May 25 / 13.55 Curragh

13.55

Good To Firm

GAIN Marble Hill Stakes (In Memory Of Theresa Marnane) (Group 3)

  • Prize money: £30782.61
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 7 runners
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GAIN Marble Hill Stakes (In Memory Of Theresa Marnane) (Group 3)

Runners: 7 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £8.00
  • Place: £2.20

Form: 12 C

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Made fine impression when winning over C&D on the opening day of the season and similar level of form early this month over same trip when second to a ready winner; should appreciate this extra furlong but likely will need to improve to play a major role.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

1st

6

(4)

14th Sep 2025

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Arizona Blaze

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Very experienced for his age; winner of six of his 16 starts and placed eight times; strong form in winning with something to spare from Mgheera in a C&D Group 2 in July; faded in the final quarter-mile of the Nunthorpe; could bounce back and helps to give the stable a strong hand, with Bucanero Fuerte also in the mix.

6/1

11th

9

(9)

22nd Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

15:35 York

Arizona Blaze

9st 13lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Often leads; has had plenty of racing for his tender years but he's tough and reliable and his first 5f run of the year saw him achieve strong form in winning with something to spare from Mgheera in a Group 2 at the Curragh (good; acts well on firm) in July; still has potential over 5f.

11/2

5

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Arizona Blaze

9st 5lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

Front running 3yo is a two-time Group 3 winner at 5.5f-6f; narrowly denied in the Grade 1 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf last November on his last start over 5f (firm); touched off in the Commonwealth Cup at Royal Ascot last month (6f, gd-fm); right in the mix on official ratings and a bold bid looks likely.

100/30

11/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 1 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cost 1,250,000gns as a yearling; half-brother to 6f Commonwealth Cup winner Golden Horde landed odds on last month's Navan debut over this trip, green but never stronger than at the finish; imposing sort an Ascot probable, likely to step up here and could take plenty of beating (although Navan form not working out).
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

4th

3

(2)

5th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 209y

Class 1

15:35 Sandown

Camille Pissarro

8st 13lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: A P O’Brien

Has improved with racing; performed very well in French Classics the last twice, on latest occasion sneaking up the inside rail to justify favouritism in the Prix du Jockey Club at Chantilly (upped to 10.5f; ground faster than the official good to soft); could well have even more to offer at this sort of distance; respected in his bid to become the third horse this decade to complete the French Derby and Eclipse double.

7/1

2nd

10

(5)

29th Mar 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Camille Pissarro

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Began and ended juvenile campaign with a win; twice second in Group 3 races at this venue, but failed to reach the money when favourite for the Coventry and the Gimcrack; just denied in a valuable sales race at Doncaster before redeeming himself in winning the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere; handled soft ground then, and profited from hold-up ride.

7/4

2nd

1

(6)

12th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 111y

Class 2

14:25 Doncaster

Camille Pissarro

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

raced far side

3/1

Form: 1 C

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Starspangledbanner colt showed plenty of speed on debut here last month to win over 5f, beating a subsequent winner; extra furlong should suit and likely major player if handling this much quicker ground.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

11th

10

(4)

30th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 2

15:30 Chester

Midnight Strike

8st 12lb

J: Barry McHugh

T: Jennie Candlish

Useful 2yo for Joseph O'Brien; poorly drawn and finished well beaten in a C&D handicap on stable debut this month (100-1); he has fared better with the draw today but others still look more appealing.

66/1

13th

2

(13)

6th May 2026

Good To Soft

0m 7f 1y

Class 3

16:45 Chester

Midnight Strike

9st 9lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Jennie Candlish

Showed bits of useful form for Joseph O'Brien but is 0-11 since debut success; sold for 21,000gns since last run; bit to prove in this competitive scenario on stable/seasonal debut.

33/1

13th

7

(4)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:30 Naas

Midnight Strike

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

0-10 since his successful debut but posted a career-best RPR two runs back; heavy ground shouldn't have been an excuse when beaten just under 6l in his belated first handicap last time at Listowel but could go well.

10/1

OUR TIP

25/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Sea The Moon gelding a 47,000euros yearling who was resold same year for 65,000gns; half-brother to winners Atlantic Sky (UAE 7f dirt; RPR 82), Lecale's Approach (1m AW 2yo; 80), Dubai Quality (1m AW; 79) and Bright Spirit (French 1m); dam 7f-9.5f winner (inc 2yo/AW/Group 3; 105); yard having a good season but pitched in at the deep end here on debut.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

15th

8

(2)

19th Apr 2026

Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:45 Curragh

Local Lad

9st 10lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Gerard O’Leary

Couple of good runs in quality 2yo maidens but didn't match that level in five runs last season; may improve now switched to handicaps.

