June 30 / 15.25 Curragh

15.25

Good

Colm McLoughlin Celebration Stakes (Listed Race)

  • Prize money: £51304.35
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 8 runners
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Colm McLoughlin Celebration Stakes (Listed Race)

Runners: 8 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

5/1 (Won)

  • Win: £11.00
  • Place: £2.25

Form: 42-327 C

Last run: 35 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 106

Form & Verdict
Generally reliable sort won a Group 3 at Leopardstown over this trip last August; has run respectably in defeat since, including on first two starts this season; third to the 10lb-receiving Goldana at Leopardstown, no match for White Birch at this venue; back at a realistic level after ambitious Tattersalls Gold Cup bid.
Place /
No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(11)

29th Aug 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Lord Massusus

9st 1lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Seven wins includes in Listed and Group 3 company; has beden regressive this year but some decent efforts in defeat including in the Ahonoora Handicap at Galway last time; down 3lb but needs more.

25/1

5th

8

(9)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Lord Massusus

9st 7lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Joseph G Murphy

Yard stalwart weakened right out of it behind Orandi here on Tuesday and hard to fancy; tongue-tie tried.

33/1

15th

7

(1)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Lord Massusus

9st 6lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Joseph G Murphy

Seven-time winner, including Listed and Group 3 races; not a bad effort (seventh behind Pierre Royal at the Curragh) on first handicap start since 2023; towards the back at Leopardstown last time; cheekpieces tried.

20/1

OUR TIP

Form: 131-76 C

Last run: 36 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Won a 7f maiden at this track on debut last August and followed a 1m Group 2 third at Leopardstown with a Group 3 win at the same track; well below his best at Leopardstown on seasonal debut; out of his depth in the Irish 2,000 Guineas.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

2

(6)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

17:10 Leopardstown

Atlantic Coast

9st 13lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

midfield

12/1

8th

2

(5)

2nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

Class 1

14:25 Goodwood

Atlantic Coast

9st 3lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Won the Group 3 Killavullan Stakes at Leopardstown (7f, heavy) last October and ran best race of this year when Listed runner-up at the Curragh (1m, good) last time; however, he needs a bigger run now back up in grade.

16/1

3rd
9 (8)
Azada

9/4

  • Place: £1.20

Form: 1-6

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR:

Form & Verdict
Half-sister to top-class Australian performer The Autumn Sun; looked potentially smart when scoring over 7f at Leopardstown on only start at two; faded in the closing stages when aimed high in the Irish 1,000 Guineas on her seasonal debut; could be a big factor now with that experience under her belt.
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No / Draw
Date / Going /
Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

4th

2

(1)

30th Aug 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:27 Curragh

Azada

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Naas Listed winner last year and career-best on latest of three runs this term, only outpaced late by 1l winner on first attempt at 1m2f in Group 3 Meadow Court Stakes here last month (good-to-yielding); ground to suit and cheekpieces now tried so one to consider.

5/1

3

(3)

20th Jul 2025

Good

1m 2f 0y

14:30 Curragh

Azada

9st 5lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

7f maiden winner on heavy and 1m Listed winner on yielding last term; outclassed in a Group 2 on return (behind One Look) but did better back in Listed company when a 3.5l third at Leopardstown (1m1f, good); a bit to find with some of these but rain would help her cause.

12/1

3rd

5

(8)

5th Jun 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

17:55 Leopardstown

Azada

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: D K Weld

Heavy ground juvenile maiden winner over 1m at this venue; ran creditably on return last year in the Irish 1000 Guineas; and ended a four-race campaign with a 1m Listed win at Naas; should be better for her reappearance in a Group 2 race at the Curragh and will be more at home in this grade.

13/2

Form: 6-1126 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Gelded after a disappointing run on only start at two; different proposition this term, winning a Leopardstown 1m maiden and a 7f Gowran conditions event; showed a tendency to hang left when second in a C&D Listed race; soundly beaten in sixth when tried over 1m2f in the Gallinule Stakes.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

17th

1

(3)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Norwalk Havoc

10st 0lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Mrs John Harrington

Four-time winner at 7f/1m, the last two at Listed level over 1m on heavy ground in the Knockaire Stakes at Leopardstown, the scene of his best form; beaten only a neck in this race two years ago, tenth behind Dunum last year; drawn low.

14/1

10th

1

(8)

7th Jun 2026

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:27 Navan

Norwalk Havoc

9st 12lb

J: Scott McCullagh

T: Mrs John Harrington

Four-time winner at 7f/1m, the last two at Listed level; Leopardstown specialist; considerably inferior to stablemate Hotazhell.

