May 25 / 14.30 Curragh

14.30

Good To Firm

Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes (Group 2)

  • Prize money: £61565.22
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Weatherbys Ireland Greenlands Stakes (Group 2)

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

Form: 601-05 CD

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 8lb

7 yo Horse

OR: 116

Form & Verdict
Really enjoys his visits here, four wins include this race last year and later in season made Group 1 breakthrough in Qipco British Champions Sprint at Ascot; satisfactory recent seasonal return at York (on ground plenty quick for him) should have blown away the cobwebs but would prefer some easing in the ground.
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9th

2

(7)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Art Power

10st 1lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Usually races up with pace; fine sprinter over the years but the majority of his big wins have come at the Curragh, where he's won five Group races; well beaten over this C&D when last seen in November and, although he'd be dangerous on a going day, others seem more likely to give their running.

20/1

1

(10)

18th Oct 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Ascot

Art Power

9st 4lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Sprang a 40-1 surprise in this race in 2023 and showed he's still capable of smart form when winning the Group 3 Renaissance Stakes at the Curragh (6f, soft) three weeks ago; however, he's some way down the pecking order on this year's form and others appeal more.

22/1

1st

1

(6)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:12 Curragh

Art Power

9st 7lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

A regular visitor to these parts and has won here four times, including this race in 2021 and 2022; ran a blinder in the Phoenix Sprint Stakes over C&D on his seasonal reappearance last month; below best in Flying Five two weeks ago; could rebound stepped back up in trip.

6/1

9/2

Form: 3110-1 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Really came of age last year, winning twice here, notably Group 1 Flying Five in September; showed well-being on last month's seasonal return conceding weight in Navan Listed C&D when beating Ocean Quest 2l; has won on good but really needs an ease in the ground.
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6th

4

(4)

17th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 0y

17:26 Naas

Moss Tucker

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Former Flying Five winner reached a peak rating of 114 before losing his form in the latter half of 2024; missed all of last season; return in a C&D Listed contest last time was not totally devoid of promise when 4.75l behind Mission Central; may build on that.

12/1

10th

10

(2)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Moss Tucker

9st 9lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: K J Condon

Former Flying Five winner landed this race in 2023 and 2024; lost form in the second half of 2024 and missed all of last season; entitled to need this run after such a long layoff.

20/1

14th

7

(14)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Ascot

Moss Tucker

9st 4lb

J: W J Lee

T: K J Condon

Won Group 1 Flying Five in 2023 but arrives here in no sort of form, well beaten in the Abbaye two weeks ago; now wears a visor; hard to fancy.

50/1

OUR TIP

Form: /1151- D

Last run: 259 days

W: 9st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 114

Form & Verdict
Very smart sprinter was notching fifth career win when landing ordinary renewal of Group 1 Betfair Sprint Cup at Haydock in September on good ground, beating Shouldvebeenaring a neck; first run since and handles quick ground so entitled to plenty of respect if rain stays away.
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3rd

12

(9)

13th May 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:30 York

Regional

9st 10lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Still capable of classy form, having been placed in the last two runnings of the 5f Group 1 at Royal Ascot; however, he's on a losing run, being 0-8 since landing the Sprint Cup at Haydock in 2023; getting on and returns to action as an 8yo.

14/1

3

(3)

30th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

Class 1

14:05 Beverley

Regional

9st 4lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Has made into a high-class, dependable sprinter and he wasn't beaten far in the King Charles III Stakes at Royal Ascot (5f, good to firm) in June; far from disgraced in another Group 1 at Deauville last time when the extended 6f possibly stretched his stamina; all his wins have come on good ground or firmer so rain could jeopardise his chance, but he's the one to beat on form in first-time blinkers.

13/8

8

(3)

19th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

14:57 Newbury

Regional

9st 9lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

Group 1 win over 6f in 2023; fourth, behind a couple of reopposing rivals, in this race 12 months ago; two good runs this year (Meydan/Royal Ascot) and returning to 6f no bad thing; should be in the thick of it.

9/4

Form: 4-0546 CD

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 5lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Admirable 7yo a multiple winner here and second to Art Power in this race last year; not in the best of form so far this term and looks to have it to do.
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2nd

2

(9)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Splendid veteran showed he retained enthusiasm when winning the 7f Gladness Stakes in March, his ninth Curragh win on his 50th visit; found 5f too sharp at Naas last time; runs in this event for the fourth consecutive year, second at 25-1 in 2023, ninth in 2024, third behind James Delight at 33-1 last season; asking a lot now in a strong edition.

