth at Windsor when last seen (tried blinkers); changed hands for 26,000gns and should have further races in him.
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4th

5

15th Oct 2026

Soft

2m 0f 47y

Class 4

13:55 Perth

Sea Eagle

11st 4lb

J: Brian Hughes

T: Gerard O’Leary

0-4 over hurdles but has shown considerable ability in this code, finishing second in a maiden at Wexford (2m1f, good) in August; runner-up on the Flat since and he's fine on good ground; sets a good standard for the promising hurdling newcomers to aim at.

6/1

2nd

1

(11)

28th Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 194y

17:25 Down Royal

Sea Eagle

10st 0lb

J: Danny O’Leary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Second in a maiden hurdle last month; a Flat winner off this mark and the recent rain won't harm his chances.

14/1

Form: 6-221

Last run: 58 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Confined to the AW for all four runs and beat some unexposed opposition in a 1m maiden at Dundalk two months ago; could easily be on a lenient mark if handling the ground.
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14th

3

(11)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 100y

17:02 Gowran Park

Pepper Noir

9st 12lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: John C McConnell

Three-time AW winner has run well in defeat at times on turf; didn't run well over hurdles both starts in July and has to return to best back on the level.

25/1

8th

3

10th Jul 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

16:50 Kilbeggan

Pepper Noir

11st 7lb

J: Alex Harvey

T: John C McConnell

Three-time winner on polytrack for Gavin Cromwell; failed to complete twice over hurdles and nothing positive about her display at Bellewstown last week.

100/1

5

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

17:48 Bellewstown

Pepper Noir

11st 5lb

J: Alyse Clarke

T: John C McConnell

Three Dundalk wins up to 1m4f and some decent efforts in defeat over the winter season; towards the rear in a 1m2f Navan handicap in April; two undistinguished juvenile hurdle runs; plenty to prove against that background.

33/1

Form: 009-98 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 10st 4lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Thoroughly exposed eight-time winner who hasn't been at his best in either run this season and he's 0-9 here.
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15th

17

(2)

30th Jul 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Galway

Spanish Tenor

9st 10lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Jack W Davison

First reserve; winner off 95 for Ado McGuinness and has run well here more than once; coming down the handicap but has lost his way for now.

7th

3

(6)

17th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 40y

16:45 Killarney

Spanish Tenor

10st 2lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Jack W Davison

Eight-time winner; captured a Listowel festival handicap last autumn off 85; glimpses of form this year while coming down the handicap; hard to be confident after a disappointing handicap run on stable debut at Naas.

7/1

8th

4

(4)

26th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

20:00 Naas

Spanish Tenor

9st 13lb

J: Cian MacRedmond

T: Jack W Davison

Eight-time winner; captured a Listowel festival handicap last autumn off 85; glimpses of form this year while coming down the handicap; has left Ado McGuinness since his last run but regular rider keeps the mount.

8/1

20/1

Form: 5122-5

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
1m1f maiden winner in August and later twice placed in Scottish handicaps (1m2f/1m); led early but dropped out over this new trip at Naas and she may need further.
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12th

12

25th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 0y

15:25 Listowel

Fiver Friday

10st 10lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Dual-purpose mare enjoyed a good spring campaign, two good Curragh Flat efforts sandwiching a Bellewstown hurdles success (2m1f, yielding); ran no sort of race however on returning to latter venue in early July and has had a break since.

14/1

15th

2

4th Jul 2026

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:18 Bellewstown

Fiver Friday

11st 11lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two wins in April, one of them over C&D, the other a good display to beat the Irish Lincoln winner Ribee over 1m2f at the Curragh; solid fourth of 20 in a premier handicap at the same venue in May; had an excuse (struck into) for a below-par Down Royal run; one of three runners for the stable; strong overall credentials.

7/2

8th

1

(5)

20th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 96y

15:53 Down Royal

Fiver Friday

10st 0lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Two wins in April, one of them over hurdles, the other a good display to beat the Irish Lincoln winner Ribee over 1m2f at the Curragh; solid fourth of 20 in a premier handicap at the same venue on latest; big weight here, but capable of holding her own.

5/1

14/1

Form: 56960- D

Last run: 142 days

W: 9st 8lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Infrequent winner (3-31) and unplaced in her four previous runs on this track; lacks recent match practice and can be taken on.
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7th

7

26th Aug 2026

Good

2m 4f 110y

15:51 Bellewstown

Eastern Wind

10st 10lb

J: Darragh O’Keeffe

T: T G McCourt

Two of her five Flat wins have come at this track; won a Tipperary maiden hurdle last year and not a bad Downpatrick handicap run last month; decent Sligo Flat run since; needs more on these terms.

