August 10 / 17.10 Curragh

17.10

Good

Sheehy Motors CUPRA Handicap

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 0m 6f 0y
  • 14 runners
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Sheehy Motors CUPRA Handicap

Runners: 14 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

1st
2 (12)
Keke

7/1 (Won)

  • Win: £10.00
  • Place: £1.50

Form: 7-5311

Last run: 50 days

W: 10st 0lb

4 yo Colt

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Hasn't tried 6f since his debut here a year ago and recent wins over 5f were gained by narrow margins; up in the weights but a fair chance that he'll stay and has momentum behind him.
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6th

2

(2)

15th Oct 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:37 Curragh

Keke

9st 13lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Edward Lynam

Effective at 5f-6f but vast majority of best form has come on good ground; is well handicapped and is a C&D winner but the forecast rain is not in his favour.

13/2

9th

3

(9)

26th Sep 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 5f 0y

14:35 Curragh

Keke

9st 9lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Edward Lynam

Won this two years ago and a slow start was no help when fifth last year; won twice this season and had been holding his form until a quiet run behind some of these a fortnight ago; usually dependable and could be dangerous should the first-time cheekpieces trigger something.

6/1

17th

5

(1)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Keke

9st 4lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Edward Lynam

Three Curragh wins include two premier handicaps at 5f and has added two wins this season at Naas; holding his form well, including Scurry fourth to Sondad and staying on fourth to Bear On The Run under top-weight over today's C&D; booking of talented 7lb claimer could prove a shrewd move.

10/1

6/1

  • Place: £2.10

Form: 000771 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 2lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Won this last season off a 5lb higher mark and made a timely return to form in this new headgear combination at Naas (7f; well backed); high on the shortlist.
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5th

10

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Secret Magician

9st 8lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas nearly two years ago (off 63); standout run this term when C&D third (neck off second-placed Jasmine Affanalis) in May, most recently didn't seem to get home at Bellewstown; Colin Keane booking takes the eye.

15/2

6th

8

(3)

2nd Jul 2026

Good

0m 7f 211y

18:10 Bellewstown

Secret Magician

9st 9lb

J: Shay Wallace

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 (7f, good); signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel next time; failed to see out 1m1f on soft at Leopardstown on latest but definite player at his best.

14/1

7th

8

(1)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:30 Leopardstown

Secret Magician

9st 10lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Martin Hassett

Last turf win came at Naas in August 2024 over 7f on good; signs he could capitalise on sliding mark when close third at Killarney (1m, good) in May but disappointing favourite at Listowel 11 days ago; step up in trip should suit but becoming hard to predict.

14/1

20/1

  • Place: £4.40

Form: 62-139 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 12lb

6 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
7lb higher than for April's Navan win over 5f; then split Charlisse and Saturn Seven over C&D before finishing down the field at Naas; might be too high in the weights to come out on top in this competitive race.
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8th

4

(1)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Transcendental

9st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield on far side of group

14/1

8th

4

(1)

3rd Nov 2024

Soft

0m 5f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Transcendental

9st 11lb

J: Robert Whearty

T: Gavin Cromwell

midfield on far side of group

14/1

12th

6

(1)

12th Oct 2024

Yielding

0m 5f 205y

16:25 Naas

Transcendental

9st 9lb

J: Gary Carroll

T: Gavin Cromwell

Some narrow defeats this term before convincing Navan win over this trip in August; raced on wrong side when sent off favourite there next time; below best at the Curragh (5f) latest but step back up in trip should be a help; goes on any ground.

12/1

25/1

Form: 1-6029

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 11lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 77

Form & Verdict
Lightly raced 5yo with two AW wins to her name; very nearly won a fillies' handicap over C&D in May but was only ninth on her return visit with no obvious excuses.
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4th

7

(17)

10th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:10 Curragh

Charlisse

9st 11lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Denis W Cullen

prominent

25/1

9th

13

(3)

29th Jun 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Charlisse

8st 10lb

J: John R Velazquez

T: Denis W Cullen

Very lightly raced mare; probable career best effort when beaten a nose in a fillies handicap here last month; probably not badly handicapped on that form and has a very eye-catching jockey booking.

6/1

2nd

5

(10)

24th May 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:50 Curragh

Charlisse

8st 12lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Denis W Cullen

soon disputed lead, raced in second towards near side before halfway, joined leader over 1f out, kept on well towards finish, just held

16/1

OUR TIP

Form: 630052 D

Last run: 5 days

W: 10st 0lb

6 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Unplaced in this 12 months ago off a similar mark but he's a reliable type who was second five days ago at Naas (6f, good); each-way claims, for all that his draw might not be ideal.
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2nd

1

(11)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:49 Laytown

Collective Power

12st 0lb

J: Mr J L Gleeson

T: Edward Lynam

Record of 9-78 and has gone close on the AW a few times this year, including on penultimate when strong-finishing third over 5f; this is his optimum trip; player from lower turf mark on beach debut; tongue-tied.

