19.25

T: Ross O’Sullivan

C&D winner in 2023 three turf wins; light campaign this year but encouraging signs over C&D on latest when creditable fourth (1.5l off Star Harbour) in August; little bit to find with that rival, who has since gone close.

11/4

4

(3)

15th Aug 2025

Standard

1m 2f 150y

17:10 Dundalk (AW)

Longbourn

9st 9lb

T: Ross O’Sullivan

Won this in 2023 and scored on turf last year; has to improve on recent runs but is now 3lb lower than for that last score so has to be considered from a good draw.

9/1

1

(6)

17th Jul 2025

Good To Firm

1m 1f 0y

10st 3lb

Latest of four career wins came in this race last year off 1lb higher; two Curragh runs this term some way below best so needs to bounce back.

12/1

2nd

7 (11)

Old Faithful

J: Ryan Moore

T: A P O’Brien

4/1

Place: £1.70

Form: 5-3110

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 4lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 89

Form & Verdict

Needs to be played late and doesn't go for the stick; got a couple of polished rides to win back-to-back small-field contests over 1m2f before a no-show at Royal Ascot; could bounce back but comes with risks attached.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 1 (1)	13th Oct 2024 Yielding 1m 2f 84y	17:10 Naas Old Faithful 10st 0lb J: Wayne Lordan T: A P O’Brien	soon prominent on inner	7/2
15th 17 (1)	14th Sep 2024 Good 0m 7f 0y	17:10 Leopardstown Old Faithful 9st 0lb J: Ryan Moore T: A P O’Brien	midfield	20/1
9th 16 (15)	31st Aug 2024 Good 1m 0f 0y	16:35 Curragh Old Faithful 8st 8lb J: Wayne Lordan T: A P O’Brien	midfield	25/1

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Starting price

5th

1

(1)

13th Oct 2024

Yielding

1m 2f 84y

10st 0lb

soon prominent on inner

7/2

15th

17

(1)

14th Sep 2024

Good

0m 7f 0y

9st 0lb

midfield

20/1

9th

16

(15)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

8st 8lb

midfield

25/1

3rd

6 (9)

Genuine Article

J: Colin Keane

T: Gerard Keane

9/1

Place: £1.60

Form: 362-00

Last run: 55 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 83

Form & Verdict

Represents the connections of huge improver Crystal Black and ran well when staying-on sixth of 22 behind that horse in 1m2f premier handicap last autumn when with Dermot Weld; caught the eye over 7f last time and this trip will suit better; mark now 7lb lower than his initial assessment; should be more to come but unproven on fast ground.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
5th 4 (6)	3rd May 2026 Yielding 0m 7f 0y	14:30 Cork Genuine Article 9st 8lb J: Gary Carroll T: Gerard Keane	Only two wins from 22 Flat starts, placed nine times; below best on seasonal debut in Curragh event won by today's rival Key Witness.	16/1
15th 4 (7)	3rd Apr 2026 Soft 1m 0f 0y	15:42 Curragh Genuine Article 9st 7lb J: Gary Carroll T: Gerard Keane	Consistent handicapper last season; last win came at Galway festival over 1m on soft in July; good effort over C&D when short head second in Irish Cambridgeshire in August; acts on all ground; last two hurdle runs of limited significance and should be fitter than most after them.	16/1
7th 3 (21)	2nd Nov 2025 Heavy 1m 0f 0y	15:05 Curragh Genuine Article 9st 11lb J: Seamie Heffernan T: Gerard Keane	Has a modest win record but usually runs well in defeat; won at Galway and fine runs since including in the Cambridgeshire here; 7f was maybe a bit too short last time but has to be considered back to 1m.	14/1

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Starting price

5th

4

(6)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 0y

9st 8lb

Only two wins from 22 Flat starts, placed nine times; below best on seasonal debut in Curragh event won by today's rival Key Witness.

16/1

15th

4

(7)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 0f 0y

9st 7lb

Consistent handicapper last season; last win came at Galway festival over 1m on soft in July; good effort over C&D when short head second in Irish Cambridgeshire in August; acts on all ground; last two hurdle runs of limited significance and should be fitter than most after them.

16/1

7th

3

(21)

2nd Nov 2025

Heavy

1m 0f 0y

9st 11lb

Has a modest win record but usually runs well in defeat; won at Galway and fine runs since including in the Cambridgeshire here; 7f was maybe a bit too short last time but has to be considered back to 1m.

14/1

4th

9 (10)

Wisdomofhindsight

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A Oliver

12/1

Form: 9-3444

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict

Fair maiden form without being progressive; made handicap debut over a mile at Naas last month, bit of late headway when fourth of eight, beaten 6l; tackling stronger opposition here.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 1 (14)	22nd Oct 2024 Soft 1m 2f 0y	15:45 Curragh Wisdomofhindsight 10st 2lb J: Gary Carroll T: A Oliver	Maiden has run well several times over various trips, including at this track; didn't stay 2m2f at Down Royal but was tailed-off over 1m4f at Bellewstown last time; chance if bouncing back.	14/1
13th 1 (9)	2nd Oct 2024 Soft 1m 4f 61y	17:30 Bellewstown Wisdomofhindsight 10st 2lb J: Gary Carroll T: A Oliver	in touch with leaders	7/2
8th 7 (12)	6th Sep 2024 Good 2m 2f 141y	18:05 Down Royal Wisdomofhindsight 9st 6lb J: Ben Coen T: A Oliver	Maiden had been running well in handicaps of this standard before finishing second at lower level last time when trying 1m4f for the first time; another 6f to travel here.	10/1

Place /
No / Draw

Date / Going /
Distance / Class

Time + Course Horse + Weight
Jockey / Trainer

Verdict

Starting price

4th

1

(14)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 0y

10st 2lb

Maiden has run well several times over various trips, including at this track; didn't stay 2m2f at Down Royal but was tailed-off over 1m4f at Bellewstown last time; chance if bouncing back.

