August 31 / 13.45 Curragh

13.45

Good

Kara Quinn Memorial Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden

  • Prize money: £10260.87
  • 1m 0f 0y
  • 12 runners
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Kara Quinn Memorial Irish EBF (C & G) Maiden

Runners: 12 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Partly cloudy

4/5 (Won)

  • Win: £1.19
  • Place: £1.02

Form: 2

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Has plenty of Group entries and very much caught the eye on debut when keeping on well to chase home stablemate Delacroix in a 7f maiden here three weeks ago; should appreciate the mile and certain to improve for his debut; hard to oppose here.
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5

(5)

19th Oct 2025

Yielding

1m 2f 0y

15:26 Leopardstown

Acapulco Bay

9st 3lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

Decent sort but hasn't added to 2yo maiden win; has been running over further of late, good efforts in Gowran Listed and Galway premier handicap and career-best in Group 3 CMG Group Stakes here last month over 1m4f when beaten 4l; not sure if this drop in trip will be in his favour.

11/2

4th

7

(3)

13th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

15:50 Leopardstown

Acapulco Bay

9st 1lb

J: Christophe Soumillon

T: A P O’Brien

Decent sort but hasn't added to 2yo maiden win; placed on five of six starts this term, including C&D Listed, most recently in Galway premier handicap; fair bit to find to play a major role.

25/1

12

(1)

1st Aug 2025

Soft

1m 4f 0y

18:35 Galway

Acapulco Bay

9st 2lb

J: Wayne Lordan

T: A P O’Brien

3yo; has gone 0-5 since his maiden win and his lack of pace has been exposed of late; he still didn't run at all badly last week in a 1m4f Listed race at Gowran and perhaps a big-field handicap scenario will suit him well.

6/1

6/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Third foal; closely related to US 1m/8.5f (inc AW) winner Artifact; dam Group-placed 6f 2yo winner (RPR 95), closely related to 1m-1m4f winner Charlie Arthur, out of 7f winning half-sister to 1,000 Guineas winner Finsceal Beo; 400,000gns yearling; stable second string and sure to improve for this.
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10th

4

(3)

24th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 2f 100y

19:45 Cork

Genealogy

9st 7lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won over 1m for Aidan O'Brien at two; easily pick of three hurdle runs for this yard when second in Ascot handicap (soft), most recently never counted on Flat return in 1m6f Curragh conditions event early this month; cheekpieces now tried and back in trip on return to handicap company.

14/1

5th

6

(4)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 6f 0y

17:27 Curragh

Genealogy

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Denis Gerard Hogan

Won over 1m for Aidan O'Brien at two; hurdle campaign since joining this yard; chased home the subsequent Fred Winter runner-up Winston Junior in Ascot contest in January; last of five in Naas conditions race behind Saratoga when last seen.

16/1

8/1

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 5

Last run: 23 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Shaped with plenty of promise when fifth in a 1m Leopardstown maiden this month; likely to improve a good deal for that experience and should be thereabouts.
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4th

1

(3)

3rd Jun 2026

Good

1m 6f 0y

19:20 Curragh

Emit

10st 0lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Consistent last season, going close in 1m2f Group 3 Gallinule Stakes here and later in year twice runner-up in Longchamp Group contests over 1m7f; first two runs this term at 1m6f were creditable, drop back 1m4f didn't suit latest; drops to handicap company and back to ideal trip.

13/2

5th

4

(2)

23rd May 2026

Good To Yielding

1m 4f 0y

13:55 Curragh

Emit

9st 10lb

J: Ronan Whelan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Consistent last season, going close in 1m2f Group 3 Gallinule Stakes on this weekend and later in year twice runner-up in Longchamp Group contests over 1m7f; both runs this term at 1m6f, latest when respectable third to Scandinavia in Navan Listed; possible fitness edge on some of these.

12/1

3rd

5

(6)

25th Apr 2026

Yielding

1m 6f 0y

15:05 Navan

Emit

9st 5lb

J: J M Sheridan

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Consistent last season apart from a poor run in the Hampton Court Stakes at Royal Ascot. went close in a 1m2f Group 3 at the Curragh in May; Listed winner at Gowran (1m4f, good) in July before runner-up in Group 2 and Group 3 (both over 1m7f on very soft ground) in France; failed to show his best form when fourth behind Layfayette on reappearance at the Curragh.

