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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5

(8)

29th Mar 2025

Soft

0m 5f 0y

14:15 Curragh

Keke

9st 11lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Highly progressive, landing a hat-trick here over 6f in August before finishing fourth in the Bold Lad a month later; rounded off his year with an impressive C&D victory in late September; 11lb higher mark to deal with on his return.

5/1

1st

11

(15)

28th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 0y

15:10 Curragh

Keke

9st 0lb

J: W J Lee

T: Edward Lynam

Highly progressive, completing hat-trick when just holding on here over 6f last month; equally good run when fourth in Bold Lad here 13 days ago; back to minimum trip here and nicely drawn so potentially big player.

9/2

4th

22

(17)

15th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

13:50 Curragh

Keke

8st 7lb

J: Nathan Crosse

T: Edward Lynam

midfield

12/1

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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6

(10)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Secret Magician

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

Three-time winner at 6f-7f, including twice at this venue; in good shape last August when winning Naas handicap (7f, good) before two good runs here over 6f; had excuses on return when midfield at Naas in the mud; entitled to go well.

5/1

6th

6

(10)

12th Apr 2025

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Curragh

Secret Magician

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

midfield, headway over 1f out, no impression final 110yds

5/1

15

(14)

23rd Mar 2025

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 0y

15:13 Naas

Secret Magician

8st 7lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Martin Hassett

Three-time winner; in good shape last August when his form featured a C&D win, backed that up with two good 6f runs at the Curragh; would prefer better ground

10/1

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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1st

1

(2)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

10st 2lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

Seven time winner including four on AW but it has been just over a year since the last of those; however, ran a cracker over C&D on return from a break, just denied and a repeat of that off 2lb higher will put him right there again.

15/8

1st

1

(2)

4th Apr 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:07 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

10st 2lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

Seven time winner including four on AW but it has been just over a year since the last of those; however, ran a cracker over C&D on return from a break, just denied and a repeat of that off 2lb higher will put him right there again.

15/8

2nd

5

(3)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

20:10 Dundalk (AW)

Collective Power

9st 1lb

J: Sorcha Woods

T: Edward Lynam

Seven-time winner including four on AW but it has been just over a year since his last score; is returning from a lengthy layoff and will have to be at his best.

12/1

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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17th

11

(19)

29th Mar 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

17:45 Curragh

Lucky Out

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

One win in nine turf runs for Tom Mullins, a 7f Galway maiden last summer; raided Southwell on first start for this yard last month when outpaced over 7f; never tried over this far and was tailed off over 10.5f previously; hard to fancy.

33/1

4th

2

(7)

28th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:15 Southwell (AW)

Lucky Out

9st 8lb

J: Cieren Fallon

T: Miss Tara Lee Cogan

Irish filly who raced only on turf for Tom Mullins, winning once from nine attempts; on a workable mark, assuming she takes well to AW on debut for new yard; check the betting for extra guidance.

13/2

5th

6

(1)

14th Oct 2024

Soft

1m 2f 95y

16:10 Roscommon

Lucky Out

9st 1lb

J: Wayne Hassett

T: Thomas Mullins

slowly away, always behind

16/1

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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6th

6

(5)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 5f 0y

17:00 Dundalk (AW)

Genesis

8st 11lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Alan McIntyre

dwelt start, towards rear, headway and in touch with leaders after 1f, went fourth 2f out, no impression inside final furlong

20/1

4th

2

(4)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Genesis

9st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Alan McIntyre

C&D maiden winner last March his sole success from eight starts; best run when touched off in C&D conditions event later same month; unplaced in a handicap here three weeks ago; faces an unenviable task against three much superior rivals; tongue-tie now.