12/1

9th

1

(5)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Big Gossey

9st 12lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Charles O’Brien

Marvelous veteran showed he retained all his ability when winning for the eleventh time in the Listed Gladness Stakes at the Curragh (7f, sft-hvy) a month ago; however, has come up short in the last three renewals of this race and 5f probably sharp enough for him these days.

10/1

1st

3

(3)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 7f 0y

15:05 Curragh

Big Gossey

9st 9lb

J: W J Lee

T: Charles O’Brien

Splendid veteran with eight Curragh wins to his name; thoroughly deserved his career highlight when beating a subsequent Classic winner in this race last year; has also produced many good displays in defeat here; showed plenty of zest with Dundalk second in December; eased when beaten on reappearance in the Irish Lincoln.

25/1

Form: 41122/

Last run: 622 days

W: 9st 5lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Stepped up from handicap wins and Listed second to produce a career-best in chasing home Highfield Princess in Group 1 Flying Five here in September 2022 but hasn't been seen since; ground to suit but long absence a concern.
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11th

2

(20)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 6f 0y

17:25 Curragh

Erosandpsyche

9st 13lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Daniel James Murphy

Capable of smart form on his day but hasn't won since August 2022 and two runs so far this season leave him with a fair bit to find despite reduced mark; visor back on.

20/1

13th

5

(8)

27th Apr 2026

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

19:15 Naas

Erosandpsyche

9st 9lb

J: Damien Melia

T: Daniel James Murphy

Capable of smart form on his day but hasn't won since August 2022 and was well held behind Bodhi Bear on his seasonal reappearance; hopes pinned on cheekpieces sparking a revival.

28/1

9th

1

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Erosandpsyche

10st 3lb

J: Damien Melia

T: Daniel James Murphy

Smart sort on his day but hasn't won since 2022; highly tried last season, his best run a 0.5l second in listed company at Tipperary (5f, yielding); won his last start in handicap company but was 8lb lower then and would probably prefer better ground.

11/2

Form: 881-47 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 108

Form & Verdict
Smart sprinter for Roger Varian, five wins included Group 3 at Newbury and last year in Chester Listed; not too far off his best in two runs this term for current yard at Newmarket, finishing well after slow starts each time; not one to rule out.
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12th

8

(2)

28th Mar 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 2y

Class 1

13:50 Doncaster

Mitbaahy

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charles Hills

Pounced late under Jamie Spencer to snatch Curragh Group 2 (6f, good) in May 2024, but has raced only three times since, last seen finishing a respectable second in AW Listed event at Lingfield in February 2025; others carry fewer risks but he's no forlorn hope if ready to roll after 419 days off.

12/1

2nd

5

(4)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 1

14:37 Lingfield (AW)

Mitbaahy

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charles Hills

Record of 6-22 on turf includes Listed/Group wins, the most recent under a textbook Jamie Spencer ride at the Curragh (6f) last May; had wind/gelding operations since last run; major contender, provided he takes to AW and reproduces best form.

3/1

2nd

5

(4)

2nd Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 1

14:37 Lingfield (AW)

Mitbaahy

9st 2lb

J: Jamie Spencer

T: Charles Hills

Record of 6-22 on turf includes Listed/Group wins, the most recent under a textbook Jamie Spencer ride at the Curragh (6f) last May; had wind/gelding operations since last run; major contender, provided he takes to AW and reproduces best form.

3/1

Form: 23-302 D

Last run: 10 days

W: 9st 5lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 113

Form & Verdict
Beaten a neck by Regional in Group 1 Betfair Sprint Cup last September before equally good third in Prix de la Foret at 7f; slightly better form on latest start this term when beaten nose in Group 2 Duke Of York Stakes; ground to suit and has to enter calculations.
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11th

9

(1)

19th Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:55 Ascot

Shouldvebeenaring

9st 4lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has won just one of his last 17 races and was tailed off in the Group 2 Challenge Stakes at Newmarket last week; would be a shock winner.

40/1

9th

6

(8)

11th Oct 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Newmarket

Shouldvebeenaring

9st 5lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Richard Hannon

towards rear

9/1

3rd

5

(7)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 1

15:00 Doncaster

Shouldvebeenaring

9st 6lb

J: Sean Levey

T: Richard Hannon

Has blown hot and cold this season, best efforts when beaten a nose in Group 2 Duke of York (6f, good) in May and when winning Group 3 at Deauville (6f, good to soft) in July; faced stiff task but well held even so in Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock last week; has a chance if on a going day.

