May 24 / 19.20 Curragh

19.20

Good

QuinnBet Emerald Mile Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £51304.35
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 14 runners
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QuinnBet Emerald Mile Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.20
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 3-21 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Progressive form figures and RPRs in three starts so far, getting off the mark in a C&D maiden last month (fourth, seventh, ninth all won since); surely more to come and better ground shouldn't be an issue this time.
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13th

4

(2)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

State Actor

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: W T Farrell

Dual C&D winner (on good and heavy) in 2024 but no joy since; beaten 1l when third in this last year and 1lb lower now but had the benefit of a recent run that day; might need this after 238 days off but Keane booked so market check advised.

12/1

10th

4

(17)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

State Actor

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: W T Farrell

Won twice over C&D in 2024, including a premier handicap; some good runs in defeat this year including over 1m2f here last time; this trip suits better and handles this ground so is considered.

8/1

2nd
12 (12)
Kayhana

15/2

  • Place: £3.10

Form: /6233-

Last run: 258 days

W: 8st 10lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Won a Limerick maiden on debut in 2022 and several good runs at the back-end of last term including a narrow defeat over C&D from this mark; could go well if ready on return.
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7th

5

(3)

12th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

15:10 Naas

Kayhana

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Only 1-15 but has flashes of good form and wasn't beaten far in a 1m2f handicap at Goodwood over the summer for Gavin Cromwell; dropped out quickly on yard debut at Dundalk last month and back in trip here.

16/1

6

(1)

26th Sep 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

19:15 Dundalk (AW)

Kayhana

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Adrian Murray

Only 1-14 but has flashes of good form and wasn't beaten far in a 1m2f handicap at Glorious Goodwood last time; however, she's relying on some of these being below par to have a major say.

25/1

1

(13)

30th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 197y

Class 2

15:45 Goodwood

Kayhana

9st 12lb

J: David Egan

T: Gavin Cromwell

Best results on good ground; debut remains her only win but she has run some big races in defeat, narrowly denied in a fine duel over 9.5f at Gowran Park on last month's stable/seasonal debut; that's the furthest she's been and she was well held when back to 1m for new owners at Royal Ascot 16 days later; well worth a go at 1m2f.

12/1

20/1

  • Place: £2.20

Form: 9001-3 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Three wins on AW and while 0-10 on turf, he's run some big races in defeat including on his reappearance a fortnight ago (roughly 1l behind re-opposing Rahmi); career high mark to cope with though and this is one of his tougher tests.
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7

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cheers Again

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Has a record of 3-5 at this track and ran well enough over 1m2.5f in a premier handicap last time; probably didn't get home over that trip after a wide passage and can do better today.

10/1

10

(8)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Cheers Again

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Paul W Flynn

Three course wins over 1m; best run this term when third at Leopardstown last time over 1m1f; this trip is a query but can be involved if staying.

12/1

Form: 909-43 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 8st 12lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Losing run since 2021 and appreciates some cut in the ground; however, he's back on a good mark and was only narrowly denied over C&D last month; runner-up has already boosted that form and he has to be on the shortlist.
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11

(2)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:20 Killarney

Casanova

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seasoned handicapper has deteriorated considerably this year, never counting in a Ballinrobe claimer on latest; very hard to be confident in.

14/1

6th

6

(7)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:40 Bellewstown

Casanova

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has struggled in eight starts since winning a 1m1f Listowel handicap last autumn; rated 85 after that success, now 15lb lower but even so can be given a chance at these weights; good 7lb claimer aboard.

4/1

12/1

Form: 1628-0 CD

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back last season which included a C&D success from 9lb lower in July and was only narrowly denied back here two runs later; two poor runs since but return to quicker ground can help, he may come on for latest outing and not ruled out with first-time cheekpieces fitted.
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12th

2

(7)

26th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:35 Curragh

Blues Emperor

9st 12lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Five wins between turf and AW for Johnny Murtagh; best effort for this yard came when fourth over 7f here but has been below that level twice again since; blinkers added.

16/1

6th

6

(10)

19th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Blues Emperor

9st 11lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: William Harvey

Five wins for Johnny Murtagh; poor in opening runs for new yard until a 1l fourth of 17 at the Curragh in April (7f, soft); didn't build on that back at the Curragh last time (1m, good); 12lb below his last winning mark now.

