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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1

28th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 188y

Class 4

16:25 Sedgefield

Genealogy

11st 3lb

J: Harry Kimber

T: Faye Bramley

Ex-Irish; didn't need to run up to his best when a narrow winner of a Stratford maiden last month (2m, good to firm; 1-2 shot, first run after wind op); well beaten in decent 1m4f York handicap last week; obvious contender on first try at 2m4f.

4/6

11th

14

(13)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 3f 188y

Class 2

16:10 York

Genealogy

9st 0lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: Faye Bramley

Formerly with Aidan O'Brien and Denis Hogan; well held on the Flat in Ireland this April; had wind surgery after failing to land the odds (bled from nose) in a maiden hurdle in June on debut for Faye Bramley; no mistake at 1-2 in a similar event at Stratford in July, which is far removed from today's task, though, and a big career best is needed on this.

16/1

11

(2)

8th Aug 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

14:45 Ascot

Genealogy

9st 5lb

T: Faye Bramley

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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12th

10

(11)

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Soft

1m 5f 188y

Class 2

15:35 York

Emit

9st 6lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

Close second in 1m7f French Group 2 (on very soft) last October remains his best form; he has a competitive handicap mark, though, as he showed when running on well from off the pace to be fourth of 17 to Opportunity at Royal Ascot (1m4f) last time; Ryan Moore stays on board; Irish St Leger entry with strong claims back up in trip.

7/1

4th

5

(13)

19th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 211y

Class 2

15:40 Ascot

Emit

9st 11lb

J: Ryan Moore

T: Joseph Patrick O’Brien

His 1m2f Group 3 run here (40-1) was the only blip from him last season; close second in 1m7f French Group 2 last October looks his best form but his handicap mark has fallen and plenty of ability remains; the biggest question may be whether this trip is now on the short side.

13/2

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

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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7th

2

(1)

5th Sep 2026

Good

1m 2f 10y

17:30 Navan

Deetee

10st 0lb

J: Leigh Roche

T: Miss Natalia Lupini

Decent level of form in both outings in Curragh 2yo maidens in 2024 would give him a major chance here if returning at the same level following two years off the track (gelded); market should be a good guide to his readiness, but Billy Lee deserts.

6/1

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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2

19th Oct 2026

Good

2m 3f 166y

Class 5

15:00 Plumpton

Expert Analysis

11st 8lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

0-18 under all codes but was placed on all three hurdling starts for this stable in August/September and also ran well when third of four (just behind Golly Gosh) on recent chasing debut at Stratford (2m3f, good to firm; first-time hood); below form the only previous time he wore cheekpieces but still features prominently in calculations.

3/1

3rd

2

5th Oct 2026

Good To Firm

2m 3f 98y

Class 5

16:00 Stratford

Expert Analysis

11st 13lb

J: Luke Scott

T: Jennie Candlish

Ex-Irish maiden; placed on all three hurdling starts for current stable, losing out only by a short head at Sedgefield (2m1f, good) on second occasion; not bred for fences and unraced over this far but could be hard to beat in this modest race if his jumping is adequate; hooded for first time.

5/4

3rd

3

24th Sep 2026

Good

2m 0f 47y

Class 5

14:49 Perth

Expert Analysis

11st 10lb

J: Sean Quinlan

T: Jennie Candlish

0-16 but early days with this yard and he's due a 6lb rise after going down by a short head at Sedgefield ten days ago (2m1f, good); he was clear of the third that day; clear claims.

Evs

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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4

(8)

29th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 6y

Class 6

17:30 Pontefract

Nakatomi

9st 6lb

J: Tom Eaves

T: Alan Brown

Gave impression something was possibly amiss last time; remains a longstanding maiden but his resurgent May efforts (finished third then close second) suggested a belated first win may be near.

8/1

8th

5

(8)

6th Jun 2026

Good

1m 0f 2y

Class 6

17:15 Musselburgh

Nakatomi

9st 3lb

J: Rhys Elliott

T: Alan Brown

Has yet to win a race but he comes here on the back of a good second of eight in 1m handicap at Hamilton; should go well.

4/1

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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12th

12

(5)

18th Oct 2026

Good

1m 3f 150y

16:42 Leopardstown

Sir Jeremy

8st 13lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Noel Meade

Closely matched with some of today's rivals on recent efforts, and ran his usual honest race when third of 17 last week at Naas (2m); that trip appeared to stretch him, and before then over 1m4f he was a closing third behind Handani; Reese Holohan rides again.

7/1

3rd

15

(16)

21st Sep 2026

Good

1m 4f 0y

16:05 Listowel

Sir Jeremy

8st 7lb

J: Reese Holohan

T: Noel Meade

In new blinkers when staying on best at Galway (1m4f, yielding) and stamina appeared stretched by 1m6f when swamped late on at Killarney; tactically versatile and Reese Holohan's claim is well worth having.

10/1

5th

12

(13)

21st Aug 2026

Good

1m 6f 80y

19:20 Killarney

Sir Jeremy

8st 9lb

J: Keithen Kennedy

T: Noel Meade

Did well to gain third win when powering home to get up by a neck at Galway (1m4f, yielding) 20 days ago; up 5lb but this trip could suit on that evidence.

11/1

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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6

4th Oct 2026

Good

2m 1f 14y

Class 2

15:30 Kelso

Ice Jet

10st 2lb

J: Charlie Todd

T: Dan Skelton

Completed a rapid hat-trick in handicap hurdles in May and got off the mark over fences at the third attempt at Uttoxeter (2m, good) recently; 10lb higher against much tougher opposition this afternoon but he made all in fine style last time and this 4yo could continue his rise up the ranks.

2/1

1st

5

15th Sep 2026

Good

1m 7f 214y

Class 4

15:00 Uttoxeter

Ice Jet

11st 1lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Recorded a three-timer over hurdles in May but has been turned over at short odds in first two runs over fences since; did little wrong on either occasion and remains a young chaser with potential; should be hard to beat.

10/11

2nd

3

22nd Aug 2026

Good To Firm

2m 0f 75y

Class 3

15:05 Newton Abbot

Ice Jet

10st 13lb

J: Harry Skelton

T: Dan Skelton

Showed the benefit of wind surgery when winning three hurdle races on the bounce in May and very nearly defied a 4lb lower mark than this at Uttoxeter (2m4f, good) in July on chase debut; latest race was voided well before the finish; strong claims.

11/10

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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9th

4

(5)

10th Sep 2026

Good To Soft

1m 3f 197y

Class 3

17:20 Doncaster

Mocking

9st 7lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Sole win (13 races) was in a soft-ground maiden at Roscommon last October; mixed form in handicaps, respectable fourth of ten at Ballinrobe (9.7f, yielding; stays 1m4f) in June last time but others look more solid.

6/1

4th

3

(3)

22nd Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 1f 163y

18:55 Ballinrobe

Mocking

10st 0lb

J: Ben Coen

T: J P Murtagh

Fair placed form early last season and won at Roscommon in the autumn; two 2026 runs can be upgraded a little, has met trouble in running both times.

6/1

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