14/1

Form: 6300-4 C

Last run: 6 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 99

Form & Verdict
Progressive handicapper in 2022, notably when winning Rockingham Handicap here; third in this race last year but well held afterwards at Group level; recent Navan comeback run okay but surprising if she made an impact here.
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2nd

2

(3)

5th Oct 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Ano Syra

9st 3lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: John James Feane

led, soon joined, led again 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish

13/2

7th

9

(6)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

15:15 Curragh

Ano Syra

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

in touch with leaders

16/1

11th

12

(16)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Ano Syra

9st 3lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: John James Feane

raced near side, midfield

66/1

Form: 100-54 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Won a Group 3 over 7f on soft at Goodwood last August for Dominic Ffrench; hasn't reproduced that form since however, including both starts here for current yard this term; drops in trip today and could struggle on quicker ground.
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4th

8

(1)

1st Oct 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Cork

Magical Sunset

9st 2lb

J: David Egan

T: Adrian Murray

raced in second, outpaced and lost second 2f out, kept on but lost third towards finish

15/2

9th

1

(4)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:50 Leopardstown

Magical Sunset

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Adrian Murray

towards rear throughout, no extra towards far side from under 2f out

66/1

Form: 9211-5 CD

Last run: 91 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 111

Form & Verdict
Smart 2yo who took a while to progress as a 3yo, but ended 2023 on a high, winning a 7f Group 3 at Doncaster and Group 2 Challenge Stakes (both 7f); below best but not disgraced from bad draw in Group 2 at Riyadh in February when last seen; drop in trip and quicker ground unlikely to play to her strengths here.
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14th

15

(5)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Matilda Picotte

9st 3lb

J: Oisin Murphy

T: Kieran P Cotter

raced far side, midfield

16/1

2nd

2

(4)

1st Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 110y

15:30 Tipperary

Matilda Picotte

9st 7lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Kieran P Cotter

set fast pace, soon clear, ridden and reduced lead over 1f out, headed towards finish

2/1

8th

11

(9)

25th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Matilda Picotte

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Kieran P Cotter

Smart 2yo who took a while to progress as a 3yo, but ended 2023 on a high, winning a 7f Group 3 at Doncaster and Group 2 Challenge Stakes (both 7f); below best but not disgraced from bad draw in Group 2 at Riyadh in February when last seen; drop in trip and quicker ground unlikely to play to her strengths here.

8/1

Form: 4140-2 C BF

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 107

Form & Verdict
Smart sort won Group 3 at Naas last year but well held twice afterwards on softer ground; encouraging seasonal return when 2l second to Moss Tucker in Naas Listed over 5f; more expected back at 6f here but has a bit to do.
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11th

12

(8)

25th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Ocean Quest

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Smart sort won Group 3 at Naas last year but well held twice afterwards on softer ground; encouraging seasonal return when 2l second to Moss Tucker in Naas Listed over 5f; more expected back at 6f here but has a bit to do.

12/1

12

(8)

25th May 2024

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Ocean Quest

9st 2lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Smart sort won Group 3 at Naas last year but well held twice afterwards on softer ground; encouraging seasonal return when 2l second to Moss Tucker in Naas Listed over 5f; more expected back at 6f here but has a bit to do.

12/1

2nd

8

(7)

29th Apr 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 0y

18:20 Naas

Ocean Quest

9st 7lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

in touch with leaders, switched right from 2f out, headway when ridden from over 1f out, went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner

3/1

Form: 1014-1 D

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Progressive handicapper last season and began this campaign with a career-best in winning Newmarket Listed early this month on good ground over this trip; could well have more to offer but takes on a different level of opponent here.
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5th

7

(8)

23rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Unequal Love

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Only fifth when 10-11 favourite on this month's reappearance in Listed race at Newmarket; however, she may have needed the run and has stand-out form claims judged on last year's best efforts, namely her Wokingham win (6f, good to firm) and a fine third in the Group 1 Sprint Cup over C&D (good).

13/8

7

(8)

23rd May 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

15:00 Haydock

Unequal Love

9st 7lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Only fifth when 10-11 favourite on this month's reappearance in Listed race at Newmarket; however, she may have needed the run and has stand-out form claims judged on last year's best efforts, namely her Wokingham win (6f, good to firm) and a fine third in the Group 1 Sprint Cup over C&D (good).

13/8

6

(7)

3rd May 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 1

13:10 Newmarket

Unequal Love

9st 8lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: William Haggas

Won this race first time out in 2024, landed the prestigious Wokingham Handicap at Royal Ascot in June and ran a cracker when third to stablemate Montassib in the Group 1 Sprint Cup at Haydock in the autumn; has a fine record on a sound surface and looks the one to beat.

Evs

Non-runners

Easy

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Regional

TOPSPEED:

Art Power

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Shouldvebeenaring

The Irish Sun:

Regional

POSTDATA:

Art Power