May 24 / 19.50 Curragh

19.50

Good

Irish Stallion Farms EBF Habitat Handicap (Premier Handicap)

  • Prize money: £25652.17
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 17 runners
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Irish Stallion Farms EBF Habitat Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 17 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

20/1 (Won)

  • Win: £101.00
  • Place: £14.80

Form: 11050- D

Last run: 278 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back on testing ground at the start of last season; didn't manage to progress and entitled to need this after 278 days off starting on for new yard; gelded.
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2nd

1

(9)

7th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:00 Navan

Red Letter Bray

10st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Liam P Cusack

Started off the season by causing a 100-1 shock in a Curragh premier handicap and ran well at the same venue next time; substandard effort in the Scurry last time and needs to bounce back.

12/1

13th

5

(17)

20th Jul 2024

Good

0m 6f 63y

14:35 Curragh

Red Letter Bray

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

prominent

10/1

4th

2

(2)

29th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Red Letter Bray

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Liam P Cusack

Won twice on testing ground for Michael O'Callaghan last year; 100-1 when a rallying winner of a premier handicap here last month on his stable debut having been gelded with a few of these behind him; up 6lb for that and should be a leading contender once more.

5/1

16/1

  • Place: £2.60

Form: 21051- C

Last run: 203 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
5f course winner last season and last seen winning over this trip at Dundalk; career high mark now and may need this run on return.
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12th

4

(7)

22nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

19:00 Naas

Little Queenie

9st 7lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Likeable mare ran a cracking race on her return from the AW to finish a close third in Fairyhouse conditions event (6f, good) in June; not at same level later in month in Curragh Listed and good bit to find with Fregada on that run.

16/1

7th

6

(7)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Little Queenie

9st 2lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Likeable mare ran a cracking race on her seasonal return in a median auction race at Fairyhouse (6f, good) when just 0.5l behind the winner Tango Flare; rated just 92, however, so looks to be out of her depth in this grade (failed to trouble the judge in three previous runs in stakes company).

25/1

3rd

5

(4)

5th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Fairyhouse

Little Queenie

9st 8lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Paul W Flynn

Eight-time winner including three on turf; won off 87 at Navan last August (6f, yielding); well-beaten when last seen at Dundalk in February; has gone well fresh before so worth a market check on return.

15/2

16/1

  • Place: £4.70

Form: 66616- D

Last run: 265 days

W: 9st 9lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Some fair efforts at Pattern level before getting off the mark in a Cork maiden over this trip in July but only beat one home on handicap debut when last seen; gelded since and needs to be on his A-game on return.
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6th

6

(6)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Torivega

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

Just a Cork maiden win last year to his tally, but has performed with credit this season; excellent second in the 25-runner Bold Lad last month (splitting My Mate Alfie and Tango Flare); improved again when third behind My Mate Alfie and Big Gossey last time; has a 7lb turnaround with the year-younger winner.

7/2

3rd

4

(8)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Torivega

9st 7lb

J: David Egan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

midfield, headway 1f out, ran on well towards near side and went third towards finish

10/1

2nd

6

(12)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Torivega

9st 8lb

J: David Egan

T: Ms Sheila Lavery

midfield

9/1

10/1

  • Place: £3.40

Form: 1475-0 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 12lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back over this trip at the start of last season before finding Pattern level too tough; shaped like he needed the run on return/handicap debut a fortnight ago and return to 6f ought to suit; not ruled out.
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19th

3

(8)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 63y

14:50 Curragh

Tango Flare

9st 13lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Beat course specialist Big Gossey when winning the Bold Lad Handicap here last September; no luck in running in two handicaps this term; won a Fairyhouse conditions race for the third time in four years before a fine second to Big Gossey in a Listed race here last time, a whisker in front of Bodhi Bear.

9/1

2nd

3

(8)

28th Jun 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:10 Curragh

Tango Flare

9st 7lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: Patrick T Foley

Beat Big Gossey by 0.5l when winning the Bold Lad Handicap here last September but was in receipt of 10lbs; slow start to this season but back on song in Fairyhouse median auction race latest, winning it for the third time; unlucky in running when down the field in this last season; will like this ground.