11/2

Form:

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Did not get the run of the race on his debut at Leopardstown last week; has ability but this looks a tougher assignment.
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4th

10

(9)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Mythical Reel

9st 5lb

J: Seamie Heffernan

T: Thomas Mullins

prominent, soon went second, challenging under 3f out, weakened inside final furlong

40/1

11th

7

(6)

22nd Aug 2024

Good To Firm

0m 7f 30y

17:25 Leopardstown

Mythical Reel

9st 5lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Thomas Mullins

Trainer, who has a good eye for a bargain and can produce 2yo winners, went to E16,000 at the yearling sales for this lad; half-brother to six winners inc Secret Existence (10.6f AW; RPR 93), Twenty Times (1m2f; 91), Morigny (6f-10.5f inc 2yo; 81) and Ombra Mia (French 1m4f); dam 1m2f turf/10.6f AW winner (71), out of 1m2f-12.5f Listed winner.

16/1

10/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
First foal; dam unraced half-sister to Italian 7.5f Listed winner Slapper, out of Italian 1m winner; stable well capable of readying one first time and well worth a market watch.
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2nd

2

(6)

29th Sep 2024

Yielding

1m 1f 0y

13:30 Curragh

Deetee

9st 7lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

raced in second throughout, challenging inside final furlong, no impression final 110yds

10/1

5th

3

(4)

31st Aug 2024

Good

1m 0f 0y

13:45 Curragh

Deetee

9st 5lb

J: W J Lee

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

in touch with leaders on inner, midfield halfway, keeping on when switched left 2f out, ran on well towards finish, not reach leaders

10/1

OUR TIP

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-brother to winners Empirestateofmind (1m; RPR 105), Meaningful Vote (7f-1m1f inc 2yo/HK; 94) and Rapture (Italy 7.5f); dam 1m winner (71), half-sister to Listed-placed 1m winner Illusion, out of 1m Listed winner; likely to improve for the run but no surprise should he get involved.
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7th

11

(5)

1st Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

20:15 Dundalk (AW)

Brandon Creek

9st 6lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Gerard O’Leary

Off the mark here over 1m2f in November off 58; didn't land a blow over today's trip when last seen in February and stamina to prove now.

9/1

8th

11

(8)

27th Feb 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

18:30 Dundalk (AW)

Brandon Creek

9st 4lb

J: Siobhan Rutledge

T: Gerard O’Leary

Second runner for yard; got off the mark at the ninth attempt when landing 10.5f course handicap in November; will find this tougher from 4lb higher after a short break but he's respected nonetheless.

7/1

14

(11)

1st Oct 2025

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 205y

14:48 Bellewstown

Brandon Creek

9st 2lb

J: Jack Cleary

T: Gerard O’Leary

Is 0-7 and yet to hit the frame; last of 15 when last sighted at Killarney in August; hard to make a case for.

33/1

66/1

Form:

Last run: 29 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Missed the kick and never involved at Galway but there was money for this half-brother to two winners and better ground may help.
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16

26th May 2026

Good

2m 0f 13y

19:30 Ballinrobe

Expert Analysis

10st 6lb

J: Sean O’Keeffe

T: Dermot Kilmartin

Dual-purpose maiden; very modest form in both codes; can only be watched in first handicap hurdle with cheekpieces applied.

25/1

9th

10

(7)

10th Apr 2026

Standard

1m 4f 0y

19:50 Dundalk (AW)

Expert Analysis

9st 10lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Dermot Kilmartin

0-4 over hurdles and 0-8 on the Flat; well held over 1m2f here in November when tried in a visor.

20/1

20/1

Form: 82

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Improved from his first to his second run when a very remote second in a Dundalk maiden two weeks ago; much more needed.
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2nd

9

(3)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Nakatomi

8st 9lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Yet to score but posted his best effort for current yard dropped back markedly in trip when third of 14 in 8.5f Beverley handicap 11 days ago; possibilities.

9/2

100/1

Form: 70

Last run: 14 days

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Gelding

OR:

Form & Verdict
Soundly beaten in two maidens and needs this for a handicap mark.
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1st

8

(2)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

18:50 Roscommon

Sir Jeremy

9st 2lb

J: Colin Keane

T: Noel Meade

Sole win for Ado McGuinness came in a 7f Down Royal nursery in September 2024; uneven form last year; needs to improve from stable debut at the Curragh in March.

12/1

7th

13

(8)

28th Mar 2026

Soft To Heavy

1m 0f 0y

16:15 Curragh

Sir Jeremy

9st 3lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Noel Meade

Sole win for Ado McGuinness came in a 7f Down Royal nursery in September 2024; ran well on soft ground at the Galway festival last August and 2lb lower now; off since September but worth a market check on first start for Noel Meade.