10/1

2nd

5

(9)

5th Aug 2026

Good

1m 5f 56y

20:30 Sligo

Eastern Wind

9st 10lb

J: Sadhbh Tormey

T: T G McCourt

Five Flat wins; good second of 19 over this trip at Leopardstown in May, but has struggled since; goes on any ground.

16/1

Form: 2340-1 D

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Ran well here last year and this lightly raced 3yo came readily clear to win a heavy-ground Cork handicap over this trip three weeks ago; could be progressive enough to cope with the 6lb rise.
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9th

9

(7)

13th Oct 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

16:25 Wolverhampton (AW)

Uncle Albert

9st 0lb

J: Taryn Langley

T: Adrian Wintle

Out of sorts for Kieran Cotter in Ireland in the spring and there hasn't been much to cheer in four runs for his new stable (sent off favourite on stable debut in June); a change of headgear isn't enough to tempt.

25/1

8

(6)

21st Sep 2026

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:22 Ffos Las

Uncle Albert

9st 0lb

J: Jack Nicholls

T: Adrian Wintle

Well down the field on all three starts for new stable since June; needs to turn things around but his Irish win (in 2024) was gained on heavy ground and he's worth a glance in the betting.

16/1

10th

7

(3)

12th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

17:10 Ffos Las

Uncle Albert

9st 0lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Adrian Wintle

Ex-Irish 5yo who gained sole career win in spring 2024; down the field on both starts for new stable in June, the latter over C&D, and needs to turn things around; blinkers removed; tongue-tie added.

12/1

Form: 080-44 D

Last run: 30 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Dual winner who has shown a liking for testing ground and his latest effort on the AW was encouraging; can win off this mark and he's considered.
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2nd

15

(6)

11th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Rio Largo

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Luke Comer

Dual winner over 7f last year; returned to form when chasing home Ferrybank here last time; chance if reproducing that but might need luck in running from his draw.

8/1

2nd

7

(3)

20th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Rio Largo

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

midfield

12/1

4th

9

(9)

6th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Rio Largo

9st 5lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Luke Comer

Won two 7f handicaps on easy ground last year but has run well on faster ground, including over C&D; below his best last twice but is off an attractive mark if back to form.

18/1

11th
4 (14)
Mile End

20/1

Form: 9656-6 C

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Won two soft-ground nurseries over shorter for Johnny Murtagh but was never that threatening in four British runs for Michael Bell and was picked up for only 4,000gns in November; ran okay on stable debut at Leopardstown (7f, heavy) but not well enough to get the vote here.
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16th

8

(11)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Mile End

9st 8lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner on soft ground, including over C&D; hasn't won in over a year though, no show on both recent runs after a break; back in trip here and McMonagle booked but not an obvious one.

16/1

6

(7)

2nd Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 195y

15:10 Bellewstown

Mile End

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner on soft ground, including a C&D win off 70 this time last year; never figured from a wide draw at Listowel nine days ago after fruitless run over hurdles; Billy Lee booked; big player if close to her best; cheekpieces go back on.

14/1

5

(15)

23rd Sep 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 15y

15:20 Listowel

Mile End

9st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: Ciaran Murphy

Three-time winner on soft ground; returns from a break after five fruitless runs over hurdles; remains 6lb above her last win but talented claimer takes off 7lb; conditions fine and could outrun likely odds.

20/1

10/1

Form: 54-753

Last run: 28 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Ran a solid race in defeat over 7f on heavy at Naas (second run in this headgear combination) and likely to give his running once more with David Egan an interesting booking; now 0-20 but produced a good run here on his penultimate start and he's on the shortlist.
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11th

3

24th Jul 2026

Good

1m 7f 168y

Class 5

14:10 Uttoxeter

Chicago Storm

11st 12lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

Had jumping issues and struggled in Hexham chase on last month's stable debut; now 5lb lower than when placed over hurdles at Stratford (2m2f, good) on final start for Daisy Hitchins but still has something to prove.

20/1

1

13th Jun 2026

Good

1m 7f 133y

Class 5

14:55 Hexham

Chicago Storm

12st 0lb

J: Lorcan Murtagh

T: Barry Murtagh

Two handicap hurdle wins for Daisy Hitchins last year (1m7f/2m3f, good to soft) included one off 8lb higher, and an inconsistent profile since the autumn does at least include a Tapeta Flat success and a serviceable chase debut; some positives ahead of stable debut.