13/2

5th
12 (17)
Jon Riggens

6/1

Form: 452-48 CD

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Just got the better of stablemate Heavenly Power from 1lb lower last season and has held his form well since; shaped like he would appreciate the step back up in trip last week and should go well.
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12

(9)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Jon Riggens

8st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Edward Lynam

Three wins here; struck for the first time since 2024 when winning at Navan in June; may have benefitted from track position (only runner-up and himself raced far side), but in fairness, second won lately; missed an engagement here earlier this month and profile suggests layoff not ideal; 3lb wrong, but top 'bug' rides.

8/1

15/2

Form: 0813-0 CD

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 2lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Dual C&D winner who went close to another C&D win last term from 4lb lower, narrowly denied by stablemate Jon Riggens; career best win at Navan in October before a third at Naas and probably needed last month's return; could go well from a workable mark.
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8th

9

(3)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

18:15 Naas

Heavenly Power

9st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; five-time winner, the most recent over C&D (yielding) in October 2024 off 4lb higher; shaped as though in need of the run last time at the Curragh and should be much sharper now; interesting.

20/1

7th

9

(13)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Heavenly Power

9st 1lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

One of three for yard; five-time winner including three 6f victories at this venue; on losing run since winning at Naas in October 2024 (6f, yielding); no joy last season but did run well in defeat at times and returns 3lb below his last winning mark; record fresh suggests he might need this.

20/1

OUR TIP
7th
1 (10)
Coeur Dor

25/1

Form: 31188- C

Last run: 216 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back over further last year including a course success but this is probably too short on his return.
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11th

7

(1)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

Coeur Dor

9st 4lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Veteran's last win came over C&D in the Irish Cambridgeshire in August 2023; didn't get the clearest of runs when a 2.75l fifth in this last year and 11lb lower now; not beaten far the last twice, fast ground is fine and he's an interesting runner.

10/1

3rd

1

(2)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Coeur Dor

10st 0lb

J: Sam Coen

T: D K Weld

Four-time winner but not since Irish Cambridgeshire win of 2024; definite encouragement on penultimate run at this track (1m2f) when beaten 3.5l in sixth; kept on well to take 1l third at Cork (10.5f, good to yielding) on latest; off a winnable mark and drop in trip is in this veteran's favour.

11/4

3rd

7

(11)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Coeur Dor

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Four-time winner but not since Irish Cambridgeshire win of 2024; definite encouragement on second start back off reduced mark without quite staying this trip at Leopardstown; blinkers now replace visor and now 11lb below career-high mark but stamina remains a concern at this trip.

10/1

16/1

Form: -86605 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 7lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
C&D winner; won three times in 2022; losing run since but down to a good mark and he ran with promise when beaten 3l at Naas earlier this month; may build on that.
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15th

14

(14)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Rough Diamond

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: John G Carr

Smart handicapper back in the day for Eddie Lynam; wasn't able to add to his tally of five wins when moving to Britain; operating at a much lower level nowadays, but not showing much for present trainer.

33/1

11th

7

(13)

3rd May 2026

Good

0m 6f 61y

14:45 Sligo

Rough Diamond

9st 4lb

J: James Ryan

T: John G Carr

Smart handicapper back in the day for Eddie Lynam; wasn't able to add to his tally of five wins when moving to Britain; operating at much lower level nowadays, but not showing much for present trainer who tries blinkers here.

18/1

6th

9

(6)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:42 Dundalk (AW)

Rough Diamond

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: John G Carr

C&D winner, five-time scorer in all; has struggled in three 7f runs since joining John Carr after a spell in Britain.

50/1

Form: 1-1730 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back at Dundalk over the winter but signs the handicapper has caught up in three runs since; has gone well here previously so can't be ruled out.
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3rd

1

(12)

1st Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Apache Outlaw

10st 0lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Had been running well before a below par effort at the Curragh last time over an inadequate 5f; runner up over C&D last year off 8lb higher; could bounce back.

15/2

11th

8

(15)

18th Jul 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Apache Outlaw

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Solid form in four runs on turf since an unproductive spell on AW; needs to find extra on the evidence of last Saturday's third at Limerick; previous third at this venue was over 7f.