7/1

8th

6

(5)

15th Aug 2026

Standard

0m 6f 0y

14:25 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

8st 10lb

J: Ben Coen

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner (four at this trip) and has gone close a few times this year, including last month when strong-finishing third (beaten 0.75l) to Kerdos over 5f, having had to be switched; big player now at his more favoured trip.

11/2

3rd

8

(8)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:00 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

8st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Edward Lynam

Six-time course winner, including twice over C&D, but his last four wins here have come over 6f; however, he did go close off this mark over C&D in May and should get a strong pace to aim at; not out of this.

7/1

Form: 0-5330 CD

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 6lb

10 yo Gelding

OR: 72

Form & Verdict
Admirable sprinter who likes good ground and a strong pace to chase, so this is a favourable scenario; ran well enough here two runs back to merit a second look; 11lb higher when unplaced in this 12 months ago.
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10th

9

(9)

20th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Ice Cold In Alex

9st 10lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: K J Condon

Grand old servant who is stuck on a 16-race losing streak; disappointed at Gowran this month but stamina was stretched over a mile on the day; he's well treated now and has won around here in the past but the percentage call is to oppose.

20/1

9

(7)

3rd Sep 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

17:05 Gowran Park

Ice Cold In Alex

9st 6lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: K J Condon

Stuck on a losing run but dangerously handicapped and hasn't been running badly this year; each-way claims.

12/1

6th

5

(17)

17th Aug 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Ice Cold In Alex

9st 9lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: K J Condon

Losing run since a C&D success in 2022; encouraging sixth here last week over C&D when staying on well and on a dangerous mark but possibly more effective at 7f these days.

8/1

7/2

Form: 73341

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 78

Form & Verdict
Fourth on handicap debut before getting off the mark in a 7f maiden at the recent Galway Festival, justifying favouritism; has been running over further so this represents a different test; still respected with Keane booked.
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8th

15

(7)

22nd Sep 2025

Yielding To Soft

1m 0f 0y

14:02 Listowel

Lucky Out

9st 2lb

J: Paddy Harnett

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

Won 7f Galway maiden last year; regressive this term; unappealing despite career-low mark; well held by Racing Royalty on Galway running.

20/1

11th

11

(10)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

18:05 Galway

Lucky Out

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

Won a C&D maiden last year on yielding; has struggled in handicaps since then, but had no luck in running last time in C&D event in which Goldrush Kid was second; cheekpieces now; not a lost cause.

10/1

13

(10)

2nd Aug 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

17:35 Galway

Lucky Out

9st 7lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

Won a C&D maiden last year (yielding); has struggled in handicaps since then; well beaten at the Curragh last time (1m, good); maybe the return to this track will spark something.

33/1

50/1

Form: 551257 D

Last run: 34 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
First four runs on the AW, the win coming in a maiden; hasn't looked entirely straightforward in his two turf races and asked a stiff question on handicap debut.
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21th

22

(25)

13th Sep 2026

Yielding

0m 6f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Genesis

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Most consistent sprinter, scoring over C&D earlier in season and battled on well to land Rockingham Handicap (5f) in June; subsequently third of 20 to Sondad in Scurry over further and good third to Bear On The Run over C&D latest; model of consistency but could be vulnerable off likely strong pace and 4lb out of handicap.

16/1

3rd

5

(8)

22nd Aug 2026

Good

0m 6f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Genesis

8st 12lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Succession of good runs over various sprint trips here this year; won the Rockingham in June and good second over that 5f distance last time; previously, had four of these behind when third in the Scurry over an extended 6f, which was a bit too far.

11/2

2nd

10

(10)

9th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 5f 0y

14:50 Curragh

Genesis

8st 13lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Has been in the form of his life this season; won over 6f here on seasonal return and bagged another victory in a C&D premier handicap in June despite being 3lb out of the weights; didn't quite see out the 6.5f trip of the Scurry handicap here last month, but it was still a blinding run to finish third; went too quick at Cork last time; definite chance.

10/1

Form: -34508

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Maiden efforts were respectable but has come up short in her three handicaps; has to step up.
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1st

2

(6)

4th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 3y

18:22 Bellewstown

Abiding Star

9st 8lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John Patrick Hayes

Took a slight step forward on two previous runs this season when a 3.25l sixth of 11 off 51 in a 5f Down Royal handicap on latest; needs much more back in maiden company.

12/1

6th

9

(9)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

18:15 Down Royal

Abiding Star

8st 9lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: John Patrick Hayes

13-race maiden; has shown very little in two 6f runs this season; first time with cheekpieces; questions to answer.