14/1

Form: 03120- C

Last run: 236 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Highly progressive over the last two years and has won on his last two seasonal reappearances; career high mark to defy this time but he's a course winner who finished runner-up in this last year and warrants respect.
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3

(12)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Dunum

9st 9lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Great money-spinner for connections and especially effective at Galway, winning for the third time there when landing Colm Quinn Mile in July under well-judged front-running ride; fine effort under 7lb penalty five days later at same venue when third in Ahonoora Handicap back at 7f; second in this race two years ago off 101 so major respect although draw hasn't been kind.

15/2

3

(3)

3rd Aug 2025

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Dunum

9st 11lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Loves it here, winning this race two years ago and back at his best when winning Colm Quinn BMW Mile on Tuesday under well-judged front-running ride; went close to completing this notable double in 2023 so has to be respected although mandatory 7lb penalty makes this a lot tougher; good draw.

11/2

Form: 00586-

Last run: 258 days

W: 9st 1lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won Newmarket novice on sole 2yo start in 2022; best run last year when fourth in Nell Gwyn on return; sold for 110,000gns at the end of the season and could be on a good mark if tuned up for her return on yard debut; off 258 days.
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4th

2

(5)

18th Oct 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Karsavina

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won a median auction race at Cork in July (1m, good); not quite at that level since in Gowran Listed and premier handicap at Leopardstown (excuses); down in trip for AW debut.

7/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form: 85/025

Last run: 12 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Only win came in a Cork maiden in 2020; narrowly denied over 7f at Gowran on his penultimate start and wasn't beaten far in Leopardstown Group 3 since but mark looks tough.
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8th

3

(11)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Fiscal Rules

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Only win came in a Cork maiden in 2020; narrowly denied over 7f at Gowran on his penultimate start and wasn't beaten far in Leopardstown Group 3 since but mark looks tough.

25/1

8th

3

(11)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Fiscal Rules

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: J S Bolger

Only win came in a Cork maiden in 2020; narrowly denied over 7f at Gowran on his penultimate start and wasn't beaten far in Leopardstown Group 3 since but mark looks tough.

25/1

5th

2

(1)

12th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:00 Leopardstown

Fiscal Rules

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: J S Bolger

Highly tried and rated as 3yo but only managed maiden win; back from almost three years off and nearly beat 104-rated foe at Gowran (7f, heavy) on Thursday; turned out again quickly which is a very Bolger thing to do; won't mind this ground and respected.

8/1

Form: -22210 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Back to something like his best last year, winning three times and in good form on all-weather through the winter, landing a 7f Dundalk handicap in March; may have needed this month's return but probably on a tough enough mark in a race this competitive.
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7th

2

(3)

17th Oct 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:45 Dundalk (AW)

Hightimeyouwon

9st 9lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

11-wins include five here, including in March claimer; most recent run at the Curragh in August was a solid one and has to be respected given his record here.

9/2

2

(3)

9th Aug 2025

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:40 Curragh

Hightimeyouwon

9st 10lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

11-wins winner, 6-38 on turf; winner of four of his seven 2025 starts, best on AW, though won at Cork on penultimate start; 0-15 record at this venue is a possible negative, placed four times.

8/1

9th

9

(11)

13th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Cork

Hightimeyouwon

9st 4lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

An 11-time winner, 6-37 on turf, including three over C&D; winning favourite in a six-runner contest last month, supplementing three Dundalk wins gained in the opening months of the year; 5lb higher than last time, but still 5lb below AW mark.

10/1

11/2

Form: 112-15 CD BF

Last run: 62 days

W: 9st 11lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Only six runs since 2022 but has barely run a bad race, winning three including the C&D Irish Lincolnshire on return and finished lame when a respectable fifth in the Lincoln at Doncaster when last seen (sent off favourite); could still be progressing so career high mark isn't a major concern; one for shortlist.
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15th

6

(11)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Chazzesmee

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Won the Irish Lincolnshire in 2024; lightly-raced since but has run some sound races including when a 5l second at Navan last time; needs more.

16/1

15th

6

(11)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Chazzesmee

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

Won the Irish Lincolnshire in 2024; lightly-raced since but has run some sound races including when a 5l second at Navan last time; needs more.