16/1

5th

6

(1)

11th Jul 2026

Firm

0m 6f 150y

17:25 Limerick

Apache Outlaw

9st 7lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Adrian McGuinness

Solid form in three runs on turf since an unproductive spell on AW; 7lb claimer in the saddle here, with a senior rider on stablemate Clonmacash.

8/1

Form: 5000-4 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Dual course winner in 2022, including at this trip; struggled last season but encouraging return this time around and he's 1lb lower than his last winning mark; one to consider.
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7th

16

(4)

31st Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:25 Roscommon

Gordon Bennett

9st 9lb

T: Peter Fahey

First reserve; reached a mark of 94 when winning three times as 4yo; rating has steadily declined since then, although two runs this year not without some merit; blinkers reached for.

7th

6

(3)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Gordon Bennett

9st 12lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Peter Fahey

Best form in 2022, winning three times in a July-to-September spell, and rising to a career-high mark of 94; frustrating in recent seasons; joined Peter Fahey late last year after a claiming-race third on AW; stumbled out of the stalls over 7f at Leopardstown earlier this month, left with too much to do; capable of better.

11/1

11th
7 (5)
Arnhem

16/1

Form: 035-40 CD

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Only turf win came over this C&D last year from 16lb lower and some good runs in defeat since; wasn't beaten far at Dundalk on penultimate run but needs to bounce back from poor effort at Musselburgh since; not ruled out back up in trip.
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9th

10

(6)

26th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Arnhem

8st 6lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Jim Goldie

He did well after joining this yard last year and he's on a handy mark; he should get back on track sooner or later but this 10yo has failed to shine on his last three outings, over C&D on last two starts.

25/1

9th

15

(5)

12th Apr 2026

Good

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

18:45 Musselburgh

Arnhem

9st 0lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Jim Goldie

Veteran whose form has dipped in last two outings, latest over C&D eight days ago; doesn't look as if he's about to improve his poor strike-rate (long time between drinks).

20/1

8th

8

(11)

4th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 1y

Class 4

16:45 Musselburgh

Arnhem

8st 10lb

J: Harry Davies

T: Jim Goldie

Good turf spell in the autumn included a winning yard debut at Haydock (good) and a close second over C&D (soft); has run well on AW since but looks to have his share of weight; trainer runs five and won this in 2024.

14/1

Form: 1887-0 CD

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 3lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 89

Form & Verdict
Won this from 1lb higher last term and added a 5f success at the end of the campaign; lost his way a bit since though and it was a low-key yard debut a fortnight ago; needs to leave that run behind.
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5th

14

(6)

29th Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Curragh

Tawaazon

9st 0lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: John Andrew Kinsella

C&D winner sent off single figure odds on last two starts at Naas (both 5f, good) and ran respectably; is very well handicapped on best form and won't be inconvenienced by softer ground if the rain arrives; can't discount.

16/1

5th

5

(4)

23rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:30 Naas

Tawaazon

9st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Nine-time winner, five on turf; latest win came here over 6f in May 2025 off 8lb higher; good runs in defeat over C&D this term, the best when runner-up off 1lb higher in June; fourth here last time when 3.25l behind Dandy Land; don't rule him out.

10/1

4th

2

(8)

3rd Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:17 Naas

Tawaazon

10st 0lb

J: Terry Casey

T: John Andrew Kinsella

Nine-time winner, five on turf; latest win came here over 6f in May 2025 off 7lb higher; second over C&D here in June, faded late into fifth when beaten favourite here last month; slowly away when ninth at Curragh; not out of it.

16/1

11/1

Form: 5106-6 CD

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Won from 5lb lower over C&D in August; encouraging reappearance at Naas and while he's a bit hit and miss, he probably has one in him off this mark.
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5th

6

(5)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

The Organiser

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Mark Pattinson

Dual soft-ground winner, latterly over C&D last autumn off an 8lb higher mark; has been running over 7f in recent times and the question is whether he still has the toe for this trip under today's conditions.

10/1

3rd

2

(9)

5th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

The Organiser

9st 10lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Mark Pattinson

Returned to turf with two decent efforts (both 7f, good) this spring, and his keeping-on fifth at Lingfield (7f, AW) last month was perfectly respectable; would appeal more on ground slower than good but still considered each-way.