14/1

13th

1

(9)

2nd Oct 2024

Soft

1m 4f 61y

10st 2lb

in touch with leaders

7/2

8th

7

(12)

6th Sep 2024

Good

2m 2f 141y

9st 6lb

Maiden had been running well in handicaps of this standard before finishing second at lower level last time when trying 1m4f for the first time; another 6f to travel here.

10/1

5th

5 (7)

Slieve Binnian

J: Ronan Whelan

T: M Halford & T Collins

9/2

Form: 08-002

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 84

Form & Verdict

Was in fine form on turf/AW last year with three wins at up to 10.5f; just failed to get up at Roscommon (1m2f) latest and a major contender, although this shorter trip probably not a plus.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
7 (9)	13th Sep 2025 Soft 0m 7f 0y	14:50 Leopardstown Slieve Binnian 9st 5lb J: Luke McAteer T: David Marnane	Has progressed really well since joining this yard this term, recording back-to-back premier handicap wins at the Curragh and when hitting the line strongly here over 1m1f on quick ground; keen and never involved from a wide draw behind Dunum at Galway on latest; drop back to 7f may not suit.	12/1
7 (12)	29th Jul 2025 Yielding 1m 0f 123y	18:40 Galway Slieve Binnian 9st 6lb J: Luke McAteer T: David Marnane	Has progressed really well since joining this yard this term, recording back-to-back premier handicap wins of late, at the Curragh and when hitting the line strongly over 1m1f at Leopardstown 19 days ago; strong stayer at this trip so a truly-run race will suit and favourable ground conditions persist.	5/1
1st 9 (7)	10th Jul 2025 Good 1m 1f 0y	19:20 Leopardstown Slieve Binnian 9st 4lb J: Luke McAteer T: David Marnane	Winner of a premier handicap at the Curragh last time (1m, good); had a number of today's rivals behind him on that occasion; consistent runs prior to his recent win; up 5lb and a number of those in behind him didn't get a clear run that day so he could be vulnerable.	11/2

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Starting price

7

(9)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

9st 5lb

Has progressed really well since joining this yard this term, recording back-to-back premier handicap wins at the Curragh and when hitting the line strongly here over 1m1f on quick ground; keen and never involved from a wide draw behind Dunum at Galway on latest; drop back to 7f may not suit.

12/1

7

(12)

29th Jul 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 123y

9st 6lb

Has progressed really well since joining this yard this term, recording back-to-back premier handicap wins of late, at the Curragh and when hitting the line strongly over 1m1f at Leopardstown 19 days ago; strong stayer at this trip so a truly-run race will suit and favourable ground conditions persist.

5/1

1st

9

(7)

10th Jul 2025

Good

1m 1f 0y

9st 4lb

Winner of a premier handicap at the Curragh last time (1m, good); had a number of today's rivals behind him on that occasion; consistent runs prior to his recent win; up 5lb and a number of those in behind him didn't get a clear run that day so he could be vulnerable.

11/2

6th

2 (1)

12/1

Form: 15030-

Last run: 338 days

W: 10st 1lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 91

Form & Verdict

Smart juvenile hurdler, Grade 3 winner and made the frame in the Triumph and at Punchestown; maiden winner over 1m5f last term, this trip surely too sharp and maybe it's a prep run for Galway.

Place / No / Draw	Date / Going / Distance / Class	Time + Course Horse + Weight Jockey / Trainer	Verdict	Starting price
4th 3	2nd Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y	14:45 Cork Nurburgring 11st 0lb J: Richard Deegan T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien	Dual-purpose Flat, hurdles and chase winner; rated 144 over fences but just one win from six chase starts; pulled up on last chase start in the Galway Plate when the 6-1 favourite; again below best when beaten 24l back on the Flat latest; capable but others arrive in better form.	7/2
4th 3	2nd Nov 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 4f 0y	14:45 Cork Nurburgring 11st 0lb J: Richard Deegan T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien	Dual-purpose Flat, hurdles and chase winner; rated 144 over fences but just one win from six chase starts; pulled up on last chase start in the Galway Plate when the 6-1 favourite; again below best when beaten 24l back on the Flat latest; capable but others arrive in better form.	7/2
14 (15)	28th Sep 2025 Good To Yielding 2m 0f 170y	16:22 Curragh Nurburgring 9st 6lb J: Dylan Browne McMonagle T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien	One of seven for yard and the stable jockey rides; dual-purpose; pulled up when favourite in the Galway Plate on latest; neck second behind Ascending on last Flat start in the Ascot Stakes and 2lb better off with that rival now; blinkers replace cheekpieces; big chance.	12/1

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Starting price

4th

3

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:45 Cork

11st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

Dual-purpose Flat, hurdles and chase winner; rated 144 over fences but just one win from six chase starts; pulled up on last chase start in the Galway Plate when the 6-1 favourite; again below best when beaten 24l back on the Flat latest; capable but others arrive in better form.

7/2

4th

3

2nd Nov 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 4f 0y

14:45 Cork

11st 0lb

J: Richard Deegan

Dual-purpose Flat, hurdles and chase winner; rated 144 over fences but just one win from six chase starts; pulled up on last chase start in the Galway Plate when the 6-1 favourite; again below best when beaten 24l back on the Flat latest; capable but others arrive in better form.

7/2

14

(15)

28th Sep 2025

Good To Yielding

2m 0f 170y

16:22 Curragh

9st 6lb