June 29 / 16.05 Curragh

16.05

Good

Kildare Village Ladies Derby Handicap

  • Prize money: £15391.3
  • 1m 2f 0y
  • 11 runners
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Kildare Village Ladies Derby Handicap

Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Showers

10/1 (Won)

  • Win: £15.80
  • Place: £3.40

Form: /06/5-

Last run: 291 days

W: 9st 6lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Had a good spell in handicap hurdles in the first half of last season; two runs this year have been in competitive handicap hurdles in recent months; out of the money at Laytown on only Flat run in Ireland.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

8th

2

(11)

16th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:35 Laytown

Set Point

12st 4lb

J: Mr H C Swan

T: Gordon Elliott

towards rear but in touch with leaders

10/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.80

Form: 92-297

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 84

Form & Verdict
Winner in Britain at 6f/7f; good run on debut for this yard over 7f at Cork; not as good in races won subsequent Royal Ascot winner Crystal Black, including when unplaced over C&D on first try at this trip.
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Verdict Starting price

2nd

7

(10)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 0y

16:45 Leopardstown

Scholarship

8st 13lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Gerard O’Leary

midfield, keeping on when repeatedly short of room from over 1f out, ran on well and went second inside final 110yds, no match for winner

12/1

3

(5)

17th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:35 Curragh

Scholarship

9st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gerard O’Leary

Only beaten half a length over C&D in June and bounced back from a lesser effort when runner-up over 1m4f at Listowel last month; drop back in trip on slower ground looks ideal and has to be high on the shortlist.

11/4

2nd

7

(3)

23rd Sep 2024

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Scholarship

9st 2lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Gerard O’Leary

took keen hold, midfield, towards rear after 3f

8/1

3rd
7 (7)
Joe Masseria

14/1

  • Place: £6.40

Form: 46-098

Last run: 15 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Useful three-time winner at up to 1m for Noel Meade; found 1m6f too far on stable debut at Fairyhouse; best form on soft ground.
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8th

5

(2)

24th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 2f 42y

Class 6

16:05 Newcastle (AW)

Joe Masseria

9st 6lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Ryan Potter

Well backed on his stable debut at Nottingham in October (8.3f, heavy) but blew the start and finished tailed off; again slowly away when third over 1m2f back at Nottingham six days later; pulled up on hurdle debut 45 days ago; risky.

10/1

3rd

4

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Joe Masseria

11st 6lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: Ryan Potter

He's struggled to get competitive for three different yards this year, despite tumbling in the weights; having only his second go for Ryan Potter today and finished 44l adrift six days ago when co-favourite here (1m, heavy) on first attempt for him, albeit after a slow start; not often seen over this far; it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

9/2

3rd

4

(4)

29th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 2f 50y

Class 6

16:22 Nottingham

Joe Masseria

11st 6lb

J: Mr Paul Hainey

T: Ryan Potter

He's struggled to get competitive for three different yards this year, despite tumbling in the weights; having only his second go for Ryan Potter today and finished 44l adrift six days ago when co-favourite here (1m, heavy) on first attempt for him, albeit after a slow start; not often seen over this far; it will be interesting to see if his backers return.

9/2

Form: 610-39 D

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 6lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Down Royal winner last season; reappeared with a good third of 21 over 7f at this venue in April; subsequent Sligo run leaves her with questions to answer.
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Verdict Starting price

7th

4

(14)

16th Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 50y

17:24 Leopardstown

God Knows

9st 7lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: P Sweeney

Ended last season with fine second placings at Down Royal and the Curragh; especially good effort behind the progressive Syzygy on the second occasion; no sign of similar form in three starts this term.

12/1

13th

6

(1)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

18:12 Leopardstown

God Knows

9st 11lb

J: Rory Mulligan

T: P Sweeney

Twice second for this yard after being acquired from a claimer last summer; went close over this trip at the Curragh in October; never involved on her comeback there over 7f; needs to bounce back after a below-par run at Sligo; hooded now.