13/2

5th

11

(5)

13th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

18:40 Lingfield (AW)

The Organiser

9st 2lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Mark Pattinson

Can miss the break but he's on a dangerous mark and was runner-up here (7f, good) in May before a respectable fourth at Chepstow last month; this return to AW is no problem and he has each-way claims.

12/1

14th
4 (15)
Dandyville

12/1

Form: 01325- D

Last run: 156 days

W: 9st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 96

Form & Verdict
Six of his seven wins have come over this trip and won on last season's return at Naas before a solid campaign; career high mark to cope with on this season's return though and probably up against it.
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16th

7

(13)

2nd Sep 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

16:38 Navan

Dandyville

9st 9lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Winner of seven races; in rear at Dundalk last month after a lengthy break, and on first outing for this stable; up against it.

50/1

12th

10

(2)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Dandyville

8st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Ms Claire O’Connell

Dual C&D winner (from 7 career wins) but relatively lightly raced in recent years without success; absent for a year and starts off with a new trainer off much-reduced mark (3lb wrong).

16/1

15th
8 (9)
Lady Tilbury

8/1

Form: 71759-

Last run: 210 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Won twice over the minimum at Tipperary last season; however, needs to prove she's as effective at this trip and might need this on yard debut returning from 210 days off; fitted with first-time tongue-tie.
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15th

8

(9)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:50 Curragh

Lady Tilbury

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Won twice over the minimum at Tipperary last season; however, needs to prove she's as effective at this trip and might need this on yard debut returning from 210 days off; fitted with first-time tongue-tie.

8/1

15th

8

(9)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

19:50 Curragh

Lady Tilbury

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: P Twomey

Won twice over the minimum at Tipperary last season; however, needs to prove she's as effective at this trip and might need this on yard debut returning from 210 days off; fitted with first-time tongue-tie.

8/1

9th

9

(11)

27th Oct 2023

Standard

0m 5f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

Lady Tilbury

9st 11lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: David Marnane

dwelt start, towards rear of midfield

25/1

Form: 13402- C

Last run: 217 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Won maiden here over 1m last year; struggled on her sole run at this trip in Listed company towards the end of the campaign and likely to need this after 217 days off.
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6th

5

(7)

30th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Pink Sorrel

9st 2lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Sole win came in 1m maiden at this meeting last year; no obvious chance however on recent handicap form.

25/1

3rd

2

(7)

14th Jun 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

17:40 Fairyhouse

Pink Sorrel

9st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Curragh maiden win came at 1m, form at this trip (including recent comeback run) modest; opposable.

12/1

Form: -73313 C BF

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 12lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 98

Form & Verdict
Three-time course winner over the 5f trip at this venue but has wins over 6f elsewhere; got his head back in front over 6f at Naas two starts ago before probably not staying 7f at Gowran since; mark probably tough enough on recent form.
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11th

5

(3)

21st Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:42 Curragh

Laugh A Minute

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Stephen Thorne

Nine-time winner, most recently over C&D (soft) off 82 in March; best effort for some time when today's headgear tried in finishing never nearer fourth over C&D 17 days ago in testing conditions; 2lb lower now and Keane takes over; has to be respected.

8/1

4th

6

(8)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:52 Curragh

Laugh A Minute

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Stephen Thorne

Nine-time winner, most recently over C&D (soft) off 6lb higher in March; well behind Gerrit's Gem at Cork on latest; new headgear combination needs to spark a revival, well-treated if it does.

16/1

11th

1

(8)

10th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Cork

Laugh A Minute

10st 0lb

J: Jack Kearney

T: Stephen Thorne

Winner of nine races; latest success was four starts ago over this trip on soft at the Curragh in March; has to bounce back from a below-par display at Naas last month.

16/1

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €1550.10
Straight Forecast €988.87
Tricast €25701.23

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Pink Sorrel

The Irish Sun:

Lady Tilbury

TOPSPEED:

Tawaazon

SPOTLIGHT:

Heavenly Power

POSTDATA:

Laugh A Minute