June 30 / 16.40 Curragh

16.40

Good

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  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 15 runners
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Dubai Duty Free Derby Festival Handicap (Premier Handicap)

Runners: 15 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Cloudy

14/1 (Won)

Form: 1609-1

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 2lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 88

Form & Verdict
Dual handicap winner over 1m1f last term; has been handed a 9lb rise for winning a 7f conditions race at Fairyhouse; probably vulnerable now
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13th

6

(2)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 0f 100y

15:12 Leopardstown

Booyea

9st 9lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Thomas Gibney

Latest of four wins was over two years ago; good second in a premier handicap at the Curragh in June, and fourth in the Irish Cambridgeshire was another fair effort; soft ground against him on latest, more expected of here.

8/1

5th

3

(2)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:06 Gowran Park

Booyea

9st 8lb

J: W J Lee

T: Thomas Gibney

Grand handicapper, but marksman has had his measure for some time; best run this year was when second in premier handicap, under Lee, at the Curragh (1m) on Derby weekend and also creditable fourth in the Irish Cambridgeshire; slow start and never involved at Leopardstown last Saturday; might race prominently and could go well, but 7f is a bit sharp for him.

5/1

15th

16

(6)

12th Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

14:10 Leopardstown

Booyea

8st 13lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Thomas Gibney

Won a premier handicap at the Curragh in June 2024; has run some good races during his losing sequence, though the positive effect blinkers initially had might be wearing thin.

16/1

Form: 43226- CD

Last run: 238 days

W: 8st 10lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Often runs well in big-value handicaps but on a long losing run and lacks a recent outing; last year's form featured a second to Coeur D'Or in a valuable Galway contest; placed in three of his last four starts; trainer also runs Casanova.
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5th

6

(3)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 1f 0y

14:47 Curragh

No More Porter

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Hard to win with (3-67), placed 20 times and has run many of his best races at this track; capable of making his presence felt.

12/1

7th

3

(23)

27th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 2f 0y

17:30 Curragh

No More Porter

12st 2lb

J: Mr J Dunne

T: Adrian McGuinness

Poor strike rate loads of placings, including here over a mile last month; recent Punchestown run just okay and rare attempt at this trip with legitimate stamina concerns.

16/1

12/1

Form: -70002 C

Last run: 23 days

W: 8st 10lb

9 yo Gelding

OR: 82

Form & Verdict
Returned to form with Fairyhouse second last time off a reduced mark following a series of modest displays; six-time winner at this venue where he has made 33 of his 78 appearances.
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1st

4

(1)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:14 Laytown

Verhoyen

10st 6lb

J: W J Lee

T: M C Grassick

Veteran is an eight-time winner (1-6 on AW), the last of those at Fairyhouse in 2024; ran a good race from a wide draw at that venue on penultimate but not as good at Limerick since; handicapped to go close if running to his ability.

10/1

6/1

Form: 3-211 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 94

Form & Verdict
Backed up C&D maiden win (form has worked out well) with handicap debut success here; further progress is feasible, but his recent victims, Cheers Again, Casanova and Blues Emperor all have some sort of chance of reversing the form.
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13th

4

(2)

28th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

14:45 Curragh

State Actor

9st 7lb

J: Colin Keane

T: W T Farrell

Dual C&D winner (on good and heavy) in 2024 but no joy since; beaten 1l when third in this last year and 1lb lower now but had the benefit of a recent run that day; might need this after 238 days off but Keane booked so market check advised.

12/1

10th

4

(17)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

15:05 Curragh

State Actor

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: W T Farrell

Won twice over C&D in 2024, including a premier handicap; some good runs in defeat this year including over 1m2f here last time; this trip suits better and handles this ground so is considered.

8/1

Form: 026113 D BF

Last run: 48 days

W: 8st 7lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Basically an AW specialist but recent turf form offers encouragement; beat subsequent Naas winner Mr King at Cork before third to today's rival Brains at Roscommon; Velazquez aboard.
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12th

7

(16)

25th Sep 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:00 Dundalk (AW)

May Night

9st 7lb

J: Jared Huggan

T: Raymond Hurley

Seven-time AW winner at British courses, runner-up once in 10 starts here; was third in turf claimer last year; beaten a long way at Gowran on comeback from over a year off.