16/1

4th

2

(4)

7th Feb 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

16:50 Dundalk (AW)

Genesis

9st 13lb

J: Jamie Powell

T: Alan McIntyre

slowly into stride, awkward start, took keen hold, raced in last, headway on far side of group over 2f out, pressed leaders when ridden over 1f out, soon no extra, weakened towards finish

16/1

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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3rd

4

(1)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Abiding Star

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Patrick Hayes

Has run well in maidens including at this venue; poor handicap form during the summer raises doubts, but perhaps she can find her best form again after a break; rated 74 at the start of the season, now down to 59; would be in the mix if running up to her career-high mark.

5/1

3rd

4

(1)

11th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 5f 0y

14:55 Dundalk (AW)

Abiding Star

9st 3lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Patrick Hayes

slowly into stride, in rear when switched right soon after start, prominent over 3f out, kept on but no impression up the centre inside final furlong, no match for first two

5/1

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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5th

1

(1)

14th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

18:00 Southwell (AW)

The Organiser

10st 0lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

taken down early, took keen hold, in touch with leaders on inner

11/8

1st

4

(5)

11th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

20:15 Southwell (AW)

The Organiser

9st 7lb

J: Callum Rodriguez

T: Edward Bethell

He wasn't at his best in Ireland in 2024 but he has dropped 12lb as a consequence and he needs a close market check on his first run for Ed Bethell (sold 12,000euros in November).

100/30

12th

8

(12)

22nd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 6f 0y

13:00 Curragh

The Organiser

9st 7lb

J: Donagh O’Connor

T: J F Levins

C&D winner last year and is now 4lb lower; yet to recapture his best form this season; fair sixth here last time, not sure to confirm form with the luckless Mile End.

14/1

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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6th

4

(3)

5th Apr 2025

Good

1m 4f 37y

18:55 Bellewstown

Mogwli

9st 13lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: W McCreery

Last two wins came here at 1m, including narrow defeat of Eastern Wind last October; entitled to come on for recent comeback run but ideally wants it softer and has never run over anything remotely like this trip before.

7/1

6th

4

(3)

5th Apr 2025

Good

1m 4f 37y

18:55 Bellewstown

Mogwli

9st 13lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: W McCreery

Last two wins came here at 1m, including narrow defeat of Eastern Wind last October; entitled to come on for recent comeback run but ideally wants it softer and has never run over anything remotely like this trip before.

7/1

11th

6

(9)

30th Mar 2025

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:30 Leopardstown

Mogwli

10st 0lb

J: Jessica Maye

T: W McCreery

Admirable veteran will be having his eighty first career start today; 6-77 on turf, his last win coming off 56 for this rider at Bellewstown (Eastern Wind second); goes well fresh, on a competitive mark and he isn't badly drawn; could outrun his odds.

28/1

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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8th

4

(4)

21st Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

17:15 Dundalk (AW)

Winemaker

9st 6lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Diego Dias

Two wins here but is dropping down the weights after several unplaced runs; more encouragement last time when the leaders got away from the field over C&D; has broken blood vessels but of some interest.

11/2

4th

8

(1)

7th Mar 2025

Standard

0m 6f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Winemaker

9st 3lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Diego Dias

Four wins including two at this venue; falling in the ratings after several unplaced runs; others seem more likely.

10/1

5th

12

(2)

21st Feb 2025

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:00 Dundalk (AW)

Winemaker

9st 5lb

J: Gavin Ryan

T: Diego Dias

led but pestered, headed but prominent over 3f out, led again under 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon weakened

14/1

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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5th

5

(14)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:55 Dundalk (AW)

Big Baby Bull

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Patrick Hayes

soon midfield, headway when switched right over 2f out, in touch with leaders but no extra inside final furlong

6/1

5th

5

(14)

18th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:55 Dundalk (AW)

Big Baby Bull

9st 8lb

J: Chris Hayes

T: John Patrick Hayes

soon midfield, headway when switched right over 2f out, in touch with leaders but no extra inside final furlong

6/1

5th

9

(7)

4th Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:00 Dundalk (AW)

Big Baby Bull

9st 3lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: John Patrick Hayes

Six-time winner but in decline, although did not run badly in a 1m claimer last month behind Sayifyouwill; others look more likely.

25/1

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