14/1

5th
7 (7)
Mundi

5/1

Form: 17 D

Last run: 35 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Galileo colt; brother of Group 1 winners Churchill and Clemmie; made a bright start to his career with a maiden win over 1m at Dundalk in April; did not seem to stay 1m2f on easy ground here in the Gallinule Stakes; premature to write off.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

8th

4

(6)

20th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:25 Leopardstown

Mundi

9st 6lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

dwelt start, in rear throughout, headway 3f out, weakened under 2f out

14/1

6th

5

(6)

24th Sep 2024

Good

1m 1f 0y

15:45 Listowel

Mundi

9st 4lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

Brother to Churchill; struggled in two Pattern races since making a winning start at Dundalk (1m) but he was never ideally positioned to challenge at the Curragh last time (1m); had three months off since then and probably capable of better.

4/1

9/2

Form: 3120-6 C

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 103

Form & Verdict
Highly progressive handicapper over the last two seasons; won four of his five starts in 2022 and added two more wins to his record last season; heavy ground was probably an issue when he flopped at Tipperary on his only run in a stakes race; out of the money in a C&D handicap on reappearance; no experience at this level.
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No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

4

(4)

2nd Aug 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Galway

Dunum

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Course specialist won this in 2023 and third in last two renewals; lacked a prep outing before his run here on Tuesday where he backpedalled tamely; draw has been kind for one with his run-style, but he's pushing on and looks opposable.

10/1

13th

4

(10)

28th Jul 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 0f 123y

18:45 Galway

Dunum

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Completed a four-timer when winning a 7f handicap here in 2022; won the 7f Ahonoora Handicap at the 2023 festival; made it three from six at this venue (also placed three times) when winning this event last year; third in the Ahonoora later that week; absent since last September; stiff task against that background, despite his liking for the track.

10/1

Form: 33-031 D

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Not progressive in maidens following debut third behind stablemate Henry Longfellow here last July; belatedly opened his account in modest company at Gowran 13 days ago; that was his first time on good ground, and it seemed to bring out the best in him.
Place /
No / Draw
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

7th

6

(3)

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Curragh

Master Of The Hunt

8st 13lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Not progressive in maidens following debut third behind stablemate Henry Longfellow here last July; belatedly opened his account in modest company at Gowran 13 days ago; that was his first time on good ground, and it seemed to bring out the best in him.

16/1

1st

5

(1)

17th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:05 Gowran Park

Master Of The Hunt

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

prominent on inner, pressed leader before halfway, led up the centre going okay 2f out, clear when ridden 1f out, pushed out, comfortably

5/2

3rd

3

(3)

14th May 2024

Good

1m 0f 31y

17:20 Killarney

Master Of The Hunt

9st 8lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Solid if not especially progressive 2yo form on soft/heavy; very disappointing seasonal return dropped to 6f at the Curragh last month, plenty of early speed on unfavoured far side (one of only two to race that side) before fading badly (reportedly lost left-fore shoe); now upped in trip and the No Nay Never colt races on much quicker ground but plenty of questions to answer at this stage.

15/8

Form: 6-4254

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 102

Form & Verdict
Has failed to add to a Cork maiden win; has managed two good efforts in Pattern company, second in 1m Group 3 at Leopardstown early last season and same place, beaten only a neck, in this year's Athasi Stakes over 7f here; needs to step on more recent form.
Place /
No / Draw
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Distance / Class
Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

9th

3

(11)

25th Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

15:07 Naas

You Send Me

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: J A Stack

raced near side

13/2

3rd

5

(2)

24th Jul 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Naas

You Send Me

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Has only won a Cork maiden from nine starts but held her own in Group races (7f/1m) this May; fair shout on these terms if at her best, which hasn't been the case the last twice.

13/2

8th

5

(9)

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

15:25 Curragh

You Send Me

9st 4lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: J A Stack

Has failed to add to a Cork maiden win; has managed two good efforts in Pattern company, second in 1m Group 3 at Leopardstown early last season and same place, beaten only a neck, in this year's Athasi Stakes over 7f here; needs to step on more recent form.

7/1

Non-runners

Romina Power

+o+e Accumulators

Payout
Exacta €62.30
Straight Forecast €84.08
Trifecta €147.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Azada

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Dunum

The Irish Sun:

Mundi

POSTDATA:

Azada

TOPSPEED:

Dunum