6/1

13th
19 (21)
Easy Way

25/1

Form: 875-58

Last run: 51 days

W: 8st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 63

Form & Verdict
No better than fifth in four maidens and was beaten 14l on handicap debut at Dundalk (1m4f); gelded since and tries cheekpieces on this first run over 7f.
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19th

10

(24)

8th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 40y

17:15 Navan

Easy Way

9st 10lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

Some decent maiden runs in defeat but has been well held in handicaps lately and needs to get back to his early promise.

33/1

8th

5

(2)

8th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

20:20 Gowran Park

Easy Way

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

Showed a degree of promise on AW, mid-field at the Curragh in first turf handicap; plenty of improvement required.

16/1

8th

5

(2)

8th May 2024

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

20:20 Gowran Park

Easy Way

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Luke Comer

Showed a degree of promise on AW, mid-field at the Curragh in first turf handicap; plenty of improvement required.

16/1

25/1

Form: 668-00 C

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 11lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Consistent last year without winning; 5f was too sharp on his comeback run but he was then tailed off at Naas (7f) and behind some of these; cheekpieces added.
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7

(21)

20th Oct 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Loingseoir

9st 9lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: M C Grassick

Veteran last won over 7f at this track a year ago off 1lb higher; probably found that trip too sharp here five days ago but has a chance on his earlier C&D second.

14/1

8th

7

(18)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

17:07 Curragh

Loingseoir

9st 9lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: M C Grassick

The veteran has won seven races, including this race last year at 28-1; has run well behind several good yardsticks this season; could go close in his repeat bid following a 0.5l second of 16 over 1m here 11 days ago.

8/1

2nd

15

(11)

4th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Loingseoir

8st 11lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: M C Grassick

Veteran has won seven races up to 1m4f including two runnings of this race; Galway third to Lady Arwen his standout run in a largely disappointing 2026, but mark reflects that.

16/1

25/1

Form: 880-00 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
All three wins have been on good ground so probably one for another day, especially after this season's two quiet runs on heavy; new headgear combination.
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7th

18

(3)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:57 Fairyhouse

Amanirenas

8st 7lb

J: E E Ryan

T: M C Grassick

Two of her six wins have been here, and scored at Layotwn just over a year ago; well beaten in two runs since returning from a long layoff; 9lb wrong.

33/1

10th

11

(10)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:50 Laytown

Amanirenas

10st 1lb

T: M C Grassick

First reserve; won a 6f handicap at this meeting last year off 2lb higher; soundly beaten on first run for 331 days at Naas last month (5f, good), but sharper for that and 7f is fine, so don't discount if she gets a run.

17th

14

(6)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Amanirenas

9st 4lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: M C Grassick

A 6f Laytown winner in September off 46; five wins at 6f/7f; has never run over this trip so may lack the speed to match some of these, especially returning from a 331-day absence.

25/1

50/1

Form: 391-07 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Won a Naas maiden on testing ground in October for Noel Meade before being sold on for 26,000 euros; no better than midfield in two runs for this yard and now tries more new headgear.
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3rd

4

(1)

27th Sep 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 5

14:59 Ffos Las

Queenie St Clair

9st 1lb

J: Millie Wonnacott

T: Nick Scholfield

Flourished last season for new yard as 2m hurdler, including on heavy ground, before well beaten in April on final start; last seen on Flat in 2024 and she's 1-18 in this sphere, but she's of renewed interest given the hurdling exploits.

3/1

6th

7

18th Apr 2026

Soft

2m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:20 Ayr

Queenie St Clair

10st 6lb

J: Sean Bowen

T: Nick Scholfield

She's thrived this season and made it 3-5 for the yard (wins at 1m7f-2m1f on good to soft/heavy) when winning big-field mares' novice handicap at Kelso four weeks ago; from out of the handicap she's 12lb higher today back against males but it remains to be seen where her limitations lie.

16/1

1st

2

21st Mar 2026

Good To Soft

2m 0f 51y

Class 2

14:10 Kelso

Queenie St Clair

11st 5lb

J: Freddie Keighley

T: Nick Scholfield

Two wins (1m7f/2m, good to soft/heavy) from her first three starts for this yard and perhaps her latest run at Newbury three weeks ago came too soon, just six days after she won at Fontwell; not discounted.

12/1

16/1

Form: 00474- CD

Last run: 142 days

W: 9st 4lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Not disgraced on the AW through the winter and all his career wins have come on turf, including one here; often concedes ground at the start but he's not badly treated if he can get going in quick enough time.
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9th

22

(12)

9th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

19:38 Leopardstown

Half Nutz

8st 11lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six wins to his name but on a losing run that stretches back to September 2022; not beaten far in two of four visits to Gowran in recent months; Limerick third offered renewed hope, confirmed by a C&D second that gives him a slight edge over William F Browne and Max Meridius.