16/1

9th

9

(3)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

15:58 Sligo

God Knows

8st 12lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: P Sweeney

Twice second for this yard after being acquired from a claimer last summer, including a near-miss over 1m at the Curragh in October; never involved on her comeback there over 7f; up in grade and was well beaten in this two years ago; headgear.

16/1

Form: 000400

Last run: 26 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
1-27 on Flat, 0-13 over hurdles, although better hurdles form than Flat form this year; only one pound out of the handicap.
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5th

14

(3)

29th Jun 2024

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:05 Curragh

San Martino

8st 10lb

J: Aileen O’Sullivan

T: S Michael Millar

1-27 on Flat, 0-13 over hurdles, although better hurdles form than Flat form this year; only one pound out of the handicap.

20/1

4th

5

9th Jun 2024

Good

2m 3f 49y

14:55 Punchestown

San Martino

11st 9lb

J: Aileen O’Sullivan

T: S Michael Millar

soon led, clear after 3rd, reduced lead halfway, headed last (usual 2 out)

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 129/0-

Last run: 462 days

W: 10st 10lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Has not taken to hurdling well but has useful Flat form and could not be ruled out with Rachael Blackmore in the McManus colours; has won twice over 1m, and placed in three of his five races at this venue; beaten only a neck in a 25-runner 1m handicap here two seasons ago.
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8th

4

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Good Heavens

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won his first race since joining the Quinns at Pontefract (1m, good to soft; 25-1) last month; went back up 7lb and he ran well off new mark when third at Nottingham (8.5f, good to soft) 19 days ago; good claims.

7/2

8th

4

(2)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 219y

Class 3

15:45 Redcar

Good Heavens

9st 8lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Won his first race since joining the Quinns at Pontefract (1m, good to soft; 25-1) last month; went back up 7lb and he ran well off new mark when third at Nottingham (8.5f, good to soft) 19 days ago; good claims.

7/2

1

(3)

8th Oct 2025

Soft

1m 0f 75y

Class 4

15:28 Nottingham

Good Heavens

9st 11lb

J: Jason Hart

T: John & Sean Quinn

Ex-Irish; market support proved misguided on his third and fourth British starts, which he followed with 25-1 win at Pontefract (1m, good to soft) three weeks ago, coming from last in a nine-runner race; back up 7lb, still well treated on his old Irish form.

4/1

7th
12 (12)
Snapius

20/1

Form: 39-900 D

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 0lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Two Flat wins for Joseph O'Brien; maiden hurdle scorer for this stable; badly out of form since placed over this trip at Ayr over a year ago.
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4th

1

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:11 Worcester

Snapius

12st 0lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Won a similar handicap at Huntingdon (2m3f, good) in March and made another bold bid when runner-up at Ludlow (2m5f, good) 12 days ago; only just caught in that race and he's 4lb well in off the same mark here; strongly respected.

5/2

2nd

1

10th May 2026

Good

2m 5f 55y

Class 5

17:10 Ludlow

Snapius

12st 0lb

J: Tom Bellamy

T: James Owen

He only beat two other finishers at Huntingdon (about 2m3f, good) and the 6lb rise appeared to find him out when behind Midnight View at Warwick; he's back down 2lb but they did claim 3lb off his back last time.

4/1

4th

5

23rd Apr 2026

Good

2m 3f 0y

Class 5

16:30 Warwick

Snapius

11st 11lb

J: Alex Chadwick

T: James Owen

Best effort for a while when beating two other finishers at Huntingdon (about 2m3f, good) last month; back up 6lb in a race that will take more winning but that recent success could have had a reviving effect.