16/1

11th
7 (1)
Rahmi

9/1

Form: 406-02 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Got his head back in front with a win in this race last year from 6lb lower and several good runs in defeat since, including when runner-up in a 7f Cork handicap a fortnight ago on his return to action; 4lb higher but should relish the step back up in trip and one to consider.
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6th

1

(1)

8th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Fairyhouse

Rahmi

10st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Four-time winner, including two premier handicaps; below best on first two runs in Listed company this term and failed to beat a rival back in handicap company latest; is now 1lb below his last win but a revival is needed for last year's winning stable.

10/1

15th

1

(2)

14th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:37 Cork

Rahmi

10st 1lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: J P Murtagh

Four-time winner (three over this trip); has struggled in Listed company in two runs this term; returns to handicap company now and just 3lb above last winning mark but would prefer to see him come here in better form, given he's the top weight.

15/1

8th

5

(10)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

15:56 Naas

Rahmi

9st 11lb

J: N G McCullagh

T: J P Murtagh

Three-time h'cap winner, including over C&D in final 2024 start; ran just three times last season; produced a smart display to win a 7f premier handicap at the Irish Champions meeting; towards rear throughout on comeback in a 7f Curragh Listed contest (soft to heavy); may be better suited by this ground but Tashakour looks like the yard's main hope.

14/1

20/1

Form: 212-05 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 8lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
Beaten 5l behind a few of these at Cork last time and step back up in trip in his favour; not ruled out from the bottom of the handicap but others have more compelling claims.
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12th

15

(13)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Tosen Wish

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Beaten 5l behind a few of these at Cork last time and step back up in trip in his favour; not ruled out from the bottom of the handicap but others have more compelling claims.

20/1

12th

15

(13)

24th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Tosen Wish

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Beaten 5l behind a few of these at Cork last time and step back up in trip in his favour; not ruled out from the bottom of the handicap but others have more compelling claims.

20/1

5th

17

(13)

10th May 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:50 Cork

Tosen Wish

8st 13lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian McGuinness

soon prominent, lost position when outpaced over 1f out, soon bit short of room and slightly hampered, kept on towards finish

20/1

Form: 131-00 D

Last run: 12 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Won three last season, including twice over this sort of trip; hasn't been at that level in two runs this term; best effort came on heavy but handles good ground and he's on a workable mark; lightly raced compared to some of his rivals.
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7th

8

(2)

13th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 20y

19:00 Killarney

Grey Leader

9st 1lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five wins for Joe Murphy, latest of them over 1m1f at Tipperary in October; big prices and has shown little in four starts for this yard; mark tumbling, but prefers it soft and will be of more interest when the rain returns.

20/1

10th

7

(1)

30th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

19:30 Roscommon

Grey Leader

9st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five-time winner for Joe Murphy; yet to find his form for this stable; reduced rating now (4lb below his last winning mark) but needs to show some spark before becoming a betting proposition again.

14/1

8th

2

(7)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Grey Leader

10st 2lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: R P Burns

Five-time winner for Joe Murphy; tailed off on debut for this stable in the Irish Lincoln; again struggled when dropped in class at Limerick; trainer/rider combined for a win at Limerick last Friday.

25/1

Form: 08-004

Last run: 14 days

W: 8st 9lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Losing run since 2022 Galway festival; low-key efforts on first two runs here this term before a better effort last time behind Rahmi and Cheers Again; hard to rule out from lowest mark since 2019.
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Current Option

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Adrian McGuinness

took keen hold, prominent, joined leader over 4f out, led under 3f out, headed over 1f out, lost second when lost action inside final 110yds, eased towards finish, looked to go wrong

3/1

4th

3

(6)

10th Jan 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Current Option

10st 0lb

J: Darragh O’Sullivan

T: Adrian McGuinness

took keen hold, prominent, joined leader over 4f out, led under 3f out, headed over 1f out, lost second when lost action inside final 110yds, eased towards finish, looked to go wrong

3/1

2nd

9

(9)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:25 Dundalk (AW)

Current Option

8st 8lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Adrian McGuinness

Once very useful sort with eight turf wins but is yet to win on AW; fine effort from the front over inadequate 6f (rider dropped whip) here last Friday and one to consider back at his optimum trip and rider's valuable claim.

13/2

Non-runners

Shayzann

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €63.70
Straight Forecast €55.64
Tricast €325.14
Trifecta €447.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

State Actor

TOPSPEED:

Rahmi

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Tosen Wish

POSTDATA:

Casanova

The Irish Sun:

State Actor