33/1

14th

11

(7)

12th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 0y

14:22 Gowran Park

May Night

9st 1lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Raymond Hurley

Seven-time winner but hasn't scored since May 2024 and has been off since running well to finish third in a Ballinrobe claimer in July last year; record when fresh suggests he might need this.

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 628-05 CD

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 9lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 95

Form & Verdict
Won back-to-back last season which included a C&D success from 8lb lower in July; later finished a neck second to Coeur D'Or in Irish Cambridgeshire; fifth to State Actor on latest, not far off Cheers Again and Casanova; 7lb claimer up, with a senor rider on stablemate Shayzann
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7th

1

(9)

21st Sep 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:57 Fairyhouse

Blues Emperor

10st 0lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Five-time winner for Johnny Murtagh and clearly not the horse he once was, but showed that he is potentially at a winning level when a close third in a 1m handicap at Cork two weeks ago; this might be his trip now and he is certainly respected.

8/1

3rd

3

(9)

9th Sep 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

19:15 Cork

Blues Emperor

9st 13lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: William Harvey

Five wins for Johnny Murtagh; went close for this yard at the Curragh in April (7f, soft); below best in four starts since then; has tumbled in the ratings but will make limited appeal until showing signs of a revival.

25/1

7th
4 (6)
Shayzann

12/1

Form: 1540-6 D

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 93

Form & Verdict
Has struggled in stronger races after winning a 1m Naas maiden a year ago; tongue-tie on for handicap debut; could go well with normal improvement from recent seasonal debut.
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5th

1

(7)

11th Oct 2024

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:00 Dundalk (AW)

Shayzann

10st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: J P Murtagh

towards rear, some headway towards far side 1f out, soon no impression

6/1

23th

4

(5)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:35 Curragh

Shayzann

9st 2lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

midfield

10/1

Form: -41328 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 8st 8lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Better known as a solid AW performer, in good form on British raids early in the year; other have much stronger turf credentials.
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4

(6)

27th Sep 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

16:44 Ffos Las

Benavente

9st 7lb

J: Nicola Currie

T: Gary Brown

Did all his winning in Ireland on the AW but opposable anyway after two heavy defeats since arriving in Britain, over 6f (good to firm) and 1m2f (soft).

100/1

9th

11

(1)

8th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 197y

Class 5

16:25 Goodwood

Benavente

9st 5lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Gary Brown

Ex-Irish 8yo who has done all his winning on AW; failed to beat a rival on stable debut, taking turf record to 0-10; steps back up markedly in trip; opposed.

33/1

14/1

Form: 5-0943

Last run: 18 days

W: 8st 13lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 85

Form & Verdict
Winning juvenile for the Coles; returned to form when a decent fourth in a 7f handicap here last month; ran well under a big weight at Limerick last time but this may prove too competitive.
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9

(1)

5th Oct 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 3

15:50 Pontefract

Physique

9st 4lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Comfortable win in a 7f handicap at Newmarket (made all) in June off a 5lb lower mark; not so good since but he is well drawn for this return to 6f; considered.

9/1

10th

1

(1)

23rd Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:30 Kempton (AW)

Physique

9st 12lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Three-time turf winner but he's had only three runs on the AW, the most recent coming when a respectable fourth of 13 over this C&D last time; still 7lb higher than for June's Newmarket success but he has each-way claims.

10/1

4th

4

(6)

4th Sep 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 4

19:24 Kempton (AW)

Physique

9st 9lb

J: Grace McEntee

T: Micky Fenton

Dictated the pace and ran out an easy winner in a 7f handicap at Newmarket in June; well held twice since and he looks high in the weights.