20/1

2

(3)

9th Sep 2025

Soft

1m 0f 98y

17:05 Galway

Sir Jeremy

10st 1lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Winner over 7f at Down Royal on handicap debut last autumn; uneven form this season; creditable fourth in the race won by Tilani from Flying Fortress here at the festival; last week's Gowran sixth was a shade disappointing.

8/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Seventh foal; half-brother to 10.6f winner Rainbow Jet (RPR 78); dam unraced half-sister to useful 5f/6f winner Came From The Dark, out of Group-placed 7f winning half-sister to 6f Group 1 winner Pipalong, is granddaughter of 7f/1m Group 3 winner; newcomer by Phoenix Of Spain with a mix of speed and stamina in his pedigree; best watched.
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1st

3

22nd May 2026

Good

2m 4f 0y

Class 5

20:11 Worcester

Ice Jet

11st 12lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Big improver who made it 2-3 in handicap hurdles when completing a double in smooth style at Huntingdon (2m4f, good to firm) on Tuesday; that was a three-runner race but he won with lots in hand and is 5lb well in under a double penalty here; leading contender.

8/11

1st

4

19th May 2026

Good To Firm

2m 4f 145y

Class 4

20:00 Huntingdon

Ice Jet

10st 10lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Looked unlucky not to make winning handicap hurdle debut at Wetherby (2m, good to soft; made bad jumping error) in March but gained compensation with 21l win at Hereford (2m3f, good to firm) a week ago; ought to be hard to beat under 7lb penalty here.

1/2

1st

7

12th May 2026

Good

2m 3f 147y

Class 5

16:45 Hereford

Ice Jet

10st 13lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

A fair ex-Irish Flat maiden; brought along steadily over hurdles for current yard before much improved on his handicap debut (on the back of a wind op) when second of 11 at Wetherby (2m) in March, only just failing after a late blunder; major shout despite a 6lb rise.

6/4

11th
9 (1)
Mocking

16/1

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Fourth foal; half-brother to winners Al Qareem (7f AW 2yo-1m7f inc Group 2; RPR 115) and Aldufoof (Spanish 1m2f-1m3f); dam unraced half-sister to 1m1f Group 3 winner Mahsoob, out of Listed-placed 1m 2yo winner; Tamayuz newcomer bred to appreciate 1m; best watched but should be worth watching.
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6th

14

(11)

3rd May 2026

Yielding

1m 4f 30y

15:43 Cork

Mocking

8st 10lb

J: Patrick McGettigan

T: J P Murtagh

Fair placed form early last season and won at Roscommon in the autumn; did not get the best of runs over 1m2f on seasonal debut,; probably more effective at this trip.

12/1

6th

15

(2)

3rd Apr 2026

Soft

1m 2f 0y

16:17 Curragh

Mocking

8st 11lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Can be a tricky ride but justified market support when notching first win narrowly at Roscommon in October (10.5f, soft); wasn't beaten far in C&D handicap last summer from 2lb higher and ran well on return last season; considered.

14/1

10

(12)

13th Oct 2025

Heavy

1m 2f 95y

15:35 Roscommon

Mocking

9st 8lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Had plenty of chances now (0-9) but he brings just about the best form to this race and it was a valuable sales race he ran in at Deauville last time; handles soft ground.

15/8

Form:

Last run:

W: 9st 5lb

2 yo Colt

OR:

Form & Verdict
Eleventh foal; half-brother to seven winners inc Canticum (French 1m4f/1m7f inc Group 2; RPR 111), Busy Street (1m1f-2m Flat inc AW, 99; AW bumpers) and Musicality (5f/6f; 99); dam unraced sister to Dewhurst winner Distant Music; inexpensive yearling purchase and looks sure to improve for whatever he does here.
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10th

15

(1)

3rd Oct 2024

Soft

0m 7f 195y

13:35 Bellewstown

Hes Bullet Proof

8st 7lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

prominent on inner

16/1

10th

6

(7)

19th Sep 2024

Good

0m 5f 205y

14:55 Naas

Hes Bullet Proof

9st 5lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Beaten a long way in two maidens over a mile and can't be fancied even dropping in trip.

150/1

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Payout
Exacta €3.10
Straight Forecast €2.48
Trifecta €8.40

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Acapulco Bay

TOPSPEED:

Emit

POSTDATA:

Emit

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Acapulco Bay

The Irish Sun:

Acapulco Bay