14/1

4

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:41 Galway

Local Lad

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Couple of good runs in quality 2yo maidens but below that level in three runs this term, last two over 1m2f; blinkers replace cheekpieces here and drop in trip may suit but ground a concern (withdrawn on similar at this meeting last year).

100/30

4

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Heavy

0m 7f 0y

14:41 Galway

Local Lad

9st 8lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

Couple of good runs in quality 2yo maidens but below that level in three runs this term, last two over 1m2f; blinkers replace cheekpieces here and drop in trip may suit but ground a concern (withdrawn on similar at this meeting last year).

100/30

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Kingman brother to 7f 2yo winner Buttons (Group-placed at 1m; RPR 88), half-brother to six winners inc Tree Of Knowledge (9.5f; 110), So Wonderful (1m Listed; 107) and Antilles (Ire 7f 2yo/Australia 1m2f; 104); dam 1m3f/1m4f winner (inc Listed; 114); debutant will likely need 7f in time, will learn plenty from this.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

1

(10)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

The Parthenon

9st 11lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: A P O’Brien

Highly tried first time out in a Group 3; justified long odds-on favouritism in a 7f Gowran maiden; flopped when favourite for three-runner Listed race at Salisbury; out of depth in Group 1 at the Curragh latest; interesting handicap debutant; first-time blinkers.

7/1

8th

8

(4)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:10 Curragh

The Parthenon

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent, led halfway, headed 2f out, soon weakened

20/1

3rd

3

(1)

14th Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

15:30 Salisbury

The Parthenon

9st 3lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Highly tried first time out (6f Group 3) and he could have beaten a useful colt (debutant but Group 1-entered) when nicely on top at the finish to justify long odds-on favouritism at Gowran (7f, good); has since bypassed a trio of Group 2 entries on account of unsuitable ground (yielding then good the last twice) and he's clearly very smart; leading Irish stable's only runner here since 2005 was a winner (Cambridge last season).

10/11

Form: 1

Last run: 18 days

W: 9st 2lb

2 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Starspangledbanner sister to smart sprinter Castle Star made winning debut over 5f at Navan early this month, quite green but showing good attitude to get up late; extra furlong should suit and could go well.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10

(3)

11th Oct 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

15:50 Naas

Unexpected Issues

9st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: J A Stack

Ran well in a Listed race on her return but hasn't progressed and opposable with a mark of 81.

66/1

15th

16

(16)

4th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 6f 0y

14:17 Curragh

Unexpected Issues

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

Highly tried since 5f Navan debut win early last season; mark rose to a high 91 after she outran her 66-1 odds when 4 1/2l third of seven in a 5f Listed race at Naas in May; two weak runs since then; held by Carla Ridge on running last time; tongue-tie now

25/1

12

(4)

23rd Jul 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 5f 205y

18:40 Naas

Unexpected Issues

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Slattery

T: J A Stack

Highly tried since 5f Navan debut win early last season; mark rose from 84 to 91 after she outran her 66-1 odds when 4 1/2l third of seven in a 5f Listed race here in May; down the field in a handicap last time; up against it now on overall form.

33/1

10/1

Form: 313

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Cork winner but has finished behind Arizona Blaze other two starts, latest in Listed contest here, outpaced at a crucial stage; longer trip and first-time cheekpieces could bring improvement.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

1

(9)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:50 Catterick

Monotone

9st 9lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Juvenile winner for Jim Bolger (Cork, 5f maiden, heavy); disappointing since joining this trainer (0-6), falling 20lb in the weights; slowly away and never involved at Thirsk (6f, good; 40-1) latest; hard to recommend now returning to 7f.

25/1

14th

12

(12)

18th Apr 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

14:47 Thirsk

Monotone

8st 12lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Antony Brittain

Dropping down the weights and his latest Pontefract fifth was marginally more encouraging; more required back up in class though.

33/1

5th

1

(7)

7th Apr 2026

Good To Soft

0m 5f 3y

Class 6

17:35 Pontefract

Monotone

9st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Antony Brittain

Thrown in on his form for Jim Bolger but he has finished down the field in four runs for new connections, weakening over 7f and 6f; the return of a tongue tie may help, as will the drop into a Class 6, so not discounted back at 5f for the owners who took this race 12 months ago.

33/1

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Payout
Exacta €15.30
Straight Forecast €12.07
Trifecta €46.50

Selections

POSTDATA:

Unexpected Issues

SPOTLIGHT:

Camille Pissarro

The Irish Sun:

Unexpected Issues

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Camille Pissarro