11/2

3/1

Form: 22212/ D

Last run: 1019 days

W: 10st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 92

Form & Verdict
Useful on Flat in France early in his career, three wins and never out of the first three; mixed signals from jumps form but was respected by virtue of his 140 rating in that sphere; did not enjoy much fortune last season, but managed second in Scottish Champion Hurdle.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

12th

25

(29)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:25 Curragh

Bialystok

8st 11lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: W P Mullins

midfield

40/1

19th

9

(21)

14th Sep 2024

Good

1m 5f 0y

16:35 Leopardstown

Bialystok

9st 0lb

J: Tom Marquand

T: W P Mullins

towards rear

20/1

5th

5

(11)

2nd Aug 2024

Yielding

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Bialystok

9st 0lb

J: Colin Keane

T: W P Mullins

midfield

15/2

Form: 047-07 D

Last run: 64 days

W: 9st 13lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 83

Form & Verdict
4-44 on Flat; won valuable handicaps at Leopardstown and Ascot (Shergar Cup Mile) in 2022 but not at the same level last term when placed just once in eight starts; two Flat runs have been uninspiring but he won a maiden hurdle at Ballinrobe last month; positive jockey booking.
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

14

2nd May 2026

Yielding

2m 0f 0y

18:35 Punchestown

Jungle Cove

12st 0lb

J: Patrick James Chesters

T: Mrs John Harrington

3-34 on the Flat and rated 74, off since poor run at Laytown last September.

11/1

6

(2)

4th Sep 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

19:10 Laytown

Jungle Cove

11st 13lb

J: Miss J Townend

T: Mrs John Harrington

Did well to overcome slow start when winning this last term; hasn't fully fired this season and was well held in charity race at the Curragh on Saturday; like last year, he could come into things if they go hard up front.

4/1

4

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 4f 0y

17:47 Curragh

Jungle Cove

12st 6lb

J: Claire O’Ryan

T: Mrs John Harrington

Three Flat wins over shorter; below best in just two runs this year and yard have a stronger contender in Mo Ghille Mar.

9/1

Form: 9851-8 CD

Last run: 43 days

W: 9st 11lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 81

Form & Verdict
Won C&D maiden for Aidan O'Brien a year ago; appeared not to stay 1m4f at Leopardstown last month on first run for Frances Crowley; may do better now.
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13th

12

(3)

27th Aug 2024

Good To Yielding

2m 1f 110y

19:45 Bellewstown

The Black Tiger

10st 13lb

J: Ms Hannah Smullen

T: Ms F M Crowley

Won a 1m2f Curragh maiden for Aidan O'Brien last year but hasn't been at that level in three starts for this yard this term; this is a big step-up in trip.

16/1

11th

3

(9)

27th Jul 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:30 Gowran Park

The Black Tiger

10st 0lb

J: Hugh Horgan

T: Ms F M Crowley

midfield, lost position over 2f out, no extra from 1f out

40/1

Form: 58015- D

Last run: 182 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Winning form in Germany indicates a possible preference for soft or heavy; on the positive side, this trips looks suitable.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

10th

12

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Serienmond

10st 10lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has won a handicap hurdle (off 10lb lower) and a beginners' chase since joining this stable; modest efforts the last twice over hurdles since returning from a break; may need more respite from the handicapper.

12/1

10th

12

1st Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 190y

13:35 Down Royal

Serienmond

10st 10lb

J: Conor Stone-Walsh

T: Gavin Cromwell

Has won a handicap hurdle (off 10lb lower) and a beginners' chase since joining this stable; modest efforts the last twice over hurdles since returning from a break; may need more respite from the handicapper.

12/1

7

15th Oct 2025

Good

2m 4f 45y

15:05 Punchestown

Serienmond

11st 4lb

J: Keith Donoghue

T: Gavin Cromwell

Winner of two of his five starts for his current yard; won on stable debut at Leopardstown and ran well when third behind Helvic Dream and Lord Erskine at Fairyhouse following that off current mark; lesser run over hurdles here before he won on chasing debut at Tramore; made seasonal return at Listowel last time when seventh of 12; chance.

15/2

Non-runners

Soaring Monarch, Letiza, Bold Approach

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €95.70
Straight Forecast €61.74
Tricast €1116.84
Trifecta €1456.10

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Jungle Cove

The Irish Sun:

The Black Tiger

SPOTLIGHT:

Bialystok

TOPSPEED:

Soaring Monarch

POSTDATA:

Jungle Cove