16/1

10th
1 (5)
Coeur Dor

13/2

Form: 188-76 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 10st 0lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 100

Form & Verdict
Four-time winner, including two big handicap prizes last season; beat No More Porter in the big Mile Handicap at the Galway festival, took Irish Cambridgeshire at the main expense of Blues Emperor; stepped up from seasonal debut with Royal Hunt Cup sixth; could be a factor here.
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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

12/1

Form: 43-416 D BF

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Two decent AW runs in early winter and came on nicely from turf debut in April to land 1m Navan fillies' maiden last month; unplaced favourite at Leopardstown on handicap debut, plenty to prove as a result.
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8th

1

(10)

23rd Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 30y

17:42 Killarney

Concluding Call

9st 4lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Navan maiden winner over 1m; two low-key handicap displays before creditable run at 50-1 when fifth in a Galway Listed race in which Princess Child finished second; again faces a huge task.

14/1

5th

3

(12)

1st Aug 2024

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

15:55 Galway

Concluding Call

9st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Navan maiden winner (1m, yielding) hasn't made the expected impact in handicaps; very tough task now upped in class.

33/1

11th

14

(12)

30th Jun 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

16:40 Curragh

Concluding Call

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: W McCreery

Two decent AW runs in early winter and came on nicely from turf debut in April to land 1m Navan fillies' maiden last month; unplaced favourite at Leopardstown on handicap debut, plenty to prove as a result.

12/1

9/1

Form: 09-434 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 1lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 87

Form & Verdict
Losing run stretches back to 2021; back on a mark that gives him a realistic chance; form of C&D third in April has been advertised strongly by Royal Ascot winner Crystal Black; split Cheers Again and Blues Emperor when fourth to State Actor last time; solid each-way hope.
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11

(2)

16th Jul 2025

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:20 Killarney

Casanova

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Seasoned handicapper has deteriorated considerably this year, never counting in a Ballinrobe claimer on latest; very hard to be confident in.

14/1

6th

6

(7)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 7f 195y

16:40 Bellewstown

Casanova

9st 6lb

J: Julian Pietropaolo

T: Adrian McGuinness

Has struggled in eight starts since winning a 1m1f Listowel handicap last autumn; rated 85 after that success, now 15lb lower but even so can be given a chance at these weights; good 7lb claimer aboard.

4/1

Form: 001-33 D

Last run: 37 days

W: 9st 4lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 90

Form & Verdict
Three from three on AW; 0-11 on turf but has run some good races in defeat including on his reappearance at Cork; improved a little on that with C&D third behind State Actor, just in front of Casanova and Blues Emperor.
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7

(9)

10th Oct 2025

Standard

1m 0f 0y

19:30 Dundalk (AW)

Cheers Again

9st 3lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Paul W Flynn

Has a record of 3-5 at this track and ran well enough over 1m2.5f in a premier handicap last time; probably didn't get home over that trip after a wide passage and can do better today.

10/1

10

(8)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Cheers Again

9st 0lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Paul W Flynn

Three course wins over 1m; best run this term when third at Leopardstown last time over 1m1f; this trip is a query but can be involved if staying.

12/1

15th
13 (14)
Brains

12/1

Form: 082313 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 7lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
11-time AW winner; gained his second turf success at Roscommon last month (May Night third) and has reached the first three on his last four starts; good 5lb claimer booked.
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4th

6

(11)

29th Sep 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 6f 0y

15:25 Cork

Brains

9st 12lb

J: Sam Coen

T: R Donohoe

Prolific veteran yet to score this season but has run well in defeat at times including a week ago at Listowel when staying on third over 7f; entitled to be thereabouts again, although this trip on the short side.

8/1

3rd

4

(11)

22nd Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 15y

14:22 Listowel

Brains

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: R Donohoe

Prolific veteran yet to score this season but has run well in defeat at times including when a close third in a Laytown handicap last time; same mark here and can get involved once more.

8/1

12/1

Form: 5/331 D

Last run: 84 days

W: 8st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ground was heavy when he made a winning handicap debut at Leopardstown; solid form on AW so good ground should not present a problem.
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Payout
Straight Forecast €181.80
Tricast €5317.28

Selections

The Irish Sun:

State Actor

POSTDATA:

Concluding Call

TOPSPEED:

No More Porter

SPOTLIGHT:

Casanova

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Verhoyen