9/1

2nd

16

(3)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

18:50 Leopardstown

Half Nutz

8st 10lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six wins to his name but on a losing run that stretches back to September 2022; not beaten far in two of four visits to Gowran in recent months, and last week's Limerick third offers some hope.

10/1

3rd

12

(8)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:20 Limerick

Half Nutz

8st 11lb

J: E E Ryan

T: James M Barcoe

Six wins to his name but on a losing run that stretches back to September 2022; not beaten far in two of her last four races (all at Gowran) but clearly needs to find extra; official rating has slumped from a peak of 85 to a lowly 38.

10/1

18th
12 (8)
Encosta

5/1

Form: 23308- D

Last run: 208 days

W: 9st 6lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Maiden winner with placed form in handicaps at Leopardstown; wasn't at her best at Cork the last time and that was her only previous run with heavy in the going description.
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3rd

7

5th Jul 2025

Good

2m 1f 40y

18:00 Bellewstown

Encosta

11st 5lb

J: Danny Gilligan

T: Noel Meade

Two Flat wins and placed seven times in that sphere; ran creditably against the former Ebor and Irish St Leger winner Sonnyboyliston in a Killarney maiden hurdle.

3/1

2nd

12

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:30 Listowel

Encosta

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Dual Flat winner who has shown ability in two runs over hurdles; will need further progress to be a factor here but that's possible on just her third run over timber.

10/1

2nd

12

31st May 2025

Good

2m 0f 100y

14:30 Listowel

Encosta

11st 5lb

J: Donagh Meyler

T: Noel Meade

Dual Flat winner who has shown ability in two runs over hurdles; will need further progress to be a factor here but that's possible on just her third run over timber.

10/1

25/1

Form: 3/50-0

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
His two AW wins in Britain came over middle distances; tailed off on heavy-ground stable debut at Leopardstown (1m) when 80-1.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10

(4)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:05 Laytown

Cu Chulainn

9st 9lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Laura Hourigan

AW winner; has performed creditably in two of his last five turf starts, notably third of 21 at Cork in July; faced a tough task when 6lb out of the handicap at the Curragh on latest.

6/1

13

(1)

16th Aug 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Cu Chulainn

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: Laura Hourigan

AW winner is 0-15 on the grass; has shaped well in two of his last four turf starts, including when a 3.5l third of 21 at Cork last time (a few of these behind); however, 6lb wrong here so this looks a tough task.

14/1

17

(10)

25th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:20 Cork

Cu Chulainn

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Laura Hourigan

Two-time AW winner is 0-14 on turf; unplaced joint-favourite at Limerick 13 days ago; not much between him and Sobriety Blue.

12/1

Form: /38P0-

Last run: 234 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Runner-up to Paddington in a maiden here two seasons ago; hasn't offered much in handicaps and now with a new trainer who adds a tongue-tie to cheekpieces.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

5

(15)

2nd Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

20:20 Tipperary

Rochester Mike

9st 13lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Started the season brightly when fifth at Cork, just in front of today's rival Metamorpheus; form of that race well advertised by fourth-placed Deuteronomy; had a valid excuse at Gowran a month ago, since he stumbled badly in the early stages.

8/1

3

(8)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:07 Gowran Park

Rochester Mike

9st 13lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Ten-race maiden on his third trainer; ran a pleasing race on his seasonal return and stable debut at Cork (10.5f, good) in first time blinkers (retained); down 1lb for that and dropped in trip; chance if builds on that.

15/2

3

(8)

2nd Jun 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:07 Gowran Park

Rochester Mike

9st 13lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Maurice Andrew Ahern

Ten-race maiden on his third trainer; ran a pleasing race on his seasonal return and stable debut at Cork (10.5f, good) in first time blinkers (retained); down 1lb for that and dropped in trip; chance if builds on that.

15/2

25/1

Form: 9190-0 D BF

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner who goes in the mud but was soundly beaten on final two starts of last campaign and suffered the same fate on his return; now has some serious wellbeing issues to address.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

9th

11

(14)

4th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Rhythm King

8st 13lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Mark Fahey

Last win came in a C&D premier handicap in November 2024 (off 78); has dropped a long way in ratings since, 1m4f too far last time; not one to rule out back in trip with top apprentice booked.

8/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €269.70
Straight Forecast €195.41
Tricast €1899.36

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Uncle Albert

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pepper Noir

TOPSPEED:

Rhythm King

The Irish Sun:

Chicago Storm

POSTDATA:

Uncle Albert