25/1

Form: 06-607 CD

Last run: 74 days

W: 9st 13lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 79

Form & Verdict
Only 2lb higher than for his narrow win over C&D last August, which followed a close fifth in this race; yet to recapture that form this season but the ability is there.
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4th

7

(14)

15th Oct 2026

Good To Soft

0m 6f 210y

Class 6

16:55 Brighton

The Organiser

9st 4lb

J: Kieren Fox

T: Mark Pattinson

Two wins last year included one over 6f here (soft); 0-8 in 2026 but retains ability; others may have his measure this time though.

14/1

5th

6

(5)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 5f 215y

Class 6

15:30 Brighton

The Organiser

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: Mark Pattinson

Dual soft-ground winner, latterly over C&D last autumn off an 8lb higher mark; has been running over 7f in recent times and the question is whether he still has the toe for this trip under today's conditions.

10/1

12th
18 (14)
Mogwli

16/1

Form: 406086 CD

Last run: 17 days

W: 8st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Exposed 7yo; best of this season's eight runs was his second of 23 over 1m here in March; most wins have been at this trip but has been running over further this year; unplaced in this last year off a similar mark.
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8th

14

(15)

19th Sep 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:37 Gowran Park

Mogwli

8st 12lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner including over C&D last year; however, has been badly out of form this year and can't be fancied until showing more.

50/1

17th

13

(17)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 42y

19:10 Leopardstown

Mogwli

9st 4lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Useful form last autumn featured the eighth win of his career, achieved under this rider in a 1m Bellewstown event; totally out of form this term, failing to reach the first ten in four runs between March and May.

33/1

13th

9

(17)

12th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 31y

18:40 Killarney

Mogwli

9st 8lb

J: Megan Telford-Kelly

T: W McCreery

Eight-time winner but this season hasn't started at all well and best watched for now.

33/1

13th
12 (10)
Winemaker

33/1

Form: 160270 D

Last run: 17 days

W: 9st 8lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 74

Form & Verdict
Two AW wins and as many on good ground; has the form to play a part and the hood tried last time is swiftly removed.
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10th

7

(9)

10th Sep 2026

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

16:23 Lingfield (AW)

Winemaker

8st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Five-time winner in Ireland (5f-7f); caught the attention of the stewards on stable debut at Wolverhampton (5f, AW) in July but he's failed to beat a rival in two starts at 1m since; drops back in trip with hood removed.

33/1

9th

3

(4)

24th Aug 2026

Good

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

16:30 Brighton

Winemaker

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Five-time winner (5f-7f) when based in Ireland; below form in two runs for current stable and his stamina for 1m is still unproven after fading over C&D 18 days ago (went off fast).

8/1

6th

6

(1)

6th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 216y

Class 6

15:50 Brighton

Winemaker

8st 13lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Richard Hughes

Five-time winner (5f-7f) when based in Ireland; attracted stewards' attention when never-dangerous seventh on last month's stable debut at Wolverhampton (5f, AW); might well come good for Richard Hughes soon but his stamina for 1m is unproven and he's quite tricky to weigh up at the moment.

5/1

Form: 0893-0 C

Last run: 42 days

W: 9st 10lb

8 yo Gelding

OR: 76

Form & Verdict
Six-time winner who should be on a good mark but he was well beaten here in June on his return from an absence.
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11

(11)

21st Aug 2025

Good

0m 7f 30y

17:55 Leopardstown

Big Baby Bull

8st 12lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Sean Hayes

On a long losing run since gaining his sixth career win in a Limerick claimer in 2023; not beaten far in four 2025 outings; suffered interference in the early stages when well fancied at Gowran last time; potentially interesting with a top apprentice booked.

13/2

5th

7

(9)

26th Jul 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

14:15 Gowran Park

Big Baby Bull

9st 7lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: Sean Hayes

Long way off his best nowadays though recent efforts suggest he's not far off a competitive mark.

12/1

6th

5

(12)

20th Jun 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

20:00 Down Royal

Big Baby Bull

9st 9lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: John Patrick Hayes

Recent Limerick's fifth was respectable; almost two years since the last of his six wins; not much between him, Sovereign Banter and Shuyak on Limerick running.

7/1

Form: 790

Last run: 86 days

W: 8st 7lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
5lb out of the weights but Wesley Joyce's claim takes care of that; goes handicapping unexposed but he's hardly the percentage call.
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7th

7

(15)

23rd Feb 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Short Change

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Browne McMonagle

T: John James Feane

Makes a belated debut at the age of five; top rider booked; fair pedigree but best watched.

14/1

Non-runners

Mehman, Ostraka, Merisi Diamond, Saturn Seven, Jazzy Dancer

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Payout
Exacta €43.80
Straight Forecast €40.62
Tricast €376.74
Trifecta €573.90

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Secret Magician

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Mehman

The Irish Sun:

Lucky Out

POSTDATA:

Secret Magician

TOPSPEED:

Mehman